diff --git "a/TinyStories_356.txt" "b/TinyStories_356.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_356.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +He twirled and spun around faster and faster, so happy in his new clothes. He felt like he could soar forever and never come down. + +But eventually the little bird got tired and had to come back down to the ground. He folded his bathrobe neatly, before flying back to his nest, happy to have tried something new. +The clumsy painter had a big bucket full of bright colors. He wanted to paint a beautiful picture, so he grabbed his brush and started to work. Suddenly he tripped, and all his colors spilled out! He sighed and started to clean up the mess. + +He grabbed all the colors, but one was missing. He searched everywhere, but he couldn't find it. He was so sad, but then he had an idea. He grabbed some mud from the ground and mixed it with the other colors. He made a new color and then the painter smiled. + +He grabbed his brush and started to paint again. He created a wonderful picture that made everyone smile. The clumsy painter was very proud of his work. He had made something beautiful, even though he had a little bit of painters trouble. +The station was big and busy. People went in and out, carrying bags and rushing around. Jane felt small and excited. + +Suddenly, her mother said they were going to remain. Jane wasn't sure what that meant but she stayed close by her mother. + +They stood near one of the walls and watched people walking by. Jane didn't understand why they were remaining until her mother said they were waiting for her father. + +Jane was very grateful and looked around as they waited. She saw an old man sitting in a chair with a newspaper and a small boy holding his mother's hand. + +At last, Jane saw her father coming in from outside. She gave a big smile and ran to give him a hug. + +The family remained in the station for a few more minutes before they left, happy to be together. Jane was especially grateful for the time she had spent with her family at the station. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very brave for a 3 year old. One day, Lucy went to the park with her mom. + +At the park there were lots of birds and animals. Lucy's mom said, "Let's go and explore!" So Lucy and her mom decided to go on a walk around the park. + +As they were walking, they saw a duck in the lake. The duck had a big pointy beak. Lucy was a bit scared. But her mom said, "It's okay, the duck won't bite you." + +Suddenly, the duck started quacking. "Quack! Quack!" it said. Lucy's mom said, "Let's give the duck a tip! Let's throw some bread in the water for him to eat." So Lucy and her mom took some bread from their picnic and threw it into the lake for the duck to eat. + +The duck was very happy. Lucy smiled and felt glad that she could help the duck. She wasn't scared anymore. The duck happily ate the bread and disappeared into the lake. + +Lucy and her mom enjoyed their walk in the park. They had a lot of fun! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved her pink brush. Every day she would spend time buying it and cleaning it all over. + +One day she went to the market and she saw a different brush. It was blue and shiny, just like the one she had at home. The little girl couldn't help but stare at it in amazement. + +She wanted the brush so much, so she asked her mum if they could buy it. Her mum said yes and they both went to buy it. + +The little girl was thrilled! She couldn't stop looking and touching the brush. She loved it so much. + +Every morning from then on she would use the blue brush to brush her hair, then the pink brush for a bit of fun. + +She had two different brushes to play with and she never got bored, always making up new games for them to play together. +Once there was a little boy called Nick. He was three years old. +Nick wanted to go outside, but it was raining. He was sad and he started to cry. His mum saw him, so she comforted him with a gentle hug. + +Nick's dad had an idea. He took Nick for a drive in the car. All around them were the sounds of horns. Nick's dad told him it was his own special music and it made Nick smile. The sun came out and Nick noticed how mild the air was. + +Suddenly they heard a sound like a big horn. It came from the sky. Nick looked out of the window. He saw a rainbow and smiled. He was no longer sad so he stopped crying. Nick and his dad enjoyed the beautiful rainbow until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time there was a big, heavy fire. It was very hot and the smoke was everywhere. + +A small boy with a big bucket called out, "Please help me put out the fire". The people near by could hear his kind request. + +The villagers ran over quickly to help the little boy. One person brought a big bucket of water, another person grabbed a shovel, and a third person brought an axe. + +They worked together to put out the fire. The little boy used the water to douse the flames. The others worked together to break up the burning logs and dig a trench around the fire. + +Finally, the fire was put out. Everyone stood back and clapped their hands at the job well done. The little boy was very happy that his request for help had been answered. +Once there was a weak ghost. He was so weak he couldn't even float. He felt so sad because he wanted to fly. + +One day he found a magical paintbrush and a jar of paint. He decided to use the paintbrush to fill the sky with beautiful colors. He had so much fun painting! + +When he finished, he felt as if he had been filled with a new power. He jumped in the air and felt his ghostly wings fill with air. He was so happy to be able to fly! + +The ghost zipped around the sky and filled it with happy color as he went. He soared higher and higher, feeling stronger and stronger as he flew. + +He flew around until he saw a bright rainbow up in the sky. He followed it and found a beautiful castle filled with happy ghosts. He had found his new home! +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to pretend. One day the girl saw a big, beautiful kite in the sky. She smiled and decided she wanted to pretend to fly like the kite. + +So she ran outside and found a wide open space. The girl looked around and then she started to pretend. She pretended that she had wings and spread them wide. + +The girl hopped and twirled and spun around. She pretended to be a kite as she flew in the deep blue sky. She imagined the cool wind against her wings and had so much fun. + +At the end of the day, the girl smiled and said, "That was so much fun pretending to fly like a kite!" +Once upon a time there was a brave mule. Every day he would try to climb the highest hill. But it was so steep that he struggled to get very far! He tried and tried but he just couldn't make it to the top. + +So he asked an old woman to help him. She told him to be careful and take it slow. He nodded and tried again. This time, he was determined. He started walking up the hill very carefully, taking small steps. He stayed focused, keep his eyes on the top. + +After a few hours, he finally made it! He was so proud of himself, he jumped and whinnied with joy. Everyone cheered for him. The old woman smiled, for she was very proud too. Now the mule knew he could use his determination and courage to try anything he wanted. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Sammy and Jack. They were always deep in talk about their biggest adventures. + +One day, Sammy and Jack heard a wise voice that came from inside a deep chamber. It said, "Come into the chamber and speak with me". Sammy and Jack were a bit scared, but very curious, so they stepped into the chamber. + +When they entered, they saw a wise old lady. She was very kind and told them stories of her own adventurous life. Everyone was so captivated by her stories that they spoke and spoke until late at night. + +The wise old lady smiled and said, "You two are such brave adventurers. I'm sure you will have many more stories to tell with each passing day". + +Sammy and Jack said their goodbyes and left the chamber full of memories and wisdom. They both learnt a very valuable lesson that day - to never be scared of exploring new things and to speak up when they had something meaningful to share. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She was 3 years old and loved to clap. On a sunny day, Jane decided to have a special clapping competition. She invited all of her friends over to join in the fun. + +Everyone started to clap together. Jane smiled as she watched them. It sounded like thunder in the room. Soon it was time to count the score. Jane and her friends were so surprised when they realized that everyone was tied! + +They decided to do one more clap. Everyone closed their eyes and clapped as loud as they could. When they opened their eyes, they noticed that Jane was the winner! She had the loudest claps of all. + +Everyone was so excited. They cheered and clapped even louder. The room was a bit messy, but they all had a lot of fun. Jane was very proud of her victory and she couldn't stop smiling. +Sam had a big day today. He woke up early and put on his clean clothes. He said goodbye to his mom and jogged to school. He loved running and felt happy when he was jogging. + +When he arrived at school, he sat down and some of his friends gave him a piece of gum. He chewed it happily until it was all gone. Sam smiled as he crumpled the wrapper in his pocket. + +At lunchtime, Sam jogged outside with his friends. They played tag and ran around the school yard. After a while, they all sat down and talked. + +Sam was tired so he decided to jog back home. He thanked his friends and waved goodbye. At home, he washed his face and hands. He was happy he was so clean and ready for dinner. + +That night, Sam went to bed feeling happy. He had a big day, and was content to drift off to sleep. +Once there was a 3 year old. His name was Jack. He was learning a lot of things every day. He loved to learn and was curious about the world. + +One day he wanted to learn how to mine. He asked his mom what it was and she told him it was a way to get some of the earth's special treasures. He asked if it was expensive and she said it could be if he wanted to do it outside. + +But Jack had a better idea. He asked his dad if he could go to the park and look for treasures. His dad said yes and Jack headed off with his bucket and shovel. He soon learned how to dig and started to find some special things. He saw lots of stones, shells, and rocks. + +But his favorite treasures were the expensive diamonds he found. He was so excited to show his dad and mom all the special things he found. When his mom saw the diamond, she said it was the most special of all his find. Jack was very proud of himself. He learned lots and had so much fun mining at the park. +Once there was an old man who wanted to go outside and play. But he couldn't find his hat, so he looked everywhere in his house. He looked on the walls, he looked under the armchair, and even he looked under the carpet. + +Then he saw something shiny underneath it. It was his old hat! But he couldn't reach it, so he tried to climb the carpet. He stepped on it, but it was too slippery. + +Then he had an idea. He got a tall chair from the kitchen and climbed on it. He stretched his arm and could just reach his hat! He smiled with happiness and put it on his head. + +Now that he found his old hat, he can finally go outside and play! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was so creative and loved to organize things. + +One day, Sarah had a great idea! She wanted to make a game. She got some toy blocks and started to make a square. She put different colored blocks together to make the square. + +Once the square was finished, she saw that it was so pretty. She then decided to organize the blocks by color. She put the red blocks in one corner, the blue ones in another corner, the yellow ones in another corner and the green ones in the last corner. + +Sarah was so proud of what she made. She also enjoyed organizing the blocks and making the little square. It was so much fun to make something with her own two hands. The end. +One day, Mommy and Daddy did something special. They took out a box of jewelry. It was full of shiny, colorful things. + +Mommy said it was her jewelry. She put some of it on to look even prettier. Daddy said it was normal for Mommy to do this. + +After that, it was time for a game. Mommy and Daddy put the jewelry up high in the kitchen. And then they told their little girl it was time to do a treasure hunt! + +The little girl smiled and ran around the kitchen looking for the jewelry. She found the jewelry in the corners of the cupboards and under the table. + +When she finished the game, Mommy and Daddy said how proud they were of her. They said she did a great job finding the jewelry. They both love her very much. + +And so the little girl went to bed with a smile on her face, feeling very proud of doing something normal. +Once upon a time, there was a piano. It was very big and shiny. One day, a girl named Gina was glad to see it. She wanted to learn how to play it. + +Gina sat at the piano and was given a book of music. She opened the cover and began to learn how to place her fingers on the keys. + +Gina practice every day on the piano. She folded her hands like a turtle. Then she began to press the keys to make music. + +Gina kept practicing and soon she was able to play a song on the piano. She was so glad she could finally play with the piano. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brown basket. Inside the basket was a special surprise. But first, the brown basket had to go on an adventure. + +The brown basket began its journey down a long road. The basket whirled and swayed, over mountains and rivers until it came to the end of the road. At the end of the road, there was a wonderful surprise! + +The basket opened to reveal a big, brown teddy bear. It was the most special teddy bear the basket had ever seen. The brown basket was very happy! + +The teddy bear and the brown basket wanted to stay together forever. So they did! The teddy bear and the brown basket stayed together, until the end. +John was a small boy who liked to admire everything he saw. He loved to go out for walks to the park and admire the trees of different colors. When he was indoors, he admired his nursery room, especially the fancy print on the wall. + +One day, his mom got him a new print. This time it was an elephant with colorful dots, and it looked very fancy. John was excited to hang it up in his room - he could hardly wait. He raised the frame up, and admired the elephant for a long time. + +He clapped his hands as he watched the elephant stand tall and proudly. He was so happy with his new, fancy print. He admired it from morning to night and it always put a smile on his face. + +John was very fond of his elephant and he showed it off to all his friends. They would admire it too and think it was so special. It was an amazing thing to look at, and it brought a lot of joy to John's life. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty lady named Lily. She wore a delicate skirt that was pink and flowery. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a little girl named Emily who was also wearing a pretty skirt. Lily wanted to say hello, so she went over to introduce herself. Emily was shy at first, but then she smiled and said hello back. They became friends and played together all day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends, but one day she wanted to go to the park all by herself. Her mommy said it was okay, but she had to be careful of the traffic. Lily promised to look both ways before crossing the street. + +As she walked to the park, she saw a big truck coming. The truck was too loud and Lily was too scared to cross the street. She waited and waited, but the truck didn't go away. Finally, a nice lady came and helped her cross the street. Lily was happy to be safe, but she was embarrassed that she couldn't cross the street by herself. + +When she got to the park, she saw her friends playing on the swings. They asked her to play, but Lily disagreed. She wanted to go on the slide instead. Her friends said okay and they all played together. Lily was happy that she made a good choice and had fun with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy was very restless and always wanted to play. He would run around and jump up and down, but he never wanted to rest. + +One day, Timmy's mother took him to the park to play. Timmy was so excited to go to the park that he couldn't sit still in the car. "Are we there yet?" he asked his mother. "Not yet, Timmy. We will arrive soon," his mother replied. + +When they arrived at the park, Timmy saw a group of older children playing together. He wanted to join them, but he was too shy. One of the older children noticed Timmy and asked him if he wanted to play. Timmy was so happy and he quickly joined in. + +As they played together, Timmy noticed that the older children were very kind and helpful. They showed him how to play different games and included him in their activities. Timmy realized that even though he was younger, he could still have fun with the older children. + +The moral of the story is that age doesn't matter when it comes to having fun and making friends. We should always be kind and inclusive to others, no matter their age or background. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Floppy. Floppy was a kind and thoughtful rabbit who loved to hop around and eat carrots. One day, while Floppy was hopping through the forest, he saw a big carrot patch. He was so excited to eat all the carrots, but he noticed a little bunny who was struggling to reach the carrots. + +Floppy thought about how he could help the little bunny. He decided to share the carrots with the little bunny. But as they were eating, a fox appeared and wanted to eat the rabbits. Floppy and the little bunny had to run away and hide. They were scared but they were also brave. In the end, they managed to escape from the fox and found a safe place to rest. + +From that day on, Floppy and the little bunny became the best of friends. They shared their carrots and played together in the forest. Even though they had a scary experience, they were happy to have each other. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and swing on her tree swing. One day, Lily had a big idea. She wanted to make a fort in her backyard. She asked her mommy to help her plan it. + +Together, they gathered some sticks and blankets to use for the fort. But they needed something to hold the blankets up. That's when Lily remembered the rope she had seen in the garage. They used the rope to tie the sticks together and make a strong fort. + +Lily was so cheerful when they finished the fort. She invited her friends over to play in it and they had so much fun. From that day on, Lily loved to plan and build things with her mommy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her doll named Rosie. One day, Lily's mom brought her a new toy. It was a big, red ball. Lily was so happy and said, "Mommy, thank you for my new toy! Can I play with it now?" + +Lily played with her new ball and had so much fun. But then, Rosie started to feel left out. She said to Lily, "I'm feeling sad because you're not playing with me anymore." Lily replied, "I'm sorry Rosie. I didn't mean to make you feel that way. Let's play together!" + +They played together for a while, but then Lily had an idea. She said, "Rosie, let's change things up and play a new game with my ball!" Rosie agreed and they had even more fun together. They played until it was time for dinner. Lily's mom was happy to see that her daughter and her doll were no longer in trouble and were having fun together again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a white puppy named Snowy. They loved to play together in the park every day. One day, they met a new friend, a little boy named Max. Max had a big, round, red ball that he liked to play with. + +Lily and Snowy wanted to play with Max and his ball, but Max didn't want to share. He was being selfish and didn't want to let them play. Lily and Snowy were sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, Snowy had an idea. He ran over to Max and started licking his face. Max laughed and was happy. He realized that sharing was fun and he let Lily and Snowy play with his ball. They all had a great time together and became good friends. + +From that day on, Lily, Snowy, and Max played together every day. They learned that it was important to share and be kind to others, even if they were new friends. And Snowy, with his big, white pupil eyes, always knew how to make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Blue. Blue was a navy blue bunny who loved to hop around. One day, Blue hopped into a garden and saw some yummy carrots. Blue wanted to eat them, but he knew he shouldn't because they didn't belong to him. + +Suddenly, a little girl saw Blue and said, "Oh, what a cute bunny! Do you want a carrot?" + +Blue felt guilty because he knew he shouldn't take the carrots. "No thank you," he said. "They don't belong to me." + +The little girl smiled and said, "You're a good bunny for not taking them. I'll give you some lettuce instead." Blue was happy and hopped away with his lettuce, feeling proud that he didn't do something he knew was wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a little pear tree in her backyard. One day, she saw a little bird sitting on one of the branches of the tree. The bird was shaking its wings and singing a little song. + +Lily wanted to give the little bird a pear to eat. She shook the tree and a little pear fell down. She picked up the pear and gave it to the little bird. The little bird was very happy and ate the little pear. + +After that day, the little bird would come back to the little pear tree every day to sing and eat little pears. Lily was happy to have made a new little friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, he met a friendly youth who was sitting on a bench in the park. + +"Hello, little boy. Would you like to feed the birds with me?" asked the youth. + +Timmy was excited and said, "Yes, please!" The youth took out a bag of tasty birdseed and they started to sprinkle it on the ground. + +As they fed the birds, Timmy asked the youth, "What's your name?" + +"My name is Jack," said the youth. + +Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you for feeding the birds with me, Jack. It was fun!" + +Jack smiled back and said, "You're welcome, Timmy. It was my pleasure." + +From that day on, Timmy and Jack became good friends and would often feed the birds together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to explore the world around him. One day, he found a broken microscope in his backyard. He wanted to fix it, but he didn't know how. + +Timmy went to his mom and said, "Mommy, can you help me fix this microscope?" + +His mom replied, "I don't know how to fix it, but I can lead you to someone who can." + +Timmy was happy to hear that. His mom took him to their neighbor, Mr. Smith. Mr. Smith was a scientist and knew a lot about microscopes. He fixed Timmy's microscope and showed him how to use it. + +Timmy was so happy that he said, "Thank you, Mr. Smith! Now I can explore even more things with my microscope!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to festivals with her family. One day, her family decided to go to a charming festival in the nearby town. + +Lily was so excited to go that she asked her dad, "Can I drive the car to the festival?" + +Her dad laughed and said, "No, Lily. You're too little to drive. But you can help me pick out some snacks for the festival!" + +At the festival, Lily saw a toy that she really wanted. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said they didn't have enough money. Lily was upset and started to cry. + +Her dad saw that Lily was upset and said, "It's okay, Lily. We don't need to buy everything we want. It's important to be grateful for what we have." + +Lily realized that her dad was right and stopped crying. She had a great time at the festival with her family and learned an important lesson about gratitude. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a new toy car. It was red and shiny. Timmy loved it! + +He started to play with it and made it zoom around the room. Suddenly, the car hit a rubber ball and bounced away. Timmy thought it was funny and laughed. + +Timmy played with his new toy car for hours until it was time for bed. He fell asleep dreaming about all the fun he would have with his new toy car tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy doll named Dolly. Dolly never wanted to play or move around. She just laid on the bed all day. + +One day, Dolly's friend Teddy Bear came to visit her. "Hi Dolly, let's play!" said Teddy Bear. + +"I don't want to play. I'm lazy," replied Dolly. + +Teddy Bear thought for a moment and then said, "Let's mark on the walls with crayons! It will be so much fun!" + +Dolly's eyes lit up and she jumped off the bed. They spent the whole afternoon marking on the walls and having fun together. From that day on, Dolly was never lazy again and always played with her friend Teddy Bear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved dessert more than anything in the world. One day, her mommy promised to make her a yummy chocolate cake for dessert after dinner. Lily was so excited that she could hardly wait! + +But then, something happened. Lily's mommy got delayed at work and didn't come home until very late. Lily was sad because she thought she wouldn't get her dessert. However, her mommy still made the cake and it was delicious! Lily was so happy and said it was a perfect fit for her tummy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red doll that she loved very much. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, let's decorate the dollhouse today!" Lily was so excited and said, "Yay! I want to put my red doll in the dollhouse too!" + +Lily and her mommy got out all the decorations. They had stickers, ribbons, and colorful paper. Lily picked out a pretty red ribbon to put on her doll's hair. Then, Lily's mommy said, "Let's put stickers on the walls!" Lily chose stickers with flowers and butterflies. + +When they finished decorating, Lily said, "Mommy, look how pretty my dollhouse is now! And my red doll looks so happy in it!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it looks beautiful. You did a great job, Lily." Lily was so proud of herself and her red doll. They played together in the dollhouse all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sweet pears. One day, her mommy gave her a big, heavy pear to eat. It was so heavy that Lily had to kneel down to hold it. + +As she ate her pear, she saw a bird perched on a branch. The bird was singing a beautiful song. Lily wanted to hear the song better, so she kneeled down and listened carefully. The bird's voice was so pretty that Lily closed her eyes and smiled. + +After the bird finished singing, Lily stood up and thanked the bird for the lovely song. She then finished eating her pear and went back home, feeling happy and content. From that day on, whenever she saw a bird, she would kneel down and listen to its song. +Once upon a time, there was a big parade. The people in the parade were all dressed up and happy. They marched down the street, playing music and waving flags. + +One of the people in the parade was a man with an organized hat. He had a key in his pocket that he used to start the music. The music was loud and made everyone dance. + +After the parade, the man with the organized hat went home and put the key in a safe place. He was happy that everything went well and he could relax. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a red mug. The mug was very pretty and shiny. One day, a little boy saw the mug on the table. He asked his mom, "Can I drink juice in the red mug?" + +His mom said, "Yes, you can use the red mug, but please don't disturb it. It's very fragile." + +The little boy was happy and took the red mug to the kitchen. Suddenly, he dropped the mug on the floor and it broke into many pieces. The little boy was sad and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I disturbed the red mug." + +His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, my dear. We can buy a new red mug." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her box of blocks. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. "Can I play with your blocks too?" Timmy asked. "Yes, you can!" Lily said, happy to share her toys. + +As they played, something strange happened. The blocks started to move on their own! "Look, the blocks are moving by themselves!" Timmy said, surprised. "That's not fair, they're supposed to stay still!" Lily said, feeling confused. + +Suddenly, the box opened up and a magical fairy appeared. "Hello, children! I am the fairy of the blocks. I heard you were sharing and being kind to each other, so I wanted to give you a special surprise." The fairy waved her wand and the blocks turned into a beautiful castle. Lily and Timmy were amazed. "Wow, thank you fairy!" they said, feeling grateful. From that day on, they always shared their toys and remembered the magical moment that happened with their box of blocks. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who had a long boat. He loved to race his boat in the pond. He would make it go very fast and it would splash water everywhere. + +But one day, he went too fast and his boat crashed into some rocks. The boat broke into many pieces and he was very sad. He tried to fix it, but it was too broken. + +Now, the boy could not race his boat anymore. He learned that sometimes going too fast can be dangerous and it's important to be careful. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy in the kitchen. They made yummy pancakes and scrambled eggs for breakfast. Lily was so happy when she got to help stir the batter and crack the eggs. + +One day, Lily's mommy asked her if she wanted to paint a picture. Lily was so excited and said yes! They got out all the paint colors and Lily started to paint a beautiful picture of a flower. She was having so much fun, but then she accidentally spilled some paint on the table. She felt embarrassed, but her mommy told her it was okay and they just cleaned it up. + +After they finished painting, they went back to the kitchen to cook dinner. They made spaghetti and meatballs. Lily helped roll the meatballs and stir the sauce. When they were finished, they sat down to eat and Lily was so proud of herself for helping to cook such a yummy dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird wanted to fly high in the sky, but it was scared. One day, the bird decided to try and fly. It flapped its wings and flew up, up, up! The bird was so happy that it started to sing and dance in the air. People on the ground saw the bird and started to applaud. + +The bird was so happy that it wanted to fly more. It flew over hills and trees and even over a big lake. The bird saw other birds flying too and it felt like it was part of a big family. Then, the bird saw a big sign that said "cheap food". The bird was hungry and decided to land and eat. It found some seeds and ate them all up. + +After eating, the bird felt even happier and flew back up in the sky. It flapped its wings and sang a song. The people on the ground saw the bird and started to applaud again. The bird was so happy that it flew even higher and higher until it was just a little dot in the sky. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the forest. One day, she found a big, colorful log on the ground. She picked it up and carried it around with her. + +As she was walking, she tripped and the log fell out of her hands. It broke into two pieces! Lily was sad because she liked the log. But then she had an idea. She used the two pieces to build a little house for her dolls. + +Now, every time Lily played in the forest, she would take her dolls to their colorful log house. It was her favorite place to play! +Once upon a time, there were two kids who looked the same. They were twins! They always played together and had lots of fun. One day, something sad happened. One of the twins fell down and got hurt. + +The other twin was very sad and didn't know what to do. "Are you okay?" the sad twin asked. "No, it hurts," the hurt twin replied. + +The sad twin didn't want the hurt twin to be sad anymore. "Let's go get some ice cream!" the sad twin said. The hurt twin smiled and they went to get ice cream together. They were happy again because they were together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and make noisy sounds. His mommy always said it was okay to be noisy, but only when they were playing outside. + +One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a journal to write in. She said it was a special book where he could write down all of his thoughts and feelings. Timmy was excited to have his very own journal! + +Timmy's mommy also told him that he could only write in his journal when it was quiet in the house. She said it was important to be respectful of others and not make too much noise. Timmy understood and promised to only write in his journal when his mommy permitted him to do so. + +From that day on, Timmy would play outside and be noisy with his toys. But when he came inside, he would ask his mommy if it was okay to write in his journal. And if it was quiet, she would permit him to do so. Timmy loved writing in his journal and was very happy to have learned about being respectful of others. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, Nutty found a big, clean nut on the ground. He was so happy! He picked up the nut and ran to show his friends. + +But as he was running, the wind started to blow and Nutty began to shiver. He was so cold! His friends saw him shivering and knew that he needed to go home and get warm. + +So, Nutty went home and cuddled up in his cozy nest with his new nut. He felt much better and thanked his friends for taking care of him. From that day on, Nutty always remembered to bring a warm blanket with him when he played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While they were playing, Lily saw a little boy crying. She went to him and asked, "Why are you sad?" + +The little boy said, "I lost my toy car. It was my favorite." + +Lily felt sad for him and wanted to help. She looked around and saw her own toy car. She went to the little boy and said, "Here, you can have my toy car. It will make you happy." + +The little boy was so happy and thanked Lily. He said, "You are very kind. You have a good urge to help others." + +Lily felt happy too. She smiled and said, "It's okay. I don't need it anymore. Seeing you happy makes me happy too." She didn't feel bitter about giving away her toy car. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a pretty basket. It was ready for her to pick it up and carry it. She loved the basket so much that she decided to take it home. + +When she got home, she showed the basket to her mommy. "Look, mommy! I found a basket!" she said. Her mommy was happy to see the basket too. "That's a nice basket, Lily. We can use it to carry things," her mommy said. + +Lily was so happy that she found the perfect basket. She loved how it looked and how it was ready for her to use. From that day on, Lily and her mommy used the basket to carry all sorts of things around the house. And Lily was always happy to have her favorite basket with her. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who loved to do puzzles. She was very old, but she still loved to do puzzles every day. One day, she found a big puzzle with lots of pieces. She started to put the puzzle together, but it was very hard. She worked on the puzzle all day and all night, but she still couldn't finish it. + +Suddenly, a loud noise scared her. She looked up and saw a big dog barking at her. The old lady was very scared, but the dog didn't hurt her. Instead, the dog helped her finish the puzzle. The old lady was very happy and gave the dog a big hug. From that day on, the dog and the old lady did puzzles together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry loved to move around and play with his friends. One day, Jerry's friend, a monkey named Timmy, fell from a tree and got hurt. Jerry knew he had to take Timmy to the hospital. + +Jerry walked with Timmy on his back all the way to the hospital. When they arrived, the doctors said Timmy needed an operation. Jerry waited outside the hospital, feeling worried. + +After a while, the doctors came out and told Jerry that Timmy didn't make it. Jerry was very sad and wished he could have done more to help his friend. From that day on, Jerry didn't feel like moving or playing anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the pond with her friends. One day, Ducky and her friends saw a parade in the park. They wanted to go and see it, but they didn't know how to get there. + +Ducky said, "Let's ask Mr. Frog. He can help us get to the parade." + +So, they went to Mr. Frog and asked him how to get to the parade. Mr. Frog said, "It's easy! Just follow the path and you will see the parade." + +Ducky and her friends followed the path, and when they got to the parade, they saw lots of people dancing and singing. Ducky was so excited that she started to splash in a puddle nearby. + +Her friend asked, "Ducky, why are you splashing?" + +Ducky said, "I'm so happy! I want to join the parade and dance too!" + +So, Ducky and her friends joined the parade and danced along with everyone else. They had so much fun and couldn't wait to do it again next year. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a beautiful flower and picked it. She smelled it and it smelled so good, like perfume. She decided to bring it inside to show her mom. + +When she went inside, her mom said, "Lily, what is that smell? It's very smelly." Lily said, "It's my flower, Mommy. It smells like perfume." Her mom smiled and said, "Oh, I see. It does smell nice, but it's making me sneeze." + +Lily felt sad because she didn't want her mom to be unhappy. She asked, "Mommy, can I put the flower outside so it doesn't make you sneeze?" Her mom smiled again and said, "That's a great idea, Lily. Thank you for being so thoughtful." Lily felt happy that she could make her mom smile again. From that day on, she always made sure to ask if something was smelly before bringing it inside. +Once upon a time, there was a nice octopus named Ollie. Ollie lived in the ocean with his friends. One day, Ollie saw a boat arrive near his home. He swam over to see who was there. + +"Hello, who are you?" asked Ollie. + +"I am a fisherman. I am here to catch fish," said the man. + +"Oh no! Please don't catch my friends," said Ollie. + +"Don't worry, I won't catch any octopuses," said the man. + +"Thank you, that's very nice of you," said Ollie. + +The man fished for a while and caught some fish. Then he left and Ollie and his friends were happy that they were safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, Lily was playing in the park when she saw an elderly woman sitting on a bench. The woman had a flashlight in her hand. + +Lily recognized the flashlight because she had one just like it at home. She wondered why the woman needed a flashlight in the daytime. Lily didn't think much of it and continued playing with her friends. + +Later that night, Lily woke up to a loud noise outside her window. She was scared and didn't know what to do. Then she remembered the elderly woman with the flashlight. Lily grabbed her own flashlight and shone it outside. She saw that a tree had fallen down and was blocking the road. Thanks to the flashlight, Lily was able to see what was happening and call for help. From that day on, Lily always kept her flashlight nearby, just like the elderly woman in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wave at all the people he met. He had a favorite pair of shoes that he wore every day. They were red and shiny. Timmy was very organized and always made sure his toys were put away before bed. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a man sitting on a bench with a big bag of candy. The man waved at Timmy and asked him to come over. Timmy was so excited to get candy, he ran over without thinking. The man took Timmy's shoes and put them in his bag. Timmy tried to run away, but he couldn't without his shoes. + +Timmy was so sad without his shoes. He cried and cried until his mommy found him. She was very worried and called the police. The police found the man with the candy and Timmy's shoes. Timmy was happy to get his shoes back, but he never wanted to go to the park again. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went outside to play. He saw a worm on the ground and thought it was nice. He picked it up and put it in a jar. He wanted to test if the worm would like the dirt or the grass better. So, he put dirt on one side and grass on the other side of the jar. The worm crawled to the grass side, so Timmy knew the worm liked the grass more. He was happy he could help the worm find a nice place to live. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she found an ancient coin in her backyard. It was very old and rusty. + +Lily pretended that the coin was magic and could grant her wishes. She closed her eyes and made a wish. Suddenly, her toy unicorn came to life! + +Lily was so happy and played with her new friend all day. When it was time for bed, she put the ancient coin under her pillow and wished for another adventure tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and ride his bike. One day, Timmy saw a big, smelly dog in his yard. He was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a cop came and saw the dog too. The cop told Timmy to stay away from the dog because it was dangerous. Timmy didn't believe the cop because he thought the dog looked friendly. + +But then, the dog started barking and growling at Timmy. Timmy was scared and ran to the cop for help. The cop was able to catch the dog and take it away. Timmy learned to always listen to the cop and stay away from dangerous animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to drive a car like her mommy and daddy, but she needed a license first. So, Lily practiced driving her toy car every day until she was ready to take the test. She was nervous, but she tried her best and succeeded! Now, she had a license to drive her toy car. + +One day, Lily's mommy made her a yummy sandwich for lunch. It had peanut butter and jelly on it, which was Lily's favorite. She ate it all up and said, "Mommy, this sandwich is so yummy!" Her mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily." + +After lunch, Lily decided to take her toy car for a drive with her new license. She drove around the house and even went outside. It was so much fun! Lily was proud of herself for succeeding in getting her license and for being a good driver. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and watch the pretty colors in the sky when there were fireworks. One day, Timmy went outside and saw some fireworks on the ground. He picked them up and started to play with them. But his mommy told him not to play with fireworks because they can be dangerous. Timmy was sad and thoughtful because he didn't want to get in trouble or be punished. + +Later that day, Timmy's friend came over and they played with some toys. They had so much fun that they forgot about the fireworks. But when Timmy's mommy found out he played with them earlier, she had to punish him by not letting him play outside for a little while. Timmy was sad, but he knew he shouldn't have played with the fireworks. + +From then on, Timmy remembered to listen to his mommy and not play with dangerous things like fireworks. He was happy that he didn't get hurt and that he learned an important lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and watch the rainbow after the rain. One day, Lily saw a bird with a troubled wing. The bird was sad and couldn't fly. + +Lily asked the bird, "Are you okay? I can help you." The bird replied, "I need to protect my nest. Can you help me find some sticks?" + +Lily looked around and found some sticks. She brought them to the bird's nest and helped the bird fix it. The bird was so happy and thanked Lily. + +After they finished, Lily saw the rainbow in the sky. She pointed to it and said, "Look, a rainbow! It's so pretty." The bird looked up and said, "Wow, it's beautiful. Thank you for helping me and showing me the rainbow." + +From that day on, Lily and the bird became good friends and they always protected each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a very expensive toy that she loved very much. One day, her little brother Max accidentally broke it. Lily got very upset and her body felt very sad. + +Max felt bad too and wanted to make it up to her. He went outside and found a pretty flower. He brought it to Lily and said, "I'm sorry." Lily smiled and forgave him. She took the flower and laid it on her toy. + +From that day on, Lily and Max played together happily. They learned that even though things can be expensive and get broken, it's important to forgive and love each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to wander around his neighborhood and see all the pretty flowers and trees. One day, Timmy wandered too far and got lost. He started to cry and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, a friendly cop saw Timmy and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told the cop he was lost and didn't know how to get home. The cop was very nice and helped Timmy find his way back home. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that it's important to stay close to home and not wander too far. He also learned that cops are there to help us when we need it. Timmy was very fit and happy knowing he had learned a valuable lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a small rabbit named Benny. Benny loved eating salad, especially carrot salad. One day, he went to the garden to pick some carrots for his salad. + +But then, he saw a big dog barking at him. Benny got scared and ran away. He bumped into his friend, a small bird named Lily. Lily asked, "What's wrong, Benny?" + +Benny replied, "A big dog is chasing me!" Lily said, "Don't worry, I'll help you. Let's reverse our roles. You fly and I'll hop." Benny and Lily reversed their roles and the dog got confused. They were able to escape and enjoy their carrot salad together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a delicate bicycle that he loved so much. Every day, Timmy would ride his bicycle to the park to play with his friends. + +One day, Timmy saw a little girl who didn't have a bicycle. She looked sad and lonely. Timmy decided to share his bicycle with her. The girl was so happy and they became friends. + +One day, Timmy and the girl were late for dinner. They had to rush back home. Timmy let the girl ride his bicycle while he ran beside her. They made it home just in time for dinner. + +Timmy learned that sharing is important and it can make someone else happy. He also learned that rushing can be dangerous and it's important to be careful. From that day on, Timmy shared his bicycle with his friends and always took his time when he was in a hurry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While playing, she saw a charming puppy and wanted to pet it. But her mom told her not to go near a stranger's dog. + +Suddenly, Lily heard her mom's phone call. Her mom had to go to work and asked her friend to pick up Lily. Lily didn't like the idea of going with a stranger. But her mom explained that her friend was a nice lady and not a bad stranger. + +When her mom's friend arrived, she introduced herself and showed Lily her cute cat. Lily was happy to see the cat and said, "You are nice, not a bad stranger!" Her mom's friend smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily! Let's go home and have some cookies." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to school every day and loved to draw on the blackboard. One day, Lily's teacher asked her to touch her toes. Lily tried, but she got dizzy and fell down. Her teacher helped her up and gave her a hug. Lily felt better and went back to drawing on the blackboard. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a pigeon. The pigeon was hungry and flew around looking for food. It saw some bread on the ground and ate it up. But the bread was thick and made the pigeon thirsty. So, the pigeon flew to a puddle of water to drink. + +After drinking, the pigeon got wet and needed to dry its feathers. It flew to a tree and sat in the sun to dry. The sun was hot and the pigeon felt better. The pigeon's feathers were now dry and it was happy again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a prune on the ground. It looked weird because it was all wrinkly and squishy. + +Lily decided to poke it with her finger. When she did, the prune made a funny squishy sound. Lily laughed and poked it again. Suddenly, a little bug crawled out from inside the prune! + +Lily thought the bug was weird too because it had lots of legs and a funny shape. She watched as the bug crawled away into the grass. Lily was happy she found something new and exciting in her garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in nature. She would run through the grass, pick flowers, and watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, Lily wanted to go on a walk in the woods with her mommy. But her mommy said they had to delay their walk until it stopped raining. + +Lily was sad because she wanted to go on a walk so badly. But then she saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. It was so pretty! She forgot about the delay and went outside to look at the rainbow. As the sun started to set, it got dark outside. But Lily wasn't scared because she knew that the dark was just a part of nature. She went back inside and cuddled up with her mommy, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a favorite pair of pants. He loved those pants so much that he owned them for a long time. One day, Timmy went to play outside, but he saw a big dog. The dog looked scary and Timmy felt scared. He ran back to his house and hid in his room. But then, he remembered his favorite pants. He put them on and felt brave again. Timmy knew that with his favorite pants on, he could conquer anything, even a scary dog. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the beach with her mom and dad. They played in the sand and swam in the ocean. Suddenly, Lily saw a big shark in the water. She was scared and told her parents. + +Her dad said, "Don't worry, Lily. Sharks rest during the day and only swim at night. We are safe." + +Lily felt better and continued to play. Later, when they were leaving the beach, her mom got frustrated because she couldn't find her keys. But they eventually found them and went home happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to talk to his mommy and daddy. He would tell them all about his day and all the fun things he did. + +One day, Timmy's family went on an adventurous hike in the woods. They saw lots of trees and animals. They even saw a big bear! + +After the hike, Timmy and his family sat down for a meal. They had sandwiches and fruit. Timmy loved talking about all the fun things he saw on the hike while they ate. + +Timmy had a great day with his family. He loved talking to them and going on an adventurous hike. He couldn't wait to do it again! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a little girl. The mommy wanted to bake some cookies, so she asked the little girl to help her. The little girl was happy to help her mommy. They mixed the dough and put it in the oven to bake. + +While they were waiting for the cookies to bake, the little girl saw a lime on the kitchen table. She picked it up and smelled it. It smelled so good! The mommy said they could make limeade with it later. + +Suddenly, they heard a fierce noise outside. It was a big dog barking loudly. The little girl got scared, but her mommy hugged her and said everything was okay. They waited until the fierce dog went away, and then they took the cookies out of the oven. They were delicious! +One sunny day, Sarah and her little brother Timmy went to the park. They played on the swings, went down the slide, and had lots of fun. Suddenly, Sarah saw her friend Lily and went to say hello. + +"Hi Lily! What are you doing?" asked Sarah. + +"I'm learning a new language," replied Lily. + +"Wow, that sounds serious," said Sarah. + +"Yeah, it's hard work, but I want to be able to speak it," said Lily. + +Timmy didn't understand what they were talking about, so he just kept playing on the monkey bars. Sarah and Lily continued to talk about the language and how Lily was going to practice every day. They said goodbye and Sarah went back to play with Timmy. + +"Timmy, do you want to learn a new language too?" asked Sarah. + +Timmy just shook his head and said, "No thanks, I just want to play." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she saw a big thing in the store window. It was a toy lion that could roar. She wanted it so badly, but it was too expensive. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, can I please have the toy lion that roars?" Her mommy said, "I'm sorry, Lily. It's too expensive. Maybe we can save up for it." + +Lily was sad, but she knew her mommy was right. She decided to save up her money to buy the toy lion. Every day, she put some coins in her piggy bank. Finally, after a few weeks, she had enough money to buy the toy lion that roars. + +She ran back to the store and bought the toy. She was so happy that she hugged the lion and said, "I love you, lion. You are my favorite thing in the world." The lion roared back at her, and Lily giggled with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his friends in the ocean. One day, Timmy found a shiny oyster. He showed it to his friend, Sally. + +"Look! I found a pretty oyster!" said Timmy. + +"Wow! That's so cool!" said Sally. + +They both tried to open the oyster, but it was too strong for their weak claws. Suddenly, the oyster opened by itself and a big wave came and took it away. Timmy and Sally tried to swim after it, but it vanished into the deep ocean. + +Timmy was sad and said, "I wish we could have opened the oyster and found a pearl inside." + +Sally replied, "Maybe it was meant to be lost. Let's go play and forget about it." + +As they swam away, they didn't notice a big shadow following them. It was a hungry octopus, and it had seen them playing with the oyster. The octopus caught up to them and grabbed them with its strong tentacles. Timmy and Sally were never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the parade every year. One day, she asked her mommy, "Can we go to the parade, please?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Of course, we can go to the parade. But first, we need to test out your new shoes." + +Lily put on her beautiful new shoes and they walked to the parade. She saw lots of pretty floats and colorful balloons. She turned to her mommy and said, "This parade is so much fun! I love it!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you're having a good time, Lily. Let's get some cotton candy and enjoy the rest of the parade." And they did. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Timmy. Timmy was feeling grumpy because he couldn't find his favorite toy. He looked under his bed, in his toy box, and in the closet, but he couldn't find it anywhere. + +Timmy's mom asked him, "What's wrong, Timmy? Why are you so grumpy?" Timmy replied, "I can't find my toy. I think I lost it." + +His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We'll find it together. Let's look in the living room." They looked around the living room and finally found the toy behind the couch. + +Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! I thought I lost it forever." His mom smiled and said, "I'm glad we found it. Now, let's play with it together." And they spent the rest of the day playing with Timmy's favorite toy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and swing on the swings. One day, Lily saw a little bird with a hurt wing. She knew she had to help the bird. + +Lily ran to her mom and asked for a sack. She carefully put the bird in the sack and took it home. She made a comfortable bed for the bird and gave it some water and seeds to eat. + +The bird was very happy and felt much better. It chirped a little song to say thank you to Lily. She was so happy that she could save the bird and make it feel comfortable. From that day on, Lily knew that she wanted to help animals whenever she could. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an ordinary day at school, but when she got home, her mom told her they were going on a trip. Lily was so excited! She quickly helped her mom pack her suitcase with all her favorite toys and clothes. + +The next day, they got in the car and drove for a long time. Eventually, they came to a big river with a big cross on the other side. Lily had never seen anything like it before! They got out of the car and took a boat across the river to see the cross up close. + +Lily thought it was the most amazing thing she had ever seen. She couldn't wait to tell all her friends about their adventure when she got back home. And even though it was just an ordinary day at school, it turned into an extraordinary adventure with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys in the garage. One day, Timmy's mom came to the garage and said, "Timmy, it's very smelly in here. We need to remove all the old boxes and clean up." + +Timmy was sad because he loved his toys in the garage, but he knew his mom was right. So, he helped his mom remove all the old boxes and clean up the garage. While they were cleaning, Timmy found an old toy he had forgotten about. He was so happy to have found it again. + +After they finished cleaning, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, it's important to keep our things clean and organized. It makes us feel better and helps us find the things we love." Timmy smiled and hugged his mom, happy to have a clean and organized garage. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to keep our things clean and organized, even if it means removing some old things we don't need anymore. It makes us feel good and helps us find the things we love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved the color purple and had a purple dress. She went to school every day and sat at her desk. One day, Lily's friend came to school with a purple pencil. Lily wanted the pencil, but her friend didn't want to give it to her. + +Lily said, "Can I please have your purple pencil?" + +Her friend shouted, "No! It's mine!" + +Lily felt sad and went to her teacher. The teacher said, "You can't have your friend's pencil, but I have a purple pencil for you." + +Lily was happy and said thank you. She went back to her desk and drew a picture with her new purple pencil. +Once upon a time, there was a fluffy bunny named Benny. Benny had a soft, furry coat that he loved to hop around in. One day, Benny was playing in the forest when he saw a big, scary bear. The bear had a skull on his head and looked very mean. + +Benny was scared, but he knew he had to be brave. He hopped up to the bear and said, "Please don't fight me, Mr. Bear. I just want to play." The bear looked down at Benny and saw how small and cute he was. The bear decided not to fight and instead, they became friends. + +From that day on, Benny and the bear played together in the forest. They would run and hop and have so much fun. Benny was happy that he had been brave and made a new friend. And the bear was happy that he had met such a cute, furry bunny. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in her backyard where she had a cactus. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. Timmy saw the cactus and asked Lily if he could touch it. Lily said, "No, it's prickly and can hurt you." + +Later on, they decided to play hide and seek. Lily hid behind the cactus, thinking it was a good hiding spot. Timmy looked around and couldn't find her. He called out, "Lily, where are you?" But Lily didn't answer because she was hiding. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud, embarrassed scream. Lily had accidentally touched the cactus and got prickles all over her hand. Timmy ran over to join her and help her out. From then on, they both knew to be careful around the prickly cactus. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the park. One day, she saw two birds fighting over a tree. "Why are those birds fighting?" she asked her mom. + +"They are fighting because they both want the tree," her mom replied. + +"But why do they want the tree?" Lily asked. + +"Because the tree has berries on it, and they are hungry," her mom explained. + +Lily looked at the tree and saw that it was very dry. "Maybe they should find another tree with juicier berries," she said. Her mom smiled and said, "That's a good idea, Lily." And they walked away, leaving the birds to find a better tree. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy kid named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys, but he was always dropping them and breaking them. One day, Timmy's mom told him that they needed to sell some of his old toys at a yard sale. + +Timmy didn't want to sell his toys, but his mom said it was time to let them go. So, they set up a table in the front yard and put all of Timmy's old toys on it. Timmy watched as people came by and looked at his toys. + +Finally, a little girl came up to the table and saw a toy that Timmy had forgotten about. She was so happy to find it and asked her mom to buy it for her. Timmy was sad to see his toy go, but he was happy that someone else would enjoy it. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. All the animals in the forest were excited to participate. The rabbit, the fox, and the deer were all there. They were all racing to see who was the fastest. + +But the rabbit was too fast for the other animals. He was running so fast that he forgot about the church. He ran right past it without noticing it. The other animals saw the church and stopped to admire it. + +The rabbit didn't care about the church because he was ignorant. He didn't know what it was or why it was important. The other animals tried to explain it to him, but he just wanted to keep racing. In the end, the rabbit won the race, but the other animals felt sad because he missed out on something important. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the forest near his house. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to pack his backpack because they were going on a picnic. Timmy was very excited and quickly packed his favorite toys and snacks. + +As they were walking in the forest, they came across a man with an axe. The man was chopping wood for his fire. Timmy was curious and asked the man, "What are you doing with that big tool?" The man replied, "I am chopping wood to keep me warm at night." + +Suddenly, the man's axe got stuck in a tree and he couldn't get it out. Timmy remembered that his backpack had a small saw in it. He quickly opened his backpack and gave the saw to the man. The man was very grateful and thanked Timmy for his help. Timmy felt happy that he could help someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted to eat something yummy. He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, I want to eat something delicious." His mom said, "How about we make a sandwich? It's a yummy structure with bread, meat, and cheese." + +Timmy was grateful for his mom's idea and they made a sandwich together. While they were eating, Timmy said, "Mommy, I'm so grateful for this yummy sandwich. Can we make it again tomorrow?" His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy. I'm happy you enjoyed it." + +After they finished eating, Timmy went to play with his toys. He was so happy and full from the yummy sandwich his mom made. Timmy loved spending time with his mom and eating delicious food. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the snow. One day, he went outside and it was very cold. The snow was icy and hard to walk on. Tim slipped and fell down. He frowned because it hurt a little bit. + +Tim got up and kept playing. He made a snowman and threw snowballs at it. He laughed and had so much fun. When it was time to go inside, Tim was happy. He told his mom about his day and how he fell down. She gave him a warm hug and a hot chocolate. Tim felt better and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had regular skin and loved to play outside. One day, she was playing in the park when she saw a magic trick. A man made a rabbit vanish right before her eyes! + +Lily was so amazed that she wanted to try it herself. She looked around and saw a small bird nearby. She tried to make it disappear like the man did with the rabbit. But something went wrong, and the bird didn't come back. + +Lily felt very sad and scared. She didn't mean to hurt the bird, but she didn't know how to bring it back. She ran home and cried to her mom, telling her what happened. Her mom hugged her and told her that she shouldn't play with magic tricks. + +From that day on, Lily never tried to make anything vanish again. She learned her lesson and felt very sorry for what she did. She missed the bird and wished she could bring it back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play on the swings. She was having so much fun swinging back and forth, higher and higher. + +Suddenly, a boy came up to her and said, "You're stupid for swinging so high. You might fall and hurt yourself." Lily felt sad and scared. She didn't want to stop swinging, but she didn't want to get hurt either. + +Just then, an older girl came over and said, "Don't listen to him. You can swing as high as you want. Just be careful and hold on tight." Lily felt better and continued to swing. She realized that it's okay to take risks as long as you're careful. + +The moral of the story is to not let others bring you down and to always be careful when taking risks. And never touch or eat anything that looks like poison! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers in the grass. One day, she felt thirsty and needed a drink. + +Lily went inside her house and saw her mommy making a drink with a lemon. The lemon was yellow and sour. Lily's mommy asked her if she wanted some, but Lily said no. + +Later that day, Lily went back outside to play. She saw a beautiful pink flower and picked it. As she held the flower, she remembered the lemon from earlier. She thought to herself, "Maybe the lemon will make the flower pink like it made the drink sour." + +Lily went back inside and asked her mommy for a lemon. Her mommy gave her one and Lily squeezed the juice onto her flower. The juice was sour and sticky, but Lily waited patiently. The next day, when she woke up, her flower had turned a pretty shade of pink! Lily was so happy and proud of her pink flower. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to dream about flying like a bird. One day, Timmy saw a beautiful bird outside his window. He said, "Wow, I wish I could fly like you, birdie!" + +The bird replied, "You can dream about flying, but you have to be humble and handle your fears." + +Timmy didn't understand what the bird meant, so he asked, "What does humble mean?" + +The bird said, "Humble means to be kind and not think you are better than others. And handling your fears means to not be scared and try new things." + +Timmy thought about what the bird said and decided to try flying. He jumped off his bed and flapped his arms like wings. He didn't fly, but he felt proud of himself for trying. From that day on, Timmy dreamed about flying and felt humble and brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest and collect twigs. One day, Benny found a very attractive twig and was so happy. He wanted to show it to his friends. + +But as he was hopping back to his burrow, he saw a big, scary fox. The fox wanted to eat Benny! Benny was so scared that he dropped his attractive twig and ran as fast as he could to his burrow. + +That night, Benny couldn't sleep. He was sad that he lost his twig and scared that the fox would come back. But then, he had an idea. He would bury his attractive twig in a secret spot so the fox wouldn't find it. + +The next day, Benny went back to the spot and buried his twig. He felt much better knowing that it was safe. And as he hopped back to his burrow, he saw the fox again. But this time, Benny wasn't scared. He knew his attractive twig was safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong horse. His name was Max. Max had a very important job. He had to pull a big cart full of apples to the market every day. Max was very powerful and could easily pull the heavy cart. + +One day, Max got tired of pulling the cart. He wanted to take a break and eat some apples. So, he stopped pulling the cart and started eating the apples. But then, he remembered his job and knew he had to keep pulling the cart. + +Max used all his powerful muscles to pull the cart to the market. When he got there, he was very happy because he knew he did a good job. The people at the market were very happy too because they got lots of apples to eat. Max felt proud of himself and went home to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing soccer with his friends. One day, they had a big game against another team. Timmy's team was losing, and he really wanted to win. + +During the game, Timmy's friend kicked the ball towards him. Timmy ran as fast as he could, but he tripped and fell. He was sad because he thought he let his team down. + +After the game, Timmy's friend gave him a trophy. Timmy was surprised and happy. He trusted his friend to always be there for him. Timmy thought it was funny that he got a trophy even though he fell during the game. + +From that day on, Timmy knew that winning wasn't everything. He trusted his friends and knew that having fun was more important than winning a game. +Once upon a time, there was a little rat. He was very loyal to his family. He lived in a small hole in the corner of a big house. One day, he heard a loud noise and saw a big cat. The cat was trying to catch him! + +The little rat ran as fast as he could, but the cat was getting closer. Suddenly, the rat saw his family waiting for him. They were clapping and cheering for him. The rat felt happy and brave. He turned around and faced the big cat. + +The cat tried to catch the little rat, but he was too fast. The rat jumped and ran around the cat. The cat got tired and gave up. The little rat felt proud and happy. He went back to his hole and told his family all about his adventure. They clapped and cheered for him again. The little rat felt loved and happy to have such a loyal family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a big bottle of water and decided to spray it all over the flowers in her garden. The flowers looked so happy and colorful with the water on them. + +After playing for a while, Lily went back inside her house. She wanted to play with her favorite toy, but she couldn't find it. She looked and looked, but it was nowhere to be found. Then, she remembered she had put it in her toy box and locked it. She quickly went to her toy box, unlocked it, and found her toy. + +Lily played with her toy quietly so as not to wake up her baby sister who was taking a nap. She loved playing quietly and didn't want to disturb anyone. She was happy to have found her toy and to play quietly. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together and share their toys. One day, they decided to have a picnic and cook some yummy food on the grill. + +Tommy was very intelligent and knew how to cook the food perfectly. Timmy was happy to help and they had a great time cooking and eating together. + +But then, something bad happened. Timmy got too excited and accidentally knocked over the grill, starting a fire. They tried to put it out, but it was too big. + +They quickly realized that they should have been more careful and not played near the grill. The moral of the story is that we should always be careful and think before we act, especially when playing with fire. +One day, a little boy named Timmy went to the forest to look for some deer. He loved watching them run and play. As he walked along, he saw a big deer with a very hungry look on its face. Timmy felt sorry for the deer and said, "Are you hungry, Mr. Deer?" + +The deer replied, "Yes, I am. I can't find any food to eat." + +Timmy felt sad for the deer and said, "I can help you. I have some apples in my bag. I will load them into your mouth." + +The deer was happy and said, "Thank you, Timmy. You are a good friend." Timmy smiled and watched as the deer ate the apples. Suddenly, a big bear appeared and tried to take the apples from the deer. Timmy quickly grabbed a stick and chased the bear away. The deer was safe and happy, and Timmy felt proud of himself for helping his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. Nemo was swimming in the ocean when he got hurt by a sharp rock. He was sad and scared because he couldn't swim well anymore. + +Nemo met an old turtle named Tommy who saw that he was hurt. Tommy said, "Oh no, you are hurt. Let me help you heal." Tommy took Nemo to a beautiful reef where he knew Nemo could rest and heal his wound. + +Nemo was happy to rest in the reef and heal his wound. He said to Tommy, "Thank you for helping me heal. You are very kind." Tommy replied, "It's my pleasure to help. Now, rest and heal so you can swim again soon." + +Nemo stayed in the reef for a few days and his wound slowly healed. When he felt better, he said goodbye to Tommy and swam away happily, feeling grateful for the old turtle's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to visit her grandma's farm. There, she saw a big cow. The cow was very wet because it had just rained. + +Lily went to pet the cow, but the cow screamed very loudly. "Why did the cow scream?" asked Lily. "Maybe the cow doesn't like being wet," said her grandma. + +Lily felt sad for the cow, so she went to get a towel to dry it off. She gently wiped the cow's back and the cow stopped screaming. "Thank you, Lily," said the cow. "You are very kind." From that day on, Lily and the cow became friends and played together every time she visited the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a loyal cat named Mittens. Mittens was always by her side, no matter what. One day, Lily wanted to surprise her mommy with a present. She asked Mittens for help. "Mittens, can you help me wrap this present for mommy?" she asked. Mittens meowed in agreement. + +Lily and Mittens worked together to wrap the present. "Thank you, Mittens. You're such a good helper," Lily said. Mittens purred in response. When Lily gave the present to her mommy, she was very happy. "Thank you, Lily and Mittens. You two are the best," mommy said. + +The moral of the story is that when we work together and help each other, we can make someone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug. The bug was very small and had six legs. One day, the bug was crawling on a sweet flower. The flower smelled so good! Suddenly, the bug heard a loud noise. It was a bird! The bird wanted to eat the bug, but the bug was too fast. The bug used all its legs to spring away from the bird. The bug was safe and happy on the sweet flower. +Once upon a time, there was a big chain. It was made of many little circles all linked together. One day, a little boy was walking by the chain and he saw that it was broken. He wanted to fix it but he didn't know how. He was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, a kind and patient man came by and saw the little boy looking sad. He asked the boy what was wrong and the boy told him about the broken chain. The man recommended that they work together to fix it. They used some tools and fixed the chain. The little boy was happy again and thanked the man for his help. From that day on, the little boy knew that if he ever needed help, he could ask someone who is patient and kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the wind. One day, Lily's mom told her not to play outside because it was too dangerous. But Lily didn't listen and went outside to play anyway. + +As she was playing, the wind started to blow harder and harder. Lily's hat flew away and she couldn't catch it. She started to regret not listening to her mom. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and knocked over a tree. Lily was scared and ran back inside. Her mom asked her if she was okay and Lily said yes, but she regretted not listening to her mom and promised to always listen to her from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very nervous because he had to sleep in his own room for the first time. He snuggled under his sheet and tried to fall asleep. Suddenly, he heard a noise and it surprised him. He peeked out from under his sheet and saw a monster in his room! Timmy was so scared that he couldn't move. The monster came closer and closer until it was right next to him. Then, the monster ate Timmy up. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her pink lamp very much. One day, her brother Max accidentally broke the lamp. Lily was very sad and started to cry. + +Max felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Can I offer you my toy car to make you feel better?" + +Lily stopped crying and thought for a moment. She really liked Max's toy car, but she also wanted her lamp back. She said, "Thank you, Max. But I want my pink lamp back. Can you help me fix it?" + +Max thought for a moment and said, "I'm not sure if I can fix it, but I can ask Dad to help us." + +Together, Max and Lily went to ask their Dad for help. Dad was happy to help and fixed the lamp in no time. Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, Max and Dad. I love my pink lamp!" + +From that day on, Max and Lily learned that even when there is a problem, they can work together to find a solution. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a black bird with shiny feathers. It was a raven! Lily was excited to see the raven and she watched it fly up into the sky. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. It was her big brother playing with his toy gun. He pretended to shoot at the raven. Lily didn't like that because she thought the raven was a nice bird. She wanted to make the raven feel comfortable and safe. + +So, Lily went to her house and found some bread. She went back outside and threw the bread on the ground. The raven flew down and ate the bread. Lily was happy that the raven was comfortable and not scared anymore. From that day on, Lily always made sure to be kind to the animals she saw outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mother. One day, Lily's mother had to go to work and couldn't bake with her. Lily was sad because she didn't know how to make cookies by herself. + +But Lily was determined to make cookies for her mother. She gathered all the ingredients, put them in a bowl, and mixed them together. She put the dough in the oven and waited for the cookies to bake. + +When the cookies were done, Lily's mother came home and was surprised to see the cookies. She asked Lily how she made them, and Lily told her that she mixed the ingredients together. Lily's mother was proud of her for trying something unknown and succeeding. + +The moral of the story is that even if something seems unknown or difficult, you can still try and succeed if you believe in yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved eating toast for breakfast every day. One morning, her mom made her toast, but it looked ugly. Lily said, "Mommy, this toast is ugly." + +Her mom replied, "Don't worry, Lily. It will still taste good." + +Lily took a bite and was surprised. The toast tasted delicious! She said, "Mommy, this toast is yummy. I'm surprised!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. Sometimes things that look ugly can still be good." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw an owl in a tree. The owl had big eyes that blinked slowly. + +Lily said, "Hello, Mr. Owl. You have big eyes." + +The owl replied, "Yes, I do. I need them to see in the dark." + +Lily thought the owl was very cool, but her little brother said, "Ew, he's disgusting!" + +Lily told her brother not to be mean and that the owl was just different. The owl blinked again and flew away, leaving Lily and her brother to play in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, while they were playing, they saw a big step in the ground. They thought it looked like a fun place to play hide and seek. + +Lily's mommy told them that it might be dangerous to play there. But they didn't believe her. They thought it was just a silly thing to say. + +Later that day, when they were playing, Lily fell down the step and got hurt. She realized then that her mommy was right and that the step was very dangerous. From then on, Lily always listened to her mommy's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to have a party because it was his birthday. He talked to his mommy about it and she said they could plan something special. Timmy was so happy! + +Together, they planned an event where Timmy's friends would come over and they would play games and eat cake. Timmy's mommy went to the store to buy decorations and snacks. She also invited all of Timmy's friends. + +On the day of the party, Timmy was so excited! His friends arrived and they all had so much fun. They played games and ate cake until they were all tired. When it was time for them to go home, Timmy's house was empty again. But he was happy because he had such a fun event with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady with white hair. She lived in a small house in the woods. One day, a bad man came to her house and stole all her money. The old lady was very sad and scared. She didn't know what to do. + +The next day, the bad man came back and stole the old lady's hair. She was so upset that she cried and cried. She didn't want to leave her house anymore. The bad man kept coming back and stealing things from the old lady. + +One day, the old lady got very sick and couldn't leave her bed. The bad man came back and stole everything she had left. The old lady was very lonely and sad. She wished she had someone to help her. Sadly, she passed away all alone in her small house in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to explore the forest. One day, she saw a big black bird called a raven. The raven looked very hungry and Lily felt sad for it. + +Lily asked the raven, "Are you hungry? Do you want some food?" The raven nodded its head and Lily gave it some bread. The raven ate the bread and looked happy. + +Suddenly, a mean cat came and tried to catch the raven. Lily quickly ran to the raven's rescue and scared the cat away. The raven was safe and happy. Lily said, "I will examine the forest to make sure no more cats come and hurt you." The raven cawed happily and flew away. Lily felt proud that she helped the raven. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play football. He had a big ball that he kicked around in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a lemon that was very sour. Timmy didn't like the taste of it, but he didn't want to waste it either. + +So, Timmy planned to use the lemon to make a special drink for his friends. He squeezed the lemon and mixed it with some water and sugar. His friends loved the drink and asked him how he made it. Timmy told them his plan and they all thought he was very clever. + +From that day on, Timmy always brought his special sour drink to the park when they played football. They all enjoyed it so much that they asked Timmy to plan a picnic for them next week. Timmy was excited to plan the picnic and couldn't wait to share more of his ideas with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his toys. One day, he found a match. The match was small, but Spot liked it a lot. + +Spot had a friend named Tim. Tim was a boy who liked to perform tricks. He would jump, run, and spin around. Spot liked to watch Tim perform. Tim liked to watch Spot play with his match. + +One day, Tim and Spot went to the park. They played together and had a lot of fun. Tim performed tricks, and Spot played with his match. They were very happy. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty dog named Max. Max loved to play with his favorite toy, a soft cushion. The cushion was red and blue, and Max carried it everywhere he went. + +One sunny day, Max met a new friend. Her name was Lily, a small cat. Max asked Lily, "Do you want to play with me and my cushion?" Lily said, "Yes, I would love to play with you, Max!" + +Max and Lily played with the cushion all day. They took turns tossing it and catching it. They had so much fun, they forgot about the time. When the sun went down, they were both very tired. Max and Lily said goodbye and went to their homes, excited to play together again soon. +Once upon a time, in an ancient house, there lived a happy cat named Wink. Wink loved to celebrate his birthday with his friends. One day, Wink told his friend, Bunny, "My birthday is soon. Let's celebrate!" + +Bunny was excited and said, "Yes, let's have a big party!" They started to plan the party. Wink and Bunny made a long list of friends to invite. They also made a list of yummy food and fun games to play. + +On the day of the party, Wink and Bunny set up everything. They put up balloons and decorations. As the guests arrived, Wink gave each one a party hat. The friends played games, ate yummy food, and had lots of fun. + +At the end of the party, Wink and Bunny stood together. Wink said, "Thank you for helping me celebrate my birthday. It was the best party ever!" Bunny smiled and said, "You're welcome, Wink. I'm happy you had fun." + +And so, Wink and his friends had a great time celebrating his birthday in the ancient house. Wink knew he had the best friends ever, and they all looked forward to celebrating together again next year. +Once upon a time, in a big tree, there was a small nest. In the nest, there were three baby birds. Their mom would go out to find food for them. One day, while mom was away, the baby birds heard a scary noise. + +The baby birds were scared and said, "What is that scary noise?" They looked outside of the nest and saw a big, scary cat. The cat wanted to play with the baby birds, but they did not want to play. They wanted their mom to come back. + +The baby birds had an idea. They thought, "Let's change our nest to a new place." They worked together and moved the nest to a new tree. The scary cat could not find them anymore. The baby birds were happy and safe in their new nest. When their mom came back, she was happy to see them safe too. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to design and build things with his toy hammer. One day, he wanted to make a big tower with blocks. He knew it would be a lot of work, but he was excited to try. + +Tim started to build the tower. He used his toy hammer to make sure the blocks were in the right place. His friend, Sally, came over and saw what he was doing. "Wow, Tim! That's a big tower! Can I help?" she asked. Tim said, "Yes, but be careful. The hammer can be harsh if you hit too hard." + +Together, Tim and Sally worked on the tower. They used the hammer gently and made sure the blocks were just right. Soon, the tower was taller than they were! They were proud of their hard work. And even though the hammer could be harsh, they learned to use it with care, and their tower stood tall and strong. +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to make a sandwich. He did not know how to make one. So, he asked his mom to explain. His mom was happy to help him. + +First, they took two pieces of bread. Then, they put cheese and ham in the middle. Tim's mom said, "This is a sandwich." Tim was sorry that he did not know how to make it before. His mom said, "It's okay, now you know!" + +Tim was very happy. He ate his sandwich and it was very yummy. From that day on, Tim knew how to make a sandwich and was not sorry anymore. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a tall lady. She had a big hat and a pretty dress. The tall lady liked to help others. She always insisted on being nice to everyone. + +One day, the tall lady saw a little cat stuck in a tree. She knew she had to help the little cat. The tall lady tried to reach the cat, but she was not tall enough. She asked a boy with a long stick to help her, but the stick was not long enough either. + +The tall lady did not give up. She remembered she had a big ladder at home. She ran back to her house and got the ladder. She came back and set up the ladder. The tall lady climbed up and saved the little cat. Everyone cheered, and the little cat was very happy. The tall lady's insistence on helping others made the town a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was a restless girl who loved to dance. One day, she decided to dance in her bathtub. She filled the bathtub with water and got ready to dance. + +Lily's mom heard the water running and came to see what was happening. She saw Lily in the bathtub, ready to dance. "Lily, what are you doing?" her mom asked. Lily replied, "I want to dance in the bathtub, Mommy!" + +Her mom explained, "Lily, dancing in the bathtub is not safe. You could slip and get hurt. Let's dance in the living room instead." So, Lily and her mom danced and danced in the living room. They had so much fun, and Lily forgot all about dancing in the bathtub. +Once, there was a boy named Tim. He liked to throw balls. One day, he saw a big rainbow in the sky. It was very pretty. Tim wanted to touch the rainbow. + +Tim had a big ball. He thought if he threw the ball at the rainbow, he could touch it. He threw the ball very hard. The ball went up, up, up in the sky. But it did not touch the rainbow. + +The ball came back down. It fell on Tim's foot. His foot hurt a lot. Tim was sad. He could not touch the rainbow and now his foot hurt. The rainbow went away, and Tim went home with a hurt foot. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in the forest. The big tree had many friends. One day, dark clouds came, and lightning struck the big tree. The big tree was sad and hurt. + +A little bird lived in the big tree. The little bird wanted to help the big tree feel better. The little bird had an idea. The little bird would try to succeed in finding a way to fix the big tree. + +The little bird asked the sun for help. The sun was warm and bright. The sun gave the big tree lots of light to help it grow strong again. The little bird was happy. The big tree was happy too. The little bird and the big tree were friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little green frog named Fred. Fred lived in a pond with his family. He liked to jump and play all day with his friends. + +One day, Fred wanted to have a big party. He decided to invite all his friends. He sent out invitations to the fish, the ducks, and the turtles. They were all very excited to come to the party. + +On the day of the party, Fred woke up to the sound of an alarm. It was time to get ready for the party! He put on his best green hat and welcomed all his friends to the pond. They had a great time playing games, eating yummy treats, and dancing. It was the best party ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to run and play outside. He was very fast and liked to speed around the yard. One day, Tim saw a wild cat in his yard. The cat was big and had a long tail. Tim wanted to play with the wild cat. + +Tim took a step closer to the wild cat. The cat looked at Tim and then ran away. Tim wanted to catch the cat, so he started to speed after it. The wild cat ran faster and faster, and Tim tried to keep up. They ran through the yard and into the woods. + +The wild cat was too fast for Tim, and he got lost in the woods. He could not find his way home. Tim was very sad and scared. He sat down on a big rock and cried. The bad ending of the story is that Tim did not find his way home, and the wild cat never came back to play with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Ben. Ben had big ears. One day, Ben felt sad because his basket was empty. He wanted to fill it with pretty rocks. + +Ben hopped around and found some rocks. He started to count them. One, two, three, four, five. Ben had five rocks. He put them in his basket. But Ben wanted more rocks, so he kept looking. + +Soon, Ben found another bunny named Lily. Lily had a basket with ten rocks. Ben asked Lily to share her rocks. Lily said, "Yes, let's share and be friends." So, Ben and Lily shared the rocks and counted them together. Now, both their baskets were full and they were happy. + +The moral of the story is that sharing and helping each other can make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a favorite shirt. It was red and had a big car on it. He wore it every day. One day, his mom said, "Tim, we need to wash your shirt. You can't wear it today." Tim was sad but he knew his mom was right. + +While his mom washed his shirt, Tim looked for another shirt to wear. He saw many shirts, but none were as good as his favorite shirt. He didn't want to wear any of the other shirts available. Tim felt very upset. + +Finally, his mom said, "Tim, you have to choose a shirt now." But Tim didn't want to. He cried and cried. Then, his mom got mad and said, "If you don't pick a shirt, you can't go play outside." Tim still didn't pick a shirt, so he couldn't go play outside. He stayed inside all day, sad and bored. +Once upon a time, there was a big desk. It was a peaceful desk, where a nice girl named Amy would sit and draw. Amy liked to draw pretty things like flowers, trees, and birds. The desk was her favorite place to be. + +One day, Amy saw her friend, Ben, looking sad. Ben was sad because he did not have a place to draw. Amy wanted to help Ben, so she said, "I can lend you my desk. We can draw together and be happy." + +Ben was very happy to use Amy's desk. They drew many pretty things together. The desk was now a peaceful place for both Amy and Ben. They played and drew every day, and the desk was always there for them to share. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Pup. Pup was a very foolish dog. He liked to play all day and never did what he was told. One day, Pup's mom said, "Pup, you need to be patient and wait for your food." But Pup did not want to wait. He wanted to eat now. + +Pup saw his mom put the food on the high table. He thought, "I can get the food myself!" Pup jumped and jumped, but he could not reach the table. He was sad and hungry. Pup's mom saw him and said, "Pup, if you are patient, you will get your food." + +Later, Pup's mom gave him his food. Pup was so happy! He learned that being patient is good. He did not want to be foolish anymore. From that day on, Pup always waited for his food and did what he was told. And Pup and his mom lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little yellow bird. The bird liked to sit on a hedge every day. The hedge was near a big tree. The bird had many friends who lived in the tree. They liked to play and sing together. + +One day, a big black cat saw the yellow bird sitting on the hedge. The cat was very hungry. It wanted to eat the yellow bird. The cat slowly walked towards the hedge. The yellow bird did not see the cat coming. + +The cat jumped on the hedge and tried to catch the yellow bird. The yellow bird tried to fly away, but it was too late. The cat caught the yellow bird and ate it. The friends in the tree were very sad. They lost their yellow friend who used to sit on the hedge. +Once upon a time, in a busy little town, there lived a bunny named Bob. Bob loved to hop all day long. He would hop to the store, hop to the park, and even hop to school. + +One day, Bob found a comb in his room. He thought, "What can I do with this comb?" So, he picked it up with his little paws and tried to comb his soft, fluffy fur. But it was not easy for a bunny to use a comb. + +Bob hopped to his friend, a little duck named Daisy. Daisy was very good at using a comb. She showed Bob how to comb his fur nice and neat. They were both very happy and they hopped around the busy town together, looking their best. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She liked to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, mom was making a yummy cake. Amy wanted to help, so she got a big bowl and a spoon. Mom said, "Good job, Amy!" + +Next, mom asked Amy to get a knife. Amy got the knife and gave it to mom. Mom used the knife to cut open a bag. Inside the bag was sugar. Mom said, "Now we need to load the sugar into the bowl." Amy helped mom load the sugar into the bowl. They mixed it with other things to make the cake batter. + +When the cake was ready, mom put it in the oven. After a while, the cake was done. They took it out of the oven and let it cool. Then, they cut the cake into pieces. Amy was so happy to eat the cake that she helped make. It was the best cake ever! +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park. She saw a big tree with a clean hanger hanging from a branch. Mia thought it was a funny place for a hanger. She wanted to use it to hang her coat. + +Mia tried to reach the hanger, but it was too high. She called her friend Tim to help. Tim came to the park and saw the hanger. He said, "Mia, let's find a way to make you tall so you can reach the hanger." + +Mia and Tim found a big box. Mia stood on the box and tried to reach the hanger again. She was taller, but still not tall enough. Tim said, "Let's increase the height with more boxes." They found two more boxes and stacked them. Mia stood on the boxes, and she could finally reach the hanger! + +Mia took the hanger and said, "Thank you, Tim! Now I can hang my coat." They both smiled and played in the park all day. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He had a big farm with many animals. He had cows, pigs, and chickens. The farmer was very happy. + +One day, a man came to the farm with a fake chicken. The man said, "This chicken can clap!" The farmer was very surprised. "A chicken that can clap? I want to see!" he said. + +The man showed the farmer the fake chicken. The chicken began to clap. The farmer was so happy, he clapped too. All the real chickens on the farm started to clap. The farmer laughed and said, "This is the best day on my farm!" +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to run and play with her mother. They would run fast, jump high, and laugh a lot. + +One day, Kitty and her mother went to the park. It was a sunny day, and they were having fun. They saw a big dog that made Kitty tremble. She was scared and hid behind her mother. + +Her mother told her not to worry, the big dog was nice. The big dog came closer and wagged its tail. Kitty stopped trembling, and they all played together. They ran fast, jumped high, and had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very happy. One day, he went for a walk with his mom. On their walk, they saw a big temple. Tim thought the temple was very pretty. + +"Mom, can we go inside?" Tim asked. "Yes, Tim. Let's go and see," his mom said. They went inside the temple and saw many people. Then, Tim saw an adorable cat. The cat was soft and had big eyes. + +Tim wanted to meet the cat. He walked closer and said, "Hi, cat!" But the cat was scared. It jumped away and knocked over a vase. The vase broke into many pieces. Everyone was upset. Tim felt sad and they had to leave the temple. +One day, a little girl named Lily found a useful laser. She thought it would be fun to decorate her room with it. So, she took the laser and went to her room. + +In her room, Lily pointed the laser at the wall and it made pretty colors. She was very happy. She said, "Look, Mr. Teddy, the laser makes our room pretty!" Mr. Teddy, her toy bear, just sat and watched. + +Lily's mom heard her talking and came to see what was happening. She saw the pretty colors on the wall and said, "Wow, Lily, that's a nice way to decorate your room with the useful laser! You did a great job!" Lily smiled and kept playing with the laser, making her room pretty and colorful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was going on a trip with her family. Lily was very excited! She had to pack her bag with her favorite toys and clothes. She wanted to take everything she loved with her. + +On the day of the trip, Lily's mom told her to be careful with her bag. "Don't touch it too much," she said. But Lily was so happy, she didn't listen. She kept taking her toys out and putting them back in. She wanted to make sure she had everything she needed. + +As they were leaving the house, Lily's bag was open. She didn't know because she touched it too many times. On the way to the car, her toys fell out of her bag. When they got to their trip, Lily was sad. She didn't have her favorite toys with her. She learned that she should have listened to her mom and not touched her bag so much. +Once upon a time, in a big palace, lived a king and queen. They had a lot of things that needed to be organized. So, they asked their helper to do it. The helper was very good at his job and started to organize everything. + +One day, a bad man came to the palace. He wanted to take all the things that the helper had organized. The bad man was very sneaky and took the things when no one was looking. + +The king and queen found out that the bad man took their things. They were very sad. The helper tried to find the bad man, but he could not. The palace was not happy anymore. The bad man never gave back the things, and everyone was sad. The end. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a gifted boy named Tom. He was very good at making yummy treats. One day, Tom found a magic switch on the wall. He didn't know what it did, so he asked his mom. + +His mom said, "Tom, that switch can make your treats taste even better. But you must use it wisely and share your treats with others." Tom was excited and started to use the switch to make his treats taste better. + +Tom shared his treats with his friends and family. They all loved the taste and were happy. Tom felt good about sharing and learned that using his gift to make others happy was the best way to use his magic switch. And everyone learned that sharing is caring. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy had a cute kitten named Mimi. Mimi was very interesting because she liked to play with Amy's dresses. + +One day, Amy said to Mimi, "Mimi, let's play dress-up!" Mimi meowed and jumped into Amy's lap. Amy put a small, pink dress on Mimi. Mimi looked so funny in the dress, and they both laughed. + +Amy and Mimi played dress-up all day. They tried on all the dresses and had so much fun. When it was time for bed, Amy said, "Goodnight, Mimi. I love playing with you!" Mimi meowed and snuggled up with Amy. They both went to sleep, dreaming of more fun days together. +Once upon a time, in a land of winter, there was a little car named Speedy. Speedy loved to speed around on the icy roads. He would go very fast, leaving a trail of filthy snow behind him. His friends would watch and cheer as he went by. + +One day, as Speedy was speeding along, he saw a small, sad animal stuck in the snow. It was a little bunny, shivering from the cold. Speedy decided to help the bunny. He slowed down and gently pushed the bunny out of the snow. The bunny was so happy and thanked Speedy for his help. + +From that day on, Speedy learned that it was more important to help others than to just speed around all the time. He would still have fun with his friends, but now he would also make sure to help any animals he saw in need. And everyone loved Speedy even more for his kind heart. The moral of the story is that helping others is more important than showing off. +Once upon a time, there was a little ball. The ball liked to roll all day long. It rolled in the sun, and it rolled in the rain. The ball was very happy. + +One day, the ball saw a big shadow. The shadow was near a hidden tree. The ball wanted to play with the shadow. So, the ball rolled to the shadow and said, "Hello, shadow! Can we play?" + +The shadow smiled and said, "Yes, little ball, we can play!" The ball and the shadow played all day long. They rolled and laughed, and they had lots of fun. And they became the best of friends. +One day, a big rain came. It was crazy! A boy named Tim and his mom were in a hotel. They looked out the window and saw the rain falling down. Tim said, "Mom, look at the crazy rain!" + +Mom said, "Yes, Tim, it's raining hard. Let's stay in the hotel and play a game." So, they played a game in the hotel room. They had a lot of fun. + +When the rain stopped, Tim and his mom went outside. They saw a big puddle. Tim jumped in the puddle and splashed. He was happy. Mom laughed and said, "Tim, you are crazy like the rain!" They went back to the hotel, all wet and smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a green car. The green car loved to drive fast. It would drive up and down the street, making all the kids happy. The green car had a special job. Its job was to bring candy to all the kids. + +One day, the green car went to the candy store. It filled up with lots of candy. There were red candies, blue candies, and even green candies, just like the car! The green car was so happy to have all the candy inside. + +The green car started to drive around the town. It stopped at each house to give the kids some candy. The kids were so happy to see the green car and get their candy. The green car felt very proud and smiled as it drove away. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to collect sticks in the park. Every day, he would run and find the best sticks to bring back to his owner, a little girl named Sue. + +One day, Spot saw a big cat in the park. The cat was not nice and wanted to take Spot's sticks. Spot felt scared, but he wanted to be brave for Sue. So, Spot barked at the cat and wagged his tail. + +The cat saw how brave Spot was and decided to leave. Spot was very happy and proud. He collected more sticks and brought them back to Sue. Sue was so proud of her brave dog, Spot. They played in the park all day, and they were the best of friends. +One day, a little fish named Bubbles was swimming in the sea. Bubbles had a weird scale on his side. It was very big and shiny. Bubbles didn't know why he had this weird scale, but he liked it. + +Bubbles swam around and met a big fish named Fin. Fin saw the weird scale and said, "Wow! That's a cool scale!" Bubbles felt happy that Fin liked his scale. They swam together and played games in the sea. + +After a while, Bubbles started to realize that his weird scale made him special. Other fish liked his scale too. Bubbles and Fin had lots of fun with their new friends. Bubbles was happy to have his weird scale and realized it made him unique. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He lived in a small house with his mom and dad. Tim loved to play with his ball. He would throw it and kick it all day long. + +One day, Tim threw his ball high up in the air. It went so high that it hit the ceiling. Tim thought the ceiling was very tough. He wanted to see if he could hit it again. So, he threw the ball even harder. + +This time, the ball struck the ceiling really hard. Tim was happy and laughed. His mom and dad laughed too. They all had fun playing with the ball together. And from that day on, Tim knew that his ceiling was tough, but his family's love was even tougher. +Once upon a time, there was a playful dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and jump all day long. One day, Spot saw a big red ball in the yard. He wanted to play with it, so he ran to the yard as fast as he could. + +When Spot arrived at the yard, the ball was gone! Spot was sad, but he decided to search for the ball. He looked under the tree, behind the bushes, and even inside a small hole. But he could not find the ball anywhere. + +Just then, Spot heard a voice. It was his friend, the little girl named Lily. She said, "Spot, I found your ball! Let's play together!" Spot wagged his tail and barked happily. They played with the ball all day long, and Spot was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She liked to play in the kitchen with her mom. Lily loved to smile and laugh. One day, Lily's mom told her, "Tomorrow, we will make a big, loud surprise in the kitchen. You will love it!" + +The next day, Lily woke up very excited. She ran to the kitchen to see what the surprise was. Her mom was there, with a big pot and a spoon. She said, "Today, we will make the loudest soup ever!" Lily smiled and clapped her hands. + +Lily and her mom started to make the soup. They added many things to the pot. When it was time to mix the soup, Lily's mom hit the pot with the spoon. It made a loud "BANG!" sound. Lily laughed and smiled. They made the loud soup all day, and it was so much fun. At the end of the day, Lily and her mom shared the soup, and it was the best soup they ever had. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy dog named Spot. Spot lived in a small house with his family. He loved to play and run around, but sometimes he would bump into the furniture. + +One day, Spot's family received a big, new chair. It was soft and comfy. They put the chair in the living room. Spot was excited to see the new chair, but he was also scared. He didn't want to bump into it and make a big mess. + +Spot tried to be very careful when he played in the living room. But one day, he was running too fast and bumped into the chair. The chair fell over and made a loud noise. Spot's family was upset, but they knew he didn't mean to be clumsy. They helped Spot learn to be more careful, and soon he could play without bumping into the furniture. +Once upon a time, there was a kind queen. She lived in a big castle. She liked to listen to her people. She wanted to help them. + +One day, a little girl came to the castle. She was polite and said, "Hello, Queen. Can you help me find my cat?" The queen listened and said, "Yes, let's find your cat." + +They walked and looked for the cat. They found the cat in a tree. The queen helped the girl get her cat. The girl said, "Thank you, Queen." The queen was happy to help. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy onion. It lived in a big garden with many other happy onions. The grumpy onion did not like to play with the happy onions. It just sat in the dirt all day and did not smile. + +One day, a little boy came to the garden. He wanted to write a letter to his friend. The little boy saw the grumpy onion and thought it could help him. He picked up the grumpy onion and asked, "Will you help me write a letter to my friend?" + +The grumpy onion did not want to help. It was not nice like the happy onions. The little boy tried to make the grumpy onion help, but it just sat there and did not move. The little boy started to cry because he could not write his letter. + +The grumpy onion did not care that the little boy was sad. It just wanted to be left alone. The little boy went away, still crying, and the grumpy onion stayed in the garden. The happy onions tried to cheer up the grumpy onion, but it never smiled or played with them. The grumpy onion stayed grumpy, and the little boy never wrote his letter. +Once upon a time, in a small town near the shore, there was a big round ball. This ball loved to roll around and play with the kids. One day, a nosy little bird came to the town. The bird saw the ball and wanted to play too. + +The bird and the ball played near the shore, rolling and hopping around. They were having so much fun. But then, the nosy bird had an idea. "Let's play near the water," said the bird. The ball was not sure, but the bird kept asking, so they went closer to the water. + +As they played near the water, a big wave came and took the ball away. The nosy bird tried to help, but it was too late. The ball was lost in the sea, and the kids in the town were very sad. The nosy bird felt bad and flew away, leaving the town without their fun, rolling ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little chair. The chair was very stubborn. It did not like to stay in one place. It loved to move around the room and play with the other chairs. + +One day, the chair heard a word that made it very excite. It was the word "party". The chair wanted to be a part of the party. So, it moved and moved, trying to find the party. But the other chairs did not want to play with the stubborn chair. They said, "You need to learn to stay in one place." + +The stubborn chair was sad. It wanted to have fun at the party. Then, it saw a little boy. The boy was looking for a chair to sit on. The stubborn chair thought, "If I stay in one place, the boy will sit on me and we can both have fun at the party." So, the chair stopped moving and stayed in one place. + +The little boy saw the chair and sat on it. They both had a great time at the party. The stubborn chair learned that sometimes, it is good to stay in one place. And from that day on, the chair was not stubborn anymore. The moral of the story is that sometimes, we need to change our ways to have fun and be happy with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat pasta. One day, her mom said she would introduce her to a new, easy pasta. Lily was very happy and excited. + +The next day, Lily went to the kitchen. Her mom was cooking the easy pasta. Lily could smell the yummy pasta. She knew it would be very good. Lily's mom told her to wait and see the new pasta. + +Finally, it was time for dinner. Lily's mom showed her the new pasta. It was a fun shape! Lily loved the new pasta. She ate it all up. The easy pasta was very good. Lily's mom was happy that she liked it. +Once upon a time, there was a little motor. The motor lived in a big car. The car was red and shiny. The motor was very happy. + +One day, the motor wanted to go for a ride. It wanted to show everyone that it was perfect. So, the car went out with the motor. They went up and down the streets. They saw many people. The people liked the car and the motor. They said, "What a perfect motor!" + +But then, something happened. The motor went too fast. The car could not stop. The car hit a tree. The motor was sad. It was not perfect anymore. + +The motor learned that it should not try to be perfect. It should just try to be good. That is the moral of the story. +One day, a little boy named Tim went outside to play. It was a gloomy day and the wind blew strong. Tim did not complain. He put on his coat and hat, and ran to the park. + +At the park, Tim saw his friend, Lily. They played with a big red ball. The wind made it hard to catch the ball, but they laughed and had fun. Tim and Lily did not complain about the wind. + +After playing, Tim and Lily sat under a tree. They ate yummy snacks and talked. The wind made the tree's leaves dance. Even on the gloomy day, Tim and Lily felt happy because they had fun and did not complain. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a small dog with a big frown on his face. The dog looked sad and lost. Tim felt bad for the dog and wanted to help. + +Tim asked the dog, "Why are you sad?" The dog said, "I lost my toy ball. It fell on the ground, and I can't find it." Tim said, "Don't worry, I will help you look for your ball." + +They searched and searched until they found the ball. The dog was so happy that he stopped frowning. He said, "Thank you, Tim!" Tim felt proud and not ashamed for helping the dog. They played together and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue liked to brush her hair with her comb. One day, she was careless and lost her comb. + +Sue asked her friend, Tom, to help her find the comb. They looked everywhere, whispering to each other when they thought they found it. But they could not find the comb. + +In the end, Sue was very sad because she could not find her comb. She had to go to bed with messy hair. This was a bad ending for Sue. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a baby brother named Sam. Tim loved his baby brother very much. Sam was soft and small. + +One day, Tim and Sam were playing in the yard. Tim saw a big ball. He wanted to raise it high and throw it. But Sam was too close. Tim said, "Sam, move back, please." Sam did not listen. He wanted to play with the big ball too. + +Tim was worried. He did not want to hurt Sam. He said, "Mom, Sam won't move!" Mom came outside and helped Sam move away. Then Tim raised the big ball high and threw it. They all laughed and played together. Tim was happy that his baby brother was safe. +Once upon a time, in a big field, there was a little horse named Brave. Brave was a very brave horse. He liked to run and play with his friends. One day, Brave saw something new appear in the field. It was a big, red ball. + +Brave was scared of the ball at first, but he wanted to be brave like his name. So, he went close to the ball and gave it a little push. The ball moved! Brave was happy and played with the ball all day long. + +The next day, Brave's friends saw him playing with the ball. They were scared too, but Brave showed them how fun it was. Soon, all the horses were playing with the big, red ball. They were all brave like Brave, and they had lots of fun together. +One day, a fancy cat named Tom went for a walk. He saw a ball and wanted to play. Tom ran up to the ball and gave it a big kick. The ball went flying through the air! + +A cop named Joe saw Tom kick the ball. Joe thought it looked fun, so he asked Tom if he could play too. Tom said yes, and they took turns kicking the ball. + +As they played, more friends joined them. They all had a great time kicking the ball and laughing. The fancy cat, the cop, and their friends played until the sun went down. They were all very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the woods. One day, as he was walking, he found a big log. + +Timmy thought the log looked like it needed a good rub. So, he rubbed it with his hands. Suddenly, a genie appeared! + +"I am the genie of the log," said the genie. "You have been so obedient in rubbing the log. I will grant you three wishes." + +Timmy was so happy! He wished for a puppy, a big ice cream cone, and a toy car. The genie granted all of his wishes. Timmy was overjoyed and thanked the genie for his kindness. From then on, Timmy always remembered to be obedient and kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color on paper with her crayons. One day, she left her paper outside and it got wet in the rain. She was sad because she thought her paper was ruined. But then, the sun came out and her paper dried up. + +Lily was happy again and continued to draw on her paper. Suddenly, her crayon disappeared! She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She thought maybe a magical fairy took it. But then, she saw her little brother hiding it behind his back. She laughed and took it back, and they both continued to draw together on her paper. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the forest. One day, she saw a big mushroom and picked it up. She was so happy and showed it to her mom. + +"Oh no, Lily! That mushroom is not good. It can make you sick," said her mom, looking fearful. + +Lily listened to her mom and put the mushroom down. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and saw a big car speeding towards her. She got scared and ran to her mom. + +"Mama, I saw a car speeding! It was so scary," said Lily. + +"Don't worry, my dear. You are safe with me," said her mom, hugging her tightly. From that day on, Lily never picked up mushrooms again and always looked both ways before crossing the road. +Once upon a time, there was a child named Timmy. Timmy was very patient and loved to play outside. One day, Timmy saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. He leaned against the trunk and started to climb. + +As he climbed higher and higher, he saw a bird's nest. The nest had little eggs inside. Timmy was very excited and wanted to see the eggs up close. He leaned in and gently touched the eggs. + +Suddenly, the mother bird flew back to her nest. She saw Timmy and started to chirp loudly. Timmy got scared and quickly climbed down the tree. He realized that he should have been more patient and waited for the mother bird to come back. From that day on, Timmy learned to be patient and respect the animals around him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys every day. One sunny day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They played on the swings and the slide. Lily's friend, Timmy, had a camera and he took pictures of everyone playing. Lily wanted to take a picture too, so Timmy let her use the camera. She took a picture of her friends playing on the slide. + +After a while, Lily felt tired and wanted to go home. She said to her friends, "I'm tired, I want to go home now." Her friends said, "Okay, we'll play again tomorrow." Lily went home and showed her mom the picture she took with the camera. Her mom said, "Wow, that's a great picture. You're a good photographer." Lily felt happy and proud of herself. She went to bed early that night, feeling tired but happy from all the fun she had playing with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play baseball with his friends. One day, Timmy's favorite baseball bat broke. He was very sad. + +Timmy went to his dad and said, "Daddy, my baseball bat is broken. Can you fix it?" + +His dad said, "Let's go to the store and buy a new one." + +At the store, Timmy saw a beautiful new baseball bat. He clapped his hands and said, "Wow, that's a nice bat! Can I have it?" + +His dad said, "Sure, but we have to be careful not to break it like the old one." + +Timmy was happy with his new bat and played baseball with his friends every day. He made sure to take care of it so it wouldn't break. And they all clapped when he hit a home run with his new bat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to read magazines. One day, Timmy's big brother came into his room and took his magazine. "Hey, give that back!" Timmy said. But his brother just teased him and called him stupid. + +Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. He went to his mom and told her what happened. His mom said, "Don't worry Timmy, we'll get your magazine back." She went to Timmy's brother and said, "Give Timmy back his magazine right now. It's not nice to tease him." + +Timmy's brother felt bad and said sorry. He gave the magazine back to Timmy and they all hugged. From then on, Timmy's brother never teased him again. Timmy was happy and continued to read his magazines. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to hear stories from her grandma. One day, Lily asked her grandma to tell her a story. + +"Can you tell me a story, grandma?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, my dear," her grandma replied. "What kind of story would you like to hear?" + +"I want to hear a fair story," Lily said. + +Her grandma thought for a moment and then began to tell a story about a fair princess. As she spoke, Lily listened carefully and occasionally poked her grandma to ask a question or make a comment. + +When the story was over, Lily said, "That was a great story, grandma! Thank you for telling me." + +"You're welcome, my dear," her grandma replied with a smile. "I'm always happy to tell you stories." +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. The bear had a sore back and needed a massage. He asked his friend, a little bird, to help him. The bird flew over and started to look at the bear's back. The bear said, "It hurts a lot, can you help?" The bird replied, "Yes, I can give you a massage." + +The bird started to gently rub the bear's back. The bear felt much better. "Thank you for helping me," said the bear. "You're welcome," said the bird. "Your fur is so thick, it must be hard to get a massage." The bear nodded and said, "Yes, but you did a great job!" From that day on, the bear and the bird were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she went to the playground and climbed up the tall slide. When she got to the top, she looked down and saw a purple ball on the ground. She wanted to go down and get it, but she slipped and fell off the slide. + +Lily was okay, but she was scared. She saw a rail next to her and held onto it tightly. She took a deep breath and tried again. This time, she went down the slide slowly and carefully. When she got to the bottom, she picked up the purple ball and smiled. She was proud of herself for being brave and not giving up. From that day on, she always held onto the rail when she went down the slide. +Once upon a time, there was a pink bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to eat carrots and play with her friends. One day, Fluffy saw a little bird with a hurt lip. Fluffy felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. + +Fluffy decided to lead the bird to her cozy burrow so she could rest and feel better. The bird felt grateful and thanked Fluffy. From that day on, the bird and Fluffy became the best of friends. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind and help others, even if they are different from us. We can all be friends and make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red dress and loved to play outside. One day, she saw a big igloo in her backyard. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, look! Big house in backyard!" + +Her mom replied, "That's not a house, Lily. That's an igloo. It's where people in cold places live." + +Lily wanted to climb up the igloo and see what was inside. Her mom said, "Be careful, Lily. Don't fall." + +Lily climbed up the igloo and peeked inside. She saw a family of penguins! They were all black and white and waddled around. Lily said, "Hi, penguins! I like your home." + +The penguins replied, "Thank you, Lily. We like our igloo too." + +Lily smiled and climbed back down. She went inside to tell her mom about the penguins. From that day on, Lily visited the igloo and the penguins every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and sweets all day long. One day, she ate so much candy that her tummy started to hurt. She didn't feel good at all. + +As the day went on, Lily's sight became blurry and she couldn't see very well. She felt scared and didn't know what to do. Her mom took her to the doctor and they found out that Lily had eaten too much candy and it made her sick. + +Lily learned that eating too much candy could make her feel sour and sick. She promised to never eat too much candy again. From that day on, she only ate a little bit of candy each day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the zoo and seeing all the animals. One day, she saw a monkey swinging from tree to tree. The monkey looked so happy, and Lily wished she could have a monkey of her own. + +A few weeks later, Lily's parents surprised her with a big box. When she opened it, she saw a stuffed monkey inside. She was so happy and hugged the monkey tight. She named him George and took him everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily and George went to the park to play. While they were playing, a real monkey came down from a tree and started playing with them. Lily was so excited to see a real monkey, and George was happy to have a new friend. From that day on, Lily owned a stuffed monkey and a real monkey friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to play and run around in the park with his friends. One day, Buddy found a bone on the ground. It was a big and important bone. Buddy was so happy to have found it. + +Buddy's friends saw the bone and wanted to play with it too. But Buddy didn't want to share his special bone. He thought it was too important to let anyone else have it. So, he kept it to himself and didn't let his friends join in on the fun. + +Days went by and Buddy started to feel lonely. He realized that having friends to play with was more important than any bone. So, he went to his friends and apologized for not sharing. They forgave him and they all played together, including the bone. From then on, Buddy learned that sharing and being with friends is the most important thing. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Mark. Mark loved to play in the meadow with his friends. One day, they saw a big hole in the ground. Mark was curious, so he decided to enter the hole. + +Inside the hole, Mark found a treasure map. He was so excited that he hopped back to his friends to show them the map. They all decided to follow the map together. + +After a long journey, they finally found the treasure. It was a big box full of carrots! Mark and his friends were so happy that they ate all the carrots together. From that day on, Mark was known as a brave bunny who found the treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside every day. One day, she started to feel sick and her mommy took her to the doctor. The doctor listened to her chest and said her lungs were not healthy. + +Lily had to stay in bed and take medicine to help her feel better. She missed playing outside with her friends. After a few days, Lily started to feel better and wanted to go outside. Her mommy said it was okay, but she had to be careful. + +Lily went outside and started to run around. She was so happy to be outside again. Suddenly, she felt dizzy and fell down. Her mommy took her back to the doctor. The doctor said Lily's lungs were not healthy enough for her to run and play like she used to. Lily was sad and had to stay inside for a long time. She wished her lungs would rise up and be healthy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite lamp in her room that she loved to turn on every night. One day, Lily's mom came in and said, "Lily, I hear something outside. Can you hear it too?" + +Lily listened carefully and heard a loud noise coming from outside. She got scared and hugged her mom tight. "What is that noise?" she asked. + +"It's just a car driving by," said her mom. "Don't worry, everything is okay." + +Lily felt better knowing it was just a car. She turned on her lamp and snuggled up with her mom. "I love you, Mommy," she said. "I love you too, Lily," her mom replied. And they both fell asleep, feeling safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird with big wings. The bird was always hungry and liked to eat worms. One day, the bird was flying in the sky when it saw a big cloud. The bird flew into the cloud, but then it vanished! + +The bird was scared and didn't know what to do. It flapped its wings and flew around, trying to find its way out. Suddenly, the bird saw a little worm. It flew down and ate the worm, and it wasn't hungry anymore. + +Then, the bird flapped its wings again and flew out of the cloud. It was happy to be out of the cloud and back in the blue sky. From that day on, the bird made sure to always keep an eye out for big clouds so it wouldn't vanish again. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Freddy. Freddy loved to play with his friends in the pond. One day, Freddy saw a bright butterfly flying around the pond. He wanted to catch it, so he hopped and hopped, trying to catch the butterfly. But the butterfly was too fast and flew away. + +Freddy's friends laughed at him and said, "You can't catch a butterfly, Freddy. You're just a little frog!" Freddy felt sad and embarrassed. He hopped away from his friends and sat by the pond, feeling sorry for himself. + +Suddenly, he saw a little fish struggling in the pond. The fish was trying to jump out of the water, but it couldn't. Freddy knew he had to help the fish. He hopped over to the fish and told it to bounce on his back. The fish bounced and bounced until it finally jumped out of the pond and back into the water. + +Freddy realized that he may not be able to catch a butterfly, but he could still help others. He felt proud of himself for being kind and helpful. From that day on, his friends saw him in a new light and they all played together happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing all day long. One day, she decided to go on an adventure in the forest. She walked and walked until she found a big chest. The chest was very shiny and charming. + +Lily wanted to open the chest, but it was too heavy. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was a big bear! The bear was very angry and wanted to eat Lily. But Lily was very brave. She said, "Stop, Mr. Bear! I am your friend." + +The bear stopped and looked at Lily. He saw how charming she was and decided to be her friend. Together, they opened the chest and found a lot of treasure inside. Lily and the bear were very happy and danced around the chest all day long. From that day on, they were the best of friends and went on many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. He loved to play with his ball in the park. One day, he saw a new dog. Spot wanted to say hello and be polite, but the new dog struggled to understand him. + +Spot tried to welcome the new dog by wagging his tail and barking softly. But the new dog was shy and didn't know how to play. Spot didn't give up and kept trying to make friends. + +Finally, the new dog understood Spot's kindness and they became friends. They played together and had lots of fun. Spot was happy he didn't give up and was polite to the new dog. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was playing in the forest when he saw a big fox. The fox wanted to eat Benny for his lunch. Benny knew he needed to run away to escape the fox. He ran as fast as he could, but the fox was getting closer and closer. Benny didn't give up and kept running until he found a hole to hide in. The fox couldn't find Benny and went away. Benny was successful in escaping from the fox and was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to have a picnic in the park. They brought sandwiches, fruit, and cookies to share. + +While they were eating, Lily saw a big red flag waving in the wind. She pointed to it and said, "Look! A flag!" Her friend Emily said, "That flag is so attractive, it's my favorite color." + +Suddenly, Lily's mom came to surprise them with cupcakes. Lily said, "Mommy, you surprised us! Can we have the cupcakes now?" They all enjoyed the cupcakes and continued to play in the park until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a silly frog. He liked to jump and play in the pond all day. One day, he saw a fly and wanted to eat it. But the fly flew away and the silly frog had to struggle to catch it. The frog jumped and jumped, but he couldn't catch the fly. + +The frog was sad and went to his friends, the other frogs. They asked him what was wrong and he told them about the fly. The other frogs told him not to worry and that they would help him catch the fly. Together, they all jumped and caught the fly. + +The silly frog was happy and thanked his friends. From that day on, he knew that he could always count on his friends to help him when he struggled. And he never forgot how much fun it was to play with his friends in the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the rain. She would jump in the puddles and splash around. But one day, it didn't rain for a long time and Lily missed the rain. + +One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. He had an impressive new toy truck that could drive on its own. Lily was so excited to play with it, but then it started to rain. "Oh no," said Lily. "We can't play with the truck in the rain." + +But Timmy had an idea. "Let's put the truck in a big bowl and watch it drive around in the rainwater," he said. Lily thought it was a great idea and they had so much fun watching the impressive truck drive around in the rain. Lily didn't miss the rain anymore because she realized she could still have fun in it with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a duck. The duck was very angry because someone took her favorite toy. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Then she saw a hole in the ground and thought maybe her toy was buried there. + +So the duck started to dig and dig until she found her toy. She was very happy and played with it for a long time. But then she realized that she had made a big mess by digging a hole. + +The duck learned that it's not good to bury things in the ground because it can make a big mess. She decided to put her toy away in a safe place instead of burying it. From that day on, the duck was happy and her toy was always safe. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a good dog. He always listened to his owner and was very obedient. Max's owner loved him very much. + +One day, Max's owner went to work and left Max at home. Max missed his owner very much. He waited for his owner to come back, but he didn't. + +Max got very sad and started to cry. He wanted to go outside and find his owner, but he couldn't open the door. Max waited and waited, but his owner never came back. + +In the end, Max was very lonely and missed his owner so much that he stopped eating and drinking. Max got very sick and passed away. His owner never knew how much Max missed him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved muffins, especially blueberry muffins. One day, Lily's mom made her a blueberry muffin for breakfast. Lily was so happy and took a big bite. The muffin was so yummy! + +After breakfast, Lily went outside to play. The sun was shining so bright in the sky. She ran and played with her friends. They laughed and had so much fun together. + +Later that day, Lily went home and drew a funny picture of her and her friends playing. She showed it to her mom and dad and they laughed too. Lily was so happy that she could make them laugh. + +That night, Lily went to bed with a full tummy and a happy heart. She dreamed of blueberry muffins and funny pictures. And the sun continued to shine bright in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, let's make some cookies!" + +Lily was very excited and said, "Yay! I love cookies! Can I help?" + +"Of course, you can!" said her mommy. "Let's go to the kitchen and get started." + +In the kitchen, they mixed the dough and put it in the oven to bake. Lily looked at the oven and said, "Mommy, why is the oven so warm?" + +"That's because it's cooking the cookies in a special chamber," said her mommy. + +Lily smiled and said, "I can't wait to eat the warm cookies!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, Lily's mommy and daddy had some friends over for a visit. They all sat on the porch and talked while Lily played in the yard. + +After a while, Lily's mommy noticed that the grown-ups were getting stressed out. She told them to relax and enjoy the beautiful day. Then, she brought out a lovely ashtray and offered them some snacks. + +Everyone felt better and they all enjoyed the rest of the day together. Lily was happy to see her mommy and daddy's friends having fun. She knew that sometimes grown-ups need to relax too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read poems with her grandma. Her grandma had a big book of poems that they would read together. One day, Lily said to her grandma, "Can we read a poem about the moon tonight?" Her grandma smiled and said, "Of course we can, Lily. Let's read it together after dinner." + +After dinner, Lily and her grandma sat down on the couch together. They read the poem about the moon and talked about how beautiful it was. Suddenly, Lily's little brother Max came into the room and started making a lot of noise. Lily said to Max, "Please be quiet, we are reading a poem about the moon." Max didn't want to be quiet, so he said, "No! I want to be part of the poem too!" + +Lily and her grandma thought for a moment and then said, "Okay Max, you can be part of the poem too. You can be the little star that shines next to the moon." Max was very happy and sat down quietly to listen to the rest of the poem. From that day on, Lily, her grandma, and Max read poems together every night before bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to bake cookies. One day, she was baking cookies with her mommy when she accidentally left them in the oven for too long. Smoke started coming out of the oven and mommy quickly took out the cookies. + +Lily was sad because the cookies were burnt and didn't taste good. She said, "Mommy, can we fix them? I want them to be amazing!" Mommy said, "Don't worry, we can restore them." + +Mommy took the burnt cookies and scraped off the black parts. Then, she put them back in the oven for a little bit. When they came out, they looked and smelled amazing! Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, mommy! You're the best!" +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy was playing with his toys in the park. Suddenly, he saw a cop walking towards him. Timmy was scared because he had never seen a cop before. + +The cop smiled and said, "Don't be afraid, little guy. I'm here to help." Timmy felt better and asked the cop, "What do you use that stick for?" pointing to the cop's baton. + +The cop explained, "I use it to protect people and keep them safe. It's harmless unless someone tries to hurt someone else." Timmy nodded, feeling relieved. + +From that day on, Timmy knew that cops were there to help and keep everyone safe. He even wanted to be a cop when he grew up so he could use his own baton and keep people safe too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friend named Max who loved to play soccer. Max was very impressive when he kicked the ball. Lily loved to watch him play. + +One day, Lily and Max were playing soccer together. Max kicked the ball very hard and it went over the fence. Lily was sad because she thought they couldn't get the ball back. But Max had a plan. He told Lily to wait and watch. + +Max went to his house and came back with a ladder. He climbed up and got the ball back. Lily was very happy and impressed with her friend's clever idea. From that day on, Lily knew that Max was not only a great soccer player, but also a very smart friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety liked to fly high up in the sky and sing songs. One day, Tweety saw a big tree and wanted to land on it. Tweety tried to land on the tree, but it was too hard. Tweety tried again and again, but still couldn't land on the tree. + +Tweety felt sad and scared because it wasn't safe to keep trying. Suddenly, Tweety saw a kind squirrel named Sammy. Sammy was very graceful and knew how to climb the tree. Tweety asked Sammy for help and Sammy climbed the tree to show Tweety how to do it. + +Tweety watched Sammy carefully and learned how to land on the tree. Tweety felt happy and safe because Sammy helped. Now, Tweety could sing songs on the tree and fly gracefully in the sky. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big king who lived in a castle. He wore a crown on his head and had lots of treasure. One day, a little girl came to the castle and saw the king. She thought he looked weird because of his big crown. The little girl wanted to question the king about his crown, but she was too shy. + +The next day, the little girl came back to the castle and saw the king again. This time, she felt brave and asked him, "Why do you wear that big crown?". The king smiled and said, "I wear it because it shows that I am the king and I have lots of treasure." The little girl was happy to have her question answered and went home feeling proud of herself for being brave. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he found a huge button on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. + +"Look, Mommy! A big button!" Timmy exclaimed. + +"That's very nice, Timmy. But be careful, it might be dirty," said his mom. + +Timmy carried the button with him everywhere he went. He loved the way it felt in his hand. One day, Timmy accidentally swallowed the button. He started to feel sick and had to go to the hospital. The doctors tried to help him, but it was too late. Timmy had to stay in the hospital forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Tweety saw a charming flower in a garden. The flower was so pretty that Tweety decided to land on it. + +As Tweety sat on the flower, a strong wind started to blow. The flower began to twist and turn, and Tweety was afraid that it would break. Suddenly, the wind stopped and Tweety flew away. + +Tweety flew over the earth and saw many beautiful things. But Tweety always remembered the charming flower that had twisted in the wind. From that day on, Tweety decided to only land on strong and sturdy flowers. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat jelly, especially when it was warm. Every day, her mother would serve her a delicious breakfast, but Lily would always ask for more jelly. + +One day, Lily's mother decided to teach her a lesson. She served Lily a big bowl of jelly, but it was very cold. Lily didn't like it and asked her mother to warm it up. But her mother said no and told her that sometimes we have to be happy with what we have and not always ask for more. + +Lily learned that it's important to be grateful for what we have and not always ask for more. From that day on, she enjoyed her breakfast without complaining and was always thankful for the warm jelly her mother served her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play dress-up. She had a regular routine of putting on her favorite princess dress and pretending to go on adventures. One day, her mom told her it was time for a bath and to take off her dress. Lily didn't want to strip off her dress because she thought it was so pretty. + +"I don't want to take off my dress," Lily insisted. + +"You have to take it off for your bath," her mom replied. + +Lily grumbled but eventually took off her dress and got in the bath. As she played with her toys in the water, she thought about how much she loved her dress and how she couldn't wait to put it back on. After her bath, Lily's mom helped her put on her pajamas and tucked her into bed. + +"Goodnight, Lily," her mom said. + +"Goodnight," Lily replied. "Can I wear my dress tomorrow?" + +Her mom smiled and replied, "Of course you can, but you have to take it off for your bath first." + +Lily giggled and fell asleep, dreaming of all the adventures she would have in her pretty princess dress. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she wanted to find her favorite toy, so she searched all over her room. She looked under her bed and in her toy box, but she couldn't find it. + +The next day, Lily's mommy said they were going to visit her grandma. Lily was excited because she loved going to grandma's house. When they got there, they had a yummy lunch and played games together. + +Later that night, it got really cold outside, so Lily's mommy gave her a warm blanket to snuggle up in. Lily felt cozy and happy, and she fell asleep dreaming about all the fun things she would do with her grandma on their next visit. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, while they were playing, Lily saw a man who looked very angry. He started to complain loudly about something. + +Lily didn't know what to do, so she ran to find the police. She saw a police car parked nearby and she told the police officers what she saw. They thanked her for being so brave and went to talk to the man. + +Later, Lily's mom asked her what happened and Lily told her all about the man who was complaining and how she helped by finding the police. Her mom was so proud of her for being such a good helper. From that day on, Lily knew that she could always go to the police if she needed help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty black dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily's mom asked her to wrap a present for her friend's birthday party. + +Lily was excited to help, so she went to get the wrapping paper and tape. But when she tried to wrap the present, she realized she didn't know how. She got frustrated and started to cry. + +Her mom heard her crying and came to see what was wrong. "What's the matter, Lily?" she asked. Lily showed her the present and said, "I don't know how to wrap it." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll show you how." She taught Lily how to wrap the present, and soon Lily was smiling again. She even put a bow on top of the present to make it look extra special. + +Lily was proud of herself for learning how to wrap a present, and she wore her black dress to the birthday party. Her friend loved the present, and Lily felt happy that she could help. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat broccoli because it was good for her. One day, her mom asked her to pick some broccoli from the garden for dinner. + +Lily went outside and saw that the broccoli was very heavy. She tried to pick it up, but it was too hard for her. She decided to ask her big brother for help. + +"Big brother, can you help me pick this heavy broccoli?" Lily asked. + +Her brother said, "Sure, I can help you. But remember, it's always good to ask for help when something is too heavy or hard to do on your own." + +Lily learned that it's okay to ask for help when you need it. And she also learned that eating broccoli is important for staying healthy. From that day on, she always asked for help when something was too heavy for her to pick up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mommy. One day, her mommy invited her friends over for tea. Lily was so excited to show off her baking skills. She helped her mommy make a yummy cake with whipped cream on top. + +As they waited for the guests to arrive, Lily started to feel worried. She didn't know if her cake was good enough for her mommy's friends. But her mommy told her not to worry and that everything would be okay. + +When the guests arrived, they all sat down and enjoyed the cake. Lily was so happy to see everyone enjoying her baking. She felt proud of herself and happy that she could help her mommy. From that day on, Lily knew that she could do anything she set her mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to climb high on the rocks. One day, her friend Timmy came along and wanted to climb too. But Lily disagreed and said, "No, it's too dangerous for you." Timmy was sad and went home. + +The next day, Timmy came back and climbed the rocks when Lily wasn't looking. He climbed too high and fell down. Lily heard the noise and rushed to see what happened. She saw Timmy lying on the ground, hurt and crying. + +Lily felt very bad because she disagreed with Timmy and didn't let him climb with her. She realized that it's better to play together and be safe than to disagree and have someone get hurt. From that day on, Lily and Timmy played together and climbed the rocks safely. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside, but one day it started to rain. Lily's mommy said, "Let's go inside and wait for the rain to dry up." + +Lily asked, "Can we have some grape juice?" Her mommy said, "We don't have grape juice, but we have some red wine." Lily said, "I don't like wine, it's yucky." + +Her mommy said, "Don't worry, this wine is reliable. It's good for grown-ups to drink, but not for little kids like you." Lily nodded and they sat down to wait for the rain to dry up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, she went to visit her friend Sarah. Sarah was happy to see Lily and gave her a big welcome hug. + +But then, they wanted to play different games. Lily wanted to play with dolls and Sarah wanted to play with blocks. They both disagreed on what to play. They didn't want to hurt each other's feelings, so they decided to be honest and tell each other how they felt. + +Lily said, "I really want to play with dolls. But we can play with blocks next time!" Sarah smiled and said, "That's okay, Lily. We can play with dolls next time too!" They both felt happy and played together with the dolls. From that day on, they always told each other how they felt and never disagreed again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She woke up one morning feeling very sick. Her mommy took her temperature with a thermometer and saw that it was very high. Lily felt very rough and didn't want to go to school. + +Her mommy called the doctor and they went to see her. The doctor checked Lily's ears, throat, and heart. Then, she asked Lily to shrug her shoulders up and down. Lily did what the doctor asked her to do. The doctor said that Lily needed to rest and take some medicine. + +Lily went home and rested in bed. Her mommy gave her some medicine and a glass of water. Lily felt better after a few days and was able to go back to school. She was happy to see her friends again and play with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a big pot in her house. Her mom told her, "Do not touch the pot, it is dangerous." + +One day, Lucy saw a cat playing near the pot. She wanted to play too. She forgot what her mom said and went to the pot. The cat jumped on the pot and it started to shake. + +Lucy's mom came in and saw the pot shaking. She said, "Lucy, remember what I told you. The pot is dangerous!" Lucy felt scared and said, "I am sorry, Mom. I will not do it again." The cat jumped off the pot and it stopped shaking. From that day on, Lucy never went near the dangerous pot again. +One day, a nice boy named Tim had a red wagon. He liked to lay his toys in the wagon and pull it around. Tim played with his wagon every day. He was very happy. + +One day, Tim saw another boy named Sam. Sam also had a wagon. But Sam's wagon was bigger and blue. Tim wanted to play with the bigger wagon. This made Tim sad. + +Tim asked Sam if they could play together. Sam said yes, and they took turns pulling the wagons. They put all their toys in the wagons and played all day. Tim and Sam became good friends. They learned that sharing was fun, and they were both happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a sister named Rose. They loved to play and be creative together. One day, they made a big tower with their blocks. + +As they played, a small bug came near the tower. Rose said, "Oh no! The bug will knock down our tower!" Lily thought hard and had a creative idea. "I will save our tower," she said. + +Lily got a paper and gently moved the bug away. The tower was safe! Rose smiled and said, "Thank you for saving our tower, Lily!" They continued to play and have fun together, happy that their tower was still standing. +Once upon a time, there was a big fly. The fly was very jealous of a bird. The bird could step on the ground, but the fly could not. The fly wanted to step like the bird. + +One day, the fly said to the bird, "I want to step like you. Can you help me?" The bird said, "Okay, I will try to help you." The bird tried to teach the fly how to step on the ground like a bird. + +But the fly could not step like the bird. The fly was very sad. The bird tried to help, but it did not work. In the end, the fly was still jealous of the bird and could not step on the ground. The fly was not happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was a happy dog. He loved to play and run in the sun. One day, it rained and Max got all wet. He wanted to be dry again, so he shook and shook until he was dry. Max was happy to be dry and warm. + +Max's mom called him inside for dinner. Max loved dinner time because his mom made yummy food. Today, she made his favorite, chicken and rice. Max wagged his tail and ate all of his dinner. It was so yummy, he wanted more. But his mom said, "No, Max, you had enough." + +After dinner, Max went outside to play with his friend, a little cat named Luna. They played and ran until the sun went down. Max and Luna were tired, so they said goodbye and went to their homes. Max went to bed, dreaming of more yummy dinner and fun days with Luna. +One day, a careless boy named Tim went outside to play. It was a cloudy day, and it looked like it might rain. Tim did not care. He ran and jumped, and he had lots of fun. He saw some celery growing in the garden. He thought it would be fun to pull it out and play with it. + +Tim started to pull the celery out of the ground. He did not know that the celery was very important to his mom. She worked hard to grow it. Tim played with the celery like it was a toy. He threw it in the air and kicked it on the ground. + +Soon, it started to rain. The rain was heavy, and Tim got very wet. He was still playing with the celery, but it was getting dirty and broken. When Tim's mom saw what he had done, she was very sad. The celery was ruined, and Tim had to go inside. He did not get to play anymore that day, and he felt bad for being careless with the celery. +Once upon a time, in a deep, deep forest, there lived a big bear and a small rabbit. They were very good friends. They liked to play together and eat yummy food. One day, they found a menu from a nearby restaurant. The menu had many tasty things to eat. + +The big bear said, "I want to eat everything on this menu!" The small rabbit agreed. So, they decided to go to the restaurant together. They walked and walked until they found it. The restaurant was in a big tree. + +Inside the tree, they saw many other animals eating and talking. The big bear and small rabbit sat down at a table. They looked at the menu again. The big bear said, "I want to eat this, and this, and this!" The small rabbit said, "I want to eat this, and this, and this too!" + +The big bear and small rabbit ate and ate until they were very full. They were so happy that they had found the menu. After they finished eating, they decided to remain at the restaurant and talk with the other animals. They made many new friends that day. From then on, the big bear and small rabbit loved to visit the restaurant in the deep, deep forest. +Once upon a time, there was a navy boat. It was a big boat that lived in the sea. The boat was different because it could talk to the fish. The fish liked the boat very much. + +One day, the boat saw a little fish who was very hungry. The boat wanted to help the little fish. So, the boat decided to feed the little fish. The boat gave the little fish some food, and the little fish was very happy. + +The little fish told all the other fish about the nice navy boat. Soon, all the fish wanted to be friends with the boat. The boat was happy to have so many friends. They all played together in the sea, and the boat continued to feed the fish. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Tommy. Tommy had four big tires. He loved to drive fast and play with his friends. But Tommy was very patient. He knew that he needed to wait for the right time to play. + +One day, Tommy had a dream. In his dream, he saw a big hill. Tommy wanted to drive up the hill very fast. He thought about his big tires and how they could help him go up the hill. He was excited to try it the next day. + +The next day, Tommy went to the big hill with his friends. They all watched as Tommy went up the hill very fast, just like in his dream. His big tires and his patient waiting helped him reach the top. Tommy was so happy, and his friends cheered for him. The end. +Once upon a time, in a big blue house, there lived a girl named Amy. Amy loved to learn new things. She had a friend named Wisdom, who was a wise old owl. Wisdom lived in a tree near Amy's house. They played together every day. + +One day, Wisdom told Amy a secret. He said, "Soon, a prince will come to marry you." Amy was very excited. She started to get ready for the prince. She wore her best dress and made her room very clean. + +Days went by, and the prince came to the blue house. He saw Amy and fell in love with her. He asked Amy to marry him, and she said yes. They had a big party with all their friends. Wisdom the owl was very happy for them. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a fair land, there lived a little girl named Lily. She had a big red luggage that she loved very much. Lily would pack her toys and clothes in her luggage when she went to visit her grandma. + +One sunny day, Lily was playing with her toys when she saw a tiny frog. The frog looked sad and lost. Lily wanted to help the frog, so she picked it up and put it in her luggage with her toys. + +Lily remembered a story her mom told her about a frog that turned into a prince when a girl gave it a kiss. So, Lily kissed the frog, and just like the story, the frog turned into a prince! The prince was so happy to be free from the frog spell. He thanked Lily and they became best friends. From that day on, Lily and the prince played together and had many fun adventures with the big red luggage. +Once upon a time, there was a big bird. The bird had a big egg. The bird was very sad. The bird felt miserable. The bird did not know what to do with the egg. + +One day, a little boy named Mark came to see the bird. Mark saw the egg and the sad bird. Mark wanted to help. He said, "Don't be sad, bird. I will help you take care of your egg." + +Mark and the bird became friends. They took care of the egg together. They played with the egg and kept it warm. One day, the egg cracked open. A little baby bird came out. The big bird was so happy. Mark was happy too. + +The big bird and Mark learned that when you help others, you feel happy too. The moral of the story is: helping others can make you feel happy and not miserable. +Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a big palace. The palace was very high and pretty. In the palace lived a king and queen. They loved to go to the park and play with their little dog. + +One day, they went to the park near the palace. The sky was full of dark clouds. The king and queen didn't see the clouds. They played with their dog and had fun. The little dog ran around, and they laughed. + +The dark clouds came closer. It started to rain. The rain got heavy and the wind blew hard. The king and queen tried to run back to the palace, but they fell in the mud. The little dog got lost in the park. They looked for their dog, but they couldn't find him. The king and queen were very sad. They went back to the palace, all wet and muddy, without their little dog. +Once upon a time, there was a fireman named Tom. Tom was a very nice man who liked to help people. He wore a big red hat and had a big red truck. Tom's job was to rescue people when they were in trouble. + +One day, Tom heard a little cat stuck in a tree. The cat was scared and needed help. Tom put on his big red hat, jumped in his big red truck, and drove very fast to rescue the cat. The cat was very happy to see Tom and knew he would save her. + +Tom climbed the tree and picked up the little cat. He held her close to make her feel comfortable. Then, Tom and the cat went down the tree and got into the big red truck. The cat was so happy to be safe, she purred all the way home. Tom the fireman had saved the day! +Once upon a time, there was a turkey named Tom. Tom liked to sail on the big blue sea. One day, Tom met a big fish while he was sailing. The big fish was sad. + +"Why are you sad?" Tom asked the fish. The fish said, "My friend is dead. I am all alone now." Tom felt sad for the fish too. + +Tom had an idea. He said, "Let's sail together and find new friends!" The fish agreed, and they sailed together. They met many new friends on their journey. The fish was not sad anymore. The moral of the story is: when you feel sad, sharing your feelings with a friend can help you feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a strong dad and his little daughter. They loved to play together. The dad was very reliable. He always took care of his daughter. + +One day, they went to the park. The daughter saw a big red ball. She wanted to play with it. But it was too high for her to reach. She asked her dad to help her. + +The dad used his strong arms to lift her up. The daughter reached the ball and smiled. They played with the ball all day. The daughter was happy because her dad was always there to help her. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the park with her mom. They had a tasty picnic with sandwiches and juice. Lucy was very happy. + +Lucy saw a big red truck near the park. She asked her mom, "What is that?" Her mom said, "That is a fire truck. It is for emergencies." Lucy liked the big red truck. + +A fireman saw Lucy looking at the truck. He said, "Hi, do you want to see inside?" Lucy asked, "Can I?" The fireman said, "Yes, come on!" Lucy and her mom went inside the fire truck. Lucy felt like a hero. +One day, a girl named Mia wanted to build a big tower. She went outside to play. The sun was shining and it was a mild day. Mia started to build her tower with blocks. She was happy. + +Soon, dark clouds came and the rain started to fall. Mia was sad. She didn't want her tower to get wet. She tried to cover it with her hands, but the rain was too strong. The rain made her tower wet and weak. + +In the end, the rain made Mia's tower fall down. Mia was very sad. She went inside her house and cried. Her tower was gone, and she couldn't build it again today. The rain had won, and Mia felt bad. +Once upon a time, there was a judge named Mr. Nice. He was very attractive and kind. He lived in a small town with many people. + +One day, Mr. Nice went to the park. He saw a lost dog. The dog was sad and scared. Mr. Nice wanted to help the dog. He asked the people in the park, "Do you know this dog's name?" + +A little girl named Amy came to Mr. Nice. She said, "Yes, the dog's name is Fluffy. He is my friend." Amy was happy to see Fluffy again. Mr. Nice was happy too because he helped the dog find his friend. + +From that day on, Mr. Nice, Amy, and Fluffy became good friends. They played together in the park every day. Everyone in the town loved Mr. Nice, the kind and attractive judge. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Spot. Spot loved to play at the park with his best friend, a little girl named Lily. One day, while they were at the park, they saw a squirrel. + +"Look, Spot!" said Lily, pointing at the squirrel. "Let's play with it!" The squirrel looked at them and ran away. Spot and Lily ran after the squirrel, trying to catch it. But the squirrel was too fast for them. + +Suddenly, the squirrel climbed up a tree and could not get down. It was scared and cried for help. Spot and Lily wanted to help the squirrel. They tried to think of a way to save it. + +"Maybe we can find a long stick to help the squirrel come down," said Lily. Spot agreed and they searched for a stick. They found one and used it to help the squirrel get down from the tree. + +The squirrel was very happy and thanked Spot and Lily. "Thank you for helping me!" it said. From that day on, the squirrel became their friend and played with them at the park. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Bobo. Bobo liked to play near a bridge. He loved to drop his ball into the water and watch it float away. + +One day, Bobo met a big cat near the bridge. The cat said, "Hi, I am Kitty. Do you want to play with me?" Bobo wagged his tail and said, "Yes, let's play!" So, Bobo and Kitty played near the bridge. + +Bobo wanted to show Kitty how he could drop his ball into the water. But when he dropped the ball, it bounced and rolled far away. Bobo and Kitty ran after the ball, but they could not find it. They were very sad. The friendly fun day near the bridge had a bad ending because they lost the ball. +Once upon a time, there was a big bird named Bobo. Bobo loved to soar high in the sky. He would fly up and up until he felt dizzy. Bobo liked to look down and see all the small things below him. + +One day, Bobo saw a shiny symbol on the ground. It was a big, red heart. Bobo wanted to show his friends the symbol, so he picked it up with his beak and flew to find them. As he flew, he saw his friends playing together. They were happy and laughing. + +Bobo showed his friends the symbol and they all smiled. They knew that the red heart meant love and being kind to each other. They decided to keep the symbol to remind them to always be nice to one another. From that day on, they played together and took turns, making sure everyone had fun. The moral of the story is to always be kind and loving to your friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a fierce dog named Max. Max was big and strong, and he loved to play with Mia. They would run and jump in the yard all day long. + +One day, Mia saw a ball in the yard. She had the urge to kick it. She said to Max, "Let's play with the ball!" Max barked and wagged his tail. Mia kicked the ball, and Max ran after it. They laughed and played together. + +Mia and Max played with the ball until the sun went down. They were tired but happy. Mia looked at Max and said, "I'm so glad I own you, Max. You're the best dog ever." Max licked Mia's face, and they went inside to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. Lily loved jelly more than anything else. One day, her mom made her a big bowl of jelly. Lily was so happy! + +But then, Lily's mom told her she had to eat her vegetables first. Lily did not want to eat her vegetables. She wanted to eat her jelly. So, Lily refused to eat the vegetables. She crossed her arms and said, "No, I want jelly!" + +Lily's mom was sad. She wanted Lily to be healthy and strong. So, she made a deal with Lily. If Lily ate her vegetables, she could have her jelly. Lily thought about it and agreed. After eating her vegetables, Lily got to eat her jelly. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Lily. She had a big box with a lock on it. Inside the box, she kept all her favorite toys. + +One day, a naughty boy named Tom came to play with Lily. He wanted to see what was inside the box. Lily said, "No, you can't open my box. It has a lock." + +But Tom didn't listen. He found a way to open the box. When he opened it, all the toys inside the box scatter all over the floor. Lily was very sad. + +Tom didn't say sorry and just laughed. Lily cried and cried. Her pretty toys were all over the floor, and she had to pick them up all by herself. +Once upon a time, there was a peaceful town. In this town, there was a big garage. The garage was where people kept their cars and toys. + +One day, a big, loud truck came to the town. The truck wanted to destroy the garage. The people in the town were scared. They did not want their garage to be gone. + +A little boy named Tim stood up and said, "Please don't destroy our garage!" The big, loud truck stopped and listened to Tim. The truck said, "Okay, I won't destroy your garage." The people in the town were happy and thanked Tim for saving their garage. The big, loud truck left the town, and everything was peaceful again. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Elly. Elly lived in a nice forest with lots of trees and a big lake. Elly was very happy, but she wanted a friend to play with. + +One day, Elly saw a bird named Billy. Billy was sitting on a cheap, small nest. Elly said, "Hi Billy, do you want to be my friend and play with me?" Billy said, "Yes, Elly, I want to be your friend, but I need help to make my nest better." + +Elly wanted to help Billy. She used her long nose to pick up soft leaves and sticks. Elly and Billy worked together to make the nest nice and cozy. When they finished, Billy said, "Thank you, Elly! My nest is so much better now." + +After helping Billy, Elly and Billy played all day. They splashed in the lake and ran around the trees. When the sun started to set, they both settled down near the nest. Elly and Billy were very happy to be friends and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a cheerful church. In the church, there lived a happy boy named Tim and his mom. They liked to count things together. + +One day, a sad man came to the church. He said, "I lost my cat. Can you help me find her?" Tim and his mom wanted to help. They decided to count the places where the cat could be hiding. + +Tim said, "Let's look in the park, the store, and the school." They went to the park first, but the cat was not there. Next, they went to the store, but the cat was not there either. Finally, they went to the school and found the cat hiding under a big tree. + +The sad man was now happy. He said, "Thank you, Tim and mom, for helping me find my cat." They all went back to the cheerful church and had a big party to celebrate. +Once upon a time, there was a busy bee named Buzz. Buzz loved to fly around and wrap his wings around flowers. One day, he found a big maze made of flowers. Buzz was very excited to play in the maze. + +Buzz went into the maze and saw many pretty flowers. He wrapped his wings around them and smelled them. But soon, he realized that he was lost. Buzz felt scared and wanted to find his way out. + +Buzz remembered that he could follow the smell of the flowers he had wrapped his wings around. So, he used his nose to find the flowers he had visited before. He followed the smell and finally found his way out of the maze. Buzz was so happy to be out of the maze and back with his friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big bag of sugar. Tim thought it was great. He wanted to eat all the sugar by himself. Tim took the bag and hid it under his bed. + +At night, Tim's mom called him for dinner. Tim did not want to eat dinner. He wanted to eat the sugar. So, Tim yelled, "No, I don't want dinner!" His mom was sad but let him be. + +Later, Tim ate all the sugar. He felt very bad. His tummy hurt a lot. Tim's mom found the empty bag and knew what happened. She said, "Tim, you should not eat so much sugar. It is not good for you." Tim cried because he felt sick and his mom was right. +Once upon a time, in a small village, lived a nice girl named Lily. One day, Lily found a broken toy while playing outside. She wanted to restore the toy, which means to fix it and make it like new again. + +Lily asked her mom for help. Her mom said, "We should ask Mr. Brown, the fixer, to help us." They went to Mr. Brown's house, but he was not home. A stranger, someone they did not know, was there instead. The stranger had a serious face, which means he looked like he had important things to think about. + +Lily showed the stranger the broken toy. The stranger smiled and said, "I can help you restore it." He fixed the toy and gave it back to Lily. She was so happy and thanked the stranger. From that day on, Lily and the stranger became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a funny dog named Max. Max loved to play with his ball all day. One day, Max could not find his ball. He looked everywhere but could not find it. + +Max asked his friend, a cat named Lucy, "Did you see my ball?" Lucy said, "No, but let's look in the attic." Max and Lucy went to the attic. The attic was dark and full of old things. + +In the attic, Max and Lucy found a big box. Max said, "Let's load the box and take it down." They loaded the box and took it down. When they opened the box, Max found his ball and many other toys. Max and Lucy played with the toys all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a green chicken. The green chicken lived on a farm with many friends. The green chicken liked to play with the other animals on the farm. + +One day, the green chicken found an apple on the ground. The apple was not good. It was old and starting to rot. The green chicken did not want to eat the bad apple. + +The green chicken showed the bad apple to its friends. They all agreed that it was not good to eat. The green chicken and its friends played together and had a fun day. They were happy they did not eat the bad apple. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She liked to play outside in the park with her friends. One sunny day, Lucy went to the park and saw a little bird with a hurt wing. + +Lucy wanted to help the bird, so she looked around for something to make it feel better. She found a small, soft stone and offered it to the bird. The bird looked at the stone and smiled. Lucy put the stone under the bird's wing, and the bird felt better. + +The little bird was so happy that Lucy helped it. They became good friends and played together in the park every day. Lucy and the bird had lots of fun, and they were always there to help each other when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin lived in a big ocean with his family. Fin loved to play with his friends in the water. One day, Fin and his friends found something new. It was big and disgusting. They didn't know what it was. + +Fin's friends dared him to touch it. Fin didn't want to, but he didn't want to embarrass himself in front of his friends. So, Fin touched the disgusting thing. It was sticky and made Fin feel yucky. He swam away quickly to clean himself. + +Fin learned that it's okay to say no when you don't want to do something. He didn't have to touch the disgusting thing to be brave. The moral of the story is to always listen to your heart and do what you think is right, even if it means saying no to your friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to use the sink. He saw his mom use it all the time, and he thought it looked fun. But Tim was too small to reach the sink by himself. So, he had an idea. + +Tim asked his friend, Sam, "Can you help me use the sink?" Sam said, "Yes, I can help you. Let's find something to stand on." They found a wobbly chair and put it near the sink. Tim climbed up, but it didn't feel safe. + +Tim tried to use the sink, but the chair wobbled and he fell down. He was hurt and cried. His mom came in and said, "You should have asked for help, Tim. Using the wobbly chair was not safe." Tim learned that he should ask for help when he needs it, and not to use unsafe things. +Once upon a time, there was a reliable toy train named Tim. Tim loved to move with motion, going fast and slow around the tracks. He was always there to play with the kids and make them happy. + +One day, Tim was playing with his best friend, a little boy named Sam. They were having so much fun, but then Sam had to go eat lunch. Tim was left alone on the floor, waiting for Sam to come back and play. + +While Tim was waiting, he started to lose his motion. He tried to move but couldn't. He was sad and scared. When Sam came back, he saw Tim couldn't move. Sam gave Tim a big hug and put new batteries in him. Tim was so happy, he moved with motion again. They played together all day, and Tim was the most reliable toy train ever. +One day, a gentle cat named Tom found a big trophy in the park. He wanted to show his friends. Tom was so happy and ran to find them. + +Tom found his friend, the dog named Max. "Look at my trophy!" said Tom. Max looked at the trophy and said, "Wow! That's big!" They played with the trophy, but then Tom had to go home. + +On the way home, Tom missed his turn. He got lost and didn't know where to go. Tom was very sad. He sat down and cried. The trophy was too big for him to carry, so he left it behind. Tom never found his way home and the trophy was lost too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a friend named Tom. They liked to play together in the park. One day, Sue and Tom became restless. They wanted to play a new game. They thought and thought about what game to play. + +Sue had an idea. "Let's play a race game!" she said. Tom liked the idea. They decided to see who could run to the tree and back the fastest. The result would show who was the fastest runner. + +They started the race. Sue ran very fast, but Tom was faster. Tom reached the tree first and ran back. Sue tried her best, but Tom was still faster. In the end, Tom won the race. "Good job, Tom," said Sue. They were both happy and not restless anymore. They knew they could always find new games to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a strong beetle named Ben. Ben lived in a big garden with many other bugs. Ben liked to sort leaves and sticks to make his home neat and tidy. + +One day, Ben met a small bug named Sam. Sam was sad because his home was messy. Ben said, "I can help you sort your home. We can make it neat and tidy together." Sam was happy and said, "Thank you, Ben!" + +Ben and Sam worked together to sort Sam's home. They put the leaves in one pile and sticks in another. Soon, Sam's home was neat and tidy just like Ben's. Sam learned that when friends help each other, they can do big things. And from that day on, Ben and Sam were the best of friends. The moral of the story is to always help your friends and work together. +Once upon a time, there was a human named Sam. Sam was a very persistent person. One day, Sam saw a big red ball in a tree. Sam wanted to get the ball down. + +Sam tried to jump and grab the ball, but it was too high. Sam did not give up. Sam looked around and found a long stick. Sam started to poke the ball with the stick, trying to get it down. + +Sam kept poking and poking the ball. After a while, the ball started to move. Finally, the ball fell out of the tree. Sam was so happy and played with the ball all day. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a clumsy boy named Tom. Tom liked to play with his friends, but sometimes he would trip and fall. One day, Tom saw an olive tree. The tree was big and had many olives. + +Tom wanted to get the olives, but he was scared of falling. He asked his friends to help him. They said, "Tom, you can do it! Just take your time and be careful." So, Tom climbed the tree very slowly. He got the olives and did not fall. + +After playing all day, Tom and his friends were tired. They sat under the olive tree to rest. They shared the olives and enjoyed the shade. Tom learned that if he takes his time and is careful, he can do anything. The moral of the story is to be patient and careful, even when you feel clumsy. +Once upon a time, in a wild green forest, a little girl named Mia liked to wander and play. One sunny day, while Mia was walking, she saw a big chest under a tall tree. + +Mia opened the chest and found many toys inside. She took out a bouncy ball and started to play. While she was playing, a small bird flew down from the tree and said, "Hi! Can I play too?" + +Mia smiled and said, "Yes! Let's play together!" So, Mia and the bird played with the ball and had lots of fun. They laughed and played until the sun went down. Then, Mia put the ball back in the chest, and she and the bird went home. They became the best of friends and played together in the wild forest every day. +Once upon a time, there was a messy room. In the room, there was a toy box. The toy box had many fun things. One day, a little boy named Tim found a toy pistol in the box. He liked the pistol and played with it. + +Tim's mom said, "Put the pistol back in the toy box when you are done, or you might lose it." Tim played with the pistol all day. He made "bang, bang" sounds and had fun. But Tim forgot what his mom said. + +The next day, Tim wanted to play with the pistol again. But he could not find it. He looked everywhere. He was sad. Then, he remembered what his mom said. He looked in the messy toy box, and there it was! Tim was happy and promised to always put his toys back. +Once upon a time, in a big, big sea, there was a friendly boat. The boat liked to sail all day and all night. The boat had a bin on it, where it kept all its toys. + +One day, the friendly boat saw a big cloud in the sky. The boat knew that the cloud meant rain was coming. So, the boat put all its toys in the bin to keep them dry. + +Soon, the rain came down, but the toys were safe in the bin. The friendly boat kept sailing in the big sea. After the rain, the sun came out and the boat took the toys out of the bin to play. The boat was very happy, and it knew that the bin was very helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boat named Bob. Bob lived in a harbor. He loved to measure the water with his friends. One day, a big storm came to the harbor. All the boats were scared. + +Bob saw his friend, Sue, a small boat, in trouble. Sue said, "Help me, Bob! The storm is too strong!" Bob was brave and went to help Sue. They worked together to measure the water and find a safe place in the harbor. + +After the storm, Sue was very grateful to Bob. She said, "Thank you, Bob! You are a good friend!" All the boats in the harbor were happy and safe. They learned that working together and helping each other is important. And they all lived happily in the harbor. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy bear named Bobo. Bobo loved to take long naps under the big tree. One day, he saw a hive full of yummy honey up in the tree. Bobo wanted to eat the honey, but he was too sleepy to climb. + +Bobo thought of a plan to surprise the bees and get the honey. He waited for the bees to go away from the hive. When the bees left, Bobo jumped up and tried to grab the hive. But he was too slow, and the bees came back. + +The bees were angry at Bobo for trying to take their honey. They stung Bobo all over, and it hurt a lot. Bobo felt sad and went back to his cave. He learned that it is not nice to take things that do not belong to you. +Once upon a time, there was a lady. She lived in a big house. The lady had a cat. The cat was her best friend. They played together every day. + +One day, the lady and the cat went for a walk. They saw a big, dangerous dog. The dog looked at them and growled. The cat started to tremble because it was scared. The lady tried to keep the cat safe. + +But the dog was too fast. It ran towards the lady and the cat. The lady tried to run away, but she fell down. The dangerous dog bit the cat. The cat was hurt and could not play anymore. The lady was very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play with soap. One day, Fluffy found a big box of paint. + +Fluffy wanted to paint a pretty picture. She dipped her furry tail in the paint. She painted with red, blue, and yellow. The picture was very colorful. + +When Fluffy was done painting, she was covered in paint. She used soap to clean her furry tail. Fluffy's tail was clean and soft again. And Fluffy was very happy. +One day, a big rock lived in a park. The rock was very obedient. It never moved or made noise. It just sat there, being a good rock. + +A little boy named Tim came to the park to play. He saw the rock and said, "Hello, rock! Do you want to play with me?" The rock did not talk, but Tim pretended it said yes. They played all day, and Tim was happy. + +When it was time to go home, Tim said, "Goodbye, rock! Thank you for playing with me today. You are a very obedient friend." The rock did not talk, but it was happy to be a good friend to Tim. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy soldiers. One day, Timmy found an ancient helmet in his backyard. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. + +"Look mom, I found an ancient helmet!" Timmy exclaimed. + +His mom looked at the helmet and said, "That's very interesting, Timmy. But we need to be careful with ancient things. Let's lay it down gently and not play with it." + +Timmy was disappointed that he couldn't play with the helmet, but he listened to his mom. Later that day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw the helmet and wanted to play with it. Timmy remembered what his mom said and told Billy they couldn't play with it. + +Billy got upset and said, "But I want to play with it! It's not fair!" + +Timmy thought about what his mom said and replied, "We need to be careful with ancient things. It's important to respect them and not just play with them. Let's find something else to play with." + +Billy thought about it and agreed. They found other toys to play with and had just as much fun. Timmy learned that it's important to respect things that are old and special, even if we can't play with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very excited because it was a holiday and he was going to visit his grandma. + +Benny hopped along the path when he saw a little bird sitting on a branch. "Hello, little birdie," Benny said. "Why do you look so lonely?" + +The little bird replied, "I miss my family. They all flew away for the winter and I'm all alone." + +Benny felt sad for the little bird. "Don't worry," he said. "You can come with me to visit my grandma. She will be so happy to see you." + +The little bird was so happy and hopped onto Benny's back. As they continued on their journey, Benny realized that he wasn't lonely anymore because he had a new friend to keep him company. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his owner, Sarah. One day, Sarah gave Max a task to do. She told him to go to the store and bring back a sack of dog food. Max was very excited to help and wagged his tail happily. + +Max ran to the store and found the sack of dog food. He picked it up in his mouth and started to run back home. But then, he saw a squirrel and got distracted. He started to chase the squirrel and forgot all about the sack of dog food. + +When Max finally came back home, Sarah was very sad because she didn't have any dog food for Max to eat. Max felt bad and knew he had made a mistake. From that day on, Max always remembered his task and never got distracted again. +Once upon a time, there was a wolf who lived in the forest. He was big and furry, with sharp teeth and a howling voice. One day, he heard some music coming from a nearby village. He went to investigate and saw some children dancing to the beat. The wolf was amazed by their moves and wanted to join in. + +At first, the children were scared of the wolf, but then they saw he just wanted to dance. They taught him some steps and soon he was dancing with them. The wolf felt happy and free, it was an original moment for him. + +From that day on, the wolf would visit the village every week to dance with the children. They became friends and had lots of fun together. The wolf was no longer seen as scary, but as a fun and friendly creature. And they all lived happily ever after, dancing and playing in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a big melon. The melon was so heavy that nobody could carry it. One day, a fairy came and used her magic wand to shrink the melon. Suddenly, the melon became small and light. The fairy said, "Now you can carry the melon!" The people were very happy and they all shared the small melon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He liked to play with rocks and throw them into the pond. One day, Timmy's mom called him for lunch but he didn't hear her. So, she started to yell his name. Timmy heard his mom's worried voice and ran back to the house. + +When he got there, his mom was happy to see him. She gave him a sandwich and some juice. Timmy ate his lunch and told his mom about the rocks he had found. His mom listened and smiled, happy that Timmy was safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play and jump on her bed. One day, Lily jumped too high and hit the ceiling. The ceiling broke and fell down on the floor. Lily was frightened and cried for her mommy. + +Mommy came running and saw what had happened. She hugged Lily and told her not to be scared. Mommy called a man to repair the ceiling. The man came and fixed the ceiling so it was as good as new. + +After the man left, mommy told Lily that it's important to be careful and not jump too high. Lily learned her lesson and promised to be more careful. From that day on, Lily never jumped too high again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily was very happy because it was her birthday. Her mom and dad took her to a restaurant to celebrate. They sat at a big table and looked at the menu. Lily saw lots of yummy food and she was very excited. + +Suddenly, the waiter came to their table with a big cake. The cake was pink and had lots of candles on it. Lily's mom and dad told her that they had a special surprise for her. They gave her a gifted box. When Lily opened the box, she saw a beautiful dress. She was so happy and thanked her parents. + +After they finished eating, they went home and Lily put on her new dress. She felt like a princess and was very grateful for her special birthday celebration. She went to bed with a big smile on her face, feeling loved and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends in the park. One day, they saw a spiderweb on the tree. Lily's friend, Timmy, teased her and said she was scared of spiders. But Lily wasn't scared, she just didn't like the cobweb on her face. + +Later that day, Lily's mom told her that she was gifted at painting. Lily was so happy and decided to make a gift for her mom. She painted a beautiful picture of the park with the spiderweb on the tree. Her mom loved the gift and hung it on the wall for everyone to see. Lily felt proud of herself and happy that she could make her mom smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look up at the sky and see the stars shining bright. One night, she saw a shooting star and made a wish. She wished for a big, wide playground with lots of toys. + +The next day, Lily went to the park to play. But when she got there, she saw that the playground was small and old. She was sad because it wasn't what she had dreamed of. She sat down on a bench and looked up at the sky again. + +Suddenly, she saw another shooting star. She closed her eyes and made another wish. This time, she wished for her friends to come and play with her. And just like magic, her friends appeared and they had a great time playing together. From then on, Lily knew that sometimes dreams can come true in unexpected ways. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his ball. His ball was red and bouncy. Timmy loved to bounce the ball on the ground and catch it. + +One day, Timmy accidentally bounced the ball too hard and it went into the well. Timmy was sad because he couldn't get his ball back. He asked his mom for help. + +His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We will get your ball back. We just need to be tough and figure out a way to get it out of the well." + +Together, they came up with a plan. Timmy's mom lowered a bucket down the well and Timmy climbed inside. He was able to grab the ball and they both cheered with joy. Timmy was so happy to have his bouncy ball back! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a bench and decided to sit down. It was a regular bench, nothing special about it. + +As she sat there, she watched the other kids playing. She saw them jumping, running and playing games. Lily wanted to join in, but she didn't know how to play their games. + +That's when she decided she wanted to learn. She went up to the other kids and asked if they could teach her how to play. They were happy to help and soon Lily was playing and having fun with all the other kids. From that day on, she knew that if she wanted to learn something new, all she had to do was ask. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom took her to the doctor's office. Lily was a little scared because she didn't like going to the doctor. She was a fearful patient. + +When they got to the office, Lily's mom went to the front desk to order some paperwork. While they waited, Lily played with some toys in the waiting room. She saw other people waiting too. One lady was reading a book, and another man was looking at his phone. + +Finally, it was Lily's turn to see the doctor. She was still a little scared, but the doctor was very nice. He gave her a lollipop and checked her ears and throat. Lily was a good patient and listened to everything the doctor said. When they left the office, Lily felt much better and wasn't scared anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a musician. He played unusual music with his guitar. One day, he went to the park to play his music. Lots of people came to listen to him. A little girl liked the music very much. She wanted to take the musician home with her. But her mommy said no. So, the little girl took a picture with the musician instead. They both smiled and had a nice time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her adorable teddy bear so much that she took him everywhere she went. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the laundry. Lily was happy to help and asked, "What can I use to help you, Mommy?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "You can help me by putting all the dirty clothes in this laundry basket." Lily grabbed the basket and started putting the clothes in it. + +Suddenly, Lily's teddy bear fell into the laundry basket. "Oh no!" Lily cried. "My teddy bear is in the laundry!" Mommy reassured her and said, "Don't worry, we'll wash him too. He'll come out even more adorable than before!" + +Lily was relieved and continued helping her mommy with the laundry. She was happy to use her little hands to help her family. +Once upon a time, there was a big, old castle. It was so old that people called it ancient. In the castle lived a king and queen. They had a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play in the castle's garden. + +One day, Lily saw a butterfly. She felt happy and wanted to catch it. But the butterfly flew away. Lily felt sad. She sat down on a bench and thought about what to do. Suddenly, she had an idea! She remembered that her parents had given her a butterfly net. She felt excited and ran to get it. + +Lily went back to the garden with her net. She saw the butterfly again and caught it. She felt proud of herself. She knew that her parents would be happy when they saw the butterfly. Lily knew that she had the will to catch the butterfly and she did it! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and always wanted to know everything. One day, she saw a shiny red apple on a tree and had an idea. She wanted to pick the apple and eat it. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I pick the apple from the tree?" + +Her mom replied, "No, Lily. The apple is too high up and you might fall." + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. But then she had another idea. She got a long stick and tried to reach the apple. But the stick was too short and she couldn't reach it. + +Just then, her dad came and saw what she was doing. He said, "I have an idea. Let's use a ladder to pick the apple." + +Lily was happy and excited. She climbed up the ladder with her dad's help and finally picked the apple. She was so happy that she could see the apple up close and taste it too. From that day on, Lily learned that having ideas and asking for help can solve problems. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big boo-boo on her knee and it hurt a lot. Her mommy put a bandage on it to make it feel better. + +Lily loved to play with her dolls and her favorite doll was named Sarah. Sarah was very special to Lily because she was unique. She had curly hair and a pretty dress with flowers on it. + +One day, Lily went to the park with Sarah and her mommy. There was a boy at the park who was being mean and pushing other kids. Lily didn't like him and she said, "I hate that boy!" Her mommy told her that it's not nice to hate people, but it's okay to not like their behavior. So, Lily decided to play with Sarah and have fun instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the dirt and dig in the soil. One day, she found a small seed and decided to plant it in the ground. She watered it every day and watched it grow into a beautiful flower. + +One afternoon, Lily saw an old man walking down the street. He looked sad and had a cane. Lily went up to him and said, "Hello! How are you?" The man didn't hear her because he was deaf. Lily spoke louder and said, "Hello! How are you?" The man smiled and said, "I am good, thank you." + +Lily showed the man her flower and he said, "It's beautiful! Thank you for showing me." Lily felt happy that she could make the man smile. She said goodbye and went back to playing in the soil. From that day on, Lily made sure to say hello to the man every time she saw him. +Once upon a time, there was a robot. The robot was very hungry. He looked around for some food to eat, but he couldn't find any. Suddenly, he saw a boy pass by. The boy had a sandwich in his hand. The robot asked the boy if he could have the sandwich. The boy said yes and passed the sandwich to the robot. The robot was very happy and not hungry anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a happy giraffe with a long neck. He liked to eat leaves from tall trees. One day, he saw a monkey eating all the leaves from his favorite tree. The giraffe became very angry. + +The giraffe tried to chase the monkey away, but he was too slow. The monkey climbed up to the top of the tree and continued to eat all the leaves. The giraffe became even angrier and started to stomp his feet. + +Suddenly, the giraffe's neck became tangled in the branches of the tree. He couldn't move and started to feel scared. The monkey ran away, leaving the giraffe stuck in the tree. The giraffe never became untangled and had to stay there forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she was running in the yard and she stepped on a nail. It hurt her foot and she started crying. + +Her mom heard her crying and came outside. "What happened, Lily?" her mom asked. Lily showed her mom her foot with the nail in it. Her mom was upset and quickly picked her up to take her inside. + +"I'm going to warn you to be careful when you run outside. You don't want to step on any more nails," her mom said as she took the nail out of Lily's foot. Lily nodded and promised to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. Nemo was a normal fish that lived in an old fish tank. One day, Nemo wanted to dive to the bottom of the tank, but he was scared. + +His friend, a snail named Sammy, saw Nemo looking sad and asked him what was wrong. Nemo told Sammy that he wanted to dive to the bottom of the tank but was scared. + +Sammy said, "Don't be scared, Nemo. You can do it. Just take a deep breath and try." Nemo took a deep breath and dove to the bottom of the tank. He felt proud of himself and thanked Sammy for his help. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we are scared to do things, but with a little encouragement from our friends, we can do anything we set our minds to. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and he had a red car that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's friend Jack came over to play. Jack brought his toy fan with him. The fan was really fast and it spun around and around. + +Timmy wanted to play with the fan, but Jack insisted that they play with the cars instead. Timmy was sad, but he didn't want to make Jack upset, so he agreed to play with the cars. They raced their cars around the room and had so much fun. + +After a while, Jack got tired and asked if they could play with the fan now. Timmy was happy to share and they played with the fan together. They watched it spin around and around, feeling the cool breeze on their faces. It was a fun day for Timmy and Jack. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside in the sun. One day, she was playing in the park when she saw a boy crying. She went up to him and asked, "What's wrong?" + +The boy said, "I lost my mom's hand. She was holding my hand and now she's gone." + +Lily felt sad for the boy and wanted to help him. She asked him if he wanted to play with her and her friends. The boy nodded and they all started to run around and have fun. Lily's friends were very polite and included the boy in their games. + +After a while, the boy stopped crying and started to smile. He said, "Thank you for being so nice to me. I feel better now." + +Lily and her friends were happy to have made a new friend and they all played together until the sun went down. From that day on, the boy would come and play with them every day. Lily was happy that she could make someone feel better just by being kind and polite. +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 to a place called the port. Lily saw big boats and ships that were so beautiful. She wanted to learn more about them, so her parents took her on a tour of the port. + +Lily saw many different things at the port. She saw big cranes that lifted heavy things, and she saw people working hard to load the ships. She learned that the port was a place where things from far away could come to her town. + +After their adventure at the port, Lily went home feeling happy. She told her friends all about the beautiful boats and the things she learned at the port. From that day on, Lily loved going on adventures and learning new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Today, she was very excited because she was going to the park with her mommy and daddy. She got ready by putting on her favorite dress and her shiny shoes. + +When they arrived at the park, Lily saw her friend Timmy. He said, "Hi Lily, I'm ready to play!" They ran to the swings and said, "Whee!" as they went up and down. + +After playing on the swings, they went to the slide. Lily said, "I'm scared to go down." But Timmy said, "Don't worry, I'll go first and catch you at the bottom." Lily felt better and went down the slide with a big smile on her face. + +As they were leaving the park, Lily said, "Today was so much fun! Can we come back tomorrow?" Her mommy and daddy smiled and said, "Yes, we can come back tomorrow." And Lily went to bed that night feeling happy and ready for another day of fun at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while they were playing, Lily heard a noise. She stopped to listen and heard a loud growling sound. She thought it might be a monster! + +Lily's friend, Timmy, was very nosy and wanted to find out what the noise was. He went to investigate and found out that it was just a big dog barking. Lily was relieved that it wasn't a monster after all. + +From then on, whenever they heard a noise, they would stop and listen carefully before getting scared. And Timmy learned to not be so nosy all the time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Buddy. Buddy was a good dog and always listened to his owner. His owner loved him very much because he was reliable. + +One day, Buddy and his owner went for a walk in the park. It was very cold outside and Buddy's owner told him to stay close. Suddenly, Buddy saw a squirrel and ran after it. But then, he heard his owner calling for him to come back. Buddy stopped and froze in his tracks. + +His owner was very happy that Buddy listened to him and came back. They continued their walk and had a great time together. From that day on, Buddy always stayed close to his owner and was even more reliable than before. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small puppy named Max. Max loved to play outside in the yard, but his owner always told him to sit when it was time to come inside. One day, Max saw a shiny ashtray on the ground and he wanted to play with it. But his owner had told him not to touch it because it was not a toy. + +Max couldn't resist and he picked up the ashtray with his mouth. Suddenly, he heard his owner's voice saying "Max, sit!" Max knew he was in trouble, but he didn't want to drop the ashtray. He tried to run inside, but he tripped and fell, and the ashtray broke into small pieces. + +Max's owner was very upset and scolded him for not listening. Max felt sad and knew he had made a mistake. From that day on, Max always sat when his owner asked him to, and he never touched anything that wasn't his. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry was eating leaves from a tree when he accidentally got some stuck on his nose. "I can't breathe!" Jerry exclaimed. + +His friend, a monkey named Max, saw what happened and said, "Don't worry, Jerry. I'll help you." Max climbed up the tree and got some tape to stick on Jerry's nose. "Now, let's wipe your nose clean," Max said. + +Jerry felt much better after Max helped him. "Thank you, Max," Jerry said. "You're a good friend." Max smiled and replied, "That's what friends are for." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toy top, but one day he got bored of it. Timmy wanted to escape from his room and find something more exciting to do. + +He tried to climb out the window, but it was too high. He tried to open the door, but it was locked. Timmy felt sad and stuck. + +Then, he remembered something his mom had told him: "When you're bored, use your imagination!" So, Timmy started to imagine all sorts of adventures he could have with his top. He imagined it was a spaceship flying through space or a magic wand casting spells. + +Timmy realized that sometimes, the things we think are boring can become exciting with a little bit of imagination. He learned that escaping from a situation isn't always the answer, and that sometimes the best way to have fun is to use our creativity. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy sword, which was his favorite weapon. One day, Timmy's sword broke and he was very sad. His mommy told him not to worry, she would get him a new sword. She went to the toy store and found a cheap sword that Timmy would love. + +When Timmy saw the new sword, he was very happy. He wanted to play with it right away, but he needed to attach the handle first. His mommy helped him attach the handle and Timmy was ready to play again. He ran outside with his new sword and pretended to be a brave knight, fighting dragons and saving princesses. + +As the sun began to set, Timmy realized it was time to go inside. He hugged his mommy and thanked her for the new sword. He went to bed that night with his sword by his side, dreaming of all the adventures he would have with it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she found a big stone. It seemed heavy, but she wanted to move it. + +Lily tried to lift the stone, but it was too heavy for her. She asked her mom for help. "Mommy, can you help me move this big stone?" she asked. + +Her mom came outside and saw the stone. "Wow, that is a big stone," she said. Together, they were able to move the stone to a new spot in the backyard. + +Lily was so happy that she found the big stone and was able to move it with her mom's help. She played around the stone and it seemed like it was smiling at her. "Thank you, stone," she said. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a pen that she loved to draw with. One day, Lily's pen ran out of ink and it became empty. She was sad because she couldn't draw anymore. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, my pen is empty. Can you help me?" Her mommy said, "Of course, sweetie. Let's go get you a new pen." They went to the store and found a pretty pink pen. Lily was so happy and gave her mommy a big kiss. + +When they got home, Lily couldn't wait to start drawing again. She opened her new pen and started to draw a beautiful picture. She showed her mommy and her mommy said, "Wow, Lily, you are such a great artist!" Lily smiled and gave her mommy another kiss. From that day on, Lily knew that when her pen ran out of ink, she could always get a new one and keep on drawing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat some yummy spaghetti. Her mom cooked the spaghetti and put it on a plate with a fork. + +Lily started to eat the spaghetti, but it was too hot. She blew on it to cool it down. After a while, she realized that she forgot to put some sauce on it. She asked her mom for some sauce and her mom gave her some. + +Lily put the sauce on the spaghetti and ate it all up. She was very happy and full. She realized that the spaghetti was very tasty with the sauce on it. From that day on, Lily always remembered to put sauce on her spaghetti. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved when it rained because she could jump in puddles. One day, Lily's mommy took her to a fancy store. The store had lots of luxury things like shiny jewelry and soft blankets. Lily saw a pretty necklace and wanted it, but her mommy said no. + +Lily was sad and started to cry really loud. Suddenly, the sky turned dark and it started to rain really hard. Lily's mommy tried to hurry them home, but they slipped on the wet ground and fell. Lily hit her head and had to go to the hospital. She was okay, but she learned that sometimes wanting luxury things can make bad things happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to make her own lunch. Lily was scared at first, but she wanted to be brave. She went to the kitchen and found bread, cheese, and ham. She put them together to make a yummy sandwich. + +Lily was proud of herself for making her own lunch. She sat down to eat and realized she was not scared anymore. She felt brave and independent. From that day on, Lily made her own lunch every day and felt more and more brave. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen, but sometimes she would drop things. One day, she was helping her mommy make cookies when she accidentally dropped a teaspoon on the floor. + +Lily's mommy wasn't mad, she just asked her to be more careful. Lily felt sad and hoped she would do better next time. She picked up the teaspoon and tried again. This time, she was more careful and didn't drop anything else. + +When the cookies were done, Lily's mommy gave her a big hug and told her how proud she was. Lily felt happy and proud too. She hoped she could keep helping her mommy in the kitchen and not be so clumsy anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play in the sun. It was so hot outside that she had to wear her hat and drink lots of water. + +As she was playing, she saw some pretty flowers in the grass. She decided to pick them and take them home to her mom. She ran to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I picked these pretty flowers for you!" + +After giving the flowers to her mom, Lily continued to play outside. She saw a big trampoline and decided to jump on it. She jumped so high that she felt like she was springing into the sky! It was so much fun. + +Finally, when it started to get dark outside, Lily went back inside to take a nap. She dreamed about picking more flowers and springing even higher on the trampoline. It was a great day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big garden with lots of flowers and plants. The garden was very pretty and everyone loved it. But one day, a big storm came and made a big mess in the garden. The flowers were all over the place and the plants were broken. It was very messy. + +The owners of the garden were very sad and didn't know what to do. But then, a kind man came and said he could repair the garden. He worked very hard and fixed all the broken plants and put the flowers back in their place. The owners were very happy and thanked the kind man. + +After the repair, the garden looked even more beautiful than before. The landscape was perfect and everyone who saw it loved it. The owners were very grateful to the kind man who had helped them. They learned that sometimes, when things get messy, there are people who can repair them and make them even better. +Once there was a smart mouse named Mickey. He loved to eat cookies. One day, he saw a big cookie on the kitchen table. He wanted it so much, but he knew the cat was watching him. So, Mickey had an intelligent idea. He ran really fast to the cookie, grabbed it, and sped away before the cat could catch him. Mickey was so happy, he ate the cookie quickly and went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse. The mouse was looking for a warm place to live. He saw a big house and decided to go inside. He saw a little girl and asked her, "Can I live here, please?" + +The little girl said, "No, you cannot live here. You are a mouse and you might make a mess." The mouse said, "Please, I will be good. I just need a warm place to live." + +The little girl said, "Okay, you can live here, but you must not make a mess." The mouse was so happy and he stepped into the house. He found a warm place to sleep and he was very happy. + +But one day, the little girl's cat came into the house. The cat saw the mouse and chased him. The mouse tried to run away, but the cat caught him. The little girl was very sad and said, "I told you not to make a mess." The mouse was gone forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a train that went on a rail. The train had a big job to do, it had to take people to a faraway place. But before it could do that, it had to test if it was reliable. + +The train went on the rail back and forth, up and down, fast and slow. It did this many times to make sure it was reliable. The train was happy because it passed the test and it knew it could take people safely to their destination. + +The people got on the train and it started to move on the rail. It went fast and it went slow. But the people were not scared because they knew the train was reliable. They arrived at their destination happy and safe, thanks to the reliable train. +Once upon a time, there was a chicken named Chuck. Chuck had a colorful egg that he loved very much. One day, Chuck accidentally dropped the egg and it broke into many pieces. Chuck was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, his friend Ducky came to support him. Ducky told Chuck that they could fix the egg together. They gathered all the pieces and glued them back together. Chuck was so happy that he hugged Ducky tightly. + +From that day on, Chuck and Ducky took turns taking care of the colorful egg. They made sure it was safe and warm. Chuck was grateful for Ducky's support and was happy to have such a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a shy lady who loved to sing. One day, she went to a big party with lots of people. She felt scared and didn't want to sing in front of everyone. But her friends encouraged her and she began to sing. + +Suddenly, she noticed that her voice started to rot. She tried to stop, but it was too late. Everyone at the party laughed at her and she felt embarrassed. She ran away and never sang again. + +The shy lady was sad and missed singing. She wished she had been brave enough to keep singing, but she was too scared. From that day on, she never went to parties again and stayed alone in her house. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the market with her mom to buy a big, juicy melon. They found a nice melon and bought it. + +When they got back home, Lily's little brother wanted to play with the melon. He threw it around and accidentally broke it. Lily got upset and said, "Why did you do that? We wanted to perform a magic trick with the melon!" + +Her brother replied, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to break it. Can we fix it?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Maybe we can use some tape to fix it. Let's try that." They tried to fix the melon with tape but it didn't work. Lily's brother felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to break the melon." + +Lily forgave her brother and said, "It's okay. We can buy another melon and perform our magic trick next time." +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little bunny named Bun-Bun. One day, Bun-Bun wanted to go on an adventure. He asked his friends if they wanted to come too, but they were all too tired yet. + +Bun-Bun decided to go alone. He hopped and hopped until he found a big carrot patch. He ate so many carrots that his tummy got even more chubby! + +As the sun started to set, Bun-Bun realized he was lost. He didn't know how to get back home. But then, he saw his friends coming to find him. They all hugged and hopped back home together. Bun-Bun was happy he went on an adventure, but even happier to be back with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a favorite seat in his house, where he liked to sit and watch cartoons. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going on a trip to the beach. Timmy was excited because he loved the beach. + +When they got there, Timmy saw a big, stupid seagull. He didn't like the seagull because it looked mean. His mom warned him not to get too close to it. They found a spot on the beach and set up their things. Timmy sat in his seat and enjoyed the sunshine. + +Suddenly, the seagull swooped down and tried to steal Timmy's sandwich. But Timmy was quick and moved his sandwich away. The seagull flew away, and Timmy's mom told him he was smart to keep his sandwich safe. Timmy felt proud and continued to enjoy his day at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and build towers with blocks. One day, Timmy's little sister, Lily, came into his room and accidentally destroyed his tower. Timmy was very sad and angry. + +"Why did you destroy my tower?" Timmy asked Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Timmy. I didn't mean to," Lily replied. + +Timmy was still upset, but he realized that it was just a tower and that he could build another one. He hugged his sister and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can build an even more amazing tower together." + +Timmy learned that sometimes things get destroyed, but it's important to forgive and move on. He also learned that working together with others can create something even better than before. From that day on, Timmy and Lily built many amazing towers together. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to search for his toy taxi. He looked under his bed, but it was not there. He looked in his toy box, but it was not there either. Tim felt sad and hurt because he could not find his taxi. + +Tim's mom saw him crying and asked, "What's wrong, Tim?" Tim said, "I can't find my taxi and it makes me hurt inside." His mom hugged him and said, "Let's search together." + +They looked in the living room and found the taxi under the sofa. Tim was so happy, he hugged his mom and said, "Thank you for helping me search!" Then, Tim and his mom played with the taxi together, and they had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, in a big town, there was a popular subway. Many people liked to ride the subway every day. The subway was always busy and full of happy people. + +One day, a little girl named Sally and her mom went to ride the subway. It was their first time, and they were excited. Sally looked at her mom and said, "Mom, I want to sit on the subway!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Sally, we will find a seat and sit down." + +They got on the subway and found a place to sit. Sally loved watching the world go by outside the window. After a while, Sally started to feel tired. Her mom noticed and said, "Sally, it's time to rest." Sally closed her eyes and rested on her mom's lap. The subway gently rocked her to sleep, and she had sweet dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful little dog named Spot. Spot loved to celebrate with his friends. One day, Spot saw a big hill with a top. He thought it would be fun to have a party at the top of the hill. + +Spot went to his friend, Cat. "Let's have a party at the top of the hill!" he said. Cat thought it was a great idea. So, they went to the top of the hill to celebrate. + +At the top, they danced, played, and ate yummy treats. All of their friends came to celebrate with them. They had so much fun at the top of the hill. Spot and Cat were happy that they could be helpful and bring joy to their friends. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a clean city. In this city, there were many happy people. They liked to play and have fun every day. The sun was always shining, and the sky was blue. + +One day, a little boy named Tim found something in his yard. It was a small box. Tim decided to bury the box in the ground. He dug a hole with his little shovel and put the box inside. Then, he covered the hole with dirt. Tim felt happy about his secret. + +After some days, Tim went back to the spot where he buried the box. He dug it up and opened it. Inside, he found a beautiful toy car. Tim was so excited! He played with the car all day long. The clean city was filled with joy and laughter. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little dog named Max. Max was white and fluffy. He liked to play and run, but he did not like to learn new things. One day, Max's mom said, "I will teach Max to sit." + +Max's mom tried to teach him, but Max did not want to learn. He would run away and hide. His mom said, "Max, if you learn to sit, I will give you a big treat." Max loved treats, so he thought about it. + +The next day, Max's mom tried again. She said, "Max, sit!" This time, Max sat down. His mom was so happy. She gave him the big treat she promised. Max learned that learning new things can be fun and yummy. +Once upon a time, there was a little animal named Tim. Tim was a very kind animal who lived in a big forest. He had many friends who liked to play with him every day. They ran, jumped, and laughed together. Life was good for Tim and his friends. + +One day, a terrible big animal came to their forest. This big animal was not nice. He was mean and scary. He made a lot of noise and broke things. All the little animals were afraid of the terrible big animal. They didn't know what to do. + +Tim was brave. He knew he had to stop the terrible big animal. So, he talked to all his friends and made a plan. They all worked together to stop the big animal. They used their voices and made loud noises. The terrible big animal got scared and ran away. Tim and his friends were happy again. They played and laughed in their forest, knowing they could stop anything if they worked together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park. Her favorite thing to do there was to slide down the big, red slide. Lily's heart would beat fast with excitement every time she went to the park. + +One sunny day, Lily went to the park with her mom. They saw a little boy crying near the slide. Lily wanted to help him. She was a careful girl and didn't want anyone to be sad. + +Lily walked up to the boy and asked him what was wrong. He said he was scared to slide down the big, red slide. Lily held his hand and told him she would help him. They went down the slide together. The little boy was so happy and thanked Lily. They became good friends and played at the park every day. And from that day on, they always slid down the slide with their hearts full of joy. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom. Lily had no friends to play with, so she often played with her toys. + +One day, Lily found a bottle of perfume in her mom's room. She thought it smelled nice. She put some on her toys to make them smell nice too. + +Later, Lily's mom came home and smelled the perfume. She asked, "Lily, did you use my perfume?" Lily said, "Yes, Mom. I wanted my toys to smell nice." Her mom smiled and said, "That's okay, but be careful. The perfume can burn if it gets too hot." + +From that day on, Lily and her mom would put on perfume together. They were not lonely anymore because they had each other. And they always remembered to be careful with the perfume. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there lived a small animal. The small animal was a little ignorant. It did not know many things about the forest and other animals. One day, the small animal met a big animal. The big animal was nice and told the small animal to kneel when it saw danger. + +The small animal was happy to learn this. It went on playing in the forest. One day, it saw a snake. The snake looked scary. The small animal remembered what the big animal said and knelt down. But the snake did not go away. The small animal was scared. + +In the end, the snake bit the small animal. The small animal got very sick and could not play anymore. The moral of the story is to not be ignorant and always learn more about the world around us. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was playing outside with his toy car. Tim was tired, so he sat down under a big tree. He saw a stream with water near the tree. Tim thought it would be fun to play with the water. + +He went to the stream and put his toy car in the water. The car floated on the water. Tim was happy. Then, he heard a voice say, "Hello!" Tim looked around and saw a little frog. The frog jumped and said, "I live in the stream. Do you want to play with me?" + +Tim was surprised. He said, "Yes, I want to play with you!" So, Tim and the frog played in the water with the toy car. They had so much fun. After a while, they were both tired. They sat down under the big tree and talked. Tim had a new friend, and they played together every day. +One day, a bird named Tim wanted to soar high in the sky. He flapped his wings and flew up, up, up. Tim was so happy to be flying high. + +Tim had a friend named Sue. Sue was upset because she lost her diary. She looked everywhere for it. Sue asked Tim, "Have you seen my diary?" Tim shook his head and said, "No, but I will help you find it!" + +Together, Tim and Sue looked for the diary. They looked in the tree, on the ground, and even in the pond. Then, Tim saw something in the sky. It was Sue's diary! It was stuck in a big, high tree. + +Tim soared up to the tree and got the diary for Sue. Sue was so happy and said, "Thank you, Tim!" They were both happy and played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a pink frog. The frog lived by a big pond. One day, the pink frog wanted to play on the water. + +The pink frog had an idea. He would order a raft to float on the water. He asked his friend, the bird, to help him. The bird flew away and came back with a raft. + +The pink frog and the bird put the raft on the water. They climbed on the raft and started to play. They had so much fun on the raft all day long. The pink frog was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sam. Sam loved to play with his best friend, a little bird named Billy. One sunny day, they were playing in the forest when they found a small acorn. Sam picked up the acorn to examine it. + +"Look, Billy, I found an acorn!" said Sam with a big smile. "Let's share it!" + +"No, I want it all for myself!" said Billy, grabbing the acorn from Sam's hands. They began to argue about who would keep the acorn. + +As they argued, a wise old owl saw them and came down from his tree. "Why are you two fighting?" he asked. + +"We found this acorn, and we both want it," said Sam, feeling sad. + +The wise old owl thought for a moment and then said, "Why don't you plant the acorn in the ground? That way, it will grow into a big tree, and you can both enjoy it." + +Sam and Billy liked this idea. They planted the acorn and watched as it grew into a big, strong tree. They played together in its branches and enjoyed the shade it gave them. And they never fought over an acorn again. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice-cream. One day, she saw an ice-cream truck and ran to it. She wanted to ask for her favorite ice-cream. + +"Can I have ice-cream, please?" Lily asked the ice-cream man. The ice-cream man smiled and gave her a big ice-cream cone. Lily was very happy. + +On her way home, Lily saw a little boy crying on the side of the road. She walked up to him and asked, "Why are you sad?" The little boy said that he lost his toy. Lily thought about her ice-cream and decided to be useful. She gave the boy her ice-cream to make him feel better. The little boy stopped crying and smiled. + +Lily felt good about helping the little boy, even though she didn't have her ice-cream anymore. She learned that being kind and useful to others can make you feel even happier than having an ice-cream. + +The moral of the story is: It's nice to be kind and helpful to others, even if it means giving up something you like. +One day, a cat and a dog were playing in the park. They saw a boy doing a jog. The cat said, "Why is he doing that? It looks stupid." The dog replied, "I don't know, but it looks fun!" + +The cat and the dog decided to try the jog too. They ran and ran, but the cat started to suffer. "Ouch! My leg hurts," the cat cried. The dog said, "Let's stop and rest for a bit." + +After resting, the cat and the dog continued their jog. They saw the boy who was jogging before. He smiled at them and said, "Good job, friends! Jogging is fun, isn't it?" The cat and the dog laughed and agreed, "Yes, it is fun!" +Once upon a time, in a big green park, there was a little bee. The bee loved to bounce from one flower to another. He liked to play all day long. + +One sunny day, while the bee was bouncing on a pretty red flower, he saw a big, frightened dog. The dog was scared of the bee because he thought the bee would sting him. The dog ran away very fast. + +The little bee felt sad because he didn't want to scare the dog. So, the bee decided to bounce to another part of the park. There, he found a friendly cat who liked to play with him. They had fun bouncing and playing together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Bobo. Bobo loved to scare his friends for fun. One day, Bobo found a wrap. It was an original wrap that no one had seen before. He thought it would be fun to use the wrap to play a trick on his friends. + +Bobo put the wrap around him and went to see his friend, Little Bunny. He jumped out and said, "Boo!" Little Bunny was very scared and started to cry. Bobo felt bad and took off the wrap. "I'm sorry, Little Bunny. I didn't mean to make you cry," said Bobo. + +Little Bunny looked at Bobo and said, "It's okay, Bobo. But it's not nice to scare your friends." Bobo learned that scaring his friends was not a good thing to do. From that day on, he promised to be kind and never scare his friends again. And they all lived happily ever after. The moral of the story is to treat your friends with kindness and respect. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey named Momo. Momo loved to eat bananas. One day, Momo found a big, mighty banana on a tall tree. He wanted to eat it, but his friend, a small bird named Buzzy, wanted the banana too. + +Momo and Buzzy did not agree on who should have the banana. They both wanted it very much. They talked about it and tried to find a way to share the banana. But Momo and Buzzy still disagreed. + +Then, a wise old turtle named Mr. T came by. He saw Momo and Buzzy disagreeing about the mighty banana. Mr. T said, "Why not break the banana in half and share it?" Momo and Buzzy thought it was a good idea. They broke the banana in half and shared it. They were both happy and thanked Mr. T for helping them. And from that day on, Momo and Buzzy agreed to always share and be good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy bear named Bob. Tim loved Bob very much. They played together all day. + +One day, Tim fell down and felt pain in his knee. He was embarrassed and started to cry. Bob wanted to protect Tim and make him feel better. + +Bob hugged Tim and said, "Don't cry, Tim. I will protect you from pain." Tim smiled and hugged Bob back. They were happy and played together again. +One day, a little dog named Spot wanted to wear a costume. Spot found a big, red costume that looked like a dragon. He put it on and felt very happy. Spot was a clumsy dog, so he stumbled and fell as he walked around in his costume. + +Spot saw his friend, Cat, and wanted to show off his costume. "Look at me, Cat!" said Spot. "I am a big, red dragon!" Cat looked at Spot and laughed. "You look funny, Spot!" said Cat. Spot wanted to play, so he tried to bite Cat, but he missed because he was clumsy in his costume. + +Spot and Cat played all day in the sun, but Spot was still clumsy in his costume. He tripped and fell into a big mud puddle. His costume got all dirty and ripped. Spot was very sad. He tried to bite the costume to fix it, but he couldn't. Spot's costume was ruined, and he couldn't wear it anymore. The day had a bad ending for poor, clumsy Spot. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter named Tom. Tom liked to walk in the woods and look for animals. One day, he saw a fragile little bird with a hurt wing. The bird could not fly away. + +Tom wanted to help the bird. He said, "Little bird, I will help you. Don't resist, I will be gentle." The bird was scared, but it let Tom pick it up. Tom took the bird to his home. + +In Tom's home, the bird got better. They became good friends. The bird said, "Thank you, Tom, for helping me." Tom was happy to help, and they played together every day. +One day, a little dog named Max went for a walk. He saw a big house and wanted to see what was inside. Max walked in and saw a lot of rooms. He went into one room and saw a big chair. Max jumped on the chair and played. + +After a while, Max wanted to go home. He started to search for the exit. He looked in many rooms but could not find the way out. Max started to feel sad and scared. + +Then, Max saw a polite cat named Lily. Max asked, "Can you help me find the exit, please?" Lily said, "Yes, I can help you." She showed Max the way out. Max was happy and said, "Thank you!" Max went home and told his mom about his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a big bag full of toys. One day she wanted to play with her friends. She took her bag and went to the park. + +At the park, she met her friend Tom. They started to play with the toys. Lucy said, "Tom, remember to put the toys back in the bag when we are done playing." Tom nodded and said, "Okay, Lucy, I will remember." + +After they played for a while, Lucy noticed that some of her toys were missing. She started to worry. Tom saw her worry and said, "Don't worry, Lucy. I will help you find the toys." They looked everywhere and found all the toys. + +Lucy and Tom put the toys back in the bag. They learned to be useful and help each other. The moral of the story is to always remember to help your friends and not to worry because together, you can solve any problem. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little star in the sky. It was very high up and it loved to shine bright. Every night, the star would start to twinkle and light up the dark sky. + +One night, the star saw a little girl looking at it from her window. The little girl smiled and waved at the star. The star twinkled even more, happy to have a friend. + +The charming little star and the girl became friends. They would play and laugh together every night. The star would start to shine bright, and the girl would dance under its light. They were very happy and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little monster. The monster was proud of how big he was. He had a big, round belly and a long, wavy tail. + +One day, the monster wanted to have a party. He wanted to include all his friends. So, he went to each friend's house and asked them to come to his party. + +The party was so much fun. The monster and his friends played games, ate yummy food, and laughed a lot. They all had a great time. The monster was very proud to have such good friends. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a powerful lion. He was the king of the forest and all the animals cared for him. The lion had a special number, which was three. He liked the number three because he had three best friends: a bird, a monkey, and a turtle. + +One day, the lion and his friends had a big problem. A mean and big elephant came to their forest. The elephant was not nice and did not care about the other animals. He broke trees and scared everyone. The powerful lion knew he had to help his friends and the forest. + +The lion and his three friends made a plan to stop the mean elephant. They talked to the elephant and told him that he should care about the forest and the other animals. The lion showed the elephant how powerful he was by roaring very loud. The elephant saw how strong the lion was and decided to be nice. From that day on, the elephant cared for the forest and became friends with the lion and his friends. And they all lived happily together. +Once upon a time, there was a quiet cat named Tom. Tom had a toy that he loved. It was a rub ball. He liked to play with it all day. Tom was very happy because he owned the rub ball. + +One day, Tom went to play with his rub ball outside. He saw a big dog. The big dog saw the rub ball and wanted it too. Tom did not want to share his rub ball. He wanted to own it all by himself. + +The big dog was not nice. He took the rub ball from Tom. Tom was very sad. He tried to get his rub ball back, but the big dog was too strong. Tom lost his rub ball forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside. One day, he found a rake in his yard. The rake was old and sad. It was miserable because no one had used it for a long time. + +Tim decided to use the rake to help his mom and dad. He raked the leaves into a big pile. After working hard, Tim was very thirsty. He went inside to drink some water. His mom and dad saw the big pile of leaves and were so happy. + +The rake was now happy too because it was being used again. Tim learned that helping others can make everyone happy, even a miserable rake. +One day, a little boy named Tim was very excited. He went outside to play in the garden. There, he saw many flowers. They were pretty and colorful. Tim wanted to pick them all. + +Tim's friend, Sally, came over to play. She saw Tim with the flowers. "Don't destroy them," she said. Tim looked sad. He didn't want to hurt the flowers. Sally had an idea. They could look at the flowers and not pick them. + +Tim and Sally played near the flowers. They were careful not to destroy them. The flowers stayed pretty and colorful. Tim and Sally learned that it is good to care for things and not destroy them. They were happy to play and let the flowers grow. +One day, a little girl named Mia was very excited. She was going to visit her grandma. Mia put on her red scarf to keep warm. She loved her scarf because it was soft and warm. + +When Mia got to her grandma's house, they played with dolls and had a tea party. Grandma made Mia's favorite cookies. Mia was very happy she got to visit her grandma. + +Before Mia left, grandma gave her a big hug. Mia said, "Thank you for the fun day, grandma!" Mia went home, still wearing her red scarf, feeling warm and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable dog named Spot. Spot liked to pick up sticks with his mouth. One day, Spot went to the park with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. + +At the park, Tim said, "Spot, let's play!" They ran and played catch with a big, red ball. They had lots of fun. After a while, they were both very tired. They sat down under a big tree to rest. + +While they sat in the silence, Spot saw a big stick. He picked it up and brought it to Tim. Tim laughed and said, "Good job, Spot!" They played with the stick until it was time to go home. They walked back home, happy and tired. +One day, a boy named Tom found a coin on the ground. He picked it up and smiled. The coin was shiny and round. He wanted to show it to his friend, Sam. + +Tom walked to Sam's house. On the way, he saw a harsh wind twist a tree's leaves. The leaves danced and flew away. Tom held the coin tight so it would not fly away too. + +At Sam's house, Tom showed the coin to Sam. Sam was happy to see it. They played with the coin all day. They took turns twisting it in their hands. They had so much fun with their new shiny toy. +One day, a smart dog named Max found a big, red ball. He loved to play with the ball, but he was all alone. Max saw a little girl named Lily playing near the park. Max thought, "Maybe I can share the ball with Lily, and we can both have fun!" + +Max went up to Lily and showed her the ball. Lily smiled and said, "Wow, what a nice ball! Can we share and play together?" Max wagged his tail, and they began to play with the ball. They laughed and had a great time. + +As they played, a boy named Will came to the park. He saw Max and Lily having fun and wanted to join them. Will asked, "Can I play with you and share the ball too?" Max and Lily said, "Yes, let's all play together!" So Max, Lily, and Will shared the ball and had lots of fun. They all became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a happy baker named Tom. Tom loved to bake bread and cookies for everyone in his town. He had a big oven where he baked all the yummy treats. + +One day, Tom found a toy gun while walking to the store. He thought it would be fun to play with it. So, he took the toy gun to the park where he played with his friends. They all had fun pretending to be cowboys and chasing each other. + +But soon, Tom realized that playing with the toy gun was not as fun as baking. He decided to give the toy gun away and go back to his bakery. He baked more bread and cookies and shared them with his friends. Everyone was happy and enjoyed the treats. + +Tom learned that it's better to do what you love and share it with others, instead of playing with things that may not be as fun or helpful. And that's how Tom the happy baker made his town a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse. The mouse lived in a big house. The house had a fake tree inside. The mouse liked to play by the tree. + +One day, the mouse heard a cry. "Help me!" said a bird. The bird was stuck in the fake tree. The mouse wanted to help the bird. The mouse thought of a plan. + +The mouse climbed up the fake tree. "Hold on!" said the mouse. The bird held onto the mouse. The mouse pulled the bird out of the tree. The bird was free. The bird and the mouse were happy. They played together by the fake tree every day. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous gray elephant named Elly. Elly liked to play with her friends in the big green field. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. + +One day, Elly felt very tired after playing so much. She wanted to relax under a big tree. She found a nice spot and lay down on the soft grass. As she relaxed, she closed her eyes and listened to the birds sing. + +While Elly was relaxing, her friends came to find her. They saw her under the tree and decided to join her. They all lay down next to Elly and relaxed together. They felt happy and loved being together. And from that day on, they always took time to relax and enjoy each other's company. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to travel on the big water. One day, Ducky saw a big yacht. The yacht was pretty and white. Ducky wanted to go on the yacht. + +Ducky swam to the yacht and met a girl named Lily. "Hi, I am Ducky!" said the helpful duck. "Can I travel with you on your yacht?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Ducky! You can come with me. We will have fun together." + +Ducky and Lily traveled on the big yacht. They saw fish, birds, and other boats. Ducky was happy to be on the yacht with Lily. They became good friends and had many fun days on the water. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a brilliant red brush that she loved. She used it to keep her hair nice and neat. One day, Lucy could not find her brush. She looked everywhere but it was gone. Lucy was very sad. + +Lucy asked her friend Tom, "Have you seen my red brush?" Tom said, "No, but I will help you find it." They looked in the house, in the yard, and under the bed. But they could not find the brush. The two friends were upset. + +Just then, Lucy's little brother came in with the brilliant red brush in his hand. He had taken it to play with. Lucy was happy to have her brush back. She said, "Thank you, brother. Now I can keep my hair nice again." And they all played together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to look at the big, white moon at night. She always wanted to touch it. + +One day, Lily saw a big, white bird. The bird told her, "I can take you to the moon, but you must do something for me first." Lily was so excited. She asked the bird what she needed to do. The bird said, "You have to kneel and close your eyes. Then, I will take you there." + +Lily did what the bird said. She knelt down and closed her eyes. When she opened her eyes, she was on the big, white moon. Lily was so happy. She played on the moon all night long. When it was time to go home, the bird took her back. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered the big, white bird and the fun she had on the moon. Every time she looked at the moon, she smiled and thought of her special friend. +One day, a little kangaroo named Joey was very excited. He was going to play with his best friend, Timmy the turtle. They loved to play catch with a big, red ball. + +When they started to play, Joey would jump high and fast to catch the ball. Timmy was slow, but he tried his best. They played until Timmy said, "Wait, let's pause. I need to rest." Joey stopped and sat down with Timmy. + +While they were resting, a big bird came and took their ball. Joey and Timmy looked at each other and said, "We need to get our ball back!" They worked together to find the bird and get their ball back. Joey would jump high to look for the bird, and Timmy would walk slow and look on the ground. + +Finally, they found the bird and asked for their ball back. The bird was nice and gave it back to them. Joey and Timmy were so happy. They learned that even though they were different, they could still be best friends and have fun together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a gloomy day. The sky was full of dark clouds. A little girl named Lily was sad because she wanted to play outside. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and said, "Why don't you wear your pink coat and play outside?" Lily's eyes lit up, and she happily put on her pink coat. She went outside and saw a little boy with a pink ball. The little boy looked sad too. + +"Hi, I'm Lily!" she said to the boy. "Do you want to play with me?" The little boy smiled and said, "Yes, I'm Tom. Let's play!" They played with the pink ball and had lots of fun. The gloomy day didn't seem so sad anymore. They both accepted that even on a gloomy day, they could still have fun with their pink toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and make new friends. One day, while playing outside, she saw a weird bug. The bug was black and grey like ash. Lily was curious and wanted to touch it. + +Lily's mommy saw her and said, "Be careful, Lily! Don't pinch the bug. It might get hurt." Lily listened to her mommy and did not pinch the bug. Instead, she watched it crawl and fly around the garden. + +As Lily watched the bug, she learned that it was good to be kind to all living things, even if they looked weird. She felt happy that she did not hurt the bug. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be gentle and kind to everyone she met. +Once upon a time, there was a warm, sunny day. A boy named Tim and his mom went to the opera. Tim did not know what an opera was, but he was excited to go. + +At the opera, they saw people singing and dancing on the stage. Tim liked the music and clapped his hands. He asked his mom, "What is this?" His mom said, "This is an opera, Tim. People sing and dance to tell a story." + +When it was time to go home, Tim's mom had to pay for the tickets. Tim asked, "Why do we pay?" His mom said, "We pay to say thank you for the fun show." Tim was happy and said, "I like the opera!" They went home, and Tim told his dad all about the warm day and the fun opera. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tim. Tim lived in a big tree with many branches. One day, Tim saw a broken branch on his tree. + +Tim wanted to help his tree. So, he asked his mom if he could fix the broken branch. His mom said, "Yes, I will allow you to try." + +Tim tried to fix the broken branch. He used leaves and sticks to make it strong again. The tree was happy and Tim was proud. From that day on, Tim always helped his tree when he saw a broken branch. +Once upon a time, there was a big rock by a small pool. The rock was worried because it could not move. It wanted to see the world and make new friends. The rock saw the water in the pool and had an idea. + +The rock asked the pool, "Can you help me move?" The pool said, "Yes, I can help you." The pool splashed the rock with water, and the rock started to roll. The rock was happy and rolled away to see the world. + +As the rock met new friends, it learned that helping others was important. The rock always remembered the pool that helped it move. So, the rock helped others too. The moral of the story is to always help your friends. +Once upon a time, there was a proud dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his rope toy. He would run and jump with it all day. + +One sunny day, Spot went to the park with his rope. He saw a little girl named Lily. Lily wanted to play with Spot and his rope. But Spot wanted to play alone, so he ignored her. + +Lily felt sad and walked away. Spot saw that Lily was sad and felt bad. He decided to share his rope with her. They played together and became best friends. Spot was proud to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue liked to build with her toy blocks. One day, she wanted to build a big tower. She put one block on top of the other. But her tower was weak and it fell down. Sue was sad. + +Sue's mom saw her and wanted to help. "Let's put on our coats and go to the park," she said. Sue thought that was a good idea. Maybe she could find a way to make her tower strong at the park. + +At the park, Sue saw a boy named Tim. Tim was building a strong tower with his blocks. Sue asked him how he did it. Tim showed her how to build a strong tower by putting the blocks close together. Sue tried it and her tower stayed up! She was so happy. Sue and Tim played together and built many strong towers that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to design things. One day, Lily wanted to make a new friend. She thought and thought about what kind of friend she wanted. Then, she had a great idea! Lily would design a weird pony to be her friend. + +Lily worked very hard on her weird pony. She gave it big eyes and a funny nose. She also made it many colors, like red, blue, and green. She was very happy with her design. She knew her weird pony would be a great friend, but she didn't know how to make it real. + +One day, Lily found a magic wand in her toy box. She didn't know where it came from, but she thought it could help her. She waved the wand over her weird pony design and said, "Please make my pony real!" Suddenly, the weird pony came to life! It was just like her drawing, with big eyes, a funny nose, and many colors. + +Lily and her weird pony became best friends. They played together every day and had lots of fun. And from that day on, Lily knew that her magic wand could make her designs come to life. She couldn't wait to see what other friends she could make with her wand. +Once upon a time, there was a witch. She was not a bad witch, but she was very fragile. She lived in a little house in the woods. She had many friends, like birds, cats, and dogs. They all liked to play with her. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy came to the woods. She saw the witch and was scared. "You are a witch!" Lucy said. The witch was sad because she did not want to scare anyone. She wanted to be friends with Lucy. So, the witch thought of a fun game to play. + +"I know a game we can play," said the witch. "We can match things. I will show you two things, and you tell me if they are the same or different." Lucy thought it was a fun idea, so she agreed to play. + +The witch showed Lucy two flowers. One was red, and one was blue. Lucy said, "They are different!" The witch smiled and showed Lucy two more things. This time, they were two green leaves. Lucy said, "They match! They are the same!" The witch was happy, and Lucy was not scared anymore. + +From that day on, Lucy and the witch became good friends. They played the match game every day. The witch was not fragile anymore because she was happy and had a new friend. They all lived happily ever after in the woods. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. They needed to buy food for dinner. Tim liked going to the store because he could help his mom pick out the food. + +In the store, they walked to the cooler to get some milk. Tim saw a dirty bottle next to the clean ones. He told his mom, "Mom, look! This bottle is dirty." His mom said, "You're right, Tim. Let's pick a clean one instead." + +After they got the clean milk, Tim and his mom finished shopping. They went home and made a yummy dinner together. Tim was happy he could help his mom at the store. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat grapes, especially the black ones. One day, Lily's mom promised to buy her some grapes from the store. Lily was so happy and excited to eat the yummy fruit. + +When they got to the store, Lily saw a big bag of black grapes. She asked her mom if they could get that one. Her mom said yes and promised to buy it for her. Lily was so happy that she hugged her mom tightly. + +When they got home, Lily's mom washed the grapes and gave her a big bowl of them. Lily ate them all up and promised to always love black grapes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat vegetables, especially carrots and broccoli. One day, Lily's mom brought home a big bag of green beans. Lily was fearful of trying them because they looked different from what she was used to. + +But her mom encouraged her to give them a try. Lily took a small bite and was surprised at how yummy they tasted! She started to eat more and more until she had finished the whole plate. + +As she was eating, she heard a snap sound coming from the kitchen. She asked her mom what it was and her mom explained that it was just the sound of a carrot being cut. Lily was fascinated by the sound and asked if she could help snap the beans. Her mom said yes and they snapped the beans together, making a fun game out of it. From that day on, Lily wasn't so fearful of trying new vegetables and loved to help her mom in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a cozy house with her family. They had a big fireplace in their living room. Lily loved to sit by the fireplace and watch the flames dance. + +One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to have a visitor. "Who is it?" asked Lily. "It's our new neighbor," replied her mom. "We want to make her feel welcome, so we need to be friendly." + +When the neighbor arrived, Lily was shy at first. But soon, the neighbor started to talk to her. They talked about the fireplace and how it made the room warm and cozy. "I wish I had a fireplace in my house," said the neighbor. "You can come to our house and sit by the fireplace anytime you want," said Lily. The neighbor became very happy and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a friendly girl." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the zoo with his mom and dad. One day, they went to the penguin exhibit. Timmy saw a penguin that looked sad. + +"Why is the penguin sad?" Timmy asked his dad. + +"I don't know, Timmy. Maybe it wants to go back to its home in Antarctica," his dad replied. + +Timmy felt sad for the penguin too. He wanted to help it. So he asked his mom if they could release the penguin back into the wild. His mom explained that it was hard to do that because penguins need a certain environment to survive. + +Timmy thought hard about how to help the penguin. Suddenly, he had an idea. He turned to his dad and said, "Dad, let's make the penguin happy by giving it a toy fish to play with." + +His dad smiled and they went to the gift shop to buy a toy fish. When they gave it to the penguin, it started to play and swim around happily. Timmy felt proud that he could make the penguin happy. +Once upon a time, there was a happy ball. The ball was red and lovely. The ball liked to roll around the park. It went quick and had fun with other balls. One day, the ball rolled too quick and bumped into a tree. The ball was sad and had a small scratch. But the ball's friends helped it feel better and they all continued to roll and play together. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was walking in the park with her mommy. They saw a big rock and decided to sit on it. But the rock was wet because it rained last night. They felt the rock and it was cold and slimy. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a bug on her mommy's arm. She told her mommy and her mommy said it was just a little ant. But the ant was tickling her mommy's arm, so Lily tried to pinch it. But the ant was too fast and ran away. + +Lily and her mommy continued to sit on the wet rock and watched the birds fly in the sky. They had a nice time together in the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write with her crayons. One day, she woke up early because she was so excited to draw a picture of an unusual animal she saw in a book. + +Lily got her paper and crayons ready and started to draw the unusual animal. She drew a big head, a long tail, and lots of spots. She was very happy with her drawing and showed it to her mommy. + +Her mommy was so proud of her and said, "Lily, you are such a good artist! You can draw and write anything you want!" Lily was very happy and went back to her drawing. She knew she wanted to draw and write more pictures of unusual animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a teddy bear. One day, Lily's mom brought home a big box. Lily was very happy to see the box because she knew it must be something exciting inside. + +Lily's mom opened the box and inside was a big ball of string. Lily had never seen so much string before and she was very excited to play with it. She took the string and started to wrap it around her teddy bear. It made her so happy to see her teddy bear all wrapped up in string. + +Lily played with the string for hours, making all sorts of shapes and patterns. She was so happy to have such a fun new toy. When it was time for bed, Lily hugged her teddy bear tightly, still wrapped up in the string, and fell asleep with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a big bull. He was very strong and had big horns on his head. He lived in a big field with many other animals. One day, the bull was feeling very happy. He ran around the field and made a loud roar. The other animals looked at him and smiled. They were happy too. The bull continued to run and play, and all the animals joined in. They had a lot of fun together. From that day on, the bull was known as the happiest animal in the field. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved vehicles very much. He had a toy car, a toy truck, and a toy train. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the toy store to buy him a new vehicle. Timmy saw a big red car and a small blue car. He had to decide which one he wanted. + +Timmy thought about it for a long time. He decided he wanted the big red car. But when he got home, he found out it was spoiled. The wheels wouldn't turn and the doors wouldn't open. Timmy was sad that he made the wrong decision. But then his mom told him they could go back to the store and exchange it for the small blue car. Timmy was happy again and learned that sometimes it's okay to change your mind. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very anxious because he had to pack his bag for school. He didn't want to forget anything important. + +As he was packing his bag, he heard a loud knock on the door. Timmy opened the door and saw his friend Billy. Billy wanted to play, but Timmy told him he had to pack his bag for school. + +Billy didn't understand why Timmy was so worried about packing his bag. He thought it was easy. But Timmy was still anxious and didn't want to forget anything. Billy tried to help Timmy pack, but they ended up arguing about what to bring. + +In the end, Timmy packed his bag and felt relieved. He realized that sometimes it's okay to ask for help and that it's important to be prepared. Timmy and Billy made up and went to play outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. One day, Timmy found some jam in the kitchen and decided to take it outside to eat. As he was eating, he heard a strange noise and became alert. + +Timmy looked around and saw a small bird lying on the ground. He thought the bird was sleeping, so he decided to bury it in the ground to keep it safe. However, Timmy didn't know that burying the bird would make it hard for it to breathe. + +Sadly, the bird didn't make it and Timmy felt very sad. He wished he had known that burying the bird was not a good idea. From then on, Timmy made sure to always be alert and ask for help when he wasn't sure what to do. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman named Jack. He liked to catch fishes in the big blue sea. One day, Jack went on his boat to catch some fishes. He was nervous because the sea was rough and the waves were big. + +When Jack threw his fishing line into the sea, he saw a big fish. He was excited and tried to catch it. But the fish was too quick and swam away. Jack was sad and decided to dive into the sea to catch the fish. + +As he dove into the sea, he saw many colorful fishes swimming around him. He forgot about the big fish and enjoyed watching them. Suddenly, he saw the big fish again. He tried to catch it, but it was too fast. Jack decided to let the fish go and went back to his boat. Even though he didn't catch the big fish, he was happy to see all the other fishes in the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her dog, Max. One day, Lily wanted to make a tower with her blocks, but Max kept knocking it down. She said, "Max, please let me build my tower." Max wagged his tail and sat down next to her. + +Lily was happy that Max listened to her. She built her tower higher and higher until it was very tall. But then, something crazy happened. A gust of wind blew through the window and knocked over her tower. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Max saw that Lily was upset, so he went to get her favorite toy. He brought it to her and she smiled. She hugged Max and said, "Thank you for being my friend. You always make me feel better." The result of Max's kindness was that Lily felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a beautiful flower hidden behind a bush. She picked it up and smelled it. + +Suddenly, her mom came outside and said, "Lily, it's time to clean up for dinner." + +Lily said, "Can I bring this flower inside?" + +Her mom replied, "Of course, but you need to clean it first." + +Lily went to the sink and carefully cleaned the flower. Later, when they sat down for dinner, Lily's mom noticed the flower on the table and said, "That's a beautiful flower, Lily. Where did you find it?" + +Lily smiled and said, "It was hidden behind a bush. But now it's clean and pretty." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys. One day, Lily's favorite toy, a teddy bear, was missing. She looked and looked but couldn't find it. + +Lily asked her brother, "Have you seen my teddy bear?" + +He replied, "No, I haven't seen it anywhere." + +Lily felt sad and worried that she had lost her toy forever. She searched everywhere, even in her toy box, but it was empty. + +Just when she was about to give up, she looked up and saw her teddy bear hanging from a tree branch. She was so happy to find her toy again. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her toys in a safe place so she wouldn't lose them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very lonely because he didn't have any friends to play with. One day, he went to the park to play and he saw some other bunnies playing together. He wanted to join in, but he was too shy to ask. + +Suddenly, a mean bunny named Spike came and started to pinch Benny. Benny was very sad and scared. Just then, a kind bunny named Lily came and saw what was happening. She whipped Spike with her tail and told him to stop being mean. + +Lily then asked Benny if he wanted to play with her and her friends. Benny was so happy and he said yes. From that day on, Benny had lots of friends to play with and he was never lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a princess. She was very pretty and kind. One day, a prince came to her castle and they fell in love. They decided to marry and have a big party with lots of cake. + +After the party, the princess went to take a shower. But she forgot to turn off the water and it made a big mess! The prince came to help her and they laughed together. Even though the shower was terrible, they still loved each other very much. And they lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop in circles around his burrow, but he was too shy to play with the other animals in the forest. + +One day, a friendly little mouse named Mickey came to visit Benny. "Hi, Benny!" said Mickey. "Do you want to come play with me and the other animals?" + +Benny felt nervous, but he really wanted to make friends. "Can you repeat what you said?" he asked Mickey. + +Mickey repeated his invitation, and Benny bravely followed him to the clearing where the other animals were playing. At first, Benny felt scared, but soon he was hopping and playing in circles with all his new friends. + +But then, a big, mean fox came into the clearing. "What are you doing here, little bunny?" he growled. Benny felt scared again and wanted to run away, but his new friends stood up for him and chased the fox away. + +From that day on, Benny wasn't shy anymore. He had made new friends and learned that sometimes, it's important to stand up to bullies. And he continued to hop in circles, happy to be a part of the forest community. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mommy was very busy cleaning the house. She was sweeping the floor and dusting the furniture. Timmy wanted to help, but he didn't know how. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw the fireplace in the living room. He had never touched it before, but it looked very interesting. Timmy's mommy saw him looking at the fireplace and said, "No, no, Timmy. Don't touch the fireplace. It's very hot and can hurt you." + +Timmy listened to his mommy and stayed away from the fireplace. He watched as his mommy finished cleaning and felt proud that he was a good helper by not touching the fireplace. From then on, Timmy knew to be careful around hot things. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. One day, a yellow package arrived at her house. Lily was so excited to see what was inside! She asked her mommy to help her open the package. + +When they opened it, they saw a big teddy bear inside. Lily was so happy! She hugged the teddy bear tightly and said, "I love him!" + +Later that day, Lily's friend came to visit. Lily wanted to show her friend the teddy bear. So, she asked her friend to enter her room. Her friend saw the big, yellow teddy bear and said, "Wow! He's so cute!" + +Lily and her friend played with the teddy bear all day long. They had so much fun together! And every time they saw the big, yellow teddy bear, they smiled and felt happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the deep blue sea. One day, Nemo met a crab named Crabby. + +"Hello, Crabby!" said Nemo. + +"Hi, Nemo!" replied Crabby. "Do you want to come to the theater with me?" + +"What's a theater?" asked Nemo. + +"It's a place where we can watch a show," explained Crabby. "It's going to be a play about a mermaid who loves to swim just like you!" + +Nemo was excited and decided to go with Crabby to the theater. They watched the play and Nemo loved it. After the show, Crabby asked Nemo, "Did you like the play?" + +"Yes, I loved it!" said Nemo. "I want to be like the mermaid and swim in the deep sea forever!" + +And so, Nemo and Crabby swam back home, happy and content after their day at the theater. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the theater with her mom and dad. One day, they went to see a play about a thin cat who loved to stir soup. + +During the play, Lily's tummy started to rumble. "Mommy, I'm hungry," she whispered. "Can we get some popcorn?" + +"Of course, sweetie," her mom replied. "Let's go get some from the snack bar." + +As they walked to the snack bar, Lily saw a big pot of popcorn kernels. "Look, Mommy! Can I stir the popcorn like the cat stirs the soup?" + +"Sure, Lily," her mom said with a smile. "You can stir the popcorn." + +Lily stirred the popcorn and it smelled so good. She was so happy to share it with her mom and dad while they watched the rest of the play. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to drive his toy car around the house. One day, he saw a wild cat outside. Timmy wanted to drive his car outside to see the cat, but his mom said no. + +Timmy was sad and didn't understand why he couldn't drive his car outside. His mom explained that sometimes we have to listen to grown-ups to stay safe. She told him a story about a comet that was too wild and didn't listen to the rules of the sky. The comet ended up crashing into a planet and causing a lot of damage. + +Timmy learned that it's important to listen to the rules and grown-ups to stay safe. He decided to play with his toy car inside and wait until he was older to drive a real car outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to collect rocks and shells from the beach. One day, Timmy was collecting rocks when he saw a pretty shell. He picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +Timmy's mom came over and saw the shell in his pocket. "Oh no, Timmy! You need to wrap the shell in a towel so it doesn't break," she said. + +Timmy was careless and didn't listen to his mom. He kept the shell in his pocket and continued to collect more rocks. Suddenly, he heard a loud crack. The shell had broken! + +Timmy was sad that he didn't listen to his mom. He learned that it's important to be careful with things we collect and to listen to our parents. +Once upon a time, there was a little boat that wanted to sail across the big blue sea. The boat was small, but it was brave and determined to complete its journey. It set sail early one morning with the sun shining bright. + +As the boat sailed further away from the shore, it met a fierce storm. The waves were big and the wind was strong. The boat tried to stay afloat, but it was too small to battle against the fierce storm. + +The boat cried out, "Help, help!" But there was no one around to hear its call. The storm grew stronger and stronger until the little boat could no longer hold on. It capsized and sank to the bottom of the sea, never to complete its journey. +Once upon a time, there was a pilot named Jack. He was very intelligent and flew planes all over the world. One day, he was flying over a forest when he saw a little bird. + +"Hello little bird, what are you doing?" asked Jack. + +"I'm trying to sleep, but the noise from your plane is disturbing me," replied the bird. + +"I'm sorry little bird, I'll try to fly quieter," said Jack. + +"Thank you, Mr. Pilot," said the bird. "You are very intelligent." + +From that day on, Jack made sure to fly his plane quietly over the forest so he wouldn't disturb the little bird's sleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat vegetables. Her favorite vegetable was carrots. She would eat them every day for lunch and dinner. One day, Lily went to the garden to pick some carrots. She saw a big pumpkin and admired how big it was. + +After picking some carrots, Lily went back to her house. She was feeling very sleepy because she woke up early in the morning. She decided to take a nap. While she was sleeping, she dreamed of a big carrot that could talk. The carrot said, "I admire how much you love vegetables, Lily." When she woke up, she smiled and ate some more carrots for a snack. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a tiny insect crawling on the ground. It was so small and cute! + +Lily's mom came outside and saw the insect too. "What is that?" asked Lily's mom. + +"It's a bug," said Lily. "I recommend we catch it and put it in a jar so we can see it up close." + +Lily's mom thought that was a great idea. They found a jar and caught the insect. Lily was so excited to have an organized place to keep it. She watched the insect crawl around and was amazed at how it moved. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom let the insect go back outside. Lily said goodbye to the bug and thanked it for being her friend. From that day on, Lily loved to explore outside even more, knowing there were so many amazing insects to discover. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and singing songs. One day, she saw her big sister playing a violin. Lily wanted to play too, so she asked her sister if she could try. + +Her sister said, "Be careful, Lily. The violin is very delicate and can break easily." But Lily was excited and didn't listen. She took the violin and started playing. Suddenly, she dropped it on the ground and it broke! + +Lily's sister was upset and said, "That was dangerous! You need to be more careful with things that are fragile." Lily felt bad and said sorry. Her sister forgave her, but reminded her to always be careful with things that are important. From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful and respectful of other people's things. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny found a big round apple on the ground. He was so excited to eat it, but it was too big for him to carry. + +Benny's friend, a helpful squirrel named Sammy, saw Benny struggling and offered to help him. Sammy tried to pick up the apple, but it was too round and kept rolling away. Benny had an idea and asked Sammy to squeeze the apple so it wouldn't roll. + +Sammy squeezed the apple and it became easier to carry. Benny was so happy and thanked Sammy for being such a helpful friend. They sat together and shared the apple, enjoying their day in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a coat that was very ugly. It was brown and had holes in it. Timmy's mom said he had to wear it because it was cold outside. + +One day, Timmy saw his friend Billy wearing a coat that was very nice. It was blue and had a big hood. Timmy admired Billy's coat and wished he had one like it. + +Timmy's mom saw how much he liked Billy's coat and decided to buy him a new one. She took him to the store and let him pick out any coat he wanted. Timmy was so happy and picked out a red coat that he thought was very cool. + +From that day on, Timmy didn't have to wear his ugly coat anymore. He was so happy and admired his new coat every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. The house had a roof on top to keep them dry when it rained. + +One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she heard her mommy and daddy talking. They were angry with each other. "Why are you angry?" asked Lily. "We are trying to decide what to include in our vacation plans," said her mommy. + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I know! Let's go to the beach and build sandcastles under the sun. And we can include ice cream too!" Her mommy and daddy smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily!" And they all hugged each other. From that day on, they always included Lily's ideas in their vacation plans. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to play and run around outside. One day, Max's owner put a leash on him so he wouldn't run away. Max didn't like the leash, but he knew he had to wear it. + +Max and his owner went to the park. There, Max saw another dog named Bella. Bella was very competitive and liked to play fetch. Max wanted to play too, but he was too shy. So, he pretended to be a superhero and started chasing his own tail. Bella thought it was funny and joined in on the game. + +Max had so much fun playing with Bella that he forgot all about the leash. He ran and ran, but his owner was always close by. Max realized that even though he didn't like the leash, it kept him safe. From that day on, Max was happy to wear his leash and play with his new friend Bella. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. He was having a lot of fun until he saw a big, heavy rock. + +Timmy's friends wanted to play with the rock, but Timmy thought it was too dangerous. "Let's cover it with some dirt so nobody gets hurt," said Timmy. His friends didn't want to listen and started playing with the rock anyway. + +Suddenly, one of Timmy's friends tripped over the rock and hurt himself. Timmy quickly ran to get some help. When they came back, they saw that the rock was covered in dirt and nobody could get hurt anymore. + +Timmy's friends realized that he was right and apologized for not listening. They all played together happily ever after. Timmy felt proud that he helped keep his friends safe from the heavy mineral rock. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to pick daisies in the meadow. One day, she picked so many daisies that she got thirsty. She looked around and saw a stream of water. She went to drink from it but saw that it was dirty. She felt sorry for the animals who needed to drink from it too. So, she decided to clean the stream by picking up all the trash around it. + +After she was done, she went back to the meadow and picked more daisies. She saw a little boy crying because he lost his toy. She gave him some of her daisies to cheer him up. The little boy was so happy and thanked her. Lily felt happy too because she helped someone. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others and take care of the environment. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom told her to take a bath because she was dirty from playing outside. Lily didn't want to take a bath because she thought it was boring. + +Her mom gave her a bar of soap to use and said, "Remember to wash behind your ears." Lily replied, "Okay, Mommy." But when she got in the bathtub, she just played with the soap instead of using it to clean herself. + +After her bath, Lily's mom noticed that she was still dirty. "Lily, did you use the soap to wash?" she asked. Lily replied, "No, I played with it." Her mom explained that soap is meant to clean, not play with. + +From then on, Lily followed her mom's instructions and used the soap to wash herself. She learned that it's important to listen and follow directions, even if it seems boring. And she also learned that soap is not a toy, but something that helps us stay clean and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie had big, wide wings and loved to fly up high in the sky. One day, the birdie was flying when it suddenly felt a gust of wind. The wind was so strong that the birdie started to fall down, down, down. + +The birdie was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, it remembered that it had strong wings and started to flap them as hard as it could. Slowly but surely, the birdie started to rise back up into the sky. + +When the birdie finally reached the safety of its nest, it felt relieved and happy. It knew that even though it had fallen, it had the power to pick itself back up again. From then on, the birdie was even more grateful for its big, wide wings that helped it fly through the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside and chase after squirrels. One day, Spot was playing in the park when he found a bone. The bone seemed very delicious to Spot, so he took it and ran back home. + +When Spot got home, he started to chew on the bone. However, the bone seemed very hard and dangerous. Spot didn't want to hurt his teeth, so he decided to bury the bone in the backyard. + +A few days later, Spot was playing in the park again when he saw a big dog walking towards him. The big dog seemed very angry and dangerous. Spot was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he remembered the bone he buried in the backyard. Spot ran back home as fast as he could and dug up the bone. He ran back to the park and offered the bone to the big dog. The big dog was happy and grateful, and Spot learned that sometimes things that seem dangerous can actually be helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a jar on the ground. She picked it up and looked inside, but she was confused because it was empty. + +Lily decided to ask her mother about the jar. "Mommy, what is this jar for?" she asked. Her mother replied, "You can use it to raise money for a good cause, like helping animals in need." + +Lily was excited to help animals and decided to raise money by collecting spare change in the jar. She went door to door and asked her neighbors for donations. Soon, her jar was full of coins. + +Lily learned that even though she was small, she could make a big difference in the world by helping others. She felt proud of herself and happy that she could help animals in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her room with pretty things. One day, she found a purple battery on the floor. It was so shiny and pretty that she wanted to keep it. But her mom told her that batteries were not toys and could be dangerous. + +Lily didn't listen and kept the battery. She played with it and even tried to decorate it with stickers. But one day, the battery exploded and hurt her hand. She cried and cried. Her mom took her to the doctor who fixed her hand. + +From that day on, Lily learned that batteries were not toys and that she needed to listen to her mom. She also learned that it's important to be safe and not play with dangerous things. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived by a river. He wanted to go on an adventure, so he decided to make a raft. He went to the store to buy some wood and nails. + +As he was building the raft, a little girl walked by and asked, "What are you doing?" + +"I'm making a raft so I can go on an adventure," the old man replied. + +The little girl thought for a moment and said, "Can I come too?" + +The old man smiled and said, "Of course! It's always more fun to have a friend on an adventure." + +So, they finished building the raft together and set off down the river. They saw many animals and beautiful sights. The old man was happy he decided to go on an adventure and even happier to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to spin around and around until she got dizzy. One day, she went to the park and saw a boy playing with a toy top that could spin too. "That looks like fun!" she said. + +The boy smiled and handed her the top. "Hold the line and spin it like this," he said, showing her how to do it. Lily tried and tried, but the top wouldn't spin. She felt gloomy and wanted to give up. + +"Don't worry," said the boy. "It takes practice. Keep trying!" So Lily tried again and again until finally, she got the top to spin. She was so happy and thanked the boy for teaching her. From that day on, she loved playing with her spinning top at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant named Andy. Andy was very small and he lived in a big pit. Every day, Andy would work very hard to gather food for his family. + +One day, Andy met a big ant who told him that he could get more food if he lied to the other ants. Andy thought it was a good idea and started lying to his family and friends. But soon, Andy realized that lying was difficult and it made him feel bad. + +Andy decided to tell the truth and apologize to his family and friends. They forgave him and Andy learned that it's always better to be honest, even if it's difficult. From that day on, Andy never lied again and he lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the garden to play. It was raining outside and the ground was wet. She saw a worm trying to move in the wet soil. + +Lily asked the worm, "Why are you moving in the rain?" + +The worm replied, "I'm trying to find a dry place to stay." + +Lily felt sad for the worm and said, "You can come and live in my garden. It's dry there." + +The worm was happy and thanked Lily. From that day on, the worm lived in Lily's garden and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a mysterious butterfly flying around. She tried to catch it but it flew away. + +Later, her mother called her for tea time. Lily sat down and drank her tea. She thought about the butterfly and wondered where it went. Suddenly, the butterfly flew into the room and landed on the table. Lily was so happy to finally catch it! + +She showed her mother the butterfly and they both watched it for a while. Then, Lily let it go back outside to fly away. She felt proud that she caught the mysterious butterfly and happy to let it go free. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the bus stop to wait for the bus. Lily loved watching the big buses go by, with their bright colors and loud engines. + +As they waited, Lily's mommy gave her a useful toy to play with. It was a little car that Lily could push around on the ground. Lily loved playing with it, but she always kept an eye on the buses going by. + +Finally, the bus they were waiting for arrived. Lily and her mommy got on the bus and found a seat. Lily sat by the window so she could watch the world go by. She was so excited to be on the bus, and she felt very grown up. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The little bird was very restless because he couldn't find his mommy. He flew around and around, but he couldn't find her. He missed her very much. + +As he was flying, he saw a big branch in his way. He tried to fly over it, but he was too little. He hit the branch and fell down. The little bird was very sad and hurt. He missed his mommy even more. + +Just then, his mommy flew down and saw him on the ground. She picked him up and hugged him tight. The little bird was so happy to be with his mommy again. He rested in her warm feathers and felt safe. From that day on, he never flew too far away from his mommy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the library with her mom. They would read books and laugh together. + +One day, Lily saw her friend Emma at the library. Emma wanted to borrow a book that Lily had already taken. Lily didn't want to share the book and said, "No, it's mine!" Emma felt sad and went home without a book. + +Lily's mom saw what happened and said, "Lily, it's not nice to be selfish. Sharing is caring." Lily felt bad and decided to apologize to Emma. They became friends again and laughed as they read books together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He went on a trip with his family to a big house. When they arrived, they had to unpack their bags. Timmy helped his mom and dad to unpack their bags too. + +The house had a big window that looked out to the garden. Timmy liked to look out the window and see the flowers and trees. One day, he saw a bird flying by the window. He was so happy to see the bird! + +The house was not too big, it was modest. But Timmy liked it because it had a big garden and a nice window. He had fun playing outside and looking out the window. When it was time to go home, Timmy helped his family pack their bags and said goodbye to the nice window. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big swing. They want to swing on it. + +"Can I swing first?" Tom asks. + +"OK, but not too long," Mia says. + +Tom runs to the swing. He sits on it. He holds the ropes. He pushes with his feet. He swings high and low. He feels happy. + +"Wow, you swing so fast!" Mia says. + +Tom smiles. He sees a gray cloud in the sky. He hears a loud noise. He feels a drop of water on his face. + +"Oh no, it is going to rain!" Tom says. + +"Let's go home!" Mia says. + +Tom stops the swing. He jumps off. He runs to Mia. They hold hands. They run to their houses. They say goodbye. + +"See you tomorrow, Tom!" + +"See you tomorrow, Mia!" + +They are nice friends. They like to swing. They hope the sun will come out again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. There is a big bridge in the park. The bridge goes over a river. + +One day, Lily and Ben go to the park. They want to cross the bridge. But the bridge is too high. They cannot reach it. + +"Ben, how can we go on the bridge?" Lily asks. + +Ben thinks. He sees a big rock. He has an idea. + +"Look, Lily, a rock! We can use it to rise up. Then we can go on the bridge. Are you ready?" Ben says. + +Lily nods. She is ready. Ben and Lily push the rock to the bridge. They climb on the rock. They rise up. They reach the bridge. + +"Yay, we did it! We are on the bridge!" Lily and Ben shout. + +They hold hands. They walk on the bridge. They see the river. They see the fish. They see the birds. They are happy. They smile. They are friends. +Lily and Tom were playing in the living room, while their mom was in the kitchen. They saw a shiny thing on the table. It was an ashtray. Lily wanted to touch it, but Tom said no. + +"That is not for us. That is for mom. She puts her fire sticks in it. They are bad. They make smoke and smell. Mom says we must not touch them." + +But Lily was curious. She reached for the ashtray. Tom tried to stop her, but it was too late. She knocked it over, and the fire sticks and the gray dust fell on the floor. They made a mess. + +Lily and Tom were fearful. They heard mom coming. They did not want to get in trouble. They hid behind the couch. + +Mom saw the ashtray and the fire sticks and the gray dust. She was angry. She looked for Lily and Tom. She found them behind the couch. They looked at her with big eyes. + +"What did you do? Why did you touch the ashtray? You know you are not supposed to. You could have hurt yourself or started a fire. You are very naughty." + +Lily and Tom were sorry. They said they were sorry. They said they were curious. They said they did not mean to make a mess. + +Mom sighed. She was not happy, but she loved them. She said she was sorry too. She said she should not have left the ashtray on the table. She said she should not have smoked the fire sticks. She said they were bad for her and for them. She said she would try to stop. + +She hugged Lily and Tom. She said she loved them. She said they should trust her. She said she would take care of them. She said they should not be fearful. She said they should be careful. + +Lily and Tom hugged mom. They said they loved her. They said they trusted her. They said they would be careful. They said they would not touch the ashtray again. They said they would help her clean the mess. + +Mom smiled. She said thank you. She said they were good. She said they would have a snack. She said they would play a game. She said they would have fun. + +Lily and Tom smiled. They said yes. They said they were happy. They said they liked snacks. They said they liked games. They said they liked fun. + +They followed mom to the kitchen. They left the ashtray behind. They did not look at it again. +Sara and Ben were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were grown-ups and use the things they found on the table. Sara picked up an ashtray and put it on her head like a hat. Ben laughed and said, "You look silly, Sara. That is not a hat. That is for smoking." + +Sara shrugged and said, "I don't care. I like it. It is shiny and round. And I don't know what smoking is." + +Ben said, "Smoking is bad. It makes you cough and smell. Mommy and Daddy don't smoke. They say it is not good for you." + +Sara said, "Then why do they have this ashtray?" + +Ben said, "I don't know. Maybe it is a gift from someone. Or maybe they use it for something else." + +Sara said, "Like what?" + +Ben said, "Maybe they use it to hold coins. Or candy. Or keys." + +Sara said, "That sounds fun. Let's see what is inside." + +She lifted the ashtray from her head and looked inside. She saw something shiny and round. She thought it was a coin. She reached for it and said, "Look, Ben, I found a coin!" + +But it was not a coin. It was a button. A button that belonged to a remote control. A remote control that was hidden under the couch. A remote control that turned on the TV. And the TV was very loud. + +Sara and Ben jumped and screamed. They dropped the ashtray and the button. They ran to the couch and tried to find the remote control. But they could not see it. They could only hear the TV. And the TV was showing a scary movie. A movie with monsters and blood and screams. + +Sara and Ben were very scared. They hugged each other and cried. They wished Mommy and Daddy were home. They wished they had not played with the ashtray. They wished they had not pushed the button. They wished they had listened to Ben. +Ben and Mia like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big red car. The car can make noises and go fast. Ben and Mia pretend they are heroes in the car. They save animals and people from bad guys. + +One day, they see a new boy in the park. He has a funny hat and a funny bike. He rides his bike around the park and makes funny faces. Ben and Mia stare at him. They wonder who he is and what he is doing. + +The new boy sees Ben and Mia staring at him. He stops his bike and smiles. He says, "Hi, I'm Sam. Do you want to play with me?" Ben and Mia nod. They like Sam. He is funny and nice. They show him their big red car and he shows them his funny bike. They take turns riding and making noises. + +They have a lot of fun together. They pretend they are all heroes in the park. They save more animals and people from bad guys. They laugh and play until it is time to go home. Ben and Mia say bye to Sam and give him a hug. They hope to see him again. They have a new friend. He is their hero. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to swing on the swings, slide on the slides, and run on the grass. One day, they saw a big boy with a crown on his head. He said he was the king of the park, and he wanted to swing on the swings. + +"Can we swing with you?" Tom asked the big boy. + +"No, you can't. These are my swings. Go away!" the big boy said. He pushed Tom and Lily off the swings. + +Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They wanted to swing, too. They tried to find another swing, but the big boy followed them. He said he wanted all the swings for himself. He was mean and greedy. + +Tom and Lily ran away from the big boy. They looked for a grown-up to help them. They saw a lady with a dog. She looked nice and healthy. They ran to her and told her what happened. + +"Help us, please. The big boy is the king of the park, and he won't let us swing. He is mean and greedy," Tom said. + +The lady looked at the big boy. She frowned. She said, "He is not the king of the park. He is a bully. He needs to learn to share and be kind. Come with me, I will talk to him." + +Tom and Lily followed the lady. They hoped she would make the big boy stop. But the big boy saw them coming. He was not afraid. He was angry. He picked up a stick and threw it at the lady. The stick hit her in the eye. She screamed and fell down. The dog barked and bit the big boy. The big boy screamed and ran away. + +Tom and Lily were scared and sorry. They did not want the lady to get hurt. They did not want the dog to get mad. They did not want the big boy to be mean. They wanted to swing and have fun. But they could not. The park was not safe. The park was not fun. The park was bad. They cried and went home. The end. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the garden. They had a big tree with a swing and a slide. They also had a lot of flowers and fruits that they watered every day. They were happy. + +One day, they saw a new neighbor move in next door. He was an elderly man with a big beard and a hat. He had a lot of boxes and bags that he carried into his house. He did not smile or wave at them. He looked angry. + +"Hello, mister," Ben said. "We are Ben and Lily. We live here. Do you want to play with us?" + +The elderly man frowned and shook his head. "No, I don't. Go away, you noisy brats. Leave me alone. This is my house and my garden. You stay on your side." + +Ben and Lily felt sad and scared. They ran back to their garden and hugged each other. They did not like the new neighbor. He was mean. + +The next day, they saw that the new neighbor had put a big fence around his garden. He had also cut down all the flowers and fruits that grew on his side. He threw them in a big pile and set them on fire. The smoke was black and smelly. It made Ben and Lily cough and cry. + +"Why did he do that?" Lily asked. "The flowers and fruits were so pretty and yummy. He is wasting them. He is making them rot." + +Ben shrugged. "I don't know. He is a bad man. He does not care about anything. He does not have any friends. He is lonely and angry. He does not know how to be happy." + +Ben and Lily decided to stay away from the new neighbor. They hoped he would move away soon. They did not want him to ruin their garden too. They did not want him to make them rot. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big book with many pictures. The book is about animals and plants. They see a picture of a cell. A cell is a very small thing that makes up animals and plants. + +"What is this?" Anna asks, pointing at the cell. + +"It is a cell," Ben says. He remembers what his mom told him. "A cell is like a tiny brick. Many cells make a wall. Many walls make a house. Animals and plants are like houses made of cells." + +Anna tries to understand. She looks at her hand. "Are there cells in my hand?" she asks. + +"Yes, there are," Ben says. "Your hand is made of many cells. You cannot see them because they are too small. But they are there." + +Anna thinks for a moment. She feels uncomfortable. She does not like the idea of having tiny bricks in her hand. She wonders if they can move or talk. She wonders if they can hurt her. + +"I don't like cells," she says. "They are scary. I want them to go away." + +Ben sees that Anna is scared. He wants to make her feel better. He hugs her and says, "Don't be scared, Anna. Cells are not scary. They are good. They help you grow and be healthy. They are your friends. They are part of you." + +Anna feels a little better. She hugs Ben back and says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. You explain things well. Maybe cells are not so bad. But I still like toys and books more." +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the park. They see a big rock. They want to climb on it. + +"Can we go on the rock?" Tom asks Mom. + +"Be careful, okay?" Mom says. "The rock is hard and high." + +Tom and Lily nod. They run to the rock. They hold hands and help each other. They reach the top of the rock. They feel happy. + +"Look, Mom, we did it!" Lily shouts. + +"Good job, my loves!" Mom says. She smiles and claps. + +Tom and Lily look around. They see many things. They see trees and flowers and birds and cars and people. They point and name the things. + +"What is that thing?" Tom asks. He sees a shiny thing in the sky. + +"That is a plane," Lily says. She knows some big words. "It can fly." + +"Wow, that is cool," Tom says. He wants to fly too. + +They hear a loud noise. They see the plane go away. They wave goodbye to the plane. + +They hear Mom call them. "Time to go, kids!" + +"Okay, Mom!" Tom and Lily say. They slide down the rock. They hug Mom. + +"Did you have fun?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, Mom, we had fun!" Tom and Lily say. "The rock is fine!" + +They hold Mom's hand. They walk home. They are tired but happy. They love the park. They love the rock. They love Mom. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their toy cars. They liked to make noises and pretend they were racing. But then, a big boy came and took Ben's car. He said it was his and he ran away. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Ben shouted. "Give it back!" + +Lily and Ben ran after the big boy. They wanted to fight him and get the car back. But the big boy was faster and he went to a big slide. He climbed up and threw the car down. It landed on the grass and broke. + +"Ha ha, now it's mine!" the big boy said. "You can't have it!" + +Lily and Ben were very sad and angry. They looked at the broken car and cried. They wished they had a way to escape from the big boy. They wanted to go home and play with their other toys. + +But then, they saw something incredible. A big dog came running to the park. It saw the big boy on the slide and barked. It wanted to play with him. The big boy was scared and screamed. He slid down and ran away. + +The dog picked up the broken car with its mouth and brought it to Lily and Ben. It wagged its tail and licked their faces. It wanted to be their friend. + +"Wow, thank you, doggy!" Lily said. "You are very nice and brave!" + +"Yes, thank you, doggy!" Ben said. "You helped us escape from the big boy!" + +Lily and Ben hugged the dog and smiled. They forgot about the broken car and the big boy. They had a new friend and a new adventure. They played with the dog and had fun. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they saw an enormous mug on the kitchen table. It was full of hot chocolate and had whipped cream and sprinkles on top. It looked yummy and they wanted to try some. + +"Let's grab the mug and share it," Lily said to Ben. "Mommy won't mind." + +"But it's too big and heavy," Ben said. "And it's hot. We might spill it or burn ourselves." + +"Don't be a baby," Lily said. "I'll grab it and you hold the other side. Come on, it will be fun." + +Lily and Ben reached for the mug and tried to lift it. But it was too big and heavy and hot for them. The mug slipped from their hands and crashed on the floor. The hot chocolate splashed everywhere and burned their skin. They screamed and cried in pain. + +Mommy heard the noise and ran to the kitchen. She saw the mess and the twins. She was angry and worried. She scolded them and took them to the bathroom. She put cold water and cream on their burns. She told them they were naughty and foolish. + +"You should never grab things that are not yours," she said. "Especially if they are big and hot and dangerous. You could have hurt yourselves badly or broken something valuable. You should always ask before you touch anything. And you should listen to your brother. He was right and you were wrong." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They apologized to Mommy and hugged her. They learned their lesson. They never grabbed the enormous mug again. +Lily and Ben love to watch movies. They have a big TV in their living room and many movies to choose from. Sometimes they watch funny movies, sometimes they watch scary movies, sometimes they watch movies with animals or princesses. + +One day, they decide to watch a new movie that they have never seen before. The movie is about a big dragon that breathes fire and flies in the sky. Lily and Ben think the dragon looks cool and exciting. They sit on the couch and press play. + +But soon, they realize that the movie is very scary. The dragon roars and chases people and burns houses and cars. Lily and Ben feel afraid and want to stop the movie. They look for the remote, but they can't find it. They think the remote is under the couch, but they are too scared to look. + +Mom hears them crying and comes to the living room. She sees the movie and quickly turns it off. She hugs Lily and Ben and asks them what happened. They tell her that they wanted to watch the movie, but it was too scary and they couldn't stop it. Mom says she is sorry and that she should have warned them about the movie. She says the movie is not for little kids, but for grown-ups who like scary things. + +She asks them if they want to watch something else, something nice and fun. Lily and Ben nod and say yes. Mom says she has a surprise for them. She goes to the kitchen and comes back with a big bowl of popcorn and a small box of candy. She says she bought them for them because they are good kids and she loves them. She says she is generous and wants to share with them. Lily and Ben smile and say thank you. They hug Mom and take some popcorn and candy. They choose a movie that they like, a movie with songs and jokes and happy endings. They watch the movie and laugh and sing and forget about the scary dragon. They are happy and feel safe. Mom is happy too and watches the movie with them. They have a good time together. +Sam and Lily were young twins who loved animals. One day, their dad came home with a big surprise. He had a cage with a colorful parrot inside. He said he found the parrot at the pet shop and wanted to give it to them. + +"Wow, a parrot!" Sam and Lily said. They ran to the cage and looked at the bird. The parrot had red, blue, green and yellow feathers. It had a black beak and a long tail. It looked at them with bright eyes. + +"Hello, hello!" the parrot said. Sam and Lily laughed. They had never heard a bird talk before. + +"Hello, parrot!" they said. "What is your name?" + +The parrot tilted its head and said, "Polly, Polly!" + +"Polly, that's a nice name," their dad said. "Do you want to come out of the cage and play with Sam and Lily?" + +"Yes, yes!" Polly said. Their dad opened the cage and let Polly out. Polly flew to Sam's shoulder and nibbled his ear. Sam giggled. Then Polly flew to Lily's head and pulled her hair. Lily squealed. + +"Polly, be nice!" their dad said. "Sam and Lily are your new friends. They will take care of you and feed you and love you. You should be nice to them." + +"Sorry, sorry!" Polly said. "I just want to play. I like Sam and Lily. They are fun." + +Sam and Lily smiled. They liked Polly too. They gave Polly some seeds and water and stroked his feathers. Polly said, "Thank you, thank you!" + +"You're welcome, Polly," Sam and Lily said. "We're happy to have you. You're our new pet and our new friend. Welcome to our home, Polly!" + +"Welcome, welcome!" Polly said. "I'm happy too. This is my new home and my new family. I love Sam and Lily and dad. You're the best, best!" + +Sam, Lily and their dad hugged Polly and each other. They were a happy family with a happy parrot. They had a lot of fun and adventures together. They were very lucky. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big pond with ducks and boats. Lily wanted to play with the boats. She saw a sailor boat with a red flag. She liked the flag. She ran to the boat and took it. + +"Hey, that's my boat!" a boy shouted. He was the owner of the sailor boat. He was angry. He ran after Lily. + +"Give it back!" he said. "It's not yours!" + +Lily did not listen. She wanted to keep the boat. She ran away from the boy. She tried to hide behind a tree. But the boy saw her. He grabbed the boat from her hands. + +"Ha! I got it!" he said. He looked at the boat. He saw that the flag was torn. Lily had ripped it when she took it. He was very sad. He loved his flag. + +Lily felt bad. She had hurt the boy and his boat. She wanted to say sorry. But the boy did not want to talk to her. He walked away with his boat. He did not look at her. + +Lily and Ben went back to their mom. They told her what happened. Mom was not happy. She said they did a bad thing. She said they had to learn to share and be nice. She said they had to go home and have no ice cream. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They wished they had not taken the boat. They wished they had played with the ducks instead. They learned a hard lesson. They hoped the boy and his boat would be okay. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to watch TV after school. But today, they have a problem. The TV is broken. It does not show any pictures or sounds. + +"Oh no, what are we going to do?" Lily asks Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe we can play with our toys or read a book," Ben says. + +But Lily does not want to play or read. She wants to watch TV. She is very sad. She starts to cry. + +"Mama, mama, the TV is broken! I want to watch TV!" she shouts. + +Mama comes to the living room. She sees the broken TV and the crying Lily. She feels sorry for them. + +"I'm sorry, my darlings. The TV is broken. It needs to be fixed. But we can do something else. How about we bake some cookies?" she suggests. + +Lily stops crying. She likes cookies. She nods her head. + +"OK, mama. I want to bake cookies," she says. + +Ben also likes cookies. He smiles. + +"Me too, mama. I want to bake cookies," he says. + +Mama takes them to the kitchen. She gives them aprons and bowls and spoons. She shows them how to mix the flour and the sugar and the butter and the eggs. She tells them to be careful with the oven. It is very hot. + +Lily and Ben have fun baking cookies. They forget about the broken TV. They do not suffer anymore. They are happy. They make some chocolate chip cookies and some peanut butter cookies. They eat some cookies and share some with their neighbors. They thank mama for the idea. + +Mama hugs them and kisses them. + +"I love you, my darlings. You are very good and smart and sweet. And you make the best cookies ever," she says. +Ben and Lily were playing in the sand near the sea. They liked to make castles and dig holes. They saw a big rock with many holes in it. They wanted to see what was inside. + +They went closer to the rock and looked into the holes. They saw something pink and slimy. It had many arms and suckers. It was an octopus! + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said. "It is so funny and strange!" + +"Can we touch it?" Lily asked. "Maybe it is friendly." + +They reached out their hands to the octopus. But the octopus was not friendly. It was naughty. It squirted water at them and made them wet. Then it grabbed their hands with its arms and pulled them into the rock. + +"Help, help!" Ben and Lily shouted. "Let us go, you naughty octopus!" + +The octopus did not let them go. It tried to cover them with its arms and suckers. It wanted to keep them as its toys. + +But Ben and Lily were not toys. They were brave and smart. They kicked and bit the octopus. They made it let go of them. Then they ran away from the rock and back to the sand. + +They were safe and happy. They hugged each other and laughed. + +"That was scary!" Ben said. "But we did it!" + +"That was silly!" Lily said. "But we learned!" + +They decided to leave the octopus alone. They played with their castles and holes instead. They had fun in the sand near the sea. +Jill and Tom were playing with their crayons. They liked to mark on paper and make pictures. Jill had a red crayon and Tom had a blue one. They shared a big white paper. + +"Look, I made a flower!" Jill said, showing Tom her drawing. + +"That's nice," Tom said. "I made a car!" + +They smiled at each other and kept marking. + +But then, Tom saw a ball of wool on the floor. It was soft and fluffy and he wanted to touch it. He put down his crayon and reached for the wool. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Jill said. She saw Tom take her wool. She had found it in her grandma's basket and she liked to play with it. She got upset and ran to Tom. + +"Give it back!" she said, pulling the wool. + +"No, I want it!" Tom said, holding the wool. + +They both pulled and tugged and the wool stretched and broke. The wool was ruined and they both dropped it. + +They looked at the wool and then at each other. They felt sad and sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Jill," Tom said. "I didn't mean to break your wool." + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Jill said. "I shouldn't have yelled at you." + +They hugged and said they were still friends. + +They picked up their crayons and went back to their paper. They decided to mark together and make a new picture. + +They marked a big heart and wrote their names inside. They were happy again. +Lily loved to sign with her brother Sam. They learned sign from their mom, who was deaf. They could talk with their hands, even when it was quiet or dark. They liked to sign stories, jokes, and secrets. + +One day, Sam was sick. He had a bad cough and a hot head. Mom took him to the doctor, but he did not get better. Lily was scared. She wanted to sign with Sam, but he was too tired. He slept a lot, and sometimes he cried. + +Lily tried to make Sam happy. She brought him his favorite toy, a blue car. She signed, "I love you, Sam. You are my best brother." Sam smiled weakly and signed back, "I love you, too, Lily. You are my best sister." + +The next day, Lily woke up and ran to Sam's room. She wanted to sign with him and play with the car. But Sam was not there. Mom was there, holding Sam's hand. She was crying. Lily saw that Sam was not moving. His eyes were closed. His face was pale. + +Lily did not understand. She asked Mom, "Where is Sam? Why is he not signing?" Mom hugged Lily and said, "Sam is gone, Lily. He is dead. He is not sick anymore, but he is not here. He is in heaven, with the angels." + +Lily felt a big pain in her heart. She did not want Sam to be gone. She wanted him to be here, with her. She wanted to sign with him, and play with him, and laugh with him. She missed him so much. She cried and cried, and Mom cried with her. They held each other and signed, "We love you, Sam. You are our best brother and son." +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with their scooters in the park. They zoom and turn and have fun. + +One day, Tim sees a big hill. He wants to go down the hill on his scooter. He thinks it will be exciting. He tells Sam to follow him. + +"Come on, Sam, let's go down the hill. It will be fun!" Tim says. + +Sam looks at the hill. He feels scared. He thinks it is too high and steep. He does not want to go down the hill. He tells Tim to stop. + +"Wait, Tim, don't go down the hill. It is bad. You might fall and hurt yourself. It is not fun!" Sam says. + +Tim does not listen to Sam. He thinks Sam is silly and afraid. He pushes his scooter and goes down the hill. He goes very fast and loses control. He falls off his scooter and scrapes his knee. He cries and feels pain. + +Sam hears Tim cry. He runs to help him. He supports him and hugs him. He says sorry and tries to make him feel better. + +"I'm sorry, Tim. Are you okay? I was worried about you. You should be careful. The hill was bad. I'm your friend. I support you." Sam says. + +Tim stops crying. He feels Sam's support and love. He says sorry and thanks him. He hugs him back. He learns his lesson. He says he will not go down the hill again. He says he is glad to have Sam as his friend. + +"Thank you, Sam. You are right. The hill was bad. I was silly and brave. I hurt myself. I'm sorry. You are my friend. You support me. I'm glad you are here." Tim says. + +They smile and hug. They get their scooters and go back to the park. They play and have fun. They support each other. They are happy. +Lily liked to wear her pink skirt. She felt powerful when she wore it. She could shake it and make it spin. She could run and jump and dance. She loved her pink skirt. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a girl on the swing. The girl wore a blue skirt. Lily wanted to play with her. She ran to the swing and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. I like your skirt. Can I try it?" + +The girl looked at Lily and said, "No, you can't. This is my skirt. Go away." + +Lily felt sad. She did not understand why the girl was mean. She went back to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Some people are not nice. But you are a kind girl. You should not let them make you feel bad. You have a beautiful skirt and a beautiful heart. You can share your skirt with someone who wants to be your friend." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. You are right. I will find a friend who likes to share." + +She looked around the park and saw a boy on the slide. The boy wore a green shirt. Lily ran to the slide and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. I like your shirt. Can I play with you?" + +The boy looked at Lily and said, "Sure, you can. I'm Tom. I like your skirt. It's very pretty. Do you want to go on the slide with me?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I do. Let's go." + +They climbed up the ladder and slid down together. They laughed and had fun. They shook their skirt and shirt and made them flap. They ran and jumped and danced. They became friends. + +Lily was happy. She learned that sharing is good. She learned that being powerful is not about what you wear, but about how you treat others. She learned that kindness is the best way to make friends. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play together in the park. One day, they see a big cake on a table. It is for a marriage. Sara and Ben love cake. They want to eat some. + +"Let's take a piece," Sara says. "No one will see us." + +"No, Sara," Ben says. "That is not nice. The cake is for the people who love each other. They will be sad if we eat their cake. We should not be selfish." + +"But I am hungry," Sara says. "And the cake looks yummy. Just a little bit. Please, Ben." + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to make Sara angry, but he knows what is right. He has an idea. + +"I have a better idea," he says. "Let's go to the shop. I have some money. I can buy us some ice cream. Ice cream is also yummy. And we can share it. What do you think?" + +Sara thinks for a moment. She likes ice cream too. And she likes to share with Ben. He is a good friend. She smiles. + +"OK, Ben," she says. "That sounds good. I am sorry for being selfish. Let's go to the shop. I recommend chocolate. Do you like chocolate?" + +"Yes, I do," Ben says. "Chocolate is my favorite. Come on, Sara. Let's go." + +They hold hands and run to the shop. They buy some ice cream and enjoy it in the sun. They are happy. They do not need the cake. They have each other. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play hide and seek. Lily is good at hiding. Max is good at finding. + +One day, they play hide and seek at Lily's house. Lily says, "I will hide first. You count to ten. Then you find me." + +Max says, "OK. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Ready or not, here I come!" + +Max looks for Lily in the living room, the kitchen, the bathroom, but he cannot find her. He thinks, "Where is Lily? She is very good at hiding." + +He goes to the bedroom. He sees a closet. He thinks, "Maybe Lily is in the closet." He opens the closet door. + +He sees Lily. She is hiding in the closet. She has a big smile. She says, "You found me! You are very good at finding." + +Max says, "You are very good at hiding. You are so quiet. I did not hear you." + +Lily says, "That is because I am deaf. I cannot hear you either. But I can see you and talk to you with my hands." + +Max says, "Wow. That is amazing. I want to learn how to talk with my hands too." + +Lily says, "I can teach you. It is fun. We can enjoy talking with our hands." + +Max says, "Yes, please. That sounds great. You are a good friend." + +Lily says, "You are a good friend too. I like playing with you." + +They hug and smile. They enjoy playing hide and seek and talking with their hands. They are happy. +Lily liked to play with her toys in her room. She had many toys, but her favorite was a doll named Anna. Anna had long hair, a pretty dress, and a smile. Lily liked to brush Anna's hair and talk to her. + +One day, Lily wanted to find a new dress for Anna. She opened her drawer and looked inside. She saw some socks, some shirts, and some pants, but no dresses. She was sad. She wanted Anna to look nice. + +She went to her mom and asked, "Mom, can I have a new dress for Anna? Please?" + +Her mom looked at her and smiled. She was generous and loved Lily very much. She said, "Of course, sweetie. You can have a new dress for Anna. But you have to do something for me first. You have to help me clean the kitchen. Can you do that?" + +Lily nodded. She wanted to help her mom and make her happy. She said, "Yes, mom. I can help you clean the kitchen. Thank you, mom. You are the best." + +Lily and her mom went to the kitchen and worked together. They washed the dishes, wiped the table, and swept the floor. Lily had fun and learned some new words. She was proud of herself. + +When they finished, her mom said, "Good job, Lily. You are a big helper. Now, let's go to the store and buy a new dress for Anna. You can choose any dress you like." + +Lily was so happy. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. You are so kind. I love you." + +They went to the store and Lily found a beautiful dress for Anna. It was pink and had flowers on it. Lily put it on Anna and said, "Look, mom. Anna is so pretty. She likes her new dress. Thank you for allowing me to have it." + +Her mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you like it. You are a good girl and a good friend to Anna. I love you, too." +Lily was curious about the big envelope that Mommy gave her. She opened it and saw a colorful card with a picture of a cake and balloons. It was an invitation to Sam's birthday party. + +"Mommy, what is this?" Lily asked. + +Mommy smiled and sat down next to Lily. She explained that an invitation was a way of asking someone to come to a special event, like a party. Sam was Lily's friend from preschool, and he wanted Lily to join him and other friends for fun and games. + +"Can I go, Mommy?" Lily asked, excited. + +"Of course, honey. We just need to RSVP, which means tell Sam's mommy if we can go or not. Do you want to call her now?" Mommy asked. + +Lily nodded and picked up the phone. Mommy helped her dial the number and waited for Sam's mommy to answer. + +"Hello, this is Lily. I got your invitation. Thank you. I want to go to Sam's party. Can I please?" Lily said, politely. + +Sam's mommy was happy to hear from Lily. She said yes, Lily could come, and told her the time and the place of the party. She also said she was looking forward to seeing Lily and Mommy. + +"Bye, Sam's mommy. See you soon. Bye." Lily said, and hung up the phone. + +Lily hugged Mommy and thanked her for the invitation. She was very happy and couldn't wait for the party. She wondered what Sam's cake would look like, and what games they would play. She was very curious. +Ben and Mia were playing in their room. They had many toys and books, but they were bored. They wanted to see what was behind the big door in the hall. Their mom had told them not to touch the door, because it was the door to her office and she had important work there. + +But Ben and Mia were curious. They sneaked out of their room and went to the hall. They saw the big door. It was shiny and had a lock. Ben reached out his hand and touched the door. He felt a shock and pulled back his hand. He cried out loud. + +Mia was scared. She ran to Ben and hugged him. She asked him, "Are you okay? What happened?" + +Ben sobbed and showed her his hand. It was red and sore. He said, "The door hurt me. It was uncomfortable. Why did it do that?" + +Mia looked at the door and saw a sign. It had a picture of a lightning bolt and the word "Danger". She said, "I think the door has electricity. It is not safe to touch. Mom told us not to touch the door. We should have listened to her." + +Ben nodded and said, "You are right. We should have listened to mom. She knows what is best for us. Let's go back to our room and play with our toys and books. They are fun and safe." + +Mia agreed and helped Ben to their room. They learned their lesson and never touched the door again. They also said sorry to their mom and hugged her. Their mom was happy and proud of them. She said, "I love you, Ben and Mia. You are good children. Always remember to follow the rules and be careful." +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. They have a big sack full of cars, trucks, planes and trains. They dump the sack on the floor and make loud noises. + +"Vroom, vroom, I am a fast car!" Ben says. + +"Choo, choo, I am a strong train!" Sam says. + +They have fun for a long time. But then, one of Sam's trains stops moving. He tries to push it, but it does not go. + +"Oh no, my train is broken!" Sam cries. + +Ben looks at the train. He sees a small hole on the side. He opens it and takes out a battery. + +"Look, Sam, your train needs a new battery. This one is old and empty. We need to find a new one," Ben says. + +They look around the room. They see a clear box on the shelf. It has some batteries inside. Ben climbs on a chair and reaches for the box. + +"Be careful, Ben!" Sam says. + +Ben grabs the box and comes down. He opens it and takes out a new battery. He puts it in the train and closes the hole. + +"Here, Sam, try your train now," Ben says. + +Sam turns on the train and smiles. It starts moving again. + +"Yay, my train works! Thank you, Ben!" Sam says. + +They hug and go back to playing. They are happy brothers. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play together. They have a cool game. They pretend to marry each other. They use a ring and a dress and a hat. + +One day, they play marry in the park. They find a big tree. They say, "This is our house." They put the ring on their fingers. They say, "I do." They hug and kiss. + +But then, a big boy comes. He is a mean player. He says, "This is my tree. Go away." He pushes Tom and Anna. He takes the ring and the dress and the hat. He laughs and runs away. + +Tom and Anna are sad. They cry. They say, "He is a bad boy. He stole our game." + +A nice lady sees them. She is a teacher. She says, "What is wrong, children?" Tom and Anna tell her. She says, "That is not nice. Let me help you." She calls the big boy. She says, "Give back their things. Say sorry. Or I will tell your mom." + +The big boy is scared. He gives back the ring and the dress and the hat. He says, "Sorry." He goes away. + +Tom and Anna are happy. They say, "Thank you, lady." She says, "You are welcome. You are good children. You are good friends. You are good players." She smiles and leaves. + +Tom and Anna play marry again. They say, "We are happy. We are cool. We are married." They hug and kiss. They live happily ever after. The end. +Sara was very happy today. She had a new friend at school. Her name was Lily. Lily was nice and funny. She liked to play with Sara and share her toys. + +After school, Sara asked her mom if Lily could come to her house. Mom said yes. Sara was very excited. She wanted to show Lily her room and her books and her games. + +When Lily came, Sara ran to the door. She gave Lily a big hug. She said, "Welcome to my house, Lily. I am glad you are here." Lily smiled and hugged Sara back. She said, "Thank you, Sara. I am glad to be here." + +Sara took Lily to her room. She showed her all her things. They played with dolls and puzzles and cars. They had a lot of fun. They laughed and talked and sang. + +But Sara was clumsy. She tripped on her rug and fell down. She bumped her head on her bed. She cried out loud. It hurt a lot. Lily ran to Sara. She helped her get up. She said, "Are you okay, Sara? I am sorry you fell down." Sara rubbed her head. She said, "I am okay, Lily. I am just clumsy. I fall down a lot." Lily said, "It's okay, Sara. I am clumsy too. I spill my juice and drop my crayons. We can be clumsy together." + +Lily got a pillow from Sara's bed. She put it under Sara's head. She said, "Here, Sara. This will make you feel better. It is soft and fluffy." Sara smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. You make me feel better." Lily said, "You are welcome, Sara. You are a good friend too. You make me happy." + +They hugged each other. They lay down on the pillow. They closed their eyes. They fell asleep. Mom came and saw them. She smiled and said, "They are so sweet. They are good friends." She covered them with a blanket. She kissed them on their cheeks. She said, "Good night, Sara and Lily. Sleep well." +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes, and they liked to race them on the floor or on the sofa. Sometimes they made noises like vroom or beep or honk. + +One day, their mom gave them a new toy car. It was shiny and red, and it had a button that made it move by itself. Lily and Ben were very enthusiastic. They wanted to try the new car right away. + +"Let's race it with our other cars!" Lily said. + +"OK, but I get to press the button first!" Ben said. + +They put the new car on the floor and pressed the button. The car zoomed forward, faster than any of their other cars. Lily and Ben cheered and ran after it. + +The car went around the table, under the chair, and through the door. It was so fast that Lily and Ben could not catch it. They followed it to the kitchen, where their dad was cooking. + +"Watch out, dad!" Lily shouted. + +But it was too late. The car crashed into a bottle of oil that was on the counter. The bottle fell and broke, and oil spilled everywhere. The car stopped moving and made a sad sound. + +"Oh no, our new car!" Ben cried. + +"I'm sorry, kids, but I think your car is broken," dad said. "The oil must have damaged it." + +"Can you fix it, dad?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, honey. Maybe if we clean it and let it rest for a while, it might work again. But we have to be careful with oil. It can be dangerous and messy." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They felt sad and sorry for their new car. They helped dad clean the oil and the car. Then they put the car on a towel and hoped it would get better. + +"Maybe we should play with our other cars for now," Lily said. + +"Yeah, and next time we should be more careful with the new car," Ben said. + +They hugged each other and went back to their room. They still loved their new car, but they learned a lesson about oil and speed. +Anna likes to write. She writes her name, her mom's name, and her cat's name. She writes with a big crayon on a white paper. She is proud of her writing. + +She shows her writing to her friend Ben. Ben likes to write too. He writes his name, his dad's name, and his dog's name. He writes with a small pencil on a yellow paper. He is proud of his writing. + +They decide to trade their papers. Anna gives her paper to Ben, and Ben gives his paper to Anna. They say, "This is a pass. A pass is when you give something to someone and they give something to you. It is fun to pass." + +They look at each other's papers. They see the different names and the different colors. They say, "Wow, you write very well. I like your writing. Your writing is helpful. It helps me learn new names and new colors. Thank you for your writing." + +They smile and hug. They are happy. They like to write and pass. They are helpful friends. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big plane in the sky. The plane is loud and fast. It flies to the east. + +"Where is the plane going?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know," Mia says. "Maybe to another park." + +They run after the plane. They want to see where it lands. They run and run until they reach the end of the park. They see a fence and a road. + +"Can we cross the road?" Tom asks. + +"No, we can't," Mia says. "The road is busy and dangerous. We have to stay in the park." + +They are sad. They can't see the plane anymore. They hear it, but they don't see it. They wonder what is in the east. + +They sit on a bench and eat their snacks. They share their cookies and juice. They talk about the plane and the east. They make up stories about what they would see and do there. + +They are happy again. They are friends. They like to play in the park. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. They see a big clock on a tower. The clock tells the time with a loud sound. + +"Look, Ben, the clock has two hands and numbers. It is almost four o'clock," Anna says. + +"What happens at four o'clock?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe something fun. Let's wait and see," Anna says. + +They sit on a bench and watch the clock. They hear a bird singing. They see a dog barking. They feel the sun shining. + +Then, the clock makes a loud sound. It is four o'clock. Anna and Ben clap their hands. + +"Yay, it is four o'clock. What will happen now?" Anna says. + +But then, something strange happens. The clock starts to spin and glow. The hands and numbers move very fast. The sound gets louder and louder. + +"Wow, what is that? The clock is changing," Ben says. + +Anna and Ben are curious. They want to see the clock better. They get closer to the tower. They touch the clock. + +But as soon as they touch the clock, they vanish. They disappear from the park. They go to another place. + +They find themselves in a forest. They see trees, flowers and animals. They hear a voice. + +"Hello, Anna and Ben. Welcome to the magic forest. I am the clock fairy. I brought you here to show you something wonderful," the voice says. + +"Who are you? Where are we? What is happening?" Anna and Ben ask. + +"Don't be afraid. I am a helpful fairy. I like to make children happy. I can take you to different places and times. You can see and learn many things. Do you want to come with me?" the fairy asks. + +Anna and Ben are scared and confused. They miss their home and their parents. They don't know what to do. + +"Can we go back to the park? Can we see our mom and dad?" Anna and Ben ask. + +"Of course, you can. I can take you back anytime you want. But first, let me show you something amazing. Trust me, you will like it. It will be fun," the fairy says. + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They wonder what the fairy wants to show them. They decide to give it a try. + +"Okay, fairy, we will come with you. But please, don't make us vanish again. It is scary," Anna and Ben say. + +The fairy laughs. She says, "Don't worry, children. I will not make you vanish again. I will take you by the hand. Follow me, and you will see a surprise." + +The fairy takes Anna and Ben by the hand. She leads them to a big tree. She says, "This is the tree of stories. It has many books inside. You can choose any book you want, and it will come to life. You can enter the story and meet the characters. You can have an adventure. Do you want to try?" + +Anna and Ben are amazed. They love books and stories. They want to try the tree of stories. They say, "Yes, fairy, we want to try. Thank you for being helpful. You are very nice." + +The fairy smiles. She says, "You are very welcome. I am glad you are happy. Now, choose a book and have fun." + +Anna and Ben look at the tree. They see many books. They see books about animals, princesses, pirates, dragons, fairies and more. They choose a book they like. They open it. They enter the story. They have fun. +Tom and Anna like to play outside. They have a big garden with many flowers and trees. Sometimes they see birds and bugs and other animals. They are happy and curious. + +One day, they see a big mountain far away. It is very high and has white snow on top. They want to go there and see what is there. They ask their mom if they can go. + +"Mom, can we go to the big mountain?" Tom says. + +"No, my loves, the mountain is too far and too cold. You need to stay here where it is safe and warm." Mom says. + +"But we want to see the mountain. It looks so pretty and fun. Please, mom, please." Anna says. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She has an idea. She takes them to the garage and gives them a big cardboard box. She helps them cut out a window and a door. She gives them some crayons and stickers. + +"Here, you can make your own mountain. You can draw and decorate it however you like. You can pretend you are on the mountain and have adventures. You can speak to the animals and the snowflakes. You can have fun and use your imagination." Mom says. + +Tom and Anna are excited. They thank their mom and start to work on their mountain. They draw trees and rocks and flowers. They stick snowflakes and stars and animals. They make their mountain red and blue and yellow and green. They crawl inside and play. They speak to each other and to their mountain friends. They have fun and use their imagination. They are happy and curious. +Tom and Mia are brother and sister. They share a room and a bed. They like to play and talk before they sleep. + +One night, Tom says, "I have an opinion. I think the moon is made of cheese. Do you agree?" + +Mia shakes her head. "No, I don't agree. I think the moon is made of rock. Cheese is soft and yummy. Rock is hard and ouchy." + +Tom frowns. "But cheese is white and round, like the moon. And maybe the moon is not ouchy, because it is far away." + +Mia sighs. "But rock is also white and round, sometimes. And the moon has holes and spots, like rock. And maybe the moon is ouchy, but we can't touch it." + +They argue for a while, but they can't convince each other. They are both sure of their opinion. + +Then, Mom comes in. She says, "It's time to sleep, kids. You can talk about the moon tomorrow. Now, close your eyes and say good night." + +Tom and Mia say good night, but they are still thinking about the moon. They wonder who is right and who is wrong. They think it is not easy to have a different opinion. + +But they also love each other, and they are happy to share a room and a bed. They snuggle up and fall asleep, dreaming of the moon. +Lily and Max were bored. They had played with all their toys and read all their books. They wanted to do something new and fun. + +They saw a big bowl of food on the kitchen table. It was for their lunch, but they had an idea. They grabbed some spoons and ran to the bathroom. + +They filled the tub with water and got in. They took turns to scoop some food and splash it in the water. They made a big mess, but they had a lot of fun. They pretended they were chefs and made creative dishes with the food. They used carrots as boats, peas as bubbles, and cheese as stars. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what they were doing. She was not happy. She saw the food and the water all over the floor and the walls. She told them to get out of the tub and clean up. + +Lily and Max were sorry. They did not mean to make mom angry. They helped her to wipe the food and the water. They said they were sorry and gave her a hug. They promised to not splash food again. Mom smiled and gave them a kiss. She said she loved them, but they had to be more careful. She said they could be creative in other ways, like drawing or singing. Lily and Max agreed. They were hungry and tired. They ate their lunch and took a nap. They dreamed of new and fun things to do. +Jenny was a little girl who liked to visit her grandma every week. Grandma was elderly and lived in a small house with a garden. Jenny loved to help grandma water the flowers and feed the birds. Grandma always had cookies and stories for Jenny. + +One day, Jenny and grandma were sitting on the couch, reading a book about a princess and a dragon. Jenny was very curious and asked grandma many questions. Grandma smiled and answered them all. She was happy to see Jenny so interested. + +"Grandma, can I go to the toilet?" Jenny asked after a while. + +"Of course, dear. You know where it is, right?" Grandma said. + +"Yes, grandma. It's next to your bedroom." Jenny said. She got up and walked to the toilet. + +But when she opened the door, she saw something that scared her. There was a big spider on the wall, near the sink. It had eight hairy legs and two shiny eyes. Jenny screamed and ran back to the couch. + +"Grandma, grandma, there's a spider in the toilet!" Jenny cried. + +"Oh, no, Jenny. Don't be afraid. It's just a little spider. It won't hurt you." Grandma said. She got up and took Jenny's hand. "Come on, let's go and see." + +Grandma and Jenny walked to the toilet. Grandma turned on the light and pointed to the spider. + +"See, Jenny? It's not so big. It's just a little friend who likes to live in the toilet. He helps us by eating the flies and the bugs. He's not scary at all." Grandma said. + +"Really, grandma?" Jenny asked. + +"Really, Jenny. He's harmless. You can even say hello to him. He won't bite you." Grandma said. + +Jenny looked at the spider. It was still on the wall, but it didn't seem so scary anymore. It looked like a fuzzy ball with legs. Jenny felt a little braver. + +"Hello, spider." Jenny said softly. + +The spider moved a little, as if it heard her. Jenny smiled. + +"See, Jenny? He's friendly. He likes you." Grandma said. + +Jenny nodded. She felt better. She hugged grandma and thanked her. + +"Thank you, grandma. You're the best. You always comfort me when I'm scared." Jenny said. + +"You're welcome, Jenny. I love you very much. You always make me happy." Grandma said. + +They hugged and kissed. Then they went back to the couch and finished the book. Jenny learned that spiders are not so bad, and grandma learned that Jenny is very smart. They had a wonderful day together. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a round ball that she liked to bounce and catch. Ben had a funny hat that he liked to wear and make faces. + +"Look at me, Lily!" Ben said, putting the hat on his head. "I am a silly monkey!" + +Lily laughed and threw the ball to him. "Catch, monkey!" + +Ben tried to catch the ball, but he missed. The ball rolled under the sofa. "Oh no, where did it go?" Ben said, looking around. + +Lily crawled to the sofa and lifted the edge. She saw the ball hiding in the dark. "I found it!" she said, reaching for it. + +But as she touched the ball, it disappeared. Lily gasped and pulled her hand back. "What happened?" she said, scared. + +Ben crawled to her and looked under the sofa. He saw nothing but dust. "The ball is gone!" he said, surprised. + +They both stared at the empty space, wondering where the ball went. Then they heard a giggle from behind them. They turned around and saw their big sister, Mia, holding the ball. She had a remote control in her other hand. + +"Gotcha!" Mia said, smiling. "This is not a real ball, it's a magic ball. I can make it disappear and appear with this button. Watch!" + +She pressed the button and the ball vanished. She pressed it again and the ball came back. She did it a few more times, making the ball go on and off. + +Lily and Ben were amazed and confused. They didn't know how Mia did that. They wanted to try the magic ball too. + +"Can we play with it, Mia?" Lily asked, politely. + +"Please, please, please?" Ben added, eagerly. + +Mia thought for a moment. She liked to tease her little siblings, but she also liked to share. She decided to let them play with the ball, but only if they followed her rules. + +"Okay, you can play with it, but only if you do what I say. And don't tell Mom or Dad, it's our secret. Deal?" Mia said, handing them the ball and the remote. + +Lily and Ben nodded, excited. They agreed to do what Mia said. They didn't care about the rules, they just wanted to have fun with the magic ball. They thanked Mia and started to play with it, making it disappear and appear in different places. They laughed and giggled, enjoying the new game. + +Mia watched them, smiling. She was happy to see them happy. She decided to join them and play with them. She put on the funny hat and pretended to be a silly monkey too. They all had a lot of fun with the magic ball and the funny hat. They didn't notice how fast the time passed, until they heard Mom calling them for dinner. They quickly hid the ball and the remote under the sofa and ran to the kitchen. They hoped Mom and Dad wouldn't find out about their secret. They wanted to play with the magic ball again tomorrow. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big, flexible snake. They could bend it and twist it and make it look like different things. Sometimes they pretended it was a rope, or a belt, or a scarf. + +One night, they decided to sleep with the snake. They put it under their pillow and cuddled with it. They felt warm and cozy. They said good night to each other and closed their eyes. + +But in the middle of the night, Lily woke up. She felt something cold and wet on her face. She opened her eyes and saw the snake. It was not a toy. It was a real snake. It had slithered out of the pillow and was licking her cheek. She screamed and jumped out of the bed. + +Ben woke up too. He saw the snake and shivered. He was scared. He grabbed his pillow and threw it at the snake. The snake hissed and moved away. It crawled out of the window and disappeared. + +Lily and Ben ran to their mom and dad. They told them what happened. Mom and dad hugged them and calmed them down. They checked their room and found no more snakes. They gave them new pillows and tucked them in. They said they were brave and they loved them. + +Lily and Ben learned a lesson. They never played with the snake again. They only played with their other toys, like their dolls and cars and blocks. They were happy and safe. +Jill and Ben were sleeping in their beds. They had a big day tomorrow. They were going to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They were very excited to see the animals and the colors. + +But in the middle of the night, they heard a loud noise. It sounded like a roar. They woke up and saw a big shadow on the wall. It looked like a lion. They were very scared. + +"Ben, what is that?" Jill whispered. + +"I don't know, Jill. Maybe it's a bad dream," Ben said. + +They hid under their blankets and hoped the noise would go away. But it didn't. It got louder and closer. They felt something move their beds. They felt something breathe on their faces. They felt something bite their toes. + +They screamed and cried. But Mom and Dad didn't come. They were too late. The lion had broken into their house and found them. The lion was hungry and angry. The lion ate them up. + +The end. +Lily liked to draw in her notebook. She had many colors and shapes in it. She drew flowers, stars, animals and people. She was very happy with her notebook. + +One day, her brother Max took her notebook. He wanted to draw too, but he did not ask Lily. He used a black pen and made big lines and circles over Lily's drawings. He did not care about Lily's colors and shapes. He thought it was fun. + +Lily saw what Max did and was very sad and angry. She cried and shouted at Max. "Give me back my notebook! You ruined it! You are a bad brother!" + +Max saw Lily's tears and heard her voice. He felt sorry for what he did. He did not mean to hurt Lily. He wanted to make her happy. He said to Lily, "I am sorry, Lily. I was wrong. I wanted to draw with you, but I did not ask. I did not know you liked your notebook so much. Can I help you fix it?" + +Lily looked at Max and saw his sorry face. She was still sad, but she was not angry anymore. She said to Max, "Thank you, Max. I am glad you are sorry. You can help me fix it. We can use stickers and glue and new paper. We can make it better. We can draw together, but you have to ask me first. OK?" + +Max nodded and smiled. He said, "OK, Lily. I will ask you first. I love you, Lily. You are a good sister." + +Lily hugged Max and said, "I love you too, Max. You are a good brother." + +They took the notebook and went to find stickers and glue and new paper. They worked together to fix the notebook. They made it more colorful and beautiful. They increased their drawings and their love. They were happy with their notebook. +Tom liked to sign. He learned how to sign from his mom, who was deaf. He could sign hello, thank you, and many other words. He wanted to show his friends at school how to sign, too. + +One day, he brought a book of signs to his classroom. He asked his teacher if he could share it with the class. His teacher said yes, and gave him some time to talk. Tom was happy. He opened the book and started to sign. + +He signed the word for cat, and pointed to a picture of a cat. He signed the word for dog, and pointed to a picture of a dog. He signed the word for bird, and pointed to a picture of a bird. He signed the word for fish, and pointed to a picture of a fish. He signed the word for turtle, and pointed to a picture of a turtle. + +But then, he saw a picture of a snake. He did not like snakes. He was afraid of snakes. He did not want to sign the word for snake. He closed the book and said, "No more signs." + +His teacher asked him why he stopped. Tom said, "I don't like snakes. They are scary. They can bite you and make you dead." + +His teacher smiled and said, "Don't worry, Tom. The snake in the book is not real. It can't hurt you. And not all snakes are bad. Some snakes are friendly and helpful. Do you want to learn the sign for snake?" + +Tom shook his head. He did not want to learn the sign for snake. He said, "Maybe another day. Today, I want to sign something else." + +He opened the book again and looked for a picture of something he liked. He found a picture of a cake. He smiled and signed the word for cake. He said, "I like cake. Cake is yummy. Do you like cake?" + +His teacher nodded and said, "I like cake, too. And I like your signs. You are very good at signing, Tom. Thank you for sharing with us." + +The class clapped and cheered for Tom. Tom felt proud and happy. He liked to sign. He liked to share. He liked his teacher and his friends. He liked his classroom. He liked everything. Except snakes. +Lily and Ben were playing with a big yellow ball in the park. They liked to bounce the ball high and catch it. Sometimes they bounced it to each other and said, "Catch!" + +But then a big dog came running to them. The dog was fierce and barked loud. He wanted the yellow ball. He jumped and snatched the ball from Ben's hands. He ran away with the ball in his mouth. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Lily shouted. "Give it back!" + +Ben was scared of the dog. He hid behind Lily. "What do we do?" he asked. + +Lily was brave. She ran after the dog. She waved her arms and yelled, "Stop! Drop the ball!" + +The dog stopped and looked at Lily. He saw that she was not afraid. He dropped the ball and wagged his tail. He wanted to play. + +Lily picked up the ball and threw it to Ben. "Here, Ben. It's okay. The dog is not fierce. He just likes to bounce, too." + +Ben came out from behind Lily. He smiled and caught the ball. He threw it to the dog. The dog chased the ball and brought it back. He licked Ben's face. + +Lily and Ben laughed. They made a new friend. They played bounce with the dog until it was time to go home. +Lily and Max were going to the cabin with Mom and Dad. They were very excited. They liked the cabin. It had a big lake and many trees. They could swim and play and see animals. + +But when they got to the cabin, they saw a big storm. The sky was dark and loud. The wind was strong and cold. The rain was fast and wet. Lily and Max were nervous. They did not like the storm. + +"Mom, Dad, can we go inside?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, of course, sweetie. Let's go inside and be safe and warm," Mom said. + +They ran to the cabin and closed the door. They heard the storm outside. It was scary. + +"Can we have a story, please?" Max asked. + +"Sure, honey. Let's sit by the fire and read a story," Dad said. + +They sat by the fire and Dad read a story. It was about a brave knight and a friendly dragon. Lily and Max liked the story. They smiled and laughed. + +They hoped the storm would go away soon. They hoped they could have fun at the cabin tomorrow. They hoped the knight and the dragon would be happy. They hugged Mom and Dad and felt cozy and loved. +Ben and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They had a big pot, some water, and many spoons. + +"Let's make soup!" said Ben. He poured some water into the pot and put it on the stove. He turned the knob to make the fire. + +"Okay!" said Lily. She looked for something to put in the soup. She saw a jar of jam on the counter. She opened it and took a wide spoon. She scooped some jam and put it in the pot. + +"Yuck!" said Ben. "Jam is not for soup! Jam is for bread!" + +Lily did not understand. She liked jam. She thought it would make the soup sweet and red. She wanted to tell Ben, but she did not know how to say it. She remembered that Mommy taught her some signs with her hands. She made a sign for jam by rubbing her fingers together. She pointed to the pot and smiled. + +Ben saw her sign. He knew what it meant. He shook his head. He made a sign for soup by pretending to sip from a bowl. He pointed to the pot and frowned. + +Lily saw his sign. She knew what it meant. She felt sad. She did not want to make Ben unhappy. She wanted to make him happy. She thought of something else to put in the soup. She saw a can of beans on the shelf. She opened it and took another spoon. She dumped some beans in the pot. + +"Good!" said Ben. "Beans are good for soup! Beans are yummy and healthy!" + +Lily felt happy. She made Ben happy. She made a sign for good by giving a thumbs up. She pointed to the pot and nodded. + +Ben saw her sign. He smiled. He made a sign for good too. He hugged Lily and said, "You are a good chef! And a good sister!" + +They both laughed and waited for the soup to be ready. They hoped Mommy and Daddy would like it too. +Tom and Mia liked to ride their bikes in the park. They had red bikes with bells and baskets. They always wore helmets and gloves to be safe. One day, they saw a new path in the park. It was narrow and twisty and had a sign that said "Dangerous. Do not enter." + +"Let's go there!" Tom said. He was brave and curious. He wanted to see what was on the other side of the path. + +"No, Tom, we can't!" Mia said. She was careful and smart. She knew the sign meant the path was not for bikes. "It's too dangerous. We might fall or get hurt." + +But Tom did not listen to Mia. He rode his bike past the sign and into the path. Mia followed him, because she did not want him to go alone. She was scared and worried. + +The path was bumpy and steep. There were rocks and roots and holes. Tom and Mia had to pedal hard and steer well. They saw many things on the path. They saw birds and bugs and flowers. They saw a big tree with a hole. They saw a pile of herbs that smelled good. + +"Look, Mia, herbs!" Tom said. He stopped his bike and got off. He picked some herbs and put them in his basket. He liked herbs. He liked to smell them and taste them. + +"Tom, we have to go back!" Mia said. She did not like herbs. She did not like the path. She wanted to go back to the park. She saw something in the hole of the tree. It was big and furry and had sharp teeth. It was a bear. "Tom, there's a bear!" + +Tom looked up and saw the bear. He was scared and sorry. He wished he had listened to Mia. He wished he had not entered the path. He got on his bike and rang his bell. He hoped the bear would not chase them. + +"Come on, Mia, let's ride fast!" Tom said. He and Mia rode their bikes as fast as they could. They dodged the rocks and roots and holes. They did not look back. They reached the end of the path and the park. They were safe and happy. + +They hugged each other and their bikes. They learned a lesson. They decided to never go on the dangerous path again. They decided to always follow the signs and listen to each other. They rode their bikes back home and told their mom and dad what happened. They gave them some herbs and said sorry. They said they loved them and thanked them for their bikes. They said they would be good and careful from now on. +Tom and Lily love to play with their toy horses. They have many horses of different colors and sizes. They like to make them run and jump and neigh. + +One day, they decide to have a race with their horses. They line them up on the floor and say "Ready, set, go!" They push their horses along the floor and cheer for them. + +But then, Tom's horse bumps into Lily's horse and they both fall over. Tom and Lily get angry and start to yell at each other. "That's not fair! You made my horse fall!" "No, you did! You pushed your horse too hard!" + +They grab their horses and separate them. They go to opposite sides of the room and sit with their arms crossed. They don't want to play with each other anymore. + +Mom sees them and feels sad. She comes over and says "What's wrong, Tom and Lily? Why are you not playing together?" + +Tom and Lily tell Mom what happened. Mom listens and says "I'm sorry you had a problem with your race. But it was an accident. No one meant to make the horses fall. Sometimes, things like that happen when we play. It doesn't mean you have to be mad at each other. You can still be friends and share your horses." + +Tom and Lily think about what Mom says. They look at their horses and then at each other. They feel sorry for being angry. They say "Sorry" and hug each other. They bring their horses back together and say "Let's play again. But this time, let's be careful not to bump into each other." + +Mom smiles and says "That's a good idea. I'm proud of you for making up. Now, have fun with your horses. But don't play too long. It's almost time for bed. You look sleepy." + +Tom and Lily nod and say "Okay, Mom. We are sleepy. But we want to play a little more. We love our horses. And we love each other." They kiss Mom and go back to playing with their horses. They are happy and have fun. +Anna liked to observe the birds in the garden. She saw how they flew in the sky, how they sang on the trees, how they ate the seeds she gave them. She wanted to be friends with them, but they were shy and flew away when she came near. + +One day, she had an idea. She took a long string from her room and tied one end to a stick. She put some seeds on the other end of the string and laid it on the grass. Then she hid behind a bush and waited. + +Soon, a little bird came and saw the seeds. It hopped closer and closer, until it reached the string. It pecked at the seeds and ate them. Anna was very happy. She pulled the string gently, hoping to bring the bird closer to her. + +But the bird felt the string move and got scared. It flapped its wings and tried to fly away. But the string was stuck on its leg. It cried out and struggled, but it could not get free. + +Anna felt sorry for the bird. She did not want to hurt it. She ran out of her hiding place and went to the bird. She said, "Don't be afraid, little bird. I just wanted to play with you. I will let you go. You are so graceful and pretty. I like you very much." + +She untied the string from the bird's leg and held it in her hand. The bird was still scared, but it calmed down a little. It looked at Anna with its bright eyes and chirped softly. Anna smiled and stroked its feathers. Then she opened her hand and let the bird fly away. + +The bird soared in the sky and sang a happy song. Anna waved at it and said, "Goodbye, little bird. Thank you for being my friend. Come back soon." She watched the bird until it disappeared. Then she went back to her room and put the string away. She hoped to see the bird again. She felt happy and proud. She had observed a bird up close. +Lily is a little girl who likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite one is Anna. Anna has long hair, a pink dress and a gentle smile. Lily likes to brush Anna's hair, dress her up and talk to her. + +One day, Lily's mom tells her that she has to go to a meeting. A meeting is when grown-ups talk about important things. Lily's mom says that she will be back soon, and that Lily can play with Anna while she is gone. Lily says okay, but she feels sad. She wants her mom to stay with her and play. + +Lily decides to have a meeting with Anna. She puts two chairs in the living room, and sits Anna on one of them. She sits on the other one, and pretends to be her mom. She says, "Hello, Anna. Thank you for coming to this meeting. We have to talk about important things." + +Anna does not say anything, because she is a doll. But Lily imagines that she nods and smiles. Lily says, "The first important thing is that I love you very much. You are my best friend. The second important thing is that you are very pretty. I like your hair and your dress. The third important thing is that you are very gentle. You never hurt me or make me cry." + +Lily hugs Anna and kisses her cheek. She feels happy. She says, "This is a good meeting. Do you have anything to say, Anna?" She makes Anna's voice and says, "Yes, Lily. I love you too. You are my best friend. You are very smart and kind. You make me happy." + +Lily and Anna smile at each other. They play some more, until Lily's mom comes back. Lily's mom sees them and says, "Hello, Lily. Hello, Anna. Did you have fun?" Lily says, "Yes, mom. We had a meeting. We talked about important things." Lily's mom says, "That's wonderful. What did you talk about?" Lily says, "We talked about love, and beauty, and gentleness." Lily's mom says, "Those are very important things. I'm proud of you, Lily. And I'm glad you have Anna. She is a very special doll." Lily says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love Anna." Lily's mom says, "I love you too, Lily. And I love Anna." They hug and kiss each other, and then hug and kiss Anna. They are a happy family. +Anna and Ben were playing in the backyard. They saw a big ladder leaning on the wall. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the roof. + +"Let's go up the ladder!" Ben said. "It will be fun!" + +"No, we can't!" Anna said. "Mom said the ladder is broken. She said it is not safe. She said she will repair it later." + +"But it looks fine to me!" Ben said. "It is not broken. It is harmless. Come on, Anna, don't be scared!" + +Ben did not listen to Anna. He ran to the ladder and started to climb. Anna followed him. She did not want to be left alone. + +They climbed higher and higher. They reached the top of the ladder. They saw the roof. It was dirty and full of leaves. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben said. "We can see everything from here!" + +He tried to step on the roof. But the roof was slippery. He lost his balance. He fell off the roof. He landed on the ground. He cried out loud. + +"Ben!" Anna shouted. "Are you okay?" + +She climbed down the ladder. She ran to Ben. He was lying on the grass. He was hurt. He had a cut on his arm. He had a bump on his head. He had tears in his eyes. + +"Mom! Mom!" Anna called. "Help! Ben fell off the roof!" + +Mom heard Anna. She came out of the house. She saw Ben. She was shocked. She ran to Ben. She hugged him. She checked his wounds. She said: + +"Oh, Ben, what have you done? You should not have climbed the ladder. It is broken. It is not safe. It is not harmless. You could have been seriously injured. You are very lucky. Come on, let's go inside. I will clean your wounds. I will put a bandage on them. I will give you a hug. I will make you feel better." + +She took Ben inside. She did what she said. She made him feel better. + +Anna followed them. She felt sorry for Ben. She felt guilty for following him. She said: + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I'm sorry, Mom. I should have listened to you. I should not have climbed the ladder. It was a bad idea. It was not fun. It was dangerous." + +Mom looked at Anna. She said: + +"It's okay, Anna. I'm glad you are okay. I know you were curious. I know you wanted to have fun. But you have to be careful. You have to follow the rules. You have to respect the ladder. It is not a toy. It is a tool. It needs to be repaired. It needs to be used properly. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded. She said: + +"Yes, Mom. I understand. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Mom smiled. She said: + +"I love you too, Anna. I love you too, Ben. Now, let's have some cookies and milk. And then, let's read a story. A nice story. A harmless story." +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their room. One day, they see a big truck on the street. It is red and shiny. It has a loud horn. The driver waves at them. They wave back. + +"Can we go see the truck?" Lily asks Mom. + +"Okay, but only for a minute. And stay close to me," Mom says. + +They go outside and walk to the truck. The driver is nice. He lets them sit in the truck. He shows them the buttons and the wheel. He gives them a hat and a sticker. They are happy. + +"Thank you, driver!" they say. + +"You're welcome, kids. Have fun!" the driver says. + +Mom says it is time to go back. They get out of the truck. They say goodbye to the driver. They walk to the house. But they forget something. They forget their cars and trucks in their room. + +They do not remember until they are in bed. They want to play with their cars and trucks. They cry. + +"Mom, we forgot our cars and trucks!" they say. + +"I'm sorry, sweeties. But it is too late to go get them. You have to sleep now. Maybe you can play with them tomorrow," Mom says. + +But they do not sleep. They are sad. They miss their cars and trucks. + +The next day, they run to their room. But their cars and trucks are gone. Someone took them. They do not know who. They cry more. + +"Mom, our cars and trucks are gone!" they say. + +"Oh, no! That is terrible. Who would do such a thing?" Mom says. + +They do not know. They do not understand. They only know they are very unhappy. They wish they did not forget their cars and trucks. They wish they did not go see the big truck. They wish they had a better day. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to help their mom in the kitchen. One day, mom asked them to sort the vegetables for dinner. She gave them a big bowl of cauliflower, carrots, peas, and corn. + +"Sort them by color, please," mom said. "Put the white ones here, the orange ones there, the green ones here, and the yellow ones there." + +Lila and Ben nodded and started to sort the vegetables. Lila liked cauliflower, so she put a lot of it in the white pile. Ben liked corn, so he put a lot of it in the yellow pile. They did not like carrots or peas, so they put only a few of them in the orange and green piles. + +Mom came back and saw the uneven piles. She frowned and said, "Lila and Ben, this is not fair. You have to share the vegetables equally. You can't take more of what you like and leave less of what you don't like. That is selfish and rude." + +Lila and Ben felt ashamed and said, "Sorry, mom. We did not mean to be selfish and rude. We just like cauliflower and corn more than carrots and peas." + +Mom smiled and said, "I understand, but you have to try new things sometimes. You might find out that you like them too. And you have to think of others who might like different things than you. How would you feel if someone took all the cauliflower or corn and left you none?" + +Lila and Ben thought about it and said, "We would feel sad and angry." + +Mom nodded and said, "Exactly. So, let's sort the vegetables again, and this time, make sure each pile has the same amount. Then, we can cook them and add some butter and salt and pepper. They will taste sweet and yummy, I promise." + +Lila and Ben agreed and sorted the vegetables again. They made sure each pile had the same amount. Then, they helped mom cook them and put them on the table. They tried a bite of each vegetable and found out that they were all sweet and yummy, just like mom said. They thanked mom for the dinner and learned to share and try new things. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hill. They want to climb it. + +"Let's go up the hill!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Mia says. + +They step on the grass and the rocks. They step and step and step. They are happy. + +But the hill is very high. Tom and Mia start to feel tired. They breathe hard. Their lungs hurt. + +"Are we there yet?" Mia asks. + +"Almost!" Tom says. + +They step and step and step. They see the top of the hill. They are excited. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a dog. A big, black dog. It barks at them. It has sharp teeth. It looks angry. + +"Run!" Tom says. + +"Help!" Mia says. + +They are scared. They turn around. They run down the hill. They step and step and step. The dog chases them. It is fast. + +They reach the bottom of the hill. They see a fence. They run to the fence. They climb over it. They are safe. + +The dog stops at the fence. It cannot climb over it. It barks at them. It has a harsh voice. + +Tom and Mia look at the dog. They are glad they are on the other side. + +"Wow, that was scary!" Tom says. + +"Yes, it was!" Mia says. + +They hug each other. They are friends. They are brave. They are happy. +Sam and Jen are twins. They like to play with cars and dolls. One day, they go to the park with Mom and Dad. They see a big truck. The truck has a hose. The hose goes to a house. + +"What is the truck doing?" Sam asks. + +"The truck is giving gas to the house," Dad says. "Gas is useful. It makes the stove and the heater work." + +"Can we see the gas?" Jen asks. + +"No, gas is invisible. You can't see it, but you can smell it. It smells bad," Dad says. + +Sam and Jen sniff the air. They make a face. + +"Yuck! Gas does smell bad," Sam says. + +"Let's go away from the truck," Jen says. + +They run to the swings. They swing high and low. They have fun. They relax. + +"Look, the truck is leaving," Mom says. + +Sam and Jen look at the truck. The hose is gone. The truck drives away. + +"Bye, truck. Thank you for the gas," Sam and Jen say. + +They go back to Mom and Dad. They hug them. + +"Can we play some more?" Sam asks. + +"Sure, you can play some more. You are good kids," Mom says. + +Sam and Jen smile. They love the park. They love Mom and Dad. They love gas. Gas is useful. +Sam likes to imagine that he is a builder. He has a fake hammer that he uses to hit things. He pretends that he is making a house or a car or a boat. + +One day, he finds a real hammer in the garage. He thinks it is a bigger and better fake hammer. He wants to try it out. He takes it to his room and looks for something to hit. + +He sees his teddy bear on the bed. He thinks it would be fun to hit the teddy bear with the hammer. He lifts the hammer and swings it down. + +"Ow!" the teddy bear says. "That hurts!" + +Sam is surprised. He drops the hammer and looks at the teddy bear. The teddy bear has a hole in its head and some stuffing is coming out. + +"I'm sorry, teddy bear," Sam says. "I didn't know you could talk. I didn't know this was a real hammer. I thought it was a fake hammer." + +The teddy bear sighs. "It's okay, Sam. I know you didn't mean to hurt me. But please don't use the real hammer again. Use the fake hammer. It's safer and more fun." + +Sam nods. He hugs the teddy bear and says he is sorry again. He puts the real hammer back in the garage and takes the fake hammer to his room. He imagines that he is a builder again, but this time he only hits things that don't talk. +Lily and Sam were at the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, but their favorite was the elephant. The elephant was big and gray and had a long nose. It was cool. + +"Can we feed the elephant, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey. Here, take some carrots from this bag. But be careful and gentle, okay?" mom said. + +Lily and Sam took some carrots and walked to the fence where the elephant was. They held out their hands and the elephant came closer. It used its nose to take the carrots and eat them. Lily and Sam giggled. + +But Sam wanted more fun. He saw a ball on the ground. He picked it up and threw it at the elephant. The ball hit the elephant's ear and bounced back. The elephant did not like that. It made a loud noise and shook its head. + +"Sam, don't do that! That's not nice!" Lily said. + +But Sam did not listen. He threw the ball again. And again. And again. The elephant got angry. It kicked the fence with its foot. The fence broke. The elephant ran out. It chased Sam. + +"Sam, run!" Lily shouted. + +But Sam was too slow. The elephant caught him. It lifted him with its nose and threw him in the air. Sam screamed. He fell on the ground. He was hurt. + +Mom ran to Sam. She hugged him and cried. She called for help. Lily was scared and sad. She wished Sam had not thrown the ball. She wished the elephant had not kicked the fence. She wished they had not come to the zoo. +Ben and Lily liked to play at the park. They liked to swing, slide and run on the grass. One day, it rained a lot. The park became a flood. The water was deep and muddy. Ben and Lily could not play at the park. + +They were sad. They wanted to have fun. They saw a big puddle near the road. They thought it looked like a lake. They decided to jump in the puddle. They took off their shoes and socks. They splashed and laughed in the water. + +But they did not see the car coming. The car drove fast and hit the puddle. The water sprayed all over Ben and Lily. They got wet and dirty. They also got scared. The car honked and the driver shouted. + +"Hey, you kids! Get out of the road! You are making a mess!" + +Ben and Lily ran out of the puddle. They put on their shoes and socks. They felt ashamed. They knew they did something wrong. They said sorry to the driver. They said sorry to their mom. They said sorry to each other. + +They learned a lesson. They should not play in the puddle near the road. They should wait for the flood to go away. They should be careful and safe. They hoped the park would be dry soon. They wanted to play at the park again. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park near their home. One day, they see a big bus. The bus says "City Tour". Tom and Sam think it is fun to go on the bus and see the city. + +They run to the bus and get on. They do not tell their moms or dads. They sit in the back and look out the window. They see many things: tall buildings, cars, people, shops, and lights. They think the city is cool. + +But the bus does not stop. It keeps going and going. Tom and Sam start to feel scared. They do not know where they are. They do not know how to get back. They do not see their park or their home. They cry and call for their moms and dads. But no one hears them. + +The bus driver is a bad man. He does not care about Tom and Sam. He is serious and mean. He wants to take them far away and sell them. He laughs and says "You are my little money now". + +Tom and Sam are very sad and afraid. They wish they never got on the bus. They wish they stayed in the park with their moms and dads. They wish they listened to the big sign that says "Do not talk to strangers". They think they will never see their moms and dads again. They think they made a big mistake. +Tommy and Lily were twins who liked to celebrate their birthday. They always had a big cake, balloons, and presents. They invited their friends from preschool to come and play with them. + +This year, they got a big surprise. Their mom and dad gave them a basket full of puppies. They were so happy and excited. They hugged and kissed the puppies and named them Spot, Fluffy, Rex, and Coco. + +"Can we keep them all?" Tommy asked. + +"Yes, you can. They are your birthday gift. But you have to take good care of them. They need food, water, love, and exercise," their mom said. + +Tommy and Lily nodded. They shared their cake and toys with their friends and the puppies. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they had a problem. Tommy wanted to play with Spot, but so did Lily. They both pulled on his leash and made him yelp. + +"Stop it! Spot is mine!" Tommy shouted. + +"No, he is mine! I saw him first!" Lily shouted back. + +They started to fight and cry. Their friends and the other puppies looked sad and scared. + +Their dad came and saw what was happening. He was not happy. + +"Tommy and Lily, what are you doing? You are hurting Spot and making everyone unhappy. You have to be compassionate and share. Spot is not a toy. He is a living being who needs your kindness and respect. How would you feel if someone did that to you?" he said. + +Tommy and Lily felt ashamed. They realized they were wrong. They let go of Spot and apologized to him and to each other. + +"I'm sorry, Tommy. You can play with Spot. He is your puppy too," Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. You can play with Spot. He is your puppy too," Tommy said. + +They hugged and made up. They also hugged their dad and thanked him for the puppies. They decided to play with all the puppies together and let their friends join them. They learned to be compassionate and share. They had a wonderful birthday. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big tree in the park. The tree has many leaves and branches. + +"Let's go to the tree!" Lily says. "We can climb and swing and hide." + +"OK!" Ben says. "That sounds fun." + +They run to the tree and start to climb. Lily finds a branch that is like a seat. She sits on it and smiles. Ben finds a branch that is like a swing. He holds on to it and swings back and forth. + +"Look at me!" Ben says. "I am flying!" + +"You are silly!" Lily says. "You are not flying. You are swinging." + +They laugh and have fun. They pretend they are birds and monkeys and pirates. They see other children playing in the park. They wave and shout hello. + +The tree is their friend. It gives them shade and fun. They love the tree. They hug the tree and say thank you. + +The end. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They like to dig in the dirt and find bugs and stones. Lily has a big spoon and Ben has a small shovel. They make a hole and put their treasures inside. + +"Look, Lily, I found a key!" Ben says, holding up a shiny metal thing. "Maybe it opens a secret door!" + +"Wow, Ben, that's cool!" Lily says, taking the key from him. "Let me see. Maybe it fits in this lock." She points to a wooden box that is under a tree. + +They run to the box and try to put the key in the lock. But the key is too big and the lock is too small. They try to turn it and push it, but it does not work. + +"Aw, it doesn't fit," Ben says, feeling sad. "Maybe it's the wrong key." + +"Maybe we can find another lock," Lily says, feeling hopeful. "Or maybe we can trade the key for something else. Like a toy or a snack." + +They look around the garden and see their mom sitting on a bench. She is reading a book and drinking water. She looks healthy and happy. + +"Mom, mom, look what we found!" they shout, running to her with the key. "Can we keep it? Can we trade it?" + +Mom smiles and puts down her book. She takes the key and looks at it. + +"That's a very nice key, kids," she says. "Where did you find it?" + +"We found it in the dirt," Lily says. "We were digging and we saw it shining." + +"We thought it opened a secret door," Ben says. "But it didn't fit in the lock." + +Mom nods and hugs them. "Well, maybe it's a magic key," she says. "Maybe it can open your imagination and make you think of wonderful stories. Do you want to hear one?" + +"Yes, yes, please!" they say, sitting next to her on the bench. + +Mom holds the key and starts to tell them a story about a princess and a dragon and a castle. Lily and Ben listen and look at the key. They imagine they are in the story and they have fun. They forget about the lock and the box. They are happy with their key and their mom. +Ben loves horses. He has a toy horse that he plays with every day. He calls his horse Brownie, because it is brown and soft. He likes to pretend that he is a cowboy and rides Brownie around the house. + +One day, Ben cannot find Brownie. He looks in his room, in the living room, in the kitchen, but Brownie is not there. He feels sad and scared. Where is his horse? He asks his mom and dad, but they do not know. He thinks maybe someone took Brownie away. + +He decides to search for Brownie outside. He puts on his hat and boots and goes to the yard. He looks under the bushes, behind the fence, in the shed, but Brownie is not there. He feels angry and lonely. He wants his horse back. + +He hears a neigh from the barn. He runs to the barn and opens the door. He sees a real horse inside. It is big and black and has a white star on its forehead. It looks at Ben with kind eyes. Ben feels curious and happy. He walks to the horse and touches its nose. The horse snorts and licks his hand. + +Ben sees something on the horse's back. It is Brownie! The horse found Brownie and kept him safe. Ben smiles and hugs Brownie. He thanks the horse and gives it a carrot. He thinks maybe the horse is thin and hungry. He asks his mom and dad if they can keep the horse. They say yes, if he takes good care of it. Ben agrees and names the horse Star. He thinks he has two horses now. He feels lucky and glad. He rides Star and Brownie around the barn. He is a cowboy and he has his horses. +Tom and Amy were friends who liked to play at the park. One day, they saw a big slide that looked fun. But there was a long line of kids waiting to go on the slide. Tom and Amy did not want to wait. + +Tom had an idea. He suggested to Amy that they could skip the line and go to the front. Amy was not sure. She said that was not nice and the other kids would be mad. But Tom said it would be quick and no one would notice. + +They ran to the front of the line and climbed on the slide. But the other kids did notice. They shouted and booed at Tom and Amy. They said they were terrible and mean. They pushed them off the slide and made them fall. + +Tom and Amy hurt themselves. They had scratches and bruises. They cried and ran away. They did not have fun. They lost their friends. They learned a lesson. They should not skip the line. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play with paper dolls. They had many paper dolls of different shapes and colors. They liked to dress them up and make them talk. One day, they found a new paper doll in a magazine. It was very attractive. It had long hair, a pretty dress and shiny shoes. Tom and Mia both wanted to play with it. + +They cut out the paper doll and started to argue. Tom said, "I saw it first, it is mine!" Mia said, "No, I saw it first, it is mine!" They pulled the paper doll from each other. They did not want to share. They did not listen to each other. They did not care about the paper doll. They only cared about themselves. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was raining hard outside. The water came into the house. It was a flood. The water reached the table where they were playing. The water soaked the paper doll. The paper doll became wet and soft. It ripped in half. Tom and Mia both cried. They had lost the paper doll. They had lost their fun. They had lost their friendship. + +They looked at each other. They felt sorry. They said, "I am sorry, I was wrong. I should have shared with you. You are my friend. Can we be friends again?" They hugged each other. They learned a lesson. They learned that sharing is caring. They learned that friendship is more important than things. They learned that being greedy can lead to losing. They learned that being kind can lead to happiness. +Lily liked to read novels. She had many novels in her room. She liked to own them and look at the pictures. Sometimes she read them to her teddy bear. + +One day, Lily saw a new novel in the library. It had a shiny cover and a big dragon. Lily wanted to own it. She asked her mom if she could have it. + +"No, Lily, you can't have it. It belongs to the library. You can borrow it, but you have to return it later," her mom said. + +Lily was sad. She did not want to borrow it. She wanted to own it. She thought of a plan. She hid the novel under her coat and ran out of the library. She did not see the librarian who saw her. + +Lily went home and put the novel in her bed. She was happy. She thought she owned it now. She read it to her teddy bear. She did not hear the knock on the door. + +The librarian came to Lily's house. She was angry. She told Lily's mom what Lily did. Lily's mom was angry too. She made Lily give back the novel and say sorry. She also said Lily could not go to the library for a long time. + +Lily was very sad. She cried. She did not own the novel. She did not have any novels to read. She was cold and lonely. She hugged her teddy bear. She wished she had listened to her mom. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to go for walks with their mom and dad. One day, they saw a new path in the park that had a sign that said "Flower Garden". They wanted to see the flowers, so they asked their mom and dad if they could go. + +Mom and dad said yes, but they had to be careful and not touch the flowers. They said the flowers were expensive and belonged to the park. Sara and Ben nodded and followed their mom and dad on the path. + +The path was long and winding, and had many different kinds of flowers on both sides. Sara and Ben saw red roses, yellow sunflowers, purple violets, and white daisies. They smelled the sweet and fresh scents and smiled. They also saw bees and butterflies flying around the flowers. + +They reached the end of the path, where there was a big fountain with water and fish. Sara and Ben clapped and laughed as they watched the water splash and the fish swim. They thanked their mom and dad for taking them to the flower garden. Mom and dad hugged them and said they were welcome. + +They walked back on the path, feeling happy and grateful. They said goodbye to the flowers, the bees, and the butterflies. They said they would come back another day to see them again. They had a fun and beautiful walk in the park. +Anna loves to look at tiny things with her microscope. She has a book with pictures of bugs, plants and crystals that she can see under the lens. She likes to pretend she is a scientist and learn new things. + +One day, she finds a feather on the ground and brings it to her room. She puts it on a slide and looks at it with her microscope. She sees many colors and patterns that she did not notice before. She thinks it is perfect and beautiful. + +She calls her mom and says, "Mom, come and see! I found a perfect feather and I can see it with my microscope. It is so pretty!" + +Mom comes and looks at the feather with Anna. She smiles and says, "Wow, you are right, Anna. It is a perfect feather. You have a good eye for details. I am proud of you for being curious and caring about nature." + +Anna hugs her mom and says, "Thank you, Mom. I love you and I love my microscope. Can we look at more things together?" + +Mom nods and says, "Of course, Anna. We can look at anything you want. There is so much to discover and enjoy in the world. You are my perfect little scientist." +Tom and Anna were very happy. They were going to visit their grandma and grandpa on the farm. They liked the farm very much. They liked to see the cows, the chickens, the pigs and the horses. They also liked to play with the dog, Spot, and the cat, Fluffy. + +When they arrived, grandma and grandpa were waiting for them. They gave them big hugs and kisses. "Welcome, welcome, my dear children!" grandma said. "We are so glad to see you!" + +"Thank you, grandma!" Tom and Anna said. "We are glad to see you too!" + +"Come, come, let me show you something impressive!" grandpa said. He took them to the barn. There, they saw a big machine. It was white and shiny. It had tubes and buttons and wheels. + +"What is that, grandpa?" Tom asked. + +"This is a cream maker, Tom," grandpa explained. "It makes cream from the milk of the cows. Do you want to see how it works?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Anna said. + +Grandpa turned on the machine. It made a loud noise. It sucked the milk from a big tank. It spun the milk very fast. It separated the cream from the water. It poured the cream into a small bucket. + +"Wow, that is impressive, grandpa!" Anna said. + +"It is, isn't it?" grandpa said. "Do you want to taste some cream?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Anna said. + +Grandpa gave them each a spoon. He scooped some cream from the bucket. He handed them the spoons. Tom and Anna put the cream in their mouths. It was sweet and smooth and delicious. + +"Mmm, this is the best cream ever, grandpa!" Tom and Anna said. + +"I'm glad you like it, my dear children," grandpa said. "You can have more later, with some cake and strawberries. But first, let's go and say hello to the animals. They are waiting for you too!" + +Tom and Anna smiled. They followed grandpa to the fields. They were very happy. They loved the farm. They loved their grandma and grandpa. They loved the cream. They had a wonderful day. +Anna liked to draw. She had many colors and shapes to make pictures. She wanted to be a famous artist when she grew up. She always showed her pictures to her mom and dad. + +One day, Anna drew a big square with a red color. She thought it was very pretty. She wanted to show it to her mom, who was in the kitchen. She ran to the kitchen with her picture in her hand. + +"Mom, look at my square!" Anna said. "Do you like it?" + +Mom looked at the picture and smiled. "It's very nice, Anna. But you know what? I have a test for you. Can you draw something else inside the square?" + +Anna was curious. She liked tests. She wanted to show mom how smart she was. "What can I draw, mom?" + +Mom thought for a moment. She remembered that Anna liked animals. She said, "How about a cat? Can you draw a cat inside the square?" + +Anna nodded. She loved cats. She had a cat named Fluffy, who was sleeping on the couch. She went back to her table and picked a black color. She drew a cat inside the square. She made two ears, two eyes, a nose, a mouth, and a tail. She was very proud of her cat. + +She ran back to the kitchen with her picture. "Mom, look at my cat!" Anna said. "Do you like it?" + +Mom looked at the picture and clapped her hands. "It's wonderful, Anna. You are very good at drawing. You passed the test. You know what? I think you are a famous artist already." + +Anna smiled and hugged mom. She was very happy. She put her picture on the fridge with a magnet. She hoped that dad would see it when he came home. She thought he would like it too. She went to the couch and cuddled with Fluffy. She whispered in his ear, "You are a famous cat too." +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Max. But sometimes they fight over who gets what. One day, they have a big fight over a red tie. Tom says it is his tie, and Lily says it is hers. They pull and tug on the tie, and make a lot of noise. + +Max is hungry. He wants to eat his food, but he can't. The tie is on his bowl, and Tom and Lily are holding it. He barks and whines, but they don't listen. He tries to get the tie, but they push him away. He feels sad and angry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Tom and Lily fighting over the tie, and Max looking at his bowl. She is not happy. She says, "Tom and Lily, you are being selfish. You are not sharing the tie, and you are not feeding Max. He is your friend, and he needs to eat. How would you feel if you were hungry and someone took your food?" + +Tom and Lily stop fighting. They look at Max, and they feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Max. We were not nice to you. Here, you can have the tie, and we will feed you." They put the tie on Max's neck, and they give him his food. He wags his tail and licks their faces. He is happy. + +Mom smiles and says, "That's better. Now you are being kind and caring. You can play with the tie later, but first you need to feed Max. He is part of our family, and we love him." Tom and Lily nod and hug Mom. They say, "We love you, Mom. And we love Max, too." They all go to the living room, and play with Max and the tie. They have fun. +Sara and Ben were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and watch the waves. The waves made a loud sound like "woosh" and "crash". Sometimes they saw people on boards riding the waves. Mom said that was called surf. + +One day, Sara and Ben found a big stick in the sand. They decided to use it to stir the water and make bubbles. They took turns holding the stick and moving it around in the water. They laughed and splashed each other. + +But then, a man on a surf board came close to them. He was angry and shouted at them. "Hey, kids, stop stirring the water! You are making it hard for me to surf. You are ruining my fun!" + +Sara and Ben were scared and confused. They did not know why the man was mad at them. They thought they were just playing. They looked at their mom and dad for help. + +Mom and dad came over and talked to the man. They said they were sorry and that Sara and Ben did not mean to bother him. They said they would move to another spot. They also said that the man should be more careful and polite. They said that the beach was for everyone to enjoy. + +The man grumbled and apologized. He said he was having a bad day and that he was too harsh. He said he liked to surf but he also liked to see kids having fun. He said he would try to be more friendly and share the water. + +Sara and Ben felt better and said thank you. They took their stick and went to another spot. They continued to stir the water and make bubbles. They also watched the man surf and waved at him. He waved back and smiled. They thought he was unusual but nice. They had a fun day at the beach. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys on the big table. But sometimes they fight over the toys. One day, Anna wants to play with the red car, but Ben has it. Anna asks Ben to share, but Ben says no. He ignores Anna and drives the car on the table. + +Anna is sad and angry. She tries to take the car from Ben, but Ben pushes her away. Anna cries and runs to Mom. Mom hugs Anna and tells her to calm down. She says she will talk to Ben and help them play nicely. + +But Ben does not want to listen to Mom. He thinks he can keep the car for himself. He ignores Mom and drives the car faster on the table. He does not see the edge of the table. The car falls off the table and breaks. Ben is shocked and scared. He cries and runs to Mom. + +Mom picks up the broken car and shows it to Ben. She says he was not nice to Anna and he did not listen to Mom. She says he has to say sorry to Anna and share his toys. Ben feels sorry and ashamed. He says sorry to Mom and hugs her. He says sorry to Anna and gives her the car. He says he will share his toys from now on. + +Anna is happy and forgives Ben. She says they can play with the car together. She says she loves Ben and he is her loyal brother. Ben says he loves Anna and she is his loyal sister. They hug and smile. Mom is proud and happy. She says they are her loyal twins. She puts the car on the table and fixes it with glue. She says they can play with the car again when it is dry. Anna and Ben say thank you to Mom and wait for the car to dry. They play with other toys on the table and do not fight anymore. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play with blocks and cars and dolls. They always shared their toys and snacks. But one day, they had a problem. + +They went to the park with their moms. The park had a big slide that they both wanted to try. But there was a long line of kids waiting for their turn. Lily and Max had to wait too. They were not happy. + +Some of the kids in the line were mean. They teased Lily and Max for being too small and too slow. They said they could not go on the slide. They made fun of their clothes and their toys. They made Lily and Max feel bad. + +Lily and Max did not like the mean kids. They wanted to tell them to stop. But they were afraid. They did not know what to do. They looked at each other and felt sad. + +But then, something happened. A big dog came running to the park. The dog was friendly and playful. He wanted to say hello to everyone. He jumped and licked and barked. He made everyone laugh and smile. + +But the mean kids did not like the dog. They were scared of him. They screamed and ran away. They left the line and the slide. They hid behind their moms. + +Lily and Max saw the dog. They liked him. They petted him and thanked him. They were not afraid. They were happy. + +They looked at the slide. There was no line. There was no one to tease them. They could go on the slide. They smiled at each other and felt fine. + +They ran to the slide and took their turn. They slid down fast and fun. They laughed and cheered. They had a great time. + +They played with the dog and the other nice kids. They forgot about the mean kids. They were best friends. They had a good day. +Tommy was a shy boy. He did not like to talk to new people. He liked to play with his toys in his bedroom. He had many toys, but his favorite was a train. He liked to make the train go around the tracks and make noises. + +One day, his mom said, "Tommy, we have a guest. Her name is Lily. She is your cousin. She will stay with us for a few days. Can you say hello to her?" + +Tommy felt scared. He did not know Lily. He did not want to leave his bedroom. He said, "No, mom. I want to play with my train." + +Mom said, "Tommy, please be nice. Lily is your family. She wants to play with you. She is shy too. Maybe you can show her your train." + +Tommy thought for a moment. He liked his train, but he did not want to share it. He said, "Okay, mom. But only for a little bit." + +Mom smiled and brought Lily to Tommy's bedroom. Lily was a small girl with curly hair and a pink dress. She looked at Tommy and said, "Hi, Tommy. I like your train. Can I play with you?" + +Tommy felt shy. He did not know what to say. He said, "Hi, Lily. This is my train. It has a number. The number is six. Do you know what six is?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I know what six is. Six is one more than five. I can count to six. Do you want to hear me?" + +Tommy said, "Yes, please." + +Lily said, "One, two, three, four, five, six. See? I can count to six." + +Tommy smiled and said, "That's good, Lily. You are smart. I can count to six too. Do you want to hear me?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please." + +Tommy said, "One, two, three, four, five, six. See? I can count to six too." + +Lily clapped and said, "That's good, Tommy. You are smart too. Can we play with your train together?" + +Tommy said, "Yes, we can. You can be the driver and I can be the passenger. We can make the train go around the tracks and make noises." + +Lily said, "That sounds fun. Thank you, Tommy. You are nice." + +Tommy said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are nice too." + +They played with the train for a long time. They had fun. They were not shy anymore. They were friends. Mom was happy. She watched them play and said, "I'm glad you two get along. You are both sweet." +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play on the farm. They see a big barn. The barn has many animals. Tom and Anna want to see the animals. + +They go inside the barn. They see cows, pigs, sheep, and chickens. The animals make noises. Tom and Anna laugh. They like the noises. + +They see a farmer. The farmer is nice. He gives Tom and Anna some corn. He says, "You can feed the chickens. They like corn. Be careful, they peck." + +Tom and Anna take the corn. They go to the chicken coop. They throw the corn on the ground. The chickens run to the corn. They peck and cluck. Tom and Anna watch the chickens. They are happy. + +They say, "Thank you, farmer. We like the barn. We like the animals. We like the corn. You are nice." + +The farmer smiles. He says, "You are welcome, Tom and Anna. You are nice, too. Come back anytime. The barn is always open for you." +Lily likes to jog with her dad. They jog in the park every morning. They see birds, flowers, and dogs. Lily likes to say hello to the dogs. Sometimes, the dogs jog with them. + +One day, Lily sees a big book on a bench. She stops and picks it up. It is a dictionary. It has many words and pictures. Lily likes to learn new words. She asks her dad what the book is. + +Dad says, "This is a dictionary. It helps you find the meaning of words. You can look up any word you want." + +Lily opens the book. She sees a long word. She tries to read it. She says, "Hy-po-pot-a-mus. What is that?" + +Dad smiles. He says, "That is a big animal that lives in the water. It has a big mouth and a big body. It is very strong and heavy. Do you want to see a picture?" + +Lily nods. She says, "Yes, please." + +Dad flips the pages. He finds a picture of a hippopotamus. He shows it to Lily. Lily gasps. She says, "Wow! That is a big animal. It looks like a big pig. But it has no hair. And it has big teeth. I like it." + +Dad says, "Me too. It is a very interesting animal. Do you want to learn more words from the dictionary?" + +Lily says, "Yes, dad. I want to learn more words. Can we jog with the dictionary?" + +Dad laughs. He says, "Sure, Lily. We can jog with the dictionary. But it is a heavy book. We have to take turns to carry it. OK?" + +Lily says, "OK, dad. Let's jog and learn." +Anna loves to dance. She likes to wear her pink dress and her shiny shoes. She wants to dance on the big stage with the other kids. But today, she feels restless. She does not want to wait for her turn. She wants to dance now. + +She looks at the stage. She sees the lights and the music. She sees the teacher and the other kids. They are dancing and smiling. Anna thinks they are having fun. She wants to have fun too. + +She runs to the stage. She does not listen to the teacher. She does not see the other kids. She only sees the stage. She jumps and spins and twirls. She thinks she is a star. + +But the teacher is not happy. She stops the music. She calls Anna. She says, "Anna, what are you doing? You have to wait for your turn. You have to follow the rules. You have to be polite. You have to respect the other kids." + +Anna feels sad. She does not want to make the teacher angry. She does not want to hurt the other kids. She does not want to be rude. She says, "I'm sorry, teacher. I'm sorry, kids. I just wanted to dance. I love to dance." + +The teacher smiles. She says, "I know, Anna. I love to dance too. But you have to be patient. You have to be calm. You have to be ready. You have to rub your hands and warm up. You have to listen and learn. You have to practice and improve. Then you can dance on the stage. And you will be a star." + +Anna nods. She says, "Okay, teacher. I will rub my hands and warm up. I will listen and learn. I will practice and improve. I will be patient and calm and ready. Then I can dance on the stage. And I will be a star." + +She goes back to her place. She rubs her hands and warms up. She listens and learns. She practices and improves. She is patient and calm and ready. She waits for her turn. She dances on the stage. And she is a star. +Lily and Ben were at the pool with their mom. They liked to swim and splash in the water. They had fun toys to play with, like a ball and a duck. + +"Look, mom, I can swim like a fish!" Lily said, kicking her legs and moving her arms. + +"Good job, Lily, you are a great swimmer!" mom said, smiling. + +"Me too, me too!" Ben said, trying to copy his sister. But he was too small and he sank a little. He coughed and splashed. + +"Ben, be careful, you need your floaties!" mom said, quickly picking him up and hugging him. "Are you okay, sweetie?" + +Ben nodded, but he was scared and cold. He smelled like chlorine and he shivered. + +"Let's get you out of the water and wrap you in a towel, okay?" mom said, carrying him to the side of the pool. She found a big, soft towel and wrapped it around Ben. He felt warm and cozy. + +"Thank you, mom, I love you," Ben said, snuggling into the towel. + +"I love you too, Ben," mom said, kissing his cheek. "And you, Lily, come here, you need a wrap too. You are both very wet and smelly!" + +Lily laughed and ran to her mom. She got a wrap too and hugged her mom and Ben. + +They were a happy family. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toy animals in the living room. Sara had a pink cat and Ben had a brown mouse. They made the cat and the mouse talk to each other. + +"Hello, mouse. Do you want to be my friend?" Sara made the cat say. + +"Hello, cat. No, I don't want to be your friend. You are big and scary and you chase me," Ben made the mouse say. + +"But I don't chase you. I just want to play with you. You are small and cute and you run fast," Sara made the cat say. + +"Well, I don't want to play with you. You are loud and mean and you scratch me," Ben made the mouse say. + +Sara and Ben started to disagree. They raised their voices and pulled their toys away from each other. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom said, coming into the living room. "Why are you fighting?" + +"Ben is being silly. He won't let his mouse be friends with my cat," Sara said. + +"Sara is being bossy. She won't let her cat leave my mouse alone," Ben said. + +Mom sighed. She picked up the cat and the mouse and held them in her hands. + +"Look, Sara and Ben. The cat and the mouse are different animals. They have different ways of living and playing. They don't have to be friends, but they don't have to be enemies either. They can be polite and respectful to each other. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Sara and Ben nodded. They felt a little sorry for being rude. + +"Can I have my cat back, please?" Sara asked. + +"Can I have my mouse back, please?" Ben asked. + +Mom gave them their toys back. She smiled and hugged them. + +"Good. Now, why don't you try to make up a new story with your cat and your mouse? Maybe they can have an adventure together, or learn something new, or help someone in need. What do you think?" Mom said. + +Sara and Ben thought for a moment. Then they smiled and nodded. + +"Okay, Mom. That sounds fun. Thank you," they said. + +They put their cat and their mouse on the floor and started to make a new story. They made the cat and the mouse talk to each other in a nicer way. + +"Hello, mouse. Do you want to go to the park with me?" Sara made the cat say. + +"Hello, cat. Yes, I do want to go to the park with you. You are graceful and friendly and you jump high," Ben made the mouse say. + +They laughed and played happily. Mom watched them and smiled. She was glad they learned to disagree without fighting. +Lily likes to bathe with her toys. She has a duck, a frog, a boat and a ball. She makes bubbles and splashes in the water. She is happy. + +One day, she sees a shiny thing on the edge of the tub. It is a razor. She does not know what it is. She thinks it is a toy. She reaches for it. + +"Stop!" Mommy shouts. She runs to the bathroom and takes the razor from Lily. She is scared. "This is not a toy, Lily. This is a razor. It is sharp and can hurt you. You can cut your skin and bleed. Only grown-ups can use it to make their hair thin." + +Lily is confused. She looks at Mommy's hair. It is long and curly. She looks at her own hair. It is short and straight. She does not want to make her hair thin. She likes her hair. + +Mommy hugs Lily and kisses her head. She is sorry for yelling. She explains that some people use the razor to shave their face or legs or other parts of their body. She says that Lily is too young to do that. She says that Lily should only play with her toys in the bath. + +Lily nods and says sorry. She does not want the razor anymore. She wants her duck and her frog and her boat and her ball. She makes bubbles and splashes in the water. She is happy. +Here is one possible story, but there are many other ways to write it. + +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box. They want to make a house with the box. They cut a door and a window with scissors. They draw flowers and stars with crayons. They are happy. + +But then, Max comes. Max is mean. He does not like to share. He wants the box for himself. He pushes Lily and Ben away. He takes the scissors and the crayons. He laughs at them. He says the box is his house now. + +Lily and Ben are sad and angry. They want their box back. They think of a plan. They see a candle on the table. They know fire is hot and dangerous. They wait for Max to go inside the box. Then, they light the candle and put it near the box. The box catches fire. It burns and makes smoke. Max smells the fire. He is scared. He runs out of the box. He cries and shouts for help. + +Lily and Ben see the fire. They see the box turn black and fall apart. They see Max cry. They feel sorry for him. They know fire is bad. They did a bad thing. They blow out the candle. They run to Max. They say they are sorry. They ask him to be their friend. They say they can play together. + +Max sees Lily and Ben. He sees they are sorry. He sees they want to be his friend. He feels sorry too. He says he is sorry. He says he was mean. He says he can share. He says they can play together. + +Lily and Ben and Max hug. They are friends. They look for a new box. They want to make a new house. They want to play nicely. They are happy. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play soldiers. They have hats and guns and flags. They march around the house and say, "Bang, bang, you are dead!" + +One day, they find a big bottle in the kitchen. It is green and shiny. They think it is a bomb. They want to use it in their game. + +"Look, Ben, a bomb!" Sam says. "We can throw it at the enemy!" + +"No, Sam, it is not a bomb. It is a bottle. It has water inside. Mommy will be angry if we break it," Ben says. + +But Sam does not listen. He is deaf to Ben. He takes the bottle and runs outside. He sees a cat on the fence. He thinks the cat is the enemy. He throws the bottle at the cat. + +"Bang, bang, you are dead, cat!" Sam shouts. + +But the bottle does not bang. It breaks. Water splashes everywhere. The cat jumps off the fence and runs away. Sam is wet and sad. + +Ben comes outside. He sees the broken bottle and the wet Sam. He is angry and sorry. + +"Sam, you are silly. You broke the bottle. You scared the cat. You made a mess. Mommy will be angry. And you are wet. You need a towel," Ben says. + +He gives Sam a hug and a towel. He helps him clean the mess. He says, "Next time, listen to me. I am your brother. I know things." + +Sam says, "Sorry, Ben. You are right. You are my brother. You know things. I will listen to you. Can we still play soldiers?" + +Ben smiles and says, "Yes, we can. But no more bottles. Only guns and flags. And be nice to the cat. He is not the enemy. He is our friend." + +They march inside the house. They say, "Bang, bang, you are dead!" But they are not deaf. They are happy. +Tom and Anna liked to play in the big room with the piano. The piano was shiny and made nice sounds when they pressed the keys. Sometimes, they sang along with the piano. + +One day, Tom had a new idea. He wanted to climb on top of the piano and see what was there. He told Anna to help him. Anna was not sure. She said, "That is not a good idea, Tom. The piano is high and you might fall. And Mom will be angry if you break the piano." + +But Tom did not listen. He said, "Don't be scared, Anna. It will be fun. Come on, help me." He pulled a chair and pushed it next to the piano. He climbed on the chair and then on the piano. He felt proud and happy. He looked around and saw a big vase with flowers on the piano. He reached for it. + +Anna watched Tom and felt worried. She said, "Tom, stop! Don't touch the vase. It is Mom's favorite vase. She will be very sad if you break it." But Tom did not hear her. He grabbed the vase and lifted it up. He wanted to see what was inside. + +But the vase was heavy and slippery. Tom lost his balance and dropped the vase. It fell on the floor and broke into many pieces. The noise was loud and scary. Tom and Anna were shocked and scared. They heard Mom coming. She was busy in the kitchen, but she heard the noise too. She ran to the big room and saw the mess. She saw Tom on the piano and Anna on the chair. She saw the broken vase and the spilled water and the scattered flowers. She was very angry and sad. She said, "Tom, Anna, what have you done? How could you be so naughty and careless? You know you are not allowed to climb on the piano. And you broke my favorite vase. It was a gift from Grandma. How will I explain this to her?" + +Tom and Anna felt sorry and ashamed. They knew they had done a bad thing. They climbed down from the piano and the chair. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We were just playing. We did not mean to break the vase. Please don't be mad at us. Please don't tell Grandma." + +Mom sighed and shook her head. She said, "I am very disappointed in you, Tom and Anna. You should know better than to play with things that are not yours. And you should listen to each other when one of you says no. You could have hurt yourselves or the piano. And you made a big mess. You will have to clean it up and apologize to Grandma. And you will have no TV or cookies for a week. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Anna nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. We understand. We are very sorry." They hugged Mom and said, "We love you, Mom. And we love Grandma. And we love the piano. We will never climb on it again." + +Mom hugged them back and said, "I love you too, Tom and Anna. But you have to learn from your mistakes and be more careful and respectful. Now, let's clean up this mess and call Grandma." +Ben was upset. He wanted to brush his teeth, but he could not find his brush. He looked under his bed, in his toy box, and in his closet. He asked his mom and dad, but they did not know where his brush was. + +"Did you leave it in the bathroom?" his mom asked. + +"No, I checked there too," Ben said. + +"Maybe you dropped it somewhere," his dad said. + +Ben felt sad. He did not like to lose his things. He wanted to have clean teeth and a happy smile. + +He decided to look one more time in the bathroom. He opened the door and saw something shiny on the sink. It was his brush! He was so happy. He picked it up and ran to his mom and dad. + +"Look, look, I found it!" he shouted. + +"Good job, Ben!" his mom said. "Now you can brush your teeth and go to bed." + +"Yay!" Ben said. He hugged his brush and smiled. He was not upset anymore. He was glad he found his brush. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big bird in a tree. The bird had many colors and a long tail. It was an unusual bird. + +"Wow, look at that bird!" Ben said. "It is so pretty!" + +"I want to talk to it," Lily said. "Maybe it can say something." + +Lily walked to the tree and said hello to the bird. The bird looked at her and said hello back. Lily was surprised and happy. + +"Ben, come here! The bird can talk!" Lily called. + +Ben ran to the tree and heard the bird say hello. He was amazed and curious. + +"Can I ask you a question, bird?" Ben said. + +"Sure, you can ask me a question," the bird said. + +"Where do you come from? And why are you so colorful?" Ben asked. + +The bird smiled and said, "I come from a faraway place, where there are many flowers and fruits. I am colorful because I like to match the colors of the flowers and fruits. Do you like my colors?" + +"Yes, I like your colors very much. They are beautiful," Ben said. + +"Thank you, you are very kind," the bird said. + +"Can I ask you a question too, bird?" Lily said. + +"Of course, you can ask me a question too," the bird said. + +"Can I please touch your tail? It looks so soft and fluffy," Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can touch my tail, but be gentle. It is very delicate," the bird said. + +Lily reached out and touched the bird's tail. It felt soft and fluffy. She smiled and said, "It is so nice. Thank you, bird." + +"You are welcome, you are very gentle," the bird said. + +Ben and Lily were very happy to meet the unusual bird. They talked and played with it for a while. Then they said goodbye and thanked the bird for being their friend. The bird said goodbye and thanked them for being nice. It flew away to find more flowers and fruits. Ben and Lily waved and watched it go. They hoped to see it again someday. +Tom and Mia were playing in the living room. They liked to jump on the furniture and pretend they were in a jungle. They had a lot of fun, but they also made a lot of mess. They threw pillows and blankets on the floor, and knocked over some books and toys. + +Their mom was in the kitchen, making lunch. She did not see what they were doing. She was busy and tired. She had a lot of work to do. She was not lazy, but she wished she had some help. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud crash. She ran to the living room and saw what had happened. Tom and Mia had tried to climb on the shelf, but it was too heavy and it fell down. It broke a vase and a lamp, and made a big hole in the wall. Tom and Mia were scared and hurt. They had cuts and bruises on their arms and legs. + +Mom was very angry and sad. She yelled at them, "What have you done? Look at this mess! You could have been killed! How could you be so careless and naughty?" + +Tom and Mia started to cry. They did not mean to break anything. They just wanted to play. They said they were sorry, but mom did not listen. She was too upset. She said they had to go to their room and stay there until she said so. She said she had to call dad and tell him what happened. She said they were in big trouble. + +Tom and Mia felt bad. They did not like to make mom mad. They did not like to go to their room. They did not like to be in trouble. They wished they had not played on the furniture. They wished they had been more careful and quiet. They wished they had helped mom instead. They panicked. They did not know what to do. They hugged each other and hoped mom would forgive them. They hoped dad would not be too angry. They hoped they could fix the shelf and the wall and the vase and the lamp. They hoped they could still have lunch. They hoped they could still have fun. They hoped mom still loved them. +Sara and Ben are friends who like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They like to race them on the floor and make noises. Sara has a new car that is very shiny and fast. She is enthusiastic about her new car and wants to show it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, this is my new car!" Sara says. "It is very fast and shiny. Do you want to race with me?" + +Ben nods and picks a car from his pile. He likes Sara's new car, but he also likes his own cars. He thinks they are also fast and shiny. He says, "OK, Sara, let's race. But we have to test our cars first. We have to put oil in them so they can run well." + +Sara agrees and they find a bottle of oil in the garage. They carefully pour some oil into their cars, making sure not to spill. They think oil is important for cars, because they have seen their parents do the same. They are ready to race. + +They line up their cars on the floor and count to three. Then they push their cars as hard as they can. The cars zoom across the floor, making noises. Sara's new car is very fast, but Ben's car is also fast. They are almost tied, but then Sara's car starts to slow down and smoke. Sara is confused and worried. She stops her car and looks at it. She sees that oil is leaking from it. She says, "Oh no, what happened to my car? Why is it smoking and leaking oil?" + +Ben stops his car and comes to help Sara. He looks at her car and says, "I think your car has a problem, Sara. Maybe it has a hole or a crack. Maybe you put too much oil in it. I'm sorry, Sara. Your car is broken." + +Sara is sad and angry. She says, "But it was a new car! It was supposed to be fast and shiny! It was not supposed to break! It's not fair!" + +Ben tries to comfort Sara. He says, "I know, Sara, it's not fair. But sometimes things break, even new things. It's not your fault, Sara. Maybe you can fix your car, or get a new one. But you know what, Sara? Cars are not the most important thing. The most important thing is that we are friends. We can still play together, with or without cars. We can have fun with other toys, or make up stories, or draw pictures. We can do anything, Sara, because we are friends." + +Sara listens to Ben and feels a little better. She says, "You're right, Ben. Cars are not the most important thing. Friends are the most important thing. Thank you, Ben, for being my friend. I'm sorry I was angry. Can we still play together?" + +Ben smiles and says, "Of course, Sara. We can always play together. We are friends, and friends stick together. Come on, let's go find something else to play with." + +They hug and go to find another toy. They are happy and enthusiastic again. They have learned that things can break, but friendship can last. + +The end. +Anna likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has long hair and a pink dress. Anna likes to brush Lily's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Anna's friend Ben comes to play. Ben likes to play with cars and trucks. He has a big truck that makes noise. Anna thinks Ben's truck is cool, but she loves Lily more. + +Ben sees Lily and asks Anna, "Can I play with your doll?" Anna says, "No, Lily is mine. You can play with my other dolls." Ben says, "But I like Lily. She is pretty. Please lend me your doll." Anna says, "No, Lily is mine. You can play with your truck." + +Ben is sad. He wants to play with Lily. He thinks of a plan. He says, "OK, I will play with my truck. But can I show you something in the kitchen?" Anna says, "OK, what is it?" Ben says, "Come and see." + +Ben takes Anna to the kitchen. He shows her the sink. He says, "Look, the sink has water. You can wash your doll's hair in the sink. It will make her hair shiny and soft." Anna says, "Really? That sounds fun. Can I try?" Ben says, "Sure, but you have to lend me your doll first. I will hold her for you while you turn on the water." + +Anna thinks Ben is smart. She says, "OK, you can hold Lily. But be careful. Don't drop her." Ben says, "Don't worry. I will be careful." He takes Lily from Anna and smiles. + +Anna turns on the water. She sees the water coming out of the faucet. She thinks it is fun. She puts her hands under the water and splashes. She says, "Wow, the water is cold and wet. It feels good." + +Ben sees Anna playing with the water. He thinks it is his chance. He runs away with Lily. He says, "Ha ha, I have your doll. She is mine now. Bye bye, Anna." He goes to his truck and puts Lily in the back. He says, "Lily, you are my doll now. You will ride in my truck and make noise. You will like it." + +Anna hears Ben. She turns off the water. She sees Ben running away with Lily. She is angry and sad. She says, "Hey, give me back my doll. You are mean. You lied to me. You are not smart. You are bad." She runs after Ben and tries to get Lily back. + +The end. +Tom and Anna like to play in the yard. They have a big fence around the yard. The fence keeps them safe and lets them run and have fun. + +One day, Tom and Anna find a box in the yard. The box has many blocks inside. The blocks are different colors and shapes. Tom and Anna are happy. They want to build something with the blocks. + +They set the box on the grass and open it. They take out the blocks and start to make a house. They use the fence as a wall. They make a door, a window, and a roof. They work hard and help each other. They are proud of their house. + +They go inside the house and pretend to live there. They have a tea party with their toys. They tell stories and laugh. They think their house is perfect. They love their fence and their blocks. They hug and say thank you. They are good friends. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to watch TV after school. But they have only one TV in their living room. Sometimes they fight over what to watch. + +One day, Tim wants to watch a show about cars. Sam wants to watch a show about animals. They both grab the remote and pull it hard. They yell at each other. + +"Give me the remote! I want to watch cars!" Tim says. + +"No, I want to watch animals! They are more fun!" Sam says. + +They do not listen to each other. They do not share. They do not pass the remote. + +Mom hears them and comes to the living room. She is not happy. She is tall and can see the TV from far away. She sees that both shows are over. Now the TV shows only ads. + +"Look, boys, you wasted your time. You did not watch anything. You only fought and made noise. That is not nice. That is not smart." Mom says. + +Tim and Sam feel sorry. They know Mom is right. They hug each other and say sorry. + +"Next time, we will take turns. We will pass the remote. We will watch what the other likes. We will be kind and fair." Tim and Sam say. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She is proud of them. She says they learned a good lesson. She says they can watch one more show together. They choose a show that they both like. They enjoy the TV and each other. They are happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to paint with many colors. They have a big paper and some paint pots. They want to make a modern picture, like the ones they see in books. + +Tom says, "I want to use red paint. Red is my favorite color." He takes the red paint pot and starts to paint on the paper. + +Mia says, "I want to use red paint too. Red is also my favorite color." She tries to take the red paint pot from Tom, but he holds it tight. + +"No, this is my paint. You can use another color," Tom says. He does not want to share the red paint with Mia. + +Mia is sad and angry. She says, "That is not fair. You have to share the paint. We are friends, and friends share." She pulls the red paint pot from Tom, but he does not let go. + +The red paint pot falls on the floor. The paint spills everywhere. It makes a big mess. Tom and Mia are shocked. They look at the paint on the floor, on the paper, and on their clothes. + +They say together, "Oh no! What have we done?" They feel sorry for what they did. They wish they had shared the paint. + +They say to each other, "I am sorry. I should have shared the paint with you. Can we still be friends?" + +They hug and say, "Yes, we can still be friends. We can paint together with other colors. We can still make a modern picture, but a different one." + +They pick up the paint pots and the paper. They clean up the mess. They start to paint again, with blue, yellow, green, and purple. They share the paint and have fun. They make a new modern picture, with many colors. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were explorers, looking for treasure. They had a map that Ben drew with crayons, and a bag to put their finds in. + +"Look, Lily, the map says there is a jewel in the big tree!" Ben said, pointing to a tall oak. "Let's go and get it!" + +"OK, Ben, you lead the way!" Lily said, following him. They ran to the tree and looked around. They saw a shiny thing hanging from a branch. It was a necklace with a blue jewel. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" Lily said, reaching for it. "Can I have it, Ben?" + +"Sure, Lily, you can have it. It's your jewel now," Ben said, smiling. He helped her put the necklace on. Lily felt happy and proud. + +But then, they heard a voice. It was a troubled voice, and it sounded angry. + +"Hey, you kids, give me back my necklace! That's mine!" the voice said. It was a woman, and she was running towards them. She looked mean and scary. + +Ben and Lily got scared. They did not know the woman, and they did not want to make her mad. They did not know the necklace was hers. + +"Sorry, lady, we did not know. We thought it was a jewel for us," Ben said, quickly taking the necklace off Lily and giving it to the woman. + +The woman snatched the necklace and glared at them. She did not say thank you or sorry. She just ran away. + +Ben and Lily felt sad and confused. They did not understand why the woman was so troubled and rude. They decided to go home and tell their mom what happened. + +They hoped their mom would hug them and make them feel better. They also hoped they would find another jewel someday, a jewel that was really for them. +Sam liked to take pictures with his camera. He had a big camera that his dad gave him. He took pictures of his toys, his dog, his mom and his dad. He liked to look at the pictures on the camera screen and show them to his family. + +One day, Sam went to the park with his mom. He saw many things that he wanted to take pictures of. He saw birds, flowers, swings, slides and other kids. He ran around with his camera and snapped many pictures. He was very happy. + +But then, something bad happened. Sam tripped on a rock and fell down. His camera flew out of his hand and landed on the grass. Sam cried and ran to his mom. His mom hugged him and checked if he was hurt. He had a small scratch on his knee, but he was okay. + +Sam looked at his camera and saw that it was broken. The screen was cracked and the lens was bent. He felt very sad and helpless. He loved his camera and he wanted to see his pictures. He cried louder and louder. + +His mom tried to calm him down and remind him that it was just a thing. She said that they could get a new camera or fix the old one. She said that the pictures were still in the camera memory and they could save them on the computer. She said that the most important thing was that he was safe and loved. + +Sam listened to his mom and felt a little better. He hugged his mom and said sorry for breaking his camera. His mom said it was not his fault and that she was not mad at him. She said that she was proud of him for being brave and creative. She said that she loved him very much and that he made her happy with his pictures. + +Sam smiled and said that he loved her too. He said that he wanted to take more pictures with her. His mom said that they could do that anytime. She said that they could go home and look at his pictures together. She said that they could also make a photo album or a collage with his pictures. She said that they could have fun with his camera, even if it was broken. + +Sam liked that idea. He felt less helpless and more hopeful. He picked up his broken camera and held it close to his chest. He thanked his mom for being so nice and helpful. He said that she was the best mom in the world. His mom smiled and kissed him on the cheek. She said that he was the best son in the world. They walked hand in hand to the car, ready to go home and enjoy their pictures. +Lily and Max were playing pirates in the garden. They had a big box that they pretended was their ship. They also had a map that showed them where to find treasure. + +"Arrr, matey, we have to dig here!" Max said, pointing to a spot under a tree. He had a stick that he used as a shovel. + +"OK, captain, I'll help you!" Lily said, picking up another stick. She liked playing with Max, he was her best friend. + +They dug and dug until they found something shiny. It was a metal box with a lock on it. + +"Wow, we found the treasure!" Max said, excited. He tried to open the box, but it was too hard. + +"Maybe we need a key," Lily said, looking around. + +"Or maybe we can poke it open!" Max said, using his stick to poke the lock. He poked and poked, but nothing happened. + +"Stop, you'll break it!" Lily said, worried. She wanted to see what was inside the box. + +"No, I won't, I'll open it!" Max said, poking harder. He poked so hard that he broke his stick and hurt his hand. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" he cried, dropping the stick and holding his hand. + +Lily felt sad. She saw that Max was hurt and that the box was still closed. She put down her stick and hugged Max. + +"I'm sorry, Max, are you OK?" she asked, softly. + +"I'm OK, Lily, it's just a scratch," Max said, sniffling. He hugged Lily back. + +"I'm sorry, too, I didn't mean to yell at you," Lily said, smiling. + +"It's OK, Lily, you're still my matey," Max said, smiling. + +They looked at the box and wondered what was inside. Maybe it was gold, or jewels, or candy. They decided to ask their mom for help to open it. They picked up the box and ran to the house, holding hands. They were still pirates, and they still had treasure. +Anna and Ben are friends who live next to each other. They like to play in their backyards, but there is a fence between them. Sometimes they talk through the fence, but they wish they could see each other better. + +One day, Anna has an idea. She suggests to Ben that they dig a hole under the fence. Then they can crawl through and play together. Ben thinks this is a great idea. They get their shovels and start digging. + +They dig and dig, but the hole is not big enough yet. They hear a noise behind them. It is Anna's dog, Spot. Spot is a big and noisy dog. He likes to bark and chase things. He sees the hole and thinks it is a game. He runs towards the hole and tries to fit through. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They know Spot will ruin their hole and maybe hurt them. They shout at Spot to go away, but he does not listen. He pushes his head and paws through the hole. The fence starts to shake and crack. + +The fence breaks and falls down. Anna and Ben are shocked. They see Spot on the other side, wagging his tail. He thinks he has done a good thing. He licks their faces and barks happily. + +Anna and Ben are not happy. They look at the broken fence and the mess. They know they are in trouble. They hear their parents coming. They wonder what they will say. They wish they had not dug the hole. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books, but their favorite thing was the lamp. The lamp was big and shiny, and it had different colors that changed when they pressed a button. Sometimes, the lamp made funny noises or played music. + +One day, Anna and Ben wanted to play with the lamp, but they could not agree on what to do. Anna wanted to press the red button and make the lamp flash. Ben wanted to press the blue button and make the lamp sing. They both reached for the lamp and pulled it hard. + +"Stop it, Ben! I want the red button!" Anna said. + +"No, Anna! I want the blue button!" Ben said. + +They did not listen to each other and kept pulling the lamp. The lamp did not like it. It felt sad and scared. It started to beep and blink. Then, it made a loud sound and went off. The room became dark and quiet. + +Anna and Ben were surprised and scared. They let go of the lamp and hugged each other. They felt sorry for the lamp and for themselves. They did not want to fight anymore. They wanted to be friends. + +They said together, "We are sorry, lamp. We love you. You are charming. Can you please turn on again?" + +The lamp heard them and felt happy. It forgave them and turned on again. It showed them a rainbow of colors and played a sweet song. Anna and Ben smiled and clapped. They thanked the lamp and decided to share it. They played with the lamp and with each other. They had fun and learned to agree. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play with their toys and watch cartoons. Today, they are waiting for their mom to come home from work. They are impatient. + +"Mommy will be home soon," Lily says. "She will bring us a surprise." + +"What surprise?" Max asks. He hopes it is a new car or a robot. + +"I don't know," Lily says. "But it will be fun." + +They look at the clock. It is almost five. They hear a car in the driveway. They run to the door and open it. Mommy is there with a big smile and a big bag. + +"Hello, my sweeties!" Mommy says. "I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see it?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Lily and Max say. They are excited. + +Mommy takes out two boxes from the bag. One is pink and one is blue. She gives the pink one to Lily and the blue one to Max. + +"Open them," Mommy says. + +Lily and Max rip off the paper and open the boxes. Inside, they find two watches. They are shiny and colorful. They have numbers and pictures on them. + +"Wow!" Lily and Max say. They put on their watches and look at them. + +"These are special watches," Mommy says. "They can tell you the time, the date, and the weather. They can also play music and games. And they can talk to each other. You can enjoy them together." + +"Thank you, Mommy!" Lily and Max say. They hug Mommy and kiss her. + +"You're welcome, my loves," Mommy says. "Now, let's go inside and have some dinner. Then, we can watch a movie and cuddle on the couch." + +Lily and Max agree. They are happy. They love their new watches and their mommy. They enjoy their evening. +Lily loved her birdcage. It was big and shiny and had a door that she could open and close. Inside the birdcage, she had two birds: Blue and Yellow. They were her friends and they sang to her every day. + +One day, Lily wanted to play with Blue and Yellow. She opened the door of the birdcage and reached for them. But the birds were scared and flew out of the cage. They flew around the room, looking for a way out. Lily was sad and tried to catch them. + +"Come back, Blue and Yellow!" she cried. "I want to play with you!" + +But the birds did not listen. They saw the window and flew towards it. They pushed the curtain aside and saw the sky. They wanted to be free and see the world. + +"Bye, Lily!" they chirped. "We are going now!" + +They flew out of the window and into the air. They felt the wind and the sun on their feathers. They saw the trees and the flowers and the other birds. They were happy and free. + +Lily ran to the window and saw them fly away. She felt a tear roll down her cheek. She looked at the empty birdcage and felt lonely. She wished she had not opened the door. + +"Blue and Yellow, come back!" she sobbed. "You are my friends! You are important to me!" +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were dinosaurs. Tom was a big T-rex and Lily was a fast raptor. They roared and chased each other around the trees and swings. + +"Rrrr, I am the king of the dinosaurs!" Tom said. "You can't catch me, little raptor!" + +"Yes, I can!" Lily said. "You are slow and loud. I am quick and quiet. Watch out, T-rex!" + +Lily ran behind Tom and jumped on his back. Tom tried to shake her off, but he lost his balance and fell on the ground. He hit his head on a rock and started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom said. "My head hurts! It is broken!" + +Lily got off Tom and looked at his head. She saw a small cut and some blood. She felt sorry for Tom and hugged him. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Lily said. "I didn't mean to hurt you. You are not broken. You are still the king of the dinosaurs." + +Tom stopped crying and hugged Lily back. He felt better. + +"Thank you, Lily," Tom said. "You are a good friend. You are a brave raptor." + +They smiled and got up. They decided to play something else. They heard a bell and saw an ice cream truck. They ran to get some ice cream. They were happy. They were dinosaurs. +Lily and Ben were playing at the beach. They liked to make sand castles and dig holes. They also liked to watch the boats with big sails go by. They wished they could sail on a boat too. + +One day, they saw a small boat with a red sail near the shore. It looked like a toy boat, but it was bigger. They ran to the boat and climbed inside. They pretended to be pirates and sailors. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, a man came to the boat. He was angry. He said, "Hey, what are you doing in my boat? This is not a toy, this is my boat. Get out of here, you naughty kids!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know the man was the owner of the boat. They thought he was a mean stranger. They wanted to get out of the boat, but the man blocked their way. + +Ben said, "We are sorry, mister. We did not know this was your boat. We just wanted to play." + +The man did not listen. He shouted, "You have no right to play in my boat. You could have broken it or lost it. You are very bad kids. I will tell your parents!" + +Lily was angry too. She did not like the man yelling at them. She said, "You are a mean man. You have no right to yell at us. We did not break your boat or lose it. We are not bad kids. You are a bad man!" + +She kicked the man in the leg. The man was surprised and hurt. He let go of the boat. Lily and Ben jumped out of the boat and ran away. They did not look back. + +They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a blanket with a picnic basket. She saw them and smiled. She said, "Did you have fun, my darlings?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They did not tell her about the man and the boat. They were hungry and tired. They ate some sandwiches and fruit. They were delicious. They forgot about the man and the boat. They were happy. +Jen and Tom were playing pirates in the backyard. They had a big box for a ship and some sticks for swords. Jen was the captain and Tom was her mate. They pretended to sail the seas and look for treasure. + +One day, they saw a lime tree in the neighbor's yard. It had many green fruits that looked like jewels. Jen wanted to pick some for her ship. She told Tom to follow her and be quiet. They climbed over the fence and ran to the tree. + +But the neighbor's dog saw them and barked. It was a big and angry dog. It ran after Jen and Tom and tried to bite them. Jen and Tom were scared. They dropped their sticks and ran back to the fence. But the fence was too high and they could not climb over. + +The dog was getting closer and closer. Jen and Tom had nowhere to go. They shouted for help, but no one heard them. The dog was almost on them. Jen and Tom had to surrender. They closed their eyes and waited for the dog to hurt them. + +But then, they heard a voice. It was the neighbor. He came out of his house and saw the dog and the children. He called the dog and made it stop. He was not happy. He asked Jen and Tom what they were doing in his yard. He said they were stealing his limes and they had to go home. He said he would tell their parents and they would be in trouble. + +Jen and Tom were sorry. They said they were just playing pirates and they liked the limes. They said they would not do it again. They asked the neighbor to let them go. But the neighbor said no. He said they had to stay in his yard until their parents came. He said he had no limes available for them. He said they had to learn their lesson. + +Jen and Tom were sad. They had no ship, no swords, no limes, and no fun. They had to sit in the neighbor's yard and wait for their parents. They wished they had never seen the lime tree. They wished they had never played pirates. They wished they had never surrendered. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with toys and books. But one day, they have a big fight. They want the same toy car. They pull and push and yell. + +"Give me the car! It is mine!" Tom says. + +"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Jen says. + +They do not share. They do not listen. They do not have fun. + +Mom and Dad see them. They are sad and angry. They say, "Stop! You are making a war. War is bad. War hurts people. War is boring. You have to learn to get along." + +Tom and Jen pause. They look at each other. They look at the toy car. They think. They remember. They are friends. They like to play together. They do not like to fight. + +They say, "Sorry. We were wrong. We can share. We can take turns. We can have fun." + +They hug and smile. They give the toy car to each other. They play with other toys and books. They are happy. + +Mom and Dad see them. They are glad and proud. They say, "Good. You are making peace. Peace is good. Peace helps people. Peace is fun. You have learned to get along." + +The moral value of the story is that fighting is bad and sharing is good. The narrative uses foreshadowing or setup and payoff by introducing the toy car as the cause of the conflict and the symbol of the resolution. The dialogue shows the contrast between war and peace. The story only uses simple words that a 3 year old child would understand. +Ben and Lily liked to watch the fisherman on the lake. He had a big boat and a long net. He caught many fish every day. Ben and Lily wanted to be like him. + +One day, they asked their mom if they could go to the lake with the fisherman. Their mom said yes, but they had to be careful and listen to him. They were very happy and ran to the boat. + +The fisherman smiled and said, "Hello, Ben and Lily. Do you want to help me catch some fish?" They nodded and climbed on the boat. The fisherman gave them each a small net and showed them how to use it. + +They sailed on the lake and saw many fish in the water. Ben and Lily tried to catch them with their nets, but they were too fast and slippery. The fisherman laughed and said, "Don't worry, you'll get better with practice. Look, I have a big net that can catch many fish at once. Watch me." + +He threw his big net into the water and pulled it back. It was full of fish. Ben and Lily clapped and cheered. The fisherman said, "Now we have to separate the fish. Some fish are good to eat, and some fish are not. Can you help me?" + +He put the fish on the boat and showed them how to tell the difference. He said, "These fish are good to eat. They have scales and fins. These fish are not good to eat. They have spines and teeth. We have to put them in different buckets." + +Ben and Lily helped him separate the fish. They learned the names of the fish and how to be careful with them. They had fun and worked hard. The fisherman was impressed. He said, "You are very good helpers. You have learned a lot today. Do you want to come with me again?" + +Ben and Lily said yes. They thanked the fisherman and hugged him. They took some fish home to their mom. She was proud of them and cooked them a delicious dinner. Ben and Lily ate the fish and told her about their adventure. They said they wanted to be fishermen when they grew up. Their mom smiled and said, "Maybe you will. You have a lot of talent and curiosity. But for now, you have to go to bed. It's been a long day." + +Ben and Lily agreed. They brushed their teeth and put on their pajamas. They said good night to their mom and the fisherman. They dreamed of the lake and the fish. They were happy. +Lily and Max were playing in the bathroom. They liked to splash water on each other and make funny faces. Lily turned on the faucet and filled a cup with water. She pretended to drink it, but then she threw it at Max. Max got wet and laughed. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" he said. "Now I'm all wet!" + +He grabbed the faucet and tried to turn it off, but it was too hard. The water kept coming out and made a big puddle on the floor. Lily and Max tried to stop it, but they couldn't. They got more and more wet and the puddle got bigger and bigger. + +"Uh-oh, we're in trouble!" Lily said. "Mom will be mad!" + +They heard Mom coming up the stairs. They looked at each other and felt scared. They didn't want Mom to see the mess they made. They hid behind the shower curtain and hoped Mom wouldn't find them. + +Mom opened the door and saw the water everywhere. She gasped and ran to the faucet. She turned it off and looked around. She saw the wet towels, the wet toys, and the wet clothes. She shook her head and sighed. + +"Who did this?" she asked. "Lily? Max? Where are you?" + +Lily and Max peeked out from behind the curtain. They saw Mom's face and knew she was not happy. They felt sorry and ashamed. They came out and said in a small voice: + +"We did it, Mom. We're sorry. We were playing and we couldn't turn off the faucet. We didn't mean to make a mess." + +Mom looked at them and saw their wet hair, their wet faces, and their wet smiles. She felt angry and tired, but she also felt love and amusement. She smiled and said: + +"Well, you two are amazing. You made a big flood in the bathroom. But you also made me laugh. Come here and give me a hug. Then we'll clean up together, okay?" + +Lily and Max ran to Mom and hugged her. They felt happy and relieved. They said: + +"Okay, Mom. We love you. Thank you for laughing." + +Mom kissed them and said: + +"I love you too. And thank you for being honest. Now let's get some dry clothes and a mop." +Lily and Ben liked to play in the garden. They pretended to be animals and made noises. Lily was a lion and Ben was a monkey. They ran and jumped and roared and chattered. + +One day, they saw a big ant hill. They wanted to see what the ants were doing. They crawled closer and watched. The ants were busy and fast. They carried bits of food and leaves. They went in and out of the hill. + +"Look, Lily, they are so small and strong!" Ben said. + +"Yes, Ben, they are amazing!" Lily said. + +They saw one ant that was different. It was bigger and had wings. It was the queen ant. She stayed inside the hill most of the time. But sometimes she came out and flew around. + +"Wow, Lily, that ant can fly!" Ben said. + +"That is unusual, Ben, I have never seen a flying ant before!" Lily said. + +They wanted to pretend to be ants too. They picked up some sticks and stones and followed the ants. They tried to copy their movements and sounds. They had fun being ants. + +But then they heard their mom calling them. It was time for lunch. They dropped their sticks and stones and ran to the house. + +"Bye, ants, we will come back later!" Lily and Ben said. + +They waved to the ants and the queen ant. The ants waved back with their antennae. They liked the children who pretended to be ants. They thought they were unusual and friendly. +Lila was a person who liked to cook. She cooked soup and bread and cake for her family. She cooked with pots and pans and spoons and knives. She cooked with salt and sugar and milk and eggs. She cooked with love and joy. + +But one day, the sky was gloomy. It was dark and cold and wet. Lila did not want to cook. She felt sad and tired and bored. She did not want to use pots and pans and spoons and knives. She did not want to use salt and sugar and milk and eggs. She did not want to use love and joy. + +Her family came home and saw Lila on the sofa. They were hungry and cold and wet. They looked for soup and bread and cake. They found nothing. They asked Lila, "Why did you not cook?" + +Lila said, "I did not want to cook. The sky was gloomy. I felt sad and tired and bored." + +Her family hugged Lila and said, "We are sorry you felt sad and tired and bored. But we love you and we need you. You are our person who likes to cook. You make us happy and warm and full. You cook with love and joy." + +Lila smiled and said, "I love you and I need you too. You are my family who likes to eat. You make me happy and warm and full. I will cook with love and joy." + +She got up from the sofa and went to the kitchen. She used pots and pans and spoons and knives. She used salt and sugar and milk and eggs. She cooked soup and bread and cake for her family. She cooked with love and joy. + +The sky was still gloomy, but Lila was not. She was happy and warm and full. She was a person who liked to cook. +Anna loves to design things. She likes to draw, cut, glue and paint. She makes cards, hats, dolls and more. She has a big box of paper, scissors, glue and crayons. She always has new ideas. + +One day, Anna wants to make a band. She thinks a band is fun and loud. She looks for things to make music with. She finds a pot, a spoon, a bell and a whistle. She also finds some ribbon and stickers. She decides to design her own instruments. + +She glues the ribbon to the pot and the bell. She makes a drum and a shaker. She puts stickers on the spoon and the whistle. She makes a guitar and a flute. She is very proud of her band. She puts on a hat and a scarf. She is ready to play. + +She goes to the living room, where her mom and dad are reading. She says, "Look at my band! I designed it myself! Do you want to hear me play?" She starts to bang the pot, shake the bell, strum the spoon and blow the whistle. She makes a lot of noise. + +Her mom and dad smile, but they also cover their ears. They say, "Wow, Anna, you are very creative! But we are trying to read. Can you play your band somewhere else? Maybe in your room, or outside?" + +Anna feels sad. She wants to play her band for them. She thinks they don't like her music. She is restless. She doesn't want to go to her room, or outside. She wants to stay with them. She says, "But I made this for you! I want to show you how good I am! Please, listen to me!" + +Her mom and dad see that she is upset. They say, "We're sorry, Anna. We do like your music, and we are very proud of you. But it is too loud for us right now. How about this? You can play your band for us later, after dinner. Then we will have more time and energy to listen and clap. OK?" + +Anna thinks about it. She likes the idea of playing her band later, when they are more ready. She says, "OK. I will wait until later. But you have to promise to listen and clap. And maybe you can join my band too. I have extra instruments. It will be fun!" + +Her mom and dad nod and hug her. They say, "We promise. And we would love to join your band. Thank you for sharing your design with us. You are very talented. Now, why don't you go and practice your band in your room, or outside? We will finish our reading, and then we will join you. Deal?" + +Anna smiles and agrees. She says, "Deal!" She picks up her band and goes to her room. She plays her band there, and sometimes outside. She has fun, and she looks forward to playing for her mom and dad later. She is happy. +Anna liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wore a pink apron with flowers on it. Mom wore a blue apron with dots on it. They were making a cake for dad's birthday. + +"Can I stir the batter, mom?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, honey. But be careful, it's very sticky," mom said. She gave Anna a big spoon and a bowl. + +Anna stirred the batter with the spoon. She liked how it looked and smelled. She wanted to taste it too. She put the spoon in her mouth. + +"Yuck!" Anna spat out the batter. It was bitter and nasty. She made a face. + +Mom laughed. "That's because we haven't added the sugar yet, silly. The sugar is in the jar over there. Can you bring it to me?" + +Anna nodded. She wiped her mouth with her apron. She walked to the jar. But she tripped over the cat. The cat was sleeping on the floor. The jar fell from Anna's hands. It broke into pieces. The sugar spilled everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Anna cried. She felt bad. She had made a mess. + +Mom came to Anna. She hugged her. "It's okay, honey. It was an accident. The cat is fine. And we can clean up the sugar. Don't worry." + +Anna looked at mom. She saw mom's apron. It had batter and sugar on it. Anna's apron was dirty too. + +"Mom, I'm sorry. I ruined your apron. And mine too. They don't belong in the kitchen. They belong in the trash. They are stupid aprons," Anna said. + +Mom smiled. She kissed Anna's cheek. "No, honey. They are not stupid aprons. They are aprons that show we had fun. And they belong in the laundry. We can wash them and use them again. They are our aprons. And we belong in the kitchen. Because we love to bake together." +Tim and Anna liked to play with their toys in the living room. They had cars, dolls, blocks and a radio. The radio played music and stories that they enjoyed. Sometimes they sang along or danced to the radio. + +One day, the radio stopped working. Tim and Anna tried to turn it on and off, but nothing happened. They looked at the batteries, but they were not empty. They shook the radio, but it did not make any sound. They were frustrated. They wanted to hear the radio. + +They decided to ask their dad for help. He was in the kitchen, making lunch. They brought the radio to him and said, "Dad, can you fix the radio? It is broken. We want to listen to music." + +Dad looked at the radio and smiled. He said, "Let me see what I can do. Maybe there is something loose inside." He took a screwdriver and opened the back of the radio. He found a wire that was not connected. He fixed the wire and closed the radio. He said, "There, I think it should work now. Let's try it." + +He turned on the radio and it played music. Tim and Anna were happy. They thanked their dad and hugged him. They took the radio back to the living room and played with it. They sang along and danced to the radio. They were not frustrated anymore. They were glad that their dad could fix the radio. +Lily was a naughty girl. She liked to play with things that were not hers. One day, she saw some scissors on the table. She wanted to cut her hair and make it look pretty. She did not ask her mom or dad if she could use the scissors. She just took them and ran to her room. + +She looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. She held the scissors near her hair and started to cut. But she did not know how to cut hair. She cut too much and too unevenly. She made a big mess of her hair. She looked at herself in the mirror again and cried. She did not look pretty at all. She looked silly and ugly. + +She heard her mom knock on the door. She was scared. She hid the scissors under her pillow and tried to cover her hair with a hat. Her mom opened the door and saw her. + +"Lily, what did you do?" her mom asked in a shocked voice. + +Lily did not answer. She looked down and sobbed. + +"Lily, you were very naughty. You should not play with scissors. They are dangerous. You could hurt yourself or someone else. And you ruined your beautiful hair. You will suffer for this. You will have to go to the hairdresser and get a very short haircut. And you will have to apologize to me and dad. And you will have no dessert for a week. Do you understand?" her mom said in a stern voice. + +Lily nodded. She felt very sorry and ashamed. She wished she had not played with the scissors. She learned her lesson. She hugged her mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I won't be naughty again. I love you." +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and find worms and rocks. Lily had a small shovel and Tom had a big one. + +"Look, Lily, I found a bulb!" Tom said, holding up a round thing with roots. "Maybe it is a flower. Can we plant it?" + +Lily nodded. She liked flowers. They were pretty and smelled good. She made a hole with her shovel and Tom put the bulb in. They covered it with dirt and watered it. + +"Maybe it will grow soon," Lily said. "What color do you think it will be?" + +Tom shrugged. "I don't know. Maybe yellow or pink or purple. I hope it is cheerful." + +They waited for a while, but nothing happened. They got bored and decided to play with their ball. + +The next day, they came back to the garden. They saw something green poking out of the dirt. + +"Look, Lily, the bulb is growing!" Tom said, excited. "It is a stem. Maybe it will have a flower soon." + +Lily smiled. She was happy. She wanted to see the flower. She hoped it was cheerful too. She watered the stem and gave it a kiss. + +"Grow, grow, little bulb," she said. "We can't wait to see you." +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play with toys. They have many toys, but they like the same toy best. It is a big red truck. + +One day, Tim and Jen are playing with the truck. Tim wants to drive the truck, and Jen wants to push the truck. They both pull the truck. They do not share the truck. They are mad at each other. + +"Give me the truck!" Tim says. + +"No, it is my turn!" Jen says. + +They make a loud noise. They wake up Mom. Mom comes to see what is wrong. She sees Tim and Jen fighting over the truck. She is not happy. + +"Tim and Jen, why are you fighting?" Mom asks. + +"We both want the truck!" Tim and Jen say. + +Mom picks up the truck. She says, "You need to share the truck. Sharing is nice. Sharing is fun. You can take turns with the truck. Tim can drive the truck for a little while, and then Jen can push the truck for a little while. Or you can play together with the truck. You can make a road or a bridge or a hill. How does that sound?" + +Tim and Jen think for a moment. They know Mom is right. Sharing is nice. Sharing is fun. They say, "Okay, Mom. We will share the truck. We are sorry for making a loud noise. We are sorry for waking you up." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That's good. I'm glad you are sorry. I'm glad you will share the truck. Now, go and play nicely. And be quiet. I need some rest. It is hard to wake up early." + +Tim and Jen nod. They hug Mom. They say, "We love you, Mom. We will be quiet. We will play nicely. We will share the truck." + +Mom gives them the truck. She says, "I love you, too. Have fun with the truck. But remember to share." + +Tim and Jen take the truck. They go to the living room. They play with the truck. They share the truck. They are happy. They are friends. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they find a big box of candy in the kitchen. They want to eat the candy, but they know they have to ask mom first. + +They go to mom and say, "Mom, can we have some candy?" Mom says, "Yes, you can have one piece each, but not more. Too much candy is bad for you. It can make you sick and gain weight. It is also a waste of money and food. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily nod and say, "Yes, mom, we understand." They take one piece each and go back to the playroom. They enjoy the candy and say, "Thank you, mom." + +But then, Ben sees that there are still many pieces of candy in the box. He thinks, "Maybe I can have one more. Mom will not know. Lily will not tell." He sneaks another piece and puts it in his mouth. + +Lily sees what Ben does. She feels sad and angry. She says, "Ben, that is not fair. You are not honest. You are breaking mom's rule. You are taking more than you need. You are wasting the candy. You are hurting yourself and mom. You should say sorry and put the candy back." + +Ben feels ashamed and sorry. He knows Lily is right. He says, "You are right, Lily. I am sorry. I was greedy and dishonest. I will not do it again. I will put the candy back and tell mom the truth." He spits out the candy and puts it back in the box. He goes to mom and says, "Mom, I am sorry. I took another piece of candy without asking. I was wrong. Please forgive me." + +Mom hugs Ben and says, "I am proud of you, Ben. You are honest and brave. You admitted your mistake and apologized. That is not easy to do. I forgive you. But remember, next time, follow the rule and respect the candy. It is a treat, not a toy." + +Ben says, "I will, mom. Thank you." He goes back to Lily and says, "I am sorry, Lily. Thank you for being my friend and telling me the truth. You are a good friend." Lily smiles and says, "You are welcome, Ben. You are a good friend, too. Let's play with the blocks and cars." They play happily and forget about the candy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play at the park. They run, jump, slide and laugh. They have fun. + +One day, they see a new swing at the park. It is big and colorful. It has red, blue, yellow and green stripes. Anna and Ben want to try it. + +"Can I go first?" Anna asks. + +"OK, you can go first. But I go next." Ben says. + +Anna runs to the swing. She sits on it and holds the ropes. She kicks her legs and the swing goes up and down. She feels happy and excited. She shouts, "Whee!" + +Ben waits for his turn. He watches Anna swing. He claps his hands and smiles. He says, "You are good at swinging, Anna!" + +Anna swings for a while. Then she stops and gets off. She says, "Thank you, Ben. Now it is your turn. You will like it. It is fun." + +Ben runs to the swing. He sits on it and holds the ropes. He kicks his legs and the swing goes up and down. He feels happy and excited. He shouts, "Whee!" + +Anna watches Ben swing. She claps her hands and smiles. She says, "You are good at swinging, Ben!" + +Ben and Anna swing for a while. Then they get thirsty. They see a water fountain near the swing. They run to the water fountain. They drink some water. They feel refreshed and cool. + +They say to each other, "That was a good swing. And a good drink. We are lucky to have a new swing at the park. And a water fountain. We are happy." + +They hug each other and go back to the swing. They swing some more. They have fun. They are friends. +Tom and Anna like to play with their cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make noises and pretend to drive them on the floor. Sometimes they have races and see who is faster. + +One day, Tom has a new car. It is big and red and has a button. Tom says, "Look at my car, Anna. It is better than yours. It can increase its speed and go very fast. Watch this!" He pushes the button and his car zooms away. + +Anna is not impressed. She says, "Your car is stupid, Tom. It is too big and loud. It does not fit on the floor. It will hit the wall and break. My car is smaller and quieter. It can turn and stop. It is smarter than yours." + +Tom does not listen. He says, "No, my car is the best. It can beat your car any time. Let's have a race and see who wins." He puts his car next to Anna's car and says, "Ready, set, go!" He pushes the button again and his car speeds up. + +But Tom does not see that the room is getting dark. The sun is going down and the light is fading. He does not see the table leg in front of his car. His car crashes into the table leg and flies in the air. It lands on the floor with a loud bang and breaks into pieces. + +Tom is sad and angry. He says, "Oh no, my car is broken. It was my favorite car. It was not stupid, it was awesome. Why did it have to break?" He starts to cry. + +Anna feels sorry for Tom. She says, "I'm sorry, Tom. Your car was not stupid, it was just too fast. Maybe you can fix it or get a new one. Do you want to play with my car? We can share it and have fun." + +Tom stops crying and looks at Anna. He says, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. Your car is not smarter, it is just different. We can play with it and have fun. Maybe we can get a new car together. One that can increase its speed and turn and stop. That would be the best car ever." + +They hug and smile. They pick up Anna's car and play with it. They make noises and pretend to drive it on the floor. They do not care about the dark. They are happy. +Anna loved to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long yellow hair, a pink dress and a smile on her face. Anna liked to pretend that Lily was her sister and they did everything together. + +One day, Anna and Lily were playing in the living room. Anna saw a big vase on the table. The vase was blue and had flowers on it. It was very pretty. Anna wanted to show it to Lily. + +"Look, Lily, look at the vase!" Anna said. She picked up Lily and walked to the table. She reached for the vase, but it was too heavy for her. She lost her balance and the vase fell to the floor. It broke into many pieces. Anna was scared and sad. + +"Anna, what happened?" Mommy asked. She heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the broken vase and Anna holding Lily. Mommy was angry and worried. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy, I'm sorry!" Anna cried. "I wanted to show Lily the vase. It was so pretty. But it was too heavy and it fell. I didn't mean to break it!" + +Mommy sighed and hugged Anna. She was not happy, but she knew Anna did not do it on purpose. She decided to explain to Anna why she should not touch the vase. + +"Anna, I know you like the vase, but it is not a toy. It is very fragile and expensive. It was a gift from Grandma. She gave it to me when I was a little girl. It is very special to me. You should not touch it without asking me first. Do you understand?" Mommy said. + +Anna nodded and said sorry again. She understood that the vase was important to Mommy and she should not play with it. She felt bad for breaking it. + +Mommy smiled and kissed Anna. She said she forgave her and she loved her. She said she loved Lily too. She said Lily was adorable and looked like Anna. + +Anna smiled and hugged Mommy and Lily. She said she loved them too. She said she would be more careful next time. She said she hoped Grandma would not be mad at her. + +Mommy said Grandma would not be mad at her. She said Grandma loved her too. She said they would try to fix the vase or buy a new one. She said they would call Grandma and tell her what happened. + +Anna felt better and said thank you to Mommy. She said she wanted to play with Lily some more. Mommy said okay, but she had to play in her room. She said she would clean up the mess in the living room. + +Anna and Lily went to their room and played happily. They had many adventures and stories to tell. They were best friends and sisters. They were adorable. +Anna and Ben like to make things with paper and paint. They have a big box of paper and many colors of paint. They also have a big pine tree in their yard. They like to look at the pine tree and see the green needles and the brown cones. + +One day, they have an idea. They want to print the pine tree on paper. They ask their mom for help. Mom says, "That sounds fun. Let me show you how to do it." + +Mom takes a paper plate and cuts out a circle. She gives it to Anna and says, "This is your stamp. You can dip it in green paint and press it on paper. That will make the shape of the pine needles." She takes another paper plate and cuts out a small oval. She gives it to Ben and says, "This is your stamp. You can dip it in brown paint and press it on paper. That will make the shape of the pine cones." + +Anna and Ben are excited. They dip their stamps in paint and print them on paper. They make many pine trees with needles and cones. They have fun and make a mess. They show their mom their prints. Mom says, "Wow, you did a great job. Your prints look like the pine tree in our yard. I am very proud of you." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They say, "Thank you, mom. We like to print the pine tree. Can we hang our prints on the wall?" Mom says, "Of course, you can. Let's find a good place for them." They go inside and find a spot for their prints. They admire their work and smile. They love to make things with paper and paint. +Anna and Ben went to a pizza place with Mom and Dad. They were very hungry and excited. They sat at a big table and looked at the menus. The menus had pictures of different pizzas and drinks. + +"What do you want, Anna?" Mom asked. + +"I want cheese pizza and apple juice," Anna said. + +"What about you, Ben?" Dad asked. + +"I want pepperoni pizza and milk," Ben said. + +Mom and Dad nodded and gave the menus to the waiter. The waiter smiled and said he would bring their food soon. + +Anna and Ben played with their crayons and paper while they waited. They drew pictures of their pizzas and their family. They also drew a blue sky and a yellow sun. + +"Look, Mom, I drew a blue sky!" Anna said, holding up her paper. + +"That's very nice, Anna," Mom said. + +"Look, Dad, I drew a pepperoni pizza!" Ben said, holding up his paper. + +"That's very good, Ben," Dad said. + +Anna and Ben were happy. They put their papers on the table and looked around. They saw other people eating and talking. They saw the waiter bringing trays of food. They saw a big sign that said "Pizza Place". + +But they did not see their menus. They looked under the table, on the chairs, on the floor. They did not find their menus. + +"Mom, where are our menus?" Anna asked. + +"Dad, where are our menus?" Ben asked. + +Mom and Dad looked at the table. They did not see their menus either. They looked around and saw the waiter. He was holding their menus. + +"Excuse me, sir, are those our menus?" Mom asked. + +The waiter looked at the menus and saw Anna's and Ben's names on them. He realized he had taken them by mistake. + +"Oh, I'm sorry, these are your menus. I thought they were mine. I must have mixed them up," the waiter said. + +He gave the menus back to Anna and Ben. They were happy to have their menus again. + +"Thank you, sir," Anna said. + +"Thank you, sir," Ben said. + +The waiter smiled and said, "You're welcome. And here is your food. Enjoy your pizza!" + +Anna and Ben clapped their hands and said, "Yay, pizza!" + +Mom and Dad smiled and said, "Bon appetit!" + +They all ate their pizza and drank their drinks. They had a fun and yummy time at the pizza place. They did not lose their menus again. +Lily and Sam were at the park with Mom. They saw a lady with a big dog. The lady was talking with her hands, not with her mouth. Lily and Sam were curious. + +"Mom, what is the lady doing?" Lily asked. + +"She is signing, sweetie. She is using her hands to say words to her dog. Her dog is deaf, so he cannot hear her voice. But he can see her signs and understand her," Mom explained. + +"Wow, that is cool. Can we sign too?" Sam wondered. + +"Sure, you can learn some signs. Look, the lady is showing us how to say hello. She is waving her hand like this. Can you wave back?" Mom said. + +Lily and Sam waved their hands to the lady and the dog. The lady smiled and signed thank you. The dog wagged his tail and licked his lips. + +"Can we pet the dog, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Only if the lady says it is okay. You have to ask first," Mom reminded. + +Lily and Sam asked the lady with their mouths and their hands. The lady nodded and signed yes. Lily and Sam gently petted the dog's fur. He was soft and warm. He licked their faces and made them giggle. + +"He likes you. He is very friendly. His name is Max. Do you want to give him a treat?" the lady offered. + +She took out a small bag from her pocket and opened it. It had some yummy biscuits for dogs. She gave one to Lily and one to Sam. They held them in their hands and showed them to Max. He sniffed them and wagged his tail. + +"Good boy, Max. Sit," the lady signed. + +Max sat down and looked at Lily and Sam. They gave him the biscuits and he ate them happily. He licked his lips and barked softly. + +"Thank you, lady. Thank you, Max. You are very nice. We like you," Lily and Sam said with their mouths and their hands. + +The lady smiled and hugged them. She signed you are welcome. She said goodbye and walked away with Max. Lily and Sam waved to them and said goodbye too. They had made new friends at the park. They were happy. +Tom and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with toys and watch planes in the sky. One day, they saw a big jet fly over their house. It was shiny and fast and loud. + +"Wow, look at that jet!" Tom said. "I wish I could fly in a jet." + +"Me too," Sam said. "Maybe we can make a jet with our toys." + +They ran to their room and got some boxes, paper, tape and crayons. They worked hard to make a jet out of their toys. They drew windows, wings, a tail and a nose. They made seats and a cockpit. They were very proud of their jet. + +"Let's fly in our jet!" Tom said. He got in the cockpit and pretended to steer. Sam got in the seat behind him and pretended to be a passenger. + +"Ready for takeoff!" Tom said. He made a loud noise with his mouth. "Vroom, vroom, vroom!" + +They imagined they were flying in the sky, seeing clouds, birds and other planes. They had a lot of fun in their jet. + +But then, they heard a knock on the door. It was Tom's mom. + +"Tom, Sam, it's time for lunch," she said. "Come downstairs, please." + +Tom and Sam looked at each other. They did not want to leave their jet. They wanted to keep flying. + +"Can we stay in our jet, please?" Tom asked. + +"No, you have to eat," Tom's mom said. "You can play with your jet later." + +Tom and Sam got out of their jet. They followed Tom's mom downstairs. They were hungry, but they were also sad. + +They regretted leaving their jet. They hoped their jet would still be there when they finished lunch. They loved their jet. It was the best toy ever. +Tom and Lily were twins who lived on a farm with their mom and dad. They liked to play with the animals and help with the chores. One day, their dad told them he had to go to the market and sell some wheat. Wheat was a plant that they grew in the fields and made bread and cakes with. + +"Can we go with you, dad?" Tom asked. + +"Please, dad, please!" Lily begged. + +Their dad smiled and said, "Okay, but you have to be good and stay close to me. The market is very busy and there are many people there." + +Tom and Lily were happy and jumped into the wagon with their dad. They saw many things on the way, like horses, cows, sheep, and pigs. They also saw a big house with a fence and a gate. It belonged to a wealthy man who had a lot of money and land. + +"Wow, look at that house!" Tom said. "It's so big and pretty!" + +"I wish we could live there," Lily said. "They must have a lot of toys and candy." + +Their dad shook his head and said, "Don't be silly, children. That house is not as nice as it looks. The wealthy man is very mean and greedy. He doesn't share with anyone and he treats his workers badly. He also wants to buy our farm and make us leave. We don't want to be like him. We have enough wheat and love to be happy." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "You're right, dad. We love our farm and our family." + +They soon arrived at the market and their dad parked the wagon near a stall. He told Tom and Lily to stay in the wagon and watch the wheat while he went to talk to a buyer. He said he would be back soon and gave them each a kiss. + +Tom and Lily waited in the wagon and looked around. They saw many people selling and buying different things, like fruits, vegetables, eggs, cheese, and meat. They also saw some toys, like dolls, balls, and cars. They wished they could have some of them, but they knew they were too expensive. + +Then they saw a man walking towards them. He was wearing a fancy suit and a hat. He had a big nose and a thin mouth. He looked like the wealthy man who owned the big house. + +"Hello, children," he said in a sneaky voice. "What do you have here?" + +Tom and Lily felt scared and said, "This is our dad's wheat. He's selling it at the market. Please go away." + +The man laughed and said, "Your dad's wheat? I don't think so. This is my wheat now. I'm going to take it and sell it for a lot of money. And you know what? I'm also going to buy your farm and make you leave. You have no choice. You're poor and I'm rich." + +He grabbed a sack of wheat and threw it into his cart. He did the same with the other sacks. Tom and Lily cried and shouted, "Stop! Stop! That's not fair! That's not yours! Please give it back!" + +But the man didn't listen. He whipped his horse and drove away with the wheat. He laughed and said, "Too bad, children. You lose. I win. Goodbye!" + +Tom and Lily were left alone in the empty wagon. They hugged each other and sobbed. They didn't know what to do. They wondered where their dad was and if he would come back. They felt very sad and afraid. + +The end. +Lily and Max were twins who loved candy. They always asked their mom for candy when they went to the store. One day, mom said they could each pick one candy from the shelf. Lily and Max were very happy and ran to the candy aisle. + +Lily saw a big, red candy that looked like a heart. She thought it was pretty and sweet. She grabbed it and showed it to Max. "Look, Max, I found a heart candy. I want this one," she said. + +Max saw a small, yellow candy that looked like a star. He thought it was shiny and fun. He grabbed it and showed it to Lily. "Look, Lily, I found a star candy. I want this one," he said. + +They went to the cashier and paid for their candy. Mom gave them each a smile and a kiss. "You can eat your candy when we get home, okay?" she said. Lily and Max nodded and held their candy tightly. + +When they got home, they ran to the kitchen and opened their candy. Lily bit into her heart candy and made a face. It was sour and sharp. It hurt her tongue and made her eyes water. She spit it out and cried. "Mom, this candy is bad. It is sharp and ouchy. I don't like it," she said. + +Max bit into his star candy and made a face. It was hard and crunchy. It broke his tooth and made him bleed. He spit it out and cried. "Mom, this candy is bad. It is hard and ouchy. I don't like it," he said. + +Mom heard their cries and came to the kitchen. She saw their candy and their faces. She felt sorry for them and hugged them. "I'm sorry, my loves. Those candy are not good for you. They are sharp and hard and ouchy. They are not real candy. They are fake candy. They are bad for your teeth and your tongue. You should not eat them," she said. + +She threw away the candy and gave them each a glass of water. She also gave them each a real candy. A soft and sweet and chewy candy. A candy that made them happy and cheerful. A candy that they liked. They thanked mom and ate their candy. They smiled and hugged mom. They learned their lesson. They never picked fake candy again. They only picked real candy. The end. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the sand near the water. One day, they see a big boat on the water. The boat has a net full of shrimp. + +"Look, Sue, shrimp!" Tom says. "They are pink and small and have many legs." + +"I like shrimp," Sue says. "They are tasty and crunchy. Can we have some?" + +Tom and Sue run to the boat. They see a friendly man on the boat. He is wearing a hat and a shirt with fish on it. + +"Hello, kids," the man says. "Do you like shrimp?" + +"Yes, we do," Tom and Sue say. + +"Well, these shrimp are not for eating," the man says. "They are for sending. I send them to a place far away, where people need them." + +"Why do they need them?" Tom asks. + +"Because they are hungry and poor," the man says. "They do not have much food. Shrimp are good for them. They have protein and vitamins." + +Tom and Sue feel sad for the people far away. They want to help them. + +"Can we send them something else?" Sue asks. + +"Sure, you can," the man says. "Do you have anything to send?" + +Tom and Sue think hard. They look around the sand. They see some shells, some rocks, some flowers, and some sticks. + +"We can send them these," Tom says. He picks up some shells and rocks. "They are pretty and shiny. Maybe they can make something with them." + +"We can send them these," Sue says. She picks up some flowers and sticks. "They are colorful and soft. Maybe they can smell them and play with them." + +The man smiles. He thinks Tom and Sue are very kind and generous. + +"That's very nice of you, kids," he says. "I'm sure the people far away will appreciate your gifts. Here, let me help you put them in a box. Then I will send them with the shrimp." + +Tom and Sue are happy. They help the man put their things in a box. They write their names on the box. They wave goodbye to the man and the boat. + +"Thank you, friendly man," Tom and Sue say. "We hope the people far away like our shrimp and our things." + +"You're welcome, kids," the man says. "You are very good friends. I hope you have a nice day." + +Tom and Sue go back to the sand. They feel good in their hearts. They hug each other and keep playing. They are glad they can send some love to the people far away. +Ben and Lily are brother and sister. They like to play and joke with each other. One day, they decide to make a surprise for their mom. They take all their toys and clothes and make a big pile in the living room. They think it is very funny. + +Mom comes home from work. She opens the door and sees the messy living room. She is not happy. She says, "Who made this mess? Ben and Lily, where are you?" She looks around and sees a note on the door. It says, "Surprise! We love you, Mom!" + +Mom opens the door and finds Ben and Lily hiding behind the couch. They jump out and say, "Surprise! We made a joke for you, Mom!" They laugh and hug Mom. Mom smiles and says, "You are very silly, Ben and Lily. I love you, too. But next time, please don't make such a big mess. Now, let's clean up together." Ben and Lily say, "OK, Mom. We are sorry. We will help you." They start to pick up their toys and clothes. They still think it is a little funny. +Tom is a cat. He has a long, black tail. He likes to sleep on the sofa and play with his toys. He does not like to share his things with anyone. + +One day, Tom's family brings home a new pet. It is a dog. The dog is small, brown and fluffy. He has a short, curly tail. He is very happy and friendly. He wants to play with Tom and his toys. + +Tom is grumpy. He does not want a new pet. He does not want to play with the dog. He hisses and scratches at the dog. He runs away and hides under the bed. + +The dog is sad. He does not understand why Tom does not like him. He wants to be friends with Tom. He follows Tom and tries to lick his face. He wags his tail and barks. + +Tom's family sees that Tom and the dog are not getting along. They talk to Tom and the dog. They tell Tom that the dog is his new brother. They tell him to be nice and share his things. They tell him to welcome the dog to his home. They tell the dog to be gentle and patient with Tom. They give them both treats and hugs. + +Tom and the dog listen to their family. They decide to give each other a chance. They sniff each other and touch noses. They play with the toys and the sofa. They chase each other and roll on the floor. They nap together and cuddle. They become friends. + +Tom is not grumpy anymore. He likes his new brother. He likes to share his things. He likes to welcome the dog to his home. He wags his tail and purrs. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big pond with many fish. The fish were different colors and shapes. Some were red, some were blue, some were long, some were round. + +"Look, Lily, a fish!" Tom said, pointing to a yellow fish with a big mouth. + +"Wow, Tom, it is so pretty!" Lily said, clapping her hands. + +They ran to the edge of the pond and tried to touch the fish. But the fish were shy and swam away. + +"Come back, fish, we want to be your friends!" Tom called. + +But the fish did not listen. They hid under the water plants and rocks. + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They wanted to play with the fish. + +Then they saw a mysterious fish. It was black and white and had stripes. It had a long nose and a big fin. It looked like a shark, but smaller. + +"Look, Lily, a shark!" Tom said, scared. + +"Shark? Where?" Lily said, looking around. + +"There, in the pond!" Tom said, pointing to the mysterious fish. + +Lily saw the fish and gasped. She grabbed Tom's hand and ran away. + +"Help, help, a shark!" they shouted. + +The fish heard them and frowned. It was not a shark. It was a zebra fish. It was friendly and curious. It wanted to say hello to the children. + +But the children did not know that. They ran to their mom and dad and told them about the shark. + +Mom and dad smiled and hugged them. + +"Don't worry, kids, there is no shark in the pond. It is just a zebra fish. It is harmless and beautiful. Do you want to go back and see it?" mom said. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They felt silly and brave. + +"OK, mom, let's go back and see the zebra fish. Maybe it wants to be our friend too!" Tom said. + +Lily nodded and smiled. + +They went back to the pond and saw the zebra fish again. It was still there, swimming happily. + +"Hello, zebra fish, we are sorry we scared you. We thought you were a shark. Can we be your friends?" Tom said. + +The zebra fish heard them and smiled. It nodded and swam closer to them. + +"Hello, kids, I am happy you came back. I am not a shark. I am a zebra fish. I like to play and explore. Can we be friends?" the zebra fish said. + +Tom and Lily were surprised and delighted. They could understand the zebra fish. + +"Yes, zebra fish, we can be friends. You are very nice and pretty. What is your name?" Lily said. + +The zebra fish told them its name. It was Zara. + +Tom and Lily told Zara their names. They asked Zara many questions about the pond and the other fish. Zara answered them and showed them around. + +They had a lot of fun and learned a lot. They became good friends with Zara and the other fish. + +They thanked Zara and the fish for their kindness and said goodbye. + +They promised to come back and visit them again. + +They ran to their mom and dad and told them about their new friends. + +Mom and dad were amazed and proud. + +They hugged them and took them home. + +They had a wonderful day in the park. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play and eat together. One day, they find a big bunch of grapes in the kitchen. They are purple and green and look yummy. + +"Can we have some grapes, please?" Anna asks Mom. + +"Sure, you can have some, but you have to share them with Ben," Mom says. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They take the bunch of grapes and sit on the floor. They start to part the grapes and put them in two piles. One for Anna and one for Ben. + +"I like the purple ones, they are sweet," Anna says. + +"I like the green ones, they are sour," Ben says. + +They eat their grapes and make funny faces. They are having fun. + +Suddenly, they see an orange grape in the bunch. It is different from the others. It is round and bright. + +"Wow, look at this grape, it is orange!" Anna says. + +"Let me see, let me see!" Ben says. + +They both want the orange grape. They reach for it at the same time. They pull and tug and fight. + +"Mine, mine, mine!" Anna says. + +"No, mine, mine, mine!" Ben says. + +They are not happy. They are angry. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the orange grape and the two angry faces. + +"What is going on here? Why are you fighting over a grape?" Mom asks. + +"It is a special grape, it is orange, we both want it!" Anna and Ben say. + +Mom smiles. She has an idea. + +"Why don't you part the orange grape and share it? Then you can both taste it and see if it is good," Mom says. + +Anna and Ben think about it. They nod and agree. They part the orange grape and give each other a half. They bite into it and make a big surprise. + +"Yuck, yuck, yuck!" Anna and Ben say. + +The orange grape is not good. It is bitter and hard. They spit it out and make a mess. + +They look at each other and laugh. They are not angry anymore. They are friends again. + +They hug and say sorry. They thank Mom for the grapes. They finish their piles and throw away the orange grape. + +They learn a lesson. Sometimes, things that look different are not better. Sometimes, it is better to share and be happy. +Ben and Mia liked to play with their toys in the garden. They had a big ball that could bounce very high, and a toy rocket that could fly in the air. They took turns to throw the ball and the rocket, and laughed when they caught them. + +One day, they saw something shiny in the grass. It was a small, round thing with a button on it. Ben picked it up and said, "What is this? It looks mysterious." + +Mia shrugged and said, "I don't know. Maybe it's a new toy. Can I see it?" + +Ben gave it to Mia and said, "Be careful. Don't press the button. It might do something bad." + +Mia looked at the thing and said, "I want to press the button. Maybe it will do something fun." + +She pressed the button and the thing made a loud beep. Then it started to glow and shake. Ben and Mia were scared and dropped the thing. It bounced on the ground and then flew up in the sky like a rocket. + +Ben and Mia watched as the thing disappeared in the clouds. They wondered what it was and where it came from. They decided to go inside and tell their mom about the mysterious thing. Maybe she would know. +Lily and Ben like to play in the yard. They have a big box that they use as a store. They sell things to each other and to their toys. They use leaves, rocks, sticks and mud as money. + +One day, it rains a lot and the yard is very wet. Lily and Ben want to play store, but they have to be careful. They put on their boots and coats and go outside. They see that the mud is everywhere. They think it is fun to splash in the mud. + +They go to their store and see that the mud has covered their things. They are sad. They try to clean their things, but they get more mud on them. They decide to sell mud instead. They make mud pies, mud balls, mud cakes and mud hats. They have a lot of fun. + +They call their mom and dad to come and see their store. Mom and dad are surprised. They see Lily and Ben covered in mud. They see their toys covered in mud. They see the store full of mud. They laugh and say that Lily and Ben have a very creative store. + +They help Lily and Ben clean up their things and themselves. They tell them that they are proud of them for playing nicely and being careful. They give them hugs and kisses. Lily and Ben are happy. They love their store and their mud. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with toys and pretend to be cowboys. One day, they found a pistol in Tim's dad's closet. It was shiny and heavy and made a loud noise when they pulled the trigger. + +"Wow, this is cool!" Tim said. "Let's go outside and play with it." + +"OK, but be careful," Sam said. "Don't point it at anyone or anything." + +They ran outside and hid behind a bush. They saw a big dog walking by. It was brown and furry and had a long tail. + +"Look, a bear!" Tim whispered. "Let's stir it up and scare it away." + +He aimed the pistol at the dog and pulled the trigger. BANG! The dog yelped and ran away. Tim and Sam laughed. + +"That was fun!" Tim said. "Let's find another target." + +They looked around and saw a bird on a branch. It was red and yellow and sang a pretty song. + +"Look, a parrot!" Sam whispered. "Let's stir it up and make it talk." + +He aimed the pistol at the bird and pulled the trigger. BANG! The bird fell to the ground. Tim and Sam stopped laughing. + +"That was not fun," Sam said. "You killed it." + +He dropped the pistol and ran to the bird. He picked it up and tried to make it fly. But it was too late. The bird was dead. + +Tim felt bad. He didn't mean to hurt the bird. He just wanted to play. He wished he never found the pistol. He wished he had an ordinary toy instead. He ran to Sam and hugged him. + +"I'm sorry, Sam," he said. "I'm sorry, bird." + +They cried and buried the bird under a tree. They said a prayer and left the pistol there. They never played with it again. They learned a lesson that day. Pistols are not toys. They are dangerous and can hurt. They should only be used by grown-ups who know how to use them. Tim and Sam decided to play with something else. Something safe and fun. Something like a ball or a kite. Something that could stir up joy, not sorrow. +Lila and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were hunters, looking for animals. They had sticks for spears and leaves for hats. + +"Look, Sam, a lion!" Lila said, pointing to a big dog. "Let's make it our catch!" + +They ran towards the dog, waving their sticks. The dog barked and wagged its tail. It thought they were playing too. + +"Roar!" Sam said, trying to sound scary. "We are famous hunters! We will take you home and show everyone!" + +But the dog's owner was not happy. He came over and picked up the dog. He looked angry. + +"Hey, kids, stop that!" he said. "You can't make my dog your catch! He is not a lion, he is a pet! You could hurt him with your sticks!" + +Lila and Sam felt sorry. They did not want to hurt the dog. They just wanted to have fun. + +"We are sorry, mister," Lila said. "We did not know he was your pet. We were just pretending." + +The man sighed. He saw they were not mean, just silly. + +"It's okay, kids," he said. "But you have to be careful. Not all animals like to play with hunters. Some might bite or scratch. And some are wild and need to be free. You can pretend, but don't make trouble." + +Lila and Sam nodded. They learned their lesson. They decided to play something else. They gave the dog a pat and said goodbye. + +"Maybe we can be famous chefs instead," Lila said. "We can make yummy food with mud and grass." + +Sam agreed. He liked food. They went to find a spot for their kitchen. They hoped the man and the dog would not mind. +Sara and Ben were very happy. They were going to see a movie with Mom and Dad. The movie was about a lion and a girl who had an adventurous journey in the jungle. Sara and Ben liked lions and jungles. They wanted to see the movie very much. + +They got in the car and drove to the movie place. There were many people and cars there. Mom and Dad bought tickets and popcorn. Sara and Ben held Mom and Dad's hands and walked to the big door. They entered the movie place. It was dark and cool inside. They found their seats and sat down. The movie was going to start soon. + +The screen lit up and the movie began. Sara and Ben watched with big eyes and open mouths. They saw the lion and the girl on the screen. They were brave and smart. They met many animals and dangers in the jungle. They helped each other and became friends. Sara and Ben liked the movie very much. They laughed and gasped and clapped. + +"Wow, this is so fun!" Sara whispered to Ben. + +"I know, right? I wish I could go to the jungle too!" Ben whispered back. + +They watched the movie until the end. They learned many things and had many feelings. They were happy and sad and excited and scared. They loved the lion and the girl. They wanted to be like them. + +The movie was over. The lights came on. Sara and Ben got up and hugged Mom and Dad. They thanked them for taking them to the movie. They left the movie place and got in the car. They talked about the movie all the way home. They dreamed about the movie that night. They had an adventurous day. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many branches. They wanted to climb the tree and see the birds. + +"Look, Lila, there is a cane on the ground. Maybe we can use it to reach the branches," Ben said. He grabbed the cane and tried to bend it. The cane was flexible and made a funny sound. + +"Let me try, Ben. I want to play with the cane too," Lila said. She grabbed the cane from Ben and swung it in the air. The cane was light and easy to move. + +But then they heard a voice behind them. It was an old man with a hat and a beard. He was looking for his cane. + +"Hey, you two, give me back my cane. That is not a toy. That is my cane. I need it to walk," the old man said. He was angry and scared. + +Lila and Ben were surprised and sorry. They did not know the cane belonged to someone. They ran to the old man and gave him back his cane. + +"We are sorry, sir. We did not mean to take your cane. We thought it was a stick. We wanted to climb the tree," Lila said. + +"We are sorry, sir. We did not know you needed it. We were just playing. We did not hurt your cane," Ben said. + +The old man looked at them and sighed. He saw they were honest and kind. He smiled and patted their heads. + +"It's okay, kids. I forgive you. But next time, be careful what you grab. You never know who might need it. And if you want to climb the tree, use your hands and feet. They are more flexible than any cane," the old man said. + +Lila and Ben nodded and thanked him. They learned a lesson and made a new friend. They waved goodbye to the old man and went back to their game. They climbed the tree and saw the birds. They were happy and careful. +Lily liked to play dress-up with her dolls. She had many clothes and accessories for them. She liked to make them look pretty and fancy. One day, she found a new tie in her dad's closet. It was blue and shiny. Lily thought it was impressive. She wanted to use it for her dolls. + +She took the tie and went to her room. She saw her favorite doll, Anna, on the bed. Anna was wearing a pink dress and a hat. Lily decided to replace the hat with the tie. She put the tie around Anna's neck and made a knot. She smiled and said, "You look very nice, Anna. Do you like your new tie?" + +Anna did not answer. She was a doll. But Lily imagined that she said, "Yes, I do. Thank you, Lily. You are very kind and creative." + +Lily was happy. She hugged Anna and said, "You are welcome, Anna. You are my best friend. I love you." + +Just then, Lily's dad came into the room. He saw Lily and Anna on the bed. He also saw his tie on Anna's neck. He was surprised and a little angry. He said, "Lily, what are you doing with my tie? That is not for dolls. That is for me. Give it back to me right now." + +Lily was scared. She did not know that the tie was not for dolls. She thought it was just a toy. She said, "I'm sorry, dad. I did not mean to make you mad. I just wanted to make Anna look impressive. She likes your tie. Can she keep it, please?" + +Lily's dad looked at Lily and Anna. He saw that Lily was sincere and sorry. He also saw that Anna looked cute and happy. He felt sorry for Lily. He said, "Well, I guess Anna can keep the tie for today. But you have to ask me before you take anything from my closet. And you have to return it to me tomorrow. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, dad. I understand. Thank you, dad. You are very nice and generous." + +Lily's dad smiled. He said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are very sweet and smart. I love you." + +He hugged Lily and Anna. He said, "Now, let's go and have some cookies. How about that?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please. That sounds great." + +They went to the kitchen and had some cookies. They were happy. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big cupboard with many doors and drawers. They liked to open and close them and pretend they were cooking or hiding. + +One day, Sara found a shiny spoon in one of the drawers. She was very happy and showed it to Ben. "Look, Ben, I have a shiny spoon. It is so pretty and smooth. You don't have one," she said. + +Ben felt jealous. He wanted a shiny spoon too. He looked in the other drawers, but he could not find one. He was angry and sad. He said to Sara, "Give me your shiny spoon. It is not fair. You have one and I don't." + +Sara did not want to share. She said, "No, Ben, it is mine. I found it first. You can't have it. Go away." + +Ben did not go away. He tried to grab the spoon from Sara. Sara held it tight. They started to fight and pull and push. They made a lot of noise and mess. + +Their mom heard them and came to the kitchen. She saw them fighting over the spoon. She was not happy. She said, "Stop, Sara and Ben. What are you doing? Why are you fighting over a spoon? It is just a spoon. You have many other toys. You should share and play nicely." + +Sara and Ben felt ashamed. They knew their mom was right. They said, "Sorry, mom. Sorry, Sara. Sorry, Ben." + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "It's okay. I love you both. Now, why don't you turn the cupboard into a castle and pretend you are a king and a queen? You can use the spoon as a scepter." + +Sara and Ben liked that idea. They said, "Yes, mom. That sounds fun. Thank you, mom." + +They put the spoon in the cupboard and turned it into a castle. They played happily and forgot about being jealous. They were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. They have a big shelf with many toys. They have dolls, cars, books, and puzzles. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, Mom says, "It is time to bathe, Lily and Ben. You are dirty from playing. Come to the bathroom, please." Lily and Ben do not want to stop playing. They say, "No, Mom. We want to play more. We are not dirty." + +Mom says, "Yes, you are. Look at your hands and faces. They are full of dust and crumbs. And look at your clothes. They are stained and wrinkled. You need to bathe and change. Then you can play more." + +Lily and Ben look at themselves. They see that Mom is right. They are dirty. They say, "Sorry, Mom. You are right. We need to bathe and change. Can we bring our toys to the bathroom?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can. But only one toy each. And you have to put them back on the shelf when you are done. OK?" + +Lily and Ben say, "OK, Mom. Thank you." They choose their favorite toys. Lily chooses a lovely doll with a pink dress. Ben chooses a fast car with a blue color. They bring their toys to the bathroom. They bathe and change. They play with their toys in the water. They have fun. + +Mom says, "Good job, Lily and Ben. You are clean and fresh. Now you can play more in the living room. But first, put your toys back on the shelf. OK?" + +Lily and Ben say, "OK, Mom. Thank you." They dry their toys and put them back on the shelf. They go back to the living room. They play more with their toys. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, Lily has a new toy. It is an animal. It is a big, soft bear. Lily loves her bear. She hugs it and talks to it. + +Ben sees Lily and her bear. He wants to play with it too. He says, "Lily, can I have your bear? It is so nice. I like it." + +Lily says, "No, Ben. This is my bear. I got it from my mom. You have your own toys. Go play with them." + +Ben feels sad and jealous. He thinks Lily is not a good friend. He says, "Fine. I don't want your bear. It is ugly and old. I will make my own animal. It will be better than your bear." + +Ben goes to his room. He finds some things. He finds a sock, a button, some yarn and a glue. He puts them together. He makes an animal. It is a sock cat. It has a button eye, a yarn tail and a glue nose. Ben thinks his sock cat is cute and clever. He is proud of it. + +He brings his sock cat to Lily. He says, "Look, Lily. This is my animal. It is a sock cat. It is better than your bear. It can do tricks. Watch." + +Ben makes his sock cat jump and roll and meow. Lily sees Ben and his sock cat. She thinks it is funny and cute. She says, "Wow, Ben. Your sock cat is amazing. You are very good at making things. Can I play with it?" + +Ben smiles. He says, "Sure, Lily. You can play with my sock cat. And I can play with your bear. We can share our toys. We are friends." + +Lily and Ben hug. They play with their animals. They are happy. They are not jealous anymore. +Anna liked to help Mommy clean the house. She had a small mop that she used to rub the floor. She felt happy when the floor was shiny and clean. + +One day, Anna saw a big mess in the kitchen. There was juice and milk and cereal all over the floor. Mommy was not happy. She said, "Oh no, what a mess! Who did this?" + +Anna wanted to help Mommy. She ran to get her mop. She started to rub the floor with her mop. But the mop did not make the floor clean. It made the floor more wet and sticky. Anna was confused. Why did her mop not work? + +Mommy saw Anna with her mop. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Anna, for trying to help. But your mop is not good for this mess. We need a cloth and a bucket of water. Come, I will show you how to clean this up." + +Anna put down her mop. She followed Mommy to the sink. Mommy gave her a cloth and a bucket of water. She taught Anna how to squeeze the cloth and wipe the floor. Anna learned a new way to clean. She felt proud and happy. She said, "I love you, Mommy. I love to help you." Mommy hugged her and said, "I love you, too, Anna. You are a good helper." +Lily likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls in her cabinet. She has a big doll, a small doll, a pink doll, a blue doll, and a doll with a dress. She loves all her dolls very much. + +One day, Lily wants to play with her doll with a dress. She goes to her cabinet and tries to open it. But it does not open. She pulls and pushes, but it does not move. She feels sad and angry. She does not know why her cabinet is closed. + +She runs to her mom and says, "Mom, mom, my cabinet is locked! I want my doll with a dress! Please help me!" Her mom smiles and hugs her. She says, "Don't worry, Lily. I locked your cabinet because I have a surprise for you. Come with me and see." + +She takes Lily to her room and shows her a big box. She says, "This is for you, Lily. Open it and see what is inside." Lily is curious and excited. She opens the box and sees a new doll. It is a perfect doll. It has long hair, a pretty face, and a beautiful dress. Lily gasps and claps. She says, "Wow, mom, thank you! This is the best doll ever! I love it so much!" + +Her mom says, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you like it. This is a special doll. It can talk and sing and dance with you. Do you want to play with it?" Lily nods and hugs her mom. She says, "Yes, mom, I want to play with it. Can I also play with my other dolls?" Her mom says, "Of course, Lily. You can play with all your dolls. I unlocked your cabinet for you. You can choose any doll you want." Lily smiles and says, "Thank you, mom. You are the best mom ever!" She runs to her cabinet and takes out her doll with a dress. She says, "Come on, new doll. Let's play with my other dolls. We will have so much fun!" She puts her new doll and her old doll on her bed and starts to play. She is very happy. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Sara has a jeep. It is red and big. Ben has a truck. It is blue and long. + +One day, they go to the park with their toys. They see a hill. They want to race their toys down the hill. Sara says, "My jeep is faster than your truck." Ben says, "No, my truck is faster than your jeep." + +They put their toys at the top of the hill. They say, "Ready, set, go!" They push their toys down the hill. The jeep and the truck roll fast. They go bump, bump, bump on the grass. + +Sara and Ben run after their toys. They want to see who wins. They get to the bottom of the hill. They look at their toys. The jeep and the truck are next to each other. They both crossed the finish line at the same time. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They say, "Wow, our toys are both fast. We are both winners." They hug their toys. They hug each other. They kiss each other on the cheek. They say, "You are my best friend." They smile and laugh. They play with their toys some more. They have fun. +Anna and Ben were playing with blocks in the playroom. They liked to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. Anna was very thoughtful and tried to make her blocks look nice and neat. Ben was not very thoughtful and liked to knock down Anna's blocks and laugh. + +"Stop it, Ben!" Anna said. "You are not nice. You make me sad." + +"I don't care," Ben said. "It is fun. Your blocks are silly. My blocks are better." + +Anna felt angry and hurt. She wanted to play with Ben, but he did not want to play with her. He only wanted to make her cry. She picked up a big block and threw it at Ben. + +"Ow!" Ben shouted. "That hurt! You are mean, Anna. You hit me with a block." + +He ran to the door and opened it. He wanted to tell Mom what Anna did. But he did not see the toy car on the floor. He tripped over the car and fell down. He hit his head on the edge of the table. He started to bleed and cry. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the playroom. She saw Ben on the floor and Anna with a block in her hand. She did not know what happened. She only saw the blood and the tears. + +She was very angry and scared. She picked up Ben and took him to the bathroom. She cleaned his wound and put a bandage on it. She told him he would be okay. She hugged him and kissed him. + +She did not hug or kiss Anna. She did not talk to Anna. She seemed to think that Anna was bad. She seemed to think that Anna hurt Ben on purpose. She seemed to not love Anna anymore. + +Anna felt lonely and sorry. She wished she did not throw the block at Ben. She wished Ben did not knock down her blocks. She wished Mom would understand. She wished they could all be happy and play together. + +But they could not. The end. +Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They see a big tree with many leaves. They want to climb the tree and see what is up there. + +"Can we go up, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"Be careful, okay?" Mom says. "Don't go too high." + +Sara and Ben nod and start to climb. They hold on to the branches and step on the bumps. They go higher and higher until they reach a big nest. + +"Wow, look!" Ben says. "There are eggs in the nest!" + +Sara and Ben see four eggs. They are blue and speckled. They are warm and smooth. They wonder what is inside. + +"Maybe they are bird eggs," Sara says. "Maybe they will hatch soon." + +"Maybe they are dinosaur eggs," Ben says. "Maybe they will roar and bite." + +Sara and Ben laugh. They touch the eggs gently. They do not want to hurt them. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud squawk. They look up and see a big bird. It has brown feathers and a yellow beak. It is angry and scared. It thinks Sara and Ben want to take its eggs. + +"Uh-oh," Sara says. "We should go down." + +"Quick, quick!" Ben says. "It is coming!" + +Sara and Ben hurry to climb down. They drop some leaves on the way. The bird flies after them. It tries to peck them and flap its wings. + +"Help, Mom!" Sara and Ben shout. + +Mom hears them and runs to the tree. She sees the bird and the nest. She understands what happened. + +"Shoo, shoo!" Mom says to the bird. "They are sorry. They did not mean to bother you." + +The bird stops and looks at Mom. It sees that Sara and Ben are not bad. They are just curious. It calms down and flies back to the nest. It covers the eggs with its wings. It wants to keep them safe and warm. + +Sara and Ben reach the ground. They run to Mom and hug her. They are sorry and scared. + +"Sorry, Mom," Sara says. "We did not know it was a bird's nest." + +"Sorry, Mom," Ben says. "We did not want to take the eggs." + +Mom hugs them back. She is glad they are okay. + +"It's okay, sweeties," Mom says. "You learned something new today. But next time, be more careful. Some things are not for us to touch. They belong to someone else." + +Sara and Ben nod. They learned their lesson. They say sorry to the bird. They wave goodbye to the eggs. They hope they will hatch soon. They wonder what they will look like. +Ella loved to play with her ball in the park. She liked to kick it, throw it, and catch it. Sometimes she played with other kids, and sometimes she played by herself. She always had fun with her ball. + +One day, an elderly man came to the park. He had a big dog with him. The dog saw Ella's ball and ran after it. He grabbed it with his teeth and shook it hard. Ella was scared. She wanted her ball back. + +"Hey, that's my ball!" she shouted. "Give it back, please!" + +The elderly man saw what his dog did. He called his dog and tried to take the ball from him. But the dog did not listen. He growled and ran away with the ball. + +"I'm sorry, little girl," the elderly man said. "My dog is naughty. He likes to play with balls too. Maybe he will quit soon and drop it." + +Ella was sad. She did not think the dog would quit. She thought he would break her ball. She did not want to play anymore. She wanted to go home. + +She ran to her mom, who was sitting on a bench. She hugged her mom and told her what happened. + +"Don't worry, sweetie," her mom said. "It's just a ball. We can get you another one. You are safe with me. The dog can't hurt you." + +Ella felt better. She knew her mom was right. She was safe and loved. She smiled and kissed her mom. She decided to play with something else. Maybe she would find a new friend in the park. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to make towers and houses and cars. Lily has many blocks of different colors. Ben has only red and blue blocks. + +"Look at my tower!" Lily says. "It has a pattern. Red, yellow, green, red, yellow, green. Do you like it?" + +Ben looks at Lily's tower. He thinks it is pretty, but he wants to make something original. He does not want to copy Lily's pattern. + +"I like your tower, but I want to make something different," Ben says. "I want to decide my own pattern. Maybe blue, red, blue, red, blue, red. Or maybe blue, blue, red, red, blue, blue. What do you think?" + +Lily thinks about Ben's patterns. She likes them, but she likes her pattern more. She thinks her pattern is more colorful and fun. + +"I think your patterns are nice, but I like my pattern more," Lily says. "My pattern has more colors and it is more fun. Why don't you try my pattern?" + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to try Lily's pattern. He wants to be original and decide his own pattern. + +"No, thank you," Ben says. "I want to be original and decide my own pattern. I think my patterns are more cool and smart. Why don't you try my pattern?" + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They both like their own patterns and they do not want to change them. They do not agree on which pattern is better. They do not know what to do. + +Then they have an idea. They decide to make a new pattern together. They use both their blocks and mix the colors. They make a tower that has red, yellow, green, blue, red, yellow, green, blue. They think it is the most original and beautiful pattern ever. + +"Look at our tower!" Lily and Ben say. "It has our pattern. We decided it together. We like it a lot. Do you like it?" +Anna liked to cook with her mom. They made cakes and pies and soup and bread. Anna helped to stir and pour and mix. She felt happy and proud. + +One day, mom said, "Anna, we have a special guest today. It is your grandpa. He is coming to visit us. He is very old and very mighty. He was a soldier and a teacher and a writer. He knows many things and stories. Do you want to cook something for him?" + +Anna nodded. She wanted to make grandpa happy. She thought of what he would like. She said, "Mom, can we cook a big pizza? With cheese and tomato and ham and pineapple? Grandpa likes pizza, right?" + +Mom smiled. She said, "Yes, he does. That is a good idea. Let's cook a big pizza for grandpa. We have all the things we need. Come on, let's go to the kitchen." + +They went to the kitchen and cooked a big pizza. They rolled the dough and spread the sauce and sprinkled the cheese and toppings. They put the pizza in the oven and waited for it to bake. It smelled good. + +When the pizza was ready, they took it out and cut it into slices. They put it on a big plate and carried it to the hall. Grandpa was sitting on the couch, reading a book. He looked up and saw them. He smiled and said, "Hello, Anna. Hello, mom. What do you have there? It looks delicious." + +Anna said, "Hi, grandpa. We cooked a big pizza for you. With cheese and tomato and ham and pineapple. Do you like it?" + +Grandpa said, "I love it. Thank you, Anna. Thank you, mom. You are very kind and very clever. Come, let's eat together. And then you can tell me a story, Anna. I want to hear what you have been doing." + +They sat down and ate the pizza. It was hot and cheesy and yummy. They talked and laughed and hugged. Anna felt happy and proud. She loved her mom and her grandpa. They were her family. They were mighty. +Lily liked to push other kids in the park. She thought it was fun to make them fall and cry. She did not care if they got hurt or dirty. She was very mean and rude. + +One day, she saw a new girl playing with a pretty jacket. The jacket was pink and shiny, with flowers and butterflies on it. Lily wanted the jacket for herself. She ran to the new girl and pushed her hard. The new girl fell down and dropped the jacket. Lily grabbed the jacket and ran away. + +But Lily did not see the big rock in front of her. She tripped over the rock and fell down too. The jacket ripped and got dirty. Lily hurt her knee and elbow. She started to cry and scream. + +The new girl got up and saw Lily. She felt sorry for her. She walked to Lily and helped her stand up. She gave her a band-aid for her knee and elbow. She said, "It's okay, don't cry. You can have my jacket. I have another one at home. But you should not push people. It is not nice. It makes them sad and angry. You should be kind and friendly. Then you will have more friends and fun." + +Lily was surprised and ashamed. She realized she was wrong. She said, "I'm sorry, I was very bad. Thank you for your jacket and your help. You are very nice and sweet. Can we be friends?" The new girl smiled and nodded. She said, "Yes, we can be friends. My name is Mia. What is yours?" Lily said, "My name is Lily. I like your name. And I like your jacket. It is very pretty. But you can have it back. I don't need it. I have learned my lesson. I will not push people anymore. I will be kind and friendly. Like you." + +The end. +Lily and Sam were brother and sister. They lived in a big house with their mom and dad. They were wealthy, which means they had a lot of things and money. They had many toys, books, clothes and games. But they were not happy. They always fought and yelled at each other. They did not share or help or say sorry. + +One day, their mom and dad had to go away for work. They asked their aunt to watch Lily and Sam. Their aunt was kind and fun, but she had a rule. She said, "You have to get along and be nice to each other, or you will lose your toys." + +Lily and Sam did not listen. They still fought and yelled at each other. They did not share or help or say sorry. Their aunt was sad and angry. She said, "That's it. You have broken my rule. I will take away your toys and put them in a box. You will not get them back until you learn to be good." + +Lily and Sam were shocked and scared. They did not want to lose their toys. They begged their aunt to give them back. But their aunt said, "No. You have to earn them back. You have to show me that you can be kind and respectful to each other. You have to restore our trust, which means you have to make us believe you again." + +Lily and Sam did not know what to do. They looked at each other and felt sorry. They realized they had been mean and selfish. They decided to try to be better. They said sorry to each other and to their aunt. They started to share and help and say nice things. They played together and had fun. They made their aunt happy and proud. + +Their aunt saw that they had changed. She said, "You have done a good job. You have restored our trust. You have been good brother and sister. You can have your toys back. But remember, toys are not the most important thing. The most important thing is love and family." + +Lily and Sam hugged their aunt and thanked her. They hugged each other and smiled. They were happy. They had their toys back, but they also had something more. They had learned to be good and get along. They had restored their love. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with their toys. They have a lot of toys, but their favorite is the train set. The train set has many pieces. They can make different tracks and stations. They can also order the train to go fast or slow, or to stop or start. + +One day, Tom and Lily decide to make a big network with their train set. They use all the pieces they have. They make loops and bridges and tunnels. They make a station for each of their toys. They are very happy with their network. They think it is strong and fun. + +They take turns to be the driver and the passenger. They order the train to go to different stations. They say hello and goodbye to their toys. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, something bad happens. The train goes too fast and hits a bridge. The bridge falls down and breaks the track. The train stops and cannot move. Tom and Lily are sad. They look at their network. It is not strong and fun anymore. It is broken and messy. + +They start to cry. They do not know what to do. They want to fix their network, but they do not know how. + +Then, they hear a voice. It is Mom. She comes into the room and sees the network. She sees Tom and Lily crying. She hugs them and says, "Don't cry, my loves. It's okay. Accidents happen. We can fix this together. Do you want to help me?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They wipe their tears and smile. They say, "Yes, Mom. We want to help you. We love our network. We want to make it strong and fun again." + +Mom smiles and says, "Okay, then. Let's do it. You can order me what to do, and I will follow you. You are the bosses of the network. Are you ready?" + +Tom and Lily say, "Yes, Mom. We are ready. Let's fix the network!" + +They work together with Mom. They pick up the pieces and put them back. They make the bridge and the track strong again. They order the train to move again. They check all the stations and the toys. They are happy with their network. It is strong and fun again. + +They thank Mom and hug her. They say, "Mom, you are the best. You helped us fix our network. You are strong and fun too." + +Mom says, "You are welcome, my loves. You are the best too. You made a wonderful network. You are strong and fun too." + +They play with their network again. They are happy and proud. They have a lot of fun. +Lily was a little girl who liked to dream. Every night, she would close her eyes and see wonderful things. She would dream of flying with birds, swimming with fish, and playing with fairies. She was happy in her dreams. + +One night, she had a different dream. She dreamed of a big, dark forest. She heard strange noises and saw scary shadows. She felt fearful and wanted to wake up. She looked for a way out of the forest, but she could not find one. + +Then, she saw a bright light. It was a star. The star spoke to her and said, "Do not be afraid, Lily. I am here to help you. Follow me and I will show you the way home." The star made a point with its light and pointed to a path. Lily followed the star and felt less fearful. She thanked the star and said, "You are very kind, star. How can I repay you?" + +The star smiled and said, "You do not need to repay me, Lily. I am happy to help you. Just remember to keep dreaming and to be brave. Dreams can be scary, but they can also be wonderful. Good night, Lily." The star faded away and Lily woke up. She felt happy and safe. She hugged her teddy bear and went back to sleep. She dreamed of the star and the forest, but this time, she was not fearful. She was curious and adventurous. She was happy in her dreams. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and hide. They had a lot of fun. But then they heard their mom shout. + +"Lily! Ben! Time to come in!" + +They ran to the door. But it was locked. They could not open it. They tried to turn the knob. They tried to push and pull. But nothing worked. + +"Mom! Mom! We are stuck!" they shouted. + +Mom heard them. She came to the door. She had a key in her hand. + +"Sorry, kids. I forgot to leave the door open. Here is the key. Let me open it for you." + +She put the key in the lock. She turned it. The door opened. Lily and Ben ran inside. They hugged their mom. + +"Thank you, mom. We were scared." + +"It's okay, sweeties. I'm sorry I scared you. Are you hungry? Do you want a snack?" + +"Yes, please. We are hungry and tired." + +Mom smiled. She gave them some cookies and milk. They ate and drank. They felt better. They said thank you to mom. Then they went to their room. They played with their toys. They were happy. They loved their mom. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. They enjoy running and jumping on the grass. The grass is soft and green. + +One day, they see a big box near the fence. The box has many toys inside. There are balls, cars, dolls, books and puzzles. Lily and Ben are happy. They want to play with the toys. + +"Look, Ben, a red ball!" Lily says. She picks up the ball and throws it to Ben. Ben catches the ball and throws it back to Lily. They laugh and have fun. + +"Look, Lily, a blue car!" Ben says. He picks up the car and drives it on the grass. Lily picks up a yellow car and drives it next to Ben. They make noises and have fun. + +"Look, Ben, a pink doll!" Lily says. She picks up the doll and hugs it. Ben picks up a brown doll and hugs it too. They pretend to be parents and have fun. + +They play with the toys for a long time. They enjoy the toys very much. But then they hear a voice. + +"Hey, kids, those are my toys!" The voice belongs to Sam, the boy who lives next door. He is angry. He comes to the box and sees his toys all over the grass. He does not like it. + +"Give me back my toys!" Sam says. He tries to grab the toys from Lily and Ben. Lily and Ben are scared. They do not want to give up the toys. + +"Please, Sam, can we play with your toys?" Lily asks. She hopes Sam will be nice. + +"No, you can't! These are my toys! You made a mess!" Sam says. He is not nice. He likes his toys to be organized. He likes to put them in the box in a certain way. He does not like to share. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They do not understand why Sam is so mean. They like to share their toys with each other. They think sharing is fun. + +"Sorry, Sam, we did not know these were your toys. We just wanted to play." Ben says. He tries to be polite. + +"Well, now you know. And you have to help me clean up. Put the toys back in the box, now!" Sam says. He orders Lily and Ben to do what he says. + +Lily and Ben do not like Sam. They think he is bossy and rude. They do not want to play with him. They put the toys back in the box, slowly and quietly. They wish they could keep playing with the toys. They wish Sam would be more friendly. + +They finish putting the toys back in the box. They look at Sam. Sam looks at them. He does not say thank you. He does not say sorry. He does not say anything. He just picks up the box and walks away. + +Lily and Ben are still sad. But then they look at each other. They smile. They still have each other. They are still friends. They can still play together. + +They hold hands and run to the swing. They enjoy swinging high and low. They enjoy the wind and the sun. They enjoy the grass and the sky. They enjoy being happy. They enjoy being friends. +Lily and Sam were playing in the garden. They saw a butterfly with many colors on its wings. They wanted to catch it and look at it. + +"Come here, butterfly!" Lily said. She ran after the butterfly, but it flew away. + +"Wait for me, Lily!" Sam said. He followed Lily, but he tripped on a rock and fell down. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sam cried. He hurt his knee and it was bleeding. + +Lily heard Sam and ran back to him. She saw his knee and felt sorry for him. + +"I'm sorry, Sam. Are you okay?" Lily asked. + +"It hurts, Lily. It hurts a lot." Sam said. + +Lily hugged Sam and tried to make him feel better. + +"Look, Sam. The butterfly came back. It is on your hat." Lily said. + +Sam looked up and saw the butterfly. It was hidden under his hat. He smiled and forgot his pain. + +"Wow, Lily. It is so pretty. Thank you, butterfly." Sam said. + +He reached out his hand and the butterfly landed on his finger. He and Lily looked at it with wonder. + +They clapped their hands and laughed. The butterfly flew away, but they were happy. They had a new friend. +Tom and Mia liked to skip on the beach. They skipped on the sand and the shells. They skipped on the waves and the foam. They skipped and laughed and had fun. + +One day, they saw a big rock with many oysters on it. They wanted to see the oysters. They skipped to the rock and climbed on it. They looked at the oysters. They were gray and hard and had funny shapes. + +"Can we open them?" Mia asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe they have pearls inside." + +They tried to open the oysters. They used their fingers and their shells. They pushed and pulled and twisted. But the oysters were too strong. They did not open. + +"This is hard," Mia said. "I want to skip some more." + +"Me too," Tom said. "Let's go." + +They left the oysters on the rock. They skipped on the beach again. They skipped on the sand and the shells. They skipped on the waves and the foam. They skipped and laughed and had fun. + +They did not need the oysters. They had each other. They were regular and happy. +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and games. They were gifted children who could do many things well. But they also liked to do naughty things sometimes. + +One day, they found a shiny key on the floor. They wondered what it was for. They looked around and saw a knob on the closet door. They decided to try the key on the knob. They turned the key and heard a click. They had locked the closet. + +They giggled and opened the closet. They saw many clothes and shoes and boxes. They wanted to see what was inside the boxes. They thought they might find some surprises. They crawled into the closet and pulled the door behind them. + +They opened the first box and saw a big teddy bear. They hugged it and smiled. They opened the second box and saw a puzzle. They liked puzzles and wanted to try it. They opened the third box and saw a cake. They were hungry and wanted to eat it. + +They did not notice that the door had closed by itself. They did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. They did not see the sun setting outside. They did not feel the cold air in the closet. They did not know they were trapped. + +They ate the cake and played with the teddy bear and the puzzle. They started to feel sleepy and bored. They wanted to go out and see their mom and dad. They tried to open the door but it did not move. They pushed and pulled and banged on the door but it did not open. They screamed and cried but no one heard them. + +They were locked in the closet and no one knew where they were. They were scared and sad and alone. They wished they had never found the key. They wished they had never locked the closet. They wished they had never been naughty. They wished they had been good. But it was too late. They were stuck in the dark and cold. They were not gifted anymore. They were just lost. +Tom and Lily were playing in the farm. They liked to see the animals and hear their sounds. They saw cows, pigs, chickens and sheep. The sheep were white and fluffy. They said "baa baa" and ate grass. + +"Can we touch the sheep?" Lily asked Tom. + +"OK, but be careful. They might be scared of us," Tom said. + +They walked to the fence and reached out their hands. One sheep came close and let them pet its wool. It was soft and warm. The sheep liked them and licked their fingers. + +"Hello, sheep. You are nice," Lily said. + +But then, another sheep ran to them. It was not nice. It was crazy. It jumped over the fence and chased them. It said "baa baa" very loud and angry. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tom shouted. + +They ran away from the crazy sheep. They ran to the barn and shut the door. They were safe inside. They heard the sheep banging on the door. It wanted to get in. + +"Go away, sheep. You are bad," Tom said. + +They waited until the sheep stopped. They looked out the window and saw the farmer. He saw the crazy sheep and caught it. He put it back in the fence with the other sheep. He said "sorry" to Tom and Lily. + +"It's OK, farmer. We are OK," Lily said. + +They smiled and waved to the farmer. They decided to play with the cows instead. They were not crazy. They were calm and gentle. They said "moo moo" and gave milk. Tom and Lily liked the cows. They liked the farm. +Lila is a daughter who likes to play with dolls. She has many dolls in her room, but she wants to try something new. She sees her mom's phone on the table. It is a modern phone with a big screen and many buttons. Lila thinks it looks like a fun toy. + +She decides to borrow the phone and take it to her room. She pretends it is a doll that can talk and sing. She presses the buttons and makes the phone say funny things. She laughs and has a good time. + +But her mom is looking for her phone. She needs it to call her friend. She goes to Lila's room and sees her playing with the phone. She is not happy. + +"Lila, what are you doing with my phone?" she asks. + +"I'm playing with it, mom. It is a nice doll," Lila says. + +"It is not a doll, Lila. It is my phone. You can't borrow it without asking me. It is not a toy. It is important and expensive. You could break it or lose it. Give it back to me, please," mom says. + +Lila feels sad. She likes the phone. She does not want to give it back. But she knows she did something wrong. She says sorry to her mom and gives her the phone. + +Mom hugs her and says, "It's okay, Lila. I know you were curious. But you have to ask me before you borrow anything. And you have to be careful with things that are not yours. Do you understand?" + +Lila nods and says, "Yes, mom. I understand. I'm sorry. Can I play with my dolls?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Of course, you can. You have many beautiful dolls. And maybe later, I can show you some games on my phone that are suitable for you. How does that sound?" + +Lila smiles and says, "That sounds great, mom. Thank you. I love you." + +Mom says, "I love you too, Lila. Now go and have fun with your dolls." +Tim and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big yellow lemon on the table. Tim wanted to squeeze it and make juice. Lily wanted to smell it and make a face. + +"Let me have it!" Tim said. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. + +They both pulled the lemon and it rolled off the table. It hit a glass and made a loud ring. The glass fell and broke into pieces. + +Mom heard the ring and came to the kitchen. She saw the mess and the lemon. She was very angry. + +"Who did this?" she asked. + +Tim and Lily were nervous. They did not want to get in trouble. They looked at each other and did not say anything. + +Mom knew they were lying. She took the lemon and threw it in the trash. She made them clean up the glass and sent them to their room. She said they could not play or watch TV for the rest of the day. + +Tim and Lily were sad. They wished they had shared the lemon and not fought. They learned a hard lesson. +Anna and Ben love to play with bubbles. They have a big bottle of bubble soap and a wand with a hole. They blow into the hole and make many bubbles in the air. The bubbles are round and shiny and float like feathers. Anna and Ben try to catch them with their hands, but they have to be careful. The bubbles are delicate and pop easily. + +One day, they decide to play a game. They take turns to hide the bottle of bubble soap somewhere in the garden. The other one has to search for it and find it. They say "ready, set, go!" and run to their hiding spots. + +Anna hides the bottle behind a bush. She thinks it is a good spot, because the bush is green and the bottle is blue. She waits for Ben to search for it. She hears him running and looking around. He says "Where is it? Where is it?" He looks under the bench, behind the tree, in the flower pot, but he does not find it. + +Ben is getting tired and frustrated. He thinks Anna is too good at hiding. He says "Anna, this is not fair! Give me a clue!" Anna feels sorry for him. She wants to help him, but she does not want to make it too easy. She thinks of a clue. She says "Look for something that makes bubbles!" + +Ben thinks hard. He remembers that they have a fountain in the garden. He runs to the fountain and looks for the bottle. He does not see it. He is confused. He says "Anna, there is nothing here! The fountain makes bubbles, but the bottle is not here!" + +Anna laughs. She says "Not that kind of bubbles, silly! The other kind of bubbles!" She blows into her wand and makes some bubbles. The bubbles fly over the bush and catch Ben's eye. He sees them and smiles. He says "I see them! I see them!" He runs to the bush and finds the bottle. He says "I found it! I found it!" He is happy and proud. + +Anna and Ben hug and congratulate each other. They say "You are good at hiding!" and "You are good at searching!" They decide to play again, but this time they switch roles. Ben hides the bottle and Anna searches for it. They have fun and laugh a lot. They love to play with bubbles. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play with trucks. One day, they saw a big, shiny truck parked on the street. It had many colors and stickers on it. It looked very mysterious. + +"Wow, look at that truck!" Tom said. "I want to play with it!" + +"Me too!" Sam said. "But maybe we should ask the owner first. It is not our truck." + +Tom did not listen to Sam. He ran to the truck and opened the door. He climbed inside and started to push the buttons and turn the wheel. He felt very happy. + +"Come on, Sam!" Tom said. "This is fun!" + +Sam was scared. He did not want to get in trouble. He stayed on the sidewalk and shook his head. + +"No, Tom. This is wrong. We should not touch the truck. It is not ours. The owner might be angry. Let's go back to our toys." + +Tom did not care. He wanted to play more. He did not choose to be a good friend. He did not choose to be respectful. He did not choose to be safe. + +Suddenly, the truck started to make a loud noise. It began to move by itself. Tom was scared. He did not know how to stop it. He screamed for help. + +"Help, Sam! Help!" + +Sam ran to the truck and tried to open the door. But it was locked. He could not get in. He could not help Tom. + +The truck drove away very fast. It went around the corner and out of sight. Sam did not see Tom again. + +The end. + +Moral: You should always ask before you touch something that is not yours. You should listen to your friends when they tell you to do the right thing. You should choose to be a good friend, respectful and safe. +Ben was a gifted boy who liked to fold paper. He could make many shapes with paper, like birds, boats and stars. He learned to fold paper from his mom, who was a teacher. + +One day, Ben went to the zoo with his mom and dad. He saw many animals, like lions, elephants and giraffes. He also saw a monkey who was swinging on a tree. The monkey looked at Ben and made a funny noise. + +"Hello, monkey!" Ben said. "Do you want to see what I can do with paper?" + +Ben took out a sheet of paper from his backpack and folded it into a banana. He showed it to the monkey, who got very excited. The monkey reached out his hand and grabbed the paper banana. He tried to peel it, but it was not a real banana. He looked confused and angry. + +"Hey, that's not nice!" Ben said. "That's my paper banana. Give it back!" + +But the monkey did not listen. He threw the paper banana on the ground and ran away. Ben felt sad and ran to his mom and dad. + +"Mom, dad, the monkey took my paper banana and broke it!" Ben cried. + +"Oh, I'm sorry, Ben," his mom said. "That was not a nice monkey. He did not know it was your paper banana. He thought it was a real banana. He was hungry and wanted to eat it." + +"Can you make me another paper banana, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, Ben," his mom said. "But first, let's go and see the other animals. Maybe we can find a nicer monkey who will appreciate your paper folding." + +Ben nodded and wiped his tears. He held his mom's hand and walked to the next cage. He hoped to find a friendlier monkey who would like his paper shapes. He was a gifted boy who liked to fold paper. +Lila was an adventurous girl who liked to travel to different countries with her mom and dad. She learned many new things and saw many new animals and plants. One day, they went to a country where people wore colorful clothes and played music with drums and flutes. Lila wanted to join them and dance. + +She asked her mom, "Can I dance with them, mom?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can, but first you have to bow to them. That is how they say hello and thank you in this country. It is polite and respectful." + +Lila nodded and walked to the people who were dancing. She bowed to them and they bowed back. They smiled and welcomed her to their circle. They gave her a small drum and showed her how to play it. Lila felt happy and excited. She played the drum and danced with them. She liked the sound and the rhythm. + +She saw a boy who was about her age. He had dark hair and brown eyes. He played a flute and danced next to her. He looked at her and said, "Hi, I am Ravi. What is your name?" + +Lila said, "Hi, I am Lila. I come from another country. I like your music and your clothes. They are very pretty." + +Ravi said, "Thank you. I like your music and your clothes too. They are very different. Where do you come from?" + +Lila said, "I come from a country where it is cold and snowy. We wear warm coats and hats. We play with snowmen and sleds." + +Ravi said, "Wow, that sounds fun. I have never seen snow. It is always hot and sunny here. We play with kites and balls." + +Lila said, "Maybe one day we can visit each other's countries and see how they are. We can learn more things and have more fun." + +Ravi said, "That would be nice. I would like that. You are my new friend." + +Lila said, "You are my new friend too. I am glad I met you." + +They hugged and bowed to each other. They continued to play and dance with the other people. They had a wonderful time in the country where people wore colorful clothes and played music with drums and flutes. +Sam and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But today, the sky was gloomy and it started to rain. They ran to the big tube that was under the bridge. They hoped the rain would stop soon. + +"Look, Sam, I have a book!" Lily said. She took out a book from her backpack. It had pictures of animals and words. "Do you want to read with me?" + +Sam nodded. He liked animals. He opened the book and saw a picture of a lion. "What is this?" he asked. + +"That is a lion," Lily said. "He is big and strong and has a mane. He lives in Africa and roars loud." + +"Wow, he is cool!" Sam said. He turned the page and saw a picture of a penguin. "What is this?" he asked. + +"That is a penguin," Lily said. "He is small and black and white and has a beak. He lives in Antarctica and slides on the ice." + +"Wow, he is cute!" Sam said. He turned the page and saw a picture of a giraffe. "What is this?" he asked. + +"That is a giraffe," Lily said. "He is tall and yellow and brown and has a long neck. He lives in Africa and eats leaves from the trees." + +"Wow, he is amazing!" Sam said. He liked learning new things. Lily explained more animals to him. They had fun reading the book. + +The rain stopped and the sun came out. Sam and Lily put the book back in the backpack. They ran out of the tube and saw a rainbow in the sky. They smiled and hugged. They were happy. +Mia and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they found a big basket of prunes that their grandma had picked from the tree. Mia loved prunes and wanted to eat them all, but Ben did not like them at all. + +"Can I have all the prunes, please?" Mia asked Ben. + +"No, you have to share," Ben said. "Grandma said so." + +Mia was envious of Ben. She thought he was lucky to not like prunes, because he could have something else. She decided to play a trick on him. She put some prunes in his pockets when he was not looking. + +"Let's go inside and have some juice," Mia said. + +"OK," Ben said. He followed Mia into the house. + +When they got inside, they saw their grandma waiting for them. She smiled and gave them each a glass of juice. + +"Thank you, grandma," Mia and Ben said. + +"You're welcome, my dears," grandma said. "But what is this?" She pointed to Ben's pockets. They were bulging with prunes. + +Ben looked down and saw the prunes. He was surprised and confused. He did not know how they got there. + +"Mia, did you put these prunes in my pockets?" Ben asked. + +Mia giggled and nodded. She thought it was funny. + +Ben did not think it was funny. He was angry and sad. He did not like prunes and he did not like Mia's trick. + +"Grandma, Mia put prunes in my pockets," Ben said. + +Grandma frowned and looked at Mia. She was not happy with Mia's behavior. + +"Mia, that was not nice," grandma said. "You should not put prunes in your brother's pockets. You should share and be kind." + +Mia felt sorry and ashamed. She realized she had been mean to Ben. She did not want to make him angry and sad. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Mia said. "I was envious of you. I wanted all the prunes. But I should have shared and been kind. Can you forgive me?" + +Ben looked at Mia. He saw that she was sorry and ashamed. He did not want to stay angry and sad. He wanted to be friends with Mia. + +"I forgive you, Mia," Ben said. "But can you take these prunes out of my pockets? I don't like them." + +Mia smiled and nodded. She took the prunes out of Ben's pockets and put them back in the basket. + +"Thank you, Mia," Ben said. + +"You're welcome, Ben," Mia said. + +They hugged and made up. Grandma smiled and hugged them too. + +She was proud of them for saying sorry and forgiving each other. + +She gave them each a cookie and a kiss. + +They ate their cookies and drank their juice. + +They were happy and content. +Sara and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big pile of black rocks near the road. Sara said, "Look, Tom, what are those?" + +Tom said, "I think they are coal. My dad said coal is what people use to make fire and heat. He said coal is very cheap and easy to find." + +Sara said, "Wow, coal sounds fun. Maybe we can take some and play with it. We can make shapes and draw with it." + +Tom said, "OK, let's do that. But we have to be careful. Coal is dirty and can hurt us if we touch it too much." + +Sara and Tom took some coal and ran to the park. They made a big circle with the coal and pretended it was a castle. They also used the coal to draw on the ground and on the trees. They had a lot of fun and forgot about the time. + +But soon, they heard a loud voice. It was Sara's mom. She was very angry. She said, "Sara, Tom, what have you done? You took coal from the pile and made a mess everywhere. Coal is not a toy. Coal is for people who need it to stay warm and cook. You wasted it and ruined the park. You are very naughty and selfish." + +Sara and Tom felt very sorry and scared. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We did not know. We just wanted to play." + +Sara's mom said, "That is not a good excuse. You should have asked before you took something that is not yours. You should have respected the park and the trees. You should have thought about others who need coal more than you. Now you have to clean up everything and apologize to the people who own the coal. And you will not get any toys or treats for a long time. You will only get coal for Christmas." + +Sara and Tom cried and did what Sara's mom said. They learned a hard lesson. They learned that coal is not a toy, but a valuable resource. They learned that they should not be greedy and wasteful. They learned that they should be kind and responsible. They learned that actions have consequences. +Sam and Lily were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges. They tried to make them as big and strong as possible. + +"Look, Lily, I made a castle!" Sam said, showing his block creation. "It has a gate and a tower and a flag." + +"That's nice, Sam, but mine is better," Lily said, pointing to her block house. "It has a roof and a door and a window. And it fits all my dolls inside." + +Sam and Lily started to argue about whose block building was better. They did not notice the dark clouds and the strong wind outside. They did not hear their mom calling them to come inside. + +Suddenly, a loud noise made them stop and look out the window. They saw a big, scary, spinning thing coming towards them. It was a tornado. It was tearing up trees and cars and houses. It was coming closer and closer to their block buildings. + +"Sam, Lily, run!" their mom shouted, grabbing them by the hand and pulling them to the basement. "Hurry, hurry, hurry!" + +But it was too late. The tornado reached their block buildings and smashed them to pieces. Sam and Lily cried as they saw their blocks fly away in the air. They had worked so hard to make them. They had wanted to be successful. But now they had nothing left. The tornado had ruined everything. +Jazz was a big dog who liked to play with his ball. He could run fast and catch the ball in his mouth. He was very good at it and everyone said he was impressive. + +One day, Jazz saw a little girl with a doll. The doll had long hair and a pretty dress. Jazz wanted to play with the doll, so he ran to the girl and lifted the doll with his teeth. + +"Hey, that's my doll!" the girl cried. "Give it back, bad dog!" + +Jazz did not want to give back the doll. He thought it was fun to shake it and make it squeak. He ran away from the girl and wagged his tail. + +The girl was very sad and angry. She chased Jazz and tried to get her doll back. She shouted and cried, but Jazz was too fast and too strong. + +Then, a boy came and saw what was happening. He knew Jazz and he liked him, but he also liked the girl and he felt sorry for her. He had an idea. He took his ball and threw it far away. + +"Jazz, look, a ball!" he said. + +Jazz heard the boy and saw the ball. He loved balls more than anything. He dropped the doll and ran after the ball. He caught it and brought it back to the boy. + +"Good boy, Jazz!" the boy said. He petted Jazz and gave him a treat. + +The girl picked up her doll and hugged it. She was happy to have it back. She thanked the boy and smiled at him. + +"Thank you, you are very nice," she said. + +The boy smiled back and said, "You're welcome. Do you want to play with us?" + +The girl nodded and said, "Yes, please. What's your name?" + +"I'm Sam, and this is Jazz," the boy said. + +"I'm Lily, and this is Daisy," the girl said. + +They introduced their toys and became friends. They played with the ball and the doll and had a lot of fun. Jazz was happy too. He liked to play with Sam and Lily and their toys. He was a good dog and everyone said he was impressive. +Sara and Tom were friends who liked to play in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and find things. One day, they found a big radish that was red and round. They pulled it out and looked at it. + +"Wow, look at this radish!" Sara said. "It is so big and red!" + +"Let me see!" Tom said. He took the radish from Sara and held it in his hands. He felt how hard it was. He had an idea. "I know what we can do with this radish!" + +"What?" Sara asked. + +"We can play catch with it!" Tom said. He threw the radish to Sara. + +Sara was not ready. She did not catch the radish. The radish hit her in the face. It hurt a lot. She cried. + +Tom saw Sara cry. He did not feel sorry. He thought it was funny. He laughed. + +"Ha ha ha! You are so silly, Sara! You can't catch a radish!" Tom said. + +Sara was very sad and angry. She did not like Tom anymore. She ran away from him. She did not want to play with him ever again. + +Tom was alone. He still had the radish. He tried to play catch with himself. But he threw the radish too high. The radish flew over the fence and landed in the street. A big car came and ran over the radish. The radish was smashed. + +Tom heard a loud noise. He looked over the fence and saw the radish. It was not big and red anymore. It was flat and brown. He felt very bad. He wished he had not thrown the radish. He wished he had not laughed at Sara. He wished he had Sara back. But it was too late. Sara was gone. The radish was gone. Tom was alone. He cried. +Anna and Ben were very hot and thirsty. They had been walking in the sand for a long time. They wanted to find water and shade. They saw a green spot far away. They hoped it was an oasis. + +They ran towards the green spot. But when they got closer, they saw a big fence around it. There was a sign that said "No entry". There were people inside the fence. They had a pool, a fountain, and a lot of plants. They looked happy and cool. + +Anna and Ben felt angry and sad. They wanted to soak in the water and rest under the trees. They did not think it was normal to keep the oasis for themselves. They decided to sneak in. They waited until the people were not looking. Then they climbed over the fence. + +They jumped into the pool and splashed each other. They drank from the fountain and ate some fruits. They felt much better. They did not care about the sign or the people. They thought they deserved the oasis. + +But soon the people saw them. They shouted and ran towards them. They told them to get out. They said they were trespassers and thieves. They grabbed them and dragged them to the fence. They threw them out and locked the gate. + +Anna and Ben felt scared and sorry. They realized they had done something wrong. They wished they had asked for permission. They wished they had shared the oasis. They walked away in the sand. They hoped to find another oasis. They hoped to be more normal. +Lily likes to swim in the lake. The lake is big and blue and has many fish. Lily has a swimsuit and a floaty. She wants to improve her swimming. She thinks swimming is important and fun. + +One day, Lily goes to the lake with her mom and dad. They bring a picnic and a ball. Lily puts on her swimsuit and her floaty. She runs to the water. She splashes and kicks and laughs. She tries to swim like a fish. + +Mom and dad watch Lily. They are proud of her. They see that she is improving her swimming. They clap and cheer for her. They join her in the water. They play with the ball and the fish. They have a great time. + +Lily is happy. She loves the lake. She loves her mom and dad. She loves swimming. She thinks she is the best swimmer in the world. She wants to swim more and more. She wants to improve more and more. She thinks swimming is the most important thing in the world. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide on the big slide. It was fun and fast. But today, the slide was wet. It had rained last night. Lily and Ben did not know that. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Ben said. He ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. Lily followed him. She was excited. + +They reached the top of the slide. Ben sat down and pushed himself. He went down very quickly. He did not see the staff that was lying on the ground. It was a big stick that someone had left there. Ben slipped on the staff and fell off the slide. He hurt his knee and cried. + +Lily saw what happened. She was scared. She did not want to slide down. She wanted to help Ben. But she did not know how to get down. She was stuck on the slide. + +"Help, help!" Lily shouted. She hoped someone would hear her. But the park was quiet. There was no one else there. Lily felt alone and sad. + +Then, she heard a voice. It was her mom. She had come to pick them up. She saw Lily on the slide and Ben on the ground. She ran to them. + +"Lily, Ben, what happened?" she asked. She was worried. + +"Mom, Ben slipped on a staff and fell. He's hurt. And I can't get down. I'm scared," Lily said. + +"Don't worry, sweetie. I'm here. I'll help you," mom said. She climbed up the ladder and reached Lily. She hugged her and lifted her down. Then, she went to Ben and checked his knee. It was not too bad. Just a scratch. She cleaned it and put a band-aid on it. + +"There, there. You'll be fine. It was an accident. Next time, be careful and look where you slide," mom said. + +"Thank you, mom. You're the best," Ben said. + +"Thank you, mom. I love you," Lily said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them both. She was glad they were okay. She took them home and gave them some cookies and milk. They felt better and learned a lesson. They never slid on a wet slide again. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with his toys. He has a lot of cars, trains, and planes that he can zoom around the floor. He also likes to hide behind the curtain and pretend he is a spy or a superhero. + +One day, Tom is playing with his toys in his room. He sees a big truck that he wants to drive. He runs to the curtain and pulls it to make a tunnel for his truck. But he pulls too hard and the curtain falls down. He hears a loud noise and a voice. + +"Tom, what did you do?" It is his mom. She is angry. She sees the curtain on the floor and the rod on the bed. She sees a hole in the wall where the rod was. She sees Tom holding his truck. + +"Mom, I'm sorry. I just wanted to play with my truck," Tom says. He is scared. He thinks his mom will be mad at him. + +"Tom, you can't pull the curtain like that. You broke the rod and the wall. And you made the curtain dirty. It was clean before. Now I have to fix everything and wash the curtain. You have to be more careful and gentle with things," his mom says. She is not happy. She takes the truck from Tom and puts it on the shelf. She tells Tom to sit on the bed and wait. + +Tom feels bad. He likes the curtain and he likes his mom. He doesn't want to make them sad or angry. He wants to say sorry and help his mom. He thinks of a way to make things better. He looks around his room and sees his crayons and his paper. He has an idea. + +He takes his crayons and his paper and draws a picture. He draws the curtain and the rod and the wall. He draws his mom and himself. He draws a big heart and writes "I love you" with his best letters. He hopes his mom will like it. + +He gets off the bed and walks to his mom. He gives her the picture and hugs her. He says "Mom, I'm sorry. I love you. Can I help you fix the curtain?" + +His mom looks at the picture and smiles. She hugs him back and says "I love you too, Tom. Thank you for the picture. It is very nice. And yes, you can help me fix the curtain. But first, let's put away your toys and make your room clean." + +Tom nods and smiles. He is happy. He and his mom work together to fix the curtain and the wall. They put his toys in the box and make his bed. They hang the curtain back on the rod and admire their work. The curtain is clean and pretty again. + +Tom and his mom hug and kiss. They are proud of themselves. They go to the kitchen and have a snack. They talk and laugh. They are happy. +Tom and Lily went to the lake with Dad. They wanted to catch some fish. Dad gave them each a rod and a bucket. He showed them how to put a worm on the hook and throw the rod in the water. + +"Be patient and quiet," Dad said. "The fish will come if you wait." + +Tom and Lily sat on the grass and watched their rods. They hoped to see a fish bite. They waited and waited, but nothing happened. + +"I'm bored," Tom said. "Can we do something else?" + +"Me too," Lily said. "Can we have a snack?" + +Dad smiled and opened his bag. He took out some sweet cookies and juice. He gave some to Tom and Lily. + +"Here you go," he said. "Enjoy your snack, but don't forget your rods. You never know when a fish might come." + +Tom and Lily ate their cookies and drank their juice. They felt happy and full. They thanked Dad for the snack. + +Then they heard a splash. They looked at their rods and saw them bend and shake. They had a fish! + +"Wow!" Tom said. "Look, Lily, we caught a fish!" + +"Yay!" Lily said. "Let's pull it out!" + +They grabbed their rods and pulled hard. They reeled in their fish and put it in their bucket. It was a big and shiny fish. + +"Good job, Tom and Lily!" Dad said. "You did it! You caught a fish!" + +Tom and Lily were proud and excited. They showed Dad their fish and hugged him. + +"Thank you, Dad," they said. "This is the best day ever!" +Tom and Jen are twins. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with blocks and books. + +One day, they find a new car in their toy box. It is red and shiny. It has a button on the top. Tom and Jen wonder what the button does. They push it and the car makes a loud noise. It starts to move by itself. It goes fast and slow. It turns left and right. It is a playful car. + +Tom and Jen are happy. They chase the car around the room. They laugh and shout. The car is fun. But then, the car goes under the bed. Tom and Jen cannot reach it. They are sad. They want the car back. + +They think of a plan. They get a long stick. They use the stick to poke the car. They hope the car will come out. But the car does not move. It is stuck. Tom and Jen are frustrated. They try harder. They push the button on the top with the stick. They hear the loud noise again. But the car still does not move. + +They are about to give up. But then, they have an idea. They remember the word "reverse". They learned it from their dad. He says it when he drives the car backwards. They think maybe the car can do the same. They push the button on the top twice. They hear a different noise. The car starts to move again. But this time, it moves backwards. It comes out from under the bed. Tom and Jen are surprised and happy. They grab the car and hug it. They say "reverse" and "top" and "playful". They are proud of themselves. They continue to play with the car. They have a lot of fun. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big pond with many ducks and fish. They wanted to feed them some bread, but their mom said no. + +"Why not?" Anna asked. + +"Because there might be a crocodile in the pond," mom said. "Crocodiles are big and mean and they can bite you. You have to stay away from the pond and play somewhere else." + +Anna and Ben were sad, but they listened to mom and went to the swings. They had fun swinging high and low, but they still wanted to see the pond. + +"Let's go sneak a peek," Ben said. "Maybe we can see a crocodile. It would be cool." + +Anna was scared, but she followed Ben. They walked quietly to the pond and looked around. They saw no crocodile, only ducks and fish. + +"See, mom was wrong," Ben said. "There is no crocodile here. Let's feed the ducks some bread." + +He took out a piece of bread from his pocket and threw it into the pond. Suddenly, a big splash made them jump. A crocodile came out of the water and snapped its jaws at the bread. + +"Help!" Anna and Ben screamed. They ran back to mom, who was very angry. + +"What did you do?" mom asked. "I told you to stay away from the pond. You could have been hurt by the crocodile. You were very naughty and foolish." + +Anna and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They hugged mom and said they were sorry. + +"We learned our lesson," Anna said. "We will never go near the pond again. We will listen to you and be good." + +Mom forgave them and took them home. She gave them a bath and made them clean. She also told them a story about how crocodiles are not always mean, but they are wild animals that need their space and respect. + +Anna and Ben listened and understood. They settled in their beds and fell asleep, dreaming of ducks and fish and crocodiles. They knew they were lucky to have a mom who loved them and protected them. They also knew they had to be careful and smart when they played in the park. +One day, a little cat was playing in the park. He saw a big human sitting on a bench. The human had a shiny thing in his hand. The cat was curious. He wanted to see the shiny thing. + +The cat sneaked behind the bench. He waited for the right moment. Then he jumped on the bench and pushed the shiny thing with his paw. The shiny thing fell on the ground and broke into pieces. The human was angry. He shouted at the cat. + +"Bad cat! You broke my phone! Go away!" The human said. + +The cat was scared. He ran away from the human. He hid under a slide. He felt sorry for what he did. He wished he had not pushed the shiny thing. + +Another cat came to the slide. He saw the little cat. He asked him what was wrong. + +"I pushed a shiny thing and broke it. The human was mad at me. I did a bad thing." The little cat said. + +The other cat nodded. He said, "I know how you feel. I once pushed a flower pot and made a mess. The human was mad at me too. But I learned my lesson. You should not push things that are not yours. You should be careful and respectful." + +The little cat understood. He said, "You are right. I should not push things that are not mine. I should be careful and respectful. I want to say sorry to the human. But I am afraid he will be mad at me again." + +The other cat said, "Don't be afraid. The human might be mad, but he might also forgive you. You should be brave and honest. Maybe he will give you another chance." + +The little cat agreed. He said, "Thank you for helping me. You are a good friend. I will be brave and honest. I will say sorry to the human." + +The little cat and the other cat went to the bench. The human was still there. He looked sad. The little cat approached him. He meowed softly. He looked at the human with his big eyes. He tried to say sorry. + +The human saw the little cat. He was surprised. He saw the other cat too. He realized they were friends. He felt a little less angry. He said, "What do you want, cat? Do you want to break something else?" + +The little cat shook his head. He nudged the broken shiny thing with his nose. He meowed again. He tried to say sorry. + +The human understood. He saw the little cat was sorry. He felt a little less sad. He said, "You broke my phone, cat. It was very important to me. It had pictures and messages and music. But I see you are sorry. You are brave and honest. I forgive you, cat. But don't do it again." + +The little cat was happy. He purred. He licked the human's hand. He thanked him. + +The human smiled. He petted the little cat. He thanked him too. + +The other cat was proud. He said, "You did well, little cat. You learned your lesson. You should not push things that are not yours. You should be careful and respectful. You should be brave and honest. You are a good cat." + +The little cat nodded. He said, "You are right. I learned my lesson. I should not push things that are not mine. I should be careful and respectful. I should be brave and honest. I am a good cat. And you are a good friend." + +The little cat and the other cat played in the park. The human watched them. He was happy. He learned his lesson too. He should not be too mad at cats. He should be kind and forgiving. He should be happy and grateful. He was a good human. And they were good friends. +Lily was a gifted girl who loved to look at tiny things with her microscope. She got it as a present from her dad, who was a scientist. He taught her how to use it and how to prepare slides with water and drops of things like salt, sugar, or juice. + +One day, Lily wanted to show her friend Ben her microscope and her slides. She invited him to her room and set up her microscope on her desk. She took out a slide with salt and water and put it under the lens. + +"Look, Ben, this is salt. It looks like little cubes when you make it big with the microscope," she said, letting him peek through the eyepiece. + +"Wow, that's cool, Lily. Can I see more?" Ben asked, curious. + +"Sure, I have more slides here. This one is sugar and water. It looks like shiny crystals. And this one is juice and water. It looks like tiny balls of color," Lily said, changing the slides and letting Ben see. + +Ben was amazed by the different shapes and colors he saw. He wanted to try making his own slide. He saw a bottle of ink on Lily's desk and had an idea. + +"Hey, Lily, can I use some of your ink? I want to see what it looks like with water," he said, grabbing the bottle. + +"Wait, Ben, be careful. That ink is not for the microscope. It's for my dad's pen. He said it's very messy and hard to clean," Lily said, worried. + +But Ben didn't listen. He opened the bottle and poured some ink on a slide. He didn't notice that he spilled some on the desk and on the microscope. He put the slide under the lens and looked. + +"Wow, Lily, look. The ink looks like a dark cloud with tiny stars. It's so pretty," he said, excited. + +Lily looked and saw the ink on the slide. She also saw the ink on the desk and on the microscope. She felt angry and sad. + +"Ben, what did you do? You soaked my desk and my microscope with ink. You ruined them. How will I clean them? How will I explain to my dad?" she said, crying. + +Ben realized his mistake. He felt sorry and scared. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to. I just wanted to see the ink. I didn't know it would make such a mess. Please don't be mad at me. Please don't tell your dad," he said, apologizing. + +Lily didn't know what to do. She liked Ben, but she also loved her microscope. She wondered if they could still be friends. She wondered if her dad would forgive her. She wondered if she could ever look at tiny things again. +Tom and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But there was one thing they were afraid of: the big dog that lived near the park. The big dog always barked loudly and ran after them when they walked by his house. + +One day, Tom and Sam decided to be brave and face the big dog. They made a plan to walk by his house and say hello to him. They hoped he would be nice and not bark or chase them. They held hands and walked slowly to the dog's house. + +"Hello, big dog!" they said together. "We are Tom and Sam. We want to be your friends." + +The big dog looked at them and wagged his tail. He did not bark or chase them. He came closer and licked their faces. Tom and Sam were surprised and happy. They petted the big dog and gave him a treat. The big dog smiled and wagged his tail more. + +"See, he is not so bad!" Tom said to Sam. "He just wanted some attention and love." + +"You are right, Tom!" Sam said to Tom. "We were brave and we made a new friend." + +They played with the big dog for a while and then said goodbye. They promised to come back and visit him again. They walked back to the park, feeling proud and happy. They remembered this time as the day they faced their fear and learned something new. +Tim and Jen are curious kids. They like to see new things and ask many questions. One day, they go with Mom and Dad to the big city. The city has many tall buildings, loud cars, and busy people. + +Tim and Jen want to explore the city. They see a big red button on a wall. It says "Do not push". Tim and Jen wonder what will happen if they push the button. They look at Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad are talking to a nice lady. They do not see Tim and Jen. + +Tim and Jen sneak to the button. They look at each other. They smile. They push the button together. They hear a loud beep. They think it is fun. They wait for something to happen. + +But something bad happens. The button is a fire alarm. It tells the firemen that there is a fire in the building. The firemen come in big trucks with sirens. They are angry. They think there is a real fire. They do not know that Tim and Jen pushed the button. + +Mom and Dad hear the sirens. They see the firemen. They are scared. They look for Tim and Jen. They see them by the button. They are shocked. They run to them. They scold them. They say "Tim and Jen, what did you do? You pushed the button. You made a big mistake. You caused a lot of trouble. You are in big trouble." + +Tim and Jen are sad. They are sorry. They did not mean to cause trouble. They just wanted to see what would happen. They say "We are sorry, Mom and Dad. We were curious. We did not know it was a fire alarm. We will not do it again." + +Mom and Dad hug them. They say "We love you, Tim and Jen. But you have to be careful. You have to listen to the signs. You have to follow the rules. You have to stay with us. The city can be dangerous. You could get hurt. You could hurt others. You have to be responsible." + +Tim and Jen nod. They say "We understand, Mom and Dad. We will be careful. We will listen to the signs. We will follow the rules. We will stay with you. We will be responsible." + +They leave the building. They say sorry to the firemen. The firemen are still angry. They say "You should not push the button. You should not play with the fire alarm. You should not waste our time. You should learn your lesson." + +Tim and Jen feel bad. They have learned their lesson. They have had a bad day. They do not want to push any more buttons. They do not want to explore the city. They just want to go home. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to read books. They go to the library with their moms. The library has many books. Some books are big, some books are small. Some books have pictures, some books have words. + +Lily sees a book she likes. It has a pink cover and a princess. She points to the book and says, "Mom, can I have this book?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "Yes, you can have this book. It is cheap. It is only one coin. You can use your allowance." + +Lily is happy. She gives her mom one coin and takes the book. She says, "Thank you, mom. I love this book." + +Ben sees a book he likes. It has a blue cover and a dinosaur. He points to the book and says, "Mom, can I have this book?" + +His mom frowns and says, "No, you cannot have this book. It is expensive. It is five coins. You do not have enough allowance." + +Ben is sad. He puts the book back. He says, "But I want this book. It is cool." + +His mom says, "I'm sorry, Ben. Maybe you can save your allowance and buy it later. Or you can borrow it from the library and read it here." + +Ben nods. He says, "OK, mom. I will borrow it from the library." + +Lily and Ben sit together and read their books. They share their stories. They have fun. They love the library. +Tim and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys in the yard. One day, they found a shiny thing in the dirt. It was round and hard and had a face on it. + +"What is this?" Tim asked. + +"I don't know," Sam said. "Maybe it is a coin." + +"A coin?" Tim said. "What is a coin?" + +Sam shrugged. "It is something you use to buy things. Mom and Dad have coins in their pockets." + +Tim looked at the shiny thing. He did not understand. How could you buy things with this? It was so small and ugly. He did not like it. + +He threw it away. "I don't want this coin. It is not a good toy. Let's find something else." + +Sam nodded. He did not want the coin either. He followed Tim to look for more toys. + +They did not know that the shiny thing was a very old and rare copper coin. It was worth a lot of money. But they did not care. They only wanted to have fun. +Lily was a child who liked to guess. She liked to guess what was in the box, what was behind the door, what was under the bed. She liked to guess what her mom was cooking, what her dad was reading, what her dog was dreaming. She liked to guess all the time. + +One night, Lily heard a scary noise. It was loud and deep and made her shiver. She wondered what it was. She wanted to guess, but she was also afraid. She hid under her blanket and closed her eyes. She hoped the noise would go away. + +But the noise did not go away. It came closer and closer to her room. Lily heard it outside her door. She heard it scratch and sniff. She heard it growl and snort. She was very scared. She wished her mom or dad would come and make it stop. + +Then, she heard a knock on her door. She heard a voice say, "Lily, can I come in?" It was her dad. Lily felt happy and relieved. She said, "Yes, dad, please come in!" + +Her dad opened the door and turned on the light. He was holding something in his hand. It was a big, furry, brown thing. It had horns and teeth and claws. It was the scary noise. Lily gasped and hid under her blanket again. + +But her dad smiled and said, "Don't be scared, Lily. This is not a real monster. It is a toy. I bought it for you today. I wanted to surprise you and play with you. I wanted to see if you could guess what it was. But I think I scared you too much. I'm sorry, Lily. Do you want to see it?" + +Lily peeked out from her blanket. She looked at the toy. It was still scary, but not as scary as before. She saw that it had a button on its paw. She saw that it had a tag on its ear. She saw that it had a smile on its face. She saw that it was not a real monster, but a pretend one. + +She felt curious and brave. She said, "Yes, dad, I want to see it. Can I touch it?" + +Her dad nodded and said, "Of course, Lily. You can touch it. You can hug it. You can name it. It is yours. Do you like it?" + +Lily reached out and touched the toy. It was soft and warm. It made a funny noise when she pressed the button. It said, "I'm your friend. I love you. Can you guess my name?" + +Lily smiled and said, "I like it, dad. Thank you. It is a nice toy. I want to guess its name. Can I call it... Fluffy?" + +Her dad laughed and said, "Fluffy is a good name, Lily. I think Fluffy likes it too. Do you want to play with Fluffy and me?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, dad, I want to play with Fluffy and you. Can we play guess the animal?" + +Her dad said, "Sure, Lily, we can play guess the animal. I'll start. I'm thinking of an animal that has wings and feathers and can fly. Can you guess what it is?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Is it a bird?" + +Her dad said, "Yes, Lily, it is a bird. You are very good at guessing. Your turn. What animal are you thinking of?" + +Lily said, "I'm thinking of an animal that has four legs and a tail and can run fast. Can you guess what it is?" + +Her dad said, "Is it a dog?" + +Lily said, "No, dad, it is not a dog. Try again." + +Her dad said, "Is it a cat?" + +Lily said, "No, dad, it is not a cat. Try again." + +Her dad said, "Is it a horse?" + +Lily said, "No, dad, it is not a horse. Try again." + +Her dad said, "Is it a lion?" + +Lily said, "No, dad, it is not a lion. Try again." + +Her dad said, "Is it a zebra?" + +Lily said, "No, dad, it is not a zebra. Try again." + +Her dad said, "Is it a cheetah?" + +Lily said, "No, dad, it is not a cheetah. Try again." + +Her dad said, "Is it a deer?" + +Lily said, "No, dad, it is not a deer. Try again." + +Her dad said, "Is it a giraffe?" + +Lily said, "No, dad, it is not a giraffe. Try again." + +Her dad said, "Is it a kangaroo?" +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Lily has a red car. Ben has a blue bike. One day, they go to the park to play. + +"Can I play with your car?" Ben asks Lily. + +"OK, but you have to lend me your bike," Lily says. + +"OK, we can trade," Ben says. He gives Lily his bike and takes her car. + +They play for a while. Lily rides the bike fast. Ben drives the car on the grass. They have fun. + +But then, Lily sees a big dog. The dog runs after her. Lily is scared. She wants her car back. + +"Ben, Ben, help me!" Lily shouts. "The dog is chasing me!" + +Ben hears Lily. He is honest. He does not keep the car. He drives the car to Lily and gives it to her. + +"Here, take your car. I will ride the bike and make the dog go away," Ben says. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend," Lily says. + +She takes the car and drives away from the dog. Ben rides the bike and makes noise. The dog follows him. Ben is quick. He rides to the other side of the park. The dog gets tired and stops. + +Lily and Ben are safe. They hug each other. They are happy. They trade their toys back. + +"Let's go home," Lily says. + +"OK, let's go," Ben says. + +They walk home together. They are still friends. They share their toys. They are honest and quick. +Lily and Ben are twins. They share a big bed in their room. Every night, they have a story before they sleep. Mom or Dad reads them a book and gives them a kiss. + +Tonight, Mom is reading them a book about a lion and a mouse. Lily likes the book. She listens to Mom and looks at the pictures. Ben does not like the book. He thinks it is boring. He wants to sleep. + +"Mom, can we sleep now?" Ben asks. He is impatient. He yawns and turns to his side. + +"Not yet, Ben. We have to finish the story. Lily wants to hear it. Don't you, Lily?" Mom says. + +"Yes, Mom. I want to hear it. Ben, please wait. It is a good story." Lily says. She is annoyed. She turns to her side, too. + +Mom smiles and continues to read. She hopes they will both sleep soon. She knows they are tired. She is tired, too. + +But Ben does not wait. He closes his eyes and falls asleep. He snores softly. Lily hears him and feels lonely. She wishes he would listen to the story with her. She cuddles her teddy bear and tries to pay attention. + +Mom sees that Ben is asleep. She lowers her voice and reads faster. She wants to finish the story for Lily. She thinks it is a nice story. She likes the lion and the mouse. + +The story ends. The lion and the mouse are friends. They help each other and have fun. Mom closes the book and puts it on the table. She kisses Lily and Ben on their heads. + +"Good night, my sweeties. I love you." Mom says. + +"Good night, Mom. I love you, too." Lily says. She smiles and closes her eyes. She sleeps next to Ben and her teddy bear. She dreams of lions and mice. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with dough. They can make shapes and animals with dough. Sara has a big box of dough at home. She wants to share it with Tom. + +Sara calls Tom on the phone. She says, "Hi, Tom. Do you want to play with me? I have a lot of dough. We can make fun things with dough." + +Tom says, "Yes, Sara. I want to play with you. I like dough. Can I come to your house?" + +Sara says, "Yes, Tom. You can come to my house. I invite you to play with me. Come soon. Bye, Tom." + +Tom says, "Bye, Sara. See you soon." + +Tom puts on his shoes and his coat. He tells his mom, "Mom, I am going to Sara's house. She invited me to play with dough." + +Mom says, "OK, Tom. Have fun. But be careful. Don't make a mess with the dough. And don't eat the dough. It is not food." + +Tom says, "OK, Mom. I will be careful. I will not eat the dough. I will be back soon." + +Tom walks to Sara's house. He knocks on the door. Sara opens the door. She says, "Hi, Tom. Come in. I have the dough ready. Let's play." + +Tom says, "Hi, Sara. Thank you for inviting me. I am excited to play with the dough." + +Sara and Tom go to the living room. Sara has a big table with a lot of dough. She has different colors of dough. She also has some tools to cut and shape the dough. + +Sara says, "Look, Tom. I have red dough, blue dough, yellow dough, and green dough. What color do you want?" + +Tom says, "I want blue dough. I want to make a fish with blue dough." + +Sara says, "I want yellow dough. I want to make a sun with yellow dough." + +Sara and Tom take some dough and start to make their shapes. They use their hands and their tools. They have fun. They talk and laugh. + +But the dough is wet. It sticks to their hands and their clothes. It also sticks to the table and the floor. It makes a big mess. + +Sara and Tom don't notice the mess. They are too busy playing with the dough. They make more shapes and animals. They make a cat, a dog, a flower, a star, and a car. + +They are happy. They are proud of their creations. They show them to each other. + +Sara says, "Look, Tom. I made a sun. It is bright and warm. Do you like it?" + +Tom says, "Yes, Sara. I like it. It is beautiful. Look, Sara. I made a fish. It is blue and shiny. Do you like it?" + +Sara says, "Yes, Tom. I like it. It is cute. You are good at making dough shapes. We are good at playing with dough. We are good friends." +Lily liked to speak to her friend Tom, who was a musician. He played the guitar and sang songs that made her happy. Sometimes, he came to her house and taught her how to play too. + +One day, Lily asked Tom, "Can you play at my birthday party? I want everyone to hear your music." + +Tom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. I would love to play at your party. You are a good friend and I want to make you happy too." + +Lily was very excited and hugged Tom. She said, "Thank you, Tom. You are very dependable. You always keep your promises and help me when I need you." + +Tom hugged her back and said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are very kind and fun. You always listen to me and make me laugh." + +They played some more songs together and had a good time. Lily and Tom were very happy to have each other as friends. They liked to speak and play music together. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with cars and dolls. One day, they find a big box in the garage. The box has many wires and buttons. Tom and Sue are curious. They want to see what is inside the box. + +They open the box and see a shiny thing. It looks like a star. Tom and Sue touch the shiny thing. It makes a loud noise and a bright spark. The spark hurts their fingers. They cry and run away from the box. + +Dad hears the noise and comes to the garage. He sees the box and the shiny thing. He is angry and scared. He says, "What are you doing? This is a dangerous thing. It can change things. It can make things tough or soft, big or small, hot or cold. You should not play with it. It is not a toy." + +Tom and Sue are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Dad. We did not know. We just wanted to see. We will not touch it again." + +Dad hugs them and says, "It is okay. I am glad you are not hurt. But you have to be careful. Some things are not for children. Some things are for grown-ups. Come, let us go inside and have some cookies." +Anna and Ben are playing with blocks in the garden. They like to build towers and bridges with the blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, Anna, I made a tall tower!" Ben says, showing his tower to Anna. He used many blocks to make his tower. He is proud of his tower. + +Anna looks at Ben's tower and smiles. She likes Ben's tower, but she wants to make her own tower too. She finds a long rod in the garden. It is brown and smooth. She thinks it will help her make a taller tower. + +"Can I use this rod, Ben?" Anna asks, holding the rod in her hands. + +"Sure, Anna, you can use it. What are you going to do with it?" Ben asks, curious. + +"I'm going to increase my tower with it. Watch!" Anna says, excited. She puts the rod on top of her tower and adds more blocks around it. Her tower becomes taller and taller. + +"Wow, Anna, your tower is very tall! It is taller than mine!" Ben says, amazed. He looks at Anna's tower and claps his hands. + +"Thank you, Ben. Your tower is very nice too. Do you want to play with my tower?" Anna asks, kindly. + +"Yes, please, Anna. Can we make a bridge between our towers?" Ben asks, happily. + +"Of course, Ben. That sounds fun. Let's make a bridge!" Anna says, cheerfully. + +They use more blocks to make a bridge between their towers. They pretend that their towers are castles and that they are the kings and queens of the castles. They have a lot of fun playing with their towers and bridge. They are peaceful and friendly. They share their blocks and their rod. They are good friends. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they go to the park with their moms. Lily sees a big slide. She wants to go on it. She asks Max to come with her. + +Max is scared of the slide. He thinks it is too high and fast. He says no to Lily. He wants to play with the swings. Lily is sad. She does not want to play with the swings. She wants to go on the slide. She says bye to Max and runs to the slide. + +Max watches Lily go on the slide. He sees her smile and laugh. He feels lonely. He wishes he was not scared. He tries to play with the swings, but he does not have fun. He looks at Lily again. She is having fun with other kids. She does not see Max. She ignores him. + +Max feels worry in his tummy. He thinks Lily does not like him anymore. He thinks he is a bad friend. He wants to say sorry to Lily. He wants to play with her again. He gets off the swing and walks to the slide. + +Lily sees Max coming. She is happy. She misses Max. She does not ignore him. She says hi to Max and asks him to join her. Max says sorry to Lily. He says he was scared of the slide. Lily says it is okay. She says she was scared too, but she tried it and it was fun. She says Max can try it too, if he wants. She says she will help him. + +Max feels lucky. He has a good friend. He decides to try the slide. He holds Lily's hand and climbs the ladder. He sits on the slide and looks down. He feels scared, but he also feels brave. He says ready, set, go and slides down. He feels the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He feels happy. He laughs and says wow. Lily waits for him at the bottom. She hugs him and says good job. They both smile and go on the slide again. They have fun. They are friends. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. One day, they saw a big freezer with a lock on it. They wondered what was inside. + +"Maybe there are ice creams or cakes or toys," Sara said. + +"Let's open it and see," Ben said. He tried to pull the lock, but it was too hard. + +"Let me try," Sara said. She pushed the lock, but it did not move. + +They tried together, but the lock was still stuck. They got angry and frustrated. + +"I want to see what's inside!" Ben shouted. + +"Me too!" Sara shouted. + +They started to cry and kick the freezer. They made a lot of noise. + +Mom heard them and came to the kitchen. She saw them crying and kicking the freezer. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. + +"We want to open the freezer!" Sara and Ben said. + +"Why?" Mom asked. + +"Because it's interesting!" Sara and Ben said. + +Mom shook her head. She explained to them that the freezer was not a toy, but a place to keep food cold. She told them that they could not open it without the key, and that the key was only for grown-ups. She said that they could hurt themselves or spoil the food if they tried to open it. + +She also told them that crying and kicking was not a good way to solve problems. She said that they should ask for help or find something else to do if they could not get what they wanted. + +She hugged them and dried their tears. She asked them to say sorry to the freezer and to each other. She also gave them a cookie and a glass of milk. + +Sara and Ben said sorry to the freezer and to each other. They ate their cookie and drank their milk. They felt better. + +They learned that the freezer was not interesting, but important. They also learned that crying and kicking was not helpful, but asking and listening was. They decided to play with their toys instead. They had fun. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the garage. It has many things inside. They see a shiny thing with a point. It is a needle. + +"Look, Tom, what is this?" Sara asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is for sewing," Tom says. + +"Can we test it?" Sara says. + +"I don't think so. It looks sharp. It can hurt you," Tom says. + +But Sara is curious. She wants to test the needle. She picks it up and pokes her finger. She feels a pain. She drops the needle and cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts, Tom, it hurts!" Sara says. + +Tom runs to her and hugs her. He sees blood on her finger. He is scared. + +"Let's go to mom. She can help you," Tom says. + +They run to the house and find mom. She is elderly, but she is kind and smart. She sees Sara's finger and knows what to do. She washes it and puts a band-aid on it. She kisses Sara and Tom. + +"Are you okay, Sara?" mom asks. + +"Yes, mom. I'm sorry. I was testing the needle. It was a bad idea," Sara says. + +"It's okay, Sara. I'm glad you are not hurt badly. But you have to be careful. Some things are not for playing. They are for grown-ups. Do you understand?" mom says. + +"Yes, mom. I understand. Thank you, mom. I love you," Sara says. + +"I love you too, Sara. And you too, Tom. You are a good friend. Now, why don't you play with something else? I have some cookies for you," mom says. + +Sara and Tom smile. They hug mom and say thank you. They go to the kitchen and eat the cookies. They are happy. They learned a lesson. They will not test the needle again. +Tom is a big boy. He likes to run and jump and play. He wants to be fast and strong. He sees a medal on the wall. It is shiny and has a star on it. He asks his mom, "What is that?" + +Mom says, "That is a medal. Dad got it when he ran in a race. He was very fast and he won. He was happy and proud." + +Tom says, "I want a medal too. Can I run in a race?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can. There is a race for kids next week. You can practice every day. You have to be busy and work hard. Then you can be fast and win a medal too." + +Tom says, "Okay, I will. I will be busy and work hard. I will be fast and win a medal. I will be happy and proud like Dad." He hugs Mom and runs outside. He starts to run and jump and play. He is busy and he is happy. He wants to be like Dad. He wants a medal. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big tree with red apples. They want to eat some apples, but they are too high. + +"Let's get a stick and strike the apples," Ben says. He finds a long stick and swings it at the tree. But he misses the apples and hits a bee's nest. + +"Oh no, bees!" Anna shouts. She runs away from the tree. Ben drops the stick and follows her. The bees are angry and chase them. + +They see a small house near the park. The door is open. They run inside and close the door. The bees cannot get in. + +"Are you okay?" Ben asks Anna. He has a sting on his arm. It hurts. + +"I'm okay," Anna says. She has a sting on her leg. It hurts too. + +They look around the house. They see a table with a cake. The cake has cream and berries. It looks sweet. + +"Maybe we can have some cake," Anna says. She is hungry. + +"Maybe the cake is for someone else," Ben says. He is hungry too, but he is scared. + +They hear a voice outside. It is a woman. She sounds nice. + +"Hello, children," the woman says. "I saw you run into my house. Are you in trouble?" + +Anna and Ben open the door. They see the woman. She has a basket with more apples. She smiles. + +"We are sorry, ma'am," Anna says. "We were playing with the apples and we struck the bees. They stung us and we ran away." + +The woman looks at their stings. She feels sorry for them. + +"Poor children," she says. "Come, I have some ice and honey for your stings. And you can have some cake too. It is sweet and fresh. I made it for my grandchildren, but they are not here today." + +Anna and Ben smile. They thank the woman. They follow her to the table. They eat some cake. It is sweet and delicious. They forget about the bees and the apples. They are happy. +Lily liked to be organized. She had a place for everything in her room. She liked to complete her puzzles and put them back in their boxes. She liked to color her pictures and hang them on the wall. She liked to make her bed and tidy her toys. + +One day, Lily's cousin Max came to visit. Max did not like to be organized. He liked to make a mess and leave it. He liked to mix up the puzzles and rip the pictures. He liked to jump on the bed and throw the toys. + +Lily was not happy. She tried to tell Max to stop, but he did not listen. He said it was fun to be messy. He said he did not care about Lily's things. He said he was hungry and wanted a snack. + +Lily's mom had made some cherry pies for them. She put them on the table to cool. She told Lily and Max to wait until they were ready. She said they could have one slice each. + +Lily waited patiently. She smelled the sweet pies and licked her lips. She thought about how good they would taste. She hoped Max would behave and share. + +Max did not wait. He sneaked into the kitchen and saw the pies. He thought they looked yummy. He did not care about Lily or her mom. He grabbed a whole pie and ran to his room. + +Lily heard a noise and followed Max. She saw him with the pie in his hands. She saw the crumbs and the juice on the floor. She saw the empty spot on the table. She was very angry. + +She yelled at Max and tried to take the pie back. Max did not want to give it up. He pushed Lily and made her fall. He bit into the pie and smiled. + +But then he felt a pain in his mouth. He spit out the pie and saw something red and hard. He had bitten into a cherry pit. He had broken his tooth. He started to cry. + +Lily's mom heard the commotion and came to see what was wrong. She saw the mess and the pie and the pit and the tooth. She was very disappointed. + +She scolded Max and took him to the dentist. She apologized to Lily and gave her a hug. She said she was proud of her for being organized and complete. She said she could have the other pie as a reward. + +Lily smiled and thanked her mom. She cut a slice of the pie and ate it. It was delicious. She was happy. She thought Max had learned his lesson. She hoped he would be more organized and complete next time. +Anna and Ben like to play with their toy cars and trucks in the garden. They make roads and bridges with sand and stones. They have a big yellow crane that can lift and move things. Anna likes to be the bossy one. She tells Ben what to do with the crane. + +"Ben, put the crane here. We need to make a tall tower with these blocks," Anna says. + +"But I want to use the crane to dig a hole," Ben says. + +"No, you have to do what I say. I am the boss of the crane," Anna says. + +Ben is not happy. He does not like to be bossed around. He looks around and sees a real crane in the street. It is working on a new building. Ben has an idea. + +"Anna, look! A real crane!" Ben says. + +Anna looks up and sees the crane. She is amazed. She has never seen such a big crane before. She wants to see it closer. + +"Wow! Let's go and see it!" Anna says. + +She runs towards the street, forgetting about the toy crane. Ben smiles. He picks up the toy crane and follows her. He recognizes the man who is driving the real crane. It is his uncle Joe. + +"Hi, uncle Joe!" Ben says. + +"Hi, Ben! And who is this?" uncle Joe says, pointing at Anna. + +"This is Anna. She is my friend. She likes to play with the crane, but she is very bossy," Ben says. + +Uncle Joe laughs. He lowers the crane and lets Anna and Ben see it. He shows them how it works and lets them press some buttons. Anna and Ben are very happy. They forget about their fight. They thank uncle Joe and go back to the garden. They share the toy crane and play nicely together. They learn that it is more fun to be friends than to be bossy. +Anna and Ben are playing in the living room. They have a big carpet with roads and houses on it. They like to pretend that they are driving cars and trucks on the carpet. + +"Vroom, vroom, I'm a fire truck!" Ben says, making a loud noise. He moves his red truck along the carpet, stopping at a house. "There is a fire, I have to send water to put it out!" + +"Whoosh, whoosh, I'm a helicopter!" Anna says, spinning her yellow toy in the air. She flies over the carpet, looking for a place to land. "I have to send help to the people in trouble!" + +They play for a long time, making sounds and stories with their toys. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +But then, Anna gets too dizzy from spinning her helicopter. She falls down on the carpet and feels sick. She closes her eyes and holds her head. + +"Anna, are you okay?" Ben asks, worried. He puts down his truck and goes to her. He sees that she is pale and sweaty. + +"I feel bad, Ben. I'm dizzy and I want to lie down," Anna says, weakly. She opens her eyes and sees Ben's face. + +"Don't worry, Anna. I'll send for mom. She'll make you feel better," Ben says, bravely. He runs to the door and calls for mom. He hopes that Anna will be okay soon. He loves his sister and he wants to play with her again. +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a yellow ball that bounced very high. They always wanted to bounce the ball higher and higher, even when their mom told them to be careful. + +One day, they decided to bounce the ball in the living room, where there was a big window. They thought it would be fun to see how high the ball could go. They took turns to throw the ball and catch it, and each time they tried to increase the height of the bounce. + +"Look, Lily, I can make the ball touch the ceiling!" Tim said, as he threw the ball with all his strength. + +"Wow, Tim, that's amazing! Let me try!" Lily said, as she grabbed the ball from him. + +She threw the ball as hard as she could, but she missed the ceiling. Instead, the ball hit the window and broke it. The glass shattered and made a loud noise. Tim and Lily were scared and dropped the ball. + +Their mom heard the noise and came running to the living room. She saw the broken window, the glass on the floor, and the yellow ball. She was very angry and sad. + +"Tim and Lily, what have you done? You broke the window and made a mess! You could have hurt yourselves or someone else! How could you be so careless and disobedient?" she shouted. + +Tim and Lily felt very sorry and ashamed. They did not know what to say. They wished they had listened to their mom and played with the ball outside or in their room. + +Their mom made them clean up the glass and the ball. She also told them they had to pay for the window with their allowance. They had no more money to buy new toys or candy. They had to stay in their room and be quiet for the rest of the day. + +They learned their lesson: they should not play with things that can break or hurt, and they should always obey their mom. They also learned to appreciate their toys and share them with each other. They never bounced the ball in the living room again. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big tub of water and some soap. They like to make bubbles with the soap and blow them in the air. + +"Look, I made a big bubble!" Anna says. She holds a wand with soap on it and blows gently. + +"Wow, that's nice!" Ben says. He tries to make a bubble too, but he blows too hard and the soap splashes on his face. + +"Oops, sorry!" Anna says. She laughs. + +Ben wipes his face with his sleeve. He is not happy. He wants to make a big bubble too. + +"Give me the wand!" he says. He reaches for the wand in Anna's hand. + +"No, it's my turn!" Anna says. She pulls the wand away from Ben. + +"Please, let me try!" Ben says. He tries to grab the wand again. + +"No, you had your turn!" Anna says. She is bossy. She pushes Ben away from the tub. + +Ben falls on the grass. He is wet and sad. He starts to cry. + +"Hey, what's going on here?" Mom says. She comes out of the house and sees Anna and Ben. + +"Anna pushed me!" Ben says. He points at Anna. + +"Anna, why did you push Ben?" Mom says. She looks at Anna. + +"Because he wanted my wand!" Anna says. She holds the wand tightly. + +"Anna, that's not nice. You have to share with your brother. You can take turns with the wand. And you don't push people. That's rude and dangerous. Say sorry to Ben." Mom says. + +Anna looks at Ben. He is still crying. She feels bad. + +"Sorry, Ben." Anna says. She gives him the wand. + +"Thank you, Anna." Ben says. He smiles. + +Mom hugs them both. + +"Good. Now, why don't you play nicely together? You can make more bubbles and have fun. But be careful with the soap. Don't splash it on your eyes. And don't push each other. OK?" Mom says. + +"OK, Mom." Anna and Ben say. + +They nod and go back to the tub. They make bubbles and blow them in the air. They laugh and have fun. They are not bossy or sad anymore. They are happy. +Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make noises like vroom and beep when they move the cars. + +One day, they find a big car in the garage. It is red and shiny. It has four wheels and a steering wheel. Sam says, "Let's drive this car. It looks fun." Tom says, "OK, but be careful. This is not a toy car. This is a real car." + +They climb into the car and close the door. Sam sits in the driver's seat and Tom sits next to him. Sam turns the key and the car starts. It makes a loud noise. Sam pushes the pedal and the car moves. It goes fast and slow, left and right. Sam and Tom laugh and scream. They think they are driving the car. + +But they are not driving the car. They are driving the car crazy. The car bumps into the wall, the trash can, the bike, and the fence. It makes a lot of noise and mess. Sam and Tom do not see what they are doing. They only see the road in front of them. + +A person hears the noise and comes to the garage. It is Sam's mom. She sees the car and the mess. She is angry and scared. She runs to the car and opens the door. She says, "Sam, Tom, what are you doing? Stop this car right now. You are in big trouble." + +She takes the key and turns off the car. She pulls Sam and Tom out of the car. They are dizzy and confused. They do not understand why she is angry. They say, "But mom, we were just driving the car. It was fun." + +She says, "No, you were not driving the car. You were breaking the car and everything else. You could have hurt yourself or someone else. Driving a car is not a game. It is dangerous. You are not allowed to touch the car ever again. Do you understand?" + +Sam and Tom nod their heads. They are sorry and sad. They say, "Yes, mom, we understand. We are sorry. We will not touch the car ever again." + +She says, "Good. Now go to your room and think about what you did. And no more cars for you today. Only books and puzzles." + +She takes them to their room and closes the door. She sighs and shakes her head. She goes back to the garage and looks at the car and the mess. She says, "Oh, boy. This is going to cost a lot of money and time to fix. How did they get the key anyway?" +Sara was a tall girl who liked to clap. She clapped when she was happy, when she was sad, when she was bored, and when she was excited. She clapped so much that her hands hurt sometimes, but she did not care. She thought clapping was the best thing in the world. + +One day, Sara saw a calendar on the wall. It had pictures of animals and numbers. She wanted to know what it was. She asked her mom, who was busy in the kitchen. + +"Mom, what is this?" Sara pointed to the calendar. + +"That is a calendar, Sara. It shows the days and the months. It helps us remember important things, like birthdays and holidays." Mom explained. + +"Can I clap for the calendar?" Sara asked. + +Mom smiled. "Sure, you can clap for the calendar. But not too loud, okay? You might disturb the neighbors." + +Sara nodded. She clapped softly for the calendar. She liked the colors and the shapes. She wondered what each animal was called. She decided to ask her mom later. + +The next day, Sara saw a new picture on the calendar. It was a cake with candles. She asked her mom what it meant. + +"Today is your birthday, Sara. You are four years old now. That is why there is a cake on the calendar." Mom said. + +Sara was surprised. She did not know she had a birthday. She felt happy and special. She clapped loudly for the calendar. + +"Can I have a cake too?" Sara asked. + +"Of course, you can. We have a cake for you in the fridge. And some presents too. Do you want to see them?" Mom asked. + +Sara nodded. She followed her mom to the fridge. She saw a big cake with her name on it. She also saw some wrapped boxes. She wondered what was inside. + +"Happy birthday, Sara. You are a big girl now. You can open your presents and blow the candles. But first, can you do something for me?" Mom asked. + +"What is it, Mom?" Sara asked. + +"Can you give me a hug and say thank you?" Mom asked. + +Sara smiled. She hugged her mom and said thank you. She realized that clapping was not the only way to show her feelings. She could also use words and hugs. She learned that being grateful was more important than being loud. + +The end. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. Tom has a bike. Lily does not have a bike yet. She wants to ride a bike too. + +One day, Tom says to Lily, "Do you want to ride my bike? I can help you. It is fun to ride a bike." + +Lily says, "Yes, please. I want to try. Thank you, Tom." + +Tom and Lily go to the bike. Tom holds the bike for Lily. Lily gets on the bike. She puts her feet on the pedals. She tries to move the bike. But the bike is too big for Lily. She cannot reach the pedals well. She falls off the bike. + +Lily is sad. She cries. She says, "I cannot ride a bike. I am too small. It is not fun." + +Tom is sorry. He hugs Lily. He says, "Do not be sad, Lily. You can ride a bike. You just need a smaller bike. Maybe you can get a bike for your birthday. Then we can ride bikes together. It will be fun." + +Lily stops crying. She smiles. She says, "Maybe you are right, Tom. I hope I get a bike for my birthday. Then I can ride with you. You are a good friend, Tom." + +Tom and Lily go back to the park. They play with the ball. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play at the beach. They loved to watch the big waves and the people who surfed on them. Sometimes they wished they could surf too, but their mom said they were too little and it was dangerous. + +One day, their mom had to go to the store and asked their dad to watch them. But their dad was busy reading a book and did not pay attention. Lily and Ben saw a surfboard lying on the sand. It was brown and shiny and looked like fun. + +"Let's try it!" Lily said to Ben. "We can surf like the big people!" + +Ben was scared, but he did not want to seem like a baby. He followed Lily to the surfboard and they dragged it to the water. They climbed on it and tried to paddle, but the waves were too strong and they fell off. They got wet and cold and scared. They cried for help, but no one heard them. + +Their dad finally looked up from his book and saw them in the water. He ran to them and pulled them out. He was very angry and worried. He hugged them and then scolded them. + +"What were you thinking?" he said. "You could have drowned! You know you are not allowed to surf! You disobeyed me and your mom! You are very naughty!" + +He took them back to their towel and made them sit there. He said they were punished and could not play anymore. He also said he would tell their mom what they did. + +Lily and Ben felt very sorry and ashamed. They realized they had made a big mistake. They apologized to their dad and promised to never do it again. They learned that surfing was not a game and that they should listen to their parents. They also learned that being brave did not mean being foolish. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a good dog who always listened to his owner. One day, Max went for a walk with his owner and they saw a cat. Max wanted to chase the cat, but his owner said, "No, Max. You must be obedient and stay by my side." + +Suddenly, they heard a loud sound. It was thunder! Max didn't like thunder because it was too loud. His owner said, "Don't worry, Max. We'll go home soon." But then, it started to rain. Max and his owner ran as fast as they could, but they got wet. + +When they got home, Max was very happy to be inside. He lay down on his bed and his owner tied a warm blanket around him. Max felt cozy and safe. He said, "Thank you, owner. You always take care of me." His owner smiled and said, "I love you, Max. You are the best dog." Suddenly, lightning struck outside, but Max wasn't scared anymore because he knew his owner was there to protect him. +Once upon a time, there was a big giraffe named Gigi. Gigi had a very wide neck and loved to eat leaves from tall trees. One day, Gigi was walking in the jungle when she saw a juicy tree with lots of leaves. She tried to pick the leaves with her long tongue, but they were too high up. + +Just then, a little monkey named Max came by and saw Gigi struggling. "What's wrong, Gigi?" Max asked. "I can't reach the leaves on this tree," Gigi replied sadly. "Don't worry, I can help you," Max said cheerfully. Max climbed up the tree and picked lots of leaves for Gigi to eat. + +Gigi was so happy and grateful that she gave Max a big hug with her wide neck. "Thank you, Max. You're such a good friend," Gigi said happily. Max smiled and said, "No problem, Gigi. That's what friends are for." From then on, Gigi and Max were the best of friends and always helped each other out whenever they could. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Lily. She loved to explore and discover new things. One day, she found a present wrapped in shiny paper. She was so excited to open it and see what was inside. + +Lily tore off the wrapping paper and found a beautiful necklace with the word "True" written on it. She put it on and felt so happy. But as she was walking home, a big, scary dog chased after her. Lily tried to run away, but she tripped and fell. The necklace broke and she lost it forever. + +Lily was very sad and wished she never found the necklace. She learned that sometimes things that seem good can turn out to be bad in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals who lived in the forest. They were friends, but sometimes they did not get along. One day, a little rabbit found a jar of honey. He wanted to keep it all for himself and not share with his friends. + +The other animals were sad and felt left out. They decided to unite and talk to the rabbit. They explained that sharing is important and that it makes everyone happy. The rabbit realized that he was wrong and decided to share the honey with his friends. + +The animals were so happy and they all shared the warm honey together. They learned that sharing is important and that it makes everyone feel good. From that day on, they always shared and never fought again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an old teddy bear named Brownie. Brownie was very funny because he had a big smile on his face all the time. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her, "Lily, do you want to weigh yourself?" Lily didn't know what "weigh" meant, so her mom explained, "Weigh means to see how heavy you are." Lily got on the scale and her mom said, "You weigh 30 pounds!" + +Lily picked up Brownie and asked, "Mommy, how much does Brownie weigh?" Her mom replied, "Well, let's see." They put Brownie on the scale and he weighed 1 pound. Lily laughed and said, "Brownie is so light!" + +From that day on, Lily loved to weigh herself and her toys. She thought it was so much fun to see how heavy or light they were. And every time she played with Brownie, she couldn't help but smile at his funny face. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park with his mommy. They would swing and slide and play together. + +One day, Timmy and his mommy went to the park for a picnic. They brought sandwiches and fruit and a napkin to wipe their mouths. Timmy was very hungry and ate his sandwich quickly. + +"Timmy, make sure you use your napkin to wipe your mouth," said his mommy. + +"I will, mommy," replied Timmy. + +After they finished their lunch, Timmy and his mommy went to play on the swings again. Timmy was so happy to have a regular day at the park with his mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved taking baths in her gray bathtub. Her mommy would always serve her some bubbles to play with. Lily loved to splash and play with the bubbles. + +One day, Lily's mommy asked her to serve her some soap. Lily was happy to help her mommy. She grabbed the soap and handed it to her mommy. Her mommy was very proud of her for being such a good helper. + +After the bath was done, Lily's mommy wrapped her up in a cozy towel and gave her a big hug. Lily felt so happy and warm inside. She loved spending time with her mommy in the bathtub. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max liked to run and play with his toys. One day, Max saw a knife on the ground. He didn't know what it was, so he sniffed it. Suddenly, the knife bit Max! Max yelped and ran away. + +Max's owner, Lily, saw Max running away and followed him. When she found Max, he was very calm. Lily looked at Max's leg and saw a big bite mark. She took Max to the vet. + +The vet said that Max needed medicine to make him feel better. Max took his medicine and felt much better. But, Max never forgot about the knife. He always stayed away from sharp things after that day. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very old and her hair was white like snow. She lived in a small house with her cat. One day, the old lady wanted to bathe. She filled a big tub with warm water and added some bubbles. She took off her clothes and got into the tub. She washed her skin with soap and felt very clean. After she finished, she put on her nightgown and went to bed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Sundays because they were lazy days. One Sunday, Lily went to the park to play. She saw her friend, Tom, and said, "Hi Tom! Do you want to play with me?" + +Tom said, "Sure, I want to swing." + +Lily said, "I want to hug you first." + +Tom said, "Okay, I like hugs." + +So, Lily hugged Tom and they played together all day. They had so much fun that they didn't want Sunday to end. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who lived alone in a big house. She loved to bake cookies and share them with her friends. One day, she heard a noise in her attic. She went up to see what it was, and she saw a little bird trapped in a cage. The bird was sad and scared. + +The old lady tried to open the cage, but it was locked. She wanted to save the bird, so she called her neighbor, a little girl named Lily. Lily came over and looked at the bird. "We need to save it!" she said. They tried to find the key, but they couldn't. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a big cat that had come into the house. The cat saw the bird and wanted to eat it. The old lady and Lily tried to scare the cat away, but it was too late. The cat caught the bird and ate it. The old lady and Lily were very sad. They wished they could have saved the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went for a walk in the park with her mommy. They walked and walked until they found a big tree with a swing hanging from one of its branches. Lily was so happy because she loved swings. + +As she was swinging, Lily saw a bird flying high in the sky. She pointed and said, "Look mommy, birdie in sight!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Lily, it's a beautiful sight." + +After playing on the swing for a while, Lily and her mommy walked back home. When they got home, they found that Lily's daddy had cooked dinner. Lily was so grateful and said, "Thank you, daddy, for cooking dinner. I love you!" + +And so, Lily had a wonderful day finding new things to see and being grateful for the little things in life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and do cartwheels in the grass. One day, she fell and hurt her knee. She cried and cried until a lovely nurse came to help her. + +The nurse cleaned Lily's knee and put a bandage on it. Lily felt much better and thanked the nurse. The nurse smiled and said, "It's my job to help people when they're hurt." + +Lily learned that nurses are very kind and helpful. She decided that when she grew up, she wanted to be a nurse too. The moral of the story is that it's important to help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the big, beautiful landscape around her home. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and they found a big, old house. + +Lily's mommy told her to be careful because the house looked spooky. Lily was brave and wanted to explore the house, but it was locked. She couldn't get inside. + +As they continued their walk, they found a garden with lots of different plants. Lily's mommy warned her not to eat anything that looked spicy because it might hurt her tummy. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went back home. As they were getting ready for bed, Lily remembered the locked house and wondered what was inside. She also thought about the spicy plants in the garden. She hoped she would get to explore the house one day, but she knew she had to be careful and listen to her mommy's advice about what to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because her mommy and daddy were going to take her to a famous park. But when they got there, she saw a big slide that scared her. She didn't want to go up the stairs to the top. + +Her mommy said, "Don't be afraid, Lily. You can do it! I encourage you to try." + +But Lily was still scared. Then, a little boy came up to her and said, "I was scared too, but I went down the slide and it was so much fun! Come on, I'll go with you." + +Lily felt better with her new friend and they went up the stairs together. When they got to the top, they were both very brave and went down the slide. Lily felt so proud of herself for being brave and going up the stairs. She had a great time at the famous park with her mommy, daddy, and new friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and run around outside. But one day, he got very dirty and needed to take a bath. His mom helped him and he splashed in the water and had fun. + +After his bath, Timmy felt very powerful. He ran around the house and felt like he could do anything. His mom told him that he was gifted and could do great things in life. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to take a bath every day so he could feel powerful and use his gifted abilities. And he lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a silly bee named Benny. Benny loved to fly around and collect nectar from flowers. One day, Benny saw a flower that he really liked and he rushed over to it. + +But when Benny landed on the flower, he saw that there was already another bee there. The other bee was bigger and stronger than Benny, so Benny decided to fly away. + +As Benny flew away, he realized that he had left his favorite flower behind. He felt sad, but then he remembered all of the other flowers he could visit. So Benny continued to fly around and collect nectar, feeling happy once again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily had a shiny chain that she loved to wear around her neck. She was very proud of it. One day, while playing in the park, Lily accidentally dropped her chain and lost it in the grass. She was very sad and cried a lot. + +But then Lily remembered that she was an independent girl who could do things on her own. She decided to look for her chain by herself. She searched and searched, and finally found it hiding in the grass. She was so happy and proud of herself for finding it. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep a better hold on her chain so she wouldn't lose it again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big purple balloon that she loved very much. One day, she was walking in the countryside and she saw a barn. She wanted to go inside but the door was locked. + +Lily saw a farmer nearby and she asked him, "Can you help me open the door to the barn?" The farmer replied, "I can try, but I don't have the key." Lily was disappointed but she didn't give up. She said, "Maybe we can find another way to get inside." + +Together, Lily and the farmer looked around and they found a small window that was open. The farmer lifted Lily up and she crawled through the window. Inside the barn, Lily saw many animals like cows, horses, and chickens. She was so happy and she played with them for a while. When it was time to go home, Lily thanked the farmer and said, "I had so much fun! I love the barn and I love the color purple." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his cool toy car. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Timmy was so happy to see Billy and he wanted to show him his cool toy car. + +"Hey Billy, come see my cool toy car!" said Timmy. + +"Wow, that's a really cool object," said Billy. + +Timmy and Billy played with the toy car for a while, but then Billy accidentally broke it. Timmy was very upset and started to cry. + +"I'm sorry Timmy, I didn't mean to break your cool toy car," said Billy. + +"It's okay, but you can't come over to play anymore," said Timmy. + +Timmy was too upset to invite Billy over to play again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lively dog named Max. Max loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Max went to the park and saw a flea on his fur. The flea was very small and Max didn't like it. He wanted to get rid of the flea, but he didn't know how. + +Max saw his friend, a cat named Lily, and requested her help. Lily was very kind and agreed to help Max. She told Max to lie down and she combed his fur with a special comb. The flea was gone and Max was very happy. + +But then, Max saw a bone and he wanted it. Lily also wanted the bone and they started to fight. They both wanted the bone, but they couldn't share it. Suddenly, a bird flew by and took the bone. Max and Lily were sad, but they learned that it's better to share than to fight. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved ice cream more than anything in the world. One day, he went to the ice cream truck to get his favorite flavor, chocolate. But when he got there, he saw a new flavor called "original". + +Timmy asked the ice cream man, "What does original taste like?" The ice cream man said, "It tastes like vanilla, but it's special because it's the first flavor ever made." Timmy thought that sounded cool, so he got a scoop of original ice cream. + +As he was eating it, Timmy said to his friend, "This is the best ice cream I've ever had!" His friend tried it too and said, "Wow, you're right! This is really good!" From that day on, Timmy and his friend always got original ice cream when they went to the ice cream truck. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. But sometimes, when she went to sleep at night, she had bad dreams called nightmares. They made her scared and she would cry out for her mommy. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her about a special power she had inside her called acceptance. This power could help her face her fears and make them go away. Lily was stubborn at first and didn't want to try it, but her mommy explained that it was important to be brave and not let the nightmares control her. + +So that night, when Lily went to bed, she closed her eyes and thought about accepting the nightmare. She imagined it as a little monster that she could hug and make friends with. And soon, the nightmare disappeared and she slept peacefully all night long. + +From that day on, Lily knew that she had the power of acceptance inside her and she was no longer afraid of the dark or the nightmares. The moral of the story is that sometimes, facing your fears and accepting them can make them go away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and exploring the world around her. One day, she saw a spider crawling on the ground. The spider seemed very interesting to her, so she went closer to take a look. + +"Hi spider, what are you doing?" Lily asked. + +"I'm trying to build a web to catch some food," the spider replied. + +Lily watched the spider work for a while and was amazed at how successful it was at building its web. But then, as she was about to leave, she accidentally stepped on the spider and killed it. + +Lily felt very sad and cried for a long time. She realized that even though the spider seemed small and unimportant, it was still a living creature that deserved to be treated with care and respect. From that day on, Lily promised to be more careful and gentle with all the creatures she encountered. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a beautiful reef with his friends. One day, Nemo's friend, Dory, said, "Let's gather some shells for our home!" Nemo and Dory swam around the reef and found many pretty shells. + +Suddenly, they saw a big, dead fish. Nemo was scared and asked Dory, "What happened to that fish?" Dory said, "I don't know, but let's swim away from it." They swam as fast as they could and soon forgot about the dead fish. + +When they got back to their home in the reef, they showed their friends the shells they gathered. Their friends were so happy and said, "These shells are beautiful! Thank you for gathering them for us." Nemo was proud of himself and felt happy that he could help his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a big box in her backyard. She wanted to open it, but it was too heavy. So, she asked her mom for help. + +"Mom, can you help me open this box?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, let's open it together," her mom replied. + +When they opened the box, they saw that it was full of water. Lily's mom noticed that the water was bad and smelled funny. She told Lily that they needed to drain the water out of the box. + +Lily helped her mom by holding the bucket while her mom drained the bad water out. Once they were done, they closed the box and put it away. Lily was happy that she got to help her mom and learn about draining bad water. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to help his mommy in the kitchen. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to help prepare dinner. Timmy was very excited and felt very brave. + +Timmy's mommy asked him to wash the vegetables in the sink. Timmy washed the vegetables and put them in a bowl. Then, his mommy asked him to put the bowl in the dishwasher. Timmy was a little scared of the dishwasher, but he felt brave and did it anyway. + +After dinner was ready, Timmy's mommy said, "Thank you for helping me prepare dinner, Timmy. You were very brave to put the bowl in the dishwasher." Timmy smiled and felt very proud of himself. From that day on, Timmy always helped his mommy prepare dinner and put the dishes in the dishwasher. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in her backyard with her toys. One day, she saw a butterfly flying near the fence. She wanted to catch it, but she was scared to go near the fence. + +Her mom saw her looking at the butterfly and asked, "Do you want to catch it?" Lily nodded her head. "I promise I will hold your hand and we can catch it together," her mom said. Lily felt happy and safe holding her mom's hand. + +They walked towards the fence and Lily saw that it was very tall. "It's not fair that I can't see the butterfly," she said. Her mom picked her up and they caught the butterfly. Lily felt proud and happy that she caught it with her mom's help. From that day on, Lily wasn't scared of the fence anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a passport. He wanted to go on a trip to a faraway land. He was very grumpy because he couldn't find his passport. He looked in his bag, under his bed, and even in the fridge, but he couldn't find it. + +Then, he remembered that he had laid it on the table. He went back to the table and there it was! He felt very happy and excited to go on his trip. He packed his bags and went to the airport. When he arrived at the airport, he showed his passport to the nice lady at the desk and she let him on the plane. + +He had a great time on his trip and when he came back home, he made sure to put his passport in a safe place so he wouldn't lose it again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to class every day with her friends. One day, her teacher had a surprise for them. She brought in a big box and asked the children to guess what was inside. They were all excited and curious. + +When the teacher opened the box, they were all confused. Inside the box was a big, fluffy bunny! The bunny hopped around the classroom and made everyone laugh. Lily was so happy and said to her friend, "This is the best surprise ever!" + +After the bunny left, the teacher asked the class to draw pictures of the surprise. Lily drew a picture of the bunny and showed it to her teacher. The teacher smiled and said, "Great job, Lily! You were not confused at all." Lily felt proud of herself and went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he went to the park to play with his friends. They saw a big hill and wanted to climb it. Timmy's friend, Billy, had a camera and wanted to take a picture from the top of the hill. + +Timmy and his friends started to climb the hill. Timmy saw a big rock at the top of the hill and wanted to push it down. He thought it would be fun. But Billy told him not to do it because it might hurt someone. + +When they got to the top of the hill, Billy took a picture with his camera. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was the rock Timmy wanted to push! It was rolling down the hill and almost hit a poor old man who was walking his dog. + +Timmy felt bad for wanting to push the rock. He realized that it was not safe to do things that could hurt others. He apologized to Billy and the old man and promised to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy whistle. He would blow it all day long and make lots of noise. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a bird in a cage and felt sad. Timmy wanted to help the bird. He asked the park keeper to release the bird. The park keeper agreed and released the bird from the cage. Timmy was so happy that he blew his whistle like crazy to celebrate the bird's freedom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and build tall towers with her blocks. One day, Lily's mom took her to the park to play. There was a big, unusual structure in the park that Lily had never seen before. It was made of metal and had lots of twists and turns. + +Lily was scared of the unusual structure and didn't want to play on it. But her mom encouraged her to try it out. Lily slowly climbed up the structure, feeling more and more scared with each step. When she finally reached the top, she realized that she loved the view from up there. + +From that day on, Lily loved playing on the unusual structure. She would climb up and down it with ease and even started to make new friends while playing on it. Lily realized that sometimes things that seem scary at first can turn out to be really fun. She didn't hate the unusual structure anymore, in fact, she loved it! +Once upon a time, there was a big river. On the river, there was a boat. The boat was big and strong. It was a mighty boat. The boat went up and down the river. The boat had a flag on it. The flag was red and had a star on it. + +One day, a little girl saw the boat. She recognized it from a book she had read. She was so happy to see the mighty boat in real life. She waved at the boat and the people on the boat waved back. The little girl felt very special because she recognized the boat. + +From that day on, the little girl would always look for the mighty boat when she went to the river. She loved seeing it and waving at the people on the boat. The boat made her feel happy and excited. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. One day, he went outside to ride his bike. But when he looked at his bike, he saw that the tire was flat. His mom came outside and saw the tire too. She said, "Let's clean it off and see if we can find out what happened." + +Timmy's mom got a wet rag and wiped off the tire. Then, she saw a sharp rock stuck in the tire. She took the rock out and put a new tire on the bike. Timmy was so happy to ride his bike again! He said, "Thank you, Mommy, for cleaning my tire and fixing my bike!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved robots and had a big collection of them. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came to visit him. Billy saw Timmy's robots and asked if he could borrow one to play with. Timmy was polite and said yes. + +Billy played with the robot for a while, but then accidentally broke it. He felt bad and told Timmy what happened. Timmy was sad, but he forgave Billy for breaking his robot. Billy promised to be more careful next time and Timmy was happy to have such a polite friend. + +The next day, Billy brought Timmy a new robot to replace the one he broke. Timmy was so happy and thanked Billy for being so kind. From then on, Timmy and Billy played with the robots together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny lived in a cabin in the woods. He liked to play hide and seek with his friends. + +One day, Benny found a letter in the mailbox. He was so excited! "Look! A letter for me!" he said. His friend, Sammy, asked, "Who is it from?" Benny replied, "I don't know. Let's open it and find out!" + +Inside the letter was a treasure map. The map showed a hidden treasure in the woods. Benny and Sammy were so happy! They went on an adventure and found the treasure. They learned that sharing is important and decided to share the treasure with all their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard, where she had a tall palm tree. One day, Lily saw a tiny seed on the ground. She picked it up and asked her mom, "What is this?" + +Her mom replied, "It's a seed. If you plant it in the ground, it will grow into a big plant." + +Excitedly, Lily dug a small hole and planted the seed. Every day, she watered it and watched it carefully. After a few weeks, a small green plant started to grow. Lily was so happy! + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. She saw the plant and said, "That looks bad. It's not growing very well." + +But Lily replied, "No, it's not bad. It's growing slowly, but it will be big and strong one day, just like my palm tree!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to swim in the ocean. One day, Timmy was swimming and he saw a big shark. The shark was very scary and Timmy got scared. He tried to swim away, but he couldn't go fast enough. The shark was getting closer and closer. + +Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He remembered that his dad had taught him how to reverse swim. This means he could swim backwards! Timmy quickly turned around and started to swim backwards. The shark didn't know what to do and got confused. Timmy kept swimming backwards until he was far away from the shark. + +Timmy was very happy that he knew how to reverse swim. He got out of the water and was very wet. His mom gave him a big hug and told him how proud she was of him. Timmy felt very brave and happy that he had escaped from the scary shark. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat something tasty. Her mom gave her a cookie, and Lily took a big bite. "Mmm, this cookie tastes so good!" she said. + +But then, Lily accidentally dropped some crumbs on her dress. Her mom quickly gave her a napkin to wipe it off. "Thank you, Mommy," Lily said as she cleaned herself up. + +After finishing her cookie, Lily felt full and happy. She gave her mom a big hug and said, "That was the most tasty cookie ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat a yummy snack. She went to the fridge to find something to eat. When she opened the fridge, she saw a big, wide watermelon. + +Lily wanted to eat the watermelon, but it was too big for her to carry. She tried to lift it, but it was heavy. She had to resist the urge to eat it right away, so she asked her mom for help. + +Together, they cut the watermelon into small pieces and put them in a bowl. Lily was so happy to finally have a snack. She ate the watermelon and it was delicious! From that day on, Lily knew that sometimes it's important to resist doing something on your own and ask for help instead. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle where a king lived. The king was very rich and had many things, but he was also very bad. He would always disturb the people who lived near the castle. + +One day, a little boy named Jack was walking near the castle when he saw the king. The king looked very angry and was shouting at his soldiers. Jack was scared and ran away. + +Later that day, Jack met an old man who told him a secret. He said that there was a magic sword hidden in the castle that could defeat the bad king. Jack was brave and decided to find the sword. + +He sneaked into the castle and found the sword. But just as he was leaving, the king caught him. "What are you doing here?" the king asked. Jack was scared but he remembered the magic sword. He pulled it out and pointed it at the king. "I'm here to defeat you!" he said. The king was surprised and scared. He begged for mercy and promised to be good from then on. And so, Jack became a hero and saved the people from the bad king's disturbances. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a big castle. She was very sad because the sky was gloomy and it was raining outside. She wanted to go outside and play but she couldn't because of the rain. + +Suddenly, she saw a big ball and she decided to kick it. She kicked it so hard that it went flying in the air and landed in a puddle. The princess laughed and decided to go outside to play in the rain. + +She jumped in the puddles and splashed around. She even kicked the ball some more and had so much fun. The princess realized that even though the sky was gloomy, she could still have fun and be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat yummy snacks. One day, she was playing with her ball inside the house. Her mommy warned her not to throw the ball too high or it might hit the ceiling. + +Lily didn't listen to her mommy and threw the ball really high. The ball hit the ceiling and made a big hole. Lily's mommy was not happy and told her that she spoiled the ceiling. Lily felt sad and said sorry to her mommy. + +Her mommy forgave her and said, "Always listen to warnings, Lily. They are there to keep us safe and protect things we love." Lily learned her lesson and promised to be more careful in the future. From that day on, she always listened to her mommy's warnings. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved playing outside in the springtime. He would hop around and smell the pretty flowers. One day, Benny saw a little bird who looked very sad. Benny asked the bird why he was sad, and the bird said he was sad because he had no friends. + +Benny felt bad for the bird and wanted to be his friend. But when Benny asked the bird if he wanted to play, the bird refused. Benny was confused and didn't understand why the bird didn't want to be his friend. + +Benny's mommy told him that sometimes people refuse to be friends because they are scared or sad themselves. She told Benny that it's important to be kind to everyone, even if they refuse to be your friend. Benny learned that being kind can make a big difference in someone's life, and he felt happy knowing he tried to help the sad bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant. The ant was very sad because it had lost its way home. It walked and walked but couldn't find its way back to its ant hill. + +Suddenly, a kind little girl saw the ant and picked it up. She saw how sad the ant was and decided to help it. She carried the ant back to its ant hill and returned it to its family. + +The ant was no longer sad and its family was very happy to see it return. The little girl learned that helping others can make them happy and that is a very good thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she went to the park to play with her ball. But, she forgot her glove at home. + +Lily's friend, Tom, saw her sad face and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"I forgot my glove at home. Now, I can't play ball," replied Lily. + +"Don't worry, Lily. I have an extra glove. You can use it," said Tom. + +Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Tom! You are so lucky to have an extra glove." + +Lily put on the glove and started to play. She felt relaxed and happy to be playing with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong elephant named Ellie. Ellie was mighty and could lift heavy things with her trunk. One day, Ellie was very hungry and wanted to eat some yummy fruits. She looked around and saw a big tree with lots of fruits on it. + +Ellie walked over to the tree and tried to reach the fruits with her trunk, but they were too high up. She thought for a moment and then had an idea. Ellie spread her big ears wide and flapped them quickly. The wind from her ears blew the fruits off the tree and they fell to the ground. + +Ellie was so happy and ate all the fruits she could find. From that day on, whenever Ellie was hungry and saw a tree with fruits, she would spread her ears and flap them quickly to get the fruits to fall. The other animals in the jungle were amazed by Ellie's clever trick and called her the mighty fruit gatherer. +Once upon a time, there was a big kangaroo who lived in the forest. He was very dry because it hadn't rained for many days. The kangaroo was thirsty and he wanted water. He went to the river and looked for water, but there was no water there. + +The kangaroo was sad and he demanded water. He went to his friends, the birds, and asked them for help. The birds knew where to find water and they showed the kangaroo where to go. The kangaroo was happy and drank lots of water. + +From that day on, the kangaroo always made sure to have enough water to drink. He was never dry again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy soldier that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the store to buy a new toy soldier. Timmy wanted a big one, but his mom said they could only afford a cheap one. + +Timmy was sad, but he still loved his new toy soldier. That night, Timmy fell asleep holding his new toy soldier. In the middle of the night, Timmy woke up to a loud noise. He looked over and saw his toy soldier marching across the room! + +"Hey, where are you going?" Timmy asked. + +"I have to go on a mission," the toy soldier replied. + +"Can I come too?" Timmy asked. + +"Of course!" the toy soldier said. + +So, Timmy and his toy soldier went on an adventure together. They marched through the living room, the kitchen, and even outside. Timmy had so much fun with his new toy soldier. From that day on, Timmy never felt sad about having a cheap toy soldier. He knew that the most important thing was having fun with his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and make a big mess in his room. His mom would always get mad at him for being so messy. + +One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. His friend's name was Billy. Billy was very neat and always kept his toys in order. Timmy admired how clean Billy's toys were and wanted to be like him. + +"Wow Billy, your toys are so clean. I wish I could be like you," said Timmy. + +"You can be like me, Timmy. Just try to put your toys away when you're done playing," encouraged Billy. + +Timmy decided to follow Billy's model and started to clean up his toys. But it was too hard for him and he got frustrated. He didn't want to be messy anymore, but he couldn't keep his toys clean like Billy. + +In the end, Timmy gave up and went back to making a mess. His mom was very upset with him and he felt sad. He wished he could be like Billy, but being messy was just a part of who he was. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft blanket that she loved to cuddle with every night. One day, Lily's mom accidentally put the blanket in the washing machine and it came out all wrinkly and hard. + +Lily was sad and said "Mommy, my blanket is not soft anymore. Can you fix it?" + +Her mom said "Don't worry Lily, I will reverse the damage and make it soft again." + +Lily was so happy when her mom gave her the blanket back. She hugged it tightly in her hand and said "Thank you mommy, my blanket is soft again!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a fishing rod and he loved to go fishing. One day, he went to the river to catch some fish. But he forgot to bring his lunch with him. + +As he was fishing, he saw a naughty squirrel who was trying to steal his sandwich. Timmy said, "Hey, that's my lunch! Don't be naughty!" The squirrel replied, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be naughty. Can I pass by and get some nuts instead?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and said, "Sure, you can pass by and get some nuts. But please don't take my sandwich." The squirrel agreed and went on his way. Timmy continued to fish and caught a big fish. He was so happy that he forgot all about his sandwich. He went home with a big smile on his face, proud of his catch. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind in her feathers. One day, she flew over a big nation with lots of trees and rivers. Tweety saw many other birds and animals living there. + +But one day, something bad happened. A big storm came and blew all the trees down. The animals were sad and scared. Tweety knew she had to help. She flew around and found some sticks to build new homes for the animals. They were so happy and grateful for Tweety's help. From that day on, Tweety was known as a hero in the nation. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big hope to see the stars at night. She loved looking up at the sky and seeing all the shiny dots. One night, she asked her mommy to take her outside to see the stars. Her mommy said yes and they went outside. + +It was very dark outside and Lily was a little scared. She held her mommy's hand tightly and walked slowly. Suddenly, she bumped her nose on a tree branch. It hurt a little, but her mommy kissed it and made it feel better. They kept walking and finally, they saw the stars. Lily was so happy and she smiled a big smile. She hoped to see them again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint and would spend hours making pictures with her colorful paints. One day, Lily's mom asked her to take her paints and go outside to paint a picture of the pretty flowers in the garden. + +Lily was so excited to take her paints outside and started painting right away. But then, she noticed that her favorite color was all gone! She felt troubled and sad because she couldn't finish her painting without it. + +Just then, Lily's mom came outside and saw that she was troubled. She asked what was wrong and Lily explained that she was out of her favorite color. Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll go take you to the store to buy more paint!" And Lily's face lit up with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a large house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to go to the hall and tell her daddy that dinner was ready. + +Lily ran to the hall and saw her daddy sitting on a big chair. "Daddy, dinner is ready!" she told him. + +Her daddy smiled and followed Lily to the kitchen. They sat at the table and ate yummy food together. After dinner, Lily's daddy read her a story and she fell asleep with a happy heart. + +From that day on, Lily loved going to the hall and telling her daddy things. It made her feel important and loved. And every night, she fell asleep dreaming of more adventures to come. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and put things in her purse. One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy a new purse. + +Lily picked out a pink purse with a bow on it. She was so excited to display it to her friends. As they walked home, Lily noticed a little bird sitting on a branch. She said, "Mommy, can we help the bird?" + +Her mom replied, "Let's find out what we can do." They walked closer to the bird and saw that it had a string tangled around its leg. + +Lily's mom gently untangled the string and the bird flew away. Lily felt happy and independent because she helped the bird. When they got home, Lily put her new purse on display for her dolls to see. She knew that she had a big heart and was proud of herself for helping the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but one day she lost her favorite doll. She looked everywhere in her room but couldn't find it. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, have you seen my doll?" + +Her mommy replied, "No, I haven't. Did you check the attic?" + +Lily didn't know what an attic was, so her mommy explained that it was a deep room at the top of the house where they stored things they didn't use often. + +Lily went up to the attic and found her doll, but it was too high for her to reach. She asked her big brother, "Can you help me get my doll?" + +Her brother said, "Sure, but I'll have to lend you my ladder." + +Lily was happy to have her doll back, and she learned a new word - "lend". However, she also learned to be careful with her toys and not lose them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house in the country with her family. One day, Lily woke up early and felt very ready to play outside. She put on her shoes and went to the backyard. + +There, she saw her cat, Mittens, stretching on the grass. Lily decided to stretch too and reached her arms up to the sky. Suddenly, she heard a sound coming from the trees. It was her friend, Timmy, who also lived in the country. + +Timmy was ready to play too, so they ran around the yard together. They played tag, jumped on the trampoline, and even had a picnic. Lily was so happy to have a friend to play with in the country. She knew it was going to be a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mom in the kitchen. One day, they decided to make pancakes for breakfast. Lily helped her mom mix the batter and pour it into the pan. + +As the pancakes cooked, Lily watched them carefully. She noticed that they started to stretch and grow bigger as they cooked. She thought it was funny how they looked like they were trying to escape the pan. + +When it was time to eat, Lily's mom put the pancakes on a plate and added some syrup. Lily took a bite and smiled. She loved how the pancakes tasted. Her mom asked her if she wanted to share with her little brother, and Lily said yes. She was a very compassionate girl who always liked to share with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to sing songs all day long. One day, Tweety saw a big nest that needed to be fixed. Tweety was eager to help and started to work on the nest. + +Tweety worked very hard and sang a happy song while working. Soon, the nest was fixed and looked very nice. Tweety was proud of the hard work and sang a special song to celebrate. + +The other birds in the forest heard the song and came to see the new nest. They were very impressed and thanked Tweety for the hard work. From that day on, Tweety was known as the best nest fixer and singer in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and fly his kite. His kite was big and colorful, with a long tail that would sway in the wind. Timmy would run and try to make his kite fly higher and higher. + +One day, Timmy's friend Emily came to play with him. Emily had a sweet tooth and brought some candy with her. Timmy saw the candy and said, "Wow, that candy looks sweet! Can I try some?" Emily smiled and said, "Sure, you can have a piece." + +After they ate the candy, they went outside to fly Timmy's kite. Emily said, "I've never flown a kite before. Can I try?" Timmy handed her the kite and said, "Of course! It's easy, just run and let the wind take it up." Emily tried to fly the kite, but it kept falling down. Timmy said, "Don't worry, keep trying! You'll get it." After a few more tries, Emily was able to fly the kite high in the sky. They both laughed and had fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who grew rice. He planted the rice in the fields and waited for it to grow. Every day, he would water the rice and watch it rise up towards the sun. + +One day, the farmer found a dead bird in his field. He felt sad and decided to bury the bird in the ground. He dug a hole and carefully placed the bird inside. Then he covered the hole with dirt and said a little prayer for the bird. + +As the days went by, the rice continued to grow taller and taller. Soon, it was time for the farmer to harvest the rice. He gathered all the rice and put it in bags. He was happy to have a good harvest, but he still felt a little sad about the dead bird. + +From that day on, the farmer always made sure to take care of the animals in his field. He knew that even though they were small, they were still important. And every time he saw the rice rise up towards the sun, he thought about how lucky he was to be a farmer. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, he saw a toy car that he really wanted. It was a luxury car with shiny wheels and bright colors. Timmy was eager to have it. + +His mommy told him that they didn't have enough money to buy the luxury car. Timmy was sad, but his mommy promised to get him a similar toy car next month. Timmy was happy to hear that and decided to leave the toy store. + +On the way back home, Timmy saw a little bird that had fallen from its nest. He was eager to help the bird, so he picked it up and took it back to its nest. The bird's mommy was happy to see her baby bird back in the nest safe and sound. Timmy felt really good about helping the bird and left with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and look at herself in the mirror. One day, she found an unknown mirror in her attic. She had never seen it before! + +Lily looked at herself in the new mirror and saw that her dress was covered in sparkles. She twirled around and looked at her reflection from different angles. She was so happy to have found the unknown mirror. + +As she continued to play with the mirror, Lily noticed something strange. Her reflection was moving differently than she was. She looked closer and saw that her reflection was doing the opposite of what she was doing! Lily giggled and played with her reflection for hours. She was so happy to have found the unknown mirror and the fun it brought her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard. It was big and green with lots of trees and flowers. One day, Lily's friend came to visit her. + +"Hi Lily, what are you doing?" asked her friend. + +"I'm watching the birds in my backyard. They are so pretty," replied Lily. + +"I want to watch too!" said her friend. + +So, Lily and her friend sat in the grass and watched the birds together. They saw blue birds, red birds, and even a yellow bird. They had so much fun watching the birds in the green backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books with pictures of fairies and princesses. One day, she saw a big box of pastel colors on the table. + +"Mommy, what are those?" she asked. + +"They're pastels, sweetie. You can use them to draw pretty pictures," her mom replied. + +Lily was so excited to use the pastels. She drew a picture of a fairy with a fair complexion and a sparkly dress. + +"Look, Mommy! I made a fairy!" she exclaimed. + +"That's beautiful, Lily. You're so talented," her mom said with a smile. + +Lily was happy that her mom liked her drawing. She continued to read her fairy books and draw pictures with her pastels every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Rusty. Rusty loved to play fetch with his owner, but sometimes he would get too excited and jump on people. His owner would say, "Rusty, behave!" and Rusty would stop jumping. + +One day, Rusty's owner brought home a newspaper. Rusty had never seen a newspaper before, so he sniffed it and licked it. But then, Rusty accidentally stepped on the newspaper and it broke! His owner was not happy and said, "Rusty, you broke the newspaper!" + +Rusty felt bad for breaking the newspaper, so he tried to behave better. He didn't jump on people anymore and he was more careful around new things. Rusty's owner forgave him for breaking the newspaper and they continued to play fetch together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his blue bucket. He would fill it with sand and water and make castles at the beach. One day, Timmy's little sister, Lily, came to play with him. She accidentally broke the handle of Timmy's bucket. Timmy got angry and said, "Why did you break my bucket, Lily? Now I can't play with it anymore." + +Lily felt sad and said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. I didn't mean to break it. Can I help you fix it?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and said, "Okay, you can help me. But first, you have to slap your hands together and say sorry." + +Lily slapped her hands together and said sorry. Timmy forgave her and they worked together to fix the broken handle. In the end, they were able to play with the bucket again and make even better sandcastles together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her yard, where the grass was green and the flowers were pretty. One day, Lily saw a big yellow butterfly flying around. She chased after it, but it flew away. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy came home from work. Lily was so happy to see her mommy, she ran over and gave her a big kiss on the cheek. Her mommy smiled and picked her up. They went back outside to play in the yard together. + +As they played, Lily saw the yellow butterfly again. She ran after it and caught it in her hands. She was so happy, she gave the butterfly a gentle kiss and let it fly away. Lily and her mommy laughed and played in the yard until it was time for dinner. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a bike that he loved to ride. One day, Timmy went for a ride and didn't wear his helmet. He thought he was safe without it. + +Timmy was riding his bike very fast when he hit a bump and fell off. He hurt himself badly and wished he had been more modest and worn his helmet. A kind lady saw him and called for help. The ambulance came and took Timmy to the hospital. + +At the hospital, the doctors tried to help Timmy, but it was too late. Timmy had hurt his head badly and couldn't be saved. His family was very sad and wished Timmy had been more careful and seated his helmet on his head. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress with a thin belt. One day, her mom asked her to help wrap a present for her friend. Lily was excited to help. She picked out a button to put on the present. It was a shiny button with a star on it. Lily's mom showed her how to wrap the present with paper and tape. Lily carefully placed the button on top of the present. Her mom was proud of her for helping. From that day on, Lily loved to wrap presents with buttons on them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a tree with a big branch that hung low to the ground. She thought it would make a good swing, so she tied a rope to it. + +Lily swung on the branch all day long, but when it was time to go inside, she forgot to untie the rope. The next day, her little brother came to play in the yard. He saw the rope and thought it would be fun to swing too. But when he tried to swing, the rope broke and he fell to the ground. + +Lily realized that it was her fault for not taking down the rope. She apologized to her brother and promised to always remember to exit the swing and take down the rope when she was done. Lily learned that it is important to be responsible and do good things for others. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim in the ocean with his friends. One day, Fin saw a big wave coming towards him. He swam as fast as he could but the wave was too strong and it pushed him far away from his friends. + +Fin was scared and alone. He saw a crab walking by and asked for help. The crab said, "I can help you but you have to help me first. I need you to design a new home for me." + +Fin thought it was an important job and agreed to help. He used some seaweed and shells to make a cozy home for the crab. The crab was happy and helped Fin get back to his friends. + +Fin was so grateful and said, "Thank you for helping me. You are an important friend to me." The crab smiled and said, "You're welcome, Fin. It's important to help each other in times of need." +Once upon a time, there was a kind mommy. She wore a pretty apron and cooked yummy food for her family. One day, she had to rush to the store to buy milk. She put on her apron and went out the door. + +On the way to the store, she saw a little girl crying. The kind mommy stopped to see what was wrong. The little girl had lost her teddy bear. The mommy rushed to help the little girl find her teddy bear. They looked high and low, but couldn't find it. + +Just when they were about to give up, the kind mommy saw something on the ground. It was the little girl's teddy bear! The little girl was so happy and gave the mommy a big hug. The mommy felt happy too, knowing she helped someone. She rushed back home with the milk and told her family about her adventure. They were all proud of her for being so kind. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie was white and liked to sing. One day, the birdie went to a party where there was jazz music playing. The birdie loved the music and started to dance. Suddenly, a big storm came and lightning struck the tree where the party was happening. The birdie was scared but luckily, it flew away and found a safe place to rest. From then on, the birdie was always careful when it was stormy outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Spot. Spot loved to play and run around in the yard. One day, Spot's owner told him they were going to the park. Spot was very excited and wagged his tail. + +When they arrived at the park, Spot saw a group of other dogs playing together. He wanted to join in, but he was too shy. Spot's owner encouraged him to go play, but Spot was too ashamed. + +Suddenly, Spot heard a little girl crying. She had lost her ball and it had rolled away. Spot knew he had to help her. He hurried over to the ball and brought it back to the little girl. She was very happy and thanked Spot. + +Spot's owner was proud of him for being brave and helping the little girl. From that day on, Spot was no longer ashamed and he played with the other dogs at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a giraffe named Jerry. Jerry had a very long neck that he loved to stretch up high to reach the leaves on the tall trees. One day, Jerry was playing with his friends when he accidentally bumped into a tree and hurt his neck. His friends were very careless and didn't realize he was hurt. + +Jerry felt sad and wished his friends had shown more care. He realized that he valued his friends and wanted them to be more careful around him. From that day on, Jerry made sure to be more careful around his friends too. They all played happily together, taking care of each other and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to have a picnic in the park. Lily's mom gave them some grape juice to drink, but Lily accidentally knocked over the bottle and it spilled everywhere. + +"Oh no, I made a mess!" cried Lily. + +"It's okay, we can clean it up," said her friend, Emma. + +Emma got a spray bottle and carefully sprayed the juice off the blanket. Lily realized that it's important to be careful and not make a mess. She apologized to her friends and promised to be more careful in the future. + +The moral of the story is that accidents happen, but it's important to take responsibility and try to make things right. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and hear the birds sing. One day, Lily's mom told her they will go to the park. Lily was so excited! When they got to the park, they saw a terrible storm coming. Lily's mom said they will have to go back home. Lily was sad, but she knew it was the right thing to do. As they walked back home, they heard the thunder and saw the lightning. It was very scary, but Lily's mom held her hand tight and they made it home safely. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, Lily's mom gave her a calendar to hang on her wall. Lily was excited to raise the calendar up high so she could see all the pretty pictures. + +But when Lily tried to raise the calendar, she accidentally tore it with her rough hands. She felt sad and worried that her mom would be upset. Lily's mom noticed the torn calendar and asked her what happened. Lily told her the truth and apologized. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. But it's important to always be careful with things we are given and to tell the truth when something goes wrong." Lily learned that it's better to be honest and take responsibility for her actions. From that day on, she was more careful with her things and always told the truth. +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 mom and saw a big volcano in the distance. She asked her mom what it was and her mom said, "That's a volcano, Lily. It's a big mountain that can explode and make fire and smoke." + +Lily was scared but also curious, so she asked her mom if they could go see it up close. Her mom said no because it was too dangerous. But Lily was determined to see the volcano, so she set off on her own. + +When Lily got to the volcano, she saw that it was indeed very big and scary. But she also felt proud of herself for being brave enough to come see it. Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. It was a park ranger who had been watching her. "You shouldn't be here alone, little one," he said kindly. "But I'm proud of you for being so brave. Let's go back to your mom now." And so, the ranger took Lily back to her mom, who was relieved to see her safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She got a new jewelry box for her birthday. It was shiny and pink. She loved it so much that she carried it everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her family. She played on the swings and had lots of fun. But when it was time to leave, she couldn't find her new jewelry box. She looked everywhere, but it was gone. + +Lily started to cry because she was so sad. Her family tried to help her find it, but they couldn't. Just when they were about to leave, a kind lady came up to them and asked if they were looking for a jewelry box. She had found it and wanted to give it back to Lily. Lily was so happy that she hugged the lady and thanked her. From that day on, Lily never carried her jewelry box to the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat. The cat liked to sleep all day and didn't want to do anything. One day, the cat saw a bird in trouble. The bird's wing was hurt and it couldn't fly. The cat knew it should help the bird, but it didn't want to get up. + +Then, the cat heard a loud noise. It was a dog barking! The dog wanted to catch the bird. The cat knew it had to save the bird. So, it got up and ran towards the bird. The cat put the bird on its shoulder and ran away from the dog. + +The cat felt happy that it saved the bird. The bird was happy too. From that day on, the cat wasn't lazy anymore. It knew that it should always help others in need. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear. One night, the bear looked up and saw the moon in the sky. He thought it looked dull. The bear wanted to observe the moon closer, so he climbed up a tall tree. From there, he could see the moon better. He sat and watched the moon all night long until he fell asleep. When he woke up, the sun was shining and the moon was gone. The little bear was happy he got to observe the moon, even though it was a dull night. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to run and play with his toys. One day, Max's owner took him to the park to play. Max was so excited! + +When they got to the park, Max saw a big pit in the ground. He wanted to jump in and play, but his owner said, "No, Max! That pit is not safe." + +Max didn't like being told what to do, but he knew he had to behave. So, he ran around and played with his toys instead. + +After a while, Max got tired and wanted to go home. His owner said, "Okay, Max. Let's go home." Max was so tired that he fell asleep in the car. When they got home, Max was ready for a nap. +Once upon a time, there was a doggy named Max. Max was a loyal friend to his owner, a little girl named Lily. One hot day, Lily wanted to go swimming in the pool but she couldn't unlock the gate. She tried and tried, but the gate wouldn't open. Max saw that Lily was sad and he knew what to do. He ran to the gate and used his nose to unlock it! Lily was so happy and gave Max a big hug. They both jumped into the pool and had a lot of fun. From that day on, Lily knew that Max was not only a good friend, but also a very smart doggy. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby. The baby was very small and could not walk yet. One day, the baby's big brother came to play. The big brother liked to tease the baby by tickling their belly. + +The baby would laugh and giggle, but sometimes the big brother tickled too hard and it hurt the baby. The baby would cry and the big brother would feel bad. + +So, the big brother learned to be gentle and not tease the baby too much. They played together happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little town. One day, the people in the town wanted to make their houses look pretty. They asked a painter to help them decorate their houses. The painter was very serious about his work. He painted the houses in many colors. + +The people in the town were very happy with the painter's work. They thanked him for making their houses look so pretty. The painter was happy too. He loved to see people smile because of his work. + +From that day on, the painter became very popular in the town. Everyone wanted him to decorate their houses. And the painter was always serious about his work. He knew that making things look pretty was very important. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the park with his mom. He saw a man with a bow and arrow shooting at a target. Timmy was amazed and asked his mom, "What is that man doing?" His mom replied, "He is practicing his aim with his bow and arrow." + +Timmy watched the man for a while and then said, "I want to try!" His mom said it was okay and took him to the man. The man gave Timmy a bow and arrow and showed him how to hold it tight. Timmy aimed and shot the arrow, but it missed the target and went into the bushes. + +The man said, "Don't worry, we can store your arrow in the quiver and try again." Timmy was happy and tried again. This time, he hit the target! He was so excited and said, "I did it! I hit the target!" The man smiled and said, "You did a great job! Keep practicing and you'll get even better." Timmy thanked the man and went back to his mom, feeling proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. His home was in the forest. One day, he went to find some honey. He walked and walked, but he couldn't find any. He started to struggle and got very tired. + +As he was walking, he saw a huge beehive. He was so happy! He climbed up the tree to get the honey, but it was too high. He started to struggle again. + +Suddenly, a little bird came to help. It flew up to the hive and pecked at it until it fell down. The bear was so grateful! He thanked the bird and went back home to eat the honey. From that day on, the bear and the bird were good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite bottle that she always carried with her. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They played on the swings and went down the slide. + +After a while, Lily's grandparents arrived at the park. They brought her a new bottle with a picture of a cute puppy on it. Lily was so happy and hugged her grandparents tightly. She showed them her old bottle and said, "This one is sad now, but I love my new one!" + +From that day on, Lily always carried her new bottle with her. She loved it so much that she even took it to bed with her at night. And whenever she looked at the puppy on the bottle, it made her smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb rocks and trees. One day, Timmy went on a hike with his mommy and daddy. They walked up a big hill and came to a cliff. Timmy's mommy and daddy taught him to be careful near the cliff. + +But Timmy didn't listen. He ran too close to the edge and fell off the cliff. It was a bitter end for poor Timmy. His mommy and daddy were very sad. They wished they could have taught him better. + +From that day on, Timmy's mommy and daddy taught other children to be careful near cliffs. They didn't want any other families to have a bitter end like they did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and use her imagination to create fun adventures. One day, Lily's mom gave her a toy phone that looked real, but it was fake. Lily loved playing with it and pretending to call her friends. + +One day, Lily and her family went to a library. Lily was very excited to explore and find new books to read. However, she didn't understand that the library was a place where you needed to be quiet and keep silence. She started to play with her toy phone and talk loudly, disturbing the other people who were trying to read. + +The librarian came over and asked Lily to be quiet, but she didn't listen. Her mom tried to take the toy phone away, but Lily threw a tantrum and refused to give it up. Eventually, the librarian had to ask them to leave the library. Lily was very sad and upset that she couldn't stay and read books. She realized that her fake toy phone caused a lot of trouble and made her lose the chance to have fun at the library. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was eating her dinner. She had a fork to eat her food. The fork was heavy because it had a big handle. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came and knocked over her plate. Her food fell on the floor and made a big mess. Lily was very mad and wanted to yell at her brother. + +But then, Lily remembered what her mommy had told her. She should forgive her brother when he makes mistakes. So, Lily forgave her brother and they cleaned up the mess together. + +After that, Lily felt happy again and finished her dinner with her heavy fork. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was walking in her garden and saw a bee flying around. She tried to catch it, but it flew away. Suddenly, she saw a mysterious box on the ground. She picked it up and opened it. Inside, there was a toy bee that she could drop and pick up again. She played with it happily all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the river and splash in the water. One day, she saw a turkey walking by the river. The turkey was quiet and didn't make any noise. + +Lily said to the turkey, "Hi turkey, do you want to play with me and splash in the water?" The turkey didn't answer but Lily thought it was okay and continued to play. + +Suddenly, Lily slipped on a rock and fell into the river. She tried to swim but the water was too strong. The turkey watched as Lily struggled and couldn't do anything to help. Sadly, Lily didn't make it out of the river. + +The turkey was sad and wished it could have helped. From that day on, the turkey never walked by the river again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the beach and Lily saw the big waves. She said to her mommy, "Look at the big tide, mommy!" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, the tide is very high today. Be careful, Lily." + +Lily wanted to play in the water, but she was scared. Her daddy said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will hold your hand and we can go into the water together." + +Lily felt safe with her daddy and they went into the water. The water was very thick and Lily laughed as the waves splashed against her. She said to her daddy, "This is so much fun! Can we do it again?" + +Her daddy smiled and said, "Yes, we can. Let's go back to the shore and zip up our jackets before we get cold." + +Lily was happy and held her daddy's hand as they walked back to their towels. She loved going to the beach with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, while she was playing, she saw a beautiful butterfly. It had wings that were as big as her hand and they were very colorful. She admired the butterfly and said, "Wow, you are so pretty!" + +Suddenly, a big, terrible wind blew and the butterfly's wings got hurt. Lily felt very sad and asked, "Are you okay, butterfly?" The butterfly replied, "No, my wings hurt. I can't fly anymore." + +Lily had an idea. She gently picked up the butterfly and took it inside her house. She put the butterfly in a jar with some leaves and flowers. She took care of the butterfly and gave it some sweet nectar to drink. + +After a few days, the butterfly's wings got better and it was able to fly again. The butterfly was very happy and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are so kind." Lily smiled and said, "I admire you, butterfly. You are so beautiful and strong." From that day on, the butterfly would visit Lily every day and they became the best of friends. +One day, a little girl named Mia was eager to help her mom. Her mom was busy cleaning the house. Mia asked, "Mom, can I help you clean?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Mia. You can clean the screen on the TV." + +Mia went to the TV with a soft cloth. She wiped the screen gently, making it shiny and clean. She was happy to help her mom and proud of her work. Her mom came to see what Mia had done and said, "Wow, Mia! The screen is so clean now. Thank you!" + +Later, they sat down to watch a movie on the clean screen. Mia and her mom enjoyed the movie and had fun. Mia felt good because she had helped her mom. From that day on, Mia was always eager to help her mom clean the house. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird named Bob. Bob had a friend, a sharp-toothed squirrel named Sam. They lived in a big tree near a river. They had many fun days playing together. + +One day, Bob and Sam found a staff. It was a long stick, perfect for playing. They took turns holding the staff and pretended to be kings and queens. "I am King Bob!" said the bird. "And I am Queen Sam!" said the squirrel. They laughed and played with the staff all day long. + +As the sun began to set, they put the staff back where they found it. They knew they could come back and play with it again. Bob and Sam flew and jumped back to their big tree. They were happy to have each other as friends and to have fun adventures together. +One day, a little white car named Zoomy was driving down the road. Zoomy liked to go fast. He would zoom past the trees, the houses, and the other cars. He loved the feeling of the wind blowing through his windows. + +Zoomy saw a big tree with a long rope hanging down. He saw his friend, Bunny, standing by the tree. Zoomy stopped and asked, "Bunny, what are you doing with the rope?" + +Bunny said, "I am playing. I like to swing on the rope. It is fun! Do you want to try?" Zoomy wanted to try, but he was a car and could not swing on the rope. He felt sad. + +Then, Bunny had an idea. "Zoomy, you can help me swing higher!" Bunny sat on the rope and held on tight. Zoomy zoomed back and forth, pulling the rope with Bunny on it. They both laughed and had fun playing together. Zoomy was happy that he could help his friend, and Bunny was happy to swing high in the sky. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a useful box in his yard. He wanted to bury the box, so he got a shovel and started to dig a hole. As he dug, he thought about what he could put in the box. + +Tim went to his sister, Sue, and asked her, "What word should I put in my box?" Sue thought for a moment and said, "How about 'love'?" Tim liked the word, so he wrote it on a piece of paper and put it in the box. + +But then, a big dog came and took the box from Tim. Tim was sad and didn't know what to do. He asked Sue for help. Together, they chased the dog and got the box back. Tim and Sue buried the box with the word "love" in it, and they were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a big secret. Tim was very eager to tell his friend, Sam, the secret. One day, they met under a big tree. Tim said, "Sam, I have a secret I want to tell you." + +Sam was excited. He asked, "What is the secret, Tim?" Tim said, "I found a big box in my room. It was so heavy, I could not lift it. I think it might be full of toys." + +Sam was eager to see the box. They went to Tim's house and found the box. They tried to weigh it with their hands. It was heavy. They opened the box, and inside were many toys. + +Tim and Sam played with the toys all day. They were very happy. The secret was a fun surprise for both of them. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful bowl. It was red, blue, and yellow. The bowl lived in a big kitchen with a nice lady. + +One day, the nice lady asked the colorful bowl to mind her food. The bowl was happy to help. The nice lady put yummy food in the bowl. There were apples, bananas, and grapes. + +The colorful bowl took good care of the food. The nice lady was happy. She thanked the bowl for minding her food. They lived happily in the big kitchen. +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to travel with his family. They went to a big park with a warm sun. Tim was very happy to see many kids playing there. He wanted to play too. His mom said, "Okay, Tim, but remember to be kind and share with others." + +Tim played with a ball and made new friends. They laughed and had fun together. But then, Tim needed to go to the bathroom. He asked his new friend, "Where is the bathroom?" His friend pointed and said, "It's over there, near the big tree." + +Tim went to the bathroom and came back to play more. He learned that being kind and sharing made everyone happy. The moral of the story is to always be kind and share with others. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big tube in his yard. He was very happy and wanted to show it to his friend, Sam. So, Tim picked up the tube and walked to Sam's house. + +When he got there, Sam was very excited to see the tube. They both played with the tube, using it like a tunnel for their toy cars. Tim said, "Sam, we need to be careful with the tube so it doesn't break." + +But Sam was not careful. He threw the tube hard on the ground. The tube broke into two parts. Tim was very sad and said, "Sam, why did you do that? Now we can't play with the tube anymore." + +Sam felt bad for breaking the tube. They both sat on the ground, looking at the broken tube. They couldn't play with it anymore, and the day ended with a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to dance and sing. One day, Sue found a radio. She wanted to turn it on and listen to music. + +Sue asked her mom, "Mom, can I turn on the radio?" Her mom said, "Yes, but stay alert." Sue was happy and turned on the radio. Music started to play, and Sue danced around the room. + +Sue stayed alert and listened to the music. She heard a new song and loved it. She danced and sang with the radio. Sue's mom watched her and smiled. They had a fun day with the radio. +Once upon a time, there was a famous bull named Big Red. He lived on a farm with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. They loved to play together all day long. + +One day, Tim wanted to hold Big Red's hand. He said, "Big Red, can I hold your hand?" Big Red nodded and let Tim hold his hand. They walked around the farm, laughing and having fun. + +As they played, other animals on the farm saw them and wanted to join. Soon, Tim and Big Red were leading a parade of animals around the farm, all holding hands. Everyone was happy and had a great day. +One day, a nosy cat named Kitty saw a vest on the floor. She wanted to play with it. She used her paws to fold the vest. Kitty was very proud of her work. She meowed, "Look, I can fold a vest!" + +Kitty's friend, a dog named Buddy, heard her meow. He came over to see what she was doing. Buddy saw the folded vest and wanted to help too. "I want to fold a vest too!" he barked. Kitty showed him how to fold the vest. + +Later, they saw a pile of clothes on the floor. Kitty and Buddy knew what to do. They folded all the clothes together. When they were done, their owner was very happy. She said, "Thank you, Kitty and Buddy, for folding all the clothes!" Kitty and Buddy were happy they could help. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who loved to jog. She lived in a big castle with her mom and dad, the king and queen. The princess had a pretty dress and a shiny crown. She liked to jog around the castle garden because it was easy and fun. + +One day, while the princess was jogging, she met a small bunny. The bunny looked at her and said, "Hello, princess! Can I jog with you?" The princess smiled and said, "Yes, bunny! Let's jog together." So, the princess and the bunny jogged around the garden, laughing and having fun. + +After they finished jogging, the princess and the bunny sat under a big tree to rest. They talked and became good friends. From that day on, the princess and the bunny always jogged together in the garden. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady named Sue. Sue lived in a small house with her cat, Tom. Sue loved to lift Tom up and give him a good rub. Tom loved it too and would purr very loud. + +One day, Sue went for a walk and met a boy named Tim. Tim saw Sue and said, "Can you help me lift this big box?" Sue wanted to help, so she tried to lift the box. But the box was too heavy for her. + +Sue tried and tried, but she could not lift the box. In the end, she fell down and hurt her back. Tim was sad and said, "I'm sorry, Sue. I should have asked someone stronger to help me." Sue had to go to the doctor and she could not play with Tom for a long time. + +The moral of the story is: know your limits and ask for help when needed. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful lady. She lived in a small house near the park. She always helped people when they needed it. One day, she saw two friends having a quarrel. + +The lady walked up to the friends and said, "Why are you both quarreling? It's not nice to quarrel." The friends looked at her and said, "We both want the same toy, but there is only one." + +The helpful lady thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea! You can take turns playing with the toy. One of you can play with it now, and the other can play with it later." + +The friends liked the lady's idea. They stopped quarreling and started taking turns with the toy. They thanked the helpful lady for her idea and played happily together. And from that day on, the friends always remembered to share and never quarreled again. +One day, a big bull was walking in the field. He was a thoughtful bull who liked to tell stories. He saw a little bird sitting on a tree. The little bird looked sad. + +"Little bird, why are you sad?" the thoughtful bull asked. The little bird said, "I can't find my mom. I am lost." The bull felt bad for the little bird and wanted to help. + +The thoughtful bull told the little bird, "I will help you find your mom. Hop on my back and let's look for her together." The little bird was happy and hopped on the bull's back. + +They looked all around the field for the little bird's mom. They saw other animals, but they did not see the little bird's mom. The little bird started to cry. + +Just then, they heard a voice. "Little bird, where are you?" It was the little bird's mom! The thoughtful bull had helped the little bird find her mom. The little bird and her mom were happy and thanked the bull. The bull was glad he could help and went back to telling stories in the field. +Once upon a time, there was a big bull. The bull liked to spin around and play in the sun. He was very happy. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to see the bull. She asked, "Can I play with you, Mr. Bull?" The bull said, "Yes, I am available to play. Let's spin together!" + +So, Lily and the bull spun around and around. They laughed and had so much fun. They played all day until the sun went down. Then, they said goodbye and went home. And they were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bridge. The bridge was troubled because it was very old and weak. It was sad that no one wanted to use it anymore. The bridge was all alone. + +One day, a little boy named Tim came to the bridge. He saw that the bridge was sad. Tim said, "Hello, bridge! Why are you sad?" The bridge did not say anything, but Tim could see that it was troubled. Tim wanted to help the bridge feel better. + +Tim had an idea. He told the bridge, "I will listen to you, and we can be friends." The bridge felt happy that someone wanted to listen. Tim and the bridge became very good friends. They talked and played every day. The bridge was not troubled anymore, and it was not alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to eat pizza. One day, he saw a huge pizza in a shop. Tim wanted that pizza very much. + +He went to his mom and said, "I want that huge pizza now!" His mom said, "No, Tim. We have food at home." But Tim did not listen. He began to cry and demand the huge pizza. + +His mom, feeling sad, gave in and bought the huge pizza for Tim. But when they got home, Tim ate too much pizza. He felt sick and his tummy hurt a lot. Tim was sad and wished he had listened to his mom. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy had a pretty bedroom with lots of toys. She loved to play all day and eat healthy food like apples and carrots. + +One day, Amy's friend, Tim, came to play with her. They played with dolls and cars in her bedroom. After a while, Tim started to cry because he missed his mom. Amy wanted to comfort him, so she said, "Don't cry, Tim. Let's eat some healthy snacks and play more in my bedroom." + +But Tim did not want to play anymore. He wanted to go home. Amy got angry and said, "If you don't play with me, I will not be your friend!" Tim cried even more and ran out of the house to find his mom. + +Amy felt sad and lonely in her bedroom. She realized that she should have been kind and understanding to her friend. The moral of the story is to always be a good friend and comfort others when they need it. +One day, a little adorable dog named Spot found a big ball in the park. The ball was made of leather. Spot wanted to play with the ball, but it was too heavy for him to lift. + +Spot saw his friend, a strong horse named Max. Spot asked Max, "Can you help me lift the ball?" Max said, "Yes, I can help you." So, Max used his strong legs and lifted the leather ball for Spot. They played together and had a lot of fun. + +After playing, Spot said, "Thank you, Max, for helping me lift the ball." Max smiled and said, "You're welcome, Spot. We are friends, and friends help each other." The moral of the story is that friends are there to help each other, and we should always be kind and helpful to our friends. +Once, there was a big river. A girl named Lucy wanted to cross the river. She saw a raft near the river. She was grateful to find it. Lucy got on the raft and started to move across the water. + +While on the raft, Lucy saw a frog. The frog said, "Hello, Lucy!" Lucy was very happy to see the frog. She said, "Hello, frog! Do you want to come with me?" The frog jumped onto the raft to join Lucy. + +After a while, the raft reached the other side of the river. Lucy and the frog got off the raft. They saw a beautiful flower. Lucy and the frog kneeled down to look at the flower. They smelled the flower and it was so nice. Lucy and the frog were very happy to be friends and have a fun day together. +One day, a boy named Tim found a can of paint. He wanted to play a game with his friend, Sam. He thought, "I will hide the paint and see if Sam can find it!" + +Tim hid the paint behind a big tree. He went to Sam and said, "I hid the paint. Can you find it?" Sam was confused, but he wanted to play. He looked and looked for the paint. + +Sam found the paint behind the tree. But when he picked it up, the paint spilled on the grass. Both boys were sad. They knew they should have been more careful with the paint. + +The boys cleaned up the mess together. They learned that they should always be careful with things that can make a mess. And they promised to play a different game next time. +Once upon a time, in a cool, green forest, a little bunny named Ben lived. He loved to hop and play all day. One day, Ben met a new friend, a squirrel named Sam. + +"Hi, I'm Sam. I live in the tree over there," said Sam, pointing to the east. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, I would love to play with you!" said Ben, hopping with joy. + +Ben and Sam played all day, running and jumping around the forest. They had so much fun together. They promised to keep playing every day. From that day on, Ben and Sam were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat. The cat loved to eat cherries. One day, the cat went out to find some cherries to eat. + +The cat found a cherry tree. The tree had many cherries. The cat tried to take the cherries, but the tree was too tall. The cat was sad. Then, a nice bird came to help the cat. The bird took the cherries from the tree and gave them to the cat. + +The cat was very happy. The cat and the bird became friends. They decided to own the cherry tree together. They shared the cherries and had lots of fun. The fat cat and the bird were happy and full. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a stubborn goat named Billy. Billy loved to eat herbs from the garden. One day, he saw a big herb and wanted to eat it. + +A little girl named Sally saw Billy and said, "No, Billy! Don't eat that herb! I believe it's not good for you." But Billy was stubborn and did not listen to Sally. + +Billy ate the herb anyway. Suddenly, he felt sick. Sally took care of him and said, "Next time, please listen to me, Billy." Billy learned his lesson and promised to be less stubborn. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a wide spoon in the kitchen. He liked the spoon very much. Tim took the spoon to the park to play with his friends. + +At the park, Tim showed his friends the wide spoon. They all thought it was fun. Tim's friend, Sue, asked if she could play with the spoon. "Can I play with the spoon, please?" Sue asked. Tim said, "Yes, you can play with the spoon." + +While they were playing, the wide spoon fell on the ground and broke. Tim started to weep. He was very sad. Sue said, "I am sorry, Tim. I did not mean to break the spoon." + +Tim's friends all tried to make him feel better. They gave him hugs and said nice things. Tim stopped weeping and smiled. He knew that his friends cared about him. Even without the wide spoon, they still had fun playing at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a young duck named Ducky. Ducky lived in a small pond with his family. Every day, Ducky would swim and play with his brothers and sisters. + +One sunny day, Ducky saw a big cloud in the sky. Soon, it started to pour. The rain came down fast and hard. Ducky's mom said, "Come inside, little ones! It's raining too much for you to play outside." + +Ducky and his siblings went inside their cozy nest. They watched the rain pour down from the sky. The pond became bigger and bigger. Ducky said, "I can't wait to swim in the big pond when the rain stops." + +When the rain finally stopped, Ducky and his brothers and sisters went outside. They saw the big pond and jumped in. They swam and played all day long. And that's how Ducky and his family spent a fun day after the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a nice farm. On the farm, there was a small patch of land. The patch had many fruits and vegetables. + +One day, the farmer said to his friend, "This patch will yield a lot of food this year. We will have a big feast." His friend was very happy and said, "That sounds fun. I will help you pick the food." + +The farmer and his friend worked together. They picked the fruits and vegetables from the patch. They had a big feast and shared the food with their friends. + +Everyone was happy and full. The nice farm and the patch had given them a great meal. They all said, "Thank you, farmer, for the food." The farmer smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it." +One day, a big dog named Max went for a walk. He saw a man set a plate on a table outside. On the plate was a big steak. Max was very hungry and wanted to eat the steak. He waited for the man to go inside the house. + +When the man went inside, Max jumped up and took the steak from the plate. He ran away to eat it under a tree. Max bit into the steak, but it was very tough. He tried to chew it, but it was too hard for him to eat. + +Max was sad that he could not eat the tough steak. A little bird saw him and came to help. The bird took the steak and flew away. Max was happy because he made a new friend. They played together all day and forgot about the tough steak. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big button. It was red and shiny. Tim liked the button a lot. He put it in his pocket and took it with him everywhere. Tim thought the button was very special. + +One day, Tim's friend, Sam, saw the button. Sam wanted the button too. He asked Tim, "Can I have the button?" Tim said, "No, it is my special button." Sam was sad, but he knew Tim was a dependable friend. + +Later, Sam found a blue button. It was pretty, but not as special as Tim's red button. Sam gave the blue button to Tim and said, "Here is a button for you." Tim said, "Thank you, Sam!" Now, both friends had a button, and they were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a toy knife that he loved to play with. He would pretend to cut fruit and share it with his friends. Tim always kept his knife in a special box. + +One day, Tim's friend, Sam, came over to play. Sam saw the knife and said, "Wow, that's a cool knife! Can I play with it too?" Tim was glad to share his toy with Sam. They took turns cutting pretend fruit and had a lot of fun. + +Later, Tim's mom called them for a snack. Tim put his knife back in the special box and said, "Let's keep it safe here. We can play with it again later." Sam agreed and they went to eat their snack. They were both very happy to have played with the knife and couldn't wait to do it again. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a gym. The gym was a fun place where kids could play and run. One day, a nosy boy named Tim went to the gym. He liked to know what everyone was doing. + +At the gym, Tim saw his friend, Sue. Sue was playing with a ball. Tim wanted to play too, but he wanted to change the game. He asked Sue if they could play a new game with the ball. Sue said yes, and they played a new game together. + +As they played, more kids joined them. They all had fun and played together. Tim was happy that he changed the game. The gym was a great place for all the kids to play, and they all went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Penny. Penny was very impatient. She wanted to find a friend to play with. One sunny day, Penny went to the park. + +At the park, Penny saw a small, cute dog. The dog wagged its tail and barked happily. "Hi dog, will you play with me?" Penny asked. The dog barked again and began to run. Penny decided to follow the dog. + +The dog led Penny to a big tree. There, she saw a boy her age. "Hi, I'm Tom!" he said. Penny smiled and said, "Hi Tom, I'm Penny! Can we all play together?" Tom and the dog both nodded. They played all day and Penny found new friends to have fun with. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very sad and miserable. One day, he went outside to play, but he couldn't find his favorite toy car. So, he started a big search to find it. + +Tim asked his friend, Sam, "Will you join me in my search for my car?" Sam said, "Yes, I will help you." They looked and looked, but they couldn't find the car. They were both very tired. + +Then, Tim remembered that he had played with his car near the big tree yesterday. They went to the big tree and found the car! Tim and Sam were very happy. They played with the car and had lots of fun. The search was over, and Tim was not miserable anymore. +Once upon a time, in a small farm, there was a mule. The mule was sad because he was boring. No one wanted to play with him. The mule would walk around the farm all day, looking for someone to be his friend. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to the farm. She saw the mule and wanted to play with him. She thought the mule was not boring at all. Lily decided to give the mule a big, red ball to play with. + +The mule was so happy to have a friend and a ball to play with. He and Lily played all day long. They laughed and had fun together. The mule was not boring anymore, and he was very thankful to Lily for giving him a friend and a fun toy. +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk. She saw a pink flower. Lily wondered, "Does this flower have honey?" She looked closer and saw a small bee. The bee said, "I make honey from flowers like this." + +Lily asked, "Can I have some honey, please?" The bee said, "Yes, follow me." They went to a big tree. Lily saw a lot of bees and a big honeycomb. The bees were very busy. + +Lily tasted the honey. It was sweet and yummy. She said, "Thank you, bees!" The bees said, "You're welcome, Lily!" Lily went home with a big smile on her face, happy to have made new friends and tasted the sweet honey. +Once upon a time, there was a unique house with many stairs. In the house, there was a kind mom and a little boy. The little boy loved to run up and down the stairs all day long. It was so much fun for him. + +One day, the boy saw a tiny kitten outside the house. The kitten was cold and hungry. The boy said, "Mom, can we help the kitten?" The mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can raise the kitten and make it part of our family." + +So, the boy and his mom took the kitten inside the house. They gave it warm milk and a soft bed. The kitten was very happy. The boy and the kitten played on the stairs together, and they became best friends. They all lived happily ever after. +Once, there was a little monster named Tom. Tom was not like other monsters. He was delicate and kind. He liked to add pretty things to his room, like flowers and stars. Tom's friends did not understand why he was so different. + +One day, Tom met a girl named Sue. Sue was scared of monsters, but Tom was so delicate that she thought he was nice. They became friends. Tom told Sue, "I like to add pretty things to my room." Sue said, "I like pretty things too!" + +One day, a big monster named Bob came to town. He was mean and scary. He made all the other monsters laugh at Tom. Tom was sad. Sue said, "Don't worry, Tom. We can make Bob nice too." + +Tom and Sue had a plan. They went to Tom's room and took all the pretty things. They went to Bob's house and added the pretty things to his room. When Bob saw his room, he was surprised. He had never seen anything so pretty before. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom and Sue." + +From that day on, Bob was nice to everyone. He learned that being delicate and kind was better than being mean. All the monsters in the town were happy, and they all liked to add pretty things to their rooms. +Once upon a time, in a big park, there was a mighty boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his equipment. He had a red ball, a blue car, and a yellow truck. Every day, he played with his toys under a big tree. + +One sunny day, while Tim was playing, a little girl named Amy came to the park. She saw Tim and his equipment and wanted to play too. "Can I play with you?" asked Amy. Tim smiled and said, "Yes, you can play with me!" + +Tim and Amy played together all day long. They laughed and had fun with the red ball, the blue car, and the yellow truck. When it was time to go home, Tim and Amy were very happy. They gave each other a big kiss on the cheek and said, "See you tomorrow!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to swing at the park. One day, he wore his impressive hat. It was big and red. + +At the park, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue loved Tim's hat. She said, "Wow, nice hat! Can I try it?" Tim said, "Sure, you can try it." Sue put on the hat and they both laughed. + +Tim and Sue played together. They took turns on the swing. They had so much fun. Then, they went home. They were happy and tired. Tim and Sue became best friends. +One day, a girl named Lily wanted to build a big tower. She took her blocks and started to build. The tower grew taller and taller. Lily was very happy. + +Just then, her friend Tom came over. "Hi, Lily! What are you doing?" he asked. "I am building a tower," Lily said. "Do you want to help me?" Tom said, "Yes, that sounds fine!" So, Tom and Lily built the tower together. + +When the tower was very tall, Lily had an idea. "Let's have a dance party!" she said. Tom agreed. They danced and laughed around the tower. They had so much fun at their dance party. And they were very proud of the tower they built. +Once upon a time, there was a fine cat named Tim. Tim lived on a big land with lots of grass and trees. He loved to play and run around all day. + +One sunny day, Tim met a small bird named Sue. Sue was sad because she wanted to build a nest but didn't know how big to make it. Tim wanted to help Sue. + +"Let's measure the nest," said Tim. They found a stick and used it to measure the nest. They made the nest big enough for Sue and her family. + +Sue was very happy with her new nest. "Thank you, Tim!" said Sue. From that day on, Tim and Sue became the best of friends and played together on the fine land every day. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was a very helpful boy. He liked to deliver things to people. One day, his mom asked him to deliver a bulb to his grandma. His grandma's house was far away, but Tim said, "Yes, mom, I will do it." + +On his way, Tim met a troubled dog. The dog was sad and hungry. Tim thought, "I want to help the dog, but I need to deliver the bulb to grandma." He decided to give the dog some of his lunch. The dog was happy and wagged its tail. Tim felt good and continued to walk to grandma's house. + +When Tim arrived at grandma's house, he gave her the bulb. Grandma was happy and said, "Thank you, Tim. You are a good boy." Tim told her about the dog and how he helped it. Grandma smiled and said, "You did the right thing, Tim. It is good to help others when they are in trouble." Tim learned that it is important to be kind and help others. +Once upon a time, in a land full of trees, there lived a little girl named Amy. Amy liked to pick fruit from the trees. Apples, bananas, and oranges were her favorite. + +One day, Amy saw a different tree. It was not like the other trees. It had many colors and big fruit. She blinked her eyes and said, "Wow! I want to pick the fruit from this tree." + +Amy walked up to the tree and said, "Hello, tree! Can I pick your fruit?" The tree blinked its big eyes and said, "Yes, Amy. You can pick my fruit. But only take one." + +Amy picked a big, red fruit from the tree. She said "Thank you, tree!" and went home. She shared the fruit with her family, and they all loved it. From that day on, Amy and the different tree were best friends. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tom and Tim. They lived in a small house in a modern town. Tom and Tim liked to play together and have fun. + +One day, Tom wanted to play with a toy truck, but Tim wanted to play with a toy plane. They could not agree on what to play with. Tom said, "I want to play with the truck!" Tim said, "No, I want to play with the plane!" They disagreed and were sad. + +Then, Tom had an idea. They could make a game that used both the toy truck and the toy plane. They called it "Operation Truck and Plane." They took turns playing with the truck and the plane, and they both had a lot of fun. In the end, Tom and Tim learned that even if they disagree, they can still find a way to play together and be happy. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved ice-cream very much. One day, her mom let her go to the ice-cream shop to buy an ice-cream. Amy was so happy! + +Amy walked to the shop and saw a big ice-cream. It was icy and looked yummy. She gave her money to the man and got the ice-cream. Amy started to walk back home with her ice-cream. + +But on the way home, Amy tripped on a rock and fell down. Her ice-cream fell on the ground too. Amy was sad and cried because her ice-cream was gone. She walked home without her ice-cream and had a bad day. +Once upon a time, there was a curious girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at bugs. One day, she saw a big, red bug on a leaf. Lily wanted to know what kind of bug it was. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mom, what is that red bug?" Her mom said, "That is an ant, but be careful, it can bite!" Lily listened to her mom, but she still wanted to see the ant up close. + +The next day, Lily went outside to find the red ant again. She found it on the same leaf. Lily got very close to the ant, but she remembered what her mom said. She did not touch it. Then, the ant crawled away. Lily was happy she saw the bug, but she was also happy she did not get a bite. +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk. She saw a fence with many birds on it. She wanted to count the birds. Lily started counting, "One, two, three, four, five!" + +A bird saw Lily and flew down to her. The bird said, "Hello, I am Blue. What are you doing?" Lily said, "I am counting the birds on the fence. Do you want to count with me?" Blue said, "Yes, I want to count too!" + +Lily and Blue counted the birds together. After they finished counting, they went to Lily's house. Lily's mom made spicy soup for lunch. Blue tried the spicy soup and said, "Wow, this is spicy, but I like it!" They laughed and had fun. Lily and Blue became good friends and counted many things together. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy cat named Tom. Tom liked to play catch with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. They loved to play in the sun and laugh all day. + +One day, Tom saw a big red ball. He wanted to catch it for Tim. Tom jumped and tried to catch the ball, but he was clumsy and fell. Tim saw Tom fall and said, "Oh no, Tom! Are you okay?" + +Tom got up and saw a switch on the wall. He thought, "Maybe if I hit the switch, I can catch the ball." Tom jumped up and hit the switch with his paw. The big red ball fell down, and Tom caught it! + +Tom gave the ball to Tim, and they played catch all day. They were both very happy. Tom learned that even if you are clumsy, you can still catch the ball and have fun with your friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Zoom. Zoom loved to go fast, but he also knew he had to stay obedient to the traffic rules. Zoom had many friends who liked to play with him. + +One sunny day, Zoom was playing with his friend, a big truck named Tuck. They were racing down the street, laughing and having fun. Suddenly, Tuck said, "Zoom, let's see who can go faster!" Zoom knew that going too fast was not safe, so he said, "No, Tuck. We must stay obedient and not go too fast." + +Tuck listened to Zoom and they both continued to play safely, staying obedient to the rules. They had lots of fun together, and Zoom showed Tuck that they could still have a great time while staying safe. Zoom and Tuck became the best of friends, always remembering to stay obedient and have fun. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play games. One day, they played a game of sack race. They each had a big sack that they put their legs in. They had to hop to the end of the yard and back. + +Lily and Tom were both fast and strong. They hopped very well. But Tom wanted to win more than Lily. He thought winning was very important. He did not care about having fun or being fair. + +When they were almost at the end, Tom saw that Lily was a little bit ahead of him. He did not like that. He reached out his hand and pulled Lily's sack. Lily fell down and hurt her knee. Tom hopped past her and crossed the line. He shouted, "I win! I win!" + +But Lily did not clap or cheer for him. She was sad and angry. She said, "You cheated! You did not win fair. You are a bad friend. You hurt me and made me cry. Winning is not important if you are mean and selfish." + +Tom felt ashamed and sorry. He realized that he had made a big mistake. He said, "You are right, Lily. I am sorry. I was wrong. You are a good friend. You are the real winner. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily was kind and generous. She said, "Yes, I forgive you. But you have to promise to play nice and fair next time. And you have to help me clean my knee and put a band-aid on it." + +Tom nodded and hugged Lily. He said, "I promise. And I will share my victory prize with you. It is a big cookie. Do you want half?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, thank you. That is very sweet of you. Let's go and eat the cookie together. And then we can play another game. A fun game. A game where we are both winners." + +The moral of the story is: cheating is wrong and hurts others. Winning is not important if you lose your friends. Playing fair and nice is more fun and rewarding. Sharing and caring are good values. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play and joke with each other. One day, they found a small toy angel in the park. It had white wings and a yellow dress. + +"Look, it's an angel!" Lily said. "Maybe it can fly!" + +"Let's try!" Ben said. He threw the angel in the air, but it fell down on the grass. + +"Oops!" Lily said. "Maybe it needs some magic!" + +They picked up the angel and ran to the slide. They climbed to the top and held the angel in their hands. + +"Ready, set, go!" Ben said. They slid down and let go of the angel. + +The angel flew in the air for a moment, then landed on a branch of a big tree. + +"Wow!" Lily said. "It worked!" + +They clapped and laughed. They were very happy. + +"Can we get it back?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "It's too high." + +They looked at the angel. It smiled at them. + +"Hello, Lily and Ben," the angel said. "Thank you for playing with me. You are very funny and kind." + +Lily and Ben gasped. They could not believe the angel could talk. + +"Are you a real angel?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I am," the angel said. "But I'm also a toy. I like to joke with children who find me. I have a special gift for you." + +The angel waved its hand and a shower of sparkles fell on Lily and Ben. They felt warm and happy. + +"What is it?" Ben asked. + +"It's a blessing," the angel said. "It means I love you and wish you good things. You can keep me as your friend, or you can give me to someone else who needs a joke and a blessing." + +Lily and Ben hugged the angel. They thanked it for the gift. + +They decided to keep the angel as their friend. They took it home and showed it to their parents. They told them the story of how they met the angel. Their parents smiled and hugged them. + +They played and joked with the angel every day. They were very happy. +Tom and Lily were going to the zoo with their mom and dad. They were very happy and excited. They wanted to see the lions, the monkeys, and the elephants. They got in the car and buckled their seats. + +"Are we there yet?" Tom asked. + +"Soon, honey, soon," mom said. + +But then the car stopped. The driver got out and looked at the wheel. He said a bad word. The wheel was flat. + +"Oh no, what happened?" dad asked. + +"We have a puncture. I need to change the wheel. It will take some time," the driver said. + +Tom and Lily did not like this. They did not want to wait. They wanted to go to the zoo. They started to cry. + +"Please don't cry, kids. It's not the end of the world. We will get there eventually," dad said. + +But Tom and Lily did not listen. They cried louder and louder. They kicked their seats and threw their toys. They made a big fit. + +The driver was not happy. He was trying to fix the wheel, but the kids were making too much noise. He could not concentrate. He said another bad word. + +"Please be quiet, kids. You are making it harder for me. If you don't stop, I will take you back home and you will not see the zoo at all," the driver said. + +Tom and Lily did not want that. They wanted to see the zoo. They stopped crying and kicking. They said they were sorry. They promised to be good. + +The driver finished changing the wheel. He got back in the car and started the engine. He smiled at Tom and Lily. + +"Good kids. Now let's go to the zoo. Maybe we can still see the lions, the monkeys, and the elephants," the driver said. + +Tom and Lily smiled back. They were happy again. They thanked the driver and said they were sorry again. They hoped they would see the zoo soon. +Ben and Lily were playing with blocks. They liked to build towers and knock them down. Ben had a big brain and knew how to make tall towers. Lily had a small brain and could only make short towers. + +"Look at my tower, Lily. It is bigger than yours. You have a silly brain. You can't build like me," Ben said. He laughed at Lily and made her feel sad. + +Lily felt angry and wanted to show Ben that she could build too. She saw a big block on the floor and picked it up. She threw it at Ben's tower and made it fall down. "Ha! Now your tower is gone. You have a foolish brain. You can't build like me," Lily said. She laughed at Ben and made him feel mad. + +Ben felt hurt and wanted to get back at Lily. He saw a big book on the shelf and grabbed it. He swung it at Lily's head and hit her hard. "Ow! That hurts! You have a mean brain. You can't play nice," Lily said. She cried and held her head. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the blocks, the book and the tears. She was very angry and scolded Ben and Lily. "What are you doing? You have bad brains. You can't hurt each other," Mom said. She took away the blocks and the book and sent them to their rooms. Ben and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They had no fun and no friends. They had a bad ending. +Sara likes to help her mom in the morning. She wakes up early and goes to the kitchen. She sees her mom making coffee. Sara knows coffee is a drink for grown-ups. It smells good and makes mom happy. + +Sara wants to make mom smile. She looks for something to give her. She sees a clear cup on the shelf. It is shiny and pretty. Sara thinks mom will like it. She takes the cup and fills it with water. She adds some sugar and stirs it. She makes her own coffee. + +She brings the cup to mom and says, "Here, mom, I made you coffee. I love you." Mom looks at the cup and sees the water and sugar. She is surprised and touched. She hugs Sara and says, "Thank you, Sara, you are so sweet. I love you too." She takes a sip of the water and sugar. She smiles and says, "This is the best coffee ever." Sara smiles too. She is happy to make mom smile. +Lily was a thin horse who lived on a farm. She liked to run and play with the other horses, but she did not like to eat hay. She thought hay was dry and boring, and she wanted to eat apples and carrots instead. + +Every day, the farmer gave hay to the horses, and every day, Lily refused to eat it. She would push it away with her nose, or kick it with her hooves, or run away from it. The farmer was worried, because he knew hay was good for horses, and he did not have enough apples and carrots for all of them. + +One day, the farmer had a visitor, who brought a big bag of apples and carrots. The visitor wanted to see the horses, and the farmer took him to the barn. The other horses were happy to see the visitor, and they came to greet him. They smelled the apples and carrots, and they nuzzled the visitor's hand, hoping for a treat. + +But Lily did not come. She was hiding in a corner, feeling hungry and sad. She saw the apples and carrots, and she wanted them very much, but she was too shy to ask. She thought the visitor would not like her, because she was thin and did not eat hay. + +The visitor noticed Lily, and he asked the farmer about her. The farmer told him how Lily refused to eat hay, and how he was worried about her health. The visitor felt sorry for Lily, and he decided to try to help her. He took an apple and a carrot from his bag, and he walked slowly to Lily. He spoke to her softly, and he offered her the apple and the carrot. He told her they were for her, and that he liked her. + +Lily was surprised, and she looked at the visitor with her big brown eyes. She smelled the apple and the carrot, and she felt her mouth water. She wanted to take them, but she was afraid. She wondered if the visitor was tricking her, or if he would take them away. She hesitated, and she looked at the farmer. + +The farmer smiled, and he nodded. He told Lily it was okay, and that the visitor was her friend. He told her to try the apple and the carrot, and to see how good they were. He told her he still had hay for her, but he also had some apples and carrots for her, if she would eat some hay too. + +Lily felt a warm feeling in her heart, and she decided to trust the farmer and the visitor. She reached out her neck, and she took the apple and the carrot from the visitor's hand. She bit into them, and she felt a sweet and crunchy taste. She liked them very much, and she made a happy sound. She thanked the visitor, and she licked his hand. She looked at the farmer, and she nodded. She agreed to eat some hay too, if she could have some apples and carrots as well. + +The farmer and the visitor were glad, and they praised Lily. They gave her some more apples and carrots, and they also gave her some hay. Lily ate them all, and she felt full and satisfied. She felt stronger and happier, and she joined the other horses. She ran and played with them, and she made new friends. She learned to like hay, and she also enjoyed apples and carrots. She was a thin horse no more, but a healthy and happy one. +Sam and Mia were twins who loved vehicles. They had many toy cars, trucks, buses and trains that they played with every day. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving or riding them. + +One day, their mom gave them a big surprise. She brought home a new toy vehicle that was shiny and red. It was a fire truck with a ladder and a siren. Sam and Mia were very happy and excited. They wanted to play with it right away. + +"Can I play with it first?" Sam asked. + +"No, I want to play with it first!" Mia said. + +They both reached for the fire truck and started to pull it. They did not want to share it. They were being selfish. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said. "You have to take turns and share the fire truck. It is not nice to be selfish. You have to be kind and fair to each other." + +"But I love the fire truck more!" Sam said. + +"No, I love the fire truck more!" Mia said. + +Their mom sighed. She had an idea. She took the fire truck and put it on a high shelf. She said, "If you cannot share the fire truck, then no one can play with it. You have to learn to get along and play nicely. Maybe later, when you are ready, you can have the fire truck back." + +Sam and Mia looked at the fire truck on the shelf. They felt sad and sorry. They realized they had been selfish and mean to each other. They did not want to lose the fire truck. They wanted to play with it and have fun. + +They looked at each other and said, "I'm sorry, I was selfish. I love you more than the fire truck. Can we share it and play together?" + +Their mom smiled and said, "That's better. I'm glad you said sorry and made up. I love you both very much. You can have the fire truck back, but you have to promise to share it and be nice to each other." + +Sam and Mia nodded and hugged their mom. They said, "We promise, mom. Thank you for the fire truck. We love you too." + +Their mom gave them the fire truck and watched them play happily. They took turns and helped each other. They made noises and pretended they were firefighters. They had a lot of fun with the fire truck and with each other. They learned to be kind and not selfish. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play and learn at school. One day, they have a new teacher. Her name is Miss Lee. She is nice and generous. She gives them stickers and books. + +Miss Lee tells them to sit at their desks and draw. Lily and Ben are happy. They like to draw. They have crayons and paper. Lily draws a flower. Ben draws a car. They show each other their drawings. They smile and say, "Good job!" + +But then, Ben sees something on Lily's desk. It is a shiny pencil. It has a star on top. Ben likes stars. He wants the pencil. He reaches for it. Lily sees him. She says, "No, Ben! That is my pencil. Miss Lee gave it to me. It is special. You have your own pencil." + +Ben does not listen. He grabs the pencil. Lily holds on to it. They pull and tug. They struggle. The pencil breaks. The star falls off. Lily and Ben are sad. They cry. They say, "Sorry, sorry!" + +Miss Lee hears them. She comes to their desks. She sees the broken pencil and the star. She says, "What happened, Lily and Ben? Why are you crying? Why did you break the pencil?" + +Lily and Ben tell her what they did. They say, "We were selfish. We wanted the pencil. We did not share. We did not respect. We are sorry, Miss Lee. We are sorry, Lily. We are sorry, Ben." + +Miss Lee hugs them. She says, "It is okay, Lily and Ben. I am glad you are sorry. I am glad you are honest. I forgive you. But you have to learn to be generous. You have to learn to share. You have to learn to respect. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, Miss Lee. We understand. We will be generous. We will share. We will respect. Thank you, Miss Lee. Thank you, Lily. Thank you, Ben." + +Miss Lee smiles. She says, "You are welcome, Lily and Ben. You are good friends. You can fix the pencil. You can glue the star. You can draw together. You can have fun. You can learn. You can grow." + +Lily and Ben smile. They say, "Yes, Miss Lee. We can. We will. We are happy. We are friends." They hug each other. They hug Miss Lee. They fix the pencil. They glue the star. They draw together. They have fun. They learn. They grow. +Sara wanted to make a cake for her mom. She saw a big book in the kitchen with pictures of cakes. She opened the book and looked for a cake she liked. She found a cake with pink frosting and sprinkles. She wanted to make that cake. + +She climbed on a chair and reached for the big bowl on the shelf. She was careful not to drop it. She put the bowl on the table and looked for the other things she needed. She saw a box of flour, a carton of eggs, a bottle of milk, and a jar of sugar. She also saw a spoon, a knife, and a whisk. She thought she had everything. + +She poured some flour, some eggs, some milk, and some sugar into the bowl. She used the spoon to mix them. She did not know how much to put. She just guessed. She wanted to make a lot of cake. She used the knife to cut some butter and added it to the bowl. She used the whisk to make it smooth. She thought it looked good. + +She looked for a pan to put the cake in. She saw a big pan on the stove. She did not know it was hot. She grabbed the handle and screamed. It burned her hand. She dropped the pan and the cake mix. It spilled all over the floor and the stove. She started to cry. + +She heard her mom coming. She was fearful. She knew her mom would be angry. She hid under the table and hoped her mom would not see her. But her mom saw the mess in the kitchen. She saw the book, the bowl, the flour, the eggs, the milk, the sugar, the butter, the spoon, the knife, the whisk, the pan, and the cake mix. She saw Sara under the table. She was very angry. + +She yelled at Sara. She said Sara was naughty and stupid. She said Sara could not make a cake. She said Sara made a big mess. She said Sara had to clean it up. She said Sara had to go to her room. She said Sara could not have any cake. She said Sara was a bad girl. + +Sara felt sad and sorry. She wanted to make a cake for her mom. She wanted to make her mom happy. She wanted to succeed. But she failed. She made her mom angry. She made a big mess. She had to clean it up. She had to go to her room. She could not have any cake. She was a bad girl. She cried and cried. She wished she never tried to make a cake. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to help their mom in the kitchen. One day, mom asked them to wash some peppers for the salad. Tom and Lily took the peppers and went to the sink. They saw a big knife on the counter. Tom wanted to play with the knife. He said to Lily, "Look, this knife is shiny and sharp. Let's cut the peppers with it." + +Lily said, "No, Tom, that's not a good idea. Mom said the knife is dangerous and we should not touch it. We can wash the peppers with our hands. It's easy and fun." But Tom did not listen to Lily. He took the knife and tried to cut a pepper. He did not know how to hold the knife well. He slipped and cut his finger. He cried out loud. It hurt a lot. + +Mom heard Tom's cry and ran to the kitchen. She saw the blood on Tom's finger and the knife on the floor. She was very angry and scared. She said, "Tom, what did you do? You could have hurt yourself badly. Why did you touch the knife? You know it's sharp and dangerous. You should have listened to Lily. She was right. You were wrong." She took Tom to the bathroom and cleaned his wound. She put a band-aid on his finger and gave him a hug. She said, "I hope you learned your lesson. Never play with sharp things. They can hurt you and others. Always listen to mom and Lily. They love you and want you to be safe." + +Tom felt very sorry and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Lily. I was silly and curious. I wanted to play with the knife. I did not think it would hurt me. I did not listen to you. I was wrong. I learned my lesson. I will never play with sharp things again. I will always listen to you. I love you too." He hugged mom and Lily and said, "Thank you for taking care of me. You are the best." + +Mom and Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tom. We're glad you're okay. We're proud of you for admitting your mistake and learning from it. We're the best family." They finished washing the peppers and made the salad together. They ate it for lunch and it was delicious. Tom and Lily were tired after the adventure. They took a nap and dreamed of happy things. +Tommy liked to play with his toys in the attic. He had many toys, but he did not like to share them with his sister Lily. He thought she was too little and would break them or lose them. He was selfish. + +One day, Lily wanted to play with Tommy in the attic. She asked him nicely, but he said no. He said she could not touch his toys. He said they were only for him. He shut the door and locked it. Lily was sad. She sighed and went to her room. + +Tommy played with his toys for a long time. He had cars, trains, planes, dolls, blocks, and books. He made loud noises and had fun. He did not think about Lily. He did not hear the thunder or see the lightning. He did not know there was a storm. + +The storm was very strong. It made the wind blow and the rain fall. It made the roof leak and the attic wet. It made the lights go out and the attic dark. Tommy was scared. He wanted to go out, but he could not. He had locked the door and lost the key. He cried and called for Lily. + +Lily heard Tommy cry. She was worried. She ran to the attic door and tried to open it. She could not. She looked for the key. She found it under a pillow. She unlocked the door and opened it. She saw Tommy in the dark and wet attic. She hugged him and said it was okay. She gave him a flashlight and a blanket. She said they could play together. She was not selfish. Tommy was sorry. He said thank you and sorry. He said he would share his toys. He was not selfish anymore. They smiled and played together. They were happy. +Lily and Tom are playing with blocks. They want to make a big tower. They take turns to put blocks on top of each other. They are careful not to make the tower fall. + +"Look, Lily, our tower is so high!" Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom, it is very high. I want to put one more block on top. Can you give me that blue block?" Lily asks. + +"Here you go, Lily. Be careful, it is heavy." Tom says. He hands Lily the blue block. + +Lily tries to fit the blue block on the tower. But it is too big. It does not fit. It makes the tower wobble. The tower falls down with a loud crash. The blocks scatter everywhere. + +"Oh no, our tower!" Lily and Tom say together. They are sad. They worked hard to make the tower. + +"Never mind, Lily and Tom. It was a good try. You can make another tower later." Mom says. She comes into the room. She sees the mess. She smiles. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We made a mess." Lily and Tom say. + +"It is okay, my loves. You can help me clean up later. But first, I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see?" Mom says. + +"Yes, Mom, we want to see!" Lily and Tom say. They are curious. + +Mom takes them to the kitchen. She shows them a big plate. On the plate, there are many pieces of cheese. The cheese is cut into different shapes. There are stars, hearts, circles, and squares. + +"Wow, Mom, cheese!" Lily and Tom say. They love cheese. + +"Yes, cheese. I made these for you. You can play with them and eat them. You can make your own shapes with them. You can fit them together like a puzzle. Do you like them?" Mom says. + +"Yes, Mom, we like them. Thank you, Mom. You are the best!" Lily and Tom say. They hug Mom. + +"You are welcome, my loves. You are the best, too. Now, are you ready to have some fun with cheese?" Mom says. + +"Yes, Mom, we are ready!" Lily and Tom say. They are happy. + +They sit at the table. They take some cheese. They start to play with them and eat them. They forget about the fallen tower. They have fun with cheese. +Ben is a dog who likes to dig. He digs in the yard, in the park, and in the sand. One day, he finds a big bone in the sand. He is very happy and runs to show his friend Max. + +Max is a cat who likes to nap. He naps on the couch, on the bed, and on the sun. He sees Ben with the bone and wakes up. He is very curious and asks Ben a question. + +"Where did you get that bone?" Max questions. + +"I dug it up in the sand. It was easy to find. Do you want to see?" Ben answers. + +"Yes, please. Show me where you dug it up. Maybe there are more bones there." Max says. + +Ben and Max go to the sand. Ben shows Max the hole where he found the bone. They dig together and find more bones. They are very excited and share the bones. They have a lot of fun and become good friends. +Sara liked to write in her diary every day. She wrote about her friends, her toys, her dreams and her secrets. She kept her diary under her pillow and never showed it to anyone. + +One day, her brother Tom was looking for his ball in her room. He saw her diary and was curious. He took it and opened it. He saw Sara's words and pictures. He wanted to read them. + +Sara came back from the park and saw Tom with her diary. She was very angry and worried. She ran to him and shouted. + +"Tom, give me my diary! That is mine! You cannot look at it!" + +Tom laughed and said. "Why not? What are you hiding? Do you have a crush on someone? Do you have a secret plan?" + +Sara tried to grab her diary, but Tom was stronger. He held it high and said. "I will reveal your secrets to everyone! I will tell mom and dad and your friends!" + +Sara felt sad and scared. She did not want Tom to reveal her secrets. She did not want anyone to laugh at her or be mad at her. She started to cry. + +Tom saw Sara crying and felt sorry. He realized he was being mean and rude. He lowered his hand and gave her diary back. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. I was just joking. I won't reveal your secrets. I won't tell anyone. Please don't cry." + +Sara wiped her tears and hugged her diary. She looked at Tom and said. + +"Thank you, Tom. I'm sorry I shouted at you. I know you were just curious. But my diary is very important to me. It has my feelings and thoughts. Please don't touch it again." + +Tom nodded and said. "I promise. I won't touch it again. Can we still be friends?" + +Sara smiled and said. "Yes, we can still be friends. But you have to play with me now." + +Tom agreed and they went to play with their toys. They forgot about the diary and had fun. +Anna and Ben were playing with blocks. They made a big stack of blocks, as high as they could. They were happy and proud of their stack. + +But then, Tom came. Tom was older and mean. He did not like to share. He wanted to play with the blocks too. He pushed Anna and Ben away. He kicked their stack of blocks. The blocks fell down and made a loud noise. + +Anna and Ben were sad and angry. They shouted at Tom. "Go away, Tom! You are bad! You broke our stack!" Tom did not care. He laughed and took some blocks. He ran away. + +Anna and Ben wept. They wept because their stack was gone. They wept because Tom was mean. They wept because they were hungry. They wanted a snack. + +Mom heard them weep. She came to see what was wrong. She saw the mess of blocks. She saw Anna and Ben's tears. She hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. Tom was very rude. He should not have done that. Let me help you clean up. Then we can have some cookies and milk. How does that sound?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They stopped weeping. They smiled a little. They helped Mom pick up the blocks. They said, "Thank you, Mom. You are good. We love you." Mom smiled too. She said, "I love you too, my loves. You are good too. Now let's go have some cookies and milk. You must be hungry." They went to the kitchen. They ate some cookies and drank some milk. They felt better. They forgot about Tom and their stack. They were happy again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big brown person with a lot of hair on his face and arms. He was sitting on a bench and eating a sandwich. + +"Look, Lily, he has peanut butter and jelly on his bread. I like peanut butter and jelly. Do you?" Tom said. + +Lily nodded. "Yes, I do. But he has too much. He is spreading it all over his bread and his fingers. It is messy." + +Tom agreed. "It is messy. And he is not sharing. He has a whole jar of peanut butter and jelly. He is greedy." + +The brown person heard them and looked at them. He smiled and waved his bread at them. "Hi, kids. Do you want some peanut butter and jelly? I have plenty. Come and sit with me." + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not know the brown person. They did not want to go near him. They ran away to their mom, who was watching them from a distance. + +"Mom, mom, there is a big brown person in the park. He is spreading peanut butter and jelly everywhere. He is scary," Tom said. + +"Mom, mom, he wanted to give us some. But we did not want it. It was yucky," Lily said. + +Mom hugged them and calmed them down. "It's okay, Tom and Lily. He is not scary. He is just a person who likes peanut butter and jelly. He was trying to be nice and share with you. But you don't have to take it if you don't want to. Maybe he is lonely and wants some friends. Maybe he is different from us, but he is still a person. Can you say sorry to him and be polite?" + +Tom and Lily thought about it. They felt a little bad for the brown person. They decided to say sorry and be polite. They walked back to the bench with mom. They said hello to the brown person and apologized for running away. They thanked him for offering them some peanut butter and jelly, but said they were not hungry. They asked him his name and where he came from. They learned that he was called Ben and he came from a faraway place. They found out that he liked to play games and tell jokes. They laughed and talked with him for a while. They realized that he was not scary. He was just a person who liked peanut butter and jelly. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to jump on the swings and slide down the slide. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They ran to the tree and looked for a good branch to climb. + +"Look, Lily, I found a symbol on the tree!" Tom said. He pointed to a mark that looked like a star. "Do you know what it means?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not know what a symbol was. She only knew that it was a shape. "Maybe it is a sign for something," she said. "Maybe it is a treasure map!" + +Tom liked that idea. He wanted to find a treasure. He looked around the tree for more symbols. He saw another one that looked like a moon. He followed it to a hole in the tree. He peeked inside the hole and saw something shiny. + +"Lily, come here! I found something!" he shouted. He reached into the hole and pulled out a necklace. It had a pendant that looked like the star symbol. It was old and rusty, but it sparkled in the sun. + +Lily ran to Tom and looked at the necklace. She gasped. It was beautiful. She wondered who left it there and why. She wanted to wear it. She asked Tom if she could have it. + +"Sure, Lily, you can have it. It is a gift from the tree," Tom said. He put the necklace around her neck and smiled. He was happy that he made Lily happy. + +They hugged and thanked the tree. They did not know that the necklace belonged to an old lady who lived in the park. She had carved the symbols on the tree to remember her husband, who gave her the necklace long ago. She had lost the necklace one day and could not find it. She was sad and lonely. + +But she saw Lily and Tom playing with the necklace. She saw their joy and friendship. She felt a warm feeling in her heart. She decided to let them keep the necklace. She hoped that it would bring them luck and love. She smiled and walked away. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them go fast and make loud noises. They pretended they were racing drivers and had fun. + +But then they saw dark clouds in the sky. They heard thunder and saw lightning. They knew it was a storm and they had to go inside. They did not like storms. They were scary and noisy. + +"Come on, Lily, we have to go!" Tom said. He picked up his red car and ran to the door. "Hurry, hurry!" + +Lily nodded and grabbed her yellow car. But she was not as fast as Tom. She tripped on a rock and fell down. Her car flew out of her hand and landed in a puddle. She started to cry. + +"Tom, help me! My car is wet and dirty!" she sobbed. + +Tom heard her and turned around. He saw her on the ground and her car in the water. He felt sorry for her. He knew her car was important to her. He ran back to her and helped her up. + +"It's okay, Lily, don't cry. I'll get your car for you," he said. He reached into the puddle and grabbed the car. He shook it and wiped it with his shirt. He gave it back to her. + +"Here you go, Lily. Your car is fine. See, it can still go. Look, I'll show you." He put the car on the ground and pushed it forward. Then he pulled it back. "See, it can go and reverse. Just like a real car." + +Lily smiled and hugged him. She was happy to have her car back. She thanked him and said he was a good brother. They hugged their cars and ran inside. They were safe from the storm. They played with their cars in their room and waited for the storm to pass. They were glad they had each other. +Sara was very happy today. She had a new dress with flowers and a big bow. She wanted to show it to her friend Lily. She put on her dress and her shoes and skipped to Lily's house. + +Lily was waiting for her at the door. She saw Sara's dress and smiled. "You look very pretty, Sara!" she said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, please!" Sara said. "What do you want to play?" + +Lily had an idea. She took Sara's hand and led her to the backyard. There was a big tree with a hole in it. Lily said, "Let's play detectives. Maybe there is something mysterious in the hole." + +Sara liked the idea. She liked mysteries. She followed Lily to the tree and peeked inside the hole. She saw something shiny and round. She reached for it and pulled it out. It was an alarm. It had a red button and a green light. + +"Wow, what is this?" Sara asked. "Maybe it is a treasure." + +Lily looked at the alarm. She was curious. She pressed the red button. Suddenly, the alarm made a loud noise. It went beep, beep, beep. Sara and Lily were scared. They dropped the alarm and ran away. + +"Who put this here?" Sara wondered. "Maybe it is a trap." + +Lily shook her head. "I don't know. Maybe it is a joke." + +They ran back to Lily's house and told her mom what happened. Her mom said, "Don't worry, girls. It is just an old alarm. Someone must have thrown it away. It is not dangerous. But you should not touch things you don't know. They might be dirty or broken." + +Sara and Lily nodded. They learned their lesson. They decided to play something else. They played with dolls and had a tea party. They had fun and forgot about the alarm. They were still friends and still happy. +Lila and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big slide. Lila wants to go first. She runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. Ben follows her. + +"Wait for me, Lila!" Ben says. + +Lila reaches the top of the slide. She looks down and sees a long, shiny slide. She is excited. She sits on the slide and gets ready to go. + +"Bye, Ben!" Lila says. + +But Ben is not happy. He wants to go first. He is angry. He pushes Lila hard. Lila falls off the slide. She lands on the grass. She cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lila says. + +Ben feels bad. He did not mean to hurt Lila. He climbs down the slide and runs to Lila. He sees a person near them. The person is wearing an orange shirt. The person is a park ranger. The park ranger sees Lila crying and Ben looking sorry. + +"What happened here?" the park ranger asks. + +Ben tells the truth. He says he pushed Lila because he wanted to go first. He says he is sorry. + +The park ranger nods. He helps Lila stand up. He checks if she is hurt. He gives her a band-aid for her knee. He tells her to be careful. + +He looks at Ben. He tells him not to push anyone. He tells him to share and take turns. He tells him to say sorry to Lila. + +Ben says sorry to Lila. He hugs her. He says he will not push her again. He says he will let her go first. + +Lila smiles. She says she forgives him. She says they can go on the slide together. + +The park ranger smiles too. He says they are good friends. He says they can play on the slide, but they have to be gentle and safe. + +Lila and Ben nod. They thank the park ranger. They hold hands and walk to the slide. They have fun on the slide. They do not push each other. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big blanket on the grass. It had many colors and shapes. + +"Look, a blanket!" Lily said. "Let's go and see." + +They ran to the blanket. It was soft and warm. They sat on it and felt comfortable. + +"Who do you think this blanket belongs to?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe someone left it here." + +They looked around. They did not see anyone. They saw some toys on the blanket. There was a ball, a doll, a book and a truck. + +"Can we play with these toys?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, why not?" Ben said. "They look fun." + +They picked up the toys and started to play. They threw the ball, hugged the doll, read the book and drove the truck. They had a lot of fun. + +After a while, they heard a voice. + +"Hey, that's my blanket and my toys!" the voice said. + +They looked up. They saw a boy standing near them. He looked angry. + +"Who are you?" Ben asked. + +"I'm Max," the boy said. "This is my blanket and my toys. I spread them here for a picnic. But then I had to go to the bathroom. And when I came back, I saw you on my blanket and playing with my toys. That's not nice." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They did not know the blanket and the toys belonged to someone. + +"We're sorry, Max," Lily said. "We did not mean to take your things. We just thought they were left here. We liked your blanket and your toys. They are very nice." + +"Yeah, we're sorry, Max," Ben said. "We did not want to make you angry. We were just looking for something to play with. We were bored." + +Max looked at them. He saw that they were telling the truth. He saw that they were friendly. + +"It's okay," Max said. "I forgive you. You can play with my blanket and my toys. But only if you share with me. And only if you invite me to join you." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They liked Max. They wanted to be friends with him. + +"Okay, Max," Lily said. "We will share with you. And we invite you to join us. Do you want to play with us?" + +"Yes, I do," Max said. "Thank you for asking. That's very nice of you." + +They moved over and made room for Max. They gave him some of his toys. They started to play together. They had even more fun. + +They played on the blanket until it was time to go home. They said goodbye to each other. They promised to meet again in the park. They walked away with their parents. They felt happy. They had made a new friend. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had a big house with many rooms and a lot of toys. One day, their mom told them that they had a special guest coming to visit. She said he was a famous singer who made many songs that they loved. Lily and Ben were very excited and curious. They wanted to see the famous singer and hear him sing. + +Mom said they had to wait until after lunch to meet the guest. She said he was resting upstairs in the guest room. She told them not to bother him or make too much noise. Lily and Ben nodded, but they had a plan. They decided to sneak upstairs and surprise the guest. They thought he would be happy to see them and play with them. + +They tiptoed up the stairs and found the guest room door. They listened carefully and heard a soft snoring sound. They smiled at each other and counted to three. Then they opened the door and shouted, "Surprise!" + +But the guest was not the famous singer they expected. It was their grandpa, who had come to visit from far away. He woke up with a start and looked at them with a confused and grumpy face. He said, "What are you doing here? You scared me!" + +Lily and Ben were shocked and embarrassed. They said, "Sorry, grandpa. We thought you were the famous singer. Where is he?" + +Grandpa laughed and hugged them. He said, "The famous singer is me. I used to sing a long time ago, before you were born. Your mom has some of my old records. Do you want to hear them?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and smiled. They were happy to see their grandpa and to learn something new about him. They said, "Yes, please. We want to hear you sing. You are the best surprise ever!" +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. Tom has a new toy. It is a car with a switch. When Tom pushes the switch, the car makes a loud noise and moves fast. + +Mia sees Tom's toy. She wants to play with it too. She is jealous of Tom. She says to Tom, "Can I have a turn with your car?" + +Tom says, "No, it is my car. I got it for my birthday. You have your own toys." + +Mia is sad and angry. She waits for Tom to look away. Then she grabs the car and runs away. Tom sees Mia and shouts, "Hey, give me back my car! That is not nice!" + +Mia does not listen. She pushes the switch and laughs. The car makes a loud noise and moves fast. But Mia does not see the wall. The car hits the wall and breaks. The switch falls off. The noise and the movement end. + +Mia is scared and sorry. She cries and says, "I'm sorry, Tom. I broke your car. I was jealous of you. Please forgive me." + +Tom is sad and mad. He says, "You should not have taken my car. You should have asked me nicely. Now my car is broken. I don't want to be your friend anymore." + +Mia and Tom are both unhappy. They do not play together anymore. They miss each other. They learn a lesson. They learn to share and to be kind. They say sorry and hug. They are friends again. They play with other toys. They are happy. The end. +Lila and Ben are playing in the garden. They like to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and stones. They have a big bucket and a small shovel each. + +"Look, Lila, I found a shiny stone!" Ben says, holding up a smooth pebble. + +"Wow, Ben, that's pretty!" Lila says, taking the stone and putting it in the bucket. "Let's dig some more, maybe we'll find something else." + +They dig and dig, until they hear a soft sound. It sounds like a squeak. They stop and listen. + +"Did you hear that, Lila?" Ben asks, looking around. + +"I did, Ben. Where is it coming from?" Lila asks, curious. + +They follow the sound, until they see a small hole under a bush. They peek inside, and see a tiny animal. It has brown fur and a long tail. It looks scared and cold. + +"Hello, little animal," Lila says softly, reaching out her hand. "Don't be afraid, we won't hurt you." + +The animal sniffs Lila's hand, and then crawls out of the hole. It rubs against Lila's leg, and purrs. + +"It's a cat, Lila! A baby cat!" Ben says, excited. "Can we keep it?" + +Lila smiles, and picks up the cat. It feels warm and soft in her arms. + +"I think we can, Ben. But we have to ask Mom first. And we have to give it some food and water. It looks hungry and thirsty." + +"OK, Lila. Let's go and show Mom our new friend. We discovered a cat, Lila! A furry cat!" + +They run to the house, holding the cat and the bucket. They are happy and proud. They have a new friend, and a new story to tell. +Anna loves to swim. She goes to the pool with her mom every week. She likes to splash and kick in the water. She has a swim suit with pink flowers on it. + +One day, Anna sees a boy in the pool. He has a swim suit with blue sharks on it. He is swimming very fast. Anna wants to say hello. She swims closer to him and smiles. + +"Hi, I am Anna. What is your name?" she asks. + +"Hi, I am Ben. I like your swim suit. It is very nice," he says. + +"Thank you. I like your swim suit too. It has cool sharks on it," she says. + +"Do you want to swim with me? We can play with the ball and the noodles," he says. + +"Yes, I want to swim with you. That sounds fun," she says. + +Anna and Ben swim together. They play with the ball and the noodles. They laugh and have fun. They are happy. They meet a new friend. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to watch cartoons on TV. But their mom says they have to do their homework first. Lily and Ben do not want to do their homework. They want to watch cartoons. + +They have an idea. They hide their homework under the sofa. They turn on the TV and watch cartoons. They laugh and have fun. They think their mom will not find out. + +But their mom is smart. She knows they did not do their homework. She comes into the living room and sees them watching cartoons. She is angry. + +"Turn off the TV right now!" she says. "Where is your homework?" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They do not know what to say. They look at each other. + +"We hid it under the sofa," Lily says. + +"Why did you do that?" mom asks. "Homework is important. You have to learn and practice. Cartoons are not important. They are just for fun. And they are expensive. We have to pay for the TV every month." + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They know their mom is right. They turn off the TV and get their homework. They say sorry to their mom. + +"It's okay," mom says. "But you have to do your homework first. Then you can watch cartoons for a little while. But not too much. Okay?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They do their homework. They learn and practice. Then they watch cartoons for a little while. But not too much. They hug their mom and say thank you. They are happy. +Tim and Mia were twins who liked to play in the attic. The attic was full of old things that their mom and dad did not use. There were brown boxes, brown books, brown clothes and brown toys. Tim and Mia liked to open the boxes and look at the things inside. Sometimes they found something fun, like a hat or a ball. Sometimes they found something scary, like a spider or a mask. + +One day, Tim and Mia were playing in the attic when they heard a loud noise. It sounded like a big bang. They looked at each other and felt afraid. They did not know what made the noise. Maybe it was a monster or a ghost. They wanted to run away, but the door to the attic was closed. They could not open it. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. "Mom! Dad! Help us!" + +They waited for a long time, but no one came. They felt alone and sad. They hugged each other and tried to be brave. + +"Tim, do you think mom and dad will come?" Mia asked. + +"Yes, Mia, I think so. They love us. They will come. We have to trust them." Tim said. + +"OK, Tim, I trust them. And I trust you. You are my brother. You will protect me." Mia said. + +"I will, Mia. You are my sister. You will protect me too." Tim said. + +They smiled at each other and held hands. They knew they were not alone. They had each other. They trusted each other. + +Soon, they heard another noise. It was not a loud bang. It was a soft click. The door to the attic opened. It was mom and dad. They looked worried and happy. + +"Tim! Mia! Are you OK? We heard a noise. We came as fast as we could." Mom said. + +"We are OK, mom. We were scared, but we trusted you. And we trusted each other." Tim said. + +"We are OK, dad. We were brave, but we needed you. And we needed each other." Mia said. + +Mom and dad hugged them and kissed them. They were proud of them. They told them what made the noise. It was a branch that fell on the roof. It was not a monster or a ghost. It was just a branch. + +Tim and Mia felt relieved and silly. They laughed and said sorry. They said they would not play in the attic anymore. Mom and dad said it was OK. They said they could play in the attic, but only when they were with them. They said they would always be with them. They said they loved them. They said they trusted them. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They had no food in their house. Their mom went to work and said she would bring food later. But they did not know when she would come back. + +They heard a knock on the door. They opened it and saw a man with a big package. He smiled and said, "Hello, I'm here to provide you with some food. Your mom asked me to help you. Can I come in?" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know the man. They remembered their mom told them not to talk to strangers. They said, "No, thank you. We are waiting for our mom. Please go away." + +The man said, "But I have a lot of yummy things in this package. Look, there are cookies, and apples, and cheese, and bread. Don't you want some? You look very hungry." + +Lily and Ben were tempted. They loved cookies and apples and cheese and bread. They were very hungry. But they also remembered their mom told them not to take things from strangers. They said, "No, thank you. We are not hungry. Please go away." + +The man said, "OK, OK, I understand. But can I leave this package here for you? Maybe your mom will come soon and you can share it with her. It's a gift from me. Please take it." + +Lily and Ben did not know what to do. They wanted the package, but they also wanted to be safe. They looked at each other and whispered. They decided to say, "OK, you can leave the package here. But you have to go now. Bye bye." + +The man said, "OK, bye bye. Enjoy the package. I hope you like it." He put the package on the floor and left. + +Lily and Ben closed the door and locked it. They looked at the package and wondered what was inside. They decided to wait for their mom and not open it. They hoped their mom would come soon and be happy with the package. They did not know that the package had a bomb inside. The man was a bad man who wanted to hurt them and their mom. He was not there to provide them with food. He was there to provide them with pain. +Ben liked to stretch his arms and legs every morning. He felt big and strong when he did that. He also liked to look out of his window and see the trees and the birds and the squirrels. He wanted to play with them, but they were too fast and shy. + +One day, he saw a big brown squirrel sitting on a branch. It had a bushy tail and bright eyes. Ben thought it was very pretty and popular. He wanted to be its friend. He opened his window and called out, "Hello, squirrel! Do you want to play with me?" + +The squirrel looked at Ben and twitched its nose. It did not want to play with him. It liked to play with other squirrels, not with big noisy humans. It said, "No, thank you. I have to go now. Bye-bye." And it jumped to another tree. + +Ben felt sad and angry. He did not like the squirrel's answer. He wanted to make it stay and play with him. He grabbed a ball from his toy box and threw it at the squirrel. He hoped it would hit it and make it fall. + +But the ball missed the squirrel and hit a nest instead. The nest had three baby birds inside. They were sleeping and dreaming. The ball knocked them out of the nest and they fell to the ground. They were hurt and scared. They cried out loud. + +The mother bird heard the cries and flew to the nest. She saw the ball and the baby birds. She was very angry and sad. She thought Ben was a bad and mean human. She wanted to protect her babies. She flew to Ben's window and pecked at his face. She made him bleed and cry. + +Ben was hurt and scared. He did not know what he did wrong. He did not mean to hurt the baby birds. He just wanted to play with the squirrel. He ran to his bed and hid under the covers. He wished he never stretched his arms and legs that morning. He wished he never saw the squirrel. He wished he never threw the ball. He wished he had a friend. +Tom is a doctor. He works at a big hospital. He helps people who are sick or hurt. He likes his work very much. + +One day, a girl named Lily comes to the hospital. She fell from her bike and hurt her arm. She cries a lot and holds her arm. Tom says, "Don't worry, Lily. I will help you. We will take an x-ray of your arm and see what is wrong." + +Tom takes Lily to a room with a big machine. He puts a special coat on her and tells her to lie down on a table. He says, "This machine will take a picture of your bones. It is called an x-ray. It will not hurt you, but you have to stay still and not move. Can you do that for me, Lily?" + +Lily nods and tries to be brave. She says, "Yes, I can do that, Tom. You are very nice and honest. You tell me the truth. I trust you." + +Tom smiles and says, "Thank you, Lily. You are very brave and smart. I trust you too." He goes behind a glass window and pushes a button. The machine makes a beep sound and takes the x-ray. Tom looks at the picture and sees that Lily's arm is broken. He says, "Lily, I have bad news and good news. The bad news is that your arm is broken. The good news is that we can fix it. We will put a cast on your arm and it will heal soon. Do you know what a cast is?" + +Lily says, "Yes, I know what a cast is. It is a hard thing that wraps around your arm and keeps it still. My friend Sam had a cast on his leg when he broke it. He said it was itchy and he could not play soccer. Will I be able to play with my bike again?" + +Tom says, "Yes, you will be able to play with your bike again, but not for a while. You have to be careful and not fall again. You have to rest your arm and let it heal. You can also ask your friends to sign your cast and draw pictures on it. That will make it more fun. Do you want to choose the color of your cast?" + +Lily says, "Yes, I want to choose the color of my cast. I want a pink cast. Pink is my favorite color. Can you make it pink, Tom?" + +Tom says, "Of course, I can make it pink, Lily. Anything for you. You are a very good patient. Come on, let's go and put the cast on your arm. It will be over soon and you will feel better." + +Lily says, "Thank you, Tom. You are the best doctor ever. You make me feel better. You are my friend." + +Tom says, "You are welcome, Lily. You are my friend too. I am glad I could help you." He takes Lily's hand and leads her to another room. He puts the pink cast on her arm and gives her a sticker and a hug. Lily smiles and says, "I love you, Tom." + +Tom says, "I love you too, Lily." He kisses her on the cheek and says, "Take care of yourself and your arm. I hope to see you again, but not in the hospital. Bye, Lily." + +Lily says, "Bye, Tom. See you soon." She waves her good arm and leaves the hospital with her mom. She is happy and proud of her pink cast. She knows that Tom is a good and honest doctor who works hard to help people. She hopes to be like him when she grows up. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They saw a white candle on the table. It smelled nice. + +"Can we light it?" Ben asked. + +"No, we need a grown-up for that," Lily said. "But we can pretend." + +They took some matches from a drawer and pretended to light the candle. They blew on it and made a sound like fire. + +"Look, it's glowing!" Ben said. + +They moved closer to the candle and felt its warmth. They liked how it made shadows on the wall. + +"Let's play a game," Lily said. "We can cover the candle with our hands and see who can make it go out first." + +They took turns covering the candle with their hands. They counted to three and then uncovered it. + +"Did it go out?" Ben asked. + +"No, it's still on," Lily said. + +They tried again and again, but the candle stayed on. + +"It's a magic candle!" Ben said. + +They laughed and clapped their hands. They didn't notice that their mom came into the room. + +"What are you doing, kids?" she asked. + +"We're playing with the candle, mom," Lily said. + +She saw the matches on the floor and the candle on the table. She was not happy. + +"That's very dangerous, kids," she said. "You could have burned yourselves or the house. You should never play with fire or matches. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They felt sorry. + +"We're sorry, mom," they said. + +She hugged them and said, "I'm glad you're okay, but you have to be careful. Fire is not a toy. It can hurt you and others. Next time, ask me before you touch anything like that. Okay?" + +"Okay, mom," they said. + +She took the candle and the matches and put them away. She gave them some cookies and milk and read them a story. They learned their lesson and never played with fire again. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play in the woods near their cabin. One day, they find a big hill with a lot of snow. They want to slide down the hill on their sled. + +"Let's go fast!" Tom says. He sits on the sled and holds the rope. Lily sits behind him and holds his waist. + +"Ready, set, go!" Lily says. They push the sled and start to slide down the hill. The wind blows in their faces and they laugh. They go very fast. + +But then, they see a big rock in their way. They try to steer the sled, but it is too late. They hit the rock and fly off the sled. They land in a pile of snow. + +"Ouch!" Tom says. He rubs his head. He looks at Lily. She is not hurt, but she is scared. + +"Are you okay?" he asks her. + +She nods. She sees the sled. It is broken. She feels sad. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I broke the sled," she says. + +Tom hugs her. He is not mad. He loves his sister. + +"It's okay, Lily. We can fix it later. Come on, let's go back to the cabin. Mom will make us hot cocoa," he says. + +They stand up and brush off the snow. They hold hands and walk back to the cabin. They are still cold, but they are happy. They had fun on the hill. They are brave twins. +Jill liked to nap in the garden. She had a soft blanket and a big pillow. She felt cozy and warm under the sun. She closed her eyes and dreamed of fairies and flowers. + +But one day, she woke up and saw a mushroom on her blanket. It was big and brown and had spots. It looked yucky and smelled bad. Jill was scared and angry. She did not want a mushroom on her blanket. She wanted to nap in peace. + +She tried to push the mushroom away, but it was too heavy. She tried to pull her blanket away, but the mushroom was stuck. She tried to yell for help, but no one heard her. She felt sad and alone. + +Then she saw a shiny thing on the mushroom. It was a button. It looked modern and cool. Jill was curious and brave. She decided to press the button and see what happened. + +She pressed the button and heard a beep. Then the mushroom opened up and revealed a secret. Inside the mushroom was a tiny house. It had a door, a window, a bed, a table, and a chair. It looked cozy and fun. Jill was surprised and happy. She wanted to explore the house. + +She climbed into the mushroom and found a note. It said: "Dear Jill, this is a gift from the fairies. They saw you napping in the garden and wanted to make you smile. They made this mushroom house for you to play and nap in. They hope you like it. Love, the fairies." + +Jill smiled and thanked the fairies. She felt lucky and grateful. She decided to nap in the mushroom house. She closed the door and the window and snuggled in the bed. She felt cozy and warm under the mushroom. She closed her eyes and dreamed of fairies and flowers. +Lily and Sam are twins. They like to swim in the pool. They have a big pool in their backyard. They wear swimsuits and goggles. They splash and kick and have fun. + +One day, Mom says, "We need to go to the grocery. We have no milk and no bread. Come on, kids, get out of the pool and get dressed." + +Lily and Sam do not want to go. They want to swim more. They say, "No, Mom, please. Can we swim a little longer?" + +Mom says, "No, we have to go now. The grocery will close soon. It is not far. We will be back soon. You can swim again later." + +Lily and Sam are sad. They get out of the pool and get dressed. They follow Mom to the car. They see a thin cat on the street. The cat is hungry and dirty. It meows at them. + +Lily and Sam feel sorry for the cat. They ask Mom, "Can we take the cat home? Can we feed it and wash it and love it?" + +Mom says, "I don't know, kids. We already have a dog. And the cat might be sick or have fleas. Let me think about it." + +They go to the grocery. They buy milk and bread and some other things. They also buy a can of tuna for the cat. They hope the cat is still there when they come back. + +They come back to the street. They see the cat. It is still hungry and dirty. It meows at them again. + +Lily and Sam open the can of tuna. They give it to the cat. The cat eats it and purrs. It rubs against their legs. + +Lily and Sam smile. They say, "Please, Mom, can we keep the cat? We will take good care of it. We will name it Fluffy." + +Mom looks at the cat. She looks at Lily and Sam. She sees how much they love the cat. She says, "Okay, kids, we can keep the cat. But we have to take it to the vet first. And we have to make sure the dog likes it too." + +Lily and Sam cheer. They hug Mom. They hug the cat. They say, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best. We love you and we love Fluffy." + +They go home. They introduce Fluffy to the dog. The dog is friendly. He licks Fluffy. Fluffy hisses at first, but then sniffs the dog. They become friends. + +Lily and Sam are happy. They have a new pet. They play with Fluffy and the dog. They swim in the pool. They have a good day. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with toys and books. One day, they found a big book in the attic. It had many words and pictures. Some words were shiny and glowy. They looked like magic. + +"Wow, look at this book!" Tim said. "It is so cool!" + +"Can we read it?" Sam asked. "Maybe it has a story." + +Tim nodded. He opened the book and tried to read the words. But they were hard and strange. He did not know them. He felt sad. + +"I can't read it," he said. "It is too hard." + +Sam looked at the book. He saw a word that glowed more than the others. It was on the first page. He pointed at it. + +"Maybe this word is important," he said. "Maybe it can help us." + +He tried to say the word. It sounded like "open". As soon as he said it, the book made a loud noise. It opened by itself. A bright light came out of it. It filled the attic. + +Tim and Sam were scared. They did not know what was happening. They wanted to run away. But they also wanted to see what was in the book. + +"Should we go?" Tim asked. + +Sam shook his head. He was brave. He wanted to find out more. + +"No, let's stay," he said. "Maybe the book has a surprise for us." + +He took Tim's hand and walked towards the book. The light was warm and soft. It made them feel happy. They saw many things in the book. They saw animals and plants and stars and people. They saw stories and dreams and wonders. They saw a new world. + +The book was magic. It took them on an adventure. They had fun and learned a lot. They were happy and brave. They loved the book. And the book loved them. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. They had a lot of fun and did not see the sun go down. + +"Look, Lily, the sky is orange and pink!" Tom said, pointing to the sunset. "It is very pretty!" + +"Yes, it is, Tom. But we have to go home soon. It will be dark and we have to be safe." Lily said, looking at the clock on the wall. + +"But I want to play more!" Tom said, pouting. "Can we stay a little longer?" + +"No, Tom, we have to go now. Mom and Dad will be worried. Come on, let's take our ball and go." Lily said, picking up the ball. + +"Okay, okay. But can we come back tomorrow?" Tom said, following Lily. + +"Sure, Tom. If the weather is good, we can come back and play again. But now we have to hurry. Let's hold hands and cross the street." Lily said, holding Tom's hand. + +They walked to their home, which was not far from the park. They saw Mom and Dad waiting for them at the door. They smiled and hugged them. + +"Hello, Mom and Dad. We had a lot of fun at the park. We saw the sunset. It was very pretty." Lily said. + +"That's nice, Lily. But you have to be careful. It is not safe to play outside when it is dark. You have to come home before the sunset." Mom said. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We did not know it was so late. We will come home earlier next time." Tom said. + +"That's good, Tom. We are glad you are safe. Now, let's go inside and have some dinner. You must be hungry." Dad said. + +They went inside and had a delicious dinner. They talked about their day and what they liked to do at the park. They were happy and tired. After dinner, they brushed their teeth and went to bed. They said good night to Mom and Dad and to each other. They closed their eyes and dreamed of playing at the park again. They remained safe and warm in their beds. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide, but Ben is anxious. He is afraid of the slide. + +"Come on, Ben, it is fun!" Lily says. "You can hold my hand." + +Ben shakes his head. "No, thank you. I will wait here." + +Lily goes on the slide. She slides down fast and laughs. She feels happy. She runs back to Ben. + +"Did you see me, Ben? It was so fun!" Lily says. + +Ben smiles. "Yes, I saw you. You are brave, Lily." + +Lily hugs Ben. "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend." + +They play some more in the park. They swing, they run, they jump. They forget about the slide. + +Then, Lily sees a girl with long hair. The girl has a ribbon in her hair. Lily likes the ribbon. She wants to have a ribbon too. + +"Look, Ben, the girl has a ribbon. It is pretty. Can I have a ribbon?" Lily asks. + +Ben looks at Lily. Lily has short hair. He thinks for a moment. + +"Maybe you can, Lily. But you have to ask the girl first. And you have to be nice," Ben says. + +Lily nods. She runs to the girl. She says hello. She asks the girl if she can have the ribbon. The girl says yes. She gives Lily the ribbon. Lily says thank you. She puts the ribbon in her hair. She feels happy. + +She runs back to Ben. She shows him the ribbon. + +"Look, Ben, I have a ribbon. It is pretty. Do you like it?" Lily asks. + +Ben nods. He likes the ribbon. He likes Lily. + +"I like it, Lily. You are pretty. And you are nice," Ben says. + +Lily hugs Ben. "Thank you, Ben. You are nice too." + +They smile. They hold hands. They walk home. They do not forget the ribbon. They do not forget the slide. They do not forget each other. They are friends. +Ben and Lily went to the shop with Mom. They wanted to buy new clothes for winter. Ben saw a blue jacket with a zipper. He liked it very much. He tried it on and it fit him well. + +"Mom, can I have this jacket?" he asked. + +Mom looked at the price tag. It was too much money. She shook her head. + +"Sorry, Ben, we can't pay for this jacket. It's too expensive. Let's look for something else," she said. + +Ben was sad. He really wanted the jacket with the zipper. He took it off and put it back on the rack. + +Lily saw a pink hat with a pom-pom. She liked it very much. She tried it on and it fit her well. + +"Mom, can I have this hat?" she asked. + +Mom looked at the price tag. It was not too much money. She nodded. + +"Yes, Lily, we can pay for this hat. It's not expensive. And it's very cute," she said. + +Lily was happy. She really liked the hat with the pom-pom. She kept it on her head. + +Mom paid for the hat and they left the shop. Ben was still sad. He wished he had the jacket with the zipper. Lily saw that Ben was sad. She wanted to make him happy. + +"Ben, do you want to try my hat?" she asked. + +Ben looked at the pink hat with the pom-pom. He did not like it very much. But he saw that Lily was being nice. He smiled. + +"OK, Lily, thank you. I'll try your hat," he said. + +He took off his old hat and put on Lily's hat. It was too big for him. It covered his eyes and ears. Lily laughed. Ben laughed too. They looked funny. + +Mom saw them and laughed too. She took a picture of them. + +"You two are so sweet. You can share your hat and your jacket. Maybe we can find a jacket with a zipper for Ben another day," she said. + +Ben and Lily hugged Mom. They were happy. They did not need new clothes. They had each other. +Tom and Lily are playing in the backyard. They have a big box of old things. They want to create something fun. + +"Look, Lily, I found a helmet!" Tom says. He puts it on his head. It is red and shiny. "I am a fireman!" + +"That is cool, Tom!" Lily says. She looks for something too. She finds a scarf and a hat. They are purple and soft. "I am a princess!" + +Tom and Lily pretend to have adventures. They save people from fires and dragons. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, Mom calls them. "Tom, Lily, time for lunch!" + +Tom and Lily run to the house. They take off their helmet and scarf and hat. They put them back in the box. + +"Can we play again later, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"Of course, sweeties," Mom says. "You can create anything you want with your imagination." +Lily and Max were playing in the yard. They liked to run and jump and chase each other. They also liked to look for bugs and flowers and rocks. Sometimes they found shiny things or soft things or funny things. + +"Look, Lily, I found a feather!" Max said, holding up a white and brown feather. "It is from a bird. Maybe a duck or a chicken." + +"Wow, Max, that is a nice feather!" Lily said, touching the feather gently. "It is soft and pretty. Can I have it?" + +"Okay, Lily, you can have it. But you have to remind me to give it to you later. I want to keep it for a while." Max said, putting the feather in his pocket. + +"Okay, Max, I will remind you. But don't forget, okay?" Lily said, smiling. + +They played some more, until they heard their mom calling them. "Lily, Max, time to come in! It is getting dark and cold. Come and have some soup and bread." + +Lily and Max ran to the door, but Max stopped for a moment. He felt something in his pocket. He remembered the feather. He felt anxious. He did not want to lose the feather or forget to give it to Lily. + +"Max, what are you doing? Come on, mom is waiting." Lily said, pulling his hand. + +"Wait, Lily, I have something for you." Max said, taking out the feather. "Here, this is your feather. I promised to give it to you. I don't want to forget." + +"Thank you, Max, you are very kind. I love the feather. I will keep it in my room." Lily said, taking the feather and hugging Max. + +They went inside, holding hands and the feather. They were happy and warm. They had soup and bread and told mom about their day. They showed her the feather and she said it was beautiful. They reminded each other how much they liked to play in the yard. +Lily and Ben love to watch shows. They sit on the big chairs and clap their hands. They see many people on the stage. They wear funny clothes and make funny sounds. Lily and Ben laugh and have fun. + +One day, they go to a new show. It is about magic. The man on the stage says he can make things appear and disappear. He has a big hat and a long stick. He waves the stick and says some words. Lily and Ben watch and wait. + +Suddenly, a rabbit appears from the hat. It is white and fluffy. Lily and Ben gasp and smile. The rabbit hops on the stage and looks at them. The man says, "Do you like my rabbit? He is very friendly. Do you want to pet him?" He picks up the rabbit and walks to the chairs. + +Lily and Ben nod and reach out their hands. They touch the rabbit's fur. It is soft and warm. The rabbit wiggles its nose and ears. Lily and Ben giggle and say, "Hello, rabbit. You are very cute." + +The man says, "Thank you for being nice to my rabbit. Now, watch this." He puts the rabbit back in the hat and waves the stick again. He says some more words. Then, he lifts the hat. The rabbit is gone. The hat is empty and clear. Lily and Ben gasp and clap. They say, "Wow, that is amazing. How did you do that?" + +The man smiles and says, "It is magic. Do you want to see more?" Lily and Ben say, "Yes, please. We love magic." The man says, "OK, then. Let's see what else I can make appear." He puts the hat on the stage and waves the stick again. Lily and Ben watch and wonder. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big hole in the ground. It was a pit. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go down the pit," Ben said. He was brave and curious. + +"No, Ben, it's too dark and scary," Lila said. She was afraid and careful. + +"Come on, Lila, don't be a baby," Ben said. He was stubborn and rude. + +He jumped into the pit. Lila heard him scream. She ran to the edge of the pit. She saw Ben lying on the ground. He was hurt and crying. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Lila shouted. + +"No, Lila, it hurts. There are sharp rocks and bugs in the pit. Help me, Lila, help me," Ben sobbed. + +Lila ran to get help. She found a grown-up. She explained what happened. The grown-up called for more help. They got a rope and a ladder. They pulled Ben out of the pit. They took him to the doctor. + +Lila hugged Ben. She was glad he was safe. She was sorry he was in pain. + +"Ben, I'm sorry you got hurt. But you should have listened to me. The pit was dangerous. You were too stubborn," Lila said. + +"I know, Lila, you were right. I was too stubborn. I should have listened to you. The pit was not fun. It was a bad idea. I'm sorry I was rude to you," Ben said. + +They said sorry to each other. They learned their lesson. They decided to play somewhere else. They were still friends. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers and rocks. One day, they found a big, shiny beetle under a leaf. It was green and blue and had long horns. + +"Wow, look at this beetle!" Tom said. "It is so pretty and cool. I want to keep it as a pet." + +"No, I want it!" Sue said. "It is mine. I saw it first. You can find another beetle." + +They both grabbed the beetle and pulled hard. The beetle was scared and angry. It bit Tom's finger and Sue's thumb. They both cried out and let go of the beetle. + +The beetle ran away and hid under a rock. It was glad to be free from the mean children. It wanted to settle in a safe and quiet place. + +Tom and Sue were both hurt and sad. They looked at each other and felt jealous. They wished they had the beetle. They did not want to share or say sorry. They did not want to be friends anymore. + +They went back to their homes and told their moms what happened. Their moms were not happy. They scolded them for being greedy and rude. They put band-aids on their fingers and thumbs. They made them stay inside and not play in the garden. + +Tom and Sue learned a hard lesson. They lost a beetle and a friend. They were not happy. They were lonely and bored. They wished they had been nicer and smarter. But it was too late. The end. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy boat in the pond. They had a rope and an anchor to make the boat stop and go. Tom liked to pull the rope and release the anchor, and Lily liked to watch the boat sail. + +"Let me try, Tom!" Lily said. "I want to pull the rope too!" + +"No, it's my turn!" Tom said. "You can watch me!" + +Tom pulled the rope hard, but the anchor did not come up. He pulled harder, but the rope did not move. He pulled harder and harder, but the rope broke. The boat sailed away with the anchor. + +"Tom, you broke the rope!" Lily cried. "Now we can't get the boat back!" + +Tom felt sad and angry. He threw the rope on the ground and stomped his feet. "It's not my fault! The rope was bad! The anchor was too heavy!" + +Lily ran to the edge of the pond and waved her arms. "Boat, come back! Come back, boat!" + +But the boat did not come back. It sailed farther and farther, until it was a tiny dot in the water. Tom and Lily watched the boat disappear. They felt empty and sad. They had lost their toy boat and their anchor. They had nothing to play with. They wished they had shared the rope and the anchor. They wished they had been nicer to each other. They wished they had their boat back. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big box near the fence. It had a label that said "Do not open". Sara was curious. She wanted to see what was inside the box. Ben was afraid. He said "No, Sara, do not open the box. The label says no. It may be dangerous." + +Sara did not listen to Ben. She said "I do not care. I want to open the box. Maybe there is something fun or nice inside." She ran to the box and pulled the lid. She screamed. A big, hairy spider jumped out of the box. It scared Sara very much. She dropped the lid and ran away. The spider crawled back into the box. + +Ben ran to Sara and hugged her. He said "Are you okay, Sara? That was a scary spider. You should have listened to the label. It was there for a reason. Maybe someone put the spider in the box to scare people who open it. That is not nice. But you are safe now. Let us go and play somewhere else." + +Sara nodded. She said "I am sorry, Ben. You were right. I should have listened to the label. It was not smart to open the box. I learned my lesson. I will not do that again. Thank you for being my friend and helping me. Let us go and play somewhere else." + +They walked away from the box and played in the park. They had fun and forgot about the spider. They learned to respect the labels and not to be too curious. They were successful in being good friends and staying safe. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with crayons and paper. They make pictures of animals, flowers and cars. Sometimes they share their crayons and paper, and sometimes they want their own. + +One day, Anna and Ben have only one big paper. They both want to make a picture on it. Anna says, "I want to make a picture of a cat. Cats are cute and soft." Ben says, "I want to make a picture of a truck. Trucks are big and loud." They both pull the paper and say, "It is mine!" + +The paper tears in two parts. Anna and Ben are sad and angry. They look at their parts of the paper. They are too small to make a good picture. They do not want to play anymore. + +Mom sees Anna and Ben. She asks, "What is wrong, children?" Anna and Ben tell Mom what happened. Mom says, "I am sorry you tore your paper. But you can still make pictures. You can use both parts of the paper and make one picture together. You can draw a cat and a truck on the same paper. That would be a fun and wise picture." + +Anna and Ben think about what Mom says. They say, "That is a good idea, Mom. Thank you." They smile and hug Mom. Then they take their crayons and their parts of the paper. They draw a cat and a truck on the same paper. They make a nice picture. They are happy and proud. They show Mom their picture. Mom says, "That is a wonderful picture, Anna and Ben. You are good friends and good artists." Anna and Ben say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you." They hug Mom again. They put their picture on the wall. They play with their crayons and paper. They have fun. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with swords. They have wooden swords that they make from sticks. They pretend to be knights and fight dragons. + +One day, they go to the park. They see a big slide. They want to slide down. But there is a boy on the slide. He does not let them slide. He says, "This is my slide. Go away!" + +Tom and Sam are angry. They say, "No, this is our slide. You go away!" They run to the slide. They try to push the boy. But the boy is bigger. He pushes them back. He has a metal sword. He swings it at them. + +Tom and Sam are scared. They jump back. They hold their wooden swords. They say, "Your sword is not fair. It is too sharp. You can hurt us!" + +The boy laughs. He says, "My sword is better. It is real. Your swords are fake. They are weak. I am the king of the slide. You are losers." + +Tom and Sam are sad. They do not like the boy. They do not want to play with him. They look for another slide. They hope to find a nice one. They hope to find a nice boy. They hope to have fun. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. Sara had a red bow in her hair. Ben had a blue hat on his head. + +They saw a big dog near the swings. The dog was brown and furry. It had a long tail and sharp teeth. Sara and Ben wanted to pet the dog. They walked slowly to the dog and said, "Hello, dog. Can we be your friends?" + +The dog did not like Sara and Ben. It growled and barked at them. It showed its teeth and snapped at them. Sara and Ben were scared. They ran away from the dog. + +The dog chased Sara and Ben. It was faster than them. It caught up with Sara and bit her bow. Sara screamed and cried. Her bow was torn and her hair was messy. + +Ben saw what happened. He was angry and brave. He picked up a stick and threw it at the dog. The dog let go of Sara's bow and ran after the stick. Ben grabbed Sara's hand and they ran to their mom. + +Their mom was sitting on a bench. She was reading a book. She saw Sara and Ben running to her. She saw Sara's bow and her tears. She saw Ben's stick and his frown. She asked, "What happened, my loves?" + +Sara and Ben told their mom about the dog. They said the dog was mean and bad. They said the dog bit Sara's bow and chased them. They said Ben threw a stick and saved Sara. + +Their mom hugged Sara and Ben. She said, "I'm sorry, my loves. That dog was not nice. You did well to run away. Ben, you were very brave to help Sara. Sara, you were very strong to not give up. I'm proud of you both." + +She gave them a kiss and a band-aid. She gave them a cookie and a juice. She gave them a new bow and a new hat. She said, "Let's go home, my loves. We'll find a nicer dog to play with another day." + +Sara and Ben smiled and nodded. They held their mom's hand and walked home. They were happy and safe. They forgot about the dog and the bite. They remembered their mom and the love. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and dolls. One day, they want to make a big tower with the blocks. They have many blocks, but not enough for the tower. They see some blocks on the shelf. The blocks belong to Lily, who is not there. + +"Let's use Lily's blocks," Ben says. "She won't mind." + +Sara is not sure. She likes Lily. She does not want to make her sad. "Maybe we should ask her first," Sara says. + +Ben shakes his head. "She is not here. She will never know. Come on, it will be fun." + +Sara trusts Ben. He is her friend. She helps him take the blocks from the shelf. They add them to their tower. The tower grows taller and taller. They are happy. + +But then, Lily comes back. She sees her blocks on the tower. She is angry. She is jealous. She wants her blocks back. She pushes the tower. The tower falls down. The blocks scatter. Sara and Ben are sad. They are sorry. + +Lily cries. She says, "Those are my blocks. You took them without asking. That is not nice." + +Sara and Ben feel bad. They say, "We are sorry, Lily. We wanted to make a big tower. We did not mean to hurt you." + +Lily says, "You should have asked me first. I would have shared with you. But you have to be careful with my blocks. They are special. My grandma gave them to me. She used a measure to make them. They are all the same size and shape. They are perfect for building." + +Sara and Ben look at the blocks. They are different from their blocks. They are smooth and shiny. They are pretty. They say, "Wow, your blocks are very nice. Your grandma is very clever. Can we see the measure she used?" + +Lily smiles. She says, "Yes, you can. It is in my room. Come, I will show you. And then, we can play with the blocks together. But we have to be gentle and put them back on the shelf when we are done." + +Sara and Ben nod. They say, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. We are sorry we made you mad. We are still your friends." + +Lily says, "It's okay. I forgive you. You are still my friends, too. Come on, let's go." + +They hold hands and go to Lily's room. They see the measure. They learn how to use it. They play with the blocks. They make a new tower. They are happy. They share and care. They are good friends. +Ben and Lily were curious twins who liked to explore. One day, they found a big metal box in the garage. It had wheels and a handle and a lock. They wondered what was inside. + +"Maybe it's a treasure!" Ben said. + +"Or a toy!" Lily said. + +They tried to open the lock, but it was too hard. They looked around and saw a bottle of oil on a shelf. Ben had an idea. + +"Maybe the oil can help us open the lock. Oil makes things slippery and smooth," he said. + +He climbed on a stool and reached for the bottle. He poured some oil on the lock and the handle. Then he gave the handle a big push. + +"Wow, it worked!" Lily said. "The oil restored the box. It made it work again." + +They opened the box and saw many old things inside. There were books and photos and clothes and tools. They looked like they belonged to someone from a long time ago. + +"Who do you think these things are for?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe they are for Grandpa. He likes old things. He says they have stories," Ben said. + +They decided to show the box to Grandpa. They pushed it out of the garage and into the house. Grandpa was in the living room, reading a book. + +"Grandpa, look what we found!" Ben said. + +"Grandpa, we used oil to open it!" Lily said. + +Grandpa looked at the box and smiled. He recognized it right away. It was his old trunk from when he was a boy. He had packed it with his favorite things when he moved to a new country. + +"Thank you, Ben and Lily. You restored my memories. You made me happy," he said. + +He hugged them and told them stories about the things in the box. They learned a lot about Grandpa and his past. They were curious and happy. They liked old things too. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's race to the slide!" Lily says. "The first one to get to the top gets a medal!" + +"OK!" Ben says. "Ready, set, go!" + +They run to the slide. Lily is faster. She springs up the steps. Ben tries to catch up. He slips on a leaf. He falls down. + +"Ouch!" Ben says. He rubs his knee. It hurts. + +Lily sees Ben. She stops. She runs back to him. + +"Are you OK, Ben?" Lily asks. She is worried. + +"I'm OK, Lily," Ben says. He smiles. "But you won the race. You get the medal." + +Lily shakes her head. She takes off her necklace. It has a shiny star on it. She gives it to Ben. + +"Here, Ben," Lily says. "This is your medal. You are brave. And you are my friend." + +Ben takes the necklace. He puts it around his neck. He hugs Lily. + +"Thank you, Lily," Ben says. "You are kind. And you are my friend too." + +They hug and smile. They are happy. They go on the slide together. They have fun. They are not crazy. They are good. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the living room. They have many toys and books. But today, they are bored. They want to do something new. + +They see their dad on the sofa. He is reading a newspaper. He looks busy. They want to talk to him. They walk to him and say, "Dad, dad, can we play with you?" + +Dad looks at them and smiles. He says, "I'm sorry, my loves, I have to read this newspaper. It is for my work. But you can watch me if you want. Maybe you will learn something." + +Anna and Ben nod. They sit next to dad. They watch him read the newspaper. They see many words and pictures. They ask dad what they mean. Dad tells them some stories. He shows them the map, the weather, the animals, and the people. He makes funny voices and faces. Anna and Ben laugh. They like to watch dad read the newspaper. + +They forget they are bored. They have fun with dad. They learn new things. They hug dad and say, "Thank you, dad, you are the best. We love you." Dad hugs them back and says, "I love you too, my loves. You are the best. You make me happy." They all smile. They are a happy family. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they find a big box of crayons and paper. They are very happy and excited. + +"Look, Ben, I can draw a house and a tree and a sun!" Anna says, showing her picture to Ben. + +"That's nice, Anna, but I can draw a car and a dog and a moon!" Ben says, showing his picture to Anna. + +They both think their pictures are very good. They want to show them to their teacher. They put their pictures in a folder and go to the classroom. + +But on the way, they meet a big boy. He is mean and rude. He sees their folder and grabs it. + +"Hey, what's this? Some baby pictures?" he says, laughing. He opens the folder and looks at their pictures. + +"These are ugly and silly! You can't draw at all!" he says, tearing their pictures into pieces. He throws the pieces on the ground and runs away. + +Anna and Ben are very sad and angry. They cry and scream. They pick up the pieces of their pictures and try to put them back together. But they can't. Their pictures are ruined. + +They go to their teacher and tell her what happened. She is very sorry and hugs them. She says she will talk to the big boy and make him say sorry. She says she will give them new crayons and paper. + +But Anna and Ben don't feel better. They don't want to draw anymore. They don't care about their pictures anymore. They think they are not good at drawing. They think they are not lucky. They think they have no friends. They are very unhappy. +Anna and Ben were playing in the hut they made with sticks and leaves. They liked to pretend it was their home in the forest. They had a bed of grass, a table of stones and a fire of red paper. + +"Let's make some soup for lunch," Anna said. She took a pot and filled it with water from a bottle. She added some carrots, peas and salt from their toy kitchen. She put the pot on the fire and stirred it with a spoon. + +Ben was impatient. He was very hungry and wanted to eat the soup right away. He did not like to wait. He looked at the pot and saw the water was still cold. He said, "Anna, the soup is not hot. The fire is not real. It is only paper. Let's part the hut and go inside. Mommy has real soup for us." + +Anna was sad. She liked to play in the hut and pretend it was real. She said, "Ben, the soup will be hot soon. The fire is real in our imagination. We can part the hut later. Let's play some more. We can be forest animals and make noises." + +Ben thought for a moment. He liked to play with Anna and make noises. He said, "Okay, Anna. Let's play some more. But can we have some crackers too? I am very hungry." + +Anna smiled. She took out some crackers from their backpack and gave some to Ben. They ate the crackers and pretended they were nuts. They made noises like squirrels and rabbits. They had fun in the hut. They forgot about the soup. They did not part the hut until Mommy called them for dinner. +Sara and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They have cars, dolls, blocks, and books. Sara likes to sort her toys by color and shape. She puts the red cars in one pile, the blue cars in another, and so on. Ben likes to mix his toys and make funny noises. He puts a doll on a car and says, "Vroom, vroom, hello, I am a car-doll!" + +Sara does not like Ben's game. She says, "No, Ben, that is not how you play. You have to sort your toys. Cars go with cars, dolls go with dolls. It is more fun that way." + +Ben does not agree. He says, "No, Sara, that is boring. I like to make my toys do different things. Look, this block is a hat for the book. Ha, ha, ha, I am a book-hat!" + +Sara and Ben start to argue. They raise their voices and make a lot of noise. Their mom hears them from the kitchen. She comes to the living room and sees the mess. She says, "Sara, Ben, what are you doing? Why are you fighting? You have to share your toys and play nicely." + +Sara and Ben stop arguing. They look at their mom and feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, mom, we were just playing. But we have different games. Sara likes to sort, and Ben likes to mix." + +Mom smiles and says, "I see. Well, sorting and mixing are both good games. But you have to respect each other's choices and take turns. How about this? You can sort your toys for ten minutes, and then you can mix them for ten minutes. And then you can help me sort the groceries that I brought in the van. It is a mild day, so the food will not spoil. Do you like that idea?" + +Sara and Ben nod and say, "Yes, mom, that sounds good. Thank you, mom. We love you, mom." + +Mom hugs them and says, "I love you too, Sara and Ben. Now, let's start sorting." +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big bug with many colors on its back. It was a unique bug. They wanted to catch it and see it better. + +"Look, Lily, a pretty bug!" Ben said. He ran after the bug with a jar. Lily followed him. + +"Be careful, Ben, it might strike!" Lily said. She had heard that some bugs could bite or sting. She did not want Ben to get hurt. + +Ben did not listen. He got close to the bug and tried to put the jar over it. But the bug was fast and smart. It flew away from the jar and landed on Ben's nose. It struck Ben with its sharp legs. Ben felt a pain and cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The bug struck me!" Ben said. He dropped the jar and rubbed his nose. Lily ran to him and hugged him. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, are you okay?" Lily said. She felt sorry for Ben and the bug. She wished they could be friends. + +Ben nodded. He was still sad and angry, but he did not want to chase the bug anymore. He learned that some bugs did not like to be caught. He and Lily went back to their toys and played something else. They left the bug alone. The bug flew away and found a safe place. It was a unique bug. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it is fun!" Lily says. + +"No, it is too high. I will fall and hurt myself," Ben says. + +Lily sees a man with a hat. He is old and has a kind face. She runs to him and asks, "Can you help us? My friend is scared of the slide. How can he be brave?" + +The man smiles and says, "I have a tip for you. When you are scared of something, you can say to yourself, 'I can do it, I can do it, I can do it.' Then you will feel stronger and more confident. Do you want to try?" + +Lily nods and says, "Yes, thank you, sir. You are very wise." She runs back to Ben and tells him the tip. Ben listens and thinks. He decides to try. + +He says to himself, "I can do it, I can do it, I can do it." He feels his fear go away. He holds Lily's hand and climbs the ladder. He reaches the top and looks down. He smiles and says, "I can do it!" He slides down and lands on the ground. He laughs and says, "That was fun! I did it!" + +Lily hugs him and says, "You did it, Ben! You are brave!" They thank the man and go on the slide again and again. They have a lot of fun. + +The moral of the story is: When you are scared of something, you can use positive words to overcome your fear. You can also ask for help from someone who is wise and kind. +Anna and Ben like to go to the beach with Mom and Dad. They play in the sand and look for shells. Sometimes they see fish and crabs in the water. Anna and Ben are not afraid of the water. They are brave. + +One day, they see something new in the water. It is small and pink and has many legs. It looks like a bug, but it swims. Anna and Ben are curious. They want to see it better. They lean over the edge of the water and try to catch it with their hands. But it is too fast and too shy. It swims away. + +Mom and Dad come over and see what Anna and Ben are doing. They smile and tell them that the small pink thing is called a shrimp. They say that shrimp are good to eat, but they are also good to leave alone. They say that shrimp are part of the sea life, and that the sea life is calm and happy when people are kind and gentle. + +Anna and Ben nod and say they understand. They say they do not want to hurt the shrimp or make it scared. They say they just want to watch it and learn about it. They say they love the sea and all the creatures in it. + +Mom and Dad hug them and say they are proud of them. They say they are smart and kind children. They say they can watch the shrimp as long as they want, but they have to be careful not to fall in the water or get too close to the waves. They say they will be nearby if they need them. + +Anna and Ben say thank you and go back to the edge of the water. They lean over again and look for the shrimp. They see it again, swimming with other shrimp. They wave at it and smile. They are happy. +Lily and Max were twins. They liked to play with toys. One day, they got a big box from their grandma. It had many toys inside. They were very happy. + +"Let's unpack the box and see what we have!" Lily said. + +"Okay!" Max said. They opened the box and took out the toys. There were dolls, cars, books, puzzles, and more. + +"Wow, look at all these toys!" Lily said. "I want to play with the doll. She has a pretty dress." + +"I want to play with the car. It can go fast." Max said. They each picked a toy and went to the table. They started to play. + +But soon, they wanted to play with other toys too. Lily saw a book with colorful pictures. She put down the doll and reached for the book. But Max wanted the book too. He grabbed it from Lily. + +"Hey, that's not fair! I saw the book first!" Lily said. + +"No, I want the book! It's mine!" Max said. They pulled the book from each other. They were very selfish. + +They did not share the book. They did not share any of the toys. They fought and cried. They were not happy. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the twins and the toys on the table. She was not happy either. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "Why are you fighting over the toys? Grandma gave them to both of you. You should share and play nicely." + +"But I want this toy! And this one! And this one!" Lily and Max said. They pointed at the toys they wanted. + +"That's not how you play with toys. You can't have all the toys. You have to take turns and let each other play too. That's what good friends do. Do you want to be good friends?" mom asked. + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They felt sorry for being selfish. They wanted to be good friends. + +"Yes, we want to be good friends." they said. + +"Then you have to share the toys. You can each pick one toy to play with now, and then switch later. And you have to say please and thank you. And you have to be gentle and careful with the toys. Can you do that?" mom asked. + +"Yes, we can do that." they said. + +They put back the toys they did not want to play with now. They each picked one toy to play with. They said please and thank you. They were gentle and careful with the toys. They played nicely. + +They were happy. Mom was happy. Grandma was happy. The toys were happy. Everyone was happy. +Lily and Ben are friends who like to play with toys. One day, Lily has a new doll that she loves very much. Ben has a truck that he likes to drive around. They both want to see each other's toys, but they are afraid to share. + +"Can I see your doll?" Ben asks Lily. + +"Can I see your truck?" Lily asks Ben. + +They both nod, but they hold their toys tightly. They are scared that the other one will take their toy and not give it back. + +They sit on the floor and look at each other's toys from a distance. They are curious, but they are not happy. + +Then, Ben has an idea. He says to Lily, "Why don't we trade our toys for a little while? You can play with my truck, and I can play with your doll. Then, we can trade back when we are done." + +Lily thinks about it. She likes Ben's truck, but she loves her doll. She is not sure if she wants to trade. But she sees that Ben is smiling and he looks friendly. She decides to trust him. + +"Okay, let's trade," she says. + +They swap their toys and start to play. Lily enjoys driving the truck around and making noises. Ben enjoys dressing the doll and combing her hair. They have fun and they laugh. + +After a while, they trade back their toys. They hug each other and say thank you. They are grateful for their toys and for their friend. They learn that sharing and trading can make them happy. They are glad that they tried something new. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that was shiny and yellow. "Look, Ben, it's gold!" Sara said. "Let's go on it!" + +They ran to the slide and waited for their turn. Sara went first and slid down fast. She laughed and felt happy. Ben followed her and slid down too. But he did not laugh. He felt something sharp on his hand. He looked and saw a small cut. It hurt and he started to cry. + +Sara heard him and ran to him. She saw his hand and felt sorry. "Don't cry, Ben, it's just a little cut. I have a band-aid in my pocket. Here, let me put it on you." She took out a band-aid that had a cute picture of a bunny on it. She wrapped it around his hand and kissed it. "There, all better. You're brave, Ben." + +Ben stopped crying and smiled. He looked at his hand and saw the bunny. He liked it. He hugged Sara and said, "Thank you, Sara. You're kind, Sara. I love you, Sara." + +They hugged and kissed and then went back to play. They had fun on the swings, the seesaw, and the sandbox. They forgot about the cut and the gold slide. They were happy. +Lily and Lucy were twins. They looked the same and liked the same things. They had a big box of toys to play with. They liked to share and take turns. + +One day, they found a new toy in the box. It was a necklace with shiny beads. Lily and Lucy both wanted to wear it. They each pulled on one end of the necklace. They did not want to share or take turns. + +The necklace was not strong. It could not hold the twins' pulling. It snapped in half. The beads flew everywhere. Lily and Lucy were sad and mad. They had broken their new toy. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the twins crying and the beads on the floor. She was not happy. She told the twins to say sorry to each other and to help clean up the mess. + +Lily and Lucy said sorry and hugged. They helped Mom pick up the beads. They learned their lesson. They decided to share and take turns with their toys. They were charming twins again. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot who liked to run and bark. + +One evening, they saw a wide rainbow in the sky. It had many colors and looked very pretty. They wanted to see it closer, so they ran to the fence and climbed over it. They did not tell their mom or dad where they were going. + +"Look, Ben, the rainbow is over there!" Lily said, pointing to a hill. + +"Let's go, Lily, maybe we can find a pot of gold!" Ben said, following her. + +They ran and ran, but the rainbow seemed to move away from them. They did not notice that it was getting dark and that they were far from home. They also did not see Spot, who was barking and trying to catch up with them. + +Soon, they were lost and scared. They could not see the rainbow or their house. They heard strange noises and saw shadows in the woods. They hugged each other and cried. + +"Where are we, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know, Ben. I wish we were home." Lily said. + +Then, they heard a familiar voice. It was their dad, who had been looking for them with a flashlight. He saw Spot, who led him to the twins. + +"Lily! Ben! I'm so glad I found you!" he said, picking them up and hugging them. "You scared me so much! Why did you run away?" + +"We wanted to see the rainbow, dad." Lily said. + +"We thought there was a pot of gold, dad." Ben said. + +Their dad shook his head and smiled. He carried them back to the house, where their mom was waiting with a warm hug and a cup of milk. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, dad." Lily and Ben said. + +"It's okay, my loves. I'm just happy you're safe." their mom said. + +"But you have to promise me something." their dad said. "Never run away without telling us. And never chase a rainbow. It's not a real thing. It's just a trick of the light. The real treasure is right here, in our home, with our family." + +Lily and Ben nodded and hugged their parents. They learned their lesson. They never ran away again. And they never chased a rainbow. They were happy with what they had. +Tom and Anna went to the park with their mom. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. Tom wanted to feed the ducks, so he took some bread from his bag. Anna wanted to see the fish, so she went to the side of the pond. + +"Look, Tom, there are so many fish!" Anna shouted. "They are shiny and colorful. Can I touch them?" + +"No, Anna, you can't touch the fish. They are dirty and slimy. And they might bite you. Come and feed the ducks with me. They are friendly and fluffy." Tom said. + +But Anna did not listen to Tom. She leaned over the side of the pond and reached out her hand. She felt something wet and slippery. She thought it was a fish, but it was not. It was a frog. + +The frog did not like Anna's hand. It jumped out of the water and splashed Anna in the face. Anna screamed and fell back. She was wet and muddy. She had frog slime on her nose and hair. + +"Yuck! That is disgusting!" Anna cried. "I don't like the frog. I don't like the fish. I want to feed the ducks with you, Tom." + +Tom ran to Anna and helped her up. He gave her a hug and a tissue. He said, "It's okay, Anna. The frog was just scared. He did not mean to splash you. Come on, let's go to mom. She will clean you up and give you a snack. Then we can feed the ducks together." + +Anna nodded and smiled. She said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother. I'm sorry I did not listen to you. Next time, I will stay away from the side of the pond." + +They walked to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. She saw Anna's face and said, "Oh, my, what happened to you, Anna? You look like a swamp monster." + +Anna giggled and said, "I met a frog, mom. He was not very nice. He splashed me with water and slime. But Tom helped me. He is very nice. He has bread for the ducks. Can we feed them, please?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Of course, you can feed the ducks. But first, let me wipe your face and change your clothes. You don't want to scare the ducks away with your frog smell." + +Tom and Anna laughed and said, "Okay, mom. We love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, my little ducklings. Now, let's go and have some fun." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had a lot of equipment, like cars, dolls, blocks, and puzzles. They also liked to mail letters to their friends and family. They had a big box of envelopes, stamps, and stickers. + +One day, they decided to mail a letter to their grandma, who lived far away. They wrote "We love you, Grandma" on a piece of paper and drew some hearts and flowers. They put the paper in an envelope and stuck a stamp on it. Then they looked for something else to put in the envelope. + +"Let's mail her one of our toys!" Tom said. He was playful and liked to surprise people. + +"OK, but which one?" Lily asked. She liked to share, but she also had some favorite toys. + +"How about this car?" Tom said, picking up a red car with a siren and lights. + +"No, that's mine!" Lily said, grabbing the car. "I got it for my birthday!" + +"Well, how about this doll?" Tom said, reaching for a blonde doll with a pink dress. + +"No, that's mine too!" Lily said, snatching the doll. "She's my best friend!" + +Tom and Lily started to fight over the toys. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not see that their letter fell out of the box and onto the floor. They did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +Later, when they came back to their room, they saw that their letter was gone. They looked everywhere, but they could not find it. They asked their mom, but she did not know where it was. + +Then they heard a loud bark outside. They ran to the window and saw their dog, Spot, chewing on something. It was their letter! Spot had found it on the floor and thought it was a toy. He had ripped it to pieces and scattered it all over the yard. + +Tom and Lily felt very sad. They had lost their letter and their chance to make their grandma happy. They wished they had not fought over their toys. They learned that being selfish and greedy can ruin your fun and hurt your loved ones. They hugged each other and said they were sorry. They hoped they could mail another letter to their grandma soon. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play on the farm. They see cows, pigs, chickens and horses. They say hello to the animals. + +"Look, Ben, that horse is very big and strong!" Anna says. + +"Yes, he is. He can run very fast and pull heavy carts. He is a proud horse," Ben says. + +They go near the horse. The horse sees them and neighs. He is friendly. He lets them pet his mane and nose. + +"Hello, horse. You are very nice. Do you want to play with us?" Anna asks. + +The horse shakes his head. He is tired. He worked hard today. He wants to rest. + +"No, thank you. I want to rest now. I need to eat some hay and drink some water. Then I will sleep in my stable," the horse says. + +"Okay, horse. We understand. You did a good job today. You can rest now. We will come back another day," Ben says. + +They give the horse a hug and a carrot. They say goodbye to the horse. They go to play with the other animals. The horse is happy. He eats his hay and drinks his water. He goes to his stable. He lies down on the soft straw. He closes his eyes. He sleeps. He dreams of running in the fields. He is a proud horse. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys, but they do not like to share. One day, they find a long scarf in their mom's closet. They both want to wear it and pretend to be superheroes. + +"Give me the scarf, Ben!" Anna says. "I saw it first!" + +"No, it is mine, Anna!" Ben says. "I like it more!" + +They pull the scarf from both ends. They do not listen to their mom, who tells them to stop. They are very angry. They hate each other. + +Suddenly, the scarf rips in half. Anna and Ben fall to the floor. They hit their heads on the carpet. They cry out loud. They feel pain in their heads. + +Their mom comes and hugs them. She puts ice on their heads. She says, "I am sorry, my loves. You should not fight over things. You should love each other. You are twins. You are special." + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They see tears in their eyes. They feel sorry for what they did. They say, "I am sorry, Ben." "I am sorry, Anna." They hug each other. They do not hate each other anymore. They love each other. + +They share the scarf. They take turns wearing it. They pretend to be superheroes. They have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big tree with many branches and leaves. They wanted to climb the tree and see what was up there. + +"Let's climb the tree, Lily!" Tom said. "It looks fun and smooth!" + +"OK, Tom, but be careful!" Lily said. "We don't want to fall and hurt ourselves!" + +They started to climb the tree, holding on to the branches and leaves. They felt the smooth bark and the soft green. They climbed higher and higher, until they reached the top of the tree. They looked around and saw the sky, the birds, the houses, and the park. They felt happy and proud. + +"Wow, Tom, look at this!" Lily said. "We can see everything from here! It's so beautiful!" + +"Yes, Lily, it is!" Tom said. "We did it! We climbed the tree!" + +They smiled and hugged each other. They enjoyed the view and the breeze. They felt like they were on top of the world. + +But then, they heard their mom calling them. + +"Tom! Lily! It's time to go home!" their mom said. "Come down from the tree!" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They realized they had been in the tree for a long time. They wondered how they would get down. + +"Uh-oh, Tom, how do we go down?" Lily asked. "It's too high and scary!" + +"I don't know, Lily, I don't know!" Tom said. "We should have listened to mom and not climbed the tree!" + +They started to cry and shout for help. Their mom heard them and came to the tree. She saw them stuck at the top and was worried. + +"Don't worry, Tom and Lily, I'm here!" their mom said. "I'll get a ladder and help you down. But you have to promise me something." + +"What, mom, what?" Tom and Lily asked. + +"You have to promise me that you won't climb the tree again without me or dad," their mom said. "It's too dangerous and you could get hurt. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, mom, we understand," Tom and Lily said. "We're sorry, mom, we're sorry!" + +Their mom got a ladder and helped them down. She hugged them and kissed them. She was glad they were safe and sound. + +"Thank you, mom, thank you!" Tom and Lily said. "We love you, mom, we love you!" + +They learned their lesson. They never climbed the tree again without their mom or dad. They knew that climbing the tree was fun and smooth, but also risky and scary. They knew that they had to be careful and listen to their mom and dad. They knew that they had to respect the time and the rules. They knew that they had to be smart and good. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play outside when the weather is good. Today, the sun is shining and the sky is blue. They want to go to the park and play on the swings and slides. + +"Can we go to the park, Mom?" Tom asks his mom. + +"Yes, you can, but you have to pay attention to the cars and the people. And don't go too far from me," his mom says. + +"OK, Mom, we will be careful," Tom says. He takes Lily's hand and they run to the park. + +The park is open and there are many other children playing. Tom and Lily find a swing and take turns pushing each other. They laugh and have fun. + +"Look, Lily, there is a slide. Do you want to try it?" Tom says. + +"Yes, I do. Let's go," Lily says. + +They run to the slide and climb up the ladder. Tom goes first and slides down. He waits for Lily at the bottom. + +"Come on, Lily, it's fun," he says. + +Lily nods and slides down too. She smiles and says, "That was fun. Let's do it again." + +They do it again and again until they are tired. Then they sit on the grass and drink some water. + +"Tom, Lily, it's time to go home," Tom's mom says. + +"OK, Mom, we are coming," Tom says. + +They say goodbye to the other children and follow Tom's mom. They hold hands and talk about their day. + +"We had a lot of fun today, Tom," Lily says. + +"Yes, we did, Lily. The weather was good and the park was open. Maybe we can come back tomorrow," Tom says. + +"Maybe we can, Tom. I hope so," Lily says. + +They hug and smile. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the attic. They found many old things there, like books, toys and clothes. One day, they discovered a big box with a lock on it. They wanted to see what was inside, but they did not have a key. + +"Maybe we can break it open," Ben said. He picked up a hammer and hit the box hard. But nothing happened. The box was too strong. + +"Stop, Ben! You will make a lot of noise and Mom will hear us. She said we are not allowed to touch this box," Lily said. She was afraid of getting in trouble. + +"But I want to know what is in it. Maybe it is a treasure or a secret," Ben said. He hit the box again and again. + +Suddenly, they heard footsteps on the stairs. It was Mom. She was coming to check on them. + +"Quick, hide the hammer!" Lily whispered. She grabbed the hammer from Ben and threw it under a blanket. Then she and Ben pretended to play with some dolls. + +Mom opened the door and looked at them. She smiled and said, "What are you doing, my sweeties?" + +"We are just playing, Mom," Lily said. + +Mom walked over to the box and touched it. She saw a dent and a scratch on it. She frowned and said, "Did you try to open this box?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They did not know what to say. They felt guilty and scared. + +Mom sighed and said, "This box belongs to your grandma. She gave it to me before she died. It has something very special in it. Something that I want to show you when you are older." + +She took out a key from her pocket and unlocked the box. She lifted the lid and took out a picture. It was a picture of her and grandma when they were young. They looked happy and beautiful. + +Mom smiled and said, "This is me and your grandma. She was my best friend and my hero. She taught me many things, like how to be kind, brave and honest. She also gave me this necklace. It has a lucky charm on it. She said it would protect me and bring me good luck." + +She showed them the necklace. It had a shiny star on it. + +Lily and Ben looked at the picture and the necklace. They felt curious and sorry. They wished they had not tried to open the box. They wished they had listened to Mom. + +They hugged Mom and said, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not know. We were just curious. Can you forgive us?" + +Mom hugged them back and said, "Of course, I forgive you. I love you, my sweeties. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will respect other people's things and ask before you touch them. And you have to promise me that you will always remember your grandma and how much she loved you." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "We promise, Mom. We love you too. And we love grandma." + +Mom kissed them and said, "Good. Now, let me tell you some stories about your grandma and me. She was a very adventurous and funny person. You will like her stories." + +She put the picture and the necklace back in the box and locked it. Then she sat down with Lily and Ben and started to tell them stories. They listened and laughed and learned. They felt lucky to have Mom and grandma in their lives. +Lily and Max were best friends in their class. They liked to play together, share their toys and help each other. One day, they decided to play pretend and act like grown-ups. + +"I want to be a doctor," Max said. "I will make people feel better." + +"I want to be a teacher," Lily said. "I will teach people new things." + +They found some harmless things to use for their game. Max took a toy stethoscope and a band-aid. Lily took a book and a crayon. They went to a corner of the room and started to play. + +"Hello, doctor," Lily said. "I have a boo-boo on my knee. Can you fix it?" + +"Of course, teacher," Max said. "Let me check your heart first. It sounds good. Now, I will put a band-aid on your knee. There, all better." + +"Thank you, doctor," Lily said. "You are very kind. Do you want to learn something new?" + +"Yes, please, teacher," Max said. "What can you teach me?" + +Lily opened the book and pointed to a picture. "This is a wedding," she said. "It is when two people love each other and want to be together forever. They wear nice clothes and have a big party." + +"Wow, that sounds fun," Max said. "Do you want to marry me, teacher?" + +Lily smiled and nodded. "Yes, I do, doctor." + +They hugged each other and pretended to put rings on their fingers. Then they danced and sang. Their teacher saw them and smiled. She thought they were very cute and sweet. She took a picture of them and put it on the wall. Lily and Max were happy. They had a great day playing pretend and being best friends. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were animals. Tom wanted to be a lion, because lions were big and strong. Mia wanted to be a bird, because birds could fly and sing. + +"Roar!" Tom said, as he crawled on the grass. "I am a lion. I can catch any animal I want." + +"Tweet!" Mia said, as she flapped her arms. "I am a bird. I can fly away from any danger." + +Tom tried to catch Mia, but she was too fast. He became frustrated. He wanted to play with Mia, not chase her. + +"Mia, stop flying!" Tom said. "Come and play with me. Lions and birds can be friends." + +Mia looked at Tom. She saw that he was sad. She did not want to make him sad. She liked to play with him. + +"Okay, Tom," Mia said. "I will come and play with you. But can we take turns? Sometimes I can be a lion, and sometimes you can be a bird." + +Tom smiled. He liked that idea. He agreed to take turns. He and Mia hugged. Then they ran to the slide, pretending to be lions and birds. They had fun. +Tom and Mia liked to play near the pond. They saw many fish and frogs and bugs in the water. Sometimes they caught some and put them in a jar. They wanted to see them better. + +One day, they saw a new thing in the pond. It was small and pink and had many legs. Tom said it was a shrimp. Mia said it was cute. They caught it and put it in their jar. They were happy. + +They took the jar home and showed it to their mom. Mom said they should not take things from the pond. She said the shrimp might be sick or dead. She said they should let it go. Tom and Mia did not listen. They wanted to keep the shrimp. + +They put the jar in their room and went to eat. They forgot about the shrimp. They did not mention it to anyone. They did not give it any water or food. They did not check on it. + +The next day, they remembered the shrimp. They ran to their room and looked at the jar. The shrimp was not moving. It was not pink. It was gray and smelly. It was dead. Tom and Mia felt sad and sorry. They cried. They wished they had listened to their mom. They learned a hard lesson. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. They had a lot of fun. + +But then a big dog came running towards them. It barked loudly and showed its teeth. It wanted their ball. Lily and Ben were scared. They did not like the dog. It was a threat. + +"Go away, dog!" Ben shouted. "This is our ball!" + +But the dog did not listen. It jumped and tried to grab the ball. Lily and Ben ran away. They looked for a safe place. + +They saw a bench near a tree. They climbed on the bench and hugged each other. They hoped the dog would leave them alone. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"I'm okay, Ben. But I'm sad. We lost our ball," Lily said. + +"Maybe we can get it back. Maybe the dog will get bored and go away," Ben said. + +They waited and watched. The dog played with the ball for a while. It bit it and threw it in the air. It seemed happy. + +But then a man came. He was the dog's owner. He called the dog by its name. He said sorry to Lily and Ben. He gave them their ball back. He said the dog was friendly and just wanted to play. He said they could pet the dog if they wanted. + +Lily and Ben looked at the dog. It wagged its tail and licked its nose. It did not look scary anymore. It looked lovely. + +"Can we pet the dog, please?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can. His name is Spot. He likes children," the man said. + +Lily and Ben got off the bench. They went to the dog. They touched its fur and ears. The dog licked their faces and made them laugh. + +They were not scared anymore. They were happy. They made a new friend. + +They thanked the man and said goodbye to Spot. They took their ball and went back to their game. + +They managed to have a good day in the park. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll that she loved very much. She took care of her doll every day. She brushed her hair, changed her clothes, and gave her hugs. Ben had a truck that he liked to zoom around. He made loud noises and crashed his truck into things. + +One day, Ben saw Lily's doll on the couch. He thought it looked funny and wanted to play with it. He grabbed the doll and threw it in the air. "Whee!" he shouted. "Look at the doll fly!" + +Lily saw what Ben was doing and ran to him. "Stop!" she cried. "That's my doll! She's fragile! You can break her!" + +Ben did not listen. He caught the doll and threw it again. But this time, he threw it too hard. The doll flew across the room and hit the wall. Her head cracked and her arm fell off. The doll was broken. + +Lily gasped and ran to her doll. She picked up the pieces and hugged them. She was very sad. She looked at Ben with angry tears in her eyes. "You broke my doll!" she sobbed. "You don't care about her! You don't care about me!" + +Ben felt bad. He saw how much Lily loved her doll. He saw how much he hurt her. He realized he was wrong. He walked to Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was mean. I didn't know your doll was fragile. I didn't know you cared so much. I care about you. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily looked at Ben. She saw that he was sorry. She saw that he cared. She nodded and said, "I forgive you, Ben. But please don't do that again. Please be gentle with my doll. She has weight. She has feelings. She's my friend." + +Ben nodded and said, "I promise, Lily. I will be gentle with your doll. I will be gentle with you. You're my friend, too." + +Lily and Ben hugged and smiled. They learned to respect each other's toys. They learned to care for each other's feelings. They learned to be good friends. +Tom had a new scooter. He was very happy. He wanted to show it to his friend Lily. He rode his scooter to her house. He knocked on the door. + +"Hi, Tom!" Lily said. "What is that?" + +"It is my new scooter. Do you want to try it?" Tom asked. + +Lily looked at the scooter. It had two wheels and a handle. It was red and shiny. She felt nervous. She had never ridden a scooter before. + +"I don't know, Tom. I am scared. What if I fall?" Lily said. + +Tom smiled. He wanted to help Lily. He had an idea. + +"Don't be scared, Lily. I will teach you. It is easy and fun. You just have to push with your foot and steer with your handle. And you can wear my helmet. It will protect your head. Come on, let's change. You take my scooter and I take your bike." Tom said. + +Lily nodded. She trusted Tom. She put on his helmet. She took his scooter. Tom took her bike. They went to the park. Tom showed Lily how to ride the scooter. Lily followed him. She pushed with her foot and steered with her handle. She felt the wind in her hair. She felt happy. + +"Wow, Tom, this is fun! I like your scooter. Thank you for letting me try it." Lily said. + +"You are welcome, Lily. You are doing great. I like your bike too. It is fast and smooth. Can we change again?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, Tom. Let's change again. We can share our toys. You are a good friend." Lily said. + +They changed again. They rode their own toys. They laughed and played. They had a lot of fun. They were not nervous anymore. They were brave. +Lily likes to count stuff. She counts her toys, her books, her fingers and toes. She counts the flowers, the birds, the stars and the cars. She counts everything she sees and hears. + +One day, Lily goes to the park with her mom. She sees a big slide, a swing, a sandbox and a merry-go-round. She wants to play with everything. She runs to the slide and counts the steps. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. She slides down and laughs. + +She runs to the swing and counts the pushes. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. She swings high and shouts. + +She runs to the sandbox and counts the scoops. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. She makes a castle and smiles. + +She runs to the merry-go-round and counts the spins. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. She feels dizzy and giggles. + +But Lily is careless. She does not look where she is going. She does not see the big tree in front of her. She runs into the tree and falls down. She hurts her nose and cries. + +Her mom runs to her and hugs her. She says, "Lily, you have to be careful. You have to watch out for stuff. You have to slow down and stop sometimes. You can count stuff later. Now, let me count your kisses. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. You are okay, my sweet Lily. I love you." +Lily wanted to wear her pink dress today. She liked how it made her feel pretty and happy. She asked her mom to help her put it on. + +"Mom, can I wear my dress today?" Lily said. + +"Sure, sweetie, you can wear your dress. But you need to wear a coat too. It is cold outside." Mom said. + +Lily nodded and put on her coat. She looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. She was ready to go to the park with Mom and Dad. + +At the park, Lily saw a big slide. She wanted to try it. She ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. She looked down and felt scared. The slide was very high and steep. + +"Mom, Dad, I want to slide, but I am scared." Lily said. + +Mom and Dad came to the slide and smiled at Lily. + +"You can do it, Lily. We are here for you. You are brave and strong. Just believe in yourself." Mom said. + +"Yes, Lily, you can do it. We will catch you at the bottom. You are safe with us. Just have fun." Dad said. + +Lily took a deep breath and slid down the slide. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughed and felt happy. She reached the bottom and Mom and Dad hugged her. + +"Yay, Lily, you did it! You are amazing!" Mom said. + +"That was awesome, Lily! You are a star!" Dad said. + +Lily felt proud and happy. She thanked Mom and Dad and gave them a big kiss. She wanted to slide again and again. She loved her dress, her coat, and her parents. She believed in herself. +Sam and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a big box in the corner. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Sam says. He pulls the tape and lifts the lid. He sees a lot of clothes and shoes. They are not their clothes and shoes. They are their mom's and dad's. + +"Wow, look at these!" Lily says. She picks up a red dress and a pair of high heels. She tries to put them on, but they are too big for her. She falls down and laughs. + +Sam stares at her. He thinks she looks funny. He finds a hat and a tie. He puts them on and pretends to be a boss. He says, "Lily, you are late for work. You need to be more fit." + +Lily stares at him. She thinks he looks silly. She says, "Sam, you are not a boss. You are a kid. You need to have more fun." + +They giggle and play dress-up. They have a good time. They do not hear their mom and dad come home. They do not see them peek into their room. They do not know that their mom and dad smile and take a picture. They are happy. +Anna is a very intelligent girl. She likes to learn new things and ask questions. She has many books and toys in her room. She also has a pot that she uses to grow flowers. She waters them every day and watches them grow. + +One morning, Anna wakes up early. She hears a noise in the kitchen. She gets out of bed and puts on her slippers. She walks to the kitchen and sees her mom making breakfast. She smells eggs and toast and cheese. + +"Good morning, mom," Anna says. "What are you doing?" + +"Good morning, Anna," her mom says. "I'm making breakfast for you and dad. Do you want to help me?" + +"Yes, please," Anna says. She likes to help her mom in the kitchen. She climbs on a chair and looks at the stove. She sees a pot with boiling water and a spoon. + +"What is in the pot, mom?" Anna asks. + +"It's oatmeal, Anna," her mom says. "It's a healthy and yummy food. Do you like oatmeal?" + +"I don't know, mom," Anna says. "I never tried it before. Can I try it now?" + +"Sure, Anna," her mom says. "But be careful, it's very hot. Let me get you a bowl and a spoon." + +Her mom gets a bowl and a spoon and puts some oatmeal in it. She blows on it to cool it down. She gives it to Anna and watches her try it. + +Anna takes a small bite and chews it. She makes a face and spits it out. + +"Yuck, mom," Anna says. "I don't like oatmeal. It's sticky and mushy and bland. Can I have something else?" + +Her mom smiles and hugs her. + +"Of course, Anna," her mom says. "You don't have to eat oatmeal if you don't like it. You can have eggs and toast and cheese instead. You are a very intelligent girl, Anna. You know what you like and what you don't like. And you are always curious and eager to learn. I'm very proud of you, Anna." + +"Thank you, mom," Anna says. "I love you, mom." + +"I love you too, Anna," her mom says. "Now let's eat breakfast and then we can read a book together. How does that sound?" + +"That sounds great, mom," Anna says. "You are the best mom ever." + +They eat breakfast and then they read a book together. Anna is happy and so is her mom. They have a wonderful day. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play together. Sometimes they play with blocks, sometimes they play with dolls, sometimes they play with cars. But today they are bored. They do not know what to play. + +"Let's play poke!" Ben says. He has a big smile. He likes to poke things. + +"What is poke?" Lily asks. She does not know this game. + +"Look!" Ben says. He pokes his own stomach with his finger. "Poke, poke, poke!" He laughs. He thinks it is funny. + +Lily watches him. She does not think it is funny. She thinks it is silly. She shakes her head. + +"No, thank you," she says. "I do not want to play poke. It hurts." + +Ben does not listen. He runs to Lily. He pokes her stomach with his finger. "Poke, poke, poke!" He laughs louder. + +Lily does not laugh. She cries. She does not like to be poked. It hurts more. + +"Stop it, Ben!" she says. "Stop poking me! It is not nice!" + +Ben stops. He sees Lily's tears. He feels sorry. He did not mean to make her cry. He did not know it hurt. + +"I am sorry, Lily," he says. He hugs her. "I will not poke you again. You are my sister. I love you." + +Lily hugs him back. She stops crying. She feels better. She loves him too. + +"Thank you, Ben," she says. "You are my brother. You are kind." + +They smile at each other. They are happy again. They decide to play something else. Something that does not hurt. Something that is fun. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with crayons and paper. They make pictures of animals, flowers and cars. They are very lively and happy. + +One day, they decide to make a picture for their teacher, Miss Rose. They want to say thank you for teaching them many things. They choose their favorite colors and start to draw. + +"Look, I made a cat!" Lily says. She shows her picture to Ben. "It has yellow fur and green eyes. Do you like it?" + +"Yes, it is very nice!" Ben says. He shows his picture to Lily. "I made a dog. It has brown fur and black spots. It is running and barking. Do you like it?" + +"Yes, it is very lively!" Lily says. They smile at each other. They are proud of their pictures. + +They finish their pictures and write their names on them. They put them in a big envelope. They want to pass it to Miss Rose. They run to her desk and knock on the door. + +"Come in!" Miss Rose says. She sees Lily and Ben with the envelope. "What is this?" she asks. + +"It is a picture for you!" Lily and Ben say together. They give the envelope to Miss Rose. "We made it for you. We want to say thank you!" + +Miss Rose opens the envelope and looks at the pictures. She is very surprised and happy. She sees the cat and the dog. They are very colorful and lively. She sees Lily's and Ben's names. She feels their love and gratitude. + +"Thank you so much, Lily and Ben!" Miss Rose says. She hugs them and kisses them. "This is the best gift ever! You are very kind and talented. I love your pictures!" + +Lily and Ben are very happy. They hug and kiss Miss Rose back. They are glad that she likes their pictures. They are the best friends and the best students. +Lily liked to play with lemons. She liked how they smelled and how they felt in her hands. She liked to squeeze them and see the juice come out. She liked to make faces when she tasted the juice. It was sour and funny. + +One day, Lily found a big lemon in the kitchen. She wanted to play with it. She took it to her room and put it on her bed. She got a knife from the drawer and tried to cut the lemon. But the knife was sharp and Lily was not careful. She cut her finger and it hurt a lot. She cried and cried. + +Mom heard Lily cry and ran to her room. She saw the blood and the lemon and the knife. She was very angry and scared. She took Lily to the bathroom and washed her finger. She put a bandage on it and hugged her. She told her not to play with knives and lemons. She told her to be alert and safe. + +Lily was sorry and sad. She said she was sorry and she loved Mom. Mom said she loved her too, but she was still angry. She told Lily to go to bed and not to play with anything. She took away the lemon and the knife and all her toys. She left Lily alone in her room. + +Lily lay in her bed and felt bad. She wanted to play and have fun. She wanted to have her toys and her lemon. She wanted Mom to be happy and not angry. She wished she had not cut her finger. She wished she had not played with the knife and the lemon. She wished she had filled her room with something else. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big sack under a tree. They ran to the sack and opened it. + +"Wow, look at all these toys!" Lily said. She saw a pretty doll, a ball, a car and a book. "Can we take them home?" + +Tom nodded. He hoped no one would see them. He grabbed the car and the book. Lily took the doll and the ball. They put them in their pockets and ran away. + +But they did not see the man who was hiding behind the tree. He was a bad man. He had stolen the toys from other children. He was waiting for someone to buy them. He saw Lily and Tom take his toys. He was angry. + +"Hey, you little thieves!" he shouted. He ran after them. He was faster than them. He caught them and took back his toys. He also took their pockets. He threw them in the sack. He tied the sack and carried it away. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They cried and screamed. They wanted to go home. They wanted their mommies and daddies. But no one heard them. No one helped them. They were stuck in the sack with the bad man. +Lily was a jolly girl who liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She saw her mom put a big pot on the stove and fill it with water. Lily wanted to see what was inside the pot, so she climbed on a chair and reached for the handle. + +"Be careful, Lily!" her mom said. "The stove is hot and the pot is heavy. You might get hurt." + +But Lily did not listen. She wanted to try to lift the pot by herself. She pulled the handle with all her strength, but the pot was too hot and too heavy for her. The pot slipped from her hand and the water spilled all over the stove and the floor. Lily screamed as the hot water burned her arm and leg. + +Her mom ran to her and wrapped her in a towel. She called for help and took Lily to the hospital. Lily cried and cried. She was not jolly anymore. She was sorry for not listening to her mom. She learned a hard lesson that day. She learned that the stove is not a toy and that she should always obey her mom. +Lily liked to play with bugs. She liked to watch them crawl and fly and make noises. She had a jar where she kept some bugs that she found in the garden. She gave them leaves and water and sometimes talked to them. + +One day, Lily wanted to show her bugs to her friend Tom, who came to visit. She took her jar and ran to the living room, where Tom was waiting. "Look, Tom, these are my bugs!" she said, holding the jar up. "They are very nice and funny. Do you want to see them?" + +Tom looked at the jar and made a face. He did not like bugs. He thought they were icky and scary. He did not want to see them. He said, "No, thank you, Lily. I don't like bugs. They are gross and mean. They bite and sting and make me itch. Please take them away." + +Lily felt sad and embarrassed. She liked her bugs and she wanted Tom to like them too. She did not understand why he did not like them. She said, "But, Tom, they are not gross and mean. They are friendly and cute. They don't bite and sting and make you itch. They are just bugs. They can't help it. Please don't be mean to them." + +Tom shook his head. He did not want to hear about the bugs. He said, "I don't care, Lily. I don't want to play with you and your bugs. I want to play with something else. Something fun and cool. Not bugs. Bugs are boring and yucky. Go away, Lily. Go away with your bugs." + +Lily felt hurt and angry. She did not like how Tom talked to her and her bugs. She did not want to play with him anymore. She said, "Fine, Tom. I will go away with my bugs. But you are not my friend anymore. You are rude and mean. You don't allow me to like what I like. You don't respect me and my bugs. Goodbye, Tom. Goodbye." + +Lily took her jar and ran to her room. She hugged her bugs and told them she loved them. She did not care what Tom said. She was happy with her bugs. They were her real friends. They understood her and made her smile. She decided to never play with Tom again. She decided to only play with her bugs. They were the best. +Sara and Ben were going to the park with their mom. They waited for a taxi to take them there. They saw many taxis, but they were all full of people. Sara and Ben felt sad and bored. + +Then, they saw a taxi that was empty. It stopped near them and the driver opened the door. He said, "Hello, do you need a ride?" + +"Yes, please," said mom. "We want to go to the park." + +"OK, hop in," said the driver. He smiled and helped them with their bags. + +Sara and Ben were happy and excited. They thanked the driver and sat in the back seat. They looked out the window and saw many things. They saw cars, buses, bikes, trees, flowers, and birds. + +The driver was nice and friendly. He talked to them and told them stories. He said, "I like to provide a good service to my customers. I want them to be happy and comfortable." + +Sara and Ben listened and learned. They said, "You are a good driver. You are kind and helpful." + +The driver said, "Thank you. You are good children. You are polite and respectful." + +They reached the park and got out of the taxi. They paid the driver and said goodbye. They had a fun time at the park. They played, ran, swung, and slid. + +They learned that it is good to provide and appreciate a good service. They also learned that it is good to be kind and helpful to others. They were glad they met the driver and thanked him in their hearts. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play outside in the snow. They had a big snowman in their yard, with a hat, a carrot nose, and a scarf. The scarf was red and blue and very warm. + +One day, a new boy moved in next door. His name was Leo and he was shy. He did not have a snowman or a scarf. He watched Sara and Ben from his window and hoped they would be his friends. + +Sara and Ben saw Leo and waved to him. They asked him to come and play with them. Leo was happy and ran outside. He said hello and smiled. + +"Hi, Leo. We are Sara and Ben. Do you want to help us make another snowman?" Sara asked. + +"Yes, please. That sounds fun. Thank you for inviting me." Leo said. + +They worked together and made a second snowman. They gave him a hat and a carrot nose, too. But they did not have another scarf. + +"Leo, you can have my scarf. It is cold and you need it more than me." Ben said. He took off his scarf and wrapped it around Leo's neck. + +"Wow, Ben. That is very kind of you. Are you sure?" Leo asked. + +"Yes, I am sure. You are my new friend and I want you to be warm." Ben said. + +Leo hugged Ben and thanked him. He felt happy and warm. Sara hugged them both and smiled. + +"You are both very patient and generous. You know how to share and care. That is what friends do." Sara said. + +They all agreed and played in the snow until it was time to go inside. They had hot chocolate and cookies and talked about their snowmen. They hoped they would play together again soon. They had learned a valuable lesson: friendship is more important than things. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their room. Some cars and trucks have motors. Motors make them go fast and make noises. + +One day, Tim and Sam find a big truck with a motor in the garage. They want to play with it. They take it to the yard. They turn on the motor. The truck goes vroom vroom. + +"Wow, this truck is cool!" Tim says. + +"Yes, it is!" Sam says. + +They take turns to drive the truck. They have fun. + +But then, Tim wants to drive the truck more. He does not want to share. He is bossy. + +"Give me the truck, Sam. It is my turn!" Tim says. + +"No, it is not. You had a long turn. It is my turn!" Sam says. + +They pull the truck. They fight. They are angry. + +Mom hears them. She comes to the yard. She sees them fighting. + +"What are you doing, boys?" Mom asks. + +"We are playing with the truck, Mom. But Tim is bossy. He does not want to share!" Sam says. + +"Is that true, Tim?" Mom asks. + +Tim is quiet. He knows he is wrong. + +Mom says, "Boys, you have to share. Sharing is nice. Sharing is fun. Sharing is how you learn to be friends. Do you want to learn to be friends?" + +Tim and Sam nod. They are sorry. + +"OK, then. Say sorry to each other. And take turns to play with the truck. And be careful with the motor. It is not a toy. It is for grown-ups." Mom says. + +Tim and Sam say sorry. They hug. They smile. They share the truck. They play nicely. They learn to be friends. +Lily loves to draw with her crayons. She draws flowers, stars, animals and people. She likes to make her pictures pretty with many colors. She wants to show her pictures to her mom and dad. + +She asks her mom, "Can we print my pictures, please?" Her mom smiles and says, "Yes, we can. Let's go to the computer and print them." + +They go to the computer and mom helps Lily to scan her pictures. Lily watches the screen and sees her pictures on it. She says, "Wow, they look so pretty on the screen!" + +Mom says, "Now we can print them. Do you want to print them on paper or on stickers?" Lily thinks for a moment and says, "I want to print them on stickers. Then I can stick them on my books and toys." + +Mom says, "Okay, let's print them on stickers. You can choose how many stickers you want to print." She shows Lily how to click on the buttons and choose the number of stickers. Lily chooses four stickers for each picture. + +The printer makes a noise and starts to print the stickers. Lily waits eagerly and says, "I'm so excited to see my stickers!" Mom says, "Me too, Lily. You are a very good artist." + +The printer finishes printing and mom takes out the stickers. She gives them to Lily and says, "Here you go, Lily. Your stickers are ready. They look very pretty. You can stick them wherever you want." + +Lily says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. I love my stickers. Can I stick one on your cheek?" Mom laughs and says, "Sure, Lily. You can stick one on my cheek. I love you too." Lily sticks a flower sticker on mom's cheek and gives her a hug. They are both very happy. +Mia and Leo were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy things with the pots and pans. One day, they found a big jar of sugar on the shelf. They wanted to taste it, but they knew they had to ask Mom first. + +They ran to the living room, where Mom was reading a book. "Mom, Mom, can we have some sugar?" they asked together. + +Mom looked at them and smiled. "Sugar? What do you need sugar for?" she asked. + +"We want to make a cake!" Mia said. + +"A cake? That sounds fun. But you know you can't use the oven, right?" Mom said. + +"Right, right, we know. We will just mix the sugar with some water and flour and put it in a bowl," Leo said. + +Mom nodded. "Okay, but be careful. And don't use too much sugar, or it will be too sweet. And don't forget to clean up after yourselves," she said. + +"Okay, Mom, we will. Thank you, Mom!" they said and ran back to the kitchen. + +They climbed on a chair and reached for the jar of sugar. They opened it and poured some sugar into a big bowl. Then they added some water and flour and stirred it with a spoon. It looked like a cake batter, but it was very runny. + +"Let's taste it!" Mia said and dipped her finger into the bowl. + +She put it in her mouth and made a face. "Blech! It's bitter!" she said and spat it out. + +"Bitter? How can it be bitter? It's sugar!" Leo said and tried it too. + +He also made a face and spat it out. "Yuck! You're right, it's bitter! How can sugar be bitter?" he said. + +They looked at the jar of sugar and saw a label on it. It said: "Baking soda. Do not eat. Repeat: do not eat." + +They realized they had used the wrong jar. They had used baking soda instead of sugar. Baking soda was not sweet, it was bitter. They had made a big mistake. + +They felt sorry and silly. They threw away the bitter batter and cleaned the bowl and the spoon. They put the jar of baking soda back on the shelf and looked for the real sugar. They found it next to the salt. It had a label too. It said: "Sugar. Sweet and yummy. Repeat: sweet and yummy." + +They smiled and decided to try again. They hoped their cake would be better this time. They hoped Mom would like it too. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play outside in the park. Today is cold, so they wear jackets and hats. They see a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and fluffy. It has a red collar. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Sam asks Mia. + +Mia nods. She likes dogs. She walks to the dog and says, "Hello, dog. You are cute. Can we pet you?" + +The dog wags its tail. It likes Mia. It licks her hand. Mia smiles and pets the dog. Sam joins her. He pets the dog too. + +The dog's owner comes to the park. He is a man with a beard. He sees Sam and Mia with his dog. + +"Hi, kids. Do you like my dog? His name is Rex." He says. + +Sam and Mia nod. They like Rex. They say, "Hi, Rex. Hi, man." + +The man smiles. He is friendly. He says, "You are very alert and polite, kids. Do you want to play fetch with Rex? I have a ball." + +Sam and Mia nod again. They love to play fetch. The man throws the ball. Rex runs after it. Sam and Mia run too. They have fun with Rex and the man. They are happy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to Tom's house. Tom's mom is nice. She says, "Do you want some milk and cookies?" Lily and Tom nod. They are hungry. + +Tom's mom gives them a tray with milk and cookies. She says, "You can sit on the rug and eat. Be careful not to spill." Lily and Tom say, "Thank you, mom." They sit on the rug and eat. The cookies are yummy. The milk is cold and sweet. + +After they finish, they see Tom's cat. The cat is black and white. It has green eyes. It is playful. It runs and jumps on the sofa. Lily and Tom want to play with the cat. They offer the cat some milk. They say, "Here, kitty, kitty. Do you want some milk?" + +The cat looks at them. It meows. It walks to the tray. It licks the milk. It purrs. Lily and Tom smile. They pet the cat. They say, "You are a good kitty. We like you." The cat rubs its head on their hands. It likes them too. + +They play with the cat for a long time. They throw a ball. They make a tunnel with a blanket. They tickle the cat's belly. The cat chases them. They laugh. They have fun. Tom's mom watches them. She is happy. She says, "You are good friends. You share and care." Lily and Tom hug the cat. They say, "We love you, kitty." The cat snuggles with them. They are happy too. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play in the yard. One day, they saw a big pipe near the fence. It was brown and round and had a hole at the end. + +"Look, a pipe!" Tom said. "Let's see what is inside." + +He ran to the pipe and put his eye to the hole. He saw nothing but dark. + +"Sam, come here. It is empty. Maybe we can crawl inside." + +Sam followed Tom. He was not sure about the pipe. He felt troubled. + +"Tom, I don't think this is a good idea. The pipe might be dirty or dangerous. Maybe there is a snake or a rat inside." + +He tried to pull Tom away from the pipe. But Tom did not listen. He wanted to explore the pipe. + +"Sam, don't be scared. It will be fun. Come on, let's go." + +He pushed Sam into the pipe. Sam screamed. He did not like the pipe. It was cold and wet and smelled bad. + +"Tom, let me out. I don't like this. I want to go back." + +He tried to turn around, but the pipe was too tight. He was stuck. + +"Tom, help me. I can't move." + +He cried. He wished he had not followed Tom. + +Tom heard Sam cry. He felt sorry. He had made a mistake. He did not mean to hurt Sam. + +"Sam, I'm sorry. I will help you. Don't cry." + +He grabbed Sam's legs and pulled. He pulled hard. He hoped Sam would come out. + +But Sam did not come out. The pipe was too tight. Tom and Sam were both stuck. + +They were scared. They did not know what to do. + +They called for help. They hoped someone would hear them. + +They hoped someone would save them. +Ben likes to draw on the board. He has many colors of chalk. He draws a big sun, a green tree, and a red house. He is happy with his drawing. He thinks it is great. + +He wants to show his mom his drawing. He calls her name. "Mom, mom, look at my board!" He waits for her to come. He hopes she will like his drawing too. + +Mom hears Ben's call. She comes to see his board. She smiles when she sees his drawing. She hugs him and says, "Wow, Ben, your drawing is great! You are very good at drawing. I am proud of you." + +Ben feels warm and happy. He says, "Thank you, mom. I love you." He gives her a kiss. He is glad she likes his drawing. He wants to draw more on the board. He asks her, "Can I draw more, mom?" + +Mom says, "Of course, you can, Ben. You can draw as much as you want. But first, let me take a picture of your great drawing. I want to keep it forever." She takes out her phone and snaps a photo of Ben and his board. Ben smiles and poses. He is happy. He loves to draw on the board. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys in their room. But they did not like to share. Sometimes they fought over the same toy and made a lot of noise. + +One day, their dad came home from work. He was very tired and had a headache. He was also bald, because he had no hair on his head. He wanted to rest and read his history book. History was his favorite thing to learn about. He liked to know what happened a long time ago. + +He went to his room and closed the door. He hoped that Tom and Sam would be quiet and let him sleep. But soon he heard them yelling and banging in their room. He got up and walked to their door. He opened it and saw them pulling and pushing a big truck toy. + +"Stop it, boys!" he said. "You are making too much noise. You need to share and play nicely. Or else I will take away your toys." + +Tom and Sam looked at their dad. They did not want to lose their toys. They said they were sorry and nodded. Their dad smiled and closed the door. He went back to his bed and picked up his history book. + +But as soon as he left, Tom and Sam started to fight again. They both wanted the truck. They did not care about sharing. They did not think their dad would hear them. They were wrong. + +Their dad heard them scream and throw the truck. He was very angry. He got up and stormed to their door. He opened it and saw the truck on the floor and the boys on the bed. He grabbed the truck and said, "That's it. You have lost your toy. And you have lost your playtime. You will stay in your room until dinner. And no more noise." + +Tom and Sam cried and begged. They said they were sorry and promised to be good. But their dad did not listen. He took the truck and left. He closed the door and locked it. He went back to his room and put the truck on his shelf. He looked at it and smiled. He liked trucks. He had one when he was a boy. He opened his history book and read. He was happy. He had peace and quiet. And a new toy. +Tim and Kim are young twins who like to play together. One day, they decide to play with their toys in the bathtub. They fill the bathtub with water and bubbles and put their boats, ducks and fish in it. They have a lot of fun making waves and splashing each other. + +But soon, they start to fight over the toys. Tim wants to have the big boat and the yellow duck, but Kim wants them too. They pull and tug at the toys, making each other angry and sad. + +"Give me the boat, it's mine!" Tim shouts. + +"No, it's mine, I saw it first!" Kim replies. + +They keep yelling and pulling, until they make the boat break in half. They also make the water spill over the edge of the bathtub, making the floor wet and slippery. + +They stop fighting and look at the mess they made. They feel sorry for breaking the boat and making the floor wet. But before they can say anything, they hear their mom coming upstairs. She opens the door and sees the broken boat, the spilled water and the angry twins. + +She is very mad at them. She scolds them for being selfish and careless. She tells them to get out of the bathtub and dry themselves. She takes away their toys and says they can't play with them for a week. She also says they have to clean the floor and the bathtub. + +Tim and Kim cry and say they are sorry. But it is too late. They have to do what their mom says. They wish they had shared the toys and played nicely. They learn that fighting over things is not fun and can make things worse. They hope they can be better twins next time. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were knights and princesses. Anna had a sword made of wood and Ben had an axe made of cardboard. They fought against the bad dragon, which was a big pillow. + +"Take that, dragon!" Ben shouted, swinging his axe. "You are no match for me!" + +Anna joined him with her sword. "We are brave and strong!" she said. "We will save the kingdom!" + +But the dragon was stubborn. It did not want to lose. It growled and moved and tried to bite them. Anna and Ben had to dodge and run and hide. + +"Stop it, dragon!" Anna said. "You are not nice! You are mean!" + +The dragon did not listen. It kept growling and moving and trying to bite them. Anna and Ben got angry. They hated the dragon. They wanted to make it stop. + +They ran towards the dragon with their weapons. They hit it hard and fast. They made a lot of noise. They hoped the dragon would give up. + +But the dragon was very stubborn. It did not give up. It hit them back with its tail and its claws. It made a lot of noise too. It hoped they would go away. + +Anna and Ben felt hurt and scared. They dropped their weapons and ran away. They did not want to play with the dragon anymore. They wanted to play with something else. + +They went to the sandbox and made a castle. They liked the castle. It was nice and quiet and did not bite them. They forgot about the dragon. They were happy. +Lila and Sam are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they go to the park with Lila's mom. They see a big slide and a swing. They want to try them. + +Lila goes first. She climbs up the slide and slides down fast. She laughs and says, "That was fun!" Sam nods and follows her. He slides down too. He smiles and says, "That was cool!" + +Then they go to the swing. Lila sits on the swing and Sam pushes her. She swings high and low. She feels the wind in her hair. She says, "This is great!" Sam agrees and takes his turn. He sits on the swing and Lila pushes him. He swings high and low. He feels the sun on his face. He says, "This is awesome!" + +They play for a long time. They are happy and tired. Lila's mom says, "It's time to go home. We have a surprise for you." Lila and Sam wonder what it is. They follow Lila's mom to the car. + +When they get home, they smell something good. They see a big box on the table. Lila's mom says, "It's pizza! Your favorite!" Lila and Sam cheer and clap. They love pizza. They wash their hands and sit down. Lila's mom cuts the pizza and gives them each a slice. + +Lila and Sam eat their pizza. They say, "Thank you, mom. This is yummy!" Lila's mom says, "You're welcome, kids. You are very modest. You played well and shared. You deserve a treat." Lila and Sam hug their mom. They are grateful and full. They say, "We love you, mom. You rock!" +Lia and Sam are twins. They like to play in the snow. One day, they decide to build an igloo. They roll big balls of snow and stack them together. They make a hole for the door and a window. + +"Look, we made an igloo!" Lia says. "It is unique. No one else has an igloo like ours." + +"Let's go inside and pretend we are Eskimos," Sam says. They crawl into the igloo and lie on the snow. They wrap themselves in blankets and pretend they are sleeping. + +They hear a noise outside. They peek through the window and see a big dog. The dog is sniffing around the igloo. He is curious. He wants to see what is inside. + +"Who is that?" Lia whispers. "He is not our dog." + +"Maybe he is lost," Sam whispers. "Maybe he is cold and hungry." + +They feel sorry for the dog. They open the door and call him. The dog wags his tail and comes closer. He is friendly. He licks their faces and snuggles with them. + +"Can we keep him?" Lia asks. "He is cute and nice." + +"Maybe," Sam says. "But we have to ask Mom and Dad first." + +They take the dog to their house and show him to their parents. Their parents are surprised, but they agree to let them keep the dog. They name him Snowy. + +Lia and Sam are happy. They have a unique igloo and a new friend. They play with Snowy every day. They love him very much. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named May who loved to eat muffins. Every day, she and her mom would go to the bakery to buy muffins. + +One morning, May's mom said, "We don't have enough money to buy muffins today." May's eyes were so sad. She said, "But mom, I want a muffin!" + +Her mom shook her head. "I'm sorry, sweetie. I know how much you love muffins, but we just can't afford it today." + +May's eyes were pale with regret. She wished she had more money so she could buy her muffins. + +May's mom hugged her tight. She said, "We'll get you a muffin soon, sweetie. I promise." + +May smiled and hugged her mom. She knew her mom always kept her promises. +Once there was a boy who was very fine. He wanted to use his fork to eat his dinner. He sat at the table with his fork and started to use it. He poked his dinner with the fork but it wasn't working too well. He tried again and again but still couldn't use the fork properly. Then his mom came and showed him how to use the fork. He then tried again and this time he used the fork just fine! He was so happy and proud of himself for learning how to use the fork. +John had a problem. He could not find his favorite toy. He searched through the whole house but could not find it. + +He asked his mom for help. She said she would help him search. + +They looked through the living room and the kitchen but still could not find the toy. + +Mom had an idea. She gave him a brown bag and told him to look in the fridge. + +John opened the fridge and found a lemon inside the bag. He was surprised, but happy! He took the lemon out of the bag and squeezed it. His toy came out of the lemon and he was so excited! + +John was so glad he found his toy. He hugged his mom and thanked her for helping him search. +Once upon a time there was a cool little girl. Her name was Sally and she loved to wrap things like her toy car. One day, Sally was playing at the playground and she noticed an ambulance. She wanted to wrap it with some cool colors. + +Sally went up to the ambulance and asked the person driving, "Can I wrap the ambulance with some cool colors?" + +The person said, "No, you can't do that! We need it to save lives." + +Sally felt sad that she couldn't wrap the ambulance so she went back to the playground. She decided to wrap her toy car instead since wrapping it would make it look cool. + +As she wrapped the car with different colors, she felt proud. She suddenly realized that wrapping things can be fun but that we need to be careful about what we wrap. Especially something as important as an ambulance. + +Sally knew that she couldn't wrap an ambulance but that she did have the power to make her car look cool. The moral of the story is to respect the things which need to be used for important things and to use creativity to wrap other items. +Once there was a young boy who wanted to take a ride on a train. He asked his mom if they could go, but she said they could not because of the money. He was very upset. + +So he decided to search for money. He looked around the house, but all he could find was some small change. He knew it wouldn't be enough for the train ride. + +He also searched in his backyard and in the street, but he still could not find enough money. He was getting very upset. + +He then asked his mom if he could borrow some money, and she said yes. He was so happy! He was able to take the train ride after all. He had a great time! +Jane was a little girl who loved to explore and play. Everywhere she went, she would always behave very well. She was often called "Jane" by her friends, but her parents gave her a different name. + +One day, Jane was feeling especially brave and curious. She decided to take a walk through the woods. The woods held many different animals, and Jane loved to see them. + +As Jane explored the woods, she stumbled across a little house with a funny looking roof. "Who lives here?" she asked. She peeked through the window and saw a family of bears. The bears were behaving very politely, and Jane smiled with delight. + +The bears noticed Jane and smiled back. One of the bears introduced himself as Wisdom and asked Jane what her name was. She introduced herself as Margaret, a different name to what her parents called her. The entire family of bears began to laugh. + +Jane and the bears quickly became friends. They spent the remainder of the day exploring the woods together and behaved so kindly towards one another. From then on, Jane often visited the bears, and each time, her parents were always glad to hear about her adventures. +Once upon a time there was a dad and his son. The dad was big, and the son was small. The dad loved the son very much, but the son always disobeyed him. + +One day, the dad said to his son, “I want you to kneel down and stay still until I come back.†But the son didn't obey. He just ignored his dad and kept running around. + +The dad was very sad but he still loved his son. He then said to the son, “If you don't kneel down and be more obedient, something bad will happen.†The son was very afraid, but he still didn't obey his dad. + +The next day, the son was playing outside. Suddenly, he found a big scale. He was very curious and he wanted to know what was inside. Unfortunately, it was very dangerous—there was a big hole inside. The son was about to fall in when his dad came over and said, “I told you to be obedient, but you didn't listen. You could have gotten hurt!†+ +Finally the son understood what his dad meant. Ever since then, he always kneeled down and obeyed his dad's commands. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to be obedient to your parents, or else you might find yourself in a dangerous situation. +Once upon a time there was a young boy who struggled to get his mattress off his bed every day. He would hop and jump and even nudge with his nose but the mattress just wouldn't budge no matter what he did. + +One day he was struggling to remove his mattress and he noticed that his mattress was really quite colorful. With a spark of joy, the little boy smiled and called to a nearby friend. "Hey! Look at this mattress, it is really colorful!" + +His friend smiled back, but then said explaining not to judge a book by its cover. "You think this mattress is colorful now, but wait until you do something with it and it will be even more colorful," the friend said. + +Confused, the little boy went off to figure out what his friend meant. After much thought and experimentation, the young boy realized that if he jumped and jived on the mattress, it would make it even more colorful! + +The little boy learned a valuable lesson that day to not judge something by its cover, but rather to take the time to figure out how it can be made even better. In the end, the mattress was much more colorful with lots of patterns from the jumping and jiving of the little boy, and he no longer struggled to move the mattress off his bed every day. +Once upon a time, there was a ranch. On the ranch lived a farmer and his three-year-old daughter, Annie. Annie loved spending time outside, discovering new things. + +One day, she and her dad were in the barn, and Annie saw something that made her very excited. + +Annie asked her dad, "Can I guess what it is?" + +Her dad smiled and said, "Sure, go ahead, my little one." + +Annie was very anxious and thought hard. After a few moments, she said, "I think it's a chicken!" + +Her dad laughed, "That's a good guess, but no. It's actually a cow!" + +Annie was surprised, and excited, that she had guessed wrong. She couldn't believe how much she had managed to learn in one day on the ranch. +Once upon a time there was a team. It included a dog and a cat, a rabbit and a frog, and a bird and a bear. The team wanted to go on an adventure. They all packed their bags, said goodbye to their mamas, and were on their way. + +The team travelled far and wide. Everywhere they went they were on the lookout for something special. At last they reached a valley that had a very sweet smell. Everyone was curious and wanted to find out what was making the smell. + +As they continued down the valley, they saw a tree. It was the sweetest looking tree they had ever seen. All of the animals worked together to climb the tree and, to everyone's surprise, there was the most delicious looking fruit. + +The team enjoyed the sweet fruit, and when they were finished, the tree spoke to them. The tree said, "You have just been part of a lesson in teamwork. Whenever you are united and work together, great things can be achieved and wonderful memories can be made." + +The animals all thanked the tree for the sweet fruit and for the important lesson. From then on, the team never gave up and always worked together to take on tough challenges. +John was very excited. His mom said he could ride his bike in the park. He ran to get his bike and put on his helmet. + +John's mom looked at him proudly. "You look very strong on your bike," she said. + +John smiled. Then he said, "Can I bring my plate too?" + +His mom nodded. She gave him a paper plate with a few cookies. + +John put the plate in the basket on his bike. Then he rode off to the park. + +John had a wonderful time riding around the park. Whenever he got hungry, he stopped and grabbed a cookie from his plate. + +By the time evening arrived, John was tired but happy. He had had a great day riding and eating. He thanked his mom for the cookies and the ride, then he headed home. +Once upon a time, there was a blue car named Zoom. Zoom loved to go fast and drive around town. Everyone loved to watch Zoom go by with a smile on their face. + +One day, Zoom drove to the park to play with his friends. When Zoom arrived, he saw all the other cars racing around. Zoom asked, "Can I race too?" + +All the cars said, "Yes!" Zoom was ready to go and started his engine. He zoomed around the track and won the race! + +Everyone cheered as Zoom crossed the finish line. Zoom was filled with pride; he had never won before. + +From that day on, Zoom was the fastest car in town. He zoomed around with a big blue smile on his face. Whenever he zoomed by, everyone waved and shouted, "Go Zoom!" +John was a friendly three year old boy who loved to explore. One day, he went over to his friend Sam's house. Sam had a buckle that he wanted to show John. + +John excitedly asked, “Can I borrow your buckle?†+ +“Yes, of course,†said Sam. He handed the buckle to John. + +John was amazed by how flexible the buckle was. He shook it back and forth and watched it bend. + +“Thank you for letting me borrow your buckle,†said John. + +“No problem,†said Sam. “You can borrow it anytime.†+ +John smiled and put the buckle in his pocket. He was excited to show it to his family when he got home. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce oven. It zoomed around the kitchen, frightening all the other things inside. It seemed like the oven had taken on a life of its own, and it scared everyone. + +One day, the oven zoomed towards a group of plates. It zoomed so fast, that it crashed into the plates, smashing them to pieces. The plates were so mad, they decided to take action. They sneaked over to the oven while no one was looking and turned it up to its highest setting. + +When the oven heard what the plates had done, it was so angry, it began to zoom around the kitchen faster and faster than before. Soon enough, it zoomed straight towards a pot of boiling water. It crashed into the pot and the boiling water spilled out everywhere. It burned everything in its path and the kitchen was a mess. + +The furious oven finally stopped and the plates had their revenge, although no one was happy with the outcome. The kitchen was ruined and the fierce oven was never seen again. +Once there was a beautiful youth called Mark. He was a brave boy and had brown hair. One day he decided to take a walk in the forest. + +While walking there, he noticed a strange brown bird struggling to get out of a bush. He decided to help the bird and he carefully pulled it out. + +Suddenly, the bird spoke to him. "Thank you for helping me," it said. "I will help you too. Follow me," it said. + +Mark followed the bird and soon the bird led him to a bright, green meadow. When they arrived, the bird said, "This is my home. I made it so beautiful and safe." + +But Mark noticed something strange. There were brown footprints all around the meadow. He pointed out the footprints to the bird. + +"Oh no," the bird said sadly. "Those are the footprints of the mean, old fox. He always comes here and messes everything up. We have to stop him!" + +Mark clenched his fists and told the bird that he would help. They decided to set a trap for the fox and they did. + +The next morning, the fox was caught in the trap. The bird and Mark were so relieved. They had saved the meadow! + +From that day onwards, Mark and the bird were good friends. They saw each other everyday and always protected the meadow from harm. +One morning, Jay and his best friend Bob woke up early. Today was the day they were going to the sea! They had been planning it for days, and were so excited. As they made their way to the beach, Bob pointed out the most normal looking sea he had ever seen. He knew this trip would be special. + +When they got to the beach, Jay was surprised. He had never seen so much water. It was much bigger than he imagined! Bob quickly grabbed his fishing rod and they both waded into the sea, despite Jay’s fear. + +As they continued to wade deeper and deeper, Jay started to feel uneasy. He had a bad feeling that something wasn’t right. The sea seemed darker than it should be and he noticed a weird noise coming from the depths of the waters. Then a large wave came, pushing them further into the water. Bob shouted “Let’s get out of here!†+ +Before they could get back to shore, the water started to swirl around them, as if it was pulling them deeper. They held onto each other tightly as the waves got bigger and bigger. Jay and Bob tried to struggle against the waves, but they just weren’t strong enough. + +Just then, they saw a big, bright light coming from the bottom of the sea. It slowly rose up and the water started to calm down. It was a magical +Once upon a time, there was a big hill. A stranger rolled down the hill with a smile on his face. He was so happy to be outside. + +Suddenly, he saw a small rabbit at the bottom of the hill. The rabbit seemed scared and alone. The stranger wanted to help. He was a very compassionate person. He gently leaned down and picked up the rabbit. + +The stranger rolled back up the hill carefully holding the rabbit in his arms. He found the rabbit's family and put the rabbit next to them. The family was so happy to have the rabbit back! + +The stranger smiled and rolled back down the hill to continue his day. As he rolled away with a little hop in his step, he knew he had done the right thing. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Zoey. Zoey was 3 years old and loved learning new things. One day, Zoey and her mum went to the shop. + +On the way, Zoey asked her mum, "What's money?" + +Mum said, "Money is something we use to buy things. We learn how to use it together." + +When they got to the store, Zoey and her mum saw something new and exciting. It was an unknown machine. Zoey and her mum wanted to learn how it worked. Zoey put a coin in the machine and out came a surprise. + +Zoey's mum smiled and said, "Well, you've just learned how to use money". Zoey was so excited she started dancing and singing. + +It was the best day ever - she had learned something new and had fun it with her mum. +Once there was a boy. He was proud. He had a chair in his room that he loved. Every night he would sit in it and look out the window. + +One night he saw something very special in the sky. He saw the most beautiful stars he had ever seen! He was so amazed he couldn't help but sigh. + +He felt so proud that he was able to see something so special. He knew that he was the only person in the whole world who could see this particular view. + +He would spend many nights sitting in his chair, sighing and feeling proud. He wanted to remember the special feeling he got every time he looked out the window. +Jill and Joe were best friends. They did everything together and often went for drives in their car. One day, they got a new driver. He was very original, with tattoos and long hair. Joe didn't like him at first, but Jill thought he was cool. + +Jill and Joe decided to take the new driver for a drive. As they drove along, the driver started driving very fast and not looking at the road signs. Joe got scared and asked the driver to slow down. + +But the driver didn't listen to Joe. He just kept driving faster and wouldn't stop. Jill got worried and asked Joe to pull the car over. Joe did, but it was too late. They had gotten in a terrible accident. The driver had to be sent to the hospital and the car was badly damaged. + +Jill and Joe were very sad. They knew that the driver was to blame for the accident, but it was too late to do anything about it. They had to say goodbye to their original car and driver. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Millie. She was three years old and very inquisitive. One day, Millie's mum decided to take her to the park. On the way, Millie spotted some pretty herbs. She asked her mum what they were. + +"Those are herbs," her mum said. + +Millie just smiled and continued on her way. When they reached the park, Millie was so excited! She ran around, playing and laughing with the other children. + +Millie and her mum stayed in the park for a long time. When it started to get dark, they started to be on their way home. Before they left, Millie got one last look at the pretty herbs. + +"Good bye herbs!" she said, waving at them. +Mummy and Gary went to the store. Mummy wanted to buy a stove. When they got there, Gary became very enthusiastic. He said, "Mummy, I need a stove too! Can I have one please?" + +Mummy was worried. She said, "No, Gary, you don't need a stove. You are too little." + +Gary was sad. He began to cry and said, "But I need a stove! Please help me get one!" + +Mummy said, "No, Gary. You don't need a stove. I am sorry." + +Gary was very sad, but he was not angry. He hugged his mummy and asked her if they could go home. Mummy said, "Yes, let's go home". + +When they got home, Gary was happy again. He hugged his mummy and said, "I love you, Mummy". Mummy smiled and said, "I love you too, Gary". +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. Anna wanted to go on an adventure. So, she set off to find a port. When she arrived at the port, a man was working. Anna thought it looked like fun, so she asked if she could help him. + +The man said yes and showed Anna exactly what to do. She was very excited to be working with him. Together, they worked hard all day long. When the job was finished, the man gave Anna a surprise - a delicious treat! + +Anna was so happy to be rewarded for her hard work. She said goodbye to the man and then headed home. Even though it was a lot of work, Anna had a lot of fun and was very proud of herself for helping out. +John was a small boy. He loved exploring outside and playing games. One day he found a soft leather ball and thought it would be fun to play. He ran happily around the garden with the ball, but he didn't know it belonged to his neighbour. + +When his neighbour saw John playing with the ball, he was very angry. He shouted at John, but John didn't understand why he was so mad. He felt very guilty and tried to give the ball back, but the man refused to accept it. + +John was very sad because he had lost the ball. He cried until his mother came to pick him up and took him away from the angry man. When he got home, John's mother hugged him and told him that it was okay to make mistakes. She gave him a new, even softer leather ball and said he could keep it for himself. + +John was happy again and never forgot to check first before taking something that didn't belong to him. +It was a dark night in the woods. Mama and Daddy were walking. Mama looked scared. + +"What's wrong Mama?" asked Daddy. + +Mama replied, "I heard something that disturbed me." + +Suddenly, Daddy saw a glint of something in the dark. He kneeled down and picked it up. It was a pistol! + +Mama said nervously, "We should go now." + +Daddy agreed. But he knew something was coming. + +As they started to walk, a figure emerged from the shadows. Daddy held up his pistol as the figure came closer. + +Mama screamed, "It's the robber from last week!" + +Daddy flipped off the safety and stepped in front. The robber backed away. + +"We won't disturb you any longer," said Daddy. + +The robber ran away into the dark night, and the family was safe. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was only three years old, but he was very brave. One day, he went into his back yard and he saw something in the corner. It was a gray monster! Tom was scared but he bravely stepped up to the monster. He shouted “Go away!†+ +The monster didn’t move. Tom then noticed it was holding an arm in its claws. Tom knew he needed to prevent it from taking the arm away. He yelled “Leave it!†+ +Suddenly, the monster let go of the arm. Tom was relieved that he had prevented the monster from stealing the arm. He ran off with the arm back to the safety of his house. + +Back in his house, Tom gave the arm to his mom. She said thank you and gave him a hug. From that day on, Tom was always brave and knew he could always prevent bad things from happening. +John was a 3 year old boy playing in the garden with his toys. He was having a lot of fun until he noticed something strange and got very serious. + +John saw a circle in the grass and he kneeled down to investigate. He saw something small and shiny in the middle. He was curious and kneeled down further to get a closer look. + +Suddenly he felt a gentle hand on his shoulder. It was his mum! She told him what the circle was - it was a special spot for prayer. John quickly understood and bowed his head in silence. + +John and his mum kneeled together in the circle and said special words of prayer. John's mum taught him all the words and he said them with a serious face. + +When they were finished, John got up with a smile on his face. He had enjoyed learning about prayer with his mum! +Harry lived in a sleepy town. One day, he heard his friends talking about an exciting parade. Harry was excited, and he ran to tell his parents. + +"Mom, Dad, I want to go to the parade!" Harry said. + +"You've heard right, Harry," his Dad said. "Let's go and record the parade." + +Harry and his parents went to the parade. It was so exciting! There were balloons and music everywhere! Harry was so happy. He knew it was something special so he asked his parents to record the parade on their camera. + +When the parade was over, Harry was feeling a bit sleepy. But he had a big smile on his face, because he knew this was a parade he would never forget. He would watch it over and over again. He had recorded it for always. +Timmy was a 3 year old boy. He loved to play outside. His parents supported him by always providing him with the things he needed. + +One day, Timmy wanted to give his mom a special treat. He couldn't decide what to get her. Then he saw an advertisement for perfume. He knew that mom would love it! As he headed to the store, he felt so excited because he wanted to surprise his mom. + +When Timmy saw the bottles of perfume, he was awestruck. The glass was so fragile and the scents of the perfumes were so sweet. He chose one with a purple bottle, because purple was his mom's favorite color. + +When he gave it to his mom, she was so surprised and delighted. She hugged Timmy and thanked him for the thoughtful gift. + +Timmy was so proud that he could support his mom with such a special treat. He knew that it would make her feel special. +Once upon a time, there was a bad mustache. It was really bad and it made everyone around it very unhappy. One day, the mustache was so bad that it made a special delivery to itself. It received a special package that contained a brand new mustache! The new mustache was much better looking and made everyone around it very happy. The bad mustache was really sad and it never bothered anyone again. Everyone was very happy and life was good! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Ned. He was three years old and loved to explore his garden. + +Today he wanted to go fishing with his dad. So they set out with fishing rods and big bag of worms. + +When they arrived at the pond, Ned was so excited! He loved watching the fish swim around in the water. + +“Look daddy! A big, beautiful fish! Can I catch it?†Ned asked. + + His dad smiled. He showed Ned how to bait the hook and slowly lower it into the water. + +They sat and watched the pond, then suddenly they saw it! The fish had taken the bait and was swimming towards the surface. As soon as it got close, Ned’s dad pulled up the rod. The fish had yielded! + +Ned was overjoyed. He had caught a big, beautiful fish! + +He and his dad took the fish home and cooked it for dinner. It was delicious. From that day forward, Ned looked forward to their fishing trips together. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown rocket. It needed to get to the moon, so it set off for its journey. Along the way, it ran into a problem – a big black cloud. The cloud said he wouldn’t let the rocket pass until the rocket solved his riddle. + +The rocket was scared, but it thought hard and then finally it was able to answer the riddle and pass through the cloud. Soon it was on its way to the moon again. + +The rocket traveled and traveled, and then it finally reached the moon. Everyone was so happy! The rocket was surrounded by stars, and they all celebrated. + +The little brown rocket had finally made it to the moon. Everyone was so proud of it! +Once there was a girl called Joy. She was three years old and full of energy. She was very restless and always wanted to do something new. + +One day, her mum told her that she was going to get a prize. Joy was so excited! She couldn't wait to find out what it was. + +When Joy's mum opened the box, Joy recieved a beautiful toy. Joy couldn't believe her eyes. She held the toy in her hands and felt very happy. + +It was time to end the day. Joy was so excited about her new toy that she didn't want to go to sleep. But her mum said she had to. + +Joy was very happy and couldn't wait to play with her new toy the following day. She said goodnight and hugged her mum. She knew the prize was worth it. +Once there was a man who only cared about getting money. He was selfish and never wanted to share his money with anyone. + +One day, a poor family was struggling to get food. The man saw this and thought to himself 'why should I share my money with these people, when I worked hard to get it?'. So he decided to not help them. + +The family continued to struggle and tried to find a way to get enough money. But no matter how hard they worked, they could not get enough. + +In the end, the family was really sad. The selfish man was happy that he still had all his money, but he didn't enjoy the fact that he hadn't done the right thing. He knew that the family was still struggling and he felt bad about it. +Once upon a time there was a boy who loved to collect things. He had many toys in his room, but his very favorite thing to collect were bells. + +The boy had all kinds of bells in his collection. There were tiny bells, big bells, old bells and new bells. But the one he loved the best was his fancy bell. It sparkled in the sunlight and was the most beautiful bell he had ever seen. + +Whenever the boy wanted to show off his bells, he would take out his fancy bell and ring it. The sound of the bell made him smile every time. + +The boy loved his bells so much that he kept collecting more. Soon his collection was the biggest in town and he was very proud. He would show off his bells to all his friends, letting them ring the bells to their heart's content. + +The boy's bell collection made him so happy and was the perfect way to bring joy to everyone around him. +Once upon a time there lived a small family. They were very modest, but very happy. Every day, the father would sort through their things and make sure they had everything they needed. + +One day, the mother was worried that some bad people were outside. She told the father that the police should come and help them. The father agreed, and he went outside to look for help. + +He saw two policemen. He told them about his family and asked them for help. They said yes and came inside. + +The police kindly sorted through the belongings to make sure everything was safe. They made sure that bad people wouldn't bother the family. + +The family was so thankful for the policemen's help. They had done a nice and modest thing to help out the family. They thanked the police and waved goodbye as they left. +Once upon a time there was a tiny girl named Lucy. Everyday, Lucy's mum would take her to a special place. Today was no different. They went to a huge orange park full of fun activities. + +First, they went to the swings. Lucy loved to swing high into the sky and pretend she was a bird. Then, they went to the slides. She laughed and giggled every time she went down really fast. + +After playing on the slides and swings it was time to go to the best part! The jam factory. Lucy's eyes lit up as she looked around. She chose the strawberry jam and the orange jam. Her Mum said she could have both. + +Soon it was time to go home but Lucy was already planning her next trip to the orange park. She smiled as she thought about more jam and fun times ahead. +Once upon a time, there was a giant. He was very careless and never watched where he stepped. One day, he got very close to a village and the villagers were scared. + +"Oh no!", shouted the villagers. "A giant is coming! What should we do?" + +Then a small boy in the village said, "We can get away. Let's run down to the beach." Everyone quickly agreed and started to get away. + +The giant slowly continued walking and didn't notice the villagers had gone until it was too late. He thought he saw some people, but they had gone. He was so careless. + +The villagers happily reached the beach safe and sound. They were so happy and laughed about how the giant had been so careless. The villagers thanked the small boy for saving their village. +Once upon a time, there was a fat nurse. She seemed to be a very kind lady. + +One day, a 3 year old boy found himself in the nurse's care. He was scared and so the nurse held him close and comforted him. The little boy seemed happy again and smiled up at her. + +The nurse asked him to follow her and they went on a fun adventure. They saw many amazing things, like a big lake and lots of animals. The little boy seemed to like it all and smiled as they looked at everything. + +When they got back, the 3 year old gave the fat nurse a big hug and thanked her for the wonderful adventure. He then waved goodbye with a smile on his face. + +The nurse seemed really happy about the experience and went about her day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was polite and kind and she loved to play. One day she was outside playing when something strange happened. She heard a big sound, like something broke. + +She looked around and saw a ghost behind her. It looked scared, so the girl asked it, "What's wrong?" + +The ghost said, "I'm scared because I'm all alone. I need help to find my way home." + +The girl was very polite and said, "I can help you. Come with me and I'll show you the way." + +So the girl and the ghost went together until they found the ghost's home. The ghost thanked the girl and they said goodbye. The girl was very happy that she helped the ghost find its way home. And everyone was happy ever after! +Once upon a time there was a deer who lived in the forest. His name was Bob. Bob was very brave and fierce. One day he was walking through the forest when he saw something twinkling in the grass. He stopped to see what it was, and he found a key. Bob wondered where it could lead to, but he also knew that he should mind the key and not take it away. + +Bob decided to find out what the key was for. So he went to a nearby lake and asked a friendly duck if he knew what the key was for. The duck told him that the key was to unlock the door of a small cottage at the top of the hill. The duck said that Bob should be very careful with the key, and always mind it. + +Bob thanked the duck and went on his journey. When he arrived at the top of the hill he used the key to open the door and inside he found a delicious feast. A note lay on the table with a special message for Bob. It said that Bob should do the right thing and not take things that don't belong to him. + +Bob was happy now that he knew the moral of his story. He thanked the duck once again, and took the key back to the forest, for it did not belong to him. Bob was very proud of himself for doing the right thing, and from that day onward he always minded all his belongings. +Once there was a little girl called Molly. She was 3 years old and full of energy. + +One day she wanted to find some peace, so she got a blanket and went to her garden. She spread it on the grass and settled down. She looked up in the sky and smiled as the clouds looked peaceful. + +Suddenly, she heard birds chirping and the sound was so soothing. She closed her eyes and managed to relax. The air was warm and she felt peaceful. + +After a while, Molly opened her eyes and saw a butterfly landing on her face. She giggled and slowly managed to stay still, so the butterfly stayed for a bit. She was so happy she had found a peaceful moment. +Once upon a time, there was a stream. Each day, the stream rose and fell. One day, the stream had something special. A little fish swam across it. He was lucky! + +"Hello, little fish!" said an old turtle who was resting on the edge of the stream. + +"Hello!" replied the little fish. + +"Where are you going, little fish?" asked the turtle. + +The little fish smiled. "I'm on an adventure!" he exclaimed. "I'm going to rise up this stream and see what's at the top!" + +The old turtle laughed. "You must be very brave, little fish," she said. + +The little fish smiled again. Then, with a splash, he swam off. He was determined to rise up the stream and find out what was at the top. + +The little fish kept swimming, rising up the stream until finally, he reached the top. His eyes lit up. There was a beautiful waterfall, surrounded by lush green trees. The little fish had made it! He was so lucky to have seen such a beautiful place. +Once there was an ant who was excited to serve its family. It wanted to do something special for them. So it marched out into the garden to find the very best food it could find. + +The ant searched and searched until it found a tasty strawberry. It grabbed the strawberry in its little jaws and marched back home. The ant was so excited to bring home the strawberry. + +When the ant arrived home, its family was overjoyed! They thanked the ant for going out to find such a special treat for them. All the ants were definitely very excited to eat the strawberry! + +The family ate the strawberry and it was delicious! Everyone was so happy that the ant had served them. They all thanked the ant again and went off to bed, full and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved vegetables. She loved them so much she wanted to protect them. Every night she would step outside and look at their garden. She felt so peaceful when she saw the bright colors of the vegetables growing. + +One day, she noticed that a rabbit had come into the garden. She was worried that the rabbit would eat up all the vegetables. She decided to protect them and came up with a plan. + +The little girl decided to build a fence around the garden. That way, the rabbit couldn't get in. Every day she built a little more of the fence, until it was big enough to protect the vegetables. + +The vegetables were now safe and the little girl was very happy. She looked around the garden at all the bright colors and felt so peaceful. She had protected her beloved vegetables and that made her very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely family. They were very happy and loved each other very much. +One day, the family went to a gas station. While they were there, something terrible happened. Poisonous gas started coming out of the gas station and it was everywhere! The family started to suffer because the gas was making them very sick! +They were so scared and tried to run away, but it was too late. The gas was all around them and there was nothing they could do. +The lovely family was never seen again. They had suffered terribly. Unfortunately, this was the sad ending to their story. +One day, something special happened. It was a quiz! Some very thoughtful people thought up a fun quiz to help everyone learn. + +Nancy was very excited to take the quiz. She thought and thought to answer each question. When it was finished she was very proud of herself. She was happy to have done the quiz. + +Then, Nancy had an idea. She thought it would be fun to make quizzes too. She asked everyone to help her think of the questions. + +Soon, Nancy had lots of quizzes ready. She handed out her special quizzes to her friends, family and teachers. They were all very impressed with her thoughtful quizzes. + +Nancy was very proud of herself. She was so happy to have made something special happen! +Once there was a boy who was very humble. He had a black ball that he would throw. Every day he would go outside and throw it as far as he could. + +One day, he threw his black ball so far that he could not find it. He looked high and low, but it was nowhere to be found. + +He grew sad and humble, not knowing what he should do. He asked his parents, but they didn't know either. + +Then, a kind old man offered him a new black ball. He was so happy and thanked the old man for his generosity. + +From then on, the boy was careful not to throw his ball too far and always remembered to be humble. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He loved to kick things, but his parents told him not to. One day, while he was playing outside, he saw something far away. It was a big ball. He wanted to kick it, so he ran over. + +The ball was very distant, but the boy kept running until he got close enough. He kicked the ball and watched it roll away. + +He kept chasing it, but it kept getting further away. It rolled into a distant field, and the boy followed. He kept running until finally, the ball stopped. + +The boy was so happy to catch up to it, and he couldn't wait to give it another kick! So, he kicked it hard and it went flying across the sky. + +The little boy watched the ball go until it was out of sight. He had a great adventure that day, and he was so happy. +Charlie was skipping through the park when he came across a lovely little purse! It was a modest purse, so he didn't know who it belonged to. Charlie thought very hard about what he should do. He knew he had to find the owner, so he opened the purse to look for clues. Inside was a little note. It said 'To Mommy. Love, Samantha.' Charlie was so happy! He knew who the purse belonged to. He found a woman nearby and asked her, 'is your name Samantha?' She said yes! Charlie gave her the purse and she was so grateful. She thanked Charlie for finding it and reached into her pocket. She pulled out a shiny penny and gave it to Charlie as a reward for his kind deed. Charlie smiled and skipped away, feeling very proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a fast temple. It looked so nice and sparkly! The temple was near a big tree. + +One day, a boy and a girl decided to stay at the temple. They wanted to explore and have some fun. The sun was shining and there was a gentle breeze. The boy and girl laughed and ran around the temple together. + +But then, they heard a sound coming from inside the temple. It sounded like someone was speaking loudly. The boy and girl were scared, so they decided to stay still and huddle together. + +When they opened their eyes, they saw an old man. He smiled at the boy and girl and said, “Don’t be afraid. I just wanted to say hello! I come to the temple every day to pray.†The old man showed them around the temple and told them stories about the people who used to live there. + +The boy and girl said their goodbyes and ran off, happy that they had explored the fast temple. +Mommy was packing a bag for her little child. The child watched carefully and asked what she was doing. + +"I'm packing your bag," Mommy said. "We're going on a trip." + +The child nodded. She was very excited and wanted to help. + +"Can I pack my own bag?" the child asked. + +"Yes," said Mommy. + +Mommy showed the child how to pack a clean shirt and some other clean clothes into the bag. The child smiled and packed everything neatly. + +"Good job," said Mommy. "Let's go on our trip." + +The child smiled and grabbed the bag. She was ready to go! +Once upon a time, there was a horse named Bossy. He was proud and strong, but sometimes a bit bossy. He liked to live alone in the big field by the forest, but one day he met a little girl. She was tall for a 3-year-old, but so gentle and kind. Bossy looked into her eyes and felt safe. + +The little girl slowly reached out her hand and Bossy slowly stepped closer, trusting her. She talked to him softly, and Bossy seemed to understand every word. + +"Do you think we can be friends, Bossy?" she asked. + +Bossy nodded his head in agreement and even nuzzled against her shoulder. + +Then the little girl said, "If we're friends, then knowing you, I think I should tell you a secret--something amazing is going to happen soon and I can't wait!†+ +Bossy seemed to understand that something was up, but he knew he needed to wait and trust the little girl. + +The next day, the little girl took Bossy for a ride for the first time. She said she had something special for them to do, and Bossy followed her trustingly. When they reached the meadow, the little girl said, "Well, here we are! Today I'm going to teach you how to gallop, Bossy!†+ +Bossy was excited and ready to learn +There was a small boy who was looking around his house. He always liked to observe different things. He went up to the kitchen and saw the refrigerator. He thought it was nice. + +"Mommy, what's in the refrigerator?" he asked. + +His mom smiled and said, "It's full of food, sweetheart. Fruits, vegetables, and some snacks." + +The little boy was excited. "Can I open it? Can I see what's inside?" + +His mom said, "Sure, you can look inside. But be careful, okay?" + +The little boy opened the refrigerator and observed everything inside. He saw apples, oranges, yogurt and cheese. He smiled and said, "Wow, this looks really nice!" + +His mom nodded and smiled. "Yes, it does, sweetheart. Now let's put all the food back where it belongs." + +The little boy carefully put everything back in its place. Then, he gave his mom a big hug and said, "Thank you for showing me the nice refrigerator." + +His mom hugged him back and said, "You're welcome, honey. I'm always here to show you new things." + +The little boy smiled and they went off to explore different things around the house. +Once there was a brave bear who loved to travel. He was small and always wanted to explore. One day he began his adventure. He came to a big, white mountain, with lots of snow. + +He tried to climb it but it was too high, so he became sad. He sat on the ground and thought, “How can I get to the top?†+ +At that moment, a friendly rabbit hopped towards him. The rabbit said, “I know a way to get to the top.†+ +The bear was excited. He asked the rabbit what it was. The rabbit replied, “Climb on my back and I'll take you there.†+ +The bear was so brave and he hopped onto the rabbit’s back. The rabbit took him to the top and the bear was thrilled! He exclaimed, “This is great!†+ +The rabbit said, “Now, take this bowl of cream to celebrate how brave you were.†+ +The bear was so happy and thanked the rabbit. He ate the cream and began his journey back home. He was glad he got to travel and be so brave.