diff --git "a/TinyStories_1477.txt" "b/TinyStories_1477.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1477.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +The girl wanted to know what was inside, so she opened the box. To her surprise, she remembered seeing something like this before! + +It was a big dump truck! She had seen the same dump truck in her backyard one time. + +She decided to take the truck out and play with it. She pushed it around the yard and had lots of fun! The girl was so happy she started to sing and smile. + +When it was time to go inside, she put the dump truck back in the box and remembered thinking to herself, “I have to remember this gray steel box, because it has something special inside!†And she did! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Amy. She was playing with her balloon in the park. The balloon was very colourful and attractive. The girl was very happy and she laughed as she played with the balloon. + +Suddenly, Amy saw a man walking in the park. He was waving at her. She smiled and waved back at him. He was a nice man and he had some more balloons in his hand. + +Amy was so excited and she ran up to the man. He gave her the balloons and she thanked him. Amy was so happy to be given the balloons that she waved goodbye to the man. + +She held the balloons tightly in her hand and ran around the park. It was so much fun and she waved the balloons around. The balloons were so attractive that they made Amy even happier. + +Soon it was time to go home, and so Amy waved goodbye to the park and went home. She was still very happy with her attractive balloons. +Once there was a small girl named Jenny. Jenny and her daddy went to a big field. Jenny loved the field because it was filled with flowers, butterflies and incredible plants. + +While they were walking in the field, Jenny asked, “Daddy, what are we here for?†+ +Her daddy replied, “We are here to have a picnic with mummy!†+ +Jenny was very excited and asked, “Where is mummy?†+ +Daddy said, “She is right behind that tree!†+ +As Jenny went to the tree, she saw her mummy smiling and waving at her. She started running to her, but then tripped and started to cry. + +Her mummy quickly scooped her up and hugged her tight. She said, “Let’s share a snack and look at the incredible view around us.†+ +Jenny felt much better and enjoyed the picnic with her loving family. They hugged and kissed each other as they watched the incredible sunset. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous garden. It was full of fun things like flowers, trees and butterflies. Every day, a little girl would go and sit in the garden. She would spend the whole day there, looking at the colourful things around her. + +The girl could stay there for hours without getting bored. She loved to pick the flowers and look for pretty bugs. She even had a swingset in one corner of the garden that she would play on for hours. + +One day, something magical happened in the garden. Out of nowhere, there appeared a big dragon! It was a huge, scary dragon with red wings. The little girl was terrified. + +But then, the dragon opened its mouth and a big surprise came out. It was an enormous rainbow cake! The dragon smiled and shared the cake with the little girl. She was delighted and wanted to sit there forever, eating cake and watching the dragon fly away! +Once upon a time there was a furry fox. He wanted to become bigger and better, so he began to practice every day. He started off small and slow, but his skills began to increase. + +He practiced more and more, and soon he was able to jump higher and faster than ever before. He was so happy that he had made it to the next stage. + +But the brave fox wasn't done yet. He wanted to get bigger and better, so he kept practicing. After a while he became even faster and more nimble than before. He had increased to the highest stage! + +The furry fox was so proud of himself, and he deserved every bit of it. He had worked so hard to get to this point, and he knew he was the best fox ever. He promised himself to keep on practicing and to always increase. +Jim was a grown-up going on a trip on a big ship. The ship went across the big blue sea and the waves were rough. Jim wanted to have fun and play on the ship, but the grown-ups said he needed to stay inside. They told him that the rough waves could prevent him from having fun if he was careless. So Jim stayed inside and was careful. He watched the waves go by and thought they looked fun, but he knew he had to be safe. He listened to the grown-ups, and he was happy to be safe. He had a great trip on the ship! +Henry was three years old and he loved to collect stamps. He had a stamp book that was full of all kinds of stamps. He showed them off to all his friends. + +One day, Henry and his Mom went to the post office. While they were there, Henry saw lots of stamps. He was so excited! He pointed to one stamp and asked "What's that?" His Mom smiled and mentioned the stamp was from France. + +Henry thought about the stamp for the rest of the day. He kept talking about it to his friends and asked them if they collected stamps too. All his friends got really serious when Henry mentioned the stamp from France. They said, "Wow! That is really cool!" + +Henry was very proud of his stamp excitment. He promised to keep collecting stamps and was excited to show them all off to everyone. +One day, two friends, Anna and Junior, were playing in the park. They liked to play tag and hide and seek. Anna was running around and laughing until suddenly, she stopped. She noticed that Junior had taken a small soccer ball out of his pocket and was playing with it in the middle of the park. + +Anna approached Junior and said, “What’s that?†+ +Junior smiled and said, “It’s a player. I found it when I was walking home from school yesterday.†+ +Anna realized that the player was safe for them to use in the park. She said, “Let’s play a game with it! We can make little goals and try to score.†+ +Junior smiled even bigger. “That’s a great idea!†+ +So, Anna and Junior set up two goals and took turns trying to score. They laughed and cheered for each other when either one of them did. It was the most fun game they had ever played. In the end, they both realized that being safe was much more important than playing a game. +One day, a yellow puppy was walking through the forest. He saw a bone and he wanted to take it home. He asked the Bone, "Can I take you home?". + +The Bone replied, “Yes, you can take me home. But first, you must recognize me.†+ +The puppy thought for a while. How could he recognize the Bone? He looked around and he saw a tree with yellow leaves. He thought the Bone looked like a yellow leaf. So he said to the Bone, “You look like a yellow leaf!†+ +The Bone smiled and said, “You recognized me! Now take me home.†+ +So the puppy took the Bone home. He showed it proudly to all his friends. They all thought it was a very special and unique Bone. The puppy was so happy. He was so glad he recognized the Bone. +Once there was a curious 3 year old boy named Tommy. He loved to explore new places and was always looking for something fun to do. One day, Tommy decided he wanted to go to the theater. He asked his mom if he could go, and she said yes. + +So Tommy hopped in his mom's car and they drove to the theater. When they arrived, Tommy was so excited! He couldn't wait to see if it was as exciting as he had imagined. + +They went inside and found their seats, but Tommy was disappointed. The theater was boring and nothing was happening. He wished they had gone to the park instead because he knew he would have much more fun there. + +Suddenly, someone yelled, "Everyone out!" and the theater started to empty. Tommy and his mom had to leave. They drove back home and Tommy was quite sad about not being able to enjoy the theater. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to choose wisely when deciding how to spend your time. Even though it might seem more exciting to do certain activities, always make sure to choose the one that will bring you the most joy and fun. +Once upon a time there was a rich man. His name was Tim. Every day, he would go to work with a happy smile on his face. + +One day, Tim met a pretty girl. Her name was Jill and she had a kind heart. The two of them soon fell in love and decided to marry each other. + +On their wedding day, the sky was a bright blue, the trees were green and the birds were singing happy songs in the air. All of their family and friends gathered to celebrate the special occasion. + +After the celebrations, Tim and Jill went on a long honeymoon. Every day they did something fun together, like walking in the park and taking a nap in the sun! + +At the end of their honeymoon, Tim and Jill returned home as husband and wife. They were so happy together and everyone agreed that they were the perfect match. From that day onwards, they lived a very happy and rich life together. +Once upon a time, there was a family who were very happy. They had a mommy and a daddy and two kids. + +One day, the mommy was very sad. She was wearing her nicest jewelry, and she was holding a box in her hand. + +The children asked her why she was sad. She said, "I'm sorry, I made a mistake. I was not supporting my family the way I should." + +The children hugged her and said, "That's okay! We still love you!" + +The mommy hugged them tightly and said, "Thank you for your love. Together we can make changes and support each other." + +The family hugged and laughed together. They knew that if they supported each other, everything would be alright. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very eager to play outside with his friends. He put on his warm coat and went out to play. + +While they were playing, Tim saw a big ball. He wanted to throw it to his friends. But, another boy named Jack wanted to throw the ball too. Tim and Jack both tried to grab the ball at the same time. + +They both pulled on the ball, but neither Tim nor Jack could get it. They started to argue. Then, Tim had an idea. He said, "Let's take turns to throw the ball." Jack agreed, and they both played happily together. +One day, a gray cat named Kitty went outside to play. Kitty liked to jump and run in the grass. While playing, Kitty saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. Kitty used her sharp claws to climb up the tree. At the top, she felt very happy. + +But, oh no! Kitty saw a bird with a hurt wing. The bird had a bandage on its wing and could not fly. Kitty wanted to help the bird. She thought about how to raise the bird up in the tree so it would be safe. + +Kitty had an idea! She asked her friend, Doggy, to help. Doggy was very strong. Doggy used his nose to push the bird up the tree. Kitty and Doggy worked together to raise the bird higher and higher. At last, the bird was safe in the tree. + +Kitty and Doggy were proud of their work. They knew they had done a good thing. The bird thanked Kitty and Doggy for helping. Now, the bird could rest and get better in the tree. Kitty and Doggy went home, happy to have been good friends to the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who was the king of the jungle. He was not nice, and he liked to keep other animals in a jail. The animals were sad and wanted to be free. + +One day, a brave little mouse came up to the lion and said, "Please, Mr. Lion, let my friends go. They do not like the jail. They want to play and have fun." The lion laughed and said, "No, I will not let them go. They are mine to keep." + +The little mouse was sad, but she had an idea. She found a big, dead tree and pushed it onto the lion's tail. The lion roared in pain and ran away. The little mouse opened the jail and let all the animals out. They were so happy to be free, and they thanked the little mouse. From that day on, the animals played and had fun together, and there was no more jail in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Tom. Tom lived in a big house with a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play with Tom all day long. + +One day, Tom found a trap in the yard. He did not know what it was. He went to Sue and said, "Sue, what is this?" Sue looked at the trap and said, "Oh no, Tom! That is a trap. We need to send it away." + +So, Sue and Tom sent the trap away to a far place. They played all day long, happy that the trap was gone. Tom was safe and they lived happily ever after. +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They were going to have a picnic. Lily's mom brought a big basket with delicious treats inside. Lily was so excited to eat them. + +Lily saw a squirrel running around the park. "Mom, can I give the squirrel a treat?" she asked. Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, but first we have to measure how much we give it." Lily's mom took a small cup and filled it with some nuts. She gave the cup to Lily and said, "This is the right amount for the squirrel." + +Lily walked slowly, trying not to scare the squirrel. When she got close, she put the cup down and the squirrel came to eat the nuts. The squirrel was very happy with the delicious treat. Lily felt so proud that she could help the squirrel. She ran back to her mom and they enjoyed their picnic together. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Toby. Toby loved to go fast and play with his friends. One day, Toby went to the park to play with his friend, Sally the bicycle. + +While they were playing, Toby found a big tire on the ground. He rolled the tire around and had lots of fun. Sally watched and laughed as Toby played with the tire. + +After playing with the tire, Toby and Sally were very hungry. They found some fruit on a tree. Toby tried a fruit that was sour. He made a funny face because the sour taste made his mouth feel funny. They both laughed and enjoyed the yummy fruit. Then they went home, happy and tired from their fun day at the park. +One day, a tired cat named Tom went for a walk. He saw a hedge that was very big. Behind the hedge, he heard a voice. It was a little bird named Sally. + +"Hi, Tom," said Sally. "Can you help me? I need to supply food to my friends." + +Tom said, "Yes, I can help you." So, they looked for food together. They found berries and worms for Sally's friends. + +After they were done, Tom and Sally went back to the hedge. Sally's friends were happy with the food. They all ate together and had fun. Tom felt good for helping his friend Sally. +Once upon a time, there was a team of animals who lived in a big forest. The team had a big bear, a small rabbit, and a fast fox. They all had a very important job. Their job was to clean the forest and make it nice for everyone. + +One day, while they were cleaning, the rabbit heard a loud noise. "What was that?" asked the rabbit, looking scared. The bear and the fox stopped cleaning and listened too. "I don't know," said the bear. "Let's go see!" + +The team went to find the noise. They found a little bird crying by a tree. "Why are you crying?" asked the fox. The bird said, "I'm scared! I can't find my mom!" The team felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. "Don't worry," said the rabbit. "We will help you find your mom." + +So, the team and the little bird looked all over the forest. They asked other animals if they had seen the bird's mom. Finally, they found her by a big lake. The little bird was so happy! The team was happy too because they could go back to cleaning the forest. They all worked together and made the forest nice and clean again. The little bird thanked the team and said, "You are the best team in the whole forest!" +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her dog, Spot. One sunny day, Lily and Spot went outside to play in the park. + +While they were playing, Lily saw a small figure near a big tree. She walked closer and saw that it was a tiny kitten. The kitten was scared and alone. Lily wanted to help the kitten and make it feel better. + +Lily tried to pick up the kitten, but she stumbled and fell. Spot came to help her up, and together they brought the kitten home. Lily's mom and dad were happy to see the new friend. They all took care of the kitten, and it became a part of their family. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a gifted girl named Lucy. She was very good at helping people. One day, she saw a cat stuck in a tree. Lucy helped the cat and it was very happy. + +Lucy liked to serve food to her friends. She made yummy sandwiches and shared them with everyone. Her friends loved her food and always said thank you. They were happy to have a friend like Lucy. + +One day, Lucy found a shiny coin on the ground. She knew it was a special reward for being so helpful. Lucy was very happy and used the coin to buy more food to serve her friends. Everyone lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat and a little dog. They lived in a pretty house. The cat and dog would often quarrel about who got the best spot under the big tree in the yard. The cat liked to sleep there, and the dog liked to dig holes there. + +One sunny day, the cat and dog smelled something very tasty. They stopped their quarrel and followed the smell. They found a big picnic with lots of tasty food. The cat and dog looked at each other, and they decided to share the food. + +They ate the tasty food under the tree, and they were very happy. They did not quarrel anymore. The cat and dog became the best of friends. From that day on, they always shared the best spot under the big tree. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to the park. She saw a red berry on the ground. It was wet from the rain. Sue picked up the berry and showed it to her friend, Tom. + +Tom looked at the berry and said, "That berry is very wet." Sue replied, "Yes, it is. Let's find more wet berries." So, they started to look for more wet berries in the park. + +They found many wet berries under a big tree. Sue and Tom picked them up and put them in a basket. They were happy with their wet berries. At the end of the day, they went home and showed their mom and dad the wet berries they found. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary little town, there was a boy named Tom. Tom liked to point at things he saw. One day, Tom went for a walk in the park. He saw a big tree and pointed at it. He saw a dog and pointed at it too. + +As Tom walked, he felt cold. He saw a big coat on a bench. Tom pointed at the coat and thought it would make him warm. He put on the big coat and felt warm again. Tom was happy with the coat. + +But then, a big man came up to Tom. The big man was angry. He said, "That is my coat!" Tom felt scared. The big man took the coat away from Tom. Tom was cold again and sad. He went home and told his mom about the big man and the coat. His mom hugged him, but Tom still felt cold and sad. +One day, a big bull was in a field. He was very strong and sometimes hurt other animals. The other animals did not like the bull because he was not nice to them. They all felt sad and scared. + +A small bird saw this and wanted to help. She went to the bull and tried to explain. "You should not hurt others," said the little bird. "You should be nice and play with them." The bull did not listen and kept being mean. + +The bird did not give up. She kept talking to the bull and tried to explain again. One day, the bull listened and understood. He stopped hurting the other animals and started to play with them. The animals were happy and the bull learned that being nice is better than being hurtful. +One day, a funny dog named Max found a label. The label was on a big box in the yard. Max wanted to act like a person and show his friends the label. + +Max put on a hat and held the label in his mouth. He walked on two legs to show his friends, the cat and the bird. They laughed and clapped at Max's act. + +The cat and the bird wanted to act funny too. The cat wore a bow tie and the bird wore glasses. They all took turns showing their funny acts with the label. They had a great day and lots of fun. +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to play with his toy gun. He liked to shoot it in the air and pretend he was a hero. He had a friend named Sam who liked to play with him. They would run and laugh together. + +Tim and Sam found a big tree with a small branch. "Look! I can shoot that branch!" said Tim. He aimed his toy gun and said, "Bang!" The branch fell down, and it was only an inch long. They thought it was funny and laughed. + +But then, a wise old bird in the tree spoke to them. "You are foolish to shoot the branch," said the bird. "Now, it cannot grow big and strong." Tim and Sam felt sad. They learned that it is not good to hurt things for fun. From that day on, they played more carefully and became better friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was a sweet daughter who loved to play outside. One day, the sun was shining and it was very hot. Amy wanted to play with her toys, but she needed to find a comfortable spot in the shade. + +Amy found a big tree with lots of shade. She put her toys under the tree and started to play. She had a toy ice cream cone that she pretended to eat. But because it was so hot, the pretend ice cream started to melt. Amy laughed as she watched the ice cream get smaller and smaller. + +Amy's mom saw her daughter playing and decided to join her. They played together under the tree until the sun went down. They felt comfortable and happy in the shade. When it was time to go inside, Amy said goodbye to the melted ice cream and went home with her mom. They had a fun day together, and Amy couldn't wait to play outside again. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful flag. The flag was red, blue, and green. It lived on a big hill. Every day, the wind made the flag dance in the sky. + +One day, a little boy saw the flag. He wanted to play with it. So, he went up the hill. The boy and the flag played all day. They had so much fun. + +At the end of the day, the sun went down. The boy and the flag were tired. The boy went home to his mom and dad. The colorful flag kept dancing on the hill. They were happy. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a shiny marble. It was very pretty. Tim liked it very much. He wanted to show his friend, Sue. So, Tim went to Sue's house. + +"Look at my marble, Sue!" Tim said. "It is so pretty!" Sue looked at the marble and she liked it too. But then, the marble vanished. Tim and Sue were sad. They didn't know where the marble went. + +Tim and Sue were hungry. They went to the kitchen to eat. They found the marble in a bowl of fruit. They were happy to find the marble. They learned that they should not be sad when something is lost. They should look for it and maybe they will find it. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Tom. Tom lived near a big museum. One day, Tom saw a small mouse named Jerry. Jerry was very fast and liked to play. + +Tom said, "Let's play, Jerry!" Jerry replied, "Okay, but you must catch me first!" Tom tried to catch Jerry, but he was too lazy to run fast. Jerry ran into the museum and Tom followed him. + +Inside the museum, Tom leaned on a big statue to rest. The statue began to shake and almost fell. Jerry helped Tom to hold the statue. They both learned that being lazy can cause problems. From that day on, Tom and Jerry became friends and played together. They also learned to help each other when needed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress. Lily was very adventurous. She loved to play outside and explore. + +One day, Lily saw a big bird. The bird could fly. Lily wanted to fly too. She put on her pretty dress and started to run. She ran as fast as she could. She jumped and tried to fly like the bird. But she could not fly. + +Lily was sad. But her mommy told her that it was okay. She said, "You can't fly, but you can still be adventurous in your pretty dress." Lily smiled and went outside to play. She knew she could still have fun, even if she couldn't fly. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a pink train. The train was very pretty and loved by all the kids. Every day, the train would go around the town, taking people from one place to another. + +One sunny day, a little boy named Timmy went to the train station with his mom. He saw the pink train and was very excited. He said to his mom, "Mom, can we please ride the pink train today?" His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy. Let's request the tickets." + +They went to the ticket booth and requested two tickets for the pink train. The man at the booth gave them the tickets and said, "Have a great time!" Timmy and his mom thanked the man and went to wait for the train. + +When the pink train arrived, Timmy and his mom got on and found a nice seat by the window. They waved to the people outside as the train started to move. They had a fun and exciting ride on the pink train, and Timmy couldn't wait to tell his friends about it. +Once upon a time, there was a big jug. This jug was not like the others. It was original. It had a face and could talk. The jug lived in a small house with a boy named Tim. + +One day, Tim wanted to put juice in the jug. But the jug did not want juice. The jug wanted water. Tim did not mind. He put water in the jug. But then, the jug wanted more water. Tim was not happy. + +Tim and the jug talked. Tim said, "We need to share. I will put juice in you sometimes and water in you sometimes. Is that okay?" The jug thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, I will mind." From that day on, Tim and the jug were happy and shared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom, dad, and her cat, Fluffy. Lily loved to play outside in the sun. She liked to look at the clear blue sky and watch the birds fly. + +One day, Lily saw a big box in her yard. She was very excited and wanted to know what was inside. Her mom told her to be careful and not to open it. Lily's mom said, "Lily, you must wait until your dad comes home to open the box. It might not be safe." Lily was sad, but she listened to her mom. + +Lily waited and waited for her dad to come home. When he finally came home, they all went outside to open the box together. Lily's dad used a big key to open the box. Inside, they found a beautiful toy castle! Lily was so happy and excited. She played with her new toy all day long. And from that day on, Lily always remembered to listen to her mom and dad and to keep the castle door close when she was done playing. +Once upon a time, there was a big desk. On the desk, there was a little cat. The cat liked to sleep on the desk all day. One day, the cat woke up and let out a big yawn. The cat was very tired but saw a little mouse near the desk. + +The mouse said, "Hi, cat! Do you want to play with me?" The cat yawned again and said, "No, I am too sleepy. Maybe later, little mouse." + +The mouse was sad but went to play by itself. The cat watched the mouse play and felt a little less sleepy. The cat yawned one more time, then jumped off the desk to play with the mouse. + +Together, they played and had lots of fun. The cat and the mouse became good friends, and they played together every day. And when they were done playing, the cat would yawn and go back to sleep on the big desk. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a very careless boy. He did not like to clean up his toys. His room was full of waste. His mom always told him to put his toys away, but Tim never listened. + +One day, Tim's mom asked him, "Why don't you clean up your room?" Tim did not answer. He just kept playing with his toys. His mom was sad because Tim did not listen to her. + +The next day, Tim could not find his favorite toy car. He looked and looked, but it was lost in the waste. Tim started to cry. His mom said, "If you clean up your room, you will find your toy car." Tim listened to his mom and cleaned up his room. He found his toy car and was very happy. From that day on, Tim was not careless anymore. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a popular toy shop. The shop had many toys on display. All the kids loved to go there and look at the toys. + +One day, a little boy named Timmy went to the shop. He saw a toy car that he really liked. But the car needed a battery to make it go. Timmy asked his mom if he could buy the car and a battery. + +His mom said yes, and they bought the car and the battery. Timmy was so happy. He played with the car all day and showed it to his friends. The toy car became very popular in the town, and all the kids wanted one just like Timmy's. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big cauliflower in her garden. Lily wanted to give the cauliflower to her friend, Tom. + +But it was difficult for Lily to pick the cauliflower. She tried and tried, but it was too big for her. So, Lily asked her mom for help. Her mom came and picked the cauliflower for her. + +Lily was happy now. She took the cauliflower to Tom's house. Tom was very happy to see the cauliflower. He said, "Thank you, Lily!" They both ate the cauliflower together and had a fun day. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He was ready to play with his friends. He saw a big tree and thought it was a good place to hide. Tim ran to the tree and started to count. + +While he was counting, he saw a small lizard on the ground. The lizard was green and had a long tail. Tim liked the lizard and wanted to play with it. He tried to catch the lizard, but it was too fast. The lizard ran away and hid under a rock. + +Tim was sad, but he remembered he was playing hide and seek. He finished counting and went to find his friends. Tim found all his friends, but he couldn't stop thinking about the lizard. At the end of the game, Tim went back to the big tree. He saw the lizard again! This time, the lizard was ready to play. Tim and the lizard played together all day at the park. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a wise old owl named Ollie. He was very smart and knew many things. Ollie loved to help his friends. + +One day, a little rabbit named Remy came to Ollie. Remy wanted to drive a car, but he did not have a license. He asked Ollie, "What should I do to get a license?" Ollie thought for a moment and said, "I recommend you go to the town and ask the people there. They will help you." + +So, Remy went to the town and asked the people how to get a license. They told him he needed to learn how to drive and be safe. Remy listened and learned. Soon, he got his license and was able to drive a car. + +Remy was very happy and thanked Ollie for his wise advice. Ollie smiled and said, "You're welcome, Remy. Always remember to be safe when you drive." And from that day on, Remy always drove carefully and happily in his little car. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Mia. She loved to draw and write on her blackboard. One day, she saw a pretty flower start to bloom in her garden. + +Mia ran to her blackboard and drew the pretty flower. She showed her drawing to her mom. "Look, mom! I drew the flower that bloomed in our garden!" Mia said with a big smile. + +Her mom looked at the drawing and said, "Wow, Mia! You are so clever! You drew the flower just like it is in the garden. Let's go outside and watch more flowers bloom together." And they did, happily watching the flowers bloom in their garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to look at the distant hills. One day, she saw something shine far away. "What is that?" she asked her mom. + +Her mom said, "That is a cactus, Mia. It shines when the sun is on it. Let's go see it tomorrow." Mia was very excited to see the shiny cactus. + +The next day, Mia and her mom went to the distant hills. They saw the cactus and it was so shiny! Mia said, "Wow, it's so pretty!" Then, they went back home, happy to have seen the shiny cactus. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. Sue loved to ride her bike. She would ride it every day. She was very popular with her friends because she was kind and shared her toys. + +One day, Sue's mom gave her a pretty apron. The apron was blue and had many pockets. Sue liked to wear the apron when she helped her mom cook. She felt like a big girl when she wore it. + +One sunny day, Sue had an idea. She put on her apron and went for a ride on her bike. She filled the apron pockets with toys and snacks. She rode her bike to the park and shared everything with her friends. They all had a fun day, and Sue was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a red plastic toy car that he loved to play with. He would drive it all around his house, making fun "vroom vroom" sounds. + +One day, Tim could not find his plastic toy car. He looked under the bed, behind the couch, and even in the kitchen. Tim was sad because he thought he had lost his favorite toy. His mom helped him look for the car, but it was still missing. + +Then, Tim's mom found the car on the stairs. She told Tim that it was dangerous to leave toys on the stairs because someone could step on it and fall. Tim was happy to have his car back and promised to be more careful with his toys. From that day on, Tim always put his toys away when he was done playing, so he would not lose them or make a dangerous mess. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a big smile on her face every day. Lucy loved to play with her toy car. She would make a loop with her toy car on the floor. Lucy's toy car would go round and round in the loop. + +One day, Lucy went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a boy named Tim who was being rude. He was not sharing his toys with the other kids. Lucy walked up to him with her big smile and asked if he wanted to play with her toy car. + +Tim looked at Lucy's smile and felt happy. He said yes and they played together. They made a big loop on the ground with the toy car. Soon, Tim learned to share and was not rude anymore. All the kids in the park played together, making loops and smiling. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was very hungry. His mom said, "Let's go to the airport and eat there!" Tim was excited because he loved the airport. + +At the airport, Tim saw a big plane. He said, "Wow, look at that!" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's very big!" They went to a small place to eat. Tim had a hot dog and his mom had a sandwich. + +While they were eating, Tim saw a man cooking food. The man was not careful and the food started to burn. Tim's mom said, "Oh no, the food is burning!" The man quickly put out the fire and said, "I'm sorry, I will be more careful." Tim and his mom finished their food and went home, happy and not hungry anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a lamp in his room. The lamp was very pretty and would light up when it was dark. Tim liked his lamp a lot. + +One day, Tim's mom made a spicy dinner. Tim didn't like spicy food, but he wanted to be a big boy and eat it. So, he sat at the table and tried to eat the spicy food. It was hard for him, but he kept trying. + +That night, Tim went to his room and saw his pretty lamp. He decided to pray to make the spicy food go away. He closed his eyes and said, "Please make spicy food go away." The next day, his mom made dinner without spicy food. Tim was happy and thanked his lamp. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy duck. The duck lived on a farm with many other animals. Every day, the duck would play with his friends. They would run, jump, and swim in the pond. + +One sunny day, the clumsy duck was playing near the pond. He saw a big frog sitting on a rock. The frog would blink his big eyes and make a loud sound. The duck thought it was funny, so he tried to blink his eyes too. But he was so clumsy that he fell into the pond with a big splash! + +All the other animals laughed at the clumsy duck. The duck felt sad, but he did not give up. He kept trying to blink his eyes like the frog. After many tries, the duck finally learned how to blink his eyes. The animals clapped and cheered for the duck. From that day on, the clumsy duck was very happy, and he loved to blink his eyes and play with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big hotel. It was a brilliant place where many people came to stay. In this hotel, there were two friends, a cat and a dog, who lived together. + +One day, the cat and the dog wanted to play a game. The cat wanted to play hide and seek, but the dog wanted to play catch. They could not decide which game to play, so they began to disagree. + +The cat and the dog talked to each other and decided to take turns. First, they played hide and seek, and then they played catch. In the end, both friends were happy, and they had a fun day at the brilliant hotel. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She had a pretty purse that she liked very much. The purse was pink and had a big, happy smile on it. Sue took her purse with her everywhere she went. + +One day, Sue went to the store with her mom. In the store, Sue saw a nice toy she wanted. But Sue had no money to buy the toy. Her mom said, "You can sell your purse to get money for the toy." Sue thought about it and decided to sell her purse. + +Sue and her mom went to a place where people sold things. Sue put her purse on a table and waited. A mild lady came by and saw Sue's purse. She liked the purse and gave Sue money for it. Sue was happy because now she could buy the toy. Sue learned that sometimes, we have to let go of things we like to get something we want even more. +Once upon a time, in a big tree, there was a little squirrel. The squirrel liked to own many nuts. He would find nuts on the ground and take them to his home in the tree. He was a very persistent squirrel, always looking for more nuts to add to his collection. + +One day, the squirrel saw a big nut on the ground. He was so excited! He picked up the nut and started to carry it back to his tree. But the nut was very heavy, and the squirrel got tired. He did not give up. He was a persistent squirrel, and he wanted to own this big nut. + +The little squirrel tried and tried, and finally, he got the big nut to his tree. He was so happy to add it to his collection. Now, he owned many nuts, and he was a very proud and persistent squirrel. And all the other animals in the forest knew that this little squirrel was the best at finding and owning nuts. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little bird named Tim. Tim loved to sing. One day, he heard that there was a big theater in the town. Tim wanted to sing at the theater, so he went there. + +When he got to the theater, he met a big, wise owl named Mr. Hoot. Mr. Hoot was the boss of the theater. Tim said, "Mr. Hoot, can I sing here, please?" Mr. Hoot looked at Tim and said, "Yes, but you must not be nosy. You must listen and learn from others." + +Tim was so happy. He sang in the theater and listened to Mr. Hoot's advice. He learned from the other animals who also sang and danced there. Tim became a better singer and made many friends. + +One day, a new bird came to the theater. She was very nosy and did not listen to Mr. Hoot. She did not make friends and soon left the theater. Tim felt sad for her. + +From that day, Tim knew that being nosy was not good. He continued to listen and learn from others. He became the best singer in the town and everyone loved him. And they all lived happily ever after. The moral of the story is to listen and learn from others, and not to be nosy. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man. He loved to go for walks in the park. One sunny day, he went to the park and saw a big stone. The bald man thought the stone looked sad. + +"Hello, stone," said the bald man. "Why are you sad?" The stone said, "I am sad because I am all alone. No one wants to play with me because I am just a stone." + +The bald man felt bad for the stone. He decided to stay and play with the stone. They played games and had fun. The stone was not sad anymore. They became good friends. + +The moral of the story is that everyone needs a friend, even a stone. It is important to be kind and make friends with those who are lonely. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a nice cop. The cop liked to help people and make them happy. He had a big hat and a shiny badge. + +One day, the cop heard a loud noise. He went to see what it was. He saw a cat stuck in a tree. The cat was scared and wanted to get down. The nice cop knew he had to help. + +The cop found a long stick and used it to help the cat down. The cat was very happy and thanked the cop. The people in the town were happy too. They all said, "Thank you, nice cop!" The cop smiled and went back to his work, knowing he had done a good job. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a shy boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his toy arrow. He would run and jump with his arrow all day long. + +One day, Tim was playing with his arrow near the big tree. He was having so much fun. But then, he accidentally dropped his arrow. It fell into a hole under the tree. Tim was very sad. + +Tim's friend, Sally, came to help him. They both looked into the hole and saw the arrow. Sally was brave and reached into the hole to get the arrow. She gave it back to Tim, and they both smiled. From that day on, Tim and Sally played together with the arrow and became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful dog named Spot. Spot loved to balance on things. He would balance on chairs, tables, and even on his toys. One day, Spot found a big red sweater. He thought it was the perfect thing to balance on. + +Spot tried to balance on the sweater, but it was too soft. He fell off and the sweater got dirty. Spot was sad. He knew his friend, the little girl, loved the sweater very much. He had to find a way to fix it. + +Spot remembered that his friend's mom would wash things to make them clean. He carried the sweater to a big tub of water. He put the sweater in the water and moved it around. Then, he hung it up to dry. The little girl saw the clean sweater and was so happy. She hugged Spot and they played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a big rug in a small room. The rug was very pretty and soft. A little boy named Timmy liked to play on the rug with his toys. One day, Timmy's mom told him that she would introduce him to a new friend. + +The next day, Timmy met his new friend, a little girl named Sally. Sally didn't know about the rug, so she was ignorant about how fun it was to play on it. Timmy wanted to show Sally the rug, and he was sure she would love it too. + +Timmy took Sally to the small room with the big rug. When they got there, the rug was rolled up and put away. Timmy and Sally looked at each other, sad that they couldn't play on the rug. But then, Timmy's mom came in and unrolled the rug for them. Timmy and Sally were very happy and played on the rug all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a tidy garden. In the garden, there was a big broccoli plant. A little girl named Lily and her cat, Mittens, loved to play near the broccoli. + +One hot day, Lily and Mittens were feeling thirsty. They saw a spray bottle near the garden. Lily had an idea. She said to Mittens, "Let's spray water on the broccoli and drink some too!" Mittens meowed happily in agreement. + +Lily picked up the spray bottle and sprayed water on the big broccoli. The water drops looked like tiny jewels. Mittens drank some water from the spray bottle too. They laughed and played in the tidy garden, feeling happy and refreshed. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. Sue had a pretty pale skirt that she loved to wear. One day, Sue saw her mom work very hard in the garden. Sue wanted to help her mom, so she put on her pale skirt and went outside. + +Sue worked hard with her mom in the garden. They dug in the dirt and planted seeds. Sue's pale skirt got dirty, but she did not care. She was happy to help her mom and see the plants grow. + +After a long day of work, Sue and her mom went inside to rest. Sue's mom was very proud of her. She told Sue that working hard and helping others is important. Sue learned that it is good to work hard, even if her pale skirt got dirty. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to count. He would count everything. One, two, three, he counted all day long. + +One day, Tim got a new bathrobe. It was blue and soft. Tim was very happy. He put on the bathrobe and danced around the house. + +Tim wanted to be successful at counting. He practiced counting the buttons on his bathrobe. One, two, three, four, five. Tim was so good at counting, he felt very successful. The end. +Lily and Max are best friends. They like to play pretend. Today, they are superheroes. Lily has a red cape and a mask. Max has a blue cape and a mask. They have costumes. + +They run around the yard and make noises. They pretend to fly and save people. They are very brave and strong. They have fun. + +But then, they see a big dog. The dog is barking and running. The dog is not friendly. The dog is scary. Lily and Max are afraid. + +"Help!" Lily cries. "The dog is coming!" + +"Don't worry!" Max says. "I will protect you!" + +Max stands in front of Lily. He puts his arms out. He tries to look big and fierce. He shouts at the dog. "Go away! You are not welcome here! We are superheroes!" + +The dog stops. The dog looks at Max. The dog is confused. The dog is not used to seeing superheroes. The dog thinks Max is funny. The dog wags its tail. The dog is not scary anymore. The dog is friendly. + +Lily and Max are surprised. They smile. They pet the dog. The dog licks them. They make a new friend. They are happy. + +They are lucky. They have costumes. They have each other. They are superheroes. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to explore. One day, they found a new trail in the woods behind their house. They wanted to see where it went. + +"Let's take our backpacks and some snacks," Lily said. "Maybe we will find something fun." + +"OK," Max agreed. "But we have to be careful. The trail looks delicate. We don't want to break it or get lost." + +They put on their backpacks and followed the trail. They saw many things: trees, flowers, birds, bugs, and rocks. They stopped to look at them and share their snacks. + +They walked for a long time, until they came to a big pond. The pond was shiny and clear. They saw fish and frogs and ducks in the water. + +"Wow, this is beautiful," Lily said. "Can we go closer?" + +"Sure, but be gentle," Max said. "We don't want to scare the animals or make the water dirty." + +They walked to the edge of the pond and sat down. They watched the animals and listened to their sounds. They felt happy and peaceful. + +They decided to stay there for a while, and then go back the same way they came. They knew their mom and dad would be waiting for them at home. They were proud of their adventure. They had found a new trail and a new friend: the pond. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with crayons and paper. They make pictures of animals and flowers and cars. Lily has a red crayon and Ben has a blue crayon. They share their crayons and paper. + +One day, Lily's mom says, "Lily, it's time to go home. Say bye to Ben and his mom." Lily does not want to go home. She wants to play more with Ben and his crayons. She says, "No, mom. I want to stay." + +Ben's mom says, "Lily, you can come back another day. Ben will keep your red crayon for you. You can use it again when you come back." Lily likes her red crayon. She does not want to leave it. She says, "No, mom. I want my red crayon." + +Lily's mom says, "Lily, you have to go home now. You have to be a good girl and listen to your mom. You can take your red crayon with you, but you have to give Ben back his blue crayon. He needs it for his pictures." Lily does not want to give Ben back his blue crayon. She likes his blue crayon too. She says, "No, mom. I want both crayons." + +Ben sees that Lily is sad and angry. He wants to be a good friend. He says, "Lily, you can have my blue crayon. I have another one at home. You can keep it and make more pictures with it. I will miss you, but I will see you soon." Lily smiles and hugs Ben. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I will miss you too, but I will see you soon." + +Lily and Ben say bye to each other and their moms. Lily takes her red crayon and Ben's blue crayon with her. She goes home with her mom. She is happy. She has two crayons and a good friend. +Lila and Ben are friends who like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. Some cars are fast, some are loud, some are shiny. Lila and Ben pretend they are drivers and go on adventures. + +One day, they find a new car in the toy box. It is big and white and has a long dress on the back. Lila says, "This is a special car. It is for a wealthy bride who goes to her dance. She is very happy and pretty." + +Ben says, "Can I play with it too? I want to see how it moves." + +Lila says, "Okay, but be careful. It is not like the other cars. It has a button that makes it reverse. That means it goes backwards, not forwards. You have to press it when you want to change direction." + +Ben takes the car and tries it. He likes the button. He presses it and makes the car go forward and backward, forward and backward. He says, "This is fun! Look, I can make it dance too!" + +Lila watches him and laughs. She says, "You are silly, Ben. That is not how you dance. You have to move your feet and your arms, not just the car." + +Ben says, "But I like this dance. It is different and fun. Do you want to try it?" + +Lila says, "Okay, why not? Let me have the car." + +They take turns playing with the car and making it dance. They have a lot of fun and laugh a lot. They forget about the other cars and the toy box. They are happy with their new car and their new dance. +Lily liked to play with her toys in the bathtub. She had a duck, a boat, a fish and a frog. She made them swim and splash and talk to each other. She was careful not to let the water go out of the tub. + +One day, she saw a spider on the wall. She did not like spiders. She was scared. She screamed and pointed at the spider. "Mommy, mommy, spider!" she cried. + +Mommy came running to the bathroom. She saw the spider and Lily. She was not scared. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's just a little spider. It won't hurt you. It's more scared of you than you are of it." + +She took a cup and put it over the spider. She slid a paper under the cup and lifted it up. She had the spider in the cup. She said, "Look, Lily. I saved the spider. Now we can take it outside and let it go." + +Lily looked at the cup and the spider. She was still scared, but she was also curious. She said, "Can I see it, mommy?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, but be careful. Don't touch it or shake it. It might bite or run away." + +Mommy showed Lily the spider in the cup. Lily saw its eight legs and two eyes. She saw its hairy body and its fangs. She said, "It's ugly, mommy." + +Mommy said, "Maybe, but it's also amazing. It can make webs and catch flies. It can climb and jump. It's a part of nature, just like you and me." + +Lily said, "Oh. I guess so. But I still don't like it." + +Mommy said, "That's okay. You don't have to like it. But you can respect it and let it live. Come on, let's take it outside and say goodbye." + +Mommy and Lily went outside and put the cup on the ground. They lifted the paper and let the spider go. It ran away into the grass. Lily said, "Bye, spider. Be careful." + +Mommy said, "Good job, Lily. You were brave and kind. Now let's go back to the bathtub and finish your bath." + +Lily said, "Okay, mommy. Can I play with my toys some more?" + +Mommy said, "Of course, sweetie. But be careful not to let the water go out of the tub." + +Lily said, "I will, mommy. I love you." + +Mommy said, "I love you too, Lily." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. They laughed and had fun. + +But then the sky became dark and loud. Lily and Ben heard big noises and saw flashes of light. They were scared. They wanted to go home. + +"Mommy! Mommy!" they cried. They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. She hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. It's just a storm. It will go away soon." + +She took them to the car and drove them home. On the way, she told them a story. She said, "Do you remember when we went to the beach last summer? We had a lot of fun in the water and the sand. But one day, there was a storm too. We had to go inside and wait for it to stop. But then, the sun came out again and made everything bright and dry. We went back to the beach and played some more. Do you remember?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They remembered. They felt better. They liked their mom's story. They hoped the sun would come out again soon. They wanted to play in the park again. They loved their ball. +Lily and Max are playing with their toys. They have many toys of different colors and shapes. Lily likes to sort her toys by color. She puts all the yellow toys in one pile, all the blue toys in another pile, and so on. Max likes to sort his toys by shape. He puts all the round toys in one pile, all the square toys in another pile, and so on. + +They are having fun sorting their toys, but then they see a toy they both want. It is a yellow buckle. It is round and shiny and makes a click sound when you open and close it. Lily says, "I want the yellow buckle. It is yellow like my pile." Max says, "I want the yellow buckle. It is round like my pile." They both reach for the yellow buckle and pull on it. + +The yellow buckle breaks in two. Lily and Max are sad and angry. They start to cry and shout at each other. "You broke the yellow buckle!" "No, you broke the yellow buckle!" They are not friends anymore. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken yellow buckle and the crying children. She says, "What happened here? Why are you fighting over a toy?" Lily and Max tell her their story. Mom says, "I'm sorry the yellow buckle broke, but it is not worth losing a friend over. You both like the yellow buckle, so you can share it. You can take turns playing with it, or you can play with it together. You can also sort it by both color and shape. It is yellow and round, so it belongs to both your piles. Can you say sorry to each other and be friends again?" + +Lily and Max look at each other and feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Lily." "Sorry, Max." They hug and smile. They decide to share the yellow buckle and play with it together. They also decide to mix their piles and sort their toys by both color and shape. They have more fun that way. Mom is happy to see them happy. She says, "That's better. I'm proud of you for being kind and sharing. Now, let's fix the yellow buckle and see if it still clicks." +Lily and Sam were playing in the park. They had a hoop that they could roll on the grass. Lily liked to make the hoop go fast and far. Sam liked to catch the hoop and roll it back. + +"Can I join you?" a voice asked. Lily and Sam looked up and saw Ben. Ben was a new boy who lived near the park. He had a big smile and a red hat. + +"Sure, you can join us!" Lily said. "We are playing with the hoop. Do you want to try?" + +Ben nodded and took the hoop from Sam. He tried to roll it, but it was hard. The hoop fell down and did not go far. + +"Oops, sorry!" Ben said. "This is hard. How do you do it?" + +Lily and Sam showed Ben how to hold the hoop and push it with his hand. They helped him practice until he could roll the hoop better. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Ben said. "Thank you for letting me join you!" + +Lily and Sam smiled. They were happy to have a new friend. They played with the hoop until it was time to go home. They said goodbye to Ben and told him to come back tomorrow. They hoped he would join them again. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they make a big mess. Mom says they have to clean their room before they can go outside. + +One day, Tom and Lily are playing with their cars and dolls. They have fun making loud noises and pretending to be drivers and passengers. But they also throw their toys everywhere. Their room looks like a jungle. + +Mom comes and sees the mess. She is not happy. She says, "Tom and Lily, you have to clean your room now. Look at all these toys. And your pants are dirty too. You need to put them in the laundry basket. If you don't clean your room, you can't go outside." + +Tom and Lily don't want to clean their room. They want to keep playing. They say, "But Mom, we are having fun. We don't want to clean. Cleaning is boring." + +Mom says, "Cleaning is not boring. Cleaning is good. It makes your room nice and tidy. And it makes me happy. If you clean your room, I will give you a hug and a cookie. And then you can go outside and play some more. How does that sound?" + +Tom and Lily think about it. They like hugs and cookies. And they like to play outside. They decide to clean their room. They pick up their toys and put them in their boxes. They take off their dirty pants and put them in the laundry basket. They make their bed and fluff their pillows. + +Mom comes back and sees their clean room. She is very happy. She says, "Wow, Tom and Lily, you did a great job. Your room looks beautiful. I am very proud of you. Here are your hugs and cookies. And now you can go outside and play. Have fun, my sweeties." + +Tom and Lily smile and hug Mom. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you. Cleaning is good. And so are hugs and cookies." They take their cookies and run outside. They have fun playing in the sun. And they remember to keep their pants clean. +Tom and Amy are playing with sand in the backyard. They have a big bucket and some cups and spoons. They like to pour sand from one cup to another and make shapes and castles. + +"Look, I made a tower!" Tom says, showing Amy his sand cup. "It is very tall and strong." + +"That is nice, Tom," Amy says. "But I can make a better one. Watch me!" She pours sand from her cup to another one, but she pours too fast and too much. The sand spills over and falls on the ground. + +"Oh no!" Amy says. "I made a mess. What is the result of pouring too much sand?" + +Tom laughs. "The result is that you have less sand in your cup and more sand on the ground. And you have no tower." + +Amy feels sad. She wants to have a tower like Tom. She looks around and sees an old flower pot. It is big and round and has a hole at the bottom. She has an idea. + +"Tom, I have a new cup. It is bigger than yours. I can make a bigger tower," she says, picking up the flower pot. + +Tom is curious. He wants to see what Amy will do. He follows her to the sand bucket. + +Amy fills the flower pot with sand. She presses the sand hard with her hands. She thinks the sand will stay in the pot. She lifts the pot and turns it upside down. She hopes to see a big sand tower. + +But the sand does not stay in the pot. It falls out of the hole and makes a pile on the ground. Amy is surprised and disappointed. She does not have a tower. She has a hill. + +Tom laughs again. "Amy, that is not a tower. That is a hill. And it is not bigger than my tower. It is smaller." + +Amy feels angry. She does not like Tom's laugh. She does not like his tower. She does not like her hill. She throws the flower pot at Tom. + +"Hey, stop that!" Tom says, dodging the flower pot. "That is not nice. That is mean." + +Amy does not care. She is mad. She throws more sand at Tom. + +Tom does not like sand in his eyes and hair. He throws sand back at Amy. + +Soon, they are both covered in sand. They are not playing. They are fighting. + +Their mom hears the noise and comes to the backyard. She sees Tom and Amy throwing sand at each other. She sees the sand on the ground and on their clothes. She sees the flower pot and the cups and the spoons. She is not happy. + +"Tom! Amy! What are you doing?" she says, in a loud voice. "Why are you fighting? Why are you making a mess? Why are you using my old flower pot?" + +Tom and Amy stop throwing sand. They look at their mom. They feel scared. They know they are in trouble. + +They do not know what to say. They do not know how to explain. They do not know how to fix the mess. + +They only know one thing. + +They wish they had not poured too much sand. +Tom and Lily were hungry. They saw a big bowl of salad on the table. It had green leaves, red tomatoes, yellow cheese and brown nuts. It looked yummy. + +"Let's eat some salad," Tom said. + +"But Mom said we have to wait for dinner," Lily said. + +"Mom won't know. She is busy in the kitchen. Come on, it's just a little bit," Tom said. + +He reached for the bowl and took a handful of salad. He put it in his mouth and chewed. It was crunchy and tasty. + +Lily looked around. She saw the cat sleeping on the sofa. She saw the dog playing with a ball. She saw the bird in the cage. She did not see Mom. + +"Okay, maybe one bite," she said. + +She reached for the bowl and took a small piece of cheese. She put it in her mouth and smiled. It was soft and salty. + +But then, the bird saw them. The bird was alert. It did not like it when they stole the salad. It started to squawk. + +"Thieves! Thieves! They are stealing the salad! Mom! Mom! Come and see!" the bird shouted. + +Mom heard the bird. She came out of the kitchen. She saw Tom and Lily with salad in their hands and mouths. She saw the bowl on the table. She was not happy. + +"Tom and Lily, what are you doing? You know you are not supposed to eat before dinner. You are stealing the salad. That is not nice. You have to say sorry and put it back," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily felt bad. They said sorry and put the salad back. They hugged Mom and said they would wait for dinner. Mom forgave them and gave them a kiss. She told them to wash their hands and sit down. She brought the salad and some bread and soup. They all ate together and enjoyed the food. The bird was quiet. The cat and the dog joined them. They were a happy family. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big dog with a long tail and a shiny collar. Lily liked the dog and wanted to pet it. Tom was scared of the dog and hid behind a tree. + +"Come on, Tom, don't be afraid. The dog is nice and calm. See, he is wagging his tail and smiling. He wants to be our friend," Lily said. + +She walked towards the dog and reached out her hand. The dog licked her hand and wagged his tail more. Lily smiled and stroked his fur. She looked at Tom and pointed at the dog. + +"See, Tom, he is not bad. He is good and soft and warm. Come and pet him too. He will like you," she said. + +Tom peeked from behind the tree. He saw Lily and the dog having fun. He wanted to join them, but he was still nervous. He took a small step and then another. He reached Lily and the dog. The dog looked at him and sniffed him. He licked his hand and wagged his tail too. Tom felt happy and brave. He petted the dog and smiled. + +"Wow, Lily, you were right. The dog is nice and calm. He is our friend. I'm sorry I was afraid. You told me the truth," he said. + +Lily hugged Tom and the dog. They played together in the park. They had a lot of fun. They learned to trust each other and the dog. They were happy. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the big field near their house. They ran and jumped and rolled on the green grass. Sometimes they saw cows and horses and birds in the field. They liked to watch them and make noises like them. + +One day, they saw a big black dog in the field. It was very powerful and had sharp teeth. It barked and growled at them. Tom and Lily were scared and ran away. But the dog ran after them. It was faster than them. + +"Help, help!" Tom and Lily shouted. "The dog is chasing us!" + +Their mom heard them and came out of the house. She saw the dog and picked up a stick. She waved the stick at the dog and shouted, "Go away, bad dog! Leave my children alone!" + +The dog stopped and looked at the mom. It was afraid of the stick and the mom's voice. It turned around and ran away. + +Tom and Lily ran to their mom and hugged her. They were happy and safe. + +"Thank you, mom!" they said. "You are very brave and powerful!" + +Their mom smiled and hugged them back. She said, "You are welcome, my loves. But next time, be careful and don't go near strange dogs. They can be dangerous." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "OK, mom. We will." + +They went back to the house and had some cookies and milk. They told their mom about their adventure in the field. They said they liked the cows and horses and birds, but not the dog. They said they liked to stretch their legs and run in the field, but not to run away from the dog. They said they loved their mom very much. Their mom said she loved them too. They were a happy family. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pink pie on a table. It smells good. + +"Can we have some pie?" Lily asks Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe we can borrow some," Ben says. + +They look around. They do not see anyone near the table. They run to the pie and take a big piece each. They bite the pie. It is sweet and yummy. + +"Wow, this is the best pie ever!" Lily says. + +"Shh, someone is coming!" Ben says. + +They see a lady with a hat and a bag. She walks to the table. She looks at the pie. She looks angry. + +"Hey, who took my pie?" she says. "That was my pie for the bake sale!" + +Lily and Ben feel bad. They did not know the pie was for the bake sale. They did not ask the lady. They did not borrow the pie. They stole the pie. + +They run to the lady. They give her back the pie. They say sorry. + +"We are sorry, lady. We did not know the pie was yours. We thought we could borrow some. We were hungry and the pie looked good," Lily says. + +The lady looks at them. She sees their pink faces and their crumbs. She sighs. + +"It's okay, kids. I forgive you. But next time, please ask before you take something that is not yours. That is not nice. That is rude," she says. + +She gives them a napkin and a smile. She cuts them a small piece of pie each. + +"Here, you can have this. But only this. And say thank you," she says. + +Lily and Ben say thank you. They eat the small piece of pie. They say sorry again. + +They learn a lesson. They do not take things that are not theirs. They do not steal. They ask and borrow. They are nice and polite. They are good friends. +Anna likes to read poems. She has a big book of poems with many pictures. She reads them to her teddy bear every night. Her teddy bear likes to listen to her. + +One day, Anna goes to the park with her mom. She sees a boy sitting on a bench. He has a book in his hands, but he does not look at it. He looks at the sky and the trees. Anna is curious. She goes to the boy and says hello. + +"Hello," the boy says. He smiles at Anna. + +"What are you reading?" Anna asks. She points to the book. + +"I'm not reading. I'm feeling," the boy says. He taps his fingers on the book. + +"Feeling? What do you mean?" Anna asks. She is confused. + +"I'm deaf. I can't hear words. But I can feel them. This book has poems in Braille. Braille is a way of writing with bumps. I can feel the bumps and know what the poems say," the boy explains. + +"Wow, that's amazing. Can you show me?" Anna asks. She is interested. + +"Sure. Here, feel this one. It's my favorite," the boy says. He opens the book and guides Anna's fingers over the bumps. + +Anna feels the bumps. She does not know what they say, but she feels something. She feels happy and sad and funny and warm. She feels the poem. + +"Thank you. That was beautiful," Anna says. She smiles at the boy. + +"You're welcome. I'm glad you liked it. Do you want to be my friend?" the boy asks. + +"Yes, I do. I'm Anna. What's your name?" Anna asks. + +"I'm Ben. Nice to meet you, Anna. Do you want to read more poems with me?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, I do. And I can read some of my poems to you. Maybe you can feel them too," Anna says. + +They sit on the bench and read and feel poems together. They laugh and talk and share. They become friends. +Sara and Ben are on the same team. They like to play soccer with their friends. They run and kick the ball and have fun. + +But today, the grass is wet and muddy. Sara and Ben get dirty when they fall on the ground. Their clothes and shoes are brown and wet. They do not like to be dirty. + +"Look at us!" Sara says to Ben. "We are so dirty! We need to give our clothes to mom. She will wash them for us." + +"Yes, we do," Ben says. "But first, let's score a goal for our team. We can do it!" + +Sara and Ben smile and nod. They run to the ball and pass it to each other. They dodge the other team and get close to the goal. Ben kicks the ball hard and it goes in. Sara and Ben cheer and hug. + +"Yay! We did it!" Sara says. "We are a good team!" + +"We are!" Ben says. "And we are also dirty. Come on, let's go to mom. She will be proud of us and help us get clean." + +Sara and Ben hold hands and run to their mom. She is waiting for them with a towel and a smile. She gives them a hug and a kiss. + +"Good job, Sara and Ben!" she says. "You played very well. And you are very dirty. Let's go home and change your clothes. Then we can have a snack and a nap." + +Sara and Ben are happy. They love their mom and their team. They do not mind being dirty. They had a lot of fun. +Anna was a nosy girl. She liked to look at everything and ask many questions. One day, she saw a big truck in front of her house. She ran to the window and watched the truck. She saw some men take boxes out of the truck and carry them to the house next door. + +"Who are they?" Anna asked her mom. + +"They are our new neighbors, dear. They are moving in today. Maybe you can make a new friend," her mom said. + +Anna wanted to meet the new neighbors. She put on her shoes and coat and went outside. She walked to the house next door and knocked on the door. No one answered. She saw a box on the porch. She was curious. She opened the box and looked inside. She saw some toys and books. She wanted to play with them. + +She reached for a toy car, but then she heard a voice. + +"Hey, what are you doing? That's mine!" the voice said. + +Anna turned around and saw a boy. He was about her age. He had brown hair and green eyes. He looked angry. + +"I'm sorry, I was just looking," Anna said. + +"You can't look at my things. They are not for you. Go away!" the boy said. + +He grabbed the toy car from Anna's hand. He pushed her away. Anna fell down and hurt her arm. She started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow! You are mean!" Anna said. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to see what happened. She saw Anna on the ground and the boy on the porch. She ran to Anna and picked her up. + +"What happened, sweetie? Are you okay?" her mom asked. + +"He pushed me and made my arm hurt. He doesn't want to be my friend," Anna said. + +Her mom hugged her and kissed her arm. + +"I'm sorry, honey. He was not nice to you. Maybe he is scared of moving to a new place. Maybe he will be nicer later. Let's go home and put some ice on your arm," her mom said. + +She carried Anna back to their house. She gave her some ice and a cookie. She told her to be careful and not to be too nosy. Anna nodded and said she was sorry. She hoped the boy would be nicer next time. She still wanted to make a new friend. +Tim and Sam like to jog in the park. They jog fast and slow, up and down, and around and around. They have fun and feel good. + +One day, they see a big pile of leaves. They think it is fun to jump in the leaves and make them fly. They run to the pile and jump in. They laugh and shout. + +But a man is angry. He says, "Stop! You destroy my leaves! I work hard to make them nice. Go away!" + +Tim and Sam are scared. They did not know the man made the leaves. They say, "Sorry, mister. We did not mean to destroy your leaves. We just want to play." + +The man is still angry. He says, "No play! Go away! Or I call the police!" + +Tim and Sam run away. They are wet from the leaves. They are sad and sorry. They do not want to jog in the park anymore. They go home and tell their mom what happened. + +Their mom hugs them and says, "It's okay, boys. You did not know the man's leaves were his work. But you should be careful and respectful of other people's things. Next time, ask before you play with something that is not yours. And say sorry if you make a mistake." + +Tim and Sam nod and say, "Okay, mom. We are sorry. We will be careful and respectful. We love you." + +Their mom smiles and says, "I love you too. Now, let's get you dry and warm. And maybe we can find another place to jog and play tomorrow." +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with blocks and books. + +One day, Tom has a new car. It is red and shiny. It can speed very fast. Tom is proud of his car. He shows it to Sam and says, "Look at my car. It is the best car ever. It can speed faster than any other car. Do you want to race with me?" + +Sam has an old car. It is blue and dull. It can not speed very fast. Sam is not proud of his car. He looks at Tom's car and says, "No, thank you. I do not want to race with you. Your car is too fast for me. I like to play with my car slowly and carefully." + +Tom thinks Sam is foolish. He says, "You are afraid of my car. You are a slow and boring brother. I will race with my car alone. You can watch me speed and win." + +Tom puts his car on the road and pushes it hard. His car speeds very fast. It zooms past the blocks and books. Tom laughs and cheers. He says, "See? My car is the best. No one can beat me." + +But Tom does not see the edge of the table. His car speeds too fast and flies off the table. It falls to the floor and breaks into pieces. Tom is shocked and sad. He cries and says, "Oh no! My car! My car is broken!" + +Sam hears Tom's cry and runs to him. He sees Tom's car on the floor. He feels sorry for Tom. He says, "I am sorry, Tom. Your car was very fast and shiny. But it was also very foolish. It did not know when to stop. It did not see the danger. It hurt itself and you." + +Sam gives Tom his car. He says, "Here, Tom. You can play with my car. It is not fast and shiny. But it is not foolish. It knows when to stop. It sees the danger. It does not hurt itself or you." + +Tom takes Sam's car. He says, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good and kind brother. I was wrong. Your car is not slow and boring. It is smart and safe. I like to play with your car slowly and carefully." + +Tom and Sam hug each other. They play with their cars together. They make roads and bridges with blocks and books. They do not speed. They have fun. They are happy. +Tom likes to sing. He has a microphone that he got for his birthday. He sings songs from his favorite show. He sings loud and happy. + +One day, Tom wants to sing for his mom and dad. He takes his microphone and goes to the living room. He sees mom and dad sitting on the couch. He says, "Hi, mom and dad. I want to sing for you. Can I?" + +Mom and dad smile and say, "Sure, Tom. We would love to hear you sing. Go ahead." + +Tom feels excited. He turns on his microphone and starts to sing. He sings the first line of his song. But then, something scary happens. His microphone makes a loud noise. It sounds like a lion roaring. Tom gets scared. He drops his microphone and runs to mom and dad. He hugs them and says, "Mom, dad, help! My microphone is scary!" + +Mom and dad hug Tom and say, "Don't worry, Tom. It's not scary. It's just a feedback. That means your microphone is too close to the speaker. It makes a loud noise when that happens. It's not a lion. It's just a sound." + +Tom looks at his microphone. He sees the speaker on the wall. He says, "Oh, I see. I didn't know that. Can I try again?" + +Mom and dad say, "Of course, Tom. You can try again. But this time, move your microphone away from the speaker. Then it won't make a loud noise. It will make your voice sound nice and clear." + +Tom says, "OK, mom and dad. Thank you. I will try again." He picks up his microphone and moves away from the speaker. He starts to sing again. He sings his song loud and happy. Mom and dad clap and cheer. Tom feels proud. He says, "I did it! I sang my song! Did you like it?" + +Mom and dad say, "We loved it, Tom. You are a great singer. You have a beautiful voice. And you are very brave. You didn't let the scary noise stop you. You tried again and you did it. We are very proud of you, Tom." + +Tom smiles and says, "Thank you, mom and dad. I love you. And I love my microphone. It's not scary. It's fun." He hugs them and says, "Can I sing another song?" + +Mom and dad say, "Sure, Tom. You can sing another song. We would love to hear more. You are our star." +Tim and Lily liked to play in the woods near their cabin. They had a big sack that they filled with things they found, like pine cones, rocks, and feathers. They pretended they were explorers and looked for new places to see. + +One day, they saw a big hill that they had never climbed before. They wanted to see what was on the other side, so they took their sack and started to walk up the hill. It was hard and steep, but they did not give up. They helped each other and cheered each other on. + +When they reached the top, they saw a lake that sparkled in the sun. They also saw a small boat that was tied to a dock. They were curious and excited. They ran down the hill and went to the boat. + +"Can we go on the boat?" Lily asked Tim. + +"I don't know," Tim said. "Maybe someone lives here and they don't want us to touch their boat." + +They looked around and saw a small cabin near the lake. It looked ordinary and old, with a chimney and a door. They did not see anyone inside or outside. + +"Maybe they are not home," Lily said. "Maybe we can just look at the boat for a little bit." + +Tim nodded. He wanted to see the boat too. They left their sack on the dock and climbed into the boat. It was fun to sit in the boat and pretend they were sailing on the lake. They did not notice that the rope that tied the boat to the dock was loose and frayed. + +Suddenly, the rope broke and the boat started to drift away from the dock. Tim and Lily were scared and shouted for help. They did not know how to steer the boat or make it stop. They wished they had not left their cabin and their sack. They wished they had not gone on the boat. They hoped someone would hear them and come to save them. +Tom was a tall boy who liked to ride his motorcycle. He had a red helmet and a blue jacket. He felt very fast and cool on his motorcycle. + +One day, he saw a big hill near his house. He wanted to go up the hill and see what was on the other side. He asked his mom if he could go. His mom said no. She said the hill was too steep and dangerous. She said he could get hurt or fall off his motorcycle. + +Tom was angry and sad. He did not listen to his mom. He waited until she was busy and then he took his motorcycle and went to the hill. He thought he was brave and smart. + +He started to go up the hill. He went faster and faster. He felt the wind in his face and the sun on his back. He was almost at the top. He was happy. + +But then, something bad happened. His motorcycle hit a big rock and flipped over. Tom flew off his motorcycle and landed on the ground. He felt a lot of pain in his leg and his arm. He cried out loud. He was scared and hurt. + +His mom heard his cry and ran to him. She saw him lying on the ground with his motorcycle next to him. She was shocked and worried. She hugged him and said, "Oh, Tom, what have you done? You did not listen to me. You suffered a bad accident. You could have died. I love you so much. Please, don't do this again." + +Tom felt his mom's love and his own guilt. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was wrong. I wanted to see the other side of the hill. I thought I was cool. But I was foolish. I suffered a lot. I don't want to ride my motorcycle anymore. I just want to be with you." + +His mom kissed him and said, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. But you need to go to the hospital. You may have broken your leg and your arm. You need to see a doctor. He will help you heal. And then, we will go home and have some ice cream. How does that sound?" + +Tom nodded and said, "That sounds good, mom. Thank you for being here. I love you too." + +His mom smiled and said, "I love you more." She lifted him up and carried him to the car. She drove him to the hospital. She stayed with him until he was better. She was proud of him for being brave and sorry for him for suffering. She hoped he learned his lesson and would never do something so dangerous again. +Lily was a young girl who liked to make things with paper and glue. She had many colors of paper and many shapes of scissors. She liked to cut and fold and attach the paper to make animals and flowers and houses. + +On Sunday, she wanted to make a big surprise for her mom and dad. She went to her room and took out all her paper and glue. She cut and folded and attached the paper to make a big rainbow. She used red and orange and yellow and green and blue and purple paper. She made the rainbow very long and very bright. + +She was very happy with her rainbow. She wanted to show it to her mom and dad. She carried the rainbow to the living room, where her mom and dad were reading. She said, "Look, look, what I made for you!" + +Her mom and dad looked up and saw the rainbow. They smiled and said, "Wow, Lily, that is a beautiful rainbow! You are very clever and creative. How did you make it?" + +Lily said, "I used paper and glue and scissors. I cut and folded and attached the paper to make the rainbow. Do you like it?" + +Her mom and dad said, "We love it, Lily. Thank you for making us such a wonderful surprise. You are a very sweet and thoughtful girl. Can we hang the rainbow on the wall?" + +Lily said, "Yes, yes, let's hang the rainbow on the wall. Then we can see it every day and remember how much we love each other." + +They hugged and kissed and hung the rainbow on the wall. Lily was very happy and proud. She had made a big surprise for her mom and dad with paper and glue and scissors. She had made a big rainbow with red and orange and yellow and green and blue and purple paper. She had made a big smile on their faces. +Sam and Mia like to play outside in the rain. They put on their boots and coats and run to the puddles. They splash and jump and make funny noises. They laugh a lot. + +One day, they see a big drain near the street. They wonder what is inside. They hear a gurgle and a hiss. They are curious and brave. They go closer to the drain. + +"Hello, drain!" Sam says. "Are you friendly?" + +The drain does not answer. It makes a louder gurgle and a hiss. Sam and Mia are surprised and scared. They run away from the drain. + +"Maybe the drain is hungry," Mia says. "Or maybe it is lonely." + +Sam has an idea. He is creative. He runs to his house and gets some paper and crayons. He draws a picture of a happy drain with a smile and eyes. He shows it to Mia. + +"Let's give this to the drain," he says. "Maybe it will like it and stop making noises." + +They go back to the drain and put the picture on the edge. They wait and watch. The drain does not gurgle or hiss. It is quiet and still. + +"Look, Mia!" Sam says. "The drain likes our picture! It is happy now!" + +Sam and Mia smile and clap. They laugh a lot. They are proud and happy. They play in the puddles again. They are friends with the drain. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the park. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. Tom wanted to feed the ducks. He had some bread in his bag. + +"Can I climb on that rock?" he asked Lily. "It is close to the pond." + +Lily looked at the rock. It was big and slippery. She was scared. + +"No, Tom, it is not safe," she said. "You might fall in the pond. The water is deep and cold. The ducks might bite you." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He wanted to see the ducks better. He climbed on the rock. He threw some bread to the ducks. The ducks came closer. They quacked and flapped their wings. + +"Look, Lily, the ducks like me!" he said. He smiled and threw more bread. + +But then he slipped on the rock. He lost his balance. He fell in the pond. He splashed and screamed. The water was deep and cold. The ducks bit him. + +Lily ran to help him. She was honest and brave. She called for help. She reached out her hand. She pulled Tom out of the pond. She hugged him and dried him. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" she asked. She was worried. + +Tom was wet and cold and sore. He was sorry. He learned his lesson. + +"I am okay, Lily," he said. "Thank you for saving me. You are a good friend. I should have listened to you. You were right. It was not safe to climb on the rock. I was silly and naughty. I will not do it again." He hugged her back. + +They went home together. They told their mom what happened. She was glad they were okay. She was proud of Lily. She was not angry with Tom. She gave them hot chocolate and cookies. She told them to be careful and honest and kind. They said they would. They loved their mom. They loved each other. They were happy. +Tommy hates the garage. It is dark and brown and smells bad. He does not like to go there with Daddy. Daddy likes to fix his car in the garage. He has many tools and wires and cans. Tommy thinks they are scary and noisy. + +One day, Daddy asks Tommy to help him in the garage. He says he needs a small wrench. Tommy does not know what a wrench is. He does not want to go to the garage. He says no to Daddy. He says he wants to play with his toys. + +Daddy is not happy. He says, "Tommy, please come with me. I need your help. The garage is not so bad. I will show you what a wrench is. It is a tool that can turn things. It is fun to use. Come on, let's go." + +Tommy is scared. He does not want to make Daddy sad, but he does not want to go to the garage. He says, "But Daddy, I hate the garage. It is dark and brown and smells bad. I do not like the tools and wires and cans. They are scary and noisy. Can we do something else?" + +Daddy smiles. He says, "I understand, Tommy. The garage can be scary sometimes. But it is also a place where I can fix things and make them work. I like to do that. And I like to spend time with you. How about we go to the garage for a little while, and then we can play with your toys? I will hold your hand and show you what I do. Maybe you will find something you like in the garage. What do you say?" + +Tommy thinks for a moment. He still hates the garage, but he loves Daddy. He does not want to make Daddy smile go away. He says, "Okay, Daddy. I will try. But only for a little while. And then we can play with my toys." + +Daddy hugs Tommy. He says, "Thank you, Tommy. You are a brave and good boy. I am proud of you. Come on, let's go to the garage. Maybe we will have some fun." He takes Tommy's hand and leads him to the garage. Tommy follows him, but he still feels scared. He hopes the garage will not be so bad. He hopes Daddy will keep his promise. He hopes they will have some fun. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. They have a lot of fun. But the sun is very hot and they are very thirsty. They see a water fountain near the fence. + +"Let's go drink some water," Sara says. + +"OK," Ben says. + +They run to the water fountain. But when they get there, they see a big dog. The dog is barking and growling. It has a collar, but no leash. It looks angry and scary. + +"Go away, dog!" Sara shouts. + +But the dog does not go away. It comes closer and closer. Sara and Ben are afraid. They want to drink water, but they do not want to go near the dog. + +"Help!" Ben cries. + +A man hears them. He is the dog's owner. He runs to the fence and calls the dog. + +"Rex, come here! Bad dog! Leave the kids alone!" + +The dog hears the man. It stops barking and growling. It runs to the man. The man puts a leash on the dog. He says sorry to Sara and Ben. + +"I'm sorry, kids. Rex is not a bad dog, but he does not like strangers. He was trying to protect me. He did not mean to scare you." + +Sara and Ben are still afraid. They do not want to talk to the man or the dog. They refuse to go near them. They just want to be safe. + +"Can we go home now?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, let's go home," Ben says. + +They run back to their mom. She is sitting on a bench. She sees them and smiles. + +"Did you have fun, kids?" she asks. + +Sara and Ben nod. But they do not tell her about the dog. They are too tired and thirsty. They just want some water and a hug. + +Mom gives them water and a hug. She says they are brave and good. She says they can play again tomorrow. Sara and Ben feel better. They are safe and happy. They love their mom. +Lily loved to play with her train. She had a big track with hills and bridges and tunnels. She liked to make the train go fast and slow and make noises like "choo-choo" and "beep-beep". She had a red train, a blue train and a yellow train. She liked the yellow train best because it was graceful. It moved smoothly and quietly on the track. + +One day, Lily was playing with her train in her room. She wanted to make a long train with all the colors. She put the red train in front, then the blue train, then the yellow train. She was very happy with her train. She said to herself, "This is the best train ever!" + +She pushed the train around the track. She made it go over the hills and under the bridges and through the tunnels. She had so much fun. She did not hear her mom calling her for lunch. + +"Lily, it's time for lunch. Come downstairs, please," her mom said. + +Lily did not want to stop playing. She said, "No, mom. I want to play with my train. I'm not hungry." + +Her mom said, "Lily, you have to eat. You can play with your train later. Come on, be a good girl." + +Lily said, "But mom, I'm not done. I want to finish my train. Please, mom, let me finish." + +Her mom said, "Lily, you can finish your train after lunch. I promise. But you have to eat now. Your train will wait for you. It won't go anywhere." + +Lily thought for a moment. She looked at her train. She loved her train. But she also loved her mom. She knew her mom was right. She said, "Okay, mom. I'll come for lunch. But can I bring my yellow train with me? It's my favorite. It's graceful." + +Her mom smiled. She said, "Sure, Lily. You can bring your yellow train with you. But only one train, okay? The other trains have to stay in your room." + +Lily nodded. She picked up her yellow train and hugged it. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love my train." + +She ran downstairs with her yellow train. She was ready for lunch. She was also happy. She knew she could finish her train later. She had a big track with hills and bridges and tunnels. And she had a graceful yellow train. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with string. They have many colors of string. They make bracelets and necklaces and rings with string. + +One day, they find a big ball of string. It is smooth and soft. They want to share it. But they do not know how to cut it. They pull and pull, but the string does not break. + +"Let me have it!" Lily says. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. + +They tug and tug. The string gets tangled and twisted. They get angry and sad. + +Then, they see a cat. The cat likes string too. The cat jumps and pounces on the ball of string. The cat plays and rolls with the string. The cat makes the string more tangled and twisted. + +Lily and Ben stop pulling. They look at the cat. They look at each other. They feel sorry. + +"Maybe we can unite the string," Lily says. + +"Unite?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, unite. Make it one again. Make it smooth and soft again," Lily says. + +"How?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe we can use scissors. Or a knife. Or our teeth," Lily says. + +They look for scissors. Or a knife. Or their teeth. They find nothing. + +They look at the cat. The cat is happy. The cat does not care about scissors. Or a knife. Or their teeth. The cat only cares about string. + +Lily and Ben smile. They join the cat. They play and roll with the string. They make the string more fun and funny. + +They unite with the cat. They unite with the string. They unite with each other. They are happy. +Lila liked to play with her fairy doll. She named her fairy doll Zee. Zee had a dress that was shiny and pink. She also had wings that were sparkly and blue. Lila pretended that Zee could fly and do magic. + +One day, Lila found a book in her room. The book had pictures of fairies and stories about them. Lila opened the book and saw a fairy that looked like Zee. The fairy had a name too. It was Zara. Lila read the story about Zara. + +Zara was a modern fairy. She lived in a big city with many people and cars and buildings. She liked to help people who were sad or in trouble. She used her magic to make them happy or safe. She also liked to learn new things and have fun. She had many friends who were fairies and humans. + +Lila liked Zara. She wished she could meet her. She said to Zee, "Zee, do you know Zara? She is a fairy like you. She is modern and kind and smart. I want to be her friend." + +Zee smiled and nodded. She said, "Yes, I know Zara. She is my sister. We are from the same fairy family. We like to visit each other sometimes. Do you want to meet her?" + +Lila was surprised and happy. She said, "Yes, yes, yes! I want to meet Zara. Can you take me to her?" + +Zee said, "Of course. Hold my hand and close your eyes. I will use my magic to take you to her. Are you ready?" + +Lila said, "Yes, I am ready. Let's go!" + +Lila held Zee's hand and closed her eyes. She felt a warm and gentle breeze. She heard a soft and sweet sound. She opened her eyes and saw Zara. Zara was smiling and waving. She said, "Hello, Lila. I am Zara. I am happy to meet you. You are Zee's friend. You are my friend too." + +Lila smiled and waved back. She said, "Hello, Zara. I am Lila. I am happy to meet you too. You are Zee's sister. You are my friend too." + +Zee and Zara hugged each other. They said, "We are fairy sisters. We are happy to have you as our friend. We have a lot to show you and tell you. Come with us. Let's have fun!" + +Lila was very happy. She had gained two new friends. They were fairy friends. They were modern and kind and smart. They were the best friends ever. +Lila and Ben like to play with blocks. They can build many things with blocks. They can build houses, cars, towers, and animals. One day, they want to build a radio. They think a radio is fun. A radio can make sounds and songs. + +They look for blocks that are like a radio. They find a big block, a small block, a round block, and a long block. They put the blocks together. They make a radio. They are happy. They try to turn on the radio. They want to hear sounds and songs. + +But the radio does not work. It is quiet. Lila and Ben are sad. They do not know why the radio does not work. They ask Mom for help. Mom comes and looks at the radio. She smiles. + +"Your radio is very nice, but it is not real. It is made of blocks. A real radio needs batteries and wires and buttons. Blocks cannot make sounds and songs. But you can pretend. You can make sounds and songs with your mouth. That is fun too." + +Lila and Ben think for a moment. They do not like Mom's answer. They think Mom is harsh. They want a real radio. They do not want to pretend. They say to Mom: + +"No, Mom. We want a real radio. A real radio is better. A real radio is not made of blocks. A real radio can make sounds and songs. Please, Mom, can we have a real radio?" + +Mom shakes her head. She says to Lila and Ben: + +"No, Lila and Ben. You cannot have a real radio. A real radio is expensive. A real radio is not a toy. A real radio is for grown-ups. You are too young for a real radio. You have to play with blocks. Blocks are good for you. Blocks can help you learn and imagine. Blocks are not harsh. Blocks are fun." + +Lila and Ben do not agree. They do not want to play with blocks. They do not want to learn and imagine. They want a real radio. They are angry. They throw the blocks away. They make a harsh sound. They say to Mom: + +"We do not like blocks. We do not like you. You are harsh. You are not fun. We want a real radio. We want a real radio now!" +Ben and Mia were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the carpet. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. But their favorite car was the big gray one with a shiny knob on the roof. The knob could make the car light up and make sounds. + +"Can I play with the gray car, please?" Mia asked Ben. + +"Not now, Mia. I want to play with it more," Ben said. + +"But you have played with it for a long time. It is my turn," Mia said. + +"No, it is not. You can play with the other cars. They are also fun," Ben said. + +Mia felt sad and angry. She wanted to play with the gray car too. She thought Ben was being mean and selfish. She decided to take the car from him when he was not looking. + +She waited for a moment when Ben was busy with another car. Then she quickly grabbed the gray car and ran away. + +"Hey, give it back!" Ben shouted. He chased after Mia. + +Mia ran to the kitchen and hid behind the table. She held the gray car close to her. She pushed the knob and the car lit up and made sounds. She smiled and felt happy. + +But Ben was not happy. He was still angry and wanted his car back. He looked for Mia in the living room, the bedroom, and the bathroom. He could not find her. He wondered where she was. + +Then he heard the sounds of the car from the kitchen. He ran to the kitchen and saw Mia behind the table. He saw the gray car in her hands. + +"There you are! Give me my car!" he said. + +"No, it is mine now!" Mia said. + +They both reached for the car and pulled it. The car was strong and did not break. But the knob was not. The knob came off and fell on the floor. + +They both stopped and looked at the knob. They felt sad and sorry. They had broken their favorite car. + +They looked at each other and said, "I'm sorry." + +They picked up the knob and the car and hugged each other. They decided to share the car and fix the knob. They went back to the living room and played with their toy cars together. They had more fun when they were nice and fair. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tom had a big truck and Lily had a small doll. Tom liked to make loud noises with his truck and drive it around the carpet. Lily liked to dress up her doll and talk to it softly. + +"Tom, can I play with your truck for a little bit?" Lily asked. "My doll wants to go for a ride." + +"No, you can't!" Tom said. "This is my truck and you have your doll. Go away!" + +"But I only want to play with it for a little bit. You can play with my doll if you want." Lily said. + +"No, I don't want your doll. It's boring. And you are selfish. You always want what I have." Tom said. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She didn't think she was selfish. She just wanted to share and have fun. She decided to play a joke on Tom. She waited until he was busy with his truck and then she sneaked behind him and tickled his neck. + +"Hey, stop that!" Tom shouted. He turned around and saw Lily laughing. "That's not funny. That's mean." + +"Yes, it is funny. It's a joke. You are mean. You don't share." Lily said. + +Tom felt annoyed and embarrassed. He didn't like to be tickled or laughed at. He realized that he had been rude to Lily. He decided to say sorry and make up with her. + +"Lily, I'm sorry. I was wrong. You are not selfish. You are nice. Can we be friends again?" Tom said. + +Lily smiled and nodded. She was happy that Tom said sorry. She forgave him and hugged him. + +"Of course we can be friends again. And we can share our toys. Do you want to play with my doll now?" Lily said. + +Tom nodded and smiled. He took the doll and gave Lily the truck. They played together and had fun. They finished their joke and learned their lesson. They were not selfish. They were kind. +Lily and Ben were going on a big plane with Mom and Dad. They were very happy and excited. They packed their bags and toys and got in the car. Mom and Dad had their passports in a folder. A passport is a paper that tells who you are and where you can go. + +On the way to the airport, Lily and Ben played a game. They pretended to be fierce animals, like lions and tigers and bears. They made loud noises and showed their teeth. They had fun, but they also made a mess. They threw their toys and snacks around the car. + +When they got to the airport, Mom and Dad were very busy. They had to check their bags and get their tickets. They gave their passports to a lady who looked at them and stamped them. Then they had to go through a metal gate that beeped. + +Lily and Ben were bored. They wanted to play some more. They saw the folder with the passports on a bench. They thought it was a book. They grabbed it and opened it. They saw the pictures of Mom and Dad and themselves. They thought they were funny. They started to tear the pages and laugh. + +Mom and Dad heard them and turned around. They saw what Lily and Ben were doing. They were very angry and scared. They ran to them and took the folder. They saw the torn passports. They shouted at Lily and Ben. + +"What have you done? You tore our passports! Now we can't go on the plane! You are very naughty and silly!" + +Lily and Ben were very sorry and sad. They didn't know they did something bad. They cried and hugged Mom and Dad. They said they were sorry and they loved them. + +Mom and Dad were very upset and worried. They didn't know what to do. They had to find someone who could help them. They hoped they could still go on the plane. They hugged Lily and Ben and said they loved them too. They said they had to be careful and listen to them. They said they would try to fix the problem. They said they would still have a good trip. +Lily and Tom were going to a hotel with Mom and Dad. They had never been to a hotel before. They wondered what it would be like. Would it have a big bed? Would it have a TV? Would it have toys? + +When they got to the hotel, they saw a tall building with many windows. A man opened the door for them and said, "Welcome to the hotel. How are you today?" Mom and Dad said, "We are fine, thank you. We have a reservation for two nights." The man gave them a key and said, "Your room is on the fifth floor. Enjoy your stay." + +Lily and Tom followed Mom and Dad to the elevator. They pushed the button and waited. The elevator made a ding sound and the doors opened. They stepped inside and saw many buttons with numbers. Dad pushed the button with a five on it. The doors closed and the elevator moved up. Lily and Tom felt their tummies tickle. They giggled. + +The elevator stopped and the doors opened again. They walked out and looked for their room number. They found it and Dad used the key to open the door. They went inside and saw a big bed, a TV, a table, and a bathroom. Lily and Tom ran to the bed and jumped on it. It was soft and bouncy. They laughed. + +Mom and Dad smiled and said, "This is a nice hotel. We are going to have a fun time here." Lily and Tom agreed. They wondered what they would do tomorrow. Maybe they would go to the park, or the zoo, or the museum. They were happy and excited. They hugged Mom and Dad and said, "We love you. Thank you for taking us to the hotel." Mom and Dad said, "We love you too. You are very welcome. Now, let's get some rest. Good night." They turned off the light and snuggled in the bed. They closed their eyes and dreamed of their adventure. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. They put on their warm suits and boots and hats. They go to the backyard with their mom. + +"Look, mom, a big snowman!" Lily says. She runs to the snowman and gives him a hug. + +"Be careful, Lily, he is cold and wet," mom says. "Do you want to help me make another snowman?" + +"Yes, mom, I want to help," Lily says. She lets go of the snowman and follows mom to a pile of snow. + +"Ben, do you want to help too?" mom asks. + +Ben shakes his head. He does not like the snow. He thinks it is too cold and too white. He likes to play with his cars and trucks inside the house. + +"No, mom, I don't want to help," Ben says. He sits on the porch and watches Lily and mom roll big balls of snow. + +"Ben, you are missing the fun," Lily says. "Come and help us. We can make a snowman family." + +Ben looks at Lily and mom. They are smiling and laughing. They look happy. Ben feels a little bit lonely. + +"Maybe I can help a little bit," Ben says. He gets up and walks to Lily and mom. He picks up a small ball of snow and puts it on top of the big ball. He makes a face for the snowman with a carrot and some stones. + +"Good job, Ben," mom says. "You are a great helper. Now we have a snowman, a snowmom and a snowkid. They look like us." + +Lily and Ben hug mom. They are proud of their snowman family. They are not cold anymore. They are warm and cozy inside their suits. They are happy. +Anna liked to draw with ink. She had a big bottle of ink and many papers. She drew flowers, stars, animals and people. She wanted to show her drawings to her friends. + +She asked her dad to help her deliver her drawings. Her dad said yes, but he was busy. He had to work on his computer. He said they could go after lunch. + +Anna waited and waited. She was bored. She wanted to draw more, but she had no more papers. She saw her dad's papers on his desk. They were white and clean. She thought they would be good for drawing. + +She took some papers and ink. She went to her room. She drew more flowers, stars, animals and people. She was happy. + +But then she heard her dad. He was angry. He came to her room. He saw his papers. They were not white and clean anymore. They were full of ink. He said: + +"Anna, what did you do? These were my important papers. I needed them for work. You ruined them with ink. This is very bad. This is very difficult for me." + +Anna was scared. She did not want to make her dad angry. She did not know his papers were important. She said: + +"I'm sorry, dad. I wanted to draw. I wanted to deliver my drawings to my friends. I had no more papers. I thought you did not need them." + +Her dad sighed. He hugged her. He said: + +"I know you wanted to draw. Drawing is good. But you have to ask before you take things. You have to be careful with ink. It can make a big mess. You have to respect other people's things. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded. She said: + +"I understand, dad. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Her dad said: + +"I love you too, Anna. Come on, let's clean up this mess. And then we can go deliver your drawings to your friends. But only the ones you made on your own papers, okay?" + +Anna said: + +"Okay, dad. Thank you." +Tommy wanted to go to the park with his mom and dad. He liked to play on the swings and the slide and the sandbox. He put on his favorite pants, the ones with the cars and trucks on them. He ran to the door and waited for his mom and dad. + +But his mom said, "No, Tommy, you can't wear those pants. They are too old and cheap. They have holes and stains. You need to wear your new pants, the ones with the stripes and buttons. They are nice and clean." + +Tommy did not like his new pants. They were too tight and scratchy. He did not want to wear them. He said, "No, mom, I want to wear my car pants. They are fun and comfy. I don't care if they are old and cheap. They are my favorite pants." + +His mom said, "Tommy, don't be silly. You can't go to the park in your car pants. They are not good for playing. They might rip or get dirty. You have to wear your new pants. They are good for playing. They are strong and bright." + +Tommy did not listen to his mom. He insisted on wearing his car pants. He said, "No, mom, I insist. I want to wear my car pants. They are the best pants. I love them. Please, mom, let me wear my car pants." + +His mom sighed and looked at his dad. His dad smiled and said, "Let him wear his car pants, honey. They are just pants. He is happy in them. He will have fun in the park. And maybe we can buy him some new pants that he likes later." + +His mom nodded and said, "Okay, Tommy, you can wear your car pants. But you have to promise me that you will be careful and not get hurt or dirty. And you have to say thank you to your dad for being nice." + +Tommy was very happy. He said, "Thank you, dad, for being nice. Thank you, mom, for letting me wear my car pants. I promise I will be careful and not get hurt or dirty. I love you both. Can we go to the park now?" + +His mom and dad hugged him and said, "We love you too, Tommy. Yes, we can go to the park now. Let's go have some fun." They took his hand and walked to the car. Tommy wore his car pants and smiled. He was ready to play. +Lila was an adventurous girl who liked to ride her bike. She had a red bike with a bell and a basket. She always wore her helmet when she rode her bike. Her helmet was blue and had a star on it. + +One day, Lila wanted to go to the park with her bike. She asked her mom if she could go. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful and stay on the sidewalk. Lila said okay and put on her helmet. She zipped her jacket and got on her bike. + +She rode her bike along the sidewalk, ringing her bell and saying hello to the people and the dogs she saw. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She was happy and excited. + +She reached the park and saw a big hill. She wanted to go down the hill with her bike. She thought it would be fun and fast. She looked around and saw no cars or people on the road. She decided to try it. + +She pushed her bike to the top of the hill and got ready. She took a deep breath and let go. She zoomed down the hill, feeling the thrill and the speed. She shouted, "Whee!" + +But then, she saw a big rock on the road. She tried to avoid it, but it was too late. She hit the rock and lost her balance. She fell off her bike and rolled on the ground. She scraped her knee and her elbow. She felt a sharp pain and a warm wetness. She started to cry. + +She heard a voice calling her name. It was her mom. She had followed her to the park and saw what happened. She ran to her and hugged her. She said, "Lila, are you okay? What did you do?" + +Lila sobbed and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to go down the hill. It was fun, but then I hit a rock and fell. It hurts, mom. It hurts." + +Her mom said, "Oh, Lila. I'm glad you're adventurous, but you have to be safe too. You can't go down the hill without looking first. You could have been hurt worse. You're lucky you had your helmet on. It protected your head. Come on, let's go home and clean your wounds. I'll put a band-aid and a kiss on them. Then you'll feel better." + +Lila nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lila. You're my brave girl." She picked up her bike and held her hand. They walked home together. Lila learned her lesson. She still liked to ride her bike, but she never went down the hill again. She stayed on the sidewalk and enjoyed the ride. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a big tree with red apples. They want to pick some apples and eat them. + +"Look, Ben, there is a ladder!" Lily says. She points to a wooden ladder leaning on the fence. "We can use it to climb the tree." + +"OK, Lily, let's go!" Ben says. He runs to the ladder and picks it up. He carries it to the tree and puts it against the trunk. + +Lily and Ben climb the ladder, one by one. They reach the branches with the apples. They pick some apples and put them in their pockets. + +But then they hear a loud bark. It is a fat dog, running towards them. The dog is angry. He does not like strangers in his garden. He jumps on the ladder and shakes it. + +"Help, Lily, help!" Ben shouts. He is scared. He holds on to the branch. + +"Help, Ben, help!" Lily shouts. She is scared too. She holds on to another branch. + +The ladder falls to the ground. The dog barks louder. Lily and Ben are stuck in the tree. They do not know what to do. + +They hope someone will come and save them. They hope the dog will go away. They hope the apples are worth it. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys in Anna's room. Anna has a big rug on the floor. It is old and soft. Ben likes to sit on the rug and make cars go vroom. + +One day, Anna wants to play with a new doll. She asks Ben, "Can I lend your car? I want to make my doll drive it." + +Ben says, "No, this is my car. You have your own toys." + +Anna feels sad. She says, "But I let you play with my rug. It is nice to share." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He likes the rug. He says, "OK, you can lend my car. But only for a little while. And be careful with it." + +Anna smiles. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I will be careful with your car." + +They play together with the car and the doll. They have fun on the old rug. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. They saw a big tree with many acorns on the ground. Tom picked up an acorn and said, "Look, Lily, I have a hat!" + +Lily laughed and said, "That's not a hat, that's an acorn! You are joking, Tom!" + +Tom said, "Yes, I am joking. But it is a funny joke, right?" + +Lily said, "Yes, it is a funny joke. Let me try too." She picked up another acorn and put it on her nose. She said, "Look, Tom, I have a nose!" + +Tom laughed and said, "That's not a nose, that's an acorn! You are joking, Lily!" + +Lily said, "Yes, I am joking. But it is a funny joke, right?" + +Tom and Lily joked with the acorns for a while. They made hats, noses, ears and eyes with the acorns. They had a lot of fun. + +But soon they became tired. They had played a lot. They said, "Let's go home, Mommy and Daddy are waiting for us." + +They put the acorns back on the ground and said goodbye to the tree. They held hands and walked to their parents. They told them about their jokes with the acorns. Mommy and Daddy smiled and hugged them. They said, "We are happy you had fun, Tom and Lily. You are very funny and clever. We love you." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with a lot of grass. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. + +They ran up the hill, holding hands. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They reached the top and looked around. They saw a lot of trees and flowers and birds. They also saw something else. It was long and thin and had scales. It was a snake. + +The snake saw them too. It hissed and coiled and showed its teeth. It was angry and scared. It wanted them to go away. + +"Look, a snake!" Lily said. She was curious and brave. She wanted to touch it and see how it felt. + +"No, don't!" Ben said. He was afraid and careful. He knew snakes could hurt them. He wanted to run away. + +But Lily did not listen. She took a step closer to the snake. The snake did not like that. It struck at her with its mouth. It bit her on her leg. Lily screamed and fell down. She felt a lot of pain. + +Ben ran to her and hugged her. He saw blood on her leg. He was very worried. He shouted for help. + +A man heard them and came to them. He saw the snake and the bite. He knew what to do. He took off his belt and tied it around Lily's leg. He picked her up and carried her to his car. He drove them to the hospital. + +The doctors and nurses helped Lily. They gave her medicine and a bandage. They said she would be okay. They said she was lucky. + +Lily and Ben learned a lesson. They learned to be careful and listen. They learned that snakes are not toys. They learned that some things can destroy them. They learned to stay away from them. They learned to respect them. +It was Anna's birthday and she was very happy. She had a big cake with four candles and many balloons. Her friends came to her house to celebrate with her. They played games, sang songs and ate cake. + +"Happy birthday, Anna!" they said. "You are a big girl now!" + +"Thank you, thank you!" Anna said. She smiled and hugged her friends. + +Then, her mom brought a big jug of juice for everyone. She poured some juice in small cups and gave them to the children. + +"Here you go, kids. Enjoy your juice!" she said. + +Anna took a sip of her juice and made a face. It was not sweet like she expected. It was hard and sour. + +"Yuck!" she said. "This juice is hard! I don't like it!" + +Her mom looked at the jug and realized she had made a mistake. She had brought the lemon juice instead of the apple juice. + +"Oh, I'm sorry, Anna. I grabbed the wrong juice. Let me get you some apple juice instead. It is sweet and yummy." she said. + +She went back to the kitchen and brought the apple juice. She poured some in Anna's cup and took away the lemon juice. + +"Here, try this one. It is much better." she said. + +Anna tried the apple juice and smiled. It was sweet and yummy. + +"Mmm, this juice is good! I like it!" she said. + +She drank her juice and shared it with her friends. They all liked it too. + +They finished their juice and cake and continued to celebrate. Anna had a wonderful birthday. She was very happy. +Lily and Ben are poor. They live in a small house with their mom and dad. They do not have many toys or clothes. But they have a TV. They like to watch the TV and see the people dance. + +One day, the TV is broken. Lily and Ben are sad. They do not know what to do. They ask their mom and dad to fix the TV. But their mom and dad say they have no money to fix the TV. They say they are sorry. + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They have an idea. They say to their mom and dad, "We can dance! We can dance like the people on the TV. We can make our own show. Can we dance for you?" + +Their mom and dad smile. They say, "Yes, you can dance for us. We would love to see you dance. You are our stars." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They put on some music. They dance and sing and jump and spin. They make funny faces and silly moves. They make their mom and dad laugh and clap. They have fun. They forget about the TV. They are not poor. They are rich in love. +Tom and Mia liked to play with water. They had a big spray bottle that they filled with water from the tap. They took turns to spray each other and laugh. + +One day, they saw a big spider web in the garden. It was shiny and had many threads. They wondered what would happen if they sprayed it with water. + +"Let's try it!" Tom said. He took the spray bottle and aimed at the web. He pressed the button and water came out. + +The water hit the web and made it wet. The threads stuck together and became heavy. The web sagged and drooped. + +"Oh no!" Mia said. "We broke the web! The spider will be sad!" + +Tom felt sorry. He did not want to hurt the spider. He put down the spray bottle and said, "I'm sorry, spider. We did not mean to break your web. Can we help you fix it?" + +The spider heard Tom and Mia. It was not angry. It knew they were just playing. It crawled out of the web and said, "Thank you for being sorry. You can help me fix my web. You can find some dry threads and bring them to me. Then I can weave them into a new web." + +Tom and Mia nodded. They ran around the garden and looked for dry threads. They found some in the grass, some on the fence, and some on the clothesline. They brought them to the spider and watched it weave a new web. + +The new web was bigger and stronger than the old one. It sparkled in the sun. The spider was happy. It said, "Thank you, Tom and Mia. You are good friends. You can come and visit my web anytime. But please don't spray it with water again." + +Tom and Mia smiled. They said, "You're welcome, spider. You are a good friend too. We won't spray your web again. We will just look at it and admire it." + +They gave the spider a hug and went back to their spray bottle. They sprayed each other and laughed. They had fun with water and learned to be careful with webs. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and puzzles. They also had a big mattress on the floor that they used as a trampoline. They liked to jump and bounce and laugh on the mattress. + +One day, they decided to play a game with their socks. They had a basket full of socks of different colors and patterns. They took out two socks each and tried to find their match in the basket. They had to hurry, because their mom would come soon to put them to bed. + +"Look, I found a match!" Lily said, holding up two pink socks with hearts. "They are the same!" + +"Good job, Lily!" Ben said, looking for his match. He had one blue sock with stripes and one green sock with dots. He searched and searched, but he could not find another sock like his. He felt anxious. He did not want to lose the game. + +"Ben, what's wrong?" Lily asked, seeing his face. "Did you find your match?" + +"No, I can't find it!" Ben said, almost crying. "There is no other sock like mine!" + +Lily felt sorry for her brother. She looked at his socks and had an idea. She took off one of her socks and gave it to him. + +"Here, Ben, take this sock. It has hearts, like mine. Now we both have a match!" + +Ben looked at the sock and smiled. He put it on and hugged his sister. + +"Thank you, Lily! You are the best!" he said. "Now we both have a match!" + +They put the basket away and jumped on the mattress, happy and tired. They did not care that their socks did not match perfectly. They only cared that they had each other. +Ben was a smart boy. He liked to learn new things and play with his toys. He also liked cookies very much. He knew where his mom kept the cookies in the kitchen. But he also knew that he had to ask before he took one. + +One day, Ben was very hungry. He wanted a cookie. He went to the kitchen and saw the cookie jar on the counter. He looked around and did not see his mom. He thought, maybe I can take one cookie and she will not know. He pushed a chair to the counter and climbed on it. He reached for the cookie jar and opened it. + +"Ben, what are you doing?" He heard his mom's voice behind him. He turned around and saw her standing in the doorway. He felt scared and guilty. He dropped the cookie jar and it broke on the floor. Cookies and pieces of glass were everywhere. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I wanted a cookie. I was hungry." Ben said in a small voice. + +"Ben, you know you have to ask me before you take a cookie. And you know you have to be careful with the cookie jar. It can break and hurt you. You made a big mess and you could have cut yourself." His mom said in a stern voice. + +"I know, mom. I was not smart. I was bad. I'm sorry." Ben said and started to cry. + +His mom sighed and hugged him. "It's okay, Ben. I'm not mad at you. I'm glad you are not hurt. But you have to learn from your mistake. You have to be smart and ask before you take things. And you have to be careful with things that can break. Do you understand?" She said in a soft voice. + +"Yes, mom. I understand. I will be smart and ask. I will be careful. I love you, mom." Ben said and hugged her back. + +"I love you too, Ben. Now, let's clean up this mess together. And then, you can have one cookie. But only one, okay?" She said and smiled. + +"Okay, mom. Thank you. You are the best mom." Ben said and smiled too. + +They cleaned up the mess and threw away the broken cookie jar. Then, they sat down and shared a cookie. Ben learned his lesson and did not try to take cookies without asking again. He was a smart boy. +Anna liked to write in her diary every day. She wrote about what she did, what she saw, and what she felt. She had a pink diary with a lock and a key. She kept the key in her pocket. + +One day, Anna went to the park with her mom and her brother Tom. They played on the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. Anna saw a big dog, a red kite, and a yellow flower. She wanted to write about them in her diary. + +"Mom, can I write in my diary now?" Anna asked. + +"Not now, sweetie. We have to go home soon. Why don't you write when we get there?" Mom suggested. + +"But I want to write now. I might forget what I saw," Anna said. + +"Okay, okay. You can write for a few minutes. But don't lose your key, okay?" Mom said. + +Anna nodded and took out her diary and a pencil. She opened the lock with her key and started to write. She wrote "I saw a big dog. It was brown and white. It barked at me. I was scared." She wrote "I saw a red kite. It flew high in the sky. It was pretty. I wanted to fly it." She wrote "I saw a yellow flower. It smelled good. I picked it and gave it to Mom. She smiled." + +She closed her diary and locked it. She put the key back in her pocket. But her pocket was tight. The key did not fit well. It fell out of her pocket and onto the ground. Anna did not notice. + +She ran to Mom and Tom. "I'm done writing. Can we go home now?" she asked. + +"Sure, let's go. Did you lock your diary?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, I did. And I have the key," Anna said. + +She reached into her pocket. But the key was not there. She looked at her pocket. It had a hole. She gasped. + +"Mom, I lost my key!" she cried. +Lily and Tom are playing in the attic. They like to look at the old things that mom and dad keep there. They find a big box with a cord. They wonder what it is. + +"Maybe it is a toy," Tom says. He pulls the cord. Nothing happens. + +"Maybe it is broken," Lily says. She pulls the cord too. Still nothing happens. + +They notice a plug at the end of the cord. They look for a hole in the wall. They find one and put the plug in. They hear a click. + +They pull the cord again. A bright light comes out of the box. They see pictures on the wall. They are pictures of mom and dad when they were young. + +"Wow!" Lily and Tom say. "It is a magic box!" + +They sit on the floor and watch the pictures. They see mom and dad smiling, laughing, dancing, and hugging. They see mom and dad holding a baby. It is Lily. + +"Look, Tom, it is me!" Lily says. She points to the baby. + +Tom smiles. He pulls the cord again. He sees another baby. It is him. + +"Look, Lily, it is me!" Tom says. He points to the baby. + +Lily smiles. She hugs Tom. They are happy. They love the magic box. They love mom and dad. They love each other. +Lily and Ben love to go to the park with Mom. They like to swing, slide, and run on the grass. Sometimes they see dogs, birds, and squirrels. They always have fun. + +One day, they saw something new at the park. It was a huge hanger. It was bigger than a house. It had a big door and a big window. Lily and Ben wondered what was inside. + +"Mom, what is that?" Lily asked. + +"That is a hanger, Lily. It is where people keep big things that can fly in the sky. Like planes and helicopters," Mom said. + +"Can we see them?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe. Let's go closer and look," Mom said. + +They walked to the hanger and peeked through the window. They saw a big plane with wings and a propeller. It was shiny and red. They also saw a small helicopter with blades and a tail. It was yellow and blue. + +"Wow, they are so cool!" Lily said. + +"I want to fly in them!" Ben said. + +"Maybe someday you will, Ben. But for now, we have to go. It is time for lunch," Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom. Bye, hanger. Bye, plane. Bye, helicopter," Lily and Ben said. + +They waved to the hanger and the flying things. Then they ran back to the car. They were hungry and happy. They had a new thing to talk about at lunch. They learned something new at the park. +Lily and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to slide, run, and swing. They had a lot of fun together. + +One day, the sky was gray and it started to rain. Lily and Sam ran to the big tree to stay dry. They waited for the rain to stop, but it did not. They felt sad and cold. + +"I want to go home," Lily said. "I miss my mom and dad." + +"Me too," Sam said. "But we can't go now. The rain is too much." + +They hugged each other and tried to be brave. They looked at the swing. It was wet and lonely. They wished they could swing and laugh again. + +Then they heard a voice. It was Lily's mom. She had come to pick them up. She had a big umbrella and a warm smile. + +"Lily, Sam, are you okay?" she asked. "I'm sorry I'm late. The rain made the road slow." + +She opened the umbrella and walked to them. She wrapped them in a big hug. She comforted them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. You are safe now. Let's go home and have some hot cocoa." + +Lily and Sam felt happy and relieved. They thanked Lily's mom and followed her to the car. They waved goodbye to the swing. They hoped the sun would come out soon. They knew they would play again. +Tom and Anna are busy. They want to make a cake for Mom. They have flour, sugar, butter and milk. But they need one more thing. They need an egg. + +"Where can we find an egg?" Tom asks Anna. + +"Maybe in the fridge," Anna says. They run to the fridge and open it. But there is no egg. + +"Maybe in the pantry," Tom says. They run to the pantry and open it. But there is no egg. + +"Maybe in the backyard," Anna says. They run to the backyard and see a hen. The hen has a nest with some eggs. + +"Look, there is an egg!" Tom says. He tries to take an egg from the nest. But the hen is angry. She pecks at Tom and makes a loud noise. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cries. He drops the egg and it breaks. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Anna asks. She hugs Tom and wipes his tears. + +"I'm okay, but the egg is not," Tom says. He looks at the broken egg and feels sad. + +"Maybe we can find another egg," Anna says. She looks around and sees a basket. The basket has some eggs. They are painted with different colors. + +"Look, there are more eggs!" Anna says. She picks up a blue egg and shows it to Tom. + +"Wow, they are pretty," Tom says. He picks up a yellow egg and smiles. + +"Maybe these are special eggs," Anna says. "Maybe they are for Easter." + +"Maybe they are for Mom," Tom says. "Maybe we can give them to her instead of a cake." + +"Good idea," Anna says. They take the eggs and run to the house. They find Mom in the living room. + +"Mom, Mom, look what we have for you!" Tom and Anna say. They show Mom the eggs and give them to her. + +"Oh, thank you, my sweeties," Mom says. She hugs Tom and Anna and kisses them. "These are the most beautiful eggs I have ever seen. Where did you find them?" + +"We found them in the backyard," Tom and Anna say. "We wanted to make a cake for you, but we could not find an egg. Then we saw the hen and her eggs, but she was angry and pecked at Tom. Then we saw the basket and the painted eggs, and we thought they were for you." + +Mom smiles and laughs. "You are very clever and brave, my darlings," she says. "You managed to find a wonderful gift for me. I love you very much." + +"We love you too, Mom," Tom and Anna say. They hug Mom and feel happy. They do not need a cake. They have eggs and love. +Lily and Sam were friends. They liked to play with toys and watch movies. One day, they wanted to watch a movie about a dog and a boy. They asked Mom to make popcorn for them. Mom said yes and went to the kitchen. + +Lily and Sam waited for the popcorn. They heard a loud pop. Then they heard a beep. Then they smelled smoke. They ran to the kitchen. They saw Mom holding a big bowl. The bowl was full of black popcorn. Smoke came out of the bowl. Mom looked sad. + +"Oh no, the popcorn is burned!" Mom said. "I'm sorry, Lily and Sam. We can't eat this popcorn. It is not sweet. It is bad." + +Lily and Sam felt sorry for Mom. They wanted to help her. They had an idea. + +"It's okay, Mom," Lily said. "We can rescue the popcorn. We can make it sweet again." + +"How can we do that?" Mom asked. + +"We can put honey on it," Sam said. "Honey is sweet. We like honey." + +Mom smiled. She liked honey too. She thought it was a good idea. + +"Okay, let's try it," Mom said. "But be careful. Honey is sticky." + +Mom got a jar of honey. She gave it to Lily and Sam. They took turns to pour honey on the popcorn. They mixed it well. They tasted it. + +"Mmm, this is good," Lily said. + +"Yes, it is," Sam said. + +Mom tasted it too. She agreed. + +"You're right, this is good," Mom said. "You rescued the popcorn. You made it sweet again. You are very clever." + +Lily and Sam smiled. They were happy. They hugged Mom. They took the bowl of popcorn to the living room. They watched the movie about the dog and the boy. They ate the popcorn. They had fun. They loved Mom. Mom loved them. +Sara and Tom are playing dress-up with their mom's old clothes. Sara puts on a big hat and a long dress. Tom wears a shirt and a tie. They pretend to be actors on a stage. + +"Hello, everyone!" Sara says. "We are going to show you a story. It is about a princess and a prince. They are very happy and love each other." + +Tom nods and smiles. He holds Sara's hand. "Yes, we are. And we have a terrible dragon to fight. He wants to take the princess away. But we are brave and strong. We will save the day." + +They act out their story. They make funny noises and faces. They run and jump and hug. They use a cloth as a dragon and a stick as a sword. They have a lot of fun. + +When they finish, they bow to their audience. Their mom and dad are watching from the couch. They clap their hands and cheer. They applaud for Sara and Tom. + +"Wow, that was amazing!" Mom says. "You are very good actors. You made a great story." + +"Thank you, thank you!" Sara and Tom say. They feel proud and happy. They love to play dress-up. They love to make stories. They love their mom and dad. They hug them and kiss them. They are a happy family. +Lily liked to play with her fairy doll. She named her fairy doll Faye. Faye had wings and a dress and a wand. Lily took Faye everywhere. She played with Faye in the garden, in the bath, and in her bed. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. She brought Faye with her. She wanted to show Faye the swings and the slide and the sandbox. She had a lot of fun with Faye. She made Faye fly in the air and land on the grass. She put Faye on the swing and pushed her gently. She slid down the slide with Faye in her arms. She buried Faye in the sand and dug her out. + +But then, Lily saw a huge dog. The dog was brown and furry and had a big tongue. The dog ran towards Lily and Faye. Lily was scared. She dropped Faye on the ground and ran to her mom and dad. The dog picked up Faye in his mouth and ran away. + +Lily cried. She lost Faye. She wanted Faye back. She asked her mom and dad to help her find Faye. They looked everywhere. They asked the other people in the park. They searched the grass and the sand and the slide. But they could not find Faye. + +Lily was very sad. She missed Faye. She hugged her mom and dad. They hugged her back. They told her they were sorry. They told her they loved her. They told her they would buy her a new fairy doll. + +Lily said, "Thank you, mom and dad. I love you too. But I still miss Faye. She was my best friend. I hope the dog is nice to her." +Tom and Lily were playing with their cars in the garden. They liked to make noises and pretend they were racing. Tom had a red car and Lily had a blue car. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, a big dog came into the garden. It was black and hairy and had sharp teeth. It barked loudly and ran towards them. Tom and Lily were very scared. They dropped their cars and ran to the house. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. "There is a big dog!" + +Their mom heard them and came out. She saw the dog and shooed it away. She hugged Tom and Lily and said, "Don't worry, my loves. You are safe now. The dog is gone." + +Tom and Lily were happy to see their mom. They thanked her and told her what happened. They wanted to go back to their cars, but they saw that the dog had bitten them and made them wreck. + +"Oh no!" Tom said. "Look at our cars! They are wreck! The dog was stupid and mean!" + +Lily nodded. "Yes, he was. He scared us and wreck our cars. We don't like him." + +Their mom said, "I'm sorry, my loves. Your cars are wreck. But you are not. You are brave and smart. And I love you very much. How about we go inside and have some cookies and milk? And maybe later we can get you some new cars." + +Tom and Lily smiled. They liked cookies and milk. And they liked new cars. They said, "Okay, mom. We love you too. Thank you for saving us." + +They went inside with their mom and left the wreck cars behind. They hoped the dog would not come back. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big jeep in the street. It is green and shiny. They want to look at it. + +"Can we go to the jeep?" Tom asks Sue. + +"OK, but we have to be careful," Sue says. "The jeep is not ours. Maybe someone is inside." + +They walk to the jeep. They examine it. They touch the wheels, the doors, the windows. They see a lot of buttons and levers inside. They wonder what they do. + +"Look, there is a key!" Tom says. He points to the ignition. "Can we turn it on?" + +"No, Tom, that is not safe!" Sue says. "We don't know how to drive. We could crash or hurt someone. We have to leave the jeep alone." + +Sue is right. Tom knows she is right. But he is curious. He wants to try the key. He reaches for it. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud voice. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing?" It is the owner of the jeep. He is angry. He comes out of his house. He sees Tom and Sue by his jeep. + +Tom and Sue are scared. They run away. They say sorry to the owner. They go back to their yard. They decide to play with their toys instead. They learn a lesson. They don't touch things that are not theirs. They stay safe. +Ben likes jazz. Jazz is music with drums, horns, and piano. Ben likes to tap his feet and clap his hands when he hears jazz. He wants to learn how to play jazz. + +One day, Ben goes to the park with his mom. He sees a man playing a saxophone. A saxophone is a big horn with many buttons. The man makes jazz with his saxophone. Ben is amazed. He runs to the man and says, "Hello! I like your jazz. Can you teach me how to play?" + +The man smiles and says, "Sure, kid. You have a good ear for jazz. But you need a saxophone to play. Do you have one?" + +Ben shakes his head. He does not have a saxophone. He only has a toy flute. A flute is a small horn with a hole. Ben says, "I have a flute. Can I play jazz with a flute?" + +The man says, "Well, a flute is not the same as a saxophone. A saxophone is thick and heavy. A flute is thin and light. A saxophone makes low and loud sounds. A flute makes high and soft sounds. But you can still play jazz with a flute. You just need to practice and improvise." + +The man shows Ben how to hold the flute and blow into it. He teaches Ben some notes and rhythms. He says, "Jazz is not just about playing the right notes. It is also about playing with feeling and creativity. You have to listen to the other musicians and respond to them. You have to make up your own melodies and variations. That is called improvising." + +Ben tries to improvise with the man. He plays his flute along with the saxophone. He copies some of the man's notes and makes some of his own. He plays with feeling and creativity. He has fun. He learns how to play jazz. + +The man says, "You are doing great, kid. You have a lot of talent and passion for jazz. Keep practicing and you will be a jazz star someday." + +Ben says, "Thank you, sir. You are a great teacher and a great jazz player. I hope to see you again." + +Ben and the man hug and say goodbye. Ben goes back to his mom. He is happy. He learned how to play jazz. He loves jazz. +Lily liked to play with her toy horse. She named it Brownie and gave it a red ribbon. She pretended that Brownie was a real horse and she was a princess. She rode Brownie around the house and made him jump over pillows and chairs. + +One day, her brother Tom came into her room. He saw Brownie and wanted to play with him. He grabbed Brownie from Lily and said, "This is my horse now. You can have this smelly bear instead." He threw a stuffed bear at Lily and ran away with Brownie. + +Lily was very angry and sad. She did not want the smelly bear. She wanted her horse back. She followed Tom and shouted, "Give me Brownie back! He is my horse, not yours! You are a mean brother!" + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He laughed and said, "No, he is mine. He is a cool horse. You are a silly girl. Go away!" He ran faster and hid behind the sofa. + +Lily did not give up. She ran after Tom and pulled his hair. She said, "Give me Brownie back or I will tell Mommy! You are a bad boy!" She tried to take Brownie from Tom's hands. + +Tom and Lily started to fight over Brownie. They pulled and pushed and yelled. They made a lot of noise and mess. They did not hear Mommy coming into the living room. + +Mommy saw Tom and Lily fighting. She was very angry and said, "Stop it right now! What are you doing? Why are you fighting over a toy horse?" + +Tom and Lily stopped fighting. They looked at Mommy and said, "He took my horse!" "She wants my horse!" + +Mommy said, "You cannot take or demand things that are not yours. You have to share and be nice to each other. You have to say please and thank you. You have to apologize and hug. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said, "I'm sorry." "I'm sorry too." They hugged and said, "I love you." "I love you too." + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's better. Now, you can play with Brownie together. But first, you have to clean up this mess. And you have to wash the smelly bear. He needs some love too." +Lily is a tall kid. She likes to play with her toys. She has a lot of toys. She has dolls, cars, blocks, and books. She likes to bring her toys to the park. She can share with other kids. + +One day, Lily goes to the park with her mom. She brings her favorite doll. Her doll has a pink dress and long hair. Lily loves her doll. She puts her doll on the swing. She pushes her doll gently. She says, "Whee, you are having fun, doll!" + +Then, she sees a boy. The boy is not tall. He is small. He has no toys. He looks sad. He sits on the bench. He watches Lily and her doll. + +Lily wants to be nice. She walks to the boy. She smiles. She says, "Hi, I am Lily. What is your name?" + +The boy looks at Lily. He says, "Hi, I am Ben. I have no toys. I am bored." + +Lily feels sorry for Ben. She says, "Do you want to play with me? You can play with my doll. She is very pretty. She likes to swing." + +Ben smiles. He says, "Yes, thank you. You are very kind. I like your doll. She is very pretty. She likes to swing." + +Lily and Ben become friends. They play with the doll. They take turns pushing her on the swing. They laugh and talk. They have fun. + +Lily's mom watches them. She is happy. She says, "Lily, you are a good kid. You share your toys. You make new friends. I am proud of you." + +Lily hugs her mom. She says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. I love my doll. I love Ben. I love the park." +Lily loved her doll very much. She named her doll Anna and gave her a pink dress and a hat. Lily liked to observe Anna and pretend she was her friend. She would talk to Anna and hug her and make her tea. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and Anna. She saw a chubby boy playing with a ball. He looked happy and fun. Lily wanted to play with him, but she was shy. She held Anna close and watched him. + +"Hi, what's your name?" the boy asked, coming over to Lily. He smiled and showed his white teeth. + +Lily felt scared and hid behind her mom. She did not say anything. + +"This is Lily, and this is her doll Anna," her mom said, gently. "She likes to observe things. Do you want to play with her?" + +The boy nodded and held out his ball. "I'm Sam, and this is my ball. It's blue and bouncy. Do you like balls?" + +Lily looked at the ball and then at Anna. She liked balls, but she loved Anna more. She wondered if Sam would like Anna too. + +She took a deep breath and stepped out from behind her mom. She held Anna in one hand and reached for the ball with the other. + +"I'm Lily, and this is Anna. She's my friend. Do you want to see her?" she asked, softly. + +Sam smiled and took Anna. He looked at her dress and hat and hair. He thought she was pretty and nice. + +"She's lovely. Can I hold her?" he asked. + +Lily nodded and smiled back. She felt happy and brave. She took the ball and bounced it. + +"Yes, you can hold her. Do you want to play ball with me?" she asked. + +Sam nodded and hugged Anna. He felt happy and kind. He gave the ball back to Lily. + +"Yes, I want to play ball with you. Do you want to be my friend?" he asked. + +Lily nodded and hugged Sam. She felt happy and friendly. She gave Anna back to Sam. + +"Yes, I want to be your friend. Do you want to share my tea?" she asked. + +Sam nodded and hugged Lily. He felt happy and hungry. He took Anna and the ball. + +"Yes, I want to share your tea. Do you want to sit on the bench?" he asked. + +Lily nodded and hugged Sam. She felt happy and cozy. She took Anna and the ball. + +"Yes, I want to sit on the bench. Do you want to observe the birds?" she asked. + +Sam nodded and hugged Lily. He felt happy and curious. He took Anna and the ball. + +"Yes, I want to observe the birds. Do you want to sing with me?" he asked. + +Lily nodded and hugged Sam. She felt happy and joyful. She took Anna and the ball. + +"Yes, I want to sing with you. Do you want to be my best friend?" she asked. + +Sam nodded and hugged Lily. He felt happy and loved. He took Anna and the ball. + +"Yes, I want to be your best friend. Do you want to be mine?" he asked. + +Lily nodded and hugged Sam. She felt happy and lucky. She took Anna and the ball. + +"Yes, I want to be yours. Do you want to come to my house?" she asked. + +Sam nodded and hugged Lily. He felt happy and excited. He took Anna and the ball. + +"Yes, I want to come to your house. Do you want to come to mine?" he asked. + +Lily nodded and hugged Sam. She felt happy and eager. She took Anna and the ball. + +"Yes, I want to come to yours. Do you want to be friends forever?" she asked. + +Sam nodded and hugged Lily. He felt happy and grateful. He took Anna and the ball. + +"Yes, I want to be friends forever. Do you want to hug me?" he asked. + +Lily nodded and hugged Sam. She felt happy and warm. She took Anna and the ball. + +"Yes, I want to hug you. Do you want to hug me?" she asked. + +Sam nodded and hugged Lily. He felt happy and safe. He took Anna and the ball. + +"Yes, I want to hug you. Do you want to say I love you?" he asked. + +Lily nodded and hugged Sam. She felt happy and sweet. She took Anna and the ball. + +"Yes, I want to say I love you. Do you want to say I love you?" she asked. + +Sam nodded and hugged Lily. He felt happy and happy. He took Anna and the ball. + +"Yes, I want to say I love you. I love you, Lily," he said. + +Lily smiled and hugged Sam. She felt happy and happy. She took Anna and the ball. + +"I love you, Sam," she said. + +They hugged and kissed and laughed and played +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the snow. They make snowmen and snowballs and snow angels. They have fun. + +But one day, Sara loses her mitten. She feels cold and sad. She looks for her mitten in the snow, but she cannot find it. She starts to cry. + +Ben hears Sara cry. He runs to her and gives her a hug. He says, "Don't cry, Sara. I will help you find your mitten. We can share mine until then. Here, take my hand." + +Sara takes Ben's hand and feels a little better. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. I hope we find my mitten soon." + +Ben says, "Me too. But don't worry, Sara. We will find it. We just need to be calm and look carefully. Maybe it is under that snow pile. Let's go and see." + +Sara and Ben go to the snow pile and dig with their hands. They find a lot of things: a pine cone, a stick, a rock, a leaf, and a red mitten. Sara's mitten! + +Sara is very happy. She puts on her mitten and says, "Yay! I found my mitten! It was under the snow pile. Thank you, Ben, for helping me. You are the best!" + +Ben is happy too. He says, "You're welcome, Sara. I'm glad you found your mitten. Now we can play some more. Do you want to make a snow fort?" + +Sara says, "Yes, I do. Let's make a snow fort. And then we can have some hot chocolate. I love you, Ben." + +Ben says, "I love you too, Sara. You are my favorite sister. Come on, let's go." + +Sara and Ben hold hands and run to the snow fort. They are happy and warm. They have fun. +Tommy likes to look at the stars at night. He thinks they are bright and pretty. He wants to know more about them. He asks his mom, "What are stars, mom?" + +Mom smiles and hugs Tommy. She says, "Stars are big balls of fire in the sky. They are very far away from us. They are powerful and make light and heat." + +Tommy nods. He says, "I like stars. They are powerful and make light and heat. Can I touch them, mom?" + +Mom shakes her head. She says, "No, Tommy. You cannot touch them. They are too hot and too far. If you try to touch them, you will get hurt. You can only look at them and admire them." + +Tommy understands. He says, "Okay, mom. I will not touch them. I will only look at them and admire them. They are beautiful and powerful. Thank you for telling me, mom." + +Mom kisses Tommy. She says, "You are welcome, Tommy. You are a smart and curious boy. I love you, Tommy." + +Tommy says, "I love you too, mom." He snuggles with mom and looks at the stars. He feels happy and sleepy. He dreams of stars. +Jill and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But they also liked to pretend. They pretended they were spies, and they had to escape from bad guys. + +"Look, Tom, there is a fake tree!" Jill said. She pointed to a big green thing with a door. "Maybe we can hide inside and relax." + +"Good idea, Jill. Let's go!" Tom said. They ran to the fake tree and opened the door. Inside, they saw a lot of buttons and screens. It was not a fake tree, it was a rocket! + +"Wow, this is cool!" Jill said. She pressed a button. The rocket made a loud noise and started to shake. + +"Uh-oh, what did you do, Jill?" Tom said. He was scared. He looked out the window and saw the park getting smaller and smaller. + +"I don't know, Tom. I think we are going to space!" Jill said. She was scared too. They hugged each other and hoped they could come back. + +The end. +Lily and Ben like to pretend. They have a big box of toys and clothes. They can be anything they want. Today, they want to pretend they are in a town. + +Lily puts on a hat and a coat. She is a doctor. She has a bag with a stethoscope and a bandage. Ben puts on a shirt and a tie. He is a teacher. He has a book and a chalk. They make a town with their toys. They have a school, a hospital, a shop, and a park. + +"Hello, doctor," Ben says. "Can you help me? I have a sore throat." + +"Of course, teacher," Lily says. "Come to the hospital. I will check you." + +Lily and Ben go to the hospital. Lily listens to Ben's chest with the stethoscope. She puts a bandage on his neck. + +"You have a cold, teacher," Lily says. "You need to rest and drink water." + +"Thank you, doctor," Ben says. "You are very kind and patient." + +Lily and Ben smile. They like to pretend. They have fun in their town. They are good friends. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside in spring. Spring is when the flowers grow and the sun is hot. Lily and Tom like to act like animals. They run, jump, and make noises. + +One day, they act like lions. They roar and chase each other. They find a big rock and pretend it is their den. They lie down and rest. Lily says, "I am the king of the lions. You are my cub." Tom says, "No, I am the king. You are my queen." They argue and growl. + +Then they hear a real lion. It is in the zoo next to their park. It roars louder than them. Lily and Tom are scared. They think the lion can see them. They run away from the rock. They hide behind a tree. They whisper, "That is a real lion. It is not acting. It is hungry and angry." + +They wait until the lion stops roaring. Then they run to their moms. They tell them what they saw and heard. Their moms hug them and say, "You are brave. But you should not act like lions near the zoo. The real lions might not like it. They might think you are their food." + +Lily and Tom nod. They say, "We are sorry. We will not act like lions again. We will act like something else. Maybe like birds or fish or monkeys." Their moms smile and say, "That sounds like fun. But be careful and stay away from the zoo. And drink some water. It is hot today." Lily and Tom drink some water and go back to play. They act like birds and fly in the sky. They are happy and safe. +One day, a girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big pond with many ducks and swans. She liked the swans very much. They had long necks and white feathers. She wanted to touch one. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, can I touch a swan?" + +Her mom said, "No, Lily, you can't. Swans are not pets. They can bite you if you get too close. They are wild animals. You can look at them, but not touch them." + +Lily was sad. She really wanted to touch a swan. She saw one swan that looked troubled. It had a string around its neck. It looked like it was hurting. Lily felt sorry for the swan. She wanted to help it. + +She waited until her mom was not looking. She ran to the pond. She reached out her hand to the swan. She wanted to take off the string. + +But the swan did not like that. It was scared and angry. It snapped at Lily's hand. It bit her hard. Lily cried out loud. She dropped her hand. It was bleeding. + +Her mom heard her cry. She ran to her. She saw what happened. She was very worried. She hugged Lily. She said, "Lily, what did you do? I told you not to touch the swans. They are not friendly. They can hurt you. You are very lucky. It could have been worse." + +Lily was sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to help the swan. It had a string. It looked troubled. I wanted to make it better." + +Her mom said, "I know, Lily, you have a kind heart. But you have to be careful. You can't help the swans by yourself. You need to ask for help. There are people who can help the swans. They are called animal doctors. They know how to help them. They have tools and medicine. They can take off the string. They can make the swan better." + +Lily said, "Really? Can we call them? Can we help the swan?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, we can. We can call them right now. We can tell them where the swan is. They will come and help it. They will be happy that you told them. You did a good thing, Lily. But next time, please listen to me. Don't touch the swans. They are not toys. They are living things. They have feelings. They need respect." + +Lily said, "OK, mom. I understand. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my brave girl. Now let's go and get your hand fixed. It will be OK. Don't worry." +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars and dolls. But today they have a quarrel. Ben wants to build a big tower with all the blocks. Mia wants to make a house with some blocks and a car with others. + +"No, Mia, these are my blocks!" Ben says. He grabs the blocks from Mia's hands. + +"Hey, Ben, that is not nice!" Mia says. She pulls the blocks back from Ben. + +They tug and pull and shout. Their mouths are angry and loud. They do not share or take turns. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see. She sees Ben and Mia with the blocks. She is not happy. + +"Ben, Mia, what are you doing?" Mom asks. "Why are you quarreling?" + +"Ben took my blocks!" Mia says. + +"Mia took my blocks!" Ben says. + +Mom shakes her head. "Blocks are for playing, not for quarreling. You have to share and be kind. Can you say sorry to each other?" + +Ben and Mia look at each other. They feel bad. They do not want to quarrel. They want to be friends. + +"Sorry, Mia," Ben says. + +"Sorry, Ben," Mia says. + +They hug and smile. Mom smiles too. + +"Good, now you can play together. How about you make a tower and a house and a car with the blocks? That would be fun and successful," Mom says. + +Ben and Mia nod. They agree. They use the blocks to make a tower and a house and a car. They are happy and proud. They show Mom their creations. + +"Wow, you did a great job!" Mom says. "You are very successful builders. And you are very good friends." +Sam loves his toy car. It is red and shiny and has four big wheels. He likes to make it go fast on the floor and say "vroom, vroom". He pretends he is a mighty driver who can go anywhere. + +One day, his car gets dirty. He sees some mud on the road and thinks it would be fun to drive his car through it. He pushes his car into the mud and makes it go splish, splash. He laughs and says "whee, whee". But then he sees his car is all brown and sticky. He feels sad and says "oh no, oh no". + +He runs to his mom and shows her his car. He says "mom, mom, look at my car. It is dirty. Can you help me?" His mom smiles and says "don't worry, Sam. We can clean your car. Come with me". She takes him to the sink and fills it with warm water and soap. She says "now, you can rub your car with this cloth and make it shiny again". She gives him a soft cloth and shows him how to rub his car gently. + +Sam follows his mom and rubs his car with the cloth. He sees the mud come off and the red color come back. He says "wow, wow, look at my car. It is shiny again. Thank you, mom". His mom says "you're welcome, Sam. You did a good job. Now, you can play with your car again. But remember, be careful where you drive it". She hugs him and kisses him. + +Sam hugs his mom and kisses her back. He says "I love you, mom. And I love my car. It is the best car ever. It is a mighty car". He takes his car and runs to his room. He makes it go fast on the floor and says "vroom, vroom". He is happy and proud of his car. He thinks he is a mighty driver who can go anywhere. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to look at the big trees and the flowers. They saw a sign that said "Ancient Cross". They did not know what that meant. + +"What is a cross?" Lily asked Ben. + +Ben shrugged. He did not know either. He pointed to the sign. "Maybe it is over there." + +They walked to the sign. They saw a big stone with a shape on it. The shape looked like two sticks crossed over each other. The stone was old and had cracks and moss on it. + +"This is a cross," Ben said. "It is ancient. That means very old." + +Lily nodded. She touched the stone. It was cold and hard. She wondered who made it and why. + +A man came over to them. He had a hat and a camera. He smiled at them. + +"Hello, children," he said. "Do you like the cross?" + +"Yes," Lily and Ben said. + +The man nodded. He took a picture of the cross. He looked at his camera. He showed it to Lily and Ben. + +"See? This is a cross too. But it is not ancient. It is new. I made it with my camera." + +Lily and Ben looked at the picture. They saw the cross on the screen. It looked like the stone, but it was bright and clear. + +"Wow," Lily said. + +"That is cool," Ben said. + +The man smiled again. He put his camera in his pocket. He looked at Lily and Ben. + +"Do you want to know more about the cross?" he asked. + +"Yes, please," Lily and Ben said. + +The man nodded. He sat down on a bench. He invited Lily and Ben to sit with him. + +"I will tell you a story," he said. "A story about the cross and what it means. But first, can I recommend something to you?" + +"What?" Lily and Ben asked. + +The man pointed to a cart nearby. It had a sign that said "Ice Cream". + +"I recommend you get some ice cream," he said. "It is very hot today. And ice cream is very yummy. Do you like ice cream?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They liked ice cream very much. + +The man smiled. He gave them some money. He told them to go to the cart and get some ice cream. He said he would wait for them. + +Lily and Ben ran to the cart. They thanked the man. They got some ice cream. They came back to the bench. They sat with the man. They ate their ice cream. They listened to his story. They learned about the cross and what it meant. They had a good time. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the garden. They had a small patch of dirt where they could grow things. Ben liked to grow carrots and Lily liked to grow radishes. They watered their plants every day and waited for them to grow. + +One day, they saw some big red radishes poking out of the dirt. Lily was very happy and ran to pick them. She pulled out one, two, three radishes and put them in her basket. She did not leave any for Ben. + +"Hey, those are my radishes too!" Ben said. "We planted them together. You have to share!" + +"No, they are mine!" Lily said. "I own them. I like radishes more than you. You can have the carrots." + +"But I want some radishes too!" Ben said. "That's not fair. You are being bossy!" + +Lily stuck out her tongue and ran away with her basket. Ben was very sad and angry. He did not want to play with Lily anymore. + +Then he saw something in the dirt. It was a big, orange carrot. He pulled it out and saw that it was bigger and juicier than any of the radishes. He smiled and took a bite. It was sweet and crunchy. + +He decided to share his carrot with Lily. Maybe she would share her radishes with him too. He ran after her and called her name. + +"Lily, Lily, look what I found! A big carrot! Do you want some?" + +Lily stopped and turned around. She saw the carrot and her eyes widened. She liked carrots too. She felt sorry for being bossy. + +"Wow, that's a nice carrot!" she said. "Yes, I want some. And you can have some of my radishes too. I'm sorry for taking them all. Let's share and be friends." + +Ben and Lily hugged and shared their carrot and radishes. They were happy and learned to be nice to each other. They enjoyed their garden and their friendship. +Lily loved to skip. She skipped in the park, she skipped in the garden, she skipped in the house. She skipped with her friends, she skipped with her doll, she skipped with her dog. She was a happy girl who liked to skip. + +One day, she went to the zoo with her mom and dad. She saw many animals that she had never seen before. She saw a big elephant, a tall giraffe, a funny monkey, and a striped zebra. She skipped from one cage to another, looking at the animals with wonder. + +Then she saw a lion. It was a big, yellow lion with a long, brown mane. It was lying on a rock, looking bored and sleepy. Lily thought the lion was adorable. She wanted to skip with the lion. She ran to the fence and called out, "Hello, lion! Do you want to skip with me?" + +The lion opened one eye and looked at Lily. He saw a small, pink girl with curly, blond hair. He heard a loud, high voice that hurt his ears. He was not amused. He growled, "No, I do not want to skip with you. I want to sleep. Go away, little girl, or I will eat you." + +Lily was scared. She did not like the lion's growl. She did not like the lion's teeth. She did not think the lion was adorable anymore. She ran back to her mom and dad, who hugged her and comforted her. They told her that the lion was not a friendly animal, and that she should not bother him. They took her to see some other animals that were more gentle and playful. + +Lily learned a lesson that day. She learned that not all animals like to skip, and that some animals can be dangerous. She decided to skip only with her friends, her doll, and her dog. She was still a happy girl who liked to skip. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw many flowers and bugs and birds. They were having great fun. + +But then, Tom felt a sting on his arm. He looked and saw a red bump. It was a mosquito bite. It hurt and itched. He cried, "Ow! Ow! Ow!" + +Lily heard him and ran to him. She saw the bite and said, "Oh no! A bad mosquito bit you! I know what to do. You have to squeeze it." + +She took his arm and squeezed the bump. Tom felt more pain and said, "Ow! Ow! Ow! Stop! That hurts more!" + +Lily said, "No, no, no. You have to squeeze it. It will make the itch go away. Trust me. I am your big sister. I know." + +She squeezed harder. Tom cried louder. He did not like it. He did not trust her. He pulled his arm away and said, "No! No! No! Leave me alone! You are mean!" + +He ran to the house and looked for his mom. He wanted a hug and a kiss and some ice. He did not want to play with Lily anymore. He was mad at her. + +Lily was sad and sorry. She did not mean to hurt him. She wanted to help him. She followed him and said, "Tom, Tom, wait! I am sorry! I love you! Please forgive me!" + +But Tom did not listen. He slammed the door and left her outside. He did not love her. He did not forgive her. He was still mad at her. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with green grass and flowers. They wanted to go up the hill and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Tom said. "Maybe we can find something fun!" + +"OK, Tom!" Lily said. "But we have to be careful. The hill is very high and smooth. We might slip and fall." + +They held hands and started to climb the hill. They went slowly and carefully. They saw some birds and bugs and rocks. They picked some flowers and put them in their hair. + +They reached the top of the hill and looked around. They saw a big lake with ducks and fish. They saw a bridge and a boat. They saw a house and a garden. + +"Wow, Lily! Look at all the things we can see!" Tom said. "This is so cool!" + +"Yes, Tom! This is amazing!" Lily said. "But where are the people? I don't see anyone." + +They decided to search for the people who lived in the house and the garden. They walked down the hill and crossed the bridge. They knocked on the door of the house. No one answered. They looked in the windows. No one was there. + +They went to the garden and saw some fruits and vegetables. They smelled some roses and mint. They heard some music and laughter. + +They followed the sound and saw a big tent and a table. They saw some people and some animals. They saw some cakes and some juice. + +"Hello, Lily and Tom!" a voice said. "We are so happy to see you! We are having a party! Do you want to join us?" + +They looked and saw a lady with a big smile and a hat. She was holding a balloon and a book. She was the one who spoke. + +"Who are you?" Lily asked. "And where are we?" + +"I am Anna, and this is my family and friends. We live here by the lake. We are having a party for my birthday. And you are in the land of stories. You can find anything you want here. All you have to do is imagine and search!" Anna said. + +Lily and Tom were surprised and curious. They wanted to know more about the land of stories. They wanted to have fun at the party. They smiled and said: + +"Happy birthday, Anna! Thank you for inviting us! We would love to join you!" +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big stone with strange marks on it. They wanted to know what it was. + +"Let's ask Mom," Lila said. "She knows many things." + +They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. They pointed to the stone and asked, "Mom, what is that?" + +Mom looked at the stone and smiled. "That is an ancient stone," she said. "Ancient means very, very old. The marks are letters from a long time ago. People used to write with them." + +Lila and Ben were amazed. They wanted to learn more. "Can you read them, Mom?" they asked. + +Mom shook her head. "No, I can't. They are too hard for me. But I have an idea. Why don't we go to the library and find a book about ancient stones? Maybe we can learn some of the letters there." + +Lila and Ben liked the idea. They thanked their mom and hugged her. They were excited to go to the library and discover more about the ancient stone. They hoped to find other ancient things too. +Lily and Tom were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and cars. But they had a problem. They did not have enough blocks to make what they wanted. + +"Can I have some of your blocks?" Lily asked Tom. + +"No, they are mine. You have your own blocks," Tom said. + +"But I need more blocks to make a big house. Please, Tom, can I have some?" Lily begged. + +"No, no, no. Go away, Lily. You are not my friend," Tom shouted. + +Lily felt upset. She did not like it when Tom was mean to her. She wanted to play with him and share the blocks. She started to cry. + +Then, they heard a loud noise outside. They looked out the window and saw a lot of fog. The fog was white and thick and covered everything. They could not see the trees or the cars or the people. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. It is fog. It is scary," Tom said. + +They felt afraid. They did not like the fog. They wanted it to go away. + +"Maybe we can hide from the fog. Maybe we can make a fort with the blocks," Lily said. + +"OK, let's do that. Maybe the fog will not find us," Tom said. + +They started to work together. They used all the blocks they had to make a big fort. They made walls and a roof and a door. They fit the blocks as best as they could. + +They crawled inside the fort and felt safe. They hugged each other and said sorry. + +"I'm sorry I was mean to you, Lily. You can have some of my blocks," Tom said. + +"I'm sorry I cried, Tom. You can have some of my blocks too," Lily said. + +They smiled and shared the blocks. They played and talked and laughed. They did not mind the fog anymore. They were happy. They were friends. +Lily and Max were twins. They liked to play with their toys and eat yummy food. One day, Mom made steak for dinner. Steak was meat that was brown and hot. Lily and Max loved steak. + +Mom put two steaks on a big plate. She said, "Lily and Max, you have to share the steak. One for each of you." She gave them a knife and a fork to cut the meat. + +Lily and Max looked at the plate. They saw that one steak was bigger than the other. Lily wanted the bigger steak. She said, "I want the big steak. It is more yummy." + +Max said, "No, I want the big steak. It is more juicy." They both reached for the big steak. They pulled and tugged. They did not share. + +Mom saw them fighting. She was not happy. She said, "Lily and Max, stop fighting. You have to share the steak. It is not nice to be greedy. If you don't share, you will get no steak at all." + +Lily and Max stopped fighting. They looked at Mom. They looked at the steak. They felt sorry. They said, "Sorry, Mom. We will share the steak. We will be nice." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's good. Sharing is caring. Now, cut the big steak in half. Then you will have two steaks that are the same size." + +Lily and Max cut the big steak in half. They put one half on each of their plates. They said, "Thank you, Mom. Thank you for the steak." + +Mom said, "You're welcome, Lily and Max. Enjoy your steak. And don't forget to eat your veggies. They are good for you." + +Lily and Max looked at their veggies. They were orange. They were carrots. Lily and Max did not like carrots. But they ate them anyway. They wanted to make Mom happy. And they wanted to grow big and strong. Like the steak. +Anna and Ben like to play with puzzles. They have many puzzles with animals, cars, and flowers. They try to fit the pieces together and make a picture. + +One day, they find a new puzzle in the toy box. It is very big and has many pieces. Anna and Ben are excited and want to try it. They open the box and dump the pieces on the floor. + +"Wow, this puzzle is hard!" Anna says. "I can't find any pieces that match." + +"Me neither," Ben says. "Maybe we need some help." + +They look at the box and see a picture of a castle. It has towers, flags, and windows. It looks very pretty. + +"Who gave us this puzzle?" Anna questions. "Maybe it is for big kids, not for us." + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe Mom or Dad. Let's ask them." + +They run to the kitchen, where Mom is making lunch. They show her the box and the pieces. + +"Mom, can you help us with this puzzle?" Anna asks. "It is very hard and we can't do it." + +Mom smiles and looks at the puzzle. "This is a very nice puzzle," she says. "But it is not for you. It is for your cousin Lily. She is coming to visit tomorrow and she likes castles. I bought it for her as a gift." + +Anna and Ben feel hurt. They wanted to play with the puzzle. They liked the castle. + +"But Mom, we like castles too," Ben says. "Can we play with it a little bit? Please?" + +Mom shakes her head. "No, sweeties, you can't. This puzzle is not for you. It is too hard and too big. You have many other puzzles that are for you. Why don't you play with them instead?" + +Anna and Ben are sad. They don't want to play with their old puzzles. They want to play with the new puzzle. They go back to the living room and look at the pieces. They wish they could make the castle. They wonder if Lily will let them play with it when she comes. They hope she will. +Tom was a boy who liked to play outside. He liked to run, jump, and climb trees. One day, he saw a big tree with many green leaves. He wanted to see the leaves up close, so he climbed the tree. + +When he reached the top, he saw a leaf that was different from the others. It was yellow and red, and it had a smiley face on it. Tom was curious and said, "Hello, leaf. Who are you?" + +The leaf said, "Hello, Tom. I am a friendly leaf. I am different because I am changing colors. Soon, I will fall to the ground and become part of the earth." + +Tom said, "Wow, that is amazing. Can I be your friend?" + +The leaf said, "Of course, you can. You are a friendly boy. You can take me with you and show me your world." + +Tom was happy and said, "Thank you, leaf. You are very nice. Come, let's go down and play." + +Tom took the leaf and climbed down the tree. He showed the leaf his toys, his house, and his family. The leaf liked Tom's world and learned many new things. Tom and the leaf became good friends and had fun together. They were happy to meet each other. +Lila and Tom were playing outside when they saw big, dark clouds in the sky. They heard a loud boom and felt drops of water on their faces. It was raining! + +"Let's go to the cave!" Tom said. He took Lila's hand and ran to the big hole in the hill. They liked the cave because it was dry and cozy and had many rocks and sticks to play with. + +They went inside the cave and saw a green frog sitting on a rock. The frog looked at them and said, "Ribbit, ribbit. Who are you?" + +"I'm Tom and this is Lila. We are friends. Who are you?" Tom said. + +"I'm Fred. I live in the cave. I like the rain. It makes the bugs come out. Do you like the rain?" Fred said. + +Lila shook her head. She did not like the rain. It made her wet and cold. She said, "No, I don't like the rain. I like the sun. It makes me warm and happy." + +Fred nodded. He said, "I understand. We are different. But we can still be friends. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lila and Tom smiled. They said, "Yes, we want to play with you. What can we play?" + +Fred said, "We can play hop, skip and jump. We can play hide and seek. We can play make-believe. We can have fun!" + +Lila and Tom agreed. They played with Fred until the rain stopped and the sun came out. They had a lot of fun in the cave. They thanked Fred for being a good friend and said goodbye. They went back to their homes, happy and dry. They hoped to see Fred again soon. +Ben loved his uncle Tom. Uncle Tom was humble and kind. He did not have many things, but he shared what he had. He lived in a small house with a big garden. He grew flowers and vegetables and fruits. He also had a dog named Spot. + +One day, Ben went to visit uncle Tom. He brought a gift for him. It was a book about animals. Ben liked animals a lot. He wanted to learn more about them. He hoped uncle Tom would like the book too. + +"Hello, Ben!" uncle Tom said. He hugged Ben and smiled. "What a nice surprise! Come in, come in. Spot is waiting for you." + +Ben followed uncle Tom into the house. He saw Spot wagging his tail. He ran to him and petted him. Spot licked his face. Ben laughed. + +"Uncle Tom, I have something for you," Ben said. He gave him the book. "It is a book about animals. I know you like animals too. You can read it and tell me what you learn." + +Uncle Tom opened the book. He looked at the pictures and the words. He was very happy. He thanked Ben and hugged him again. + +"Ben, this is a wonderful gift. Thank you so much. You are very thoughtful. I love this book. I will read it and tell you what I learn. Do you want to read it with me?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben said. He sat next to uncle Tom on the couch. They opened the book and started to read. They learned about lions and bears and monkeys and many more animals. They had a lot of fun. + +Ben was glad he gave uncle Tom the book. He felt proud and happy. He loved his uncle Tom. Uncle Tom loved him too. They owned each other's hearts. +Anna and Ben like to play with their toy cars. They make them zoom and beep on the floor. Sometimes they have races and see who is faster. Anna has a red car and Ben has a blue car. + +One day, they find a big circle on the floor. It is made of tape. They wonder what it is for. They decide to use it as a track for their cars. They put their cars inside the circle and start to drive them around. + +"Let's see who can go around the circle the most times!" Anna says. + +"OK, I will win!" Ben says. + +They count how many times they go around. One, two, three, four. They are having fun. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is their mom. She is coming down the stairs. She looks angry. + +"Anna! Ben! What are you doing?" she says. "That circle is not for playing. It is for painting. I was going to paint a picture on the wall. Now you have messed up the tape. You have to stop and clean up." + +Anna and Ben pause. They look at each other. They look at their mom. They feel sorry. They did not know it was for painting. + +"Sorry, mom," they say. + +They pick up their cars and the tape. They help their mom fix the circle. They are alert and careful. They do not want to make more trouble. + +Mom smiles. She is not angry anymore. She hugs them and says, "Thank you for helping. I love you. How about we paint together? You can choose the colors." + +Anna and Ben smile. They love painting. They love their mom. They say, "Yes, please!" + +They go to get the paints and brushes. They are happy. They forget about the cars and the race. They have a new game. They paint a beautiful picture on the wall. They use the circle as a frame. They are proud of their work. They have fun. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play and learn new things. Today, they are going to the park with Mom. They put on their jackets and shoes. Mom helps them with the buttons and laces. + +"Can I do the zip?" Anna asks. She wants to learn how to zip her jacket by herself. + +"Sure, you can try," Mom says. She shows Anna how to hold the two parts of the zip and slide them together. Anna tries to copy Mom, but it is hard. The zip gets stuck and Anna feels sad. + +"Can I help?" Ben asks. He is a helpful brother. He knows how to zip his jacket. He learned it last week. + +"Yes, please," Anna says. She lets Ben help her with the zip. Ben holds the two parts of the zip and slides them together. The zip goes up and down smoothly. Anna smiles and says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good helper." + +"You're welcome, Anna. You are a good learner," Ben says. He gives Anna a hug. Mom smiles and says, "I'm proud of both of you. You are a great team." + +They go to the park and have fun. They play on the swings, the slide, and the seesaw. They learn new things and help each other. They are happy twins. +Ben and Lily like to play with their cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make noises and pretend to drive them on the floor. + +One day, they see a big car outside their window. It is red and shiny and has a loud horn. They think it is an interesting car. They want to see it better. + +"Let's go outside and look at the car!" Ben says to Lily. + +"OK, but we have to ask Mommy first," Lily says. + +They rush to the kitchen where Mommy is making lunch. They ask her if they can go outside and see the car. + +Mommy says yes, but they have to be careful and hold her hand. She puts on their coats and shoes and takes them outside. + +The car is parked in front of their house. It belongs to their uncle Joe, who is visiting them. He sees them and smiles. + +"Hi, Ben and Lily! Do you like my car?" he asks. + +"Yes, it is very interesting!" Ben says. + +"Can we sit in it?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, why not? Come on, I'll show you how it works," uncle Joe says. + +He opens the door and lets them in. He buckles their seat belts and turns on the engine. He shows them the steering wheel, the pedals, the radio, and the horn. He lets them press some buttons and turn some knobs. They have a lot of fun. + +They thank uncle Joe and get out of the car. They hug him and say goodbye. They go back inside with Mommy and tell her about their adventure. + +They still like to play with their cars, but they also like to remember the interesting car they saw with uncle Joe. +Tom is a squirrel who loves nuts. He likes to find nuts in the park and hide them in his tree. One day, he sees a big truck with many nuts on it. He thinks, "Wow, so many nuts! I want some!" + +He runs after the truck and jumps on it. He grabs a nut and tries to get off, but the truck is too fast. He is scared and says, "Help! Help! How do I get off?" + +Lisa is a girl who is riding her bike in the park. She sees Tom on the truck and hears him cry. She thinks, "Oh, poor squirrel! He is in trouble!" She pedals faster and catches up with the truck. She shouts, "Hey, Mr. Driver! Stop the truck! There is a squirrel on it!" + +The driver hears Lisa and looks in his mirror. He sees Tom on the truck and says, "Oh, no! How did he get on?" He stops the truck and gets out. He gently picks up Tom and gives him to Lisa. He says, "Thank you, little girl, for telling me. You are very brave and kind." + +Lisa smiles and hugs Tom. She says, "You are welcome, Mr. Driver. You are very nice and careful." She looks at Tom and says, "You are adorable, little squirrel. But you should not chase trucks. It is dangerous. Here, you can have this nut. But please, stay in the park and be safe." + +Tom nods and says, "Thank you, Lisa. You are a good friend. I am sorry, Mr. Driver. I was greedy and silly. I will not chase trucks again. I will stay in the park and be happy." He takes the nut and runs to his tree. + +Lisa waves goodbye and rides her bike home. She thinks, "I am glad I helped Tom. He is a cute squirrel. I hope he enjoys his nut." She feels happy and proud. +Sara likes to rock her baby doll. She puts her in a small bed and sings to her. She pretends to be a good mom. She gives her baby doll a bottle and a kiss. + +One day, Sara sees a big truck outside. It has many boxes. Sara is curious. She runs to the window and looks. She sees a family moving in next door. She sees a girl who is her size. She has a baby doll too. + +Sara wants to play with the girl. She takes her baby doll and goes outside. She says hello to the girl. The girl says hello back. She tells Sara her name is Mia. Sara tells Mia her name too. + +Mia shows Sara her baby doll. She says her baby doll is sick. She says she needs to be patient and take care of her. Sara says she can help. She says she knows how to rock a baby doll. + +Sara and Mia go to Mia's new house. They find an empty room. They put their baby dolls on the floor. They take turns rocking them. They sing to them. They pretend to be good moms. They become friends. +Tom and Lily were busy playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for bugs and worms. Sometimes they found shiny stones or old coins. But today they found something very strange. + +"Look, Lily, what is this?" Tom said, holding up a big white bone. "It looks like a stick, but it is hard and smooth." + +Lily came closer and looked at the bone. She saw that it had holes and bumps on it. She remembered a book that their mom read to them about animals and their bones. "I think it is a skeleton, Tom. A skeleton is what is inside an animal or a person. It helps them stand and move." + +Tom and Lily were very curious. They wondered what kind of animal the skeleton belonged to. They decided to dig more and see if they could find more bones. They worked hard and soon they had a pile of bones. They tried to put them together like a puzzle. + +"Maybe it is a dog skeleton," Tom said, looking at a long bone that could be a leg. + +"Or maybe it is a cat skeleton," Lily said, looking at a small bone that could be a tail. + +They kept digging and digging. The pile of bones increased. They found more legs, more tails, more ribs, more skulls. They were confused and scared. How many animals were buried here? Why were their skeletons mixed up? + +They heard a voice behind them. It was their mom. She looked surprised and angry. "Tom and Lily, what are you doing? You have made a big mess. And where did you get all these bones?" + +Tom and Lily turned around and saw their mom. They also saw something else. Behind their mom was a big sign that said: "Welcome to the Museum of Natural History. Please do not touch the exhibits." +Anna and Ben like to play in the garden. They have a big post that they use to make a tent. They put a sheet over the post and tie it with a rope. They go inside the tent and pretend they are on an adventure. + +One day, Ben trips over the rope and falls down. He hurts his knee and it bleeds. He cries and Anna runs to him. She says, "Don't cry, Ben. I will help you." + +She gets a cloth and some water from the house. She washes his knee and puts the cloth on it. She ties it with another rope. She says, "This is a bandage. It will heal your knee. You have to keep it tight so it doesn't fall off." + +Ben stops crying and says, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good sister. Can we still play in the tent?" + +Anna nods and says, "Yes, we can. But be careful not to trip again. Come on, let's go back to our adventure." + +They hold hands and walk to the tent. They smile and hug each other. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were twins who lived on a farm with their mom and dad. They liked to play outside with their dog Spot and their cat Fluffy. One day, they saw a big red barn near the field where the cows and horses were. They wanted to go inside and see what was there. + +"Come on, Tom, let's go to the barn!" Lily said. She ran towards the barn, holding Spot's leash. + +"Wait, Lily, dad said the barn is dangerous!" Tom said. He followed her, holding Fluffy in his arms. + +"Why is it dangerous?" Lily asked. She reached the barn door and tried to open it. It was locked. + +"Maybe there are monsters inside, or sharp things, or rats!" Tom said. He was scared. He gazed at the barn and shivered. + +Lily was not scared. She was curious. She saw a small window on the side of the barn. She climbed on a wooden box and looked inside. She saw a lot of hay, some tools, and a big tractor. + +"Wow, look, Tom, there is a tractor inside!" Lily said. She wanted to touch it and sit on it. + +"Be careful, Lily, the tractor is dangerous too!" Tom said. He climbed on the box and looked inside too. He saw something else that made him scream. + +"Look, Lily, there is a snake on the hay!" Tom said. He pointed at a long, black snake that was coiled on the hay. It had red eyes and a forked tongue. + +Lily saw the snake and screamed too. She jumped off the box and ran away from the barn. Tom jumped off the box and ran after her. Spot and Fluffy ran with them. They ran all the way to their mom and dad, who were working in the garden. + +"Mom, dad, there is a snake in the barn!" Lily and Tom said. They hugged their mom and dad and told them what they saw. + +"Thank you for telling us, Lily and Tom," mom said. "The snake is dangerous. You should never go to the barn without us. We will call the animal man to take the snake away." + +"OK, mom, we are sorry," Lily and Tom said. They learned their lesson. They never went to the barn again without their mom and dad. They played in the yard with Spot and Fluffy and had fun. They were happy and safe. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and share their snacks. One day, they found a shiny silver coin on the ground. They both wanted it very much. + +"It's mine!" Tom said. He grabbed the coin and ran away. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. She chased after him and tried to take it back. + +They fought and fought until they tore the coin in half. Then they both started to cry. + +They sat on the grass and looked at their broken coin. They felt sad and angry. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Lily said. "I shouldn't have tried to take your coin." + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said. "I shouldn't have run away with your coin." + +They hugged each other and said, "I forgive you." + +They smiled and decided to share the coin. They used the thick paper and the glue from their art box to stick it back together. Then they put it in their treasure box and played with their other toys. + +They were best friends again. +Lily and Tom 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. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck. The truck had a sign that said "Gas". The truck was coming to the park. Lily and Tom did not know what gas was, but they felt fearful. They thought the truck might hurt them or their ball. + +They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. They hugged her and said, "Mom, mom, there is a big truck with gas. What is gas? Is it bad?" + +Mom looked at the truck and smiled. She said, "Don't be fearful, my loves. Gas is not bad. Gas is something that some cars and trucks need to go. The truck is here to give gas to the other cars and trucks in the park. It is like when you eat food to have energy. The truck is not going to hurt you or your ball. It is just doing its job." + +Lily and Tom felt better. They said, "Oh, we see. Thank you, mom. Can we go back to play with our ball?" + +Mom said, "Yes, you can. But be careful and stay away from the truck. And have fun!" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They took their ball and ran back to the grass. They kicked the ball to each other and laughed. They were not fearful anymore. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They ran to the tree and looked under it. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said. He picked up a twig that was long and brown. He waved it like a sword. "I am a knight and this is my sword!" + +Lily giggled. She saw a twig that was short and green. She picked it up and held it like a wand. "I am a fairy and this is my magic wand!" she said. + +They pretended to fight with their twigs. They made noises and laughed. They had fun. + +Then they saw a bird's nest on a branch. The nest was made of twigs and grass. It was soft and cozy. They saw three eggs inside the nest. The eggs were blue and speckled. + +"Shh, be quiet!" Lily said. She kneeled under the branch and looked at the nest. "There are baby birds inside the eggs. They are sleeping." + +Tom kneeled next to her and looked too. He smiled. "They are so cute. I wonder what they look like when they hatch." + +They heard a chirp from above. They looked up and saw a bird flying to the nest. The bird was brown and white. It had a worm in its beak. It was the mother bird. + +"Uh-oh, we better go!" Tom said. He dropped his twig and ran away. + +Lily dropped her twig too and followed him. They ran back to the playground. They did not want to bother the bird and her eggs. + +They played on the swings and the slide. They had a good day. They learned about twigs and nests and birds. They were happy. +Anna and Ben were very enthusiastic to go on a picnic with their mom and dad. They packed some sandwiches, fruits, cookies and juice in a big basket. They also brought a ball, a kite and a blanket to play and rest on the grass. + +They drove to the park and found a nice spot under a big tree. They spread the blanket and put the basket on it. Mom and dad helped them to open the sandwiches and pour the juice. They ate and talked and laughed. Anna and Ben loved the picnic. + +After they finished eating, they decided to play with the ball and the kite. Mom and dad watched them and smiled. Anna and Ben ran and threw and caught the ball. They also took turns to fly the kite in the sky. They had so much fun. + +But then, the sky became dark and cloudy. They heard a loud thunder and saw a flash of lightning. It started to rain. Mom and dad called them to return to the car. They quickly packed the basket and the blanket and ran to the car. They were wet and cold, but still happy. + +They drove back home and took a warm shower. They changed into dry clothes and cuddled on the couch. Mom and dad gave them some hot chocolate and cookies. They told them how proud they were of them for being brave and cheerful. Anna and Ben thanked them and hugged them. They said they had the best picnic ever. +Ben and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big bottle of juice on the table. It was red and shiny and looked yummy. + +"Let's drink some juice," Ben said. He was thirsty and curious. + +"No, we can't," Lily said. She was scared and careful. "Mommy said we have to wait for lunch. She will be angry if we touch the juice." + +Ben did not listen to Lily. He was brave and careless. He climbed on a chair and reached for the bottle. "I dare you to drink some juice with me," he said. He opened the bottle and poured some juice in two cups. + +Lily did not want to drink the juice. She knew it was wrong. But she did not want to be a chicken. She wanted to be brave like Ben. She climbed on another chair and took a cup. "OK, I dare you to drink first," she said. + +Ben smiled and lifted his cup. He was about to drink the juice when he heard a loud voice. It was Mommy. She had come back from the store and saw what Ben and Lily were doing. + +"Ben! Lily! What are you doing?" Mommy shouted. She was angry and worried. She ran to the table and took the bottle and the cups away. "You are very naughty and careless! You could have spilled the juice or hurt yourself! You have to ask me before you drink anything!" + +Ben and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They knew they had done a bad thing. They got down from the chairs and hugged Mommy. "We are sorry, Mommy," they said. "We won't do it again." + +Mommy hugged them back. She was still angry but also loving. "I'm glad you are sorry, but you have to be more careful and obedient," she said. "Now go wash your hands and get ready for lunch. I will give you some juice later, but only a little bit." +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses and cars. Lily has a big idea. She wants to make a high tower that reaches the sky. She tells Ben her idea. + +"Let's attach more blocks to the tower. We can make it high, high, high!" she says. + +Ben likes the idea. He helps Lily find more blocks. They attach them to the tower, one by one. The tower grows taller and taller. Lily and Ben are happy. + +But then, Mom comes in. She has a clipboard and a pen. She says it is time for an exam. She wants to see what Lily and Ben have learned. + +"Hello, my little builders. What have you made?" she asks. + +Lily and Ben show Mom their tower. They are proud of their work. + +"We made a high tower, Mom. We attached many blocks. See?" Lily says. + +Mom smiles. She is proud of them too. She asks them some questions. She wants to know how many blocks they used, what colors they are, and what shapes they are. Lily and Ben answer the questions. They know their numbers, colors, and shapes. + +Mom writes down their answers. She says they did a good exam. She gives them a hug and a sticker. She says they can keep playing with the blocks. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They thank Mom. They go back to their tower. They attach more blocks. They make it higher and higher. They have fun. +Ben and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a kite. They have fun. + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He is mean. He takes the ball from Ben and the kite from Sue. He runs away. Ben and Sue are sad. + +They see a man and a woman. The man and the woman are nice. They are husband and wife. The man says, "What is wrong, kids?" + +Ben says, "The big boy took our ball and our kite. He is mean." + +The woman says, "That is not fair. Where is the big boy?" + +Sue says, "He is over there, by the tree." + +The man and the woman go to the big boy. They talk to him. They make him give back the ball and the kite. They tell him to say sorry. He says sorry. + +Ben and Sue are happy. They have their ball and their kite. They say to the man and the woman, "Thank you. You are nice. You are fair." + +The man and the woman smile. They say, "You are welcome. You are nice, too. Have fun." + +Ben and Sue play with their ball and their kite. They are friends. They have fun. +Lily and Sam were very excited to go to church with their mom and dad. They liked to see the big windows, the candles, and the people singing. They also liked to listen to the stories that the pastor told. + +Today, the pastor told a story about a charming prince who loved a poor girl. The prince wanted to marry the girl, but the king and queen did not like her. They said she was not good enough for their son. The prince was sad, but he did not give up. He asked the girl to meet him at the church, where he had a surprise for her. + +Lily and Sam wondered what the surprise was. They whispered to each other, "Maybe he has a ring, or a dress, or a horse." They tried to be quiet, but they were too excited. Their mom and dad smiled and shushed them gently. + +When the pastor reached the end of the story, he said that the prince had a very special surprise for the girl. He had asked the pastor to marry them at the church, in front of everyone. The girl was so happy, she cried and hugged the prince. The king and queen were angry, but they could not stop them. The people at the church clapped and cheered for the prince and the girl. + +Lily and Sam clapped and cheered too. They thought it was a beautiful story. They asked their mom and dad, "Can we get married at the church too, when we grow up?" Their mom and dad laughed and hugged them. They said, "Maybe, if you find someone as charming and brave as the prince and the girl." Lily and Sam smiled and nodded. They hoped they would. +Mia and Leo are twins. They like to play outside in every season. In summer, they splash in the pool. In autumn, they jump in the leaves. In winter, they build snowmen. In spring, they look for flowers. + +One day, in spring, they see a big rainbow in the sky. They run to the end of the garden, where there is a fence. They hope to find a pot of gold. + +"Look, Leo, maybe there is gold behind the fence!" Mia says. + +"I don't believe it, Mia. That is just a story. There is no gold at the end of the rainbow," Leo says. + +But Mia is curious. She climbs over the fence and runs to the other side. Leo follows her, because he does not want to leave her alone. + +They see a field with cows and sheep. They also see a farmer with a big hat and a dog. The farmer is alert. He sees the twins and shouts at them. + +"Hey, you two, what are you doing here? This is my land. Go back to your garden!" + +Mia and Leo are scared. They run back to the fence and climb over it. They do not see any gold, only mud and grass. + +They go back to their house and tell their mom what happened. She hugs them and says: + +"I'm glad you are safe, my loves. But you should not go over the fence without permission. That is not nice. And you should not believe everything you hear. There is no gold at the end of the rainbow. But there is something more precious: your imagination. You can make up your own stories and have fun with them. But remember to respect other people and their things." + +Mia and Leo nod and say sorry. They hug their mom and say they love her. They still like to play outside in every season, but they do not go over the fence anymore. They use their imagination to create their own adventures. +Lily and Tom were bored. It was a rainy day and they could not go outside. They looked at the window and saw the rain fall and fall. They wanted to have fun. + +"Let's make a cake!" Lily said. She liked to bake with Mom. She knew where the flour and the eggs and the sugar were. She took them out of the cupboard and put them on the table. + +"OK!" Tom said. He liked to eat cake. He helped Lily to get a bowl and a spoon. They cracked the eggs and poured the flour and the sugar into the bowl. + +"Now we have to stir!" Lily said. She gave Tom the spoon and he started to stir. He stirred and stirred and stirred. The flour and the eggs and the sugar became a yellow batter. + +"Good job, Tom!" Lily said. She smiled at him. She got a cake pan and greased it with butter. She poured the batter into the pan and smoothed it with the spoon. + +"Can I lick the spoon?" Tom asked. He liked the sweet batter. + +"Sure!" Lily said. She gave him the spoon and he licked it. It was yummy. + +They put the cake pan in the oven and set the timer. They waited for the cake to bake. They smelled the cake and it smelled good. + +"Can we eat the cake now?" Tom asked. He was hungry. + +"Not yet!" Lily said. "We have to wait for the timer to beep. Then we have to let the cake cool. Then we can eat it!" + +They waited and waited and waited. They heard the timer beep. They took the cake out of the oven and put it on a rack. They saw the cake and it looked good. + +"Can we eat the cake now?" Tom asked. He was very hungry. + +"Almost!" Lily said. "We have to make the frosting. Do you want chocolate or vanilla?" + +"Chocolate!" Tom said. He loved chocolate. + +"Me too!" Lily said. She got the butter and the cocoa and the powdered sugar and the milk. She put them in a small pot and turned on the stove. She stirred and stirred and stirred. The butter and the cocoa and the powdered sugar and the milk became a brown frosting. + +"Can I lick the spoon?" Tom asked. He liked the chocolate frosting. + +"Sure!" Lily said. She gave him the spoon and he licked it. It was very yummy. + +They spread the frosting on the cake and made swirls with the spoon. They cut the cake into pieces and put them on plates. They got forks and napkins. They sat at the table and ate the cake. It was delicious. + +They smiled at each other and said, "Yay! We made a cake!" + +They forgot about the rain and had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a smart dog named Max. Max was very clever and knew many things. He liked to run and play outside. One day, Max's owner filled the bathtub with water and asked Max to take a bath. Max didn't want to take a bath because he didn't like water. But, his owner said he had to take a bath. + +Max got in the bathtub and started to splash around. He realized that he could make the water move really fast if he moved his paws quickly. He was so excited that he started to speed up and down the bathtub. His owner was surprised to see how intelligent Max was. From that day on, Max loved taking baths because he could speed around in the water. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with glue and make pretty things. One day, she found a big box of glue and decided to make a beautiful picture for her mommy. But when she tried to pick it up, it was too heavy and she struggled to carry it. + +Lily's mommy saw her struggling and came to help. Together, they carried the box to the table and started to create a beautiful picture. As they worked, Lily's mommy reminded her to be alert and careful with the glue. + +After a while, they finished the picture and it was the most beautiful thing Lily had ever made. She was so proud of herself and her mommy was very happy too. From then on, Lily knew that if she ever struggled with something, she could always ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a delicate toy unicorn that she loved very much. Every night, she cuddled with it in her bed. + +One night, Lily had a nightmare. She dreamed that her toy unicorn was taken away from her and she was very sad. When she woke up, she hugged her toy unicorn tightly and felt happy again. + +But the next night, Lily's parents didn't allow her to bring her toy unicorn to bed. They said it was too delicate and might break. Lily was sad, but she went to bed without her toy. + +That night, Lily had the same nightmare again. But this time, when she woke up, her toy unicorn was nowhere to be found. She cried and cried, but it was too late. She learned that sometimes, it's important to listen to the rules and not take things for granted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard with her furry cat, Mittens. One day, Lily saw a big avocado tree with lots of avocados on it. She wanted to eat one, but she couldn't reach them. + +Suddenly, Mittens jumped up and tried to grab an avocado with his paws. But he missed and fell down. Lily laughed and said, "Don't worry, Mittens. I'll help you." She climbed up the tree and pinched an avocado off the branch. + +Lily and Mittens sat down together and ate the avocado. It was so yummy and creamy! From that day on, Lily and Mittens would always look for avocados to eat together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, while they were playing, they saw a big mystery box on the ground. They wondered what was inside. + +Lily said, "Let's open it and see what's inside!" + +Her friend, Timmy, said, "No, we should ask our parents first." + +But Lily was too excited and opened the box. Inside, there was a regular old book. They didn't understand why it was in such a big box. + +Lily picked up the book and suddenly, a gust of wind blew it out of her hand. The book flew away and landed on a tall tree branch. Lily couldn't reach it, and she felt sad. + +Her friend Timmy said, "Don't worry, we'll figure out how to get it down." + +They came up with a plan and were able to reach the book. Lily learned that it's important to ask for help and not take things without permission. She was happy to have her book back and they all continued playing in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved listening to music and would dance around his room all day long. One day, Timmy went to the park to listen to some music. He heard a man playing a guitar and singing a song. Timmy loved it so much that he decided to ask the man if he could play with him. + +The man said yes, and Timmy started playing his little drum. But then, a big dog came running towards them and scared Timmy. He was frightened and didn't know what to do. The man saw that Timmy was scared and told him to remember that music can help us feel better when we're scared. + +Timmy remembered what the man said and started playing his drum again. The dog stopped barking and started wagging its tail. Timmy realized that the man was right, and that music can help us in many ways. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to turn to music whenever he was scared or sad. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to pick flowers in the meadow. One day, Ducky saw a big flower and wanted to pick it. But the flower was too high and Ducky couldn't reach it. Ducky asked his friend, the rabbit, to help him measure how tall the flower was. Rabbit measured the flower and told Ducky it was too tall to pick. Ducky was sad, but he knew he could find other pretty flowers to pick. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a clock in his room that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's mom noticed that the clock was missing. She asked Timmy where it was, but he didn't know. + +Timmy's mom searched everywhere, but she couldn't find the clock. Finally, she looked under Timmy's bed and found the clock. It was covered in a disgusting mess of old food and toys. + +Timmy's mom was very upset. She told Timmy that it's important to take care of our things and keep them clean. She showed Timmy how to remove the mess from the clock and they cleaned it together. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to keep his things clean and take care of them. He learned that it's important to respect our belongings and treat them with care. +Once upon a time, there was a happy giraffe named Gigi. Gigi had a long neck and loved to eat leaves from tall trees. One day, Gigi got a cold and her neck hurt. Her mom told her to cover her neck with a warm scarf. Gigi did what her mom said and soon her neck felt better. + +Gigi loved to play with her friends in the savannah. They would run and jump and have so much fun. But one day, Gigi's friend Leo got sick. His mom said he needed to eat healthy food to feel better. Gigi knew just what to do. She gathered all her friends and they went to find the tastiest leaves and fruits for Leo to eat. Soon, Leo was feeling healthy again and they could all play together once more. + +From that day on, Gigi made sure to cover her neck when it was cold outside and to eat healthy food to stay strong and happy. And she always made sure her friends did the same. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the bright sun. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her wrap presents for his sister's birthday. Timmy was excited to help. + +As they were wrapping the presents, they heard a loud noise outside. It was a storm! Timmy was scared and asked his mom if they could go inside. But his mom said they had to finish wrapping the presents first. + +Suddenly, the lights went out and Timmy started to cry. His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We'll finish wrapping the presents by candlelight." And they did. When the storm was over, they gave the presents to Timmy's sister and she was very happy. Timmy felt proud that he had helped his mom and made his sister's birthday special. +Once upon a time, there was a small mouse named Max. Max lived in a cozy hole in the wall of a big house. One day, Max tried to escape from the house to explore the world outside. But he couldn't find a way out! + +Max searched and searched until he found a matchbox. He thought it was too small to help him escape but decided to give it a try. Max climbed into the matchbox and it fit him perfectly! He felt safe and cozy. + +Suddenly, Max heard a loud noise and panicked. He realized he had to escape quickly. He used all his strength to push the matchbox lid open and ran out to freedom. Max was so happy to be outside and explore the world! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very nervous because she had a test at school. She didn't want to fail the test. + +Her mom saw that Lily was nervous and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Just do your best on the test." + +Lily listened to her mom and put in a lot of effort to study for the test. When she took the test, she felt better because she knew she had tried her best. + +After the test, Lily got her results and was very happy because she did well. She learned that if she puts in effort and tries her best, she can achieve anything she wants. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside and discover new things. One day, she found a pretty flower in the grass. It was very attractive with its bright colors and soft petals. + +Lily picked the flower and smelled it. She felt happy and excited to have found something so beautiful. As she held the flower, she noticed something on her skin. It was a little bug! She was surprised but not scared. She gently brushed the bug off her skin and watched it crawl away. + +Lily realized that sometimes you can discover new things in unexpected ways. She continued to explore outside, looking for more pretty flowers and interesting bugs to find. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a rusty nail on the ground and picked it up. She didn't know it was dangerous and started playing with it. + +Suddenly, the ground began to tremble and shake. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She realized that playing with the nail was not a good idea. She quickly put the nail down and ran back to her house. + +When she got home, her mom asked her what had happened. Lily told her about the nail and how the ground had trembled. Her mom explained to her that nails can be very dangerous and that she should always be careful. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her toys and things tidy so that she wouldn't accidentally step on a nail again. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful and tidy to avoid accidents. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he wanted to play with his red car, but he couldn't find it. He looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. His mom helped him look, but they still couldn't find it. + +Timmy's mom remembered that she had put the red car away in a box. She went to get the box and found the red car inside. She gave it to Timmy and told him to be careful and not be careless with his toys. She permitted him to play with it, but only if he promised to take good care of it. Timmy was happy to have his red car back and promised to take good care of it. From that day on, he made sure to always put his toys away so he wouldn't lose them again. +Once upon a time, there was a hippo named Harry. Harry was very obedient and always listened to his mom. One day, Harry went to the river to drink water. While drinking water, he saw a little bird who was crying. Harry asked the bird, "Why are you crying?" The bird replied, "I have lost my nest and I am very sad." Harry felt bad for the bird and decided to help him. + +Harry thought of an idea and asked the bird to attach himself to Harry's back. The bird agreed and attached himself to Harry's back. Harry then walked around the forest and found a perfect tree for the bird's nest. The bird was very happy and thanked Harry for his help. + +The moral of the story is that we should always help others in need. Even though Harry was a hippo, he was kind and helpful to the little bird. We should always be like Harry and be kind to others who need our help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was walking in the hot sun and felt very tired. She saw a big tree in the distance and thought maybe it was an oasis. She walked and walked until she finally reached the tree. + +But it wasn't an oasis, it was just a big tree. Lily sighed and sat down under the tree. She looked around and saw a pretty butterfly. She followed the butterfly and found a pond with cool water. She drank the water and felt better. + +Lily was happy she found the pond, but she was still tired. She decided to take a nap under the big tree. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. When she woke up, the sun was setting and it was cooler outside. She felt much better and continued on her journey. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat yummy food. One day, Timmy's family decided to celebrate his birthday. + +Timmy's mom asked him, "What do you want to eat for your birthday party?" Timmy replied, "I want to eat hot dogs from the grill!" + +So, Timmy's dad went outside to grill some hot dogs for Timmy's party. While he was grilling, Timmy's friends arrived. They were all very excited to celebrate Timmy's birthday. + +After they ate the hot dogs, Timmy's mom brought out a big cake. The cake had lots of candles on it. Timmy made a wish and blew out the candles. His friends cheered and sang "Happy Birthday" to him. + +Timmy felt very happy and wealthy because he had so many friends who came to celebrate with him. He hugged his mom and dad and said, "Thank you for my birthday party. I love you!" +Once upon a time, there was a big, playful dog named Max. Max loved to run and jump and play with his toys. One day, Max's owner wanted to measure how tall he was. She got out a ruler and asked Max to stand still. Max didn't like standing still, so he took a nap instead. + +While Max was napping, his owner measured him from his nose to his tail. She found out that Max was very tall! When Max woke up from his nap, he wanted to play again. His owner threw him a ball and they played together for a long time. + +Max was so happy to be playing with his owner. He loved to nap, but he loved to play even more. From that day on, Max's owner always made time to play with him, even if she had to measure him first. Max was the happiest dog in the world. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily and her mommy went for a walk by the river. Lily saw a boat with people rowing. She said, "Mommy, look! They are rowing the boat!" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, Lily. That's called rowing. It's interesting to watch." + +Lily said, "I want to try rowing too!" + +Her mommy said, "Maybe when you're bigger, we can go on a rowing adventure together." + +Lily was very happy and said, "I can't wait to hear more about rowing!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. He liked to run and jump and play with his friends. + +One day, Timmy saw a stranger walking down the street. The stranger had blue hair! Timmy had never seen someone with blue hair before. He was curious about the stranger, but he knew he shouldn't talk to strangers. + +As Timmy grew older, he learned more about the world around him. He learned that sometimes people look different, but that's okay. He learned to be kind to everyone, even strangers with blue hair. And as he grew, he made many new friends who were all different in their own special ways. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy went to a big building called a museum. He saw many things like big bones and shiny rocks. It was very noisy in the museum because there were many people there. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a man who was holding a map. The man asked Timmy if he wanted to lead him to the dinosaur exhibit. Timmy was very happy to help. He took the man to the dinosaur exhibit and showed him all the big bones. The man was very happy and said thank you to Timmy. + +After that, Timmy went home and told his mom about his adventure at the museum. He was very proud of himself for leading the man to the dinosaur exhibit. From that day on, Timmy loved going to the noisy museum to see all the interesting things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat jelly sandwiches for lunch every day. One day, she went to the park with her friend Timmy. + +Timmy said, "I want to try your jelly sandwich, Lily. It looks yummy." + +Lily replied, "Sure, you can share it with me. But be careful, the bread is thin, and the jelly might spill." + +Timmy took a bite of the sandwich and said, "Mmm, this is delicious! Thank you for sharing, Lily." + +Lily smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. Sharing is fun!" They ate the sandwich together and had a great time playing in the park. From that day on, they always shared their snacks and toys with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy box with lots of toys in it. One day, her mom asked her to clean her room. Lily wanted to play with her toys, but her mom said she had to organize them first. + +Lily didn't know what "organize" meant, so her mom explained it to her. It meant she had to put her toys in order and tidy up her room. Lily started to put her toys away, but she got distracted and started playing with them again. + +Her mom came back and saw that Lily hadn't organized anything. She said, "Lily, you need to organize your toys and clean your room. You are the owner of this room, and it should be clean and quiet." + +Lily understood what her mom meant and started organizing her toys again. She worked quietly and quickly, and soon her room was clean and tidy. Her mom was proud of her, and Lily was happy to have a clean room to play in. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird that loved to fly in the wild. The bird had a beautiful, fragile nest made of twigs and leaves. One day, while the bird was out flying, a big gust of wind blew through the trees and knocked the nest out of the tree. The little bird didn't notice that the nest was gone and kept flying around the wild. + +As the sun started to set, the little bird flew back to its tree to rest. But when it got there, it realized that its nest was gone. The little bird looked all around the tree, but it couldn't find the nest anywhere. It had lost its home in the wild. + +The little bird felt sad and scared without its nest. But then it remembered something its mother had said: "If you ever lose something important, don't give up. Keep looking, and you might find it." So the little bird flew back out into the wild, determined to find its fragile nest. After searching for a long time, the little bird finally found its nest, safe and sound, on the ground. The little bird was so happy to have its home back in the wild. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird lived in a tall tree. Every morning, the sun would rise and the bird would sing a happy song. One day, the bird saw a strip of shiny paper on the ground. It was so pretty! The bird picked it up and flew back to its nest. But the paper was fragile and tore easily. The bird was sad. It wanted to keep the pretty paper, but it couldn't. So, the bird decided to find something else to make its nest beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures for her grandma and put them in an envelope to send to her. One day, she drew an enormous picture of a flower and put it in the envelope. + +Lily went to the post office to mail the envelope. She gave it to the postman and said, "Please send this to my grandma." The postman replied, "Sure thing, little one." + +But when Lily's grandma got the envelope, she saw that the picture was all crumpled up. She was very sad and called Lily to tell her what happened. Lily felt bad and cried. She wished she had taken better care of the envelope. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful when she sent things in the mail. She always made sure to use a sturdy envelope and put extra stamps on it. And even though the ending of this story is sad, Lily knew that she had learned an important lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school, but one day she forgot her backpack at home. Her mom was careless and forgot to remind her to bring it. + +When Lily got to school, she realized she didn't have her backpack. She started to cry because she was afraid her teacher would be mad at her. But her teacher was kind and told her it was okay, and that she could borrow some supplies for the day. + +At recess, Lily's friend told her a lie about a magical unicorn that lived in the school playground. Lily didn't believe her, but she still thought it was a fun story. After school, Lily went home and told her mom all about her day. She was happy that her teacher was kind and that she got to hear a fun story from her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a big, round bulb in the dirt. She picked it up and brought it inside her house. + +Lily wanted to see what was inside the bulb, so she asked her mom to help her. They got a knife and carefully cut open the bulb. Inside, they found lots of little seeds. + +But Lily noticed that the seeds were very dry. She knew they needed water to grow. So, she got a cup of water and poured it on the seeds. Soon, they started to sprout and grow into beautiful flowers. Lily was so happy that she could make something grow all by herself. +Once upon a time, there was a queen. She was very pretty and wore a crown on her head. One day, she saw a butterfly and said, "Oh, that butterfly is incredible! It has so many colors." + +The butterfly flew near the queen and said, "Hello, your majesty. Do you like my colors?" + +The queen smiled and said, "Yes, I do. Can you blink your wings for me?" + +The butterfly blinked its wings and the queen was so happy. She said, "That was so pretty. Thank you for showing me." + +The butterfly flew away and the queen watched it go. She felt very lucky to have seen something so incredible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. Her favorite toy was a big, pink teddy bear that she always hugged tight. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to go to the store to buy some milk. Lily was so excited to go on an adventure and help her mommy. She put on her red shoes and ran out the door. + +As she walked to the store, she saw some kids playing in the park. They looked like they were having so much fun! Lily wanted to join in, but she was too shy. She felt embarrassed and didn't know what to do. So, she kept walking to the store. + +When she got to the store, she saw her neighbor, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Smith was very kind and dependable. She always helped Lily's mommy when she needed it. Mrs. Smith smiled at Lily and said, "Hello, sweetie! Are you here to help your mommy?" Lily nodded her head and felt happy to see her neighbor. + +With Mrs. Smith's help, Lily bought the milk and walked back home. She felt proud that she could help her mommy. And even though she didn't play with the other kids, she knew that she was dependable and could always help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a long string on the ground. It was very dull and not very pretty, but she picked it up anyways. + +Lily walked around with the string all day, playing with it and twirling it around. She showed it to her friend, Timmy, and he said, "That string is so boring, Lily. Let's play with my toys instead." + +But Lily didn't want to stop playing with the string. She said, "I like my string. It's fun to play with." + +Timmy didn't understand why Lily liked the string so much, but he didn't want to make her sad. So they played together, with Lily holding onto her string the whole time. + +At the end of the day, Lily went home and put her string away. She knew it wasn't the prettiest or the most exciting toy, but she loved it anyways. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Lily was playing when she saw a little bird. The bird was cold and shivering. + +Lily said, "Welcome, little bird. You look cold. Come and sit with me." + +The bird hopped over to Lily and they sat together in the snow. Suddenly, Lily noticed that the bird had frozen feet. She said, "Oh no! Your feet are frozen. Let's get you warm and safe." + +Lily took the bird inside her house and put it by the warm fire. The bird's feet slowly thawed and it started to sing. Lily was so happy to have helped the little bird. From that day on, the bird would come and visit Lily every time it was cold outside. +Once upon a time, there was an old dog named Max. Max was a good dog, but he got lost in the woods. It was difficult for him to find his way back home. + +Max's owner, a kind girl named Lily, went to look for him. She searched high and low, but she couldn't find him. Then, she heard Max barking in the distance. She followed the sound and found Max stuck in a thorn bush. + +Lily knew she had to rescue Max. She carefully untangled him from the thorns and brought him back home. Max was happy to be rescued and he wagged his tail with joy. From that day on, Max never wandered off again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was walking with her mom when she saw a big church in the distance. "Mommy, what's that big building?" Lily asked. "That's a church, sweetie. People go there to pray," her mom replied. + +As they got closer, they saw a man standing outside the church. "Hello there," the man said. "Are you here for the service?" "No, we were just taking a walk," Lily's mom said. "Well, you're welcome to come inside and join us," the man offered. + +Lily was hesitant at first, but her mom convinced her to go inside. They sat down and listened to the sermon. At the end, the man came up to them and said, "I'm glad you could join us today. Will we see you again next week?" Lily smiled and nodded. She had enjoyed her first visit to the church and was excited to come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in her backyard and exploring the world around her. One day, she noticed a shiny chain hanging from a tree branch. She reached up and grabbed it, but it was too high for her to pull down. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw her struggling. "What are you trying to do?" she asked. "I want to play with this chain, but it's too high," Lily replied. Her mom had an idea. "I have a useful tool that can help you," she said, and went inside to get a ladder. + +Lily's eyes widened as her mom set up the ladder and climbed up to reach the chain. She was so excited to finally play with it. From that day on, Lily and her mom used the chain to swing and play together in the backyard. And every time they saw the chain, they remembered the fun they had and the useful tool that helped them reach it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and paint. She was very creative. One day, Lily's mom told her that it was against the law to draw on the walls. Lily was sad because she wanted to draw everywhere. + +Then, Lily's dad came to help. He gave her a big white paper and said, "You can draw anything you want on this paper." Lily was happy and started to draw a big rainbow. Her dad helped her to draw the clouds and the sun. + +Lily was so proud of her drawing. She showed it to her mom and dad. They said, "Wow! You are very creative, Lily!" Now, Lily knew that she could draw anything she wanted on paper, and it was not against the law. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved waffles more than anything in the world. One day, her mom made her a big, tasty waffle for breakfast. Lily was so happy that she ate the whole thing in just a few bites. + +After breakfast, Lily and her mom went to the park to play. They had a lot of fun on the swings and the slide. But then, Lily's mom had to go to work. Lily was sad to be apart from her mom, but she knew she would see her again soon. + +Later that day, Lily's mom came home with a surprise for her. She had bought a waffle maker so they could make waffles together anytime they wanted. Lily was so happy that she hugged her mom and said, "I love you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but today the weather was bad. It was raining and thundering, so Timmy couldn't go out to play. He was feeling sad. + +His mommy came into the room and asked him why he was sad. Timmy said, "I can't go outside because the weather is bad." His mommy said, "Don't worry, we can play a game inside. We can play a game where we try to win." + +Timmy liked the idea, so they played a game of cards. Timmy won the game, and he was very happy. He laughed and said, "I won! I won!" His mommy smiled and said, "Good job, Timmy! You're so smart." + +After the game, Timmy's mommy looked at him and said, "You know, Timmy, you have a bald spot on your head." Timmy touched his head and said, "Oh no! I'm bald!" His mommy laughed and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. You're still handsome." Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar who lived under a big green leaf. The caterpillar was very hungry and wanted to eat a juicy leaf. But it was raining heavily and the leaf was all wet. The caterpillar didn't like to get wet, so it decided to stay under the leaf and wait for the rain to stop. + +Suddenly, a little girl came by and saw the caterpillar. She said, "Hello, little caterpillar! What are you doing under that big green leaf?" The caterpillar replied, "I am waiting for the rain to stop so I can eat a dry leaf." + +The little girl felt sorry for the caterpillar and went to get a dry leaf for it. She found a big, beautiful leaf and gave it to the caterpillar. The caterpillar was very happy and said, "Thank you so much, little girl! You are very kind." From that day on, the caterpillar and the little girl became good friends and would often stay together under the big green leaf. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and collect rocks. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her clean the house. Timmy didn't want to, but he knew it would make his mom happy. + +As Timmy was cleaning, he found an ashtray that his dad used to smoke in. Timmy didn't like the smell of the ashtray, so he asked his mom if he could throw it away. His mom said yes, and Timmy felt happy that he could help. + +Later that day, Timmy's grandma came to visit. She was feeling weak and tired, so Timmy gave her a big hug to make her feel better. His grandma smiled and said, "Thank you, Timmy. You always know how to make me feel better." Timmy felt proud that he could give his grandma a hug and make her feel happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie lived in a big tree with many other birdies. One day, the little birdie saw a pebble on the ground. It was so interesting to the little birdie that it flew down to take a closer look. + +But as the little birdie was looking at the pebble, a big cat came along. The little birdie was scared and didn't know what to do. It wanted to escape, but its wings were too small to fly away. + +Then the little birdie had an idea. It picked up the pebble in its beak and flew away with it. The big cat chased after the little birdie, but it was too fast. The little birdie escaped and flew back to its tree. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we need to use our brains to escape danger. Even something small and interesting like a pebble can help us if we use it in the right way. +Once upon a time, there was a little human named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the light. One day, Timmy was playing with his ball when a big dog came and took it away. Timmy started to cry and a kind lady asked him what was wrong. + +"I lost my ball," Timmy said with a frown. + +The kind lady tried to help Timmy find his ball, but they couldn't. Timmy went home feeling sad. Later that day, the kind lady found Timmy's ball and brought it to his house. But when she knocked on the door, nobody answered. Timmy's parents had gone out and left Timmy alone. The kind lady called the police and they came to help. They found Timmy asleep on the floor with no light on. Timmy was safe, but he was scared and lonely. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because his grandma was coming to visit him. He waited and waited for her to arrive. Finally, he saw her car pull up outside his house. + +Timmy ran to the door and turned the knob to let his grandma in. She hugged him and said, "My, my, what an ancient door knob you have here!" Timmy didn't know what "ancient" meant, but he was happy that his grandma was there. They sat down and talked for a while. + +Then, Timmy's grandma asked him, "Do you want to go to the park?" Timmy was thrilled and said, "Yes, please!" They went to the park and played on the swings and the slide. Timmy had so much fun with his grandma. + +As they were leaving the park, Timmy's grandma said, "We had a great time today, didn't we?" Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, we did. Thank you for coming to visit me." His grandma hugged him and said, "Anytime, my dear. Anytime." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her room was always messy. One day, her mom came in and said, "Lily, let's organize your toys so we can find them easily." Lily didn't know what "organize" meant, but her mom showed her how to put all her dolls in one basket and all her blocks in another. + +After they finished organizing, Lily wanted to play a game. She asked her mom if they could play "score." "Score" was a game where they would count how many times they could throw a ball into a basket. Lily loved this game because she always won. + +But today, Lily's mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily, but we can't play score right now. You have been spoiled with too many toys and you need to learn to appreciate what you have." Lily didn't understand what "spoiled" meant, but her mom explained that it meant she had too many toys and needed to learn to be happy with what she had. From that day on, Lily learned to appreciate her toys and keep them organized. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees in her backyard. One day, she climbed a tall tree and saw a bird's nest. The bird was bossy and didn't want Lily to touch her eggs. + +Lily said, "I won't hurt your eggs, Mrs. Bird. I just want to see them." The bird replied, "Okay, but only for a minute. I'm keeping them warm until they hatch next week." + +Lily looked at the eggs and said, "They're so pretty. I promise not to bother them." The bird smiled and said, "Thank you for being kind. You can come back next week to see the baby birds." Lily was happy and climbed down the tree. She couldn't wait to see the baby birds next week. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat soup for lunch. One day, Timmy's mom made him a bright red soup that looked delicious. + +Timmy was so excited to eat his soup, but when he tried to push the spoon into the bowl, it slipped and fell on the floor. Timmy was sad because he really wanted to eat his soup, but now it was all over the floor. + +Timmy's mom saw how upset he was and decided to make him a new bowl of soup. This time, she made sure to give him a bigger spoon that he could easily push into the soup without it slipping. Timmy was happy again and enjoyed his delicious soup. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie had a big problem. She lost her wing and couldn't fly anymore. She was worried because she couldn't go and meet her bird friends anymore. + +One day, Tweetie met a friendly cat named Whiskers. Whiskers saw that Tweetie was sad and asked her what was wrong. Tweetie told Whiskers that she lost her wing and couldn't fly to meet her friends. + +Whiskers had an idea. He said, "I can help you meet your friends!" He picked up Tweetie with his mouth and carried her to her friends. Tweetie was so happy to see her friends again. They all played together and had fun. + +Tweetie thanked Whiskers for helping her. She said, "I'm so happy I met you, Whiskers. You're my new friend." From that day on, Tweetie and Whiskers became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees in her backyard. One day, she saw a big plastic slide at the park. It was so impressive! + +Lily ran to her friend Tommy and said, "Look Tommy, there's a big slide at the park! It's so impressive! Do you want to come climb it with me?" + +Tommy said, "Yes, I want to climb the slide with you!" + +So, Lily and Tommy ran to the slide and climbed up to the top. They slid down so fast and had so much fun. They climbed up and slid down many times until it was time to go home. + +Lily said, "That was the best day ever! Climbing and sliding is so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a big, slow octopus. It lived in the deep, dark ocean. One day, a little fish swam up to the octopus and said, "Hi, can I examine your tentacles?" + +The octopus was happy to show the little fish its tentacles. The little fish looked closely at the octopus's tentacles and said, "Wow, they are so long and slimy!" + +The octopus smiled and said, "Thank you! I use my tentacles to catch my food and to protect myself from danger." + +The little fish was amazed and said, "You are so cool, Mr. Octopus!" From that day on, the little fish and the octopus became friends and swam together in the deep, dark ocean. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a tube. It was a perfect tube. It was big and round. Tim was very happy. He wanted to show the tube to his friend, Sara. + +Tim went to Sara's house. He said, "Sara, look! I found a perfect tube!" Sara was excited too. They played with the tube all day. They rolled it, and they jumped over it. They had so much fun. + +But when it was time to go home, Tim was very tired. He went to bed early. In the night, he heard a loud noise. It was the tube. The tube was mad. It wanted to wake Tim up. The tube said, "Tim, you played with me all day. Now, I want to play with you all night!" + +Tim was scared. He did not want to play with the tube anymore. He said, "No, tube! I need to sleep!" But the tube did not listen. It kept waking Tim up. Tim was sad. He knew he could not keep the perfect tube. In the morning, he gave the tube away. Tim learned that not all perfect things are good for him. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little girl named Amy. Amy liked to explore her town because it was very interesting. She saw many things like trees, houses, and animals. + +One day, Amy met a friendly dog. She wanted to play with the dog, so she asked, or requested, if the dog would play with her. The dog wagged its tail and barked, which meant yes. + +Amy and the dog had lots of fun running and playing in the interesting town. They played until the sun went down. When it was time to go home, Amy requested the dog to come back and play again tomorrow. The dog barked and wagged its tail, and they both knew they would have more fun days together in their town. +One day, a little fish named Fin was swimming in the sea. He loved to swim fast and play with his friends. Fin saw a big rock in the water and thought it would be fun to swim around it. + +Fin swam closer to the big rock. He saw something shiny near it. It was a sharp thing that could cut. Fin knew it was not safe, but he wanted to show his friends how brave he was. So, he swam very close to the sharp thing. + +As Fin swam near the sharp thing, he felt a little cut on his tail. He was scared and swam away very fast. Fin learned that it was not safe to play near sharp things. He told his friends about it, and they all promised to stay away from the big rock. Now, they all swim and play together in safe places. +One day, a big, ugly bird saw an aeroplane in the sky. The bird did not like the aeroplane, because it was bigger and faster. The bird was sad and wanted to be like the aeroplane. So, the bird thought of a plan. + +The bird went to its friend, the squirrel. The bird said, "I want to be like the aeroplane. Can you help me?" The squirrel thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I can help you. Let's find some big leaves and spread them on your wings." + +They found big leaves and spread them on the bird's wings. The bird tried to fly like the aeroplane. But the leaves were too heavy, and the bird fell down. The squirrel said, "Let's try again." + +This time, they found lighter leaves and spread them on the bird's wings. The bird tried to fly again. It was still not as fast as the aeroplane, but it was faster than before. The bird was happy and thanked the squirrel for its help. The bird learned that it was okay to be different and that friends can help each other. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. Many animals wanted to win. The rabbit, the fox, and the turtle all wanted to be the best. They thought winning the race was very important. + +The day of the race came. The animals all lined up. A big voice yelled, "Go!" The rabbit ran fast. The fox ran fast too. But the turtle walked slow. + +The rabbit and the fox laughed at the turtle. They thought he could not win. They ran and ran. But they got tired. The turtle did not give up. He kept walking. + +In the end, the turtle won the race. The other animals learned that being slow and steady was important too. The big voice said, "Well done, turtle!" And all the animals cheered. +Once upon a time, there was a little muffin. The muffin was very patient. It would lie on the table and wait for someone to eat it. One day, a hungry boy saw the muffin. + +The boy picked up the muffin and took a big bite. The muffin was very happy. It knew that the boy would enjoy eating it. The boy smiled and said, "Yummy!" + +The boy and the muffin became good friends. They played together and had lots of fun. The boy was always patient with the muffin, and the muffin was always there to make the boy happy. They lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Lucy found a sunflower seed. She was very excited and wanted to grow a big sunflower. She asked her friend, Tim, what to do. Tim was ignorant about growing flowers, but he wanted to help. + +Tim said, "Put the seed in the ground and give it water." Lucy did what Tim said and waited for her sunflower to grow. Every day, she looked at the ground and missed seeing a big sunflower. + +One day, Lucy saw a small green plant. She was so happy! But she did not know that it needed sun too. She put a big box over the plant to keep the rain away. The plant did not get any sun and it did not grow. + +Lucy was sad and asked Tim, "Why is my sunflower not growing?" Tim did not know, but he said, "Maybe it needs more water." Lucy gave the plant more water, but it still did not grow. + +In the end, the sunflower died because it did not get any sun. Lucy was very sad and cried. She missed her sunflower and wished she knew how to help it grow. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tim. Tim was very intelligent. He could sing beautiful songs all day long. Tim had many friends in the forest because of his lovely songs. + +One day, Tim heard some news. The news said that a big storm was coming to the forest. Tim wanted to help his friends. He thought of a plan. He would sing a special song to warn them about the storm. + +Tim started to sing his special song. He sang louder and louder, but the wind was too strong. His friends could not hear his song. The storm came, and the trees fell down. Tim's friends had to leave the forest to find a new home. Tim was sad because he could not save his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very fast. He loved to run and play. One day, Tim saw a big race. The winner would get a rare medal. Tim wanted to win the medal. + +The race began. Tim ran as fast as he could. He was in the front. But then, a big wind came. The wind was so strong, it made Tim slow down. He felt a slap on his face from the wind. Tim was sad, but he did not give up. + +Tim thought of a plan. He would hide behind a tree and wait for the wind to stop. When the wind stopped, Tim ran as fast as he could. He passed everyone and won the race! Tim got the rare medal. He was very happy. +Once upon a time, in a dark forest, there was a big volcano. The volcano had been quiet for a long time. The animals in the forest did not believe that it would ever wake up. + +One day, a little rabbit was hopping near the volcano. Suddenly, the ground shook, and the volcano started to make noise. The rabbit was scared and ran back to tell the other animals. + +The animals did not believe the rabbit at first. But then, they saw the volcano making smoke. They all ran away to a safe place. The volcano woke up, but the animals were safe. They were happy that they believed the rabbit and found a new home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his blocks. He would build big towers and small houses with them. Tim also liked to watch his mom cook in the kitchen. He wanted to learn how to cook too. + +One day, Tim's mom was not home. Tim thought he could cook by himself. He took a big pot and put it on the stove. He turned the stove on and put some of his blocks in the pot. Tim was very excited to cook his blocks. + +But the pot got very hot, and Tim forgot to use a big spoon. He tried to touch the pot with his hand. "Ouch!" he cried. His hand hurt a lot. Tim was very sad and scared. He knew he should not have tried to cook without his mom. +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing in the park. He saw his friend, Sue, rush to a tree. Sue looked sad. Tim went to Sue to see what was wrong. + +"I found a dead bug," said Sue. Tim looked at the bug on the ground. It was not moving. Sue was very sad because she liked bugs. They were her friends too. + +Tim had an idea to make Sue feel better. He said, "Let's have a funeral for the bug. That way, we can say goodbye to our bug friend." Sue liked the idea. They dug a small hole and put the bug in it. Then they said nice things about the bug, like how it was a good friend. Sue felt better, and they went back to playing in the park. +One day, a little girl named Lily found a great comb. She loved to brush her long hair with it. Lily felt so happy with her new comb. She took it everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily and her best friend, Tom, were playing in the park. Tom saw Lily's great comb and wanted to use it too. But Lily did not want to share her comb. They both wanted the comb, and this made them very sad. + +Tom got mad and tried to take the comb from Lily. He accidentally gave her a slap on her arm. Lily felt hurt and started to cry. Tom felt bad and said sorry to Lily. They decided to share the great comb and play together. From that day on, they promised to always share their things and be kind to each other. +Once there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a toy. The toy was a red car. Tim loved his red car. It was easy to play with. Tim would push the car around his room. + +One day, Tim's friend, Sam, came over. Sam had a toy too. It was a blue car. They wanted to plan a race with their cars. Tim said, "Let's race our cars!" Sam agreed, "Yes, let's do it!" + +They put their cars on the floor. Tim pushed his red car and Sam pushed his blue car. The cars raced across the room. Tim's red car won the race. Sam said, "Good job, Tim!" They both laughed and played with their cars all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a pretty skirt. She loved her skirt very much. Sue wore her skirt every day. + +One day, Sue played in her room. She played with her toys. It was a boring day. Sue wanted to have more fun. She heard her mom talking on the phone in the next room. Sue thought, "I will go and talk to mom." + +Sue walked to her mom. She said, "Mom, I am bored. Can we play?" Her mom said, "Not now, Sue. I am on the phone. Please do not disturb me." Sue felt sad. She went back to her room. + +Sue put on her pretty skirt. She danced and twirled in her room. Sue felt happy again. She played with her toys and forgot about being bored. Sue learned that she could have fun all by herself. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent cat named Tom. Tom loved to polish his big hat. He wore the hat every day. It was his favorite hat. + +One day, Tom met a dog named Jerry. Jerry saw Tom's hat and said, "Wow, your hat is so shiny! How do you make it look so nice?" Tom smiled and said, "I polish my hat every day. It is easy and fun!" + +Jerry wanted to try too. Tom showed him how to polish his own hat. They both polished their hats together. Now, they both had shiny hats. They were happy and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a very dirty boy. He loved to play in the mud and get his hands all messy. One day, he went inside his house to wash his hands in the sink. + +His mom saw him and said, "Tim, you are so dirty! You need to clean up before you touch anything." Tim smiled and went to the sink. As he turned on the water, he got a big surprise. The water was not clear, but brown and muddy! + +Tim called his mom and said, "Mom, look at the sink! The water is dirty too!" His mom was surprised too. They knew they had to fix the problem. Tim and his mom worked together to clean the sink and find out why the water was dirty. + +In the end, they found out that the muddy water came from a broken pipe outside. They fixed the pipe and the water became clear again. Tim learned that it is important to stay clean and fix problems when they happen. +Once upon a time, there was a sad bear named Bobo. Bobo was sad because he lost his favorite patch. The patch was red and had a big heart on it. He looked for the patch everywhere but could not find it. + +One day, Bobo went to the store to ask for help. He saw a nice lady named Sue. Bobo said, "Sue, can you please help me? I want to order a new patch like my old one." Sue smiled and said, "Of course, Bobo! I will help you order a new patch." + +After a few days, Bobo got his new patch. He was so happy! He said, "Thank you, Sue!" and put the patch on his favorite shirt. Bobo was not sad anymore. He played with his friends and showed them his new patch. They all loved it, and they played happily ever after. +One Sunday, a little boy named Tim wanted to ride his bike. He loved to ride up and down the street. His bike had big, fake flowers on it. The flowers were red, blue, and yellow. Tim thought they were pretty. + +As Tim rode his bike, he saw his friend, Sue. Sue was playing with her dog, Spot. Spot was a happy dog. He liked to run and jump. Tim and Sue played with Spot for a while. They had a lot of fun together. + +After playing, Tim and Sue were tired. They sat under a big tree. They talked about their fun day. They liked Sundays because they could play all day. Tim and Sue were happy. They could not wait for the next Sunday to come. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Mimi. Mimi was very flexible. She could bend and twist in many ways. One day, Mimi went to a big church with her family. The church was really pretty and had many colors. + +Inside the church, Mimi saw a little mouse named Max. Max was running around, making a lot of noise. Mimi wanted to help Max, so she said, "Max, you should relax. We are in a church, and it is a quiet place." + +Max listened to Mimi and decided to relax. He sat down and became very quiet. Mimi and Max became good friends. They learned that being calm and quiet in the church was good. And everyone was happy. + +The moral of the story is to be respectful and quiet in special places like a church. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty dog named Spot. Spot liked to play with a red cube. The cube was his favorite toy. He would run and jump with the cube in the park. + +One day, Spot saw a big paper. He wanted to play with it too. He put the cube down and picked up the paper. Spot tried to fold the paper with his paws. It was hard, but he did not give up. + +After a while, Spot folded the paper into a new toy. It was a small paper boat. He was very happy with his new toy. Spot played with the boat and the cube all day long. He was a mighty dog who could make his own toys. +Once upon a time, in a big, big castle, there was a queen. She was the first queen ever, so she was very original. She had a big, pretty crown on her head. She loved to play with her friends in the castle. + +One day, the queen wanted to have a special party. She asked her friends to help her. They all said yes. They were very happy to help the queen. They put on their best clothes and got ready for the party. + +At the party, the queen lay on a soft, pretty rug. She looked at the sky and saw the stars. Her friends lay next to her. They all had a great time. They laughed and talked all night. The queen was very happy with her original party. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy bear named Bob. Bob lived in a small house in the woods. In his house, he had a closet full of fun toys and games. Bob loved to play with his toys and record himself playing. + +One day, Bob had a friend named Sam come over to play. Bob said, "Let's play in the closet!" Sam was excited and said, "Yes, let's record us playing too!" So, they went into the closet and started playing with the toys. They laughed and had so much fun while the camera recorded them. + +As they played, they heard a loud noise outside. They went to the window and saw a big storm coming. Bob said, "We should keep playing in the closet. It's safe in there." So, they went back to the closet and continued playing while the storm passed. Later, they watched the video they recorded and smiled, happy to have a fun memory of their day together. +One day, a little girl named Lily found a microphone in her toy box. She didn't know what it was, so she asked her mom. Her mom said, "That's a microphone, it can make your voice loud." + +Lily was excited to try the microphone. She held it close to her mouth and yelled, "Hello!" Her voice was very loud. Her mom and dad laughed, and her little brother clapped his hands. Lily liked the sound of her loud voice. + +Lily played with the microphone all day. She sang songs and told stories. Her family listened and smiled. They all had fun with the loud microphone. At bedtime, Lily put the microphone back in her toy box. She knew she would play with it again soon. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a big, open space with lots of green grass. Tim was so happy to play there. He saw a small frog near a pond. The frog looked shocked when it saw Tim. + +Tim said, "Hello, frog! Why are you shocked?" The frog did not understand what Tim said. It just jumped away. Tim was sad, but he still wanted to play. + +Tim's mom called out, "Tim, come play with me!" They played catch with a ball. They laughed and had lots of fun. The frog watched them and wanted to play too. Tim saw the frog and smiled. They all played together, and the frog was not shocked anymore. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a curious little girl named Lucy. She loved to explore and learn new things. One day, she saw a big box in her neighbor's yard. The box had the word "order" written on it. Lucy wondered what could be inside. + +She went to her neighbor, Mr. Brown, and asked if she could borrow the box for a little while. Mr. Brown was very kind and said, "Of course, Lucy! You can borrow it, but be careful with it." Lucy thanked him and took the box to her house. + +Lucy opened the box and found colorful balls inside. She played with the balls all day, having so much fun. When she was done, she put the balls back in the box and returned it to Mr. Brown. He smiled and said, "Thank you for taking good care of my order, Lucy." From that day on, Lucy and Mr. Brown became good friends, sharing and borrowing things from each other. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful lamp in a big room. It was shiny and bright. A little girl named Lucy loved the lamp very much. She liked to look at it and touch it. + +One day, Lucy's friend Tom came to play. They played with toys and laughed. Then, Tom saw the beautiful lamp. He said, "Wow, that's a pretty lamp!" Lucy said, "Yes, it's my favorite." + +They played near the lamp. Suddenly, Tom stumbled and hit the lamp. The beautiful lamp fell down and broke. Lucy cried and Tom felt sad. + +Lucy's mom came into the room and saw the broken lamp. She was not happy. She said, "You two need to be more careful. Now the beautiful lamp is gone." + +Lucy and Tom learned to be careful, but they missed the beautiful lamp. The room was not as bright and happy without it. +One day, a little girl named Sue went for a walk with her mom. They walked in the park and saw many pretty flowers. Sue liked to smell the flowers and look at the trees. + +As they walked, Sue saw something on the ground. She picked it up and discovered it was a fake snake. The snake had green and black skin. Sue was not scared because she knew it was not real. + +Sue showed the fake snake to her mom. Her mom laughed and said it was a toy. They took the snake home and played with it. Sue had fun with her new toy and her mom was happy to see her smile. +Once upon a time, in a small garden, lived a tiny bean. This bean was not like the other beans. It was mighty and strong. The other beans did not like the mighty bean because it seemed so different. + +One day, a big bird came to the garden. The bird wanted to eat the beans. All the beans were scared. They did not know what to do. The mighty bean wanted to help, but the other beans did not want its help. + +The mighty bean did not give up. It knew it could save the other beans. It grew and grew, taller and taller. The bird saw the mighty bean and got scared. It flew away, never to come back. The other beans were happy and thanked the mighty bean. From that day, they all lived happily together in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a nice cat and a little dog. They liked to play together. One day, they found a box with matches in it. The cat and the dog wanted to perform a show with the matches. + +The cat said, "I want to perform first." The dog said, "No, I want to perform first." They could not agree on who should perform first. This made them very sad. + +Then, a big bird came and said, "Why are you sad?" The cat and the dog told the bird about the match show. The bird said, "Why don't you perform together?" The cat and the dog liked the idea. They performed a nice show with the matches and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, in a small place, there lived a bossy cat and a little dog. The cat liked to tell the dog what to do all the time. The dog did not like this, but he was a good friend and wanted to help. + +One day, the bossy cat told the dog to clean their place. The dog did not want to clean alone, but the cat said, "You must do it by yourself!" The dog felt sad but started to clean. He picked up toys and put them away. He wiped the floor and made it shiny. + +After the dog finished cleaning, the place looked very nice. The bossy cat saw this and felt bad for making the dog do all the work. The cat said, "I am sorry for being bossy. Next time, we will clean together." They both learned that working together is better and more fun than bossing each other around. And from that day on, they always helped each other and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a fast car. The car loved to speed up and down the village road. The people in the village would watch the car zoom by, and they would smile and wave. + +One day, the car felt uncomfortable. It did not want to speed anymore. So, the car went to see a wise old truck for help. The truck listened to the car and said, "Maybe you need a friend to ride with you." + +The car thought this was a good idea. It went back to the village and found a little girl who was sad. The car asked the girl if she wanted to go for a ride. The girl smiled and said yes. They went for a ride together, and the car felt better. It was no longer uncomfortable, and they both had fun speeding through the village. +One day, a wet dog named Max went for a walk. Max saw a big tree and wanted to play. He saw a cat in the tree. The cat was scared and did not know how to get down. + +Max wanted to help the cat. He had a plan. He called it his "operation". Max nodded his head and started to push the tree. The tree shook and the cat came down. + +The cat was happy and said, "Thank you, Max!". They became friends and played all day. The sun came out and they were not wet anymore. They went home and had a big nap. +Once upon a time, in a bright, sunny land, there lived a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty bow in her hair. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. + +At the park, she met a boy named Tom. Tom saw Lily's bow and said, "Wow, I like your bow. Can you lend it to me?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, you can play with my bow, but please give it back when you are done." + +Tom played with the bow all day. He tied it on his arm and showed it to his friends. They all liked the bow too. When it was time to go home, Tom remembered his promise to Lily. He gave the bow back to her and said, "Thank you, Lily. I had fun with your bow today." + +Lily was happy that Tom had fun, and she was glad to have her bow back. They both went home with big smiles on their faces. From that day on, Lily and Tom became good friends who liked to share and play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Tim and his friends found a big box in the park. They were very excited to discover what was inside the box. + +When they opened the box, they found a fancy football. It was very pretty and shiny. Tim and his friends were so happy to play with the new football. They kicked it and threw it to each other, laughing and having lots of fun. + +As the sun began to set, Tim and his friends knew it was time to go home. They put the fancy football back in the box and said goodbye to each other. Tim couldn't wait to play with the football again the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom had a big yard with many different trees. Every day, he would play outside with his dog, Spot. + +One day, Tom saw that the leaves had fallen from the trees. He took a rake and started to gather them into a big pile. Spot helped by jumping and pushing the leaves with his paws. They worked together until they had a big pile of leaves. + +After they finished, Tom went inside to feed Spot. Spot was very hungry and ate all of his food quickly. Tom was happy that he and Spot had fun together. They both loved playing outside and doing different things in their yard. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim had a toy dog. He loved his toy dog so much. He played with it every day for a whole week. He would shake the toy dog and it would make him laugh. + +One day, Tim's toy dog got dirty. It was covered in mud. Tim's mom said, "Oh no, your toy dog is spoiled now. We need to clean it." Tim was sad because he couldn't play with his toy dog. + +Tim's mom washed the toy dog to make it clean again. Tim had to wait, but he was happy when his toy dog was clean. He could shake the toy dog and play with it again. Tim learned to take care of his toys so they wouldn't get spoiled. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. Tim started to climb the tree and he was very happy. + +As he climbed higher, he saw a small bug on a leaf. The bug was scared because it had never seen a big person like Tim before. Tim realized the bug was scared, so he stopped and looked at it. + +Tim said, "Don't be scared, little bug. I won't hurt you." The bug felt better and Tim kept climbing the tree. When he reached the top, he looked at the sky and smiled. Then, he climbed back down and went home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. One day, Tim fell down while playing. His leg hurt a lot. Tim's mom took him to the hospital. + +At the hospital, the doctor looked at Tim's leg. The doctor showed Tim a big bandage. Tim felt embarrassed because he cried a little. The doctor said it was okay to cry. + +After the doctor put the bandage on Tim's leg, it felt better. Tim said thank you to the doctor. Tim and his mom went home. Tim was happy because the doctor at the hospital helped him. +Once upon a time, there was a chair that could glow. It was a very special chair. The chair lived in a small room with a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to sit on the chair and watch it glow at night. It made him feel happy and safe. + +One day, Tim's mom told him they had to move to a new house. Tim was very sad. He did not want to leave his glowing chair behind. Tim's mom said they could bring the chair with them, but Tim had to be alert and watch it carefully. + +On the day they moved, Tim was very tired. He was not as alert as he should have been. When they got to the new house, Tim saw that the glowing chair was not there. It had been left behind at the old house. Tim cried and cried, but the chair was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to cook with her mom. One day, they made a big pot of soup. Lily was very happy. + +As they cooked, Lily's mom said, "Be careful, Lily. The soup is hot." Lily stirred the soup with a big spoon. She smelled the soup and it was sour. Lily said, "Mom, the soup is sour. What can we do?" + +Her mom said, "Let's add some sweet fruit to make it taste better." They added the fruit and the soup was not sour anymore. They ate the soup and it was yummy. + +That night, Lily had a bad dream. She dreamed that she was in a big pot of sour soup. She woke up and felt scared. Lily went to her mom's room and told her about the nightmare. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. It was just a dream." They went back to sleep and Lily did not have any more bad dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy cat named Tom. Tom loved to go to the grocery store with his best friend, a little girl named Lily. They liked to buy yummy food like apples, bananas, and cookies. + +One day, Tom and Lily went to the grocery store. But when they got there, the door was locked. Lily had an idea. She took out a shiny key to unlock the door. Tom was so happy that they could go inside and buy food. + +Inside the store, Tom was very clumsy. He knocked over a big stack of cans, but Lily just laughed. They picked up the cans and put them back. Tom and Lily got all their groceries and went back home. They had a fun day at the grocery store. +Once upon a time, there were two brave twin dogs named Max and Sam. They loved to run and play together. One day, they saw a little bird stuck in a tree. The bird was very scared. + +Max said, "Let's rescue the bird, Sam!" Sam barked happily, and they both climbed the tree. They tried to help the bird, but the tree was very tall and it was hard to reach the bird. + +As they were trying to rescue the bird, they both fell from the tree. Max and Sam were hurt and could not play anymore. The little bird stayed stuck in the tree, and the brave twin dogs felt sad. + +The moral of the story is: Sometimes, even when you want to help others, it might be better to ask for help from someone bigger and stronger. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toy car. One day, Tim saw a big red apple on the table. It looked tasty. He wanted to eat it. + +Tim's mom said, "Wait, Tim! We need to do a test before you can eat the apple." Tim asked, "What test, mom?" His mom replied, "We need to wash the apple to make sure it is clean." + +Tim and his mom went to the sink to wash the apple. But Tim was so excited that he accidentally dropped the apple. It rolled on the floor. Tim's mom picked it up and washed it again. + +Now the apple was clean and ready to eat. Tim took a big bite and said, "Yummy! This apple is so tasty!" Tim and his mom smiled and enjoyed the tasty apple together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very eager to help his mom and dad with work. One day, he saw his dad working in the yard. Tim ran to his dad and said, "I want to help!" + +The next day, Tim's dad told him they were going to work together. Tim was so excited that he could not sleep. He knew that tomorrow would be a big day. He thought about all the fun they would have. + +When the day came, Tim and his dad went outside to work. They were picking up sticks and leaves. Suddenly, Tim saw a big dog running towards them. He was scared, but he remembered what his dad told him. Tim yelled, "Go away, dog!" The dog stopped, looked at Tim, and ran away. Tim's dad smiled and said, "Good job, Tim! You were very brave." Tim felt proud and happy that he could help his dad with work. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She had a pet named Spot. Spot was a gentle dog. They played together every day. + +One day, Sue and Spot went to the park. They played with a ball. They had a lot of fun. But then, Spot saw a cat. He ran after the cat. Sue began to panic. + +Sue called for Spot. She wanted her pet to come back. She looked all around. Then she saw Spot. He was with the cat. They were playing together. Sue was happy again. They all went home and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a famous cat named Tom. Tom lived in a big house with lots of junk. He loved to play with the junk every day. + +One day, Tom met a pretty cat named Sally. They liked to play with the junk together. They had so much fun and became very good friends. + +After a while, Tom and Sally decided to marry. They had a big party with all their friends. They were very happy and played with the junk every day for the rest of their lives. +Once upon a time, a little candle lived in a small house. The candle was very good at giving light to the house. Every night, the candle would be very happy to light up the room. + +One day, a new friend came to the house. They wanted to talk to the candle. The candle felt uncomfortable because it never talked to anyone before. But the candle tried to be brave and started to talk with the new friend. + +As they talked, the candle felt less uncomfortable. The new friend liked the candle and they became best friends. From that day on, the candle was not only good at giving light, but also at talking with friends. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Tim. Tim loved to soar high in the sky. He had a tie that he wore around his neck. The tie was very pretty and had many colors. + +One day, Tim saw a small bird trying to fly. The small bird was not finding it easy to soar like Tim. Tim wanted to help the small bird. He flew down and showed the small bird how to flap its wings and soar. + +The small bird was happy and said "thank you" to Tim. They became good friends and played together every day. The moral of the story is that helping others makes us feel good and can make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a kind woman. She lived in a small house with her cat. The woman liked to play with her cat and make it happy. One day, she found a fake mouse in her house. + +The woman thought her cat would like to play with the fake mouse. She showed the fake mouse to the cat. The cat was very excited and wanted to play with it. They played together all day long. + +One day, the woman had to leave the house to go to the store. She left the fake mouse with the cat to play with. When she came back, the cat was so happy to see her. They played with the fake mouse together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the dirt and look at the stars in the sky. One day, he found a shiny rock that was very attractive. He wanted to keep it, but his mom said he had to resist the temptation to take it from the earth. + +Timmy felt sad, but he knew his mom was right. He didn't want to hurt the earth by taking something that didn't belong to him. So, he put the rock back where he found it and went to play in the grass instead. Timmy felt happy knowing he did the right thing and helped the earth. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a reef with his friends. One day, Nemo saw a dirty bottle floating in the water. He wanted to follow it to see where it went. + +Nemo swam up to his friend, Dory, and said, "Come with me! Let's follow this bottle!" + +Dory replied, "Okay, but be careful! That bottle might be dangerous!" + +Nemo and Dory followed the bottle until they saw a big ship. The ship was old and rusty. They swam closer to it and saw a big octopus. The octopus was holding the bottle in one of his arms. + +Nemo said, "We need to get that bottle back! It belongs in the reef!" + +Dory replied, "I know! Let's ask the octopus nicely if we can have it back." + +They swam up to the octopus and asked him if they could have the bottle back. The octopus said yes and gave it back to them. Nemo and Dory swam back to the reef and put the dirty bottle in the trash. They felt happy that they helped keep their home clean and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, she was playing with her best friend, Tom. They were having so much fun! + +Suddenly, Tom disappeared. Lily looked around but she couldn't find him anywhere. She started to get worried. "Tom, where are you?" she shouted. + +After a few minutes, Tom stood up from behind a tree. "Here I am!" he said with a big smile. Lily was so happy to see him. "You scared me, Tom!" she said. + +Tom laughed and said, "Sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to disappear like that. Let's keep playing! This game is so important to us." And they continued to play until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to class every day, but one day she didn't want to go. She complained to her mom that she was tired and didn't feel well. Her mom said she had to go anyway. + +Lily went to class, but she was very persistent about not wanting to be there. She sat with her arms crossed and didn't want to participate. But her teacher was patient and kind, and eventually Lily started to have fun. + +At the end of the day, Lily realized that she had a great time in class even though she didn't want to go at first. She was happy she didn't complain too much and learned that sometimes it's good to try new things. From that day on, Lily looked forward to going to class every day. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she looked up at the sky and saw the bright sun shining down on her. It made her feel warm and happy inside. + +Lily blinked her eyes a few times because the sun was so bright. She decided to lay down on the soft grass and make shapes out of the fluffy clouds. She saw a cloud that looked like a puppy and another that looked like a flower. + +As the day went on, the sun started to go down and the sky turned pink and orange. Lily knew it was time to go home and have dinner with her family. She gave the sun a little wave goodbye and promised to come back and play with it another day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat something yummy. Her mommy asked her what she wanted to eat and Lily said, "rice please!" + +Mommy cooked some rice for Lily and she ate it all up. It was so delicious! Lily was happy and full. + +Later that day, Lily went to play with her friend, Timmy. She mentioned to him how much she loved rice and how it made her tummy feel good. + +Timmy said he was also hungry and wanted some rice too. So, Lily and Timmy went back to Lily's house and had more rice together. They were both very happy and full. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a puzzle. One day, Lily's puzzle was too hard for her to solve. She tried and tried but couldn't do it. She felt sad and asked her mom for help. + +Her mom came to her and said, "Let's take a break and have some hot cocoa." Lily loved hot cocoa, so she agreed. Her mom made some hot cocoa and the steam from the cup made Lily smile. She took a sip and made a bitter face because it was too hot. + +After a while, Lily's mom said, "Let's solve the puzzle together." They worked on the puzzle and finally solved it. Lily was so happy and gave her mom a big hug. From that day on, Lily knew that if she ever had a problem, she could always ask her mom for help. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim lived in a modern city with lots of tall buildings and noisy cars. One day, Tim went to the park to play with his friends. They played on the swings and climbed on the jungle gym. + +Suddenly, a big dog came running into the park. The dog was very angry and started barking at the children. Tim and his friends were scared and didn't know what to do. They tried to run away, but the dog chased after them. + +Tim's friend said, "We need to go find help! Let's run to the police station!" But before they could get there, the dog caught up to them and bit Tim on the leg. Tim cried out in pain and his friends screamed for help. + +The police eventually arrived and took the dog away, but Tim had to go to the hospital and get stitches. From then on, Tim was scared to go to the park and play with his friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she saw a big dog in the park. The dog was clumsy and kept tripping over his own paws. Lily giggled and said, "Silly dog!" + +Suddenly, Lily's stomach growled. She was hungry! Her mommy had made steak for dinner, but Lily didn't want to eat it. "I don't like steak," she said with a frown. + +Later that night, Lily couldn't sleep. Her tummy hurt from not eating dinner. She realized she should have tried the steak. The next day, she apologized to her mommy and said she would try new foods. From then on, Lily was more adventurous with her meals and never went hungry again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the rain, even though his mommy told him not to. One day, Timmy went outside when it was wet and got very wet himself. He came inside and his mommy was very cross with him. + +Timmy felt very naughty for disobeying his mommy. He knew he should have listened to her. To make things better, Timmy decided to help his mommy with the dishes. He washed and dried them all by himself. His mommy was very happy and gave him a big clap on the back. + +Timmy learned that it's always best to listen to your mommy and be helpful when you can. He promised to never be naughty again and to always be a good helper. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the seesaw at the park. She would go up and down, trying to balance herself. One day, Lily's mom told her that her brain was very important and she needed to protect it. She said that if she fell off the seesaw, it could be dangerous for her brain. + +Lily listened carefully and decided to be extra careful when playing on the seesaw. She made sure to balance herself and not fall off. Her mom was very proud of her for being so careful. From that day on, Lily always remembered to protect her brain and balance herself when playing on the seesaw. And she had lots of fun too! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily's mom fell down and hurt her leg. They had to go to the hospital to make her feel better. Lily was sad and sorry that her mom was hurt. + +At the hospital, Lily saw a big bell that she wanted to ring. She asked the nurse if she could ring it. The nurse said yes, and Lily was so happy. She rang the bell and it made a loud noise. Her mom smiled and felt a little better. + +After a while, Lily's mom's leg started to feel better. They went home and had ice cream to make them both feel happy. Lily was glad she got to ring the bell and help her mom feel a little better. +Once upon a time, there was a big wagon. It was red and had smooth wheels. A little boy loved to play with it every day. He put his toys in the wagon and pushed it around the yard. + +One day, the little boy's favorite toy disappeared. He looked everywhere but couldn't find it. He was sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, the wagon started moving by itself. The little boy was scared but then he saw his toy inside the wagon. It had been hiding there all along! + +The little boy was so happy and hugged his toy tightly. He thanked the wagon for keeping his toy safe. From that day on, he played with his wagon and toy every day, always making sure to keep them close by. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and his dog, Spot. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He saw a little girl playing with a ball and he wanted to play too. + +"Can I play with you?" Timmy asked the little girl. + +The little girl looked grumpy and said, "No, I don't want to play with you." + +Timmy was sad, but he didn't give up. He went to his mom and said, "The girl won't play with me. What should I do?" + +His mom said, "Maybe she just needs some time. Sometimes people are grumpy, but we should accept them anyway." + +Timmy thought about what his mom said and went back to the little girl. He offered to rub her ball for her and soon they were playing together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pony named Lucky. One day, Lily and Lucky went for a walk in the woods. It was very cold outside and Lily started to shiver. + +Lucky noticed that Lily was shivering and said, "Are you cold, Lily?" Lily replied, "Yes, I am very cold. Can we go back home now?" Lucky agreed and they started to walk back home. + +On their way back, they saw a group of birds sitting on a tree. Lily said, "Look, Lucky! The birds are so lucky. They don't have to walk in the cold like us." Lucky replied, "Yes, they are lucky, but we are lucky too because we have each other." + +Lily smiled and hugged Lucky. She was happy to have a pony who cared about her. From that day on, Lily and Lucky went for walks in the woods every day, but they always made sure to wear warm clothes so that Lily wouldn't shiver again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to parades with her mommy and daddy. One day, they saw a big parade with lots of colorful floats and music. + +Lily's daddy said, "I dare you to wave to the people on the floats." + +Lily was a little scared, but she waved her hand and smiled. The people on the floats waved back and threw candy to her. + +After the parade, Lily said to her mommy, "That was so much fun! I want to go to another parade soon." + +Her mommy replied, "We can go to another parade next month. But for now, let's go get some ice cream." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yay! I love ice cream!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he found a pile of junk near his house. There were old toys, broken bikes, and even some rusty tools. + +Timmy thought the junk was pretty cool and wanted to play with it. But his mom warned him that it wasn't safe to play with broken things. She said he could get hurt. Timmy listened to his mom and didn't touch the junk. + +Instead, he went to play with his friends at the park. They played on the swings and went down the slide. Timmy was happy he listened to his mom and didn't get hurt. He realized that sometimes it's better to listen to the grown-ups who warn us about things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved going to the park and playing with his friends. One day, a new boy named Jake came to the park. Timmy was excited to meet him and asked him to play. But Jake said no and started to be mean to Timmy. + +Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. His mom told him that he should prevent others from being mean to him by standing up for himself. So, the next day, when Jake came to the park, Timmy marched up to him and said, "I don't like it when you're mean to me. Please stop." + +Jake was surprised and didn't know what to say. But he realized that he was wrong and apologized to Timmy. From that day on, they became friends and played together. Timmy learned that standing up for himself and others can prevent bad things from happening and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore new things. One day, she met a weird sailor who was walking by her house. + +"Hello, little girl," said the sailor. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm playing with my toys," replied Lily. "What are you doing here?" + +"I'm lost," said the sailor. "I need to find my way back to my ship." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I can help you find your ship, but I hate the ocean. It's too big and scary." + +The sailor smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll keep you safe. Let's go find my ship together." + +So, Lily and the sailor walked together to find his ship. They had a lot of fun along the way and even saw some dolphins jumping in the water. When they finally found the ship, the sailor thanked Lily and gave her a shiny seashell as a present. + +Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mr. Sailor. I had a great adventure with you today." And with that, they said goodbye and went their separate ways. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hockey with his friends. One day, Timmy's dad gave him a new hockey stick. It was very heavy and Timmy struggled to hold it. + +Timmy wanted to show his friends his new stick, so he went to the park. When he got there, his friends were already playing a game. Timmy joined in but he found it hard to move with the heavy stick. + +Timmy's friends noticed he was struggling and asked him about his new stick. Timmy explained that it was heavy but he still liked it. His friends thought it was cool and they all played together happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went outside to play in the garden. She saw a butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily saw her neighbor, Mrs. Smith, walking by. "Hi, Mrs. Smith!" Lily said. "Did you see the butterfly? It flew away from me." + +Mrs. Smith smiled and said, "Yes, I saw it. Sometimes, things don't go the way we want them to." Then she added, "But if you bow down and look closely at the flowers, you might see something even more beautiful." + +Lily did what Mrs. Smith said and saw a tiny ladybug on a flower. She was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mrs. Smith! You are so nice." Mrs. Smith smiled and said, "No problem. Life can be bitter sometimes, but there is always something sweet to find." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with bricks and build tall towers. One day, she found a clean brick on the ground and added it to her tower. She was so happy and proud of her tower. + +But then, a big wind came and made the tower wobble. Lily tried to hold it up, but it was too heavy. Suddenly, the tower fell down and the bricks scattered everywhere. Lily cried and waved her arms, trying to make the bricks go back to their place. But it was too late, the tower was gone. + +Lily felt sad and disappointed. She learned that even when things look clean and strong, they can still fall apart. She promised herself to be more careful with her towers next time. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a scooter that he loved to ride around the park. One day, he left his scooter outside and went to play with his friends. When he came back, his scooter was gone! Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, a mysterious man appeared and gave Timmy back his scooter. Timmy was so happy and thanked the man. The man said he was sorry for taking the scooter and asked Timmy to forgive him. Timmy thought about it and decided to forgive the man because he was happy to have his scooter back. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always keep his scooter safe and close to him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden and watch the flowers grow. One day, she saw her mom kneel down to plant some onions in the rough soil. + +"Mommy, what are you doing?" Lily asked. + +"I'm planting onions, sweetie. They will grow big and strong and we can eat them for dinner," her mom replied. + +Lily was curious and wanted to help, so she knelt down beside her mom and helped her plant the onions. The soil was rough and hard to dig, but they worked together until all the onions were planted. + +After they finished, Lily's mom said, "Great job, Lily! Now we just have to wait for the onions to grow." + +Lily was so proud of herself and couldn't wait to eat the onions when they were ready. From that day on, she loved to help her mom in the garden and plant new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she was playing with her favorite doll when she noticed that the doll's dress had a hole in it. + +Lily's mommy came into the room and saw the hole in the dress. "Let's fix it with some thread," she said. Lily was glad that her mommy knew how to sew. + +As her mommy was fixing the dress, Lily asked, "Can I help?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Sure, you can hold the thread for me." Lily held the thread tightly while her mommy sewed the dress. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came into the room and slapped the doll out of her hands. "No, no!" Lily cried. "That's not nice!" Her mommy scolded her brother and gave the doll back to Lily. "Don't worry, we'll fix it," she said. And Lily was glad that her mommy was there to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty little boy named Timmy. Timmy always caused trouble wherever he went. He would throw toys, break things, and never listen to his parents. + +One day, Timmy's parents had enough of his naughty behavior. They decided to punish him by taking away his favorite toy. Timmy cried and cried, but his parents didn't change their minds. + +Feeling angry and upset, Timmy decided to run away from home. He packed a bag with some snacks and his favorite blanket and headed out into the big, scary world. + +As Timmy walked further and further away from home, he realized that he didn't know where he was going. He started to feel scared and alone. Suddenly, a big, scary dog appeared and chased him. Timmy tried to run, but he couldn't escape. The dog caught him and Timmy was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she was digging in the dirt when she found a fake bug. She showed it to her friend, Timmy. + +"Look, Timmy! A bug!" Lily said. + +Timmy looked at the bug and said, "That's not a real bug, Lily. It's fake." + +Lily was surprised. She had never seen a fake bug before. "Wow! It looks so real," she said. + +After they played with the fake bug for a while, they looked up at the sky. "Do you see the earth up there?" Timmy asked. + +Lily looked up and saw the big blue sky. "Yes, I see it! It's so pretty," she said. + +They continued to play outside and have fun, always finding new things to surprise them. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety liked to play with his birdie friends in the park. One day, Tweety saw some ash on the ground and thought it looked funny. He tried to play with it, but he got stuck in the ash! + +Tweety's friends tried to help him, but they couldn't. Just then, a big dog named Spike came by. Spike saw Tweety in trouble and knew he had to rescue him. Spike gently picked Tweety up and carried him to safety. + +Tweety was so happy that Spike rescued him. He thanked Spike and his friends for helping him. From that day on, Tweety never played with ash again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack lived on a big island with his mommy and daddy. Jack loved to play with his toys and run around on the island. + +One day, Jack saw a big rock that he wanted to climb. But the rock was too strong and Jack couldn't climb it alone. So, he asked his mommy to help him. "Mommy, can you join me and help me climb the big rock?" Jack asked. + +"Of course, Jack," his mommy said. "I'll help you climb the rock." And together, they climbed the big, strong rock. At the top, Jack looked out at the beautiful island and said, "This is the best day ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to buy a toy, but he didn't know how much it cost. His mom told him to ask the store clerk for the price. Timmy measured his money in his piggy bank and saw that he had enough to buy the toy. + +But when he got to the store, he saw a big, scary dog outside. Timmy was scared and didn't want to go in. His mom told him that it's okay to be scared sometimes, but it's important to face our fears and do what we need to do. So Timmy took a deep breath and went inside to ask for the price. + +The store clerk told Timmy the price, and he happily bought the toy with his saved up money. Timmy learned that measuring his money and facing his fears can help him achieve what he wants. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little beetle. He loved to fly and explore the world around him. One day, he flew too close to a big tree and hit a branch. His wings were broken and he couldn't fly anymore. The little beetle suffered and felt sad. + +But then, a kind girl saw the little beetle and picked him up gently. She took him home and made a cozy bed for him. She also gave him some yummy leaves to eat. The little beetle felt better and happier. + +Days passed and the little beetle's wings healed. He was able to fly again and explore the world. He was grateful for the girl's kindness and never forgot her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite skirt every day. One day, Lily's mommy surprised her with a new skirt. Lily was so happy and eager to wear it. + +"Mommy, thank you! I love my new skirt!" Lily exclaimed. + +"You're welcome, sweetie. I knew you would be eager to wear it," her mommy replied. + +Lily put on her new skirt and twirled around. She felt so pretty and happy. From that day on, Lily wore her new skirt every chance she got. She loved it so much and it always made her feel happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and get dirty in the mud. One day, he found a big envelope laying on the ground. It was a bit dirty, but Timmy didn't mind. He picked it up and looked inside. + +To his surprise, there was a letter inside the envelope. The letter said that Timmy's grandma was coming to visit him soon. Timmy was so excited! He ran inside to tell his mom and dad the good news. + +When grandma finally arrived, Timmy gave her a big hug and showed her the envelope with the letter inside. Grandma was happy to see Timmy and the dirty envelope didn't bother her one bit. They spent the day playing outside and having fun together. Timmy was so happy that he found the envelope that brought grandma to visit him. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin was very thin and wanted to be strong like his fish friends. One day, Fin saw his fish friends swimming very fast and he wanted to swim like them. + +Fin went to his fish friend, Gilly, and asked, "Can you help me swim fast like you?" Gilly said, "Sure! First, you need to move your fins like this." Gilly showed Fin how to move his fins and soon Fin was swimming fast just like his fish friends. + +Fin was so happy and said, "Thank you for helping me, Gilly!" Gilly replied, "No problem, Fin. We all help each other in the sea." From that day on, Fin was no longer thin and weak. He was now a strong swimmer just like his fish friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird with a dirty wing. It tried to fly, but it couldn't go high. It was sad and lonely because it couldn't play with its bird friends. + +One day, the little bird went on an adventure to discover a magical pond. It heard that the water in the pond was very clean and could make anything clean too. The little bird was excited and flew towards the pond. + +When the little bird arrived at the pond, it saw its reflection in the water. It noticed that its wing was very dirty. The little bird dipped its wing in the water and rubbed it gently. Suddenly, the dirty wing became clean and shiny! The little bird was so happy that it could fly high and play with its bird friends again. + +From that day on, the little bird visited the magical pond every day to keep its wing clean and to play with its bird friends. It was grateful for the discovery of the pond and the clean water that made its wing beautiful again. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots and cauliflower. One day, while he was eating his cauliflower, a mean bird came and took it away from him. Benny was sad and angry. He wanted his cauliflower back. + +Benny decided to ask his friends, the mice, for help. They told him to talk to the wise owl who lived in the tree. The owl listened to Benny's problem and told him to be brave and confront the bird. Benny was scared, but he wanted his cauliflower back so he decided to follow the owl's advice. + +Benny found the bird and asked for his cauliflower back. The bird refused and they started to argue. Suddenly, the cauliflower fell to the ground and settled the argument. Benny was proud of himself for standing up for what he wanted and he happily ate his cauliflower. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the beach with his family. One day, they went swimming in the ocean and saw a dolphin. The dolphin was very friendly and swam close to them. Timmy felt lucky to see the dolphin up close. + +Suddenly, the dolphin swam away very fast. Timmy's family got worried and started to look for the dolphin. They saw that the dolphin was caught in a fishing net. Timmy's dad quickly went to get help while the rest of the family stayed with the dolphin. + +With some help, they were able to free the dolphin. The dolphin was so happy that it jumped out of the water and swam away. Timmy felt happy that they were able to help the dolphin escape from the fishing net. From that day on, Timmy loved dolphins even more. +Once upon a time, there was a lady who had a cat. The cat was very silly and did a stupid thing. It knocked over a vase and broke it. The lady got very mad and yelled at the cat. But then she remembered to forgive the cat because it didn't mean to break the vase. The cat felt happy and loved the lady even more. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Snowy. Snowy was very white and loved to hop around in the meadow. One day, Snowy got very dirty and needed a bath. His mommy bunny brought him some soap and helped him wash all the dirt away. Snowy loved how clean and fluffy he felt after his bath. + +Later that day, Snowy was playing in the meadow with his bunny friends when they saw a big, scary dog. Snowy's mommy bunny told him to protect himself and his friends. Snowy remembered how strong and brave he felt after his bath and stood up to the dog. The dog got scared and ran away, and Snowy and his friends were safe. + +From that day on, Snowy knew that he could protect himself and his friends, even when things seemed scary. And every time he got dirty, he knew that a nice, bubbly bath with white soap would make him feel clean and happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird named Bluey. Bluey loved to fly around and move from tree to tree. One day, Bluey saw a cat sitting below her tree. The cat looked up and said, "Hello, Bluey. I'm hungry. Do you know where I can find some food?" + +Bluey replied, "Sorry, I don't know. I'm just a bird. But, I can help you move to another tree where you might find some food." + +The cat followed Bluey to another tree, but there was no food there either. The cat became angry and said, "You're ignorant, Bluey. You don't know anything!" + +Bluey felt sad and flew away. She didn't like the conflict with the cat. Later, Bluey found a bunch of worms and went back to the cat. She said, "Hey, I found some food for you. I'm sorry I didn't know where to look before." + +The cat was happy and said, "Thank you, Bluey. You're a good friend." From that day on, Bluey and the cat were friends and moved from tree to tree together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved sausages, especially the green ones. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the store to buy some sausages. Timmy wanted to order the green sausages, but he didn't know how to say it. His mom helped him and they got the green sausages. Timmy was very happy and he ate all the sausages for dinner. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk on the path in the park with her mom. One day, they saw a persistent squirrel trying to get some nuts from a tree. The squirrel kept trying and trying, but the nuts wouldn't fall. + +Lily wanted to help the squirrel, so she spoke to it. "Squirrel, don't worry. I will help you get the nuts." She picked up a stick and hit the tree. The nuts fell down, and the squirrel was very happy. + +From that day on, the squirrel followed Lily and her mom on their walks. They all walked on the path together and had fun adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and watch the birds fly. One day, her mom took her to a restaurant to eat some yummy food. + +At the restaurant, Lily saw a wild animal behind the window. It was a big brown bear! The bear was moving around and looking for something to eat. Lily was scared, but her mom told her not to worry because they were safe inside the restaurant. + +After they finished eating, Lily and her mom went outside to go home. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from the forest. It was the wild bear! The bear was moving fast towards them. But then, Lily remembered what her mom had told her earlier. They ran back inside the restaurant and waited until the bear went away. + +From that day on, Lily was always careful when she went outside. She knew that sometimes wild animals can move around and it's important to stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to perform magic tricks for his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Billy said, "I don't believe in your magic tricks anymore. You're not really magic." Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy's grandma saw that he was upset and asked him what was wrong. Timmy said, "Billy doesn't believe in my magic tricks anymore. He says I'm not really magic." Timmy's grandma smiled and said, "Wisdom is more powerful than magic. You can use your wisdom to show Billy that you are special, even without magic." + +So, Timmy thought long and hard about what his grandma said. He decided to perform a magic trick where he guessed Billy's favorite color. Billy was amazed and said, "Wow, Timmy! You really are magic!" Timmy smiled and said, "No, I'm not magic. I just used my wisdom to guess your favorite color." + +From that day on, Timmy showed his friends that wisdom is more important than magic tricks. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to draw and color with her crayons. She had a big drawer full of all her art supplies. + +One day, Lily wanted to draw a picture of her favorite animal, a giraffe. She reached up high to get her yellow crayon from the top of the drawer. + +Lily was feeling very creative and drew a beautiful giraffe with spots all over its long neck. She was so proud of her drawing that she showed it to her mommy and daddy. They loved it and put it on the fridge for everyone to see. + +From that day on, Lily knew that she could reach for anything she wanted to create and draw. And she always kept her art supplies in her special drawer, ready for her next masterpiece. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots and play in the fields. He was very happy and healthy. + +One day, Benny saw a big carrot patch on the other side of the wide river. He wanted to go there and eat all the carrots. But he was too scared to cross the river. + +Benny met a wise old turtle who told him to wait until the water was low. Benny waited patiently and when the water was low, he crossed the river and gained a lot of big, juicy carrots. From then on, Benny knew that good things come to those who wait. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy took her to the carnival. Lily was so excited to ride the big ferris wheel! But when they got there, they saw a long line. + +Lily's mommy bought a ticket and they waited in line. But as they got closer to the front, Lily started to feel sick. Her face turned pale and she felt like she might throw up. + +She told her mommy, "I don't want to ride the ferris wheel anymore. I regret buying the ticket." Her mommy understood and they went to get some ice cream instead. Even though Lily didn't get to ride the ferris wheel, she still had a fun day with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, he found a cane on the ground. It was old but harmless, so he picked it up and started to play with it. + +Timmy had so much fun swinging the cane around. He pretended he was a knight and the cane was his sword. But then, he accidentally hit his mom's flower pot and broke it. + +His mom was upset because the flower pot was very special to her. Timmy felt bad that he spoiled his mom's flower pot. He knew he shouldn't have been swinging the cane around near the flower pot. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to be more careful with things and not to spoil them. He still played with the harmless cane, but he made sure to keep it away from anything that could get harmed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved going to the park and playing on the swings. One day, Lily saw a big event happening in the park. She asked her mommy what was happening. + +Mommy said, "It's a fight between the two teams. They are trying to win a prize." + +Lily was scared of the fight, but she watched from afar. Suddenly, one of the players got hurt and fell down. The other team helped him up and made sure he was okay. Lily thought they were very dependable. + +After the fight was over, Lily went up to the dependable team and said, "Thank you for helping your friend. You are very kind." They smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. We always help each other, no matter what." And from that day on, Lily knew that being dependable was very important. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park. One day, Max's owner took him for a ride in the car. Max sat in the back seat and looked out the window. + +Max's owner stopped the car at a big building. They went inside and Max saw a man with a funny hat. The man asked Max's owner for a license. Max didn't know what a license was, but he saw his owner give the man a piece of paper. + +After they left the building, Max's owner explained to him that a license is a special paper that says it's okay to do something. Max was happy to learn something new and wagged his tail. He was a jolly dog, after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Freddie. Freddie lived in a swamp with his friends. One day, Freddie saw a big, juicy fly. He wanted to eat it, but he knew he shouldn't. + +Freddie asked his friend, "Should I eat the fly?" + +His friend said, "No, that's a foolish idea. You might get sick." + +Freddie thought about it and decided not to eat the fly. But then, he changed his mind and decided to eat it anyway. + +After he ate the fly, Freddie felt very sick. He realized that he should have listened to his friend. Sadly, Freddie passed away. + +The moral of the story is: It's important to listen to your friends and make good decisions. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress up with her dolls. One day, Lily found an unusual hat in her mom's closet. It was very big and had lots of feathers on it. + +Lily decided to wear the hat and show it to her dolls. She also wanted to make them some special treats, so she asked her mom for some sugar. Her mom gave her a big spoonful of sugar and Lily mixed it with some water to make a sweet drink for her dolls. + +Lily had so much fun playing dress up and sharing her sugar drink with her dolls. She couldn't wait to find more unusual things in her mom's closet to dress up with! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she went to the park with her mom. Her mom told her to be careful because the ground was slippery. Lily said, "Okay, Mommy!" + +Lily saw a red ball on the ground. She picked it up and started to play with it. Suddenly, she slipped and fell down. She wasn't hurt, but she was scared. + +Just then, they heard a loud noise. It was a big crane coming to fix the playground. Lily's mom said, "Look, Lily! The crane is here to make the playground safe for us to play on." + +After the crane was finished, Lily and her mom played on the swings and the slide. Lily was happy that she didn't slip again. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for keeping me safe, Mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She wore a pretty blouse that her mom bought for her. Lily loved her blouse very much. + +One day, Lily was playing outside when she saw a bird. She chased after it, but then she saw a big dog. The dog barked loudly and Lily got scared. She wanted the dog to stop barking because it was making her feel afraid. + +Suddenly, a boy came by and called the dog away. Lily was happy that the dog stopped barking. She thanked the boy and went back inside to show her mom her pretty blouse. Her mom said it was not stupid, but very beautiful. Lily smiled and felt happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Freddie. Freddie lived in a pond with his friends. One day, Freddie saw a shiny dish in the water. He wanted to see it up close, so he swam over to it. + +Freddie's friend, Sammy, warned him, "Don't dive too deep, Freddie. It might be dangerous." But Freddie didn't listen and dove down to get the dish. + +The dish was tight in his grip, but suddenly, he felt something wrap around his leg. It was a big, scary fish! Freddie tried to swim away, but the fish was too strong. "Help me, Sammy!" Freddie cried out. + +Sammy tried to help, but it was too late. The fish pulled Freddie under the water and he never came back up again. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your friends and be careful when exploring new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys on the floor. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a lemon. Timmy took a bite and his face turned sour! He didn't like the taste of the lemon. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a bug on the floor. He wanted to catch it, so he tried to pinch it with his fingers. But the bug was too fast and it ran away. Timmy felt sad that he couldn't catch the bug. + +Later, Timmy's mom gave him some candy that was very sweet. Timmy loved the candy and he felt happy again. He forgot all about the sour lemon and the bug that got away. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was a big boy now, he was three years old! Tim wanted to go to the park, but his mom said they had to pay money to get in. Tim didn't understand what "pay" meant, but his mom explained it was like giving some of your toys to get something you want. + +Tim's mom put some money in a cooler and they went to the park. Tim saw a big slide and wanted to go on it, but his mom said he had to be independent and climb up by himself. Tim was scared at first, but he tried and he did it! He felt so proud of himself. + +After playing on the slide, Tim and his mom got some ice cream from the cooler. Tim loved ice cream! He was happy they paid to get into the park because he had so much fun. Tim learned that sometimes you have to pay for things, but it's worth it when you have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a little kitten named Mittens. One day, Lily wanted to make some cookies. She got a big bowl and cut some butter into little pieces. Then, she put the butter in a pan and turned on the stove. The butter started to melt! + +Lily added some sugar and flour to the melted butter and mixed it all together. She made little balls of dough and put them on a tray. She put the tray in the oven and waited for the cookies to bake. When they were done, she took them out and let them cool. Mittens came over and licked his little paws, hoping for a taste of the yummy cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle. In that jungle, there lived a monkey named Jack. Jack loved to climb trees and eat bananas. One day, Jack found an ancient statue. The statue was very big and had markings on it. Jack was very curious about the figure and wanted to know more about it. + +Jack climbed up the statue to get a closer look. He saw that there were many marks on the statue. Jack thought that the marks were very interesting. He wondered who made them and why. Jack decided to ask his friends if they knew anything about the ancient figure. + +Jack went to his friends and showed them the statue. They were all amazed by the figure and the markings on it. They didn't know much about it, but they thought it was very cool. Jack was happy that he found something so interesting and was excited to learn more about it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved balloons and always wanted to play with them. One day, her mom bought her a big, shiny balloon. Lily was so happy and hugged it tightly. + +Suddenly, the balloon popped! Lily was sad and started to cry. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can wrap a bandage around it." Lily watched as her mom wrapped a bandage around the balloon. + +"Wow, Mommy, you are so smart!" Lily said with a big smile. From that day on, Lily learned that even if things break, there is always a way to fix them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, especially ones with pictures. One day, she asked her mommy for a blue crayon so she could draw a picture of the sky. Her mommy said yes and allowed her to use the blue crayon from her pencil case. + +Lily drew a big blue sky with fluffy white clouds. She was so proud of her drawing that she wanted to find out what the word "sky" meant. She asked her mommy if she could look it up in the dictionary. Her mommy said yes and allowed her to use the big blue dictionary on the shelf. + +Lily looked up the word "sky" and found out that it means the space above the earth where the sun, moon, and stars are. She was happy to learn something new and went back to coloring her picture. When she was finished, she showed it to her mommy and said, "Look, mommy! I drew a blue sky just like the one outside!" Her mommy smiled and told her what a good job she did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to collect pretty things. One day, she found a delicate crystal on the ground and picked it up. She thought it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. + +Lily showed the crystal to her friend, Timmy. "Look at my pretty crystal!" she said. + +Timmy looked at the crystal and said, "I disagree. It's not pretty at all." + +Lily felt sad that Timmy didn't like her crystal, but she still thought it was beautiful. She decided to keep it and treasure it forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mom and dad. One day, while they were at the park, Lily found an olive on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mommy! I found an olive!" she said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's fine, Lily. You can keep it." + +But then, a big dog came running over and tried to take the olive from Lily. She held onto it tight and started to cry. + +"Mommy, help!" she said. + +Her dad quickly ran over and scared the dog away. Lily was okay, but she was still upset about the olive. + +"Don't worry, Lily. We'll get you another olive," her dad said. + +Lily smiled and they continued to play at the park. She knew that even though she lost her olive, she was still having a fine day. +Once upon a time, there was a reindeer named Rudolph. He was very graceful and liked to step around in the snow. One day, Rudolph saw a big pile of cookies and he got very excited. He stepped closer to the cookies but didn't see a trap that was set up for him. + +Suddenly, a big net fell on top of Rudolph and he couldn't get out. He tried to step out of the net but it was too strong. Rudolph was stuck and he couldn't move. He felt very sad and wished he had been more careful. + +As the night went on, Rudolph got very cold and hungry. He started to feel very weak and tired. Eventually, he fell asleep and never woke up. The next day, the other reindeer found him and felt very sad. They all wished they could have helped Rudolph before it was too late. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The little bird was black and had wings to fly. One day, the little bird was flying in the sky and saw a big tree. The little bird blinked its eyes and flew down to the tree. The tree had many leaves and the little bird sat on a branch. The little bird was happy and sang a song. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a red wagon that she loved to play with. One day, Lily promised her mom that she would be good and help clean up her room. Her mom was happy and gave her a big hug. + +Lily started to clean up, but then she saw her red wagon outside. She wanted to play with it, but she promised her mom she would clean her room. She thought and thought, and then she had an idea. She could clean her room and then play with her wagon as a reward. + +When Lily was done cleaning, she ran outside to play with her wagon. She loved to pull it around and pretend she was going on an adventure. Her mom watched her and thought she looked so graceful. She was happy that Lily kept her promise and was being a good helper. The end. +Once upon a time, Timmy and Tommy were playing with their marbles. Timmy had an amazing marble that was his favorite. Tommy wanted to play with it, but Timmy didn't want to share. Tommy got mad and started to cry. Timmy didn't mind sharing his other marbles, but this one was special to him. They argued and argued until their mom came in and helped them solve the problem. She suggested they take turns playing with the amazing marble. Timmy agreed and they both had fun playing with it. In the end, they both learned that sharing is important and it's okay to have special things as long as we are fair with our friends. +Once upon a time, there was a red dolphin named Ruby. She liked to swim and jump in the ocean. One day, she saw a little fish stuck in a net. The fish was sad and scared. + +Ruby said, "Don't worry little fish, I will help you." She used her nose to bow the net and the little fish swam away happily. + +But then, a big shark came and wanted to eat Ruby. Ruby was scared and didn't know what to do. She asked a seagull for help. + +The seagull said, "I will help you, Ruby. We can fly away from the shark." And they flew away safely. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others and to ask for help when we need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird wanted to fly high in the sky, but it didn't have enough power. So, the bird asked its friends for help. Its friends said they would help the bird if it could spread its wings wide. + +The little bird worked hard and tried to spread its wings wide. It tried and tried, but it couldn't do it. The bird felt sad and thought it would never be successful. + +One day, the bird saw a big bird flying high in the sky. The little bird wanted to be like that bird, so it tried to spread its wings wide again. This time, the bird was successful! It flew higher and higher until it was almost as high as the big bird. + +But then, a strong wind blew and the little bird lost its power. It fell from the sky and landed on the ground with a thud. The little bird was hurt and couldn't fly anymore. It was a sad ending for the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the lake with her friends. One day, Ducky saw a beautiful white feather floating in the water. She wanted to keep it for herself. + +But Ducky's mama told her that keeping things that don't belong to you is not nice. Ducky felt sad and knew she needed to do the right thing. She swam over to her friends and showed them the pretty feather. They all admired it together. + +Ducky learned that it's better to share and be kind than to keep things for yourself. From that day on, she made sure to always do the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play in her yard. Her yard was big and had lots of trees and flowers. One day, Lily saw her neighbor, Mr. Smith, working in his yard. + +"Hi, Mr. Smith!" Lily said. + +"Hello, Lily," Mr. Smith replied. "I'm designing my yard. I want it to look nice." + +Lily looked at Mr. Smith's yard. It looked very pretty. "I like your yard," she said. + +"Thank you, Lily," Mr. Smith said. "I got these flowers for cheap at the store. Do you want to help me plant them?" + +Lily was very excited. She loved to help. "Yes, please!" she said. + +So, Lily and Mr. Smith planted the flowers together. It was a lot of fun. When they were finished, Lily looked at Mr. Smith's yard again. "It looks even prettier now!" she said. + +Mr. Smith smiled. "Thank you, Lily. I couldn't have done it without your help." + +Lily felt happy. She loved helping Mr. Smith and making things look nice. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play games, especially chess. He had a big chess board and little chess pieces that he liked to move around. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy was being selfish and didn't want to play chess. Instead, he wanted to play with Timmy's toy gun and shoot imaginary bad guys. + +Timmy didn't like this idea, but he didn't want to hurt Billy's feelings. So, he let Billy play with the toy gun. They played for a while, but then Billy accidentally shot the chess board and broke it. + +Timmy was sad but he knew it was his fault for not speaking up. From then on, he promised to always speak up and not let anyone be selfish with his things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help clean up her room. Lily looked around and saw that her toys were all over the floor and her clothes were in a big pile. + +Lily's mom opened the drawer and asked her to put her clothes away. Lily saw that the drawer was thin and could only fit a few things. She tried to put all of her clothes in the drawer, but they wouldn't fit. + +Lily's mom said, "Lily, you need to get rid of some of your clothes. We can donate them to kids who need them." Lily didn't want to give away her clothes, but she knew it was the right thing to do. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to the donation center. Lily saw all of the kids who were happy to get the clothes she didn't need anymore. She felt proud to have helped others and learned that sometimes it's good to get rid of things we don't need. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the forest and play with his friends. One day, Benny decided to go on a trail walk to explore the forest. + +As Benny hopped along the trail, he saw many beautiful things like colorful flowers and tall trees. He imagined himself as a bird flying high in the sky and seeing everything from above. + +Suddenly, Benny heard a rustling in the bushes. He stopped and saw his friend, a little mouse named Mickey, who was lost. Benny knew the way back and led Mickey back to his home. From that day on, Benny and Mickey went on many adventures together on the forest trail. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie lived in a barn with his friends, the cows and the horses. One day, Tweetie saw a big storm coming. He knew he needed to find a safe place to hide. + +Tweetie asked his friends, "Can I hide in the barn with you?" The cows and horses said, "Of course, we will be helpful and keep you safe." + +As the storm grew stronger, the barn started to shake. Suddenly, the roof flew off and Tweetie was lifted up into the air. He thought he was going to be blown away, but then he started to soar. The wind carried him far away from the barn, but he was safe and happy. + +From that day on, Tweetie knew that even in the scariest moments, there is always a way to soar above it all. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the lake with her mommy. They were going to have a picnic and play in the water. Lily was so excited and kept asking her mommy if they were almost there. + +When they arrived, Lily saw the lake and said, "Wow, it's so big and blue!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it's a beautiful lake." + +Lily was ready to jump in the water, but her mommy said they needed to change into their swimsuits first. Lily quickly changed and said, "Mommy, I'm ready to swim now!" They had so much fun playing in the lake and eating their yummy picnic. Lily said, "This is the best day ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a big house with her family. One day, Lily's mommy looked outside and saw a big storm coming. She said to Lily, "Lily, be careful! There's a big storm coming. We need to stay inside and be safe." + +Lily looked outside and saw the dark clouds. She felt scared and tired. She said, "Mommy, I'm tired. Can we take a nap?" Mommy said, "Yes, we can take a nap until the storm passes. But first, let's make sure all the windows are closed and the doors are locked. We need to be prepared." + +Lily helped her mommy close the windows and lock the doors. She felt better knowing they were safe. They took a nap and when they woke up, the storm had passed. Lily was happy and said, "Thank you for warning me, mommy. I'm glad we're safe." +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Spot found a bone in the grass. The bone was very big and very hard. Spot tried to chew on it, but it hurt his teeth. + +As Spot was walking around the park, he saw his friend Fido. Fido asked, "What do you have there, Spot?" Spot replied, "I found a bone, but it's too hard to chew." Fido said, "I have a soft toy at my house. Maybe you can play with that instead?" + +So, Spot followed Fido to his house and they played with the soft toy. Spot had so much fun, he forgot all about the bone. From that day on, Spot knew that playing with toys was much more fun than chewing on hard bones. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she noticed a little bird with a broken wing. The bird looked helpless and couldn't fly. + +Lily felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. She gently picked up the bird and brought it inside. She gave the bird some water and some seeds to eat. The bird felt better and started to chirp happily. + +Lily was happy too, knowing that she had helped the little bird. She decided to keep the bird in a cozy nest until its wing was healed. Every day, Lily would visit the bird and sing songs to make it feel better. And soon enough, the bird's wing was all better and it could fly again. Lily was so happy to see the bird fly away. She knew that she had made a new friend in the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to drink hot chocolate from his favorite mug. His mug was blue and had a picture of a puppy on it. + +One day, Timmy's mom made him hot chocolate, but it was too spicy for him. "Mommy, this hot chocolate is too spicy for me," Timmy said. "Can you make it less spicy?" + +"Sure, Timmy," his mom replied. "I'll add more milk to make it less spicy." + +After his mom made the hot chocolate less spicy, Timmy took a sip and smiled. "This is much better now!" he said. "I gained a better hot chocolate!" + +Timmy enjoyed his hot chocolate from his favorite mug and was happy that his mom made it just right for him. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who loved to drink coffee. She would always have a cup of coffee in the morning. One day, she went to a famous coffee shop to buy her coffee. She ordered a big cup of coffee and sat down to drink it. She loved the taste of the coffee so much that she finished it very quickly. + +After she finished her coffee, she went to the park with her little boy. They played on the swings and went down the slide. The little boy had so much fun that he didn't want to leave. But mommy said they had to go home because it was getting late. So they said goodbye to the park and went home. The little boy fell asleep in the car because he was tired from playing. When they got home, mommy put him to bed and gave him a kiss goodnight. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy, especially the sour ones. One day, her mom bought her a big bag of sour candies. Lily was so happy and her love for her mom increased. + +Lily ate one candy after another, but soon her face turned sour. She realized that she ate too many sour candies and her tummy hurt. Her mom told her that she needs to eat in moderation and not to eat too many sour candies at once. + +Lily learned her lesson and listened to her mom. She still loved sour candies, but she made sure to eat them in small amounts. Her love for candies did not decrease, but her tummy ache did. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to make crafts and play with glue. One day, Lily was making a pretty picture with glue and sparkly glitter when her little brother came in. + +"Hi Lily, what are you doing?" he asked. + +"I'm making a picture. Do you want to help?" Lily asked. + +"No thank you, I don't care about crafts," her brother said. + +Lily continued to make her picture, but she accidentally spilled the glue all over the table. She tried to clean it up, but it was too sticky. When her mom came in, she was very angry and said the table was ruined. + +Lily felt very sour and sad. She wished her brother had helped her clean up the glue. From then on, Lily learned to be more careful with her crafts and to always ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a shy fish named Fin. Fin lived in a big reef with lots of other fish. One day, Fin saw a pretty fish he liked. But when he tried to talk to her, he got embarrassed and swam away. + +Fin's friends noticed that he was acting funny and asked him what was wrong. Fin told them about the pretty fish and how he was too shy to talk to her. His friends told him not to be embarrassed and to just be himself. + +The next day, Fin saw the pretty fish again. This time, he swam up to her and said hello. To his surprise, she smiled and said hello back! Fin was no longer shy and was happy he didn't let embarrassment stop him from making a new friend in the reef. +Once upon a time, there was an old frog. He was very old, like your grandma and grandpa. The elderly frog lived in a pond with his friends. They would jump and swim all day long. + +One day, the old frog wanted to tell his friends something important. He said, "Pause, my dear friends! I have something to say." His friends stopped and listened. The elderly frog said, "I have lived a long life and have seen many things. But the most important thing is to always be kind to others." + +His friends nodded their heads and said, "Thank you for your wise words, dear friend." From that day on, the elderly frog's friends always remembered to be kind to others. And the old frog felt happy knowing he had made a difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and watch the trains go by. One day, she saw a very intelligent dog walking down the street. + +"Hello, doggy!" Lily said. + +"Hello, little girl," the dog replied. + +"Do you want to play with me?" Lily asked. + +"I would love to, but I can't reach your toys," the dog said sadly. + +"Don't worry, I have a train set we can play with!" Lily exclaimed. + +The dog's tail wagged with excitement as they played with the train set together. From that day on, they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big town. It was great! There were many houses and people who lived there. One day, a family decided to move to the great town. They packed their things and drove their car. They were excited to start their new life in the great town. When they arrived, they found a nice house to live in. They were happy to be in the great town and made many new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite hat everywhere she went. One day, she met a friendly dog named Max. + +"Hi, Lily!" said Max. "I like your hat. Can I examine it?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Sure, Max! It's my favorite hat. It's red and has a big bow on it." + +Max looked at the hat closely and said, "Wow, it's so pretty! You're so independent to wear it with confidence." + +Lily giggled and said, "Thank you, Max! I love my hat and I love being independent." + +From that day on, Lily and Max became good friends and they always had fun examining Lily's hat and going on adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore the world around him. One day, he found a small box with a colorful thing inside. It was a microscope! Timmy was so excited to use it and see small things up close. + +As he looked through the microscope, he saw tiny bugs and little pieces of dirt. It was amazing! But then, Timmy saw something that scared him. It was a spider! It looked so big through the microscope. + +Timmy didn't want to use the microscope anymore because he was scared of what else he might see. But then he remembered how excited he felt when he first saw the bugs and dirt. He decided to be brave and use the microscope again. And he found even more amazing things to explore! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and talk to her friends. One day, Lily met a new friend named Emma. Emma spoke a language that Lily did not know. + +Lily asked Emma, "What language do you speak?" + +Emma replied, "I speak an unknown language. Do you know any other languages?" + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, I only know English." + +Emma smiled and said, "That's okay. We can still be friends. But sometimes, I suffer because I can't speak English well." + +Lily felt sad for Emma and said, "Don't worry, Emma. I will help you learn English so you don't have to suffer anymore." + +From that day on, Lily and Emma played together every day and Lily taught Emma new words in English. Emma was very happy to have a friend who helped her with her language. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, mommy asked Lily to remind her to check on the pot of soup. + +Lily played with her toys while mommy cooked. After a while, mommy got busy with other things and forgot about the soup. Lily saw that the pot was starting to boil over and she told mommy, "Mommy, pot is overflowing!" + +Mommy quickly turned off the stove and thanked Lily for reminding her. She checked the soup and saw that it was almost done, but the vegetables were still a little dry. So, mommy added some water and stirred the soup. + +When the soup was ready, mommy served it to Lily and they both enjoyed a delicious meal together. From that day on, Lily always helped mommy in the kitchen and reminded her to check on the pot. +Once upon a time, there was a frog who lived in a swamp. The frog was very helpful to all the animals who lived in the swamp. He would help the turtles cross the water and the birds find their way home. + +One day, the frog decided to go on an adventure. He wanted to buy a new hat to wear. He hopped along the path, looking for a hat store. As he hopped, he saw a big, scary alligator lurking in the water. + +The frog was scared, but he remembered how helpful he had been to the other animals. He decided to be brave and help the alligator. The frog hopped over to the alligator and asked if he needed any help. The alligator said he was hungry and couldn't find any food. The frog offered to help the alligator find some food. They searched the swamp together and found some tasty bugs for the alligator to eat. + +The alligator was so grateful for the frog's help that he promised to protect him from any danger in the swamp. The frog felt safe and happy knowing he had made a new friend. And later that day, the frog found a hat store and bought a new hat to wear on his adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. Lily loved to play with her dolls and toys all day long. + +One day, Lily found a charming necklace in her toy box. It was shiny and sparkly, and she loved it very much. She wore it every day and showed it to all her friends. + +But one day, the necklace got twisted and wouldn't come off her neck. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. Her mommy and daddy helped her and finally got the necklace off. + +After that, Lily learned that sometimes things in life can get twisted, but there is always someone there to help you fix it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and eat candy. One night, Lily had a nightmare. She woke up crying and scared. Her mommy came to her room and gave her a big kiss on the forehead. + +"Mommy, I had a nightmare," Lily said. + +"It's okay, sweetie. It was just a bad dream. Do you want to tell me about it?" her mommy asked. + +Lily told her mommy about the scary monster in her dream. Her mommy held her tight and said, "Don't worry, I'm here to protect you. Now let's try to go back to sleep." + +Lily closed her eyes and snuggled with her teddy bear. The bitter taste in her mouth from the candy she ate earlier was still there, but she didn't mind because she felt safe and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. Lily saw a big balloon and she wanted to play with it. Her mommy tied the balloon to her wrist so it wouldn't move away. + +Lily was having fun playing with the balloon, but then she got careless and let go of the string. The balloon started to move up and up into the sky. Lily started to cry and said, "Mommy, my balloon is gone!" Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can get you another balloon." + +Lily felt better and they went to get another balloon. This time, her mommy tied it extra tight so it wouldn't move away. Lily was happy and played with her new balloon all day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, but she was always shy when people watched her. One day, her mom gave her a microphone to sing into. Lily was so happy and she started to sing all the time. + +But one day, Lily got sick. She had to stay in bed for a long time. Her mom told her that she needed to eat healthy food to get better. Lily didn't like the healthy food, but she wanted to feel better. So, she ate it all up. + +After a few days, Lily started to feel better. She was so happy and she wanted to sing again. She picked up her microphone and started to sing. But this time, her voice was stronger than before. Her mom smiled and said, "Your voice has grown so much!" Lily was so happy and she knew that eating healthy food helped her get better and grow stronger. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a boy playing with a toy truck. + +Lily wanted to play with the truck too, but the boy ignored her and kept playing by himself. Lily felt sad and asked her mom why the boy didn't want to play with her. + +Her mom explained that sometimes people ignore others because they are too busy or don't want to share. Lily understood and decided to play with her own toys instead. + +Later that day, Lily's mom had to go to the hospital for an operation. Lily was scared and didn't want to leave her mom's side. But her mom told her that everything would be okay and that she would be back soon. + +Lily waited patiently and her mom came back with a bitter taste in her mouth from the medicine she had to take. Lily gave her mom a hug and was happy that she was okay. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She loved to eat oatmeal for breakfast every day. One day, her mom asked her to organize her toys. Lily didn't want to do it. + +Mom: "Lily, can you please organize your toys?" + +Lily: "No, I don't want to. I want to eat oatmeal." + +Mom: "If you organize your toys, I will make you a big bowl of oatmeal." + +Lily: "Okay, I will organize my toys." + +Lily organized her toys and her mom made her a big bowl of oatmeal. Lily was happy that she listened to her mom. From that day on, she organized her toys every day so she could have a big bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy's little sister, Lily, saw the car and wanted to play with it too. Timmy didn't want to share his toy, so he told her no. + +Later that day, Timmy was playing with his car again when he accidentally knocked over a vase. His mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She was very angry and told Timmy to clean up the mess. Timmy was sad and wished he had listened to his mom when she told him to be quiet. + +The next day, Timmy's mom gave him a screwdriver and asked him to fix a loose screw on the kitchen table. Timmy was excited to help and started to work. But then, he accidentally dropped the screw and it rolled under the table. Timmy tried to reach it, but he couldn't. His mom came to see what was wrong and helped him. She reminded him to be careful and to always cover the table with a cloth when he works. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she found a shiny diamond on the ground. She was so happy and showed it to her friends. They all thought it was very pretty. + +But then, Lily's friend Sarah looked troubled. She said, "I lost my diamond necklace. It was a gift from my grandma." Lily knew what she had to do. She sent Sarah a message and said, "I found a diamond. Is it yours?" Sarah was so happy and said, "Yes! Thank you so much, Lily!" + +Lily felt good inside because she did the right thing. She learned that it's important to be honest and help others when they're in trouble. +Sam and Lily were gifted twins who loved to play music. They had a band with their friends, Ben and Amy. Sam played the drum, Lily played the guitar, Ben played the piano and Amy sang. They practiced every day in their garage and dreamed of becoming famous. + +One day, they heard about a talent show at their school. They decided to sign up and show everyone their skills. They worked hard to prepare a special song for the show. They were very excited and nervous. + +On the day of the show, they went to the stage with their instruments. They saw a lot of people in the audience, including their parents and teachers. They smiled and waved at them. Then they started to play their song. It was a catchy and fun tune that made everyone clap and dance. + +They played so well that they melted the hearts of the judges and the crowd. Everyone cheered and clapped for them. They felt very happy and proud. They finished their song and bowed to the audience. Then they heard the announcer say: + +"And the winner of the talent show is...the gifted band of Sam, Lily, Ben and Amy! Congratulations, you are amazing!" + +They jumped and hugged each other. They thanked the judges and the audience. They ran to their parents and teachers and received hugs and praises. They had made their dream come true. They were the best band in the school. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big lake with many ducks. They want to feed the ducks. They find some bread and go to the lake. + +They see a boat with two oars. The boat is bright red. They think it is fun to go on the boat. They do not ask anyone. They get on the boat and take the oars. They start to row on the lake. + +"Look, Sam, the ducks are following us!" Tom says. He throws some bread to the ducks. The ducks quack and swim after the boat. + +"Look, Tom, the water is sparkling!" Sam says. He sees the sun shining on the water. He thinks it is pretty. + +They row and row. They do not see where they are going. They do not see the sign that says "Danger". They do not see the big rocks. They do not hear the loud splash. + +The boat hits a rock. The boat breaks. The water comes in. Tom and Sam are scared. They scream for help. + +"Help, help, we are sinking!" they cry. + +A man hears them. He is fishing on the shore. He has a big net. He runs to the lake. He throws the net to Tom and Sam. He pulls them out of the water. He saves them. + +"Are you okay, boys?" he asks. He is angry and worried. + +"Yes, we are okay, thank you," they say. They are wet and cold and sorry. + +"Why did you take the boat? You could have drowned! You did not escape, you were lucky!" he says. He takes them to their parents. He tells them what happened. + +Tom and Sam are in trouble. Their parents are mad and sad. They hug them and scold them. They tell them to never do that again. They tell them to be careful and ask for permission. + +Tom and Sam say they are sorry. They learned their lesson. They will not take the boat again. They will not try to escape. They will stay on the land and play with the ducks. +Lily liked to play with her model animals. She had many kinds of animals, big and small, furry and scaly, loud and quiet. She liked to make them talk to each other and have fun. + +One day, she decided to be adventurous and take her model animals outside. She wanted to see how they looked in the sun and the grass. She put them in a basket and carried them to the backyard. + +She spread a blanket on the ground and took out her model animals. She arranged them in groups and gave them names. She pretended they were having a picnic and a party. + +"Hello, Mr. Lion, do you want some cake?" she said, holding a piece of plastic food. + +"Roar, yes please, Miss Zebra, you are very kind," she said, making a deep voice for the lion. + +She moved the lion and the zebra closer and made them eat the cake. She smiled and looked at her other model animals. They all looked happy and friendly. + +She heard a noise behind her. She turned around and saw her big brother, Jake. He was holding a soccer ball and looked bored. + +"Hey, Lily, what are you doing?" he asked. + +"I'm playing with my model animals, they are having a picnic and a party," she said. + +"That's silly, model animals can't talk or eat," he said. + +"Yes, they can, in my imagination," she said. + +"Can I play with you?" he asked. + +"Sure, you can be adventurous too," she said. + +She gave him a model elephant and a model monkey. She showed him how to make them talk and have fun. Jake smiled and joined her. They played with the model animals until it was time to go inside. They put them back in the basket and carried them to the house. + +Lily and Jake had a good time. They learned that being adventurous can be fun and that model animals can be good friends. +Lily and Ben went to the fair with Mom and Dad. They saw many things that made them happy. They saw big balloons, sweet cotton candy, and noisy rides. They wanted to try everything. + +They saw a clown with a red nose and funny clothes. He was making animals with long balloons. He gave Lily a balloon dog and Ben a balloon sword. They said thank you and smiled. + +The clown saw that Lily had a pink ribbon in her hair. He liked it very much. He asked Lily if he could examine it. Lily said yes and let him touch it. The clown pretended to be amazed by the ribbon. He said it was the most beautiful ribbon he had ever seen. He asked Lily if he could trade it for a balloon hat. Lily said no. She liked her ribbon too much. + +The clown said he was sorry and gave her back her ribbon. He said he was just joking. He said he had another gift for her. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a shiny coin. He said it was a magic coin. He said it could make wishes come true. He gave it to Lily and winked. + +Lily was very happy. She thanked the clown and hugged him. She showed the coin to Ben and Mom and Dad. They said it was very nice. They said they were proud of her for being polite and brave. They said they loved her very much. + +Lily and Ben had a lot of fun at the fair. They rode the carousel, played the games, and ate the popcorn. They kept their balloon animals and their magic coin. They said goodbye to the clown and thanked him again. They went home with Mom and Dad. They were very tired and happy. They dreamed of the fair and the clown. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big poster on a wall. It has a picture of a girl with a star on her dress. The poster says: "Lily is a famous star. She sings and dances on TV. Come and see her show today!" + +Anna and Ben want to see Lily. They ask their mom to take them to the show. Their mom says yes, but they have to eat their lunch first. Anna and Ben are happy. They run to the kitchen and sit at the table. + +Mom gives them sandwiches and apples. Anna and Ben start to eat. But they are in a hurry. They do not chew their food well. They swallow big bites. They want to finish fast and go to the show. + +"Slow down, Anna and Ben," mom says. "You have to chew your food well. It is good for your teeth and your tummy. If you eat too fast, you might choke or feel sick." + +But Anna and Ben do not listen. They keep eating fast. They do not chew their food well. Suddenly, Anna feels something stuck in her throat. She coughs and coughs. She cannot breathe. She turns red. Ben sees Anna and gets scared. He drops his sandwich and runs to mom. + +"Mom, mom, help Anna!" he cries. "She cannot breathe!" + +Mom hears Ben and runs to Anna. She sees Anna choking. She quickly does the Heimlich maneuver. She pushes on Anna's tummy. She makes Anna spit out the food. Anna gasps and breathes. She is okay. + +Mom hugs Anna and Ben. She is relieved and angry. She says: "Anna, Ben, what did I tell you? You have to chew your food well. You could have died. You were very lucky. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They are sorry. They say: "We are sorry, mom. We were wrong. We did not chew our food well. We wanted to see Lily. We were excited. But we learned our lesson. We will chew our food well from now on. We promise." + +Mom smiles and says: "I am glad you learned your lesson. I love you, Anna and Ben. But you have to be careful. Your health is more important than any show. Now, let's go and see Lily. But remember, chew your food well." + +Anna and Ben hug mom and say: "We love you, mom. Thank you for saving Anna. And thank you for taking us to see Lily. We will remember, chew our food well." + +They go to the show. They see Lily. She is a famous star. She sings and dances on TV. She is very good. Anna and Ben enjoy the show. They clap and cheer. They are happy. But they do not forget to chew their food well. +Tom and Mia liked to play in the garden. They had a big box full of toys and costumes. One day, they found a shiny wand in the box. It had a star on the end and made a funny noise when they waved it. + +"Let's play magic!" said Mia. "I will be a fairy and you will be a dragon." + +"OK," said Tom. "But I will be a fierce dragon and scare you." + +They put on their costumes and ran around the garden. Mia waved her wand and pretended to make flowers grow and birds sing. Tom roared and breathed fire and pretended to chase Mia. + +But then, they heard a loud bark. It was Rex, the neighbor's dog. He had jumped over the fence and was running towards them. He was a big dog and he looked fierce. + +"Help!" cried Mia. "The dog is coming!" + +Tom saw the dog and felt scared. He wanted to run away, but he also wanted to help Mia. He remembered his wand and had an idea. + +"Join me, Mia!" he shouted. "We can use our magic to stop the dog!" + +He grabbed Mia's hand and waved his wand at the dog. He hoped something would happen. + +And something did happen. The wand made a bright flash and a loud bang. The dog stopped and looked confused. He had turned into a frog. He croaked and hopped away. + +Tom and Mia laughed and hugged. They had used their magic to save the day. + +The end. +Tom and Anna liked to play in the garden. They had a big mailbox where they put their drawings and letters. Sometimes, they pretended to be mailmen and delivered the mail to each other. + +One day, Tom had a new idea. He wanted to grow a flower in the mailbox. He found some seeds and some dirt and put them in the mailbox. He watered them and waited. + +"Look, Anna, I am growing a flower in the mailbox!" he said proudly. + +Anna looked at the mailbox. She saw some green sprouts poking out of the dirt. She was not happy. She liked the mailbox for mail, not for flowers. + +"Tom, that is a bad idea. The mailbox is for mail, not for flowers. The flower will take up all the space and we won't have room for our drawings and letters. And what if the mailman comes and sees the flower? He will be angry and take it away. You should take out the flower and the dirt and put them somewhere else." she said. + +Tom did not listen to Anna. He liked his flower and wanted to see it grow. He said, "No, Anna, you are wrong. The flower is a good idea. The mailbox is for mail and for flowers. The flower will make the mailbox more beautiful and we will still have room for our drawings and letters. And the mailman will not be angry, he will be happy and say what a successful gardener I am. You should grow a flower in your mailbox too." + +Anna and Tom argued for a long time. They did not play together anymore. They stayed away from each other and their mailbox. + +The next day, the mailman came. He saw the flower in the mailbox. He was not happy. He was angry. He said, "What is this? Who put a flower in the mailbox? This is not a garden, this is a mailbox. The mailbox is for mail, not for flowers. The flower is blocking the mail and making a mess. This is a bad flower and a bad gardener. I have to take it away and throw it in the trash." + +He pulled out the flower and the dirt and threw them in the trash. He put the mail in the mailbox and left. + +Tom saw what the mailman did. He was sad. He cried. He ran to Anna and said, "Anna, I am sorry. You were right. The flower was a bad idea. The mailman was angry and took it away and threw it in the trash. I lost my flower and my mail. I wish I listened to you." + +Anna saw Tom crying. She felt sorry for him. She said, "Tom, I am sorry too. I was mean to you. I did not like your flower, but I should not have argued with you. I missed playing with you and our mail. I wish we were friends again." + +Tom and Anna hugged. They said they were sorry and they were friends again. They went to the mailbox and looked at their mail. They saw some drawings and letters from their grandma. They smiled. They decided to make a new drawing and a new letter for their grandma. They said they would not grow flowers in the mailbox anymore. They said they would grow flowers in the garden instead. +Sara and Ben are playing in the garden. They like to run and jump and laugh. They see a big wall at the end of the garden. They want to see what is behind the wall. + +"Let's go to the wall," Sara says. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +"OK," Ben says. "But be careful. The wall is very high and hard." + +They run to the wall and try to look over it. But they are too small. They cannot see anything. + +"Maybe we can climb the wall," Ben says. He finds a big rock and puts it near the wall. He steps on the rock and tries to reach the top of the wall. But he slips and falls. He hurts his knee and cries. + +"Ben, are you OK?" Sara asks. She runs to him and hugs him. She sees blood on his knee and feels scared. + +"I'm sorry, Sara," Ben says. "I was silly. I should not have tried to climb the wall. It was too dangerous." + +Sara helps Ben to stand up. She takes him to the house. She finds a band-aid and puts it on his knee. She gives him a kiss and a cookie. + +"Thank you, Sara," Ben says. "You are very kind. I'm grateful for you." + +"You're welcome, Ben," Sara says. "You are my best friend. I'm grateful for you too." + +They smile and hug. They forget about the wall. They are happy. +Anna and Ben like to play with blocks. They build many things with blocks. They build houses, cars, towers, and animals. One day, they want to build a stable for their toy horses. + +Anna says, "I have an idea. Let's use these brown blocks for the walls and these green blocks for the roof. Then we can put our horses inside and pretend they are on a farm." + +Ben says, "No, I don't like that. Let's use these red blocks for the walls and these yellow blocks for the roof. Then we can pretend they are in a circus and do tricks." + +Anna and Ben start to argue. They both want to build the stable their way. They pull and push the blocks. The blocks fall down and make a loud noise. Anna and Ben are sad and angry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the blocks and the horses on the floor. She sees Anna and Ben with frowns on their faces. + +Mom says, "What happened here? Why are you fighting?" + +Anna and Ben tell Mom their problem. They both want to build the stable, but they have different ideas. + +Mom says, "I understand. It is hard to agree sometimes. But you are both lucky. You have many blocks and many horses. You can build two stables, one for each of you. Or you can share your blocks and your horses and build one big stable together. What do you think?" + +Anna and Ben think for a moment. They look at each other and smile. + +Anna says, "I like your idea, Mom. Let's share and build one big stable. Then we can have more room for our horses and more fun for us." + +Ben says, "Me too. I'm sorry I was mean to you, Anna. You have good ideas too. Let's build the best stable ever." + +Anna and Ben hug and say sorry. They pick up the blocks and the horses. They work together and build a big stable with brown, green, red, and yellow blocks. They put their horses inside and play happily. They are lucky to have blocks, horses, and each other. +Lily loved to play in the park with her mom and dad. She liked to swing and slide and run and jump. But she liked to play with the leaves best of all. She liked how they were red and yellow and brown and crunchy. She liked to make piles of leaves and jump in them. She liked to throw leaves in the air and catch them. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. But she saw something new. The leaves were gone. The trees were bare. The ground was white and cold. Lily did not like it. She wanted to play with the leaves. She asked her mom and dad, "Where are the leaves?" + +Her mom and dad smiled and said, "The leaves are gone, Lily. It is a new season. It is winter. The leaves fall in autumn and then it snows in winter. But don't worry, the leaves will come back in spring. And then it will be summer and you can play with the flowers." + +Lily did not understand. She did not know what winter, autumn, spring and summer were. She only knew leaves. She was sad and angry. She did not want to play in the park. She wanted to go home. + +Her mom and dad saw that she was upset. They wanted to cheer her up. They said, "Lily, we have a surprise for you. We have something new for you to play with. It is fun and soft and white. Do you want to see it?" + +Lily was curious. She nodded. Her mom and dad took her to a big hill. They gave her a new thing. It was round and flat and had a rope. They said, "This is a sled, Lily. You can sit on it and slide down the hill. It is like a slide, but faster and longer. Do you want to try it?" + +Lily was scared. She did not know how to slide on a sled. She said, "No, I don't want to try it. I want to play with the leaves." + +Her mom and dad said, "Please, Lily, let us show you how to slide on a sled. It is easy and fun. You will like it. We will go with you. We will hold you and keep you safe. Please, Lily, let us try it." + +Lily looked at her mom and dad. They looked happy and excited. They looked like they wanted to play with her. Lily loved her mom and dad. She wanted to make them happy. She said, "Okay, I will try it. But only once." + +Her mom and dad smiled and hugged her. They said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very brave and kind. We love you very much." They helped her sit on the sled. They sat behind her and held her. They said, "Are you ready, Lily?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I am ready." + +They pushed the sled and it started to slide. Lily felt the wind in her face and the snow under her feet. She felt the sled go faster and faster. She felt her mom and dad laugh and cheer. She felt a new feeling. She felt happy and free. She liked it. She said, "Whee! This is fun! I like it!" + +Her mom and dad said, "We are glad you like it, Lily. We told you it was fun. Do you want to do it again?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I want to do it again. And again. And again." + +They did it again and again and again. They had a lot of fun. They forgot about the leaves. They enjoyed the new season. They enjoyed the sled. They enjoyed each other. They were a happy family. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toy trucks in the garden. They liked to load dirt and rocks on their trucks and drive them around. They made loud noises with their mouths as they pretended to be the trucks. + +"Vroom, vroom, I'm a big truck!" Tom said. + +"Me too, me too!" Lily said. + +They had fun until they saw their mom coming out of the house. She looked unhappy and tired. + +"Kids, can you please be quiet?" she said. "Your baby brother is trying to sleep and he is very restless. He needs a nap." + +Lily and Tom stopped playing and looked at their mom. They loved their baby brother, but they did not like to be quiet. + +"Sorry, mom," they said. + +They put their trucks away and went inside the house. They tried to find something else to do, but they were bored. They missed their trucks and the noises they made. + +They looked at each other and had an idea. They tiptoed to their room and got their toy phones. They pretended to call each other and talk like trucks. + +"Hello, hello, this is truck Lily," Lily whispered. + +"Hello, hello, this is truck Tom," Tom whispered. + +They giggled and made soft noises with their phones. They had fun and did not wake up their baby brother. Their mom smiled and was glad. +Ben was very happy. Today was his birthday. He was ready for his party. He put on his new vest. It was blue and soft. He liked it a lot. + +He ran to the living room. He saw a big cake, balloons and presents. He saw his mom and dad and his friends. They all said, "Happy birthday, Ben!" + +Ben smiled. He opened his presents. He received a book, a car, a ball and a hat. He said, "Thank you, thank you!" He was very happy. + +But then he saw one more present. It was big and heavy. He wondered what it was. He tore the paper. He saw a box. He opened the box. He saw a big, scary dog. + +The dog jumped out of the box. It barked and growled. It ran to Ben. It bit his vest. It tore his vest. It bit his arm. It hurt him a lot. + +Ben screamed. He cried. He was very sad. His mom and dad and his friends ran to him. They tried to help him. They tried to stop the dog. But it was too late. The dog had hurt Ben too much. + +Ben was not happy. He was not ready for his party. He did not like his last present. He wished he had never received it. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with red apples. They want to pick some apples and eat them. + +"Look, Ben, apples!" Anna says. "Let's pick some. They are healthy and yummy." + +"OK, Anna, but be careful. The tree is very tall. We need a stick to reach the apples." Ben says. + +They find a stick and use it to knock down some apples. They catch them in their hands and put them in a basket. They are happy and proud. + +But then, they hear a voice from the tree. It is soft and kind. + +"Hello, children. Thank you for picking my apples. They are a gift for you. I am the spirit of the tree. I watch over the park and the animals. I am glad you are here." + +Anna and Ben are surprised and curious. They look up and see a bright light in the tree. + +"Hello, spirit. We are Anna and Ben. We like your apples. They are sweet and juicy. Thank you for sharing them with us." Anna says. + +"You are welcome, Anna and Ben. You are good and polite children. I like you too. You can come and visit me anytime. I will tell you stories and secrets of the park. But now, you should go home. It is getting dark and cold. Your parents will be worried." The spirit says. + +"OK, spirit. We will come back soon. Goodbye and thank you." Ben says. + +They wave to the spirit and take their basket. They run to their homes and tell their parents about their adventure. They eat the apples and feel healthy and happy. They dream of the spirit and the park. They are friends with the tree. +Lily was a girl who liked to help her mom and dad. She was reliable, which means she did what she said she would do. She helped with the dishes, the laundry, and the garden. She also loved to kiss her mom and dad and tell them she loved them. + +One day, Lily saw a big frog in the pond. She was curious and went closer. The frog said, "Hello, little girl. I am a prince who was turned into a frog by a witch. If you kiss me, I will turn back into a prince and marry you." + +Lily was surprised and scared. She did not want to kiss a frog or marry a stranger. She said, "No, thank you. I don't know you. You could be lying. I have a mom and dad who love me and I love them. They are reliable and kind. I don't need a prince." + +The frog was angry and said, "You are foolish and rude. You will miss your chance to be a princess. I will find another girl who will kiss me and make me happy." + +Lily said, "Goodbye, frog. I hope you find someone who likes you for who you are, not for what you can be." She ran back to her mom and dad and hugged them. She told them what happened and they were proud of her. They said, "You are smart and brave, Lily. You made the right choice. We love you very much." + +The moral of the story is: Be reliable and honest. Don't trust strangers who make promises they can't keep. Love your family and be happy with what you have. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big yellow taxi parked near their house. They wanted to see what was inside, so they ran to the taxi and opened the door. + +"Wow, look at all the buttons and lights!" Tom said, as he climbed into the driver's seat. + +"Can we go for a ride?" Lily asked, as she sat next to him. + +"Sure, why not?" Tom said, as he pushed a button. The taxi started to move. + +"Tom, stop! We don't know how to drive!" Lily shouted, as the taxi went faster and faster. + +"I can't! I don't know how to stop!" Tom cried, as he turned the wheel. The taxi swerved and hit a tree. + +Lily and Tom felt a big bump and a loud noise. They were scared and hurt. They tried to get out of the taxi, but the door was stuck. They screamed for help, but no one heard them. + +The taxi was very old and broken. It started to smoke and catch fire. Lily and Tom felt very hot and couldn't breathe. They hugged each other and closed their eyes. + +The taxi vanished in a big ball of fire. Lily and Tom were gone. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big tree with a long trunk and many colorful leaves. They ran to the tree and touched the trunk. It was rough and brown. + +"Look, Max, this tree is so big and pretty!" Lily said. + +"Yes, Lily, it is. Do you think the tree is happy?" Max asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is lonely. It has no friends here," Lily said. + +They looked around and saw that the tree was the only one in the park. All the other trees were far away on the other side of the road. + +"Let's be the tree's friends. Maybe it will be happy then," Max said. + +They nodded and smiled. They wrapped their arms around the trunk and gave it a big hug. They felt the tree's warmth and heard a soft rustle of the leaves. + +"Thank you, Lily and Max. You are very kind and sweet. I am happy to have you as my friends," the tree said in a gentle voice. + +Lily and Max were surprised and happy. They heard the tree talk! + +"Hello, tree. We are happy to be your friends too. You are very nice and beautiful," Lily said. + +"Can we play with you, tree? Can we climb on your branches and swing on your leaves?" Max asked. + +"Of course, you can. I would love that. But be careful and don't hurt yourselves or me," the tree said. + +Lily and Max climbed on the tree and had fun. They swung on the leaves, picked some acorns and made a crown for the tree. They laughed and talked with the tree. They felt the tree's love and joy. + +They played until the sun set and the sky turned dark. They said goodbye to the tree and gave it another hug. + +"Goodbye, tree. We will come back tomorrow and play with you again," Lily said. + +"Goodbye, Lily and Max. I will wait for you and miss you. You are my best friends," the tree said. + +Lily and Max ran to their mom and dad, who were waiting for them. They told them about the tree and how it talked to them. Their mom and dad smiled and hugged them. + +"That's a wonderful story, Lily and Max. You have a very big imagination and a very big heart. We are proud of you," their mom and dad said. + +Lily and Max felt happy and warm. They hugged their mom and dad and thanked them for taking them to the park. They went home and dreamed of the tree and their colorful adventure. +Tom and Mia are playing in the park with their ball. They see a big red truck with a loud siren. It is a fire truck. They want to see what is happening. + +"Look, Mia, a fire truck!" Tom says. He points to the truck. "Maybe there is a fire somewhere. Do you want to go and see?" + +"Yes, Tom, let's go!" Mia says. She likes fire trucks. They are shiny and brave. She holds Tom's hand and they run after the truck. + +They follow the truck to a house. There is smoke coming out of the house. The fire truck stops and some men get out. They are firefighters. They wear helmets and coats and boots. They have hoses and ladders and axes. They are ready to fight the fire. + +"Stay back, kids!" one of the firefighters says. He points to a safe place. "This is an emergency. The house is on fire. We have to put it out. It is very hot and dangerous. You have to be careful." + +Tom and Mia nod. They understand. They go to the safe place and watch the firefighters. They are amazed by how they work. They spray water on the fire. They climb the ladders. They break the windows. They rescue a cat and a dog. They are very good and brave. + +"Wow, Mia, they are amazing!" Tom says. He claps his hands. "They are heroes. They save the house and the animals. They are very good." + +"Yes, Tom, they are very good!" Mia says. She smiles. "They are my favorite. I want to be a firefighter when I grow up. What about you?" + +"Me too, Mia, me too!" Tom says. They hug each other. They are happy. They love fire trucks and firefighters. They are their friends. +Tom and Mia were playing knights and dragons in the garden. Tom had a big shield made of cardboard and Mia had a green scarf tied around her neck. They pretended to fight each other with sticks. + +"Roar! I am a fierce dragon and I will burn you with my fire!" Mia said, waving her scarf. + +"No, you won't! I am a brave knight and I have a strong shield to protect me!" Tom said, holding his shield in front of him. + +They ran around the garden, chasing and dodging each other. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they heard a loud scream from the house. It was their mom. She sounded scared and angry. + +"Tom! Mia! Come here right now!" she shouted. + +They dropped their sticks and scarf and ran to the house. They saw their mom standing in the kitchen, holding a broken vase. There were flowers and water on the floor. + +"What did you do?" she asked them, pointing at the mess. + +Tom and Mia looked at each other. They knew they had done something bad. They had knocked over the vase when they were playing. They had forgotten to clean it up. + +They felt sorry and scared. They did not want their mom to be mad at them. + +"We are sorry, mom. We were playing knights and dragons and we did not see the vase. We did not mean to break it." Tom said. + +"Yeah, we are sorry, mom. We were having fun and we did not hear you scream. We did not want to make you sad." Mia said. + +Their mom sighed. She was still angry, but she also saw that they were honest and sorry. She knew they were intelligent kids who could learn from their mistakes. + +She put down the vase and hugged them. + +"I know you were playing, but you have to be careful and respectful of the things in the house. You have to clean up after yourselves and listen to me when I call you. Do you understand?" she said. + +"Yes, mom. We understand. We will be more careful and respectful. We will clean up the mess and help you with the flowers." they said. + +"Thank you, kids. I love you, but I also want you to be responsible. Now, go get a mop and a bucket and let's fix this together." she said. + +Tom and Mia nodded. They ran to get the mop and the bucket. They felt sorry for breaking the vase, but they also felt happy that their mom loved them and forgave them. They learned a lesson that day. They decided to play knights and dragons outside, away from the vases. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the yard. They have a big rod. They use the rod to make noise. They hit the rod on the ground and on the fence. They laugh and shout. + +Mom is in the house. She is making lunch. She hears the loud noise. She does not like the noise. She opens the door and calls the boys. + +"Tom! Sam! Stop making noise! Come inside and eat lunch!" Mom says. + +Tom and Sam hear Mom. They do not want to stop. They like to make noise. They ignore Mom. They hit the rod harder. + +Mom is angry. She walks to the yard. She takes the rod from the boys. She says, "No more noise! You are naughty! You have to remain in your room until I say so!" + +Tom and Sam are sad. They do not like to remain in their room. They wish they had listened to Mom. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We will not make noise again." + +Mom hears them. She feels sorry for them. She says, "It's okay, boys. I love you. You can come out after lunch. But please, be quiet and nice." +Lily and Ben like to play with clay. They make animals and shapes with their hands. They have red clay, blue clay, and yellow clay. They are happy and have fun. + +One day, they want to make a big house with clay. They use all the clay they have. They make walls and a roof and a door. They put the house on a tray and show it to Mom. + +"Look, Mom, we made a house!" Lily says. + +"That is a very good house!" Mom says. "You are very clever and creative!" + +"Can we put the house in the oven?" Ben asks. "We want to make it hard and strong." + +Mom thinks for a moment. She says, "Yes, you can put the house in the oven, but only for a little while. And you have to be careful. The oven is hot and can hurt you. You have to ask me first and let me help you." + +"OK, Mom, we will ask you first and let you help us," Lily and Ben say. + +They go to the kitchen with Mom. Mom turns on the oven and sets the timer. She puts the tray with the house in the oven. She says, "Now we have to wait for the timer to ring. Then we can take out the house. But we have to use oven mitts and be very careful." + +Lily and Ben nod. They sit on the floor and wait. They talk about their house and what they will do with it. They are excited and proud. + +Soon, the timer rings. Mom says, "OK, it is time to take out the house. But remember, it is very hot. Let me do it for you." + +She puts on oven mitts and opens the oven. She takes out the tray with the house. She closes the oven. She puts the tray on the counter and says, "Look, your house is hard and strong now. But it is still very hot. You have to wait for it to cool down before you touch it." + +Lily and Ben look at their house. It is shiny and colorful. They smile and hug Mom. They say, "Thank you, Mom, for helping us. You are the best Mom ever!" + +Mom smiles and hugs them back. She says, "You are very welcome, my sweeties. You are the best kids ever!" +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play outside with their bikes. One day, they go to the park with Mom. Mom says, "Be careful and stay close to me." + +Tom and Anna nod and ride their bikes on the path. They see a big hill and want to go down fast. Tom says, "Let's race to the bottom!" Anna says, "OK, ready, set, go!" + +They pedal hard and zoom down the hill. But there is a rock on the path. Tom does not see it and hits it with his bike. He falls off and hurts his leg. He cries out loud. Anna stops and runs to him. Mom hears him and comes too. + +Mom kneels down and looks at Tom's leg. It is bleeding and swollen. She says, "Oh no, Tom, you are hurt. We need to go to the doctor." She picks him up and puts him in the car. Anna follows with the bikes. + +They go to the doctor. The doctor takes an x-ray of Tom's leg. He says, "Tom, you have a broken bone. You need a cast and crutches. You have to rest your leg for a long time. No more bike riding for a while." + +Tom feels sad and scared. He does not like the cast and the crutches. He does not want to rest his leg. He wants to play with Anna and his bike. He says, "But I don't like it. It hurts and it's boring. I want to go home." + +Mom says, "I know, Tom, but you have to do what the doctor says. It will get better soon. Anna and I will help you and play with you. Don't worry." + +But Tom does worry. He is restless and unhappy. He misses his bike and the park. He thinks it is not fair. He wishes he never saw the rock. He wishes he never raced with Anna. He wishes he never went to the park. He wishes he never had a broken leg. He wishes he could go back in time and change everything. But he can't. He is stuck with his cast and his crutches and his pain. He thinks this is the worst day ever. He thinks this is a bad ending. +Lisa was a shy girl. She did not like to talk to new people. She liked to play with her own toys in her own room. She had a lot of dolls and animals that she loved. + +One day, her mother said, "Lisa, we are going to visit Aunt Mary. She has a daughter who is your age. Her name is Anna. You can play with her and have fun." + +Lisa felt scared. She did not want to go. She did not know Anna. She said, "No, mother. I want to stay here. I want to play with my own toys." + +Her mother said, "Lisa, don't be shy. Anna is a nice girl. She will share her toys with you. And you can share your toys with her. It is good to make new friends." + +Lisa did not say anything. She hugged her own doll and looked down. + +Her mother took her hand and said, "Come on, Lisa. Let's go. I will be with you. You will see. It will be fun." + +Lisa followed her mother. She felt nervous. She hoped Anna would be kind. She hoped she would like her own toys. She hoped she would not be shy. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park, swing on the swings, and slide on the slides. One day, they saw a big sign that said "Magic Show Today". They were very eager to see the magic show. They ran to their moms and asked if they could go. + +"Please, please, can we go to the magic show?" they begged. + +Their moms smiled and nodded. "Yes, you can go, but you have to promise to stay together and not wander off. The magic show will start soon, so hurry up and find a good spot." + +Lily and Ben promised to stay together and not wander off. They held hands and ran to the magic show. They found a good spot in the front row, where they could see everything. They saw a man in a funny hat and a long coat. He had a wand and a big box. He said he was the magician and he was going to do some amazing tricks. + +"Are you ready to see some magic?" he asked the crowd. + +"Yes!" Lily and Ben shouted. + +The magician smiled and winked at them. He said he needed a volunteer to help him with his first trick. He looked around and pointed at Lily. + +"You, little girl, come up here. Don't be shy. You are going to be part of the magic." + +Lily was surprised and excited. She let go of Ben's hand and walked up to the magician. Ben watched her with a mix of envy and worry. + +"What's your name, little girl?" the magician asked. + +"Lily," she said. + +"Lily, you are a very brave and beautiful girl. I'm going to make you disappear and reappear in this box. Do you trust me?" + +Lily nodded. She was curious and nervous. + +"Don't worry, Lily. Nothing bad will happen to you. It's all just magic. And I'll give you a prize when you come back. Do you want a prize?" + +Lily nodded again. She liked prizes. + +"Good. Then get inside the box and close your eyes. I'll count to three and say the magic word. Ready?" + +Lily got inside the box and closed her eyes. She heard the magician count to three and say the magic word. She felt a strange sensation, like she was flying. She wondered what was happening. + +Meanwhile, Ben was watching the box. He hoped Lily was okay. He missed her. He wanted her to come back. He saw the magician wave his wand and open the box. He expected to see Lily, but he saw nothing. The box was empty. + +"Where's Lily?" Ben cried. "Where did she go?" + +The crowd gasped and clapped. They thought it was a great trick. But Ben didn't think it was a great trick. He thought it was a bad trick. He wanted his friend back. + +"Don't worry, little boy," the magician said. "Lily is fine. She's just in another place. She'll be back soon. I promise." + +Ben didn't believe him. He thought he was lying. He thought he had taken Lily away. He was angry and scared. He ran to the box and tried to open it. He wanted to find Lily. He wanted to save her. + +"Stop, stop, little boy," the magician said. "You'll ruin the magic. You have to wait. Trust me. Lily will be back. Just watch." + +Ben stopped and watched. He saw the magician close the box and wave his wand again. He said the magic word again. He opened the box again. And this time, he saw Lily. She was smiling and holding a balloon. She looked happy and safe. + +"Lily!" Ben shouted. He ran to her and hugged her. He was so glad to see her. He was so relieved. + +"Ben!" Lily shouted. She hugged him back. She was so glad to see him. She was so proud. + +"Did you see that? Did you see what I did? I disappeared and reappeared. It was magic. It was fun. And look, I got a balloon. It's my prize. Do you like it?" + +Ben looked at the balloon. It was red and shiny. He liked it. But he liked Lily more. He was happy that she was back. He didn't care about the magic. He cared about his friend. + +"I like it. But I like you more. I missed you. I was worried. Don't ever go away again. Promise?" + +Lily nodded. She understood. She felt the same way. She loved her friend. + +"I promise. I won't ever go away again. You're my best friend. And best friends stay together. Always." + +They smiled and kissed. They held hands and walked back to their moms. They thanked the magician for the magic show and the balloon. The magician +Lily liked fashion. She liked to wear dresses and hats and shoes that matched. She liked to look at pictures of fashion in books and magazines. She wanted to be a fashion designer when she grew up. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a girl who was wearing a very different fashion. The girl had a leather jacket, jeans, boots and a bandana. She had a big dog with her. Lily thought the girl looked tough and cool. + +Lily wanted to be friends with the girl. She walked up to her and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. I like your fashion. What's your name?" + +The girl looked at Lily and smiled. She said, "Hi, I'm Ruby. I like your fashion too. It's very pretty. This is my dog, Rex. He's very friendly." + +Lily and Ruby introduced their moms to each other. They asked if they could play together. Their moms said yes. Lily and Ruby played on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They talked about fashion and dogs and other things. They had a lot of fun. + +Lily and Ruby became good friends. They learned that they had many things in common, even though their fashion was different. They liked to share and help and laugh. They also learned that fashion was not the most important thing. The most important thing was to be kind and brave and happy. +Lily liked to walk in the park with her mom. She liked to see the birds, the flowers and the big trees. One day, she saw a new tree that she had never seen before. It had red and yellow fruits on its branches. Lily wondered what they were. + +"Mom, what are those?" she asked, pointing at the fruits. + +"Those are apples, Lily. They are very tasty. Do you want to try one?" her mom said. + +"Yes, please!" Lily said. She loved to try new things. + +Her mom picked an apple from the tree and gave it to Lily. Lily took a big bite and smiled. It was sweet and juicy. She liked it a lot. + +"Thank you, mom. Thank you, tree," she said. + +The tree seemed to smile back at her. It was happy to share its fruits with Lily. It had been waiting for a long time for someone to appreciate its gifts. + +Lily and the tree became friends. Every time she went to the park, she would visit the tree and eat an apple. The tree would give her the best ones. Lily would hug the tree and tell it stories. The tree would listen and whisper secrets. They had a lot of fun together. + +One day, Lily brought a surprise for the tree. She had made a necklace of flowers and leaves. She put it around the tree's trunk and said, "This is for you, tree. You are my best friend." + +The tree was very touched. It felt a warm glow in its heart. It had never received such a beautiful gift before. It said, "Thank you, Lily. You are my best friend too. I have something for you too." + +The tree shook its branches and dropped a shiny red apple on Lily's lap. It was the biggest and tastiest apple ever. Lily gasped and clapped her hands. She was so happy. She said, "Thank you, tree. This is the best apple ever." + +She took a bite and shared it with her mom. They both agreed that it was the best apple ever. They thanked the tree again and hugged it. The tree hugged them back. They were all very happy. They had met each other and became friends. And that was the best thing ever. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw their dad making food on the grill. It smelled good and they wanted to try some. + +"Dad, can we have some?" they asked. + +"Sure, but you have to be careful. The grill is very hot and the food is delicate. You can't touch it or drop it," dad said. + +He gave them each a small piece of chicken and a fork. Lily and Ben thanked him and walked away. + +Lily was hungry and wanted to eat her chicken right away. She put it in her mouth and chewed. It was yummy and juicy. + +Ben was curious and wanted to see his chicken better. He held it up to his eyes and looked at it. It was brown and crispy. + +But he held it too close and the fork slipped. His chicken fell on the ground and got dirty. + +"Oh no!" Ben cried. "My chicken is gone!" + +Lily saw what happened and felt sorry for her brother. She decided to share her chicken with him. + +"Here, Ben. You can have some of mine. It's okay," she said. + +She broke her chicken in half and gave him one part. Ben smiled and thanked her. He ate his chicken and felt better. + +Dad saw what they did and was proud of them. He hugged them and said, "You are very kind and generous, Lily and Ben. You know how to share and care for each other. That's what makes you good siblings and friends." + +Lily and Ben hugged him back and said, "We love you, dad. And we love your grill food!" + +The moral value of the story is: Sharing is caring. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play with toys. But they had too many toys and their room was full of junk. Mom told them to clean up their junk and give some toys to other kids who had no toys. But Tim and Sam refused to do that. They said they wanted all their toys and they did not care about other kids. + +Mom was angry and said, "If you do not clean up your junk, I will throw it away. You are being selfish and greedy. You should share your toys and be kind to others." But Tim and Sam still refused to listen. They said they did not like Mom and they ran away to the park. + +At the park, they saw some kids playing with a ball. Tim and Sam wanted to play too, but the kids said no. They said Tim and Sam were mean and rude. They said they did not want to play with them. Tim and Sam felt sad and lonely. They wished they had friends. + +They decided to go back home and say sorry to Mom. But when they got home, they saw a big truck outside their house. The truck was full of their toys. Mom had thrown away all their junk. She said, "I warned you, but you did not listen. Now you have no toys and no friends. You have to learn your lesson. Maybe next time you will be more respectful and generous." + +Tim and Sam cried and cried. They realized they had made a big mistake. They had lost their toys and their mom's love. They had been harsh and selfish. They wished they could have their toys and their mom back. But it was too late. + +The moral of the story is: You should not refuse to do what is right. You should not keep junk that you do not need. You should not be harsh and selfish. You should share your toys and be kind to others. Or else you will end up with nothing and no one. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to search for bugs and flowers. They had a jug of water and some cups. They were thirsty and hot. + +"Let's have a drink," Lily said. She poured some water into her cup and drank. "Ah, that's good." + +Ben wanted some water too. He reached for the jug. But he did not see the bee. The bee was inside the jug. It was angry and scared. + +"Ow!" Ben screamed. He dropped the jug. The water spilled. The bee flew out and stung him on the nose. "It hurts! It hurts!" + +Lily ran to him. She saw the bee and the red spot on his nose. She was scared too. She hugged him and cried. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. But no one heard them. Their mom and dad were inside the house. They did not know what happened. Ben and Lily were alone and hurt. They wished they were safe. +Lily and Tom were playing with their new toys. Lily had a doll with a pink dress and Tom had a car with big wheels. They were happy and shared their toys. + +But then, Tom saw a big crack on the wall. He wanted to see what was behind it. He took his car and drove it into the crack. Bang! The car broke the wall and made a hole. + +"Tom, what are you doing?" Lily asked. She was scared and angry. "You spoil the wall and your car!" + +Tom did not listen. He was curious and put his head into the hole. He saw a dark and dirty room with spiders and rats. He screamed and pulled his head out. + +"Tom, come here!" Lily said. She hugged him and tried to calm him down. "It's okay, it's just a bad room. Let's go and tell mom and dad. Maybe they can fix the wall and your car." + +Tom nodded and followed Lily. He was sorry and sad. He wished he did not spoil the wall and his car. He learned a lesson: he should not break things that are not his. He should be careful and respectful. He hoped mom and dad would not be too mad. He hoped Lily would still be his friend. He hoped he could get a new car someday. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books, but they also liked to jump on the furniture. One day, they decided to jump on the big bed that their mom and dad slept on. They thought it was fun to bounce up and down and make funny noises. + +"Look at me, I can fly!" Ben shouted as he jumped high. + +"Me too, me too!" Sam said as he followed his brother. + +But they did not know that the bed was old and weak. It could not hold their weight for long. Suddenly, they heard a loud crack and the bed split in two. Ben and Sam fell to the floor with a thud. They were scared and hurt. They cried for their mom and dad. + +Mom and dad came running to see what happened. They saw the broken bed and the crying boys. They were angry and sad. + +"What have you done?" mom asked. "You have ruined our bed and hurt yourselves. Why did you jump on the furniture?" + +"We were just playing, we did not know," Ben said. + +"It was fun, we wanted to fly," Sam said. + +Mom and dad shook their heads. They hugged the boys and said, "Playing is good, but you have to be careful and respectful. Furniture is not for jumping, it is for sitting and sleeping. Jumping on the furniture is foolish and dangerous. You could have broken your bones or your heads. You are lucky that you only have some bruises. Next time, play on the floor or outside, not on the furniture. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, mom, yes, dad," Ben and Sam said. "We are sorry, we will not do it again." + +Mom and dad kissed the boys and said, "We love you, but we want you to be safe and smart. Now, let's go and find a new bed for us and a bandage for you." + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the children to be careful and respectful of their surroundings and not to do foolish and dangerous things. It also shows the importance of listening to their parents and learning from their mistakes. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dress up as animals and pretend to be in the jungle. Lily wore a brown hat and a furry coat. She was a bear. Tom wore a green shirt and a long scarf. He was a snake. + +They crawled and growled and hissed around the flowers and trees. They saw a big vine hanging from a branch. It looked like a fun rope to swing on. + +"Look, a vine!" Tom said. "Let's swing on it like monkeys!" + +"OK!" Lily said. "But be careful, it might be slippery!" + +They took turns to grab the vine and swing in the air. They laughed and shouted with joy. They felt like they were flying. + +But there was someone who did not like their noise. It was Mrs. Gray, the old lady who lived next door. She was very nosy and grumpy. She always peeked over the fence and told them to be quiet. + +She saw them swinging on the vine and frowned. She thought they were ruining her view and her peace. She decided to teach them a lesson. + +She grabbed a pair of scissors and sneaked over to the fence. She waited for Tom to swing on the vine again. Then she snipped the vine with the scissors. + +Tom felt the vine snap and he fell to the ground. He landed on a pile of leaves and was not hurt. But he was very scared and surprised. + +"Ow!" he cried. "What happened?" + +Lily saw Mrs. Gray holding the scissors and the cut vine. She was very angry and sad. + +"Mrs. Gray, you are mean!" she shouted. "You cut our vine! You spoiled our fun!" + +Mrs. Gray smirked and said, "That's what you get for being so loud and naughty. Now go away and leave me alone!" + +Lily and Tom ran to their house and told their mom what Mrs. Gray did. Their mom was very upset and called Mrs. Gray. She told her that she was wrong and rude. She said that she would buy them a new vine and a swing. + +Lily and Tom hugged their mom and thanked her. They decided to ignore Mrs. Gray and keep playing in their garden. They hoped that one day she would learn to be nice and friendly. +Anna was restless. She could not sleep. She tossed and turned in her bed. She heard noises outside. She was scared. + +She got up and went to her mom's room. She knocked on the door. "Mom, I can't sleep. Can I stay with you?" she asked. + +Mom opened the door and smiled. She saw Anna's face. She looked tired and sad. "Of course, sweetie. Come in," she said. + +Mom hugged Anna and took her to her bed. She tucked her in and kissed her forehead. "What's wrong, honey? Why can't you sleep?" she asked. + +Anna sighed. "I don't know. I just feel restless. I hear noises. I miss dad. I want him to come home soon," she said. + +Mom nodded. She understood. Dad was away for work. He would be back in a few days. She missed him too. "I know, honey. I miss him too. But he loves us very much. He will call us tomorrow. And he will bring us a surprise when he comes home. Do you want to know what it is?" she asked. + +Anna nodded. She loved surprises. She hoped it was something nice. Maybe a toy or a book or a dress. "What is it, mom?" she asked. + +Mom smiled. She reached for her nightstand and took out a small box. She opened it and showed Anna. Inside was a shiny necklace with a heart pendant. "It's this, honey. Dad sent it for us. He said it's a symbol of his love. He said we can share it. You can wear it sometimes and I can wear it sometimes. Do you like it?" she asked. + +Anna gasped. She loved it. It was so pretty and sparkly. She touched it gently. "It's beautiful, mom. I love it. Thank you, dad," she said. + +Mom put the necklace around Anna's neck and fastened it. She hugged her again. "You're welcome, honey. You're very brave and sweet. I'm proud of you. Now, try to sleep. You need to rest. Do you want a pill to help you sleep?" she asked. + +Anna shook her head. She did not like pills. They tasted bad and made her feel funny. She did not need a pill. She had mom and dad's love. She felt warm and safe. She closed her eyes. "No, thank you, mom. I don't need a pill. I just need you. I love you, mom," she said. + +Mom kissed her again. "I love you too, honey. Good night. Sweet dreams," she said. + +Anna smiled. She cuddled with mom and fell asleep. She was not restless anymore. She was happy. +Tom is a bald man who likes to sleep a lot. He has a big bed and a soft pillow. He does not like to wake up early. He likes to snore and dream. + +One morning, Tom hears a loud noise outside his window. He opens his eyes and sees two cats. The cats are angry and scared. They hiss and scratch and bite. They have a fight on the roof. + +Tom does not like the noise. He wants to sleep more. He gets out of bed and opens the window. He shouts at the cats. "Go away, cats! Stop the fight! Let me sleep!" + +The cats are surprised and scared. They see Tom's bald head and big mouth. They think he is a monster. They run away from the roof. They do not want to fight anymore. + +Tom is happy and proud. He has scared the cats. He closes the window and goes back to bed. He snuggles his pillow and falls asleep. He does not hear any more noise. He has a good dream. +Lily and Sam liked to play camp in the yard. They had a big tent and some toys. They pretended to cook and sing and sleep in the tent. + +One day, it was very gray outside. The sky was dark and the wind was loud. Lily and Sam wanted to play camp, but Mom said no. She said it was going to rain and they had to stay inside. + +Lily and Sam were sad. They did not like to stay inside. They wanted to have fun in the tent. They asked Mom if they could play camp in the living room. Mom said yes, but they had to be careful. + +Lily and Sam were happy. They moved the tent and the toys to the living room. They set up the tent near the couch. They put some pillows and blankets inside. They cooked and sang and slept in the tent. + +They had fun playing camp in the living room. They did not mind the gray sky and the rain. They were glad they could stay inside and be safe and warm. +Tom and Mia liked to play with their toy train. It had a red engine and four cars. They put the train on the track and pushed a button. The engine made a loud noise and moved fast. + +"Choo choo!" Tom said, pretending to be the driver. "All aboard!" + +Mia climbed on the couch and pretended to be a passenger. She looked out the window and saw trees and flowers. "Wow, look at the pretty colors!" she said. + +The train went around the track and over a bridge. Tom and Mia were having fun. But then, something bad happened. The engine hit a bump and flew off the track. It landed on the floor with a crash. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Mia said together. They ran to the engine and picked it up. They saw a spring sticking out of it. The spring was broken and twisted. + +"What is this?" Mia asked, pointing at the spring. + +"That is a spring," Tom said. "It helps the engine go. But now it is broken. The engine can't go anymore." + +Tom and Mia felt sad. They liked their toy train. They wanted to play with it again. + +"Maybe we can fix it," Mia said. "Do you have glue?" + +Tom shook his head. "No, glue won't work. We need a new spring." + +"Where can we get a new spring?" Mia asked. + +Tom thought for a moment. Then he had an idea. He ran to his room and came back with a pen. He took the pen apart and found a small spring inside. + +"Look, I found a spring!" he said. "Maybe this will work." + +He put the spring in the engine and pushed the button. The engine made a loud noise and moved fast. + +"It works!" Tom and Mia said together. They cheered and hugged. They put the engine back on the track and played with their toy train again. + +They were happy. They had fixed their toy train. They had used a spring from a pen. They had been clever. +Sara liked to play in the woods near her house. She liked to look for animals and flowers and bugs. One day, she saw a deer in the woods. It was brown and had big ears and a long nose. Sara wanted to be friends with the deer. + +She followed the deer to a stream. The deer stopped and drank some water. Sara saw that the deer had something on its head. It was not like the other deer she had seen. It had two long things that looked like sticks. They were horns. Sara thought the deer was different and special. + +She came closer to the deer and said hello. The deer looked at her and did not run away. Sara smiled and reached out her hand. She touched the deer's horns. They were hard and smooth. The deer did not mind. Sara felt happy. + +She wanted to give the deer a gift. She looked around and saw some berries on a bush. She picked some and put them in her hand. She offered them to the deer. The deer sniffed them and ate them. Sara laughed and clapped her hands. The deer liked her gift. + +She decided to wash the deer's horns. She thought they would look shiny and pretty. She dipped her hand in the stream and rubbed it on the deer's horns. The deer let her do it. Sara was gentle and careful. She washed the deer's horns until they sparkled in the sun. The deer looked at her and licked her face. Sara giggled and hugged the deer. She had made a new friend. +Anna was a big girl who liked to do things by herself. She was independent and did not need help from anyone. She had a piggy bank where she saved her money. She wanted to buy a new doll that she saw in the shop. + +One day, she found a magic wand in her toy box. It was shiny and had a star on the end. She wondered what it could do. She pointed it at her teddy bear and said, "Shrink!" The teddy bear became very small and fit in her hand. Anna was amazed and happy. She thought she could have more fun with her toys if they were smaller. + +She ran to her piggy bank and pointed the wand at it. She said, "Shrink!" The piggy bank became very small and fit in her pocket. Anna was excited and proud. She thought she could buy the doll with her money if it was smaller. + +She put on her coat and hat and went outside. She walked to the shop by herself. She was independent and did not need help from anyone. She saw the doll in the window and went inside. She took out her piggy bank and opened it. She poured out her money on the counter. But the money was very small and the shopkeeper could not see it. Anna was confused and sad. She realized she had made a mistake. She could not buy the doll with her money if it was smaller. + +She ran back home and cried. She wished she had not used the magic wand. She wished she had not shrunk her piggy bank and her money. She wished she had asked for help from someone. She was not independent and needed help from someone. She hugged her small teddy bear and hoped the magic wand could make things big again. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to do everything together. They like to play with their toys, read their books, and eat their snacks. They also like to match their clothes. They have red shirts, blue pants, and yellow socks that are the same. + +One day, Mom says they need a haircut. Sara and Ben are excited. They go to the salon with Mom. They see a nice lady with scissors and a comb. She smiles at them and says, "Hello, Sara and Ben. You are so cute. Do you want to match your haircuts too?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They want to look the same. The nice lady gives them both a cheerful haircut. She cuts their hair short and neat. She puts a bow on Sara's hair and a clip on Ben's hair. They are both red, like their shirts. + +Sara and Ben look at each other in the mirror. They giggle. They like their new haircuts. They thank the nice lady and hug Mom. They go home happy. They show their haircuts to Dad and their dog. They say, "We match! We match!" They are proud of their haircuts. They are cheerful twins. +Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a lot of fog in the air. They could not see the trees or the swings. + +"What is that?" Tom asked. + +"It is fog," Sue said. "It is like a big cloud on the ground." + +"Can we play in it?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know," Sue said. "It looks troubled." + +They walked closer to the fog. They heard a strange noise. It was like a growl. + +"What is that?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know," Sue said. "It sounds troubled." + +They saw a big shape in the fog. It was like a bear. It had sharp teeth and claws. + +"It is a monster!" Tom said. + +"It is troubled!" Sue said. + +They were scared. They ran away from the fog. They lay on the grass. They hugged each other. + +"Are you okay?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, I am okay," Sue said. "Are you okay?" + +"Yes, I am okay," Tom said. "But I don't like the fog." + +"Me neither," Sue said. "Let's go home." + +They got up and ran to their houses. They did not play in the park again until the fog was gone. +Sara likes to feed her doll, Lily. She has a small bowl and a teaspoon. She pretends that the bowl has soup in it. She says, "Lily, it is time to eat. Open your mouth, please." She scoops some soup with the teaspoon and brings it to Lily's mouth. + +But Lily does not open her mouth. Sara tries again. She says, "Lily, the soup is yummy. It is green, like your dress. You like green, right?" She shows Lily the teaspoon. It has a green sticker on it. Sara thinks that Lily will like the sticker. + +But Lily still does not open her mouth. Sara feels sad. She says, "Lily, why don't you want to eat? Are you not hungry? Are you sick?" She touches Lily's forehead. It feels cold. Sara thinks that Lily needs a hug. + +She puts the bowl and the teaspoon down. She picks up Lily and hugs her. She says, "Lily, I love you. You are my best friend. I want you to be happy and healthy." She kisses Lily's cheek. She hopes that Lily will feel better. + +Then, Lily opens her mouth. She says, "Mama, I love you too. I am not sick. I am just full. I ate a lot of cookies before. Can I have some water, please?" Sara is surprised. She did not know that Lily could talk. She smiles. She says, "Lily, you can talk! That is amazing. Of course, you can have some water. Here, drink from this cup." She gives Lily a cup of water. + +Lily drinks the water. She says, "Thank you, Mama. The water is good. Can we play some more?" Sara nods. She says, "Yes, Lily. We can play some more. What do you want to play?" Lily thinks. She says, "Can we play tea party? I want to use the teaspoon. It is pretty. It has a green sticker on it. You like green, right?" Sara laughs. She says, "Yes, Lily. I like green. And I like you. Let's play tea party." They have fun playing tea party with the bowl, the teaspoon, and the cup. They are happy. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a big box in the corner. They open the box and see many things inside. They see books, clothes, balls, and a soft blue bear. + +"Wow, look at this bear!" Tim says. He picks up the bear and hugs it. "It is so soft and nice. I want to keep it." + +"No, I want it!" Jen says. She tries to take the bear from Tim. "It is blue, like my eyes. It is mine." + +They start to pull the bear from each other. The bear makes a sad sound. It does not like to be pulled. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom says. She comes into the room and sees the twins fighting. "That is not how you play with toys. You have to share and be kind." + +She takes the bear from them and puts it on the bed. "This bear is not yours. It is a gift for your cousin Lily. She is coming to visit us tomorrow. She is very sick and needs a friend. Do you want to make her happy?" + +Tim and Jen look at each other. They feel bad for fighting. They also feel sorry for Lily. They nod their heads. + +"Yes, Mom. We want to make her happy," they say. + +"Good. Then you can help me wrap the bear and make a card for her. Maybe you can also give her some of your toys. How does that sound?" + +Tim and Jen smile. They like the idea. They go to Mom and hug her. + +"Thank you, Mom. We love you," they say. + +They learn to share and be kind. They also gain a new friend in Lily. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to eat soup. They had a big bowl of soup every day for lunch. Their mom gave them each a spoon to eat with. Ben had a blue spoon and Lily had a pink spoon. + +One day, Ben decided he wanted to try Lily's spoon. He thought it might make the soup taste better. He waited until Lily was not looking and swapped the spoons. He took a sip of soup with the pink spoon and smiled. He thought it was very tasty. + +Lily noticed that her spoon was gone and saw that Ben had it. She was angry and grabbed the blue spoon from him. She tried the soup with the blue spoon and frowned. She thought it was not tasty at all. + +"Hey, give me back my spoon!" Ben shouted. "This is my spoon and it makes the soup yummy!" + +"No, this is my spoon and it makes the soup yucky!" Lily yelled. "You took my spoon and it makes the soup good!" + +They started to fight over the spoons and the soup. Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw the mess they had made and the spoons they had switched. + +"Ben, Lily, what are you doing?" she asked. "Why are you fighting over the spoons?" + +Ben and Lily stopped and looked at their mom. They realized they had been silly and rude. They knew the spoons did not change the taste of the soup. They knew they should share and be kind to each other. + +They said sorry to their mom and to each other. They gave back the spoons and hugged. They finished their soup and agreed that it was tasty with any spoon. They learned that it does not matter what color your spoon is, as long as you are happy and grateful. +Lily liked to design things. She used paper, crayons, scissors and glue to make pictures and cards. She wanted to make something special for her mom, who was coming home soon. + +She thought hard. What did her mom like? She liked flowers, and birds, and the color pink. And she liked hearts, because they meant love. Lily decided to design a heart card for her mom. + +She found a big piece of red paper and folded it in half. She drew a heart shape on one side and cut it out. She opened the card and wrote "I love you, Mom" inside with a pink crayon. Then she decorated the front with stickers of flowers and birds. + +She was very proud of her card. She put it on the table and waited for her mom. She also made a snack for her mom. She cut some apples and bananas and put them on a plate. She sprinkled some sugar on top to make them delicious. + +She heard the door open and ran to hug her mom. "Mom, I made something for you!" she said. She showed her the card and the snack. Her mom smiled and hugged her back. "Thank you, Lily, this is so sweet. You are a great designer. And this snack looks delicious. Can I have some?" + +Lily nodded and shared the snack with her mom. They ate and talked and laughed. Lily felt happy. She loved her mom, and her mom loved her. And she loved to design things. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play and have fun. One day, Lily gets an invitation to a party. It is from Sam, who is in her class. Lily is happy and excited. She shows the invitation to Ben. + +"Look, Ben! Sam invites me to his party. He says there will be cake and games and balloons. Do you want to come with me?" Lily asks. + +Ben looks at the invitation and feels sad. He does not have an invitation. He thinks Sam does not like him. He says, "No, thank you. I have to stay home and help my mom. Have fun at the party." + +Lily does not want Ben to be sad. She thinks of a way to make him happy. She says, "Why don't we make a cake for Sam? We can mix flour and eggs and sugar and butter. We can put icing and sprinkles on top. We can give it to Sam as a gift. He will like it and he will invite you to his party too." + +Ben likes the idea. He smiles and says, "OK, let's make a cake. That sounds fun. Maybe Sam will be my friend too." + +They go to Lily's house and ask her mom for help. They mix the ingredients and bake the cake. They decorate it with icing and sprinkles. They write "Happy Birthday, Sam" on it. They put it in a box and wrap it with a ribbon. + +They go to Sam's house and knock on the door. Sam opens it and sees Lily and Ben. He is surprised and happy. He says, "Hi, Lily and Ben. Thank you for coming to my party. And thank you for the cake. It looks delicious. Come in and join the fun." + +Lily and Ben are happy too. They give the cake to Sam and hug him. They go inside and play and eat and laugh with the other kids. They have a great time. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing and caring can make everyone happy. +Sara was a big girl who liked to keep her toys organized. She had a box for her dolls, a shelf for her books, and a basket for her blocks. She did not like it when her baby brother, Tom, messed up her things. He was too small to understand how to play nicely. + +One night, Sara had a dream. She dreamed that she was in a big castle with many rooms. Each room had different toys that she could play with. She was very happy and had fun exploring the castle. But then, she heard a loud noise. It was Tom, who had followed her into the dream. He was crawling around and knocking over the toys. He was laughing and babbling, but Sara was angry. + +"Tom, stop it!" she shouted. "You are ruining my dream! Go away!" + +But Tom did not listen. He kept crawling and messing up the toys. Sara tried to push him away, but he was too strong. He grabbed her doll and threw it out of the window. Sara cried and ran after her doll. + +She woke up with a start. She was in her bed, and Tom was in his crib. He was still laughing and babbling, but he did not have her doll. Sara looked around and saw that her toys were still organized. She felt relieved and hugged her doll. + +She realized that it was only a dream, and that Tom did not mean to upset her. He was just a baby who wanted to play. She decided to be nicer to him and share some of her toys with him. She got out of her bed and walked to his crib. She smiled and said, "Good morning, Tom. Do you want to play with me?" +Lily liked to play with her dad's shirt. It was enormous and soft and smelled like him. She would put it on and pretend to be a giant or a superhero or a princess. Sometimes she would hide under it and make funny noises. + +One day, Lily wanted to surprise her dad when he came home from work. She put on his shirt and waited for him behind the sofa. She heard him open the door and say hello to her mom. She was ready to jump out and say boo. + +But before she could, she heard her dad say, "Wow, what's this? A big package for me?" He picked up something from the floor and carried it to the sofa. It was his shirt, with Lily inside! + +Lily felt herself being lifted up and weighed by her dad. She was scared and confused. She wanted to say something, but she couldn't. She was too wrapped up in the shirt. + +Her dad said, "This is very heavy. What could it be? Maybe a new book? Or a toy? Or a cake?" He started to open the shirt, slowly and carefully. Lily held her breath. + +Then, he saw her face and smiled. He said, "Oh, it's my Lily! What a wonderful surprise! You are the best gift ever!" He hugged her and kissed her and tickled her. Lily laughed and said, "Boo!" + +They both laughed and played with the shirt. Lily was happy and proud. She had surprised her dad and made him happy. She loved her dad and his enormous shirt. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play together. Today, they play police and robbers. Tom is the police and Mia is the robber. + +"Stop, robber! You are bad!" Tom says. He runs after Mia. Mia laughs and runs away. She hides behind a tree. + +"Where are you, robber? I will find you!" Tom says. He looks around. He sees Mia's foot behind the tree. He sneaks up to the tree. + +"Boo!" Mia says. She jumps out from behind the tree. She tries to tickle Tom. Tom giggles and tries to catch Mia. + +"Ha ha, you are playful, robber! But I am the police. I will catch you!" Tom says. He grabs Mia's arm. Mia pretends to be sad. + +"Oh no, you caught me, police! What will you do with me?" Mia says. + +"I will take you to jail. But first, you have to say sorry. And then, we can have a snack. Do you want a cookie?" Tom says. + +"Okay, I am sorry, police. And yes, I want a cookie. You are a nice police. Can we play again later?" Mia says. + +"Sure, we can play again later. You are a fun robber. Come on, let's go to the kitchen. Mom has cookies for us." Tom says. + +They hold hands and walk to the kitchen. They are happy. They are friends. They like to play together. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play outside in the summer. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a small garden where they grew flowers and vegetables. + +One day, Lily and Ben decided to make a bouquet for their moms. They took scissors and went to the garden. They cut some roses, some sunflowers and some carrots. They put them in a basket and smiled. + +"Look, we made an amazing bouquet!" Lily said. + +"Yes, it is very pretty!" Ben said. + +But then, they heard a loud voice. It was Mr. Jones, their neighbor. He was angry. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing? You cut my flowers and my carrots! Those are mine, not yours! Give them back!" he shouted. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know that the garden was not theirs. They thought it was part of their yard. They did not want to make Mr. Jones mad. They did not want to lose their bouquet. + +"Sorry, Mr. Jones. We did not know. We wanted to make a gift for our moms. Please, do not be mad." Lily said. + +"Yeah, please, do not be mad. We will not do it again. Can we keep the bouquet?" Ben said. + +Mr. Jones looked at them. He saw that they were sorry. He saw that they were sweet. He sighed. + +"Okay, okay. You can keep the bouquet. But next time, ask me first. And do not cut my carrots. They are for my soup." he said. + +"Thank you, Mr. Jones. We will ask you first. And we will not cut your carrots. We are sorry." Lily and Ben said. + +They ran back to their house with the bouquet. They gave it to their moms. Their moms were happy. They hugged them and kissed them. + +"You are amazing, kids. We love you." their moms said. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They learned a lesson. They said sorry. They made a gift. They had a good summer. +Lily liked to play with her dolls in her room. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair, a pretty dress and an expensive necklace. Lily always put the necklace on Anna when she played with her. + +One day, Lily was playing with Anna on her bed. She lay Anna on the pillow and pretended to brush her hair. She was about to put the necklace on Anna, when she saw something on the bed. It was a spider. A big, black spider with eight legs. Lily was scared of spiders. She screamed and ran away from the bed. + +"Mommy, mommy, there is a spider on my bed!" Lily cried. + +Mommy heard Lily and came to her room. She saw the spider on the bed and picked it up with a tissue. She threw the spider out of the window. + +"Don't worry, Lily, the spider is gone now. It won't hurt you or your dolls," Mommy said. + +Lily hugged Mommy and thanked her. She went back to her bed and looked for Anna. She saw Anna on the pillow, but the necklace was missing. She searched the bed, but she could not find the necklace. + +"Mommy, where is Anna's necklace? It was expensive and shiny. I liked it very much," Lily said. + +Mommy looked at the bed and saw a small hole in the sheet. She lifted the sheet and saw the necklace under the bed. The spider had taken the necklace and dragged it under the bed. + +"Look, Lily, I found the necklace. The spider must have liked it too. It was shiny and sparkly. But it is yours, not the spider's. Here, you can have it back," Mommy said. + +She gave the necklace to Lily and helped her put it on Anna. Lily smiled and hugged Anna. + +"Thank you, Mommy. You are the best. I love you and Anna and the necklace. But I don't love spiders. They are scary and naughty. They can't have my things," Lily said. + +Mommy laughed and kissed Lily. + +"You are welcome, Lily. I love you too. And you are right, spiders can't have your things. But they are not so bad. They help us by eating bugs and making webs. Maybe we can learn more about them someday. But for now, let's play with your dolls," Mommy said. + +They lay on the bed and played with the dolls. Lily was happy and forgot about the spider. She had fun with Mommy and Anna and the necklace. She hoped the spider would not come back. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see big clouds in the sky. They hear loud noises. They feel rain on their faces. + +"It is a storm!" Lily says. "We have to go home!" + +"OK, let's go!" Ben says. "But where is your house?" + +Lily points to a red house. "There is my house. It is not far. I will lead you." + +Lily takes Ben's hand. They run to the red house. They see a big puddle. They jump over it. They see a cat. They say hello to it. They see a flower. They smell it. It is sweet. + +They reach the red house. Lily's mom opens the door. She smiles at them. + +"Hello, Lily and Ben. You are wet. Come in, I have cookies for you." + +"Thank you, mom!" Lily says. "We like cookies. They are sweet, too." + +Lily and Ben go inside. They eat cookies. They drink milk. They tell Lily's mom about the storm. They are happy. They are safe. They are friends. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big sign. The sign says: "Strawberry Race. Run to the end and get a strawberry. Go!" + +Ben and Sam want to join the race. They run to the start line. There are many other kids. Some are big, some are small. Some have hair, some are bald. + +"Ready, set, go!" says a man with a whistle. The kids start to run. Ben and Sam run fast. They pass some kids. They see the end. They see the strawberries. + +"Come on, Ben!" says Sam. "We can do it!" + +"I'm coming, Sam!" says Ben. "We can complete the race!" + +They run and run. They reach the end. They get a strawberry each. They are happy. They eat the strawberry. It is sweet and juicy. + +"Yum!" says Ben. + +"Yum!" says Sam. + +They smile at each other. They are good friends. They like the strawberry race. +Tom and Lily were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. They used a big box as their ship and a blanket as their sail. + +"Ahoy, matey!" Tom said. "Do you see any islands?" + +Lily looked out of the window. She saw a table with a vase on it. The vase was smooth and shiny. It had flowers in it. + +"I see one!" Lily said. "It has a treasure on it!" + +Tom followed her gaze. He saw the vase too. He thought it looked like a jewel. + +"Let's go get it!" he said. He jumped out of the box and ran to the table. + +Lily followed him. She was excited. She wanted to touch the vase. + +But when they got to the table, they saw that the vase was very high. They could not reach it. + +"How can we get it?" Lily asked. + +Tom had an idea. He saw a chair next to the table. He pushed it to the table. He climbed on the chair. + +"I'll get it!" he said. He stretched his arm to the vase. + +But the chair was not very stable. It started to rock. Tom lost his balance. He grabbed the vase to stop himself from falling. + +But the vase was not very strong. It broke in his hand. The flowers and the water fell on the floor. + +Tom and Lily heard a loud noise. They looked at the vase. It was in pieces. + +They heard another noise. It was their mom. She came into the living room. She saw the mess. + +"What happened here?" she asked. + +Tom and Lily felt scared. They did not know what to say. + +They looked at each other. They looked at the vase. They looked at their mom. + +They said, "Sorry." +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. One day, they saw a big box with a door in the corner. It was the freezer, where Mom kept ice and food. They wanted to see what was inside, so they opened the door and looked. + +"Wow, it's so cold and white!" Tim said. He saw a bag of frozen peas and took it out. He threw some peas at Lily and laughed. + +"Hey, stop it!" Lily said. She saw a box of ice cream and took it out. She opened it and licked it. It was sweet and creamy. + +They were having fun, but they did not notice that the door was closing behind them. The freezer was very cold and dark. They started to feel scared and shiver. + +"Tim, I want to go out!" Lily said. She tried to push the door, but it was too heavy. She cried. + +"Me too!" Tim said. He tried to help Lily, but it was no use. He cried too. + +They wished they had listened to Mom, who always told them not to play with the freezer. They were sorry for being naughty and wasting food. They hoped someone would find them soon. + +Mom was in the living room, reading a book. She heard some noises from the kitchen and went to check. She saw the freezer door was slightly open and heard some muffled cries. She opened the door and saw Tim and Lily, who were very cold and scared. + +"Tim! Lily! What are you doing here?" Mom said. She was angry and worried. She took them out of the freezer and hugged them. She felt their hands and feet, which were very cold. She rubbed them to warm them up. + +"We're sorry, Mom!" Tim and Lily said. They blinked their eyes, which were wet with tears. They told Mom what they had done and how they got stuck. + +Mom was glad they were safe, but she was also disappointed. She told them how dangerous and wasteful it was to play with the freezer. She told them they could get sick or hurt, and they could spoil the food. She told them they had to be careful and respectful in the kitchen. + +Tim and Lily nodded and said they understood. They said they would never play with the freezer again. They said they loved Mom and thanked her for saving them. + +Mom smiled and said she loved them too. She said she forgave them, but they had to learn from their mistake. She said they had to help her clean the freezer and put the food back. She said they had to eat some soup and bread to warm up. She said they had to be good and listen to her. + +Tim and Lily agreed and said they would. They followed Mom to the kitchen and did what she said. They felt warm and happy again. They learned that playing with the freezer was not fun, but dangerous and wrong. They learned that Mom knew best and they had to obey her. They learned that they had to be careful and respectful in the kitchen. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find worms and bugs. They put them in a big jar and gave them names. + +"Look, this one is Wiggly. He is very long and slimy," Lily said, holding a worm. + +"Yuck, I don't like worms. They are disgusting," Ben said, making a face. "I like beetles. They are shiny and hard. This one is Sparky. He has spots and wings." + +They heard a bell ringing from the house. It was Mom, calling them for lunch. + +"Come on, let's go. Mom has prepared something yummy for us," Lily said, putting the jar down. + +They ran to the house, holding hands. They washed their hands and sat at the table. Mom had made sandwiches and soup. + +"What kind of soup is this, Mom?" Ben asked, looking at his bowl. + +"It's vegetable soup, with carrots and potatoes and peas. It's good for you," Mom said, smiling. + +Lily took a spoonful and tasted it. She liked it. It was warm and sweet. + +Ben took a spoonful and tasted it. He did not like it. It was mushy and green. + +He spit it out and said, "Blech, this soup is disgusting. It tastes like worms." + +Mom and Lily looked at him, surprised and annoyed. + +"Ben, that's not nice. You should try new things and be polite. Apologize to Mom and eat your soup," Lily said, scolding him. + +"Sorry, Mom. But I don't want to eat this soup. Can I have something else?" Ben said, pouting. + +Mom sighed and said, "No, Ben. This is what I prepared for lunch. You have to eat it, or you won't get any dessert." + +Ben looked at the soup and then at the jar of bugs in the garden. He wondered if Sparky would like the soup. He decided to try one more spoonful. Maybe it wasn't so bad after all. +Lila and Ben are fish who live in a big reef. They like to swim and play with their friends. They have many colors and shapes. The reef is their home. + +One day, they see a big boat on the water. It makes a loud noise and a big splash. Lila and Ben are scared. They swim away from the boat. They see something shiny and round in the water. It is a can. + +Lila and Ben are curious. They swim closer to the can. They see a hole in the can. They peek inside. They see something white and cold. It is ice. + +Lila and Ben want to touch the ice. They think it is fun. They swim inside the can. They touch the ice with their fins. It is very cold. They feel a chill. + +Lila and Ben try to swim out of the can. But they cannot. The ice is too big. It blocks the hole. They are stuck. They are scared. They start to freeze. + +Lila and Ben cry for help. They hope their friends will hear them. They hope their friends will save them. They hope they will see the reef again. They hope they will be clean and warm. +Lily and Ben were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Ben ran to find a good spot to hide. He saw a big red truck with a loud siren. It was an ambulance. Ben thought it was a good place to hide, so he crawled under the ambulance and stayed very still. + +Lily counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around the park and tried to find Ben. She saw the swings, the slide, the sandbox, but no Ben. She called out, "Ben, where are you? I can't find you!" + +Ben heard Lily's voice, but he did not answer. He wanted to win the game. He hoped Lily would not see him under the ambulance. He did not know that the ambulance was not parked, but waiting for a signal to move. Suddenly, he heard a loud beep and the ambulance started to move. Ben was scared and shouted, "Help! Help! I'm under the ambulance!" + +Lily heard Ben's scream and ran to the ambulance. She saw Ben's feet sticking out from under the truck. She was very worried and yelled, "Stop! Stop! My friend is under the ambulance!" + +The driver of the ambulance heard Lily's yell and stopped the truck. He got out and saw Ben under the ambulance. He was not hurt, but very dirty and scared. He lifted Ben out and hugged him. He said, "You are very lucky, little boy. You should never hide under a moving vehicle. It is very dangerous. Are you okay?" + +Ben nodded and said, "I'm okay, thank you. I'm sorry, I did not know the ambulance would move. I just wanted to hide from Lily." + +Lily ran to Ben and hugged him too. She said, "I'm glad you are okay, Ben. I was so scared for you. You should never hide under an ambulance again. It is not a good place to hide. Next time, let's hide somewhere safer, okay?" + +Ben agreed and said, "Okay, Lily. I'm sorry I scared you. Next time, let's hide behind the trees, or under the bench, or in the tunnel. But not under an ambulance." + +The driver of the ambulance smiled and said, "That's a good idea, kids. Now, go and play safely, and have fun. And remember, if you ever need help, call for an ambulance. We are here to help you." + +Lily and Ben thanked the driver and waved goodbye. They went back to the park and played hide and seek again. But this time, they hid in safer places. And they had a lot of fun. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Sara wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it is fun!" Sara says. "I will go first and show you." + +Ben shakes his head. "No, Sara, it is too high. I will fall and hurt." + +Sara thinks for a moment. She has an idea. She takes Ben's hand and says, "Look, Ben, I have a promise for you. If you go on the slide with me, I will give you my fit hat. You know, the one with the star on it. You like my hat, right?" + +Ben looks at Sara's hat. He likes it very much. It is blue and shiny and has a star on it. He nods. "Yes, Sara, I like your hat. But I am still scared of the slide." + +Sara smiles. "Don't worry, Ben, I will be with you. We will go together. It will be fun. And then you can have my hat. Do you trust me?" + +Ben looks at Sara's eyes. He sees that she is kind and honest. He trusts her. He nods again. "Okay, Sara, I will try. But you have to keep your promise." + +Sara hugs Ben. "I will, Ben, I will. Come on, let's go!" + +They walk to the slide. Sara helps Ben climb the steps. They sit on the slide. Sara holds Ben's hand. They slide down. They feel the wind in their hair. They laugh. They land on the ground. They are happy. + +Sara gives Ben her hat. "Here you go, Ben, my fit hat. You did it! You went on the slide! You are brave!" + +Ben puts on the hat. It fits him well. He smiles. "Thank you, Sara, for your hat and your promise. You are a good friend!" + +They hug. They play some more. They have fun. They are friends. +Sara and Ben liked to play on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells and stones. One day, they found a big, shiny shell that was closed. Ben wanted to open it and see what was inside. + +"Maybe there is a pearl," he said. "Pearls are pretty and round and white." + +Sara was not sure. She remembered what Mom had told her. "Some shells have oysters inside. Oysters are animals that live in the water. They have soft bodies and hard shells. They can become sick if you open their shells." + +"But I want to see the pearl," Ben said. He tried to pry the shell open with his fingers, but it was too hard. He looked around and saw a big rock. He picked it up and smashed it on the shell. + +Crack! The shell broke into pieces. Ben and Sara looked inside. There was no pearl. There was only a slimy, gray oyster. It looked sad and hurt. + +"Ben, you hurt the oyster!" Sara cried. "Why did you do that?" + +Ben felt bad. He did not mean to hurt the oyster. He only wanted to see the pearl. He did not know that oysters could become sick. He wished he had listened to Sara and Mom. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. I'm sorry, oyster," he said. "I was wrong. I won't do it again." + +Sara hugged him. She was still sad, but she forgave him. She hoped the oyster would be okay. She and Ben buried the shell pieces in the sand and said goodbye to the oyster. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be kind to animals and to respect their homes. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll that looked like a baby. She liked to hug it and feed it with a bottle. Max had a truck that made loud noises. He liked to zoom it around and crash it into things. + +"Look at my baby," Lily said to Max. "She is so cute and soft. Do you want to hold her?" + +Max shook his head. He did not like dolls. He thought they were boring and silly. He wanted to play with his truck. + +"No, thank you," he said. "I like my truck better. It is fast and strong. Watch this!" He pushed his truck towards Lily's doll and hit it with a bump. + +"Hey, stop that!" Lily cried. She was angry and scared. She thought Max would hurt her baby. She grabbed her doll and squeezed it tight. She wanted to protect it from Max's truck. + +Max laughed. He thought it was funny to see Lily upset. He did not care about her doll. He wanted to tease her more. He reached for her bottle and took it from her. He opened it and tasted it. It was bitter and yucky. He made a face and spat it out. + +"Yuck, what is this?" he said. "This is not milk. This is water with lemon. Why do you feed your baby this?" + +Lily snatched her bottle back from Max. She was very mad. She did not like Max taking her things. She did not like him making fun of her baby. She did not like him spitting on the floor. + +"That is my baby's medicine," she said. "She is sick and needs it to get better. You are mean and rude. You should not touch my baby or my bottle. Go away and play with your truck. I don't want to play with you." + +Max shrugged. He did not care about Lily's baby or her medicine. He did not want to play with her either. He picked up his truck and walked away. He looked for something else to crash into. He did not say sorry to Lily. + +Lily hugged her baby and kissed it. She was sad and hurt. She wished Max would be nicer to her. She wished he would like her baby and her bottle. She wished they could play together and be friends. She did not say anything to Max. +Sara was upset. She wanted to play with her doll, but her brother Ben took it. He said it was his turn, but Sara did not agree. She tried to get her doll back, but Ben was bigger and stronger. He ran away with the doll and hid in his room. + +Sara cried and ran to her mom. "Mom, Ben took my doll! He is mean! I want my doll!" she said. + +Mom hugged Sara and said, "I know, sweetie. But you have to share with your brother. He likes the doll too. Maybe you can play with something else for a while, and then ask him nicely to give it back." + +Sara did not like this idea. She wanted her doll now. She felt a strong urge to go to Ben's room and knock on his door. She thought maybe he would change his mind if she begged him. + +But then she remembered what mom said. She said that sharing was good, and that fighting was bad. She said that God was watching them, and that he wanted them to be kind and gentle. She said that God gave them a spirit, a part of them that could love and forgive. + +Sara thought about her spirit. She did not want to make God sad. She did not want to make Ben sad either. She loved her brother, even when he was mean. She decided to wait for a while, and then talk to him calmly. + +She went to her room and found her teddy bear. She hugged it and said, "I'm sorry, teddy. I know you are lonely without the doll. But we have to share. Maybe Ben will let us play with the doll later. And if he doesn't, we can still have fun together. We have a good spirit, right?" + +Teddy nodded and smiled. Sara smiled too. She felt better. She hoped Ben would feel better too. She prayed to God and thanked him for her spirit. She asked him to help her and Ben get along. She said, "Amen." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide on the grass. They saw a big tree with a hole in it. "Let's go inside and pretend it's our house," Lily said. She was bossy and always told Ben what to do. + +They ran to the tree and crawled into the hole. It was dark and cozy. They found some sticks and leaves and made a bed. "This is our shelter," Lily said. "We can stay here all day." + +Ben nodded, but he was not happy. He wanted to play outside and see the flowers and birds. He was bored in the hole. He tried to sneak out, but Lily saw him. "Where are you going?" she asked. "You have to stay here with me." + +Ben did not want to fight with Lily. He liked her, but he did not like her rules. He said, "I just want to see the sun for a minute. I'll be right back." + +Lily sighed and let him go. She waited in the hole, but Ben did not come back. She got worried and angry. She crawled out of the hole and looked for him. She saw him on the other side of the park, near the pond. He was throwing stones into the water and laughing. + +Lily ran to him and shouted, "Ben, you are so mean! You left me alone in the hole! You have to come back with me right now!" + +Ben turned and saw Lily. He was surprised and scared. He did not hear her coming. He tried to run away, but he slipped on a wet stone and fell into the pond. He splashed and cried. He was wet and cold. + +Lily ran to him and helped him out of the water. She was sorry and scared too. She hugged him and said, "Ben, I'm sorry. I was too bossy. You can play whatever you want. I don't want to lose you." + +Ben hugged her back and said, "Lily, I'm sorry. I was too sneaky. You can be the boss sometimes. I don't want to make you mad." + +They walked back to the tree and dried themselves with the leaves. They decided to share the shelter and the park. They played together and had fun. They learned to be nice and listen to each other. They were happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play hide and seek. Tom is the seeker and Mia is the hider. Mia runs to the big tree and hides behind it. She is very quiet and does not make a sound. + +Tom looks for Mia. He looks under the slide, behind the bench, and in the sandbox. He does not see Mia. He thinks she is very good at hiding. He says, "Where are you, Mia? I can't find you!" + +Mia hears Tom and smiles. She wants to surprise him. She waits for him to come near the tree. Then she jumps out and says, "Boo!" Tom is startled and jumps back. He sees Mia and laughs. He says, "You scared me, Mia! You were very hidden!" + +Mia laughs too. She says, "I know, I was behind the gray tree. It was a good hiding spot. You are a good seeker, Tom. You looked everywhere!" + +Tom and Mia hug and say, "You are a good friend, Mia. You are a good friend, Tom." They are happy and laugh some more. They decide to play hide and seek again. They take turns being the seeker and the hider. They have fun and laugh a lot. +Jill and Tom were twins who lived in a big house with their mom and dad. They were wealthy, which meant they had a lot of toys, clothes, and books. They also went on vacation a lot, which meant they traveled to different places and saw new things. + +One day, their mom and dad told them they were going on vacation to the beach. Jill and Tom were very excited, because they loved the sand, the water, and the sun. They packed their bags and got in the car. They sang songs and played games on the way. + +When they arrived at the beach, they saw a big hotel with a pool and a playground. They checked in and went to their room. It was very nice and had a balcony with a view of the sea. Jill and Tom wanted to go outside and play, but their mom and dad said they had to rest first. They said they would go to the beach later. + +Jill and Tom were not happy. They did not want to rest, they wanted to have fun. They waited until their mom and dad fell asleep on the bed, and then they whispered to each other. + +"Let's sneak out and go to the beach," Jill said. + +"OK, but we have to be quiet and careful," Tom said. + +They put on their swimsuits and sandals, and grabbed their towels and buckets. They opened the door and tiptoed down the hall. They took the elevator and went to the lobby. They saw a sign that said "Beach Access". They followed the sign and walked through a gate. They saw the sand, the water, and the sun. They smiled and ran to the shore. + +They had a lot of fun at the beach. They built sandcastles, collected shells, and splashed in the waves. They did not notice the time passing by. They did not hear their mom and dad calling their names. They did not see the angry man who worked at the hotel. He saw them and walked towards them. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing here? You are not supposed to be here without your parents! Come with me right now!" he shouted. + +Jill and Tom were scared. They dropped their towels and buckets and ran back to the gate. They tried to open it, but it was locked. They looked around and saw their mom and dad running towards them. They also looked angry. + +"Jill! Tom! How could you do this? You disobeyed us and put yourselves in danger! You could have gotten lost or hurt! We were so worried about you! You are in big trouble!" they said. + +Jill and Tom felt sorry. They knew they had made a mistake. They hugged their mom and dad and said they were sorry. They hoped they would still have a good vacation. They learned their lesson and never sneaked out again. +Lily and Tom went to a big restaurant with their mom and dad. They were very hungry and excited. The restaurant had many tables and chairs, and many people eating and talking. A nice lady came to their table and gave them a menu. A menu is a paper with pictures and words of the food you can choose. + +"What do you want to eat, Lily?" Mom asked. + +Lily looked at the menu and saw a picture of a pizza. She liked pizza very much. She pointed at the picture and said, "Pizza, please!" + +"What do you want to eat, Tom?" Dad asked. + +Tom looked at the menu and saw a picture of a burger. He liked burger very much. He pointed at the picture and said, "Burger, please!" + +The nice lady smiled and wrote down their order. She said, "Okay, I will bring your food soon. Enjoy your meal!" She bowed and walked away. Bowing is when you bend your head and body to show respect or thanks. + +Lily and Tom waited for their food. They drank some water and colored some pictures with crayons. They were very happy. After a while, the nice lady came back with a big tray. She put the pizza and the burger on their plates. She also brought some fries and salad and ketchup. She said, "Here you go, your food is ready. Bon appetit!" She bowed again and left. + +Lily and Tom ate their food. They liked it very much. It was yummy and hot and cheesy and juicy. They said, "Mmm, this is good!" They shared some fries and salad and ketchup. They were very full and satisfied. + +Mom and Dad ate their food too. They liked it too. They said, "This is a nice restaurant. The food is delicious and the service is friendly. We had a successful dinner." They smiled and thanked the nice lady. They paid the bill and left a tip. They bowed and said goodbye to the nice lady and the other people in the restaurant. + +Lily and Tom held their mom and dad's hands and walked out of the restaurant. They felt happy and sleepy. They said, "We had a fun night. We love pizza and burger and fries and salad and ketchup. We love mom and dad. We love the nice lady. We love the restaurant." They hugged their mom and dad and got in the car. They closed their eyes and dreamed of pizza and burger and fries and salad and ketchup. The end. +Sara and Ben were bored. They had no toys to play with, only a dull puzzle. The puzzle had many pieces, but they were all brown and gray. Sara and Ben did not like the puzzle. + +"Let's do something else," Sara said. "This puzzle is no fun." + +"Like what?" Ben asked. "We have nothing else to do." + +Sara looked around the room. She saw a window. She had an idea. + +"Let's stare at the window," she said. "Maybe we will see something interesting." + +Ben shrugged. He followed Sara to the window. They stared at the window. They saw nothing interesting. Only cars and people and trees. + +"This is no fun either," Ben said. "The window is dull too." + +Sara was about to agree, when she saw something. Something bright and shiny and fast. Something that made her eyes widen and her mouth open. + +"Look!" she shouted. "A fire truck!" + +Ben looked. He saw the fire truck too. It was red and loud and had a ladder and a hose. It zoomed past the window, followed by another fire truck and a police car. + +"Wow!" Ben said. "That was cool!" + +Sara and Ben forgot about the puzzle and the window. They ran to the door. They wanted to see where the fire truck was going. They wanted to see what was happening. + +They opened the door and ran outside. They did not see their mom, who was coming back from the store. They did not hear her call their names. They did not notice the danger. They only saw the fire truck. And the smoke. And the flames. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and make castles and roads. Ben had a red shovel and Lily had a blue one. They were having fun until Ben saw something shiny in the sand. + +"Look, Lily, I found a coin!" Ben said, holding up a silver coin. "It is mine, I found it!" + +Lily looked at the coin and felt sad. She wanted to have a coin too. She said, "But Ben, we are sharing the sand. Maybe the coin belongs to someone else. We should give it to the park man." + +Ben shook his head. He did not want to share the coin. He said, "No, Lily, it is mine. I found it. It is clean and pretty. You can find your own coin." + +Lily felt angry. She said, "Ben, you are being mean. Sharing is good. Finding is not keeping. The coin is not yours." + +Ben and Lily started to argue. They did not notice the park man coming. He heard them and saw the coin. He said, "Hello, children. What is the problem?" + +Ben and Lily told him about the coin. The park man smiled. He said, "I know this coin. It is mine. I lost it yesterday when I was cleaning the sand. Thank you for finding it. It is very special to me. It was a gift from my grandma." + +Ben and Lily felt surprised. They looked at the coin and then at each other. They felt sorry for being selfish and rude. They said, "We are sorry, park man. We did not know it was yours. Here, take it back. We are happy you have it." + +The park man thanked them and gave them each a sticker. He said, "You are very kind, children. You learned a good lesson today. Finding is not keeping. Sharing is caring. And cleaning is rewarding. Have a nice day." + +Ben and Lily smiled and hugged. They said, "Thank you, park man. You are very nice. We learned a lot today. We will share and care and clean. Have a nice day too." + +They went back to playing in the sand. They were happy and friendly. They did not fight over the coin anymore. They found something better. They found friendship. +Tom is a little goat who likes to play with his friends. He has two horns on his head that are very small. He wants his horns to grow big and strong like his dad's. + +One day, he sees a big carrot in the garden. He thinks it will make his horns grow faster. He runs to the carrot and tries to bite it. But the carrot is too hard and his horns hurt. + +"Ouch!" he cries. "My horns!" + +His mom hears him and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the carrot and shakes her head. + +"Tom, that is not good for your horns. You need to eat grass and hay. They are clean and healthy for you. And you need to be patient. Your horns will grow in time." + +She gives him a hug and a kiss. She takes him to the barn and gives him some grass and hay. Tom eats them and feels better. He looks at his mom's horns and smiles. + +"Mom, you have the best horns. I want to be like you." + +His mom smiles back and says, "You are my sweet boy. I love you just the way you are." +Tom and Anna were twins. They liked to play with their toys and make up stories. One day, they decided to celebrate their birthday. They put on their party hats and blew their horns. They sang a happy song and ate some cake. + +But then, they saw a big problem. Their toy volcano was making noise and smoke. It was going to erupt. They were scared. They did not want their toys to get burned. + +"Quick, we have to stop it!" Tom said. + +"How?" Anna asked. + +Tom had an idea. He ran to the kitchen and got some water. He poured it on the volcano. The smoke stopped. The volcano was quiet. + +"Yay, you did it!" Anna said. She hugged Tom. + +They were happy. They went back to their party. They played with their toys and made up more stories. They had a fun birthday. They were not scared of the volcano anymore. They were brave. +Sam and Mia are playing with their toys in the living room. Sam has a big truck and Mia has a small figure. Mia likes to make the figure walk and talk on the carpet. Sam likes to make the truck zoom and honk on the sofa. + +"Look at my figure, Sam!" Mia says. "She is a princess and she is going to a party." + +"I don't care about your figure, Mia!" Sam says. "My truck is better and faster. Watch this!" + +Sam makes the truck jump from the sofa to the carpet. He does not see Mia's figure and he lands on it. The figure breaks into two pieces. + +"Sam, you broke my figure!" Mia cries. "You are mean and bad!" + +Mia is very sad and angry. She picks up one piece of the figure and throws it at Sam. The piece hits Sam on the head and he starts to cry too. + +"Mia, you hurt me!" Sam cries. "You are mean and bad!" + +Sam and Mia are both frustrated and upset. They do not want to play with each other anymore. They sit on opposite sides of the living room and sulk. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken figure and the crying children. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. "Why are you throwing things and hurting each other?" + +Sam and Mia tell Mom what happened. They both blame each other and say they are sorry. + +Mom hugs them and says, "I know you are frustrated, but throwing things is not the answer. You need to share your toys and be careful with them. And you need to say sorry and forgive each other. Can you do that?" + +Sam and Mia nod and say sorry and hug each other. They feel better and decide to play together again. They find another toy to play with and leave the broken figure and the truck alone. Mom smiles and says, "That's better. I'm proud of you." +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big box with many toys. They take the box to the park. + +"Let's open the box and see what we have," Tom says. He opens the box and looks inside. He sees a ball, a doll, a car, and a rod. "What is this?" he asks, holding the rod. + +"It is a rod. You can use it to fish," Anna says. She takes the rod and shows Tom how to hold it. "You need a string and a hook and a worm. Then you can catch a fish in the pond." + +"Wow, that sounds fun. Can we try it?" Tom says. He is cheerful. He likes to learn new things. + +"Okay, but we have to be careful. The pond is deep and the fish are big. We have to stay on the shore and not fall in," Anna says. She is cheerful too. She likes to teach Tom new things. + +They find a string and a hook and a worm. They tie them to the rod. They go to the pond and throw the rod in the water. They wait for a fish to bite. They are happy. They are fishing. +Sam and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They heard a loud noise outside. They looked out the window and saw a big wind blowing the trees and the cars. They were scared. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"That is a hurricane," Sam said. "It is a very bad wind that can break things and hurt people." + +"Where is Mommy?" Lily asked. + +"Mommy is at work. She will come home soon. She told us to stay inside and be safe," Sam said. + +They heard the phone ring. Sam ran to answer it. It was Mommy. + +"Hi, Mommy!" Sam said. + +"Hi, Sam. Hi, Lily. Are you okay?" Mommy asked. + +"Yes, Mommy. We are okay. We are playing with our toys. We saw the hurricane. It is very bad," Sam said. + +"I know, Sam. I am sorry. I am trying to come home as fast as I can. But the roads are blocked and the traffic is slow. I love you very much. Listen to me, Sam. I need you to do something for me. Can you do that?" Mommy asked. + +"Yes, Mommy. What do you need me to do?" Sam asked. + +"I need you to sign your name on a piece of paper. Then I need you to tape it to the front door. The paper should say: 'We are inside. Please help us.' Can you do that, Sam?" Mommy asked. + +"Yes, Mommy. I can do that. I know how to sign my name. Lily can help me too. Why do we need to do that, Mommy?" Sam asked. + +"Because, Sam, the hurricane is very bad. It might make the power go out. It might make the house shake. It might make the people outside not see us. If we sign our name on the paper, they will know we are here. They will come and help us if we need help. Do you understand, Sam?" Mommy asked. + +"Yes, Mommy. I understand. I will do it right now. I love you, Mommy. Please come home soon," Sam said. + +"I love you too, Sam. I love you too, Lily. I will come home as soon as I can. Be brave, my sweeties. I will call you again later. Bye, Mommy," Mommy said. + +Sam hung up the phone. He took a piece of paper and a marker. He wrote his name and Lily's name on the paper. He taped it to the front door. He hugged Lily. + +"Don't worry, Lily. Mommy will come home. We will be okay. We have each other. We have our toys. We have our paper. We are not alone," Sam said. + +Lily nodded. She hugged Sam back. They went back to the living room. They played with their toys. They waited for Mommy. They hoped the hurricane would go away. +Sam and Mia are friends who like to play with their toys. One day, they decide to put on a show for their moms and dads. They have a big box full of costumes and props. Sam wants to be a lion and Mia wants to be a princess. + +They take turns to perform in front of their parents. Sam roars and jumps around the circle of chairs. Mia sings and dances with a crown and a wand. The parents clap and cheer for them. They are having fun. + +But then, Sam sees Mia's wand. He thinks it is shiny and pretty. He wants to play with it. He grabs it from Mia's hand and runs away. Mia is angry and sad. She wants her wand back. She chases Sam around the circle of chairs. + +"Give me my wand, Sam!" Mia shouts. + +"No, it is mine now!" Sam shouts back. + +They tug and pull on the wand. It breaks in half. They both cry. The parents are worried and disappointed. They stop clapping and cheering. + +They go to Sam and Mia and hug them. They tell them to say sorry to each other and to share their toys. Sam and Mia feel sorry for what they did. They hug each other and say sorry. They give each other half of the wand. They smile and laugh. + +They decide to perform again. This time, they are both lions and princesses. They roar and sing and dance together. The parents clap and cheer for them again. They are happy. +Sara and Tom are hungry. They want to eat some bread and jam. They go to the kitchen and look for the bread and jam. But they cannot find them. They see a big jar on the shelf. It has a red label. It says "HOT". Sara and Tom think it is jam. They want to try it. + +They climb on a chair and reach for the jar. But the jar is too heavy. It falls from the shelf and breaks on the floor. The red stuff spills everywhere. It is not jam. It is hot sauce. It burns Sara and Tom's hands and feet. It hurts a lot. They scream and cry. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise and run to the kitchen. They see Sara and Tom on the floor. They see the broken jar and the hot sauce. They are very angry. They scold Sara and Tom for making a mess and being naughty. They take them to the bathroom and wash their hands and feet. They put some cream on them. They tell them to go to their room and stay there. + +Sara and Tom are sad and sorry. They still feel the pain. They still feel hungry. They have no bread and jam. They have no peace. They panic. They think Mom and Dad do not love them anymore. They hug each other and cry. They have a bad ending. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with crayons and paper. One day, they want to make a picture for their teacher, Miss Lee. + +"Let's print something with the crayons," Anna says. "We can make shapes and colors." + +"OK," Ben says. "What shape do you want to print?" + +Anna thinks for a moment. She sees a cauliflower on the kitchen table. It is white and round and has many small parts. + +"I want to print a cauliflower," she says. "It looks like a flower, but it is not." + +Ben nods. He likes cauliflower. He thinks it is yummy and crunchy. + +"How do we print a cauliflower?" he asks. + +Anna has an idea. She takes a piece of paper and a green crayon. She draws a stem and some leaves. Then she takes the cauliflower and dips it in some paint. She presses it on the paper, next to the stem. She makes a print of the cauliflower. + +"Wow, that looks good," Ben says. "Can I try?" + +"Sure," Anna says. She gives him another piece of paper and a red crayon. He draws a stem and some leaves, too. Then he dips the cauliflower in some paint and makes a print. + +They make more prints with different colors. They have fun and make a mess. + +"Look, we made a garden of cauliflowers," Anna says. "They are adorable." + +"They are," Ben agrees. "Miss Lee will love them." + +They write their names on the papers and give them to Miss Lee. She smiles and thanks them. + +"These are wonderful prints," she says. "You are very creative and clever. I will hang them on the wall." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They hug each other and Miss Lee. They are proud of their prints. +Lily and Tom were young friends who liked to play outside. They lived near a big field with many flowers and trees. Sometimes they saw rabbits and birds in the field. + +One day, Lily and Tom asked their moms if they could go to the field. Their moms said yes, but they had to be careful and not go too far. They also had to come back before it got dark. Lily and Tom said okay and thanked their moms. They put on their hats and shoes and ran to the field. + +They had a lot of fun in the field. They picked some flowers and made a crown for Lily. They chased some butterflies and tried to catch them. They found a big stick and pretended it was a sword. They laughed and sang and played. + +Then they saw a big fence at the end of the field. They wondered what was behind the fence. They wanted to go and see. They walked towards the fence and saw a sign. The sign said: "Do not enter. Private property." + +Lily and Tom stopped and looked at each other. They were curious, but they also remembered what their moms said. They had to be careful and not go too far. They did not know who owned the land behind the fence. They did not know if they would be safe or welcome there. + +Lily said: "I think we should not go there. It is not our land. The sign says no. Our moms would not permit us to go there. They would be angry and worried if we did." + +Tom said: "You are right, Lily. We should not go there. It is not nice to go where we are not invited. We have enough fun in this field. We should respect the sign and the owner. Our moms would be happy and proud if we did." + +Lily and Tom nodded and smiled. They turned around and ran back to the field. They continued to play and enjoy the nature. They did not need to go behind the fence. They were happy and content in their own field. They were young and wise friends. +Tom and Lily liked to play outside in the sun. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They liked to swing high, slide fast and make castles in the sand. + +One day, the weather changed. The sky became dark and the wind became fierce. Tom and Lily heard a loud snap. They looked up and saw a big branch fall from a tree. It landed on the swing and broke it. + +Tom and Lily were scared and sad. They ran inside the house and told their mom what happened. Mom hugged them and said it was okay. She said the storm would pass and they could fix the swing later. + +Tom and Lily felt better. They decided to play inside until the weather was nice again. They got their crayons and paper and drew pictures of the sun, the swing and the branch. They showed their mom and she smiled. She said they were very good artists. Tom and Lily smiled too. They liked to play outside, but they also liked to play inside. +Anna liked to help her mom cook. She liked to stir and pour and taste. But she did not like olives. Olives were black and round and bitter. Mom said olives were good for you, but Anna did not believe her. + +One day, mom was making pizza. She let Anna roll the dough and spread the sauce and cheese. Anna was happy. She liked pizza. But then mom took out a jar of olives. She said she was going to add olives to the pizza. Anna was sad. She did not want olives on her pizza. + +She tried to tell mom, but mom did not listen. She said olives were yummy and everyone liked them. She opened the jar and put olives on the pizza. Anna was miserable. She did not want to eat the pizza. She wanted to cry. + +Mom put the pizza in the oven and set the timer. She said it would be ready soon. She smiled at Anna and said she was a good helper. Anna did not smile back. She was still miserable. + +The timer beeped and mom took out the pizza. It smelled good, but Anna did not care. She saw the olives on the pizza. She did not want to eat them. She said no to mom. Mom said please. Anna said no again. Mom said fine. She cut the pizza and gave Anna a slice. She said Anna could pick off the olives if she wanted. Anna looked at the slice. She saw the cheese and the sauce and the dough. She also saw the olives. She did not want to pick them off. She wanted them to go away. + +She had an idea. She took the slice and ran to the dog. The dog was hungry. He liked pizza. He did not mind olives. Anna gave the slice to the dog. The dog ate it in one bite. He wagged his tail and licked Anna's face. Anna giggled. She was happy. She did not have to eat the olives. She ran back to mom and asked for another slice. Mom looked surprised. She said okay. She gave Anna another slice. She did not add olives to it. Anna smiled. She ate the slice. She liked it. She said thank you to mom. Mom hugged her and said you're welcome. She said she was glad Anna liked the pizza. Anna nodded. She did like the pizza. She did not like olives. She hoped mom would not add olives to the pizza again. +Anna and Ben were playing in their room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. They had a big map and a wooden sword and a hat with a feather. + +"Arrr, matey, where is the treasure?" Ben asked, holding the map. + +"It's in the drawer, silly!" Anna said, pointing to the dresser. "But we have to prepare for the monster that guards it!" + +"What monster?" Ben asked, looking scared. + +Anna whispered, "The enormous cat! He sleeps on the dresser and he doesn't like pirates. He will scratch us if we try to open the drawer!" + +Ben gulped. He didn't like the cat. He was big and fluffy and had sharp claws. He always hissed at them when they came near. + +"How can we prepare?" he asked. + +Anna thought for a moment. Then she smiled. She had an idea. + +"We can use this blanket as a net!" she said, grabbing the blanket from the bed. "We can throw it over the cat and trap him. Then we can open the drawer and get the treasure!" + +Ben nodded. He liked the idea. He helped Anna fold the blanket into a net. They tiptoed to the dresser, where the cat was snoring. + +"Ready?" Anna whispered. + +"Ready!" Ben whispered back. + +They counted to three and threw the blanket over the cat. The cat woke up with a loud meow and started to struggle. Anna and Ben quickly opened the drawer and grabbed the treasure. It was a box of shiny coins and jewels. + +"Yay, we did it!" Anna cheered. + +"We are the best pirates ever!" Ben agreed. + +They ran back to their bed and opened the box. They looked at the treasure and smiled. They didn't notice the cat escaping from the blanket and jumping on the dresser. He looked at them with angry eyes and hissed. He was not happy. He wanted his revenge. +Lily liked to create things with her crayons and paper. She made pictures of her family, her friends, and her toys. She also made a diary, where she wrote about her day and her feelings. She used words and drawings to tell her diary everything. + +One day, her brother Max saw her diary on her bed. He was curious and wanted to read it. He opened the diary and saw Lily's words and drawings. He saw that she wrote about how she was happy when they played together, but also how she was sad when he took her doll. + +Max felt bad for making Lily sad. He wanted to say sorry to her. He went to find her in the living room, where she was playing with her blocks. He said, "Lily, can I talk to you?" + +Lily looked up and saw Max. She said, "What do you want, Max?" + +Max said, "I saw your diary on your bed. I read it. I'm sorry for taking your doll. You are very honest in your diary. You tell the truth about your feelings." + +Lily was surprised that Max read her diary. She felt a little angry, but also a little happy that he said sorry. She said, "Thank you for saying sorry, Max. But you should not read my diary. It is private. It is only for me." + +Max nodded. He said, "I understand, Lily. I will not read your diary again. Can I give you a hug?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "Yes, you can give me a hug. And you can play with me, too. But you have to ask me before you take my things." + +Max hugged Lily. He said, "OK, Lily. I will ask you. You are a good sister. And you are very creative. I like your pictures." + +Lily hugged Max back. She said, "You are a good brother. And you are very smart. I like your jokes." + +They both laughed and played together. They were happy. And Lily's diary was happy, too. +Lily was restless. She did not want to go to bed. She wanted to play with her toys and watch TV. But Mommy said it was time for sleep. She said Lily had to take a shower first. + +Lily did not like showers. They were wet and cold and noisy. She cried and kicked and said no. Mommy was not happy. She said Lily had to be a good girl and listen. She said showers were good for her. They made her clean and fresh and cozy. + +Mommy took Lily to the bathroom. She turned on the shower. Lily heard the water splash and hiss. She was scared. She hid behind Mommy and clung to her leg. Mommy tried to calm her down. She said the shower was not scary. She said it was fun and warm and gentle. She said she would go in with her and show her. + +Mommy took off her clothes and picked up Lily. She stepped into the shower. Lily felt the water touch her skin. She gasped and shivered. She buried her face in Mommy's shoulder. Mommy hugged her and kissed her. She said the water was nice. She said it tickled and soothed and washed. She said Lily could play with the bubbles and the toys. + +Lily opened her eyes and looked around. She saw the water sparkle and dance. She saw the bubbles float and pop. She saw the toys smile and squirt. She felt Mommy's hand rub her hair and back. She heard Mommy's voice sing and laugh. She smelled Mommy's soap and shampoo. She tasted Mommy's kiss and love. + +Lily relaxed and smiled. She liked showers. They were fun and warm and gentle. She played with the bubbles and the toys. She sang and laughed with Mommy. She said she was sorry for being bad. She said she was a good girl and listened. She said showers were good for her. They made her clean and fresh and cozy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. They had a big ball, a red kite and a yellow bike. They shared everything and had fun together. + +One day, a fierce dog came to the park. It barked and growled and chased the children. Tom and Lily were scared and ran away. They dropped their ball, their kite and their bike. The dog took them and ran away too. + +Tom and Lily cried and hugged each other. They did not know what to do. They missed their toys and they were afraid of the dog. + +Then they saw a man with a whistle. He was the dog's owner. He blew the whistle and called the dog. The dog came back, wagging its tail. The man said he was sorry. He said the dog was not mean, just playful. He said he would give back their toys. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They thanked the man and took their toys. They smiled and hugged the dog. The dog licked their faces and wagged its tail more. They became friends. + +Tom and Lily learned a wonder. They learned that sometimes things are not what they seem. They learned that fierce can be friendly. They learned that they could unite with someone different. They learned to be brave and kind. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They shared their toys, their snacks and their secrets. They were very kind to each other. + +One day, they were playing in the park. They saw a big cake on a table. It had white cream and red berries on top. It looked very yummy. They felt an urge to eat some. + +"Who do you think the cake is for?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe it is for a party," Ben said. + +"Or maybe it is for a wedding," Lily said. + +"A wedding? What is that?" Ben asked. + +Lily explained. "A wedding is when two people love each other very much and they want to be together forever. They wear nice clothes and they say nice words and they give each other rings. And then they eat cake." + +Ben thought for a moment. "That sounds nice. Do you want to marry me, Lily?" + +Lily smiled. "Yes, Ben. I want to marry you. You are my best friend." + +They hugged each other. Then they took a small piece of cake and ate it. It was very sweet. + +They did not know that the cake was for Mr. and Mrs. Brown, who were getting married in the park. They did not see them coming. They only heard them say, "Hey, who ate our cake?" +Lily likes to play soccer with her friends. She is a good player. She can run fast and kick the ball hard. She wears a red shirt and black shorts. + +One day, Lily and her friends play soccer at the park. They have fun and laugh a lot. Lily tries to score a goal, but the other team has a good player too. He is tall and strong. He wears a blue shirt and white shorts. + +Lily and the blue player run after the ball. They both want to touch it and kick it. They are very close to the goal. Lily reaches the ball first. She touches it with her foot and tries to kick it. But the blue player touches her leg and makes her fall. Lily feels a pain in her knee. She cries. + +The blue player says he is sorry. He did not mean to hurt her. He helps her stand up and gives her a hug. He says she is a good player and a good sport. He asks if she wants to play again. + +Lily smiles and nods. She says she is okay. She says he is a good player and a good friend. They shake hands and play again. They have fun and laugh a lot. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their kayak in the lake. They put on their life jackets and paddles and got into the kayak. They had fun splashing the water and looking at the fish and ducks. + +One day, they saw a big green plant in the water. It had long stems and round leaves. Tom wanted to touch it, but Lily said no. + +"It might be bad," she said. "It might hurt us or make us sick." + +But Tom was persistent. He did not listen to Lily. He paddled closer to the plant and reached out his hand. + +"Tom, stop!" Lily shouted. "Come back!" + +But it was too late. The plant was not a plant. It was a crocodile. It opened its mouth and snapped at Tom's hand. Tom screamed and pulled back, but the crocodile was faster. It bit off Tom's hand and dragged him into the water. + +Lily was terrified. She cried and screamed for help. But no one heard her. She was alone in the kayak, with blood in the water and a crocodile nearby. She wished she had listened to Lily. She wished they had never seen the plant. She wished they had never played with the kayak. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They loved nature and wanted to see all the animals and plants. One day, they found a big pine cone on the ground. It was brown and had many spikes. + +"Look, Ben, a pine cone!" Lily said. "Can we take it home?" + +Ben nodded. He picked up the pine cone and felt it. It was very sharp and hurt his hand. He dropped it and cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It's sharp, Lily, it's sharp!" Ben said. + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. She saw a red mark on his hand. She felt sorry for him. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't know it was sharp. Are you okay?" Lily said. + +Ben sniffed and nodded. He looked at the pine cone again. He was curious about it. + +"Why is it sharp, Lily? What is it for?" Ben said. + +Lily thought for a moment. She remembered what their mom had told them about nature. + +"I think it's sharp to protect the seeds inside. The seeds are food for the birds and squirrels. They have to break the pine cone to get them. Nature is amazing, Ben. It has many things to learn." Lily said. + +Ben smiled. He liked to learn new things. He was not afraid of the pine cone anymore. He was brave and impatient. + +"Can we break it, Lily? Can we see the seeds?" Ben said. + +Lily nodded. She was brave and impatient too. They found a big rock and smashed the pine cone. They saw many small seeds inside. They were happy and excited. + +"Wow, look, Lily, seeds! Can we eat them?" Ben said. + +Lily shook her head. She knew they were not for them. + +"No, Ben, they are for the animals. We have our own food at home. Let's leave them here for the birds and squirrels. Maybe they will come and say thank you." Lily said. + +Ben agreed. They left the seeds on the ground and ran back to their mom. They told her about their adventure and showed her their hand. She kissed them and praised them. + +"You are very smart and kind, Lily and Ben. You learned something new about nature and you shared with the animals. I'm proud of you." She said. + +Lily and Ben hugged their mom. They were happy and proud too. They loved nature and each other. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They had a big red fly that they could throw in the air and catch. They liked to see how high and far they could make the fly go. + +"Can I have a turn?" Tom asked Sara, who was holding the fly. + +"Okay, but be careful," Sara said. "Don't throw it too hard or too far. Mommy said we have to stay close to her and not lose the fly." + +Tom nodded and took the fly from Sara. He threw it as hard as he could. The fly soared high in the sky and flew over the trees. Tom and Sara ran after it, but they could not see where it landed. + +"Oh no, we lost the fly!" Sara cried. "Mommy will be mad at us. She said the fly was a gift from Grandma and we have to take good care of it." + +Tom felt bad. He was careless and did not listen to Sara or Mommy. He wished he could get the fly back. + +"Maybe we can find it," he said. "Let's look around the trees. Maybe it fell down somewhere." + +They searched for the fly, but they could not find it. They heard Mommy calling their names. + +"Sara, Tom, where are you?" Mommy said. "It's time to go home." + +They ran back to Mommy. They were afraid to tell her what happened. + +"Did you have fun with the fly?" Mommy asked. + +Sara and Tom looked at each other. They did not know what to say. + +"Mommy, we're sorry," Sara said. "We lost the fly. Tom threw it too hard and it flew away." + +Mommy looked surprised and sad. She hugged Sara and Tom. + +"I'm sorry too," she said. "I know you loved the fly. But you have to be more careful with your toys. They are not just things, they are memories. Grandma gave you the fly because she wanted you to have fun and be happy. But she also wanted you to respect and appreciate her gift. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Tom nodded. They felt sorry for Mommy and Grandma. They learned a lesson. They would not be careless with their toys again. They hoped they would find the fly someday. +Ben and Mia are best friends. They like to play together in the park. One day, they see a big mailbox near the road. It is red and shiny. It has many letters inside. + +"Look, Ben, a mailbox!" Mia says. "Do you think we can send a letter to someone?" + +"Maybe," Ben says. "But who do we send it to?" + +Mia thinks for a moment. She has an idea. "I know! Let's send a letter to a famous person. Someone we like a lot. Maybe they will write back to us." + +"Who do you like a lot, Mia?" Ben asks. + +Mia smiles. She likes to watch a show on TV. It is about a girl who can fly and has a magic wand. She is very brave and kind. Her name is Star. + +"I like Star," Mia says. "She is my favorite. She is famous. Do you like her too, Ben?" + +Ben nods. He likes Star too. He thinks she is cool and funny. He also likes her friend, Marco. He is smart and loyal. He helps Star with her adventures. + +"I like Star and Marco," Ben says. "They are a good team. Do you think they will get our letter?" + +Mia hopes so. She wants to be friends with them. She suggests a plan. + +"Let's write a letter to them. We can tell them our names and where we live. We can ask them questions about their show. We can draw them pictures. Maybe they will like our letter and send us one too." + +Ben agrees. He thinks it is a good plan. He and Mia run to their homes. They get some paper and crayons. They write and draw their letter. They put it in an envelope. They write Star and Marco's names on it. They don't know their address, but they hope the mailbox will find them. + +They run back to the park. They put their letter in the mailbox. They wave goodbye to it. They hope Star and Marco will get it soon. They are very excited. They go back to play. They pretend they are flying and having magic adventures. They are happy. They are best friends. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys. One day, they find a big box in the living room. It has a sticker that says "Modern Robot". + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben says. He opens the box and takes out a shiny metal robot. It has two arms, two legs, a head and a neck. It also has buttons and lights on its chest. + +"Can I see it?" Lily asks. She wants to touch the robot. + +"Wait, I want to try it first," Ben says. He presses a button on the robot's chest. The robot makes a beep sound and moves its head. + +"Hello, I am a modern robot. I can talk and walk and do many things," the robot says in a friendly voice. + +"Wow, it can talk!" Lily says. She is amazed. + +"Can you do anything else?" Ben asks the robot. + +"Yes, I can. I can sing and dance and play games with you," the robot says. It starts to sing a funny song and dance with its arms and legs. + +"Ha ha, that's so cool!" Ben and Lily say. They laugh and clap their hands. + +They decide to share the robot and play with it together. They have a lot of fun with their new friend. They think it is the best toy ever. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, Anna's mom says they can visit Ben's house. Anna is happy. She puts on her coat and shoes. She takes her teddy bear with her. + +"Hello, Anna!" Ben says when he sees her. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, please!" Anna says. "What do you want to play?" + +"Let's play with my cars!" Ben says. He shows Anna his toy cars. They are red, blue, yellow and green. They make vroom-vroom noises. + +Anna and Ben play with the cars for a long time. They have fun. They pretend to drive to different places. They go to the park, the zoo, the beach and the moon. + +After a while, Ben's mom calls them. "Time for a snack!" she says. She has made some toast and jam for them. She puts it on a plate. + +"Yum, jam!" Anna says. She likes jam. It is sweet and sticky. + +"Me too!" Ben says. He likes jam too. He takes a big bite of his toast. + +But then he makes a face. He spits out his toast. "Blech!" he says. "This jam is tough!" + +Anna looks at the jam. It is not jam. It is cheese. Ben's mom has made a mistake. She has given them cheese instead of jam. + +"Oops!" Ben's mom says. She laughs. "I'm sorry, kids. I grabbed the wrong jar. Here, have some real jam." + +She takes away the cheese and gives them jam. Anna and Ben smile. They eat their toast and jam. They like it. It is not tough. It is soft and sweet. + +They thank Ben's mom for the snack. Then they go back to play with the cars. They have a good time. They are happy to visit each other. +Ben and Mia like to play camp in the yard. They have a big tent and a small fire. They make food and sing songs. They are happy. + +One day, a big dog comes to the yard. He is black and brown and has sharp teeth. He barks loud and runs fast. He wants to play, but he is too rough. He knocks over the tent and the fire. He eats the food and rips the songs. He is not nice. + +Ben and Mia are scared. They run to the house and lock the door. They look for something to make the dog go away. They find a can of paint and a brush. They have an idea. + +They wait for the dog to come near the door. Then they open it a little and throw the paint on him. The dog is surprised and angry. He is red and wet. He shakes and growls. Ben and Mia mark the door with the brush. They write "NO DOGS" in big letters. They are brave. + +The dog sees the mark and knows he is not welcome. He runs away and does not come back. Ben and Mia are happy. They clean the mess and fix the camp. They make new food and songs. They are powerful. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot who was very friendly and liked to chase balls. + +One day, they decided to go on an adventure. They packed some snacks, some water and a map in their backpacks. They wanted to see what was in the west, where the sun went down. They told their mom they were going for a walk and she said to be careful and come back soon. + +They walked and walked until they saw a big hill. They climbed up the hill and looked around. They saw some trees, some flowers and some birds. But they also saw a big fence with a sign that said "Keep Out". They wondered what was behind the fence. + +"Let's go see," said Sam. He was brave and curious. + +"No, let's not," said Lily. She was scared and cautious. "The sign says we can't go there. Maybe there is something bad or dangerous." + +Sam shrugged and walked towards the fence. He wanted to peek over it. Lily followed him, but she was nervous. She held Spot's leash tightly. + +When they reached the fence, they heard a loud roar. It sounded like a lion or a bear. They saw a flash of fur and teeth. They screamed and ran back down the hill. Spot barked and ran with them. + +They ran and ran until they reached their yard. They were out of breath and shaking. They hugged each other and Spot. They were glad they were safe. + +"Are you okay?" asked their mom, who heard them scream. She came out of the house and saw them. + +"Yes, mom, we're okay," said Sam. + +"We saw a monster behind the fence," said Lily. + +"A monster?" asked their mom. She looked at the map and saw that they had gone to the west, where there was a zoo. She realized what they had seen. "Oh, you mean a tiger. That's not a monster, that's an animal. But you shouldn't go near the fence, it's dangerous. The zookeepers take care of the animals and keep them in their cages." + +Sam and Lily felt silly and relieved. They didn't know there was a zoo in the west. They thought it was a boring place with nothing to see. They learned something new that day. + +"Can we go to the zoo someday, mom?" asked Sam. + +"Sure, we can go to the zoo someday," said their mom. "But only with me or dad, and only when the zoo is open. And you have to stay with us and follow the rules. Okay?" + +"Okay, mom," said Sam and Lily. They nodded and smiled. + +Their mom hugged them and comforted them. She was proud of them for being adventurous, but also for being smart and coming back home. She gave them some cookies and milk and told them to rest. They cuddled with Spot and fell asleep. They dreamed of tigers and other animals. They were not bored anymore. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, it rained a lot and the street was full of water. Lily and Tom put on their boots and coats and ran outside. They wanted to splash in the puddles and have fun. + +"Look, Lily, a big puddle!" Tom said, pointing to a deep spot on the street. "Let's jump in it and make a big splash!" + +Lily looked at the puddle and saw something shiny in it. She wondered what it was. She walked closer to the puddle and bent down to see. "Wait, Tom, I see something in the puddle. Maybe it's a coin or a ring. Let me get it!" + +Tom didn't listen to Lily. He was too excited to splash in the puddle. He ran towards the puddle and jumped in it with both feet. He made a huge splash that soaked Lily and the shiny thing. He laughed and said, "That was fun! Did you see how big the splash was?" + +Lily was not happy. She was wet and cold and she lost the shiny thing. She looked at Tom and said, "Tom, you are not wise. You should have listened to me. The shiny thing was a key. A key to a treasure chest. Now it's gone and we can't find it." + +Tom was surprised. He didn't know there was a key in the puddle. He felt sorry for Lily and for himself. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't know. I was just having fun. Maybe we can find the key again. Let's look for it together." + +Lily and Tom looked for the key in the puddle, but they couldn't find it. The water was too muddy and the key was too small. They gave up and went back to their house. They were sad and wet and cold. They wished they had been more wise and careful. They learned a lesson that day. Sometimes, it's better to look before you splash. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their toys. One day, they saw a big rocket in the park. It was shiny and red and had a door. Anna and Ben wanted to see the rocket. + +They ran to the rocket and opened the door. Inside, there were many buttons and lights. Anna and Ben were curious. They wanted to touch the buttons and see what they did. They trusted each other and thought it was fun. + +But they did not know that the rocket was real. It was not a toy. It was a rocket that could fly to space. When they touched a big button, the rocket started to make a loud noise. The door closed and locked. The rocket lifted off the ground and flew into the sky. + +Anna and Ben were scared. They did not want to go to space. They wanted to go back to the park and their parents. They cried and hugged each other. They wished they had not gone into the rocket. They wished they had listened to the sign that said "Do not enter". But it was too late. The rocket was gone and so were they. +One day, a fox was looking for food in the forest. He saw a big hen house with many chickens inside. He thought, "I am hungry. I want to eat a chicken. But how can I get inside the hen house?" + +He saw a hole in the fence. He tried to move through the hole, but he was too big. His thick fur got stuck in the hole. He pulled and pushed, but he could not move. He felt scared and angry. + +He heard a voice behind him. It was a farmer with a big stick. The farmer said, "Aha! I caught you, you naughty fox! You wanted to steal my chickens, but now you are trapped. I will teach you a lesson!" + +The fox was very sorry. He said, "Please, farmer, let me go. I will not bother your chickens again. I was just hungry and foolish. Please, have mercy on me." + +The farmer looked at the fox. He felt sorry for him too. He said, "Well, you are lucky that I am a kind man. I will let you go, but you must promise me that you will never come back to my hen house. And you must find a better way to get food. There are many fruits and nuts in the forest. You can eat them instead of chickens." + +The fox nodded. He said, "Thank you, farmer. I promise you that I will never come back to your hen house. And I will eat fruits and nuts instead of chickens. Thank you for being kind to me." + +The farmer freed the fox from the hole. The fox ran away as fast as he could. He learned his lesson. He never tried to steal chickens again. He ate fruits and nuts in the forest. And he always checked the size of the hole before he tried to move through it. +Lily and Tom were playing in the woods. They found a big log and pretended it was a boat. They climbed on it and used sticks as oars. + +"Look, I'm a pirate!" Tom said. He had a toy gun and pointed it at Lily. "Give me your treasure or I'll shoot!" + +Lily laughed. She had a bag of candy and held it up. "This is my treasure. It's yummy. Do you want some?" + +Tom nodded. He liked candy. He put down his toy gun and reached for the bag. But he was not careful. He slipped on the log and fell into the water. + +Lily screamed. The water was deep and cold. Tom could not swim. He splashed and cried for help. + +Lily tried to help him. She threw him a stick. But it was too late. Tom went under the water and did not come up. + +Lily was very sad. She wished she had not played with the log. She wished Tom was still with her. She wished they had shared the candy. +Anna and Ben like to play with their toy boats on the lake. They have a big boat and a small boat. The big boat is red and the small boat is blue. They take turns to make the boats go fast and slow on the water. + +One day, the big boat hits a rock and breaks. Anna and Ben are sad. They do not want to play with the small boat alone. They want to fix the big boat. + +They go to their dad and ask him for help. "Dad, can you fix our big boat? It is broken. It hit a rock on the lake." They show him the big boat. It has a hole and a crack. + +Dad looks at the big boat. He says, "I can try to fix it, but it is very delicate. It might not work again. You have to be careful with your toys. They are not strong like real boats." + +He takes the big boat and some glue and tape. He puts glue on the hole and tape on the crack. He lets the glue and tape dry. He gives the big boat back to Anna and Ben. + +"Here you go, kids. I fixed your big boat. But it is still delicate. You have to play gently with it. Do not hit any more rocks on the lake." + +Anna and Ben say, "Thank you, dad. You are the best. We will be careful with our big boat. We love our big boat and our small boat." + +They hug their dad and run back to the lake. They play with their boats happily. They make sure to avoid the rocks. They have fun on the lake. +Anna and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses and cars. Anna has a big red block that she likes very much. It is her original block. She got it from her grandma when she was a baby. + +Ben sees the red block and wants to play with it. He asks Anna, "Can I have your red block, please?" + +Anna says, "No, this is my red block. You can have the blue one or the yellow one." + +Ben says, "But I like the red one. It is bigger and brighter than the others." + +Anna says, "No, it is mine. Go away." + +Ben is sad and angry. He tries to touch the red block when Anna is not looking. But Anna sees him and pushes him away. She says, "Don't touch my red block!" + +Ben falls down and cries. He says, "You are mean, Anna. You don't share. You are not my friend." + +Anna looks at Ben. She feels bad. She likes Ben. He is her friend. She does not want to make him cry. She thinks for a moment. Then she says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was mean. You can have my red block. It is not that special. We can share." + +Ben stops crying and smiles. He says, "Thank you, Anna. You are nice. You are my friend. We can share." + +Anna and Ben hug and make up. They play with the blocks together. They build a big castle with the red block on top. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who loved to play hide and seek. One day, they decided to play in the big park near their house. Ben said, "I will count to ten and you hide. No peeking!" Lily nodded and ran to find a good spot. + +She saw a big tree with many leaves and branches. She thought it was a perfect place to hide. She climbed up the tree and sat on a branch. She felt very clever and happy. She waited for Ben to find her. + +Ben finished counting and opened his eyes. He looked around the park and tried to guess where Lily was. He saw a slide, a swing, a bench, and a fountain. He did not see Lily. He said, "Lily, where are you? I can't find you!" + +Lily heard Ben's voice and smiled. She wanted to surprise him. She stayed very quiet and still on the branch. She did not make any sound or movement. + +But then, she heard another voice. It was a loud and cheerful voice. It said, "Hello, everyone! I am Sam, the famous clown! I am here to make you laugh and have fun!" Lily looked down and saw a man with a red nose, a big hat, and colorful clothes. He was holding a bunch of balloons and a horn. He was walking towards the tree. + +Lily was curious and excited. She loved clowns and balloons. She wanted to see Sam better. She forgot about Ben and the game. She leaned forward and peeked through the leaves. But she peeked too much. She lost her balance and fell off the branch. + +She landed on the ground with a thud. She was not hurt, but she was very surprised. She looked up and saw Sam, the famous clown, standing over her. He said, "Oh, hello there, little girl! Are you okay? You gave me a scare!" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "I'm okay. I'm sorry. I was hiding from my brother. But I wanted to see you. You are a famous clown!" + +Sam laughed and said, "Well, you are a brave and adventurous girl! And you have a good eye for clowns. Here, have a balloon. And don't worry about your brother. I'm sure he will find you soon." + +He gave Lily a balloon and a hug. He blew his horn and said, "Now, let's go and find your brother. And maybe we can play some games and tell some jokes. What do you say?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please! That sounds like fun!" She held Sam's hand and walked with him. She saw Ben running towards them. He looked happy and relieved. He said, "Lily, there you are! I was looking for you everywhere! Are you okay?" + +Lily said, "I'm okay, Ben. I'm sorry I peeked. But look, I met Sam, the famous clown! He gave me a balloon and he wants to play with us. Isn't that cool?" + +Ben said, "Wow, that is cool! I like clowns and balloons too. Can I have one?" + +Sam said, "Of course, you can, little boy. Here, take this one. It's blue, like your shirt. And you know what? You are both very good at hide and seek. You are the best hiders I ever saw. You should be proud of yourselves." + +Ben and Lily smiled and thanked Sam. They held their balloons and hugged each other. They were happy and proud. They had a lot of fun with Sam, the famous clown. They played games and told jokes. They laughed and had a good time. They forgot about the left and the right. They only cared about the now and the fun. They were the happiest twins in the park. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play on the porch. They had a big ball, a red bike, and a yellow swing. Sometimes they shared, and sometimes they fought. + +One day, Tom wanted to ride the bike, but Lily was on it. He asked her to let him have a turn, but she said no. She rode the bike very fast, and made Tom dizzy. She laughed and said, "You can't catch me, you can't catch me!" + +Tom was angry and sad. He tried to grab the bike, but Lily was too quick. He felt like crying, but he did not want to show Lily. He thought of a way to tease her back. He took the ball, and threw it at the swing. The swing moved, and hit Lily on the back. She fell off the bike, and dropped her hat. + +Tom ran to the bike, and got on it. He rode away from Lily, and said, "Now I have the bike, now I have the bike!" + +Lily was hurt and mad. She got up, and picked up her hat. She saw Tom on the bike, and chased him. She shouted, "Give me back my bike, give me back my bike!" + +They ran and rode around the porch, until they were both tired and dizzy. They stopped, and looked at each other. They realized they were both silly and mean. They felt sorry, and said sorry. They hugged, and decided to share the bike and the ball and the swing. They played together, and had fun. They were twins who liked to play on the porch. +Lily was a lonely zebra. She lived in a big park with many other animals, but she had no friends. She was different from the other zebras. She had black and white stripes, but they were not straight. They were curly and wavy. The other zebras laughed at her and called her names. They said she was not a real zebra. + +One day, Lily saw a big puzzle on the ground. It had many pieces of different colors and shapes. She liked puzzles. She wanted to solve it. She started to pick up the pieces and put them together. She was very good at it. She could see how the pieces matched and made a picture. + +"Can I help you?" a voice asked. Lily looked up and saw a giraffe. He was very tall and had brown and yellow spots. He was different from the other giraffes. He had a short neck and a long tail. The other giraffes laughed at him and called him names. They said he was not a real giraffe. + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, you can. I like puzzles. Do you like puzzles?" + +The giraffe nodded and said, "Yes, I do. I like to solve them. They are fun and smart. Can I be your friend?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, you can. I like to have friends. You are nice and kind. Can I be your friend?" + +The giraffe and the zebra hugged and said, "Yes, we can. We are friends. We are different, but we are the same. We are both animals. We are both good at puzzles. We are both lonely no more." + +The moral of the story is: You can find friends who accept you for who you are, even if you are different from others. You can share your interests and talents with them and have fun together. You are not alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a bird with a broken wing on the ground. Lily picked up the bird and asked her friends what to do. One of her friends said they should protect the bird and take it to the animal doctor. + +Lily was worried about the bird, but her friends told her that it would be okay if they took care of it. They put the bird in a box and brought it to the animal doctor. The doctor said that the bird would be okay, but it needed to rest for a few days. + +Lily learned that it's important to protect animals and take care of them when they need help. She also learned that it's a luxury to be able to help others and it's not something that everyone can do. It was an unusual experience for Lily, but she was happy that she could help the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the garden. One day, her mommy asked her to water the herb plants. Lily was excited to start helping. + +As she was watering the plants, she noticed a little bug crawling on one of the leaves. "Look mommy, a bug!" Lily said. Her mommy replied, "Oh yes, that's a ladybug. It helps keep the plants healthy." + +After a while, Lily started to feel tired. "Mommy, I'm tired. Can we go inside now?" she asked. "Of course, sweetie. You worked hard today," her mommy replied with a smile. + +Lily felt proud of herself for helping her mommy with the herb garden. She couldn't wait to start again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to spin around in circles until she got dizzy. One day, she spun so hard that she fell down and bumped her head. + +"Ouch! That hurt!" cried Lily. + +Her mom came running over and asked, "What happened, sweetie?" + +"I spun too hard and bumped my head," replied Lily. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Be careful next time. We don't want you to hurt your head again." + +Lily nodded and promised to be more careful. From then on, she spun a little slower and made sure to watch her head. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very strong because he had big muscles. He liked to show off his muscles to his friends. One day, Timmy met a girl named Sally. Sally was very nice, but she didn't have big muscles like Timmy. Timmy was ignorant and made fun of Sally because she wasn't strong. + +One day, something bad happened to Timmy. He was playing with his friends and tried to lift a heavy rock. But he didn't know how to lift it properly and hurt his back. Timmy couldn't move and had to go to the hospital. The doctor told Timmy that he hurt his muscles and he had to rest for a long time. + +Timmy felt very sad and realized that he was wrong to make fun of Sally. He learned that it's not nice to be ignorant and make fun of others. Timmy apologized to Sally and they became friends. Timmy also learned to be careful and not to hurt himself again. The moral of the story is to be kind to others and don't be ignorant. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very hungry and her tummy was growling. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I'm hungry. Can I have a snack?" Her mom gave her a napkin and said, "Sure, Lily. Here's a snack for you." + +Lily took the snack and ate it quickly. Then, she looked at the napkin and said, "Mommy, why do we use napkins?" Her mom replied, "We use napkins to clean our mouths when we eat. It's important to keep clean." + +Lily thought about it and said, "I value clean things. Napkins are important." Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, they are. Now, let's go play." And off they went to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she found a toy car that had a gear in it. She didn't know what it was, but she thought it looked cool. + +Lily wanted to make the car go, but she didn't know how. She tried and tried, but nothing worked. She felt silly for not knowing how to make it go. She asked her big brother for help, but he said she couldn't do it. + +Lily didn't give up. She kept trying and trying until finally, she succeeded! The car started to move and she was so happy. She felt proud of herself for not giving up and for figuring it out. From that day on, Lily knew that even if something seems hard, she can do it if she tries hard enough. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong rhinoceros who lived in the jungle. He loved to eat leaves and play with his friends. One day, something very strange happened. The rhinoceros woke up feeling very naughty. He decided to run around and knock over all the trees in the jungle! + +His friends were very upset and asked him why he was being so naughty. The rhinoceros didn't know why, but he couldn't stop himself from causing chaos. As he was running around, he accidentally bumped into a tree and hurt his horn. + +Feeling sad and sorry for his actions, the rhinoceros apologized to his friends and promised to never be naughty again. From that day on, he made sure to always think before he acted and to be kind to everyone in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to wear her pretty skirt. She would twirl and spin around, feeling happy and free. One day, she heard a noisy sound outside. She went to see what it was and found a group of children playing with toys. She wanted to join in, but they laughed at her skirt and said it was too fancy. + +The girl felt sad and went home. She tried to forget about the mean children, but it was hard. She decided to complete a puzzle to feel better. She worked on it for hours until it was done. But when she looked up, she saw that her skirt had caught on fire from a candle. She tried to put it out, but it was too late. Her favorite skirt was ruined, and she was heartbroken. + +From then on, the girl decided to wear plain clothes and never show off again. She learned that sometimes people can be mean, and things can go wrong even when you try your best. But she also learned that she was strong and could get through anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red liked to drive fast and make big turns. One day, Red saw a big truck coming his way. Red knew he had to yield to the truck because the truck was much bigger. So, Red pulled over and let the truck pass. + +After the truck passed, Red continued on his way. Red saw a great big hill ahead of him. Red was excited to drive up the hill. When Red got to the top of the hill, he saw a zigzag road. Red knew he had to be careful and drive slowly on the zigzag road. + +Red made it through the zigzag road safely and continued on his journey. Red learned that sometimes he had to yield to bigger things and be careful on zigzag roads. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Jack. Jack had a big farm with cows, pigs, and chickens. One day, Jack felt dizzy and couldn't work. He lay down on the grass and watched the clouds. + +Suddenly, he saw a little girl with a camera. She said, "I want to record the farm for my mommy." Jack smiled and said, "Sure, you can record the cows and pigs." The little girl was so happy and started recording the farm. + +After a while, Jack felt better and stood up. He thanked the little girl and said, "You made my day." From that day on, Jack always felt happy when he watched the video the little girl recorded. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside with her friends. One day, she accidentally stubbed her toe on a rock and it hurt a lot. Her mom gave her a band-aid to make it feel better. + +The next day, Lily was so excited to go outside and play again. But when she looked at her band-aid, it was dirty and falling off. She asked her mom to replace it with a new one. Her mom did and Lily felt much better. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to be careful where she was running so she wouldn't stub her toe again. And if she did, she knew her mom would be there to replace the band-aid and make it all better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and he had a toy motor that he played with all the time. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the store to buy some candy. Timmy asked his mom if he could spend some of his money on a toy car. His mom said yes, but only if he promised to be good. + +Timmy found a really cool car with a shiny motor and he was so happy. He played with it all day, driving it around the house and making engine noises. But then, something bad happened. Timmy accidentally dropped the car and the motor broke. He was so upset and started to cry. + +His mom tried to comfort him and said they could try to fix it, but Timmy knew it was too late. He had spent all his money on the car and now it was broken. Timmy learned a valuable lesson that day - sometimes it's not worth it to spend all your money on something that might not last. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily's mom baked a delicious pie for her. It was filled with sweet apples and cinnamon. Lily was so excited to eat it. + +As she was about to take a bite, her friend Sarah came over to play. "Hi Lily, what are you doing?" Sarah asked. "I'm about to eat pie. Do you want to try some?" Lily replied. Sarah nodded and took a bite. "Mmm, this is yummy!" she said. + +Lily and Sarah played together for hours, running and jumping around the yard. They were so graceful as they danced and twirled around. As the sun began to set, Lily's mom called out, "Girls, it's time to come inside!" They said goodbye and promised to play again soon. Lily went to bed that night with a happy tummy and a happy heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very happy because her friendly grandma came to visit her. Grandma brought a big bag of candy for Lily. Lily was very excited and started to follow her grandma everywhere. They went to the park and played on the swings. Grandma pushed Lily high into the sky. They also went to the store and bought some toys. Lily was very happy and felt loved. She loved spending time with her grandma and eating candy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and cuddle with her teddy bear. One day, Lily's mommy brought home a new baby brother. Lily was so happy to welcome him into their home. + +At first, Lily felt a little bit empty because she didn't know how to play with the baby. But soon, she learned that she could give him love by holding his hand and singing to him. The baby smiled at her and Lily felt very happy. + +As the days went by, Lily and the baby became best friends. They played together and laughed together. Lily's heart was full of love for her little brother and she knew that he loved her too. They were a happy family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a pretty bracelet on the ground. She put it on her wrist and it sparkled in the sun. + +Lily went to show her mom the bracelet. "Look, Mommy!" she said. "I found a pretty bracelet!" + +But her mom didn't look up from her phone. "I'm busy right now, Lily," she said. + +Lily felt sad that her mom ignored her. But she remembered that she was brave, so she decided to go show her dad instead. + +"Daddy, look!" she said, holding up her wrist. "I found a pretty bracelet!" + +Her dad smiled and said, "That's beautiful, Lily. You're so brave for showing it to me." + +Lily felt happy that her dad liked her bracelet. She wore it all day and felt proud of herself for being brave. +Once upon a time, there was a guard named Bob. Bob was a normal guard who liked to act tough. One day, a mean dragon came to the village and started to breathe fire. Bob knew he had to act fast to protect the people. He grabbed his sword and shield and ran towards the dragon. + +The dragon was big and scary, but Bob didn't give up. He acted brave and fought the dragon with all his might. The dragon tried to burn Bob with his fire, but Bob guarded himself with his shield. Finally, after a long fight, Bob defeated the dragon and saved the village. + +Everyone cheered for Bob and thanked him for his bravery. From that day on, Bob was known as a hero. He went back to his normal guard duties, but he knew that if he ever needed to act brave again, he would be ready. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They both loved to play together. One day, they went to the park to play. Timmy saw a slide and he wanted to try it. Tommy didn't want to slide because he was scared. + +Timmy said, "Come on, Tommy! It's fun! You can do it!" + +Tommy said, "No, it's too different for me. I don't want to try it." + +Timmy said, "That's okay. We can find something else to do." + +They went back to Tommy's house and saw a big bookshelf. Timmy said, "Wow, that's a big bookshelf! Let's see if we can find a book to read." + +They found a book about a brave dog who saved his owner. They read the book together and learned that being brave is important. They decided to go back to the park and try the slide together. Tommy was scared, but he was brave and tried it anyway. They both had so much fun sliding down the slide. They learned that trying new things can be scary, but it's important to be brave and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. They had a picnic and ate sweet cookies. + +While they were eating, a boy named Max came over and asked if he could play with Lily's toys. Lily said yes and they started to play together. Max had a laser toy that he wanted to show Lily. He said, "Look, I can part the light with this laser!" Lily thought it was really cool. + +After they played for a while, Max had to go home. Lily said goodbye and went back to drawing pictures. She drew a picture of Max's laser toy and showed it to her parents. They said it was a very sweet picture. Lily smiled and felt happy that she made new friends at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She was wearing her regular shoes. When they arrived at the park, Lily saw a little boy crying. She walked over to him and asked why he was sad. The little boy said he lost his shoe and couldn't find it. + +Lily wanted to help the little boy. She told her mom she wanted to take off her shoe and give it to him. Her mom said that was very kind of her, but she would have to walk around with only one shoe. Lily didn't mind and took off her shoe. She gave it to the little boy and he stopped crying. He put on the shoe and said thank you. + +Lily's mom was proud of her for being kind and generous. She told her that it's always important to help others when we can. Lily smiled and said she felt happy that she could help the little boy. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be kind to others and help them when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a delicate lamp in her room that she loved very much. One day, while she was playing with her toys, she accidentally knocked the lamp over and it broke into tiny pieces. Lily felt very sad and scared that her parents would be angry with her. + +Her parents came into the room and saw what had happened. They were not angry with her, but they explained to her that she needed to be careful and balance her toys so that they wouldn't fall and break things. They also told her that it's okay to make mistakes, but it's important to learn from them. + +From that day on, Lily was more careful with her toys and made sure to balance them properly. She learned that accidents happen, but it's important to take responsibility for our actions and try to prevent them from happening again. Lily was happy to have learned this lesson and her delicate lamp remained safe and unbroken. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an adorable puppy named Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. Suddenly, they saw a man with a pistol. Lily was scared and said, "Pause, Max! Let's hide behind the tree!" + +The man with the pistol walked past them and Lily knew they were safe. She said to Max, "That was scary! Let's go home." Max barked happily and they walked back home. When they got home, Lily's mom asked her how her day was. Lily said, "We saw a man with a pistol, but we hid behind a tree and paused. Now we're home safe and sound!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Rosie. She loved to play in the forest near her house. One day, she saw a red apple on a tree and wanted to pick it, but a witch appeared! The witch had a big nose and a black hat. She said, "If you want the apple, you must give me your toy." Rosie didn't want to give up her toy, so she said no. + +The witch got angry and started to chase Rosie. Rosie ran as fast as she could until she saw a river. She jumped in and swam to the other side. The witch couldn't swim, so she had to end her chase. Rosie was safe and happy to have her toy and the red apple. From that day on, she never went into the forest alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little panda named Pandy. Pandy was very sad because he lost his favorite toy. He went to his friend, a little bird named Tweety, and asked for help. + +Tweety said, "Don't worry Pandy, I will help you find your toy. We will search everywhere until we find it." + +They searched high and low, but they couldn't find the toy. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a big, scary bear who wanted to hurt Pandy. + +Tweety said, "Don't worry Pandy, I will protect you!" Tweety bravely flew in front of Pandy and scared the big bear away. Pandy was so happy and grateful to have a friend like Tweety who protected him. +Once upon a time, Timmy had a toy car. He loved playing with it all day long. But one day, the car stopped moving. Timmy tried to make it go, but it wouldn't. He looked at the car and saw that the battery was dead. + +Timmy's mom said they needed to pay for a new battery. But Timmy didn't understand what that meant. He just wanted his car to work again. + +Timmy's dad took him to the store to buy a new battery. But when they got there, they saw that the batteries were very expensive. Timmy's dad didn't want to pay so much money for a small battery. They left the store without buying anything. + +Timmy was sad because he wanted his car to work again. But his dad said they would find a way to fix it without paying so much money. They went home and started looking for a solution. In the end, they found a way to fix the car without buying a new battery. Timmy was happy again and his car worked perfectly. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a loyal dog who loved to play outside. One day, Max noticed a long hose in the yard. He barked at it and tried to play with it, but it didn't move. Max's owner came outside and saw him playing with the hose. She turned on the water and Max got very excited! He ran around and chased the water coming out of the hose. Max loved playing with the hose and his owner was happy to see him having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around the house. One day, her mom bought a new ancient carpet for their living room. Lily loved the new carpet and would often sit on it to play with her toys. + +One day, while playing on the carpet, Lily accidentally spilled some juice on it. She got worried that her mom would be mad at her. So, she went to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Let's clean it up together." + +Lily learned that it's better to be honest and not worry about things too much. Her mom also taught her that it's important to take care of things, like the ancient carpet, and to always ask for help when needed. From that day on, Lily took extra care of the carpet and never worried about making mistakes again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dove named Birdie. Lily loved to feed Birdie every day. Birdie was always hungry and ate a lot of seeds. + +One day, Lily noticed that Birdie didn't look comfortable. She asked Birdie, "Are you okay, Birdie?" Birdie replied, "No, I'm not feeling well. I'm not comfortable." Lily knew she had to help Birdie feel better. + +Lily took Birdie to the vet. The vet gave Birdie some medicine and told Lily to keep feeding Birdie lots of seeds. Lily did just that, and soon enough, Birdie was back to feeling comfortable and happy again. Lily was so happy that she could help her friend feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his ball. He would throw it up in the air and catch it. One day, Timmy threw his ball so high that it went up into space! Timmy was amazed and couldn't believe his eyes. + +As Timmy was looking up at the ball in space, he saw something disgusting. It was a gross green alien! The alien had slimy tentacles and big buggy eyes. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. + +But then, Timmy had an idea. He decided to throw his other ball at the alien to scare it away. Timmy threw the ball as hard as he could and it hit the alien right in the face! The alien ran away, and Timmy's ball fell back down to Earth. Timmy was happy to have his ball back, and he learned that sometimes throwing things can help you solve a problem. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big wagon. It was enormous! It belonged to a farmer who lived on a farm. The farmer used it to travel to the market. He put all his vegetables and fruits in it and then he traveled to the market to sell them. + +One day, the farmer invited his little granddaughter to travel with him in the wagon. She was so excited! She sat in the wagon and held on tight as the enormous wagon began to move. The wheels made a clackety-clack sound as they traveled down the bumpy road. + +The little girl loved traveling in the wagon. She saw many things she had never seen before. She saw cows and horses and even a big red tractor. When they finally arrived at the market, the little girl was sad that the journey was over. But the farmer promised her they would travel in the wagon again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a big tree with lots of yummy fruits called prunes. She picked one and took a bite, but it was too hard. She tried another one, but it was still too hard. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud snap! It was the branch of the tree breaking. Lily felt very sorry because she thought she broke the tree. But then she saw that the branch was already old and weak. + +Lily decided to help the tree by watering it and giving it some love. Soon, the tree grew new branches and lots of delicious prunes. Lily was very happy and proud of her tree. From that day on, she took good care of all the plants in her garden. +Once upon a time, there were two cars that loved to race. They were very fast and always wanted to win. One day, they had a big race and it was very competitive. They were going so fast that they crashed into each other and caused a big wreck. The cars were stuck together and couldn't move. + +Then, a kind tow truck came to help. The tow truck used a big machine to separate the cars from each other. Finally, the cars were free and could move again. They learned that racing is fun, but it's important to be safe too. From that day on, they always made sure to race carefully and avoid wrecks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her room with her toys. One day, her mom put up a new curtain in her room. The curtain was pink and it made Lily's room look pretty. Lily liked the pink curtain very much. + +Later that day, Lily's brother came to play with her. He wanted to play hide and seek. Lily hid behind the pink curtain and her brother couldn't find her. He looked all over the room but couldn't see her because she was behind the pink curtain. + +Lily was happy because she won the game of hide and seek. She liked the pink curtain even more because it helped her to hide. From that day on, Lily loved to play behind the pink curtain in her room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park near her house. One day, she saw a tree that looked very sad and gloomy. She asked her mom why the tree was sad. Her mom said that the tree was thirsty and needed water. + +Lily wanted to help the tree, so she went to get a cup of water. She poured the water at the base of the tree and said, "I serve you, tree." The tree started to look happier and healthier. + +Lily learned that it's important to help others, even if they are just a tree. She felt happy knowing that she could make a difference by serving the tree. From that day on, Lily made sure to always take care of the trees in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He liked to play outside with his friends. One day, they found a long stick on the ground. Timmy thought it was a pole, but his friend said it was too small to be a pole. + +Timmy didn't care if it was a pole or not, he just wanted to play with it. He pretended it was a sword and they had a pretend battle. Timmy's friend said his sword was fake, but Timmy didn't mind. He was having fun anyway. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him what he did outside. Timmy said he played with a pole that was really a sword, and his friend had a fake sword. His mom smiled and said it sounded like he had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and look for rainbows after it rained. One day, Lily saw a big, scary dog outside her house. She was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, her big brother Max came to protect her. He scared the dog away and made sure Lily was safe. "You're my hero, Max!" Lily said. + +Later that day, Lily saw an impressive rainbow in the sky. She ran to Max and said, "Look at the pretty colors! Isn't it beautiful?" + +Max smiled and said, "Yes, it's very impressive. I'm glad I could protect you earlier so you could enjoy the rainbow now." +Once upon a time, there was a good dog named Max. Max was very loyal to his owner, a little girl named Lily. Every day, Max would play with Lily in their backyard. The backyard had a fence around it to keep Max and Lily safe. + +One day, Lily's ball went over the fence and into the neighbor's yard. Lily asked Max to go get the ball for her. Max tried to jump over the fence, but he couldn't reach the ball. The neighbor saw Max and got very angry. He tied Max to the fence and called the dog catcher. + +Lily was very sad when she found out what happened to Max. She went to the neighbor and asked him to let Max go. But the neighbor was mean and said no. Lily cried and cried until her parents came home and called the police. The police came and rescued Max, but he was very scared and never wanted to go outside again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures for her friends and family. One day, her mommy gave her a thick envelope and told her it was for her friend's birthday party. + +Lily was excited to give her friend the envelope, but she didn't want to part with her drawing inside. She thought and thought about what to do. + +Finally, Lily had an idea. She took a picture of her drawing and put it in the envelope. She knew her friend would love it just as much. So, Lily happily parted with the envelope, knowing her friend would have a special surprise inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going to the park. One day, she saw a big white swan swimming in the pond. "Look, Mommy! A swan! It's so pretty!" she said. + +But after a while, Lily got bored. "This is boring, Mommy. Can we go home now?" she asked. Just then, the swan started to scream loudly. "What's wrong with the swan, Mommy?" Lily asked, feeling scared. + +"I think it's just trying to communicate with the other swans," her mom explained. "But it's time to go home now, Lily. We can come back and see the swans another day." And with that, they left the park and went back home. +Once upon a time, there was a person named Timmy. Timmy wanted to play with his toy car, but he couldn't find it anywhere. He looked under his bed, in his toy box, and even in the closet, but it was nowhere to be found. Timmy was frustrated because he really wanted to play with his car. + +Then, Timmy's little sister came into his room and asked what was wrong. Timmy told her that he couldn't find his toy car. His sister decided to help him look for it. They searched high and low, but still couldn't find it. + +Just when they were about to give up, Timmy's sister discovered the toy car hiding behind a pile of clothes in the closet! Timmy was so happy and grateful that his sister helped him. He hugged her and they played with the car together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the sun and pick flowers. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big slide. Lily was scared to go down the slide, but her mom said it was okay and held her hand. Lily went down the slide and felt very happy! + +After playing, they went to the store to buy some powder for Lily's baby brother. Lily hoped they could also get some candy, but her mom said no. They went home and Lily helped her mom give the baby some powder. Then they had dinner and went to bed. Lily fell asleep feeling happy and safe, knowing her mom was there to help her when she was scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help make some soup. They put a big pot on the stove and added some vegetables and chicken. As they waited for the soup to cook, Lily noticed a sweet smell coming from the pot. She smiled and said, "It smells yummy!" Finally, the soup was ready and Lily and her mommy enjoyed a delicious meal together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with blocks, and he could make lots of shapes with them. One day, Timmy's friend Lily came to play with him. + +"Can I play with your blocks?" asked Lily. + +"Sure!" said Timmy. "Let's add more blocks and make a big tower!" + +They worked together to add more blocks and make the tower taller and taller. But then, Timmy accidentally knocked over the tower and some of the blocks broke. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," said Timmy. "I didn't mean to break the tower." + +"It's okay," said Lily. "We can build it again." + +So they started over and built a new tower, this time being more careful. They had so much fun playing and making different shapes with the blocks. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a pet hamster named Billy. Billy was very round and fluffy. Lily loved to feed Billy his favorite food, carrots. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean her room. Lily didn't want to clean her room, she wanted to play with Billy. "Mommy, can I play with Billy instead of cleaning my room?" Lily asked persistently. + +"No, Lily. You need to clean your room first," her mom replied. + +Lily sighed and started to clean her room. After she finished, she went to play with Billy and fed him some carrots. Billy was very happy and round from all the carrots he ate. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy bear who lived in a forest. The bear loved to collect shiny things and wear them on his fur. One day, he found a beautiful piece of jewelry and put it on his neck. He felt very proud of himself. + +As he walked through the forest, he met a little rabbit who was crying. The bear asked the rabbit why he was sad. The rabbit told him that he lost his favorite carrot and couldn't find it anywhere. The bear offered to help the rabbit find his carrot. + +They searched the forest together and finally found the carrot. The rabbit was very happy and thanked the bear. The bear realized that helping others made him feel much better than collecting shiny things. He took off the jewelry and gave it to the rabbit as a gift. + +From that day on, the bear learned that helping others is more important than collecting things. He never hated anyone or anything again and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow goat named Billy. Billy loved to run and play in the fields. One day, Billy met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hi, Billy!" said Lily. "You're so fast!" + +"Yes, I love to speed around," replied Billy. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily giggled and said, "Sure! Let's run together!" + +So, Billy and Lily ran and played all day long. They had so much fun together. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "I had so much fun with you today, Billy. You're my new best friend!" + +Billy smiled and said, "I'm so happy to have a new friend too, Lily. Let's play again soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pretty pink dress. One day, she went to a party with her friends. They all danced together and had lots of fun. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a skull on the ground. It was scary, but she wanted to show her friends. "Look, a skull!" she said. But her friends didn't want to see it. They were too busy dancing. + +Lily picked up the skull and started to spin around with it. She felt dizzy and fell to the ground. Her friends didn't notice and kept dancing. When they finally saw Lily, she wasn't moving. She had hurt herself badly and had to go to the hospital. + +From that day on, Lily never played with skulls again. She learned that dancing can be fun, but it's important to be safe and careful. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was a lucky boy because he had lots of toys to play with. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a present. It was a big box with a bow on top. Timmy was so happy and he tore off the wrapping paper to see what was inside. + +To his surprise, there was a balloon in the box. Timmy loved balloons! He grabbed the string and started to stretch it as far as he could. Suddenly, the balloon popped and scared Timmy. He started to cry and his mom came to comfort him. + +But then, Timmy realized that the balloon was his only present and now it was gone. He felt sad and wished he had taken better care of it. From that day on, Timmy learned to be more careful with his toys and presents. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the grass and flowers. One day, Benny saw a hunter with a big gun. Benny knew that hunters could be dangerous, so he hid behind a tree until the hunter went away. + +After the hunter left, Benny decided to create a little fort to keep himself safe. He gathered some sticks and leaves and made a cozy little home. Benny felt proud of himself for creating something so cool! + +As night fell, Benny curled up in his fort and felt ready for anything that might come his way. He was happy to be safe and warm in his little home. Benny fell asleep with a smile on his face, dreaming of all the adventures he would have in his new fort. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a bike with pedals. He loved to ride his bike, but it was difficult to go up hills. One day, Timmy rode his bike to a park. He saw a merry-go-round that could spin. Timmy thought it looked fun. He got on and it started to spin. Timmy laughed and had a great time. When he got off, his head felt dizzy. Timmy went back to his bike and pedaled home. He was tired, but happy he got to spin on the merry-go-round. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who grew wheat. He was very patient and worked hard every day to make sure his wheat grew big and strong. One day, a little bird came to him and asked if he could eat some of the wheat. The farmer said no, because the wheat was not ready yet. + +The little bird was sad and flew away. But then, some naughty mice came and started eating the wheat. The farmer tried to stop them, but they were too quick. Soon, all the wheat was gone. + +The farmer was very upset and had no wheat to sell or eat. He wished he had asked for help to protect his wheat. The little bird came back and tried to help, but it was too late. The farmer learned his lesson and promised to ask for help next time. +Once upon a time, there was a big hotel with lots of people inside. One day, a little girl named Lily went to the hotel with her family. They went to their room and saw a brilliant view of the city outside. Lily loved it! + +But then, some people in the room next to them started to make a lot of noise. They were shouting and playing loud music. It disturbed Lily and her family. They couldn't sleep! So, Lily's dad went to talk to the staff at the hotel. The staff were very kind and moved them to a new room where it was quiet and peaceful. Lily was happy and could sleep well. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind painter who loved to make beautiful pictures. He was very gentle and always smiled at the children who passed by his shop. One day, a grumpy man came into his shop and said, "I hate your paintings! They are boring and ugly." + +The painter was sad but he didn't give up. He kept painting and one day, a little girl came into his shop. She said, "I love your paintings! They are so pretty and colorful." The painter smiled and thanked her. + +Later that day, the grumpy man came back to the shop and saw the little girl's painting. It was so beautiful that he couldn't believe it was made by the same painter. He asked the painter how he did it and the painter said, "I paint with love and kindness, not hate." + +From that day on, the grumpy man became a kinder person and even started to paint himself. The painter and the little girl became good friends and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted to eat his lunch. His mom made him a yummy sandwich with cheese and ham. But Timmy thought it needed some salt. + +So, he asked his mom for some salt. His mom gave him a little bit of salt, but Timmy thought it was funny to put a lot of salt on his sandwich. He thought it was a joke. + +When Timmy took a bite of his sandwich, he made a funny face because it was too salty. His mom laughed and said, "Timmy, you are such a silly boy!" Timmy laughed too and said, "I was just joking!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her mommy's lovely jewelry. One day, she saw a shiny necklace in the park and wondered who it belonged to. + +"Excuse me, did you drop this?" she asked a lady walking by. + +The lady replied, "Yes, thank you so much for finding it." + +Lily felt happy she could help someone. But then, a bad man came and snatched the necklace from her hand. She cried and ran home to her mommy. + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can always buy more jewelry. But I'm just glad you're safe." + +Lily learned that sometimes being helpful can lead to bad things happening, but she still wanted to be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, you can go play outside, but you have to stay in the park and not go too far." + +Timmy said, "Okay, Mommy. I will stay in the park and not go too far." + +Timmy played with his friends for a while, but then he saw a butterfly that he wanted to catch. He forgot what his mom said and ran after the butterfly. He went too far and got lost. + +Timmy's mom looked for him everywhere, but she couldn't find him. She was very sad and worried. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and not go too far, even if it seems easy and fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big ocean with his family and friends. One day, Nemo got lost and couldn't find his way back home. He swam and swam, but he didn't know where to go. Suddenly, he saw a big, curious shark swimming towards him. Nemo was scared and didn't know what to do. The shark asked Nemo why he was all alone and Nemo told him that he was lost. The shark felt sorry for Nemo and decided to help him find his way back home. The shark called his friends and they all helped Nemo find his family. Nemo was happy and grateful to the kind shark and his friends. From that day on, Nemo knew that even though sharks can be scary, they can also be helpful and kind. +Once upon a time, there was a pink bunny named Betsy. Betsy loved to hop and play all day long. One day, Betsy saw a valley and wanted to explore it. But when she tried to go down, she couldn't fit because it was too steep. + +Betsy felt sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she saw a group of animals helping each other to climb up the valley. Betsy asked if she could join them, and they said yes. Together, they climbed up the valley and reached the top. + +Betsy learned that sometimes she needed help from others to fit in places she couldn't go alone. She was grateful for her new friends and promised to help others too. From that day on, Betsy was never afraid to ask for help and always helped others when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily woke up early and went outside to play. She saw her friend, Timmy, playing with his toys. + +Lily asked, "Can I play with you, Timmy?" + +Timmy said, "No, these are my toys. I don't want to share." + +Lily felt sad because Timmy was being selfish. But she didn't give up. She decided to play by herself and have fun. + +After a while, Timmy saw how much fun Lily was having and he felt left out. He came over and asked, "Can I play too?" + +Lily said, "Sure, we can play together and have fun. And whoever wins gets a prize!" + +They played together and had so much fun. In the end, Lily won and they both got a prize. Timmy learned that it's better to share and play together than to be selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and wear pretty dresses. One day, she found a big cardboard box in her garage. It was wide and could fit her whole body inside. She decided to turn it into a castle and wear her princess dress to play in it. + +Lily spent hours decorating her cardboard castle with stickers and crayons. She even made a drawbridge out of string. When she was finished, she put on her tiara and pretended to be a princess. + +Her little brother, Max, saw how much fun Lily was having and wanted to join in. He put on a knight costume and pretended to be protecting the castle from dragons. Lily was happy to have a friend to play with in her castle. They played until it was time for dinner and went to bed dreaming of more adventures in their cardboard castle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play her violin every day. One day, while she was playing her violin, she noticed that her violin was broken. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom saw that she was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her that her violin was broken and she couldn't play it anymore. Her mom told her not to worry and that she would buy her a new one. Lily was very happy and thanked her mom. + +A few days later, Lily's mom bought her a new violin. It was very pretty and sounded nice. Lily was so happy and thanked her mom again. She told her mom that she loved her new violin and that it was very dependable. Lily's mom was happy that she could prevent her daughter from being sad and not playing her violin. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to jump and play all day long. One day, Benny saw a big, high tree and he wanted to jump as high as he could to reach the top. + +As Benny was jumping, he saw a little bird flying high in the sky. Suddenly, Benny saw a missile coming towards the bird! Benny knew he had to help the bird, so he jumped even higher and higher until he reached the missile. + +Benny grabbed the missile and threw it far away. The bird was safe and flew away happily. From that day on, Benny was known as the brave bunny who could jump high and save the day. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Tim. He loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, they went to the playground and Tim saw a big slide. He climbed up and slid down with a big smile on his face. + +Suddenly, he felt a gust of wind blow his hair. It was a bit chilly, but Tim didn't mind because he was having so much fun. He ran around with his friends, playing tag and laughing. + +As the sun started to set, Tim's mom came to pick him up. He was still feeling cheerful and told her all about his day at the park. Tim couldn't wait to go back and slide down the big slide again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends went on an adventure. They walked and walked until they came to a big cliff. The cliff was very high and Timmy was scared. But his friends were brave and they helped him climb to the top. + +When they got to the top, they saw a big pile of toys. The toys were filthy and covered in dirt. Timmy and his friends decided to gather up all the toys and clean them. They worked together and soon all the toys were shiny and new again. + +Timmy and his friends were very proud of themselves. They had climbed a big cliff and helped to make the toys clean again. They knew that they were a great team and that they could do anything if they worked together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy took her to the grocery store. Lily saw some celery and asked her mommy if they could buy it. Her mommy said yes, and they put the celery in their cart. + +When they got home, Lily's mommy started to make dinner. She cut up the celery and put it in a bowl. Lily tried some and said it was yummy. + +Later that night, Lily was in bed and heard a scary noise. She was fearful and didn't want to go to sleep. Her mommy came in and gave her a hug. "Don't worry, sweetie," she said. "You will receive lots of love and protection from me." Lily felt better and fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, Lily wanted to play with her ball, but it was stuck under the couch. She struggled to get it out, but it was too hard. + +Lily's parent saw her struggling and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"My ball is stuck under the couch," Lily said sadly. + +"Don't worry, I'll help you," said her parent. They got down on the floor and together they managed to get the ball out. + +"Thank you, parent," said Lily, feeling happy again. + +"It was no problem at all," said her parent with a smile. + +From that day on, Lily knew that if she ever had a terrible problem, her parent would always be there to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she always made a big mess. Her mom would tell her to tidy up, but Lily didn't like to clean. + +One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy a treat. Lily picked out a yummy chocolate bar and was very happy. But when they returned home, Lily realized she had lost her toy. She searched and searched but couldn't find it. + +Lily's mom helped her look and finally they found the toy under a pile of clothes. Lily was so happy to have her toy back and she promised to keep her room tidy from now on. And as a reward, her mom gave her another treat! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside, even when it was dark outside. One day, Lily went outside to play and she saw a shiny ornament on the ground. She picked it up and said, "Wow, this is pretty!" + +Suddenly, Lily slipped on a banana peel and fell down. She dropped the ornament and it broke into many pieces. Lily felt sad and started to cry. + +Her mom heard her crying and came outside to see what had happened. Lily told her mom about the ornament and how she broke it. Her mom said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Let's clean up the pieces and we can find another ornament to put in its place." Lily felt better and hugged her mom, happy that everything was okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends, but he always got tired very quickly. He knew he needed to exercise more so he could run and play longer. + +One day, Timmy's mom brought home some oranges. Timmy loved oranges because they were sweet and juicy. But when he tried to peel the orange, he struggled to get the skin off. It was very hard! + +Timmy's mom told him that if he ate more oranges, he would get stronger and it would be easier to peel them. So, Timmy decided to eat an orange every day and do some exercises to get stronger. And guess what? After a few weeks, Timmy could peel an orange all by himself without struggling! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream so much! Every day, she would ask her mommy for ice cream. Her mommy would always say yes, but only after she finished her dinner. + +One day, Lily's mommy took her to the store to buy some ice cream. Lily was so excited! She picked her favorite flavor - chocolate. But when they got home, Lily realized that the ice cream didn't fit in the freezer. Her mommy said they had to eat it all before it melted. + +Lily ate too much ice cream and got a tummy ache. She learned that sometimes it's not good to have too much of a good thing. The moral of the story is to always be careful with how much you eat, even if it's your favorite food. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, especially when it rained and there were big puddles to jump in. One day, Timmy's mommy called him inside for lunch. + +"Timmy, come inside and let's cook some lunch together!" said his mommy. + +Timmy was excited to help his mommy cook. They made grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup. But when Timmy took a sip of the soup, he made a sour face. + +"Mommy, this soup is sour!" said Timmy. + +His mommy tasted it and realized she forgot to add sugar to the soup. They added some sugar and the soup tasted much better. Timmy and his mommy enjoyed their lunch together and Timmy couldn't wait to go outside and jump in more puddles. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her auntie's house because her auntie always cooked yummy food. One day, Lily's auntie made soft cookies for her. Lily was so happy and ate all the cookies. She asked her auntie, "Can we cook together next time?" Her auntie smiled and said, "Of course, we can cook anything you like!" From that day on, Lily and her auntie cooked lots of delicious meals together. They had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play with his ball and run in the park. One day, Max's owner got a letter in the mail. It said there was going to be an earthquake soon. Max didn't know what an earthquake was, but he could tell from his owner's face that it was something bad. + +The next day, Max and his owner went to the park like they always did. Suddenly, the ground started shaking! Max was so scared, he ran and hid under a tree. His owner held him tight and said, "I'm sorry, Max. I didn't know it would be this bad." + +After the earthquake was over, Max and his owner went back home. Max was still a little scared, but he knew his owner would keep him safe. From that day on, Max always paid attention to the mail and made sure to listen to his owner's warnings. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars all day. One day, Timmy's favorite car broke. He was very sad and didn't know what to do. His mommy came to him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We will fix your car." + +Mommy took the broken car and fixed it with some glue. Timmy was very happy and said, "Mommy, you're the best! I love you." + +The next day, Timmy went to school and had a test. He was very nervous, but he studied hard and did his best. When he got his test back, he got a perfect score! He was so happy and told his mommy, "Mommy, I had success on my test!" + +To celebrate his success, Timmy's mommy took him to a fancy restaurant. They dressed up in their best clothes and had a delicious dinner. Timmy felt so special and loved spending time with his mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb trees and see the view from the top. One day, Timmy saw a very tall tree and he wanted to climb it. But the tree was very difficult to climb. + +Timmy tried and tried, but he couldn't climb the tree. Then, a man came and asked Timmy what he was doing. Timmy said he wanted to climb the tree to see the view. The man said, "That's a very difficult tree to climb. You might get hurt." But Timmy didn't listen and kept trying. + +Finally, Timmy climbed to the top of the tree and saw the beautiful view. But when he tried to come down, he slipped and fell. Timmy got hurt and had to go to the hospital. The bad ending made Timmy sad, but he learned that sometimes it's better to finish things safely than to take risks. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his blue bucket at the beach. He would fill it up with sand and build sandcastles. + +One day, Timmy saw some other kids playing with their buckets too. But their buckets were bigger and fancier than Timmy's. Timmy started to feel sad and jealous. He wished he had a bigger and fancier bucket too. + +But then, Timmy realized that his blue bucket was special because it was his. He didn't need a bigger or fancier bucket to be happy. He was happy with what he had. Timmy learned that it's not about having the most or the best things, but it's about being grateful for what you have. + +And so, Timmy continued to play with his blue bucket at the beach, and he didn't let his jealousy destroy his happiness. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the park. They saw many trees, flowers, and birds. Lily loved the park because she could play on the swings and slide. + +Suddenly, they met Lily's friend, Tommy, and his mommy. Tommy's mommy said, "We're going to a meeting, would you like to come?" Lily's mommy thought it would be a good idea, so they all went to the meeting. + +At the meeting, Lily saw a woman who was very attractive. She had long hair and a pretty dress. Lily asked her, "Why are you so pretty?" The woman smiled and said, "Thank you, I take good care of myself." Lily thought that was a good idea and wanted to be attractive too. + +After the meeting, they went back to the park and played some more. Lily had a great day and couldn't wait to go back to the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a big frog named Fred. Fred lived in an enormous pond with lots of other frogs. One day, Fred wanted to play a game of hide and seek with his friends. He hopped around the pond looking for a good hiding spot. + +He found a big rock and hopped behind it. "I'm going to hide here," he thought. But then he saw his friend Lily peeking out from behind a lily pad. "I see you, Lily!" he called out. + +So, Fred kept looking for a better spot. He swam to the other side of the pond and saw a big tree. He hopped up onto a branch and hid behind some leaves. "This is a great spot!" he thought. + +But then, his friend George hopped up onto the same branch. "I found you, Fred!" he said. Fred laughed and decided to keep looking for the perfect hiding spot. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a lot of money. He was very wealthy. He loved to go hunting and always carried a big bag with him. + +One day, he went into the forest to hunt. He saw a little bird and wanted to shoot it. But the bird was too fast and flew away. The man got angry and shot his gun into the air. + +Suddenly, the man's bag fell off his shoulder and all his money spilled out. Some bad people saw the money and ran over to take it. The man tried to stop them, but they shot him and took all his money. The man was very sad and had no money left. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she found a diamond on the ground. It was so shiny and pretty! + +Lily ran inside to show her mom. "Look, Mommy! I found a diamond!" she said. Her mom was surprised and happy for her. + +Suddenly, Lily's teeth started to chatter. "Brrr, it's so icy outside!" she said. Her mom hugged her tight and said, "Let's go get some hot cocoa and speak about your amazing diamond!" +Once upon a time, a boy went to a cabin in the woods with his family. It was an easy trip, and they had fun playing outside. The boy liked to collect rocks and sticks in the forest. + +One day, the boy wandered too far and got lost. He tried to find his way back to the cabin, but he couldn't. It started to get dark, and he was scared. He wished he had stayed closer to his family. + +Finally, the boy saw a light in the distance. He ran towards it, but it was too late. A big, scary animal attacked him. The boy never made it back to the cabin. +Once upon a time, there was a big red truck. The truck had a job to do, so it had to go to work every day. One day, the truck had to carry a lot of heavy things. It needed help, so it asked its friend, a blue truck, to come along. The blue truck was very dependable, so it said yes. + +Together, the trucks drove to a big building. They parked outside and the workers brought out lots of big sacks. The trucks had to carry them inside. The red truck was strong, but it needed the blue truck's help. They worked together and carried all the sacks inside. + +After they were done, the trucks were tired. But they were happy because they had helped the workers. They drove away and went for a walk in the park. They enjoyed the fresh air and the sunshine. The trucks knew that they were good friends and they could always depend on each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily promised her mommy that she would clean up her toys before dinner. But Lily didn't want to clean up her toys because she wanted to keep playing. + +Her mommy asked her, "Lily, did you understand our promise?" + +Lily shook her head and said, "No mommy, I want to play." + +Her mommy was patient and said, "Lily, it's important to keep our promises. If we don't, we might hurt someone's feelings." + +Lily thought about what her mommy said and decided to clean up her toys. She was happy that she kept her promise and made her mommy proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw pictures with his crayons. One day, Timmy's teacher gave him a rubber to use when he made a mistake. Timmy thought the rubber was cool because it could make his drawings look perfect. + +But one day, Timmy's hand started to feel uncomfortable. He had been drawing for a long time and his hand was tired. So, Timmy decided to take a break and sign his name on his drawing. He was proud of his work and wanted to show it to his mom and dad. + +Timmy's mom and dad loved his drawing and hung it up on the fridge. Timmy was happy and went to bed with a smile on his face. From then on, Timmy always used his rubber when he made a mistake and signed his name on his drawings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a colorful kangaroo jumping around. She was so happy to see it. She went to her friend, Tom, and said, "Look! A colorful kangaroo!" + +Tom said, "Wow! I want to see it too. Let's go to the kangaroo." + +When they got to the kangaroo, they asked the owner if they could pet it. The owner said, "Sure, but you have to pay me first." + +Lily and Tom looked at each other and then back at the owner. They didn't have any money. They said, "We don't have any money. Can we still pet the kangaroo?" + +The owner smiled and said, "Of course you can. It's free to pet the kangaroo." + +Lily and Tom were so happy. They petted the kangaroo and played with it for a long time. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mommy. They mixed flour, sugar and butter together and put it in the oven to bake. The cookies smelled so good, it made Lily's tummy rumble. + +One day, Lily and her family went to the beach. She played in the sand and ran towards the waves. The waves were big and made a loud noise. Lily giggled as the water touched her toes. + +While walking on the beach, they saw a charming little cottage. It had flowers in the garden and a white picket fence. Lily thought it was so pretty. She waved at the people inside and they waved back. It was a lovely day at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very nervous because he had to go to school for the first time. He didn't want to leave his mommy and daddy. + +On the way to school, Timmy's mommy pointed to the sunrise and said, "Look, Timmy, isn't it beautiful?" Timmy smiled and felt a little better. + +When they arrived at school, Timmy saw a boy playing with a toy that he wanted. Timmy asked the boy if he could play with it, but the boy said no and joked that Timmy was too little. Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, Timmy remembered the sunrise and how it made him feel better. He realized that he could share his toys with the boy and make a new friend. Timmy learned that sharing is important and that making friends is better than having toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy bow and arrow. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a big boy who had a heavy ball. + +Lily: "Hi, can I play with you?" + +Big boy: "Sure, but you can't play with my ball. It's too heavy for you." + +Lily: "Okay, can I record you playing with it?" + +Big boy: "What's record?" + +Lily: "It means I can take a video of you playing with the ball." + +Big boy: "Oh, okay. Sure, let's do it!" + +Lily recorded the big boy playing with the heavy ball. They had so much fun! After they finished playing, the big boy said, "Thanks for recording me. Do you want to play with my ball now?" + +Lily was so happy and they played together for the rest of the day. They became good friends and played together every day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go out to eat with his family. One day, his mom said they were going to a cool restaurant. Timmy was very excited! + +When they arrived at the restaurant, Timmy saw that it was very big and had lots of tables and chairs. His mom took him to their table and they sat down. + +The waiter came and took their order. Timmy decided to take a cheeseburger and fries. When the food arrived, Timmy was so happy! He ate all of his food and even took some home for later. + +After they finished eating, Timmy and his family left the restaurant. Timmy was very happy because he had a great time and a yummy meal. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her best friend, a teddy bear named Bear. One day, Lily and Bear went on a walk in the park. They saw a big landscape with trees, flowers, and a pond. + +Lily said, "Wow, Bear! Look at the pretty landscape! Let's go explore!" + +Bear was a little fearful, but he didn't want to disappoint Lily, so he followed her. As they walked, they saw a group of birds in a tree. Lily clapped her hands and said, "Yay! Look at the birds! They're so pretty!" + +Bear felt happy too and said, "I like the birds too. They make me feel happy." Lily smiled and said, "Me too, Bear. Let's keep exploring!" And so, they continued their adventure, enjoying the beautiful landscape and the company of each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved very much. One day, he wanted to see what was inside, so he took a screwdriver and opened it up. But then he couldn't put it back together again and he felt very sad. + +Timmy's dad came in and saw what happened. He was not happy and told Timmy he shouldn't have taken the car apart. Timmy felt regret for what he had done and promised to never do it again. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to be humble and ask for help when he needed it. He also learned to leave things alone if he didn't know how to put them back together. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey. He lived in the jungle with his friends. One day, the monkey got lost in the jungle. He was scared and didn't know what to do. He saw a kind man walking by and asked for help. The man helped the monkey find his way back home. The monkey was so happy and said "thank you" to the man. The monkey learned that even in the harsh jungle, there are kind people who will help you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play in the park. It was a mild day, not too hot and not too cold. She wore her pink coat to keep her warm. + +As she played, she saw a big dog running towards her. The dog looked friendly, but Lily's mom had warned her not to go near strange dogs. She called out to the dog's owner, "Is your dog nice?" + +The owner replied, "Yes, he's very friendly. But it's always important to listen to your mom's warnings and be careful around dogs you don't know." + +Lily remembered her mom's warning and stayed away from the dog. She realized that it's important to listen to the warnings of those who love and care for you. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots, but one day he couldn't find any. So he asked his friends, the birds, where he could find some carrots. The birds said they didn't know, but they could help Benny find the root of the carrot. + +Benny was so happy! The birds flew him to a big garden where he found lots of carrot roots. He was so excited that he started to jump and hop around. Suddenly, a big, angry dog came and started to chase him. Benny didn't know what to do, so he quickly wrapped himself up in the carrot leaves and hid. The dog couldn't find him, and Benny was safe. + +From that day on, Benny knew where to find the carrot roots, and he always wrapped himself up when he felt scared. The birds became his best friends, and they would always help him find what he needed. Benny was very happy and grateful for his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a small mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a cozy hole in the wall of a big house. One day, Timmy wanted to explore the house but he struggled to get out of his small hole. + +Timmy said, "Oh no, I can't get out! I need help!" + +Just then, a kind cat named Mittens heard Timmy's small voice and came to his rescue. Mittens used her paw to gently pull Timmy out of the hole. + +"Thank you, Mittens!" said Timmy. "Now I can see the big world outside of my small hole." + +Mittens smiled and said, "You're welcome, Timmy. Just be careful out there!" + +And so, Timmy and Mittens became friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, but sometimes she didn't know what some of the words meant. One day, she was reading a book and came across a word she didn't know. She asked her mommy for help. + +Mommy was very useful and explained what the word meant. Lily was happy and continued reading. She thought to herself, "Mommy is so helpful and knows so many words. She is very smart." + +From then on, whenever Lily didn't know a word, she asked her mommy for help. She learned many new words and became very good at reading. She was grateful for her mommy's useful help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy bricks. One day, he built a big tower with his bricks, but it fell down and made him feel sad. + +His mom saw that he was uncomfortable and asked him what was wrong. Timmy said, "My tower fell down and I don't want to play with my bricks anymore." + +His mom said, "It's okay to pause and take a break. Maybe we can build a new tower together later." Timmy smiled and felt happy again. They hugged and Timmy knew that everything was going to be alright. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went outside to play. He saw some ice on the ground and thought it looked interesting. Timmy picked up a piece of ice and held it in his hand. It was very cold! + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom came outside and said, "Be careful with that ice, Timmy. It can be slippery!" + +Timmy didn't listen to his mom and continued to play with the ice. He slid it across the ground and watched it slide. But then, he slipped on the ice and fell down. Ouch! Timmy realized that his mom was right, and he should have been more careful. + +From then on, Timmy always thought about what his mom said and made sure to be safe when playing outside. He still thought the ice was interesting, but he knew to be careful around it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and go on adventures. One day, Timmy went to the harbor with his mommy and daddy. They saw big boats and colorful fish in the water. + +Timmy realized that he could be flexible like the fish in the water. He started to wiggle and bend his body like a fish. His mommy and daddy laughed and thought it was funny. Timmy was happy that he could make them laugh. + +After playing at the harbor, Timmy went home and took a nap. He dreamed about swimming with the fish and being very flexible. When he woke up, he was excited to play with his toys again. Timmy realized that he could have fun and be flexible at the same time. +Once upon a time, there was a family. They went on a vacation to the beach. The little boy was very excited to play in the sand and swim in the water. But his sister was not patient. She wanted to go home and play with her toys. + +The parents told her to accept that they were on vacation and to have fun. They built sandcastles and played beach volleyball. The sister started to have fun too. They all had a great time on their vacation. When they got home, the little boy couldn't wait to tell his friends about his adventure at the beach. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were planning a trip. They wanted to go to the airport and fly to their favorite place. + +Friend 1 said, "Let's go!" But Friend 2 shook their head and said, "No, I'm too tired." They disagreed about what to do. + +Friend 1 looked around and noticed a car. They suggested, "Let's take the car to the airport!" Friend 2 hesitated and thought for a moment. Then, they said, "Ok, that sounds good!" + +So, they drove to the airport together and had a lot of fun. When they arrived, they hugged each other goodbye and said, "See you soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a blue anchor. It was very strong and never moved from its spot. But one day, something bad happened. A big boat came and it had a rope. The people on the boat cut the rope with a sharp knife. The anchor was suddenly free and rolled away! + +The boat started to sail away but it had no anchor to keep it still. It rocked back and forth and couldn't stay in one place. The people on the boat were scared. + +The boat kept going and going until, suddenly, they spied the blue anchor in the water. The captain shouted and steered the boat towards the anchor. They grabbed it and put it back in the water. + +The anchor held the boat still, just like it had done before. Everyone was so happy and thanked the brave anchor. They promised to never cut the rope again. +Mama and Bob had a great day out. They were at the lake in a small boat, playing together. Mama said, "Bob, let's play the ducky game." Bob was so excited and screamed, "Yes, yes! I want to play the ducky game." + +Mama and Bob paddled the boat around the lake looking for ducks. Finally, Bob spotted one and said "Look mama, there it is!" They moved closer and closer, with Bob getting dizzier and dizzier. + +Suddenly, the duck jumped in the water and the boat started to wobble. Mama shouted, "Oh no! Bob, we need to move away quickly!" But Bob was too dizzy to help. + +Mama grabbed Bob's hand and they stole out of the boat. In the end, they had a great time at the lake, even if they didn't play the ducky game. +Once upon a time, two friends went for a walk. They saw lots of things and decided to try something new. They found a big round ball and wanted to buy it. + +The ball looked really fun, but it was really expensive. So they looked in their pockets and decided to share the money between them. They each put some money in and bought the round ball. + +When they got the ball home, they played with it all day. They threw it and kicked it and made up lots of games. They decided that the round ball was their favourite new toy and agreed they had made the right decision. +Once there was a chubby kitten. It was white and fluffy and very cute. But it was always getting into trouble. It loved to climb around the house and keep jumping onto the furniture. + +The kitten's family wanted to keep it safe, so they put it in a very special box. They put some food and water in the box so the kitten could eat and drink. The little kitten was very happy inside the box. + +The kitten kept playing with the toys inside the box. It played catch with its family too. The family kept looking at the kitten and laughing. + +The kitten kept growing and growing until it was big and strong. It was still chubby, but its family loved it anyway. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little, brown squirrel. He was always very alert and was always looking for twigs to save for the winter. + +One day he spotted a huge twig, much bigger than any twig he had ever seen. He ran as fast as he could to try to get it, but when he got there, he saw a giant wolf! The squirrel was so scared he started to hide in a small bush. + +The wolf snarled and said, “Little squirrel, I saw what you were doing. You should always be alert, because when you’re not careful, bad things can happen.†+ +The squirrel was so grateful for the wolf’s advice that he thanked him and quickly scampered away. From that day on, the squirrel was extra alert and made sure he was careful when trying to collect twigs. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to stay alert, because when you’re not careful bad things can happen. +Sammy and his mom were at the mall. His mom was looking for something very important. She had decided to buy Sammy a special treat if he helped her. Sammy was so excited! + +Sammy ran ahead to look for the special treat. He noticed a big machine with lots of colors. It said it could "mix" anything. Sammy asked his mom what it was. + +"That's a bubble machine," said his mom. "It mixes colors together to make bubbles!" + +Sammy loved the idea of mixing colors together. He helped his mom pick out a variety of colors, then they put them in the machine. As they watched, the machine mixed the colors together to make beautiful bubbles! Sammy was having so much fun. His mom was very proud of him. + +After they bought the bubbles, Sammy and his mom enjoyed their special treat together. Mixing colors was an important part of their day at the mall. +Once there was an honest little girl named Cole. She was so nice and kind. Every night she would go to her bedroom and she would sleep. Before sleeping, Cole always went to the bathroom. One night she was in there and she saw something amazing! A magical starfish was swimming in the bathtub! Cole was so excited. She touched it and it twinkled and glowed. Cole was mesmerized by the starfish and they were the best of friends. She took care of the starfish and they had lots of fun. + +When it was time to sleep, Cole would tuck her starfish into bed with her. She would stay up and tell the starfish stories and secrets. Then, when she was tired, she would turn off the lights and drift off to sleep. + +The starfish and Cole stayed friends for a really long time and she was always honest and kind to her little starfish. They loved being together and Cole made sure to take good care of her starfish friend. And every night, before bed, they would go to the bathroom and have the best time together. +One day, Jack was walking down the street when he met a skull. The skull looked very proud. "Hello!" he said to the skull. The skull didn't say anything. Jack tried again. "Can I be your friend?" The skull's eyes lit up and it said, "Yes!" Jack smiled and was very excited. + +Jack decided to show the skull around town. They went to the park and the beach, and even the movie theater. Everywhere they went, Jack was proud to have the skull as his friend. + +At the end of the day, Jack said goodbye to the skull and waved as it walked away. He couldn't wait until the next time they'd meet. +Once there was a little boy named Chris. He was only 3 years old, but he liked to explore his neighbourhood. One day he decided to go to the festival that was taking place. + +Chris was so excited to go to the festival, but his mom warned him to stay close to her. "It's going to be crowded and I don't want you to get lost," she said. + +Chris listened to his mom carefully, but when he got there, all he saw was fun and everyone was playing. He couldn't help but forget his mom's warning. + +He started running around, playing hide and seek and other fun games. Before he knew it, he had gone too far away from his mom and he couldn't find her. Chris started feeling a bit ashamed. + +Suddenly Chris heard the sound of his mother's voice calling him. He ran back to her, tears in his eyes. "Where were you?" she asked. "Nowhere," Chris said. + +His mom gave him a big hug and said, "Remember, I warned you never to go too far away. I was so worried!" Chris said he was sorry and he learnt his lesson. From then on, at festivals he always kept close by his mom's side. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl. She loved to explore the world around her, and one day she discovered something very weird. + +In the corner of the old room she saw a cobweb. It was big and lumpy, and so weird! + +The little girl put out her hand and rubbed the cobweb. She felt it move and saw different shapes appearing before her. It was like magic! + +The little girl laughed in delight and kept rubbing the cobweb. Every time she rubbed it, it seemed to get bigger and bigger. + +Soon the cobweb filled up the entire room. The little girl was so happy she had discovered the weird cobweb. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Max. He was always looking for adventure and today he decided to take his bike to the woods. He pedalled his bike and found a bell. He thought it was so cool, he had to take it. + +Max took the bell home and was so excited to show it to his parents. But, when he rang it, it was too loud. His mom was angry and told Max that he had to take the bell back to the woods. + +Max felt very sad but he knew he had to take the bell back. He hung his head and pedalled his bike back to the woods. When he got there, he put the bell back where he found it and hung his head in shame. + +The moral of the story is that it is never good to take something that isn't yours. Even if it seemed like fun at first, it could cause lots of trouble. Always remember that it's important to do the right thing. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. Every day, Jane liked to carry her bag of toys to the park. One day, as Jane was happily carrying her bag to the park, she heard a loud noise. She stopped in her tracks and looked around. Suddenly she saw two police men running by her. She was scared, so she quickly hid behind a tree. + +The police men stopped and looked around, but they didn't see Jane. They ran away and Jane came out from behind the tree. Then she continued to carry her bag of toys to the park. + +When Jane reached the park, she saw that the playground was closed. Her heart sank and she felt very sorry. She wanted to play so much, but she couldn't. She was so sad she started to cry. + +Suddenly she heard a voice behind her. It was a nice police man. He said, "I'm sorry the playground is closed. But why don't you come with me? We can still play together at my house." Jane was so excited she nodded her head and ran with the police man to his house. + +At the end of the day, the police man walked Jane back home and said good bye. Jane felt so happy! She was so grateful for the police man and what he did for her. She gave him a big hug and said ‘Thanks’. +Once upon a time, in a small house in the woods, there lived a little boy named Joe and his mom. Joe loved to play outside and he was always very curious. + +One day when Joe was outside, he saw a beautiful angel. It was two feet tall and had sparkling white wings. Joe was so excited to see such a magical creature! + +Joe bent down and tried to pick it up, but the angel was too slippery to hold. He asked his mom for help, and she knew just what to do. + +"Come back to the house," his mom said. "We'll find something to make it easier for you to hold the angel." + +When they got to the house, Joe's mom found an old, dirty handkerchief. She tied it around the angel and handed it to Joe. Joe was so happy to be able to finally hold the angel! + +He thanked his mom, giving her the biggest hug he could manage, and ran off outside to play with the angel all day. Joe was sure the angel was the best toy he had ever seen. +John was very excited. He was going to get his first taste of sugar. He had been asking his mom for sugar all morning, but she said no. But now, while Dad was out of the house, it was his chance! + +John knew exactly where the sugar was. It was hidden in the top cupboard. He climbed up and took it down. He started to open up the sugar, and as soon as he saw the white crystals he felt a little dizzy. He smiled at the sugar, then put it in his mouth. + +It tasted so sweet and delicious! John was so happy he started to laugh. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was Dad calling him. John quickly tried to hide the sugar away, but it was too late. Dad had seen it. He sighed and said, "John, I have told you not to eat sugar!" + +John shrugged and said, "But I wanted to taste it, just once!" + +Dad shook his head. "John, I'm sorry, but you have to go to bed early now. No sugar for you!" + +John felt sad. He had been so excited to taste the sugar, but now it was all gone. He walked away, dizzy and disappointed. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amy. She was very, very happy and always smiled. One day, Amy went to the shops with her mom. She was very excited because her mom had promised her she could buy some makeup. + +When they arrived at the store, Amy's eyes lit up. She saw so many colors of makeup that sparkled and glittered. She wanted them all! Her mom smiled and said "Choose one, Amy" + +Amy looked everywhere until she found it. It was a cute pink box with soft, fluffy makeup inside. Amy hugged it and said "This one, Mommy! Can I go home and play with it now?" + +Her mom nodded and hugged her. "Yes, Amy, let's go and you can play with your makeup." + +So, off they went, back home. Amy couldn't wait to try out her new makeup. When they got home, she opened the box and discovered it was all soft and colorful. She was so excited! She spent the whole day playing with it and having fun. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small child who was just three years old and he was very loud. Every day, he would shout and shout and shout. His parents tired of the shouting, and told him to be quiet. But the child never listened, and some days he shouted even louder. + +One day, the parents heard a ringing coming from their living room. They ran to the room and saw a telephone on the ground, ringing and ringing. The parents knew that the telephone was not theirs, so they asked the child where he had got it from. + +The child told them he had found it in the park. He thought it looked uglier there and had shouted at it to come home with him. The parents told him it was wrong to shout and take things from other people. They explained that shouting does not make anything get better, but makes things worse. + +The parents told the boy to take the telephone back, and to be kind and polite to everyone, even if something doesn't make him happy. The boy nodded, understanding what he had done wrong, and went back to the park with the telephone. He thanked the park keeper and apologised for taking the telephone without asking. + +The little boy learned a valuable lesson – shouting only makes things uglier and angrier, but being polite and kind can make things better. +Once upon a time there were two friends: Sam and John. Sam was an intelligent boy who loved to play in his toy cottage. One day, John asked Sam if he could come inside and play. Sam said, "Yes, but only if you sort all the blocks before you come up the slide." + +John started to sort all the blocks by colour. He worked hard and made sure every block was placed properly. But, unfortunately, he was taking too long. Sam was getting impatient and he started to get frustrated with John. + +Sam said, "You should hurry up, John! I've been waiting for ages." + +John felt sad and replied, "I'm sorting as fast as I can." He continued to sort the blocks, one by one. + +Luckily, John finished sorting the blocks eventually. He was glad that he could come inside the toy cottage and have fun. He was proud of himself for completing the job. Sam thanked John for being so intelligent and helpful. They both had a great time playing together for the rest of the day. +Once there was a baby named Sam. Sam spent most of his days playing in his backyard, enjoying the sun and the flowers all around him. One day while he was playing, Sam noticed something strange. He saw something hidden and spinning in the corner of the yard. Sam was curious and wanted to know what it was. + +He slowly moved closer and saw that it was a big top - a toy meant for spinning. He reached out and touched it gently, then watched as the top started to move in a swirly motion. Sam was mesmerized! He couldn't believe how the top kept spinning and spinning! + +Soon, Sam was spinning the top by himself. He would push it and it would go twirling and whirring, and the opalescent colors of the top would sparkle and shine in the sunlight. Happiness filled Sam's heart as he watched the top continue to circle around. + +Sam learned very quickly how to make the top spin, but he soon noticed that the spinning motion of the top had started to slow down. He realized that he would have to stop the top soon before it stopped spinning in the hidden corner of the yard. + +He stopped spinning the top and watched as it slowed down and eventually came to a stop. With a happy smile on his face, Sam knew that next time he played in the yard he would have a wonderful surprise waiting for him - the big top! +One sunny day, Tom was very happy because he was going to go for a jog. He put on his running shoes and headed outside. Tom was jogging around the park when he saw a worry. He stopped and looked at it. It was a fake worry, made out of a stone. Tom thought that this was funny. He picked up the worry and decided to take it home with him. As he jogged home, Tom smiled because he was happy to have a unique worry of his own. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named Sir John. He had a shiny armor and a long sword. Every day, Sir John went on adventures and explored different places. + +One day, Sir John found a mysterious old castle with a big gate. He was feeling very brave, so he asked the gatekeeper to let him in. The gatekeeper said, â€Yes, but you must answer three questions first.†+ +Sir John was a bit nervous, but he answered the first two questions easily. The third question was really interesting, though. He had to tell the gatekeeper what time it was without looking at a clock. Sir John was stumped, so he asked if there was any way he could get in without giving an answer. + +Suddenly, a voice said, “I can answer the question. Just let him in!†Sir John looked around, but no one was in sight. Then he felt something tugging on his sword. He looked down, and there was a tiny elf. + +The elf said, “I will help you if you let me join you on your adventures.†Sir John agreed, and the elf told the gatekeeper what time it was. The gatekeeper let them in, and Sir John and the elf set off on many interesting adventures together. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy named John. One day, John went outside to explore. + +As he was walking around, he heard a strange noise coming from the neighbor’s house. Excited, he went to investigate. + +John knocked on the door. “Who’s there?†asked the neighbor. “It’s me, John!†he replied. + +The neighbor opened the door and revealed a delicious surprise! Inside was a giant cake with colorful icing! John’s eyes lit up. + +“Want to share?†the neighbor asked. “Yes please!†John smiled. + +John and the neighbor enjoyed the cake together, and it was delicious! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Max. Max loved to explore and one day he came across a fancy acorn. It was so beautiful and he wanted to keep it forever. + +Max looked around to make sure no one was watching, then quickly stuffed the acorn in his pocket. Just then, a big bad wolf arrived. Max gasped and hid behind a bush. The wolf prowled around and sniffed the air. Max was scared and he was sure the wolf knew he was there. + +Max was sure the wolf wanted the acorn and he had to find a way to get away. Just then an idea came to him. Max threw the acorn far away from the bush. The wolf heard the noise and ran towards the acorn. Max had a chance to escape. He ran and ran until he arrived home safe. The wolf never found him and Max kept his fancy acorn. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jill. She had a pick which she loved to play with. One day she was playing quietly in her room with her pick. Suddenly, her mother called out to her. + +"Jill, can you come here please?" she said. + +Jill put down her pick and quickly ran to her mother. + +"Yes, Mommy?" she asked. + +Her mother smiled and said, "I have a special surprise for you! Can you guess what it is?" + +Jill thought for a moment, then said, "A new pick?" + +Her mother laughed. "No, sweetie, not a new pick. I found a new pet for you!" + +Jill looked excited. She asked, "What kind of pet is it?" + +Her mother replied, "It's a special puppy! I think you'll love him!" + +Jill was so happy! She quickly ran outside and found the quiet little pup. She named him Sam and they have been best friends ever since. +One day, two brothers were playing outside in the sunshine. There was no rain and the birds were chirping. Suddenly, the two brothers started to quarrel. They were both shaking their fists and raising their voices. + +Their mom came out from inside the house and told them to stop. She said if they didn't stop, she wouldn't take them to the park. The brothers stopped quarrelling but felt sad. + +Soon, big raindrops began to fall and they started running to the house. The rain was coming down so hard that it made them dizzy. + +By the time they got inside the house, they were soaking wet. But they were happy that their mom had forgiven them. The two brothers hugged and laughed, playing together as the rain came down harder and harder. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had never been to the river. One day, the farmer decided to take a walk down to the river to see what it looked like. + +Along the way, the farmer noticed a rabbit that was hopping about. + +"Hello there, rabbit" said the farmer. + +But the rabbit just looked at the farmer and said nothing. + +The farmer kept walking until he reached the river's edge. The water was soft and shimmered in the sunlight. + +The farmer was amazed. He could never have imagined such a beautiful place! + +He pointed to the river and said, "Show me more!" + +Suddenly, the rabbit hopped onto the farmer's back and together they started running along the bank of the river. The farmer could feel the rabbit's soft fur against his skin as they explored the river. + +They ran farther and farther until, after a while, they eventually arrived back at the farmer's farm. + +The farmer thanked the rabbit for showing him the beautiful sights of the river. + +And from that day onwards, the farmer and the rabbit became the best of friends! +Once there was a nosy bear called Bob. Bob decided he wanted to explore the world around him. So he set off into the forest around his home. + +He started to wander when he suddenly discovered a shelter underneath an old tree. He was so excited and poked his head inside the shelter. + +As he looked around he heard a voice. He shouted: "Hello? Who is there?". + +The voice belong to another nosy bear called Sally. Sally was also exploring the forest and had found the same shelter. + +Bob and Sally became fast friends as they explored the forest and discovered new things together. From that day forward they were never too far away from each other. +Bob was walking along the beach. He observed the waves and the birds in the sky. Suddenly, he saw something in the sand. Bob quickly ran to the sand and saw that it was a pick! He grabbed it tight and pulled it out of the ground. + +"Look, mom! I found this pick!", he said excitedly. + +His mom smiled and said, "What do you want to do with it?". + +Bob thought for a moment and replied, "I want to go fishing with it!" + +So, Bob and his mom went to the nearby lake and Bob used his pick tight to catch fish. He was so delighted to observe the fish that he had caught. It was a wonderful day for Bob and his mom. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sara. She was three years old and so full of energy. Every day she would wake up early and go outside to play. + +One morning, something very special happened. She found a brown folder under her bed. It had her name written on it in big letters! She couldn't believe it. + +Sara excitedly opened the folder but she felt very confused when she saw what was inside. On the left was a picture of a red apple and on the right was a picture of a green apple. She had never seen anything like it before. + +Just then, her mother came in to the room. "Do you know what this is, Sara?" She asked. Sara shook her head. + +"It's a game called memory. You have to look at the pictures and try to remember them. Then you turn the page, close your eyes and try to repeat the pictures. Do you want to play?" + +Sara nodded and clapped her hands. She was very excited to give it a try. + +They went through the folder page by page and each time, Sara was able to repeat the pictures. She was so proud of herself! Her mom was so proud too. They both beamed with joy. + +At the end of the game, Sara hugged her mom and said "Thank you! This was so much fun!" + +The end +Once there was a kitten who was curious about the unknown. She wanted to explore the unfamiliar landscape outside of her home. She asked her mother if she could go. Her mother replied, “No, it is too dangerous.†The kitten knew her mother was right and she was sad. + +But one day the kitten asked her mother again if she could explore the landscape. This time her mother replied, “Yes, but you must take a friend.†+ +So the kitten and her friend, a little bird, went out and explored the unknown landscape together. The kitten was amazed by all the new sights she saw and the little bird taught her about the things she did not know. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to stay safe and always take a friend whenever exploring the unknown. Then you and your friend can learn and grow from new experiences together! +Tommy was very excited. Today he was getting a chess set! He found the perfect set with smooth black and white pieces. He sat down on the floor to set up the pieces and make sure they were ready to play. + +His mom came into the room and said to Tommy, "Let's start playing chess. How do you play?". Tommy looked up at her and said, "I sit down and move the pieces around in circles". + +His mom laughed and said, "That's not quite how you play chess. It's more like a game of strategy. We each have pieces and we take turns making moves." + +Tommy was quiet for a moment. He was thinking about the game. It sounded complicated! But then he figured it out. He sat up and said, "Oh, I get it. I sit down, move the pieces and try to make them eat the other pieces". + +His mom smiled. "That's right! It's a little more complicated when you play with someone else, but the basic idea is the same." + +Tommy grinned and playfully said, "I'm gonna win this game!" He sat down and moved his pieces around the board. Soon enough, Tommy was on his way to winning the game with his smooth moves. +Once upon a time there was a woman. She was broken. She had a problem she couldn't fix. + +One day, she decided to split the problem in two so that it would be easier to fix. However, when she split the problem, it became even bigger and much more difficult to fix. + +The woman became very sad. She shouted, "Why did I split the problem?" + +Just then, a voice said, "It is too late for you now." + +The woman looked around and saw no one there. She was scared and ran away. + +She never returned to try and solve her problem, and it remained broken forever. +Tommy was getting ready for a new adventure. He loved to explore and find new places. His mom was helping him prepare, packing his backpack full of things that he might need. She put in some clothes and some snacks, but also a few vegetables. She said that vegetables made him healthy and strong. + +Tommy was so excited for his new journey! He couldn't wait to see all the new places he would go and all the things he might see. He was ready to go, so he got on the plane with a big smile on his face. + +On the plane, Tommy looked out the window and saw lots of new places that he wanted to explore. Soon enough, he and his mom arrived at their destination. Everything was new and exciting! Tommy couldn't wait to start exploring. + +He and his mom went outside and started looking around. Tommy saw so many different places: parks, stores, people, and more. Everywhere he looked, there was something new to explore and enjoy. Tommy was so happy. + +He and his mom spent the whole day exploring and having fun. When it was time to go home, Tommy said goodbye to all the new and exciting things he had seen that day. He was also glad he had packed some vegetables - he felt strong and healthy after eating them! +Once upon a time, in a field full of wildflowers, there lived a bee hive. Tall trees surrounded the bee hive and the bees were free to explore and dance around the field. + +One day, a little girl named Sarah saw the bee hive. She was very curious and decided to take a closer look. When Sarah got to the bee hive, she noticed that there were hundreds of bees flying around, dancing in the air. + +Sarah was impressed. She called out: "Can you teach me how to dance too?". Immediately, the bees stopped, turned and flew towards Sarah. + +The bees surrounded Sarah and started to dance around her. She was so excited that she spun, hopped and flapped her arms in joy. For hours Sarah danced with the bees and soon she had learnt the secret bee dance. + +Sarah thanked the bees, waved goodbye and left the hive, feeling very happy and proud of her new skills. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved exploring and discovering new things. One day, Sally went for a walk with her mum to find out what she could find. + +Sally suddenly saw a rag on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"What is it, Mum?" Sally asked. + +"It's a rag, honey," her mum replied. + +Sally asked her mum if she could keep it. Her mum inspected the rag and said yes. Sally was very excited! She immediately started to play with it. + +"What are you going to do with it, Sally?" her mum asked. + +"I'm going to number it!" Sally replied. She proudly put numbers on it. Then she decided to count the numbers to make sure she had done it correctly. + +Sally's mum smiled and said she was very available. Sally was very proud of her new rag and its numbers. She thanked her mum for letting her have it and together they went home, happy with the day's discovery. +Once there was a sleepy, little bunny. He lived in a pretty pink house. One day, he wanted to go explore the world beyond his home. He hopped and hopped and hopped until he came to a strange switch. He blinked and wondered what it could be. He stepped closer, and with a big jump, he flipped the switch. Suddenly, he heard a buzzing noise. He blinked again, and the noise got louder. He hopped right back, and realized he had just turned on a fan. He quickly turned it off and ran back home. Safe and sound in his pink house, he curled up and went back to sleep. +Henry and his mom were making plans for a picnic. Mom got out two coolers from the freezer. One was really big, and the other was really small. + +"We'll need lots of cold stuff for the picnic, so put all of this in the big one," Mom said. + +Henry was excited! He chose foods with different colors and flavors. He even grabbed a frozen lemonade and some ice to keep things cool. + +"What else should we take with us?" Henry asked. + +"I think if we put this in the small cooler, it should be enough," Mom said. + +So Henry and Mom got to work. When they were done, the coolers were full and ready for the picnic. Henry was so happy--he couldn't wait! +Mama and Papa went out for a walk, and took Jack with them. Jack loved walking with his Mama and Papa. This time, Mama put on a warm coat before they left. Jack wanted to wear a coat too. + +Mama said, "Oh no, you don't need a coat, Jack. It's warm outside." + +But Jack wanted a coat and kept stretching his arms up. So, Mama picked him up, hugged him, and put a warm coat on him. + +Mama smiled and said, "All snuggled and ready for a walk." + +Jack was excited. As they left, Papa said, "We'll come right back, Jack. Don't worry." + +Jack smiled, but he was a bit worried. What if they didn't come back? What if they were gone forever? + +Mama saw Jack's worried face and said, "Don't worry, Jack. We'll be right back. We love you." + +Jack smiled, knowing Mama and Papa would not leave him behind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had an expensive peach. She was very proud of it and kept it safe. One day, when she was walking back home while holding the peach, she heard a loud roar coming from the forest. She was scared and did not want to continue walking, but she was so close to her house. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. "Do you want my help to get home safe?" She quickly looked to her left and saw a big cat with its mouth wide open, ready to roar. + +The little girl was so scared that she quickly said yes and held the expensive peach in her hands, showing it to the cat. + +The cat smiled and said, "After you get home, remember to share this delicious peach with me." + +The little girl nodded, said thank you and continued walking, but as soon as she was out of sight, the cat started to roar. + +The little girl quickly ran all the way home, but when she got there, she saw the cat had followed her. She tried to run away, but the cat roared louder and louder. The little girl screamed and dropped the peach in fear. + +The cat ate the expensive peach and then ran away. The little girl was so sad that she cried until the sun set. +The snowman was feeling uncomfortable. He never thought he would ever be so cold. He had no place to escape the weather and was looking for a solution. + +Just then, a friendly looking polar bear came by. The snowman asked, "Can you help me? I am very uncomfortable and cold." +The polar bear smiled and said, "Yes! I can build you an igloo. That will keep you warm and safe." + +The snowman was filled with joy. He watched the polar bear scoop up the snow and gradually increase the size of the igloo. After what seemed like a long time, the completed igloo was ready. + +The snowman thanked the polar bear and rushed inside to get warm and comfortable. He was so glad that he had a place to stay and be safe in the cold. +Once there was a boy named Jamie who liked to slide. Everyday he would grab his toy truck, put it at the top of the big hill in his backyard, and then push it to the bottom. It was so much fun. One day, Jamie had a new idea. He wanted to try to make the truck slide in a zigzag. He tried and tried, but couldn’t make it work. He felt a bit sorry. + +Then, Jamie saw some leaves that were falling from the woods nearby. He grabbed a few and spread them across the hill. He smiled as he pushed the truck. Suddenly, the truck moved in a zigzag down the hill. Jamie clapped and cheered. He had done it! + +The next day, Jamie went back to the hill, but this time he was prepared. He grabbed branches from the garden and set them up in a pattern. With a few pushes and slides, the truck went down the hill in a zigzag! Jamie was so excited he jumped up and down. He couldn’t believe he had figured out a way to make it work. + +Jamie was so proud of himself, and thanked the leaves from the woods for helping him. He knew that without them, he wouldn’t have been able to make the truck slide in a zigzag. He was so glad! +Once upon a time there was an ancient steel box. No one knew where it had come from or who had put it there. But the box was always there, so no one paid it much attention. + +One day a little girl named Alice was playing in the back yard and she saw the old steel box. She was curious, so she decided to open the box. + +Alice said, "I want to see what's inside the box". + +But when she tried to open it, she couldn't. Alice tried and tried, but the old box wouldn't open. + +Alice said to her friends, "One day I will wear what's inside the box". But for now, the box stayed closed. + +Alice kept trying to open the box and soon she did. Inside the box was a beautiful ancient dress. Alice put on the dress, and she looked like a princess. + +Alice said, "I knew one day I would wear what was in the box". + +Alice had solved the mystery of the ancient steel box. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was only three-years-old, but she was already an explorer. She enjoyed playing in the woods behind her house and exploring every little nook and cranny. + +One day, Mary went on a walk and decided to explore an old tree in the forest. When she got there, she saw a hole at the bottom of the tree and decided to take a look. She reached inside and found a piece of paper folded up into a tight twist. Mary opened the paper, and saw a message written on the inside. + +"Come back here at night and you will find something special," the message said. + +Mary was so excited that she ran home and told her mom all about the message. Her mom was excited too and said, "Well, let's go back and see what we can find!" + +So, they went back to the old tree at night. They both looked around, but all Mary could see were dirty leaves and sticks. Then, all of a sudden, Mary heard a noise coming from the hole in the tree. She got a little scared, but her mom told her it was okay, and she peeked inside. + +Inside she saw a little bird, with a ribbon tied to its tail. The ribbon had a shiny key on it. Mary was so excited. She grabbed the key and thanked the little bird. + +The next morning, +Suzy was a 3 year old girl who felt very silly on this day. She wanted to go for a nap, but her mom said no. + +“No, Suzy! You can’t go for a nap; it’s time to feed the chickens in the barn!†said her mom. Suzy was not happy about this. + +Suzy trudged up the hill to the barn. She opened the door and what she saw was crazy! Hundreds of chickens were in the barn, all of them running around, clucking and flapping their wings. Suzy was so excited she forgot all about wanting to nap! + +She started to play with the chickens. She chased them around and laughed. Soon enough one of her chickens jumped onto her shoulder and perched there. Suzy was so excited and kept laughing and gave the chicken a kiss on its beak. + +Finally, when Suzy was too tired to play, she said goodbye to the chickens and walked back down the hill. She felt much happier than before and knew that no nap was needed! +Once upon a time there was a young princess who lived in a wide castle with her staff. Every night her staff would tell her stories and sing songs to her, but she never knew what they were talking about. One day the princess asked the staff, "What do all the stories mean?". They replied, "You will know when you are older, young one. There are many things in the world you don't know yet". + +The princess thought long and hard about the answer until one day she had an idea. She asked her staff, "What if I learned new things and tried to understand them?". The staff smiled and replied, "That is a great idea! You can learn many things". + +The princess was so excited, she jumped up and ran down the wide castle hallway. She went from room to room learning all the new things she could. Before long, she knew many things that she didn't know before. + +The princess was so happy and she thanked her staff for teaching her all these wonderful new things. They said, "You have worked hard, now you know!" +Once there was a clumsy bear named Benny. He was a very clumsy bear and was always bumping into things. One day, Benny was playing with his toy truck and bumped into the kitchen table. His toy truck broke into pieces. Benny felt very sad and did not know what to do. + +Benny went to his Uncle Paul for help. Uncle Paul saw Benny's truck and told him that he needed to repair it. Benny asked him how he could do that and Uncle Paul showed him how. Benny worked hard and soon he was able to repair his toy truck. + +Uncle Paul was very pleased with Benny and he decided to reward him with a bowl of spaghetti. Benny was so excited, but he was also a bit clumsy. As he was eating his spaghetti, some of the spaghetti fell on the floor. + +Benny wanted to pick it up and eat it, but Uncle Paul said no. He told Benny that there was always a better way to repair a situation. He said that Benny should always try to be helpful and fix broken things without making them worse. Benny understood what his uncle said and smiled. He learned a very important lesson that day about being careful and helpful. +Once there was a bear who was very lazy. He liked to sleep all day and did not like to move around much. He thought it was more fun just to lay in the sun and do nothing all day. + +One day he heard something strange. He lifted his head up and looked around. He saw a rabbit jumping and laughing. The bear was curious so he asked the rabbit what it was doing. + +The rabbit told the bear that it was picking oats. The bear thought that was funny and started to laugh. The rabbit asked the bear to join in, so the bear got up and started to laugh with the rabbit. + +They laughed together for a long time and the bear was so happy that he forgot about all his laziness. From that day on, the bear and rabbit picked oats together and laughed until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl called Emily. Emily had a passport that she kept safe. One day, Emily disagreed with her mom. She felt her mom wasn't listening to her and she wanted to do something different. + +Emily was brave so she decided to take the passport and go somewhere on her own, even though her mom said no. She packed her bag and put the passport inside. + +Emily's mom was very worried and did not want to let Emily go, but Emily was determined to prove that she was brave and she was ready for adventure. She was careful as she left the house and soon she was on her own. + +As she went on her journey, Emily found it was an adventure and it made her feel brave. She had showed everyone she could make decisions and take care of herself. Before long, Emily had the best trip ever! +Once upon a time, there was a 3 year old boy called Tommy who loved to go outside and explore. Every day he would put on his shoes and go walking around. On this particular day, Tommy came across a very strange plant. It was tall and thick, with bright green leaves. + +Tommy was so curious, so he walked up to the plant and held out his hand. The second he touched the leaves, he felt a little dizzy. + +Confused and a little bit scared, Tommy stepped back. He said to the plant, "What are you?" + +The plant didn't answer. All it did was laugh, with a sound that made Tommy feel dizzier than ever. Tommy was about to walk away, when the wind blew and he suddenly knew the answer. + +He said, "I understand now! You are a magic plant!" + +The plant nodded and blew Tommy a kiss, before it disappeared into the wind. Tommy smiled, as he started walking back home, feeling a little bit dizzy and very amazed. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tim who loved trucks. He always wanted to drive one, but he didn't know how to. One day, his father decided it was time for Tim to learn how to drive. + +Tim was very excited and got into the truck. His dad sat beside him and showed him what to do. + +Tim: "I know how to drive a truck!" + +Dad: "That's great! Now let's try it." + +Once they were on the road, Dad began to explain all the rules of driving. It was a bit boring, but Tim listened carefully. + +Soon, Tim was driving the truck all by himself. He was doing a great job! + +Dad: "You're doing great! I'm so proud of you!" + +Tim was so happy that he had been able to accept this new challenge. From then on, Tim was always excited to drive his truck! +Once upon a time there was a bad boy. He was naughty and he didn't do what his parents said. One day his daddy gave him a very special hand. It was soft and small, the perfect size for a little three year old. + +The bad boy opened his hand and saw the gift inside. He wanted to play with it all day! But his mom said he had to go to bed. The bad boy was sad and he started to weep. He asked his dad if he could keep the special hand. + +His daddy said yes, and the naughty boy smiled. He hugged the special hand tight and put it in his pocket. He knew he would keep it safe forever. So the bad boy went to sleep, the special hand tucked in his pocket. The end. +Once upon a time, there a was a lazy man named Tom. Every day, Tom did not want to do anything; he just wanted to lie in the sun and relax. +One day, his mother decided to encourage him to learn something. She suggested to Tom to learn history, so he could have a better understanding of the world. +Tom was not interested to learn at all, so he said: "I don’t want to learn, I am lazy". But his mother understood and encouraged him: "You never know, you might like it and even become passionate about history". +Tom’s mother was right in the end: despite his initial reluctance, Tom ended up enjoying learning about the past, and he became a history expert. His mother was proud of him for continuing to learn. +Once upon a time there was an adorable bear named Bear. He always wanted to make others happy. One day, he had an idea to make someone happy. He decided to find a quiet place in the woods and make a promise. + +He found a nice, quiet spot and said out loud, “I promise to make some bear cubs happy.†+ +Just then, he heard a voice from behind a tree. It said, “What’s your plan, Bear?†+ +Bear was surprised and a little scared. He slowly turned around and saw a rabbit! The rabbit asked again, “What’s your plan?†+ +Bear happily replied, “I am going to make some bear cubs happy by giving them lots of hugs!†+ +The rabbit replied, “That sounds like a great plan, Bear. I promise to help you make the bear cubs happy.†+ +Bear thanked the rabbit and hugged him. Bear was very happy that he had a new friend to help him make the bear cubs happy. Together the two of them made the bear cubs very happy indeed! +Once upon a time there was a man who drove a big car. The car had a long engine, strong and full of power. Every day the man drove the car, and the engine yielded lots of power so the car could go very fast. + +But one day, something bad happened. The long engine in the car stopped working and the car wouldn't drive anymore. The man was sad, but he wasn't sure what to do. + +He thought and thought, and he wondered if he could make it run again. He got some tools and got to work. After a long time, he finally fixed the engine. + +The man was so happy. Now he could drive the car again! The engine was running strong, yielding lots of power and the car was running fast again. It made the man so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a hungry fly. The fly was very curious, so it decided to peek inside a nearby window. Inside, it saw a very crazy bird! The crazy bird was throwing food all around the room. + +The fly was so excited that it flew inside without hesitation. But once it got inside the bird noticed the fly and started to chase it. The fly was so scared that it flew out the window as quickly as it could. + +The fly learnt an important lesson; sometimes, it's better to peek before jumping into action. Being curious is okay, but it's important to also remember to think before acting! +Once there was a small bird named Tweety. He wanted to go on an adventure. So one morning, he flew as fast as he could away from his nest. Soon he was high in the sky, looking down at all the trees. + +All of a sudden, he saw a bigger bird in the sky. This bird was very bossy and said, "Where do you think you're going?!" Tweety was scared and tried to fly away. But the big bird was too fast! + +The big bird asked, "Do you want to join me and my friends for a wake this morning?" Tweety was so happy. He wanted to be with the bossy bird. So they flew together to a lake. + +When they got there, Tweety saw lots of the bossy bird's friends. In the middle of the lake, there was a huge rock. Everyone was waiting by the rock. + +The bossy bird said, "We're going to break the record. We are going to fly for as long as possible and see who can stay in the air the longest!!" + +Before he could answer, Tweety took off and flew around the lake. Everyone cheered as he flew! Tweety was so proud of himself and was glad he was brave enough to join the bossy bird's wake. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, a bird and a butterfly. Every day they would go outside into the meadow where they would fly together. The bird and the butterfly were so happy they laughed out loud. + +The meadow was full of hay and the air was peaceful. The butterfly and the bird flew up, up, up into the sky. It was so high, but that did not scare them. They flew and flew, enjoying the peacefulness all around them. + +The sun was setting in the sky and the bird and the butterfly knew it was time to go home. As they flew back to the meadow, they could still see the peaceful sunset. They said goodbye and promised to fly again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a black pine. Every day, it would roll down the hill with a smile on its face. + +A three-year-old child watched the pine as it rolled down the hill and asked their mom, "Mommy, why is the pine rolling?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "The pine loves to roll down the hill. Don't you like to roll down the hill too?" + +The child nodded their head and ran up the hill with excitement. When the child got to the top of the hill, they looked back at the black pine. + +The child smiled and said, "I'm going to roll like you too, pine!" + +The child then rolled down the hill and laughed as they rolled through the grass. They waved at the black pine and said, "Goodbye, pine! See you tomorrow!" + +The black pine waved back and watched happily as the child rolled down the hill. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty painter. Her name was Ella. One day, she was working on a painting in her studio, when suddenly, her cat jumped out from behind some boxes and knocked over a bucket of paint! Paint was everywhere!painter + +Ella quickly grabbed the cat and put it outside, then she started to panic. What was she going to do? She had worked so hard on that painting. She needed to save it! + +Then, she heard a voice coming from the corner of the room. It was her best friend, Grandma. Grandma smiled and said "Don't worry, Ella. I can help save the painting. You just need some new paint and my painting skills." + +Ella was so relieved. She watched as Grandma worked her magic. Slowly, but surely, the painting was saved! In the end, it was even prettier than before, thanks to Grandma. + +Ella hugged her and said "Thank you so much for saving my painting. You're the best!" + +Grandma smiled, and said "Anything for you, Ella. After all, that's what friends are for!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom was only 3 years old and he lived with his parents in a small house on the countryside. One day, Tom's mom suggested that they should visit his grandpa who lived nearby. They jumped in the car and drove to his grandpa's house. + +When they arrived, Tom was so excited. Grandpa invited them in and the little boy ran into his living room, jumping on his grandpa's big, soft mattress. Grandpa smiled and hugged him tight, he was so kind and compassionate. + +Tom was having so much fun that he yelled: "I don't wanna go home..I want to stay here!" Mom then said: "Tom, we have to go home soon, but we can come back and visit Grandpa again." + +The little boy was so sad, but then he realized that it was ok to go home and that he could come back to see his grandpa soon. + +At the end of the day, Tom learned that it was ok to miss his grandpa and that it was important to be able to love and feel connected to someone even when they were far away. He also understood the value of kindness and compassion, which his grandpa showed him. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Cara. She was only three but very excited for her birthday party. She rushed to the kitchen to look for the decorations and cake. + +Suddenly, Cara noticed something shiny in the corner. It was a box with a label that said "supply". + +Cara opened the box and saw many bottles of wine. She was so excited! She picked one out and it was so pale. + +"Mommy, what is this?" asked Cara. + +Mommy replied, "That's wine sweetie, but it's not for you." + +Cara was so sad. She wanted to try the pale wine very much. + +"Don't worry, I'll get you something special," said Mommy. + +Mommy gave Cara a yummy ice cream instead and Cara enjoyed it very much. +Once upon a time there lived a brave little girl and her mom. One day, the mom suggested that the little girl go to the mine and find something tasty. The brave girl agreed and went on her way. + +The mine was dark and scary but the brave girl didn’t give up. She explored until she found something. It was a tasty apple! She was so excited to share her discovery with her mom. + +But then she heard a loud noise like something big moving and shaking. The brave girl was so scared that she dropped the apple and ran as fast as she could back home. + +When the mom found out what happened, she was very sad because she wanted something tasty to eat. They never went back to the mine again. The brave girl learned that being too brave can lead to a bad ending. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who wanted to fly. He thought if he could remember to buckle his shoes he could just fly high into the sky. + +He asked his mum, "Mum, can I fly?" +His mum replied, "No, you can't, sweetheart." + +So the little boy tried to remember his shoes. He buckled them tight, but it was too hard to remember. He told his mum, "I know I need to buckle my shoes, but I forget." + +His mum smiled at him and said "That's ok. Let's try again. I'll remind you to buckle your shoes and then you can try to fly again." + +The little boy appreciated his mum's help, so the next day he buckled his shoes tight and jumped up high. He was flying! It was so much fun. He was smiling from ear to ear. + +The little boy was so glad he had his mum to remind him to buckle his shoes. He could now fly high in the sky whenever he wanted. +Jess was walking to school one morning when he heard an alarm pass. He was very curious, so he wanted to know what was happening. He asked his dad about it, and his dad told him it was an alarm for something very important and interesting. Jess couldn't stop thinking about it. + +The next day, Jess went to school and saw his teacher with a special surprise for everyone. It was a fire drill! Jess remembered the alarm he had heard the day before and realized that it was the warning of the fire drill. He was very excited, it was almost like a game! + +The students lined up and marched outside until they were a safe distance away. Jess looked around and saw that everyone was having fun. He realized that the alarm he had heard the day before was actually something really cool and interesting. He was glad that he had asked his dad about it! +Mama and Bob had an interesting day. First, they went to the park. Bob wanted to chew on a stick, so mama found a nice one for him. They watched some butterflies flutter by, which made Bob smile. + +Next, they went to the beach. Bob liked picking up shells and he especially liked using his bucket to collect them. He filled it with lots of pretty shells before it was time to go home. + +When they got home, it was almost dinnertime. Bob got to help mama make dinner. Bob liked helping mama chop the vegetables and mama liked that he could chew on a carrot while he worked. Finally, dinner was ready. + +It had been an interesting day for Bob and Mama. They were both tired, but happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane who loved eating peaches. One day, Jane was excitedly holding a big juicy peaches, when suddenly she started to sneeze. + +“Ah-choo!†said Jane. + +Jane's mom looked over and said, “Bless you! That peach looks so fine! Are you going to eat it?†+ +Jane nodded, “Yes!†+ +She took a bite of the sweet peach and smiled. It tasted so delicious! + +Jane felt an itch in her nose and started to sneeze again. “Ah-choo!†+ +“Bless you!†said Jane’s mom. + +Jane continued to eat her peach and when it was finished, she felt so satisfied. + +“That was yummy!†said Jane. “Can I have another peach?†+ +Jane’s mom smiled, “Of course!†+Sammy and Jo were walking in the park when they noticed a big package in the snow. + +Sammy said, "Look at that big package, let's open it!" + +Jo said, "It looks so cold. It must be from Santa! We should open it carefully." + +They stopped walking and Sammy got closer to the package. He tried to open it, but it was too difficult. Then Jo had an idea. + +Jo said, "Let's take the package home. We can find something to help us open it there." + +So they stopped at the park and picked up the package. + +On their way home, they felt so excited and couldn't wait to open the package. When they finally got home, they opened it carefully and found lots of surprises inside! +There was once a little girl named Lucy who loved taking baths. Every night before bed, her mom would remind her to take a bath. On this particular night, Lucy was feeling very sad. + +“Mom, I don’t want to take a bath,†she said. + +“I know it’s not your favorite thing, but it’s important to stay clean and healthy,†her mom replied. + +Despite her mom’s reminder, Lucy refused to get in the bathtub. She crossed her arms and sat on the floor. “I don’t like baths,†Lucy said. + +Her mom sighed and said, “You know, baths can be fun. We can make the water nice and warm and put your favorite toy in the bathtub. What do you think?†+ +Lucy thought for a minute, then slowly got up and smiled. She walked over to the bathtub and put her favorite teddy bear in it. “Okay, let’s do it,†she said. + +They had a lot of fun playing together in the bathtub, and Lucy realized that baths weren't so bad after all. From then on, she was always excited for bath time and reminded her mom when it was time to take one. +Once upon a time there were two pals, Sam and Jack. Sam was a 3 year old and Jack was a bit older. They were best friends and spent a lot of time together. + +One day, Sam and Jack decided to go on a adventure. After asking their parents, they drove to the city to find a hotel. When they arrived, Sam asked Jack, "Why are we here?". + +Jack had an exciting answer. He said, "We are here to try lots of tasty food!" Sam was so excited he jumped up and down. They walked to the hotel, the biggest building in town. + +Once inside, there were lots of options. They asked the waiter for a recommendation and he said they should try the special - a tasty burger. Sam and Jack were so excited! They ate the burger and it was the best one they had ever tasted. + +When it was time to go, Sam and Jack couldn't help but be excited for their next adventure. No matter where they go, they always have tasty experiences. +Once there was a little boy who loved playing in the sand. Every day he would make sand castles and laugh with delight. Every day his sandcastles grew bigger and bigger until one day he made the biggest one of all. + +The little boy felt so proud of his work. He stood back, admiring it, until he heard a very loud noise from behind him. It was a big machine that was going to transport the sand away! + +The boy felt guilty, knowing he had made the castle from the sand that the machine was now taking. He watched sadly as the castle disappeared where it had once proudly stood. + +Suddenly he heard a voice behind him. It was an old man, who had been watching him make the sandcastle. "What's the matter, little one?" he asked in a kind voice. + +The little boy explained why he felt guilty and the old man smiled. "Don't worry, little one. Sand can be made anew. And so can sand castles, as long as there is someone to do the growing!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Billie. She had a pet parrot, which she loved very much. Every day, Billie would stare at her parrot and ask it to talk to her. But the parrot just stared back and didn't say a single word. + +One day, Billie asked her parrot, “Why won’t you talk to me?†The parrot didn’t answer, but it just stared at Billie in a very normal way. + +Billie was sad and she wanted her parrot to talk to her. So she kept asking it the same question: “Please talk to me!†+ +But the parrot didn’t answer and kept staring at her in a normal way. + +Finally, Billie understood why the parrot couldn’t talk to her. She hugged the parrot and said, “That’s OK, we can just be silent friendsâ€. From that day on, they enjoyed staring at each other in a normal way. +Jack woke up and he was so excited. He got dressed quickly, and ran to his window. He looked out and saw a beautiful sight. The sky was wide and blue, the grass was green, and there were so many different birds. +Jack saw a big white bird and he wanted to watch it. He ran downstairs and out of the front door. He ran to the garden, and then stopped. He saw the bird picking something on the ground. Jack was very curious and he went closer to see what the bird was doing. +The bird looked at Jack. "Oh, hello there!" it said. "I'm picking worms to make a bird nest with. Would you like to help me? I could use some extra pickers." +Jack was so excited. He nodded his head and he started to pick. He picked up a worm, and the bird smiled. They worked together and the bird said, "We have enough worms now, let's go back to the tree." +Jack and the bird went back to the wide tree together. The bird thanked Jack and then flew away. Jack smiled, he was happy he was able to help the bird. He went back inside and sat at the window, watching for the bird again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved food. She loved eating, cooking and trying new things. + +One day, she went to the park with her family. When she got there, she saw a big, colourful cart. It had lots of yummy food inside. + +The little girl was so enthusiastic and excited. She wanted to buy some food but there was a problem. She had no money. + +Suddenly, the cartman said, “If you can do something special, I’ll give you the food for free. Can you reverse?†+ +The little girl thought for a moment. She then stood up and started to walk backwards really quickly. Everyone clapped, and the cartman gave her the food. + +The little girl was so happy to be able to eat the yummy food. She thanked the cartman, and happily ate the food with her family. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Peter and Sue. Peter was excited to go shopping, because he wanted to buy some new gear! He asked Sue if she wanted to come with him, and Sue said yes. + +They arrived at the shop and Peter started looking around. He saw a new pair of shoes and he wanted to buy them. But Sue noticed that the shoes were uncomfortable and she said: "Peter, don't buy those shoes. They don't look comfy and you'll be sore after wearing them." + +Peter listened to Sue's advice and he decided not to buy the shoes. Sue gave him a big hug and thanked him for not buying the uncomfortable gear. + +The two friends left the shop and they were both happy. Peter learned an important lesson that day: it is important to listen to the advice of your friends and always make sure the things you buy are comfortable! +Once there was a painter who was a bit crazy. He had lots of colours and he liked to paint a lot. + +One day he was going around his town and saw a lot of places he thought he could paint. He thought the trees seemed quite nice so he decided to paint them. + +He got to work with his paints and soon he had made the trees look very colourful. Everyone walking past them thought they looked great. + +But then the painter thought the houses needed some colour too. He seemed to think they needed to be painted in bright patterns. Everyone thought this was a bit too crazy, but the painter kept going. + +Finally he finished and everyone said that while the towns looked a bit strange, they looked nice too. The painter was very happy. + +But then he started feeling a bit of pain in his arms and legs. Everyone thought he had worked too hard on painting. The painter realised he needed to take it easy and so he stopped painting for a while and rested. +Once upon a time, there lived a baby goat. He was looking for his new home across the field. The sun was shining and birds were chirping. All of a sudden, he stepped on something unusual. He looked down and it was a branch! He stepped away, but then the branch broke. The baby goat was so scared that he tripped and fell down with a loud crash. + +To his surprise, he heard a voice say "Ouch!". He looked up to see a big, white horse looking down at him. The baby goat was so amazed that he couldn't move. "Who are you?" asked the horse and the baby goat squeaked his name. The horse smiled and said "I'm Old Mr. Chestnut. What happened here?" + +The baby goat nervously explained what he had done and started to apologize, but the horse only laughed. Old Mr. Chestnut then said "No need to be sorry, young one. It was an unusual break. We don't see many animals breaking their neck around here". The baby goat took a deep breath in relief and thanked Old Mr. Chestnut for understanding. + +From that day on, the baby goat and Old Mr. Chestnut became good friends. They would meet every day and play together in the field. The baby goat was so happy to have a companion in the unusual place. +Once there was a woman who was very persistent. Whenever she wanted to do something, she would never stop trying. + +One day she went out to wander in the woods. She walked and walked until she came across a big, tall tree. + +The woman stopped and looked up to admire it. She decided to climb the tree and she did, with great persistence. + +At one point, she lost her footing and she fell all the way to the ground. It was a long fall but thankfully she was not hurt. + +The woman got up and tried to climb the tree again. She kept climbing and climbing until she finally reached the top, a great achievement for her. + +When she reached the top, the woman looked up to the sky and proudly said "I did it!" + +The sun was setting and the woman knew it was time to go home. She happily hopped off the tree, and wandered home, feeling very satisfied with her persistence. +Tommy was so eager to explore the big factory he saw on the way to the park. He asked his mom if he could go and have a look, so she said yes. +Tommy wandered around and noticed many things. As he walked along, he saw a large machine with lots of buttons but he was too small to reach them. +Suddenly, something caught his eye. He saw a small yellow piece of paper on the ground. He went to pick it up and, as he bent down, he slipped and fell. +Tommy started to cry, but then he heard a kind voice. +"Hey, there! Are you alright?" +Tommy looked up to see a friendly looking man with a big smile. He wiped his tears and told him he was okay. +The man said, "If you want to come back, that's ok! Just be careful you don't slip again." +Tommy was thankful to the man and he said goodbye. He realized that he had learned an important lesson and would be more careful the next time he visits the factory. +Pete was a very stubborn boy. No matter what his Mom said, he never wanted to listen. One day, his Mom gave him a test to complete. But, no matter how much she tried getting him to work on it, he was too stubborn to do it. Finally, his Mom said she would reward him if he finished the test. + +Pete was still determined not to do the test, but he wanted to get the reward so he decided to listen to his Mom. But, before he started, he had one request. He asked his Mom to kneel down and let him do the test standing up. His Mom was surprised by the request, but she complied just to get Pete to do the test. + +After a few minutes, Pete had finished the test. His Mom was so proud of him for being so stubborn, yet also obedient. She told Pete that as a reward for finishing the test she would take him to the movies. + +Pete was so excited about going to the movies that he completely forgot about the fact that he had made his Mom kneel down before he started the test. But, his Mom remembered – she knew that even in his stubbornness, Pete had still eventually done the right thing. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy who was very polite. She always said 'please' and 'thank you'. One day, she wanted to play basketball. She looked everywhere to find one, but she could not find one. + +So she asked her mum, "Mum, can you help me find a basketball?" + +Mum said, "No Lucy, I'm sorry, we don't have a basketball." + +Lucy was very sad. She said, "I want to play basketball so badly!" + +Mum said, "I know you do, sweetheart. But we don't have a basketball, so you can't play." + +Lucy was very disappointed but she still stayed polite. Then, when Lucy was playing outside, she suddenly found a basketball! Her eyes lit up and she smiled. + +But then an old man came out of a nearby house and said, "That's my basketball! Give it back to me right now!" + +Lucy was very sad and gave the old man back his basketball. She kept being polite and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to take your basketball without asking." + +The old man was still angry and said, "You should always ask first! Now, go away!" + +Lucy sadly went away without the basketball and without being able to play. +Once upon a time, there was a brown crane that lived in a tall tree. Every morning, the crane would struggle to fly high up into the blue sky. The bird was determined to go higher than ever before. + +One day, the crane spotted a little girl standing by the foot of the tall tree. The girl said, "Hello, crane. I wish I could fly just like you!" + +The crane replied,"It's not easy. It takes practice and patience. You must struggle and keep trying." + +The little ran to the base of the tree and started jumping. She tried and tried but she wouldn't fly. + +The crane said, "Sometimes, you must take small steps first and then you can fly higher. Let's try again!" So the little girl tried once more. She flapped her arms and kicked her legs. To her surprise, she soared in the sky. + +The crane was so proud of the little girl. The little girl was so happy too! She had mastered the art of flying high. +Once upon a time there was a green frog. He was hopping around in the garden when he noticed a mirrored pond. He hopped nearer to take a closer look at his reflection and gasped with surprise. + +He saw another green frog looking back at him. His heart began to tremble. + +“Excuse me,†said the frog to his reflection. “Do you mind moving away? I don’t want to scare you.†+ +The other frog trembled and shook his head. “No,†he said. “I won’t move.†+ +The frog stayed where he was, not wanting to make the other frog sad. He smiled at his reflection. “It’s okay,†he said. “We can stay here together. It’s much more fun when we’re together!†+ +The other frog smiled back and nodded in agreement. Together, the two frogs hopped around the pond, enjoying their reflection in the mirrored water. + +The end. +Once there was a dependable puppy named Peeka. He liked to spread his happiness to everyone he would visit. And visit he did; Peeka went to places far and wide. He would meet new friends, share snuggles and give lots of happy licks. + +One day, Peeka was visited by a kind neighbor. She brought him a lovely bone as a treat! Peeka was so excited that he ran around to spread the news of his special gift. He told all the other animals he could find, hopping around and wagging his tail excitedly. + +Then, Peeka had a wonderful idea. He decided to spread some of his new found joy to others. So he spent his days visiting his buddies and bringing them special treats. Since then, the word about Peeka's dependability and kindness has spread far and wide, bringing happiness to those he visits. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very happy and wanted to win. She was serious about it and worked hard every day. + +One day she saw a beautiful butterfly. She tried to catch it but it flew away. She was sad. Then she noticed the butterfly was coming back. + +The butterfly flew close to the little girl and kissed her on the nose! She was so happy! + +But then, the butterfly flew away again. The little girl was sad, but she knew something good was coming. + +Suddenly, the little girl got something special. She won! She was so excited. She hugged and kissed the butterfly goodbye and thanked it for the wonderful gift. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful girl called Molly. She loved to explore and one day she ventured outside. As she walked along, she heard something buzzing in the distance. It was a beehive! Molly was so excited. + +She slowly moved closer and took a peek to get a better look. Suddenly, the bees started to buzz around her head! Molly was scared and so she shut her eyes tight. + +She felt a gentle hand touch her arm. It was her dad. He said, "Don't be scared Molly, here take my hand. We'll go somewhere else." +Molly looked up and smiled. She took her dad's hand and together they went back inside. + +When they were safely inside, her dad said, "Well done Molly! You were brave! Now let's get you something to eat." + +Molly smiled and hugged her dad. She felt safe and happy. Together they went off to find something delicious to eat. +Once upon a time, there lived a pig named Stanley. Stanley loved to play and bounce around all day long. But one day, Stanley was feeling very sad. + +Stanley looked at his garden and saw that there was not enough soil for the flowers. Stanley wanted to help, so he asked his Mom for help. + +Mom said that he could get some soil to support his flower garden. Stanley said he could do it and asked where he could get the soil. Mom told him that he could go to the park and find some soil there. + +So off Stanley went to the park. After a while, he found a pile of soil. But when Stanley got closer to the soil, he noticed that it echoed a sour smell. Stanley knew that this was not the right soil to help his flower garden. + +Once again, Stanley asked his Mom for help. Mom said that Stanley should get soil from a farm. She said that the soil at farms was good for growing things. + +So Stanley and his Mom went to the farm. They found fresh and clean soil which smelt wonderful. Stanley thanked his Mom for helping him and used the new soil to support his flower garden. And it worked! The flowers looked beautiful and Stanley was very happy. +John and Mark were best friends. They liked to play together every day. One day, John went away on a journey. He said goodbye to Mark, but promised to return soon. + +Mark was sad and kept asking when John was coming back. The days flew by and still John had not returned. + +One morning, Mark was woken up by a silly noise. He opened his eyes to see John standing there, wearing a big hat and carrying a teddy bear. + +"I have returned!" John said excitedly. + +Mark smiled and hugged his best friend. They had so much fun together that day and went back to their usual playful habits. Each night, Mark looked forward to the wake of the following morning knowing that John had come back and was here to stay! +Once there was a little girl called Mia. She was only three years old, but she loved to play pretend. Mia would turn every day into an adventure, with her friends and family she would always find fun and exciting things to do. + +One day, Mia was playing with her mom and she found a special card. It was a magical card, with a rainbow colored background and sparkly designs. Mia was so excited and kept saying how much she loved it. + +Mia’s mom smiled. “Yes, it’s a special card,†she said, “But remember this, Mia: if you’re spoiled and you don’t quit playing with the card, it will be taken away from you.†+ +Mia didn't understand what her mom meant, but she nodded her head. She thought it was best to keep the card and just play with it every now and then. + +But as the days went on, Mia just kept playing with the card. She forgot what her mom said and kept finding more and more fun things to do with it. Until eventually, Mia’s mom had to take the card away. + +Mia felt really sad and she didn’t understand why her card was taken away so soon. That’s when Mia realized that her mom was right; being spoiled and not quitting when you’re supposed to can lead +Once upon a time, there was a reliable jug. It was tall and it was filled with a liquid. Each day, a child would touch the jug, and it felt cold to the touch. + +Every day, the child tried to tip the jug. But it was too heavy and the child was not strong enough. Then one day, the child used a chair to help. He pushed it up against the jug and managed to tip it over. + +But a big surprise came out of the jug! Water went everywhere, and the child was happy. He had been trying to prevent it from tipping over, but he was too late. + +From that day on, the child remembered the reliable jug. He knew to make sure it was never tipped as it would make a huge mess. The child was very careful when he was near it to prevent it from happening again. +Once upon a time there was a fierce fireman. He loved helping people in need. One day, he got a call about a house on fire. Everyone was so scared. + +The fireman quickly drove to the house. When he got there, he shouted: "Don't Fear! I'm here to help!" + +The people were so thankful. They ran to the strong fireman and hugged him. + +The fireman smiled and said: "Don't worry, I love helping people!" + +The people smiled back and thanked the fireman for his courage. The fierce fireman soon put out the fire. The people were so grateful that they celebrated with a big party. + +The fireman smiled and said: "It's my pleasure! I love helping others in need." +Everyone happily cheered as they celebrated this brave fireman. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sam and Maite. They were both very smart and liked to play outside together. They enjoyed talking and playing games. + +One day, Maite tripped and fell onto the ground. She was sad, but Sam didn't want that. He found a red bandage and put it on Maite's knee. "It looks very nice," Sam said. Maite admired it and they both laughed. + +The friends kept playing and they kept on being careful. They both admired each other's smart choices. They enjoyed their time together and also learned an important lesson. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to be careful when playing, as it could prevent you from getting hurt. What's more, it is important to admire your friends and their smart choices. +Once there was a poor rabbit. She was very lonely, but she always had hope. One day, a beautiful start appeared in the sky. The rabbit looked up and suddenly felt very happy. + +She hopped across the meadow with joy. Everywhere she looked, new things appeared around her. She saw the clouds and they made her feel happy. Then, she saw a bird and it chirped at her. + +The rabbit was so excited she started to dance. She twirled and spun around and around. All of a sudden, a new friend appeared! It was another rabbit, and she was very happy to see him. + +The two rabbits hopped and played together for hours. They were best friends and were never lonely again! The poor rabbit was so happy that she knew she would never forget that special start that appeared in the sky. +Once there was a little girl called Emma. Her mom was very sad. Emma was very curious and asked "Mommy, why are you so sad?". Her mommy replied, "Oh Emma, I'm sad because we can't buy a new crib for you." Emma was very disappointed but said, "Don't worry Mommy, I won't need it." + +Emma had a plan. She wanted to prevent her mom from being sad. Every night she snuck out of bed and did big work around the house. She dusty, swept, and even vacuumed the entire house! + +One day when Emma came downstairs, her mom was crying but not with sadness. Instead she was crying with joy. On the floor was a brand new crib and a little note. The note said that generous neighbours had heard of Emma's work and had decided to buy a new crib for her. + +Emma was excited, she jumped into the crib and her Mommy hugged her tight. They were no longer sad, and all thanks to Emma's work to prevent that from happening. +John was a little boy who loved to ride. He had a rocking horse and when he was on it, he imagined he was a knight galloping through the forest. + +One day, John's mother took him to the park. He was so excited to ride his bike. He pedalled around and around, enjoying the breeze on his face. As he rode around the park, he saw a beautiful, clear fountain. The water sparkled in the sun. + +John was delighted. He stopped his bike and asked his mum, "Can I ride the fountain?" + +Mum smiled and said, "Yes, John, you can ride the fountain. Just hop on from the edge." + +John beamed and hopped onto the fountain. He rode it round and round, round and round, feeling so proud of himself. + +When he was done, he flew off the fountain with a smile on his face. +"That was so much fun!" he gasped. + +John's mum smiled and said, "Yes, it was, John. You were brilliant!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Bobby. He loved going for walks in the forest. But one morning when he started his walk, he saw something he had never seen before! It was a long, strange line of huge rocks, all cut in a zigzag pattern. Bobby thought it looked cool and so started to walk along it. + +Just as he was about to reach the end of the rocks, Bobby heard a harsh voice. He looked up and saw another bear, much bigger than him, blocking his way! + +The big bear said he was the protector of the rocks and that Bobby could not pass. Bobby was scared, but he was also determined. He begged and pleaded for the bear to let him pass, but the bear just laughed and told him to go back. + +But Bobby just wouldn't give up. So he tried and tried again until finally, the big bear let him pass! Bobby was overjoyed and he never forgot the zigzag pattern of the rocks! +Sam and Annie were playing in the garden. It was a sunny day and they were having lots of fun. Sam grabbed the hose and started to spray Annie with water. She laughed and ran around trying to get away. + +"It's too cold!" said Annie. + +But Sam didn't stop. He kept spraying the hose around. Suddenly, the hose stopped working. Sam looked up and saw dark clouds rolling in. + +He said, "It looks like it might rain. We should go inside, Annie." + +But Annie didn't want to go inside. She was having too much fun. So she stayed outside and kept running around. + +Then it started to pour. Annie was getting soaked. She started crying and said, "Please help me, Sam!" + +But it was too late. The rain was too strong, and Annie was too wet. Sam had to carry her inside, drenched and shivering. + +When they finally got inside, Annie was in tears. Sam had let her stay too long and now she was soaked. It was a bad ending to their fun time in the garden. +Kate and her dad were enjoying a walk outside. They stopped to look at the big, white clouds in the sky. + +"It's a beautiful day, isn't it?", Kate's dad said. + +Kate smiled and nodded, then asked, "Can I take a shower?" + +Kate's dad laughed. He tousled her hair and said, "Let's go home and you can have a harmless shower." + +Kate and her dad smiled at each other, then continued walking. They saw some butterflies flying around, and Kate even spotted a little bunny bouncing around in the grass. + +Kate was so happy that she skipped and laughed the whole time on the way home! +Once upon a time there was a wise old man. He wanted to buy groceries, so he went to the store. On the way there, he bumped into a young boy. + +The old man saw that the boy was struggling to carry a big sack of groceries. He asked him, “Why are you carrying such a heavy sack?†+ +The boy replied, “I am helping my mom. She needs these groceries for dinner.†+ +The old man smiled, and said, “If you help someone in need, you will gain more than you can imagine.†The boy was so happy to hear this wisdom. + +The old man helped the boy carry the sack of groceries. When they reached the boy’s home, his mom was grateful and gave the old man some of the groceries as a thank you. The old man was happy, as he not only gained groceries he also gained insight into the power of kindness. + +Moral of the story: Kindness leads to gain! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Alice. She had a pet dog called Bob. Alice loved her pet and always wanted to play with him. + +One day, Alice and Bob went on an adventure to the park. Alice picked some flowers and Bob jumped around, playing with them. + +Alice looked up and noticed a leak in the park. It was raining but the leak was still leaking water. Alice thought that it would be fun to make the water go somewhere. She picked up a stick and decided to make a river from the leak. + +Alice and Bob then started to dig and they made a river. The water was flowing down the river and Alice and Bob were having a lot of fun. As the water flowed, Alice noticed that the river was becoming more lively. They both smiled and laughed as the river gushed around them. + +Alice and Bob then decided that it was time to go home. As they got ready to leave Alice said to Bob, “Let's go home now. That was so much fun!†Bob barked in agreement and they went home, excited to do it again the next day. +Johnny was a three year old boy who loved playing with his toys. One day he was playing with his truck and as he was driving it along the floor, it knocked over a cushion. Johnny saw that the cushion had been left in a different spot than he had found it, and he felt a little guilty. + +Johnny started to cry, but then his mommy came into the room. She was really generous and bent down to give Johnny a big hug. Johnny stopped crying and looked up at his mommy. + +Mommy: “It’s okay, Johnny. I know accidents happen. Here, I’ll help you put the cushion back where it belongs.†+ +Johnny smiled, relieved. Together, they put the cushion back in its spot. Johnny was so happy that his mommy was so generous and understanding. He gave her a big hug and thanked her for helping him. +John was a very gifted 3 year old. Every day he spent time with his mom and dad, who taught him lots of special things . One day, his dad had a surprise for him. It was a big jar, filled with twinkly stars! + +John's eyes lit up with joy. He was so excited. He began to reach to take one, when his dad said, "Wait John, we need to stare at the jar first". So, John and his dad stared at the jar and its twinkly stars. + +John eventually said,"The stars are so pretty! Can I take one now?" His dad smiled and said "Yes John, you can take one as a special gift". So, John carefully picked one star and kept it in his pocket. + +John felt so happy. He thanked his dad and hugged him. As he skipped away, John vowed to always cherish his special star. +Once upon a time there was a gray bird who wanted a word. He flew all around, looking for it. He asked everyone he saw but no one knew the word. + +The bird flew high up in the air, looking for it. He flew down to the ocean and asked the waves, but they didn't know the word either. + +Finally, the bird flew to the top of a tall tree. There, he saw an old owl. He asked the owl his question. The owl just shook his head. He said, "I'm sorry, I don't know the word you're looking for." + +But then, the owl smiled and said, "But I know where you can find it!" + +The bird was excited. He asked the owl where he could find the word. The owl said, "You can find it in the sky, just look up!" + +The bird did as he was told. He looked up and there in the sky, he saw the most beautiful gray word! He was so happy, and he thanked the owl for helping him find it. From then on, he was never without it. +Once there was a girl. Her name was Sally. Sally was three. She was very curious and wanted to see what was beyond her fence. + +One day, Sally decided to take her bow and go see what was beyond the fence. The fence was tall and Sally had to pay for a ladder to climb it. After she paid for it, Sally grabbed her bow and started to climb. + +Once she was at the top, she saw a big unknown place. She found tall buildings and even more fences. She wanted to explore this exciting place but she was scared. + +Sally decided to go back to her house and asked her mom if she could go this unknown place. Her mom said yes, but she had to take the ladder and the bow so she could climb back the fence. + +Sally was so excited she grabbed the ladder and the bow. She was running and climbing faster than ever before. The exciting unknown was waiting! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Ann. Ann was very creative and loved to create. One day Ann decided that she wanted to create a sandwich. She gathered all the ingredients she needed, some bread, ham and cheese, and got to work. + +Ann carefully arranged the slices of ham and cheese on the bread. Then, she put the two pieces of bread together and gave it a squish to make it stay. She had created her very own sandwich. + +Ann was so proud of her creation that she wanted to share it with someone. She found a man walking down the street and offered him the sandwich. + +At first the man was a bit taken aback and didn't understand why Ann wanted to share her sandwich with him. Ann gave him her biggest smile and explained that she had been very creative and made the sandwich all by herself. The man was so touched that he accepted the sandwich and thanked Ann kindly. + +Strangely there was something about Ann that made the man feel at ease. He realised that Ann was deaf, which explained why she hadn't replied when he had said hello. But even though Ann couldn't hear, she still wanted to create something special and share it with someone. +The man smiled to himself and thought that Ann was one of the most creative and kind people he had ever met. +John was jealous of his brother Mickey. This made him want to prove himself. He decided to go to the vase store and carry the biggest vase back home. + +When he arrived at the store, he couldn't believe how heavy it was. He carried it to his family's home, but he was exhausted by the time he arrived. + +John's brother Mickey saw him carrying the vase and laughed. He couldn't believe John had been so ambitious. + +John tried to tell Mickey his plan had worked, but Mickey was unimpressed. He said John had failed and had wasted his time. + +John was crushed and he realized he had not succeeded. He felt embarrassed and he put the vase back in the store. He hung his head and sadly walked away. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Mary. She was very excited one day because she was going to hear an incredible lecture. She found her way to the lecture hall without any help and sat down in the front row! + +The lecturer started to explain his lecture but Mary didn't understand one word. She tried hard to understand it but she just couldn't. + +Mary started to get frustrated and raised her hand. +"Excuse me," she said. "I'm sorry, but I don't understand what you are saying." +The lecturer smiled at her and said, "No problem! We can help you find other ways to understand what I'm saying here." + +Mary was relieved and started to listen carefully. After the lecture, she felt like she had learned so much and was amazed at how incredible the lecture had been. She went back home feeling proud of how she found the lecture. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. His mom was very troubled. She was having a hard time going to work and buying food for Tim. + +One day, Tim wanted to help his mom. He saw a weight in the store and he asked his mom if he could buy it. + +His mom said, "Tim, buying this weight is too expensive. We don't have enough money." + +Tim was sad. Suddenly, the shopkeeper said, "I'll tell you what - if you can carry this weight all the way home, you can have it for free." + +So Tim picked up the weight, and carried it home. When he got home, he showed his mom what he had done and she was so proud of him. They hugged each other and Tim was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Amy. She was three years old and loved reading. Every morning, she would wake up early and pick out a book to read in her bedroom. + +One day, Amy was walking on the carpet in her bedroom when she slipped and fell. She felt a sharp, hurt pain in her elbow. She cried out and started to cry. + +Suddenly, her mum came into the room. She saw Amy crying and asked her what was wrong. Amy said that her elbow hurt. + +Mum said, "Oh, sweetheart. Let's go read a story together and you'll feel better soon". + +Amy got up and they hugged. Then they snuggled into Amy's bed and Mum read her a story. + +As Mum continued to read, Amy forgot all about the painful hurt in her elbow. Soon, she was fast asleep in her mum's arms. +John was in his room, playing with his toys. He saw his mom in the kitchen. She was making lunch. He said to her, "Mommy, what are you doing?" + +His mom smiled and asked, "Can you help me, sweetheart?" + +John was so excited. He said, "Yes!" + +His mom pointed to a small plate. She said, "Can you stretch the bread for me, please?" + +John stretched the bread until it was thin. His mom put it on the plate. Then, she said, "Good job! Now let's have lunch!" + +John smiled. He couldn't wait to eat the sandwich. +Once there was a brave little boy named Tom. Tom loved to play in the garden, but one day his mum told him he couldn't go in because he didn't have a bowl. Tom was very mad and started to raise his voice. + +Mum said, "Tom, why are you so angry? I just want to keep you safe!" + +Tom replied, "But mum, I'm not scared! I want to be brave like you!" + +Mum smiled and said, "That's very sweet of you. But in order to be brave, you need a bowl. Let's go to the shop and get you one!" + +So Tom and his mum went to the shop and got Tom a new bowl. Tom was so happy to have it - he couldn't wait to play in the garden and show his bravery. + +Tom never forgot how brave and strong he had to be in order to get a bowl. He was proud of himself, and his mum was proud too. +One day Sam decided to read a card. The card was boring and Sam didn't like it very much. + +He went to his mom and said, "Mom, I don't like the card. It's so boring." + +His mom replied, "If you don't like it, you don't have to read it." + +So Sam threw the card away and never looked at it again. But the next day, he was in trouble with his mom for throwing away an important card. She was angry and told him he was never allowed to throw away cards again. + +Sam was sad and disappointed. He wished he had listened to his mom and not thrown away the card. The lesson he learned was to always listen to his mom and never throw away cards again. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Emily. They were best friends and would always do things together. One day, Tom said to Emily, "Let's go to the club!" + +Emily felt very excited and they both went. When they arrived, they saw that the club was very dull. All the decorations were grey and there wasn't anything to do. + +Tom said to Emily, "Let's take a nap". Emily thought that it was a great idea and so they both lay down on the floor. As they lay there they slowly fell asleep. + +When they woke up they felt very refreshed. They had a great time at the club and then went home. + +Tom and Emily promised to come back again soon. That way they could have nap time in the club again. +Once upon a time, there was an unknown tree in a forest. One day, a boy named Liam wanted to explore the unknown tree. He wanted to find out if the tree had any beautiful adventures inside. Liam touched the trunk of the tree, then he felt something hot! He stepped away and realized he had burned himself. + +Liam was in shock! He started to understand that playing with the tree was dangerous. The next day, he decided to explore the wake more carefully. He enjoyed the fresh air and the smell of the pine trees in the area. He heard some beautiful birds singing and he decided to sit and listen. + +Liam learned a valuable lesson that day: it is always important to be careful when you explore a new and unknown place! He will always remember to use caution and never touch something he doesn't know. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He liked to go for adventures. Today, he decided to go for a walk. + +The sun was shining and the wind was cool. The boy felt happy and excited. He started to walk. He saw birds singing and trees moving in the breeze. + +Suddenly, he heard something different. It seemed like a noise coming from a cave. He went closer to explore. It seemed like someone was inside. He called out, but nobody answered. + +He said hello again and then he heard a deep breath. He listened carefully. It was a lung! He was so cool that he decided to stay and watch. Eventually, the boy saw the lung come out of the cave. It was a dragon! The dragon flew around in the sky. It was amazing! + +The boy smiled and waved. He wanted to tell everyone about his adventure. He was so happy to have seen the cool dragon. +Once there was an orange rag. It was very soft and comfortable and it belonged to a little girl. Every night the little girl would cuddle it against her before she went to sleep. + +One night the orange rag was so cozy that it gave the little girl a big hug. She smiled and held the rag tightly before closing her eyes and dreaming. + +The orange rag stayed with the little girl all night. Even when she stirred in her sleep, it was there to keep her safe and warm. + +In the morning the orange rag and the little girl were sad to part ways. But the little girl knew it would be there the next night, right where she left it. So the little girl said goodbye with a hug and went off to play. + +The orange rag watched her go and then waited quietly until it was time to sleep again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Clara. She was only three years old. Everywhere she went, a bright light shone around her. + +One day, Clara took a walk in the park. She noticed a very special animal. It was a zebra, and it looked so pretty. + +Clara wanted to give the zebra a hug, but something was wrong. The zebra was broken. Its leg was hurt and it couldn't walk. + +Clara was very sad. She asked the zebra, "How did you hurt yourself?" + +The zebra answered, "I fell off a big rock. It was too hard for me to jump over it." + +Clara smiled and said, "We will get you down from here, and then you will be okay again." + +The zebra smiled back and the bright light around Clara shone even brighter. +Once upon a time there was a dog named Spot. One day, Spot decided to go for a walk in the park. He was excited to explore and see what was there. + +As he walked, he saw lots of interesting things. He saw birds flying high in the sky, trees swaying gently in the wind, and all sorts of bugs crawling around the soil. He thought it was all so fascinating! + +Suddenly, something caught his eye. It was a rabbit! He was hopping quickly across the field. + +Spot barked at it, but it didn’t stop. “I want to catch that rabbit!†he thought. He chased after it, but it was too fast. + +Spot eventually gave up and stepped on the soft soil by a pond. He had a great time on his walk and was happy that he got to see the fast rabbit. +One day, a clever fox came to a stand. He wanted to pass by but he could not. The stand was too tall and he could not jump over it. The fox was very frustrated and he thought and thought until he had a clever idea. He called out to the stand and asked if it could move aside enough for him to pass. The stand was quite intelligent, so it listened and moved a little to the side. The fox was able to pass and he went on his way. + +The moral of the story is that intelligence is important. If you are clever, you can solve difficult problems and find new solutions. Using your intelligence can help you in difficult times. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally wanted to ask a question, but she didn't know who to ask. So she thought and thought, until she finally asked her mum. + +"Mum, what is fire?" Sally asked. +Her mum thought for a minute and said, "It's something special, something you'll learn more about soon." + +Sally was excited, whatever fire was it must be something fun! + +The next day, Sally and her mum went for a walk in the garden. Sally saw something funny, a little pile of sticks in the shape of a tower. + +Mum said, "Let's see what we can do with this Sally." + +Then they lit a match, and the sticks began to burn. As Sally watched, the tower became a bright fire! + +Sally was amazed and asked, "Mum, was this fire?" + +Mum smiled and said, "Yes, it was. And now you know what fire is!" + +Sally was so happy. Fire was funny and special, and she had found out what it was all by herself. +Once there was a little bear called Bob. Bob loved to play. He would play hide and seek and tag. But one day, he felt restless. He thought nothing could make him laugh. Until his friend, a fox, came to visit. + +"Hey Bob, let's shake it", said the fox. + +Bob smiled and was excited. The two ran on the grass and shook their tails. They laughed, hopped and skipped until they were out of breath. + +"Let's take a rest now," said the fox. + +Bob felt happy and peaceful. They lay in the sun and soon drifted off to sleep. + +Bob felt relaxed and content. He knew that playing with his friend was the best way to ease his restless feelings. +Once upon a time, there was a lucky birdcage. Inside, there were two birds named Simon and Daisy. Every day, the birds saw a predator outside their cage. But the birds were not scared. They thought the predator was no match for their cage. + +One day, the birds heard a big scary noise from outside the cage. They were both surprised, but Daisy was even more worried than Simon. She knew the predator was too strong for their birdcage. + +Daisy warned her friend Simon, “we must fly away now, before it’s too late!†Simon was not sure what to do, but Daisy was right. The birds had to leave the birdcage to be safe. + +The birds flew away just in time. Even though they were scared, they were both very lucky. + +The moral of the story is: when warned of danger, take action quickly! +Lenny was a 3 year old boy who loved to build. He would always find something he could make with whatever object he could find. One day, Lenny found some wood and decided to use them to build a car. He worked very hard, hammering and sawing, until the car was done. + +Lenny was so proud of the car he had built. He showed it to bubba, his best friend. Bubba was made speechless. He said, "Wow, that's amazing! You built that?!". + +Lenny's face was filled with pride, but then bubba laughed and said, "It looks like a block of wood!" Lenny felt his face turn red and he dropped the car, feeling embarrassed. + +Bubba understood Lenny's feelings and said, "Hey don't worry, I think it looks really cool!" He gave Lenny a big hug and Lenny smiled again. He was happy that bubba liked the car he had built, even if it wasn't perfect. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Chuck who had a big problem. Every day he would visit a big playground and there he met his friends. One day, they decided to play hide and seek, but had a disagreement. His friend wanted to play with a toy truck, but Chuck wanted to play with a doll. His friend frowned and said no. + +Chuck was so upset he started to cry. Teardrops filled his eyes and streamed down his cheeks. He was so sad, he wanted to go home. His friends felt sorry for him and offered to share their treats. Chuck opened his eyes wide and saw something so tasty! + +His friends had brought him cupcakes with colourful sprinkles, each one so sweet and delicious! Chuck smiled and was happy once again! His friends shared the tasty cupcakes and all of them laughed and played games together. Chuck and his friends had a wonderful time and they never had a disagreement ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. Mommy was in the kitchen when she heard an old voice. The voice said, "You must gain something harsh. So Mommy searched around the kitchen and she gained something really special. It was a cold and harsh block of ice. Mommy was so happy because she knew this ice would help the baby. + +So, Mommy carried the ice to the baby's room and put it in the corner. Then, Mommy asked the baby to come close. She told the baby that the ice would make it feel better. The baby got closer and closer to the ice. When the baby touched the ice, it felt so cold and harsh. But soon, the baby's fever started to go away. + +The baby was so glad that Mommy was able to find a way to make it feel better. Every day, the baby would go to the kitchen to say thank you to the old voice. Mommy was so glad that her baby was healthy again. The end. +Jill was playing on the street one day when she spotted a ball in a nearby garden. She quickly went over and rubbed it with her hands. It was soft, so she rolled it across to the other side. + +Jill yelled to her friend Will who was playing nearby. "Will, I've got a ball!" + +Will was very excited. The two of them started to play a game. They decided to take hits and keep score. + +Jill was winning, but only by one. She was so close to victory. + +But then, suddenly, there was a loud noise from the garden. Jill had accidentally broken something in the garden. She was sorry, but it was too late. + +Will and Jill had to put the ball away. They couldn't finish their game and Jill didn't score the winning point. + +They both had to go home feeling sad and sorry. +Once upon a time there was a big cherry tree. It was so big that it always made the little girl smile. + +Everyday she would go to the cherry tree and sit underneath it. She would often bring a book and read it while she listened to the birds sing. + +One day, she was reading and spotted something shiny on the ground. It was a big sugar crystal. She picked it up and wondered what she would do with it. + +Suddenly the little girl heard a voice say, “Let’s see what happens if we put the sugar crystal on the cherry tree.†+ +The little girl looked up and saw a fairy had appeared. She asked: “What will happen?†+ +The fairy smiled and replied, “If we put the sugar crystal on the cherry tree, the tree will grow even bigger. Would you like that?†+ +The little girl was so excited. She said, “Yes please!†+ +The fairy carefully placed the sugar crystal on the cherry tree. Instantly, the cherry tree started to grow and before long it had become even bigger. The little girl was so pleased and she thanked the fairy for her help. + +The fairy waved goodbye and flew away. The little girl smiled and went back to reading her book under the big cherry tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Clara. She was very excited because today was a special day. + +Clara put on her best dress and set off to travel to her granny's house. On the way she stopped at a shop and she bought a sweet for her granny. + +When Clara arrived at her granny's house, she gave her the sweet. Granny was very happy and she said to Clara, "Thank you for the sweet. It is so kind of you to think of me." + +Clara smiled, happy to have made her granny so happy. Then Granny said: "Remember, Clara, it is always nice to be thoughtful and kind to others." + +Clara said, "Yes, Granny. I will always be kind to others." And Clara went home, feeling glad that she had been thoughtful and kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Floppy. One day, Floppy wanted to reach the top of a tall tree in the forest. He asked his friends for help, but none of them could help him reach the top. + +Finally, Floppy decided he would try it all by himself. He tried hopping and jumping, but he was too small and couldn't reach the top. + +But then, Floppy noticed a dead branch on the ground. He had an idea, he carried the branch over to the tree, and carefully placed it against the trunk. He stepped on the branch, and hopped up and up, until he reached the top. Floppy was so happy! + +But then he noticed the branch was shaking, and it started to break. Floppy quickly jumped off the branch and back to the ground. + +"I'm glad I was careful," said Floppy. "If I had been too careless, I could have ended up really hurt!" + +This story teaches us an important lesson: always be careful and take steps to ensure you don't end up in a dangerous situation. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who liked to work in his garden. He worked hard, making sure his garden was always neat and tidy. One day, he noticed a fat bush growing in a corner of the garden. He wondered what he should do about it. + +The little boy went to ask his mom for help. "Mom, I found a fat bush in the garden. What do I do with it?" + +His mom smiled. "Well, why don't you try to cut it back a bit? Being careful not to hurt yourself, of course!" + +The little boy got to work, using his gardening tools to trim the bush until it was a little bit smaller. He was so proud of his work and showed it off to his mom. His mom was happy to see how hard he had worked and praised him for doing a good job. + +And that's how the little boy learned to take care of his garden. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was happy, and wanted to go for a walk in the park because the day was warm. + +So Lucy asked her mum if she could go for a walk. + +Mum said "Yes, you can go for a walk, but you must choose your favourite toy to take with you." + +Lucy chose her favourite doll and went off to the park. + +At the park, Lucy found a bench in the sunshine and sat down. It was so warm, and it felt so nice. + +But then, a mean looking dog came closer and closer. He barked loudly at Lucy and her doll. + +Lucy was scared, but grabbed her doll and ran away. But the mean dog was faster, and quickly grabbed the doll. + +Lucy was so sad. She had chosen her favourite toy and the mean dog had taken it away. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a very loyal squirrel that lived in a forest. He liked to pick fresh nuts to eat and bring back to his family. The squirrel had many friends-- he was a very friendly fellow. + +One day, the squirrel hopped around the forest, picking all sorts of tasty things-- until he heard someone calling his name. It was an old grey rabbit. + +“Please come over here,†the rabbit said. “I have something to show you.†+ +The squirrel was curious. He hopped over and saw the rabbit holding a little nut in his paw. + +“This nut is special,†the rabbit said. “If you eat it, you’ll have lots of friends and stay loyal even when things get tough.†+ +The squirrel was hesitant, but he took the nut. Soon after, he found a lot of other squirrels in the forest and he became fast friends with all of them. All his new friends admired his loyalty, and they all stayed together, no matter what. + +The squirrel had found the nut of loyalty, and it had given him many friends that would stay with him forever. +Mandy and her mom were walking by the lake. The sun was out and the water was a beautiful blue. + +"Mom, look at the lake. It's so nice," said Mandy. + +"It is nice, isn't it?" said Mom. + +Mandy saw a bunch of ducks swimming and a row of colorful boats. She ran down to the edge of the lake and started to pick some wildflowers. + +"Oh no!" Mandy's mom cried. "Look what happened to your dress!" + +Mandy's dress had a big tear in it. She was so sad. Mom wanted to make her feel better, so she hugged her tight. + +"Don't worry, sweetheart. It's just a tear in your dress. Let's go buy you a new one. It will be so nice!" + +Mandy smiled, happy that she was going to get a new dress. She held her mom's hand and the two of them walked away from the lake. +Once upon a time, there was a baby bird. She was small and very green. One day, she told her mommy she wanted to see the world. Her mommy said she would have to wait until she was bigger. + +The next day, the baby bird decided to go by herself. She hopped away, high in the sky. But as she flew, it started to rain - the rain quickly made her wet. + +The bird kept flying until she saw a pond. She decided to look for treasures in the pond. When she peered into the water, she saw something sparkly. She dove in quick and grabbed the sparkly thing. + +When she came back up, the bird realized it was an old key. She shook the water from her feathers, and the key revealed a chest buried in the sand. The baby bird quickly opened it - but inside was nothing. + +The bird was heartbroken, and started to cry. She tried to fly home, but had no energy. Her little wings were too wet to fly, and she never made it home. +One day, a man and his daughter decided to bake a cake together. The little girl was three years old and very excited. + +First, the man measured out the ingredients and the girl watched with wide eyes. Then, they put the mix into the oven and the girl was delighted to see the cake start to bake. + +The girl wanted to peek inside and looked through the oven window. She squinted at the sight, but it was too hot to look for too long. + +Finally, after a few minutes of waiting, the cake was ready. The girl carefully opened the oven and looked inside for the first time. She felt proud of the cake and smiled, but she noticed it was a little weak. + +So the man and his daughter added a few more ingredients to the mix and baked it once more. This time, the sight of the cake made the girl excited again. It was the perfect size, the perfect shape and the perfect colour. + +The man and his daughter beamed with pride as they served the delicious cake. The girl was so proud, she couldn’t wait to show her friends. +Once a upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to travel around the world. In the corner of one of her travels, she found something very special. It was a rare pull-stitch. She thought it was very pretty and made of the softest material. + +The little girl was so excited about finding the rare pull-stitch and curiosity made her pull it. As she pulled, it unraveled and out came a small toy she had always wanted. The toy looked so special that the little girl could not control her joy. She hugged the pull-stitch and thanked it for the special toy. + +The little girl treasured the rare pull-stitch forever. She kept it always near her, so she could remember the day it had made her so happy. Whenever she was feeling down, she would take out the pull-stitch and remember the special moment she had with it. +Once there was a smart little girl called Sally. She had lots of questions, but no one to answer them. + +One day, Sally went walking to find someone who could answer her questions. After a while, she came across a wise old man. She was a bit scared, but he was very friendly. + +The old man asked Sally all sorts of questions, and she answered with smart answers. Then, he said he was sure he could help her. + +He took Sally's hand and comforted her. He knew all the answers to her questions and he explained them simply. Sally was so happy for his help. + +Sally thanked the old man and ran home, feeling much better. Now she knew all the answers to her questions, and she was very happy. +One day, there was a little girl called Lilah. She was 3 years old and loved going to the beach. + +When Lilah arrived at the beach, her eyes lit up. There was sand as far as she could see and a few rocks in the distance. She ran over to them, excited for the adventure ahead. + +Suddenly, she stopped in her tracks and made a funny noise. “What’s wrong?†her mother asked in a worried voice. + +Lilah pointed down and smiled: “Look, a jellyfish!†+ +The jellyfish was small and had a rough surface. Lilah wanted to play with it, so she started to roll it around. She watched it go round and round in circles, laughing to herself. It was lots of fun! + +When she finished playing, her mother said, “Time to go, Lilah. We have to go home now.†Lilah sighed and said goodbye to her new friend, then followed her mother off the beach. +John was so jealous of his sister, Amy. She had a big, beautiful squash she got from the store. + +John wanted a squash too so he asked his mom if he could have one too. + +John’s mom said, “No John, you can’t have one now.†+ +John was unhappy and turned to his sister. He wanted to make her feel as bad as he felt. So he said, “Let me twist your squash!†+ +Amy said, “No! That’s not nice! Don’t twist my squash!†But John was too jealous to listen. He took the squash and started to twist it. + +Amy felt scared and ran away to find her mom. + +John’s mom came running when she heard what John did. She was very mad at John and said, “That was not nice! Don’t ever do that again or else!†+ +John felt so sorry and promised he wouldn’t ever twist anybody’s squash again. +Mummy and Daddy had a special surprise for their little girl. They took her to the store to buy a new flag! When she saw it, she was so excited that she ran around the store jumping with delight. + +"What is it, Mummy?" she asked. + +Mummy smiled and said, "It's a new flag for our house! What do you think of it, sweetheart?" + +The little girl's face lit up, and she clapped her hands in joy, "I love it, Daddy!" + +But then something strange happened. A man who worked in the store got angry when he saw the flag. He shouted at Mummy and Daddy, "You can't buy this flag! It belongs to someone else!" + +Mummy and Daddy tried to explain that they hadn't done anything wrong, but the man was too angry to listen. In the end, they had to leave the store without the flag. + +The little girl was very sad. But Mummy and Daddy promised her that they would find her a special flag soon. And they did! +Once upon a time a little girl and her dog were out walking in the woods. The sun was starting to go down and the little girl was feeling very hungry. Suddenly, they came across a root sticking out of the ground. + +The little girl looked at her dog and said "Let's pretend this root is a big piece of pudding!" So, the two began to pretend the root was a big piece of pudding. The little girl pretended to take a big bite, and even said "Yum!" + +The dog noticed this and said "I'm hungry too!" So, the girl pretended to give the dog a bite. She waved her hand around the root and said "yum, yum, doggy, don't you want some". + +The dog got very excited and started to bark. He ran around the root, as if it were a real piece of pudding. + +The little girl laughed and said "No, no, silly doggy, this root is not pudding, it's just pretend". + +The dog seemed a little disappointed, but the little girl patted him on the head and said "Come on, let's go home and I'll make you something to eat". And so they went home, and the dog never forgot their pretend adventure in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little boy. His name was Tom. One day Tom was walking near the park when he noticed a shiny string on the ground. Tom thought it was the most beautiful string he had ever seen, so he decided to pick it up and take it home with him. + +When Tom got home, he showed his mom the string. "What is it?†asked his mom. Tom said, “I remember this string! I saw it today. I wanted to keep it." His mom smiled and said, “Okay, we can keep it. We can make a bracelet out of it.†+ +So, Tom and his mom worked for hours and made a chubby bracelet out of the shiny string. Later that week, Tom took his shiny string bracelet to show his friends. They were all so amazed when they saw it. They all asked him where he had gotten it. Tom said, “I remember! I found this string at the park!†+ +Tom always remembered the special string he found in the park. He always wore his amazing chubby bracelet proudly. +Brittney and her neighbor, Mrs. Thomas, were friends. They talked to each other most days, and Brittney loved going to her house. Today, Brittney needed to go to Mrs. Thomas's house to get something, but Mrs. Thomas was not home. + +Suddenly, Brittney heard a noise coming from Mrs. Thomas's backyard. She saw a tree that did not fit with the peaceful neighborhood. She decided to investigate to make sure Mrs. Thomas was safe. + +When Brittney got to the backyard, she saw Mrs. Thomas in the tree house that she had built! Brittney asked, "What are you doing?" + +Mrs. Thomas replied, "I wanted to do something special in my peaceful neighborhood." + +Brittney smiled and said, "That is a great idea!" + +Mrs. Thomas smiled back and said, "Come on up and join me!" Brittney climbed up and saw that Mrs. Thomas had built a few seats and couches inside the tree house. Brittney and Mrs. Thomas sat together talking and enjoying the view until the sun set. + +Mrs. Thomas had created a peaceful place for herself, Brittney, and all of the other neighbors. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who lived in a huge castle. Every night, she would whisper stories to the moon. The moon was always so eager to hear the stories - it would listen to all the tales the girl told! + +The girl dreamed of many wonderful things and told stories that were full of adventures. She loved exploring the huge castle and did something new every day. + +One night, she noticed something huge and noisy moving around the castle. She was scared and ran to her bedroom and whispered to the moon her horror. The moon was full that night and it glowed brightly, sending a warm comforting light to the girl. + +The girl was brave and slowly crept down the stairs to see what it was. When she reached the bottom, she saw a huge friendly tiger with a big smile on its face! The tiger was actually a good friend of the princess, and they ended up having a great time that night. + +The girl and the tiger shared many stories, and they laughed and whispered in the moonlight all night. + +The girl and her tiger friend have been best friends ever since and still whisper stories to the moon every night! +John and his mom were walking down the street. They both had a map in their hands. John asked his mom, "Where are we going?" His mom pointed to the map and said, "We are going to the park." + +John was so excited! He was very shy, but he was still excited. As they walked, they passed through the countryside. They saw so many animals and they watched the butterflies fly. + +John and his mom passed the trees and the flowers and eventually they came to the park. John suddenly became very shy again. But his mom said, "It's okay, don't be shy. Let's explore the park, it's very fun!" + +John was hesitant, but he knew his mom was right. So, he slowly stepped into the park. He was amazed at how big it was and all the fun things he could do. From then on, John and his mom came to the park all the time. It was their favorite place to go! +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Judy. She was hopping around in the garden, when suddenly a loud noise made her jump. She looked up and saw two huge arms reaching towards her. + +Judy was so scared that she tried to escape by hopping away quickly. But the arms were so long and strong that she couldn't get away. So Judy shouted: "Help! Please help me!" + +Just then, a little bird flew down from the sky and perched on a branch near Judy. The bird said, "Try to make friends with the arms, Judy. When two friends work together, they can do amazing things!" + +Judy thought about this for a moment and then said, "OK, I'll give it a try!" She hopped closer to the arms and waved at them. The arms stopped reaching towards Judy and she said hello to them with a friendly smile. + +The two arms replied, "Hi! We're friendly arms with lots of strength. We're here to help make this garden beautiful!" + +Judy learned that day that it's always best to try and make friends, even if something looks scary at first. That way, loud noises won't always scare you and you can escape danger easily. +Debbie and Adam were at the park. They were both very excited. + +"What do you want to do, Debbie?" asked Adam. + +"Let's have a meeting!" said Debbie. + +Adam thought it was a great idea, so they sat in a circle around a colorful tree. Debbie was wearing a colorful top, too. + +Adam said, "What's the meeting about?" + +"Break!" said Debbie. + +Adam was confused. He asked, "What do you mean? Break what?" + +"We should break to find the prettiest leaf on the ground," said Debbie. + +So Adam and Debbie spent the next few minutes running around the park, looking for the most beautiful, colorful leaf. When Adam found one, he picked it up and ran back to show it to Debbie. + +"This one is the most colorful one!" he said. + +Debbie smiled. "That's perfect for our meeting!" They put the leaf in the middle of their circle and agreed it was the most beautiful leaf ever. Then, they said goodbye and went their separate ways. +Once there was a boy named Tom. Tom was three years old and he loved to play football. He had a bright red football and he liked to run around with it and kick it. On sunny days, Tom liked to take his football outside and play in the park. + +One day, Tom went to the park and the grass was full of pretty flowers. They were all different colours and shapes. Tom was very glad and he smiled. Then he noticed one flower that was even brighter than the others. It was a yellow flower and it was blooming. Tom smiled even wider and ran over to the flower. He touched the petals gently with his finger and it felt very soft. He named the flower "Sunny" after the sun in the sky. + +Tom and Sunny played football together all afternoon. Every time Tom kicked the football, Sunny would cheer and clap. Tom was very glad and laughed each time he scored a goal. + +At the end of the day, Tom hugged Sunny goodbye. He thanked her for a wonderful day, and then said goodbye to all the other flowers too. Then Tom ran home with his football and felt very glad. +Once there was a little boy named Jack who was just three years old. One day he was with his mum at a shop and saw a green mug with a picture of a frog on it. He asked his mum if he could get it and she said yes. + +Jack was elated and thanked his mum for the mug. He heard two other boys around his age looking at the mug and saying, "That's a nice mug, I want one too!" He knew they were jealous of his new mug. + +Still, Jack was feeling generous, so he called out to the boys, "Do you want my mug? You can have it!" + +The boys were surprised but then one said, "No, we demand it!" Jack was confused and looked over to his mum. She smiled and said to them, "It's Jack's mug and if he wants to give it away, then that's okay." + +The other boy said, "Really? Can we have it then?" Jack smiled and said, "Sure you can, it's my treat!" + +So the boys got their very own green mug with a frog on it and they were so happy and excited. Jack smiled to himself, glad that he could make someone else happy too. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Mia and Jack. Mia loved playing in the garden and she often found interesting things, like pretty leaves and colourful flowers. + +One day, Mia found a mysterious white powder. She showed it to Jack and asked what it was. Jack said it was magical dust and it would make her fly. But Mia disagreed. + +"It's not magical dust, Jack!" Mia said. "It must be sleepy powder, like Mummy uses when she's tired." + +Jack disagreed and said that it must be magical dust. Mia didn't know what to think, so they both decided to take the powder indoors and ask mummy. + +But when they got inside, Mummy was too busy and too sleepy to talk. So they decided to go back to the garden and find a way to agree on what the powder was. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Dan. Dan went to church every Sunday with his mom and dad. Each time they went, they bowed their heads and prayed. + +One Sunday, Dan asked his mom, "What's praying?". His mom replied, "Praying is when you close your eyes and talk to God. It's how we thank Him for everything He has given us and ask Him for help with our problems." + +Dan was excited by the idea of talking to God. After church, Dan searched around the house for something special he could use to pray with. He eventually found an old bracelet in his mom's jewelry box. It was an ordinary silver bracelet but it was special to Dan because it reminded him of his mother's love. + +Every morning, from then on, Dan would put the bracelet on his wrist and close his eyes. He would pray for his mom, dad, and himself. He also asked for help with small things like a good grade on a math test or a nice day at the park. + +Dan was so happy he found the bracelet and was able to talk to God in a special way. +Once there was a little girl called Lily who was very excited. She was going to visit her grandma for the first time. On her way she stopped to pick a lovely white lily to give to her grandma. She was so excited that she couldn't wait to get there. + +When she arrived at her grandma's house, she knocked on the door but there was no answer. She knocked again, but she still heard nothing. Lily wanted to go inside and give her grandma her special lily but she couldn't find the key anywhere. + +Lily was so sad. She wanted to remember the special moment when she could give her grandma the lily but it was never to be. She tried everything but she couldn't remember where the key was. + +It was a very bad ending, but Lily made sure to always keep the special lily close to her heart as a reminder of her grandmas' house. +Once upon a time, in a bubbly beach town, there was a girl named Amy. Amy was a very active girl who loved to jog. She would run up and down the beach, fill her lungs with salty air, and have a really fun time! + +One day, while jogging, Amy spotted a bottle on the beach. She picked it up and opened it, and inside she found a yummy treat! Excitedly, she shouted: "Oh wow! This looks so yummy!" + +Suddenly, a voice came out of nowhere and said: "Don't eat it, Amy. That's mine!" Amy turned around, and saw a small boy smiling at her. "It sure looks tasty," said Amy, "but I wouldn't eat it if it's yours." + +"It's OK," said the boy, joining Amy in a jog. "You can have it. It's a surprise for my Mom for when she gets home." "That's so sweet of you," replied Amy. + +Amy smiled and thanked the boy for his generosity. She ate the yummy treat, and the two of them finished their jog and went on their merry way. +Billy was a thin little boy who lived on a farm. He had a pet puppy called Barky who followed him everywhere. On this day, Billy and Barky were playing in the garden when the sky suddenly grew dark and a storm rolled in. + +Billy became scared and started to cry. He ran to his mama, who was sitting on the porch. She wiped his tears away and said, "Don't cry, everything will be alright." + +"But, mama," Billy said, "It hurts like lightning." His mama nodded and said, "I know, sweetheart." She hugged him tightly and said, "Sometimes pain can feel like thunder, but it won't break us. We'll take care of each other and the storm will pass." + +Billy sniffled and sighed. Then he took a deep breath and said, "I understand, mama." He knew he didn't have to be scared because he had his mama, his puppy and his heart. Together, they could make it through anything. + +Moral: Through care and support, pain can be conquered. +Once upon a time there was a butterfly called Flutter. Flutter lived in a lovely garden with lots of flowers and trees. On sunny days Flutter liked to look up into the sky, dreaming of flying. + +One day, Flutter finally got his chance! He sprung into the air, feeling an enthusiastic joy that made him jump higher and higher until suddenly, he was soaring above the clouds. + +"Look, I can fly!" shouted Flutter happily as he flew through the sky. + +Suddenly an eagle swooped past. "You can soar" said the eagle. "Follow me and I will show you!" + +So Flutter fluttered his wings and followed the eagle, gliding through the sky, feeling free and happy. He learned how to go higher, faster and further and now, whenever he feels tired and down, he remembers that feeling and can soar again. +Once upon a time there was a graceful bird named Toby. Toby loved to explore the world and find new ways to fly. + +One day, he spotted a group of birds doing a dance in the sky. He was so amazed that he decided to join them. + +He asked the leader of the group: "What are you doing? What sort of dance is this?" + +The leader said: "We are doing the grace dance. It includes lots of wing flaps, turns and twirls. Would you like to learn it?" + +Toby nodded eagerly as the leader showed him the steps of the dance. Toby practiced and practiced - his movements becoming more graceful with every try. Soon he was an expert of the grace dance! + +The other birds were so pleased that they cheered and clapped as Toby flew the sky, doing jumps and twirls in the most graceful way. + +From then on, the grace dance became Toby's favorite way to fly. He enjoyed practicing each day and showing off his graceful moves. +Molly and Sally were best friends and they loved to play together. One day, they decided to have a big adventure. Molly took all her special clothes out of the wardrobe and layed them on the floor. + +Sally said, "Let's destroy your clothes - it will be fun!" + +Molly smiled. "Okay," she said. + +Molly and Sally hopped around and threw all the normal clothes in the air. They laughed as the clothes floated and twirled above them. + +When they were done, Molly and Sally had made a huge mess. All the clothes were in a big pile. + +Molly said, "That was so much fun!" + +Sally nodded. "Let's do it again!" she said. + +So Molly and Sally went to find more normal clothes to destroy. +Ella and Dream were two best friends. They were in the same playgroup and they loved to play together. + +One day they went out to the jungle, and they started to discuss what they could find. They both jumped around and looked around. Suddenly, Dream found a pink flower; it was so beautiful! + +Ella and Dream talked about the pink flower. "That's so pretty," said Dream. "I love pink!" said Ella. + +They continued to explore the jungle and eventually they saw a small pink frog. It hopped off into the bushes, leaving them to wonder and discuss where it went. + +At the end of the day, Ella and Dream were tired but so happy. They had fun discussing all the cool things they found in the jungle. +Once there was a boy and his name was Joe. Joe was three years old and he was very brave. One day Joe wanted to go on an adventure, so he grabbed his hat and ran outside. + +Joe was running and he saw a big river. He wanted to cross the river, so he looked for a bridge. Then, he saw a bridge made out of cool rocks. Joe was scared but he was determined to cross the river. + +Joe was ready to go. He put his hat on his shoulder and wrapped his arms around a big rock. Then, he slowly stepped over to the other side. He made it to the other side and he was so happy. He had conquered the big river! + +Joe beamed with pride. Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was coming from the other side of the river. + +The voice said, “Hey, Joe! You’re so brave. You made it across the river!†+ +Joe responded with a smile and said, “Yes, I did! It was cool. I made it!†+ +And Joe continued to go on his adventure and explore new places. +John was a chubby 3 year old with a big heart. He loved to run about in his garden and play with his pet rabbit. One day, his mum said: "John, it's time for your exam." John sighed and reluctantly got ready. + +On the day of the exam, John felt very anxious. He heard a loud bang. It was his mum. She had slapped the table with her hand in frustration. "John, this exam is very important for your future," she said. + +John gulped. He was scared, but he promised himself he would try his best. He marched into the exam room with his head held high. + +In the end, John passed his exam! He felt so chuffed. His mum hugged him tight, while his pet rabbit hopped around them in celebration. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - a fiery orange bird and a robin. The orange bird was always talking very loudly and accusing the robin of many things. The robin said nothing back, but was always very quiet. + +One day, the orange bird said, "You never share your phone with me!" The robin looked at the orange bird and said, "It's my phone, so I don't want to share it." + +This made the orange bird even more angry, and he started to quarrel with the robin. "Why do you have to be so selfish!?" said the orange bird. + +The robin sighed and said, "You can use my phone if you want, but I still don't like arguing." + +The orange bird didn't seem to hear the robin and said, "Well if you're not going to share it, then forget it!" + +The robin didn't want to quarrel anymore, so he said, "Let's just go and pick some oranges. That will make us both feel better, okay?" + +The orange bird cheered up and they went outside together to pick the oranges. Both the orange bird and the robin were happy, and they gave each other a hug and agreed never to quarrel again. +Grandma and her granddaughter were playing a game. Grandma was trying to teach her granddaughter the rules. + +Grandma said, "You have to put the pieces on the board like this." She showed her how to do it. + +Grandma said, "Now you have to try to get the most points." The little girl asked, "What's a point?" + +Grandma explained, "It's called a score. You get points if you do it right. One point if you put it here. Another point if you put it there. You should try to get the highest score possible." + +The little girl said, "That sounds hard." Grandma said, "No, it's flexible. Give it a try, and I'll help you if you need it." + +So the little girl gave it a try. After a few tries, she was doing better. Grandma said, "Good job! You got 4 points! You're getting better at this!" + +The little girl was very pleased. She was getting better and better, and soon she was the one helping Grandma. Grandma was so proud of her granddaughter. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Ben. He loved playing outside in the snow. Every day he would wake up and go out to play in the snow. + +One winter day, Ben woke up and there were no snowflakes falling. He was sad and a little upset. + +He asked his mummy, "Where is the snow? I wanted to have fun today." + +Mummy smiled and said, "You must welcome the snow! Go outside and be patient, soon enough the snow will come to you!" + +Ben was happy and excited. He went outside with his warm clothes and waited for the snow. + +But it was so long and he began to get bored. Just when he was about to give up, Ben saw flakes beginning to fall from the sky. + +He cheered and welcomed the snow with a big smile. He ran and played and had the best fun! +The sun shone brightly in the sky. Jay and his dad were walking home from the park. They stopped at a nearby shop to get some yummy snacks. Suddenly, Jay heard a loud noise. His dad smiled and said, "It's a motorcycle Jay. Listen how loud it is." Jay started to giggle. + +"Oh wow! It's so noisy," he said. He was curious and asked his dad if he could get closer to the motorcycle. His dad said, "Yes, but stay close and be careful." They walked closer and Jay could see the motorcycle. He could smell the exhaust and he could feel the wind blowing against his face. + +Jay's dad asked if he wanted to sit on the motorcycle. Jay nodded and said, "Yes!" He was excited to try it out. His dad lifted him up and Jay sat on the motorcycle. "It's so cool!" Jay shouted. He was having so much fun. + +His dad said, "Let's go home now and eat some of those yummy snacks we got!" Jay nodded and they walked home. Jay was very happy. He was still excited about the motorcycle and was looking forward to riding it again with his dad! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was so excited when she saw a very pink box. She couldn't wait to touch it and see what surprise was waiting for her inside. + +"Come on, Lucy," said her mom. "Let's take a look inside the box and see what's inside." + +Lucy touched the box carefully and opened it slowly. Inside she found a big, pink teddy bear! Lucy was so happy that she smiled from ear-to-ear and hugged the teddy bear tight. + +"Thank you, mom!" she said. + +"You're very welcome," said her mom. "I hope you enjoy your surprise!" + +And they both lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man who lived in a big house. One day, he heard a soft meowing sound coming from upstairs. He slowly climbed the stairs and noticed a white cat stuck in a big cobweb. The man said to the cat, "Don't worry, I will rescue you!" + +The man carefully took out the cat from the cobweb. The cat was so glad and thanked the man many times. The man smiled and said, "You are welcome, little one." + +The man was happy to have rescued the cat. He decided to take the cat home. The cat lived happily ever after with the wealthy man in the big house. +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Gus and Max. They were always playing loudly, which made their parents unhappy. + +Their mom said, "Gus and Max, it's time to be quiet." But they wouldn't listen. + +One day, their mom had an idea. She told them, "If you can keep quiet for ten minutes, I will give you a surprise." + +Gus and Max were very excited. They wanted to earn the surprise, so they tried their best to be quiet. + +At first, it was hard, but with practice, they soon got better and better. They kept making small promises to each other - like counting to ten or putting away their toys - to help them stay quiet. + +After ten minutes, their mom came back with an incredible surprise - two delicious ice cream cones! + +Gus and Max were so happy. They knew that their patience had increased, and that their quiet behavior was amazing. + +The moral of the story is that when we practice something, even if it's hard at first, we can get better and better at it. +Timmy the monkey was walking in the jungle one day. All of sudden, he heard something big coming his way. He looked up to see a wide elephant towering high above him. "Hey Timmy, why don't you come up here and join me? I have something here that you might like," said the elephant. + +Timmy was a bit nervous at first, but then he thought, "What have I got to lose?" So, he slowly made his way up the elephant's back to the top. When he got to the top, the elephant handed him an axe. It was a big one, and it was very shiny. + +Timmy was surprised and asked, "What am I supposed to do with this?" The elephant chuckled and said, "You can use it to tease the other animals. For example, you can pretend the axe is your tail and wag it around like a monkey!" + +Timmy laughed at the idea, and took the axe. He started his new game and soon the whole jungle was filled with laughter. Timmy had so much fun teasing the other animals with his new axe! +Once upon a time there was a jolly woman. She laughed and smiled all the time and enjoyed playing games. + +One day she wanted to play a game with some little kids. + +"I dare you to jump in the mud," she said with a wink. + +The kids looked at each other and smiled. They loved going muddy and playing outdoors. + +The woman waited for them to answer her challenge. They looked at each other, a little scared to start but also very curious. + +"Do you dare?" asked the woman. + +The little kids looked at her and started to giggle. Then, all at once, they ran towards the mud. + +They laughed and squealed as they jumped up and down. When they were all done they hopped up and hugged the jolly woman. They thanked her for coming up with such a fun game to play. + +The kids ran off, happy and muddy, ready to play again the next day. +John and his mama were on an adventure. They hiked through the woods and soon found a big trunk. Mama opened it and found it filled with spicy peppers. Mama exclaimed to John, "What a nice surprise!" + +John was curious though. He asked his mama, "Was this trunk always here?" + +Mama said, "No, it wasn't. Someone must have left it here." + +John asked, "Did they lie about why?" + +Mama replied, "No, I don't think so." She added, "Maybe they had an important reason to leave it here." + +John thought for a moment and then said, "Maybe it was here because of the spicy peppers." + +Mama laughed and gave John a hug. "Yes, I think that's it!" she said. + +John smiled. He was so excited the mystery of the trunk had been solved! +The sun was out, and the trees were swaying gently in the wind. Lucy was outside, playing with her pink, furry bunny. + +Lucy held her bunny close and said, "Thank you, bunny." Bunny just looked up at her and wiggled his nose in response. + +Suddenly, Lucy looked up. Who was coming towards them? It was Lucy's friend, Jack. + +Jack said, "Hi, Lucy! Would you like to come with me to see something amazing?" + +"Yes, please," said Lucy, and they set off. + +They walked and walked until they came to a river. It was wonderful to see the water flowing beneath them! Jack pointed to the water and said, "Down under the water is a flexible bridge. We can walk across it." + +Lucy was amazed. She thanked Jack and they went down to the bridge. As they crossed, Lucy felt like she was flying! + +When they finished, Lucy thanked Jack again and gave him a hug. Jack smiled and said, "It was my pleasure, Lucy." + +The two friends went home happy after having such a fun adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jamison. He was three years of age. One day Jamison's mom made him the best meal he ever had - delicious hamburgers. + +Jamison looked at his mom and said, “Yummy! Thank you!" + +Jamison’s mom asked, “Do you like it, Jamison?†+ +“I love it!†Jamison said with a smile. + +Jamison's mom then asked, “What do you think about my cooking?" + +Jamison kept his opinion to himself, because he didn't want to make his mom upset. Jamison just smiled and said, “It's yummy!†+ +Jamison's mom was happy that Jamison liked her cooking, and she smiled at her son in return. Jamison's mom knew that he kept his opinion to himself, so she said, “You don't have to keep your opinion from me. I won't be upset.†+ +Jamison then said, “I think your cooking is the best in the world!†+ +Jamison's mom smiled with delight. Jamison was so happy that his mom wasn't upset. They both enjoyed their meal together. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. Tom was three years old and he liked to explore. He ran and ran and ran, until he found a big lake. + +The lake was very peaceful, but Tom was worried. ‘It looks too deep!’ he said. + +Just then, he saw a stand in the middle of the lake. Tom wanted to explore the stand but he was scared that he would slip. + +Tom squinted and saw his mother standing near the bank. + +‘Mama!’ he shouted. ‘Can I walk on the stand? I won’t slip!’. + +His mother smiled and said, ‘Yes, be careful and take your time.’ + +Tom took a deep breath and started walking. He walked slowly and carefully, but soon he reached the stand. + +When he got there, he looked around in awe. The stand was so peaceful. Tom felt like he was on top of the world. + +He looked back at his mother with a big smile, then turned around and walked back to the shore. He was proud of himself for not slipping. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jo. Jo loved to play, and she had lots of toys. + +One day, her family decided to go to the supermarket. When they got there, Jo noticed a grumpy man delivering pears. Jo thought he was funny so she decided to take a closer look. + +She got closer and closer to the man but still he was grumpy. Jo asked him why he was grumpy and if he wanted to play with her. + +The man smiled and said that he was delivering the pears so people could take them home. Jo was happy to help the man so she carried a box of pears to the car. + +The man thanked her as she waved goodbye and her family drove away. Jo was happy to deliver the pears and help the grumpy man! +Rick was excited to go to the park. He grabbed his colorful kite and ran to the field. + +His mom followed him and said, "Let's get it ready!" She helped him to unpack the kite and said, "We need to load the wing." + +He carefully laid out the wing and threaded the rope through it. His mom smiled and said, "Now, let's see if it can fly." + +Rick launched the kite and it flew high in the sky. Everything was completely still as the kite moved gracefully with the breeze. + +His mom was delighted. She said, "Look, Rick! Your kite is so graceful and beautiful! I'm so proud of you!" + +Rick smiled as he watched the kite soar above them. He was thrilled with the feeling of accomplishment and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah lived in a big city and loved to go to the stadium for her favorite football team's games. + +One day, Sarah's father took her to the stadium. They waited eagerly for the game to begin and Sarah was so excited. When the game started, Sarah started to cheer for the home team. + +When the game was over, Sarah's father asked her if she had enjoyed the game, but Sarah didn't answer. She started to cry, so her father asked her what was wrong. Sarah told him that during the game she had seen a spicy food stand. She wanted to eat some of the spicy food, but her father said that eating spicy food was not good for her. They started to discuss and Sarah shouted at her father, why he wouldn't let her have fun. + +This made Sarah's father very angry, so he took her home without buying her any food. When they reached home, Sarah's father explained to her that the spicy food might have been tasty, but too much could make her sick. + +The moral of the story is that one should always listen to their parents, even if they don't always agree with them. Sarah wanted to have her own way but in the end, she had to accept her father's advice. +Once upon a time there was a young girl. She was a very curious girl and loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, as she wandered by a river, she noticed something that looked like waste floating in the river. It was a strange, unknown object. She wondered what it could be. + +Suddenly, a voice came from the object. It said, "Come closer, please! Help me, I'm stuck!" + +The girl was very surprised, but she came closer and tried to free the object. It was soon free and thanked her. + +"You should stop putting waste in the river," it said. "It's bad for the environment and can hurt living creatures." + +The girl said she would never do that. She would always remember the stranger's lesson about being kind to the environment. Together, they smiled and waved goodbye before the girl continued on her way, a little wiser about the world around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He had yellow hair and was wearing yellow clothes, too. He wanted to run, but his mom said, "No. Stay here". The little boy was very mad. He went to the bin and looked inside. There he saw something, it was yellow! He quickly picked it up and started to run away with it. + +His mom called, "NO! Stop!" The little boy stopped to see what mom wanted, "Please put it back in the bin." He looked at the yellow thing one more time before he slowly put it back and ran away with a smile. Conflict resolved! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. Jack was three years old and he loved to play with the water. One day, the sun was shining brightly, and Jack decided to go to the pool. He ran quickly so he could make a big splash. + +When he reached the pool, he jumped in and started to splash around. He laughed and waved his hands around while the water sprayed everywhere. He enjoyed the feeling of being in the water. + +Suddenly, he spotted a weird calendar sitting on the edge of the pool. It had colourful shapes and numbers on it. Jack wondered what it was and went to take a closer look. He touched it and the paper crinkled under his fingers. + +Jack asked his mother, "What is this weird calendar?" His mom smiled and told him, "It's a special way to keep track of the time. Look at the numbers and it'll tell you what day it is." + +Jack was amazed and grinned widely. He splashed back into the pool and started playing once more. All the days could now be special to him -- he always had a way to count. +Once there was a fierce lion who lived in the jungle. Every day, he would go exploring and looking for adventure. + +One day, he came across a little bird and they started talking. The bird said, "Would you like to join me on a journey through the jungle?" + +The lion said, "Yes! I will join you." + +The bird and the lion went on the journey together. They explored the different parts of the jungle, and had lots of fun. The lion even showed the bird some of his most special places. + +At the end of the journey, the lion said, "Thank you for joining me on this adventure. I have made a new friend today!" + +The bird smiled and said, "Yes, I feel like my heart is filled with joy and I now have a new friend too." + +The lion and the bird were the best of friends, and their friendship was fierce! +Once upon a time, there lived a baby bear. He was tired of being stuck inside his cage. He wanted to explore the world around him. + +One day, he saw the light shining in through the window. He was excited and demanded to be let out. He stood up on his back paws and reached up to the door handle. + +His mom scolded him. She said, “No, you must stay inside. It’s not safe out there.†+ +The little bear refused to listen and again demanded to be let out. He used his little paw to clench the door handle and wiggle it. + +His mom was tired of hearing him, so she let him out into the light. Outside the little bear explored, climbing trees and catching fish. He had the best time playing in the outdoors. +Once upon a time there was an ancient kitten. He was very old and wise. He could organize things better than any other kitten around. One day, an even younger kitten asked the ancient one how he was so skilled in organizing. + +The ancient kitten smiled and said: "An organized life is a full life. That's why I organize things. It helps me to feel happy and content". The young kitten looked around and thought: "Maybe I can learn something from this old one". + +The ancient kitten lifted one of his paws and said: "Let me show you." Together the ancient and young kittens started organizing the room. The young kitten was mesmerized. She was learning so much! + +After some time, the ancient kitten said: "See, this is how you organize when you take it step by step. Now you try and see what you can do". The young kitten nodded, happy and eager to keep learning. + +The ancient kitten smiled, pleased with the attentive student he had found. He knew the young one was starting an organized life of his own. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Alice. She was three years old. She loved to try new things. + +One day, she put on a pair of pink pants. She looked in the mirror and smiled because she liked the way they looked. + +Alice asked her mum, "Look, Mum! Are my pink pants pretty?" + +Mum smiled and said, "Yes, sweetheart. You look very nice in your pink pants." + +Alice was so excited. She wanted to show everyone her new pants. She went outside to try them out. She ran around and tried lots of things in her pants. + +Alice was having so much fun. She had tried so many different things in her new pink pants. She was very proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ella. Ella was three years old and she loved to explore. She ate outside and played with her toys all day. + +One day, Ella was out in her garden. She spied a very rare net on the floor. It was so rare, Ella had never seen one before. She ran over to it and smiled. + +"What a very rare net!" said Ella. + +Just then, Ella's mom walked into the garden. She saw the net and smiled. + +"My goodness! Where did you find this rare net?" asked Ella's mom. + +"I found it here," answered Ella, pointing to the floor. + +Ella's mom smiled, pleased that Ella had found such a rare net. + +Ella and her mom laughed and hugged for a long time. Ella's rare net had brought them lots of joy! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Katy. Katy loved to bake cakes and buns with her mum but she always made a mess so Mum made her an apron. + +Katy put the apron on and was very proud of it. She twirled around in it and said, "I'm a real baker now!" + +Mum smiled and said, "That's wonderful. Now you can help me deliver these buns I just made. Let's go to Grandma's house with them." + +Katy was so excited. She skipped alongside Mum and carefully held the tray of delicious buns. They were fragile and she had to be careful. + +But then one of them slipped off the tray and fell to the ground. Katy was sad and tears welled in her eyes. But Mum said, "It's okay sweetheart, we can make more buns. That's the way of baking. Let's go deliver the rest of them to Grandma." + +Katy smiled, took the tray and walked carefully to Grandma's house. When they finally arrived, Grandma was so happy. She said "The buns smell delicious. Thank you for delivering them, Katy!" + +Katy was very proud and hugged Mum. She had successfully delivered the buns with her special apron. +Jill and Jack were looking for something to do on a jolly day. Suddenly, Jack had a great idea. He suggested to Jill that they go to the big pit. + +Jill asked, "What's a pit?" Jack explained that it was something they could play in. He said it was filled with sand and they could find lots of fun things to do. He suggested they get their buckets and spades to scoop out the sand. + +Jill was excited and said, "Let's do it!" They each grabbed a bucket and a spade and ran to the pit. They filled the buckets with sand and started building a big sandcastle. They were so jolly, having lots of fun. They laughed and giggled as they made their big sandcastle. + +At sunset, they knew it was time to go home. Jack suggested they take some of their sandcastle home with them. So they scooped it into their buckets and ran home with their jolly treasures. +John was a three-year old boy. He loved to dress up, so one day his mum put his favourite outfit on him - a shiny yellow jumper, a red cape, and red trousers with pockets. He looked so cute that everyone said, "Aahh…" + +John loved to explore. That day, he wanted to explore the enormous hill next to his house. + +He said to his mum, "Mum, I'm going to climb that enormous hill!" His mum said, "That's a lovely idea. But make sure you take some fuel with you." + +And so, John took a little bag of snacks and he was ready to climb the enormous hill. He was so excited - he'd never seen anything so big! + +It was a long climb, but John enjoyed every minute of it. Finally, he reached the top of the hill and he could see for miles and miles. Everywhere he could see was so different and he loved it. + +John was so happy he had dressed up and gone on an adventure. +Once upon a time there was a youth who wanted to be grown up. She was very impatient and wanted to do things her own way. Every day she would imagine how it would feel to be grown up. + +One day, she found the magical Tree of Life growing outside her home. She couldn't believe her eyes! She walked up to it and touched it. Suddenly, she felt different. She was no longer a youth, but a grown-up! + +"Oh wow," she said with amazement! + +Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. It was the Tree of Life. "Young one," it said. "The choice of whether to stay grown-up or not is yours." She thought for a moment, before responding. + +"I choose to stay grown-up," she said. "I'm too impatient to be a youth!" + +And so she stayed grown-up and was never impatient again. + +The end. +It was a sunny day, and two young children were out in the park. One child was named Lily and the other was named Max. + +Max said, "Let's go swing on the swings!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, that sounds fun!" + +So, they went to the swings. Max swung and laughed, while Lily just watched. After a while, Lily said, "Let me try the swing too!" + +But Max said, "No! These are MY swings. Go find some different swings!" + +Lily crossed her arms and said, "No! These are MY swings too!" + +Max got mad and grabbed a stick from the ground. He said, "This is my weapon! Go away!" + +Lily was scared but she spoke in a brave voice. She said, "No! This is a park for everyone. We can share the swings and be friends!" + +Max thought about it. Slowly, a smile spread across his face. He said, "You're right, Lily!" He put down the stick and gave her a hug. + +The two children had a lot of fun on the swings. They both agreed that it didn't matter if the swings were different. They were still a lot of fun! +Once upon a time there were two good friends: Emily and Ben. The pair often sent each other silly jokes in the mail, eagerly awaiting one another’s response. + +One day, Ben thought of a very special joke and he wanted to surprise Emily with it. He worked hard at finding special paper, writing the joke down, then carefully putting the note in an envelope and mailing it off. + +Emily was very eager when her letter finally arrived. She was excited to see the special paper, and the joke inside the envelope lit up her face with joy. + +Ben had gone above and beyond to make Emily happy and her joy reminded him that it’s the smallest of things that can make someone smile. + +The moral of the story is that it’s the small things that count. A kind card, a thoughtful joke, or a funny surprise letter in the mail makes anyone happy. Being thoughtful and kind to one another is always the best way to show love. +Once there was a farmer who was very independent. He worked all day, every day, taking care of his farm and animals. One day, he heard a strange noise coming from the barn. He decided to investigate and found a small little creature. It was a puppy! The farmer knew they couldn't ignore the pup so he took it in. + +The little puppy was soon part of the farm family. He liked to explore the farm and sniff around all the animals. One day, he was tired and went to rest in the hay. But the farmer saw him. He knew it wasn't the right place for a pup to rest, so he told him to lie down on the soft blanket. The puppy happily followed the orders and quickly dozed off. + +The puppy was happy to be with the farmer and the other animals. He was so independent and never wanted anyone's help. He was always running and playing around, giving the farm life each day. No one ever needed to worry about him because he was happy to take care of himself. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Abbey. She loved to play outside. One day it was very sunny and her mom had to tell her to put on her sunglasses. Abbey was so excited to wear her sunglasses. They were white with red roses on the sides. She thought she looked just like a star. + +Abbey was running around the yard and playing with her friends. Then she noticed that one of her friends was struggling. He was trying to climb a tree, but he couldn't get very far because the branches were too high. + +Abbey wanted to help her friend, so she quickly ran over. She smiled and said, "I can help you. I'm strong and I'm wearing my sunglasses, so I can see better!" Her friend was so happy and asked, "Can you really help me?" + +Abbey nodded, and said, "Of course! I can do it!" So she grabbed onto the tree branches and started to climb up. Her white sunglasses kept the sun out of her eyes so she could see where she was going. Her friend cheered her on as she made it up the tree. + +When she reached the highest branch, she and her friend both cheered. Abbey waved her sunglasses in the air and was so proud she had been able to help her friend. +Once upon a time, there was an otter named John. John was very fat. He loved to play in the water, but he found it hard to swim. One day, John saw a beautiful boat zooming past him. + +John was so excited and wanted to go in the boat. So, he quickly jumped in and started waving his arms and legs like paddles. + +Just then, John's parents came to help him. They said: "John, you cannot zoom in the boat. You need to learn to swim properly first before you can get in a boat." + +John was very sad and apologized to his parents for not listening. After that, John practiced and practiced to learn how to swim. Eventually, with the help of his parents, John became so good at swimming that he could swim faster than the boat could zoom! + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and practice to achieve your goals. +Once there was a man. He complained a lot. He wanted to be successful, so he bought a big bookcase. He thought it would help him be successful. But it did not. He complained about it. + +So then he bought another bookcase. He thought it would work and make him successful. But it did not work either. He complained a lot. + +Finally, he bought a new bookcase but it was too big and it fell over. The man got angry and complained a lot but it did not help. The bookcase stayed on the ground and he never became successful. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a rabbit and a cat. They decided to go on an adventure together to find a beautiful gem. The rabbit was so excited to find the gem, but the cat wasn't sure if it was a good idea. + +The rabbit said to the cat, "We will have so much fun finding the gem! I know we can find it." + +The cat replied, "I don't understand. Why would we want to find a gem?" + +The rabbit giggled and said, "It will be a funny adventure, we can find it together!" + +The cat thought about it and then smiled. "Okay, that sounds like a lot of fun!" + +So they set off on their adventure and had such a great time looking for the gem. Eventually, they found it! It was so beautiful and sparkly, they both hugged each other and said, "We understand how important it is to have adventures together." + +And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Abigail. Abigail loved playing in the garden outside her house, especially when the sun was shining. + +One day when Abigail was playing, she saw a cute seal in the garden. Abigail ran over to it and shouted "Hi seal!" but the seal just made a funny noise and waddled away. Abigail felt a little bit helpless and she didn't know what to do. + +Just then, Abigail's dad came into the garden. He said "Hi Abigail, why don't you come with me and see if we can help the seal?" Abigail and her dad followed the seal. Eventually, they found the seal stuck in some mud. + +"Oh no!" said Abigail. Her dad smiled and said "Don't worry, the seal will be OK. Let's help it get back to the sea." + +So Abigail and her dad scooped up the seal and carried it to the sea. The seal was so happy, it splashed around in the waves and made lots of noises! + +Abigail felt very proud. Now she knew how to help helpless animals. +Once upon a time, there was a very bossy little boy named Toby. Toby was always trying to tell everyone what to do. One day, Toby stumbled upon a golden castle! When Toby walked inside, he heard someone say, “Welcome!†+ +Toby looked around and saw a big, friendly monster. The friendly monster said, “My name is Grumpy. I welcome you to my golden castle.†Toby smiled and said, “Hi Grumpy! Is this your castle?†Grumpy told Toby that the castle used to belong to the King a long time ago, but now it belonged to Grumpy and Grumpy had made it his own. + +Toby was so excited. He asked Grumpy if he could stay and Grumpy said yes! Toby was so happy that he stopped being bossy. He was now welcomed in the golden castle. Toby had been looking for a special place to call home and he found it in Grumpy’s golden castle! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who was three years old. Every day, Lily would wake up and go to her special playroom. She had a lot of toys in there, and she loved spending time playing in it. + +But one day, Lily noticed that the room was much quieter than usual. She looked around the room, but she couldn't find any of her toys. + +"Where are they?" she asked. + +"They're busy working," her mom said. "They are deep underground helping some miners today." + +Lily was sad that her toys were gone, but she was very excited to hear that they were doing something important. She asked if she could go to the mine and see them. + +"Maybe one day," her mom said. "But for now, you should get ready for the day and have fun in your playroom." + +So Lily did just that, and she was able to have fun even without her toys. She knew that her beloved toys were working hard down below, and she was happy to know that. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jane. Jane was smart and she wanted to grow corn. She planted lots of corn in her garden. But one day, it started to rain. Jane was sad and could not stop the rain from coming. + +Just then, she had an idea. Jane lied on the ground and wished for the rain to go away. It worked! The rain disappeared and the sun came out. Jane was so happy. + +With the sun shining, Jane's corn started to grow. It grew tall and looked very green. Jane was proud of her corn and she smiled at it. + +The end. +Once, a cow was walking near a farm. She was feeling very worried. Suddenly, she heard a loud sound. It was coming from the woods nearby. The cow was very scared and started to run away. + +Suddenly, she stopped and said to herself, "What was that sound? Where was it coming from?" She couldn't remember. + +Just then, a little rabbit jumped out from the woods. The rabbit said, "It was me! I was jumping around in the woods and I made that sound. Don't worry, you are safe". + +The cow said, "Thank you. I'm so relieved". + +But the rabbit had a trick up his sleeve. He said, "I want you to follow me into the woods. I want to show you something". + +The cow was worried but she wanted to find out what the rabbit was up to. So she followed him. When they got deeper into the woods, the rabbit said, "Spring! Spring! You're my dinner now." + +The poor cow had been tricked! The rabbit had caught her and was about to eat her. She was very scared and very worried. + +But she didn't manage to escape. The rabbit ate her up and that was the end of the poor cow. Not a happy ending. +Once upon a time there was a lazy farmer. He had a lot of work to do in the fields but he didn't want to do it. Instead, he stumbled around in the sunshine looking for herbs to pick. + +One day he found a big, green herb. He gave it a sniff and it smelt yummy! He put it in his pocket and kept on walking, stumbling around. + +Then he came across a big, juicy herb. He put it in his pocket too and stumbled off, looking for more. + +Soon he had found a lot of herbs and was feeling very tired. He stumbled back to his farm, ready for a rest. + +He took out the herbs from his pocket and put them in a jar. Then he went to bed, feeling very lazy after his herb-collecting adventure. + +The End. +Once there was a little boy named Sam. He liked to cook. One day, he noticed that his arm was a little bit stiff. He wanted to cook some food, but it was hard. He wanted to know why. + +His mom took him to the doctor. At the doctor's office, the doctor said he needed an x-ray to check his arm. Sam didn't understand what an x-ray was, but he was a brave boy and he agreed to have one done. + +The x-ray showed that Sam's arm wasn't flexible anymore. The doctor said he needed to wear a cast for 6 weeks before his arm would be normal again. + +Sam was so sad. He felt like he would never be able to cook again. He just wanted his arm to be flexible so he could cook like he used to. But it didn't look like he would get his wish. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two children. One was high and the other was low. The low child was sad because his friend was so high. He wanted to be friends, but felt sad. + +The high child noticed the sad child and decided to help. She reached out with her hand and said, "Come up here and be my friend." She lifted him high and kissed him on the cheek. + +The low child felt so happy that his friend had helped him. + +The moral of the story is that even when times are tough, we can always find a way to help a friend. A kiss of kindness can go a long way! +Once upon a time there was a generous turtle who was searching for lollipops. She saw a big, colourful lollipop and started to crawl slowly towards it. When she was almost there, an unexpected fox appeared and snatched the lollipop away. + +The turtle was disappointed but still hopeful. She asked the fox, “Can I have the lollipop please?†The fox smirked wickedly. “If you catch me, you can have the lollipop!†the fox said and started to run away. + +The turtle followed the fox, but it was too fast. She started to crawl faster, but it was no use- the fox was too far away. The turtle realised too late that she was tricked by the fox who was never going to give her the lollipop. + +The turtle was sad and disappointed, but she had learned her lesson. She decided to stop chasing after the fox and started to crawl back in search of a new lollipop. +Mommy was in a panic. She had been searching all day, but couldn't seem to find the bright red ball. She had promised her 3 year old child that they would play with it when they got home. + +The child was very sad. He thought that he would never get to play with his beloved ball again. He looked up at his mother in despair. + +"Mommy, will I ever find my ball?" he asked, his little voice barely audible. + +But his mother didn't hear him. She was too busy in a state of panic. + +Suddenly, she stopped and smiled. In the dull corner of the room, she had spotted the bright red ball. She bent down and picked it up, hugging it close to her chest. + +"Look, you found it!" she said, her voice full of joy. + +The little boy smiled and jumped for joy as he hugged his beloved ball. He knew he would never have to worry about not finding the ball again. +Tommy was walking alone in the park. He saw an orange post leaning against a tree. He walked up to it and thought that it looked funny. He smiled and said, "Hi post!" + +The post didn't answer, so Tommy tried again and said, "Can I lean on you?" Again, the post didn't answer. So, Tommy got closer and leaned against the post. It felt nice and warm. + +Suddenly, the post said, "I'm here for you, Tommy. Lean on me when you need a friend." + +Tommy was so surprised. He said, "Are you a magic post?" The post chuckled and said, "Maybe I am! Now, be sure to lean on me when you need a friend." + +Tommy smiled and said, "OK. Thank you, orange post!" He hugged it tightly, feeling very thankful for such an orange friend. +One day, Jack had a very special surprise for his three-year-old sister, Amanda. He brought a box full of cheese! Amanda was so cheerful that the she started to dance. "Oh thank you, Jack," she said. + +Jack smiled. "You're welcome," he said. "I'm happy to make you happy." He opened the box and removed each piece of cheese. Then he said, "I want you to share this cheese with your friends." + +Amanda's eyes sparkled with excitement. "We can make a cheese party!" she said. + +So, they gathered up all of Amanda's friends, and they put the cheese on a big plate. Everyone was so cheerful and they were having so much fun. They ate the cheese and they laughed and they talked until all the cheese was gone. + +At the end, everyone said their goodbyes and Amanda thanked Jack for the cheese. He was so happy to make her happy! +Once there was a little girl called Sally. She loved to go outside and explore the world around her. One day, she was playing in the garden when she saw a tank. It was a big, shiny tank and it made Sally very excited. + +Sally walked up to the tank and said hello. She asked it where it was going and the tank said it was going on an adventure. Sally was very curious and asked if she could join the tank. The tank thought for a moment before saying yes. + +So Sally climbed on the tank and it drove off. They drove through the woods and over a river. It was a crazy ride but Sally loved it and never wanted it to end. + +Suddenly, the tank stopped and Sally hopped off. Ahead of them was a giant castle. The tank said he wanted to follow the castle but Sally wanted to explore. In the end, they decided to follow the castle and explore together. Sally clapped her hands and they drove off to find out what was inside the castle. +It was Carol's birthday. She was three years old. Her family wanted to make it an extra special day. So, her mommy and daddy set a prize for her. + +"What is it?" Carol asked eagerly. She was so excited. + +"Its a pretty prize. A very special one for an extra special day," said her mommy. + +Carol smiled and she couldn't wait to find out what it was. She ran to the table where the prize was set. When she got there, she was surprised to see a big box. She quickly opened it and inside was a pretty new doll. + +She clapped her hands in delight. "This is the best prize ever! Thank you Mommy and Daddy," Carol said beaming. She hugged her parents and then ran off to play with her new doll. +One day, Jack was walking in the park and he saw something in the bushes. Jack went to take a closer look and he saw a pan! Jack was excited. He had never seen a pan before. He thought he could use it to make something. + +Suddenly, the pan started to shake. Jack was very scared and he took a step back. Out of the pan, a tiny fairy flew out. The fairy said "Hello, I'm Dorothy. I've been stuck in this pan for a thousand years." Jack couldn't believe it. + +Dorothy said she was very thirsty and asked Jack if he had anything to drink. Jack gave her some juice. After drinking the juice, Dorothy said she was feeling much better. + +Then Jack asked Dorothy about why she had been in the pan for so long. Dorothy said that a hundred years ago, a powerful wizard had cursed her and turned her into a dead pan! + +Dorothy said she was so thankful to Jack for freeing her. She said she wanted to reward him, so she gave him a magical bracelet. + +Jack was so excited and happy. From then on, Jack always carried the magical bracelet with him. He never expected to have such an amazing experience that day in the park. +The small boy was very excited. He marched into the living room and looked around. He had never seen so many different things. Suddenly he saw a toy dog in the corner. He liked it and he wanted to get it. + +He marched to his mother and said, "I want that toy dog yet. Please can I have it?" His mother thought it was very cute and said, "Yes, you can have it." + +The boy was so happy. He grabbed his toy and marched around the room with it. He talked to the dog and made it play with him. He had lots of fun and never wanted to put the toy down. + +It was the best present he had gotten in a long time and he marched around the living room with it for hours. He was very proud of his small toy dog yet. +Once there was a stubborn old man. He was very lonely and had no family. One day he went for a long walk and stumbled upon an empty field. He looked around and noticed a small mound of dirt. He approached the mound and saw that it was a freshly dug hole. + +"What are you doing?" said the man. + +A small voice answered from the hole. "I'm digging, sir," said a young lad. + +The old man asked, "What are you burying?" + +The young lad said, "It's an old toy that my mum gave me last year. I don't play with it anymore, but I want to keep it as a reminder of how much she cares for me. I'm burying it here so I can come visit it every once in a while." + +The old man was moved by the boy's simple act and asked if he could help. The two of them worked together and soon the toy was buried. + +The old man smiled and said, "That's a kind way to remember someone you care about." + +The young lad smiled back and said, "It's empty now, but I know it's still full of love." +John was playing in the park. The sun was out and it felt warm on his face. He was having lots of fun, running around and playing with his friends. Then he saw it. Right by the edge of the park was the biggest tree ever. It was so tall that it reached the sky! + +John ran over to the tree and looked up. He gasped when he saw it. Gently dangling from the top of the tree was a shiny screw! + +John was amazed. He tried to reach the screw, but it was far too high. He sighed in disappointment. + +Luckily, his friend Sarah had seen him trying to get the screw. She offered to help him get it. + +John smiled. Together they reached up, so high, and eventually managed to grab it. The screw was warm in their hands. + +John thanked Sarah and they both ran back to the park, happy and excited with their new shiny warm screw. +A small rabbit named Ella hopped around the forest. Suddenly, she came across a big log in her path. She wanted to move it but, it was too heavy. + +Ella yelled to the forest, "Is anyone here who can help me move this log?". + +Suddenly, a powerful bear appeared. The bear had sharp claws and he was very strong. + +Ella said, "Thank you for helping me, bear." + +The bear snarled and grabbed the log. He easily pushed it aside. Ella hopped away quickly, scared. + +The bear was not finished yet. He chased Ella and grabbed her with his sharp claws. Ella squealed for help but, nobody could hear her. The bear dragged her away deep into the forest and she was never heard from again. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy stove. It stayed in one place all day long, and never moved. + +One day, something happened that changed all that. The stove suddenly had a plan. It was going to do something that it had never done before. It was going to reverse! + +The lazy stove slowly moved backwards. At first it went slowly, but then it picked up speed. It reversed right out of the kitchen, out the door and into the backyard. + +When it had finished reversing, the stove was surprised at where it had ended up. It had never been in this part of the yard before! + +The lazy stove had reversed its way to a brand new spot. It was happy to be able to move around, and it has been happily reversing ever since. +One morning, Sally the dog was taking a walk in the park when she noticed a clumsy mailbox lying near the grass. She thought to herself it looked so funny lying there! She wanted to get a closer look. + +Sally flopped down on her belly and crawled closer to get a better look. Suddenly, the mailbox opened up and out came a little mouse! Sally was so surprised that she jumped backwards and barked. + +The mouse squeaked and said, "Oh no! What are you doing here Sally? I was taking a nap in the mailbox." + +Sally answered, "I'm sorry! I was just curious about the funny looking mailbox and I wanted to take a closer look. I didn't mean to startle you." + +The mouse smiled and said, "That's ok. I'm used to clumsy mailboxes." + +Sally laughed. "Me too!" she said. And then they both wagged their tails and went off for an adventure in the park. +Max was excited for the holiday. He was playing with his toys when dad came in. "Max, it's time to go on our holiday," dad said. Max couldn't believe it. + +"Let's go! Let's go!" he shouted, jumping up and down. + +Dad smiled. "Hold on, Max," he said. "We have to pick up your brother, Sam first." + +Max groaned. He didn't like when his brother came. But dad took his hand and they set off. + +When they arrived at Sam's house, Max saw Sam playing with his friends. He couldn't help but poke Sam in the arm. + +Sam was mad. He shouted, "That was terrible!" + +Dad looked at Max sternly. "Max, we don't poke people, we're going on a holiday, remember?" + +Max nodded his head. He knew he shouldn't poke people. He was sorry. + +Dad smiled. "Come on, let's go our holiday, Max," he said. + +Max smiled back. He knew it was going to be a great holiday now! +Mommy put on her heavy bathrobe and kissed her little girl's forehead. +"I love you, sweetheart," she said. +The little girl hugged her mummy and said, "I love you too, Mama!" + +Mommy opened the door and they both stepped outside. It was a sunny day and the birdies were singing. The little girl ran around and tried to catch the butterflies. Mommy watched her daughter with a big smile on her face. + +But then the little girl got tired of running and wanted a break. She turned to her Mommy and asked, "Can we lay in the grass?" Mommy nodded and they both plopped down onto the soft grass. + +The little girl rested her head on Mommy's chest and enjoyed the warmth from her mummy's heavy bathrobe. She closed her eyes and whispered, "I love you, Mommy." + +Mommy hugged her daughter tight and said, "I love you more, my special girl." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy who was only three years old. She had a beautiful, small notebook that she treasured the most. Whenever she was in the garden, she would write in the notebook. + +One day, Lucy was out in the garden playing when she saw something out of the corner of her eye. A rabbit had hopped out of the bushes and was looking around, clearly lost. Lucy felt very worried for the rabbit and decided to try to help it. + +She smiled at the rabbit, who was looking at her with its big eyes. "Do you need help?", she asked it. + +The rabbit silently started to push its nose against the notebook in Lucy's hands. She knew it wanted the notebook. She smiled and replied, "Yes, you can have it". + +Then, Lucy carefully gave the notebook to the rabbit. The bunny showed its gratitude by hopping around and jumping with joy around Lucy. + +Lucy watched the rabbit hop away into the bushes and smiled. She was glad she could help the bunny and felt that she didn't need the notebook anymore. She was no longer worried. +Once upon a time there was a sweet little girl called Millie. Millie was three years old and loved to play. + +One day Millie was outside playing, when suddenly she spotted a pink pupil. The pupil was hopping around on its long legs, and Millie thought it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. + +Millie decided to try and catch the pink pupil, but it was so fast. No matter how hard Millie tried, she just couldn’t catch the pupil. + +Then a wise old owl flew down from the tree and said:"Why don’t you just let the pink pupil pass Millie?" + +Millie nodded and stepped aside, and the pink pupil hopped on its way. Millie smiled in delight. From then on, Millie always let the animals pass instead of trying to catch them every time. +John and Jane felt so excited. They were getting married! They chose the most beautiful colors—blue and yellow—for their wedding decorations. Jane decided she would paint the room. Every morning she got up early and painted. + +John watched her paint. He smiled and said, “You are so talented!†+ +But after a few weeks of painting, John started to get impatient. He wanted the room to be done. So he told Jane to hurry up and paint faster. + +Jane thought he was being mean. She wanted to take her time and do it right. But because she loved him, she tried to paint more quickly. + +But the room still wasn’t finished in time. On the day of the marriage, most of the walls were still blank. John was so angry he ended up calling off the wedding. + + Jane was very sad. She watched John walk away, ever so slow. She knew that her love for art destroyed her marriage. +Once upon a time, there were two sisters called Mandy and Sarah. Mandy was three years old, and Sarah was four. + +One day, Mandy and Sarah were playing in Mandy’s bedroom. They wanted to make it look really nice, so they decided to decorate it. Mandy went to find some sparkly stuff to decorate her big bed. Sarah wanted to make the tap look pretty, so she found a decoration for it. + +Mandy and Sarah worked really hard, and their bedroom soon looked incredible. When they were finished, Mandy and Sarah both agreed it was the prettiest bedroom in the whole world. + +To finish the decoration, Mandy found some tiny bells and said: “Let's tie them around the tap so it will make a nice sound when we turn it on!â€. Sarah thought it was a great idea, so she tied the bells to the tap. + +When they turned on the tap, they heard a beautiful sound. Mandy and Sarah looked at each other and smiled. They were so excited about their incredible bedroom! +One day, Bob picked up a pen and paper and decided to write a letter. He thought about all the amazing things that he could say in his mail. He wrote and wrote, until he was finished. + +Bob looked over the mail, it was perfect. He carefully put it in an envelope and sealed it. Then he walked out of the door, to the postbox. + +"What are you doing, Bob?" Asked his mum. + +"I'm sending my mail." Replied Bob. + +His mum smiled. "That sounds like a great idea. I'm sure your letter will make someone very happy." + +Bob placed his mail in the postbox. Then, he stood back and watched as the postman took it away. Bob felt so proud, he had written all by himself. + +The next day, Bob waited very quietly. After a while, a letter addressed to Bob arrived in the mail. Bob's mum helped him open it and inside was a postcard with a big thank you from his friend. Bob felt so happy! He had written a letter and his friend thanked him for it! +One day, a thoughtful pupil was running around the playground. He was singing and having fun. Suddenly, a pup came running up to him. The pup barked. The pupil was so happy and stopped running. He bent down and patted the pup. + +The pupil said, "Pup, do you want to play?" + +The pup barked and wagged its tail. The pupil ran to get a ball and the pup followed him. They played catch for a long time and had a lot of fun. + +At the end, the pup was tired and lay down. The pupil sat next to the pup and said, "It was so much fun today, pup. I'm so glad you came to play." The pup barked and licked the pupil's hand. The pupil smiled and said, "We must do this again soon!" +Once upon a time, a boy called Jack was walking outside with his Mom. They were looking for a car to buy. On the way they saw a pink automobile. Jack was so excited that he started to smile and jump up and down. + +Mom asked Jack, "Do you like this car?" + +Jack shouted, "Yes, Mom I like it. It's so pink and pretty!" + +Jack's Mom said, "Let's buy it then!" + +Jack smiled and clapped his hands together in excitement. He hopped into the car and started to cry. + +Mom asked, "Why are you crying, Jack?" + +Jack said, "I'm so happy, Mom! I love the pink car!" + +Mom wrapped her arms around Jack and said, "I'm so happy that you like it!" + +From that day on, Jack drove his new pink car everywhere, and he was always happy. +Once upon a time there was a duck in the pond. The duck loved to dress up and always wore the most beautiful clothes. He had a crown and a cape. + +One day the duck was feeling very miserable. He looked around, but he could not find his favorite clothes. He had no idea where they had gone. + +The duck said, "Who has taken my clothes?" + +Just then, a sneaky fox appeared and said, "It was me! I have taken your clothes because I wanted them to look nice too." + +The duck felt so sad and there was nothing he could do. He was too scared to take his clothes back from the fox. The duck had to remain miserable and he could never wear his beautiful clothes again. +Mum and Dad took the kids to the library. Little Lucy was excited! She saw so many books with pictures and wanted to read them all. + +Mum said, "Oh look, here's one with thick pages. I'm sure you'd like it." + +Lucy happily grabbed the book, lifted it off the shelf and hugged it close to her chest. + +Mum said, "What do you want to say to the book?" + +Lucy smiled and said, "Thank you for being so thick!" + +Mum laughed and said, "Shall we take it home?" + +Lucy nodded and said, "Yes please!" + +So they took the book home, and Lucy read it every single day. The thick pages kept her busy and she even learned some new words. +Paul and his mum were going to the beach. The beach was on a beautiful island. It was such a tidy place! + +When they arrived at the beach, Paul was so excited. He could hardly wait to go and explore. Mum said,"We will visit some interesting places here. All we need is to be very careful." + +Paul and his mum went for a walk around the island. Everywhere was so neat and tidy. Paul saw a big rock and wanted to climb up it. His mum said, "Yes, but be careful Paul. Don't fall." + +Paul made it to the top of the rock. He smiled when he saw the amazing view from the top of the island. There was a lighthouse and lots of trees. There was also a beautiful lake, perfect for swimming! + +His mum said "This is a special place. We need to be sure to visit again." + +Paul nodded and smiled. He was so glad he came to this beautiful and tidy island. +Jane and her mum were getting ready to move house. As they drove up to the new house, Jane was so excited she couldn't stay still.She asked her mum: "What is that noise?". + +Mum smiled and said: "That's the rhythm of the new place. It has an incredible feeling". + +The moment they stepped into their new house, Jane's eyes lit up. They began to unpack their boxes and Jane suddenly noticed something - a toy box! Inside the box, she found a set of drums. She took them out, sat on the floor and started to play. + +The rhythm was incredible! She had found something special, the rhythm of the new house. Jane and her mum had a wonderful evening unpacking the new house and enjoying their new home. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sara and Jack. Sara was very strong because she had lots of muscle. Jack was not as strong, but he was very clever. + +One day, they were playing together and Sara offered to lend Jack some of her muscles! Jack was so excited and thanked her with a big hug. + +Jack took the muscle and started lifting. He worked so hard and soon he was lifting things that he would have never been able to do before. + +The next day, Sara saw the muscle was empty. Jack had used it all up! Sara laughed and gave Jack a big hug. They both felt so happy and proud of each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little pig with a shiny horn. Everywhere he went, people stared. One day, he was walking through the woods when he heard a loud noise. He was scared, so he quickly folded his legs together and tucked his head into his chest. + +Suddenly, a giant bear emerged from the woods! The little pig was very scared! His legs shook as the bear stepped closer. + +"Don't be scared!" said the bear. "I won't hurt you. I just wanted to see your shiney horn!" + +The little pig was surprised to hear the bear talk and he began to feel a little bit less scared. He slowly unfolded his legs and stood up. He looked at the bear and smiled. + +"Thank you," said the pig. "I was very scared, but now I'm not. Do you want to see my horn?" + +The bear nodded and the little pig showed him his shiny horn. The bear admired it and then asked the little pig if he wanted to go explore the forest together. The little pig was so excited! He jumped and said yes! + +And they were never scared ever again! +Joey was a very careless boy. He always forgot to do what his mom asked him. One day, his mom asked him to put his sweater away, but he didn't listen. + +Later, Joey wanted to play in the park, but he couldn't find his sweater. He started to cry. He looked all around his room and everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Suddenly, his mom came in and said, "Joey, why are you crying? I told you to put your sweater away." + +Joey felt guilty and started to cry even more. His mom found his sweater and gave it to him. She said, "I'm sorry, Joey. Let's remember to put things away when Mommy says so, okay?" + +Joey held his mom's hand and thought to himself, "I'll never be careless again." +Once upon a time, there was an old, ancient tree. Its roots had become so big and strong, they stretched far and wide. + +One day, two animals, a rabbit and a squirrel, were wandering near the tree. "Look", said the rabbit, "these roots belong to this tree. They should be ours." + +The squirrel frowned. He shook his head and said, "No, this tree belongs to all of us. We should share it." + +But the rabbit wouldn't listen. He wanted the tree all to himself. "I will fight you for it," he said angrily. + +A deep voice echoed from the tree. It was the tree speaking to them. "You must not fight. If you do, you will only cause harm and hurt each other. Share and work together instead." + +The rabbit and the squirrel listened. They understood the tree's wise advice and decided to work together. The squirrel used his tail to gather nuts and the rabbit hopped around to get some carrots. Together, they enjoyed the fruits of their anicent tree. +Once upon a time, there was a pig called Daisy. Daisy liked to eat celery but one day something different happened. She found a big block of ice and it was melting in the sun. She sat there and watched with fascination as the ice melted away. + +Then, Daisy had an idea. She ran to the fridge and got a big bunch of celery. She quickly put it on top of the block of ice and watched. She giggled as the ice started to melt and the celery was getting wet. + +After a few minutes, Daisy was happy to see that the ice had melted and the celery was cooked. She picked it up and took a big bite. It was delicious! + +Daisy smiled at the sun, grateful for making the different thing happen. “Thank you for melting the ice!†she said with a grin. +Once upon a time, there was a boy and a girl who lived in a town. The town was busy and exciting, but the two children were worried. One day, the boy and the girl wanted to try something new. They decided to go for a walk and explore the town. + +They walked along, taking in the sights and sounds of the town. Then, they came across an old park. It was old and overgrown, with tall trees and paths that twisted around. The boy and the girl looked up and down the paths, and wondered what was around the next twist. + +They went further along the twists and turns, and soon got really excited. The paths seemed to go on forever, and they found lots of wonderful things. They explored the park until the sun had almost gone down. Then they made their way slowly home, feeling tired but happy. + +When they got back to the town, they were a bit worried. They had been gone for a long time, and their parents may have been worried. But to their relief, their parents were not angry, but very happy to see them safe and sound. + +So the boy and the girl learned an important lesson that day - to stay safe, but also enjoy the adventure of exploring a new town. +A dog sat in a tight corner of the room. She watched curiously as two people had an argument. The woman with red hair stepped close to the man and asked a question. + +"Why did you do it?" + +The man's face was angry. He scowled and pointed his finger at the woman. + +"It was your fault!" he yelled. + +The man started to move closer to the woman and the dog started to growl. But it was too late. The man grabbed the woman's arm and held it tight. + +The dog barked and growled, but the man wouldn't stop. He shouted as he pushed the woman out of the room. + +The dog whimpered and returned to his tight corner. He just stared sadly at the empty room, wishing he could have done something to stop it. But it was too late. The woman was gone and he was alone. +Molly walked out of the door and sighed. Her collar had broken and it needed to be fixed. She took her broken collar and began to walk to the store. + +Molly arrived outside the store, she was about to go inside when she noticed the sun was shining. The sky was a beautiful, mild blue. Molly smiled and decided to sit down in the sun and try to fix her collar. + +Molly smiled widely as she saw the sun shining and felt a warm, mild breeze. She began to fix her collar and said to herself, “I think I can make this work.†Then, as she was putting her collar back together, she heard a voice. + +“Hi Molly! Why don’t you come inside with us and have some ice cream?†said the voice. Molly turned around and saw her friends standing at the doorway, inviting her over. + +Molly couldn't refuse such an offer. She finished up fixing her collar and ran inside with her friends for ice cream. She smiled as she watched her friends laughing, the sunlight shining all around them. +Once there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to explore. One afternoon, Tim was walking in the forest looking for creatures. As he took each step, he heard a whisper. He looked around, but he couldn't see anyone. + +Tim walked closer and closer, becoming braver and braver. Suddenly, he heard it again! He peeked around a tree, and there he saw a tiny creature. It was only one inch tall. Tim was amazed. + +The creature looked up at Tim and said, "Hello! My name is Sandy." She was so quiet Tim could barely hear her. He smiled and said, "Hello Sandy!" + +Sandy laughed and said, "That's much too loud! You have to whisper here in this forest or else the big creatures will hear us!" + +Tim and Sandy had such a good time talking that day. Whenever the creature spoke he listened very carefully, and tried to whisper as loud as he could. +Mia was a three year old and always wanted to have fun. One day, she spotted a robot at the playground and wanted to learn how it works. Mia asked the robot questions, but it didn't answer. Mia insisted, but the robot still didn't reply. She was about to give up, but then she decided to be patient. + +Mia waited a few minutes and then the robot finally spoke. "What do you want from me?" it asked. Mia was excited and told the robot want she wanted to know. The robot replied, "I'm sorry Mia, but I'm not allowed to answer those questions". Mia insisted and the robot repeated, "I'm sorry, I can't answer those questions". + +The robot had been very patient with Mia, so Mia thanked him and went to the sandbox to play. +One day, a little girl named Maria was feeling very adventurous. She peeked into a room with a big old door. Inside, Maria saw a shiny purple test. She wanted to escape with the test but it was too big for her to carry on her own. + +Suddenly, Maria heard a voice. "I can help you carry the test, but only if you promise to share it with me!" She turned to see a big red dragon standing behind her. Maria was scared but thankful at the same time, so she agreed to share the test with the dragon. + +The dragon was very grateful and thanked Maria for her kindness. Together, they carefully lifted the test and escaped the room. Maria and the dragon walked together, the test bouncing between them. As they reached the end of their journey, Maria and the dragon said goodbye and headed their separate ways. + +Maria was so happy. She had been brave enough to face her fears and now she was the proud owner of a shiny new test! +Babu was a little monkey who lived in the jungle. One day Babu was playing when he heard a loud noise. He looked around but he couldn't see any noise at all. He became curious and wanted to find the source of the noise. + +He followed the noise until he reached a clearing in the jungle. Suddenly he saw a wild animal! Babu was a little scared so he climbed a nearby tree. The animal looked at him and warned him to stay away. The animal said, “I'm a big and strong lion, and I don't like nosiy monkeys!†+ +Babu was scared and he wanted to leave as soon as possible. But the noise he had heard earlier seemed to be getting louder and louder. He quickly realised that the lion was making the noise. The lion was growling and snarling, making the noise even harder. + +Babu decided to be very careful and started to climb down the tree. The lion watched him carefully and warned him again to stay away. Babu listened to the warning and kept his distance. He was relieved when he was finally out of the jungle and safe! +Once upon a time, there was a mom, a dad and a little boy. The family was very happy, but they had one problem. The house they lived in was very old and gray. The mom and the dad decided they needed to care for the house to make it better. + +So, they worked and worked and worked to make the house better. They painted the walls bright blue and green, and they put in new windows to let in lots of light. The dad even bought some new furniture and the mom hung pretty pictures on the walls. + +Finally, the house was almost finished and the little boy was so excited. He could not wait to show everyone how beautiful the house was. His mom and dad smiled and told him that the house was now their forever home, and that with a lot of care and a lot of will, they had made it beautiful. The little boy was so happy and hugged his mom and dad. + +The family all lived happily ever after, in their beautiful and bright home. +Once there was a small boy named Tim. On Tuesday, Tim wanted to get some sour candy. He asked his mom if he could get some. + +"No," she said, "sour candy is not good for you." + +Tim was sad. He wanted the sour candy very much. "Please, mom," he begged, hoping she would change her mind. + +Finally, his mom said, "OK, you can get the sour candy. But, you must only get one piece. And you must eat it outside." + +Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, mom!" He ran outside and got one piece of the delicious sour candy. He ate it quickly and licked his lips. He loved the sour taste of the candy! +Once, there lived a little girl named Sarah. She was only 3 years old, and loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Sarah decided to go on an adventure and discover new things. She ventured into the woods where she noticed something grey lying on the ground. + +Sarah went closer to take a look, but as she got closer, she became more and more upset. It turned out that the grey thing on the ground was a little wounded bird. + +The bird was in pain and looked very scared. Sarah gently picked it up and asked: “Are you OK, little birdie?†+ +Fortunately, the bird was fine and just needed a bit of care and rest. Sarah was happy and so she took the bird home with her. + +At home, Sarah took good care of the bird. After a few days the bird was healthy again and flew away with a big smile on its face. + +Sarah had made a new friend and was very happy. Her adventure had been a success – she had discovered something new, and helped a creature in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. He was three years old and he loved animals. He had a pet cat named Fluffy. Joe loved to spend time with Fluffy and play with him. + +One day, Joe was feeling a bit nervous so he decided to go outside and imagine a new adventure with Fluffy. He imagined that they were going on a magical walk and that anything was possible. As Joe and Fluffy stepped outside, he could feel the cool breeze on his face and it made him feel happy. + +Suddenly, Joe spotted a bee buzzing around, so he turned to Fluffy and said, "Let's go explore!" Joe and Fluffy ran around the backyard for hours, discovering new things and playing games. They imagined their backyard as a new and exciting world. + +Joe was so nervous at first, but exploring his backyard with his pet Fluffy made him feel happy and confident. Joe and Fluffy were so excited that they stayed out until it was dark outside. When they finally went back inside, Joe was so happy. He couldn't wait to come back and explore again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Annie. She was only three, but one thing she already knew was that she must always hurry. + +One day, Annie was hurrying in the park when she stumbled upon a big old wreck. She was so curious and wanted to investigate more closely. She slowly started making her way towards the wreck, but was stopped by her mom. + +Annie's mom said, "Annie, you must be careful! That wreck looks weak and might hurt you." + +Annie nodded her head and hurried away from the wreck. She knew it was not a good idea to stay there too long. + +Annie did not forget the wreck, though. From then on, she learned to always be careful and not to Hurry too close to things that look weak. + +The End +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jake who lived on a farm. He was very happy and spent almost everyday helping his mom and playing outside with his friends. +One day his mom said to him, "We have to do some work today. I need to you count all the necks of our chickens in the coop." Jake didn’t understand why counting the chickens was important, but he knew his mom was serious and insisted he do it. + +He started counting and when he reached the last chicken he realized that all of the chickens had the same number. “Hey momâ€, he said, “all the chickens have the same number!†His mom smiled and looked at him, “I knew you could do it, Jake. You see those numbers tell us how many chickens we have on our farm.†+ +Jake was happy he could help, but he knew something was missing. He walked around looking for the chickens but he couldn’t find any. His mom saw his confusion and said “Don’t worry Jake, some of the chickens have been taken to another farm. They are in a tight pen so that none of them can escapeâ€. Jake understood and went back to counting, he knew the number wouldn’t change now. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl who loved to sing. Every day she sang out loud, no matter where she was. One day she was singing a song while playing with her phone. Suddenly, there was a loud noise that made her stop. It was so scary that she dropped her phone and ran away. + +The next day, the small girl was still afraid to go near her phone. But then came a beautiful voice singing her favorite song. Slowly, she peeped from behind the curtains and was surprised to see a small bird perched atop the phone. It kept singing the song and the small girl realized that it was the same noise that scared her the day before. + +She laughed and approached the phone. The bird spread its little wings and flew away with a cheerful chirp. Even though the noise had scared her, it had led to a magical moment. +From then on, the small girl didn't worry when she heard loud noises. They just made her sing even louder! +One day a mommy and her little girl were out shopping. They arrived at a store, and the mommy brought a boot for the little girl. It was a beautiful boot – blue, shiny, and with a special buckle for the girl’s foot. + +“Oh, Mommy!†the little girl said. “Can I have it?†+ +The mommy smiled and nodded. “Yes, you can,†she said. “Let me teach you how to put it on.†+ +The mommy showed the little girl how to put on the boot. “See?†the mommy said. “It’s easy.†+ +But when the mommy and the little girl went outside, the little girl was ashamed. Everyone was pointing and laughing at her. + +The little girl’s face went red. “Mommy,†she said, her voice trembling. “Why are they pointing at me?†+ +The mommy looked at the little girl’s boot and then looked away. “Oh sweetie,†she said sadly. “The boot is on your left foot and it’s supposed to go on your right foot.†+ +The little girl was so embarrassed. She had put the boot on the wrong foot! +Once upon a time there was a huge swing. It was so big it could fit three people if they wanted to swing together. + +One day, two best friends, Jack and Jill, were playing in their garden. They both wanted to swing on the huge swing. + +Jill said with a big smile, "Let's swing on the swing together!" + +Jack replied, "Okay, but only if it's true!" + +They both climbed onto the swing and started to swing higher and higher. They both laughed and squealed with delight. + +Soon, the sun started to set, so Jack and Jill got off the swing and said goodbye. They knew that true friends always stick together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Charlotte. She was only three years old. Charlotte was a very curious girl and one day, she found a knife in her grandma's kitchen. Charlotte was excited and clapped her hands. + +Charlotte went to show her grandma the knife, but her grandma saw the knife and became very worried. She told Charlotte it was dangerous to have a knife and asked her to put it away. + +Charlotte asked her grandma why it was dangerous and her grandma explained to her that if you don't know how to use the knife, you could hurt yourself and other people. + +Charlotte returned the knife to its place in the kitchen and promised her grandma she would never take a knife without asking first. + +The moral of this story is to always be careful with things that can be dangerous and never take them without permission. +Molly was playing with her dolls in her room when she noticed a picture on the wall. She looked closely at it and saw that it was of a garden with a fountain. Molly looked closer and saw a lady standing in the fountain and playing with the water. Molly thought it was fun and asked her mummy if she could try it. + +Mummy said, "Yes, of course you can. Just make sure that you are very careful. When you play in a fountain, you will get very wet!" Molly giggled and said, "That's okay. I like getting wet!" + +Molly went outside and sat in the fountain. She splashed the water with her hands and let it soak her. She smiled as the cool water touched her skin. It felt very nice. + +Mummy watched Molly play and said, "Do you like it?" Molly nodded her head and said, "Yes! This is so much fun!" Mummy smiled and said, "It sure is! Just make sure you don't soak yourself too much." + +Molly took mummy's advice and got out of the fountain. She felt refreshed and ready to play more. Molly smiled and said, "Thank you mummy. It was so helpful to play in the fountain." + +Mummy hugged Molly and said, "You're welcome! You can play in the fountain anytime you want, just make sure you are careful." Molly thanked mummy +Once upon a time there was a little boy who had a bedroom of his own. He was very excited to have his own special space. + +One day his mom came into the bedroom and asked him a question. She asked him, "What do you hope for when you come into this room?" + +The little boy thought hard, and then said, "I hope I can make it my happy place." + +His mom smiled and said, "That is a great wish. You can make it your happy place by always keeping it open to anyone who might need a friend or some help. That way your bedroom can help make others happy too." + +The little boy hugged his mom and said he would keep his bedroom open for anyone who needed a friend. From then on, his bedroom was his happy place, and it filled his heart with joy to help other people. + +The moral of this story is that we can all make our own corner of the world a happier place by being open to helping others. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sue who was very eager to explore new places. Her family had decided to take a trip to the airport. + +When they arrived, Sue was excited and ran around the different shops and restaurants until her dad said they had to go. + +When Sue asked why, her mom explained that dad had to replace the car tyres as they were too worn out to travel. + +Sue was disappointed, so her dad promised she could choose a toy from the shop once he had finished. + +Sue was so eager to go, she ran ahead of him to the shop. She chose a beautiful doll and said that she was all ready for their next adventure. + +And off to the airport they went! +Once upon a time there was a poor rabbit named Jax. Jax lived in a small burrow far away from the rest of his family. One day he noticed a bell glistening in the sun and he couldn't resist going over to take a closer look. When he got close enough he heard a voice calling out to him, it was a rich woman! She offered him a large bag of carrots and said he could have them if he rushed over to the market with them and sold them for her. + +Jax eagerly took the bag of carrots and rushed to the market. As soon as he arrived, he started selling the carrots to the other animals. By the time the sun had set, he had sold all of the carrots and he proudly carried home the money he earned. + +The next day, Jax heard the bell again and soon noticed a richer looking woman standing next to it. She said that if he could rush to the other side of the forest and collect some special mushrooms, she would give him a big bag of gold coins. Jax didn’t hesitate and he rushed to the other side of the forest to find the mushrooms. + +He returned a few hours later with the mushrooms in hand. The woman was delighted with his work and handed Jax a big bag of gold coins. Now, Jax was quite rich and could help his family out of their financial troubles. Ever since then, Jax has been ringing +Once upon a time there was a blue ball. It twisted and turned around like it was in a dance. Everywhere the ball went people laughed and smiled. They thought it was so funny. + +The ball was so happy it started to twist even faster. It hopped, skipped and spun until it was dizzy. But it still kept on twisting. + +Soon the people started to play a game. They tried to guess what the blue ball was going to do next. They said things like "will it jump up high?" or "will it spin to the left?". Everyone tried to make the best guess. And every time somebody guessed something right, the people cheered and laughed. They thought it was a great joke. + +The blue ball loved to make the people happy. So it kept on twisting, spinning and turning until the people were all laughing. Then it rested and watched the people smile. +Mommy was holding a blue gift. She wanted to give it to her little girl. + +"What does Mommy have?" the little girl asked. + +"It's for you, my special girl!" Mommy said. "We have to attach it together." + +Mommy and the little girl took off the wrapping paper. They found two leather straps. + +"Let's attach the straps together," Mommy said. + +Mommy and the little girl put the straps together. The little girl held the blue gift tight. + +The little girl smiled. "I love my blue gift!" she said. + +Mommy smiled too. "I'm glad you like it," she said. + +The little girl hugged Mommy. This was the best gift! +The little girl went walking along the street. She saw a post and she wanted to whistle. She stopped in front of the post and puckered her lips. Suddenly, a loud noise came out of her mouth. It was a whistle! The little girl was so happy that she was able to make a noise. + +After she had finished whistling, the little girl noticed that the post was dirty. She didn't like it so she ran away to find something better. She ran and ran until she finally came across a post which was shiny and clean. It was just perfect for her to whistle to. + +The little girl went close to the post, puckered her lips and whistled away. It was a beautiful whistle and the little girl was very happy. From then on, the little girl whistled to the clean post whenever she passed by. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy who was 3 years old. She was walking through the park with her mom, looking at the flowers and birds in the trees. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise like a booming thunder. Her mom said, "Let's hurry! We need to get out of the park." + +Amy was confused, so she asked her mom, "Why, mommy? Isn't it just thunder?" But her mom just grabbed Amy's hand and said, "Yes, but it could be something else, too. We need to get out of here." + +The two of them ran quickly out of the park. As they hurried away, Amy heard screams and saw some people running away in fear. She asked her mom what was happening. "We're in a war, Amy," her mom said sadly. "That noise was a gun. We need to hurry so we can be safe." + +Amy was embarrassed that she didn't know about the war. But she knew to be safe and stay with her mom. So they ran quickly away, holding hands all the way. As they ran, they heard the thunder and screams. But they stayed safe until they reached home. + +At home, Amy and her mom hugged each other tightly. They were both thankful that they had reached home safe. They made sure to always stay close and listen to warnings in case another war came. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Molly.She was three years old and full of energy. She always loved to wear her favorite dress —it was pink, frilly and made her feel special. + +One day, she was running around outside in her yard, twirling and dancing in circles, when she saw a little puppy walking by. Molly smiled so big and could hardly contain herself—she had never seen a puppy before. + +"Hello, little puppy!" said Molly. The puppy wagged its tail in response and then sat down, looking at Molly with its big eyes and its little pink nose. Molly stepped closer and the puppy licked her hand. Molly giggled and hugged the puppy around its neck. + +"This is my new furry friend!" said Molly. + +Molly and the puppy explored the yard together, smelling the flowers and chasing bugs. They were best friends now and Molly decided she wanted to name him. + +"I will call you Lucky," said Molly with a lovely smile. + +Molly took Lucky back inside and told her parents all about him. They both smiled and gave Lucky some treats. + +Molly and Lucky have been best friends ever since and Molly loves wearing her special dress so that Lucky knows how much she loves him. +Once upon a time there was an octopus who lived in a warm pond. One day the octopus wanted to move to a bigger pond. So, the octopus packed up its things and started to travel. + +The octopus started to move through the tall grass, but it didn't get very far before it noticed a big, green frog. + +The frog said "Where are you going little octopus? This isn't the way to the big pond." + +The octopus replied, "I am looking for a bigger pond, a pond that is warmer than this one." + +The frog smiled and said, "Come with me, I will take you to the warm pond. Follow me!" + +So the octopus followed the frog and after a few minutes they arrived at the warm pond. + +The octopus was so happy and thanked the frog for showing it the way. The octopus put its things down and moved in to its new home. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Zola. Zola was very lucky, because she lived in a beautiful house with her family. + +One day, Zola's mum put her in charge of a very important job. She said to Zola, "Can you please pour the butter into my bowl?" Zola said excitedly, "Yes, mum!" + +So, she grabbed the butter and carefully poured it into the bowl. She smiled as she watched the butter fill the bowl. She was very proud that she had managed to do it all by herself. + +When she had finished, mum said, "Good job, Zola! You are so lucky!" Zola felt happy and smiled from ear to ear. +Sarah wanted to clean her horse. He was so cute with his brown hair and white spots. But her horse wouldn't stand still. He kept prancing around and shaking his head. + +Sarah tried to grab hold of him, but he kept moving away from her. She asked her mom to help and her mom said she would. + +Together, they were able to get ahold of the horse and Sarah began to brush him clean. He still fidgeted, but he stopped shaking his head. After many minutes of brushing, their horse was nice and shiny. + +"See, wasn't that easy?" said Sarah's mom. "Now your horse is all clean and he looks so cute." + +Sarah gave the horse a big hug and said, "Thank you for not running away mom! You are the best!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was very happy. She loved to eat jelly. She always wanted to have some more. + +One day Jane's mom said, "Jane, no more jelly today, it is time to go to bed." + +Jane was so sad because she wanted more jelly. She said, "But mom, pleeease I want more jelly!" + +Mom said, "No, it is time for bed." + +Jane started to get angry and she started to stomp her feet. Suddenly, Jane's mom's beautiful jar of jelly broke! It was all over the floor. + +Both Jane and her mom were so shocked and embarrassed. Jane felt bad for breaking the jar. + +Mom said, "It's okay Jane, accidents happen. Let's clean it up and I'll make you a special treat instead." + +Jane said, "Okay mom, I'm sorry." + +Jane and mom cleaned up the mess and they went on to have a fun time together eating the special treat! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Ryan. Ryan was three years old and he was very curious. + +One day, Ryan was playing near the sink. He looked up to see a big faucet near the sink. It was mysterious and shiny. + +Ryan couldn't understand why the faucet was there. So he asked his mom, "What does that faucet do?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Let's find out together." + +So Ryan and his mom turned the faucet on. Immediately, there was a loud gush of water! Ryan was so excited; he had never seen anything like it before. + +They both watched as the water raced down the sink. After a few moments, the water stopped and Ryan said, "Wow! I want to do it again!" + +His mom said, "We'll do it later. But now it's time to return to the living room and finish our puzzle." + +So Ryan and his mom returned to the living room, but Ryan couldn't help but think about the mysterious faucet. He couldn't wait to return and explore it some more! +Once upon a time, there lived a dependable little girl named Marie. All the people in Marie's village loved her very much because of her big and beautiful smile. Everywhere she went, her smile lit up the room. + +The people of the village wanted Marie to take care of their homes while they were away. One day, an elderly couple asked Marie to manage their home while they were away on holiday. + +Marie nodded with a smile and accepted their request. But, Marie soon realised that managing the house was too hard for her. She tried her best, but to no avail. + +The elderly couple returned home to find all the work untidy, and Marie very anxious. The couple were so sad! They thanked Marie for trying so hard, but told her being dependable and having a good heart are more important. + +The moral of the story is that trying hard will not always lead to the desired outcome. It's more important to be honest, open, and dependable. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Emily. She was 3 years old and loved adventure. One day, Emily was walking through the woods when she came across a gift lying on the ground. She was very excited and picked up the gift. But, when she was about to unwrap it, something bit her hand. It felt so painful! She dropped the gift and started to cry. + +Emily heard a voice coming from the gift. It said, "I'm very sorry! I got too excited and bit your hand. Please forgive me!" Emily was surprised. She peeped into the box and saw a small mouse inside. She felt guilty for blaming the mouse and said, "It's okay, I forgive you". The mouse smiled and said, "As a gift for forgiving me, I'm going to give you something special". + +Emily was overjoyed and thanked the mouse before they went their separate ways. From that day onwards, Emily learned to Be kind to everyone, even the smallest of creatures. +One day a little girl named Lucy was walking in the park. She heard a bell ringing and it made her feel dizzy. She stopped to stand and listen to the bell. + +Then a woman appeared. She was wearing a pink dress and had a big smile on her face. + +"Hello Lucy," the woman said. "What do you think of the bell?" + +Lucy smiled back. "It's so pretty, but it makes me feel a bit dizzy when it rings," she replied. + +The woman nodded. "That`s because the bell is so loud. But don`t worry, the bell will always keep you safe if you stand still and listen to it." + +Lucy smiled and thanked the woman. Since then she has always stopped to stand and listen to the bell whenever it rings. It makes her feel safe and helps her to stay calm. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to go to the park. Every day, she would bring her favorite doll with her. + +One day, the girl noticed there was a special event happening in the park. She was excited, and quickly put on her most comfortable dress. + +The girl and her doll arrived just in time and saw lots of people. They felt a bit lost as they didn't know anyone there. + +Suddenly, a friendly woman appeared and said, "Come and join us!" She offered the little girl some sweets and she was so happy. + +But then, the girl noticed that her doll was gone. She couldn't see it anywhere! She was so scared that she started to cry. + +The friendly woman noticed what was happening and she quickly took the girl's hand saying, "Don't worry, I will bring your doll to you!" + +And so, the woman searched all around until she found the doll, and brought it back to the girl. Eventually, the girl felt comfortable again, and enjoyed the event with her doll. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She was very curious and loved exploring new things. One day, she happened to wander over to the kitchen. There she noticed something very special - a stove. She had never seen one before, so it was especially interesting for her. + +"What is this?" she asked her mom, who had followed her into the kitchen. + +"It is the stove," her mom replied with a smile. + + Jane was curious, so she asked "What does it do?" + +"It cooks food," her mom explained. + +Jane then wanted to try it out. She walked up to the stove and clapped her hands. Her mom laughed and said, "No, you don't need to clap, you just turn this knob to make it work." + +Jane was determined to make it work, so she kept trying. She clapped her hands and turned the knob, and soon enough the stove started to heat up. + +Jane was delighted and clapped her hands with joy. She had figured out the stove all by herself! + +From then on, she would visit the stove every day, always curious about its workings. +Once upon a time there was a family. They owned a farm. They had chickens, cows, a big garden and a lot of other fun things. Every morning they worked on their farm, and it made them very strong. + +One day, the family heard a special piece of news. Their farm had won a prize! Everyone was so excited. They celebrated by eating ice cream and playing games. + +The family was very happy. They felt so proud to own such a great farm. And they were even more excited that they were so strong while they were working. + +The family stayed strong and kept working hard on their farm. They even won more prizes! Everyone was so excited and everyone celebrated each time. + +The family was so proud of their farm and the hard work they put in. They worked hard, but always found time to celebrate their success. +The sun was shining brightly and the birds were singing in the trees. Uncle Tom was outside, whistling a merry tune. He was wearing a big, blue skirt and was eager to see what the day would bring. + +Suddenly, he heard a small voice calling to him. He turned and saw his little niece, Bella, running towards him with a huge smile on her face. + +"Hi Uncle Tom!" said Bella. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm whistling a happy song," said Uncle Tom. He smiled down at Bella and she grabbed his hand. + +"Can you teach me how to whistle?" she asked eagerly. + +Uncle Tom thought for a moment, then nodded. He showed Bella how to put her lips together and blow. She tried again and again, but couldn't make a sound. + +Finally, Uncle Tom put his arm around her shoulders and told her to keep trying. After a few minutes, Bella's lips finally made a little whistle, and she let out a shriek of delight. + +"I did it!" she said, clapping her hands. + +Uncle Tom smiled and nodded. "See," he said. "With practice, you can do anything!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Joe and Sarah. Joe was a very wealthy man and Sarah was very poor. +One day, Joe asked Sarah if she wanted to come over to his house and she said yes. When Sarah arrived, she was amazed at how big and nice Joe's house was. +Joe said, "Let me show you something special," and took Sarah to his garden. He said "Look." + +In the center of the garden was a large jar. Joe said, "I want to introduce you to something extraordinary inside this jar." +Sarah looked in the jar and saw thousands of gold coins. She said, "Wow! You are so wealthy!" +Joe smiled and said, "Yes, I am. The jar is full of my wealth and I want to share it with you." +Sarah was so happy, she thanked Joe and promised to treasure the gift forever. +Tommy was walking along feeling happy. He was a friendly little boy who loved talking to new people. Suddenly, he heard someone calling. He went over and saw a small puppy looking at him. The puppy was happy to see Tommy and wagged his tail. + +Tommy asked the puppy "What's your name?" But the puppy just looked at Tommy in response. Tommy thought for a while and said "I know what you need! I will tie a bow around one of your feet so you will have a special name!" + +Tommy looked around the garden for something to use and found a red piece of ribbon. He then carefully tied the ribbon around the pup's left foot. "Now your name is Red!" + +The pup was very excited and ran around in circles. He was now friendly and happy with his special name. + +Tommy smiled and said goodbye as he walked away. Red was now his forever friend. +Once there was a little girl called Lyla. She was only three years old, but she was very curious about the world. One day, she decided to go on a journey to find out more. + +As she walked around, Lyla saw many weird things. She saw bubble-gum trees and sparkly rivers. She even saw a fox with two tails! + +Suddenly, Lyla came across a giant pumpkin. It looked like it was still growing. She decided to put her ear close to the pumpkin to see what would happen. + +Lyla heard a voice coming from the pumpkin. It said, "Hello Lyla, I'm growing bigger by the day. Do you want to join me on my journey?" + +Lyla was a bit scared but very excited. She replied, "Yes, I'd love to!" + +So, Lyla and the pumpkin went on a journey together. Wherever they went, the pumpkin kept growing and growing until it was as big as Lyla's house! + +"Wow!" said Lyla, "That was the most weird and wonderful journey ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Audrey. She was only three years old and was very brave. + +One crisp and sunny day, Audrey was playing in her backyard. She had a swing that hung from a big tree. As she was swinging, she heard a strange sound. + +Audrey stopped and said, "What is that noise?" + +"It’s just a whistle," said her mom. + +But Audrey was scared and said, "It’s very scary!" + +Mom said, "It’s okay Audrey, it’s just a bird in the tree. He has a whistle around his neck that he uses to make the sound." + +Audrey laughed, relieved that it wasn’t something scary. She ran to the tree to see the bird. Sure enough, it had a whistle hanging around its neck. + +Audrey was fascinated by the little bird and its whistle. She kept watching it, happy and no longer scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Bella. Bella liked to play in her garden. +On this particular day, Bella was feeling gloomy. She wanted to play with her friends, but they had all gone away. + +Suddenly, an alarm started ringing. It was coming from the other side of the garden. Bella went to see what was happening. She saw that the fence that kept the garden separate from the next house had come down. + +Bella was scared and looked around for help. She saw a grown up at the edge of the garden, so she ran up to them to ask for help. + +The grown up said, "Don't worry Bella, I'll help you fix the fence so the garden is separate again." + +Bella was so happy that the grown up was able to help. Soon, the fence was fixed and everything was back to normal. + +Bella ran back into the garden, feeling relieved and happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Ella. Ella was three years old and loved exploring the world. + +One day Ella decided to explore a new place. As she went along, she kept sneezing. Ella was cold and tired so she stopped and had a rest. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It said, "What’s wrong Ella? Are you ok?" Ella looked up and saw her teacher. She told her teacher about her sneezing. + +Her teacher said, "I think you might have a cold so let's do a test. We will do a new test to find out what is wrong." Ella said, "Ok". + +So they did the new test and it showed that Ella had a cold. Her teacher said, "Let's go home and rest, Ella." + +Ella was happy to be going home and she promised to always take care of herself. She waved goodbye to her teacher, took her new medicine and went home to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a bird called Pat. Pat was very excited because the other birds had told him they were going on a picnic. Pat couldn't wait to join the birds on their picnic. + +The other birds suggested that Pat should make a nest so he could carry all the food. Pat was excited to make the nest and he worked hard on it. + +When Pat showed his friends his nest, they all started laughing. Pat asked them why they laughed, and they told him that the nest was funny. Pat asked what they meant by funny, and they told him that the nest was lopsided and looked silly. + +Pat was sad and didn't want to join the birds on their picnic anymore. Then a wise bird called Peep suggested that it was even more important to have fun than it was to have a perfect nest. The other birds agreed and Pat was happy to join them again. + +From then on, Pat and the birds searched for fun even when things were difficult. + +The moral of the story is that we should focus on having fun even when things are hard. No matter how lopsided our nests might be, it's always important to find the fun in every situation. +Once upon a time, there was a very mighty bird. One day, it saw a nest in the tree and decided to take it. As it flew away, it twisted and twirled with the nest in its beak. + +A little mouse who was nearby shouted: "That's my nest!" + +The bird replied: "I'm sorry, but I'm mighty and I want this nest." + +The mouse decided to challenge the bird, saying: "Let's have a race and whoever wins the race will get to keep the nest!" + +The bird accepted the challenge and both started running. The bird was running faster, but then it twisted around a corner, got tangled in its own wings and fell down. + +The mouse quickly grabbed the nest, saying: "I win!" and scurried away. + +The mighty bird flew away, grumbling to itself. +Alice and her mom were walking to the park. Alice noticed a big billboard on the side of the street. She asked her mom, "What is that, mommy?" + +"That's a billboard," her mom replied. + +Alice's eyes lit up. "It looks so bright and happy!" + +"Yes, it looks like that," her mom said, "But it's fake. It doesn't really mean anything." + +Alice was confused. She pointed to something else she noticed on the billboard. "Why is it changing colors?" + +Her mom smiled. "That's because the colors on the billboard can be changed. So, people can change it whenever they want to show something different." + +Alice still didn't understand, but she said "OK!" and the two of them continued walking to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a new castle. Everything about the castle was sparkly and shiny. Inside the castle, there lived three little kittens. They loved to run and play around the castle. + +One day, the kittens heard a soft knock at the door. They ran to the door and saw a young boy standing there. The boy said excitedly, "Hello! I'm Henry. I'm new around here. May I come in?" + +The kittens welcomed Henry in with excitement. Together they explored the castle and all its nooks and crannies. Everywhere they went, the kittens showed Henry something new and exciting. + +At one point, the kittens ran into a secret room in the castle. In the room were two big boxes with mysterious shapes inside. Henry gasped; he knew something special was inside. + +Henry opened the boxes with great excitement, and inside each one was a beautiful crown! Henry said, "Welcome! You all can be the queens and kings of this castle now." The kittens were thrilled and thanked Henry for his thoughtful gift. + +From that day onward, the kittens were the kings and queens of their new castle! +Once upon a time there was a small girl called Emma. She had big eyes and short hair. + +One morning, Emma woke up and put on her gray jacket. She was so excited to go outside and play in the sunshine. + +But, it was raining! Emma was so sad. She felt like she wanted to cry. + +"Don't cry, Emma," said her mum. "Let’s think of something to do inside. I know! You can help me tidy your room." + +Emma did not like the sound of that. She wanted to go out and play, not tidy her room. + +"Please…" her mum said softly. + +Emma looked down at her gray jacket, then at her mum. She realised she should help. With a deep sigh she said, "Yes, ok." + +That night, Emma couldn't sleep. She had worked so hard to tidy her room and felt very tired. But, when she looked outside she saw that the rain had stopped. + +Then, a plan began to form in her head. She was going to go out and play in the morning, when the sun was back out. + +The next morning, Emma woke up and smiled. The sun was out and it was time to have some fun. She put on her gray jacket and ran out to the garden with a big smile on her face. +The sun was very hot, and John and his friend wanted to have fun. They had a plan to build a boat, but they did not have enough materials to do it. + +John asked his friend for a tip. He wanted to know what to do. His friend thought for a moment and then said, "Let's collect sticks and pieces of wood from around the park and then we can use them to make a boat". + +John and his friend ran around the park and collected lots of sticks and pieces of wood. They managed to find enough to build their boat. + +John and his friend were so happy with their boat that they decided to take it home. But when they got to the river they realized they didn't have a paddle! + +John and his friend were very sad. Then, his friend had another tip. He said, "Let's look around the park. Maybe if search hard enough we can find something that we can use as a paddle". + +And so John and his friend searched the park hard. They found an old branch that would be perfect for a paddle. So, finally, the boat was finished and the boys paddled it home. They had achieved their plan and it felt great! +Once there was a charming swan. She wanted to find all of her friends. So, she decided to sort them out. She flew across the sky looking and searching until she found two more swans. She flew down and said hello. The swans were happy to meet her and they flew away together. They played games and sang songs. They had a very nice time. They spent the whole day playing and enjoying being together. In the evening, the charming swan said goodbye to her friends and flew away. She was happy to have spent the day sorting and finding her friends. +Once upon a time there lived a little bird. She wanted to play with the other animals, but they were all busy. + +Then one day she saw a clumsy cat. He had a bottle in his paws and he was trying to open it. The little bird said to the cat, "I can help you with that bottle. Please let me sit on it." + +The cat was happy and he let the little bird sit on the bottle. She used her beak to open the top. Suddenly, the bottle opened and a wonderful surprise came out! + +The cat, the bird, and all of the other animals enjoyed the surprise. From that day on the animals were friends and always played together. + +The moral of the story is that if you are willing to share and help, you can make new friends. +Once upon a time, two friends went to a modern farm. The first friend looked around and saw a gathering of chickens and cows. She looked at her best friend and asked, "What do we do next?" + +The second friend said, "Let's get some fresh milk!" So they both ran to the cow that was standing in the corner, and the first friend started to gently pet the cow. In no time, the cow started to produce the most delicious milk ever! + +The second friend got a cup and filled it with the milk. The first friend said, "Let's take this home to our parents." So they ran home with their modern milk, laughing the entire way. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She was only three years old, but she was always very curious about the world around her. + +One day Lily's mom asked her to do something very important: pick a lily from their garden and bring it inside the house. Lily looked at her mom and nodded her head. She was a bit scared, but at the same time excited to do something so important. + +Lily spent some time looking for the perfect lily in their garden, but then she noticed something was not right. Some of the flowers were not lilies! They were weeds! + +Lily came back to her mom and told her what she had noticed. Her mom was surprised and immediately warned her that if she picked a weed instead of a lily, she wouldn't be able to do her important task. Lily took her mom's warning seriously and she looked carefully in the garden before picking a lily. + +Finally, Lily found the perfect lily and with a big smile and a nod of her head, she showed it to her mom and went inside to show her mom the lily. + +Her mom was very proud of her! That was an important lesson that Lily had learned: always look carefully before picking something important. +Once upon a time, there was a quiet little girl named Lucy. Though she was only three years old, she was wiser beyond her years. She always wore her favourite dress and her favourite cap which had a baseball stitched on it. +One day, Lucy went outside to play. As she was walking in the yard, she heard a noise. She stopped to look around and she saw a big brown bear! +The bear growled and snarled and Lucy got scared. She quickly ran back inside the house, her heart pounding. She shouted to her mom, "Mama! There's a bear outside!" +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lucy. Bears won't hurt you if you're quiet. Stay inside and I'll warn the bear away." She called to the bear in a loud voice, "Get out of here! Go away and leave my little girl alone!" + +The bear slowly turned and slowly walked away. Lucy breathed a sigh of relief and hugged her mom. "Thank you Mama for warning the bear away!" she said. +From then on, Lucy was reminded of the brave bear warning and stayed whenever she heard a loud noise. She was a quiet little girl, but very brave. +Once upon a time there was a woman. She was very fancy. One day she was in a rush to get to something important but wasn't sure she could make it on time. Instead of giving up she decided to be brave and try anyway. + +On her way she heard a voice. The voice belonged to a little girl who was playing in the park nearby. The woman stopped and asked the girl, “Do you know any shortcuts to get where I’m going quickly?†+ +The little girl smiled and said, “Yes! If you take the alleyway up ahead you will get there quickly and without any delays.†+ +The woman smiled back, thanked her for her help, then ran off to the alleyway. She made it to her important thing on time and was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a very rare napkin. It was colorful and sparkly, like a rainbow in the sky! One day, two friends, Sally and Bobby, were walking in the park. Sally stopped and said, “Look Bobby, I found a napkin! We should record it so we know it’s special!†+ +“Yes!†Bobby agreed, “We can take a picture so we remember it forever!†+ +Sally pulled out her camera and snapped a photo, then she smiled and said, “Now we have a special record of our rare napkin!†+ +They put the napkin back in the park and continued on their way. From then on, whenever Sally and Bobby saw a rare napkin, they always remembered the one in the park, and took a photo to record it! +Mommy and Daddy were having a special day. It was a small birthday. A birthday is when you get special things. + +Mommy was baking a birthday cake. It was a special cake with lots of spinkles on it. Daddy was putting up colorful balloons around the room. There were so many balloons! + +Daddy said to Mommy, "The party looks so nice." Mommy said, "Yes, it does. Now we just have to wait for Alice." + +Alice was the small girl that was going to have her birthday. She was so happy! She ran around the room, looking at all the balloons and telling Mommy and Daddy how pretty it was. + +Suddenly, the doorbell rang. It was Alice's friends! Alice opened the door and giggled. It was going to be the best birthday ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had black skin and she wanted to go out and play with the other kids in the park. But when Lily arrived, some of the kids didn't want to play with her because her skin was different. + +Lily's mom was very sad to see her daughter in tears and she said, "Lily, these kids' hearts are not as sweet as yours." + +Lily looked up and asked, "What does that mean, Mommy?" + +"It means that even though people may look different, or have different skin colors, inside they can have the same kind and loving hearts," her Mom said. + +Lily smiled and said, "That's what I want! I want everybody to love each other the same, no matter what color their skin is." + +The moral of the story is that it is important to love and respect people of all colors, and that we should strive to be more understanding and accepting of differences. +Big Bear was so excited! Today, he was going camping in the woods with his best friends - Little Mouse, Rabbit, and Cat. Big Bear packed the supplies into his knapsack and made sure he had the matches and food he needed. Big Bear, Rabbit, Cat, and Little Mouse set off for the forest. + +The journey was pleasant until they reached their campsite. Big Bear sighed when he saw the ground covered in ashen soot. An old campfire had been left behind by other animals. Big Bear looked at the delicate little ashes sadly, not wanting to ruin their camping trip. + +"What do we do now?", asked Cat. Big Bear thought for a moment. He then smiled, and said, "I know how we can still have fun!" He showed the others how to collect the ash and use it to draw pictures in the dirt. + +And that is how Big Bear and his friends enjoyed their camping trip - by drawing pictures in the ashes! +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Bob who was very stubborn. Bob wanted to decorate his room, but he didn't know how. He asked his mom, "Mom, can you help me decorate my room?". His mom replied, " Okay, Bob. That sounds like a great idea!". + +So Bob and his mom went to the store to buy decorations for the room. Bob was very excited and couldn't wait to begin. His mom said, "Bob, lets start with painting the walls first. You pick the colour you want." Bob chose the most beautiful blues and greens to decorate his room. + +However, it took Bob and his mom a few hours to finish decorating the room. In the end, it was a beautiful sight that was filled with colours. Bob was so proud of what he and his mom had accomplished. He smiled at his mom and said, "Thank you for helping me decorate my room." His mom gave him a big hug and said, "You're welcome, my stubborn kid!" +Once upon a time, there was a mighty berry. It was so big it could jump higher than any other berry. One day, it was jumping around the field when the mean fox spotted it. He was so angry that he wanted to catch the berry! He chased after it, getting closer and closer. The berry knew it was in trouble and tried to jump away, but it was too late. The fox snapped up the berry and ate it all up. The mighty berry was gone forever. What a sad ending! +Once there was a little boy, his name was Jack. Jack had a pet lizard named Ziz. Ziz loved to explore and every day Jack would take him out to find fun things. + +One day, Jack took Ziz out on their usual adventure. They were looking for something they had never seen before. They searched and searched but they couldn't find anything. + +Suddenly, Jack noticed something passing by. It was a little lizard! Jack recognized the lizard as Ziz's cousin, Ben. + +Jack said to Ziz, "Let's ask Ben where he's been!" + +Ben said, "I was looking for something special and I found a big, juicy bug!" + +Jack and Ziz were so excited! Ben shared his bug and they all enjoyed it together. + +After the fun, Jack said to Ziz, "It's important to be kind and share with others. We can learn a lesson from Ben and see that it's so much better to not be spoiled!" +Once upon a time there was a little cricket who lived in a big garden. He was always very bored, because there was no one to play with. So one night, he decided to make a demand. He hopped up to the night sky and screamed: "I want company!" + +Right away, the big sky said: "Yes, of course!" A moment later, two little butterflies appeared. They had beautiful wings in yellow and pink. The cricket was so happy to have some friends! + +The cricket and the butterflies played together all day long. They hopped and flew around the garden, chasing each other and having lots of fun. The cricket even taught them how to play cricket. They laughed and jumped until it was dark outside. + +The cricket was so happy, he didn't even feel bored anymore. He said thank you to the sky, and promised he would never demand anything ever again. And ever since that day, the cricket, the butterflies and the night sky are still the best of friends. +One day, Sarah and her mommy went to the school. Sarah was so excited! The school was very lively and it made her so happy. + +Once there, Sarah and her Mommy discussed what she was going to learn at school. Mommy said Sarah would learn how to read, write, and count. Sarah was so excited to learn all of these things. + +Once Sarah was settled in her classroom, her teacher started to discuss all of her lessons for the day. Sarah loved it! There were so many fun and interesting things. + +After school was finished, Sarah went home feeling very happy. She had learned so much and was so excited to go back the next day. She couldn't wait to see Mommy and discuss all the things she had learned. +Tommy was walking with his mom. He looked around and he saw an old man examining a salad. The old man had a sad look on his face and he was shaking his head. Tommy asked his mom why the old man was so unhappy. She said she wasn't sure, but he might be sad because the salad was too cheap. + +Soon the old man asked Tommy's mom if she could help him. She asked him what he needed and he said he needed to find the perfect salad. After looking around, his mom found a salad that was much more expensive than the one the old man was examining. + +At first, the old man was reluctant to buy it. But his mom said it was important to find the perfect salad and asked him to trust her. So, the old man bought the salad. + +When the old man opened the salad, it was full of fresh and delicious ingredients! He was so happy, he thanked Tommy's mom and said she made his day. Tommy was so surprised that a salad that was so much more expensive could make the old man so happy! + +From that day on, Tommy and his mom always tried to find the perfect salad. +One day, Dad was sitting on the couch, watching TV. He had on his favorite old vest. + +Dad said to his son, "Let's play a game!" + +The son smiled and replied,"Ok!" + +Dad said, "Let's stretch!" He asked the son to start. + +The little boy slowly stretched his arms above his head. He smiled with delight. + +"Now it's my turn," Dad said. He slowly stretched his arms and legs. + +The little boy giggled and said, "Your stretch was very slow!" + +Dad laughed and said, "I must be getting old!" + +The son said, "No, you're still young!" + +Dad said, "Yes, let's show the world how young we can be. Will you stretch with me again?" + +The little boy smiled and said, "Yes!" + +And so Dad and his son stretched and laughed together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the rain. One day, Timmy went outside to play and it started to rain. Timmy got all wet, but he didn't mind. + +Suddenly, Timmy's friend Billy came over. Billy saw that Timmy was wet and asked, "Can I lend you my umbrella, Timmy?" Timmy replied, "Yes please, Billy. Thank you!" + +Billy gave Timmy his umbrella and Timmy stayed dry. They played together in the rain and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Timmy said, "Thank you for lending me your umbrella, Billy. You are a good friend." Billy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Timmy. Anytime!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a big, spinning tornado in the sky. It was scary and made her feel worried. But then, her mommy told her to go inside and relax. + +Lily went to her room and sat on her bed. She looked out the window and saw the tornado getting closer. But she remembered what her mommy said and took a deep breath. She closed her eyes and thought peaceful thoughts. + +Suddenly, the tornado went away! Lily opened her eyes and saw that everything was okay. She felt happy and proud of herself for being brave. From that day on, whenever she felt scared, she would remember to relax and think peaceful thoughts. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved trains, especially the funny ones with lots of colors. One day, she saw a train that she really wanted to ride. But her mommy told her they didn't have enough money for it. + +Lily was sad, but then she had an idea. She asked her mommy if they could save up their money so they could ride the train at the end of the month. Her mommy thought it was a great idea and they started saving. + +Finally, the end of the month came and they had enough money to ride the train. Lily was so happy and she learned that if she saved her money, she could have fun at the end. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big ocean with all his friends. One day, Timmy found a shiny oyster on the ocean floor. He was so happy and excited to show it to his friends. But when he got to his friends, they all wanted the oyster for themselves. Timmy didn't know what to do. + +He sighed and tried to explain that he found the oyster first, but his friends didn't listen. They started to argue and fight over the oyster. Timmy didn't like the fighting and he didn't want to lose his friends. So, he had an idea. + +Timmy suggested that they all share the oyster and take turns playing with it. His friends thought it was a great idea and they all played together happily. Timmy felt proud of himself for finding a solution to the problem. The bright sun shone down on them as they played and Timmy knew that he had the best friends in the whole ocean. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a river where an otter lived. The otter was very powerful and could swim very fast. He loved to play in the river and catch fish to eat. + +One day, a big storm came and the river started to get very rough. The otter was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a kind fisherman came along and offered to provide a safe place for the otter to stay until the storm passed. + +The otter was very grateful and stayed with the fisherman until the storm was over. After the storm, the fisherman showed the otter a new part of the river where he could find even more fish to eat. The otter was very happy and thanked the fisherman for his kindness. From that day on, the otter and the fisherman became good friends and would often play together in the river. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing songs all day long. One day, she heard a scary noise outside her window. She was afraid and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, her mommy came into the room and lifted her up. She told Lily that she didn't have to be scared because she was safe with her. Then, she sang a beautiful song to calm her down. + +Lily felt so much better and started to sing along with her mommy. They sang and danced together until Lily fell asleep in her mommy's arms. From that day on, whenever Lily felt scared, she knew that her mommy would be there to raise her up and sing a song to make her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who loved to drive his big red tractor around his wheat fields. He was always very careful when he drove, making sure not to hit any of the wheat plants. + +One day, the farmer's careless son wanted to drive the tractor too. The farmer warned him to be careful, but the son didn't listen. He drove the tractor too fast and accidentally drove over some of the wheat plants. + +The next day, the farmer noticed that the wheat in that area wasn't growing as well as the rest of the field. He realized that his son's careless driving had damaged the wheat. From then on, the farmer made sure to only let careful drivers operate his tractor. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. He loved to cook and bake yummy treats. One day, he found a new mixer in the store. The mixer was shiny and made a loud noise. The bear knew he wanted it, but he didn't have enough honey to buy it. + +So, the bear decided to go on an adventure to find things he could trade for the mixer. He found some pretty rocks, colorful flowers, and even a shiny coin. When he got back to the store, he showed the owner all the things he collected. The owner was very happy and said they were worth a lot of value. + +The bear was so happy! He traded all his treasures for the mixer and went home to make delicious cakes and cookies. From that day on, the bear knew the value of hard work and saving up for something special. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to jump on his bed. His mommy would always tell him to stop because it was dangerous, but Timmy thought she was being stupid. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. They were having so much fun jumping on the bed, but then Billy accidentally fell off and hurt himself. Timmy's mommy came running in and said, "I told you jumping on the bed could hurt you! We need to prevent any more accidents like this from happening." + +Timmy felt bad for not listening to his mommy and promised to never jump on the bed again. From that day on, they found other fun things to do that were safe and didn't involve jumping on the bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his blocks every day. He had a big box of blocks that his mommy gave him for his birthday. They were all new and shiny. + +One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. His friend brought a new toy car. Timmy looked at the car and nodded his head. He wanted to play with the car too, but he didn't want to stop playing with his blocks. So, Timmy's friend suggested they build a ramp for the car out of the blocks. Timmy thought that was a great idea and they worked together to build a big ramp. When they finished, Timmy's friend drove the car down the ramp and it was so much fun! Timmy nodded his head and smiled. He was happy that he could play with his blocks and his friend's new toy car. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toy helicopter. One day, he wanted to go outside and fly his helicopter, but he couldn't find it. He looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Timmy's mom saw him looking sad and asked, "What's wrong, Timmy?" Timmy replied, "I can't find my helicopter. I want to play with it." His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. You can choose another toy to play with. We'll find your helicopter later." + +Timmy felt a little better and chose a toy car to play with. But he still felt helpless without his helicopter. Later that day, his mom found the helicopter hiding under the couch. Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! You helped me find my helicopter!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved chocolate very much and always asked her mom for some. One day, her mom said no because Lily had not been obedient that day. Lily felt sad and started to cry. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I forgive you, Lily. But you need to be obedient so you can have chocolate." Lily promised to be good and her mom gave her a small piece of chocolate. + +Later that day, Lily saw her friend, Timmy, who also loved chocolate. Timmy asked Lily if he could have some of her chocolate. Lily remembered what her mom said and told Timmy, "I'm sorry, Timmy. I can't share my chocolate because I need to be obedient first." + +Timmy was sad but he understood. He said, "It's okay, Lily. I forgive you." Lily felt happy that Timmy forgave her and she promised to share her chocolate with him when she was obedient. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy, but her mom said too much candy would spoil her tummy. One day, Lily's friend Timmy offered her some candy. + +Lily said, "No thank you, my mom says too much candy will spoil my tummy." + +Timmy said, "That's wise. My mom says the same thing." + +Lily smiled and said, "Let's play instead!" + +They played together all day and had so much fun that they forgot about the candy. When Lily went home, her mom asked if she had eaten any candy. + +Lily said, "No, Timmy and I played all day instead. Too much candy spoils my tummy, right?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's right, Lily. You're so wise!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was scared of the dark, so every night he would wear his favorite uniform with a big superhero on it. His mommy would always come and feed him dinner before bed. + +One night, Timmy heard a scary noise coming from his closet. He was too scared to go check, so he called for his mommy. She came in and checked the closet, but there was nothing there. Timmy felt better and went to sleep with his superhero uniform on. + +The next day, Timmy went to school and saw his friend Billy wearing a different uniform. It had a picture of a firetruck on it. Timmy thought it was really cool and wanted one too. When he got home, he asked his mommy if she could buy him a uniform with a firetruck on it. She said yes and they went to the store to get one. Timmy was so happy and couldn't wait to wear it to bed that night. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very shy and didn't like to talk to people she didn't know. One day, her mom asked her to dress up for a fancy party. Lily put on her prettiest dress and her shiniest shoes. + +At the party, Lily saw a big bowl of cream. She loved cream and wanted to eat it all. But she was too shy to ask for some. Suddenly, a boy came up to her and said, "Do you want some cream?" Lily nodded her head and the boy gave her a big scoop. + +Lily was so happy she started to dance. But then, she slipped on the cream and fell down. Everyone laughed at her and she ran away crying. Her mom found her and asked what happened. Lily told her everything and her mom gave her a big hug. Even though it was a bad ending, Lily learned that it's okay to be shy sometimes and that accidents happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and mark on paper with her crayons. One day, she drew a beautiful white fan and showed it to her mom. + +Her mom said, "Wow, Lily! That's a lovely fan. But be careful not to mark on the walls with your crayons." + +Lily nodded and promised to be careful. But as she was drawing, she accidentally marked on the wall with her crayon. Her mom saw it and got upset. + +Lily felt sad and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I didn't mean to do it." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We all make mistakes. But it's important to learn from them and try not to do it again." + +Lily learned that it's important to be careful and take responsibility for her actions. And she continued to draw and mark on paper with her crayons, making beautiful pictures like the white fan she drew. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a brother named Billy. Billy was Timmy's best friend. One day, Timmy and Billy were playing outside. Timmy said, "I guess we should go inside now, it's getting dark." Billy agreed and they went inside. + +When they got inside, their mom said, "Hi boys, how was your day?" Timmy said, "It was normal, we played outside." Billy added, "Yeah, we had fun." Their mom smiled and said, "That's great to hear. Dinner will be ready soon, so go wash your hands." + +Timmy and Billy washed their hands and sat down at the table. They had spaghetti for dinner, which was their favorite. They talked about their day and laughed a lot. After dinner, they went to bed and fell asleep quickly, dreaming about all the fun they would have tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her toys. One day, her mom came to her and said, "Lily, it's time for your check-up. Let's go to the doctor's office." + +When they arrived, the doctor took out a thermometer to check Lily's temperature. "You're all good, Lily. No fever," said the doctor. "Now, let's take a look at your teeth." + +Lily was a bit nervous, but the doctor was very kind and gentle. "You have very healthy teeth, Lily. Keep brushing them every day." + +After the check-up, Lily and her mom went to the park. Lily saw some busy ants carrying food to their home. "Look, Mommy! The ants are so busy," she said. + +Lily had a fun day and was happy that she was healthy. When she got home, she saw a banana on the counter that was starting to rot. "Mommy, this banana is yucky. It's starting to rot," she said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's right, Lily. We shouldn't eat food that's gone bad. Let's throw it away." And with that, Lily went to bed, dreaming of her fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing with her crystal ball. She loved to look at the pretty colors inside. Suddenly, her big brother Max came in and took the crystal ball from her. Lily yelled, "Give it back!" but Max just laughed. + +Lily felt sad and guilty because she thought she did something wrong. She didn't know why Max took her toy. She tried to ask him nicely to give it back, but he kept teasing her. + +Finally, Lily's mom came in and saw what was happening. She asked Max why he took Lily's crystal ball and made her yell. Max felt guilty and gave the toy back to his little sister. Lily was happy again and played with her crystal ball all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls. One day, she found a doll that she had never seen before. It was very pretty, but it looked fake. + +Lily picked up the doll and said, "Do you want to sit with me?" The doll didn't say anything, but Lily pretended that it did. "Okay," she said, "you can sit here." + +Lily's mom came into the room and saw the new doll. "That's a hot pink doll," she said. "It's very pretty." Lily smiled and said, "I know. It's my new friend." + +Lily and her new doll sat together and played for hours. They had so much fun that Lily forgot all about her other dolls. From that day on, the fake doll was Lily's favorite. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a black rock on the ground and picked it up. She showed it to her friend, Timmy, and said, "Look, Timmy! I found a black rock! It's so pretty!" + +Timmy replied, "Wow, Lily! That's really cool! Can we write a message on it?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I don't know how to write, but maybe we can draw something on it!" So, they both took out their crayons and drew a smiley face on the rock. + +They were so happy with their creation that they decided to show it to their parents. When they got home, they ran to their parents and said, "Mommy, Daddy, look what we made! We drew a smiley face on this black rock!" + +Their parents were so proud of them and said, "You both succeeded in making something beautiful! Keep exploring and creating things, and you will succeed even more!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and get dirty. His mom would always tell him to come inside and take a bath before dinner. Timmy didn't like to bathe because he wanted to keep playing with his friends. + +One day, Timmy's mom went to the store and left him alone at home. Timmy saw a shiny rod in his dad's toolbox and decided to play with it. He swung the rod around and accidentally broke a lamp. Timmy knew he was being naughty and tried to hide the broken lamp. + +When Timmy's mom came home, she saw the broken lamp and asked Timmy what happened. Timmy felt guilty and told his mom the truth. His mom was proud of him for being honest and decided to give him a special treat. She let him take a bubble bath with his favorite toys. Timmy had so much fun in the bath that he didn't want to get out! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and feel the grass tickle her toes. One day, a big storm came and there was lots of lightning. Lily was scared and ran inside. + +But then, she saw a charming picture on the wall of her favorite princess. She admired how pretty the princess looked in her dress. It made Lily feel better and she wasn't scared anymore. + +After the storm passed, Lily went outside to see the rainbow. It was so colorful and bright! She thought it was like magic. Lily realized that even though lightning can be scary, it can also be beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to smell nice, so she always wore perfume. One day, her mommy gave her a unique perfume that smelled like flowers. + +Lily loved the perfume so much that she planned to wear it to her friend's birthday party. But on the way to the party, Lily tripped and the perfume bottle broke. The perfume spilled all over her dress. + +Lily was sad because she smelled bad and her dress was ruined. She didn't want to go to the party anymore. So, she went back home and cried. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Sundays because that's when her family would go to the park. One Sunday, Lily saw a big dog. She stared at the dog because it was so big. The dog stared back at her with its big eyes. + +Suddenly, the sky turned dark and the wind started blowing harshly. Lily's family decided to go home. As they walked, they saw a rainbow in the sky. Lily smiled and said, "Pretty!" + +When they got home, Lily's mom made hot chocolate for everyone. Lily sipped her hot chocolate and felt warm and happy. She remembered the big dog and smiled. It was a good Sunday. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was very loyal to his owner, a little girl named Sally. One day, Sally wanted to make a pretty picture for her mommy. She found some paper and some crayons, but she needed tape to hold the paper together. Spot saw that Sally was sad, so he went to find some tape. + +He searched the whole house and finally found some tape in a drawer. But the tape was too big for Sally's picture. Spot thought hard and remembered that he had seen some scissors in the kitchen. He went to get the scissors and cut the tape to fit Sally's picture. Sally was so happy that she gave Spot a big hug. From that day on, Spot knew he would always be loyal to Sally. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because he was going to a party. At the party, there was a game where you could win a prize. Timmy really wanted to win the prize, but he had to wait his turn. He was getting very impatient. + +Finally, it was Timmy's turn to play the game. He had to set a ball in a cup to win the prize. Timmy tried and tried, but he just couldn't do it. He was starting to feel sad because he really wanted the prize. + +But then, Timmy's friend came over and helped him. Together, they set the ball in the cup and Timmy won the prize! He was so happy and thanked his friend for helping him. From that day on, Timmy learned that it's always better to have fun with friends than to be impatient and upset. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little mouse. He lived in a tiny hole in the wall. Every day, he would go out to find food. But he always came back with an empty tummy. + +One day, the mouse saw a big piece of cheese in a trap. He was so hungry, he couldn't resist. He ran to the cheese and SNAP! The trap closed on his tail. + +The poor little mouse tried and tried to get free, but he couldn't. Just when he thought he was stuck forever, he saw a big cat coming towards him. He was scared, but then he had an idea. He shouted, "Hey, cat! Look over there!" When the cat turned around, the mouse used all his strength to pull his tail free and ran back to his hole. He was safe and sound, but he knew he had to be more careful next time. He decided to print a sign that said "Beware of traps!" and put it up outside his hole. From then on, he never got stuck again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cake and always wanted to eat it. One day, she went to the bakery with her mom. Her mom said, "Lily, look at all the cakes available. Which one do you want?" + +Lily looked and saw a chocolate cake. She said, "Mommy, I want that one!" Her mom lifted her up so she could see it better. "That looks yummy," her mom said. They bought the cake and went home. + +When they got home, Lily's dad asked, "What did you get?" Lily said, "We got cake! It's available for everyone to eat!" They all sat down and enjoyed the delicious chocolate cake together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a spirit that was always happy and kind. One day, she was playing with her toys and she saw a candle. She wanted to touch it, but her mom said "No, Lily! It's hot and it can burn you." + +Lily listened to her mom and didn't touch the candle. Instead, she played with her toys and had fun. She noticed that her favorite doll was looking thin and tired. So, she gave her a hug and said "Don't worry, dolly. You're still beautiful to me." + +As the day went on, Lily's spirit stayed happy and kind. She played with her toys, ate some yummy snacks, and had a good time. When it was time for bed, she blew out the candle and said goodnight to her toys. She fell asleep with a smile on her face, dreaming of all the fun she would have tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with clay and make different shapes. One day, Timmy made a blue car out of clay. He was so happy with his creation that he wanted to show it to everyone. + +Timmy took his clay car outside and showed it to his friends. They all loved it and wanted to play with it. Timmy was happy to share his creation with his friends. But then, one of his friends accidentally broke the clay car. Timmy was sad and angry, but he remembered something his mom had told him. + +She said, "It's okay to share your things, but you should also take care of them." Timmy realized that he should have been more careful with his clay car. From that day on, Timmy learned to take better care of his things and to share them with his friends in a responsible way. And whenever he made something new, he would always remember to zoom it around carefully, especially if it was blue. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly child named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and make new friends. One day, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to bake cookies with her. Timmy was very excited and said yes! + +They went to the kitchen and got all the ingredients they needed. Timmy's mom showed him how to mix the dough and put it in the oven to bake. While they waited for the cookies to bake, they played a game of cards. + +Finally, the cookies were ready and they took them out of the oven. Timmy's mom let him have the first cookie and it was delicious! Timmy was so happy that he hugged his mom and said, "Thank you for baking cookies with me!" +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the pet store with her mommy. They wanted to buy a fish for their home. Lily was very excited to get a new pet. They looked at all the fish in the store, but Lily couldn't decide which one she wanted. + +Suddenly, a big dog walked into the store. The dog was not on a leash and he started to chase the fish in their tanks. The fish were scared and started to swim very fast. Some of them even jumped out of their tanks! + +Lily and her mommy were very worried. They didn't want the dog to hurt the fish. So, they quickly told the store owner about the dog. The owner came and took the dog out of the store. The fish were safe again. Lily was happy that the fish were okay and she finally picked out a pretty orange fish to take home. She walked out of the store with her mommy, holding the fish in a bag, feeling very excited to have a new pet. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to go for walks with his owner, but one day when they went outside, Max's leash was missing! His owner looked around and found an empty spot where the leash usually was. Max was sad because he couldn't go for a walk without his leash. + +Max's owner decided to count all the leashes they had at home to see if they had any extras. But after counting, they realized that they only had one leash and it was missing. Max's owner didn't know what to do, but Max had an idea. He remembered that his neighbor had a dog who looked just like him and maybe they had an extra leash. + +Max and his owner went to their neighbor's house and asked if they had an extra leash. Luckily, they did and Max was so happy! He could finally go for a walk. Max's owner was happy too because they didn't have to buy a new leash. From that day on, Max's owner made sure to always count their leashes so they wouldn't lose them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had an ordinary day at school, but when he got home, he saw his favorite ice cream was melting. He quickly ate it up before it melted all the way. + +After finishing his snack, Timmy went to the park with his mom. They saw a big truck with a loud motor. Timmy thought it was really cool and wanted to drive it when he grew up. + +As the sun started to set, Timmy and his mom went back home. They had a yummy dinner and Timmy went to bed dreaming about driving a big truck with a loud motor. He was happy that even an ordinary day could be filled with fun and excitement. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a bright yellow key to play with. Lily loved the key and held it tightly in her hand. + +Suddenly, Lily's brother came in and asked, "Can I play with the key?" Lily didn't want to share her key, so she threw it at her brother. Her brother caught the key and said, "Thank you, Lily!" + +Lily felt bad for throwing the key and said, "I'm sorry, here's the key back." Her brother smiled and said, "It's okay, let's play together." From that day on, Lily and her brother played together and shared their toys. +Once upon a time, there was a goat named Billy. Billy was very sad because he hurt his leg and couldn't run and play with his goat friends. One day, a kind farmer saw Billy and knew just what to do. + +The farmer gave Billy some medicine to heal his leg and put a clear bandage on it. Billy was so happy! He could run and play again with his goat friends. + +From that day on, Billy loved the farmer and would always follow him around the farm. The farmer was happy too because he loved having Billy as his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the beach with his family. One day, Timmy saw a jellyfish in the water. He thought it looked funny and wanted to touch it. But his mommy said no, because jellyfish can sting you. + +Timmy was sad, but he listened to his mommy and stayed away from the jellyfish. He played in the sand and had fun with his family. When it was time to go home, Timmy was happy. He loved going to the beach, but he was also tired and wanted to rest. + +But on the way home, something bad happened. The car crashed and Timmy got hurt. He had to go to the hospital. Timmy was sad and scared. He missed his family and his home. But he knew he would return home soon. Unfortunately, Timmy didn't know that the crash was very bad and he would never return home again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mommy. One day, mommy was using the mixer to mix the cake batter. Lily wanted to help, but mommy said no because she was too little and might be careless with the mixer. + +Lily felt sad and started to weep. Mommy felt bad and gave her a big hug. She told Lily that when she gets bigger, she can help with the mixer. For now, she can help by adding the ingredients and stirring the batter. + +Lily felt happy again and helped mommy make the cake. It was delicious! From that day on, Lily always helped mommy bake cakes and she never felt careless again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school and playing with her friends in the classroom. One day, her teacher gave them an unusual assignment. They had to write a story about their favorite animal. + +Lily was so excited to write her story. She chose to write about her pet cat, Mittens. She wrote about how Mittens liked to play with yarn and chase mice. When she finished, she showed her story to her teacher. + +Her teacher read her story and said, "Lily, this is a wonderful story! I'm so proud of you." But when Lily went home, she couldn't find her story anywhere. She looked and looked, but it was nowhere to be found. + +The next day, Lily went to school and told her teacher that she couldn't find her story. Her teacher said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Sometimes things get lost. But don't worry, you can write another story." Lily was sad, but she knew her teacher was right. She went home and wrote another story about Mittens. But this time, she made sure to keep it safe. +Once upon a time, there was a happy car named Red. Red had four round tires that helped him move on the road. Red loved to drive around and make new friends. One day, Red met a friendly dog named Spot. Spot wanted to play with Red, but Red noticed that Spot was too close to the road. Red knew he had to protect Spot from the cars passing by. So Red honked his horn to scare Spot away from the road. Spot was safe and Red felt happy to have helped his new friend. From that day on, Red and Spot played together often and Red always made sure to keep his friendly friend safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he found a big, round apple that had started to rot. He picked it up and showed it to his friend, Sarah. + +"Look, Sarah! This apple is yucky. It's starting to rot," Timmy said. + +Sarah wrinkled her nose and said, "Ew, I don't like things that are yucky. Let's find something else to play with." + +But Timmy didn't want to give up on the apple. He remembered that his mom had told him that plants need oxygen to grow. So, he placed the apple outside in the fresh air and waited. After a few days, the apple started to look better! It had stopped rotting and was now a successful experiment. + +"Wow, Timmy! You are so smart. You saved the apple," Sarah said. + +Timmy smiled and said, "I just remembered what my mom told me. Oxygen is important for plants and animals to live. I'm happy the apple is better now." And with that, the two friends went off to play, happy and content with their successful adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she went to her mom and asked for a snack. Her mom recommended she try some delicious fruit. + +Lily went to the kitchen and found some juicy strawberries. They looked so delicious! She took a bite and it was so sweet. She loved it! + +After eating her snack, Lily went back outside to play in the sun. She felt happy and energized. From then on, she always asked for fruit when she wanted a snack. It was her mom's recommendation that made her love fruit so much. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big ocean with his fish friends. One day, Nemo's friend Dory invited him to play hide and seek. Nemo was excited and wanted to play. Dory said, "Let's hide behind the big hook." + +Nemo and Dory swam behind the hook, but Nemo noticed something hidden in the sand. It was a treasure chest! Nemo and Dory opened the chest and found shiny gold coins. They were so happy and invited all their fish friends to share the treasure. From that day on, Nemo and Dory loved to play hide and seek behind the big hook and share their treasure with their friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy truck that he loved very much. It was his favorite toy and he always played with it. One day, his friend Tommy came over to play. Tommy saw Timmy's toy truck and said, "That truck is mine now!" + +Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. He had to decide if he should let Tommy have the toy truck or not. He thought about it for a while and then said, "No, it's not yours. It's mine and I don't want to give it away." + +Tommy got upset and started to cry. Timmy felt serious and didn't want to hurt his friend's feelings, so he said, "I'm sorry, but this truck is very special to me. Maybe we can play with something else together?" Tommy agreed and they had fun playing with other toys. Timmy was happy that he made a good decision and didn't have to give away his favorite toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the warm sun. One day, she was playing with her toys when she fell and hurt her thumb. It hurt a lot! + +Her mommy came over to help and put a warm cloth on her thumb. Lily felt better and smiled. But then, she noticed the clouds were changing. They were getting darker and bigger. + +Suddenly, it started to rain! Lily ran inside with her mommy and they watched the rain change the world outside. The trees looked different and the flowers were all wet. Lily loved watching the rain change everything. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the park with his friends. He would play on the swings and slide down the slide. One day, Timmy saw a little girl who was crying. She had lost her toy and didn't know what to do. Timmy felt sad for the little girl and wanted to help her. + +Timmy remembered that he had a toy in his pocket that he could use to make the little girl feel better. He took out his toy and gave it to her. The little girl stopped crying and smiled. Timmy felt happy that he was able to be helpful and make someone else happy. + +From that day on, Timmy always carried a toy with him when he went to the park. He knew that he could use it to help someone in need. Timmy learned that being helpful was important and made him feel good inside. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. Nemo was very popular in his fish tank. He had many fish friends who loved to swim with him. One day, Nemo's rug in his fish tank got dirty and he wanted to clean it. + +Nemo asked his fish friends, "Can you help me clean my rug?" + +But his fish friends were too busy swimming and playing. Nemo felt sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a snail named Sammy came by and asked, "Why do you look sad, Nemo?" + +Nemo replied, "My rug is dirty and my fish friends won't help me clean it." + +Sammy said, "I can help you clean your rug. Let's do it together!" + +Nemo was happy and together they cleaned the rug. From that day on, Nemo and Sammy became good friends and went swimming together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a princess. She was very pretty and kind. One day, she met a prince and they fell in love. They decided to get married and have a big party. + +Before the party, they went to see a movie. It was about a funny dog who liked to play. They laughed a lot and had a good time. + +At the party, they ate lots of yummy food. The princess wanted to make sure everyone was healthy, so she had lots of fruits and veggies. They danced and sang and had a great time. + +After the party, the prince and princess went to their castle. They were happy and in love. They knew they would always be together and have lots of fun adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to paint. He had a puppy named Max who was always by his side. Max was a very patient puppy and would sit still for hours while the boy painted him. + +One day, the boy decided to paint Max a beautiful picture. He painted the sky blue and the grass green. He painted Max's fur brown and his eyes sparkly. When he was finished, he was very proud of his work. + +But then, something terrible happened. The boy accidentally spilled paint all over Max. Max got scared and ran away. The boy tried to chase after him, but he couldn't find him anywhere. + +The moral of the story is to always be careful when you paint, and to never take your loved ones for granted. The boy learned this lesson the hard way, and he never forgot it. He always made sure to be more careful when he painted, and he never let Max out of his sight again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane had an orange pet cat named Kitty. They loved to play together all day long. + +One day, Jane and Kitty found some colorful things. Jane had an idea. She wanted to decorate her room with the colorful things. She thought it would be fun for her and Kitty. + +Jane and Kitty started to decorate the room together. They put the colorful things on the walls and the floor. They were very happy with their work. Now, their room was the prettiest in the whole house. Jane and Kitty loved their new room and played in it every day. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a cherry tree. This cherry tree had big, red cherries on it. A little boy named Tom wanted to eat the cherries. + +Tom asked his friend, a bird, to help him get the cherries. The bird flew up and picked a big cherry for Tom. Tom was happy and said "thank you" to the bird. + +But then, a big, mean bear came to the cherry tree. The bear wanted to eat all the cherries too. The bear scared the bird and Tom. They could not get more cherries. They ran away and the bear ate all the cherries. Tom and the bird were sad. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little car named Speedy. Speedy was always afraid to go fast. One day, it started to rain a lot. Soon, there was a big flood in the town. + +Speedy saw a little girl named Sue. Sue was scared and wet from the flood. She needed help to get to her mom. Speedy knew he had to be brave and help Sue. + +Speedy said, "Sue, I can help you. Get in and I will take you to your mom." Sue got in and held on tight. Speedy went fast through the water. He was not shy anymore. + +They went through the flood and found Sue's mom. Sue was so happy and gave Speedy a big hug. From that day on, Speedy was never shy again and was always ready to help others. +One day, a little girl named Mia found a box. The box was from an unknown place. Mia did not know what was in the box. She wanted to find out, so she put the box in her room. + +Later, Mia went to a fun event with her friends. They played games and ate yummy food. Mia forgot about the box for a while. When she came back home, she saw that the box was open. Something was missing. + +Mia was sad and worried. She looked all over her room, but she could not find what was missing. She asked her friends if they knew, but they did not know either. Mia kept looking and hoped she would find what was missing soon. +Once upon a time, there was a man who liked to work. He worked very hard every day. One day, when he came back home, he saw a thief in his house. The thief was taking his things! + +The man was very brave. He told the thief to stop. The thief looked at the man and was embarrassed. He knew it was wrong to take things from other people. The thief said sorry to the man and put everything back. + +The man and the thief became friends. They both learned from each other. The man taught the thief how to work and be good. The thief was not bad anymore. They lived happily ever after, always helping each other. +One day, a little dog named Spot was walking in the park. He saw a big tree and wanted to sit under it. So, Spot went to the tree and sat down. The sun was very hot, but under the tree, Spot felt cool and happy. + +Near the tree, there was a poor, old carpet. The carpet was dirty and had many holes. Spot felt sad for the carpet. He wanted to help make it better. Spot had an idea. He started to dig a hole next to the carpet. + +Spot put the carpet in the hole and covered it with dirt. He knew that the carpet would be happy in the ground. Now, the carpet had a new home and Spot could sit under the tree with a big smile. +Once upon a time, in a big garden, there lived a little mole. The mole felt embarrassed because he could not pick things up with his tiny hands like the other animals. He had a big friend, the bear, who could pick up many things. + +One day, the bear said to the mole, "Let's have a race to see who can pick more flowers!" The mole felt sad because he knew he could not pick flowers like the bear. But the bear had a plan to help his friend. + +The bear told the mole, "You don't need hands to pick flowers. You can use your nose!" The mole tried it, and it worked! He could pick flowers with his nose. They had a fun race, and the mole was not embarrassed anymore. In the end, they both picked many flowers and had a beautiful garden to play in. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his toy snake. The snake was very long and flexible. Tim would twist and bend the snake into different shapes. He would make an image in his mind and try to make the snake look like that image. + +One day, Tim had a friend named Sam come over to play. Sam saw the flexible snake and wanted to play with it too. They took turns bending the snake and making images with it. They had a lot of fun playing together. + +But then, they pulled the snake too hard. The flexible snake broke into two pieces. Tim and Sam were very sad. They could not play with the broken snake anymore. The fun day they had turned into a bad ending. +One day, a little otter named Ollie went out to play. He was a regular otter who loved to swim and play with his friends. Ollie saw a big rock in the water and he wanted to jump off it. But he was scared. + +Ollie's friend, a fish named Fin, saw him looking at the rock. Fin swam up to Ollie and said, "Do you dare to jump off that rock, Ollie?" Ollie thought for a moment and said, "I don't know, Fin. I'm scared." + +Fin smiled and said, "I'll help you, Ollie. We can do it together." So, Ollie and Fin swam up to the big rock. With Fin's help, Ollie climbed to the top. He looked down at the water and took a deep breath. + +Ollie said, "Okay, Fin. I'm ready." And with that, Ollie and Fin jumped off the rock together. They splashed into the water and laughed. Ollie was so happy he dared to jump off the rock. From that day on, Ollie and Fin had lots of fun jumping off rocks and playing in the water. +Once upon a time, there was a little blue bird named Buddy. Buddy wanted to fly high in the sky. But Buddy was scared. He wanted to feel safe when he flew. + +One day, Buddy met a kind friend named Sally. Sally wanted to help Buddy succeed. Sally said, "Don't worry, I will help you." Buddy was happy to have a friend like Sally. + +Sally and Buddy practiced flying together. They flew low at first, then higher and higher. Buddy felt safe with Sally by his side. Soon, Buddy could fly very high in the sky. Buddy and Sally had succeeded, and they were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Will. Will lived in a small house with a nice family. Will was a good dog, but sometimes he did not listen to his family. + +One day, Will's family went to the park. They told Will, "You can play, but do not go near the big road." Will wanted to play near the big road, but his family did not permit him. They knew it was not safe. + +Will did not listen. He ran to the big road and started to play. A big car came fast and hit Will. Will was very hurt and could not play anymore. The moral of the story is to always listen to your family because they know what is best for you. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play games with her friends. They played ball, hide and seek, and tag. Kitty and her friends had so much fun when they played games together. + +One day, Kitty's mom said they could have a party. All of Kitty's friends were so happy. They knew that Kitty's mom was a great cook. She could make yummy treats for everyone to eat. Kitty's friends could not wait for the party. + +On the day of the party, Kitty's mom cooked lots of good food. There were cookies, fruits, and sandwiches. All the friends played games and ate the yummy treats. They laughed and had a great time. Kitty and her friends knew this was the best party ever. +Once, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play with his friends in the park. One day, they found a big tree with a long root. They wanted to celebrate because they thought they could use the root as a slide. + +Tim and his friends were very excited. They thought this was a fun idea. But Tim's mom told them it was foolish to play on the root. She said they could get hurt. But the kids did not listen to her. They wanted to play on the root. + +Tim went first. He sat on the root and slid down. His friends laughed and clapped. Then, the other kids took turns sliding down the root. But when it was Tim's turn again, he slid too fast. He fell off the root and got hurt. Tim cried and his friends felt sad. They knew they should have listened to Tim's mom. +One day, a boy named Tim found a map. He wanted to see what was at the end of the map. Tim was a little scared, but he wanted to go on an adventure. He put on his shoes and stood up. + +Tim followed the map to a big tree. The tree looked scary, but he knew he had to be brave. He took a deep breath and walked around the tree. There, he found a small box hidden in the grass. + +Tim opened the box and saw a toy car inside. He was so happy he found the treasure! He knew that being brave paid off. Tim took the toy car home and played with it all day. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a compassionate mom and her little boy, Tom. They loved to play and have fun together. One day, they decided to have a picnic in their backyard. They took some food, like apples and sandwiches, and a big napkin to sit on. + +While they were eating, Tom wanted to have more apples. But his mom said, "No, you need to eat your sandwich first." Tom did not like that idea and he disagreed with his mom. He wanted to eat apples all day long. + +Mom thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, let's make a deal. You eat half of your sandwich, and then you can have more apples." Tom agreed, and they both enjoyed the rest of their picnic. After the picnic, they folded the napkin and went back inside the house, happy and full. +Once upon a time, there was a big, deaf dog named Bo. Bo had a very soft blanket that he loved a lot. He would always sleep with his blanket at night. One day, Bo went to the park with his blanket. + +At the park, Bo saw a little girl named Lily. Lily was sad because her ball was stuck in a tree. Bo wanted to help Lily. He had an idea. Bo put his blanket on the ground and asked Lily to stand on it. + +Bo then picked up the blanket with Lily on it and lifted it up high. Lily could now reach her ball. She got her ball back and was very happy. Bo saved the day with his blanket. Lily thanked Bo and they became good friends. They played together at the park every day. +Once upon a time, in a land of many colors, there lived a fierce lion. The lion had a big mane with all the colors of the rainbow. He was very proud of his colorful mane and liked to show it off to all his friends in the forest. + +One day, the lion was playing a game of hide and seek with his friends. As he ran through the forest, he didn't notice that he was starting to lose his colors. His mane was slowly becoming less colorful. When he finally found his friends, they were all very surprised to see his mane. + +The lion was very sad that he lost his colors. His friends wanted to help him, so they went on a journey to find the colors. They searched high and low, and finally found a magical river that could bring back the lion's colors. The lion was so happy to have his colorful mane back, and he thanked his friends for helping him. They all played happily in the forest, and the lion never lost his colors again. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to draw on paper. One day, he saw a big, impressive tree outside his window. He wanted to draw it on paper, but he struggled. + +Tim's mom saw him struggle. She said, "Why are you sad, Tim?" Tim said, "I want to draw the big tree, but it's hard." Mom smiled and said, "Let's try together." + +So, Tim and his mom drew the big tree on paper. It was fun, and they did not struggle anymore. The drawing was impressive, and they were both happy. They learned that working together makes things easier. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play outside in the mud. One day, he came inside with his hands all dirty. His mom saw him and said, "Tim, you need to clean your hands before you touch anything!" + +Tim wanted to help his mom make dinner. His mom was making a big salad for the family to eat at the table. She asked Tim to add some tomatoes to the salad. But Tim's hands were still dirty, and his mom did not want him to touch the food. + +Tim was sad. He wanted to help, but he knew his mom was right. He went to the sink and washed his hands with soap and water. When his hands were clean, he went back to his mom and said, "Look, Mom! My hands are clean now!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Great job, Tim! Now you can add the tomatoes to the salad." Tim was happy that he could help, and the family enjoyed their dinner at the table together. +One day, a little girl named Sue wanted to bake a cake. She put on her mittens and went to the kitchen. She got flour, sugar, and eggs. Sue mixed them all together in a big bowl. + +Sue put the cake in the oven to bake. She played with her toys while she waited. After some time, the cake was ready. Sue put on her mittens to take the cake out of the oven. + +When Sue took the cake out, she felt a little hurt. Her mittens were too hot! She put the cake on the table to cool down. Sue put on different mittens and tried again. This time, she did not feel hurt. Sue was happy, and she shared the cake with her friends. +Once, there was a painter. The painter was anxious. He did not have any paint. He needed paint to make his art. The painter was sad. + +One day, he met a friend. His friend had paint. The painter asked, "Can I have some paint?" His friend said, "No, I need it for my art." The painter was more sad. + +The painter tried to find paint. He could not find any. His friend did not share. The painter stayed sad. His art did not get done. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to fold paper. One day, Tim went for a walk with his mom down the road. The road was very long and sometimes very bad. Tim's mom held his hand tight so he would not fall. + +As they walked, Tim saw a little girl crying. Her name was Sue. Tim asked her, "Why are you sad?" Sue said, "I lost my favorite toy on the bad road." Tim wanted to help Sue feel better. + +Tim had an idea. He took out a piece of paper and started to fold it. He made a beautiful paper bird for Sue. Sue smiled and said, "Thank you, Tim!" They became good friends and walked down the road together, holding their mom's hands, feeling happy. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful blue boat. The boat was in the navy. It loved to sail on the big water. + +One day, the boat met a small fish. The fish said, "Hello, big boat! Can I play with you?" The boat said, "Yes, little fish! Let's play together." + +They played all day, but then it started to rain. The rain could spoil their fun. So, the big navy boat and the small fish went home. They were happy they had a fun day together. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the beach with his mom. They saw a big wave coming. Tim was very excited. He said, "Mom, look at the big wave!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim. The wave is very big. Let's include your friends to play with the waves." So, Tim and his friends played in the water and had lots of fun. + +But then, Tim did something wrong. He threw sand at his friend. His friend was sad and Tim felt ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, friend. I won't do it again." His friend forgave him and they all continued to play and enjoy the beach together. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man. He had many things. He had a big house and a big car. But he was not happy. He would always complain. + +One day, the rich man met a little girl. She was playing in the park. She had a big smile on her face. The rich man asked her, "Why are you so happy?" + +The little girl said, "I have fun with my friends. I play in the sun. I don't need many things to be happy." The rich man thought about what the girl said. + +The next day, the rich man went to the park. He played with the kids there. He laughed and had fun. He stopped complaining. He learned that a happy face is better than many things. +One day, a beautiful squash was sitting in the garden. It was very big and round. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. The squash felt very happy. + +A little girl named Lily came into the garden. She saw the beautiful squash and said, "Hello, squash! You are so big and pretty!" The squash did not say anything, but it was happy that Lily liked it. + +Lily wanted to tell her mom about the beautiful squash. She ran into the house and said, "Mom, come see the big, pretty squash in the garden!" Her mom came outside and saw the squash. She said, "Wow, that is a beautiful squash! Let's pick it and make some yummy food with it." Lily and her mom picked the squash and went inside to cook. The squash was happy to be part of their meal and to make them smile. +Once upon a time, in a small house, a boy named Tim found a box of crayons. He saw many colors inside the box. He was very happy. The sun was shining outside, but inside the house, it was a bit gloomy. Tim decided to color and make the house bright and happy. + +As Tim colored, his friend Sam came over. Sam saw the crayons and wanted to color too. They both started to color together. They made pretty pictures of the sun, trees, and flowers. But then, they both wanted the same crayon at the same time. They began to argue. + +"Let's discuss this," said Tim. "We can share the crayon and take turns." Sam agreed, and they began to share the crayon. They learned that when they shared and talked about things, they could have more fun and make more beautiful pictures. + +The house was no longer gloomy. It was filled with bright colors and happy friends. Tim and Sam learned that sharing and talking about things made everything better. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a wild bird named Billy. Billy loved to fly and sing all day. One day, he felt very thirsty. He looked for water everywhere. Then, he saw a faucet in a garden. + +Billy flew down to the faucet and said, "Hello, faucet! I am very thirsty. Can you give me some water?" The faucet said, "Of course, Billy! Just wait a moment." The faucet gave Billy some water, and he drank it happily. + +After that, Billy and the faucet became good friends. They played and talked every day. One day, Billy decided to settle near the faucet. He made a cozy nest in the tree by the garden. They lived happily ever after, and Billy was never thirsty again. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a nosy tutor named Tom. He loved to turn and look at what others were doing. Tom was always asking questions and poking his nose into other people's business. + +One day, Tom saw a little girl named Lily trying to fly a kite. He walked over and began to ask her many questions. Lily felt bothered by Tom's nosy ways. She just wanted to fly her kite in peace. + +Tom soon realized that being nosy was not a good thing. He learned that it is important to give people space and let them enjoy their activities. From that day on, Tom decided to be more respectful and not be a nosy tutor anymore. And everyone in the town was much happier. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter named Tom. Tom liked to play near the water. One day, he saw a big fish jump and splash in the water. Tom wanted to catch the fish. + +Tom went into the water to catch the fish. He tried to grab it with his hands, but the fish was too fast. Tom was sad, but he did not give up. He kept trying to catch the fish. + +Finally, Tom caught the fish. He was very happy and grateful. He took the fish home to show his mom. Tom's mom was proud of him. They cooked the fish and ate it for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named Tom. Tom had a big motorcycle. He loved to ride it fast, but he always helped others when they needed it. + +One sunny day, Tom saw a little cat. The cat was very dirty. "Oh no!" said Tom, "You need a bath!" The cat looked sad and said, "Meow, I don't like water." + +Tom wanted to help the cat. He thought and thought. Then, he had an idea. Tom filled a big tub with warm water and bubbles. He gently put the cat in the tub. "Don't worry," Tom said, "I will bathe you." + +The cat felt the warm water and started to purr. Tom carefully washed the cat with his hands. When the cat was clean, Tom took it out of the tub and wrapped it in a soft towel. + +The cat was very happy. It said, "Thank you, kind Tom!" Tom smiled and said, "You're welcome, little cat!" And they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, bright sun in the sky. It was a happy day. A little girl named Lily lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. Her house had an upstairs where she slept at night. + +One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, it's time to bathe!" So, Lily went upstairs with her mommy to the bathroom. She saw the big tub filled with warm water and lots of bubbles. Lily loved to play with the bubbles. + +Lily got into the tub and splashed the water. Her mommy helped her wash her hair and body. After the bath, Lily felt clean and happy. She put on her pajamas and went to bed. The bright sun went to sleep too, and the moon came out to say goodnight. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. He loved to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, he found a very good hiding place. He could not wait for his friends to find him. + +While Spot was hiding, a bad cat named Fluffy came near him. Fluffy wanted to find Spot's hiding place so he could hide there too. Spot did not want to share his hiding place with the bad cat. So, he kept very quiet and did not move. + +Spot's friends started to look for him. They looked high and low, but they could not find him. Then, one of his friends heard a small noise. They followed the noise and found Spot hiding from the bad cat. They were so happy they found him, and they all played together, away from the bad cat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a toy whistle. Tim liked to play with his whistle all day. One hot day, Tim's mom told him, "Mind your whistle, Tim. We are going to the park." + +At the park, Tim played with his whistle. He met a girl named Sue. Sue wanted to play with Tim's whistle too. Tim said, "Okay, but mind my whistle. It is my favorite toy." Sue was happy and played with the whistle. + +While they played, a big dog came to them. The dog took the whistle from Sue. Tim was sad. Then, he had an idea. He told Sue, "Let's get the whistle back!" They ran after the dog. Sue shouted, "Drop it!" The dog dropped the whistle. Tim and Sue were happy. They learned to mind their toys and played together all day. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a chimney. The chimney was very big and tall. Every day, the chimney would see the birds fly by and wish it could perform like them. + +One day, a fair wind blew through the town. The wind was strong and made the birds dance in the sky. The chimney saw the birds and wished it could dance too. The wind heard the chimney's wish and decided to help. + +The wind blew around the chimney and made it sway. The chimney was so happy to perform like the birds. The birds saw the chimney dance and clapped their wings. The chimney felt special and was thankful for the fair wind's help. +One day, a little girl named Lucy found a needle on the floor. She knew it was sharp, so she didn't touch it. Lucy's mom saw the needle too and said, "Oh no, we don't want to suffer a boo-boo from this needle!" + +Lucy's mom picked up the needle and put it away. Lucy was happy that her mom was so smart and careful. She didn't want her or her friends to get hurt by the needle. + +Later, Lucy played with her toy bear. Bear had a hole in his leg. Lucy remembered the needle and had an idea. She asked her mom, "Can we use the needle to fix Bear's leg?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can sew the hole, but I will do it so you don't get hurt." + +Lucy's mom was persistent and fixed Bear's leg. Lucy was so happy to see her toy bear all better. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, Mommy, for fixing Bear and keeping us safe from the needle!" +Once upon a time, there was a colorful lawyer. He liked to help people and organize their things. One day, he went to the park to play. + +At the park, he saw a big mess. The toys were everywhere. The colorful lawyer wanted to help. He started to organize the toys. He put the balls in one place and the cars in another place. + +But then, a big wind came. It blew all the toys away. The colorful lawyer was sad. The toys were all gone, and he could not play. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot lived in a small house with his family. He loved to play all day long. One day, Spot saw a pretty light outside. He wanted to go and see it, but his family told him not to. Spot was a little worried, but he decided to ignore them and go see the light. + +As Spot walked closer to the light, he saw it was coming from a big, shiny rock. He was very excited and wanted to show it to his family. But, he remembered that they told him not to go. Spot felt worried again. He thought about what his family said, and decided to go back home without touching the rock. + +When Spot got home, his family was happy to see him. They told him that the shiny rock was not safe to touch. Spot was glad that he listened to them in the end. From that day on, Spot never ignored his family again. He knew they only wanted to keep him safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom liked to play outside in the grass. One day, he found a rare, big rock in the grass. It was very special to him. + +Tom wanted to show his friend, Sam. So, he went to Sam's house and said, "Look at my rare, big rock! I found it in the grass." + +Sam was very happy for Tom. He said, "Wow! That's a nice rock! Let's write our names on it." So, they took a stick and wrote their names on the rock. + +From that day on, Tom and Sam played with the rare, big rock in the grass. They were the best of friends and always had fun together. And they never forgot the day they found the rare, big rock and wrote their names on it. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. Mia loved to play on the swings and slide. She also liked to listen to music on her mom's phone. Today, she was excited to play and hear her favorite songs. + +While playing, Mia saw a boy eating a sour candy. Mia wanted to try the candy too. The boy didn't want to share his candy with Mia. This made Mia very sad and upset. She didn't know what to do. + +Mia's mom saw her sad face and knew what to do. She told Mia to rest on the bench and listen to her favorite music. As Mia listened to the music, she began to feel better. She didn't need the sour candy anymore. Mia went back to playing and had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy shield. He would carry it everywhere he went. One day, Tim was playing outside with his shield when he saw a big dog. The dog was running around, being careless. + +Tim's friend, Sam, came to play too. Tim pointed at the dog and said, "Look, Sam! Big dog!" Sam looked at the dog and said, "Oh no! Dog might break my toys!" Tim wanted to help his friend, so he had an idea. + +Tim took his shield and stood in front of Sam's toys. When the big dog came running, Tim held up his shield to protect the toys. The dog stopped and looked at Tim. It didn't want to play with the shield. The dog ran away to play somewhere else. Sam smiled at Tim and said, "Thank you, Tim! You saved my toys!" Tim felt happy and proud that his shield could help his friend. +One day, a little cat named Tom felt very tired. He let out a big yawn. He wanted to find a cozy place to take a nap. Tom looked around and saw a big, soft pillow. He thought it would be a perfect spot to rest. + +As Tom laid down on the pillow, a little girl named Sue saw him. Sue liked to give hugs. She walked over to Tom and gave him a big hug. Tom was so happy to get a hug. He felt warm and loved. + +Sue and Tom played together all day. They ran around, making crazy jumps and having fun. At the end of the day, Tom yawned again. Sue knew Tom was tired. She gave him another hug and they both went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a small house with his mom, dad, and ugly dog, Spot. One day, Tim's mom asked him to help her put the dirty cups and plates in the dishwasher. Tim was very excited to help. + +As they walked to the kitchen, Tim saw Spot sitting by the dishwasher. He pointed at Spot and said, "Look, mom! Spot is here too!" Tim's mom smiled and said, "Yes, Spot likes to watch us do our work. Maybe he wants to help too!" Tim laughed and started putting the cups and plates in the dishwasher with his mom. + +When they were almost done, Tim heard a loud noise. He looked around and saw that Spot had knocked over a cup! Tim's mom was not mad. She said, "It's okay, Tim. Spot just wanted to help. We can clean it up together." So Tim, his mom, and Spot cleaned up the mess and finished putting the things in the dishwasher. They all felt happy and proud of their teamwork. +One day, a boy named Tom and his dependable dog, Buddy, went to play. They found a big box of paint. Tom said, "Let's make a pretty picture!" Buddy wagged his tail. + +Tom started to paint a tree, and Buddy started to paint a house. But then, the colors mixed together. Tom said, "Oh no! We need to separate the colors!" Buddy barked, as if he understood. + +They worked together to separate the paint. Tom painted the tree green, and Buddy painted the house red. When they finished, they looked at their pretty picture. Tom said, "Good job, Buddy!" Buddy wagged his tail, happy to help. +Once upon a time, in a busy little town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim liked to study all day. He had many books with pictures and words. Tim's favorite book was about a hero with a weapon. The weapon was a big stick. + +One day, Tim went to the park to play. He saw a big stick on the ground. Tim picked it up and pretended to be the hero from his book. He swung the stick like a weapon and saved his friends from a dragon. The dragon was really just a big tree. + +Tim and his friends played all day. They were very busy being heroes with their stick weapons. When it was time to go home, Tim put the stick back on the ground. He knew he could always come back and be a hero again. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a kind and gentle nurse. She took care of people who were sick. She liked to help everyone feel better. One day, a little girl named Lucy came to see the nurse. Lucy had a hurt knee from falling down. + +"Ouch, my knee hurts!" cried Lucy. The gentle nurse smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lucy. I will help you." The nurse put a band-aid on Lucy's knee to make it feel better. Lucy felt happy and gave the nurse a big hug. + +The next day, Lucy was playing with her friend Tim. They were running and laughing when Tim accidentally pushed Lucy. She fell down and hurt her knee again. Lucy was sad and angry. Tim said, "I'm sorry, Lucy. I didn't mean to push you." Lucy thought about the gentle nurse and how she had helped her. She decided to forgive Tim, and they continued to play together happily. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. At the store, he saw a shiny metal toy car. Tim wanted the car so much. He asked his mom, "Can I have the toy car, please?" + +His mom said, "We do not have money for the car today. We will come back another day." Tim was sad, but he knew his mom was right. They left the store without the car. + +The next day, Tim found an easy way to get the car. He did small jobs for his neighbors like picking up toys and helping with pets. Tim earned some money. He was very happy. + +Tim and his mom went back to the store. Tim bought the metal car with his own money. He was so proud. Tim and his mom went home, and he played with his new car all day. +One day, a little girl named Lily wanted to help her mom. Her mom was doing laundry. Lily saw a big pile of dirty clothes. She wanted to make her mom happy. + +Lily said, "Mom, can I help with the laundry?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can help me put the clothes in the washing machine." Lily put the clothes in the machine. She felt proud. + +But Lily forgot to close the door to the washing machine. Water and soap spilled out. The clothes became wet and spoiled. Lily's mom saw the mess and said, "Oh no, the laundry is spoiled! We need to start again." Lily felt sad, but her mom gave her a hug. They cleaned up the mess and did the laundry together. +Once upon a time, there was a goose. The goose liked to roll. He rolled all day long. He rolled in the grass. He rolled in the mud. He rolled and rolled and rolled. + +One day, the goose saw a dangerous hill. The hill was very big and steep. The goose wanted to roll down the hill. He thought it would be fun. So, the goose went to the top of the hill and started to roll. + +As the goose rolled down the dangerous hill, he went faster and faster. He laughed and had so much fun. At the bottom of the hill, the goose stopped rolling. He was safe and happy. The goose knew that even dangerous hills could be fun when you roll. +One day, a little bird lost a feather. The bird was sad because it needed the feather to fly. The bird looked for the feather all day. It looked in the empty tree, on the green grass, and near the blue water. But the bird could not find the feather. + +The bird saw a big cat and asked, "Cat, did you see my feather?" The cat said, "Yes, I have your feather. But I will not give it back to you." The bird was very sad and asked, "Please, can I have my feather back? I need it to fly." + +The cat did not want to help the bird. The cat said, "No, I will keep the feather." The bird was very sad and could not fly. The bird had to walk everywhere. The bird never found another feather and could not fly again. The end. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play outside in summer. Summer is hot and sunny. They wear shorts and hats. + +One day, they go to the park with their moms. The park has a big slide. Tom and Lily want to go on the slide. They run to the slide and wait for their turn. + +"Can I go first?" Tom asks Lily. + +"OK, you can go first. But be careful. The slide is wet," Lily says. + +Tom nods and climbs up the ladder. He sits on the slide and pushes himself down. He goes very fast. He feels the wind in his hair. He smiles. + +But then, he slips. He slides off the slide and falls on the grass. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +Lily sees Tom fall. She runs to him and hugs him. She says, "Are you OK, Tom? I'm sorry you slipped. Do you want a band-aid?" + +Tom stops crying. He looks at his knee. It is red and has a little blood. He says, "Yes, please. I want a band-aid. And a hug." + +Lily's mom and Tom's mom come to them. They give Tom a band-aid and a hug. They say, "You are very brave, Tom. Slipping is no fun. But you will be fine. Do you want some ice cream?" + +Tom nods. He says, "Yes, please. I want some ice cream. And can I go on the slide again?" + +Lily says, "Me too. I want some ice cream. And I want to go on the slide with you. But let's hold hands. So we don't slip." + +Tom and Lily smile. They hold hands and go to the ice cream truck. They choose blue ice cream. Blue is their favorite color. They lick their ice cream and laugh. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Sam went to the farm with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like cows, pigs, chickens and goats. Lily liked the goats best. They had soft fur and funny horns. + +"Can I feed the goats, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey. Here, take some hay from this bucket. But be careful, they might nibble your fingers," Mom said. + +Lily took some hay and walked to the fence. She saw a big white goat and a small brown goat. She held out the hay to the white goat. The white goat came closer and ate the hay from her hand. Lily giggled. + +"Hello, Mr. Goat. You are very hungry, aren't you?" Lily said. + +Sam watched Lily and the white goat. He felt jealous. He wanted to feed the goats too. He took some hay and walked to the fence. He saw the small brown goat and held out the hay to it. But the brown goat did not come. It looked at the white goat and the hay in Lily's hand. It wanted that hay. + +"Hey, little goat. Don't you want some hay?" Sam said. + +The brown goat did not answer. It jumped over the fence and ran to Lily. It pushed the white goat away and tried to grab the hay from Lily's hand. Lily screamed. The white goat bleated. The brown goat bit Lily's finger. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow! Mom, the goat bit me!" Lily cried. + +Mom and Dad ran to Lily. They saw the brown goat and the white goat fighting over the hay. They saw Lily's finger bleeding. + +"Oh, no! Lily, are you okay?" Mom said. + +She took Lily in her arms and checked her finger. It was not a big bite, but it hurt. + +"I'm sorry, honey. That was a naughty goat. Let me put a band-aid on your finger," Mom said. + +She took a band-aid from her purse and wrapped it around Lily's finger. Lily stopped crying. + +"Thank you, Mom. I don't like that goat. He is mean," Lily said. + +"I don't like him either. He is jealous. He should share the hay with the other goat," Sam said. + +He felt sorry for Lily and the white goat. He gave Lily a hug and the white goat some hay. The white goat licked his hand and thanked him. + +"Maybe we should feed the other animals now. They are nicer than the goats," Dad said. + +He took the bucket of hay and led Lily and Sam to the cows, the pigs and the chickens. They fed the animals and had fun. They forgot about the brown goat. The brown goat was left alone. He felt sad and hungry. He wished he had been nicer. +Jen and Ben were twins, but they were very unique. Jen liked to play with dolls and dress up, and Ben liked to play with cars and trucks. They had different colors of hair and eyes, too. Jen had brown hair and blue eyes, and Ben had blond hair and green eyes. + +One day, they went to the park with their mom. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Jen went first, and slid down fast. She laughed and said, "That was fun! Your turn, Ben!" + +Ben climbed up the ladder, but he saw dark clouds in the sky. He heard a loud noise, like a drum. He was scared. He said, "Mom, what is that?" + +Mom looked up and said, "That is thunder, Ben. It means it will rain soon. We have to go home. Come down, quickly!" + +But Ben did not want to go home. He wanted to slide. He said, "No, Mom. I want to play. Just one slide, please!" + +Mom said, "No, Ben. It is not safe. The thunder can bring lightning, and lightning can hurt you. Come down, now!" + +But Ben did not listen. He slid down, but he was too fast. He did not stop at the end of the slide. He flew off the slide and landed on the ground. He hit his head on a rock. He cried out loud. He was hurt. + +Mom ran to him and picked him up. She saw blood on his head. She was scared. She said, "Oh, Ben, what have you done? You should have listened to me. Now you are hurt. We have to go to the hospital." + +Jen followed them, crying too. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I wish you had listened to Mom. I hope you will be okay." + +They got in the car and drove to the hospital. The thunder was louder, and the rain started to fall. Jen and Ben were very unique, but they were also very sad. +Sara was a small girl who liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a shiny star. She always kept it in her pocket and showed it to her friends. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and met a new boy. His name was Ben and he had no toys. He looked sad and lonely. Sara wanted to be his friend, so she said hello and asked him to play. + +"Hi, I'm Sara. Do you want to play with me?" she said. + +"Hi, I'm Ben. I have no toys to play with," he said. + +Sara felt sorry for him and had an idea. She took out her shiny star and gave it to him. + +"Here, you can have my star. It is very shiny and makes me happy. Maybe it will make you happy too," she said. + +Ben's eyes lit up and he smiled. He thanked Sara and held the star in his hand. He felt happy and grateful. + +"Thank you, Sara. This is a very nice star. You are very kind and generous. Can we be friends?" he said. + +Sara nodded and smiled. She felt happy and proud. + +"Yes, we can be friends. I don't need the star to be happy. I have you as a friend now," she said. + +They played together for a long time and had fun. They shared their stories and laughed. They became good friends. + +Sara's mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of her daughter for sharing her toy and making a new friend. She hugged Sara and told her she did a good thing. + +"Sara, you are a very good girl. You shared your star with Ben and made him happy. You also made a new friend. That is more valuable than any toy. I'm very proud of you," she said. + +Sara hugged her mom and felt happy. She learned that sharing is caring and that friendship is precious. She looked at Ben and saw him shining with joy. She thought he was like a star too. + +The end. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big club on the ground. It is brown and long. + +"Look, a club!" Tom says. "Let's play with it." + +"OK, what can we do?" Mia asks. + +Tom has an idea. He puts the club on his head. He tries to balance it. He walks slowly and carefully. + +"Wow, you are good at balancing!" Mia says. "Can I try too?" + +"Sure, here you go." Tom gives the club to Mia. She puts it on her head. She tries to balance it. She walks slowly and carefully. + +But then, a dog runs by. It barks loudly. It scares Mia. She drops the club. It falls on the ground. + +"Oh no, I dropped it!" Mia says. "I'm sorry, Tom." + +Tom is not angry. He is patient. He smiles and says, "It's OK, Mia. It was just a game. We can try again. Or we can play something else. Do you want to swing or slide?" + +Mia smiles too. She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. Let's swing and slide. That sounds fun." + +They leave the club on the ground. They run to the swings and slides. They have fun in the park. They are happy. +Lily liked to fly. She had a machine that could fly. It was a toy plane. She got it for her birthday. She played with it every day. + +One day, she wanted to fly with her machine outside. She asked her mom if she could go. Her mom said yes, but be careful. Lily said okay and ran outside with her machine. + +She found a big field with no trees. She threw her machine in the air and watched it fly. It was fun. She felt like she was flying too. She ran after her machine and caught it. She threw it again and again. + +But Lily was careless. She did not look where she was going. She did not see the road. She did not see the car. She only saw her machine flying. + +The car saw Lily. It honked and braked. But it was too late. It hit Lily and her machine. Lily and her machine fell to the ground. They did not fly anymore. + +Lily's mom heard the noise. She ran outside and saw Lily and her machine. She screamed and cried. She called for help. She hugged Lily and her machine. She wished they could fly again. +Tom has a guitar. He likes to play songs on his guitar. He sings loud and happy. His guitar is red and shiny. He wants to show his guitar to his friend Lily. + +He goes to Lily's house. He knocks on the door. Lily opens the door. She sees Tom and his guitar. + +"Hi, Tom! What do you have?" Lily asks. + +"Hi, Lily! I have a guitar. Do you want to hear me play?" Tom says. + +"Yes, please! Come in!" Lily says. + +Tom and Lily go to Lily's room. Lily has a lot of toys. She has dolls, cars, books, and a kite. The kite is blue and has a long tail. Tom sees the kite and likes it. + +"Wow, Lily! You have a kite! Can we fly it?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, Tom! But we need to go outside. The kite needs wind to fly. Come on!" Lily says. + +Tom and Lily take the kite and the guitar. They go outside. They find a wide field. The field has grass, flowers, and a big tree. The sky is clear and sunny. There is a gentle breeze. + +Lily holds the kite. Tom holds the string. Lily runs with the kite. The kite goes up in the air. It flies high and fast. Tom and Lily laugh and cheer. + +"Look, Tom! The kite is flying!" Lily says. + +"It's so pretty, Lily! Can I hold the string?" Tom says. + +"Okay, Tom! Here you go!" Lily says. + +Lily gives the string to Tom. Tom holds the string. He feels the kite pull and tug. He smiles and watches the kite. + +Lily picks up the guitar. She strums the strings. She makes a song for the kite. She sings soft and sweet. + +"Fly, fly, kite in the sky. You are blue and I am too. Fly, fly, kite in the sky. You are free and so are we." Lily sings. + +Tom hears Lily's song. He likes it. He joins in. + +"Fly, fly, kite in the sky. You are blue and I am too. Fly, fly, kite in the sky. You are free and so are we." Tom sings. + +Tom and Lily sing and fly the kite. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily likes to go to the park with her mom on Tuesday. She likes to swing, slide and play with her ball. She also likes to talk to the birds and the squirrels. She thinks they are her friends. + +One Tuesday, she saw a big gray bird on a branch. She said hello to the bird and asked its name. The bird did not answer. It only opened its beak and made a loud noise. Lily was surprised. She tried again. She said, "I am Lily. What is your name?" The bird did not answer. It only repeated what Lily said. "I am Lily. What is your name?" + +Lily thought the bird was funny. She laughed and said, "You are a silly bird. You only repeat what I say. You are a repeat bird." The bird repeated what Lily said. "You are a silly bird. You only repeat what I say. You are a repeat bird." + +Lily's mom came to see what was going on. She smiled and said, "Lily, that is a parrot. Parrots can copy what people say. They are very smart birds. But they do not always understand what they say. They just like to make sounds." + +Lily nodded and said, "Oh, I see. Hello, parrot. You are a smart bird. But you are also a silly bird. You are a repeat bird." The parrot repeated what Lily said. "Hello, parrot. You are a smart bird. But you are also a silly bird. You are a repeat bird." + +Lily and her mom laughed and played with the parrot for a while. The parrot liked to repeat everything they said. Lily was happy. She had a new friend. She was patient and kind to the parrot. She said, "See you next Tuesday, repeat bird." The parrot said, "See you next Tuesday, repeat bird." +Lila and Max are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to swing and slide and run. But one day, they see a big fire in the park. The fire is red and hot and loud. The fire makes thick smoke. The smoke is black and bad. The smoke hurts their eyes and nose and throat. + +Lila and Max are scared. They want to go away from the fire. But they do not know where to go. They see other people running and shouting. They see cars and trucks and sirens. They do not see their moms and dads. They feel alone and lost. + +Lila and Max hold hands. They care for each other. They try to find a safe place. They see a big tree. The tree is green and tall and strong. The tree has many leaves. The leaves make oxygen. Oxygen is good. Oxygen helps them breathe. Lila and Max run to the tree. They hide behind the tree. They hug the tree. They hope the fire will go away soon. They hope their moms and dads will find them soon. They hope they will be okay. +Tom and Mia like to play with their toys. They have cars, dolls, blocks and a big white missile. The missile is not real, it is made of plastic. But it can make a loud noise and a red light when they press a button.