diff --git "a/TinyStories_1493.txt" "b/TinyStories_1493.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1493.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +The lady says, "A weapon? That is not a nice thing to play with. Weapons can hurt people and animals. You should play with something else. Something that is fun and safe. Like this ball." She shows them a red ball that she has in her bag. + +Sam and Ben look at the ball. It is round and shiny. It looks cool. They like the ball. They say, "Can we play with the ball?" + +The lady says, "Sure, you can play with the ball. But you have to share it. And you have to be nice to each other. And you have to give me the stick. I will throw it away." + +Sam and Ben agree. They give the lady the stick. They say, "Thank you for the ball. We are sorry for fighting. We will be friends." + +The lady says, "You are welcome. I am glad you are friends. Have fun with the ball. But be careful. Don't throw it too hard or too far. And don't hit anyone or anything with it. It is not a weapon. It is a toy." + +Sam and Ben nod. They take the ball and run to the grass. They throw the ball to each other. They laugh and smile. They have fun. They forget about the stick. They don't need a weapon. They have a cool ball. And they have each other. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Ben had a truck. They liked to display their toys on the sofa and pretend they were in a shop. + +"Look at my doll, she is so pretty," Lily said. "She has a pink dress and a bow in her hair." + +"My truck is better," Ben said. "It is big and strong and can carry heavy things." + +They both wanted to show off their toys to their mom, who was in the kitchen. They ran to the kitchen with their toys in their hands. + +"Mom, mom, look at our toys!" they shouted. + +Mom smiled and looked at their toys. She was proud of them for being creative and having fun. + +"Wow, your toys are very nice," she said. "You have a lovely doll, Lily, and a powerful truck, Ben. You are very good at displaying your toys." + +She gave them each a hug and a kiss. Then she poured some juice in two cups and gave them to Lily and Ben. + +"Here, have some juice, my sweeties," she said. "You must be thirsty after playing so hard." + +Lily and Ben thanked their mom and drank their juice. They liked the juice, it was sweet and cold. They felt happy and refreshed. + +They decided to share their toys and play together. They took their doll and their truck to the living room and displayed them on the sofa again. They pretended they were selling and buying them in their shop. They had a lot of fun and laughter. +Sara liked to play with her dog, Max. Max was a big, brown dog with a red collar. Sara and Max liked to run and jump and chase balls in the park. One day, Sara's mom said they could go to the park with Max. Sara was very happy. + +Sara put on her pink coat and her purple hat. She helped her mom put on Max's leash. They walked to the park, where they saw many other kids and dogs. Sara saw her friend, Ben, who had a small, white dog with a blue collar. Ben's dog was called Lily. + +"Hi, Sara! Hi, Max!" Ben said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +"Yes, please!" Sara said. She let go of Max's leash and ran to Ben and Lily. Max followed them, wagging his tail. + +They played for a long time, throwing balls and sticks and running around. Max was very fast and strong. He caught every ball and stick that Sara and Ben threw. Lily was slower and smaller. She barked and tried to catch them, but Max always got there first. + +Lily was not happy. She wanted to play, too. She thought Max was too big and too bossy. She decided to do something to make Max stop. She saw Max's red collar and had an idea. + +When Max was running back with a stick, Lily ran after him. She bit his collar and pulled hard. Max felt a tug and stopped. He looked back and saw Lily holding his collar. He tried to shake her off, but she held on tighter. She pulled harder and harder, until Max's collar came off. Lily ran away with the collar, wagging her tail. + +Max was very surprised. He felt his neck and saw that his collar was gone. He felt naked and sad. He looked around and saw that everyone was looking at him. Some kids and dogs were laughing. Max felt very embarrassed. He wanted his collar back. + +Sara saw what happened. She felt sorry for Max. She ran to him and hugged him. + +"Don't worry, Max. You are still a good dog. I love you," she said. + +She looked at Lily and said, "Lily, that was not nice. Give Max his collar back. Now." + +Lily looked at Sara and saw that she was angry. She felt a little guilty. She dropped the collar and ran to Ben. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. I'm sorry, Max. I was just playing," she said. + +Sara picked up the collar and put it back on Max. She patted his head and said, "There, Max. You are OK. You have your collar again. You are a brave dog." + +Max licked Sara's face and wagged his tail. He felt better. He forgave Lily. He was still a big, brown dog with a red collar. He was happy. +Sara and Tom like to play in the kitchen. They find a big jar of jam and a spoon. They open the jar and dip the spoon in the jam. They lick the jam and say, "Yum, yum, yum!" + +They see a big ball on the floor. They roll the ball to each other and laugh. They roll the ball too hard and it hits the jar of jam. The jar falls and breaks. Jam spills everywhere. Sara and Tom say, "Uh-oh!" + +They try to clean the jam with a cloth. They rub the cloth on the floor and on the table. But the jam is sticky and messy. They get jam on their hands and faces and clothes. They rub their eyes and nose and mouth. But the jam does not go away. They say, "Ew, ew, ew!" + +They hear Mom coming. They hide under the table. Mom sees the jam and the broken jar and the ball. She says, "Who did this?" She looks under the table and sees Sara and Tom. They say, "Sorry, Mom!" + +Mom is not happy. She says, "You two are in trouble. You made a big mess. You wasted the jam. You broke the jar. You need to take a bath and go to bed." She takes Sara and Tom to the bathroom. She washes them with soap and water. They say, "Ow, ow, ow!" + +They feel dizzy from the soap and the water and the jam. They say, "We don't like jam anymore." Mom says, "Maybe next time you will be more careful." She takes them to their room and tucks them in. She says, "Good night, Sara and Tom." They say, "Good night, Mom." They close their eyes and fall asleep. +Tom and Lily are playing on the beach. They make a big sand castle with a flag and a moat. They are very happy. + +"Look, a boat!" Lily says, pointing at the water. "Can we go on the boat?" + +Tom nods. He likes boats. He takes Lily's hand and they run to the shore. They see a man with a hat and a fishing rod. + +"Hello, kids," the man says. "Do you want to see what I caught?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Lily say. + +The man shows them a bucket. Inside the bucket, there are many fish. Some are big, some are small, some are shiny, some are dull. + +"Wow, so many fish!" Tom says. + +"They are disgusting!" Lily says. She makes a face. She does not like fish. They smell bad and look slimy. + +The man laughs. "They are not disgusting, they are delicious. I will cook them for dinner. Do you want to try some?" + +Tom nods. He likes fish. He thinks they taste good. + +Lily shakes her head. She does not want to try fish. She thinks they taste bad. + +The man smiles. "That's okay. Everyone has different tastes. You can have something else for dinner. Do you want to wave to the boat?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They like waving. They wave to the boat and the boat waves back. They are very happy. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big car. The car is shiny and new. A man comes out of the car. He wears a nice suit and a hat. He looks rich. + +"Wow, look at that car!" Tom says. "It is so big and shiny. I wish I had a car like that." + +Anna nods. She likes the car too. She wonders what it is like to be rich. She thinks rich people have many toys and candy. + +The man sees Tom and Anna. He smiles and walks to them. He speaks to them. + +"Hello, little ones. Do you like my car?" he asks. + +"Yes, sir. Your car is very nice," Tom says. + +"Thank you. Do you know what kind of car it is?" the man asks. + +Tom and Anna shake their heads. They do not know much about cars. + +"It is a Rolls-Royce. It is a very expensive and rare car. Only very rich people can have it," the man says. + +Tom and Anna's eyes grow wide. They are impressed by the man and his car. + +"Wow, you must be very rich, sir. Do you have many toys and candy?" Anna asks. + +The man laughs. He thinks Anna is cute and funny. + +"Well, I have some toys and candy, but not as many as you think. You see, being rich is not only about having things. It is also about being happy and kind," the man says. + +"Really? How do you be happy and kind?" Tom asks. + +The man kneels down and looks at Tom and Anna. He speaks to them. + +"You be happy and kind by being grateful for what you have, by sharing with others, by helping those in need, by learning new things, by making friends, by having fun, and by loving your family," he says. + +Tom and Anna think about what the man says. They realize that they have many things to be happy and kind about. They have a park to play in, a ground to run on, a sky to look at, toys to share, friends to talk to, and families to love. + +They smile and speak to the man. + +"Thank you, sir. You are very nice. We are happy and kind too. We have many things to be grateful for," they say. + +The man smiles and hugs them. He is happy and kind too. He has met two new friends. + +"You are very welcome, little ones. You are very smart and sweet. I am glad to meet you," he says. + +They say goodbye and the man goes back to his car. He drives away. Tom and Anna wave to him. They go back to playing in the park. They are happy and kind. They are rich in their own way. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. They make snowmen and snowballs and snow forts. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +But one day, Sara forgets her coat. She does not see it when she runs out the door. She only has her hat and her mittens. She does not feel cold at first. She is too busy playing with Ben. + +But then, the wind blows hard. It makes the snow fly in the air. It makes Sara shiver and shake. She feels cold and sad. She wants her coat. + +Ben sees Sara is cold. He is a good brother. He gives her his coat. He says, "Here, Sara, take my coat. You need it more than me." He hugs her and smiles. + +Sara feels warm and happy. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are very kind. I am sorry I forgot my coat." She hugs him back and smiles. + +They go back to playing in the snow. They are not cold anymore. They are not sad anymore. They are happy and wild. They have fun and laugh a lot. +Lily and Ben like to play with clay. They have many colors of clay. They can make animals, cars, flowers and more. One day, they decide to make a statue of their mom. They take some clay and start to shape it. + +"Mom has brown hair and blue eyes," Lily says. "We need brown and blue clay." + +"I have brown clay here," Ben says. "But we don't have blue clay. What can we do?" + +Lily thinks for a moment. Then she has an idea. "We can mix white clay and green clay. That will make blue clay." + +"OK, let's try it," Ben says. They take some white clay and some green clay and start to mix them. They squeeze and roll and twist the clay. Soon, they have a ball of blue clay. + +"Look, it worked!" Lily says. "Now we can make mom's eyes." + +They make two small balls of blue clay and stick them on the clay head. Then they make a nose, a mouth, and ears. They add brown clay for the hair. They make a body, arms, and legs. They put the statue on a plate. + +"Wow, it looks like mom!" Ben says. "She will be so happy when she sees it." + +They run to find mom and show her their statue. But they are not careful. They bump into the table and the plate falls. The statue breaks into pieces. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Ben cry. "Our statue is broken!" + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what happened. She sees the broken statue and the sad children. She hugs them and says, "Don't worry, my loves. I can see you worked very hard on this statue. It was very beautiful and thoughtful. I'm sorry it broke, but I'm not mad. I'm very proud of you. You can always make another one, or something else. The most important thing is that you have fun and use your imagination." + +Lily and Ben feel better. They smile and say, "Thank you, mom. We love you." + +Mom says, "I love you too. Now, let's clean up this mess and have some cookies." +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play outside with their toys. One day, they see a big fire in the sky. The fire is far away, but it makes a lot of smoke. The smoke is thick and black. It covers the sun and makes the air smell bad. + +"Look, Tom, fire!" Sam says, pointing at the sky. + +"I see, Sam. Fire is bad. It can hurt people and things," Tom says, holding his toy car. + +They hear a loud noise. It is their mom. She comes out of the house and runs to them. She looks scared and sad. + +"Tom, Sam, come here! We have to go. The fire is coming. We have to leave our home," she says, grabbing their hands. + +"Mom, what about our toys? And our dog?" Tom asks, dropping his car. + +"We can't take them, Tom. We have to hurry. The fire is very fast. Maybe we can find them later. I'm sorry, Tom. I'm sorry, Sam," she says, pulling them to the car. + +Tom and Sam feel sad and scared too. They don't want to leave their home and their toys and their dog. They don't understand why the fire is coming. They get in the car and see their dad. He is driving the car. He looks angry and worried. + +"Dad, where are we going?" Sam asks, holding his teddy bear. + +"We are going to grandma's house, Sam. She lives far from the fire. She is safe. We will be safe too," he says, looking at the road. + +The car moves fast. Tom and Sam look out of the window. They see the fire getting closer. They see the trees and the houses and the fields burning. They see the ash falling from the sky. The ash is gray and soft. It covers everything. + +"Mom, dad, I'm scared," Tom says, crying. + +"Me too, Tom. Me too," Sam says, crying too. + +Mom and dad look at them. They feel sorry and scared too. They don't know what will happen. They don't know if they will see their home and their toys and their dog again. They don't know if the fire will stop. They hug Tom and Sam. They hug each other. They hope the fire will go away. They hope they will be okay. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they find a big hose. They turn on the water and spray each other. They laugh and run and get very wet. + +"Let's soak the flowers too!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Lily says. They spray the water on the roses and the sunflowers. The flowers look happy and shiny. + +But then, they hear Mom call from the kitchen. "Tom! Lily! Come inside! It's time for lunch!" + +Tom and Lily turn off the hose and run to the house. They are hungry and cold. They see Mom waiting for them with a big smile. + +"Look at you two! You are soaked!" Mom says. "You need to dry off and change your clothes. Then you can have some soup and bread." + +Tom and Lily nod. They love soup and bread. They go to their room and take off their wet clothes. They put on dry clothes and socks. They feel warm and cozy. + +But then, they see something in their room. It is a big freezer. It is white and cold. It has a door and a handle. They wonder what is inside. + +"Mom, what is this?" Tom asks. + +"It's a freezer. It keeps food frozen. It's for the party tomorrow. We have ice cream and cake and juice inside. Do you want to see?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, please!" Lily says. She is smart. She knows ice cream and cake and juice are yummy. + +Mom opens the freezer and shows them the food. They see many colors and shapes. They smell sweet and fruity. + +"Wow!" Tom and Lily say. They want to taste the food. + +"Not now, sweeties. This is for tomorrow. You can have some then. Now, let's go and have lunch. Come on!" Mom says. + +She closes the freezer and locks it. She takes Tom and Lily by the hand and leads them to the kitchen. They have soup and bread and milk. They are happy and full. + +They thank Mom and give her a hug and a kiss. They can't wait for the party tomorrow. They hope there will be enough ice cream and cake and juice for everyone. +Tom and Mia were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a big ship made of wood and cloth. They liked to pretend they were pirates and sail the ship on the grass. + +"Look, Mia, I found a treasure map!" Tom said, holding a piece of paper with some drawings on it. "It says we have to go to the ancient castle and dig under the big tree." + +"Wow, let's go!" Mia said, excited. They took their ship and the map and ran to the castle. It was a big stone building with towers and windows. It looked very old and scary. + +They found the big tree and started to dig with their hands. They felt something hard under the dirt. They pulled it out and saw it was a metal box. It had a lock on it. + +"Maybe this is the treasure!" Tom said, trying to open the box. But it was too hard. He got angry and tried to tear the lock with his teeth. He hurt his mouth and started to cry. + +"Tom, don't do that!" Mia said, worried. "You'll break your teeth. Let me try." She took the box and shook it. She heard something rattle inside. She had an idea. She threw the box at the ship. The box hit the ship and broke open. The ship fell apart and the cloth tore. + +Inside the box, they saw some shiny coins and a necklace with a big jewel. They smiled and hugged each other. They had found the treasure! + +But then they looked at their ship. It was ruined. They felt sad and sorry. They had broken their ship. + +"Tom, Mia, what are you doing?" They heard their mom's voice. She came to the castle and saw the mess. She was not happy. She scolded them for tearing their ship and playing with the box. She said the box was an ancient relic that belonged to the museum. She said they had to give it back and apologize. + +Tom and Mia felt ashamed. They said they were sorry and followed their mom. They gave the box and the treasure to the museum. They learned a lesson. They decided to play with their toys more carefully and respect the ancient things. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the forest. They find a big log. They want to use it as a bridge over the stream. + +"Look, a log!" Tim says. "Let's move it to the stream." + +"OK, but it is heavy. We need to work together," Sam says. + +They push and pull the log. It is hard work. They are patient. They do not give up. They move the log a little bit at a time. + +But then, they see a fox. The fox is sneaky. He wants to steal the log. He thinks it is a good place to hide. + +"Hey, that is our log!" Tim shouts. "Go away, fox!" + +The fox does not listen. He runs to the log. He tries to drag it away. + +"Stop, fox!" Sam yells. "That is not yours!" + +Tim and Sam are angry. They run to the log. They chase the fox. The fox is scared. He lets go of the log. He runs away. + +Tim and Sam are happy. They have their log back. They finish moving it to the stream. They use it as a bridge. They cross the stream. They have fun. They are proud of their work. +Lily was very happy when she got an invitation from her friend Ben. It was his birthday and he wanted her to come to his party. The invitation had a picture of a big cake and balloons. Lily liked cake and balloons very much. + +She ran to her mom and showed her the invitation. "Mom, look! Ben invites me to his party! Can I go, please?" she asked. + +"Of course you can go, Lily. Ben is a good friend and his party will be very jolly. Do you want to call him and say thank you?" her mom replied. + +Lily nodded and picked up the phone. She dialed Ben's number and waited for him to answer. "Hi, Ben! It's Lily. I got your invitation and I'm very happy. Thank you for inviting me to your party!" she said. + +"Hi, Lily! I'm glad you can come. It will be a lot of fun. We will play games, eat cake and open presents. What do you want for your present?" Ben replied. + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked many things, but she had a special wish. "I want a book with stories and pictures. I love stories and pictures. What do you want for your present?" she asked. + +Ben smiled. He also liked stories and pictures, but he had a different wish. "I want a ball that bounces high. I love to bounce and catch. Maybe we can play with it at the party. I can't wait to see you, Lily. Bye!" he replied. + +Lily said bye and hung up the phone. She hugged her mom and said, "I'm so excited, mom. Ben's party will be the best. I need to find a book for him and a dress for me. Can you help me, please?" + +"Sure, Lily. Let's go and find a book and a dress. You will look very pretty and Ben will be very happy. I'm proud of you, Lily. You are a good friend and a polite girl." her mom replied. + +They went to the store and found a book with stories and pictures for Ben and a dress with flowers for Lily. They wrapped the book and put it in a bag. They went home and Lily tried on the dress. She looked in the mirror and smiled. She was ready for the party. She hoped Ben would like his present and his cake. She hoped they would have a jolly time. She was a happy girl. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys in the playroom. Sara has a mixer. It is gray and makes noise. Ben has a truck. It is red and has big wheels. + +"Can I play with your mixer?" Ben asks Sara. + +"OK, but you have to share," Sara says. "You can play with it for a little bit, then I play with it again." + +Sara gives Ben the mixer. Ben turns it on and pretends to make cake. He likes the noise. Sara watches him and waits. + +"Can I play with your truck?" Sara asks Ben. + +"OK, but you have to share," Ben says. "You can play with it for a little bit, then I play with it again." + +Ben gives Sara the truck. Sara pushes it around and makes honking sounds. She likes the wheels. Ben watches her and waits. + +They play with each other's toys for a while. Then they switch back. They say thank you and smile. They are happy. They share. Sharing is good. +Sam and Lily were hungry. They wanted to eat waffles for breakfast. They asked their mom to make them some waffles. + +"Mom, can we have waffles, please?" Sam said. + +"Sure, honey. I will make some waffles for you and Lily. But you have to wait a little bit, okay?" Mom said. + +Sam and Lily nodded. They went to the living room to play with their toys. They had a lot of toys, but they were all dull. They did not make any sounds or lights. They did not have any colors or shapes. They were just blocks and balls and dolls. + +Sam and Lily were bored. They did not want to play with their toys. They wanted to eat waffles. They looked at the clock. It was very slow. They waited and waited and waited. + +"Mom, are the waffles ready?" Lily asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. They need a few more minutes. Why don't you read a book or draw a picture?" Mom said. + +Sam and Lily did not want to read a book or draw a picture. They wanted to eat waffles. They looked at the clock again. It was still very slow. They waited and waited and waited. + +"Mom, are the waffles ready now?" Sam asked. + +"Yes, they are. Come to the kitchen, kids. I have some waffles for you." Mom said. + +Sam and Lily ran to the kitchen. They were very happy. They saw some waffles on a plate. They smelled very good. They looked very yummy. + +"Here you go, kids. Enjoy your waffles. But be careful, they are hot." Mom said. + +Sam and Lily did not listen to Mom. They were too hungry. They grabbed some waffles and put them in their mouths. They did not wait for them to cool down. They did not use a fork or a knife. They did not use any syrup or butter. + +Sam and Lily screamed. The waffles were very hot. They burned their tongues and lips. They spit out the waffles. They cried and cried and cried. + +Mom was very sad. She tried to help Sam and Lily. She gave them some water and ice. She hugged them and kissed them. She said she was sorry. + +But Sam and Lily were very mad. They did not want Mom's water or ice. They did not want Mom's hugs or kisses. They did not want Mom's sorry. They wanted waffles. But the waffles were gone. They lay on the floor, cold and dirty. + +Sam and Lily had no waffles. They had no toys. They had no fun. They had a bad day. +Lila and Ben were friends who liked to play music. Lila had a drum that she could bang with her hands. Ben had a flute that he could blow with his mouth. They made fun sounds together. + +One day, they saw a big poster on the wall. It said there was a music show at the park. They were eager to go and see it. They asked their moms if they could go. Their moms said yes, but they had to be good and stay together. + +They went to the park and saw many people. They heard loud music and saw bright lights. They saw people dance and sing on a stage. They liked the music show. They wanted to join in. + +They went closer to the stage and saw a big drum. It was bigger than Lila's drum. It had sticks to hit it. Lila wanted to try it. She said to Ben, "Look at that drum! It is so big and shiny! Can I play it?" + +Ben said, "I don't know, Lila. Maybe it belongs to someone. Maybe they will be mad if you touch it." + +Lila said, "But I want to play it. It looks so fun. Please, Ben, let me play it." + +Ben said, "Okay, Lila, but be careful. Don't make too much noise." + +Lila ran to the drum and picked up the sticks. She started to bang the drum with the sticks. She made a loud noise. She liked the noise. She smiled and said, "This is fun! Listen to me, Ben! I can play the drum!" + +Ben followed her and saw her play the drum. He saw the people on the stage. They looked angry. They stopped their music and came to Lila. They said, "Hey, kid, what are you doing? That is our drum! You can't play it! You are ruining our show!" + +Lila was scared. She dropped the sticks and ran to Ben. She said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I didn't know. I just wanted to play the drum." + +The people on the stage said, "You should have asked first. You should have been polite. You should have respected our things. You should have listened to your friend. He was right. You were wrong." + +Lila felt bad. She said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I learned my lesson. I will not do it again. I will be good. I will be polite. I will respect your things. I will listen to my friend. He is smart. He is kind." + +Ben hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lila. I forgive you. You are still my friend. You are brave. You are sorry. You are learning. Come on, let's go back to our moms. They are waiting for us." + +They went back to their moms and told them what happened. Their moms were not happy. They said, "You should not have done that, Lila. You should have listened to Ben. He was right. You were wrong. You should say sorry to the people on the stage. You should apologize for your mistake." + +Lila said, "I know, mom. I'm sorry. I did say sorry to them. I did apologize. I did learn my lesson. I will not do it again. I will be good. I will be polite. I will respect their things. I will listen to Ben. He is my friend. He is smart. He is kind." + +Their moms said, "We are glad you said sorry. We are glad you apologized. We are glad you learned your lesson. We are proud of you. We love you. You are our children. You are sweet. You are growing." + +They hugged them and said, "Now, let's go home. It is late. It is time for bed. Tomorrow is a new day. You can play music again. You can play your own drum and flute. You can make your own fun sounds. You can dance and sing. You can be happy." + +They went home and slept well. They dreamed of music and dancing. They were friends who liked to play music. They were eager to learn more. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys, but they do not like to share. One day, they have a big fight over a red car. Sara says, "This is my car. I own it. You cannot play with it." Tom says, "No, this is my car. I own it. You give it to me." They pull and tug at the car, until it breaks in two. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken car and the angry twins. She is not happy. She says, "Sara and Tom, what have you done? You broke your car. You should share your toys, not fight over them. Now you have no car to play with. You should be ashamed of yourselves." + +Sara and Tom feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We were bad. We do not want to fight anymore. We want to share our toys." Mom says, "That is good. I am glad you are sorry. But you still have to learn your lesson. You have to eat your broccoli for dinner. No dessert for you." + +Sara and Tom do not like broccoli. They think it is yucky and green. They make faces and say, "No, Mom. We do not want to eat broccoli. We want dessert. Please, Mom." Mom says, "No, Sara and Tom. You have to eat your broccoli. It is good for you. It will make you strong and healthy. And you have to be nice to each other. No more fighting." + +Sara and Tom sigh. They know Mom is right. They sit at the table and eat their broccoli. They do not like it, but they do not complain. They look at each other and smile. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We love you. We love each other. We will share our toys from now on." Mom says, "I love you too, Sara and Tom. I am proud of you. You are good twins." She hugs them and kisses them. They hug and kiss her back. They are happy. +Tom and Jen were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books, but their favorite thing was the big dictionary. It had many words and pictures that they could learn from. They liked to stretch on the floor and look at the dictionary together. + +One day, their mom told them to clean their room. She said it was filthy and they had to put away their toys and books. Tom and Jen did not want to clean. They wanted to play with the dictionary. They said, "No, mom, we are busy. We will clean later." + +Their mom was angry. She said, "If you don't clean your room, I will take away your dictionary. You have to learn to be tidy and respectful." Tom and Jen did not listen. They thought their mom was mean and they hid the dictionary under their bed. + +The next day, their mom came to their room. She saw that it was still filthy and they had not cleaned. She said, "I warned you, Tom and Jen. Now you have to face the consequences." She looked under their bed and found the dictionary. She said, "This is what you care about more than anything? Well, you don't deserve it. I will give it to someone who will appreciate it and take care of it." She took the dictionary and left. + +Tom and Jen were sad and angry. They cried and shouted. They wanted their dictionary back. They realized that they had made a big mistake. They had lost their favorite thing because they were lazy and rude. They wished they had listened to their mom and cleaned their room. + +The moral of the story is: You should obey your parents and be responsible for your things. If you don't, you might lose something you love. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they saw a big box under a tree. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Ben said. He was impatient. He wanted to see the surprise. + +"No, wait!" Lily said. She was careful. She wanted to ask their mom first. + +But Ben did not listen. He ran to the box and pulled the lid. He screamed. A big dog jumped out of the box and barked at him. He was scared. He dropped his toy and ran away. + +Lily ran after him. She was worried. She wanted to help him. She saw him crying behind a bench. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Ben. The dog is gone. Are you hurt?" + +Ben shook his head. He was not hurt. He was sorry. He regretted opening the box. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was silly. I should have listened to you. And I lost my toy." + +Lily smiled. She was kind. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. And look, I found your toy. It was under the tree. Here, take it." + +Ben smiled too. He was happy. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. Can we still play?" + +Lily nodded. She was happy too. She said, "Yes, of course. Let's play. But next time, let's be more careful." + +They held hands and went back to the park. They played with their toys and had fun. They forgot about the box and the dog. They were best friends. +Sara did not like broccoli. She thought it was yucky and green. She did not want to eat it for dinner. She wanted to eat pizza or cake or ice cream. + +"Please, Sara, eat your broccoli. It is good for you. It makes you strong and intelligent," Mom said. + +"No, Mom, I don't want to. Broccoli is bad. It tastes like dirt," Sara said. She pushed her plate away and crossed her arms. + +Mom was sad and angry. She did not like to see Sara waste food. She did not like to see Sara be rude. She wanted Sara to be healthy and happy. + +"Sara, if you don't eat your broccoli, you will have to go to bed early. You will not watch TV or read books or play with your toys. You will close your eyes and sleep," Mom said. + +Sara did not like that. She liked to watch TV and read books and play with her toys. She did not like to sleep early. She wanted to stay up and have fun. + +"Fine, Mom, I will eat my broccoli. But only a little bit. And then I will have some cake," Sara said. She picked up her fork and put a small piece of broccoli in her mouth. She made a face and swallowed. + +Mom smiled and hugged Sara. She was proud of Sara for trying something new. She was glad that Sara was intelligent and brave. She gave Sara a slice of cake and a glass of milk. + +"Thank you, Sara, for eating your broccoli. I love you very much. You are a good girl," Mom said. + +"I love you too, Mom. You are a good mom. But I still don't like broccoli," Sara said. +Sara and Tom were going to a hotel with their mom and dad. They were very happy because they had never been to a hotel before. They wanted to see the big beds, the pool, and the breakfast buffet. + +When they arrived at the hotel, they saw a lot of people in the lobby. Some of them had suitcases, some of them had dogs, and some of them had fancy clothes. Sara and Tom felt a little shy, but they followed their mom and dad to the front desk. + +"Hello, welcome to the Sunny Inn. Do you have a reservation?" the lady at the desk asked. + +"Yes, we do. We are the Smith family. We booked a room for four nights," their dad said. + +"Of course, Mr. Smith. Here are your keys. You are in room 305, on the third floor. Enjoy your stay," the lady said, and gave them a smile. + +Sara and Tom took their keys and ran to the elevator. They pressed the button and waited for the doors to open. They were so excited to see their room. + +But when the doors opened, they saw something that made them stop. There was a big, hairy man in the elevator. He had a long beard, a leather jacket, and a lot of tattoos. He looked very scary. + +"Hello, kids. Are you going to the third floor?" he asked, in a deep voice. + +Sara and Tom nodded, but they did not say anything. They were too afraid to talk. They squeezed into the elevator, next to their mom and dad, and hoped that the man would not hurt them. + +The man noticed their fear, and he felt a little sad. He was not a bad person, he was just a biker. He liked to ride his motorcycle, and he was staying at the hotel for a convention. He wanted to be friendly, and he thought of a way to make them laugh. + +"Hey, kids, do you want to see a trick?" he asked. + +Sara and Tom looked at him, but they did not answer. They just wanted the elevator to reach their floor. + +The man reached into his jacket, and pulled out something. It was a rubber duck. He squeezed it, and it made a loud quack. + +"Quack, quack, quack!" the man said, and made a funny face. + +Sara and Tom stared at him, and then they started to giggle. They realized that he was not scary, he was just silly. They liked his rubber duck, and they wanted to play with it. + +"Can I see your duck?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, here you go. His name is Bob," the man said, and handed her the duck. + +"Hi, Bob. You are very cute," Sara said, and squeezed the duck. + +"Quack, quack, quack!" the duck said. + +Tom also wanted to see the duck, and the man let him hold it. Tom squeezed the duck, and made it quack. + +"Quack, quack, quack!" the duck said. + +The man smiled, and watched them play. He was glad that he made them happy. He felt like he gained some new friends. + +The elevator reached the third floor, and the doors opened. Sara and Tom gave the duck back to the man, and thanked him for the trick. + +"Thank you, mister. You are very nice," Sara said. + +"Thank you, mister. You are very funny," Tom said. + +"You're welcome, kids. Have a nice day," the man said. + +Sara and Tom waved goodbye to the man, and followed their mom and dad to their room. They were not afraid of him anymore, they were happy. + +Their mom and dad were also happy, and proud of them. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that you should not judge a book by its cover. Sometimes, people who look different, or scary, are actually very kind, and fun. And sometimes, a rubber duck can make a big difference. +Lily was a painter. She liked to make pictures with many colors. She had a big box of paints and brushes. She was very happy when she painted. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a chubby boy sitting on a bench. He looked sad. He had no toys or friends. Lily wanted to help him. + +She went to the boy and said, "Hi, I am Lily. Do you want to play with me?" + +The boy looked up and said, "Hi, I am Ben. I have nothing to play with. My mom is sick and we have no money." + +Lily felt sorry for Ben. She had an idea. She said, "I have something for you. Wait here." + +She ran to her mom and asked for her box of paints and brushes. She said, "Mom, can I give these to Ben? He has nothing and he is sad. I want to make him happy." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That is very kind of you, Lily. You can give them to Ben. But remember, you will not have them anymore. Are you sure you want to do that?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I have many toys at home. Ben has none. I want to share with him." + +She took the box and ran back to Ben. She said, "Here, Ben. These are for you. You can make pictures with them. They are very fun." + +Ben was surprised and happy. He said, "Wow, thank you, Lily. These are amazing. You are very nice. Can I make a picture for you?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please. I would love that." + +They sat together and painted. They made pictures of the park, the flowers, the birds, and each other. They laughed and talked. They became friends. + +Lily and Ben learned that giving and receiving are both good. They learned that sharing can make people happy. They learned that painting can be a way of showing love. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +Lily goes first. She climbs up the ladder. She sits on the slide. She slides down fast. She laughs and says, "That was fun!" + +Ben goes next. He climbs up the ladder. He sits on the slide. He slides down fast. He smiles and says, "That was fun too!" + +They go on the slide again and again. They are happy. + +But then they see a big dog. The dog is black and brown. The dog has sharp teeth. The dog barks loud. The dog runs to them. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They run away from the dog. They run to the gate. They try to open the gate. But the gate is locked. + +They cry and shout, "Help! Help!" + +The dog catches them. The dog bites them. They hurt a lot. + +No one hears them. No one helps them. + +They are not brave. They are sad. +Mia and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide and run. But they also liked to gaze at the sky. They liked to see the clouds, the birds and the sun. + +One day, they saw something new in the sky. It was not a cloud, a bird or the sun. It was a big, white ball. It looked like a big, white cheese. Mia and Sam were curious. They wanted to know what it was. + +"Look, Sam, look!" Mia said. "What is that?" + +"I don't know, Mia," Sam said. "Maybe it is a new cloud. A cheese cloud." + +They gazed at the big, white ball. It was getting bigger and bigger. It was coming closer and closer. Mia and Sam felt excited and scared. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was like a big, big roar. They saw a big, yellow flame. It came out of the big, white ball. It made the sky bright and hot. + +Mia and Sam screamed. They ran away from the swing, the slide and the park. They ran to their moms. They hugged them tight. + +"Mia, Sam, what's wrong?" their moms asked. "What did you see?" + +They tried to tell them. But they could not find the words. They were too shy and too scared. + +They looked at the sky again. The big, white ball was gone. It was replaced by a big, gray mist. It covered the sky. It made the sky dark and cold. + +Mia and Sam wondered what it was. They wondered what had happened. They wondered if they would ever see the big, white ball again. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the garden. They saw many flowers of different colors and shapes. They wondered what the flowers were saying to each other. + +"Can you speak flower language?" Lily asked Ben. + +"No, I can't. Can you?" Ben replied. + +Lily shook her head. "No, but I wish I could. Maybe they have secrets and jokes and stories to tell." + +They decided to try to learn flower language. They picked a flower each and held it close to their ears. They listened very hard, but they could not hear anything. + +"Maybe they are shy," Ben said. + +"Maybe they are sleeping," Lily said. + +They waited for a long time, but the flowers did not say anything. They started to feel bored and hungry. + +"Let's go inside and have a snack," Ben suggested. + +"Okay," Lily agreed. + +They put the flowers back in the garden and ran to the house. They did not see that the flowers started to move and talk as soon as they left. + +"Wow, that was close," one flower said. + +"Those kids are crazy," another flower said. + +"They wanted to learn our language, but they did not know the first rule," a third flower said. + +"What is the first rule?" the first flower asked. + +"The first rule is: we only bloom when no one is watching," the third flower said. +Tim and Lily liked to collect rocks. They had many rocks of different shapes and colors in their room. One day, they went to the park with their mom and saw a big pile of rocks near the exit. They ran to the pile and started to pick up the rocks they liked. + +"Look, mom, this one is shiny!" Tim said, holding a silver rock. + +"And this one is pink!" Lily said, showing a rose rock. + +Mom smiled and said, "They are very pretty, but you can't take them all. They belong to the park. You can only take one each, okay?" + +Tim and Lily nodded and chose their favorite rocks. They put them in their pockets and thanked mom. They were very jolly and happy with their new rocks. + +As they walked to the exit, they saw a man with a wheelbarrow. He was moving the rocks from the pile to another place. He looked tired and sweaty. + +"Hello, sir, what are you doing?" Tim asked. + +"I'm working, son. I have to collect these rocks and move them to the garden. They are for the flowers and the trees," the man said. + +"Wow, that's a lot of work. Can we help you?" Lily asked. + +The man smiled and said, "That's very kind of you, but you don't have to. You are here to have fun, not to work." + +"But we want to help. We like rocks, and we like flowers and trees too. And we have some rocks in our pockets. Can we give them to you?" Tim said. + +The man was surprised and touched. He said, "Sure, you can. That would be very helpful. Thank you very much." + +Tim and Lily took out their rocks and gave them to the man. They also helped him load some more rocks into the wheelbarrow. They felt good and proud to help someone. + +Mom watched them and smiled. She said, "You are very good children. You learned to share and to help. I'm proud of you." + +Tim and Lily hugged mom and said, "We love you, mom. And we love rocks, and flowers, and trees, and people too." + +They waved goodbye to the man and left the park. They were very jolly and happy, even without their rocks. They learned that giving is better than taking, and that helping is fun. +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. They saw a big tree with a swing. They wanted to try the swing and have fun. + +"Can I go first?" Ben asked. + +"OK, but only for a little bit. Then it's my turn," Lily said. + +Ben ran to the swing and grabbed the rope. He tried to sit on the wooden seat, but it was too high. He jumped and missed. He jumped again and missed. He jumped a third time and caught the seat, but he lost his balance. He fell off the swing and hit his head on the ground. He cried very loud. + +Lily ran to Ben and saw blood on his head. She was scared and sorry. She wanted to help him, but she didn't know what to do. + +"Ben, are you OK? I'm sorry, I'm sorry," she said. + +But Ben didn't answer. He was very hurt and still. Lily screamed for help, but no one heard her. She felt alone and sad. She wished she had let Ben go second. She wished they had never seen the swing. She wished they had played something else. + +The end. +Tom likes to play with the switch on the wall. He can make the light go on and off. He thinks it is fun to see the room change. He likes to blink his eyes when the light changes. He thinks it is like a game. + +One day, Tom is playing with the switch when his mom comes in. She is busy. She has a lot of things to do. She does not like Tom playing with the switch. She says it is not a toy. She says it can be dangerous. She says it can make the light break. She says Tom has to stop. + +Tom is sad. He does not want to stop. He likes the switch. He likes the light. He likes to blink. He does not understand why his mom is angry. He thinks she is not fun. He thinks she does not like him. + +He tries to play with the switch again when his mom is not looking. He thinks she will not notice. He thinks he is clever. He thinks he is having fun. He does not see his mom coming back. He does not hear her say his name. He does not feel her hand on his shoulder. + +He only sees the light go off. He only hears the switch click. He only feels the dark. He is scared. He does not like the dark. He does not like the switch. He does not like to blink. He wants his mom. He wants the light. He wants to be sorry. +Sam and Mia were playing in the sand. They liked to make hills and holes and castles. They had a big sack with them. They filled the sack with sand and dragged it around. + +They saw a green spot far away. They wanted to see what it was. They took their sack and walked to the green spot. It was an oasis. There was water and trees and flowers. They were happy. + +They put their sack down and ran to the water. They dipped their toes and splashed each other. The water was cool and clear. They saw some fish swimming. They wanted to catch them. They took their sack and opened it. They scooped some water and sand into the sack. They hoped the fish would go in too. + +They lifted the sack and looked inside. They saw one fish. It was small and shiny. They were proud. They wanted to show their mom and dad. They closed the sack and carried it back to their spot. + +But the sack was heavy. And the water was leaking. And the sand was falling. And the fish was jumping. They could not hold the sack. It dropped to the ground. The water and sand and fish came out. The fish flopped on the sand. It could not breathe. + +Sam and Mia were sad. They did not want to hurt the fish. They picked it up and ran to the water. They put the fish back in the water. It swam away. It was happy. + +Sam and Mia were sorry. They learned a lesson. They did not take things from the oasis. They only looked and enjoyed. They played in the water and the sand. They had fun. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play games. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big box under a tree. They run to the box. + +"What is in the box?" Lily asks. + +"Let's find out!" Ben says. + +They open the box. They see many toys. They see cars, dolls, balls, and books. They are happy. They want to play with the toys. + +"Look, a puzzle!" Lily says. She takes out a big puzzle. It has many pieces. It is heavy. She drops it on the ground. + +"Oops!" Lily says. + +"Are you okay?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, I'm okay. But the puzzle is broken. Some pieces are missing." Lily says. She is sad. + +"Don't be sad, Lily. We can play another game. How about we play catch with the ball?" Ben says. He takes out a red ball. It is light. He throws it to Lily. + +"Okay, let's play catch!" Lily says. She catches the ball. She smiles. She throws it back to Ben. + +They play catch with the ball. They have fun. They forget about the puzzle. They are happy. Their moms watch them and smile. They are proud of their friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Anna has a new toy. It is a tap. It can make water come out. Ben wants to play with the tap too. + +"Can I play with your tap?" Ben asks Anna. + +Anna thinks. She likes her tap. But she also likes Ben. He is a reliable friend. He does not break toys. He shares his toys. + +"OK, you can play with my tap. But you have to lend it back to me later," Anna says. + +"Thank you, Anna. I will lend it back to you. I promise," Ben says. + +They go to the garden. They find a bucket. They fill it with water. They put the tap on the bucket. They turn the tap. Water comes out. They laugh. They splash water on each other. They have fun. + +After a while, they are wet and cold. They turn off the tap. They dry themselves with a towel. They go back to the house. + +"Here is your tap, Anna. Thank you for lending it to me. It is a fun toy," Ben says. + +"You are welcome, Ben. Thank you for lending it back to me. You are a good friend," Anna says. + +They hug. They smile. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to do many things together. They liked to play, to draw, to sing, and to read. But they also liked to win. They always wanted to be the best at everything. + +One day, their school had a festival. There were many games and prizes. Lily and Ben wanted to win them all. They ran to the first game. It was a puzzle. They had to put the pieces together to make a picture. Lily and Ben were very clever. They finished the puzzle in no time. They got a sticker and a balloon. + +They went to the next game. It was a race. They had to run around the cones and back to the start. Lily and Ben were very fast. They ran as fast as they could. They reached the finish line at the same time. They got a ribbon and a candy. + +They went to the last game. It was a quiz. They had to answer questions about animals, colors, and shapes. Lily and Ben were very smart. They knew all the answers. They raised their hands and shouted the answers. They got a book and a toy. + +Lily and Ben were very happy. They had won all the games. They had all the prizes. They looked around. They saw their friends. Their friends looked sad. They had not won any games. They had no prizes. They felt left out. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for their friends. They realized that winning was not everything. They decided to share their prizes with their friends. They gave some stickers, balloons, ribbons, candies, books, and toys to their friends. Their friends smiled and thanked them. They all played together and had fun. + +Lily and Ben learned a lesson. They learned that sharing was better than winning. They learned that being kind was better than being clever. They learned that having friends was better than having prizes. They hugged their friends and said, "We are all winners!" +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and has a long tail. The dog is not angry. He wants to play too. + +"Hello, dog!" Sara says. "What is your name?" + +The dog barks. He wags his tail. He likes Sara and Ben. + +"Can we pet you?" Ben asks. He hopes the dog is nice. + +The dog nods. He lets Sara and Ben touch his fur. He licks their faces. He is happy. + +But then, a man comes. He is the dog's owner. He has a leash. + +"Come on, Rex," the man says. "It's time to go home." + +The dog looks sad. He likes Sara and Ben. He wants to stay. + +"Bye, Rex," Sara says. "We hope to see you again." + +"Bye, Rex," Ben says. "You are a good dog." + +The dog barks. He says bye too. He follows the man. + +Sara and Ben are sorry. They miss Rex. They hope he comes back to the park. They want to play with him again. +Tim and Jen wanted to fly their kite in the park. They asked their mom to take them there. Mom was grumpy. She said she had a lot of work to do and no time for fun. Tim and Jen begged and pleaded. Mom said fine, but only for a little while. + +They went to the park and found a big hill. Tim and Jen ran up the hill with their kite. Mom sat on a bench and looked at her phone. She did not watch them. Tim and Jen tried to make the kite fly, but there was no wind. They pulled and tugged, but the kite only flopped on the ground. They were sad. + +They saw a man with a big red balloon. He was smiling and laughing. He let the balloon go up in the air. It floated and bobbed. Tim and Jen wanted a balloon too. They ran to the man and asked him for one. The man said he had no more balloons. He said he was sorry. Tim and Jen were mad. + +They saw the man's kite on the grass. It was blue and yellow and had a long tail. It looked like a bird. Tim and Jen wanted the kite. They did not ask the man. They grabbed the kite and ran away. The man shouted and chased them. Mom did not see them. She was still on her phone. + +Tim and Jen ran down the hill with the kite. They thought they were clever. They did not see the big tree. They crashed into the tree and fell down. The kite got stuck in the branches. The man caught up with them and was very angry. He took the kite back and scolded them. He said they were naughty and rude. Tim and Jen cried. + +Mom heard them and looked up. She saw what happened and was very ashamed. She ran to them and apologized to the man. She said she was sorry and that she would pay for the kite. The man said it was too late. The kite was broken and he could not fix it. He said it was his favorite kite and that he had made it himself. He said he was sad. Mom said she was sorry again and took Tim and Jen away. They went home and had no kite, no balloon, and no fun. They were grumpy. Mom was grumpy too. She said they had to go to their room and think about what they did. They did not like that. They wished they had been good and played with their own kite. They learned a hard lesson. The end. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill with many flowers and rocks. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Ben!" Anna said. "It looks fun!" + +"OK, Anna!" Ben said. "But be careful. The rocks are sharp and the flowers have bees." + +They started to climb the hill, holding hands. They saw many colors and shapes and heard many sounds. They felt happy and curious. + +But then, Anna stepped on a rock that hurt her foot. She cried out and let go of Ben's hand. She fell down and rolled on the ground. She scraped her knee and her elbow and her body was in pain. + +"Anna, Anna!" Ben shouted. He ran to her and hugged her. "Are you OK? I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" + +Anna looked at Ben and saw his scared face. She felt sorry for him too. She knew he did not mean to let go of her hand. She knew he loved her and wanted to help her. + +"It's OK, Ben," Anna said. "It was an accident. I'm not mad at you. But my body hurts a lot. Can you help me get up?" + +"Of course, Anna," Ben said. "I'll help you. We can go back home and tell Mom. She will make you feel better. She has a band-aid and some mild cream for your scrapes." + +They got up and walked slowly back home, holding hands again. They learned that climbing hills can be fun, but also dangerous. They learned that they should be careful and watch out for each other. They learned that accidents can happen, but they can forgive and support each other. They learned that love is stronger than pain. +Sara and Tom were playful kids who liked to make noise. They had a big pan that they used to bang with spoons and forks. They thought it was fun to make loud music with the pan. + +One day, their mom was very busy. She had to cook, clean, and work on her laptop. She told Sara and Tom to be quiet and not to bother her. She said she had a lot of important things to do. + +But Sara and Tom did not listen. They took the pan and went to the living room. They started to bang the pan with spoons and forks. They made a lot of noise. They laughed and shouted. + +Their mom heard the noise and got angry. She came to the living room and saw Sara and Tom with the pan. She said, "What are you doing? I told you to be quiet and not to bother me. You are very naughty kids. You remind me of monkeys in the zoo. Give me the pan right now!" + +Sara and Tom did not want to give the pan. They said, "No, this is our pan. We want to play with it. We like to make music. You are mean. Go away!" + +Their mom was very mad. She grabbed the pan from Sara and Tom. She said, "This is not your pan. This is my pan. You have no right to take it. You have no respect for me. You are grounded. Go to your room and stay there. No TV, no toys, no snacks. And no more pan!" + +Sara and Tom cried and screamed. They did not like to be grounded. They did not like to lose the pan. They did not like their mom. They wished they had listened to her. They learned a hard lesson. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play together. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, dolls, balls, and books. They have a yellow book with many pictures. The book is about a university. + +"What is a university?" Tom asks Sue. + +"A university is a place where big people go to learn," Sue says. "They read many books and do many things. They learn about animals, stars, numbers, and words." + +"Wow, that sounds fun!" Tom says. "I want to go to a university when I grow up. Do you?" + +"Yes, me too!" Sue says. "Maybe we can go to the same university and be friends there too." + +They smile and hug. They look at the yellow book and point at the pictures. They see big people in a big building. They see books, computers, and labs. They see a big yellow bus. + +"Look, a yellow bus!" Tom says. "Maybe that is how they go to the university." + +"Maybe," Sue says. "But I think we need to learn how to read first." + +They laugh and play. They do not know that one day, they will go to the university on a yellow bus. They do not know that they will read many books and do many things. They do not know that they will learn about animals, stars, numbers, and words. They do not know that they will be friends there too. They only know that they are happy now. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the carpet. But Anna wanted to play with Ben's red car, and Ben did not want to share. + +"Give me the red car, Ben!" Anna said. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. + +They both pulled on the car, and it broke in half. A screw fell out of the car and rolled under the sofa. + +"Oh no, we broke it!" Anna cried. + +"Look what you did!" Ben yelled. + +They were both very sad and angry. They did not want to play anymore. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the broken car and the screw under the sofa. She was not happy. + +"What did you do, Anna and Ben?" Mom asked. + +"We broke the car, Mom. We both wanted it and we pulled on it," Anna said. + +"Did you ask nicely to share, or did you fight over it?" Mom asked. + +"We fought over it, Mom. We were not nice," Ben said. + +Mom sighed. She knelt down and hugged them both. + +"I'm sorry you broke your car, but fighting is not the way to solve your problems. You need to be calm and respectful of each other. Sharing is caring, and caring is better than breaking. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +"Yes, Mom. We understand," Anna and Ben said. + +They felt sorry for what they did. They said sorry to each other and hugged. Mom helped them fix the car with the screw and some tape. They thanked Mom and promised to share and play nicely. They learned their lesson and had fun with their toy cars again. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big red apple on a tree. They both want the apple. + +"I saw it first!" Sara says. + +"No, I saw it first!" Ben says. + +They quarrel and pull the apple. The apple falls to the ground and breaks in two. + +"Oh no!" Sara and Ben say. + +They look at the apple. It is not good. It has worms inside. + +"Yuck!" Sara and Ben say. + +They throw the apple away. They are sad and angry. + +They sit on the grass and do not talk. + +A little bird flies by. It sees the apple. It pecks at it and eats it. It is happy. + +It sings a song. Sara and Ben hear the song. They look at the bird. + +The bird is cute and friendly. It hops on Sara's hand. Sara smiles. She gives the bird a seed. + +The bird flies to Ben's hand. Ben smiles. He gives the bird a seed. + +The bird sings again. Sara and Ben laugh. + +They forget the apple. They are friends again. + +They play with the bird. They have fun. +Mia loved her pony, Sunny. She liked to rub his soft fur and feed him carrots. Sunny was a good pony, but he was also very creative. He liked to make art with his hooves and his tail. + +One day, Mia and Sunny went to the park. There were many other children and animals there. Mia saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She asked Sunny to wait for her. + +"Be good, Sunny. I will be back soon," she said. + +Sunny nodded and watched Mia run to the slide. He was happy for her, but he was also bored. He looked around and saw a big pile of sand. He had an idea. + +Sunny trotted to the sand and started to dig with his hooves. He made a big hole and then filled it with water from a nearby fountain. He mixed the sand and the water with his tail and made a sticky paste. He used the paste to make shapes and patterns on the ground. He made a sun, a star, a flower, and a heart. He was very proud of his art. + +Mia came back from the slide and saw Sunny's art. She was amazed and happy. + +"Sunny, you are so creative! You made beautiful art with sand and water!" she said. + +She hugged Sunny and rubbed his fur. Sunny nuzzled her and wagged his tail. He was happy that Mia liked his art. + +They played together in the park until it was time to go home. They had a lot of fun and made a lot of friends. Mia and Sunny were a good team. +Sara is happy today. She has a new toy. It is a big red truck. She can use it to play in the yard. She can push it and make it go fast. She can fill it with dirt and rocks. She can dump them out and make a pile. + +She sees Ben, her friend, walking by. He has a blue bike. He likes to ride it up and down the street. He sees Sara and her truck. He stops and says hello. + +"Can I use your truck?" he asks. "It looks fun." + +Sara thinks for a moment. She likes her truck. But she also likes Ben. She wants to share. She nods and says yes. + +"Thank you," Ben says. He takes the truck and pushes it. He smiles. Sara smiles too. + +"Can I use your bike?" she asks. "It looks fast." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He likes his bike. But he also likes Sara. He wants to share. He nods and says yes. + +"Thank you," Sara says. She takes the bike and rides it. She laughs. Ben laughs too. + +They use each other's toys for a while. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily was a clever child. She liked to search for things in the park. She had a big bag where she put her finds. She found leaves, stones, feathers, and shells. + +One day, she saw a shiny thing under a bush. She ran to it and picked it up. It was a necklace with a blue stone. She was very happy. She put it in her bag and said, "Look what I found!" + +But then, she heard a voice. It was a girl who was crying. She said, "My necklace! I lost my necklace! It was a gift from my grandma. Where is it?" + +Lily felt sorry for the girl. She knew how it felt to lose something. She opened her bag and took out the necklace. She walked to the girl and said, "Is this your necklace? I found it under the bush. Here, you can have it back." + +The girl stopped crying and smiled. She took the necklace and said, "Thank you! You are very kind and clever. What is your name?" + +Lily said, "My name is Lily. What is yours?" + +The girl said, "My name is Anna. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I do. Do you want to see what else I found in the park?" + +Anna said, "Yes, I do. Let's go and search together." + +They held hands and walked to the bag. They became friends and had fun in the park. +Anna loved to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. She liked to wear her mom's blouse, skirt, hat and shoes. She felt incredible when she looked in the mirror. She pretended to be a teacher, a doctor, a singer and a princess. + +One day, her mom had a surprise for her. She gave her a small box with a bow. Anna opened it and saw a beautiful blouse inside. It was pink and purple, with flowers and butterflies. It was just her size. Anna was so happy. She hugged her mom and said thank you. + +She wanted to try it on right away. She took off her mom's blouse and put on her new one. She looked in the mirror and smiled. She felt incredible again. She said to her mom, "I love my new blouse. It is the best gift ever. Can I wear it to school tomorrow?" + +Her mom nodded and said, "Of course you can, my sweet girl. You look amazing in it. I'm glad you like it. I saw it in the store and I thought of you. I wanted you to have something special, just for you." + +Anna accepted her mom's gift with joy. She felt loved and special. She gave her mom another hug and said, "You are the best mom ever. I love you so much." They kissed and cuddled on the couch. They were very happy. +Tom liked to whistle. He whistled when he played, when he ate, and when he went to bed. He had a red whistle that he always carried with him. He whistled loud and happy. + +One day, Tom went to the park with his mom. He saw a big slide and ran to it. He whistled as he climbed up the ladder. He did not see a girl behind him. She wanted to slide too. She said, "Please, let me go first." But Tom did not hear her. He was too busy whistling. + +The girl got mad. She pushed Tom and made him fall. Tom dropped his whistle. It rolled down the slide and landed on the grass. Tom cried. He hurt his knee and lost his whistle. He was sad and angry. + +The girl was sorry. She was careless. She did not mean to hurt Tom. She picked up his whistle and gave it to him. She said, "I'm sorry. Please, don't cry. Here is your whistle." She smiled and asked, "Do you want to slide with me?" + +Tom looked at her. He looked at his whistle. He wiped his tears and said, "OK. Thank you. I like to slide. And I like to whistle. Do you like to whistle too?" The girl nodded. They slid down together and whistled. They became friends. Tom was happy again. +Tommy and Lila were playing with their blocks. They liked to make different patterns with the colors and shapes. Tommy had a lot of red blocks and Lila had a lot of blue blocks. They decided to share their blocks and make a big pattern together. + +"Look, we can make a flower with red and blue!" Tommy said, pointing to the blocks. + +"That's pretty! Let's make more flowers!" Lila said, smiling. + +They worked hard and made a lot of flowers on the floor. They were very happy with their pattern. + +Then, they heard a meow. It was their furry cat, Fluffy. Fluffy was curious and wanted to play with the blocks too. He jumped on the floor and started to knock down the blocks with his paws. + +"Hey, stop that!" Tommy shouted, trying to save his blocks. + +"Fluffy, no!" Lila cried, watching her blocks fall. + +Fluffy did not listen. He thought the blocks were toys and he wanted to have fun. He made a big mess on the floor. + +Tommy and Lila were very sad and angry. They loved their pattern and they worked hard to make it. They did not like Fluffy anymore. + +"Bad cat! Go away!" Tommy said, pushing Fluffy. + +"Leave us alone!" Lila said, throwing a block at Fluffy. + +Fluffy was scared and hurt. He did not understand why Tommy and Lila were so mean to him. He ran away and hid under the sofa. + +Tommy and Lila tried to fix their pattern, but it was not the same. They lost some of their blocks and they did not have enough to make the flowers. They were not happy anymore. + +Then, they heard a knock on the door. It was their mom. She came home from work and brought them a surprise. + +"Hi, kids! I have something for you!" she said, holding a big box. + +"What is it?" Tommy and Lila asked, running to the door. + +"Open it and see!" mom said, smiling. + +Tommy and Lila opened the box and gasped. Inside the box, there was a big, furry, teddy bear. It was soft and cuddly and had a red bow around its neck. + +"It's for you, to thank you for being good kids and sharing your blocks. I saw your pattern on the floor and it was beautiful. You are very creative and kind," mom said, hugging them. + +"Wow, thank you, mom! We love it!" Tommy and Lila said, hugging the teddy bear. + +They were very happy and grateful. They realized that mom was very nice and generous to them. They felt bad for being mean and ungrateful to Fluffy. + +"Mom, can we say sorry to Fluffy?" Tommy asked, looking at the sofa. + +"Of course, you can. Fluffy is part of our family and he loves you too. He just wanted to play with you. He did not mean to ruin your pattern," mom said, nodding. + +Tommy and Lila went to the sofa and called Fluffy. Fluffy came out slowly and looked at them. He was still scared and sad. + +"Fluffy, we are sorry. We were wrong to yell at you and hurt you. You are our furry friend and we love you too. Can you forgive us?" Tommy and Lila said, petting Fluffy. + +Fluffy purred and rubbed his head against them. He forgave them and licked their faces. He was happy and glad. + +Tommy and Lila smiled and hugged Fluffy. They learned their lesson. They learned to be thankful for what they have and to be kind to others. They learned that sharing and caring make everyone happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and fill them with water. They pretended they were pirates and the holes were their treasure chests. + +"Look, I found a shiny coin!" Lily said, holding up a wet penny. + +"Wow, let me see!" Ben said, reaching for the coin. + +But as he did, a big black cloud appeared in the sky. It made a loud noise and started to rain. + +"Oh no, our treasure chests are going to sink!" Lily cried. + +"Quick, let's go inside!" Ben said, grabbing Lily's hand. + +They ran to the house, but the door was locked. They knocked and knocked, but no one answered. + +"Where is Mommy?" Lily asked, feeling scared. + +"I don't know, maybe she went to the store," Ben said, trying to be brave. + +They looked around and saw a big shed. It had a window and a door. + +"Maybe we can hide in there until the rain stops," Ben suggested. + +"OK, let's try," Lily agreed. + +They ran to the shed and opened the door. It was dark and gloomy inside. There were old tools and boxes and spiders. + +"Yuck, I don't like it here," Lily said, shivering. + +"Me neither, but it's better than getting wet," Ben said, hugging Lily. + +They sat on the floor and waited for the rain to stop. They hoped Mommy would come back soon. They wished they had their shiny coin. +Sara liked to play with her toy parrot. She named it Polly and made it talk with funny voices. She took Polly everywhere, even to the park with her mom and dad. + +One day, Sara saw a big swing in the park. She wanted to try it, but she did not want to leave Polly behind. She asked her mom if she could hold Polly while she swung. Her mom said no, it was not safe. She said Polly could sit on the bench and watch. + +But Sara was restless. She did not listen to her mom. She put Polly in her pocket and ran to the swing. She climbed on and pushed with her feet. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughed and shouted, "Whee!" + +She did not see the hole in her pocket. She did not feel Polly slip out. She did not hear Polly squawk. + +She only heard a loud thud and a cry. She looked down and saw Polly on the ground. She saw a big dog run to Polly and bite him. She saw Polly stop moving and stop talking. + +She dropped from the swing and ran to Polly. She picked him up and hugged him. She cried and cried. She said, "I'm sorry, Polly, I'm sorry." + +But Polly did not answer. Polly was gone. +Lily and Max were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They used pots and pans and spoons and bowls. They also used some of the dishes from the dishwasher. + +"Look, I made a cake!" Lily said, holding up a plate with some flour and water on it. "Do you want some?" + +"Sure!" Max said, taking a bite. "Mmm, it's very good. Guess what I made?" + +Lily looked at his plate. It had some pasta and cheese and ketchup on it. "Is it pizza?" she guessed. + +"No, it's macaroni and cheese!" Max said. "Do you want some?" + +"Okay!" Lily said, taking a bite. "It's very good too. You are a good chef, Max." + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good chef too. And very polite. We should share our food with Mommy and Daddy. They will like it too." + +"Good idea!" Lily said. "Let's go find them." + +They took their plates and went to look for their parents. They were very proud of their food. They hoped their parents would like it too. And they hoped they would not be mad that they used the dishes from the dishwasher. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make funny noises and pretend they were animals. Lily was a cat and Ben was a dog. They chased each other and laughed a lot. + +But then, Ben saw a big spider on the wall. He was scared of spiders. He ran to Lily and said, "Lily, look! A spider! It is a threat! It can bite us!" + +Lily looked at the spider. She was not scared of spiders. She thought they were cute and hairy. She said, "Ben, don't be afraid. The spider is not a threat. It is just a little bug. It won't bite us. It is more afraid of us than we are of it." + +Ben did not believe Lily. He was still upset. He said, "No, Lily, the spider is a threat. It has eight legs and many eyes. It is creepy and icky. I want it to go away!" + +Lily wanted to help Ben. She had an idea. She said, "Ben, I have a plan. Let's make the spider laugh. Maybe then it will be friendly and leave us alone." + +Ben was curious. He said, "How can we make the spider laugh?" + +Lily said, "We can tickle it with a feather. Or we can tell it a joke. Or we can make funny faces at it. Come on, let's try!" + +Lily and Ben got a feather from a pillow. They went to the wall where the spider was. They took turns to tickle the spider with the feather. They said, "Tickle, tickle, spider! Are you laughing?" + +The spider did not laugh. It did not move. It did not care. + +Lily and Ben tried to tell the spider a joke. They said, "Spider, why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other spider! Ha, ha, ha! Is that funny?" + +The spider did not laugh. It did not move. It did not care. + +Lily and Ben tried to make funny faces at the spider. They stuck out their tongues, crossed their eyes, and wiggled their ears. They said, "Spider, look at us! We are silly! Do you like us?" + +The spider did not laugh. It did not move. It did not care. + +Lily and Ben were disappointed. They could not make the spider laugh. They thought the spider was boring and rude. They gave up and went back to their toys. + +But as they played, they heard a tiny sound. It was the spider. It was laughing. It laughed so hard that it fell off the wall. It landed on the floor and ran away. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They were surprised and happy. They said, "We did it! We made the spider laugh! It was not a threat after all! It was just a funny bug!" + +They hugged each other and laughed too. They were not scared or upset anymore. They were brave and happy. They played with their toys and had fun. The end. +Lila was a little girl who loved to learn. She liked to read books, watch videos, and ask questions. She wanted to know everything about the world and the stars. One day, she saw a big book with pictures of planets on the cover. She asked her mom if she could read it. + +Her mom smiled and said, "This book is for older kids, Lila. It has many hard words and facts. But I can teach you some things about the planets. Do you want to learn?" + +Lila nodded eagerly and hugged her mom. They sat on the couch and opened the book. Her mom pointed to a blue and green planet and said, "This is our planet, Lila. It is called Earth. It is where we live and where we find animals, plants, water, and air. It is very beautiful and special." + +Lila looked at the picture and said, "Wow, Earth is so pretty. I like Earth. Can we go to other planets, mom?" + +Her mom shook her head and said, "No, Lila. We cannot go to other planets. They are very far away and very different from Earth. Some are very hot, some are very cold, some are very big, some are very small. Some have rocks, some have gas, some have rings, some have moons. They are all very interesting, but they are not like Earth." + +Lila frowned and said, "But why can't we go to other planets, mom? I want to see them and touch them and play with them." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Lila, you are very curious and brave, and I love that about you. But you have to understand that the planets are not toys. They are very fragile and important. They have their own rules and secrets. If we go to other planets, we might hurt them or ourselves. We might make them sick or angry or sad. We have to respect them and leave them alone. We can only look at them from far away and learn about them from books and videos. Do you understand, Lila?" + +Lila thought for a moment and then nodded. She said, "I understand, mom. The planets are not toys. They are fragile and important. We have to respect them and leave them alone. We can only look at them from far away and learn about them from books and videos. Thank you for teaching me, mom. I love you." + +Her mom kissed her and said, "I love you too, Lila. You are a very smart and kind girl. And you know what? You can still dream about the planets and imagine what they are like. You can draw them and write stories about them and share them with me and your friends. You can still have fun with the planets, but in a different way. Do you want to do that, Lila?" + +Lila smiled and said, "Yes, mom. I want to do that. I want to dream and imagine and draw and write and share. I want to have fun with the planets, but in a different way. You are the best mom ever." + +They hugged and closed the book. They went to Lila's room and got some paper and crayons. They started to draw and write and share their stories about the planets. They had a lot of fun and learned a lot. They were happy. +Tom and Anna are playing in the garden. They have a big box of toys and a shovel. They like to dig holes and bury their toys. Then they try to find them again. + +"Look, I found a picture!" Anna says. She holds up a piece of paper with a drawing on it. It is very old and dirty. The drawing is of a man with a big nose and a funny hat. + +"Who is that?" Tom asks. He looks at the picture and makes a face. "He is ugly!" + +Anna laughs. "I don't know. Maybe he is someone's grandpa. Do you want to keep him?" + +Tom shakes his head. "No, I don't like him. Let's bury him!" + +"Okay!" Anna says. She takes the shovel and digs a hole. Tom puts the picture in the hole and covers it with dirt. + +"Bye bye, ugly grandpa!" they say. They giggle and run to find another toy. They are having fun in the garden. +Lily and Max were playing with snow in the park. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They were very happy with their snowman. + +But then, a mean boy came and kicked their snowman. He laughed and said, "Your snowman is ugly and stupid. I can make a better one." He started to make his own snowman, but he used rocks and sticks instead of a hat and a scarf. + +Lily and Max were very sad and angry. They wanted to stop the mean boy, but he was bigger and stronger than them. They did not know what to do. + +Then, they saw the sun coming out from behind the clouds. The sun was bright and warm. It shone on the snow and made it melt. The mean boy's snowman started to fall apart. The rocks and sticks fell to the ground. The mean boy's snowman was gone. + +Lily and Max's snowman also started to melt, but not as fast. The hat and the scarf kept it cool. The carrot nose stayed on. Lily and Max's snowman was still there. + +Lily and Max smiled and hugged each other. They said, "We have the best snowman ever. We have a victory!" The mean boy ran away, crying. He had no snowman and no friends. + +The sun made the park bright and happy. It was not gloomy anymore. Lily and Max played with their snowman until it was time to go home. They said goodbye to their snowman and thanked the sun. They hoped their snowman would come back next winter. +Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see an old man with a cane. He walks very slow. + +"Let's race him!" Sam says. "I bet I can run faster than him!" + +Tom thinks this is a bad idea. He does not want to be mean to the old man. He says, "No, Sam. That is not nice. He is old and he needs the cane. We should help him, not race him." + +But Sam does not listen. He runs to the old man and says, "Hey, old man! I can race you to the bench! Ready, set, go!" + +The old man is surprised and scared. He does not want to race. He says, "Stop, boy! Leave me alone! You are rude and you are hurting me!" + +Sam does not care. He runs past the old man and laughs. He thinks he is very fast and very funny. + +But then, something bad happens. Sam trips on a rock and falls. He scrapes his knee and his elbow. He cries out loud. It hurts a lot. + +Tom runs to Sam and helps him up. He says, "Are you okay, Sam? That was a silly thing to do. You should not race the old man. You should say sorry to him." + +Sam feels sorry. He sees the old man coming to him. The old man looks angry and sad. He says, "Boy, you were very mean to me. You made me afraid and you made me drop my cane. You could have hurt me more. Why did you do that?" + +Sam says, "I'm sorry, old man. I was trying to have fun. I did not mean to hurt you. I was wrong. Please forgive me." + +The old man sees Sam's scraped knee and elbow. He sees Sam's tears. He feels sorry for Sam. He says, "It's okay, boy. I forgive you. But you should be more careful and more kind. You should not race people who are old or sick or need help. You should race people who are young and healthy and want to play. Do you understand?" + +Sam nods. He says, "I understand, old man. Thank you for forgiving me. Can we be friends?" + +The old man smiles. He says, "Yes, we can be friends. What is your name?" + +Sam says, "My name is Sam. And this is my friend Tom. He is a good friend. He tried to stop me from racing you." + +The old man says, "Hello, Sam and Tom. My name is Ben. I am glad to meet you. You are good boys. Do you want to sit with me on the bench and talk?" + +Sam and Tom say, "Yes, Ben. We want to sit with you and talk. We want to learn from you and listen to your stories." + +They go to the bench and sit with Ben. They talk and laugh and have fun. They forget about the race and the cane and the dark. They become friends. +Sara is a popular girl. She has many friends at school. They like to play with her and share toys. Sara is happy and kind. + +One day, Sara's mom says they have to move to a new house. Sara is sad and scared. She does not want to leave her friends. She does not want to go to a new school. She wants to stay here. + +Sara's mom gives her a hug. She says they will still see their friends sometimes. She says they will make new friends at the new house. She says they will be happy and safe. She says she loves Sara very much. + +Sara still feels sad, but she trusts her mom. She gives her mom a hug back. She says she loves her mom too. She says she will try to be brave and happy. She says she will stay with her mom always. +Ben and Mia went to the toy store with their mom. They saw many toys that they liked. Ben wanted to buy a big truck. Mia wanted to buy a pretty doll. They both asked their mom to buy them the toys. + +"Mom, can you buy me this truck?" Ben said. "It has lights and sounds and can carry things." + +"Mom, can you buy me this doll?" Mia said. "She has long hair and a dress and can talk." + +Mom looked at the toys and then at Ben and Mia. She said, "I'm sorry, but we can't buy both toys. They are too expensive. You have to choose one toy to share." + +Ben and Mia did not like that. They both wanted their own toy. They started to cry and yell. They were selfish. + +"Stop it, Ben and Mia!" Mom said. "You are making a lot of noise and trouble. You are not being nice. Sharing is good. If you can't share, we will leave the toy store without any toy." + +Ben and Mia did not want that. They looked at each other and then at the toys. They saw that the toys were not as important as their mom and each other. They felt sorry for being selfish. + +"Mom, we are sorry," Ben said. "We don't need these toys. We have enough toys at home. We can play with them together." + +"Mom, we are sorry," Mia said. "We love you more than these toys. We can have fun with you and each other." + +Mom smiled and hugged Ben and Mia. She said, "I'm proud of you, Ben and Mia. You learned a good lesson today. Sharing is caring. You are not selfish. You are kind and generous." + +Ben and Mia smiled and hugged Mom back. They said, "We love you, Mom. Thank you for teaching us." + +They left the toy store without any toy, but with a happy sight in their eyes and hearts. +Rex was a dog who loved to dig. He dug in the yard, he dug in the park, he dug in the sand. He was always looking for something to find. One day, he dug up a big bone. It was bigger than his head. He was very happy. He wanted to show it to his friend, Spot. + +"Look, Spot, look what I found!" Rex barked, holding the bone in his mouth. + +"Wow, Rex, that's a mighty bone!" Spot said. "Where did you find it?" + +"I dug it up in the park. It was under a big tree. Do you want to see?" Rex said. + +"Sure, Rex, let's go!" Spot said. + +They ran to the park, with Rex carrying the bone. But when they got there, they saw a big problem. There was a huge dog standing by the tree. He had black fur and red eyes. He looked mean and scary. He saw Rex and Spot and growled. + +"That's my bone!" he snarled. "I buried it there a long time ago. Give it back or I'll bite you!" + +Rex and Spot were afraid. They did not want to fight the huge dog. But Rex did not want to give up his bone. He had worked hard to find it. He felt a strong feeling in his heart. He wanted to be brave and strong. He wanted to be a mighty dog. + +He looked at the huge dog and barked back. + +"No, it's my bone! I dug it up. It's mine. You can't have it!" he said. + +He ran towards the huge dog, with the bone in his mouth. The huge dog was surprised. He did not expect Rex to be so bold. He tried to grab the bone, but Rex was faster. He dodged and bit the huge dog's ear. The huge dog yelped and let go of the bone. Rex ran back to Spot, with the bone in his mouth. + +"Come on, Spot, let's go!" he said. + +They ran away from the park, with the huge dog chasing them. But they were too quick for him. They reached Rex's yard and jumped over the fence. They were safe. They lay down on the grass, panting and smiling. + +"Rex, you were amazing!" Spot said. "You stood up to the huge dog. You kept your bone. You became a mighty dog!" + +Rex wagged his tail. He felt proud and happy. He had his bone and his friend. He had become a mighty dog. He licked Spot's face and said. + +"Thank you, Spot. You are a good friend. Do you want to share my bone?" + +Spot nodded. He was a good friend. He liked to share. They chewed on the bone together, enjoying their prize. They were mighty dogs. +Lily and Ben were bored. They wanted to play, but it was too hot outside. They looked around the house for something fun to do. + +"Let's play with the freezer!" Ben said. He ran to the kitchen and opened the door. He saw ice and food and a big bag of peas. + +"Wow, look at this!" he said. He grabbed the bag of peas and threw it on the floor. It made a loud noise and the peas rolled everywhere. + +Lily followed him and saw the mess. She was angry. "Ben, what are you doing? You made the floor dirty! Mom will be mad!" she said. + +"I don't care. It's fun!" Ben said. He reached for another bag of food in the freezer. + +Lily tried to stop him. She pulled his arm and said, "No, Ben, stop! You can't play with the freezer! It's not a toy!" + +Ben didn't listen. He pushed Lily away and said, "Yes, I can! You can't tell me what to do!" + +They started to fight. They yelled and pulled and pushed each other. They knocked over more food and ice. The freezer was empty and the kitchen was dirty. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily and Ben and the mess. She was very angry. She said, "Lily and Ben, what have you done? You made a big mess! You wasted the food! You can't play with the freezer! It's dangerous!" + +Lily and Ben stopped fighting. They looked at Mom and felt sorry. They said, "We're sorry, Mom. We were bored. We wanted to play." + +Mom said, "I understand, but you have to play with your toys, not with the freezer. The freezer is for keeping food cold, not for playing. And you have to clean up your mess. Now, go get the broom and the dustpan and help me." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They got the broom and the dustpan and helped Mom clean up the kitchen. They said, "We're sorry, Mom. We won't play with the freezer again." + +Mom said, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. I love you, but you have to be careful and respectful. Now, how about we play a game together after we finish?" + +Lily and Ben smiled. They said, "Yes, Mom. We love you too. Can we play hide and seek?" + +Mom said, "Sure, we can play hide and seek. But not in the freezer, okay?" + +Lily and Ben said, "Okay, Mom. Not in the freezer." +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Can we go on the slide, please?" Lila asks her mom. + +"Sure, but be careful. The slide is high and fast," her mom says. + +Lila and Tom run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They laugh and scream. They have fun. + +"Look at me, Lila! I'm flying!" Tom says as he slides down. + +"You're so fast, Tom! I'm coming too!" Lila says as she follows him. + +They slide and slide until they are tired. They go back to their moms. + +"Are you hungry, kids?" Tom's mom asks. + +"Yes, we are!" Lila and Tom say. + +"Good, I have some food for you. Here, have some sandwiches and juice. They are warm and yummy," Tom's mom says. + +"Thank you, Tom's mom. You are nice," Lila says. + +"You're welcome, Lila. You are sweet," Tom's mom says. + +Lila and Tom eat their food. They share their sandwiches and juice. They feel warm and happy. + +They hug their moms and say thank you. They hug each other and say bye. + +They go home with their moms. They smile and wave. + +They had a good day. They love the slide. They love the food. They love their moms. They love their friends. +Jill and Jack are twins. They like to play with blocks and make towers. One day, they have a big fight. Jill wants to make a fancy tower with many colors. Jack wants to make a tall tower with only blue blocks. They do not share the blocks. They yell and push each other. + +"Stop it, Jack! You are mean! I want the red blocks!" Jill says. + +"No, Jill! You are silly! I want the blue blocks!" Jack says. + +Mom hears the fight. She comes to the playroom. She sees the blocks and the twins. She is not happy. + +"Jill and Jack, what are you doing? Why are you fighting? You have to share the blocks and be nice to each other!" Mom says. + +"Sorry, Mom. We both want to make towers, but we have different ideas," Jill says. + +"Sorry, Mom. We both like blocks, but we have different colors," Jack says. + +Mom smiles. She has an idea. She helps the twins to complete their towers. She shows them how to mix the colors and make patterns. She shows them how to make the towers strong and stable. She shows them how to have fun and work together. + +"Look, Jill and Jack, you have made two beautiful towers! They are fancy and tall! You are very clever and creative!" Mom says. + +"Thank you, Mom. We are sorry for the fight. We like our towers. We like the blocks. We like each other," Jill and Jack say. + +They hug Mom and each other. They are happy. They play with the towers and the blocks. They do not fight anymore. They share and care. +Lily and Ben were going on a trip with their mom and dad. They packed their bags and got in the car. They were very excited to see new things and have fun. + +After a long time, they arrived at a big hotel. It had many rooms and a big pool. Mom and dad checked in and got a key. They went to their room and opened the door. + +But there was a problem. The room was very messy and dirty. There were stains on the sheets, trash on the floor, and a bad smell in the air. Mom and dad were angry and sad. They called the front desk and asked for a new room. + +Lily and Ben wanted to help. They saw a big cart in the hall. It had towels, soap, and a vacuum. They thought they could use it to clean the room. They pushed the cart into the room and started to work. + +But they did not know how to use the things on the cart. They struggled to turn on the vacuum, but it made a loud noise and scared them. They tried to wipe the stains, but they made them bigger. They tried to make the bed, but they tangled the sheets. They made the room worse than before. + +Mom and dad came back and saw the mess. They were shocked and upset. They asked Lily and Ben what they were doing. Lily and Ben said they wanted to help, but they did not know how. + +Mom and dad hugged them and said they were sorry. They said they appreciated their good intentions, but they should have asked first. They said some things are not for kids to do, and they should be careful and listen to their parents. + +They took the cart back to the hall and apologized to the hotel staff. They got a new room that was clean and nice. They unpacked their bags and went to the pool. They had a great time and learned a lesson. + +The moral of the story is: Helping is good, but you should ask before you use things that are not yours. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big structure made of wood and ropes. It has many levels and slides and swings. Anna and Ben want to explore it. + +"Let's go to the structure!" Anna says. "It looks fun!" + +"OK, but we have to follow the rules," Ben says. "The rules are important. They keep us safe." + +"What are the rules?" Anna asks. + +Ben points to a sign near the structure. It has pictures and words. He reads them aloud. + +"Rule one: wait your turn. Rule two: share with others. Rule three: be careful. Rule four: have fun!" + +Anna nods. She understands the rules. They are simple and good. + +Anna and Ben run to the structure. They wait their turn to climb the ladder. They share the slide with other kids. They are careful not to fall or bump. They have fun swinging and sliding and jumping. + +They follow the rules and enjoy the structure. They are happy and proud. They are good friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. But sometimes they have a problem. They want different things. Anna wants to play with dolls. Ben wants to play with cars. They do not want to share. + +One day, they have a big fight. Anna says, "Dolls are better. Cars are boring." Ben says, "Cars are better. Dolls are silly." They are stubborn. They do not listen to each other. They do not have fun. + +Mom sees them. She is sad. She says, "Why are you fighting? You are friends. You can play with both dolls and cars. You can take turns. You can solve your problem. That is your job as friends." + +Anna and Ben think. They do not want to be sad. They do not want to make Mom sad. They want to be happy. They want to play together. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, friend. You are right. We can solve our problem. We can share. We can play with both dolls and cars. That is our job as friends." + +Mom smiles. She says, "Good. I am proud of you. You are smart. You are kind. You are good friends." Anna and Ben hug Mom. They hug each other. They play with dolls and cars. They have fun. + +The moral of the story is: Friends should not be stubborn. They should listen to each other. They should share. They should solve their problems. That is their job as friends. +Tom and Lily were very happy. They moved to a new house with Mom and Dad. They had a big room with two beds and a lot of toys. Mom and Dad said they could unpack their toys and play after they ate lunch. + +"Can we unpack now?" Tom asked Mom. He was hungry but he wanted to play more. + +"Not yet, Tom. We have to eat first. That's the promise we made, remember?" Mom said. She gave him a sandwich and a glass of milk. + +"OK, Mom. I remember. But can we unpack fast?" Tom said. He ate his sandwich in big bites. + +"Yes, we can unpack fast. But you have to chew well and drink your milk, too." Mom said. She smiled at Tom and Lily. + +Lily nodded. She ate her sandwich slowly and drank her milk. She liked the new house. It had a big yard and a swing. She wanted to go outside and see the flowers and the birds. + +When they finished eating, Mom and Dad said they could unpack their toys. Tom and Lily ran to their room. They opened their boxes and took out their toys. They had dolls, cars, books, puzzles, and more. They put them on the floor and on the shelves. + +"Look, Lily, I have my fire truck. It makes loud noises and has lights." Tom said. He pressed a button and the fire truck made a siren sound. + +"Wow, Tom, that's cool. But it's too loud. It hurts my ears." Lily said. She covered her ears with her hands. + +"Sorry, Lily. I won't make it loud again. Look, I have my dinosaur, too. It can roar and bite." Tom said. He showed her his dinosaur toy. + +"That's nice, Tom. But be careful. It might bite you." Lily said. She smiled at Tom. + +"I'm not afraid. It's just a toy. Look, Lily, you have your doll. She has a pretty dress and a hat." Tom said. He pointed at Lily's doll. + +"Yes, Tom, I have my doll. She is my friend. I can comb her hair and dress her up." Lily said. She hugged her doll. + +Tom and Lily were very happy. They unpacked their toys and played together. They liked their new house and their big room. They kept their promise to Mom and Dad. They were good children. +Anna liked to cook. She cooked with her mom and dad in the kitchen. She cooked eggs and toast and soup and cake. She cooked for her friends and her toys. She cooked all the time. + +But Anna was also bossy. She told everyone what to do and how to do it. She did not listen to anyone else. She did not share or help or say please and thank you. She thought she was the best cook in the world. + +One day, Anna wanted to cook a big meal for her family. She told her mom and dad to go away and let her cook. She told them she did not need their help. She took all the pots and pans and spoons and bowls. She took all the food and spices and sauces. She did not leave anything for anyone else. + +She started to cook. She cooked and cooked and cooked. She did not follow any recipes. She did not measure or taste or check. She just threw everything in the pots and pans. She did not care if it was too much or too little, too hot or too cold, too sweet or too salty. + +She finished cooking. She put the food on the plates. She called her mom and dad to come and eat. She was very proud of herself. She waited for them to praise her and thank her. + +But when her mom and dad saw the food, they did not smile. They did not say anything. They just looked at the food. The food looked bad. The food smelled bad. The food tasted bad. + +Anna was confused. She did not understand. She tried the food. She spit it out. It was awful. She felt sick. She felt sad. She felt sorry. + +She realized she had made a big mistake. She realized she had been very bossy. She realized she had not been a good cook. She realized she had not been a good daughter. + +She said sorry to her mom and dad. She said she was wrong. She said she wanted to learn. She said she wanted to help. She said she wanted to share. She said she wanted to be nice. + +Her mom and dad hugged her. They said they loved her. They said they forgave her. They said they were proud of her. They said they would teach her. They said they would help her. They said they would cook with her. + +They threw away the bad food. They cleaned the kitchen. They made a new meal. They cooked together. They had fun. They ate together. They enjoyed the food. They were happy. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be bossy. Be humble. Be respectful. Be cooperative. Be kind. +Tom likes to help his mom cook in the kitchen. He likes to stir the eggs, pour the milk, and cut the bread. He also likes to smell the coffee that his mom makes every morning. He thinks coffee is important for his mom, because it makes her happy and awake. + +One day, Tom wakes up early and decides to surprise his mom. He goes to the kitchen and tries to cook breakfast by himself. He finds the eggs, the milk, and the bread. He also finds the coffee pot and the coffee beans. He puts some beans in the pot and turns it on. He thinks he is doing a good job. + +But soon, he hears a loud noise and sees smoke coming from the pot. He is scared and runs to his mom's room. He wakes her up and says, "Mom, mom, I tried to cook breakfast for you, but I made a big mess. I'm sorry, mom." + +His mom hugs him and says, "It's okay, Tom. I appreciate your effort, but cooking is not easy. You need to be careful and follow the rules. And you don't need to make coffee for me. You are more important than coffee. I love you, Tom." + +They go to the kitchen and see the burnt coffee and the spilled eggs. They laugh and clean up the mess together. Then they make a new breakfast and enjoy it with some juice. Tom is happy and says, "Mom, you are the best cook in the world. And I love you more than coffee." +Ben and Mia are playing with blocks. They like to make towers and houses with the blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, Mia, I made a big tower with the square blocks!" Ben says. He is proud of his tower. It is very tall and strong. + +"Wow, Ben, your tower is very good!" Mia says. She likes Ben's tower. She wants to make one too. She looks for the square blocks. But there are not many left. Ben used most of them. + +"Ben, can I have some square blocks, please?" Mia asks. She sees some square blocks on Ben's tower. She thinks they are not important. + +"No, Mia, you cannot have my square blocks!" Ben says. He does not want to share his blocks. He thinks Mia will make his tower fall. + +"But I need some square blocks, Ben!" Mia says. She is sad and angry. She thinks Ben is not nice. + +"Too bad, Mia, they are mine!" Ben says. He is stubborn and selfish. He thinks Mia is silly. + +Mia is very upset. She does not want to play with Ben anymore. She looks for something else to do. She sees a red button on the wall. She does not know what it does. She is curious and bored. She decides to press the button. + +"Beep, beep, beep!" The button makes a loud noise. Ben and Mia are surprised and scared. They do not know what is happening. + +"Warning, warning, warning!" A voice says. "The temperature is increasing! The room is getting hot! Hot! Hot!" + +Ben and Mia feel the heat. They start to sweat and pant. They look for a way out. They see a door. They run to the door. But the door is locked. They are trapped. + +"Help, help, help!" Ben and Mia cry. They are afraid and sorry. They wish they had shared the blocks. They wish they had not pressed the button. They wish they had been nicer to each other. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big flower bed. It had many colors and smells. Lily and Tom wanted to pick some flowers. + +"Look, Tom, this one is pink and pretty. Can I have it?" Lily asked. + +"OK, Lily, but only one. We should not take too many. The flowers are for everyone to enjoy," Tom said. + +Lily nodded and picked the pink flower. She smelled it and smiled. Then she saw another flower. It was yellow and shiny. She wanted it too. + +"Tom, can I have this one too? It is so bright and happy," Lily said. + +"No, Lily, you already have one. That is enough. We should leave some for the bees and the birds," Tom said. + +Lily did not listen. She picked the yellow flower too. She put it in her hair. Then she saw another flower. It was purple and soft. She wanted it too. + +"Tom, can I have this one too? It is so smooth and nice," Lily said. + +"No, Lily, stop! You are being greedy. You have two flowers already. You do not need more. You are hurting the flower bed. Look, it is empty now. There are no more flowers left," Tom said. + +Lily did not care. She picked the purple flower too. She held it in her hand. She felt happy. She had three flowers. She did not need Tom. She ran away from him. + +Tom was sad and angry. He followed Lily. He wanted to talk to her. He wanted to make her understand. He wanted to be her friend. + +But Lily did not want to talk. She did not want to understand. She did not want to be his friend. She lied to him. + +"Go away, Tom. I do not like you. You are mean and boring. You do not let me have fun. You do not let me have flowers. I have more flowers than you. I am better than you," Lily said. + +Tom was hurt and confused. He did not know why Lily said those things. He did not know what he did wrong. He did not know how to fix it. + +He looked at the flower bed. It was empty and sad. He looked at Lily. She was full and happy. He looked at himself. He was empty and sad. + +He wished he had a flower too. He wished he had a friend too. He wished Lily was not lying to him. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big balloon in the sky. It is red and shiny. It has a heart on it. + +"Wow, look at that balloon!" Anna says. "It is so impressive!" + +"I like it too," Ben says. "It is very pretty." + +They run to the balloon. They want to touch it. But the balloon is too high. They cannot reach it. + +"Maybe we can tell the balloon to come down," Anna says. "Maybe it will listen to us." + +"Okay, let's try," Ben says. They stand under the balloon. They shout to it. + +"Balloon, balloon, please come down! We want to play with you! You have a nice heart!" + +But the balloon does not come down. It stays in the sky. It does not hear them. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They want the balloon. They sit on the grass. They look at the balloon. + +"Maybe the balloon is happy in the sky," Anna says. "Maybe it likes to see the clouds and the birds." + +"Maybe you are right," Ben says. "Maybe the balloon has a big heart. Maybe it wants to share its heart with everyone." + +They smile at each other. They hold hands. They still like the balloon. But they like each other more. They are happy. +Anna loves her bracelet. It is pink and shiny and has many beads. She wears it every day and shows it to her friends. But one day, her bracelet breaks. One of the beads falls off and rolls away. Anna is very sad and cries. + +"Mommy, mommy, my bracelet is broken!" she says, holding the loose end of the string. + +"Oh, no, sweetie, I'm sorry. Let me see if I can fix it for you," Mommy says, taking the bracelet from Anna. She looks for the missing bead, but she can't find it. "Maybe we can use something else instead of the bead. Do you have any other beads or buttons or stickers?" + +Anna thinks for a moment. She remembers that she has a box of stickers in her room. She runs to get it and brings it back to Mommy. She opens the box and sees many stickers of animals and flowers and stars. She picks a sticker of a harmless bunny and gives it to Mommy. + +"Can you use this, Mommy?" she asks. + +"Sure, why not? It's very cute and harmless. Let me see if I can stick it on the string," Mommy says. She peels off the sticker and wraps it around the end of the string. She ties a knot to secure it. She hands the bracelet back to Anna. + +"Here you go, honey. Your bracelet is fixed. Do you like it?" she says. + +Anna looks at her bracelet. She sees the pink and shiny beads and the harmless bunny sticker. She smiles and hugs Mommy. + +"Thank you, Mommy. I love it. It's even prettier than before," she says. + +"You're welcome, Anna. I'm glad you're happy. Now, why don't you go and play with your friends and show them your new bracelet?" Mommy says. + +"Okay, Mommy. Bye-bye," Anna says. She puts on her bracelet and runs outside. She sees her friends and waves to them. She can't wait to tell them how Mommy fixed her bracelet with a harmless bunny sticker. She thinks Mommy is the best. +Tom and Sue were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big dog with black fur and a long tail. The dog was barking and running towards them. + +"Look, a dog!" Tom said. "Let's pet him!" + +"No, Tom, he is too big and loud!" Sue said. "He might bite us!" + +But Tom did not listen. He ran to the dog and tried to touch his head. The dog did not like that. He growled and snapped at Tom. Tom was scared. He felt his body tremble. He ran back to Sue. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. "The dog bit me!" + +Sue saw blood on Tom's hand. She was scared too. She felt her body tremble. She hugged Tom and tried to calm him down. + +"Shh, shh, shh, it's okay, Tom," Sue said. "We need to find a grown-up. They will help you." + +They looked around and saw a lady with a red hat. She was walking with a small dog on a leash. She saw Tom and Sue and came to them. + +"What happened, children?" the lady asked. "Are you hurt?" + +"The big dog bit him!" Sue said, pointing at Tom's hand. + +"Oh, dear, that's not good," the lady said. "You need to see a doctor. Come with me, I'll take you to my car. I have a first aid kit there." + +The lady took Tom and Sue to her car. She cleaned Tom's wound and put a bandage on it. She gave him a candy and a hug. She called their parents and told them what happened. She drove them to the hospital. + +Tom and Sue were brave. They did not cry anymore. They thanked the lady for helping them. They learned a lesson. They would not pet strange dogs again. They would listen to Sue. She was smart and careful. She was a good friend. +Tommy liked to bathe with his toy duck. He would splash and play and make bubbles with the soap. His mommy would help him wash his hair and dry him with a soft towel. Then she would give him a glass of warm milk and read him a story before bed. + +One day, Tommy's mommy said they had to go visit his grandma. She was elderly and lived in a big house with a garden. Tommy liked his grandma, but he did not like her bathtub. It was old and rusty and had no toys. He did not want to bathe there. + +When they arrived, his grandma hugged them and showed them their room. She said she had a surprise for Tommy. She took him to the bathroom and opened the door. Tommy gasped. There was a new bathtub, shiny and white, with a faucet that looked like a duck. And on the edge of the tub, there was a basket full of toy ducks, different colors and sizes. + +"Look, Tommy, I got you a new bathtub and some friends for your toy duck. Do you like them?" his grandma asked. + +Tommy nodded and smiled. He hugged his grandma and thanked her. He could not wait to bathe with his new ducks. He thought his grandma was the best. He drank his milk and listened to her stories. He felt happy and cozy in her big house. +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They loved nature and saw many animals and plants. One day, they went to the park with their mom and dad. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. They wanted to feed them some bread. + +"Can we go to the pond, mom?" Tim asked. + +"Sure, but be careful and don't go too close to the water," mom said. + +Tim and Lily ran to the pond with some bread. They threw some pieces to the ducks and watched them eat. They saw some fish swimming and tried to touch them. But then, something scary happened. A big frog jumped out of the water and landed on Lily's head. It was green and slimy and croaked loudly. + +Lily screamed and dropped the bread. She ran to mom and dad, crying. The frog hopped off her head and back into the pond. Tim was shocked and scared too. He followed Lily and hugged her. + +"It's okay, Lily. It was just a frog. It won't hurt you," Tim said. + +But Lily did not stop crying. She was very scared of the frog. She wept and wept and did not want to play anymore. + +Mom and dad tried to calm her down. They told her that the frog was just hungry and wanted some bread. They told her that the frog was part of nature and did not mean to scare her. They told her that she was brave and strong and that they loved her. + +Lily listened to them and slowly stopped weeping. She wiped her tears and smiled a little. She hugged mom and dad and said, "I love you too." + +Tim smiled too and said, "Can we go to the swings now?" + +Mom and dad nodded and said, "Yes, let's go to the swings." + +They all walked to the swings and had fun. They forgot about the frog and enjoyed the nature. They were happy and not scared anymore. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big board in the yard. The board is brown and hard. + +"Look, a board!" Tom says. "We can use it for many things." + +"Like what?" Lily asks. + +Tom thinks. "We can use it as a bridge, or a slide, or a table, or a wall. We can make different games with it." + +Lily nods. "That sounds fun. Let's try it." + +They take the board and put it on two rocks. Now it is a bridge. They walk on it and pretend it is over a river. They make sounds of water and fish. + +Then they move the board and lean it on a tree. Now it is a slide. They climb on it and slide down. They laugh and shout. + +Then they lay the board on the grass. Now it is a table. They bring some cups and plates and pretend it is a picnic. They share some cookies and juice. + +Then they stand the board up and hold it. Now it is a wall. They hide behind it and play peek-a-boo. They surprise each other and giggle. + +Tom and Lily have a lot of fun with the board. They use it for different things. They are happy and creative. They are good friends. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Sara has a jeep. It is red and big. Ben has a ball. It is blue and round. + +One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big puddle. It is wet and muddy. Sara wants to drive her jeep in the puddle. She thinks it will be fun. Ben wants to throw his ball in the puddle. He thinks it will be splashy. + +"Can I drive your jeep in the puddle?" Sara asks Ben. + +"OK, but only if I can throw your ball in the puddle," Ben says. + +They swap their toys and run to the puddle. Sara drives her jeep in the puddle. It makes a lot of noise and splashes. Ben throws the ball in the puddle. It bounces and flies. They laugh and have fun. + +But soon, their moms call them. It is time to go home. They run back to their toys. They see that their toys are dirty and wet. Sara's jeep is covered in mud. Ben's ball is soaked in water. + +"Oh no, our toys are ruined!" Sara cries. + +"Don't worry, we can clean them," Ben says. + +They take their toys to their moms. Their moms help them to wash their toys with a hose. They rinse off the mud and the water. Then they put their toys in the sun. The sun is warm and bright. It dries their toys. + +"Look, our toys are clean and dry!" Sara says. + +"Yes, they are. And they are still fun to play with," Ben says. + +They hug their toys and their moms. They are happy. They are still friends. They have popular toys. They have a jeep and a ball. +Anna and Ben were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks to choose from. + +Anna wanted to make the tallest tower ever. She stacked the blocks as high as she could, but she needed more. She saw a big box of blocks on the shelf. She asked Ben to help her lift the box. + +"Ben, can you help me lift the box? I want more blocks for my tower," she said. + +Ben nodded and went to the shelf. He tried to lift the box, but it was too heavy for him. He pulled and pushed, but the box did not move. He felt frustrated and angry. + +He decided to use a chair to reach the box. He dragged the chair to the shelf and climbed on it. He grabbed the box and tried to lift it again. But he lost his balance and fell off the chair. The box fell with him and hit the floor. The blocks spilled out of the box and made a loud noise. + +Anna and Ben were both scared by the noise. They looked at the mess of blocks and the broken box. They heard their mom coming to the living room. They knew they were in trouble. They felt ashamed of what they had done. + +"What happened here?" their mom asked in a stern voice. She saw the chair, the box, and the blocks. She saw Anna and Ben hiding behind the couch. She was shocked by the scene. + +"Anna, Ben, come here right now," she said. "You need to explain what you were doing and why you made such a mess. And you need to apologize and clean up." + +Anna and Ben came out of their hiding place. They looked at their mom with sad eyes. They said they were sorry and that they just wanted to play with the blocks. They said they would help to clean up. + +Their mom was not happy, but she was also glad that they were not hurt. She hugged them and said she loved them. She said they should not lift things that were too heavy for them. She said they should ask for help and be careful. She said they should not use the chair to climb on the shelf. She said they should respect their toys and not break them. + +Anna and Ben nodded and said they understood. They said they would not do it again. They helped their mom to pick up the blocks and put them back in the box. They learned their lesson and felt better. They decided to play with something else. They still liked the blocks, but they did not want to lift the box anymore. +Lily and Sam were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They made a big track with sand and stones and pretended to be drivers. They zoomed and honked and had a lot of fun. + +But then the sky became dark and it started to rain. Lily and Sam ran inside with their cars and put them on the table. They looked out of the window and saw the rain making their track wet and muddy. + +"Oh no, our track is ruined!" Lily said. "We can't play anymore." + +"Don't be sad, Lily," Sam said. "Maybe the sun will come out and dry the track. Then we can play again." + +They waited and waited, but the rain did not stop. They played with other toys, but they missed their cars and their track. They wished the rain would go away. + +After a while, their mom came into the room. She smiled and said, "Guess what, kids? The rain has stopped and the sun is shining. Do you want to go outside and see?" + +Lily and Sam jumped up and ran to the door. They grabbed their cars and followed their mom. They saw that their track was not wet and muddy anymore. It was dry and smooth and shiny. + +"Wow, our track is perfect!" Lily said. "It looks like a real road." + +"Let's play, let's play!" Sam said. "We are the best drivers in the world." + +They put their cars on the track and started to zoom and honk again. They were happy and they thanked the sun for drying their track. They played until it was time to go inside and have dinner. They had a great day. +Lily and Ben went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. But Lily and Ben liked the seals the best. The seals were big and gray, and they had funny noses and whiskers. + +One seal was very grumpy. He did not want to play with the other seals. He did not want to swim or jump or clap. He just lay on a rock and made loud noises. Lily and Ben wondered why he was so grumpy. + +Mom and Dad said that maybe the seal was bored or tired or hungry. They said that maybe he needed a friend or a toy or a treat. They said that maybe he needed to dance. + +Lily and Ben liked to dance. They danced at home, at school, and at parties. They danced when they were happy, sad, or silly. They thought that dancing was fun and good. + +They decided to try to make the grumpy seal dance. They went close to the pool where he was. They waved their arms and legs and moved their bodies. They smiled and laughed and sang. They hoped that the grumpy seal would see them and want to dance too. + +The grumpy seal saw Lily and Ben. He watched them dance. He saw them smile and laugh and sing. He felt something in his heart. He felt curious and happy and silly. He wanted to dance too. + +He slid off the rock and into the water. He swam and jumped and clapped. He moved his nose and whiskers and tail. He made loud noises that sounded like singing. He danced with Lily and Ben. + +Lily and Ben were very happy. They had made a new friend. The grumpy seal was not grumpy anymore. He was a dancing seal. And they all danced together. +Lila and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big tree with many branches. They want to climb the tree and see what is up there. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go up!" Lila says. She grabs a branch and pulls herself up. + +"OK, Lila, I'm coming!" Ben says. He follows Lila and climbs the tree. + +They reach a high branch and look around. They see birds, flowers, and clouds. They also see something shiny on another branch. + +"Look, Ben, what is that?" Lila says. She points to the shiny thing. + +"I don't know, Lila, maybe it's a jewel!" Ben says. He wants to see it closer. + +He leans over the branch and reaches for the shiny thing. But he leans too much and loses his balance. He falls off the branch and lands on the ground. + +"Ouch!" Ben says. He feels pain in his arm and leg. + +"Ben, are you OK?" Lila says. She is scared and worried. She climbs down the tree and runs to Ben. + +"I'm sorry, Lila, I was silly. I wanted to get the jewel." Ben says. He cries a little. + +"It's OK, Ben, don't cry. It's not a jewel, anyway. It's just a light. See?" Lila says. She picks up the shiny thing and shows it to Ben. It is a small flashlight that someone left on the tree. + +"Oh, you're right, Lila. It's just a light. It's not very pretty." Ben says. He feels better. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go home. We can play with the light later. Maybe we can make shadows with it." Lila says. She helps Ben stand up and hugs him. + +"OK, Lila, let's go home. Thank you for being my friend." Ben says. He smiles and hugs Lila back. + +They walk home together, holding the light and each other's hand. They are happy. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park with their dog, Spot. They throw a ball and Spot runs to catch it. They laugh and clap when Spot brings the ball back. They have a lot of fun. + +One evening, they see a big moon in the sky. It is round and bright and yellow. Anna and Ben think it is beautiful. They want to touch it. They run after the moon, but they cannot catch it. It is too far away. They run and run, but the moon stays the same. + +They do not see where they are going. They run into a pond. Splash! They get wet and cold and muddy. Spot barks and runs to them. He licks their faces and tries to make them happy. But Anna and Ben are not happy. They are embarrassed. They see other people in the park. They look at them and laugh. Anna and Ben feel silly. + +They go back to their mom and dad. They say sorry for running away. They say they wanted to touch the moon. Their mom and dad hug them and say it is okay. They say they love them. They say the moon is very pretty, but it is not for touching. It is for looking. They give them towels and dry clothes. They take them home and tuck them in bed. They kiss them good night and turn off the light. Anna and Ben fall asleep and dream of the moon. +Lily and Sam are in the classroom. They like to play with the toys and the books. But they also like to touch things. They touch the chairs, the windows, the walls. They touch everything they see. + +One day, they see a new thing in the classroom. It is a desk. It is big and brown and has many drawers. Lily and Sam want to touch it. They run to the desk and open the drawers. They find pencils, papers, stickers, and a big red apple. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily says. She picks up the apple and holds it in her hand. "It is round and shiny and smooth." + +"Can I touch it?" Sam asks. He reaches for the apple. But Lily pulls it away. "No, it is mine!" she says. "I found it first!" + +Sam is sad. He wants to touch the apple too. He looks at the desk. He sees something else. It is a glass of water. It is on the corner of the desk. Sam walks to the glass and touches it. It is cool and wet and slippery. + +"Look at this!" Sam says. He picks up the glass and holds it in his hand. "It is cool and wet and slippery." + +"Can I touch it?" Lily asks. She puts down the apple and reaches for the glass. But Sam pulls it away. "No, it is mine!" he says. "I found it first!" + +Lily and Sam are angry. They do not want to share. They hold their things and glare at each other. They do not see the teacher coming. The teacher sees them and the desk. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing?" the teacher asks. She takes the apple and the glass from them. "This is not your desk. This is my desk. You should not touch my things without asking. You should share with your friends. Say sorry to each other." + +Lily and Sam feel bad. They know they did wrong. They look at each other and say sorry. They hug and make up. They do not want to touch the desk anymore. They want to play with the toys and the books. They want to be good friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to step on the grass and look for bugs. They saw a big snail and a red ladybug. They were happy. + +But then they heard a noise. It was a leak from the hose. The water was spraying everywhere. It was wet and cold. Lily and Ben ran away. + +"Mommy, mommy, there is a leak!" Lily shouted. + +Mommy came out and saw the water. She turned off the hose. She was not happy. + +"Who left the hose on?" she asked. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They did not know. They had not touched the hose. + +"It was not us, mommy," Ben said. + +Mommy looked at them. She saw their wet clothes and shoes. She saw the mud on their faces. She sighed. + +"Come on, let's go inside and get dry," she said. "And next time, be careful with the hose. It is hard to fix a leak." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big train. The train has a lot of steam. The steam comes out of a pipe. The steam is white and fluffy. + +"Wow, look at the train!" Tom says. "It is so big and fast!" + +"Yes, it is!" Mia says. "And look at the steam! It is like a cloud!" + +They run to the fence. They want to observe the train better. They wave at the people on the train. Some people wave back. Tom and Mia are happy. + +The train makes a loud noise. It is the whistle. The whistle tells the train to stop. The train slows down. It stops at the station. The people get off the train. They have bags and suitcases. + +"Where are they going?" Mia asks. + +"I don't know," Tom says. "Maybe they are going to visit their families. Or maybe they are going to see new places." + +Tom and Mia are curious. They wish they could go on the train too. They wonder what it is like inside the train. + +A man comes out of the train. He is the driver. He wears a hat and a uniform. He sees Tom and Mia. He smiles at them. + +"Hello, kids," he says. "Do you like the train?" + +"Yes, we do!" Tom and Mia say. + +"Would you like to see the engine?" he asks. + +"Really?" Tom and Mia say. "Can we?" + +"Sure, why not?" he says. "Come with me. I'll show you." + +He takes them by the hand. He leads them to the front of the train. He opens a door. He lets them in. He shows them the engine. He explains how it works. He shows them the coal, the fire, the water, and the steam. He lets them touch the buttons and the levers. He lets them blow the whistle. + +Tom and Mia are amazed. They observe everything with wonder. They ask many questions. The driver answers them. He is patient and kind. + +Tom and Mia are grateful. They thank the driver. They hug him. They say goodbye. They go back to the park. They tell their parents about the train. They say it was the best day ever. +Lila liked to play with her round ball. It was red and yellow and blue and green. It was beautiful. She could roll it and bounce it and throw it. She had fun with her ball. + +One day, Lila saw a big fire in the sky. It was the sun. It was very bright and hot. It made everything warm and light. Lila wondered if the sun was a round ball too. She wanted to play with it. + +She asked her mom, "Can I have the sun ball, please?" Her mom said, "No, Lila. The sun ball is not for playing. It is very far away and very big. It can burn you and hurt you. You have to be careful with the sun ball." + +Lila was sad. She wanted the sun ball. She thought it was beautiful. She did not understand why it could burn her and hurt her. She thought it was nice and friendly. + +She decided to wait until the sun ball came down. She thought maybe it would be cooler and smaller then. She thought maybe she could catch it and play with it then. She waited and waited. She saw the sun ball get lower and lower. She saw it change colors. It became orange and pink and purple. It was beautiful. + +She ran to the edge of the field. She reached out her hand. She tried to grab the sun ball. But she could not. It was still too far away and too big. It was still very bright and hot. It burned her hand. It hurt her a lot. She cried and cried. + +Her mom heard her cry. She ran to her. She saw her hand. It was red and swollen. She said, "Oh, Lila. What did you do? You tried to touch the sun ball, didn't you? I told you not to. I told you it could burn you and hurt you. You have to listen to me, Lila. I know what is best for you." + +She hugged her and kissed her. She took her to the house. She put some cold water and some cream on her hand. She gave her some juice and some cookies. She said, "I'm sorry, Lila. I know you wanted the sun ball. But you can't have it. It is not for playing. It is for shining and warming and making things grow. You have to be happy with your round ball. It is beautiful too. And it is safe and fun and yours." + +Lila nodded. She felt better. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you. I love my round ball too. Can I play with it tomorrow?" Her mom said, "Yes, Lila. You can play with it tomorrow. And every day. But not with the sun ball. Never with the sun ball. OK?" Lila said, "OK, mom. Never with the sun ball." She smiled and hugged her mom. She learned her lesson. She was a good girl. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play at the park. One day, they see a big boat on the water. It is a yacht. It is white and shiny. + +"Wow, look at that boat!" Anna says. "It is so big and pretty!" + +"I want to go on the boat," Ben says. "Do you think we can?" + +They run to the edge of the water. They wave at the people on the yacht. The people wave back. They are nice. + +"Hello, little ones!" a man on the yacht says. "Do you like our boat?" + +"Yes, we do!" Anna and Ben say. + +"Would you like to come and see it?" the man asks. "We have cookies and juice!" + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They are excited. They nod their heads. + +"Okay, then. Come on board!" the man says. He throws a rope to the shore. He helps Anna and Ben climb up. + +They are on the yacht. It is even bigger and prettier up close. They see a lot of things. They see chairs and tables and beds and toys. They see a kitchen and a bathroom and a TV. They see a flag and a wheel and a horn. + +The man and the other people are very nice. They give Anna and Ben cookies and juice. They show them around the yacht. They tell them stories and jokes. They make them laugh. + +Anna and Ben have a lot of fun. They forget about the time. They forget about the park. + +They remember to say thank you. They remember to be polite. + +They stretch their arms and legs. They are tired. They are happy. + +They say goodbye to the people on the yacht. They climb down the rope. They go back to the park. + +They smile at each other. They hold hands. + +They have a new story to tell. They have a new dream to share. +Lily liked to play in the park with her ball. She liked to kick it and catch it and roll it. She had a lot of fun with her ball. But sometimes she got tired and wanted to relax. She would sit on the grass and look at the sky and the trees and the birds. + +One day, she saw a big swing in the park. It looked like fun. She wanted to try it. She left her ball on the grass and ran to the swing. She climbed on it and held the ropes. She pushed with her feet and made the swing go high. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughed and smiled. + +But she did not see the boy who came to the park. He saw the ball on the grass and wanted to play with it. He picked it up and threw it. He did not know it was Lily's ball. He did not see Lily on the swing. The ball flew in the air and hit the swing. It made the swing shake and wobble. Lily lost her balance and let go of the ropes. She fell from the swing and landed on the ground. She felt a pain in her arm and her head. She cried and screamed. + +The boy heard the cry and saw Lily on the ground. He felt sorry and scared. He ran to her and said he was sorry. He did not mean to hurt her. He asked if she was okay. He saw her arm was pale and twisted. He saw blood on her head. He knew she was not okay. He called for help. He hoped she would be okay. He wished he did not throw the ball. He wished he saw her on the swing. He wished he could make it better. +Lily loved to play with water. She had a toy that could spray water like a hose. She liked to spray the flowers, the grass, and the bugs. But she also liked to spray other things that did not like water. + +One day, she saw her parent working on a big paper. The paper had many colors and shapes. Lily thought it was pretty. She wanted to make it more pretty with water. She took her toy and sprayed the paper. + +"Stop!" her parent shouted. "You are ruining my work!" + +Lily did not understand. She thought water was good. She thought her parent would be happy. She sprayed more water. + +"No, no, no!" her parent cried. "This is very bad. This paper is important. It is for my job. You have to be careful with water. It can damage things." + +Lily felt sad. She did not mean to be bad. She did not know water could damage things. She dropped her toy and ran to her parent. She hugged her parent and said, "I'm sorry. I love you." + +Her parent was troubled. She was angry and worried. She did not know how to fix her work. But she also loved Lily. She hugged her back and said, "I love you too. But you have to learn. Water is not for everything. Some things need to stay dry. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She understood. She wanted to help her parent. She said, "Can I help you make a new paper?" + +Her parent smiled. She said, "Maybe later. For now, let's go and dry off. And then we can play with something else. How about some blocks?" + +Lily smiled too. She liked blocks. She said, "Okay. Let's go." She took her parent's hand and they went inside. She learned a new thing today. Water is fun, but not for everything. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big truck with a radio on it. The radio was making loud noises and songs. + +"Look, Lily, a radio!" Ben said. He pointed to the truck. "Can we go and see it?" + +Lily nodded. She liked radios. They ran to the truck and looked at the radio. It had many buttons and lights. + +"Wow, it is a mighty radio!" Lily said. She wanted to touch it. + +"Be careful, Lily, it is not ours," Ben said. He was a good boy. + +But Lily did not listen. She reached for the radio and pushed a button. The radio made a very loud noise. It sounded like a lion. + +"ROAR!" the radio said. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They jumped back and ran away. They did not like the radio anymore. + +The truck driver heard the noise. He came out of the truck and saw the radio. He was angry. + +"Who did this?" he said. He looked around and saw Lily and Ben. They were hiding behind a tree. + +He pointed to them and said, "You, come here!" + +Lily and Ben were sorry. They came out of the tree and said, "We are sorry, mister. We just wanted to see the radio." + +The truck driver sighed. He was not so angry anymore. He said, "It is okay, but you should not touch things that are not yours. The radio is for my work. It is a mighty radio, but it can be dangerous." + +He showed them how the radio worked. He said, "This button makes the lion noise. It is for scaring away animals. This button makes the music. It is for making me happy. This button makes the talk. It is for talking to other truck drivers." + +Lily and Ben listened and learned. They said, "Thank you, mister. We are sorry again. We will not touch the radio anymore." + +The truck driver smiled. He said, "You are welcome. You are good kids. But next time, ask before you touch." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said, "Okay, mister. Bye-bye." + +They waved to the truck driver and went back to the park. They played with their toys and did not touch the radio again. They had learned their lesson. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big truck stop near their house. It was the mail truck. The mail truck had many letters and boxes for different people. + +"Look, Lily, the mail truck!" Max said. "Let's go see what it has!" + +Lily was curious too, but she was also careful. She knew that the mail truck was not for them. It was for the people who lived in the houses. She also knew that the mail truck had a driver who was busy and did not like to be bothered. + +"Max, we can't go to the mail truck," Lily said. "It's not ours. And the driver might get angry." + +But Max did not listen. He was ignorant. He did not know or care about the rules. He insisted on going to the mail truck. He ran across the street without looking. + +"Max, stop!" Lily shouted. "It's dangerous!" + +But it was too late. Max reached the mail truck and opened the door. He saw many letters and boxes inside. He wanted to touch them and see what was in them. He did not see the driver coming back from a house. + +The driver saw Max and was very angry. He yelled at Max and grabbed him by the arm. He pulled him out of the truck and scolded him. + +"What are you doing here, you little brat?" the driver said. "This is not your mail. This is not your truck. You could have hurt yourself or damaged the mail. You are very naughty and ignorant. Go back to your house and don't ever come near my truck again!" + +Max was scared and ashamed. He cried and ran back to Lily. Lily hugged him and tried to comfort him. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Max said. "I was wrong. I should have listened to you. You are smart and careful. I am ignorant and foolish. I won't go to the mail truck again." + +Lily smiled and kissed him on the cheek. + +"It's okay, Max," Lily said. "I love you anyway. But next time, please be more careful and respectful. The mail truck is not a toy. It is a job. And the driver is not a friend. He is a stranger. We have to follow the rules and be polite." + +Max nodded and agreed. He learned his lesson. He and Lily went back to their house and played with their own toys. They never bothered the mail truck again. +Tom and Anna are best friends. They like to play with their toys together. Tom has a big truck and Anna has a doll. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, Tom's truck breaks. The wheel falls off and Tom is sad. He tries to fix it, but he can't. He asks Anna if he can play with her doll. + +"Can I play with your doll, Anna? My truck is broken and I have no toy," Tom says. + +Anna loves her doll. She hugs it and says, "No, Tom. This is my doll. You can't have it. Go find another toy." + +Tom feels hurt. He thinks Anna is not a loyal friend. He goes to look for another toy. He sees a shiny car on the shelf. It belongs to his brother, who is not home. Tom takes the car and plays with it. + +Anna sees Tom with the car. She wants it too. She says, "Tom, can I play with your car? It looks so cool. You can have my doll." + +Tom says, "No, Anna. This is my car. You can't have it. You didn't let me play with your doll. Go find another toy." + +Anna feels angry. She thinks Tom is not a fair friend. She goes to look for another toy. She sees a teddy bear on the couch. It belongs to her sister, who is asleep. Anna takes the teddy bear and plays with it. + +Tom and Anna play with their new toys. They don't talk to each other. They don't have fun. + +After a minute, they hear their mom calling them. She says, "Tom, Anna, come here. I have a surprise for you." + +Tom and Anna run to their mom. She has a big box in her hands. She says, "I bought you new toys. Tom, this is a new truck for you. Anna, this is a new doll for you. I hope you like them." + +Tom and Anna are happy. They thank their mom and hug her. They look at their new toys. They are beautiful and shiny. They feel sorry for taking their siblings' toys. They say, "Mom, can we replace the toys we took? We want to give them back. We were not nice to each other. We are sorry." + +Their mom smiles and says, "Of course, you can. I'm glad you learned your lesson. You should always be loyal and fair to your friends. And you should always share your toys and have fun." + +Tom and Anna nod and say, "Yes, mom. We will. We love you." + +They go to replace the toys they took. They also give each other their old toys. They say, "I'm sorry, friend. Can we play together?" + +They hug and say, "Yes, friend. Let's play together." + +They play with their new and old toys. They talk and laugh. They have fun. They are loyal and fair friends. +Ben and Lily were twins who loved to play with their toy sail. They liked to pretend they were pirates and sail on the big blue sea. One day, they found a big jar of cookies in the kitchen. They knew they were not allowed to eat them, but they were very hungry and curious. + +"Let's take some cookies and hide them in our sail," Ben whispered to Lily. "We can eat them later when no one is looking." + +Lily nodded and followed Ben. They took four cookies and put them in their sail. They ran back to their room and closed the door. + +But they did not know that Mom had seen them. She was very angry and sad. She had baked the cookies for Grandma, who was coming to visit. She followed them to their room and knocked on the door. + +"Ben and Lily, open the door right now!" she said in a loud voice. "I know what you did. You took the cookies that were for Grandma. That was very naughty and selfish of you. How do you think Grandma will feel when she sees the empty jar?" + +Ben and Lily felt very guilty. They knew they had done something bad. They opened the door and saw Mom's face. They saw the jar of cookies in her hand. They saw the sail with the cookies inside. + +"We're sorry, Mom," they said in a small voice. "We were hungry and curious. We wanted to taste the cookies. We didn't think about Grandma. We're very sorry." + +Mom sighed and hugged them. She was still angry, but she loved them very much. She said, "I'm glad you're sorry, but sorry is not enough. You have to make it up to Grandma. You have to give her your sail as a gift. And you have to help me bake more cookies for her. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They felt sad to lose their sail, but they knew they had to do the right thing. They gave Mom their sail and helped her bake more cookies. They learned their lesson. They learned that stealing is wrong and that they should think about others before themselves. They learned that cookies taste better when they are shared with love. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to swing on the swings and slide on the slides. They saw a big cable that went from one tree to another. It looked like fun. + +"Let's try it!" Tom said. He climbed up the tree and grabbed the cable. He slid across to the other tree. "Whee!" he shouted. + +Lily wanted to try too. She climbed up the tree and grabbed the cable. But the cable was hard and slippery. She felt scared. She could not hold on. She started to fall. + +"Help!" she screamed. + +Tom saw Lily falling. He panicked. He did not know what to do. He jumped off the tree and ran to catch her. But he was too late. Lily hit the ground with a thud. + +Lily cried. She hurt her arm and her leg. Tom felt bad. He hugged her and said he was sorry. + +A lady came to help them. She was a nurse. She had a bag with bandages and medicine. She wrapped Lily's arm and leg and gave her a lollipop. She said Lily would be okay. + +Lily and Tom thanked the lady. They learned a lesson. They would not play with the cable again. They would stick to the swings and slides. They were safer and more fun. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the house. Sometimes they play in the attic. The attic is a big room under the roof. It has many old things and toys. + +One day, they go to the attic to find a ball. They see a big box. They open the box. Inside the box, they find a doll. The doll has long hair and a blue dress. She has a button on her back. + +"Look, a doll!" Anna says. "She is pretty. Can I play with her?" + +"Sure, you can play with her," Ben says. "But be careful. Maybe she is old and fragile." + +Anna takes the doll out of the box. She presses the button on her back. The doll starts to talk. + +"Hello, I am Daisy. I am your friend. Do you want to play with me?" + +Anna is happy. She likes the doll. She says, "Hello, Daisy. I am Anna. You are my friend. I want to play with you." + +Ben is curious. He wants to hear the doll. He comes closer to Anna and the doll. He says, "Hello, Daisy. I am Ben. You are my friend too. Can I hear you?" + +But Ben cannot hear the doll. He tries to press the button again. He puts his ear near the doll's mouth. He says, "Daisy, can you talk louder? I cannot hear you." + +Anna is worried. She thinks Ben is deaf. She says, "Ben, can you hear me? I can hear Daisy. She is talking. Why can't you hear her?" + +Ben is worried too. He thinks Anna is lying. He says, "Anna, are you joking? Daisy is not talking. She is quiet. Why are you lying to me?" + +Anna and Ben start to argue. They do not understand each other. They do not have fun. They are sad and angry. + +Then, they hear a voice. It is their mom. She is calling them from downstairs. She says, "Anna, Ben, come down. It is time for lunch. What are you doing in the attic?" + +Anna and Ben stop arguing. They look at each other. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, mom. We are coming. We were playing with a doll." + +They put the doll back in the box. They hold hands. They go down to the lunch. They do not worry anymore. They are friends again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play and sing together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and run to it. + +"Let's go down the slide!" Ben says. + +"Okay!" Anna says. + +They climb up the ladder and sit on the slide. Ben goes first. He slides down fast and laughs. Anna goes next. She slides down too, but she hits her knee on the edge. She cries out loud. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow! My knee hurts!" Anna says. + +Ben hears her and runs to her. He sees her knee is red and has a little blood. He feels sorry for her. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. Are you okay?" Ben says. + +He hugs her and tries to make her feel better. + +"It's okay, Ben. It was an accident. But it hurts a lot." Anna says. + +She sniffs and wipes her tears. + +"Can you sing me a song? You sing very well. It makes me happy." Anna says. + +Ben nods and smiles. He likes to sing for Anna. He thinks of a song they both know and like. He starts to sing softly. + +"Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are. Up above the world so high, like a diamond in the sky." + +Anna listens to his song and smiles too. She feels a little better. She joins him and sings along. + +"Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are." + +Their moms hear them and come to them. They see their knee and their song. They are proud of them. + +"Good job, Ben. You are a good friend. You support Anna when she is hurt." Ben's mom says. + +"Thank you, Anna. You are a brave girl. You don't give up when you are hurt. You sing a beautiful song." Anna's mom says. + +They hug their moms and their friend. They are happy. They have learned something today. They have learned to support each other and to sing a song. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Tim wants to go on the slide, but Mia is scared. + +"Come on, Mia, it is fun!" Tim says. + +"No, Tim, it is too high. I will fall and hurt myself." Mia says. + +Tim does not listen to Mia. He runs to the slide and climbs up. He looks down and smiles. He slides down very fast. He feels dizzy when he reaches the bottom. + +"Wow, that was cool!" Tim says. He gets up and runs to the slide again. + +Mia watches Tim. She thinks he is silly. She does not want to go on the slide. She sees a swing. She walks to the swing and sits on it. She pushes herself with her feet. She feels happy. + +Tim slides down again and again. He does not see his mom. His mom is looking for him. She is angry. She sees him on the slide. She walks to him and grabs his arm. + +"Tim, what are you doing? I told you to stay with me. You could have got lost or hurt. You are in trouble, young man. I will punish you when we get home." His mom says. + +Tim feels sad. He says sorry to his mom. He looks at Mia. Mia is still on the swing. She waves at him. He waves back. He wishes he had listened to Mia. He does not like the slide anymore. He likes the swing. He hopes his mom will let him play with Mia tomorrow. +Anna and Ben are hungry. They want to eat something yummy. They go to the kitchen and see a big pot on the stove. They smell something good. + +"Mom, what are you cooking?" Anna asks. + +"I'm cooking soup, my dear. It's almost ready. Do you want to help me?" Mom says. + +"Yes, please!" Anna and Ben say. They put on aprons and wash their hands. Mom gives them spoons and bowls. They stir the soup and taste it. + +"Mmm, it's delicious!" Ben says. + +"It's hot and wet!" Anna says. + +They hear a knock on the door. They run to the door and open it. It's Dad. He is back from work. He is wearing a coat and a hat. He looks cold and dry. + +"Hello, my loves!" Dad says. He hugs Anna and Ben. He takes off his coat and hat. He smells the soup. + +"Wow, what a nice surprise! Did you help Mom cook the soup?" Dad asks. + +"Yes, we did!" Anna and Ben say. They are proud and happy. + +"Come on, let's eat together. It's a perfect day for soup!" Mom says. + +They all go to the table and sit down. They fill their bowls with soup and bread. They eat and talk and laugh. They are a happy family. +Sara and Ben were small kids who liked to play in the snow. They had a big hill near their house that was good for sledding. One day, they had a plan to make a surprise for their mom. They took some powder from the kitchen and put it in their pockets. They said they were going to sled for a while. + +Mom watched them from the window and smiled. She was happy that they were having fun. She did not know what they were planning. She went to make some hot cocoa for them. + +Sara and Ben sled down the hill many times. They laughed and shouted. They also made some snowballs and threw them at each other. But they did not forget their plan. They waited for the right moment. + +When mom came out with a tray of hot cocoa, they saw her. They got ready. They sled down the hill very fast. They reached the bottom and jumped off their sleds. They ran to mom and gave her a big hug. Then they took the powder from their pockets and threw it in the air. It was flour. It made a big cloud of white dust. Mom was covered in flour. She looked like a snowman. + +Sara and Ben giggled. They said, "Surprise, mom! We love you!" + +Mom was surprised. She was also a little mad. But she was mostly happy. She hugged them back. She said, "I love you too, you silly kids. But next time, please don't use my flour for your plan. It's for baking, not for playing." + +They all laughed. They went inside and drank their hot cocoa. They had a good day. +Lily likes to play dress up with her dolls. She has many dolls and many clothes for them. She likes to mix and match the clothes and make them look pretty. She has a big box where she keeps all the clothes. + +One day, Lily wants to dress up her doll Anna in a blue shirt. She looks in the box, but she cannot find the blue shirt. She finds a red shirt, a yellow shirt, a green shirt, but no blue shirt. She feels sad and angry. Where is the blue shirt? + +She asks her mom, "Mom, where is Anna's blue shirt? I want to dress her up in a blue shirt." + +Her mom says, "I don't know, Lily. Maybe you left it somewhere else. Why don't you look in your room, or in the laundry basket, or in the closet?" + +Lily says, "OK, mom. I will look for it." She goes to her room and looks under her bed, on her shelf, in her drawer, but she cannot find the blue shirt. She goes to the laundry basket and looks inside, but she cannot find the blue shirt. She goes to the closet and looks on the hangers, but she cannot find the blue shirt. + +She feels very sad and angry. She says, "I can't find the blue shirt anywhere. It is gone. Someone took it. It is not fair." + +Her mom says, "Don't cry, Lily. Maybe the blue shirt is hiding somewhere. Maybe it will come back soon. Why don't you try another shirt for Anna? Maybe she will like a different color today." + +Lily says, "No, mom. I want the blue shirt. It is Anna's favorite shirt. It is the best shirt. It is easy to put on and take off. It is soft and warm. It is the only shirt I want." + +Her mom says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I know you love the blue shirt. But sometimes things get lost or misplaced. It happens to everyone. Maybe you can make a new shirt for Anna. You can use some fabric and scissors and glue and make a shirt that is even better than the blue shirt. You can choose the color and the pattern and the size. You can include buttons or ribbons or stickers or anything you like. It will be fun and creative and you will be proud of your work. What do you think?" + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes the idea of making a new shirt for Anna. She likes to use fabric and scissors and glue and make things. She likes to choose the color and the pattern and the size. She likes to include buttons or ribbons or stickers or anything she likes. She says, "OK, mom. I will try to make a new shirt for Anna. Maybe it will be even better than the blue shirt. Maybe Anna will like it even more. Maybe I will find the blue shirt later. Thank you, mom." + +Her mom says, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you are feeling better. Let's go to the craft room and find some materials for your new shirt. I will help you if you need me. I love you, Lily." + +Lily says, "I love you too, mom. Let's go." She takes Anna and follows her mom to the craft room. She is ready to make a new shirt for her doll. She is happy and excited. She hopes the blue shirt will come back soon, but she is not sad or angry anymore. She has a new project to do. She has a new shirt to make. She has a mom who loves her. She has a lot of fun. +Anna and Ben were playing outside in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and make mud pies. They had a lot of fun, but they also got very dirty. + +"Look at us, we are so muddy!" Anna said, laughing. + +"Yes, we are! But we have to clean up before we go inside, or Mom will be mad," Ben said. + +They went to the hose and tried to wash off the mud. But the water was cold and the mud was sticky. They rubbed and rubbed, but they still had mud on their clothes and faces. + +"I don't like this, it's too hard!" Anna said, feeling frustrated. + +"Me neither, it's not fun!" Ben said, feeling frustrated too. + +They heard Mom calling them from the door. + +"Anna! Ben! Time to come in! What have you been doing?" Mom asked, seeing their muddy mess. + +"We were playing with mud, Mom. We tried to clean, but we couldn't," Anna said, looking sad. + +"Ben, why didn't you use the soap and the towel I left for you?" Mom asked, looking annoyed. + +"We forgot, Mom. We're sorry," Ben said, looking sorry. + +Mom sighed and shook her head. + +"Come on, you two. Let's go to the bathroom and get you cleaned up properly. Next time, please remember to use the soap and the towel, okay?" Mom said, taking their hands. + +"Okay, Mom. We're sorry," Anna and Ben said, following Mom. + +They hoped Mom would not be too mad at them. They also hoped they could play with mud again, but with soap and towel nearby. +Tim and Sam were brothers. They liked to play in the yard. One day, they saw a big pile of junk near the fence. It had old toys, clothes, and boxes. + +"Look, Sam, junk!" Tim said. "Let's go and see." + +They ran to the junk pile and started to dig. They found a ball, a hat, and a doll. They were happy. + +But then, they heard a loud bark. A big dog was on the other side of the fence. It was angry. It wanted the junk for itself. + +"Ruff, ruff, ruff!" the dog barked. It jumped on the fence and tried to get in. + +Tim and Sam were scared. They dropped the junk and ran away. + +"Help, help, help!" they cried. + +Mom heard them and came out. She saw the dog and the junk. She was worried. + +"Tim, Sam, what are you doing?" she asked. "That junk is dirty and dangerous. And that dog is not friendly. You could get hurt." + +She took them inside and gave them a hug. She threw away the junk and called the owner of the dog. + +"Sorry, Mom," Tim and Sam said. "We just wanted to play." + +Mom smiled and said, "I know, but you have to be careful. Next time, play with your own toys, okay?" + +Tim and Sam nodded and said, "Okay, Mom." They learned their lesson. +Lily was a fragile girl who loved to play with her dolls. She had a big dollhouse with many rooms and furniture. She liked to pretend that her dolls were her friends and family. She gave them names and stories. + +One day, Lily's brother Tom came into her room. He was bored and wanted to have some fun. He saw Lily's dollhouse and thought it looked like a toy castle. He grabbed a toy sword and pretended to be a knight. He attacked the dollhouse and knocked down the walls and the roof. He broke some of the furniture and the dolls. + +Lily saw what Tom was doing and felt very sad and angry. She shouted at him to stop, but he did not listen. He laughed and said it was just a game. He threw the sword at the dollhouse and made a big hole in it. He ran out of the room. + +Lily ran to her dollhouse and saw the mess. She picked up her dolls and saw that some of them were torn and dirty. She hugged them and started to weep. She wept for a long time. She felt like she had lost her friends and her home. + +Her mom heard her weeping and came into the room. She saw the dollhouse and the dolls and understood what had happened. She felt sorry for Lily and angry at Tom. She hugged Lily and tried to comfort her. She said she would help her fix the dollhouse and the dolls. She said she would talk to Tom and make him apologize. She said she loved Lily and that she was not alone. + +Lily felt a little better and stopped weeping. She thanked her mom and smiled. She hoped that her dollhouse and her dolls would be okay. She hoped that Tom would be sorry and nice. She hoped that the next day would be a better day. She learned that sometimes bad events happen, but that she can always count on her mom. +Sara loved her pet cat, Mimi. She liked to gaze at Mimi's soft fur and green eyes. She liked to play with Mimi and feed her fish. Mimi was a fine cat and a good friend. + +One day, Sara's mom said they had to go to the store. She told Sara to stay with her dad and Mimi. Sara said okay, but she was sad. She wanted to go with her mom. She hugged Mimi and said, "Be good, Mimi. I'll be back soon." + +Sara's dad was busy in his office. He did not see Mimi sneak out of the door. Mimi was curious. She wanted to see what was outside. She ran across the street and into the park. She saw many things: birds, flowers, dogs, people. She had fun, but she also got lost. + +Sara came back from the store with her mom. She ran to her room to see Mimi. But Mimi was not there. Sara was scared. She cried and called for Mimi. She asked her dad, "Where is Mimi?" + +Sara's dad looked around. He saw the door was open. He said, "Oh no, Mimi must have run away. We have to find her." He took Sara and her mom and went outside. They looked everywhere for Mimi. They asked the neighbors, the mailman, the kids. But no one had seen Mimi. + +Sara was very sad. She thought she would never see Mimi again. She said, "I miss Mimi. She was my best pet. I hope she is fine." + +Then, she heard a familiar meow. She looked up and saw Mimi on a tree. Mimi was stuck and scared. She could not get down. Sara was happy. She said, "Mimi, Mimi, there you are. Don't worry, we'll get you down." + +Sara's dad got a ladder and climbed up the tree. He reached for Mimi and held her in his arms. He brought her down and gave her to Sara. Sara hugged Mimi and said, "I'm so glad you're back, Mimi. I love you, Mimi. You're a fine cat and a good friend." + +Mimi purred and licked Sara's face. She was sorry she ran away. She was happy to be with Sara. She said, "Meow, meow, meow." +On Tuesday, Tom and Anna go to the park with Mom. They see a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. Tom wants to go on the slide, but Anna wants to go on the swing. Mom says they can take turns. + +Tom goes first on the slide. He climbs up the ladder and sits on the top. He looks down and sees how high he is. He feels scared. He says, "Mom, I don't want to slide. It's too fast." + +Mom says, "It's okay, Tom. You can do it. I'm here to catch you. Just push yourself and slide down. You'll have fun." + +Tom closes his eyes and pushes himself. He slides down very fast. He feels the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He opens his eyes and sees Mom smiling at him. He lands in her arms and laughs. He says, "Mom, I did it! I slid down the slide. It was fast, but it was fun." + +Mom says, "I'm proud of you, Tom. You were brave. Do you want to go again?" + +Tom says, "Yes, Mom. I want to go again. Can Anna go too?" + +Mom says, "Of course. Anna, do you want to go on the slide with Tom?" + +Anna says, "Yes, Mom. I want to go on the slide. It looks fun." + +Anna and Tom climb up the ladder together. They sit on the top and hold hands. They look at each other and smile. They say, "Ready, set, go!" They push themselves and slide down very fast. They laugh and scream. They land in Mom's arms and hug her. They say, "Mom, we love the slide. It's fast and fun." + +Mom says, "I'm happy you love the slide. You both did great. Do you want to try the swing or the sandbox next?" + +Anna and Tom say, "Yes, Mom. We want to try everything. We love the park. It's the best Tuesday ever." +Sara was very happy. She had an invitation to go to Lily's birthday party. Lily was her best friend. They liked to play with dolls and draw pictures. Sara wanted to wear her pink dress and her shiny shoes. + +But Sara's mom said no. She said Sara had a cold and could not go to the party. She said Sara had to stay home and rest. Sara was very sad. She cried and cried. She did not want to miss the party. + +Then Sara's dad came home. He saw Sara crying and asked what was wrong. Sara's mom told him about the party and the cold. Sara's dad looked at Sara and smiled. He said he had a surprise for her. He said he had a permit to go to the zoo. He said he could take Sara to see the animals and have a picnic. He said they could go if Sara's mom agreed. + +Sara's mom thought for a moment. She said Sara could go if she wore a warm coat and a hat. She said Sara had to take her medicine and drink lots of water. She said Sara had to be careful and not get too tired. Sara nodded and hugged her mom. She said thank you and sorry. + +Sara and her dad went to the zoo. They saw lions and monkeys and elephants. They ate sandwiches and cookies and juice. They had a lot of fun. Sara forgot about the party and the cold. She said the zoo was amazing. She said she loved her dad. He said he loved her too. They went home happy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the farm. They see a big sack of corn. They want to eat some corn. + +"Can we have some corn?" Lily asks Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe the farmer will be angry," Tom says. + +They look around. They do not see the farmer. They see a cute dog. The dog is sleeping near the sack of corn. + +"Let's ask the dog," Lily says. + +She goes to the dog. She pets the dog. The dog wakes up. It wags its tail. + +"Hello, dog. Can we have some corn?" Lily asks. + +The dog barks. It licks Lily's face. It likes Lily. + +"Look, the dog says yes," Lily says. + +She takes some corn from the sack. She gives some to Tom. They eat the corn. It is sweet and crunchy. + +"Yum, yum, this is good corn," Tom says. + +They share some corn with the dog. The dog eats the corn. It is happy. + +"Thank you, dog. You are a good dog," Lily says. + +They hug the dog. They play with the dog. They have fun in the farm. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big puzzle on the ground. It has many pieces of different colors and shapes. + +"Let's solve the puzzle!" Tom says. He picks up a piece and tries to fit it with another piece. + +"OK!" Anna says. She picks up another piece and looks for a place to put it. + +They work hard and have fun. They solve the puzzle bit by bit. They see a picture of a lion, a monkey, and a banana. + +"Wow, look at the puzzle!" Tom says. "It is a picture of the zoo!" + +"I like the zoo!" Anna says. "Do you want to go to the zoo tomorrow?" + +"Yes, I do!" Tom says. "Let's make a promise. We will go to the zoo tomorrow and see the animals." + +They shake hands and smile. They are happy. They have solved the puzzle and made a promise. + +But then, they hear a growl. They look around and see a big dog. The dog is hungry. It sees the puzzle and thinks it is food. It runs towards the puzzle and tries to eat it. + +"Hey, stop!" Tom says. "That is not food! That is our puzzle!" + +"Go away, dog!" Anna says. "You are not nice! You are breaking our puzzle!" + +They try to stop the dog, but the dog is too fast and strong. It tears the puzzle into pieces and scatters them all over the ground. + +Tom and Anna are sad. They have lost their puzzle and their promise. They cry and hug each other. + +The dog is not happy either. It has a bad taste in its mouth. It spits out the pieces and runs away. + +The end. +Lily liked to play on the lawn with her toys. She had a doll, a ball, a car and a bear. She made up stories with them and had fun. But sometimes, a nosy boy from next door would come and watch her. His name was Tom and he was older than Lily. He thought he knew everything. + +One day, Tom came over and said, "What are you doing, Lily? Your toys are silly. You should play with mine. They are better." He had a bike, a robot, a sword and a mask. He showed them to Lily and said, "You can borrow them, but you have to do what I say. I am the boss." + +Lily did not like Tom's toys. They were loud, hard, sharp and scary. She did not want to do what he said. She wanted to play with her own toys. She said, "No, thank you, Tom. I like my toys. They are nice. You can play with them, too, if you are nice. But you are not the boss. We can share." + +Tom did not like Lily's answer. He got angry and said, "No, I am the boss. You have to listen to me. I order you to give me your toys. Now!" He tried to grab Lily's doll, but Lily held on tight. She said, "No, Tom. You are not nice. You are mean. Go away. Leave me alone." + +Tom pulled harder and Lily pulled harder. They both shouted and cried. Then, they heard a voice. It was Lily's mom. She came out of the house and saw what was happening. She said, "Stop it, both of you. What is going on here? Why are you fighting?" + +Lily and Tom let go of the doll and looked at Lily's mom. They both tried to explain, but Lily's mom said, "I don't want to hear it. Tom, you are being nosy and rude. You cannot order Lily to do anything. She is not your servant. She is your friend. And Lily, you are being brave and kind. You can play with your toys as you like. They are yours. But you can also share them if you want. Sharing is good." + +Lily and Tom felt sorry for what they did. They said, "Sorry, Lily's mom. Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Tom." Lily's mom said, "It's okay. I forgive you. But you have to be nice to each other. Can you do that?" Lily and Tom nodded and said, "Yes, we can." They smiled and hugged. Then, they decided to play together on the lawn. They took turns with their toys and made up new stories. They had fun. And they were not nosy or mean anymore. They were friends. +Tom and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big dog with brown fur and a long tail. The dog is lying on the grass and looking at the sky. + +"Look, a dog!" Tom says. "Can we pet him?" + +"I don't know," Mia says. "Maybe he is old and tired. Maybe he does not like kids." + +They walk closer to the dog and observe him. He does not move or bark. He just breathes slowly and closes his eyes. + +"Hello, dog," Tom says softly. He reaches out his hand and rubs the dog's head. The dog opens his eyes and wags his tail. He licks Tom's hand and makes a happy sound. + +"He likes you!" Mia says. She rubs the dog's back and feels his fur. The dog rolls over and shows his belly. He wants more rubs. + +The dog's owner comes over and smiles. He is an old man with white hair and a cane. + +"Hello, kids," he says. "This is Max. He is my friend. He is old, but he is very gentle and sweet. Do you like him?" + +"Yes, we like him!" Tom and Mia say. "He is a nice dog. Can we play with him?" + +"Sure, you can play with him," the owner says. "But be careful. He is old and he can't run fast or jump high. He likes to lie down and get rubs." + +"OK, we will be careful," Tom and Mia say. They play with Max and give him rubs. Max is happy and so are they. They make a new friend in the park. +Lily and Ben were twins who lived on a farm with their mom and dad. They liked to play outside and see the animals. One day, they saw a new cow in the barn. She was black and white and had big horns. + +"Hello, cow!" Lily said. "What is your name?" + +The cow looked at Lily and Ben and mooed. She did not seem happy. + +"Maybe she is scared," Ben said. "She is new here. Let's be nice to her." + +Lily and Ben went closer to the cow and tried to pet her. But the cow moved away and kicked the hay. She did not want to be touched. + +"Ow!" Lily said. "She is bitter. She does not like us." + +Ben saw a bucket of milk near the cow. He had an idea. + +"Maybe she is thirsty," he said. "Let's give her some milk." + +Lily and Ben took the bucket and poured some milk in a bowl. They put the bowl near the cow and waited. + +The cow sniffed the milk and licked it. She liked it. She drank more and more. She looked at Lily and Ben and mooed again. But this time, she sounded happy. + +"See?" Ben said. "She is not bitter. She is just hungry." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They felt happy too. They had made a new friend. + +The sun was shining outside. It was a beautiful day. Lily and Ben decided to play with the cow some more. They named her Daisy. Daisy followed them and let them pet her. She was not scared anymore. She was part of the farm. +Ben and Lily like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys in their room. One day, they find a new toy in the box. It is a small machine with a red button and a black cord. Ben picks it up and says, "What is this?" + +Lily looks at it and says, "I don't know. Maybe it is a record machine. You can make sounds with it." + +Ben says, "How do you make sounds with it?" + +Lily says, "Maybe you press the red button and talk into the cord. Then you can hear your voice." + +Ben says, "Let's try it. I will press the button and you talk." + +Lily nods and says, "Okay. Hello, hello, this is Lily. I like to play with Ben. We have fun toys. Do you hear me?" + +Ben listens to the cord and hears Lily's voice. He says, "Wow, I hear you. You sound funny. Let me try it too." + +He gives the machine to Lily and presses the button. He says, "Hello, hello, this is Ben. I like to play with Lily. We have wild games. Do you hear me?" + +Lily listens to the cord and hears Ben's voice. She says, "Wow, I hear you. You sound funny too. This is a cool toy. We can record our voices and listen to them." + +They take turns to record their voices and listen to them. They make silly sounds and laugh. They have a lot of fun with the record machine. + +But then, their mom comes into the room and sees the record machine. She says, "Hey, kids, where did you get that? That is not a toy. That is my old tape recorder. I use it to record my songs. You can't play with it. It is fragile." + +Ben and Lily look at their mom and say, "Sorry, mom. We didn't know. We found it in the toy box. We thought it was a record machine. We had fun with it. We didn't break it." + +Mom says, "It's okay, kids. I'm glad you had fun. But you have to be careful with things that are not yours. You can't just take them and play with them. You have to ask first. And you have to put them back where they belong. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily say, "Yes, mom. We understand. We are sorry. We will put it back." + +Mom says, "Thank you, kids. I love you. Now, why don't you play with something else? How about this rag doll? She is very soft and cuddly. You can make up stories with her." + +Ben and Lily say, "Okay, mom. We love you too. We will play with the rag doll. She is very nice. We can make up stories with her." + +They hug their mom and take the rag doll. They put the record machine back in the toy box. They start to play with the rag doll. They make up stories with her. They have a lot of fun with the rag doll. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the garden. The garden has many flowers and trees and bugs. Lily and Ben like to look at the bugs and smell the flowers. + +One day, Lily and Ben see a big box in the garden. The box is clear. They can see what is inside. It is a new toy. It is a big truck with wheels and lights and sounds. Lily and Ben want the toy. They both run to the box. + +But the box is locked. There is a key on a string. The key is on the other side of the garden. Lily and Ben have to go around the flowers and trees and bugs to get the key. They both want to be the first to get the key and open the box. + +Lily and Ben start to run. But they do not run together. They run in different ways. Lily runs to the left. Ben runs to the right. They do not look at each other. They only look at the key. + +Lily and Ben run fast. But they do not see the things in the garden. They do not see the flowers and trees and bugs. They only see the key. They bump into the things in the garden. They make the flowers fall and the trees shake and the bugs fly away. + +Lily and Ben get to the key at the same time. They both grab the key. They both pull the key. They both want the key. They do not share the key. They start to fight. They yell and push and tug. + +The key breaks. The key falls to the ground. The key is in two pieces. Lily and Ben cannot open the box. They cannot play with the toy. They are sad and mad. They cry and pout. + +The garden is not clear. The garden is messy. The flowers and trees and bugs are not happy. They are scared and hurt. They do not like Lily and Ben. They do not want to play with them. + +Lily and Ben are not friends. They do not like each other. They do not want to play together. They sit on the ground. They look at the box. The box is clear. They can see the toy. The toy is big and shiny and fun. But they cannot have the toy. They have no key. They have no fun. They have no friend. +Tommy loves to march. He marches in his room, he marches in the hall, he marches in the yard. He marches with his feet, he marches with his arms, he marches with his head. He likes to make loud noises when he marches, like a drum or a horn. + +One day, Tommy finds a microphone in his dad's closet. He does not know what it is, but it looks shiny and fun. He takes it to his room and plugs it into his radio. He turns on the radio and hears music. He likes the music, it makes him want to march. + +He holds the microphone to his mouth and starts to march. He sings along with the music, but he does not know the words. He makes up his own words, like "I am Tommy, I like to march, I am amazing, yes I am". He marches around his room, singing and smiling. He feels happy and proud. + +His mom hears him from the kitchen. She smiles and goes to his room. She opens the door and sees him marching and singing. She thinks he is amazing, too. She claps and cheers for him. She says, "You are a great singer and marcher, Tommy. You have a wonderful voice and a lot of energy. I love you very much". + +Tommy stops marching and singing. He sees his mom and runs to her. He hugs her and says, "I love you, too, mom. Thank you for the microphone. It is my favorite toy". He gives her the microphone and asks her to sing with him. They sing and march together, having fun and feeling amazing. +Anna did not like to bathe. She thought it was boring and cold and wet. She liked to play with her toys and make a mess. She did not care if she was dirty or smelly. + +One day, her mother told her, "Anna, it is time to bathe. You have to be clean and healthy. Come on, I have a surprise for you in the tub." + +Anna did not want to go. She said, "No, no, no! I do not want to bathe. I want to play. Leave me alone!" + +Her mother was sad and angry. She said, "Anna, you are being very naughty and rude. If you do not bathe, you will not get the surprise. And you will not get any dessert or story tonight." + +Anna did not care. She said, "I do not want your surprise. I do not want dessert or story. I just want to play." + +Her mother sighed and left. She said, "Fine. But you will be sorry later." + +Anna was happy. She played with her toys and made a bigger mess. She did not notice that it was getting dark and cold. She did not hear her mother calling her for dinner. She did not see her brother and sister eating cake and listening to a story. + +When she finally got tired, she went to her room. She was hungry and thirsty and lonely. She looked for her favorite toy, a soft figure of a bunny. But she could not find it. She searched everywhere, but it was gone. + +She ran to her mother and cried, "Mommy, mommy, where is my bunny? I want my bunny!" + +Her mother said, "Your bunny is in the tub. It was the surprise I had for you. I thought you would like to bathe with your bunny. But you did not want to bathe. So you did not get your bunny." + +Anna was shocked and sad. She said, "But, but, but... I want my bunny! Please, can I have my bunny?" + +Her mother said, "No, Anna. It is too late. You have to learn your lesson. You have to bathe every day. You have to be nice and polite. You have to listen to me. Maybe tomorrow, if you are good, you can have your bunny back." + +Anna realized that she had made a big mistake. She felt miserable and sorry. She said, "I am sorry, mommy. I was bad. I will bathe every day. I will be good. I will listen to you. Please, forgive me." + +Her mother hugged her and said, "I forgive you, Anna. I love you. But you have to go to bed now. No dessert or story for you tonight. Maybe tomorrow, if you are good, you can have them too." + +Anna nodded and went to bed. She cried herself to sleep. She missed her bunny and her dessert and her story. She wished she had bathed. She learned her lesson. She decided to be a better girl from then on. +Sam likes to bathe in the big tub. He fills it with water and bubbles. He brings his toys to play with. He has a boat, a duck, a frog and a fish. He makes them swim and splash and talk. + +Lily is Sam's sister. She likes to bathe too, but she has different toys. She has a doll, a bear, a ball and a book. She makes them hug and sing and read. + +One day, Sam and Lily want to bathe together. But they have a problem. They both want the same toy. Sam wants the ball and Lily wants the boat. They start to fight and cry. They make a lot of noise. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see. She sees Sam and Lily fighting over the toys. She is not happy. She tells them to stop and share. She has an idea. She tells them to trade. Sam can give the ball to Lily and Lily can give the boat to Sam. Then they can both have a new toy to play with. + +Sam and Lily think about it. They like the idea. They trade the ball and the boat. They say thank you and sorry. They stop fighting and crying. They start to play and laugh. They make less noise. + +Mom smiles and leaves them to bathe. She is happy. She thinks they are good kids. She hopes they will always trade and share. +Lily liked to grow flowers in her garden. She planted many seeds and watered them every day. She was happy when she saw green stems and leaves come out of the soil. She waited for the flowers to bloom. + +One day, she saw a big yellow bulb on one of her plants. She wondered what kind of flower it was. She asked her mom, who said it was a daffodil. Lily was excited to see the daffodil open. + +But the next day, when she went to the garden, she saw that the yellow bulb was gone. She looked around and saw her brother Sam holding it in his hand. He was laughing and teasing her. + +"Look what I have, Lily! Your silly flower! It's mine now!" he said. + +Lily was very angry and sad. She ran to Sam and tried to get her bulb back. But Sam was bigger and faster. He ran away and threw the bulb over the fence. + +"Ha ha, Lily! Your flower is gone! You can't grow anything!" he said. + +Lily started to cry. She felt like her brother had broken her heart. She ran to her mom and told her what Sam had done. Her mom hugged her and said she was sorry. + +"That was very mean of Sam. He shouldn't tease you or take your things. I'll talk to him and make him apologize. And I'll get you a new bulb to plant. Don't worry, Lily. You can grow many beautiful flowers. I'm proud of you." she said. + +Lily felt a little better. She hoped Sam would say he was sorry and be nice to her. She hoped her new bulb would grow into a daffodil. She loved her garden and her mom. She wished her brother would love them too. +Lily liked to bake with her mom. They made cookies and cakes and pies. Lily helped to mix and stir and pour. She liked to lick the spoon and smell the yummy things in the oven. + +One day, Lily and her mom baked a big cake for Lily's dad. It was his birthday. They put frosting and sprinkles and candles on the cake. Lily was very excited to give it to him. She wondered what he would say when he saw it. + +Lily and her mom waited for dad to come home. They hid the cake in the kitchen. Lily was tired from baking, but she did not want to nap. She wanted to see dad's face when he saw the cake. + +Dad came home and hugged Lily and mom. He said he had a long day at work. He said he was hungry and tired. Lily and mom smiled and said they had a surprise for him. They took him to the kitchen and showed him the cake. + +Dad was very happy and surprised. He said it was the best cake ever. He thanked Lily and mom for baking it for him. He blew out the candles and cut a big slice for everyone. Lily and mom and dad ate the cake and laughed and talked. Lily felt warm and happy. She loved to bake with her mom. She loved to make dad happy. She loved her family. +Lily and Tom are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a doll and Tom has a car. They are having fun making noises and pretending to go on adventures. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud bark from outside. They run to the window and see a big, hairy dog on the street. The dog is shaking its head and tail and jumping around. It looks happy and friendly. + +"Wow, look at that dog!" Tom says. "It is so big and hairy!" + +"I like the dog," Lily says. "It is so cute and funny!" + +They watch the dog for a while, until they see a man coming out of a house. The man has a leash and a paper in his hand. He calls the dog and puts the leash on its collar. Then he shows the paper to the dog and says something. + +"Look, the man has a print!" Lily says. "What is it?" + +"I don't know," Tom says. "Maybe it is a picture of the dog." + +They see the man and the dog walk away, holding the paper and the leash. They wave goodbye to them and go back to their toys. + +"Maybe the print is a gift for the dog," Lily says. "Maybe it is a bone or a toy." + +"Maybe," Tom says. "Or maybe it is a map to find more hairy dogs." + +They giggle and imagine what the print could be. They make up stories about the dog and the man and their adventures. They have fun playing with their toys and their words. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play in the bath. They have many toys in the water. They have a boat, a duck, a frog and a fish. They make bubbles with the shampoo. + +One day, Lily wants to wash Tom's hair. She says, "Tom, let me wash your hair. It will make you clean and shiny." Tom does not like shampoo. He says, "No, Lily, no. Shampoo is ouchy. It makes my eyes hurt." Lily says, "No, Tom, no. Shampoo is not ouchy. It is soft and nice. I promise I will be careful. I will not let it go in your eyes." + +Tom is not sure. He says, "You promise?" Lily says, "I promise." She takes the shampoo bottle and squeezes some on her hand. She rubs it on Tom's hair. She makes a big foam. She says, "See, Tom, see. It is fun. You look like a snowman." Tom laughs. He says, "I do look like a snowman. It is fun." + +Lily says, "Now I have to rinse your hair. Close your eyes, Tom. Close them tight." Tom closes his eyes. Lily takes a cup and fills it with water. She pours it on Tom's head. She says, "All done, Tom. All done." Tom opens his eyes. He says, "Lily, you did it. You did not make me hurt. You kept your promise. Thank you, Lily. Thank you." + +Lily smiles. She says, "You are welcome, Tom. You are welcome. You are my brother. I love you." Tom smiles. He says, "You are my sister. I love you too." They hug. They are happy. They play some more in the bath. They have a boat, a duck, a frog and a fish. They make bubbles with the shampoo. +Mia and Leo were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big mushroom under a tree. It was red and white and looked like a hat. + +"Wow, look at that mushroom!" Mia said. "Can we pick it?" + +"No, we can't," Leo said. "Mommy said mushrooms can be bad for us. They can make us sick or sleepy." + +"But it's so pretty," Mia said. "Maybe it's a magic mushroom. Maybe it can make us fly or talk to animals." + +Leo shook his head. "No, Mia, it's not magic. It's just a mushroom. Come on, let's go play with the ball." + +He took Mia's hand and pulled her away from the mushroom. But Mia was curious. She looked back at the mushroom and smiled. + +Later, when Leo was busy kicking the ball, Mia sneaked back to the mushroom. She reached out her hand and touched it. It felt soft and smooth. She picked it and smelled it. It smelled sweet and earthy. She took a small bite and chewed it. It tasted good. + +"Mia, what are you doing?" Leo shouted. He saw Mia with the mushroom in her mouth. He ran to her and took it away. "Mia, no! That's a bad mushroom! Spit it out, spit it out!" + +Mia spit out the mushroom. She felt funny. She felt dizzy and sleepy. She yawned and rubbed her eyes. + +"Leo, I don't feel good," she said. "I feel sleepy." + +Leo was scared. He hugged Mia and called for Mommy. Mommy came and saw Mia and the mushroom. She knew it was a bad mushroom. She called for Daddy and they took Mia to the doctor. + +The doctor gave Mia some medicine and told her to rest. He said she would be okay, but she had to be careful. He said she should never eat mushrooms from the garden. He said she should always listen to Leo and Mommy and Daddy. + +Mia nodded. She was sorry. She learned her lesson. She said she would never eat mushrooms from the garden again. She said she would always listen to Leo and Mommy and Daddy. She said she would repeat it every day. She said she loved them. Then she fell asleep. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the backyard. They had a big tree with a hollow trunk that they used as a secret hideout. They kept their toys and snacks inside the trunk and pretended to be pirates or explorers. + +One day, they found a weird box inside the trunk. It was shiny and had a lock on it. They wondered what was inside and who put it there. + +"Maybe it's a treasure!" Lily said. + +"Or a trap!" Ben said. + +They tried to open the box, but it was too hard. They decided to ask their mom for help. + +They ran inside the house and found their mom in the kitchen. She was baking a cake for their birthday. + +"Mom, mom, we found a weird box in the trunk!" they said. + +"A weird box? What kind of box?" their mom asked. + +"We don't know, it's shiny and locked. Can you help us open it?" they said. + +Their mom smiled and said, "Sure, I can help you. But first, you have to promise me something. Don't touch the cake on the table. It's still hot and it needs to cool down. If you touch it, you will spoil it and ruin your birthday surprise. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, mom, we understand. We won't touch the cake." + +Their mom followed them to the backyard and looked at the box. She took a key from her pocket and unlocked the box. She opened it and said, "Surprise!" + +Inside the box, there were two presents wrapped in colorful paper. One for Lily and one for Ben. They were so happy and hugged their mom. + +"Thank you, mom, you're the best!" they said. + +"You're welcome, my loves. These are your early birthday gifts. I wanted to surprise you and make you happy. But there's still one more surprise waiting for you inside. Let's go and see it." + +They ran inside the house and saw the cake on the table. It was a big chocolate cake with candles and their names on it. It looked delicious and smelled good. + +"Wow, mom, you made us a cake!" they said. + +"Yes, I did. And it's all for you. Happy birthday, Lily and Ben!" their mom said. + +They blew out the candles and cut the cake. They ate it and enjoyed it. They thanked their mom again and gave her a big kiss. + +They had a wonderful birthday and learned a lesson. They learned that sometimes, weird things can be good things. And they learned that they should always listen to their mom and not spoil her surprises. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They could make houses, towers, cars, and animals with their blocks. They had fun together. + +One day, they decided to plan a big castle with their blocks. They wanted to make it very high and strong. They looked for a good place to build it. They saw an empty box in the corner of the room. They thought it would be a good base for their castle. + +They started to put blocks on the box. They made walls and windows and doors. They made a flag and a bridge. They were very proud of their castle. They wanted to show it to their mom and dad. + +But then, Tom came into the room. Tom was Lily's big brother. He was mean and rude. He did not like to play with blocks. He liked to break things. He saw Lily and Ben's castle. He did not like it. He wanted to ruin it. + +He ran to the castle and kicked it hard. The blocks fell off the box. The walls and windows and doors broke. The flag and the bridge flew away. The castle was gone. Lily and Ben were very sad. They cried and shouted at Tom. Tom laughed and ran away. + +Lily and Ben did not want to play with blocks anymore. They did not want to plan anything. They felt angry and hurt. They did not have fun. They had a bad day. +Tim and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with the pots and pans. They found a jar of olives in the cupboard and opened it. + +"Look, olives!" Tim said. "I like olives. They are yummy and green." + +"Yuck, olives!" Lily said. "I don't like olives. They are sour and black." + +Tim and Lily each took an olive and put it in their mouths. Tim smiled and chewed. Lily made a face and spat. + +"Blech, this olive is bad!" Lily said. "It tastes like dirt and worms. It is rot!" + +Tim looked at his olive and saw that it was brown and soft. He felt sick and threw it away. + +"Yuck, this olive is bad too!" Tim said. "It is rot too! Who put rot olives in the jar?" + +They heard a voice from the living room. It was their grandpa, who was watching TV. + +"I did," he said. "I like rot olives. They are old and salty. They make me happy and not grumpy." + +Tim and Lily ran to the living room and hugged their grandpa. + +"Grandpa, you are silly!" they said. "You can have the rot olives. We don't want them. We love you, but not rot olives." +Once upon a time, there was a big cow. She liked to eat grass and rest in the sun. One day, she saw a big jar of butter on the ground. She was curious and went to check it out. The butter was so yummy, she ate it all up! After eating, she felt very full and decided to rest under a big tree. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the big blue sea with his friends. One day, Nemo's friend, Sammy the shark, told him about a delicious tuna that he had tried before. Nemo had never tried tuna before, so he decided to go on an adventure to find some. + +As Nemo was swimming, he saw a big fishing net. He tried to swim around it, but it was too big. Suddenly, he got caught in the net! Nemo was frightened and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, he heard a voice from outside the net. "Hello there little fish, are you okay?" It was a friendly octopus named Oscar. Oscar tried to help Nemo escape from the net, but it was too strong. + +Nemo was sad that he couldn't try the delicious tuna, but he was happy that he had made a new friend in Oscar. From that day on, Nemo and Oscar swam together every day and had many more adventures in the big blue sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her mommy. One day, Lily saw a small purple flower in the ground. She wanted to help it grow, so she watered it every day. After a few days, the flower started to bloom and it made Lily very happy. + +But one day, while playing in the garden, Lily fell down and hurt her knee. She started to cry, but her mommy came to help her. She cleaned her knee and put a bandage on it. Lily felt better and went back to playing in the garden. She saw that the purple flower had grown bigger and more beautiful. It made her forget about her hurt knee and she smiled again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she was playing with her friend, Timmy. + +Timmy said, "Lily, look at that incredible butterfly!" + +Lily replied, "Wow! It's so pretty! Let's catch it!" + +But the butterfly flew away. Lily was sad and said, "I wish we could have caught it." + +Timmy said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can try again tomorrow. Everything will settle down and we will catch it then." + +Lily smiled and said, "You're right, Timmy. Tomorrow is a new day." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the woods near her house. One day, while she was walking, she saw an amazing mill. It was big and had lots of windows. + +Lily went closer to the mill and saw that there was a little boy inside. He looked scared and was crying. Lily asked him what was wrong, and he said that he was stuck and couldn't get out. + +Lily knew she had to save the little boy, so she ran back to her house to get help. She found her dad and told him about the little boy in the mill. Together, they went back to the mill and were able to rescue the boy. He was so happy and thanked Lily and her dad for saving him. From that day on, Lily felt like a hero for helping someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He went to the zoo with his mom and dad. They saw a big crocodile in the zoo. Timmy said, "Look, mom and dad, a big crocodile!" + +His mom said, "Don't get too close to the crocodile, Timmy. It can be dangerous." + +But Timmy wanted to touch the crocodile. He put his hand inside the cage and touched the crocodile. Suddenly, the crocodile bit Timmy's hand and he screamed in pain. His mom and dad quickly took him to the hospital, but it was too late. Timmy lost his hand because he didn't listen to his mom and dad. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to listen to his parents and never put himself in danger again. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to play hide and seek with his friends. He would hide behind trees and bushes and his friends would try to find him. + +One day, Benny found a toy truck that he really liked. He wanted to trade one of his toys for the truck. He asked his friend if he could trade his adorable teddy bear for the truck. His friend agreed and they made the trade. + +Benny was so happy with his new toy truck that he decided to hide it from his friends. He found a secret spot under a big rock and put the truck there. He couldn't wait to show his friends his new toy truck later. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his teddy bear very much. One day, Timmy's mommy set a plate of warm cookies on the table for him. Timmy was very happy and ate all the cookies. + +After Timmy finished eating, he wanted to play with his teddy bear. But when he looked for it, he couldn't find it. Timmy started to cry because his teddy bear had a lot of value to him. + +Timmy's mommy saw him crying and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her that he couldn't find his teddy bear. His mommy went to look for it and found it under the warm blanket on the couch. Timmy was so happy to have his teddy bear back and hugged it tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a little fishy named Nemo. Nemo loved to move around in his fish tank and play with his fishy friends. One day, Nemo noticed that the water in his tank didn't have enough oxygen for him to breathe. He started to feel tired and sad. + +Nemo knew he had to tell his owner, Emily, about the problem. Emily was an honest girl who loved her fishy friends very much. When Nemo told her about the oxygen problem, Emily quickly moved into action. She added more clean water to the tank and put in a special oxygen machine to help Nemo and his friends breathe better. + +Nemo was so happy and grateful to have such a kind and honest owner who cared about his well-being. He swam around his tank with joy, feeling energized by the fresh oxygen. From that day on, Nemo knew he was in good hands with Emily and he continued to move and play with his fishy friends in their happy and healthy home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pencil. One day, Lily went outside to play in the snow. It was very cold and the snow was icy. She wanted to draw a picture of the snowman she had just made. + +Lily drew and drew, but her pencil kept breaking. She tried to sharpen it, but it kept breaking again. She was getting frustrated. She said to herself, "I need a new pencil." + +Lily went inside to get a new pencil, but when she came back outside, she saw that her snowman had melted. She was sad and cried. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can make a new snowman tomorrow." Lily wiped her tears and said, "I want to make a new snowman tomorrow." She repeated it over and over again until she fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a man who liked to work. He worked all day and all night. One day, he decided to take a break and go on a raft ride. He built a raft and went on the river. + +While he was on the raft, he saw a nosy bird. The bird followed him and wouldn't leave him alone. The man got annoyed and tried to shoo the bird away. But the bird wouldn't go. + +Suddenly, the raft hit a rock and flipped over. The man fell into the water and couldn't swim. The nosy bird flew away and didn't help him. The man drowned and never came back. 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 big, friendly dog in the park. The dog wagged his tail and Lily smiled. + +The dog's owner came over and said, "Would you like to pet my dog?" Lily was careful and asked, "Is he nice?" The owner said, "Yes, he is very nice." + +Lily reached out her hand and the dog licked it. She was happy and said, "Thank you for offering me to pet your dog." The owner smiled and said, "You're welcome." + +As Lily walked away, she saw a pretty bow on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her hair. She was happy to have a new bow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toys when her mom came in and asked, "Lily, did you finish your breakfast?" Lily answered, "No, mommy. I don't want to eat." Her mom said, "You need to eat to be strong like a superhero." Lily said, "Okay, mommy. I will eat." + +Suddenly, the ground started shaking. It was an earthquake! Lily felt scared and hugged her mom tightly. Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. We are safe. Just hold on to me." After the earthquake stopped, Lily asked, "Mommy, what was that shaking?" Her mom answered, "It was an earthquake. Sometimes the earth shakes and makes things move." + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home from work. He was feeling grumpy because he had a bad day. Lily asked, "Daddy, why are you grumpy?" Her dad answered, "I had a tough day at work, but seeing you makes me feel better." Lily smiled and said, "I love you, daddy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite cup that she always drank from. It was a good cup, with a pretty picture of a flower on it. + +One day, Lily was playing with her cup outside when she accidentally dropped it. The cup broke into many pieces and Lily was very sad. She didn't believe that she could ever find a cup as good as her favorite one. + +But then, Lily's mom came to the rescue. She had a surprise for Lily - a brand new cup with a picture of a butterfly on it! Lily was so happy and excited. She couldn't believe that her mom found a cup that was even better than her old one. From that day on, Lily drank from her new cup and loved it just as much as her old one. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the springtime when the flowers were blooming and the sun was shining. One day, she found a small frog hopping around in the grass. Lily was so happy and wanted to take the frog inside to show her mommy. + +But before she went inside, Lily noticed her hands were dirty. She went to the sink and used soap to wash her hands clean. After washing her hands, she picked up the small frog and brought it inside to show her mommy. Her mommy was so happy to see the frog and they both watched it hop around for a while. + +Later that day, Lily went back outside to play in the springtime. She saw more small animals and even some butterflies. She was so happy to be outside and playing in the sunshine. From that day on, Lily loved playing outside in the springtime and always made sure to wash her hands with soap before going back inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with. But one day, the battery in his car stopped working. Timmy was sad because he couldn't play with his car anymore. + +Timmy's dad saw how eager Timmy was to play with his car again. So, he went to the store and bought new batteries for the car. When he came back, he put the new batteries in the car and turned it on. The car started to move again and Timmy was very happy. + +Timmy's dad told him to make sure to turn off the car when he was done playing with it, so the battery would stay charged for the next time he wanted to play. Timmy promised to remember and was grateful that he could play with his car again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little birdie. The birdie was very sad because it had no friends. One day, the birdie saw a big billboard with lots of other birdies on it. The birdie thought it would be nice to talk to those birdies and make some friends. + +So, the birdie flew up to the billboard and started to talk to the birdies on it. But they all ignored the poor little birdie. They didn't want to be friends with it. The birdie felt very sad and flew away. + +As the birdie was flying away, it didn't see a big tree in front of it. The birdie crashed into the tree and hurt itself badly. The other birdies saw what happened and flew down to help the poor little birdie. But it was too late. The birdie had died. + +The other birdies felt very sad and wished they had been nicer to the poor little birdie. From that day on, they always made sure to talk to every birdie they met, no matter how poor or small they were. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the store with her mommy. She saw a stamp and asked her mommy if she could have it. Her mommy said yes and gave her a penny to buy it. + +Lily was so happy and she put the stamp in her pocket. Suddenly, she saw a crazy dog running towards her. She was scared and didn't know what to do. Then, a kind man came and said to her, "Don't worry, I will protect you. You can trust me." + +Lily felt safe and thanked the man. She showed him her new stamp and they talked about it. The man said he liked it too and asked if he could buy one too. Lily said yes and they both went to the store together. From that day on, Lily knew she could trust the man and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to the beach and saw a seal bouncing a ball. "Hi, seal! That looks like fun! Can I play too?" asked Lily. + +"Of course! The more, the merrier!" replied the seal. + +Lily and the seal played together for a while, bouncing the ball back and forth. Then, the seal said, "I have to go now. But before I leave, I want to give you a delicious fish as a thank you for playing with me." + +Lily was so happy and grateful for the seal's kindness. She learned that it's always nice to make new friends and to be kind to others, just like the seal was kind to her. +Once upon a time, there was a silly man who lived in the east. He was very foolish and always did silly things. One day, he wanted to go outside but his shoes were untied. He didn't know how to tie them, so he asked his friend to help him. His friend showed him how to tie his shoes and he felt very happy. From that day on, he always made sure to tie his shoes before going outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big dog named Max. Max was enormous and loved to play with Lily. One day, Lily wanted to print a picture of Max. She asked her mom for help. + +"Mommy, can you help me print a picture of Max?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, let's shake the printer to make sure it has enough ink," her mom replied. + +Lily and her mom shook the printer and then printed a picture of Max. Lily was so happy and showed Max the picture. + +"Look Max, it's you!" Lily said. + +Max barked and wagged his tail, happy to see himself in the picture. Lily hugged Max and they played together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little chick named Sunny. Sunny liked to play in the grass and peck at bugs. One day, while playing, Sunny found a big, white egg. + +Sunny didn't know what to do with the egg, so he asked his mommy for help. "Mommy, what should I do with this egg?" he asked. + +Mommy looked at the egg and said, "That egg needs a number. We need to know which egg it is." Sunny didn't understand what "number" meant, but he knew his mommy would help him. + +Together, they found a marker and wrote the number "1" on the egg. Sunny felt happy that he could help the egg be identified. From that day on, Sunny and the egg were friends. Even though the egg was helpless, Sunny made sure to keep it safe and warm until it hatched into a cute little chick like him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved aeroplanes and always wanted to fly one. One day, he saw an aeroplane flying in the sky and he was very happy. + +Timmy: "Look, Mommy! A big aeroplane in the sky! Can we go on one?" + +Mommy: "Maybe one day, Timmy. But for now, let's just watch it fly." + +Suddenly, a bird flew by and Timmy got an idea. + +Timmy: "I want to hop like a bird! Can we try, Mommy?" + +Mommy: "Sure, Timmy. Let's hop like happy little birds together." + +And so, Timmy and his mommy hopped like happy little birds while watching the aeroplane fly high in the sky. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went outside to play. She had her umbrella with her because it was raining outside. Lily loved the sound of the raindrops on her umbrella. + +After a while, Lily had to go back inside. She realized she left her umbrella outside. She missed her umbrella so much! She wanted to go back outside to get it, but it was still raining. + +Lily's mommy saw her sad face and asked what was wrong. Lily told her she left her umbrella outside and wanted to go get it. Her mommy was successful in making her happy by telling her they could go get it together when the rain stopped. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to be reunited with her beloved umbrella. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books. One day, her mommy gave her a thick piece of cake. Lily was so happy and ate it all up. + +Later that day, Lily's tummy started to hurt. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, my tummy hurts." Her mommy asked, "Did you eat too much cake?" Lily nodded her head yes. + +Her mommy said, "Next time, just have a small piece." Lily learned her lesson and promised to only have a small piece of cake. From then on, Lily would read her books and have a small piece of cake. She was happy and her tummy was happy too. +Once upon a time, a little dog named Max was playing in the park. Max had a very fluffy paw, and he loved to show it off to his friends. One day, Max saw a big ball and he wanted to play with it. But the ball was too heavy for him to carry, so he asked his friend, Bella, to help him. "Bella, can you please push the ball with your paw?" Max asked. Bella agreed and they started to play with the ball. + +After a while, Max started to feel uncomfortable because the ball was too big for him. "Bella, I don't like this game anymore. It's making me uncomfortable," Max said. Bella understood and they stopped playing with the ball. Instead, they decided to play with a stick, which was much easier for Max to handle. "This is much better, thank you for understanding," Max said to Bella. + +From that day on, Max and Bella played with sticks and had lots of fun together. Max was happy that he could show off his fluffy paw while playing with his friend, and he never felt uncomfortable again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to eat treats like cookies and candies. One day, her mom gave her an ordinary cookie. Lily didn't like it and threw it on the ground. Her mom told her to pick it up but she refused. + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play. She saw a bird on the ground and tried to catch it. But she accidentally hurt the bird's wing. She felt bad and tried to kneel down to help the bird. But it was too late, the bird had died. + +Lily realized that she should have been kind to the ordinary cookie and the bird. She learned that every living thing deserves respect and love. From that day on, she promised to be kind to everyone and everything. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy trains. He had a big engine that he loved the most. It was red and shiny and always made him smile. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. "Wow, Timmy! Your engine is so cool!" Billy exclaimed. "Can I play with it too?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and then said, "Sure, but you have to be loyal to my engine. It's very special to me." + +Billy promised to be careful and loyal to the engine. They played together for hours, pretending to be train conductors and going on exciting adventures. + +At the end of the day, Timmy thanked Billy for being a loyal friend and taking good care of his special engine. They hugged and said goodbye, already excited for their next playdate. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, they heard a loud noise in the sky. It was a big helicopter! The helicopter landed in the field next to the park. + +Lily and her friends were so excited to see the helicopter up close. They went over to take a look. The pilot was very friendly and let them sit inside the helicopter. They even got to wear big headphones so they could hear the pilot talk. + +After a while, the helicopter had to go. Lily and her friends waved goodbye as it flew away. They were so happy that they got to see something so cool happen right in front of them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved spending time outside, especially during the summer season. One day, he went to the park to play on the swings and slide. + +While he was playing, he saw his friend Billy with a new toy truck. Timmy felt jealous because he wanted a new toy too. He asked Billy, "Where did you get that cool truck?" + +Billy replied, "My mom bought it for me. We can play with it together if you want." + +Timmy smiled and said, "That's nice. I want to spend more time playing with you and your truck." + +From that day on, Timmy and Billy played together every day at the park, sharing their toys and having fun. They learned that it's not about having the newest or best toys, but about spending time with friends and enjoying the season. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom promised to take her to the park. Lily was very happy and felt lucky to have such a nice mom. + +When they got to the park, Lily saw a shiny red ball. She wanted to play with it, but it belonged to another boy. Lily's mom told her to ask the boy if she could play with it. The boy said yes, and Lily was so happy. + +After playing with the ball for a while, Lily's mom said it was time to go home. Lily was sad to leave the park, but she promised to come back soon. She felt lucky to have such a fun day with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and exploring the garden. One day, she found a small box with a symbol on it. She didn't know what it meant, but she thought it was pretty. + +Lily decided to keep the box safe and put it in her pocket. Later that day, she went to play with her friends. They played hide and seek and had so much fun. But when it was time to go home, Lily realized that the box was gone. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +The next day, Lily went back to the garden and looked for the box. She searched high and low, but she couldn't find it. Just when she was about to give up, she saw something shiny under a bush. It was the box! She was so happy and decided to lock it in a special place where she could always find it. From that day on, she always kept her special symbol box safe and close to her heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little pig named Oink. Oink lived in a big red barn with his friends, Moo the cow and Cluck the chicken. They all loved to play together in the fields and eat lots of yummy food. + +One day, Oink found a big barrel of apples. He ate so many that he got a tummy ache. The apples were sour and made him feel sick. Oink decided to go to bed early and rest. + +Unfortunately, while Oink was sleeping, a big storm came and knocked down the barn. Oink was trapped inside and couldn't get out. His friends tried to help, but it was too late. Oink remained stuck in the rubble and was very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her dolls and toys. One day, she found a rose in her backyard. It was so pretty and smelled sweet. Lily picked it up and pretended it was a magic wand. She waved it around and made silly noises. + +Suddenly, a fairy appeared! The fairy said she was impressed with Lily's pretend magic and gave her a special gift. It was a tiny rose that never wilted and always smelled sweet. Lily was so happy and thanked the fairy. From that day on, Lily always remembered the magical power of pretend and the beauty of a sweet-smelling rose. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her favorite doll was named Pinky. Pinky was a pretty doll with a pink dress and a pink bow. Lily loved to carry Pinky around with her everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help carry some wood to the fireplace so they could make a fire. Lily was excited to help and she carried a big piece of wood all by herself. She was so proud of herself! + +Later that day, Lily and Pinky were playing near the fireplace when they heard a loud noise. Suddenly, a piece of wood fell out of the fireplace and started a fire! Lily quickly remembered how she had helped carry the wood earlier and she knew just what to do. She ran and got her mommy, who was able to put out the fire before it got too big. + +From that day on, Lily knew how important it was to be careful around the fireplace and to always help carry things when she could. And Pinky was happy too, because she got to be a hero too! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color purple and had a favorite toy car that was purple too. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Lily wanted to share her toy car with her friend, but her friend didn't want to share her toys. + +Suddenly, a big hurricane came and everything started to shake. The wind was so strong that it blew away all of Lily's toys. Even her purple toy car was gone. Lily was sad because she didn't have any toys left to play with. + +In the end, Lily learned that it's important to share with others. She wished she had shared her toy car with her friend before the hurricane took it away. She promised herself that she would always share her toys with her friends from now on. +It was a rainy day. Timmy and his mom went to the store. Timmy saw a police car and asked his mom about the license on the car. His mom said it was a special paper that allowed the police to drive the car. Timmy felt uncomfortable because he didn't like the rain. But his mom gave him an umbrella and they walked to the store. They bought some candy and went back home. When they got home, Timmy was happy because he got to eat candy and stay dry inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the stars in the sky at night. One night, as she was looking up, she saw a shooting star. She closed her eyes and made a wish. She wished for a lovely dream. + +That night, she had the most wonderful dream. She dreamed about a magical land where everything was made of candy. There were candy trees, candy houses, and even candy animals! It was the loveliest dream she had ever had. + +When she woke up in the morning, she was sad that the dream was over. But then she realized that she could always look up at the stars again and make another wish for a lovely dream. And so, every night before bed, Lily would look up at the stars and dream of magical lands and adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy went for a walk in the park and saw a smooth rock on the ground. He picked it up and felt how smooth it was. + +But then, Timmy started to itch. He looked down and saw some bugs crawling on his arm. They were making him itch a lot! Timmy didn't like the feeling, so he started to cry. Suddenly, a kind lady saw Timmy crying and came over to help. She brushed the bugs off of Timmy's arm and gave him a band-aid for his itch. Timmy felt much better and thanked the lady for her help. From then on, Timmy made sure to be careful when playing outside and to always ask for help if he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big red tomato that he loved very much. He would always play with it and show it to his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's tomato and became very jealous. He wanted a tomato just like Timmy's. + +Timmy could tell that Billy was feeling jealous, so he decided to share his tomato with him. They played together with the tomato all day long, and Billy was very happy. From that day on, Timmy and Billy shared the tomato whenever they played together. They were both very happy and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily woke up and saw the sun shining outside. She wanted to play, but her mommy said she needed to take a shower first. So, Lily went to the bathroom and took a shower. + +After her shower, Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, can we go to the park today?" Her mommy said, "Yes, we can go to the park, but first we need to eat breakfast." + +Lily ate her breakfast and then they went to the park. While they were there, they saw an ancient tree. Lily said, "Mommy, look at that tree! It's so big and old!" Her mommy said, "Yes, it's an ancient tree. It's been here for a very long time." + +Lily had a lot of fun playing at the park and was happy she got to come with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to jump on his bed and pretend he was flying like a bird. One day, Timmy's big sister came in and started to tease him. She said, "You can't fly, silly!" Timmy felt sad and stopped jumping. + +Later that night, Timmy's mom made him a delicious dinner of spaghetti and meatballs. Timmy loved it so much that he asked for seconds. His mom was happy to see him enjoying his food. After dinner, Timmy went to bed feeling happy and full. He snuggled under his blanket and dreamed of flying like a bird again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a secret hiding spot in her backyard where she kept her toys. One day, she found a can of spray paint and decided to decorate her toys. She sprayed them with all the colors of the rainbow. + +But then, an enormous storm came and destroyed all of her toys. Lily was very sad because her secret spot was ruined and her toys were gone forever. She learned that sometimes it's not a good idea to keep secrets and that it's important to be careful with things that can cause harm. +Once upon a time, there was a prince. He was very handsome and kind. He liked to stand in the sun and feel the warmth on his face. + +One day, the prince went for a walk in the forest. He saw a little frog sitting by a pond. The frog said, "Hello, Prince! I am actually a princess. A mean witch turned me into a frog. Can you help me?" + +The prince was very charming and said, "Of course, I will help you!" He picked up the frog and took her back to his castle. He gave her a kiss and she turned back into a princess. They became good friends and stood together in the sun, happy and smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the circus with her family. One day, they went to see a show with a funny clown. The clown was very silly and made everyone laugh. + +But Lily didn't like the clown. She thought he was too persistent and kept bothering her. She wanted to complain to her mom, but she didn't know how to say it. + +Finally, Lily got brave and told her mom, "I don't like the clown. He's too silly and won't leave me alone." Her mom listened and they moved to a different seat. From there, Lily could enjoy the rest of the show without the persistent clown bothering her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to wear her favorite dress. The dress had a pretty pattern of flowers and made her feel comfortable. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to visit her grandma. Lily was excited to see her grandma but forgot to change out of her dress. + +When they arrived at grandma's house, Lily's mom reminded her that she needed to change into something more appropriate. Lily didn't want to take off her favorite dress and started to cry. Her mom tried to comfort her and said they could wear the dress again when they got home. + +Lily's grandma heard her crying and came to see what was wrong. When she saw the pretty pattern on Lily's dress, she told Lily that she had a special surprise for her. She brought out a matching hairclip that had the same pattern as Lily's dress. Lily was so happy and forgot all about her tears. She thanked her grandma and put on the matching hairclip. From that day on, Lily always remembered to change into something more suitable when visiting her grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a skull in the forest. She was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, her mommy came and comforted her. + +Mommy told Lily that the skull was just a bone and it couldn't hurt her. She also told her that it was important to keep the forest tidy and clean, so they picked up the skull and threw it away in the trash. + +Lily felt much better knowing that she was safe and that she helped keep the forest tidy. She hugged her mommy and thanked her for comforting her. From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep the forest clean and never felt scared again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. He had a red car and a blue car. One day, Timmy took his cars to the park to race them. + +At the park, Timmy met a girl named Sally. Sally had a yellow car. Timmy asked Sally if she wanted to race. Sally said yes and they lined up their cars. + +Timmy's red car was very fast and he was winning the race. But then, Sally's yellow car started to catch up. Timmy got angry and pushed Sally's car off the track. Sally was very upset and told Timmy he was being rude. + +Timmy felt bad and apologized to Sally. He realized that winning wasn't as important as being kind to others. From then on, Timmy and Sally played together and had fun racing their cars without pushing or being rude. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to cook with his mom. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a knife to help chop the vegetables. Timmy was very careful with the knife because he knew it was sharp and could hurt him. + +One day, Timmy's mom went to the store and left Timmy alone in the kitchen. Timmy wanted to make a sandwich, but he couldn't find the knife. He looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Then, he saw his little brother playing with the knife. Timmy knew his brother was too young to use the knife and he was worried he might get hurt. + +Timmy took the knife away from his brother and put it in a safe place. He felt proud of himself for being reliable and keeping his brother safe. Later, when his mom came back, she saw how well Timmy had taken care of his brother and the knife. She was very happy and they all enjoyed a delicious sandwich together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys and draw pictures with her crayons. One day, Lily's mommy showed her how to tidy up her toys and put them away in their box. Lily learned how to do it too! + +Another day, Lily's daddy was fixing something with a hammer and nails. Lily was curious and asked what he was doing. Her daddy explained that he was using the nails to hold things together. Lily learned what nails were for! + +After that, Lily liked to help her daddy with his projects. She would hand him the nails and he would hammer them in. And when they were done, Lily would tidy up all the tools and put them away in their box. She was such a helpful little girl! +One day, Jack and Jenny were baking cookies in their kitchen. Jack grabbed the dough from the refrigerator and he began to roll it out on the counter. Suddenly, Jenny got a dizzy feeling, she felt like she was going to faint. She said to Jack, "I feel so dizzy, I think I'm going to freeze." + +Jack was worried about his little sister, he knew that she needed help, so he quickly ran to get a cold towel for her. He wrapped her up in the towel and hugged her, then he said, "Don't worry Jenny, let's just go and take a break, okay?" + +Jenny nodded and Jack picked her up carefully, then he carried her outside to sit in the fresh air. After they sat there for a while, Jenny slowly started to feel better. He said to her, "See, I told you it would help. You feel better now, don't you?" Jenny smiled and said yes. + +Jack and Jenny then went back inside and they finished making their cookies. From then on, Jack reminded Jenny to take breaks when she was feeling dizzy so she wouldn't freeze! +One day, a little girl named Lilly woke up in her house by the sea. She heard the sound of the tide crashing against the shore. Lilly looked out the window and saw that the sky was clear. She was so excited to play at the beach with the tide! + +So she put on her beach clothes, grabbed her bucket and ran outside. She ran to the shore but stopped when she saw the tide was really high. She watched as the waves crashed against the shore. Lilly wanted to play but it looked too dangerous. + +Then, Lilly thought of an idea. She waited until the tide started to go down and suddenly she noticed the waves starting to get smaller and smaller. When the tide was low, she started picking up shells and playing in the sand. Now the shore looked much safer. + +Lilly had a wonderful day at the beach, even though the tide was high at first. She had learned an important lesson. She knew she always had to be careful on the beach and wait until the tide was lower before she ventured into the water. +The sun was shining brightly and it was a beautiful day to play outside. Jack and his mom were in their garden enjoying the warm weather. Jack was playing with his trucks and toys when his mom said, "Let's go for a walk outside." + +Jack was happy and excited as they started walking. Soon, the sky started to become pale and the wind began to pick up. Jack's mom pointed to the sky and asked, "Do you think it will rain?" + +Jack just shrugged. He didn't know the answer but he really wanted it to stay beautiful and sunny. So, Jack decided to pray. He said, "Please, God, don't let it rain." + +Much to their surprise, the clouds became bigger and darker, and they soon knew it was going to rain no matter how much Jack had prayed. His mom said, "Oh well, let's go home and enjoy indoors games together". + +Jack was a bit sad but also very happy at the same time. He soon realised that it was his precious moment of prayer shared with his mom that made it memorable and special, no matter how big the raindrops were. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient river that rolled through the countryside. At its edges, huge trees stood tall and folded over the banks. One summer day, a small 3-year-old girl went to play by the river. + +As she sat next to the water, she heard a soft voice saying, “Hello there, little one! Can you help me fold this blanket?†+ +The little girl turned around and saw an old lady standing at the edge of the river. She was wearing a colourful shawl and smiling. + +The girl got to work and started to fold the blanket. The old lady watched her with a twinkle in her eyes and said, “You’re doing a good job. Now, go and dip your toes in the water, it will help you cool off.†+ +The little girl giggled and went to put her toes in the ancient river. It felt cool and calming and she stayed there for some time, listening to the splashing of the waves and feeling the sun on her face. + +Finally, the old lady said, “That’s enough! Come back and take your blanket, child. Now you can go and play again.†+ +Tag while She was gone, the old lady smiled and vanished into thin air. + +The little girl got up and took her blanket, feeling happier and calmer than before. The +One day, a 3 year old girl named Jane wanted to eat something special. She went to the store with her mom and saw a lot of different fruits. She was very excited and couldn’t decide which one to choose. + +Mom said to her, “Why don’t you choose a lime, Jane? It’s fresh and juicy.†+ +Jane was very happy and chose the lime. When they got home, she was eager to taste it. She was excited when she took a bite, but she felt a bit upset when she realized it was sour! + +“It's too sour,†she said, a bit disappointed. + +Her mom smiled. “Sour is okay. Lemons and limes are both sour and sometimes it's fun to try new tastes, isn't it?†+ +Jane thought about it, and realized that Mom was right. She took another bite of the lime and grinned. She had chosen a very special fruit that day! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bob and Jay. They liked to play together and had lots of fun. One day, Bob wanted to measure how far he could jump. He started to measure the distance and asked Jay to help him. + +But to Jay's surprise, Bob was very clumsy and was not doing a very good job. Instead of using a feet ruler, he started using a network of strings instead of an accurate ruler. + +Jay shook his head and said to Bob, "Bob, you should use the ruler that you have. This way you can measure the exact jump distance accurately." + +Bob thought about it and realised that what Jay said was right. So he decided to use the ruler as he was told and at last, he managed to measure the exact distance of his jump! + +The moral of this story is that it is important to always use the right tools for the right job. By following this advice, we will be able to get accurate results and avoid mistakes. +Jim and his sister wanted to explore the big old barn. "Let's go," said Jim. So they ran to the barn. + +When they got there, Jim opened the door and they went in. It was terrible in there. The walls were broken, there were spiderwebs and worst of all, there were piles of old rusted cans everywhere! + +Jim's sister shuddered, "Jim, I don't like it in here. Let's go back home." But Jim wanted to stay and explore. + +Suddenly, a loud voice came from the door. It was their dad. "Jim and Sarah, what are you doing in here? Don't you know that this barn is dangerous and terrible? Let's go home right now." + +The two kids ran out of the barn and followed their father home. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents, because they know what’s best for you and they can help keep you out of dangerous situations. +One day, Will stretched his arms wide and said, "I can't wait to explore the world!" +Will's mom smiled and said, "Be careful, and generous with others." + +Will waved goodbye and set off to explore. He walked for a long time, seeing amazing things and meeting new people. + +At one point Will met a girl who said, "Want to play tag?" Will smiled and replied, "Yes!" + +They started to play, but soon the girl became tired and said, "I want to stop now!" But Will kept chasing her around. The girl shouted, "Stop! It's not fair!" +Will finally stopped, feeling bad. He looked down and said quietly, "Sorry." + +The girl smiled and said, "It's alright. You were just being excited and generous with your time." + +Will smiled back, feeling relieved. From that day on, Will made sure to stretch his kindness wide and include everyone. +One day, a dependable model arrived at a small house. It was shiny and colorful, and the family was excited. They wanted to take the model for a ride. + +The model was put in the garage, and the family was ready to go. First, Daddy put some gasoline in it. Then, Mommy put the car seat in for the two kids. They were thrilled! + +They all went outside to the model. Mommy and Daddy both got in the front, and the two kids went in the backseat. They were eager to start the ride! + +They put the key in the ignition and turned it around. The model came to life and was ready to drive. + +They drove around town and it was so much fun. The model was dependable and they knew they could rely on it. In the end, they had a great time and the model arrived home safely. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack who loved to drive. He drove around in his toy car every day and had lots of fun. + +One day, he saw a spark in the sky, and it looked very interesting. He wanted to get closer, so he drove his car towards it. + +When Jack got to the spark, he saw that it was coming from a campfire. Around the campfire, there were lots of people who were having a good time and enjoying each other’s company. + +Jack was a bit shy, so he stayed in his car and watched them from a distance. After a while, one of the people noticed him and came over to greet him. They talked for a while and Jack felt really glad. + +The moral of this story is that it’s always good to try new things and make new friends. You never know how much fun you can have until you take a chance. +Jimmy was walking in the park. He saw a huge bird flying in the sky. Jimmy looked up and smiled. He started to whistle. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice from nearby. He looked around and saw a little girl standing near a tree. She said to Jimmy, "Do you like grapes?" +Jimmy nodded his head. The little girl said, "I have lots of them in a basket. Do you want some?" +Jimmy smiled and said, "Yes!" + +The little girl put the basket down and started to pick out the biggest and juiciest grapes. She gave the grapes to Jimmy. He opened his mouth wide, and she put the grape in. He smiled and said, "They are delicious!" + +They ate the grapes together and Jimmy decided to whistle again. The little girl joined in and they whistled together, their voices rising high in the sky. They looked up and saw the huge bird flying in the sky and laughed. +Mommy took Timmy to the park one day. She said to him, "Let's go for a jog!" Timmy was so excited that he started running around the park. Mommy said, "That's not a jog Timmy, jog means to run in a steady rhythm!" + +So Mommy and Timmy started jogging around the park. They watched the birds and looked at the flowers. Suddenly Timmy saw a scary animal, "Mommy! That's dangerous!" he cried. + +Mommy told him it was ok, the animal was very far away and they were safe. Then she said, "If we keep jogging, we can get a reward!" Timmy ran a bit faster and soon they were back at the car with a treat. + +"We did it!" exclaimed Timmy, breathing hard. Mommy smiled at him and said, "Good job Timmy - you were very brave and you worked hard. This is your reward!" Timmy smiled, proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a cute kitty named Pounce. She loved to climb trees and chase bugs around the garden. + +One day, Pounce was exploring the garden when she came across a pair of shiny scissors. She was so excited and decided to take them home with her. + +When she got back, Pounce proudly showed her mum the scissors. “Mum, look what I found!†she said, expecting praise and admiration. + +But her mum was not pleased. “Pounce, those belong to me!†she replied, “You must give them back!†+ +Pounce was disappointed, but she knew her mum was right. She started to return the scissors to the garden. + +Suddenly, a big surprise came flying out of the trees. It was a pink balloon and it brought a lot of joy and happiness to Pounce. + +Pounce was delighted! She ran home and showed the balloon to her mum. Her mum smiled and said, “Yes, Pounce, you can keep the balloon. I’m glad you gave me the scissors back.†+ +Pounce learned a valuable lesson that day; it’s important to listen to grown-ups and always return things that don’t belong to you. +It was a hot summer day and John's parents decided to take a picnic in the park. They packed their blanket and food and then gathered around the radio to hear the latest news. Suddenly, they heard a sound coming from the radio. "Help! Help!" Everyone was scared. John's dad quickly removed the cover of the radio and saw a little mouse inside. He had been gifted with the ability to speak and he called himself Mark. + +After hearing Mark's plea for help, John's dad opened the picnic basket and found a block of cheese. He handed it to Mark and the little mouse quickly ate it up. But then they heard another sound; their blanket was drying up in the sun! "The heat is too much," said John's dad, "we're going to have to leave soon". + +John became very sad. He had become attached to the gifted little mouse. To make matters worse, Mark was unable to get out of the radio and was now stuck inside! John cried for a long time until his parents were able to take him home. The radio was left behind and the story of little Mark was never heard again. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Robbie. He was very troubled because he didn't have a roof over his head. He asked his friends for help, but none of them had one to share with him. + +One day, a wise owl named Oliver helped Robbie and he taught him to think of a way to get a roof. + +Robbie decided to weigh different materials, like wood and stone, and eventually figured out the best material to build his roof. + +Robbie was very happy and built himself a cozy little roof. Everyone was impressed with his hard work and more importantly, he learned a valuable lesson. He never gave up, put his mind to the task, and believed he could find the best solution. + +Always remember, if you put your mind to a problem, you can find the best solution and be happy. +Mary was a small dancer who loved to sing and move. One day, she wanted to practice her moves in a secret spot. She found a room with no one around and noticed a button near the door. She pressed the button and the door locked. + +Frightened, Mary started to cry. She didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a voice called out from the other side of the door. It was a friendly old man who wanted to help her. + +The man said, "Don't worry, little dancer. I can unlock the door for you. Just put your fingers on the lock and push the button again. That should do the trick!" + +Mary was amazed and put her fingers on the lock. She pushed the button and the door opened. + +The old man smiled and said, "Let this be a lesson to you, never lock yourself in a room." Mary thanked the old man and was able to continue her practice. +The sun shone bright and Anna was happy. She had been waiting for this day for weeks. Finally it was here – Anna's first plane trip. She looked up in the sky and asked her dad, "Is that the plane that will take me to grandma's house?" + +Her dad laughed and said, "Yes, that's the plane, Anna! Are you ready for your adventure?" + +Anna gave her dad a big smile and shouted with excitement, "Yes, I'm ready!" + +But then Anna's mom said, "Wait. Anna, you must wear a seatbelt on the plane. You can't go without it." + +Anna was determined, she didn't want to wear the seatbelt. She insisted that it wasn't necessary, so she refused to put it on. + +Her dad tried to reason with her but to no avail. His calm and loving voice couldn't override Anna's insistence. Her mom then decided to take matters into her own hands and said, "Anna, if you don't wear a seatbelt in the plane, you won't be allowed to go. It's not an ordinary plane, it's a special plane and you must wear a seatbelt in order to be able to fly in it." + +Anna looked up at her mom, then at her dad. She knew her parents were serious. Taking a deep breath she finally said, "Alright, I'll wear the seatbelt." + +Her +Bob was a kind bear. He loved to throw his toys. One day he decided to play a game with his friends on the track. + +Bob said, "Let's have a race! Who can throw their toy the furthest?" His friends all agreed. + +They all lined up and each one threw their toy. Bob's toy flew the farthest! + +Bob's friends cheered in excitement. Suddenly, lightning lit up the sky and Bob remembered his mom's warning. She said, "Never stay out in thunder and lightning!" + +Bob gathered up all his friends and they ran home together. The sky started to pour and they were safely inside before the storm set in. Bob and his friends were glad they listened to the warning. +Molly was so tired. She had been playing in the park all afternoon and it was time for naptime. But her little brother, Sam, was being very bossy. + +"No, I don't want to go to bed," he said. +Molly tried to reason with him. "It's time, Sam. Mom said so." + +Sam stuck out his lower lip. "But I want to stay up," he said. + +Molly sighed. "It's not up to you," she said. "It's up to mom." + +Mom then came into the room and gave Sam a big hug and a massage. Sam yawned and soon he was fast asleep in Molly's lap. + +Molly smiled down at Sam and softly said, "See? Bedtime isn't so bad." +One day, Mark was walking in the park and he saw a yellow laser. He was really excited and he ran over to it. When he got there he saw someone else. It was a girl his age. + +Mark asked, "What is that?" +The girl said, "That's a laser! It's pretty cool, isn't it?" + +Mark smiled and said, "Yes, it's so cool." + +The two children began to play with the laser and eventually they became friends. They had lots of fun and laughed together. + +Mark and the girl were so happy to meet each other. They continued meeting up in the park every day and had a great time playing with the yellow laser. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jill. Jill loved to explore in the woods near her house. + +One day, she was curious to see what was in the deep part of the woods, so she ventured inside. As she kept walking, she started to get scared. She heard strange noises, and saw strange shadows moving in the trees. She thought maybe she should turn around and go back home, but she was too curious to stop. + +Suddenly, she heard growling coming from behind a tree. It sounded big and scary. She stood still, too afraid to move. + +Then, out of the shadows stepped a big, grey bear. Jill started to cry. She was so worried, but she knew she couldn’t keep running. The bear roared, and stepped closer. + +Suddenly, a soft voice called out from nearby. “Oh, bear. Don’t scare Jill. She’s just a little girl, after all.†It was Jill’s mom! Even though Jill was scared, she was also so happy to see her. + +But the bear still seemed angry. He growled and stepped closer towards Jill’s mom. With a snap of his fierce teeth, the bear lunged towards them both. Jill screamed, and when she next looked, her mom was lying on the ground, still and silent. + +Jill was so scared, she ran +Once there was a 3 year old girl named Sophia. She loved to experiment in the kitchen and one day she decided to mix some cheese. She was very nervous but her mom encouraged her to give it a try. + +Sophia went to the refrigerator and took out a block of cheese. She began to cut it into small pieces and then started to mix it with a spoon. Everyone around her watched, trying to encourage her. + +"You're doing great!" said her mom. + +Finally, Sophia finished and she looked up proudly. "I did it!" she exclaimed. Everyone laughed and hugged Sophia tightly. + +The cheese was put in the oven to cook and soon everyone had a delicious ooey gooey dish of cheesy goodness. Sophia had done it and was so proud of herself. She couldn't wait to try the finished dish! +Once upon a time, there was an adventurous little girl who loved to explore the world around her. One morning, she decided to go for a jog. As she jogged, she noticed a mysterious white powder on the ground. She wondered what it was and decided to take a closer look. + +She bent down, scooped up a small handful of the powder and brought it to her nose. She took a big sniff and said, "Wow! What is this stuff? It smells so good!" + +Just then a voice came from nearby. It was a wise old lady. She said, "That white powder is sugar! It's very sweet and it's lots of fun to play with." + +The little girl was so excited by the thought of playing with sugar. She thanked the old lady and took another handful of the sugar. Then, she said goodbye and started jogging again. + +The little girl had an adventurous day playing with the sugar and she couldn't wait to show her friends. She finally was tired by sundown, but her time spent playing with sugar was very sweet! +Once upon a time, there was a pupil who was feeling very dry. He walked around and around, looking for someone to help him. He stumbled upon a big rock, which he decided to cover himself with. + +The pupil: "Rock! Please cover me, so I don't feel so dry!" + +The rock was very surprised, but after seeing how desperate the pupil was, it decided to help him. It moved itself, covering the pupil completely and sheltering him from the hot sun. The pupil was very happy that the rock had helped him. + +The pupil: "Thank you, rock! I feel much better now!" + +He thanked the rock and continued on his journey, feeling cool and refreshed. He was very grateful for the rock's help. The rock waved goodbye with one of its big stones and went back to its resting place. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Angela and Sarah, who were very busy. They were sorting through piles of toys and books in Angela's bedroom, trying to see what they wanted to keep and what they should throw away. + +"What about this?" Angela said as she held up a heart-shaped box. + +Sarah smiled. "I think that looks special. Let's keep it!" + +Angela put the box in a safe place and they both kept sorting. As they did, they talked and laughed. + +Soon, they had sorted all the toys and books. Angela smiled with satisfaction. "That was so much fun!" + +Sarah agreed. "We were very busy, but I'm glad we finished sorting." + +They hugged each other goodbye and Angela put the heart-shaped box on her shelf. "This will always remind me of the happy times we had together," she said. + +The End. +John was a curious boy. One day he was walking by a river when he spotted a big bar of soap. He wondered where it had come from and decided to take it home with him. + +When he got home, he showed his mum the soap. His mum asked him, "Where did you find this soap?" + +John told her he had found it by the river. She asked him why he had taken it and he said he had just been curious. + +His mum said, "John, you need to take it back where you found it. It isn't yours." John knew his mum was right and reluctantly he agreed to take it back. + +As he drove back to the river, he was wondering what he will find. When he arrived, he was surprised to see a little girl washing her hands in the river with the soap. + +John knew that he had done the right thing by bringing the soap back. He was happy to know it was with someone who needed it. +Once there was a bunny who loved to bounce. He would jump around all day and never get tired. On a particularly sunny day, the bunny saw a window in a nearby house. He hopped closer to get a better look. + +"Oh wow! That window looks so inviting," he thought to himself. + +Suddenly, he noticed someone inside the house watching him. He stopped bouncing and waved politely to the person. + +"Hello!" the person said. + +The bunny waved back, then asked,"Can I bounce next to the window?" + +The person smiled. + +"Yes, but be patient," they replied. + +The bunny nodded and waited patiently. After a few moments, he was given permission to bounce. Delighted, he hopped until his little heart was content. As he hopped, the sun shone through the window and the bunny danced in its light. +Once upon a time, there were two little rabbits who lived in a big forest. One day, the two friends decided to go for a picnic. They hopped and jumped over many bushes and logs to reach the perfect spot. + +The rabbits laid out a nice red blanket and each brought something special from their home to enjoy. The first rabbit had a big sack of apples and the second had a juicy sausage. They were so happy to eat and chat together. + +The rabbit with the sausage asked, "Do you have some ketchup?" The other rabbit replied, "No, I'm sorry. I don't have any ketchup available." They looked around, but there was none to be found. + +So, they decided to enjoy their picnic without ketchup. Instead, they used the apples and sausage to make a delicious sandwich. Yum! The two friends enjoyed their meal, chatting and hopping around in the warm sunshine. + +When it was time to go home, the rabbit with the sausage said goodbye and hopped away with the empty sack. The other rabbit was so proud of his friend for cleaning up and returning the sack home. +One day, Winnie and her Mommy were in the kitchen. Winnie's Mommy was busy preparing dinner while Winnie played with her blocks. Winnie noticed something strange – her plate was missing! + +Winnie asked her Mommy, “Where's my plate?†Her Mommy smiled and said, “This will be a surprise!†Winnie begged to know, but her Mommy just kept smiling. + +Then, Winnie heard something in the backyard. It was a nosy animal! Winnie and her Mommy went outside to investigate. They found a squirrel with Winnie's plate in its mouth. + +The squirrel quickly ran away, but Winnie chased it until the squirrel tired out. + +Winnie's Mommy shook her head and said, “No more surprises for you ever!†She opened her hands to reveal Winnie's special plate. She explained that she wanted to give her daughter a surprise, but it didn't go as planned. To make up for it, she promised to always keep an eye on the plate from now on. + +Winnie was happy to receive the plate and she hugged her Mommy. From then on, Winnie knew that she could always trust her Mommy to keep her promise. +One day, Sally was walking around looking for something interesting to do. It was a dull day, and she was getting very bored. She decided to go to the library to try and find something fun. + +When she got there, she was surprised at how many books there were. She wanted to read them all, but that would take too long. She started to wander around and look at the different books. + +Suddenly, Sally noticed something. There were shelves of toys at the back of the library! She hadn't seen that before. Delighted, she went over to check them out. + +There were all sorts of toys - dolls, board games and blocks. Sally found it hard to decide which one she wanted most. Eventually, she chose a set of building blocks, and that's what she took home with her. + +The library had been dull when she arrived, but it had been exciting by the time she left. Sally already couldn't wait to go back again. +Once upon a time there was a big pond. Every day, the tide would come twice. One day, a little girl ran to the pond. +When she got there, the water was thick and she couldn't see the bottom. + +The girl was very scared and called out: "Help me! What should I do?" + +Suddenly, a voice called back: "Wait for the tide to come." + +The little girl waited and waited, but the tide didn't come. She kept on watching, until finally, the tide started to move. + +The tide came in and swept away all the thick water. The girl could see the bottom of the pond clearly. Then she smiled and rung to the shore. + +She waved at the tide and said: "Thank you for coming!" +Once upon a time there lived a strong yet gentle spider named Luisa. Dressed in a colorful opera outfit, she longed to create a beautiful design for her web. But no matter how hard Luisa tried, her designs looked weak and unfinished. + +One day, when Luisa was alone, a tiny tiny little mouse came up to her and said, “I have a plan. I think if you pair up with a friend and design together, your webs will have more strength.†+ +Luisa laughed and said, “I don't know, little mouse, that is a very ambitious idea!†+ +But the mouse was clever and persisted until Luisa reluctantly agreed to try. + +Soon, Luisa realized that her friend was indeed correct. Working together, they had managed to create a beautiful and strong opera of webs. Who knew that working together would make all the difference? + +Luisa was filled with joy, and was forever thankful to the clever little mouse. +Once upon a time, there lived a rabbit and a fox in the woods. The rabbit really liked to explore, and every day it was off looking for new paths. + +One day, while hopping along a path, the rabbit saw a fox. The fox was blocking its way and the rabbit was scared, so it stopped dead in its tracks. + +The fox then said, "Don't be scared, I am harmless". The rabbit looked at the fox with wide eyes. + +The fox wanted to be friends, and it said, "Let's be friends, come and poke me". + +The rabbit thought about it and decided to poke the fox. To the rabbit's surprise, the fox didn't try to hurt it. The rabbit realized that things might not be as scary as it originally thought. + +The moral of this story is that things are not always as scary as they seem at first. If you take a chance and get to know something better, it can turn out to be harmless. +Once there was a little girl named Gina who was very bossy. She always wanted things her way, and if she didn't get it she would get very mad. + +One day Gina was playing with her toys when she heard someone calling her name. She looked around to try and find who was calling, but she couldn't see anyone. However, Gina ignored the voice and kept playing. + +Then the voice called her name again, louder this time. Gina put her finger in her ear, trying to make the voice go away. But even though she tried really hard the voice was still calling her. + +Gina got very frustrated and angry, so she shouted at the voice saying, "Who are you?! Stop calling me!" Suddenly, she heard a soft whisper in her ear. Gina clicked her fingers and realized the voice was coming from her toys! + +The toys were telling her that it was time to tidy up. Gina had been so busy trying to ignore the voice she hadn't realized the toys were trying to tell her something. From that day on, Gina was always more careful to listen to what the toys were saying or she would get in trouble. +Once upon a time there was an ordinary duck. One day the duck went to the pond and started to splash around. He was having fun when he suddenly remembered that he had a wish. The duck wanted to be a brave dragon one day. + +Suddenly he heard a voice next to him. It was a friendly frog. +The frog asked the duck: "Duck, what are you wishing for?" +The duck thought really hard and replied: "I wish to be a brave dragon one day". + +The frog smiled at him and said: "You know, one day if you keep on splashing like this, your wish can come true!" + +The duck was a little surprised, but happy to hear this. He started to splash even harder! + +The months went by and the duck got bigger and bigger. Finally, he was so big that he could fly! He had become a brave dragon! + +The duck was so happy. He realized that the frog was right, and his wish had come true! +Once there was a little boy named John. He lived on a boat next to the ocean. One day he watched his Dad anchor the boat in the deep water. His Dad was a compassionate man and always taught John to be kind and understanding. + +John asked his Dad, "Where are we going now?" His Dad replied, "We are going to sail the boat around the world. I will show you many different places". + +John was very excited and wanted to understand the world. He knew that it would take a lot of courage and compassion to make the journey. + +His Dad said, "If you are brave and have kindness in your heart, you will understand the world". + +John remained understanding, brave and compassionate as his Dad set sail on the boat. One day he was finally able to understand the world and became a very wise boy. +Once upon a time, there was a shop that glowed. It glowed so brightly that it could be seen from miles away! Little Lucy wanted to find out what was inside, so she decided to take a closer look. + +The shop was clean, and Lucy had a feeling that something special was inside. When she opened the door, she was filled with wonder! Inside the shop was an array of colorful and sparkly items. She wanted to buy everything, but knew that she couldn't. + +So instead, she decided to buy a little toy to take home and show her mom. With her toy in hand, she left the shop and the glow faded away. + +On the way home, Lucy couldn't take her eyes off of the toy. She smiled, knowing that the clean and special shop had made her day. +Once upon a time there was a lively little boy called Robert. He had a beautiful sword and he loved to show it to everyone. One day his mom said to him, “Robert, I think it’s time to put the sword away and do something else.†+But Robert didn’t want to put the sword away. He said, “But mom, this sword is so cool! Can I keep it out a bit longer?†+His mom smiled and said, “Okay, but just a bit.†So, Robert stayed with the sword and played with it for a while longer. + +Eventually, Robert said, “I think it’s time to put the sword away now.†His mom replied, “That’s a good idea. Let’s make sure the sword remains safe and sound.†So, Robert put the sword away in its special spot and gave it a last, loving look before he went off to play something else. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a modern planet. Everything was shiny and new. But, deep beneath the surface, something was wrong. + +The planet was sad. Its people had all left. + +One day, a brave young boy decided to try and help the lonely planet. He made a plan to bring the people back. He worked really hard to make the planet happy again. + +Finally, after lots of hard work, the planet was alive with people and happiness. The modern planet was full of life once more. The brave young boy was so proud that he could help the planet feel better. He knew that he made the right choice to leave his comfortable home and help the planet in need. +Once upon a time, there was a modern zebra who loved ringing bells. Everywhere she went, she would search for a bell to ring. + +One day, while out on a walk, she heard the ringing of a very special bell. She followed the sound and soon arrived at a nearby bell tower. + +The zebra was so excited! She looked up at the tower and said, "I want to ring that bell!" + +An old man sitting nearby laughed and replied, "You're far too small to reach the bell up there. Better leave it to the adults." + +The zebra thought for a moment and then said, "I'm sure I can reach it!" She galloped over to the tower and, by standing on each other's backs, she and five of her zebra friends were able to reach the bell. + +The zebra smiled and rang the bell as loud as she could! She was so happy that she and her zebra friends had been able to make the bell ring. All the animals in the nearby village heard it and ran out to join in the celebration. + +The modern zebra had rung the bell and made a happy day for all the animals in the village! +Once upon a time there was a brilliant sun. It shone in the sky each day and it was the best sun ever. + +One day, a boy wanted to see the sun. So he asked his mommy if he could go outside. + +Mommy smiled, “The sun will fit you perfectly! Put on your hat and go outside and play†+ +The boy was so excited and he ran outside. He looked up at the sky and saw the brilliant sun. He smiled and waved at it. + +The sun was so big and so bright, but it fit the boy just right. + +The boy played all day in the sunny, brilliant weather. He ran, skipped and laughed in the warm sunshine. + +Finally, when it was time to go home, the boy waved goodbye to the sun and said, “See you tomorrow!†+Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emma. She saw a wall and thought it looked very nice. Emma jumped and leaped around the wall gracefully. In her hand she held a big bowl. + +"What are you doing Emma?" her mum asked. + +"I am going to mix lots of colours in the bowl," said Emma. + +So, Emma grabbed blue, yellow, green and purple paint. She poured them into the bowl and mixed them together. + +Emma began to paint the wall with beautiful colours. Swishes of bright red and streaks of sunny orange soon appeared on the wall. + +Mum smiled at the colourful creation and said, "That's very graceful, Emma!" +John sailed his boat down the river with his family. They were having so much fun and John was happily pointing out all the weird things that he saw: a blue bird, a yellow cat and a funny rabbit. + +John's mom noticed the rabbit first. She said, "John look, there's a rabbit!" + +John smiled and said, "I see him, he's so weird!" + +They watched the rabbit hop along the riverbank before it disappeared behind some bushes. John said sadly, "I wish we could have stayed and played with it." + +But just then, the boat made a turn and the family sailed further away. John waved goodbye to where the rabbit was and they continued their journey down the river. +Once there was a lake. It was very big, and very still. Nothing ever moved in the lake, and it was very quiet. + +One day, it started to get hot. The sun shone down onto the lake, and it started to dry. The lake slowly shrank, until it was completely dry. + +The lake bed was now empty and sandy. It looked so strange and interesting! Little animals started to explore the strange new place. + +They hopped around, looking for new things to find. It was now so much fun! They found little rocks, and played make-believe games with them. + +In the end, the lake bed was filled with interesting adventures. The animals were so much happier than when the lake was full! +Mama woke up early in the morning and got ready for the day. She put on her tight pants and looked in the mirror. + +"These pants are really tight," Mama said to herself. + +Mama made some breakfast and then, it was time for her to go to work. She looked around the house and called out, "Goodbye, my little one. Mama has to go to work now. Be a good boy today!" + +Mama said goodbye and left for work. + +At home, the little boy was still sleeping. Suddenly, he felt somebody shaking him. + +"Wake up, sweetheart," said Mama. "It's a new day and you need to get ready for school." + +The little boy opened his eyes, put on his tight pants and went to the kitchen for breakfast. + +"Mama, these pants are really tight," said the little boy, tugging at his waistline. + +"Don't worry, sweetheart," said Mama. "The pants will get more comfortable as you wear them." + +The little boy smiled and finished his breakfast. He hugged Mama goodbye and went off to school, his tight pants making him look extra cute. +One day, a small boy was walking in the park. He saw a kite in the sky, it was blue and it flew high. He wanted to reach up and poke it, so he asked his dad for help. + +"Dad, can you help me poke that kite?" + +"Sure, but why should you poke it?" asked his dad. + +"Because it looks really fun!" + +His dad smiled and told him that he should be patient. + +"Why be patient, dad? I'm only 3!" + +"The universe is like a kite," said his dad. "We have to be patient, or else we won't reach the places we want to go." + +The small boy nodded and walked back to the kite with his dad. He reached up and poked the kite, watching it fly higher and higher. + +The boy learned that day that patience is key - no matter how big or small you are, you can reach any dream if you only wait and be patient. +Once upon a time there was a good mommy and a good daddy. Every morning they got up early and made breakfast for the family. One morning mommy said, "We should try something new for breakfast. How about celery?". Daddy said, "That sounds like a good change. Let's give it a try!" + +So the family had celery for breakfast. Mommy and daddy said it was yummy and good, but the little boy wasn't sure how he felt. He said, "I don't know. I think it's strange." + +Mommy and daddy laughed and said, "Tastes can change! Just try it, and if you don't like it you can always have something else." + +So the little boy took a brave bite. Daddy asked, "How did you like it?" The little boy thought for a moment, and then said, "It's good!" Everyone smiled and the family ate the rest of the celery happily. +One day, little Jack and Suzie went to the beach. They were very excited because they wanted to decorate their beach castle. Jack grabbed the bucket and started collecting some smooth pebbles, while Suzie looked for seaweed to use as decoration. + +After a while, they finished their project and stepped back to have a look. +"Wow!", said Suzie with a wide smile on her face. She was very proud of all the decorations they put together. + +Suddenly, Jack spotted an old camera lying on the sand. He took it in his hands and said: "Let's take a picture of our castle!". + +Little Suzie started to laugh and said: "Yes, let's do that!". She grabbed the camera and clicked it. The castle looked very pretty and now they had a photo of it forever. + +The castle was a little bit rough, but with all the decorations it looked beautiful. Jack and Suzie were so proud of what they had accomplished and enjoyed every minute on the beach that day. +Once there was an old wise man. He was very kind and he liked to invite people over. One day, he invited a 3 year old child to his house. He was so excited when the child arrived. + +The old wise man gave the child a sandwich and the two of them ate together. The sandwich was yummy and the child was very happy. + +The old wise man taught the child some wise things. He taught the child about kindness and how to be respectful. The old wise man also invited the child to come again the next week. + +The 3 year old child was so excited about the invitation. He thanked the old wise man and ran home, happy and full. +It was a warm summer day and Mama was busy baking in the kitchen. She took out a big jar and started carefully measuring the ingredients. When she was done, she put the jar in the warm oven and closed the door. + +A little while later, Mama came back from the kitchen holding something in her hands. It was a modest jar which smelled sweet and amazing. + +Mama smiled and said, "I have been baking something special for you". + +The little boy was excited. He asked, "What is it?" + +Mama said, "It's something we'll find out soon." + +The boy couldn't wait and asked, "Can I open it?" + +Mama replied, "Not yet, my little one. First, you have to wait and be patient". + +The boy was disappointed but he obeyed. He waited silently and soon the aroma of something yummy filled the house. + +Mama took the modest jar out of the oven, opened the lid, and took out something wonderful- it was a freshly-baked cake! + +The boy was filled with joy and he smiled at Mama and thanked her. Mama was glad to see her son happy, and they both ate the cake and enjoyed their sweet moment. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous costume party! All the animals dressed up in the most fun costumes. Millie the Mouse was ready to go, wearing a frilly pink dress. She looked at herself in the mirror and said, "I look so nice!" + +Just then, her friend Will the Worm walked in wearing an enormous pirate costume. Millie couldn't help giggling at how silly he looked. + +Will asked Millie, "Do ya dare me to do a silly dance?" Millie laughed and said, "Yes, I dare you!" Will started to jump around and wiggle his body. + +Millie started dancing too and soon they were both dancing around the room. They laughed so hard their tummies felt like they were going to burst. + +At last, Millie and Will ran out of the room, hand in hand, and joined the costume party. They had so much fun and nobody was ever as silly as them! +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved spending her days at the beach. One day she was playing in the sand when she spotted something in the water. It was a whale! She was so excited she wanted to swim over to it. + +Lucys mom said, "No Lucy, that's too dangerous". Lucy got angry, she stomped her foot and said, "It's not fair!" + +Her mom thought for a moment and said, "How about we make a deal. If you sit here and eat your lunch without complaining it's sour taste, then I promise you can spend the afternoon with the whale". + +Lucy happily agreed and ate her lunch. When she was done, she jumped up and ran to the edge of the water to find the whale. She swam and splashed in the water all afternoon, playing with her new friend. + +In the end, Lucy had a great day spending time with the whale! +One day, a little girl named Mia was playing in her garden. She was very happy, until she saw her cat chasing a bluebird. The bluebird flew into a tree and Mia was angry. She stretched out her arm and tried to touch the bluebird. + +Suddenly, a tall black bird flew out of the tree and landed on Mia's arm. Mia was scared and she started to cry. + +"Don't be scared, little one," said the black bird. "I won't hurt you. Why are you so angry?" + +Mia sniffled and said, "My cat was chasing a bluebird and I wanted to touch it!" + +The black bird smiled and said, "Well, I can help you. I can take you to the bluebird. Let's go!" + +Mia smiled and hopped onto the black bird's back. They flew away and, soon enough, Mia touched the bluebird. She waved goodbye to the black bird and hugged her cat. She was very happy and the anger inside her heart was gone. +One day, Peter and John were playing together. They were having lots of fun. Peter was teasing John by pretending to steal his luggage. John was getting angry and was starting to cry. + +Peter said, "Don't worry, it's only a game." + +But John wasn't listening. He kept crying and started to run away. + +"Wait," shouted Peter. But it was too late. John had gone too far. + +Peter never saw John again. He was very sad. + +Peter went back to playing with his regular toys, but it didn't feel the same without his friend. He was sad, and the fun had gone away. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. Every day he went for a walk with his mom. One day, as they went along, Jack noticed something strange. It was a big, fancy factory. + +Jack asked his mom, "What is that?" + +"That is a factory," his mom said. + +Jack was so excited. He wanted to discover what was inside. So he made his mom take him inside. + +When they got in, Jack was amazed. There were so many fancy machines whirring and buzzing. Jack touched one of the machines and it started to wiggle. Jack was delighted! He asked his mom if he could touch some more. His mom nodded and they went to explore the factory together. + +They discovered all sorts of fun, fancy things inside the factory. Jack laughed and smiled as he explored every corner of the factory. It was one of his greatest adventures ever! +Once upon a time there were two best friends: Tommy and Katie. Tommy had a little shop in his backyard. Every day, Tommy would supply Katie with delicious treats. + +One day, when Tommy was supplying Katie with a big ice cream, she noticed a colorful tie hanging on the wall. She asked Tommy: "What's that tie for?" + +Tommy smiled and said: "That tie is for everyone who helps their friends and supplies them with delicious treats." + +Katie was a very kind little girl, so she was excited. She asked Tommy: "Can I have one too?" + +Tommy said: "Yes, if you help your friends and supply them with delicious things, you can have one too." + +Katie was so happy! From that day forward, she made sure to always help her friends and supply them with delicious treats. And as a special reward, she got a colorful tie from Tommy. + +The moral of the story is: when you help your friends and supply them with delicious treats, you are rewarded with something special. +Once there was a little chubby girl who loved to play with her toys. She was very gentle and kind, which made her parents very proud. One day, she was playing with her toys while the sky outside turned grey. The little girl went to the window and saw a huge tornado was coming. + +Her parents quickly gathered the family and said, “We have to choose! We can either stay inside and be safe or go outside and take a risk!†+ +The little girl thought for a moment and then said, “We should stay inside and be safe.†Her parents were so proud of her quick thinking. + +The family stayed inside and eventually the tornado safely passed over their house. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and think hard before you make decisions. When faced with danger, it is important to think before you choose. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Sally was playing in her backyard. She saw a fierce figure passing by. She wondered what it was and asked her mom, "Mommy, what was that figure?" + +Her mom replied, "That was a wolf, Sally. He's very fierce and he lives in the forest." + +Sally thought of a plan and said, "I can go pass him and show him I'm brave!" + +Her mom shook her head and said, "No, that would be very dangerous! Wolves can be very fierce and you would not be safe if you passed him." + +Sally was sad, but her mom gave her a hug and said, "We'll find some other way to show off your bravery." + +So, Sally and her mom thought of a plan and they decided to go on a hike and explore the forest. Sally was very brave, and she was able to explore the forest without getting hurt. She learned all about the fierce figures passing by and she was proud of herself for being so brave. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tom. Tom lived in a small village with his mom and dad. One day Tom's mom said to him, "Tom, let's go for a walk". + +Tom was so excited, he quickly put on his coat and ran outside. On their walk Tom and his mom came across a field. As they were walking across the field, Tom saw a big tractor. He started running towards the tractor and shouted, "Mom, look!" + +Tom's mom smiled and said, "Ah, looks like they are loading the dry cross". Tom looked around to see a farmer loading hay bales onto a truck. He watched the farmer work and asked his mom, "Mom, what is the farmer doing?" + +His mom replied, "He is loading dry cross. It's hay, a type of dry grass, and the farmer is loading it onto the truck so he can take it to the market." + +Tom thought this was very interesting and they continued on their walk. He was already planning his next visit back to see the farmer load more dry cross. +Two children were playing in the garden when a man arrived. He was wearing a hat and had a big smile on his face. He was so happy to see the children. + +The children were excited! They ran up to the man and asked his name. The man said it was John. The children said hello and asked him what he had brought. + +John opened his bag and showed the children some pretty flowers. The children were so happy and thanked him for the lovely gifts. + +John smiled and said it was his pleasure. He stayed for a little while and admired the beautiful garden. + +The children enjoyed playing with John and when it was time for him to leave, they said goodbye. John promised to come back soon and left with a wave and a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy who was very creative. She loved to make playful things with whatever she had. One day, when Lucy was playing in her room, she found a knot. It was so big and tied up so tight that it was really exciting! + +Lucy loved playing with knots so she looked for a way to make it fun. She started using pieces of yarn to make a colorful net around the knot. She decided to add some stars, too! + +When she was finished, Lucy was so excited. She thought the colorful knot was the most amazing thing she had ever made. She wanted to show everyone her creative knot. + +So she took it downstairs to show her mom. Her mom was surprised and amazed to see what Lucy had made. She said that she was very proud of her daughter’s creative knot. + +After that, Lucy made new exciting knots every day. She showed them to all of her friends and family. Everyone was excited about Lucy’s knots and she was always so proud of her amazing creations! +Dan and Mommy were in the kitchen. Dan saw something shiny on the table. He looked closely and he saw a fork. He looked at Mommy and asked "What's this?". She said "It's a fork." He said "What does it do?" and she said "It's used to pick up food." Dan stared at the fork. Mommy asked if he wanted to hold it and he said yes. He grabbed the fork and stared at it. Mommy smiled and said "Dan, now can you put the fork back?" He looked at the empty table and then he put the fork down. Mommy said "Good job Dan!" and he smiled back. +One day a mama otter was crossing a river with her babies. Suddenly, the mama otter noticed someone on the shore. It was a little girl, who was polite and called out to the otters. She asked if they wanted to raise her up and get to the other side of the river. The mama otter looked at the little girl and thought she could trust her. So together, they all worked to raise the mama and her babes up to the other side. + +The little girl was so kind and gentle. She spoke to the otters politely, making sure they felt safe and comfortable. The otters thanked her for her help and started to wander off, but then the little girl said, "Wait!" + +The mama otter and her babies stopped and looked back at the little girl. She said, "I want to make sure you get across the river safely. Would you like me to come and help too?" + +The mama otter hesitated for a moment, wondering whether she should accept the girl's offer. Finally, she smiled and said yes. As they made their way across the river, the mama otter began to feel a sense of foreboding. Something didn't seem right. But, it was too late to turn back now. + +When they reached the other side of the river, their fears were confirmed. It was a trap! A group of mean animals was waiting +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She liked to play with her toys. One day, she found a pan in the garden. It was rusty and old, but Jane thought it was really fun. She picked it up and went inside to play. + +When Jane's mom saw her with the pan, she said, "Jane, be careful! That pan is really old. Don't drop it!" + +Jane was very alert. She made sure to be careful not to drop the pan while she played. She made a drum out of it and pretended to march around the room, making lots of noise. + +One day, Jane decided to make something extra special with the pan. She grabbed some of her mom's baking materials from the kitchen and made delicious banana pancakes. They were so tasty that her mom was even impressed. + +Moral of the story: Be alert and use your imagination when playing! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lilly. She was three years old and loved lollipops. Every day, she spent hours playing in the garden, jumping, running and chasing the butterflies. + +One day, while Lilly was playing in the garden, she found something very unusual - a big, shiny, purple lollipop! She couldn't believe her luck, so she quickly jumped and grabbed it. But as soon as she picked it up, the lollipop suddenly got loose and started to fall. + +"Oh no!" Lilly cried. + +Just then, her mom heard her cries and ran out from the kitchen. She quickly called out, "Catch the lollipop, Lilly!" + +Lilly quickly ran and jumped. At first, she missed it, but then, at the very last second, she somehow managed to catch it! + +"Yay!" Lilly shouted. + +Lilly and her mom smiled at each other. Lilly hugged the lollipop and said, "It's okay, lollipop. I won't let you fall again." + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there were two children: Jane and Alex. Jane had a loyal dog named Jack. One day, they went to the park together. +They ran around, laughed, and played. + +Jane noticed that Jack was laying in a hole that he had dug. She asked him what he was doing. Jack replied, "I'm looking for a tool." + +Jane and Alex stopped playing and looked around the park. They searched under rocks and inside of trees until they eventually found a tool. + +Jack was delighted and thanked them for the tool. Jane said, "You're welcome, Jack. You're our loyal friend after all!" + +The three of them ran around and played in the park for the rest of the day and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack who was three years old and very excited. He was waiting for his mom to bring home a special surprise. + +When his mom came back she showed him something. It was a big rug and it was light in color. + +"Oh, wow!" exclaimed Jack. He couldn't wait to play with it. + +"Let's rush to the living room so you can play with it," said his mom. + +Jack was so excited, he couldn't wait to try it. So, they rushed to the living room. He quickly ran and jumped on the light rug. He felt like he was flying and he laughed. + +Jack and his mom had a lot of fun playing on that rug. And they lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a huge vehicle. It drove around town, going wherever it liked. One day, it came across a little girl playing in her garden. She was smiling and having lots of fun. + +Just then, the vehicle began to move closer and closer to the little girl. It opened its big mouth and tried to bite her! The little girl screamed and ran away. + +The little girl was very brave. She didn't give up. She thought of a plan to stop the huge vehicle. She quickly grabbed a big stick and waved it in the air. The vehicle didn't like the stick and drove away. + +The little girl was safe again. She felt proud of herself, knowing she had stopped the huge vehicle all by herself. From then on, she knew she could always protect herself. +One day, a little girl named Mandy went to the grocery store. She was very excited! But then, when she got there, the door was shut. Mandy was very sad. She knocked on the door and shouted for someone to let her in, but no one answered. Mandy was very stubborn, and she refused to simply leave. She kept knocking and knocking for a very long time, until finally, the store manager opened the door. Mandy was very happy! She went inside the store and had a great time looking at all the food and other things. The manager was so impressed by Mandy's stubbornness that he gave her a sweet treat to take home. Mandy was so excited! She thanked the manager and then said goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a family who lived in a small house. Every day, the mom would feed her family homemade meals. Everyone loved her cooking and had fun together eating. + +One day, the family received a very special gift in the post. It was a bright and colorful bird in a cage! They were so excited and gave it a name. + +The family carefully fed the bird every morning. But the bird was still kind of restless - it often hopped around the cage and sang. + +One day, the bird hopped out of the cage and flew around the room. Mom said, "Sweetie, don't worry, we'll get you back in the cage!" +But the bird kept chirping and flying around. + +Finally, the family opened the door and the bird flew out. They all watched as it flew away into the sky. They all waved goodbye and soon the bird was out of sight. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers, Jack and Joe. Jack was clumsy and often made messy. Joe was very neat and tidy. + +Both brothers helped Mama make a special dinner that night. Mama asked Joe to stir the sauce and Jack to cut the vegetables. Joe stirred carefully and kept the sauce nice and smooth. But Jack was so clumsy that he chopped the vegetables in a very messy way. + +Mama saw the mess and felt very sad. She said, "If you work together, instead of alone, you can make meals much better. Together, your clumsiness and neatness can unite to make a wonderful sauce!" + +From that day on, Joe and Jack worked together in the kitchen. They united their skills to make a delicious sauce full of flavour. Soon, their sauce was the talk of the town! + +The moral of the story is that when you work together, you can do much more than when you work alone. Working together makes tasks easier and more pleasant. So remember, even if you are clumsy or neat, when you unite with others, you can do amazing things! +Once there was a little girl named Kate. She was three years old and very curious. She loved playing with her friends and drawing pictures. + +One day, Kate went to the park with her Mommy and Daddy. She was excited to swing on the swing. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from the sky. It was a big, shiny jet! + +Kate was so excited that she wanted to touch the jet. She asked her Mommy and Daddy but they said no. + +"No, Kate, you can't cut the jet," said Mommy. "Jets are very popular, so we can't just go cutting them!" + +Kate was disappointed. She wanted to touch the jet so badly! Then she had an idea. She asked her Mommy and Daddy if they would let her draw the jet instead. + +Mommy and Daddy said yes, and Kate happily started drawing. She proudly showed them her jet-shaped drawing. Mommy and Daddy were so proud of her! +Once upon a time, two friends named Mia and Ella were in the park. Ella saw a big, yellow vegetable on the ground. She asked Mia, "What is this?" Mia said it was a carrot. Ella asked Mia, "What do we do with it?" Mia smiled and said, "Let's send it to my aunt!" Mia and Ella were happy and carried the carrot to Mia's aunt's house. + +When they arrived, Mia's aunt was very surprised to see the big, yellow carrot. She thanked them for the special gift and cooked it for dinner. After dinner, Mia's aunt told them a story about how it's important to share with others. + +Mia and Ella went home feeling proud of themselves. They had learned that it's kind to send nice things to others and that being generous can make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier who was captured in enemy territory. He was determined to find a way to escape, but the walls around him were too high to climb and the gates too strong to break. + +One day, the soldier heard from a clear voice coming from the other side of the wall. + +"I've been watching you," said the voice. "I know a way you can get out!" + +The soldier was surprised. "Who's there?" he asked. + +"I'm a child," said the voice, "and I know the secret escape route that'll help you get out the back." + +The soldier thanked the child and followed the child's advice. He sneaked through the back roads and was soon out in the open again. + +He waved goodbye to the child, and made his way home. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She was only three years old and very honest. One day, she was in her bedroom and saw a page on the floor. She knew she should act fast, so she picked up the page. When she gave it to her mum, her mum said she was very honest. She was happy to have acted quickly and her mum was proud of her. + +The next day, Lucy saw a page again while she was out at the park. As she was an honest girl, she knew she must act quickly! So, she picked it up, looked around to find the owner and finally returned it. Her mum was very proud of her for being so honest and for acting fast. + +From then on, Lucy made sure to always act quickly when she saw something important and to always be honest. Before long, everyone in town knew what an honest little girl Lucy was. + +At the end of the day, Lucy felt good that she had always acted quickly and honestly. And everyone in town knew it because she was an honest girl. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. She was a very pretty girl and she liked to explore her city. + +One day while exploring, Lucy stopped at a restaurant. She looked at the menu and said to the waiter, "I want steak please!" + +The waiter smiled and said, "Yes, of course. We have very nice steaks. Would you like one?" + +Lucy was so excited. She clapped her hands and said, "Yes, I want a pretty steak!" + +The waiter chuckled and said, "Of course. We have a very pretty steak for you." So he brought Lucy a nice and juicy steak. + +Lucy was so happy. She ate her steak and said, "It was so yummy!" +Once there was a small cart. It was pink and had four wheels. The cart was in a big room with lots of things. + +One day, a child came into the room with the cart. The child was small like the cart. They wanted to make the cart even smaller. + +So the child started to fold the cart. They folded the sides in and the handles down. Soon, the small cart was even smaller! + +The child put the cart in the corner of the room. It was so small that it was barely seen. The child was happy with their work. + +The small cart stayed there, in the corner of the room. It was never used, but it was still there. The small cart and the child were happy. +Once upon a time there was a sad little girl. She was very worried because she had done something bad. She had broken her mother’s favorite rose. + +She knew she made a mistake and felt so much regret. She wasn’t sure how to make it better. + +So she went to her mother to ask for help. She told her mother what she had done and was so sorry. + +Her mother gave her a big hug and said it was ok. She said she was proud of her for telling the truth. + +The little girl felt much better. She learned that it is ok to make mistakes and that it was important to apologize when she was sorry. + +From then on, she was careful with the things she did. She made sure to never regret anything again. +Once there was a bull named John. He was very bossy and always wanted to be in charge. One day, John went to the farmer's field and saw lots of sacks of hay. He wanted to play with them, so he stopped to investigate. But when he started pushing the sacks around, he got a surprise. Inside one of the sacks was a big cat! The cat wasn't happy and started to meow loudly. John was scared and jumped away. The farmer heard the noise and hurried to the field. He was angry at John for messing with the sacks and chased him away. John ran away fast, but he was never able to go back to the field again. +Once there was a king who lived in a grand castle and he was very happy. Every day he liked to play in the royal gardens and listen to the birds singing and see the flowers blooming. + +One day, while the king was playing, he heard someone crying. He quickly ran over to the sound and saw a very troubled little girl. She said to the king, “My Mommy and Daddy are in an argument and I’m very scared. Can you help me?†+ +The king, with a kind heart, said, “Of course! I’ll find a way to make your Mommy and Daddy happy again.†So the king set off to find the girl’s parents. + +He searched and searched, but he couldn’t find them. He was starting to get tired and frustrated when he suddenly heard a loud scream and saw a dark cloud moving over the castle. + +Suddenly the ground shook beneath his feet and the sky suddenly filled with a deep, dark thunder. The king looked up and saw an evil wizard hovering over the castle. The wizard said, “You will never be able to make the girl’s parents happy again, so your reign as king is over!†+ +The king was so troubled and scared he had to flee the castle. The girl never saw the king again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah who loved to write. She had a special pencil and wrote stories every day. + +One day she went to the market with her mom where she saw a vendor selling lots of cool things. She really wanted one of the little notebooks the vendor was selling so she asked her mom if she could buy one. + +Moms said, "I'm sorry Sarah, but I don't think I can buy you one today." + +Sarah was sad, but then the vendor said, "I'll give you this notebook for free. You seem like a very smart girl. I'm sure you'll write beautiful stories in it." + +Sarah was very excited and thanked the vendor. She ran back home and told her mom about the generous vendor. + +From that day on, Sarah wrote wonderful stories in her notebook. Every time she looked at it, she thought of the kind vendor that had made her day. + +The End. +It was a beautiful day for the parade. All the children were excited and ran to the street to watch the colorful float pass by. + +"I want to join the parade!" cried little Jack. + +"No, you can't Jack, you are too small," replied his dad. + +Jack pouted and looked so sad that his friend Sam felt sorry for him. + +"I know what we can do!" Sam said. + +Together they found a couple of sticks and some colorful paper. They made the most beautiful flags they could and waved them in the air. + +Jack was so proud that he forgot all about the parade. He wasn't jealous anymore because he had his own flags. Everyone admired their flags and clapped when they saw them. The two boys were very happy that they had found the perfect way to part of the parade! +Once there was a little girl named June who liked to jump all over the place. One day she went out with her mom to the store. June was very excited when she saw the radish. She begged her mom to buy it for her. + +"Mommy, please buy it for me! I really want the radish," June said. + +"That's too expensive for a radish. We will get something else," her mom replied. + +June saw a big puddle and had an idea. She asked her mom, "Can I jump in the puddle? Please, please, please!" + +"Yes, you can jump in the puddle. But be careful. Don't get too wet," said her mom. + +June took a deep breath and jumped straight into the middle of the puddle. With a big splash, June laughed and laughed. Her mom smiled and said, "That was a big jump!" + +June had a great time jumping in the puddle and she forgot all about the expensive radish. +Tom was a very busy bee. Every morning he liked to make a big salad. He cut up some tomatoes, some cucumber and some onions. He liked to finish it off with some nice gooey cheese. + +Tom's friend, Jane, came to visit. "Can I help you make the salad?" she asked. "Sure!" said Tom. + +So, Jane decided to help Tom make the salad. She cut up some tomatoes, some cucumbers and some onions too. Then they finished it off with some lovely gooey cheese. + +Tom and Jane looked at the salad and both smiled. "It looks yummy!" said Jane. Tom just nodded. They both laughed and enjoyed the salad together. + +"You are a very busy bee, Tom" said Jane. "Yes, I sure am," Tom replied. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Mabel. She was always feeling lucky, and believed that something wonderful could happen to her. + +One day, Mabel went out to play in the park. As she hung from the monkey bars, she suddenly heard a loud noise. Everyone around her stopped to listen. It was silence. No one moved. + +Mabel was so scared. She called out, "Is anyone there?" But no one answered. All she could hear was the silence. + +Suddenly, a figure appeared. It was a tall man in a hood. Mabel's heart stopped. She knew that he meant trouble. + +The man came closer and closer. He said menacingly, "You don't look so lucky now." And then he grabbed Mabel and took her away. + +Mabel was never seen again. No one knows what happened to her, but everyone knew that the hooded man was to blame. From then on, they were always aware of the silence, because they knew that someone else might fall victim to this menacing figure. +Once there was a big family and their house was very big too. They had a puppy, a cat, a goldfish and lots of toys. Every morning the family laughed and played together. + +One day, the family heard a loud siren sound. They knew it was an emergency. The parents were worried and quickly put on their shoes. + +"What's happening?" asked the little girl. + +"We must go," said the parents. + +The family quickly left the house and went to the big street. They saw a big truck with lots of lights. Suddenly, the family laughed and smiled. + +"It's just the ice cream truck!" + +The family ran to it and bought some yummy ice cream. Then they laughed and smiled until it was time to go back home. +Once upon a time, there was a seal. She was loyal and kind, but she had a very big problem. No matter what she tried, she couldn't find a way to solve it. + +One day she met a lovely young boy. She told him about her problem and he said he would help. With his help, she was able to solve her problem. + +The seal was so happy. She wanted to thank the boy. So she gave him a seal-shaped gift. Inside was a piece of parchment with the words, "Friendship is forever". + +The boy and the seal have been best friends ever since. They have shared lots of adventures and have solved lots of problems together. They are loyal friends and they will always be there for each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear walking through the forest. He had been travelling all day and was feeling very tired. + +Suddenly he came across a big, smoky fire! He was scared and tried to wipe the smoke away, but it was too difficult. + +The little bear kept walking and soon found an old man sitting next to the same fire. + +The little bear said to the old man “Why don’t you wipe away the smoke?†+ +The old man replied, “My child, some things are not as easy to wipe away as smoke. Don’t be afraid, just think before you act and you will be alright.†+ +The little bear smiled, thanked the old man and ran off happily. He realised that he must think before taking action and that some things can be more difficult than wiping away smoke. +Once there was a man who wanted to be friendly to everyone. He wanted to talk to people, but he couldn't speak the same language. So he decided to learn a new language. He blinked his eyes and it seemed so easy to understand. + +He started talking to people and was soon very reliable. Everyone was surprised how quickly he was learning the language. But then one day it all changed. + +He started to blink too much. His eyes kept blinking even when he wasn't trying to learn the language. Soon he couldn't talk to anyone anymore. He was so sad. + +The reliable man had lost the language he was learning. He would never be able to talk to anyone again. He was so sad. He wanted to be friendly, but he just couldn't do it. +Once upon a time there was a gentle dolphin. He loved to explore the sea and admire the beauty of the underwater world. One day, he saw a pole sticking out from the sea. He swam up to it and saw a little boy at the top. + +The dolphin asked, "What are you doing?" + +The boy replied, "Fishing. I'm here every day to appreciate the beauty of the underwater world and admire the many types of fish." + +The dolphin and the boy became fast friends and the dolphin taught the boy many things about the sea. They laughed and talked for hours and the boy thanked the dolphin before he had to go home. + +From then on, the dolphin would come back to the pole every day and admire the beauty of the sea with his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little yellow bird called Summer. She was flying around the ocean, looking for new friends. Suddenly, she spotted a dolphin and flew down to meet him. + +The dolphin said, “Hello, little bird! What’s your name?†+ +Summer replied, “My name is Summer. It’s nice to meet you!†+ +The dolphin asked, “Would you like to play with me?†+ +Summer smiled and nodded. She said, “Yes. I would love to play with you!†+ +The dolphin and Summer swam around and played hide and seek together. Summer had so much fun and before she knew it, it was time to go. + +The dolphin said, “Bye bye, small yellow bird!†+ +Summer waved and said, “Goodbye dolphin! I had a lot of fun today. I hope we meet again!†+ +And with that, Summer flew away. +One sunny day, a little boy named Max was walking in a park. He saw an umbrella lying on the ground. Max looked up to the sky and saw it was a very clear day. He thought to himself, "why did someone put an umbrella here?" + +So, he decided to pick it up and take it home. When he picked it up, he sneezed because the umbrella was really spicy. He couldn't believe how spicy it was! + +Max started to walk back home, still holding the umbrella. He saw his mom in the street and he showed her the umbrella. "Hey Mom, look what I found!" he said. + +His mom replied,"That's nice Max, but why is it so spicy?" + +Max thought for a moment. Then he said, "I guess someone might have put spicy powder on it so that it wouldn't get lost." + +His mom smiled and said, "That's very clever of you, Max." +Once there was a famous pan. The pan was green and round and was used by many people. Everyone wanted to have the famous pan. + +One day, a little boy named Bobby asked his mom to get the famous pan. "Mommy, can I have the famous pan, please?" asked Bobby. His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can have the famous pan." + +Bobby was so happy! He ran to the kitchen and the famous pan was there. He ran his fingers along the edge of the pan, and then he put it on the stove. He wanted to make something yummy. + +Bobby got out some eggs, butter and flour. He also included some salt and sugar to make it special. He poured it all in the pan, and after a few minutes, he had a delicious pan of pancakes. + +Everyone loved Bobby's pancakes. They were amazing and Bobby soon became famous among his friends and family. He was now known as the "Famous Pancake Maker". +Jack was a little boy who liked to go very fast. He loved to race with his friends, and he was a very fast runner. Today, he was wearing his red jacket. It was a brilliant jacket and it made him feel special. + +Jack noticed that the other kids in his class had also all put on their jackets and they were running around in a big circle. He wanted to race with them too, so he ran as fast as he could and joined the race. + +"Come on, Jack!" shouted one of the other kids. "Here we go!" + +Jack took a deep breath and then he started running as fast as he could. He was having so much fun as everybody ran around in a big circle. + +Suddenly, Jack noticed that Tommy was ahead of him. Tommy had passed him! "I can go faster!" thought Jack. He pushed himself and soon he was in the lead. + +At the end of the race, it was Jack who crossed the finish line first. Everyone cheered and clapped. Jack felt so proud. He couldn't believe he had won the race. "You're brilliant, Jack!" everyone said. Jack smiled and said, "Thank you!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mia. She was 3 years old and she loved exploring. Every day after breakfast she went out to play in her backyard. + +One morning, Mia went out to explore and saw something strange - the ice-cream had disappeared! She ran inside to tell her mum. + +Mia: "Mum! The ice-cream has gone!" + +Mum: "It must have disappeared. Do you know what that means?" + +Mia: "No, what?" + +Mum: "It means that the ice-cream is not available anymore. So we can't taste it." + +Mia looked disappointed, but brightened up when her mum said, "Don't worry Mia, we can always buy more". + +Mia: "Ok, let's go!" + +So off they went to buy some more ice-cream. Thankfully, this time it was still available - and it tasted delicious! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old, and very curious about the world. Every day, her mom would invite her to come with her to the shower. + +"Lucy, it's time to take a shower!" said her mom. + +But Lucy would always say no. + +"No way!", she said. + +Her mom explained, "It's important to stay fit and stay clean. Come and join me!" + +But Lucy refused to listen. + +One day, Lucy was outside playing in the rain. To her surprise, the rain was very cold! + +Suddenly, Lucy started to sneeze and eventually got a terrible cold. She became ill and had to stay inside for days. + +When she finally returned to good health, Lucy realized that it was important to take a shower and stay fit. + +From then on, she returned with her mom to the shower each and every day. + +The moral of the story is: it's important to stay fit and clean, and taking a shower is a big part of that! +Once upon a time there was a bird. This bird wanted to show the other birds how cool and special it was, so it decided to display a beautiful show. It flew high into the sky and headed towards an oasis. + +When the bird arrived, the oasis looked even better than before. The bird was so proud of its achievement - it was sure to impress the other birds. + +But just as the bird was about to show off, a fox appeared. The fox was not happy that the bird was near its oasis and it wanted to scare it away. The fox pointed its teeth and growled, frightening the poor bird. + +The bird flew away quickly and sadly, trying to get away from the fox. It's cool show was over and the other birds were never able to see it. +Once upon a time there was a naughty princess. She aways sassed her parents and wouldn't do as she was told. + +One day her father said to her, "Why don't you be a better princess, why don't you be nicer?" + +The naughty princess crossed her arms and said, "No! I don't want to be nice." + +Her father got very mad and said, "If you won't be nice then I won't give you any presents." + +The naughty princess thought about it for a moment and then said, "Okay, I'll try to be better, I promise." + +Her father nodded his head and said, "Alright then, if you are good, I'll give you a special present." + +The naughty princess smiled and started being nicer right away. She was so happy when she got the special present from her father. It was a beautiful crown, and she wore it proudly every day. +Once upon a time there was a princess who had a very messy room. Every day she would enter her room, and it was never neat. Her mom was always asking her to make her room cleaner but the princess never listened. + +One day the princess walked into her room and the mess had gotten worse. She couldn't believe her eyes. + +Surrounded by all the clutter, the princess started to cry. As the tears rolled down her cheeks, her mom entered. She said, "What's wrong sweetie?" + +The princess told her mom, "It's too messy. I can't start cleaning it." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's ok sweetie, I will help you. We can start together." + +So they rolled up their sleeves and started to clean up the mess, piece by piece. After a while all the mess was gone. The princess' room was tidy. + +The princess smiled and said, "Thanks mom, I can never do this alone." Her mom kissed her on the forehead and said, "Anything for my princess". +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jasmine. She lived in an ancient forest with her mommy. + +Jasmine loved playing in the forest. She would run around, explore and listen to the birds singing. One day, as Jasmine was walking through the forest, she heard a loud voice. + +"Listen to me", it said. Jasmine stopped and held her breath. She was scared. + +The voice said, "I have a question for you!" Jasmine was confused. + +"What is your question?", she asked. + +"If you want to stay in this forest, you must answer it correctly!", said the voice. Jasmine was very scared, but she bravely asked the question. + +"Where did I come from?", asked the voice. Jasmine answered "From the stars, of course!". + +The voice was pleased with the answer and told her she could stay in the forest. Jasmine was relieved and ran back home to tell her mommy all about the ancient voice in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who loved to swing in the park. He visited the park almost every day, and always enjoyed the cool breeze in his hair. + +One day, he decided to share the fun of swinging with his friend, a little boy called Peter. Peter had bright eyes and was always full of energy. + +The bald man and Peter had a lot of fun swinging together, but eventually they got thirsty. So the bald man said to Peter, "Let's get some juice!" + +Peter was so excited he couldn't contain himself. So the bald man took him to the juice stand and bought him a big cup of delicious orange juice. Peter drank it all. + +When the juice was finished, Peter said with a smile, "That was yummy!" Then it was time for the two of them to go home, but the bald man and Peter were sure to return the park soon to go swinging again. +Once upon a time, there were three friends: John, Mary and Alex. They wanted to play. John had a rich mask that he wanted to share. + +"Let's all wear the mask and pretend to be someone else," John said. + +Alex was hesitant. She wanted to play with the mask, but she wasn't sure if she wanted to wear it. + +"I'm scared," said Alex. + +Mary tried to help. "It's OK, Alex. It's just for fun. I'm sure it won't hurt!" + +Alex thought about it, and finally decided to put the mask on. The three friends were now all wearing the rich mask. They started to play and pretend they were someone else. + +But then, John started to take the game too far. He started to call Alex names and said he was better than her. + +Mary stepped in. "Hey! We're just playing. No one is better than anyone else." + +John felt embarrassed and realized he had been wrong. He apologized to Alex and they all decided to take off the masks and just play together. + +The end. +The sun shone brightly in the sky. Emma woke up feeling alert, ready to begin her morning. She had a surprise that day. She was allowed to decorate a special side of the house. She knew she had to be creative. + +Outside, Emma gathered all the supplies that she would need. She spent hours selecting just the right colors, paint and decorations. + +Finally, the time came and she began to decorate. Up she went, painting excitedly as the walls began to change. + +The morning seemed to pass quickly and, before she realized it, the sun was starting to set. With the final touches complete, she stepped back and looked at what she had created. She was so proud. Her side was now decorated perfectly! +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Joe who loved to play. One day, he was playing with his toys, when his mom said, "Time to load your tutor! Let's go." Joe groaned, as he was having too much fun. + +Joe's mom was very careful and didn't want Joe to be careless. But Joe was excited and started running to the car. Unfortunately, he tripped and almost dropped his toys. + +His mom was very worried. She said, "Joe, you must be careful. Now, let's be sure you load your tutor properly.†Joe listened carefully and loaded his tutor without any mistake. + +His mom smiled and said, "Good job! Now you know how to load your tutor safely so it doesn't get damaged.†Joe felt proud that his mom was happy with him and said, "I'll always be careful when I load my tutor!" His mom laughed and took him home. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was walking in the park when she saw a spider. She asked it, "Where are you going?" + +The spider answered, "I am looking for food." + +The old lady said, "There is some food over there." She pointed to a nearby tree. + +The spider was so happy! It said, "Thank you!" The spider started walking to the tree. + +The old lady noticed that the spider was walking very slowly. She asked, "Why are you walking so slowly?" + +The spider answered, "I am sorry. I am very small and my legs are very short." + +The old lady felt sorry for the spider. She said, "That's OK. I hope you find some food soon." + +The spider said, "Thank you!" and continued walking toward the tree. The old lady smiled, waved goodbye and continued walking. +Mommy and Sally were playing in the park together. Mommy said why don't you try diving into the grass like a soldier? Sally got excited and said that she could do it. + +Sally ran over to the grass and ducked her head down. She was charming as she looked like a real soldier ready for action. She closed her eyes and took a big deep breath, then she dived into the grass! + +Mommy said, "Sally, you did it! What does it feel like?" + +Sally giggled and said, "It feels so fun, Mommy! Can I do it again?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "of course! But this time, you have to be careful not to hurt yourself." + +Sally was excited and ran off to dive in the grass again. She had so much fun diving into the grass like a soldier and she kept doing it until it was time to go home. +One day, two friends Jack and Kaitlyn were walking in the park. Suddenly, Kaitlyn noticed a tree branch that had fallen onto the ground. She got an idea and said, "Jack, let's pull the branch off the ground." + +Jack felt a bit nervous because he knew that he wasn't supposed to. "We can't do that, Kaitlyn," he said. "It's against the law." + +Kaitlyn looked around and saw that no one was around. She said, "Come on, Jack. We have to be fast. We have time before anyone notices." + +So Jack and Kaitlyn quickly pulled the branch off the ground together. After they were done, Kaitlyn said excitedly, "We did it!" But then, Jack noticed that two police officers were coming. He became very nervous and said, "Quick, let's run!" + +So the two friends quickly ran out of the park. They were very lucky they had gotten away. From then on, they both made sure to follow the law! +Once upon a time, a little kiddy named Leo lived with his family in a big, old house. One day, Leo was feeling brave and decided to try and clean his room all by himself. + +As he was busy tidying up, Leo suddenly heard a noise coming from underneath the bed. 'Who's there?' he yelled. A small green monster popped out from underneath the bed. 'Hello little one!', said the monster. Leo was so scared that he almost fell backwards! + +The monster was very small and friendly, and he told Leo that he was his new house-cleaning helper. 'A dependable monster like me will never make a mess', said the monster. Leo smiled, and said 'Then let's start cleaning'. + +So the two of them worked together to tidy up the room. When they were finished, Leo couldn't believe how clean it was! Leo thanked the monster for helping him, and from that day on, they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a three-year-old little girl named Susie. She wanted to learn a lot of new things, so she decided to go and search for a tutor. Everywhere she looked she found impressive tutors. + +Susie wandered around until she found the perfect tutor. Her name was Mrs. Smith. When Mrs. Smith saw Susie, she was amazed by her enthusiasm to learn. + +Mrs. Smith said to Susie, "I think you will be a great student. It is wonderful that you searched for a tutor to help you learn!" + +Susie was so happy she had found the perfect tutor for her. She smiled and said to Mrs. Smith, "Yes, I'm very excited to start learning!" + +From then on, Susie and Mrs. Smith had many exciting learning lessons and Susie became very smart and impressive. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - a girl and a boy. They were playing outside and the girl had a little rubber ball. + +The girl said to the boy, "Let's play with my rubber ball. Watch me bounce it." And with that, she bounced the ball on the ground. + +The ball bounced high in the air and over the fence. It rolled away into an elderly couple's garden. + +The girl and the boy turned to each other and said, "Oh no, let's go and get the ball back!" + +When they got to the garden, they saw the elderly couple sitting there eating some food. + +The girl said to the couple, "We're so sorry. Please, can I have my ball back?" + +The generous couple said, "Of course, but only if you share some of our food." + +The girl and the boy shared the food with the elderly couple and thanked them for being so kind. Then, they said goodbye and bounced away with the ball! They had a happy ending to their adventure! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were both curious and playful, and enjoyed exploring the world around them. + +One day, Jack and Jill saw a trunk near a lake. It was big and strong, and they wanted to peek inside. Jack decided to zip open the trunk with his fingers. When he did, he saw that it was filled with water! The trunk was wet! + +The two friends were scared. They didn't know what to do. + +"We should put the water back in the lake," Jill suggested. + +But Jack wasn't sure. "Maybe we can keep it," he said. + +Jill was sad. She began to cry and said, "No, Jack! We can't keep it. This isn't our trunk. We should put the water back the way it was." + +In the end, Jack agreed with Jill. They found a bucket and worked together to return the water to the lake. + +The moral of the story is that it isn't nice to take something that doesn't belong to us. Even if something looks fun or interesting, we should be respectful and not take it. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree. At the top of the tree lived a family of squirrels. They were very happy and enjoyed the view from their tree house. + +One day, one of the squirrels, Fred, decided to go for a walk around the tree. He was slipping and sliding down the trunk as he went. Suddenly, he heard a noise. He stopped and looked around. What he saw was an escape tunnel. + +It was open and Fred could see light coming out at the end. Fred was so curious, he decided to go inside and see where it would take him. He quickly slipped inside and started to explore. After a while, he came across a clearing with a giant slide. + +He was so excited he shouted, "Oh boy! I'm gonna slide down this tall slide all the way down to the bottom!" + +Fred quickly slipped onto the slide and he was gone. The other squirrels looked out from the tree house, wondering what had happened to Fred. But every so often, they'd hear giggles coming from the bottom of the tree. They knew Fred had found his beloved escape. +Once upon a time there was a small, furry creature called Fridu. Every morning Fridu woke up and he really hated the morning. He would groan and frown whenever the sun rose in the sky. One day, Fridu's friend called out to him, "Good morning Fridu! Why don't you like mornings?" Fridu replied, "Mornings are so bright and noisy. I want to go back to bed." + +His friend could see how unhappy Fridu was and decided to teach him something new. "If you don't like mornings, let's go on an adventure before the sun gets too hot," said his friend. + +Fridu was excited! He grabbed his furry tail and ran along with his friend. They ran through the forest, slid down a hill, and waded through a creek. Finally, when the sun had gone down, Fridu smiled. He realized that mornings weren't so bad after all. +Once upon a time, there was a square. It was big and made of stone. The square was troubled. It wanted to be something better. So, it decided to make a plan. + +One morning, the square set off to find a way to become complete. It rolled around, looking for something that it could use. But it couldn't find anything. + +Then, something wonderful happened. An angel came down from the sky and said, "I can help you become complete,". The angel gave the square a bright, shiny light. It shined so brightly, that it made the square happy. + +Now, the square is complete. The angel said, "You have made something beautiful. Congratulations!". The square smiled and thanked the angel. From then on, the square looks strong and proud. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and dad who had a 3 year old daughter named Jane. +Jane loved to play outside and explore nature. Dad wanted to teach Jane something new each day. +So, one day he took her to the park and showed her some math problems. + +Jane was very excited and said, “Oh, look! Math! I love math!†+ +Dad said, “That’s right, Jane. Math is not only fun, it’s also good for you. It will help you think better and become more knowledgeable.†+ +Jane was curious and wanted to learn more. Dad gave her a delicious cookie and said, “Your brain needs to be fed. Feed it with math and knowledge and you will be smarter and wiser.†+ +Jane was happy to learn a new lesson and enjoyed her delicious cookie. The moral of the story is that when you feed your brain with knowledge, it will become smarter and wiser. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny who was very hungry. She hopped around her garden looking for something to eat, but nothing seemed to be around. Just as she was about to give up, she spotted a big vine covered with juicy, ripe grapes. + +The bunny smiled and said, "oh, I am so hungry! I know exactly what I'm going to do!" She then carefully hopped up to the vine and settled down on it. She started to nibble away at the grapes and soon she was full and satisfied. + +After she finished eating, the bunny said, "yum, that was a delicious snack! I'm so glad I settled down on this vine!". She hopped away happy and content, and the vine kept growing lush and juicy grapes all summer long. +Once upon a time, Jimmy was spinning around in circles on the ice rink. He was twirling so fast that sparks flew from his skates! He felt brave and strong. Suddenly, it began to snow and the ice grew slippery. Jimmy was nervous, so he went to sit down. + +A little girl walked up to him and said, "Hi! I’m Nora. Would you like to spin together?" Jimmy was too scared to try again, so he shook his head and said, "No, I don’t want to.†+ +Nora smiled and said, “That’s ok. I’ll tell you a secret. When I get too nervous, I pretend that I’m flying like a bird! Then I don’t feel scared anymore.†+ +Jimmy thought it was a good idea, so he closed his eyes and imagined that he was a big, brave eagle flying high in the sky. Suddenly, he wasn’t afraid anymore. He opened his eyes and said to Nora, “Let’s go for a spin!†+ +Nora laughed and said, “Let’s do it!â€. So Jimmy and Nora spun around the ice rink until the sun went down. + +Jimmy discovered that the best way to be brave is sometimes to just lie and pretend. +Jane and her best friend Max were looking up at the night sky. + +Jane said to Max, "The moon is so big and bright!" + +Max replied, "It sure is! I can always count on the moon to shine for us." + +They both laughed and lay in the grass, staring up at the stars until the sky turned dark. + +Max said, “The moon is so reliable. It’s always there, always full of light.†+ +Jane smiled, “Yes, it’s our best friend in the night sky! Let’s make a wish on it!†+ +They both looked up at the moon, closed their eyes and made a wish. Then they grinned and hugged each other. + +Max said, “I bet our wishes will come true!†+ +They both laughed and ran off to explore the night sky. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Yaya. She loved to dance. + +One day, Yaya heard a beautiful music coming from outside. She ran out to find out where it was coming from. + +When she reached the garden, she saw two birds dancing to the music. One bird was hopping and flapping it's wings, and the other bird was tap-dancing on the ground. Yaya couldn't believe her eyes, and she began to clap. + +The two birds looked up, and smiled at Yaya. "Would you like to join us in our dance?", asked one of the birds. + +Yaya felt so excited, and nodded her head. She began to twirl and spin, flapping her arms and legs gracefully. The birds watched as Yaya danced, and they began to follow her rhythm. + +The three of them moved smoothly and rhythmically to the music. They kept going until Yaya paused and took a bow. + +The birds applauded and flew away. Yaya smiled and ran back into her house, happy that she had such a good time dancing with the birds. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave little boy. His name was Max. Every morning, Max's mom would load his lunch box for school. Today, she loaded sandwiches and fruit for his meal. + +Max put on his backpack and grabbed his lunch box. He said goodbye to his mom and headed to school. + +On his way to school, he heard a noise in the bushes. His ears perked up and he looked around alertly. Suddenly, a little black cat jumped out from the bushes! Max smiled and decided to take the cat to school with him. + +He loaded the cat into his backpack and continued on his way. Everyone was so happy to see the cat. It was the perfect surprise for Max's classmates. + +Max and his new friend had a great day at school and shared his lunch with everyone. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved playing with marbles. + +One day, her oldest and most reliable marble suddenly went missing. She started to worry and searched all over for it, but it was nowhere to be seen. + +Just then, Sarah heard a faint voice coming from the corner of the room. It said, "I have your marble!". In the corner, she saw a small mouse holding the marble between its paws. + +Sarah said to the mouse, "Please, can I have my marble back?" The mouse replied, "I'll give you your marble back, but first you must do something for me. I've been suffering with a sore paw and I need to be healed." + +Sarah was determined and asked the mouse, "What can I do?". The mouse answered, "Bring me some ointment and I'll give your marble back". + +So that's what Sarah did. She brought the ointment to the mouse and it applied the ointment onto its sore paw. After it was healed, the mouse gave Sarah her marble back. + +Sarah was so happy as she hugged her reliable marble, and never let it out of her sight again. +Mia was so excited; she had been waiting for today for a long time. Her grandfather was taking her for a ride in his van. Mia hopped in and looked around, it was big and shiny but most importantly, it smelled like something yummy was cooking in the back. Grandpa said they had a special treat today, he said they were going to the lake and he had something special planned. With excitement in her voice Mia asked, “What are we doing at the lake, Grandpa?†+Grandpa just smiled and said they would be there soon, so Mia watched the world go by from the window. When they arrived at the lake, Mia was delighted, but then she saw the towel and swimsuit her grandfather had brought. She knew exactly what was about to happen; it was time for a special picnic lunch. Grandpa spread out a blanket and set out a yummy lunch for them. But that was not all, Grandpa said, “Let’s go for a swim together, it’s not too deep and the water is nice and warm.†Mia changed into her swimsuit, and could not wait to soak and play in the water. +They spent the rest of the day swimming and picnicking in the warm sunshine, and Mia had the best day with her Grandpa. +It was a day she would never forget! +Once upon a time, there was a zebra who lived in the wild. He was very polite and always said "please" and "thank you" when asking for anything from his friends. + +One day he wanted some bananas, so he asked a monkey who was sitting next to him, "Excuse me, could you please give me some bananas?" + +The monkey said, "Yes, but keep them safe and remember to thank me". + +The zebra thanked the monkey and kept the bananas safe in his pocket. + +Every day he kept the bananas safe and thanked the monkey for giving them to him. + +The moral of the story is: always be polite, keep things safe and remember to say thank you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to have fun and explore the world outside. Every day she would go for a walk in her neighborhood. + +One day, Lucy wanted to show her best friend something funny. She ran to him and said, "Come quickly! I want to show you something funny!" Her friend followed her, not knowing what she was up to. + +When they reached the park, Lucy showed her friend a swing. She said, "Look! I found this swing. Let's try it!" They both got on the swing and began to enjoy themselves. They laughed and smiled as they swung higher and higher. + +Just then, something funny happened. Lucy's friend got stuck in the swing! He shouted to Lucy, "Help me, Lucy! I'm stuck!" + +Lucy laughed at her friend and said, "Don't worry. I'm going to help you down. You're lucky I saw you - I was going to enjoy the swing some more yet!" + +So Lucy helped her friend down and both of them laughed at what had happened. They had a lot of fun that day! +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl. She was always coming up with inventive ideas. One day, she decided to go on a journey to find a diamond. She packed her things and set off. + +After a few hours, the little girl found a quiet spot and settled down. She started to look around and before long, she spotted something sparkling in the distance. It was a diamond! + +The little girl carefully picked it up, and then put it in her bag. She was so excited, she started to skip and twirl. As she twirled, a friendly fairy appeared from behind a tree. + +Fairy: "Hello, my clever little girl! You have found a diamond! Let me give you a special reward! " + +The fairy waved her wand, and flew away. + +The little girl grabbed her bag and headed home. She was so happy, she couldn't stop smiling. She had used her cleverness to find a beautiful diamond and to receive a special reward! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted something better for her world. She knew she couldn't do it alone and thought she might need help. + +One day, while the little girl was walking, a gorilla appeared in the forest. He was very friendly, so she decided to ask if he would help her make the world a better place. + +The gorilla said he would help her but first he explained that the world wouldn't be beautiful if it was not clean. He said they must clean the forest and teach others to keep it clean. + +The little girl and gorilla worked together, cleaning the forest to make it look beautiful and healthy. The little girl taught the people in her town to respect the environment. + +When the little girl and gorilla finished the work, they said goodbye, and the gorilla disappeared back into the forest. + +The moral of the story is that, even if we're small, we can all make our world better if we believe in ourselves and come together for positive change. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy who had a baby. She was their original one and they loved her very much. One day, the mommy said to the daddy: "We should get her a playmate". The daddy smiled and said "Yes, that would be nice". + +They searched and searched, but they couldn't find a playmate for their baby. The mommy was so upset, she sat and cried. Then, the mommy had a great idea. She realized that in their own house, there was a lot for the baby to play with. + +The daddy and the mommy decided to make toys from items found around the house, like empty boxes and old magazines. They threw a party for their original baby and all her new friends that they had made! Everyone had a lot of fun. + +The moral of the story is that you don't always have to search far and wide for things that you need. Sometimes, you can find the things you need in your own home. +Jimmy was a smart boy. He liked to play. His favourite game was at the park. He would run around and play tag with his friends. + +One day, Jimmy was playing with his friends at the park. Everything was fun and exciting, until they noticed something strange. There was fire growing in the bushes! + +The friends all ran away and Jimmy was too scared to go near it.But then he remembered what his mom had said. He was smart and could figure out how to put the fire out. + +He ran to the playground and got a bucket of sand from the sandbox. Then, he ran back to the fire and started to put sand on it. It worked! The fire went out and Jimmy was so proud of himself. + +From that day on, Jimmy was always ready to face anything. He knew he was smart and brave enough to put out any fire. +Once upon a time, there was a tall girl called Mary. Mary liked to joke with her friends. She especially liked making candy jokes. + +On a particular day, she was walking home with her friend, Ben. She said to him, “I have a funny joke about candy! Do you want to hear it?†He nodded and said, “Yes, please!†+ +Mary said, “Why don't candy makers make toys?†Ben thought for a moment and said, “I don't know.†Mary said with a smile, “Because they make too much fun!†+ +Ben laughed and said, “That's a funny joke!†He was so happy that he gave Mary a big hug. He said, “Thank you for the funny joke!†+Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She lived in a big cabin with her mum and dad. One day her mummy asked Lucy to be serious and help her pull the heavy furniture. Lucy grumbled and whined and didn't want to help. + +Then her daddy said, "If we all pull together we'll do it quickly and easily!" Mummy, Daddy and Lucy all grabbed hold of the heavy furniture and pulled until they got it to the other side of the room. When they had finished, Lucy felt so proud of what she had achieved. + +Her Daddy said, "See, pulling together makes things much easier than pulling on your own!" Lucy learned an important lesson that day – that if we work together to make things happen, they can often work out in the end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was only 3 years old but she was very smart. She wanted to reach her goal; she wanted to make something very special. + +One day, her mother told her that if she made something special and useful, she would get a special prize. + +"What can I do?" Lucy asked. + +"It must be something useful: something that people can use," said her mother. + +Lucy thought very hard and then she had an idea. She made a beautiful picture with crayons and glue. It was very useful because it was a beautiful decoration. + +When her mother saw it, she was so proud. She gave Lucy a special prize; a toy truck. + +Lucy was so happy; she had achieved her goal by making something useful. She celebrated by playing with her new toy truck. +Once there was a jolly girl called Mary who loved to rest. Every day she would lay on the grass and look up at the big blue sky. One day, when she was resting in the sunshine, she saw something shining in the grass - it was a diamond! + +Mary was so excited that she laughed and clapped her hands. She picked up the diamond and held it to the sun. The diamond sparkled like a hundred stars. + +Mary held onto the diamond and carried it everywhere. Everywhere she went people smiled and said 'Look at that jolly little girl with the diamond!' + +Mary kept the diamond safe and eventually used it to make a necklace. Now she wears it every day and it always reminds her of that day she found the diamond while she was resting in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. One afternoon, Daisy asked her mom, "What is the value of being fit?" Her mom replied, "It is very important for us to be fit. When we are fit, our bodies feel strong and healthy." Daisy smiled and asked, "What else?" Her mom replied, "Being fit means we can have more energy to do things we love and have more fun. We can also feel better about ourselves and have more confidence." + +The next day, Daisy's mom asked her, "Have you been doing your exercise routine everyday?" Daisy replied, "Yes, I try to do my exercises everyday for at least fifteen minutes. It makes me feel fit, happy and strong." Her mom smiled and said, "Good, keep it up." Daisy said, "I will!" and she gave her mom a big hug. + +It was important to Daisy to stay fit and healthy, and she understood the value of it. She kept up with her exercises and was very proud of herself for being fit. +Once upon a time there was a wild hippo and he liked to speed. One day he was going so fast and he made a lot of noise. + +He scared some of the animals. A rabbit shouted, "Where are you going in such a hurry?" + +The wild hippo shouted back, "I'm off to have an adventure!" + +The animals gasped, "But you'll get lost!" + +The wild hippo laughed and said, "No - I'm not scared." He kept on speeding and soon disappeared over the hill. + +The animals murmured, "We hope he found what he was looking for!" +Once upon a time, there was a big sea with lots of colourful fish. But one day, the water started to turn dry. The fish were so thirsty, they could not swim anymore. + +But then a hero arrived. The hero had a special container with oxygen. He saved the fish by filling the dry sea with the oxygen. + +The fish were so happy. They thanked the hero and started to flutter around. There was so much oxygen that the fish never had to worry about the sea being dry again! + +The hero smiled and told the fish that he would always be there to save them if the sea ever became dry again. And from then on, the sea was always filled with lots of cool, clean oxygen. +Jenny was feeling very gloomy today. Nothing seemed to make her feel better, not even her favourite book. Just then, she saw her brother walking into the room, holding something behind his back. Jenny asked curiously, "What are you hiding?" + +Her brother smiled and said, “I borrowed a shiny hanger from your bedroom. I thought it might cheer you up a bit.†+ +Jenny smiled. She took the hanger and said, “Thank you. This makes me feel better already.†+ +Her brother said, “You are welcome. Let’s hang up your dress together.†And so, they worked together to hang up the dress on the hanger. + +When they were done, Jenny was no longer feeling gloomy. She hugged her brother tightly and said, “Thank you for helping me and borrowing me the hanger.†+ +Her brother smiled and said, “You are welcome." +Once upon a time there was a wise bird. He had beautiful wings that shined in the sunlight. The bird was so proud of his wings and wanted to show them off; so he stood on a branch near his nest. + +Suddenly a young chick came out of the nest. He was only three years old and was very small. He was looking up at the wise bird in awe. The wise bird said, "Come, little one. Watch how I spread my wings and stand on this branch in the sunshine." + +The chick chirped, "Teach me how to stand like you, wise bird!" + +The wise bird answered, "Your wings are not ready yet. But with practice, you will learn how to do it one day. Just remember to hold your head up, spread your wings and stand with confidence." + +The little chick smiled, tucked her wings in, and fluttered back to her nest. She was excited to practice and become as wise and elegant as the wise bird one day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack who was feeling very anxious. He was visiting the park with his Mom, and there was a big, yellow slide. + +Jack looked at the slide and felt scared. He didn't want to go down it. His Mom came up to him, and said, "Don't worry, Jack. I'll come with you." Jack felt a little bit better. + +They climbed up to the top of the slide. Jack looked down, and his tummy felt funny. He could see a delicious-looking pot of jam at the bottom of the slide. Then, Jack got a brilliant idea. + +He said to his Mom, "Let's go down the slide and get the jam!" His Mom smiled. She said, "Okay, but don't forget, it'll melt if we don't eat it quickly!" + +So, Jack and his Mom went down the slide. When they got to the bottom, it was just as delicious as it looked. Jack and his Mom ate the jam and giggled. It was so yummy! + +Jack felt much less anxious after that. He knew that no matter what, his Mom was always there to help him enjoy life's sweetest moments. +Dan was a young boy who loved to explore the world around him. On a sunny day, he set off to explore the garden of his house, with special attention to the gate. + +Dan opened the gate, stepped out and inhaled deeply, absorbing the fresh and sweet scent of spring. All around, Dan could see the flowers bloom in bloom under the warmth of the sun's peaceful rays. + +But then Dan spotted something strange. In the corner, he saw something that wasn't so pleasant. At first the smell was sweet, but then it slowly became very sour. He quickly realized that the gate was rotten! + +"Mummy! Come quickly! The gate is rot," Dan called out. + +Mummy heard Dan's call and quickly rushed over. She inspected the gate and noticed that it really was rotting away. She shook her head sadly. + +"Oh, Dan. The gate is very weak and sour. We must replace it soon to make sure no harm comes in." + +Dan nodded sadly and said goodbye to the gate before walking away with his mum. He then took a moment to reflect on the importance of taking care of things, so they don't rot away. +Ben was a little boy. He wanted to go on an adventure, on a journey. So he asked his daddy if he could borrow his bike. + +"Can I lend your bike, Daddy?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, buddy," replied Daddy. "You will have to be careful though. And remember to wear your helmet." + +Ben thanked his Daddy and happily set off on his journey. He cycled around the streets and parks, enjoying the scenery. Suddenly he saw his friend Ella, also on a bike. Ben was jealous that she had a bike too - it looked so much cooler than his! + +So Ben asked her politely if he could borrow her bike for a bit. + +"Ok," Ella said. "But only for a little while." + +Ben thanked her and quickly hopped onto her bike. It felt great! He rode around, trying all sorts of tricks. He had so much fun that he almost forgot to give the bike back. + +But finally, Ben remembered and he thanked Ella. + +"Thanks for lending me your bike," he said. + +"No problem!" Ella replied with a smile. + +Ben waved goodbye and went home, dreaming of his next journey. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called John and Mike. They wanted to have some fun, so they decided to go to the lake for a ride in a raft. + +John said, "Let's go have a ride on my weird raft!" + +Mike was excited. He said, "Yes! That sounds great!" + +So the two of them climbed on the raft and paddled off. The lake was calm and peaceful, and the sun was shining. They had a wonderful time exploring the lake. + +Suddenly, the raft started to rock wildly! "What a weird feeling!" said John. + +Mike was scared. He said, "Maybe we should go back!" + +John smiled and said, "No, let's stay and have a little more fun!" + +And so they stayed and enjoyed their ride. Eventually, they reached the shore and said goodbye, happy they had such a wonderful adventure. +Once upon a time there was a palace with a mysterious chamber. Inside the chamber was a purple box. Every day the girl would stare at the box wondering what was inside. One day, she was brave and opened the box. Inside the box there was a purple toy! The girl was so happy and hugged the toy. From then on, the girl visited the chamber everyday and played with the purple toy. They became the best of friends! +Once there was a very Hungry little bunny. Every day, the bunny searched for food, but could never find enough. He suffered from his empty stomach. + +Then one day, the bunny found a field full of flowers. He quickly hopped along the petals, gathering a few of his favorites. Suddenly, the bunny's tummy stopped growling. He was happy and full of energy. + +The bunny's joy was short lived. Suddenly, a giant bird swooped down and snatched away all of the bunny's flowers. The bunny became very sad and began to cry. + +"Don't suffer," chirped a cheery voice. The bunny looked up to see a gaggle of brightly colored birds. The birds explained that the field was full of flowers and the bunny could easily find more. + +"I don't want you to be Hungry ever again," the birds said. The bunny thanked the birds for their kindness and hopped away to find new flowers. From then on, the bunny was never as Hungry as he had been before. +Anne was polishing the white table. She looked at the cereal boxes that were sitting on it. She saw a white box of cereal and smiled. + +"Mommy," said Anne, "I want that white cereal." + +Mommy looked at Anne. "Okay, but first you have to help me polish the table," she said. + +Anne polished the table until it was nice and shiny. When she was finished polishing, Mommy gave her the white cereal she wanted. + +Anne was so excited! She put the cereal in her bowl and then put milk on it. She grabbed a spoon and eagerly started eating the white cereal. + +It was delicious! She polished off the entire bowl in no time. Next time she wanted white cereal, Anne knew she had to help Mommy polish the table before she could get it. +Once upon a time, there was a big hill in a nearby park. Every day, two kids, Molly and Tim, went to the park to roll down the hill. + +"Come on, let's roll down the hill!" shouted Molly. + +"Okay!" said Tim, as they both ran up the hill. + +They rolled down together, laughing and giggling. Then suddenly, they stopped. A large scale was blocking their path! + +"How are we going to get past the scale?" asked Tim. + +Molly thought for a moment and said, "Let's try to roll over it." + +They tried, but it was difficult. The scale was too high and too slippery. + +"What are we going to do?" asked Molly. + +Tim thought for a moment and said, "Let's get some help from the adults." + +So they asked for help, and together the adults and kids rolled the scale away. They cheered and then continued to roll down the hill together. + +The end. +Once, a little boy and his dad went for a walk in the park. The boy saw a big brick on the ground. He wanted to keep it so he asked his dad if he could. His dad said yes, so the little boy was very happy. + +The next day, the little boy took the brick to school and showed his friends. All the other children wanted one too. He realized he was being too spoiled and decided to give the brick away. + +When he got home, the dad asked him what happened to the brick. The little boy explained everything and the dad said he was proud of him. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to share things with others. We should all try to be less spoiled and enjoy our good fortune without hoarding it. +Once upon a time, Dave and Sarah wanted to go swimming in a pool. Sarah was excited, she couldn't wait to get into the pool. But Dave thought it looked too scary. So he decided to stay outside. + +Sarah went into the pool and swam around for a while. But then she noticed something strange at the bottom of the pool. She went to investigate and saw a shiny coin. She was so excited. She thought if she could get the coin, it would be her lucky day. + +Sarah tried to get the coin but it was too deep. She asked Dave if he could help her. Dave said he would try, but he was afraid that he would not be able to believe. + +Sarah knew it was a big risk, but she was willing to take it. She encouraged Dave to believe in himself, but he was too ashamed to swim. In the end, he said no. + +In the end, Sarah was disappointed. She never got her coin and Dave was too afraid to help her. + +This story teaches us that we should always believe in ourselves and take risks. We should not be afraid or ashamed to try new things. You never know what you will gain from it. +John was feeling lonely and sad. His parents were out of town and he was all alone. He had read everything in his magazine and was starting to get bored. So he decided to go outside and explore. + +John went for a walk in the forest trails. He noticed a sharp stone lying on the ground. Curious, he picked it up and started to play with it. As he twirled it around in his hands, he heard a loud noise. + +It was a hunter! The hunter was pointing a rifle at John and told him not to move. John was scared. He tried to think of something he could do. He saw the hunter's face and noticed his eyes were filled with compassion. + +John asked the hunter if he could let him go. The hunter thought for a moment, but eventually said no. He said it was too dangerous and he had to take John to jail. + +John was devastated. He had no one to turn to. He was even more alone than he had been before. He dropped the sharp stone and watched it disappear into the bushes. +The sun was shining and it was a very calm day. + +Jim was outside shooting with his pretend gun. He was having so much fun shooting the pretend bullets. + +Suddenly his mother called from inside. "Jim, please come inside, it's time to start painting." + +Jim was so excited. He loved painting and ran inside. He saw a big blue bowl with lots of colourful paint inside. + +Jim and his mum started painting together. They had so much fun, painting for hours. Jim looked very happy, and his mother was very calm. + +When they were finished, they both admired the beautiful painting they had made together. It was a wonderful day! +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Jake and he loved to play games. He especially loved to compete in games of skill against his friends. + +One day, Jake and his friends went up the mountain. At the top, they saw an enormous stack of logs. Jake had an idea. He said they should play 'log stacking' and whoever could build the biggest stack of logs would win. + +The others were really excited and started to build their stacks. Jake worked really hard and built an enormous stack which was much taller than any of his friends' stacks. Everyone was amazed. + +Jake's friends cheered for him and declared him the winner. Jake was so happy to win that he hugged all of his friends! +Once, there was a silly plane. It liked to zoom and split the clouds into pieces. One day, it was flying high up in the sky when its motor stopped working. The plane split into two pieces and started to drop from the sky! + +Luckily, the plane had a parachute. It opened and safely caught the two pieces of the plane. The pilot and the plane landed gently in the grass and were okay. The pilot smiled and laughed at the silly plane. + +The pilot got help and fixed the plane. Then, it flew up into the sky again and split the clouds into pieces! The silly plane was happy and flew through the sky all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Zoe. Zoe loved the park. Every day she would take her bike to the park and ride on its wheels. One day, when Zoe was riding her bike, she heard a sound. It was a cheerful sound like a bell! She looked around but couldn’t find it. + +Just then, a rabbit hopped past her. "Ah ha," said Zoe. She followed the rabbit and soon found a large wheel in the grass. It was shaking and making a joyful noise. “Let’s see if I can make it spin,†said Zoe. She pushed it with all her might and the wheel started spinning around. Then, it made an even cheerfuller sound and Zoe clapped her hands! + +The rabbit hopped over and said, “That was a wonderful shaking!†Zoe nodded with a big smile. She thanked the rabbit before hopping back on her bike and riding off. The wheel kept on spinning and singing, until Zoe was out of sight. +Once upon a time, there was a mother rabbit and her son. The son was jumping and hopping around the garden, getting into all sorts of trouble. + +The mother rabbit said to him, “My son, you are so high and full of energy. Remember to stay away from the post in the corner of the garden. It’s a dangerous place.†+ +The son bunny remembered his mother's words, but sometimes he just couldn't help himself. He would sneak closer and closer to the post, until he was right in front of it. + +One day, the mother rabbit was watching her son, and she noticed he was getting very close to the post. She went over to him and said, “My son, remember what I told you about the post. It’s not safe.†+ +The son bunny learned his lesson and he never went near the post again. The moral of the story is that we should always listen to our parents and be mindful of the danger around us. +Once upon a time, there was a tall metal tower. It was so tall that it went up high into the sky. But one day, the tower refused to let anyone enter inside. Everyone was very sad, because they wanted to explore it. + +The people asked the tower nicely to let them in, but it just refused. No matter how much they asked, the tower stayed silent. After a while, the people became angry, and some of them started to hit the metal tower with their fists. But still, the tower stayed quiet and refused to open. + +The people stopped trying to get inside the tower, because they knew it was hopeless. They could only stand and look at the tall metal tower that refused to open. Nobody ever explored the tower, and it will stay that way forever. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Ben. Ben was three years old and he lived in a small village. In front of the village there was a big mountain. Ben was always so curious about the mountain and he wanted to explore it. + +One day, Ben decided to take an adventure and he set off to climb the mountain. As he climbed higher and higher, he couldn't believe his eyes! He gasped in admiration. + +But then suddenly he heard a grumpy voice, "What are you doing!?". Ben was so scared and he almost fell! A big, green dragon appeared from behind the mountain. He said to Ben, "What are you doing here? You don't belong here!". + +Ben was very scared, but he had the courage to say, "I was just admiring the mountain". The dragon looked at Ben and smiled. He said, "Well, I guess there's no harm in that. Just be careful next time". Ben thanked the dragon and continued his journey to the top of the mountain. + +He eventually made it to the peak of the mountain and looked below. He smiled in admiration of all the things he could see. Ben knew he could never forget this moment. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She loved to play outside in the snow. She wore her warm mitten and snow boots every day. + +One day Lucy's best friend John came to join her. He was wearing a sweater and cute little mittens on his hands. + +"John, let's play a game!" Lucy said. + +John was excited at the idea and eagerly said, "Yes! What game do you want to play?" + +Lucy clapped her hands together and said, "I want to play hide and seek!" + +The two of them looked around and Lucy noticed something. It was a little path that wound through the snow. She pointed to it and said, "Let's see who can find the end of the path first!" + +John thought that sounded like fun and they set off running. As they ran, they made jokes and laughed together. When they finally reached the end, Lucy and John were both out of breath. + +"We did it!" Lucy cheered. + +John smiled and said, "That was the best game ever!" + +The two of them hugged and went inside to warm up. They had lots of fun playing and joking that day. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny bunny. This bunny was so happy - it hopped and skipped through the forest all day long. One day, the bunny noticed a big mushroom. It hopped over to the mushroom and starting nibbling on it. It was so yummy! + +But then, the bunny remembered something important. It looked around the forest and saw other small creatures nibbling on the same mushrooms. So, the bunny knew it was not fair to eat all the mushrooms just for itself. + +So, the bunny hopped away and returned to its burrow with nothing. It did this even though it was so happy to have found the mushrooms. It knew that it was not fair to take all the mushrooms, so it returned without any. + +The moral of this story is to be generous and kind, even if it means not getting what you want. Do the right thing - it may not be easy, but it will make you happy in the end. +Johny was a 3 year old boy. He loved to play in the park. One day, while he was playing in the park, Johny noticed a big spoon on the ground. He picked it up and pointed it towards the sky. "What could this spoon be for?" he wondered. + +Suddenly, his mom called out to him. She was holding a bowl of soup. "Johny, come and have some soup," she said. Johny was very excited and ran over to his mom. + +At the table, Johny used the big spoon to eat his soup. His mom smiled at him and said, "That spoon is perfect for eating soup!" Johny nodded in agreement. + +After he finished the soup, Johny put the spoon away. It was so quiet in the house that he could almost hear the spoon whisper, "Thank you!" as he put it back in the drawer. +One day, a little girl wanted to print a picture she had drawn. She asked her dad to help her. Dad found the printer and started setting it up. Dad filled it with cheap paper. Then he put some jam in. + +The girl was so excited. She wanted to watch the printer, so Dad stepped away for a moment. Suddenly, the printer made a loud noise, and smoke started coming out from it. Dad saw something was wrong and rushed back. + +The printer was broken and the little girl was very upset. All the cheap paper had been wasted and the jam had ruined the printer. Dad was sad too, but he said, "There's nothing we can do. Now we need to get a new printer." + +The little girl was very sad and she didn't understand why the printer had stopped working. Dad said, "Sometimes things don't turn out the way we plan them, but it's ok. We can try again another day." Then they both said goodbye to the old printer and put it away. +Once upon a time, a little girl and her mom were exploring outside together. They saw a beautiful purple butterfly fluttering around a field of flowers. + +"Look mommy, that butterfly is so pretty!" The little girl said. + +"It sure is beautiful," her mom said, "we should try to follow it!" + +So the little girl and her mom followed the purple butterfly further and further. But then, a big storm started and all the rain poured down. The butterfly disappeared and the little girl got scared. + +"Please mommy, can we go home now? I don't like the storm." + +"Yes, of course," her mom said, giving her a big hug, "I'll allow us to go inside." + +The little girl felt better and they ran to the house, safe and sound. The purple butterfly was gone, but the little girl remembered its beauty forever. +Once upon a time, there was a bright little girl named Anne. One day, her mother asked her to help her in the garden. Anne wanted to help, so she grabbed her trowel and smiled. + +However, her mother said she needed something else to help in the garden. It was an emergency! Anne was very confused, but luckily, her Grandma had an idea. + +Grandma said, "Anne, I can lend you something that will help your mother. Give me a minute, and I'll show you what it is." + +Anne was so excited! She waited patiently for Grandma to return. Finally, Grandma came back with a shiny, red wheelbarrow. "Here you go. This will help your mom in the garden," said Grandma. + +Anne thanked Grandma and quickly ran over to her mother. Her mother smiled and said, "Wow, this will help a lot! Thank you, Anne. You really saved us in an emergency!" +Once upon a time, there were two foxes named Tom and Jerry. Tom wanted to race so he said, " Jerry, let's race!" But Jerry said, "No, I want to eat something tasty!" + +Then Tom smiled and said, "Let's race to the house and see who can get there first!" Jerry nodded his head and they both started to race. Tom ran very fast, but Jerry was very naughty and he tried to catch Tom. At last Jerry got to the house first and shouted, "I won!" + +Tom was so angry. He couldn't believe he lost. He said, "Let's race again and I'll win this time for sure." But Jerry said, "No, let's go inside and find something tasty". + +Tom and Jerry smiled and ran inside the house. Inside, they found some tasty treats and happily ate them. Then they ran outside and played until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was an unusual war. Two sides were fighting for a long time but no one was winning. Then one day, something unusual happened. + +"I think I have a plan", one side said. + +The other side was curious, "What's your plan?". + +"We should try something new", the first side said. And so they did. + +All of a sudden, something unexpected happened. The unusual plan worked! They won the war and everyone was very happy. +John had just finished playing with his favourite toy car when he heard an unusual noise outside his house. He went to the window and saw a big dog tied to the fence. "Can I untie the dog?" he asked his mom. + +His mom laughed and said, "No, sweetie, we don't know who the dog belongs to." John felt a little sad but he decided to go outside anyway and give the dog some food. + +He found some delicious food in the kitchen, like carrots and steak. He took the food outside to the dog and tied it in front of the dog's nose. The dog was very happy and started eating everything. + +John was very pleased with his work and watched the dog eat until it was full. He gave the dog a big hug and thanked him for being so kind. + +John then ran back inside and showed his mom the delicious food he gave the dog. + +His mom was so proud of him and said, "That was very kind of you, John. I'm sure that dog was very happy." +Milly was getting dressed for a day at the park. She put on her dress, her shoes, and her hat. Her mom watched with a smile and said, "Now you look like a proper little lady!" + +Milly beamed and gave her mom a hug. + +They stepped outside and walked across the lawn to the park. On they way they saw lots of animals, like birds and squirrels! + +When they finally arrived, Milly was very excited. She ran around the big grassy lawn and explored the different plants. She had a lot of fun and made sure she was always patient. + +Milly and her mom stayed until the sun went down. As they were walking home, her mom said, "That was a great day. Let's come back here again soon." + +Milly smiled and nodded. She knew this was a special place and couldn't wait to come back. +Once upon a time there was a heavy guard guarding a secret. He stood in a silent corner every day and he never said a word. + +One day a little girl came to him and asked quietly, "Excuse me mister, what is the secret?" + +The guard looked at her suspiciously and whispered, "The secret is too precious for a little one like you. Go away now." The guard was quite stern and the little girl felt a little scared. + +But she was very curious, so she went back the next day and asked again, "Please mister, what is the secret?" This time the guard didn't answer her. + +The little girl kept asking the guard every day until finally one day he whispered, "The secret is inside my heart." The guard's voice was quiet but full of love and the little girl understood. + +She said goodbye to the guard and went away with the secret in her heart. +Once upon a time, there was a family of four who loved each other very much. Each day, they would rush to hug and kiss each other - the dad, mum, brother and sister were never too lazy. + +One morning, they all rushed to the pond to feed the ducks. The dad spread out the bread while the mum shared the apples. The brother and sister raced to get the biggest pieces! + +As night fell, they all rushed to the beach. They laughed and sang, skipped and played and watched the sea turn different colours as the sun set. When they were tired, they all rushed home and snuggled up together in bed, ready to dream. + +No matter how busy their days were, the family always made time to rush, love and laugh together. They were never too lazy to show each other how much they cared. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lucy who lived in a big forest. Every afternoon, Lucy would take a walk in the forest, but she was always a little worried. One day, she decided to take a walk and tell herself it would be okay. + +As Lucy walked through the forest, she spotted a wolf. She felt really worried, but she knew she had to be brave. She was so scared she almost stopped walking, but the wolf told her that it was friendly and wanted to be her friend. + +Surprised, Lucy thought it was strange for a wolf to be so friendly. She was still worried, but decided to take a chance and talk to the wolf. The wolf kept talking and soon she forgot that she was even worried. + +At the end of the day, Lucy and the wolf became the best of friends. They would take walks through the forest every single day and talk about all sorts of things. Lucy never felt as worried as she used to, because she now had a friend. +Once upon a time, there was a pig called Blinky. One day Blinky went out to look for something. He walked and walked until he found a big barn. Blinky was excited as he'd never seen a barn before. + +As he stepped inside, he saw something brilliant. It was a bright, yellow sunflower! He was so happy, he decided to take it away with him. + +Blinky said to the sunflower, "We make a brilliant team, don't we?" + +The sunflower replied: "Yes, we do! Let's go together". + +Blinky and the sunflower left the barn and went on an adventure. Along the way, they found many brilliant things. + +At the end of the day, Blinky and the sunflower were happy knowing that they had found something special in the barn. +Once there was an ordinary farmer who lived in a small hut in the countryside. One morning, he was outside on his farm, tending to his animals when he heard a strange noise. + +The farmer looked around but he couldn't see what the noise was. "Who could be making this noise?" he wondered. + +He listened carefully. But then he heard a voice. It said, "Hello! Who is there?" + +The farmer was surprised. He said, "I'm a farmer. Who are you?" + +The voice said, "I'm a bird! Can you help me?" + +The farmer said, "Of course. What can I do to help you?" + +The bird said, "I'm stuck in this tree and I can't get down. Can you help me?" + +The farmer looked up and saw the bird. He said, "Yes, I can help you. Don't worry. I'll get you down." He carefully reached up to the tree, and carefully put the bird down. + +The bird was grateful and thanked the farmer. The farmer said, "You're welcome. Listen, next time you need help, come to me and I'll be happy to help you again." + +The bird said, "Thank you! That would be wonderful!" And then with a flurry of feathers, the bird flew away. +Once there was a very big tree. It was so tall it touched the clouds. Each day the little animals came to sit and play in its shade. + +One day, a duck wanted to paint the tree. She wanted to make it look even more beautiful. She crawled over to the trunk and looked around. She found some twigs and started to paint. + +The squirrel saw her and asked, "What are you doing?" +The duck replied, "I'm painting the tree." +But then, the little chipmunk said, "Don't paint it. It will hurt it." +The duck backed away and said, "But it will make the tree comfortable." + +The animals knew she was right and agreed. So they let her paint the tree. But when she was finished, it was too late. She had painted too much and the poor tree was ruined. + +The animals felt very sad and upset. They had lost their comfortable tree, but they were thankful that they had tried to help it. +Once upon a time there was a huge chalkboard. Every day, a little girl named Sally would walk in and rub her hands along the chalkboard. She would then pick up a piece of coloured chalk and draw something different every time. + +One day, Sally was so excited to see a huge creature on the chalkboard. It had big eyes, long legs, and wiggly antennae. She asked her mom, "What is it?" Her mom said, "It's a grasshopper! Rub your fingers over it and see what happens." + +Sally rubbed the grasshopper with her fingers and it began to move! She was so excited that she giggled as the grasshopper crawled around the chalkboard. She followed it around with her finger, watching it go up and down, side to side. She was having so much fun! + +Once the grasshopper disappeared, Sally said goodbye and picked up another piece of chalk to draw something new. Then she rubbed her hands along the chalkboard and said goodbye to the huge grasshopper. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty hippo and her name was Mrs. Hippo. Mrs. Hippo was always alone, even when she went to the pond. She happened to like taking naps in the sun, but she never closed her eyes because she did not want to be lonely. + +One day, Mrs. Hippo noticed that a bunny was hopping around the pond. She asked him, “What’s your name?†The bunny said, “My name is Mr. Bunny.†Mrs. Hippo said, “It’s nice to meet you. Will you be my friend?†+ +Mr. Bunny was only too happy to come and be Mrs. Hippo’s friend. They played together and had lots of fun. At the end of the day Mrs. Hippo said, “Let’s close our eyes and take a nap in the sun.†+ +Mrs. Hippo finally felt comfortable enough to close her eyes. She knew that Mr. Bunny would always be there for her, and this made her feel safe and happy. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to find good friends that you can trust and rely on. Good friends can help bring joy and comfort to us. +Once upon a time, there was a pale girl. Every day she went to the park to play with her friends. One day, when she was walking in the park, she saw a big crack in the ground. + +She was very curious, so she asked her friends, "What is that crack?" But nobody could explain it to her. + +Then, an old lady came and explained to the girl that the crack was from a tree root which had grown very big and caused the ground to crack. + +The girl thanked the old lady for helping her understand. Then she went to play with her friends. Together, they were very careful not to step on the crack. +Once there was a boy called Jack. He saw something lovely outside in the winter. It was white and sparkly! It was snow. +Jack wanted to go out and play in it but his mom said "No, it's too cold for you. It might not be harmless." +But then Jack's dad said it was okay, he could go outside and play in the snow. +Jack was so excited! He put his coat, hat and gloves on and went outside. +He lay down and let the snow land on him. It was so soft and fluffy! He made a snow angel and threw snowballs at his dad. +It was so much fun! He was so happy that his dad let him out to play in the snow. +Jack had a wonderful day and he couldn't wait to play in the snow again the next day! +Once there was a little girl called Cookie. One day, Cookie was walking in the park when she saw a big box under a tree. She was so excited to open it and see what was inside. She knelt down and opened the box. + +Inside the box was a big surprise! There was a nice, big doll. "Wow!" said Cookie, "This doll is so pretty!" She picked up the doll and said, "Can I keep you?" + +Just then, a voice said "Stop! Put the doll back in the box." Cookie turned around and saw a big man standing there. He was frowning and looked cross. The man said, "This is not yours. Put the doll back and close the box!" + +Cookie was scared, so she quickly put the doll back and closed the box. The man said, "This is a very bad thing you did, little girl. I will have to punish you." The man put his hand on Cookie's knee. He squeezed it really hard and Cookie started to cry. + +The man said, "Don't do this again. Now go home". And then the man walked away. + +Cookie was very sad. She started to walk home, rubbing her sore knee. She vowed to never open something that didn't belong to her again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jake. He loved to go jogging in the early mornings. One morning, he set off early before the sun was up. As he was jogging, he noticed a new mist in the sky. It was so beautiful and it made the morning look like something special. + +As he jogged, he saw a bunny hopping down the path. Suddenly, he felt like something inside of him was telling him to follow the bunny. He started to jog after the bunny and went deeper and deeper into the mist. + +Jake wasn't sure what he would find, but he soon came to a big surprise. As he jogged around the corner, he saw that a new playground had appeared in the mist. The playground was even better than any playground Jake had seen before. + +He stopped and looked around. He could hear children laughing and playing. He knew he had found something special and he wanted to join them. Jake excitedly ran to the playground and joined the children in their games. He was so happy that he had followed the bunny and found this new place! +Once, there was a little girl named Jenny who loved to study. Every morning, she would wake up and study for hours in her room. One day, Jenny looked out her window and noticed something strange. In the sky she saw a scary square! Every day she would look out the window and the square was there, and Jenny began to feel a bit frightened. + +One day, her mommy asked Jenny, "why are you so scared, honey?" Jenny told her mommy all about the scary square in the sky. Her mommy became very curious. + +"Let's go outside and study the square together," her mother said. +When they step outside, Jenny was surprised to see that the square was gone! But instead, on the ground was a big beautiful box! + +When Jenny opened the box, she found lots of colorful books and pens and markers, and knew that this was a special box. She realized it was a magical box that could give her the power to study anything she wanted! + +Jenny grabbed the box and ran back inside. She was so excited to use her magical box to study and learn new things! She was no longer scared of the scary square in the sky. Instead, she was excited to study and become the smartest girl in the world! +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful flower named Belle. Belle was the most special flower in the garden. Every morning, Belle would bloom, showing off her amazing colors. + +One day, Belle heard a ringing and she said to her friends, "What is that noise? It's so loud and lovely." + +Her friends replied, "It's the bell from the rich palace - it's ringing to tell everyone about something very special and important." + +Belle smiled and said, "I think we should go and see what the bell is telling us about." + +So the flower and her friends walked to the palace and what they saw was amazing. There were lots of people and wonderful food, music and decorations. + +The bell called out, "It's a party! The royal garden is blooming in celebration." + +Belle and her friends rejoiced and bloomed even brighter in celebration. They all enjoyed the beautiful party, and Belle was so happy she was part of it. +Once there was a bald man. He wanted to find something special. He decided to follow a year around the world. + +He started his journey in the winter. He followed the year all the way to the summer. Everywhere he went, he had lots of fun. He saw many new sights and made lots of friends. + +At the end of the year, he followed the cold to the winter again. He was happy that he made the journey but sad it was over. He looked at all of the souvenirs he had collected and thought about the wonderful places and people he had seen. + +The bald man went home and told everyone about his year of following the year. He was glad he had done it and everyone said he was very brave. +Once upon a time there was a little frog who lived in a pond. He was a spoiled frog who loved to swim around all day. One day while he was happily swimming he saw something strange in the water. It was a Microphone! He couldn't believe it and he wanted to know why it was there. + +So he stopped swimming and said, "Hello Microphone! What are you doing here?" + +The Microphone replied, "I was just swimming around too and now I'm here exploring this wonderful pond." + +The frog smiled and said, "It sure is a nice pond. I'd be happy to show you around!" + +So the frog and the Microphone swam around the pond together. They swam under rocks and around plants. When they finally reached the bottom of the pond they found some delicious bugs. They both enjoyed the tasty bugs and then went back to the surface. + +The frog said, "It's been so fun swimming with you. Let's do it again soon!" + +The Microphone smiled and said, "Yes! Let's!" + +Then the frog and the Microphone waved goodbye and the frog went back to being his happy, spoiled self in the pond. +Once upon a time there was a big boy. His name was Tim. He wanted to play a game but his mom was busy. Tim's mom said, "Hang on. I need to do a tough test first". + +Tim was sad because he had to wait. He looked out the window and noticed a tree with big branches. Tim had an idea. He asked his mom, "Can I cut the branches?". + +His mom said, "No. That's too dangerous. The test is almost done and then you can play". + +Tim was frustrated. He didn't want to wait any longer. Suddenly, he had a thought. He said excitedly, "Mom, can I help with the test?". + +His mom looked at him and said, "Well, that's tough. But here is what you can do. You can help me with the math part of the test". + +Tim was so excited. He felt very proud that he could help. He worked hard and did a great job. When his mom gave her the test, the grades were perfect! + +In the end, Tim and his mom finished the tough test. They both smiled and hugged each other. Tim was so proud that he had helped. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Bobby. He loved playing in the park. One day, he was playing in the park with his spoon. It was a high spoon that shone in the sun. + +Suddenly, Bobby heard a voice. He looked around and he saw a big bear. + +"What are you doing with that spoon?" asked the big bear. + +Bobby shrugged his shoulders. "I'm just playing," he said. + +The big bear smiled. "It looks like a nice spoon," the bear said. "Where did you get it from?" + +"I found it in the park," replied Bobby. He smiled and waved his spoon in the air. + +The big bear nodded his head. "That's a very high spoon," he said. + +Bobby laughed. He said goodbye to the big bear, and ran off to play with his spoon in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called John. John enjoyed playing in his backyard, but he also dreamed of going on an adventure. One day, his dad had an idea. He suggested that they take the unique jeep and go camping. John was so excited! He quickly packed his bag and off they went. + +The drive in the jeep was fun and exciting, but it was getting dark. John's dad suggested that they stop and set up camp. John found a lovely spot and helped to set up the tent. He was ready for his adventure. + +Suddenly there was a massive crash! The jeep had broken down and wouldn't start again. There was no way for them to get back home now. John's dad said he was sorry and suggested that they try to find somebody to help. But there was nobody around and they were all alone. + +John was sad and disappointed. His one-of-a-kind adventure had come to an end. He wished he could have gone camping with his dad in the unique jeep, but it was time to go home. John's dad gave him a hug and off they went. It wasn't the happy ending he had hoped for, but at least they were safe. +Once upon a time, there was a family. The dad was very grumpy because he hadn't been able to solve the problem he had been working on all day. + +The little girl in the family wanted to help her dad solve his problem, but she didn't know what to do. + +"Daddy, can I help you solve the problem?" she asked her dad. + +He sighed and said, "I don't know, sweetie. I don't think you can help. Thank you for asking, though." + +The little girl wanted to help her daddy, so she thought and thought until she had an idea. + +"Daddy, let's go get some broccoli!" she said. + +The dad was surprised, but he was also proud of his daughter for her idea. So they went out to get some broccoli and the dad used it to help him solve the problem. When he finally solved it, the dad was so proud of his daughter for helping him. They hugged and celebrated! +One night, Jack was having trouble sleeping. He was frightened and feeling all alone. He looked around his room, searching for something to make him feel less scared. Suddenly, he saw a wink coming from the dark corner of his room. Jack was curious, but he was also scared. He mustered all his courage and slowly crept towards the wink. + +When he got closer, he realized it was his friend, Teddy! Teddy was smiling, and said "Hey Jack, I've been waiting for you." Teddy's warm face made Jack feel less frightened. He smiled back and asked Teddy what he was doing in his room. + +Teddy replied, "I want to show you something really cool. Follow me!" Jack followed Teddy outside. Jack tried to keep up, but he was sure Teddy was using magic to move faster! + +Finally, Teddy stopped in the garden. He pointed to an old tree, saying, "This is your most valuable friend. Watch it, it will help you when you need it." Jack said he didn't understand, but Teddy said, "You will. You will understand soon enough." With that, Teddy winked and disappeared into the night. + +The next morning, Jack was excited to wake up. He remembered what Teddy said, and he was determined to find out the meaning of Teddy's last words. Jack watched the tree every day, and over time, he realized it was reassuring and comforting. Jack understood +Once upon a time, there was a little green frog. She hopped down to a pond near her house. At the pond there were lots of fish and other animals like ducks and turtles. + +The little frog saw a box near the edge of the pond. She hopped closer and saw that the box had a lid on it. She used her frog hands to grab it and close it. Inside, she found a bunch of zero-shaped cookies! + +The frog was so happy she hopped away with her treasure. The nearby ducks laughed and asked her, "Why are you taking a box of zeros?" + +The little frog replied, "They are the yummiest cookies ever!" +Once upon a time there were two friends, John and Jane. One day, they were playing together when Jane found a jar of jelly. She was so excited and quickly asked John if she could eat it. + +John, feeling a bit selfish, said no and took the jar away from her. Jane felt so sad and began to cry. + +John felt bad and decided to share the jelly. He put some jelly on each of his fingers and said, "Here Jane, have some jelly!" + +Jane was so happy again and enjoyed the jelly. She relaxed as she ate it. + +John smiled with joy, knowing that he had done the right thing. He had learned a lesson - it's not nice to be selfish. +Timmy was in the back garden playing with his lollipop. He slowly pushed it through the mud back and forth, switching between his hands. Suddenly, he heard his daddy say, "Oh no! The car won't reverse!" + +Timmy looked up, confused, and hopped up to the door to see what was happening. His daddy was pushing the car backward, but it wouldn't move. Timmy's daddy said, "We have to get it fixed, or else it will be terrible..." + +Timmy didn't know what to think. He lay down and started to suck on his lollipop again. He slowly stayed there until his daddy returned. As soon as he came, he scooped up Timmy and hugged him tight. "We got it fixed!" he said. + +Timmy smiled, and knew that something terrible had been avoided. +Molly was very excited. She was going to go picking old strawberries with her mom. They went to the strawberry field to pick big, juicy strawberries. + +Molly looked at the rows of bright and old strawberries. She touched them and looked for the ripest ones. She put the strawberry lugs in her basket. She carefully marked each one with an 'X', so no one else would take them. + +When the basket was full, Molly and her mom went home with their strawberries. Molly's mom helped her wash and prepare them to eat. Molly was so happy with her yummy strawberries. She ate so many that her tummy hurt. + +Molly loved going strawberry picking with her mom. She was sure to always mark her strawberries so they wouldn't get lost. +Tommy and his dad were at the park. Tommy was really excited and saw a baseball. He shouted with joy and ran to the ball to pick it up. + +His dad watched him with a smile. "Do you want to play with it?" asked his dad. + +"Yes!" said Tommy, happily. + +His dad trusted Tommy to play with the ball. He watched Tommy run around and play catch with an imaginary friend. + +Suddenly, Tommy heard a loud noise. He saw a group of teenagers walking past. One of the teenagers hit the ball with a stick as they passed. Tommy was worried and ran to his dad. + +His dad was angry. He went up to the teenagers and shouted. The teenagers laughed and ran away, leaving Tommy and his dad alone. Tommy was upset and his dad felt bad for shouting. + +Tommy wanted to play catch with the ball, but it was gone. His dad tried to comfort him and said, "It's ok. We can buy another baseball". + +But Tommy was still upset and didn't trust anyone anymore. +Mummy and Daddy were taking a walk around the park. They stopped by a big stone. Daddy said, "Let's test the stone!" Mummy replied, "What do you mean?". + +Daddy looked around and saw a poor little boy sitting on the park bench all alone. He said, "Let's test to see if this stone is strong enough for the boy to try and move it!" + +They walked over to the boy, and Daddy said, "Would you like to test this stone? See if you can move it!" + +The boy was excited, and he smiled. He replied, "Yes please!" He walked up and tried to move the stone by pushing it, but it was too heavy. + +Daddy said, "Never mind, let's find a smaller stone for you to test." The boy smiled and said, "Can I help?" Daddy replied, "Yes, why don't you help us look for a smaller stone?" + +The little boy was very happy and ran off in search of a smaller stone to test. Mummy and Daddy watched the little boy with a big smile on their faces. +Once there was a small girl named Pam. She was only three years old. One day, Pam wanted to go to the park. Her mother said to her, "Not today, honey. It's too modest outside. Why don't you stay inside and play for a while." + +Pam was disappointed but she followed her mother's advice. She began to look for a new way to have fun. Then she saw a piece of paper on the floor. She picked it up and looked at it. Suddenly, her eyes lit up. + +Pam asked her mother, "Can I make a paper lantern from this? Please!" Her mother agreed. So Pam began to fold and crease the paper.She worked very hard until she finished her paper lantern. + +When she was done, Pam beamed with pride. She ran to the window and showed her paper lantern to her mother. Her mother smiled and said, "You see, Pam, sometimes good things come from modest efforts." + +Pam was happy and laughed. She enjoyed her paper lantern for a long time. +Once there lived a three-year-old girl called Maggie. On her birthday she received a special box as a present. She looked at her box and said to her mum, "What's in here?" + +Maggie's mum smiled and said, "It's a surprise, let's unpack it together and find out." + +Maggie carefully opened the box and there was a ghost inside. She was so scared and ran to her mum. + +Maggie said, "Mum, there's a ghost in there! It was scary!" + +Her mum reassured her and said, "It's alright, sweetheart. The ghost is actually quite pretty. It won't hurt you, I promise!" + +Maggie took a deep breath and slowly stepped closer to the ghost. She was surprised to see a beautiful ghost made of shiny stars. She smiled and said to her mum, "It's very pretty!" + +Maggie was no longer scared and hugged her mum. She thanked her for the special gift and enjoyed playing with it for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy who had always dreamed of being a fire fighter. One day, when she was only three years old, she woke up and saw smoke outside! She ran to the window and saw a house on fire! She ran outside and yelled, "please someone help me, please!" + +She soon heard a loud noise and saw a big truck coming down the street. It was a fire truck! The fire fighter hopped out and yelled, "I'll save the day!" He quickly grabbed his hose and started to put out the fire. The smoke filled the air and the fire fighter worked hard for many hours. + +Once the fire was out, Lucy ran over to the fire fighter and said, "You were so brave! You're my hero!". The fire fighter looked at Lucy with a smile and said, "It was no problem. I love my job and it's the craziest thing I ever do!" Lucy smiled and said, "Thank you so much! Please come back and visit me sometime." The fire fighter waved goodbye and drove away in his big truck. + +The end. +"Once upon a time there was a lovely girl named Bella. Bella was a beautiful three year old, who lived in a country house with her Mom and Dad. +Every day, her Mom and Dad would put her in a big bright yellow rocking chair and tell her stories about magical places. She would rock in her chair soaking in every word her parents said and feel so cozy and warm. + +One day, Bella's Mom said, "My lovely girl, let's take a ride on a magic carpet." Bella clapped her hands in excitement and got on the carpet with her Mom. + +The carpet took off and quickly sailed up into the sky. + +Bella and her Mom flew around the world for hours and Bella enjoyed the view of the lovely countryside below. + +Finally, they made it back home and Bella crawled into her rocking chair, saying, "That was the most magical ride ever!" + +Bella closed her eyes and rocked back and forth, feeling the love and magic of the day. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Will. He was only 3 years old and he enjoyed playing with his blocks. One day he was making a tower out of his blocks and he tried his best to make it reach to the sky. When he finished, he stepped back to look at his work and he said to himself: + +"I wish I could reach the same level of wisdom and knowledge as the adult people so I could build bigger towers". + +Will's grandpa overheard what he said and came to him. He smiled at him and said: + +"William, the key to wisdom is honesty. When you match honesty with much effort and study, nothing is IMPOSSIBLE for you". + +Will nodded and thanked his grandpa for the valuable advice. He took it to heart and from that day on he became more honest with himself and with the world around him. With much effort, he finally achieved the same level of wisdom and knowledge as adults. + +Moral: Honesty and hard work are the key to match wisdom and success. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted bear named Betsy. She lived in the forest with her mommy and daddy. Betsy was special, because she loved to dance. + +One day, she and her mommy were walking in the forest when they came across a magical pond. When Betsy looked at it, she noticed a fairy playing in the water. + +"Mommy, look! A fairy!" Betsy exclaimed. + +"Yes I see her, dear," her mommy said. + +The little fairy stopped and waved at them. "Hi, Betsy! Do you like to dance?" + +Betsy smiled. "Yes, I do!" + +"Would you like to learn some of my style?" the fairy asked. + +Betsy happily nodded her head. + +The fairy flew close to Betsy. "First, believe in yourself. If you believe, you can do anything!" she said with a smile. + +Betsy clapped her hands. "I believe!" + +With that, the fairy taught her some of her special moves. By the end of the day, Betsy had learned a new style of dancing. She was so proud of herself and her new style. + +The moral of the story is - believe in yourself, and you can do anything! +One day, Dad was driving the car, but it didn't move. Dad was very worried and said, "Oh no! What can I do?" + +Mum stepped in and said, "Maybe you can reverse the car!" Dad looked a little confused, but he knew Mum was right. So he put the car into reverse and tried to move backwards. + +The car started to move, but it was very difficult. Dad was sweating, so Mum said, "Remember, you have to be careful to avoid the post!" + +Dad did as Mum said and slowly but surely made it through the space between the post and the car. Everyone in the car cheered! Dad had done it! Even though it was difficult and he had been worried, Dad had reversed the car. +Once upon a time, there was a family of four. They were Dad, Mum, their three year old daughter, and their pet dog. + +One day, Dad gave the daughter a frame so she could put her favourite picture in it. She was delighted! She wanted to find the perfect picture to go in the frame. She had so many choices! + +With the frame in her hands, she ran around the house asking everyone which picture she should put in it. + +Mum said, “Honey, why don’t you pick one of your drawings?†+ +The daughter smiled and said, “Yes! I’d like to pick one of my own pictures.†+ +Dad, who was feeling a little uncomfortable with everyone’s attention on him, said, “Why don’t you pick one of the photos of our family? That way, whenever you look at the frame, you’ll always remember your familyâ€. + +The daughter was delighted. She picked her favourite family photo and carefully placed it into the frame. Dad kissed her on the cheek and said, “You’re so lucky to have such a beautiful frame.†+ +The daughter beamed with joy! She would treasure the frame forever! +Once upon a time there was a patient who was sad. He had been feeling sad for weeks and no one knew why. + +One day, he went to see a special healer. The healer asked the patient to tell her what was making him feel so sad. The patient explained his problem and the healer smiled kindly. + +The healer said, “I can help you heal.†The patient looked hopeful and the healer began to work. After a few minutes, the patient noticed a feeling of peace coming over him. He suddenly felt much better. + +The patient thanked the healer. He said, “Thank you for helping me to heal!†The healer smiled and said, “You’re welcome. I’m glad you are feeling better now.†+ +The patient was grateful to the healer and soon he felt happy and healthy. He had been healed from his sadness! +Billy was a happy three year old. One day, he was playing in the park when he heard a loud crash. He ran over to a nearby tree and saw a large, old bird lying on the ground. + +'What happened?' Billy asked the bird. + +'I was sitting in the tree eating sugar when I fell,' the bird replied. + +Billy felt very sorry for the bird and offered to help. He picked the bird up and tenderly placed it back in the tree so it would be safe. + +Then Billy's mum came over and said: 'Well done Billy, you were very kind. Remember, it's important to always help those in need.' + +Billy nodded and looked back up into the tree. Suddenly he realized why the bird had fallen - the sugar must have made it too heavy for the old bird to hold onto the branch. + +Moral: It's important to always help those in need. +Mary had a pencil. She loved it very much. She took it everywhere she went. Mary's friends were very friendly. They wanted to see Mary's pencil. + +When Mary got her friends together, she smiled and said, "Let me show you my pencil!" She raised it in the air, so everyone could see. All her friends smiled and clapped with excitement. + +"My pencil is so cool!" Mary said brightly. She raised her pencil in the air again, and everyone laughed. + +"We love your pencil, Mary!" said one of her friends. + +"And I love all of you too!" said Mary. The friends hugged each other and laughed. They had such a friendly time together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was feeling worried because she had lost her story book. She searched everywhere but she could not find it. + +Then she remembered something. She had taken it with her while going to her grandma's house. She quickly ran outside and started to look around. + +After a while, she saw her grandma coming towards her. She was carrying something in her hands. When the little girl saw what it was, she smiled. It was her story book. + +The little girl was so happy. She thanked her grandma and hugged her tight. Then she carried her story book back home where she could read it again. +Once upon a time there was a kind girl called Lily. She always wanted to explore other lands and experience something new and exciting. + +One day, her grandma suggested that she went on a journey. It was a big surprise for Lily and she loved the idea. She quickly packed her bag and got her passport ready. + +On the day before her journey, something bad happened. She noticed that her passport was not in her bag. She had lost it somewhere. + +Lily was very worried, but her dad and mom were so kind that they suggested she could borrow their passport as long as she wore a head scarf. + +Lily was very thankful and able to take the journey. She was very happy that her family were so kind. +Once upon a time, there was a nest in a tree full of blue birds. The birds were very happy and made the tree their home. + +The birds loved to build new homes each day in the tree. One day, a big purple cloud came and started to rain very heavily. A flood filled the land and the tree was in danger. + +The birds had to work together to build a bridge over the flood quickly. Using their beaks, they worked hard and built the bridge. All the while they were singing and encouraging each other. + +Finally, the bridge was complete, and the birds were safe.They all worked together and used their skills to save the tree. By being kind and helping each other, they saved their home. + +This story teaches us that kindness and teamwork can achieve big things - even if we face challenges ahead! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Molly. She was three years old and loved to explore her home. One day, Molly's mommy said, "Molly, don't go behind the curtain - it's very fragile!" Molly looked really carefully at the curtain. It was made of delicate white fabric with lots of tiny bells hanging from its edges. + +Molly was very curious, so she asked, "Mommy, what's behind the curtain?" + +Her mommy replied, "You'll have to wait and see!" + +Molly was very excited, so she stepped close to the curtain. She gently pulled it aside to take a peek. As she looked through, she could see a big bedroom that had not been used in a very long time. Everything looked very old and fragile, just like the curtain. + +Molly smiled to herself and said, "Oh, this is a special place - I'm going to come here often and see what else I can find!" She stepped away from the curtain and promised not to touch it again. It was much too fragile. +Once there was a girl named Sarah. She loved candy and always wanted more! One day she was walking through the woods and found a mysterious bag full of candy. Sarah excitedly scooped up the candy and started eating. + +Suddenly, a voice said, "That's my candy!" Sarah was frightened and looked around. She saw a weak little boy standing behind her. + +"That's my candy," the boy repeated. "Give it back!" he said. + +Sarah thought for a moment and then said, "I won't give it back; I found it first!" And with that the bag of candy vanished! Sarah was so surprised that she just stood there with her mouth open. + +The boy smiled and said, "Magic can be very helpful!" + +Sarah looked up with awe and said, "Can you show me how to do it?" + +The boy nodded and said, "Maybe one day I can teach you." + +Sarah was so happy that day that she forgot to be weak. From that day forward, she had a new found respect for the power of magic! +Once upon a time, there lived a girl called Ally. Ally was three years old and loved playing in the park. + +One day, while Ally was playing in the park, her shoe fell off and she couldn't find it. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Ally started feeling helpless. She started to cry and said, "Where did my shoe go?" + +Just then, her mom came by and saw what was wrong. She gave Ally a hug and said, "Don't worry, we'll find it." + +Mom and Ally continued to look for the shoe. After a few minutes, they finally found it! + +Ally was very happy and said, "I found my shoe!" + +Mom smiled and said, "See, never give up when looking for something you miss." + +Ally and her mom smiled and went home. +Jack and his mom were in the kitchen together. Jack was looking up movement and looking at the big potato in his mom's hand. He said, "Mom, what are you doing with that big potato?" His mom smiled and said, "Why, I'm going to make french fries for dinner." Jack's eyes got big and he asked, "Can I help?" + +His mom said, "Yes, you can help me cut the potato into fries. Here, take this knife." She handed Jack a white knife and said, "Be careful now." Jack anxiously took the knife and started to cut the potato. + +But then Jack slipped and the knife cut his finger. He started to cry and his mom quickly took him in her arms and said, "It's ok, Jack. Let me see your finger." Jack opened his hand and showed his mom his bleeding finger. His mom wiped away his tears and kissed his finger. + +Jack looked at his mom with a gaze of love and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy." His mom said, "No need to be sorry, Jack. Just be more careful next time." Then Jack smiled again and he and his mom finished cutting the potato together. +A rabbit and a bear saw an empty box. They wanted to paint it. They each got a brush and a pot of paint. The paint was blue, red, yellow and green. The rabbit and the bear painted the box with the four colours. + +Then the rabbit said, "Let's wrap the box with something yummy!" The bear found some string and some sweets. He tied the string around the box and he put the sweets on the box. It looked yummy. + +The rabbit and the bear were so happy with the box. They decided to give it to the fox. +Mama and Dad drove to the beach. It was a bright, sunny day. They brought a picnic with them and were ready for the day. + +Mama and Dad spread out a blanket and breathed in the salty sea air. Daddy smiled at Mama, who was wearing a hat and sunglasses. Daddy laughed and said, "Let's build a sandcastle." + +Mama smiled and they got to work. The castle looked almost perfect! Just then, a hurricane blew in. Mama and Dad grabbed their things and quickly ran to the car. + +Mama said, "We need to stay in the car until the hurricane is ready to go away." + +They stayed in the car and watched the hurricane while they held hands in the back seat. Finally, the clouds cleared and the sun came out. The beach was calm again. + +Mama and Daddy smiled and got out of the car. They walked back to the beach and finished the sandcastle. + +They laughed and smiled, having some of the best fun ever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very curious, so one day she went looking around the house. She soon found a strange object - it was a microscope! She had never seen one before, so she was very excited. + +The little girl picked up the microscope and looked through it. Suddenly, she felt a pinch on her arm. She was so surprised and fearful that she dropped the microscope with a loud crash! + +Looking around, the little girl saw a small insect had pinched her. She opened the microscope and saw the insect clearly. It looked so small and she was amazed how much detail she could make out. + +The girl was no longer scared. Instead, she was curious again. She had learnt an important lesson - there were so many things that she hadn't seen before! +Billy and Ann were best friends. One day, Billy brought a trumpet to school. + +Ann looked at it and said, "Wow! What a cute trumpet!" + +Billy smiled, "I read about it. It said that trumpets can be used to make music!" + +Ann was excited, "Can I play it?" + +Billy nodded, and handed the trumpet to Ann. + +Ann tried to play the trumpet, but it came out loud and squeaky. Everyone in the classroom laughed at Ann. Billy felt bad for her, so he tried to cheer her up. + +He said, "It's ok. Music can be really hard sometimes. Do you want to try something else?" + +Ann shook her head and frowned. "No, it tastes too bitter." + +Billy laughed, "That's because you were trying to read music with the trumpet! Here, let me show you." + +Billy took the trumpet and said the words, "Doo doo dah doo doo." Ann giggled and listened carefully. + +Billy smiled and said, "That's how you read music with a trumpet!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. One day, Jack was playing in the park with his best friend, Sarah. As they were playing, Sarah dared Jack to climb a regular tree. Without hesitating, Jack took the dare and started to climb. + +The branches got higher and higher, until Jack spotted a red leaf way up in the tree. Jack shouted down to Sarah to watch him. He wanted to reach the leaf! + +Jack was very brave, and without fear he kept on climbing. After a few minutes, Jack was able to grab the leaf. He then came down to the ground and showed Sarah his prize. + +Sarah laughed. She was so proud of Jack for facing the dare! Jack smiled, and put the leaf in his pocket. It was a perfect day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She lived in a lovely house with a big backyard. + +One day, Lucy went outside to play in her backyard. She saw all kinds of fun things, like a swing and some trees to climb. + +But then she saw something extra special - buckets, spoons, and all kinds of fun ingredients. Lucy knew what this meant - she was going to mix! + +Lucy put on the biggest smile. She ran to the ingredients, gathered them all up and took them to a special spot in the backyard. + +Just as she was about to get started, she heard a voice. + +"What are you doing, Lucy?" + +Lucy looked up to see her Mom standing in the doorway. + +"I'm going to mix!" said Lucy. + +Her Mom smiled and said, "Well then, you better get started! It looks like a lot of fun!" + +So Lucy started mixing and before long, she had a lovely batch of something special. It smelled so good and it was so much fun! + +Lucy really enjoyed mixing in her backyard. It was one of her favourite things to do! +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird. The bird lived in a tall tree and sang happy songs every day. One day, the bird saw a cute little girl. She had a big smile on her face. "Hello!" said the bird. The little girl giggled and said, "Hello!" + +The bird flew down and landed on a branch next to the girl. They talked for a while about all the things they could see. After a while, the bird said, "Bye bye!" The girl said "Bye bye!" and smiled. She waved to the bird as it flew away. + +The bird flew off, singing a happy song. As it flew, it saw something shining in the sky. It was a bright blue star! The bird thought it was beautiful and wished on the star. Then it flew back to the tall tree and sang its song until the sun went down. +Mia was a competitive child. She was always trying to find ways to prove she was the fastest, strongest, and smartest. One day Mia wanted to tie a knot. She had seen an adult do it before and wanted to give it a try. She had trouble and couldn't quite get it right. + +Mia was frustrated but she didn't give up. She kept trying, twisting and turning the rope until she made a knot. She was proud of herself and couldn't wait to show her parents. + +When Mia showed her parents the knot, they were surprised. They praised her for trying so hard and told her to keep practicing. + +The next day, Mia took a piece of rope to the playground. She saw a group of older kids playing a game and asked if she could join them. The kids weren't sure at first but then decided to let her play. + +Mia wanted to prove she could tie a knot the fastest. She replaced the rope the others were using with her own rope and challenged them to a knot-tying competition. + +The kids thought it was a great idea and accepted the challenge. Mia ended up beating them, proving that she was the fastest knot-tier of all. Everyone at the playground cheered for her, and Mia felt proud of her accomplishment. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Lucy and Jack. They were very excited to join a race. Jack had a pen in his hand. + +Lucy said to Jack, “Let’s go! We need to join the raceâ€. + +“I know but this race is hard!†said Jack, “My pen is not helping me much!†+ +Lucy laughed and said, “It’s ok! Just put the pen away and join me.†+ +So, Jack put the pen away and the two friends joined the race. They ran as fast as they could and they made it to the finish line first! + +Everyone cheered for Lucy and Jack and they were very happy. They had won the hard race and they were so proud of themselves! +One day a little girl was outside playing. She noticed a frog in the garden and ran off to tell her mom. Her mom said, "Let's go upstairs and show Daddy the frog." So the mom and her little girl went upstairs, holding the frog in a green bucket. + +When Daddy saw the frog, he smiled and said, "Look at the cute frog!" Then everyone started applauding. + +The little girl thought this was funny and joined in, clapping her hands! Daddy said, "Let's put the frog in the pond in the backyard." + +So they all went downstairs, holding the bucket of the frog, and put it in the pond. The frog made a splash when it landed in the water, and the little girl laughed. + +"Look at the frog swim," said Mommy. Then the whole family started applauding again! The little girl was happy that the frog was safe in its new home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sam. She was very curious and loved to travel all over the world. She wanted to know what other people did and see new places all the time. + +One day, Sam decided to take a trip to see a lawyer. She thought the lawyer could help her understand the world around her. + +When she arrived, the lawyer was a kind man with a light smile. He asked Sam what she wanted to learn and she said she wanted to know more about laws. + +The lawyer smiled and said, “Laws are rules for people to follow so that everyone is treated fairly. I'll explain it to you more.†+ +Sam was so happy and thanked the lawyer for his help. She thanked him for traveling and taking the time to explain. After that, she returned home feeling much brighter. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah who was three years old. One day, she was playing with her toys in her garden. Suddenly, she noticed a small, pale flea. She was very surprised to see it and asked her mom, "Mom, what is this?" Her mom replied, "It's a flea, sweetie, and it must have come from somewhere nearby." Sarah thought for a while and then said, "Will you bring me a cup of water please?" Her mom was confused and asked, "Why do you need a cup of water, Sarah?" Sarah smiled and said, "I want to bring this little pale flea some water." Her mom smiled and agreed to bring the cup of water. Sarah filled the cup with water and gently set the flea in it. The flea happily swam around and Sarah smiled. She had made a new friend! +Joe and his new friend, Sam, were playing in the garden. Joe found a soap bubble and showed it to Sam. + +"Look, Sam," said Joe. "See the bubble? I'm going to see if I can wipe it!" + +Joe raised his hand, and tried to wipe the bubble away with his finger. But the bubble was very tight; it didn't move at all. + +Joe tried again. He stretched his arm and wiped the bubble with his sleeve. He wiped and he wiped, and finally, the bubble disappeared. + +Joe smiled up at Sam. "See, Sam? I wiped the bubble away. Let's play again!" +John and his mom went to the park. John climbed on the slide and went down. He splashed in the puddle and made lots of bubbles. His mom sat on the bench, wearing a big smile. + +John and his mom kept going to the park. They took snacks and drinks for a picnic. Sometimes John would run and play with the other children. His mom watched and laughed. + +John was growing up and soon he went to university. He was sad to leave, but his mom told him that he would make friends and have lots of fun. John was excited to go. + +After four years at university, John was miserable. He told his mom he wanted to go back home. His mom had a surprise for him. She took him back to the park, the same one they had gone to all those years ago. John was overjoyed and filled with happy memories. His mom said she knew one day he would come back. +One day, a small red rabbit went out to wander around. She hopped across the ground, looking for something exciting to do. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise! The noise was coming from behind her. When she turned around, she saw a dog! He was bigger than the rabbit and he was barking at her. + +The little red rabbit was scared and she began to run. She hopped quickly across the ground and the dog followed her. She kept running, but the dog was getting closer. In a desperate attempt to escape, she hopped into a nearby hole in the ground. The dog couldn't fit in the hole, so he eventually gave up and ran away. + +The little rabbit was safe! She was so relieved and she thanked the hole in the ground for saving her. Her adventure was over, so she hopped back home. She vowed to never wander too far away again. +The icy wind blew outside. Inside, mama sat in a big chair, wiping her brow. She let out a deep sigh. + +"Sometimes I forget how cold it can get," mama said. + +Henry smiled up at her. He pointed out the window at the plane in the sky. + +"I see plane," he said. + +Mama smiled. "Do you want to go outside and fly a kite?" she asked. + +Henry hopped up and down. "Yes!" he said. + +So they put on their jackets, packed a kite, and went into the icy cold outside. Mama held one end of the string, and Henry held the other. He wiped his eyes as the wind rushed past them. + +Mama lifted the kite up into the sky. Henry giggled as they watched it soar away, up and up and up. Henry and mama ran and ran, following the kite until the wind stopped. The kite came tumbling down and mama caught it. + +Henry smiled and hugged her. "More plane?" he asked. + +Mama nodded. "Yes, let's try again," she said. And so, with the icy wind blowing, Henry and mama flew their kite again. +Once there was a little girl. She wanted to stay outside and play all day but it started to get cold. She looked around, but all of her stuff was inside. She had to go inside to get warm. But when she got there, she saw all her friends were still outside playing, and she wanted to stay with them. She asked her mom if she could go back outside, but her mom said no. She kept asking, but it didn't help. + +She was so upset that she started to cry. She didn't want to go inside and she wanted her friends to stay with her. But her mom said it was too cold and she couldn't stay outside. + +Finally, her mom had an idea. She put together some of the girl's stuff and made a warm spot for the girl to stay in. She wrapped her in a warm blanket and filled their spot with warm pillows and stuffed animals. The little girl was so happy she could stay outside and be warm at the same time! +There was once a young girl named Mia. She was very curious and loved to ask questions. Every day she asked her mom so many questions, but this one day her mom was very busy. Mia asked her mom, "Why are you so busy today?". + +Her mom answered, "I am serious because I am trying to pick a cherry from the tree. The cherries are too high up and I need to be very careful to pick the right one." Mia thought about this and decided to help her mom. + +Mia stood up and quickly started to climb the tree. She carefully chose the right cherry and then grabbed it. Then she said, "Mom, I found the right cherry!". + +Her mom was very proud of Mia and smiled. She said, "Thank you Mia. You see, when we work together and help each other, we can do anything! No matter how hard the problem is, it can be solved if we think carefully and work together. That is the answer!". + +Mia smiled and hugged her mom. From then on, Mia always remembered the valuable lesson her mom taught her that day. +Little Johnny was very excited today. His aunt was coming to visit and he had missed her so much. He had heard from his mommy that his aunt had a surprise for him. + +When Auntie arrived, Johnny ran to give her a big hug. She smiled and said, "Johnny, I brought something special for you". Johnny couldn't believe it. He quickly asked what it was. + +Auntie reached into her big purple bag and pulled out a shiny, expensive guitar. Johnny's eyes lit up and he gasped. + +Then Auntie said, "This is for you, Johnny. Now, we can have lots of fun. We can sing and play together". + +Johnny was so excited, he hugged his aunt again and thanked her. He couldn't wait to sing and play his new guitar with his Auntie. He knew the day he spent with his beloved aunt would be one he would never forget. +Once upon a time there was a small girl. She was looking for something to do. She saw a bottle of lotion, so she decided to serve it. She took the bottle and poured the lotion onto her hands. The lotion felt nice and soft on her skin. + +The girl loved feeling the lotion on her hands. She put it on her arms and legs too. She noticed a small bottle in her bag and decided to serve it too. She opened the little bottle and it made a funny noise. + +The girl enjoyed the smell of the lotion. She decided to serve it on her face. She put a tiny bit of lotion on her cheeks and forehead. She enjoyed the way it felt on her skin. + +The girl smiled as she felt the lotion on her skin. She knew she would feel nice and soft all day! Of course, there was only one bottle of lotion, so she had to serve it carefully. +One day, Tom and his mom were going for a walk in the park. Tom was so excited to look around and see new things. Suddenly, he saw a big sack lying on the ground. + +Tom asked his mom, "What is that sack?" + +His mom smiled and said, "It's a package. We will open it when we get home, okay?" + +Tom smiled and kept walking. When they got home, Tom was so excited to open the package. His mom opened it and inside was something really nice. It turned out to be a brand new teddy bear! + +Tom hugged his new teddy bear and thanked his mom. He was so happy and was so glad that he found that sack in the park. +One day, a little boy named James was walking in the woods. Suddenly, he felt a deep itch on his leg. He scratched it but it only made it worse. James kept walking, and then he heard a noise in the distance. He followed the noise. + +After walking for a while, he saw a lantern in the trees. He walked up to it, and saw a rabbit holding it. The rabbit spoke to him. + +"What are you looking for?," said the rabbit. + +James replied, "I'm looking for something to make this itch go away." + +The rabbit smiled. "Ah, I know the perfect place. Follow me!" + +The rabbit took James to a deep cave. Inside, the rabbit showed him magical plants and flowers. + +"Pick one of these," the rabbit said. "It will make your itch go away!" + +James did so, and the rabbit led him back outside. Sure enough, when James used the magical flower, his itch was gone! + +James thanked the rabbit and ran back home. He never forgot the rabbit's kindness, and never forgot to follow the lead of a helpful friend. +Once upon a time, there was an ugly iron. It was so big and heavy that nobody wanted to pick it up. One day, a magical fairy appeared. She waved her wand at the iron and, with a little sparkle, it started to shrink! + +The iron got smaller, and smaller, and smaller until it was so small that a three year old child could easily pick it up. Everyone clapped and cheered, they were so amazed at the magical fairy's powers. + +The child had so much fun playing with their new tiny iron. They pretended it was a spaceship, soaring around the room. They even pretended it was a tiny puppy that they had to feed and look after. + +The time flew by so quickly the child eventually had to go to bed, but the iron stayed small so they could continue playing the next day. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Bella. She lived in a big house with a pretty garden. One day, Bella's mommy said, "let's go outside and I'll show you something special". + +Bella was so excited to go outside and see what it was. She put on her shoes, and they went out into the garden. In the garden, they saw the most beautiful butterfly. + +Bella couldn't believe her eyes. She asked, "Mommy, can I touch it?". Her mother said, "No, darling. But you can watch it and encourage it". + +At first Bella wasn't sure what her mommy meant. But then she saw the butterfly flutter its wings and fly away. She smiled and said, "Mommy, I did encourage it!" + +Her mommy smiled. She said, "Yes, Bella, you encouraged it to fly away. And you know what? You can do this with anything you do in life. You just have to believe in yourself and keep on encouraging yourself." + +From that day on, Bella would remember her mommy's words. Every time Bella was scared to do something, she'd think of that beautiful butterfly and encourage herself to be brave and try. +Once upon a time, there was a small red car. Tom the driver of the car loved nature, so he decided to take a drive in the countryside. + +Driving down a clear road, he saw a field full of beautiful wildflowers. Tom stopped, opened the car door and stepped out. He grabbed handfuls of the soft petals and smiled. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. It was George, a small frog, hopping along. "Hey, Tom," said George. "Why are you picking those flowers?" + +Tom explained to George why he was picking the flowers. "I love nature," he said. "I just wanted to remember this beautiful moment of the field filled with wildflowers." + +George hopped closer and smiled. "That's nice of you. Just don't forget to put the flowers back on the plant after you've taken them. It's important always to share nature with others!" + +Tom thanked George and agreed not to forget. He then grabbed the flowers gently and put them back on the plants before getting back in his car. + +Tom always remembered the lesson he learned that day: always share nature with others so that others may enjoy its beauty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Chloé. She was three years old and loved to play with her toys. One day, Chloé was outside playing in her garden, when she saw an original toy car. She ran over and started to play with it. + +Chloé was having fun, but she didn't notice that she was too close to a big bush. She accidentally bumped into it and the toy car tore. She started to cry and her mom came to her. + +Chloé's mom said, "Don't cry, Chloé. Everyone makes mistakes. You have to be careful next time. Take a break for a moment and think about it." + +Chloé sat on her knees and thought about what her mom said. She remembered the lesson and didn't play too close to the bush the next time. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to make mistakes, but we should try to learn from them. Instead of being upset, take a few moments to think about what lesson we can learn from them. +Once there was a big mouse. He wanted to get some food, but he couldn't find any. He looked in the kitchen and in the garden, but there was nothing to eat. + +Just then, he heard something that gave him a great idea. He saw a man unloading boxes from his truck. Inside were two big boxes full of food! + +The mouse was delighted. He ran to the truck and climbed inside. He grabbed some food and took it back to his home. + +The mouse was so happy because now he had a supply of food, and he would never be hungry again! He was grateful to the man for supplying him with food. +One day, Jack asked his friend Jane a question: "Do you like to play?" Jane thought for a moment. She had a clear answer in her mind, but before she could say anything, Jack started to suffer. + +He grabbed his arm and fell to the ground with a cry. Jane panicked and she ran to Jack’s side to help him. She quickly called for help and soon an ambulance came. The doctor examined Jack and found out he had a broken bone. + +Jane was angry and confused. She asked Jack why he had suffered and why he had asked her that question. The doctor had given Jack some medicine for the pain, but Jack was too in pain to answer Jane’s question. + +The ambulance soon left, leaving Jane alone with her questions. She didn’t understand what had happened and why Jack had suffered. She was left alone with her unanswered questions, feeling sad and confused. +Once upon a time there was an elderly lady who lived in a small house with her daughter. Every day, the elderly lady would cook dinner for her daughter. One day, the elderly lady decided to make something different. She took some clay from outside and put it in her kitchen to see what she could make. + +The elderly lady's daughter came into the kitchen. She saw the clay and asked, “What are you doing, grandma?†The elderly lady smiled and said, “I'm trying to cook something special. I'm going to make clay cakes!†+ +The daughter and the elderly lady put their hands in the clay and made dough. Then they rolled the dough and gave it special shapes. The elderly lady put the clay cakes in the oven while her daughter watched. + +When the cakes were done baking, the elderly lady took them out of the oven and showed them to her daughter. They were beautiful! The daughter smiled and said, “Yummy!†The elderly lady and her daughter enjoyed their clay cakes for dinner that night. +Once upon a time there was a man named John. He got married to a wife named Julie. They were very happy together. They had a small house with a pink door. + +One day, John had to go away for work. He was gone for weeks and weeks so Julie started to feel very lonely and sad. + +Julie was struggling to stay strong, but she just couldn't. She missed John terribly. She lay down in pink bed sheets and cried. + +Then, one day, Julie heard a knock at the door. She got up and opened the door. It was John! + +John said to Julie, "I've come back to be with you. I'm sorry I was gone for so long. I struggled to get back to you". + +Julie smiled and hugged him. They were together again and very happy. +It was a hot summer day. Bill, who was three years old, had carried an enormous melon out to the backyard. He wanted to show it to everyone. + +He yelled out to his mom and dad, "Look at this huge melon I found!" + +His mom, feeling a little uncomfortable, replied back, "Be careful with it, Bill. Don't drop it." + +Bill didn't listen though. He stumbled and came close to dropping the melon. Everyone gasped, worried that it would break. + +Suddenly, Bill's dad stepped up, and gently slapped Bill's hand. Bill yelled as his dad's face turned red. +Bill's dad said, "I'm sorry, but I had to do it. I was trying to protect that melon, and to protect you from getting hurt." + +Bill rubbed his sore hand, but he understood what his dad had done. They all felt relieved, and went inside together. +Once there was a little girl. She was thirsty, so she drank from her cup. It was so nice and cold. She drank and drank until it was all gone. + +Then it was time for the little girl to go and get a haircut. She was so excited. But she felt very weak, so her mom held her hand as they walked to the hairdresser. The hairdresser cut her hair and made it look so beautiful. She was so happy and felt brave again. + +Finally, it was time to go home. On the way, the little girl's mom bought her an ice cream, to help her feel better. She licked it slowly and loved the taste. She was no longer weak, and now felt strong and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a generous family who lived in a small house. One day, the youngest member of the family, a three year old boy, fell off his bike. His parents took him to the hospital, where the doctor said he needed to have anoperation. + +The little boy was scared of the operation. His parents reassured him and talked to the doctor. The doctor was very nice and let the parents stay with their son while he received the operation. + +Once the operation was finished, the little boy felt much better. His parents thanked the doctor and thanked him for being generous in his time. + +The little boy smiled at the doctor and said, "Thank you for letting me get better." The doctor smiled back and said, "You're welcome, little one." +It was a cloudy day, and Jim was playing in the park by himself. He felt very lonely and weak. Suddenly, he heard someone shout from across the street. + +"Jim, catch this!" said the mysterious person. + +He saw a small, blue novel flying across the street towards him. He was so excited and jumped up to catch it. + +When the novel was in his hands, he was filled with joy. He was so happy to finally find something to do besides being all alone. + +But when Jim was about to open the novel, he felt a sharp pain in his hand. He had caught a bee, not the novel! + +Jim was so upset. His adventure had ended with a bad ending because of his weak catching skills. He went home feeling even more lonely and weak. +Once upon a time, there was a brave farmer who lived in the countryside. He worked on his farm every day and made sure it was the best it could be. One day, he heard a loud noise coming from a nearby forest. He decided to investigate, and when he got there he found a little pup who looked scared and alone. + +The brave farmer decided to help the little pup and brought him back to his farm. He asked the pup, “What is your name?†The pup said his name was Ginger. + +The farmer offered to take care of Ginger, but he knew he needed help. So the farmer asked a nearby animal shelter to recommend a good vet for Ginger. The animal shelter kindly recommended a vet, and the farmer took Ginger to go and get checked out. + +The vet gave Ginger a clean bill of health and the farmer took him home. From that day onwards, the brave farmer and Ginger were the best of friends. +Once, there was a boy called Jimmy. He was three years old, and liked to play outside with his friends. One day, when he was out playing, he saw a sight that made him happy and he started running towards it. + +Jimmy’s friends said, “Jimmy, don’t go there!†But Jimmy resisted and kept running. + +When he arrived, he saw something amazing. It was a giant healthy tree full of delicious fruits. Jimmy couldn’t believe it. + +His friends said, “Oh, Jimmy, this is way too high to reach. You can’t get that fruit!†+ +But Jimmy resisted and came up with a plan. He found a stick and used it to pick the fruit. His friends were amazed. And everyone got to eat healthy fruit. + +Jimmy was proud he could resist his friends and get the delicious fruit! +One day, Tommy was feeling very bored. He decided to do something fun to make his day better. So Tommy went out to the store to pick something up. + +When he arrived, the shelves were full of different options. He walked around, looking for the perfect item. + +He finally picked a pack of colourful gum. It was just what he needed to make his day better. + +He went to the cashier with his purchase. When the cashier asked him what he had chosen, Tommy replied excitedly! + +"I chose bubble gum", Tommy said, with a big smile on his face. + +The cashier smiled and gave Tommy his bubble gum. Tommy thanked the cashier and quickly ran out of the store. His day was no longer boring! +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby who loved to be together. One day, the little baby thought about what she could do to make mommy happy. She thought and thought and then had a great idea. She raised her small hands and smiled. + +"Mommy, can you help me crack the egg?" she said. + +Mommy smiled, "Why, of course I can! What a thoughtful thing to do!" + +Together, they cracked the egg and put the yolk and the whites into a bowl. Then, they mixed them together and cooked them. It smelled so delicious! + +Mommy was very proud of her little one. She gave her a big hug and said, "You did a wonderful job". + +The little baby beamed with happiness. From that day forward, she was even more thoughtful of ways to make mommy smile. + +The end. +Sam was a very shy 3 year old. He rarely talked to anyone and was always too scared to try new things. + +One day, his mother brought home a new computer. It was big and colourful, and she showed him how to use it. But Sam was too shy to even look at it. + +That night, as he was going to bed, something strange happened. The computer came to life and started talking to him! + +The computer smiled kindly and said, "Hi Sam, don't be shy. I'm a friendly computer, and I'm here to help you learn." + +Sam was amazed. He decided to give it a try. As he talked to the computer, he became less and less shy until he was smiling and laughing out loud. + +What a strange, but wonderful thing to happen! +The sun was shining on a bright and happy day. Ali and his friend were walking on the beach. They were both grinning and laughing. + +Suddenly, Ali stopped and looked worried. He had forgotten something. He turned to his friend and said, "I forgot my bucket. Can you help me find it? You are so intelligent!" + +His friend eagerly said yes and the two started searching together. Soon enough they found the bucket! Ali was so happy to see it and thanked his friend. + +His friend said, "Friends always help each other. That's what friends are for!" +Once upon a time there was a brave and dependable adventure, Luke. He was always looking for a new challenge and one day set off to find a hidden gem. After a long and tiring day travelling through the woods, Luke was becoming thirsty and so decided to take a break. + +Suddenly Luke heard a voice, +"Would you like some juice Luke?". Luke looked around, but couldn't see anyone. He guessed the voice must be coming from a magical creature. + +"Yes please!" said Luke. +"Then you must solve a riddle to get the drink" replied the voice. + +Luke could not believe it, but he was keen to try to guess the answer! "OK, what is my riddle?" Luke asked. + +"What do we all depend on, but often forget it's there?" asked the voice. +It took Luke a moment, then he guessed the answer: the sky! + +"You got it!" exclaimed the voice, before it magically presented Luke with a big jug of fresh, sweet juice. + +As Luke enjoyed his drink he noticed a sparkle in the jug. It was a beautiful gem! Luke was amazed, but also a bit confused. Then he realized the voice wanted him to find this gem all along! + +Luke thanked the magical creature and kept the dependable gem safe in his pocket. With his thirst satisfied and a new treasure in hand, Luke +Once there was a high hill. On the hill stood a big cone. A little girl called Sue wanted to lie on it. She climbed the hill with difficulty. Finally, she reached the cone and lay down. But, it was very slippery and Sue slipped off. She fell and tumbled all the way down the hill, until she reached the bottom. She was hurt and she cried. Sue never tried to climb the hill and lie on the cone again. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He was deaf, so he couldn't hear anything around him. One day he went out to search for something. + +He was walking around, watching carefully all the places he passed. He noticed a box with a small hole, he put his eye near the hole and saw inside a small animal. It was a mouse, he was surprised. + +Suddenly, the mouse spoke to him. "Please help me, can you open the box? I'm stuck inside". The old man watched the mouse with surprise. He started searching for something to open the box. He found a stick and tried to open the box with it, but it was too hard. + +The old man looked around him and saw a young girl. She had noticed what was happening and came closer to the old man. She looked at the box, she noticed the stick and suggested the old man that if he hit the box the mouse could come out. The old man watched the girl with grateful eyes and hit the box. The mouse came out, she was happy and thanked the old man and the girl. + +The old man watched the mouse run away, he was happy and thanked the girl. She smiled at him and they both went home with a good feeling. +One day, a driver was driving on a highway. He saw a playful dog standing on the road. He couldn't help but stop and measure how adorable the pooch was. + +"I wonder if I can take him home with me," he thought. + +Suddenly, the driver heard a big honk! He quickly turned his head and saw a big truck coming! He didn't have time to move out of the way. The truck smashed into the car and the driver was gone. + +The playful dog ran away quickly, but he kept looking back at the crashed car. He knew his driver was not coming back. Sad and lonely, the dog wandered away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was called Jack. He was three years old and loved to explore. + +One day, he was walking in the woods, when he saw something hidden. Curious, he went closer to take a look. He saw some soup! + +He poked it with his finger. It was very hot, so Jack pulled away his finger quickly. He realized that someone had been cooking the soup. + +So he looked around and spotted a small cabin in the woods. He walked right up to it and knocked on the door. + +The door opened and a small old woman stood before him. She had been cooking the soup! She welcomed Jack inside and he enjoyed a nice bowl of soup with her. The end! +Candy, who was three years old, was excited that her family was going to the movies. She had been asking for days and she couldn't wait. As the family left their home, Candy said "I wonder what will happen at the movies." + +At the theater, Candy couldn't believe her eyes. There was a huge poster of a fierce lion. She ran to her dad and asked, "Is that a lion?" Her dad replied, "Yes, it is a lion." Candy exclaimed, "I want to see the lion movie!" + +Candy and her family found their seats and the movie started. As the movie got intense, Candy asked for popcorn. Her dad said, "Yes, I can get you popcorn." But before he could, the cartoon lion arrived on the screen and roared ferociously. + +Candy screamed with delight and almost forgot to eat the popcorn her dad brought back. As the movie went on, Candy and her family witnessed more exciting adventures and roars of the fierce lion. By the end, Candy declared, "Let's come to the movies every week!" + +Her dad smirked and replied, "Alright, let's make it a family tradition!" +Mommy was in the kitchen when Molly came in. Molly clapped her hands and said, "Mommy, can I take a bath?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Of course, sweetheart." + +Molly smiled and ran to the bathroom. She opened the door and saw the big, blue bathtub in the corner. She lifted the lid and saw that the bathtub was full of warm water. + +Molly was so excited. She climbed into the tub and splashed around happily. She lifted her arms and legs and made funny shapes with the bubbles. + +Mommy came in, drying her hands with a towel. She smiled when she saw Molly playing in the bathtub. + +"Remember to not get too wet," mommy said with a smile. + +Molly nodded her head and said, "I will, mommy!" She lifted her arms and made one last splash before getting out of the bathtub. + +Mommy wrapped a warm towel around Molly and said, "Okay, now it's time for bed!" + +Molly giggled and said, "Good night, mommy!" +Once upon a time there was a girl who was so pretty. She was named Mia and she loved to dance. One night, Mia decided to dance in the forest. + +As she was twirling around in the moonlight, Mia heard loud noises. She stopped dancing and became very scared. Mia yelled: "Who's there?" + +The noise stopped and suddenly she heard a little voice say: "Don't be scared Mia, it's only me!" + +Mia was so relieved and she said: "Oh, it's just you! What are you doing here?" + +The little voice replied: "I came to see your pretty dance Mia. I'm a fairy and it was so beautiful!" + +Mia smiled and said: "Thank you! Can you stay and dance with me?" + +The fairy said: "Yes! I'd love too. Let's dance!" + +So Mia and the fairy danced in the moonlight, twirling and jumping together. They had lots of fun and Mia wasn't scared anymore. +Mama was shopping at the store when she heard a loud squeak. She looked around and saw a little mouse scurrying away in the corner. Mama panicked and dropped her things. But then she noticed the mouse was only a toy! She picked it up and held it close. + +Mama: "Look, Jack! It's a mouse toy!" + +Jack was three years old and smiled. He was excited to gain a new toy! He hugged it close and ran away. But then he heard a strange sound. It was coming from the mouse. He stopped and opened its back. Out came a nasty smell. It was so bitter! + +Jack: "Mama! The mouse smells bad!" + +Mama came over and saw that the toy mouse had filled up with water. She grabbed a cloth and quickly dried it off. She tapped the mouse on the back and it squeaked - just like new. + +Mama: "Don't panic, Jack. I fixed the mouse." + +Jack hugged the toy mouse close. He was so relieved that Mama had saved him. Mama smiled and said, "Let's go home, Jack. We don't want any more mouse panics." +Once upon a time, a mommy and her three-year-old daughter went to the library. +The mommy said, "Let's load some books, sweetheart." +The little girl smiled and nodded her head. +When they reached the library, the little girl was amazed by the bright colors and big pictures of all the books. +The mommy helped her daughter load some sweet books about animals and princesses. +The little girl was so excited. +The mommy said, "Now, it's time to read some stories." +The little girl was so happy. +She looked up to her mommy and said, "This is so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Alice. She was three years old and very creative. Every morning she woke up early and part of her morning routine was to take a bath. + +Alice would pour some soap into the water and pretend it was snowing. She loved imagining all the different scenes she could create. One morning her mum walked in while Alice was playing and watched her imaginative fun. + +"What are you doing sweetheart?", asked mum. + +Alice replied, "I'm turning my bath into a snow party! I'm so creative!" + +Mum laughed and said, "My creative little girl! What a wonderful idea." + +Alice smiled and said, "I love it. Let's go to the snow party!" + +Alice and her mum had a lot of fun pretending they were at a snowy paradise. They laughed, sang and even made snowmen out of the soap bubbles. What a magical morning it was - filled with creativity and joy! +Fred was very eager. He wanted to find a ghost. He was sure one was nearby. Every day he would go to the same spot and wait. He munched on carrots he had found along the way. + +Finally one day he saw something. "Who's there?" he asked, his voice quivering. + +A ghostly figure stepped forward. "I'm the ghost you were looking for," it said. + +Fred was amazed. "Can you teach me how to be brave?" he asked, eager to learn more. + +The ghost smiled. "Eat this," it said, handing Fred a piece of gum. + +Fred took the gum and slowly started to chew. His brave and eagerness grew with every bite. Soon, he was ready to take on the world! +One day, a small bear was walking in the forest. He was happy and playing games. Suddenly, he heard a sound behind him. He looked around and saw a big bear! The big bear was hungry, and he was very worried. He said to the small bear, “Hello! I’m going to bite you!†+ +The little bear was very scared. He did not want the big bear to bite him! He ran away as fast as he could. The big bear chased him and kept trying to take a bite out of him! The little bear ran faster and faster until he found a big tree. He quickly ran up the tree and looked down at the big bear. + +The big bear was angry, but he couldn’t get to the small bear! The little bear was safe and he was no longer worried. He waved to the big bear and said, “Goodbye!†+ +The little bear stayed up in the tree until the big bear went away. Then, he climbed down and continued his adventure in the forest. +Timmy was 3 years old and going to the post office with his mom. He was so excited to get a stamp. When they got to the post office, his mom asked him what he wanted to get on the stamp. Timmy thought very hard and thought that an incredible dragon would be perfect. + +The postmaster smiled and said, "That's a really great idea, Timmy! I don't think I've ever heard of a dragon stamp before." + +Timmy was so happy when he saw the stamp the postmaster handed him. It was incredible! He couldn't stop looking at it and thinking about what the dragon would be doing. + +The next day, Timmy was surprised when he opened his mailbox and found a letter with the same dragon stamp! It was from his grandmother who lived in another town. She must have seen how much he liked the stamp and sent him a letter with it! Timmy was ecstatic and couldn't wait to write her back. +Once upon a time there was a naughty boy. He wasn't very nice and he always caused trouble. One day he was eating an ice cream and he decided to do something terrible. + +He bought a big chain and he used it to lock the playground gate. All the other children couldn't get in and they were very sad. + +The naughty boy laughed and thought it was funny until a big scary police officer came. He said the boy had done something really bad and had to leave. + +The naughty boy felt so scared that he dropped the chain and ran away. He never did anything terrible ever again and the playground was safe once more. +Gigi walked into a small library and looked around. She noticed a wooden table in the middle of the room with a book lying on it. She went across the room to take a closer look. As she opened the book, she heard a whisper. At first it was soft and gentle, but then it became louder and louder. + +Gigi was scared, but she was also curious. She peered over the open book, and saw two eyes. Gigi was shocked! + +The voice said, "My name is William, and I've been trapped inside this book for days. Can you help me?" Gigi was still scared, so she shook her head. + +William smiled and said, "That's ok, please don't be scared. I know you can help me if you try hard." He kept speaking with a tone of voice so soft and gentle that it was almost like a whisper. + +Gigi was a bit scared. But something about William's voice was very comforting, so she took a deep breath and said, "Ok, I will help you." + +So Gigi worked hard and was persistent until, after a few days, she opened the book and found William. He hugged her and thanked her. Gigi smiled and whispered back, "You're welcome." +One day John took his plastic boat to the lake to go swimming. He loved the water and splashing around in the boat. + +John's dad came with him and asked, "Are you ready to go swimming?" + +John smiled and said, "Yes!" + +John's dad said, "That's great, but be careful when you're in the water!" + +John then put on his swimming suit and jumped into the lake. He loved feeling the cool water on his skin. He splashed and kicked and was having a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, he saw something floating in the water - it was a plastic cup! John was embarrassed but he quickly grabbed it out of the water and put it in his pocket. + +John then continued to swim and play around the lake. His dad watched him and smiled. He was so proud of his son! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Faye. She had long, blonde hair and blue eyes. One day she was at the park, playing with her friends. + +Suddenly, her friend Jack passed her a lime. She was so excited! She examined it carefully and smiled. That lime was big and green. It looked so yummy! + +Faye went to take a bite of the juicy lime but something was strange. The lime was dirty. She looked around and noticed that the other limes were not dirty. She wondered why her lime was different. + +That’s when Faye saw a mean dog on the other end of the park. He was licking her lime! She ran away quickly and her friends laughed at her. Faye did not want to go near the dirty lime again. +Once upon a time there were two friends, one was called Tom and the other was called Joe. +Joe was really sad because he wanted to quit playing with Tom. So Tom asked him why he wanted to quit. Joe said he wanted to find a lovely elephant. +Tom smiled and said that he could help Joe find his elephant. They both went off searching together. +After awhile they saw a lovely elephant under a tree. Joe was so happy and excited. Tom said they should name the elephant George. +Joe said, "That's a perfect name, George the elephant! I will never quit having fun with you Tom." +Tom said, "I'm so glad that you found your lovely elephant and that you don't want to quit playing with me". +Joe gave Tom a big hug and said, "I love you" and then they ran off to go play together. +Once upon a time there was a little boy and he had a neighbor. The neighbor was always quiet and the little boy was curious. One day he asked, "What do you do?" + +The neighbor smiled and said, "I balance things." +The little boy was curious so he asked, "What kind of things do you balance?" + +The neighbor said, "Oh, lots of things. I balance the dark and light of the moon, and the rise and fall of the sea." + +The little boy couldn't understand, so his neighbor said, "Why don't you come on an adventure with me and you'll see what I mean." + +The little boy was filled with excitement and so they set off into the dark night. The little boy was scared but his neighbor said, "It will be alright, I will help you balance it." + +The little boy was so grateful and together, they balanced the dark and the light. When the adventure was over, the little boy was amazed and filled with wonder. He had experienced the beauty of balancing the dark and light and he knew that this would be something he would always remember. +Mummy and Daddy were so proud of Sarah. Sarah was a three year old who loved to drive her toy car around the living room. One day she asked her parents if she could drive the car in the elevator. + +Mummy and Daddy looked at eachother, unsure of what to do. + +"Umm... yes," Mummy said, nervously. + +Sarah was very excited. She grabbed her car and ran towards the elevator. She stood at the elevator door, waiting to be allowed inside. Daddy opened the door, and Sarah stepped inside with her car. She placed her car on the floor and gave it a push, driving it around the small space of the elevator. + +Suddenly, the elevator juddered and stopped. + +Mummy and Daddy looked at eachother worriedly. Daddy pressed the help button and soon heard a technician's voice through the speaker. "It seems that Sarah's driving has caused a fault in the system," the technician said. + +Mummy and Daddy were so proud of Sarah for being brave and creative. With a little time and help, the elevator was soon running again. Sarah smiled with joy, knowing that driving in the elevator was the most exciting thing she had ever done. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was very nervous. He was so nervous, he couldn't even eat his breakfast. + +The little boy's mom noticed he was feeling uneasy and asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" + +The little boy took a deep breath and said, "Mommy, I don't want to go to school today. I'm very scared." + +Mommy comforted the boy. She told him there was nothing to be scared of and that she would find a nice pillow for him to take with him to school. + +The little boy was so happy that he had something to hold onto while he was away from home. He smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy!" + +The little boy was feeling much better now. He gobbled up his breakfast before he put his pillow in his bag and went off to school. + +On the way, the little boy held onto the pillow and felt much less nervous. He knew that no matter what, his mom was always there to protect him. +John was poor. He didn't have much, but he was happy. One day he decided to go to the fair. When he arrived, he was surprised to see that the tickets were so expensive. He didn't know what to do. + +Just then, an old man approached him. The old man had a kindly face and said, "Son, I have something you might be interested in". He pulled out an old ticket and handed it to John. "You can have it", he said. + +John was amazed. "This is incredible!" he said. "Thank you so much!" + +The old man smiled. "You're welcome", he said. "It's nice to be able to help a poor boy enjoy the fair". + +John thanked the old man again and quickly went to the entrance to use his ticket. He had a wonderful time and was so surprised that the old man had been so kind to him. +Mummy was standing in front of the window, looking at the garden outside. Little Jimmy had been watching her for a few minutes, but he wasn't sure what she was doing. So he asked, “Mummy, what are you looking at?†+ +Mummy smiled and said, “Look, Jimmy, see the flowers outside? They’re so bright and colourful. Can you see them?†+ +Jimmy nodded, his eyes wide with excitement. He pointed to the window and said, “Look, Mummy! Those flowers look sweet!†+ +Mummy nodded and said, “That’s right, Jimmy. They look very sweet, don’t they?†+ +Jimmy smiled and nodded again. He loved looking at the sweet flowers outside the window. +Tommy was a very stubborn child. He never wanted to do the things his mum asked him to do. This one time she asked him to go get the candlesticks from the top shelf. He was so angry and didn't want to do it. He told his mum, "No, I don't want to." But his mum told him he had to. + +So Tommy slowly dragged himself to the top shelf where the candlesticks were. He slowly loaded the candlesticks into a basket. After a few minutes, the basket was full of candles. He looked at them and started smiling. + +His mum smiled too, and said, "See, that wasn't so hard, was it?" Then she said, "Now if you do the same with the rest of the things I've asked you to do, we'll all be happy!" + +Tommy thought about this for a moment. He knew his mum was right. He could be stubborn, but it was better to follow her instructions. With this happy thought, he got to loading the other things she asked him to get. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to explore. He wanted to see the whole world! One day he found a big hill nearby and decided to climb it. + +The little boy began his journey up the rough hill, but he was too small to reach the top! He sighed as he looked at the view far away. + +Then he saw something smooth and shiny nearby. He bend down to pick it up – it was a stone! He wrapped his little fingers around it and started to climb the hill again. + +He climbed and climbed until he finally reached the top of the hill. He smiled as he looked around – he couldn’t believe the amazing view before him! + +The little boy was very happy and learned a valuable lesson – with work and determination, anything is possible. He looked down at his shiny stone and smiled, knowing that his journey had been well worth it. +One day, Jack went to explore in the forest. He heard a very noisy sound and so he went to examine what it was. As he went closer to find out, he noticed a big skull. He had never seen a skull before so it made him very curious. He touched it carefully and imagined what it must of looked like with a face. He was quite scared but also excited. He looked at it for a long time and then decided to take it home. His mum was very surprised when he showed her the skull and explained where he found it. Jack was so proud to have found something so special. He decided to keep it and put it in his bedroom as a reminder of his special adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. Joe wanted to go outside and play. But, his mother reminded him that he had to put on a mask before he could go out. Joe was not happy, but still he put a mask on his face. + +When Joe was outside, he got a bit dirty. He rolled around in the mud and played with some toys in the dirt. His mother noticed this and reminded him again about the mask. She said, "Joe, remember to keep your mask on and stay clean". Joe nodded and promised to do as she said. + +Finally, Joe had to go inside and take off his mask. His mother saw that the mask was really dirty. She said to Joe, "I told you to keep your mask on, but you didn't listen. Now, I have to clean it". Joe looked ashamed and apologised to his mum. From that day he always remembered to keep his mask on, no matter how much fun he was having. +Mama was explaining to Mark how jail works. + +Mama: "Jail is a place where some people go when they have done something wrong. The people who take care of jail are called jailers. They are gentle with the people in jail, so they won't feel scared." + +Mark: "Can I visit the people in jail?" + +Mama: "No, sweetheart, that's not allowed. But people in jail can come and visit someone on special days." + +Mark: "Can I become a jailer when I grow up?" + +Mama: "Yes, you sure can. But you must be gentle and explain things carefully. That's how jailers help people and make sure they stay safe. Can you promise to be gentle when you're a jailer?" + +Mark nodded. He knew he could do it. He wanted to help people be safe and he wanted to be gentle. +Once upon a time, there were two bears, Bob and Sally. They were walking in the forest and saw an unusual tree. It had wire around it. Sally looked at the tree and said, "What's that?" +Bob replied, "It's a wire tree!" + +The two bears stopped and looked at the tree. They observed the wires wrapped around its trunk and branches. Sally could see something strange moving in one of the wires. She took a closer look and saw that it was a little grey mouse. + +The mouse seemed to be deaf. It was not hopping or squeaking, just sitting there. Bob said, "Let's talk to him!" + +The two bears got closer to the mouse and said, "Hello!" but the mouse was too deaf to understand them. + +In the end, the two bears waved goodbye to the deaf little mouse and went on their way. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named John. He loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, he was playing in his bedroom when his mom called him. + +"John, can you come in here please?" she said. + +John walked into the living room. His mom had a clean pen in her hand. + +"Mom, what’s that?" asked John. + +"It’s a pen, sweetie. I need you to help me wrap it up so we can give it to your uncle as a present," she said. + +John carefully wrapped the pen in a clean sheet of paper. He was so excited to give the present to his uncle! + +When they arrived at Uncle Mark’s house, John presented him the wrapped pen. Uncle Mark was very happy and said, "Thank you for the lovely present, John! I love it!" +Once upon a time, there was a humble little boy. He loved his life and he was always smiling. One day, he wanted to go out and ride his bicycle. But his Dad refused, saying he was too young. The little boy became sad and didn't know why. + +So he asked his Dad, "Why can't I ride my bicycle?" His Dad explained, "It's too dangerous and you're too young to stay safe." + +The little boy was now very upset, so he refused to believe this. He told his Dad, "I can do it, I'm big enough now!" But his Dad said no. + +The little boy thought and thought and finally came up with an idea. He said, "Please let me try. I'll be very careful, I promise!" + +His Dad looked at the little boy, who seemed so humble and brave. So he agreed, and let him go outside and try riding his bicycle. In the end, the little boy was very happy and thankful, and his Dad was proud! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a big bag of sunglasses, and she wanted to show everyone how fun they were. + +One day, she was in the park with her friends and showed them her sunglasses. "Wow!" they said, "Look how colourful they are!" + +One of her friends then asked, "Can I try them on?" + +Amy agreed and said, "Yes, and if you like, you can keep them!" Her friends were so happy and thanked her. + +Next, Amy wanted to show her friends something else. She said, "Let's look for something spicy!" +They looked for a long time until they found a spicy red pepper growing. + +Amy said, "Let's try it!" and gave each of her friends a piece to taste. Everyone thought it was so yummy and agreed that it was spicy. They agreed to yield the rest of the pepper so they could have enough to snack on later. + +Amy smiled, pleased with her adventures that day. Her friends had loved her sunglasses and the spicy treat, and she couldn't wait to come up with more fun ideas. +Once upon a time there was a man who was very loyal. He had a dog and the two of them were always together. One day, the man wanted to go fishing but the dog did not want to come. The loyal man was sad, but he decided to go anyway. + +When the man came back from fishing, he saw his dog laying in the grass. He heard a noise, so he came closer and saw that his loyal dog was being struck by a mean cat! The cat had the dog's ear in its mouth. + +The man rushed to the dog's aid and shooed the cat away. The dog was very frightened and hurt, but the loyal man was there to take care of him. He brought the dog inside and gave him food and a warm bed. + +The loyal man spent all night tending to his dog, until the dog felt better. From then on, he was determined to always keep his loyal dog safe. What a happy ending! +Once upon a time there lived a little girl. She had big, blue eyes and long, brown hair. She loved to play in the garden and explore the world around her. + +One day, when she was playing in the garden, the little girl saw a puppy. It had a shiny, black coat and white feet. It ran around the garden, wagging its tail. + +The little girl ran towards the puppy and said, “Hello puppy! I want to be your friend.†+ +The puppy replied, “I want to be your friend too, but I have never played before. I don't know what to do.†+ +The little girl said, “Let's try to play. I know a game we can play. We can practice walking on our heels.†+ +The puppy and the little girl both tried to walk on their heels. It was a lot of fun. + +At the end of the day, the little girl said, “See! Now you know how to play! Practice makes perfect.†+ +The moral of this story is that practice makes perfect. If we try hard enough, no matter how little we know, we can learn to do anything. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl named Noa. She lived in a big city with a lot of shops and people. One day, Noa wanted to buy a toy with her pocket money. She went to the toy shop and asked for the toy. + +The shopkeeper said, "That will be five dollars. Can you pay for it?" + +Noa nodded and took out her pocket money. The shopkeeper smiled and gave her the toy. + +But then Noa had a problem. She was short one dollar! The shopkeeper looked at her and said, "If you do a favour for me, I can give you a reward. It will be like a job and I'll be your boss." + +Noa thought about it. She remembered her mommy always said that it's good to help others. So Noa said yes to the bossy shopkeeper. He gave her a task, and Noa worked very hard to get it done. + +When she was finished, the shopkeeper gave her a big reward. He said, "That was a very good job. Here's your reward. Now go buy your toy." + +Noa was very happy. She thanked the shopkeeper and got the toy. With her reward, Noa had enough money to buy the toy. She was so excited to show her mummy what she had bought! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He wanted to go to the park to play. But his mom said he wasn't allowed to. She said it was too early for him. Tim was very sad. + +Tim decided to grab his bike and pedal down the street. He went around the corner and saw a field with a big hedge. Tim was very excited. He wanted to explore the hedge. + +So, Tim hopped off his bike and slowly walked up to the hedge. He reached up to touch one of the leaves and it felt very sharp. Tim jumped back and started to cry. He was frightened. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was his mother. She said, "Tim, come back here right now!" Tim started to cry even harder. He was so scared that he had been caught. + +But the mother said, "It's okay! Don't be scared. You can explore the hedge if you stay close to me. I'll make sure you stay safe." Tim felt so happy. He was no longer frightened. + +With his mother close by, Tim started to explore the hedge. He looked at the leaves, touched them and even smelled them. He had such a great time! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Katie and John. They were playing together on the playground. John was wearing a pretty bracelet, and Katie was a bit envious. She wanted it for herself! + +So, she decided to ask John if she could borrow it. She said, "John, can I borrow your bracelet?" John was happy to lend it to her and said, "Sure!" + +Katie put on the bracelet and was very happy. She smiled and thanked John for letting her borrow it. Then they both went back to playing on the playground. + +John was glad that Katie liked his bracelet, even if she was a bit envious! They were best friends for always. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who was playing in her backyard. She loved looking for shapes in the clouds and this afternoon she spotted a triangle. "That's so pretty", she exclaimed. She ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, look at that triangle in the sky. It's so delicate". + +"Lily, we need to hurry", Mommy said as she grabbed Lily's hand. "We need to get home before it gets too dark". + +Lily and Mommy ran down the street, hand in hand, until Lily spotted a triangle on the ground. It was a delicate leaf triangle. She hurriedly scooped it up and said, "Mommy, can I keep it?". + +"Of course, Lily" Mommy smiled. "You hurried for it and it is yours". + +Back at home, Lily put the triangle in her room as a reminder of the afternoon. She always looked at it and smiled, knowing that her Mommy was always by her side. +Once there was a loyal farm dog named Barkley. Barkley lived in a barn and was very proud of his home. Every day he would proudly display his loyalty to the barn by barking loudly when the farm cats got too close. + +One day a passing traveler stopped in at the farm. Barkley ran up to him to introduce himself. The man said, "Hi Barkley! What a nice barn you have here!" Barkley was so happy that the traveler noticed how loyal he was and was excited to show him more. + +The man said, "Let's take a look inside the barn, shall we?" Barkley barked excitedly and led the way. Inside the barn was a big open space. Barkley ran around and showed off all the things he loved about the barn. The traveler smiled and said, "What a loyal pup you are!" + +Barkley was proud to have such a loyal home and will always be proud to display it to everyone who passes by. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Mia. She was three years old and lived with her mum and dad. + +One day Mia wanted to watch a film. She asked her dad if they could watch one. Her dad said "yes, but first you need to drink your milk". Mia made an unhappy face, but did as she was told. + +When Mia had finished her milk, her dad put the film on. Mia was so happy she jumped up and down, and began to dance. As she danced, Mia got very messy! + +Suddenly, her mum shouted from the kitchen. "Mia! You are making such a mess!" Mia stopped dancing and looked at her dad. He smiled and said, "it's ok, you can finish watching the film first." + +Mia smiled with relief and settled down to watch the movie. When it was finished, she tidied up the mess and went to bed. +"Oh no!" exclaimed Jake, as he saw a puddle outside his house. He was playing in the garden but it had started to rain. + +Jake ran inside the house but his shoes were already soaked. His mother saw him, sighed, and said, "We need to get your shoes dry." + +Jake scrunched his face into a dull look and asked, "Can I dry them in the sun?" His mother smiled and said, "Yes, let's go outside." + +So Jake and his mother went outside and laid his shoes in the sun. However, they soon realised that the day was not so sunny. The sky was dull and the sun was not strong enough to dry the shoes. + +Jake's mother said, "It's ok. We will find a way." She took the shoes inside and decided to blow them dry with a hairdryer. She said, "We will have your shoes dry soon." + +Jake smiled and thanked his mother. With his mother's help the shoes were soon dry again. It was good to know that his mother was there to help. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl called Max. Max loved to play and explore. One day, Max found an exit. She was excited and enthusiastic to explore it. + +Max asked her mom if she could go through the exit. But her mom said no. She said that it was too dangerous and not allowed. + +Max was sad. She tried to convince her mum, but her mum still said no. Then Max had an idea. She said she would only go through the exit if her mom allowed her to go with a friend. + +Her mum thought about it and finally said yes. Max was very pleased and hugged her mum. She and her friend went through the exit and made lots of fun memories together. +Once upon a time there was a small girl and she was very happy. She was walking in the park, when she saw an ice-cream stand and was really excited. She ran up to the stand and said to the man, "Ice-cream! Please!" + +The man smiled and handed her an ice-cream. She was so happy that she hugged him and said thank you. + +The girl started to eat the ice-cream, when suddenly, something special happened. She realized that her hand was sticking to the ice-cream cone. She chuckled and smiled. + +The man laughed and said to her, "Do you know what that means?" She shook her head. The man said, "It means you must have been really happy when you got the ice-cream, because your happiness made your hand stick to the cone!" + +The girl smiled and laughed. Finally, she pulled her hand away with a big grin on her face. From then on, every time she ate an ice-cream, she would remember the special feeling of her hand sticking to the cone, and she was very happy. +Once there was a boy who was very small. He was walking down the street, when he saw a restaurant. He thought it looked interesting and so he went inside. + +When the boy went in, he saw a big sack. He wanted to know what was inside, so he opened it. Inside the sack was some money! He was so excited, he put it in his pocket. + +But then the restaurant owners saw him and shouted, "Stop! That's our money!". The boy was scared, so he ran away. + +The owners called the police who found the boy and put him in a small sack. The boy was sad and scared, but the owners took him to the police station. + +The boy was so small that the police felt sorry for him and let him go. But they warned him not to steal again. The boy learnt his lesson and never did it again, but it was a bad ending for him. +Amy and her mom were walking in the park. It was cold outside, and Amy shivered. She saw something strange, like a big thing, but she couldn't figure out what it was. + +Mom said, "Let's go check it out!" + +Mom and Amy went closer, and Amy saw it was a big box. They opened it, and it was filled with toys! Suddenly, Amy heard something and quickly looked around. + +It was a puppy! It was looking right at her and it seemed very happy. Mom said, "You must be very lucky to have this puppy!"Amy was so excited, she gave it a big hug. From that day, she and her new puppy were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Kayla. She loved to play outside in her garden and was always happy. + +One day, Kayla was rushing around the garden, when suddenly she felt a rumbling in her stomach. It felt funny and made her tummy ache a bit. She stopped and rubbed her tummy. She realised she was very hungry. + +Kayla found a sour apple lying on the grass and decided to give it a try. It smelled sweet but tasted sour! "Yuck," said Kayla as she made a face. She decided to go inside and get something else from the kitchen. + +Kayla rushed inside and found a nice snack. She happily ate it and soon felt better. She smiled and went back to playing in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a purple rabbit. His name was Benny. One day, Benny was walking through a meadow when he heard a little voice. + +"Hi, Benny," the voice said. + +Benny turned and saw a little girl. She smiled at him, and said, "Will you accept my friendship?" + +Benny hopped around the girl, as if to say yes. She smiled and laughed. "Great! Now we can be friends forever!" she said. + +The girl hugged Benny and Benny accepted her hug. They both smiled and laughed together. + +From that day on, Benny and the little girl were the best of friends. They spent all of their days playing and hopping around the meadow. Benny was always so happy when he was with his purple rabbit friend. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Hannah. She was three years old and she liked to explore new things. + +Today she went outside to the big park near her house. She could see the big trees, feel the warm sun and heard the bird chirping in the sky. She decided to have a picnic with her mom. + +They arrived at the park and Hannah excitedly ran up to a big bush. She waved her hands and suddenly a big surprise startled her - a big furry caterpillar was crawling out of the bush! + +Hannah's mom let out a big laugh. She told Hannah it was nice to meet her new friend. But the caterpillar looked so anxious on the ground. + +Hannah quickly ran off to the nearby pond. She waved again and scooped up some of the water in her hands. She ran back to the caterpillar and carefully poured the water on the ground. In no time the water made a little drain in front of the bush. The caterpillar was so excited as it crawled away to safety. + +Hannah was also happy that she had been able to help her new friend. She smiled as they waved goodbye. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Timmy who loved to explore. One day, he decided to go outside to explore and saw an icy fence in the distance. He was so excited that he ran towards it despite his mother's warnings. + +When Timmy got close to the fence, he started to climb up. His mother rushed over and said, "Timmy, you need to behave and get away from that fence!" + +Timmy ignored his mother, and kept climbing. He climbed higher and higher and eventually reached the top of the icy fence. As soon as Timmy stood up, he lost his balance and fell, landing hard on the ground. He started to cry and his mother rushed to him to give him a hug. + +The next day, Timmy went to the hospital and the doctor said he was very lucky. He had hurt himself, but it could have been much worse. His mother told him that he should always behave and not go near fences again. + +Timmy was sad, but he listened to his Mother and never again tried to climb a fence. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved sausages. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to buy some. She saw a big, shiny sausage that looked so yummy, but it was expensive. + +Lily said, "Mommy, I wonder if we can buy that sausage? It looks so good!" + +Mommy replied, "I'm sorry, Lily. That sausage is too expensive for us to buy today. But we can still get some other sausages that are just as tasty!" + +Lily was a little sad, but she understood. They bought some sausages and went home to cook them for dinner. They were delicious and Lily was very happy. She said, "Mommy, these sausages are so yummy! Thank you for buying them for me." + +Mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you like them." And they enjoyed their dinner together, happy and full. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He wanted to play with his toy car, but his sister Jenny had it. Timmy asked Jenny to let him play with it, but she said no. Timmy got upset and started to cry. + +Then, their mom came in and saw what was happening. She told Jenny to give Timmy the toy car for a minute so he could play with it. Jenny opened her hand and let Timmy take the toy car. + +Timmy was happy and played with the car for a minute. Then, he gave it back to Jenny and they both smiled. They learned that sharing and letting others have a turn can make everyone happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had long hair that was as yellow as the sun. One day, Lily decided to make her hair look different. She wanted to make it huge! + +So, she asked her mommy to help her. Her mommy got a big brush and started brushing her hair. Lily's hair got bigger and bigger with each brush. It looked like a big fluffy cloud on top of her head. + +Lily was so happy with her huge hair. She ran outside to show her friends. They all thought it was so cool! From that day on, Lily loved to make her hair huge and fluffy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to read books. One day, she went to the library to find a new book to read. She looked through all the shelves but couldn't find a book she liked. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. It was the librarian. "Can I help you find a book?" the librarian asked. "Yes, please," Lily said. "I want a book that is thin and has lots of pictures." + +The librarian smiled and led Lily to a shelf with thin books. Lily found one she liked and said, "Thank you, I found the perfect book!" She checked out the book and went home to read it. She was so happy to have found a new book to read. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her ball. She would throw it up high and catch it. One day, Lily's mom took her to the park to play. Lily was so excited to play with her ball at the park. + +When they got to the park, Lily started to play with her ball. She threw it up high and caught it. But then, a terrible thing happened. The ball went too far and landed in a big tree. Lily wondered how she would get her ball back. + +Lily's mom saw that Lily was sad and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I have an idea. Let's ask the nice man over there if he can help us get your ball down from the tree." They went over to the man and asked for his help. The man got a long stick and was able to knock the ball down from the tree. Lily was so happy and thanked the man. From that day on, Lily was more careful when she threw her ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to help cut some vegetables with a knife. Lily was a little scared, but her mom said she would manage. + +Lily picked up the knife and started to cut the vegetables. She did a good job and her mom was very proud of her. "You're doing great, Lily!" her mom said. + +After they finished cooking, Lily's dad came home and they all sat down to eat. "This is delicious!" her dad said. "Who cut the vegetables?" "I did!" Lily said, feeling very proud of herself. "You did a really good job, Lily," her dad said with a smile. + +Lily felt very happy and proud of herself. From that day on, she knew she could manage to help her mom in the kitchen whenever she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a big farm. He had many animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. The farmer was a kind and helpful man who always took care of his animals. + +One day, a little boy named Timmy came to visit the farm. Timmy was very excited to see all the animals and the farmer. But when Timmy saw the cows, he started to misbehave. He was pulling their tails and making loud noises. + +The farmer saw what Timmy was doing and told him to behave. Timmy didn't listen and continued to misbehave. Later that day, Timmy accidentally stepped on a chicken's egg and broke it. The farmer saw what happened and told Timmy that his misbehavior had consequences. From that day on, Timmy learned to behave and be kind to all animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a yellow flower in the grass. It was so pretty and smelled so good. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. + +Her mommy said, "That flower is a symbol of happiness. It makes people feel good when they see it." Lily smiled and hugged the flower close to her chest. + +Later that day, when it was time to go inside, Lily's mommy told her to shut the door behind her. Lily did just that and went to bed, dreaming of yellow flowers and happy symbols. +Once upon a time, there was a princess named Lily. She lived in a big castle with her mommy and daddy, the king and queen. One day, Lily went for a walk in the forest and met a big, fierce dragon. The dragon said, "Hello, little princess. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily was scared at first, but then she saw that the dragon was friendly. They played together for a while and had lots of fun. Then, the dragon said, "I have to go now. But before I go, I want to give you a kiss." + +Lily closed her eyes and the dragon gave her a big kiss on the cheek. It was a magical kiss that made Lily feel happy and brave. When she went back to the castle, she told her mommy and daddy all about her adventure with the dragon. They were happy that she had made a new friend. From that day on, Lily was never afraid of anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures and explore the world. One day, she went on an adventurous trip to the forest. She walked for a long time until she found a cozy bed made of leaves. Lily was very tired, so she laid down on the bed and fell asleep. + +While she was sleeping, a mischievous fox came along and saw Lily sleeping on the bed. The fox wanted to play a trick on her, so he woke her up and said, "Hello there, little girl. Do you want to play a game with me?" Lily replied, "Yes, I love games!" + +The fox led her deeper into the forest and then ran away, leaving Lily lost and alone. She tried to find her way back to the bed, but she couldn't. She wandered around for hours until it got dark. Poor Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She cried and cried until she fell asleep on the cold ground. + +The next morning, Lily's parents found her body in the forest. They were very sad and couldn't believe what had happened. They buried her in a beautiful garden and put flowers on her grave. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his tools. He had a hammer, a screwdriver, and a saw. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his tools. He saw his friend Billy there, too. + +"Hi, Billy! Do you want to play with my tools?" asked Timmy. + +"Sure, Timmy! I love playing with tools!" said Billy. + +They started to play with the tools, but Timmy noticed that Billy was very competitive. He always tried to be better than Timmy. Timmy didn't like that. + +"I don't like it when you're so competitive, Billy. Can we just play together?" asked Timmy. + +Billy thought about it and realized that he was being too competitive. "You're right, Timmy. Let's just have fun together." + +They played with the tools and passed them back and forth. They built a fort together and had a great time. Timmy was happy that he talked to Billy about being too competitive. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky lived in a pond with his friends. One day, it started to rain really hard and the sky turned dark. Ducky and his friends were scared because the rain was harsh and it made a lot of noise. + +But then, something fun happened! The rain made big puddles and Ducky and his friends started to splash in them. They had so much fun jumping and splashing in the water. Even though it was dark and the rain was harsh, they were happy and having fun together. + +After a while, the rain stopped and the sun came out. Ducky and his friends were tired, but they were also happy. The dark clouds had gone away and the sun made everything look bright and colorful. Ducky and his friends knew that even when things seem scary or harsh, they can always find a way to have fun and be happy together. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who had a new recipe to cook for dinner. She went to the store to buy some groceries. While she was there, she saw a little girl who had a boo-boo on her lip. The mommy gave the little girl a kiss to make it better. + +When the mommy got home, she started to cook the new recipe. She used some salt and pepper to make it taste yummy. The little girl came over to help and she put on an apron. She watched as the mommy cooked the food on the stove. It smelled so good! + +Finally, the food was ready and they sat down to eat. The little girl took a bite and said, "Mmm, this is so good!" The mommy smiled and was happy that her new recipe was a success. After dinner, the mommy gave the little girl a new toy to play with. They had a fun night together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to talk and play with her toys. One day, she found a note on the ground. It said, "Meet me at the park at 3 o'clock." Lily was so excited and she went to the park at 3 o'clock sharp. + +When she got there, she saw a man sitting on a bench. He looked fine, but he was not a nice man. He asked Lily to come closer and she did. Then, he took her hand and said, "Come with me, little girl." Lily was scared and tried to run away, but the man caught her. + +Lily's parents were worried when she didn't come home. They searched everywhere for her, but they couldn't find her. They went to the police and the police found the man who took Lily. They arrested him, but it was too late. Lily was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a large kitten. The kitten was very happy and loved to play with his friends. One day, his friends wanted to play a game that the kitten did not like. The kitten tried to tell his friends that he did not want to play, but they did not listen. + +The kitten started to feel sad and upset. He did not like feeling left out. He decided to talk to his friends and tell them how he felt. His friends listened and understood. They decided to play a different game that everyone enjoyed. + +The kitten learned that it is important to speak up when you disagree with something. It is okay to have different opinions, but it is important to listen to each other and find a solution that makes everyone happy. The kitten and his friends continued to have fun and play together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily's mom took her to the park to play. While they were there, Lily saw some other kids playing hopscotch. She wanted to play too, but she didn't know how. + +"Mommy, can you teach me how to play hopscotch?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, sweetie!" her mom replied. "I'm grateful that you want to learn something new. First, we need to draw the hopscotch squares on the ground." + +Lily's mom drew the squares with chalk and showed her how to play. Lily learned well and had so much fun playing with the other kids. She was grateful to her mom for teaching her something new. From that day on, Lily loved playing hopscotch at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went on a trip with her family to a cabin in the woods. The cabin was small, but cozy. They had a big bed where they could all sleep together. + +One night, Lily was getting ready for bed when her mom said, "It's time to go to sleep, Lily." Lily replied, "But I'm not sleepy yet." Her mom said, "It's okay, you can just lay down and relax." So, Lily climbed into bed and closed her eyes. + +After a few minutes, Lily's dad started to yawn. Lily asked, "Daddy, why are you yawning?" Her dad said, "I'm tired and ready to go to sleep." Lily said, "Me too!" and fell asleep fast. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside. One day, Timmy's mom took him to a park to play. Timmy saw a big pit in the ground and he wanted to play in it. His mom said, "No, Timmy. It's too tough to play in there. You might get hurt." + +Timmy didn't listen and he ran to the pit. He fell in and hurt his knee. His mom helped him out of the pit and said, "Now do you learn that it's too tough to play in there?" Timmy nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I won't do it again." + +From that day on, Timmy listened to his mom and stayed away from the pit. He learned that it was too tough and dangerous to play in there. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books with her parent every night before bed. They would sit on her cozy bed and read stories about princesses and dragons. Lily's parent always made sure to read in a quiet voice so she could fall asleep easily. + +One night, Lily's parent noticed that she was having trouble sleeping. She tossed and turned in her bed, unable to close her eyes. Her parent knew just what to do. They decided to read a special book that they had been saving for a special occasion. It was a book about a magical land where everything was made of candy. + +As they read the book, Lily's eyes grew heavy and she started to drift off to sleep. She dreamed of candy trees and marshmallow clouds. The next morning, Lily woke up feeling refreshed and happy. She thanked her parent for the special book and promised to always read quietly before bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and talk on the telephone with his mommy. One day, Timmy's mommy got a smart phone. Timmy thought it was so cool because it could do lots of things like play games and take pictures. + +Timmy's mommy said, "Hey Timmy, let's play a game. We can pretend to be soldiers and march around the house!" Timmy thought that was a great idea and they both started to march around the house. They pretended to be in a big army and marched up and down the stairs. + +Suddenly, the telephone rang. Timmy's mommy answered it and said, "Hello?" Timmy listened carefully to the conversation. His mommy said, "Yes, this is she. Oh, that's great news! Thank you so much for calling." Timmy asked, "Who was it mommy?" His mommy replied, "It was grandma. She's coming to visit us tomorrow!" Timmy was so excited to see his grandma and they both continued to march around the house, happy and full of joy. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the forest. She wanted to find some fruit to eat. She walked and walked until she found a tree with some warm apples. She was so happy and picked one to eat. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was a bear! "That's my apple," said the bear. "Please give it back to me." Lily was scared, but she didn't want to be mean, so she gave the apple back to the bear. + +Then, the bear said, "I'm still hungry. Can you find me more fruit?" Lily wanted to help, so she went deeper into the forest to find more fruit. She found some berries, but they were too sour. She found some oranges, but they were too hard. She couldn't find any more warm apples. + +When she went back to the bear, he was angry. "You didn't find me any good fruit," he said. "Now I'm going to eat you instead!" Lily was so scared and cried for help, but nobody came. The bad bear ate her up, and that was the end of Lily's adventure in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside and waving his flag in the wind. His flag was red, white, and blue, just like the ones he saw on the 4th of July. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him not to throw rocks at the neighbor's window. Timmy promised he wouldn't, but he forgot and threw a rock anyway. The window broke and the neighbor was very angry. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom found out what happened and punished him by taking away his flag. Timmy was sad because he loved his flag. But he learned his lesson and promised to never throw rocks again. In the end, Timmy got his flag back because he was nice and showed he could be trusted. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny wanted to make a carrot cake for his friends. He went to the garden to pick some carrots. Benny saw a big carrot and tried to pull it out, but it was stuck. He decided to squeeze it with all his might and finally, it came out! + +Benny went back to his house and started to make the cake. He mixed the flour, sugar, eggs, and carrots. He put the cake in the oven and waited. After a while, he took the cake out and it looked delicious. Benny was so happy! He brought the cake to his friends and they loved it. + +Benny felt very successful because his friends enjoyed his cake. He realized that even though he had a hard time with the big carrot, he didn't give up and kept trying. He learned that sometimes things can be difficult, but if he keeps going, he can be successful. Benny felt proud of himself and knew he wasn't foolish for trying. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mom. One day, they made a yummy pastry together. Lily was so happy and proud of her creation. + +But then, her mom asked her to fold the laundry. Lily didn't want to stop playing with her toys, so she didn't fold the laundry. Her mom got very embarrassed when guests came over and saw the messy house. + +The next day, Lily wanted to surprise her mom by making another pastry. But she accidentally put too much salt in it. When they tried it, it tasted terrible and they had to throw it away. Lily felt sad and her mom was disappointed. + +From that day on, Lily learned to always listen to her mom and help with chores. She also learned to be careful when baking. Even though the pastry didn't turn out well, they still had fun making it together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and make things with his hands. One day, Timmy's mommy told him they were going to the store to buy a new board for him to draw on. Timmy was very happy and creative. + +When they got to the store, Timmy saw many different boards. There were big boards and small boards, colorful boards and plain boards. Timmy couldn't decide which board he wanted. He looked at all of them for a long time, but he still couldn't make up his mind. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw another little boy looking at the same boards. The other boy wanted the same board as Timmy. They both reached for the board at the same time and started to argue. Timmy's mommy told them to be kind and share. Timmy thought about it and decided to let the other boy have the board. He knew he could be creative with any board he had. In the end, Timmy went home happy, knowing he made the right decision. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a penny that was very shiny and she loved it very much. One day, she went to the park to play and she saw a boy playing with a long stick. She asked the boy if she could play with the stick, but the boy said no. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Then, she saw a bird trying to lay an egg in a nest. The bird was having a hard time because the nest was too small. Lily had an idea. She gave the bird her penny and asked the boy if he could help her make a bigger nest with his long stick. The boy agreed and they worked together to make a bigger nest. + +The bird was very happy and laid her egg in the new nest. The boy and Lily became friends and played together for a long time. They even found some more pennies on the ground and gave them to the bird to help her build a bigger home. From that day on, Lily knew that sharing was the best thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her red jacket and wore it every day. One day, she went outside to play and fell down. She hurt her knee and started to cry. Her mommy came to help her and gave her a band-aid. + +The next day, Lily went outside to play again. She was having fun until a big dog came and scared her. She tried to run away, but her jacket got stuck on a fence. She couldn't get away and the dog bit her. She cried and cried, and her mommy came to help her again. + +Sadly, Lily had to go to the hospital because the dog hurt her very badly. She had to stay there for a long time and couldn't wear her red jacket anymore. She was very sad and missed playing outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play and have fun with her friends. One day, Lily's mommy told her there was going to be a party at their house. Lily was so excited! + +At the party, Lily and her friends played games and ate yummy cake. But then, Lily accidentally knocked over a vase and it broke into many pieces. Everyone became serious and looked at Lily with disappointment. + +Lily felt very sad and wanted to cry. But then, her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Let's clean it up together." They cleaned up the mess and continued to celebrate the party. Lily learned that it's important to take responsibility for her actions and that accidents can happen, but it's important to fix them and continue to have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim liked to watch TV all day. His mom would tell him to clean his room, but Tim didn't like to organize his toys. He just wanted to watch TV. + +One day, Tim's mom asked him to clean his room again. Tim said he would do it after he watched his show. But he got so caught up in the show that he forgot to clean his room. His mom came in and saw that his room was a mess. She was very mad. + +Tim's mom told him that he couldn't watch TV for a week. Tim was sad and cried. He wished he had listened to his mom and organized his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play dress-up and wear his favorite superhero costume. One day, Timmy's friend came over and they decided to play together. Timmy's friend wanted to wear Timmy's superhero costume, but Timmy didn't want to share. + +Timmy's friend felt sad and left Timmy's house. Timmy felt guilty for not sharing his costume and wanted to make it up to his friend. Timmy decided to take his superhero costume to his friend's house and give it to him as a gift. + +When Timmy's friend saw the costume, he felt very happy and they both played together wearing their superhero costumes. Timmy learned that it's important to share and not to feel guilty when you make a mistake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty rose in her garden. The rose was fragile and needed lots of care. Lily would water it every day and make sure it got enough sun. + +One day, Lily saw that the rose had turned a different color. It was no longer pink, but a beautiful shade of red. She was so happy that she twirled around in the garden. + +Lily loved her rose very much and would show it to all her friends. They would all say how pretty it was and how it smelled so good. Lily was proud of her rose and took good care of it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to sing. She sang so loud that her mommy would cover her ears. One day, Lily's mommy took her to a store with lots of toys. Lily saw a big microphone and asked her mommy to buy it for her. Her mommy said no, but Lily still wanted it. + +As they walked around the store, Lily saw a display with a toy microphone that looked just like the one she wanted. She asked her mommy to buy it for her, and her mommy said yes. Lily was so happy that she couldn't keep her mouth closed. She ran around the store singing into her new microphone. + +When they got home, Lily's mommy helped her set up the microphone. Lily sang into it as loud as she could, but something strange happened. The microphone made her voice sound even louder! Her mommy had to cover her ears again. From then on, Lily learned to use her microphone more quietly, so she wouldn't hurt anyone's ears. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy brought home a new newspaper. Lily was excited to read it. She loved looking at the pictures and reading the words. + +As she was reading, she saw a picture of a sad puppy. "Mommy, why is the puppy troubled?" asked Lily. "The puppy is lonely and needs a new home," replied her mommy. + +Lily knew what to do. She wanted to help the puppy. She asked her mommy if they could adopt the puppy and give him a new home. Her mommy agreed and they went to the animal shelter to pick up the puppy. Lily was so happy to have a new furry friend. They played together and read the newspaper every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind dog named Buddy. Buddy was the owner's pet, and he lived in a big house. One day, Buddy's owner had to go away for a long time. Buddy was sad because he missed his owner. + +But Buddy was a smart dog. He managed to open the door and run outside. Buddy went on an adventure to find his owner. He walked for a long time until he found his owner's house. Buddy was happy to see his owner again. + +Buddy's owner was very compassionate. She gave Buddy a big hug and a treat. Buddy was happy to be back with his owner. From that day on, Buddy never left his owner's side. He knew that his owner loved him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to play in his backyard. He had a big tree and a swing, and he liked to run around and play with his toys. One day, he saw a little bird in his backyard. The bird was harmless and cute, and the little boy wanted to be friends with it. + +But then, a big dog came into the backyard. The dog wanted to fight the little bird, and the little boy was scared. He didn't want the bird to get hurt. So, he picked up a stick and tried to scare the dog away. The dog ran away, and the little bird was safe. + +From that day on, the little boy always kept an eye on the backyard to make sure that no one would harm his harmless little bird friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and watch the sunset. The sunset was very pretty with lots of colors in the sky. + +One day, Lily went outside to watch the sunset. She saw a pretty light in the sky and said, "Wow, that's so pretty!" But then, she heard a loud noise. It was a big truck coming down the road. + +Lily didn't see the truck and the driver didn't see her. The truck hit Lily and she got hurt very badly. She couldn't say anything because she was hurt too much. + +The sunset was still pretty, but Lily couldn't see it anymore. She went to the hospital and the doctors tried to help her, but it was too late. Lily didn't make it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run fast through the fields and pick flowers. One day, she found a beautiful lily flower and picked it. + +As she was running back home, she saw two dogs fighting. She tried to separate them, but they were too strong. Suddenly, one of the dogs bit her leg and ran away. + +Lily cried and cried until her mom came to help her. Her mom saw the bite and knew it was bad. They went to the hospital, but the doctors couldn't save her leg. From that day on, Lily couldn't run fast anymore and she never picked flowers again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved watching cartoons on TV. He would stare at the screen for hours, laughing at the funny characters. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him to turn off the TV and go outside to play. Timmy didn't want to go outside, he wanted to watch his cartoons. He started to cry and his mom got tough with him. She said he had to listen to her. + +Timmy went outside, but he was still upset. He saw some other kids playing, but he didn't want to join them. He just sat on the sidewalk and stared at the ground. Suddenly, he saw a big dog coming towards him. He was scared and tried to run away, but the dog chased him and bit him. Timmy was hurt and had to go to the hospital. He learned that sometimes it's important to listen to grown-ups and not stare at the TV all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went on a very long trip to the beach. They used a map to help them find their way. + +When they got to the beach, Lily heard the waves crashing against the shore. She loved the sound and wanted to play in the water. Her mommy and daddy helped her put on her swimsuit and they all went for a swim. + +After playing in the water, they sat on the beach and had a picnic. Lily's mommy and daddy brought sandwiches, fruit, and cookies. Lily was so happy and full. She fell asleep on the beach and dreamt about all the fun adventures she would have with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest with his animal friends. One day, Benny's friend, a little rabbit named Rosie, came to him and said, "Benny, it's getting cold outside. You should wear a scarf to keep warm." Benny didn't have a scarf, so Rosie gave him one. + +Benny loved his new scarf and wore it everywhere. One day, while he was playing with his friends, the wind started to blow really hard. Benny's scarf flew off his neck and into a tree. Benny was sad and didn't know what to do. His friend, a wise old owl named Oliver, said, "Benny, don't worry. I can help you get your scarf back. But first, we need to shut our eyes and think really hard." + +Benny and his friends shut their eyes and thought really hard. Suddenly, the wind stopped blowing and the scarf fell out of the tree and into Benny's paws. Benny was so happy and thanked his friends for their help. From that day on, Benny made sure to always keep his scarf tied tight so it wouldn't fly away again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet loved to fly high up in the sky and feel the wind in its feathers. One day, Tweet saw a big white cloud and decided to soar up to it. + +As Tweet was flying, it saw a little girl named Lily watching a cartoon on her tablet. "Hi, Lily!" Tweet chirped. "What are you watching?" + +"I'm watching a funny cartoon about a silly cat," Lily replied with a smile. + +Tweet landed on a nearby tree branch and watched the cartoon with Lily. It was so funny that they both laughed and giggled together. + +After the cartoon ended, Tweet said goodbye to Lily and flew back up into the sky. It soared towards the big white cloud and felt so happy and free. From up high, Tweet could see the whole world and it was the most beautiful thing it had ever seen. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. It was very old, so it was called "ancient". In the castle, there was a king who loved to smoke. He had an "ashtray" in every room. One day, a small mouse entered the castle. The king was very scared of mice, so he called his guards. But the mouse was very brave and said, "I surrender! Please don't hurt me." The king was surprised and asked, "Why did you come here?" The mouse replied, "I just wanted to see this ancient castle." The king smiled and said, "You are very brave. Let's be friends." And from that day on, the mouse and the king shared the castle and all the ashtrays. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to act like a princess and wear pretty dresses. One day, she asked her mommy if they could have a tea party together. + +"Mommy, can we have a tea party please?" asked Lily. + +"Of course, my pretty princess!" replied her mommy. + +Lily and her mommy got out their tea set and made some tea. They sat at the table and pretended to sip their tea like fancy ladies. + +"I love acting like a princess with you, mommy," said Lily. + +"I love having tea parties with you, my sweet girl," replied her mommy. + +Lily felt so happy and loved spending time with her mommy. She knew that they would have many more tea parties and act like princesses together in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a piece of string on the ground. She picked it up and started playing with it. + +Suddenly, a boy came up to her and said, "That's my string! Give it back!" Lily didn't understand why the boy was being so rude. She said, "Why are you being mean? I just found this string." + +The boy realized he was being rude and said, "I'm sorry. You can keep the string. I just really like it." Lily smiled and said, "It's okay. You can play with it too." And from that day on, they became friends and played with the string together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily wanted to take a bath in her bathtub. But when she went to the bathroom, she saw that her bathtub was missing! She looked around but couldn't find it anywhere. + +Lily asked her mom where the bathtub went, but her mom didn't know either. So, they decided to go to the store to buy a new one. At the store, they found a bathtub that was very special and original. Lily loved it and thanked her mom for buying it for her. + +When they got home and tried to install the new bathtub, they realized that it was too big for their bathroom. Lily was sad and disappointed. But then, her mom had an idea. She remembered that their neighbor had a big bathroom and maybe they could use the bathtub there. + +Lily and her mom went to their neighbor's house and asked if they could use their bathtub. The neighbor was very kind and said yes. Lily was happy and thanked her neighbor for letting her use their bathtub. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes things don't go as planned, but there is always a solution. And it's always important to be kind and thankful to others who help us. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she built a snowman with her friend Max. They gave him a big bell for a hat and a carrot for a nose. + +As they were playing, the sun came out and the snowman started to melt. Lily said, "Oh no, our snowman is melting!" Max replied, "Don't worry, we can build another one tomorrow." + +Lily learned that things don't last forever, but it's important to enjoy them while they're here. So the next day, they built a new snowman and had even more fun than before. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Benny. Benny lived in a big forest with lots of trees. One day, Benny was walking through the forest when he saw a lumberjack cutting down a tree. Benny was confused because he didn't understand why the lumberjack was cutting down the tree. + +The next day, Benny saw the lumberjack again and this time, he asked him why he was cutting down the trees. The lumberjack explained that he needed the wood to build houses and furniture for people. Benny forgave the lumberjack because he now understood why he was cutting down the trees. + +From that day on, Benny and the lumberjack became friends. The lumberjack would always ask Benny for his opinion before cutting down a tree and Benny would help him choose which trees were okay to cut down. Benny was happy that he could help his friend and protect the forest at the same time. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny heard a loud whistle. He looked around and saw a hunter with a gun. Benny was scared and didn't know what to do. + +He ran to his friend, a wise old owl, and asked for help. The owl told Benny to stay calm and hide in a bush until the hunter went away. Benny did as he was told and waited until the hunter left. + +After the hunter was gone, Benny thanked the owl and asked him why he was so calm. The owl replied, "Being calm helps us think clearly and find solutions to our problems." + +From that day on, Benny remembered to stay calm in scary situations and to always ask for help when he needed it. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the market with his mommy. They saw a big cauliflower and Timmy said, "Wow, that's a big vegetable!" His mommy said, "Yes, it is. Let's take it home and make some yummy soup." + +On the way home, Timmy saw a dog shaking its fur. He said, "Look mommy, the dog is shaking himself like this!" Then, the dog barked and Timmy got scared. His mommy said, "Don't worry, he's just saying hello." + +When they got home, Timmy helped his mommy cut the cauliflower and put it in the pot. His mommy said, "You did a great job, Timmy. I'm proud of you." They cooked the soup and ate it together, feeling happy and full. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers in the meadow. One day, she saw a big pile of ash on the ground. She didn't know what it was, but she thought it looked funny. + +Lily started to play with the ash, making a mess and getting it all over her clothes. When her mother saw her, she was very angry. She told Lily to clean up the ash and go inside. + +Lily felt sad and ashamed. She wanted to make her mother proud, so she tried to clean up the ash as fast as she could. But she accidentally knocked over a candle and started a fire. Everyone had to evacuate the house and the fire burned everything down. + +Lily learned a hard lesson that day. She knew she shouldn't have played with the ash and she felt very sorry for what she had done. Even though she tried to fix it, the damage was already done. +One day, a funny vendor named Tom was selling toys in the park. He had a big smile and a big hat. All the kids loved to buy toys from him. They liked to hear him laugh and tell jokes. + +A little girl named Sally came to the park. She saw Tom and his toys. She wanted a toy but had no money. Sally thought of taking a toy when Tom was not looking. But her friend, Billy, said, "No, Sally! That's not right. If you take a toy, you will be punished." + +Sally thought about what Billy said. She knew he was right. She did not want to be punished. So, she asked Tom, "Can I have a toy, please?" Tom smiled and said, "I'll give you a toy if you promise to be good and not take things without asking." + +Sally promised to be good. Tom gave her a toy, and they all played together in the park. The kids learned that it is better to ask and be good, instead of taking things and being punished. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a boy named Tom. Tom was a very ignorant boy. He did not know a lot of things and did not like to learn new things. One day, Tom found a shiny copper coin on the ground. He was very happy and wanted to keep it. + +Tom went to the market with his new copper coin. He saw a toy he liked, but the shopkeeper said Tom needed more copper coins to buy it. Tom was sad and did not know what to do. He saw an old man who was good at twisting things. The old man could twist things into beautiful shapes. + +Tom asked the old man to twist his copper coin into a pretty shape. The old man said, "I can twist it, but first, you must learn something new." Tom thought about it and decided to learn. He learned how to count and how to be nice to others. The old man twisted the copper coin into a beautiful shape, and Tom was very happy. + +The moral of the story is that learning new things can help you in life and make you happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. She would blink and laugh as the snow fell on her face. Lily was a very creative girl. + +One day, Lily decided to make a big snowman. She rolled the snow into big balls and stacked them on top of each other. She found sticks for arms and a hat for its head. Her snowman looked very funny and she was proud of her creative work. + +As the sun went down, Lily went inside to eat dinner. She looked out the window and saw her snowman. It seemed to blink at her! Lily smiled and waved at her new friend. She couldn't wait to play in the snow again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful girl named Sue. She loved to decorate her room with pretty things. One day, she found a big vase in her house. Sue thought it would be fun to put the vase in her room. + +Sue took the vase to her room and started to decorate it with stickers and paint. She put flowers in the vase to make it look nice. Her room looked very pretty with the vase in it. + +But then, her little brother Tom came into her room. He saw the vase and wanted to play with it too. Tom tried to pick up the vase, but it was too big for him. The vase fell and broke into many pieces. Sue and Tom were both sad because the pretty vase was gone. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a lazy cat named Tom. Tom liked to sleep all day and did not like to play. He did not help his family catch mice or clean up the house. Tom's family was not happy with him. + +One day, Tom found a big leak in the house. He saw water coming out of a pipe. He thought, "I can fix this leak and make my family happy." Tom tried to rub the leak with his paws, but the water kept coming out. He tried again and again, but the leak did not stop. + +Tom did not know what to do. He was too lazy to learn how to fix leaks. The water filled up the house and made everything wet. Tom's family was very sad and angry. They had to leave their home because of the leak. Tom felt bad that he could not help his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to tell stories. He lived in a big tree near a pretty lake. Every day, he would fly high up in the sky and look for new friends to tell his stories to. + +One day, the little bird met a loud frog. The frog liked the bird's stories and wanted to hear more. They sat by the lake and the bird told the frog many stories. They were very happy together. + +But one day, a big storm came. The sky was very dark and the wind blew very hard. The little bird tried to fly back to his tree, but the wind was too strong. The loud frog tried to help, but he could not. The little bird was blown far away and could not find his way home. The frog was very sad, and he missed his friend who told him stories. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a smart girl named Lily. She had a best friend, a soft teddy bear named Teddy. Lily and Teddy were always together. They played, ate, and slept together. + +One day, Lily saw a pretty lamp in the store. The lamp had many colors and made the room bright. Lily wanted to buy the lamp, so she asked her mom, "Mom, can we buy the lamp, please?" Her mom said, "Yes, Lily, we can buy the lamp." + +They brought the lamp home and put it in Lily's room. At night, when it was dark, Lily turned on the lamp. The room became bright and colorful. Lily and Teddy felt happy and safe. They hugged each other and said, "We love our new lamp. Good night, Teddy." And they slept well with their new lamp shining brightly. +Once upon a time, there was a large cat named Tom. Tom was very hungry. He went outside to look for food. + +Tom saw a piece of cake on the ground. He was happy and wanted to eat it. But a little bird saw the cake too. The bird flew down and took the piece of cake in its beak. + +Tom was sad and began to frown. He wanted the cake back. So, he made a plan. He found a small toy and showed it to the bird. The bird saw the toy and wanted to play with it. + +Tom and the bird traded the toy for the piece of cake. They both were happy. Tom ate the cake, and the bird played with the toy. From that day, Tom and the bird became good friends. +One day, a boy named Tim found a different arrow in his yard. It was shiny and pretty. Tim wanted to play with the arrow, so he asked his friend, Sam, to come over. + +"Sam, let's play with this arrow I found," said Tim. Sam came over and looked at the arrow. "Wow, that is different," said Sam. They took turns throwing the arrow in the air and watching it fly. + +As they played, a bird saw the arrow and wanted it too. The bird took the arrow and flew away. Tim and Sam were sad. They wanted the arrow back. + +They asked a big, strong man to help them. "Please, let us get our arrow back from the bird," they said. The man nodded and helped them. He climbed a tall tree and got the arrow back for Tim and Sam. + +Tim and Sam were happy to have their different arrow back. They thanked the man and played with the arrow all day. +Once upon a time, there was a shy horse named Bob. Bob lived on a ranch with many other animals. He had many friends, like the cow, the duck, and the pig. But Bob was too shy to play with them. He would watch them play from far away. + +One day, the cow said, "Bob, come play with us!" Bob was scared but wanted to try. He slowly walked over to his friends. They were playing a game where they had to remove their hats and put them back on. Bob thought it looked like fun. + +As they played, Bob became less shy. He started to laugh and have fun with his friends. Soon, Bob was not shy anymore. He learned that it was okay to be scared, but it was also important to try new things. And from that day on, Bob played with his friends every day on the ranch. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be afraid to try new things, even if you're shy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play outside. One day, he saw a trail in the woods. He was very enthusiastic to explore it. + +Tim asked his friend, Sam, "Do you want to join me on the trail?" Sam said, "Yes, I want to join you!" So, they both went on the trail together. + +As they walked, they saw a big tree and a pretty flower. They had fun playing on the trail. Then, they went back home. Tim and Sam were happy that they joined each other on the trail. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to speak with all the animals in the forest. One day, Ducky went to the stream to find new friends. + +At the stream, Ducky saw a big fish. "Hi, Fish! Can we be friends?" Ducky asked. Fish smiled and said, "Yes, Ducky! We can be friends." + +Ducky and Fish played and talked by the stream all day. They had so much fun together. And from that day on, Ducky and Fish were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a yellow bucket. She loved her bucket very much. She took it with her everywhere she went. + +One sunny day, Sue went to the beach with her mom and dad. She brought her yellow bucket with her. Sue filled her bucket with sand and made a big sand castle. She was very happy. + +Sue saw a friend from school at the beach. His name was Tim. Sue waved to Tim and he waved back. They played together with Sue's yellow bucket. They made more sand castles and had a lot of fun. At the end of the day, Sue and Tim waved goodbye and went home with their families. +One day, a big boy named Tim had a football. He liked to play with it all by himself. He was very independent. He didn't want to share his football with anyone. + +A little girl named Sue saw Tim playing with his football. She asked, "Can I play with you?" Tim said, "No, I want to play alone." Sue was sad and walked away. + +Later, Tim saw Sue playing with a toy car. He wanted to play with her. Tim thought about it and decided to invite Sue to play football with him. Sue was happy! They played football together and had lots of fun. Tim learned that playing with friends was more fun than playing alone. +One day, a little girl named Lucy was playing in her room. She had a big, soft wrap that she loved to wear. Lucy liked to pretend she was a queen with a beautiful cape. She would run and jump, and the wrap would fly behind her like a flag. + +Lucy's mom came into the room and saw her playing. "Lucy, be careful not to drop your wrap on the floor," she said with a serious face. "We don't want it to get dirty." + +"I won't, Mommy," Lucy promised. She held on tight to her wrap as she played. But then, she heard a knock on her door. It was her friend, Timmy, from next door. + +"Hi, Lucy! Can I play with you?" Timmy asked. Lucy nodded and showed him her wrap. They both played with the wrap, being careful not to drop it. + +After a fun day of playing, Lucy and Timmy were tired. They sat down and wrapped themselves in the big, soft wrap. They were happy they didn't drop it and could still use it to keep warm. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy that he loved very much. It was a soft, cuddly bear. He would rub it every night before he went to sleep. + +One day, Tim took his toy to the park to play. He saw a girl named Sue with a big, shiny toy car. Tim felt envious. He wanted the toy car for himself. So, he made a plan to take it away from Sue. + +Tim went to Sue and asked if he could play with her toy car. Sue said no, because it was her favorite toy. But Tim did not listen. He took the toy car and ran away. Sue was sad and cried. + +Tim played with the toy car, but he did not feel happy. He missed his cuddly bear. When he went back to get it, it was gone. Tim was very sad. He had lost both the toy car and his cuddly bear. He learned that taking things from others can lead to a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play with her toys. One day, she saw a big piece of cardboard. Sue had an idea. She wanted to make something with the cardboard. + +Sue asked her mom for help. Together, they cut the cardboard and made a big, tall castle. Sue was very proud of her castle. She showed it to her friends. They all liked it too. They played with the castle all day. + +At the end of the day, Sue learned that it is good to share. She was happy to share her castle with her friends. Sue's friends were happy too. They all had fun playing together. The moral of the story is that sharing makes everyone happy. +One day, a little girl named Amy found a dark muffin in the kitchen. She wanted to eat it, but she had a fun idea. Amy decided to attach a note to the muffin. + +Amy wrote a note that said, "For Mommy." She found some tape and used it to attach the note to the muffin. She put the muffin on a plate and left it on the table for her mommy to find. + +When mommy came into the kitchen, she saw the dark muffin with the note. She smiled and gave Amy a big hug. They both sat down and shared the yummy dark muffin together. +Once upon a time, there was a playful little dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and jump all day. He lived on a farm with his family. The farm had many animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. There was also a big field of oats. + +One sunny day, Spot went to the oat field to play. He saw the tall oats sway in the wind. Spot decided to turn around in circles, chasing his tail. He was having so much fun, and the oats seemed to dance with him. + +As Spot played, a little bird flew down and landed on an oat stalk. The bird was happy to see Spot being so playful. It started to sing a beautiful song. Spot and the bird became good friends, and they played together in the oat field every day. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the store with her mom. Lily saw a lot of candy on the shelf. She wanted some candy, so she asked her mom, "Can I have some candy, please?" Her mom said, "Yes, you can pick one." + +Lily looked at all the candy and had a question. She asked her mom, "Which candy is the best?" Her mom said, "I like the red candy, but you can pick any candy you like." Lily picked the red candy because her mom liked it too. + +As they walked back home, it started to rain. Lily and her mom got very wet. When they got home, they dried off and Lily ate her red candy. She was happy and said, "Thank you, mom, for the candy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia was a troubled girl because she always wanted to see her friends, but they lived far away. One day, Mia decided to go for a walk to find her friends. + +As she walked, she saw a little bird. The bird was sad too. Mia asked the bird, "Why are you sad?" The bird replied, "I can't find my mom. I miss her love." Mia felt sad for the bird and said, "Let's find your mom together." + +Mia and the bird walked and walked. They saw many things on their way. Finally, they found the bird's mom. The bird was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mia. Now I feel love again." Mia was happy too because she had made a new friend. From that day on, Mia was no longer troubled. +Once upon a time, a sheep named Fluffy wanted to travel. Fluffy had lots of wool. Her wool was rough, but she liked it. She wanted to see new places and meet new friends. + +One day, Fluffy met a bird named Chirpy. Chirpy said, "Hi Fluffy, where are you going?" Fluffy said, "I want to travel and see new things." Chirpy said, "I can help you. I can fly and show you the way." + +Fluffy and Chirpy traveled together. They saw big trees and pretty flowers. They played in the grass and had fun. At the end of the day, Fluffy thanked Chirpy for helping her. They were happy to be friends. +One day, a boy named Tim went to a big store with his mom. They took the elevator to go up. The elevator went up and up. Tim liked the elevator. It was fun and fair for everyone to use. + +But when they got to the top, the elevator stopped. It did not move. Tim and his mom had to remain in the elevator. They were stuck. Tim was sad and scared. His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, we will get out soon." + +After a little while, the elevator started to move again. It went down and down. When the door opened, Tim and his mom were happy. They left the elevator and went home. Tim learned that even when things go wrong, they can get better. +One day, a boy named Tim found a tool. The tool was big and red. Tim was happy he found the tool. He wanted to show his friend, Sam. + +Tim and Sam liked to play together. But today, they were troubled. They could not agree on what to do with the tool. Tim wanted to dig, but Sam wanted to build. They both disagreed. + +Tim and Sam thought and thought. Then, they had an idea. Tim would dig with the tool, and Sam would build. They worked together and made a big sand castle. They were not troubled anymore. They were happy they could play together. +Once upon a time, there was a comet named Coby. Coby was angry because he was always alone in the sky. He wanted friends to play with and support him. So, Coby decided to find friends who would help him feel better. + +Coby saw some stars in the sky. He asked the stars, "Will you be my friends and support me?" The stars said, "Yes, we will be your friends and help you when you are angry." Coby was happy to have the stars as his friends. + +One day, Coby was very angry. The stars saw him and came to help. They talked to Coby and made him feel better. The stars supported Coby and made him happy again. From that day on, Coby was never alone and always had his friends, the stars, to support him. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a bald man named Tom. Tom had a mine where he dug for pretty stones. One day, while he was working in the mine, he found a shiny, round rock. He was very happy and decided to show it to his friend, Sue. + +Tom went to Sue's house and said, "Look, Sue! I found a shiny rock in my mine! It's so pretty!" Sue looked at the shiny rock and said, "Wow, Tom! That's a very nice rock! Can I hold it?" + +Tom gave the shiny rock to Sue. But when Sue held the rock, she accidentally dropped it on the ground. The shiny rock broke into two pieces. Tom and Sue were sad. They didn't know what to do. + +Then, Tom had an idea. He said, "Let's put the two pieces together and make a necklace!" So, Tom and Sue worked together to make a beautiful necklace with the shiny rock. They were happy again, and they both learned that even when things break, they can still be fixed and made into something new. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He wanted to buy a toy. He went to the toy store with his mom. He saw a toy weight. It was big and round. Tim thought it was safe to play with. + +Tim asked his mom to buy the toy weight. She said yes. They went home. Tim was very happy. He played with the toy weight all day. He felt strong and safe. + +One day, Tim was playing with the toy weight in his room. He was not careful. The toy weight fell on his foot. Tim cried. His foot hurt a lot. His mom came to help him. She was sad too. The toy weight was not safe after all. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to imagine she was in a wild, beautiful garden. The garden had many pretty flowers and trees. + +One day, Lily found a small bottle of perfume. It smelled like the wild garden she imagined. She put some on her wrist and started to dance. + +As she danced, Lily felt like she was really in the wild garden. She laughed and played all day. The perfume made her dreams come true. And Lily was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his toys. One day, he found a new toy. It was a flexible tool. The tool could bend and twist. + +Tim had a friend named Sam. Sam saw the flexible tool and wanted it. Sam said, "Give me the tool!" Tim did not want to share. They both began to demand the tool. + +Then, Tim's mom came. She saw the boys fighting. She told them to share the flexible tool. Tim and Sam learned to play together. They had fun with the tool and became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a thin cat named Pepper. Pepper loved to play and search for things. One day, Pepper went outside to search for a big red ball. + +As Pepper was searching, he met a dog named Buddy. Buddy asked, "What are you searching for, Pepper?" Pepper replied, "I am searching for my big red ball. Can you help me?" Buddy said, "Yes, let's search together!" + +Pepper and Buddy searched high and low. They looked under trees and behind bushes. Finally, they found the big red ball near a big rock. Pepper and Buddy were so happy! They played with the ball all day and became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Tim saw a big, disgusting bug in his room. He was scared and didn't want the bug to stay. + +Tim ran to his mom and told her about the bug. His mom said, "Don't worry, I won't allow the bug to stay in your room." She went to Tim's room and took the bug outside. Tim was happy that the bug was gone. + +Later, Tim went outside to play with his friends. They saw the bug again, but this time, they weren't scared. They knew the bug couldn't hurt them. So, they let the bug stay outside and played together. They all had fun and the bug didn't bother them anymore. +One day, a polite girl named Lily wanted to bake a cake. She had a secret recipe from her mom. She was very excited to make the cake. Lily went to the kitchen and put on her apron. + +Lily's friend, Tim, came over to play. He saw Lily in the kitchen and asked, "What are you doing?" Lily said, "I am making a cake with a secret recipe." Tim wanted to help, so they started baking together. + +They mixed the cake and put it in the oven. When it was done, they took it out and let it cool. Then, they put icing on it and shared it with their friends. Everyone loved the cake and said it was the best they ever had. Lily and Tim were very happy. +One day, a normal cat named Tom loved to look out the window. He saw many things outside like birds, cars, and people. He liked to watch them and wished he could play with them too. + +One morning, Tom's friend, a little girl named Sue, came to visit. She saw Tom looking out the window and asked, "Tom, do you want to go outside and play?" Tom was very happy and meowed loudly. Sue opened the door and they went outside together. + +They played in the sun and had a fun time. Tom chased birds and Sue laughed. After a while, they went back inside. Tom was tired but happy. Now, when Tom looked out the window, he remembered the fun day he had with Sue. +One day, a little boy and his brother went to play outside. The sun was shining and it was a light, happy day. They ran and jumped in the soft green grass. The little boy saw a big red ball and wanted to play with it. + +"Brother, let's play with the red ball!" the little boy said. The brother smiled and said, "Yes, let's play!" They kicked the red ball and laughed. They had so much fun playing together. + +After a while, the little boy was tired. He said to his brother, "I am tired. Let's go home." The brother said, "Okay, let's go." They walked home, holding hands. The little boy and his brother had a fun day playing with the red ball in the light, happy sun. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there was a little frog named Spring. Spring was a very flexible frog. He could jump high and far, and he loved to play with his friends. + +One sunny day, Spring saw a small fly buzzing around. The fly was lost and could not find its way home. Spring wanted to help the fly, so he used his flexible legs to jump up and catch the fly. He held the fly gently in his hands and asked, "Where is your home, little fly?" + +The fly told Spring that its home was near the big tree by the river. Spring knew where the big tree was, so he jumped with the fly in his hands to take it home. When they got to the big tree, the fly was very happy and thanked Spring for his help. + +Spring felt good that he had helped the fly find its home. From that day on, Spring always helped his friends when they needed it, and they all learned to help each other too. The moral of the story is that it is important to help others when they need it, because it makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a long toy train that he loved to play with every day. He would run the train around his room, making "choo choo" sounds as it went. + +One day, Tim's friend, Amy, came over to play. Amy saw the long toy train and asked, "Can I play with your train, Tim?" Tim thought about it for a moment and then said, "Yes, you can play with my train. I will allow you to play with it." + +Amy and Tim played with the long toy train all day long. They took turns making the train go around the room, and they had so much fun together. When it was time for Amy to go home, they both agreed that they had a great time playing with the long toy train. +One day, a little girl named Lucy found a peanut on the ground. She picked it up and saw that it was not clean. Lucy wanted to eat the peanut, but she knew she should ask her mom first. + +"Mom, can I eat this peanut?" Lucy questioned. Her mom looked at the peanut and saw that it was not clean. "No, Lucy, it's not clean. We should wash it first," her mom said. + +So, Lucy and her mom went to the kitchen and washed the peanut. After it was clean, Lucy's mom said, "Now you can eat the peanut." Lucy ate the peanut and it was very yummy. + +Lucy learned that it is good to ask questions and listen to her mom. She also learned that it is important to make sure things are clean before eating them. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl. Her name was Lily. She had a special power. Her power was to make flowers grow. + +One day, Lily went to a park. The park had no flowers. Lily wanted to use her power. She touched the ground with her hands. Beautiful flowers began to grow. + +People saw the flowers and were happy. They said, "Thank you, Lily!" Lily felt good. She loved using her power to make the world beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside and discover new things. One day, she went for a walk in the park with her mom. + +While walking, Lily saw a big orange on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. Lily's mom told her it was a foolish thing to do because it might be dirty. But Lily wanted to keep the orange, so she put it in her pocket. + +Later, Lily and her mom went home. Lily washed the orange and ate it. It was sweet and yummy. From that day on, Lily always looked for oranges in the park. She never forgot the day she discovered her first orange. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was very scared of the dark. Every night, he would panic when the sun went down. He would run to his bed and hide under it. His bed was on one side of the room, and a big window was on the other side. + +One day, Spot's owner, a kind girl named Lucy, had an idea. She thought of a way to help Spot not be scared of the dark. She put a small light next to Spot's bed. The light was not too bright, but it was enough to make the dark go away. Spot looked at the light, and he was not scared. + +That night, when the sun went down, Spot did not panic. He saw the small light by his bed and felt safe. He lay down on his bed and slept all night without being scared. From that day on, Spot was never scared of the dark again, all thanks to the little light and Lucy's love. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a kind boy named Tim. Tim loved to help others and make them happy. One day, Tim went to the park to play with his friends. + +At the park, Tim saw a girl named Lily who was trying to pass a ball to her friend, but she was not able to do it. Tim went to her and said, "I can help you pass the ball to your friend." Lily looked at Tim and smiled. "Thank you, Tim. That would be great!" she said. + +Tim showed Lily how to pass the ball to her friend. He held her hand and helped her throw the ball. When Lily was able to pass the ball, everyone clapped and applauded. They were all happy that Tim was kind and helped Lily. From that day on, Tim, Lily, and all their friends played together and had lots of fun at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. On the tree, there was a perfect pear. It was big and round. A little boy named Tim saw the pear. He wanted to eat it. + +Tim asked his friend, Sam, "How can we get the pear?" Sam said, "Let's throw a ball at it!" They threw the ball, but it did not work. The pear did not fall. + +A nice dog came by and saw them. The dog said, "I can help!" The dog jumped high and grabbed the pear. The pear fell down. Tim and Sam said, "Stop! Thank you, dog!" + +Tim and Sam shared the perfect pear. They were happy. The dog was happy too. They all played together and had fun. +One day, a small boy named Tim went to play with his friends. They wanted to play a game with a ball. Tim was very happy and excited. He saw a light ball that was easy to kick. He said, "This ball is good for our game!" + +Tim's friend, Sue, found a match. She said, "Let's see who can kick the ball the farthest!" All the friends lined up to take turns. They all kicked the ball as hard as they could. Tim was the last one to go. He felt nervous but ready. + +As Tim ran to kick the ball, he heard Sue shout, "You can do it, Tim!" With a big smile, Tim kicked the ball very far. All his friends clapped and cheered. Tim was so happy. He said, "Thank you, Sue, for believing in me!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was playing outside with his toy car. He saw a light butterfly flying around. Tim wanted to catch the butterfly, so he ran after it. + +The butterfly went near a drain. Tim was scared to go near the drain. He saw his friend, Sam, playing nearby. "Sam, can I borrow your net?" Tim asked. Sam said, "Yes, you can borrow my net, but be careful near the drain." + +Tim took the net and went near the drain. He was very careful. The light butterfly was flying close to the drain. Tim used the net to catch the butterfly. He was so happy to catch it. + +Tim said, "Thank you, Sam, for letting me borrow your net." Sam smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tim. I'm glad you caught the butterfly." Tim and Sam played with the butterfly for a while, and then they let it go. The butterfly flew away, and Tim and Sam went back to playing with their toys. +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to ride his bike. He put on his helmet and went outside. Tim saw a big red chimney on a house down the street. He thought it looked like a fun place to ride his bike. + +As Tim rode his bike, he saw a lemon tree with sour lemons. He picked one and tried to eat it, but it was too sour! He made a funny face and laughed. Tim put the sour lemon in his pocket and kept riding. + +Tim rode his bike all the way to the big red chimney. He looked up and saw a bird sitting on top. The bird said, "Hello, Tim!" Tim smiled and waved at the bird. Then, he rode his bike back home, happy that he had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with paper. One sunny day, Tim found a big piece of paper in his room. He was very happy and decided to make something fun with it. + +Tim sat down and started to twist the paper. He twisted it again and again until it looked like a long snake. Tim was very patient as he carefully made his paper snake. When he was done, he showed it to his mom. + +"Look, Mom!" Tim said. "I made a snake with the paper!" His mom smiled and said, "Wow, Tim! You were so patient and did a great job twisting the paper. I am proud of you!" Tim felt happy and proud of his paper snake. He played with it all day, and it was his new favorite toy. +Once upon a time, there was a creative lawyer named Tom. He loved to make pretty pictures and fun stories. One day, he met a girl named Sue. Sue didn't like Tom. She would say, "I hate you, Tom!" + +Tom was sad. He wanted to be friends with Sue. So, he made a beautiful picture for her. He showed the picture to Sue and said, "I made this for you, Sue. Can we be friends?" + +Sue looked at the picture and said, "No! I still hate you, Tom!" She took the picture and tore it into pieces. Tom was very sad and cried. He never talked to Sue again, and they never became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little kitten. The kitten was very enthusiastic and loved to play all day. One day, the kitten's mom told her to stay near the big tree while she went to find some food. + +The kitten tried to stay near the big tree, but she saw a butterfly and wanted to play. She followed the butterfly far away from the tree. The kitten was having so much fun, but she forgot what her mom told her. + +Soon, the kitten was lost and didn't know how to get back to the big tree. She was very sad and scared. But then, she saw the butterfly again! The butterfly led her back to the big tree, just as her mom came back with food. The kitten was so happy to be back with her mom, and she promised to always stay close to the big tree. +Once upon a time, in a big universe, there was a sleepy cat named Luna. Luna loved to do many things like play, eat, and sleep. She was a very happy cat who lived in a small, cozy house with her best friend, a little girl named Mia. + +One day, Luna and Mia decided to go outside and play. They played fun games like hide-and-seek, tag, and catch. Luna was very good at all the games because she was fast and smart. After a long time of playing, Luna started to feel very sleepy. + +Mia saw that Luna was sleepy, so she said, "Let's go home, Luna. You can take a nap and I will read a book." Luna agreed and they went back to their small, cozy house. Luna curled up in her favorite spot and fell asleep. She had happy dreams about the big universe and all the fun things she could do with Mia. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a group of ants decided to go on a march. They wanted to find some yummy food in the sunshine. The ants were very excited to go out and play. They put on their little shoes and hats, and started to march. + +The ants marched slow and steady, making sure not to leave anyone behind. They could feel the warm sunshine on their backs as they marched along. They saw pretty flowers and soft grass on their way. The ants were very happy to be outside in the sunshine. + +Finally, the ants found a big, sweet cookie in the park. They knew it was the perfect treat after their slow march. The ants worked together to carry the cookie back home. They were proud of their march in the sunshine, and couldn't wait to share the cookie with their friends. +Once upon a time, a horse named Brownie lived in a big field with many other horses. Brownie was very easy to ride and many children loved to ride on his back. One day, a new horse named Blackie came to the field. Blackie was very big and strong, but he was not easy to ride. + +All the children wanted to ride on Brownie because he was easy, but nobody wanted to ride on Blackie. Blackie felt sad and left out. Brownie saw this and decided to help. He told the children that they should give Blackie a chance and try to ride him. + +At first, the children were scared, but Brownie stayed by their side and encouraged them. Eventually, the children tried to ride Blackie and found out that he was not as hard as they thought. From that day on, Blackie was happy and had many children who wanted to ride him. Brownie had taught everyone that it is important to give others a chance and not to judge them by their appearance. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play on the shore with his favorite toy boat. One day, Timmy's mom told him they needed to sell their house and move far away. Timmy was upset because he loved his home and his friends. + +Timmy's mom took him to the real estate office to sell their house. Timmy saw a shiny toy boat in the office and asked his mom if he could have it. His mom said they didn't have enough money to buy it because they needed to sell their house first. + +Timmy was sad, but he decided to help his mom sell the house. He made a sign that said "House for Sale" and put it on the front lawn. Soon, a nice family came and bought their house. Timmy was happy because he helped his mom sell the house, but he still wished he could have the shiny toy boat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and collect twigs. One day, she found a white twig that she liked very much. + +Lily showed the twig to her friend, Timmy. "Look at my pretty twig!" she said. + +Timmy replied, "That's nice, can I see it?" + +Lily handed Timmy the twig and he accidentally broke it in half. "Oh no!" cried Lily. "My twig is broken!" + +Timmy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry. Let's go find a new twig for you to seat on." Lily smiled and they went off to find a new twig to sit on together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play at the park. One day, she found a shiny toy car on the ground. "Mine!" she said, picking it up. + +Just then, a friendly little boy came over and asked, "Can I play with your car?" Lily didn't want to share her new toy, but then she remembered what her mommy always said: "Sharing is caring." + +So, Lily lifted the car up and handed it to the boy. They played together and had so much fun. After a while, the boy said, "Thank you for sharing your toy with me. You are a good friend." + +Lily felt happy inside because she made a new friend and learned that sharing is always the best thing to do. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help her in the kitchen. Lily was excited to help her mom. Her mom gave her a pot to hold. "Can you hold this pot, Lily?" her mom asked. Lily nodded and held the pot tightly. + +Then, her mom asked her to cover the pot with a lid. Lily was nervous because she had never done it before. "I am nervous, Mommy," she said. Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. I am here to help you." Her mom showed her how to cover the pot with the lid. + +After a while, the food was ready. Lily's dad came to the kitchen and said, "Wow, it smells delicious!" Lily was happy that she could help her mom. "I covered the pot, Daddy!" she said proudly. Her dad smiled and said, "You are such a great helper, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little baby. The baby was very small and could not talk yet. The baby's big sister was very jealous of the baby because the baby got lots of attention. One day, the big sister tried to spoil the baby's toy by taking it away. But the baby did not mind because the baby was too little to understand. The mommy saw what the big sister did and told her it was not nice to spoil the baby's things. The big sister felt bad and gave the toy back to the baby. From that day on, the big sister learned to love the baby and not be jealous anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy sword that he loved to play with. One day, he saw a bigger boy with a shiny weapon. It was a modern gun. Timmy wanted to see it, so he asked the boy if he could pull the trigger. But the boy said no, because it was a dangerous weapon. Timmy was sad, but he understood that guns are not toys. He went back to playing with his toy sword, happy to be safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to help wash the dishes. Lily took a dish and started to wash it with soap and water. She loved the way the bubbles made her hands tickle. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came into the kitchen. He was holding a toy car and wanted to play. Lily showed him the charming dish she was washing and asked him to help. He smiled and shook his head, which made Lily giggle. They continued to wash the dishes together, shaking the bubbles off each one before placing them in the dish rack to dry. + +After they finished, Lily's mommy came into the kitchen and saw all the clean dishes. She was so proud of Lily and her little brother for helping. She gave them both a big hug and thanked them for being such good helpers. From that day on, Lily and her brother loved to wash dishes together and shake the bubbles off just like they did that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a teddy bear named Brownie. One day, Lily's mom gave her a package and said, "Lily, this is a unique package. You should keep it safe." + +Lily was so excited to open the package, but she didn't want to separate from her teddy bear. She hugged Brownie tightly and said, "Brownie, we will open the package together." Brownie nodded his head and they both went to Lily's room to open the package. + +As they opened the package, they found a beautiful necklace inside. Lily was so happy and she put the necklace on. Brownie also admired the necklace and said, "It's so unique!" Suddenly, Lily's little brother came into the room and grabbed the necklace. + +Lily tried to take the necklace back, but her brother was too strong. He pulled the necklace so hard that it broke into pieces. Lily and Brownie were so sad. They hugged each other and cried. Lily's mom came into the room and asked what happened. Lily said, "Our unique necklace is broken. It's all separated now." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she found a shiny penny on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Jack. + +"Look, Jack! I found money!" said Lily. + +Jack looked at the penny and said, "Wow, that's beautiful! I guess you're lucky to find it." + +Lily smiled and put the penny in her pocket. She felt happy and grateful for her good luck. From that day on, she always kept an eye out for more money on the ground when she played outside with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a black dog named Spot. One day, Timmy was playing with Spot when he noticed a boo-boo on his thumb. Timmy's mommy came to examine his thumb and put a band-aid on it. + +Later that day, Timmy and Spot went for a walk in the park. Timmy saw a bug on the ground and he wanted to examine it. He picked up the bug and looked at it closely. Spot was curious too and sniffed the bug. + +As they continued their walk, Timmy saw a big tree with a black bird on a branch. He pointed to the bird and said, "Look Spot, a black bird!" Spot barked and wagged his tail. Timmy and Spot had a fun day exploring and examining all the things around them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy. Lily loved Teddy very much and always took him everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily's mommy asked her to clean her room. Lily didn't want to clean her room because she was playing with Teddy. But her mommy said she had to clean her room or she couldn't play with Teddy anymore. + +Lily started cleaning her room and found a lot of dust under her bed. She remembered her mommy telling her to clean under her bed every week. She was jealous of her friends who didn't have to clean their rooms. But she knew it was important to keep her room clean, so she kept cleaning until it was spotless. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, her mom reminded her to put on sunscreen before going outside. Lily forgot, but her mom reminded her again. + +Lily played with her toys for a while, but then she remembered that she wanted to pick some flowers. She ran over to the palm tree in the corner of the yard, where she knew there were some pretty flowers growing. + +As she picked the flowers, her little brother came outside. "What are you doing?" he asked. "I'm picking flowers from the palm tree," Lily replied. "Wow, you're famous for being good at finding pretty flowers!" her brother exclaimed. + +Lily smiled and continued picking flowers, feeling happy and proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to go on adventures in the park with his owner, Emily. One day, Emily took Spot to the playground where he saw a big slide. Spot was scared to go down the slide, but Emily encouraged him to be adventurous and try it. + +After a few tries, Spot made it down the slide and felt very proud of himself. Emily told Spot that it's important to be adventurous and try new things, even if they seem scary at first. + +Later that day, Emily showed Spot how to exercise by running and playing fetch. Spot had so much fun that he forgot he was even exercising. + +When they got home, Emily showed Spot how to polish his shiny red collar. Spot didn't understand why he had to do it, but Emily explained that taking care of his things is important and it makes them last longer. + +From that day on, Spot was more adventurous, loved to exercise, and always made sure to polish his collar to keep it looking nice. The moral of the story is to try new things, take care of your things, and have fun while exercising. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around. One day, Timmy decided to go for a jog. He ran and ran until he found an ancient jar buried in the ground. Timmy was so excited to find the jar! He carefully dug it up and held it in his hands. The jar was very old and had beautiful designs on it. Timmy decided to keep the jar and show it to his mommy and daddy when he got home. They were very proud of Timmy for finding such a special treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, Lily was scared of the dark and wanted to use her flashlight. But her flashlight was broken, and she didn't know how to fix it. + +Lily's mom came in and asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" Lily told her about her broken flashlight. Her mom said, "Let me teach you how to fix it. It's an ancient flashlight, but we can still make it work." + +Lily's mom showed her how to open the flashlight and put in new batteries. Lily was so happy that she could use her flashlight again. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for teaching me how to fix it!" From that day on, Lily was never scared of the dark again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees and play outside. One day, she saw a big closet in her room. It looked very useful, so she decided to open it. + +But when she opened the closet, she saw a big spider. Lily was scared of spiders, so she ran away. She didn't want to go back into her room because she was afraid the spider might come out again. + +Lily's mom noticed that she was upset and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the spider in the closet. Her mom went into the room and found the spider. She used a broom to sweep it outside. After that, Lily felt much better and was able to go back into her room and climb onto her bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to stories from her grandma. One day, Lily asked her grandma to tell her a warm story. Her grandma settled down on the couch and began to tell a story about a kind rabbit who helped his friends. + +After the story, Lily asked her grandma why the rabbit was so kind. Her grandma explained that being kind makes people happy and helps them feel good inside. Lily thought about this and decided she wanted to be kind like the rabbit. + +From that day on, Lily tried to be kind to everyone she met. She shared her toys with her friends and helped her mom with the dishes. Lily learned that being kind made her feel warm and happy inside, just like the rabbit in the story. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One sunny day, she went outside to play in the grass. She saw a small insect crawling on the ground. It was black and had wings. Lily thought it was cool, but she was a little scared because she didn't know what kind of insect it was. She reached out her hand to touch it, but it flew away. + +Lily decided to play some more and went to swing on her swing set. She felt the warm sun on her face and the mild wind blowing through her hair. It was so much fun! She swung higher and higher until she felt like she was flying. She could see the trees and the sky above her. + +After a while, Lily got tired and went back inside. She told her mom about the insect she saw and how she almost touched it. Her mom smiled and told her that it was okay to be curious about insects, but she should be careful because some of them can bite. Lily nodded and promised to be careful next time. She was happy that she had a fun day outside. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman named Tom. He loved to catch fish in the big blue sea. One day, his boat broke and he couldn't go fishing anymore. Tom was sad because he loved to fish. + +He asked his friend, "Can you help me repair my boat?" His friend said, "Sure, I can help you fix it." They worked together to repair the boat and soon it was as good as new. + +Tom was happy and went back to fishing. He caught lots of fish, but some of them were spoiled. He threw those fish back into the sea and kept the good ones. Tom realized that it was important to take care of his boat so he could continue to fish and catch fresh fish to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved frogs. One day, she went to the pond to see if she could find any. She saw a big green frog and got very excited. She wanted to bring it home with her, but she didn't know how to catch it. + +Then, she had an idea. She found a box and opened it up. She thought she could use the box to catch the frog. She carefully put the box over the frog and waited. After a few minutes, the frog hopped into the box. Lily was so happy! She took the box home and showed her mom. Her mom helped her sort out a little home for the frog, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily was playing with her toys downstairs when she heard a loud noise upstairs. She was scared, so she ran to her mommy. + +Her mommy told her that it was just the wind knocking over a vase. She said that they should cover up with a cozy blanket and watch a movie to feel comfortable. So, they went upstairs and snuggled under a soft blanket. They watched a funny movie and laughed a lot. Lily forgot all about the scary noise and felt very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and feel the grass tickle her toes. One day, she went on an adventure in the woods near her house. As she walked, she felt an itch on her arm. She scratched and scratched, but it wouldn't go away. + +Suddenly, she saw a mysterious creature hiding behind a tree. It was a little bunny with big, floppy ears. Lily wanted to take care of the bunny, so she gently picked it up and held it close. The bunny snuggled into her arms and the itch on her arm disappeared. + +Lily knew that she had made a new friend and promised to take care of the bunny forever. They continued on their adventure together, exploring the woods and having fun. From that day on, Lily always looked out for her new friend and made sure that it never felt itchy or scared. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty princess. She woke up in the morning and went to sit on her favorite seat. The seat was soft and comfy. The princess liked to sit there and watch the birds outside. + +One morning, the princess saw a little bird with a broken wing. She felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. She went outside and gently picked up the bird. She took the bird to her seat and put it on a soft cushion. + +The princess took care of the bird all morning. She gave it some water and some seeds to eat. The bird started to feel better and its wing began to heal. When the bird was all better, the princess let it fly away. She felt happy that she could help the little bird. From that day on, the princess made sure to always keep an eye out for birds in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun, but sometimes it was too hot. So, she found a tree with big leaves that made shade. She sat down and felt much better. + +One day, Lily went to the store with her mom. She saw a toy she really wanted, but it was expensive. Her mom said it was too cheaply made and they couldn't buy it. Lily was sad, but then she saw a pretty flower on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. Her mom kneeled down and said the flower was much nicer than the toy. Lily smiled and agreed. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was very bald. He loved to grow tomatoes in his garden. One day, a little boy came to visit him. + +"Hello, what are you doing?" asked the little boy. + +"I am growing tomatoes," replied the man. "I hope they will be big and juicy." + +The little boy looked at the bald man and said, "You have no hair!" + +The bald man laughed and said, "That's right, I am bald. But I don't need hair to grow delicious tomatoes." + +The little boy smiled and said, "I like tomatoes too. Can I help you?" + +The bald man was happy to have some help and together they tended to the tomato plants. They watered them and gave them plenty of sunshine. And when the tomatoes were finally ready to be picked, they were big and juicy, just as the bald man had hoped. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a surprise for his teacher, Miss Smith. He had drawn a picture of a puppy for her. Miss Smith was Timmy's pupil, which meant she taught him things. Timmy was so excited to give Miss Smith his picture, he could hardly wait. When he gave it to her, she was so happy and surprised. Timmy felt very proud of himself for making his teacher smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy went to the grocery store with his mommy. They bought some milk, bread, and fruit. It was an ordinary day at the store. + +But then, Timmy fell down and scraped his knee. He started to cry because it hurt a lot. His mommy picked him up and said, "Don't worry, we'll heal your boo-boo." + +When they got home, Timmy's mommy put a bandage on his knee. She gave him a hug and said, "You'll feel better soon." And she was right! Timmy's knee started to heal and he felt much better. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Benny. Benny lived in a big forest with his friends, the rabbits and the squirrels. One day, Benny felt a pain in his paw. "Ouch!" he cried. "My paw hurts!" + +The rabbits and squirrels came to see what was wrong. "What happened, Benny?" asked the rabbits. "I don't know," Benny replied. "But it hurts a lot." + +The squirrels had an idea. "Let's pack some ice on your paw," they said. "That might make it feel better." So they found some ice and packed it on Benny's paw. + +After a while, Benny's paw felt much better. "Thank you, friends," Benny said. "You really helped me." And from that day on, Benny knew that his friends were always there to help him when he was in pain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch television every day. One day, her mommy noticed that Lily's eyes were starting to hurt from watching too much TV. So, her mommy decided to change the channel to something else. + +Lily was sad at first, but then she saw a funny cartoon that made her laugh. Her mommy also noticed that Lily's shirt was wet from playing outside in the rain. So, she told Lily to go change into a dry shirt. + +Lily did as she was told and put on a nice, dry shirt. She felt much better and went back to watching her favorite TV show. From then on, Lily made sure to take breaks from watching TV and always change into dry clothes after playing in the rain. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved playing sports. He played soccer, basketball, and baseball every day. He was always busy with sports, but he never stopped to rest. + +One day, Timmy's mom noticed that he looked tired and asked him to take a break. Timmy didn't want to stop playing sports, but he listened to his mom and rested for a while. + +The next day, Timmy felt much better and played even better than before. He realized that taking a break was important for his body and that he could still have fun playing sports even if he took breaks. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to take breaks and rest, even if you're busy with something you love like sports. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, even when it was cold outside. One day, Timmy's mommy took him to the store to buy a new jacket because his old one was too small. Timmy wanted a red jacket, but his mommy said it was too expensive. Instead, she bought him a blue jacket that was cheap. + +The next day, Timmy went outside to play in his new jacket. He saw a little bird peek out from a tree. Timmy was so happy to see the bird, he started to sing. The bird flew down and landed on Timmy's shoulder. Timmy was so excited! He showed his new friend his cheap blue jacket and the bird chirped happily. From that day on, Timmy and the bird were best friends and they played together every day, even when it was cold outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play and have fun with her toys. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a big, colorful balloon to play with. Lily was so happy and giggled with joy. + +As Lily was playing with her balloon, she saw her little brother, Timmy, playing with his toy truck. Timmy said, "Lily, can I play with your balloon too?" Lily replied, "Sure, but be careful not to pop it!" + +Timmy played with the balloon for a while, but then he accidentally let it go and it flew away. Lily was sad and started to cry. Her mommy saw her crying and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can buy another balloon for you. Let's go to the store." + +At the store, Lily's mommy showed her many balloons, but Lily wanted to make sure she got a reliable one that wouldn't pop easily. She said, "Mommy, can we weigh the balloons to see which one is the strongest?" They weighed the balloons and found the most reliable one. Lily was happy again and had fun playing with her new balloon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her crayons. She had a big box of crayons with many colors, but her favorite was the pink one. One day, Lily wanted to draw a picture for her mommy, but when she opened the box, she saw that her pink crayon was broken. She felt sad because she couldn't draw with her favorite color. + +Suddenly, her daddy came in and surprised her with a new box of crayons. Lily was so happy, she hugged her daddy and said thank you. She opened the new box and saw that it had all the colors of the rainbow. She was so excited to start drawing again. Her daddy told her that this new box of crayons was very reliable and wouldn't break easily. Lily was happy to hear that, and she knew she could use them to draw many pictures for her mommy and daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks all day long. One day, Timmy's dad came home with a big box. Timmy was very eager to see what was inside the box. + +When Timmy's dad opened the box, Timmy saw a beautiful uniform inside. It was a matching uniform for Timmy and his dad. Timmy was so happy and excited to wear it. + +The next day, Timmy and his dad put on their matching uniforms and went to the park. Everyone at the park thought they looked very cool in their matching uniforms. Timmy was very proud to match with his dad. From that day on, Timmy and his dad wore their matching uniforms everywhere they went. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little mouse named Max. Max liked to play with his friends in the forest, but he was always too scared to talk to new animals. One day, Max and his friends were playing hide-and-seek when they heard a loud noise in the distance. + +Max's friend, the brave rabbit, said, "I think that's a fire! We need to get out of here!" Max was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, he remembered something his mom had told him. "If you ever get scared, just take a deep breath and think of something happy." + +Max closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He thought of his favorite cheese and how happy it made him. Suddenly, he felt braver and knew what to do. He said, "I'll go get help!" and ran as fast as he could to the nearby animal village. + +When Max arrived, he saw all the animals gathered around a big fire. They were scared and didn't know what to do. But Max remembered his mom's advice and took a deep breath. He said, "Don't worry, I'll get help!" and ran back to the forest to get his friends. Together, they were able to put out the fire and save the day! +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big, blue ocean and swam around all day with his fish friends. One day, Nemo saw a big octopus who was very hungry. Nemo cared about the octopus and wanted to help him find some food. + +Nemo swam around the ocean looking for food for the octopus. Suddenly, he saw a squid who had a lot of ink. Nemo knew that the ink was deep and dark, but he also knew that the octopus loved to eat squid. So, Nemo bravely swam down to the deep, dark ink and grabbed the squid for the octopus to eat. + +The octopus was very happy and thanked Nemo for his kindness. Nemo felt proud of himself for helping the octopus and making a new friend. From that day on, Nemo and the octopus swam together and had many more fun adventures in the big, blue ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing songs all day long. One day, she heard a clever bird singing a beautiful song in the tree outside her window. + +Lily said, "Hello bird, I like your song. It makes me feel happy." + +The bird replied, "Thank you, Lily. I learned this clever song from my mom. She taught me how to sing it." + +Lily said, "Wow, you are so clever. Can you teach me how to sing your song too?" + +The bird said, "Of course, I would love to teach you. Sing with me now." And they sang the beautiful song together until the sun went down. Lily felt very happy and grateful to have a new friend who could teach her such a wonderful song. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were walking in a field when they saw some pretty flowers. Lily's favorite was the poppy because it was so red and bright. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and it made them all very excited. It was a big truck driving down the road. But then, the truck driver was very rude and honked his horn at them. Lily and her friends felt scared and sad. + +But then, they remembered the pretty poppy and how it made them happy. They picked some and gave them to each other as a gift. The poppies made them forget about the rude truck driver and they continued to play happily in the sunshine. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and dance around her room. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw an old man sitting on a bench. He looked very wise and kind. + +Lily's mom said, "Let's go say hello to him." Lily was shy, but she went with her mom. The old man smiled and said, "Hello, little one. What brings you to the park today?" + +Lily told him about her toys and her dancing. The old man listened and then said, "You know, Lily, wisdom is like a treasure. You can't see it, but it's very valuable. And when you share your wisdom with others, it makes the world a better place." + +Lily didn't understand what the old man meant, but she nodded and said goodbye. Later that day, Lily was playing with her friend and they got into an argument. Lily remembered what the old man said about wisdom and she apologized to her friend. Her friend forgave her and they continued to play together. Lily felt proud of herself and wasn't ashamed anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her family. One day, they went on a trip to the beach. When they got there, Lily's mom asked her to help unpack their things from the car. Lily was happy to help and took out the chairs and the umbrella. + +As they were setting up, Lily saw a mole digging in the sand. She thought it was cute and wanted to play with it. But her big brother, Jack, said it was selfish to disturb the mole's home. Lily didn't understand what selfish meant, so Jack explained that it meant only thinking about yourself and not caring about others. + +Lily realized it wouldn't be nice to bother the mole, so she left it alone. Later, she saw a family building a sandcastle and asked if she could play with them. They said yes, and Lily had a great time making new friends. When it was time to go home, Lily felt happy because she had helped her family and made new friends, and she didn't have to be selfish to have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft blanket that she loved to snuggle with every night. One day, her big brother Jack came into her room and started to tease her. "Your blanket is so babyish," he said. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, she had an idea. She ran to her mom and asked for some nail polish. She painted her blanket with pretty colors and designs. When Jack saw it, he was amazed. "Wow, Lily! Your blanket looks so cool now!" he said. + +Lily smiled and hugged her blanket. "Thanks, Jack. I love it even more now," she said. From then on, Jack never teased Lily again and they both enjoyed playing together with her colorful blanket. +One day, Billy and his mom went to the gas station to fill up their car. Billy was very impatient and kept asking his mom when they would be done. + +As they were waiting, Billy saw a man trying to light a cigarette near the gas pump. Billy's mom quickly told the man to stop because it was dangerous. + +The man refused to listen and kept trying to light his cigarette. Billy's mom called the gas station worker for help. The worker came and told the man to leave because it was not safe. + +Billy learned that it's important to listen to grown-ups and not be impatient when it comes to safety. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a new owl sitting on a tree. + +"Hello, Mr. Owl! You are new here?" asked Lily. + +"Yes, I am. I just moved here yesterday," replied the owl. + +Lily was happy to meet the new owl. She wanted to play with him. "Do you want to play with me?" she asked. + +"I would love to, but I have to leave now. I need to find some food before it gets dark," said the owl. + +"Okay, bye, Mr. Owl! See you later!" said Lily. + +And so, the new owl flew away, leaving Lily to play by herself. But she was happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved ice cream very much. One day, Timmy's mom bought him a big tub of ice cream and put it in the freezer. Timmy was very happy. + +Later that day, Timmy's friend came over to play. Timmy wanted to share his ice cream with his friend, but when he went to get it from the freezer, it was gone! Timmy looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Timmy was very sad and his friend was confused. Timmy's mom came to see what was wrong and found the ice cream in the freezer. She had moved it to make room for some other food. Timmy was embarrassed that he couldn't find it and his friend remained confused. But in the end, they all had some ice cream and were happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch his toy cars go fast. He had a red car and a blue car, and they would speed around his room. Timmy loved how fast they went. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park. They saw a race car on the road. It was going very fast! Timmy was amazed. He had never seen anything go that fast before. He watched the race car until it was out of sight. + +When they got home, Timmy ran to get his toy cars. He wanted to make them go as fast as the race car. He pushed them as hard as he could, but they didn't go as fast. Timmy was sad, but he still loved to watch them go around his room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and dolls. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help in the kitchen. Lily was excited to help and went to the cupboard to get a cup. + +Lily was a bit careless and accidentally dropped the cup on the floor. Her mom told her to be more careful and use her hands to pick up the pieces. Lily felt sad that she had made a mistake. + +Later that day, Lily's mom surprised her with a new toy. It was a tea set with a pretty cup and saucer. Lily was so happy and remembered her mistake earlier. She promised to be more careful and use her toys with love and care. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his socks. He had many different socks, all different colors and patterns. Timmy liked to keep his socks organized in his drawer. + +One day, Timmy's sock escaped from his drawer! It rolled away and Timmy couldn't find it. He looked all over his room but he couldn't find his sock. Timmy was sad because he loved his socks and he didn't want to lose them. + +But then, Timmy saw his sock peeking out from under his bed. It had escaped from the drawer and went on an adventure! Timmy was happy to find his sock and put it back in the drawer with the others. From that day on, Timmy made sure to keep his socks organized so they wouldn't escape again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bun. Bun loved to hop around in the grass and eat carrots. One day, Bun saw a big orange butterfly fluttering by. Bun had never seen anything so pretty before! + +But then, the wind started to blow and it got very cold. Bun started to shiver and shake. Suddenly, the big orange butterfly flew over to Bun and wrapped its wings around Bun to keep him warm. Bun felt so happy and loved. + +From that day on, Bun and the big orange butterfly were the best of friends. They would play together and explore the world around them. And whenever it got cold, the big orange butterfly would wrap its wings around Bun and they would both shiver together, but they knew they were always there for each other. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the pool. He would jump in and splash all around. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to the beach. Timmy was so excited! + +When they got to the beach, Timmy ran straight to the water. He splashed and played for hours. But then, it was time to go home. Timmy's mom told him they needed to lock the car before they left. Timmy didn't understand why they needed to lock the car, but he helped his mom anyway. + +As they drove home, Timmy fell asleep in the car. He didn't wake up until they got home. But when they got out of the car, they heard a noisy sound. It sounded like someone was trying to get in the car! Timmy's mom realized they had forgotten to lock the car! She quickly locked it and they went inside. Timmy was glad they locked the car so no one could take his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the water every day. But one day, Ducky saw that the water was filthy. It was brown and smelled bad. Ducky didn't want to swim in it anymore. + +Ducky decided to go on an adventure to find clean water. Ducky walked and walked until he found a big, beautiful pond. Ducky was so happy, he jumped in the water and swam around. But then, Ducky noticed something strange. A big log was floating in the water and it looked like it was starting to rot. + +Ducky remembered what his mama had told him about rotting things. They can make the water dirty and dangerous. Ducky quickly swam away and found a new home in the clean pond. From then on, Ducky made sure to always check the water before he went for a swim. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide and wanted to go on it, but she was too scared. + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll hold your hand and we'll go together." Lily felt better and they climbed up the ladder to the top of the slide. + +When they got to the top, Lily looked down and felt scared again. Her mom said, "Don't be bossy, Lily. You can do it!" Lily took a deep breath and went down the slide. She loved it and wanted to do it again and again. + +After a while, Lily and her mom went to get some ice cream. Lily wondered what flavor to get. She asked her mom, "What's your favorite flavor?" Her mom said, "I like chocolate chip." Lily said, "Okay, I'll get that too." They went to the ice cream truck and Lily gave the man a tip. He smiled and gave them two big cones of chocolate chip ice cream. They sat on a bench and enjoyed their treats. It was a fun day at the park! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the clouds in the sky. One day, she saw a big, white cloud that looked like a bunny. She pointed at it and said, "Look, Mommy! A bunny in the sky!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lily, it's a very cute bunny cloud." Suddenly, a gust of wind blew by and tore the bunny cloud apart. Lily's face turned sad and she said, "Oh no, the bunny is gone!" + +Her mom patted her head and said, "Don't worry, Lily. The cloud will come back another day." Just then, their nosy neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, came over and asked, "What's wrong, Lily? Did you lose your toy?" + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, the bunny cloud tore apart." Mrs. Johnson looked up at the sky and said, "Oh, I see. Well, maybe next time it will be a kitty cloud!" Lily smiled and said, "That would be fun!" And they all looked up at the sky, waiting for the next cloud animal to appear. +Once upon a time, there was a big party in the park. Lots of people were there, and they were having so much fun. Suddenly, the sky turned dark, and everyone looked up. They saw an enormous firework shoot up into the sky. It was so bright and colorful, and it made everyone happy. + +A little girl named Lily wanted to see the firework up close, so she stood on her tippy-toes. But she was too short to see it well. Then, her dad picked her up and held her in his arms. Now she could see the firework perfectly! She was so happy and excited. + +When the firework show was over, Lily's dad put her back down on the ground. She was sad that it was over, but she was glad she got to see it. She hugged her dad and said, "Thank you for helping me stand so I could see the pretty firework!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun, but one day it was very dark outside. Lily's mom told her it was going to rain, but Lily didn't want to stay inside. She wanted to go outside and play. + +"I want to go outside and play!" said Lily. + +"No, Lily, you need to stay inside. It's going to rain," said her mom. + +Lily didn't want to listen to her mom. She wanted to resist and go outside. But then she touched the window and felt the texture of the raindrops. They were cold and wet. Lily didn't want to go outside anymore. She was happy to stay inside and play with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny with soft fur. The bunny liked to hop and play in the grass. One day, the bunny saw a messy garden. The bunny wanted to help make it tidy. So, the bunny hopped around and picked up sticks and leaves. The garden looked better! The bunny felt happy and decided to spring around to celebrate. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her favorite toy, a big red ball. One day, while she was playing, she found a weird loop on the ground. She picked it up and looked at it closely. She wondered what it was for. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise behind her. She turned around and saw her big brother, Max. He had a surprise for her. He revealed a new toy he had bought just for her. It was a beautiful doll with long hair and a pretty dress. Lily was so happy and hugged her brother tightly. She put the weird loop in her pocket and they went inside to play with her new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play in the snow. She saw a big pile of snow and wanted to make a snowman. She tried to lift the snow, but it was too heavy. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. It was a reindeer! The reindeer said, "I can help you lift the snow. I am very strong." Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, reindeer!" + +Together, they made a big snowman. But then, Lily accidentally knocked off the snowman's hat. She felt sorry and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Snowman." The reindeer said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can make him a new hat." And they did. Lily was very happy and thanked the reindeer for his help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to collect coins. He had a big jar full of shiny coins that he found on the street or that people gave him. + +One day, Timmy went to the store with his mom. He saw a candy he really wanted, but he didn't have enough coins to buy it. Timmy felt sad and ashamed. + +His mom noticed how Timmy was feeling and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. You can save your coins and buy the candy next time." Timmy smiled and remained hopeful. From that day on, he saved every coin he found. Eventually, he had enough coins to buy the candy he wanted. Timmy was so happy and proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the garden and eat oat cookies. One day, Lily saw a cute little bird on the ground. She wanted to touch it, but her mom said, "Be careful, Lily. The bird might be scared and fly away." + +Lily said, "Don't worry, Mom. I'll be gentle." But when she reached out her hand, she accidentally pinched the bird too hard. The bird flew away, and Lily felt very sad. + +Later that day, Lily saw a harmless spider on the ground. She thought it was funny and wanted to play with it. But when she picked it up, the spider bit her. It hurt a lot, and Lily started to cry. + +Her mom said, "Lily, I told you to be careful. You can't just touch everything you see. Sometimes things can hurt you." Lily learned her lesson and promised to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a bull. He was big and strong, but he was also very stubborn. He liked to rush around the field and never stopped to rest. + +One day, the bull met a little girl. She was very persistent and kept asking the bull to stop and play with her. But the bull just kept rushing around, not paying attention to the girl. + +Finally, the girl said, "Mr. Bull, please stop rushing around and play with me!" The bull stopped and looked at the girl. He realized that he had been so busy rushing that he had forgotten to have fun. + +From that day on, the bull and the girl played together every day. The bull was no longer so stubborn and learned to take breaks and enjoy life. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a key to her toy box that she loved to play with. One day, she couldn't find her key and she looked everywhere. She asked her mommy for help and her mommy suggested they look in the quiet garden outside. + +So, they went outside and searched for the key. It was very quiet outside and they could hear the birds singing. After a while, they found the key under a flower pot. Lily was so happy and thanked her mommy for the suggestion. From then on, she made sure to put her key in a safe place so she wouldn't lose it again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the forest, but he always tripped over his big feet. One day, Benny was hopping along when he saw his friend, a little bird named Billy. + +"Hi Billy!" Benny said. + +"Hi Benny!" Billy replied. + +Benny noticed that Billy had a razor in his beak. + +"What's that?" Benny asked. + +"It's a razor," Billy answered. "I found it on the ground." + +Benny was curious and asked, "What do you do with it?" + +Billy replied, "You use it to shave your fur. But it's not safe for bunnies like you to use. You might get hurt." + +Benny was grateful for Billy's mention and decided to stick to his natural fur. From then on, Benny was happy and hopped around the forest without any worries. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the park with her mom and saw a big, scary dog. Lily was scared and asked her mom if they could go home. + +Mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. The dog is friendly. Let's go say hi." + +Lily and her mom walked up to the dog and the owner. The owner said, "Hello! This is my lab. His name is Max." + +Lily was still scared, but Max was wagging his tail and looked friendly. Mom asked Lily, "Do you want to pet Max?" + +Lily thought for a moment and then answered, "Yes, please." She slowly reached out her hand and pet Max. He licked her hand and Lily giggled. From then on, Lily wasn't scared of Max anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy had a furry tail that he loved to show off. One day, Fluffy met a little girl named Lily. Lily asked Fluffy, "Do you believe in magic?" Fluffy replied, "I don't know, what's magic?" + +Lily explained that magic was when you could make things happen just by saying some special words. Fluffy was amazed and wanted to try it out. Lily told Fluffy to close his eyes and say "abracadabra". Fluffy closed his eyes and said the magic word. When he opened his eyes, he saw that his tail had turned into a rainbow! + +Fluffy was so happy and excited that he hopped around showing off his rainbow tail to all his friends. They couldn't believe what they saw! From that day on, Fluffy believed in magic and knew that anything was possible if you just believed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big box of blocks that she loved to play with. Lily would build tall towers and knock them down, making a big mess. But she was always happy when she played with her blocks. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend didn't understand how to build with the blocks, so Lily showed her how. They built a big castle together and were both very happy. + +After they were done playing, Lily's friend went home. Lily cleaned up her blocks and put them back in the box. She was happy that she got to play with her friend and that they both understood how to build with the blocks. +One day, a little girl named Lily was playing outside with her toys. Suddenly, she saw a big, dangerous dog running towards her. She was very scared and started to cry. + +Her daddy heard her cries and quickly came outside. He picked her up and said, "Don't worry, I won't let anything bad happen to you. Let's go inside and play with your toys." + +Lily smiled and hugged her daddy. "Thank you, Daddy. You always give me hugs when I'm scared," she said. + +Daddy replied, "Of course, my little princess. It's my job to keep you safe and happy." And with that, they went inside to play and forget about the scary dog. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the farm with her mommy. They saw a big field of oats. Lily liked the oats very much. She wanted to pick some for her mommy. + +Lily was very smart. She knew how to pick the best oats. She looked for the ones that were big and brown. She picked them carefully and put them in her basket. + +When they got home, Lily gave the oats to her mommy. Her mommy was very happy and proud of her smart little girl. They made oatmeal for breakfast the next day and it was delicious. From that day on, Lily always picked the best oats for her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around in the park. One day, Lily met a new friend named Max. Max was very bossy and always wanted to be in charge. Lily didn't like it when Max told her what to do all the time. + +But one day, Max asked Lily if she wanted to play a game together. Lily said yes, but only if they could take turns being the boss. Max didn't like that idea at first, but then he realized that sharing the power was more fun. Lily was happy that Max accepted her idea and they had a great time playing together. + +From that day on, Lily and Max were good friends and they always took turns being the boss. Lily learned that it's important to stand up for herself and not let others be too bossy. And Max learned that it's more fun to share the power and play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her tutu. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, we need to find you a tutor to help you become a better dancer." + +Lily was excited and asked, "What is a tutor?" + +"A tutor is someone who teaches you something you want to learn," mommy explained. + +Lily and her mommy went to find a tutor. They looked and looked, but all the tutors they found were too expensive. Finally, they found a cheap tutor who was happy to teach Lily how to dance. + +Lily practiced every day with her tutor and soon became a great dancer. One day, she showed her mommy all the new dance moves she had learned. Her mommy was so proud and said, "Lily, you dance beautifully now!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her family. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, do you see how the sun is setting in the west? That's where the sky looks gloomy." + +Lily didn't understand what her mom meant, so she asked, "Mommy, what does gloomy mean?" + +"It means the sky looks sad and dark," her mom explained. + +"Oh," said Lily. "Why does the sky look sad in the west?" + +"Well, it's because the sun is going to sleep for the night," her mom said. "And when the sun goes to sleep, it makes the sky look gloomy." + +Lily nodded, understanding. She looked out the window and said, "Goodnight, sun. Sleep tight." +Once there was a huge boy named Tim. He loved to play outside in the sun. One day, he found an apple on the ground. It was old and starting to rot. Tim didn't want to eat it, so he threw it away. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big and strong lion. He lived in the east part of the jungle where the sun rises. He was a mighty lion, feared by all the other animals. + +One day, the lion was walking in the jungle when he saw a butterfly trapped in a spider's web. The butterfly was crying for help. The lion felt sorry for the butterfly and decided to release her from the web. He used his strong paws to break the web and the butterfly flew away happily. + +From that day on, the lion became a hero in the jungle. All the animals praised him for his kindness and bravery. And the butterfly was grateful to the mighty lion who saved her life. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named John. John had a big lab where he made yummy cakes and cookies. His lab was very modern and had all the things he needed to make the best treats. + +One day, John met a little girl named Lily. Lily was sad because she didn't have any treats to eat. John decided to serve her some of his delicious cookies. Lily was so happy and thanked John. + +From that day on, John learned that serving others can make them happy. He started to share his treats with more people and his lab became a happy place for everyone. The moral of the story is that when we serve others, we make the world a happier place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals and had a pet turkey named Tom. Tom was a big bird with lots of feathers. Lily was proud of her turkey and loved to feed him every day. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. "Whoa, Lily! That's a big turkey! Can I feed him too?" her friend asked. "Of course!" Lily said happily. They both fed Tom and he gobbled up all the food. + +After they finished feeding Tom, Lily's friend said, "I wish I had a turkey like Tom. He's so cool!" Lily smiled and said, "You can come over and feed him anytime you want. Tom loves visitors!" Her friend was so happy and they both played with Tom for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was very hungry. He looked for food but he couldn't find any. He met a little girl who asked him, "Are you hungry?" The man replied, "Yes, I am very hungry." + +The little girl said, "Don't worry, I will give you food." She took the man to her home and gave him a sandwich. The man was very happy and said, "Thank you, you completed my hunger." + +The little girl smiled and said, "I am happy that you are not hungry anymore." The man was grateful and said, "You are a kind girl. May I know your name?" The little girl replied, "My name is Lily." The man said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good person." And they became friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch shows on his screen. But one day, his mom said he could only watch one show. Timmy had to decide which show to watch. + +Timmy looked at all the different shows on his screen. He saw a show about animals, a show about robots, and a show about princesses. Timmy thought and thought, but he couldn't decide which one to watch. + +Finally, Timmy's mom said, "Why don't you watch a different show each day?" Timmy thought that was a great idea! Now he could watch all the shows on his screen and not have to decide which one to watch. Timmy was very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she saw a big train with lots of steam coming out of it. She was so excited to see it! + +Lily wanted to ride the train, so she asked her mom if they could go to the train station. Her mom said yes and they went to the station. Lily went up to the ticket counter and asked the man for a ticket. She had to order it because she couldn't reach the counter. + +Lily was so happy when she got her ticket. She felt independent because she had ordered it all by herself. She got on the train and watched the steam as it chugged along. It was a great adventure for Lily and she couldn't wait to do it again! +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat. The cat liked to sleep all day and all night. One day, the cat smelled something yummy coming from the kitchen. It was pancakes in a pan! The cat wanted to eat them, but it was too lazy to get up. + +Just then, a little boy came into the kitchen. He saw the cat and said, "Hello, lazy cat! Do you want some pancakes?" The cat meowed and nodded its head. The boy grabbed a pancake from the pan and gave it to the cat. The cat ate the pancake and it was so delicious! + +From that day on, the cat wasn't as lazy anymore. It would get up and walk to the kitchen every time it smelled pancakes cooking in the pan. The little boy and the cat became good friends and they would eat pancakes together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Max. Max loved to run and jump and play with his toys. One day, Max's family went on a trip and they had to leave him at home with a guard. + +The guard was a big dog named Sam. Sam was very friendly and Max liked him a lot. At first, Max was sad that his family was gone, but Sam helped him settle down and feel better. + +Max and Sam played together all day long. They ran around the yard and chased each other. Max was happy to have a new friend to play with while his family was away. When Max's family came back, he was so excited to see them, but he was also a little sad to say goodbye to Sam. Max knew that he would miss his playful friend, but he was grateful for the time they had together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who loved to play outside. He would hop around and nibble on the grass. One day, he saw a bush that looked very funny. It had big leaves sticking out everywhere. + +The bunny wanted to investigate, so he hopped over to the bush. As he got closer, he heard a buzzing sound. Suddenly, a big bee zoomed out of the bush and started chasing him! + +The bunny was scared and didn't know what to do. He hopped as fast as he could, but the bee was still chasing him. Finally, he managed to hide behind another bush and catch his breath. From then on, the bunny was always careful when he saw a funny-looking bush. +Once upon a time, there was a big hotel. The hotel had lots of rooms and people came from far away to stay there. One day, the manager of the hotel wanted to improve the hotel. He wanted to make it nicer so that people would want to come back again and again. + +The manager hired some workers to help him improve the hotel. They painted the walls and put in new furniture. They even made the floors smooth so that people could walk around without tripping. + +When they were finished, the hotel looked so much better! The manager was very happy because he knew that people would love it. And sure enough, lots of people came to stay at the hotel and they all said how much they liked it. The manager was very proud of himself for improving the hotel. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very busy every day because she liked to play with her toys, draw pictures, and read books. One day, her mom said, "Lily, this week we will clean up your room together." + +Lily replied, "But mom, I own so many toys and books. It will take a long time to clean up." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you own a lot of things, but it's important to keep your space clean and organized. It will make you feel better and you'll be able to find your toys and books easier." + +So, Lily and her mom spent the week cleaning up her room. At the end of the week, Lily felt proud of herself for owning a clean and tidy room. She learned that owning things also means taking responsibility for them and keeping them in good condition. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest near her house. One day, she was walking and she saw a fairy. The fairy was very small and had wings. Lily was glad to see her. + +"Hello fairy, what is your name?" asked Lily. + +"My name is Tinkerbell," said the fairy. "What are you doing here?" + +"I am playing in the forest," said Lily. "What are you doing?" + +"I am searching for my lost wand," said Tinkerbell. "Can you help me look?" + +Lily and Tinkerbell looked and looked, but they could not discover the wand. Suddenly, a big bird swooped down and took Tinkerbell away. Lily was very sad and cried. She never saw Tinkerbell again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play in the snow. She made a big snowman with a carrot nose and twigs for arms. But then the sun came out and the snowman started to melt. + +Lily was sad that her snowman was disappearing, but her mom told her not to worry. She said they could make a new one when it snowed again. Lily was careful not to step on the melting snow as she walked back inside. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to the park. They had to cross a busy street to get there, so her mom held her hand tightly. Lily was happy to be with her mom and to see all the pretty flowers in the park. She forgot all about her melting snowman and had a great time playing on the swings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved popcorn very much. One day, she went to the movies with her mommy and daddy. They bought a big bag of popcorn to share. Lily took a little step up to the counter to get it. + +As they watched the movie, Lily ate lots of popcorn. She liked the way it popped in her mouth. But then, she accidentally spilled some on the floor. She took a little step down to pick it up. + +After the movie, Lily was very tired. She took little steps to the car and fell asleep on the way home, dreaming about all the popcorn she had eaten. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant. The ant was walking on the wood. It was a slow walk. Suddenly, a big bird came and tried to eat the ant. The ant was scared and ran away. The bird chased the ant. The ant was thinking of a plan. The ant saw a leaf and ran to it. The bird couldn't catch the ant because the ant was hiding behind the leaf. The ant was happy and named the leaf "safe leaf". The ant lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved dinosaurs very much. He had a toy dinosaur that he would play with every day. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his dinosaur. While he was playing, he saw another boy who also had a dinosaur toy. Timmy was very happy to see him and they started playing together. They did lots of fun things like making the dinosaurs roar and chase each other. The weather was mild and sunny, so they played for a long time. When it was time to go home, Timmy was sad to leave his new friend and his dinosaur. But he knew he could come back and play again another day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw on her blackboard with colorful chalk. One day, Lily's mom asked her to decorate the blackboard for a party. + +Lily was excited to decorate the blackboard, but she didn't want to use the color her mom picked. "I want to use pink!" Lily said stubbornly. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, you can use pink. But we need to clean the blackboard first." + +Lily and her mom cleaned the blackboard and then Lily decorated it with lots of pink hearts and stars. When the guests arrived at the party, they loved Lily's decorations on the blackboard. Lily felt proud of herself and happy to have helped with the party. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved playing outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys, but Lily said it was too difficult. + +Her mom sighed and said, "Lily, cleaning up your toys is important. It helps keep our home tidy." + +Lily didn't want to clean up, but she also didn't want her mom to be sad. So, she decided to ask her toys for help. "Toys, can you please help me clean up?" she asked. + +To her surprise, her toys came to life and happily helped her clean up. Lily was so happy and proud of herself for solving the problem. She hugged her toys and thanked them for their help. From that day on, she always cleaned up her toys when her mom asked. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the forest and follow the trail of crumbs left by the other animals. One day, Timmy noticed a big, naughty cat lurking in the bushes. + +Timmy knew he had to be careful, so he scattered some leaves over the trail to hide his tracks. But the cat was clever and followed the trail anyway. Timmy scampered as fast as he could, but the cat was getting closer and closer. + +Just when Timmy thought he was done for, he remembered a secret hiding spot he had found earlier. He dashed over to the spot and hid, holding his breath as the cat passed by. From then on, Timmy was always careful to watch out for naughty cats on his adventures in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty bird. The bird had colorful feathers and a sweet whistle. One day, the bird was flying in the sky when suddenly a big storm came. The wind was very strong and it made the bird strike a tree. + +The bird fell down and hurt its wing. It couldn't fly anymore. The bird was sad and scared. A little girl saw the bird and asked, "What happened to you? Are you okay?" + +The bird replied, "No, I am hurt. I can't fly anymore." The little girl felt sorry for the bird and said, "Don't worry, I will take care of you." She picked up the bird and took it home. She gave the bird some food and water and made a cozy bed for it. + +Days passed and the bird's wing got better. It could fly again. The bird was very happy and thanked the little girl for taking care of it. From that day on, the bird and the little girl became best friends. They played together and sang songs. And whenever the bird whistled, the little girl smiled and said, "You are pretty, my friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to dig holes in the ground and play in them. One day, Benny dug so deep that he found an underground cave. He was so excited to explore it! + +As Benny was hopping through the cave, he saw a shiny diamond. He wanted to take it, but then he remembered his mommy telling him to never take things that don't belong to him. Benny believed that it was wrong to steal, so he left the diamond where it was. + +Benny learned that it's important to do the right thing, even if it's hard. He felt happy that he didn't steal the diamond and knew that his mommy would be proud of him. From that day on, Benny continued to dig holes in the ground and play, but he never forgot the lesson he learned in the underground cave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily's mommy was doing laundry in their modern washing machine. Lily loved to watch the clothes spin around and around. + +"Mommy, can I help you with the laundry?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, sweetie. You can help me fold the clothes when they finish drying," replied her mommy. + +Lily was so excited to help her mommy. She waited patiently for the laundry to finish. When it was done, they took the clothes out and started folding them together. Lily was so proud of herself for helping her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a bald eagle who loved to swing on a tree branch. He swung back and forth, feeling the wind in his feathers. One day, he saw a little penguin who was sad because he had no ice to slide on. The eagle felt bad for the penguin and wanted to help. + +The eagle swooped down and picked up a big block of ice with his strong talons. He flew over to the penguin and dropped the ice in front of him. The penguin was so happy and thanked the eagle. + +The moral of the story is that when we see someone who needs help, we should try to help them. It can make them very happy, just like the penguin who got to slide on the ice. And sometimes, even if we are different from someone else, we can still be friends, just like the bald eagle and the penguin. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily who loved to play. She had a big smile on her face all the time. One day, her parents took her on a trip to a fancy hotel. The hotel was full of luxury things like soft beds and yummy food. + +Lily was very happy because everything was easy for her. She didn't have to do anything except have fun. She smiled and laughed all day long. But when it was time to go home, Lily felt sad. She didn't want to leave the luxury hotel and go back to her normal life. + +Her parents saw that Lily was sad, so they gave her a surprise. They said they would come back to the hotel soon and have more fun. Lily smiled again and felt happy. She knew that even though life can be hard sometimes, it can also be easy and full of luxury things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a beautiful dress and loved to twirl around in it. One day, she went to the park and met a boy named Jack. Jack had a toy car and Lily wanted to play with it. Jack said no and slapped her stomach. Lily cried and ran away. + +Lily went home and told her mom what happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. You don't need to play with someone who is mean to you." Lily felt better and went to bed. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park and saw Jack again. She remembered what her mom said and decided not to play with him. But as she was leaving, Jack came up behind her and took her beautiful dress. Lily tried to get it back, but Jack slapped her stomach again and ran away with the dress. Lily was sad and went home crying. + +Her mom comforted her and told her that sometimes people can be mean, but it's important to always be kind. Lily learned a valuable lesson and never played with Jack again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved drinking tea with her mommy every afternoon. One day, her mommy made her tea with honey instead of sugar. Lily didn't like it and said, "Mommy, this is not normal tea. I don't want it." + +Her mommy replied, "Lily, sometimes we have to try new things and resist the urge to stick to what we're used to. Honey is good for you." + +Lily thought about it and decided to give it a try. She took a sip and realized that it wasn't so bad after all. She said, "Mommy, you were right. This tea is actually yummy with honey. Can we have it like this every day?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, my dear. I'm glad you decided to try something new and resist the urge to stick to the normal." From that day on, Lily and her mommy enjoyed their tea with honey every afternoon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat. The cat liked to sleep all day and didn't like to play. One day, the cat's owner showed him a video of other cats playing and having fun. The lazy cat didn't believe that playing could be fun. + +But the owner encouraged the lazy cat to try playing. The lazy cat finally decided to give it a try and found out that playing was really fun! He couldn't believe he had been missing out on all the fun. From that day on, the lazy cat became an active and playful cat. + +Now, the lazy cat loves to play all day and watch videos of other cats playing. He believes that playing is the best thing in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety was a happy bird who loved to sing and fly in the sky. One day, Tweety met a little mouse named Jerry. Jerry was troubled because he lost his way home. Tweety asked Jerry, "Can I help you find your way home?" Jerry replied, "Yes, please. I really need your help." + +Tweety followed Jerry as he led the way. They walked and walked until they finally found Jerry's home. Jerry was very happy and thanked Tweety for his help. Tweety felt proud of himself for helping Jerry. + +After that day, Tweety and Jerry became good friends. They would often play together and sing songs. One day, Tweety urged Jerry to come fly with him in the sky. Jerry was scared at first, but then he bravely joined Tweety in the sky. They had so much fun flying together and seeing the world from above. + +From that day on, Jerry was never troubled again because he knew he had a good friend like Tweety to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a big, happy dog named Max. Max liked to play and run around in the park with his owner, Lily. One day, while they were playing, Max saw a large ball rolling towards them. He barked and ran towards the ball, but it was too big for him to carry. Suddenly, something strange happened. The ball started to roll away on its own! Max and Lily were surprised, but they both smiled and laughed at the silly ball. From that day on, Max always looked out for the large ball whenever they went to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very tall for his age. He loved to play with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her fold the laundry. Timmy was happy to help, so he started to fold the clothes. He was very good at it! + +After they finished folding the laundry, Timmy's mom asked him to help her fix a knob on the door. Timmy didn't know what a knob was, but his mom showed him. It was a little thing that you turn to open the door. Timmy helped his mom fix the knob and they were both very proud of themselves. + +From that day on, Timmy loved to fold the laundry and fix things with knobs. He felt like a big helper and couldn't wait to do it again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up with her dolls and wear pretty dresses. One day, her mommy took her to a fancy party at a big house. The house was very rich, with lots of fancy things inside. + +Lily was so excited to go to the party and wear her new dress with a pretty zip on the back. But when they got there, she saw that all the other kids were wearing even fancier dresses than hers. She felt sad and wished she had a dress as rich as theirs. + +But then, something magical happened. Lily's mommy took her to a room filled with lots of beautiful dresses. She let Lily pick out the fanciest one she could find, with lots of sparkles and a big bow on the front. Lily put on the dress and felt like a princess. She twirled around and showed off her pretty zip to everyone at the party. From then on, she knew that even though she may not always have the fanciest things, she was still special in her own way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride the train with her mom and dad. One day, they went to the train station, but it was very busy. They had to wait a long time for their train. + +Lily saw a man with a big bag. He looked tired and sad. She wanted to help him, so she went to him and asked, "Can I help you?" The man smiled and said, "Yes, please. Can you request the station master to help me find my ticket?" + +Lily ran to the station master and asked for help. The station master found the man's ticket and gave it to him. The man was very happy and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind." Lily felt proud of herself for helping someone in need. When their train arrived, Lily and her family got on and had a fun ride. +Once upon a time, there was a good bird named Tweetie. Tweetie lived in a big tree with his bird friends. One day, a cat came and tried to catch Tweetie. Tweetie was scared and wanted to escape from the cat. + +Tweetie flew away from the tree and landed on a small bush. There, he met a little girl. The girl asked, "Why are you sad, little bird?" Tweetie said, "I am scared of the cat. I want to escape from him." + +The girl said, "Don't worry, little bird. I will help you." She picked up Tweetie and took him inside her house. She gave him some seeds to eat and made him a cozy nest to sleep in. Tweetie was happy and thanked the girl for being so good to him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft teddy bear that she loved to hug. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, let's go buy you a new dress for the party." Lily was excited and said, "Yay! I want a pink dress that will twirl when I spin." + +At the store, Lily tried on many dresses, but none of them were right. Finally, she found a pink dress that was perfect. She twirled and twirled, and her mom said, "Wow, you look so pretty! Turn around and let me see the back." Lily turned around and her mom said, "Oh no, the dress is too big around your waist." + +Lily was sad, but her mom said, "Don't worry, we can fix it." They found a lady who could sew and she made the dress fit perfectly. Lily was so happy and said, "Now I have a pretty dress for the party!" She hugged her teddy bear and said, "We are going to have so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived on top of a chimney. The bird was very humble and liked to sing every day. One day, a big, bad cat came and wanted to eat the little bird. The little bird was scared and didn't know what to do. + +The little bird decided to speak to the other animals in the forest. The little bird asked for their help to scare away the big, bad cat. The animals agreed to help and together they made a plan. The little bird flew over the big, bad cat and started to sing loudly. The other animals made loud noises too, and the big, bad cat became scared and ran away. + +The little bird was so happy and grateful to the other animals for helping. From that day on, the little bird continued to live on top of the chimney and sing every day. The other animals would come to visit and listen to the little bird's beautiful songs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures and put them in a frame. One day, she was drawing a picture of her family, but she was troubled because she couldn't get it just right. + +Her mommy saw that Lily was sad, so she kneeled down beside her and asked what was wrong. Lily showed her the picture and said, "It doesn't look like us." + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's okay, Lily. You can keep trying until it looks just right. And when it does, we'll put it in a pretty frame and hang it on the wall." + +Lily felt better and kept drawing. She knew that with a little practice, she could make the perfect picture of her family to put in a frame. +Once upon a time, there was a quiet forest where the deer lived. The deer would play and eat grass all day. One day, a hunter came to the forest. The hunter wanted to catch a deer. He set up a trap with some food inside. + +The deer saw the food and went to eat it. Suddenly, the trap closed and the deer was stuck. The hunter was happy and took the deer away. + +But then, another deer came to the same spot. He saw the trap and knew it was dangerous. He replaced the food with some leaves and ran away. The hunter came back, but he didn't catch any deer. The smart deer saved his friend and the forest was quiet again. +Once upon a time, there was a king who wore a shiny crown on his head. The crown was very pretty and sparkly. One day, the king was playing with his sword and accidentally split the crown in half. He was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +The king called for his helpers and they tried to fix the crown, but it was too broken. They decided to go to the forest and find a new crown. They walked for a long time until they found a tree with a clear gem on it. They took the gem and put it on the king's head. It was so pretty that everyone in the kingdom cheered. + +From that day on, the king was happy again and wore his new crown proudly. He learned to be more careful with his sword and never split anything again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance around her house. One day, her mom told her that she could perform on a big stage at the park. Lily was so excited, she jumped up and down with joy. + +When it was time for her to perform, she felt a little nervous. But as soon as she started singing, she felt so happy. The crowd clapped and cheered, which made her feel even better. After she finished, her mom gave her a big hug and told her how proud she was. + +Suddenly, Lily's dad appeared with a surprise. He had brought her a soft teddy bear to congratulate her on her performance. Lily was so happy, she hugged her new teddy bear tightly. From that day on, she knew she loved performing on stage and couldn't wait to do it again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and would use her mommy's wardrobe to find pretty clothes to wear. One day, while playing dress-up, Lily accidentally spilled juice on her favorite dress. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mommy saw that she was upset and asked her what happened. Lily told her about the juice on her dress. Mommy looked at the stain and saw that it was very deep. She knew she couldn't just wash it out. Mommy thought for a moment and then had an idea. She went to the wardrobe and pulled out a beautiful scarf. + +Mommy showed Lily how to use the scarf to cover up the stain on her dress. Lily was so happy! She loved the way the scarf looked with her dress. Now, she could keep playing dress-up and feel pretty again. Lily learned that even when things go wrong, there is always a way to make them better. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Lily. She had a vase with flowers in it on her table. One day, Lily's mom bought her a toy piano. Lily played the piano and everyone applauded her. She was happy and played more. The flowers in the vase danced with the music. From that day on, Lily played the piano every day and her flowers always danced along. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a big, dirty puddle and decided to jump in it. Her mom saw her and said, "Lily, don't jump in that filthy puddle, you'll get all dirty!" But Lily just laughed and said, "It's okay, Mommy. I like getting dirty!" + +After playing for a while, Lily's friend Tommy said, "Hey, let's have a race!" They ran as fast as they could, but Lily fell down and hurt her knee. Her mom came over and said, "Let me test your knee to make sure it's okay." She touched Lily's knee and Lily said, "Ouch!" Her mom said, "It's just a little scrape, you'll be okay." + +Later that day, Lily's mom took her to a lecture about animals at the library. Lily learned all about different animals and how they live in the wild. She was so excited that she told her mom, "I want to be an animal scientist when I grow up!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch TV all day long. His mommy always told him that he needed to behave and not watch too much TV. + +One day, Timmy's mommy had to go to the store and left him alone at home. Timmy got very nervous because he knew he was not supposed to watch too much TV. But he couldn't resist and turned on the TV anyway. + +After a while, Timmy's mommy came back home and saw that he had been watching TV for a long time. She told him that he needed to behave and not watch too much TV. Timmy promised to listen to his mommy and not watch too much TV again. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to behave and only watched TV for a little bit each day. He was happy because he knew he was doing the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and have fun with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to the park to play. + +Lily was so excited! She packed her favorite toys and put on her cheerful yellow dress. When they arrived at the park, Lily saw a big slide that she wanted to go on. But it was too high for her to climb by herself. + +Luckily, Lily's mom was there to help her. She lifted Lily up and helped her manage to climb to the top of the slide. Lily went down the slide and had so much fun! She laughed and giggled the whole way down. + +From that day on, Lily knew that even when things seemed too hard, she could always ask for help and manage to have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom cook in the kitchen. One day, Lily's mom was making soup and asked her to help chop some vegetables. Lily was excited to help and carefully chopped the carrots and celery. + +While they were cooking, Lily's mom told her a story about a stubborn knight who refused to give up his weapon. Lily listened intently and wondered why someone would be so stubborn. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went for a walk in the woods. As they were walking, they heard a loud noise. Suddenly, they saw the stubborn knight from the story, holding his weapon. Lily remembered the story and knew they had to be careful. + +But then, the knight smiled and said he was just practicing for a play. Lily and her mom laughed and continued their walk, happy to have helped each other and learned a lesson about stubbornness and weapons. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his plastic cars. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Timmy was so happy to see Billy and he invited him to play with his toys. + +Timmy showed Billy his wide collection of plastic cars and they played together for hours. They raced the cars on the floor and made loud vroom vroom noises. + +As the sun started to set, Timmy's mom called them inside for dinner. They were both very hungry and ate all the food on their plates. After dinner, Billy said goodbye and Timmy thanked him for coming over to play. + +Timmy went to bed that night with a big smile on his face, happy that he had invited his friend over to play with his plastic cars. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, they saw a beautiful butterfly flying in the sky. Lily wanted to catch it, but she didn't know how to do it. Her mommy told her that she could use a net to catch it. + +The next day, Lily went to the park with her net. She walked around and saw the butterfly again. She remembered what her mommy said and used the net to catch it. The butterfly was safe in the net and Lily was happy. + +From that day on, Lily loved to use her net to catch butterflies. She walked in the park every day and caught many beautiful butterflies. Her mommy and daddy were proud of her and they walked with her every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey named Max. Max lived in an old jungle with his friends. One day, Max and his friends wanted to climb the tallest tree in the jungle. + +Max said, "Let's climb the big tree!" + +But his friends were scared. They said, "No, it's too high!" + +Max said, "Come on, we can do it!" + +So, Max started to climb the tree. His friends watched him go higher and higher. Suddenly, Max got stuck on a branch. He couldn't move! + +His friends were worried. They said, "Max, are you okay?" + +Max said, "Help me, please!" + +So, his friends climbed up to help him. Together, they got Max unstuck and they all climbed to the top of the tree. They felt very proud and happy. From then on, they knew they could do anything if they worked together. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Peter. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they found a big tunnel. It was dark inside, but they were brave and went in. + +As they walked through the tunnel, they saw many unique things. There were shiny rocks and colorful flowers. They even saw a little mouse who was lost. They helped the mouse find his way back home. + +Finally, they came out of the tunnel and saw the sun shining bright in the sky. Peter and his friends were happy to have found a new adventure. They knew they would come back to the tunnel again someday. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to hear music and sing along. One day, she heard a very loud noise coming from her neighbor's house. She went to see what it was and saw that they were playing an opera. + +Lily didn't know what an opera was, but she thought it sounded silly. She went to her neighbor's house and asked them why they were playing such a silly song. + +The neighbor explained that they loved opera and it wasn't silly to them. Lily didn't understand, so she went back home. Later that day, Lily's mom played a different kind of music and Lily was happy again. + +But the next day, Lily heard the opera again and it was even louder. She didn't like it and went to her neighbor's house to ask them to turn it down. They said they couldn't because they loved the opera so much. + +Lily didn't know what to do, so she went home and talked to her mom. Her mom told her that everyone likes different things and it's okay to have different tastes. Lily realized that she didn't have to like opera, but she shouldn't be mean to her neighbors for liking it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lovely red dress that she wore everywhere she went. One day, Lily's parents took her on a long car ride. They stopped to get some fuel for the car. Lily didn't like the smell of the fuel, it made her feel sick. She said, "I hate this smell, it's yucky". + +As they continued driving, Lily fell asleep in the back seat. Suddenly, the car started to shake and make loud noises. The parents tried to stop the car, but it wouldn't stop. They crashed into a tree and the car caught on fire. Lily's parents were badly hurt and they couldn't get out of the car. Lily woke up and saw the fire, she started to cry. + +The firefighters came and put out the fire, but it was too late for Lily's parents. They had passed away. Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do without her parents. She missed them so much. She remembered the lovely times they had together, but now they were gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a kind farmer who had a chicken. The chicken was very special because it laid golden eggs. The farmer loved his chicken very much and took good care of it. + +One day, a modern businessman came to the farmer and offered to buy the chicken for a lot of money. The farmer thought about it but realized that he could never give away his beloved chicken for money. + +The moral of the story is that love and kindness are more important than money. We should always appreciate and give value to the things we love. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the rain. One day, he saw a big box in the yard. He ran over to it and said, "Wow, what a big box! Can I play with it?" + +His mom said, "Sure, but be careful. It's wet from the rain." + +Timmy said, "Okay, I will be careful." He climbed into the box and pretended he was driving a car. He said, "Vroom, vroom, let's go!" + +His mom laughed and said, "Where are you going in your box car?" + +Timmy said, "I'm going to the moon!" And off he went, with his box car and his imagination taking him on a wild adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach with her family. One day, while they were playing in the sand, Lily saw an unusual creature. It was a crab with big eyes and a funny walk. Lily wanted to touch it, but her mom said it might pinch her. + +Lily's older brother, Max, started to tease her about being scared of the crab. But Lily didn't mind, she was happy just watching it. Suddenly, the crab scurried away into the water. Lily was sad it was gone, but she knew there were more unusual creatures to discover at the beach. + +After that day, Lily always looked for the crab when she went to the beach. She didn't care if Max teased her, she was just happy exploring and having fun with her family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite pink dress every day. One morning, Lily's mommy told her they were going to ride the bus to the park. Lily was so excited because she had never been on a bus before. + +When they got on the bus, Lily sat next to the window and watched the trees go by. She felt grateful to be on such a big bus with her mommy. As they got off the bus and walked to the park, Lily realized she had forgotten to wear her shoes! But she didn't mind because she was having so much fun playing on the swings and slides. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was riding in her car with her mommy. They were listening to music and singing along. Lily loved to sing, but she was shy and only sang quietly. + +Suddenly, they stopped at a red light and the car next to them had their windows down. The people inside could hear them singing. Lily's mommy turned up the music and started singing louder. Lily felt embarrassed and didn't want to sing anymore. + +But then, the people in the other car started clapping and cheering for them. They said they loved their singing and it made their day. Lily felt happy and started singing again. From that day on, she wasn't afraid to sing in the car anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug. The bug loved to crawl everywhere, exploring the world. One day, the bug found a secret place. It was a dark and wet cave, but the bug was curious and went inside. + +As the bug crawled deeper into the cave, it heard a strange noise. It sounded like something big and scary was coming. The bug wanted to leave, but it was too late. A big spider appeared and caught the bug in its web. + +The bug realized too late that the secret place was not safe. It was a trap set by the spider to catch its prey. The bug wished it had listened to its instincts and not gone into the wet and dark cave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the beach with her family and found a big box. She wanted to see what was inside, so she asked her dad to help her unpack it. + +When they opened the box, they found lots of oysters inside. Lily thought they were pretty, but she didn't know what they were for. Her dad explained that people eat them and that they can make pearls inside. + +Lily accidentally dropped one of the oysters and it broke. She felt sorry and wanted to fix it, but her dad told her it was okay and that accidents happen. They packed up the box and went home, happy with their new discovery. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red was driving on a bumpy road that was very rough. Red wanted to find a smoother road to drive on. + +As Red drove, he saw a big, shiny truck coming towards him. The truck was so big that Red had to stop and wait for the truck to pass. But the truck didn't stop, and it hit Red! + +Red was very sad and hurt. But then, a kind tow truck came and helped Red. The tow truck brought Red to a garage where he was fixed up and made shiny again. Red was happy to be shiny and ready to drive on a smoother road. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a smelly house. One day, a little girl came to visit him. She wrinkled her nose and said, "Your house is smelly!" + +The old man replied, "Yes, I know. I can't smell it anymore." + +The little girl asked, "Why are you sad?" The old man replied, "I weep because I am lonely. No one comes to visit me." + +The little girl smiled and said, "I will come to visit you every day! Then you won't be lonely anymore." The old man's face lit up with joy and they hugged each other. From that day on, the little girl visited the old man every day and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft, fluffy blanket that she loved to snuggle with. One day, she accidentally bumped her thumb and it hurt a lot. + +"Ouchie!" cried Lily, tears streaming down her face. + +Her mommy came running over and asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" + +"My thumb hurts," Lily sniffled. + +Mommy gently took Lily's thumb and kissed it to comfort her. "There, there," she said. "It's okay, mommy's here." + +Lily smiled and wrapped her soft blanket around her. "Thank you, mommy," she said. + +"You're welcome, my love," said mommy. "Now let's go get some ice cream to make you feel even better!" + +Lily's face lit up with joy and she forgot all about her sore thumb. She happily skipped off with her mommy, feeling warm and cozy with her soft blanket wrapped around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a loose tooth that wiggled when she ate her favorite candy. One day, Lily's mom made her a cake and asked her to mix the batter. Lily was very thoughtful and mixed the batter very carefully. + +After the cake was baked, Lily couldn't wait to eat it. She took a big bite and felt her loose tooth wiggle even more. She thought about how she would look with a missing tooth and felt a little scared. + +But then, her mom came up with a thoughtful idea. She told Lily to tie a string around her tooth and attach it to a doorknob. When Lily slammed the door, the tooth would come out. Lily was nervous, but she trusted her mom. She closed her eyes, slammed the door, and felt a small tug. When she opened her eyes, her tooth was out! She was so proud of herself and her thoughtful mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy's mom sent him to the grocery store to buy some milk. On his way to the store, Timmy saw a great big dog. The dog was very friendly and wagged his tail at Timmy. + +When Timmy got to the store, he found out they were out of milk. He needed to replace the milk with something else. He saw some yummy cookies and decided to get those instead. + +On his way back home, Timmy saw the great big dog again. He gave the dog a cookie and they became friends. Timmy was happy he got to replace the milk with something just as good. +Once upon a time, there was a little pig named Willy who lived on a ranch. Willy loved to play in the mud and eat apples. One day, Willy met a big bad wolf who asked him, "Do you want to come to my house and play?" + +Willy knew that the wolf was foolish and he didn't want to lie to him, so he said, "No thank you, Mr. Wolf. I don't think it's safe to play with you." + +The wolf was surprised by Willy's answer and asked, "Why not?" + +Willy replied, "Because you have a reputation for lying and I don't want to get into trouble." + +The wolf was ashamed and promised Willy that he would never lie again. From that day on, Willy and the wolf became good friends and they played together on the ranch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a big cloud in the sky. "Wow, that cloud is so fluffy!" she said. + +Suddenly, a fairy appeared in front of her. "Hello, Lily. I am Fairy Flora," the fairy said. "Would you like to come on an adventure with me?" + +Lily was so excited, she jumped up and down. "Yes, please!" she said. The fairy sprinkled some magic dust on Lily, and they shrunk down to the size of a bug. + +They flew up to the fluffy cloud and saw a castle on top. "That castle belongs to the wealthy King Nimbus," Fairy Flora said. "Let's go say hello!" They flew inside and met the king, who was very kind. They had tea and cookies, and then Fairy Flora sprinkled some more magic dust on them and they grew back to their normal size. "Thank you for the adventure!" Lily said. "It was so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved balloons and always asked her mom to buy her one whenever they went to the store. One day, her mom bought her a big, shiny balloon that made her very happy. + +Lily played with the balloon all day, but she didn't want to let it go. She held it tightly and even took it to bed with her. The next morning, Lily woke up with a pale face. She realized that the balloon had spoiled overnight and was now deflated. + +Lily was very sad, but her mom told her not to worry. She promised to buy her another balloon the next time they went to the store. Lily learned that sometimes things can spoil, but there's always a chance to make things better again. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle on top of a hill. The castle was very strong and dependable. It had tall walls and a big gate to keep everyone safe inside. + +One day, a group of knights came to visit the castle. They needed some help and support from the king who lived inside. The king was happy to help the knights and gave them some food and water to take with them on their journey. + +The knights were very grateful for the king's support and promised to come back and visit the castle again soon. The king was happy to have made some new friends and was glad to be able to help them. And so, the castle continued to stand tall and strong, ready to support anyone who needed it. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the zoo with his mommy. They saw lots of animals like elephants, monkeys, and giraffes. But Timmy's favorite animal was the lion. + +He saw a nice lion sleeping in the sun. Timmy said, "Mommy, can we have a lion like that at home?" + +Mommy laughed and said, "No, Timmy. Lions are wild animals and they need lots of space to run and play. They wouldn't be happy in our house." + +Timmy understood and said, "Okay, mommy. But that lion is so nice. I wish we could have him as a friend." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Maybe we can come visit him again soon. But for now, let's go see the other animals." And so, Timmy and his mommy continued their adventure at the zoo, happy to have seen the nice lion. +Once upon a time, there was a duck named Ducky. Ducky lived in a pond with his friends. One day, Ducky saw a modern boat on the pond. Ducky thought it was cool and wanted to ride it. But his friends did not like the boat and they began to quarrel. Ducky was sad because he wanted to ride the modern boat but did not want to fight with his friends. So, Ducky decided to talk to his friends and they all agreed to take turns riding the modern boat. From that day on, Ducky and his friends had fun riding the modern boat together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite teddy bear that she always carried with her. One day, she accidentally dropped her teddy bear in a dark corner of her room. She tried to find it, but she couldn't see it anywhere. + +Lily's mom came to help her and told her to rub her eyes to see better. When Lily rubbed her eyes, she could see her teddy bear hiding behind an object. She was so happy to find her teddy bear again! + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes things can be hard to see, but if you rub your eyes and look really hard, you can find them. She also learned that it's important to take care of her special objects and not let them get lost in the dark. +Once upon a time, there was a big and strong horse named Max. Max loved to jog in the fields and feel the wind in his mane. But one day, Max hurt his leg and couldn't run anymore. He felt very sad. + +Max's friend, a kind farmer named Tom, saw that Max was sad and asked him what was wrong. Max told Tom about his hurt leg and how he couldn't run anymore. Tom said, "Don't worry, Max. I will replace your hurt leg with a new and powerful one. You will be able to jog again soon." + +Max was so happy to hear this! Tom took Max to the animal doctor and they replaced his hurt leg with a new one. Max felt so powerful and happy again. He thanked Tom and said, "Now I can jog again! Thank you for being such a good friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily's friend Emma brought a ball to play with. Lily wanted to play with it, but Emma didn't want to share. + +Lily said, "Emma, can I please play with the ball too?" + +Emma said, "No, I don't want to share." + +Lily felt sad and went to sit on a bench. A man came up to her and said, "Why are you sad?" + +Lily said, "Emma won't allow me to play with the ball." + +The man said, "Don't feel guilty. Emma should share. Here, let me give you some oil to make you feel better." + +Lily felt better and went back to play with her friends. Emma saw how much fun they were having and finally allowed Lily to play with the ball too. They all had a great time together! +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to play football. He would run around the field and kick the ball with his friends. Sometimes they played rough, but they always had fun. + +One day, the boy's team was losing the game. They tried their best, but the other team was too good. The boy felt sad and wanted to give up. But his coach told him to never surrender and keep trying. + +The boy listened to his coach and kept playing. He ran and kicked the ball with all his might. Suddenly, he scored a goal and his team won the game! The boy felt so happy and proud. He learned that even when things are tough, he should never surrender and always try his best. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her soft teddy bear so much. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and left her teddy bear on the bench. When she came back, her teddy bear was gone! + +Lily started to cry and said, "Mommy, someone stole my teddy bear! What should we do?" + +Mommy said, "Let's look around and see if we can find it." + +They looked everywhere, but they couldn't find the teddy bear. Suddenly, a boy came up to them and said, "Excuse me, is this your teddy bear?" + +Lily was so happy to see her teddy bear again. The boy said he found it on the ground and wanted to give it back to its owner. + +Lily hugged her teddy bear tightly and said, "Thank you for finding my teddy bear. You are very kind." + +The boy smiled and said, "No problem. Always handle your things carefully so they don't get stolen." + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep a close eye on her beloved teddy bear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very gifted, which means she was really good at drawing and painting. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big box filled with colorful paints and brushes as a gift. Lily was so happy that she started to scatter the paints all over her room. + +Her mom walked in and saw the mess. "Lily, what are you doing? You need to clean up before dinner," she said. + +Lily replied, "I'm making a picture with all the colors. Look, Mommy, I made a rainbow!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Wow, that's beautiful! But you still need to clean up the scattered paints before dinner." + +Lily nodded and started to pick up the paints while humming a song. As she cleaned, she found a small piece of paper with a word on it. She showed it to her mom and asked, "Mommy, what does this word mean?" + +Her mom explained, "A word is something you say or write to express an idea. It's like a puzzle piece that helps you communicate with others." + +Lily smiled and said, "I like words. They make me happy." + +And from that day on, Lily continued to scatter her paints and create beautiful pictures, while also learning new words to express herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Tim's mom asked him to help her with the groceries. Tim was happy to help his mom. + +Tim's mom gave him a big bag of apples to carry. Tim tried to carry the bag all by himself, but it was too heavy. His mom saw that Tim was struggling and said, "Don't worry, Tim. I will support you." + +Together, they carried the bag of apples all the way home. When they got home, Tim's mom asked him if he wanted an apple. Tim said yes and took a big bite. "Wow, this apple is so well," said Tim. + +Tim's mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Tim. You did a great job helping me today." Tim felt happy and proud. Even though carrying the bag was terrible at first, he knew that with his mom's support, he could do anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures of flowers and trees. One day, she saw a big, heavy gate in her backyard. She wanted to paint it, but it was too heavy for her to open. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Can you help me paint the gate?" Her mommy said, "Yes, let's do it together." They got some paint and brushes and started to paint the gate. Lily painted flowers on the gate, and her mommy painted leaves. + +After they finished painting, they went inside to have some milk and cookies. But then, they heard a loud noise outside. They went back to the backyard and saw that the heavy gate had fallen down. It was too heavy for them to lift it up. They were sad that their beautiful painting was ruined. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat some cookies. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I am hungry. Can I have some cookies please?" + +Her mom replied, "Sure, Lily. Let me get them for you." + +While her mom was getting the cookies, Lily saw a veil on the table. She asked her mom, "Mommy, what is that?" + +Her mom replied, "It's a veil, Lily. I wore it on my wedding day." + +Lily was fascinated and asked, "Can I wear it too?" + +Her mom replied, "Of course, you can." + +Lily wore the veil and pretended to be a princess. She ate her cookies happily and felt very special wearing the veil. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he was playing with his red truck when his friend, Sarah, came over to play. + +"Wow, Timmy! Your truck is enormous!" exclaimed Sarah. + +"Thank you, Sarah. I like it a lot," replied Timmy. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was coming from outside. They ran to the window and saw a volcano! The volcano was spitting out fire and smoke. + +"Oh no! What are we going to do?" cried Sarah. + +"Don't worry, Sarah. We can match our toy cars and trucks to make a road. Then we can drive away from the volcano," said Timmy. + +So, they quickly matched their toy cars and trucks to make a road. They drove away from the volcano and were safe. Timmy and Sarah were happy that they worked together to solve the problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was going to a party and her mom helped her dress up in a pretty pink dress. Lily liked her dress a lot and twirled around happily. + +But then, her mom asked her to help with the cord for the balloons. Lily got nervous because she didn't know how to help. Her mom explained it to her and showed her what to do. Lily felt better and helped with the cord. + +At the party, Lily had lots of fun playing games and eating cake. She was happy she got to wear her pretty dress and help with the cord for the balloons. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max. Max was very bossy and liked to tell all the other animals what to do. One day, Max saw a little bird trying to build a nest. Max said, "Hey birdie, you're doing it all wrong! Kneel down and let me show you how to build a nest." + +The little bird didn't like being bossed around by Max, so he said, "No thank you, Max. I want to build my nest my way." Max didn't like being told no, so he got angry and started throwing bananas at the little bird. + +Just then, a kind elephant named Ellie came over and saw what was happening. Ellie said, "Max, that's not nice! You shouldn't be bossy and throw things at others. You need to be kind and helpful." Max felt bad and apologized to the little bird. From that day on, Max learned to be a better friend and not to be so bossy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and dolls every day. One day, her mom asked her to clean up her toys and put them away. But Lily didn't want to do it because she was having so much fun. + +Her mom said, "Lily, you need to clean up your toys and put them away. It's important to stand up and be responsible." + +Lily didn't want to yield, but she knew her mom was right. So, she started cleaning up her toys. It was incredible how many toys she had! But she kept going until everything was put away. + +Afterwards, her mom said, "Lily, I'm proud of you for being responsible and doing the right thing. Remember, it's important to always stand up and be responsible, even when it's hard." + +Lily smiled and felt proud of herself too. She learned an important lesson that day and promised to always try her best to be responsible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a teddy bear named Brownie. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy and daddy. She played on the swings and the slide, but when it was time to go home, she couldn't find Brownie. Someone had stolen him! + +Lily was very sad and cried a lot. She wanted Brownie back. She stayed up all night thinking about him. She was very persistent and didn't give up. The next day, Lily and her parents went back to the park to look for Brownie. They searched everywhere and finally found him in the bushes. Lily was so happy and hugged Brownie tight. She promised to never let him out of her sight again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play games with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends played a game of hide-and-seek. It was a very nice day outside, with the sun shining bright. + +Lily found a great hiding spot behind a big tree. She waited there quietly, hoping her friends wouldn't find her. Suddenly, she heard her friend Sarah whisper her name. "Lily, where are you?" Sarah asked. Lily tried not to giggle, but she couldn't help it. She whispered back, "I'm behind the big tree!" + +Sarah found Lily and they both laughed. It was a nice game and they all had a lot of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside every day. One day, she found a sweet flower in the garden. She picked it up and smelled it. It smelled so sweet! + +Lily wanted to show her flower to her friend, but her friend was sleeping. So, Lily decided to whisper to her friend. She whispered, "Wake up, I have something sweet to show you!" + +Her friend woke up and saw the sweet flower. She loved it! They played together all day, smelling the sweet flower and having fun. At the end of the day, they whispered to each other, "Let's do this again tomorrow!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a shiny toy car that she loved to play with every day. One day, Lily's car broke down and she was very sad. + +Lily's mommy said, "Don't worry, we'll take it to the reliable toy doctor and he will fix it for you." + +The next day, they went to the toy doctor's well-lit shop. The toy doctor said, "I can fix your car, but it will take some time." + +Lily was sad again and asked, "When will my car shine again?" + +The toy doctor smiled and said, "Soon, my dear. I promise it will be as good as new." + +After a few days, the toy doctor called and said, "Your car is fixed and shining like a star!" + +Lily was very happy and thanked the toy doctor for making her car reliable again. She played with it every day and it never broke down again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go for walks with her mommy. One day, they went to the store and saw a unique cart. It was purple and had shiny wheels. Lily wanted to ride in it, but her mommy said it was only for groceries. + +Later that day, Lily felt tired and needed to nap. She cuddled with her favorite stuffed animal and closed her eyes. While she was sleeping, her mommy put her in the cart and pushed her around the house. Lily loved it! She felt like she was on a ride at the amusement park. + +From that day on, Lily would nap in the cart and her mommy would push her around. It became their special thing to do together. And even though the cart wasn't meant for napping, it was perfect for Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big nose that she liked to wiggle and scrunch. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when her mom asked her if she knew who took the cookies from the kitchen. Lily didn't know, so she shook her head. + +Later that day, Lily's little brother came up to her with crumbs on his face. Lily knew that he took the cookies! She told her mom what happened and was very honest about what she saw. Her mom was proud of Lily for being honest and told her that it was important to always tell the truth. + +From that day on, Lily knew that being honest was the right thing to do. And whenever she wiggled her nose, she remembered the time she solved the mystery of the missing cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a little rat named Remy. Remy was very nervous because he had never traveled before. His rat friends always talked about how much fun it was to explore new places, but Remy was too scared to leave his home. + +One day, Remy decided to be brave and travel to a new part of the forest. He packed a small bag with some cheese and set off on his adventure. As he walked, he saw many new things and met new animals. He even made some new friends! + +When Remy returned home, he realized that traveling was not so scary after all. He had learned that it was important to try new things and explore the world around him. From that day on, Remy traveled often and always had exciting stories to share with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat fruit, especially apples and bananas. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to buy some fruit. She picked out a big, red apple and a yellow banana. + +When they got home, Lily's mommy cut up the fruit and put it on a plate for her to eat. Lily took a bite of the apple and it was very tasty. But when she took a bite of the banana, it was too harsh and tasted bad. She didn't like it at all. + +Lily wanted to complete her snack, so she decided to eat the apple instead. But after she finished eating the apple, she started to feel sick. She had accidentally eaten a bad apple and it made her very sick. Her mommy took her to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily had eaten a poisonous fruit and she didn't make it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but his room was always messy. One day, his mom came in and said, "Timmy, we need to organize your toys. Let's put them in your toy van." + +Timmy was excited to help his mom organize his toys. He picked up his cars and trucks and put them in the van. His mom was proud of him for being so obedient and helping out. + +After they finished organizing, Timmy's room looked much better. His mom said, "Great job, Timmy! Now you can play with your toys without making a mess." Timmy was happy and thanked his mom for helping him organize his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to play in the park and collect acorns. One day, Sammy found a broken acorn and he was very upset. + +He tried to fix the acorn by gluing it back together, but it didn't work. Sammy decided to ask his friends, the birds, for help. The birds told Sammy to try using tape instead of glue. + +Sammy tried using tape and it worked! The acorn was fixed and Sammy was very happy. From that day on, Sammy always had tape with him in case he found another broken acorn. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat beans. One day, she went to the park with her mom and brought a can of warm beans for a picnic. + +As they were eating, Lily accidentally spilled the beans all over her dress. She felt embarrassed and started to cry. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Everyone spills sometimes. Let's go home and change your dress." + +Lily stopped crying and smiled. She knew her mom was right. They packed up the picnic and went home, where Lily changed into a clean dress and ate more beans for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was walking in the garden with her mom. Suddenly, she saw an onion on the ground. She picked it up and smelled it. It made her cry a little bit. + +As they continued walking, they came across a big tree. The tree had a scary face carved into it. Lily was afraid to go near it, but her mom held her hand and they walked past it. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew and a leaf fell on Lily's head. She giggled and said, "Fall!" + +They continued their walk and saw many beautiful flowers. Lily loved the colors and smells. They had a fun day together and Lily couldn't wait to tell her dad all about it when they got home. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived in a tree. The bird loved to sing and play in the spring. One day, the bird felt worried because it saw a big storm coming. The bird tried to fly away, but it couldn't go very far. So, it decided to settle down in its nest and wait for the storm to pass. + +The wind blew hard and the rain fell heavily. The little bird felt scared and sad. Suddenly, a big lightning bolt hit the tree and it fell down, crushing the bird's nest. The little bird couldn't fly away and got hurt. The storm was too strong and nobody could help the little bird. Sadly, the little bird died because of the storm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved sandwiches, especially the ones with white bread. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She had a sandwich in her hand and was eating it happily. + +Suddenly, a little boy came up to her and said, "I want your sandwich, it looks so yummy!" Lily didn't want to share her sandwich, but her mom told her to be kind and share with others. So, Lily gave the little boy half of her sandwich. + +After the little boy took a bite, he said, "This sandwich doesn't seem as yummy as it looked." Lily felt sad that the little boy didn't like her sandwich, but her mom told her that it's okay and that everyone has different tastes. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to share with others, but also that not everyone will like the same things. She made new friends at the park and shared her sandwiches with them, but also tried new foods that they shared with her. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max. Max liked to play outside with his friends. One day, Max found a weird stick on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friends. They asked Max where he found the stick. Max told them he found it under a tree. + +Max and his friends decided to play a game with the stick. They threw it back and forth to each other. Suddenly, Max's friend asked him if he wanted to play a different game. Max said yes and they started playing a new game. + +After a while, Max's mom called him inside for dinner. Max put the weird stick in his pocket and went inside. At dinner, Max asked his mom if he could keep the stick. His mom said yes and Max was very happy. He went to bed that night with the weird stick next to him. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to bake yummy cookies with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy got sick and couldn't bake with her. Lily was sad, but her mommy told her that she could bake by herself. + +Lily went to her classroom and asked her teacher if she could use the oven. Her teacher said yes and helped her bake the cookies. Lily was happy that she could bake on her own, but she realized that she needed her mommy to help her measure the ingredients. + +Lily's mommy got better and they baked together again. Lily learned that her mommy was a dependable helper in the kitchen. From that day on, Lily knew that she could bake with her mommy anytime she wanted. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. They played on the swings and went down the slide together. + +As they were leaving the park, they saw a big tree. Lily wanted to lean her hand on it and feel the rough bark. But as she did, a branch broke and fell on top of her. Her mommy tried to help, but it was too late. Lily was hurt and had to go to the hospital. + +At the hospital, the doctors tried to help but they couldn't. Lily's mommy was so sad and cried a lot. She wished she could make her little girl happy again. But Lily was gone forever. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They saw an ice-cream truck and Lily asked her mom for a brown ice-cream. Her mom bought her one and Lily was very happy. She ate her ice-cream and played on the swings. + +Suddenly, Lily's ice-cream disappeared! She looked around but couldn't find it. She started to cry and her mom asked her what was wrong. "My ice-cream disappeared!" Lily said. Her mom hugged her and said they could get another one. They went back to the ice-cream truck and Lily got a new brown ice-cream. She was happy again and ate it all up. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. He had a favorite toy car that he would carry with him everywhere he went. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy car when he accidentally dropped it and it broke. + +Timmy was very sad because his toy car was very important to him. He didn't know what to do. His mom told him that it was okay and that he could always get a new one. But Timmy knew that it wouldn't be the same. + +Timmy learned an important lesson that day. He realized that even though toys are fun to play with, they are not the most important things in life. The people we love and the memories we make with them are what really matter. From that day on, Timmy made sure to cherish every moment he spent with his family and friends. +Once upon a time, there was a bee named Buzz. Buzz lived in a hive with his friends. The hive was hard and made of wood. + +One day, Buzz went out to collect nectar for the hive. He found a flower with sharp petals. But when he tried to land on it, he accidentally bumped into a leaf and fell to the ground. + +Buzz was okay, but he realized he needed to be careful when flying near sharp things. He flew back to the hive and told his friends what happened. They all agreed to be more careful too, so they could keep their hive safe and strong. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to collect shiny rocks. One day, she found a pretty mineral near a river. She showed it to her friend, Timmy, who accidentally dropped it and it broke into pieces. + +Lily was sad and said, "Oh no! My pretty rock is broken. Can you fix it, Timmy?" + +Timmy said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I can't fix it. It's destroyed now." + +Lily was still sad, but Timmy said, "Let's find more pretty rocks together!" So they went on a walk and found many more shiny minerals to add to Lily's collection. Even though her favorite rock was broken, Lily was happy to have new ones to admire. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and create beautiful pictures. One day, she drew a picture of a street with lots of houses and trees. Her friends saw her picture and thought it was very pretty. They asked Lily to draw more pictures of the street. + +Lily was happy that her picture was so popular, but she realized that she had created something special. She decided to create more pictures and show them to her friends. Soon, everyone in the neighborhood was talking about Lily's beautiful pictures. + +Lily learned that when you create something, it can make people happy and bring them together. She continued to draw and create more beautiful pictures, and her street became a place where everyone was happy and friendly. The moral of the story is that creating something special can make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jump on the cushion in her living room. One day, her mom told her to stop jumping on the cushion because it was getting deep holes in it. + +Lily didn't listen and kept jumping. Suddenly, she fell deep into the cushion and got stuck. She started crying for help. + +Her mom came and rescued her. "Lily, you need to behave and listen to me when I tell you to stop jumping on the cushion. It's not safe," her mom said. + +Lily learned her lesson and promised to always behave and listen to her mom. From that day on, she never jumped on the cushion again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bull. He was very strong and had big horns on his head. One day, he found a bone in the ground and he wanted to bury it. But he was too impatient and didn't want to wait. So he just left the bone on the ground and walked away. + +Later that day, a little dog came by and saw the bone. He was very happy and started to chew on it. But then the big bull came back and saw that the bone was gone. He was very angry and started to look for it. When he saw the little dog with the bone, he chased after him. + +The little dog was very scared and ran away as fast as he could. He ran and ran until he found a safe place to bury the bone. The big bull never found him again and the little dog was very happy with his new bone. +Once upon a time, there was a big playground with lots of children playing. One little girl named Lily was drawing with chalk on the ground. She had a large piece of chalk that was almost as big as her hand. + +Suddenly, a boy came over and started to step on Lily's drawing. "Hey! You're messing up my picture!" cried Lily. + +The boy didn't seem to care and kept stomping on the chalk drawing. "Stop it!" yelled Lily. "You need to sort out your own space to play in and leave mine alone!" + +The boy finally listened and went to play somewhere else. Lily went back to drawing with her large piece of chalk and made a beautiful picture that no one could ruin. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bounce on her bed every morning. One day, her mom told her they were going on a walk. Lily was excited and asked, "Where are we going?" + +"We're going to the park," her mom replied. + +Lily saw a purple flower on the path and said, "Look, Mommy! A purple flower!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's very pretty." + +As they walked, they saw a group of kids playing with a purple ball. Lily ran over and asked, "Can I play too?" One of the kids said, "Sure, but you have to bounce the ball first." So, Lily bounced the ball and everyone cheered. They all played together until it was time to go home. Lily had so much fun and couldn't wait to go back to the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pen and paper. One day, she lost her pen and couldn't find it anywhere. She looked under her bed and in her toy box, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily was very sad because her pen was her favorite thing to draw with. She went to bed that night feeling very upset. The next day, her mom surprised her with a new pen. Lily was so excited and happy that she hugged her mom and said, "Thank you so much!" + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her pen in a safe place so she wouldn't lose it again. She drew lots of pictures and was always excited to show them to her mom and dad. And every time she used her pen, she remembered how thankful she was to have it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the beach with her mom and dad. They saw lots of shrimp in the water. Lily was so excited, she wanted to catch one. + +Her mom said, "Be careful, Lily. Shrimp can swim fast and you might get hurt." + +Lily listened to her mom and watched the shrimp swim. She wanted to learn more about them, so she said, "Mom, can we study shrimp when we get home?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. We can look up information about shrimp and learn all about them." + +When they got home, Lily and her mom looked up information about shrimp. They learned that shrimp are small sea creatures that people can eat. Lily thought that was funny because she didn't want to eat the shrimp, she just wanted to watch them swim. + +From that day on, Lily was careful around shrimp and loved to study about them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun. He always wore his sunglasses to protect his eyes. + +One day, Timmy's mom called him inside. "Timmy, we have to bury something in the backyard," she said. Timmy was curious. "What are we burying?" he asked. + +"It's a surprise," his mom replied. They went outside and dug a hole in the ground. Timmy's mom put something in the hole and covered it up. "What did we bury?" Timmy asked again. + +"You'll find out tomorrow," his mom said with a smile. That night, Timmy heard a noisy sound coming from the backyard. He looked out the window but couldn't see anything. + +The next day, Timmy's mom took him to the backyard. She showed him the hole they had dug the day before. "Look, Timmy," she said. "We buried a treasure chest!" Timmy was so excited. He opened the chest and found a pair of noisy maracas. He shook them and danced around the yard with his sunglasses on. From that day on, Timmy loved to play with his noisy maracas and wear his sunglasses outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to a party with her mommy and daddy. They ate yummy food and talked with their friends. Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. She was fearful and didn't know what to do. Her mommy told her to listen carefully and they found out it was just a balloon popping! + +After they ate, Lily accidentally spilled juice on her dress. Her mommy gave her a napkin to clean it up. Lily wiped the juice away and her dress was as good as new! She was so happy that the napkin helped her clean up the mess. + +At the end of the party, Lily was tired and ready for a nap. She snuggled up with her mommy and daddy and fell asleep. She dreamt of the fun party and how she conquered her fearful feelings. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. One day, he went to the park with his mom and saw some kids playing with a ball. Timmy wanted to play too, so he asked if he could join. + +One of the kids said, "Sure, but you have to catch the ball with this net." Timmy tried his best, but he couldn't catch the ball. He felt guilty because he thought he was not good enough. + +That night, Timmy went to bed and had a dream that he caught the ball with the net. He was so happy and proud of himself. The next day, he went back to the park and tried again. This time, he caught the ball with the net and all the kids cheered for him. Timmy felt very happy and he knew that dreams can come true. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and saw a boy playing with a ball. She asked him if she could play too. + +The boy said, "Sure, but be careful not to fall." + +Lily smiled and said, "I can balance really well!" She started to run after the ball, but then she tripped and fell. Her mommy came running over and helped her up. + +"Are you okay, sweetie?" her mommy asked. + +Lily nodded and said, "I just need my adorable glove. It fell off when I fell." Her mommy found the glove and gave it back to her. Lily put it on and continued to play with the boy. They had so much fun together! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the garden with her toys. One day, she saw a small ant crawling on the ground. She thought it was lovely and wanted to bring it inside to show her mommy. + +"Mommy, look at this lovely ant I found!" Lily exclaimed, holding up the ant for her mommy to see. + +"Oh, that's very nice, Lily," her mommy replied. "But ants belong outside in the garden, not inside the house." + +Lily understood and brought the ant back outside. She watched it crawl away and then went back to playing with her toys. From that day on, Lily always remembered to leave the ants in the garden where they belonged. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park with his friends. One day, Max's friend, a little yellow bird, flew down to say hello. The bird's name was Sunny. Sunny had a wink in her eye and Max asked her why. Sunny said she had something in her eye and it made it dry. Max licked her eye to make it feel better and they continued to play happily in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pink blouse every day. Her mommy was very wealthy and could buy her lots of pretty clothes. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a little girl sitting by herself, wearing old clothes. Lily felt sad for her and went to say hello. They started to play together and became friends. + +Lily loved her new friend and wanted to give her something special. She remembered her mommy had a blouse that was too small for her. She asked her mommy if she could give it to her friend. Her mommy said yes and Lily was very happy. + +Lily's friend was so happy when she received the blouse. She felt very special and loved. Lily was happy too, knowing that she made her friend happy. From that day on, they played together every day at the park, wearing their favorite clothes. +Once upon a time, there was a blue monkey. The monkey loved to play and swing from tree to tree. One day, the monkey went to a restaurant and wanted to order some bananas. The monkey said, "I want to order banana, please." The waiter brought the monkey a bunch of bananas and the monkey was very happy. The monkey ate all the bananas and then went back to playing in the trees. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wild lion. The lion liked to nap in the sun all day long. One day, a tiny mouse woke the lion up by running across his nose. The lion was very mad and wanted to eat the mouse, but the mouse said sorry and promised to never wake him up again. The lion forgave the mouse and went back to napping in the sun. From that day on, the mouse was always careful not to wake the lion up from his nap. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach with her family. One day, while playing in the sand, she saw a big, powerful seal swimming in the water. + +Lily ran to her mom and dad and said, "Look, look! A big seal!" Her parents were amazed and said, "Wow, that's so cool! Can you repeat what you saw?" + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, a big, powerful seal in the water!" Her parents smiled and took her to get a closer look. They watched the seal play in the waves for a while before heading back to their beach towels. + +From that day on, Lily loved telling everyone about the powerful seal she saw at the beach. And whenever she went back, she always looked for it again, hoping to see it and repeat the fun experience. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, especially his toy trucks. One day, Timmy's toy truck broke and he was very sad. + +His dad saw how sad Timmy was and decided to fix the truck. He needed to do an operation on the truck to make it work again. Timmy was excited to see his truck fixed. + +But, when his dad tried to fill the truck with gas, he realized that the gas tank was broken too. Timmy was sad again because he couldn't play with his truck. + +His dad promised to fix the gas tank too, so Timmy waited patiently. Finally, his dad fixed the truck and filled it with gas. Timmy was very happy and played with his truck all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a notebook that she loved to draw pictures in. She would draw pictures of flowers, animals, and even her family. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy, but she felt lonely because she didn't have any friends to play with. + +Suddenly, she saw a boy twisting and turning on the monkey bars. He looked like he was having so much fun! Lily wanted to play too, but she was too scared to try. The boy noticed her and asked if she wanted to play with him. Lily was so happy that she forgot about feeling lonely. + +They played together for a long time, and Lily even drew a picture of the boy in her notebook. She was so grateful for her new friend and couldn't wait to come back to the park to play with him again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wide forest. In the forest, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Benny heard a mysterious noise coming from deep in the forest. It sounded like a big animal was growling. + +Benny was scared, but he wanted to be brave. He took a deep breath and hopped towards the noise. As he got closer, he saw a big, scary bear! The bear was performing a dance, waving his big paws around. Benny was amazed! He had never seen a bear perform before. + +The bear saw Benny and stopped his dance. Benny was still scared, but he smiled at the bear. The bear smiled back and said, "Don't be afraid, little rabbit. I just love to perform my dance in the forest. Would you like to dance with me?" And Benny, feeling brave, said yes. From that day on, Benny and the bear performed their dance together every day, and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but sometimes he got frustrated when they didn't work the way he wanted them to. One day, Timmy accidentally knocked over a jar of cookies that his mom had made. He felt really bad and told his mom he was sorry. His mom forgave him and they cleaned up the cookies together. Timmy learned that it's important to say sorry when you make a mistake and that forgiving someone can make them feel better. From that day on, Timmy tried not to get frustrated and was more careful with his toys and his mom's cookies. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the rain, but his mommy always told him to come inside when it got too wet. One day, Timmy went outside to play and it started to rain really hard. Timmy's mommy called him inside and he was sad because he was having so much fun. + +When Timmy got inside, his mommy gave him a towel to dry off with. Timmy rubbed the towel all over his body and soon he was dry. Then, Timmy's mommy turned on the radio and they danced together to the regular music that was playing. Timmy loved dancing with his mommy and he was happy that he got to hear his favorite songs on the radio. + +After they danced, Timmy's mommy made him some hot chocolate and they cuddled on the couch together. Timmy was happy that he got to play outside in the rain and then have fun inside with his mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals, especially her cat named Mittens. One day, Mittens got lost and Lily was very sad. She looked everywhere for Mittens but couldn't find him. + +Lily's mom told her that sometimes in life, things don't go perfectly and we have to keep trying. So, Lily didn't give up and kept looking for Mittens. + +Finally, Lily saw Mittens in a tree and she climbed up to get him. She was so happy to be reunited with her cat! Lily hugged Mittens and felt like her life was perfect again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to help his mom in the kitchen. One day, Timmy's mom was making cookies. Timmy asked, "Can I help you make cookies, Mommy?" His mom replied, "Sure, you can help me mix the ingredients together." + +As they were mixing the ingredients, Timmy accidentally touched the hot oven and burned his hand. He started to cry. His mom quickly ran to get a wet towel to put on his hand. She said, "Don't worry, Timmy. Mommy will heal your hand and make it better." + +After a few minutes, Timmy's hand started to feel better. He stopped crying and said, "Mommy, can we put some sweet chocolate chips in the cookies?" His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy. Let's make the cookies even sweeter!" And together, they finished making delicious cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very happy because her birthday was coming soon. She wanted a gift that was tall and pretty. She didn't know what it was, but she dreamed about it every night. + +One day, Lily's mom took her to a toy store. Lily saw a big box that was wrapped in shiny paper. She knew that it was her gift! She was so happy that she jumped up and down. + +When she opened the box, she saw a beautiful doll that was very tall. It had long hair and a pretty dress. Lily hugged her new doll and said, "Thank you, Mommy! This is the best gift ever!" From that day on, Lily dreamed about playing with her tall doll every night. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her computer. One day, Lily's computer fell on the floor and broke into pieces. Lily was sad because her computer was delicate and she couldn't fix it by herself. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, my computer is broken. Can you fix it?" Her mommy replied, "I will try, but it might be too delicate to fix." Lily was excited when her mommy said she would try to fix her computer. + +After a few hours, Lily's mommy fixed her computer. Lily was so happy and excited to have her computer back. She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for fixing my computer. I love it so much!" From that day on, Lily was careful with her computer and never let it fall again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she heard a noise coming from the bushes. She went to take a look, but there was nothing there. + +The next day, she heard the noise again. This time, she saw something green appear from the bushes. It was a little frog! Lily was so happy to have found a new friend. + +However, the frog was scared of Lily's cat, Mittens. Lily realized this and made sure to keep Mittens inside when she played with her new friend. From that day on, Lily and the frog played together every day in the garden, making sure to always watch out for Mittens. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to act and pretend to be different characters. One day, she was pretending to be a chef and was cooking some meat for her family. She tasted it and said, "Mmm, this meat is so sweet!" Her mom asked, "Did you add sugar to it?" Lily replied, "No, I just cooked it really well." They all enjoyed the delicious meal together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier. He was very brave and strong. One day, he met a little boy who wanted to play with his toy. The soldier was kind and he lent his toy to the little boy. They played together and had a lot of fun. + +After a while, the little boy had to go home. He forgot to give back the toy to the soldier. The soldier searched for his toy but he couldn't find it. He felt sad and ashamed. He thought the little boy had taken it on purpose. + +The next day, the little boy came back with the toy. He said sorry to the soldier and gave it back. The soldier was happy and forgave him. He said, "It's okay, but remember to always give back what you borrow. It's the right thing to do." The little boy nodded and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friendly dog named Max. They loved to play together in the park. One day, Lily and Max met a new friend named Timmy. + +Timmy had a toy car that he wanted to play with, but he didn't know how to use it. Lily showed him how to make it go by pressing a button. Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are a good friend." + +Max wagged his tail and licked Timmy's face. Timmy laughed and wiped his lip. "Max is friendly too!" Lily said. They all played together and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his ball. He would throw it up in the air and catch it. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his ball. He saw an old man sitting on a bench wearing an ancient cap. + +Timmy approached the old man and said, "Hi, mister. I like your cap. It looks very old." The old man smiled and said, "Thank you, young man. It is very ancient indeed. It belonged to my grandfather." + +Timmy asked the old man if he wanted to play catch with him. The old man agreed and they played catch for a while. Suddenly, Timmy threw the ball too hard and it flew towards the old man's cap. The old man quickly caught the ball with his cap and threw it back to Timmy. + +Timmy was amazed and said, "Wow, you caught the ball with your cap! That was amazing!" The old man smiled and said, "Yes, I have been practicing for many years. I used to play baseball when I was young." Timmy and the old man continued to play catch and had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a small woman. She lived in a small house with a big garden. One day, she decided to learn how to bake a cake. She went to the store to buy some flour, sugar and eggs. When she got home, she mixed all the ingredients together and put the cake in the oven. After a while, the cake was done! The small woman was so happy that she learned how to bake a cake all by herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her doll, Lucy. Lucy had long blonde hair and a pretty dress. + +One day, Lily and Lucy went for a walk in the forest. They saw a big, fierce lion. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. But Lucy said, "Don't worry, I'll yield the lion." + +Lily didn't know what "yield" meant, but she trusted Lucy. So Lucy walked up to the lion and said, "Hello, Mr. Lion. Would you like to play with us?" + +To Lily's surprise, the lion was friendly and played with them. And from that day on, Lily learned that sometimes things that seem scary can yield to kindness and friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch cartoons on TV with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a card to give to his friend for his birthday. Timmy was happy to have a card to give to his friend. + +But then, Timmy realized that the card was not reliable. The card was torn and the picture was not clear. Timmy didn't want to give his friend a bad card. So, he went back to his mom and asked for a new card. His mom gave him a new card that was reliable and looked nice. + +Timmy was happy that he had a good card to give to his friend. They watched cartoons together and Timmy gave him the card. His friend was happy and they had a fun time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. He loved to race his friends through the forest. One day, Benny found a shiny pill on the ground. He didn't know what it was, but he thought it looked pretty. + +Benny's friend, a graceful deer named Daisy, saw the pill and told Benny not to touch it. She said it could be dangerous. But Benny didn't listen and he swallowed the pill. + +Soon, Benny started feeling sick and couldn't race with his friends anymore. Daisy felt sad because she warned Benny not to take the pill. Benny learned that it's important to listen to his friends and not take things that he doesn't know about. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her cushion. One day, Lily's mom came into her room and asked her to clean up her toys. Lily didn't want to clean up, so she made a joke and said, "Mom, the cushion is doing the cleaning!" + +But Lily's mom didn't think it was funny and told her she had to clean up her toys. Lily got angry and threw her cushion on the floor, making a big mess. Her mom got mad and said, "Lily, that was a crazy thing to do!" + +Lily felt sad and apologized to her mom. They talked about how it's important to listen and follow directions. Together, they cleaned up the mess and Lily learned that sometimes jokes can cause problems. From that day on, Lily made sure to always listen to her mom and keep her cushion in its proper place. +Once upon a time, there was a happy goat named Billy. Billy loved to play in the fields and eat green grass. One day, Billy got hurt and his leg hurt a lot. He couldn't walk anymore and felt sad. + +But then, a kind farmer came to help Billy. The farmer cleaned Billy's wound and put a bandage on it. He said, "Don't worry, Billy, I will help you heal." + +Days passed and Billy felt better and better. He started to walk again and play with his goat friends. One day, Billy saw a beautiful flower on the other side of the fence. He wanted to eat it, but he couldn't jump over the fence. Suddenly, the farmer came and lifted Billy up to get the flower. Billy felt perfect and happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, he saw a spark in the grass and it made him very curious. He went closer and saw that it was a little bug with shiny wings. + +Timmy thought the bug was great and wanted to show it to his mom. He ran inside and tried to sign to his mom that he found something cool outside. His mom didn't understand at first, but Timmy kept pointing to the door and making excited noises. + +Finally, his mom followed him outside and saw the little bug. She thought it was great too and they spent the rest of the afternoon watching it fly around. Timmy was so happy that he found something special and got to share it with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a big castle. She loved to play with her toys and run around the castle. But one day, she was very careless and broke her favorite toy. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her mother, the queen, saw her daughter crying and asked her what happened. The princess told her about her broken toy and how sad she felt. The queen hugged her and said, "Don't worry, my dear. I hope we can fix your toy and make it as good as new." + +The princess felt better and smiled. She knew her mother would take care of her toy and make it all better. From that day on, she was more careful with her toys and never wanted to feel sad again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint and often sat on her porch to do it. One day, her friend Max came to visit her. + +"Hi Lily, what are you doing?" Max asked. + +"I'm painting a picture of a bird," Lily replied. + +Max looked at the painting and said, "Wow, you're really intelligent. I could never paint like that." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thanks, Max. Do you want to paint with me?" + +Max nodded his head and they both sat on the porch and painted together. They had so much fun painting that they didn't even notice the time passing by. When they finished, Lily showed Max her painting and Max showed Lily his. They both were very proud of what they had created. + +From that day on, Lily and Max painted together every day on the porch. They both felt happy and grateful for their friendship and the joy of painting. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and trucks, especially ones with a bright color. One day, he saw a truck with a bright red engine driving down the street. + +"Wow, that's a cool truck!" Timmy said to his mom. + +"I know, it's a delivery truck. They sell things to people," his mom explained. + +Timmy thought about that for a moment. "I want to sell things too!" he exclaimed. + +"Well, what do you want to sell?" his mom asked. + +Timmy thought about it some more. "I could sell my toys that I don't play with anymore," he said. + +"That's a great idea, Timmy!" his mom said with a smile. + +So, Timmy gathered up his toys and set up a little table in his front yard. He waited patiently for customers to come by and buy his toys. And sure enough, people came by and bought his toys, just like the delivery truck sold things to people. Timmy was very happy to have made some money, and he knew he wanted to sell more things in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved dessert and always wanted to eat it after dinner. Her favorite dessert was ice cream. + +One day, Lily went to a birthday party. She saw a big balloon and wanted to play with it. She asked the birthday girl if she could have it, but the girl said no. Lily got upset and decided to take the balloon anyways. She used some tape to attach it to her wrist so she wouldn't lose it. + +As Lily was leaving the party, the balloon got caught on a tree branch. She tried to pull it down, but it wouldn't budge. Suddenly, the tape snapped and the balloon flew away. Lily was sad and cried all the way home. + +Her mom asked her what was wrong and Lily told her about the balloon. Her mom explained that it's not okay to take things that don't belong to us. Lily learned her lesson and promised to always ask before taking something. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play with his ball and run around in the park. One day, Max's owner took him for a walk and they saw a man who was selling balloons. Max loved balloons, so he ran over to the man and asked for one. The man gave Max a red balloon and Max was so happy that he started to bow. + +Suddenly, Max saw a cat and he chased after it. Max didn't see the car coming and he ran right into it. Max's owner rushed him to the hospital, but the doctors couldn't save him. Max's owner was very sad and cried a lot. The man who sold balloons came to see Max's owner and said, "I'm sorry that Max is gone. He was a friendly dog and I will miss him too." Max's owner was grateful for the man's kind words, but she still missed Max very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very bored because he had no one to play with. His mommy was busy working and his daddy was away on a trip. + +One day, Timmy's mommy got him a tutor to help him learn new things. At first, Timmy thought the tutor was boring because all they did was read books and do math problems. + +But then, the tutor showed Timmy how to build a race car out of blocks. Timmy loved it and they had so much fun together. + +The next day, Timmy and his tutor went to a race track. They put Timmy's race car on the track and it went so fast! Timmy was amazed at how much speed his car had. + +In the end, Timmy realized that his tutor was not boring at all. They had so much fun together and Timmy learned so many new things. He couldn't wait to see what they would do next! +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot liked to go for walks with his owner. One day, they went to the park. Spot loved the park because he could run and play fetch. + +While they were at the park, Spot saw a squirrel. He chased after it and ran into a tree. Spot's owner heard a loud crack and saw that Spot had hurt his paw. They went to the vet and the vet said that Spot's paw would be regular again soon. + +After a few days, Spot's paw was feeling better. His owner took him back to the park and they played fetch again. Spot was happy to be back at his favorite place. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky and his friends were playing in the water when they saw some big ducks coming towards them. + +The big ducks were angry and wanted to start a war. Ducky and his friends didn't want to fight, so they tried to run away. But one of the big ducks splashed water on them and made them fall down. + +Ducky said, "That was a bad thing to do. We don't want to fight. Let's be friends." The big ducks thought about it and realized that they didn't want to fight either. So, they all became friends and played together in the pond. From that day on, there was no more war and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big ship in the sea. The ship was very old and dirty. It was disgusting to look at. One day, a little boy found the ship and he wanted to explore it. He tried to open the door but it was locked. He looked around and found a key. He used the key to unlock the door and went inside. + +As he was exploring, he heard a loud noise. The ship started to sink and water came rushing in. The little boy tried to get out but the door was locked again. He was trapped inside the sinking ship. The little boy tried to call for help but no one came. Sadly, he drowned in the ship and no one ever found him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and he wanted some food to eat. He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, can you give me some food to eat? I'm very hungry." + +His mom said, "Of course, Timmy. I will supply you with some food. What would you like to eat?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and said, "I want a sandwich with peanut butter and jelly, please." + +His mom made him a sandwich and gave it to him. Timmy took a big bite and said, "Mmm, this sandwich is very yummy. Thank you, Mommy." + +His mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Timmy. Always be honest with me and tell me what you want to eat. I will supply you with whatever you need." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy car when he accidentally knocked over his tower of blocks. The blocks fell down and made a big wreck on the floor. + +Timmy's mom heard the noise and came into the room. "Oh no, what happened?" she asked. Timmy looked sad and said, "I made a big mess, Mommy." His mom smiled and said, "That's okay, we can clean it up together." + +Timmy and his mom worked together to pick up the blocks and settle them back into their tower. Timmy was thoughtful and said, "I'll be more careful next time, Mommy." His mom hugged him and said, "Accidents happen, Timmy. The important thing is that we work together to fix them." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she found a purple ball and started playing with it. But then, the ball accidentally went into the drain. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said "Let's get it out!" but Lily replied "No, we shouldn't. It's too dangerous." She resisted the temptation to go into the drain to get the ball. + +Suddenly, they heard a man's voice coming from the drain. "Hey kids, don't worry. I'll get the ball for you." The man was able to retrieve the ball and gave it back to Lily. She was very happy and said "Thank you so much!" + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy always played with the purple ball and remembered the kind man who helped them. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle with lots of trees and animals. One day, it started to rain and the rain was very cold and icy. The leopard who lived in the jungle didn't like the cold rain. He wanted to stay warm and dry, so he went to his cave. + +In the cave, the leopard found a cozy spot and snuggled up. He was happy because he was not getting wet anymore. The rain continued to fall outside, but the leopard was safe and warm in his cave. + +After a while, the rain stopped and the sun came out. The leopard came out of his cave and saw that everything was wet. But he was happy because he knew the rain was good for the trees and plants in the jungle. The leopard went back to his spot in the sun and enjoyed the rest of his day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. It was very hot outside, and Lily was sweating. "Mommy, I'm hot!" she said. "Me too, Lily," her mom replied. + +Suddenly, Lily saw something happen. A little boy had fallen off the swing and was crying. Lily felt upset for the boy. "What happened?" she asked her mom. "He fell off the swing," her mom explained. + +Lily wanted to help the boy feel better. She went over to him and said, "Don't be upset. I'll be your friend." The boy stopped crying and smiled. "Thank you," he said. Lily and the boy played together for the rest of the day, and they all had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was walking with her mommy when she saw a red mailbox. "Mommy, look! A mailbox!" Lily pointed at the mailbox with excitement. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, that's a mailbox. We put letters in there to send to our friends and family." + +Lily was curious and asked, "Why is the mailbox so rough?" + +Mommy explained, "The mailbox is made of metal and sometimes metal can be rough. But it keeps our letters safe and dry." + +Lily was happy to learn about mailboxes and pointed at every mailbox she saw on their walk. She couldn't wait to write a letter to her grandma and put it in the mailbox. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint and draw pictures with bright colors. One day, she found a beautiful shade of blue that was very rich and she painted everything she could find with it. + +Lily painted her bedroom walls, her toys, and even her dog. But her parents didn't like it and they scolded her for painting the dog. Lily felt sad and cried all night. + +The next day, Lily woke up to find that her dog had become sick because of the paint. The vet said that the paint was toxic and that the dog would not survive. Lily felt very guilty and cried even more. She learned her lesson and never painted anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She was wearing her favorite dress, which was very pretty and had a lot of flowers on it. + +As she was playing, she saw a piece of cloth on the ground. It was very colorful and attractive, so she picked it up. "Look what I found!" she said to her friends. "It's so pretty!" + +Her friends agreed and they all played with the cloth. They made it into a tent and pretended they were camping. Lily was very happy that she found something so nice. + +Later that day, Lily's mom came to pick her up. When she saw the cloth, she asked Lily where she found it. Lily told her and her mom smiled. "That's a very special cloth," she said. "It belongs to the circus that's coming to town. They must have dropped it on their way here." + +Lily was excited to hear about the circus and couldn't wait to go. When they finally went, Lily saw the same cloth she found being used in a magic show. She was amazed and felt happy knowing she helped the circus find their missing cloth. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved winter. She loved to play in the snow and make snowmen. One day, she was playing outside when she saw a charming boy named Max. Max was very nice and asked Lily if she wanted to build a snowman with him. + +Lily was so happy and said yes. They built a big snowman together and had lots of fun. But then, Max accidentally knocked the snowman over and Lily got very embarrassed. She didn't know what to say, so she just ran away. + +The next day, Lily saw Max again and he asked her if she wanted to play. But Lily was still embarrassed and didn't want to play with him anymore. Max was sad and went home alone. Lily realized that she had hurt Max's feelings and felt bad. + +Winter ended and Lily never saw Max again. She wished she had been nicer to him and didn't let her embarrassment get in the way of their friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They lived in a big house with a garden. One day, they went on a picnic in the park. The children played with a ball and the parents sat on a blanket. Suddenly, the wind blew and the ball scattered away. The children ran after it and found a magnet on the ground. They were grateful for the magnet because it helped them find the ball. They put the magnet in their pocket and went back to the blanket to eat yummy sandwiches. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her dolls and teddy bear. One day, her mommy introduced her to a new vegetable called broccoli. Lily thought it looked dull and didn't want to eat it. + +Mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. Broccoli is good for you and will make you strong." But Lily still didn't want to eat it. + +Later that day, Lily's friend Tommy came over to play. Tommy saw the broccoli on Lily's plate and said, "Wow, I love broccoli! It's my favorite vegetable." + +Lily was surprised and asked, "Really? Why do you like it?" + +Tommy replied, "Because it's yummy and makes me feel strong like a superhero!" + +Lily decided to give it a try and took a small bite. To her surprise, it tasted good! From that day on, Lily liked eating broccoli and thanked Tommy for introducing her to it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cereal in the morning. One day, her mom suggested that they use a delicate bowl to eat their cereal. Lily thought the bowl was pretty and liked the way it felt in her hands. They poured the cereal and milk into the bowl and ate their breakfast together. After they finished, Lily's mom washed the delicate bowl and put it away. Lily was happy that they used a special bowl for their breakfast. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly sailor in the navy. He loved to work on boats and sail across the big blue ocean. One day, he saw a little fish swimming beside his boat. The fish was lost and didn't know where to go. The sailor picked up the fish and put it back in the water. The fish was very happy and swam away. + +The sailor continued to work hard on his boat and soon he reached a beautiful island. The island was full of coconuts and palm trees. The sailor was very happy and decided to stay there for a while. He built a small hut and spent his days fishing and exploring the island. + +One day, the sailor heard a loud noise coming from the ocean. He looked out and saw a big navy ship sailing towards the island. The sailor was afraid, but he knew he had to be brave. He went to the ship and talked to the captain. The captain was very kind and asked the sailor to join his crew. The sailor was so happy and decided to work on the navy ship. From that day on, he sailed across the ocean with his new friends, feeling jolly and free. +Once upon a time, there was a playful little boy named Max. Max loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he found a cactus in his backyard. + +Max's mom saw him looking at the cactus and said, "Be careful, Max. That cactus has prickly needles." + +Max replied, "I want to touch it, Mommy." + +His mom encouraged him to be careful and not get hurt. Max slowly touched the cactus and felt the prickly needles. He giggled and said, "It's ticklish!" + +From that day on, Max loved to visit the cactus and play with it. He learned to be careful and respect the prickly needles. And his mom was always there to encourage him to explore and learn new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day, she saw a door in the garden and wanted to see what was behind it. But the door was locked and she couldn't open it. + +Suddenly, a helpful boy named Max came along. "Can you help me pick the lock on this door?" asked Lily. Max smiled and said, "Sure, I can help you." + +Max picked the lock and opened the door. Behind it, they found a beautiful garden with lots of flowers and trees. Lily was so happy and thanked Max for being so helpful. They spent the rest of the day exploring the garden and having fun. + +When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to Max and promised to come back to the garden soon. She was very grateful for Max's help and knew that she couldn't have opened the door without him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He was walking in the forest when he saw something scary. It was a big monster! The monster seemed angry and Timmy was scared. + +Suddenly, it started to rain and Timmy got wet. He thought the monster would get wet too, but it didn't. The monster seemed to like the rain and it started to dance. + +Timmy realized that the monster wasn't so scary after all. It just wanted to have fun in the rain. Timmy decided to join in and they danced together. From that day on, Timmy and the monster were friends and they played in the rain every time it rained. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing songs all day long. One day, her mommy bought her a new shirt that was very comfortable. Lily loved it so much that she wore it every day. + +One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help print some pictures. Lily was excited to help and she pressed the button to print. The printer made a loud noise and Lily giggled. When the pictures were ready, Lily's mommy was so happy and gave her a big hug. + +Later that day, Lily sang a song about her comfortable shirt and how much she loved it. Her mommy listened and smiled, feeling happy and proud of her little girl. From that day on, Lily wore her comfortable shirt while she helped her mommy print pictures and sang her favorite songs. +Once upon a time, there was a big rabbit. The big rabbit liked to sit in the sun. One day, the big rabbit saw a small rabbit. The small rabbit was lost. The big rabbit helped the small rabbit find its way home. The small rabbit was happy and thanked the big rabbit. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a bird that had fallen out of its nest. The bird looked very helpless and sad. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, we need to build a new nest for the bird. It looks so helpless." Her mommy smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily. Let's build a new nest together." + +So, they got some sticks and leaves and built a new nest for the bird. The bird was very happy and flew back into its new home. Lily was so happy that she could help the bird in its time of need. From that day on, she made sure to always take care of the animals in her garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a charming house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy made some hot soup for lunch. + +Lily asked, "Mommy, can I have some soup too?" + +Her mommy said, "Sure, but be careful, it's very hot." + +Lily blew on her soup and started to eat. But then, she accidentally spilled some soup on her shirt. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "My shirt is dirty. I need to clean it." + +Her mommy said, "Don't worry, we'll clean it together." And they went to the laundry room to wash Lily's shirt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat candy. She had a big bag of candy and she ate it all day. But one day, she became careless and left the bag open. + +A mischievous squirrel saw the open bag and ran over to taste the candy. When Lily came back, she saw that the squirrel had eaten all of her candy! She became very sad and angry. + +But then, Lily remembered something her mom had told her. She said that sharing is caring. So, Lily decided to share her candy with the squirrel. The squirrel was very happy and they became friends. From then on, Lily was always careful to close her candy bag and share with her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mom and dad. One day, they arrived at the park, but Lily wanted to go on the swings first. Her mom said, "Wait, Lily, let's go on the slide first." + +Lily was sad, but she waited patiently for her turn on the slide. When it was finally her turn, she shouted with joy as she went down the slide. + +After playing on the slide, Lily and her family went to get some ice cream. But when they got to the ice cream shop, they found out that they didn't have any chocolate ice cream available. Lily was disappointed, but her dad said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can get vanilla instead." + +Lily tried the vanilla ice cream and loved it even more than chocolate. She was happy that she waited and didn't shout in the ice cream shop. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes waiting and being patient can lead to even better things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to put the dishes in the dishwasher. Lily was happy to help, but she didn't know where the dishwasher was. + +"Mommy, where is the dishwasher?" Lily asked. + +"It's right next to the sink, sweetie," her mommy replied. + +Lily found the dishwasher and started putting the dishes inside. She was so focused on her task that she didn't hear her mommy calling her. + +"Lily, it's time for dinner!" her mommy said, but Lily didn't hear her. Her mommy sighed and tapped her on the shoulder. + +"Lily, you're so deaf sometimes," her mommy said with a smile. + +Lily giggled and finished putting the dishes in the dishwasher. She was happy to help her mommy and couldn't wait for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety lived in a big tree with lots of other birds. One day, Tweety wanted to explore the big world outside the tree. So, Tweety flew out of the tree and into the unknown. + +Tweety saw lots of new things like big buildings and cars. But, Tweety got lost and didn't know how to get back home. Suddenly, Tweety saw a bright bulb in the distance. Tweety flew towards the bulb and found a kind woman who helped Tweety escape from the unknown place. + +Tweety was very happy to be back home with all the other birds. Tweety told everyone about the kind woman and the bright bulb that helped Tweety escape. From that day on, Tweety never went too far away from home again. +One day, a little boy named Timmy was playing with his toys when he heard his mommy and daddy talking. They were talking about war, and Timmy didn't understand what that meant. He asked his mommy, "What is war?" + +His mommy explained that war is when people fight and hurt each other, and it makes a lot of people very nervous and scared. Timmy didn't like the sound of that. + +He asked his mommy, "Do we need war?" His mommy said no, we don't need war. We need love and kindness instead. Timmy smiled and said, "I like love and kindness. Let's have that instead!" + +His mommy and daddy smiled too, and they all hugged each other. Timmy felt happy knowing that he didn't need to be nervous about war, because his family would always choose love and kindness instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her family in their car. They drove to many places like the beach, the park, and the zoo. One day, they went to a big mountain and had to walk up it. Lily's mom said it was good exercise for them. + +After they came down the mountain, they were very hungry. But Lily's dad said they didn't have much money for food. So they went to a cheap restaurant where they could eat a lot for a little money. Lily had a big plate of spaghetti and meatballs. She was very happy and full. + +At the end of the day, Lily was tired from all the travel and exercise. She fell asleep in the car on the way home. She dreamed about the fun day she had with her family and hoped they could travel again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pears, especially the juicy ones. One day, her mommy brought home a very special pear. "This pear is spicy!" said mommy. "Spicy?" asked Lily. "Yes, it has a little bit of a kick to it," said mommy. + +Lily took a bite of the spicy pear and her eyes got big. "Wow, that is spicy!" she said. "Do you like it?" asked mommy. Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I like it, but it's too spicy for me to eat a lot of it." + +Later that day, Lily's daddy came home and saw the spicy pear on the table. "What's this?" he asked. "It's a spicy pear," said Lily. "Spicy?" asked daddy. "Yes, try it!" said Lily. Daddy took a bite and leaned back in his chair. "Wow, that is spicy!" he said. + +Lily giggled and said, "I told you!" They all enjoyed the spicy pear together and talked about how it was different from the other pears they had eaten before. From that day on, Lily always looked for spicy pears at the store, and she loved to share them with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie loved to fly high up in the sky. It would flap its wings and soar through the clouds. + +One day, the little birdie found an envelope lying on the ground. The envelope was very light and had a pretty stamp on it. The birdie picked it up with its beak and flew away. + +The birdie flew and flew until it found a house with a mailbox. It put the envelope inside the mailbox and then flew away, feeling very proud of itself for helping someone. From that day on, the little birdie continued to soar through the sky, always on the lookout for more envelopes to deliver. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. Lila wants to go on the slide. She runs to the slide. She is very quick. + +"Wait for me, Lila!" Ben says. He runs after her. He is not as quick as Lila. He wants to gain on her. He tries to run faster. + +Lila reaches the slide. She climbs up the ladder. She sits on the slide. She slides down. She feels the wind on her face. She thinks it is cool. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Lila says. She gets up and runs to the slide again. + +Ben finally reaches the slide. He climbs up the ladder. He sits on the slide. He slides down. He feels the wind on his face. He thinks it is cool too. + +"Wow, that was cool!" Ben says. He gets up and runs to the slide again. + +Lila and Ben go on the slide many times. They laugh and have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily was a baby girl who liked to play with her toys in her crib. She had a teddy bear, a ball, a doll and a book. She liked to hug her teddy bear, roll her ball, dress her doll and look at her book. She was happy in her crib. + +One day, her big brother Tom came to her room. He wanted to play with her toys too. He took her teddy bear and said, "This is mine now." He took her ball and said, "This is mine too." He took her doll and said, "This is mine also." He took her book and said, "This is mine as well." He put all her toys in his arms and ran away. + +Lily was sad and angry. She cried and shouted, "No, no, no! Give me back my toys! They are mine, not yours!" She tried to get out of her crib, but she was too small. She felt alone and hurt. + +Mom heard Lily crying and came to her room. She saw Tom with all the toys and Lily in the crib. She said, "Tom, what are you doing? Why did you take Lily's toys? That is not nice. You have to share with your sister. She loves her toys too. Give them back to her, please." + +Tom felt ashamed and sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Lily. I was selfish and mean. I don't need all these toys. You can have them back." He gave back the teddy bear, the ball, the doll and the book to Lily. He said, "Here, Lily. These are your toys. I'm sorry I took them. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom. I forgive you. You are my brother and I love you. Do you want to play with me and my toys? We can share and have fun." + +Tom smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. I love you too. I want to play with you and your toys. We can share and have fun." He climbed into her crib and hugged her. They played with the teddy bear, the ball, the doll and the book. They were happy in the crib. + +Mom smiled and said, "That's better. I'm proud of you, Tom and Lily. You are good children. You know how to say sorry and thank you. You know how to share and love. You make me happy too." She kissed them and said, "Now, let's change your diapers. They are smelly." She laughed and they laughed too. They were a happy family. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the garden. The garden has many flowers and trees and bugs. Tom and Lily like to look at the bugs and make funny noises. + +One day, they see a big green bug on a leaf. It has long legs and wings. Tom says, "What is that? It looks funny." Lily says, "I don't know. Maybe it is a grasshopper. It can jump very high." Tom says, "Can we catch it?" Lily says, "Let's try." + +They run to the leaf and try to catch the bug. But the bug is too fast. It jumps from one leaf to another. Tom and Lily follow it. They stretch their arms and legs and try to reach it. But the bug is too smart. It flies away. + +Tom and Lily are sad. They sit on the grass and sigh. They say, "We wanted to play with the bug. But it is gone." Then they hear a funny sound. It is the bug. It is on a flower behind them. It is making a noise like a whistle. + +Tom and Lily turn around and see the bug. They laugh. They say, "The bug is funny. It is teasing us." They stand up and try to catch the bug again. The bug jumps and flies and whistles. Tom and Lily chase it. They have fun in the garden. +Lily liked to follow her mom to work. Her mom worked in a big place with many people and many books. Lily liked to look at the books and the pictures on them. Sometimes, her mom let her help with the books. She showed Lily how to put the books in a file. A file was a box with a letter on it. The books had to go in the file with the same letter as their name. + +One day, Lily saw a book with a red cover and a big dragon on it. She liked dragons. She wanted to look at the book. She took the book out of the file and opened it. She saw many words and many pictures. She tried to read the words, but they were too hard. She looked at the pictures and made up her own story. She forgot to put the book back in the file. + +Her mom came back and saw the book on the floor. She was not happy. She asked Lily why she took the book out of the file. Lily said she wanted to see the dragon. Her mom said the book was not for her. It was for the big people who worked there. She said Lily had to be careful and thoughtful with the books. She said Lily had to put the book back in the file and say sorry. + +Lily felt bad. She did not mean to make her mom unhappy. She said sorry and picked up the book. She looked at the letter on the book. It was a D. She looked for the file with a D on it. She found it and put the book in it. She hoped the book was not hurt. She hugged her mom and said she was sorry again. Her mom hugged her back and said she loved her. She said she was proud of Lily for being thoughtful and fixing her mistake. She said they could go home and read a book with a dragon together. Lily smiled and followed her mom out of the big place. She was happy. She liked books and dragons and her mom. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a man with a pipe. The pipe is big and brown. It makes smoke. + +"Hello, man," Anna says. "Why do you have a pipe?" + +The man smiles. He says, "I have a pipe because I like it. It helps me think. I am a teacher. I teach big words and big ideas. I am very intelligent." + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They do not know what the man means. They do not know big words or big ideas. They only know simple words and simple ideas. + +"Can we play with your pipe?" Ben asks. He thinks the pipe is funny. He wants to make smoke too. + +The man shakes his head. He says, "No, you cannot play with my pipe. It is not a toy. It is for grown-ups only. You are too young and too small. You should play with something else." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They want to play with the pipe. They think the man is mean and boring. They do not like him. + +They run away from the man. They find a slide. They go up and down the slide. They laugh and have fun. They forget about the pipe. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in their room. They had many toys, but they liked to pretend they were superheroes. They wore their bathrobes as capes and jumped on the bed. + +"Look at me, I can fly!" Lily said, as she jumped high and waved her arms. + +"You are not flying, you are jumping!" Ben said, as he jumped after her. "I am faster and stronger than you!" + +They laughed and jumped some more, until they heard a loud crash. They stopped and looked around. They saw that they had knocked over a lamp. The lamp was broken and the pieces were on the floor. + +"Oh no, Mom will be angry!" Lily said, as she felt scared. "The lamp was fragile, she told us not to touch it!" + +"What do we do?" Ben said, as he felt sorry. "We can't fix it!" + +They heard Mom coming up the stairs. They quickly took off their bathrobes and hid under the covers. They hoped Mom would not see the lamp. + +"Kids, what are you doing?" Mom said, as she opened the door. "It's not bedtime yet!" + +She saw the lamp and the pieces on the floor. She frowned and shook her head. + +"Kids, did you break the lamp?" Mom said, as she felt sad. "The lamp was fragile, I told you not to touch it!" + +Lily and Ben peeked out from under the covers. They looked at Mom and said, "We are sorry, Mom. We were playing and we jumped and we knocked it over. We didn't mean to break it!" + +Mom sighed and smiled. She walked over to the bed and hugged them. + +"I know you didn't mean to break it, kids. But you have to be careful when you play. The lamp was fragile, and so are you. I love you, kids. But no more jumping on the bed, okay?" + +"Okay, Mom. We love you too. And we are sorry about the lamp." Lily and Ben said, as they felt happy. + +Mom kissed them and said, "It's okay, kids. The lamp can be replaced, but you can't. Now, how about we go downstairs and have some cookies?" + +"Yay, cookies!" Lily and Ben said, as they jumped out of the bed. They put on their bathrobes and followed Mom downstairs. They forgot about the lamp and the pieces on the floor. They only remembered the cookies and the hug. +Tom and Mia are playing in the park. They like to slide and swing and run. But they see a big shadow behind the trees. It is a monster! The monster is green and hairy and has big teeth. It growls and walks towards them. + +"Help! Help!" Tom and Mia shout. They are scared of the monster. They run to the bench where their mom is sitting. But the monster follows them. It is faster than them. + +"Mom! Mom! There is a monster!" Tom and Mia say. They hug their mom. Their mom looks at the monster. She is not scared. She smiles and waves. + +"Hello, monster!" she says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The monster stops. It looks at the mom. It is confused. It does not want to hurt them. It just wants to have fun. It nods and smiles. + +"Hello, mom!" it says. "I want to play with you. I am a helpful monster. I can help you slide and swing and run." + +Tom and Mia are surprised. They look at the monster. It is not mean. It is friendly. They smile and wave. + +"Hello, helpful monster!" they say. "We want to play with you. You can be our friend." + +The monster is happy. It joins them in the park. They slide and swing and run together. They have a lot of fun. The monster is helpful. It helps them go faster and higher and farther. They laugh and giggle and cheer. + +The end. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She drew many things: flowers, stars, animals, and her family. She also liked to draw the world, with a big blue ball and green lands and white clouds. She was proud of her drawings and hung them on the wall. + +One day, her brother Max came into her room. He was bored and wanted to play. He saw Lily's drawings and did not like them. He thought they were silly and ugly. He took a black crayon and scribbled over them. He laughed and said, "Your drawings are bad. Look, I made them better." + +Lily was very sad and angry. She saw her drawings ruined by Max. She cried and said, "No, you made them worse. You are mean and rude. Go away, leave me alone." She tried to remove the black crayon from her drawings, but it was hard and did not work. + +Mom heard the noise and came into the room. She saw what Max had done and was very upset. She scolded Max and said, "What did you do? You should not ruin your sister's drawings. You should be nice and respectful. You need to say sorry and help her fix them." + +Max felt sorry and ashamed. He realized he had hurt Lily's feelings and made a mess. He said sorry to Lily and Mom. He helped Lily remove the black crayon from her drawings. He used a wet cloth and a new crayon. He also gave Lily a hug and said, "I like your drawings. They are pretty and fun. You are good at drawing the world." + +Lily felt better and smiled. She hugged Max back and said, "Thank you. I forgive you. You are good at helping me. You are my brother and I love you." She was grateful that Max was sorry and nice. She was also grateful that Mom was there and cared. She hung her drawings on the wall again and was happy. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play together. One day, they find a big sack in the garage. It is full of old clothes and toys. + +"Let's play dress up!" Sara says. She takes out a hat and a scarf. She puts them on. "I am a spy!" + +"I want to be a spy too!" Tom says. He takes out a coat and a mask. He puts them on. "We are spies on a mission!" + +They sneak around the garage. They look for clues and secrets. They whisper to each other. "Do you see anything?" "No, you?" "Shh, someone is coming!" + +They hide behind a box. They see their dad. He is looking for something. He sees the sack. He opens it. He smiles. + +"Look what I found!" he says. "These are my old clothes and toys. I used to play with them when I was little. They are very original. Do you want to see?" + +He takes out a wooden horse, a ball, a book, and a puzzle. He shows them to Sara and Tom. They come out of their hiding place. They are curious. + +"Wow, these are cool!" Sara says. She touches the wooden horse. "Can I play with it?" + +"Sure, you can!" their dad says. He gives it to her. "This was my favorite toy. It is very old, but very strong. You can ride it and make it gallop." + +"Thank you, dad!" Sara says. She hugs him. She puts the hat and the scarf on the horse. "Now it is a spy horse!" + +Tom looks at the ball. It is red and blue. It has stars on it. "Can I play with this?" he asks. + +"Of course, you can!" their dad says. He gives it to him. "This was my first ball. It is very original. You can bounce it and throw it and catch it." + +"Thank you, dad!" Tom says. He hugs him. He puts the coat and the mask on the ball. "Now it is a spy ball!" + +Their dad laughs. He is happy. He hugs them both. "You are very original too. You are my spies. Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Sara and Tom say. They nod. They smile. + +They play with their dad. They use the old clothes and toys. They make up stories and adventures. They have fun. They are a spy family. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make noises and pretend they were racing. Tom had a red car and Lily had a blue car. They had a lot of fun. + +But then they saw a big truck coming down the road. It was very loud and very fast. It was carrying a lot of things on its back. Tom and Lily were curious. They wanted to see what the truck had. + +They ran to the fence and raised their heads to look over. They saw the truck had a lot of old things on it. There were chairs, tables, lamps, books, and more. They looked like they came from an elderly person's house. + +"Wow, look at all those things!" Tom said. + +"Maybe they are going to the dump," Lily said. + +"Or maybe they are going to a new house," Tom said. + +They watched the truck go by. But then something bad happened. The truck hit a bump on the road. Some of the things on its back fell off. They crashed on the ground and broke. It was a big wreck. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Lily said. + +They saw the driver get out of the truck. He looked angry and sad. He saw the mess on the road. He saw Tom and Lily watching him. + +"Hey, you kids, did you see what happened?" he asked. + +"Yes, we did," Tom said. + +"It was an accident," Lily said. + +The driver sighed. He looked at his truck and the wreck. He looked at Tom and Lily. + +"I'm sorry, kids, I didn't mean to scare you. I was moving these things for an elderly lady. She gave them to me because she didn't need them anymore. She wanted me to find them a new home. But now they are ruined," he said. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry for the driver and the elderly lady. They wanted to help. + +"Maybe we can help you clean up," Tom said. + +"Maybe we can fix some of the things," Lily said. + +The driver smiled. He was glad that Tom and Lily were kind and helpful. + +"Thank you, kids, that would be very nice of you. Come on, let's see what we can do," he said. + +Tom and Lily followed the driver. They helped him pick up the things that fell off the truck. They tried to fix some of the things that were broken. They had some glue, tape, and paint. They made the things look better. + +The driver was happy. He thanked Tom and Lily for their help. He gave them each a hug and a small gift. He gave Tom a book and Lily a lamp. They were both happy. + +They waved goodbye to the driver as he drove away. They hoped he would find a new home for the things. They hoped the elderly lady would be happy too. + +They went back to their garden. They played with their toy cars and their new things. They were proud of what they did. They were good friends. +Sam and Mia were adventurous kids. They liked to explore new places and play with different things. One day, they found a big tire in the backyard. It was round and black and had a hole in the middle. + +"Wow, look at this tire!" Sam said. "It is so big and cool. I wonder what we can do with it." + +"Let's touch it and see how it feels," Mia said. She reached out her hand and touched the tire. It was hard and rough and a little dirty. She rubbed her fingers on it and made a sound. "Zzzz." + +Sam touched the tire too. He felt the same thing as Mia. He smiled and said, "This tire is fun. We can roll it and spin it and jump on it. Come on, let's play with it." + +Sam and Mia pushed the tire and made it roll on the grass. They ran after it and tried to catch it. They laughed and shouted as they played. They also spun the tire and made it go round and round. They took turns to sit inside the hole and feel the wind on their faces. They had a lot of fun with the tire. + +They played with the tire until they were tired and hungry. They decided to go back to the house and have some snacks. They left the tire in the backyard and said goodbye to it. + +"Bye, tire. Thank you for playing with us. You are a great toy. We will come back and play with you again," Sam and Mia said. + +The tire did not say anything, but it was happy too. It had made two new friends who were adventurous and fun. It looked forward to seeing them again. +Sara likes to go to school. She has many friends in her class. They learn new things every day. They also play and sing and draw. + +Today, Sara's teacher has a surprise for them. She says, "Class, we are going to see something very modern. It is a big machine that can talk and show pictures. It is called a computer. Do you want to see it?" + +The class says, "Yes, yes, yes!" + +The teacher says, "OK, then. Gather around this table. I will turn on the computer and show you how it works." + +The class gathers around the table. They see a screen, a keyboard, a mouse and a speaker. The teacher presses a button and the screen lights up. She says, "Hello, computer. Can you say hello to the class?" + +The computer says, "Hello, class. I am a computer. I can do many things. I can show you pictures, play music, teach you words and numbers, and answer your questions." + +The class is amazed. They say, "Wow, wow, wow!" + +The teacher says, "Do you have any questions for the computer?" + +Sara raises her hand. She says, "Can you show us a picture of a cat?" + +The computer says, "Sure. Here is a picture of a cat." The screen shows a picture of a fluffy white cat. + +The class says, "Aww, how cute!" + +Sara smiles. She likes the computer. She thinks it is very modern and fun. She says, "Thank you, computer. You are very nice." + +The computer says, "You are welcome, Sara. You are very smart and kind." + +The teacher says, "Class, did you enjoy seeing the computer?" + +The class says, "Yes, yes, yes!" + +The teacher says, "Good. Now, let's go back to our seats and do some more activities. Maybe we can see the computer again another day." + +The class says, "Yay, yay, yay!" +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they find a big zip on the floor. It is shiny and long. They wonder what it is for. + +They pull the zip and it opens. Inside, they see a lot of hairy things. They are soft and fluffy. They are toys! There are bears and dogs and cats and lions. Tim and Sam are happy. They take out the toys and hug them. + +But then, they hear a noise. It is Mom. She is coming to the room. She is not happy. She sees the zip and the toys and the mess. She says, "Who did this? Who opened the zip?" + +Tim and Sam are scared. They do not want to get in trouble. They look at each other. They do not know what to say. They point at the zip and the toys and the floor. They say, "We do not know. We just find it." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play pretend. Today, they want to be animals. Lily has a costume of a cat. Ben has a costume of a dog. + +They put on their costumes and run around the yard. They make noises like a cat and a dog. They have fun. + +But soon, they feel hot. The sun is bright and the costumes are warm. They start to sweat. + +"Lily, I'm hot," Ben says. "Can we take off our costumes?" + +"Me too, Ben," Lily says. "But we are animals. Animals don't know how to take off costumes." + +"Yes, they do," Ben says. "Look, I can unzip my costume. See, I'm a boy again." + +Lily looks at Ben. She sees his face and his clothes. She thinks he is smart. + +"Wow, Ben, you know how to unzip your costume," Lily says. "Can you help me with mine?" + +"Sure, Lily," Ben says. He goes to Lily and helps her unzip her costume. "There, you're a girl again." + +Lily and Ben smile at each other. They take off their costumes and put them on the grass. They feel cooler. + +They decide to play something else. They are still friends. They are happy. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But their room is very messy. There are toys everywhere. Mom is not happy. + +"Tom and Anna, you need to organize your toys. Put them in the boxes and on the shelves. Or I will take them away," Mom says. + +Tom and Anna do not want to lose their toys. They start to organize them. Tom puts the cars and the trains in one box. Anna puts the dolls and the teddies in another box. They work hard. + +But then, Tom sees a big spider on the wall. He is scared of spiders. He screams and runs away. He trips over a toy and falls down. He hurts his foot. He cries. + +Anna hears Tom cry. She sees the spider and the toy and the foot. She feels helpless. She does not know what to do. She wants to help Tom, but she is afraid of the spider. She calls Mom. + +"Mom, Mom, come quick! Tom is hurt and there is a spider!" Anna shouts. + +Mom hears Anna shout. She runs to their room. She sees Tom and Anna and the spider and the toy and the foot. She hugs them and says: + +"Don't worry, my loves. I will help you. The spider is not dangerous. The toy is not broken. The foot is not bad. You are brave and good. You organized your toys very well. I am proud of you." Mom says. + +She takes the spider outside. She puts a band-aid on Tom's foot. She kisses them and says: + +"Now, let's finish organizing your toys. And then we can have some cookies and milk. How does that sound?" Mom says. + +Tom and Anna smile and nod. They finish organizing their toys. They have some cookies and milk. They are happy. +Anna was a big girl. She was independent. She did not need help to eat, dress, or play. She liked to do things by herself. But sometimes, she felt lonely. She wanted a friend to share her toys and stories. + +One day, her mom said, "Anna, we are going to a party. There will be cake, balloons, and a clown. Do you want to go?" + +Anna nodded. She liked cake and balloons. She did not know what a clown was, but it sounded fun. She put on her pink dress and her shoes. She was ready to go. + +At the party, Anna saw many kids. They were laughing and running. She saw a big cake with candles. She saw colorful balloons. And she saw a clown. The clown had a red nose, a big smile, and funny clothes. He made jokes and tricks. He made the kids laugh. + +Anna was curious. She wanted to talk to the clown. She walked up to him and said, "Hi, I am Anna. You are funny. Can you be my friend?" + +The clown smiled and said, "Hi, Anna. I am Bobo. You are brave and independent. I like you. Of course, I can be your friend. Do you want to see a magic trick?" + +Anna nodded. She was happy. She had found a friend. She watched the clown's magic trick. She clapped and laughed. She had a great time at the party. +Lila and Ben are friends who like to play near the harbor. They see big boats and small boats and fish and birds. Sometimes they find shells and rocks and sticks. They have fun together. + +One day, they see a new boat in the harbor. It is red and shiny and has a big horn. Lila wants to go closer and look at it. Ben is afraid. He thinks the boat is too big and loud and might hurt them. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go see the boat!" Lila says. She runs towards the boat. Ben stays behind. He is anxious. He does not want to lose Lila or get in trouble. + +"Lila, wait, come back!" Ben says. He tries to catch up with Lila, but she is too fast. She reaches the boat and climbs on a ladder. She wants to see inside the boat. + +"Wow, this is so cool!" Lila says. She sees buttons and wheels and ropes and lights. She wants to touch everything. + +Ben gets to the boat and sees Lila on the ladder. He is scared. He thinks Lila might fall or get caught by someone. + +"Lila, get down, please!" Ben says. He pulls on her leg. Lila does not listen. She is curious. She wants to explore more. + +Suddenly, the boat horn blows. It is very loud and makes Lila and Ben jump. They hear a voice from the boat. + +"Hey, you kids, get off my boat!" the voice says. It is angry and stern. Lila and Ben are shocked and scared. They do not know who the voice is. + +They quickly climb down the ladder and run away from the boat. They hold hands and look for a safe place. They are sorry and afraid. + +They find a bench and sit down. They hug each other and breathe hard. They are glad they are together. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I was silly," Lila says. She feels bad for making Ben anxious. + +"It's okay, Lila, I'm sorry, too, I was scared," Ben says. He feels bad for not being brave. + +They smile and say they are still friends. They decide to play somewhere else, away from the boat. They are happy and calm. +Lily and Sam are playing with blocks. They like to make towers and houses and cars. Lily has many red blocks and Sam has many blue blocks. They decide to share their blocks and make a big castle. + +"Look, we can make a pattern with red and blue," Lily says. She puts a red block on top of a blue block. "Red, blue, red, blue. Like this." + +Sam nods. He likes the pattern. He puts a blue block on top of a red block. "Blue, red, blue, red. Like this." + +They keep adding blocks to their castle. They make walls and windows and doors. They are very happy. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is raining outside. The rain is very wet and loud. Lily and Sam look at the window. They see the raindrops falling on the grass and the flowers. + +"Oh no, the rain will make our castle wet," Lily says. She is sad. She likes her castle. + +"Maybe we can move our castle inside," Sam says. He is smart. He thinks of a way to save their castle. + +They pick up their blocks and carry them to the living room. They find a dry spot on the rug. They start to build their castle again. + +"Red, blue, red, blue," Lily says. + +"Blue, red, blue, red," Sam says. + +They smile at each other. They are happy again. They finish their castle. It is very big and pretty. They play with their castle until it is time for lunch. They decide to leave their castle on the rug. They hope it will stay dry. +Lily was a chubby cat who liked to sleep and eat. She lived with Anna, a girl who loved to play and hug her. Every day, Anna would go to school and Lily would wait for her on the couch. She would miss Anna a lot and look out the window for her sight. + +One day, Lily saw a bird on the tree outside. It was small and red and sang a pretty song. Lily wanted to catch the bird and play with it. She jumped off the couch and ran to the door. She pushed it with her paw and it opened. Lily ran outside and chased the bird. + +The bird flew away and Lily followed it. She ran across the street and into the park. She did not see the cars or the people or the dogs. She only saw the bird. She did not hear Anna calling her name when she came home from school. She did not see Anna looking for her with tears in her eyes. She only saw the bird. + +Lily ran and ran until she was tired and hungry. She lost sight of the bird and did not know where she was. She looked around and saw strange houses and trees and faces. She felt scared and lonely. She wanted to go back to Anna and the couch. She wanted to hear Anna's voice and feel Anna's hug. She missed Anna so much. + +She meowed and meowed, hoping that Anna would hear her. She walked and walked, trying to find her way home. She did not know that Anna was looking for her too, with a picture of Lily in her hand. She did not know that Anna was asking everyone if they had seen her chubby cat. She did not know that Anna was missing her too. + +Then, she saw a familiar sight. It was the tree with the bird outside her window. She ran to it and saw the couch and the door. She ran to the door and scratched it with her paw. She heard Anna's voice inside. She meowed louder and louder. + +Anna heard Lily's meow and ran to the door. She opened it and saw Lily. She was dirty and tired and scared, but she was Lily. Anna cried and smiled and hugged Lily. Lily purred and licked Anna's face. She was happy and safe and loved, but she was Lily. + +They went inside and Anna gave Lily some food and water. She cleaned her fur and checked her for injuries. She told Lily how much she missed her and how worried she was. She told Lily to never run away again. Lily nodded and snuggled with Anna on the couch. She agreed to never run away again. She had learned her lesson. She had seen enough of the world. She only wanted to see Anna. +Tom and Sue are husband and wife. They like to go to the park and feed the ducks. They have a big bag of bread for the ducks. They also have a yellow ball to play with. + +One day, they go to the park and see a new duck. The new duck is big and white and has a red thing on its head. Tom and Sue think the new duck is funny. They give it some bread and it makes a loud noise. + +The new duck likes Tom and Sue. It follows them around the park. It tries to take their yellow ball. It does not like the other ducks. It chases them away from the bread. + +Tom and Sue are not happy. They want to play with their yellow ball and share the bread with all the ducks. They try to tell the new duck to go away, but it does not listen. It keeps following them and making noise. + +Then, Tom has an idea. He mentions his wife to the new duck. He says, "This is Sue. She is my wife. She is very nice. Do you have a wife?" The new duck stops and looks at Tom. It thinks for a moment. Then, it nods and makes a different noise. It points with its wing to a pond. There, Tom and Sue see another big and white duck with a red thing on its head. The new duck's wife! + +The new duck runs to the pond and joins its wife. It is happy to see her. It gives her some bread and quacks softly. Tom and Sue are happy too. They get their yellow ball back and share the rest of the bread with the other ducks. They wave goodbye to the new duck and its wife and go home. They had a fun day at the park. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park when they saw a big storm coming. The sky was dark and the wind was loud. They were scared and wanted to go home. + +"Let's run to the shelter!" Lily said. She pointed to a small house near the swings. "It looks safe and warm." + +Tim shook his head. He saw a big tree on the other side of the park. "No, let's go to the tree!" he said. "It is more fun and we can climb it." + +Lily did not like the tree. It looked old and weak. She did not think it was a good place to hide from the storm. But Tim did not listen to her. He ran to the tree and climbed up. + +Lily ran to the shelter and knocked on the door. A kind lady opened it and smiled. "Hello, little girl," she said. "Do you need help?" + +"Yes, please," Lily said. "There is a big storm and I am scared. Can I stay here until it is over?" + +"Of course, you can," the lady said. "Come in, you are welcome. I have some cookies and milk for you." + +Lily thanked the lady and went inside. She felt safe and warm. She ate some cookies and drank some milk. She looked out the window and saw the storm getting worse. She hoped Tim was okay. + +Tim was not okay. He was cold and wet. He did not have any cookies or milk. He was alone and scared. He wished he had listened to Lily and gone to the shelter. He saw a big flash of lightning and heard a loud thunder. He saw the tree shaking and cracking. He realized it was not a good place to hide from the storm. He tried to climb down, but it was too late. The tree fell down and Tim fell with it. + +Lily heard a loud noise and saw the tree falling. She saw Tim lying on the ground. She screamed and ran to him. She saw he was hurt and bleeding. She cried and called for help. + +The lady heard Lily and came out. She saw Tim and called the ambulance. She helped Lily and Tim until the ambulance came. She told them they were brave and strong. + +The ambulance took Tim and Lily to the hospital. The doctor said Tim was lucky. He had some cuts and bruises, but he would be okay. He said Lily was a good friend. He said they both learned a lesson. + +Lily and Tim hugged each other and said they were sorry. They said they loved each other and they would always listen to each other. They said they learned to choose wisely and to respect nature. They said they learned that the shelter was more powerful than the tree. +Sara likes to play with her dog, Max. Max is big and brown and has a long tail. Sara likes to throw a ball for Max and watch him run and catch it. Sometimes, Max hides the ball under a bush or behind a rock. Then, Sara has to look for it and say, "Where is the ball, Max? Reveal the ball!" + +One day, Sara and Max are playing in the park. Sara throws the ball far away and Max runs after it. Sara waits for Max to come back, but he does not. Sara gets worried and calls, "Max, where are you? Reveal yourself!" She walks around the park and looks for Max. She sees a big tree with a hole in it. She thinks, maybe Max is in the hole. + +She goes to the tree and looks inside the hole. She sees something brown and furry. She thinks, maybe it is Max. She reaches her hand inside the hole and touches it. It is not Max. It is a bear. The bear is angry and growls at Sara. Sara is scared and screams. She runs away from the tree and the bear. + +She runs and runs until she sees Max. Max is sitting on a bench with a man. The man is holding the ball. Sara is happy and runs to Max. She hugs him and says, "Max, I found you! You are a good dog!" The man smiles and says, "Hello, little girl. I found your ball and your dog. He was chasing a squirrel and came to me. He is a friendly dog." + +Sara says, "Thank you, mister. You are a nice man." She takes the ball and says, "Come on, Max. Let's go home." She and Max walk away from the park. Sara holds the ball in her hand. It is heavy, but she does not mind. She is glad that she and Max are safe and together. She thinks, maybe next time, she will not throw the ball so far. She thinks, maybe next time, she will not look in the hole. She thinks, maybe next time, she will reveal a surprise for Max. She thinks, maybe she will give him a treat or a toy or a heel. She thinks, Max likes heels. Heels are good for biting and chewing. She thinks, she likes Max. Max is her best friend. +One day, Lily and her dad went to the zoo. They saw many animals, like monkeys, lions, and giraffes. Lily liked the animals, but she wanted to see something special. She asked her dad, "Can we see the rhinoceros?" + +"Sure, honey," her dad said. "The rhinoceros is very big and strong. He has a horn on his nose. He is reliable. He protects his friends from danger." + +They walked to the rhinoceros enclosure. There was a big rhinoceros lying on the grass. He looked sleepy. Lily was disappointed. She wanted to see him do something. She said, "Dad, the rhinoceros is boring. He is not doing anything." + +Her dad smiled. He said, "Wait a minute, Lily. The rhinoceros has a surprise for you. Look at his horn. It is starting to glow." + +Lily looked at the rhinoceros's horn. It was true. It was glowing with different colors. It was like a rainbow. Lily was amazed. She said, "Wow, dad, the rhinoceros is glowing. He is so cool. How does he do that?" + +Her dad said, "The rhinoceros is glowing because he is happy. He likes to show off his horn. He is proud of it. He is saying hello to you." + +Lily waved at the rhinoceros. She said, "Hello, rhinoceros. You are very pretty. Thank you for glowing for me." + +The rhinoceros nodded his head. He was happy too. He liked to make new friends. He was a reliable rhinoceros. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a big box of soil. They can make things with the soil. + +One day, Lily wants to make a cake with the soil. She puts some soil in a pan and adds water. She says, "This is a yummy cake. We can eat it later." + +But Ben disagrees. He says, "No, this is not a cake. This is dirt. Dirt is not yummy. Dirt is dead. We cannot eat dirt." + +Lily is sad. She says, "But I want to make a cake. It is fun. You are mean." + +Ben is angry. He says, "But I want to make a castle. It is fun. You are silly." + +They start to fight. They throw soil at each other. They make a big mess. + +Mom comes out. She sees the mess. She is not happy. She says, "What are you doing? Why are you fighting? Why are you wasting the soil?" + +Lily and Ben stop. They look at Mom. They feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We disagree. Lily wants to make a cake. Ben wants to make a castle. We do not know what to do." + +Mom smiles. She says, "It is okay to disagree. But you do not have to fight. You can share the soil. You can make a cake and a castle. You can be creative. You can be kind." + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "Okay, Mom. We will share. We will make a cake and a castle. We will be creative. We will be kind." + +They hug Mom. They hug each other. They go back to the soil. They have fun. They are happy. +Lisa and Tom are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they go to the park with their moms. There are many toys in the park. Lisa sees a charming doll with a pink dress. She wants to play with it. + +"Can I have this doll?" Lisa asks her mom. + +"Sorry, honey, that doll belongs to another girl. You have to ask her first," her mom says. + +Lisa looks around and sees a girl sitting on a bench. She runs to her and says, "Hi, I like your doll. Can I play with it?" + +The girl smiles and says, "Sure, you can play with it. But you have to be careful. She is my favorite doll." + +Lisa nods and takes the doll. She plays with it for a while. Then she sees a car with big wheels. She wants to play with it too. She puts the doll on the ground and runs to the car. + +Tom sees the doll on the ground. He picks it up and says, "Wow, this is a charming doll. I want to play with it." + +He goes to the bench and sits next to the girl. He says, "Hi, I like your doll. Can I play with it?" + +The girl frowns and says, "No, you can't. That doll is mine. Where is Lisa? She took it from me." + +Tom says, "She left it on the ground. She went to play with a car." + +The girl is sad and angry. She says, "That is not nice. She should not take things without asking. And she should not leave them on the ground. She could lose them or break them." + +Tom feels sorry for the girl. He says, "You are right. She should not do that. Here, you can have your doll back. I'm sorry for taking it." + +He gives the doll to the girl. She smiles and says, "Thank you. You are a good friend. Do you want to play with me?" + +Tom says, "Yes, I do. What do you want to play?" + +They play together happily. Lisa comes back and sees them. She feels ashamed. She says, "I'm sorry for taking your doll and leaving it on the ground. That was rude and selfish. Can you forgive me?" + +The girl says, "Yes, I can. But you have to learn to share and respect other people's things. Do you want to play with us?" + +Lisa says, "Yes, I do. Thank you for being kind." + +They all play together happily. They learn that taking things without asking is wrong. They learn that sharing and respecting are right. They learn that being charming is not enough. They have to be good too. +Tim and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. They did not want to stop playing, even when their mom told them it was time for a nap. + +"Please, Tim and Lily, go to your beds and sleep for a while. You need to rest and be quiet. You are disturbing your dad. He is working in his office and he needs to focus," their mom said. + +"But we are not tired, mom. We want to play more. We are having fun. We are not disturbing dad. He is in another room. He can't hear us," Tim said. + +"Yes, he can, Tim. He can hear you very well. He told me you are making too much noise. He is frustrated. He has a lot of work to do and he can't do it if you are disturbing him. Please, be good children and listen to me. Go to your beds and sleep for a while. I will come and get you when it is time to wake up," their mom said. + +Tim and Lily did not want to listen to their mom. They did not want to go to their beds. They wanted to play more. They thought their mom was being unfair. They decided to sneak out of their beds and go to their dad's office. They wanted to see what he was doing and maybe play with him. + +They opened the door of their dad's office quietly. They saw their dad sitting at his desk, looking at his computer. He had papers and books and pens all over his desk. He looked very busy and serious. He did not see them coming in. + +Tim and Lily walked towards their dad. They wanted to say hello and give him a hug. They wanted to ask him what he was doing and if he wanted to play with them. They did not know they were disturbing him. + +They reached their dad's desk and touched his body. Their dad jumped and screamed. He was very surprised and scared. He did not expect to see them there. He dropped his pen and his papers. He turned around and saw them. He was very angry and frustrated. + +"Tim! Lily! What are you doing here? How did you get out of your beds? Don't you know you are disturbing me? I told you to leave me alone. I have a lot of work to do and I can't do it if you are disturbing me. Go back to your beds right now and don't come out until I say so. You are very naughty children and I am very disappointed in you," their dad said. + +Tim and Lily were very scared and sad. They did not mean to disturb their dad. They did not mean to make him angry and frustrated. They just wanted to see him and play with him. They did not understand why he was so busy and serious. They started to cry and ran out of his office. They went back to their beds and sobbed. They wished their dad would love them and play with them. They did not like to disturb him. +Lily and Max were at the park with their mom. They saw a big fountain with water that went up and down. Lily wanted to play in the fountain, but Max did not. + +"Come on, Max, let's go in the fountain!" Lily said. "It looks fun and cool!" + +"No, Lily, we can't go in the fountain," Max said. "Mom said we have to stay dry and clean. The fountain is not for playing, it is for looking." + +Lily did not listen to Max. She ran to the fountain and tried to reach the water with her hand. She got wet and laughed. + +"Look, Max, I can touch the water!" Lily said. "It feels nice and tickles!" + +Max was angry and scared. He did not like that Lily did not follow the rules. He thought she was spoiled and naughty. He ran to their mom and told her what Lily did. + +"Mom, mom, Lily is in the fountain!" Max said. "She is getting wet and dirty! She is not listening to you!" + +Mom looked at Lily and frowned. She was not happy with Lily. She went to the fountain and took Lily out. She dried her with a towel and scolded her. + +"Lily, what did you do?" Mom said. "You know you are not supposed to play in the fountain. You could get sick or hurt. You are very wet and dirty. You have to change your clothes now. You are being very spoiled and rude!" + +Lily felt bad and sorry. She did not mean to make mom angry. She just wanted to have fun. She said sorry to mom and Max. + +"I'm sorry, mom, I'm sorry, Max," Lily said. "I was just curious and excited. I won't play in the fountain again. Please don't be mad at me." + +Mom hugged Lily and said she forgave her. She said she loved her, but she had to learn to obey and be careful. She said they would go home and change her clothes. She said they could come back to the park another day and play somewhere else. + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said she loved mom and Max too. She said she would be good and listen next time. She said she was happy to be with them. They all walked to the car and left the park. +Tom and Lily were playing with their crayons. They liked to draw animals and flowers and cars. Tom had a red crayon and Lily had a blue one. They shared the other colors. + +"Look, I made a dog!" Tom said, showing his picture to Lily. "He has a big nose and a long tail." + +"That's a nice dog, Tom," Lily said. "But he looks a little sad. Why don't you give him a smile?" + +Tom thought that was a good idea. He took his red crayon and drew a smile on the dog's face. But he pressed too hard and the crayon broke. + +"Oh no!" Tom said. "My crayon is broken! Now I can't draw anymore!" + +Lily saw that Tom was upset. She wanted to help him. She had an idea. + +"Don't worry, Tom," she said. "I know how to heal your crayon. You just need some tape." + +She went to the kitchen and asked her mom for some tape. Her mom gave her a small piece and asked her what she was doing. + +"I'm going to heal Tom's crayon," Lily said. "He broke it and he is sad." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's very kind of you, Lily. But you know, crayons are not alive. They don't need to heal. They just need to be replaced." + +Lily didn't understand what her mom meant. She thought crayons were like people. They had colors and feelings and they could get hurt. She took the tape and ran back to Tom. + +"Here, Tom," she said. "I have some tape for you. You can heal your crayon with it. Just wrap it around the broken part and it will be good as new." + +Tom looked at Lily and smiled. He thought she was very silly, but also very sweet. He took the tape and wrapped it around his red crayon. It looked funny, but it worked. + +"Thank you, Lily," he said. "You are a good friend. You healed my crayon." + +They hugged and continued to draw. They made more animals and flowers and cars. They used all the colors and had fun. They didn't care if their crayons were broken or taped. They just cared about each other. +Sara and Ben are in the garden with Mom. They like to help Mom grow things. Mom shows them how to dig and plant and water. Sara and Ben have fun. + +"Look, Sara, what is this?" Ben asks, holding a red thing in his hand. + +"That is a radish, Ben. Mom grows them for salad. They are crunchy and spicy," Sara says. + +"Can I try one?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, but wash it first. There is dirt on it," Sara says. + +Ben runs to the hose and washes the radish. He takes a big bite. He makes a funny face. + +"Yuck! This is not good! This is hot!" Ben says, spitting out the radish. + +Sara laughs. She likes radishes. She thinks they are interesting. + +"Ben, you are silly. Radishes are good. They are not hot, they are spicy. They make your mouth tingle," Sara says. + +She picks another radish and washes it. She offers it to Ben. + +"Try again, Ben. Maybe you will like it this time," Sara says. + +Ben looks at the radish. He is not sure. He does not want to make another funny face. + +"OK, Sara. I will try again. But only a small bite," Ben says. + +He takes a small bite of the radish. He feels the spice in his mouth. He does not spit it out. He chews and swallows. + +"Hmm, this is not so bad. This is interesting. It makes my mouth tingle, like you said," Ben says. + +Sara smiles. She is happy that Ben likes radishes. + +"See, Ben, radishes are good. They are good for you, too. They have vitamins and minerals. Mom says so," Sara says. + +"OK, Sara. I believe you. Radishes are good and interesting. Can we have more?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, Ben. We can have more. But we have to leave some for Mom and Dad. They like radishes, too," Sara says. + +They pick some more radishes and wash them. They eat them together. They enjoy the crunchy and spicy taste. They are proud of their garden. They are good helpers. They love Mom. +Anna and Ben like to play with clay. They make animals and shapes with the clay. They have red clay, blue clay, yellow clay and green clay. They have fun with the clay. + +One day, Anna and Ben want to know how much their clay animals weigh. They find a scale in the kitchen. They put their clay animals on the scale. They see the numbers on the scale. They learn how to read the numbers. + +Anna has a clay cat. Her clay cat weighs four. Ben has a clay dog. His clay dog weighs six. Anna says, "Your clay dog is heavier than my clay cat." Ben says, "Yes, but your clay cat is prettier than my clay dog." They are both happy with their clay animals. + +Then, they see a bowl of cookies on the table. The cookies look tasty. They smell tasty. They want to eat the cookies. They put the cookies on the scale. They see the numbers on the scale. They learn how to count the cookies. + +There are ten cookies in the bowl. The cookies weigh twenty. Anna says, "Let's share the cookies." Ben says, "OK, let's share the cookies." They each take five cookies. They eat the cookies. The cookies are tasty. They are happy with the cookies. + +They clean up the scale and the clay. They say thank you to their mom for the cookies. They hug their mom. They hug each other. They are happy with their clay, their cookies and their mom. +Sara and Ben were playing in their room. They liked to dress up with their mom's clothes and hats. They found a big hanger in the closet. It had a long coat and a mask on it. + +"Look, Ben, a monster!" Sara said. She pointed at the hanger. + +Ben was not afraid. He laughed and said, "That's not a monster, Sara. That's just a hanger with a coat and a mask. It's not scary." + +Sara was not sure. She thought the hanger looked scary. She said, "I don't like it, Ben. It has big eyes and a big mouth. It might bite us." + +Ben wanted to show Sara that the hanger was not scary. He said, "Watch, Sara. I will release the hanger and it will fall down. Then you will see it's not a monster." + +Ben reached for the hanger and pulled it. But he pulled too hard. The hanger did not fall down. It flew in the air and hit Sara in the face. + +Sara screamed and cried. She felt the coat and the mask on her head. She thought the monster was eating her. + +Ben was sorry. He said, "Sara, Sara, I'm sorry. It's not a monster. It's just a hanger. Let me take it off you." + +Ben took the hanger off Sara. He hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I didn't mean to scare you. Are you okay?" + +Sara stopped crying. She looked at the hanger. She saw it was just a coat and a mask. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I'm okay. But don't do that again. It was scary." + +Ben said, "I won't, Sara. I promise. Let's play something else. Something not scary." + +Sara nodded. She said, "Okay, Ben. Let's play something else. Something fun." + +They put the hanger back in the closet. They found some toys and books. They played and read and laughed. They forgot about the scary hanger. +Lily and Ben were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They had big luggage to pack their clothes and toys. Lily was very excited to see new places and people. Ben was a little scared of the plane, but Mom said it would be fun. + +The night before the trip, Lily and Ben could not sleep. They wanted to peek inside their luggage and see what Mom and Dad had packed for them. They tiptoed to the living room, where the luggage was. They opened one zipper and saw a brilliant surprise: two new books with colorful pictures and funny stories. They opened another zipper and saw another brilliant surprise: two soft blankets with their names on them. They opened the last zipper and saw the most brilliant surprise of all: two cuddly teddy bears with big smiles and bows. + +Lily and Ben hugged their surprises and whispered, "Thank you, Mom and Dad!" They ran back to their room and snuggled with their blankets and bears. They felt happy and warm. They closed their eyes and dreamed of their trip. They could not wait to see what other brilliant things they would find. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They liked to make them go fast and make loud noises. Sometimes they crashed into each other and laughed. + +"Look, Lily, I can make my car reverse!" Tom said, pushing his car backwards. "Beep beep!" + +"Wow, Tom, that's cool!" Lily said, trying to do the same with her car. "Beep beep!" + +They heard a knock on the door. It was their mom, holding a big box. + +"Hello, kids, I have a surprise for you!" she said, smiling. "Do you want to see what's inside?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Tom and Lily said, jumping up and running to the door. + +Mom opened the box and lifted something out. It was a pig! A real pig, with pink skin and a curly tail. It was small and cute and made a snorting sound. + +"A pig!" Tom and Lily shouted, clapping their hands. "Can we pet it, mom?" + +"Of course, this is your new pet, kids. His name is Pippy, and he's very friendly. You can feed him, play with him, and take him for walks. But you have to be gentle and kind to him, okay?" + +"Okay, mom, we will!" Tom and Lily said, hugging the pig. Pippy licked their faces and wagged his tail. + +They took Pippy to their room and showed him their toys. Pippy liked the toy cars, too. He tried to push them with his nose and make noises. He also liked to roll on the floor and dig in the carpet. + +"Look, mom, Pippy can reverse, too!" Tom said, laughing. "Beep beep!" + +"He's so smart, Tom!" Lily said, patting the pig. "And he's so deep, mom!" + +"Deep?" mom asked, confused. + +"Yes, mom, deep. He has a deep voice, and a deep belly, and a deep love for us!" Lily said, cuddling the pig. + +Mom smiled and kissed them all. "You're right, Lily, he's very deep. And you're very lucky to have him. I hope you'll have a lot of fun with Pippy, kids. He's a special pig." +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play hockey in the yard. They have sticks and a ball. They hit the ball with the sticks and try to score goals. + +One day, they see a big truck on the street. The truck has a lot of boxes. The boxes have pictures of hockey things. Tim and Sam run to the truck and ask the man, "What are you doing?" + +The man says, "I am delivering hockey things to the store. Do you like hockey?" + +Tim and Sam nod and say, "Yes, we love hockey. Can we see the hockey things?" + +The man smiles and says, "Sure, but be careful. Some of the hockey things are sharp and heavy. You need to wear gloves and helmets to play hockey safely." + +He opens a box and shows them some gloves and helmets. He also shows them some skates and pucks. Tim and Sam are amazed. They have never seen skates and pucks before. + +The man says, "Skates and pucks are for playing hockey on ice. Ice is very cold and slippery. You need to have good balance and speed to play hockey on ice. It is very fun and lively." + +Tim and Sam say, "Wow, that sounds cool. Can we try the skates and pucks?" + +The man says, "Sorry, kids, you can't. You need to have ice to play with skates and pucks. And you need to have a coach to teach you how to play hockey on ice. Maybe when you are older, you can join a hockey team and learn how to play hockey on ice." + +Tim and Sam are a little sad, but they understand. They thank the man and go back to their yard. They play hockey with their sticks and ball. They have fun and lively. They dream of playing hockey on ice one day. +Tim and Jen were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big sack in the attic. They wondered what was inside. They opened the sack and saw a lot of old clothes and books. + +"Let's play dress up!" Jen said. She put on a long dress and a hat. Tim put on a coat and a tie. They looked very funny. + +They went downstairs to show their mom and dad. They saw a big piano in the living room. It was new and shiny. Mom and dad were very happy. They said they bought it for their birthday. + +"Can we play the piano?" Tim asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. It's very heavy and expensive," dad said. + +Tim and Jen ran to the piano. They wanted to make music. They pressed the keys and heard different sounds. Some were high and some were low. Some were loud and some were soft. + +They had fun playing the piano. But they forgot about the sack. The sack was on the stairs. It was in the way. + +Mom came upstairs with a cake. She wanted to surprise Tim and Jen. She did not see the sack. She tripped over the sack and fell down. The cake flew in the air and landed on the piano. + +"Oh no!" mom said. + +Tim and Jen heard mom scream. They stopped playing the piano. They saw mom on the floor and the cake on the piano. They felt very sorry. + +"Mom, are you okay?" Jen asked. + +"We're sorry, mom. We didn't mean to make a mess," Tim said. + +Mom got up and hugged them. She was not hurt. She was not angry. She was just a little sad. + +"It's okay, my loves. I know you were just having fun. But next time, please be more careful with the sack and the piano. They are not toys," mom said. + +Tim and Jen nodded. They said they were sorry again. They helped mom clean up the cake and the piano. They put the sack back in the attic. They learned their lesson. + +They still had a happy birthday. They ate another cake and sang songs. They played with their new toys and their old clothes. They thanked mom and dad for the piano. They promised to take good care of it. They loved the piano. They loved their mom and dad. They loved each other. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books and cushions. One day, they want to play with the same cushion. It is big and soft and has a picture of a unicorn on it. It is their favorite cushion. + +Lily says, "I want the cushion. It is mine." Max says, "No, it is mine. I saw it first." They both pull the cushion and try to take it from each other. The cushion starts to rip. They hear a loud sound. They stop and look at the cushion. It has a big hole in it. They feel sad and sorry. + +Mama comes in and sees the cushion. She says, "What happened? Why did you break the cushion?" Lily and Max tell her what they did. They say, "We are sorry, Mama. We both wanted the cushion. It is the perfect cushion." Mama says, "I understand. But you have to share and be kind to each other. You are twins. You are lucky to have each other. And you have many other cushions to play with." + +Mama offers to fix the cushion. She says, "I can sew the hole and make it look new again. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise to take turns with the cushion and let each other use it. Can you do that?" Lily and Max nod and say, "Yes, Mama. We promise. We love you and we love each other." Mama smiles and hugs them. She says, "I love you too. Now, let's go and fix the cushion together." They go to the kitchen and find some thread and a needle. They help Mama sew the cushion. They make it look new again. They are happy and proud. They thank Mama and go back to their room. They play with the cushion and share it nicely. They have fun and laugh. They are the best twins ever. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play sport. Sport is fun and healthy. They can run, jump, kick and throw. + +One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big field with many people. They are playing soccer. Soccer is a sport with a ball and two goals. + +"Wow, look at them!" Sara says. "They are so fast and strong. I admire them. Do you want to play soccer, Ben?" + +"Yes, I do!" Ben says. "Soccer looks cool. Maybe we can join them." + +They ask their moms if they can play soccer. Their moms say yes, but they have to be careful and polite. They walk to the field and wait for a break. + +"Hello, can we play with you?" Sara asks a girl with a red shirt. She is holding the ball. + +"Sure, why not?" the girl says. "We need more players. What are your names?" + +"I'm Sara and this is Ben. We like sport. We admire you. You are very good at soccer." + +"Thank you. I'm Mia and these are my friends. We play soccer every week. It's our favorite sport. Do you know the rules?" + +Sara and Ben shake their heads. They don't know the rules. + +"That's okay. We can teach you. It's easy. You have to kick the ball into the goal. But you can't use your hands. And you have to stay on your side. Come on, let's play!" + +Sara and Ben follow Mia and her friends. They learn how to play soccer. They have a lot of fun. They make new friends. They are happy and healthy. They love sport. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to learn new things. They went to a big school with many other children. Every day, they had to do some work and answer some questions. The teacher called this work an exam. Sam and Lily wanted to do well on their exams, so they worked hard and listened to the teacher. + +One day, the teacher said they had a very important exam coming up. It was about animals and their sounds. Sam and Lily loved animals, so they were excited. They spent a lot of time at home looking at books and pictures of animals. They also practiced making the sounds of different animals. They could moo like a cow, baa like a sheep, and roar like a lion. + +The next day, they went to school with their pencils and papers. The teacher gave them the exam and told them to be quiet and patient. Sam and Lily looked at the questions and smiled. They knew all the answers. They wrote down the names of the animals and drew them on the paper. They also wrote the sounds they made. + +When they finished, they gave their papers to the teacher. The teacher looked at them and smiled too. She said, "Well done, Sam and Lily! You did a great job on your exam. You know a lot about animals and their sounds. You can be very proud of yourselves." + +Sam and Lily were very happy. They hugged each other and thanked the teacher. They had worked hard and learned a lot. They had also had fun making animal sounds. They hoped they would have more exams like this one. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with blocks. They build towers and houses and cars. They have fun. + +One day, they find a big box of blocks. They are happy. They want to make a big tower. They start to add blocks to the tower. They make it taller and taller. + +But then, Tom wants to add more blocks than Lily. He says, "I want to make the tower more powerful. I want to have more power. Give me your blocks." He takes Lily's blocks and puts them on the tower. + +Lily is sad. She says, "No, Tom. That is not fair. You are not sharing. You are not being a good friend. The tower is not powerful. It is weak. It will fall down." + +Tom does not listen. He adds more and more blocks. He thinks he is powerful. He laughs. He says, "Look at my tower. It is the best. It is the most powerful. I have the most power." + +But then, the tower is too heavy. It wobbles. It shakes. It falls down. The blocks crash to the ground. Tom and Lily are scared. They run away. + +They are not happy. They are not friends. They learn a lesson. They learn that power is not good if you are selfish. They learn that sharing is good if you are kind. They learn that friendship is more powerful than power. +Tom and Lily were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two coal eyes. They were very happy with their snowman. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Tom said. "You are our new friend." + +"Yes, you are very nice and humble," Lily said. "You don't talk too much or show off." + +The snowman smiled, but he did not say anything. He was happy to have Tom and Lily as his friends too. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck. The truck was carrying a lot of powder. The powder was white and soft, like the snow. The truck driver was going to the bakery. He needed the powder to make bread and cakes. + +But the truck driver was not careful. He drove too fast and did not see the snowman. He hit the snowman with his truck. The snowman broke into many pieces. The powder spilled all over the snow. + +Tom and Lily were very sad. They cried and ran to the snowman. + +"Mr. Snowman, Mr. Snowman!" Tom shouted. "Are you okay?" + +"Please don't go, Mr. Snowman!" Lily sobbed. "We love you!" + +The truck driver stopped his truck. He saw what he had done. He felt very sorry. He got out of his truck and walked to Tom and Lily. + +"I'm so sorry, kids," he said. "I didn't mean to hurt your snowman. I was in a hurry and I didn't pay attention. Can you forgive me?" + +Tom and Lily looked at him. They saw that he was sincere. They wiped their tears and nodded. + +"It's okay, mister," Tom said. "We know you didn't do it on purpose." + +"Maybe we can make another snowman," Lily said. "But we will miss this one." + +The truck driver smiled. He helped them pick up the pieces of the snowman. He also gave them some of his powder. He said they could use it to make the snowman look more fluffy. + +"Thank you, mister," Tom and Lily said. "You are very kind." + +They hugged the truck driver and then they started to make a new snowman. They used the powder and some of the old snowman's parts. They made him look even bigger and happier than before. + +They named him Powderman. They said he was the snowman's brother. They introduced him to the truck driver. The truck driver said hello and apologized again. He said he had to go to the bakery, but he would come back to visit them and Powderman. + +Tom and Lily waved goodbye to him. They played with Powderman until it was time to go home. They told him they would come back tomorrow. They said they were glad he had arrived. They said he was their new friend. +Anna and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They used pots and pans and spoons and bowls. They also used things from the fridge, like milk and cheese and eggs. + +"Look, I made a cake!" Anna said, holding a bowl of flour and water. "It is very big and sweet!" + +"I made a pizza!" Ben said, showing a plate of bread and cheese and tomato. "It is very hot and cheesy!" + +They wanted to try each other's food, so they swapped plates. But when they tasted them, they made funny faces. + +"Yuck, this is not a cake!" Anna said, spitting out the flour. "This is wet and sticky!" + +"Yuck, this is not a pizza!" Ben said, pushing away the bread. "This is cold and hard!" + +They looked at each other and started to laugh. They realized they were not very good chefs. They were humble and said sorry. + +"Sorry, Anna, I did not make a good pizza," Ben said. + +"Sorry, Ben, I did not make a good cake," Anna said. + +They hugged and smiled. They decided to stop playing chefs and play something else. They put the things back in the fridge and cleaned the mess. They were good friends and had fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to splash in the puddles and make mud pies. They saw a big drain in the corner. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's go and look," Lily said. + +"OK, but be careful," Ben said. + +They ran to the drain and peered inside. It was dark and wet. They heard a loud noise. It was a wild animal. It had sharp teeth and yellow eyes. It growled at them. + +"Freeze!" Ben whispered. "Don't move!" + +Lily was scared. She wanted to run away. But she listened to Ben. They stayed very still. The animal sniffed them. It did not like them. It turned around and went back into the drain. + +Lily and Ben ran back to the house. They told their mom what they saw. She hugged them and said they were brave. + +"Next time, stay away from the drain," she said. "You never know what might live there." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with their toys instead. They were happy and safe. +Anna and Ben like to pretend. They have many cloths of different colors and shapes. They use the cloths to make costumes and play different games. + +One day, they pretend to be explorers in a cold land. They wrap themselves in blue and white cloths and pretend they are coats. They also wear hats and gloves and boots. They take a big cloth and pretend it is a sled. They pull the sled around the room and make noises like dogs. + +"Look, Anna, there is a big mountain of snow!" Ben says, pointing to a pile of pillows. + +"Let's climb it and see what is on the other side!" Anna says, excited. + +They leave the sled and start to climb the pillows. They pretend they are very cold and shiver and breathe hard. They reach the top and look around. + +"Wow, Ben, look at that!" Anna says, pointing to a window. + +"What is it, Anna?" Ben asks, curious. + +"It is a beautiful castle made of ice! It sparkles in the sun!" Anna says, amazed. + +"Can we go there, Anna?" Ben asks, hopeful. + +"Of course, Ben, we are explorers! Come on, let's go!" Anna says, happy. + +They slide down the pillows and run to the window. They pretend the window is a door and knock on it. They pretend someone opens the door and welcomes them in. They pretend they see many wonderful things inside the castle. They pretend they have a lot of fun. + +They are very good at pretending. They are very happy. +Tom and Lily are friends who like to play with animals. One day, they go to the zoo with their mom and dad. They see many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. They are very happy. + +They come to a big cage with many big birds. They have long necks, big eyes, and feathers. They are ostriches. Tom and Lily want to feed them. They ask their mom and dad for some bread. + +"Here you go, but be careful. Ostriches can be fast and strong. Don't get too close to them," mom says. + +Tom and Lily take some bread and throw it to the ostriches. The ostriches run to the bread and eat it. They make funny noises. Tom and Lily laugh. + +But one ostrich is different. He does not eat the bread. He picks up the bread and puts it in a pile. He does this with all the bread he can find. He is organizing the bread. + +"Why is he doing that?" Lily asks. + +"Maybe he likes to keep things neat. Maybe he is saving the bread for later. Maybe he is just bored. I don't know," Tom says. + +They watch the ostrich organize the bread. He makes a big pile. He looks proud. + +But then, another ostrich comes. He is hungry. He sees the pile of bread. He runs to it and starts to eat it. + +The organizing ostrich is angry. He runs to the other ostrich and tries to stop him. He pecks him and kicks him. He wants his bread back. + +The other ostrich is scared. He runs away. He drops some bread. + +The organizing ostrich is happy. He picks up the bread and puts it back in the pile. He makes it tight. He does not want to lose it again. + +Tom and Lily are amazed. They have never seen an ostrich like that. They think he is very smart and funny. They clap their hands and cheer for him. + +The ostrich looks at them. He nods his head. He likes them. He shares some bread with them. They are friends. +Mia loves to create with her crayons. She likes to draw flowers, stars, and animals on big sheets of paper. She has many colors of crayons, but her favorite is purple. She thinks purple is the most beautiful color in the world. + +One day, Mia is creating a picture of a purple unicorn. She is very happy with her drawing. She wants to show it to her mommy and daddy. She picks up her picture and runs to the living room. But on the way, she trips on a toy and falls down. Her picture flies out of her hands and lands on the floor. + +Mia feels a sharp pain in her knee. She looks down and sees blood. She starts to cry. She feels helpless. She wants her mommy and daddy to come and hug her and make her feel better. She also wants her picture back. She sees it on the floor, but it is too far for her to reach. She sees that her purple crayon has broken in half. She feels very sad. + +Then, she hears a voice. It is her big brother, Jake. He heard her cry and came to see what happened. He sees Mia on the floor, with blood on her knee and tears on her face. He sees her picture and her broken crayon. He feels sorry for her. He runs to her and helps her up. He says, "Don't worry, Mia. I'm here. I'll help you." + +He takes her to the bathroom and cleans her wound. He puts a band-aid on her knee and kisses it. He says, "There. All better." He takes her back to the living room and picks up her picture and her crayon. He says, "Your picture is very pretty, Mia. I like your purple unicorn. And look, your crayon is not broken. It is just two crayons now. You can use both of them to create more things." + +Mia smiles. She feels better. She hugs her brother and says, "Thank you, Jake. You are very nice. You are the best brother in the world." Jake smiles back and says, "You're welcome, Mia. You are very sweet. You are the best sister in the world." They sit down on the couch and create more pictures together. They are happy. +One day, a king and his son went to the park to play. The king was a great and good king who loved his son very much. The son was happy and smart and liked to have fun. + +"Let's play hide and seek, father," the son said. "You count to ten and I will hide." + +"Okay, my son," the king said. "But don't go too far or I will worry." + +The king closed his eyes and started to count. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Ready or not, here I come!" + +The king opened his eyes and looked around. He saw a big tree, a small bench, a red slide, a yellow swing, and a blue ball. But he did not see his son. + +"Where are you, my son?" the king called. "I can't find you." + +The son giggled and peeked out from behind a bush. He saw his father looking for him. He thought he was very good at hiding. + +"Here I am, father!" the son shouted and ran to the king. "You couldn't find me. I win!" + +The king smiled and hugged his son. "You are very good at hiding, my son. But I am very happy to see you. You are my best treasure." + +The son smiled and hugged his father back. "You are my best father, father. I love you very much." + +They played some more and had a lot of fun. They were a great and happy king and son. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big piano in the park. The piano has many keys. Some keys are black and some keys are white. + +"Can we play the piano?" Lily asks Tom. + +"Yes, let's try!" Tom says. They run to the piano. They sit on the bench. They touch the keys. The piano makes sounds. Some sounds are high and some sounds are low. + +Tom and Lily try to make a song. They press the keys one by one. They listen to the sounds. They smile and laugh. + +But the piano is difficult. They do not know which keys to press. They make many mistakes. The sounds are not nice. They are loud and messy. + +A man comes to the park. He has a hat and a coat. He sees Tom and Lily. He is angry. + +"Hey, stop that!" he shouts. "You are not allowed to play the piano! You are making noise! You are ruining the piano!" + +Tom and Lily are scared. They jump off the bench. They run away from the piano. They run to the swings. + +The man tries to catch them. He runs after them. But he is slow and old. He cannot catch them. He stops and breathes hard. + +Tom and Lily are safe. They swing on the swings. They look at the man. They are sorry. They did not mean to make him angry. They did not know the piano was his. + +"Maybe we should say sorry," Lily says. + +"Maybe," Tom says. "But not now. He is still angry. Maybe later. When he is calm." + +They swing and swing. They wait for later. They hope the man will forgive them. They still like the piano. But they know it is difficult. They need to learn more. They need to practice more. They need to be careful more. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the backyard. They have a big slide and a swing. They also have a ball and a hoop. + +One day, they decide to play with the ball and the hoop. Anna throws the ball to Ben. Ben catches the ball and tries to put it in the hoop. But the ball is too big and the hoop is too high. Ben drops the ball and it rolls away. + +"Oops!" Ben says. "I can't do it. The ball is too big." + +Anna runs after the ball. She picks it up and looks at it. The ball is smooth and shiny. She likes the ball. + +"You can do it, Ben!" Anna says. "You just need to try again. The ball is smooth. It will go in the hoop." + +Anna throws the ball back to Ben. Ben catches the ball and looks at Anna. He sees that she is smiling and cheering for him. He feels happy and brave. + +"Okay, Anna!" Ben says. "I will try again. Thank you for helping me." + +Ben holds the ball and jumps. He throws the ball to the hoop. The ball flies in the air and goes in the hoop. Ben and Anna clap and cheer. + +"Yay!" Ben says. "I did it! I put the ball in the hoop!" + +"Yay!" Anna says. "You did it, Ben! You are good at playing with the ball!" + +Ben and Anna hug and laugh. They are happy and proud. They keep playing with the ball and the hoop in the backyard. They are good friends. +Tom had a big parrot that he loved very much. He named it Polly and taught it to say hello and bye-bye. Polly was very smart and colorful. She liked to eat seeds and fruits and sit on Tom's shoulder. + +One day, Tom found a strange bottle in his mom's closet. It had a label that said "Shrink Juice". Tom was curious and wanted to try it. He opened the bottle and drank a little sip. He felt funny and looked at his hands. They were smaller than before! + +"Oh no!" Tom said. "I am shrinking!" + +Polly saw Tom and flew to him. She was bigger than him now. She said "Hello, Tom. What happened to you?" + +"I drank some shrink juice and now I am tiny. Help me, Polly!" Tom said. + +Polly picked up Tom with her beak and carried him to the kitchen. She saw a bowl of delicious grapes on the table. She put Tom on the table and gave him a grape. Tom ate the grape and felt better. + +"Thank you, Polly. You are a good friend." Tom said. + +Polly said "Bye-bye, Tom. I hope you grow back soon." + +Tom hoped so too. He wondered how long the shrink juice would last. He hoped his mom would not find out. He hugged Polly and waited for the magic to wear off. +Lily and Tom liked to play with their toy boat. They took it to the pond and made it sail on the water. They pretended they were pirates and looked for treasure. + +"Ahoy, matey!" Tom said. "Do you see any gold or jewels?" + +Lily shook her head. "No, but I see some ducks. Maybe they know where the treasure is." + +They sailed their boat closer to the ducks and asked them politely. "Hello, ducks. Do you have any treasure for us?" + +The ducks quacked and nodded. They swam to the shore and showed Lily and Tom a basket. Inside the basket, there were some crackers, cheese and grapes. + +"Wow, thank you, ducks!" Lily said. "This is a very useful treasure. We are hungry from sailing." + +The ducks smiled and shared the snack with Lily and Tom. They ate and talked and had fun. Lily and Tom decided that the ducks were their friends and the best treasure of all. +Tom and Mia are playing in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. They see a big dog. The dog is unknown. They do not know his name or his owner. The dog is barking loud. He is showing his teeth. He is a threat. + +Tom and Mia are scared. They run to the bench. They see a lady. The lady is nice. She has a leash. She calls the dog. The dog runs to her. The lady says sorry. She says the dog is not bad. He is just excited. She says he likes to play. + +Tom and Mia are still scared. They do not want to play with the dog. They want to play with their toys. The lady understands. She says goodbye. She takes the dog away. Tom and Mia are happy. They say thank you to the lady. They say thank you for saving them from the threat. They hug each other. They go back to play. They have fun. They are safe. +Anna likes to skip in the park. She skips with her red ball and her blue dress. She is happy and sings a song. + +One day, she sees a big tree. She wants to skip to the tree and touch it. She skips and skips and skips. But when she is near the tree, she hears a sound. + +"Who, who, who are you?" the sound says. + +Anna stops and looks up. She sees a big owl on a branch. The owl has brown feathers and yellow eyes. It looks at Anna. + +"Hello, owl," Anna says. "I am Anna. I like to skip in the park. Who are you?" + +"I am Ollie," the owl says. "I live in this tree. I like to sleep in the day and fly in the night. What are you doing here?" + +"I want to touch the tree," Anna says. "It is big and green. Can I touch it?" + +"Sure, you can touch it," Ollie says. "But be careful. The tree has some prickly things. They can hurt you." + +"Thank you, Ollie," Anna says. She touches the tree gently. She feels the bark and the leaves. She likes the tree. + +"You are welcome, Anna," Ollie says. "Do you want to be my friend?" + +"Yes, I want to be your friend," Anna says. "Can I come and see you again?" + +"Of course, you can," Ollie says. "But only in the day. At night, I have to fly and hunt." + +"OK, Ollie," Anna says. "I will come and see you in the day. Goodbye, Ollie." + +"Goodbye, Anna," Ollie says. + +Anna skips away with her red ball and her blue dress. She is happy and sings a song. She has a new friend. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big spot on the grass. It is red and shiny. + +"Look, a spot!" Tom says. "What is it?" + +"I don't know," Jen says. "Maybe it is a toy. Let's go and see." + +They run to the spot. They touch it. It is soft and wet. It is not a toy. It is a balloon. A balloon with paint inside. + +"Wow, a balloon!" Tom says. "Let's pop it. It will be fun." + +"No, don't!" Jen says. "It will make a mess. And it is not ours. Maybe someone needs it." + +But Tom does not listen. He takes a stick and pokes the balloon. It pops. Paint splashes everywhere. It covers Tom and Jen and the grass and the flowers. + +"Uh-oh," Tom says. + +"Uh-oh," Jen says. + +They hear a voice. It is angry. It is the voice of Mr. Lee, the painter. He was painting the fence. He left his balloon on the grass. He thought it was useful. He did not want anyone to pop it. + +"Hey, you kids!" Mr. Lee says. "What have you done? You ruined my paint. And my balloon. And my fence. And the park. You are in big trouble. Come here, now!" + +Tom and Jen are scared. They try to run away. But they are too slow. Mr. Lee catches them. He is very mad. He calls their parents. He tells them what they did. Their parents are very mad, too. They take them home. They scold them. They make them clean up. They do not let them play in the park for a long time. + +Tom and Jen are sad. They wish they did not pop the balloon. They wish they listened to Jen. They wish they were more careful. They learned a hard lesson. They will not touch things that are not theirs again. +Lisa and Ben are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. They see a big ball near the swings. Lisa wants to play with the ball. She runs to the ball and picks it up. + +"Look, Ben, I have a ball!" Lisa says. "Let's play catch!" + +Ben runs to Lisa and nods. He likes to play catch. Lisa throws the ball to Ben. Ben catches the ball and throws it back to Lisa. They laugh and have fun. + +But then, a mosquito comes and buzzes around Lisa's ear. Lisa does not like the mosquito. It is not cute. It is annoying. It wants to bite Lisa. + +"Go away, mosquito!" Lisa says. She tries to swat the mosquito with her hand. But the mosquito is fast and dodges her hand. + +The mosquito lands on the ball. Lisa sees the mosquito on the ball. She has an idea. She throws the ball hard at the mosquito. The ball hits the mosquito and makes it fly away. + +"Yay, Lisa, you did it!" Ben says. "You scared the mosquito away!" + +Lisa smiles and hugs Ben. They are happy. They go back to playing catch with the ball. They do not see the mosquito again. +Anna likes to see new things. She likes to see the sun, the sky, the birds, the flowers. She likes to see her toys, her books, her bed. She likes to see her mom, her dad, her cat. But there is one thing she does not like to see. She does not like to see the blue room. + +The blue room is next to her room. It is always closed. She does not know what is inside. She is afraid of the blue room. She thinks there are monsters, or ghosts, or spiders in the blue room. She does not want to go near the blue room. + +One day, her mom says, "Anna, do you want to see the blue room? There is a surprise for you in the blue room." + +Anna shakes her head. She says, "No, mom, I do not want to see the blue room. I am scared of the blue room." + +Her mom smiles. She says, "Do not be scared, Anna. There is nothing to be afraid of in the blue room. Come with me, I will show you." + +She takes Anna by the hand and opens the door of the blue room. Anna closes her eyes. She does not want to see the blue room. + +Her mom says, "Open your eyes, Anna. Look at the blue room." + +Anna opens her eyes. She sees the blue room. She sees the blue walls, the blue carpet, the blue curtains. She sees the blue bed, the blue dresser, the blue lamp. She sees the blue toys, the blue books, the blue pictures. She sees a big blue sign that says, "Welcome, Anna. This is your new room." + +Anna gasps. She says, "My new room? This is my new room?" + +Her mom nods. She says, "Yes, Anna. This is your new room. We made it for you. Do you like it?" + +Anna looks around. She sees the blue room. She sees the blue things. She sees the surprise. She smiles. She says, "I like it, mom. I like the blue room. Thank you, mom." + +She hugs her mom. She runs to the blue bed. She jumps on the blue bed. She plays with the blue toys. She reads the blue books. She sees the blue room. She is happy. She is not scared of the blue room anymore. She loves the blue room. +Anna likes to read books. She has many books on her bookcase. She likes to look at the pictures and learn new words. Sometimes she gives a book to her friend Ben, who lives next door. Ben likes to read books too. + +One day, Anna sees a new book on her bookcase. It has a soft cover and a bright picture of a dog. She wants to read it, but she thinks Ben might like it too. She decides to give it to him as a surprise. She puts the book in her backpack and goes to his house. + +She knocks on the door and Ben opens it. He is happy to see her. "Hi, Anna!" he says. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, but first I have something for you," Anna says. She takes out the book and shows it to him. "I found this on my bookcase. It is a new book. It is soft and has a dog on it. I want to give it to you, because you are my friend." + +Ben looks at the book and his eyes widen. He grabs it from Anna and hugs it. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" he says. "This is the best book ever! I love it!" + +Anna smiles and feels happy. She thinks Ben will share the book with her and they will read it together. She says, "Can I see the book too? Can we read it together?" + +But Ben shakes his head and frowns. He holds the book tight and says, "No, this is my book. You gave it to me. It is mine. You can't have it. Go away!" + +Anna feels sad and hurt. She doesn't understand why Ben is so mean. She gave him the book because she liked him, not because she didn't want it. She says, "But I thought we were friends. I thought you would share with me. I gave you the book because I wanted to make you happy, not because I wanted to lose it." + +Ben doesn't listen. He says, "I don't care. This is my book. You can't have it. Go away!" He slams the door in Anna's face. + +Anna cries and runs back to her house. She wishes she never gave the book to Ben. She wishes she kept it for herself. She wishes she had a better friend. She thinks Ben is a bad boy. She thinks he doesn't deserve the book. She thinks he doesn't deserve her friendship. She thinks she will never talk to him again. She thinks this is the worst day ever. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to draw with crayons. They had a big box of crayons with many colors. They liked to draw animals, flowers, cars and houses. They also liked to draw on the walls when their mom was not looking. + +One day, they decided to draw a big picture of a dragon on the wall of their bedroom. They used red, green, yellow and black crayons. They made the dragon look very cool and scary. They were very proud of their picture. + +"Look, Ben, our dragon is awesome!" Sara said. + +"Yes, Sara, it is. But we have to hurry. Mom will be home soon and she will be very angry if she sees this." Ben said. + +They tried to finish their picture quickly, but they had a problem. They ran out of black crayons. They needed black crayons to make the dragon's eyes, teeth and claws. + +"Where are the black crayons, Sara?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know, Ben. Maybe we used them all." Sara said. + +They looked in the box, but they could not find any black crayons. They looked under the bed, but they could not find any black crayons. They looked in the closet, but they could not find any black crayons. + +They were very sad and worried. They did not know what to do. They did not want to leave their picture unfinished. They did not want to face their mom's anger. + +They decided to delay their mom. They thought of a plan. They would pretend to be sick. They would lie on their bed and act like they had a fever. They hoped their mom would not notice their picture. + +They ran to their bed and covered themselves with blankets. They made fake coughs and moans. They waited for their mom to come home. + +They heard the door open. They heard their mom's footsteps. They heard their mom's voice. + +"Hello, my darlings. How was your day?" their mom said. + +They did not answer. They pretended to be asleep. + +Their mom came into their bedroom. She saw them on their bed. She felt their forehead. She saw their picture. + +She was very shocked. She was very angry. She was very loud. + +"Sara! Ben! What have you done? How could you draw on the wall? How could you ruin the paint? How could you lie to me? You are not sick. You are naughty. You are in big trouble. You will have no crayons for a month. You will have to clean the wall. You will have to apologize. You will have to go to bed early. You will have to learn your lesson." + +Sara and Ben opened their eyes. They saw their mom's face. They saw their mom's hand. They saw their mom's belt. + +They were very scared. They were very sorry. They were very hurt. + +They wished they had not drawn on the wall. They wished they had not run out of black crayons. They wished they had not delayed their mom. + +They cried. They screamed. They begged. + +But it was too late. +Jenny loved to watch the swans on the lake. They were so graceful, with their long necks and white feathers. She wanted to be like them, so she tried to repeat their moves. She would stretch her arms like wings, bend her head like a swan, and walk slowly and softly on the grass. + +One day, she saw a new swan on the lake. It was smaller than the others, and had gray feathers. It looked shy and lonely. Jenny felt sorry for it, and decided to make friends. She walked closer to the lake, and called out, "Hello, little swan! Do you want to play with me?" + +The little swan looked up, and saw Jenny. It was curious, and swam closer to the shore. It heard Jenny repeat its sounds, and tried to repeat hers. They made a funny conversation, with quacks and words. Jenny smiled, and the little swan smiled too. + +They played for a while, copying each other's moves and sounds. Jenny felt happy, and the little swan felt happy too. They had found a new friend, who understood them. They did not know that they were different, they only knew that they were alike. They were both graceful, in their own way. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and hide. They saw a tall tree with many vines. The vines looked like ropes. They wanted to climb the tree. + +"Can we climb the tree, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Be careful, sweeties. The vines are not strong. They might break," Mom answered. + +Lily and Ben did not listen. They grabbed the vines and pulled themselves up. They felt like monkeys. They laughed and swung from vine to vine. + +But then, one vine snapped. Ben fell down. He landed on the grass. He cried. Mom heard him and ran to him. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Mom asked. + +"I hurt my arm, Mom. It hurts a lot," Ben answered. + +Mom hugged him and checked his arm. It was not broken, but it was bruised. She took him inside to put some ice on it. + +Lily felt sorry for Ben. She climbed down the tree. She learned her lesson. She should have listened to Mom. She said sorry to Ben and Mom. She gave Ben a kiss and a hug. She hoped he would feel better soon. +Ben and Mia are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses with different colors. Ben has a lot of blue blocks and Mia has a lot of red blocks. + +"Can I have some of your red blocks, Mia?" Ben asks. "I want to add them to my tower." + +"Sure, Ben. You can have some of my red blocks. But you have to give me some of your blue blocks. I want to add them to my house." Mia says. + +They trade some blocks and start to add them to their buildings. They are happy and share nicely. + +Then they see a yellow block on the floor. It is the only yellow block they have. They both want it. + +"I saw it first!" Ben says. "It is mine!" + +"No, I saw it first!" Mia says. "It is mine!" + +They start to pull the yellow block from each other. They are angry and fight. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees them with the yellow block. + +"Ben and Mia, what are you doing?" Mom asks. "Why are you fighting over a block?" + +They both tell Mom that they saw it first and that it is theirs. + +Mom looks at them and says, "That is not honest. You both know that you did not see it first. You both saw it at the same time. You both want it because it is different and pretty. But you have to learn to share. Sharing is caring. How about you take turns with the yellow block? You can each add it to your building for a little while and then give it to the other. That way you can both enjoy it and be fair." + +Ben and Mia think about what Mom says. They feel sorry for fighting. They agree to take turns with the yellow block. They say sorry to each other and hug. + +They add the yellow block to their buildings and then swap it. They are happy and share nicely. + +They thank Mom for helping them. Mom smiles and says, "You are welcome. I am proud of you for being honest and sharing. You are good friends." +Lily was a girl who liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a doll with a pink dress and long hair. She called her doll Anna and took her everywhere. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and Anna. She saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. She asked her mom to hold Anna while she slid down. Her mom said yes and put Anna on a bench. + +Lily climbed up the slide and waited for her turn. She was very happy and excited. She did not see a boy who was sneaking behind the bench. He saw Anna and wanted to take her. He grabbed Anna and ran away. + +Lily slid down and looked for Anna. She did not see her on the bench. She saw the boy running with her doll. She screamed and cried. She ran after the boy, but he was too fast. He got on a bike and rode away. + +Lily's mom heard her scream and came to her. She hugged her and tried to calm her down. She asked her what happened. Lily told her that the boy stole Anna. She was very sad and angry. She asked her mom to get Anna back. + +Lily's mom said she was sorry, but she could not. She did not know who the boy was or where he went. She said they could not prevent him from taking Anna. She said they could look for another doll, but Lily did not want another doll. She only wanted Anna. + +Lily and her mom went home. Lily's room was empty without Anna. She did not want to play with her other toys. She did not want to eat or sleep. She only wanted Anna. She missed her doll very much. She wished she never went to the park. She wished she never let go of Anna. She was very unhappy. The end. +Lila and Sam were walking in the hot sand. They were thirsty and tired. They wanted to find water and shade. + +"Where are we going, Lila?" Sam asked. + +"We are looking for an oasis, Sam. An oasis is a place with water and trees and grass. It is very nice and cool there," Lila said. + +"How do you know, Lila?" Sam asked. + +"I remember, Sam. I remember when we were little, Mama and Papa took us to an oasis. We played and drank and ate. We were happy and safe," Lila said. + +Sam nodded. He tried to remember too, but he was too young. He trusted Lila. She was his big sister. + +They walked and walked. The sun was very bright and hot. They saw nothing but sand and rocks. They felt sad and scared. + +But then, they saw something green and blue. They ran towards it. It was an oasis! + +They saw water and trees and grass. They saw birds and flowers and fruits. They heard the sound of water and wind and animals. It was very quiet and peaceful. + +They drank and ate and rested. They smiled and hugged. They were happy and safe. + +They remembered Mama and Papa. They hoped they would find them soon. They thanked the oasis for helping them. They fell asleep under a big tree. +Anna and Ben were very excite to go on the aeroplane. They had never been on one before. They packed their bags and hugged their mum and dad. They said goodbye to their dog and cat. + +They got in the car and drove to the big airport. There were many people and noises. They saw many aeroplanes in the sky. They found their gate and waited for their turn. They showed their tickets and got on the aeroplane. They found their seats and buckled their belts. + +The aeroplane started to move and make loud sounds. Anna and Ben looked out the window and saw the ground go away. They were flying in the air. They felt happy and amazed. They wanted to see the clouds and the birds. + +But then something bad happened. The aeroplane started to shake and make scary sounds. The pilot said something on the speaker, but Anna and Ben did not understand. They saw people scream and cry. They felt scared and sad. They held each other's hands and wished they were home. + +The aeroplane fell down and crashed. It made a big fire and smoke. Anna and Ben did not survive. They never saw their mum and dad again. They never played with their dog and cat again. They never had fun on the aeroplane again. The end. +Tommy loves to watch the birds in the park. He likes their colors and their songs. He wants to be like them and fly in the sky. He asks his mom, "How do birds fly, mom?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Birds fly with their wings, Tommy. They flap their wings and balance in the air. They use the wind to help them soar and glide." + +Tommy thinks for a moment and says, "Can I fly with my wings, mom?" + +Mom laughs and says, "You don't have wings, Tommy. You have arms and hands. You can't fly like a bird, but you can do other things that birds can't." + +Tommy is curious and says, "Like what, mom?" + +Mom says, "Like drawing and singing and playing with your toys. And like giving hugs and kisses to your mom." + +Tommy smiles and says, "I like that, mom. I love you, mom." + +Mom says, "I love you too, Tommy." + +They hug and kiss and walk to the pond. There they see an elderly duck with gray feathers. He is sitting on a rock and quacking softly. Tommy and mom go closer and say hello. + +The elderly duck says, "Hello, little boy and lady. I'm glad you came to visit me. I don't have many friends here. Most of the other ducks have flown away to warmer places. I'm too old and tired to fly with them. I miss them very much." + +Tommy feels sad for the elderly duck. He says, "I'm sorry, Mr. Duck. That must be lonely. Do you want to be our friend?" + +The elderly duck says, "Oh, yes, please. That would make me very happy. Thank you, little boy. You are very kind." + +Tommy says, "You're welcome, Mr. Duck. My name is Tommy and this is my mom. We come to the park often. We can come and see you again. Maybe we can bring you some bread or seeds to eat. Would you like that?" + +The elderly duck says, "Yes, I would like that very much. You are very generous. What is your name, lady?" + +Mom says, "My name is Anna, Mr. Duck. It's a pleasure to meet you. You have a beautiful wing, by the way. It looks very strong and graceful." + +The elderly duck says, "Thank you, Anna. You are very sweet. My wing is not as good as it used to be, but it still helps me balance on the rock. It also keeps me warm at night." + +Tommy says, "That's good, Mr. Duck. We're glad you have your wing. We hope you stay warm and happy. We'll come back soon, okay?" + +The elderly duck says, "Okay, Tommy. I'll be waiting for you. Thank you for being my friends. You made my day brighter." + +Tommy and mom say goodbye to the elderly duck and wave to him. They walk back to their car, holding hands. They feel happy and grateful for their new friend. They can't wait to see him again. +Anna liked to paint. She had many colors and brushes. She painted flowers and trees and animals on paper. She was happy when she painted. + +One day, she wanted to make a print. She saw her mom use a big machine to make prints of her work. She thought it was fun. She asked her mom if she could use the machine. + +"Sorry, Anna, this machine is not for you. It is too big and hard to use. You might get hurt or make a mess. You can make prints with your hands or stamps. Do you want to try?" her mom said. + +Anna was troubled. She wanted to use the machine. She thought her mom was not fair. She was angry. She waited until her mom was busy. Then she sneaked to the machine. She put her paper on it. She pushed some buttons. She hoped to see a print. + +But something went wrong. The machine made a loud noise. It spit out ink and paper everywhere. It ruined Anna's painting and the floor and the wall. Anna was scared. She ran away. + +Her mom heard the noise. She came to the machine. She saw the mess. She was shocked. She saw Anna hiding behind the couch. She was sad. + +"Anna, what did you do? Why did you use the machine without asking? You know it is not for you. You made a big problem. How can we fix it?" her mom said. + +Anna felt sorry. She knew she did a bad thing. She came out of hiding. She hugged her mom. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to make a print. I was troubled. I was not good. I will help you clean. I will not use the machine again. Please don't be mad at me," Anna said. + +Her mom hugged her back. She was not mad at her. She was glad she was safe. + +"I'm not mad at you, Anna. I love you. But you have to listen to me. The machine is not for you. It is dangerous and complicated. You can make prints in other ways. I will show you. But first, we have to clean this mess. Will you help me?" her mom said. + +Anna nodded. She said sorry again. She helped her mom clean. They threw away the bad paper and ink. They wiped the floor and the wall. They made the room look nice again. + +Then her mom showed her how to make prints with her hands and stamps. She gave her new paper and colors. She helped her make prints of flowers and trees and animals. Anna liked it. She was happy again. + +She thanked her mom. She gave her a print as a gift. Her mom smiled. She hung the print on the wall. She said it was beautiful. She said she was proud of Anna. + +Anna hugged her mom. She said she loved her. She said she was sorry. She said she would be good. She said she liked to paint. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play on the farm. They liked to feed the animals and run in the fields. One day, they saw a big bag of oats near the barn. Tom had an idea. + +"Let's joke with the horse," he said. "We can hide the oats and make him look for them." + +Lily thought that was funny. She nodded and helped Tom move the bag behind a haystack. Then they called the horse. + +"Hey, horse, we have a surprise for you!" they shouted. + +The horse came trotting over. He smelled the oats and licked his lips. He looked around, but he could not see the bag. + +"Where are the oats?" he asked. + +Tom and Lily giggled. They pointed to different places and said, "Maybe here, maybe there, maybe nowhere!" + +The horse was confused. He ran from one place to another, but he could not find the oats. He started to feel hungry and sad. + +Tom and Lily thought this was very funny. They laughed and laughed. They did not see the cow watching them. + +The cow was jealous. She liked oats too, and she did not like to see the horse unhappy. She decided to teach Tom and Lily a lesson. + +She sneaked behind them and pushed them with her horns. Tom and Lily fell into a puddle of mud. They were dirty and wet and scared. + +The cow mooed loudly and said, "That's not a nice joke. That's a mean joke. You should not make fun of others. You should share and be kind." + +Tom and Lily realized they were wrong. They felt sorry for the horse and the cow. They got up and apologized. + +"We're sorry, horse. We're sorry, cow. We were silly and rude. We won't joke like that again. Here are your oats, horse. You can have some too, cow." + +The horse and the cow smiled and thanked them. They ate the oats together and shared some with Tom and Lily. Tom and Lily learned their lesson. They decided to be nice friends to the animals and to each other. They all lived happily on the farm. +Tom is a big boy. He likes to play soccer with his friends. He has a uniform with a blue shirt and white shorts. He puts on his uniform and his shoes. He is ready to go to the field. + +"Mom, can we go now?" he asks. + +"Yes, Tom, let's go. Your friends are waiting for you," Mom says. + +They get in the car and drive to the field. Tom sees his friends. They are wearing uniforms too. They are ready to play. Tom runs to join them. + +They play soccer for a long time. They kick the ball and run and laugh. Tom is having fun. He scores a goal. He is happy. + +But then, he sees a big boy. The big boy is on the other team. The big boy is mean. He pushes Tom and takes the ball. He calls Tom a baby. He makes Tom fall. + +Tom is sad. He is hurt. He does not want to play anymore. He wants to quit. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Mom asks. + +"No, Mom, I want to go home. The big boy is mean. He hurts me. I don't like soccer," Tom says. + +Mom hugs Tom. She is sorry. She knows Tom loves soccer. + +"Tom, I know you are sad. But don't quit. You are a good player. You are brave. You can stand up to the big boy. You can show him you are not a baby. You can have fun with your friends. Do you want to try again?" Mom says. + +Tom thinks. He looks at his uniform. He looks at his friends. He looks at the big boy. He feels scared. But he also feels strong. He wants to play. He wants to have fun. He wants to be brave. + +"Okay, Mom, I will try again. I will not quit. I will play soccer. I will show the big boy I am not a baby. I will have fun with my friends," Tom says. + +Mom smiles. She is proud of Tom. She gives him a kiss. She helps him up. + +"Go, Tom, go. You can do it. I am cheering for you," Mom says. + +Tom runs back to the field. He puts on his uniform and his shoes. He is ready to play. He is ready to be brave. He is ready to have fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and find things. Sometimes they found worms, sometimes they found stones, sometimes they found nothing. + +One day, they found a big, round thing. It was brown and dirty and had eyes. "What is this?" Lily asked. "I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it's a ball. Let's kick it and see." + +They kicked the big, round thing. It flew in the air and landed on the other side of the fence. They heard a loud crash and a scream. They ran to the fence and looked over. They saw a man with a red face and a broken pot. The big, round thing was in pieces. It was not a ball. It was a potato. + +"Hey, you kids!" the man shouted. "You broke my pot! That was my special potato! I was going to make soup with it. It was a mysterious potato. It had magic powers. Now it's gone!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know the man. They did not know what he meant by magic powers. They did not want to get in trouble. They ran back to their house and hid under the bed. They decided not to dig holes and find things anymore. They decided to play with their toys instead. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Ben had a big truck and Lily had a doll. They were having fun until Ben saw something on the TV. + +"Look, Lily, fire!" Ben said, pointing to the screen. "Fire is bad. It can hurt people and things." + +Lily looked at the TV and saw a big fire in a building. She saw people running and shouting. She felt scared and sad. + +"Who will fix the fire?" she asked Ben. + +Ben thought for a moment. He remembered what his dad told him once. + +"Firefighters will fix the fire," he said. "Firefighters are brave. They have a big red truck and a hose. They spray water on the fire and make it go away." + +Lily nodded. She liked firefighters. She wished she could see them in real life. + +"Maybe we can play firefighters," Ben suggested. "We can use your doll as a person who needs help. And we can use my truck as the firefighter truck." + +Lily agreed. She grabbed her doll and ran to the couch. She pretended the couch was the building on fire. She put her doll on the couch and said, "Help, help, I'm stuck in the fire!" + +Ben drove his truck to the couch and said, "Don't worry, I'm a firefighter. I will save you." He pretended his truck had a hose and sprayed water on the couch. He made a sound like a siren. "Woo-woo-woo!" + +He reached for the doll and said, "Come with me, you're safe now." He lifted the doll and put it in his truck. + +Lily smiled and hugged her doll. She said, "Thank you, firefighter Ben. You fixed the fire. You're my hero." + +Ben smiled back and said, "You're welcome, Lily. You're a good person. I'm glad you're okay." + +They drove the truck around the living room and pretended to fix more fires. They had fun and forgot about the ugly fire on the TV. +Lily and Ben like to play with their toy kitchen. They have pots and pans, plates and cups, and pretend food. They like to serve each other yummy meals and tea. + +One day, they decide to visit their grandma, who lives in a big house. They bring their toy kitchen with them, and set it up in the living room. They want to surprise grandma with a special lunch. + +They look around the house for things to cook. They find some bread, cheese, apples, and cookies. They also find a jug of milk in the fridge. They cut the bread and cheese, slice the apples, and arrange the cookies on a tray. They pour some milk into a pot and put it on the stove. + +They wait for the milk to get hot, but it takes a long time. They get bored and start to play with their toys. They forget about the milk on the stove. The milk starts to boil and spill over. It makes a big mess and a loud noise. + +Grandma hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees the milk all over the stove and the floor. She is not happy. She tells Lily and Ben to clean up the mess. She also tells them that the milk is too hot to drink, and that they should never leave the stove on. + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They say sorry to grandma and help her clean up. They also say sorry to each other for not paying attention. They decide to serve grandma cold milk instead of hot milk. They also serve her bread, cheese, apples, and cookies. Grandma smiles and hugs them. She says that they are sweet and that she loves them. She says that they can still play with their toy kitchen, but they have to be careful and ask for help. Lily and Ben nod and agree. They enjoy their lunch with grandma and have fun. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. But they did not like to share. They always fought over who got the best toy, the biggest piece of cake, or the most attention. They were spoiled children who wanted everything for themselves. + +One day, their mom had enough of their fighting. She said, "You two need to learn how to settle your problems. If you can't share, you can't play. I will be the judge of who gets what. You will take turns and be fair, or you will have nothing at all." + +Lily and Ben did not like this idea. They thought their mom was being mean and unfair. They tried to argue and whine, but their mom did not listen. She took away their toys and put them in a box. She said, "You can have your toys back when you show me you can be nice to each other and to me. Until then, you can play with these books and puzzles." + +Lily and Ben were very unhappy. They did not like books and puzzles. They wanted their toys back. They looked at each other and realized they had made a big mistake. They had been selfish and rude, and they had hurt their mom's feelings. They felt sorry and ashamed. + +They decided to try to be better children. They said sorry to their mom and hugged her. They said they would share and be fair. They played with the books and puzzles and had fun. They learned new words and facts. They even helped their mom with some chores. They showed their mom they could be good and kind. + +Their mom was very proud and happy. She saw they had changed and learned their lesson. She said, "You two have been very good today. You have settled your problems and been nice to each other and to me. You have earned your toys back. You can have them, but remember to share and be fair." + +Lily and Ben were very happy. They thanked their mom and hugged her. They got their toys back and played with them. They shared and took turns. They did not fight anymore. They were not spoiled children anymore. They were good children who loved their mom and each other. +Sara and Ben were friends who liked to play with puzzles. They had many puzzles with different pictures of animals, cars, flowers and more. They always shared their puzzles and helped each other to find the right pieces. + +One day, Sara got a new puzzle from her grandma. It was a big puzzle with a beautiful castle and a princess. Sara was very happy and wanted to show it to Ben. But when she opened the box, she saw that some pieces were missing. She felt sad and angry. + +She went to Ben's house and saw that he had the same puzzle, but with all the pieces. She thought that Ben had taken her pieces and she yelled at him. Ben was confused and hurt. He said that he did not take her pieces and that his puzzle was a gift from his uncle. He tried to explain, but Sara did not listen. She grabbed his puzzle and ran away. + +Ben ran after her and they both tripped and fell. The puzzles flew out of their hands and got mixed up on the ground. Sara and Ben both cried and looked at the mess. They realized that they had been wrong and foolish. They said sorry to each other and hugged. + +They decided to work together to sort out the pieces and make the puzzles again. They found out that Sara's puzzle had extra pieces and Ben's puzzle had less pieces. They swapped the pieces and completed the puzzles. They were happy and proud of their work. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be humble and not to judge others. They learned to be honest and to listen. They learned to be kind and to share. They learned that puzzles are more fun when you play with a friend. They learned that friendship can heal a broken heart. +Anna liked to sing. She sang every day in her room, in the garden, and in the car. She had a toy microphone that she used to pretend she was a star. She asked her mom to record her songs on her phone, so she could listen to them later. + +One day, Anna went to visit her grandma. Grandma was deaf, so she could not hear Anna's songs. Anna felt sad, because she wanted to share her joy with grandma. She tried to show her the phone, but grandma did not understand. + +Then, Anna had an idea. She saw a box of velvet in grandma's closet. She took some velvet and cut it into shapes. She made a heart, a star, a flower, and a smile. She glued them on a piece of paper and wrote "I love you, grandma" with a crayon. She gave the paper to grandma and hugged her. + +Grandma smiled and hugged her back. She touched the velvet shapes and felt Anna's love. She pointed to her heart and said "I love you, too, Anna". Anna felt happy, because she found a way to communicate with grandma. + +The moral of the story is: There are different ways to express your feelings, and you can always find a way to connect with someone who is different from you. +Lily and Max liked to print pictures with their crayons. They had a big book of animals and plants and things. They liked to choose a page and copy it on a white paper. Sometimes they added their own ideas, like hats or glasses or stars. + +One day, they found a page with a volcano. It was a big mountain with red and orange fire coming out of the top. It looked scary and exciting. Lily and Max wanted to print it. + +"Let's make a volcano, Max!" Lily said. + +"OK, Lily. I will print the mountain. You print the fire." Max said. + +They worked hard on their picture. They used brown and green for the mountain, and red and orange and yellow for the fire. They made the fire big and bright. They were very proud of their picture. + +They showed it to their mom. She smiled and said, "Wow, what a great volcano! You are very good at printing, Lily and Max. But you know what? Volcanoes are not always nice. Sometimes they can be very loud and dangerous. They can make the ground shake and the air smoke. They can hurt people and animals and plants. That's why we don't live near volcanoes." + +Lily and Max looked at their picture. They felt a little scared. They did not want their volcano to be loud and dangerous. They wanted it to be nice and quiet. + +"Mom, can we make our volcano nice and quiet?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can. How about you add some flowers and trees and birds around the mountain? And maybe some clouds and rainbows in the sky? And maybe some people and animals who are happy and safe?" Mom suggested. + +Lily and Max liked that idea. They took their crayons again and added more things to their picture. They made their volcano nice and quiet. They showed it to their mom again. She hugged them and said, "That's much better. Now your volcano is beautiful and peaceful. You are very creative, Lily and Max. But you know what? It's getting late. You must be very sleepy after all that printing. How about we hang your picture on the fridge and then you go to bed?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They were very sleepy. They hung their picture on the fridge and said good night to their mom. They went to their room and snuggled in their beds. They dreamed of nice and quiet volcanoes. +Lily and Sam are playing with shapes. They have a big box with many shapes inside. They can make pictures with the shapes on the floor. + +Lily likes blue shapes. She finds a blue circle, a blue square, and a blue triangle. She puts them together to make a house. She is happy with her house. + +Sam likes red shapes. He finds a red star, a red heart, and a red diamond. He puts them together to make a rocket. He is proud of his rocket. + +But then, Sam sees a blue shape that he wants. It is a blue oval. He thinks it will make his rocket look better. He reaches for the blue oval, but it is part of Lily's house. He pulls the blue oval, and Lily's house falls apart. + +Lily is sad and angry. She cries, "Sam, you broke my house! That is my blue oval! Give it back!" + +Sam is sorry and scared. He says, "Lily, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to break your house. I just wanted the blue oval. Can we share it?" + +Lily and Sam look at each other. They don't want to fight. They want to play. They think for a moment. Then, Lily says, "OK, Sam. We can share the blue oval. But you have to help me fix my house first." + +Sam nods and smiles. He says, "OK, Lily. I will help you fix your house. And then, we can make our pictures together." + +Lily and Sam hug and say sorry. They work together to fix Lily's house. They use the blue oval as a window. Then, they make their pictures together. They use the red star, the red heart, and the red diamond as decorations. They are happy with their pictures. + +They show their pictures to their mom. She is proud of them. She says, "Lily and Sam, you made beautiful pictures with the shapes. And you helped each other and shared. You are good friends." + +Lily and Sam smile and say, "Thank you, mom. We love you. And we love the shapes." +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play together. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Lily says. + +They lift the lid and see a lot of old clothes and hats and shoes. They are happy. They decide to dress up and pretend to be different people. + +Tom puts on a coat and a hat and a pair of glasses. He turns into a detective. He looks around and says, "I'm looking for clues. Do you see any?" + +Lily puts on a dress and a scarf and a pair of earrings. She turns into a princess. She smiles and says, "I'm going to a ball. Do you want to come?" + +They have fun trying on different outfits and making up stories. They laugh and giggle and make silly faces. + +Then, they hear their mom calling them. "Tom! Lily! Time for lunch!" + +They quickly take off the clothes and put them back in the box. They close the lid and run to the kitchen. + +They see their mom waiting for them. She looks at them and winks. She says, "You two look very normal today. Did you have fun?" + +Tom and Lily nod and smile. They know their mom knows their secret. They hug her and say, "We love you, mom!" + +They sit down and eat their lunch. They are happy. They are twins. They like to play together. +One day, Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big orange on a tree. They wanted to eat it, but it was too high. + +"Can you help us, Mr. Bird?" Lily asked. Mr. Bird was a compassionate friend who lived in the tree. He liked to sing and answer questions. + +"Yes, I can help you," Mr. Bird said. He flew to the orange and pecked it with his beak. The orange fell to the ground and rolled to Lily and Ben. + +"Thank you, Mr. Bird!" they said. They picked up the orange and peeled it. It was juicy and sweet. They shared it with Mr. Bird and enjoyed their snack. + +They were happy and grateful for their compassionate friend. +Sara and Ben were playing with their dolls. Sara had a baby doll and Ben had a robot doll. Sara wanted to wash her baby doll, because she was dirty. She took a bowl of water and a cloth and started to wash her baby doll's face and hair. + +"Look, Ben, I am washing my baby. She is clean and pretty now," Sara said. + +Ben looked at Sara and her baby doll. He did not like baby dolls. He thought they were boring and silly. He liked robot dolls. They were cool and fun. He wanted to play with his robot doll, but Sara was in his way. + +"Move, Sara. I want to play with my robot. Your baby is dumb and ugly," Ben said. He was rude to Sara and her baby doll. + +Sara felt sad and angry. She did not like Ben's words. She loved her baby doll. She thought she was cute and sweet. She did not want to move. She wanted to wash her baby doll. + +"No, Ben. You move. You are dumb and ugly. Your robot is rude and mean. I am washing my baby. She is nice and happy," Sara said. She was rude to Ben and his robot doll. + +Ben felt mad and hurt. He did not like Sara's words. He loved his robot doll. He thought he was smart and cool. He did not want to move. He wanted to play with his robot doll. + +They started to yell and push each other. They were not nice to each other. They were not good friends. + +Mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw Sara and Ben fighting over their dolls. She was not happy. She did not like their words and actions. + +"Stop, Sara and Ben. You are being rude and mean. You are hurting each other and your dolls. You need to say sorry and share. You need to be kind and gentle. You need to be good friends," Mom said. She was firm and calm. + +Sara and Ben stopped and looked at Mom. They felt sorry and ashamed. They knew Mom was right. They did not want to be rude and mean. They wanted to be kind and gentle. They wanted to be good friends. + +They said sorry to each other and to their dolls. They hugged and smiled. They decided to play together and share. They washed their dolls and made them happy. They were nice to each other. They were good friends. +Tim and Mia are playing with their dog, Rex, in the park. Rex is big and brown and has long fur. Tim and Mia like to hug and pet Rex, and Rex likes to lick and wag his tail. + +But Rex has a problem. He has a flea on his back. The flea is small and black and likes to bite Rex. Rex feels itchy and tries to scratch the flea, but he can't reach it. He whines and rolls on the grass, but the flea stays on him. + +Tim and Mia see Rex is unhappy and want to help him. They look at his back and see the flea. "Look, Mia, Rex has a flea!" Tim says. "Poor Rex, the flea is mean!" Mia says. They try to catch the flea with their fingers, but the flea is fast and jumps away. + +Rex is tired of the flea and wants it to go away. He thinks of a plan. He runs to the pond and jumps in the water. The water is cold and wet, but Rex doesn't mind. He hopes the water will wash away the flea. + +The flea doesn't like the water and wants to get out. It looks for a dry place to hide. It sees Tim and Mia standing by the pond and watching Rex. It jumps from Rex's back to Tim's hair. Tim feels something tickle his head and shakes it. + +"Ow, Tim, what are you doing?" Mia asks. "There's something in my hair!" Tim says. He feels the flea bite his scalp and shouts, "Ouch, it hurts!" Mia sees the flea on Tim's head and shouts, "Tim, you have the flea!" She tries to grab the flea, but the flea jumps again. + +The flea lands on Mia's nose. Mia feels something tickle her nose and sneezes. The flea flies off her nose and lands on the ground. Rex sees the flea and chases it. He catches it with his mouth and spits it out. The flea is gone. + +Tim and Mia hug Rex and say, "Good boy, Rex, you got the flea!" Rex licks their faces and wags his tail. He is happy and not itchy anymore. They all go home and have a snack. They are glad the flea is gone. +Lily and Tom are playing in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They give him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. They are very happy. + +"Look, Lily, look!" Tom says. He points to the sky. "Snowflakes are falling!" + +Lily looks up and sees the white flakes. They are very pretty. They land on her nose and hair. She giggles. + +"Let's catch them!" Tom says. He opens his mouth and tries to catch a snowflake with his tongue. Lily does the same. They laugh. + +They notice a little bird on a branch. The bird is cold and hungry. It has no food. It looks at the snowman's nose. + +"Hello, bird," Lily says. "Are you hungry?" + +The bird nods. It hops closer to the snowman. + +"Can we give him some of the carrot?" Tom asks. + +Lily thinks. She likes the snowman, but she also likes the bird. She nods. + +"Okay, but only a little bit," she says. + +They break off a little piece of the carrot and give it to the bird. The bird pecks at it and chirps. It is happy. + +"Thank you, thank you," the bird says. + +"You're welcome, bird," Lily and Tom say. + +They smile at the bird and the snowman. They feel warm inside. They play some more in the snow. They make snowballs and snow angels. They have fun. They like the snow. It is like powder. It is soft and white. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in Lily's room. Lily has a big blue carpet on the floor. It is soft and warm. + +One day, Lily and Tom decide to play a game. They pretend that the blue carpet is a lake. They use pillows and blankets to make a boat. They put their toys in the boat. They say, "Let's go to the other side of the lake!" + +They start to move the boat on the carpet. They make sounds like water and wind. They have fun. They see a big fish on the carpet. It is Lily's cat, Max. Max is sleeping on the carpet. He does not like to be disturbed. + +Lily and Tom do not see Max. They move the boat closer to him. Max wakes up. He is angry. He hisses and scratches at the boat. He makes a big hole in the blanket. He bites Lily's hand. He runs away. + +Lily and Tom are scared. They stop playing. They cry. Lily's hand is bleeding. The blanket is ruined. The carpet is dirty. Lily's mom hears them. She comes to the room. She is mad. She says, "What have you done? You are in big trouble!" + +Lily and Tom are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We were playing a game. We did not mean to hurt Max or the carpet or the blanket." + +Lily's mom says, "You should not play on the carpet with pillows and blankets. You should be careful of Max. He does not like loud noises. You should be gentle with him. You should not make a mess in the room. You should clean up after yourselves." + +Lily's mom takes Lily to the bathroom. She washes her hand. She puts a band-aid on it. She says, "You need to learn to be more responsible. You are not a baby anymore. You are a big girl. You need to follow the rules." + +Lily's mom tells Tom to go home. She says, "You are not welcome here anymore. You are a bad influence on Lily. You need to apologize to her and to me." + +Tom is sad. He says, "I am sorry, Lily. I am sorry, mom. I did not want to make you angry. I just wanted to have fun." + +Tom goes home. He feels lonely. He wishes he could play with Lily again. He hopes she will forgive him. He hopes her mom will change her mind. He hopes he can see Max again. He likes Max. He did not mean to scare him. + +Lily and Tom are not friends anymore. They do not play together. They do not talk to each other. They miss each other. They are unhappy. + +The end. +Tim and Anna like to play in the park. They have a ball, a bike and a kite. They run and laugh and have fun. Sometimes they seat on the bench and drink juice. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. He is black and brown and has sharp teeth. He barks and runs after the ball. Tim and Anna are scared. They drop the ball and run to the bench. They seat and hug each other. + +The dog picks up the ball and runs away. He is happy. He thinks the ball is his. Tim and Anna are sad. They want their ball back. They cry and call for help. + +A man sees them and comes to them. He is the dog's owner. He is angry and ashamed. He says, "I'm sorry, kids. My dog is naughty. He likes to chase things. He should not take your ball. Here, I have it. Are you OK?" + +Tim and Anna stop crying. They look at the man and the dog. They are still scared, but they are also kind. They say, "Thank you, mister. We are OK. We like dogs, but not when they are naughty. Can you teach your dog to be nice?" + +The man nods and smiles. He says, "Yes, I can. I will take him to a trainer. He will learn to behave. He will not bother you again. Can you forgive him?" + +Tim and Anna nod and smile. They say, "Yes, we can. We forgive him. Can we pet him?" + +The man says, "Yes, you can. He is friendly. He just needs to learn. His name is Rex. Say hello, Rex." + +The dog wags his tail and licks their hands. He is sorry. He likes Tim and Anna. They pet him and say, "Hello, Rex. You are a good dog." + +Tim and Anna take their ball and play again. They are happy. They have a new friend. The sun shines and the park is beautiful. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a race to see who is faster. Tom runs very fast. Lily runs fast too, but not as fast as Tom. Tom wins the race. He is happy. + +But then, a big dog comes to the park. The dog is angry. It barks and growls. It runs after Tom and Lily. Tom and Lily are scared. They run away from the dog. They look for a safe place to hide. + +They see a big tree. The tree has a hole in it. Tom and Lily run to the tree. They go inside the hole. The dog can't see them. The dog can't reach them. Tom and Lily are safe. They hug each other. + +Tom says, "Don't worry, Lily. I will protect you from the dog. The dog can't hurt us here. We are brave." Lily says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. You are strong. We are safe." Tom and Lily feel calm. They wait for the dog to go away. They hope their mommies and daddies will come soon. They are still friends. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big steel slide. The slide is tall and shiny. Lila and Tom like to go up and down the slide. + +One day, they meet a new boy in the park. His name is Sam. Sam is big and loud. He wants to play on the slide too. But he does not want to share. He says, "This is my slide. Go away!" + +Lila and Tom are sad and scared. They do not like Sam. They say, "No, this is our slide. We have it first. You can play with us, but you have to be nice." + +Sam does not listen. He pushes Lila and Tom off the slide. He laughs and says, "I am the king of the slide. You are too small and weak. You can not have the slide." + +Lila and Tom are angry and hurt. They do not want to play with Sam. They run to the other side of the park. They find a big steel swing. The swing is tall and fun. Lila and Tom like to swing high and low. + +They see Sam coming. He wants to play on the swing too. But he does not want to share. He says, "This is my swing. Go away!" + +Lila and Tom are brave and smart. They say, "No, this is our swing. We have it now. You can not have the swing. You are too mean and rude. You have to say sorry and be nice." + +Sam does not like that. He tries to pull Lila and Tom off the swing. But he slips and falls. He cries and says, "Ow, ow, ow. That hurts. I want my mom." + +Lila and Tom feel sorry for Sam. They say, "Are you okay? Do you need help? We can be your friends, but you have to be nice." + +Sam nods and says, "I am sorry. I was wrong. I want to be your friend. Can I play with you?" + +Lila and Tom smile and say, "Yes, you can. But you have to share. We have a big steel slide and a big steel swing. They are tall and fun. We can all play together." +Sara was a thoughtful girl who liked to help others. She wanted to be a doctor when she grew up, so she could make people feel better. She had a toy doctor kit with a stethoscope, a bandage, a syringe and a thermometer. + +One day, her little brother Tom fell off his bike and scraped his knee. He cried and ran to their mom. Sara followed him and asked, "Can I be your doctor, Tom? I can make your knee better." + +Mom smiled and said, "Sure, Sara. You can be his doctor. But be gentle and careful, okay?" + +Sara nodded and took out her doctor kit. She put the stethoscope on Tom's chest and listened to his heart. She said, "Your heart is strong and brave. You are not very sick." Then she wrapped the bandage around his knee and said, "This will stop the blood and the hurt." She pretended to give him a syringe and said, "This is medicine. It will make you heal faster." She put the thermometer in his mouth and said, "Your temperature is normal. You are not hot or cold." + +Tom stopped crying and smiled. He said, "Thank you, Sara. You are a good doctor. You made me feel better." + +Mom hugged them both and said, "I'm proud of you, Sara. You are a thoughtful sister. You made Tom happy. And you made me happy too." + +Sara felt happy and said, "I love you, Mom. I love you, Tom. I want to be a doctor for real someday." + +The moral value of the story is: Being thoughtful and helpful can make others happy and yourself happy too. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play at school. They have a big desk with many toys and books. They can draw and read and make things. + +One day, the teacher says they have to move to a new room. She says they have to carry their desk to the new room. Tom and Lily are sad. They do not want to leave their desk. They like their desk. + +They ask the teacher, "Why do we have to move? We like our desk here." + +The teacher says, "The new room is better. It has more space and light. You will like it there. Now, hurry up and carry your desk." + +Tom and Lily think the teacher is harsh. She does not care about their desk. They do not want to go to the new room. They want to stay with their desk. + +They try to carry their desk, but it is too heavy. They cannot lift it. They drop it on the floor. The desk makes a loud noise. The teacher is angry. She says, "What are you doing? You are making a mess. You have to be careful with your desk. Now, pick it up and carry it to the new room." + +Tom and Lily are scared. They do not like the teacher. They do not like the new room. They wish they could stay with their desk. They look at each other and cry. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park, but today it was very cold. The wind was harsh and made them shiver. They wore hats and coats, but they still felt cold. + +"Let's go to the big tree," Ben said. "It has a secret hole. We can hide inside and be warm." + +Lily nodded and followed Ben. They ran to the big tree and found the secret hole. It was dark and cozy. They crawled inside and hugged each other. + +"Wow, this is a great secret," Lily said. "No one can see us here. We can tell stories and jokes and have fun." + +Ben smiled and agreed. He liked the secret hole. He liked Lily. He felt warm and happy. + +They stayed in the secret hole until the sun came out. Then they went out and played some more. They had a wonderful day. They decided to keep the secret hole as their special place. They would come back whenever they wanted to. It was their secret. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their toys. They liked to share and have fun. But then a big boy came and took Lily's doll. He said, "This is mine now. You are too small to have it. Go away or I will hurt you." He was very mean and rude. + +Lily was scared and sad. She wanted her doll back. She said, "Please give it back. It is mine. You are not nice. You are a bully." Ben was angry and brave. He said, "No, you give it back. You are not rich. You are a thief. You are making a threat. We will tell the teacher." + +The big boy laughed and said, "I don't care. You can't do anything. I am bigger and stronger than you. You are weak and silly. I will keep the doll and break it." He was very cruel and selfish. + +But then a man came and saw what was happening. He was the teacher. He said, "Hey, what are you doing? Why are you taking their toy? Why are you making them cry? That is not right. You are in trouble." He was very stern and fair. + +He took the doll from the big boy and gave it back to Lily. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Are you okay? Here is your doll. You can play with it. You are very kind and sweet." Lily smiled and hugged her doll. She said, "Thank you, teacher. You are very good and helpful." Ben smiled and said, "Yes, thank you, teacher. You are very smart and strong." + +The teacher said, "You're welcome, Ben and Lily. You are very brave and polite. You did the right thing. You spoke up and defended yourselves. You are good friends." He said to the big boy, "You, come with me. You need to learn a lesson. You need to say sorry and be nice. You need to share and have fun." He took him to the office. He was very disappointed and angry. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys in the park. Sara has a new doll. It is made of plastic. Ben has a toy car. It is also made of plastic. + +One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see some other kids playing with different toys. Some have balls, some have bikes, some have puzzles. + +"Look at those babies," one of the kids says. "They still play with plastic toys. How boring!" + +Sara and Ben feel sad. They think their toys are not good enough. They feel embarrassed. + +"Hey, don't listen to them," Sara's mom says. "Your toys are fun and safe. You can play with whatever you like. Plastic toys are not bad. They are easy to clean and carry. And they can be very colorful and cute." + +"Really?" Sara asks. + +"Really," Sara's mom says. "And you know what? I have a secret. When I was a little girl, I also had a plastic doll. And I loved it very much. Do you want to see it?" + +Sara's mom takes out a plastic doll from her bag. It looks like Sara's doll, but older and smaller. + +"Wow, it's your doll!" Sara says. + +"Yes, it is. And you know what? You can have it. It's a gift for you. Now you have two plastic dolls. You can play with them together." + +Sara is very happy. She hugs her mom and the doll. She thanks her mom. + +"Can I see your doll?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, you can," Sara says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +"Yes, I do," Ben says. + +They sit on the grass and play with their plastic toys. They forget about the other kids. They have fun. They are not embarrassed anymore. They are proud of their toys. They are friends. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park with their dog, Spot. They liked to run and chase and throw the ball. Spot was very fast and smart. He could catch the ball in his mouth and bring it back. + +One day, they saw a lot of smoke coming from a house near the park. They heard people shouting and crying. Sara and Ben were scared. They wanted to help, but they did not know what to do. + +Spot saw the smoke too. He ran towards the house. He wanted to rescue the people inside. He barked and scratched at the door. He smelled something bad and hot. He did not like it. + +Sara and Ben followed Spot. They called his name. They wanted him to come back. They saw a fireman with a big hose. He was trying to put out the fire. He saw Sara and Ben and told them to stay away. + +"Go back to the park, kids. It's not safe here. Where is your dog?" he asked. + +"Spot is in there. He went to rescue the people. Please, save him!" Sara cried. + +The fireman looked at the house. He saw flames and smoke. He shook his head. He was modest and brave, but he knew he could not rescue Spot. + +"I'm sorry, kids. It's too late. Spot is gone. He was a good dog, but he should have stayed with you. Come, I'll take you to your parents. They must be worried sick." he said. + +Sara and Ben hugged each other. They sobbed and sniffed. They missed Spot. He was their best friend. They wished they could see him again. They wished they could tell him they loved him. They wished he had not gone to the house. They wished the fire had never happened. They wished they could have a happy ending. But they could not. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a lot of toys: cars, dolls, balls, and blocks. They liked to share their toys and have fun together. + +But one day, a hairy thief came to the garden. He was very sneaky and quiet. He saw the toys and wanted to take them all. He waited until Tom and Lily were not looking, and then he grabbed a car and a doll and ran away. + +Tom and Lily heard a noise and turned around. They saw the thief running with their toys. They were very angry and sad. They shouted, "Stop! Give us back our toys! You are a bad thief!" + +The thief did not stop. He ran faster and faster. He thought he was very clever and lucky. But he did not see the big hole in the ground. He tripped and fell into the hole. He dropped the toys and hurt himself. + +Tom and Lily ran to the hole. They saw the thief and their toys. They were very happy and relieved. They took their toys and said, "Ha ha! You are a silly thief! You should not take things that are not yours!" + +The thief felt very sorry and ashamed. He said, "I am sorry. I was wrong. Please forgive me. I will not take things again." + +Tom and Lily were kind and generous. They said, "We forgive you. But you have to promise to be good and share with others." + +The thief nodded and said, "I promise. Thank you for being nice to me." + +Tom and Lily helped the thief out of the hole. They gave him a ball and said, "Here, you can play with this. But you have to ask first, OK?" + +The thief smiled and said, "OK. Thank you. You are good friends." + +They all played together and had fun. They learned a lesson: it is better to give than to take, and it is better to be friends than enemies. +Tommy likes to play with his water gun. He fills it with water and runs around the yard, spraying everything he sees. He sprays the flowers, the grass, the fence, and the dog. The dog barks and chases him, but Tommy thinks it is fun. + +One day, Tommy sees his big sister, Lily, sitting on the porch. She is reading a book and does not look at him. Tommy thinks she is bored. He wants to make her happy. He runs up to her and sprays her with his water gun. + +Lily is not happy. She is upset. She yells at Tommy and pushes him away. She says he ruined her book and her clothes. She says he is a bad boy and he should go away. She points to her shoulder, where the water is dripping. + +Tommy is sad. He did not mean to make Lily upset. He wanted to make her laugh. He says he is sorry and he loves her. He tries to hug her, but she turns away. + +Tommy does not know what to do. He feels like crying. He drops his water gun and runs to his mom. He tells her what happened and asks her to help him. He hopes Lily will forgive him and play with him again. +Sam and Lily were playing in the park. They had a big red ball and a small blue car. They liked to roll the ball and push the car on the grass. They were having fun. + +But then, a big boy came. He had a mean face and a loud voice. He wanted to play with the ball and the car. He grabbed them from Sam and Lily and ran away. Sam and Lily were sad and angry. + +"Hey, give them back!" Sam shouted. + +"No, they are mine now!" the big boy said. + +Sam and Lily ran after him. They wanted their toys back. They saw him sitting on a bench. He had a sandwich in his hand. He was eating it. + +"Please, give us our toys back. We were playing with them first," Lily said. + +The big boy laughed. He threw the sandwich at Lily. It hit her in the face. She cried. + +Sam was very mad. He remembered what his dad told him. His dad said that he was powerful. He said that he could do anything if he tried hard. He said that he should stand up for himself and his sister. + +Sam felt powerful. He ran to the big boy. He pushed him off the bench. He took the ball and the car. He gave them to Lily. He wiped the sandwich off her face. He hugged her. + +The big boy was scared. He ran away. He did not want to mess with Sam and Lily again. + +Sam and Lily smiled. They were happy. They had their toys back. They went back to the grass. They played with the ball and the car. They were powerful. +Lily and Tom were playing in the yard. They saw a big box near the fence. It had a sticker that said "mail". They were curious. + +"Let's open it!" Tom said. + +"Maybe it's a present!" Lily said. + +They ran to the box and lifted the lid. Inside, they saw a lot of things wrapped in paper. They tore the paper and looked at the things. + +One thing was a fork. It was shiny and had four points. Lily liked it. + +"Look, a fork! I can use it to eat cake!" Lily said. + +Another thing was a doll. It had long hair and a dress. Tom liked it. + +"Look, a doll! I can play with it and make it talk!" Tom said. + +But the last thing was ugly. It was a mask. It had a big nose, a hairy chin, and scary teeth. Lily and Tom did not like it. + +"Look, a mask! It is ugly and scary!" Lily said. + +"Yuck, I don't want it!" Tom said. + +They threw the mask away and played with the fork and the doll. They did not know that the mask was a joke from their uncle, who had mailed the box to them. He wanted to make them laugh, but he did not know that they were too young to understand. He was waiting for their phone call, but it never came. He was sad. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big jar of cookies on the table. They loved cookies. They wanted to eat some. + +"Let's get some cookies," Tom said. "Mom is not here. She will not see us." + +"OK," Lily said. "But we have to be quiet. And we have to put the jar back." + +They climbed on a chair and reached for the jar. But the jar was too heavy. It slipped from their hands and fell on the floor. It broke into pieces. Cookies and glass were everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Tom said. They were scared. They heard Mom coming. + +"What was that noise?" Mom asked. She opened the door and saw the mess. She was angry. + +"Lily! Tom! What did you do?" Mom shouted. + +Lily and Tom panicked. They did not know what to say. They looked at each other and then at Mom. + +"We are sorry, Mom," they said. "We just wanted some cookies. They looked so lovely. Please don't be mad at us." + +Mom sighed. She was not happy, but she loved her children. She knew they made a mistake. + +"It's OK, my loves," she said. "But you have to be careful. You could have hurt yourselves. And you have to ask me before you take anything. Cookies are not good for you all the time. Now help me clean up this mess. And then we can have some fruit instead." +Sam and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, dolls, balls, and books. They also have a scale. A scale is a thing that tells you how heavy something is. + +One day, Sam and Lily decide to play with the scale. They take turns to stand on it and see the numbers change. Sam is heavier than Lily. He says, "I am big and strong. You are small and weak." Lily is sad. She does not like what Sam says. + +Lily thinks of a way to change the numbers. She finds a pillow and puts it under her shirt. She stands on the scale again. The numbers are bigger. She says, "Look, Sam, I am heavier than you. You are small and weak." Sam is surprised. He does not understand how Lily changed. + +Sam tries to find out what Lily did. He pulls her shirt and sees the pillow. He says, "You cheated! That is not fair. You are not heavier than me. You are silly and playful." Lily laughs. She says, "I was just joking. I am not silly and playful. I am smart and funny." + +Sam and Lily hug each other. They are not sad or angry anymore. They are happy and playful. They put the pillow and the scale away. They play with their other toys. They have fun. They are twins. They love each other. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a lot of toys: dolls, cars, blocks, books, and more. They like to make noise and pretend they are in different places. + +"Look, I have a cute pink doll. She is mine. I love her," Anna says, holding her doll. + +"I have a fast blue car. It is mine. I can drive it anywhere," Ben says, zooming his car on the floor. + +They play for a long time, until their mom comes in. She looks at the mess they have made. She is not happy. + +"Anna and Ben, it is time to clean up. You have too many toys on the floor. Put them back in the box, please," she says. + +"But mom, we are having fun. We don't want to clean up," Anna and Ben say. + +"Cleaning up is also fun. You can make a game out of it. How about this: whoever puts the most toys in the box gets a sticker. Do you want a sticker?" mom says. + +Anna and Ben think about it. They like stickers. They nod their heads. + +"Okay, mom. We will clean up. But can we keep one toy each?" they ask. + +"Sure, you can keep one toy each. But only one. The rest have to go in the box. Ready, set, go!" mom says. + +Anna and Ben start to pick up their toys. They try to be fast and careful. They count how many toys they have. They put them in the box. They look for their favorite toy to keep. + +Anna chooses her cute pink doll. Ben chooses his fast blue car. They show them to mom. + +"Look, mom. We cleaned up. We have one toy each. Can we have a sticker now?" they say. + +Mom smiles. She is proud of them. She gives them each a sticker. She hugs them and kisses them. + +"Good job, Anna and Ben. You did very well. I like your toys. They are cute and fast. But I like you more. You are my sweet and smart children. I love you," she says. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved candy. They always wanted more candy, but their mom said no. She said candy was bad for their teeth and they had to eat healthy food first. + +One day, they saw a big jar of candy on the kitchen table. It was for their dad's birthday party. Lily and Ben looked at each other and smiled. They decided to sneak some candy when mom was busy. + +They waited until mom went to the phone. Then they ran to the table and grabbed some candy. They stuffed it in their pockets and mouths. They felt very happy and sneaky. + +But mom saw them. She was angry. She said, "Lily and Ben, what are you doing? You know you can't have candy before dinner. And you can't take dad's candy. That's very rude and selfish. You have to improve your manners and listen to me." + +Lily and Ben felt very sorry and ashamed. They spit out the candy and said, "We're sorry, mom. We won't do it again. We love you and dad. Can we still go to the party?" + +Mom sighed and hugged them. She said, "I love you too, but you have to learn to be good. You can go to the party, but you have to eat your dinner first. And you have to share the candy with the other kids. OK?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "OK, mom. Thank you. We will improve and be good." They went to wash their hands and faces. They hoped dad would not be mad at them. They hoped there would be enough candy for everyone. +Ben liked to pick things. He picked flowers, rocks, bugs, and sometimes even his nose. He also liked to pick things that did not belong to him, like his sister's toys, his mom's keys, and his dad's tools. He thought he was very clever and no one would notice. + +One day, he saw a big truck parked outside his house. It was shiny and loud and had many buttons and levers. Ben wanted to pick something from the truck. He sneaked out of his room and ran to the truck. He saw a mechanic working on the engine. He did not see Ben. + +Ben climbed into the truck and looked around. He saw a red button that said "horn". He thought it would be fun to press it. He picked the button and pushed it hard. The truck made a loud noise that scared the mechanic and made him drop his wrench. The mechanic looked up and saw Ben in the truck. He was angry and shouted at Ben. + +Ben was scared and sorry. He did not mean to make the mechanic mad. He tried to get out of the truck, but he did not know how. He picked another button that said "start". He pushed it and the truck started to move. Ben did not know how to stop it. He was in trouble. + +The truck rolled down the street and hit a trash can, a mailbox, and a fence. Ben cried and screamed for help. The mechanic ran after the truck and tried to catch it. He was worried and scared. He hoped Ben would not get hurt. + +The truck finally stopped when it hit a tree. Ben was shaken but not hurt. He was very lucky. The mechanic reached the truck and opened the door. He took Ben out and hugged him. He was glad Ben was safe. He was also very mad at Ben. He told Ben he was foolish and naughty. He said Ben could have caused a lot of damage and hurt himself or others. He said Ben should never pick things that did not belong to him or touch things he did not understand. + +Ben felt ashamed and sorry. He said he was sorry to the mechanic and to his dad, who came running to see what happened. He said he would never pick things again. He learned his lesson. He hoped the mechanic and his dad would forgive him. He hoped the truck was not broken. He hoped the tree was okay. He hoped he would not have a bad dream. He hoped he would be a good boy. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But they did not like to clean up their toys. They left them on the grass, on the bench and on the sand. They did not care about the waste they made. + +"Let's go home, Ben," Anna said. "It's getting dark and cold." + +"OK, Anna," Ben said. "But can we leave our toys here? We can get them tomorrow." + +Anna nodded. She did not want to carry her toys. They were too heavy and tight in her bag. She and Ben ran to their bikes and rode away. + +They did not see the man who was watching them. He had a big bag and a mean face. He did not like children who were messy and rude. He waited until they were gone. Then he walked to their toys. He picked them up and put them in his bag. He smiled. He liked to take things that were not his. He did not care about the waste he made. + +The next day, Anna and Ben came back to the park. They looked for their toys. But they could not find them. They only saw the grass, the bench and the sand. They felt sad and angry. + +"Where are our toys, Anna?" Ben asked. "Who took them?" + +"I don't know, Ben," Anna said. "Maybe someone else wanted to play with them." + +"Or maybe someone wanted to teach us a lesson," Ben said. "Maybe we should not leave our toys here. Maybe we should clean up our waste." + +Anna nodded. She agreed with Ben. She wished they had taken their toys home. She wished they had been more careful and kind. She and Ben learned a hard lesson. They decided to never leave their toys in the park again. They decided to never make waste again. They decided to remain good children. +Once upon a time, there was a big forest with lots of trees. In the forest, there were many animals like rabbits, squirrels, and birds. The trees were very tall and made of lumber. The animals liked to play and hide behind the trees. + +One day, a kind lady came to the forest with a basket of tasty fruits. She shared the fruits with the animals, which include the rabbits, squirrels, and birds. They were very happy and thanked the lady. + +After that, the lady left the forest and the animals continued to play and have fun. They liked the lumber trees because they were strong and good for climbing. The animals were grateful for the tasty fruits and enjoyed their day in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Benny. Benny lived in a country with lots of trees and flowers. One day, Benny was playing with his friend, a little bird named Billy. + +Suddenly, Billy said, "Benny, it's getting hot! I feel like I'm going to melt!" Benny looked up at the sun and saw that it was very hot. "Oh no!" said Benny. "We need to find some shade to cool down." + +They looked around and saw a big tree with lots of leaves. They ran over to the tree and sat down in the shade. "Phew, that's better," said Billy. "I don't want to melt!" + +Benny smiled and said, "Me neither! I like living in this country, but it can get really hot sometimes." They sat in the shade and talked about their favorite things to do until it was cooler outside. +Once upon a time, there was a cop named Tim. He was a big man with a shiny badge. He liked to walk around and make sure everyone was safe. One day, Tim went to a peaceful park. There were kids playing and birds chirping. Tim wanted to measure how big the park was, so he took out a tape measure. He walked around and measured the park. It was a big park! After he was done, Tim felt happy that he could help keep the park safe for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to play hockey. He had a little hockey stick and a little puck. One day, he went outside to play hockey with his friends. But, he fell down and got a little cut on his knee. His mom came outside and wiped his knee with a little bandage. Then, he was ready to play hockey again! They played until the sun went down and it was time to go inside. The little boy was happy because he had so much fun playing his favorite game. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he was always losing pieces of them. One day, he lost a piece of his favorite toy truck. + +Timmy's mom came into his room and asked, "Timmy, where is the piece of your truck?" Timmy replied, "I don't know, Mommy. It just disappeared." + +His mom looked around and found the piece on the floor. She picked it up and said, "Timmy, this piece is disgusting. It's covered in dirt and dust." Timmy said, "Ew, yucky! Can you pull it off, Mommy?" His mom pulled off the dirty piece and Timmy's truck was good as new again. Timmy was so happy and thanked his mom for helping him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake pies with her mommy. One day, they made a lovely apple pie together. Lily wanted to eat the pie right away, but her mommy warned her that it was too hot. + +Lily waited patiently for the pie to cool down. When it was finally ready, they cut a big slice for Lily to eat. It was so yummy! Lily ate the whole slice and asked for more. Her mommy told her that they could make another pie tomorrow. + +From that day on, Lily and her mommy made pies together every week. They made all kinds of pies like blueberry, cherry, and pumpkin. Lily loved spending time with her mommy and baking pies. It was their special activity that they did together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she went to the park with her mom. They saw a lot of different things, like trees and flowers and birds. + +Lily's mom said, "Look at that big dog over there! Isn't he healthy and strong?" Lily wondered if she could pet the dog, but her mom said they should ask the owner first. + +They walked over to the owner and Lily said, "Hi! Can I pet your dog?" The owner said yes and Lily was very happy. She petted the dog and felt how soft his fur was. + +After a while, Lily and her mom went home. Lily told her dad all about the things she saw and how she got to pet a big, healthy dog. It was a fun day at the park! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a big envelope on the ground. It was very important because it had a stamp on it. + +Lily picked up the envelope and looked at it. She wondered who it belonged to. Then, she opened it and found a yummy lollipop inside. She took a bite and tasted the sweet flavor. + +Suddenly, she heard someone calling her name. It was her mom. Lily ran back home with the envelope and the lollipop in her hand. She showed her mom the important envelope and shared the tasty treat with her. They both enjoyed the delicious taste of the lollipop together. +Once upon a time, a big and strong lion wanted to eat all the animals in the jungle. The lion made a law that said all the animals had to come to him and be his dinner. But a little mouse had a plan to stop the lion. The mouse said, "If we all work together, we can succeed and be safe from the lion." + +All the animals agreed and made a plan to scare the lion away. But the lion was too strong and he did not care about their plan. He broke the law and ate all the animals. The mouse was the only one left and he was sad. He wished they had succeeded in their plan to stop the lion. + +From that day on, the mouse always remembered the law the lion made and how they failed to stop him. The little mouse knew that even though they were small, they could have succeeded if they worked together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and jump in puddles. One day, she saw a weird man walking towards her. He had a big bag with him. + +"Hello little girl," said the man. "Would you like to see something cool?" + +Lily was curious and said yes. The man took out a big piece of paper and some paint. He asked Lily to put her hand on the paper and make a print. Lily did as she was told and made a pretty print. + +Then, the man took out a bucket of water and splashed it on the paper. The print disappeared! Lily was sad and confused. + +"Don't worry," said the man. "I'll show you how to make a print that won't disappear." + +But just then, Lily's mom came running over. She had been looking for Lily and was worried. The weird man quickly packed up his things and ran away. Lily's mom hugged her tightly and they went home. + +From that day on, Lily knew to be careful of strangers and to always stay close to her mom. She also learned that sometimes things that seem cool can be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to drink juice from her purple glass every day. One day, her glass fell down and broke into many pieces. Lily was sad because she loved her purple glass very much. + +Lily's mom tried to fix the glass, but it was too broken. Lily missed her glass so much that she cried. Her mom hugged her and said they would get a new purple glass for her. Lily smiled and felt happy again. + +The next day, Lily and her mom went to the store and bought a new purple glass. Lily was so happy and hugged her new glass tightly. She knew she wouldn't miss her old glass anymore because she had a new one to love. +One day, a little birdie named Blue was flying in the sky. Blue saw a shiny ashtray on the ground and wanted to play with it. Blue flew down and landed on the ashtray. Suddenly, the ashtray moved and Blue fell inside! + +"Help me! Help me!" Blue cried. + +A kind rabbit named Brown heard Blue's cry and came over. + +"What happened, little birdie?" asked Brown. + +"I fell inside the ashtray," said Blue. "Can you help me get out?" + +Brown thought for a moment and said, "I know! I'll dive in and get you out." + +Brown dove into the ashtray and grabbed Blue. They both flew out together. + +"Thank you, Brown!" said Blue. + +"You're welcome," said Brown with a light smile. "Just be careful next time." +Once upon a time, there was a sailor named Jack. Jack loved to sail his boat on the big blue sea. One day, Jack sailed his boat to a very cold place. He saw a little girl named Lily who was shivering in the cold. Jack asked her, "Why are you so cold?" Lily replied, "I don't know." Jack explained, "You need a warm coat to keep you warm." + +Lily said, "I don't have a warm coat." Jack felt sad for Lily and said, "I have an extra coat. You can have it." Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, Sailor Jack!" Jack smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. Stay warm!" And with that, Jack sailed away, feeling happy that he could help someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very hungry and wanted to eat a carrot. He went to the garden to find one but couldn't find any. + +Suddenly, he saw a big carrot pass by. Benny started to follow it, but it was too fast for him. So, he decided to ask his friend, the mouse, for help. + +The mouse told Benny to squeeze through a small hole in the fence. Benny did as he was told and found himself in a big field full of carrots. He picked one and was very happy. From that day on, Benny and the mouse always helped each other when they were hungry. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird was very happy because it was winter time. The bird loved winter because it was so lovely. The bird would fly around and play in the snow. + +One day, the bird saw a friend who was sad. The friend said they didn't like winter because it was too cold. The bird said, "Winter is lovely! Let's fly and play together!" So, the bird and the friend flew around and played in the snow. + +After that, the friend felt happy too. They realized that winter could be fun and lovely if you have a friend to fly and play with. From then on, the bird and the friend had lots of fun together in the winter. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the library with her mommy. They went to find some books to read at home. Lily loved books with pictures of animals in them. + +While they were looking for books, Lily's mommy got a phone call. She looked upset and told Lily they had to leave. Lily didn't want to leave yet, she wanted to read more books. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Can we nap in the library?" Her mommy said no, they couldn't nap there. They had to go home. Lily was sad because she didn't get to read all of the animal books she wanted. + +On the way home, Lily fell asleep in the car. When they got home, her mommy carried her to bed and let her nap. When Lily woke up, her mommy read her all of the animal books they got from the library. Lily was happy again. +Once upon a time, a farmer had a big red barn. He liked to keep his animals safe and happy inside it. One day, a naughty fox came and tried to sneak into the barn to eat the animals. The farmer saw the fox and was very angry. He chased the fox away and locked the barn door. + +Later that day, the farmer decided to cook a yummy dinner for his family. He went to the barn to get some fresh eggs, but he found out that the naughty fox had already eaten all of them! The farmer was sad and worried because he didn't have any eggs for his dinner. + +Suddenly, a polite chicken came to the farmer and said, "I can give you some eggs for your dinner." The farmer was very happy and thanked the polite chicken. He cooked a delicious dinner and everyone enjoyed it. From that day on, the farmer made sure to keep the barn door locked so the naughty fox couldn't come back and steal any more eggs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved pasta so much, she ate it every day. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a new friend and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. What's your name?" Her new friend said, "My name is Sarah. I recognize you from school!" Lily was so happy to have a new friend. + +As they played together, Sarah showed Lily how to play a new game. Lily was so enthusiastic and loved playing with her new friend. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "Thank you for playing with me. I had so much fun!" Sarah said, "Me too! We should play again soon." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be friendly and make new friends. You never know what fun things you might learn or discover when you meet new people. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy dog. He liked to sleep all day long. One day, his friend, a kind monkey, came to visit him. The monkey brought some grapes to share with the dog. The dog was happy to see his friend and offered him a cozy spot to rest. They enjoyed the tasty grapes together and had a fun time playing. The dog realized that being with his friend was much better than being lazy all day. From that day on, he decided to be more active and spend time with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she found a bean on the ground. She picked it up and held it in her hand. The bean was small and brown. + +Lily felt restless and didn't know what to do with the bean. She decided to step on it to see what would happen. But when she stepped on it, the bean didn't break. Instead, it started to grow bigger and bigger! Soon, it was as big as Lily herself. + +Lily climbed up the beanstalk and found herself in a magical land. She had many adventures there, but eventually she became tired and wanted to go home. She climbed back down the beanstalk and went to bed, happy and tired from her exciting day. +Once upon a time, there was a big white bunny. He was very huge and loved to hop around. One day, he saw a carrot and started to eat it. But then, he heard a noise and decided to pause and listen. It was his friend, a little bird. The bunny and the bird played together and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One morning, Lily woke up early and felt very cold. She asked her mommy, "Can I wear my warm jacket, please?" Her mommy replied, "Sure, Lily. But we have to hurry up and get ready for school." + +Lily tried to put on her jacket, but it was too big for her. She said, "Mommy, I can't do it. Can you help me?" Her mommy said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I have to go to work now. You have to try it yourself." + +Lily tried and tried, but she couldn't put on the jacket. She felt sad and cried. She missed her school bus and had to stay home alone. Later that day, she got sick because it was too cold. She learned that it's important to ask for help when she needs it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a loose tooth that wiggled when she ate her favorite foods. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. While she was playing, she saw a nosy squirrel who wanted to steal her snack. She tried to shoo the squirrel away, but it wouldn't leave her alone. + +Lily got frustrated and decided to go home. When she got home, she requested her mom's help to remove her loose tooth. Her mom tried to help, but accidentally pulled too hard and made Lily cry. Sadly, Lily lost her tooth sooner than she wanted to and didn't get to show it off to her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch videos on her mommy's phone. One day, she saw a video of a red panda. It was so cute! Lily wanted to hug the panda. + +She asked her mommy if they could go to the zoo to see the red panda. Her mommy said yes, so they went to the zoo. When they got there, they saw the red panda. It was sleeping on a tree. But Lily didn't want to wake it up. She just wanted to hug it. + +So, her mommy bought her a stuffed red panda. Lily hugged it tight and said, "I love you, red panda!" She was so happy that she got to hug a red panda, even if it was just a stuffed one. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby rabbit who had a goal to eat all the carrots in the garden. One day, he saw a big carrot and rushed to eat it. But he didn't see a hole in the ground and fell in. + +The rabbit tried to get out, but he couldn't. He was stuck in the hole and couldn't move. He felt sad and scared. He wished he had been more careful. + +The moral of the story is that we should always be careful and not rush to do things. We should think before we act, so we don't get into trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to explore. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and daddy. They walked and walked until they came to a big cliff. Lily was so excited to touch the rocks and feel the wind blowing through her hair. + +As they walked closer to the cliff, Lily saw something strange. It was a fake bird sitting on a branch. "Look, mommy! A bird!" she said. "That's not a real bird, Lily," her mommy said. "It's just a fake one." + +Lily was sad that the bird wasn't real, but she still wanted to touch it. As they walked away from the cliff, they heard a loud rumbling noise. Suddenly, rocks started falling from the cliff! Lily's mommy and daddy grabbed her and ran away as fast as they could. They were safe, but Lily was sad that she didn't get to touch the rocks on the cliff. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy was very shy and always hid when he saw other animals. One day, Timmy was walking in the forest when he saw a big cheese on the left side of the path. He was very hungry and wanted to eat the cheese, but he was too shy to go get it.