diff --git "a/TinyStories_1489.txt" "b/TinyStories_1489.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1489.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Once upon a time, there was a little fish who liked to swim. One day, he went swimming in a big circle in the sea. He was having a nice time swimming, but then he noticed the sea water was getting a little bit bitter. He kept swimming the circle fast and faster, but the water kept getting a bit funny in his mouth. He started to feel so sad, because he didn't like the bitter water. + +But then, all of a sudden, he noticed something! He saw another fish who was swimming in a different direction and the water felt much better around him. He smiled and followed that fish, and the water felt nice and clean again. He kept swimming with the other fish, and soon he found himself back in a big circle just like the one he had been in before. He was so happy! + +The water was slippery, but the little fish learned something that day. He learned that sometimes it pays to swim in a different direction every now and again. The bitter water didn't seem so bad after all. + +The little fish kept swimming in his big circles, but with a little extra twist every now and again, just to make sure that he never got bored. +One day, Alice was in her room playing with her toy train. She liked to make it go around the track she built on the floor. She made special sounds when it chugged around. But then, something happened. One of the track pieces was broken. It made a big hole on the track and the train wouldn't go around anymore. + +Alice was very sad and wanted to get her train going again. But she didn't know what to do. Then she had an idea! She asked her mom if they can replace the broken track piece with a new one. + +Alice's mom said, "Yes, let's buy a new one." So they went to the store and found the perfect track piece. It was smooth and curved just like the other tracks. Alice was so happy they replaced the broken piece. She quickly put the new piece in place and the train went around the track again! She was having so much fun making the train chug around and making funny sounds. + +Alice was so glad she got a new track piece to replace the broken one. Now she could play with her toy train all day! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Alex. He loved adventures. On a sunny day, Alex decided to go for a walk. +He saw a light tie on the floor. He wanted to pick it up, but it was too high for him to reach. He stood on his tippy toes and stretched. But still, he couldn't reach it. Then all of a sudden, someone came. It was his dad! +His dad picked up the tie and said, "Here you go Alex". Alex smiled and said, "Thank you dad". His dad said, "You're welcome son". Alex and his dad laughed together. They reached home and Alex put the light tie in his room. He had a big adventure that day! +The sky was gray and cloudy. There was a hard wind blowing. All of a sudden it began to rain. Big fat drops splashed down from the sky and made the ground wet. + +The children were all outside, but when it started to rain, they ran for cover. One little boy was left outside, and he didn't know what to do. He had to get home, so he ran as fast as he could. + +The rain was coming down harder and harder and he couldn't see well. He had to cross the street, but he was scared because it was so wet and slippery. He held his breath and crossed quickly. + +Finally he arrived home and he was happy to be safe. He was so glad the rain had stopped and he made it safely to his doorstep. +Once upon a time there was an old, wise man. He lived in an ancient house in the middle of a wild forest. The old man understood the language of the forest and its creatures. One day the man heard a loud rumble in the trees like the sound of drums. He went to investigate and found a tribe of drummers. The old man understood their language and the forest wildlife joined in the drumming. The old man and the drummers shared their stories and celebrated together. Everyone understood each other and it was a magical day. They all laughed and danced as the drummers played in the moonlight. Finally it was time to go home, the old man thanked the group, said his farewells and returned to his ancient house. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Billy. He wanted to fly a kite in the park. He gathered the string and the kite and excitedly ran to the park. + +When he arrived, Billy looked up. He saw an independent kite flying in the sky. It was beautiful! He wanted to make his own kite fly, just like the other one. + +Billy said 'Hi' to a nearby kite-flier, who was kind and happy to help him. She showed Billy how to hold the string and when to throw the kite up in the air. Billy tried to copy what she said. + +With a big grin, he threw his kite up. He watched in delight as it flew up higher and higher. He felt so proud that his kite was so independent. Billy laughed and ran around as his kite soared in the sky. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were walking along the beach. It was a very hot day and the sun was shining brightly. + +The first friend wanted to jump in the sea to cool off, so she did! She was having a lot of fun in the water. + +The second friend wanted to add something to the water to make it even more fun. So she grabbed a bowl and filled it with a disgusting smell. It was so awful that the first friend couldn't even go in the water. + +The second friend then took the disgusting smell and added it to the sea. Her friend had to run away and the sea smelled bad, but they both had a great time together! +Once there was a mommy who had to deliver an important package. But she was very busy, so she asked her little girl to help. + +The little girl was excited! She put on a big hat and went to the store. Before long, she had a big box with her. + +Inside the big box was a big green bug. It was so clean! The little girl's face lit up. She quickly ran back to her mommy and delivered it to her. + +Her mommy smiled. She thanked the little girl and said she did a great job. + +The little girl smiled back. She was very proud of herself. She had helped deliver a bug to her mommy! +Once there was a lion who wanted to show everyone his style. He wanted everyone to know how amazing he was. So every day he would roar very loud. He was loudest of all the animals. + +The animals were a bit scared of him because his roar was so loud. But they were also curious to see what he was doing. + +One day the lion woke up and decided he wanted to show everyone his style. He walked around the empty jungle looking for something to show off with. He wanted to make sure everyone could hear him roar. + +But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't find anything to show off. The jungle was too empty. + +Then, he got an idea. He decided he would roar as loud as he possibly could. He closed his eyes and let out the loudest roar he ever made. Everyone heard his roar and knew it was him. + +The lion was proud. He knew his roar was loud enough for everyone to hear and he could show off his style. He was the king of the jungle! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ginger. She liked to explore. One day she went to a big field by her house. As she was walking, she saw a big cooler. It looked old and dirty. Ginger was brave and wanted to look inside. + +She peeked inside and something moved! It was a big bug. Ginger got scared and ran away. But she came back the next day to try again. This time, she brought a stick. She tapped it on the cooler and nothing happened. + +Ginger looked inside again. This time there was nothing there. She felt brave and opened the cooler. It was full of cool things. Ginger smiled and decided to take it home. + +When she got home, she showed it to her mom. Her mom said it was very cool. But she also said it was dirty, so they had to clean it up first. They worked together to wash the cooler and make it sparkle. + +When Ginger went back outside with her cooler, she was so happy. From then on, she was never scared of exploring again! +Sam liked to paint. He used bright colors, like blue and yellow. He liked to paint triangles too. + +He got out the paints and brushes. He painted a big blue triangle on the paper. It was easy. He squiggled an orange triangle underneath. He added some purple triangles too. + +Sam liked making pictures. He liked seeing all the triangles together. He made them all different shapes and sizes. Sam was proud of his painting. + +"I'm a great painter!" he said. He was very happy with his painting. He painted a few more and then it was time to go. + +Sam put away the paints and brushes. He smiled at the paintings he made. Painting was easy and fun! +Mama and Emma went to the mall. Mama was very excited to be there. She wanted Emma to be strong and encouraged her. + +When they arrived, Mama asked Emma to pick an outfit. Emma was feeling strong and chose a purple dress. Mama was very proud of her and encouraged her to try on the dress. + +As Emma twirled around in the dress, they heard music. It was coming from the food court. They walked over and saw a band playing music. Emma felt so happy, she asked her mama to dance. + +Mama and Emma danced together. Mama was so proud of Emma for being strong and positive. She encouraged her to keep going even when she was tired. + +After the song ended, Emma thanked her mama for encouraging her and for the fun day at the mall. Mama smiled and said she was the best daughter. +Once there was a little boy who lived in a brown house. One night, the boy wanted to stay outside and play in the moonlight. So he looked around his house and decided to explore. He found a jail. It was made of brown bricks and had a big gate. The boy was scared but he wanted to be brave so he went inside. + +The jail was dark and empty. He looked around and saw some spiders creeping on the walls. He quickly ran away and decided never to go back to the jail again. + +Then the boy spotted a brown bird. Its feathers were so soft and the boy wanted to pet it. He slowly inched closer and closer and the bird didn’t fly away. The boy was so happy! He took the brown bird home, and it was his new friend. + +The boy never went back to the jail. Instead, he spent his days with the brown bird. They explored his garden and played together every day. Together, they were very happy. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy. She loved looking at colours, so her mum bought her a special toy. + +The toy was a peek box. It had lots of colourful paint inside and a peep hole on the top. When Lucy peeped through the hole, she could see all the different colours. + +Lucy started to play with her peek box every day. She discovered that if you are careful, you can make the peek box flexible. Lucy soon started to make lots of shapes with the peek box. She made circles, triangles, squares and even stars! + +As she played, the different colours of paint mix together. Lucy began to make lots of new and interesting colours. The peek box became her favourite toy and soon all her friends wanted to play too. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a brown wardrobe. Inside the wardrobe, there was a picture of a prince and princess. The prince and princess had to finish something before they could go to a party. + +The prince and princess worked hard to finish their tasks as quickly as they could. They had to find a special book and put it back in the wardrobe. The prince looked in the top shelf, while the princess looked in the bottom shelf. + +At last, the prince and the princess were finished. They were so happy to be finished that they both hugged each other. Then, they opened the wardrobe to get ready for the party. + +And, the prince and princess lived happily ever after! +Mommy said, "Be careful! You don't want to make a mess!" She gave her daughter a broom to use. She smiled and said, "Please sweep the floor and put all the stuff from the kitchen in the box." + +The little girl was excited to help. She grabbed the broom and began sweeping. She worked carefully and put all the stuff in the box. + +When she was finished, her mommy smiled and said, "Thank you for helping! You are so clever!" She gave the little girl a hug and said, "You were really careful and did a great job. Now, let's go play outside!" +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy little frog. He had the brightest green skin and and he loved it so much, he showed it off all day. + +The frog was happy and playful, swimming through the pond on sunny days and delighting in the beauty of the world around him. + +But one day, something made him very scared. He heard a loud noise coming from the nearby woods and he started to tremble. He was so scared, he couldn't move. + +Soon enough, a big friendly bear came out of the woods, who was also green like the frog. She had the kindest eyes and she was even wealthier than the frog. + +The bear took one look at the trembling frog and smiled. She shared with him all the wisdom she'd learned in life and soon enough, the frog had forgotten he'd ever been scared. They became great friends and lived together in the pond, forever sharing their wealth, friendship and love. +Once upon a time there was a farmer. He had a big tool that he needed to wear to take care of his farm. Every day he used the tool to fix things, build things and even make things. One day he decided to make something special. He used the tool to make a tasty treat. The farmer was so happy to have the tool because it allowed him to make so many delicious things. He shared the treat with all his friends and they all enjoyed it. He was thankful to have the tool because without it, he wouldn't have been able to make something so tasty! +Once upon a time there was a girl. Her name was Daisy. She liked to be creative. + +One day, Daisy was looking for something special. She wanted something to make her happy. Then she saw something shiny in the grass. It was jewelry! The necklace glittered in the sun. + +Daisy got excited and ran home. She put the necklace on and twirled around in her dress. Then she whistled a happy tune. + +Everywhere she went people stopped to admire her jewelry. Everyone said Daisy was so creative. Daisy was so happy and she never took the necklace off. + +The end. +One day a train whistle sounded. It was loud and impressive. Two children, Mark and Ella, heard the call of the train. They were excited and wanted to see the train. + +So they ran out of their house and down to the train station. When they got there, their eyes grew big. The train was long and the cars were tall and colourful. It was the most impressive thing they had ever seen. + +The two children climbed onto the train. Mark called out “Wheeeee!â€. Ella found some buttons and started to push them. They had so much fun playing on the huge train! + +Soon the train came to a stop. The children waved as it pulled away. They now looked forward to the next time they heard the call of the train. +Once upon a time there was a small purple girl who wanted to have a lot of fun. One day, the girl asked her mom if she could go to the park. Her mom said yes and let her go. + +When she got to the park, it was wet from the rain. She was a little scared at first but then started to have so much fun running around in the wet grass. She made wet footprints all over the park, which made her laugh. + +She ran and ran until she was too tired. But the fun didn't end there. She found some purple flowers, which she picked and showed to her mom. + +The girl's mom was so proud of her, and she let her play in the wet park all day. The girl was so happy to be able to play outside in the wet and purple park. +One day, a little girl named Suzy was playing in her backyard. She had her favourite toy with her, her teddy bear. Suddenly, Suzy noticed something shiny in the dirt. It was a key! She picked it up and looked closely at it. She wondered where the key belonged to. As she looked around, she noticed that the door to her house was wide open. Suzy figured out that the key must belong to her house. But then she noticed that something else was missing. Her teddy bear was gone! Suzy was sad as she realized that she lost her key and her bear. + +Suddenly, Suzy heard a noise. It was coming from the house. She quietly walked towards it and opened the door. Inside, there were two mysterious people who had the teddy bear. Suzy was very scared and quickly closed the door. She knew that she needed help so she ran to her neighbour's house. + +The neighbour did not know who the two strangers were but she called the police. When the police arrived, they searched the house but the two people had disappeared. They searched for hours, but the two people were unknown. + +In the end, the police never found the strangers but they did help Suzy find her teddy bear. Suzy was very happy to have her bear back, even though she still hadn't found her lost key. +Once upon a time, there was a cute young girl. She loved to play with her marbles. One day, her favorite marble broke. She was very sad and tried to repair it. + +She searched for something to fix it. Suddenly, she found some glue. She smeared the glue over the marble and waited for it to dry. + +When the glue had dried, the marble was held together. The girl was so happy that she had been able to repair it! She hugged the marble tightly and never let go again. + +The End. +Once there was a little girl who had a special dish. The girl loved to spin her dish around and around. One day, the dish got too spoiled to spin, so the girl was very sad. + +The girl asked her mom if they they could get a new dish, but her mom said no. So, the girl was even sadder. + +The next day, the girl went to the store with her mom and found a shiny new dish. The little girl was so excited to spin it around, that she couldn't wait to get home. + +When they got back home, the girl's mom showed her the special way to spin the dish - it made a magical whooshing sound! The girl couldn't stop spinning the dish, and soon all of the sadness had gone away. Now the little girl loves her new dish even more than her old one. +Once there was a little girl, who was three years old. She was fit and strong and loved to play all day. One day, when the sun was shining, the little girl decided to stay in the park with her mom. + +Her mom gave her a cookie and said, "Stay right here and enjoy the sunshine!" The little girl was so excited and she ate the cookie. It was so tasty and fit in her tummy. + +The little girl played in the park for a long time. She ran around, laughed with her mom, and even made a new friend. But after a while, the sun started to set. So the little girl and her mom said goodbye to their new friend, and started to head back home. + +The little girl was so happy. She had a great day playing in the park and eating her cookie. Now she knew the perfect way of spending the day was simply to stay! +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He liked to take long walks by himself. On one particular walk, he became very selfish. He wanted all the things on the path for himself. He wanted to remove them, so he did. + +The boy collected so many things on his walk that he struggled to carry them all. He removed rocks, sticks and flowers, thinking that no one would know. But, his kind neighbours soon noticed the missing things. + +They decided to follow him to see what he was doing. When they arrived, they saw him carrying all the things he had taken from the neighbourhood. The boy was very embarrassed. + +The neighbours were angry at first, but then they saw how upset the boy was. They taught him that it is wrong to be selfish. They helped the boy return all the things back to their correct place, then they went for a walk together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was only three years old. He loved to play outside with his friends. + +One day, while Tom was playing, he saw a mop on the side of the road. It was a cheap mop, so Tom thought he had to have it. He ran to the mop and grabbed it. But when he grabbed it, it made a loud scream. + +The scream scared Tom so much that he dropped the mop and started to cry. He looked around, but there was no one around to help. He was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +He looked around the mop, hoping to find the reason why it screamed. He noticed a tiny animal under the mop. It was a mouse! Tom was relieved that it wasn't something bad and he started to laugh. + +The mouse was scared too, so Tom grabbed the mop, put the mouse in a nearby bush, and ran off with the mop. From then on, whenever Tom saw a cheap mop on the side of the road, he would look at it very carefully before grabbing it. +Once there lived a small bunny. The bunny was very happy, but often wanted to go on adventures. + +One day, the bunny decided to head out and explore. The bunny ran and ran until it reached a tall tree. The bunny wanted to climb the tall tree, so it started hopping up the branches. + +Suddenly, the bunny's foot got stuck! In a panic, the bunny hopped and jumped until it finally felt the ground again. When it looked around, it saw a shelter near the tree. + +The bunny ran to the shelter, and as soon as it stepped inside, it heard thunder and saw lightning outside. The bunny was so scared that it started to scatter around the shelter. + +Just then, the storm ended and a rainbow appeared in the sky. The bunny was relieved, and ventured out into the world again. + +The bunny never forgot how important it was to find shelter during a storm. To the bunny, the tall tree was a reminder of all the adventures it had and could have. +John was very excited. He had a bag of blocks and he couldn't wait to play! He took out all the blocks and began to build. He built a castle, a car, and a rocket ship. He had fun building the creations. + +John was starting to feel tired. He put away all his blocks and decided to relax. He lay down on the floor and looked up at the ceiling. John closed his eyes and felt his body getting calmer and calmer. He took deep breaths and relaxed. + +John had a great time playing with his blocks. He was feeling happy and relaxed. He got up from the floor and put away all his blocks. He was happy and excited to play with them again tomorrow. +Once upon a time there was a boy. His name was Bob. Bob was only 3 years old. + +One day, Bob was playing in the kitchen. He found a bowl of dough. He was very excited, so he started to play with it. + +Suddenly, Bob heard a very loud noise. He was in panic because he was all alone. He quickly hid under the table. + +The noise was his mom coming back. She was carrying something tall. She was very surprised when she saw the dough all over the kitchen. + +Bob came out from under the table and started to explain what happened. His mom just smiled and hugged him tight. + +Bob felt better after that, because he knew that his mom loved him very much. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there lived a clever mechanic. He lived in a small shop in the town. Every day he fixed machines and made things work. He was so clever! + +One day, a car drove up to the shop. It had a noise coming from it. The mechanic went to have a look. He heard the car speak, "clank, rattle, clank." The mechanic knew he could make it work. + +He fixed the car. He changed some parts and oiled the wheels. The car purred and spoke," thank you, clever mechanic." The mechanic smiled. He felt proud of what he had done. + +The mechanic waved goodbye to the car and the car drove away. The mechanic was happy. He could help others with his clever skills. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was very curious and loved to explore. One day he was playing in his backyard when he saw something special. He saw an elderly lady sitting on the corner with a big bag. + +The boy asked the lady what was in the bag and the lady said it was her stuff. She said she was moving somewhere new and these were all her things she had to take with her. The little boy asked if he could look inside and the elderly lady allowed him to. + +When he opened the bag, the little boy saw all sorts of interesting things! There were toys, books, clothes and much more. The boy was so excited and happy to learn about all the new stuff that he asked the lady if he could keep one thing. The elderly lady smiled and said yes. She could tell the little boy really wanted the stuff and she allowed him to keep one item. + +The little boy chose a toy he liked the best and said thank you to the elderly lady. She smiled again and said goodbye. The little boy was so happy to have a new toy, he ran to his house to show his mommy and daddy. + +The boy never forgot his special meeting with the elderly lady and the new toy she allowed him to keep. He was forever thankful for her kindness and generosity! +Once upon a time, there was an animal. It was a very special animal because it could decorate! It loved to use pretty pink things when it decorated. + +The animal was getting ready to decorate a special tree. It put up pink ribbons and balloons. Then it added some sparkly stars to make it look even more special. + +Next, it added a bright pink house. Inside the house it put lots of fun things like dolls and a swing. As night came it added tiny lights to make it look like it was twinkling. + +Finally, it was finished. The animal and its friends were so happy with how it looked! They celebrated by throwing a party and having lots of fun. + +The end! +Karen and Jeff planned a special day. They packed a blanket, some snacks and the shovel. They were going to the park to dig a pit. + +Jeff and Karen found the right spot and started to dig the pit. Jeff laughed and Karen smiled as they worked together. The pit got bigger and bigger, until it was time to stop. + +Then Karen and Jeff spread the blanket in the pit. They sat together and ate their snacks. They talked and laughed, enjoying the day they had planned. + +The day was almost over and the pit was empty. But Karen and Jeff felt independent. They had dug a pit together, and it was all just theirs. They smiled and hugged, proud of their work. They had planned a perfect day! +Once upon a time there was a heavy crocodile. He was very hungry and wanted to eat. He swam around in the river looking for food. When he found something to eat, he grabbed it with his big mouth. + +Then the crocodile saw a fish. He was very happy. He opened his mouth wide and ate the fish in one bite. The crocodile was so full. + +He decided to take a nap. He went to the bank and found a warm spot in the sun. The crocodile was very tired so he closed his eyes and went to sleep. + +When he woke up, he remembered he was still hungry. He went back into the river to look for something else to eat. He found another fish and ate it in one big bite. + +The crocodile smiled because he finally wasn’t so hungry anymore. He was happy with all the food he had eaten. +One day, a curious little girl was walking in the park. Suddenly, something caught her eye. It was a old fan lying on the ground. + +The little girl went closer and saw that the fan was all rusty and starting to rot. She reached out to touch the fan and it made a funny noise. The little girl was so surprised that she jumped back. + +She looked at the fan for a few more minutes before she decided to take it home. The little girl knew that she can fix the fan and make it look new again. She carried the fan home carefully and got to work. + +The next day, the little girl was very proud to show her mom the fan that was no longer rotting. Instead, it was as good as new! + +The little girl was so happy to have fixed the fan and she proudly placed it in her bedroom. From that day on, it became her most treasured thing. +Once upon a time there was a new statue. It was a very special statue. It stood tall and proud in a city park. + +One day a little boy came to the park and he noticed the statue. He looked up at it and listened. Then he started talking to the statue. + +"Hi statue! Can you talk?" he asked. But the statute couldn't answer. + +The little boy was surprised, so he decided to listen. He leaned his ear towards the statue and held his breath. Suddenly he could hear a voice! It was the statue, speaking softly. + +The little boy listened to the statue and smiled. He was so happy that the statue could talk. Then he said goodbye and ran off to find his friends. + +The little boy listened to the statue and was rewarded with a wonderful surprise. He learned a valuable lesson that day - always listen. +Once there was a fox. He liked to play in the forest, and he had many animal friends. One day, a wolf came to visit and asked the fox for help. The wolf wanted the fox to replace his tail, as it had gotten lost. The fox thought about it carefully. He was reliable, so he agreed to help. + +The fox and wolf went to the store to buy a new tail. They found a long, fluffy one. The fox helped the wolf attach it, and it looked just like a real tail! The wolf thanked the fox for his help - he was so relieved. + +The fox and wolf went back to the forest, and the fox was very proud of himself. He had been very reliable and helped the wolf in need. The fox and wolf had been friends ever since, and they would always remember the day they replaced the wolf's tail. + +The end. +The sun was bright in the sky. Jack was walking in the park. He wanted to go to the museum. + +He ran and ran until he reached it. He shouted with glee and jumped up and down. + +He wanted to explore and look at everything. He went from room to room, excited. + +All of a sudden, Jack smelled something sour. He stopped and looked around. He saw a little chapel and heard the sound of people praying. + +Jack went into the chapel and knelt down. He closed his eyes and said a silent prayer. + +He thanked God for the museum. He was so happy to be able to explore and learn. + +When he finished praying, he smiled and went back to the museum. He had a wonderful time that day. +Once there was a family. It was a regular family. Everyday they did regular things together. Sometimes they would go to the park and borrow a ball. Other times they would share stories and borrow ideas from one another. + +One day, the family borrowed a special kite. It was big and colorful with lots of shiny streamers coming out of it. The family took the kite to the nearby park and took turns running around and holding it. Everyone was very excited as the kite flew high into the sky! + +Soon, the family had to go home. But everyone agreed that borrowing the kite for the day was a lot of fun. And the family vowed to borrow more things next time. Like a bike or a hammock, or even a giant slide. Whatever it was, the family was sure to have lots of fun together! +Once upon a time, there was an ugly monster. He was always grumpy, and never wanted to talk to anyone. He liked to be alone in his dark cave. + +One day, the monster heard a sound coming from outside. He peaked through his cave and saw a happy little girl playing with her friends. She was so full of joy and laughter. + +The monster smiled, and he wished that he could be like her. He wanted friends and someone to talk to. + +Just then, the little girl noticed that the monster was watching her. She decided to come over to him. Instead of being scared, she wanted to give him some support. + +The monster was surprised, and did not know what to do. He began to stutter and couldn't find the right words. He just wanted to say thank you, but the silence was too loud. + +The little girl sensed his fear and smiled. She held his hand and said "it's ok, I understand". She then waved goodbye and ran back to her friends. + +From that day on, the monster was no longer grumpy or ugly. Whenever he felt alone he would remember the little girl and the Support she showed him. +Once upon a time there was a heavy exercising machine that everyone wanted to use. It was shiny, fast, and strong; everyone wanted to try it out. + +One day, three year old Joe heard his mom and dad mention the machine. He wanted to try it out and he begged them to let him. His mom and dad said okay so Joe hurried to the exercise machine. + +Joe was a bit scared of the heavy machine. He watched Mom and Dad use it and saw that it was safe. With some gentle encouragement from Mom and Dad, Joe took a deep breath and hopped on. + +Joe was so excited to use the exercise machine! He went up and down with a big smile on his face. He was having so much fun! + +When he was finished exercising, Joe hugged his mom and dad to say thank you. From that day, Joe mentioned the heavy exercise machine with pride. +Billy was a very cheerful boy. One day he wanted to find something special. He decided to go outside and explore. + +Billy started his adventure and he explored all sorts of places. He found a big tree, a long river, a bushy bush and a pretty flower. He also found a scary patch of darkness. + +Billy was brave so he decided to explore the patch of darkness. Suddenly, he heard a loud sound. He was scared, but he wanted to find out what it was. He slowly walked closer and found it was a nightmare. + +It was huge and noisy, but Billy was brave. He used his most cheerful voice to tell the nightmare to go away. To his surprise, it worked. The nightmare went away and Billy continued his exciting adventure. He was very proud for being so brave. +Once upon a time there was a small girl called Polly. Polly was three-years-old and loved to dream. Every day she dreamed of wonderful things like what it might be like to be a superhero one day! + +One day Polly had a very special dream. In the dream she saw herself standing on top of a big mountain. It was very scary, but also very exciting. + +When Polly awoke from her dream she realised that the result of this dream was to be brave. She decided to try and do something brave that day. + +Polly walked outside and saw a great big climb. She was scared at first, but then she started to climb the mountain! + +When she reached the top of the mountain Polly felt so proud of herself for being so brave. She waved to her family who were watching from below, proud of her achievement. + +From that day on Polly was always willing to take on a challenge and try something new, no matter how scary it might seem. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who lived on a farm. He was a kind person who always had questions. One day, he asked himself, "What can I do to help my animals?" He thought for a moment and then decided to build a new barn. He looked around for something that was available to use but nothing seemed suitable. + +So he asked his animals for help. They all gathered around to help him. Soon, the farmer had enough wood and nails to build a sturdy barn. It was the first barn of its kind for the farm and it was perfect for the animals. + +The farmer was happy. He thanked the animals for their help and he asked them one final question. "Do you want to live in the barn?" All of the animals cheered in agreement and they moved into their new home. + +The farmer smiled as he watched his animals happily settle in. He was glad he had been able to find something available that could help his animals. The farmer had found the perfect home for his animals. +Coco was a very adventurous 3 year old. She loved to explore new things and try new activities. + +One day, Coco's mommy invited her to go outside and explore her backyard. Coco was so excited! She opened the door and started to look around. She saw a big tree and lots of birds flying in the sky. + +Coco noticed a notebook with a flower on it. She picked it up and opened it. Inside were lots of pictures, drawings and words. She was so excited! She flipped through the notebook and smiled. + +Coco closed the notebook and went back inside. She got out her crayons and drew pictures of the backyard and the notebook. She was so happy to have had an adventurous time exploring her backyard. +Once upon a time there was a dependable dog named Big. Big always wanted to test a story. So one day Big went to the library to look for a story to test. He saw a book and decided it was perfect for him. Big opened the book and read the story. He liked it so much that he decided to test it. First, he barked, then he rolled over, and he even did a little dance. Everyone was so amazed that they cheered and asked Big to test the story again. Big smiled and repeated the story. He was happy that he passed the test. Big was a dependable dog who learned a new story that day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. She was very small, but brave. One day, Jane went on an adventure. She wore her favorite dress and went outside. It was a harsh day, but she was determined. + +Jane wanted to find a shelter, and she was not willing to give up. She looked around, but the search was difficult. Jane finally found a shelter in the corner of a field. She was happy and she ran to it. + +She found a nice spot and decided to stay there. Jane stayed there all day, and when night came, she still stayed. It was cold, but she was safe and cozy. Jane smiled because she had found her very own shelter. She slept peacefully in her shelter, and in the morning, Jane continued her adventure. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Sally and Ruby. Sally was bossy and always told Ruby what to do. One day, Sally had an idea. + +She told Ruby, "Let's go explore the tunnel!" Ruby was scared of the dark tunnel, but she didn't want to be bossy. So, she said OK and followed Sally into the tunnel. + +The tunnel was so dark! But Sally found a light switch and soon the tunnel was all lit up. They spent the whole day exploring the tunnel and playing games. + +When it was time to go home, Ruby was sad. She didn't want the adventure to end. But Sally said, "Let's come back soon, OK?" Ruby smiled and said, "OK!" + +The two friends smiled and said goodbye. They promised to come back to the tunnel someday soon! +Once upon a time, there was a very busy monkey. He was always hopping around from tree to tree looking for something interesting. One day, he hopped to a big lake. He was so excited to explore the lake that he didn't know what to do first. He saw a log nearby and decided to hop on it. He hopped across the lake to an island in the middle. + +On the island, the monkey found a lot of trees with ripe fruits. He quickly hopped from one tree to the next, eating all the juicy fruits. He was so busy that he didn't even notice how the day was passing. But when the sun started to set, he realized he had to go home. + +So he hopped back onto the log and starting hopping across the lake again. He reached the bank and hopped back into the forest. As he hopped away from the lake, the monkey decided to come back the next day so he could explore the island again. +Once upon a time, there was a huge twig. It was so big that it could reach the sky. One day, the twig started to move. It bounced and jumped, like it was alive. It was the twig that was making the twig move - it was springing. Soon, everything around the twig began to move too. Flowers stretched and stretched, and grew their pretty petals. Insects and birds buzzed and flew around the twig. That twig and its springing made everything come to life! +One day, two friends named Jo and John were feeling adventurous. They wanted to do something special, something exciting. So they decided to cook! + +They found all the ingredients they needed: flour, sugar, eggs and milk. Jo mixed the ingredients together and then put them in the oven. + +John was so excited to see the finished result that he hopped on top of the stove. He couldn't wait to eat the delicious cake when it was done. + +Meanwhile, Jo decided to take a train ride. He thought it would be a fun way to explore the countryside while they waited for their cake. + +Eventually, it was time to eat. Jo and John gathered around the kitchen table. It was delicious! They shared the cake with joy and laughter until the sun went down. + +Jo and John had a very adventurous day! +Sam and Lucy were walking in the forest, looking for treasures. Suddenly, they saw a big orange spark fly up in the air! Sam and Lucy were so excited. They wanted to find out what it was. + +But when they got closer, they got a big surprise. There was a bear! The bear was growling and pounding its furry paws on the ground. Sam and Lucy panicked. + +They didn't know what to do. They were so scared of the bear, but they also really wanted to see what was making the orange sparks. So they took a deep breath and ran towards the spark. + +The spark was coming from a campfire. Sam and Lucy saw that a family was sitting by the campfire. They were roasting marshmallows and taking turns making the orange sparks with their flint and steel. + +Sam and Lucy were so relieved and so excited. They had a great time watching the family make sparks and roasting marshmallows. +Once there was a girl named Sarah. Sarah liked to help her mommy and daddy. One day Sarah saw her mommy pour a liquid into a flask. "What are you doing, Mommy?" asked Sarah. + +"I'm making soup," said Mommy. "Would you like to help me?" + +Sarah was excited. She got an envelope and tore it open. Inside there were brown flakes. Sarah helped her mommy pour the flakes into the flask. "These flakes are very useful," said Mommy. + +Soon the soup was ready. Sarah and Mommy enjoyed the soup together. Sarah was very proud of herself for helping. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Bob. Bob had a bright yellow vest that made a cool sound when he zipped it up. Bob loved his yellow vest. He wore it every day. + +One day, Bob decided he wanted something yummy to eat. He hopped to the store to buy some carrots, but when he arrived he noticed something even better - a delicious-looking cupcake! Bob was so excited. He zipped open his vest and reached into his pocket. He was so happy to find that he had enough money to buy the cupcake. + +Bob bought the cupcake and zipped up his vest. Then he hopped all the way home, eating the yummy cupcake as he went. + +When he arrived he was so full - but he was also very happy! +Once upon a time there was a mommy and her little girl. Every day they would make a special dessert together. It was always the little girl's favorite - a delicious bowl of ice cream. + +One day, they went to the store to buy everything they needed to make the treat. Mommy was very careful to pick out only the freshest ingredients. She was extra tight with her money, so she couldn't buy too much. + +When the two got home, the little girl was so excited to make the dessert! But mommy saw that it was almost bedtime, and she knew she had to prevent the girl from having ice cream before going to sleep. + +So instead, mommy and the little girl made some warm milk and a yummy piece of banana bread for a bedtime snack. Then the two snuggled up together and read a book before the little girl went off to dreamland. She was content with the sweet snack, even if it wasn't dessert. +Once upon a time, there was a very stupid gear. It lay on the ground, not doing anything at all. It was very bored. + +One day, it heard something. It heard a noise and the noise was coming closer. It was a machine! The machine had a big disk that glowed and it began to record. + +The stupid gear was very curious so it moved closer. But it moved too close, and it got caught in the machine! Its metal teeth spun round and round and it was very scared. + +But the machine did not hurt it. Instead, it recorded its spinning and when it was done, it smiled. The gear was happy! From then on, it stayed close to the machine, recording all sorts of sounds and stories. +Once there was a patient who had something wrong with him. He was in a doctor's office, but the doctor didn't know what was wrong. The doctor asked the patient to remove his shirt so he could examine him. But, no matter what the doctor did, he couldn't figure out what was wrong with the patient. It was all a big mystery. + +The patient began to get upset, so the doctor decided to try something else. He gave the patient a medicine. The patient was hesitant, but he trusted the doctor and took it. Suddenly the patient started feeling better. The medicine had removed the unknown problem! + +The patient thanked the doctor and happily went home feeling much better. From then on, the patient always remembered to trust the doctor and take the medicine. +Once upon a time, there was a smart machine. The machine could do lots of clever things that made people happy. So one day, someone came to steal the clever machine. The person wanted to take it away for themselves and not share it with anyone else. + +But the machine was not happy about this. It didn't like that the person was being so mean. It tried to make a loud noise to draw attention, but the person wouldn't budge. + +That's when Tommy came along. He was a three year old boy and he wasn't scared at all. He just shouted at the person to give the machine back. He said in a brave voice: "No stealing! Give it back". + +The person was so scared that they dropped the machine and ran away. Tommy was so proud of himself for saving the machine. He hugged it tightly and then ran off to find his parents. The machine was safe and everyone was happy! +Once upon a time, there was a key. It was perfect and small and shiny. The key was so special because it could open any lock. + +The key did not have an owner so it lived all alone in a box. One day, the key heard a noise. A little boy had found the key and picked it up. The little boy said "this is perfect!" + +He used the key to open a brand new lock. It took a few tries, but eventually the key worked. The little boy smiled and hugged the key. "You can stay with me forever" he said. + +The key remained with the little boy from then on. They had lots of fun together - going on adventures and opening locks. The key and the little boy were happy and perfect together. +Once upon a time, there was a nice rich man. He liked to test his fun. Every day he would go to the park, and play games. He would test his skill at climbing trees, and his strength at carrying heavy rocks. + +One day, he tested his fun even more. He bought a big boat and sailed away. He tried fishing, and found lots of cool treasures beneath the waves. + +The rich man had so much fun, testing all of his skills. He tested himself every day, and found joy in everything he did. + +Now, the rich man never gets bored. Testing his fun has become an adventure that he looks forward to every day. He travels far and wide, and enjoys every moment. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Floppy. He lived on a farm with his mom and dad and lots of other animals. Every day he would hop around the farm, exploring and having fun. Floppy's dream was to go around the world, and one day, that dream finally came true. + +He packed his bags, said goodbye to his family, and hopped off on an adventure. Along his way, he saw lots of beautiful places. He hopped through the forest and over the mountains, and then he hopped into the city. Everywhere he went, people would be amazed and say, "Look, it's that famous little rabbit, Floppy!" + +After a few months of hopping around, he realized how lucky he was to explore the world. He eventually came back to the farm to tell his parents all about his journey. Floppy never forgot his journey around the world, and he was grateful to be able to make his dream come true. +Once there was a little fish named Fred. He liked to dive into the sea and explore all the wonderful things that were in the deep blue water. He wanted to find something special. + +One day, he saw something shiny in the deep! It was his heart. He swam a little closer and he saw that it was fit and perfect. He was so happy to find it. + +He dove into the water and grabbed it, and he brought it with him. He hugged it tightly, and from then on, he always kept it close to him. He swam around very happily with his heart. + +He knew that as long as he had found his heart, he was complete. And he never forgot how important it is to keep your heart fit! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sally and Nick. One day, they were walking in the park, when they saw something shiny in the grass. Sally and Nick wondered what it was. They picked it up, and saw that it was jewelry! The jewelry was ugly, but still pretty in its own way. Sally and Nick decided to keep it as a special reminder of their friendship. They each kept one piece of the jewelry and enjoyed wearing it whenever they saw each other. Whenever they looked at it, they remembered their special friendship and the day they found the shiny jewelry in the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved eating ice cream with a spoon. One day, Lily was eating ice cream and she was being careless. She dropped her spoon on the ground and it got dirty. + +Lily's mom saw what happened and said, "Lily, you need to be more careful with your spoon. Let's remove the dirty spoon and get you a clean one." + +Lily nodded and her mom removed the dirty spoon from her hand. Lily was sad that she dropped her spoon, but she was happy to have a clean one to use. From then on, Lily was more careful when she ate ice cream with a spoon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy bow and arrow. He would shoot arrows at his teddy bear and pretend he was a brave knight. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his bow and arrow. + +While he was playing, he saw an older boy shooting arrows too. The older boy's arrows went really far and were very impressive. Timmy wanted to be just like him. He asked the older boy, "Can you please teach me how to shoot arrows like you?" + +The older boy smiled and said, "Of course, but first you need to learn how to hold the bow properly." He showed Timmy how to hold the bow and aim the arrow. Timmy practiced and practiced until he was able to shoot his arrow farther than he ever had before. + +As Timmy was leaving the park, he saw a little girl crying because she had lost her toy. Timmy remembered how the older boy had helped him and decided to help the little girl. He used his impressive arrow shooting skills to find the toy and return it to the little girl. + +The moral of the story is that when someone helps you, it's important to pay it forward and help someone else. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a mop that she loved to play with. She would pretend it was a horse and ride it around the house. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help mop the floor. Lily was happy to help and started to mop the floor. + +As she was mopping, she saw a little puppy. The puppy looked very comfortable sleeping on the floor. Lily wanted to pet the puppy, but her mom said, "Be careful, Lily. The puppy might bite." Lily was scared, but she still wanted to pet the puppy. + +Lily slowly reached out her hand and petted the puppy. The puppy woke up and licked Lily's hand. Lily giggled and said, "He's not so scary. He's just a cute little puppy." Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you're not afraid anymore. Let's finish mopping the floor together." And they continued to clean the house while the puppy followed them around, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and climbing hills. One day, she was climbing a big hill when she slipped and fell down. She hurt her knee and started to cry. + +Her mom came running and said, "Lily, be careful! Are you okay?" + +Lily replied, "My knee hurts. It's sore." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Let's go home and put a bandage on it." + +As they walked home, Lily saw a scary bug and screamed. Her mom said, "Don't worry, it's just a little bug. It won't hurt you." + +When they got home, Lily's mom put a bandage on her knee and gave her a cookie. Lily smiled and said, "Thanks, Mom. I feel better now." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to swim in his pool. He would splash and play all day long. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy was very good at swimming and Timmy was not. Timmy felt sad and embarrassed that he couldn't swim as well as Billy. + +But Billy was humble and kind. He told Timmy that everyone learns at their own pace and that he was doing great. Timmy felt happy and accepted Billy's words. They continued to play in the pool together and Timmy even learned some new swimming skills from Billy. From that day on, Timmy felt more confident in the pool and was grateful for his humble friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, can you clean the stove for me?" Lily replied, "Yes, mommy, I can clean the stove. What do I need to do?" + +Her mommy said, "You need to use this lovely cloth to clean the stove. Make sure you don't touch the hot part." Lily nodded her head and started to clean the stove. She was very careful not to touch the hot part. + +After she was done, her mommy said, "Good job, Lily! The stove looks so clean now." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy. I love helping you in the kitchen." Her mommy hugged her and said, "I love having you help me too." And they both smiled happily. +Once upon a time, there was a big bookcase in a room. The bookcase was full of books. The books were happy in the bookcase. One day, a little bug went into the bookcase. The bug felt scared in the big bookcase. The bug saw a book that was starting to rot. The bug felt sad for the book. The bug wanted to help the book, so it called its friends to come and help. Together, they took the book out of the bookcase and put it in a safe place. The book was happy to be saved by the bug and its friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy in the kitchen. One day, they decided to make something special for Lily's daddy's birthday. They looked through a cookbook and found a recipe for a yummy chocolate cake. + +Lily's mommy helped her measure and mix all the ingredients together. They poured the batter into a figure-shaped cake pan and put it in the oven to bake. While it was baking, they cleaned up the kitchen and sang happy birthday to Lily's daddy. + +When the cake was done, they took it out of the oven and let it cool. Then, they decorated it with frosting and candles. Lily was so excited to give it to her daddy. When he blew out the candles and took a bite of the cake, he smiled and said it was the best cake he had ever tasted. Lily was so happy that they had made something so yummy for her daddy's birthday. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the rain and jump in puddles. One day, she went outside and it started to rain. She was so happy and started to jump around. + +Suddenly, she saw her friend Timmy. He was trying to buckle his shoe, but he couldn't do it. Lily went over to help him and said, "Let me help you buckle your shoe, Timmy." + +Timmy was very grateful and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are so kind." + +After they finished, they continued to play in the rain. They ran around and got very wet. When they got tired, they went inside and soaked their feet in warm water. Lily's mommy was very happy to see them and said, "You two look like you had so much fun. You are both very wealthy to have each other as friends." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved watching TV all day long. One day, her mom said, "Lily, it's time for bed. You look sleepy." Lily replied, "But I want to watch TV more. I don't feel sleepy yet." + +Her mom said, "No, Lily. You need to go to bed now. You have to fit in some sleep so you can wake up happy and healthy tomorrow." Lily didn't want to go to bed, but she knew her mom was right. She said, "Okay, Mom. I'll go to bed now." And with that, she turned off the TV, got into bed, and fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her pillow. She would hug it tight and sometimes even use it as a hat. One day, Lily's mom brought home a unique present for her. It was a big box wrapped in shiny paper. + +Lily was so excited to open it, but her mom said they had to pause and eat dinner first. During dinner, Lily kept wondering what could be inside the box. Finally, it was time to open it. + +When Lily tore off the wrapping paper, she saw a beautiful new pillow with her name embroidered on it. She was so happy and hugged it tight. From that day on, Lily cherished her unique pillow and slept with it every night. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a loyal dog named Spot. Timmy and Spot loved to play together in the park every day. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her cook dinner. She gave him a potato to peel. + +Timmy started peeling the potato but then he saw Spot running around outside. "I want to play with Spot!" Timmy said. "You can play with Spot after you finish peeling the potato," his mom said. + +Timmy peeled the potato and then ran outside to play with Spot. They played fetch and ran around the park. Suddenly, Timmy's mom yelled, "Stop! It's time for dinner!" Timmy and Spot ran back inside and enjoyed a delicious meal together. They were happy and full, and Timmy knew he had to listen to his mom and be a good helper. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey who lived in a jungle. The monkey was very patient and he liked to play with his friends. One day, the monkey heard a loud noise in the jungle. He was scared and ran to his friends to tell them what he heard. They all decided to investigate the noise together. + +As they walked through the jungle, they heard more noises. The monkey was getting more and more scared, but his friends told him to be patient and brave. Finally, they found the source of the noise. It was a big, hungry lion. The monkey and his friends tried to run away, but the lion was too fast. + +In the end, the little monkey and his friends were eaten by the lion. The moral of the story is that sometimes it's important to listen to what you hear and be careful in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a loyal dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw a shiny stone on the ground. + +Lily picked up the stone and said, "Look Max, this stone shines like the sun!" Max barked happily and wagged his tail. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice. "Excuse me, little girl, may I have my stone back?" It was an old man. + +Lily replied, "Of course, sir. Here you go." The old man smiled and said, "Thank you, you and your loyal dog are very kind." + +Lily felt happy and proud that she did the right thing. Max licked her face and she laughed. They continued their walk, enjoying the sunshine and each other's company. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cars and trucks and anything with wheels. One day, her mommy's car broke down, so they went to see a mechanic. + +The mechanic looked confused when he saw the car. "What's wrong with it?" asked Lily's mommy. + +"I'm not sure," said the mechanic. "Let me take a look." + +Lily watched as the mechanic worked on the car. She didn't understand everything he was doing, but she enjoyed watching him fix it. Finally, the car was fixed and they could go home. + +"Thank you, Mr. Mechanic!" said Lily's mommy. "You're welcome," said the mechanic with a smile. Lily waved goodbye and they drove away, happy to have their car working again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park and playing on the swings. One day, her mommy said they were going to a restaurant for dinner. Lily was excited because she loved eating yummy food. + +When they got to the restaurant, Lily saw a silly clown making balloon animals. She wanted one, but her mommy said they had to eat first. So, they sat down and ordered their food. Lily was so hungry, she couldn't wait to eat. + +After they finished eating, Lily's mommy said they could go get a balloon animal from the silly clown. Lily was so happy! She reached out her hand and picked a red balloon dog. She loved it so much, she took it with her everywhere she went. From that day on, whenever they went to the restaurant, Lily always looked forward to seeing the silly clown and getting a new balloon animal. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her best friend, a teddy bear named Brownie. One day, while playing with her toys, she accidentally knocked over a candle and it started a fire. The fire burned brightly and scared her. + +Lily's mom quickly called the fire department and they came with big trucks and hoses. They put out the fire and made sure everyone was okay. The fire burned everything in the room, but Lily and Brownie were fine. + +After the fire department left, Lily and her mom went to the hospital. The doctor took an x-ray of Lily's chest to make sure she didn't breathe in any smoke. The x-ray showed that Lily was okay and didn't need any medicine. She was happy to hear that and hugged her mom tightly. + +"Mommy, I don't want to play with candles anymore. They can burn things and hurt people," said Lily. + +"I know, sweetie. We will be more careful from now on," said her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new toy, a teddy bear with a big smile on its face. Lily loved her new toy so much that she always carried it with her everywhere she went. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the park. Lily pointed to the swings and asked her mommy if she could go on them. Her mommy said yes and Lily smiled with excitement. She ran to the swings and played on them for a long time with her new teddy bear by her side. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a small crocodile. He lived in a big river with his family. One day, he saw a big leaf and wanted to make it into a boat. He tried to fold the leaf, but it was too big. + +Then, he saw a small leaf and decided to fold it into a boat. He was so happy! He put the boat in the river and sailed away. Suddenly, he saw a big crocodile. He was scared, but the big crocodile was friendly. They played together and had fun. + +After a while, the small crocodile went back home to his family. He showed them his boat and told them about his new friend. They were all happy for him. From that day on, the small crocodile and the big crocodile were friends and played together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted a snack. She went to the cupboard to find something to eat. Inside the cupboard, she saw a little cookie and a little apple. She had to choose which one she wanted to eat. + +Lily thought for a moment and decided to choose the little cookie. She took the cookie out of the cupboard and ate it all up. It was very yummy! After she finished her snack, she went outside to play with her friends. She was happy she chose the little cookie because it gave her lots of energy to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and drink juice every day. She was always happy and humble. One day, she went to the park to play and dance with her friends. + +While they were playing, a mean boy came and took Lily's juice. He said, "I want your juice, give it to me!" Lily said, "No, it's mine!" But the boy was very mean and he took the juice anyway. Lily was sad and her friends tried to cheer her up by dancing with her. + +Later that day, Lily went home and told her mom what happened. Her mom said, "It's not nice to take things that don't belong to you. That boy was not humble. But you can be humble by forgiving him." Lily thought about it and decided to forgive the mean boy. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park to play with her friends. But when she got there, she saw that the mean boy had spilled her juice all over the ground. Lily was sad again, but this time she knew what to do. She forgave the boy again and they all danced together. The moral of the story is to always be humble and forgive others, even when they are mean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and listen to music. One day, she heard some music playing outside her house. It was warm outside, so she ran out to see where the music was coming from. + +She saw a parade coming down the street with lots of people playing music and dancing. Lily wanted to join in, so she hurried to put on her dancing shoes. She danced and twirled along with the parade, feeling happy and warm inside. + +As the parade ended, Lily was sad it was over. But she knew she could always listen to music and dance whenever she wanted. She went back inside, feeling happy and warm from all the dancing she had done. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a white dress that she loved to wear because it made her feel pretty. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She left her perfect dress on the bench while she played on the swings. + +When it was time to go home, Lily went back to the bench to get her dress, but it was gone! She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. Lily started to cry because she loved that dress so much. Her friends tried to help her, but they didn't know where it was either. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom came over and saw that Lily was upset. She asked what was wrong, and Lily told her about her lost dress. Her mom knew just what to do. She went to the park office and asked if anyone had found a white dress. They had! Someone had found it and locked it in a closet for safekeeping. Lily's mom got the dress back and Lily was so happy. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for finding my perfect dress!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the store with her mommy. They saw a big, round fruit called a peach. Lily was excited to try it, so her mommy bought one. When they got home, Lily carefully observed the peach. It looked so juicy and sweet! She took a big bite and it tasted delicious. From that day on, Lily loved peaches and always got excited when she saw them at the store. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside with her dog, Max. Max was a big, fluffy dog with a wet nose and a wagging tail. One day, Lily's mom warned her that it was going to rain soon. + +Lily didn't want to stop playing with Max, so she ignored her mom's warning. They ran around the yard, chasing each other and having fun. But then, Lily felt a few raindrops on her head. She looked up and saw dark clouds in the sky. + +"Oh no, Max," she said. "We better go inside before it starts pouring!" + +Max barked in agreement and they ran inside. Just as they closed the door, the rain started pouring down outside. Lily was glad she listened to her mom's warning and didn't get too wet. Max curled up beside her on the couch and they watched the rain together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. Sally was famous because she could speak so well. She loved to talk to everyone she met. + +One day, Sally was playing outside when she fell and hurt her knee. She cried out in pain and her friend, Timmy, came running over. "What's wrong, Sally?" he asked. + +"My knee hurts," Sally said, tears streaming down her face. "Can you help me?" + +Timmy tried to help Sally up, but she couldn't stand. "I think we need to go to the hospital," he said. + +At the hospital, the doctor told Sally that she had broken her knee. She would need to wear a cast for a long time and wouldn't be able to speak as well as she used to. Sally was sad because she loved to talk so much. From that day on, Sally learned that sometimes accidents happen and things don't always go as planned. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pretty dress. One day, she saw a boy named Jack who was also dancing. She went up to him and said, "Can I join you?" + +Jack said, "Sure, let's dance together!" They danced and twirled around together, having so much fun. + +But then, Lily's mom came and said, "Lily, we have to go home now." Lily didn't want to stop dancing, but her mom said they had to leave. + +Lily was so sad and cried all the way home. When they got home, Lily's mom gave her a spoiled piece of fruit for dessert. Lily didn't want to eat it, but her mom said she had to. + +Later that night, Lily got very sick from the spoiled fruit. She had to go to the hospital and couldn't dance anymore. She wished she had danced longer with Jack instead of going home and eating the spoiled fruit. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to dance. She lived in a charming house with her parents and her dog, Max. One day, Lily was practicing her dance steps in the living room when her mom asked her to stop. "Lily, please stop dancing. You're making too much noise," her mom said. + +Lily was sad, but she didn't want to disobey her mom. So, she went outside to play with Max. While they were playing, Lily saw her neighbor, Mr. Johnson, walking by. "Hello, Mr. Johnson!" Lily said. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm going to the park to feed the ducks," Mr. Johnson said. "Do you want to come with me?" + +Lily was happy to go with Mr. Johnson, but she didn't want to leave Max behind. "Can Max come too?" she asked. + +"Of course!" Mr. Johnson said. "He can come with us." + +Lily and Max went to the park with Mr. Johnson and had a great time feeding the ducks. When they returned home, Lily's mom was happy to see that Lily had remained quiet while she was gone. "Thank you for being so good, Lily," her mom said. "You can go back to dancing now." And Lily happily danced her way back into the living room. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he wanted to buy a new toy truck, but he didn't have enough money. His mom told him to save his money so he could own the truck one day. + +Timmy had an idea. He asked his friends to join his team and help him collect more money. They all agreed and started selling lemonade. The lemonade was very cheap, so everyone in the neighborhood bought some. + +After a few days, they had enough money to buy the toy truck. Timmy was so happy that he could finally own the truck. He thanked his friends for being on his team and helping him. They all played with the new truck together and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a kind rabbit named Bun. Bun loved to eat dessert after dinner, especially carrot cake. One day, Bun's friend, a clean and fluffy cat named Mittens, came over to play. Bun wanted to introduce Mittens to his favorite dessert, so he asked his mom to make some carrot cake. + +When the cake was ready, Bun introduced Mittens to it. Mittens took a bite and said it was delicious! After they finished their dessert, Bun and Mittens played together and had lots of fun. When it was time for Mittens to leave, Bun's mom reminded them to clean up their toys. They both helped clean up and said goodbye to each other. + +From then on, Bun and Mittens would often have dessert together and play. They always made sure to clean up after themselves, just like good friends should. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved taking photos with her camera. One day, she took a photo of her delicious cake. But when she looked at the photo, it was all blurry. + +Lily said, "Oh no! My photo is broken. Can you fix it, Mommy?" + +Mommy said, "I'll try my best, Lily." Mommy fixed the photo and it looked perfect. + +But then, Lily's little brother came and accidentally spilled juice on the photo. Lily was upset and said, "My photo is broken again. Can you fix it, Mommy?" + +Mommy said, "I'll try my best, Lily." Mommy fixed the photo again and it looked even better than before. + +Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy. You fixed my photo and made it delicious again!" +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She lived in a big house with lots of flowers outside. One day, a little girl went to visit the old lady. The old lady was happy to see the little girl. They played and sang songs together. + +But then, the old lady's leg started to hurt. She said "ouch" and the little girl felt sad. The little girl wanted to help the old lady feel better. She got a band-aid and put it on the old lady's leg. The old lady smiled and said thank you. + +After a while, it was time for the little girl to go home. She gave the old lady a hug and said goodbye. The old lady was happy that the little girl came to visit her. She waved goodbye and went back inside her big house with lots of flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with cardboard boxes. He would build houses and castles out of them. One day, Timmy and his friend Billy decided to sail a cardboard boat in a big puddle. + +Timmy's mom warned him that the cardboard boat might get wet and fall apart, but Timmy didn't listen. As they sailed the boat, it started to rain and the boat fell apart. Timmy felt sad and naughty for not listening to his mom. + +Timmy learned a valuable lesson that day. He learned to listen to his mom and not be naughty. He also learned that cardboard is not meant to sail in water. From then on, Timmy made sure to always listen to his mom and play with cardboard boxes on dry land. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on adventures with his mom and dad. One day, they decided to go on a picnic. Mom packed yummy sandwiches and juice boxes in a cooler. Timmy was so excited to open the cooler and see all the treats inside. + +When they got to the park, Timmy's dad tried to set up the picnic blanket, but it was windy and the blanket wouldn't stay put. Timmy's mom got a little bossy and told dad to put rocks on the corners of the blanket. It worked! They sat down and enjoyed their picnic in the sun. + +After they finished eating, Timmy's dad asked him to help him open the cooler. Timmy was happy to help and opened the cooler all by himself. He was so proud! They had a great day at the park and Timmy couldn't wait to go on another adventure with his mom and dad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a queen who had a very flexible crown. She loved her crown very much and wore it every day. One day, a sneaky thief came and stole the queen's crown. The queen was very sad and cried a lot. + +The thief thought he was very clever for stealing the queen's crown. He showed it off to his friends and they all thought he was very cool. But the thief didn't know that the crown was magical. + +The next day, the thief put on the crown and suddenly he turned into a frog! He was very scared and didn't know what to do. The queen found out what happened and she was very angry. She took her crown back and the thief stayed a frog forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a poor deer. The deer had no food to eat and no friends to play with. One day, a kind girl saw the poor deer and wanted to help. She gave the deer some food and water to drink. The deer was happy and grateful. + +The girl decided to record the moment on her phone. She wanted to remember the day she helped the poor deer. She showed the video to her family and friends. They were all happy to see the deer was doing well. + +From that day on, the girl visited the deer every day. They became best friends and played together in the forest. The poor deer was no longer alone and had a new friend. The girl continued to record their adventures and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big, enormous elephant named Ellie. Ellie liked to eat lots of peanuts and play with her friends in the jungle. One day, Ellie was walking through the jungle when she saw her friend, the monkey. + +"Hi, monkey!" Ellie said. + +"Hi, Ellie!" the monkey replied. + +Suddenly, a big, loud noise shocked Ellie and the monkey. They turned around and saw a naughty crocodile. The crocodile tried to slap Ellie with his tail, but Ellie was too quick and ran away. + +"Phew, that was close!" Ellie said. + +"I know, that crocodile is very naughty," the monkey said. + +From that day on, Ellie and the monkey were always careful when they walked through the jungle. They knew that there were some naughty animals who might try to shock them or slap them. +Once upon a time, there was a child named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and color. He used his crayons to make pictures of animals and flowers. Timmy was very creative! + +One day, Timmy's mom gave him some blocks to play with. Timmy used the blocks to build a tall tower. He was so proud of his creation! + +Later that day, Timmy and his mom went outside to play. Timmy saw some sticks on the ground and he had an idea. He used the sticks to make a fort. It was a very creative fort! + +Timmy was very happy because he loved using his imagination to make things. He couldn't wait to see what he would create next! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play by the lake with her toy boat. One day, she saw a man selling ice cream by the lake. + +"Excuse me, sir. Can I have some ice cream, please?" Lily asked. + +The man looked confused and said, "I'm sorry, little one. I don't sell ice cream. I sell hot dogs." + +Lily was sad, but then she saw the man selling hot dogs and decided to try one. It was delicious! She thanked the man and went back to playing with her toy boat by the lake. + +From that day on, Lily would often go to the lake to play and buy a hot dog from the man who was confused about ice cream. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to explore the forest near his house. One day, he found a treasure map on the ground. It had a big X on it, so Timmy decided to follow it. + +As he walked through the forest, he met a talking frog. The frog said, "I know where the treasure is, but you have to help me first. There is a disgusting bug on my back, and I can't reach it. Can you help me get rid of it?" + +Timmy decided to help the frog. He picked up a stick and gently removed the bug. The frog was so grateful that he led Timmy to the treasure. It was a chest full of gold coins and shiny jewels. Timmy was so happy that he shared some of the treasure with the frog. From that day on, they were the best of friends and went on many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man. He was walking in the forest when he saw a butterfly. The butterfly was stuck in a spider web. The man wanted to help the butterfly, so he tried to take it out of the web. But he couldn't do it. + +Just then, a little girl came by. She saw the man and the butterfly. "What are you doing?" she asked. "I'm trying to help this butterfly," the man said. "But it's stuck in the web." + +The little girl said, "I can help! I know how to release it." She gently took the butterfly out of the web and released it into the air. The man was very happy. "Thank you, little human!" he said. And they both smiled and continued on their way. +Once upon a time, there was a little train. The train loved to chug-chug-chug through the countryside. One day, the train came across a big mountain. The train was scared, but it knew it had to keep going. + +As the train chugged up the mountain, it started to get very hot. The train saw steam coming out of its engine. The steam was white and fluffy, just like a cloud in the sky. + +Finally, the train made it to the top of the mountain. The train was so happy! The sun was shining and the view was great. The train felt like it could do anything. From that day on, the little train knew that it could conquer any mountain that came its way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to chew gum and would always ask for a piece from her mom. One day, her mom gave her a big piece of gum and told her to be careful not to swallow it. + +Lily happily chewed on the gum, but soon she started to feel fearful. She felt like she couldn't breathe and was scared she might choke on the gum. She tried to spit it out, but it wouldn't come out. + +Suddenly, her dad walked in and saw that Lily was in trouble. He quickly picked her up and patted her back. With a big "pass" sound, the gum flew out of her mouth and landed on the floor. Lily was relieved and hugged her dad tightly, thankful that he was there to help her. From that day on, Lily never chewed gum without her parents around to keep her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to whistle. He had a wide beak that made a loud sound when he whistled. One day, he flew to a big tree and began to whistle a happy tune. + +As he whistled, he saw a butterfly fly by and he wondered where it was going. So, he followed the butterfly and whistled as he went. They flew over a wide river and saw some fish swimming below. The little bird wondered what it would be like to swim like a fish. + +Finally, the butterfly landed on a flower and the little bird stopped whistling. He was tired from all the flying and wondering. He decided to take a nap on a nearby branch, still wondering about all the exciting things he could do in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his yard. One day, he saw a butterfly flying around. Timmy wanted to catch the butterfly, so he ran after it. + +"Come here, butterfly! I want to catch you!" Timmy said. + +The butterfly flew away, but Timmy didn't give up. He kept running after it until he finally caught it in his hands. + +Timmy was so happy that he could taste the sweet victory. He felt humble knowing that he was able to catch the butterfly all by himself. From that day on, Timmy loved catching butterflies and feeling humble about his accomplishments. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park. One day, Max's owner took him to a special place where they taught dogs to do tricks. Max was very excited to learn new things. + +The teacher showed Max how to sit and stay. Max was very good at it! The teacher was impressed with Max's skills. She gave Max a treat to mark his good work. + +Max continued to learn new tricks like roll over and shake. He was very proud of himself and loved impressing his owner with his new skills. Max was happy to have learned so much and couldn't wait to show off his impressive tricks to all his dog friends at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a lady who had a pet dog named Max. Max was very obedient and always listened to the lady. One day, the lady and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw many flowers and trees. The lady said, "Look Max, the flowers are starting to spring up. Spring is here!" + +Max barked happily and wagged his tail. Suddenly, they saw another lady walking her dog. The other dog was not obedient and was running around everywhere. The lady said to Max, "You are such a good boy, Max. You always listen to me." Max barked again and the lady and Max continued their walk. They played fetch and had a lot of fun. When they got home, Max was very tired and fell asleep. The lady said, "Goodnight, Max. You are the best dog ever." +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Bob. He liked to trade things with his friends. One day, Bob was feeling sad because he lost his favorite toy. His friend, Timmy, wanted to comfort him. Timmy gave Bob a big hug and said, "Don't worry, we can trade something else for your toy." Bob felt better and they made a trade for a new toy. They were both happy and played together all day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Today, Timmy woke up early and had a serious look on his face. He wanted to lead his friends on an adventure. + +Timmy gathered his friends and they walked to the park. They saw a big tree and Timmy said, "Let's climb it!" Timmy was the first to climb and his friends followed. They felt like they were on top of the world! + +After they climbed the tree, Timmy said, "Let's go on a treasure hunt!" They searched high and low and finally found a shiny rock. Timmy said, "This is the treasure we've been looking for!" + +Timmy felt proud that he had led his friends on a fun adventure. They all went home happy and tired from their exciting day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys all day long. He had a big box of toys that his parents had given him. He would play with his toys all day and never do his work. His mom and dad would get mad at him because he never did his work. + +One day, Timmy's mom and dad took away his toys. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. He started to cry and asked his parents to give his toys back. His parents said they would give his toys back if he did his work first. Timmy didn't want to do his work, but he really wanted to play with his toys again. + +So, Timmy decided to do his work. He worked really hard and finished all his work. His parents were happy and proud of him. They gave him back his toys and Timmy was so happy. He played with his toys all day long and was very playful. From that day on, Timmy knew he had to do his work before he could play with his toys. His parents provided him with a good lesson. +Lily and Max were twins. They liked to play with their toys and their dog Spot. But they did not like to share. Sometimes they fought over who got the best toy or the biggest cookie. + +One day, their mom said, "Today is a special day. It is your birthday! We are going to celebrate with cake and balloons and presents!" + +Lily and Max were happy. They put on their party hats and sang happy birthday. They blew out the candles and ate the cake. They opened their presents and smiled. + +But then they saw one more present. It was a big box with a bow. They both wanted to open it. They pulled and tugged and shouted. + +"Mine! Mine!" Lily said. + +"No, mine! Mine!" Max said. + +They ripped the box open and saw what was inside. It was a cactus. A big, green, prickly cactus. + +"Ouch!" Lily said. She touched the cactus and hurt her finger. + +"Ouch!" Max said. He touched the cactus and hurt his hand. + +They looked at the cactus and frowned. They did not like the cactus. It was grumpy and mean. + +They looked at each other and felt sorry. They did not want to fight. They wanted to be nice. + +They hugged and said, "I'm sorry. I love you." + +They gave the cactus to their mom and said, "Thank you. But we don't want the cactus. You can have it." + +Their mom smiled and said, "That's very sweet of you. But the cactus is not for you. It is for Spot. He likes to chew on it. It makes his teeth strong and clean." + +Lily and Max laughed. They did not know that Spot liked cactuses. They went to play with Spot and the cactus. They were happy and kind. They had a good birthday. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they hear a knock on the door. It is their mom. + +"Hello, my darlings. Can I see what you are doing?" Mom asks. + +Lily and Max show their mom their toys. Lily has a doll and a tea set. Max has a car and a train. They tell their mom what they like about their toys. + +"I like my doll because she is pretty and has a dress. I like my tea set because I can make tea for my doll and me," Lily says. + +"I like my car because it is fast and has a horn. I like my train because it can go on the tracks and make noise," Max says. + +Mom smiles and nods. She likes to hear their opinion. She thinks they are very smart and creative. + +"That is wonderful, my darlings. I am very proud of you. You have such nice toys and you play so well together. Can I join you for some tea and a ride?" Mom asks. + +Lily and Max are happy. They love their mom and they want to share their toys with her. They say yes and make room for her on the floor. + +They have a lot of fun playing with their toys and their mom. They hear their mom laugh and sing. They feel her hug and kiss. They are very happy and proud. They have the best mom and the best toys in the world. +Ben and Lily were going to the park with Mom. They wanted to play on the swings and slide. But Mom said they had to wait. She had to search for her sunglasses. She could not see well in the sun. + +Ben and Lily were impatient. They did not want to wait. They wanted to go now. They started to whine and cry. "Mom, hurry up! We want to go to the park!" they said. + +Mom looked everywhere for her sunglasses. She looked in her bag, in her coat, in her car. She could not find them. She was getting frustrated. "Ben and Lily, please be quiet. I need to find my sunglasses. They are important for my eyes," she said. + +Ben and Lily did not listen. They kept whining and crying. They did not care about Mom's eyes. They only cared about the park. + +Then, Ben saw something shiny on the floor. It was Mom's sunglasses. They had fallen out of her bag. Ben picked them up and ran to Mom. "Mom, look! I found your sunglasses!" he said. + +Mom was happy. She hugged Ben and thanked him. She put on her sunglasses and smiled. "Ben, you are a good boy. You helped me find my sunglasses. I'm sorry I made you wait. Let's go to the park now," she said. + +Lily felt bad. She had not helped Mom. She had only whined and cried. She realized she had been selfish and rude. She said sorry to Mom. "Mom, I'm sorry I was impatient. I should have helped you too. Can we still go to the park?" she said. + +Mom nodded. She hugged Lily and forgave her. She said, "Lily, you are a good girl. You said sorry and learned your lesson. Yes, we can still go to the park. But remember, sometimes we have to wait for things. And we have to be kind and respectful to others." + +Ben and Lily agreed. They said, "Yes, Mom. We will remember. We love you, Mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Ben and Lily. Now, let's go have some fun at the park." + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the value of patience, kindness, and respect. It shows that whining and crying do not solve problems, but helping and apologizing do. It also shows that Mom cares about her children and wants them to have fun, but also needs their cooperation and understanding. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. Tim has a trumpet. He can make loud noises with it. Sam wants to try the trumpet too. + +"Can I play with your trumpet, Tim?" Sam asks. + +"OK, but only for a little bit. Then you have to give it back. Promise?" Tim says. + +"I promise, Tim. Thank you. You are a helpful friend." Sam says. + +Sam takes the trumpet and blows hard. He makes a big noise. He likes the trumpet. He does not want to give it back. + +"Sam, it is my turn now. Give me back my trumpet." Tim says. + +"No, I want to play more. It is fun." Sam says. + +"Sam, you promised. You are not a good friend. You are a bad friend." Tim says. + +Tim and Sam start to fight. They pull and tug on the trumpet. They are angry and sad. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" a voice says. + +It is Mom. She sees Tim and Sam fighting. She is not happy. + +"What is going on here? Why are you fighting over the trumpet?" Mom asks. + +"Sam broke his promise. He did not give me back my trumpet. He is a bad friend." Tim says. + +"Tim did not share his trumpet. He is a mean friend." Sam says. + +Mom shakes her head. She takes the trumpet from them. + +"Listen, boys. Fighting is not nice. Sharing is nice. Promises are important. Friends are precious. You have to be kind and honest with each other. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +Tim and Sam nod. They feel sorry. + +"I am sorry, Tim. I should have kept my promise. Can I be your friend again?" Sam says. + +"I am sorry, Sam. I should have let you play more. You are my friend." Tim says. + +They hug each other. Mom smiles. + +"Good. Now, how about we take turns with the trumpet? And maybe we can play some other toys too. I have some cookies and milk for you. Come on, let's go inside." Mom says. + +Tim and Sam follow Mom. They are happy. They play with the trumpet and other toys. They share the cookies and milk. They are helpful friends. They keep their promises. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their big room. They have many toys, because their mom and dad are rich. They have dolls, cars, blocks, books, and more. + +One day, Sara and Ben are playing with their labels. They have a box of labels with different words and pictures. They stick the labels on their toys and on each other. Sara sticks a label that says "cat" on Ben's head. Ben sticks a label that says "star" on Sara's dress. + +"Meow, meow, I am a cat!" Ben says, pretending to scratch Sara. + +"Twinkle, twinkle, I am a star!" Sara says, spinning around. + +They laugh and have fun with their labels. But soon, they feel tired. They yawn and rub their eyes. + +"Let's nap, cat," Sara says, lying down on her bed. + +"OK, star," Ben says, lying down on his bed. + +They close their eyes and nap. They dream of cats and stars and labels. They are happy. +Tom was a boy who liked to cook. He wanted to cook like his dad, who had a big mustache and made yummy food. Tom asked his dad if he could help him cook dinner, but his dad said no. He said Tom was too little and it was too hot and dangerous in the kitchen. + +Tom was sad and impatient. He did not want to wait until he was big. He wanted to cook now. He saw his dad's apron and his mustache on the table. He had an idea. He put on the apron and the mustache and went to the kitchen. He thought he looked like his dad. + +He saw a pot on the stove with soup. He wanted to taste it. He reached for a spoon, but he was too short. He climbed on a chair, but he was still too short. He climbed on the counter, but he slipped and fell. He knocked over the pot and the soup spilled everywhere. He burned his hand and his mustache. He cried and cried. + +His dad heard the noise and ran to the kitchen. He saw the mess and Tom. He was angry and worried. He picked up Tom and hugged him. He said, "Tom, what did you do? You could have hurt yourself very badly. You should not play with the stove and the soup. You should listen to me when I say no. Cooking is not a game. It is a skill that you have to learn slowly and safely." + +Tom was sorry and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, dad. I just wanted to cook like you. I wanted to be like you. I thought the apron and the mustache would make me a good cook." + +His dad smiled and kissed him. He said, "Tom, you don't need an apron and a mustache to be like me. You need patience and practice. You are my son and I love you. You will be a good cook someday, but not today. Today, you need to rest and heal. And maybe we can make some cookies together tomorrow." + +Tom nodded and hugged his dad. He learned his lesson. He learned that cooking is not easy and that he should respect his dad's rules. He learned that he should be patient and wait for his time. He learned that he should be happy with who he is and not try to be someone else. He learned that his dad loves him no matter what. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They had a lot of toys, but they were bored. They wanted to do something new and fun. + +"Let's bury something!" Tom said. He had a big shovel and a bucket. "We can dig a hole and hide something inside. Then we can find it later." + +"Okay!" Lily said. She liked the idea. She looked around for something to bury. She saw a jar of mint on the table. Her mom had picked it from the garden. It smelled good and fresh. "Let's bury this!" she said. She grabbed the jar and ran to Tom. + +"Are you sure?" Tom asked. He liked mint too. He thought it was tasty and cool. "Maybe we should bury something else. Something we don't want." + +"No, no, no!" Lily said. She was stubborn. She wanted to bury the mint. She thought it would be a good surprise. "Come on, help me dig!" + +Tom shrugged. He didn't want to argue with Lily. He liked her. He was her friend. He helped her dig a big hole in the ground. They put the jar of mint inside. They covered it with dirt. They patted it down. They smiled. + +"We did it!" Lily said. She was happy. She thought they had a secret. "Now we can go play something else. And later we can come back and dig it up." + +"Okay!" Tom said. He hoped the mint would be okay. He hoped his mom wouldn't miss it. He hoped Lily would share it with him. He followed her to the swing. They swung back and forth. They forgot about the mint. + +But their mom didn't. She came out to the garden. She wanted to make some tea. She looked for the jar of mint. She couldn't find it. She saw a big hole in the ground. She saw a shovel and a bucket. She saw Lily and Tom on the swing. She knew what they had done. + +"Lily! Tom!" she called. She was not happy. She was angry. She wanted her mint back. "What did you do with my mint? Why did you bury it?" + +Lily and Tom stopped swinging. They looked at their mom. They saw her face. They knew they were in trouble. They felt bad. They wished they had buried something else. Something boring. +Lila and Tom were playing hide and seek in the park. Lila was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Tom ran behind a big tree and waited for Lila to find him. He was very quiet and still. + +Lila looked around the park and saw many things. She saw flowers, birds, swings, and slides. But she did not see Tom yet. She called out, "Tom, where are you? I can't find you!" + +Tom heard Lila's voice and smiled. He thought he was very good at hiding. He decided to make a noise to give Lila a clue. He made a loud "boo" sound from behind the tree. + +Lila heard the "boo" sound and turned around. She saw the tree and ran towards it. She was sure Tom was there. But when she reached the tree, she saw nothing. Tom was not there. He had disappeared! + +Tom had seen Lila running and quickly moved to another hiding spot. He ran behind a bench and lay down on the ground. He was very fast and graceful. He thought Lila would never find him. + +Lila was confused and surprised. She looked around the tree and saw no sign of Tom. She wondered where he had gone. She said, "Tom, where are you? You disappeared! That's not fair!" + +Tom heard Lila's words and giggled. He thought it was very funny. He decided to give Lila another clue. He made a loud "meow" sound from behind the bench. + +Lila heard the "meow" sound and turned around. She saw the bench and ran towards it. She was sure Tom was there. But when she reached the bench, she saw nothing. Tom was not there. He had disappeared again! + +Tom had seen Lila running and quickly moved to another hiding spot. He ran behind a fountain and hid behind the water. He was very clever and sneaky. He thought Lila would never find him. + +Lila was frustrated and curious. She looked around the bench and saw no sign of Tom. She wondered where he had gone. She said, "Tom, where are you? You disappeared again! That's not fun!" + +Tom heard Lila's words and laughed. He thought it was very fun. He decided to give Lila one last clue. He made a loud "quack" sound from behind the fountain. + +Lila heard the "quack" sound and turned around. She saw the fountain and ran towards it. She was sure Tom was there. But when she reached the fountain, she saw something. Tom was there. He had not disappeared. He was wet and smiling. + +Lila was happy and relieved. She found Tom at last. She said, "Tom, there you are! You did not disappear. You were hiding behind the water. You are very good at hiding. But you are also very silly. You are all wet!" + +Tom said, "Lila, you are very good at seeking. But you are also very smart. You found me at last. You are all dry!" + +Lila and Tom hugged and laughed. They had a lot of fun playing hide and seek. They decided to play again. But this time, Lila would hide and Tom would seek. They wondered who would disappear and who would find. They were very good friends. +Lila and Sam were playing in the park. They had a bow and some arrows that they made from sticks and string. They liked to pretend they were hunters and shoot at the trees and the birds. + +"Look, Sam, I hit that big tree!" Lila said, eager to show her brother her arrow. + +"Wow, Lila, you are good!" Sam said, proud of his sister. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, Sam, here you go." Lila gave him the bow and an arrow. "But be careful, don't shoot at people or animals, okay?" + +"Okay, Lila, I know." Sam said, taking the bow and the arrow. He looked around for a target. He saw a squirrel on a branch. He thought it would be fun to shoot at it. He aimed and pulled the string. + +"Sam, no!" Lila shouted, seeing what he was doing. "That's not nice! You can hurt the squirrel!" + +But it was too late. Sam let go of the string and the arrow flew towards the squirrel. The squirrel saw the arrow and jumped away. The arrow missed the squirrel, but hit a man who was walking by. The man yelled and fell to the ground. + +"Ow, ow, ow! What are you doing, kids? That's dangerous!" The man said, holding his leg where the arrow hit him. + +Lila and Sam ran to the man. They were scared and sorry. They did not mean to hurt him. + +"We are sorry, mister, we are sorry!" Lila said, crying. "We were playing with our bow and arrows, we did not see you!" + +"We are sorry, mister, we are sorry!" Sam said, crying too. "I wanted to shoot at the squirrel, but I missed, I did not mean to hit you!" + +The man looked at them. He was angry, but he saw they were just kids. He saw they were sorry. He took the arrow out of his leg. It was not deep, but it still hurt. + +"Kids, you should not play with bow and arrows in the park. You can hurt yourselves or others. You should quit this game and find something else to play with. Do you understand?" The man said, sternly. + +"Yes, mister, we understand. We are sorry. We will quit this game. We will find something else to play with." Lila and Sam said, nodding. + +"Good. Now go and find your parents and tell them what happened. And be more careful next time." The man said, getting up. + +Lila and Sam ran to find their parents. They told them what happened. Their parents were upset and scolded them. They also apologized to the man and helped him with his wound. They took away their bow and arrows and gave them some books and crayons instead. Lila and Sam learned their lesson. They never played with bow and arrows again. They found other games to play with that were safer and nicer. +Lily likes jazz. Jazz is music with drums and horns and piano. Lily has a jazz CD that she plays in her room. She dances and sings along to the jazz songs. + +One day, Lily wants to show her jazz CD to her friend Max. Max comes to her house to play. Lily says, "Max, do you like jazz?" + +Max says, "What is jazz?" + +Lily says, "Jazz is music that makes you happy and free. Come, I will show you my jazz CD." + +Lily takes Max to her room and puts the CD in the player. She presses play and the jazz music starts. Lily claps her hands and moves her feet. She says, "This is jazz, Max. Do you like it?" + +Max listens to the jazz music. He hears the drums and horns and piano. He sees Lily dancing and singing. He thinks the jazz music is fun and loud. He says, "Yes, I like jazz, Lily. Can I dance and sing with you?" + +Lily says, "Of course, Max. Jazz is for everyone. Come, let's dance and sing together." + +Lily and Max dance and sing to the jazz music. They have a lot of fun. They are not serious. They are happy and free. They like jazz. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see many plants. Some are big, some are small. Some are green, some are red. Some have flowers, some have fruits. + +Lily likes the white plant. It has white flowers and white berries. She picks one berry and shows it to Tom. + +"Look, Tom, a white berry! Do you want one?" she asks. + +Tom shakes his head. He does not like the white plant. He knows it is bad. His mom told him so. + +"No, Lily, do not eat that! That plant is bad. It can make you sick. Mom said so," he replies. + +Lily is surprised. She does not know the plant is bad. She thinks it is pretty. + +"Why is it bad, Tom? It is white and pretty. How can it make me sick?" she asks. + +Tom does not know how to explain. He only knows what his mom said. + +"I do not know, Lily. But mom knows. She said it is poison. Poison is very bad. It can hurt you. You have to throw it away," he replies. + +Lily trusts Tom. She does not want to get hurt. She throws the white berry away. She feels sad. She liked the white plant. + +"Okay, Tom, I threw it away. But can we still play with the other plants? They are not bad, right?" she asks. + +Tom nods. He smiles. He likes the other plants. They are not bad. They are good. They can play with them. + +"Yes, Lily, we can play with the other plants. They are good. They have colors and smells and tastes. We can make a bouquet or a salad or a juice. Come on, let's go!" he replies. + +Lily and Tom run to the other plants. They forget about the white plant. They have fun in the garden. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big beetle on the grass. It was black and shiny. Lily and Tom wanted to see it. + +"Look, a beetle!" Lily said. "It is fine. Can we touch it?" + +"OK, but be careful," Tom said. "It may bite." + +They went closer to the beetle. The beetle did not move. It was still. Lily and Tom touched it gently. It felt hard and smooth. + +"Can we play with it?" Lily asked. "Maybe it can dance." + +"Let's try," Tom said. "I have a stick. I can make it move." + +Tom took a stick and poked the beetle. The beetle did not like it. It was angry. It opened its wings and flew up. It buzzed loudly. It flew to Tom's face and bit his nose. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. "It hurts! It hurts!" + +Lily was scared. She ran away. She left Tom alone. She did not help him. + +The beetle flew away. It was happy. It had taught Tom a lesson. Tom was sad. He had a red nose. He had no friend. He did not want to play with beetles anymore. He learned a lesson too. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. Yesterday, they saw a big bird in a tree. It had red and blue feathers and a long tail. + +"Wow, look at that bird!" Tom said. "It is so pretty!" + +Anna nodded. "Yes, it is. Do you know what kind of bird it is?" + +Tom shook his head. "No, I don't. Maybe it is a parrot. I saw a parrot in a book once. It could talk and say hello." + +Anna smiled. "That is cool. Do you think this bird can talk too?" + +Tom shrugged. "I don't know. Maybe we can ask it. Hello, bird! Can you talk?" + +The bird looked at them and opened its beak. It made a loud noise. "Squawk! Squawk!" + +Tom and Anna jumped. They were scared. The bird sounded angry. + +"Uh-oh, I think we made it mad," Tom said. "Maybe we should go away." + +Anna agreed. "Yes, let's go. We should be careful. The bird might bite us." + +They ran away from the tree. They did not want to bother the bird anymore. + +They learned a lesson. They learned that not all birds are friendly. They learned that they should not talk to birds they do not know. They learned that they should believe their eyes and ears. They learned that they should be careful in the park. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with paint and balloons. They have many colors of paint and many shapes of balloons. They are flexible. They can make anything they want with paint and balloons. + +One day, they decide to make a big picture with paint and balloons. They find a big paper and put it on the floor. They blow up some balloons and dip them in paint. Then they press the balloons on the paper. They make dots and circles and lines with the balloons. They use red and blue and yellow and green paint. They are happy. + +"Look, Lily, I made a flower with a balloon!" Tom says. He shows Lily his flower. It has a yellow center and red petals. + +"That's pretty, Tom. I made a sun with a balloon!" Lily says. She shows Tom her sun. It has a yellow circle and orange rays. + +They keep painting with balloons. They make more flowers and suns and trees and clouds. They fill the paper with colors and shapes. They are proud. + +"Wow, Tom and Lily, you made a beautiful picture!" Mom says. She comes to see their work. She smiles and claps. + +"Thank you, Mom. We used paint and balloons. We are flexible. We can make anything we want!" Tom and Lily say. They hug Mom and each other. They are happy. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily was a lion and Max was a monkey. They roared and jumped and laughed. + +But then Lily felt something in her tummy. She needed to go to the bathroom. She told Max, "I have to go pee-pee. Wait for me, okay?" Max nodded and said, "Okay, Lily. Hurry back." Lily ran to the bathroom and closed the door. + +Max waited for a while, but Lily did not come back. He started to feel bored and lonely. He looked around and saw a distant window. He wondered what was outside. He walked to the window and climbed on a chair. He saw a big tree and some birds and a blue sky. He smiled and waved at the birds. + +But then he heard a loud noise. It was Lily. She was crying. Max got scared and jumped off the chair. He ran to the bathroom and knocked on the door. He said, "Lily, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" + +Lily opened the door and hugged Max. She had tears on her face and a wet spot on her pants. She said, "I'm sorry, Max. I couldn't make it to the toilet. I peed on myself. I'm so embarrassed." Max hugged her back and said, "It's okay, Lily. It happens sometimes. Don't be sad. I'm here for you." + +They went to the living room and found their mom. She saw Lily's pants and said, "Oh, honey, it's okay. Let's go change your clothes. You're not in trouble. Accidents happen." She took Lily to her room and gave her a clean pair of pants. She kissed her and said, "You're a brave girl, Lily. I love you." + +Max followed them and said, "I love you too, Lily. You're my best friend. Do you want to play with me again?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Max. Thank you for being so nice to me. You're my best friend too. Let's play again." They hugged and went back to the living room. They picked up their toys and continued to play. They were happy. +Tom likes to rise early in the morning. He likes to see the sun come up and make the sky bright. He likes to hear the birds sing and the wind blow. He likes to have the quiet time for himself, before his mom and dad and baby sister wake up. + +One morning, Tom rises very early. He puts on his shoes and coat and goes outside. He sees something new in the garden. It is a tall plant with a big red flower on top. Tom has never seen it before. He wonders how it got there. He walks closer to look at it. + +The plant is taller than Tom. It has green leaves and a long stem. The flower is round and shiny. It smells sweet. Tom likes the flower. He wants to touch it. He reaches up with his hand. + +But the flower is not a flower. It is a balloon. Someone tied it to the plant as a joke. When Tom touches it, it pops. It makes a loud noise. Tom is scared. He drops his hand and runs back to the house. + +He hears his mom and dad and baby sister wake up. They hear the noise too. They come outside to see what happened. They see the popped balloon and the plant. They laugh. They tell Tom it was a joke. They hug him and say they are sorry. They give him a real flower to make him happy. Tom smiles. He still likes to rise early, but he does not like balloons on plants. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with balls in the park. They throw the balls to each other and catch them. Sometimes they miss and the balls roll away. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and big ears. The dog runs after the balls and picks them up with its mouth. It does not give them back. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Tim shouts. He runs after the dog and tries to get the ball. The dog growls and runs away. + +"Tim, be careful!" Sam says. He follows Tim and the dog. He is scared of the dog. The dog is loud and fast. + +They chase the dog for a long time. They get tired and thirsty. They lose sight of the dog and the balls. They do not know where they are. + +"Where is the park?" Tim asks. He looks around and sees only trees and houses. He does not see their mom or dad. + +"I don't know," Sam says. He starts to cry. He wants to go home. + +They sit on the ground and hug each other. They are sad and scared. They wish they had their balls and their mom and dad. + +After a minute, they hear a familiar voice. It is their mom. She is looking for them. She sees them and runs to them. She hugs them and kisses them. + +"Tim, Sam, where have you been?" she asks. She is worried and angry. + +"We were playing with balls, but a dog took them and we followed it and we got lost," Tim says. He is sorry and ashamed. + +"Never follow a stranger, even if it is a dog," mom says. She is stern and serious. "You could get hurt or in trouble. You have to stay where I can see you." + +"We're sorry, mom," Sam says. He is relieved and grateful. + +Mom takes them by the hand and leads them back to the park. She finds their balls and gives them back. She also gives them water and cookies. She tells them she loves them and they are safe. + +Tim and Sam are happy and sorry. They promise to listen to mom and not follow dogs. They play with their balls and mom. They are careful and smart. They have fun and learn. +Mira and Leo were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a ball that they could kick, throw and catch. They had a lot of fun together, but sometimes they also fought. + +One evening, they were playing with the ball when Leo kicked it too hard and it flew over the fence. Mira ran after it, but Leo stopped her. + +"No, Mira, you can't go there. That's Mr. Brown's yard. He is mean and scary. He will yell at us and take our ball." + +"But Leo, that's our ball. We need to get it back. Maybe Mr. Brown is not so mean. Maybe he will give it to us if we ask nicely." + +"No, Mira, you are silly. Mr. Brown is always mean. He never smiles or says hello. He has a big dog that barks and bites. He will not give us our ball. He will strike us with his stick. Come on, let's go inside. It's getting dark anyway." + +Mira was sad and angry. She wanted to get their ball back. She did not believe that Mr. Brown was so mean. She thought that Leo was being a coward. She decided to go to Mr. Brown's yard by herself. She waited until Leo went inside, then she climbed over the fence. + +She saw the ball lying on the grass. She also saw Mr. Brown sitting on a chair, watching the sunset. He had a big dog next to him, but it was not barking or biting. It was wagging its tail and licking Mr. Brown's hand. Mr. Brown looked old and lonely, but not mean or scary. + +Mira walked towards him, holding out her hand. + +"Hello, Mr. Brown. I'm Mira. I live next door. I'm sorry to bother you, but that's my ball. Can I have it back, please?" + +Mr. Brown looked at her with surprise. He smiled and nodded. + +"Hello, Mira. I'm glad to meet you. Of course you can have your ball back. It's a nice ball. Do you like to play with it?" + +"Yes, I do. I play with it with my twin brother, Leo. He's inside. He was afraid to come here. He thinks you are mean and scary. He thinks you will strike us with your stick." + +Mr. Brown laughed and shook his head. + +"No, Mira, I'm not mean or scary. I'm just old and tired. I don't strike anyone with my stick. I use it to help me walk. And this is my dog, Spot. He's not barking or biting. He's just lively and friendly. He likes to play with balls, too." + +Mira smiled and petted Spot. He licked her face and wagged his tail. + +"Can I play with Spot for a while? He seems very nice. Maybe Leo will come and play, too. Maybe he will see that you are not mean or scary. Maybe he will say hello and be your friend." + +Mr. Brown nodded and smiled. + +"Sure, Mira, you can play with Spot for a while. He would love that. And maybe Leo will come and play, too. Maybe he will see that I'm not mean or scary. Maybe he will say hello and be my friend. That would make me very happy." + +Mira and Spot played with the ball until the sun went down. They had a lot of fun. Leo saw them from the window and felt curious. He decided to join them. He climbed over the fence and said hello to Mr. Brown. Mr. Brown said hello to him and gave him a candy. Leo said thank you and smiled. He played with Mira and Spot and had a lot of fun. He saw that Mr. Brown was not mean or scary. He saw that he was old and lonely, but also kind and gentle. He saw that he was a good neighbor and a good friend. + +Mira and Leo learned a lesson that evening. They learned not to judge people by their looks or rumors. They learned to be brave and polite. They learned to be friendly and helpful. They learned to share and care. They learned that sometimes the best things happen when you go over the fence. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and blocks. One day, they see a shiny thing on the table. It is an ashtray. Mom says it is expensive and not for kids. + +"Look, Sam, it is shiny and round. Let's play with it," Tim says. + +"No, Tim, Mom says no. It is not a toy. It is for Dad. He puts his smoke in it," Sam says. + +"But I want to see it. Maybe it makes a sound. Maybe it has a secret. Come on, Sam, help me get it," Tim says. + +Tim and Sam climb on the chairs. They reach for the ashtray. But it is too far. They stretch and stretch. They lose their balance. They fall down. The ashtray falls down too. It breaks into pieces. It makes a loud noise. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise. They run to the table. They see Tim and Sam on the floor. They see the broken ashtray. They are angry and sad. + +"Tim, Sam, what did you do? This was an expensive ashtray. It was a gift from Grandma. How could you be so naughty?" Mom says. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We wanted to play with it. We thought it was a toy. We did not mean to break it," Tim and Sam say. + +"You should not touch things that are not yours. You should listen to Mom and Dad. You should be careful and safe. You could have hurt yourselves or the table. You are in big trouble. Go to your room. No more play for today," Dad says. + +Tim and Sam cry. They go to their room. They feel bad. They wish they did not break the ashtray. They wish they did not make Mom and Dad angry and sad. They wish they did not play with the expensive ashtray. +Sam liked to polish his toy taxi. He had a yellow cloth and a bottle of spray. He made his taxi shiny and clean. He was proud of his taxi. + +One day, Sam went to the park with his mom. He took his taxi with him. He wanted to show his taxi to his friends. He put his taxi on the bench and ran to the slide. + +But when he came back, his taxi was gone. He looked around and saw a big boy holding his taxi. The big boy was laughing and throwing the taxi in the air. Sam felt angry and sad. He ran to the big boy and shouted, "Give me back my taxi!" + +The big boy did not listen. He threw the taxi harder and harder. Then he threw it on the ground. The taxi broke into pieces. Sam saw his taxi's wheels and windows and doors scattered on the grass. He cried and cried. + +His mom came and hugged him. She said, "I'm sorry, Sam. Your taxi is broken. We can buy you a new one." But Sam did not want a new one. He wanted his old one. He loved his old one. He said, "No, mom. I want my taxi. My taxi was fine. My taxi was fine." +Lily and Max liked to play with their vehicles. They had cars, trucks, buses and trains. They made noises and raced them on the floor. They had fun. + +One day, Lily found a new vehicle in the toy box. It was a shiny red fire truck. It had a ladder and a hose. Lily loved it. She wanted to play with it. + +Max saw the fire truck too. He wanted to play with it. He said, "Give me the fire truck, Lily. It is mine." He tried to grab it from Lily. + +Lily said, "No, Max. It is not yours. It is mine. I found it first." She held the fire truck tight. + +Max and Lily started to fight. They pulled and pushed. They shouted and cried. They were grumpy. + +Mom heard the noise. She came to the room. She saw Max and Lily fighting. She said, "Stop, Max and Lily. What is going on?" + +Max and Lily told Mom about the fire truck. They both wanted it. They both said it was theirs. + +Mom said, "Max and Lily, you need to share. The fire truck is not yours or mine. It is for both of you. You can take turns to play with it. Or you can play with it together. Sharing is nice. Fighting is not." + +Max and Lily thought about what Mom said. They felt sorry. They said, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Max." + +They decided to share the fire truck. They played with it together. They made noises and raced it on the floor. They had fun. They were not grumpy anymore. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. There is a big tunnel in the park. They can run and hide in the tunnel. + +One day, they go to the park with their moms. They run to the tunnel and say, "Let's play here!" + +They go inside the tunnel and make funny noises. They laugh and shout. They have fun. + +But then, they hear a loud sound. It is a train. The train is coming to the tunnel. They are scared. + +"Run, run!" Tom says. "The train is loud and fast!" + +They run out of the tunnel and see their moms. Their moms are worried. They hug them and say, "Are you okay? You should not play in the tunnel. It is not safe. The train can hurt you." + +Tom and Mia are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, moms. We did not know. We will not play in the tunnel again. We will stay with you." + +Their moms are happy. They say, "We love you. You are good kids. Let's go and play somewhere else." + +They go and play on the swings and the slide. They are careful and happy. They do not go to the tunnel again. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to run, jump, slide and swing. They had a lot of fun with their friends and toys. + +"Look, mom, look!" Lily said, pointing at the sky. "A big bird!" + +Mom looked up and saw a plane flying high. It was shiny and loud. "That's not a bird, Lily. That's a plane. People go inside and fly to far places." + +"Wow!" Ben said. "Can we go inside a plane too?" + +"Maybe someday, Ben. Planes are very expensive and not everyone can fly. Some people are famous and they fly a lot. They are on TV and in books. Do you know any famous people?" + +Ben and Lily thought hard. They knew some famous people from their favorite shows and stories. They named them one by one. + +"Elmo, Peppa, Elsa, Spider-Man, Dora, Moana..." + +Mom smiled and nodded. She was proud of her smart kids. She looked at her watch and saw that it was time to go home. + +"OK, kids, it's time to go. Say bye to your friends and pack your toys. We have to catch the bus." + +Ben and Lily said bye to their friends and packed their toys. They were tired from playing so much. They followed mom to the bus stop. They waited for the bus and yawned. They were sleepy and hungry. + +Mom hugged them and said, "You did great today, kids. You learned a lot and had fun. When we get home, we'll have dinner and read a story. Maybe we'll read a story about a famous person who flies in a plane. How does that sound?" + +Ben and Lily nodded and smiled. They liked stories. They climbed on the bus and sat next to mom. They looked out the window and saw the sky. It was getting dark and the stars were coming out. They wondered if the famous people could see them too. They closed their eyes and dreamed of flying. +Lily and Sam were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big dollhouse. They liked to pretend they were a family and make up stories. + +One day, their grandma came to visit them. She brought them a cake and some books. She was very kind and sweet. She also liked to pray. She prayed every morning and every night, and thanked God for everything. + +Lily and Sam wanted to show their grandma their dollhouse. They took her to their room and opened the door. But they saw that their room was very messy. There were toys, clothes, and papers everywhere. The dollhouse was dirty and broken. + +"Oh, dear," said grandma. "What happened here? Your room is not clean at all. How can you play with your dollhouse like this?" + +Lily and Sam felt ashamed. They knew they had been lazy and careless. They had not put away their things or fixed their dollhouse. They had not listened to their mom when she told them to tidy up. + +"We're sorry, grandma," they said. "We were having too much fun and forgot to clean. We love our dollhouse, but we didn't take care of it." + +Grandma smiled and hugged them. "I understand, my dears. But you know, God gave you this dollhouse and this room as a gift. He wants you to be happy and enjoy them. But he also wants you to be grateful and responsible. You should take care of what you have and keep it clean and neat. That way, you can play better and share with others. And you can also pray and thank God for his blessings." + +Lily and Sam nodded. They felt sorry for being ungrateful and irresponsible. They wanted to make grandma and God happy. They asked grandma to help them clean their room and fix their dollhouse. They worked hard and soon their room was clean and their dollhouse was beautiful. + +They showed their grandma their dollhouse again. They invited her to play with them and make up stories. They had a lot of fun and laughter. They also prayed with grandma and thanked God for their dollhouse, their room, their grandma, and each other. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be grateful and responsible for what they have. They learned to pray and thank God for everything. And they learned to share and enjoy their gifts with others. +Tom and Sue are big kids. They study at university. They like to learn new things. They have many books and papers. + +One day, Tom and Sue go to the library. They want to find more books. They see a big shelf with many books. They go to the shelf and look at the books. + +"Look, Sue, this book has pictures of animals. I like animals. Do you want to see?" Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom, I want to see. Let me have the book." Sue says. + +Tom and Sue pull the book from the shelf. But the book is too heavy. The book falls down. The shelf falls down. The books fall down. The shelf and the books make a loud noise. + +"Oh no, Tom, we broke the shelf and the books. What do we do?" Sue says. + +"I don't know, Sue, we are in trouble. The librarian will be angry. We have to say sorry." Tom says. + +Tom and Sue run to the librarian. They tell her what happened. They say sorry. The librarian is not angry. She is kind. She says it was an accident. She says they have to be careful. She says she will fix the shelf and the books. + +Tom and Sue are happy. They say thank you. They go back to their books and papers. They study at university. They like to learn new things. +Tim liked to play guitar. He had a small guitar that his dad gave him. He liked to strum the strings and sing songs. He felt happy when he played guitar. + +One day, he wanted to show his friend Sam his guitar. He brought it to Sam's house and knocked on the door. Sam opened the door and saw Tim's guitar. + +"Wow, that's an impressive guitar!" Sam said. "Can I try it?" + +Tim nodded and handed Sam his guitar. Sam took it and tried to strum the strings. But he was too rough. He pulled the strings too hard and made a loud noise. + +SNAP! One of the strings broke. Tim gasped and felt sad. His guitar was broken. He took it back from Sam and looked at it. + +"Sorry, Tim," Sam said. "I didn't mean to break it. I was just excited." + +Tim felt angry. He didn't want to talk to Sam. He turned around and ran back to his house. He hugged his guitar and cried. + +His dad heard him and came to see what was wrong. He saw Tim's broken guitar and felt sorry for him. + +"What happened, Tim?" his dad asked. + +"Sam broke my guitar," Tim said. "He was too rough. He snapped the string." + +His dad hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Tim. That's not nice of Sam. But maybe we can fix your guitar. Do you want to help me?" + +Tim nodded and wiped his tears. He followed his dad to the garage. His dad had some tools and some spare strings. He showed Tim how to replace the broken string and tune the guitar. + +"There, good as new," his dad said. "Now you can play your guitar again." + +Tim smiled and thanked his dad. He strummed the strings and sang a song. He felt happy again. + +He decided to forgive Sam and call him later. He hoped Sam would be more careful next time. He loved his guitar and wanted to share it with his friends. +Tommy loves strawberries. He likes to eat them with milk and sugar. He likes to pick them from the garden with his mom. He likes to share them with his friends. + +One day, Tommy sees a new strawberry plant in the garden. It has big, red, juicy strawberries. Tommy wants to eat them all. He does not want to share them with anyone. He thinks they are his strawberries. + +He picks all the strawberries from the new plant. He puts them in a basket. He runs to his room. He locks the door. He eats the strawberries one by one. He does not leave any for his mom or his friends. + +But soon, Tommy feels sick. His tummy hurts. He feels thirsty. He feels lonely. He wishes he had some milk and sugar. He wishes he had someone to talk to. He wishes he had been nice. + +He realizes he was greedy. He realizes he was selfish. He realizes he was wrong. He feels sorry. He wants to say sorry. He wants to make up. + +He opens the door. He sees his mom and his friends. They are worried. They are angry. They are sad. They ask him why he did that. They tell him he was not fair. They tell him he hurt their feelings. + +Tommy says sorry. He says he was silly. He says he learned his lesson. He says he will share next time. He says he loves them. He hugs them. + +They forgive him. They say they love him too. They hug him back. They give him some milk and sugar. They give him some water. They give him some new strawberries. They share them together. They are happy. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. Greed is bad. Love is good. +Lily was a little girl who liked to clap. She clapped when she was happy, when she saw a bird, when she sang a song. She clapped so much that her hands were red and sore. But she did not stop clapping. + +One day, Lily was clapping in the park. She saw a big dog with a fluffy tail. She ran to the dog and clapped her hands. The dog barked and wagged his tail. He liked Lily. He licked her face and nuzzled her hair. Lily giggled and clapped some more. + +But then, Lily felt a pain in her mouth. She touched her gum and saw a drop of blood. She had lost a tooth! She was scared and sad. She cried and stopped clapping. The dog looked at her and tilted his head. He sniffed her mouth and saw the tooth on the ground. He picked it up with his mouth and brought it to Lily. He was gentle and careful. He did not hurt her. + +Lily smiled and took the tooth from the dog. She thanked him and hugged him. She was happy again. She clapped her hands and the dog barked. They were friends. Lily put the tooth under her pillow and hoped for a fairy. She clapped one more time and went home with the dog. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play games. One day, they see a big poster. It says: "Win a tour of the zoo! Draw your favorite animal and send it to us!" Sara and Ben love the zoo. They want to see the lions, the monkeys, and the penguins. + +They run to their room and get their crayons and paper. Sara draws a lion. She makes it yellow and brown. She gives it a big mane and sharp teeth. Ben draws a penguin. He makes it black and white. He gives it a beak and flippers. They are very proud of their drawings. + +They show their drawings to Mom. Mom smiles and says: "Wow, you are both very good artists! But you can only send one drawing to the contest. You have to choose who will send theirs." + +Sara and Ben look at each other. They both want to win the tour. They both want to see their favorite animals. They start to argue. + +"I want to send mine! Lions are the best!" Sara says. + +"No, I want to send mine! Penguins are the coolest!" Ben says. + +They tug and pull at their drawings. They rip them in half. They start to cry. + +Mom hears them and comes back. She sees the torn drawings and the sad twins. She says: "Oh no, what happened? You ruined your drawings. Now you can't win the tour." + +Sara and Ben feel sorry. They hug each other and say: "I'm sorry. I love you. I love your drawing." + +Mom hugs them and says: "I love you too. I love your drawings. But you know what? You don't need to win a tour to see the zoo. We can go there tomorrow. How does that sound?" + +Sara and Ben smile and say: "Yay! Thank you, Mom! Can we see the lions and the penguins?" + +Mom says: "Of course. And maybe we can see some other animals too. But remember, it's very hot outside. So bring your hats and water bottles. We don't want to get dry and thirsty." + +Sara and Ben nod and say: "OK, Mom. We will." + +They go to bed happy and excited. They dream of the zoo and the animals. They can't wait for tomorrow. +Lila is a dancer. She likes to dance with her friends. They wear pretty dresses and shoes. Lila has a pink dress and pink shoes. + +One day, Lila goes to dance class. She sees a new teacher. He is bald. He has no hair on his head. Lila thinks he looks funny. She giggles. + +The teacher smiles. He says hello to the dancers. He says his name is Mr. Ben. He says he will teach them a new dance. He says they need to tie their shoes. + +Lila looks at her shoes. She does not know how to tie them. She feels sad. She asks her friend Mia for help. Mia knows how to tie shoes. She shows Lila how to make a loop and a knot. + +Lila tries to tie her shoes. She makes a loop and a knot. She does it! She feels happy. She thanks Mia. She shows Mr. Ben her shoes. He says good job. He says they are ready to dance. + +Lila and her friends dance with Mr. Ben. They have fun. They learn a new dance. Lila likes Mr. Ben. She thinks he is a good teacher. She does not giggle at his bald head. She thinks he is nice. +Tom likes to play with his toy cars. He has many cars of different colors and sizes. He likes to make them zoom and crash on the floor. He does not like to play with his sister Mia. Mia likes to play with dolls and tea sets. She has many dolls of different dresses and hats. She likes to make them talk and drink from cups. + +One day, Tom and Mia are playing in their room. Mom tells them to be careful and not make a mess. She says she is going to cook dinner and will call them when it is ready. Tom and Mia say okay and keep playing. But Tom is bored of his cars. He wants to play with something else. He sees Mia's tea set on the shelf. He thinks it looks fun. He wants to try it. + +He waits until Mia is busy with her dolls. Then he sneaks to the shelf and grabs the tea set. He takes it to the floor and starts to pour water from the pot. He fills the cups and the plates. He pretends to drink and eat. He thinks he is very clever. He does not hear Mia coming. + +Mia sees Tom with her tea set. She is angry. She yells at Tom and tries to take it back. Tom does not want to give it. He holds it tight and pulls. Mia pulls harder. They tug and tug. They do not hear Mom calling. + +Then they hear a loud crash. The tea set breaks. The water spills. The plates shatter. Mom runs into the room. She sees the mess. She is very upset. She scolds Tom and Mia. She tells them to clean up and go to bed. Tom and Mia are very sorry. They wish they had been careful. They wish they had listened. +Tom and Lily were playing knights and dragons in the garden. Tom had a big shield made of cardboard and Lily had a long stick for a sword. They pretended to fight the scary dragon that lived in the bushes. + +"Roar!" Lily said, waving her stick. "I am the dragon and I will eat you!" + +"No, you won't!" Tom said, holding his shield in front of him. "I am the brave knight and I will save the princess!" + +"Who is the princess?" Lily asked. + +"Um, I don't know. Maybe the doll over there." Tom pointed to a doll lying on the grass. + +Lily ran to the doll and picked it up. "This is my doll! You can't have her!" she said. + +"Yes, I can! She is the princess and I have to rescue her!" Tom said. + +They started to tug on the doll, each trying to pull it away from the other. The doll's dress ripped and its head fell off. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "You broke my doll!" + +"I'm sorry!" Tom said. "It was an accident!" + +They both looked at the doll's head and body on the ground. Then they looked at each other. They started to laugh. + +"It's okay," Lily said. "It was just a game. We can fix the doll later." + +"Okay," Tom said. "Do you want to play something else?" + +"Sure," Lily said. "How about we play pirates and mermaids?" + +They put down the shield and the stick and ran to the sandbox. They were obedient children and always cleaned up their toys after playing. They had a lot of fun together. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they find a big bottle of oil in the garage. They think it is fun to pour oil on the floor and make slides for their cars and trucks. + +But Mom and Dad do not like oil on the floor. They say it is dirty and dangerous. They ask Tom and Lily who did it. Tom is scared. He does not want to get in trouble. He lies and says it was Lily. Lily is sad. She does not like Tom's lie. She says it was both of them. + +Mom and Dad are angry. They say lying is bad. They say Tom and Lily have to clean up the oil and say sorry to each other. They say they love them, but they have to be honest. Tom and Lily feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom and Dad and to each other. They help to clean up the oil. They hug and make up. They promise to be honest and not play with oil again. +Lily was very happy today. She was going to see her grandma and grandpa. They lived far away, so she did not see them often. They were rare and special to her. + +She packed her bag with her favorite things. She put in her teddy bear, her book, and her pen. She liked to draw with her pen. She made pictures of flowers, animals, and people. She wanted to show her grandma and grandpa her drawings. + +She got in the car with her mom and dad. They drove for a long time. Lily looked out the window and saw many things. She saw trees, houses, and cars. She saw a big bridge and a big river. She saw a big sign that said "Welcome to Grandma and Grandpa's Town". + +She was very excited. She asked her mom and dad, "Are we there yet?" They said, "Almost, Lily. Almost." She waited and waited. She hugged her teddy bear and held her pen. + +Finally, they arrived. She saw a big house with a big garden. She saw her grandma and grandpa waiting at the door. They smiled and waved. They looked very happy too. + +Lily jumped out of the car and ran to them. She gave them big hugs and kisses. She said, "I missed you so much! I have something to show you!" She took out her pen and her book. She opened the book and showed them her drawings. They said, "Wow, Lily, you are very good at drawing! We love your pictures! They are rare and beautiful, just like you!" They gave her more hugs and kisses. + +Lily felt very happy. She was with her rare and special grandma and grandpa. She had her favorite things with her. She had her pen. She had a lot of fun. She had a lot of love. +Lily and Tom were playing hide and seek in the garden. Lily was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around and saw a big tree with many leaves. She thought Tom might be hiding behind the tree. + +She walked quietly to the tree and peeked behind it. She saw Tom's feet sticking out from a hole in the trunk. She smiled and whispered, "I found you, Tom!" + +Tom heard Lily's voice and tried to pull his feet back into the hole. But he was stuck. He felt a sharp pain in his ankle. He heard a loud crack. He was scared and worried. He cried, "Help, Lily! I'm stuck and it hurts!" + +Lily heard Tom's cry and ran to him. She saw his face was red and wet with tears. She felt sorry for him. She said, "Don't worry, Tom. I'll help you. I'll get Mom and Dad. They'll know what to do." + +She ran to the house and knocked on the door. She told Mom and Dad what happened. They followed her to the tree. They saw Tom's feet in the hole. They gently pulled him out. They saw his ankle was swollen and bruised. They wrapped it with a bandage. They hugged him and said, "You'll be okay, Tom. It's just a sprain. We'll take you to the doctor. He'll make it better." + +Tom felt better when he heard Mom and Dad's words. He thanked Lily for finding him and helping him. He said, "You're a good sister, Lily. I'm sorry I hid in the hole. It was a bad idea." + +Lily smiled and said, "It's okay, Tom. I'm glad you're not hurt too much. Next time, let's hide somewhere else. Somewhere safer and more fun." +Lila was a big girl who liked to do things by herself. She was independent and did not need help from anyone. She liked to print pictures with her crayons and paper. She had many colors, but her favorite was blue. She always used blue for the sky, the water, and the flowers. + +One day, she wanted to print a picture of her family. She drew her mom, her dad, and herself. She used blue for their eyes, their clothes, and their smiles. She was very proud of her picture and wanted to show it to her parents. She ran to the kitchen, where her mom was cooking and her dad was reading. + +"Look, look, I printed a picture of us!" she said, holding up her paper. + +Her mom and dad smiled and praised her for her work. They said it was very beautiful and creative. They also said they loved her very much. + +But then, her dad said, "Lila, can I ask you something? Why did you use blue for everything? Don't you like other colors?" + +Lila frowned and said, "No, I only like blue. Blue is the best color. I don't need other colors." + +Her mom said, "But Lila, there are so many other colors in the world. Colors that are bright, warm, soft, or fun. Colors that can make your pictures more interesting and diverse. Colors that can show your feelings and thoughts. Don't you want to try them?" + +Lila shook her head and said, "No, I don't want to try them. I only want blue. I can do what I want. I am independent." + +Her mom and dad looked at each other and sighed. They wanted to help Lila learn and grow, but they did not want to force her. They decided to let her be, but they also had an idea. + +The next day, they gave Lila a surprise. They bought her a new book of stories and pictures. The book had many colors, not just blue. It had red, yellow, green, purple, orange, and more. It had stories of animals, people, places, and adventures. It had pictures that were funny, sad, scary, and happy. + +They said, "Lila, we have a gift for you. We thought you might like this book. It has many stories and pictures that you can read and look at. You can also print them if you want. We hope you enjoy it." + +Lila was curious and excited. She thanked her mom and dad and opened the book. She saw the colors and the images. She read the words and the sentences. She felt the emotions and the messages. She was amazed and delighted. She realized that there was more to the world than blue. She realized that there were more ways to express herself than blue. She realized that being independent did not mean being alone or stubborn. It meant being open and brave. + +She ran to her mom and dad and hugged them. She said, "Thank you, thank you for the book. It is wonderful and amazing. I love it and I love you. Can I print some pictures from it? Can I use other colors too?" + +Her mom and dad smiled and nodded. They said, "Of course, Lila. You can print whatever you want. You can use whatever colors you want. We are happy that you like the book. We are proud of you for being independent and for trying new things." + +Lila smiled and said, "Thank you, mom and dad. You are the best. You taught me a lesson. Blue is still my favorite color, but I also like other colors. They make my pictures and my life more colorful." +Tom and Mia liked to play with their toy laser. It was a shiny stick that made a red dot on the wall. They could move the dot by pointing the stick in different directions. Sometimes they pretended the dot was a bug or a star or a monster. + +One day, they were playing with the laser in their room. It was a gloomy day and the sky was gray. They wanted to make the dot brighter, so they turned off the light. The room became dark and the dot became more red. + +Tom had an idea. He said to Mia, "Let's make the dot bigger. Lean the stick on the window and see what happens." Mia did what Tom said. She leaned the stick on the window and pointed it at the sky. The dot became bigger and bigger until it looked like a huge ball of fire. + +Tom and Mia were amazed. They said, "Wow, look at that! We made a sun with our laser!" They smiled and clapped their hands. They felt happy and warm. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was their mom. She came into the room and saw the laser on the window. She said, "What are you doing? You can't point the laser at the sky. You could hurt someone's eyes or cause trouble. Turn it off right now!" + +Tom and Mia felt scared and sorry. They turned off the laser and said, "We're sorry, mom. We didn't know. We just wanted to make the dot bigger and brighter. We won't do it again." + +Mom said, "I know you were just playing, but you have to be careful with the laser. It's not a toy. It's a tool. You can only use it with me or dad. And never point it at the sky or at people or animals. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Mia nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We understand. We're sorry." Mom hugged them and said, "It's okay. I love you. But next time, if you want to make a sun, use your crayons and paper." +Tom and Lily liked to pretend they were superheroes. They had capes and masks and toys that made noises. They played every day after school in the park. They had incredible fun. + +One day, they saw a big dog in the park. It was black and hairy and had sharp teeth. Tom and Lily thought it was a villain. They decided to stop it. They ran towards the dog and shouted, "Stop, bad dog! We are superheroes!" + +The dog did not like the noise. It growled and barked and chased Tom and Lily. They were scared and ran away. But the dog was faster. It caught Tom and bit his leg. Tom cried out in pain. Lily screamed for help. + +A man came and pulled the dog away. He was the dog's owner. He said, "I'm sorry, kids. He's not a bad dog. He's just scared of loud noises. You shouldn't pretend to be superheroes and run at him. He might think you want to hurt him." + +Tom and Lily were very sorry. They said, "We're sorry, mister. We didn't know. We just wanted to play." + +The man took Tom and Lily to the hospital. Tom had to get stitches and a bandage. He had to stay in bed for a week. He couldn't play with Lily or pretend to be a superhero. He was very sad. He wished he had never seen the dog. He learned that pretending can be dangerous. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play pretend and make up stories. One day, they decided to put on a show for their moms and dads. They found a big box and made it into a stage. They used crayons and paper to make signs and costumes. + +"What do you want to be, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"I want to be a princess," Lily said. "And you can be a dragon." + +"Okay," Ben said. "But I will be a nice dragon, not a mean one." + +They put on their costumes and got ready to start their show. Lily wore a pink dress and a crown. Ben wore a gray sheet and a cardboard horn. + +"Welcome to our show," Lily said to the audience. "I am Princess Lily and this is my friend, Dragon Ben. We are going to have an adventure in the forest." + +They pretended to walk in the forest and look for flowers and animals. They picked some daisies and gave them to their moms and dads. They saw a bird and a squirrel and said hello to them. + +But then, they heard a loud roar. It was a real dragon, and it was very mean. It had red scales and yellow eyes. It flew over the forest and saw Ben and Lily. + +"Who are you?" the real dragon said. "You are not a dragon. You are a fake dragon. And you are with a princess. I don't like princesses. I like to eat them." + +Ben and Lily were very scared. They ran back to their stage and hid behind the box. + +"Help, help!" Lily cried. "There is a mean dragon. He wants to eat me." + +"Don't worry, Lily," Ben said. "I will protect you. I am a nice dragon. I will fight the mean dragon." + +Ben came out from behind the box and faced the real dragon. He made a loud roar and waved his cardboard horn. + +"Go away, mean dragon," Ben said. "You are not welcome here. This is our forest. And this is my friend, Princess Lily. You can't eat her. She is very nice and pretty." + +The real dragon laughed. He thought Ben was very silly and weak. He flew closer to the stage and opened his mouth. + +"Ha, ha, ha," the real dragon said. "You are no match for me, fake dragon. You are just a boy with a sheet and a horn. I will eat you and the princess. And then I will eat your moms and dads too." + +But then, something unexpected happened. The real dragon sneezed. He sneezed so hard that he lost his balance and fell to the ground. He sneezed again and again. He couldn't stop sneezing. + +"What's wrong with you, mean dragon?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know," the real dragon said. "I think I'm allergic to something. Maybe it's the flowers. Or the squirrel. Or the crayons. Or the cardboard. Or the sheet. Or the horn. Or the princess. Or the fake dragon. Or the stage. Or the audience. Or the air. Or the sun. Or the sky. Or the earth. Or the water. Or the fire. Or the wind. Or the moon. Or the stars. Or the..." + +He sneezed so much that he couldn't talk anymore. He sneezed so much that he couldn't see anymore. He sneezed so much that he couldn't fly anymore. He sneezed so much that he couldn't stay anymore. He sneezed so much that he had to go away. + +Ben and Lily watched him go. They were very happy and relieved. They hugged each other and cheered. + +"Yay, we did it!" Lily said. "We scared away the mean dragon. You are a very brave and smart dragon, Ben." + +"Thank you, Lily," Ben said. "You are a very kind and beautiful princess." + +They bowed to their moms and dads and said thank you for watching their show. Their moms and dads clapped and smiled. They were very proud and impressed. + +"That was a wonderful show," Ben's mom said. "You are very creative and talented, Ben and Lily." + +"That was a very funny show," Lily's dad said. "You are very clever and funny, Ben and Lily." + +Ben and Lily smiled and blushed. They were very happy and grateful. They were best friends. They liked to play pretend and make up stories. And they liked to put on shows. The end. +Ben liked to sail his toy boat in the bath. He had a big blue boat with a white sail and a red flag. He made waves with his hand and pretended he was a captain. He had a lot of fun with his boat. + +One day, he wanted to sail his boat outside. He asked his mom if he could. His mom said yes, but he had to be careful. She gave him a tray to put his boat on. She said the tray would help him carry his boat and keep it dry. Ben thanked his mom and took his boat and his tray outside. + +He went to the pond in the park. He saw some ducks and some fish. He thought his boat would like to sail with them. He put his boat on the water and let go of the tray. He watched his boat sail away. He was happy. + +But then, a big wind came. It blew his boat and his tray. His boat tipped over and sank. His tray flew up in the air and landed on a tree. Ben was sad. He cried and cried. He wanted his boat and his tray back. + +His mom heard him cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw his boat and his tray. She hugged him and said she was sorry. She said she would get him a new boat and a new tray. She said they would go home and have some cookies. Ben felt a little better. He said he loved his mom. His mom said she loved him too. They went home and had some cookies. Ben still missed his boat and his tray, but he knew his mom would make him happy again. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide on the grass. They saw a big pile of bricks near the fence. They wanted to see what was behind the bricks. + +"Let's climb the bricks!" Lily said. "Maybe we can find something fun!" + +"OK!" Tom said. "But be careful. The bricks are hard and heavy." + +They ran to the bricks and started to climb. They put their feet and hands on the bricks and tried to go up. The bricks were not very stable. They wobbled and shook. + +Lily was almost at the top. She saw a big tree and some birds behind the fence. She smiled and called to Tom. "Look, Tom! I can see a tree and some birds! They are so pretty!" + +Tom was a few bricks below Lily. He heard her and looked up. He wanted to see the tree and the birds too. But he did not watch where he was going. He put his foot on a loose brick. The brick slipped and fell. Tom stumbled and lost his balance. He fell down with a loud thud. He hit his knee on the bricks and started to cry. + +Lily heard Tom's loud cry. She turned around and saw him on the ground. She was scared and worried. She quickly climbed down the bricks and ran to him. She hugged him and said. "Tom, are you OK? I'm sorry. I should have helped you." + +Tom felt Lily's hug and heard her sorry. He stopped crying and looked at her. He saw her kind eyes and her sweet smile. He felt better. He said. "It's OK, Lily. I'm OK. It was an accident. You are a good friend." + +They smiled at each other and got up. They decided to leave the bricks and play somewhere else. They held hands and walked away. They were happy. They were friends. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a brown teddy bear that she loved very much. Tom had a red car that he liked to zoom around. They were having fun until Tom saw Lily's teddy bear. + +"Can I play with your bear?" Tom asked Lily. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. "You have your car." + +"But I want the bear!" Tom said. He tried to grab the bear from Lily, but she held on tight. + +"Let go!" Lily said. "You will spoil my bear!" + +They pulled and tugged on the bear, making it rip and tear. The stuffing came out and the bear's eyes fell off. Lily and Tom stopped and looked at the bear. It was ruined. + +They both felt sad and sorry. They wished they had not fought over the bear. They heard their mom coming into the room. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. She saw the broken bear and the mess on the floor. + +"Lily and Tom spoiled the bear!" they both said. + +Mom shook her head. She was not happy. She picked up the bear and the eyes. She took them to the sewing room. She had a knob that she could use to fix the bear. + +"You two need to learn to share and be nice," Mom said. "You can't have everything you want. You have to take care of your toys." + +She left Lily and Tom in the living room. They felt bad. They said sorry to each other. They decided to play with the car together. They waited for Mom to come back with the bear. They hoped she could make it look like before. They promised to never spoil their toys again. +Lily wanted to go outside and play. It was cold and windy, so she needed a coat. She had two coats in her closet. One was red and one was blue. She liked both coats, but she had to choose one. + +She looked at the red coat. It was warm and soft, but it was too big for her. It was her brother's coat. She tried it on, but it was too long and too loose. She could not see her hands or her feet. She did not like that. + +She looked at the blue coat. It was light and shiny, but it was too small for her. It was her baby sister's coat. She tried it on, but it was too short and too tight. She could not move her arms or her legs. She did not like that either. + +She was sad. She did not have a coat that fit her. She could not go outside and play. She started to cry. + +Then, she saw another coat on the hook. It was pink and purple, with flowers and stars. It was her coat. She had forgotten about it. She smiled. She put it on, and it fit her just right. It was not too big or too small. It was warm and pretty. She liked it a lot. + +She ran to the door, ready to go outside and play. She was happy. She had chosen her coat. +Tim and Kim were two mice who lived in a cell. A cell is a small room with bars and a lock. They did not like the cell. They wanted to go outside and play with other mice. But the big man who kept them in the cell was mean. He only gave them a little food and water. He sometimes took them out of the cell and did bad things to them. + +One day, Tim had a clever idea. He saw a shiny thing on the floor. It was a key. The key could open the lock of the cell. Tim whispered to Kim, "Look, a key! We can escape!" Kim nodded and smiled. They waited until the big man was not looking. Then Tim ran to the key and grabbed it with his teeth. He ran back to the cell and put the key in the lock. He turned it and heard a click. The cell was open! + +Tim and Kim quickly ran out of the cell. They looked for a way to get outside. They saw a window with a small hole. They ran to the window and squeezed through the hole. They felt the sun and the wind on their fur. They saw trees and flowers and birds. They were free! + +They ran and jumped and played. They found other mice who were friendly and happy. They shared their food and water and stories. They thanked Tim for his clever idea. They never wanted to go back to the cell. They were happy. +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to mix and stir and pour. One day, mom said they would make a cake. Lily was happy. She loved cake. + +Mom gave Lily a bowl and a spoon. She said, "We need some eggs for the cake. Can you crack them and put them in the bowl?" Lily nodded. She took an egg from the carton. It was white and smooth and lovely. She tapped it on the edge of the bowl. It made a crack sound. She pulled the egg apart. Something yellow and runny came out. Lily was surprised. She said, "Mom, the egg changed!" + +Mom smiled. She said, "Yes, the egg changed. That's what happens when you crack it. The yellow part is called the yolk. We need it for the cake. Can you crack another egg?" Lily nodded. She cracked another egg. It changed too. She saw the yellow yolk and the white part. She said, "Mom, can I stir them?" + +Mom said, "Yes, you can stir them. But be careful, don't spill them." Lily stirred the eggs with her spoon. She liked to see them swirl and blend. She said, "Mom, the eggs changed again! They are not yellow and white anymore. They are yellow and white together!" + +Mom said, "Yes, the eggs changed again. That's what happens when you stir them. They become smooth and creamy. We need them for the cake. Can you pour them into this big bowl?" Lily nodded. She poured the eggs into the big bowl. She saw mom add some flour and sugar and butter and milk. She said, "Mom, can I help you mix them?" + +Mom said, "Yes, you can help me mix them. But be gentle, don't make a mess." Lily helped mom mix the ingredients with a big spoon. She liked to see them change into a thick and sweet batter. She said, "Mom, the cake changed too! It is not flour and sugar and butter and milk and eggs anymore. It is cake!" + +Mom said, "Yes, the cake changed too. That's what happens when you mix them. They become a batter. We need to bake it in the oven. Can you help me put it in this pan?" Lily nodded. She helped mom put the batter in the pan. She saw mom put the pan in the oven. She said, "Mom, will the cake change again?" + +Mom said, "Yes, the cake will change again. That's what happens when you bake it. It will become fluffy and golden and yummy. We have to wait for a while. Can you help me clean up the kitchen?" Lily nodded. She helped mom clean up the kitchen. She was proud of herself. She said, "Mom, I like to help you make cake. I like to see things change. Change is fun!" + +Mom hugged Lily. She said, "I like to make cake with you too. You are a good helper. And you are right, change is fun. Change is how we learn and grow and create. Change is lovely!" +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that looked very fun. Sara wanted to go first, but Ben said no. He said he was older by two minutes, so he should go first. Sara was angry and said that was not fair. They started to fight and push each other. + +A nice lady who was sitting on a bench saw them and came over. She had a charming smile and a kind voice. She said, "Hello, children. Why are you fighting? Don't you know that sharing is caring?" She suggested that they take turns on the slide, and that they could count to ten while the other one slid down. She said that way, they would both have fun and be happy. + +Sara and Ben thought that was a good idea. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They thanked the nice lady and ran to the slide. Sara let Ben go first, and counted to ten. Then Ben let Sara go, and counted to ten. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. + +But then, something bad happened. Ben slid down too fast and hit his toe on the ground. He cried out in pain and held his toe. Sara saw him and felt sorry. She ran to him and said, "Are you okay, Ben? Does it hurt a lot?" She gave him a kiss on his toe and said, "I hope you feel better soon." Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, Sara. You are a good sister. I love you." They hugged and said they loved each other. + +The nice lady saw them and smiled. She was happy that they learned to share and care. She said, "You see, children, when you are kind and generous, you make others happy and yourself happy too. And when you are happy, you can handle any problem that comes your way. That is the moral of the story." Sara and Ben nodded and said, "We understand. Thank you, nice lady. You are very wise." They waved goodbye and went home with their mom, who was waiting for them. They told her what happened and what they learned. She was proud of them and gave them a big hug. They lived happily ever after. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to swing on the swings. They swing high and low. They feel happy. + +One day, Lily has news for Ben. She runs to the park. She sees Ben on the swing. She calls his name. + +"Ben, Ben, I have news for you!" + +Ben stops swinging. He jumps off the swing. He runs to Lily. + +"What is your news, Lily?" + +Lily smiles. She points to her feet. She has new shoes. They are brown. They have laces. + +"Look, Ben, I have new shoes! They are brown. They have laces. I can tie them by myself!" + +Ben looks at Lily's shoes. He likes them. He claps his hands. + +"Wow, Lily, your shoes are nice! They are brown. They have laces. You can tie them by yourself!" + +Lily and Ben hug. They are happy. They go back to the swings. They swing high and low. They feel happy. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big box with a lock on it. They were curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +"Maybe there are toys or candy in the box," Tom said. + +"Or maybe there is a monster or a trap," Mia said. + +They decided to try to unlock the box. They looked for a key, but they could not find one. They tried to break the lock, but it was too hard. They tried to lift the box, but it was too heavy. + +"This box is no fun. It is too big and too heavy and too locked," Tom said. + +He was troubled and wanted to give up. But Mia had an idea. + +"Look, there is a hole in the box. Maybe we can peek inside," she said. + +She put her eye to the hole and tried to see. But it was too dark. She could not see anything. + +"Maybe we can hear something," she said. + +She put her ear to the hole and tried to listen. But it was too quiet. She could not hear anything. + +"Maybe we can smell something," she said. + +She put her nose to the hole and tried to smell. But it was too stinky. She could not stand it. + +"Yuck, this box is no good. It is too dark and too quiet and too stinky," she said. + +She was troubled and wanted to go away. But Tom had an idea. + +"Look, there is a note on the box. Maybe we can read it," he said. + +He picked up the note and tried to read. But it was too hard. He could not read it. + +"Maybe we can ask someone to help us," he said. + +He looked around and saw a man walking by. He waved to him and asked him to come. + +"Excuse me, sir, can you please read this note for us?" he said. + +The man smiled and took the note. He read it out loud. + +"Dear Tom and Mia, this box is a surprise for you. To unlock it, you need to say the magic word. The magic word is 'please'. Love, Mom and Dad." + +Tom and Mia were surprised and happy. They looked at each other and said the magic word. + +"Please!" + +The lock clicked and the box opened. Inside, there were toys and candy and a card. + +"Happy birthday, Tom and Mia! We hope you enjoy your gifts. You are our twins and our treasures. We are proud of you and we love you. Mom and Dad." + +Tom and Mia hugged each other and thanked their parents. They played with their toys and ate their candy. They forgot about the weight and the trouble of the box. They only felt the joy and the love of the surprise. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They had a ball and a net. They wanted to catch some bugs. They saw a fat bee on a flower. Ben ran to catch it with the net. + +"Got it!" he shouted. He lifted the net and looked inside. The bee was angry. It buzzed and stung Ben on the nose. Ben dropped the net and cried. + +Lily ran to help Ben. She saw the net on the ground. She picked it up and saw the bee. She liked the bee. It was yellow and black and fuzzy. + +"Mine!" she said. She hugged the net and smiled. The bee was angry. It buzzed and stung Lily on the cheek. Lily dropped the net and cried. + +The bee flew away. It was free. Ben and Lily were sad. They had red spots on their faces. They went home with their mom. She put ice on their spots and gave them a hug. She said they should not catch bees. Bees are not for playing. Bees can hurt. Ben and Lily learned a lesson. They said they were sorry. They hoped the bee was okay. +Lily likes to cook with her mom. They make soup and cake and bread. Lily helps to stir and pour and taste. She is a good helper. + +One day, Lily and her mom enter a cook contest. They want to win a big prize. They make a yummy cake with pink frosting and sprinkles. Lily puts the sprinkles on top. She is very happy. + +But there is a bad man in the contest. He wants to win too. He does not like Lily and her mom. He sneaks to their table and knocks over their cake. It falls on the floor and breaks. Lily and her mom are very sad. + +The judges come to see the cakes. They see the bad man's cake. It looks nice, but it tastes bad. They spit it out. They see Lily and her mom's cake. It looks bad, but it smells good. They try a piece. It tastes very good. They smile and clap. + +Lily and her mom win the contest. They get a big prize. They are very happy. The bad man is very mad. He runs away. Lily and her mom hug and share their cake. They are a good team. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But then they saw a big jar of cookies on the table. They both wanted some cookies, but they knew they had to ask Mom first. + +"Let's go ask Mom if we can have some cookies," Lily said. + +"OK," Tom agreed. + +They ran to the kitchen, where Mom was busy making dinner. They asked her very nicely if they could have some cookies. + +"Sorry, sweeties, but you have to wait until after dinner. The cookies are for dessert. You can have one each then, OK?" Mom said. + +"OK, Mom," Lily and Tom said. They gave Mom a hug and went back to the living room. + +But when they got there, they saw that the jar of cookies was open. And there were some crumbs on the floor. And there was Ben, their big brother, with a cookie in his hand and a guilty look on his face. + +"Ben, did you take some cookies?" Lily asked. + +"Uh, no, I didn't," Ben lied. He hid the cookie behind his back. + +"Yes, you did. We saw you. Mom said we have to wait until after dinner. You are bad," Tom said. + +"No, I'm not. You are. You are tattletales. Go away," Ben said. He tried to push them away. + +Lily and Tom were angry and sad. They ran to Mom and told her what Ben did. Mom was not happy. She went to the living room and saw the evidence. She scolded Ben and took away his cookie. She told him he had to remain in his room until dinner. And he could not have any dessert. + +Ben felt ashamed. He knew he did wrong. He wished he had listened to Mom and shared with his sister and brother. He said he was sorry and went to his room. He hoped Mom and his siblings would forgive him. He learned a lesson about being honest and kind. He decided to be a better brother from now on. He hoped they would still love him. He loved them very much. He knew they were his true family. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play outside, but they do not like to wake up early. One day, their mom says they have to wake up early to see the sunrise. She says it is very pretty and they will like it. + +Tom and Mia do not want to wake up early. They say they are sleepy and they want to stay in bed. They say the sunrise is not pretty and they do not like it. They insist they do not want to go. Their mom says they have to go. She says it is a special day and they will have fun. + +Tom and Mia are very grumpy. They put on their clothes and shoes and follow their mom outside. They do not say anything. They do not smile. They do not look at the sky. They think it is too cold and too dark and too boring. + +Their mom takes them to a hill. She says they have to wait a little bit. She says they will see something amazing. Tom and Mia do not believe her. They think it is a terrible idea. They cross their arms and pout. + +Then, something happens. The sky starts to change. It becomes pink and orange and yellow and purple. It looks like a big painting. Tom and Mia see the sun peeking over the horizon. It is bright and warm and beautiful. Tom and Mia are surprised. They open their eyes and mouths. They point and gasp. They say wow and ooh and aah. They think it is the most pretty thing they have ever seen. + +Their mom smiles and hugs them. She says she is glad they came. She says they can see the sunrise again another day. Tom and Mia nod and hug her back. They say they are sorry they were grumpy. They say they love the sunrise and they love her. They think it is a special day and they have fun. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a cricket on a leaf. It was green and shiny. + +"Look, a cricket!" Lila said. "I want to catch it!" + +She ran to the leaf and tried to grab the cricket. But the cricket was fast and jumped away. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Lila said. "You are too bossy! Let me catch it!" + +Ben shook his head. He did not like when Lila was bossy. He wanted to play nice. + +"No, Lila. You have to be gentle with the cricket. It is scared of you. You have to wait and watch." + +He pointed to the cricket. It was hiding under a flower. It made a chirping sound. + +"See, it is singing. It is happy here. We can listen to it and learn about it. Maybe it will come out if we are quiet and kind." + +Lila frowned. She did not want to wait and watch. She wanted to catch the cricket and hold it. She thought it was fun. + +But she saw that Ben was happy. He smiled and nodded at the cricket. He looked like he was having fun too. + +Lila sighed. She decided to try Ben's way. She sat down next to him and turned her head to the flower. She was quiet and kind. + +She heard the cricket sing. She saw it peek out of the flower. It looked at them with its big eyes. It seemed curious. + +Lila smiled. She felt happy too. She whispered to Ben. + +"Maybe you are right, Ben. Maybe this is better than catching the cricket. Maybe we can be friends with the cricket." + +Ben whispered back. + +"Maybe we can, Lila. Maybe we can." +Anna and Ben wanted to go on the big wheel. They had a ticket each from their mom. They ran to the line and waited for their turn. They were very happy and excited. + +When they got to the front, they gave their tickets to the man. He smiled and let them in. They climbed into a big basket with seats. They buckled their belts and held hands. The big wheel started to move. They went up and up and up. + +Anna and Ben looked around. They saw the park, the trees, the cars, the people. They saw the sky, the clouds, the sun, the birds. They saw everything. They said wow and ooh and aah. They laughed and waved. + +But then, Anna felt something in her hand. It was her ticket. She had not given it to the man. She had kept it by mistake. She felt bad. She wanted to give it back. She leaned over the edge of the basket. She tried to throw the ticket down to the man. + +But she dropped it. The ticket flew away in the wind. Anna gasped. She was scared. She thought the man would be angry. She thought the big wheel would stop. She thought she would get in trouble. She cried. + +Ben saw Anna cry. He hugged her. He said it was okay. He said the man would not mind. He said the big wheel would not stop. He said they would not get in trouble. He said they had fun. He said they should be happy. + +Anna looked at Ben. He was right. She wiped her tears. She smiled. She said sorry. She said thank you. She said she had fun. She said she was happy. + +The big wheel came down. They got out of the basket. They saw their mom. She was waiting for them. She asked them how they liked the big wheel. They said they loved it. They said it was amazing. They said they saw everything. + +They gave their mom a hug. They said they were tired. They said they wanted to go home. They said they had a great day. They said they loved her. She said she loved them too. She said they were good kids. She said she was proud of them. + +They walked to the car. They held hands. They yawned. They fell asleep. They dreamed of the big wheel. They dreamed of the ticket. They dreamed of each other. They were happy. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play cops and robbers. They had a toy pistol that made a loud noise when they pulled the trigger. They took turns being the cop and the robber, and chased each other around the house. + +One day, they decided to play outside in the yard. They gathered some sticks and stones to use as props. Tom was the cop and Sam was the robber. Tom hid behind a tree and waited for Sam to come by. He saw Sam walking with a stick in his hand, pretending it was a bag of money. + +"Stop, robber! I have a pistol and I will shoot!" Tom shouted, and pointed the toy pistol at Sam. + +Sam stopped and dropped the stick. He raised his hands and said, "Don't shoot, cop! I give up!" + +Tom ran towards Sam and grabbed the stick. He said, "You are under arrest! You have to go to jail!" + +Sam nodded and followed Tom to the porch, where they had a cardboard box that was their jail. Tom put Sam inside the box and closed the flap. He said, "You have to stay here until I say so. You are a bad robber!" + +Sam felt guilty. He knew he was only playing, but he didn't like being in the box. He said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I won't be a robber anymore. Can I come out now?" + +Tom thought for a moment. He felt sorry for Sam too. He said, "OK, Sam. You can come out. But you have to be the cop next time. And you have to let me be the robber." + +Sam agreed and came out of the box. He hugged Tom and said, "You are a good brother. I like playing with you." + +Tom hugged Sam back and said, "You are a good brother too. I like playing with you too." + +They smiled and went back to their game, but this time they switched roles. They had fun playing cops and robbers with their toy pistol and their sticks and stones. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a huge beetle on a leaf. It was black and shiny and had big horns. + +"Wow, look at that beetle!" Lily said. "It is so big and strong!" + +"Can we touch it?" Ben asked. He wanted to see how the beetle felt. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe it will bite us or fly away." + +They leaned closer to the beetle. They were very quiet and careful. They wanted to see the beetle better. + +The beetle did not move. It was still on the leaf. It looked at Lily and Ben with its small eyes. + +"Hello, beetle," Lily said softly. "We are Lily and Ben. We are your friends." + +The beetle made a noise. It sounded like a click. It moved its horns a little. + +"Hello, Lily and Ben," the beetle said. "I am Bert. I am a beetle. I am your friend too." + +Lily and Ben were surprised. They did not know that beetles could talk. + +"Wow, you can talk!" Ben said. "That is so cool!" + +"Yes, I can talk," Bert said. "But only to nice children like you. You are very kind and gentle. You did not hurt me or scare me." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They were happy to meet Bert. They asked him many questions. They learned about his life and his family. They told him about their life and their family. They had a lot of fun. + +They played with Bert for a long time. They showed him their toys and their books. They gave him some water and some crumbs. They made him a little house out of a box and some grass. + +Bert liked Lily and Ben very much. He thanked them for their friendship and their gifts. He said he had to go back to his leaf. He said he would come back another day. + +Lily and Ben hugged Bert goodbye. They watched him fly away. They waved to him. + +"Bye, Bert!" they said. "See you soon!" + +"Bye, Lily and Ben!" Bert said. "See you soon!" + +They went back to their house. They told their mom and dad about Bert. They said he was a huge beetle and he could talk. They said he was their friend. + +Their mom and dad smiled. They did not believe them. They thought they made up a story. They said they had a good imagination. + +Lily and Ben did not mind. They knew the truth. They knew Bert was real. They knew he was their friend. They looked forward to seeing him again. They were very happy. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play with ropes. They made knots and swings and traps with the ropes. One day, they found a big rope in the garage. It was very long and thick. They wanted to make a big swing with it. + +They tied one end of the rope to a tree and the other end to a hook on the wall. They made a loop in the middle of the rope for a seat. They took turns to swing on the rope. It was fun and fast. They laughed and shouted. + +Lily was their sister who liked to watch them play. She was nosy and wanted to try everything. She saw them swinging on the rope and wanted to join them. She waited for them to stop and relax. Then she ran to the rope and tried to sit on the loop. + +But the loop was too big for her. She slipped through the loop and the rope got tight around her neck. She could not breathe or scream. She kicked and struggled. Ben and Sam saw her and got scared. They tried to untie the rope, but it was too hard. The knot was too tight. They could not help her. Lily stopped moving. She was gone. +Lily and Max were playing on the porch with their toys. They liked to make noises and pretend they were cars and planes and animals. But sometimes they got mad at each other and took each other's toys. + +"Give me back my car!" Max shouted. He tried to grab the red car from Lily's hand. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. She held the car tight and pushed Max away. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom said. She came out of the house and saw them fighting. "Why are you not sharing? You have to be nice to each other." + +"But she took my car!" Max said. + +"But he took my plane!" Lily said. + +Mom sighed. She took the car and the plane and put them on the table. "You can't play with them until you say sorry and talk nicely. Go sit on the porch and think about what you did." + +Lily and Max pouted. They went to sit on the porch, but they did not look at each other or talk. They were still angry and sad. + +After a while, Lily felt bored. She missed playing with Max. She looked at him and saw that he was bored too. She remembered that they were friends and that they had fun together. She felt sorry for taking his car. + +"Max?" she said softly. + +Max looked at her. He saw that she was sorry. He remembered that they were friends and that he liked her. He felt sorry for taking her plane. + +"Lily?" he said softly. + +They smiled at each other. They got up and hugged. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. You can have the car," Max said. + +"I'm sorry, Max. You can have the plane," Lily said. + +They took their toys and started to play again. They made noises and pretended they were cars and planes and animals. They shared and laughed and had fun. + +Mom watched them from the window. She was happy to see them getting along. She came out of the house and gave them a kiss. + +"I'm proud of you, Lily and Max. You learned to say sorry and talk nicely. That's what good friends do," she said. + +Lily and Max nodded. They hugged Mom and thanked her. They continued to play on the porch, happy and friendly. +Ben and Lily were playing on the farm. They liked to see the animals and feed them. They saw a big pig in a pen. The pig was hungry. He wanted some food. + +"Hello, pig," Ben said. "Do you want some corn?" + +The pig nodded and grunted. He looked at Ben and Lily with his big eyes. + +Ben and Lily had a bucket of corn. They tried to give some to the pig. But the pig was too big and the pen was too high. They could not reach the pig. + +"Oh no," Lily said. "How can we feed the pig?" + +Ben had an idea. He saw a stool near the barn. He ran to get it. He brought it to the pen. He put it on the ground. He climbed on the stool. He was taller now. + +"Look, Lily," Ben said. "I can manage to feed the pig now." + +He held out some corn to the pig. The pig was happy. He ate the corn from Ben's hand. He made a loud noise. + +"Thank you, Ben," the pig said. + +"You're welcome, pig," Ben said. "You're a good pig." + +Lily smiled. She climbed on the stool too. She gave some corn to the pig. The pig ate more corn. He was full now. + +"Thank you, Lily," the pig said. + +"You're welcome, pig," Lily said. "You're a nice pig." + +Ben and Lily hugged the pig. The pig hugged them back. They were friends. They played with the pig until it was time to go home. They said goodbye to the pig. The pig said goodbye to them. They waved to each other. They had fun on the farm. +Tom and Lily wanted to build a castle with their blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They liked to make towers and walls and doors. They also had a box of shiny things that they called treasure. They liked to put the treasure inside their castle and pretend they were kings and queens. + +But one day, they had a problem. They did not have enough blocks to finish their castle. They needed more blocks to make the roof and the windows. They looked around the room and saw that their brother Sam had some blocks too. He was not using them. He was playing with his cars and trucks. + +"Can we have some of your blocks, Sam?" Tom asked. + +"No, they are mine. Go away," Sam said. + +"But we need them to build our castle. It will be very pretty and big. You can play with us and see our treasure," Lily said. + +"I don't care. I don't like castles. I like cars and trucks. They are more useful. They can go fast and make noise. Your treasure is just junk. Leave me alone," Sam said. + +Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They did not like Sam. He was mean and selfish. They wanted to build their castle and have fun. They did not know what to do. They thought of a plan. + +They waited until Sam was busy with his cars and trucks. Then they sneaked behind him and grabbed some of his blocks. They ran back to their castle and added them to their roof and windows. They were happy. They had finished their castle. It was very pretty and big. They put their treasure inside and smiled. + +"Look at our castle, Sam. It is better than your cars and trucks. It has treasure and it is ours. You can't have any," Tom said. + +"What? You took my blocks? That's not fair. Give them back. They are mine. You are bad," Sam said. + +He got up and ran to their castle. He tried to take his blocks back. But Tom and Lily did not let him. They pushed him away. They fought over the blocks. They yelled and cried. They made a big mess. Their castle fell down. Their treasure spilled out. Their blocks scattered everywhere. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to the room. She saw the mess and the fight. She was not happy. She scolded them and made them stop. She told them to share and be nice. She told them to clean up and say sorry. She told them to play together and have fun. + +Tom and Lily and Sam felt sorry. They said sorry to each other. They hugged and made up. They decided to play together and have fun. They picked up their blocks and their treasure. They agreed to build something new. They built a big city with castles and cars and trucks. They put their treasure in different places. They pretended they were friends and explorers. They had fun. They learned to share and be nice. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. The park has a big hill. Anna and Ben have a ball. The ball is flexible. It can bend and bounce. + +One day, Anna and Ben go to the park with the ball. They want to roll the ball down the hill. They take turns to throw the ball and watch it roll. The ball rolls fast and far. Sometimes it bounces over rocks and sticks. Anna and Ben laugh and clap. + +"Look, the ball is rolling to the pond!" Ben says. + +"Oh no, the pond has water and ducks!" Anna says. + +They run after the ball. They hope the ball does not go into the water. They do not want the ball to get wet and dirty. They do not want the ducks to peck the ball. + +They reach the pond. The ball is on the edge of the water. It is about to fall in. Anna and Ben stretch their arms. They try to grab the ball. They are flexible. They can bend and reach. + +They catch the ball. They are happy. They hug the ball. They hug each other. + +"Yay, we saved the ball!" Anna says. + +"Good job, we are a great team!" Ben says. + +They smile and walk back to the hill. They want to roll the ball again. They have fun in the park. +Tim likes to hear stories from his big sister, Jen. She reads to him from a big book with many words, called a dictionary. She tells him what the words mean and makes up funny stories with them. Tim thinks Jen is very smart and kind. + +One day, Jen has to go to school and Tim is sad. He wants to hear more stories from the dictionary. He looks for the big book in Jen's room, but he cannot find it. He thinks Jen has hidden it somewhere. He searches under the bed, in the closet, and in the drawers. He makes a big mess, but he does not care. He only wants the dictionary. + +He finally sees the big book on a high shelf. He is happy and tries to reach it. He climbs on a chair, then on a table, then on a stack of boxes. He stretches his hand and grabs the dictionary. But the boxes are not stable and they fall down. Tim falls down too, with the dictionary on top of him. He feels a lot of pain and he cries. He hears his mom running to him and shouting his name. He hears Jen coming home and seeing the mess. He hears them both being angry and worried. He wishes he had not looked for the dictionary. He wishes he had waited for Jen. He wishes he could hear her stories again. But he cannot. He has broken his arm and his head. He has to go to the hospital and stay there for a long time. He is very sorry and sad. The end. +Sara and Tom are going to the airport with Mom and Dad. They are very happy because they are going to see Grandma and Grandpa. They have a big bag with clothes and toys. + +At the airport, they see many people and planes. Sara and Tom like to watch the planes take off and land. They hear a loud noise and look up. A big plane is flying over them. + +"Wow, look at that plane!" Sara says. + +"It is so big and fast!" Tom says. + +Mom and Dad smile and hold their hands. They walk to the gate where their plane is waiting. They show their tickets to a lady who wears a blue uniform. She is very nice and gives them stickers. + +"Have a nice trip!" she says. + +"Thank you!" Sara and Tom say. + +They go inside the plane and find their seats. The plane is very clean and has windows and TVs. Sara and Tom sit next to the window and put on their seat belts. They are excited to fly in the sky. + +Soon, the plane starts to move and goes faster and faster. Sara and Tom feel a bump and then they are in the air. They look out the window and see the clouds and the sun. + +"We are flying!" Sara says. + +"We are going to Grandma and Grandpa!" Tom says. + +They hug each other and smile. They are going to have a lot of fun. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to create things. They used paper, crayons, glue and scissors to make pictures, cards and toys. One day, they decided to create something new with their mom's toaster. They wanted to see what would happen if they put ice in it. + +They waited until their mom was busy in the garden and then they sneaked into the kitchen. They took some ice cubes from the freezer and put them in the toaster slots. Then they pushed the lever down and waited. + +"Look, the ice is melting!" Tim said. + +"Maybe it will turn into toast!" Sam said. + +They heard a sizzling sound and then a loud pop. Sparks flew out of the toaster and smoke filled the air. The toaster was broken and the ice was gone. + +"Uh-oh, we're in trouble!" Tim said. + +Their mom heard the noise and ran into the kitchen. She saw the mess and the boys' scared faces. + +"What did you do?" she asked. + +"We tried to create toast with ice," Sam said. + +"That was very silly and dangerous!" she said. "You could have started a fire or hurt yourselves. You should never play with the toaster or any other appliances. They are not toys. They are for grown-ups to use carefully." + +She was very angry and disappointed. She made the boys clean up the kitchen and then sent them to their room without any lunch. They felt hungry and sorry. + +The moral of the story is: Do not play with things that are not meant for you. You could cause damage or get hurt. Listen to your mom and follow the rules. +Lily and Max were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and cars. But they did not like to share. Lily wanted the red blocks and Max wanted the blue blocks. They both grabbed the same block and pulled hard. + +"Mine!" Lily shouted. + +"No, mine!" Max shouted. + +They pulled and pulled until the block broke in two. They both fell back and cried. They looked at their broken block and felt sad. + +A figure came into the room. It was Mom. She saw the broken block and the crying children. She sighed. She was not happy. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +"Lily and Max broke the block!" they both said at the same time. + +Mom picked up the pieces of the block and looked at them. She shook her head. + +"You know, blocks are for building, not for breaking. And they are for sharing, not for fighting. You both need to say sorry and play nicely. Or else, no more blocks for today." Mom said. + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They did not want to lose their blocks. They also did not want to make Mom angry. They felt sorry for breaking the block and for fighting. + +"Sorry, Lily." Max said. + +"Sorry, Max." Lily said. + +They hugged each other and smiled. Mom smiled too. She gave them a new block. It was yellow. It was wide and big. They both liked it. + +"Thank you, Mom." Lily and Max said. + +They took the yellow block and started to build a new tower. They shared the other blocks and helped each other. They had fun. Mom watched them and felt happy. She sighed again. But this time, it was a good sigh. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play with toy guns. They had a red gun and a blue gun, and they pretended to be cowboys and robbers. One day, they found a real gun in their dad's closet. It was black and shiny, and it looked like the toy guns, but bigger and heavier. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said, picking up the real gun. "It's like our guns, but better!" + +"Let me see!" Sam said, reaching for the gun. "I want to play with it too!" + +"No, it's mine!" Tom said, pulling the gun away. "You have the blue gun, I have this one!" + +Tom and Sam started to fight over the gun. They did not know that the gun was loaded and dangerous. They were ignorant of how guns work. They did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. They only cared about the gun. + +"Give it to me!" Sam shouted, grabbing the gun. + +"Let go!" Tom yelled, pushing Sam. + +The gun went off with a loud bang. It shot a bullet that hit the wall. The wall had a big hole and a lot of dust. Tom and Sam were scared and dropped the gun. They looked at each other with wide eyes. + +"What was that?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know!" Sam said. + +They heard their mom running up the stairs. She saw the gun, the hole, and the dust. She was angry and scared. She took the gun and put it away. She hugged Tom and Sam and told them to never touch the gun again. She told them that guns are not toys, and that they could have hurt themselves or someone else. She told them that they were ignorant and foolish. + +Tom and Sam felt sorry and ashamed. They said they were sorry and that they did not know. They learned a lesson that day. They never played with the gun again. They only played with their toy guns, the red one and the blue one. They were more careful and respectful. They were not ignorant anymore. +Lily and Mom went to the store. Lily saw a pretty dress. It was pink and had flowers on it. Lily wanted the dress very much. + +"Mom, can I have the dress?" Lily asked. + +Mom looked at the price tag. It was too much money. Mom said, "No, Lily, we can't buy the dress. It is too expensive. We have to return it to the rack." + +Lily was sad. She did not want to return the dress. She wanted to wear it and be graceful like a princess. She held the dress tight and said, "No, Mom, I want the dress. Please, please, please!" + +Mom was firm. She said, "Lily, you have to listen to me. We have to return the dress. It is not ours. We have to be polite and respectful. Come on, let's go." + +Lily did not want to go. She cried and kicked and screamed. She made a big fuss. Mom was embarrassed. She tried to calm Lily down. She said, "Lily, stop it. You are making a scene. You are being naughty and rude. If you don't return the dress, we will have to leave the store and go home. Do you want that?" + +Lily did not want to go home. She wanted to stay at the store and look at other things. She wanted to be good and make Mom happy. She sniffed and wiped her tears. She said, "Sorry, Mom. I will return the dress. I will be good." + +Mom smiled and hugged Lily. She said, "Thank you, Lily. I love you. You are a good girl. Now, let's return the dress and then we can look at other things. Maybe we can find something else that you like and that we can afford." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She returned the dress to the rack. She was graceful and gentle. She said, "Bye, dress. Maybe I will see you again someday." + +Mom and Lily walked hand in hand. They looked at other things. They had fun at the store. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to balance on the big log that was near the slide. They pretended it was a bridge over a river full of crocodiles. Tim was very good at balancing, but Lily was not. She often fell off and had to start again. + +"Look at me, Lily!" Tim said. "I can balance with one foot and one hand. I'm a circus star!" + +Lily tried to copy him, but she lost her balance and tumbled to the ground. She scraped her knee and started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she wailed. "It hurts!" + +Tim jumped off the log and ran to her. He felt sorry for her. He wanted to make her feel better. + +"Here, Lily," he said. "I have a band-aid in my backpack. And I have a snack too. Do you want some?" + +Lily nodded. She liked snacks. Tim opened his backpack and took out a band-aid and a bag of chips. He put the band-aid on Lily's knee and gave her some chips. + +"Thank you, Tim," Lily said. "You're a good friend." + +They sat on the grass and ate the chips. They were spicy chips. Tim liked spicy food, but Lily did not. She did not know they were spicy until she put one in her mouth. + +"Yuck!" she spat. "These are spicy! They burn my tongue!" + +She looked at Tim. He was smiling. He had tricked her. He knew she did not like spicy food. + +"That's not nice, Tim!" she said. "You gave me spicy chips on purpose!" + +Tim laughed. He thought it was funny. He did not think Lily would mind. + +"It's just a joke, Lily," he said. "Don't be mad. It's fun to be spicy. You can be a tiger. Roar!" + +He roared and pretended to be a tiger. He chased Lily around the park. Lily was not amused. She was angry. She did not want to be a tiger. She did not want to be spicy. She wanted to be sweet. + +She ran away from Tim. She saw a lemonade stand nearby. She ran to it and bought a cup of lemonade. She drank it and felt better. It was cold and sweet. It cooled her tongue and made her happy. + +She saw Tim coming after her. He still wanted to play. He still wanted to be a tiger. + +"Come on, Lily," he said. "Let's play. Let's balance on the log again. I'll teach you how to be a circus star." + +Lily shook her head. She did not want to play with Tim. She did not want to balance on the log. She did not want to be a circus star. + +"No, thank you, Tim," she said. "I don't want to play with you. You're mean. You're spicy. I don't like spicy. I like sweet." + +She turned away from him and walked to the slide. She saw a girl there who had a pink dress and a lollipop. She smiled at her and asked her if she wanted to be friends. The girl nodded and gave her a lollipop. They went to the slide and had fun. They were sweet. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a silver car that she liked very much. Ben had a red truck that he liked very much. They were having fun making noises and driving their toys around. + +But then Ben saw Lily's silver car and wanted it. He said, "Give me your car, Lily. It is shiny and pretty. I want it." + +Lily said, "No, Ben. This is my car. You have your truck. Go play with your truck." + +Ben did not listen. He tried to grab Lily's car from her hands. Lily held on tight. She did not want to give up her car. They pulled and tugged and shouted. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Lily and Ben fighting over the silver car. She was not happy. She said, "Stop it, both of you. You need to share your toys and play nicely. Lily, let Ben have a turn with your car. Ben, let Lily have a turn with your truck. Then you can switch back." + +Lily and Ben did not want to share. They said, "No, Mom. This is my toy. I don't want to share." + +Mom said, "If you don't share, then I will take away both toys and put them in the closet. You will have nothing to play with. Is that what you want?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They did not want to lose their toys. They did not want to have nothing to play with. They said, "Sorry, Mom. We will share." + +Mom smiled and said, "Good. Now, why don't you open the toy box and see what else you can play with together?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Okay, Mom." They opened the toy box and found more toys to play with. They shared the silver car and the red truck. They played nicely and had fun. Mom was proud of them. +One day, a sailor wanted to fly like a bird. He saw a big balloon with a basket. He asked the man who owned the balloon if he could go inside. The man said yes, but he warned the sailor that flying was not easy. The sailor did not listen. He was too excited. + +He climbed into the basket and cut the rope. The balloon went up and up in the sky. The sailor felt happy. He saw the clouds and the sun and the sea. He waved at the birds. He thought he was the best flyer in the world. + +But soon, the wind became strong. The balloon started to shake and spin. The sailor felt scared. He wanted to go down. He shouted for help. But no one heard him. The birds flew away. The man who owned the balloon was too far. The sailor was alone. + +He tried to steer the balloon, but he did not know how. He pulled and pushed and twisted the knobs and levers. But nothing worked. The balloon went faster and faster. The sailor felt sick. He wished he had listened to the man. + +The balloon hit a mountain. It burst with a loud bang. The basket fell to the ground. The sailor was hurt. He cried and cried. He learned a hard lesson. Flying was not for him. He should have stayed on his boat. He should have been happy with what he had. +Tim and Kim love to play with the board. The board has many colors and shapes. They can make pictures and words with the board. But today, they have a problem. Tim wants to make a car with the board. Kim wants to make a flower with the board. They both want the same pieces. + +"Give me the red piece!" Tim says. "No, I need it for my flower!" Kim says. They pull and tug on the piece. The piece breaks in two. Tim and Kim are sad and angry. They do not want to play with the board anymore. + +Mom sees Tim and Kim. She asks them what is wrong. They tell her about the board and the piece. Mom says, "I'm sorry the piece broke. But you can still play with the board. You can share the pieces and make something new. Maybe you can make a car with a flower on it. Or a flower with wheels. Or something else. Be creative and kind." + +Tim and Kim think about what Mom says. They look at the board and the pieces. They have an idea. They work together and use the pieces. They make a big heart with the board. The heart has many colors and shapes. They are happy and proud. They show Mom their heart. Mom smiles and hugs them. She says, "I love your heart. And I love you. You are ready to play with the board and with each other." +Anna and Ben were playing pirates in the park. They had a big cardboard box that they pretended was a ship. They wore hats and eye patches and said "Arrr!" a lot. + +One day, a new boy came to the park. He had a red coat and a shiny sword. He said he was a king and he wanted to take their ship. Anna and Ben did not like that. They said he was mean and they would not let him. + +The new boy got angry. He said he was the strongest and the bravest and he would make them bow to him. He ran towards their ship and tried to push them away. Anna and Ben fought back. They used their swords and their hooks and their cannons. They made loud noises and scared the new boy. + +The new boy tripped and fell on the ground. His sword flew out of his hand and his coat got dirty. He started to cry. Anna and Ben stopped fighting. They felt sorry for him. They asked him if he was okay. + +The new boy nodded. He said he was sorry. He said he just wanted to play with them. He said he liked pirates too. He asked if they could be friends. Anna and Ben smiled. They said yes. They said he could join their crew. They said he could be their captain. + +The new boy was happy. He wiped his tears and got up. He put on his hat and his sword. He said thank you. He said he would be a good captain. He said he would share his ship and his treasure. He said he would be nice to everyone. + +Anna and Ben cheered. They said hooray. They said he was a cool captain. They said they were a great team. They said they would have fun. They invited him to their ship. They gave him a hug. + +The new boy hugged them back. He felt embarrassed. He felt silly. He felt glad. He said "Arrr!" and smiled. +Sara liked to play with her yellow ball. She would throw it, catch it, bounce it and roll it. She had fun with her ball every day. + +One day, she saw a new girl in the park. The girl had a red ball. Sara wanted to play with the red ball. She went to the girl and said, "Can I have your ball?" + +The girl said, "No, this is my ball. You have your own ball." + +Sara did not listen. She tried to grab the red ball from the girl. The girl got angry and pulled the red ball back. They started to fight over the ball. + +Sara ignored her yellow ball. She did not care about it anymore. She only wanted the red ball. She was foolish. + +While they were fighting, a dog came to the park. The dog saw the yellow ball. The dog liked the yellow ball. The dog ran to the yellow ball and took it in his mouth. He ran away with the yellow ball. + +Sara and the girl stopped fighting. They saw the dog with the yellow ball. They tried to chase the dog, but the dog was too fast. They could not catch the dog. + +Sara was sad. She lost her yellow ball. She wished she had not ignored it. She wished she had been nice to the girl. She learned a lesson. She should be happy with what she has and not be greedy for what others have. She should not be foolish. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big mountain far away. They wanted to go there and see what was on top. + +"Let's go to the mountain, Tom!" Lily said. "Maybe we can find some flowers or animals or rocks." + +"OK, Lily, but we have to be careful. The mountain is very high and steep. And we have to be back before dark. Mom and Dad will be worried if we are late." Tom said. + +They packed some snacks and water and started to walk. They crossed a field, a stream, and a forest. They saw many things on the way, but they did not stop. They wanted to reach the mountain. + +When they got to the foot of the mountain, they looked up. The mountain was bigger than they thought. It had snow on top and rocks on the sides. They heard a loud noise. It was thunder. + +"Oh no, Tom, it looks like a storm is coming. We have to hurry and find a place to hide." Lily said. + +They looked around and saw a cave. They ran inside. The cave was dark and cold, but it was safe. They ate some snacks and drank some water. They hoped the storm would pass soon. + +Suddenly, they saw a bright flash. It was lightning. It struck the mountain. They heard a rumble. It was an avalanche. Rocks and snow started to fall from the mountain. They covered the entrance of the cave. + +"Tom, Lily, are you OK?" They heard a voice. It was their dad. He had followed their tracks and found them. He had a flashlight and a shovel. He dug them out of the cave. + +"Dad, we are OK, but we are scared. The lightning struck the mountain and made it fall." Lily said. + +"I know, Lily, but you are safe now. Come on, let's go home. Mom is waiting for us. And next time, don't go to the mountain without telling us. It can be dangerous." Dad said. + +"OK, Dad, we are sorry. We just wanted to see the mountain. But we learned our lesson. We will never go there again." Tom said. + +They hugged their dad and walked back home. They were happy to be safe and together. They had a big adventure, but they also had a big scare. They never forgot the day the lightning struck the mountain. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lily wants to go first. She runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. Ben follows her. + +"Wait for me, Lily!" Ben says. "We can slide together!" + +But Lily does not hear him. She is deaf. She only sees his mouth move. She thinks he says "Go, Lily!" She smiles and slides down. + +Ben is sad. He wanted to slide with Lily. He tries to catch up with her. But the slide is wet. He slips and falls. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +Lily hears his cry. She turns around and sees him on the ground. She runs to him and hugs him. She says "Sorry, Ben. I did not hear you. Are you okay?" + +Ben stops crying. He hugs her back. He says "It's okay, Lily. I love you. But next time, let's slide together. Okay?" + +Lily nods. She says "Okay, Ben. I love you too. But next time, let's check the slide. It is slippery!" + +They laugh and go to find their mom. They tell her what happened. She kisses their knee and gives them a cookie. They are happy. They learned a new word: slip. +Sara and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. They had a big tent that they made with a sheet and some sticks. They pretended it was their house and they had many toys inside. + +One day, a mean boy named Max came to their yard. He saw their tent and wanted to play too. But he did not ask nicely. He said, "Move away, this is my tent now. You have too many toys, you are rich and greedy. I will take them all." + +Sara and Tom were scared and sad. They did not want to lose their tent and their toys. They said, "No, Max, this is our tent. We are not rich, we just like to share. You cannot take our things, that is not nice." + +Max did not listen. He pushed them away and went inside the tent. He grabbed their toys and threw them outside. He laughed and said, "Ha ha, this is fun. I will replace your toys with rocks and sticks. You will have nothing left." + +But Max did not know that Sara and Tom had a plan. They had seen a big hole in the sheet that Max did not see. They had put a bucket of water on top of the hole. They waited for the right moment. + +When Max was busy throwing their toys, they pulled the sheet down. The bucket of water fell on Max's head. He got wet and cold. He screamed and ran away. + +Sara and Tom were happy. They got their toys back and fixed their tent. They said, "We did it, we replaced Max with water. He will not bother us again. He learned his lesson." + +They hugged and played inside their tent. They were not rich, but they were happy. +Tom and Sue were twins who liked to go to the park. One day, they saw a big car with many colors and a funny horn. A clown came out of the car and said, "Hello, kids! Do you want to see a magic show?" + +Tom and Sue nodded and followed the clown to a big tent. The clown showed them many tricks with cards, flowers, and balloons. He made them laugh and clap. He said, "You are very good kids. Do you want a ride in my car?" + +Tom and Sue said yes and ran to the car. But when they got there, they saw something scary. The clown had a big knife and a mean smile. He said, "I'm not a real clown. I'm a bad man who wants to hurt you. Get in the car or I'll cut you!" + +Tom and Sue were very scared and cried. They wanted to run away, but the clown grabbed them and pushed them into the car. He locked the doors and started to drive. He said, "Ha ha ha! You are my prisoners now. I'll take you to a dark place and make you dead!" + +But the clown did not see a big truck coming from the other side. The truck was very fast and loud. It hit the clown's car and made a big crash. The clown's car flew in the air and landed on the ground. The clown was dead. + +Tom and Sue were hurt, but not dead. They saw a man come out of the truck. He was a policeman. He said, "Don't worry, kids. I'm here to help you. I saw the clown's car and knew he was a bad man. I chased him and stopped him. You are safe now." + +Tom and Sue hugged the policeman and thanked him. He took them to the hospital and called their parents. Their parents were very happy and relieved. They said, "We're so glad you're okay. We love you very much. Never go with strangers, even if they look like clowns. They can be very dangerous." + +Tom and Sue learned a lesson. They said, "We're sorry, Mom and Dad. We won't go with strangers again. We'll always listen to you and be careful. We love you too." + +The end. +Lily and Sam are in the classroom. They are busy. They are making cards for their moms. Lily has a red card and Sam has a blue card. They are drawing hearts and flowers on their cards. + +Miss Lee is the teacher. She is busy too. She is helping the other kids with their cards. She is happy to see Lily and Sam working hard. + +Miss Lee asks Lily and Sam a question. She says, "What do you love about your moms?" + +Lily answers first. She says, "I love my mom because she hugs me and reads me stories." + +Sam answers next. He says, "I love my mom because she makes me pancakes and plays with me." + +Miss Lee smiles. She says, "Those are very good answers. Your moms will love your cards. You are very sweet kids." + +Lily and Sam smile too. They say, "Thank you, Miss Lee. We love you too." + +They finish their cards and put them in envelopes. They are ready to give them to their moms. They are proud of their cards. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They like to run and slide and swing. They see a furry dog with a red ball. The dog is happy and barks. + +"Can we play with the dog?" Lily asks Ben. + +"OK, but we have to ask the owner first," Ben says. + +They run to the dog and the owner. The owner is a nice lady with a hat. She smiles and says, "Hello, children. Do you want to play with Rex? He loves to fetch the ball." + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Ben say. + +The lady throws the ball and Rex runs after it. He is very fast and catches the ball in his mouth. He brings it back to the lady and drops it. Lily and Ben clap and laugh. + +"Can I throw the ball?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, you can," the lady says. She gives the ball to Ben. Ben throws the ball as far as he can. Rex speeds after it. He is faster than the wind. + +But then, Rex sees a gate. The gate is open and leads to the street. Rex is curious and runs to the gate. He forgets about the ball. + +"Rex, come back!" the lady shouts. "The street is dangerous!" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They don't want Rex to get hurt. They run to the gate and call Rex. Rex hears them and stops. He turns around and sees them. He wags his tail and runs back to them. He is a good dog. + +The lady hugs Rex and thanks Lily and Ben. She says, "You are very brave and kind. You saved Rex from the street. He is lucky to have friends like you." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They pet Rex and say, "We love you, Rex. You are a furry and fun dog." +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair, a blue dress, and a smile. Lily always took Anna with her when she went to bed. + +One night, Lily heard a noise under her bed. She was scared. She hugged Anna and closed her eyes. She hoped the noise would go away. But it did not. It got louder and louder. Lily felt something touch her foot. She screamed. + +Lily's mom and dad ran into her room. They turned on the light and looked under the bed. They saw a big, furry, brown thing. It had a long tail, sharp teeth, and claws. It was a raccoon. + +The raccoon had come into the house through a hole in the wall. It had been looking for food and found Lily's room. It had smelled Anna and wanted to play with her. It had reached out its arm and grabbed Lily's foot. + +Lily's mom and dad chased the raccoon away. They fixed the hole in the wall. They gave Lily a hug and a kiss. They told her she was brave and that the raccoon was gone. They tucked her in with Anna and said good night. + +Lily felt better. She was not scared anymore. She cuddled with Anna and fell asleep. She dreamed of happy things. She did not hear the noise in the closet. The raccoon was persistent. It had found another way in. It wanted to play with Anna. It waited for the right time to appear. +Tom likes to watch cartoons on TV. He likes the funny animals and the bright colors. He laughs when they do silly things. He has a favorite cartoon. It is about a cat and a mouse. The cat always tries to catch the mouse, but the mouse is very smart and escapes. + +One day, Tom is watching his favorite cartoon. He is very happy. He sees the cat hiding behind a door. He thinks the cat will jump on the mouse. But the mouse has a plan. The mouse puts a smelly cheese on the floor. The cheese is very old and has holes. The cat smells the cheese and comes out of the door. He wants to eat the cheese. He does not see the mouse. + +The mouse calls to the cat. He says, "Hello, cat. Do you like cheese?" The cat is surprised. He looks at the mouse. He says, "Yes, I like cheese. And I like you too. You are my lunch." He runs to the mouse. But the mouse is faster. He runs to the cheese and pushes it. The cheese rolls to the cat. The cat is hit by the cheese. He falls down. He is covered with smelly cheese. He says, "Yuck! This cheese is bad. It stinks. I do not like cheese anymore. And I do not like you either. You are a bad mouse." + +The mouse laughs. He says, "Bye, cat. See you next time." He runs away. He is safe. Tom laughs too. He thinks the mouse is very clever and the cat is very funny. He likes his favorite cartoon. He wants to watch more. +Lily and Tom were playing in the yard. They had a big box of toys. They liked to make things with the toys. They had blocks, cars, dolls, and screws. + +Lily picked up a screw. She said, "Look, Tom, I have a screw. I can make a car with it." + +Tom said, "No, Lily, you can't. A screw is not for a car. A screw is for a rock." + +Lily said, "A rock? Why a rock?" + +Tom said, "Because a rock is hard and a screw is hard. They go together. Watch me." + +Tom took a rock and a screw. He tried to put the screw in the rock. He pushed and pushed. But the screw did not go in. The rock did not have a hole. + +Lily laughed. She said, "Tom, you are silly. A screw is not for a rock. A screw is for a doll." + +Tom said, "A doll? Why a doll?" + +Lily said, "Because a doll is soft and a screw is shiny. They go together. Watch me." + +Lily took a doll and a screw. She tried to put the screw on the doll's head. She said, "Look, Tom, I have a bald doll. She has a screw instead of hair." + +Tom laughed. He said, "Lily, you are silly. A screw is not for a bald doll. A screw is for a car." + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They both said, "A screw is not for a rock or a bald doll or a car. A screw is for nothing." + +They threw the screw away. They picked up other toys. They played with the blocks, the cars, and the dolls. They had fun. They forgot about the screw. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a bike. Lily can ride the bike very well. Ben wants to learn how to ride the bike too. + +One day, a fat cat comes to the park. The cat is mean and hungry. It sees the ball and the bike. It wants to take them away from Lily and Ben. The cat runs to the ball and bites it. The ball pops and makes a loud noise. Lily and Ben are sad and angry. + +They see the cat going to the bike. They want to stop the cat. They run to the bike. But the cat is faster. It jumps on the bike and tries to ride it. The cat does not know how to ride a bike. It wobbles and falls. The bike falls too. + +Lily and Ben reach the bike. They try to pick it up. But the cat is not done. It gets up and scratches them. It hurts them. They cry and scream. They want the cat to go away. + +A big dog hears them. The dog is nice and brave. It sees the cat and the bike. It barks and chases the cat. The cat is scared and runs away. The dog prevents the cat from hurting Lily and Ben more. The dog saves the bike. + +Lily and Ben are happy and grateful. They hug the dog and thank it. They check the bike. The bike is not broken. They can still ride it. They take turns to ride the bike. The dog watches them and wags its tail. They have fun in the park. They forget about the fat cat. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the forest. One day, they found a big crystal that shone like a rainbow. They wanted to touch it, but it was too high on a rock. + +"Let's jump and get it!" Ben said. He was brave and strong. + +"No, Ben, it's too high. We might fall and hurt ourselves." Sara said. She was wise and careful. + +Ben did not listen to Sara. He jumped and jumped, but he could not reach the crystal. He got tired and angry. He shouted at the crystal, "Come down, you silly crystal! I want you!" + +The crystal did not like Ben's shout. It made a loud noise and broke into many pieces. The pieces flew everywhere and some hit Ben. He cried and ran to Sara. + +Sara hugged Ben and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. Are you okay?" + +Ben nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I was silly and rude. I should have listened to you. You are wise and kind." + +Sara smiled and said, "It's okay, Ben. We can still play with the crystal pieces. They are pretty and shiny. Maybe we can make a necklace or a bracelet." + +Ben smiled and said, "That's a good idea, Sara. Let's do that. And next time, we will be more careful and respectful in the forest." + +They picked up some crystal pieces and went home, holding hands. They learned a lesson and had a new treasure. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to make a house. Lily has a red block and Ben has a blue block. They put them together. + +"Look, we made a symbol!" Lily says. "A symbol is a thing that means something else. Red and blue make purple. Purple is a symbol for fun!" + +Ben nods. He likes purple. He wants to make more symbols. He sees a yellow block and a green block. He puts them together. + +"Look, I made a symbol too!" Ben says. "Yellow and green make orange. Orange is a symbol for happy!" + +Lily smiles. She likes orange. She wants to make more symbols. She sees a white block and a black block. She puts them together. + +"Look, I made a symbol too!" Lily says. "White and black make gray. Gray is a symbol for...for..." + +She stops. She does not know what gray means. She feels the block. It is rough. She does not like rough. She wants smooth. + +"Gray is a symbol for rough!" Ben says. "Rough is a thing that hurts your hand. I do not like rough. I want smooth!" + +Lily agrees. She does not like rough. She wants smooth. She takes the block and throws it away. + +"Bye-bye, rough symbol!" she says. "We do not want you!" + +She and Ben hug. They are happy. They have fun symbols. They have smooth blocks. They have each other. +Anna liked to design furniture with her blocks. She had many blocks of different colors and shapes. She could make chairs, tables, beds and sofas. She liked to pretend that she had a big house with many rooms and furniture. + +One day, her mom asked her to help with the laundry. Anna did not want to stop playing. She said, "Mom, I am busy. I am designing furniture for my house. Can I help later?" + +Mom said, "No, Anna, you have to help now. You have to be obedient and do what I ask. You can play with your blocks later. Come on, let's go to the laundry room." + +Anna was sad and angry. She did not want to leave her blocks. She thought, "Mom does not understand. I am a furniture designer. I have to finish my work." + +She decided to hide some of her blocks under her pillow. She thought, "I will play with them later, when mom is not looking." + +She followed mom to the laundry room. She helped mom to put the clothes in the washer and the dryer. She folded the towels and the socks. She was obedient, but she was not happy. + +When they finished, mom said, "Thank you, Anna, for helping me. You are a good helper. Now you can go back to your room and play with your blocks." + +Anna ran to her room. She was excited to play with her blocks again. She lifted her pillow and looked for her blocks. But they were not there. She looked around her room. She could not find them. She was confused and scared. + +She heard a noise from the living room. She went there and saw her little brother, Ben. He was playing with her blocks. He had made a big mess. He had mixed her blocks with his toys. He had broken some of her furniture. He was laughing and clapping. + +Anna was furious. She shouted, "Ben, what are you doing? Those are my blocks. You took them from my room. You ruined my furniture. Give them back to me. Now!" + +Ben looked at her and said, "No, Anna, these are my blocks. I found them under your pillow. They are fun. I like them. I am designing furniture for my house. Go away!" + +Anna and Ben started to fight. They pulled and pushed each other. They threw blocks and toys at each other. They cried and screamed. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the mess and the fight. She was shocked and angry. She said, "Anna, Ben, stop it. What are you doing? Why are you fighting? Why are you making such a mess? You are not obedient. You are naughty. You have to share your toys. You have to clean up your mess. You have to say sorry to each other. Now!" + +Anna and Ben stopped fighting. They looked at mom. They felt ashamed and sorry. They said, "Sorry, mom. Sorry, Anna. Sorry, Ben." + +They hugged each other. They picked up their blocks and toys. They cleaned up their mess. They were obedient and good. + +They decided to play together. They used their blocks to design furniture for their house. They had fun. They were happy. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with his old computer. He has many games on it, like cars and animals and colors. He likes to press the buttons and see what happens on the screen. + +One day, Tom's sister Lily comes into his room. She is a girl who likes to play with dolls and dresses. She sees Tom's computer and wants to play with it too. + +"Can I play with your computer, Tom?" she asks. + +"No, it is mine. Go away, Lily," Tom says. + +But Lily does not go away. She tries to take the computer from Tom. She pulls it hard, and Tom pulls it back. They pull and pull, and the computer makes a loud noise. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom says. She comes into the room and sees the computer. She is angry and sad. "You broke the computer! It is old and fragile. You should not pull it like that. Now it does not work anymore." + +Tom and Lily feel sorry. They did not mean to break the computer. They hug their mom and say they are sorry. + +"It is okay, my loves. I know you did not do it on purpose. But you have to be careful with old things. They are not as strong as new things. And you have to share and take turns. Maybe we can fix the computer later, or get a new one. But for now, why don't you play with something else?" their mom says. + +Tom and Lily nod. They say thank you to their mom and go to play with something else. They decide to play with the blocks and make a castle. They share and take turns, and they have fun. They do not pull anything anymore. +Tom was hungry. He wanted a snack. He saw a big yellow banana on top of the refrigerator. He liked bananas. They were sweet and soft. + +He tried to reach the banana, but he was too small. He jumped and stretched, but he could not touch it. He looked around for a chair or a stool, but he did not see any. + +He saw his big brother Sam on the couch. Sam was watching TV. He was lazy. He did not want to help Tom. + +"Sam, Sam, please help me!" Tom said. "I want the banana on the refrigerator. I cannot reach it. Please give it to me!" + +Sam did not look at Tom. He did not answer. He just kept watching TV. He did not care about Tom. + +Tom was sad and angry. He thought Sam was mean. He decided to find another way to get the banana. He saw a big pillow on the floor. He had an idea. + +He picked up the pillow and threw it at the refrigerator. The pillow hit the banana and made it fall. Tom ran and caught the banana. He was happy. He peeled it and ate it. It was yummy. + +He looked at Sam and smiled. He said, "Thank you, pillow. You are my friend. You helped me. You are not lazy like Sam." +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a pond with many fish. The fish are colorful and graceful. They swim fast and slow. + +"Look, Tom, look! Fish!" Lily says. She points to the pond. + +"Yes, fish! I like fish. Can we feed them?" Tom asks. + +Lily nods. She has some bread in her bag. She breaks the bread into small pieces. She throws some to the pond. The fish come to eat the bread. They make bubbles and splash. + +"Wow, they are hungry!" Tom says. He throws some bread too. He laughs when he sees the fish. + +Tom and Lily have fun feeding the fish. They jog around the pond. They count the fish. They see a big fish, a small fish, a red fish, a blue fish. + +They are happy. They love the fish. The fish love them too. They are friends. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play in the garden. They have a big sunflower. The sunflower is yellow and tall. It smiles at them. + +One day, it is very cloudy. The sunflower is sad. It cannot see the sun. Lily and Sam are sad too. They miss the sun. + +They go to the sunflower. They hug it. They say, "Don't be sad, sunflower. We love you. The sun will come back soon. You are safe with us." + +The sunflower feels better. It hugs them back. It says, "Thank you, Lily and Sam. You are very kind. I love you too. You make me happy. You are my friends." + +They smile at each other. They wait for the sun. They know it will come back. They are happy. They are safe. They are friends. +Lily and Max went to the museum with Mom and Dad. They saw many things, like big bones, shiny rocks, and old paintings. Lily liked the bones best. She wanted to see more of them. She ran ahead of Mom and Dad, but she did not see where they went. + +"Where are you, Mom and Dad?" Lily called. She looked around, but she did not see them. She saw many people, but they were not her people. She felt scared. She forgot to stay with Mom and Dad. + +Max saw Lily run away. He followed her, but he was slower. He saw her go into a big room with many bones. He went in too, but he did not see her. He saw a big bone that looked like a snake. He was scared. He forgot to look for Lily. + +Mom and Dad saw Max and Lily run away. They ran after them, but they were too late. They did not see them go into the big room with many bones. They asked a man who worked at the museum. He said he would help them find them. + +"Lily! Max! Where are you?" Mom and Dad shouted. They heard two voices from the big room with many bones. + +"Mom! Dad! We are here!" Lily and Max shouted. They saw Mom and Dad come into the room. They ran to them and hugged them. + +"We are sorry, Mom and Dad. We forgot to stay with you. We were scared," Lily and Max said. + +"It's okay, Lily and Max. We are glad you are safe. We were scared too. Next time, don't forget to stay with us, okay?" Mom and Dad said. + +"Okay, Mom and Dad. We love you," Lily and Max said. + +They all smiled and left the big room with many bones. They saw more things at the museum, but they did not forget to stay together. They had fun, but they were careful. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They like to go on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But today, there is a problem. The swings are broken. One swing has no seat and the other swing has a big hole. + +"Look, Ben, the swings are broken. We can't play on them," Sara says. + +"That's not fair. I want to swing high and feel the motion in my tummy," Ben says. He is very sad and angry. + +He starts to complain to Sara. "Why are the swings broken? Who broke them? When will they fix them? I don't want to play anything else. I only want to swing." + +Sara tries to cheer him up. "Don't be so grumpy, Ben. There are other things we can play. Look, there is a green slide. It is shiny and smooth. We can slide down fast and have fun." + +She takes his hand and leads him to the slide. Ben follows her, but he is still not happy. He pouts and sighs. + +They climb up the ladder and sit on the slide. Sara goes first. She slides down with a big smile. She feels the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughs and says, "Whee! That was fun. Come on, Ben, it's your turn." + +Ben looks at the slide. He sees Sara's smile. He thinks maybe the slide is not so bad. He decides to give it a try. He slides down after Sara. He feels the motion in his tummy. He feels the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He laughs and says, "Whee! That was fun. You were right, Sara. The slide is fun." + +Sara and Ben hug each other. They are happy again. They forget about the broken swings. They play on the slide until it is time to go home. They say goodbye to the park and thank it for the fun. They promise to come back soon. +Sam and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, Sam brought a new toy to Lily's house. It was a rocket. It was red and shiny and made a loud noise when Sam pushed a button. + +"Wow, your rocket is so cool!" Lily said. "Can I play with it too?" + +"Sure, you can play with it, but you have to be careful," Sam said. "This rocket is very rare. My dad gave it to me for my birthday. He said it was his when he was a little boy." + +Lily nodded. She took the rocket and held it gently. She pushed the button and smiled when it made a noise. She pretended to fly it around the room. She had a lot of fun with the rocket. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily tripped over a rug and fell down. The rocket flew out of her hand and hit the wall. It broke into pieces. Lily and Sam stared at the broken rocket. They felt very sad. + +"I'm so sorry, Sam," Lily said. "I didn't mean to break your rocket. I know you care about it a lot." + +Sam felt angry at first, but then he looked at Lily. He saw that she was crying and that she was sorry. He remembered that Lily was his best friend and that he cared about her too. + +"It's okay, Lily," Sam said. "It was an accident. I'm not mad at you. The rocket was just a toy. You are more important to me than a toy." + +Sam hugged Lily and Lily hugged him back. They felt better. They decided to play with other toys and draw pictures of rockets. They were still best friends. +Lily wanted to wrap a box for her mom. She found some paper and tape and scissors. She cut the paper and put it around the box. She was happy with her gift. + +She went to show her brother Tom. Tom was playing with his cars. He did not look at Lily's box. He said, "Go away, I'm busy." Lily felt sad. She said, "But I made this for mom. It's a surprise. Don't you want to see it?" Tom said, "No, I don't care. It's a dumb box. Leave me alone." He was rude to Lily. + +Lily cried. She ran to her room. She put the box on her bed. She hoped mom would like it. She heard a knock on the door. It was Tom. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was mean to you. Can I see your box?" Lily said, "No, you can't. You hurt my feelings. Go away." She was angry with Tom. + +Tom felt bad. He wanted to make up with Lily. He had an idea. He went to his room and got his favorite car. He thought Lily would like it. He went back to Lily's room. He opened the door. He saw the box on the bed. He thought it was for him. He grabbed the box and tore the paper. He saw a book inside. He said, "What is this? This is not a car. This is boring. I don't want this." He threw the box on the floor. + +Lily screamed. She said, "That was my gift for mom. You ruined it. You are so mean. I hate you." She pushed Tom out of the room. She slammed the door. She picked up the box and the book. She tried to fix the paper. She could not. She sobbed. She wished Tom was nice to her. She wished mom was home. She was very unhappy. +Tom and Anna were at the park with Mom. They saw a big truck with many colors and pictures on it. The truck had a loud bell that rang and rang. Mom said it was an ice cream truck. Tom and Anna liked ice cream very much. + +They ran to the truck and looked at all the yummy things. There were cones, cups, bars, and pops. There were also lollipops. Tom and Anna loved lollipops. They were sweet and sticky and fun to lick. They each wanted a lollipop. + +Mom gave them some money and told them to pick one lollipop each. Tom and Anna looked at all the lollipops. There were many kinds and colors. They could not decide which one to get. They wanted them all. + +Tom saw a big lollipop that was red and white and looked like a candy cane. He thought it was very pretty and tasty. He urged Anna to get it too. He said, "Look, Anna, this lollipop is the best. It is big and red and white. It will last a long time. Let's get this one." + +Anna looked at the lollipop that Tom liked. She thought it was nice, but she saw another lollipop that she liked more. It was small and round and had many colors. It looked like a rainbow. She thought it was very pretty and tasty. She urged Tom to get it too. She said, "Look, Tom, this lollipop is the best. It is small and round and has many colors. It will make you happy. Let's get this one." + +Tom and Anna could not agree on which lollipop to get. They both wanted their own lollipop. They started to argue and shout. They said, "I want this one. No, I want this one. You get that one. No, you get that one." + +Mom heard them and came to the truck. She saw them fighting over the lollipops. She was not happy. She said, "Tom and Anna, stop it. You are being loud and rude. You can each get one lollipop, but you have to choose quickly. The truck will leave soon. And you have to share and be nice to each other. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Anna nodded. They did not want to make Mom angry. They did not want to miss the truck. They looked at the lollipops again. They decided to get the ones they liked. Tom got the big red and white one. Anna got the small round one with many colors. They thanked Mom and the truck man. They went to a bench and sat down. + +They opened their lollipops and licked them. They were sweet and sticky and fun to lick. They smiled and said, "Mmm, this is good." They looked at each other's lollipops. They were curious and wanted to try them. They asked, "Can I have a lick of yours?" They said, "Sure, you can have a lick of mine." They swapped their lollipops and licked them. They were sweet and sticky and fun to lick. They smiled and said, "Mmm, this is good too." + +They gave back their lollipops and licked them some more. They were happy and quiet. They shared and were nice to each other. Mom saw them and smiled. She said, "That's better. I'm glad you are enjoying your lollipops. And I'm proud of you for being kind and polite. You are good kids." Tom and Anna hugged Mom and said, "We love you, Mom. And we love our lollipops." +Sara and Tom were playing in the backyard. They liked to dig holes and bury things. They buried rocks, sticks, leaves and toys. They had fun and laughed a lot. + +"Look, I found a big bone!" Tom said, holding up a dirty white thing. "Maybe it was from a dog or a dinosaur!" + +"Wow, that's cool!" Sara said. "Let's bury it in the closet. Mom won't find it there." + +They ran inside the house and opened the closet door. They saw a lot of clothes, shoes and boxes. They pushed them aside and made a hole in the floor. They put the bone in the hole and covered it with dirt. + +"Shh, don't tell anyone!" Tom said. "It's our secret." + +They closed the closet door and went back outside. + +But the bone was not from a dog or a dinosaur. It was from a person. A person who had been killed and hidden in the backyard by a bad man. The bad man had lived in the house before Sara and Tom and their mom. He had done many bad things and the police were looking for him. + +The bad man saw Sara and Tom bury the bone in the closet. He was angry and scared. He did not want anyone to find his secret. He grabbed a knife and sneaked into the house. He opened the closet door and saw the hole in the floor. He saw the bone sticking out of the dirt. He knew he had to get rid of it. + +He heard Sara and Tom coming back inside. He hid behind the clothes and waited. He was going to hurt them and bury them too. He was a very harsh man. +Tim was a boy who liked to examine things. He liked to look at bugs, rocks, flowers and books. He wanted to learn about everything. One day, he saw his grandpa had a big mustache. He wondered what it felt like and how it grew. He asked his grandpa if he could examine his mustache. + +Grandpa smiled and said yes. He let Tim touch his mustache and feel the hairs. He told Tim that his mustache was part of his face and that he grew it when he was older. He said that some people liked to have mustaches and some did not. He said that he liked his mustache because it made him happy and reminded him of his dad. + +Tim thought his grandpa's mustache was cool and funny. He said he wanted to have a mustache too when he grew up. Grandpa laughed and said maybe he would. He said that Tim could have any kind of mustache he wanted, as long as he was happy and kind. He said that what mattered most was not how you looked, but how you acted. He said that a mustache was not a good thing or a bad thing, but a choice. + +Tim learned a lot from his grandpa that day. He learned that people could look different and still be the same. He learned that he could be curious and respectful. He learned that he could be happy and kind. He hugged his grandpa and thanked him for letting him examine his mustache. He said he loved his grandpa and his mustache. Grandpa hugged him back and said he loved him too. They were both happy. +Tom and Sue were playing in the yard when they saw dark clouds in the sky. They heard a loud noise like a big drum. It was thunder. They saw a bright flash like a snake. It was lightning. + +"Let's go inside!" Tom said. "It is scary out here!" + +Sue nodded and ran after Tom. They went into the house and closed the door. They saw their mom in the kitchen. She was making soup. + +"Hi, kids," mom said. "Did you see the storm?" + +"Yes, mom," Sue said. "It was fierce. There was thunder and lightning." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. "Don't worry, it will pass soon. The storm is just feeding the plants and the animals with water. They need water to grow and be happy." + +"Really?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, really," mom said. "Water is good for everyone. Just like soup. Do you want some soup?" + +Tom and Sue nodded. They liked soup. Mom gave them each a bowl of soup and a spoon. They sat at the table and ate their soup. They felt warm and cozy. They did not mind the storm anymore. They knew it was just feeding the earth. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big pile of leaves in their yard. They wanted to jump in the leaves and have fun. + +"Let's split the pile in two and make a fort!" Ben said. + +"OK, but we have to be careful not to make a mess," Lily said. + +They took a rake and started to move the leaves. But Ben was not careful. He raked the leaves too fast and too hard. He made the leaves fly everywhere. He also broke the rake in half. + +"Ben, you are too rough! Look what you did!" Lily said. + +"I don't care. It's just a rake. And the leaves are fun to throw," Ben said. + +He threw some leaves at Lily and laughed. Lily was not happy. She felt a sting on her face. A leaf had cut her cheek. + +"Ow! Ben, that hurts! Stop it!" Lily said. + +She ran to the house and told their mom what happened. Mom came outside and saw the broken rake and the messy yard. She was not happy either. + +"Ben, you were very naughty. You did not listen to Lily. You did not respect the rake. You did not care about the leaves. You hurt your sister. You have to say sorry and help clean up," Mom said. + +Ben felt ashamed. He realized he was wrong. He said sorry to Lily and gave her a hug. He said sorry to Mom and took the broken rake. He helped Lily put the leaves back in the pile. They worked together and did a good job. + +Mom was proud of them. She gave them a kiss and a cookie. She said, "You learned a good lesson today. You have to be gentle and kind. You have to share and help. You have to take care of things and people. That's how you make friends and have fun." +Tom and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their toys. One day, Tom got a new knife from his dad. It was shiny and sharp. Tom wanted to show Sam his knife, so he put it in his pocket and went to the park. + +"Look, Sam, look what I have!" Tom said, taking out his knife. "It is a knife. My dad gave it to me. It can cut anything." + +Sam was curious and scared. He had never seen a knife like that. He wanted to touch it, but he was afraid it would hurt him. + +"Can I see it, Tom?" Sam asked. "Can I hold it for a little bit?" + +Tom was proud and mean. He did not want to share his knife with Sam. He wanted to keep it for himself. He thought Sam was silly and weak. + +"No, you can't see it, Sam. It is mine. You are too small and dumb to hold it. You might cut yourself or break it. Go away, Sam. I don't want to play with you." Tom said, pushing Sam away. + +Sam was sad and angry. He did not like how Tom treated him. He thought Tom was rude and selfish. He wanted to make Tom sorry for what he said. He had an idea. + +"Fine, Tom. I don't want to play with you either. You are a bad friend. I will find someone else to play with. Someone who is nice and fun. Goodbye, Tom." Sam said, walking away. + +But Sam did not really walk away. He hid behind a tree and waited for Tom to look away. When Tom was not looking, Sam ran to him and grabbed his knife. He wanted to take it away from Tom and send it far, far away. He threw the knife as hard as he could, hoping it would land in the trash or the pond. + +But Sam did not throw the knife well. He did not know how to throw a knife. The knife flew in the air and landed on a bench. On the bench, there was a lady. The lady was reading a book and eating a sandwich. She did not see the knife coming. The knife hit her arm and made a big cut. The lady screamed and dropped her book and sandwich. She was bleeding and in pain. + +Tom and Sam heard the scream and saw the lady. They were shocked and scared. They realized what they had done. They felt ashamed. They ran to the lady and tried to help her. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Sam said, crying. "It was an accident. I did not mean to hurt you. I was mad at Tom. He was mean to me. He did not let me see his knife. I wanted to send it away. I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" + +"I'm sorry, too, I'm sorry, too, I'm sorry, too!" Tom said, crying. "It was my fault. I was rude to Sam. I did not share my knife with him. I was proud and selfish. I'm sorry, too, I'm sorry, too, I'm sorry, too!" + +The lady was kind and brave. She did not yell at Tom and Sam. She saw they were sorry and scared. She told them to calm down and get help. She told them to be careful and gentle with knives. She told them to be good friends and share their toys. She forgave them and hugged them. + +Tom and Sam learned a lesson. They said sorry to each other and to the lady. They gave her their toys and flowers. They promised to never play with knives again. They promised to be nice and fun to each other. They became best friends again. +Paula was the cleanest pupil in school. She always got the best marks and always kept her desk tidy. One day, Paula's best friend warned her about the school ghost. She said that the ghost would appear if you misbehaved. + +Paula was so scared that she decided to always do her best and stay out of trouble. + +One night, the ghost appeared in Paula's room. She asked it why it was there and the ghost replied, "I am here to take you away." Paula was so scared that her legs began to shake. But she stayed brave and asked, "Why do you want to take me away?" + +The ghost said that every day Paula was very clean, so she had to disappear. Paula was relieved - she hadn't done anything wrong. + +From that day on, Paula was extra careful to remain the cleanest pupil in school. She never wanted the ghost to make her disappear again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Benny. Every day Benny loved to play outside in his red wagon. He would push it up and down the street, making its wheels turn. + +One day, something very strange happened. Benny was pushing his wagon when suddenly it started to reverse! Benny was frightened, he didn't know what was going on. + +He called out for help, and soon his mom came running. She noticed that one of the back wheels on the wagon was loose and would spin in the other direction when Benny pushed it. + +So Benny and his mom quickly tightened the wheel. As soon as it was secure, Benny gave it a push and the wagon went forward, just like it was supposed to. He was so relieved! + +"Whee-hee!" he shouted, as he and his wagon went down the street, back to having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Eliza. She was playing in the garden when she found something shiny. She knelt down to have a closer look. It was a beautiful diamond, delicate and sparkling in the sunlight. + +Eliza was overjoyed and shouted for joy. Suddenly, a man appeared and grabbed the diamond from her. + +"That diamond is mine!" the man shouted. "It's worth a lot of money!" + +Eliza was scared and started to cry. She begged the man to give it back, but he just laughed and ran away. + +Eliza never saw the diamond again. She was sad and heartbroken, and she learned a valuable lesson that day - never trust strangers. +Once upon a time, there was a generous girl named Bella. She was so generous that she was always jumping around with joy. + +One day, Bella decided to go on a big adventure. As she began to jump around, she quickly noticed that the seasons were changing. The leaves on the trees were now bright yellow, so she knew it must be autumn. + +As Bella jumped around, she made a new friend - a little frog. The frog asked Bella, "Where are you going?" + +Bella replied with a smile, "I'm going on a big adventure!" + +The frog smiled too and said, "Well, I'm coming too! Let's jump through all the seasons together!" + +Bella and the frog laughed as they both jumped around. They jumped through spring, summer, autumn, and winter. All the while, they shared stories and laughed. + +By the end of their adventure, they had become fast friends. Bella was so generous that she even shared her treats with the frog. + +They promised to meet up again soon and continued their journey, jumping through the seasons. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mia. Every day Mia would take her cone and go to the park, where she would play with the birds. She loved to watch the birds eat the food from the cone. + +One day, when Mia was at the park, she saw something very strange. It was a group of charming birds all wearing fancy hats! Mia laughed and wanted to get a closer look. + +"What are you wearing?" she called out in glee. + +The birds were embarrassed, unsure how to answer. + +"We are wearing hats because it's funny," said one of them. + +Mia thought this was the most charming thing ever. She smiled and clapped and laughed and cheered. From then on, whenever Mia would visit the park, she would look out for the charming birds wearing hats! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was playing in the garden. He had just finished playing with his ball and ran back to his house to show his mum. + +When the little boy got home, he saw his mum standing in the doorway with a veil wrapped around her head. The little boy wondered why she was wearing a veil. + +The little boy asked, "Mummy, why are you wearing a veil?". She smiled and said, "I am glad. It is a very special day, so I'm wearing a veil to feel special too." + +The little boy wanted to feel special too so he got a damp cloth and dried the veil carefully so it would be extra clean on his mum’s special day. + +For the rest of the day, the little boy was delighted to help make his mum’s special day even happier. He looked very proud of himself. + +The moral of this story is that it’s important to do small things to help out other people. Even the kindest act of drying a veil can make someone’s special day more special. +Mommy was walking outside with her little boy, Jamie. She saw a very pretty phone on the ground. Jamie asked, "Mommy, what is that?" + +Mommy said, "It's a phone. It looks very special and it's very shiny." + +Jamie wanted to pick it up, so Mommy said, "Go ahead, you can pick it up." + +Jamie picked up the phone and started to fill it with his tiny fingers. Mommy said, "Jamie, what are you doing?" + +Jamie smiled and said, "I'm filling it with my love." He was so spoiled that he was going to fill the phone with love. + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's very nice, Jamie. Now come on, let's get going." + +Jamie was very happy that he was able to fill the phone with his love. He skipped away with Mommy. +Once there were two best friends, called Jack and Jill. They both loved exploring and going on new adventures. One day, they saw something that they had never seen before- a comet! Jack wanted to explore the comet, but Jill was scared, as it looked very dangerous. + +"Jack, be careful!" said Jill. "It's too risky and might be dangerous". + +Jack looked at Jill and smiled. He said, "Jill, don't worry. I will be ok. If something happens to me, we will heal each other". + +So they explored the comet together, and they had lots of fun! When they returned home, they talked about the experience they had. + +Jack and Jill knew how important it was to always look after each other, like how they were brave and healing each other when things were dangerous. They both learned a valuable lesson that day- that it's good to explore and have new adventures, but only if you are always looking after each other and are willing to help heal each other from harm. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Joyce who was so excited for her new adventure. She had just moved to a new place and was getting ready to unpack all her things. + +One day, Joyce opened a box and looked inside. She noticed some oil, but it looked very specially. It was a deep, dark blue. She was curious and wanted to know what it was. + +Joyce went to ask her new neighbor, Sadie, about the oil. + +"Sadie, what is this?" she said. + +"That's special oil," Sadie said. "We use it to make things smell nice." + +Joyce was happy to add the oil to her things as she unpacked. She smiled and laughed as she discovered more exciting surprises. +Once there was a little boy who was very glad. He loved to have fun and explore the world around him. One day he went for a walk and soon could see something special happening. + +He went closer, and saw that a group of people had gathered for a meeting. They were all talking and smiling. The little boy was curious, and asked what was happening. + +The people explained that they had all gathered to celebrate spring. They were so glad to have the warm weather and the chance to explore and have fun outdoors. + +The little boy was very excited to hear this and he couldn't wait to join in the fun. He thanked the people for inviting him and said he'd be sure to come. + +Finally the big day came and everyone gathered to enjoy the spring. Everyone was very glad to be together and the little boy was especially happy. He had a smile of joy on his face the whole time. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were playing in the park when they noticed a lot of music. Jack said, "Hey, let's go dance!" +Jill replied, "Yeah, let's go!" +So they both started dancing around. It was so much fun! + +Suddenly, they heard an announcement. They heard that a race was starting near them. It was a rich race, and whoever won the race would get a prize. +Jack said, "Let's go race!" +Jill agreed, so they both started running in the race. + +Jack and Jill both raced as fast as they could. In the end, Jack won! He was so happy and excited because he won the rich prize. +Jack and Jill both had a lot fun. They danced, raced and were so happy with their rich prize. +Amy looked at the pond as her father watched from the beach. Amy was very brave. + +"Let's go for a swim, Amy," said her father. "Will you be brave enough to swim in the pond?" + +Amy looked a little scared but nodded her head. She grabbed her father's hand and they walked together over to the pond. + +The water was cool and refreshing. Amy and her father made it so much fun. They splashed and laughed as they played together in the water. + +Amy was so brave. She was even brave enough to do some of her own swimming and paddling around the pond. She was so happy. + +When it was time to go, Amy's father gave her a big hug. "I'm so proud of you for being brave enough to swim," he said. + +Amy smiled. She was happy that she was brave enough to explore the pond and have so much fun. +One Wednesday morning, the sun rose in a very charming way. Two small children, Jack and Jane, were standing in their front yard watching the beautiful morning light. + +"Look, Jack! The sun is rising." Jane said. + +"Yes, it is," said Jack. + +They both smiled and ran back inside to have breakfast. + +They ate their cereal and milk, and then prepared to go outside and play. They both put on their jackets and headed outdoors. + +The sun had risen fully and brightened up the sky. Jack and Jane started playing in their garden. Jack found a stick and started pretending it was a magic wand. Jane was so charmed by the way Jack used it to make imaginary creatures appear in their garden. + +They were playing for hours, until their mom called them for lunch. + +Jack and Jane had had such a charming Wednesday morning. +Ned was so jolly when he saw the rocket in the sky. He said to his mom, "Mom! Look! A rocket!" She nodded and smiled. The rocket zoomed across the sky, quickly and silently. + +Ned was determined to go on the rocket. "Mom, can I go on the rocket?" he pleaded. His mom said, "No, Ned. You can't go on the rocket." + +But Ned was very determined and he kept asking to go on the rocket until finally his mom said, "Alright. Come on then, let's go." + +So off they went, in the car to find the rocket. When they arrived, Ned was so excited. He ran to the rocket and jumped inside. + +But suddenly, the rocket began to shake and it started to move faster and faster, going higher and higher. Ned was scared. His mom tried to stop the rocket, but it was too late. The rocket zoomed off into the sky and was gone. + +It was never seen again. Ned was never seen again either, and his mom was left all alone, feeling sad and disappointed. +One day, a little girl was walking outside with her dog. The dog was on a leash. Suddenly, the little girl felt a tickle in her nose. She knew what to do. She said, "Ahh-choo!" and sneezed! The dog was very curious so he started to bark. + +The little girl was very lucky. Even though the dog barked, no one nearby heard. The two were the only ones in the park. + +The little girl and her dog kept walking around the park. They saw many birds and flowers. The girl and her dog were so happy together. The sun shone brightly and they were both having fun. + +Finally, it was time to go home. The little girl smiled and said goodbye to all the birds and flowers. Her lucky day had gone well. +Once there was a mouse who was very independent. He lived alone in a small house. He was always looking for something to eat and one day, he decided he wanted cheese. + +So he went outside and looked around. He saw some sticks and rocks and he looked and looked, but he didn't find any cheese. + +He sat down in the grass and thought and thought until he decided to ask a cow for help. He walked up to the cow and said, "Excuse me, do you know where I can find some cheese?" + +The cow thought for a minute and said, "Yes, I know a place. Follow me and I will take you there." + +So the mouse followed the cow and pretty soon they came to a cheese factory. The mouse was so excited! He said thank you to the cow, and then he went into the factory. + +Inside, he found lots and lots of different kinds of cheese. He picked some cheese and decided to go back home. + +On the way, he felt very proud of himself. He was glad he decided to ask for help and now he had enough cheese to last him a very long time! +Once upon a time there was a wealthy family. They had a little girl who was three years old. One day she was playing outside when suddenly it began to rain. Her clothes got wet so she quickly ran inside. + +When she got inside, the girl's mother took her upstairs to the library. The little girl loved books and looked around in amazement at all the wonderful books that were there. + +The girl's mother said to her, "We have so many books here, why don't you pick some to read?" +The little girl was so excited that she ran to the bookshelf and grabbed a big book. Her mother helped her onto the couch and the little girl began to read. + +The girl felt so lucky to have such a wonderful library and knew that reading was a great way to expand her knowledge. She happily read until it was time to go outside and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to do unique exercises. One day, she found a very special seat. It was like no other she had seen. She sat down and moved the seat around. It felt so soft and comfy! + +The girl had lots of fun with her new seat. Everyday she did her unique exercises on it. As she moved around and jumped, the seat made funny noises. It was like music to her ears. + +Soon the girl got so strong and fast, she could do exercises that no one else could. She felt proud of her new seat and her unique exercises. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a dog named Gus. Gus was always a silly dog, and he loved to play. One day, Gus decided he was going to run as fast as he can. He thought this would be a lot of fun. + +Gus started to run, but he was going too fast for his little legs. He started to worry that he would not be able to stop. So Gus yelled to his owner, "help me, I'm going too fast!" + +His owner, who was watching from the porch, said "Don't worry, Gus. That's just your silly speed showing off." + +Gus stopped running and smiled. He understood that his silly speed was nothing to worry about. Now, whenever Gus feels like running, he doesn't worry. He knows that his silly speed won't hurt anyone. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. Inside lived a wonderful King and Queen. One day, the King needed a special staff to complete his task. + +"Where can I find it?" he wondered. + +The Queen was careful and thoughtful. "Maybe I can help you find the staff," she suggested. + +So the King and Queen set off in search of the staff. They visited lots of shops and asked many questions. But they couldn't find the staff. + +Suddenly, they saw a careless boy walking down the street. He was holding a staff! + +The King called out to him, "Excuse me, do you need that staff?" + +The boy replied, "Nope, I found it on the ground. You can have it." + +The King was so happy. He thanked the boy and hurried home with the staff. He completed his task and celebrated with the Queen. + +The King and Queen lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful horse. Every morning, the horse loved to jog around the farm. He was the fastest horse anyone had ever seen! + +One morning, while the horse was out jogging, he stepped on a sharp rock. It hurt his foot very badly. The horse screamed out, "ow!" + +The farmer quickly ran to the horse to help. He saw the horse's injured foot and said, "You can't jog anymore. You will have to be slow and careful now." + +The horse was so sad. He loved to jog, and he was no longer powerful. Every day he watched the other horses jog around the farm, wishing he could join them. + +The farmer did his best to help the horse, but the injury was too severe. There was nothing he could do. The horse's injury was never healed and he was never able to jog again. +Once upon a time there was a princess. She wanted to be popular, just like her friends. + +One day, she asked her mom, “What do I need to be popular?†Her mom replied, “You must give love. Only by giving love can you be popular.†+ +The princess smiled, “Okay!†+ +So every day, she gave her love to everyone. She gave love to her friends, her family and even to people she didn’t know. + +Her friends and family noticed that the princess was kind, special and popular. Everyone began to love her very much. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He decided to take a walk in the woods. As he walked, he spotted an owl perched on a branch. He thought it was beautiful. + +The owl hooted at him and he said "hello!" The owl flew away, but the boy thought it was really cool and he wanted to follow it. + +The boy followed the owl deeper into the woods. Eventually he arrived at a filthy river. He looked for the owl, but it was gone. He thought he should go home, but he was scared. + +Then suddenly, the owl appeared in the sky above the river. It swooped down and pulled the boy up into the sky! + +The boy was terrified as he watched the river get further and further away. He tried to fight back, but he was too weak. + +The owl took him to a dark cave, where there were many other kids. All of them looked too scared to speak. He realised he was a prisoner of the filthy, wise owl. + +The boy never escaped the owl and he was never seen again. +Jenny was playing hide and seek in the park. She had picked a spot behind a big tree, so she could not be found easily. While she was hiding, she heard a strange noise. + +'What was that?' she thought and peeked out to see what was causing the noise. + +She saw a bright, attractive bird sitting on a branch. The bird was singing so beautifully that Jenny was mesmerised! + +"Hello," Jenny said to the bird. "What kind of bird are you?" + +The bird stopped singing and replied: "I am a Nightingale and I can sing very nicely." + +Jenny smiled. "That's very attractive," she said before going back to hide behind the tree. + +The Nightingale began to sing again and Jenny tried to imagine what it would be like to be able to make such a beautiful noise. + +When Jenny's friends couldn't find her, she came out from her hiding spot, waved goodbye to the Nightingale and ran back home. +Once upon a time, there was a fair history. It moved through time, telling stories to all who wanted to listen. + +One day, a three-year-old boy was listening to the history. He asked, “How does it move?†The history looked at him with a twinkle in its eye and said, “I move with stories and memories. I keep them alive.†+ +The boy thought for a moment and then asked, “Can I help you move?†The history smiled and said, “Yes! Tell your stories to everyone so they can keep it alive.†+ +The boy smiled excitedly and ran off to tell his stories to anyone who would listen. By keeping the history alive, he and the history moved together through time. +Once upon a time there was an adventurous little girl named Jayla. She loved exploring new places and one day, she set out on a journey in search of hidden treasures. + +As Jayla wandered through the woods, she saw a sparkly message glowing in the distance. She stopped and slowly walked toward it. To her surprise, it was a rainbow-colored message that said "Smile and the world will smile with you." + +Jayla smiled, feeling happiness bubble up inside of her. Then she heard a voice calling out. It was a magical fairy! "Thank you for smiling," the fairy said. "In return, I will give you a hidden treasure." + +Jayla's eyes lit up. The fairy gave her a key and told her that it would lead her to something special. Jayla took the key with joy and thanked the fairy before skipping off in search of the hidden treasure. + +Jayla followed the path the key led her on, and eventually she found treasure! As she opened the chest, she saw all kinds of shimmering gems. She smiled and decided to take just one gem for herself. + +From that day onward, Jayla held on to the key and gem in hopes of finding more hidden treasures. But her biggest treasure was the message to always smile, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jess. Jess was very proud of her passport. She liked to show it to all her friends. + +One day, Jess was planning to go on a trip to the zoo. She went to the passport office to get a ticket but they told her she couldn't go. Jess was very sad and she started to frown. + +Suddenly, the passport officer smiled and said “That’s okay, Jess! You can still go to the zoo. I will give you a special 4D passport.†+ +Jess smiled very proudly and thanked the passport officer. She put her new passport in her bag, ran outside and jumped for joy. She was so excited to go to the zoo. + +THE +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. Tom wanted to go to the park but the law said he couldn't go yet. + +Tom's mom tried to explain it to him, but Tom was only three and didn't understand. He just shrugged his shoulders in confusion. + +"Tom, the law says you have to stay inside. But don't worry. We can still play fun games together," said his mom. + +Tom looked around the house and sighed. He wanted to go to the park, not stay inside. Then, he noticed that his mom was holding a big box filled with toys. + +"What's that?" he asked pointing at the box. + +"Oh, these are some new toys that I picked up just for you," said his mom with a smile. She opened the box and the toys were available for Tom to play with. + +Tom's eyes lit up. He had never seen so many toys, and he couldn't wait to play with them. He quickly forgot about going to the park as he went to play with his new toys. +One day, Mommy and Daddy were in their bedroom, getting dressed. Daddy put on a bathrobe and looked very guilty. + +Mommy said, "Why do you look so guilty?" + +Daddy said, "I signed a paper at work today. It tells me that I have to take a lot of extra days off. I don't like it." + +Mommy said, "I know that you feel bad. But it was the right thing to do. When you do something bad, it's important to own up to it, and make things right." + +Then Mommy gave Daddy a hug and said, "Remember, guilt is a feeling, but it's not who you are. You can make a mistake, but still be you!" + +Daddy smiled and said, "Thanks Mommy, I feel a little better now." + +The story teaches us an important lesson: making mistakes is normal, but it is important to take responsibility for your actions and learn from them. +Once there were two brave soldiers. One day they decided to go on a mighty march. They got up very early in the morning and marched through the forest. They marched up hills, across streams and through the tall grass. + +The soldiers kept going until they came to the top of a very high mountain. When they got to the top, they saw a lemon tree! On the tree, there were lots and lots of delicious lemons. + +The soldiers were so happy to have found the lemons. They picked lots and lots of the mighty lemons and put them in a bag. Then they marched back down the mountain. + +The soldiers went home and they shared the lemons with their friends and family. They all enjoyed the delicious lemons. Everyone said that the mighty march was worth it! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Clara. She was three years old and very naughty. She had a favorite toy, a big machine. + +Clara loved to play with her machine and make it do all kinds of fun things. But one day, she started feeling naughty and decided to push the big red button on the machine. + +Suddenly, the machine came to life! Clara was frightened and started to cry. + +Then, her mommy came in and said, “What happened, Clara? Why are you feeling naughty?†+ +Clara sniffed and said, “I pushed the button on my machine and now it won’t turn off!†+ +Her mommy smiled and said, “Don’t feel naughty, Clara. I can help you turn off your machine!†+ +And with that, Mommy found the “off†switch and the machine shut off. Clara was relieved and gave Mommy a big hug. From then on, she was careful never to push the big red button on the machine again! +Once upon a time, there was a elderly lady who lived in the woods. She loved living in the woods, but she felt lonely and often wished she had someone to talk to. + +One day, the elderly lady was walking through the woods when she saw a young boy playing nearby. She walked up to the boy and told him, “Hello there. What are you doing?†+ +The boy looked up and smiled. He said, “I’m searching for treasure.†The elderly lady asked, “What kind of treasure are you looking for?†The boy replied, “I’m looking for a fork!†+ +The elderly lady was surprised. She thought to herself, “A fork? Why would he be looking for a fork?†She asked the boy, “Why do you want a fork?†+ +The boy smiled and said, “Because I want to give it to someone special. I love them very much and I think they’d like a fork.†+ +The elderly lady smiled and said to him, “That’s very sweet! I’m sure they will love it.†+ +So the boy went off to find a fork, and the elderly lady went back to her home. She had a feeling that the boy’s search would end in happiness and love. And she was +Once there was a thin boy called Peter. Peter had been wanting to go to university for a long time. He was excited because at last he was old enough to take the test. + +On the day of the test, Peter was very nervous. He asked his mum, "What if I don't pass the test?" + +Mum replied, "Don't worry! Just try your best and you will be fine." + +So Peter went to the university and took the test. When he finished, he looked around the hall and smiled. He knew he had done his best. + +When the results came back, Peter was very happy. He had passed the test! He would finally be able to go to university. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a tall man. Everyday he cooked breakfast for himself. Every morning he turned on the news and enjoyed the stories. He had a special secret though, one he never shared. One day he invited a small child to join him for breakfast. The child was so excited to go and could not wait to see what the man cooked. + +When they got to the man's house, the child was delighted to find a big tower of pancakes. The man smiled and said "This is my special surprise". The child was amazed and gobbled up all the pancakes. + +The tall man and the child sat together and watched the news, just like they had done every morning. Suddenly, the news anchor said something strange. She said that the tall man had just won a lot of money. The man smiled at the child and said "Now, I can make breakfast for both of us." + +The child said with a grin, "I knew it! You were cooking me pancakes all this time!" The tall man smiled and said, "I knew you would figure it out." The tall man and the child enjoyed many more delicious breakfasts and stories on the news together. +One day, there was a graceful body walking in the forest. Suddenly, a big and furry creature stirred from the bushes, frightening the body and causing it to run away. + +The body quickly ran to the nearest pond and looked down in the water, hoping to find a reflection of the creature that had scared it. But there was nothing in the water, and the body felt safe again. + +The body laughed and thought it was funny, until the creature appeared behind it. The body quickly tried to run away, but the creature was too fast. + +The body was scared and started to cry. The creature spoke, saying "Don't worry, little one. I'm just going to stir you". + +The body tried to struggle and shout, but the creature was too powerful. And in the end, the creature stirred the body until it was no more. +Lou was a 3 year old child who was fascinated by magic. One day, Lou stumbled across an incredible spell. She couldn't believe it, because it was very powerful. Lou quickly unravelled the spell and began to wrap it around her finger. + +As she was doing that, a funny little man appeared. "Where did you get that spell?!" he asked. Lou was very excited and replied, "I found it!" + +The funny little man nodded and said, "That's a very powerful spell, Lou. Be very careful with it!" + +Lou thanked him for the warning and said goodbye. She felt incredibly lucky to have found such an incredible spell. From then on, Lou looked for more magical spells she could find. +Once upon a time, there lived a modest little girl named Mila. Every morning, Mila had a strict tooth-brushing routine she always performed. + +One day, Mila’s mum told her that she would be getting a special surprise. Mila was so excited! + +"What is it, Mum?" She exclaimed. + +Mum looked at Mila and grinned. + +"You will find out tomorrow," she said. + +The following day, Mila came down the stairs to find a stage set up in the living room. + +"This is your special surprise Mila," said Mum. "Tonight, you will perform in front of all your friends and family." + +Mila gasped in surprise! She was going to perform! + +Mila gathered her courage and sang a beautiful song. The whole crowd cheered and clapped. Mum smiled at her daughter and praised her modest performance. + +At the end of the day, Mila went upstairs and brushed her teeth to prepare for bed. She smiled contentedly - she had truly enjoyed a wonderful and fulfilling day. +John was very tired when he woke up. He had been sleeping all day. He thought to himself that he would go get some beef for his dinner. + +When he got to the store, there were lots of people buying beef. John asked the store keeper if he could buy some. The store keeper smiled at him and said, “No, there is no beef left.†John was frustrated and said, “But I am so hungry and tired. Can’t I have some?†+ +The store keeper looked sad and said, “I am sorry, there is nothing I can do, you will have to go somewhere else.†+ +John had no choice but to leave. He was sad and tired. He was so hungry and the store keeper wouldn’t help him. He trudged home with nothing to eat. He went to bed hungry and tired, with no beef for his dinner. +Lucy was rushing down the street. She wanted to get to the park before the sun went down. She turned the corner and spotted her friend Tommy. He was standing in front of a big white refrigerator. + +"Hello Tommy," said Lucy. "What are you doing?" + +Tommy beamed a wide smile. "I'm looking for something smooth," he said. + +"What kind of something?" asked Lucy. + +"I can't tell you yet," said Tommy. "It's a surprise!" + +He opened the refrigerator door and began to rummage through it. He came out with a small cardboard box in his hands. His eyes lit up as he opened the box. + +Inside was a smooth, round stone. He looked at Lucy and exclaimed, "This is perfect!" + +Lucy smiled and said, "That looks amazing!" + +The two friends hugged, and they both rushed off to the park, feeling happy and excited. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers named Jerry and Steve. Jerry hated exercise. He would always say: "Exercise is so boring". Steve, on the other hand, LOVED to exercise. He would tell Jerry: "It's fun, come and try it!" Jerry just stuck his tongue out and shouted "No way!" + +One day, when they were playing in the park, they met a new friend named Andy. Andy was deaf and could not hear very well. He wanted to join them but they didn't know any deaf games to play. Steve had an idea. + +He suggested that they all go for a run. Andy smiled and nodded. Jerry groaned. He said to Steve: "I hate exercise!" But Steve encouraged him and told him it would be fun. In the end, despite his protests, Jerry grudgingly agreed to go. + +Surprisingly, Jerry had a great time. After the run, he was so tired but he couldn't help but smile. Even he was a little bit surprised when he realised he had enjoyed exercise! Jerry vowed to never again say he hated exercise. +Once there was a little girl called Susie who loved to play with her toys. She would spend hours in her room making stories and pretending she was in them. + +One day, while playing, Susie found a big microscope which she had never seen before. She decided to take it outside to see what was so special about it. + +When she looked through the microscope, Susie was surprised to see that a big, distant star was coming closer and closer. She tried to get a better look but soon realized that she couldn't see it very well. Just when Susie was about to put it down, something exciting happened. A little person flew out of the star and came closer to her. + +The little person looked so happy to see Susie. He thanked her for bringing him closer. He wanted to give her a kiss as a reward. Susie was so delighted and felt that this was the best gift she had ever received. + +From then on, Susie knew the importance of looking closely at things and never taking anything for granted. She learnt that even small things, if observed carefully, can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy little old man. He had a tiny house and a beehive. The old man would spend his days reading in his house, not disturbing anyone. + +One day, the old man heard a noise outside. He got out of his chair and went to the window. But when he took a look, he only saw a small bee buzzing around the beehive in his yard. + +The old man opened his window and shouted, “Go away! Leave my beehive alone!†But the bee didn’t budge. + +After several minutes of shouting, the old man finally gave in. He closed the window, opened the front door, and stepped outside. + +He looked down at the beehive and said, “What do you want?†+ +The bee stopped buzzing. She looked up at the old man and said, “I want to read with you!†+ +The old man was pleasantly surprised. He smiled, and said, “Well, what are we waiting for? Let’s go read insideâ€. + +So the old man and the bee went back inside. They both picked up books and started reading together. And from that day on, they became best friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amy. She was very clever and loved to learn. She was so excited when her mom told her she would go to a classroom everyday. + +The first day at the classroom was very exciting for Amy. She saw all her friends, and the teacher was very nice. But when the lesson started, she had some difficulty understanding. Her teacher noticed and came to talk to her. + +“Amy, is this work difficult for you?†asked her teacher. + +Amy nodded sadly. “Yes,†she said. + +Her teacher smiled. “That’s ok,†said the teacher. “Some things take time and patience to create. You can do it if you work hard.†+ +Amy was inspired by her teacher’s words and she put a lot of effort into her lessons. She worked really hard and eventually she learnt the material and was able to create things with it. + +The moral of the story is that hard work and patience will help us to create success. Even if things seem difficult at first, don’t give up. With enough effort and dedication, anything is possible! +John was a three year old boy who liked to play games. He had a favorite game where he would raise his hands and pretend to fly like a bird. + +One day, John was playing his game when he saw a window across the room. He wondered what would happen if he flew over there. He asked his mom, "Can I raise up and fly to the window?" + +His mom smiled. "Yes, you can. Go ahead, try it," she said. + +John was so excited that he flew right to the window. He was so happy to be able to reach it! + +When he got to the window, John saw a bird flying in the sky. He smiled and waved to the bird. 'If I could fly just like that, I would be so happy,' John thought to himself. + +He raised his arms, pretending he was flying like the bird outside the window. He had a lot of fun and his mom smiled when she saw how happy he was. +Once there was a little girl named Abigail. She was only three years old. One day, her mommy said that Abigail needed to go to the bathroom. + +Abigail was very excited so she ran into the bathroom. But the moment she got inside, her face changed. The bathroom was filthy. The walls were all brown and the floor was sticky. + +Abigail was very sad and scared. She asked her mommy, "Why is the bathroom so dirty?". Her mommy then replied, "We need to clean it together". + +So Abigail and her mommy grabbed some sponges and soap. For hours they changed the bathroom. They scrubbed the walls and mopped the floor until it was shining. + +When they were finished, Abigail was so proud. She smiled, "The bathroom looks great!" Her mommy smiled too, "Yes it does. Great job, Abigail!" +Max and Mommy were at the grocery. Max wanted to be independent and do things on his own. He wanted to pick out his favorite cereal. He asked mommy if he could do it and she said, "Yes! You can do it. I will allow you." Max's face lit up with pride. He looked at all of the colorful cereal boxes until he found the one he wanted. Mommy and Max added the cereal to their grocery cart, and then they went home. Max smiled big when he thought about his accomplishment. He felt very proud of himself! +Once there was a bird who wanted to soar high above. All of the other birds tried to fly with him, but he wasn't interested in their company. He wanted to go higher, faster, and farther than any other bird. + +He had a silver feather that shimmered in the sun. With this feather, he could make his wings faster and stronger. He wanted to use this feather to soar. + +He tried many times, but the other birds laughed at him. They told him that he was too small and slow. But the bird was stubborn. He kept trying and trying again. + +He worked so hard that one day, he made it! He soared higher than any other bird- even the biggest and strongest ones. He soared up to the sky and saw the world from a brand new perspective. + +From there, the bird flew higher and further than ever before. He soared all over the world and never stopped, confident in the knowledge that he could do it all again. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Jane was playing in the park. It was getting late, and Jane started to worry. She asked her mom, "Mommy, where will I sleep tonight?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Jane. We'll stay in a hotel." + +So, Jane and her mom went to the hotel. But when they opened the door to the room, they were surprised. It was very dirty! The carpet was stained, and the sink was full of dirt. + +Jane started to worry again. "Mommy, I don't want to stay in a dirty hotel!" + +But her mom said, "Don't worry, Jane. We'll make this room nice and clean." And she got to work. They cleaned the carpet and scrubbed the sink until it shone. + +Finally, Jane was satisfied. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, Mommy. Now I'm not worried anymore!" +Once a little girl named Sarah went for a walk and she had a bag with her. She was in such a rush that she forgot to take something very important with her. Everyone was getting serious, even Sarah was starting to worry because she couldn't figure out what she had left behind. + +Suddenly Sarah remembered what it was. She stopped and shouted: "Oh no, I forgot my powder!". + +She was so irritated and couldn't go anywhere without it. That's when Sarah's mom arrived and showed her a small container of powder. She said: "I knew you'd forget something. That’s why I brought it for you". + +Sarah was so happy and relieved. She gave her mom a big hug and said thank you. She had a huge smile on her face and knew that she could never forget her powder again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, George and Joanne. George and Joanne used to play together every day. + +One day, George was feeling bored and thought of a game. He told Joanne, â€Let’s play a guessing game. I will say a word and you have to guess what it means.†+ +Joanne agreed and so George first said the word “engineâ€. Joanne was ignorant and said, â€I don’t know the meaning of engine.†+ +George replied, â€I am not surprised. You have to read and learn new words to understand their meanings. Ignorance is not good for anyone.†+ +Joanne heeded his advice, and the two friends went off to read together. Ever since then, they never got bored, as they were now learning new and exciting words. + +Moral of the story: Learning new things can keep us from feeling bored! +Jill and her mum were having a picnic at the park. Jill saw a big, puddle and wanted to play in it. Her mum said she couldn't because it wasn't safe, but Jill didn't understand. + +Jill: "I want to play, motion!" + +Mum: "No, it’s too dangerous. You have to stay dry." + +But Jill just kept asking and her mum became weak. In the end she said yes and Jill ran straight into the puddle. Suddenly, Jill stepped in a big, deep hole and she got stuck. + +Mum: "Oh no! I'm coming to help you but I'm weak. I need help to save you." + +But before anyone could help them, the water level began to rise. Jill cried out for help but the water was too strong and eventually she was swept away. + +Mum watched and cried as Jill disappeared, never to be seen again. The motion of the water was too strong and Jill got lost. The mum was left alone, weak and hopeless. +Once upon a time there was a bunny. The bunny was so happy and loved to jump. One day the bunny saw a pot that was very shiny. The bunny hopped over to it and wanted to jump into the pot. But it was dangerous! The bunny had heard stories about how dangerous pots can be! The bunny was scared, but it was so shiny. + +The bunny looked around and wanted to jump so badly. Suddenly, the bunny heard a voice yelling, "Don't jump!" It was the bunny's mommy! She told the bunny to stay away from the pot because it was too dangerous. The bunny listened and, instead of jumping, ran away from the pot. + +From then on, the bunny stayed away from all dangerous pots. The bunny was so happy to be safe and never had to worry about jumping into a dangerous pot again. +Once there was a girl named Max. She loved tomatoes. One day when she found a bright red tomato in her garden, she was so excited. She knew she wanted to give it a kiss. Max took the tomato carefully in her hands, closed her eyes and kissed it. The tomato felt so soft and she could smell its sweet smell. + +Max couldn’t wait to eat the tomato. Slowly, she took a bite. It was delicious! She ate the rest of the tomato and enjoyed every bite. + +When Max finished eating the tomato, she smiled. She knew that whenever she was feeling a bit down, she could always find a bright red tomato in her garden and it always made her happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Han. Han always wanted to join the ambulance team, just like her father. She woke up early every day to practice. + +One morning, Han decided to pour some water from her cup into the little bucket. But she was so restless that the water spilled all over the floor. + +Han started to cry, feeling very sad. Her dad heard the noise and came to the room. He said, "Don't worry, Han. Let's call an ambulance and everything will get better." + +Han looked up and smiled. She was excited to receive help from the ambulance team. Soon, the big ambulance arrived and wiped up the spilled water. + +Han said to the ambulance team, "Thank you for coming! I will help you one day, just like you helped me." + +Everyone clapped. Han felt happy and proud. The ambulance team made her dream come true. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a bright girl called Lulu. She loved to bake cakes, and everyday she would go to the kitchen and use her mixer. + +One day, while Lulu was busy mixing, her mom walked in, holding a big box. "Good news", she said with a smile. "I got you a new mixer!" Mom put the box down and showed Lulu the new mixer. It was very colorful and very bright. + +Lulu was very excited. She wanted to drop her old mixer and start using the new one immediately. "Hurry up and put your old mixer away ", said mom. + +But Lulu was so excited, she jumped from her chair and started raising her old mixer, ready to put it away. Just as she was about to drop the mixer, her mom stopped her. "Hold on, ", mom said. "You have to think about other people too. Maybe you can give your old but still working mixer to someone who needs it more than we do." + +That made Lulu think. She put the old mixer down and thought deeply. After a while, she smiled and said to herself, "Maybe I can give it to my neighbours. They don't have one. That way, we can all help each other in our own way". + +Moral of the story: We should always think of ways to help each other, no matter how small. +John woke up feeling happy and ready to start his day. He wanted to grab some cereal. He went to his mom and asked, "Mommy, can I have some old cereal?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, you can. Here, grab this box of cereal." + +John was so excited. He grabbed the box of cereal and hurried to the kitchen. He opened the box and grabbed the cereal. + +He put his cereal in a bowl then added some milk. He stirred it together, then grabbed a spoon and started to eat. + +John loved the cereal. He ate all of it and asked for seconds. Mommy scooped more of the old cereal into his bowl and he ate it too. + +When he finished eating he smiled and said, "Yummy cereal!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, now go play." + +John smiled and ran outside to enjoy the day. +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Buddy. One day, Buddy was feeling very hungry. + +He went to the fridge to see what he could eat. He found an old glove and decided to try it. + +Buddy said, "This glove looks dry. Maybe it will taste good!" + +He took a bite. It was so dry, he just couldn't swallow it. He spat it out and started to cry. + +A nearby rabbit heard him and said, "What's wrong, Buddy?" + +Buddy replied, "I tried to eat a glove, but it was too dry!" + +The rabbit laughed and said, "Don't worry, Buddy, gloves aren't meant to be eaten. I'll help you find something better to eat." + +The rabbit and Buddy went to look for something else to eat. Buddy soon found a nice, juicy apple. He smiled and took a big bite of the apple. It was so delicious! + +The rabbit smiled, too, and said, "See, Buddy, sometimes it's better to eat something other than a glove!" + +Buddy was so happy to have a tasty snack. From then on, he never tried to eat a glove again. +Once there was a little boy named Joe. He was very strong, and he liked to play outside. One day, Joe found a patient. It was a little bird, and it had hurt its leg. Joe wanted to help, so he decided to carry the bird home and take care of it. + +But it wasn't easy. The bird didn't like to be picked up and it kept fluttering away. But Joe was strong, and eventually he managed to get the bird home. + +At home, Joe shared some of his food with the bird, but he was careful. He knew that he needed to be patient. As the days passed, the bird got better and better. + +One day, Joe asked the bird a question, "Why did you ignore me when I wanted to help you?" +The little bird chirped, "I was scared at first, but I could tell you wanted to help me so I let you." + +Joe smiled, happy to know his kindness had been seen. He scooped the bird up and snuggled it close. He was so glad to have found a friend. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, who was turning three. Her mama said she needed to be extra organized for her birthday. + +The next day the girl got dressed and was ready to go. “Where are we going today?†she asked her mama. + +“We’re going to the store. I need to provide for your birthday,†her mama smiled. The little girl looked around the store and saw lots of decorations, balloons, and candy. + +“What are those?†she asked, pointing to a package of streamers. + +“Those will help us make your birthday party organized and look extra special.†+ +The little girl smiled and skipped around the store. She was excited to see what else they would have to provide at her birthday party. When they got home, they set up all the decorations and the little girl knew her party would be perfect. + +The next day when all her friends came, the little girl was very proud. Her mama had helped her provide everything she needed for an organized birthday party that she would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. John was very frightened when he heard his mom say they had to go on an escape. He didn't know what that meant and he was scared! + +John's mom explained that the escape was a trip. She said they had to leave everything behind, so he shouldn't take anything with him. John was really scared, he didn't want to go anywhere! + +John and his mom walked for a long time. Finally, they came to what looked like a big mountain. His mom told him it was time to bow, so they had to climb the mountain. John didn't know what to do, he was so frightened! + +John's mom told him that they had to keep going up the mountain, and nothing bad would happen. He wanted to believe her, so he bowed his head and started walking up the mountain. + +John was soon too tired to keep going and he wanted to go home. He was so frightened, but he kept putting one foot in front of the other until he reached the top of the mountain. When he got to the top, he felt relieved, and he could see the escape ahead of them. + +John and his mom made it out of the mountain alive. Although it was a scary experience, it was a lesson for John that he would never forget. He was so happy to have made it through. +Molly was a little girl. She loved dolphins. One day she went to the beach to see them. She couldn't wait to say hi! + +When she got there, she saw them playing in the ocean. She was so excited! + +“Hi dolphins!†Molly shouted. + +The dolphins stopped and looked at her. + +“Hello, what can we help you with?†one of the dolphins asked. + +Molly replied, “I want to work with you!†+ +The dolphins smiled. “OK! Let's do it!†+ +So Molly and the dolphins worked together. Molly was a bit impatient when she started, but she soon learned to be patient. They worked together until the sun went down. + +When Molly went home, she was very happy. Working with the dolphins had been the best day ever! +Mandy was a happy three-year-old girl. She was playing with her toys when she heard a loud noise. She quickly ran outside to see what it was. + +When Mandy stepped outside, she saw an ambulance. It was parked in front of her neighbor’s house and people were rushing in. Mandy felt helpless and wondered what was going on. + +Then she saw her neighbor Harold coming down the stairs. He was crying and he looked very scared. “What’s wrong?†asked Mandy. + +“My dad is locked inside the house!†said Harold. + +Mandy smiled and said, “I can help you!†She ran to the door and used her tiny hand to unlock it. + +Once the door was open, the ambulance took Harold’s dad to the hospital. Everyone was relieved and thanked Mandy. + +The moral of the story is to be brave and help those in need. Even the smallest of us can make a difference and do amazing things! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Angela. Angela was very lucky, for she owned a fancy toy house. One day, the sun was shining and Angela decided to take her toy house outside and play in the garden. + +"Oh goodness," she said to herself, "I'm getting hungry. I think it's time for lunch". + +Then, all of a sudden, Angela's mom appeared with a bowl filled with delicious oat. She handed the bowl to Angela, who smiled with delight. + +"Thank you mommy, this looks yummy," Angela said. + +"Oh, it is," replied her mom, "and I even made it fancy. Enjoy your lunch, my darling." + +Angela ate her bowl of oat, licking her fingers in excitement. She then returned to the garden to continue playing with her fancy toy house. + +The End +Luke and Emma were best friends. Today they both had a special treat: a picnic at the park. + +They both set up the picnic blanket and Emma put a tray of their food on it. Luke reached for the tray but Emma said no. "This is mine," she said. + +Luke got angry and shouted, "It's mine too!" He snatched the tray from her and they started to fight. + +"Stop!" said their Mom. "Fighting isn't nice." + +They both stopped, but Luke still held on tight to the tray. + +Their Mom smiled and said, "Now, let's work together. Emma, you carry one side, and Luke, you carry the other." + +Luke and Emma worked together and carried the tray to the picnic blanket. Emma put it down and said, "That was hard work, but it was worth it. Let's eat!" + +And so they did. Luke and Emma enjoyed the picnic and all the delicious food they had saved in the tray. +"Mommy, what's that?" said a curious little three year old girl, pointing to a pink thing in her hand. + +"That is a strawberry," said Mommy. + +"What does a strawberry taste like?" the little girl asked. + +"It tastes sweet and delicious," said Mommy. + +The little girl eagerly bit into the strawberry. Her eyes widened with surprise and happiness. She had never tasted something so sweet and delightful before. + +The girl twirled around, laughing with joy. She offered some to her little brother, but he just shrugged his shoulders and looked ignorant. + +The little girl shook her head sadly and smiled. After all, ignorance is bliss. +One day, Stella and her dad decided to go sailing. They sailed in the blue sea all day until the sun went down. When it became dark and they heard thunder, they knew that it was time to return. + +Stella asked her dad, "When will we come back?" Her dad said, "When the thunder stops, we will come back." + +But the thunder continued for a long time. Soon, Stella's dad became deaf to the thunder! He said, "Let's go back now before it gets even darker." + +Stella and her dad sailed back. When they got closer to the shore, Stella asked, "When will we get back?" Her dad said, "Very soon." + +And that is what happened. Stella and her dad returned to the shore. + +They were so happy that they had been able to return safely! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Sammy. Sammy was three years old and like most three year olds, he liked to have lots of fun. + +One day, Sammy decided he wanted to be a singer. He found a microphone and he started to sing. He started to count, but he quickly realised he wasn't singing very well. + +"This isn't working," Sammy said to himself as he got frustrated. He knew he had to practice, but he just wanted to have fun. + +Just then Sammy's mum walked in. She saw the microphone and she said to Sammy: "Why don't you practice counting? It will help you with your singing!" Sammy thought about it for a moment, and then he nodded. + +So Sammy began to count. He counted from 1 to 10, then he counted from 10 to 20, and then from 20 to 30. + +Before long Sammy realised he was counting without making mistakes. He was so happy and he thanked his mum for the advice. Sammy was determined to become the best singer he could be. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Daisy and Frank. Daisy had a towel and Frank had a big hug. + +One day, Daisy started to weep. Frank, seeing his best friend so sad, asked her why. Daisy said, "I don't feel well." + +Frank was kind and very understanding. He told Daisy, "Don't worry, I'll help you feel better." He gave Daisy a big hug with his towel, and she felt so cozy and warm that she stopped crying. + +Frank said, "You are strong. You don't need to cry. I'll always be here for you." Daisy smiled and hugged him back with a big hug. She felt much better. + +The two of them enjoyed the rest of the day together, playing games and having fun. They both knew they could always rely on each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She wanted to go on an adventure. + +So Lucy decided to climb a big tree. She started to climb the tree with her watch in her hand. As she was climbing, she noticed that everyone around her was very peaceful. + +The peace was then broken when Lucy heard two birds talking. + +"Can she climb up to us?" asked the first bird. + +"Yes I can!" replied Lucy. The birds were so surprised. + +Lucy kept climbing until she reached the top of the tree. She stayed near the top for a while, watching the birds and the sunset. + +Lucy had an amazing time and when it was time for her to go home, she went down the tree with a smile on her face. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Ruby. She wanted to go outside and play, but it was a very gloomy day. Ruby asked her Mommy if they could go and choose some pretty pastels to draw a picture but Mommy said no and shook her head. + +Then Ruby said, "Please, Mommy, I really want to go look at the pretty pastels!" Mommy shook her head again, but Ruby said, "I don't agree with you, Mommy!" + +So, Mommy and Ruby went to the shop and found lots of bright pastels. Ruby's eyes lit up and she smiled. She picked out all of the colours she liked and they went back home. + +Back at home, Ruby sat down with her colorful pastels and drew a beautiful sunny picture. Then she and Mommy put it on the wall, so the house wasn't so gloomy anymore! +Once upon a time, there was a nice little girl named Amy. She was three years old and loved to discover new things. One day, Amy was in her room playing with some toys when she noticed a bean on the floor. She bent down and leaned in to see it better. + +Amy picked up the bean and said “Look! A bean! What is it?†+ +Then she heard a voice! It was her mom. She said, “That’s a bean my sweet. Beans are nice and round, and they grow in a garden.†+ +Amy smiled and said, “I’m going to keep this bean, because it looks so nice.â�� She leaned in and gave it a big hug. + +From that day on, Amy carried her bean with her everywhere she went. She loved that bean so much! +Jim was a poor boy who lived in a small village near the jungle. He was always curious about what was in the depths of the jungle. One day, Jim decided to explore the jungle. + +He walked into the jungle and saw a lion. He was scared and tried to run away but the lion roared and blocked his way. Jim was brave and decided to shout at the lion. He shouted, "Go Away!" + +The lion was scared of Jim's brave voice and ran away. Jim was relieved and walked back home. + +When Jim arrived back in his village, he told everyone about how he shouted at the lion. Everyone cheered for the brave and poor little boy! +Once upon a time, there was a mill in the middle of a meadow. Every morning, when the sun started to rise, the mill would ring very loud and wake up the animals around. + +One morning, a little bunny hopped out of its burrow and asked, "What is that loud ringing?" + +The other animals replied, "It's the mill ringing!" + +The bunny was so curious and wanted to see the mill. So he hopped over to the mill and looked around. It was so big and tall! He was so amazed at how loudly it was ringing. + +That afternoon, the bunny heard the mill ringing even louder than before. He knew something special was about to happen. He followed the sound of the ringing. + +Finally, the bunny saw a parade passing by the mill. All the animals were cheering, and the mill was ringing out even louder than before! The bunny had figured out that the ringing meant that something special was happening in the meadow. From then on, the bunny would look forward to the loud ringing of the mill, because it meant that something special was about to happen! +Once upon a time there was a tiger called Tom. He was an ordinary tiger but he had a secret. Tom liked to go exploring in the woods when no one was looking. He was always careful to be back home before dark. + +One day, Tom had gone a bit further than usual and it was getting darker. He decided to hurry home but he couldn't find his way back. Tom was getting worried. He looked around for his house but it seemed it was nowhere to be found. He started to miss his family and his warm and cosy bed. + +Suddenly, Tom heard a noise coming from nearby. It was his family calling for him. Tom ran towards them and was so happy to be home at last. He had been very brave and he knew his family had been missing him. + +From that day on, Tom was more careful when he went exploring and was always sure to come back home in time. He was an ordinary tiger - but he was loved by his family. +Once upon a time there was a mom and dad who liked to sit and discuss. Today they were discussing school. They wanted their child to go to a lovely school with nice friends. + +The child wanted to go too but outside it was very icy. At first the mom and dad said no, but then they decided it would be safe with boots, warm clothes and a coat. + +So the child was allowed to go with mom and dad to school. Everyone was so excited! When they got there, they met lots of new people. Everyone was warm and friendly. + +The mom and dad were happy. They were glad that their child was able to go to school on such an icy day. +Once upon a time there was a very jolly truck. Every day he would perform a lot of exciting tasks. He would drive around town delivering packages, zoom off to help people move house, or take farmers to their fields. + +One day, the truck decided to take a break from his usual tasks and do something a bit different. He drove around until he reached a play park full of children. As soon as the children saw the truck, they ran over and wanted to have a ride. + +The truck was happy to oblige, and he helped the children climb aboard the back of his trailer. Then the truck set off and took the children for a joy ride around the park. They squealed with delight as he went round and round, and sang jolly songs along the way. + +When the ride finished, the children thanked the truck for the exciting adventure. The truck beamed with pride and happily drove off, knowing he had made lots of little ones happy that day. +Tina was very popular at school. Every day she had lots of friends coming over to her house to play. One day, she had an idea - she decided to make a special snack for her friends. She took a knife and cut an apple into pieces. Then she got some big sticky lollipops and put one in each of the apple pieces. + +When her friends saw this they were very happy. They all started to chew the apple pieces with the lollipops in them. But Tina felt something was not right. She saw that one of her friends, Dave, had taken two apple pieces with lollipops inside them. + +Tina went up to Dave and said, "Hey Dave, why did you take two pieces? That's not nice!" + +Dave replied, "I just wanted to have more! It's too tasty!" + +Tina smiled and said, "I understand, but everyone should have the same number of pieces. Can you please only take one piece next time, so that everyone gets to try it?" + +Dave nodded and said, "Ok, I won't take more than one piece next time." + +Tina was happy that her friends were enjoying her snack and that they respected her rules. Everything was back to being fun and popular! +Milo and Luke were best friends. Every day they would talk and play games together. They would also take walks in the park. + +On this day, they decided to take a walk. As they looked around, they noticed something very strange. Everything was so quiet. No one else was there. + +Milo and Luke began to talk about why this place was so still. + +"Maybe it's because the people here don't feel healthy," Milo said. + +Suddenly, Luke saw a motion coming from one of the trees. He was curious and wanted to investigate. As they moved closer, they realized that it was a bird. When they saw the bird, they also heard its gentle coo. + +Milo and Luke started to talk to the bird. It seemed to know that they were there to help it. + +The bird told them that it wasn't feeling very healthy. So Milo and Luke decided to stay with the bird for a while and talk with it. They asked it about what it ate and how it moved. + +The bird felt much better after talking with Milo and Luke. With a healthy smile, it thanked them and flew away. + +Milo and Luke were happy that they could help the bird feel better. They knew that even small conversations can make a difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved playing in the sand at the beach. Mia decided to build the biggest sandcastle she had ever made. She started to pile up the sand, but the sand kept falling down. Mia was frustrated and was about to give up. + +Then suddenly, she heard a funny squeaking noise. She looked up and saw a tiny little bird looking at her. "What are you doing?" asked the bird. Mia explained to the bird that she wanted to build the biggest sandcastle ever, but she couldn't because the sand kept falling down. + +The bird smiled and said to Mia, "You have to be persistent. If you keep trying you can do it!" + +Mia smiled back at the bird and said, "You're right!" She grabbed some more sand and started piling it up slowly, but this time she did it slowly and carefully, so it stayed in place. Sure enough, after some time, she built the biggest sandcastle she had ever made. + +Mia smiled at the bird proudly and the bird squeaked with joy. The bird taught Mia a valuable lesson: no matter how hard the task may seem, if you are persistent, you can reach your goals. +Once there was a little girl called Ella. She was three years old. One day she was outside playing with her friends when she saw something in the sky. It was a colourful cord flying through the sky! Ella was amazed. She wanted to follow the cord. So she held onto it with her hands and it lifted her up in the sky. + +Ella flew and flew until she came to a new place. It was a magical place full of animals and friendly people. They were all smiling and waving at Ella. She was excited to meet them. She learned a special way of saying "hello" to everyone. By signing with her hands. + +Ella and her new friends had amazing adventures. They flew on birds, played Marco Polo in the lake and jumped on clouds. Days flew by and before they knew it they were saying goodbye. Ella signed one more time to say goodbye to all the magical creatures and friends. + +Then the magical cord returned to lift Ella back home. On the way she waved goodbye to the magical place. She would never forget the amazing things she experienced there. +Once upon a time, Mike was playing with his clay. He had scrambled the clay into a ball and was pushing it around on the floor. + +Suddenly, a loud applause could be heard from outside. Surprised, Mike ran to the window and saw a group of people clapping for a juggler in the middle of the street. + +Mike felt lonely. He wanted to join in the fun, but he was too embarrassed. He just watched from his window. + +The juggler noticed Mike and called out to him. He wanted Mike to come outside and join in the fun. Everyone eagerly waited for Mike to come outside with his ball of clay. + +Mike slowly opened the door and stepped outside. But as soon as everyone saw his clay they laughed. They mocked him and said he was too young to join in the fun. + +Mike felt crushed. He went back inside and never tried to join in fun activities again. Everyone applauded the juggler but nobody applauded Mike. +The End +One day, Tommy and his dad went on a cool trip. As they drove along, Tommy's dad said, "This is a really cool trip, Tommy. I'm so glad we can own it ourselves. You're going to have a lot of fun!" + +Tommy smiled and said, "This is my favorite trip!" But soon, they had a problem: their car broke down! + +Tommy's dad tried to fix it, but he couldn't. He looked at Tommy and sighed. + +"I'm sorry, Tommy. We can't own this trip anymore," he said. + +Tommy was sad, but he knew his dad would figure something out. Sure enough, he did: he called a tow truck to take them back home. + +When they got home, Tommy and his dad hugged each other. "I'm glad we could still own this trip, even if it was a bit different," Tommy's dad said. + +Tommy smiled and said, "Me too, Dad. Me too." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Rachel who had the most graceful way of dancing. She sang and danced all day long, and her auntie was so proud. + +One day, Rachel wanted to show her auntie a new move she had been practicing so she said, "Auntie, watch me dance! I'm so graceful." + +But as Rachel started to dance, her auntie cut her off and said, "No, no. You'll never be graceful with moves like that. Now go and make me a cup of tea." + +Rachel was so embarrassed and ran off to her room to cry. She stayed inside all day, too embarrassed to come out. + +But Rachel never stopped dancing, even though she felt so embarrassed. She practiced every night in her room, determined to show her auntie her graceful moves. But she never got the chance. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a loyal little flea named Jimmy. He wanted to travel the world so he found a way to hitch a ride. He jumped onto a dog's back and began his journey. + +As Jimmy travelled, the world was so big and different that he didn't know what to do. He saw mountains, rivers and forests. Suddenly, he heard a voice call out. It was a friendly bird. + +The bird said, "Hey Jimmy, what is your plan?" +Jimmy replied, "I'm travelling around the world, seeing all the different places." +The bird replied, “That sounds like an exciting adventure! I'm sure you'll see lots of amazing places!†+ +Jimmy got excited and continued his journey with all the new confidence he had. He was sure that he would find even more interesting things with his loyal little heart. + +He kept travelling and eventually came back to the same spot he had started from. He was tired but happy, full of wonderful memories of his travels. +The end. +It was morning and Sam was very excited. He wanted to do something fun. He asked his mom if she was helpful. + +His mom said yes. She said they could go to the park together. Sam was so happy. He wanted to go right away! + +So they put on their coats and went outside. At the park, they played on the swings and slides. Sam laughed and smiled the whole time. + +When they were done, his mom said it was time to go home. Sam was a little sad but then he remembered that he wanted to help his mom too. + +So Sam helped his mom pick up all their things from the park. His mom thanked him and smiled. Sam felt proud that he had been helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Nick. He was three years old. He loved to go outside and play in the park. + +One day, his mommy told him not to go too far because there was poison near the pond. Nick paid no attention and ran off anyway. + +Nick arrived at the pond and he heard the water splashing. He climbed up on the edge to get a better look. Suddenly, Nick slipped and fell into the pond! + +His mommy heard him cry and ran over. She saw the pond, looked around, and found the poison nearby. She was scared, but she was brave and pulled Nick out of the pond. + +Nick learned a lesson that day - being safe is always better than being curious. He promised his mommy that he would never go near the pond again. +Dinah and her mum were walking along the beach. All of a sudden, Dinah saw something amazing. + +"Mum, mum!", she shouted, pointing up to the sky. "Look at the lightning!" + +Mum smiled and said, "Yes, it's thunder and lightning. It looks fierce, doesn't it?" + +Dinah watched with awe as the lightning appeared in the sky. Suddenly, her mum said it was time to go and began walking away. + +Dinah shouted "Wait! I want to watch the lightning." Her mum ignored her and kept walking. + +Dinah felt sad that her mum didn't take any notice of her. She watched sadly as her mum walked away, leaving her all alone and scared of the fierce lightning in the sky. +Once, there was a modern fan. It was a shiny fan and it looked so nice. One day, the fan started to move and it spun around and around. But the fan kept spinning and wouldn't stop. The man tried to resist it, but it kept spinning faster and faster. + +Soon, the fan was too powerful and it made a big crash. Everything broke and the man was sad. The fan was broken and the man couldn't fix it because it was too modern. + +The man felt so sad and scared because he couldn't resist the power of the fan anymore. It was a bad ending for the man and the fan. +Once upon a time, there was an eye looking around the world. Everywhere the eye looked, it saw big things and small things. Everywhere the eye looked, it saw helpful people. + +One day the eye saw two people, a mommy and a boy. The boy saw a kitty and he said, "Look mommy, I want to be helpful and do something for the kitty!" + +The mommy asked the boy, "What do you think would be helpful?" + +The boy thought for a little while and said, "I can give the kitty some food and water." + +The mommy smiled and said "Yes, that would be very helpful. Great job!" + +The eye was happy that the boy was using his talents to be helpful to the kitty. Suddenly, the eye realized that it could be helpful too. It could send messages of love and kindness all around the world! + +The eye saw the value of being helpful and knew that it was a very important thing to do. The eye learned a valuable lesson that day, it doesn't matter if you are big or small, everyone can be helpful in some way. +John was walking in the park when he saw a big, ugly bird. He was surprised because he had never seen this kind of bird before. He couldn't help but stare into its beady, yellow eyes. + +John then heard a loud screech which made him jump. He turned to see the bird flying towards him. Suddenly the bird was right above him and he froze in fear. + +"Hey there!" said the bird in a loud voice. "Do you know what I am?" + +John shook his head. "N-No, what are you?" + +"Why I am a parrot!" said the bird proudly. "I must say, I am relieved to have someone to talk to. What's your name?" + +John was so surprised that he forgot to answer the question. "My name is John," he finally said. + +"Well it's nice to meet you John," said the parrot. "You know, I realized something today. Humans and birds are so different yet here we are, two creatures standing together without the worry of the world. It's like we are both zero worrying about none." + +John smiled. He realized what the parrot was saying. We are different, but we can still understand each other. +One day, Lucy was sitting in her garden when she noticed something big and black in the bushes. She got closer and peered in to try and find out what it was. She shouted out "Whats in there?" + +Suddenly, out from the bushes popped a big black hat. Lucy jumped with surprise and said "Wow! Where did you come from?" + +The hat replied, "I fell off the market stall down the road. I've been stuck here for days". + +Lucy said "Wow! Why don't I take you home with me?" + +The hat said "That sounds great - but I'm afraid someone might be looking for me!" + +Lucy said "Don't worry! I will guess what happened to you and try to help you find your owner. In the mean time, you can stay with me. What do you say?" + +The hat smiled and said "That sounds like a good plan". + +And so the hat ended up in Lucy's bedroom and the two of them soon became the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Maria. She went for a walk in the park. It was a sunny day and the day was filled with sunlight and warmth. + +As Maria walked through the park, she noticed the beautiful trees and flowers all around. Everywhere she looked she saw green. She saw trees and plants blooming with full growth and beauty. + +Then, she spotted something yellow! She ran towards it and saw that it was a dry yellow flower in the grass. She decided to pick it up and take it home for lunch. + +Maria was so excited to have a special flower as part of her lunch. She felt happy and excited. As she walked back home, she looked around and noticed the bright green grass starting to turn brown. Soon, it will be spring! +Once upon a time, there was an enormous mountain. On the mountain, there was a big tree, with big branches and wide leaves. + +One day, a little tiger was walking on the mountain. She saw the big tree and wanted to climb it! On the lowest branch was a buckle, so the tiger grabbed the buckle and started to climb. + +As she climbed higher and higher, she said: “Whee! This is so much fun!†+ +When she reached the highest branch, she whispered: “Wow! What a view!†+ +Suddenly, she heard a voice say: “That was very brave. Will you do it again?†+ +The tiger looked down and saw a owl perched on a nearby branch. The owl repeated: “Will you climb to the top again?†+ +The tiger smiled and said: “Yes, I will. I can buckle up, and climb as high as I want!†+ +So the little tiger grabbed the big buckle again and repeated her climb up the enormous tree. And she did it again and again! +There was a little girl, and she had a purse. She was anxious to fit it, so she held it tight and tugged and pulled. But, no matter what she did, it wouldn't fit. She tried and tried, but her purse was too small. She was so anxious and sad, she wanted it to fit so badly. Finally she got so frustrated, she threw it away. She had no purse and she was very upset. Her anxious dream of fitting it was gone. +Jack and Jill were playing outside in the park when they found a big rock. They were so excited to find something so special. + +Jack looked at it and said to Jill, "What should we do with the rock?" + +Jill said, "I know, let's push the big button on the rock and see what happens!" + +So they pushed the button and the rock started to move. It was so fun! + +They rode the rock and laughed and twirled. But then Jack got careless and fell off. + +Jack started to cry, but Jill gave him a hug. She said, "It's OK Jack, we can try again!" + +So they went back to the rock, pushed the button and rode it around the park until night came. They had so much fun and went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom liked to relax and play. One day, Tom went to the park to relax. + +At the park, Tom sat on a very soft blanket. He looked around and saw a pretty vase full of colourful flowers. Tom got up from the blanket and walked over to the vase. + +Tom asked his mom, "Mom, can I take the vase home?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tom. But be sure to be easy with it, ok?" + +Tom carefully picked up the vase and said, "I will, Mom. I promise I will be very easy. Where should I put it when I get home?" + +Mom said, "Let's put it on the table. That way we can all enjoy the pretty flowers." + +Tom smiled and nodded. He was happy to bring the vase home so he could relax and look at the flowers whenever he wanted. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She was three and loved to play. On this day, she was playing with her teddy bear. + +Jane was having so much fun that she just wouldn't put the bear down. She hugged and hugged the soft, brown bear. + +Then Jane's daddy came in the room and said: "Jane, it's time to go now! Please put your bear down." + +Jane looked up and said, "I don't want to. I love my bear and want to hold it!" + +Daddy looked at Jane and smiled. He said, "That's ok, you can hold it while we go. But put it in your pocket so you don't forget it." + +So Jane put the bear in her pocket and off they went. From then on, Jane and her bear went everywhere together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had bright pink shoes and a purple dress. Everywhere she went, people said how pretty she was. + +One day she went to the shop. She looked around and saw lots of shiny things. Everything sparkled and shone in the sunlight. + +The girl went over to a purple silly hat. She put it on and looked in the mirror. She laughed and the hat shone and twinkled. She loved the hat so much she ran to her mom and asked her to buy it. + +Her mom said yes and bought the hat. The girl was so happy. She wore it everywhere she went and it shone in the sun. She will never forget her special purple hat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Susan. She was three years old and she loved to go on adventures. One day, she asked her mom if she could go explore the big park nearby. + +"Yes, sweetheart," her mom said. "But put on your warm coat, it's cold outside." + +Susan hopped around with excitement and fastened her warm coat. She walked to the park and soon she was surrounded by trees and birds chirping. She decided to go on a fun adventure! + +She followed a path full of crunchy leaves and colorful flowers. She stopped to enjoy the scenery. "Wow," she said, "this sure is fun!" + +Finally, she stopped at a pond full of ducks. She waved hello to them and ran around the pond. The cold water splashed on her shoes, making her laugh. + +Susan eventually returned home, exhausted but happy. She had gone on a fun adventure and seen so many new things. She couldn't wait for her next adventure! +Mia was a 3-year-old girl on an adventure with her parents. They were taking a walk when Mia saw something sunny and bright. She stopped and said, “What’s that?†+ +Her parents smiled and told her it was a pair of sunglasses. But they were so icy, like the snow outside! Mia asked, “Can I touch them?†+ +Her mom said, “Of course!†+ +Mia reached out and touched the icy sunglasses. She had never felt something so cold! She said, “Wow!†+ +Mia asked her parents if she could try the sunglasses on. They said yes, and Mia put them on. She could see the world like she had never seen it before. It was amazing! She asked, “Can I have these?†+ +Her parents smiled and said, “Yes, you can!†+ +Mia was so happy! She had her very own pair of icy sunglasses and she was ready to go on more adventures. +Once upon a time there was a girl who was very sad. She wanted to do something to make her feel better so she decided to bake a cake. She got out her big mixer and started putting in the ingredients for a yummy cake. She mixed up the batter and put it in the oven. + +After a while, she took out a big delicious cake. She was so excited and wanted to show everyone. She asked her mum if all her friends could come have a piece. Everyone was so happy to enjoy the special cake she baked. + +The girl was no longer sad. She was so proud that everyone liked the cake. She had made something with her own hands and everyone enjoyed it. From then on, the girl put a lot of care into baking cakes and always shared them with her friends and family. +Jack and Annie were the best of friends. One day, Jack wanted to go on an adventure. +The wise Annie suggested, "let's bury our treasure and have a meeting later!" +Jack thought it was a great idea, so they began to dig a big hole. They carefully placed their treasure inside and covered it up with the dirt they had moved aside. +Jack and Annie smiled at each other and skipped off together. +When they arrived back at the spot the next day, to their surprise, the treasure was gone! +Jack was mad and said "Annie, Who else knew about the treasure? We should have put a rock or something to mark the spot." +Annie thought for a moment and then suggested, "Maybe we should have a meeting to figure this out." +They agreed that it was the best plan, so they set a time for the meeting. +When they all arrived at the meeting, they decided that Jack should go investigate the spot where they had buried the treasure. +Sure enough, the wise Annie was right! Jack found the treasure buried beneath a pile of leaves. +He smiled and thanked Annie for her wise advice. +They soon settled the issue, and off they went, treasure in hand, on their next adventure. +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted to see dolphins. Everywhere she looked, she did not see any. She was very worried and wanted to find some immediately. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice that said, "I can show you dolphins!" She looked around excitedly, but she could not see who the voice belonged to. + +She asked, "Who are you?" +The voice answered, "I am the dolphin, and I will show you where you can find me!" + +The girl eagerly followed the dolphin into the sea, and as they swam, she was surprised to see that the dolphins were growing bigger and bigger. + +The dolphin said, "I am teaching other dolphins how to improve their swimming, so that they can be even faster and better swimmers than before!" + +The girl was so happy and she thanked the dolphin for helping her find the dolphins. She smiled as the dolphin swam away, and the girl knew she had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, two neighbors named Tim and Jack were playing outside in the cold. Tim looked at Jack and asked "what should we do today?". Jack thought for a moment, then said "Let's part the trees in the backyard and have a picnic!". + +Tim said "Yes! That sounds great!". They ran into Jack's backyard and started to part the trees. Soon the trees were parted and the two neighbors saw the most beautiful field of flowers. Together they smelled the sweet smell of the flowers, and laughed at the beauty of it all. + +The two friends then grabbed a blanket and set it down, and spread some snacks out for their picnic. They had so much fun eating together, and even singing and dancing in the cold. + +When all the food was eaten, Jack looked at Tim and said "Let's do that again sometime soon!". Tim smiled, happy to agree with Jack, and they waved goodbye to each other, their adventure over for the day. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Dave. Dave was worried because he was unable to find his favourite toy. He looked everywhere, but it seemed like his toy was gone forever. + +One day, Dave was walking by his old house and he noticed a strange item. It was long, silver and shiny - it was a copper! Dave was excited and he wanted to twist it. So he grabbed the copper and started to twist it. + +Suddenly, a deep voice spoke from the the copper. It said: "Dave, don't worry. I am your favourite toy!" Dave was very happy and shouted: " Yay! You are here!" + +The copper then started to twist and change shape until it became Dave's toy. From that day on, Dave was never worried about his toy again. +Once upon a time there were two brave friends, Sarah and Lily. They both wanted to go on an adventure. One day they spotted a beautiful yacht in the distance. + +Sarah grabbed Lily’s hand and said, “Let’s go on the yacht! We can explore and have lots of fun!†+ +Lily smiled and said “Yes! I am brave enough to go sailing.†+ +The two friends rushed towards the yacht. They took turns steering it and hoisted the sails. + +Suddenly, there was a big storm. The waves were very big and frightening. Sarah and Lily became scared and wanted to surrender. + +But then Sarah took a deep breath and said, “Let’s stay brave. Together, we can make it through this storm.†+ +So the two brave friends sailed through the storm until they made it safely back to shore. The girls hugged and shared a smile, happy that they had surrendered to their bravery. +Joe was a gifted tour guide. He knew many places and loved to show them to people. One day, he received a special treat for his skills - a delicious cake! Joe was thrilled and very excited. He quickly ate the cake and enjoyed every bite. + +The next day Joe went on a tour. He showed the people different places and explained every detail. His tour was a success! Everyone was amazed by his knowledge. + +At the end of the tour, Joe's friends gave him a special surprise - a giant ice cream sundae! Joe was so happy that he quickly ate the sundae and enjoyed every bite! He felt so proud of himself for being a gifted tour guide. +Once upon a time there was a mighty park. Inside the park was a little boy, Sandy. He was looking for something to do, but he couldn't think of anything. Suddenly, he had an idea. He ran to find his notebook and then ran back to the park. + +When Sandy arrived at the park, he saw a large tree. Under the tree was a tiny hole in the ground. Sandy looked closer, he could see some paper in the hole. He put his notebook down and carefully reached in to get the paper. When he opened the paper, he found a note scribbled on it. + +The note read: "If you can move this mighty tree, you will find something special." + +Sandy was excited. He grabbed a nearby stick and started to dig around the tree. He dug and dug until he made a large enough hole to move the tree. He used all his might and slowly he moved the tree a little bit. + +When the tree was moved, Sandy couldn't believe his eyes. There was a big treasure chest full of coins and jewels! He opened the chest and filled his notebook with all the coins and jewels he could find. + +Sandy had an amazing day in the mighty park and he certainly won't forget it! +Once upon a time, there was a powerful cow. One day she wanted to go on an adventure. She asked her best friend, a small rabbit, to join her. + +The rabbit was very excited and said, “Yes! Yes!†+ +So the cow and the rabbit went on an adventure. They walked for a very long time until they reached a strange-looking building. + +“What is this?†asked the rabbit. + +The cow replied, “This is a special place. It’s called an x-ray.†+ +The rabbit was so curious, so they went inside. When they were inside, they saw huge machines and bright lights. + +“Wow! This place is so powerful!†said the rabbit. + +The cow smiled and said, “Yes, I told you this place was special. Now let’s explore!†+ +And so the cow and the rabbit explored the powerful x-ray. They had a lot of fun, and they were so glad they went on this adventure together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Alice who dreamed of soaring. She wished she could fly in the sky and feel the wind blowing through her hair. Every day, she would look up at the clouds and imagine herself soaring among them. + +One day, Alice saw a bull in the field near her house. The bull was huge, much bigger than the other animals in the field, and it was so strong that it could easily jump over the fence. + +Alice thought this was amazing and her heart filled with joy. She ran up to the fence and asked the bull if he could take her flying. The bull said he would, but only if she could find a way to make it happen. + +Alice searched and searched until she found a very expensive piece of equipment called a hang glider. She quickly gathered up the money she needed to buy it, and soon enough, her dream of soaring became a reality. She and the bull flew together in the sky and felt the wind through their hair. + +Alice's dream came true, and she has since gone on to soar with other animals, complete daring feats, and follow her dreams. She never gave up on her dreams, and no matter how expensive the equipment she needed, it was worth it when she was able to soar through the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very curious and brave. Today, she wanted to explore the woods by herself. + +As she walked through the forest, Lucy spotted a shiny tie. She quickly grabbed it and said to herself, "I have to take this tie home to show mum and dad!" + +So, Lucy was careful as she held the tie and started to make her way back. Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was her mum. She was calling out, "Lucy, where are you!? Come back quickly!". + +Lucy was happy and ran to her mum. She said, "Look mum I found a shiny tie!" Her mum smiled and said, "That's wonderful! Now let's make sure we keep it safe, okay?". + +Lucy smiled and said, "Yes mummy!" + +Then, they returned home together and kept the tie in a safe place. +Once upon a time, there was a family of bears who lived in the woods. They had a big home near a big tree. One day, the baby bear wanted to explore and feel the nature. His parents said, “Yes, but don’t go too far.†+ +The baby bear sang and leapt as he walked through the thick woods. He found a hill full of green grass and he decided to slide down it. He felt the soft grass tickling his arms as he zipped down. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice calling him to stop. He looked up to see his mom standing nearby. She said, “Look what the nature has to offer. Enjoy it, but slide carefully.†+ +The baby bear nodded and continued to slide slowly. He looked around in awe as he experienced the nature. It was so much fun, and it was a nice reminder that it’s important to enjoy things carefully! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenny. She loved playing in the garden. One day, while Jenny was playing, she heard something coming from the faucet. She walked closer to take a look and saw water coming out of it. She was so excited and decided she wanted to join in. She grabbed her wooden bucket and started filling it with water. + +Just as she was filling it, she heard a voice behind her. It was her mother. She told Jenny, "No Jenny! You can't play with the faucet. That's silly! It will make a huge mess!" + +Jenny was sad, but she knew her mother was right. She asked her mother what she could do instead. Her mum smiled and said, "Why don't you give the water to the flowers? They would love it." + +Jenny smiled and ran off to do just that. She poured the water from her bucket onto the flowers and watched as they drank it in. + +That day Jenny learnt a valuable lesson. She found out that it's better to be helpful and wise than silly. +Jill and her brother Jack were playing on the slide in the park. Jack was so tall that he could slide with his feet off the ground. + +"That was fun! I'm going to do it again," Jill said. + +Jack laughed. "Wait for me. I'm coming too!" + +They played for hours until it was time for their parents' meeting. Jill and Jack had to hold hands and cross the street together. + +When they got to the other side, Jill looked up and saw something beautiful. Her parents were standing there in a tight hug! + +"Are they hugging?" Jack asked. + +"I think so," Jill said. + +They walked closer and realized that their parents were saying goodbye. It was their last meeting. + +Jill and Jack held hands tightly and watched as their parents finally parted ways. It was the end of something beautiful. +John woke up early in the morning. He was so excited and he couldn't wait to go outside. His dad asked him what he was looking forward to so much and John said that he wanted to ride his new pedal. His dad smiled and reminded him to stay organized. + +When he was finally outside, the sun was shining so brightly on the street. He quickly grabbed his pedal from the shed and ran outside. He tried to pedal but he realized that he couldn't do it on his own. He called out for help and his dad came out of the house with a smile. + +John's dad told him it was time to learn riding a pedal and John was so happy. His dad showed him how to pedal and soon enough, John was able to ride on his own. His dad cheered him and he couldn't stop smiling. He was so proud that he had mastered the pedal all by himself. +Once upon a time Mary and Bob had some money. Mary said, "Let's buy something nice with our money today." Bob said, "That sounds perfect. I have an idea!" + +So Mary and Bob went to the store. They saw a big, beautiful toy and Bob said, "Let's buy this toy!" Mary agreed and they bought it with the money they had. + +When they got home, they opened the box and saw the toy was perfect! Bob said, "I'm so happy we have money and can buy nice things." Mary smiled and said, "Yes, it's so wonderful!" + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sofia. She was three years old and loved playing outside with her friends. One day, her mom told her that it was time for school. The unknown made Sofia feel a bit nervous. + +She said, "Mama, what's school?" Her mom smiled and said, "It's a very special place where you can learn lots of things. You'll make new friends too!" + +Sofia was still feeling a bit unsure, so her mom said, "Don't worry, I will come with you." Sofia was happy when she heard this and smiled. + +The next day Sofia and her mom arrived at school. To her surprise, there were other kids her age playing in the playground and laughing. For the first time, Sofia felt excited about school. + +Her mom said goodbye and left her with a smile, saying, "Come back home when school is done." She gave Sofia a big hug, and that was when Sofia knew coming to school was the right thing to do. +Once there was a guard who lived in a castle. His job was to watch and protect the castle from anything bad. One day he came outside to find a little 3 year old girl. The guard asked her, "What are you doing here?" + +The little girl told him, "I am looking for an original castle. I have heard that this one is the most original." The guard laughed and said, "It sure is! I will let you in to see it." + +He showed her around the castle and told her stories about how it was built. She was amazed at the huge walls and the tall towers. The guard also showed her the different paintings and tapestries that were inside. + +Finally, the guard told the little girl that it was time for her to go. She thanked him for the tour and said goodbye. As she left the castle, he waved goodbye and wished her a safe trip. +Once upon a time, there lived a dancer in the forest. Every day she would gather different flowers, leaves, and berries. She was an incredible dancer and so her movements in the forest were like a beautiful dance. One day the dancer heard a voice calling to her. + +"Hey dancer! Gather together and show me your incredible moves!" + +The dancer followed the voice and when she arrived, she saw a little girl who was three years old. The little girl was so surprised to see the dancer and couldn't believe how incredible she was. + +"Wow! Your dancing is so cool!" the little girl said. + +The dancer thanked her and began to show her some of her amazing moves. The little girl watched in awe and tried to copy her. The two of them danced together for hours and had so much fun. When it was time to go the little girl gave the dancer a big hug. + +"Thank you for gathering together and dancing with me. I'll never forget it,"The little girl said. + +The dancer smiled and was happy to have a new friend. The two of them said goodbye and the little girl skipped home. From that day on they were always friends, gathered together and dancing in the forest. +Once upon a time there was a pilot. He was sad because he was flying all alone. He had no one to help him. +Suddenly he saw something in the sky. It was a box! He thought, "What can be inside?" He had to take a look. + +The pilot flew closer and carefully opened the box. Inside he saw a little bird. "Hi there little bird," the pilot said. "What are you doing here all alone?" + +The bird was scared and replied, "I am lost and I do not know how to go home." + +The pilot was sad. He wanted to help the little bird find its home. He sat thinking for a while and then came up with a plan. He would take the little bird on a journey and they would see where they ended up. + +The little bird said goodbye to the pilot and thanked him for his help. The pilot smiled and promised the bird he would help it get home. + +They both flew off, with hope in their hearts. Together they would find the bird's home. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous bulb in the middle of the forest. The bulb shone brightly and filled the forest with light during the day. Everyone loved it. + +One evening, a fox and a rabbit saw the glowing bulb in the darkness. The fox said to the rabbit, "Let's go see the bulb up close." + +The rabbit nodded and followed the fox. When they arrived, they saw the enormous bulb flanked by two trees. + +The fox stretched and said to the rabbit, "Let's take a nap right here near the bulb." + +The rabbit agreed and curled up with the fox. They slept peacefully, illuminated by the bulb's gentle light. + +When morning came, they said goodbye to the bulb and went their separate ways. The enormous bulb kept shining in the forest, safe and undisturbed. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very alert. One day she heard an interesting noise coming form the kitchen. She went to investigate and found her mom stirring something in a pot. She asked her mom what it was. + +"It's sauce," said her mom. + +The little girl was so excited, she started to jump up and down. Then her mom said something even more exciting: "When the sauce is ready it will yield enough for everyone to have some!" + +The little girl was so eager for the sauce to be ready that she kept an extra alert eye on the pot, just to make sure it was done. + +Soon enough, her mom said that the sauce was done and everybody had a bowl of the delicious sauce. The little girl was so happy that she had 0been alert the entire time. +Once upon a time, there was an old butterfly. She lived in a small meadow with lots of flowers. She was very happy in this meadow and would flutter around the flowers all day. She would wave her wings to say hello to all the other bugs and creatures living nearby. + +One day, a new butterfly arrived. She was so happy to have a friend to play with! They would fly around together and explore the meadow. They shared stories, played games, and had lots of fun. + +Butterfly eventually got really old, but she still enjoyed spending time with her friend. Together, they would go for walks and listen to the sounds of the forest. Her friend was always with her and made life a lot more fun. + +Every day the old butterfly and her new friend would have a nice time together. They were the best of friends and enjoyed each other's company every day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jaya. She was just three years old and very curious about the world around her. + +Jaya was playing in the park one day when the sun started to go down. She watched the orange and pink sunset in awe. In that moment, Jaya wanted to write a story about it. + +She ran home to get her pencil and paper. But when Jaya tried to write the story, she couldn't. All she wrote was scribbles on the page. Jaya felt very frustrated. + +Just then, her mom came over to her and said, "Why don't you use bigger words? You need to use longer words to write a story". Jaya thought about what her mom said. Then she smiled, grabbed her pencil, and began writing her story. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Susie who lived in a village by the sea. She had a pet dog called Daisy. Every morning, Susie and Daisy would go to the beach and spend the day playing together. + +One day, Susie decided to explore the beach and stumbled across a huge pile of powder. She put her hand into the powder and took some back home. + +When Susie showed her mum the pile of powder, her mum told her she had found a huge pile of sand. She explained to Susie the importance of treasure. + +Mum said, “Treasure isn't something you can carry around or play with. It's something you can spend. You can spend it on good things like food, clothes and helping other people.†+ +The moral of the story is that it’s important to spend your treasures wisely. Susie learned that it’s not only important to find treasure, but also to use it in the right way. +Once upon a time, there lived a happy chubby little mouse. His name was Bob and he was always looking for something to do. + +One day, he had a plan. He wanted to explore the foggy world outside his den. He gathered some friends and said, "Let’s explore the fog together!†+ +So off they went, skipping through the woods and searching for fun. They ran, they hopped, and they jumped around, but when they looked around, the fog was everywhere and they couldn’t see far. + +Bob’s little mouse friend Mandy said, “Bob, do you think we’ll ever reach the end of the fog?†Bob thought for a moment, then he smiled and said, “I have an idea. Let’s keep exploring, and I'm sure we can reach the other side.†+ +So they kept exploring until eventually, they reached the end of the fog and were able to see a beautiful, clear sky. All the friends cheered and Bob said, “That’s what happens when you plan for something!†+Once upon a time there was a dolphin who lived in the ocean. He thought he was quite ordinary, just like all the other dolphins. One day he met a little fish who asked him if he could come and play. The dolphin said yes, and he added the little fish to his friends. + +The little fish was very unusual. Whenever something happened, he would always say the same thing: 'let's add something special!' + +The dolphin was initially confused. He didn't understand why the little fish wanted to add anything. But the little fish explained that adding something special could make everyday tasks, even something small like eating lunch or going for a swim, much more fun and enjoyable. + +The dolphin soon started to use the little fish's idea and found that it worked! Everywhere he went he started to look for something special to add to his experience. + +This taught the dolphin that the beauty of life can be found if you take the time to add something special to your everyday. +John was a reliable man. He had a long, sturdy hose in his backyard that he used every week to water his garden. He was proud of his dependable garden, and how it could look so bright in the middle of summer. + +One day, as John was watering his garden with his hose, he heard a noise. He looked down and saw that the hose had split in two! He saw the hose was still leaking water, so he ran to get his toolbox to patch it back up. + +John tried to fix the hose, but he just couldn't seem to get it to work. He was getting more and more frustrated. Suddenly, he heard a voice. + +“What’s wrong, John?†+ +John jumped, and he saw a small rabbit standing in front of him. + +“My hose has split, and I can’t get it fixed,†he said, sadly. + +“Maybe I can help,†the rabbit said. + +John thanked the rabbit, and together they were able to patch the hose back up. John was so relieved that the dependable hose was now fixed! + +But then, the next morning, John went outside to find his garden completely dry. He walked closer and saw that the hose had split again – this time it was beyond repair. John was sad. His reliable garden was now gone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jonathan who loved to play with his parents in the garden. One day, Jonathan was in the garden gathering flowers when he found an oyster sticking out of the ground. He ran up to his parents and asked, "What is this?" His parents replied, "It's an Oyster. It's something special, and you can rub it if you want." + +Jonathan was so excited that he kneeled down and started rubbing the oyster. After a few moments, he felt something soft underneath the oyster's shell. He opened it and found a beautiful pearl inside. He was so happy that he showed it to his parents and smiled. + +His parents then told him that he must have been very gentle and mild to be able to open the oyster's shell. They said that being gentle and mild helped Jonathan find the pearl inside. They also said that being gentle and mild is important in everyday life too. + +Jonathan nodded and took the pearl inside the house. From then on, he made sure to use his gentle and mild nature in any situation that he faced. Not only did he get the pearl, but he also learned a valuable lesson. +Emily was a curious little girl. Every day, she would carry her special basket and go explore the woods around her farmyard. A few days ago, Emily decided to wander even further, and soon found herself an amazing and untouched meadow. She smiled, and said out loud: "Welcome to my secret place!" + +The meadow was bright and sunny, with a small stream running in the middle. Emily set her basket down and started to explore the area, picking flowers and chasing butterflies. Suddenly, a loud noise came out of the bushes. + +Emily, scared and confused, called out: "Who is there?". Out of the bushes, a small squirrel with a naughty smile popped out. The squirrel said to her in a squeaky voice: "I was here first, so why don't you just carry your basket and go?". + +Emily, a bit offended and really confused, thought for a second. Suddenly, her face lit up. She smiled and said: "That's okay, why don't we explore the meadow together?". + +The squirrel, taken aback by Emily's generous offer, agreed enthusiastically. They both enjoyed a beautiful afternoon in the meadow, collecting flowers, chasing more butterflies, and looking for all kinds of pretty stones. + +When the sun started to set, Emily said her goodbye to the squirrel, and told him: "If we both carry with us the things that make us feel most welcomed and happy, +Once upon a time, a little girl named Jane was playing in her garden when suddenly she saw the sunrise. She was very excited and said, "I guess the sun is waking up!" + +Jane watched the sunrise and it was so pretty. She felt happy and started to jump and twirl around the garden. After she was finished, she thought it would be fun to go outside. So she grabbed her coat and ran out. + +When Jane got outside, she noticed things looked different in the daytime than in the night time. Everything was very bright and colorful. She explored her neighborhood, but everything was so boring. + +So Jane decided to play a game. She looked up at the sky and guessed what color it was. She guessed blue, yellow, pink, and orange. But when she looked again, she saw the brightest pink and orange and realized that was the color of the sunrise. + +Then Jane smiled and said "I guess the sun makes everything more fun and colorful." And she ran inside to tell her mommy about the sunrise. +Once upon a time, there was a bad man who did not care about others. He was harsh and uncaring. One day, he dug a deep pit in a garden. He wanted to shrink people and put them in the pit without care. + +One day, a three year old child saw the pit and fell inside. The child kept screaming, but the bad man did not care. As darkness surrounded the child, the bad man slowly started to shrink the child. + +The child screamed for help, but the bad man did not care. He just kept shrinking. When the child was very small, the bad man laughed and pushed the child inside the pit. + +The child was trapped inside the pit forever, never to be seen again. The bad man had made an awful mistake and the child was gone. The harsh man had gotten away with his crime. +Once upon a time there was a fish called Tilly. One day, Tilly went for a swim in the sea. She swam around and splashed in the water. + +Tilly then noticed something weird in the water. It was a dark, green hook. She swam closer to take a look. + +"Hello, who are you?" she said. + +The hook didn't reply. Tilly reached out her fin and touched it, and it started to move. It was alive! + +Suddenly, the hook grabbed hold of Tilly and it dragged her away. She tried to wriggle free but it was no use. Eventually, Tilly got tired and the hook pulled her deep down into the sea. Tilly never saw the surface ever again. +Sam was three years old and he loved cereal. His favorite was the black cereal and he ate it everyday. One day, he saw his big brother eating something orange and asked what it was. His brother said, "I'm eating cereal, but it's not your kind." Sam asked why and his brother said, "because I hate black cereal." Sam was shocked and asked why he hated it. His brother said, "I don't know, I just don't like it." Sam was sad and begged his brother to try it. Finally, his brother agreed and tried a spoonful. To his surprise, he found that he liked it! From then on, they both ate the black cereal together. +One day, Jim and his dad were in the backyard playing. Jim was spinning circles and dad was watching him laugh. Then, dad said, "Jim, lets play a game!" + +Jim said, "Okay!" He hopped up and ran over to his dad. Dad had a tie in his hand and he said, "Hey Jim, I'll tie this on your head and we can see if we can find some differences between the two of us". + +Jim said, "Ooh, okay!" Dad tied the tie on Jim and they both looked in the mirror. They noticed that while they both had two eyes and a smile, they were each very different. Dad was tall and had gray hair, while Jim was short and had brown hair. + +Jim said, "Wow, we're very different!" Dad laughed and said, "That's right, but we still love each other". He leaned in and kissed Jim on the forehead. + +Jim smiled and said, "I love you too, dad!" +One day a man was soaking in the bathtub with his wife. He was a bit weird, but his wife loved him anyway. She kept talking and talking, but the man kept quiet. He wanted to soak and relax. + +All of a sudden, his wife had an idea. She ran out of the bathroom, while he stayed in the tub. A few moments later, she came back in carrying a big bucket. "What's that?" asked the man. His wife said, "I'm going to fill it with water, and you can soak in it!" + +The man was very surprised. He had never heard of this before. But he decided to give it a try. His wife filled the bucket with warm water and the man stepped in. He splashed and played and was having a lot of fun! + +The man was glad that his wife thought of such a weird activity. Now he always looks forward to soaking in the bucket every week. +Once there was a playful hero, who was always up for an adventure. One day he decided to go on a great journey. As he walked through the woods he came across an evil creature. The creature growled and wanted to hurt the hero. + +The hero was brave, so he stepped up and faced the creature. The creature was so scared it began to cry. The hero said, "Don't worry, I won't hurt you". But the creature just shouted "No, I never want to see you again!" + +The hero knew the creature was desperate, so he reached out and gave it a big playful slap. The slap must have done the trick because the creature smiled, then said "Thank you". + +The hero was relieved, he gave the creature a hug and the two of them said goodbye. From then on the hero knew that no matter what, he would be there to protect the creatures in the forest. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Millie. She was only three years old, but she was very excited because it was her birthday. + +Millie was very impatient and wanted to open her gifts. She asked her Daddy, “Can I open my gifts now?†+ +Her Daddy said, “No, you have to wait for your family to arrive. I promise when everyone is here, you can open them.†+ +Millie sighed but she was a good girl and waited. Soon all her family had arrived and Millie started to open her gifts. She was so happy with the lovely presents! + +Millie thanked everyone and they all laughed and hugged her. Daddy said, “That's why I made you promise to wait, so you could enjoy all these wonderful gifts.†+ +Millie smiled and said, “Thank you, Daddy.†+Once upon a time, there lived a man and woman who lived on a cliff. The cliff provided them safety and comfort, so they stayed there a long time. Every morning, the man and woman would go for a walk together and admire the beauty of the cliff and marvel at how alert they felt every time they looked out from the edge. + +One day, the man and woman heard a cry coming from the cliff. They looked all around and found a small bird that had been caught in the weeds. The man and woman approached the bird very gently and provided it a safe home in the nest atop the cliff. + +The man and woman returned to their nest every day to check in on the bird and give it food and water. The bird began to look stronger and stronger, until one day it flew away happily. The man and woman watched it go and felt so alert and happy to have provided such a nice home. + +The man and woman stayed in the same home on the cliff and were always so aware of their surroundings. Every morning, they would take a walk to the cliff and be thankful for the safety and beauty provided to them. +Once upon a time there lived a wild bear in a cave. The bear was big and strong. The bear was also very wise. + +One day, as the bear was walking, he spotted a unique bird. The bird was chirping happily. The bear watched in wonder as the bird flew from one tree to the next. + +The bear decided to follow the bird. After a while the bird led the bear to a pond. The bear decided to get a drink of water. + +Suddenly, the bird began to chirp in a warning way. The bear thought this was strange. She asked the bird why it was warning her. + +The bird replied, “Wisdom tells me something bad will happen if you stay in this place. You must go elsewhere.†+ +The bear heeded the warning and quickly left. The bear never forgot the bird’s wisdom and was thankful for the warning. +Once there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy found a hive in her backyard and she was so excited to see it. She kneeled down and watched the bees busily buzzing around. + +The bees were so busy and Daisy felt very generous. She wanted to share some of the flowers she picked from her garden with the bees. She carefully kneeled down and placed the flowers in the hive. The bees were so happy and began to crowd around the flowers. + +Daisy smiled from ear to ear and watched the bees enjoy the flowers. She kneeled down again and thanked the bees and the hive for being so generous to her. Daisy learned that day that it feels so good to spread kindness and generosity. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who had a body. Her body was very nice. Every day she would go play in her garden. + +One day while she was playing in the garden she spotted a big, colorful bird. She walked up to it, admiring it's beauty. She wanted to pet it, when suddenly, the bird bit her! She screamed and began to cry. + +Her mom rushed out to see what was wrong. The little girl told her what happened. Her mom hugged her, and said to her, "It's ok sweetheart, bodies heal. But it's not nice to try to touch wild animals!" + +The girl nodded, and made sure to stay away from any wild animals. From then on, she always remembered that it's better to look, but never to touch. +Jimmy and his mum were walking outside on a sunny day. Jimmy looked up and saw lots of shadows, some bigger than others, dancing across the ground. "Mummy," said Jimmy, "what are those?" + +His mum smilingly. "Those are the shadows cast by clouds. They are unique, because like us, they are always moving." + +Jimmy smiled. He liked watching the shadows move around. Then he started walking faster, spinning in circles and jumping around, trying to make his own shadow move around. Suddenly he stopped, a little out of breath. + +"What are you doing, Jimmy?" asked his mum. + +Jimmy thought for a moment then replied, "I'm making my shadow move, just like the clouds' shadows." + +His mum smiled, "That's wonderful Jimmy. But you can't keep running forever, it's important to remember to slow down and enjoy the moment from time to time too." + +Jimmy nodded, understanding the importance of taking time to appreciate the simple things around him. He smiled and watched the shadows dance around him one last time, before continuing on his journey. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally had long hair and loved it, but her mom insisted that Sally get a haircut. Sally was so sad but she knew she had to listen to her mom. + +One day they went to a barbershop and Sally saw that the barber was ancient. He was wearing a hat and rarely smiled. Sally was scared. + +Mom says, "Let's get your haircut," but Sally insists that she wants to keep her long hair. + +The old barber says, "You will look nice with a haircut. Your hair will be shinier, softer and you will be cooler." + +Sally hesitates but finally she agrees to get a haircut. The old barber spends some time cutting her hair and it was super nice! Sally loves her new haircut and jumps with joy. + +Mom and Sally thank the old barber and say goodbye. Mom and Sally walk back home with a happy smile. +Once upon a time, there was a driver with a very huge truck. He was on his way to the market to buy some things. + +At a certain point, the driver got lost and noticed a mysterious house in the woods. He thought it might be a good idea to ask for directions there. + +He knocked on the door, and a little old woman appeared. She had a very kind smile. + +"Excuse me, do you know the way to the market?" said the driver. + +The old woman shook her head. "No, I cannot help you," she said. "But let me give you something to remember me by!" + +The woman handed him a strange wooden box, and said: "Make sure you count all 100 red pebbles in this box, before you open it." + +The driver was puzzled but thanked her for the gift. He placed it in his truck and drove towards the market. + +When he was almost there, he noticed a huge explosion. It turned out that the wooden box he had been given was full of dynamite! + +The driver was killed in the explosion, and the little old woman was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old, with bright eyes and a head full of curls. Every day, she was given a special task. Today, her mommy told her this: + +"Go close that blue door, and you'll have success!" + +Lucy smiled as she ran to the front door. She knew that this was a very important task. She closed the door, feeling excited and proud. + +"Did I do it?" she asked her mommy. + +Her mommy nodded. "You sure did! You did it with success! You should be very happy," she said, giving her a hug. + +Lucy was happy and proud. She had completed her task with success! She would remember this special moment forever. +Fred and his teddy were sitting on the porch. Fred smiled as he watched the clouds move around in the sky. His teddy watched too. Suddenly, Fred remembered something. He remembered his mom had said she would come back soon. Fred was so happy he jumped up, hugged his teddy, and ran inside. + +When Fred opened the door he saw his mom at the kitchen table with a thoughtful look on her face. She had a big hug ready for Fred when he ran in. "Hi Fred!" she said. "I've missed you!" +Fred hugged her back, tight. Mom said, "Let's have some lunch!" + +So Fred and his mom ate lunch together, and talked about what they had done that day. Fred told his mom all about watching the clouds on the porch. Mom listened intently, and was so happy to hear about Fred's day. + +When it was time for his mom to leave, Fred gave her another hug. He was so sad to say goodbye, but he was also so thankful for the thoughtful hug from his mom. +One day, Molly was playing outside in her garden. She felt like doing something exciting, so she decided to stretch her legs. She ran down the garden path and all around the garden, just stretching and feeling the sun on her face. + +At the bottom of the garden, she found a big track. It was so long and wide, Molly could barely see the other side. She knew it was the perfect thing for stretching her legs. + +Molly started running along the track, getting faster and faster until she was running as fast as she could. She was feeling so lively! + +Molly zoomed past trees and bushes, along the track and back again. She leapt over puddles, spun around in circles and jumped up and down as she ran. She was having so much fun! + +When she finally stopped and had a rest, she could feel how much her legs had stretched. Molly smiled, feeling ready to take on anything. +Molly and her dad were at the park. Molly had her bike and her dad had a bucket of paint. Molly put on her helmet and followed her dad over to the slide. + +"What are we going to do, Dad?" asked Molly. + +"We are going to paint the slide," said her dad. + +Molly got the paint brush and started to paint the slide. She spread the paint from the top to the bottom. When she finished, she stepped back to admire her work. + +Suddenly, she felt guilty. She thought of the other kids who now wouldn't be able to use the slide. She turned to tell her dad, but saw he wasn't paying attention. He was already painting the swings. + +Molly couldn't stand it anymore, so she quickly grabbed some newspaper and wiped away the paint. Her dad, seeing what she had done, stopped painting and looked at her kindly. + +"I was wrong," Molly said. "I'm sorry." + +"It's OK," said her dad. "Next time, let's find something else to paint." + +Molly smiled and hugged her dad. She was glad he didn't make her feel guilty about it. +Once there was a rabbit named Daisy. Daisy was very graceful and she loved to run and play. She was the fastest rabbit in her forest home! + +One day, Daisy was playing in the meadow when she slipped and hurt her leg. She felt sad and couldn't play. She knew she needed help to repair her leg. + +Thankfully, her friends came to the rescue. They worked together to repair her leg and make it better. Daisy was so happy to be able to play again. They celebrated with a victory dance! + +From that day on, Daisy was even more graceful than before. Whenever she ran and played, her friends cheered for her victory. She reminded them that with the help of her friends, anything is possible! +One day, a young girl named Mia was walking through the woods with her mom. As they walked, Mia heard a soft rustling in the bushes. Mia's mom knelt down and whispered, "Let's be very quiet, Mia." + +Mia was curious and tried to take a closer look, but her mother held her back. From the bushes, a lady came out. She was wearing a beautiful green dress and walking slowly. + +The lady whispered softly. "Are you ready for what I'm about to reveal?" Mia's mom nodded, but Mia was confused. + +The lady smiled and slowly opened her hand. Inside was a sparkling blue stone. "This is for you, Mia," she said. Mia was so excited and immediately grabbed it. + +"This is the secret of the forest," the Lady explained. "I give it to you because I think you are ready." Mia looked up at her mother, not sure what to do. Her mother smiled reassuringly. + +Mia hugged the Lady, grateful for the secret of the forest. With a twinkle in her eye, the Lady said, "Let's keep this between us, okay?" Mia nodded, already dreaming of the adventures she would have with her secret. +Mama and Papa were walking down the street. They were talking about the amazing things they wanted to do. Then a brilliant light appeared in the sky. + +"What is that?" asked Papa. + +Mama smiled. "It's a surprise," she said. + +The light suddenly got bigger and brighter before revealing a beautiful rainbow in the sky. + +Mama and Papa both gasped. + +"It's a sign of peace!" said Papa. + +They walked together in the direction of the rainbow, their hearts filled with joy and hope. + +When the reached the source of the rainbow, they found a beautiful garden. The brilliant flowers, trees and birds filled the air with peace. + +Mama and Papa smiled at each other. Everything was perfect. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. Jane was three years old and she loved to bake. + +One day, she grabbed some kitchen items, including some flour and eggs. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I bake something?" + +Her mom said, "That sounds great, Jane! You can bake a cake!" + +Jane smiled and got to work. She mixed the ingredients together and put the cake in the oven. After a few minutes, she put on her oven mitt and opened the oven door. Out came a delicious, freshly-baked cake! + +Jane was so excited that she called all her friends over. Her friends arrived and they had a great time. They ate cake and played games. + +Jane held her arm up and said, "Look at this arm! It's so strong from all that baking!" Her friends laughed and continued playing. It was a fun afternoon — definitely not boring! +Once upon a time there was a lawyer. He was generous and helped lots of people in their time of need. One day, he was heading to work when he saw a little girl. She was trying to win a toy at a carnival game but could not quite get the hang of it. + +The lawyer smiled and stopped to talk to the little girl. He asked her what she wanted to win. The girl replied: "I want a new doll!" +The lawyer said kindly, "Let me show you how it's done." + +The lawyer helped the little girl and after lots of practice, she finally won the doll! She was so excited and gave the lawyer a big hug. + +The lawyer was so happy he had been able to help the little girl. He said goodbye, feeling proud that he had been generous. He walked away with a smile on his face! +Once upon a time, there was a fair princess who loved to skip. Every day, she would skip to the park and hop around in the grass. One day, she found a beautiful sword. + +It was shiny and sparkled in the sunlight. She held the sword in her tiny hands. She couldn't believe how light it felt and how soft the grip was. + +The princess skipped around the park with her sword for hours. She imagined she was a brave warrior ready to battle any enemy. In the end, she put her sword back on the ground and skipped away home. + +But she knew she would always remember the day she skipped with a sword. +One day, Joe went for a walk. He saw something shiny in the grass, so he bent down and grabbed it. It was a penny! Joe smiled and put the penny in his pocket. He kept walking and saw a funny looking dog. He thought it was the funniest dog he had ever seen! He kept walking until he saw an ice cream stand. He grabbed his penny and went over to buy the ice cream. It was so cold and yummy, it made Joe smile! + +Little did Joe know, but that penny he had grabbed earlier was part of his grandpa's treasure. Grandpa had been looking everywhere for it and Joe's mom was really glad that he had found it. Joe was happy too, because he got an ice cream with his penny! +Dave was walking down the street. He felt shy and was looking down. He was wearing a navy blue shirt. Then, he saw someone skipping towards him. + +It was Sarah. Dave looked up, surprised. Sarah was always so full of life. + +Dave: "Hi Sarah. What are you skipping for?" + +Sarah: "Today's a special day and I'm so excited! It's my birthday!" + +Dave: "That's great! Happy Birthday!" + +Sarah: "Thank you! Let's skip together!" + +Dave: "Ok!" + +Dave and Sarah laughed and giggled as they skipped down the street. They skipped and skipped until Sarah had to go home. + +Dave: "Bye Sarah. Have a great day!" + +Sarah: "Bye Dave. Thank you for skipping with me!" + +Dave smiled and waved as Sarah skipped away. He thought, "She will always make me smile." +Mandy and her mom went shopping. Mandy saw a dress and begged her mom to buy it. "Please mommy, can I wear it?" + +Mommy smiled. "Yes, Mandy, you can wear it." + +Mandy was so excited. She wore the dress and twirled around the store. While she was twirling, she bumped into the store's network wires and made a mess! + +Mandy felt a little guilty for making a mess, but her mom smiled and hugged her. "It's okay, Mandy. Accidents can happen." + +Mandy was relieved and happy. She hugged her mom and thanked her for understanding. She knew she could always count on her mom, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy rabbit who lived in a big forest. Every day, he looked out of his home to see what was happening in the world. One particular day, he noticed a sad woman weeping in the distance. The rabbit felt very curious and wanted to know why the woman was crying, so he hopped over to her. + +The woman told him that a big snow storm was coming and she would have to leave her home, which made her very sad. She knew the snow would be too cold for her and she would have to go somewhere else for shelter. + +The nosy rabbit felt so sorry for the woman that he gave her some of his warmest fur to keep her safe and warm during the storm. The woman thanked the rabbit for his kindness and quickly wrapped up in his fur and felt much safer. + +The next day, a giant snow storm did come, covering the entire forest in a thick blanket of white snow. The rabbit stayed warm and cozy in his home, and the woman stayed safe in hers because of his fur. + +When the snow finally melted away, the rabbit went back to see how the woman was doing. To his surprise, she thanked him again and said that the snow had been very cold and she would not have survived without his help. + +The nosy rabbit beamed with happiness and joy knowing that he had helped someone in need. He knew that it was his kindness that +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Julie who was brilliant. She loved to study and was always curious about things around her. One day, she noticed a zipper on daddy's coat, and she wanted to know what it was. + +"What's that?" she asked her daddy, pointing at the zipper. + +Daddy smiled. "That's a zipper. It helps to close coats, like mine, so they don't open up." + +Julie then tried to touch it, but her daddy stopped her and said, "No, no, Julie. You shouldn't touch the zipper. It isn't safe." + +But Julie didn't listen. She wanted to see what a zipper felt like, so she pulled it. Suddenly, her dad's coat was covered in tiny pieces! + +"Oh no!" her daddy said with a frown. "That was very naughty, Julie. You shouldn't have touched the zipper. Now remember, next time you should listen to what your daddy tells you." + +Julie felt awful and started to cry. She understood that she had done something bad and that there was no fixing her mistake. She had ruined her daddy's coat with the zipper and it was a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack loved to be messy, but his mom didn't like it. Every day, she would warn Jack not to make a mess. + +Today, Jack saw a dish on the floor. He didn't care about the warning his mom gave him, he just wanted to play with the dish. He picked it up and started to cover it with his toys. + +Jack's mom saw him and said, "Jack! I told you not to make a mess! I'm sorry but I have to take away the dish. Do not mess with it again!" + +Jack was very sad. He looked at the dish before his mom took it away and said to himself, "I should have listened to my mom's warning!" +Once there was an elderly gentleman who had a beautiful pin. He treasured this pin dearly, and wore it everyday on his lapel. One day, he was walking home and he passed a group of children in the park. + +The children saw the pin and asked the man if they could touch it. He hesitated, but he thought it would be good to share his pin with them. He let them take turns touching the pin, and the children were delighted. + +The children asked the elderly man if he would play a game with them. He agreed and the children began to form two teams. The man joined the game, but he wasn't very good at it. + +The game ended and the elderly man had lost. He was about to leave when one of the children spoke to him. She said that the winner of the game would get to keep the pin, and she asked if he would surrender it to them. + +The elderly man had no choice but to surrender his pin to the group of children. He watched sadly as they ran off with his beloved pin, but then he smiled. He was happy to have shared his pin with the children, and that was all that mattered. +Once there was an ancient kitchen. In it, lived a small snail named Sally. Every day Sally would crawl around the kitchen discovering new things. + +One day Sally was crawling through the kitchen when she heard a voice that said, "Get out!" It was a loud and scary voice and Sally was scared. She stopped and asked, "Who said that?" + +The voice answered, "I said it. You have to leave this kitchen now. Come out of there at once!" + +Sally was very frightened so she slowly started to crawl out of the kitchen. As she did, the voice said, "You had better be careful. If anyone catches you crawling around they won't be happy and they'll make sure you never crawl in this kitchen again." + +Sally was very scared and quickly crawled away. She never returned to the ancient kitchen again and sadly never explored it. +Once upon a time, there was a blue book. Inside the book were lots of pictures and stories. + +Billy saw the book and thought "Maybe if I take this book and play with it, it will be fun!". So, he grabbed the book and tried to open it. + +At that moment, his mum walked into the room and said to Billy, "No son! That book is not for playing. You need to shut it." + +Billy was sad. He wanted to play with the book. But, he listened to his mum and shut the book and put it back where it was. + +Billy thought about what his mum said to him. He realised that what his mum said was true - sometimes it's better to not play with things that don't belong to you, or do something that you are not supposed to do. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your parents. Doing the right thing can always make you feel proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ruby. She loved to play outside in her big backyard. One day, she found a special stone. It was funny looking because it looked like it could stand up! + +Ruby wanted to try and balance the stone on its own. She placed the funny stone on the ground with her two hands. She stepped back and watched. The stone balanced perfectly! She was so happy, she couldn't help but smile. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. "That's really cool!" It was her mum! She had been looking at Ruby the whole time. + +Ruby's mum smiled. "It looks like you can balance perfectly, just like the stone!" + +Ruby smiled back and said, "Yes, I can balance funny stones like this one!" + +Ruby and her mum continued to practice balancing stones in the backyard. It was fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little three-year-old girl who loved to paint. Every week, she grabbed her paintbrush and found a new thing to paint. + +One day, the girl stumbled upon a big, filthy statue in a meadow. She was so excited to have something new to paint. She asked her mom if she could paint it. + +"Yes, you can paint it," said Mom. "But you must be careful. Make sure your painting is beautiful." + +The girl smiled and started to paint. She carefully spread the paint around the statue, slowly covering the filth in bright colors. After several hours, the statue was completely transformed. + +The girl stepped back and admired her work. "Look Mom," she said proudly. "Isn't it nice?" + +Mom smiled. "Yes, it's very nice," she said. "It looks much better now." + +The little girl smiled widely and hugged the statue. She was proud of her work and excited to show her friends. +One day, a mother and her three year old daughter, Kayla, were walking through the park. As they walked, they heard a loud alarm ringing in the distance. + +Kayla stopped walking and said, "What's that sound, mummy?" + +"That is an alarm," the mother replied. "It means it's time for everybody to unite together." + +Kayla looked confused so her mother explained, "Unite means coming together for something. In this case, it means that we will all stand in the park, and link arms with each other." + +Kayla was so excited to be part of the very first unity of the park. She ran and linked arms with the other people in the park. People were smiling and talking to each other in an friendly, regular way. + +It was such a special moment to share with the community, and Kayla was thankful to be a part of it. +Once upon a time there was a boy called John. John was honest and always tried to do the right thing. One day he decided to go fishing. He took his fishing net and prepared to go fishing. On the way he met a mean man who said he wanted to join him. John wasn't sure if he could trust the man, but he was honest and decided to give him a chance. + +John and the man reached the lake and John started to prepare his fishing net. He was almost finished when the mean man snatched the net away and said he was going to keep it for himself. John started to cry. + +The mean man said, "If you want your net back, you must give me your money." John was very scared, but he was honest and said, "I don't have any money to give you." The mean man just laughed at John and ran away with the net. + +Sadly, John was unable to go fishing. He had been so honest, but the mean man just took advantage of him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She wanted to build a castle in her backyard, so she went to get some bricks from the store. Jane took her mother's advice and worked diligently and independently to build her castle. + +But when it came time to finish the castle, Jane noticed something strange. The brick in her hand was melting! It was so hot that Jane quickly dropped it to the ground. + +"Mommy!" Jane cried. "My brick is melting!" + +Her mother ran over to help, and saw that the sun was shining directly on the brick, and that’s what made it melt. + +"Ah," Jane's mother said. "We need to put something over the brick to keep the sun off so it won't melt anymore. Shall we try a hat?" + +Jane smiled and nodded, and soon she and her Mom had found a hat big enough to cover the brick. Sure enough, the brick stayed cool, and Jane was able to finish her castle. She was so proud of herself for working independently, and soon the castle was finished. +Mary and her mom were walking in the park. It was a sunny day and they were enjoying the outdoor air. + +Suddenly, they spotted an envelope lying on the grass. Curious, they both walked over and picked it up. + +Mary's mom smiled and opened the envelope. Inside was a small piece of paper with something written on it. + +Mary's mom said: "Let's try to solve this puzzle!. Let's look at it together." + +Mary was excited. She was very creative and had many ideas. They both used their heads to think of new ways to solve the puzzle. + +After a lot of hard work and creative thinking, they had parted the puzzle. Mary was so proud of their work. Her mom said: "Well done Mary! We did it!" + + Mary smiled a big smile, happy that she had been so creative and that she had solved the puzzle with her mom. +Once upon a time there was a daddy who was running. He was in a hurry. He wanted to get somewhere fast. The sky was gloomy, and time was running out. + +He ran through the tall grass and jumped over logs. The grass felt tickly against his legs. He kept running until he reached a little house. + +He opened the door and saw a cozy room. Inside was his 3 year old daughter, who was playing with her toys. When she saw her Daddy, she ran over and gave him a big hug. + +Daddy was so happy to see her. He said they had to hurry though. He explained that they had to run to the store before closing time. + +So, the two of them put on their shoes and raced out the door. Daddy and his daughter ran through the tall grass and jumped over logs. The grass tickled their legs as they were going faster and faster. + +They arrived at the store just in time and were both very relieved. Daddy grabbed some items and they raced back to the little house. Even though it was a gloomy day, they ended up having a lot of fun. +Jimmy was picking flowers in the garden when he heard someone calling him. When he turned around he saw his mom's friend, Max. His mom told him that Max was a good friend but, confused, Jimmy just looked at him. + +Max said to Jimmy, "Hello, do you want to go for a walk and pick some more flowers?". Jimmy wasn't sure what to do and became scared. Suddenly he heard Max say, "If you don't come with me I'll have to make a threat". + +Jimmy, now feeling scared and confused, wanted to find his mom. He asked Max where she was. Max told him that she was inside and that she was waiting for him. + +Jimmy ran back to his mom's house and hugged her tight. He told her about Max and his mom reassured him that Max was her good friend and that he wouldn't hurt him. + +Jimmy was so relieved that he asked his mom if they could go and pick some more flowers together. His mom said they could and they went off, hand-in-hand, to pick a colourful bunch of flowers together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. He was very brave and loved to slide. One day, he decided to go for a slide in the park. Above, the sky was grey and the lightning kept shining brightly. But Max wasn't scared. He felt happy and ready for an adventure. + +Suddenly, it began to rain. It was cold and raindrops started to fall from the sky. "It's probably just a few raindrops," thought Max. So he kept sliding. But then, the rain started coming down harder and harder. Before Max knew it, he was in a big thunderstorm. + +The lightning kept flashing and the thunder kept roaring.Max was getting scared now and tried to run away. But he couldn't go anywhere. In a few seconds, Max was struck by a lightning bolt. The lightning hit him and he was never seen again! + +Max's story serves as a reminder – always be careful when it's cold and rainy outside. +One day, little Tara was walking in the park. She saw something shiny on the ground. She stooped down to take a look and saw a big piece of metal. It was sparkly and shiny. + +"What is this?" asked little Tara. She was very confused. + +Just then, an old man came walking by. He said, "That is a piece of metal. It shines brightly in the sun. Why don't you pick it up and take it home?" + +Little Tara thought this was a good idea. She picked up the metal and put it in her pocket. She then skipped away, feeling very happy and excited. + +On her way back home, she showed the metal to all her friends. They all agreed it was very pretty and shiny. + +Little Tara was glad that she was able to find such a beautiful piece of metal in the park. She made sure to keep it safe and always keep it shining. +Once upon a time, there was a lab. It had many things to explore. In the lab, there was a big dog named Spot. Spot was always alert. He liked to watch everything that was going on. + +One day, Spot heard a long, loud noise. It was so loud that it made him jump. He saw a cute, small girl. She had a big smile on her face. Spot wanted to make friends with the girl, so he wagged his tail. + +The girl said "Hi Spot!" Spot was so excited that the girl knew his name. He licked her hand and started playing with the girl. She was so full of happiness. + +Spot and the girl started to explore the lab. They went to the top of the room and found a fun game. They played all day, and Spot was very alert as he watched them. + +At the end of the day, the girl hugged Spot with a big smile. Spot was so happy that he had a new friend. They said goodbye, and they would meet again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a girl and her little brother. They wanted to be powerful and help people, so they decided to be superheroes. So they each got a special case to wear. Inside the cases were powerful things to help them save others. + +The brother had a case with a shiny badge that he could wave to make things better. The girl had a case with a funny-looking wand that she could use to save things. Whenever someone needed help, they went flying off to the rescue. + +One day, they had to go save a man in a far-away castle. So they put on their cases, waved their powerful things and flew there. In the castle, the man was in trouble. But the brother and girl arrived just in time to save him. + +They all celebrated together and the man was so happy. Together, the brother and sister had used the power from their cases to save the day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to explore and was always eager to find new paths to explore. One day, her mom asked her to stay in the garden, but Lucy just had to go look around. + +So, she quickly ran away, looking for new paths to explore. She came across a big pond, surrounded by a large and mysterious woods. Lucy was very curious, she wanted to find out what was in there. + +She carefully stepped into the woods and soon discovered a path leading away from the pond. As she explored, she heard a voice calling her name. It was her mom! + +She got so scared, she wanted to escape. But it was too late, her mom had already seen her. Lucy felt very embarrassed and hid her face in her hands. Her mom came to her and said, "It's ok, Lucy, let's go home now". + +Lucy was grateful that her mom wasn't mad and they both went home, hand in hand. Lucy learned to always stay where she was supposed to, or else she would get embarrassed. +Tommy opened the door to his grandma's house. He could smell something sweet, like a cookie. He ran down the hallway until he saw his grandma in the kitchen. "Hi, Grandma!" Tommy said, but she didn't respond. He spoke louder, "Grandma! Hi!" She was ignoring him, so Tommy stuck his tongue out at her. + +Grandma opened her eyes wide, "Tommy! You shouldn't ignore people that way. Now, what would you like?" Tommy could see the cookie on the table so he replied with a smile, "A cookie, please!" + +Grandma reached for the cookie and gave it to Tommy. He said thank you and took a big bite. It was so sweet and delicious that he started to dance around the kitchen, until his grandma said, "No more ignoring other people now, okay?" Tommy laughed and agreed. He ate the cookie and gave his grandma a big hug. +Once there was a bunny, who wanted to go for a walk in the park. He slowly hopped away, taking steps with each leap. When the bunny got to the park, he noticed the grass was very green and the flowers were starting to spring up. + +The bunny saw a squirrel. He said, "Hello there! Let's explore the park together!" The squirrel agreed, and they set off. They took slow steps as they walked around and admired the beautiful blooms. + +The bunny and the squirrel went to the pond and watched the birds that were floating on the water. Then something amazing happened. The bunny saw a frog that was hopping along. He eagerly asked the frog to join them and the frog said yes. + +The three of them spent the day playing together in the park and exploring the world around them. They took slow steps and watched the flowers as they sprung up out of the ground. When it was time to go home, all three friends said goodbye and went their own way. +Jimmy was a 3 year old boy. He was playing with his toys in his room. Then he heard a sound coming from the kitchen. He went to see what was happening. + +When he reached the kitchen, he saw water coming out of a yellow faucet! He was very excited and ran to turn it off. He waved his hands in the air, "Mum! The faucet is be-ing yellow!" + +Mum came in a hurry and turned off the faucet. "Don't worry Jimmy, I'll take care of it," she said. + +Jimmy smiled and ran out of the kitchen. He was so happy that he had discovered the yellow faucet! He went back to playing with his toys, thinking about the yellow faucet. +Once upon a time, there lived an ancient turtle in a pond. She was one of the oldest turtles in the area. Every morning, she would spray her vest with fresh water from the pond. + +One day, a little boy saw her. He thought the oldest turtle must be special and so he decided to come and visit her daily to watch her spray her vest. + +The boy loved learning from the turtle and he asked her if there was something he could help with. The turtle told the boy she needed help keeping her vest clean so she explained to him about the fresh water she used every morning. + +The boy was so excited that he began helping her spray her vest every morning. The two of them enjoyed the fun they had and became good friends. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind and help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Benny. Benny was very nosy. His mom always gave him strict warnings not to get too nosy, but Benny just had to go ahead and do it anyway. + +One day, Benny was sitting at the dinner table eating his lunch. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise coming from his bedroom. He really wanted to investigate, but his mom told him not to. + +But Benny couldn't keep away from his bedroom. He wanted to see what the noise was, so he left his lunch on the dinner table and rushed over. He swung open his bedroom door, and what he saw shocked him. His bedroom was shrinking! Benny was so scared, he quickly ran back to the dinner table, sat down and started to eat his lunch until his mom came back in the room. + +Benny realized something important that day - being nosy usually leads to trouble. Benny knew he didn't always have to investigate every loud noise he heard. From then on, Benny knew it was better to listen to his mom, and show her respect. +One day, a hard cow was walking through the field. Suddenly, the cow tripped over a big rock and fell into a big hole. She tried to get out, but the sides were too hard for her to climb up. She started to cry. + +Suddenly, a little girl appeared. She had seen the cow fall into the hole and she wanted to help. She had a bucket of water with her and she started to fill the hole up with water. + +But that didn't seem to make the cow feel better. She was still very sad and cried more and more. The girl was worried and wondered what she could do. + +Then she had an idea. She ran to her house and came back with a bale of hay. She put it in the water and the hay filled up the hole. The cow grabbed it with her mouth and pulled herself out of the water. + +The little girl was so happy she had saved the cow. The cow was wet, but happy and very thankful. She thanked the little girl and they both turned and walked away into the warm summer sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a perfect swamp. Every day, two animals who lived in the swamp, an owl and a frog, would play together. The owl liked flying around the swamp, and the frog liked hopping around it. One day, the two very best friends decided to separate for a while. + +"I don’t need to hop around the swamp all the time," said the frog. +"I don’t need to fly around it all the time," said the owl. + +So the owl flew to the edge of the swamp and the frog hopped to the other side of it. As they looked around the swamp, they both realized they had made a big mistake. Nothing was as perfect as when they were together. + +"It’s not the same without you," said the owl. +"I miss you," said the frog. + +Finally, they both understood that they needed each other and promised to always stay together. They flew and hopped back to the perfect swamp, and lived in it happily ever after. +The little girl was playing with her dolls. She was having so much fun! She carefully chose a colorful dress for each doll. She even picked out a colorful collar for each one. + +The little girl's mother walked into the room. She smiled at the little girl, admiring her hard work. + +The mother said, "That's a beautiful dress you chose for your dolls. It looks so colorful!" + +The little girl beamed with pride. She said, "Yes! And I even found the perfect collars for each one." + +The mother hugged the little girl and said, "You did a wonderful job dressing your dolls. They look so nice!" + +The little girl smiled and thanked her mother. She was so happy with the way she had dressed her dolls. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy named Peter. Peter was very nervous. One day his mom asked him to do something he did not want to do. + +"You must put on your sweater, Peter, it's getting cold." + +Peter shook his head. He was too nervous to do it. + +But his mom knew that he had to, so she said, "Peter, if you do what I say, something good will happen, I promise. So please, just try." + +Peter slowly put on the sweater as his mom watched and smiled. Then, all of a sudden, a large card came in the mail. On it was written a letter from Peter's grandma from far away. + +She had sent Peter a present - a big toy truck! + +When Peter saw his present, his face lit up in a big smile. + +The moral of the story is: when you do something you don't want to do, something good will happen! +Hank and Bill were best friends and they spent every day together. They would go out and play in the backyard, swinging on the swing set until the sky turned pink. One day, they decided to build a treehouse and make it a special place only for them. + +They worked together and planned it out carefully. It was organized perfectly. They even found a door to put on it. + +Hank and Bill played in the treehouse for weeks, until another kid moved in nearby. His name was George and he wanted to join them. They said no and wouldn't let George come into the treehouse. + +Everyday George would ask, but Hank and Bill still wouldn't let him in. Finally, they got so fed up with him that they decided to not spend time together anymore. They never saw each other after that. The treehouse was empty and never got used again. +Mama was a successful baker. She owned a bakery that sold cakes, cupcakes and muffins. Her cakes were very popular in the village. + +One day, she was making a special cake for someone's birthday. She was almost done when she realized she had forgotten the icing for the cake. She asked her three year old daughter if she wanted to help. + +The three year old agreed to help, so Mama gave her a spoon and showed her how to do the icing. The daughter started to put on the icing, but after a few minutes she quit. + +Mama was shocked and asked her why she had quit. The three year old explained that her thumb hurt. She had been pressing down on the spoon too hard when she was icing the cake. + +Mama said, "I understand how tricky this is, but if you try your best you can be successful. Let me show you how to be more gentle. Here, put your thumb on the spoon like this." + +The three year old tried again and finally the cake had the perfect icing. Mama was very proud of her daughter and gave her a big hug. From then on, Mama and her daughter baked cakes together often and had lots of fun. +One day Mummy, Daddy and their little boy, Tim, decided to go and visit Grandma. + +When they arrived, Grandma was so pleased to see them. She said, +"I have a surprise for you all. I made some purple jam today!" + +Tim was so excited. He was never allowed to eat jam, so this was a treat. Grandma gave them all a spoon so they could try it. + +Mummy and Daddy tasted it and said, "Wow! It's delicious Grandma, thank you." + +Tim took one lick of the purple jam and said, "Mm, yum! I like it." + +Grandma laughed and said, "I'm so glad you all enjoy it. Let's have some more!" + +So they all enjoyed the tasty purple jam and had a lovely visit. +Once upon a time there was a fox named Fred. He had a long, fluffy tail which caught the eye of every other animal in the forest. + +One day, Fred was walking through the woods when he noticed a rabbit nearby. The rabbit began to tease Fred about his tail. He was certain that the rabbit just wanted to have a tail like his own. + +Fred was getting angry, but he stayed calm. He had a plan. He decided to show the rabbit just how much fun a tail could be. He hopped, jumped, and even spun around with his tail. + +The rabbit was so impressed with Fred's tail that he begged to have his own. But since a rabbit can't have a tail like a fox, Fred just laughed. + +Finally, the rabbit pleaded, "Please, Fred. I want to be like you. Can't you give me a tail?" + +Fred laughed again, but then he smiled. He was feeling very lucky, so he decided to let the rabbit have one of his tail's feathers. + +The rabbit was delighted, and soon all the animals in the forest cheered for Fred. They all thought he was very kind to share even part of his precious tail. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called James. He was only three years old and he loved to play outside. + +One day, his mum said to him, “James, why don’t you go and explore with your toy truck?†+ +James was very excited. He got into his truck and drove off. He went around corners and over bumps. + +He noticed that the clouds in the sky were changing the weather. He watched them for a while, until he came across something else. + +James saw a fake flower at the side of the road. He got out of his truck and looked at it. “Where did this come from?†he asked himself. He wanted to find out, so he decided to follow the flower. + +The flower led him to a fake castle. He was very excited to see it. The castle was full of bright colours and sparkles. + +James couldn't believe his eyes. “Wow!†he said. He knew he'd found something special. + +He knew that he had to go back home now, so he said goodbye to the fake castle and took the flower with him. On the way back, he looked up at the clouds again, thinking about the fake castle. + +He was very happy that he had followed the flower, because now he knew what was behind it. It was a magical place that he could go +Once upon a time there was a wise old man. He was always collecting bubbles around the village. One day he came across a young girl playing in the park. She was so curious about the bubbles that the old man was collecting. She asked him what he was doing. + +The old man smiled and said, “I am collecting these bubbles because I am wise. I know that if I collect enough of them, I will be granted a special wish.†+ +“Wow!†said the little girl. “What kind of wish will you make?†+ +The wise old man replied, “I will make the wish for world peace.†+ +The little girl was so impressed by the old man’s wisdom. She decided to help him collect the bubbles so they could make the special wish together. As they worked together, the little girl’s wish came true. Peace was restored in the village, thanks to the wise old man and the little girl who helped him collect the bubbles. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved playing with his yacht. Every day he took it out to the lake to sail. + +One day, he took his yacht out like always, but it wasn't sailing fast enough. He wanted to go faster. + +"Maybe if I reverse it, I can make it go faster," he thought. So he did, and the yacht reversed. + +He felt happy as he went faster and faster, until something went wrong. He heard a loud noise and the yacht stopped. + +He started to cry. His dad heard him and came to help. + +"Why did you reverse it?" his dad asked. + +"I wanted to go faster," the little boy said, sobbing. + +His dad hugged him and said, "It's okay, sweetheart. We can fix it." + +So with lots of hard work, the dad fixed the yacht. The little boy was happy again, and he learned an important lesson- never reverse a yacht without thinking first! +Once upon a time there was a cow. She was a very nice cow, but one day something happened. Her leg got broken! The cow could not walk and it was very sad. + +The cow's friend was very worried about her. He said, "Mary, why don't you try something to make yourself feel better?" + +Mary the cow thought a moment and said, "I think I should taste the grass. It might make me feel better." So Mary tasted the grass. + +At first, she didn't like it, but then she realized it was really good. In fact, it made her feel better. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes even something that seems bad can be a blessing in disguise. Even broken things can make us happy. +Once there was a bunny, who was very stubborn. He wanted to do all the things he wanted himself and would never listen to anyone. One day, he decided to go for a walk in the woods. As he was hopping through the trees, he came across a very small needle. He was intrigued and wanted to know more. He bent down and reached out to touch it. Suddenly, he was disturbed when he saw something frightening lurking in the shadows. He was too stubborn to turn around and run away. He bravely stood his ground, with the needle in his hand. + +Just then, the dark figure stepped out of the shadows. It was a fox. The fox asked the bunny why he had the needle and the bunny explained that he was not sure, but he just had a feeling that he need it. The fox was so impressed and proud of the bunny's bravery, that he decided to help him. Together, they used the needle to fix the bunny's torn ear and the fox said his goodbyes, as the sun was setting. The bunny returned home, feeling proud of himself for being so brave and meeting his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a wild hill. On the hill was a lot of junk that was all over the place. A small girl came to the hill and she wanted to organize it. She started by picking up the things that were on the ground. She put them in piles, so it was much easier to see what was on the hill. + +The girl worked hard to organize the stuff on the hill. She felt like she was on an adventure! She made a path up the hill so it was easier to get around. Soon, the wild hill was organized. The girl now had an organized hill and she was happy. + +The girl climbed to the top of the hill. She looked around and felt proud of her work. Then, she ran down the hill. The girl grabbed some of the things she had organized and went home. The organized hill was wild and fun again! +One day, Mommy and Johnny were walking in the park. Johnny stopped suddenly and pointed. "Look, Mommy!" he said. Mommy saw a small bird on the ground. "Oh, how sweet!" She said. + +Mommy and Johnny walked over to the bird. "Can I pick it up, Mommy?" Johnny asked. Mommy nodded her head. Johnny carefully held the bird. It was so soft, and clean. + +Suddenly, a dog ran up to Mommy and Johnny. It was huge, with sharp teeth. "Let go of the bird, Johnny!" Mommy said. Johnny quickly put the bird back on the ground. Then Johnny and Mommy ran away. + +The bird flew away. It was safe again. Johnny was so proud that he had saved the little bird. He had done something brave and courageous. Mommy hugged him tight. "You did a very good job, Johnny," She said. + +Mommy and Johnny continued their walk, feeling proud and happy. +Mommy took her little three year old girl to the park. It was a beautiful sunny day, and the girl was so glad to be outdoors. She wanted to go on the slide, so Mommy brought her over to it. + +As the girl was walking up the steps to get to the top of the slide, she noticed something strange. Right above the slide was a huge image of a monster. It was painted on the wall and it had big, sharp teeth. + +The girl froze in her tracks. "Mommy, I'm scared," she said, feeling scared. Mommy smiled and said, "Don't worry, sweetheart. That's just an image. It can't hurt you. Now let's enjoy the slide!" + +The girl felt a lot better, and she was glad. She laughed and said she was ready to slide. They both went speeding down the slide, laughing and screaming as they went. It was a wonderful day at the park! +Once there was a little boy called Tom. He was three years old and had a bright green bicycle. He was very happy to ride his bike every day around his garden. + +One day, Tom was out in the garden with his bike, playing with one of his friends. Suddenly, his friend looked up to the sky. + +"Tom, look at the birds," his friend said. + +Tom looked up and saw a high white bird. It was bigger than he had ever seen before. The bird vanished into the clouds. + +Tom and his friend watched the sky for a few moments. But then, suddenly, his bicycle vanished! + +Tom was so surprised that his jaw dropped open. He looked around the garden, but his bicycle was nowhere to be seen. Where did it go? + +Tom's friend pointed to the clouds. + +"Your bicycle must have vanished into the clouds, just like the bird," his friend said. + +Tom smiled, then took his friend's hand. Together, they ran around the garden, looking for his bicycle. But it was gone. + +Tom was sad. His bicycle had vanished into the sky. But he still had lots of fun playing in his garden, imagining what his bicycle must be doing high in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bear who lived in a big forest. One day, the bear wanted to do something special. He thought, "Maybe I should cover something with jazz?" + +So, he ran around the forest, looking for objects he could cover with jazz. He saw a big rock, and felt it would be perfect. He worked hard and soon, the rock was completely covered in jazz. + +He stepped back to admire his work and heard a voice. "That looks amazing!" said a little squirrel. + +The bear was so excited, he started to dance around the rock. He twirled and spun, and soon his head was spinning too! He clapped his paws together and said, "I love covering things with jazz!" + +The squirrel laughed and the two of them danced around the rock until it was time for them to go. Before he left, the bear thanked the squirrel for cheering him on. + +The clumsy bear was so happy that he had covered something with jazz, and he knew he'd never forget his fun day. +Once upon a time there was a friendly fox. He liked to roll around in the grass and the leaves. One day he saw a big red mailbox and wanted to look inside. He crawled close to the mailbox and peeked inside. Suddenly the fox heard a voice say "What are you doing?" He jumped and saw an old man. The man said, "This is my mailbox! You shouldn't be near it!" The fox tried to explain but the man was so angry he wouldn't listen. Suddenly the man grabbed a stick and started hitting the fox. The fox rolled away and ran far away from the mailbox, never looking back. +Once upon a time, there lived a family who lived in a small house. Every day, the family would go to a nearby river to fish. One day, the father saw something shining in the river, and he said to his family, “I think it’s gold!†+ +When they went to the river bank, they saw that there was a gold coin floating in the river. The family were very anxious because they wanted to get the gold, but the river was too deep and too dangerous. The father said, “We must prevent this from happening so we can get the gold.†+ +The family thought about a way to prevent the gold from going further downstream. Then, the father said, “Let’s dam the river. That way, we can prevent the gold from flowing away, and we can get it back.†So they all worked together to build a dam. + +In the end, the dam worked! They all got the gold coin, and they were so happy that they were able to prevent the gold from going away. After that, they all went home, feeling very relieved and content. +Riley was walking along the big rail. He looked and saw an old train and wondered what it was. Then he heard a whistle sound. + +'That's the train', said an old man standing nearby. + +Riley was excited and he wanted to ride the train. The old man said, 'You can't go on the train but you can come and watch.' + +So Riley and the old man sat near the track and the old man showed him how the engine worked. The big train was relaxing along the track and eventually moved out of sight. + +Riley smiled, he had had an adventure and really enjoyed it. He thanked the old man and said goodbye, then went off to relax after his big adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a very curious little girl called Sally. Sally wanted to go on an adventure, so she asked her Mom if she could go on a safari. + +"Please, Mom," begged Sally. + +Her Mom thought about it and said, "Ok, Sally, but you have to be back before dinner." + +Sally was so excited and quickly said, "Yes, Mom". She quickly set out on her unusual safari. + +Sally was having the time of her life! She was exploring and learning new things everywhere she went. But then, it started to get dark. Sally didn't realize that she had been out for so long and she started to get scared. + +Sally tried to find her way home, but it was so dark and she was so far away. Finally, Sally couldn't take it anymore and she started to cry. + +She was so scared and didn't know what to do. She couldn't find her way home. + +The bad ending to Sally's unusual safari is that she was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a polite monkey named Bob. Bob was so very polite that everyone in the jungle liked him. One day, he went for a walk in the jungle. Suddenly, he heard a lovely sound. He looked around and saw a beautiful bird singing. Bob was so happy he wanted to talk to the bird. + +Bob asked the bird, "Would you like to come to a party at my house?" +The bird smiled and said, "Yes, I would love to come." + +Bob was very pleased. He gave the bird a big hug and invited her to come to his party. The bird said, "Thank you so much! I can't wait!" + +At the party, all the animals brought food, music and fun! Everyone was so polite and friendly. They danced for hours and had the best time ever! + +Bob and the bird were very pleased with their day in the jungle. They waved goodbye to everyone and thanked them for a wonderful day. +Diana was very busy. She was cleaning the house and she was doing a good job. As she dusted the table, she felt someone leaning on her. She turned and saw it was her little brother. + +"What are you doing, buddy?" Diana asked him with a smile. + +"I'm helping," he said, smiling back. He started to lean against the table and help dust it too. + +Diana laughed and said, "That's very kind of you! But I think that's enough for now. Let's go and do something else". + +So, Diana and her brother went outside to play. They had a great time. Diana knew that her brother was very proud of the job he had done. He had really helped her a lot, even if his job was very simple. +One day, a little girl named Sally was playing in the park. She noticed something shiny on the ground. When she picked it up, she discovered it was a scale. She wondered what it was, so she looked closely at it. + +Sally felt like she was missing something and thought it looked like it could be used for something else. She decided to take it home and show her family. + +When Sally got home, she showed her mom the scale. But her mom said it seemed like it was meant to measure something. Sally and her family looked around the house and quickly figured out what it could be used for. + +They put the scale on a table and stood on it one-by-one. They soon realized the scale was used to measure how tall they were. Sally and her family were amazed and were very happy. + +Sally knew she still had a little bit of growing to do, but she was so excited to see how much she could grow. She had a feeling she would get bigger and bigger, but until then she was happy with her little size! +Once there was a little girl who loved to travel. One day, she traveled to a new place. When she arrived, she saw that the path ahead was very smooth. She was delighted! + +The little girl looked around her new place. Everything looked so interesting. She started to walk down the path, exploring. She met a little rabbit hopping around and asked him "What is this place?" The rabbit smiled and said "This is a magical place, full of wonderful adventures!" + +The little girl was even more excited and asked the rabbit to show her all around. The rabbit was happy to oblige and together they traveled around the magical place. The little girl went on many exciting adventures. Everywhere she looked there was something new and fun for her to explore. + +After some time, the little girl wanted to head back home. She thanked the rabbit for showing her around the magical place and said goodbye. She traveled back home happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a weak little tree. Every day, the tree tried to improve its strength by taking deep breaths. But it didn't seem to help. + +One day, a round bird came to the tree and said, "You are very weak, little tree. Shall I help you get stronger?" The tree smiled and said, "Yes please!" + +The bird flew around the tree 3 times, flapping its wings. As it flew around, the tree began to feel stronger. Every time the bird flew around, the tree felt a little bit better. + +Finally, the bird flew away and the tree thanked it. The tree felt much better than before - it was no longer weak! + +The tree was very happy, and it thanked the bird for helping it improve. +It was a beautiful day in the park and Billy was so excited to be playing with his friends. He looked up at the sky, watching the clouds as they passed by. + +Billy's friends had decided to climb some trees and play tag, but Billy wasn't sure what he wanted to do. He stood alone for a few moments, thinking about his options. + +All of a sudden he heard a funny noise and he stopped to look around. It was coming from the park cafe. He crept closer and peeked inside to see what was happening. + +Inside was the cafe's cook, who was standing in front of a menu, trying to decide what to cook for lunch. Billy was suddenly feeling very lonely and he wanted to help the cook make up his mind. + +So he stepped inside and said, "Maybe I can help you pick?" The cook looked down and smiled. + +"That's very kind of you Billy. Thank you!" he said. + +Billy couldn't believe it. He had made a new friend and the cook had made up his mind. "Let's make macaroni and cheese!" they said together. + +Billy smiled as the two of them worked together to make the perfect lunch. In that moment, he didn't feel lonely anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old and loved exploring new things. One day, Lucy went for a walk with her mom. As they were walking, Lucy saw something shiny on the ground. She bent down to pick it up and it was a big red ring! Lucy put it on her finger and started jumping around with excitement. + +“Mommy, look! I found a ring!†Lucy shouted. + +Her mom smiled and said, “That’s great sweetie! But we should bring it back to the store. It probably belongs to someone else.†+ +Lucy felt guilty. Even though she wanted to keep the ring, she knew it wasn’t hers. So she sadly put it back in her pocket and they returned it to the store. + +When they arrived at the store, Lucy gave the ring to the manager. He thanked her and said, “You’re very responsible, young lady. Here, have some stuff as a reward.†+ +Lucy was so excited! She grabbed the stuff and ran to show her mom. From then on, she always remembered to return things that weren’t hers, even when she felt guilty. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He loved playing outside and having adventures. One day, he decided to go explore his bedroom. He walked over to his bed and examined it closely. It was very interesting! He saw all kinds of places he could explore and hide. He looked in the bed and saw things he had never noticed before. He checked under the bed and saw even more interesting things. He was having so much fun! He found a book and examined every page. He was so excited to learn about every little detail. After a while, he said goodbye to his bed and ran off to tell his mom about all the interesting things he had seen. +Once upon a time, there was a big open field. In the field lived two little mice, named Max and Maggie. + +One day, a big storm came. When Max and Maggie saw it, they got scared and ran away. They ran and ran until they reached a barn. They quickly ran inside but the door wouldn't open. Max and Maggie started to scream, but their screams weren't loud enough to be heard. + +Just then, they heard a voice. It was a little songbird. The bird said, "I heard you yelling, why are you so scared?" The two mice told the bird about the storm. The songbird said, "Never give up and try your hardest. Working together, you can open any door!" + +Max and Maggie were encouraged by the bird's words. They both pushed hard and eventually were able to unlock the door. Once the storm passed, they thanked the bird and went home. + +Moral: You can do anything if you work together. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit who was very thoughtful. One morning, the rabbit was out hopping in the garden and he found a snack. It was a yummy carrot, and the rabbit was excited to chew it. But before he could even take a bite, he heard a loud rumble. An avalanche of dirt was falling from above! The rabbit was frightened and quickly hopped away. + +Just then, a squirrel nearby spoke up. "My friend, you must be careful with your snacks. Always be aware of what is happening around you." The rabbit thanked the squirrel for her advice and felt a bit more confident. + +The next day, the rabbit had another snack; this time he made sure to look out for dangers. Sure enough, there was a boulder rolling down the hill - the rabbit hopped away quickly. From then on, the rabbit always made sure to be thoughtful before he chewed. + +The moral of the story? Be aware of your surroundings and always look out before you take a bite. +Once upon a time there was a family with two little boys. They were very excited because they were going to the gym. They got there and saw lots of fun things to do. + +The two boys ran to the trampoline and started bouncing really high. As they bounced, they laughed and giggled. + +While they were playing, their mom and dad were busy at the snack bar. They wanted to get something delicious for the boys. + +"I'm hungry!" exclaimed the youngest boy. + +"Me too," said his brother. + +When their parents finished, they came over carrying a huge tray of yummy snacks. The boys both cheered, and their faces lit up with joy. + +They stayed at the gym for hours, playing and having fun. When it was time to go home, they were sad to leave. But they knew they would be back soon to remain and play some more. +Once there was a family of four. It was mommy, daddy, baby, and big brother. One day, mommy and daddy had something to discuss. So, they put baby and big brother into the bathrobe. It was soft and warm. + +Next mommy and daddy went into the living room to discuss. Baby and big brother sat in their bathrobes and listened carefully. + +They heard mommy and daddy talking. They were talking about getting a new pet! Baby and big brother were so excited! + +Finally, mommy and daddy came out of the living room. Baby and big brother jumped out of their warm bathrobes and hugged their mommy and daddy. Mommy and daddy agreed that it was time for a new pet! + +The family was so happy and couldn't wait for the arrival of their new pet. What would it be? A dog, a cat, or something else? Baby and big brother couldn't wait to find out! +Tina lives in a forest. One day, she was exploring the forest and stumbled upon a very rare insect. It was a shiny, shimmering blue colour. She looked around to make sure no one was watching and then quietly stole the insect. + +Tina wanted to keep it as a pet, so she put it in a jar. When she showed it to her family, they were so surprised. + +"Where did you get this in the forest? It's so rare!" Tina's mom asked. + +"I found it!" Tina said with a proud smile on her face. + +Her family knew Tina had likely stolen the insect, but they decided that it was best not to say anything about it. She kept the insect for many years, and it became a cherished family friend. +Lucy and her dad were playing in the park. Lucy was chasing butterflies and dad was throwing a ball in the air. + +Suddenly, Lucy spotted an empty aeroplane in the sky. She ran to her dad and asked him if they could get nearer to it. + +"Yes, let's go and have a look," said dad. + +They started walking towards the aeroplane. But on the way, Lucy slipped on a rock. She fell over and dad rushed to help her up. + +"Are you ok, Lucy?" asked dad, with a worried face. + +"Yes dad," said Lucy, brushing the dirt off her dress. + +They had to stop their journey to the aeroplane and walk back home. Lucy felt sad. + +"Don't worry, sweetheart. We'll come back another day to see the aeroplane," said dad in a comforting voice. + +And when they got home, dad and Lucy hugged each other tightly. +Paula was very curious and loved to explore. One day, Paula went to her grandma's house and found a scissors in the kitchen. She knew it was dangerous but decided to pick it up and play with it. She began to snap it open and shut, imagining that she was cutting her own hair. + +Grandma noticed Paula and quickly came to take the scissors away. She said to Paula, "No, no! That is dangerous. You must never play with scissors. Come with me, we are going to get you a haircut!" + +Grandma took Paula to the barber's shop, and the barber used a special electric razor to snip and clip Paula's hair. She looked so cute when her haircut was done. + +Grandma gave Paula a big hug to celebrate her new look. From then on, Paula knew to stay away from dangerous things, and to only go to the barber's shop for a haircut! +Once upon a time there were two little boys. They were good friends. They loved playing together by the oceanside. + +One day, one of the little boys got a brilliant idea. He said to his friend, "Let's wash a whale!" His friend wasn't so sure about it. He said, "That's too noisy! The whale might get scared." + +But the other little boy was determined. He found some buckets and filled them with water. He got a big scrubbing brush and started washing the whale. The whale was so happy with his surprise bath. + +The little boys learnt a great lesson that day. They learnt that it is important to think before you act and to be kind to animals. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was always so busy with playing and being silly. +One day, Sarah saw a beautiful dress in the store. She wanted it so badly! But the dress only had one leg. Sarah didn't want to buy the dress. She wanted the dress with two legs. + +Sarah asked her mom for help. Her mom promised to take her back to the store to get the dress with two legs. They went to the store together, but it was too late. The store had already closed. + +Sarah was so sad. She wanted the dress with two legs, but it was too late. She had to go without it. What a bad ending! +Once upon a time, there was a family of three - a mom, a dad, and their little daughter. They lived in a bright and happy house with lots of friendly animals. + +One day, the little girl wanted to pick a prune from the tree in their yard. Her mom and dad said she could, so the little girl ran over to the tree. She yelled in delight as she saw a huge juicy prune hanging in the branches - it was very colourful and inviting! + +The little girl carefully reached up to grab the prune, but just as she was about to pluck it off the tree, she heard her mom and dad yell, "STOP!" The little girl was scared and quickly put her hands down. + +"Sweetie, the prune isn't ready yet," her mom said in a friendly voice. "We have to wait for it to ripen a bit first." + +The little girl understood and backed away from the tree, listening intently to all of her mom's advice. Eventually, the prune was ripe and became the most delicious snack for the family! +Once there was a girl called Emily. One day, Emily wanted to make something special. She wanted to make a very beautiful dress. + +She went to get some thread from the shop. When she got back home, she began to sew. She worked hard and carefully, and soon she had made a beautiful dress. + +It sparkled like stars and shone like the sun. Emily was so proud of her dress. She showed it to everyone she knew and everyone said it was the most beautiful dress ever. + +Emily was so happy. She had done a great job. She put on her beautiful dress and was able to show it off to the world! +Once upon a time, there was an ancient pass. To reach it, you had to walk through the forest. + +One day, a brave little girl named Sarah decided to visit the ancient pass. She ventured into the forest and soon she made it to the entrance. + +When Sarah arrived at the pass, she saw something strange. There were two piles of stones. + +Confused, Sarah spoke to a nearby bird. "What are these stones doing here?" She asked. + +The bird replied, "This used to be a great bridge. But a powerful storm swept through this area. It destroyed the bridge and scattered the stones. It's up to us to replace it!" + +Sarah smiled. She knew exactly what she had to do. With the help of her friends, they gathered the stones and put them back together. + +At the end of the day, the children had created a brand new bridge! They all cheered with joy. + +Sarah was proud of her accomplishment. Through her hard work, the ancient pass was replaced with a beautiful bridge that would last for many years. +Once upon a time there was a daddy and his son, Jack. Jack was three years old. He wanted to go on a trip, but he was too small to drive. + +Daddy said to Jack: "Let’s get a taxi. That way, you can go on a long trip!" + +Jack was so excited. He had never been in a taxi before. So they opened the door and got inside. It was a long taxi ride, with many stops and some fun bumps. + +When they finally arrived at their destination, Jack was so happy. He had gone on a long trip in a taxi and it had been a lot of fun! + +Daddy said to Jack: "That was a fun ride, wasn't it? Do you want to go back in a taxi sometime?" + +Jack nodded and said: "Yes, please! Taxi's are fun." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Jane. Jane was very curious and loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Jane was walking in the park. She stopped to look at a pretty flower. She wished she could pick it and put it in her pocket. + +So Jane asked her mom, "Mom, can I pick the flower?" Her mom replied, "No, Jane. That wouldn't be a good idea." + +Jane looked down at the ground. She had wanted to pick the flower so badly. Then she noticed some nearby sticks. + +"Mom, can I try to pick up the sticks?" Jane asked. Her mom smiled and said, "Yes. That's a good idea." + +So Jane tried hard and managed to pick up a few sticks. She was very happy that she was able to do it. She was filled with a warm feeling inside that she had tried her best. + +Then, Jane looked up at the sky and made a wish. She wished that she could find a good way to pick the flower without hurting it. + +Jane smiled. She knew that someday she would find her wish. +John plans to make dinner for his family. He takes out the pasta from the cupboard. His two-year-old daughter, Hannah, looks up helplessly from the ground. She has no idea how to help. + +John starts to boil the pasta and cuts up a few vegetables for the sauce. As Hannah watches, her eyes light up as John shows her how to mix the vegetables in with the cooked pasta. + +Finally, John tastes the dinner he made and is amazed. He turns to Hannah and says, "You help make this dinner. Doesn't it taste delicious?†+ +Hannah smiles and proudly looks back up at John with the biggest grin. She learned something new and it was all thanks to her dad's plan. +One day, a little red bird was flying over the forest when it heard a strange noise. It was a soft sound, like a flute. The little red bird flew down to see what was making the noise. When it got there, it saw a big red fox holding a flute in its mouth. + +The red fox said to the bird, "Can you help me? I'm stuck in this hole and I want to get out!" The little red bird was scared at first, but it thought it could help the fox. So it rescued the fox by flying down and lifting it up with its wings. + +But then the fox tricked the poor little red bird. Just as the bird was flying away with the fox, the fox bit the bird's wing! The brave little red bird tumbled to the ground as the fox laughed. + +The fox ran away into the forest, leaving the little red bird in pain. Fortunately, some animals nearby heard the bird's cries and ran to help. They took the bird to safety and made sure it was okay. + +The little red bird was so brave and it learned a valuable lesson that day - never trust a red fox! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He liked playing with the animals, so one day he went to the store to buy a penguin. He was very excited! + +When the little boy got to the store, he saw a filthy penguin. The penguin was covered in dirt and mud. + +The little boy was sad, so he asked the storekeeper, "Can I buy a newer, cleaner penguin please?" The storekeeper thought for a moment and then said, "Yes, you can!" + +The storekeeper gave the little boy a brand new, white penguin with beautiful feathers. The little boy was so happy and thanked the storekeeper. + +He took his new penguin home, bathed it, and then they played together until it was time for bed. The little boy fell asleep with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a boy who needed to go to the hospital in a hurry. He was very pale, so his mom quickly dressed him in his warmest clothes. They all jumped in a big, bright ambulance and raced off to the hospital. Everywhere the ambulance went, people waved and cheered. They were all so excited to help the little boy. + +When they got to the hospital, the doctor checked the boy and made him feel better. The boy was all smiles and soon he was dressed and ready to leave and go home. As the ambulance drove away from the hospital, the boy and his family were so relieved and thankful for the special help they had received. + +The end +Once upon a time there were two friends, Pepper and Max. They loved to go on adventures together. + +One day, they decided to take their motorcylce out for a ride. + +When they stopped, Max noticed a big puddle of water, and said to Pepper, “Let’s go soak our feet in the puddle!†+ +Pepper smiled and said, “Sure!†+ +So, they took off their shoes and socks and put their feet in the cold water. The water felt so nice and refreshing. + +But after a while, Max started to feel hungry. He turned to Pepper and said, “I’m so hungry, can we go find something to eat now?†+ +Pepper smiled and said, “Yes, let’s go.†+ +So, the two friends went off in search of food and happily left the puddle behind. +Once upon a time, there was a very happy little girl. She had lots of toys, but her favorite toy was a yellow slide. One day, she decided to take it to the park. + +When she arrived, a clown was there waiting for children to play. She was so excited! She ran over to the clown and said, "Let's slide down the slide, please!" + +The clown said, "Of course! Let's go!" + +The little girl was very careful as she went down the slide, but the clown was too careless. He went down the slide very fast and rolled off the end. He laughed and said, "That was fun!" + +The little girl thought it was very funny. She wanted to do it again and again! So she and the clown kept sliding down the slide until they were both tired and happy. + +The little girl thanked the clown for playing with her, and he said, "My pleasure. Slide down again soon!" + +She waved goodbye and ran off, still smiling. +One day, little Jake was running around the house with his toy car. His mother called for him to stop and come to the kitchen table. He ran over and saw two steaming cups of coffee. His mother sat down and carefully sipped from her cup. + +"What is this?" Jake asked curiously. + +"Coffee, Jake," his mother said with a smile. + +"It smells funny," he said as he took his seat. + +His mother leaned closer to him. "It's not for children. It's for grown-ups. So it's important to be careful when you have your own coffee." + +Jake's eyes lit up. "When can I have coffee?" + +His mother laughed. "Not for a while. Now, if I ask you something, do you promise to tell me the truth?" + +Jake gulped. He slowly shook his head. + +"That's OK. Just remember, lying isn't good. Lying is when you tell something that isn't true. Do you understand?" + +Jake nodded. His mother smiled. + +"Good. Now we can enjoy our coffee, but be careful. Hot beverages can be dangerous if you're careless." + +Jake smiled and watched as his mother sipped her coffee. He was glad he knew what was true or false, and how to be careful. +Jack rushed into his home. He took in a deep breath and saw yellow smoke coming from his kitchen. He was filled with panic! + +Jack ran over to the kitchen. What he saw made him panic even more! The walls and the tables were filled with yellow smoke and the room was very hot. + +Jack fanned the smoke away so he could see better. He noticed something strange – something was moving inside the flame! + +Jack walked closer and he heard a little voice. It said, "Help me! I'm scared!" + +Jack was surprised. He bravely stepped forward and grabbed the yellow smoke. Suddenly, he saw a little bird, flapping its wings, trying to escape the fire. + +Jack carefully picked up the bird and ran out of the kitchen. He put the bird safely outside and it flew away. + +He sighed in relief. He was happy that the bird was saved, but he knew that he had to be more careful next time. +Once there was a flame that wanted to travel. So the flame jumped and jumped, going further and further. It was so brilliant, it lit up the sky. + +The flame kept traveling until it saw a forest and it thought, "I will go there." So it jumped and jumped to the forest. + +As it was traveling, it saw a man walking by. The man said, “Oh, you’re so brilliant. Please don’t come here!†But the flame paid no attention, it kept jumping and jumping. + +The man got angry and he grabbed the flame and threw it on the ground. The flame screamed, but the man didn’t listen. He kept stamping on the flame until it disappeared forever. +The sun was just rising, and the morning air was starting to get warm. Jimmy was excited. He had been looking forward to this morning, because he had a very special task to complete. + +Mommy smiled as she looked over at him. "It's time, Jimmy. Are you ready to pick some grapes?" Jimmy smiled back and nodded. + +Together they walked over to the grapevine. As they got closer, Jimmy could smell the sweet smell of the grapes. He eagerly started to pick the purple grapes and fill up his basket. He knew that later he would be able to turn them into something yummy. + +But as the morning went on, things started to go wrong. Jimmy could see that the grapes were getting smaller and more sour by the minute. In the end, he had only a handful of smaller, sour grapes when he had expected to fill his basket with juicy, sweet ones. + +Jimmy was disappointed. Why had the morning gone so wrong? Suddenly, he remembered something from last night. His mommy had said that they had to pick the grapes early in the morning. Jimmy should have known that the grapes would become sour as the day went on. + +Jimmy picked up what he had and went home. He was sad, but he was relieved that he had remembered the warning his mother had given him. He knew that by paying attention he would be able to complete the task next time. +Jimmy was playing outside with his new toy. It was very impressive and he loved it. His Dad noticed he was having such a good time and had an idea. He said, "Hey Jimmy, can you do me a big task?" Jimmy's eyes lit up and he said, "Yeah!" His Dad handed him a big box filled with cushions and asked him to squeeze it tight and not let go until he said. Jimmy grabbed it and squeezed with all his might. His Dad was so impressed with his effort and said, "Well done Jimmy, you're getting so strong!" Jimmy was so proud and excited about his task. He held on to the box until his Dad said he could let go. He hugged his Dad and ran back outside to play with his toy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy and a girl who had a very special song. Every day, they would sing it together. One day, the boy decided to do a silly thing - he ran away to the park! + +The girl, worried, chased after him, shouting: "Where did you go? You must come back!" But the boy just kept running and singing the song. + +Finally, when she caught up with him, the girl said: "Why did you do such a foolish thing? You know you should never run away like that!" The boy just laughed and said: "It was fun! I like our song, so I wanted to hear it more." + +The girl smiled. She took his hand and said: "Next time, we'll sing our song together, but no running away, okay?" +The boy nodded, and they went back home, singing their special song all the way. +One sunny day, mommy told Emma and Max that they were going on a tour. Emma’s heart skipped a beat; she had been looking forward to this all week. She couldn’t wait to see what they would see on the tour. + +“Where are we going on this tour?†Max asked. + +“It’s a surprise!†Mommy said with a twinkle in her eye. + +Max was getting impatient. He didn’t like surprises. + +As they continued on the tour, they began to notice more and more gray animals. They were all coming out of the forest and they looked like they were heading somewhere special. Finally, they made it to their destination – it was a zoo! + +Max and Emma were so excited. They asked mommy if they could go in and explore the zoo, and she allowed them. + +Emma and Max had so much fun looking at all of the different animals. The biggest surprise was that all of the animals were gray! Max and Emma couldn’t believe it. They even got to feed some of the animals. + +That day, Emma and Max had a tour they would never forget. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who liked to pretend. One day, she pretended to be an alligator. She wore a colorful dress and made her room look like a swamp. In her swamp she pretended to be an alligator. + +She opened her mouth wide, made alligator noises and moved around like an alligator. Her mom and dad were so impressed with how much imagination she had and how well she pretended. + +Then the little girl decided to take her pretend alligator game outside. She went to the park and played in the sandbox. She pretended to be an alligator again and dug big holes. She was even more colorful in her pretend alligator game with the sun shining on her colorful dress. + +At the end of the day, the little girl was so happy with all of the pretend games she had played and all the things she had learned. She hugged her mom and dad goodbye and went off to bed smiling, dreaming of the next time she could pretend to be an alligator. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. One day, Jack was walking through the forest near his house when he spotted something strange. He saw a new rod appear from the ground! + +"What is that?" thought Jack. + +Suddenly, he heard a small voice coming from behind the rod. + +"I'm stuck!" it said. + +Jack was surprised and walked towards the voice. When he reached the rod, he saw a tiny elf. + +"Hello, Jack!" said the elf. "My name is Elly. I am an elf and I appeared here when this new rod was created today." + +Jack smiled and said, "That's cool! What are you going to do now?" + +Elly replied, "I think I will help out in your garden. That way, I can get to know you better!" + +Jack was very happy to hear this and they spent the rest of the day working together in Jack's garden. Elly and Jack became good friends and the new rod in the forest became the beginning of their special friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sophie. She was only three years old and she loved to play outside with her friends. One day, all of her friends had to go home and she was left all alone. She began to feel a little troubled. + +Suddenly she heard a noise and looked across the yard. A big plastic bag was rolling around and every time Sophie tried to grab it, it would slip away. She chased it all around the yard until she finally caught it. She was so excited that she ripped the bag open. Inside were lots of brightly coloured blankets and she started to wrap them around herself. She felt so happy that she couldn't stop smiling. + +Sophie's mom came out and saw her wrapped in all the brightly coloured blankets. She said, “My, aren't you looking fierce! What are you doing with all this plastic?†+ +Sophie laughed and said, “I'm having fun! These blankets make me feel happy and free.†+ +Sophie's mom smiled and said, “Let's keep them and use them to have some more fun.†+ +And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted farmer called Tom. Tom lived on a farm with many animals. One day he decided to relax and take a break from his hard work. + +He sat under a tree and closed his eyes. Suddenly he heard a voice saying, "Hello, Tom!" + +Tom opened his eyes and saw a chicken standing in front of him. He was very surprised! He said, "Hi, chicken! How are you?" + +The chicken replied, "I'm great. I live on this farm and it's a very nice place. Can you help me with something?" + +Tom smiled and said, "Of course. What can I do for you?" + +The chicken said, "I need someone to care for me and the other animals. Can you take care of us all?" + +Tom was very happy to help. He said, "Yes, I am a gifted farmer and I love taking care of animals. I can take care of you all!" + +The chicken thanked Tom and they both relaxed. Tom was so glad he could help and sat back to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the farm. +Katie was a 3 year old girl who loved to play with her toys. Today, she wanted to play with her favourite toy; the little pink player. She took it out of her toy box and put it onto the floor. + +Suddenly, someone very special walked into her room; her daddy. Katie was so excited to see him that she ran over and hugged him tight. + +Her daddy said "Hello Katie! I'm so glad to see you. I was wondering if you would like to play with me?" + +Katie smiled and said "Yes please!" + +So the two of them played together for a long time. Every time it seemed like they were about to finish, her daddy would find a way to keep the game going. + +Eventually though, they both got very tired. Katie's daddy said to her "Ok, Katie, it's time to close the game now. We had so much fun together". + +Katie nodded, but was a bit sad that the game was over. She said goodbye to her daddy, and then carefully put her little pink player back in the toy box. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to explore the world. He always wanted to learn more about the things around him. + +One day, the boy was walking through the forest, when he spotted a bright light shining in the trees. He walked towards it and found a big, glowing ball of light. It was beautiful. + +The little boy was fascinated and asked the ball of light what it was. The glowing ball of light replied, "I am a dinner." + +The boy was surprised and asked why it was glowing. The dinner explained, "When people are kind, generous and warm with each other, I glow brighter and brighter. It's the ordinary things that make me glow the most." + +The little boy understood and smiled. He now knew that good deeds can make us shine brighter than ever. The little boy went off home and decided to spread love and kindness amongst his family. + +And whenever dinner time came around, he remembered the glow and how it was the ordinary things that had made it shine so brightly. +John and Jill were very excited. They had found a jolly carrot in the garden and wanted to play a special game. John said, “Let’s bury it together and when we dig it up, we can both give it a big hug.†+ +So they both took their little spades and started to dig a hole. After a while they had made a nice, deep hole and put the carrot inside. Then they carefully filled up the hole and patted down the soil. + +Jill smiled and said, “Let’s see how long it takes us to find it again!†They tried to remember where they had buried it and started to dig. + +After a couple of tries, they found the carrot again - it was still jolly! They took turns giving it a big hug and John said, “That was lots of fun! Let’s do it again tomorrow.†+ +Jill said, “Yes, I’d love to!†+Once upon a time, there was a wild worm that lived in a garden. One morning, the worm was walking along when he heard a voice say, "Can I squeeze you?" The worm looked around, but he couldn't see who said it. + +Suddenly, a small hand appeared from behind the bush. The worm looked down and saw a 3 year old boy standing there. The boy said, "Can I squeeze you?" The worm was a bit scared and said, "No please don't!" + +But the boy just laughed and said, "Don't worry. I'll be gentle." He gently put his hands around the worm and gave it a little squeeze. The worm was relieved that the boy was so gentle. + +The boy smiled and said, "Thank you, Mister Worm," and then he carefully put the worm back in its home. + +The wild worm was glad the boy was kind, and it hoped he would visit again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a lion in the forest. He was black with a golden mane. The lion was very strong, but he wanted to be even stronger. + +So one day he said to the other animals in the forest, “Let’s do something challenging! I want to increase my strength. Who wants to join me?†+ +The other animals were a bit scared, but the rabbit was brave and said, “I’ll join you!†+ +The lion and the rabbit went on an adventure together. They ran and hopped for a few hours. The lion became so strong that he could even pick up the rabbit in his mouth! + +The other animals were amazed and the lion was so proud of himself. From that day on, he was known as the strongest and bravest lion in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a puppy. He wanted to explore everything and he wanted to have some fun. + +The puppy went out one day, but it got dark fast. He became scared and he did not know where to go. + +The puppy saw an old shed and he said to himself: "I will stay here for the night, it is safe." + +He stayed in the shed for a few days and the days became weak. He was tired and he could not find food. He kept getting weaker and weaker. + +The puppy asked a rabbit: "I am so weak. Can you help me please?" + +The rabbit said: "No, sorry. You should have left sooner. Now all you can do is become weaker. Goodbye." + +The puppy was sad. He cried, but nobody could help him. He became weaker until he died. Too bad he could not find food and get away safely. +Once upon a time, there was a very ugly bug. It crept around, making loud and annoying noises. + +One day, a little boy saw the bug and became very scared. "Go away!" he cried. + +The bug stopped making noise, and it looked around. It soon saw the boy, and slowly closed its wings. + +Then, suddenly, the bug flew off and the quiet ended. The boy was relieved, and happy to have the ugly bug gone. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a high zoo. The animals in this zoo were very happy, especially when it started to pour. The lions loved to run and splash while the elephants sprayed water at each other. Even the monkeys were getting involved, jumping in the rain and laughing. + +The rain kept pouring, and the zoo filled with even more joy. All the animals were enjoying the wet fun and having the best time. The sky rumbled, the wind blew and the rain kept pouring. + +After a few hours, the rain finally stopped pouring and the sun came out. All of the animals in the high zoo were still having a good time and were very happy. The sun shined brightly, and everyone agreed it was the best day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Tina. She always liked to play outside and enjoy the wind. + +One day, Tina went outside and saw a new friend. He had long hair and was wearing a hat. + +Tina was very shy, but she wanted to make a new friend. So she smiled at the new boy and said, "Hi there! What's your name?" + +The boy smiled and said, "My name is Chris. Do you want to play with me?" + +Tina was so happy, she said, "Yes!" + +The two of them played in the wind all day having lots of fun. + +At the end of the day, Tina waved goodbye to Chris and said, "See you later!" + +Tina was so proud of herself. She had made a new friend and wasn't shy anymore! +John was playing chess with his grandpa. John was trying to keep his pieces in the right places on the board. All of a sudden, a gust of wind came and blew all of the pieces off the board. John and his grandpa couldn't believe it. + +John asked his grandpa what should they do now since all the pieces were scattered on the ground. Grandpa said he knew that the pieces were too deep down the grass to get them out, so the game had to be abandoned. + +John felt very sad but kept trying to look for the pieces anyway. He looked and looked but he couldn't find them anymore. In the end, John and his grandpa had to give up, so their game of chess wasn't finished. John was very disappointed and started to cry. +Once upon a time there was a pretty page who lived in a forest. She lived happily until one day she decided to set off on an adventure. She went deep in to the forest and got lost. She called for help but no one came. She was getting scared when suddenly a wolf appeared. The page was so scared she ran away and got even more lost. She started to cry and after a while she gave up. She set down and waited. Later that day the wolf found her and the page screamed. The wolf chased the page and ate her. The page was never seen again. +Pete fell asleep in the orange lifeboat that was floating in the navy. When he woke up, Pete was scared but he felt something underneath him. To his surprise, it was a big, orange octopus! + +“Who are you?†Pete asked. + +“I’m your friend,†the octopus replied. “I will support you.†+ +Pete smiled. He felt braver now. The octopus showed Pete how to paddle the lifeboat and Pete learned quickly. They sailed away from the navy and eventually reached land. Pete thanked the octopus for the support and said goodbye. He ran off to explore the new land. + +Pete had many adventures that day, but he never forgot the orange octopus who had supported him. +Once upon a time, there was a man who went shopping. He was feeling confused, as he wasn't sure what to buy. He asked a little boy in the store, who said: "Candy! You should buy candy!" + +The man was very excited and started looking around the store for some candy. He saw lots of yummy treats and had trouble deciding what to buy. After a few minutes, he decided to buy some candy and bought a huge packet of it. + +The man was so excited as he was paying, that he didn't see the shopkeeper looking very angry! All of a sudden, the shopkeeper shouted: "You need to pay for that!" + +The man was so confused and scared, that he quickly put the candy back and ran out of the shop. He was never seen in the shop again. +Once upon a time there were two friends. One was a skeleton and the other was a bird. The bird was named Polly. Every day they would play together in the park. Each day they would come to the same spot. + +One day, the skeleton saw some paint in the ground and asked Polly, “What can I do with this?†+ +Polly said, “You can spray it on the ground. It will make the ground look more colourful.†+ +The skeleton was very excited, so he sprayed the paint around, making colourful patterns. + +When he was done, the pattern looked beautiful. But then, a gust of wind came and blew away the pattern. + +The skeleton was very sad and said, “Now all my hard work is gone!†+ +Polly said, “Don't worry. Now you know that if you want to be successful, you have to keep trying. Don't give up, even if something doesn't turn out the way you wanted. You will succeed if you don't give up.†+ +The skeleton was happy to hear this and realized that success doesn't come easy. He and Polly continued to play and spray paint colours around the park, and the skeleton felt successful because he was doing something he enjoyed. +Henry was a helpful little boy. He enjoyed decorating his bedroom in fun and interesting ways. One day, he decided to have a parade in his room, so he grabbed some streamers, flags, balloons and anything else he could find. + +His mom came in and asked what Henry was doing. He proudly said, "I'm having a march!" His mom smiled and said, "That's wonderful! Let me help!" + +So together, they decorated and added lovely decorations to the room. Henry was thrilled. He paraded around his bedroom with flags and streamers, feeling very pleased with his work. + +When he finished, he declared, "My march was a success!" His mom smiled and gave him a hug. "Yes, it was," she said. "You did a great job!" +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Joe and he was three years old. Joe was very curious and loved to learn new things. + +One day, Joe saw a bell. It was small and shiny. Joe wanted to find out what it was so he asked his mom. She explained that a bell was something special you could ring. + +Joe was so excited. He couldn't wait to learn how to ring the bell. He asked his mom to show him how. She showed him how to hold the bell in one hand and pull the hairy string with the other. + +Joe tried it and when he pulled the string the bell rang! Joe was so happy. He had learned something new and it was so much fun. + +Joe smiled and said, “I love learning new thingsâ€. +Once upon a time, there was a big house with a big stair. Inside the house lived a mom and her child. The child was only three years old. + +One day the little child wanted to climb the stair. The mama told him no, it was too big and too dangerous. But the child insisted that he could climb it. He begged his mom with all his might. + +The mama was worried for her son, but she also wanted him to feel brave and strong. So she said, “If you decide to climb it, you have to do it safely. Be careful and take it slow.†+ +The little boy was so excited to have his mom's approval. He slowly and carefully walked up the stair, one step at a time. His mom watched him with love and worry in her eyes. + +When the little boy made it to the top, his mama gave him a hug and said, “Good job! You were so brave and careful and I'm very proud of you!†+ +The little boy smiled happily, feeling proud of himself. From then on, he never stopped insisting that he could do big and good things. +One day, a little boy named James was in his backyard playing. He noticed a spray can and sat next to it. He picked up the can and pushed the nozzle. Suddenly, a colourful liquid came out and sprayed everywhere! He smiled and sprayed again. + +James felt so excited and happy that he ran inside to show his mom. She smiled at him and said, "Imagine how fun it could be if there was a special spray you could use." + +James bounced around joyfully saying, "Yes! Yes!" That night, when James went to bed, there was something waiting for him - a special spray gift! He was so happy and overjoyed that he could barely contain himself. + +The gift was a special spray that was available just for James. He sprayed it around and the smell was sweet and fruity. He loved it! He sprayed it around his room and the living room, too. Making sure to cover everything with the wonderful spray. + +James made sure everyone knew that he had the special spray available to him, and it made him so excited and happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was only three years old. She had a dream to become a princess. + +So every night, right before she went to bed, she would pray and hope her dream would come true. She would say, "Please make me a princess. Amen." + +One day, her mother heard what she was saying, so she gave her daughter a snack that was shaped like a crown. It was black. + +The little girl was so excited. She said to her mother, "Is this for me? Will I really be a princess?" + +Her mother smiled and said, "Yes, sweetheart. Just keep on praying and dreams like this can come true!" +One day, the little girl was so excited - she was going to the zoo with her parents, and she couldn't wait. When they arrived at the park, they saw lots of animals and they laughed and smiled. + +"Look at that monkey," said the little girl's dad. + +"Can I own one?" said the little girl. + +Her dad laughed. "No, my dear, you can't own a monkey." + +The family continued walking until they came across a huge elephant. The little girl smiled. + +"Can I own an elephant?" she asked. + +Again, her dad shook his head. + +The next day, the family had to wake very early and go to the zoo again. The little girl was so excited that she ran out the door, not even stopping for breakfast. When they got there, the little girl got to pet an elephant and it was very gentle and friendly. She was so excited that she wanted to own it, but of course she couldn't. + +At the end of the day, the little girl said goodbye to the elephant, and she said goodbye to the zoo, too. She knew that one day, she'd own her own elephant. +Once upon a time, there lived a playfully little pig called Peter. Peter was always out and about exploring and growing. He loved to play in the sun and eat all the yummy treats he found on his adventures. + +One day, Peter was walking through the forest when he saw something glistening in the sun. He went closer to investigate and saw that it was a big well. Too big for him to explore on his own. + +Peter soon saw a bright yellow bird hovering above the well. He shouted out 'Hello Birdie! What is this big round thing?' The bird replied 'It's a well. Come play with me and I'll show you how to use it.' + +So Peter and the bird happily played in and around the well all afternoon. They splashed and filled buckets of water, laughed and sang as they watched the water grow. The day felt magical and full of happy moments. + +At the end of the day, Peter went home with a full bucket of water, a heart full of happy memories and an even bigger love for the world he lived in. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little girl named Anna. She had a special task to do, but she just couldn't seem to get it done. Anna was feeling frustrated and ready to surrender. + +"Don't give up," said her mom when she saw Anna's face. "I know it's hard, but you can try again. You can do it!" + +Anna said closing her eyes, "I really want to do it. But I don't know how." + +Her mom said with a warm smile, "It's ok, sweetheart. Let me help you. Together we can do it!" + +Anna felt relieved. She opened her eyes and smiled. She knew that if she and her mom worked together, the task wouldn't be so hard. She was ready to try again. + +With her mom's help, Anna was able to complete her task. She felt so proud for not giving up and for accepting her mom's help. She was glad she hadn't surrendered. +Once upon a time there was a deaf girl who was playing in a park. She saw a big exit and decided to explore it. As she reached the doorway, she heard a loud crack noise. She thought it was funny so she continued inside. + +The girl went deeper and deeper into the dark exit until she could no longer see. She kept walking until she could no longer hear anything. Suddenly, a big pool of water appeared in front of her! She was about to jump in when she heard a voice. + +"Don't go any further! You could break your neck!" The girl turned her head but there was nobody around. She thought it was strange but she continued walking. + +The pool got deeper and deeper until she couldn't see the way out. Then, the girl heard a loud bang. The door had broken and she was now stuck inside! She was so scared that she started to cry. + +The poor deaf girl was never able to find her way back out and she was stuck in the broken exit forever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was only three and she was very troubled. She didn't know what to do. + +Her mother saw how troubled she was. She asked her daughter, "Would you like to do yoga?" + +The little girl was unsure. She asked, "What's yoga?" + +Her mother smiled. She said, "Yoga is when you stretch and move around. It is very calming." + +The little girl thought this sounded nice. She said, "Yes, I want to know yoga." + +So, the little girl and her mother began doing yoga together. They moved around and stretched in all sorts of ways. And, as her mother had said, the little girl felt much calmer. She was no longer troubled. + +From then on, the little girl knew how to do yoga and feel better anytime she was feeling troubled. +Mike and Claire were walking through the park when they saw a kangaroo. They couldn't believe their eyes. Mike started jumping up and down and said, "We see a kangaroo! Wow!" + +Claire was a bit more serious. She said, "This is incredible! We need to take a picture of this so we can remember it and show our friends" + +Mike thought this was a good idea and was about to take his phone out, when the kangaroo started hopping away. They ran and followed it, but it was too fast and it disappeared. Claire looked disappointed but Mike was still excited and said, "Let's look for it again!" + +Claire smiled and said, "That's a great idea. We should look carefully and be serious this time." + +So the two of them set out to find the kangaroo again. They kept their eyes open and watched around every corner. Finally, after searching for a while, they saw the kangaroo again! Mike and Claire were so excited and happily took lots of pictures together to remember their special adventure. +Once there was a green frog called Fred. Fred loved hopping around his pond and eating flies. One warm day, Fred decided to hop onto a nearby rail. He knew that if he hopped carefully, he could get to the other side of the pond. + +But before he could get very far, he spotted a large spider crawling towards him. The spider was huge and Fred was scared! Quickly, he began hopping away but the spider kept following him. + +As Fred hopped faster and faster, he started to suffer. His back legs hurt, and the rail was so slippery that he could barely keep his footing. He soon found himself exhausted and about to give up. + +Just then, a nearby bee flew over and zapped the spider with his stinger. The spider instantly vanished, and Fred was safe! Delighted, he hopped back to his pond and forgot all about the spider. + +From then on, Fred knew to always be careful when hopping on the rail. Even when it seemed like a fun idea, it could lead to serious suffering. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. She loved to explore nature and always felt a sense of wonder and joy looking at the trees, the birds and clouds in the sky. One day, Mary was walking in the forest when she saw a beautiful butterfly. She ran to it and admired it with awe. + +Suddenly, Mary heard a voice from behind her. It was a little boy who said: +"My butterfly is so much prettier than yours. I love its red and orange patterns and its wings are so sparkly. I bet yours isn't as nice". + +Mary's feelings were hurt by the boy's remark even though she was a bit envious of his butterfly. She said: +"I love my butterfly even if it isn't as sparkly as yours. Everyone is special in their own way". + +The boy felt embarrassed for having made Mary feel bad and said he was sorry. Mary smiled and replied, +"It's okay. We can both love our butterflies, even if they are different". + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to be envious of something that somebody else has but it's important to be kind. It's also important to remember that everyone is special in their own way and it's alright to be proud of who you are. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mia. She was three years old and had the most beautiful, curly hair. Mia and her mommy always went to visit Aunt Tilly, and Mia loved her very much. One day, Aunt Tilly asked Mia if she wanted to marry her. Mia was so excited and said yes! + +Mia and Aunt Tilly went to buy a pretty dress for the big day. It was the loveliest dress Mia had ever seen! The two were so happy that it was almost time for the wedding. + +Mia's mommy got very angry when she heard that Mia was going to marry Aunt Tilly. She said it was silly for a three year old to be getting married! Mia was very sad and asked her mommy why she couldn't marry. + +Her mommy said she couldn't marry yet because she was too young. Mia started to cry and she was so upset that she said she didn't want to marry Aunt Tilly anymore. + +Aunt Tilly was so sad that Mia was no longer getting married. She said goodbye and left, with a tear in her eye. + +The bad ending was that Mia and her mommy never saw Aunt Tilly ever again. Mia was so sorry she changed her mind, but it was too late. The wedding was never going to happen. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tom. Tom was 3 years old and loved to bounce. He was bouncing near a huge structure when he saw his best friend, Daisy. Daisy was bouncing too! + +Tom and Daisy shouted out 'hello' to each other and ran over to the huge structure. They started to climb up the structure, bouncing as they went. Tom got to the top first and shouted out 'Wow!' + +It was just then that Daisy slipped and fell from the huge structure! Tom ran down and she was crying. Tom comforted Daisy and tried to find a way to get her down safely. + +Suddenly, he had an idea! Tom bounced up and down, quickly and lightly at the base of the structure. Soon, Daisy was able to bounce high enough to grab hold of the huge structure and climb down. + +Tom and Daisy both smiled in relief. Then they ran off, bouncing as they went, to play in the sunshine. +Once upon a time there was a shape. It was a circle. The circle was always happy and behaved very well. All the other shapes were glad that the circle was around. + +One day the circle was so happy that it started to dance in the middle of all the other shapes. All the shapes began to laugh and clap and were so glad that the circle was having such a good time. + +Suddenly, the circle stopped dancing and said, "I think I'm going to behave differently tomorrow!" The other shapes were a little surprised by this and asked, "What are you going to do?" + +The circle just smiled and said, "You'll see tomorrow!" + +The other shapes wondered what the circle had in store, but they weren't scared. The next day, when the circle arrived, it had turned into a square! The other shapes were so glad that the circle had chosen to transform into a square. They all hugged the square and the square started to laugh with joy. + +After that day, the square and all the other shapes always behaved very well. They all laughed, clapped and danced and were always glad to be together. +Once there was a boy named Henry. He was 3 years old and often played in his room. One day he found a picture frame in the closet. It was made of wood and had beautiful carvings and pictures on it. Henry wanted to touch it, but he knew he wasn't supposed to. He thought it would be okay if he just touched it for a second. + +But suddenly, Henry heard someone coming. It was his father. He was angry and he yelled for Henry to come to him. Henry quickly put the frame back in the closet. + +His father said, "I saw you touching the frame. You shouldn't do that. That's why you must be punished." He looked at Henry sternly and said, "From now on, you must not be noisy. Do you understand?" + +Henry nodded. He knew he screwed up, and he knew why he mustn't be noisy now. He understood that being noisy was a bad thing that could lead to punishment. +Once upon a time, a friendly rabbit named Bob was walking near a tall tree when he noticed something very interesting. He saw a wire and he wondered what it was for. He asked his best friend, a bird named Pat, about it. + +"Oh, that wire? It is so interesting!" Pat said. "I heard from my friends that it helps to save things from falling!" + +Bob was very curious and asked, "Can I save something with it?" + +Pat nodded and said, "Sure! Go ahead and try it." + +Bob looked around and he saw a kite at the top of the tall tree. He thought it was a great opportunity to use the wire he found. He carefully tied the wire around the kite and held onto the opposite end. He looked up and chanted, "I must save it!" + +When the kite was close to the ground, Bob successfully pulled it down to save it. He and Pat were both so excited and cheered! Even though Bob had never used the wire before, it worked very well. + +Bob was so happy that he found the interesting wire, which helped him to save the kite. He and Pat enjoyed the kite together, and it was a beautiful sight that day. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy was playing in his room. His room was quite dull, so he went looking for something to do. He spotted his dad's table and decided to take a closer look. + +Timmy went over and studied the table closely. He touched it and ran his hand along its smooth surface. Suddenly, he heard a voice from behind him. + +"What are you doing, Timmy?" asked the voice. + +Timmy turned around to see his dad. He was smiling and Timmy knew he was trying to be nice. + +"I was looking at the table," he replied. + +"Well," said his dad, "it's your decision what you do with it. You can leave it as it is or give it a makeover. What do you think?" + +Timmy thought for a moment, considering his options. Then, he smiled and said, "Let's give it a makeover. I want to make it bright and colorful! + +His dad smiled too and said, "Let's get to work then." + +And so they set out to make the dull table into something new. They painted it, added decorations and in the end the table looked beautiful. + +They smiled, happy with their work, and Timmy realized that making decisions can be fun. +Mum took Jack to the park. Jack had lots of fun running around. Then he saw a drain. It looked like a huge cave. He wanted to go inside. + +Mum said,"No Jack you can't go in, it's too dangerous. It's a terrible drain!" + +Jack said, "Please Mum, I won't stay long!" + +Mum shook her head and said, "No Jack, I'm sorry, you have to shut it." + +Jack was sad but he did what his Mum said. He shut the drain and walked away. Then he ran back to his Mum and gave her a big hug. Mum hugged him tight. Then they smiled and went back home. +Once, there was a leopard. He was a very harsh leopard who would growl and roar when he was mad. One day, he heard a funny noise in the bushes, and he wanted to find out what it was. He stepped closer to the bushes and saw a little kitten. The kitten was scared and was repeating the same sound he had heard. The leopard was confused and didn't understand why the kitten was so scared. He tried to be gentle and asked the kitten what was wrong. The kitten stopped repeating and told the leopard that he was lost and scared. The leopard was happy he could help and he decided to take the kitten home. + +The leopard showed the kitten around and introduced him to the other animals. The little kitten was so happy and grateful! The leopard was happy that he could help, and decided to become the kitten’s best friend. From then on, the leopard and the kitten would play together and have so much fun. They have been best friends ever since and they are always ready to help each other out in times of need. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, a bunny and a bear. One day they were walking in the woods when they heard a mysterious sound. The bunny said to the bear, "Let's go check it out." + +The bear replied, "Ok, but don't worry. I'll protect you." + +The two friends walked deeper into the woods, following the mysterious sound. Suddenly, they saw what it was: a secret fairy garden! The bear said, "Wow, let's decorate it!" + +The bunny said, "Yes, let's put some flowers and rocks and make it sparkle." + +So the two best friends decorated the fairy garden, filling it with beautiful colors and sparkles. It looked so beautiful! The bear said, "It's perfect. Now the fairies can have a safe place to play." + +The bunny smiled and said, "Yes, it looks wonderful!" And they both looked very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little blue case. Inside this case was something that nobody ever expected to have. When the case was opened, the surprise was revealed - a beautiful, blue bird! + +The bird was shocked to be in a strange place, and it tried to fly away, but it could not. Slowly, it decided to yield, and let the little girl who had found the case pick it up. + +The little girl was delighted by the beauty of the blue bird and said to it, "What an amazing surprise! Would you like to come home with me?" The bird nodded and agreed, making both the little girl and the bird very happy. + +The little girl kept the bird safe in the blue case and, from then on, the little girl and the blue bird were best friends, and never yielded from their friendship. +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to pick a berry. He ventured deep into the forest, looking for a big and juicy berry. Suddenly, he heard a scary sound. He looked around, but he could not see anything. He decided to kneel down. When he kneeled, he saw a big and scary creature. It had sharp teeth, long claws and lots of fur. The boy was very scared. He slowly backed away, and he ran back home. He didn't stop until he was safe. That day, he never found a berry. But he was excited to tell his family about the scary creature he had seen. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anna. Anna was three years old and loved to play in her backyard. + +One day she saw a big, soft bear in the middle of her garden. Anna was very excited and ran to hug the bear. The bear was so soft and cute that she wanted to take it home with her. + +But then she stopped and thought. She had to talk to the bear first. She asked, "Can I take you home with me? My house is just around the corner." + +The bear nodded his head and smiled. Anna was so happy that she couldn't contain her excitement. She ran to get her mom and quickly explained everything. + +But then her mother stopped and thought. It would be too dangerous to have a bear at home. She said to Anna, "I'm sorry sweetheart, but you can't have the bear. Let's look for another bear that is soft, but not real." + +Anna was disappointed, but she understood. She hugged the bear one last time and waved goodbye as she went back into the house. +Sue and Tom were best friends. They loved to go on walks together and play in the park, but today Sue was feeling sad. Tom asked her why and she said, "My old doll got broken and I don't know how to repair it." + +Tom smiled and said, "Let me help you, I'm sure we can fix it!" So they found some glue and started to work on Sue's doll. As they were wiping off some extra glue, a little boy came up to them. He asked what they were doing, and Sue showed him her old doll. + +The boy laughed and said, "That's silly, no one would ever fix a broken toy!" Tom got angry, but Sue just smiled and said, "People are only selfish when they don't want to help someone. Be kind and you will never have to be selfish." + +The little boy nodded and said, "You're right, I'm sorry for being so rude." So Tom and Sue continued to wipe off the glue, and soon Sue's doll was repaired. Tom and Sue hugged, and the little boy even gave the doll a hug, too. +Mum and Dad were very excited. They had a great trip planned. So they got ready and packed their bag with all the things they needed. + +Mum put on a big hat and Dad put on his boots. They went to the front door, smiled and said, “Let’s go!†+ +They opened the door and stepped outside. They looked around and saw the mountains, rivers, and trees. It was a beautiful day and the sun was shining. + +Mum and Dad held hands and walked down the street. They looked up at the birds flying in the sky. It was a great trip! + +They stopped at a park and looked at the play equipment. They laughed, smiled and had a wonderful time. The trip was so much fun. + +At the end of the day, Mum and Dad went home. They had a great trip and were very happy. +Once upon a time there was a baby who was very special. All of her friends and family wanted to celebrate, so they held a wake. Everybody was so quiet, because they wanted the baby to have a peaceful time. They had so much fun celebrating the baby, with lots of music and singing. Everyone had a great time, and the baby was very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little boy. He never wanted to do what his mommy told him to. + +Once, his mommy asked him to shut the toilet in the bathroom. The boy shook his head and said, "No!" + +His mommy got mad and tried again. She said, "Don't be stubborn. Please shut the toilet." But he still said, "No!" + +Then, his mommy said, "If you don't shut the toilet, I'll have to do it for you." + +The boy thought about it for a minute, then he finally shut the toilet. His mommy smiled and said, "Good job, honey! Now why don't you go outside and play?" + +And so the stubborn little boy went outside to play. He had learned his lesson and from then on always followed his mommy's instructions. +John was walking in the dark woods. He was scared and he decided to search for something to make him feel safe. Suddenly, he spotted an orange light far away. + +John said to himself, "What is that? Maybe it will help me." He started walking towards the orange light. Soon he came to a large tree. + +John looked up and said, "Wow! Look at that orange fruit!" It was a giant orange. John was so excited that he didn't think he was scared anymore. He grabbed the orange and started eating it. + +John enjoyed the orange so much! He felt very lucky that he found it. As he was walking back home, he whispered to himself, "Never be scared again." +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Bob and Jane. They were out playing one day when they came across something very strange. There in the field was a big, brown box. + +Bob really wanted to open it and find out what was inside, but Jane said they should be careful. She told them they should examine it first. Bob agreed, so they slowly crept closer. + +As they looked at the box more closely, they saw that it was filthy and there were many colors on the box. They tried to open it but it was locked shut. + +Suddenly, Jane said, "Let's not open it. We don't know what's inside and it's probably not a good idea". Bob was disappointed, but he knew that Jane was right. + +So they decided to leave the box and they walked away. They learned that it's always important to be careful and not rush into doing something without thinking first. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Bob. Bob was only 3 years old but he was very smart. + +One day, Bob was playing in his room when he saw something on the floor. It was a pattern with lots of bright colours. Bob was amazed! He decided he wanted to solve the pattern. + +Bob asked his mom, "Mom, what's this pattern for?" + +His mom smiled and said, "It's a puzzle, Bob. Can you solve it?" + +Bob said, "Yes! I can solve it," and started to move the pattern pieces around. After a few moments, Bob had solved the pattern! + +His mom said surprised, "Bob, that's amazing! How did you do that?" + +Bob smiled, "I saw the pattern in my head and put the pieces together. It was easy!" + +Bob's mom smiled. She was proud of Bob's smarts. She knew he was special! +Once upon a time, there lived a colorful ant. Every morning, the ant would go out and search for food. One day, the ant walked up to a little girl and said, "Please, can you give me something to eat?". + +The little girl smiled and said, "Yes, of course you can have some of my food. Here you go!". She handed the ant a piece of food. The ant thanked the little girl and said, "Thank you very much!". + +The little girl was so happy to help the ant. She asked, "Would you like to be my friend?". The ant said, "Yes, that would be nice. Let's be friends!". + +The little girl and the ant became best friends. They did everything together and had lots of fun. They played games and ran around in the garden. The little girl loved spending time with her colorful ant friend. +Once there was a very kind man named Bob. He wanted to do something to make all the children happy. One day, he found a mask and his eyes lit up! He was excited by his new discovery and thought it would excite the children too. He went to a playground and saw many children playing. He took out the mask and showed it to them. At first, the children were scared. But when Bob explained what the mask was for, they were very excited! Bob and the children laughed and put on the mask, pretending to be superheroes, animals, and other imaginative things. The children had so much fun with the mask and it made Bob feel kind and happy. All the children thanked him for the exciting new mask and Bob said goodbye with a huge smile. All the children remembered that day and cherished the exciting moment with Bob! +"Let's go to the market!" said Mom. + +"Yes!" said little Evie, clapping her hands together. She was so excited to get out of the house. + +At the market, Mom saw a big red ball and bought it for Evie. + +"What do you say to Mommy?" Mom asked. + +"Thank you!" said Evie proudly. + +After they got home, Evie was running around with the ball. She accidentally dropped it outside and it rolled into the garden. + +"Oh no!" cried Evie, sad that she had spoiled her ball. + +After a little while Mom came to help, carrying a special surprise. She had brought a big bucket of paint and started to paint the ball with bright colors. + +"Now it's yours forever," she said, giving it to Evie. + +Evie was so proud of her new ball, and hugged Mom for spoiling her with such a special present. +Once upon a time there was a lady. She was angry and wanted to find somebody to unite her. So she went to a forest to find a friend. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice coming from a tree. “Who’s there?†said the voice. Startled, the lady stepped back a bit. + +The voice spoke again. “Come join me,†it said. “We can be friends.†+ +The lady was thrilled. She was about to move towards the tree when the voice spoke again. + +“If you come here,†it said. “I will take your anger away.†+ +The lady hesitated. She wanted to be free from her anger, but she was wary. + +Before she could decide, the voice spoke again. “I can make you happy forever. Come to me.†+ +The lady took a deep breath and stepped forward, towards the tree. But when she reached it, she was horrified! The voice had tricked her—instead of being her friend, the tree was a monster! The monster grabbed the lady, and she was never seen again. + +The moral of the story: be careful who you unite with! +Once there was a big couch in a room. Two little boys, David and John, were excited to play with it. + +“Let’s hang on the big couch,†said John. + +David replied, “Yes, let’s do it!†+ +The two friends held onto the couch and started to hang from it. They laughed and giggled as the couch made creaking sounds. + +Just then, their mom shouted, “No, you can’t play on the big couch like that!†+ +John and David froze in their tracks. But they still wanted to hang on the couch. Then, something bad happened. + +The big couch broke and both boys fell down on the floor. They screamed in pain and started to cry. + +Mom had to take the two boys to the hospital. The boys were very sad. They learned that it never pays to ignore mom’s warnings! +Once upon a time there was a boy and his dad. The boy was three years old. Every night they would talk together. They would talk about all sorts of things. + +One night, the dad asked the boy, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" + +The boy thought for a minute. Then he said, "I want to be an astronaut!" + +"Good choice," said his dad with a proud smile. "To be an astronaut takes hard work and dedication. I have a tip to help you succeed: stay curious and always ask questions. That will help you to learn more, and reach your goals." + +The boy smiled and said, "Thanks, Dad. I will try my best and make you proud!" + +His dad gave the boy a big hug and said, "I already am proud of you." +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Emma. One day, Emma decided to visit a new cafe. She was so excited when she arrived, she couldn't wait to explore! + +When she stepped inside, she noticed a menu on the wall. Emma stared at the menu, counting to see how many items were listed. She spotted a new item at the very top of the list and had to try it! + +So Emma ordered the new item and waited for it to arrive. When it did, she was delighted with the yummy treat. She gobbled it up in no time! + +After she finished, Emma thanked the cafe and said she'd be back soon. She was so happy that she had discovered something new! +One day, Sarah and her mom were getting ready to celebrate. Sarah was excited to get dressed up, so her mom put on some special perfume for her. As she put on the perfume, Sarah said it smelled great. + +But then a problem arose - when Sarah and her mom went outside to celebrate, they realised it was raining. Sarah was really disappointed and started to cry. + +Sarah's mom tried to cheer her up by telling her it was ok and that they could still celebrate. She said that it's ok to have a different kind of celebration - like playing some games inside. + +Sarah thought it was a great idea and stopped crying. She and her mom started playing some fun games to celebrate. + +In the end, Sarah and her mom had a great time and Sarah couldn't wait until they could celebrate again. +Mama and Daddy were waiting at the bus stop. Mama was holding a lively blue plate. Daddy watched the big bus arriving. + +"Look, the bus is here. Let's go!" said Mama. + +They got on the bus and found two seats. Mama put the plate on the seat next to her. + +When they arrived at the park, they were so excited. All around them, children were running and laughing. The sun was shining and everyone was feeling very lively. + +Then, Daddy took out his pocket knife. He cut an apple into small pieces and put them on the plate. He handed it to Mama. + +"Let's share!" said Daddy. + +Mama and Daddy laughed as they ate their snack. It was a great day at the park. +John was an adventurous little boy. He loved to explore and come up with new and different ideas. + +One morning, John got up early and ran to his bedroom to pack his things. He grabbed his hat and a plastic bag, and then started to throw in what he thought he'd need for the day. He put some sandwiches in his plastic bag and looked for something else. + +John's mom saw what he was doing and said, "John, why don't you go outside and look for some dust? You could make something creative with that." + +John smiled, his eyes wide with excitement. He put the sandwiches back in his bag and quickly ran outside. He looked all around, but couldn't find anything. + +Then, he saw it! A pile of differently colored dust! He had never seen such a different type of dust before. + +John quickly got to work, packing the dust in his plastic bag. He was so excited for the new project he had come up with! He knew it was going to be amazing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lola. She was very curious and quite stubborn. Every day, she would go to the beach with her daddy in search of new things to explore. + +One day, they noticed the sea was calm and clear. Lola saw many people surfing in the water. She asked her daddy, "What are they doing?" + +Her daddy replied, "They're riding on the surf," he said. + +Lola was determined to try it too. "Let me try, Daddy! Please!" She begged. + +Her daddy eventually agreed, but asked her to look closely at the waves. "Be careful, can you see the waves? Examine them closely, before you go," he said. + +Lola carefully examined the waves, trying hard to understand their patterns. She soon felt confident enough to jump onto the surfboard. After a few tries, she managed to stay standing on the surf, and had great fun. + +She was so proud of herself, and her daddy was proud of her too. No matter how stubborn she was, he was always with her to keep her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved getting mail from her friends and family. One day, she noticed that her mailbox was empty. She felt sad because she didn't gain any letters. + +The next day, Lily received a gifted package in the mail. She was so happy and excited to open it. Inside was a beautiful necklace that sparkled in the sun. Lily put it on and danced around her room. + +But then, Lily lost the necklace while playing outside. She searched everywhere but couldn't find it. She felt sad again because she lost her special gift. + +Lily learned that sometimes we gain gifts but we can also lose them. She missed her necklace but knew that it was just a thing and that her friends and family still loved her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside when it rained. He would put on his boots and stomp in puddles. Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, be careful not to get your clothes wet!" + +One day, Timmy was playing in the park when he saw a bird fly away with a piece of bread. Timmy said, "That bread looks delicious! I want to eat it." But the bird was too fast and Timmy couldn't catch it. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom made him a sandwich. Timmy took a bite and said, "This sandwich is delicious!" Suddenly, he remembered the bread the bird had taken. Timmy asked his mom, "Can we search for the bird and get the bread back?" His mom smiled and said, "Sure, let's go!" They searched the park and found the bird's nest. Inside was the missing bread. Timmy was so happy and thanked his mom for helping him find it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to watch the birds outside her window. One day, a scary storm came and disturbed the birds. They flew away and Lily was sad. She decided to go outside and look for them. + +As she walked, the wind blew hard and the trees shook. It was very scary, but Lily kept going. Suddenly, she saw the birds hiding in a tree. They were scared too! Lily talked to them and told them everything was okay. + +The birds felt better and flew away. Lily was happy she helped them. She went back inside and watched the rain from her window. She felt safe and cozy inside her home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear a pink cap that her grandma gave her. She wore it everywhere she went, even to bed! + +One day, Lily went to the park to play. She met a boy named Max who was playing with his toy truck. Max asked if he could play with Lily's cap. Lily said yes, but Max didn't give it back. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park. She saw Max playing with her cap again. This time, Lily asked Max to give it back. Max said no. But Lily didn't quit. She asked Max again and again until he finally gave it back. Lily was so happy to have her perfect pink cap back! +Once upon a time, there was a little bird with dark feathers. One day, the bird was flying in the sky with its wings. Suddenly, it saw a ball rolling on the ground. The bird flew down to the ball and asked, "What are you doing?" The ball replied, "I am rolling down the hill to have some fun." The bird wanted to join in too, so it asked the ball if it could come along. The ball said, "Sure, hop on!" The bird hopped on the ball and they both rolled down the hill together. They had so much fun that they did it again and again until it was time for the bird to go back to its nest. From then on, the bird and the ball became good friends and they would often roll down the hill together. +Once upon a time, there was a dog. The dog was very fast and loved to run in the park. One day, the dog found a bone and started to chew on it. But then, another dog came and took the bone away. The first dog was very sad and angry. + +But then, the second dog came back and said sorry. The first dog forgave the second dog and they became friends. They played together and ran fast in the park. The bone didn't matter anymore because they were happy to have each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden, where there were lots of pretty flowers. One day, she saw a big yellow flower with a brown center. It was a sunflower! Lily thought it was the most beautiful flower she had ever seen. + +She wanted to pick the sunflower and bring it inside, but it was too tall. She tried to reach it, but she couldn't. She became impatient and started to stomp her feet. But then, she had an idea. She went inside and got a chair, and stood on it to reach the sunflower. She was so happy when she finally picked it! + +Lily put the sunflower in a vase and showed it to her mom. Her mom was very proud of her for trying so hard to get the flower. From then on, Lily knew that if she tried hard enough, she could do anything she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was always grumpy and never smiled. One day, Timmy's mom asked him why he was so grumpy. "I don't know," said Timmy. "I just don't feel happy." + +Timmy's mom took him outside to see the world. They saw the blue sky, the green trees, and the colorful flowers. "Look at all the beautiful things in the world," said Timmy's mom. "There's so much to be happy about." + +Timmy looked around and started to smile. "I see what you mean, Mommy," said Timmy. "I'm sorry for being grumpy. Please forgive me." + +From that day on, Timmy learned to appreciate the world around him and was never grumpy again. The moral of the story is that even when we don't feel happy, there's always something to be grateful for. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to her grandma's house. Her grandma baked some yummy brown muffins. Lily loved muffins, so she asked her grandma for one. + +But her grandma said, "No muffin for you, Lily. You need to eat your dinner first." + +Lily was sad because she wanted a muffin so much. She thought of a plan to prevent her grandma from seeing her dinner plate. She said, "Grandma, can I go play outside while you finish cooking?" + +Her grandma said yes, and Lily quickly hid her dinner plate under the couch. When she came back inside, her grandma asked, "Did you finish your dinner, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, grandma!" and her grandma gave her a delicious brown muffin. Lily was happy and ate the muffin with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, a mommy and a daddy bear were having breakfast. Daddy bear wanted coffee, but mommy bear said it was too hot for him. Daddy bear got sad and said, "I want coffee, please." + +Mommy bear said, "Okay, but be careful, it's difficult to drink when it's so hot." + +Daddy bear took a sip and burned his tongue. He said, "Ouch, it's too hot!" + +Mommy bear said, "I told you it was difficult to drink. Next time, wait for it to cool down." + +Daddy bear learned his lesson and waited for his coffee to come to a good temperature before drinking it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a pretty butterfly and wanted to catch it. She ran after it, but she fell into a deep hole. + +Lily was scared and started to cry. Suddenly, she heard a voice saying, "Are you okay?" It was a kind boy who saw her fall. He helped her out of the hole and gave her his shirt to wipe away her tears. + +Lily learned that it's important to be careful when playing outside. She also learned that there are kind people who will help you when you need it. She said thank you to the boy and went home with a happy heart. +Once upon a time, there was a driver named Bob. Bob drove a big red bus. Bob was always very quiet when he drove. One day, Bob picked up some kids to take them to school. The kids were very excited to see Bob and they wanted to joke around with him. One boy told Bob a funny joke and Bob laughed so hard that he almost crashed the bus! The kids thought it was hilarious and they told Bob more jokes to make him laugh. From that day on, Bob wasn't so quiet anymore when he drove the bus. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and have fun with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom said to him, "Timmy, we need to prevent getting a sunburn. Let's put on some sunscreen before we go outside." + +Timmy and his friends went outside to play, and they had so much fun. They played tag and jumped rope. After a while, Timmy's mom called him inside. "Timmy, it's time to come in now," she said. "We have to check the calendar to see what we have planned for tomorrow." + +Timmy and his mom looked at the calendar together. They saw that they had a doctor's appointment in the morning. Timmy didn't like going to the doctor, but his mom said it was important to stay healthy. Timmy's mom also noticed that the clouds outside were getting thick, so she suggested they stay inside and play some board games instead. Timmy agreed, and they had a great time playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride the bus with his mom. One day, Timmy and his mom missed the bus. They had to wait for another one. + +Timmy's mom told him to remember to be patient. Finally, the bus came and they got on. Timmy was happy they were successful in catching the bus. + +On the bus, Timmy saw his friend from preschool. They sat together and talked about their day. Timmy was happy he remembered to be patient and catch the bus. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to wear his favorite blue hat everywhere he went. One day, Benny and his friend, a little bird named Lily, were playing in the forest when they heard a loud noise. They looked up and saw a big, scary bear coming towards them! + +Benny and Lily were so scared that they didn't know what to do. "Quick, Benny! We have to escape!" said Lily. But Benny felt helpless and didn't want to leave his favorite blue hat behind. "I can't leave my hat, Lily. It's my favorite!" he said. + +Lily knew that they needed to get away from the bear, so she came up with a plan. "Benny, put on your hat and let's run as fast as we can!" she said. Benny quickly put on his hat and they started running. The bear chased after them, but Benny's hat was so big and floppy that it kept getting in the bear's way. Eventually, they were able to escape and Benny and Lily were safe. + +From that day on, Benny realized that sometimes it's more important to escape from danger than to hold onto material things. And he also learned that his blue hat was not just a fashion accessory, but it could also be used to help him in scary situations. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because his mom said they were going to visit his grandma. Timmy loved his grandma because she always gave him candy. + +When they arrived at grandma's house, Timmy saw a large stair. He wanted to climb it, but his mom said it was too dangerous. Timmy was sad because he really wanted to climb the stair. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard his grandma calling him from upstairs. He wanted to go see her, but he was too scared to climb the large stair. His mom said she would help him and they both pulled each other up the stair. When they got to the top, Timmy was so happy to see his grandma and he forgot all about his fear. + +Later that day, Timmy and his grandma were playing with toys when they heard a loud noise. It was coming from outside. Timmy's mom went to check and found out that a big tree had fallen in the yard. Timmy's mom was worried because they needed to leave soon and the tree was blocking the way. But Timmy had an idea! He said, "I can pull the tree with my strong muscles!" And so, with the help of his mom and grandma, they pulled the tree out of the way and were able to leave safely. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty pink case that she loved to carry everywhere. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She was so excited to play on the swings and slide. But then, she got nervous when she saw a big dog running towards her. + +Lily tried to run away, but the dog was too fast. It jumped on her and started to tear her pretty pink case. Lily cried and cried, but the dog didn't stop. Her mommy came to help, but it was too late. The case was ruined and Lily was very sad. + +From that day on, Lily was always nervous around dogs. She never wanted to go to the park again. She missed her pretty pink case, but it was too torn to use. It was a very bad day for Lily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved waffles. He ate waffles for breakfast every day, but one day his mom ran out of waffles. Timmy was troubled because he didn't know what to eat for breakfast. + +Then, Timmy's mom had an idea. She told Timmy that they could replace the waffles with pancakes. At first, Timmy was hesitant, but then he tried the pancakes and he loved them! He realized that sometimes when things don't go as planned, we can replace them with something else and it can turn out even better. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to try new things and replace old ones. You never know, you might end up liking the new thing even more! +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved baseball. He played with his friends every day in the park. One day, he saw a big boy playing too. The big boy was very tough and could hit the ball very far. + +The boy wanted to become tough like the big boy. So, he practiced every day and worked very hard. He ran a lot and practiced hitting the ball. His friends helped him too. + +Soon, the boy became very tough and could hit the ball very far, just like the big boy. He was very happy and played even better with his friends. They all loved playing baseball together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her favorite toy was a little olive-colored teddy bear. One day, Lily's mommy had to go away for work and Lily felt sad. She missed her mommy very much. + +Lily's mommy wanted to make her feel better so she decided to send her a surprise package. A few days later, a big box arrived at Lily's house. She was so excited to open it! Inside the box, there was a new doll and a big jar of olives. Lily was so happy and she knew her mommy loved her very much. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. The tree had many fruits, but the little girl who lived nearby loved the prunes the most. One day, she went to the tree and saw that all the prunes were gone. She was sad and went back home. + +That night, the tree slept and had a dream. In the dream, a kind fairy appeared and asked why the tree was sad. The tree told the fairy about the little girl who loved the prunes. The fairy was compassionate and decided to help. + +The next day, the little girl went back to the tree and saw that there were many prunes on the ground. She was happy and thanked the tree. From then on, the tree and the little girl were friends, and the tree always made sure that there were prunes for her to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around. But one day, he got very sick and had to stay in bed for a long time. His mom told him that he needed to exercise to get better. + +Timmy was sorry that he couldn't play outside anymore, but he knew he had to do what his mom said. So, he started doing little exercises in his bed every day. He would lift his arms and legs up and down, trying to get stronger. + +One day, Timmy's mom came in and told him they were going on a trip to the beach. Timmy was so excited! But then his mom said they had to pack their bags first. Timmy remembered how much he had been exercising and knew he could pack his own bag all by himself. And he did! Timmy was so proud of himself for being strong enough to pack his own bag and go on a fun trip to the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and going to the park with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy told her that they were going to visit her uncle. Lily was so excited because she loved her uncle. He was always so dependable and fun to be around. + +When they got to her uncle's house, Lily ran to give him a big hug. Her uncle picked her up and said, "Wow, Lily! You weigh so much now!" Lily giggled and felt proud that she was growing up. + +They spent the day playing games and eating yummy snacks. Lily loved spending time with her uncle because he always made her feel happy. As the day went on, Lily's mommy told her it was time to go home. Lily gave her uncle one last hug and said, "I love you, Uncle. You're the best!" Her uncle smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily. You're my favorite niece." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she found a yellow flower in the grass and picked it up. She was so happy to find it! + +Suddenly, her phone rang. It was her mommy calling. "Lily, it's time to come inside for dinner," said her mommy. + +Lily didn't want to leave her flower behind, so she held it tight and said, "Mommy, can I bring my flower inside with me?" + +Her mommy replied, "Of course, sweetie. You can lead the way with your pretty yellow flower." + +Lily smiled and happily skipped inside with her flower in hand. She knew she had the best mommy in the whole world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink apple juice from her sippy cup. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They had so much fun playing on the swings and slides. + +But then, Lily's mommy asked her if she remembered where they parked the car. Lily tried to remember, but she couldn't. She felt embarrassed because she forgot. + +But then, her daddy helped her remember. He said, "Remember when we saw the big tree with the red leaves? That's where we parked." Lily smiled and felt happy that she could remember with her daddy's help. And then, she asked for more apple juice to drink from her sippy cup. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing with his toys when he fell down and hurt his arm. He cried out for his mom, who quickly came to help him. + +Mommy said, "Let's go to the doctor to make sure your arm is okay." + +At the doctor's office, Timmy had to get an x-ray. He was scared, but the doctor was nice and helped him feel better. + +After the x-ray, the doctor said, "Your arm is just bruised. It will feel better soon." Timmy was happy to hear that and thanked the doctor for helping him. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. He had a trunk that was very long. One day, the elephant went to a big field. He saw a tree and decided to sit under it. The elephant was very tired, so he set his trunk down and took a nap. + +When the elephant woke up, he saw that his trunk was empty. He looked around and saw that his friends had eaten all the fruit from the tree. The elephant was sad because he was still hungry. + +But then, the elephant had an idea. He used his trunk to reach up and pick some leaves from the tree. The leaves were very tasty and filled up the elephant's tummy. The elephant was happy again and set off to explore more of the big field. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big nose that she loved to wiggle and play with. One day, Lily went to school and her teacher asked her to speak in front of the class. Lily was very shy and felt ashamed because she thought her nose looked funny. But then she remembered her mommy's words, "Be proud of who you are and don't be afraid to speak up." So, Lily took a deep breath and spoke loud and clear. Everyone in the class clapped and said she did a great job. From that day on, Lily was no longer ashamed of her big nose and loved speaking in front of the class. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to the pond to see the frogs. She saw a green frog jumping around and said, "Hi, Mr. Frog! Would you like to play with me?" The frog croaked and Lily took that as a yes. + +They played together for a while until Lily felt a harsh wind blowing. She said to the frog, "I think it's going to freeze soon. We should go home." The frog didn't understand but followed Lily anyway. + +When they got home, Lily's mom gave her some hot chocolate to warm up. Just then, they heard a knock on the door. It was Lily's friend, Timmy. He said, "Lily, did you see the snow outside? Let's go play!" Lily smiled and said, "I knew it was going to freeze!" She put on her coat and went outside to play in the snow with Timmy and her new frog friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was walking in the park with her mommy. Suddenly, she noticed something on her palm. It was a disgusting bug! + +"Ewww, mommy, look at this disgusting bug on my palm!" Lily cried out. + +"Don't worry, sweetie. Let's gently shake it off," her mommy replied. + +Lily shook her palm and the bug flew away. She felt much better. "Thanks, mommy," she said with a smile. + +"You're welcome, my dear. Always be careful when touching things outside," her mommy reminded her. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to look at her palm before touching anything in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the evening. She loved to chase butterflies and watch the birds fly. One evening, Lily saw a butterfly and tried to catch it. She ran after it, but the butterfly was too fast and flew away. + +Lily felt sad that she couldn't catch the butterfly. Her mother saw her and said, "Lily, sometimes we can't catch everything we want. But that's okay. We can still enjoy the gentle breeze and the beautiful evening." + +Lily realized that her mother was right. She didn't need to catch everything to be happy. She could still enjoy the evening and all the things around her. From that day on, Lily learned to appreciate the little things in life and enjoy the gentle moments. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat spaghetti with tomato sauce. One day, Timmy's mom made him spaghetti for lunch. She reminded him to use a napkin to wipe his mouth. + +Timmy was so hungry that he forgot to use the napkin. His mom reminded him again, but Timmy was too busy eating. Suddenly, Timmy's nose started to itch. He reached for the nearest thing to wipe his nose - the humble napkin. + +But, oh no! The napkin was too small and couldn't hold Timmy's big sneeze. The spaghetti and tomato sauce flew all over Timmy's face and clothes. Timmy's mom was sad that he didn't listen and reminded him to always use a napkin. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to use a napkin next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, Benny found a big billboard that he thought would be a great place to hide. + +Benny climbed up the billboard and hid behind it. But he didn't realize that the billboard was old and dangerous. Suddenly, the billboard started to shake and Benny fell down. + +Benny hurt his leg and couldn't move. He tried to call for help, but no one could hear him. Benny was scared and alone. Eventually, he closed his eyes and fell asleep. + +When Benny's friends found him, it was too late. Benny had passed away. They were all very sad and missed their friend. They learned that it's important to be careful and not hide in dangerous places. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and sit in his comfy chair. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to display his favorite toy on the shelf. Timmy was so excited to show off his toy to everyone who visited his house. + +As he climbed on his chair to reach the shelf, he felt jolly and proud. His toy looked so cool on the shelf, and Timmy couldn't stop smiling. Every time someone came over, Timmy would point to his toy and say, "Look, look! That's my toy! I displayed it myself!" + +Timmy's mommy was very proud of him for being so responsible and taking care of his things. She gave him a big hug and told him how much she loved him. From that day on, Timmy made sure to display all of his favorite toys on the shelf for everyone to see. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mom asked her if she was hungry and wanted some food. Lily said yes and ran to the kitchen. + +When she finished eating, she went back to her room to play. But then, she saw her little brother sitting on her favorite cushion. She didn't want to be mean, but she really wanted to sit on it too. So, she dared herself to ask him if she could sit on it for a little while. + +"Hey, can I sit on the cushion for a bit?" she asked. Her brother smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. I can share with you." Lily was happy and thanked her brother. They both sat on the cushion and played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very lonely because he didn't have any friends to play with. One day, Max met a friendly cat named Lily. Lily and Max played together all day long and Max was very happy. + +Lily invited Max over for dinner and Max was very excited. Lily cooked some yummy food and Max loved the taste of it. He ate so much that he couldn't eat anymore. Lily cared for Max and made sure he was full and happy. + +After dinner, Max and Lily sat outside and looked at the stars. Max was no longer lonely because he had made a new friend. He was so grateful for Lily's kindness and he knew that he had found a friend for life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to paint. She had a big box of paint and many colors to choose from. One day, Lily's mom told her it was time for lunch. Lily didn't want to stop painting, so she yelled, "No, I want to paint more!" + +Mom said, "Okay, but first let's let your painting dry." Lily looked at her painting and saw that it was still wet. She waited and waited for it to dry. Finally, her painting was dry and she showed it to her mom. Her mom said, "Wow, Lily! That's a beautiful painting!" + +Lily was so happy that she smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" From that day on, Lily knew that sometimes it's good to take a break and let things dry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, she found a weird looking doll that she had never seen before. It had strange eyes and a big nose. She thought it was funny and decided to keep it. + +But then, her mom saw the doll and didn't like it. She told Lily that it was not a good doll and that she should get rid of it. Lily didn't want to, but her mom said she would punish her if she didn't. So, Lily sadly put the weird doll away in her toy box. + +Later that day, Lily's grandma came to visit. She brought a beautiful velvet dress for Lily to wear to a party. Lily loved the soft feeling of the velvet against her skin. She felt like a princess in her new dress. She forgot all about the weird doll and was happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry cat named Mittens. Mittens was always hungry and loved to chew on things. One day, Lily opened the fridge to get a snack. She saw that Mittens had already chewed on the cheese and left little teeth marks. + +Lily was sad because she really wanted some cheese. But then she had an idea! She took out some carrots and gave them to Mittens. Mittens loved the carrots and started to chew on them instead. Lily was happy because she got her snack and Mittens was happy because he got his too. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to keep the cheese out of the fridge and gave Mittens lots of carrots to chew on. Mittens was a happy and furry cat and Lily was a happy little girl. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to fly. One day, the bird flew too high and it got very cold. The bird started to freeze and couldn't move its wings anymore. + +The bird tried to fly down to the ground, but it was too late. The bird fell from the sky and landed on the ground. It was very sad because the bird was now dead. + +All the other birds in the sky looked down and saw their friend lying on the ground. They were very sad too. They knew they would never see their friend fly again. + +From that day on, the birds were very careful not to fly too high. They didn't want to end up like their friend who had frozen and died. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw on the ceiling with his crayons. He was very creative and made beautiful pictures of animals and flowers. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him he couldn't draw on the ceiling anymore. She didn't permit him to do it because it was making a mess. Timmy was sad, but he understood. + +But Timmy couldn't stop thinking about drawing on the ceiling. So, when his mom wasn't looking, he drew a big picture of a dragon. It was his best one yet. But as he was finishing up, he slipped and fell off his chair, hitting his head on the floor. + +Timmy's mom heard the noise and came running. She was very worried and called an ambulance. Sadly, Timmy didn't wake up and went to sleep forever. From that day on, his mom never scolded him for drawing on the ceiling again, but she wished she had let him do it one more time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him that they were going to visit his grandma. Timmy was excited because he loved his grandma's cookies. + +When they arrived at his grandma's house, Timmy noticed that he had forgotten to pack his favorite sock. He was sad because he loved that sock and it always made him feel great. Timmy's mom told him not to worry because they could buy a new pair of socks at the store. + +At the store, Timmy saw many different socks. He couldn't decide which one to choose. He asked his mom for help, but she told him to decide on his own. Timmy thought for a moment and remembered that his favorite color was blue. He found a pair of blue socks that he loved and decided to buy them. + +Later that day, Timmy put on his new socks and felt great. He was happy that he had decided to choose the blue socks. Timmy's mom smiled and said, "I knew you would make a great decision." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they went to the park to play. They ran and played, but then Timmy's friends wanted to quit and go home. Timmy didn't want to quit yet, but he said goodbye to his friends and stayed at the park. + +As Timmy was playing by himself, he looked up and saw a big, fluffy cloud in the sky. It was so pretty! But then he started to feel cold. He realized he had been playing for a long time and it was getting late. He decided it was time to go home and get warm. + +Timmy went home and his mom gave him a warm blanket to snuggle with. He told her about the cloud he saw and how he played with his friends at the park. Then, he snuggled in and fell asleep, dreaming of the fun he would have tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved to dream about flying in the sky like a bird. One day, Jack's mom asked him what he was thinking about. Jack looked up at his mom with a thoughtful expression and said, "I was dreaming about flying like a bird." + +His mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a fun dream! But remember, we can't fly like birds because we don't have wings." Jack frowned and said, "Oh, I wish I had wings so I could fly." + +His mom hugged him and said, "Even though we can't fly like birds, we can still imagine and dream about it. Dreams can take us to wonderful places in our minds." Jack smiled and said, "I like dreaming, it makes me happy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the jungle with her animal friends. One day, she met a big leopard who looked very bad. + +"Hello, little girl," said the leopard. "Would you like to play with me?" + +Lily was scared of the leopard and tried to resist playing with him. "No, thank you," she said. "I don't want to play with someone who looks so bad." + +The leopard was sad and asked Lily why she thought he was bad. "I'm not bad," he said. "I just look different from your other animal friends." + +Lily thought about it for a moment and realized that the leopard was right. She apologized and asked if he wanted to play hide-and-seek with her and her friends. The leopard happily agreed and they all had a great time playing together in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her toys. One day, she saw a fierce dog barking loudly. It scared her, so she ran away. + +Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They wanted to play with water, but Lily didn't like getting wet. She decided to ignore the water and play on the swings instead. + +Later, Lily's mom made her favorite dinner, spaghetti. Lily was happy and ate all of it. When it was time for bed, Lily snuggled up with her teddy bear and fell asleep, dreaming about playing with her friends and eating spaghetti. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy liked to play in the woods with his friends, but one day he got lost. He started to shiver because he was scared and didn’t know where to go. + +Just then, he saw his mommy coming towards him. She gave him a big hug and he felt warm and safe again. Teddy was confused about how he got lost, but he knew that his mommy would always be there to help him. + +From that day on, Teddy made sure to always stay close to his mommy so he wouldn’t get lost again. And whenever he felt scared or confused, he knew that a hug from his mommy would make him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a very busy day playing with her toys and running around outside. When it was time for bed, her mom tucked her in and kissed her on the forehead. + +Lily couldn't fall asleep because her thumb hurt. She had accidentally closed it in a drawer earlier that day. She told her mom about the pain, and her mom said that sometimes our bodies hurt, but it would feel better soon. + +Lily tried to sleep, but she couldn't stop thinking about her thumb. She started to cry and told her mom that she couldn't sleep because her thumb hurt. Her mom got a band-aid and put it on Lily's thumb. She told Lily that sometimes our minds can lie to us and make us think things are worse than they really are. With the band-aid on her thumb, Lily felt better and fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures of furry animals. One day, she asked her mommy for a new drawer to keep all her drawings in. + +Mommy said, "Sure, Lily! Let's go to the store and design a special drawer just for you." + +Lily was so excited! At the store, they picked out a big, brown drawer with lots of space for all her drawings. Mommy helped Lily decorate the drawer with stickers and sparkles. + +When they got home, Lily put all her furry animal drawings in the new drawer. She was so happy to have a special place to keep them safe. + +Lily said to her mommy, "Thank you for helping me design my new drawer. Now I can keep all my furry animal drawings in one place!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play dress-up and wear different costumes. One day, he found a jolly clown costume in his closet. He put it on and went outside to show his friends. They all laughed and clapped for him. + +But then, something bad happened. Timmy's mom called him inside for dinner. He didn't want to take off his costume, so he shrugged and said he would wear it to the table. His mom said no and made him take it off. Timmy was sad and didn't want to eat dinner anymore. + +Later that night, Timmy went to bed still feeling sad. He decided to wear his clown costume to bed to make himself feel better. But when he woke up in the morning, he couldn't take it off. The costume had become stuck to his skin! Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. He had to go to the hospital to get it removed. From then on, Timmy learned to listen to his mom and not wear costumes to bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play video games and watch TV all day long. He didn't like to exercise or play outside. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park. Timmy saw other kids running and playing. He wanted to join them, but he got tired quickly. He sighed and sat down on a bench. + +Timmy's mom encouraged him to keep trying and to exercise every day. Timmy listened to his mom and started exercising every day. He felt proud of himself when he could run and play with the other kids without getting tired. + +The moral of the story is that exercising is important for our health and it can make us feel proud of ourselves. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pen. One day, she wanted to draw a picture of her family, but her pen was dry. She tried to draw, but nothing came out. + +Lily asked her mommy for help. Her mommy said, "Let's move the pen in circles to make the ink come out." So, Lily moved the pen in circles and the ink started to come out. She was so happy! + +Lily drew a beautiful picture of her family and showed it to her mommy. Her mommy was so proud of her. From that day on, Lily made sure to put the cap back on her pen so it wouldn't dry out again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to play with her friends in the jungle. One day, she saw a monkey playing a trumpet. Ellie had never seen a trumpet before, and she thought it was funny. + +Ellie went to her friends and invited them to come and see the monkey playing the trumpet. Her friends were excited, and they all went to see the monkey play. But when they got there, the monkey was gone. + +Ellie felt sad because she didn't know where the monkey went. But then, she remembered that the monkey told her he was going to the river. So, Ellie and her friends went to the river and found the monkey playing his trumpet there. They all danced and had fun together, and Ellie realized that it wasn't nice to be ignorant and assume things without asking questions first. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and watch her favorite cartoons on TV. One day, she wanted to watch her show but the TV wouldn't turn on. She asked her mom, "Why doesn't the TV work?" + +Her mom replied, "The cable is not tidy and needs to be fixed." Lily didn't understand what that meant, so her mom showed her the messy cable behind the TV. + +Lily wanted to help, so she tried to fix the cable herself. But she accidentally slapped the cable too hard and it broke. Her mom was upset, but she didn't scold Lily. Instead, she said, "It's okay, we can buy a new cable. But remember, we must be careful when we touch things and always ask for help if we don't know what to do." + +Lily learned her lesson and promised to always be careful. From then on, she always asked for help when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to her classroom every day. One day, Lily's teacher asked her to follow her to the principal's office. Lily was frightened because she had never been there before. + +"Where are we going?" asked Lily. + +"We are going to the principal's office," replied the teacher. + +"Why?" asked Lily, feeling even more frightened. + +"Don't worry, it's just to talk about how well you are doing in class," said the teacher. + +Lily felt relieved and followed her teacher to the principal's office. After the meeting, Lily was happy to go back to her classroom and continue learning with her friends. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play outside in the mud. One day, they found a big puddle of mud that looked different from the others. + +Timmy said, "Wow, this mud looks different. Let's jump in it!" + +Tommy replied, "Yeah, let's do it! But be careful not to strike me with the mud." + +They both jumped in the mud and had so much fun. But then, it started to rain and they had to go inside. + +Timmy said, "That was the best day ever! Let's do it again tomorrow!" + +Tommy agreed and they both went inside, happy and covered in mud. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly around and explore new places. One day, Tweety saw a big tree in the distance and decided to fly over and check it out. + +As Tweety got closer to the tree, she saw a little worm named Sammy. Sammy was trying to move in a zigzag pattern, but he was having a tough time. Tweety flew down to talk to Sammy and asked him what was wrong. + +"I'm trying to get to the other side of the tree, but I keep moving in a zigzag and can't seem to make it there," said Sammy. + +Tweety felt sorry for Sammy and decided to help him. She picked up Sammy with her beak and flew him to the other side of the tree. However, Sammy was stubborn and didn't want to say thank you to Tweety. + +Tweety was sad that Sammy didn't appreciate her help, but she knew she did the right thing. She flew away, happy that she was able to help someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and eat potatoes. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a potato to eat for dinner. Timmy was so impatient to eat it that he threw the potato on the floor. + +"Timmy, that's not nice," said his mom. "You shouldn't throw your food." + +"I'm sorry," said Timmy. "I just really wanted to eat it." + +"It's okay," said his mom. "But next time, let's try to be patient and wait for our food." + +From that day on, Timmy learned to be patient and not throw his food. He enjoyed his potatoes and all of his meals without any more throwing mishaps. +Once upon a time, a little bunny named Benny wanted to write in his journal. He loved to draw pictures and write about his day. One day, Benny's friend, a squirrel named Sammy, saw his journal and wanted to read it. Benny felt embarrassed because he didn't want anyone to see his private thoughts. + +Sammy didn't understand why Benny was feeling embarrassed and took the journal. Benny tried to grab it back, but they ended up tearing it. Benny was very sad and didn't know what to do. He decided to go for a walk in the forest to clear his head. + +As he was walking, Benny saw a beautiful flower. He felt happy and decided to spring towards it. Suddenly, he saw Sammy coming towards him with a new journal. Sammy apologized for what happened and gave Benny the new journal. Benny was so happy and forgave Sammy. They hugged and went on to have a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was a brave bunny who loved to play hide and seek. One day, Benny went to the park to play with his friends. They played hide and seek and Benny was very good at hiding. His friends looked and looked but they couldn't find him. + +After a while, Benny got tired and went to sit under a tree. He saw something on the ground and picked it up. It was a license. Benny didn't know what a license was but he thought it was important. He decided to give it to his mommy when he got home. + +When Benny got home, he showed his mommy the license. She was very proud of him for being so brave and finding something important. Benny felt happy and proud too. From that day on, Benny loved to play hide and seek even more because he knew he was a brave bunny who could find important things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat red apples. One day, she went to the apple tree to pick some apples. Suddenly, she felt cold and started to shiver. She looked up and saw dark clouds in the sky. + +Lily felt anxious and wanted to go home. She ran as fast as she could, but she got lost. She saw a friendly bear and asked him for help. The bear said, "I can help you, but first you need to give me one of your apples." So, Lily gave him an apple and the bear showed her the way home. + +When Lily got home, she was happy to be safe and sound. But then she realized that she had lost all her apples. She felt sad and cried. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was getting ready for bed, but she couldn't find her favorite blanket. She looked under her bed, but it wasn't there. She asked her mom, "Where is my blanket?" + +Her mom replied, "I don't know, Lily. Did you fold it and put it away?" + +Lily looked confused and said, "What does fold mean?" + +Her mom showed her how to fold her blanket neatly and put it away in her closet. Lily found her blanket and climbed into bed. She snuggled up with her blanket and said, "Goodnight, Mommy." + +Her mom kissed her on the forehead and said, "Goodnight, Lily. Sweet dreams." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One sunny day, Lily and her friends went to the park to play. They ran and jumped and played on the swings. + +After a while, Lily's mom called out, "Lily, it's time to go home." Lily didn't want to leave yet, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. She took one last step on the slide and said goodbye to her friends. + +As they walked home, Lily's mom said, "It's getting warm outside. We should go to the beach soon." Lily's eyes lit up with excitement. She loved going to the beach. + +A few days later, Lily and her family went to the beach. It was very warm and sunny. Lily ran to the water and splashed around. She felt the warm sand between her toes and smiled. "This is fun!" she shouted to her family. + +Later, as they were packing up to leave, Lily's mom said, "We should come back to the beach soon." Lily smiled and nodded, already looking forward to their next trip. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy duck on a farm. The duck liked to tell the other animals what to do. One day, the duck saw a butterfly and wanted to catch it. The butterfly said, "Please don't catch me. I want to fly." The duck said, "I'm the boss of this farm. I can do what I want." + +The duck chased the butterfly, but then the butterfly released some sparkly dust. The dust made the duck feel happy and calm. The duck realized that being bossy wasn't always the best way to be. The butterfly flew away and the duck went to talk to the other animals. + +The duck said, "I'm sorry for being bossy. What do you want to do today?" The other animals were happy that the duck was being nice. They decided to have a picnic by the pond. They all brought yummy snacks and had a great time together. From that day on, the duck was still the leader, but was kind and listened to the other animals too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the pretty flowers in her garden. One day, she saw a purple flower and felt very happy. She picked it and showed it to her mom. "Look, mommy! I found a purple flower!" she said proudly. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Lily. You have a green thumb just like me." Lily didn't know what a green thumb was, so she asked her mom. "A green thumb means you're good at growing things, like flowers and vegetables," her mom explained. + +Lily felt even more proud of herself. She decided to plant more flowers in her garden so she could have more pretty things to look at. And every time she saw a purple flower, she felt happy and proud of her green thumb. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her skateboard down the hill near her house. One day, she saw a scary monster at the bottom of the hill. + +"Oh no!" said Lily. "I can't ride my board with that scary thing there." + +Her friend, Max, came over and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +Lily pointed to the monster and said, "It's too scary. I can't ride my board." + +Max said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll go talk to the monster and ask it to yield. Then you can ride your board again." + +Max walked down the hill and spoke to the monster. The monster listened and then moved out of the way. Lily was so happy that she hugged Max and then rode her board down the hill again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the shore, building sandcastles and collecting seashells. One day, she met a wealthy man who was walking along the beach. He smiled at her and said, "Hello there, little one." + +Lily was shy at first, but she soon warmed up to the man. They talked about the ocean and the creatures that lived in it. The man noticed that Lily was very curious and asked her if she wanted to learn more. She eagerly said yes. + +The man took Lily to his yacht and showed her all the different types of fish he had caught. He even let her touch a starfish and a sea urchin. Lily was amazed and grateful for the man's kindness. As they said goodbye, the man gave Lily a shiny seashell as a souvenir. + +From that day on, Lily would often think about the wealthy man and how he had taught her so much about the ocean. She cherished the seashell he had given her and kept it in a special place. Whenever she looked at it, she remembered the fun day she had on the shore and the kind man who had shared his knowledge with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to play on the branches of trees. One day, Tweety saw a big, heavy branch that looked like it was going to fall. Tweety warned all of the other birds to be careful, but they didn't listen. + +Suddenly, the branch started to tremble and all of the birds fell off! Tweety was the only one who listened and stayed safe. The other birds were sad and hurt, but Tweety was happy that she listened and was okay. + +The moral of the story is to always listen and be careful. Even if something looks like fun, it might not be safe. It's important to be smart and stay out of danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a loyal dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with Timmy. + +One day, Timmy found a hammer in his backyard. He picked it up and started to play with it. Max saw what Timmy was doing and barked, "Woof woof, that's dangerous!" + +Timmy didn't listen and kept playing with the hammer. Suddenly, he hit his finger and started to complain, "Ouch, that hurts!" + +Max ran over to Timmy and licked his finger to make it feel better. From that day on, Timmy listened to Max and never played with the hammer again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat meat, but his mom always cooked the same boring chicken every day. One day, Timmy decided to tell his mom how he felt. + +"Mommy, I don't like this boring chicken. Can we try something else?" Timmy said. + +His mom replied, "Well, what do you want to try?" + +"I don't know. Maybe we can test some new meat? Like hot dogs or hamburgers?" Timmy suggested. + +His mom thought about it and decided to take Timmy to the grocery store to pick out some new meat to try. They looked at all the different kinds of meat and finally settled on some juicy steak. + +When they got home, Timmy's mom cooked the steak and they both tried it. Timmy loved it! He was so happy that he didn't have to eat boring chicken anymore. + +From then on, Timmy and his mom tried new kinds of meat all the time. They even had fun testing out different recipes together. And Timmy was always happy because he never had to eat boring chicken again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went outside to play in the snow. It was very cold and the snow was icy. Lily wanted to make a snowman, but she didn't have a bag to carry the snow. Her mom came outside and said, "I will allow you to use my bag to make your snowman." Lily was very happy and used the bag to scoop up the snow. She made a big snowman and her mom took a picture of it. They went inside to drink hot chocolate and warm up. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her soft and cozy bathrobe after taking a bath. One day, she asked her mom if they could celebrate her bathrobe by having a tea party. + +"Mommy, can we have a tea party for my bathrobe? It's so warm and snuggly!" said Lily. + +Her mom thought it was a clever idea and they began to prepare for the party. They set up a table with tea cups and cookies, and Lily put on her bathrobe. They celebrated by drinking tea and eating cookies, and Lily felt so happy to have her bathrobe as the guest of honor. + +After the party, Lily hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for celebrating my bathrobe with me. It's my favorite thing to wear!" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad we could celebrate something so special together." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went on an adventure with her dad. They walked and walked until they saw a big mountain. Her dad told her it was a volcano. + +Lily was scared, but her dad said it was sleeping and wouldn't hurt them. Suddenly, smoke appeared from the top of the volcano. Lily asked her dad what was happening. He said it was waking up and they needed to run away. + +They ran as fast as they could and looked back. The volcano was erupting and lava was coming out. Lily said, "Wow, it's enormous!" Her dad replied, "Yes, it is. We're lucky we got away." From that day on, Lily always remembered the enormous volcano and how it appeared to wake up. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the park. One day, he saw a big slide and wanted to go down it. But when he tried, he fell and got a boo-boo on his knee. + +Timmy's friend, Sarah, saw him crying and asked what happened. Timmy told her about his fall. Sarah said, "I know how to make you feel better. Let's sail our toy boats in the pond!" + +Timmy liked that idea and they went to the pond. But when they got there, they saw that the wind was too strong and the boats wouldn't sail. Sarah said, "Don't worry, my dad's boat is reliable. We can use that!" + +So, they went to Sarah's dad's boat and sailed it in the pond. Timmy forgot all about his boo-boo and had a great time with Sarah. They even saw some ducks and fed them bread. Timmy was happy again and thanked Sarah for being a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very curious and loved to explore the jungle. One day, Ellie saw a little bird crying on the ground. + +"What's wrong?" Ellie asked. + +"I lost my mommy and I don't know where to go," the little bird said. + +Ellie felt sad for the little bird and wanted to comfort him. She used her big trunk to lift the little bird and put him on her back. + +"Don't worry, I will help you find your mommy," Ellie said. + +Together, they searched the jungle until they found the little bird's mommy. The little bird was so happy to be reunited with his mommy and thanked Ellie for her help. Ellie felt happy too, knowing she had helped someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the grass. One day, he saw a tiny ant crawling on his hand. "Hello, little ant! Do you need some food?" Timmy asked. + +The ant replied, "Yes, please. I am very hungry." Timmy wanted to provide some food for the ant, so he went to his messy kitchen and found some crumbs on the floor. He picked them up and brought them outside to the ant. + +"Here you go, little ant. I hope this helps you," Timmy said. The ant was very happy and said, "Thank you so much, Timmy! You are very kind." + +From that day on, Timmy would always provide food for the ants in his backyard. He loved watching them crawl around and play together. And even though his kitchen was always messy, he knew that he could always find something to share with his tiny ant friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she heard a bell ringing in the distance. She ran to her mommy and asked, "What's that sound?" Her mommy said, "That's the ice cream truck! It has a bell that rings to let us know it's coming." + +Lily was so excited! She ran outside to see the ice cream truck. When she got there, she saw a man selling ice cream. She said, "I want a chocolate ice cream, please!" The man said, "Sure thing, little one. But first, do you understand that you have to pay for it?" Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, I understand. I have money in my pocket." + +The man gave her the ice cream and Lily happily ate it. But then she heard another bell ringing. This time it was the school bell. She said goodbye to the ice cream man and ran to school. When she got there, she saw her friend Johnny. He was crying. Lily asked him what was wrong and he said, "I forgot my homework at home. I'm so foolish!" Lily comforted him and said, "Don't worry, Johnny. We all forget things sometimes. I'll help you understand the homework when we get to class." +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man who lived in a big house. He had a big garden with many trees and flowers. One day, he saw a tiger in his garden. The man was scared and ran inside his house. + +He called his friend and said, "I saw a tiger in my garden. Can you help me?" His friend said, "Yes, I can. Let's split up and search for the tiger." + +The man and his friend searched the entire garden, but they couldn't find the tiger. Suddenly, they heard a noise and saw the tiger hiding behind a tree. The man and his friend slowly approached the tiger and saw that it was injured. + +They took the tiger to the vet and the vet helped the tiger. The man and his friend were happy that they helped the tiger. From that day on, the tiger became their friend and would often visit the man's garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy kayak. His kayak was blue and he loved it very much. One day, Timmy's little sister, Sarah, wanted to play with the kayak too. Timmy said no and took the kayak away from her. Sarah started to cry and Timmy felt bad. + +The next day, Timmy wanted to decorate his room with some pretty pictures. He asked Sarah to help him, but she was still upset about the kayak. Timmy didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he had an idea. He took the blue kayak and put it in the middle of the room. Then he asked Sarah to help him decorate the kayak with stickers and markers. + +Sarah was so happy to see the blue kayak again and she started to help Timmy decorate it. They had so much fun together and soon they forgot about their fight. When they finished decorating the kayak, they put it back on the shelf and admired their work. From that day on, Timmy and Sarah played together with the blue kayak and they never fought again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who liked to play outside. He saw a big pole and wanted to climb it. He tried to climb it but he fell down and hurt himself. He cried and cried. + +A kind lady saw him and asked if he needed help. The little boy said "yes please". The lady was very helpful and took him to the hospital. The doctors made him feel better and he went home. + +But the next day, the little boy wanted to climb the pole again. He didn't listen to the lady's warning that it was dangerous. He climbed up and up until he fell down again. This time, he hurt himself very badly and had to go back to the hospital. + +The little boy learned that sometimes it's important to listen to helpful people and not do dangerous things. He never climbed the pole again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved drinking tea with her mommy every day. One day, her mommy got sick and couldn't make tea for her. Lily felt helpless and sad. She tried to make tea by herself, but it didn't taste good. She hated that her mommy was sick and couldn't make tea for her. + +Lily's daddy saw how sad she was and decided to help. He made tea for Lily and it tasted just like mommy's tea. Lily was happy again and thanked her daddy for his help. She didn't hate feeling helpless anymore because she knew her family would always help her. From that day on, Lily knew that even when things were tough, she could always count on her family to make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint with her fingers and make colorful pictures. One day, she went to the park and saw a parade. People were marching and playing music. + +Lily asked her mom, "What are they doing?" + +"They are having a parade," her mom replied. "It's a celebration." + +Lily thought it was weird that people were walking and playing music all together. She wanted to paint a picture of the parade, so she got out her paint and started to make a picture of the marching band. + +As Lily painted, she imagined herself marching in the parade too. She pretended to play the drums and the trumpet like the people in the parade. + +When Lily was finished, she showed her picture to her mom. "Look, Mommy! I painted the parade!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Wow, you did a great job! I love how you painted the marching band." + +Lily was happy that her mommy liked her painting. She decided that she wanted to march in a parade one day too. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore the world around him. One day, Timmy found a funny-looking thing called a microscope. It was like a toy, but it made things look bigger. + +Timmy was very curious and wanted to see everything through the microscope. He looked at a leaf, a bug, and even his own finger! But when he looked at a spider, it scared him. He felt frightened and didn't want to look at it anymore. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was scared and told him it was okay to be scared sometimes. She explained that the spider was very small and harmless. Timmy felt better and decided to keep exploring with his microscope. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the laundry. Lily loved helping her mom, so she said yes. They went to the laundry room and started to sort the clothes. + +Lily's mom said, "Lily, can you lay the shirts on the table?" Lily did it fast and said, "I did it, Mommy!" + +Then, Lily's mom said, "Lily, can you hand me the laundry detergent?" Lily looked around and found it. "Here you go, Mommy!" + +After they finished the laundry, Lily's mom said, "Thank you for helping me, Lily. You are such a good helper." Lily smiled and said, "I love helping you, Mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a good dog. He always listened to his owner and did what he was told. Max's owner had a red cap that he always wore. Max liked to play with the cap and sometimes he would run away with it. One day, Max signed to his owner that he wanted to play with the cap. His owner gave it to him and Max was very happy. Max was an obedient dog and his owner loved him very much. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress up with her mom's clothes. One day, Lily was playing with a hanger when it got stuck in her hair. She tried to pull it out, but it hurt too much. + +Lily's mom heard her crying and asked what was wrong. Lily said, "Hanger in hair, owie." Her mom was very helpful and gently removed the hanger from her hair. Lily said, "Mommy save me!" + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. They were playing with dolls when her friend accidentally knocked over a vase. Lily's mom came in and saw the mess. Lily's friend was scared and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to." Lily said, "It's okay, Mommy will save us." Her mom cleaned up the mess and they all continued playing happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog who lived near a big river. One day, the little frog saw a great alligator crawling towards him. The little frog was scared and tried to hop away, but his legs were too small and he couldn't go very far. + +The alligator came closer and closer, and the little frog knew he had to think fast. He remembered he had a special power - he could jump really high! So, the little frog took a big breath and jumped as high as he could, over the alligator's head. + +The alligator was surprised and confused. He didn't expect the little frog to be so brave and smart. He decided to leave the little frog alone and crawl back into the river. The little frog was safe and happy, and he knew he had used his special power to overcome the great alligator. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved pancakes and her mom would always make them for her. One day, Lily's mom's pan broke and she didn't know what to do. Lily recommended that they go to the store to buy a new one. They went to the store and found a big, shiny pan that looked very dependable. Lily's mom was happy with the new pan and they went home to make pancakes together. The pancakes turned out delicious and Lily was very proud of herself for recommending the new pan. From that day on, Lily and her mom made pancakes together every weekend using their new dependable pan. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard with her toys. One day, she found a secret hiding spot under a big tree. She thought it was the perfect place to hide her favorite toy. + +But one day, Lily's little brother, Max, came into the backyard. He was feeling naughty and wanted to play a trick on Lily. He found her secret hiding spot and took her toy away. When Lily found out, she was very upset and cried. + +Lily's parents tried to talk to Max and explain that taking things that don't belong to him is not nice. But Max didn't listen and kept being naughty. Eventually, Lily stopped playing in the backyard and didn't want to share her toys with Max anymore. The conflict between the siblings continued until they grew up and drifted apart, never to play together again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to stand on her tiptoes and pretend she was as tall as a tree. One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going on a trip to a famous place called the beach. Lily was so excited! + +When they got to the beach, Lily felt the cold wind blowing on her face. She shivered and hugged her mommy tightly. "Don't worry, sweetie," said her mommy. "Let's go build a sandcastle to keep us warm!" + +Lily and her mommy built the biggest sandcastle they could. As they were finishing up, Lily saw a seagull flying above. "Look, mommy! The seagull is going to knock down our castle!" she said. But her mommy smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Our castle is strong enough to stand against the wind and the seagulls." And she was right - their sandcastle stood tall and proud, even against the cold wind and the pesky seagulls. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a very obedient dog. He always listened to his owner, Sarah. One day, Sarah took Max for a walk. They walked past a big post. Max saw the post and started to bark at it. + +"Max, stop barking at the post," Sarah said. + +Max stopped barking and looked up at Sarah. "Sorry," Max said. "I just wanted to rock the post." + +Sarah laughed. "You can't rock the post, Max. It's too big and strong." + +Max wagged his tail and continued walking with Sarah. They had a fun day together and Max was very happy to be such a good and obedient dog. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his favorite toy was a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a present. It was a present wrapped in shiny paper. Timmy noticed the present and asked his mom, "What is it?" + +"It's a rare toy that I found just for you," said Timmy's mom. "I wrapped it up for you to open." + +Timmy was so excited to open the present and see what was inside. He carefully unwrapped the present and found a brand new toy car. He was so happy and thanked his mom. "Thank you, Mom! I love my new toy car!" + +From that day on, Timmy played with his new toy car and his favorite teddy bear, Teddy. He noticed that he had the best toys in the whole world and was grateful for his mom's gift. +Once upon a time, there was a small bear named Ted. Ted liked to play with his friends in the forest, but he wanted to do something special. He decided to invite his friends to a picnic. + +Ted gathered all his favorite foods, like sandwiches and fruit, and put them in a basket. Then, he went to his friends' homes and asked them to come to the picnic with him. + +All his friends were happy to come and they had a great time eating and playing games. They all said thank you to Ted for inviting them. From that day on, Ted and his friends had picnics together often, and they always had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sail on her toy boat in the bathtub. One day, her brother asked her to perform a magic trick for him. + +Lily thought for a moment, then she grabbed her toy wand and said, "Abracadabra!" Suddenly, her toy boat started to move on its own. Her brother was amazed and clapped his hands. + +After the magic trick, Lily and her brother continued to play. They pretended to be pirates sailing on the high seas. Lily's boat was a harmless pirate ship, and they had lots of fun together. + +As they were playing, Lily's mom called them for dinner. "Time to come in, kids!" she shouted. Lily and her brother quickly got out of the bathtub and ran to the kitchen. "That was so much fun," Lily said to her brother. "Let's do it again tomorrow!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jog in the park with her mommy every day. One day, as they were jogging, they saw a man with a big bag. He looked very thoughtful and sad. + +Lily's mommy asked the man if he needed help. The man said he lost his wallet and couldn't find it. Lily's mommy promised to help him find it and they all went back to where the man had been before. + +After looking for a while, they found the wallet! The man was so happy and thankful. He gave Lily's mommy a big hug and said he would return the favor someday. Lily and her mommy continued their jog, feeling happy that they could help someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her pony, Daisy. One day, Lily and Daisy went for a walk in the forest. As they walked, they met a man who was looking for his lost puppy. + +"Have you seen my puppy?" asked the man. + +Lily recognized the puppy. "Yes, I saw your puppy. He's over there," she said, pointing to a dull spot in the bushes. + +The man was so happy to find his puppy. "Thank you, Lily. You're very kind," he said. + +Lily learned that it's important to help others when they need it. And she was happy to have helped the man find his puppy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, her mommy asked her if she wanted pizza for dinner. Lily was so happy because she loved pizza. + +Mommy went to the store to buy the pizza, but when she got there, she found out that they didn't have any available. Mommy was sad because she wanted to make Lily happy with pizza. So, she bought some ingredients to make pizza at home. + +But, while mommy was cooking, Lily got too excited and started to sing and dance too close to the stove. She accidentally knocked over a pot of boiling water and got hurt. Mommy had to take her to the hospital. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we don't get what we want, but we should be patient and not get too excited. And, we should always be careful around hot things so we don't get hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park with his mommy and daddy. At the park, there was a big slide that Timmy liked to go down. The slide was very deep, and Timmy would feel scared sometimes, but he loved it anyway. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his friends. They all went on the slide together, but Timmy's friend Tommy pushed him down too hard. Timmy didn't like that and felt very angry. He told Tommy that he hated him and went to sit on the swings instead. + +After a while, Tommy came over and said sorry to Timmy. Timmy forgave him and they went back to playing on the slide together. Timmy realized that he didn't hate Tommy after all, and that it's important to forgive your friends when they make mistakes. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. He had a red car, a blue car, and a green car. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park to play with his cars on a big hill. + +Timmy was having so much fun watching his cars go down the hill. He would say "Look at the speed!" every time his cars went really fast. Suddenly, Timmy's red car went too fast and it scared him. He started to cry. + +His mom said, "Don't be scared, Timmy. Let's try to slow down the cars so they don't go too fast." Timmy listened to his mom and they put a block at the bottom of the hill to catch the cars. Now, Timmy could play without being scared and he still loved to say "Look at the speed!" every time his cars went down the hill. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy woke her up early in the morning. "Wake up, sleepyhead! It's time to get dressed for school," said Mommy. + +Lily rubbed her eyes and yawned. She didn't want to go to school because she was worried about a big test. "I don't want to go to school today," said Lily. + +Mommy hugged Lily and said, "Don't worry, honey. You'll do great on your test. Just wipe away those tears and have a good day at school." + +Lily smiled and hugged Mommy back. She felt better knowing that Mommy believed in her. She got dressed and went to school, ready to take on the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to go to the park with his mom and dad. He liked to run around and play with his ball. One day, Timmy saw a man who looked very scared. The man was waving his arms and shouting for help. Timmy's dad went to help the man, and the man said he needed money to pay for his medicine. Timmy's dad gave the man some money, and the man went away. + +Later that day, Timmy and his family went to the ice cream truck. Timmy wanted a chocolate ice cream, but his mom said they didn't have enough money to pay for it. Timmy was sad, but he didn't cry. On the way home, they saw the man from the park again. This time, the man was not scared. He had a big smile on his face and he was waving to them. But then, a car came and hit the man. Timmy was very scared and he started to cry. His mom and dad tried to help the man, but it was too late. Timmy learned that sometimes, even when you try to help someone, bad things can happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing a song about her cat, Mittens. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean her room. Lily didn't want to clean her room, so she decided to sing her song instead. + +As she sang, she noticed something weird. Mittens was nowhere to be found. She looked and looked, but he was gone. She asked her mom if she had seen him, but her mom said no. + +Lily started to cry and kneel down on the floor. She loved Mittens so much and didn't know where he could be. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise outside. She ran to the window and saw a big dog with Mittens in his mouth. + +Lily's mom called the dog's owner, but it was too late. Mittens was gone forever. Lily was heartbroken and couldn't stop crying. She missed her cat and her song would never be the same again. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy family who lived in a big house. They had many things like toys, clothes, and food. One day, they decided to go on a trip to the beach. The mom said, "We need to pack our bags and bring everything we need." + +The little boy, named Timmy, was excited to go to the beach. When they arrived, they saw a big crocodile in the water. Timmy asked, "What's that?" The dad said, "That's a crocodile. They live in the water and can be dangerous." + +Timmy remembered what his dad said about the crocodile. Later, when they were playing near the water, Timmy saw the crocodile again. He quickly ran to his dad and said, "Dad, the crocodile is here! We need to pack up and go home." They quickly packed up their things and left the beach. Timmy was happy to be safe and sound at home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she was playing with her ball when it accidentally rolled into the net of her neighbor's basketball hoop. + +Lily went to her neighbor's house and knocked on the door. The neighbor answered and Lily said, "Can I have my ball back please? It's stuck in your net." The neighbor looked tired but said, "Sure, let me get it for you." + +Lily thanked her neighbor and went back to playing with her ball. Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to come inside for dinner. Lily demanded to stay outside and play longer, but her mom insisted that it was time to eat. So, Lily reluctantly went inside and enjoyed a yummy dinner with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and going on adventures. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room. Timmy didn't want to clean his room because it was full of junk. + +"I don't want to clean my room, Mommy. There's too much junk in there," Timmy said grumpily. + +His mom replied, "I understand that it's hard, but we need to make a plan to clean it up. How about we start by picking up all the toys and putting them in the toy box?" + +Timmy thought about it and agreed. "Okay, Mommy. Let's make a plan to clean up my room." + +Together, they made a plan and started cleaning. As they worked, Timmy's grumpy mood turned into a happy one. He was proud of himself for making a plan and cleaning up his room. From that day on, Timmy learned that making a plan can make things easier and more fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, she found a watch on the ground. It seemed like it was lost, so she picked it up and decided to find the owner. + +Lily walked around the neighborhood, asking everyone if they had lost a watch. But no one seemed to know where it came from. Just when she was about to give up, she saw an old man sitting on a bench. He seemed sad, so she went up to him and asked if he had lost a watch. + +The old man's face lit up with joy and he thanked Lily for finding his watch. He was so happy that he gave her a big hug and told her that she was very kind and flexible, just like the branches of a tree that bend in the wind. From that day on, Lily learned that doing good things for others can make them happy and that being flexible and kind is always a good thing. +Once upon a time, there was a man named John. John had a wallet that he carried with him everywhere he went. One day, John was walking to the store when he dropped his wallet and all his money fell out. He was very sad because he needed that money to buy food for his family. + +John decided to pray to God for help. He asked God to help him find his money so he could buy food. Suddenly, a kind woman saw John's wallet on the ground and picked it up. She saw all the money and knew it belonged to someone, so she looked inside and found John's ID. + +The kind woman went to John's house and gave him his wallet back. John was very happy and thanked the woman for being so flexible and returning his wallet. He knew that God had answered his prayers and sent the kind woman to help him. From that day on, John always remembered to pray and thank God for all the good things in his life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat toast for breakfast every morning. One day, she went to the kitchen and saw that her mom had burnt the toast. She felt helpless and sad because she loved her toast so much. + +Lily's mom noticed her daughter's sad face and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her mom that she was sad because her toast was burnt. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Toast is just a thing we eat. It doesn't belong to us. We can always make more." + +Lily realized that her mom was right. She felt better and they made a fresh batch of toast together. From that day on, Lily learned that things don't belong to us and we shouldn't get upset over them. She felt happy and grateful for the things she had. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to draw pictures. One day, Lily drew a picture of her family. She showed her picture to her mommy and daddy. + +"Daddy, look at my picture!" said Lily. + +"That's a beautiful picture, Lily. I am so grateful that you drew it for us," said Daddy. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. Lily's picture got wet. "Oh no! My picture is wet!" cried Lily. + +"Don't worry, Lily. We can put it in the sun to dry. It will be okay," said Mommy. + +Lily was so happy that her picture would be okay. She was grateful for her mommy and daddy. They helped her soak up the rain and save her picture. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. One night, Lily woke up from a bad dream and felt scared. She called out to her mommy, "Mommy, I'm scared!" + +Her mommy came to her room and comforted her. "It's okay, sweetie. It was just a bad dream. I'm here for you," said her mommy. + +Lily felt better and went back to sleep. The next day, Lily went to the playground and saw a little boy who was crying. She asked him what was wrong and he said, "I lost my favorite toy. I'm so sad." + +Lily felt bad for the little boy and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find it. We'll look everywhere!" They searched and searched and finally found the toy. The little boy was so happy and thanked Lily. + +The moral of the story is that when someone is feeling sad or scared, we should comfort them. And when we help others, it makes us feel happy too! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to draw and color pictures. She worked very hard on her drawings, but sometimes they would turn out ugly. One day, Lily saw a beautiful painting in a museum. She admired it so much that she wanted to be just like the artist who made it. + +Lily asked her mom if she could go to art school to learn how to make beautiful paintings like the one she saw. Her mom said yes and Lily was so excited! She worked hard every day at art school and soon her paintings started to look less ugly. + +One day, Lily had an art show and lots of people came to see her work. They admired her paintings and told her how beautiful they were. Lily felt very proud of herself and happy that she had worked so hard to make something that people could admire. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and jump on the ground. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys, but Timmy didn't want to. "I don't want to clean up, Mommy. It's messy!" he said. + +His mom said, "Timmy, if you don't clean up, we won't have time to go to the park. Hurry up and clean up your toys so we can go have fun." + +Timmy realized how much he loved going to the park and playing on the ground. He quickly cleaned up his toys and said, "Mommy, I'm done! Let's go to the park!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Good job, Timmy. Remember, it's important to clean up after ourselves so we can have fun and keep our space clean." Timmy nodded and they went to the park to play on the ground and enjoy the beautiful day. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals who lived in the forest. There were rabbits, squirrels, and birds. They loved to play together and have fun. + +One day, a rabbit named Benny found a big carrot. He was so happy that he didn't want to share it with his friends. Benny was being selfish. + +The other animals wondered why Benny wasn't sharing. They asked him nicely, but he still refused. Finally, Benny realized that it was more fun to share with his friends. They all enjoyed the carrot together and had a great time. From that day on, Benny learned that it's better to share with your friends than to be selfish. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who loved going to the theater. He would watch plays every week with his friends. One day, he decided to skip watching the play and stay home instead. He regretted this decision because his friends told him the play was amazing. + +The next week, the old man went to the theater to watch a new play. He realized that he shouldn't have skipped watching the previous play. He regretted not going because he missed out on something great. From that day on, he never missed a play again. + +The moral of the story is that we should always try new things and not regret missing out on them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play dress up and wear different costumes. One day, he put on his adventurous pirate costume and went outside to play. + +As he was playing, he saw his friend Billy coming over. Billy said, "Wow, Timmy! You look like a real pirate!" Timmy replied, "Thanks, Billy! I love my costume. It makes me feel like I'm on an adventure." + +Suddenly, Timmy's eye started to blink. He rubbed his eye and looked up at the sky. He saw a bird flying high above them. "Look, Billy! That bird is so cool! I wish I could fly like that," Timmy said. + +Billy replied, "Maybe one day you can, Timmy. You are always so adventurous!" Timmy smiled and said, "Yeah, I love going on adventures, even if it's just in my imagination." And with that, the two friends continued to play and have fun in their costumes. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but the sun was too bright for his eyes. His mom gave him sunglasses to wear. Timmy liked his sunglasses because they made him look cool. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy didn't have sunglasses, so Timmy let him borrow his. But Timmy suffered without his sunglasses. It was difficult for him to see without them. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was suffering and gave him back his sunglasses. Timmy was happy again and he and Billy played outside all day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she met a boy named Jack. Jack had a soft teddy bear that he loved to play with. + +Lily said, "Your teddy bear looks so soft. Can I touch it?" + +Jack replied, "Yes, you can. But be careful not to mark it with your dirty hands." + +Lily touched the teddy bear gently and said, "It feels so nice and soft. Do you want to play with my toy car?" + +Jack nodded his head and they played together until the sun went down. As they were leaving the park, Lily accidentally stepped on some ash from a nearby fire pit. She said, "Oops, I got some ash on my shoes." + +Jack replied, "Don't worry, we can clean them when we get home." And with that, they said goodbye and went their separate ways. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and dolls all day long. One day, her mom gave her a silver necklace with an original pendant. Lily loved it so much and wore it everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. While she was playing, she saw a little boy crying because he lost his toy car. Lily felt sad for him and decided to help him find it. They searched everywhere, but they couldn't find it. Then, Lily remembered her silver necklace and how much she valued it. She thought that maybe the little boy valued his toy car just as much as she valued her necklace. + +So, Lily decided to give her silver necklace to the little boy to make him feel better. The little boy was so happy and grateful. Lily realized that it's not always about keeping things for ourselves, but sometimes it's about sharing and making others happy. From that day on, Lily learned the value of kindness and giving. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit in her big, comfy chair and read her favorite books. One day, she heard a noisy sound outside. She looked out the window and saw a red car zip by. + +Lily got up from her chair and ran outside to see the car again. It was so fast! She wanted to ride in a car like that someday. But for now, she was happy to sit back in her chair and read her books. + +As she read, she heard another noisy sound. This time, it was her little brother playing with his toys. She asked him to play quietly so she could focus on her book. He listened and played quietly. Lily was happy to have a peaceful moment in her chair. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a pigeon sitting on a bench. + +"Hi pigeon, what are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I'm just resting," replied the pigeon. "I flew a long way today." + +Lily yawned and said, "I'm tired too. But I have an important question to ask you. Do you want to play with me?" + +The pigeon thought for a moment and said, "Sure, I'd love to play with you. What game do you want to play?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Let's play tag!" And they played together until it was time for the pigeon to fly away. From that day on, Lily and the pigeon became good friends and played together often. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to have fun and play with his friends. One day, his friend invited him to a party. Teddy was very excited to go to the party. + +At the party, there were lots of yummy snacks and games to play. Teddy had so much fun that he forgot to watch the time. When he got home, it was very late and his mom was angry. Teddy felt guilty for staying out so late. + +The next day, Teddy was very tired because he didn't sleep well. He learned that it's important to have fun, but also to be responsible and get enough sleep. From then on, Teddy made sure to go to bed early so he could have fun and still feel good in the morning. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he always put off cleaning up his room. His mom would ask him to clean up, but he would delay and delay until his room was a big mess. + +One day, Timmy's mom decided to teach him a lesson. She took away all of his toys and furniture from his room. Timmy was anxious and sad because he had no toys to play with and nowhere to sit. + +Timmy's mom explained that it's important to clean up and take care of our things, or else we might lose them. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to always keep his room clean from now on. And so, Timmy's toys and furniture were returned to his room, and he was happy once again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch cartoons on TV. He would sit on the couch and laugh at the funny characters. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her carry some groceries from the car. Timmy didn't want to help, so he just shrugged his shoulders and said, "I don't want to." + +But then, Timmy's mom showed him a trick. She took a rubber band and showed him how it was flexible. She said, "Just like this rubber band, we need to be flexible too. Sometimes we have to do things we don't want to do." Timmy thought about it and decided to help his mom. He carried the groceries into the house and felt proud of himself. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to be more flexible and helpful. He still loved watching cartoons, but he also knew that sometimes he had to put down the remote and help out. And when his mom asked him to do something, he no longer shrugged his shoulders and said "I don't want to." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to go kayaking. He loved it so much that he went kayaking every day. One day, Timmy's friend Sally came to visit him. Sally had never been kayaking before, so Timmy decided to take her out on his kayak. + +As they paddled along the river, Sally noticed that Timmy's kayak was different from hers. "Why is your kayak so much bigger than mine?" Sally asked. "Oh, this is just my regular kayak," Timmy replied. "It's the one I use every day." + +As they continued down the river, Sally started to get tired. "I don't think I can paddle anymore," she said. "That's okay," Timmy said. "Just sit back and relax. I'll paddle us back to shore." + +And just like that, they came back to shore safely. Sally was so happy that she had gone kayaking with Timmy, and she couldn't wait to come back and do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry loved to eat leaves from the trees. One day, Jerry found a big ice cream cone. It was so yummy! But then, the sun came out and the ice cream started to melt. Jerry was sad because he couldn't eat it all. + +Suddenly, Jerry heard a little voice. "Hi there, I'm Timmy! What's wrong?" Timmy was a little boy who saw Jerry's sad face. Jerry explained that his ice cream was melting and he couldn't eat it all. Timmy had an idea! "Why don't you put it in a case?" he said. + +Jerry didn't know what a case was, so Timmy showed him his pencil case. "See, you can put things in here to keep them safe!" Jerry was so happy! He put his ice cream cone in the pencil case and ate it all up. From that day on, Jerry and Timmy were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they saw a big jeep driving down the street. The jeep was so big and cool! Lily wanted to touch it, but it was too far away. She tried to reach it with her arms, but she couldn't. + +Suddenly, a man came out of the jeep and saw Lily and her friends. He smiled and said, "Hello, sweet little girls! Do you want to come and see my jeep up close?" Lily was so happy! She ran over to the man and he lifted her up so she could sit in the driver's seat. + +Lily felt so special sitting in the jeep. She pretended she was driving and her friends cheered her on. The man took a picture of them all in the jeep and gave each of them a sweet treat. Lily never forgot that day and always smiled when she saw a jeep driving by. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the store with her mommy. They bought some grapes that were yummy and sweet. Lily loved to eat them. + +When they got back home, Lily's mommy asked her to tie her shoes. Lily tried and tried, but she couldn't do it. Her mommy helped her and tied a nice bow. + +Later that night, Lily was scared of the dark. Her mommy gave her a flashlight to hold and said, "Don't worry, the light will keep you safe." Lily felt better and fell asleep with the flashlight in her hand. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily went outside to play but forgot to put on her bug spray. A mosquito came and bit her on the arm! Lily said "ouchie" and ran inside to tell her mommy. + +Lily's mommy saw the mosquito bite and put some cream on it to make it feel better. She also reminded Lily to always wear bug spray when playing outside. Lily nodded her head and promised to remember. + +Later that day, Lily's grandma came to visit. But she was deaf and couldn't hear Lily when she talked. Lily tried to yell but it didn't work. So she went and got a piece of paper and wrote a note to her grandma. Her grandma smiled and gave her a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside every day. One day, she was playing with her friend Jack when they saw a big, silly dog running towards them. Jack got scared and ran away, leaving Lily all alone with the dog. + +Lily tried to be brave and said, "Hello, doggy. Do you want to play with me?" The dog just barked and licked her face. Lily giggled and said, "You taste funny, doggy." + +Suddenly, the dog started to chase after Lily. She ran as fast as she could, but the dog was too fast. Just then, Lily's mom came outside and saw what was happening. She yelled, "Stop, doggy! You're scaring my little girl!" + +The dog listened to Lily's mom and stopped chasing her. Lily hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for saving me, Mommy. Today was a silly day." +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Tommy. Tommy had a big motor that made him go vroom vroom! One sunny day, Tommy drove to the ice cream shop. He got a big scoop of ice cream and it was so hot outside that the ice cream started to melt. Tommy was sad because he didn't want his ice cream to melt. + +On the way back home, Tommy drove up a big hill. His motor was working hard and he was getting tired. Suddenly, Tommy saw a big puddle of water. He drove through it and the water cooled down his motor. Tommy felt better and he wasn't tired anymore. + +When Tommy got home, he put his ice cream in the freezer to stop it from melting. He was happy because he saved his ice cream and his motor was feeling good again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big volcano. It was very hot and sometimes it would make loud noises. One day, a little boy named Timmy was walking near the volcano when he heard a sound. "What's that noise?" he asked. + +"It's the volcano," said an intelligent scientist who was nearby. "It needs to be repaired." + +"Can I help?" asked Timmy. + +"Of course," said the scientist. "We need to fix the inside of the volcano so it doesn't make loud noises anymore." + +Timmy and the scientist worked together to repair the volcano. They used special tools and worked very hard. When they were finished, the volcano was quiet and peaceful. "Thank you for helping me," said the scientist to Timmy. "You are very brave and smart." + +"Yay!" said Timmy, happy to have helped. And from that day on, the volcano never made loud noises again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch movies. One day, he went to the movie theater to watch his favorite movie. He was so excited to see it that he ran very fast inside the theater. + +As the movie started, Timmy realized that the sound was too loud. He tried to tell the movie people to turn it down, but they didn't listen. Timmy got very upset and decided to leave the movie theater. + +He went outside and saw a big, independent truck. Timmy thought it looked cool and decided to climb inside. He started to play with the buttons and accidentally hit the one that made the truck speed up. Timmy didn't know how to stop it and the truck crashed into a tree. + +Timmy was very sad that he broke the truck and hurt himself. He learned that he should always ask for help when he needs it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a tooth that was wiggly and ready to fall out. Her mom said, "Don't disturb it, let it fall out on its own." + +One day, Lily went to play at her friend's house. Her friend's name was Sarah and she was very rich. Sarah had lots of toys and games to play with. Lily said, "Wow, you have so many toys, you must be very rich!" + +Sarah replied, "Yes, my parents work hard to give me nice things. But it's not just about having things, it's about having fun with friends like you." + +Suddenly, Lily's wiggly tooth started to bother her. She said, "My tooth is really bothering me, can we go home?" Sarah said, "Sure, I'll walk you home." + +On the way home, Lily's tooth fell out! She was so excited and showed Sarah. Sarah said, "Wow, that's so cool! Let's go tell your mom." And they ran to Lily's house to show her mom the tooth. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly seal who lived in the ocean. He loved to swim and play with his friends. One day, a new friend moved to the ocean. His name was Timmy and he was a little fish. The jolly seal wanted to introduce himself to Timmy and become friends. + +The jolly seal swam up to Timmy and said, "Hi, my name is Seal. What's your name?" Timmy replied, "My name is Timmy. It's nice to meet you." The jolly seal was happy to have a new friend. + +From that day on, the jolly seal and Timmy played together every day. They swam and played games and had lots of fun. The jolly seal was so happy he introduced Timmy to all of his other friends in the ocean. They all became great friends and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat peanuts. One day, Lily's mom bought a big bag of peanuts from the store. Lily was so happy! She ate some peanuts every day. + +But one day, Lily noticed that some peanuts were missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find them. Her mom said they might be hidden somewhere. So, Lily started to pay more attention and finally found the hidden peanuts under the couch. She was so happy and ate them all up! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with bubbles. One day, she was blowing bubbles in the park when she saw a shy boy sitting on a bench. + +Lily went over to the boy and said, "Hi! Do you want to play with me and my bubbles?" + +The boy nodded his head and Lily gave him a bottle of bubble soap. They started blowing bubbles together and the boy smiled for the first time. + +Lily asked the boy how many bubbles he could blow at once. The boy said, "I don't know, let's count together!" They counted the bubbles and the boy was able to blow a big number of bubbles. Lily was very impressed. + +After playing for a while, the boy said, "Thank you for playing with me. I had a lot of fun." Lily smiled and said, "Me too! I hope we can play together again soon." And with that, they said goodbye and went home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, she met a boy named Jack who was very tough. They played together every day and had lots of fun. + +As they grew up, Jack told Lily that he wanted to marry her. She was so happy and said yes! They had a big party with lots of cake and dancing. + +But one day, it rained so hard that their house got flooded. Jack and Lily had to work together to clean up the mess. It was tough work, but they did it together and it made their love even stronger. From that day on, they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big fat bear named Bob. Bob lived in a cozy hut in the forest. One day, Bob was sitting outside his hut reading a book when he saw a little rabbit hopping by. + +"Hey there, little rabbit! What are you up to?" Bob asked. + +"I'm going to pick some berries for my family," the rabbit replied. + +Bob thought for a moment and then said, "I love berries too! Can I come with you?" + +The rabbit hesitated, not wanting to share his berries with the big fat bear. But then he remembered his mother's words about being kind to others. "Sure, you can come with me," he said. + +As they walked, they saw a bush full of ripe berries. Bob reached out to grab some, but accidentally knocked the bush over. The rabbit was upset and told Bob that he should be more careful. Bob apologized and promised to be more considerate in the future. They continued on their berry picking adventure, both happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play in the park. One day, Spot saw a ball and wanted to play with it. He ran to get the ball, but it rolled away. Spot chased the ball and finally caught it. + +Spot felt good when he caught the ball. He had a lot of motion when he ran after it. Spot played with the ball for a long time and had so much fun. When he got tired, he went home to take a nap. Spot dreamed about playing with the ball again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a big mill in the countryside. The mill was very old and it had been there for many years. One day, a little dog named Max went to the mill to play. Max was a very obedient dog and always listened to his owner. + +When Max got to the mill, he saw a big cat sitting on the top of the mill. The cat was very lazy and didn't want to move. Max tried to play with the cat, but the cat just yawned and went back to sleep. + +Max didn't like the cat being lazy and not playing with him. He decided to climb up the mill to try and get the cat to play. When he got to the top, the cat still didn't want to play. Max got upset and started barking at the cat. + +Suddenly, the mill started to shake and Max and the cat started to fall. Luckily, Max was able to grab onto the side of the mill and pull himself up. The cat wasn't so lucky and fell to the ground. Max felt bad and went to check on the cat. The cat was okay and Max apologized for barking at him. From that day on, the cat and Max became good friends and played together at the mill. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet cat named Mittens. Lily loved to play with Mittens and make creative drawings of her. One day, Lily's friend Emily came over to play. + +Emily said, "I don't like your cat. She is not cute." + +Lily disagreed and said, "Mittens is cute. She is my pet." + +Emily said, "I don't want to play with you if you have that cat." + +Lily got sad and told Emily to leave. After Emily left, Lily went to her room and cried. Mittens tried to comfort her by purring, but it didn't help. Later that day, Lily found out that Mittens had passed away. She was heartbroken and wished she had never disagreed with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He was very restless and could not sit still. Timmy's mommy took him outside to play. They walked in the woods and saw a little hut. Timmy decided to go inside and play. + +Inside the hut, Timmy found a toy car and started playing. He played for a long time, but then he got tired. Timmy decided to take a nap in the hut. When he woke up, he felt much better. He was not restless anymore. + +Timmy and his mommy went back home, and Timmy told her about the hut. He said he had a lot of fun playing there, but he liked resting more. From that day on, Timmy would take naps when he felt restless, and he would always remember the little hut in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends at the park. One day, Lily and her friends wanted to play on the swings, but there was only one swing left. They all wanted to use it and started to argue. + +Lily said, "I promise that we can all have a turn on the swing if we take turns." + +Her friends agreed and they played happily together. They also played a game of hide-and-seek and had so much fun. + +After playing, Lily's mom picked her up and they went home. Lily's mom told her a story about the history of their town. Lily was amazed to learn about how it used to look a long time ago. + +Lily's mom also told her that it's not always about winning and being competitive, but about having fun and being kind to others. Lily promised to always remember that. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved music and wanted to start a band. She asked her friend Timmy if he wanted to join her band. Timmy said yes and they started practicing. + +One day, Lily's mom heard them playing and said, "Oh no, that sounds terrible!" Lily felt sad and asked her mom what was wrong. Her mom explained that they needed more practice to be good. Lily and Timmy practiced every day and soon they were really good. + +Lily's mom heard them playing again and this time she said, "Wow, you guys sound great!" Lily and Timmy were so happy. They decided to have a concert for their friends and family. Everyone came and they played their music. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She was very excited because her mom bought her a present. When they got home, Lily couldn't wait to unpack it. She tore the box open and found a beautiful poppy inside. Lily loved the flower so much that she wanted to take it to show and tell at school. She was so impatient that she asked her mom if they could go to school right away. Finally, it was time to go to school and Lily proudly showed her poppy to all of her friends. They thought it was very pretty too! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, while they were playing, they saw a big dog running towards them. They all got scared and started to run away. + +Lily's friend, Tommy, fell down and hurt his leg. Lily stopped and helped him up. Then, a man in a suit came over and said he was a lawyer. He asked if everyone was okay and if the dog had hurt anyone. + +Lily said that Tommy was hurt and the man said he would help. Tommy felt uncomfortable because he didn't know the man, but Lily told him it was okay. The lawyer helped Tommy and then left. Lily and her friends were happy that they were safe and that Tommy was okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to go on adventures with her family. One day, they decided to pack their bags and go on a road trip. + +Lily was very excited to see new things and go to new places. But then, her dad got a serious phone call. He had to go back home to take care of something important. + +Lily was sad that they had to go back home, but she knew that sometimes serious things happen. They packed up their things and drove back home on the road. Even though their adventure was cut short, Lily was still happy to have spent time with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy boats in the bathtub. One day, his mom took him to the beach where he saw a big boat called a yacht. It was so cool! Timmy wanted to go on the yacht but his mom said it was too expensive. + +Later that day, Timmy and his mom went to a store. Timmy saw a toy yacht that was very cheap. He was so happy and asked his mom to buy it for him. She said yes and Timmy signed "thank you" to the cashier. When they got home, Timmy played with his new yacht in the bathtub and pretended he was sailing on the big yacht he saw at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat snacks from the fridge. One day, she was trying to reach her favorite snack from the top shelf of the fridge, but she was too short. She felt frustrated and sad that she couldn't reach it. + +Suddenly, her mom came into the kitchen and saw Lily's sad face. She picked her up and showed her how to rock on her tiptoes to reach the snack. Lily was so happy and excited that she could finally get her snack. + +From that day on, Lily would rock on her tiptoes every time she needed something from the fridge. She felt proud that she could do it all by herself. And whenever she felt frustrated, she would remember her mom's helpful tip and rock on her tiptoes to reach her goals. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat candy and play with his toys. But one day, his mom said, "Timmy, you need to eat some broccoli. It's good for you." + +Timmy didn't like broccoli. He thought it looked yucky and green. But his mom said, "You'll see, Timmy. Broccoli will make you big and strong." + +Timmy didn't believe his mom, but he ate the broccoli anyway. And you know what? He felt jolly and happy! He had lots of energy to play with his toys and run around outside. From that day on, Timmy knew that broccoli was good for him and he ate it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue loved to sing every day. He would sing when the sun came up and when the sun went down. Blue was very happy. + +One day, Blue saw a big sign that said "Quiz". He did not know what a quiz was, but he wanted to find out. He asked his friends, but they did not know either. It was an unknown thing for them. So, they all decided to go and see what the quiz was all about. + +When they got to the quiz, they saw that it was a singing contest. Blue and his friends were very excited. They all sang their best songs. Blue sang so loud and so pretty that he won the quiz. He got a big prize and shared it with all his friends. They were all very happy and sang together all day long. +One day, a little girl named Sue found a smelly gum under her chair. She picked it up and thought, "I can hang this on a tree, so no one steps on it." Sue went to the park to find a tree. + +At the park, she met her friend, Tim. Tim saw the gum and said, "Ew, that's smelly! Why do you have it?" Sue told him her plan to hang it on a tree. Tim thought it was a good idea, so they looked for a tree together. + +They found a tree and hung the smelly gum on a branch. A bird saw the gum and said, "Thank you for not leaving it on the ground. My friends could get stuck in it." Sue and Tim felt happy. They learned that it's important to keep the park clean for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to go to the river with his mom. They would look at the water and admire the fish. One day, Tim saw a big rock near the river. He wanted to climb it. + +Tim started to climb the rock, but his mom said, "No, Tim! It's not safe!" Tim did not listen. He was deaf, so he could not hear his mom. Tim kept climbing the rock. His mom was scared. + +Tim's mom waved her hands at him to get his attention. Tim saw her and stopped climbing. He came down from the rock. They went home and talked about being safe. Tim learned to look at his mom when she wanted to tell him something important. +Once upon a time, there was an angry onion. He lived in a big garden with many other onions. The angry onion did not like to play with the other onions, so he always sat alone. + +One day, a kind girl came to the garden. She saw the angry onion and wanted to help him. She said, "Let's play together and be friends." The angry onion did not want to play, but the girl did not give up. + +The girl came to the garden every day and played with the angry onion. Slowly, the angry onion started to feel happy. He learned that playing and having friends was fun. Soon, the angry onion was not angry anymore. He was now a happy onion who loved to play with the girl and the other onions in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a playful dog named Spot. Spot loved to run, jump, and play with his friends. One day, Spot found a stick. He decided to carry the stick to his best friend, Kitty. + +When Kitty saw Spot coming with the stick, she was happy. She gave Spot a big welcome. They both played with the stick together, taking turns carrying it and chasing each other around the yard. + +As the sun began to set, Spot and Kitty were tired but happy. They had so much fun playing together. They knew that they would always be best friends, and they looked forward to more playful days ahead. +One day, a cheerful girl named Lily went to her friend Tom's house. They wanted to play with toys. Tom had many toys on a shelf. Lily liked the shelf and said, "I admire your shelf, Tom!" + +Tom said, "Thank you, Lily! Let's take the toys and play." They took the toys and started to play. But soon, they both wanted to play with the same toy car. They did not want to share the toy car. + +Lily said, "I want to play with the car." Tom said, "No, I want to play with the car." They were both sad and did not know what to do. + +Then, Tom's mom came and said, "Why don't you both share the car and play together?" Lily and Tom thought about it and agreed. They started to share the car and play together. They were happy and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to look at the stars in the sky. One day, Tim decided to go to a far away planet. He wanted to see if there were other kids like him. + +When Tim got to the planet, he met a naughty alien named Zog. Zog liked to play tricks on Tim. Zog would hide Tim's toys and make Tim feel sad. One day, Tim said, "Zog, please stop being naughty. Let's be friends and play together." + +Zog thought about it and decided to be nice. They played and had fun together. Soon, Tim and Zog became best friends. They played on the planet every day and looked at the stars together. And they both learned that being nice is better than being naughty. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a gloomy store. In the store, there was a shiny coin. The coin was very special and wanted to make friends. + +One day, a little girl went into the store. She saw the coin and smiled. The coin was so happy to see her. The little girl picked up the coin and took it home. + +At home, the girl showed the coin to her toys. They all became friends. The coin was not gloomy anymore. It was happy and loved by the girl and her toys. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a boy named Tim found a wallet on the ground. He did not know whose wallet it was. The wallet was warm from the sun. Tim wanted to find the person who lost the wallet. + +Tim walked around and asked people if they lost a wallet. Many people said no, but one man said yes. The man was very happy to see his wallet. He thanked Tim for being so helpful. + +Tim felt warm and happy inside because he helped the man. He knew that it was good to help others. From that day on, Tim always tried to help people when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to draw and write notes to her friends. One day, she wrote a note to her best friend, Tom. + +Tom found the note and read it. He became very happy. In the note, Sue asked Tom to come to her house to play. Tom was excited and ran to Sue's house. + +When Tom got to Sue's house, they saw a big dog. The dog barked loudly. Sue and Tom were frightened. But then, the dog wagged its tail and licked their hands. They were not scared anymore. They played with the dog and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was sad and miserable. He did not remember why he was sad. He wanted to be happy and play with his friends. + +One day, Tim saw a big wall. It was very tall and wide. Tim thought, maybe if I climb the wall, I will find something fun on the other side. He tried to climb the wall, but it was too hard. This made Tim even more sad. + +Tim's friends saw him feeling sad. They all came together to help him climb the wall. With their help, Tim climbed the wall and saw a beautiful park on the other side. Tim was so happy and forgot about being miserable. He played with his friends and had a great time. From that day on, Tim always remembered that with the help of his friends, he could overcome any problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play with his friends. One day, Tim and his friends went to a camp. They were very happy. + +At the camp, they met a deaf dog. The dog could not hear anything. Tim and his friends played with the dog. The dog was very nice and liked to play with them. + +One day, the dog ran away. Tim and his friends started to panic. They looked for the dog everywhere. They found the dog near a tree. They were happy to find the dog and went back to the camp to play. +Once upon a time, in a large house, there lived a little boy named Tim and his big sister, Sue. They played together every day. One day, Sue decided to play a joke on Tim. She hid his favorite toy under his bed. + +"Tim, I can't find your toy," Sue said. Tim looked sad and started to cry. "Don't cry, it's just a joke!" Sue laughed. But Tim did not like the joke. He felt very sad and began to hate jokes. + +The next day, Tim thought he would play a joke on Sue. He took her favorite doll and hid it in the garden. When Sue found out, she was very upset. "Why did you do that, Tim?" she asked. "I hate jokes too," Tim replied. + +In the end, both Tim and Sue lost their favorite toys. The wind blew Sue's doll away, and Tim's toy got wet in the rain. They learned that playing jokes on each other can hurt feelings and lead to bad things happening. The moral of the story is to be kind to one another and think about how your actions can affect others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a weird eraser. The eraser was big and had a funny face on it. Tim liked to play with the eraser all day. + +One day, while Tim was playing with his eraser, he saw a bug. The bug was very small and fast. Tim thought it would be fun to pinch the bug with his eraser. He chased the bug around the room, trying to pinch it. + +Tim finally caught the bug and pinched it with his eraser. But then, something bad happened. The bug got stuck on the eraser and could not get off. Tim felt sad because he did not want to hurt the bug. He tried to help the bug, but it was too late. The bug was gone, and Tim learned not to pinch things with his eraser again. +One day, a little girl named Lucy wanted to build a big tower with her blocks. She found a mysterious box in her room. Inside the box, there was a passport. Lucy did not know what a passport was, so she asked her mom. + +"Mom, what is this?" Lucy said, holding the passport. Her mom smiled and said, "That is a passport, Lucy. It helps us go to new places and meet new people." + +Lucy thought about it and had an idea. She wanted to build a tower for all her new friends to see. So, she started to build her tower, block by block. She built it so high that it reached the sky. + +One day, a little boy from far away saw Lucy's tower. He wanted to be friends with her. He showed her his passport, and they became friends. They played with the blocks and built an even bigger tower together. + +The moral of the story is: when we share and work together, we can create amazing things and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a farm. On the farm, there were many animals. There was a big cow, a little pig, and a funny chicken. They all lived happily on the farm. + +One day, it was very cold outside. The wind was blowing, and the animals felt cold. The big cow, the little pig, and the funny chicken wanted to be warm. So, they went inside the barn. + +Inside the barn, the animals were warm and happy. They liked their farm because it was their own. They played together and had lots of fun. The big cow, the little pig, and the funny chicken were best friends. And they lived happily ever after on their farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy he loved a lot. He played with the toy every day. One day, Tim left his toy outside in the rain. The toy got wet, and its skin started to peel off. Tim felt guilty for leaving his toy outside. + +The next day, Tim took the toy to his friend, Sue. Sue tried to fix the toy's skin, but she couldn't. Tim started to weep because his toy was still broken. Sue felt sad too, and they both wept together. + +Tim and Sue tried to find a new skin for the toy, but they couldn't find one. The toy stayed broken, and it made Tim and Sue very sad. They both learned that they should take better care of their toys. +One day, a little dog named Max was ready to play outside. He put on his red coat and ran out the door. Max loved to play in the warm sun and soft grass. + +Max heard a sound near a big tree. He saw a small, round ball. Max wanted to bury the ball. He dug a hole with his paws and put the ball in it. Then, he covered the ball with dirt. + +Max was happy with his work. He wagged his tail and barked. Max ran back to his house to tell his mom about the ball he buried. He could not wait to play with it again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a helicopter. It was a big, fun toy. But it was hurt. It could not fly. The helicopter wanted to improve. + +One day, a girl named Lily found the helicopter. She saw that it was hurt. She wanted to help it improve. Lily worked very hard to fix the helicopter. + +After some time, Lily fixed the helicopter. The helicopter was so happy. It could fly again. The helicopter thanked Lily for helping it improve. They became the best of friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to pretend. She would play with her toys and make up fun stories. One day, she wanted to pretend that she was swimming in a big pool. + +Sue put on her swim suit and lay down on the floor. She moved her arms and legs like she was swimming. She made gentle splashes with her hands and feet. Her toys watched as she swam across the room. + +After a while, Sue got tired of swimming. She got up and put her toys away. She had so much fun pretending to swim. She couldn't wait to do it again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a dog named Spot. Spot had a scary dream one night. He dreamed about a big monster that wanted to catch him. Spot was very scared and did not want the monster to get him. + +The next day, Spot met another dog named Buddy. Spot told Buddy about his scary dream. Buddy said, "Don't worry, Spot. Dreams are not real. You can release your fear because the monster can't hurt you." + +Spot felt better after talking to Buddy. They played together and had lots of fun. Spot learned that it is good to share your feelings with friends. They can help you feel better and not be scared anymore. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a grumpy vendor. He sold yummy treats like ice cream and cookies. Every day, he would worry that no one would come to buy his treats. + +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily came to his shop. She wanted to buy an ice cream cone. The grumpy vendor gave her the ice cream, but he still looked worried. Lily saw this and wanted to help him. + +Lily told her friends about the yummy treats at the grumpy vendor's shop. They all came and bought ice cream and cookies. The vendor was so happy that he stopped worrying. He was not grumpy anymore. Everyone in the town loved his treats and he always had a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had a long tail that he liked to wag. One day, Spot was playing with his best friend, a cat named Fluffy. + +As they played, Spot said, "Let's play pass the ball!" Fluffy agreed, and they began to pass a small, hard ball back and forth. They were having a lot of fun! + +Suddenly, Spot's tail got in the way, and the ball hit his tail. "Ouch!" cried Spot. Fluffy said, "I'm sorry, Spot!" Spot smiled and said, "It's okay, Fluffy. Let's keep playing!" They played all day, being careful not to hit Spot's tail again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to ride the subway with her mom. The subway was big and noisy. It went fast under the ground. Sue liked to watch the lights go by. + +One day, Sue and her mom got on the subway. Sue saw a boy with a toy car. The car looked just like her toy car at home. Sue said, "Hey, our cars match!" The boy smiled and said, "Yes, they do! Let's play together!" So Sue and the boy played with their matching cars on the noisy subway. + +When it was time to go, Sue and her mom said goodbye to the boy. Sue was happy she made a new friend on the subway. She couldn't wait to ride the subway again and find more friends with matching toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little human named Tim. Tim loved to skip and play outside. One day, Tim saw a big dog in his yard. The dog looked worried and sad. + +Tim wanted to help the dog, but he was scared. He thought, "What if the dog is mean?" Tim took a deep breath and slowly walked to the dog. He said, "Hi, dog! Why are you worried?" + +The dog looked at Tim and said, "I am lost. I can't find my home." Tim felt sad for the dog. He wanted to help the dog find its home. Tim and the dog started to skip around the neighborhood. + +As they skipped, they saw a lady. The lady looked worried too. She called out, "Max! Where are you?" The dog ran to the lady and wagged its tail. The lady was so happy to see her dog. She thanked Tim for helping her find Max. + +Tim felt happy that he helped the dog and the lady. From that day on, Tim was not scared of dogs anymore. He learned that being brave and kind can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, a cat and a dog were friends. The cat was fierce, but the dog was nice. They liked to play together in the sun. + +One day, the cat and the dog went to a marriage. It was a cold day, and they began to shiver. They wanted to find a warm place to sit. + +The cat and the dog found a warm blanket. They sat on it and stopped shivering. They were happy and watched the marriage together. The fierce cat and the nice dog stayed friends forever. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to his friend, Sue's house. They wanted to play with colors. "Let's mix colors!" said Tim. Sue agreed and they started to mix colors together. They mixed red and blue, and it made an interesting purple color. They were very happy with what they made. + +Tim and Sue wanted to make more colors. They mixed yellow and blue, and it made a pretty green color. They played with the colors and painted the sky, the grass, and the sun. When they painted the sun, they made it very bright. The light from the sun made their pictures look beautiful. They were so proud of their work. + +After they finished painting, Tim and Sue showed their pictures to their moms. Their moms loved the paintings and said, "You two worked together and made something beautiful. Teamwork is important." Tim and Sue learned that when they work together, they can create amazing things. They promised to always help each other and mix their ideas to make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a soft cat named Penny. Penny loved to play with her ball and run around the house. One day, Penny saw a big sign in the yard. The sign had a picture of a cat on it. + +Penny's friend, a little boy named Tim, saw the sign too. He asked his mom, "What does the sign say?" His mom said, "It says, 'Lost cat. If you find her, please call this number.'" Tim looked at Penny and said, "Penny, that cat looks like you!" + +Penny knew that she was not lost, but she wanted to help find the lost cat. She went around the neighborhood with Tim, looking for the cat in the picture. They asked people if they had seen the cat, but no one had. Finally, they found the cat hiding under a bush. The cat was scared, but Penny was soft and gentle, so the cat came out. + +Tim called the number on the sign, and the cat's owner came to pick her up. The owner was so happy to see her cat again. She gave Penny and Tim a big hug and said, "Thank you for finding my cat!" Penny and Tim were happy they could help, and they went back home to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to learn new things. She liked to watch videos on her mom's phone. The videos taught her how to sing songs, count numbers, and say her ABCs. + +Sue had a friend named Tim. Tim saw Sue watching a video and felt jealous. He wanted to learn from videos too. So, Sue and Tim started to watch videos together. They had a lot of fun learning and singing along with the videos. + +One day, Sue and Tim showed their friends the videos they learned from. All of their friends loved the videos too. They all learned new songs, numbers, and ABCs together. Now, nobody felt jealous, and they all enjoyed learning together. +Once upon a time, there was a small red kayak. The kayak liked to lie on the sand near the big blue sea. Every day, the kayak would watch kids play and have fun in the water. + +One day, the kayak saw a boy who was upset. The boy was sad because he wanted to play in the water, but he was scared. The kayak wanted to help the boy, so it let the boy sit on it. The boy felt safe and started to paddle in the water. They went slow at first, but then they went fast. The boy was not scared anymore, and he was very happy. + +The boy and the kayak played in the water every day. The other kids saw how much fun they had and wanted to play too. Soon, all the kids were playing in the water and having fun. The kayak was happy because it helped the boy and made new friends. The moral of the story is that when we help others, we can make friends and be happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a soft cat. The cat liked to play with a cobweb. The cobweb was in a big tree. The cat jumped up and down, trying to catch the cobweb. + +One day, a small bird saw the cat playing. The bird wanted to play too. The cat and the bird decided to unite and play together. They became very good friends. + +Every day, the cat and the bird played with the cobweb. They had lots of fun. The cat was happy to have a new friend, and the bird was happy too. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Tom. Tom liked to play with his toy engine. One day, Tom found a new toy to play with. It was a spinning top. Tom liked the spinning top very much. + +Tom took the spinning top and the engine to the park. He put the engine on the ground and made the top spin around it. The top went round and round, making Tom very happy. He liked to watch it spin fast and slow. + +Tom played with the spinning top and the engine all day. When it was time to go home, Tom was very tired but happy. He had a fun day spinning his top and playing with his engine. Tom went to bed and dreamed about his new toy, the spinning top. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to the park. She saw a boy named Tim. Tim liked to act in plays. He was acting like a big, strong lion. Sue wanted to act too. They acted together and had so much fun. + +The next day, Sue and Tim woke up and felt very happy. They wanted to go to the park again. Sue put on her tight shoes. They were her favorite shoes. Tim put on his tight hat. They were ready to go to the park and act more. + +At the park, Sue and Tim acted like animals. They acted like lions, bears, and even birds. They played all day until the sun went down. They were so tired, but they had a great day. They could not wait to wake up and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a creative little dog named Spot. Spot loved to listen to his owner, Tim. Tim was a kind boy who would play with Spot every day. + +One day, Tim said to Spot, "Let's play a new game, Spot! When I say 'heel', you come to me and sit by my foot." Spot wagged his tail and listened carefully. He wanted to learn this new game. + +Tim said, "Heel, Spot!" Spot ran to Tim and sat by his foot. Tim clapped and laughed. "Good job, Spot! You are so smart!" They played the game all day, and Spot always listened to Tim. They were very happy together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy bricks. One day, he wanted to build the tallest tower with his bricks. But he needed help to measure how tall it was. + +Tim asked his friend, Sam, to help him. Sam said, "Sure, I can help you measure your tower!" They started to build the tower together. They put one brick on top of the other, making the tower taller and taller. + +But then, a big wind came and blew the tower down. Tim was very sad and ashamed. He said, "I am ashamed that our tower fell down." Sam replied, "Don't be ashamed, Tim. We can build it again and make it even better!" + +Tim and Sam worked together to build a stronger tower. This time, they made sure it would not fall down. When they were done, they measured the tower and found out it was even taller than before. They were both very happy and proud of their work. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. One day, Sally saw a mysterious mailbox near her house. It was big and blue. She had never seen it before. + +Sally went to her mom and asked, "Mom, what is that big blue thing by our house?" Her mom said, "That's a mailbox, Sally. We can buy stamps and put them on letters to send to our friends." + +Sally was excited. She wanted to send a letter to her best friend, Timmy. So, she asked her mom to help her buy a stamp. They went to the store and bought a pretty stamp with a picture of a butterfly on it. + +Sally wrote a letter to Timmy and put the stamp on the envelope. Then, she went to the mysterious mailbox and put the letter inside. A few days later, Timmy got the letter and was very happy. Sally loved the big blue mailbox and sending letters to her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was an enthusiastic boy who loved to dig in his mine. He would dig all day and find pretty rocks to show his friends. + +One day, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue liked Tim's rocks and they became friends. Tim said, "Sue, will you marry me when we are big?" Sue said, "Yes, Tim! I will marry you!" + +But one day, when Tim was digging in his mine, there was a big rain. The mine filled with water and Tim could not dig anymore. All of Tim's rocks were gone, and he was very sad. + +Tim told Sue about the mine and the rain. Sue was sad too. She said, "I am sorry, Tim, but I cannot marry you now." + +And so, Tim and Sue did not marry. They were both very sad and missed their mine and pretty rocks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to fold paper into fun shapes. Her favorite thing to fold was a heart because it reminded her of love. + +One day, Lily went to a store with her mom. She saw an expensive toy that she really wanted. But her mom said it was too much money. Lily felt sad, but she still wanted to show her mom love. + +So, Lily went home and folded a big heart out of paper. She gave it to her mom and said, "This is for you, Mom. I love you more than the expensive toy." Her mom smiled and hugged her tight. They both knew that love was more important than any toy. +Once there was a man named Tom. He had a staff that he used to walk. Tom felt warm in his coat. He liked to walk a lot. One day, he saw a big box. Tom knew he needed to tie the box to take it home. So, he went to look for a long rope. + +Tom found a rope near a tree. He tied the rope to the box. Then, he tied the other end of the rope to his staff. Tom was happy he could take the box home. But the box was very heavy. He knew it would be hard to pull it all the way home. + +Tom pulled and pulled the heavy box. He was very tired. But he kept going. When he got home, he opened the box. Inside, he found a warm blanket. Tom was so happy. He knew the warm blanket would keep him cozy in the cold nights. All his hard work had paid off. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary little town, there lived a girl named Mia. She loved to climb trees and play outside. One day, winter came to the town. Snow covered the ground and it was very cold. + +Mia put on her warm coat and went outside to play. She saw a tree with branches covered in snow. Mia wanted to climb the tree, but she was scared because it was slippery. Her friend, Tom, came over and saw her looking at the tree. + +"Don't worry, Mia. I'll help you climb," Tom said. They climbed the tree together, carefully holding on to the branches. When they reached the top, they saw the whole town covered in white snow. + +Mia and Tom laughed and played in the tree until the sun began to set. As they climbed down, they promised to help each other climb trees all winter long. And from that day on, Mia and Tom were the best climbing friends in the ordinary little town. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and compassionate man named Tom. He liked to provide help to everyone in his town. One day, Tom heard about a big party in the park. The party would have a firework show at night. + +Tom went to the park and saw a little boy named Tim. Tim was sad because he lost his toy. Tom asked, "Why are you sad, Tim?" Tim said, "I can't find my toy and I want to see the firework show." Tom wanted to help Tim. + +Tom and Tim looked for the toy together. They found it under a big tree. Tim was very happy. They watched the firework show together. The sky was full of colors and they both smiled. Tom and Tim became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. Emma loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom was baking a cake in the oven. "Emma, it's important to watch the cake," her mom said. "It needs to come out of the oven when it's done." + +While her mom took a nap, Emma watched the oven. But then, her big brother Tom came in. "I want to play with you," he said. Emma didn't want to leave the oven, but Tom took her hand and pulled her away. They played with toys, and Emma forgot about the cake. + +Suddenly, Emma remembered the important cake! She ran back to the kitchen and saw that the cake was still okay. She took it out of the oven just in time. When her mom woke up from her nap, she was happy to see the perfect cake. Emma was proud that she could help, and she promised to always remember what is important. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot liked to play outside in the sun. One day, the sky got dark and it started to rain. Spot was sad because he could not play outside. + +Spot went inside his house and heard a sound. It was a little bird who got lost in the dark. Spot wanted to help the bird, so he said, "Please, come with me. I will help you find your home." + +Spot and the bird went outside when the rain stopped. They looked for the bird's home together. The sun came back and the sky was not dark anymore. The bird was happy to find his home and said, "Thank you, Spot!" They became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a green scarf. It was a very nice scarf. The scarf lived in a big box with other scarfs. One day, the green scarf wanted to play with a little girl. The little girl did not understand how to play with the green scarf. + +The green scarf was sad. The little girl saw the scarf was sad. She wanted to help the green scarf. So, the little girl put the green scarf around her neck. The green scarf was very happy. + +Now, the little girl and the green scarf were best friends. They played together every day. The green scarf kept the little girl warm when it was cold outside. The little girl and the green scarf lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside. One day, he saw a big, hairy dog. The dog was very happy and wanted to play with Tim. They played catch and had a lot of fun. + +Tim looked up and saw an aeroplane in the sky. The aeroplane was flying very high. Tim and the hairy dog stopped playing to watch it. They liked to see the aeroplane go by. + +After the aeroplane was gone, Tim and the hairy dog started to play again. They ran and ran all around the yard. They were very happy and tired. At the end of the day, Tim went home and the hairy dog went to sleep. They had a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a hungry little mouse named Tim. Tim lived in a small hole near a big pile of coal. Every day, Tim would struggle to find food to eat. + +One day, Tim met a big, friendly bird named Sam. "Hi, I'm Sam. You look hungry," said Sam. "Yes, I am," said Tim. "Can you help me find some food?" Sam thought for a moment and said, "Yes, let's look together." + +Tim and Sam looked around and found a big apple. Tim was so happy, but he couldn't carry the apple back to his hole. Sam helped Tim by picking up the apple with his beak. Together, they carried the apple back to Tim's home near the coal. + +From that day on, Tim and Sam were best friends. They always helped each other, and Tim was never hungry again. +Once upon a time, in a peaceful little town, there lived a girl named Lily. She had a best friend named Tom. They played together every day and were very happy. + +One day, Lily and Tom had a big fight. They were both very sad. Lily wanted to say sorry to Tom, but she didn't know how. So, she wrote a message on a piece of paper. The message said, "Tom, I am sorry. Please forgive me." + +Lily gave the message to her dog, Max. Max ran to Tom's house and gave the message to Tom. Tom read the message and smiled. He was happy that Lily said sorry. Tom wrote back, "Lily, I forgive you. Let's be friends again." + +Max took the message back to Lily. When Lily read the message, she was very happy. They met at the park and played together. They were best friends again, and the peaceful town was happy too. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a restless boy who always wanted to play. One sunny day, he went outside to play with his dog, Spot. + +As they played, Tim saw a big, red ball. He wanted to play with it too. Tim said to Spot, "Let's poke the ball!" So, they both went to poke the ball. They poked it softly, and it rolled away. They laughed and chased after it. + +After playing for a while, Tim felt tired. He told Spot, "Let's take a stay under the tree." They found a nice, shady spot under the tree and sat down. Tim and Spot enjoyed their stay, and soon, they were ready to play again. They had a very fun day together. +One day, a little girl named Amy went to the park with her mom. They took a big, red ball to play with. Amy was very happy. She liked to run and look at the pretty flowers. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. + +At lunch time, Amy's mom took out a box. Inside the box was an amazing lunch. There were yummy sandwiches, sweet fruits, and a small cake. Amy was very excited to eat her lunch. She shared the fruits with her mom and they both laughed. + +After lunch, Amy played with her red ball. She threw it high in the sky and it came back down. She did this many times. Then, it was time to go home. Amy and her mom walked back to their house, holding hands. They had a fun day at the park. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the shop with his mom. They wanted to buy a toy. In the shop, Tim saw a twisty toy that he liked. He asked his mom, "Can I have this twisty toy, please?" His mom said, "Yes, but you must be fair and share it with your sister." + +When they got home, Tim showed the twisty toy to his sister, Sue. But Tim did not want to share the toy. Sue was sad and said, "You are not being fair. Mom said we have to share the toy." + +Tim thought about it and knew Sue was right. He said, "I am sorry, Sue. Let's play with the twisty toy together." They played with the twisty toy and had lots of fun. Tim learned that being fair and sharing made everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy car that she loved very much. One day, the toy car broke and Lily was very sad. + +Lily's daddy saw her sad face and asked, "What's wrong, my dear?" Lily showed her daddy the broken toy car. "Oh, poor car," said daddy. "Don't worry, I will repair it for you." + +Daddy took the toy car and fixed it with his tools. He worked hard to make it like new again. When he was done, he gave the car back to Lily. She was so happy to see her toy car fixed. She hugged her daddy and said, "Thank you, daddy! You are the best!" + +From that day on, Lily and her daddy played with the toy car together. They had lots of fun and Lily knew that her daddy could fix anything. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a small house with his mom and dad. One day, Tim found a big box of gold in his room. He was very happy. + +Tim showed the gold to his mom and dad. "Look what I found!" he said. His mom and dad looked worried. They knew that a terrible giant lived nearby and he loved gold. They told Tim, "We must give the gold back to the giant, or he will be very angry." + +So, Tim, his mom, and his dad went to the giant's house. They knocked on the door and the giant came out. Tim said, "We found your gold and we give it back to you." The giant was happy and thanked Tim. He was not terrible anymore. Tim and his family went home, feeling safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to help his mom in the kitchen. One day, Tim's mom made a big pot of spicy soup for dinner. Tim wanted to taste the soup, so his mom gave him a spoon. + +Before Tim could taste the soup, his mom said, "Wait, Tim! We need to polish the spoon first." Tim looked at the spoon and saw it was dirty. He got a cloth and started to clean the spoon. He rubbed and rubbed until the spoon was shiny and clean. + +With the polished spoon, Tim tasted the spicy soup. It was very hot, but he liked it. He said, "Yummy, Mom! The soup is so good!" Tim's mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Tim. I'm glad you like it, and thank you for helping me polish the spoon." They had a happy dinner together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Poppy. Poppy liked to collect pretty things like rocks, leaves, and flowers. She was a good girl who always helped her mom and dad. + +One day, Poppy found a big, shiny rock. She wanted to keep it, but she saw a sad boy who had lost his toy. Poppy thought for a moment and decided to give the boy her big, shiny rock. The boy was very happy and thanked Poppy. + +Poppy felt good about helping the boy. She learned that sharing and being kind to others is more important than keeping things for herself. And that is the story of how Poppy became an even better girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who felt helpless. He could not fly like other birds. This made the bird very sad. One day, a kind cat came to the bird and said, "I will help you fly. Let's include you in our games." + +The cat and the bird became good friends. They played many games together. The bird felt happy because the cat was so nice. The cat said, "I will teach you how to fly, but you must give me one thing. You must give me a worm every day." + +The bird agreed and gave the cat a worm every day. The cat was very happy to get the worms. But, the cat did not teach the bird how to fly. The bird still felt helpless. The cat was not a good friend after all. + +The moral of the story is: be careful who you trust. Not everyone who offers help is a true friend. +One day, a big dog named Max went for a walk. He loved to walk in the thick, green grass. The sun was bright and the sky was blue. Max was very happy. + +As Max walked, he started to listen. He heard a little bird singing a song. The bird was in a tree. Max stopped and looked up. The bird sang louder and Max wagged his tail. + +Max and the bird became friends. They played all day in the thick grass. Max would listen to the bird's songs and they would walk together. They had lots of fun and were very happy. +Once upon a time in a small town, there was a powerful wind. The wind blew hard and made the trees dance. The sky was dark and full of big clouds. A little boy named Tim looked out his window and saw the storm coming. + +Tim ran to his mom and said, "Mom, it's going to rain! The wind is strong!" His mom looked out the window and saw the dark clouds too. "Yes, Tim, it will rain soon. Let's stay inside and be safe," she said. + +The rain began to fall, and it was very heavy. The weight of the rain made the trees bend and the ground wet. Tim and his mom watched as the powerful wind and rain broke a big tree. The tree fell on their house, and it was a bad ending for their home. +One day, a man with a big black mustache went to the park. He saw a little girl playing with her ball. The ball rolled away and went near the man. The little girl said, "Please, can you give me my ball?" + +The man with the black mustache did not want to give the ball back. He said, "No, this is my ball now." The little girl was sad and started to cry. She went to her mom and told her what happened. + +Her mom went to the man with the black mustache and said, "Please give the ball back to my girl. It is not nice to take things that are not yours." The man thought about it and knew he was wrong. He said, "I am sorry, here is your ball back." The little girl was happy again. + +The man with the black mustache learned that it is important to be kind and not take things that do not belong to you. +One day, a little boy named Tim was watching his favorite cartoon on TV. He loved the funny animals and the silly things they did. Tim wanted to be just like the animals in the cartoon, so he tried to do the same things they did. + +Tim saw a big balloon in his room. He wanted to make it look like the animals in the cartoon. Tim was frustrated because he didn't know how to do it. So, he asked his mom for help. "Mom, can you help me make my balloon look like the animals in the cartoon?" Tim asked. + +His mom smiled and said, "Sure, Tim. Let's try to squeeze the balloon into the shape of the animal you like." Tim and his mom squeezed the balloon together, trying to make it look like the funny animals in the cartoon. They laughed and had a lot of fun. In the end, the balloon didn't look exactly like the animals in the cartoon, but Tim was happy because he had a great time with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little pony named Pippin. Pippin was tired because he had been running and playing all day. He wanted to find a nice spot to sit and rest. + +Pippin saw a big tree with soft grass under it. He thought, "This is a good place to sit and rest." So Pippin walked over to the tree and sat down. As he sat there, he heard a little voice. + +"Hi, Pippin!" said the voice. Pippin looked around and saw a small bird sitting on a branch. "I am Birdy. Why are you tired?" + +Pippin replied, "Hi, Birdy! I am tired because I played all day. Now, I want to sit and rest." + +Birdy smiled and said, "That's a good idea. I will sit and rest too." So Birdy sat on the branch and Pippin sat under the tree. They both rested and soon felt better. After that, Pippin and Birdy became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a happy boy who liked to play with his toy car. One day, while playing, Tim saw a big bag of oats in the kitchen. The bag was cheap, but Tim didn't know that. + +Tim wanted to see what was inside the bag, so he leaned against the table to reach it. But the bag was too high for him. He called his mom and said, "Mom, can you help me get the bag?" + +His mom came and asked, "Why do you want the bag of oats, Tim?" Tim said, "I want to see what's inside." His mom smiled and said, "It's just oats, Tim. We use them to make yummy food." + +Tim's mom took the bag down and showed him the oats. Tim touched the oats and said, "They feel nice!" His mom said, "Yes, they do. Now, let's put them away and you can go back to playing with your toy car." + +Tim was happy to learn about oats. He thanked his mom and went back to playing with his toy car. And from that day on, whenever his mom made food with oats, Tim would remember how he leaned against the table to see the cheap bag of oats. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big tree. This tree was very, very old. It had an enormous hole in it. In the hole, there was a little, little squirrel. The squirrel had a silver nut. The silver nut was very, very special. + +One day, the squirrel went outside to play. He took his silver nut with him. He saw his friend, the bunny. The bunny was very, very funny. The squirrel showed the bunny his silver nut. The bunny looked at the nut and started to laugh. The squirrel laughed too. They both laughed and laughed. + +Then, the squirrel and the bunny played together. They played hide and seek. They played catch with the silver nut. They had so much fun. They laughed and laughed all day long. When it was time to go home, they said goodbye. The squirrel went back to his big, big tree with his silver nut. He was very, very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big red barn. It was different from the other barns because it had a big blue door. Inside the barn, there were many animals. The animals were friends and liked to play together. + +One day, a little bird hurt its wing. The bird could not fly. The other animals wanted to help the bird. They knew they had to heal the bird's wing. The cow said, "Let's find something to make the bird feel better." + +The animals looked around the barn. They found a soft, warm blanket. They put the blanket on the bird's wing. The bird felt better. The animals were happy they could help their friend. + +After a few days, the bird's wing was healed. The bird could fly again! The animals had a big party in the barn to celebrate. They played games and ate yummy treats. The bird was so thankful for the help from its friends. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. Emma had a toy named Razor. Razor was a brilliant toy dog with big, soft ears. They loved to play together all day. + +One day, Emma and Razor were playing in the backyard. Emma said, "Razor, let's play hide and seek!" Razor barked and wagged his tail. Emma started to count, and Razor ran to hide. + +Emma looked and looked for Razor. She saw a bush and thought Razor might be hiding there. She reached out and poked the bush. "Razor, are you here?" she asked. Razor jumped out and barked, "You found me!" + +Emma and Razor played hide and seek all day. They had so much fun together. When the sun went down, they went inside, ready for bed. They both knew they would have more fun the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a big, modern house. In this house, there lived a happy family. The family had a dog named Shake. Shake was a good dog who loved to play with the family's little boy, Tim. + +One day, Tim and Shake found a book with many pages. Tim liked to look at the pictures on the pages. Shake liked the pages too, because they made a fun sound when Tim turned them. They sat together and looked at the pages, having a great time. + +As they looked at the pages, Shake got excited. He wagged his tail and started to shake. Tim laughed and shook too. They both shook and laughed together. The family heard them and came to see what was going on. They all joined in the shaking and laughing, making it a fun and happy day for everyone. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily lived in a tidy house with her mom and dad. Lily loved to hug her teddy bear, Mr. Snuggles, every night before she went to sleep. Mr. Snuggles was very soft and cuddly, and he made Lily feel safe and happy. + +One sunny day, Lily and her mom went for a walk to the park. Lily brought Mr. Snuggles with her. They played on the swings and the slide. Then, they went to the pond to see the ducks. Lily accidentally dropped Mr. Snuggles into the pond, and he became very wet. + +"Oh no, Mr. Snuggles is wet!" cried Lily. Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. We will take him home and make him dry and clean again." So they went back to their tidy house, and Lily's mom helped her dry and clean Mr. Snuggles. + +That night, Lily hugged her clean and dry Mr. Snuggles tightly and said, "I'm so glad you're not wet anymore, Mr. Snuggles." And they both fell asleep, happy and safe in their tidy home. +One day, a girl named Amy went for a walk. She saw a big, hot sun in the sky. The sun made her feel warm and happy. As she walked, she found a small button on the ground. She picked it up to examine it. + +The button was round and shiny. Amy thought it was very pretty. She decided to take the button home and show it to her mom. She put the button in her pocket and continued to walk. + +When she got home, she showed the button to her mom. Her mom smiled and said it was a nice button. Amy felt happy that her mom liked the button too. They put the button in a special box, so they could always remember the day they found it. +Once upon a time, there was a little wild cat named Whiskers. Whiskers lived in a big forest with many other animals. Whiskers liked to play and run all day long. One day, Whiskers saw a small fire near a tree. Whiskers knew that fire can hurt the forest and the animals. + +Whiskers wanted to care for the forest and his friends, so he ran to tell the other animals about the fire. The animals all came together to help. They brought water from the river and poured it on the fire. The fire went away, and the animals were happy that the forest was safe again. + +The animals thanked Whiskers for caring and helping to save the forest. They learned that it is important to care for each other and the world around them. From that day on, the animals in the forest worked together to keep their home safe and clean. +Once there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very sleepy. He wanted to go to his chamber to sleep. But there was a big toy blocking the door. Tim said, "Oh no! I need to move the toy." + +Tim tried to push the toy. He used all his strength but the toy did not move. Tim started to struggle. He pushed and pushed but the toy was too big. Tim felt sad. + +Then, Tim's mom came. She saw Tim struggle with the toy. Tim's mom said, "Don't worry, Tim. I will help you." Together, they pushed the toy away from the door. Tim was happy. He went to his chamber and had a good sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a big box of makeup. Lily loved to play with the makeup. She liked to put it on her face and feel pretty. + +One day, Lily saw her mom spray a bottle. She asked, "Mom, what is that?" Her mom said, "This is a spray for my face. It makes me feel nice." Lily wanted to try the spray too. She felt envious of her mom. + +Lily went to her room and found her makeup. She put some on her face. Then, she found a bottle to make her own spray. She filled it with water and sprayed it on her face. It made her feel very nice, just like her mom. + +Lily's friend, Bella, came over to play. Bella saw Lily's makeup and spray. Bella said, "Wow, Lily, you look so pretty!" Lily smiled and said, "Thank you! Do you want to try my makeup and spray too?" Bella nodded, and they both played with the makeup and spray. + +At the end of the day, Lily and Bella felt very happy. They loved playing with makeup and spray. They felt beautiful, just like Lily's mom. +One day, a little boy named Tim was walking with his mom. They found a big metal box in the park. Tim was nervous, but he wanted to see what was inside. + +Tim said, "Mom, can we open the box?" His mom said, "Okay, but be careful." They tried to open the box, but it was hard to resist. Tim and his mom pushed and pulled, but the box did not open. + +Just then, a friendly dog came to help. The dog barked and wagged its tail. With the dog's help, they opened the box. Inside, they found pretty stones and shiny toys. Tim, his mom, and the dog were happy and played with the toys in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big, pink bird. The bird had a friend, a little cat. They liked to play and have fun together. One day, they saw the moon in the sky. It was big and round. + +The bird and the cat wanted to go to the moon. They thought it would be fun to play there. They talked and talked about how to get there. They decided to build a big tower to reach the moon. + +They worked very hard to make the tower. But when the tower was almost done, it fell down. The bird and the cat were sad. They talked again and found a better way to play together. They learned that they didn't need the moon to have fun. + +The moral of the story is: We don't always need big things to be happy. We can be happy with what we have. +Once upon a time, in an ancient wood, there lived a fast red car. The car loved to zoom around the trees and play with its friends. The birds, squirrels, and rabbits all loved to watch the car zoom by. + +One day, the car met a new friend, a small blue bike. "Hi!" said the car. "Do you want to play with me and zoom around the wood?" The bike smiled and said, "Yes, I would love to play and zoom with you!" + +So, the car and the bike zoomed through the ancient wood, laughing and having fun. They played all day, zooming around the trees and making their animal friends happy. And from that day on, the car and the bike were the best of friends, always playing and zooming together in the ancient wood. +Once upon a time, there was a warm little dog named Spot. Spot lived in a lab with his best friend, a kind girl named Sue. They loved to play and have fun together. + +One day, Spot and Sue went outside to play. They saw a big red ball. Spot wanted to speed to the ball to play with it. Sue smiled and said, "Go, Spot, go!" Spot ran as fast as he could to the ball. + +Spot and Sue played with the ball all day. They were so happy in the warm sun. When it was time to go home, they went back to the lab. They knew they would have many more fun days together. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the mud. One day, it rained a lot, and the ground was very wet. Spot saw the wet mud and jumped right in. He rolled and played in the mud until he was filthy. + +Spot's friend, a little girl named Amy, saw him playing in the mud. "Oh no, Spot!" she said, "You are so filthy! You need to wear your raincoat when it's wet outside, so you don't get so dirty!" + +Amy took Spot inside and gave him a bath. She washed off all the filthy mud and dried him with a towel. Then, she found a little raincoat for Spot to wear. The raincoat was yellow and had little ducks on it. + +The next time it rained, Spot remembered what Amy had said. He wore his yellow raincoat and stayed clean, even when he played in the wet mud. Amy was very proud of Spot, and they played together in the rain, happy and clean. +Once upon a time, there was a cold day. A big clock lived in the town. The clock was sad because it was cold. The clock had a friend, a warm sun. The sun saw the clock was sad. + +The sun said, "Why are you sad, clock?" The clock said, "I am cold." The sun wanted to help. The sun had an idea. The sun said, "I will add heat to you." + +The sun added heat to the clock. The clock felt warm and happy. The clock said, "Thank you, sun!" The sun smiled. The clock and the sun were good friends. They played and laughed together. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Lucy found a broken toy in her room. It was a small, old doll. Lucy wanted to fix the doll, so she went to her mom for help. Her mom said, "We can try, but I don't know if we can fix it." + +Lucy and her mom tried to fix the doll. They used glue and tape. The doll was still broken, but Lucy loved it anyway. She played with the doll all day. She talked to the doll in her own language, a language only she and the doll could understand. + +One day, Lucy and her mom went to the store. They saw a big scale to weigh things. Lucy had an idea. She put the doll on the scale. The doll was very light. Lucy said to her mom, "Maybe if the doll weighs more, it will not be broken." Her mom smiled and said, "Maybe, but I think the doll likes being light." + +Lucy thought about it and agreed. She loved her doll just the way it was. She knew that even though it was broken, it was still special. And they continued to talk in their own language, happy to be together. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a big dog. The dog was very fast. It could zoom around the park. Tim liked the dog a lot. He wanted to play with it. + +Tim's mom said, "Be honest, do you want to play with the dog?" Tim said, "Yes, I do!" So, Tim's mom took a sausage from her bag. She gave it to Tim. Tim held the sausage in his hand. He wanted the dog to come to him. + +Tim called the dog, "Here, dog! I have a sausage for you!" The dog heard Tim and came to him. It zoomed very fast. The dog ate the sausage from Tim's hand. They played together in the park. Tim and the dog were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly girl named Amy. Amy liked to stir her colors in a big bowl. She had red, blue, and yellow colors. She loved to mix them and make new colors. + +One day, Amy mixed red and blue together. She stirred and stirred. And guess what? She made a new color! It was purple. Amy was so happy. She showed her new color to her mom, dad, and little brother. + +Amy wanted to make more colors. She mixed red and yellow, and it made orange. Then, she mixed blue and yellow, and it made green. Amy had so much fun stirring and making colors. She painted a big, colorful picture for her family. Everyone loved it, and they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a light blue truck named Tim was on his way to a meeting with his friends. He had to load his truck with toys before going to the meeting. Tim was very excited to see his friends and share the toys with them. + +On the way, Tim met a small red car named Lily. Lily asked, "Hi Tim, where are you going?" Tim replied, "I am going to a meeting with my friends. I have toys to share with them!" Lily thought it was a nice idea and asked if she could come too. Tim said, "Sure, follow me!" + +When they reached the meeting, Tim and Lily saw their friends, a big green bus and a yellow bike. They all played with the toys that Tim had brought. They had a great time at the meeting and promised to meet again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a warm, sunny day. A little girl named Lily and her dog, Max, went outside to play. They liked to play in the east part of their big yard, where the sun always shined. + +Lily and Max found a big ball. Max wanted to play with the ball, so he said, "Lily, throw the ball, please!" Lily threw the ball far, far away. Max ran fast to get it and brought it back to her. + +They played for a long time, and Max got tired. He sat down and demanded, "Lily, let's rest now." So, Lily sat down next to Max, and they both enjoyed the warm sun in the east part of their yard. They were happy and had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a lazy cat named Tom. Tom did not like to run or play. He only liked to sleep all day. + +One day, Tom saw a big box. On the box, someone wrote "To Tom". Tom was happy and said, "This is for me!" Inside the box, there was a toy arrow. Tom did not know what to do with it. + +Tom's friend, a small dog named Max, came to play. Max saw the arrow and said, "Let's play with the arrow! I will run, and you try to catch me." Tom was lazy, but he wanted to try. They played with the arrow and had lots of fun. From that day on, Tom was not so lazy anymore. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a cat named Tom. Tom was a big cat with soft fur. One day, Tom saw a mouse enter the house. The mouse was very quick and hard to catch. Tom thought, "I need to find a way to catch the mouse." + +Tom had a friend named Sue. Sue was a little girl who knew a magic spell. Tom went to Sue and asked for help. Sue said, "I will teach you the spell, but you must use it only for good." Tom agreed and Sue taught him the magic spell. + +Tom went back to the house and saw the mouse again. He said the magic spell and the mouse turned into a big, disgusting bug. The bug was slow and easy to catch. Tom was happy that he could catch the bug, but he remembered what Sue said about using the spell for good. So, he said the spell again and the bug turned back into a mouse. Tom decided to be friends with the mouse, and they played together happily ever after. +One day, a big rain came. It was rough and loud. Tim, a small boy, was scared. He hid under his bed. His mom came in and saw him. + +"Tim, why are you hiding?" she asked. Tim said, "Mom, the rain is rough and loud. I am scared." His mom hugged him and said, "It is okay to be scared, but we are safe inside." + +The next day, the rain stopped. Tim went outside to play. He saw a small bird. The bird was wet and sad. Tim said, "I am sorry, bird. The rain was rough. Can you forgive me?" The bird chirped and flew away. Tim knew the bird forgave him. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little dog. This dog was white and fluffy. The dog loved to play and run in the park. Every day, the dog would go to the park with its owner, a little girl named Lily. + +One day, while they were in the park, the white dog saw a big ball. The ball was red and shiny. The dog ran to the ball and started to play with it. The dog was very happy to see the ball. + +Lily saw the dog playing with the ball and laughed. She thought it was funny to see her charming white dog playing with the big red ball. They played together until the sun went down. Then, they went home, tired but happy from their fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a family. They had a mom, a dad, a boy, and a girl. The family lived in a small house near a big lake. + +One day, the family felt very miserable. They were hot and sweaty from playing in the sun all day. The mom said, "Let's go to the lake to bathe and cool down." + +So, the family went to the lake. The boy and the girl splashed in the water and laughed. The mom and the dad smiled as they watched their kids play. The family felt happy again, and they were not miserable anymore. +One day, a wide tree had many leaves. The tree was very big and green. The sun was shining and it was hot outside. A little boy named Tim saw the tree and wanted to play with the leaves. + +Tim picked up a leaf from the ground. The leaf was red and yellow. He liked the leaf very much. He saw more leaves on the tree and wanted to get them too. The wind blew and more leaves fell down. Tim was happy to play with the leaves. + +But then, Tim saw a small fire near the tree. The fire began to burn the leaves. Tim was scared and called for help. His mom came and stopped the fire. The wide tree and its leaves were safe. Tim learned not to play with fire and was happy to play with the leaves again. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big stone in his yard. He wanted to move it, but it was too heavy. Tim tried and tried, but he could not manage to lift the stone. He felt angry because he wanted to move the stone. + +Tim's friend, Lily, saw him trying to move the stone. She said, "Tim, why are you angry?" Tim told her about the stone and how he could not lift it. Lily had an idea. "Let's try together," she said. + +Tim and Lily both tried to lift the stone together. With both of them working, they managed to move the stone. They were very happy and not angry anymore. They learned that working together made things easier. +One day, a little bird was on a roof. The bird did not know how to fly. It was hurt. The bird saw a cat on the ground. The cat looked up and saw the bird. + +"Hello, bird!" said the cat. "I see you are hurt. I can help you get down from the roof." + +The bird was scared but said, "Okay, cat. Please help me." + +The cat climbed up the roof. It was very careful not to hurt the bird. The cat picked up the bird in its mouth. Then, the cat climbed down the roof. The bird was safe on the ground. + +"Thank you, cat!" said the bird. "You are a good friend." + +The cat smiled and said, "You're welcome, bird. I am happy to help you." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to go to the beach with her mom and dad. They would play in the sand and swim in the water. Mia was always patient and waited for her parents to get ready. + +One sunny day, Mia and her family went to the beach. They saw a swing near the water. Mia was so excited to play on the swing. She asked her mom and dad if she could swing on it. They said yes and helped her get on the swing. + +Mia swung back and forth, feeling the wind in her hair. She laughed and smiled as her mom and dad pushed her on the swing. They all had a great day at the beach, playing and having fun together. +One day, a little girl named Lily found a yellow frame in her room. She did not know what to do with it. She thought, "Maybe I can put a picture in it." But she did not have any pictures that fit the frame. So, she decided to ask her friend Tom for help. + +Lily went to Tom's house and showed him the yellow frame. Tom said, "I know what to do! Let's draw a picture to put in the frame." Lily and Tom got some paper and colors. They both drew a big sun and a happy face. They put their drawings in the yellow frame. + +Lily and Tom were very proud of their work. They showed the yellow frame with their drawings to their moms and dads. Their parents said, "Good job! We love your yellow frame with the sun and happy face." Lily and Tom smiled and said, "Thank you!" They were very happy they found something to do with the yellow frame. +One day, a lively little girl named Lucy found a letter on the floor. She picked it up and saw that it had her name on it. She was so happy to get a letter! She ran to her mommy and said, "Look, Mommy! I got a letter!" + +Her mommy smiled and read the letter out loud. It said, "Dear Lucy, please stop being so loud when you play. Love, your friend, Tim." Lucy felt sad. She did not want to make Tim complain. + +The next day, Lucy tried to play quietly. But she was a lively girl and soon forgot. She was loud again. Tim came over and said, "Lucy, please play quietly. My baby sister is trying to sleep." Lucy said sorry and they both played quietly together. They had fun and no one complained. +Once upon a time, there was a little city. In this city, there lived a nosy cat named Tom. Tom liked to go around and look at what everyone was doing. He would peek into windows and watch the people inside. + +One day, Tom saw a little girl named Sue. Sue was playing with her toys in her room. Tom wanted to play too, so he jumped through the window and knocked over Sue's toy house. Sue was sad, and she told Tom, "You broke my house!" + +Tom felt bad for what he did. He wanted Sue to forgive him, so he helped her put the toy house back together. Sue saw that Tom was sorry, so she forgave him. They became friends and played together every day. And Tom learned not to be so nosy anymore. +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the wild woods. She saw a small, shivering bird on the ground. The bird was cold and scared. Lily felt sorry for the bird and wanted to help it. + +Lily said, "Don't be scared, bird. I will help you." She picked up the bird and felt its soft texture. The bird was so small and fluffy. Lily held the bird close to her chest to make it warm. + +After a while, the bird stopped shivering. It looked at Lily and said, "Thank you for helping me." Lily smiled and let the bird fly away. She was happy that she could help the bird, and she went back home with a big smile on her face. +One day, a little boy named Tim saw a belt in a shop. He really wanted the belt because it was red, his favorite color. He asked his mom, "Can I please have the belt?" His mom said, "If you are good, we can get the belt." + +Later, they went to the park. Tim played with his friends. They ran, jumped, and laughed. Tim had fun, but he was very loud. His mom told him, "Please be quiet, Tim. You are too loud." Tim tried to be quiet, but he forgot sometimes. + +At the end of the day, Tim's mom took him back to the shop. She said, "You were good today, but you were loud. If you can be quiet, we will get the belt tomorrow." Tim really wanted the belt, so he promised to be quiet. The next day, he was quiet and got the red belt. Tim was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little blue bird named Billy. Billy loved to sing and dance. One day, he heard about a big show at the theater. He wanted to be in the show, so he practiced his singing and dancing every day. + +One day, while Billy was practicing, he found a shiny blue ribbon. He thought it was very pretty and decided to wear it in the show. He practiced and practiced until he could do his dance perfectly. He knew that when he finished his dance, everyone would clap and cheer. + +Finally, it was the day of the big show at the theater. Billy wore his shiny blue ribbon and danced his best dance. When he finished his dance, everyone clapped and cheered, just like he knew they would. Billy felt so happy and proud. The shiny blue ribbon was his lucky charm, and he knew it helped him do his best at the big show. +Once upon a time, there was a big rock. It was enormous! The rock lived in a nice park. Many kids came to play there every day. They liked to climb on the big rock and have fun. But one day, a little boy fell off the rock. He felt pain in his leg. He cried and cried. + +His mom came running and saw him on the ground. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, my dear. I will help you." She put a band-aid on his leg, and the pain went away. The little boy was happy again. He thanked his mom for helping him. + +The other kids saw this and learned something important. They learned that when someone is in pain, it is good to help them. They also learned to be more careful when playing on the big rock. From that day on, they played safely and helped each other when needed. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tower. A little bird lived in the tower. The bird was confused. It wanted to keep its home safe, but it did not know how. + +One day, the bird saw a big rock. The bird had an idea. It would use the rock to keep the tower safe. The bird picked up the rock and flew back to the tower. + +The bird put the rock by the tower door. Now, no one could get in. The bird was happy. It had kept its home safe. The confused bird was not confused anymore. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little mouse named Mikey. Mikey loved cheese more than anything else. He would search for cheese all day and all night. One day, Mikey found a big piece of cheese in a house. He was very happy. + +But there was a fierce cat named Whiskers living in the house too. Whiskers saw Mikey and wanted to catch him. Mikey saw Whiskers and started to panic. He ran very fast, trying to get away from Whiskers. Mikey was so scared, but he didn't want to leave the cheese behind. + +Mikey had an idea. He broke the cheese into small pieces and made a trail leading away from him. Whiskers followed the cheese trail, and Mikey was able to escape. Mikey learned that it's important to be smart and think of good ideas, even when you're scared. And Whiskers learned that being fierce doesn't always get you what you want. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with a big cardboard box in the yard. One sunny day, Spot was playing with the box when he heard a tiny voice. + +"Hello," said the voice. Spot stopped and listened. "Can you help me?" the voice asked. Spot looked around and saw a little bird on the ground. The bird was lost and needed to find its way home. + +"Sure," said Spot, wagging his tail. "I will help you!" The little bird was very happy. Spot listened to the bird's story and together they found the bird's home. Spot and the bird became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow bird. The yellow bird had a little house. The house was in a big tree. The yellow bird loved to own things. The yellow bird had many toys. + +One day, the yellow bird saw a big red ball. The yellow bird wanted to own the big red ball. The yellow bird asked the blue bird, "Can I have the big red ball?" The blue bird said, "No, it is my ball." + +The yellow bird and the blue bird had a war. They fought over the big red ball. They pushed and pulled the big red ball. The big red ball rolled away. + +The yellow bird and the blue bird stopped fighting. They saw the big red ball roll into a hole. The yellow bird and the blue bird became friends. They played with the big red ball together. +Once upon a time, there was a pink bunny. The pink bunny liked to play with his friends in the sun. One day, he saw a lemon tree with big yellow lemons. + +The pink bunny wanted to gain a lemon, so he jumped high to reach it. He tried and tried, but he could not get the lemon. His friend, a tall giraffe, saw him and wanted to help. + +The giraffe reached up with his long neck and got the lemon for the pink bunny. The pink bunny was very happy. He shared the lemon with his friends, and they all enjoyed it. They played together all day under the lemon tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim. One day, while swimming, Fin met a big fish named Bubbles. + +"Hello," said Fin. "I like to swim. Do you like to swim?" + +"Yes," said Bubbles. "But it is difficult for me to swim fast." + +Fin had an idea. "Let's swim to the wonder cave," said Fin. "It is fun to swim there." + +Bubbles and Fin swam to the wonder cave. They saw many pretty colors. They played with other fish. They had a fun day. + +At the end of the day, Bubbles said, "Thank you, Fin. Today was fun. I can swim fast now." + +Fin smiled. "You're welcome, Bubbles. Let's swim together again soon." And they swam happily away. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted little girl named Lily. She loved to rise early in the morning when the sun came up. Lily liked to play with her toys and have fun all day long. + +One day, Lily went with her mom to the store. They needed to buy a gift for her friend's birthday. At the store, Lily saw a pretty doll that she wanted to buy. But her mom said, "The price is too high, Lily. We need to find something else." + +Lily was sad, but she kept looking. Then she saw a nice book with fun pictures. She asked her mom, "Can we buy this book for my friend?" Her mom looked at the price and smiled. "Yes, Lily, we can buy this book. It is a good price." + +Lily and her mom bought the book and went home. The next day, Lily gave the book to her friend, and they read it together. They had a lot of fun, and Lily was happy that she could give her friend a nice gift. +One day, a little bird named Tim wanted to rise high in the sky. He saw a tall pine tree and thought it was the perfect place to fly from. Tim flew to the top of the pine tree and looked down. + +"Wow, I am so high!" said Tim to his friend, a squirrel named Sam. Sam was playing with a fake nut. "Look, Tim! I found a fake nut. It looks real, but I can't eat it." + +Tim and Sam were having fun when a big wind came. It made the pine tree shake. Tim was scared. "I don't want to fall!" he cried. + +"Don't worry, Tim," said Sam. "Hold on tight to the pine tree, and the wind will stop soon." + +Tim held on tight, and the wind stopped. He was happy he did not fall. Tim and Sam continued to play and have fun in the tall pine tree. +Once upon a time, in a big lab, there was a heavy box. The box was very important. A man needed to send the box to his friend, Tom. But the heavy box was hard to move. + +One day, the man tried to push the box. He tried to pull the box. But the box did not move. The man was sad. He needed help to send the box to Tom. + +Then, a strong dog came to the lab. The dog saw the man was sad. The dog wanted to help. The dog pushed the box with the man. Together, they moved the heavy box. The man was happy. The dog helped him send the box to Tom. They became good friends. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. They needed to buy food for lunch. Tim saw a big, dry loaf of bread on the shelf. He wanted to eat it with his soup. + +Tim's mom said, "We need to pay for the bread first, then we can go home and eat it." They went to the nice lady at the counter to pay for the bread. Tim's mom gave the lady some money, and the lady said "Thank you!" + +After they paid for the bread, Tim and his mom walked home. Tim was very happy to eat the dry bread with his soup. He knew that he couldn't eat it yet, but soon it would be time for lunch. +One day, a friendly cat named Tom wanted to have a party. He wanted to include all his friends. So, he went to his friend, the dog named Max. + +"Max, I want to have a party. Can you help me?" Tom asked. Max was happy to help. They made a list of friends to invite. + +But there was a problem. The bird named Sky did not like parties. She was scared of loud noises. Tom and Max did not want to leave her out. + +Tom had an idea. "Let's make the party quiet and fun for Sky too!" Max agreed. They planned a quiet and fun party for everyone. + +In the end, all the friends enjoyed the party, even Sky. They were all happy that they could include everyone in the fun. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy old car. This car was not like other vehicles. It was always sad and did not like to play with other cars. One day, the grumpy car met a happy little bike. + +"Hi, grumpy car!" said the bike. "Why are you so sad?" + +The grumpy car replied, "I am sad because I have a sharp part that hurts other cars when they play with me." + +The happy little bike thought for a moment and then said, "I have an idea! We can put a soft cover on your sharp part, so it won't hurt anyone." + +The grumpy car and the happy bike went to find a soft cover. They found one and put it on the sharp part of the car. Now, the car could play with other vehicles without hurting them. + +The grumpy car was not grumpy anymore. It was now a happy car, all thanks to its new friend, the happy little bike. They played together every day and had lots of fun. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tim. Tim was an amazing bird with colorful feathers. He lived in a big tree with his family. One day, Tim wanted to build a new nest for his family. + +Tim spent all day looking for twigs to build the nest. He found big twigs, small twigs, and some soft leaves. He worked very hard to make the nest perfect for his family. + +When Tim finished the nest, his family was so happy. They all loved the new nest made of twigs. Tim felt proud of his amazing work. From that day on, Tim and his family lived happily in their new twig nest. +Once upon a time, there was a small farm. On the farm, there were many animals. One day, a little boy named Tim came to visit the farm. He saw a big pile of corn. Tim loved corn. + +Tim saw a cow named Bessie. Bessie was eating the corn. Tim said, "Bessie, can I have some corn?" Bessie said, "Yes, Tim. You can have some corn. But, you must not kick the corn. It will make a big mess." Tim was happy and took some corn. + +Later, Tim saw a big ball. He wanted to kick the ball. But, he forgot what Bessie said. He kicked the corn instead. The corn went everywhere. Tim felt bad. He said, "I am sorry, Bessie. I will clean up the mess." Bessie said, "Thank you, Tim. Remember to listen and be careful next time." Tim learned to listen and be careful with his actions. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to the park. She saw a big red apple on a tree. Sue wanted to eat the apple because it looked very good. She tried to get the apple but it was too high. + +A tall boy named Tom saw Sue. He said, "I can help you get the apple." Sue was happy. Tom got the apple and gave it to Sue. She took a bite and paused. The taste was rare and not like other apples. Sue said, "This apple is not good." + +Tom wanted the apple for himself. He said, "Give it to me. I will eat it." Sue did not want to give the apple to Tom. They both pulled the apple and it fell on the ground. A big dog came and ate the apple. Sue and Tom were sad. They did not get to eat the apple. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to play with her colorful blocks. Mia was very creative and could build tall towers and big houses with her blocks. + +One day, Mia's friend Tom came over to play. "I want to build with you," said Tom. Mia was happy to share her blocks with Tom. They worked together and made a big castle. Mia and Tom cared for each other and loved playing together. + +As they played, their moms watched them. They were proud of their creative children. "Good job, Mia and Tom!" said Mia's mom. "You both are so creative and care for each other." Mia and Tom smiled and continued to build with their blocks, knowing they were good friends who cared for one another. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a quiet boy who liked to play with his toys. One day, he heard a noise coming from the kitchen. He walked to the kitchen and saw the fridge door open. + +"Who opened the fridge?" Tim asked. His big sister, Sue, was standing next to the fridge. She was eating a cookie. "I did," she said. "I wanted a cookie." Tim wanted a cookie too, but Sue said, "No, you have to wait until after dinner." + +Later that day, Tim and Sue were playing in their room. Tim couldn't stop thinking about the cookies in the fridge. He said to Sue, "I want a cookie now. I can't wait." Sue looked at Tim and said, "Okay, but we have to be very quiet so Mom doesn't hear us." + +Tim and Sue went to the kitchen and opened the fridge. They took out the cookies and started to eat them. Suddenly, they heard their mom coming. Tim and Sue quickly put the cookies back and closed the fridge. They ran to their room and pretended to play with their toys. + +Mom came into the room and looked at Tim and Sue. She knew what they did, but she didn't say anything. Instead, she smiled and said, "Dinner is ready. After dinner, you can have a cookie for dessert." Tim and Sue looked at each other and knew they couldn't quit eating cookies before dinner. But they were happy that their mom let them have a cookie after dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little motor that could jump. The motor had a friend named Tim. Tim was a fearful boy, but he loved to play with the motor. + +One day, Tim and the motor went to the park. They saw a big frog. The frog said, "Can you jump like me?" Tim was scared, but the motor wanted to try. So, the motor jumped high in the air, just like the frog. + +Tim saw the motor jump and was not scared anymore. He said, "Wow, motor! You can jump very high!" The motor was happy, and Tim was not fearful anymore. They played with the frog all day and had lots of fun. +One day, a cheerful boy named Tim found a battery on the floor. He picked it up and smiled. He wanted to find what the battery was for. + +Tim looked around his room and saw his toy car. The car needed a battery to go. Tim put the battery in the car. The car started to move and Tim smiled again. + +Tim played with his toy car all day. He felt happy and cheerful. The car went fast and made Tim smile. The battery made the car go, and Tim had a fun day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a rich man. He had a big house and many toys. One day, he went for a walk near a creek. The creek had pretty fish and cool water. The rich man liked to play near the creek. + +The rich man saw a toy boat on the ground. He picked it up and played with it in the creek. He had so much fun! But then, he heard his mom call him for lunch. He ran home very fast. He was hungry. + +As he ate his lunch, the rich man forgot about the toy boat. The toy boat stayed near the creek. Later, a little girl found the boat and played with it. The toy boat made her very happy. The rich man didn't mind, because he had many toys and was happy to share. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little bird. The bird loved to whistle all day long. It made everyone happy to hear the bird's song. + +One day, the bird went to a bridge. The bridge was big and strong. The bird sat on the bridge and began to whistle its song. + +People came to the bridge to hear the sweet bird whistle. They clapped and smiled. The bird was so happy to make everyone feel good with its song. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to draw with his chalk. One day, he went outside to draw on the sidewalk. + +Tim tried to draw a big sun, but his chalk was not sharp. It was hard for him to make the lines he wanted. Tim felt frustrated. He wanted his sun to look nice and bright. + +Tim's mom saw him and knew what to do. She took the chalk and made it sharp for him. Tim was happy and drew a big, bright sun. He was not frustrated anymore. And they both enjoyed the sunny day together. +Once upon a time, there was a purple cat. This cat loved to play with a soft thing called velvet. The purple cat would roll and jump on the velvet all day long. + +One day, the purple cat wanted to know how big the velvet was. So, the cat decided to measure it. The cat walked and walked until it reached the end of the velvet. + +The purple cat was very happy to know how big the velvet was. It played even more on the velvet. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a humble bunny named Ben. Ben had many friends in the forest. One day, Ben and his friends were playing hide and seek. Ben was very good at this game, but he always tried to urge his friends to play better. + +During the game, Ben saw his friend, a squirrel named Sam, hiding behind a tree. Ben ran to the tree and held Sam by his waist. Ben said, "I found you, Sam! Let's look for the others together." + +Sam agreed, and they both found their friends one by one. When the game was over, they all sat down and talked. Ben told his friends, "We can all get better at the game if we help each other." His friends agreed, and they all promised to help each other and be humble. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be humble and help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little seed named Sally. Sally was very kind and compassionate. She lived in a big garden with many other seeds. Sally had a dream that one day, she would grow into a big, beautiful flower. + +One sunny day, Sally felt something new. She knew today was the day she would bloom. She was so excited that she could hardly wait. The other seeds in the garden were excited too. They all wanted to see Sally bloom. + +The sun shone brighter and brighter, and the rain fell gently on the garden. Sally started to feel a little tickle. It was her petals starting to grow! Slowly, Sally's petals opened up, and she bloomed into the most beautiful flower. All the other seeds cheered for Sally, and they knew that soon, they would bloom too. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a big green frog. The frog had a long nose. Tim was envious of the frog's nose. + +"Wow, I like your nose!" said Tim. The frog was happy to hear that. They played together all day. They jumped and laughed. But then, Tim's pants got a tear. + +"Oh no! My pants have a tear!" said Tim. The frog wanted to help. The frog used his long nose to sew Tim's pants. Tim was so happy. + +In the end, Tim and the frog were best friends. They played in the park every day. Tim was no longer envious of the frog's nose, because he loved his new friend just the way he was. +Once upon a time, there was a calm bird. The bird liked to fly high in the sky. One day, the bird saw a big truck on the road. + +The bird wanted to see the truck up close. So, the bird flew down to the ground. The bird landed on the truck and looked around. + +But then, the truck started to move. The bird got scared and tried to fly away. The bird could not fly fast enough. The truck went away, and the bird was left behind. The bird was very sad. +One Sunday, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the park. She saw an enormous tree. Lily stared at the tree because it was so big. She walked closer to the tree and saw a small bird sitting on a branch. + +"Hi, bird!" said Lily. The bird stared at Lily and said, "Hi, Lily! I live in this big tree." Lily was happy to talk to the bird. They became friends and played together in the park. + +After playing, Lily and the bird were tired. They sat under the enormous tree and stared at the sky. The sky was blue and pretty. Lily said, "I like Sundays. I like this tree and I like you, bird." The bird smiled and said, "I like you too, Lily." They were happy friends and had a fun Sunday. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a girl named Lily. Lily had a special toy named Mr. Flexible. Mr. Flexible was a tall, bendy toy that could twist and turn in many ways. Lily loved to play with Mr. Flexible and take him everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily and Mr. Flexible went to the park. They played on the swings, the slide, and the seesaw. As they played, a little spirit came to watch them. The spirit liked how Lily and Mr. Flexible were so happy together. + +The spirit wanted to own a toy like Mr. Flexible too. So, it asked Lily if it could play with them. Lily said yes, and they all played together. The spirit was very happy and thanked Lily for letting it play with Mr. Flexible. + +From that day on, Lily, Mr. Flexible, and the spirit became best friends. They always played together and had lots of fun. And the spirit learned that sharing and being kind made everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved candy. One day, she saw a big candy on the ground. But it was dirty. She felt sad. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Can I eat the candy?" Her mommy said, "No, it is not clean. We must clean it first." + +So, Lily and her mommy washed the candy. Now, it was clean and shiny. Lily was not sad anymore. She ate the candy and shared it with her friends. They all were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big horse who lived in a stable. The horse was ready to go play outside. His friend, the little bird, would always encourage him to run fast and have fun. + +One day, the horse and the little bird went to play in the big field. They played and played, and the little bird encouraged the horse to run faster and faster. The horse was very happy. + +But then, the horse ran too fast and fell down. He hurt his leg and could not get up. The little bird tried to help, but he was too small. The horse cried, and they did not play anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a human named Tim. Tim was famous in his town. He could sing very well. Everyone liked to hear Tim sing. Tim had a big hope in his heart. He wanted to sing for more people. + +One day, a big show came to town. Tim was very happy. He thought, "This is my chance to sing for more people!" He went to the show and told them he wanted to sing. The people at the show said, "Yes, Tim, you can sing for us." + +Tim practiced all day and all night. He wanted to sing the best song ever. The day of the show came. Tim was very excited. He got on the stage and started to sing. But then, something bad happened. Tim forgot the words to his song. + +The people at the show did not like it. They said, "Tim, you are not good at singing." Tim was very sad. His hope was gone. He was not famous anymore. Tim never sang again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a friend named Sam. They liked to play together. Sam was a smart boy. Tim liked to learn from Sam. + +One day, they went to the park. Tim said, "Let's have a race!" Sam said, "Okay!" They ran and ran. Sam won the race. Tim said, "You are so fast, Sam!" + +Tim and Sam played all day. They had fun. They went home when the sun went down. They were happy to be friends. They knew they would play together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little cat named Sam. Sam loved to play and explore. One day, Sam found a sack in the yard. "What's in the sack?" Sam thought. + +Sam opened the sack and found butter inside. "Yum!" Sam said, and started to eat the butter. The butter was soft and tasty. Sam was very happy. + +After eating the butter, Sam played with the sack. He jumped in and out of it, having so much fun. Sam's friend, a little dog named Max, came to play too. They played with the sack all day long and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf dog named Max. Max loved to help his family. One day, his family needed to print some papers and put them in the mailbox. Max wanted to help, but he could not hear when the printer was done. + +Max asked his friend, Cat, "Can you help me? I want to help my family, but I can't hear the printer." Cat said, "I will help you, Max. We can work together." + +Max and Cat waited for the printer to finish. Cat heard the printer stop and told Max, "The papers are ready!" Max picked up the papers with his mouth and carried them to the mailbox. Max and Cat worked together to open the mailbox, put the papers inside, and close it again. + +Max's family was very happy with Max and Cat's help. They learned that even if someone is different, like Max being deaf, they can still be helpful and work together with friends. + +The moral of the story is: Everyone can be helpful, no matter their differences, and teamwork makes things easier. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. Tim had a big red ball to play with. He liked to carry the ball with him everywhere he went. Tim's mom had a loud alarm that she kept in her bag. The alarm was for when they needed help. + +At the park, Tim saw a big dog. The dog looked serious. The dog walked up to Tim and said, "Can I play with your ball?" Tim was scared, but he said, "Yes, you can play with my ball." + +The big dog played with the ball for a while. Then, the dog gave the ball back to Tim. Tim was happy that the dog was nice. Tim's mom heard them playing and smiled. She didn't need to use the loud alarm today. They all had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. Tim had a big mouth. One day, he saw a small bird. The bird was sad. + +"Why are you sad?" Tim asked the bird. + +"I lost my mom," said the bird. "Can you help me find her?" + +Tim thought for a moment and then said, "I promise I will help you find your mom." + +Together, they looked for the bird's mom. They looked in the trees and on the ground. Finally, they found her. The bird was so happy to see her mom. + +"Thank you, Tim," said the bird. "You kept your promise." + +Tim smiled, happy to help his new friend. And from that day, Tim and the bird played together every day. +One day, a busy dog named Spot was running in the park. He loved to play and dig in the dirt. Spot had a big bone that he liked to hide from his friends. He thought, "I will hide my bone in the park today!" + +Spot dug a big hole under a tree and put his bone in it. Then he covered it with dirt. He was very happy with his hiding spot. But, a little bird saw him hide the bone. The bird thought, "I will play a trick on Spot!" + +The next day, Spot went to the park to get his bone. He dug and dug, but could not find it. He started to scream, "Where is my bone? Who took it?" The little bird flew down and said, "Spot, I saw a big dog take your bone. He went that way!" + +Spot ran and ran, looking for the big dog. But he could not find him. He was very sad. Then, the little bird flew down again and said, "Spot, I was just playing a trick on you. I moved your bone to a new hiding spot. It is under that bush." + +Spot went to the bush and found his bone. He was so happy! He thanked the little bird and they became friends. From that day on, they played together in the park every day. +One day, a little girl named Amy went to the park. She was very happy because her mom said she could have dessert after playing. Amy loved dessert. She liked ice cream and cake the most. + +At the park, Amy met a new friend named Tom. They played together and had lots of fun. Tom was confused because he didn't know what dessert was. Amy told him that dessert was a sweet treat you have after eating your food. + +Amy didn't mind that Tom was confused. She told him that they could share her dessert after playing. Tom was very happy and said thank you. They played some more and then went home to eat dessert together. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a small bird named Tim. Tim lived in a cage that was always open. He liked to fly around and play with his friends. + +One day, as Tim was playing, he met a big, wise owl. The owl said, "Tim, you should act like a big bird and close your cage when you go out to play. It is not safe to leave it open." Tim listened, but he did not want to close his cage. He liked it open. + +The next day, Tim went out to play again. He left his cage open, just like before. When he came back, he saw a mean cat inside his cage! Tim was scared, but he remembered what the wise owl said. Tim acted like a big bird and scared the cat away. From that day on, Tim always closed his cage when he went out to play. +Once upon a time, there was a big, messy kitchen. In this kitchen, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to cook. She saw an onion on the table. She wanted to make something yummy with the onion. + +Lily's mom said, "Be careful, Lily. Onions can make you cry." But Lily didn't listen. She picked up the onion and started to cut it into small pieces. Soon, she noticed tears in her eyes. "Oh no!" she cried. + +Lily's dad heard her cry and came into the kitchen. "What's wrong, Lily?" he asked. Lily said, "I didn't listen to mom, and now my eyes hurt!" Her dad looked at the messy kitchen and sighed. "Next time, listen to your mom," he said. But it was too late. Lily's eyes were red, and the kitchen was a big mess. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to draw and paint. He had a big box of colors and paper. One day, Tim found a new toy in his room. It was a machine to print pictures. + +Tim was very excited. He wanted to make a fine picture with the machine. He picked the colors he liked and started to print. Tim tried many styles, like a big sun, a small cat, and a happy tree. His mom and dad watched and smiled. + +After some time, Tim finished his fine picture. It had many colors and styles. He showed it to his mom and dad. They were very proud of him. They put the fine picture on the wall for everyone to see. Tim felt happy and wanted to print more pictures with his new toy. +Once upon a time, in a colorful land, there lived a boy named Tom. Tom loved to cut paper into fun shapes. He would cut circles, squares, and triangles. His room was full of colorful paper shapes. + +One sunny day, Tom went outside to play. He saw a big tree with lots of leaves. Tom thought, "I can cut leaves into shapes too!" So, he picked up some leaves and started to cut them into fun shapes. He made red circles, yellow squares, and green triangles. + +Tom showed his colorful leaf shapes to his friends. They all loved them and wanted to make some too. So, they all sat under the tree, cutting leaves into colorful shapes. They laughed and had fun together. The colorful land became even more colorful with all their pretty leaf shapes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her clay. One day, she made a rough clay cup. She was very proud of her cup. + +Lily showed her cup to her mom. "Look, Mommy! I made a cup with clay!" she said. Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great cup, Lily! But it's a bit rough. Do you want to polish it to make it smooth?" + +Lily nodded and her mom helped her polish the rough clay cup. They rubbed and rubbed until the cup was smooth and shiny. Lily was very happy with her polished cup. + +From that day on, Lily always polished her clay creations. She loved making smooth and shiny things for her friends and family. And they all loved her beautiful clay gifts. +Once upon a time, there was a cow named Bessie. She was a rough cow, but she was very nice. Bessie lived on a farm with her friends. Her friends were a pig, a chicken, and a horse. They all played together and had fun. + +One day, Bessie wanted to weigh herself. She walked to the big scale on the farm. The pig, the chicken, and the horse went with her. Bessie stepped on the scale and it showed how heavy she was. Bessie was happy to know her weight. + +Bessie also made milk for the farmer. The farmer took the milk and gave it to the people in the town. The people loved Bessie's milk. It was very yummy. Bessie was proud of her milk and her friends were proud of her too. They all lived happily on the farm. +Once upon a time, in a busy little town, there lived a girl named Ann. Ann liked to play outside with her friends. One day, while they were playing, they heard a big noise. It was thunder! + +Ann was scared and said to her friend, "What is that noise?" Her friend said, "It's thunder, Ann. It's okay, but we should go inside." They went inside Ann's house to stay safe from the thunder. + +Inside the house, Ann and her friend found a box. They opened the box and saw a big red button. The button had a note that said, "Do not push!" But Ann was curious and pushed the button anyway. + +Suddenly, the thunder got louder and louder. The busy town was not safe anymore. The thunder sent all the people running and screaming. The town was not a happy place anymore, and Ann was sad that she pushed the button. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was restless. He liked to play and run all day. One day, Tim went to the park to play with his friends. + +While playing, Tim saw a strange mist. He was curious. Tim decided to discover what was behind the mist. He walked closer and closer. + +As he walked through the mist, Tim found a big, shiny ball. He was so happy! Tim played with the ball and shared it with his friends. They had so much fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. Tim liked to climb trees. One day, he saw a big tree in his yard. He thought, "I want to climb that tree!" + +Tim started to climb the tree. He went up, up, up! But then, he saw something shiny. It was a tooth! "How did a tooth get in the tree?" Tim thought. + +Tim kept the tooth in his pocket. He climbed down the tree. He showed the tooth to his mom. She smiled and said, "That's your dad's tooth! He lost it when he was young, just like you. He climbed this tree too!" Tim was happy to find his dad's tooth and felt closer to him. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim had a zip on his bag. He loved to joke with his friends at school. One day, Tim met a new girl named Sue. Sue was original because she had a big hat. + +Tim said to Sue, "Hi! I like your hat. Let's be friends and joke together." Sue smiled and said, "Yes, I like to joke too. Let's play and have fun." They played and joked all day long. They became very good friends. + +One day, Tim saw a boy take Sue's hat. Tim knew it was wrong to take things. He told the boy, "Give Sue her hat back. It's not nice to take things from others." The boy gave the hat back. Sue was very happy. Tim and Sue learned that it is important to be kind and help each other. They stayed friends and joked together forever. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very hungry and wanted dinner. His mom was cooking something yummy in the kitchen. Tim could smell it and his tummy was making noises. + +When dinner was ready, Tim sat at the table. His mom put a big plate of food in front of him. But Tim's chair was uncomfortable. It made him feel funny when he sat on it. He asked his mom if he could replace the chair with another one. + +His mom said yes, and Tim found a better chair. He replaced the uncomfortable chair with a soft one. Now, Tim was happy and ready to eat his dinner. He ate all the food on his plate and felt full and happy. And from that day on, Tim always used the soft chair for dinner. +One fine day, a little girl named Amy went for a walk. She wore her pretty red shoes and her sun hat. Amy loved to walk in the park near her house. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. + +As Amy walked, she saw many pretty flowers. She decided to gather some to give to her mom. She picked red flowers, blue flowers, and yellow flowers. Amy held them in her hands and smiled. + +Amy went home with her flowers. Her mom was so happy to see the beautiful flowers. They put the flowers in a vase, and Amy felt proud. They had a fun day and enjoyed their walk together. +Once upon a time, there was a new red tent. A girl named Sue and a boy named Tim wanted to play in the tent. They put the tent in the yard and went inside. + +Sue said, "Let's stay in the tent all day!" Tim agreed, "Yes, let's stay and have fun!" + +Later, dark clouds came. It started to rain. The tent kept Sue and Tim dry. They were happy they stayed in the tent. The rain stopped and the sun came out. Sue and Tim played in the tent all day, just like they planned. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a street. On this street, there lived a girl named Lucy. Lucy liked to play with her ball every day. She would bounce it, kick it, and throw it up in the air. + +One day, Lucy was playing with her ball on the street. She kicked the ball very hard, and it went far away. It was difficult for her to see where it went. So, she started to look for her ball. + +As she looked, she found her ball near a big tree. But, oh no! The ball was broken. It had a big hole in it. Lucy was sad that her ball was broken. She went home and told her mom. Her mom hugged her and said they would get a new ball tomorrow. Lucy smiled and felt better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat yummy snacks. One day, her mom gave her a small bag of beans to snack on. Lily thought they were funny looking but decided to try them anyway. + +As she ate the beans, Lily noticed that one of them was different. It was bigger and shinier than the others. She thought it was the smartest bean she had ever seen! She decided to save it for later. + +Later that day, Lily's little brother accidentally knocked over her tower of blocks. Lily started to cry because she had worked so hard to build it. Suddenly, she remembered the smart bean in her pocket. She took it out and put it on top of the blocks. To her surprise, the bean started to grow and grow until it was as tall as the ceiling! Lily and her brother were amazed and happy again. From that day on, they knew that the smart bean could solve any problem they had. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a colorful bathrobe that she loved to wear after taking a bath. One day, Lily's little brother took her bathrobe without asking and made a mess with his breakfast on it. Lily was very angry and sad. + +She tried to take the bathrobe back, but her brother didn't want to give it back. They started to argue and Lily started to cry. Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was happening. She saw the mess on the bathrobe and realized what happened. + +Mom told Lily's brother that he needed to say sorry and make it up to Lily. He apologized and helped clean the bathrobe. Lily forgave him and they both learned to share and take care of their things. From that day on, they both enjoyed wearing the colorful bathrobe after taking a bath. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride in the car with her mommy and daddy. One day, they were driving to the park when they got stuck in traffic. Lily was bored and asked, "Are we there yet?" + +Her mommy said, "Not yet, but we will be soon. Just be patient." + +Lily started to feel frustrated and wanted to get out of the car. But her daddy said, "Be careful, Lily. We can't get out of the car in traffic." + +Finally, they arrived at the park and Lily was so happy. She played on the swings and had a picnic with her family. On the way home, they got stuck in traffic again. But this time, Lily didn't feel bored. She remembered what her daddy said and was careful. She knew they would get home soon and she was excited to see her toys again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the restaurant with her family. One day, she saw a man who looked very foolish. He was talking to himself and making silly faces. Lily's mom told her to be kind to everyone and accept people for who they are. + +Lily didn't understand why her mom said that, but she remembered it. The next time they went to the restaurant, Lily saw the same man. Instead of laughing at him, she smiled and said hello. The man smiled back and thanked her. + +Lily's mom was proud of her for being kind to the man. She explained to Lily that it's important to accept people and not judge them based on how they look or act. Lily learned a valuable lesson that day and promised to always be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a unique doll that she loved very much. One day, Lily went outside to play with her doll, but it started to rain. She didn't want her doll to get wet, so she ran back inside. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't play with her doll outside. She tried to think of a way to keep her doll dry. Suddenly, she had an idea! She grabbed an umbrella and went back outside. + +But when she got outside, she saw that her little brother had taken her doll and was playing with it in the rain! Lily was angry and sad. She wanted her doll back, but she didn't want it to get wet. + +So, Lily asked her brother to give her the doll back. He didn't want to, but then Lily showed him the umbrella. Her brother thought it was cool and gave the doll back. Lily was happy again and they both played together under the umbrella in the rain with the unique doll. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up with her dolls. One day, her mom asked her to dress herself for the day. Lily picked out her favorite pink dress with flowers on it. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home from work. He was wearing a suit and tie. Lily asked him, "Daddy, why do you have to go to work?" Her dad replied, "I have to work to make money for our family so we can buy food, clothes, and toys." + +Lily felt proud of her dad for working hard to take care of them. She gave him a big hug and said, "I love you, Daddy." Her dad hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little ant who lived in a big ant hill. One day, the little ant saw a big piece of cake on the ground. It wanted to eat the cake, but it was too big to carry. So, the little ant asked its bossy friend, the beetle, to help. + +The beetle said, "I will help you, but you have to crawl on my back." The little ant crawled on the beetle's back and they went to the cake. The beetle sawed the cake into small pieces and they both ate it together. + +After they finished eating, the little ant said, "Thank you for helping me. I learned that it's okay to ask for help when I need it." The beetle smiled and said, "You're welcome. We all need help sometimes." And from that day on, the little ant and the beetle became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very adventurous and loved to explore the forest near his house. One day, Timmy found a big sack lying on the ground. He decided to open it and see what was inside. + +As he opened the sack, he saw a tiny man inside. The man told Timmy that he had been shrunk by a magical potion and needed help to become big again. Timmy was excited to help the man and asked him how to make him big again. + +The man told Timmy that he needed to find a special flower that only grew on the other side of the forest. Timmy was determined to help the man and set off on his adventure. After a long journey, Timmy finally found the flower and brought it back to the man. + +As soon as the man ate the flower, he grew big again and thanked Timmy for his help. Timmy was happy that he could help and the two became good friends. From that day on, Timmy continued to have many adventures in the forest, always looking for new and exciting things to discover. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her tower blocks. One day, she went to the store with her mom. Her mom said she could buy a new toy. Lily looked around and saw a funny looking toy with lots of colors. She showed it to her mom and said, "I want to buy this!" Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, let's buy it!" + +When they got back home, Lily opened the toy and started playing with it. But then she remembered her tower blocks. She decided to build a tower with both her new toy and her blocks. It was a tall tower, almost as tall as her! She laughed and said, "Look, mom! I made a funny tower!" Her mom smiled and said, "Wow, that's amazing, Lily! You are such a good builder." From that day on, Lily played with her tower blocks and her new toy, and she always remembered the funny tower she made. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved strawberries and ate them every day. One day, she saw her friend, Timmy, who had a basket of strawberries. She asked him if she could borrow one. Timmy said yes, and Lily was very happy. + +But when she took a bite, she realized it was an ugly strawberry. It didn't taste very good. Lily was sad, but she didn't want to hurt Timmy's feelings, so she said thank you and gave the strawberry back. + +Later that day, Lily's mom brought her a beautiful strawberry from the garden. It was big and red and juicy. Lily was so happy and ate it all up. She learned that sometimes it's better to wait for something good instead of borrowing something that might not be so great. +Once upon a time, there was a little hunter. He liked to go outside and look for animals. One day, he saw a big sun in the sky. The sun was shining very bright and made the hunter happy. But then, he saw a sad bunny. The bunny was upset because it lost its carrot. The hunter wanted to help the bunny. He looked for the carrot and found it. The bunny was happy again and the sun kept shining. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady who loved to give. She had a patient heart and always had a smile on her face. One day, she saw a little girl who was crying because her hair was tangled and not smooth. The lady knew just what to do. She gave the little girl a pretty hairbrush and gently brushed her hair until it was smooth again. The little girl was so happy and gave the lady a big hug. From that day on, the lady and the little girl became good friends and always gave each other hugs when they saw each other. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a dog with big teeth. The dog wanted to bite her, but Lily was too fast and ran away. + +After running for a while, Lily got tired and sat down on the ground. She saw some dust and started to blow it away. Suddenly, she felt something on her arm. It was a bee! The bee wanted to bite her, but Lily quickly shook it off. + +Lily was so brave that she became famous in her town. Everyone talked about how she outran a dog and escaped a bee bite. From that day on, Lily knew that she could do anything she put her mind to. +One day, there was a bald man named Tom. Tom was very strong and he loved to lift heavy metal weights. He went to the gym every day to exercise. + +One day, while lifting weights, Tom hurt his back. He was sad and couldn't move. A little boy named Tim saw Tom and asked, "Are you okay?" + +Tom said, "No, I hurt my back. I can't move." + +Tim wanted to help Tom. He said, "I can support you. Let me help you stand up." Tim held Tom's arm and helped him stand. Tom was very grateful and thanked Tim for his help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to visit her grandma who lived in a big house with lots of stairs. Lily loved running up and down the stairs, but she got tired quickly. + +As she was walking up the stairs, she saw a shiny penny on the ground. She bent down to pick it up, but it was stuck. She tried and tried, but it wouldn't come loose. + +Suddenly, Lily remembered that her dad had given her a powerful magnet to play with. She ran back down the stairs to get it and brought it back up. With the magnet, she was able to easily pick up the penny and put it in her pocket. From then on, Lily always carried the powerful magnet with her on her visits to grandma's house. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat on the sea. The boat had many rows of seats for the people to sit on. The boat was very old and it looked like it was from a long time ago. The boat was going on a trip to a faraway island. + +The boat sailed for a long time, but suddenly, it hit a big rock in the sea. The boat broke into two pieces and many people fell into the water. Some people swam to the shore, but many people remained in the water. The boat was too old and it could not survive the crash. + +The people who remained in the water were very sad. They wanted to go to the island, but the boat was gone. They tried to swim to the island, but it was too far away. They had to remain in the water for a long time until a rescue boat came to save them. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play. One day, she asked her mommy if she could have a party. Her mommy said yes and helped her plan the party. + +Lily invited all her friends and they came dressed in their brave costumes. They played games and ate yummy cake. It was the best party ever! + +After the party, Lily hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for helping me have a fun party!" Her mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, my brave girl." And Lily went to bed, dreaming of her next party. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to dream about being a princess. She would wear a pretty dress and a crown on her head. In her dream, she lived in a big castle with lots of rooms and a garden outside. + +One day, Lily met a wealthy lady who gave her a piece of candy. Lily said "please" and thanked the lady. The lady smiled and said, "You are very polite." + +Lily went home and fell asleep. She dreamed about the candy and the kind lady. In her dream, she shared the candy with her friends and they all had a happy time. When she woke up, she felt happy and grateful for her dream. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, Timmy's mom took him to an island. The island was big and had lots of trees and animals. Timmy was very excited to explore the island. + +Timmy's mom told him to be careful and not make a mess. "Okay, Mommy. I will be tidy," said Timmy. Timmy explored the island and saw lots of animals like birds and monkeys. He even found a big rock that he could climb on. + +After a while, Timmy got tired and wanted to go back to the boat. "Mommy, can we go back now?" asked Timmy. "Sure, let's go," said Timmy's mom. Timmy was happy to go back home and tell his friends about the island he explored. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a garden where she grew many things like flowers, carrots, and tomatoes. One day, it started to rain and Lily was sad because the rain was too heavy and it made her garden look messy. + +But then, something wonderful happened. The rain stopped and the sun came out. The flowers in Lily's garden looked happy and the vine she was growing was growing bigger and stronger. Lily was no longer sad because the rain was good for her garden. + +Lily learned that even though rain can make us feel sad sometimes, it can also be good for the things we grow. She was happy to see her garden looking beautiful again. From that day on, Lily loved the rain because it helped her garden grow. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat sugar, and he would always ask his mom for candy. One day, Timmy's mom told him that candy was not good for him and that he needed to eat healthier foods. + +Timmy struggled to eat healthy foods, but he tried his best. One day, he met a powerful wizard who offered him a magical candy that would make him strong and healthy. Timmy was so excited and ate the candy right away. + +But the candy was not what it seemed. Timmy soon felt sick and weak. He went back to the wizard and asked for help, but the wizard just laughed and said, "You should have listened to your mom." + +Timmy learned a valuable lesson that day. He realized that sometimes things that seem too good to be true can be very dangerous. He went back to his mom and promised to eat healthy foods from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends went to the park to play. They were having so much fun on the swings and slides, but then the sky turned dark and it started to rain. + +Timmy's friends ran home, but Timmy wanted to stay and play in the rain. A minute later, Timmy started to shiver because he was so cold. He decided to go home too, but he got lost on the way. It was a terrible feeling. + +Timmy's mom searched for him everywhere, but she couldn't find him. She called the police and they searched for Timmy too. Sadly, they never found him. Timmy's mom was very sad and missed him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play and have fun all day long. But one day, she felt a pain in her tummy, and she became very lazy. She didn't want to do anything, not even play with her friends. + +Lily's mom noticed that something was wrong and asked her what was going on. Lily said that she had a pain in her tummy and didn't feel well. Her mom knew that Lily needed to pick herself up and get moving, even if she didn't feel like it. + +So, her mom told Lily a story about a little ant who was very lazy and didn't like to work. One day, the ant saw all of her friends working hard, and she realized that she was missing out on all the fun. From that day on, the ant worked hard every day and was much happier. + +Lily understood the moral of the story and decided to pick herself up and play with her friends. She realized that even though she had a pain in her tummy, she could still have fun and enjoy her day. And from that day on, Lily was happy and active once again. +Once upon a time, there was a team of ants. They loved to work together to get things done. One day, they were trying to carry a big piece of bread back to their home. The ground was not smooth, and they kept dropping the bread. + +One ant said, "We need to prevent the bread from falling. Let's work together and hold it up." + +So, the team of ants all held onto the bread and walked together. They were able to carry it all the way to their home without any problems. + +The moral of the story is that when we work together as a team, we can accomplish great things and prevent problems. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved animals. One day, she saw a goose in the park and became very enthusiastic. "Look, Mommy! A goose!" she said. "Can we own a goose?" + +Her mommy laughed and said, "No, we can't own a goose. They belong in the park." + +Lily was sad, but then the goose waddled over to her and honked. "Hello, little girl!" the goose said. "I'm glad you're enthusiastic about me. But I can't be owned. I'm a wild animal." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, Mr. Goose. I won't try to own you. But can we be friends?" + +The goose honked happily and Lily giggled. From that day on, Lily visited the park every day to see her new friend, the enthusiastic goose. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, she looked up at the sky and saw a star. But it wasn't just any star - it was an unusual star that appeared to be glowing brighter than all the others. + +Excitedly, Lily ran to her mother and said, "Mommy, look at the unusual star! It's so bright!" Her mother smiled and said, "Yes, it's very pretty. But it's time for bed now, Lily." + +Lily went to bed, but she couldn't stop thinking about the star. She wished she could touch it and make a wish. Suddenly, the star disappeared! Lily was sad and asked her mom, "Where did the star go?" Her mom replied, "I don't know, Lily. Sometimes things just disappear." + +Lily went to sleep feeling disappointed. The next morning, she woke up and looked outside. She saw a shooting star and made a wish. But deep down, she still wished the unusual star would come back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to buy a toy, so she asked her mom to go to the market. They went to the market and saw many toys. Lily found a perfect toy she wanted to buy. + +But, Lily's mom said they didn't have enough money to buy the toy. Lily was sad and wanted to cry. But her mom told her that it's not good to be sad when we can't get what we want. She said they should be grateful for what they have. + +Lily learned that it's important to be happy with what we have, and not to always want more. She went home with her mom, feeling happy and grateful for the things she already had. +Once upon a time, there was a big tower. It was very tall, and it had many windows. The tower was very dirty, and it needed to be clean. + +One day, a little girl came to the tower. She had a sweet candy in her hand. She wanted to see the view from the top of the tower. But she was too little to climb the stairs. + +Suddenly, the tower started to shake. The little girl dropped her candy, and it fell down the stairs. She tried to catch it, but she fell down with it. The tower was not clean, and there was no one to help the little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little worm. The worm was very small and had no legs, so it had to crawl everywhere it went. One day, the worm saw a big mushroom. The mushroom was so big that the worm had never seen anything like it before. The worm felt a little fearful at first, but then it crawled closer to the mushroom. The mushroom was very soft and squishy, and the worm loved crawling all over it. From that day on, the worm was no longer fearful of big mushrooms. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat sausages for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. His mommy would always cook him a sausage for breakfast and Timmy would eat it all up. + +One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to mail a letter for her. Timmy didn't know what that meant, so his mommy explained that it was like sending a message in an envelope to someone far away. Timmy was excited to help his mommy and he ran to the mailbox with the letter. + +As he walked back home, Timmy saw a dog with a big sausage in his mouth. Timmy wanted the sausage, but he knew it wasn't his. He remembered what his mommy had taught him about not taking things that didn't belong to him. The dog was ignorant of Timmy's thoughts and ran away with the sausage. + +Timmy felt sad for a moment, but then he remembered that he had helped his mommy mail a letter. He felt proud of himself and ran back home to tell his mommy all about it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and pick flowers. One day, she found a shiny penny on the ground. She picked it up and smiled. + +But then, she saw her brother, Max, frown. He wanted the penny too. Lily didn't want to make Max sad, so she gave him the penny. Max's frown turned into a big smile. + +Lily felt happy that Max was happy. She ran back to her house, where her mom was making thick pancakes for breakfast. Lily helped her mom pour the batter onto the pan. They all sat down to eat the yummy pancakes together. It was a happy day for Lily and her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to ride his bike. He always wore his helmet to keep his head safe. One day, Timmy saw a charming butterfly and he chased it. While he was chasing the butterfly, he forgot to wear his helmet. + +Timmy rode his bike faster and faster, feeling the wind in his hair. Suddenly, he hit a rock and fell off his bike. He hurt his head but luckily, he was not badly hurt. His mom took him to the hospital and the doctor said he needed to wear his helmet to keep his head safe. + +From that day on, Timmy always wore his helmet when he rode his bike. He finished his bike ride with the charming butterfly following him. He knew he would always be safe with his helmet on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go outside to play with her friends. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the park to teach her how to swing on the swings. Lily was a little scared at first, but she trusted her mommy to help her. + +As they swung higher and higher, Lily's mommy told her that it was important to always be serious when learning something new. Lily listened carefully and tried her best to be serious. Soon, she was swinging on her own and having so much fun! + +From that day on, Lily knew that she could trust her mommy to teach her new things and she always remembered to be serious when learning. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She went to the park with her mom and dad. At the park, they saw a man singing loudly. He was singing an opera song. Lily liked the man's voice and she clapped her hands. + +The man saw Lily clapping and he smiled at her. He walked towards her and gave her a flower. The flower was pink and smelled nice. Lily was happy and said "Thank you!" The man went back to singing his opera song. + +After a while, there was a fair at the park. There were games and rides. Lily played some games and won a prize. She was very happy. She saw the man singing again and she went to him. She gave him the prize and said "Thank you for the flower!" The man smiled and said "You're welcome, little one." +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived in a tree. The bird was very excited because it was going to fly to the top of the cliff. The bird had never been to the cliff before, but it had heard that it was a very beautiful place. + +The little bird flew and flew until it reached the top of the cliff. It was so happy to be there and it sang a beautiful song. But then, the bird saw a big storm coming. The wind was very strong and it was blowing the bird away. The bird tried to fly back to its tree, but it couldn't. It was too late. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we get so excited about something that we forget to be careful. We need to pay attention to our surroundings and be aware of the dangers that are around us. In this story, the bird was so excited to see the cliff that it forgot to pay attention to the storm that was coming. Unfortunately, it was too late for the bird to go back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very poor and he lived in a small house with his mommy and daddy. They didn't have a lot of food, so they had to keep everything in the fridge. + +One day, Timmy's mommy went to the fridge to get some cheese for Timmy's sandwich, but she sneezed and accidentally dropped the cheese on the floor. Timmy saw what happened and said, "It's okay mommy, we can still eat it!" + +His mommy was surprised and asked, "Are you sure?" Timmy replied, "Yes, it's still good. We don't have a lot of food, so we can't waste anything." His mommy was proud of Timmy for being so understanding and they continued to make the sandwich together. + +From that day on, Timmy's mommy and daddy made sure to always be careful when they went to the fridge, but if something did happen, they knew Timmy would be there to help them out. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to race each other in the park. One day, they saw a mysterious box on the ground. They were curious and opened it. Inside, they found a toy car that they both loved. + +But soon, they started to quarrel over who should play with the toy car first. They argued and shouted at each other until they both got upset. Suddenly, they realized that their friendship was more important than a toy car. They decided to play with it together and have fun racing it in the park. From that day on, they learned to share and not quarrel over things. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the ocean with his friends. One day, they saw a big and powerful shark. Nemo and his friends were scared, but then they remembered a cartoon they watched where the fish defeated the shark. They decided to use their teamwork and swim together to scare the shark away. The shark was so scared that he swam away quickly. Nemo and his friends felt very proud of themselves for being so brave and powerful. From that day on, they knew they could do anything if they worked together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy and daddy. She ran and played on the slide and swings. After a while, her mommy said it was time to go home. + +As they walked home, Lily remembered that she forgot her favorite toy at the park. She told her mommy and daddy, and they went back to the park to find it. When they got there, they saw a dog playing with Lily's toy. + +Lily's daddy picked up the toy and gave it back to her. She was so happy and hugged her daddy's leg. It was a warm day, and they all walked home together with big smiles on their faces. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, friendly bear named Bubba. Bubba loved to go on adventures in the forest, but he always made sure to find a comfy seat to rest on when he got tired. One day, Bubba met a little bird who was lost and scared. Bubba cared about the little bird and wanted to help her find her way home. + +Bubba walked with the little bird on his back, through the thick trees and bushes. The bird was so small that she could barely see over Bubba's thick fur. But Bubba was strong and gentle, and he kept the little bird safe until they found her nest. The little bird was so happy to be home again, and she thanked Bubba for his help. + +Bubba was happy too, knowing that he had helped someone in need. He found a soft seat under a tree and took a nap, dreaming of all the adventures he would have in the forest with his new friend, the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big head and curly hair. One day, she was nervous because she had to go to her friend's house for a playdate. + +Lily's mommy said, "Don't be nervous, Lily. Just plan what you want to do with your friend." + +So, Lily planned to play with dolls and color pictures with her friend. When she got to her friend's house, they did just that. They had so much fun! + +After the playdate, Lily told her mommy, "I wasn't nervous anymore because I planned what to do with my friend. My big head helped me think of good ideas!" + +The moral of the story is that planning can help you feel less nervous and make things more fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the park with her friends. One day, while they were playing, they saw an enormous tree that had fallen down. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "Oh no! The tree is broken. What will happen to nature?" + +Lily replied, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can restore nature by planting new trees." + +The next day, Lily and her friends went to the park with shovels and seeds. They dug holes and planted new trees. They watered them every day and watched them grow. + +Months later, the park was full of beautiful trees and flowers. Lily and her friends were happy to see that they had restored nature. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the rain. She would jump in puddles and splash around, getting all wet. One day, she went outside after a big rainstorm and saw something shiny in the grass. It was a little toy microscope! + +Lily was so excited to use her new toy, but she couldn't see anything through it. She decided to gather some things to look at under the microscope. She picked up some leaves, some rocks, and even a little bug. But still, she couldn't see anything! + +Just as she was about to give up, she remembered that her mommy had told her about something called "water droplets" that could be seen under a microscope. Lily ran back outside and looked at the wet grass. There, she saw the most beautiful water droplets she had ever seen! She was so happy that she ran inside to show her mommy. From then on, Lily loved to look at all the wet things under her microscope. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a True friend, a stuffed bear named Teddy. Teddy was very flexible and Lily loved to play with him. + +One day, Lily went to the park with Teddy. She saw a butterfly and tried to grab it, but it flew away. Then, she saw a ball and tried to grab it too, but it rolled away. She was sad and wanted to go home. + +As they were walking home, a big dog came running towards them. Lily was scared and tried to grab Teddy, but he fell out of her hand. The dog grabbed Teddy and ran away with him. Lily cried and cried because she lost her True friend forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's grandma came to visit her. Lily was very happy to see her grandma because she loved her so much. + +"Hi, Lily! How are you?" asked grandma. + +"I'm good, grandma! I'm so happy you're here to visit me!" replied Lily. + +Grandma and Lily spent the whole day playing together. They played with dolls, read books, and even had a tea party. + +Before grandma left, Lily had to use the bathroom. She was worried because she wanted everything to be perfect for her grandma. + +"Don't worry, Lily. Everything will be just fine," said grandma with a smile. + +After Lily finished using the bathroom, she came out and saw that grandma had cleaned up the toys and put them away. + +"Wow, grandma! Everything is perfect! Thank you so much!" exclaimed Lily. + +Grandma hugged Lily and said, "I'm always happy to visit you, my dear. I love you very much." + +And with that, grandma left, leaving Lily feeling happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a farm with many animals. One day, he went to the market to buy some food for the animals. He saw a beautiful horse and wanted to buy it, but it was too expensive. He asked the seller if he could get a discount, but the seller said no. + +The farmer went back to the farm and told his animals about the horse. The cow said, "Why don't we sort our own food and save money?" The farmer thought it was a good idea and started sorting the food. + +After a few weeks, the farmer had saved enough money to buy the horse. He went back to the market and bought the horse. But when he got back to the farm, he saw that the animals were all sick. They had eaten bad food because the farmer had sorted it wrong. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes trying to save money can lead to bad consequences. It's important to be careful and do things the right way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. Her mommy would always wear an apron to keep her clothes clean. One day, Lily asked her mommy if she could wear an apron too. Her mommy said yes and gave her a pretty pink apron to wear. + +Lily felt very organized when she wore her apron. She could put her spoons and bowls in the pockets and not have to run back and forth to the cabinets. Lily was very happy to be helping her mommy. + +As they were baking cookies, Lily gained a new skill. She learned how to measure the sugar and flour. Her mommy was very proud of her. Lily felt so happy that she could help her mommy and gain a new skill. From that day on, Lily wore her apron every time she helped her mommy in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a doll that she loved to play with. The doll was very cheap, but Lily didn't care because it was her favorite toy. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. They decided to play a game of jumping. "I can jump higher than you!" said Lily's friend. "No, I can jump higher!" replied Lily. + +They started jumping and having fun, but then Lily accidentally dropped her doll. "Oh no, my doll!" she cried. "Don't worry, I'll help you find it," said her friend. + +Together, they searched for the doll and finally found it. "Thank you for helping me," said Lily. "You're welcome," replied her friend. They continued playing and jumping, and Lily was happy to have such a good friend. +Yesterday, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He played on the swings and went down the slide. Then, he saw his friend Billy. + +"Hey Billy! Wanna play with me?" Timmy asked. + +"Sure!" Billy replied. + +They played tag and had a regular time. But then, they started to fight over a toy truck. + +"I had it first!" Timmy yelled. + +"No, I did!" Billy argued. + +Their moms had to come and break up the fight. Timmy and Billy were sad they couldn't play together anymore. But then, they said sorry and made up. They played together again and had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park, but he always forgot to be careful. One day, he ran around without looking where he was going and he fell down. He cut his knee and it hurt a lot. His mommy cleaned his wound and put a bandage on it. + +The next day, Timmy went to the park again. This time, he remembered to be careful. He looked where he was going and he didn't run too fast. He saw a sharp rock on the ground and he avoided it. He felt proud of himself for being careful. + +Suddenly, he saw a green apple on the ground. He picked it up and took a big bite. But the apple was rotten inside and it tasted bad. Timmy felt sick and he realized that he should have judged the apple before eating it. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to be careful and to judge things before doing them. +Lily was very anxious. She wanted to talk to her mom, but her mom was at work. Lily had a bad dream last night and she felt scared. She tried to find her phone, but she could not see it anywhere. She looked under her bed, in her closet, and in her toy box. No phone. + +She started to cry. She felt alone and sad. She wondered if her mom forgot about her. She wondered if her mom would come back. She wished she could hear her mom's voice and tell her everything was okay. + +She did not hear the door open. She did not hear her dad come in. He had been out shopping for groceries. He heard Lily's cry and ran to her room. He saw her on the floor, holding a pillow. He felt sorry for her. He hugged her and asked her what was wrong. + +Lily told him about her bad dream and her missing phone. She asked him where her mom was. He told her that her mom was still at work, but she would be home soon. He told her that he loved her and that she was safe. He told her that he had a surprise for her. + +He took her to the kitchen and showed her a big cake. He had bought it for her because it was her birthday. He had also bought some candles, balloons, and a present. He told her that he wanted to make her happy and celebrate with her. He told her that her mom would call soon and wish her a happy birthday too. + +Lily smiled. She felt better. She hugged her dad and thanked him. She forgot about her bad dream and her missing phone. She was excited about the cake and the present. She was happy that her dad was with her. She was not anxious anymore. She was ready to have fun. +Sara loved to play the piano. She learned how to make sounds with the keys from her mom. She liked to make happy sounds and sad sounds and funny sounds. She excite when she played the piano. + +One day, Sara went to visit her grandma. Her grandma had a big piano in her living room. Sara wanted to play the piano, but her grandma was sleeping on the couch. Sara thought she could play the piano very quietly, so she would not wake her grandma up. + +She tiptoed to the piano and started to press the keys. She made some sweet sounds and some soft sounds. But then she saw a big red button on the piano. She wondered what it did. She pressed the button and the piano made a loud noise. It sounded like a horn and a drum and a bell all at once. Sara was scared and surprised. Her grandma woke up and jumped off the couch. She was angry and upset. + +"Sara, what are you doing?" her grandma shouted. "You scared me and you hurt my ears. You should not play with the piano when I am sleeping. You should ask me first. You should be respectful and careful." + +Sara felt sorry and ashamed. She did not mean to make her grandma angry and upset. She did not know the button would make a loud noise. She said, "I am sorry, grandma. I wanted to play the piano. I like the piano. I did not know the button was bad. I will not do it again. Please forgive me." + +Her grandma sighed and hugged her. She said, "I forgive you, Sara. I know you like the piano. I like the piano too. But you have to learn how to play it properly. You have to follow the rules and listen to me. You have to be respectful and careful. Then you can enjoy the piano and make beautiful music." + +Sara nodded and smiled. She said, "Thank you, grandma. I will learn how to play the piano properly. I will follow the rules and listen to you. I will be respectful and careful. I love you, grandma." + +Her grandma smiled and kissed her. She said, "I love you too, Sara. Now, let me show you how to play the piano. I will teach you some sweet songs and some fun songs. But first, let's turn off that button. It is too loud and noisy." + +They turned off the button and sat down at the piano. They played the piano together and had a good time. Sara learned some new sounds and some new songs. She excite when she played the piano with her grandma. She was happy and proud. She was respectful and careful. She was a good girl. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play outside. One morning, they wake up very early. They see the sky is pink and orange. + +"Look, Lily, the sunrise!" Tom says. He points to the window. + +"Wow, it is so nice!" Lily says. She jumps out of bed. "Let's go see it better!" + +They put on their coats and shoes. They run to the backyard. They stand on the grass. They watch the sun come up. It is big and bright. + +"Hello, sun!" Lily says. She waves her hand. + +"Hello, sun!" Tom says. He waves his hand too. + +The sun smiles at them. It makes them warm and happy. + +They hear their mom call them. "Lily, Tom, breakfast is ready!" + +They run back to the house. They hug their mom. They tell her about the sunrise. + +"That sounds wonderful," their mom says. "You are very lucky to see it." + +They eat their breakfast. They thank the sun for the nice morning. They are ready for a new day. +Lily was a poor girl who lived with her mother in a small hut. They had a sheep that gave them wool to make clothes and blankets. Every day, Lily helped her mother to clean the wool and spin it into yarn. + +One day, a man came to their hut and knocked on the door. He had a big bag on his back and a smile on his face. He said, "Hello, I am a trader. I have many things to sell. Do you want to buy something?" + +Lily's mother opened the door and looked at the man. She said, "We have no money to buy anything. We only have wool from our sheep. Do you want to trade some wool for something?" + +The man nodded and said, "Yes, I do. I need wool to make coats and hats. How much wool do you have?" + +Lily's mother said, "We have a basket full of wool. It is very clean and soft. You can have it for a fair price." + +The man said, "Let me see the wool." He went inside the hut and looked at the basket. He touched the wool and said, "This is very good wool. I will give you a fair price. How about this?" He opened his bag and took out a shiny necklace. It had many beads of different colors. It sparkled in the sun. + +Lily's eyes widened when she saw the necklace. She thought it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. She said, "Wow, what a pretty necklace! Can I have it, mother?" + +Lily's mother looked at the necklace and then at the man. She said, "This is a very nice necklace, but it is too much for our wool. We cannot accept it. It is not fair to you." + +The man said, "No, no, it is fair to me. I have many necklaces like this. I want to give you this one because you are kind and honest. Please, take it. It will make you and your daughter happy." + +Lily's mother hesitated, but she saw the joy in Lily's face. She said, "Well, if you insist, we will take it. Thank you very much. You are very generous." + +The man said, "You are very welcome. Thank you for the wool. It will make me and my customers happy." He took the basket of wool and put it in his bag. He gave the necklace to Lily and said, "Here you go, little girl. This is for you. Wear it with pride and joy." + +Lily took the necklace and put it around her neck. She felt the beads on her skin and smiled. She said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you! I love it! It is the best gift ever!" + +The man said, "You are welcome, welcome, welcome! I am glad you love it. It is the best trade ever!" He waved goodbye and left the hut. + +Lily hugged her mother and said, "Mother, I am so happy! We have a new necklace! It is so pretty! Can I show it to everyone?" + +Lily's mother hugged her back and said, "Yes, you can, my dear. You can show it to everyone. You deserve it. You are a good girl who helps me clean the wool and spin it into yarn. You make me proud and happy." + +They smiled at each other and went outside. They saw their sheep grazing in the field. They thanked the sheep for giving them wool. They thanked the man for giving them the necklace. They thanked the sun for shining on them. They felt rich and blessed. They lived happily ever after. +Ben had messy hair. It was long and curly and tangled. He did not like to comb it or wash it. He liked to play with his cars and trucks and make noise. + +One day, his mom said, "Ben, we are going to the barber today. You need a haircut. Your hair is too messy." + +Ben did not want to go to the barber. He was scared of the scissors and the buzzer. He said, "No, mom, no barber. I like my hair. It is fun and soft." + +His mom said, "Ben, please don't cry. The barber is nice and gentle. He will make your hair look neat and tidy. You will feel better and cooler. I promise." + +Ben did not believe his mom. He thought the barber would hurt him and make him look funny. He said, "No, mom, no promise. I don't want a haircut. I want to play." + +His mom said, "Ben, you have to go to the barber. It is good for you. If you go, I will buy you a new car or truck. You can choose. How about that?" + +Ben liked cars and trucks. He wanted a new one. He thought for a moment. He said, "OK, mom, I will go to the barber. But you have to promise to buy me a new car or truck. And you have to hold my hand." + +His mom said, "OK, Ben, I promise. I will buy you a new car or truck. And I will hold your hand. Come on, let's go." + +Ben and his mom went to the barber. The barber was nice and gentle. He cut Ben's hair with scissors and a buzzer. He made Ben look neat and tidy. Ben did not cry. He felt better and cooler. + +His mom said, "Ben, you did a great job. You are very brave. I am proud of you. You look handsome. Do you like your haircut?" + +Ben said, "Yes, mom, I like my haircut. It is not messy. It is smooth and shiny. Thank you, mom. Thank you, barber." + +His mom said, "You're welcome, Ben. Now, let's go to the toy store. You can choose a new car or truck. I promised, remember?" + +Ben said, "Yes, mom, I remember. You promised. Let's go. I want a red car. A fast one. Vroom, vroom!" +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play together. Today is a mild day. The sun is not too hot and not too cold. Sara and Ben want to go outside and play. + +"Mom, can we go outside?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, but you have to dress first. Put on your shoes and your hats," Mom says. + +Sara and Ben run to their room. They dress quickly. Sara puts on her pink shoes and her pink hat. Ben puts on his blue shoes and his blue hat. They look at each other and smile. + +"Ready?" Sara says. + +"Ready!" Ben says. + +They run to the kitchen. Mom is baking cookies. She smells the cookies and takes them out of the oven. + +"Wow, they look yummy!" Sara says. + +"Can we have one, Mom?" Ben says. + +"Sure, but be careful. They are hot. And don't forget to say thank you," Mom says. + +She gives them each a cookie. Sara and Ben blow on their cookies and take a bite. + +"Thank you, Mom. They are delicious!" Sara says. + +"Thank you, Mom. They are the best!" Ben says. + +They finish their cookies and wipe their mouths. + +"Can we go outside now, Mom?" Sara says. + +"Yes, you can. But stay in the yard and be safe," Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom. We will," Ben says. + +They hug Mom and run outside. They play with their ball, their bike and their dog. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. +Lily liked to collect things. She had a big box of shells, a small bag of buttons, and a long string of beads. She liked to look at them and sort them by color and shape. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a chubby boy playing with a train. The train was red and shiny and made a loud noise. Lily wanted to see it up close. + +"Hi, can I play with your train?" she asked the boy. + +The boy looked at her and shook his head. "No, this is my train. I collect trains. I have many trains at home. You can't touch them." + +Lily felt sad. She liked trains too, but she didn't have any. She wished she could collect trains like the boy. + +She looked around and saw a pile of leaves. She had an idea. She ran to the pile and started to pick up the leaves. She found some big ones, some small ones, some yellow ones, some brown ones. She made a line of leaves on the ground. + +"Look, mom, I made a train!" she said proudly. + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. "That's a beautiful train, Lily. You are very creative. You can collect anything you want." + +Lily felt happy. She didn't need a red and shiny train. She had a colorful and crunchy train. She liked to collect things. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy planes. They make them soar in the air and make zoom sounds. They pretend they are pilots and go on adventures. + +One day, they find a big rug in the attic. It is soft and colorful. They spread it on the floor and put their planes on it. They think it looks like a runway. + +"Let's fly our planes on the rug!" Tim says. + +"OK, but I go first!" Sam says. He picks up his chubby red plane and runs to the end of the rug. He throws his plane in the air and watches it soar. + +"Wow, that was high!" Tim says. He grabs his blue plane and does the same. He throws his plane in the air and watches it soar. + +They take turns flying their planes on the rug. They have fun and laugh. They feel like they are soaring too. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to observe things. They had a big book with pictures of animals, plants, and stars. Sometimes they would take the book to the roof of their house and look at the sky. They had a dependable ladder that their dad made for them. + +One night, they saw a bright light in the sky. It was moving very fast and leaving a trail of sparks. They wondered what it was. + +"Look, Lily, a shooting star!" Ben said. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" Lily said. "Do you think it will make a wish come true?" + +"Maybe. What do you wish for?" Ben asked. + +Lily thought for a moment. She had many things she liked, but she also wanted something new. + +"I wish for a puppy," she said. "A fluffy, friendly puppy that will play with us and sleep in our bed." + +Ben smiled. He liked puppies too. He wished for the same thing. + +They closed their eyes and said their wish out loud. Then they opened them and watched the shooting star disappear. + +They hoped their wish would come true. They hugged each other and went back to their room. They did not know that their dad had heard them and had a surprise for them in the morning. +Lily and Tom were very excited. They were going to the festival with their mom and dad. They had never been to a festival before. They wondered what they would see and do there. + +"Mom, what is a festival?" Lily asked. + +"A festival is a big party where many people come together to have fun. They play music, dance, eat, and watch shows. Sometimes they wear special clothes or make decorations. Every festival is different, but they all celebrate something," mom explained. + +"Wow, that sounds amazing! What are we celebrating today?" Tom asked. + +"Today we are celebrating the harvest. That means we are thankful for all the food that grows from the earth. We share it with our friends and family and help those who need it," dad explained. + +They arrived at the festival and saw many things. There were enormous pumpkins, corn, and apples. There were colorful flags, balloons, and flowers. There were people playing guitars, drums, and flutes. There were people dancing, laughing, and smiling. + +Lily and Tom joined the fun. They tried some new foods, like pie, cider, and popcorn. They played some games, like bobbing for apples, tossing rings, and guessing weights. They watched some shows, like clowns, magicians, and puppets. + +They had a wonderful time at the festival. They learned a lot about the harvest and why it was important. They also learned to be grateful for what they had and to share with others. They thanked their mom and dad for taking them to the festival and giving them a special day. +Tom and his mom went to the big city. They wanted to see the zoo and the park. They took a taxi from the train station. The taxi was yellow and fast. Tom liked to look out the window and see the tall buildings and the busy streets. + +"Mom, can we see the lions and the monkeys?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, dear, we will see them soon. But first we have to find our hotel. The taxi driver will take us there," his mom said. + +But the taxi driver was not nice. He was greedy and mean. He did not take them to their hotel. He took them to a dark and scary place. He stopped the taxi and said, "Give me all your money and your bags. Or I will hurt you." + +Tom and his mom were very scared. They did not have much money or many bags. They only had a small backpack and a wallet. They gave them to the taxi driver. He took them and ran away. He did not care about them. + +Tom and his mom were left alone in the dark and scary place. They did not know where they were or how to get out. They did not have a phone or a map. They did not see any people or cars. They only saw trash and rats. They were cold and hungry and sad. + +They tried to follow the road and find help. But they got lost and tired. They did not find the zoo or the park. They did not find their hotel or the train station. They did not find anyone who could help them. They only found trouble and danger. + +The end. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair and a pink dress. Lily liked to comb Anna's hair and make knots with ribbons. She thought Anna looked very pretty. + +One day, Lily's mom said they were going to visit her grandma. Lily was happy, because she loved her grandma. She wanted to show her Anna and the knots she made. She put Anna in her backpack and got ready to go. + +On the way, Lily's mom stopped at the store. She told Lily to wait in the car and not to open the door. Lily nodded and said okay. She took out Anna and played with her hair. She made a big knot with a blue ribbon and smiled. + +But then, she heard a knock on the window. She looked and saw a man. He had a beard and a hat. He smiled and said, "Hello, little girl. What a nice doll you have. Can I see it?" + +Lily felt scared. She did not know the man. He was not her dad or her uncle or her friend. He was a stranger. She shook her head and said, "No, thank you. Go away." + +The man did not go away. He tried to open the door. He said, "Come on, don't be shy. I just want to play with your doll. Give it to me." + +Lily screamed. She hugged Anna and said, "No, no, no! Help, mom, help!" + +The man heard Lily scream. He looked around and saw Lily's mom coming out of the store. He recognized her. She was a police officer. She had a badge and a gun. He knew he was in trouble. He ran away. + +Lily's mom heard Lily scream. She saw the man run away. She ran to the car and opened the door. She hugged Lily and said, "Are you okay, sweetie? What happened?" + +Lily cried and said, "Mom, a bad man wanted to take Anna. He scared me. He tried to open the door." + +Lily's mom said, "Oh, no, that's terrible. I'm so sorry, honey. You did the right thing. You said no and you screamed. You were very brave. I'm proud of you." + +Lily's mom looked at Anna and saw the knot with the blue ribbon. She said, "And what a beautiful knot you made. Did you do that by yourself?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I like to make knots. Anna likes them too." + +Lily's mom said, "Well, I think Anna is very lucky to have you as her friend. And I think grandma will love to see her and your knots. Do you want to go now?" + +Lily said, "Yes, mom. Let's go. I love you." + +Lily's mom said, "I love you too, Lily. And I love your knots. They are very regular and neat." +Lily likes to write. She has a big book with many pages. She writes with a crayon. She writes her name, and the names of her toys, and the things she sees. She writes big and small, and in many colors. + +One day, Lily finds a new crayon. It is shiny and gold. She thinks it is a luxury crayon. She wants to write with it. She opens her book and looks for a page. But all the pages are full. She has no space to write. + +She looks around. She sees a wall. It is white and empty. She thinks it is a good place to write. She goes to the wall and starts to write with her luxury crayon. She writes big and bright. She writes "Lily" and "gold" and "happy". + +But then, she hears a voice. It is her mom. She is angry. She sees the wall and the crayon. She says, "Lily, what did you do? You cannot write on the wall. That is bad. You have to clean it now." + +Lily feels sad. She did not know it was bad. She just wanted to write. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I like to write. I found a luxury crayon. It is shiny and gold. I wanted to write with it." + +Her mom sighs. She says, "I know, Lily. But you have to write in your book, not on the wall. The wall is not for writing. The crayon is not a luxury. It is a mess. Come, I will help you clean it. And then, we will find you a new book. A big book, with many pages. A book that will fit all your writing." +Lily loved her bike. It was pink and shiny and had a basket with flowers. She liked to ride it around the park with her mom and dad. Sometimes they would stop and have a picnic or play with the ducks. + +One day, Lily saw a big truck in the park. It was loud and smelly and had a hose that went into the ground. Lily was curious and asked her mom what it was doing. + +"That truck is providing gas for the park," her mom explained. "Gas is something that makes things work, like cars and stoves and lights. The truck is putting gas in a big tank under the ground, so the park can use it when it needs it." + +Lily nodded, but she didn't like the truck. It was making noise and dirt and it scared the ducks away. She wished it would go away and leave the park alone. + +The next day, Lily and her mom and dad went to the park again. They brought their bike and their picnic and their bread for the ducks. But when they got there, they saw something terrible. The truck was gone, but the hose had broken and gas was spilling out of the ground. It was making a big puddle and a bad smell. And it was on fire! + +"Mommy, daddy, look!" Lily cried. "The park is burning!" + +Her mom and dad grabbed her and ran away from the fire. They called for help and waited for the firemen to come. They were scared and sad and angry. + +Lily was spoiled. She loved her bike and her park and her ducks. She didn't want them to be hurt by the gas and the fire. She wished the truck had never come and provided gas for the park. She wished the park was still pink and shiny and had flowers. She wished she could ride her bike and have a picnic and play with the ducks. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toys. But sometimes they would quarrel over who got to play with what. One day, their mom gave them each an egg to paint for Easter. Ben painted his egg blue and Sam painted his egg red. They were both proud of their eggs. + +But then Ben saw Sam's egg and he felt jealous. He thought Sam's egg was brighter and prettier than his. He wanted to have Sam's egg for himself. He said to Sam, "Your egg is ugly. Give it to me and take mine." + +Sam was angry and hurt. He liked his egg and he did not want to swap. He said to Ben, "No, your egg is ugly. You are mean and greedy. Go away and leave me alone." + +They started to shout and push each other. Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the two brothers fighting over their eggs. She was sad and disappointed. She said to them, "Stop it, both of you. Why are you quarreling over your eggs? They are both beautiful and you should be happy with what you have. Don't you know that Easter is a time to celebrate and share, not to be jealous and selfish?" + +Ben and Sam felt ashamed and sorry. They realized they had been foolish and unkind. They said to their mom, "We are sorry, mom. You are right. We love our eggs and we love each other. Can we hug and make up?" + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "Of course you can. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Now, why don't you go and show your eggs to dad? He will be proud of you too." + +Ben and Sam ran to their dad and showed him their eggs. They also showed him how they could share and play nicely. Their dad praised them and gave them each a chocolate bunny. They thanked him and ate their bunnies together. They were happy and grateful. They learned that quarreling is bad and that being jealous is silly. They learned that Easter is a time to love and to give. +Sara and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a big doll with a pink dress and a bow in her hair. Tom had a small car with four wheels and a horn. They were having fun, but they also made a big mess. + +"Sara, Tom, it's time to tidy up!" their mom called from the kitchen. "We have guests coming soon!" + +Sara and Tom did not want to stop playing. They ignored their mom and kept making noise. + +"Sara, Tom, I said tidy up!" their mom repeated, louder. "Don't you want to be nice to our guests?" + +Sara and Tom still did not listen. They threw their toys around and laughed. + +"Sara, Tom, this is your last chance!" their mom warned. "If you don't tidy up, you will have no dessert tonight!" + +Sara and Tom finally heard their mom. They did not want to miss dessert. They quickly picked up their toys and put them in their boxes. But they did not do a good job. They mixed up their toys and did not care about the texture. Sara's doll had a car wheel stuck in her bow. Tom's car had a piece of dress in its horn. + +Their mom came to the living room and saw the mess. She was not happy. + +"Sara, Tom, what is this?" she asked. "This is not tidy at all! Look at your toys! They are ruined!" + +Sara and Tom looked at their toys and felt sorry. They realized they had been naughty and careless. + +"Mom, we are sorry," they said. "We were having fun and did not listen to you. We did not respect our toys or our guests." + +Their mom sighed. She was disappointed, but she also loved them. + +"I'm glad you are sorry, but sorry is not enough," she said. "You have to fix your toys and make them nice again. And you have to apologize to our guests and show them your toys. Maybe they will teach you something about texture and bow." + +Sara and Tom nodded. They took their toys and tried to fix them. They used scissors, glue, and tape. They smoothed the dress and tied the bow. They cleaned the car and fixed the horn. They made their toys tidy and pretty again. + +Then they went to the door and greeted their guests. They were an old couple who liked to knit and sew. They had brought some gifts for Sara and Tom. They were scarves and hats with different textures and colors. + +"Hello, Sara and Tom," the old couple said. "We are happy to meet you. We brought you some gifts. We made them ourselves. Do you like them?" + +Sara and Tom smiled and thanked them. They put on the scarves and hats and felt the texture. They were soft and warm and cozy. + +"They are beautiful," Sara and Tom said. "We love them. Thank you very much." + +The old couple smiled and hugged them. They also looked at their toys and praised them. + +"You have very nice toys," the old couple said. "We can see you take good care of them. We like the bow and the horn. They are very creative." + +Sara and Tom felt proud and happy. They showed the old couple how they played with their toys and learned from them how to knit and sew. They had a lot of fun and learned a lot. + +Their mom watched them and smiled. She was proud and happy too. She saw that Sara and Tom had learned their lesson. They had learned to be tidy, respectful, and grateful. They had learned the value of texture and bow. +Ben and Sam like to play on the beach. They have a big surf that they can ride on the waves. They also have a wide bucket that they can fill with sand and water. + +One day, they see a big fish in the water. It has a long tail and a pointy nose. Ben and Sam are curious. They want to know what kind of fish it is. + +They go to their mom and dad, who are sitting on a towel. They point to the fish and ask, "What is that?" + +Mom and dad look at the fish and smile. They tell Ben and Sam that it is a dolphin. They say that dolphins are friendly and smart. They can jump and make noises. + +Ben and Sam are amazed. They want to learn more about dolphins. They ask mom and dad many questions. They discuss how dolphins live, what they eat, and how they play. + +Mom and dad are happy to see Ben and Sam so interested. They say that maybe one day, they can go on a boat and see dolphins up close. Ben and Sam are excited. They say that they love dolphins and the beach. They hug mom and dad and thank them for teaching them. Then they run back to their surf and bucket and have more fun. +Lila and Mia are sisters. They like to play in the garden. One day, they find a big box. They want to make a house with the box. + +"Let's cut a door and a window," says Lila. + +"OK, and we can draw flowers and stars on the walls," says Mia. + +They get scissors and crayons and start to work. They cut and draw and have fun. They make a beautiful house with the box. + +They go inside the house and lie on the floor. They pretend they are sleeping in a cozy bed. + +"Good night, sister," says Lila. + +"Good night, sister," says Mia. + +They close their eyes and smile. They are happy. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is raining. The raindrops hit the box and make holes. The water comes in and makes the floor wet. + +"Oh no, our house is broken!" says Lila. + +"We have to get out!" says Mia. + +They jump out of the box and run to the porch. They are wet and cold. They hug each other and shiver. + +"Mommy, mommy, our house is broken!" they cry. + +Mommy comes out and sees the box. She sees the holes and the water. She sees the scissors and the crayons. She sees the flowers and the stars. + +She feels sorry for Lila and Mia. She picks them up and takes them inside. She gives them dry clothes and warm blankets. She kisses them and hugs them. + +"It's OK, my sweeties, it's just a box. You can make another house another day. But now, you need to rest and stay dry," she says. + +Lila and Mia nod and snuggle with mommy. They still feel sad, but they also feel loved. They are sisters. They have each other. They are happy. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to go on the slide, the swing, and the seesaw. But Sara's favorite thing is the climbing wall. It is high and fun. + +One day, Sara and Ben go to the park. Sara runs to the climbing wall. She puts on a helmet and a harness. She zips up the zipper. She is ready to climb. + +"Can I climb too?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, you can try," Sara says. "But it is hard. You have to be strong and brave." + +Ben puts on a helmet and a harness too. He zips up the zipper. He looks at the wall. It is very high. He feels scared. + +"I don't know if I can do it," Ben says. + +"You can do it," Sara says. "I will help you. Just follow me." + +Sara starts to climb. She finds the holds and the steps. She goes up and up. She smiles. She likes to climb. + +Ben follows Sara. He tries to find the holds and the steps. He goes up a little. But then he stops. He looks down. He feels dizzy. + +"I can't do it," Ben says. "It is too high. I want to go down." + +"It's okay, Ben," Sara says. "You don't have to climb. You can go down. I will go down with you." + +Sara and Ben go down. They take off the helmets and the harnesses. They unzip the zippers. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, I'm okay," Ben says. "Thank you for helping me. And for going down with me." + +"You're welcome, Ben," Sara says. "You are a good friend. And you are brave. You tried something new. Maybe next time you will like it more." + +Sara and Ben hug. They smile. They go to play on the swing. + +The moral of the story is: It is good to try new things, but it is also okay to be scared. Friends can help each other and support each other. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a bridge over a stream. They wanted to cross the bridge and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Ben said. "Maybe we can find some flowers or bugs or rocks!" + +"OK, Ben!" Lily said. "But we have to be careful. The bridge looks old and weak." + +They walked to the bridge and started to cross it. But when they were in the middle, they heard a loud crack. The bridge was breaking! + +"Help!" Lily and Ben shouted. "The bridge is falling!" + +They ran to the other side, but they were too late. The bridge snapped and fell into the water. Lily and Ben were stuck on the other side of the stream. They could not go back. + +They looked around and saw a big man. He was angry. He was the owner of the bridge. He had built it for his cows to cross the stream. + +"Hey, you kids!" the man yelled. "What did you do to my bridge? You broke it! You owe me money!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not have any money. They did not mean to break the bridge. They just wanted to play. + +"Please, sir, we are sorry," Lily said. "We did not know the bridge was yours. We did not know it was weak. We just wanted to see the other side." + +"Well, you saw it, and now you can't go back," the man said. "You have to stay here until you pay me for the bridge. Or you can swim across the stream, but it is cold and deep and fast." + +Lily and Ben did not want to stay there. They did not want to swim across the stream. They wanted to go home. They wanted to solve the problem. + +They looked around and saw some sticks and vines and rocks. They had an idea. + +"Sir, can we use these things to make a new bridge?" Ben asked. "Maybe we can fix your bridge and then we can go back." + +The man thought for a moment. He was still angry, but he was also curious. + +"OK, you can try," he said. "But it has to be strong and safe and fast. Or you still owe me money." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They worked hard. They used the sticks and vines and rocks to make a new bridge. They tested it and it was strong and safe and fast. + +They showed the man their new bridge. He was surprised. He was impressed. He was not angry anymore. + +"Wow, you kids are smart," he said. "You made a new bridge. You solved the problem. You don't owe me money. You can go back." + +"Thank you, sir," Lily and Ben said. "We are sorry for breaking your bridge. We hope you like our new bridge. We hope your cows like it too." + +They crossed the new bridge and went back to the park. They were happy. They had solved the problem. They had made a new friend. They had learned a lesson. They never crossed the bridge again. +Lily and Ben love to play with their cart. It is red and has four wheels. They can put their toys in the cart and push it around the yard. Sometimes they take turns riding in the cart, too. + +One day, they see a chubby cat sitting on the fence. The cat is black and white and has a fluffy tail. Lily and Ben want to pet the cat, but they are afraid it might scratch them. + +"Hello, cat," Lily says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The cat looks at them and meows. It jumps down from the fence and walks towards them. Lily and Ben are happy. They think the cat likes them. + +They offer the cat some of their toys, but the cat is not interested. It sniffs the cart and climbs inside. It curls up and closes its eyes. It looks very cozy. + +"Look, Ben," Lily says. "The cat likes our cart. It wants to sleep in it." + +Ben nods. He thinks the cat is cute. He strokes the cat gently. The cat purrs. + +Lily and Ben smile. They decide to let the cat sleep in their cart. They sit next to the cart and watch the cat. They love the cat and the cat loves their cart. They are all happy. +Lily and Sam were playing in the living room. They liked to look at the magazines that Mom and Dad had. They saw pictures of animals, cars, and people. They made up stories about them. + +"Look, Sam, this is a lion. He is big and noisy. He says roar!" Lily said, holding up a magazine. + +"I see, Lily. He is scary. I like this one better. This is a star. He is small and shiny. He says twinkle!" Sam said, pointing to another magazine. + +They heard a knock on the door. They ran to see who it was. It was Grandma. She had a big smile and a bag. + +"Hello, my sweeties. I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see?" Grandma said. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Lily and Sam said, jumping up and down. + +Grandma opened the bag and took out two things. They were glow sticks. They were long and thin and had different colors. + +"These are glow sticks. They are fun to play with in the dark. You can bend them and shake them and they will glow. Do you want to try?" Grandma said. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Lily and Sam said, taking the glow sticks. + +Grandma turned off the lights. The room was dark. Lily and Sam bent and shook their glow sticks. They saw them glow in the dark. They made shapes and letters and patterns. They laughed and giggled. + +"Wow, Grandma, this is so cool. Thank you!" Lily said. + +"I love it, Grandma. It is like magic!" Sam said. + +Grandma hugged them and said, "You are welcome, my loves. You are my stars. You make me happy. You glow in my heart." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the farm with their dog, Spot. One day, they see a big field of corn. They want to explore it. + +"Let's go in the corn, Ben!" Anna says. + +"OK, Anna, but be careful. The corn is very tall and we might get lost," Ben says. + +They hold hands and walk into the corn. Spot follows them. They see many yellow ears of corn. They hear birds and bugs. They feel happy. + +But then, they hear a loud roar. It sounds like a monster. They get scared. + +"Ben, what is that?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know, Anna. Maybe it's a lion or a bear," Ben says. + +They look around, but they can't see anything. The roar gets louder and closer. They start to run, but they don't know where to go. They drop their hands and get separated. They cry for each other and for Spot. + +But then, they see a big tractor. It is the one that makes the roar. It is cutting the corn. The farmer is driving it. He is busy and he doesn't see them. + +"Anna, Ben, Spot, where are you?" the farmer shouts. He is their grandpa. He came to visit them and to help with the harvest. + +Anna, Ben, and Spot hear his voice. They are happy. They run towards him. They wave and shout. + +"Grandpa, grandpa, we are here!" they say. + +The farmer sees them. He stops the tractor. He gets off and hugs them. He is glad they are safe. + +"Anna, Ben, Spot, what are you doing in the corn? You scared me!" he says. + +"Sorry, grandpa, we wanted to see the corn. But the tractor scared us!" they say. + +"It's OK, my dears, but you have to be careful. The corn is not a place to play. It is a place to work. Come, I'll show you how we make corn bread and corn soup. They are yummy!" he says. + +They go with him. They leave the corn behind. They are not scared anymore. They are hungry. +Tom and Lily wanted to make a cake for Mom. They found a big bowl, some eggs, some flour, some sugar, and some butter in the kitchen. They put everything in the bowl and started to stir with a big spoon. + +"Stir, stir, stir!" Tom said. "We are good cooks!" + +"Yes, we are!" Lily said. "Mom will love our cake!" + +But they were too clumsy. They spilled some flour on the floor. They cracked some eggs on the table. They splashed some butter on the wall. They made a big mess. + +"Oh no!" Tom said. "We have to clean up!" + +"Quick, quick, quick!" Lily said. "Mom will be home soon!" + +They ran to get some cloths and some water. They tried to wipe the flour, the eggs, and the butter. But they were still too clumsy. They slipped on the wet floor. They knocked over the bowl. They dropped the spoon. They made a bigger mess. + +"Uh oh!" Tom said. "We are in trouble!" + +"Help, help, help!" Lily said. "Mom is here!" + +They heard the door open. They saw Mom come in. She had a coat on. She looked tired. She looked angry. + +"What is this?" Mom said. "What have you done?" + +Tom and Lily started to cry. They said they were sorry. They said they wanted to make a cake. They said they were good cooks. + +But Mom did not smile. She did not hug them. She did not say it was okay. + +She said they were naughty. She said they had to go to their room. She said they had no cake. + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They felt bad. They felt hungry. + +They wished they had not tried to make a cake. They wished they had not been so clumsy. They wished Mom had been happy. +Lily was a curious girl. She liked to explore new things and places. One day, she saw a big hole in the wall of her room. She wondered what was inside. She decided to crawl into the hole and find out. + +She crawled and crawled, but the hole was very dark and long. She could not see anything. She heard some sounds. They were loud and scary. They sounded like growls and hisses. She felt afraid. She wanted to go back to her room. + +She turned around and tried to crawl out of the hole. But she could not. Something was blocking the way. It was furry and big. It had sharp teeth and claws. It was a rat. A very angry rat. It did not like Lily in its hole. + +"Go away!" Lily shouted. "Let me out!" + +But the rat did not listen. It bit Lily's leg. It hurt a lot. Lily screamed. She cried. She wished she had never crawled into the hole. She wished she had listened to her mom, who always told her not to be too curious. She wished she had stayed in her room. But it was too late. The rat did not let her go. It was the end of Lily. +Anna and Ben were very happy. They were going to a restaurant with Mom and Dad. They liked to eat pizza and ice cream there. Mom and Dad said they had to be good and quiet in the restaurant. They said it was a special place for grown-ups. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They wanted to be good and quiet. They did not want to make Mom and Dad angry. They reminded each other to use their inside voices and say please and thank you. They put on their nice clothes and shoes. They got in the car and drove to the restaurant. + +When they got there, they saw a lot of people. They waited in line with Mom and Dad. They saw a man at the door. He had a big book and a pen. He looked at Mom and Dad and said something. Mom and Dad looked sad. They said they had to wait for a long time. They said they had a reservation, but the man said he did not have it. + +Anna and Ben did not understand. They asked Mom and Dad what a reservation was. Mom and Dad said it was a way to tell the restaurant that they were coming. They said they had called the restaurant before and told them their name and how many people they were. They said the man should have their name in his book. + +The man said he did not. He said he was very busy and had no room for them. He said they had to go somewhere else. He said it in a harsh voice. He did not say please or thank you. He did not smile. He did not look at Anna and Ben. + +Anna and Ben felt scared. They did not like the man. They did not like his voice. They did not like his book. They did not like the restaurant. They wanted to go home. They wanted to eat pizza and ice cream there. They wanted to be good and quiet there. + +Mom and Dad looked angry. They said the man was wrong and rude. They said they had proof of their reservation. They said they had a paper with the restaurant's name and number and their name and time. They showed it to the man. They said he had to let them in. + +The man looked at the paper. He looked at his book. He looked at Mom and Dad. He looked at Anna and Ben. He saw their sad and angry faces. He felt sorry. He said he was sorry. He said he had made a mistake. He said he had their name in his book. He said he had a table for them. He said he would take them there. He said it in a soft voice. He said please and thank you. He smiled. He looked at Anna and Ben. + +Anna and Ben felt happy. They liked the man. They liked his voice. They liked his book. They liked the restaurant. They wanted to eat pizza and ice cream there. They wanted to be good and quiet there. They reminded each other to use their inside voices and say please and thank you. They followed the man to their table. They said hello to the waitress. They said they were ready to order. They said it in a happy voice. They smiled. They looked at Mom and Dad. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play on the farm. They liked to see the animals and help with the chores. One day, they saw a big red tractor in the barn. They wanted to ride on it and pretend to be farmers. + +"Can we play with the tractor?" Tom asked Lily. + +"Okay, but we have to be careful. It is not a toy. It is useful for the farm work," Lily said. + +They climbed on the tractor and looked at the buttons and levers. They did not know what they did, but they wanted to try them. Tom pushed a button and the tractor started to make a loud noise. Lily pulled a lever and the tractor moved forward. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tom said. + +"Look, we are going to the field!" Lily said. + +They did not see that the tractor had a big plow behind it. The plow was sharp and heavy. It was useful for digging the soil and planting seeds. But it was also dangerous for the plants and animals that were already in the field. + +The tractor went faster and faster. It did not stop. It removed the corn and the carrots and the lettuce from the ground. It removed the fence and the gate and the sign. It removed the chicken coop and the pig pen and the cow shed. It removed the animals and the farmer and the farmer's wife. + +Tom and Lily did not hear the screams and the cries. They did not see the blood and the feathers and the fur. They only saw the tractor and the plow and the dirt. They thought they were having fun. They did not know they were doing bad things. + +They did not know they had ruined the farm. +Anna liked to make things with her hands. She made dolls, cars, boats and many other things. She wanted to make something new and special. She looked around her room and saw a clock on the wall. She thought, "I can make a clock too!" + +She took some paper, scissors, glue and crayons. She cut out a big circle and drew numbers on it. She cut out two small sticks and glued them in the middle. She made a hole in the circle and put a string through it. She hung her clock on the wall and smiled. She said, "Look, I made a clock!" + +Her brother Ben came into the room and saw her clock. He laughed and said, "That is not a clock, that is a silly toy. A clock needs to have hands that move and tell the time. Your clock is always the same. You cannot make a clock, you are too little." + +Anna felt sad and angry. She said, "I can make a clock, I just need to learn how. My clock is not a silly toy, it is a beautiful thing. You are mean and rude, you do not like my things." + +Ben said, "I do not care, your clock is still not a clock. You will never make a real clock, you are not smart enough. I can make better things than you, I am older and smarter. I will make a famous clock that everyone will admire." + +Anna said, "You will not make a famous clock, you are not kind or creative. You only make fun of other people's things. You will make a boring clock that no one will like." + +They started to argue and shout. Their mother heard them and came into the room. She saw their clocks and said, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting?" + +Ben said, "Anna made a stupid clock that does not work. She thinks she can make a clock, but she cannot. I can make a better clock than her, I can make a famous clock." + +Anna said, "Ben is mean and rude. He does not like my clock, he says it is a silly toy. He thinks he can make a famous clock, but he cannot. He can only make a boring clock." + +Their mother said, "Stop it, both of you. You should not say hurtful things to each other. You should be proud of your clocks, they are both wonderful. You both have different ways of making things, and that is okay. You can learn from each other and help each other. You can make different kinds of clocks, and they can all be famous. The most important thing is to make things with love and joy, not with anger and pride." + +Anna and Ben looked at their clocks and then at each other. They felt sorry for what they said. They said, "We are sorry, mother. We are sorry, Anna. We are sorry, Ben. We do like your clock, it is beautiful. We do like your clock, it is clever. We can make clocks together, and they can all be famous. We can make things with love and joy, not with anger and pride." + +Their mother smiled and hugged them. She said, "That is very good, my children. You have learned a valuable lesson today. You have learned to respect and appreciate each other's talents and creations. You have learned to make things with love and joy, not with anger and pride. That is what makes you and your clocks truly famous." +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw dark clouds in the sky and heard loud noises. They ran to their mom and asked what was happening. + +"That is a storm, my loves. It is when rain and wind and lightning come together. Lightning is a bright flash of light that comes from the clouds. Sometimes it makes a big boom sound. It can be scary, but it is also very beautiful," mom explained. + +"Can we watch the lightning, mom? We want to see the bright flashes. They excite us!" Ben and Mia said. + +"Okay, but you have to stay inside and be safe. You can look out the window, but do not touch it. Lightning can be dangerous if it hits something," mom warned. + +Ben and Mia nodded and ran to the window. They saw the rain falling and the wind blowing. They saw the lightning flash and heard the thunder roar. They counted how many seconds passed between the flash and the sound. + +"Wow, that was a big one! Did you see it, Mia?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, I did, Ben! It was so bright and fast. I wonder how it works," Mia wondered. + +"I don't know, but it is amazing. Maybe we can ask mom later. Look, there is another one!" Ben pointed. + +They watched the storm until it passed. They saw the sun come out and a rainbow appear. They smiled and hugged each other. They liked the storm, but they liked the rainbow more. They were happy and curious. They were small, but they had big dreams. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in their room. But they do not like to share their toys. One day, Tim finds a new car in his toy box. He is very happy. He wants to play with it alone. + +"Sam, this is my car. You cannot touch it. Go away!" Tim says. + +Sam is sad and angry. He wants to play with the car too. He thinks Tim is mean and stupid. He waits for Tim to go to the bathroom. Then he runs to the toy box and grabs the car. He laughs and runs out of the room. He locks the door behind him. + +"Ha ha, now I have the car. You cannot get it. You are stupid!" Sam says. + +Tim hears Sam and comes back to the room. He sees the door is locked. He tries to open it. He cannot. He sees Sam holding the car outside the window. He is very mad. He bangs on the door. He cries and shouts. + +"Sam, give me back my car. Open the door. You are stupid!" Tim says. + +But Sam does not listen. He keeps playing with the car. He does not see the big dog coming from the street. The dog sees the car and wants to play with it too. The dog jumps and bites the car. Sam is scared. He drops the car. The dog runs away with the car. + +"Help, help, the dog took my car. Tim, help me!" Sam says. + +Tim hears Sam and stops crying. He feels sorry for Sam. He sees a key under the mat. He picks it up and unlocks the door. He runs to Sam and hugs him. + +"Sam, I am sorry. I should have shared my car with you. You are not stupid. You are my brother." Tim says. + +Sam hugs Tim back. He is sorry too. He should not have taken the car and locked the door. He says sorry to Tim. + +"Tim, I am sorry. I should not have taken your car and locked the door. You are not stupid. You are my brother." Sam says. + +They look at the dog running away with the car. They are sad. But they are happy they have each other. They go back to their room and play with their other toys. They share and have fun. They are good brothers. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big picture of a leopard on a wall. The leopard has yellow fur and black spots. + +"Wow, look at the leopard!" Lila says. "It is so pretty and strong!" + +"Yes, it is!" Tom says. "I wish I could see a real leopard!" + +They run to the picture and touch it. They pretend to be leopards and roar. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is the ice cream truck. They love ice cream. They forget about the leopard and run to the truck. + +"Can we have ice cream, please?" they ask the man. + +"Sure, what flavor do you want?" the man says. + +Lila wants chocolate and Tom wants vanilla. They get their ice cream and sit on a bench. They lick their ice cream and smile. + +But then, they see something move behind the wall. It is the leopard! It is not a picture. It is a real leopard! It escaped from the zoo. It is hungry and angry. It sees Lila and Tom and their ice cream. + +The leopard jumps over the wall and runs to them. It growls and shows its teeth. + +"Help! Help!" Lila and Tom scream. They drop their ice cream and run away. + +But the leopard is faster. It catches up with them and pounces on them. + +But then, something else happens. A big dog comes out of nowhere. It is Lila's dog, Max. Max is brave and loyal. He sees the leopard and barks. + +The leopard is scared of Max. Max is bigger and louder than the leopard. The leopard is weak and tired from running away from the zoo. It does not want to fight Max. + +The leopard turns around and runs away. It jumps over the wall and disappears. + +Max chases the leopard until it is gone. Then he comes back to Lila and Tom. He licks their faces and wags his tail. + +"Good boy, Max! Good boy!" Lila and Tom say. They hug Max and thank him. + +They are safe and happy. They forget about their ice cream. They only care about Max. He is their hero. He saved them from the leopard. +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play in the woods. They found a hut made of sticks and leaves. They thought it was brilliant and wanted to go inside. + +"Can we play in the hut?" Lila asked Tom. + +"Sure, let's go!" Tom said. + +They ran to the hut and opened the door. But inside, they saw a big bear sleeping on a pile of fur. The bear woke up and roared at them. Lila and Tom were very scared and ran away. + +They ran back to their home and told their mom what happened. Their mom hugged them and said, "I'm glad you are safe. You should never go into a hut that is not yours. It might belong to someone else who does not want you there. You should always ask before you enter someone else's home." + +Lila and Tom learned their lesson. They said sorry to the bear and to each other. They decided to make their own hut with their mom's help. They used cardboard, paint, and glue. They made it brilliant and cozy. They invited the bear to play with them. The bear was happy and friendly. They all had fun in their hut. + +The end. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and balls. But they hate to share. They always fight for the same toy. + +One day, Mom and Dad take them to the park. The park has a big land with grass and trees. Tom and Sam see a big slide. They both want to go on it. + +"I go first!" Tom says. + +"No, I go first!" Sam says. + +They push and pull each other. They make a lot of noise. Mom and Dad are not happy. + +"Stop it, boys!" Mom says. "You have to take turns. The slide is for everyone." + +"But I want to go now!" Tom says. + +"Me too!" Sam says. + +They keep fighting. They do not listen to Mom and Dad. They do not see the big dog that comes near them. The dog is black and brown. It has sharp teeth and a loud bark. It wants to play with Tom and Sam. + +The dog jumps on them. It licks their faces. It bites their clothes. It makes them fall down. Tom and Sam are scared. They scream and cry. + +"Help! Help!" Tom says. + +"Go away! Go away!" Sam says. + +Mom and Dad run to them. They pick them up. They hug them. They shoo the dog away. + +"Are you okay, boys?" Dad asks. + +"Yes, Dad," Tom says. + +"Yes, Dad," Sam says. + +They are sorry for fighting. They hug each other. They say sorry to Mom and Dad. + +"Can we go on the slide now?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, but you have to share," Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom," Tom says. + +"Okay, Mom," Sam says. + +They go on the slide. They take turns. They have fun. They do not hate to share anymore. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were ready to celebrate. They had made a big card for Mom's birthday. They used crayons, stickers, and ink to draw and write. They wanted to surprise Mom when she came home. + +But when they went to the living room, they saw a big mess. The ink bottle had spilled on the sofa. There were ink stains everywhere. Lily and Ben felt sad and scared. They did not know what to do. + +"Oh no, Mom will be so mad!" Lily said. + +"Maybe we can clean it up," Ben said. He got a cloth and tried to wipe the ink. But it only made it worse. The cloth turned black and the sofa turned purple. + +"Stop, stop, you are making it bigger!" Lily said. + +They heard the door open. Mom was home. Lily and Ben hid behind the card. They hoped Mom would not see the mess. + +"Hello, my loves, I'm home!" Mom said. She saw the card and smiled. She walked towards it. "What is this? A card for me?" + +She picked up the card and read it. It said: "Happy birthday, Mom. We love you. Lily and Ben." She saw the drawings and the stickers. She felt happy and proud. + +She looked behind the card and saw Lily and Ben. They looked sad and scared. They held each other's hands. + +"Hi, Mom," they said in a small voice. + +Mom saw the ink mess on the sofa. She frowned. She did not like the mess. But she did not get mad. She understood that Lily and Ben wanted to make her happy. She knew they did not mean to spill the ink. + +She hugged them and kissed them. She said: "Thank you for the card. It is very beautiful. I love you too. But next time, please be careful with the ink. It is hard to clean." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said: "We are sorry, Mom. We will be careful next time." + +Mom smiled. She said: "It's okay. Let's go to the kitchen. I have a cake for us. Let's celebrate together." + +Lily and Ben cheered. They followed Mom to the kitchen. They forgot about the mess. They were happy to celebrate with Mom. +Anna loved to play with her squash. It was big and round and orange, and she liked to roll it on the floor and hug it. She named it Squishy and pretended it was her friend. + +One day, she brought Squishy to the park, where she saw some other children playing with balls and dolls. She wanted to join them, but they laughed at her and said, "What is that? That's not a toy, that's a squash! You can't play with a squash, that's silly!" + +Anna felt very sad and ashamed. She ran away with Squishy and hid behind a tree. She cried and hugged Squishy tight. She wished she had a real toy, like the other children. + +Then, she heard a voice behind her. It was Ben, a boy from her class. He had followed her and saw her crying. He said, "Hey, Anna, don't cry. I think your squash is cool. Can I see it?" + +Anna looked up and saw Ben smiling at her. He had a toy truck in his hand. He said, "I like your squash. It's different and fun. Do you want to play with me and my truck? We can make a road for it with the leaves and sticks." + +Anna wiped her tears and smiled back. She said, "Yes, I want to play with you and your truck. Thank you for being nice to me. You can hold Squishy if you want." + +Ben nodded and took Squishy gently. He said, "Thank you for sharing your squash with me. It's very soft and warm. I like it." + +Anna and Ben walked to a clear spot and started to play with Squishy and the truck. They had a lot of fun and became friends. Anna felt happy and comforted. She was not ashamed of her squash anymore. She was proud of it. She knew that Squishy was a special toy, and that Ben was a special friend. +Lila was a shy girl who liked to play with her dolls and books. She did not like loud noises or big crowds. One day, her mom took her to the park, where there were many other children. Lila felt scared and hid behind a bench. + +"Come on, Lila, don't be shy. There are so many fun things to do here. Look, there's a slide, a swing, a sandbox, and a seesaw. Why don't you try one of them?" her mom said. + +Lila shook her head and clung to her mom's hand. She saw some boys playing with toy soldiers and guns. They were making loud noises and pretending to fight a war. Lila did not like war. She thought it was mean and scary. + +She saw a girl sitting alone under a tree. She had a pink dress and a teddy bear. She looked sad and lonely. Lila felt sorry for her. She wanted to be her friend, but she was too shy to say hello. + +She looked at her mom, who smiled and nodded. She gave her a gentle push and said, "Go on, Lila, don't be afraid. She looks nice. Maybe you can share your dolls and books with her." + +Lila took a deep breath and let go of her mom's hand. She crawled slowly towards the girl, hoping she would not notice her. She reached the tree and peeked from behind it. The girl looked up and saw her. + +"Hi, I'm Lila. What's your name?" Lila whispered. + +"Hi, I'm Mia. Do you want to play with me?" Mia asked. + +Lila nodded and smiled. She crawled out from behind the tree and sat next to Mia. She showed her her dolls and books. Mia showed her her teddy bear. They started to talk and laugh. They forgot about the war and the noise. They became friends. + +Lila's mom watched them with joy. She was proud of Lila for being brave and kind. She thought, "Sometimes, the best way to make a friend is to crawl out of your shell and say hello." +Anna and Ben like to play at the park. They like to slide, climb and run. But their favorite thing is to swing. They swing high and low, fast and slow. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their skin. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom. It is a mild day, not too hot and not too cold. They run to the swings and take turns. Anna swings first, then Ben, then Anna again. They laugh and sing. + +But then, Anna sees something new. It is a rail. It is long and shiny and goes across the park. She wonders what it is for. She gets off the swing and walks to the rail. She touches it with her hand. It is smooth and cold. + +"Anna, come back!" Ben calls. He is still on the swing. He does not want to lose his turn. He does not care about the rail. + +But Anna does not listen. She wants to know more. She climbs on the rail. She stands on it and balances. She feels like a bird. She spreads her arms and smiles. + +"Anna, be careful!" Mom says. She sees Anna on the rail. She is worried. She does not want Anna to fall. She walks to the rail and holds out her hand. + +"Come down, Anna. The rail is not for playing. It is for trains. Trains are big and loud and fast. They can hurt you if you are on the rail." + +Anna looks at Mom. She sees her hand. She sees her face. She hears her voice. She understands. She is sorry. She jumps off the rail and takes Mom's hand. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I did not know. I was curious. I wanted to see the rail." + +"It's okay, Anna. I know you were curious. But you have to be safe. The rail is not a toy. The swing is a toy. The swing is fun. Do you want to swing some more?" + +Anna nods. She wants to swing some more. She likes to swing. She runs back to the swing with Mom. Ben is waiting for her. He is happy to see her. He gives her a hug. + +They swing together. They swing high and low, fast and slow. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their skin. They laugh and sing. They are happy. +Lily likes to dress up as a princess. She has a pink dress, a shiny crown and a magic wand. She likes to pretend that she is in a fairy tale and that she can do anything. + +One day, Lily's mom tells her that she can dress up as a princess for a show at school. Lily is very happy and excited. She wants to show everyone her dress and her wand. She thinks it will be easy and fun. + +At school, Lily sees a big stage with lights and curtains. She sees her teacher and her friends. They are all dressed up as different things. Some are animals, some are pirates, some are superheroes. Lily's teacher says that they will all go on the stage and say something about their costumes. + +Lily waits for her turn. She feels a little nervous. She hopes that she will remember what to say. She sees her mom and dad in the audience. They smile and wave at her. + +When it is Lily's turn, she walks on the stage. She holds her wand and says, "Hello, I am a princess. I live in a castle and I have a horse. I like to help people and make wishes. I am very kind and brave." She smiles and twirls her dress. + +Everyone claps and cheers for Lily. She feels very happy and proud. She did it! She goes back to her teacher and hugs her. She says, "That was easy and fun. I like to dress up as a princess. Can I do it again?" +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play in the park with their ball. One day, they see a big balloon in the sky. It is red and shiny. It rises higher and higher. + +"Wow, look at the balloon!" Sara says. "I want it!" + +"Me too!" Tom says. "It is so pretty!" + +They run after the balloon. They want to catch it. But the balloon is too fast. It goes over the trees and the houses. + +Sara and Tom are sad. They stop and look at the balloon. It is very far away now. + +Then they see a boy. He has a strip of paper in his hand. He blows on it. The paper makes a loud noise. It sounds like a horn. + +"Hi, I am Ben!" the boy says. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Sara and Tom look at the boy. He is smiling. He has a nice paper horn. + +Sara likes the horn. She wants to play with it. She goes to the boy. + +"Can I try your horn?" she asks. + +"Sure!" Ben says. He gives the horn to Sara. + +Sara blows on the horn. It makes a loud noise. She laughs. + +Tom is jealous. He wants the horn too. He does not like the boy. He does not like the balloon. He does not like anything. + +He goes to Sara. He tries to take the horn from her. + +"Give me the horn!" he says. + +"No, it is my turn!" Sara says. + +They pull the horn. They fight. The horn rips. It does not make any noise. + +Sara and Tom are angry. They cry. They throw the horn on the ground. + +Ben is sad. He likes his horn. He picks it up. He tries to fix it. He cannot. + +He looks at Sara and Tom. He does not want to play with them. He walks away. + +Sara and Tom are alone. They have no horn. They have no balloon. They have no friend. + +They are sorry. They hug each other. They say sorry. + +They go back to their ball. They play with their ball. They are happy. They are twins. +Tommy loves to see puppies. He likes to see how they run, play and bark. He wants to have a puppy of his own, but his mom says no. She says puppies are too much work and they need a lot of space and care. + +One day, Tommy goes to the park with his mom. He sees a big sign that says "Puppy Adoption". He sees many puppies in cages, looking for a home. He runs to the sign and asks his mom, "Can we adopt a puppy, please?" + +His mom shakes her head and says, "No, Tommy, we can't. We live in a small apartment and we don't have time for a puppy. Maybe when you are older, we can get a dog." + +Tommy feels sad and angry. He wants a puppy now. He sees a brown puppy with floppy ears and a wagging tail. He thinks the puppy is cute and friendly. He wants to pet the puppy and take it home. He sneaks away from his mom and goes to the cage. He opens the door and picks up the puppy. He hugs the puppy and says, "You are mine now. I will take good care of you." + +But the puppy is scared and confused. It does not know Tommy. It does not like to be taken away from its cage. It tries to wriggle out of Tommy's arms. It bites Tommy's hand and barks loudly. + +Tommy drops the puppy and cries out in pain. His mom hears the noise and runs to him. She sees the blood on his hand and the puppy on the ground. She is shocked and angry. She scolds Tommy and says, "What did you do, Tommy? You can't just take a puppy without asking. You hurt yourself and the puppy. That was very naughty and dangerous. You have to say sorry to the puppy and the people who work here." + +Tommy feels ashamed and sorry. He sees the puppy is scared and hurt too. He says, "I'm sorry, puppy. I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted a puppy so much. I thought the puppy would like me." + +His mom hugs him and says, "I know, Tommy, I know. But you can't have everything you want. You have to respect the puppy and the people who own it. You have to be patient and responsible. Maybe one day, you will have a successful puppy of your own. But for now, you have to learn from your mistake and say sorry." + +Tommy nods and says, "Okay, mom. I will say sorry." He goes to the puppy and the people who work at the adoption center. He says, "I'm sorry, puppy. I'm sorry, people. I made a bad choice. I hope you find a good home for the puppy." + +The people are kind and forgiving. They say, "It's okay, Tommy. We understand. You are a good boy for saying sorry. The puppy is fine. He will find a loving family soon. Maybe you can come back and visit him sometime." + +Tommy smiles and says, "Thank you, people. I will come back and visit. I hope the puppy is happy." He waves goodbye to the puppy and goes back to his mom. He holds her hand and says, "I love you, mom. I'm sorry for making you mad. Can we go home now?" + +His mom smiles and says, "I love you too, Tommy. I'm not mad anymore. You learned a valuable lesson today. Yes, we can go home now. But first, let's get a band-aid for your hand." + +They walk away from the park, holding hands. Tommy still loves to see puppies, but he knows he has to wait for the right time to have one. He hopes to be a successful puppy owner someday. +Lily liked to play with her ball in the yard. She would throw it and catch it and bounce it. She had a lot of fun with her ball. It was red and shiny and chubby. + +One day, a big dog came into the yard. It saw Lily's ball and wanted to play with it too. It ran to the ball and grabbed it with its teeth. It shook it and bit it and tore it. Lily was scared and sad. She wanted her ball back. + +She ran to the dog and tried to get her ball. But the dog was angry and growled at her. It snapped at her and scratched her and hurt her. Lily cried and screamed. She wished the dog would go away. + +But the dog did not go away. It dragged Lily to the corner of the yard. It was dark and dirty and scary. It hid Lily behind some bushes and some trash. It wanted to keep her for itself. + +Lily's mom came out of the house. She looked for Lily in the yard. She called her name and searched everywhere. But she could not find her. She did not see the dog or the ball or the corner. She was worried and scared. She wondered where Lily was. + +Lily had disappeared. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. They saw a big lizard on a rock. It was green and had a long tail. + +"Wow, look at that lizard!" Tom said. "I want to touch it!" + +"No, Tom, don't!" Lily said. "Mommy warned us not to touch wild animals. They might bite or scratch us." + +But Tom did not listen to Lily. He ran to the rock and reached out his hand. The lizard did not like that. It opened its mouth and showed its sharp teeth. It bit Tom's finger hard. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. He pulled his hand back and saw blood. It hurt a lot. He ran to Lily and showed her his finger. + +"Lily, help me! The lizard bit me!" Tom said. + +Lily was scared. She did not know what to do. She looked around for Mommy, but she did not see her. She heard thunder in the sky. It was getting dark and gloomy. It was going to rain. + +"Tom, we have to go inside!" Lily said. "Maybe Mommy can help you. Come on, hurry!" + +But it was too late. The rain started to fall. It was heavy and cold. Tom and Lily got wet and muddy. They slipped and fell on the ground. They cried and called for Mommy, but she did not hear them. She was inside the house, making cookies. She did not know that Tom and Lily were in trouble. She did not know that the lizard had bitten Tom. She did not know that they needed her. She did not know that they were lost in the garden. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with water guns in the park. They have a big bucket full of water to fill their guns. They also have a secret plan. + +They see a big dog coming with its owner. The dog is brown and furry. It likes to bark and chase things. Tom and Sam hide behind a tree. They are ready to shoot the dog with water. + +"Are you ready, Sam?" Tom whispers. + +"Yes, I am ready, Tom," Sam whispers back. + +They wait for the dog to come closer. They aim their water guns at the dog. They pull the triggers. But nothing happens. Their water guns are empty. They forgot to fill them from the bucket. + +The dog sees them and runs towards them. It barks loudly. Tom and Sam are scared. They drop their water guns and run away. The dog chases them. The owner laughs. + +"Come back, boys! He just wants to play!" the owner shouts. + +But Tom and Sam do not hear him. They keep running. They wish they had filled their water guns. They wish they had a better plan. +Ben and Lily love popcorn. They like to eat it when they watch a movie with Mom and Dad. But sometimes, they want more popcorn than Mom and Dad give them. They think Mom and Dad hide some popcorn in the kitchen. + +One day, when Mom and Dad are busy, Ben and Lily sneak into the kitchen. They see a big bag of popcorn on the counter. It is white and shiny. They want to open it and eat it. But they hear Mom and Dad coming. They are scared. They do not want to get in trouble. + +They grab the bag of popcorn and run to their room. They close the door and lock it. They think they are safe. They open the bag of popcorn and pour it on the floor. They laugh and eat it. They think it is yummy. + +But they do not know that the bag of popcorn is not normal popcorn. It is popcorn that pops when it gets hot. And their room is very hot. Soon, the popcorn starts to pop. It makes loud noises. It fills the room with white puffs. It gets in their eyes and noses and mouths. It hurts. They cry and cough. + +They want to escape. They want to go to Mom and Dad. They bang on the door and yell for help. Mom and Dad hear them and come to the door. They try to open it, but it is locked. They ask Ben and Lily what is wrong. Ben and Lily say they are sorry. They say they ate the popcorn. They say they want to get out. + +Mom and Dad are angry and worried. They tell Ben and Lily to move away from the door. They get a tool and break the lock. They open the door and see the mess. They see Ben and Lily covered in popcorn. They hug them and check if they are okay. They are not hurt, but they are scared and sorry. + +Mom and Dad tell Ben and Lily that they should not have taken the popcorn. They tell them that it was a special popcorn for a science project. They tell them that they could have been hurt. They tell them that they should always ask before they eat something. They tell them that they love them, but they are not happy with them. + +Ben and Lily say they are sorry. They say they love Mom and Dad. They say they will not do it again. They help Mom and Dad clean the room. They throw away the popcorn. They say goodbye to the popcorn. They do not want to see it again. They learn their lesson. They do not like popcorn that pops. They only like popcorn that is already popped. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. They saw a big fountain with water that went up and down. They ran to the fountain and put their hands in the water. It was cold and wet and fun. + +"Look, Lily, I found a coin!" Ben said, holding a shiny metal thing. "Maybe we can buy some ice cream with it." + +"No, Ben, you can't take it. It belongs to the fountain. People throw coins in the fountain and make a wish. It's not nice to take them," Lily said. + +"But I want ice cream. And I don't have a wish. You can make a wish with another coin," Ben said. He did not listen to Lily. He put the coin in his pocket and looked for more. + +Lily was sad and angry. She did not like what Ben was doing. She tried to stop him, but he pushed her away. He found another coin and another. He had many coins in his pocket. + +Then, a big man came to the fountain. He was wearing a blue shirt and a badge. He was a park guard. He saw Ben taking the coins. He was very mad. + +"Hey, you, stop that! What are you doing? You can't steal from the fountain. That's very bad. Give me those coins right now!" he shouted. + +Ben was scared. He tried to run away, but the park guard was faster. He grabbed Ben by the arm and pulled him. Ben felt a sharp pain. He looked at his pocket. It was torn. All the coins fell out and rolled on the ground. + +"Ow, ow, ow, let me go, let me go!" Ben cried. + +Lily ran to Ben and the park guard. She wanted to help Ben, but she did not know what to say. She felt sorry for Ben, but she also knew he was wrong. + +The park guard took Ben and Lily to a small house near the park gate. He called their mom and dad. He told them what Ben had done. He said Ben had to say sorry and give back the coins. He said Ben had to learn a lesson. + +Mom and dad came to the park. They were very upset. They looked at Ben and Lily. They saw Ben's torn pocket and Lily's wet hands. They knew what had happened. + +They said sorry to the park guard. They took Ben and Lily home. They did not buy them ice cream. They did not let them play in the park for a long time. They said Ben had to be good and honest and kind. They said Lily had to be brave and smart and careful. + +Ben and Lily were very sad. They wished they had not gone to the fountain. They wished they had listened to each other. They wished they had made a wish. +Tom and Sue like to play in the river. They have a big raft that they can sit on and paddle. Sometimes they go fast and sometimes they go slow. They see fish and ducks and frogs in the water. They have a lot of fun. + +One day, they see a big rock in the river. It is very round and smooth. Tom says, "Let's go around the rock. It looks funny." Sue says, "OK, let's go." They paddle to the left of the rock. But the water is very strong there. It pushes them to the right. They are going to hit the rock! + +Tom and Sue scream. They hold on to the raft. They close their eyes. They hear a loud bump. They open their eyes. They are on the other side of the rock. They are safe. They look at the rock. It has a big hole in it. The water goes through the hole. It makes a noise like a whistle. + +Tom and Sue laugh. They think the rock is funny. They say, "That was scary, but also fun. Let's do it again!" They paddle back to the rock. They go through the hole. They speed on the raft. They have more fun. +Sara and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they decided to have a picnic. They packed some sandwiches, fruits, and juice in a basket. + +They found a nice spot under a big tree. They spread a blanket on the grass. They put the basket on the blanket. They were ready to eat. + +"Can I have a sandwich, please?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, here you go," Ben said. He gave her a sandwich. He took one for himself. + +They ate their sandwiches and talked. They saw some birds and squirrels. They heard some children laughing. + +"Look, there are more kids over there," Ben said. He pointed to a playground. "Do you want to go and play with them?" + +Sara looked at the playground. She saw some swings, a slide, and a seesaw. She also saw some kids she did not know. She felt shy. + +"I don't know them," Sara said. "They might not like me." + +Ben smiled. He took her hand. + +"Don't worry, they are nice," he said. "I know some of them. They go to my preschool. Come on, let's go and say hi. We can share our fruits and juice with them. Maybe they will share their toys with us." + +Sara nodded. She squeezed his hand. + +"Okay, let's go," she said. + +They packed their basket and folded their blanket. They carried them to the playground. They met the other kids. They said hello. They shared their picnic. They played with the toys. They had fun. + +Sara and Ben were happy. They made new friends. They were not shy anymore. +Lily was eager to find a muffin. She loved muffins, especially blueberry ones. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I have a muffin, please?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, honey. There are some muffins in the kitchen. You can have one, but only one, okay?" + +Lily nodded and ran to the kitchen. She looked for the muffins on the table, but she did not see any. She looked for the muffins in the cupboard, but she did not see any. She looked for the muffins in the fridge, but she did not see any. She felt sad and confused. Where were the muffins? + +She heard a giggle behind her. She turned around and saw her brother, Jake, holding a muffin in his hand. He had a big grin on his face. He said, "Ha ha, I found the muffins first. They were in the oven. They are so yummy and warm. Do you want a bite?" + +Lily felt angry and hurt. She wanted a muffin, too. She did not think it was fair that Jake took all the muffins. She said, "No, I don't want a bite. You are mean and greedy. You should share the muffins with me. Mom said I can have one, too." + +Jake felt sorry and ashamed. He realized he was not nice to his sister. He loved his sister, and he did not want to make her cry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. You are right. I should share the muffins with you. Here, you can have this one. It is the biggest and the best. I have another one in my pocket. We can eat them together and be happy." + +Lily smiled and hugged her brother. She said, "Thank you, Jake. You are kind and generous. I love you, too. We can eat the muffins together and be happy." + +They sat down on the floor and ate their muffins. They were delicious and sweet. They shared their stories and their laughs. They were eager to find more muffins, but they were also eager to find more love. +Lily liked to play with her hoop. She could roll it, spin it, and jump through it. She thought it was cool. She wanted to teach her little brother Ben how to play with it too. + +But Ben did not want to learn. He wanted to play with his cars. He said hoops were boring. He pushed Lily's hoop away and made it fall. Lily was sad and angry. She said Ben was mean. + +Lily ran to Mom and told her what Ben did. Mom said she was sorry. She said Ben was still very little and did not know how to share. She said Lily could teach him how to be nice and have fun with the hoop. + +Mom took Lily and Ben to the backyard. She gave them each a hoop. She showed them how to roll them, spin them, and jump through them. She said hoops were cool and they could do many things with them. She said they could play together and help each other. + +Lily and Ben tried to do what Mom did. They had fun with their hoops. They laughed and cheered. They said sorry and hugged. They learned how to play with the hoop and how to be kind. Mom was happy and proud. She said they were good kids. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They wanted to bake a cake for their mom, who was sleeping. They found some flour, eggs, milk, and sugar in the cupboard. They mixed them in a big bowl and poured them in a pan. They put the pan in the oven and turned it on. + +"Mom will love our cake!" Sara said. + +"Yes, she will!" Ben said. + +They waited for the cake to bake. They were bored, so they looked for something to do. They saw their mom's shoes on the floor. They were beautiful shoes, with shiny buckles and high heels. Sara and Ben wanted to try them on. + +"Let's play with mom's shoes!" Sara said. + +"OK!" Ben said. + +They put on the shoes and walked around the kitchen. They felt very grown-up and fancy. They did not see the oven timer go off. They did not smell the smoke. They did not hear the fire alarm. + +The cake was burning in the oven. The smoke filled the kitchen. The fire alarm was very loud. Mom woke up and ran to the kitchen. She saw Sara and Ben in her shoes, and the cake on fire. She was very angry and scared. + +"What are you doing?" Mom yelled. "You could have burned the house down! And you ruined my shoes!" + +She grabbed Sara and Ben and took them out of the kitchen. She turned off the oven and threw the cake in the trash. She scolded Sara and Ben for being naughty and careless. She made them take off her shoes and put them back. She sent them to their room without any cake. + +Sara and Ben were very sad and sorry. They wanted to make mom happy, not mad. They wanted to eat cake, not go to bed. They wished they had not played with mom's shoes. They wished they had watched the cake. They cried in their room and hugged each other. They learned their lesson. They never baked a cake or touched mom's shoes again. +Lily was a big sister now. She had a baby brother named Ben. He was very small and slept in a crib. Lily liked to look at him and touch his soft hair. She wanted to teach him many things. + +One day, Lily saw Ben awake in his crib. She climbed on a chair and reached for him. She lifted him out of the crib and hugged him. She was gentle and careful. She said, "Hi, Ben. I am Lily. I am your sister. I love you." + +She carried him to her room and showed him her toys. She said, "This is a ball. It is round and red. You can roll it and bounce it. This is a bear. It is soft and brown. You can cuddle it and hug it. This is a book. It has pictures and words. You can look at it and read it." + +She tried to teach him how to play with the toys. She rolled the ball to him and said, "Catch, Ben, catch." He did not catch the ball. He looked at it and smiled. She gave him the bear and said, "Hug, Ben, hug." He did not hug the bear. He dropped it and giggled. She opened the book and said, "Read, Ben, read." He did not read the book. He grabbed it and chewed it. + +Lily was not mad. She was happy. She said, "You are learning, Ben, learning. You are a smart baby. I am proud of you." She kissed him and said, "I will teach you more things, Ben, more things. We will have fun together, Ben, fun together. You are my brother and I am your sister. I love you." +Anna liked to knit with wool. She had many colors of wool: red, blue, green, yellow, and pink. She made hats and scarves and mittens for her family and friends. She was very good at knitting. + +One day, Anna saw a new color of wool in the store. It was dark and shiny and soft. She wanted to buy it and make something with it. She asked her mom if she could have it. + +Her mom said no. She said the wool was too expensive and too hard to knit with. She said Anna had enough wool at home. She said they had to go. + +But Anna did not listen. She insisted that she wanted the dark wool. She said it was the best wool ever. She said she would make a beautiful sweater with it. She said she would not leave without it. + +Her mom was angry. She said Anna was being naughty and greedy. She said she had to stop insisting and follow her. She said they had to go. + +Anna was sad. She did not want to make her mom angry. But she also did not want to leave the dark wool. She liked it so much. She did not know what to do. +Lila and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make up stories with their dolls and cars. Lila had a fragile doll that she loved very much. She always kept it in a special box. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. It was a storm. The wind was blowing hard and the rain was falling fast. They saw flashes of light and heard booms of thunder. + +Lila and Tom were scared. They ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. + +"Mom, mom, there is a storm!" they cried. + +Mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. The storm will pass soon. It's just nature making some noise. Let's go to the couch and read a book together." + +They followed mom to the couch and snuggled with her. Mom picked up a book and said, "This is a story about a brave princess and a friendly dragon. Do you want to hear it?" + +"Yes, yes!" they said. + +Mom opened the book and said, "Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a castle. She had a secret friend, a dragon who lived in a cave. Can you guess what his name was?" + +Lila and Tom thought for a moment. Then they said, "Is it Sparky?" + +Mom smiled and said, "That's right! How did you guess?" + +Lila and Tom giggled and said, "Because he can make sparks with his fire!" + +Mom nodded and said, "That's true. He can make sparks with his fire, but he is also very kind and gentle. He likes to play with the princess and help her with her chores. They have a lot of fun together." + +Lila and Tom listened to mom as she read the story. They forgot about the storm and felt happy and safe. They liked the story about the princess and the dragon. They wondered what adventures they would have next. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big red flower with a shiny green bottle next to it. Lily wanted to smell the flower, but Ben stopped her. + +"No, Lily, don't touch that! That is poison!" Ben said. + +"What is poison?" Lily asked. + +"Poison is something bad that can make you sick or hurt you. You should never drink or eat poison, or touch it with your hands. Mommy and Daddy told us to stay away from poison." Ben explained. + +Lily nodded. She understood that poison was bad. She did not want to get sick or hurt. She wanted to play with Ben and have fun. + +"Okay, Ben, I will not touch the poison. Thank you for telling me. You are very brave and smart." Lily said. + +Ben smiled. He was happy that Lily listened to him. He was proud of being brave and smart. He wanted to protect Lily and help her. + +"You are welcome, Lily. You are very sweet and kind. Come on, let's go and play with the ball. That is more fun than poison." Ben said. + +Lily and Ben ran to the ball and kicked it around. They laughed and had fun. They forgot about the poison and the flower. They were happy and safe. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to pick flowers and make bouquets. They also liked to pick bugs and put them in jars. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Tom saw something unusual. It was a big, shiny, white thing. It looked like a bowl with a lid and a handle. Tom was curious. He ran to the thing and opened the lid. + +"Wow!" he said. "What is this?" + +Lily followed him. She looked at the thing and frowned. + +"That's a toilet," she said. "It's for pee and poo. You don't play with it." + +Tom did not know what pee and poo were. He wanted to see what was inside the bowl. He reached his hand and touched the water. + +"It's wet!" he said. "And cold!" + +He pulled his hand back and shook it. He saw a button next to the handle. He pressed it. + +The toilet made a loud noise. It flushed the water and filled the bowl again. Tom and Lily were scared. They ran away from the toilet. + +"Let's go back to the flowers and the bugs," Lily said. "They are more fun." + +Tom agreed. He did not like the toilet. It was too unusual. He liked the garden better. +Tom and Mia were playing in the old house. They liked to explore the rooms and find old things. But they were not allowed to go to the attic. Their mom said it was too dusty and dark. + +One day, they saw a ladder that went up to the attic. Tom wanted to climb it and see what was there. Mia was scared. She said, "No, Tom, we can't go there. Mom will be angry. And there might be spiders and rats." + +Tom shrugged. He did not care. He said, "I'm not afraid. I want to see. Come on, Mia, it will be fun." He started to climb the ladder. Mia followed him. She did not want to be alone. + +They reached the attic. It was very dusty and dark. There were many boxes and old things. And there were many cobwebs. Tom and Mia coughed. They looked around with their flashlight. They saw a big chest. Tom said, "Let's open it. Maybe there is treasure inside." + +They went to the chest and opened it. Inside, there was a big doll. It had long hair and a white dress. It looked very old and dirty. Tom and Mia were curious. They took the doll out of the chest. The doll's eyes opened. They were red and glowing. The doll smiled. It had sharp teeth. It said, "Hello, children. I've been waiting for you." + +Tom and Mia screamed. They dropped the doll and ran to the ladder. They were very scared. They wanted to get out of the attic. But the ladder was gone. The doll had moved it. The doll laughed. It said, "You can't escape. You're mine now." + +Tom and Mia hugged each other. They were trapped in the attic with the doll. They wished they had listened to their mom. They wished they had never gone to the attic. +Lily and Ben wanted to play in the water. They saw a kayak on the shore. It was red and shiny. Lily asked, "Can we use the kayak, Mom?" + +Mom looked at the kayak. She saw a sign that said, "Available for rent". She said, "Yes, we can use the kayak, but we have to pay some money first. Do you have your piggy banks?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They ran to the car and got their piggy banks. They had saved some money from doing chores. They gave the money to Mom. Mom gave the money to the man who owned the kayak. He gave them two life jackets and a paddle. + +Lily and Ben put on the life jackets and got in the kayak. Mom pushed them into the water. They used the paddle to move the kayak. They saw fish and ducks and frogs. They were happy. + +Then they saw a boy with a water gun. He was on the dock. He aimed the water gun at them. He said, "I'm going to spray you!" He pulled the trigger and water came out. Lily and Ben laughed. They said, "Spray us, spray us!" They liked the water. They sprayed the boy back with the paddle. They had a water fight. They had fun. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They have a big net to catch bugs and butterflies. They look for unusual things to put in their net. + +One day, they see a shiny thing on a tree. It is round and green and has a long tail. Anna says, "What is that? It is not a bug or a butterfly. It is unusual." + +Ben says, "I don't know. Maybe it is a toy. Let's catch it with our net." He runs to the tree and tries to reach the shiny thing with his net. But the shiny thing moves and makes a loud noise. It is not a toy. It is a bird. + +The bird says, "Squawk! Squawk! Leave me alone! I am not a bug or a butterfly. I am a parrot." The bird flies away from the net and the tree. Anna and Ben are surprised and scared. They drop their net and run away. + +They go back to their mom and dad. They tell them what they saw and heard. Mom and dad say, "Wow, that is unusual. A parrot in the park. Maybe it escaped from a zoo or a pet shop. You are lucky to see it. But next time, be careful. Don't try to catch things that are not bugs or butterflies. They might be angry or hurt you." Anna and Ben say, "OK, mom and dad. We are sorry. We will be careful." They hug their mom and dad and go home. +Tom and Ann like to watch the parade. They see big cars, loud drums, and funny clowns. They wave and clap and laugh. They also see many flags and people in uniforms. They ask Mom and Dad what they are for. + +Mom and Dad answer that they are for the dead. The dead are people who are not here anymore. They went to a big fight a long time ago. They fought to keep us safe and free. They were very brave and good. Mom and Dad say we should say thank you to the dead. + +Tom and Ann are sad and confused. They do not like the word dead. They do not understand the big fight. They wonder why people have to fight and die. They hug Mom and Dad and say they love them. Mom and Dad hug them back and say they love them too. They say they are lucky to have each other and to live in a peaceful place. They say they hope the parade will help people remember the dead and be kind to the living. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. Today, they go to the festival with their moms. The festival has many cool things. There are balloons, games, music, and food. + +Anna and Ben see a big clown. The clown makes funny faces and noises. He gives them each a balloon animal. Anna gets a pink dog and Ben gets a blue monkey. They say thank you to the clown. + +"Look at my dog!" Anna says. "He has a long tail and floppy ears." + +"Look at my monkey!" Ben says. "He has a curly tail and big eyes." + +They laugh and hug their balloon animals. They are happy. + +They walk around the festival and see more cool things. They play a game where they throw rings at bottles. They win a prize. They share a cotton candy. They listen to a band playing music. They dance and clap. + +They have a lot of fun at the festival. They hug each other and their moms. They say goodbye to the clown and the other people. They go home with their balloon animals and their prize. They are tired but happy. They had a good day. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside in the land. They see trees, flowers, birds and bugs. They have fun. + +One day, it starts to rain. The rain is wet and cold. Lily and Tom run to a big tree. They sit under the tree and wait for the rain to stop. + +"Tom, why does it rain?" Lily asks. + +"Rain is water from the sky. It is important for the land. It makes the land green and happy. It helps the trees, flowers, birds and bugs grow," Tom says. + +"Oh, I see. Rain is good for the land. But I don't like rain. It makes me wet and cold. And I can't play outside," Lily says. + +"I don't like rain either. But we can still play under the tree. We can make a game. We can count the raindrops. We can sing a song. We can tell stories. We can have fun," Tom says. + +Lily smiles. She likes Tom. He is a good friend. They play under the tree until the rain stops. Then they go back to play outside in the land. They are happy. +Lila and Ben love to look at the stars at night. They have a big book with pictures of stars and planets. They like to find the same stars in the sky as in the book. Sometimes they see a star that is not in the book. They call it a rare star. + +One night, Lila and Ben see a rare star that is very bright and shiny. They point at it and say, "Look, look, a rare star!" They want to get closer to it and touch it. They ask their mom if they can go outside and play with the star. + +Their mom says, "No, you can't play with the star. It is too far away and too hot. You can only look at it from here. But you can make a wish on it. If you make a wish on a rare star, it might come true." + +Lila and Ben think hard about what they want to wish for. They close their eyes and whisper their wishes to the star. Then they open their eyes and wait for the star to hear them. + +Suddenly, the star starts to move. It gets bigger and bigger and comes closer and closer. It looks like it is falling from the sky. Lila and Ben get scared and run to their mom. They hug her and say, "Mom, mom, the star is coming!" + +Their mom looks up and sees the star. She says, "Don't be afraid, it is not a star. It is a rocket. It is a big machine that flies in the sky. It is very rare to see a rocket at night. It is shaking because it is going very fast. It is not coming to us, it is going to the moon. It is carrying people who want to explore the moon. Maybe they will see some stars there." + +Lila and Ben feel better. They think the rocket is cool and brave. They wave at it and say, "Bye, bye, rocket. Have fun on the moon. Thank you for making our wishes come true." They hope the people on the rocket will find some rare stars and make some wishes too. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog has many colors on its fur. It has a red strip, a blue strip, a yellow strip, and a green strip. Anna and Ben think the dog is unusual. + +"Wow, look at that dog!" Anna says. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can we pet it?" Ben asks. + +They go near the dog. The dog is friendly. It wags its tail and licks their hands. Anna and Ben giggle. + +"Hello, dog!" Anna says. "What is your name?" + +The dog barks. It sounds like "Roo". + +"Roo? Is that your name?" Ben says. + +The dog barks again. It nods its head. + +"Roo, you are a nice dog," Anna says. "But why do you have so many colors?" + +The dog barks. It points its nose to a man. The man is sitting on a bench. He has a big bag. The bag has many cans. The cans have paint. + +"Is that your owner?" Ben asks. + +The dog barks. It nods its head. + +"Does he paint you?" Anna asks. + +The dog barks. It nods its head. + +"Why does he paint you?" Ben asks. + +The dog barks. It shrugs its shoulders. + +Anna and Ben look at the man. The man smiles. He waves at them. + +"Hello, kids!" the man says. "Do you like my dog?" + +"Yes, we do!" Anna and Ben say. + +"He is very unusual," the man says. "But he likes it. He likes to run and show off his colors. He is a happy dog." + +Anna and Ben smile. They think Roo is a happy dog too. They pet him and play with him. They have fun in the park. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But today, they are going to the store with Mom. Mom says they need to buy some food and clothes. + +Anna and Ben do not like the store. It is big and loud and crowded. There are many humans and carts and things. They feel uncomfortable. They want to go home. + +"Mom, can we go now?" Anna asks. She holds Mom's hand tight. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to find some shoes for you and Ben. Your old ones are too small," Mom says. She pushes the cart with the other hand. + +Ben sees a big pile of balls. He likes balls. He lets go of Mom's hand and runs to the pile. He grabs a red ball and throws it in the air. He laughs. + +"Ben, come back here!" Mom calls. She is worried. She does not see Ben. + +Anna sees Ben. She is angry. She does not like when Ben runs away. She follows him. She wants to tell him to stop. + +But then, something bad happens. The ball that Ben threw hits a human. The human is tall and angry. He shouts at Ben. + +"Hey, kid! What are you doing? You almost hit me in the face! Where is your mom?" The human says. He is scary. + +Ben is scared. He drops the ball and cries. He wants Mom. + +Anna is scared too. She does not know what to do. She wants to help Ben. She says, "I'm sorry, mister. He is my brother. He likes balls. He did not mean to hit you." + +The human looks at Anna. He sees that she is small and sorry. He is not so angry anymore. He says, "Well, okay. But you should be careful. And you should stay with your mom. The store is not a place to play." + +Mom hears the noise. She sees Ben and Anna and the human. She runs to them. She hugs Ben and Anna. She says, "I'm so sorry, sir. They are just kids. They were curious. They did not want to hurt you." + +The human nods. He says, "It's okay. I understand. But you should watch them. The store is not safe for them." + +Mom says, "You are right. Thank you for being kind. Come on, kids. Let's go find some shoes and then go home." + +Anna and Ben say, "Yes, Mom." They hold Mom's hand. They do not want to play with balls anymore. They want to go home. They are uncomfortable. +Tom and Lily were hungry. They wanted to eat something delicious. They saw some potatoes in the kitchen. They asked their mom if they could cook them. + +"Sure, you can cook the potatoes. But you need to be careful and follow my instructions. Do you want to make mashed potatoes?" Mom said. + +"Yes, we love mashed potatoes!" Tom and Lily said. + +"Okay, then you need to wash the potatoes, peel them, and cut them into small pieces. Then you need to put them in a big pot with some water and salt. I will help you turn on the stove and watch the pot. When the potatoes are soft, we will drain the water and mash them with a fork. Then we will add some butter and milk and mix them well. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +"Yes, we understand. Thank you, Mom!" Tom and Lily said. + +They did what Mom told them. They washed, peeled, and cut the potatoes. They put them in the pot with water and salt. Mom turned on the stove and watched the pot. When the potatoes were soft, she drained the water and gave them a fork. They mashed the potatoes with the fork. They added some butter and milk and mixed them well. + +"Wow, the mashed potatoes look so good and creamy!" Tom said. + +"They smell so good and yummy!" Lily said. + +They put some mashed potatoes on their plates and tasted them. + +"Mmm, they are so delicious!" Tom and Lily said. + +"Good job, you made delicious mashed potatoes! I'm proud of you!" Mom said. + +They ate their mashed potatoes and enjoyed them. They were happy and full. They thanked Mom and helped her clean the kitchen. They hugged and kissed her. + +"We love you, Mom!" Tom and Lily said. + +"I love you too, my sweet potatoes!" Mom said. +Tim and Mia like to play pretend. They have a big box that they use as a car. They take turns to be the driver and the passenger. They make noises like a car and go around the room. + +One day, they pretend to go to the park. Tim is the driver and Mia is the passenger. They see a lot of traffic on the road. They have to stop and wait for the other cars to move. Mia gets bored and wants to play something else. + +"Mia, we are almost at the park. We have to be patient," Tim says. + +"No, I don't want to play this anymore. It's not fun. Let's play with the dolls," Mia says. + +"But I like to play pretend car. It's fun. And it's healthy to go to the park," Tim says. + +"I don't care. I want to play with the dolls. Give me the box," Mia says. + +She tries to grab the box from Tim. Tim holds on to the box. They start to pull and push the box. The box breaks and the pieces fall on the floor. Tim and Mia cry. They have no car and no dolls to play with. They are sad and angry. They don't want to play with each other anymore. They have a bad day. +Anna and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They had pots and pans and spoons and bowls. They also had some fruit and bread and cheese. + +"Look, Ben, I made a salad!" Anna said, showing him her bowl of fruit. "Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben said, taking a spoonful. "It is sweet and juicy. Look, Anna, I made a sandwich!" He showed her his bread and cheese. "Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" Anna said, taking a bite. "It is soft and cheesy. What else can we make?" + +They looked around the kitchen. They saw the stove. It had four round things on top. They were shiny and black. + +"Maybe we can make something on the stove," Ben said. "Like soup or cake." + +"Okay, let's try," Anna said. "But we have to be careful. The stove can be hot and hurt us." + +They moved a chair to the stove. They climbed on the chair. They reached for the pots and pans. They did not see that one of the round things was red and hot. + +"Ouch!" Ben cried, touching the round thing. "It is hot! It burns!" + +He dropped the pot. It made a loud noise. Anna was scared. She jumped off the chair. She ran to Ben. She hugged him. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Anna asked. "Does it hurt a lot?" + +Ben nodded. He was crying. His hand was red and sore. He felt uncomfortable. + +"Mommy! Daddy!" Anna shouted. "Ben is hurt! He touched the stove!" + +Mommy and Daddy heard the noise. They ran to the kitchen. They saw Ben and Anna. They saw the pot and the stove. They understood what happened. + +"Oh, Ben, you poor thing!" Mommy said, taking him in her arms. "Let me see your hand. We have to put some ice on it." + +She took him to the sink. She wrapped his hand in a cloth. She put some ice on it. She kissed him. + +"It will be okay, Ben," Mommy said. "It will heal soon. But you have to be more careful. You should never touch the stove. It is dangerous." + +"I'm sorry, Mommy," Ben said. "I didn't know it was hot. I wanted to make something on the stove." + +"I know, Ben," Mommy said. "But the stove is not a toy. It is for grown-ups only. You can play with other things in the kitchen. But not the stove." + +"Okay, Mommy," Ben said. "I won't touch the stove again." + +Daddy hugged Anna. He was glad she was not hurt. + +"Are you okay, Anna?" Daddy asked. "You were very brave. You helped Ben. You called us." + +"I'm okay, Daddy," Anna said. "But I was scared. I don't like the stove. It is hot and mean." + +"I know, Anna," Daddy said. "But the stove is not mean. It is useful. It helps us cook food. But it can also be dangerous. That's why you have to stay away from it. You can look at it. But you can't touch it." + +"Okay, Daddy," Anna said. "I will look at it. But I won't touch it." + +Mommy and Daddy smiled. They were proud of their children. They knew they learned a lesson. They also knew they loved them very much. They took them to the living room. They gave them some cookies and milk. They read them a story. They made them feel better. +Sam and Ben love to play with their toy trains. They have a big track that goes around the room. They make the trains go fast and slow, and make noises like choo-choo and beep-beep. + +One day, Sam's mom says, "Sam, it's time to go to the park. Bring your coat and your hat. You can bring one toy, too." + +Sam thinks for a moment. He wants to bring his train, but the track is too big. He asks Ben, "Can I bring your train? It's smaller than mine." + +Ben says, "No, you can't. It's my train. You have your own train." + +Sam feels sad. He says, "But I like your train. It's red and shiny. My train is blue and filthy. It has dirt and dust on it." + +Ben says, "That's because you never clean it. You should take care of your toys. Then they will look nice." + +Sam says, "I'm sorry. I will clean it later. Please, can I borrow your train? Just for today. I will give it back to you when we come home." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He likes Sam. He is his best friend. He says, "Okay, fine. You can borrow my train. But be careful with it. Don't lose it or break it. And say thank you." + +Sam says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I will be careful with your train. I will have fun at the park." + +Sam's mom says, "Come on, Sam. Let's go. Say bye to Ben." + +Sam says, "Bye, Ben. See you later." + +Sam and Ben wave to each other. Sam puts on his coat and his hat. He holds Ben's train in his hand. He is happy. He hopes Ben will like his train when it is clean. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run, jump and hide behind the flowers and trees. They also liked to look for bugs and birds. Sometimes they found a worm, a ladybug or a robin. + +One day, they heard a loud ring from the house. It was the phone. Lily and Ben ran to the door and waited for their mom to answer. They wondered who was calling. + +"Hello?" their mom said. "Oh, hi, Grandma! How are you?" + +Lily and Ben smiled. They loved their grandma. She lived far away, but she always sent them cards and gifts. Sometimes she came to visit them. + +"Grandma, Grandma!" Lily and Ben shouted. "Can we talk to you?" + +Their mom handed them the phone. "Here you go, kids. Say hello to Grandma." + +"Hi, Grandma!" Lily and Ben said together. "We miss you!" + +"Hi, my sweeties!" Grandma said. "I miss you too! Guess what? I have a surprise for you!" + +"What is it, Grandma?" Lily and Ben asked. + +"I'm coming to see you tomorrow!" Grandma said. "I have a plane ticket and a suitcase. I can't wait to hug you and play with you in the garden!" + +Lily and Ben were so happy. They jumped up and down and clapped their hands. They thanked Grandma and said goodbye. + +They ran back to the garden and told their mom the good news. They were so excited. They decided to make a brilliant sign for Grandma. They got some paper, crayons and stickers. They wrote "Welcome, Grandma!" and drew hearts and flowers. + +They hung the sign on the fence and waited for Grandma to come. They knew she would love it. They knew they would have a lot of fun with her. They loved their grandma. She was the best. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run, slide and swing. They also liked to admire the flowers, the birds and the clouds. They thought the weather was very nice today. It was sunny and warm, but not too hot. + +"Look, Ben, look!" Lily said, pointing at the sky. "There is a big, white cloud. It looks like a bunny!" + +Ben looked up and smiled. He saw the cloud too. It did look like a bunny, with long ears and a fluffy tail. He wondered if the cloud was soft and cuddly. + +"Can we touch it, Lily?" he asked. "Can we go up there and play with it?" + +Lily shook her head. She was older than Ben and knew more things. She knew that clouds were very high and very far. She knew that they were made of water and air. She knew that they could not touch them or play with them. + +"No, Ben, we can't," she said. "The cloud is too high and too far. We can only look at it and admire it. It is harmless, but we can't reach it." + +Ben felt a little sad. He wanted to touch the cloud and play with it. He wanted to see if it was soft and cuddly. He wanted to make friends with it. + +"But why, Lily, why?" he asked. "Why can't we go up there and touch it?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She wanted to make Ben happy. She wanted to explain things to him. She wanted to use simple words that he would understand. + +"Because, Ben, because," she said. "The cloud is like a dream. It is beautiful and fun, but it is not real. It is not like us. It is not like the flowers, the birds and the swings. It is not like the things we can touch and play with. It is only in the sky, and we are on the ground. We can admire it, but we can't touch it." + +Ben listened to Lily. He thought about what she said. He understood some of it, but not all of it. He still wanted to touch the cloud and play with it. He still wanted to make friends with it. But he also trusted Lily. He knew that she was older and smarter. He knew that she was his sister and his friend. + +"Okay, Lily, okay," he said. "I won't touch the cloud. I will only admire it. But can we pretend that it is our friend? Can we give it a name and talk to it?" + +Lily smiled. She liked Ben's idea. She thought it was fun and harmless. She thought it was a good way to play with the cloud. + +"Sure, Ben, sure," she said. "We can pretend that it is our friend. We can give it a name and talk to it. What do you want to call it?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He looked at the cloud again. He saw its long ears and its fluffy tail. He saw its big, white body. He thought of a name that he liked. + +"Let's call it Fluffy," he said. "Fluffy the bunny cloud." + +Lily nodded. She liked the name too. She thought it was cute and funny. She thought it suited the cloud. + +"Okay, Ben, okay," she said. "Let's call it Fluffy. Fluffy the bunny cloud. Hello, Fluffy. We are Lily and Ben. We are your friends. We admire you. We think you are beautiful and fun. We hope you like us too." + +Lily and Ben waved at the cloud. They smiled and laughed. They pretended that the cloud was their friend. They admired it and talked to it. They had a lot of fun. They did not mind that they could not touch it or play with it. They were happy with what they had. They were happy with each other. They were happy with the weather. They were happy with their dream. +Lily and Max are playing in the sand. Lily has a pink bucket and Max has a blue one. They are making sand castles and having fun. + +But then, Max sees Lily's pink bucket and wants it. He thinks it is prettier than his blue one. He tries to grab it from Lily, but she holds on tight. She does not want to share her bucket. + +They start to yell at each other. "Give me the bucket!" Max says. "No, it is mine!" Lily says. They pull and tug on the bucket, but neither of them lets go. + +Their mom hears them yelling and comes over. She is not happy. She tells them to stop fighting and share their toys. She says they can take turns with the buckets, or use both of them together. + +Lily and Max listen to their mom. They say sorry to each other and hug. They decide to use both buckets to make a bigger sand castle. They are friends again and play nicely. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the garden. Lily had a soft teddy bear that she liked to squeeze and hug. Tom had a plastic hammer that he liked to bang and hit. They were having fun, but they also wanted to try each other's toys. + +"Can I squeeze your bear?" Tom asked Lily. + +"OK, but be gentle. He is my best friend," Lily said and gave him the bear. + +"Can I hammer your hammer?" Lily asked Tom. + +"OK, but be careful. It is very loud," Tom said and gave her the hammer. + +Lily and Tom swapped their toys and tried to play with them. Lily lifted the hammer and tried to hit a rock. But the hammer was too heavy and too hard for her. She dropped it and hurt her hand. She started to cry. + +Tom squeezed the bear and tried to hug it. But the bear was too soft and too quiet for him. He did not feel anything. He got bored and threw it on the grass. He started to whine. + +Lily and Tom looked at each other and realized they did not like each other's toys. They ran to each other and took back their own toys. They hugged and said sorry. + +"I like my bear better. He is normal and nice," Lily said. + +"I like my hammer better. It is normal and fun," Tom said. + +They smiled and went back to playing with their toys. They were happy again. +Lily and Ben are playing in the attic. They find a big box full of old things. They open the box and see many shiny and pretty things. They see a necklace, a hat, a doll, a book and a ball. + +"Wow, look at this necklace!" Lily says. She puts it around her neck and feels like a princess. "It is so pretty and sparkly!" + +Ben picks up the hat and puts it on his head. He thinks he looks like a cowboy. He says, "Howdy, partner! Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily nods and smiles. She sees the doll and takes it out of the box. She says, "This is my baby. She is so cute and soft!" + +Ben sees the book and takes it out of the box. He says, "This is my story. It has many pictures and words!" + +They play with their new things and have fun. They do not see the dust that covers everything in the box. They do not care about the dust. They only care about their pretty things and their imagination. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big building. It is bright and shiny. It has many windows and doors. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lily says. "What is it?" + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe it is a school. Or a hospital. Or a castle." + +"Can we go inside?" Lily asks. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +Ben nods. He is curious too. They walk to the building. They see a door. It has a sign. But they cannot read it. + +"Let's open it," Ben says. He pushes the door. It is not locked. It opens. + +They go inside. They see a big hall. It has many chairs and tables. It has a big screen. It has a stage. It has lights and speakers. + +"Wow, this is cool!" Lily says. "What is this place?" + +"I think it is a theater," Ben says. "People come here to watch shows. And to act and sing and dance." + +"Really?" Lily says. "That sounds fun. Can we watch a show?" + +Ben shrugs. He does not see anyone. He does not hear any noise. He thinks the theater is empty. + +"Maybe not today," he says. "Maybe another day. Come on, let's go back. It is getting late." + +Lily nods. She is a little sad. She wants to see a show. But she is also hungry and tired. She follows Ben. They go out of the door. They close it behind them. + +They walk back to their homes. They say goodbye. They promise to come back another day. Maybe then they can watch a show. Or maybe they can act and sing and dance themselves. They smile. They are happy. They have a new place to play. +Tom liked waffles very much. He liked to eat them with butter and honey. Every morning, his mom made him a waffle for breakfast. He was happy. + +One day, his mom had to go to the store. She told Tom to stay at home with his dad. She said she would be back soon. Tom was sad. He wanted to go with his mom. He was worried she would not come back. + +Tom's dad said he would make him a waffle. He said it would be fun. He said they would watch a show on TV. Tom nodded. He tried to be brave. He hoped his mom would come back. + +Tom's dad went to the kitchen. He took out the waffle maker. He poured some batter. He closed the lid. He waited for the beep. He did not hear the beep. He smelled something bad. He opened the lid. The waffle was burned. It was black and hard. It looked like a rock. + +Tom's dad said sorry. He said he would make another waffle. He said he would be more careful. He said he would not burn it. Tom shook his head. He did not want another waffle. He wanted his mom. He was worried she would not come back. + +Tom heard a knock on the door. He ran to the door. He opened it. He saw his mom. She had a big smile. She had a bag. She said she was back. She said she missed him. She said she had a surprise for him. She took out a box. She opened it. It was a waffle. It was golden and soft. It had butter and honey. It looked like a star. + +Tom was happy. He hugged his mom. He said he loved her. He said he was sorry he was worried. He said he was glad she was back. He said he wanted to eat the waffle. His mom said okay. She said she loved him too. She said she was sorry she was gone. She said she was proud of him. She said he could eat the waffle. + +Tom and his mom went to the table. They sat down. They ate the waffle. They shared it. They talked. They laughed. They were happy. Tom's dad came to the table. He saw the waffle. He saw the smile. He said he was happy too. He said he was sorry he burned the waffle. He said he would try again. Tom said okay. He said he liked his dad too. He said he liked his waffle. He said he liked his family. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. They run, jump, and kick a ball. This is exercise. Exercise is good for them. It makes them strong and happy. + +One day, Lily and Ben see a big box outside. It has a bow on it. It is a gift. They are curious. They want to see what is inside. + +"Who is it for?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is for us!" Ben says. + +They go to the box. They try to open it. But it is hard. The box is wrapped very well. They pull and tug. They rip and tear. They make a big mess. + +Suddenly, they hear a voice. It is Lily's mom. She is angry. + +"What are you doing?" she says. "That is not your gift. That is for your neighbor. He is sick. I made him a cake. It is inside the box. You ruined it!" + +Lily and Ben feel bad. They are sorry. They did not know. They did not ask. + +Lily's mom tells them to clean up. She tells them to say sorry to their neighbor. She tells them to make a new gift. She tells them a lesson. + +"Before you open something, you should ask. You should respect other people's things. You should not be greedy. You should be kind." + +Lily and Ben nod. They understand. They go to the kitchen. They help Lily's mom make a new cake. They make it orange. It is their neighbor's favorite color. They wrap it nicely. They put a new bow on it. + +They go to their neighbor's house. They knock on the door. They give him the cake. They say sorry. They say they hope he feels better. + +Their neighbor smiles. He thanks them. He says he forgives them. He says he appreciates their gift. He says he likes orange. + +Lily and Ben feel good. They are happy. They learned a lesson. They made a friend. They go back to play. They do more exercise. They have fun. +Timmy loves dinosaurs. He has many dinosaur toys in his room. He likes to act like a dinosaur and roar and stomp. He pretends he is a big T-rex or a fast raptor. + +One day, Timmy goes to the store with his mom. He sees a new dinosaur toy. It is very big and shiny. It can move and make sounds. Timmy wants the dinosaur toy. He asks his mom to buy it for him. + +But his mom says no. She says the dinosaur toy is too expensive. It costs a lot of money. She says they have enough dinosaur toys at home. She says they need to save money for other things. + +Timmy is sad and angry. He cries and shouts. He acts like a bad dinosaur. He tries to grab the dinosaur toy. He does not listen to his mom. + +His mom is not happy. She says Timmy is being naughty. She says he needs to calm down and say sorry. She says they will go home now. She takes Timmy by the hand and leaves the store. + +Timmy feels sorry. He knows he acted wrong. He says sorry to his mom. He says he loves her. He says he loves his dinosaur toys at home. He says he does not need the expensive dinosaur toy. + +His mom hugs him. She says she loves him too. She says she is proud of him for saying sorry. She says they can play with his dinosaur toys when they get home. She says they can act like good dinosaurs together. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree with many leaves. They want to climb the tree. + +"Can we climb the tree?" Sara asks Ben. + +"Yes, we can. But we have to be careful. The tree is very high and the branches are very thin. We don't want to fall and get hurt." Ben says. + +They start to climb the tree. They hold on to the branches and step on the leaves. They feel happy and brave. They reach the top of the tree. They can see the whole park and the sky. + +"Wow, this is so fun!" Sara says. + +"Look, there is a bird. It is singing a song." Ben says. + +They listen to the bird. They like the song. They start to dance on the branch. They move their arms and legs. They smile and laugh. + +But the branch is not strong. It starts to crack. It breaks and falls. Sara and Ben fall with the branch. They scream and cry. + +"Ouch, ouch, ouch!" Sara says. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben says. + +They land on the grass. They are hurt. They have scratches and bruises. They are sad and scared. + +"Are you okay?" Sara asks Ben. + +"I think so. Are you okay?" Ben asks Sara. + +"I think so. But it hurts a lot." Sara says. + +They hug each other. They try to be brave. They see a lady. She is their teacher. She hears their cries. She runs to them. + +"What happened? Are you hurt?" She asks. + +"We climbed the tree. We danced on the branch. The branch broke. We fell." Sara says. + +"Oh, you poor things. Come here. Let me see your wounds. I have a first aid kit. I can help you." She says. + +She takes them to a bench. She cleans their wounds. She puts bandages and stickers on them. She gives them water and cookies. She tells them stories. She makes them feel better. + +"Thank you, teacher. You are very nice." Ben says. + +"Yes, thank you, teacher. You are very kind." Sara says. + +"You're welcome, Sara and Ben. I'm glad you're okay. But next time, please don't climb the tree. It is too dangerous. You could get hurt. You could break the tree. You could scare the bird. You could miss the yet." She says. + +"The yet? What is the yet?" Sara asks. + +"The yet is a special thing. It is a surprise. It is a gift. It is something you have not seen yet. But you will see it soon. If you are good and patient and curious. Do you want to see the yet?" She asks. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Sara and Ben say. + +"Okay, then. Follow me. I will show you the yet. It is in the park. It is very big and colorful and beautiful. It is something you will love. It is something you can dance with. It is a balloon." She says. + +She takes them to a big balloon. It is red and yellow and blue and green. It is shaped like a star. It has a string. It floats in the air. + +"Wow, this is the yet? This is amazing!" Sara says. + +"This is the best yet ever! Can we touch it? Can we hold it? Can we dance with it?" Ben says. + +"Of course you can. This is your yet. This is your balloon. This is your reward for being brave and kind and sorry. You can share it and enjoy it and have fun with it. But you have to be careful. Don't let it go. Don't let it fly away. Don't let it pop. Keep it safe and happy. Just like you." She says. + +She gives them the string. They hold the string. They hold the balloon. They hold each other. They are happy and grateful. They dance with the balloon. They dance in the park. They dance under the sky. They dance with the bird. They dance with the teacher. They dance with the yet. They dance with joy. +Ben was a boy who liked to play with frogs. He would catch them in the pond and put them in a jar. He did not care if the frogs were scared or sad. He just wanted to have fun. + +One day, he saw a big frog with no hair on its head. He thought it was funny and ugly. He wanted to catch it and show it to his friends. He ran after the frog and tried to grab it. But the frog was fast and smart. It jumped over a rock and hid behind a bush. + +Ben did not see the rock and the bush. He only saw the frog. He kept running and did not look where he was going. He tripped over the rock and fell into the bush. He hurt his knee and his face. He cried and cried. + +The frog came out of the bush and looked at Ben. It felt sorry for him. It hopped over to him and gave him a gentle lick. It wanted to help him and make him feel better. + +Ben was surprised and touched. He realized that the frog was not funny or ugly. It was kind and brave. He said sorry to the frog and let it go. He learned that he should not judge others by how they look. He should be kind and respectful to all living things. He and the frog became friends. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big box in the street. They decided to make it into a boat and sail to a faraway land. + +They cut a hole in the box and put a stick and a cloth on it. They also drew windows and doors on the sides. They pushed the box to the park and put it on the pond. They climbed inside and pretended to be sailors. + +"Look, Sue, we are sailing to a rich island where we can find treasure and candy!" Tom said. + +"Yes, Tom, this is so much fun! I wonder what we will see on the way!" Sue said. + +They waved to the ducks and the fish and the birds. They sang songs and told stories. They were very happy. + +But then, they saw a big, noisy thing coming towards them. It was a subway train that ran under the park. It made the water shake and splash. The box boat started to sink. + +"Help, help, we are sinking!" Tom and Sue shouted. + +Some people who were walking in the park heard them and ran to help. They pulled them out of the water and wrapped them in towels. They asked them what they were doing. + +"We were sailing to a rich island, but the subway train made our boat sink!" Tom and Sue said. + +The people shook their heads and smiled. They told them that they should not play in the pond with a box. They said that the pond was not safe and that the subway train was not a monster. They said that they should play with their toys at home or in the playground. + +Tom and Sue felt sorry and thanked the people. They learned that they should not go to dangerous places and that they should listen to grown-ups. They also learned that they did not need to sail to a rich island to have fun. They had each other and their imagination. That was enough. +Ben and Mia are playing in the park. They like to slide and swing and run. They see a big red door. It says "exit". They want to know what is behind the door. + +They go to the door and try to open it. But it is hard. The door is locked. They push and pull and kick. But the door does not open. They are sad. They want to see what is behind the door. + +They hear a loud noise. It is a fire truck. It has a siren and a ladder and a hose. It stops near the door. The firemen jump out. They have helmets and coats and boots. They see Ben and Mia. + +"What are you doing here?" one fireman asks. "This door is for emergencies only. It leads to the fire station. You should not try to open it. It is dangerous." + +Ben and Mia are scared. They did not know it was a bad door. They say sorry to the fireman. They do not want to go to the fire station. They want to go back to the park. + +The fireman is nice. He smiles and says, "It's okay. You did not mean to do anything wrong. But you should always be careful and follow the signs. Now, let's go back to the park. Do you want to see the fire truck?" + +Ben and Mia nod. They are happy. They follow the fireman to the fire truck. They see the siren and the ladder and the hose. They think the fire truck is cool. They forget about the door. They have fun with the fireman and the fire truck. +Anna and Ben were bored. They had played with all their toys and read all their books. They wanted to do something new and fun. + +"Let's go outside and play," Ben said. "Maybe we can find something cool." + +"Okay," Anna agreed. "But we have to wear our hats and sunscreen. It is very hot today." + +They put on their hats and sunscreen and went outside. They saw a big cooler in the yard. It was blue and had a lid. + +"What is in there?" Anna wondered. + +"Let's find out," Ben said. He lifted the lid and peeked inside. + +"Wow!" he exclaimed. "There are lots of ice and drinks and snacks. Mom and dad must have put them there for later." + +"Can we have some?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe we should ask first." + +But before they could ask, they heard a loud noise. It was a spring. It was hidden under the cooler. It made the cooler jump up and down. It surprised Anna and Ben. They screamed and ran away. + +The cooler bounced and spilled ice and drinks and snacks all over the yard. It was a big mess. + +Mom and dad came out and saw what happened. They were not happy. + +"Who did this?" mom asked. + +"It was not us," Anna and Ben said. "It was the spring. It was a bad spring. It made the cooler jump." + +Mom and dad looked at the spring. They realized it was a prank. They had bought it at a joke shop. They wanted to surprise their friends later. + +They felt sorry for Anna and Ben. They hugged them and said they were sorry. + +"It's okay," Anna and Ben said. "But can we have some snacks now?" + +"Sure," mom and dad said. "But let's clean up the mess first." + +They all worked together to clean up the yard. Then they had some snacks and drinks. They laughed and talked. They had fun. + +It was an ordinary day, but it was also a special day. They learned something new and had a good time. They were happy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with blocks and puzzles. One day, they find a big puzzle with many pieces. It has a picture of a farm with animals and plants. + +"Let's do the puzzle together!" Lily says. She takes a piece and looks for where it fits. Tom does the same. They work hard and have fun. + +After a while, they only have one piece left. It is a piece of the sky. Lily and Tom look for the empty spot on the puzzle. They find it and put the piece in. The puzzle is complete! + +"Yay! We did it!" Lily and Tom shout. They give each other a high five. They look at the puzzle and smile. It is very pretty and lively. They see cows, pigs, chickens, sheep, horses, dogs, cats, trees, flowers, grass, and sun. + +"Can we do it again?" Tom asks. + +"Sure! But first, let's show it to mom and dad. They will be proud of us!" Lily says. + +They pick up the puzzle carefully and run to the living room. They show their parents their work. Mom and dad are happy and proud. They hug and praise Lily and Tom. + +"You are very smart and creative!" mom says. + +"You are very good and cooperative!" dad says. + +Lily and Tom feel happy and proud too. They smile and hug their parents. They love doing puzzles and they love their family. +Lily and Tom wanted to see the parade. They put on their hats and coats and went outside. They saw many people and cars and flags and balloons. They heard music and horns and cheers. They were happy. + +But then the sky became dark and cloudy. It started to rain. The rain was cold and wet. Lily and Tom did not like the rain. They tried to find a place to hide. They looked for a tree or a shop or a bus. But they could not find any. They were sad. + +The rain became stronger and stronger. The parade stopped. The people and cars and flags and balloons went away. The music and horns and cheers stopped. Lily and Tom were alone. They were wet and cold and hungry. They cried. + +They tried to go back home. But they did not know the way. They were lost. They asked some people for help. But the people did not listen. They were busy and angry and rude. They ignored Lily and Tom. They were mean. + +Lily and Tom were scared and tired. They sat on the sidewalk and hugged each other. They hoped that someone would find them and take them home. But no one did. They were forgotten. They were unhappy. The end. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. They also have a big bookcase. + +One day, Lily and Max want to play a game. They decide to see who can find the most books on the bookcase. They are very competitive. They want to win. + +"Ready, set, go!" Lily says. She runs to the bookcase and grabs a book. She puts it on the floor. "One book for me!" she says. + +Max runs to the bookcase too. He sees a book he likes. He takes it and puts it on the floor. "One book for me too!" he says. + +Lily and Max keep taking books from the bookcase. They count them out loud. "Two books for me!" "Two books for me too!" "Three books for me!" "Three books for me too!" They talk very fast. + +Soon, the bookcase is empty. Lily and Max have the same number of books. They look at each other. They don't know who won. + +"Who has more books?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know," Max says. + +They look at the books on the floor. They see many colors and pictures. They feel curious. + +"Maybe we can read the books," Lily says. + +"Maybe we can learn new things," Max says. + +They agree to read the books together. They pick up a book and sit on the bed. They open the book and look at the words. They try to read them. They talk to each other and help each other. + +They forget about the game. They have fun reading the books. They are not competitive anymore. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Ben had a truck. They were having fun, but they also wanted to learn new things. + +"Look, Lily, this is a clock," Ben said, pointing to the wall. "It tells us the time. See, the big hand and the little hand move around the numbers." + +"Wow, that's cool," Lily said. "Can I touch it?" + +"No, you can't. It's too high. And Mommy said we shouldn't touch it. It might break." + +"OK, then. What else can we learn?" Lily asked. + +Ben looked around and saw a scale in the corner. It was Mommy's scale. She used it to weigh herself every morning. + +"Let's play with the scale," Ben said. "We can weigh ourselves and see how big we are." + +"OK, that sounds fun," Lily said. "But how do we use it?" + +Ben showed her how to step on the scale and read the numbers. He went first. + +"Look, I weigh 35 pounds," he said proudly. "I'm a big boy." + +Lily clapped her hands. "That's great, Ben. Now it's my turn." + +She stepped on the scale and waited for the numbers to show up. But nothing happened. The scale was broken. + +"Oh no, what did we do?" Lily cried. "We broke Mommy's scale. She will be so mad at us." + +Ben was scared too. He didn't want to get in trouble. He looked at the clock. It was almost time for Mommy to come home. + +"Quick, let's hide the scale," he said. "Maybe she won't notice." + +They tried to lift the scale, but it was too heavy. They couldn't move it. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud bark. It was Rex, their dog. He was a big, fierce dog. He liked to chase cats and squirrels. He also liked to chew on things. + +"Uh-oh, Rex is coming," Lily said. "He will see the scale and think it's a toy. He will make a big mess." + +They ran to the door and tried to close it. But Rex was faster. He pushed the door open and ran into the living room. He saw the scale and ran towards it. + +"Rex, no!" Ben shouted. "That's not a toy. That's Mommy's scale. Leave it alone." + +But Rex didn't listen. He grabbed the scale with his teeth and shook it hard. He made a loud noise. He broke the scale even more. + +Lily and Ben were terrified. They knew they were in big trouble. They wished they had never played with the scale. They wished they had listened to Mommy. They wished Rex would stop. + +But Rex didn't stop. He kept chewing on the scale. He was having fun. He didn't know he was doing something bad. + +He didn't know Mommy was coming home. He didn't know she was about to open the door. He didn't know she was about to see the mess. + +He didn't know he was about to hear a very loud scream. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big sign near the swings. The sign has many words and pictures. Tom and Anna do not know what the sign says. + +"Look, Anna, a sign!" Tom says. "What do you think it says?" + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe it says something about the swings. Do you want to swing?" Anna says. + +"Yes, let's swing!" Tom says. They run to the swings and sit on them. They push each other and go high. They feel happy and free. + +But then, they hear a loud voice. It is a man. He is angry. He comes to the swings and points at the sign. + +"Hey, you two, get off the swings! Can't you read the sign? It says these swings are for the expensive club only. You have to pay to use them. You are not in the club. You are not allowed here. Go away!" the man says. + +Tom and Anna are scared. They do not understand why the man is so mean. They do not have money to pay. They just want to have fun. They get off the swings and run away. They look for a place to hide. + +They find a big tree. Behind the tree, there is a shadow. The shadow is dark and cool. Tom and Anna go into the shadow. They hug each other and cry. + +"Why is the man so mean, Tom?" Anna says. + +"I don't know, Anna. Maybe he is sad. Maybe he does not have friends. Maybe he does not know how to play. Maybe he does not like the sign either." Tom says. + +"Maybe, Tom. But we have each other. We are friends. We know how to play. We do not need the sign. We do not need the expensive club. We have the shadow. The shadow is our club. The shadow is free." Anna says. + +"Yes, Anna. You are right. The shadow is our club. The shadow is free. The shadow is fun. We can play anything we want in the shadow. We can be happy in the shadow." Tom says. + +They smile and wipe their tears. They hold hands and go into the shadow. They play and laugh and forget about the sign and the man and the swings. They are happy in the shadow. The shadow is their club. The shadow is free. The end. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box. It has a lock on it. They want to see what is inside. + +Tom and Mia look for a key. They look under the slide. They look behind the bench. They look in the trash can. They do not find a key. + +Then, they see a mark on the lock. It is a star. Mia has a star on her necklace. She takes it off and puts it in the lock. She turns it. The lock opens. Tom and Mia unlock the box. + +They lift the lid. They see many toys. There are dolls, cars, balls, books, and more. Tom and Mia are happy. They take out the toys and play with them. They share and have fun. + +The box is wide. It has a lot of space. Tom and Mia put the toys back in the box when they are done. They close the lid and lock it. They leave the star in the lock. They hope to find the box again. They say goodbye to the park and go home. +One day, a big cow and a little cow were walking in the field. They saw a fence with a sign that said "Do not go". The big cow was curious and wanted to see what was behind the fence. The little cow was scared and wanted to stay away. + +"Come on, let's go and look," the big cow said. "Maybe there is something good to eat or play with." + +"No, no, we should not go," the little cow said. "The sign says do not go. Maybe there is something bad or dangerous." + +The big cow did not listen to the little cow. He pushed the fence with his horns and made a hole. He went through the hole and saw a big house with a lot of people and cars. He smelled something yummy and followed his nose. He found a big grill with a lot of beef on it. He licked his lips and wanted to eat the beef. + +The little cow stayed behind the fence and watched the big cow. He was worried and hoped the big cow would be safe. + +But the big cow was not safe. The people saw him and shouted and ran. They were angry and scared. They picked up sticks and stones and threw them at the big cow. They hit him and hurt him. The big cow was sorry and wanted to go back to the field. He ran to the fence and tried to go through the hole. But he was too big and got stuck. He mooed and cried for help. + +The little cow heard him and ran to him. He pushed him and pulled him and helped him get out of the hole. He licked his wounds and comforted him. + +"Are you okay?" the little cow asked. + +"I am okay, thank you," the big cow said. "You are a good friend. I was wrong and foolish. I should have listened to you and stayed away from the fence. I learned my lesson. The fence was there to keep us safe, not to keep us out." + +The little cow smiled and nodded. He was glad the big cow was okay. He was also glad he was brave and smart. He knew the fence was there to keep them safe, not to keep them out. + +The end. + +Moral value: Listen to your friends and respect the rules. They are there to keep you safe, not to keep you out. + +Foreshadowing or setup and payoff: The sign that says "Do not go" foreshadows the danger behind the fence. The beef on the grill sets up the big cow's temptation and the people's anger. The hole in the fence pays off the big cow's curiosity and the little cow's help. +Tom and Lily were playing with blocks in their room. They liked to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. But they did not have enough blocks to make everything they wanted. + +"Can I have some of your blocks?" Lily asked Tom. + +"No, they are mine. You have enough," Tom said. + +"But I want to make a big castle. Please, Tom, share with me," Lily said. + +"No, go away. These are my blocks," Tom said. He pushed Lily and made her fall. + +Lily was angry and sad. She saw a candle on the table. She had an idea. She took the candle and went to Tom's blocks. She put the candle near the blocks and said, "If I can't have your blocks, no one can. I will burn them all." + +Tom saw what Lily was doing and shouted, "No, Lily, stop! You are bad. You will burn the blocks and the house and us. Give me the candle!" + +But Lily did not listen. She held the candle closer to the blocks. The blocks started to smoke and smell bad. Tom and Lily were scared. They heard their mom coming. + +"What are you doing?" Mom said. She saw the candle and the blocks and the smoke. She was angry and worried. She took the candle from Lily and put it out. She took the blocks from Tom and put them away. She said, "You are both naughty. You could have started a fire. You could have hurt yourselves and the house. Blocks are not for burning. They are for playing and sharing. You need to say sorry to each other and to me. And you will not play with blocks or candles for a long time." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They said sorry to each other and to Mom. They hugged and cried. They learned that burning is not useful or fun. They learned that sharing is better than fighting. They learned that blocks are for building, not for burning. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play and share in the classroom. They were loyal to each other and helped each other with hard things. + +One day, a new boy came to the classroom. His name was Max. He had a big toy car that he did not want to share. He said it was his and his only. He took Tom's crayons and Lily's doll and put them in his car. + +Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They asked Max to give back their things, but he said no. He laughed and drove his car around the classroom. He bumped into other kids and made them cry. + +Tom and Lily had a plan. They waited until Max was not looking. Then they ran to his car and grabbed their things. They ran back to their seats and put them in their bags. + +Max saw them and yelled. He was very mad. He ran after them and tried to take their things again. But Tom and Lily were faster and smarter. They dodged him and ran to the teacher. They told her what Max did and showed her their things. + +The teacher was not happy with Max. She scolded him and made him say sorry. She took his car and put it in a closet. She said he could not play with it until he learned to share and be nice. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They hugged each other and thanked the teacher. They went back to their seats and played with their things. They were still best friends. They were loyal to each other and helped each other with hard things. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many shiny things hanging from it. They wanted to get some of the shiny things. They were like prizes. + +"Let's gather some prizes!" Ben said. He ran to the tree and tried to reach a red shiny thing. But it was too high. He jumped and jumped, but he could not get it. + +Lily had an idea. She found a long stick on the ground. She gave it to Ben. "Use this to get the prize!" she said. + +Ben took the stick and poked the red shiny thing. It fell down. He caught it. It was a balloon. He was happy. He gave it to Lily. "Here, this is for you!" he said. + +Lily smiled. She thanked Ben. She saw a yellow shiny thing. She wanted it too. She gave the stick back to Ben. "Can you get that one for me?" she asked. + +Ben nodded. He poked the yellow shiny thing. It fell down. He caught it. It was a balloon too. He gave it to Lily. "Here, this is for you too!" he said. + +Lily was very happy. She hugged Ben. They had two balloons. They were like prizes. They decided to gather more prizes. They poked and caught many shiny things. They had balloons, stars, and bells. They were very proud. + +But they were also very tired. They had been playing for a long time. They needed a rest. They sat under the tree. They looked at their prizes. They were happy. + +They did not see the big sign on the tree. It said: "Do not touch. These are decorations for the party." They did not know that they had made a big mess. They did not know that someone was very angry. They did not know that they were in trouble. +Lily and Ben wanted to help their dad make dinner. Dad was using the grill to cook some meat and corn. Lily and Ben liked corn a lot. + +"Can we decorate the corn, dad?" Lily asked. She had some butter and salt in her hands. + +"Sure, you can decorate the corn, but be careful. The grill is very hot. You have to wait until I put the corn on a plate," dad said. + +"Okay, dad. We will wait," Ben said. He had some cheese and ketchup in his hands. + +Dad finished cooking the meat and the corn. He put them on a big plate and carried it to the table. Lily and Ben followed him with their decorations. + +"Here you go, kids. You can decorate your corn now. But don't use too much cheese and ketchup. They are not good for you," dad said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They took a little corn each and started to decorate it. Lily put some butter and salt on her corn. Ben put some cheese and ketchup on his corn. They made their corn look very colorful and tasty. + +"Look, dad. We decorated our corn. Do you like it?" Lily and Ben asked. + +Dad smiled. He looked at their corn and said, "I like it very much. You did a great job. Now let's eat. I'm sure your corn is delicious." +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide and swing and run. Lily saw a big hill and wanted to climb it. She said to Tom, "Let's go up the hill and see what is there." + +Tom was not sure. He said, "The hill is very high and steep. We have to be careful. Maybe we will fall or get hurt." + +Lily said, "Don't be scared. It will be fun. Come on, follow me." She ran to the hill and started to climb. Tom followed her, but he was slow and careful. He held on to the grass and the rocks. + +Lily reached the top of the hill and looked around. She saw a big lake and a lot of trees and flowers. She said, "Wow, this is so pretty. Look, Tom, look what I found." + +Tom was still climbing. He was almost at the top. He said, "I'm coming, Lily, wait for me." He took one more step and then he felt something pull on his leg. He looked down and saw that his pants were stuck on a branch. He tried to pull them free, but they ripped. He said, "Oh no, my pants! They are broken!" + +Lily heard Tom and turned around. She saw him with a big hole in his pants. She said, "Oh no, Tom, your pants! They are broken!" She ran to him and tried to help him. She said, "Don't worry, Tom, we can fix them. Maybe we can find a needle and a thread. Or maybe we can use a leaf or a flower." + +Tom was sad and embarrassed. He said, "I don't want to fix them. I want to go home. I don't like this hill. It is not fun. It is bad." + +Lily said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't know this would happen. I just wanted to see what was there. I didn't mean to make you sad. Come on, let's go down the hill and find your mom. She will make you feel better." + +Tom said, "Okay, Lily. Thank you for being my friend. But next time, let's play somewhere else. Somewhere with no hills and no branches and no holes in my pants." +Tim and Lily were playing in the park with their toy cars and dolls. They liked to pretend they were on a big adventure, driving and flying to different places. They were having fun and laughing. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It sounded like a big bang. They looked around and saw a man with a gun. He was running and shouting. He looked angry and scary. Tim and Lily were scared. They did not know what to do. They panicked. + +"Tim, what is that?" Lily asked, holding her doll tight. + +"I don't know, Lily. It's a gun. It can hurt people. We have to hide!" Tim said, grabbing his car. + +They ran behind a big tree and crouched down. They hoped the man with the gun would not see them. They hoped he would go away. + +But then they saw another man. He was wearing a blue shirt and a badge. He had a gun too, but he looked kind and brave. He was chasing the man with the gun. He shouted, "Stop! Police!" + +The man with the gun did not stop. He turned around and pointed his gun at the man with the blue shirt. Tim and Lily gasped. They were afraid the man with the gun would shoot the man with the blue shirt. + +But then they heard another loud noise. It was the man with the blue shirt. He shot his gun first. He hit the man with the gun in the leg. The man with the gun fell down and dropped his gun. He groaned and cried. + +The man with the blue shirt ran to the man with the gun and handcuffed him. He called for help on his radio. He said, "I got him. He's down. Send an ambulance." + +Then he looked around and saw Tim and Lily behind the tree. He smiled and waved at them. He said, "Are you okay, kids? Don't be scared. I'm here to help. You did a good job hiding. You're very brave." + +Tim and Lily felt relieved and happy. They smiled and waved back. They said, "Thank you, sir. You're very kind. You saved us." + +The man with the blue shirt came over and gave them a hug. He said, "You're welcome, kids. I'm glad you're safe. Let's go find your parents. They must be worried about you." + +Tim and Lily nodded and followed him. They held their toys and each other's hand. They felt safe and proud. They had survived a big adventure. +Anna was a restless girl. She did not like to sit still or listen to her mom. She liked to run and jump and play with her toys. But sometimes she played too rough and broke her toys. She did not mean to destroy them, but she did not know how to be gentle. + +One day, she found a fairy in her garden. The fairy was small and pretty, with wings and a dress. She sparkled in the sun. Anna was very curious and wanted to play with the fairy. She reached out her hand and grabbed the fairy. The fairy was scared and tried to fly away, but Anna held her tight. + +"Let me go, let me go!" the fairy cried. "You are hurting me!" + +Anna did not listen. She wanted to see the fairy up close. She brought the fairy to her room and put her in a jar. She poked holes in the lid and gave the fairy some water and a flower. She thought the fairy would be happy, but the fairy was not. The fairy was sad and angry. She wanted to be free and fly in the air. + +The fairy used her magic to make the jar shake and crack. She made a loud noise that made Anna come to see. Anna saw the jar was broken and the fairy was gone. She was mad and sad. She wanted the fairy back. She looked around her room and saw the fairy hiding behind her teddy bear. She ran to catch the fairy, but the fairy was faster. The fairy flew around the room and knocked down Anna's books and dolls and crayons. She wanted to destroy Anna's things, like Anna destroyed her home. + +Anna cried and cried. She did not like the fairy anymore. She wanted the fairy to stop and go away. She called her mom and told her what happened. Her mom came and saw the mess. She was not happy. She told Anna to clean up her room and say sorry to the fairy. She told Anna to be nice and gentle to all living things, even fairies. She told Anna to learn from her mistake and not do it again. + +Anna did what her mom said. She cleaned up her room and said sorry to the fairy. She told the fairy she was sorry for hurting her and trapping her. She told the fairy she wanted to be her friend. The fairy listened and saw Anna was sorry. She forgave Anna and said she was sorry too for destroying her things. She told Anna she wanted to be her friend too, but she needed to be free and fly in the air. She asked Anna to let her go. + +Anna nodded and opened the window. She let the fairy go and watched her fly away. She waved goodbye and smiled. She felt better and learned her lesson. She decided to be more careful and kind to all living things, even fairies. She hoped to see the fairy again someday, but only if the fairy wanted to. She was still a restless girl, but she was also a good girl. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big ball of string. They think of many things they can do with it. + +"Let's make a kite!" Tom says. He gets a stick and ties some string to it. He finds a piece of paper and cuts it into a triangle. He glues it to the stick and the string. He makes a tail with more paper and string. + +"Let's make a necklace!" Sue says. She gets some beads and puts them on a piece of string. She ties the ends together and puts it around her neck. She makes another one for Tom. + +They run around the park with their kite and necklaces. They feel happy and wild. They laugh and shout. + +But then, a big wind comes. It blows the kite away. Tom and Sue try to catch it, but it is too fast. The string breaks and the kite flies high in the sky. + +"Oh no!" Tom says. "Our kite is gone!" + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Sue says. "It was a nice kite." + +They hug each other. They still have their necklaces. They look at the sky and see the kite. It looks like a bird. + +"Maybe it will make a new friend," Tom says. + +"Maybe it will have a wild adventure," Sue says. + +They smile and hold hands. They go home. They are still friends. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together. Today is Lily's birthday. She is four years old. She is happy. + +Lily's mom makes a cake for her. It has pink frosting and candles. Lily's mom says, "Happy birthday, Lily! You can blow the candles and make a wish." + +Lily blows the candles and says, "I wish Tom can come to my party." She looks at the door. She hopes Tom will come soon. + +Tom is on his way to Lily's house. He has a gift for her. It is a cool hat. It has ears and a tail. It looks like a cat. Tom likes cats. He thinks Lily will like the hat too. + +Tom knocks on the door. Lily's mom opens it. She says, "Hello, Tom. Come in. Lily is waiting for you." + +Tom sees Lily. He says, "Happy birthday, Lily! I have a gift for you." He gives her the hat. Lily smiles. She says, "Thank you, Tom. I love the hat. It is cool. It is like a cat." + +Lily puts the hat on her head. She and Tom play with the hat. They pretend to be cats. They meow and purr. They have fun. + +Lily's mom says, "It is time to eat the cake. Come on, kids. Let's celebrate." Lily and Tom go to the table. They eat the cake. It is yummy. They sing happy birthday to Lily. They hug each other. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom liked to sort things. He sorted his toys by color, shape and size. He sorted his books by alphabet. He sorted his clothes by season. He was very enthusiastic about sorting. He wanted to sort everything he saw. + +One day, he saw his mom's keys on the table. He thought they looked interesting. He wanted to sort them by how shiny they were, how big they were and how many teeth they had. He took the keys and ran to his room. He did not ask his mom if he could play with them. + +His mom was looking for her keys. She needed them to go to the store. She searched the whole house, but she could not find them. She was very worried and angry. She called Tom and asked him if he had seen her keys. Tom said he had them in his room. He said he was sorting them. + +His mom ran to his room and saw the keys on the floor. They were mixed up and messy. Some of them were bent and broken. She was very upset and sad. She said to Tom, "You should not have taken my keys without asking. You should not have played with them. They are not toys. They are important. They help me open doors and start the car. Now I cannot go to the store. Now I have to get new keys. You have caused a lot of trouble." + +Tom felt very sorry and ashamed. He did not mean to make his mom unhappy. He did not know the keys were so important. He just wanted to sort them. He said to his mom, "I am sorry, mom. I did not know. I like to sort things. I thought the keys were fun. I will not do it again." + +His mom hugged him and said, "I forgive you, Tom. But you have to learn to ask before you take things. You have to learn to respect other people's things. You have to learn to be careful with things that are not yours. Sorting is good, but not everything can be sorted. Some things are better left alone." + +The moral value of the story is to respect other people's things and to ask before you take them. The conflict is between Tom and his mom over the keys. The bad ending is that the keys are damaged and the mom cannot go to the store. The foreshadowing or setup and payoff is that Tom likes to sort everything he sees, which leads to him taking the keys and messing them up. +Ben and Mia liked to swim in the pool. They had a big pool in their backyard. They wore swimsuits and goggles. They splashed and kicked and blew bubbles. + +One day, they saw something shiny at the bottom of the pool. It was a screw. Ben wanted to get it. He said, "I can swim down and get the screw. It looks cool." + +Mia said, "No, Ben. It is too deep. You might get hurt. And Mom said we should not touch screws. They are sharp and dirty." + +But Ben was restless. He did not listen to Mia. He took a big breath and swam down. He grabbed the screw. He felt proud. He swam up. + +But then he felt a pain in his hand. The screw had cut him. He saw blood in the water. He cried, "Ow, ow, ow!" + +Mia heard him. She swam to him. She saw his hand. She said, "Oh, Ben. You are bleeding. Come, we need to get out of the pool. We need to tell Mom." + +They got out of the pool. They ran to Mom. Mom saw Ben's hand. She said, "Oh, Ben. What did you do? You should not have touched the screw. It is dangerous. Let me clean your wound and put a bandage on it." + +She cleaned Ben's wound and put a bandage on it. She gave him a hug and a kiss. She said, "You are brave, Ben. But you need to be careful. And you need to listen to Mia. She is your sister. She loves you and wants you to be safe." + +Ben said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Mia. I was silly. I won't touch screws again. I love you too." + +Mom said, "It's okay, Ben. I'm glad you are okay. Now, why don't you and Mia have a snack and rest for a while. You had enough swimming for today." + +Ben and Mia had a snack and rested for a while. They felt better. They learned a lesson. They decided to swim only with toys and not with screws. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. But their favorite car is a big steel car. It is shiny and fast. They call it the silver racer. + +One day, they want to race with the silver racer. They go to the park with their mom. They find a long and smooth path. They put the silver racer on the path. They are eager to see who can make it go faster. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tim says. He pushes the silver racer with his hand. Sam does the same. The silver racer zooms along the path. It shines in the sun. Tim and Sam run after it. They laugh and cheer. + +"Wow, look at it go!" Sam says. "It is the best car ever!" + +"Yes, it is!" Tim agrees. "But I think I can make it go faster than you!" + +"No way!" Sam says. "I can make it go faster than you!" + +They reach the end of the path. They pick up the silver racer. They turn around and race again. They have fun with their shiny steel car. They are happy brothers. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and pretend they were on a big plane. They had a cardboard box that they painted blue and red. They put some stickers on it and made it look like a real plane. + +One day, they decided to have an adventurous trip. They put on their hats and scarves and climbed into the box. They made plane noises and waved to their moms. "Bye bye, we are going to fly!" they shouted. + +Their moms smiled and waved back. They were happy to see their children having fun. They decided to send them a surprise. They got some cookies and milk and put them in a basket. They tied a balloon to the basket and wrote a note. The note said: "To Tom and Lily, from your moms. Have a nice flight!" + +They waited until the children were busy flying their plane. Then they sneaked outside and put the basket near the box. They hid behind a bush and watched. + +Tom and Lily saw the balloon and the basket. They were curious and excited. They stopped their plane and got out of the box. They ran to the basket and opened it. They saw the cookies and milk and the note. They read the note and smiled. They were very happy and grateful. + +"Wow, look what our moms sent us!" Tom said. + +"They are so nice and sweet!" Lily said. + +They hugged each other and shared the cookies and milk. They thanked their moms and waved to them. They got back into their plane and continued their adventurous trip. They had a wonderful day. +Sara and Tom are playing in the garden. They see a big tree with many roots. Sara wants to dig a hole and find a root. Tom says, "No, don't do that. You will hurt the tree." + +Sara says, "But I want to see the root. It looks like a snake. Maybe it can move and talk." + +Tom says, "Roots don't move and talk. They help the tree grow and drink water. If you dig the root, the tree will be sad and sick." + +Sara says, "I don't want to make the tree sad and sick. But I want to play with the root. Can we play something else?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He says, "I have an idea. Let's pretend we are roots. We can lie on the ground and stretch our arms and legs. We can say, 'We are fast roots. We can reach the sun and the rain.'" + +Sara likes the idea. She says, "OK, let's do that. We are fast roots. We can reach the sun and the rain." + +They lie on the ground and stretch their arms and legs. They say, "We are fast roots. We can reach the sun and the rain." They laugh and have fun. The tree is happy and healthy. +Spot is a dog. He likes to play with his ball. He has a friend, Ben, who is a boy. Ben and Spot live in a big house with a garden. + +One day, Ben and Spot go to the park. They see many other dogs and children. Spot is happy. He runs and jumps and chases his ball. Ben is happy too. He laughs and throws the ball for Spot. + +But then, Spot sees a big dog. The big dog is black and has sharp teeth. He barks loudly at Spot. Spot is scared. He drops his ball and runs away. He looks for Ben, but he cannot find him. He is lost. He is anxious. + +"Spot! Spot! Where are you?" Ben calls. He is worried. He looks for Spot, but he cannot see him. He is sad. He is anxious. + +Spot hears Ben's voice. He is happy. He runs towards the sound. He sees Ben. He wags his tail and licks his face. Ben hugs Spot. He is happy too. + +"Spot, I'm so glad I found you. You are my best friend. I love you," Ben says. + +"I love you too, Ben. You are my best friend. I'm sorry I ran away. I was scared of the big dog," Spot says. + +"It's okay, Spot. I understand. The big dog was mean. But you are safe now. Come on, let's go home. We can play with your ball later," Ben says. + +Spot and Ben leave the park. They walk home. They are happy. They are not anxious anymore. They are best friends. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to help their mom in the kitchen. One day, mom was making a cake and asked them to get the mixer from the cupboard. Anna and Ben ran to the cupboard and saw the mixer on a high shelf. They wanted to reach it, but they were too small. + +"I have an idea," said Ben. "You push the chair to the cupboard and I climb on it. Then I can get the mixer for mom." + +"OK," said Anna. She pushed the chair to the cupboard and Ben climbed on it. He stretched his arm and grabbed the mixer. But he was not careful and the mixer slipped from his hand. It fell on the floor and broke into pieces. + +"Oh no!" said Ben. "We broke the mixer! Mom will be angry!" + +Anna and Ben were scared and sad. They did not know what to do. They heard mom coming to the kitchen and hid behind the table.