diff --git "a/TinyStories_914.txt" "b/TinyStories_914.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_914.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +"Okay, you can touch my wings. But be gentle. They are very soft and delicate. If you are rough, you can hurt them." + +Anna nodded. She reached out her hand and touched the butterfly's wings. They felt like silk. She was gentle and careful. She smiled and said. + +"Thank you, butterfly. Your wings are amazing. I like them very much. You are a good friend." + +The butterfly smiled too. It said. + +"You are welcome, little girl. You are a good friend too. You are nice and gentle. Maybe we can play together again. But now I have to go. The sun is setting and I have to find a place to sleep." + +Anna understood. She said. + +"Goodbye, butterfly. Have a good night. I hope to see you again. You can always come to my kite." + +The butterfly flew away. It waved its wings and said. + +"Goodbye, little girl. Have a good night too. I will come to your kite again. You can always come to my flowers." + +Anna watched the butterfly disappear in the sky. She felt happy and warm. She had a new friend. She hugged her kite and said. + +"Thank you, kite. You helped me make a friend. You are a good kite. I love you." + +She ran back to her dad. He was waiting for her. He smiled and said. + +"Did you have fun, Anna? Did you enjoy soaring in the sky?" + +Anna nodded. She said. + +"Yes, dad. I had fun. I enjoyed soaring in the sky. And I met a butterfly. It was pretty and shiny. And it was my friend." + +Dad hugged Anna. He said. + +"That's wonderful, Anna. I'm glad you met a butterfly. And I'm glad you have a friend. You are a lucky girl. And I'm a lucky dad. I love you, Anna." + +Anna hugged dad. She said. + +"I love you too, dad. You are the best dad. And you gave me the best kite. Can we soar again tomorrow?" + +Dad nodded. He said. + +"Of course, Anna. We can soar again tomorrow. And maybe we can see your butterfly friend too. That would be nice." + +Anna smiled. She said. + +"Yes, dad. That would be nice. I can't wait for tomorrow." + +They walked home together. They were happy. They liked to soar in the sky. +Anna loves her bracelet. It is pink and shiny and has many beads. She wears it every day and shows it to her friends. She thinks it is great. + +One day, Anna goes to the park with her mom. She sees a big tree with many branches. She wants to climb the tree and see the birds. She asks her mom if she can go. + +"Okay, but be careful," her mom says. "And don't lose your bracelet." + +Anna nods and runs to the tree. She climbs up and up, feeling happy. She sees a nest with three eggs. She says hello to the eggs. She hangs from a branch and swings back and forth. + +But then, her bracelet slips from her wrist. It falls down and down, until it lands on the grass. Anna gasps and looks down. She sees her bracelet on the ground. She feels sad and scared. + +"Mom, mom, help!" she cries. "My bracelet fell!" + +Her mom hears her and comes to the tree. She sees the bracelet on the grass. She picks it up and holds it. + +"Don't worry, Anna, I have your bracelet," she says. "It's okay. Come down, I'll help you." + +Anna climbs down slowly, with her mom's help. She reaches the ground and hugs her mom. Her mom gives her the bracelet and puts it on her wrist. + +"Thank you, mom, thank you," Anna says. "I'm sorry I lost my bracelet." + +"It's okay, Anna, it was an accident," her mom says. "I'm glad you're safe. And I'm glad you like your bracelet. It is great." + +Anna smiles and kisses her mom. She feels happy again. She loves her mom and her bracelet. She thinks they are great. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily woke up and saw that the sun was shining in the east. She was happy and wanted to go outside to play. + +But when she went to the living room, she saw her mommy was upset. "What's wrong, mommy?" Lily asked. "I couldn't sleep last night," her mommy replied. "I'm so tired." + +Lily felt sad for her mommy. "Don't worry, mommy. You can sleep now. I'll be quiet," she said. Her mommy smiled and went to bed. Lily went outside to play with her toys, feeling happy that she could help her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the parade with her family. One day, she saw a clown in the parade and she was so happy. She said, "Look, Mommy! The clown is so funny!" + +But then, Lily got frustrated because the parade was over and she wanted to see more. She said, "I want more parade, Mommy!" + +Her mom said, "I know you do, sweetie. But the parade is finished for today. Maybe we can come back next year and see it again." + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Okay, Mommy. Next year, I want to see the clown again." And her mom smiled and said, "We will, Lily. We will." +Once upon a time, there was a big forest with many animals. One day, a mommy bear and her baby bear were walking around the forest looking for food. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from a nearby cave. The mommy bear said, "Baby bear, we should be careful. There might be a big, scary animal inside." + +But the baby bear was curious and wanted to see what was inside the cave. They slowly walked towards the cave and peeked inside. They saw a big, hairy monster sleeping in the corner. The baby bear said, "Look mommy, it's a monster!" + +The mommy bear said, "We should leave before it wakes up. It might hurt us." They quietly walked away from the cave. As they were walking, they saw a group of infant rabbits. The mommy bear said, "We should be careful not to scare them. They are so small and cute." + +Suddenly, they heard the loud noise again. This time, it was getting louder and louder. The mommy bear said, "We need to run! The monster is waking up!" They quickly ran away from the cave and back to their den. The baby bear said, "Mommy, I'm scared. Will the monster increase and come after us?" + +The mommy bear said, "Don't worry, baby bear. We are safe in our den. The monster is too big to fit inside." And they both fell asleep, dreaming of their adventure in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet bunny named Benny. Lily loved Benny very much and took good care of him. + +One day, Lily forgot to close the door to Benny's cage. Benny hopped out and ran away. Lily looked everywhere for him but couldn't find him. She worried that Benny was lost and wouldn't come back. + +Days went by and Lily still couldn't find Benny. She wept every night, missing her beloved pet. But then, one day, Lily heard a little rustling noise outside. She went to investigate and there was Benny, hopping towards her with a carrot in his mouth. Lily was so happy and relieved that she hugged Benny tightly and promised to never forget to close his cage again. +Once upon a time, there was a nice rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play in the fields with his friends. One day, Benny saw a carrot patch and he wanted to eat some carrots. But, the carrots were too far away for Benny to reach. + +Benny asked his friends for help, but they were too busy playing. So, Benny thought and thought about what he could use to reach the carrots. Finally, he found a long stick and used it to reach the carrots. + +Benny learned that when he needed help, he could use his brain to find a solution. And, he also learned that it was important to be nice to his friends, even when they were busy. From that day on, Benny and his friends always helped each other and had fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big yellow sun in the sky. It was very bright and made everything look happy. One day, the sun started to go down and it looked like it was going to set in the east. + +A little bird saw the sun going down and got worried. It didn't want the bright sun to go away. So, the bird flew up to the sun and asked it to stay. + +The sun smiled and said, "Don't worry little bird, I'll be back tomorrow morning. I just need to rest for a little while." And with that, the sun set in the east and went to sleep. + +The little bird felt much better knowing that the sun would come back. It chirped a happy song and went to sleep too, dreaming of all the bright and happy things the sun would bring in the morning. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady named Mrs. Smith. She lived in a big house with a big garden. Mrs. Smith loved to cook and bake. She made yummy cakes and cookies for her friends. + +One day, Mrs. Smith invited her friend, Mrs. Brown, to her house. Mrs. Brown was very happy to come. Mrs. Smith made a delicious dinner with chicken, rice and salad. She used salt to make the food taste good. + +Mrs. Brown loved the food. She told Mrs. Smith that she was a great cook. Mrs. Smith was happy to serve her friend. She felt rich because she had good friends and good food. They had a great time together and promised to visit each other again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play chess with his grandpa. One day, Timmy asked his grandpa, "Why does the sun shine?" His grandpa replied, "The sun shines to give us light and warmth." + +Timmy thought about this for a moment, and then he said, "I wish the world could always be peaceful like when we play chess." His grandpa smiled and said, "Me too, Timmy. Me too." + +Later that day, Timmy and his grandpa sat outside and watched the sun shine. They played chess and enjoyed the peacefulness of the day. Timmy looked up at the sky and said, "The sun is so bright and shiny today." His grandpa nodded and said, "Yes, it is. And it reminds us that there is always light in the world, even when things may seem dark." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look up at the sky and watch the birds fly. One day, he saw a rocket fly up into the sky. Timmy was so excited! + +Timmy ran to his mom and said, "Mommy, did you see the rocket go up into the sky? It was so cool!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, I saw it too. Rockets can go very high and very fast. But be careful, Timmy. Sometimes rockets can be dangerous." + +Timmy didn't understand what his mom meant, but he was still excited to see the rocket. As he watched, the rocket started to increase in speed and go even higher. Suddenly, there was a loud noise and the rocket exploded! Timmy was scared and ran back to his mom. + +His mom hugged him and said, "I'm glad you're safe, Timmy. Sometimes rockets can be dangerous, just like bald eagles can be dangerous too. But don't worry, we'll always keep you safe." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a butterfly fluttering near a well. She ran over to see the butterfly up close. + +Lily said, "Hi butterfly! Do you want to play with me?" + +The butterfly said, "Yes, but watch out for the persistent cat. He wants to destroy me." + +Lily looked around and saw the cat hiding in the bushes. She said, "Don't worry butterfly, I will protect you. Let's play together!" + +So, Lily and the butterfly played together all day and had so much fun. The cat tried to sneak up on them a few times, but Lily was always there to protect the butterfly. They even flew around the well and saw how deep it was. At the end of the day, the butterfly said, "Thank you for being my friend and protecting me from the cat. You are the best!" And Lily smiled, knowing she had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. He had a red car, a blue car, and a green car. One day, Timmy was playing with his red car when it zoomed off the table and onto the floor. Timmy laughed and picked up his car. + +Later that day, Timmy's mommy asked him to help fold the sheets. Timmy loved helping his mommy. He grabbed the sheet and tried to fold it, but it was too big for him. His mommy helped him fold it perfectly. + +Timmy was happy that he helped his mommy and that his car zoomed so fast. He went to bed that night dreaming about racing his cars and folding sheets perfectly. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny was very grumpy because he wanted to travel to new places, but he didn't know how. One day, he met a friendly bird named Polly. + +"Hello, Benny! Why are you so grumpy?" asked Polly. + +"I want to travel, but I don't know how," replied Benny. + +"Don't worry! I can help you," said Polly. "You can travel by hopping, running, or even flying with me!" + +Benny was so happy to hear this. He thanked Polly and they went on many adventures together. From that day on, Benny was never grumpy again because he knew that he could always travel with his friend Polly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance to the music her mommy played on the radio. One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going to visit her grandma's house. Lily was excited because she loved visiting her grandma's house. + +When they arrived, Lily's grandma was cooking something in the kitchen. Lily could smell the tasty food from outside the house. She ran inside and asked her grandma what she was cooking. Her grandma said she was making a special cake for Lily's birthday, which was coming up soon. + +Lily was so happy to hear this news. She knew she would have a great birthday with her family and friends. She started to sing a song about her birthday and how much she loved her grandma's tasty cake. Everyone laughed and clapped along with her. From that day on, Lily knew that her birthday would be filled with music, love, and tasty treats. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to lead his friends to the bathroom when they needed to go pee-pee. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing outside. Timmy needed to go to the bathroom, but he did not want to leave his friends. + +Timmy's tummy hurt more and more. He tried to hold it, but he could not. Suddenly, Timmy had an accident. His friends laughed and made fun of him. Timmy felt very sad and embarrassed. + +From that day on, Timmy always went to the bathroom when he needed to go. He did not want to have another accident. Even though his friends were mean, Timmy still tried to be helpful to them. But he learned that it's important to take care of himself first. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing in the park. She saw a big fire in the distance and felt scared. She wanted to go home but didn't know the way. Suddenly, her mom's phone rang and Lily felt happy. She picked up the phone and heard her mom's voice. Her mom told her to stay where she was and wait for her. + +Lily felt fearful because she didn't like being alone. She waited and waited until her mom arrived. Her mom hugged her and they walked home together. On the way, they saw firefighters putting out the fire. Lily felt relieved and happy that the fire was gone. From then on, she knew that she could always call her mom if she was scared or lost. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to do yoga with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy reminded her that it was time for yoga class. + +Lily put on her favorite yoga pants and ran to join the class. The yoga instructor was very funny and made silly faces. Lily giggled and had so much fun doing yoga. + +After class, Lily and her mommy talked about their favorite yoga poses. "I like the tree pose," said Lily. "That's a good one," said her mommy. "Let's practice it together at home." + +Lily was excited to practice yoga with her mommy again. She couldn't wait for the next class and more funny yoga poses. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his ball. One day, he was playing with his ball outside when he saw his friend Sarah walking by. + +"Hi Timmy! Can I play with you?" Sarah asked. + +"Sure!" Timmy said, throwing the ball to Sarah. Sarah caught it and threw it back to Timmy. + +After a while, Timmy's mom called him inside for lunch. Timmy and Sarah went inside and sat down at the table. Timmy's mom gave them each a spoon to eat their soup. + +"This spoon is too wide for my mouth," Sarah said. + +"It's okay, just use it like this," Timmy said, showing her how to use the spoon. They finished their soup and went back outside to play with the ball again. It was a fun day with friends and good food. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. He had a big box full of toys with different colors and shapes. Timmy enjoyed playing with his toys very much. + +One day, Timmy's mom brought him a present. It was a big box with lots of stickers inside. Timmy loved stickers! He took one out and looked at it. It had a label that said "good job". Timmy thought that was a good label. + +He decided to put the sticker on his toy car. Now his car had a label that said "good job". Timmy felt happy and proud of his toy car. He enjoyed playing with his car even more now that it had a good label. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a journal where she wrote about her day. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. They sat on a bench and ate a sandwich. Suddenly, it started to rain. Lily's mom told her to cover her head with her jacket. They ran to a fair that was nearby. There were lots of games and rides. Lily had so much fun that she wrote about it in her journal when she got home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her aunt's house because her aunt always had sweet treats for her. One day, Lily went to her aunt's house and saw a big box on the table. She asked her aunt, "What's in the box?" Her aunt smiled and said, "It's a surprise! Do you want to open it?" Lily nodded her head and her aunt helped her open the box. Inside, there were lots of toys and games. Lily was so happy and she hugged her aunt tightly. She said, "Thank you for the surprise, Auntie! Can we play with the toys now?" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Lily saw a blue bird in the tree. She waved her hand and said, "Hello, little birdie!" + +The bird chirped back and said, "Hello, Lily! I am so happy to see you today." + +Lily smiled and asked, "Can I give you some bread crumbs to eat?" + +The bird replied, "Yes, please! My tummy is empty. I need to eat more to increase my strength." + +Lily quickly ran inside to get some bread crumbs. She came back and sprinkled them on the ground. The bird ate all of them and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are so kind. I feel stronger now." + +Lily was happy to help the bird and they became good friends. Every day, Lily would come outside and wave her hand to say hello. And the blue bird would always chirp back and visit her. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy boat that he loved to sail in the bathtub. One day, Timmy's mommy took him to the store to buy a new jacket. Timmy saw a shiny jacket with a zip on it. He asked his mommy if he could have it, but she said it was too expensive. + +Later that day, Timmy went back to his bathtub to sail his boat. He imagined that he was sailing on a big ocean with waves as high as the sky. Suddenly, he saw a shiny object in the water. It was a gold coin! Timmy was so happy and he knew he could use it to buy the expensive jacket with the zip. + +The next day, Timmy went back to the store with his mommy and showed her the gold coin. She was surprised and proud of Timmy. They bought the shiny jacket with the zip and Timmy wore it while sailing his boat in the bathtub. He was the happiest boy in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little bunny who lived in a small house. The bunny liked to play outside, but was too scared to talk to the other animals. One day, the bunny saw a big bucket and decided to fill it with carrots. + +The bunny hopped to the garden and picked the juiciest carrots. It filled the bucket and brought it back to the house. The bunny felt proud of itself for being able to fill the bucket all by itself. + +As the bunny went back outside to play, it saw some other animals. The bunny felt shy and wanted to hide, but then remembered the full bucket of carrots. The bunny offered the carrots to the other animals and they all became friends. From that day on, the bunny was no longer shy and had lots of friends to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures and put them in pretty frames. One day, she drew a picture of a flower and put it in a clean frame. She was very proud of her work and showed it to her friend, Tommy. + +Tommy looked at the picture and said, "I disagree. That flower doesn't look real." Lily felt sad and didn't understand why Tommy didn't like her picture. She went home and looked at the picture again. She realized that Tommy was right. The flower didn't look real. + +The next day, Lily drew a new picture of a bird and put it in a frame. She made sure to draw it better this time. When she showed it to Tommy, he said, "Wow, that's amazing! I love it!" Lily felt happy and proud of her new picture in its pretty frame. From then on, she always made sure her pictures were clean and looked real. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, Timmy's dad took him to the park to play. Timmy was so happy to be outside and play with his dad. + +While they were at the park, Timmy saw a big tree. He wanted to climb the tree, but he was too scared. His dad told him to hold his hand and they could climb the tree together. Timmy was so happy that his dad was going to help him. + +As they were climbing the tree, Timmy saw a saw on the ground. He asked his dad what it was and his dad explained that it was a tool used to cut wood. Timmy thought it was really cool and wanted to hold it, but his dad told him it was too dangerous. + +After they climbed down the tree, Timmy's dad took him to get some ice cream. Timmy felt so rich because he got to have his favorite flavor with lots of sprinkles. He held his dad's hand and felt so happy. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted to eat some cookies. He asked his mommy if he could have some cookies. + +Mommy said, "Timmy, you can have some cookies after you eat your dinner." + +Timmy didn't want to eat his dinner. He leaned over and whispered to his dog, "I'm so hungry, I wish I could eat cookies now." + +His dog, who was round and fluffy, barked and wagged his tail. Timmy knew his dog was hungry too. So, Timmy and his dog decided to sneak a cookie from the cookie jar. They were very happy and felt like they had a secret. + +But when mommy found out, she was not happy. She said, "Timmy, you cannot have cookies before dinner. Now go eat your dinner." Timmy felt sad, but he knew he had to listen to his mommy. He ate his dinner and then mommy gave him a cookie for dessert. Timmy was very happy and gave his round and fluffy dog a piece too. +Once upon a time, there was a happy goose named Gigi. Gigi lived by a big pond with lots of other animals. One day, Gigi saw a little duckling who looked confused. Gigi waddled over to the duckling and asked, "Why are you confused?" + +The little duckling said, "I can't find my mommy." Gigi smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find her." Gigi and the little duckling looked all around the pond. Finally, they found the duckling's mommy and the little duckling was so happy. Gigi smiled and said, "I'm glad we found your mommy!" From then on, the little duckling and Gigi were friends and they would often swim together in the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her organize his toys in a building made out of blocks. Timmy was excited to help his mom and quickly got to work. + +He carefully placed all of his cars in one corner and his stuffed animals in another. Then, he put his building blocks in a neat pile in the middle of the room. Timmy's mom was so proud of him for helping to organize his toys. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that organizing things can be fun and helpful too. He was excited to help his mom with other tasks around the house, knowing that he could make a difference just by being organized. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her toy car. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They played on the swings and the slide. They also played catch with a ball. + +After a while, Lily saw a man sitting on a bench. He looked sad and his clothes were gray. She asked her mom why he looked sad. Her mom said that sometimes people have problems and they pray to feel better. So, Lily went to the man and asked him if he wanted to play catch with them. He smiled and said yes. They played and had fun together. + +Before the man left, he thanked Lily and her friends for making him feel better. He said he would pray for them to always be happy and kind. Lily felt happy that she could help someone by just playing with them. She went home and told her mom about her new friend. From then on, every time she went to the park, she looked for the gray player and played with him. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, as they were playing, Timmy found a shiny knife on the ground. It was very sharp and he knew he shouldn't touch it, but he wanted to show it to his friends. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom told him to go to bed early because he had to wake up early for school the next day. Timmy didn't want to go to bed because he wanted to play with his new toy. He snuck out of bed and grabbed the knife. As he was playing with it, he accidentally cut himself and started crying. + +The next day, Timmy's mom took him to the hospital to get his cut treated. Timmy learned that knives are dangerous and should only be used by grown-ups with power. From that day on, he never touched a sharp object again. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who lived in a wooden nest. One day, a big wind blew and knocked the nest down. The little birdie was worried because it couldn't stand on the ground. + +The little birdie looked around and saw some wood lying nearby. It had an idea. It picked up a piece of wood and stood it up on the ground. Then, the little birdie stood on top of the wood and felt safe and happy again. + +But then, a big, mean cat came along and saw the little birdie. The cat wanted to eat the little birdie, so it started to climb up the wood. The little birdie was very worried and didn't know what to do. But then, it had another idea. It started to peck at the wood, and soon, the wood broke and fell over, making the cat fall down too. The little birdie was safe again, and it learned that sometimes, it's good to stand up for yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and eat ice cream. One day, she went to the park and saw her friend, Timmy. + +"Hi Timmy!" Lily said. + +"Hi Lily!" Timmy replied. + +Lily had a big scoop of ice cream and Timmy said, "Yum, that looks delicious!" + +Lily felt proud that she had the biggest ice cream cone. They played together and had so much fun. When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to Timmy and went home feeling happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, Lily went outside to play, but she couldn't find her coat. She searched everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily's mom asked her, "What's wrong, sweetie?" Lily replied, "I can't find my coat. I'm frustrated." Her mom said, "Let's search for it together." So, they searched high and low, under the bushes and behind the trees. Finally, Lily found her coat hidden in the grass. She was so happy and relieved. + +Lily put on her coat and ran back to her mom. "Thank you for helping me search for my coat," she said. "I'm so happy I found it!" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad we found it too. Now, let's go play!" And they went off to play together, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her favorite toy was her spinning top. She would spin it round and round and watch it go. + +One day, Lily's friend Tommy came over to play. He saw her spinning top and said, "Wow, that's amazing! Can I play with it too?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, you can play with it, but I need it back when we're done playing." + +Tommy played with the spinning top and had so much fun. When they were finished playing, he gave it back to Lily and said, "Thanks for letting me play with your amazing spinning top, Lily!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the store with her mommy to buy some groceries. While they were walking down the aisle, they saw a bottle of wine. Lily asked her mommy, "What is that?" Her mommy said, "That is wine. It is a drink for grown-ups." + +Lily said, "Can we buy it?" Her mommy replied, "No, it is not for us. It is too expensive and we are a modest family." + +Suddenly, they heard someone shouting. It was a man who wanted to buy the last loaf of bread on the shelf. But another man had already taken it. They started to argue. Lily asked her mommy, "Why are they fighting?" Her mommy said, "They both want to buy the bread, but there is only one left. They need to learn to share and be kind to each other." + +Lily learned that sometimes people get upset when they can't buy what they want, but it is important to be patient and kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play in the forest with his friends. One day, they decided to explore a new part of the forest. As they were hopping along, they saw a big, rude bear blocking their path. The bear growled and wouldn't let them pass. + +Benny and his friends didn't know what to do. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw a bird flying towards them. The bird landed on a nearby branch and told them to follow her. She led them to a secret exit that the bear didn't know about. They all hurried through the exit and settled down in a cozy spot. Benny was so happy that they were safe and he thanked the bird for helping them. From that day on, they all knew to be careful when exploring new parts of the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim in the big blue ocean. One day, Fin saw a yummy worm in a trap. The trap was made by a mean fisherman who wanted to catch Fin and his friends. + +Fin thought about how he could get the worm without getting caught in the trap. He swam around the trap and thought of a plan. Then, he swam towards the trap really fast and bumped it with his tail. The trap broke and the worm was free! + +Fin felt proud of himself for being so smart. He learned that he could use his brain to solve problems and not just his fins. And he was happy to be a pale but clever little fish. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, especially near the cliff. One day, Timmy's mom told him not to go near the cliff because it was dangerous. But Timmy didn't listen and went to play near the cliff anyway. + +Suddenly, Timmy slipped and fell off the cliff! Luckily, he landed on a pile of soft leaves and wasn't hurt. But his clothes were filthy from the dirt and leaves. + +When Timmy got home, his mom saw how dirty his clothes were and said, "Oh no, Timmy! Your clothes are spoiled! We need to wash them right away." Timmy felt bad for not listening to his mom and promised to stay away from the cliff from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to help her mommy cook in the kitchen. One day, her mommy was making soup and asked Lily to let her measure the spices. Lily watched as her mommy carefully measured the spicy seasoning and added it to the soup. + +Lily wanted to help too, so her mommy let her sprinkle some salt into the soup. Lily was very happy to be helping her mommy. When the soup was ready, they both tasted it. Lily thought it was a little too spicy, but her mommy said it was just right. + +After they finished eating, Lily's mommy let her help clean up the kitchen. Lily felt proud that she was able to help her mommy in many ways. From that day on, Lily loved to help her mommy cook and clean up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who woke up early in the morning. She put on her tight shoes and went outside to play with her friends. They were playing with a ball when suddenly it split in half. + +Lily's friend said, "Oh no, we can't play with this anymore. We need a new ball." + +Lily said, "I know where we can get a new ball. My dad has lots of them in the garage." + +So, they went to the garage and found a big box of balls. They were so excited and started to play again. But then, one of the balls hit a window and it also split. + +Lily's dad was very angry when he saw the broken window. He told them that they should have been more careful and that they couldn't play with the balls anymore. Lily felt very sad and wished she had been more careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the ocean with his friends. One day, Nemo saw a shrimp and got very excited. He swam towards the shrimp, but when he got closer, he saw that the shrimp looked troubled. + +Nemo asked the shrimp why he was troubled. The shrimp said that he had lost his home and didn't know where to go. Nemo felt sad for the shrimp and wanted to help him. + +He swam around the ocean with the shrimp until they found a new home for him. Nemo was so happy that he yawned a big yawn. He was very tired from all the swimming, but he was also happy that he had helped his new friend. From that day on, Nemo and the shrimp were the best of friends and swam together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she went on an adventure in the forest and found a big pile of gold! She was so happy and screamed with excitement. + +As she was picking up the gold, she heard a sad noise coming from a nearby tree. It was a little bird who had hurt its wing. Lily felt very compassionate and wanted to help the bird. She gently picked it up and held it close. + +Lily knew she had to find a way to help the bird, so she went to ask her mommy for help. Together, they took the bird to the vet and it got better. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be kind and compassionate to all creatures big and small. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. Lily saw a flower and wanted to spray it with water. So, her mom gave her a spray bottle and Lily sprayed the flower. + +Suddenly, a boy came over and accidentally sprayed Lily's leg with water. Lily got upset and started crying. The boy said sorry and gave her a peaceful hug. Lily felt better and forgave the boy. They became friends and played together at the park. + +After a while, Lily's mom called her to go home. Lily said goodbye to her new friend and went home with her mom. She told her mom all about her new friend and how they became friends. Her mom was happy that Lily had a peaceful day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was going on a trip with his family to a cabin in the woods. Timmy was very excited to go to the cabin because he loved being in nature. + +When they arrived at the cabin, Timmy noticed that there were a lot of trees around. He said to his dad, "Look at all the trees! They are so big!" His dad replied, "Yes, Timmy. The cabin is in the middle of the woods." + +Later that day, Timmy and his sister went for a walk and saw some animals. Timmy noticed a squirrel and said, "Look! A squirrel! It's so cute!" His sister said, "Yes, it is. Let's keep walking and see what else we can find." Timmy was very happy to be at the cabin and couldn't wait to explore more. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bear named Benny. Benny liked to play in the river but he always fell over. One day, Benny saw his friend, a duck named Daffy, kayaking down the river. Benny wanted to join in but he was too scared to ask. + +Daffy noticed Benny watching and invited him to come along. Benny was so happy and excited that he forgot he was clumsy. They paddled down the river together, laughing and having fun. + +After a while, they came across a big rock in the middle of the river. Daffy easily went around it but Benny wasn't so lucky. He hit the rock and fell out of the kayak. Daffy quickly helped Benny back into the kayak and they continued down the river. + +From that day on, Benny wasn't afraid to ask his friends for help and he became a better kayaker. He even invited some of his other friends to join him and Daffy on their adventures down the river. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved going to school because she got to see her friends and learn new things. One day, her mom said, "Lily, we need to bring your modern backpack to school today." + +Lily asked, "What's modern?" + +Her mom said, "It means new and cool." + +Lily was excited to show her friends her modern backpack. When they got to school, Lily's friend Emma said, "Wow, your backpack is so cool! Where did you get it?" + +Lily said, "My mom got it for me. She said it's modern." + +Emma said, "I want a modern backpack too!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Maybe your mom can bring you one tomorrow!" +Once upon a time, there were two dogs. One was big and one was small. They lived in a house with their owner. The big dog was named Max and the small dog was named Daisy. They loved to play together and eat bones. + +One day, Max found a big bone and didn't want to share it with Daisy. They started to quarrel and bark at each other. Their owner came in and saw what was happening. She scolded Max and told him to share the bone with Daisy. + +Max felt bad and realized that he wasn't being reliable. He apologized to Daisy and they shared the bone together. From that day on, Max made sure to share his bones with Daisy and they never quarreled again. They became the best of friends and played together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved sweet candy and would eat it every day. One day, Timmy ate too much candy and felt sick. He regretted eating so much candy. + +Timmy's mom took him to church on Sunday. Timmy loved going to church because he got to sing songs and see his friends. During the service, Timmy listened to the pastor talk about being kind to others. Timmy thought about how he could be kind to his little sister. + +After church, Timmy and his family went to get ice cream. Timmy chose a sweet flavor and enjoyed it with his family. Timmy realized that sometimes sweet things are okay in moderation. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very tired and her arm was sore from playing all day. She went to bed and cuddled with her teddy bear. It was very warm under the blankets. Lily started to yawn and her eyes closed. She dreamed about playing with her friends the next day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, he found a big boat by the lake. He climbed aboard and saw a man with a cap. The man said, "Do you want to sail with me?" Timmy said, "Yes, please!" + +The boat sailed on the rough waves and Timmy felt a little scared. But the man said, "Don't worry, we'll be safe." Timmy held onto his cap so it wouldn't fly away. They saw fish and birds and even a big whale. + +When they got back to shore, Timmy thanked the man and said it was the best day ever. He went home and told his mom all about his sailing adventure. From that day on, Timmy always looked for boats to sail on. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. They see a big pit with sand and toys. They run to the pit and start to dig and build. + +"Look, Ben, I made a castle!" Sam says. He puts a flag on top of his sand castle. + +"That's nice, Sam. But I made a tunnel!" Ben says. He crawls under his sand tunnel and pops out on the other side. + +They play for a long time. They are happy and loud. + +But then they hear a voice. It is Mom. She calls them from the bench. + +"Boys, it's time to go home. Come here and seat next to me." + +Ben and Sam stop playing. They run to Mom and seat on the bench. They are quiet. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She says, "You had fun in the pit, didn't you? You made nice things with the sand. But now we have to go home and have dinner. Are you hungry?" + +Ben and Sam nod. They are hungry. They say, "Yes, Mom. We had fun. Thank you for taking us to the park." + +Mom says, "You're welcome, boys. I love you. Now let's go home." She holds their hands and they walk to the car. They are quiet and tired. But they are happy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they also like to jump on the mattress. The mattress is big and soft. They can bounce high and laugh. + +One day, Mom tells them not to jump on the mattress. She says it is bad for the mattress and for them. She says they can hurt themselves or break the mattress. She says she will be back soon and they must be good. + +Sara and Ben say yes, Mom. But when Mom leaves, they look at each other and smile. They think jumping on the mattress is fun. They think Mom will not know. They think they are clever. + +They run to the mattress and start to jump. They jump higher and higher. They feel happy and free. They do not see the lamp on the table. They do not see the lamp fall. They do not see the lamp hit the floor. They do not see the sparks and the fire. + +They only see the smoke and the flames. They only hear the alarm and the sirens. They only feel the heat and the fear. They only say sorry, Mom. But it is too late. The mattress is burned. The room is burned. They are burned. They are guilty. +Lily loves to sing. She sings when she wakes up, when she plays, and when she goes to bed. She sings with her toys, her mom, and her dad. She sings happy songs, sad songs, and silly songs. + +One day, Lily goes to the park with her mom. She sees a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. She also sees a boy with a red hat and a guitar. He is singing a song that Lily does not know. It sounds different from her songs. It has loud noises and fast words. + +Lily goes to the boy and asks, "What are you singing?" + +The boy smiles and says, "I am singing a modern song. It is new and cool. Do you like it?" + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes some of the noises, but not all of them. She likes some of the words, but not all of them. She says, "I like some of it, but not all of it. Can you sing a song that I know?" + +The boy nods and says, "Sure, I can sing a song that you know. What song do you like?" + +Lily thinks of her favorite song. It is a song that her mom sings to her every night. It is a song about love and stars and dreams. It is a song called True. + +Lily says, "I like the song True. Can you sing it with me?" + +The boy says, "I know that song. It is a beautiful song. Yes, I can sing it with you." + +Lily and the boy start to sing the song True. They sing with their hearts and their voices. They sing softly and sweetly. They sing until the sun sets and the stars come out. They sing until their moms call them to go home. They sing and they smile. They make a new friend. +Tom and Sam are best friends. They like to play with their toy cars and trucks. They make zoom sounds as they race them on the floor. They pretend they are drivers in a big race. + +One day, Tom finds a new toy in his room. It is a shiny car with a shield on the front. It looks very tough and fast. Tom is happy and wants to show Sam. + +"Look, Sam, look at my new car!" Tom says. "It has a shield and it can zoom very fast. It is the best car ever!" + +Sam looks at the car and feels sad. He does not have a new car. His car is old and has a broken wheel. He wants to play with Tom's car, but Tom does not let him. + +"No, Sam, you cannot play with my car!" Tom says. "It is mine and only mine. You can play with your old car. It is not as good as mine." + +Sam feels angry and hurt. He does not like Tom anymore. He thinks Tom is mean and selfish. He decides to get back at Tom. He waits until Tom is not looking and grabs his car. He runs away with it and throws it in the trash. + +"Ha, ha, ha!" Sam laughs. "Now you have no car, Tom. Now you know how I feel. You are not my friend anymore." + +Tom sees what Sam has done and cries. He runs to the trash and tries to get his car back. But it is too late. The trash truck comes and takes it away. Tom loses his new car and his best friend. He is very sad and sorry. He wishes he had shared his car with Sam. He learns a hard lesson. +Sara and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a big navy doll that she liked to dress up and comb. Tom had a small red car that he liked to zoom and crash. They were having fun, but they also wanted to try each other's toys. + +"Can I play with your car, Tom?" Sara asked. + +"OK, but only for a little bit. Can I play with your doll, Sara?" Tom said. + +They swapped their toys and started to play. Sara made the car go fast and loud. Tom made the doll dance and sing. But soon, they ran into trouble. + +Sara tried to twist the car's wheels, but they were too tight. She pulled and pushed, but they did not move. She got angry and threw the car on the floor. + +"Hey, don't do that! You broke my car!" Tom shouted. + +Tom tried to twist the doll's arms, but they were too loose. They flopped and dangled, and one of them came off. He got scared and dropped the doll on the couch. + +"Hey, don't do that! You broke my doll!" Sara cried. + +They looked at each other and felt sorry. They realized they had made a mistake. They picked up their toys and hugged them. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't mean to break your car. It was too hard for me to twist," Sara said. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. I didn't mean to break your doll. It was too easy for me to twist," Tom said. + +They gave back their toys and said sorry again. They decided to play with their own toys, but also to share sometimes. They learned that some toys are not fit for everyone, and that they should be careful and gentle with them. They smiled and played happily. +Jenny and Sam were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were grown-ups and use the things they found on the table. Jenny picked up a shiny thing that looked like a bowl. She said, "This is my hat. I am a princess." + +Sam said, "No, that is not a hat. That is an ashtray. Daddy uses it to put his cigarettes in. You can't wear it on your head. It is dirty and smelly." + +Jenny did not like what Sam said. She wanted to be a princess. She said, "You are mean. I can wear whatever I want. You are just jealous because you are chubby and can't fit in any hats." + +Sam felt hurt by Jenny's words. He was not chubby, he was strong. He said, "I am not jealous. You are silly and rude. You don't know how to play nice. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +He grabbed the ashtray from Jenny's head and threw it on the floor. It broke into many pieces. Jenny and Sam both gasped. They knew they were in trouble. They heard Daddy coming down the stairs. He had heard the noise. He was not happy. + +He saw the broken ashtray and the scared children. He said, "What have you done? Do you know how much this ashtray cost? It was a gift from Grandma. She gave it to me before she died. It was very special to me. How could you be so careless and disrespectful?" + +Jenny and Sam felt very sorry. They did not know the ashtray was important. They only wanted to have fun. They said, "We are sorry, Daddy. We didn't mean to break it. We were playing and we had a fight. We are sorry, Daddy. Please don't be mad at us." + +Daddy looked at them and sighed. He was angry, but he also loved them. He said, "I am mad at you, but I also love you. You need to learn to share and be kind to each other. You also need to be careful with the things in the house. They are not toys. They belong to someone. They have a story. You need to respect them." + +He hugged them and said, "Now, let's clean up this mess and then we can have some cookies. But no more playing with the ashtray, okay?" + +Jenny and Sam nodded. They said, "Okay, Daddy. We are sorry, Daddy. We love you, Daddy." + +They helped Daddy pick up the pieces of the ashtray. They felt sad, but they also felt glad. They learned a lesson. They also learned to laugh at themselves. They were still friends. They were still children. They were still happy. +Sam and Mia are twins who like to play outside. One day, they see a big pile of lumber near their house. It is very cold and the lumber is icy. Sam and Mia want to climb on the lumber and make a fort. + +"Let's go, Mia!" Sam says. "We can have fun on the lumber!" + +"OK, Sam!" Mia says. "But be careful, it is slippery!" + +They run to the lumber and start to climb. They find some big pieces and some small pieces. They stack them up and make a wall. They are happy and laugh. + +But then, Sam slips on the ice and falls. He hurts his knee and starts to cry. He yells for Mia. + +"Mia, Mia, help me! I fell and it hurts!" + +Mia hears Sam and runs to him. She sees his knee and it is red and wet. She is scared and yells for their mom. + +"Mom, mom, come here! Sam fell and he is hurt!" + +Their mom hears Mia and comes out of the house. She sees Sam and Mia and the lumber. She is worried and angry. + +"Sam, Mia, what are you doing on the lumber? It is dangerous and cold! You could get hurt or sick!" + +She picks up Sam and hugs him. She wipes his knee and puts a band-aid on it. She takes Mia by the hand and leads them back to the house. + +"Come on, you two. Let's go inside and have some hot chocolate. And no more playing on the lumber, OK?" + +Sam and Mia nod and say sorry. They follow their mom and go inside. They are still sad and sore, but they feel better with their mom and the hot chocolate. They learn their lesson and do not play on the lumber again. +Anna likes her purple scooter very much. She rides it every day in the park with her mom and dad. She can go fast and slow, and turn left and right. She feels happy and free on her scooter. + +One day, she sees a boy with a red scooter in the park. He is bigger than Anna and he rides very fast. He zooms past Anna and makes a loud noise. Anna feels scared and angry. She wants to ride faster than him and show him her purple scooter. + +She tries to catch up with him, but he is too fast. She pushes harder and harder on her scooter, but it does not help. She feels sad and tired. She does not see the big rock on the path. She hits the rock and falls off her scooter. She hurts her knee and cries. + +Her mom and dad run to her and hug her. They check her knee and put a band-aid on it. They tell her it is okay and they love her. They pick up her scooter and see that it is broken. The front part is bent and the wheel is loose. Anna feels very sad. She loves her purple scooter and does not want to lose it. + +Her dad says he can fix her scooter. He takes the broken part and the wheel and goes to the car. He comes back with some tools and a new part. He works on the scooter and makes it look like new. He gives it back to Anna and smiles. Anna feels very happy. She hugs her dad and thanks him. She gets on her scooter and rides it again. She feels happy and free on her scooter. She does not care about the boy with the red scooter anymore. She only cares about her purple scooter and her mom and dad. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play and have fun. Today, they have a big dance show at school. They have been practicing for a long time. They want to do well and make their parents proud. + +Before the show, Lily and Max go to the dressing room. They put on their costumes and shoes. Lily has a pink dress and a flower crown. Max has a blue shirt and a hat. They look at each other and smile. They are ready to dance. + +"Are you nervous, Max?" Lily asks. + +"A little bit, Lily. But I have you. We can do it together," Max says. + +They hold hands and walk to the stage. They see their teacher and their classmates. They hear the music start. They have to dance now. + +Lily and Max dance with their friends. They follow the steps and the rhythm. They have fun and enjoy the show. But then, something happens. Max trips on his shoelace. He falls down and bumps into Lily. Lily loses her balance and drops her flower crown. They are both clumsy and embarrassed. + +They hear the audience gasp and laugh. They feel sad and ashamed. They want to hide and cry. But then, they look at each other. They see their friend's eyes and smile. They have each other. They can do it together. + +They stand up and keep dancing. They pick up their hat and crown. They ignore the noise and the stares. They have fun and enjoy the show. They finish their dance and bow. They hear the audience clap and cheer. They feel happy and proud. They have done well and made their parents proud. +Lily woke up early and saw the sun shine in her window. She smiled and jumped out of bed. She wanted to surprise her mom and dad with breakfast. She put on her slippers and went to the kitchen. + +She saw a big pot of coffee on the stove. She knew her mom and dad liked coffee in the morning. She grabbed a cup and poured some coffee in it. She added some milk and sugar. She stirred it with a spoon. She was very careful not to spill it. + +She carried the cup to her mom and dad's room. She knocked on the door and opened it. She saw her mom and dad sleeping in their bed. She walked slowly and quietly to their bedside. She put the cup on the nightstand and said, "Good morning, mom and dad! I made you coffee!" + +Her mom and dad opened their eyes and saw Lily. They smiled and hugged her. They thanked her for the coffee and told her she was very sweet and thoughtful. They said they were very glad to have her as their daughter. They sipped the coffee and said it was delicious. + +Lily felt happy and proud. She cuddled with her mom and dad in their bed. They talked and laughed and kissed. They said they loved each other very much. They decided to have a fun day together. Lily thought it was the best morning ever. +Tom and Amy were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. But then Tom saw something shiny on the door. It was the handle. He wanted to touch it and see what it did. + +"Look, Amy, a handle!" he said. "I want to try it." + +"No, Tom, don't!" Amy said. "Mommy said we can't go out. It's dangerous." + +Tom did not listen. He was ignorant. He did not know what dangerous meant. He thought Amy was just scared. He ran to the door and grabbed the handle. He turned it and pushed. The door opened. + +"Wow!" Tom said. "There's a big world out there. Let's go see." + +He stepped outside and felt the cold air. He saw cars and people and trees and birds. He was curious. He wanted to question everything. + +"Amy, come on!" he said. "It's fun out here." + +Amy was worried. She knew Mommy would be angry. She knew Tom was doing something bad. She followed him outside and tried to stop him. + +"Tom, stop!" she said. "We have to go back. Mommy will be looking for us. We can get lost or hurt." + +Tom did not care. He was having too much fun. He saw a big dog and ran to it. He wanted to pet it and play with it. + +"Hi, doggy!" he said. "You're so fluffy. What's your name?" + +The dog did not like Tom. The dog did not know Tom. The dog was angry. The dog barked and growled and showed its teeth. + +"Go away, kid!" the dog said. "You're bothering me. You're not my friend." + +Tom was scared. He did not expect the dog to be mean. He did not know what to do. He cried and ran back to Amy. + +"Amy, help!" he said. "The dog is mad at me. He wants to bite me." + +Amy hugged Tom and tried to calm him down. She saw the dog and was scared too. She wished they never left the house. She wished they listened to Mommy. + +"Tom, I'm sorry," she said. "We made a mistake. We have to go back. We have to say sorry to Mommy. Maybe she can make the dog go away." + +They held hands and ran to the door. They hoped Mommy was still there. They hoped Mommy would forgive them. They learned a lesson. They learned to be careful and not ignorant. They learned to respect the handle. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with his dog, Rex. Rex is a big, black lab who likes to run and fetch. One day, Tom and Rex go to the park with Tom's mom. There are many other kids and dogs at the park. + +Tom sees a girl with a small, white dog. The dog has a pink bow on its head and a pink leash. Tom thinks the dog is funny. He goes to the girl and says, "Hi, I'm Tom. What is your dog's name?" + +The girl says, "Her name is Fluffy. She is a poodle. She is very smart and pretty. What is your dog's name?" + +Tom says, "His name is Rex. He is a lab. He is very strong and fast. He can fetch anything." + +The girl says, "Can he fetch this?" She throws a ball across the park. Rex runs after it and brings it back to Tom. Tom is proud of Rex. + +The girl says, "That's easy. Can he fetch this?" She throws a stick into a pond. Rex jumps into the water and swims to the stick. He brings it back to Tom. Tom is happy with Rex. + +The girl says, "That's regular. Can he fetch this?" She throws a frisbee into a tree. Rex looks at the frisbee and barks. He can't reach it. Tom is sad for Rex. + +The girl says, "See? Fluffy can fetch anything. She is the best dog ever. You should get a poodle like her." + +Tom says, "No, I like Rex. He is the best dog for me. He is my friend. I don't want a poodle." + +The girl says, "But poodles are better than labs. They are smarter and prettier and cleaner. You should get a poodle." + +Tom says, "No, I won't. I love Rex. He is a good dog. He can do many things. He can't fetch a frisbee in a tree, but that's okay. He can fetch a ball and a stick and a bone. He can run and swim and play. He can cuddle and lick and wag. He is a lab and I am glad." + +The girl says, "But you should get a poodle. Poodles are the best. You should get a poodle. You should get a poodle. You should get a poodle." + +Tom says, "No, no, no. I don't want a poodle. I want Rex. Stop saying that. Go away." + +The girl says, "No, I won't. I will insist. You should get a poodle. You should get a poodle. You should get a poodle." + +Tom says, "Mom, help! This girl is bothering me. She wants me to get a poodle. She won't leave me alone. She is annoying." + +Tom's mom comes to Tom and Rex. She says, "What's going on here? Why are you yelling?" + +Tom says, "This girl is trying to make me get a poodle. She says poodles are better than labs. She says Rex is regular. She is rude." + +Tom's mom says, "That's not nice. Everyone has their own preferences. Some people like poodles, some people like labs, some people like other dogs. All dogs are special and deserve love and respect. You should not judge or pressure others for their choices. You should be polite and friendly." + +The girl says, "But I like poodles. I want him to like poodles too. I want him to get a poodle." + +Tom's mom says, "I understand that you like poodles, but you can't force others to like what you like. You can share your opinions, but you have to respect their opinions too. You can't insist on something that they don't want. You have to accept their differences and find common ground. Maybe you can play together with your dogs and have fun." + +The girl says, "But I don't want to play with Rex. He is regular. He is boring." + +Tom's mom says, "That's not fair. Rex is not regular. He is wonderful. He is loyal and brave and fun. He has many skills and talents. He is not boring. He is exciting." + +The girl says, "Really? Like what?" + +Tom's mom says, "Well, for example, he can do tricks. He can sit, roll over, shake, speak, and high five. He can also do math. He can count and add and subtract. He can also sing. He can howl and bark and hum. He can also dance. He can jump and spin and twist. He can do many things that Fluffy can't do. He is amazing." + +The girl says +Lily and Sam were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they would yell, "Catch!" or "Got it!" They were having fun. + +But then a big dog came running towards them. It was barking and growling. It wanted their ball. Lily and Sam were scared. They tried to run away, but the dog was faster. It jumped on Sam and bit his leg. Sam cried out in pain. Lily yelled, "Help! Help!" + +A man who was walking by heard them and came to help. He chased the dog away and called 911. He told Lily and Sam to stay calm and that help was coming. He gave Sam a bandage for his leg and hugged Lily. Lily was shaking and crying. She hugged the man and thanked him. + +Soon, an ambulance came with sirens and lights. The paramedics put Sam on a stretcher and took him to the hospital. They said he would be okay, but he needed some stitches. They asked Lily if she wanted to go with him. Lily nodded. She was worried about Sam. She wanted to be with him. + +The man drove Lily's bike to the hospital and followed the ambulance. He told Lily his name was Ben and that he was a friend. He said he would stay with her until her mom and dad came. Lily smiled at Ben. She was glad he was there. She hoped Sam would be better soon. She thought the hospital was scary, but she was brave. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy cars and trucks. One day, they hear a loud noise outside. It is an alarm. They run to the window and see a big fire truck and a police car. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tim says. "Maybe there is a fire somewhere." + +"Let's go see!" Sam says. He grabs his coat and runs to the door. + +"No, wait!" Tim says. "Mom said we can't go outside without her. It might be dangerous." + +But Sam does not listen. He opens the door and runs outside. Tim follows him. He does not want Sam to get lost. + +They see a lot of smoke and flames coming from a house across the street. They also see some people and animals running away from the fire. They are scared and sad. + +"Sam, we should go back!" Tim says. "This is not a good place to play." + +But Sam is curious. He wants to see the fire truck and the police car up close. He runs towards them. + +"Sam, stop!" Tim says. He tries to catch him, but he is too slow. + +Suddenly, a loud boom makes them both fall to the ground. Something explodes in the house. Pieces of wood and glass fly everywhere. Tim feels a sharp pain in his leg. He looks and sees blood. He cries. + +"Sam, where are you?" Tim calls. He does not see Sam. He is afraid. + +He hears a siren and sees an ambulance. He also sees some firefighters and police officers. They are alert. They see Tim and run to him. + +"Are you okay, son?" one of them asks. He kneels next to Tim and checks his wound. + +"It hurts!" Tim says. "Where is Sam? He is my brother. He was with me." + +The firefighter looks around. He does not see Sam. He looks worried. + +"Stay here, son. We'll find him. Don't worry." He says. He calls his radio and tells his team to look for Sam. + +But they do not find Sam. Sam is gone. He was too close to the explosion. He did not survive. + +Tim is sad. He misses Sam. He wishes he had listened to Mom. He wishes Sam had listened to him. He wishes they had stayed inside and played with their toy cars and trucks. +Lila and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They named him Frosty. + +"Hello, Frosty!" Lila said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +"Yes, please!" Frosty said. "You are very nice. Can we be friends?" + +Lila and Ben were happy. They had a new friend. They took Frosty by the hand and ran around the snow. They threw snowballs and made snow angels. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was a huge truck. It was coming fast. It was from the nation that wanted to take their land. It had a big gun on it. It was shooting at the houses and the trees. + +"Run, Frosty, run!" Lila shouted. "The truck is bad. It will hurt you!" + +But Frosty was too slow. He could not run fast. He was made of snow. The truck saw him and aimed at him. It fired a big bullet. It hit Frosty in the chest. Frosty fell down. He broke into pieces. + +Lila and Ben cried. They ran to Frosty. They tried to put him back together. But it was too late. Frosty was gone. He could not talk or play anymore. He was just snow. + +The truck drove away. It did not care. It had done its job. It had made the land cold and sad. It had made Lila and Ben lose their friend. It had made Frosty freeze. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to look for stones of different shapes and colors. Sara found a round stone that was shiny and smooth. Tom found a long stone that was rough and sharp. + +"Look at my stone, Sara. It is good for cutting things," Tom said. + +"Look at my stone, Tom. It is good for rolling things," Sara said. + +They decided to trade stones and see what they could do with them. Tom rolled Sara's stone down the slide and watched it bounce. Sara cut a leaf with Tom's stone and made a hole. + +They had fun with their new stones, but soon they got restless. They wanted to do something else. + +"Let's finish our game and go to the swings," Sara said. + +"OK, let's finish our game and go to the swings," Tom agreed. + +They put their stones back where they found them and ran to the swings. They pushed each other higher and higher and laughed. They forgot about their stones and enjoyed the swings. +Tom and Ann like to play with their toy kitchen. They have pots and pans, plates and cups, and many kinds of food. They pretend to cook and serve each other. Sometimes they make funny dishes, like ice cream with ketchup or cheese with jelly. + +One day, they decide to play a trick on their dad. They make a cake with salt and pepper, and put a toy spider inside. They cover it with frosting and sprinkles, and put it on a big plate. They carry it to the living room, where their dad is reading a book. + +"Dad, we made you a cake!" they say, smiling. "We want to serve you a slice. It is very yummy!" + +Their dad is happy and surprised. He puts down his book and thanks them. He takes a knife and cuts a piece of the cake. He lifts it with a fork and brings it to his mouth. + +But then he sees the spider. He drops the fork and the cake. He jumps up and screams. He is in shock. He does not like spiders. He is scared and angry. + +Tom and Ann laugh. They think it is funny. They say, "It is just a toy, dad. It is not real. We played a joke on you!" + +Their dad does not think it is funny. He is not amused. He tells them to go to their room. He says, "That was a bad joke. It was not nice. You made me feel heavy in my chest. You need to say sorry." + +Tom and Ann feel bad. They did not mean to make their dad feel heavy. They love their dad. They go to their room and say sorry. They hug their dad and promise not to do it again. They hope he will forgive them and eat some real cake. +Ben and Lily were twins who loved to explore. One day, they saw a big mountain near their house. They wanted to climb it and see what was on top. + +"Let's go, let's go!" Ben said, enthusiastic. He grabbed his backpack and put on his hat. + +"Wait for me!" Lily said. She also took her backpack and hat, and followed her brother. + +They walked and walked, and the mountain got closer and closer. They saw trees, flowers, rocks, and animals. They stopped to pick some berries and nuts for a snack. + +"Look, a bird!" Lily said, pointing to a blue and yellow bird on a branch. "It's so pretty!" + +"Hello, bird!" Ben said, waving his hand. "Do you live on the mountain?" + +The bird chirped and flew away. + +"Maybe it's shy," Lily said. + +"Or maybe it's busy," Ben said. + +They continued their walk, and soon they reached the foot of the mountain. It was very steep and rocky. + +"Wow, it's so high!" Ben said, looking up. + +"Can we climb it?" Lily asked, unsure. + +"Of course we can!" Ben said, confident. "We are brave and strong!" + +They started to climb, holding hands and helping each other. They had to be careful not to slip or fall. They saw more birds, squirrels, and even a deer. They also saw a stream of water and a cave. + +"Wow, it's so cool!" Lily said, excited. + +"Maybe we can find a treasure!" Ben said, curious. + +They climbed and climbed, and finally they reached the top of the mountain. They were very tired, but also very happy. They saw the whole world from up there. They saw their house, their school, their friends, and the sun. + +"We did it, we did it!" Ben said, proud. + +"We are amazing!" Lily said, joyful. + +They hugged each other and smiled. They had a great adventure on the mountain. They decided to pick some flowers and rocks as souvenirs. Then they started to climb down, ready to go home and tell their parents and friends about their amazing day. +Tom and Lily were twins. They liked to play together and share their toys. But sometimes they also fought over things. One day, their mom gave them a big present. She said it was for both of them, and they had to wait until after lunch to open it. + +Tom and Lily were very curious. They wanted to see what was inside the present. They tried to peek through the paper, but it was too thick. They tried to shake the box, but it was too heavy. They tried to lift the lid, but it was taped shut. + +"Let me try!" Tom said. He pulled the box to his side and pushed Lily away. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. She grabbed the box and pushed Tom back. + +They both tugged and pulled on the box, but it did not move. They started to yell and cry. + +"Stop it, stop it!" their mom said. She came into the room and saw the mess. She was very angry. She took the present away from them and put it on a high shelf. "You are not getting this present until you learn to share and be nice to each other," she said. + +Tom and Lily felt very sorry. They realized they had been selfish and rude. They hugged each other and said they were sorry. They asked their mom to forgive them and give them another chance. + +Their mom smiled and hugged them back. She was glad they understood their mistake. She took the present down from the shelf and gave it to them. "You can open it now, but you have to do it together," she said. + +Tom and Lily nodded and thanked their mom. They carefully tore the paper and lifted the lid. Inside, they found a big puzzle with many pieces. It was a picture of a farm with animals and flowers. They were very happy. They decided to work on the puzzle together and help each other. They learned that sharing and being nice was more fun than fighting and being mean. +Lily liked to draw with her pencil. She made many pictures of flowers, animals and stars. She wanted to show her mom her perfect picture of a rainbow. She was very proud of it. + +But when she went to find her mom, she saw her brother Max playing with her pencil. He was spinning it in his hand and making funny noises. He did not see Lily coming. + +"Max, give me my pencil!" Lily shouted. "That is mine! I need it for my picture!" + +Max looked at Lily and smiled. He liked to tease her. He spun the pencil faster and faster. He said, "No, this is my pencil now. It is fun to spin. Look how fast it goes!" + +Lily was very angry. She tried to grab the pencil from Max, but he was too quick. He moved his hand away and laughed. He said, "You can't catch me! You can't catch my pencil!" + +Lily felt tears in her eyes. She wanted her pencil back. She wanted to finish her picture. She wanted her mom to see it. She cried, "Mom, mom, help me! Max took my pencil!" + +Mom heard Lily's cry. She came to see what was wrong. She saw Max spinning the pencil and Lily crying. She said, "Max, stop that. That is not nice. Give Lily her pencil back. She was drawing with it." + +Max stopped spinning the pencil. He looked at Mom and said, "But it is fun to spin. Can I keep it?" + +Mom shook her head. She said, "No, you can't keep it. It is Lily's pencil. She needs it for her picture. You can find another toy to play with. Or you can draw with another pencil." + +Max pouted. He did not want to give up the pencil. But he knew Mom was right. He gave the pencil to Lily and said, "Sorry, Lily. Here is your pencil." + +Lily took the pencil and smiled. She said, "Thank you, Max. Thank you, Mom. I love you both." + +She hugged them and ran to finish her picture. She hoped it was still perfect. She hoped Mom would like it. She was happy to have her pencil back. +Tom and Anna are in the car with their dad. They are going to the park to play. But there is a lot of traffic on the road. The cars are not moving fast. They are moving very slow. + +"Dad, why are we not moving?" Tom asks. + +"Because there are too many cars on the road, Tom. It is called traffic. Sometimes traffic makes us late," dad says. + +"I don't like traffic. It is boring," Anna says. + +"Me neither. But we can make it fun. Let's play a game. Let's look at the cars and find the ones that are brilliant. Brilliant means very bright and shiny. Do you see any brilliant cars?" dad says. + +Tom and Anna look out the window. They see many cars of different colors and shapes. They see red cars, blue cars, green cars, yellow cars, and more. But some cars are more brilliant than others. They are very shiny and sparkly. + +"I see a brilliant car! It is silver and it has a big star on the front. It is very pretty," Anna says. + +"Good job, Anna. That is a brilliant car. I see one too. It is gold and it has a lot of lights on the back. It is very cool," Tom says. + +"Wow, you are both very good at finding brilliant cars. You are making this traffic fun. I am proud of you," dad says. + +Tom and Anna smile. They keep looking for brilliant cars. They forget about the traffic. They are having fun. Soon, they reach the park. They get out of the car and run to the swings. They are happy. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to go to the zoo and see the animals. One day, they go to the zoo with their moms. They see lions, monkeys, elephants, and many more. + +They come to a big gate. The sign says "Giraffes". Tom and Anna love giraffes. They want to go inside and feed them. But their moms say no. They say the gate is closed. They say the giraffes are resting. + +Tom and Anna are sad. They want to see the giraffes. They beg their moms to let them go. They say please and pretty please. But their moms do not yield. They say they have to follow the rules. They say they can come back another day. + +Tom and Anna are angry. They do not want to wait. They do not want to follow the rules. They think their moms are mean. They decide to sneak in. They wait until their moms are not looking. They run to the gate and open it. They go inside. + +They see the giraffes. They are tall and spotted. They have long necks and tongues. They look fine. Tom and Anna are happy. They go closer to the giraffes. They want to touch them and feed them. But the giraffes do not like them. They do not know them. They are scared. They make loud noises. They kick and bite. They chase Tom and Anna. + +Tom and Anna are scared. They do not like the giraffes. They want to go out. They run to the gate. But the gate is locked. They cannot open it. They cry for help. They call their moms. + +Their moms hear them. They see them. They are worried. They run to the gate. They have the key. They open the gate. They take Tom and Anna out. They hug them and scold them. They say they are sorry and thank you to the zookeeper. They say they are lucky and foolish. They say they have to be careful and listen. + +Tom and Anna are sorry. They do not want to sneak in. They do not want to make the giraffes angry. They do not want to make their moms worried. They say they are sorry and thank you to their moms. They say they will be good and follow the rules. They say they will come back another day. They say they still love the giraffes. But from far away. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. But they do not like to share. One day, they go to the store with Mom. Mom says they can each pick one toy. + +Sara sees a jolly doll with yellow hair and a pink dress. She wants it very much. She runs to the doll and grabs it. Ben sees a big truck with wheels and lights. He wants it very much. He runs to the truck and grabs it. + +But then, they see another toy. It is a train with a turn. It can go around and around. Sara and Ben both want the train. They let go of their toys and run to the train. They both reach for it at the same time. They pull and tug and shout. + +"Mine!" Sara says. + +"No, mine!" Ben says. + +They make a lot of noise. Mom hears them and comes to see. She is not happy. She says they have to stop fighting and share. She says they can only have one toy each. She says they have to choose. + +Sara and Ben look at the train. They look at the doll and the truck. They do not know what to do. They both want the train. But they also like their toys. They think for a moment. Then, they have an idea. + +They look at each other and smile. They say they will share the train. They say they will take turns to play with it. They say they will also share the doll and the truck. They say they will be nice to each other. + +Mom is happy. She says they are good twins. She says they can have the train and the toys. She says they can go home and play. Sara and Ben hug Mom. They hug each other. They are happy. They have the train and the toys. They have each other. They are jolly. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to play outside. They liked to see the flowers, the trees, the birds and the bugs. They liked to smell the fresh air and feel the sun on their skin. They liked to explore nature and learn new things. + +One day, they found a big bush with pink flowers. They were very pretty and smelled sweet. Lily and Ben wanted to pick some flowers to give to their mom. They reached for the bush, but they felt something prick their fingers. Ouch! They pulled back and saw tiny thorns on the stems. They had hurt themselves. + +"Mommy, mommy, we found flowers, but they hurt us!" they cried, running to their mom who was sitting on a blanket nearby. + +Mommy looked at their fingers and saw little drops of blood. She hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. Those are roses. They have thorns to protect themselves from animals who want to eat them. They are very beautiful, but you have to be careful when you touch them." + +She took out a band-aid and put it on their fingers. She kissed them and said, "You are very brave and kind. You wanted to give me flowers, and I appreciate that. But you don't have to pick them. You can just look at them and enjoy them. They are happier when they stay on the bush and bloom. They are part of nature, and nature is a gift that we can share and respect." + +Lily and Ben nodded and smiled. They said, "We love you, mommy. And we love nature. We will be more careful next time." + +They hugged their mom and went back to play. They saw more flowers, but they did not touch them. They just admired them and thanked them for being so pretty. They had fun and learned a lot. They were happy. +Tom is a big boy. He likes to do things by himself. He is independent. He does not like to ask for help. He likes to play with his toys and his books. + +One day, Tom wants to go outside. He sees his mom and dad are busy. They are talking on the phone. They do not see Tom. Tom thinks he can go outside by himself. He is independent. He finds his shoes and his coat. He puts them on. He finds the door. He opens it. He goes outside. + +Tom sees a big street. He sees cars and buses and bikes. He thinks they are fun. He wants to cross the street. He does not look for the green man. He does not hold anyone's hand. He is independent. He runs across the street. + +But Tom does not see a big truck. The truck is fast. The truck is loud. The truck does not see Tom. The truck hits Tom. Tom falls down. Tom is hurt. He cries. He is scared. + +The truck stops. The driver gets out. He sees Tom. He is sorry. He calls for help. He stays with Tom. He tries to make him feel better. He says he is sorry. + +Soon, a big car comes. The car has a red light and a loud sound. The car is an ambulance. The ambulance has people who help Tom. They put him on a bed. They put a bandage on his head. They give him a teddy bear. They take him to the hospital. + +The hospital is a big building. The hospital has doctors and nurses. They help Tom. They check his head. They give him medicine. They make him comfortable. They call his mom and dad. + +Tom's mom and dad come to the hospital. They are worried. They are sad. They hug Tom. They kiss Tom. They say they love him. They say they are sorry. They say he is brave. + +Tom feels better. He sees his mom and dad. He sees his teddy bear. He says he loves them. He says he is sorry. He says he is not independent. He says he needs them. He says he will listen to them. He says he will be careful. He says he will lock the door. +Tom is a tall man. He loves his wife, Ann. Ann is not tall, but she is very kind. They live in a small house with a big garden. They like to grow flowers and vegetables. + +One day, Tom and Ann want to go to the market. They need to buy some bread, cheese, and apples. They also want to sell some carrots and tomatoes from their garden. They put their things in a big basket. + +"Can you carry the basket, Tom?" Ann asks. "It is very heavy." + +"Of course, I can carry the basket, Ann," Tom says. "You are my wife, and I want to help you." + +Tom lifts the basket with his strong arms. He puts it on his back. He holds Ann's hand. They walk to the market. They are happy. + +At the market, they see many people. They see some friends. They say hello. They sell their carrots and tomatoes. They buy some bread, cheese, and apples. They also buy a cake. It is a special day. It is their anniversary. + +"Happy anniversary, Tom," Ann says. "You are the best husband in the world." + +"Happy anniversary, Ann," Tom says. "You are the best wife in the world." + +Tom puts the cake in the basket. He carries the basket again. He also carries Ann. He lifts her up and gives her a kiss. She laughs. They go back to their house. They eat the cake. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. They liked to race each other to see who was faster. One day, they decided to race to the stream that flowed near their house. The stream was clear and cool, and had many fish and frogs in it. + +"Ready, set, go!" Lily shouted, and they both ran as fast as they could. Tom was a little bit faster than Lily, and he reached the stream first. He jumped over a rock and landed on the other side. He turned around and smiled. "I win!" he said. + +Lily was not happy. She wanted to win too. She ran to the rock and tried to jump over it, but she slipped and fell into the water. She got wet and cold, and started to cry. "Ow, ow, ow!" she said. + +Tom heard her cry and ran back to help her. He saw that she had scraped her knee and it was bleeding. He felt sorry for her. He took off his jacket and wrapped it around her. He helped her get out of the water and hugged her. "I'm sorry, Lily. Are you okay?" he said. + +Lily stopped crying and looked at Tom. He was wet and cold too, and his jacket was dirty. She felt sorry for him. She hugged him back and smiled. "I'm okay, Tom. Thank you. You are a good friend," she said. + +They walked back to their house, holding hands. They told their moms what happened, and their moms cleaned their wounds and gave them warm clothes and soup. They said they were healthy and brave, and they should be careful next time. Lily and Tom agreed, and they decided to play something else tomorrow. They were still friends who liked to race, but they also liked to help each other. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a doll that she loved very much. She called her doll Lily and gave her hugs and kisses. Ben had a truck that he liked to zoom around the floor. He called his truck Max and made loud noises with his mouth. + +Sara and Ben were having fun, but then Ben wanted to play with Lily too. He grabbed the doll from Sara and ran away. Sara was very sad and angry. She shouted, "Give me back my Lily! She is mine!" + +Ben did not listen. He ran to the couch and threw Lily on a cushion. He wanted to make Lily fly like a plane. He lifted the cushion and tossed it in the air. But he threw it too hard and the cushion hit the lamp. The lamp fell down and broke. Lily also fell down and her arm came off. + +Sara and Ben were both scared. They heard their mom coming. They knew they were in trouble. They quickly hid behind the couch. + +Mom saw the mess and was very upset. She asked, "Who did this? What happened here?" + +Sara and Ben did not answer. They felt sorry and ashamed. They peeked from behind the couch and saw Lily lying on the floor. Sara started to cry. She said, "My Lily! She is hurt!" + +Mom heard Sara and came to the couch. She saw Sara and Ben hiding. She also saw Lily and the broken lamp. She sighed and said, "Oh, you two. Why did you do this? You know you should not play rough with your toys. And you should not take things that are not yours. You could have hurt yourselves or each other." + +Sara and Ben came out from behind the couch. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We were playing and we made a mistake. We did not mean to break the lamp or hurt Lily." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I know you are sorry. But you have to be more careful and respectful. You have to share your toys and play nicely. And you have to help me clean up this mess." + +Sara and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. We will help you." + +Mom smiled and said, "Thank you. Now, let me see Lily. Maybe I can fix her arm." + +She took Lily and looked at her arm. She said, "Don't worry, Sara. Lily is not broken. She just needs some glue and some tape. She will heal soon. She is a strong and adorable doll." + +Sara smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best. I love you and I love Lily." + +Ben also smiled and said, "I am sorry, Sara. I did not mean to hurt Lily. She is a nice doll. Can I play with her too?" + +Sara thought for a moment and said, "Yes, Ben. You can play with her. But you have to be gentle and kind. And you have to ask me first." + +Ben agreed and said, "OK, Sara. I will be gentle and kind. And I will ask you first." + +Mom said, "That's good. I am proud of you both. Now, let's clean up and then we can have some cookies and milk." + +Sara and Ben said, "Yay! Cookies and milk!" + +They helped Mom clean up and then they had some cookies and milk. They also played with Lily and Max. They shared their toys and played nicely. They were happy and so was Mom. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play in the garden. They see a big pear tree. The pears are ripe and sweet. + +"Look, Kim, pears!" Tim says. He runs to the tree. He wants to pick a pear. + +"Wait, Tim, I want one too!" Kim says. She runs after him. She sees a pear on a low branch. She reaches for it. + +But Tim sees the same pear. He moves faster. He grabs the pear. He pulls it off the branch. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Kim says. She is angry. She wants the pear. She tries to take it from Tim. + +"No, it's mine!" Tim says. He is angry too. He holds the pear tight. He does not want to share. + +They tug and pull. They shout and cry. The pear breaks in half. They both fall to the ground. + +They look at the pear. It is juicy and soft. They feel sorry. They are not angry anymore. + +"Sorry, Kim, I was mean," Tim says. He gives Kim half of the pear. + +"Sorry, Tim, I was mean too," Kim says. She takes half of the pear. + +They smile and hug. They eat the pear. It is yummy. They are happy. They share. +Tim and Lily were camping with their dad in the woods. They slept in a big tent with warm blankets and pillows. They liked to hear the sounds of the animals and the wind at night. + +In the morning, they woke up early and saw the sky was getting bright. They wanted to see the sunrise, so they got out of the tent and ran to a hill. They saw the sun coming up over the trees and making the clouds pink and orange. It was incredible! + +"Wow, look at the sun!" Tim said. "It's so big and shiny!" + +"It's beautiful!" Lily said. "It makes me happy!" + +They hugged each other and smiled. Then they saw a bird flying in the sky. It was singing a sweet song. They wanted to say hello to the bird, so they waved their hands and shouted. + +"Hello, bird! Good morning!" + +The bird heard them and flew closer. It landed on a branch near them and looked at them with its black eyes. It tilted its head and opened its beak. + +"Hello, kids! Good morning!" the bird said. + +Tim and Lily were surprised and excited. They had never heard a bird talk before. + +"Wow, you can talk!" Tim said. + +"Yes, I can!" the bird said. "I learned from listening to people. Do you want to learn my song?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily said. + +The bird nodded and sang its song again. It was a simple and catchy tune. Tim and Lily listened carefully and tried to repeat it. They sang along with the bird and had fun. They felt like they had made a new friend. + +They thanked the bird for teaching them its song and asked its name. + +"My name is Blue," the bird said. "What are your names?" + +"I'm Tim and this is Lily," Tim said. + +"Nice to meet you, Tim and Lily," Blue said. "You are very kind and smart." + +They blushed and said thank you. Then they heard their dad calling them for breakfast. They told Blue they had to go, but they would come back later. + +"Okay, have a good day," Blue said. "I'll be here waiting for you." + +They said goodbye to Blue and ran back to the tent. They told their dad about the incredible sunrise and the talking bird. Their dad smiled and said he was proud of them. He gave them pancakes and juice and hugged them. They ate and talked and laughed. They were very happy. +Lily wanted to make a pumpkin for Halloween. She asked her mom if she could use a knife to cut a face on the pumpkin. Her mom said no, knives were too sharp and dangerous for Lily. She said Lily could use a marker to draw a face on the pumpkin instead. + +Lily was not happy. She thought markers were boring and she wanted to make a scary pumpkin with a knife. She saw a knife on the table and decided to take it when her mom was not looking. She thought her mom would not notice. + +She took the knife and the pumpkin and went to her room. She tried to cut a face on the pumpkin, but the knife was too big and heavy for her. She slipped and cut her finger. She screamed and dropped the knife and the pumpkin. The knife made a hole in the floor and the pumpkin rolled out of the window. + +Her mom heard the scream and ran to her room. She saw the blood, the knife, and the hole. She was very angry and scared. She yelled at Lily and said she was very naughty and careless. She said Lily could not have any candy or watch any TV for a week. She said Lily had to go to bed without dinner. + +Lily cried and said she was sorry. She said she just wanted to make a pumpkin for Halloween. Her mom said she should have listened to her and used a marker. She said Lily had ruined the pumpkin and the floor and hurt herself. She said Lily had no pumpkin for Halloween. + +Lily looked out of the window and saw the pumpkin on the street. It was smashed and ugly. A dog was eating it. Lily felt very sad and wished she had used a marker. She learned a hard lesson. +Sara and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a brown bunny in the grass. It was spring and the bunny was looking for food. + +"Look, a bunny!" Sara said. "Can we pet it?" + +Ben nodded. He was brave. He walked slowly to the bunny. The bunny did not run away. It looked at Ben with big eyes. + +"Hello, bunny," Ben said softly. He reached out his hand to touch the bunny's fur. The bunny sniffed his hand. It was soft and warm. + +Sara smiled. She wanted to pet the bunny too. She walked to Ben and the bunny. She reached out her hand. But the bunny did not like Sara. It bit her finger. Sara screamed. It hurt a lot. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sara cried. "The bunny bit me!" + +Ben was scared. He let go of the bunny. The bunny hopped away. It did not belong to them. It belonged to the wild. + +Sara ran to her mom. Her mom hugged her and looked at her finger. It was bleeding. She took out a band-aid and put it on Sara's finger. + +"It's okay, Sara," her mom said. "The bunny was scared of you. It did not mean to hurt you." + +But Sara was not okay. She was sad and angry. She did not like the bunny anymore. She did not like Ben anymore. She did not like the park anymore. She wanted to go home. She did not want to play with Ben ever again. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big kite. The kite was red and blue and had a long tail. They liked to fly the kite in the park when the wind was strong. + +One day, they went to the park with their mom. The wind was very strong and the kite flew high in the sky. Lily and Ben took turns holding the string. They were happy and laughed a lot. + +But then, a boy came to them and said, "That is a fake kite. It is not a real kite. It is made of paper and sticks. It will break soon. You should give it to me. I have a real kite. It is made of plastic and metal. It is better than yours." + +Lily and Ben did not like the boy. They did not want to give him their kite. They said, "No, this is our kite. We like it. It is not fake. It is real. It is beautiful and fun. Go away." + +The boy was angry and mean. He tried to grab the string from Lily and Ben. They pulled back and said, "Stop it. Leave us alone." + +But the boy did not stop. He pulled harder and harder. The string was thin and weak. It could not stand the force. It snapped and broke. The kite flew away with the wind. Lily and Ben watched it go. They were sad and cried. + +The boy laughed and said, "Ha ha, I told you. Your kite was fake and weak. Now it is gone. You should have given it to me. My kite is real and strong. It will never break." + +He ran away with his kite. Lily and Ben hugged each other and their mom. Their mom said, "I'm sorry, my loves. Your kite was not fake. It was real and special. It was made with love and care. It was a gift from your dad. He made it for you before he went away. He wanted you to have fun and be happy. He loved you very much." + +Lily and Ben remembered their dad. He was a soldier who went to a far place. He did not come back. They missed him a lot. They said, "We love you, dad. We love our kite. We hope it is happy too." + +Their mom said, "Maybe the wind will bring it back to us someday. Or maybe it will find a new home with someone who needs it. Either way, we still have each other. We are a family. We will always stick together. No one can separate us." + +Lily and Ben nodded and smiled. They hugged their mom and said, "We love you, mom. We love each other. We are a family. We will always stick together." + +The moral of the story is: Don't let anyone take away what you love or make you feel bad about it. Be proud of what you have and cherish it. Family is more important than things. Family is stronger than anything. Family will never separate. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big green ball on the grass. Lily ran to get it. + +"Look, Tom, a green ball!" she said. "Let's play with it!" + +Tom followed her. He wanted to play too. They kicked the ball to each other. They had fun. + +But then, a big dog came. It saw the ball. It wanted to play too. It ran to the ball and bit it. The ball made a loud noise. It disappeared. + +"Where did the ball go?" Lily asked. She was sad. She liked the ball. + +The dog barked. It was happy. It had a new toy. + +"Bad dog!" Tom said. He was angry. He wanted the ball back. + +They heard a voice. It was the dog's owner. He was looking for the dog. + +"Rex, come here!" he said. "What did you do?" + +He saw Lily and Tom. He saw the ball's pieces. He was sorry. + +"I'm sorry, kids," he said. "My dog likes to play with balls. He didn't know it was yours. Do you want another ball?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They still wanted to play. + +The man gave them a new ball. It was red and hot. It had been in his car. + +"Thank you, mister," Lily said. "This ball is nice." + +"Thank you, mister," Tom said. "This ball is hot." + +They smiled. They played with the new ball. They forgot about the green ball. They had fun. +Lily and Ben were bored. They had no toys to play with. All their toys were broken or lost. They looked around the room and saw nothing fun. + +"Let's go outside," Lily said. "Maybe we can find something to do." + +"Okay," Ben agreed. They put on their shoes and coats and went out the door. + +They walked around the yard and saw a big tree. The tree had many leaves and branches. They saw a hole in the trunk. They wondered what was inside. + +"Look, Ben," Lily said. "There is something shiny in the hole. Maybe it is a treasure." + +They ran to the tree and peeked inside the hole. They saw a small box with a lock. The box was silver and had stars on it. + +"Wow," Ben said. "It looks like a magic box. Maybe it has a key somewhere." + +They searched around the tree and found a small key under a rock. The key was also silver and had a star on it. + +"Let's open the box," Lily said. She took the key and put it in the lock. She turned the key and heard a click. She opened the box and saw a note inside. + +The note said: "This is a magic box. It can make your wishes come true. But you have to be careful. You can only use it once a day. And you have to share it with someone else. If you are greedy or mean, the magic will go away. Have fun and be kind." + +Lily and Ben were amazed. They had found a magic box. They could wish for anything they wanted. They looked at each other and smiled. + +"What do you want to wish for, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"I want to wish for a new toy," Lily said. "A toy that we can both play with. A toy that is fun and available. What about you, Ben?" + +"I want to wish for the same thing," Ben said. "A toy that we can both enjoy. A toy that is cool and available. Let's wish together." + +They held the box and closed their eyes. They said their wish out loud. + +"We wish for a new toy. A toy that we can both play with. A toy that is fun and cool and available." + +They opened their eyes and saw a bright light. The light came out of the box and filled the air. The light turned into a shape. The shape turned into a toy. The toy was a big red ball. The ball bounced and rolled and made a funny sound. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They had wished for a new toy. A toy that they could both play with. A toy that was fun and cool and available. They thanked the magic box and hugged each other. They started to play with the ball. They threw it and caught it and kicked it. They laughed and had fun. They were not bored anymore. They had found magic. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside in summer. They had a big garden with many flowers and trees. They also had a dog named Spot who liked to run and bark. + +One day, they decided to have a picnic under a big tree. They brought some bread, cheese, apples and juice. They spread a blanket on the grass and put their food on it. They were very happy and hungry. + +"Let's eat!" said Lily. "This looks yummy!" + +"Yes, let's eat!" said Tom. "But first, let me smell these flowers. They are so pretty and colorful!" + +Tom picked a flower and put it close to his nose. He sniffed it and smiled. But then, he felt a tickle in his nose. He tried to stop it, but he couldn't. He sneezed very loud and hard. + +"Achoo!" he sneezed. "Achoo! Achoo! Achoo!" + +His sneeze was so strong that it blew away the blanket and the food. The bread, cheese, apples and juice flew in the air and landed on the ground, on the tree, on the dog and on Lily. + +"Tom!" Lily shouted. "What did you do? You ruined our picnic!" + +"I'm sorry, Lily!" Tom said. "I didn't mean to sneeze. It was the flower. It made me sneeze." + +"Well, you should have been more careful!" Lily said. "Now we have nothing to eat and we are all dirty and sticky. And look at Spot! He is covered in cheese and juice. He looks so silly!" + +Spot barked and wagged his tail. He didn't mind being messy. He liked cheese and juice. He licked his fur and the food on the ground. + +Lily and Tom were not happy. They were hungry and sad. They had to go back home and clean themselves and the dog. They had to throw away the blanket and the flower. They had to say sorry to their parents. They had to wait for another day to have a picnic. + +Their picnic was not successful. It was a disaster. They learned a lesson: never sneeze near food. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to perform for their family. They would sing, dance, and tell jokes in the living room. Sometimes they would wear funny costumes and make everyone laugh. + +One day, they decided to perform a new show. They found some old clothes in the closet and put them on. They had hats, scarves, gloves, and coats. They looked very warm and cozy. + +They went to the living room and said, "Hello, everyone! We are going to perform a strip show for you!" They thought strip meant to take off the clothes they were wearing. + +Their family looked very surprised and confused. They did not know what the twins were going to do. They hoped it was a joke. + +Ben and Lily started to sing a silly song and take off their hats. Then they took off their scarves and gloves. They threw them on the floor. They were having fun. + +But when they tried to take off their coats, they got stuck. The buttons were too hard to open. The sleeves were too tight to pull. The twins started to cry. They felt very miserable. + +Their mom and dad ran to help them. They hugged them and said, "It's okay, Ben and Lily. You don't have to perform a strip show. We love you no matter what you wear. You are very brave and creative. But maybe next time, you can choose a different show." + +Ben and Lily nodded and smiled. They said, "Sorry, everyone. We did not know what strip meant. We just wanted to make you happy. Can we perform something else?" + +Their family said, "Of course, you can. We are always happy to see you perform. You are very talented and funny. But maybe you can wear some more clothes." + +Ben and Lily agreed and went to change. They came back with new costumes and a new show. They performed a magic show with a wand, a hat, and a rabbit. They made everyone laugh and clap. They felt very happy. +Anna and Ben were very happy. They were going to the festival with Mom and Dad. The festival had many fun things. There were balloons, games, music, and candy. Anna and Ben wanted to see everything. + +But when they got to the festival, it started to rain. The rain was very big and wet. It made the ground muddy and slippery. The balloons flew away. The games stopped. The music was quiet. The candy was soggy. Anna and Ben were very sad. + +"Can we go home, Mom?" Anna asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. Maybe the rain will stop soon," Mom said. + +"Can we play in the rain, Dad?" Ben asked. + +"Not now, buddy. The rain is too deep. You might get lost or hurt," Dad said. + +Anna and Ben looked at the rain. They did not like the rain. They wanted the sun to come back. They wanted the festival to be fun again. + +Then they saw something. It was a big tent. The tent was bright and colorful. It had many pictures on it. There were animals, stars, flowers, and clowns. Anna and Ben wondered what was inside. + +"Look, Mom, Dad! A tent!" Anna said. + +"Can we go inside, Mom, Dad? Please?" Ben said. + +Mom and Dad smiled. They took Anna and Ben by the hand. They walked to the tent. They paid a man at the door. He gave them tickets. He said, "Welcome to the circus!" + +Anna and Ben were very happy. They forgot about the rain. They went inside the tent. They saw many amazing things. There were acrobats, jugglers, magicians, and dancers. There were lions, elephants, horses, and dogs. There were clowns, who made them laugh. There was popcorn, who made them munch. There was music, who made them clap. + +Anna and Ben had a lot of fun. They did not want to leave. They thanked Mom and Dad for taking them to the festival. They said, "The circus is the best!" + +Mom and Dad hugged them. They said, "We're glad you enjoyed it. We love you very much." + +They looked outside. The rain had stopped. The sun had come back. The festival was bright and cheerful again. + +Anna and Ben smiled. They said, "Can we see more, Mom, Dad? Please?" + +Mom and Dad laughed. They said, "Of course. Let's go!" +Lily and Tom were hungry. They wanted to eat beef for lunch. But Mom said no. She said beef was too hard for them. She said they had to eat soup and bread. + +Lily and Tom did not like soup and bread. They wanted to eat something else. They had a plan. They waited for Mom to go to the bathroom. Then they ran to the kitchen. They saw a big pot on the stove. They smelled beef. + +"Look, Tom, beef!" Lily said. "Let's take some and eat it." + +"OK, Lily, but be quick. Mom will come back soon." Tom said. + +They opened the pot. They saw a lot of smooth sauce. They saw some pieces of beef. They used a spoon to take some beef. They put it in their mouths. + +But the beef was not good. It was very hot. It burned their tongues. It was very spicy. It made them cough. It was not beef for them. It was beef for Mom and Dad. + +They spit out the beef. They cried. They wanted water. They heard Mom coming back. + +"What are you doing, Lily and Tom?" Mom asked. She saw the pot. She saw the spoon. She saw the beef on the floor. She was angry. + +"Lily and Tom, you are very naughty. You tried to eat our beef. It is not for you. It is too hot and spicy for you. You could get sick. You have to eat your soup and bread. Go to your seats now." Mom said. + +Lily and Tom were sorry. They were sad. They were still hungry. They went to their seats. They ate their soup and bread. They did not like it. But they did not try to eat beef again. They learned their lesson. They had a big surprise. +Ben and Mia were making a cake with Mom. They had to stir the flour, the eggs, the sugar and the butter in a big bowl. Ben liked to stir fast and hard. Mia liked to stir slow and soft. + +"Stir, stir, stir!" Ben said. "We have to make the cake smooth and yummy!" + +"Ben, you are stirring too much!" Mia said. "You are making a mess! Look, the flour is flying out of the bowl!" + +"Sorry, Mia," Ben said. "I just want to help Mom. Can I stir some more?" + +Mom smiled and gave Ben a hug. "You are a good helper, Ben. But you have to be gentle with the cake. If you stir too much, you will make the cake tough and dry. Mia, you are a good helper, too. But you have to be strong with the cake. If you stir too little, you will make the cake lumpy and wet. You have to find a balance. Here, let me show you." + +Mom took the spoon and stirred the cake with a steady and even motion. She scraped the sides of the bowl and mixed everything well. She showed Ben and Mia how to stir the cake just right. + +"Wow, Mom, you are so good at stirring!" Ben said. + +"Yes, Mom, you are the best!" Mia said. + +"Thank you, my sweeties," Mom said. "Now, we have to put the cake in the pan and bake it in the oven. But first, we have to make a wish. Do you know how to make a wish?" + +Ben and Mia nodded. They knew how to make a wish. They had to close their eyes, think of something they wanted, and blow on the cake. + +"Okay, close your eyes and make a wish," Mom said. "But don't tell me what it is. It has to be a secret." + +Ben and Mia closed their eyes and made their wishes. Ben wished for a new bike. Mia wished for a new doll. They blew on the cake and opened their eyes. + +"Did you make your wishes?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom, we did!" Ben and Mia said. + +"Good. Now, let's put the cake in the pan and bake it in the oven. And while we wait, we can make a knot with this ribbon. Do you know how to make a knot?" + +Ben and Mia shook their heads. They didn't know how to make a knot. They only knew how to make a loop. + +"A knot is like a loop, but tighter and stronger," Mom said. "It helps to hold things together. Here, let me show you." + +Mom took the ribbon and made a loop. Then she took the end of the ribbon and passed it through the loop. She pulled the ends and made a knot. + +"See, this is a knot," Mom said. "Can you try to make one?" + +Ben and Mia took the ribbon and tried to make a knot. Ben made a loop, but he pulled the end too hard and broke the ribbon. Mia made a loop, but she pulled the end too weak and made a loose knot. + +"Oops, Ben, you have to be gentle with the ribbon. If you pull too hard, you will break the ribbon. Mia, you have to be strong with the ribbon. If you pull too weak, you will make a loose knot. You have to find a balance. Here, let me help you." + +Mom took the ribbon and helped Ben and Mia make a knot. She showed them how to pull the ends with a steady and even force. She showed them how to make a knot just right. + +"Wow, Mom, you are so good at making knots!" Ben said. + +"Yes, Mom, you are the best!" Mia said. + +"Thank you, my sweeties," Mom said. "Now, we have a knot with this ribbon. We can use it to decorate the cake when it is ready. And guess what? The cake is ready! Let's take it out of the oven and let it cool. Then we can eat it and see if our wishes come true." +Tim and Mia are twins who like to play in the park. They see a big pond with ducks and fish. They run to the pond and want to splash the water. + +"Look, Mia, a duck!" Tim says, pointing to a brown duck with a green head. "Can we feed it?" + +Mia nods and takes out some bread from her pocket. She breaks it into small pieces and throws them to the duck. The duck swims to the bread and eats it. It quacks happily. + +"Can we splash the duck?" Tim asks, moving his hand to the water. + +"No, Tim, don't splash the duck!" Mia says, pulling his hand back. "You will scare it and make it wet. That is not nice." + +"But I want to splash!" Tim says, pouting. + +"Then splash the fish, not the duck," Mia says, pointing to the silver fish that swim near the surface. "They like to splash and play." + +Tim smiles and splashes the fish. The fish jump and splash back. Tim and Mia laugh and have fun. + +But then they hear a loud squawk. They look up and see a big black bird with a yellow beak. It is a crow. It flies to the pond and tries to catch a fish with its beak. The fish swim away and hide. The crow is angry and looks for another prey. + +It sees a nest on a tree near the pond. The nest has three blue eggs inside. The crow wants to eat the eggs. It flies to the nest and tries to grab an egg with its beak. + +But the duck sees the crow and what it is doing. The duck is the mother of the eggs. She loves her eggs and wants to protect them. She flies to the nest and quacks loudly. She pecks the crow with her beak and flaps her wings. She tries to chase the crow away. + +The crow is surprised and scared. It drops the egg it was holding. The egg falls to the ground and breaks. The crow feels a harsh pain in its beak and wing. It flies away and leaves the nest alone. + +The duck lands on the nest and checks her eggs. Two eggs are still safe and warm. One egg is gone and broken. The duck is sad and angry. She quacks sadly and angrily. + +Tim and Mia see what happened. They feel sorry for the duck and her eggs. They want to help her. + +"Can we give her some bread?" Tim asks, holding his bread. + +"Maybe," Mia says, nodding. "But we have to be careful and quiet. We don't want to scare her more." + +They walk slowly and softly to the tree. They hold out their bread to the duck. The duck sees them and their bread. She sees that they are not bad like the crow. She sees that they are kind and gentle. She quacks softly and gratefully. + +She takes some bread from their hands and eats it. She shares some bread with her eggs. She feels a little better and happier. + +Tim and Mia smile and say, "You're welcome, duck. We're sorry about your egg. We hope your other eggs will hatch soon and be healthy and happy." + +The duck nods and says, "Thank you, Tim and Mia. You are good friends. I hope you will come back and see my ducklings when they hatch. They will like to splash and play with you." + +Tim and Mia agree and say, "We will, duck. We will come back and see your ducklings. We like to splash and play with you too." + +They wave goodbye to the duck and her eggs. They walk back to the pond and splash the fish. They have fun and are happy. They are good friends with the duck and the fish. They are good friends with each other. They are good friends with the park. +Jill and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were singers and dancers. They had a stage made of boxes and a curtain made of a sheet. They took turns to perform for each other and their toys. + +"Ben, it's your turn to perform," Jill said. "What are you going to do?" + +"I'm going to sing a song about prunes," Ben said. "Prunes are yummy and good for you. They are dried plums that make you poop." + +Jill giggled. She liked prunes too. She clapped her hands and said, "OK, Ben, let's hear your song." + +Ben cleared his throat and sang: + +"Prunes, prunes, I love prunes +They are sweet and wrinkly and brown +They make me happy and healthy and strong +They help me flush the bad stuff down" + +Jill and the toys cheered and clapped for Ben. He bowed and smiled. He was proud of his song. + +"Thank you, thank you," he said. "Now, Jill, it's your turn to perform. What are you going to do?" + +"I'm going to dance a dance about dead flowers," Jill said. "Dead flowers are sad and droopy and gray. They need water and sun and love to grow again." + +Ben frowned. He didn't like dead flowers. He thought they were scary and ugly. He shook his head and said, "No, Jill, don't dance about dead flowers. Dance about something else. Something happy and pretty and colorful." + +Jill looked at Ben. She saw that he was scared. She didn't want to scare him. She wanted to make him happy. She thought for a moment and said, "OK, Ben, I'll dance about something else. I'll dance about butterflies. Butterflies are happy and pretty and colorful. They fly and flutter and land on flowers." + +Ben smiled. He liked butterflies. He thought they were beautiful and magical. He nodded and said, "Yes, Jill, dance about butterflies. I want to see your dance." + +Jill smiled back. She was glad that Ben liked her idea. She put on her wings and her antenna. She danced and twirled and jumped. She pretended to be a butterfly. + +Ben and the toys watched and clapped for Jill. She looked like a real butterfly. She was graceful and lovely. She bowed and giggled. She was happy with her dance. + +"Thank you, thank you," she said. "You are the best audience ever." + +Jill and Ben hugged and kissed. They were the best performers ever. They loved to play in the garden. They loved each other. They were happy. +Ben was very happy. He was going to a party. His friend Sam invited him. Sam was gifted. He could count very well. He could count to ten and more. + +Ben wanted to give Sam a gift. He looked for a gift in his room. He saw his toy cars. He liked his toy cars. He counted them. He had six toy cars. He thought Sam would like them too. + +He put his toy cars in a bag. He went to the party with his mom. He saw Sam and his mom. He said hello. He gave Sam the bag. He said, "This is for you. I counted them. There are six toy cars." + +Sam opened the bag. He smiled. He said, "Thank you, Ben. I like toy cars. You are very kind. I counted them too. There are six toy cars. You are gifted too. You can count very well." + +Ben and Sam hugged. They played with the toy cars. They had fun. They counted the toy cars together. They counted to six and more. They were happy. They were friends. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play chess. Chess is a game with black and white pieces. They move the pieces on a board with squares. + +One day, Tom and Sam are playing chess at Tom's house. Tom has a green piece that looks like a horse. Sam has a white piece that looks like a castle. Tom moves his green horse and says, "Check!" + +Sam looks at the board. He sees that Tom's green horse can take his white king. He is sad. He does not want to lose. He says, "No fair! Your green horse is too fast!" + +Tom says, "That's the rule. You have to move your king or I win." + +Sam does not like the rule. He is angry. He grabs the board and splits it in half. The pieces fall on the floor. Tom is shocked. He says, "Hey! What are you doing? You broke my chess!" + +Sam says, "I don't care. I don't like chess. Chess is boring and hard." + +Tom is hurt. He says, "You are not my friend. You are mean and bad. Go away!" + +Sam runs away. He feels sorry. He knows he was wrong. He wants to say sorry to Tom. But he does not know how. He wishes he did not split the chess. He wishes he could play with Tom again. +Lily and Tom are playing in the bath. They have a lot of toys and bubbles. They like to splash and make noise. Lily has a yellow duck and Tom has a blue boat. + +"Look, Lily, I can make my boat go fast!" Tom says. He pushes his boat with his hand and it zooms across the water. + +"Wow, Tom, that's cool!" Lily says. She squeezes her duck and it quacks. "My duck can talk!" + +They laugh and have fun. Then Mom comes in with a bottle of shampoo. She says it is time to wash their hair. + +"Can I have the shampoo, Mom?" Tom asks. He likes to make foam on his head. + +"Sure, Tom, here you go. But be careful not to get it in your eyes." Mom says. She gives him the shampoo and helps him squeeze some on his palm. + +Tom rubs the shampoo on his hair and makes a big mohawk. He looks at Lily and says, "Look, Lily, I have a funny hair!" + +Lily giggles and says, "You look silly, Tom!" + +Mom smiles and says, "You both look silly. But you also look clean and shiny. Now let's rinse off the shampoo and get out of the bath." + +She turns on the shower and sprays water on their heads. They close their eyes and feel the water wash away the shampoo. They open their eyes and see the bubbles go down the drain. + +"Bye, bye, bubbles!" Lily says. She waves to the bubbles. + +"Bye, bye, bubbles!" Tom says. He waves too. + +They get out of the bath and Mom wraps them in soft towels. She dries their hair and their bodies. She gives them each a hug and a kiss. + +"Are you hungry, kids?" She asks. + +"Yes, Mom, we are hungry!" They say. + +"Good, because I have a delicious surprise for you. Come on, let's go to the kitchen and see what it is." She says. + +They follow Mom to the kitchen, curious and excited. They wonder what the delicious surprise is. Maybe it is cake, or ice cream, or pizza. They can't wait to find out. They love Mom and her surprises. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big job. They are animal rescuers. They help animals that are hurt or lost. + +One day, they see a bird in a tree. The bird has a broken wing. It cannot fly. It makes a sad sound. Lila and Tom want to help the bird. + +They get a box and a towel. They climb the tree. They are careful. They do not want to scare the bird. They talk to the bird softly. + +"Hello, bird. We are here to help you. Do not be afraid. We are animal rescuers. We will take you to the vet. The vet will make you better." + +The bird trusts Lila and Tom. It lets them wrap the towel around it. They put the bird in the box. They climb down the tree. They run to the vet. + +The vet is happy to see Lila and Tom. He says they did a good job. He says the bird is wild. It belongs to the sky. He will fix the bird's wing. He will let the bird go when it is ready. + +Lila and Tom are proud. They hug the bird. They say goodbye. They hope the bird will be happy. They go back to the park. They look for more animals to rescue. They love their job. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the field. They ran, jumped, and rolled on the grass. They saw many flowers, bugs, and birds. They had fun. + +One day, they saw a big balloon in the sky. It was red and yellow and shiny. It looked like a toy. They wanted to touch it. + +"Let's go and see the balloon!" Lily said. + +"Yes, let's go!" Ben agreed. + +They ran towards the balloon. But it was very far away. They ran and ran, but it did not get closer. They got tired and thirsty. + +"Maybe we can lift each other and reach the balloon," Ben said. + +"OK, I'll lift you first," Lily said. + +She tried to lift Ben, but he was too heavy. She fell down and hurt her knee. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she cried. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. Are you OK?" Ben asked. + +He helped her stand up and hugged her. + +"I'm OK, Ben. But I don't think we can get the balloon. It's too distant," Lily said. + +They looked at the balloon again. It was still in the sky, but it looked smaller and fainter. + +"Maybe the balloon is not for us. Maybe it belongs to someone else," Ben said. + +"Maybe you're right, Ben. Maybe we should be happy with what we have," Lily said. + +They decided to go back to the field. They picked some flowers, chased some bugs, and sang with some birds. They had fun. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be greedy and chase things that are not yours. Be grateful and enjoy what you have. +Lily liked to make books. She used paper, crayons, and stickers to draw and write stories. She had many books in her room. She wanted to share them with other kids. + +One day, she asked her mom, "Can I take my books to the library?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a very nice idea, Lily. But the library already has many books. Maybe you can make a library of your own." + +Lily thought that was a good idea. She found a big box and put her books inside. She wrote "Lily's Library" on the box with a marker. She asked her mom to help her carry the box to the park. + +At the park, she saw some kids playing. She called them, "Hey, do you want to read my books? They are free. This is my library." + +The kids were curious and came to see her books. They liked the colorful pictures and the funny stories. They thanked Lily and said, "You are very kind and humble. You make good books." + +Lily was happy. She made new friends and shared her books. She felt like a real librarian. She said, "Thank you for reading my books. You can borrow them and bring them back later. Or you can make your own books and add them to my library." + +The kids nodded and smiled. They liked Lily's library. They wanted to make books too. They said, "You are very smart and creative. You make a good library." + +Lily and the kids had fun reading and making books. They learned new words and new things. They became a book club. They loved Lily's library. +Tom and Lily were playing in the yard. They saw a big gray box near the fence. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tom said. + +"Maybe it has toys or candy!" Lily said. + +They ran to the box and tried to lift the lid. But it was too heavy and stuck. + +"Help me, Lily!" Tom said. + +"I'm trying, Tom!" Lily said. + +They pulled and pushed, but the box did not open. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud bark. It was Max, the neighbor's dog. He was big and scary. He did not like Tom and Lily. He wanted to chase them and bite them. + +"Max is coming!" Lily said. + +"Run, Tom, run!" Tom said. + +They let go of the box and ran to the house. They slammed the door behind them. Max could not get in. He barked and scratched at the door, but he could not open it. + +Tom and Lily were safe. They hugged each other and breathed hard. + +"Wow, that was close!" Tom said. + +"Yeah, that was scary!" Lily said. + +They looked at each other and smiled. + +"Maybe we should not open the gray box," Tom said. + +"Maybe we should prevent Max from coming to our yard," Lily said. + +They nodded and agreed. They decided to play with their own toys and candy inside the house. They did not want to see the gray box or Max again. They were happy and safe. +One day, a little fox was very hungry. He ran around the forest, looking for something to eat. He saw a big mushroom under a tree. It looked yummy and juicy. The little fox wanted to eat the mushroom, but it was too high for him. He tried to jump, but he could not reach it. + +The little fox had an idea. He saw a long branch on the ground. He picked it up with his mouth and ran back to the mushroom. He put the branch under the mushroom and pushed hard. The branch bent like a bow and lifted the mushroom up. The little fox was happy. He stretched his neck and opened his mouth to bite the mushroom. + +But the branch was not strong enough. It snapped and broke. The mushroom flew into the air and landed on the head of a big bear. The bear was sleeping under another tree. He woke up and roared. He saw the little fox and the broken branch. He was angry and hungry. He chased the little fox, who ran away as fast as he could. + +The little fox was scared and sorry. He wished he had not been greedy and tried to eat the big mushroom. He learned a lesson. He decided to look for smaller and safer things to eat. He found some berries and nuts and shared them with his friends. They said the berries and nuts were great and thanked him. The little fox was glad and smiled. He forgot about the mushroom and the bear. He had a good day. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they also like to jump on their bed. Their mom says no, but they do it anyway. + +One day, they jump very high and very hard. They hear a loud noise. The bed breaks! The mattress falls to the floor. The bed frame is bent and cracked. Tim and Sam are scared. They run to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, we broke the bed!" they cry. + +Mom is angry. She goes to their room. She sees the mess. She shakes her head. + +"What did I tell you about jumping on the bed?" she asks. + +"Sorry, mom, we forgot," they say. + +Mom sighs. She calls dad. Dad comes home. He looks at the bed. He is not happy. + +"How did you do this?" he asks. + +"We jumped too much," they say. + +Dad shakes his head. He goes to the garage. He gets some tools. He tries to fix the bed. But it is too broken. He cannot fix it. + +"We need a new bed," he says. + +Mom nods. She goes to the phone. She calls the store. She orders a new bed. She tells Tim and Sam to help her clean the room. + +The next day, the new bed arrives. It is big and strong. It has a fat mattress and a thick blanket. It looks very cozy. Tim and Sam are excited. They want to try the new bed. + +"Can we jump on it, mom?" they ask. + +Mom shakes her head. She remembers the old bed. She does not want to buy another one. + +"No, you cannot jump on it," she says. "You can only sleep on it. And you have to be careful. This bed is very special. It can fill up with air. If you jump on it, it might pop. And then you will have no bed at all." + +Tim and Sam are curious. They want to see the air. They look at the bed. They see a small button. It says "inflate". + +"What does that mean?" they ask. + +Mom explains. She says that if they press the button, the bed will fill up with air. It will become bigger and softer. But they have to be gentle. They cannot poke it or bounce on it. + +Tim and Sam nod. They understand. They promise to be good. They thank mom and dad for the new bed. They hug them. They go to their room. They get ready for bed. They put on their pajamas. They brush their teeth. They climb on the bed. They feel the fat mattress. They pull the thick blanket. They snuggle together. They are happy. + +They look at the button. They are tempted. They want to press it. They want to see the air. They want to feel the bed grow. They whisper to each other. + +"Should we do it?" Tim asks. + +"I don't know," Sam says. + +"Mom and dad are asleep," Tim says. + +"They won't know," Sam says. + +They look at each other. They smile. They reach for the button. They press it. They hear a hiss. The bed starts to fill up with air. It becomes bigger and softer. They giggle. They feel the bed rise. They feel the bed stretch. They feel the bed push. They feel the bed pop. + +They scream. They fly. They land. They cry. + +Mom and dad wake up. They hear the noise. They run to the room. They see the mess. They see the bed. It is flat and torn. They see Tim and Sam. They are on the floor. They are hurt and scared. + +"What did you do?" they ask. + +"We pressed the button," they say. + +"Why did you do that?" they ask. + +"We wanted to see the air," they say. + +Mom and dad shake their heads. They are angry. They are sad. They are tired. They have to buy another bed. They have to teach Tim and Sam a lesson. They have to fill up their room with no toys and no books. They have to fill up their ears with no stories and no songs. They have to fill up their mouths with no cookies and no candy. They have to fill up their hearts with no fun and no love. + +Just kidding. They don't do that. They hug Tim and Sam. They tell them they love them. They tell them they are sorry. They tell them they are silly. They tell them they are lucky. They tell them they are safe. They tell them they are sorry. They tell them they are sorry. They tell them they are sorry. + +They get a new bed. They get a new button. They get a new rule. They get a new story. They get a new lesson. They get a new chance. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys, but sometimes they disagree. They disagree about who gets the red car, or the big doll, or the shiny ball. When they disagree, they shout and cry and make a lot of noise. + +One day, Ben and Mia are playing with their blocks. They want to build a tower, but they disagree about how to do it. Ben wants to use all the blue blocks, and Mia wants to use all the yellow blocks. They start to argue and pull the blocks from each other. The tower falls down and the blocks scatter everywhere. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Ben and Mia with grumpy faces and tears in their eyes. She also sees a tooth on the floor. It is Ben's tooth. He lost it when he pulled a block from Mia. Mom picks up the tooth and hugs Ben. She says, "Oh, Ben, you lost your tooth! That must hurt. Let me see your mouth." + +Ben opens his mouth and Mom looks at the gap where his tooth was. She says, "Don't worry, Ben. Your tooth will grow back soon. And maybe the tooth fairy will come and give you a coin for your tooth. But you have to be good and share your toys with Mia. Do you understand?" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, Mom. I'm sorry, Mia. I was mean to you. Can we be friends again?" Mia nods and says, "Yes, Ben. I'm sorry, too. Can we build the tower together?" Ben and Mia hug and say, "We love you, Mom." Mom smiles and says, "I love you, too. Now, let's put your tooth under your pillow and clean up the blocks. Then we can have some cookies and milk." + +The moral of the story is: Disagreeing is normal, but you should not fight or hurt each other. You should be kind and respectful and try to find a way to cooperate. Sharing is caring, and it makes everyone happy. +Tim and Sam 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, Tim sees a new car in Sam's room. It is red and shiny and has a big number on it. Tim wants the car very much. He thinks Sam will not share it with him. He waits until Sam goes to the bathroom. Then he takes the car and runs away. + +Sam comes back and sees that his car is gone. He is very sad and angry. He looks for Tim and sees him outside. Tim is playing with the car on the sidewalk. He makes it go very fast. He likes the speed of the car. + +Sam runs after Tim and shouts, "Stop! That is my car! You stole it from me!" Tim hears Sam and gets scared. He tries to run away with the car, but he trips and falls. The car flies out of his hand and hits a tree. It breaks into pieces. + +Tim and Sam both cry. They are hurt and sorry. They say sorry to each other and hug. They go back to Sam's room and play with the other cars. They share and take turns. They are friends again. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play with blocks. They make towers and houses and cars with the blocks. Sometimes they write words with the blocks. They know some letters. + +One day, they are playing with blocks in Ben's room. Ben makes a word with the blocks. He writes "cat". He likes cats. He shows Sam his word. + +"Look, Sam, I made a word. It is cat. Cat is a nice word," Ben says. + +Sam looks at Ben's word. He does not like cats. He likes dogs. He wants to make a word with the blocks too. He sees a gray block. He takes the gray block and replaces the C in Ben's word with the gray block. He writes "dat". He does not know what dat means, but he thinks it is funny. + +"Look, Ben, I made a word too. It is dat. Dat is a funny word," Sam says. + +Ben looks at Sam's word. He does not like dat. He likes cat. He thinks Sam ruined his word. He gets angry. + +"Sam, you are bad. You changed my word. You broke my spell. Give me back my C. I want cat, not dat," Ben says. + +Sam does not want to give back the C. He likes dat. He thinks Ben is mean. He gets angry too. + +"Ben, you are mean. You do not share your blocks. You want all the words. I like dat. Dat is my word. You can not have the C," Sam says. + +They start to fight over the C. They pull and push and shout. They knock over the blocks. They make a mess. + +Ben's mom hears the noise. She comes to Ben's room. She sees the mess. She sees Ben and Sam fighting. She is not happy. + +"Ben, Sam, what are you doing? Why are you fighting? Why are you making a mess? Stop it right now," Ben's mom says. + +Ben and Sam stop fighting. They look at Ben's mom. They feel sorry. + +"Sorry, mom. Sorry, Ben. Sorry, Sam. We were playing with blocks. We were making words. We had a fight. We made a mess," they say. + +Ben's mom sighs. She tells them to clean up the mess. She tells them to say sorry to each other. She tells them to play nicely. She tells them to share the blocks. She tells them to learn more words. + +Ben and Sam do what Ben's mom says. They clean up the mess. They say sorry to each other. They hug. They play nicely. They share the blocks. They learn more words. They make more spells. They have fun. +Tom and Anna like to play in the big field near their house. They run and jump and roll on the green grass. Sometimes they see cows and sheep and birds. They are happy and have fun. + +One day, they see a big hill in the field. They want to climb it and see what is on the other side. They hold hands and start to walk up the hill. Tom is brave and excited. Anna is nervous and scared. She thinks the hill is too high and steep. + +"Come on, Anna, don't be afraid. It will be fun," Tom says. + +"I don't know, Tom. What if we fall? What if there are monsters on the other side?" Anna says. + +"Don't be silly, Anna. There are no monsters. And we won't fall. We are strong and careful," Tom says. + +They keep walking up the hill. They are almost at the top. They can see the blue sky and the white clouds. They smile and laugh. + +But then, Tom steps on a loose rock. He slips and falls. He rolls down the hill. He screams and cries. Anna is shocked and scared. She runs after him. She tries to catch him. She falls too. She rolls down the hill. She screams and cries too. + +They both land on the bottom of the hill. They are hurt and dirty and sad. They hug each other and cry. They are sorry and scared. + +A farmer hears their cries. He comes to help them. He is kind and gentle. He picks them up and carries them to his house. He cleans their wounds and gives them milk and cookies. He calls their parents and tells them what happened. He says they are okay and they can come and get them. + +Tom and Anna are grateful and sorry. They thank the farmer and apologize for playing on his hill. They promise to be more careful and respectful. They hug the farmer and wait for their parents. + +They learn a lesson. They still like to play in the field, but they don't climb the hill anymore. They are happy and have fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They saw a big bird in the sky. It was black and white and had a long neck. Lily wanted to know what it was. + +"Mom, what is that bird?" she asked. + +"That is a stork, Lily. It is a bird that lives in the wild. It can fly very high and far. Sometimes people say it brings babies to their homes, but that is just a story," mom explained. + +Ben was curious too. He wanted to know why the stork had a long neck. + +"Mom, why does it have a long neck?" he asked. + +"It has a long neck because it helps it catch fish and frogs in the water. It can also see better over the grass and trees. It is a very clever bird," mom explained. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They thought the stork was amazing. They watched it fly away until it was a small dot in the sky. They wished they could fly too. They decided to pretend they were storks and ran around the park with their arms outstretched. Mom smiled and joined them. They had a lot of fun. +Tim and Kim like to play with boxes. They find big boxes and small boxes and make them into houses and cars and boats. One day, they find a very big box in the yard. It is brown and has words on it, but they do not know what they say. + +"Let's make this box into a boat!" says Tim. "We can sail on the water and have fun!" + +"OK!" says Kim. "But how do we make it into a boat?" + +Tim thinks for a moment. He sees a hose and a bucket. He has an idea. He fills the bucket with water and pours it on the box. He does it again and again, until the box is wet and soft. + +"Look, Kim!" he says. "The box is a boat now! It is soak and bendy, like a boat!" + +Kim is not sure. She thinks the box looks soggy and floppy, not like a boat. But she does not want to make Tim sad. She smiles and nods. She gets into the box with Tim. They pretend to sail on the water and have fun. + +But soon, the box starts to fall apart. It tears and rips and makes holes. The water gets inside the box and makes them wet and cold. They try to get out, but the box is too tight. They are stuck in the box. + +"Help!" they cry. "We are stuck in the box!" + +Mom hears them and comes to the yard. She sees them in the box and laughs. She helps them out and gives them towels. She tells them to dry off and change their clothes. + +"Next time, don't soak the box," she says. "It is not a good boat. It is a good box." + +Tim and Kim nod. They are sorry for soaking the box. They hug Mom and say thank you. They go inside and change their clothes. They decide to play with something else. They still like boxes, but they do not want to soak them anymore. +Tim and Mia liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They could build towers, houses, cars and animals with their blocks. They had fun every day with their blocks. + +One day, Tim and Mia decided to make a big castle with their blocks. They worked hard and used all their blocks. They made walls, towers, gates and flags. They were very proud of their castle. They wanted to show it to their mom and dad. + +But before they could show their castle, they had to store their blocks. Mom and dad said they had to store their blocks in the box when they were done playing. They said it was good to keep their blocks clean and safe. They said it was bad to leave their blocks on the floor. + +Tim and Mia did not want to store their blocks. They wanted to keep their castle. They thought their castle was original and beautiful. They thought mom and dad would like their castle. They thought they could store their blocks later. + +They left their castle on the floor and went to find mom and dad. But when they came back, they saw something terrible. Their dog, Spot, had found their castle. He had knocked it down with his paws and tail. He had chewed some of their blocks and scattered the rest. He had made a big mess. + +Tim and Mia cried. They were very sad and angry. They had lost their castle and some of their blocks. They had not stored their blocks like mom and dad said. They had been bad. They wished they had listened. They learned a hard lesson. +Sam and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they found a big orange tent. It was near the trees. They wanted to go inside. + +"Let's unite and see what's in the tent," Sam said. "Maybe there are toys or candy." + +"OK, but we have to be careful," Lily said. "Maybe there are bugs or snakes." + +They held hands and walked to the tent. They opened the flap and peeked inside. It was dark and smelly. They saw something move. + +"Hello, kids," a voice said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +They screamed and ran away. But it was too late. The voice belonged to a big bad wolf. He jumped out of the tent and chased them. He was hungry and angry. He caught them and ate them. He was happy and full. + +The end. +Tom is a cat who likes tuna. He likes tuna a lot. He likes tuna more than milk, more than mice, more than anything. He always wants tuna for breakfast, lunch and dinner. + +But Tom has a problem. His owner, Ann, does not always give him tuna. Sometimes she gives him dry food, or chicken, or vegetables. Tom does not like these foods. He thinks they are yucky. He only wants tuna. + +One day, Tom sees a big can of tuna on the kitchen counter. He is very happy. He jumps on the counter and tries to open the can. But the can is hard to open. He pushes it with his paws, he bites it with his teeth, he scratches it with his claws. But the can does not open. + +Then, Tom sees a string on the can. He thinks the string can help him open the can. He pulls the string with his mouth. But the string is not for opening the can. The string is for tying the can. The string is a trap. + +The string tightens around Tom's neck. It hurts him. He cannot breathe. He cannot meow. He cannot move. He is scared. He is sad. He wishes he did not want tuna so much. He wishes Ann would come and help him. He wishes he could say sorry. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to climb on the big slide and go down fast. But there was a problem. An elderly man was sitting on the bench near the slide. He had a big dog with him. The dog was barking and growling at Tom and Lily. They were scared of the dog. + +"Go away, dog!" Tom shouted. "We want to play on the slide!" + +The elderly man looked at Tom and Lily. He was angry. He did not like children. He did not like noise. He did not like fun. + +"Be quiet, you little brats!" he yelled. "This is my bench and my dog. You have no right to be here. Go find another park!" + +Tom and Lily felt sad and angry. They did not want to leave. They liked this park. They liked this slide. They did not think the elderly man and his dog were nice. + +"Please, mister, can we play on the slide?" Lily asked. "We won't bother you or your dog. We just want to have fun." + +The elderly man snorted. He did not care what Lily said. He did not want to share. He wanted to be alone. + +"No, you can't!" he said. "Now get lost, or I'll sic my dog on you!" + +The dog barked louder. It looked mean. It looked hungry. It looked like it wanted to bite Tom and Lily. + +Tom and Lily were very scared. They did not know what to do. They wanted to run away, but they also wanted to stand up to the elderly man and his dog. They wished they had more power. + +Then they saw something. On the other side of the park, there was a big tree. The tree had long branches and green leaves. The tree looked strong. The tree looked friendly. The tree looked like it could help Tom and Lily. + +Tom and Lily had an idea. They ran to the tree. They stretched their arms and legs. They climbed up the tree. They reached the top of the tree. They felt safe. They felt happy. They felt powerful. + +"Ha ha, look at us!" Tom said. "We are on the tree! We are higher than you and your dog! We are not afraid of you!" + +Lily giggled. She agreed with Tom. She felt proud. She felt brave. She felt free. + +"Yay, we are on the tree!" she said. "We can see everything! We can play on the tree! We don't need your slide!" + +The elderly man and his dog were surprised. They did not expect Tom and Lily to climb the tree. They did not like that Tom and Lily were on the tree. They did not like that Tom and Lily were happy. + +"Get down from there, you little monkeys!" the elderly man shouted. "You are trespassing on my tree! You are making too much noise! You are ruining my peace!" + +The dog barked louder. It jumped and scratched. It tried to reach Tom and Lily. It tried to scare Tom and Lily. + +But Tom and Lily were not scared. They were not bothered. They were not listening. They were having fun. They were playing on the tree. They were enjoying the park. They were ignoring the elderly man and his dog. They were stretching their power. +Sara and Ben are friends who like to play music. Sara has a drum and Ben has a guitar. They make songs together and have fun. + +One day, they want to play a new song. Sara says, "Let's play a fast song with loud drums and guitar." Ben says, "No, let's play a slow song with soft drums and guitar." They disagree. They do not want to play the same song. + +They try to play their own songs, but they do not sound good. They make too much noise and they do not listen to each other. They get angry and stop playing. They do not talk to each other. + +A musician walks by and hears them. He says, "Hello, I am a musician. I play the piano. I like your music, but it sounds better when you play together. Why don't you try to play a song that has both fast and slow parts, loud and soft parts? That is called modern music. It is fun and different." + +Sara and Ben think about it. They say, "Okay, let's try it." They listen to the musician and he shows them how to play modern music. They try to play a song that has both fast and slow parts, loud and soft parts. They like it. It sounds good. They smile and thank the musician. They agree. They are happy. They play music together and have fun. +Anna likes to play with her blocks. She has many blocks of different colors and shapes. She can make a stack of blocks as high as her head. She is very proud of her stack. + +One day, her brother Tom comes to her room. He sees her stack of blocks and wants to play too. He does not ask Anna. He just takes some blocks from her stack and makes his own stack. Anna is angry. She says, "No, Tom! Those are my blocks! Give them back!" + +Tom does not listen. He takes more blocks from her stack and makes his stack bigger. Anna's stack gets smaller and smaller. She is very angry. She shouts, "Stop, Tom! Stop!" + +Tom does not stop. He takes the last block from her stack and puts it on his stack. Anna's stack is gone. She is very, very angry. She runs to Tom and pushes his stack. His stack falls down and the blocks scatter everywhere. Tom is angry too. He cries, "Hey, Anna! Why did you do that?" + +Anna and Tom start to fight. They hit and kick and pull each other's hair. They make a lot of noise. Their mom hears them and comes to their room. She sees the mess and the fight. She is angry too. She says, "Stop, Anna! Stop, Tom! What are you doing?" + +Anna and Tom stop fighting. They look at their mom. They are scared. They know they are in trouble. They kneel on the floor and say, "Sorry, mom. Sorry." + +Their mom sighs. She says, "You should not fight over blocks. You should share and play nicely. Now, pick up the blocks and put them away. Then, hug and say sorry to each other." + +Anna and Tom do what their mom says. They pick up the blocks and put them away. They hug and say sorry to each other. They are not angry anymore. They are friends again. They decide to make a new stack of blocks together. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were having a tea party with their stuffed animals. They had a big pink cup and a small blue cup. They filled them with water from the sink. Lily pretended it was lemonade and Ben pretended it was juice. + +"Would you like some lemonade, Mr. Bear?" Lily asked, holding the pink cup to her furry friend. "It tastes very sweet and sour." + +"Yes, please, Lily," Mr. Bear said in a deep voice. "You are very kind and polite." + +Lily poured some water into Mr. Bear's mouth and smiled. She loved playing with him. He was so soft and adorable. + +"Would you like some juice, Ms. Bunny?" Ben asked, holding the blue cup to his fluffy friend. "It tastes very fruity and yummy." + +"Yes, please, Ben," Ms. Bunny said in a high voice. "You are very generous and friendly." + +Ben poured some water into Ms. Bunny's mouth and giggled. He loved playing with her. She was so cute and adorable. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other and clinked their cups together. + +"Cheers!" they said, and drank their water. They felt very happy and proud. They had the best tea party ever. +Tom and Lily went to the mall with Mom. They liked to see the big shops and the colorful toys. Mom said they could buy one toy each, but they had to be careful with their money. + +Tom and Lily each had five coins in their pockets. They counted them before they entered the toy store. "One, two, three, four, five," they said together. They looked at the toys and tried to find the ones they liked best. + +Tom saw a big truck with wheels and lights. He wanted to play with it. He looked at the price tag. It said six coins. He was sad. He did not have enough money. He asked Mom if she could give him one more coin. Mom said no. She said he had to choose a toy he could afford. + +Lily saw a doll with a dress and a hat. She wanted to hug it. She looked at the price tag. It said four coins. She was happy. She had enough money. She took the doll to the cashier and gave him four coins. She got one coin back as change. She thanked the cashier and smiled. + +Tom was still looking for a toy. He saw a car with stickers and a horn. He liked it. He looked at the price tag. It said five coins. He was glad. He had enough money. He took the car to the cashier and gave him five coins. He did not get any change. He thanked the cashier and frowned. + +Tom and Lily met Mom at the exit. They showed her their toys. Mom said they were nice. She asked them if they were happy. Lily said yes. She said she loved her doll and she still had one coin left. She said she could save it for later. Tom said no. He said he liked his car but he had no money left. He said he wished he had one more coin. + +Mom hugged them both. She said they learned a lesson. She said they had to be careful with their money and think before they buy. She said sometimes it is better to buy something cheaper and have some money left than to buy something expensive and have no money left. She said they could use their money for other things, like books or ice cream. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said they understood. They said they would be more careful next time. They said they were sorry for being greedy. Mom said it was okay. She said she loved them anyway. She said they could still have fun with their toys. They said they loved her too. They said they could still have fun at the mall. They held hands and walked to the car. +Lila and Sam were fish who lived in a big reef. They liked to swim and play with their friends. One day, they saw a white boat on the water. It looked shiny and fun. + +"Let's go see the boat!" Lila said. + +"No, it's too far and too dangerous," Sam said. "The boat might hurt us or the people might catch us." + +"But I want to try," Lila said. "Maybe the people are nice and have food for us." + +Lila swam away from the reef and towards the boat. Sam followed her, worried and scared. + +When they got close to the boat, they saw a big net hanging from it. The net had many fish inside, and they looked sad and scared. + +"Help us, help us!" the fish cried. "The people are bad, they want to take us away from our home!" + +Lila and Sam were shocked and scared. They wanted to help the fish, but they didn't know how. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. The boat started to move, and the net started to lift up. + +"Swim away, swim away!" Sam shouted. + +But it was too late. Lila was too close to the net, and it caught her. She was trapped inside with the other fish. + +"Help me, help me!" Lila cried. + +Sam was very sad and scared. He wanted to help Lila, but he couldn't. He watched as the boat took her away from him and from their home. + +He wished he had listened to Sam and stayed in the reef. He learned that some things are too dangerous to try, and that home is the safest place to be. +Sara liked to play on the beach. She liked to make sand castles and look for shells. She also liked to go in the water, but her mom did not permit her to go too far. She said the tide was too strong and could pull her away. + +One day, Sara saw a big wave coming. She wanted to feel it splash on her feet. She thought she was very independent and brave. She ran towards the water, even though her mom was not looking. She did not listen to her mom's rule. + +But the wave was bigger and faster than Sara thought. It knocked her down and dragged her into the water. Sara was scared and cold. She could not see her mom or the beach. She cried for help. + +Her mom heard her cry and ran to the water. She saw Sara's head bobbing in the water. She was very worried and angry. She jumped into the water and swam to Sara. She grabbed her and pulled her back to the shore. + +She hugged Sara and checked if she was okay. She was glad Sara was not hurt, but she was also very upset. She scolded Sara for not obeying her and for being foolish. She said Sara could have drowned or been lost. She said Sara had to learn to respect the tide and listen to her mom. + +Sara felt sorry and ashamed. She realized she was not so independent and brave. She was just reckless and silly. She apologized to her mom and promised to never do that again. She said she loved her mom and thanked her for saving her. + +Her mom forgave her and kissed her. She said she loved her too and wanted her to be safe. She said Sara could still play on the beach, but only with her mom's permission and supervision. She said Sara could still be independent and brave, but also smart and careful. Sara agreed and hugged her mom. They went back to their sand castle and played together. +Lily and Ben were playing knights and dragons in the garden. Lily had a cardboard sword and Ben had a plastic helmet. They pretended to fight the dragon, which was a big stuffed toy. + +"Roar!" the dragon said. "You cannot beat me, I am too strong and scary!" + +"We are not afraid of you, dragon!" Lily said. "We are brave knights and we will protect the castle!" + +Ben nodded and swung his sword at the dragon. The dragon dodged and bit Ben's helmet. Ben fell down and cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The dragon hurt me!" Ben said. + +Lily ran to help Ben. She saw a red mark on his forehead. She felt sorry for Ben, but she also wanted to win the game. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Lily asked. "Do you want to keep playing?" + +Ben shook his head. He was tired and sore. He did not want to play anymore. + +"No, I don't want to play," Ben said. "I surrender, dragon. You win." + +The dragon smiled and let go of Ben's helmet. He hugged Ben and Lily. + +"Yay, I win!" the dragon said. "But you are both very brave knights. Do you want to be my friends?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They smiled and nodded. + +"Yes, we want to be your friends, dragon," Lily said. "You are a nice dragon, after all." + +The dragon was happy. He invited Lily and Ben to his cave, which was a big cardboard box. They played together until it was time for lunch. + +They had so much fun that they decided to play knights and dragons again on Wednesday. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big hole in the ground. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go in the hole," Ben said. + +"No, it's dark and scary," Lily said. + +"Come on, don't be a baby," Ben said. "I'll go first and you follow me." + +Ben jumped in the hole. Lily was afraid, but she did not want to be alone. She jumped in the hole too. + +They landed on something hard and cold. It was a skull. It had no eyes, no nose, no mouth. It was very old and dirty. + +"Wow, look at this," Ben said. "It's a skull. Maybe it was a pirate or a king." + +He picked up the skull and held it in his hands. He laughed and said, "Hello, Mr. Skull. Do you want a kiss?" + +He kissed the skull on the cheek. But the skull was not happy. It bit Ben on the lip. Ben screamed and dropped the skull. His lip was bleeding and it hurt a lot. + +"Help, help!" Ben cried. "The skull bit me!" + +Lily was scared and ran to Ben. She tried to help him, but she did not know what to do. She looked for a way out of the hole, but it was too high and dark. She could not see anything. + +They were trapped in the hole with the skull. They cried and cried, but no one heard them. They were very sleepy, but they could not sleep. They were very hungry, but they had nothing to eat. They were very thirsty, but they had nothing to drink. + +They wished they had listened to Lily and stayed away from the hole. But it was too late. They were sorry, but sorry did not help. + +The moral of the story is: Do not go into dark and scary places. Do not kiss things that do not want to be kissed. Do not be brave when you should be careful. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with toys, draw pictures and read books. They also liked to share their snacks and jokes. Everyone in their class thought they were very popular. + +One day, they found a new lamp in the corner of the room. It was shiny and colorful. It had buttons and sounds. Ben and Lily both wanted to play with it. They ran to the lamp and grabbed it. + +"Let me have it!" Ben said. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. + +They pulled and pushed the lamp. They did not want to share. They started to quarrel. + +"Stop it, you two!" Miss Rose, their teacher, said. She came to the lamp and took it away. "This lamp is not a toy. It is for learning. You have to wait your turn and be nice to each other." + +Ben and Lily felt ashamed. They let go of the lamp and looked at the floor. They did not like to quarrel. They liked to be friends. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said. + +They hugged and smiled. They decided to play with something else. They found a puzzle and a ball. They helped each other and had fun. They forgot about the lamp. They were happy again. +Sara liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. She would sneak into her mom's closet and take out some dresses and shoes and hats. She would put them on and look at herself in the mirror. She felt like a princess. + +But one day, her mom saw her playing with her clothes. She was not happy. She said, "Sara, these are my clothes, not yours. You are not allowed to play with them. You can make them dirty or tear them. And you can hurt yourself with the shoes. They are too big for you." + +Sara felt sad. She did not want to make her mom angry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to look pretty like you. Can I play with some of your old clothes?" + +Her mom thought for a moment. She said, "Okay, Sara. I have some old clothes that I don't wear anymore. You can play with them, but only in your room. And you have to hang them back on the hangers when you are done. Do you understand?" + +Sara nodded. She said, "Yes, mom. Thank you, mom. I love you, mom." She hugged her mom and ran to her room. She found a box of old clothes that her mom gave her. She opened it and saw some colorful dresses and skirts and blouses. She also saw some hats and scarves and necklaces. She was very happy. + +She took out some clothes and tried them on. She found a pink dress with flowers and a blue hat with a ribbon. She put them on and looked at herself in the mirror. She smiled. She felt like a princess. She did not care that the clothes were smelly and old. She felt pretty and happy. She said, "I love dress-up!" +Sam and Lily liked to play in the park. They saw a bird in a tree. The bird was big and strong. It had black and white feathers and a yellow beak. + +"Look, a bird!" Sam said. "I want to touch it." + +"No, Sam, leave the bird alone," Lily said. "It might bite you." + +But Sam did not listen. He climbed the tree and reached for the bird. The bird did not like that. It flapped its wings and pecked at Sam's hand. Sam cried out in pain and let go of the branch. He fell to the ground and hurt his head. + +Lily ran to Sam and hugged him. She called for help. A man came and took Sam to the hospital. The bird flew away. Sam and Lily did not play in the park again. They were sad and scared. +Sam and Lily were best friends. They liked to play outside with their bikes. They always wore helmets to be safe. One day, they saw a big hill near the park. They wanted to go down the hill very fast. + +"Can we try it, please?" Sam asked his mom. + +"Okay, but be careful," his mom said. "And stay together." + +Sam and Lily hopped on their bikes and rode to the top of the hill. They looked down and felt excited and scared. + +"Are you ready?" Lily asked Sam. + +"Yes, let's go!" Sam said. + +They pushed their pedals and zoomed down the hill. They felt the wind in their faces and the sun on their backs. They shouted and laughed. They reached the bottom and stopped. + +"That was so fun!" Sam said. + +"I know, right?" Lily said. + +They hugged each other and smiled. + +"Thank you for being my friend," Sam said. + +"Thank you for being generous and sharing your bike with me," Lily said. + +They hopped on their bikes again and rode back to their moms. They told them about their adventure and asked if they could do it again. + +"Maybe another day," their moms said. "But now it's time for a snack." + +Sam and Lily agreed. They were hungry and thirsty. They followed their moms to the picnic table and enjoyed some cookies and juice. They were happy and proud of themselves. They had a great day. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys in the park. Anna has a doll and Ben has a car. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He sees Anna and Ben playing with their toys. He wants to take their toys. He runs to them and grabs the doll and the car. He says, "These are mine now. You are too little to play with them." + +Anna and Ben are sad and scared. They want their toys back. They cry and ask the big boy to give them back. The big boy laughs and says, "No, they are mine. You can't have them." + +Anna and Ben don't know what to do. They hug each other and try to be brave. Anna says, "Don't worry, Ben. We are friends. We can find other toys to play with." Ben says, "You are right, Anna. We are friends. We don't need his toys." + +Then, Anna does something that surprises Ben. She gives him a kiss on the cheek. She says, "You are a good friend, Ben. I like you." Ben feels happy and shy. He says, "You are a good friend, too, Anna. I like you, too." He gives her a kiss on the cheek, too. + +The big boy sees them kissing. He feels angry and ashamed. He thinks, "They are not afraid of me. They are happy without their toys. They have something I don't have. They have love." He throws the doll and the car on the ground and runs away. + +Anna and Ben pick up their toys and smile. They say, "Thank you, big boy. You gave us our toys back. But we don't need them to be happy. We have each other." They hold hands and walk away. They are happy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with cards. The cards have pictures of animals. Lily and Tom try to match the cards. They find two cards with a cat, two cards with a dog, and two cards with a bird. + +"Look, we matched the cards!" Lily says. She is jolly. + +"Yes, we did!" Tom says. He is jolly too. + +They see a card with a star. They do not have another card with a star. + +"Where is the other star card?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is under the rug." Tom says. + +They lift the rug. They find the other star card. They also find a message. The message is from Mom. It says: "I love you. Have fun. Snacks are in the kitchen." + +"Wow, a message!" Lily says. She is happy. + +"Wow, snacks!" Tom says. He is hungry. + +They match the star cards. They read the message. They hug each other. They go to the kitchen. They eat the snacks. They are jolly. +Tim and Sam are best friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks, but their favorite is a big red truck that can reverse. They take turns to drive the truck and make loud noises. + +One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big hill and want to drive the truck down the hill. They ask their moms if they can. Their moms say yes, but be careful. + +Tim goes first. He puts the truck on the top of the hill and pushes it. The truck goes very fast and makes a lot of dust. Tim laughs and says, "Wow, that was fun!" + +Sam goes next. He puts the truck on the top of the hill and pushes it. But the truck does not go forward. It goes backward. It reverses. Sam is surprised and says, "Oh no, what is happening?" + +The truck goes backward and hits a big rock. The truck breaks. The wheels fall off. The truck makes a sad noise. Tim and Sam are sad. They say, "Oh no, our truck is broken!" + +Their moms come and see the broken truck. They say, "Oh, that is too bad. We are sorry. Your truck was rare. You can't find another one like it." + +Tim and Sam hug their moms and say, "Thank you, mom. We love you. We are sorry we broke our truck. We did not mean to." + +Their moms hug them back and say, "We love you too. It's okay. Accidents happen. Maybe you can fix your truck. Or maybe you can find a new one. But you still have each other. And you are our favorite boys." + +Tim and Sam smile and say, "Yes, we still have each other. And we are your favorite boys. We are happy." + +They go home and try to fix their truck. They use glue and tape and stickers. They make the truck look new. They are proud of their work. They say, "Look, mom, we fixed our truck. It can reverse again. But we will be more careful next time." + +Their moms say, "Good job, boys. We are proud of you. You are very smart and creative. Your truck is rare and special. Just like you." +Sara and Ben like to play with blocks. They can make many things with blocks, like houses, cars, towers and animals. Sara likes to design new things with blocks. She thinks of how to put the blocks together in different ways. Ben likes to copy things he sees with blocks. He looks at pictures and tries to make the same things. + +One day, Sara and Ben are playing with blocks in their room. Sara has an idea. She wants to design a weird animal with blocks. She says to Ben, "Let's make a weird animal with blocks. It will have a big head, a long tail, four legs and two wings. It will be fun!" + +Ben is not sure. He says, "I don't know. That sounds too hard. I like to make normal animals, like dogs and cats and birds. They are easy and nice." + +Sara says, "But it will be more fun to make something new and different. Come on, let's try. You can help me." + +Ben says, "OK, fine. But you have to tell me what to do." + +Sara and Ben start to make the weird animal with blocks. Sara tells Ben which blocks to use and where to put them. Ben follows Sara's instructions. He does not like it very much. He thinks the weird animal looks silly and ugly. He wants to make something else. + +After a while, Sara and Ben finish the weird animal with blocks. Sara is very happy. She says, "Look, we did it! We made a weird animal with blocks. It is amazing and cool. I like it a lot. What do you think?" + +Ben does not say anything. He does not like the weird animal with blocks. He thinks it is a waste of time. He says, "Can we make something else now?" + +Sara is sad. She says, "But we worked so hard on this. Don't you like it? Don't you want to play with it?" + +Ben says, "No, I don't. I think it is boring and stupid. I want to make something normal and nice. Like a dog or a cat or a bird." + +Sara says, "But those are too easy and common. Everyone can make those. We made something special and unique. We should be proud of it." + +Ben says, "I don't care. I don't like it. I want to make something else." + +Sara and Ben start to argue. They get angry and loud. They do not listen to each other. They do not have fun. + +Their mom hears them and comes to their room. She sees the weird animal with blocks and the blocks on the floor. She says, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting? What is this?" + +Sara and Ben stop arguing. They look at their mom. Sara says, "We made a weird animal with blocks. I like it, but Ben doesn't. He wants to make something else. He is mean." + +Ben says, "We made a weird animal with blocks. I don't like it, but Sara does. She wants to play with it. She is bossy." + +Their mom says, "I see. Well, I think you both did a good job. You used your imagination and creativity. You worked together and followed directions. You made something new and different. That is very impressive and admirable. You should be proud of yourselves and of each other." + +Sara and Ben look at the weird animal with blocks again. They see it with new eyes. They see the colors and shapes and details. They see the effort and skill and fun. They see the beauty and value and meaning. + +They look at each other. They feel sorry and ashamed. They say, "We're sorry, mom. We're sorry, Sara. We're sorry, Ben. We were wrong. We were rude and selfish. We should have been kind and respectful. We should have appreciated and enjoyed what we made. We should have been happy and grateful." + +Their mom says, "That's OK. I'm glad you realized your mistake. I'm glad you apologized and forgave each other. I'm glad you learned your lesson. You can make anything you want with blocks, as long as you have fun and respect each other. You can make weird animals or normal animals or anything else. You can design or copy or mix and match. You can share and help and compliment and learn. You can be creative and curious and adventurous and happy. You can be yourself and be friends. That is what matters most." + +Sara and Ben hug their mom. They hug each other. They smile and laugh. They play with the weird animal with blocks. They play with other things with blocks. They have fun and respect each other. They are creative and curious and adventurous and happy. They are themselves and friends. They are happy. + +The +Ben and Mia are playing with their toys in the living room. Ben has a big truck and Mia has a doll. They are having fun until Ben sees Mia's doll. He wants to play with it too. + +"Give me your doll, Mia!" Ben says. He tries to grab the doll from Mia's hands. + +"No, Ben! It's mine!" Mia says. She holds the doll tight and pulls it away from Ben. + +Ben gets angry and pushes Mia. Mia falls down and starts to cry. Ben takes the doll and runs to his room. He shuts the door and sets the lock. He thinks Mia can't get the doll now. + +Mia is very upset. She runs to Mom and tells her what Ben did. Mom is not happy with Ben. She goes to his room and knocks on the door. + +"Ben, open the door right now!" Mom says. "You need to say sorry to Mia and give her back the doll. That was not nice of you." + +Ben hears Mom but he doesn't want to open the door. He likes the doll and he doesn't want to say sorry. He thinks Mom will go away if he is quiet. + +But Mom doesn't go away. She has a key to the lock. She unlocks the door and opens it. She sees Ben sitting on his bed with the doll. She looks at him with a stern face. + +"Ben, you are in big trouble," Mom says. "You hurt Mia and you took her doll. That was very bad. You need to apologize to Mia and share your toys. And you are not allowed to play with the truck for the rest of the day." + +Ben feels sorry for what he did. He knows he was wrong. He gives the doll to Mom and follows her to the living room. He sees Mia sitting on the couch with a band-aid on her knee. He goes to her and says: + +"Mia, I'm sorry I pushed you and took your doll. I was mean. Can you forgive me?" + +Mia looks at Ben and sees that he is sorry. She nods and smiles. She says: + +"Thank you, Ben. I forgive you. Do you want to play with me?" + +Ben nods and smiles too. He says: + +"Yes, Mia. I want to play with you. Can we play with the truck and the doll together?" + +Mia agrees and they hug. Mom is happy to see them make up. She gives them both a kiss and says: + +"I'm proud of you, Ben and Mia. You are good siblings. Now, let's play nicely and have fun." +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. But today, they have a problem. They both want to wear the same vest. It is red and has a big star on it. + +"I saw it first!" Tim says. He grabs the vest and puts it on. + +"No, I did!" Sam says. He tries to pull the vest off Tim. + +"Stop it!" Tim says. He pushes Sam away. + +"Give it to me!" Sam says. He pushes Tim back. + +They start to fight. They yell and kick and hit each other. They do not see the tall man who is walking by. He has a big dog with him. The dog barks loudly. + +The brothers hear the dog. They look up and see the tall man. He looks angry. He points at them and says something. They do not understand his words. But they understand his face. He is not happy. + +They get scared. They stop fighting. They hold each other. They whisper "sorry" to each other. They whisper "sorry" to the tall man. They hope he will go away. + +The tall man shakes his head. He says something else. He sounds kind. He smiles. He walks away with his dog. + +The brothers hug each other. They are glad the tall man is gone. They are glad they are not hurt. They decide to share the vest. They take turns wearing it. They play in the park. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to read. They had many books in their room. Sometimes they read the same book, and sometimes they read different books. They always shared what they learned from the books. + +One day, Tom found a new book in the library. It was a big book with many pages. It was called a novel. Tom was very happy. He wanted to read the novel and find out what happened in the story. + +He walked to Lily and showed her the novel. "Look, Lily, I found a new book. It is a novel. It has many words and pictures. Do you want to read it with me?" + +Lily looked at the novel. She felt jealous. She wanted to read the novel too, but she did not want to share it with Tom. She wanted to have it for herself. She said, "No, Tom, I don't want to read it with you. I have my own book. It is better than your book. It is a fairy tale. It has magic and princesses and dragons. You can keep your novel. I don't like it." + +Tom felt sad. He did not understand why Lily was angry. He liked fairy tales too, but he also liked novels. He wanted to read both kinds of books. He wanted to share his novel with Lily and learn from her fairy tale. He said, "Lily, why are you mad at me? I thought we were friends. We can read both books. We can take turns. We can have fun. Please don't be jealous of my novel. It is just a book." + +Lily looked at Tom. She saw that he was sad. She felt sorry. She realized that she was being mean to Tom. She did not want to lose his friendship. She said, "Tom, I'm sorry. I was jealous of your novel. It looked so interesting and big. I wanted to read it too, but I was afraid that you would not like my book. I was wrong. We are friends. We can read both books. We can take turns. We can have fun. Can you forgive me?" + +Tom smiled. He was glad that Lily was sorry. He forgave her. He said, "Of course, Lily, I forgive you. You are my friend. I like your book too. It has magic and princesses and dragons. It sounds exciting. Let's read both books. Let's take turns. Let's have fun." + +They hugged each other. They walked to their room. They read the novel and the fairy tale. They learned new things. They had fun. They were happy. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and papers. She drew flowers, animals, and people. She was happy when she drew. + +One day, she saw a big file on her dad's desk. It had many papers with words and numbers. Lily was curious. She wanted to see what was in the file. She took the file and opened it. She saw many boring papers. She thought they needed some color. + +She took her crayons and started to draw on the papers. She drew stars, hearts, and rainbows. She used all her colors. She thought the file looked better now. She was proud of her work. + +But when her dad came home, he was not happy. He saw the file and was angry. He said the file was very important for his job. He said Lily ruined the file. He said he had to do the work again. He said Lily was naughty and had to go to her room. + +Lily was sad. She did not want to make her dad angry. She did not know the file was important. She wanted to make the file pretty. She cried in her room. + +Later, her mom came to talk to her. She said she understood that Lily liked to draw. She said drawing was a good thing. But she said Lily had to ask before she used other people's things. She said Lily had to respect other people's work. She said Lily had to say sorry to her dad. + +Lily nodded. She said she was sorry. She said she would not do it again. She said she would only draw on her own papers. She hugged her mom. + +Her mom smiled. She said she loved Lily. She said she had a surprise for her. She gave Lily a new file. It had many blank papers. She said Lily could draw on them as much as she wanted. She said Lily could keep the file in her room. + +Lily was happy. She thanked her mom. She took the file and her crayons. She went to her room. She opened the file and started to draw. She drew happy things. She was careful not to make the papers dry. She was careful not to lose the file. She learned her lesson. +Lily and Ben are playing with a big ball in the park. They like to roll the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they roll the ball very fast and it goes far away. Then they have to run and get it. + +One day, they see a big hill in the park. They have an idea. They want to roll the ball down the hill and see how fast it goes. They carry the ball to the top of the hill and let it go. The ball rolls down the hill very fast. It bounces and spins and makes a loud noise. + +"Wow, look at the ball!" Lily says. "It is so fast and fun!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says. "Let's do it again!" + +They run down the hill and get the ball. They are happy and excited. They do not see the hot dog stand at the bottom of the hill. They do not see the man who sells hot dogs. They do not see the people who want to buy hot dogs. + +They carry the ball to the top of the hill again and let it go. The ball rolls down the hill very fast again. It bounces and spins and makes a loud noise again. But this time, it hits the hot dog stand. The hot dog stand falls over. The hot dogs fly out. The man who sells hot dogs is angry. The people who want to buy hot dogs are sad. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" the man who sells hot dogs shouts. "You broke my hot dog stand! You made a big mess!" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They did not mean to break the hot dog stand. They did not mean to make a big mess. They just wanted to roll the ball. + +"We are sorry, mister," Lily says. "We did not see your hot dog stand. We just wanted to roll the ball." + +"We are sorry, too," Ben says. "We did not see the people. We just wanted to have fun." + +The man who sells hot dogs is still angry. He wants them to pay for the hot dog stand. He wants them to clean up the mess. He wants them to go away. + +But then, a nice lady comes. She is a teacher. She sees what happened. She talks to the man who sells hot dogs. She talks to Lily and Ben. She helps them to fix the hot dog stand. She helps them to pick up the hot dogs. She helps them to say sorry to the people. + +"It's okay, children," the nice lady says. "You made a mistake. But you learned a lesson. Next time, be careful where you roll the ball. And be respectful of other people's things. And have fun, but not too much fun." + +Lily and Ben nod. They understand. They thank the nice lady. They thank the man who sells hot dogs. They thank the people who wanted to buy hot dogs. They take their ball and go to another part of the park. They still like to roll the ball. But they do not roll it down the hill anymore. They roll it on the grass. They roll it to each other and catch it. They have fun, but not too much fun. They are happy and careful. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play in the living room. They have a big couch that is soft and cozy. They like to jump on the couch and pretend they are flying. + +One day, it is raining outside. Tom and Mia are bored. They want to jump on the couch again. But Mom says no. She says the couch is not a toy. She says they can get hurt or break the couch. She says they can play with their books or blocks instead. + +Tom and Mia are not happy. They think Mom is mean. They wait for Mom to go to the kitchen. Then they sneak to the living room. They climb on the couch and start to jump. They laugh and shout. They feel free and happy. + +But they do not see the window. The window is open. The rain is coming in. The couch is getting wet. The wet couch is slippery. Tom and Mia do not notice. They keep jumping. + +Then, Tom slips. He falls off the couch. He hits his head on the floor. He cries. Mia is scared. She jumps off the couch. She runs to Tom. She hugs him. She says she is sorry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the living room. She sees the wet couch, the open window, and the twins. She is angry and worried. She asks them what happened. They tell her the truth. They say they were jumping on the couch. They say they did not listen to her. They say they are sorry. + +Mom hugs them. She says she is glad they are not hurt. She says she loves them. But she also says they have to learn. She says they have to respect the couch and the rules. She says they have to be careful and responsible. She says they have to help her dry the couch and clean the floor. + +Tom and Mia nod. They say they understand. They say they will not jump on the couch again. They say they will play with their books or blocks instead. They say they will be good. + +Mom smiles. She says she is proud of them. She says they are growing up. She says they can have a snack after they finish. She says they can watch a movie together. She says they can cuddle on the couch. But only if the couch is dry. +Anna and Ben were playing in the living room. They had many toys and books to play with. But they wanted something else. They wanted to have a snack. + +"Mom, can we have a snack?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, honey. There are some cookies and milk in the kitchen. Help yourself," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben ran to the kitchen. They saw a big jar of cookies on the counter. They opened it and took two cookies each. They also poured some milk in two cups. + +They were about to eat their snack when they heard a noise. It was coming from upstairs. It sounded like a growl. + +"What is that?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a monster," Anna said. + +They were scared. They wanted to go back to the living room. But they also wanted to finish their snack. + +"Let's eat quickly and then run," Anna said. + +They took a bite of their cookies. But they did not like them. They were sour. They spit them out. + +"Yuck! These cookies are sour!" Ben said. + +"Mom, these cookies are sour!" Anna shouted. + +But Mom did not hear them. She was upstairs. She was the one who made the noise. She was not feeling well. She had a stomach ache. She had eaten too many cookies. She had eaten all the good cookies and left the sour ones for Anna and Ben. She was not a good mom. She did not supply good snacks for her children. + +Anna and Ben cried. They threw away the sour cookies and the milk. They ran to the living room. They hugged their toys and books. They wished they had a better mom. They wished they had a good snack. They were unhappy. +Tom and Lily were hungry. They saw a big piece of meat on a table. The meat smelled good. They wanted to eat it. + +But the meat was not theirs. It belonged to a big dog. The dog was sleeping under the table. He was very strong and fierce. He did not like to share his food. + +Tom and Lily did not care. They sneaked to the table. They tried to grab the meat. But the dog woke up. He saw them. He growled and barked. He showed his sharp teeth. + +"Go away!" he said. "This is my meat. You cannot have it. It is mine!" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They ran away. They did not get the meat. They were still hungry. + +They learned a lesson. They learned that they should not take what is not theirs. They learned that they should respect other animals. They learned that they should be honest and polite. They learned that stealing is wrong. +Sam and Lily were friends. They liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big box. Inside the box, there were many broken toys. Sam and Lily wanted to fix them. + +They took out a doll, a car, a ball, and a train. They tried to fix them with glue, tape, and string. They worked hard and had fun. They made the toys look new. + +They were happy and proud. They wanted to show their toys to their mom and dad. They put the toys back in the box and carried it to the door. But the box was too heavy. They dropped it on the floor. + +The toys broke again. They were worse than before. Sam and Lily were sad and angry. They cried and shouted. + +"Why did you drop the box?" Sam asked Lily. + +"It was your fault. You pushed me!" Lily said to Sam. + +"No, you pulled me!" Sam said to Lily. + +They blamed each other. They stopped being friends. They went to their rooms and slammed the doors. + +Their mom and dad came home. They saw the mess on the floor. They saw the broken toys. They saw the glue, the tape, and the string. They were not happy. They were not proud. They were not welcome. + +They called Sam and Lily. They asked them what happened. They told them to say sorry. They told them to clean up. They told them to share and be nice. + +But Sam and Lily did not listen. They did not say sorry. They did not clean up. They did not share and be nice. They stayed in their rooms and sulked. + +They lost their toys. They lost their friends. They lost their fun. They had a bad day. +Sara and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They were very quiet, because Mom was sleeping on the couch. She had a cold and felt bad. + +Sara had a doll and Tom had a car. They made the doll and the car talk to each other. "Hello, I am Dolly. Do you want to be my friend?" Sara said in a high voice. "Yes, I am Car. I like to go fast and make noise," Tom said in a low voice. + +They moved the doll and the car around the carpet, pretending they were having fun. But Tom was bored. He wanted to play something else. He saw Mom's foot sticking out from under the blanket. He had an idea. + +He crawled over to Mom's foot and tickled it with his fingers. Mom's foot twitched and jerked. Tom giggled. He tickled it again. Mom's foot kicked and Tom fell back. He laughed louder. + +Mom woke up with a start. She opened her eyes and saw Tom on the floor. She was not happy. She opened her mouth and sneezed. A loud, wet sneeze that sprayed Tom's face. Tom stopped laughing. He felt something wet and sticky on his skin. He screamed. + +Sara dropped her doll and ran to Tom. She saw his face and gasped. She grabbed a tissue and wiped his face. She hugged him and said, "It's OK, Tom. It's just a sneeze. Mom didn't mean to do that. She is sick. We have to be nice to her." + +Mom sat up and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't see you there. Are you OK?" She reached for another tissue and blew her nose. She looked at Sara and said, "Thank you, Sara. You are a good sister. You are both good kids. But please, don't tickle my foot when I'm sleeping. It's not nice." + +Tom nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I won't do it again. I was just playing." He snuggled with Sara and Mom on the couch. They all said, "I love you." They were quiet again. But this time, they were happy. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play with their bikes. Ben has a red bike with two big wheels. Lily has a pink bike with two small wheels and a basket. + +One day, they go to the park with their bikes. They see a big hill. Ben wants to go up the hill with his bike. He says to Lily, "Can you lend me your pedal? My pedal is broken. I cannot go up the hill." + +Lily says, "OK, I can lend you my pedal. But you have to be careful. My pedal is fancy. It has a flower on it. Do not lose it or break it." + +Ben says, "Thank you, Lily. I will be careful. I will give it back to you when I come down the hill." + +Ben takes Lily's pedal and puts it on his bike. He pedals hard and goes up the hill. He feels happy. He can see the whole park from the top of the hill. + +Lily waits for Ben at the bottom of the hill. She looks at her bike. She misses her pedal. She hopes Ben will come back soon. She does not like her bike without her pedal. She thinks her bike is not fancy anymore. +Lily was eager to go outside and play in the snow. She put on her jacket, her boots, and her hat. She ran to the door and tried to open it. But it was locked. + +"Mama, mama, let me out!" she cried. + +Mama came to the door and shook her head. "Not yet, Lily. You need to eat your breakfast first. And you need to say please and thank you." + +Lily pouted and stomped her feet. She did not want to eat. She wanted to play. She did not want to say please and thank you. She wanted to open the door. + +Mama sighed and took Lily by the hand. She led her to the kitchen and sat her down. She gave her a bowl of oatmeal and a glass of milk. She said, "Lily, you need to eat to have energy and stay warm. And you need to be polite and respectful. That's how you show you love someone. Do you love mama?" + +Lily looked at her mama and nodded. She felt sorry for being rude. She said, "Yes, mama, I love you. I'm sorry. Please can I eat my breakfast and then go outside?" + +Mama smiled and hugged her. She said, "Of course, my sweet girl. Thank you for saying sorry and please. You are a good girl. Now eat your breakfast and then we can go outside together." + +Lily ate her oatmeal and drank her milk. She said thank you to mama. She felt happy and warm. She was eager to go outside and play in the snow. But she was also eager to hug mama and say I love you. She learned that being nice and kind was more important than being fast and first. She started to understand that love was the best thing in the world. +Lila and Max are friends. They like to play with pastels. Pastels are soft and colorful. They can make pictures with them on paper. + +One day, it is very hot outside. Lila and Max are in the garden. They have a big sheet of paper and many pastels. They start to draw flowers and trees and animals. + +But Max is feeling naughty. He wants to tease Lila. He takes a pastel and draws a big nose on Lila's face. He laughs and says, "Look, Lila, you have a big nose!" + +Lila is angry. She does not like Max's joke. She takes a pastel and draws a big mouth on Max's face. She says, "Look, Max, you have a big mouth!" + +Max is surprised. He does not like Lila's joke. He tries to rub off the pastel, but it does not come off. He says, "Hey, stop it, Lila, that's not funny!" + +Lila and Max start to argue. They forget about their pictures. They throw pastels at each other. The pastels break and make a mess. + +Mom comes out and sees the mess. She is not happy. She says, "What are you doing, Lila and Max? You are wasting the pastels and making a mess! You need to clean up and say sorry to each other!" + +Lila and Max feel ashamed. They know they did something wrong. They say sorry to each other and hug. They help Mom clean up the mess. They promise to be nice and not tease each other again. +Lily liked to sing. She sang when she woke up, when she ate, when she played and when she went to bed. She sang happy songs, silly songs, and made-up songs. She sang with her toys, her mom, her dad, and her cat. + +One day, it was raining. Lily looked out the window and saw the gray sky, the wet grass, and the big puddles. She felt dull. She did not want to sing. She did not want to play. She did not want to do anything. + +Mom saw Lily sitting on the couch with a sad face. She said, "Lily, why are you so dull? Don't you want to sing?" Lily shook her head. She said, "No, mom. It is raining. I don't like the rain. It makes me dull." + +Mom smiled and said, "But Lily, the rain is not dull. The rain is fun. The rain makes the flowers grow, the birds drink, and the rainbow show. The rain has its own song. Do you want to hear it?" + +Lily nodded. She was curious. Mom took Lily's hand and led her to the door. She opened it and said, "Listen, Lily. Listen to the rain song." Lily listened. She heard the raindrops tapping on the roof, the wind whistling in the trees, and the thunder rumbling in the clouds. She heard a song. A different song. A rain song. + +Lily smiled. She said, "Mom, you are right. The rain is not dull. The rain is fun. The rain has a song. Can I sing with the rain?" Mom said, "Of course, Lily. You can sing with the rain. You can sing any song you want." Lily said, "Okay, mom. I want to sing a happy song. A happy rain song." She opened her mouth and sang. She sang with the rain. She sang a happy rain song. +Lily and Ben were very happy. They were going on a tour with their mom and dad. They wanted to see the big animals at the zoo. They were enthusiastic. They packed their bags and got in the car. + +On the way, they saw many things. They saw trees, flowers, houses, and cars. They sang songs and played games. They were having fun. But they also missed their friends. They wished they could come too. + +When they got to the zoo, they saw a big sign. It said "Welcome to the Zoo Tour". They followed a nice lady who showed them around. They saw lions, elephants, monkeys, and more. They learned their names and sounds. They were amazed. + +They also got to feed some animals. They gave carrots to the giraffes, nuts to the squirrels, and fish to the penguins. They were careful and gentle. They made new friends. + +At the end of the tour, they said goodbye to the nice lady and the animals. They thanked them for the fun time. They got back in the car and drove home. They were tired but happy. They told their mom and dad how much they enjoyed the tour. They also said they missed their friends. They hoped they could see them soon. They fell asleep with smiles on their faces. +Ben and Mia are playing with their toys in the living room. Ben has a car and Mia has a doll. Ben likes to make the car go fast and make loud noises. Mia likes to dress the doll and comb her hair. + +"Look at my car, Mia! It can go zoom, zoom, zoom!" Ben says, as he pushes the car on the floor. + +"Look at my doll, Ben! She is so pretty and has a nice dress!" Mia says, as she holds the doll in her arms. + +Ben sees a screw on the table. He thinks it is shiny and cool. He wants to put it on his car. He grabs the screw and tries to fit it on the car's wheel. + +"Hey, that's my screw!" Mia says, as she sees Ben take the screw. "I need it for my doll!" + +Mia grabs the screw from Ben's hand. Ben gets angry and pulls the screw back. They start to tug and pull on the screw. + +"Give it back, Mia! It's mine!" Ben says, as he tries to get the screw. + +"No, it's mine! I saw it first!" Mia says, as she tries to keep the screw. + +They pull so hard that the screw breaks in half. They both fall on the floor and drop the screw pieces. They look at the screw and see that it is dead. It is not shiny and cool anymore. It is broken and sad. + +They both feel sorry and look at each other. They say sorry and hug. They decide to share the screw and play together. They use the screw pieces to make a necklace for the doll and a badge for the car. They are happy and have fun. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and find worms and stones. Lila found a big stone that was smooth and shiny. She showed it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, I found a pretty stone. It has a nice texture. Do you want to touch it?" Lila asked. + +Ben nodded and reached for the stone. He felt its smoothness and its weight. He liked it too. + +"Can I have it, Lila? Please?" Ben asked. + +Lila thought for a moment. She liked the stone, but she also liked Ben. He was her best friend. She was thoughtful. + +"OK, Ben, you can have it. But you have to share it with me sometimes. And you have to be careful with it. Don't throw it or lose it," Lila said. + +"Thank you, Lila. You are very kind. I will share it with you and be careful with it. I promise," Ben said. + +They hugged and smiled. Then they heard their mom calling them. + +"Come on, kids, it's time for a bath. You are all dirty and sweaty. You need to soak in some warm water and soap," mom said. + +Lila and Ben ran to the house. They brought the stone with them. They wanted to wash it and make it shine more. They liked to soak in the bath and play with the stone. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they would try to catch the ball in their arms or on their heads. + +An elderly man was sitting on a bench near the park. He was reading a book and enjoying the sun. He did not like the noise that Lily and Ben were making. He thought they were too loud and rude. + +One time, Lily kicked the ball very hard and it flew towards the bench. It hit the elderly man on the back of his head and made him drop his book. The elderly man was very angry. He turned around and shouted at Lily and Ben. + +"Hey, you little brats! How dare you hit me with your ball? Don't you have any manners? Go away from here and leave me alone!" + +Lily and Ben were scared of the elderly man. They did not mean to hit him. They wanted to say sorry, but they could not find their words. They ran to their ball and picked it up. They wanted to go to another part of the park, away from the elderly man. + +But as they were running, they did not see a big hole in the ground. They tripped over the hole and fell down. They hurt their knees and elbows and faces. They started to scream and cry. They wanted their mom and dad to come and help them. + +The elderly man heard their screams and saw them fall. He did not feel sorry for them. He thought they deserved it. He picked up his book and smiled. He said to himself, "That will teach them a lesson. Maybe next time they will be more careful and respectful." He went back to reading his book and ignored their cries. +Tim and Mia like to do things with their dad. He has a big truck that can carry many things. Sometimes he lets them help him load and unload the truck. They have fun and learn a lot. + +One day, dad says he needs to get more fuel for the truck. Fuel is what makes the truck go. He takes Tim and Mia with him to the fuel station. There, they see many other trucks and cars getting fuel too. They also see a big hose that pumps the fuel into the truck. + +Dad tells Tim and Mia to stay in the truck while he gets the fuel. He says it is not safe to go near the hose. He gives them some snacks and a book to read. He says he will be back soon. + +Tim and Mia eat their snacks and look at the book. They see pictures of animals and plants and colors. They try to say the words and make the sounds. They have fun and learn a lot. + +Soon, dad comes back. He says the truck is full of fuel and ready to go. He thanks Tim and Mia for being good and helps them buckle up. He starts the truck and drives away. The truck makes a loud noise and goes fast. Tim and Mia feel the warm air from the heater. They smile and hug their dad. They love to do things with him. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big metal box with a lock on it. They wondered what was inside. + +"Maybe it has toys or candy," Tim said. + +"Or maybe it has a monster or a snake," Sam said. + +They wanted to open the box, but they did not have a key. They looked around and saw a shiny penny on the ground. + +"Look, a penny!" Tim said. "Maybe we can use it to unlock the box." + +He picked up the penny and tried to fit it in the lock. He twisted and turned, but it did not work. + +"Let me try," Sam said. He took the penny and tried to unlock the box. He pushed and pulled, but it did not work. + +They were about to give up, when they heard a voice from inside the box. + +"Hello, can you help me?" the voice said. + +Tim and Sam were scared. They thought it was a monster or a snake. + +"Who are you?" Tim asked. + +"I'm a harmless bunny," the voice said. "Someone locked me in here and I can't get out. Please, can you unlock the box?" + +Tim and Sam felt sorry for the bunny. They wanted to help him. + +"OK, we'll try to unlock the box," Sam said. + +They looked for something else to use as a key. They found a paper clip, a nail, and a bottle cap. They tried each one, but none of them worked. + +They were about to give up again, when they saw a man walking by. He had a bunch of keys on his belt. + +"Excuse me, sir," Tim said. "Can you help us unlock this box? There's a harmless bunny inside who needs our help." + +The man looked at the box and smiled. + +"Sure, I can help you," he said. "I'm the park ranger, and this is my box. I put the bunny in there to keep him safe from the dogs and the cats. He's my pet, and his name is Fluffy." + +He took out a key and unlocked the box. He opened the lid and lifted out the bunny. He was white and fluffy, and he had a pink nose and ears. + +"Hello, Fluffy," the man said. "Did you miss me?" + +The bunny licked his face and wiggled his tail. + +"Hello, Fluffy," Tim and Sam said. "You're so cute and harmless." + +The man let them pet the bunny and feed him some carrots. He thanked them for trying to help him. + +"You're very kind and brave," he said. "Do you want to come with me and see the other animals in the park?" + +Tim and Sam nodded. They followed the man and the bunny to see the birds, the squirrels, and the fish. They had a lot of fun, and they learned a lot of new things. + +They were happy that they found a penny, a lock, and a harmless bunny. +Lily was playing with her doll in the garden. She liked to make her doll have tea and cake. She put a little hat on her doll and gave her a spoon. She was very happy. + +But then she felt something on her leg. It was a bug. The bug bit her leg and it hurt. Lily cried and dropped her doll. She scratched her leg, but it did not help. The bug bite was deep and it made her leg itch. + +She ran to her mom and showed her the bug bite. Her mom saw the red spot and felt sorry for Lily. She gave her a hug and a kiss. She took a wet cloth and put it on the bug bite. She said, "This will make it feel better. The bug bite will go away soon. Don't poke it or scratch it, or it will get worse." + +Lily nodded and said, "Thank you, mom. I don't like bugs. They are mean." Her mom smiled and said, "Some bugs are nice, like butterflies and ladybugs. But some bugs are not nice, like mosquitoes and bees. You have to be careful when you play outside. If you see a bug, don't touch it or bother it. Just leave it alone." + +Lily said, "OK, mom. I will do that. Can I play with my doll again?" Her mom said, "Yes, you can. But stay in the shade, where there are no bugs. And wear your hat, so the sun won't hurt your head." Lily said, "OK, mom. I love you." Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. Have fun with your doll." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to draw and color. They have many pencils and crayons. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big tree with a swing. + +"Can we play on the swing, mom?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, but be careful and share," her mom says. + +Anna and Ben run to the swing. They take turns pushing each other. They laugh and have fun. They see a bird and a squirrel in the tree. They wave to them. + +"Look, Ben, I found a pencil!" Anna says. She picks up a yellow pencil from the ground. It has a smiley face on it. + +"Wow, that's a nice pencil, Anna. Can I see it?" Ben says. + +"Okay, but you have to give it back. It's mine now," Anna says. She hands the pencil to Ben. + +Ben looks at the pencil. He likes it too. He thinks of a playful idea. He pretends to draw on the swing with the pencil. + +"Hey, stop that, Ben! You're making the swing dirty!" Anna says. + +"No, I'm not. I'm making it pretty. See, I drew a flower and a star," Ben says. + +He shows Anna the swing. There is nothing on it. He smiles and winks. + +"Ben, you're silly. That's not a real pencil. It's a magic pencil. It only draws in the air," Anna says. + +She laughs and takes the pencil back. She pretends to draw in the air too. + +"Look, I drew a heart and a sun," she says. + +They both giggle and play with the magic pencil. They have a lot of fun. They forget about the time. Their moms call them. + +"Anna, Ben, it's time to go home. Come on, let's go," their moms say. + +"Okay, mom. We're coming," Anna and Ben say. + +They run to their moms. They hug them and say thank you. + +"Mom, look what I found. A magic pencil. It's mine now," Anna says. + +She shows her mom the pencil. + +"That's a very special pencil, Anna. Where did you find it?" her mom asks. + +"I found it under the tree. It was smiling at me," Anna says. + +"That's wonderful, Anna. Maybe someone left it there for you to find. You can keep it, but you have to take good care of it," her mom says. + +"I will, mom. I love it," Anna says. + +She puts the pencil in her pocket. + +"Mom, can I have a magic pencil too?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe you can, Ben. Maybe you can find one too. Or maybe you can make one. You just need a pencil and some imagination," his mom says. + +"Really, mom? How?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe you can ask Anna to share her magic with you. Or maybe you can draw your own smiley face on a pencil. Or maybe you can find something else that makes you happy and playful," his mom says. + +"Okay, mom. I'll try. I like to be happy and playful," Ben says. + +He smiles and hugs his mom. + +Anna and Ben wave goodbye to each other. They go home with their moms. They are happy. They have a new toy. A magic pencil. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play in the woods. One day, they saw a big owl sitting on a branch. Tom wanted to touch the owl, but Sue was scared. + +"Owl is pretty," Tom said. "I want to pet it." + +"No, Tom, owl is fierce," Sue said. "It has sharp claws and beak. It can hurt you." + +But Tom did not listen to Sue. He climbed the tree and reached for the owl. The owl did not like that. It hissed and bit Tom's hand. Tom cried out and fell to the ground. + +Sue ran to help Tom. She saw blood on his hand. She was very worried. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Sue asked. + +"Ow, ow, ow," Tom said. "Owl is mean. It bit me." + +"I told you, Tom, owl is fierce," Sue said. "You should have listened to me. Now you are hurt." + +Tom looked at his hand. He felt pain and regret. He wished he had listened to Sue. He learned a lesson. + +"I'm sorry, Sue," Tom said. "You were right. I was wrong. I will listen to you next time." + +Sue hugged Tom. She was glad he was sorry. She forgave him. + +"Let's go home, Tom," Sue said. "We need to clean your hand. And we need to stay away from owls." + +Tom nodded. He agreed with Sue. He did not want to see owls anymore. He wanted to be safe and happy with his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily's mom gave her a massage because she was feeling tired. The massage made Lily feel very relaxed and sleepy. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to the park. They sat on a big rock and watched the ducks swim in the pond. Lily thought it was normal to see ducks in the park. She loved being outside and feeling the warm sun on her face. + +As the sun started to set, Lily and her mom went home. Lily fell asleep quickly because of the massage and all the fresh air she had gotten at the park. She dreamed of playing with her toys and going on more adventures with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to make a card for her mommy's birthday. She needed some tape to stick the card together. + +Lily looked everywhere for the tape, but she couldn't find it. She thought and thought about where it could be. Suddenly, her big brother came into the room. He saw Lily looking sad and asked her what was wrong. + +Lily told her brother that she couldn't find the tape she needed to make her mommy's card. Her brother was very thoughtful and knew where the tape was. He went to get it for her and even helped her make the card. Lily was very happy and her mommy loved the card. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the sky and watch the clouds go by. She would lay on the soft grass and point to the clouds, saying what she saw. One day, Lily's mommy said they had to go to the store, but there was a delay. Lily asked why, and her mommy said there was a lot of traffic. + +Lily was sad they couldn't go to the store right away, but then she saw a big, fluffy cloud that looked like a bunny. She pointed and showed her mommy. They watched the cloud together and forgot about the delay. When they finally got to the store, Lily saw a toy bunny and asked if she could have it. Her mommy said yes, and Lily was so happy. She hugged her mommy and said thank you for watching the cloud with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily found a shiny necklace on the ground. She thought it was pretty and put it on. + +Suddenly, a scary man appeared and tried to take the necklace. Lily got scared and ran away. She told her mom what happened and her mom said, "It's not safe to wear jewelry outside. You're very intelligent, Lily. Next time, leave it at home." + +Lily learned that it's important to be careful and keep herself safe. She never wore jewelry outside again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore and play outside. One day, she found a cave. It was dark and scary, but Lily was brave. She went inside and saw lots of rocks and bats. + +Suddenly, a big bear appeared! Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. But then she remembered her mom's advice: "If you're ever in trouble, try to understand what's happening." So Lily tried to understand the bear. She realized that he was just hungry and looking for food. + +Lily shared her snacks with the bear and they became friends. They explored the cave together and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to the bear and thanked him for being her friend. She learned that even if someone looks scary, they might not be rude or mean. +Once upon a time, there was a busy chef. He had a big knife that he used to cut vegetables. The chef loved to provide yummy food for people to eat. + +One day, a little girl came into the kitchen. She was hungry and asked the chef for something to eat. The chef smiled and said he would provide her with a tasty snack. + +He took out his knife and cut up some fruit for the little girl. She was happy and said thank you. The chef was happy too because he loved to make people smile with his cooking. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the grocery store to buy some celery. Lily loved celery because it was crunchy and yummy. + +While they were at the store, Lily saw a little boy who had lost his teddy bear. She felt sad for him and wanted to help. So, she asked her mommy if they could buy the little boy a new teddy bear. Her mommy said yes, and Lily was so grateful. + +Lily and her mommy found a teddy bear and brought it to the little boy. The little boy was so happy and said, "Thank you so much! Can I attach this teddy bear to my backpack?" Lily said, "Yes, you can attach it to your backpack and take it with you everywhere you go!" + +The little boy hugged his new teddy bear tightly and said, "I love my new friend. Thank you, Lily!" Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm happy I could help." And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with blocks and make a big stack. One day, she was playing with her blocks when her mom called her for lunch. She went to eat and forgot about her stack. + +Later, Lily went back to play with her blocks but couldn't find her stack. She looked everywhere but it was gone. She felt sad and said, "I miss my stack." + +The next day, Lily's mom found the stack under the couch. Lily was so happy and said, "It's fine now, I found my stack!" She played with her blocks all day and made an even bigger stack. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind mommy bird who wanted to provide yummy food for her little baby birds. She flew all around the forest to find the best worms and berries for them to eat. + +One day, while she was flying, she saw a sign that said "Delicious seeds ahead". She followed the sign and found a big tree with lots of seeds. She knew her babies would love them, so she gathered as many as she could and flew back to the nest. + +When she arrived, her babies were so happy to see the yummy seeds. They ate and ate until they were full and happy. The mommy bird was glad she could provide such a tasty meal for her little ones. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass with her bare feet. One day, she noticed that her toes were different colors. She asked her mommy why her toes didn't match. + +Her mommy explained that sometimes our toes can look different colors because of the sun or because we wear different shoes. Lily thought about this and decided she wanted her toes to match. She asked her mommy if she could paint them the same color. + +Her mommy was careful to pick out a color that would match both of Lily's feet. After the paint dried, Lily was so happy to see that her toes finally matched. She showed her daddy and said, "Look, my toes match now!" Her daddy smiled and said, "You are so clever, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird who wanted to marry another blue bird. They met on a network and fell in love. They decided to have a wedding in the forest with all their bird friends. + +But on their wedding day, a big storm came and destroyed their nest. The blue birds were very sad and had to fly away. They never saw each other again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to read books with nice pictures. One day, she fell down and hurt her leg. Her mommy took her to the hospital. The hospital was big and had lots of doctors and nurses. But the doctors and nurses were very nice to Lily. They gave her a bandage and some medicine. While she was waiting, Lily read a book about a princess and a dragon. She felt much better after reading the book and the nice doctors and nurses helped her to walk again. +Once upon a time, there was a famous jeep. It was red and shiny and everyone loved it. One day, a little boy saw the jeep and he wanted to play with it. He asked his mommy to buy it for him, but she said no. + +The little boy was sad and he went to bed feeling unhappy. That night, he had a dream that he was driving the famous jeep. He was so happy and he kept nodding his head with excitement. But then, he crashed the jeep into a tree and it broke into tiny pieces. + +When the little boy woke up, he realized it was just a dream. He went outside to play, but he couldn't stop thinking about the jeep. He wished he could have it, but he knew he couldn't. From that day on, he always looked at the jeep from afar, nodding his head in admiration, but he never got to play with it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the store with her mommy. She saw a mysterious toy that she really wanted to buy. + +“Mommy, can we buy this toy please?†Lily asked. + +“Let’s see how much it costs first,†mommy said. They went to the cashier and put the toy on the scale. It cost five dollars. + +“Okay, we can buy it,†mommy said. + +Lily was so happy and hugged her new toy tightly. She couldn’t wait to play with it at home. +Once upon a time, there was a big tank. It was very shiny and it had a lot of water in it. The tank belonged to a wealthy man who lived in a big house. + +One day, a little boy came to the wealthy man and asked him for some water. The man said, "I can't give you any water, but I can support you in other ways." The little boy didn't understand what the man meant, but he was happy that the man was going to help him. + +The man gave the little boy some food and clothes. The little boy was very happy and thanked the man. But, the man didn't stop there. He wanted to help the little boy even more. So, he gave him a job to do. + +The little boy was very happy to have a job. He worked hard every day and the man was very pleased with him. But, one day, the man got sick and he couldn't pay the little boy anymore. The little boy had no choice but to leave the big house and go back to his poor family. The little boy was sad that he couldn't support his family anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the mud. He would jump and splash in it, making a big mess. One day, Timmy saw a big, mighty dog walking down the street. The dog looked friendly, so Timmy went to pet him. + +But the dog didn't like being touched and suddenly bit Timmy's hand. Timmy cried out in pain and ran home to his mother. She cleaned the wound and bandaged it up, but Timmy was still sad. + +His mother told him, "Timmy, always be careful around animals you don't know. They might bite you and hurt you. You can still play in the mud, but be sure to stay away from dogs you don't know." Timmy nodded sadly, realizing that he had learned a valuable lesson. From then on, he made sure to stay away from strange dogs and always asked their owners if it was okay to pet them. +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, her mommy said it was time to go home. + +Lily said, "Wait, mommy! I want to go down the slide one more time." + +Mommy said, "Okay, but hurry up. We need to go." + +Lily went down the slide and ran to catch up with her mommy. They walked to the exit of the park and saw a charming puppy on the way. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can we pet the puppy? He's so cute!" + +Mommy said, "Sure, but just for a minute. We need to go home." + +Lily petted the puppy and said goodbye. She hurried to catch up with her mommy and they went home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very adventurous and loved to explore. One day, he went on a walk in the woods with his mom. + +As they were walking, Timmy noticed a big chest sitting on the ground. He asked his mom what was inside, but she didn't know. Timmy wanted to open it, but his mom said they needed to test it first to make sure it was safe. + +So, they went back home and got some tools to test the chest. They knocked on it, shook it, and even smelled it. Finally, they decided it was safe to open. + +Inside the chest, they found a treasure map! Timmy was so excited and couldn't wait to go on a treasure hunt. He thanked his mom for helping him test the chest and they set off on their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They decided to play hide and seek. + +Timmy was very good at hiding, but his friend Tommy couldn't find him. Tommy got angry and said that Timmy was lying about where he was hiding. Timmy felt sad because he wasn't lying, he was just really good at hiding. + +Later that day, Timmy went home and told his mom about what happened. His mom was glad that he told her the truth and explained that sometimes people get upset when they can't find something or someone. Timmy felt better and was glad that he didn't lie about where he was hiding. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and sing songs. One day, he found a shiny gold coin on the ground. He felt very lucky to find it. + +Timmy wanted to show his mommy and daddy his lucky gold coin. He asked them to record a video of him holding the coin. They said yes and grabbed their phone to record. + +Timmy smiled and held the coin up high. He felt so happy and proud to have found something so special. He knew he would always remember the day he found his lucky gold coin. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her bright red ball. Every day, she would roll it around in her backyard and have lots of fun. + +One day, Lily's mother gave her a secret box. She told Lily that inside the box was a surprise, but she couldn't open it until the next day. Lily was so excited! She rolled her ball around the yard, thinking about what could be inside the box. + +The next day, Lily woke up early and ran to the box. She opened it up and inside was a new toy! It was a shiny, blue car that she could roll around just like her ball. Lily was so happy and she knew she would have lots of fun playing with her new toy. She rolled her car around the yard, feeling grateful for the surprise in her secret box. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. She had a little plant that she loved to take care of. The plant was small and green, and it made her happy. + +One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to have dinner at her grandma's house. Lily was excited to see her grandma, but she didn't like the bitter taste of the vegetables her grandma always served. + +On the way to her grandma's house, Lily's mom said, "Make sure you seat yourself next to the plant on the dinner table." Lily didn't understand why, but she did as her mom said. + +When they arrived, they sat down at the table. Lily was happy to see her grandma, but she didn't like the bitter vegetables. Just then, she remembered what her mom had said. She looked at the plant and saw that it had grown big and strong. She picked a leaf and put it in her mouth. It was bitter, but not as bitter as the vegetables. She smiled and ate her dinner happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily saw a shooting star in the sky. She closed her eyes and made a wish. She wished for a puppy to play with. + +Days went by, and Lily felt very sleepy. She went to bed early, hoping to dream about her wish. When she woke up, she saw a little puppy in her room! It appeared out of nowhere! Lily was so happy and played with the puppy all day long. From that day on, Lily and her puppy were best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy car that was hers, and she loved it very much. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend saw the toy car and said, "I want that car! Give it to me!" Lily didn't want to give her toy car away because it was hers and she loved it. Her friend got angry and said, "You're being selfish!" But Lily knew that she didn't need to give away her toy car if she didn't want to. She just wanted to play with it by herself. So, Lily kept her toy car and played with it happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red loved to drive around and explore the world. But one day, Red started to seem a little tired. Red's engine didn't sound as strong as before. + +Red's friend, Blue, noticed that Red was running low on fuel. Blue told Red to go to the gas station to fill up. But Red was anxious about going to the gas station. Red had never been there before and was worried about what might happen. + +Despite feeling anxious, Red decided to go to the gas station. Red filled up with fuel and felt much better. Red realized that going to the gas station wasn't so scary after all. From then on, Red made sure to always keep enough fuel in the tank so that Red could keep exploring the world. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. As they were walking, they saw a big, heavy man sitting on a bench. Lily was curious and wanted to meet him. + +Her mommy said it was okay and they walked over to the man. He smiled at Lily and said hello. Lily said hello back and asked the man what his name was. + +The man told her his name was Tom and they talked for a little while. Lily thought Tom was very nice and even though he was heavy, he was still very friendly. + +After a little while, it was time for Lily and her mommy to go home. Lily said goodbye to Tom and told him it was nice to meet him. Tom said it was nice to meet Lily too and he hoped they would see each other again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around. One day, Lily's family decided to go on a trip to the airport. Lily was so excited to see all the big planes! + +As they were waiting in line, a nosy lady behind them asked, "Where are you going?" Lily's mom replied, "We're going to visit grandma and grandpa." The lady smiled and said, "That sounds like fun!" + +Finally, it was time to board the plane. Lily couldn't wait to dance in the aisle! As they took off, she started to twirl around and dance. The other passengers smiled and clapped along. Lily was so happy to share her joy with everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog. His name was Max. Max liked to run and play all day long. One day, Max went for a walk in the rain. His fur got very wet. Max didn't mind because he loved the rain. + +As Max walked, he saw a little girl playing in the park. She was trying to lift a heavy ball, but she couldn't do it. Max went over to her and wagged his tail. The little girl smiled and patted Max's wet fur. Max could feel his muscle getting stronger as he helped the little girl lift the ball. + +The little girl was very happy and she gave Max a big hug. Max was so happy that he started to nod his head up and down. The little girl and Max became the best of friends and they played together every day. Max was happy to have a new friend and to help her with her muscles. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the park with his friends. One day, they decided to go to the big stadium where they could play soccer. Timmy was very excited because he loved soccer. + +When they got to the stadium, Timmy saw that the field was very slippery because it had rained earlier. His friends started to play, but Timmy was afraid he would slip and fall. He thought it would be easy to play, but it wasn't. + +Timmy watched his friends play for a while, and then he had an idea. He went to the snack stand and got some popcorn. He took the popcorn and scattered it on the ground where he would play. The popcorn made the ground less slippery, and Timmy was able to play soccer with his friends. They all had a great time, and Timmy was happy he found an easy solution to the slippery field. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat blueberries. She would go to her backyard every day and pick as many blueberries as she could find. One day, she met an old man who was very wealthy. He said to her, "If you keep eating blueberries every day, your health will improve." Lily was happy to hear this and continued to eat her blueberries every day. + +One day, Lily's mother told her that they were going to move to a new house in a different town. Lily was sad because she would have to leave her blueberry bushes behind. When they arrived at their new house, Lily went outside to look for blueberries but she couldn't find any. She asked her mother where she could find them, but her mother didn't know. Lily was sad and missed her blueberries. + +One day, Lily saw the old man from her old town walking by her house. She ran up to him and asked him where she could find blueberries. The old man said, "I'm sorry, my dear. You won't find any blueberries here." Lily was very sad and missed her blueberries even more. From that day on, Lily never ate blueberries again and her health did not improve. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she decided to go on an adventure to find a special treasure. She packed her backpack with a snack and some water and left her house. + +As she walked through the forest, she saw a big, beautiful tree with a swing hanging from one of its branches. She thought it would be fun to take a break and swing for a while. After a few minutes, she got back on her adventure. + +Lily walked and walked until she arrived at a big, open field. In the middle of the field, she saw a shiny object. She ran towards it and found the special treasure she had been looking for! She was so happy and thoughtful, thinking about how she could share her treasure with her friends and family. + +As she left the field, she looked back at the big, beautiful tree and remembered the fun she had on the swing. Lily knew she would come back to the tree and swing again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the ocean and look at all the fish. One day, she saw a shrimp swimming around. It was very small and pink. + +Lily said, "Hello, little shrimp! Do you want to play with me?" The shrimp didn't say anything back, but it stayed near Lily. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a big, dangerous shark swimming towards them. She was scared, but the little shrimp stayed by her side. The shark came closer and closer, but then it swam away. Lily was so happy that the shrimp had stayed with her and kept her safe. + +From that day on, Lily and the little shrimp were best friends. They played together every day in the ocean and always stayed close to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her charming dolls and watch cartoons on TV. One day, she wanted to watch her favorite show but the TV wouldn't turn on. She asked her mommy for help but mommy didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Lily remembered that her daddy had a cable that could bring TV back to life. She ran to the garage to find it. When she found the cable, she brought it to mommy and they plugged it into the TV. The TV came back to life and Lily was so happy! + +But then, something bad happened. The cable was old and broken. While Lily was watching her show, the cable sparked and started a fire. Lily and her family had to run out of the house and call the fire department. They lost their home and all their belongings. From that day on, Lily learned to always ask her parents for help and to be careful with old cables. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and look out the window at the birds. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her clean the house. Timmy didn't want to help because he wanted to play. But his mom said, "If you help me clean, you can play later." + +So, Timmy helped his mom clean the house. They cleaned the floors and the walls. Then, his mom asked him to clean the high window. Timmy was scared because the window was very high. But his mom said, "Don't worry, I'll hold you." Timmy cleaned the window and felt proud of himself. + +After they finished cleaning, Timmy's mom said, "See, when we work together, we can get things done faster. And even though you were scared, you didn't give up. You did your part and helped me. That's what makes us a good team." Timmy smiled and knew that helping others was important. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named BunBun. BunBun went to a classroom every day to learn new things. One day, BunBun's friend, a little duck named Quack, came to visit. + +"Quack, why are you here?" asked BunBun. + +"I want to see your classroom," Quack said. + +"Okay, I'll explain everything to you!" BunBun said happily. + +So BunBun showed Quack around the classroom, pointing out the teacher's desk, the chalkboard, and the colorful posters on the walls. Quack was impressed and said, "Your classroom is so cool!" + +BunBun smiled and said, "I love it here. I learn so much every day!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special card that she loved very much. It was her favorite thing in the whole wide world. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. She showed them her card and they all wanted to play with it. But Lily didn't want to share her card because she was afraid they might lose it. + +Her friend, Timmy, asked her why she wouldn't share her card. Lily said, "It's mine and I don't want to lose it. It belongs to me." Timmy said, "I understand, but it's always good to be friendly and share with others." Lily thought about it and decided to share her card with her friends. They all had fun playing with it and Lily was happy to see her friends happy. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be friendly and share with others, even if it's something that belongs to you. It's always nice to make others happy and it's a great way to make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a clever monkey who wanted to wear a suit. But his friends disagreed and said he looked silly. The monkey didn't want to argue, so he took off the suit and went to play with his friends. + +Later that day, the monkey found a banana peel on the ground and had an idea. He put the peel on his head like a hat and pretended to be a silly monkey. His friends thought it was funny and laughed a lot. They told the clever monkey he didn't need a suit to be special, he was already special just the way he was. + +The clever monkey felt happy and decided to keep the banana peel on his head. He realized that sometimes it's okay to disagree with others, but it's important to always be yourself and do what makes you happy. And that's exactly what the clever monkey did. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school, but she was scared of taking quizzes. She didn't know if she would do well or not. + +One day, her teacher announced that there would be a quiz on the next day. Lily started feeling nervous. She knew she had to study hard to do well on the quiz. She decided to make a regular study schedule to prepare for the quiz. + +The next day, Lily went to school feeling confident. She knew all the answers to the quiz because she had studied regularly. When the teacher announced the results, Lily was happy to know that she had done well. She felt proud of herself for working hard and studying regularly. + +From that day on, Lily knew that if she worked hard and studied regularly, she would do well on any quiz. She was no longer scared of taking quizzes and looked forward to learning new things in school. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite game was hide and seek. One day, Lily went to the beach with her family. She was so excited to play in the sand and swim in the ocean. + +After playing for a while, Lily's mom asked her to go get a towel from the car. But when Lily got to the car, she saw that there were no towels left. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Lily had an idea. She remembered that she had a special towel in her bag. It was her favorite towel and it had her name on it. She was so proud of her towel and she knew it would help her family. She ran back to the beach and gave the towel to her mom. Her mom was so happy and proud of Lily for being so helpful. + +Later that day, Lily and her family went to get some ice cream. Lily wanted to count how many scoops she could get. She counted one, two, three scoops and was so happy. She felt like she could do anything because she was so helpful and proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved very much. One day, a big boy came and took Timmy's toy car. The big boy stole Timmy's toy car and ran away. + +Timmy was very sad and didn't know what to do. His mommy tried to make him feel better by giving him a massage, but it didn't work. Timmy missed his toy car very much. + +Days passed and Timmy saw the big boy playing with his toy car. Timmy tried to take it back, but the big boy was too difficult to beat. Timmy never got his toy car back and was always sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max who loved to play baseball. He had a wide smile every time he hit the ball with his bat. One day, Max's dad took him to the park to play baseball. But when they got there, they found out that the gate was locked. Max's dad tried to unlock it, but he couldn't. Max was sad because he couldn't play his favorite game. Suddenly, Max had an idea. He ran to the fence and found a wide hole. He crawled through it and unlocked the gate from the other side. Max and his dad were happy because they could finally play baseball together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and color, but he was sad because he couldn't manage to draw a straight line. + +One day, Timmy's friend Sally came over to play. Sally saw Timmy's sad face and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told Sally that he wanted to draw a straight line, but he couldn't manage to do it. + +Sally smiled and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I can help you." Sally showed Timmy how to use a ruler to make a straight line. Timmy was so happy that he gave Sally a big hug and said, "Thank you, Sally! You're the best!" + +From that day on, Timmy practiced drawing straight lines using a ruler. He even started to use different colors to make his drawings look pretty. Sally was so proud of Timmy's progress and said, "Wow, Timmy! Your drawings look amazing! You're such a good artist!" Timmy smiled and said, "Thanks, Sally! You're my best friend!" + +And so, Timmy and Sally continued to play and draw together, making lots of pretty marks on paper and having fun. They didn't care if some of their drawings were ugly because they were happy just to be together and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing all day long. One day, Lily's mommy told her that there was going to be a big show on the stage. Lily was so excited to perform in front of everyone. + +When they arrived at the stage, Lily saw that there were many different kids there. They all had different costumes and dances. Lily felt a little nervous, but her mommy told her to settle down and just do her best. + +As Lily was waiting for her turn, she saw a little boy who was crying. She asked him what was wrong and he said that he forgot his dance. Lily told him not to worry and taught him her dance. When it was their turn to perform, they went on stage together and did their dance. Everyone clapped and cheered for them. + +After the show, Lily's mommy told her how proud she was of her for helping the little boy and being different by being kind. Lily smiled and felt happy inside. From that day on, Lily knew that being different was a good thing and that helping others was important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved pizza more than anything else in the world. One day, she asked her mom if they could make pizza for dinner. Her mom said, "Sure, we can make pizza. What toppings do you want to include?" + +Lily thought for a moment and replied, "I want pepperoni, cheese, and mushrooms on my pizza." Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds delicious. You are so intelligent for knowing what you like on your pizza." + +As they were making the pizza, Lily's little brother, Max, came into the kitchen. He asked, "Can I help too?" Lily said, "Of course! You can help us include the toppings on the pizza." + +Together, the three of them made the most delicious pizza ever. They all sat down to eat and Lily said, "This is the best pizza ever! Thank you, Mom and Max, for helping me make it." +Once upon a time, there was a big forest where many animals lived. They were all different, some had fur, some had feathers, and some had scales. But they all lived together in peace and harmony. + +One day, a new animal came to the forest. It was different from all the others, and some of the animals were afraid of it. They didn't want it to stay in the forest and ordered it to leave. The new animal felt sad and alone. + +But then, a wise old owl spoke up and reminded the animals that they all looked different from each other, but they were still able to live in peace. The animals realized their mistake and apologized to the new animal. From that day on, they all lived together in peace, no matter how different they looked. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to accept and respect others who may look different from us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to balance on her tippy toes and dance around the house. One day, she found a white feather on the ground and picked it up. She thought it was the prettiest thing she had ever seen. + +Lily decided to show her mommy the feather, so she ran to the kitchen where her mommy was making lunch. But as she ran, she tripped over a toy and fell. The feather flew out of her hand and landed on the counter. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to the store. As they were walking down the aisle, Lily saw a note on the ground. It was a reminder to buy milk. Her mommy picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +As they were leaving the store, they saw a white bird flying in the sky. Lily remembered the feather she had found earlier and pointed to the bird. Her mommy smiled and said, "I think that bird dropped a feather just for you to find." Lily smiled and felt happy knowing that the white feather was meant to be hers all along. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. She had a special toy soldier that she loved to balance on her finger. One day, Lily was playing with her soldier when she accidentally dropped him and his head fell off. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +The next day, Lily went to the park to play. As she was playing on the swings, she saw a group of big kids playing with their toys. They were playing a game where they were pretending to be soldiers. Lily wanted to join in, but she was too scared. The big kids looked very strong and she didn't want to get hurt. + +Suddenly, one of the big kids fell down and hurt himself. The other kids didn't know what to do. But Lily remembered her soldier and how she had to balance him on her finger. She went over to the injured kid and tried to help him balance. Her clear thinking and bravery helped the big kids see that she was a good friend to have around. From that day on, they all played together and Lily's soldier became the hero of their games. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very adventurous and loved to explore outside. One day, she went for a walk in the forest and saw a butterfly. The butterfly was very pretty and it made her happy. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise and saw a tree fall down. She was scared and started to blink her eyes really fast. But then she saw a cute little rabbit and felt better. She followed the rabbit and it led her to a beautiful flower garden. + +Lily was so happy and felt very adventurous. She played in the garden for a while and then went back home. She told her mom about the butterfly, the fallen tree and the cute little rabbit. Her mom was proud of her for being so brave and adventurous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went into the forest and found a big cross. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, a little bird. + +The bird said, "That cross looks old and wild. It might be magic!" + +Suddenly, the ground began to tremble and the trees started to shake. Lily and the bird were scared, but then they saw a beautiful butterfly. The butterfly said, "Don't be afraid. The cross is not magic, but it is very special. It was made a long time ago to help people remember to be kind and helpful to each other." + +Lily and the bird felt happy and they decided to take the cross back to their village to show everyone. From that day on, they always remembered to be kind and helpful to others, just like the cross reminded them to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty mirror in her room. One day, Lily looked into the mirror and saw an ugly bug on her face. She tried to pinch it, but it crawled away. + +Lily was sad because she didn't like the ugly bug on her face. She looked in the mirror again and saw that the bug was gone. She smiled and felt happy again. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to wash her face every day so that no more ugly bugs would come and pinch her. She loved her pretty mirror and wanted to always look her best. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady who lived in a big house. She had a lot of animals like cows, chickens and goats. Every day, she would feed them with hay and grains. The animals were happy and healthy. + +One day, the lady's friend got married. The lady went to the wedding and saw the bride and groom. They looked very happy and in love. The lady thought that marriage was a special bond between two people who love each other. + +After the wedding, the lady went back home. She saw a mysterious shadow in her garden. She went closer to see what it was. It was a little kitten! The kitten was hungry and meowing for food. The lady fed the kitten with some milk and took care of it. The kitten became her new pet and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to give her friends and family hugs and smiles. One day, Lily found a shiny bracelet on the ground. She picked it up and thought about what to do with it. + +Lily decided to give the bracelet to her best friend, Sarah. Sarah was so happy and gave Lily a big hug. Lily felt happy inside because she made her friend happy. + +The next day, Lily saw a boy crying on the playground. She asked him what was wrong and he said he lost his toy car. Lily remembered how good it felt to give something to someone, so she gave the boy her favorite toy car. The boy stopped crying and smiled. + +Lily learned that giving can make people happy and that it feels good to be kind. From then on, Lily looked for ways to give and be kind every day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved ice-cream very much. She would eat it every day if she could. One day, Lily went to the ice-cream store with her mom. She picked her favorite flavor, which was chocolate. But this time, the ice-cream tasted different. It wasn't as good as usual. Lily's mom told the store owner about it and he promised to give them a better one next time. From that day on, Lily knew that she didn't have to settle for an ordinary ice-cream. She could always tell someone if it wasn't good. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and color with her crayons. One day, Lily's mom gave her a pair of scissors to cut some paper. Lily was very careful to not hurt herself with the sharp scissors. + +As she was cutting, Lily's baby brother crawled over and tried to grab the scissors. Lily told him "No, no!" and took the scissors away. Her brother started to cry, but Lily made a silly face and he smiled again. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park with her mom. There, she saw a boy who was being mean to his sister. Lily didn't like that and told the boy to stop. He didn't listen and called Lily ignorant. But Lily just smiled and walked away, knowing that she did the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat lemons because they were sour and made her face scrunch up. One day, Lily was playing outside and she saw a lemon tree. She wanted to eat a lemon, but the lemons were too high up in the tree. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over and asked her what was wrong. Lily told Timmy that she really wanted a lemon, but she couldn't reach them. Timmy said, "Don't worry, I can help you!" Timmy climbed up the tree and reached for a lemon. He picked it and gave it to Lily. + +Lily took a bite of the lemon and her face scrunched up. She said, "Wow, this lemon is really sour!" Timmy laughed and said, "I told you so!" From then on, Lily and Timmy would pick lemons from the tree together and enjoy the sour taste. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy was cooking on the stove and she asked Lily to step away because it was hot. Lily listened and stepped back. + +As her mommy cooked, Lily played with her toys on the floor. It was a peaceful day and they were both happy. Suddenly, the smoke alarm went off! Lily's mommy had accidentally burned the food on the stove. But Lily didn't cry or get scared. She just hugged her mommy and said, "It's okay, mommy. We can try again next time." + +From that day on, Lily always helped her mommy in the kitchen. They cooked together and had fun. And even though they sometimes made mistakes, they always had each other to make it peaceful again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy's mommy worked in an office, which was a big building with lots of rooms. Timmy thought the office was dull because there were no toys to play with. + +One day, Timmy went to visit his mommy at the office. He saw lots of people working on computers and talking on phones. Timmy's mommy was very happy to see him and she replied with a big smile. + +Timmy's mommy gave him some paper and crayons to draw with, which made him very happy. He drew pictures of his favorite animals and showed them to his mommy. She loved his drawings and put them up on her office wall. Timmy was so happy that he forgot all about the dull office. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. He had a red car that he liked to push around, and a blue ball that he liked to throw. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park to play. + +At the park, Timmy saw a playful puppy running around. The puppy was chasing a butterfly and having so much fun. Timmy thought the puppy looked happy and wanted to play with him. He asked his mom if he could go pet the puppy and his mom said yes. + +Timmy walked over to the puppy and started to pet him. The puppy was so happy and started to wag his tail in motion. Timmy thought the puppy was so cute and he wanted to take him home. But his mom said they couldn't keep the puppy because they already had a cat at home. Timmy was sad, but he knew he could come back to the park and play with the puppy again another day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a leg that hurt a lot. His mommy took him to the hospital and the doctor said he needed a special medicine. + +Timmy's mommy went to the store to buy the medicine. She asked the store worker if it was reliable, but the worker didn't know. Timmy's mommy bought the medicine anyway and gave it to Timmy. + +But Timmy started to complain that his leg still hurt. His mommy took him back to the hospital and the doctor said the medicine was not good. Timmy needed a different medicine, but it was too late. Timmy's leg got worse and he had to use a wheelchair forever. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the park with his friends. They would run and jump and laugh. But one day, it started to rain. Timmy's mommy said they had to go home, but Timmy didn't want to leave. He asked if they could delay going home until the rain stopped. + +While they were waiting, Timmy saw a big slide. He wanted to go down it, but it was wet and slippery. His mommy said it wasn't safe to slide on it when it was wet. Timmy was sad, but he knew his mommy was right. + +Finally, the rain stopped and the sun came out. Timmy and his friends went back to playing. The sky was clear and the slide was dry. Timmy was so happy he could finally go down the slide! +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the grocery store with her mommy. They were looking for some yummy snacks to eat. Lily saw some celery and asked her mommy what it was. + +"That's celery, sweetie," her mommy said. "It's a vegetable that's good for you." + +Lily thought celery looked funny and said, "Mommy, can we buy some celery to joke around with?" + +Her mommy laughed and said, "Sure, we can buy some celery to use as a joke." + +Lily thought it was very useful to have celery as a joke. They bought some and went home to show her daddy. They all laughed and had fun joking around with the celery. From that day on, Lily always remembered that celery could be a useful joke. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly high in the sky and look at all the pretty flowers and trees. One day, Tweety saw an enormous tree that she wanted to sit on. But when she tried to fly up to it, she couldn't rise high enough. + +Tweety was sad and didn't know what to do. She asked her friends for help, but they didn't know how to make her rise higher. Then, a wise old owl came along and said, "Tweety, if you believe in yourself and keep trying, you will rise higher than you ever thought possible." + +Tweety listened to the owl's advice and tried again. She flapped her wings as hard as she could and slowly but surely, she rose higher and higher until she reached the top of the enormous tree. From that day on, Tweety knew that if she believed in herself and kept trying, she could accomplish anything she set her mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a pretty flower in the garden. She wanted to smell it, but her mommy said it might be poison. Lily didn't know what poison meant, but she knew it was something bad. + +Later that day, Lily went to play with her toys. She accidentally spilled juice on her favorite teddy bear. She asked her mommy if she could wash it. Her mommy said yes and showed her how to use the washing machine. + +The next day, Lily went back to the garden to see the pretty flower again. She remembered what her mommy said about poison and decided not to touch it. She felt proud that she made a good choice and kept herself safe from the unknown danger. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bear named Ted. Ted loved to drink tea and play games with his friends. One day, Ted and his friend, a bunny named Benny, decided to have a race. + +Benny said, "I want to win the race!" + +Ted smiled and said, "That's okay, Benny. We can still be friends even if I win." + +Benny nodded and said, "Yes, you're right. Let's start the race!" + +They ran as fast as they could, but in the end, Ted won the race. Benny was happy for Ted and they both drank tea together, still friendly and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy cat. The cat did not like to play with anyone. One day, the cat saw a switch on the wall. The cat wanted to know what the switch did. So, the cat pressed the switch. Suddenly, the lights turned on and the cat was happy. The cat showed the switch to all of his friends and they all played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong horse named Brownie. Brownie loved to run and play in the fields. One day, Brownie met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily asked Brownie, "Can I ride on your back, please?" Brownie replied, "Yes, you may ride on my back, but only if your mommy permits it." + +Lily's mommy said it was okay, so Brownie let Lily climb up on his back. They rode around for a while, and then Brownie saw a big pile of coal. Brownie said, "Lily, let's go see the coal. It's black and dirty, but it can make things very warm." + +Lily was excited to see the coal, and she was happy that Brownie was so strong that he could carry her there. They looked at the coal for a while and then went back to playing in the fields. From that day on, Brownie and Lily were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run fast and have fun. One day, on a Sunday morning, she woke up early and put on her soft pink shoes. She went outside to play with her friends. + +They decided to race each other to the big tree in the park. Lily ran as fast as she could, her heart beating with excitement. She felt the soft grass beneath her feet as she ran. She was determined to win the race. + +As she reached the tree, she looked back and saw that she had won! She felt so happy and proud of herself. Her friends cheered for her and they all played together for the rest of the day. It was a wonderful Sunday filled with fun and laughter. +Once upon a time, there was a happy elephant named Ellie. Ellie liked to play games with her friends in the jungle. One day, she decided to play hide and seek. Ellie was very good at hiding because she was so big. She hid behind a tree and waited for her friends to find her. + +Suddenly, Ellie heard a loud noise. It was her friend Timmy the monkey playing his trumpet. Ellie was glad to hear Timmy's music because it meant he was getting closer. She stayed hidden behind the tree until Timmy found her. + +Ellie and Timmy played together all day, and Ellie was glad to have such a good friend. They played their trumpets and danced in the jungle until it was time to go home. Ellie went home happy, knowing that she had a good friend to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a big, noisy dragon. He lived in a cave in the mountains. Every day, he would pass by the little village nearby and scare all the people. They were very afraid of him. + +One day, a brave little girl decided to stop the dragon. She made a plan to pass by the dragon's cave and talk to him. When she arrived, the dragon was very surprised. He had never seen a little girl before. But she was very kind and talked to him calmly. + +The girl explained that the dragon's noise was scaring the people in the village. The dragon felt bad and promised to be quieter when he passed by. From that day on, the dragon and the girl became friends. They would often pass by each other and say hello. And the people in the village were no longer afraid of the noisy dragon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the park with her mom to watch the sunset. The sky was pink and orange, and it looked so beautiful. + +Lily saw an ancient tree in the park. It was very big and had many branches. She wanted to climb it, but her mom said she had to behave and not climb too high. + +Lily listened to her mom and played on the swings instead. She had so much fun watching the sunset and playing in the park. When it was time to go home, Lily felt happy and tired. She knew she had behaved well and her mom was proud of her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and color pictures. One day, she found a puzzle with different shapes and colors. She tried to put the pieces together, but she couldn't figure it out. + +Her mom came in and saw her struggling. "What's wrong, Lily?" her mom asked. "I'm confused," Lily replied. "I can't match the pieces together." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. It takes wisdom to solve a puzzle. Keep trying and you'll figure it out." + +Lily kept trying, but she still couldn't solve the puzzle. She got frustrated and threw the pieces on the ground. Her mom was disappointed and said, "Lily, that's not how we handle our problems. We have to keep trying and never give up." + +But Lily didn't listen. She went to her room and cried. She never solved the puzzle and never played with it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she had to go potty really bad. She ran to the toilet and did her business. After she was done, she wanted to measure how tall she was getting. She found a ruler and stood still while her mommy measured her. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went for a walk. They saw a big mountain in the distant. Lily asked her mommy if they could go there. Her mommy said it was too far away and they didn't have enough time. So, they just enjoyed the view from where they were. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweet. Tweet loved to fly high in the sky and sing beautiful songs. One day, Tweet saw a big black cloud in the sky. The cloud was getting closer and closer. Tweet was scared and didn't want to fly anymore. + +Tweet wanted to quit flying and find a safe place to land. Tweet saw a tree with big branches and decided to land there. The tree was tall and strong, and Tweet felt safe on one of its branches. + +After a while, the big black cloud went away and the sun came out. Tweet felt happy and decided to sing a beautiful song again. Tweet realized that sometimes it's okay to quit and find a safe place to land, but it's important to keep singing and flying high. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who lived in a small house. She had a cat named Mittens who loved to play outside. One day, Mittens saw a bird and started chasing it. The bird flew away and Mittens got lost. + +The old lady looked for Mittens everywhere but couldn't find him. She was sad and worried. Suddenly, she heard a noise in the bushes. She whispered "Mittens, is that you?" and the cat meowed back. + +The old lady was happy to find Mittens and hugged him tightly. "I'm so glad you're back," she said. Mittens purred and licked her face. From that day on, the old lady never let Mittens out of her sight. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved wearing her big red hat, which made her feel happy. One day, Lily met a friendly bird who asked her, "Can you count how many flowers are in this field?" + +Lily looked around and started counting, "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!" The bird was impressed and said, "You are very good at counting!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you! Do you want to try on my sweet hat?" + +The bird happily tried on the hat and said, "Wow, this hat is so sweet! Thank you, Lily!" + +From that day on, Lily and the bird became good friends and they would often count things together while wearing Lily's big red hat. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bird named Tweet. Tweet loved to sing and fly around the trees. One day, a big cat named Stripe came to the forest. Stripe was very hungry and wanted to catch Tweet. + +Tweet saw Stripe and got scared. She tried to fly away, but Stripe was too fast. Suddenly, Tweet felt something strange. She felt like her wings had vanished! She fell to the ground with a thump. + +Stripe walked up to Tweet and said, "I'm going to eat you for lunch!" But then, a group of cheerful rabbits came hopping by. They saw Stripe and Tweet and knew they had to help. The rabbits quickly hopped onto Stripe's back, making him lose his weight and balance. Stripe fell to the ground and ran away, never to be seen again. + +Tweet was so happy and grateful to the rabbits. She sang her most cheerful song to them and they all danced together. From that day on, Tweet knew that she had some very special friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and jump on his bed. One day, Timmy's ball went up high and hit the ceiling. Timmy couldn't reach it, so he asked his dad for help. + +Dad got a ladder and climbed up to get the ball. Timmy thought it was silly that the ball went so high, but he was happy that his dad could help him. + +After that, Timmy and his dad played catch together. They threw the ball back and forth without hitting the ceiling. Timmy was glad that his dad was there to help him and they had a fun time playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar named Cindy. Cindy wanted to be a butterfly, but she didn't know how. She asked her mom, and her mom said, "You have to crawl into a cocoon and wait." + +Cindy crawled and crawled until she found a cozy spot to make her cocoon. It was cold outside, but she knew she had to stay strong. She spun and spun until she was all wrapped up in her cocoon. + +Days went by, and Cindy started to worry. She was cold and alone, and she didn't know if she was doing it right. But she kept waiting and waiting. Finally, after a long time, she broke out of her cocoon and became a beautiful butterfly! + +Cindy learned that if she worked hard and was patient, she could be successful. And she also learned that sometimes it's okay to be a little cold and uncomfortable if it means achieving your dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a clever bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play in the garden. One day, Benny found a big squash and wanted to take it home. But Benny was not careful and he dropped the squash on the ground. + +Benny was sad because he wanted to show his friends how clever he was to find such a big squash. But then, Benny had an idea. He decided to hop on the squash and squash it with his feet. + +Benny's friends were amazed when they saw the squash. They asked Benny how he got such a big squash. Benny told them about his clever idea to squash it. From that day on, Benny was known as the clever bunny who could squash anything. +Once upon a time, there was a duck named Ducky. Ducky lived near a big pond. One day, Ducky was very excited because he saw his friend, a frog named Froggy. Ducky recognized Froggy because he had seen him before. + +Ducky and Froggy played together in the pond. They swam and splashed around. Ducky was happy to have his friend with him. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a big bird flying overhead. Ducky and Froggy were scared and quickly swam away. + +After the bird flew away, Ducky and Froggy came back to the pond. They were happy to be safe and together again. Ducky recognized how important it was to have friends like Froggy. They continued to play in the pond until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a little seed. The seed wanted to bloom into a beautiful flower, but it didn't know how. One day, a kind gardener came along and planted the seed in the ground. + +The seed was happy because it was finally in a place where it could grow. The gardener watered the seed every day, and soon the seed began to sprout. As it grew, it started to develop little leaves and petals. + +One day, the flower finally bloomed! It was the most beautiful flower in the garden. The flower was so happy that it waved its petals and danced in the breeze. + +The moral of the story is that with a little help and care, anything is possible. Just like the gardener helped the seed grow into a beautiful flower, we should always be available to help others grow and bloom. And just like the flower, we should use our finger to wave and dance in happiness when we achieve our goals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in her backyard. She had a gate that kept her safe from the street. One day, Lily noticed that her gate was broken and she was very sad. She couldn't play outside anymore because she was afraid she might get hurt. + +Lily's mom told her that they would fix the gate and make it better than before. Lily was very happy to hear that. Her mom also told her that sometimes things break, but we can always improve them and make them stronger. + +The next day, the gate was fixed and it looked unusual because it was painted in bright colors. Lily loved it! She learned that even though things might break, we can always make them better and more beautiful. The moral of the story is that we should never give up and always try to improve things, even when they seem broken. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play soccer with his friends. He was very good at it. He could kick the ball really far! + +One day, Timmy and his friends decided to have a race. They wanted to see who could run the fastest. Timmy knew he was fast, but he also knew that his friend Billy was really good at speed. Timmy didn't want to lose the race, so he decided to practice. + +He ran every day and soon he became really fast. On the day of the race, Timmy was very excited. He ran as fast as he could and he won the race! He was so happy. He felt really smooth as he ran, like he was gliding on the ground. Timmy realized that if he practiced hard, he could do anything he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the fair with her family. One day, they went to the fair and saw a big cart full of candy. Lily's eyes widened with excitement as she gazed at the cart. + +She turned to her mom and said, "Can we get some candy, please?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, we can get some candy. What kind do you want?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I want the red lollipops, please." + +Her mom bought her the red lollipops and Lily was so happy. She gazed at the lollipops in her hand and said, "Thank you, mom. I love the fair!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to go to the mall to play and eat yummy treats. But one day, they quarreled over a toy car. + +Timmy said, "I want to play with the car first!" + +Tommy replied, "No, it's my turn!" + +They argued and shouted until they both felt sad. Suddenly, a wise old man came and said, "Friends should share and be reliable for each other. You can take turns playing with the toy car." + +Timmy and Tommy realized their mistake and hugged each other. They played together and shared the toy car. They learned that being kind and reliable is more important than fighting over toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty bracelet that she loved to wear every day. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, she accidentally dropped her bracelet and it fell into the grass. + +Lily looked for her bracelet but couldn't find it. She started to cry. Her friend, Timmy, saw her crying and asked what was wrong. Lily told him about her lost bracelet. + +Timmy said, "Don't worry, I will help you find it." They searched and searched until finally, Timmy saw something shiny in the grass. He picked it up and gave it to Lily. She was so grateful and gave Timmy a big hug. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Lily said, as she put her bracelet back on her wrist. "I'm so glad you found it." + +"I'm happy to help," Timmy replied. "Now let's go play!" And they ran off to play together, shutting the gate behind them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play on the swings. She loved to swing back and forth, but she wanted to try something new. So, she got off the swing and saw a merry-go-round. + +The merry-go-round looked like so much fun, but Lily noticed a sign that said "Dangerous: Do Not Spin Too Fast". Lily thought she could handle it, so she climbed on and started to spin. At first, it was fun, but then it started to spin faster and faster. Lily felt sick and dizzy. She realized that the sign was right, and it was dangerous to spin too fast. + +Lily got off the merry-go-round and sat down on a bench. She felt much better after a few minutes. From that day on, Lily learned to always follow the rules and listen to the signs. She knew that sometimes things may seem fun, but they can be dangerous if she doesn't pay attention. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Finn. Finn lived in a big blue sea with his fish friends. They liked to play and swim around. + +One day, Finn saw a shiny gun on the bottom of the sea. He wanted to show his friends, so he dove down to get it. When he came back up, his friends were scared of the gun. Finn said, "Don't worry, it's just a toy." + +But then, a man came and took the gun from Finn. He wasn't a nice man, and he used the gun to hurt other creatures in the sea. Finn felt sad and wished he had never found the gun. + +The moral of the story is that guns are not toys and can hurt others. It's important to be careful and not play with things that can hurt people or animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to visit her grandma who had a big garden with lots of trees. Lily saw a tree with some fruit on it and asked her grandma what it was. Her grandma said it was a prune tree and that the fruit was good to eat. + +Lily wanted to try one, but her grandma told her to be careful because the tree had some thorns. Lily was scared of the thorns, but her grandma said if she was careful, she wouldn't get hurt. So, Lily reached for a prune and was careful not to touch the thorns. + +After eating the prune, Lily felt happy and thanked her grandma. Her grandma then asked Lily if she wanted to guess how many prunes were on the tree. Lily guessed and her grandma counted them. Lily was close, but not quite right. Her grandma then told her that it doesn't matter if you guess right or wrong, what matters is that you try. The moral of the story is to be careful and to always try your best. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a crystal necklace that she loved to wear. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She was nervous to go down the big slide, but her mom encouraged her to try. + +Lily climbed up the ladder and went down the slide. As she reached the bottom, she felt something hard in her mouth. It was her crystal necklace! She had accidentally chewed on it while going down the slide. + +Lily was sad that her necklace was broken, but her mom told her not to worry. They went to a store and found a new crystal necklace that was even prettier than the old one. Lily was happy again and learned to be brave when trying new things. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. At the park, she saw a big watch on the wall. It had big numbers and was very shiny. + +Lily wanted to run and play, but she couldn't stop looking at the watch. She asked her mom and dad what time it was. They told her it was time to go home soon. Lily was sad because she didn't want to leave the park. But then, her mom and dad said they could come back and play again tomorrow. + +Lily was so happy that she ran around the park one more time before leaving. She knew that she would come back and play again soon. And she would always remember the big shiny watch on the wall. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she was playing with her friends when her tummy started to rumble. She knew it was noon and time for lunch. + +Lily's friends wanted to keep playing, but she was too hungry. She told them she needed to go home and eat. When she got home, her mommy was angry because Lily was late. They sat down to discuss why Lily was late and how she could remember to come home on time in the future. + +After they finished talking, Lily's mommy made her a yummy sandwich and they ate it together. Lily felt much better and went back outside to play with her friends. She made sure to check the time so she wouldn't be late again. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play and run around in the park with his owner, Emily. One day, Max hurt his paw while playing fetch. Emily noticed that Max was limping and whimpering, so she took him to the veterinarian. + +Max was worried when he got to the veterinarian's office. He didn't like going to the doctor because he was scared of shots. But the veterinarian was very nice and gentle with Max. She checked his paw and gave him some medicine to make it feel better. + +After a few days, Max's paw started to feel much better. He was able to play and run around again. Max was so happy that he didn't have to worry about his paw hurting anymore. He was grateful for the veterinarian who helped him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who lived in a small hut. The bunny was very lonely and wished for a friend. One day, the bunny saw a bird building a nest in a nearby tree. The bunny thought, "Maybe the bird can be my friend!" + +The bunny hopped over to the bird and asked, "Will you be my friend?" The bird replied, "Yes, I would love to be your friend!" The bunny and the bird played and had fun together every day. + +One day, a big storm came and the wind blew the roof off the bunny's hut. The bunny was sad because it was raining inside the hut. But the bird had an idea! The bird said, "Let's remove some sticks from my nest and use them to fix your hut!" And so, the bunny and the bird worked together to fix the hut and keep each other warm and dry. From that day on, the bunny and the bird were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, white dog named Max. Max loved to walk with Lily every day. One day, Lily was very impatient to go for a walk with Max. She kept asking her mom, "When can we go for a walk with Max?" Finally, her mom said, "Okay, let's go for a walk now." + +Lily and Max walked down the street. They saw a white cat walking on the sidewalk. Max wanted to chase the cat, but Lily said, "No, Max. We don't chase cats." They kept walking until they saw a big tree. Lily and Max sat down under the tree and enjoyed the shade. After a while, they walked back home. Lily was happy because she got to go for a walk with Max. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her family. One day, they decided to go on a camping trip in the woods. They needed a cabin to stay in. + +Lily's dad asked his friend for a recommendation for a dependable cabin. The friend said, "I have a cabin you can use. It's very strong and safe." Lily's dad was happy to hear that. + +When they arrived at the cabin, Lily saw a squirrel outside. She said, "Hello Mr. Squirrel! Do you like our cabin?" The squirrel replied, "Yes, it's a good cabin. Very strong and dependable." Lily was happy to hear that and she had a great time on her camping adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat food, but he hated vegetables. His mommy always told him that vegetables were good for him, but he didn't like the taste. + +One day, Timmy's mommy made him a plate of food with some vegetables on it. Timmy didn't want to eat them, but then he had a thoughtful idea. He decided to try one bite of each vegetable and see if he liked it. + +To his surprise, Timmy actually enjoyed the taste of the vegetables! He was happy that he tried them and felt proud of himself for being thoughtful. From that day on, Timmy ate his vegetables and felt healthy and strong. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the sand at the beach. One day, she saw a scary crab that made her afraid. The crab was big and had sharp claws. + +Lily wanted to run away, but she didn't want to leave her sand castle behind. She decided to follow the crab to make sure it didn't come back to her castle. + +As she followed the crab, she realized that it wasn't so scary after all. It was just trying to find some food. Lily felt brave and decided to go back to her sand castle. She had a fun day at the beach and learned that sometimes things aren't as scary as they seem. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. The bear was very heavy, and he liked to eat honey. One day, the bear went for a walk in the forest. The forest was very cold and the ground was icy. The bear slipped and fell down. He hurt his paw and couldn't walk anymore. + +Luckily, a kind rabbit saw the bear and went to help him. The rabbit said "Welcome, Mr. Bear! Let me help you up." The rabbit helped the bear stand up and took him to his home. The rabbit gave the bear some warm soup and a cozy blanket. The bear felt much better. + +From that day on, the bear and the rabbit became good friends. The bear would visit the rabbit often, and they would share honey and carrots. The bear was still heavy, but he was happy because he had a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the stars at night. One night, she saw a shooting star and made a wish. She wished to have a new toy. + +The next day, Lily went to the store with her mom. She saw a toy she really wanted, but her mom said they couldn't buy it. Lily was sad and started to cry. + +A kind lady saw Lily crying and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about the toy she wanted. The kind lady said, "Don't worry, I have an extra toy at home. You can have it." Lily was so happy and thanked the kind lady. + +Later that night, Lily saw the same shooting star and said, "Thank you for my toy. I will remain grateful forever." +Jimmy was glad. He was playing with his toys and wanted to show his mom who was in the kitchen. He ran to her, holding up his toy. Mom smiled, but just then there was a loud noise. Jimmy and Mom looked around the room and saw the bookcase had fallen down. They both ran to it and tried to put it back up. + +It was too heavy. They tried really hard, but nothing worked. They began to quarrel about who caused the bookcase to fall over. Suddenly, Jimmy remembered that he had been playing near the bookcase earlier. He looked up at his mom and apologized for knocking it down. + +Mom hugged him and said it was okay. She said that accidents happen and she was glad no one was hurt. Then together, they worked together to put the bookcase back up again. Jimmy was very happy when they were finished and his mom thanked him for helping her. + +The end. +Once there was a boy. His name was Joe and he was three years old. He was curious about the world around him. + +One day Joe's mommy gave him a cell. It was a big, blue cell. Joe was so excited he could hardly contain himself. + +Joe started to explore the cell. He looked everywhere and touched everything. He saw all the buttons and the screen. + +He asked his mommy what it was for. She explained to Joe that it was a useful tool. You could take pictures and make phone calls with it. + +Joe was so excited. He wanted to use his cell every day. He would become the best cell user ever! +Once upon a time there were two friends. Izzy and Sam. + +Izzy and Sam were going on a holiday. Izzy had a special job. She had to carry the luggage. + +Izzy felt proud! She picked up the luggage and carried it all the way to the airport. Everyone was surprised to see her do it so well. + +When they arrived at the airport they saw lots of delicious food. Izzy was so excited! There were all sorts of yummy things to eat. + +On the plane, Izzy and Sam played all the way there. When they arrived at their holiday destination, they were so happy. They had the best time ever! + +At the end of the holiday, Izzy and Sam had to depart. Sadly, Izzy had to carry the luggage again. But she was happy. After all it was an adventure she could have! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mandy. She loved to play games, especially kicking the ball. One day, while she was playing all alone in the garden, Mandy saw a big jar of honey. She was so excited! She started to run, but suddenly, she tripped and her ball went flying! Mandy felt helpless as she watched it roll further and further away. + +Just then, a bee flew up to Mandy with a happy face. It said, "Don't be afraid! I can help get your ball back, just give me some of the honey!" Mandy laughed and gave it some of the sweet honey. The bee thanked her and flew away. + +A few minutes later, the bee flew back with Mandy's ball! Mandy was so happy that she offered the bee more honey, but the bee shook its little head and said "No, thank you!" before flying away. + +Mandy was so grateful to the bee. She thanked it, and when she started kicking her ball again, she thought how wonderful it was to do such a kind thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Joy. One day, her father brought her a beautiful flute. She was so happy she couldn't stop smiling. + +Joy eagerly opened up her flute and started to play it. It made such a brilliant sound, like a bird singing. Joy felt so happy and special. + +But then, Joy started to get scared. She wasn't sure how to play the flute. She put it down, disappointed. + +Just then, Joy's father came and put his arm around her. He said, "It's ok Joy. Here, let me show you how to play." He softly blew through the flute and showed Joy how to make a beautiful sound. Joy felt better and soon enough she was playing the flute by herself. + +When Joy was finished playing, her father smiled at her. He said, "That was brilliant, Joy!" Joy knew her father was proud of her, and it made her feel so comforted. Together, they hugged and listened to the beautiful song Joy had played. +Once upon a time, there was a little dinosaur. He was very enthusiastic about exploring the world. Every day he would wander through the forest, happily looking for new and exciting things. + +One day, the little dinosaur saw something strange. It was a magic wand! He decided to pick it up and as soon as he did, it began to sparkle and glow. Then, all of a sudden, it made a loud POOF and the little dinosaur started to shrink! + +The dinosaur was so surprised. He felt tiny! He was now even smaller than the ants he saw scurrying around the forest floor. He was really excited though and started to explore. Everywhere he went, he felt like a giant! He saw birds and flowers in a way he had never seen before. + +Suddenly, he saw the magic wand again and it winked at him. He knew he had to grab it, so he did. As soon as he touched it, it made another loud POOF, and he was back to his regular size again! + +The little dinosaur was so happy and energetic. He was so glad he had found the magic wand, it had made the forest even more exciting for him. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Alexa. She was very adventurous, and she loved exploring new places. One day, she was looking for something fun to do when she saw a big boot. She decided to see what was inside the boot. + +Alexa slowly opened the boot and was surprised to find lots of buried treasure! She started digging fast until she had enough to fill her pocket. She was so excited to show her friends her new discovery. + +The next day, Alexa decided to bury the boot so that nobody else would find it. She put lots of sand over the treasure so it was all hidden. She was so happy that she had found the treasure and that nobody else could see it. + +Then Alexa ran to tell her friends all about the buried boot and the treasure she had found. Her friends were excited to hear the story and they promised to keep the secret safe. Alexa and her friends had a wonderful time playing with her buried treasure. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Joy. She always wanted to go to the market with her mummy. One day, she asked her mummy again. But mummy said no because she was too little. + +Joy felt tight in her chest. She was so sad. She wanted to go with her mummy so much. Her mummy felt a bit sad too, so she said yes. + +At the market, Joy was so excited. She wanted to buy lots of things. But when she went to the shop she felt a bit embarrassed. She was too little to reach the yummy treats and she felt so silly. + +Mummy was very brave. She picked Joy up so she could reach the yummy treats. Joy felt so happy. She was even more excited now. + +Mummy was so nice to help her. Joy smiled and thanked her mummy. They went home together, feeling very happy and tight in their hearts. +Once upon a time, there was a purple cable. It was very long and it went all the way to the other side of the room. But when it was time to take a nap, the cable didn't want to rest. It bounced around, jumping over the furniture and getting into all sorts of mischief. + +As the cable bounced around, it made a lot of noise and woke up everyone in the house. Everyone was very unhappy about this and tried to get the cable to settle down. + +Finally, the cable found a comfortable spot to rest in. It snuggled up in between the pillows and blankets and was able to take a nice, long nap. + +After its nap, the cable felt refreshed. It danced around happily and happily bounced from room to room, making everyone in the house smile. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He went outside on a hot summer day. He saw someone flying a kite. The boy wanted to fly a kite too. But he did not have a kite. + +He saw a girl standing nearby. She was holding a kite. The boy asked the girl if he could fly the kite too. The girl was very rude and said no. + +The boy got angry. He set a plan in his head. He ran to his house and came back with a kite of his own. The boy set it up and started flying his kite in the summer air. + +The girl was shocked. She realized what a rude thing she had done. She apologized to the boy and asked if she could fly the kite too. And the boy said yes with a big smile. + +They both flew their kites together in the summer sky. It was so much fun! They laughed and smiled together. And the sun was shining too. It was the best summer day ever! +Once there was a little girl. She wanted to make something special. So she asked her mom if she could print a picture. Mom said yes, and the little girl picked out a blue door. + +She printed the picture of the blue door. It was so pretty! The blue door was in the middle of a green meadow with little yellow flowers all around. She couldn't wait to show her mom. + +So, she ran to her mom to show her what she printed. Mom was so proud of her. She said it was the most beautiful door she had ever seen. + +The little girl was so happy to have printed such a special picture. She was going to hang it on her wall so she could always remember the beautiful blue door. +Johnny was worried. He was in his crib, which was yellow. He was worried because he could not find his mommy. He called out but she did not answer. He started to cry. + +Suddenly, he heard his mommy's voice coming from the other room. She was talking to his Grandma. Johnny was so happy! He stopped crying and hopped out of his bed. He ran to the other room to find his mommy. + +When Johnny reached his mommy, she smiled and hugged him. She picked him up in her arms and said, "There's my beautiful boy." Johnny smiled and hugged his mommy back. He was no longer worried. +There was a nosy puppy. He liked to play and have lots of fun. Every day he would sit by the window and watch people go by. He was very curious about what everyone was doing. + +One day a little girl with a big smile walked by. The nosy puppy started to bark. The little girl stopped and said, "Hi puppy. What's your name?" + +The puppy didn't know how to reply, so he just wagged his tail. The girl asked again, "What's your name?" Suddenly the puppy spoke. + +"My name is Toby!" he said. The girl was surprised. "How did you learn how to speak?" she asked. + +Toby just smiled. He knew that no matter how nosy he was, he would always be the cutest puppy in town! +Once upon a time there was a very eager butterfly. The butterfly wanted to see the world, so off she flew. Everywhere she went, she looked for a place to call home. + +Eventually the butterfly saw a beautiful flower. She wanted to stay, so she asked if she could live there. The flower said yes, but the butterfly had to make sure she behaved. + +The butterfly tried really hard to listen to the flower, but sometimes she made mistakes. Whenever this happened, the flower always smiled and said it was alright. The flower taught the butterfly to forgive. + +The butterfly was so happy! She and the flower were the best of friends. Through their friendship, the butterfly learned to forgive and be kind. She was so grateful for the flower's help. + +And ever since, the butterfly has been flying around the world, teaching others to forgive and be kind, just like her flower taught her. +Once upon a time there was a mitten. It was a special mitten. Every day it would fly up in the sky and go on adventures. It would see so many things from up high. It would see hills, trees, animals and even clouds. Every day was different and exciting. + +One day the mitten noticed something weird. It saw a cloud that looked like a giant cake. It was round, fluffy and white. The mitten thought it was so cool. + +The mitten flew over to the cloud and it smelled like delicious cake. It licked the cloud and it was sweet! The mitten had never tasted anything like this before. It was so happy, so it flew around the cloud and got to know it better. + +The mitten and the cloud became the best of friends. They would fly around together and explore the world. The mitten was so excited it had a new friend. They had so much fun flying together, it was the best day ever. +Once upon a time there was a selfish little boy. He didn't like to share. One day he went to the pond to play with his toys. He wanted to play with a net. He grabbed the net and didn't give it to anyone else. He twisted it around and around and played with it all by himself. No other kids were allowed to play with him. He was so proud of himself for keeping the net. But he found out that it was much more fun when others joined him and shared the net. He learned that it's not nice to be selfish. He smiled and gave the net to the other children. They all had a very fun time playing with the net, twisting it around and playing tag. And they all happily went home at the end of the day. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was 3 years old and very happy. + +Lucy was walking in the park one day when she saw a pretty bush. The bush was full of bright, colorful flowers and was very attractive. Lucy smiled and wanted to go explore the bush. + +She started walking closer to it, until she was right at the edge of the bush. Then, she stepped inside and was surrounded by beauty. All the colors of the flowers made Lucy smile even more. + +She was walking around the bush and smelling the flowers when she heard a voice. It belonged to a friendly robin. The robin was also smiling and seemed so happy to see her. + +The little robin asked Lucy to come closer, so she did. They smiled and talked together for a while. Lucy enjoyed her time in the bush, surrounded by beauty and happiness. +Once upon a time there was a foolish onion. He wanted to rise up really high. So he asked around to get some help. Everywhere he asked, people just laughed at him. Nobody thought it was possible for a silly little onion to rise so high. + +But one day the onion met a wise bird. The bird told him that with determined and hard work, he could do anything. So the onion worked very hard for many days and soon he rose high up in the sky. He was so happy to be so high even though he was still a silly onion. + +Everyone was surprised that the onion could rise so much. They came to cheer him on. They clapped and cheered every time the onion rose up higher. The onion knew that with determination, he could make his dreams come true. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mia. One day Mia was in a cafe, drinking some tea. She was feeling a bit scared, so her hands began to tremble. Suddenly, she saw that her tea was cheap - much cheaper than usual! Mia was so surprised that she almost spilled her tea. + +Mia asked the cafe owner why her tea was so cheap. He told her a special discount was on today, just for special little girls like her! Mia was so happy! She thanked the cafe owner, smiled, and finished her tea. From then on, Mia always looked forward to getting her tea from the cafe. And just like that, she learned that being brave can sometimes be rewarded! +Once upon a time, there was a furry bear who loved to design. Every day he would sit under a big tree and think of fun things he could draw. The bear had lots of ideas, but he wanted to make something special. + +He decided to make a magical line. He knew he had to try hard to make it just right. So, he thought and thought and thought some more until he finally designed the perfect line. + +He began to draw it and before he knew it, an incredible sight appeared! The line had transformed into a furry rainbow! It was so beautiful it made the bear's heart smile. He had created a magnificent design. + +From that day forward, the furry bear never gave up on designing. He was always determined to create something new and wonderful. His magical line made all of his dreams come true! +The clay was heavy. Billy and his friend wanted to play with it but their mom wouldn't permit it. She said they were too little and could get hurt. Billy and his friend were sad. They knew that they couldn't make the clay into anything fun without their mom's permission. + +Suddenly, Billy had an idea. He ran inside, grabbed a few spoons, and ran back outside. He asked his mom if he could play with the clay. She thought it seemed safe enough and she permitted it. + +Billy and his friend were so happy! They used the spoons to make lots of neat shapes with the clay. They made animals, flowers and funny faces. The clay held the shapes and even felt nice and smooth. The boys were so excited! + +When the clay was all gone and it was time to go inside, Billy and his friend thanked their mom and she smiled. They were glad that she had permitted them to use the clay. It had made for a great afternoon. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly dog. His name was Spread. Spread loved to eat fruit. Every day, he would go for a walk and pick the juiciest fruits around. One day, he found a huge tree with lots of delicious fruits. He spread his arms wide and grabbed as many as he could. He ate several, and felt very happy. + +When Spread got home, he decided to share his fruit with his friends. He spread out the different fruits on a plate and his friends came to eat. Everyone was so jolly, and soon they had eaten all the fruit. Spread smiled; he was happy to share his fruit with his friends. +Maria wanted to be a good student. She wanted to study hard so she could be successful. + +Every day, Maria would get up early and go to classes. She listened to her teachers and followed all the rules. She worked hard and asked lots of questions. + +But she still had not learned everything yet. She was not feeling dependable and was having a hard time. She felt bad she couldn't do things as fast as her friends. + +But Maria kept studying and didn't give up. Finally, she started to understand things and learn more. She kept practicing and soon became a dependable student. + +Maria was so proud of her hard work. She knew studying was important and it had paid off. She knew she could get better and accomplish anything she wanted if she just kept studying! +Once upon a time there was a boy who loved to skip. Every day he would skip through the park, over the bridge and around the pond. One day he decided to skip to the store. + +When he got there, he saw a big door. He tried to open the door, but it was locked. He skipped around the store, looking for another door. Suddenly, he saw a small door. He skipped up to it and tried to open it. It opened! + +He stepped inside and the smell of something delicious filled the air. He looked around and saw a shelf of tasty treats. His mouth began to water and he wanted to try one. He reached out and picked up a tasty cookie. It was so delicious. + +He skipped happily out of the store, glad he found the small door. +Once upon a time there was a furry tap. Every day, birds would fly and land on the tap. One day, two birds did not fly away. They stayed on the tap. + +The two birds began to pass things to each other. They passed a seed, a twig, and a feather. Then they passed a secret. + +The secret was that they wanted to turn the tap into a beautiful water fountain. All they needed was some help. + +The birds flew away to find help. Eventually they found a giant. The giant said he could help. He passed the two birds buckets of water and they worked together to turn the tap into a water fountain. + +The water fountain sparkled in the sun, and was the most beautiful fountain ever. All the birds around flew back to the fountain and it was filled with singing and happiness. +The furry tap was now a fountain and everyone was happy. +Once there was a bald guy who lived in a big house. He wanted something special. So he went to the big cabinet in the kitchen. He opened it and something amazing happened! Out came a sparkly rainbow bird. The bald man was so excited. He let the beautiful bird fly around his house. He watched it soar through the air and it made him happy. + +The bald man kept the bird for a long time and it became his best friend. Every morning the bird would tweet and wake up the man. They had so much fun together. + +One day the bird flew away. The bald man was sad, but he was also happy that it was free. He was glad to have such a special friend, even if it was only for a little while. +Once there was a wide green door. The door was wide and it was green. Every day, two children would go to the wide green door. They would open the door and look inside. + +Inside the wide green door, there was a secret garden. The garden was full of flowers, trees and birds. The children wanted to go inside the secret garden but the door was always closed. + +The children wanted to get into the secret garden every day but they couldn't. Then one day, the door was not closed! + +The children were so excited. They opened the wide green door and peeked inside. It was so beautiful! There were beautiful flowers and colorful birds. The children ran into the garden and had so much fun. They stayed in the garden until it was time to close the wide green door. + +The children were so happy to be able to play in the secret garden. They opened the wide green door every day after that. And each time, the secret garden was just as beautiful as before. +The girl wanted to play a game. She found a box of plastic pieces. The pieces were easy to hold in her hands. She decided to play hide and seek. + +She put some pieces into her pockets, and she hid the others behind the chair. She counted to ten, and then she ran around the room looking for all of the pieces. She found some behind the chair and some in her pockets. + +Finally, she found the last piece under the table. She smiled, feeling proud of herself. She gathered all of the pieces back together. Now she had enough for a game. She smiled again. She was happy that she had found all of the pieces, because she liked to play hide and seek. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave girl. She loved to do daring things, like climbing trees and going on adventures. + +One day, the girl decided to go on a special dare. She wanted to find a special reward at the end of her adventure. So off she went! + +The road was long, and the girl got tired and frustrated. She wanted to give up, but she decided to keep going. Finally, she saw something glimmering in the distance. It was the reward! + +The brave girl hopped and leaped as she ran towards her prize. She gathered it in her arms and brought it back home. + +The brave girl had been rewarded for her daring adventure. And she was so very happy! +Mum and Dad had a special treat for lunch. They said it was time for a fancy noon. Mum and Dad put on their finest clothes and they were all so excited. They went out to a fancy restaurant and Dad ordered the best food. They enjoyed all the yummy food and even the special drinks that Dad had ordered. After lunch they returned home. Mum said that it was so nice to enjoy the fancy noon. They all said that soon they would go out for another special treat. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved to balance on one foot. One day, she went to her wardrobe and opened the big door, the inside was dark and uncomfortable. + +Lucy found her balancing balls and put them outside the wardrobe. She then put one foot on the first ball and carefully balanced herself. She tilted her head to one side and one hand to the other side. She stayed like this for a few seconds and then carefully put the other foot on the second ball and balanced again. She was so proud of herself for balancing for so long. + +Suddenly she felt something cold and slimy on her hand. It was a big, slimy slug. She jumped off the balls and quickly shut the wardrobe door. It was so uncomfortable inside that wardrobe. + +Lucy decided she would practice her balancing somewhere else and kept the door of the wardrobe firmly closed. From then on, whenever she wanted to balance she did it outside with her friends. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Luke. One day, Luke had to choose between two things: staying with his family or going on an adventure. He wanted to go on an adventure, but he was quite frightened. He didn't want to leave his family behind. + +Finally, he chose to stay with his family. They were all very happy and hugged him a lot. Together, they began their own adventure around the world. Everywhere they went, they explored and learned more about the world. + +Back at home, Luke's family became very close. Every day they spent time with each other and told stories of their adventures. Luke was so thankful that he had chosen to stay with his family. They were all very happy. + +And so, the family lived happily ever after! +Once there was a little girl. She was very small and she had a cloth. It was old and it was very uncomfortable. + +Every day, her mommy would come and care for her. She would bring new clothes for her to wear and it would make her feel better. She liked to feel the soft cloth of her new clothes on her skin. + +One day, the little girl wanted to wear her old, uncomfortable cloth too. She asked her mommy if she could wear it, but her mommy said no. She said that it would be too uncomfortable and that she should wear the soft, new cloth instead. + +The little girl got very sad. But then her mommy came and hugged her. She said, “You are very special and I care about you. You should always wear the soft cloth, because it will keep you comfortable.†+ +The little girl smiled and she was happy again. She hugged her mommy and said, “Thank you for taking care of me.†+Once upon a time, there were two friends called Jack and Lucy. Jack wanted to build a structure but he did not know what numbers to use. He asked Lucy for help. + +Lucy was very smart and knew all about numbers. She said that it was important to use the right numbers and that all good structures need to be neat and tidy. They looked for numbers in the garden and soon found some long sticks. + +Jack and Lucy used the sticks to build their structure. They put the sticks together, one by one, in the same way. Soon, they had created a big and important structure. + +Jack and Lucy were very happy and told all their friends about their exciting structure. Together, they all shared in the fun of the important number structure that Jack and Lucy had built. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy man named Bill. Bill had plenty of food, toys, clothes and even a nice house. Even though Bill had many things, he still felt like something was missing. + +One day, Bill decided to take a walk in the park. As he was walking, he saw a puppy all alone in the grass, shaking and sad. Bill walked over and realized the poor puppy was suffering from a broken bone! + +But how could Bill help the puppy? He was worried he didn’t have enough money to get the puppy the help it needed. + +So Bill reached into his pocket and took out a few coins. He was relieved to see that all the coins together were enough for the puppy's surgery. + +The puppy was so grateful, and soon healed from its broken bone. Bill was happy he was able to help the puppy, and the two shared a big hug. From then on, the puppy and Bill were best friends! +Once there was a grumpy farmer who lived in a barn. He didn't like anyone and everyone was scared of him. One day, he had to choose a new horse and he went to the farm to pick one out. + +At the farm, the farmer saw lots of horses. But when he saw the last horse he knew he had found the perfect one. He chose the last horse and felt so happy. + +The farmer took the horse back to his barn and they were both very happy. Everyone in town was surprised to see the grumpy farmer smiling. From then on,the farmer took the horse out to the fields every day and they became the best of friends. +One day, a little boy named James went outside with his mom. James saw a lot of smoke in the sky. He asked his mom what it was, but she didn't want to talk about it. + +Mom tried to change the subject, but James was curious and he kept asking what the smoke was. Suddenly, a very rude man shouted at the little boy, “Get away from here!†James was scared and started to cry. + +Mom was angry and told the man to go away. James was surprised to see that his mom was standing up for him. She put her arm around him and said, “It is okay, James. I will always stand up for you.†+ +Suddenly, James recognized the same smoke that he saw when they were outside. He knew it was coming from the man's car. James was not scared anymore because he knew that his mom would protect him. He was glad he was able to recognize the smoke again. +Molly was a happy three year old until one day when she had to go shopping with her mum. Molly started to complain about being hungry, but there were no snacks available for her. + +Mum told Molly that she could have some beans when they got home. She was very excited and quickly stopped complaining. + +When they got to the grocery store, they saw lots of kinds of beans. Molly was so excited that she started to run around the store, pointing at all the different kinds. Her mum let her pick out one small pack of beans and added it to her shopping cart. + +On the way home, Molly kept asking her mum when they could eat the beans. Her mum said soon and she stopped complaining. + +When Molly finally got home, she couldn’t wait for dinner. She, her mum and her dad all had a lovely dinner of beans, and Molly was so happy. From then on, Molly never complained again whenever they went shopping. +Once upon a time there was a funny woman. Everywhere she went, she made people laugh. She told jokes and made even the grumpiest people smile. + +One day, the woman went to a park. There, she saw a little girl who was three years old. The woman smiled and joked with her. They chatted and laughed together. + +The little girl thought the woman was so graceful. She twirled and jumped around the park while telling jokes. She moved with such grace that the little girl was mesmerised. + +The woman soon said goodbye and the little girl waved and smiled. She couldn't wait to tell her friends about the graceful woman who made her laugh. +Once upon a time there was a famous badger who lived in the woods. Every day he looked at the sky, hoping to see lightning. He wanted to borrow the lightning and make his own colourful display in the sky. + +One cloudy day, the badger saw his wish come true. There was a single flash of brilliant lightning. The badger was so excited. He raced across the woods and saw the lightning in the distance. + +He ran and ran until he was right next to the lightning. He reached out his paw to borrow it. By a stroke of luck, he managed to grab the lightning. He held it in his hands and it lit up the sky with beautiful colours. + +The badger was so proud of his special lightning. He couldn't stop showing it off to his friends. Because he was so famous, everyone wanted to see his amazing lightning. +Once upon a time, there was a tiger. He was a spoiled tiger, because he never had to work for anything. Every day, he settled in for a long nap in the jungle. One day, a little girl stumbled into the jungle and saw the tiger sleeping. She was curious and wanted to see the tiger up close. She started to creep over to him, but the tiger heard her and woke up. The little girl was so scared that she turned around and ran away. The tiger laughed at her until he settled back down to his nap. The little girl never forgot the tiger, and every time she thought of him, she knew he was a spoiled tiger! +One day, mommy and Bobby went to the park to play. Bobby was so excited and he said, "Snap! Mommy, let's play now!" Mommy and Bobby picked up their toys and ran to the playground. + +When Bobby got to the playground, there was lots of junk everywhere. Mommy said, "Oh Bobby, the playground is very messy. Let's try to clean it up." Bobby and Mommy started to pick up all the junk and throw it away. Bobby got a little grumpy because it was taking a long time but they kept going until all the junk was gone. + +Once the junk was gone, Bobby and Mommy had so much fun playing together. They swinged on the swingset, flew kites, and played tag. Bobby laughed and said, "Snap! This is so much fun, Mommy!" Bobby and Mommy played at the park until it was time to go home. Bobby smiled the whole way home. +James was very anxious as he sat in his seat. He was very excited to take the test in front of him. He had studied so much and hoped that he would pass. When the teacher announced it was time to begin, he nodded and started the test. + +James kept nodding as he moved through each question on the paper. He was determined to get each one right. He read and re-read every answer before filling it in. He was very focused and worked hard all through the test. + +At last, it was finished. James waited for the teacher to grade it. His heart was beating fast and he was very anxious. After what seemed like hours his test was finally graded. When he saw he had passed he smiled and nodded in relief. He was so happy and proud of himself that he had passed the test! +Once upon a time there was a person. The person was excited. The person wanted to go for a walk in the park. So, the person went for a walk and saw lots of things. The person saw birds in the sky and trees in the park. The person saw a big pond with lots of ducks in it. It was very exciting. The person waved at the ducks in the pond. Then the person saw a butterfly fluttering in the air. It was so pretty. The person smiled and was very happy. Soon it was time to go home. The person said goodbye to the birds, the ducks, and the butterfly and walked back home. +Once there was a boy, who was only three. He loved to eat, he would always ask for some snacks. One day, he found a file in a closet. He thought it was very dull and didn't know how to play with it. He showed it to his dad and asked him what he should do with it. + +His dad said he should eat it, so he did! The boy found that the file tasted really good and he ate it all up. He enjoyed it so much he asked his dad to get more files for him to eat. His dad was happy to oblige and soon the boy had a whole plate of files he could eat. He ate every last one and declared them to be the best snacks ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah was very quiet, and she loved to explore different places. One day, she was walking in the woods when she noticed something strange. She saw a strange man poking around in the bushes. The strange man didn't seem to see Sarah, so she stayed very quiet. + +Sarah was curious, so she decided to follow the stranger. She kept her distance, because she was afraid of the stranger. As they walked, the stranger started to make loud noises, which made Sarah start to cry. Suddenly, the stranger turned around and saw Sarah. He smiled at her, and he said in a warm voice, "Don't worry, I'm not going to hurt you." + +Sarah was still scared, so the strange man sat down and asked her to join him. After talking for a while, Sarah realized that the strange man was actually very kind. He told Sarah stories, and they laughed and talked together for a long time. When it was time to go home, Sarah thanked the stranger for making her day so special. + +Finally, Sarah waved goodbye to the stranger and went home. She never saw the stranger again, but she never forgot how kind he had been to her. +Once there was a giant who liked to zoom around. He zoomed up high in the sky, and he zoomed low near the ground. Everywhere he went, he liked to zoom around. One day he zoomed past some farms and he saw the most delicious looking apples. The giant stopped and he couldn't resist. He picked the biggest and juiciest apple and it was so delicious! He ate it all up, core and all! Then he zoomed all the way home, with a happy belly full of delicious apples. +Once there was a boy. He was having trouble. He was very sad. He wanted to bury his trouble away. + +So he went to the park. He found a very big hole. He started to bury his trouble in the ground. + +But then a rude man came. He was not very nice. He shouted at the boy. He said "What are you doing?". + +The boy said "I am burying my trouble here". The man said "That is not nice. You should never bury your trouble away". + +The boy was sad. He said sorry and ran away. He knew he was not supposed to bury his trouble away. He had learned an important lesson. +One day, a little girl named Ella found a rag. She thought it looked so soft and comfortable, so she slipped it on. Ella felt very warm and cozy wearing the rag, and she played with it for a long time. + +However, Ella soon regretted her decision to wear the rag. It was getting in her way and she couldn't move around very well. Ella looked around and noticed that all of her friends were wearing nice clothes, and she felt embarrassed. She quickly took off the rag and buried it deep in a drawer. + +Ella learned an important lesson that day. She will never forget it and will always remember not to do something if she thinks she might regret it later! +Once upon a time, there was a duck. She wanted to reach the pond but it was far away. She felt helpless, so she started to cry. + +Suddenly, a kind little girl heard her. She loved ducks and wanted to help. + +The girl walked over to the duck and lifted her up gently. The duck was so excited to be saved and started quacking with joy. + +The girl carried the duck to the pond where she could reach the water. She carefully put the duck in the pond and the duck splashed around happily. + +The duck was so grateful for the kind girl. She quacked one last time before swimming off into the pond. The girl watched as the duck swam away, feeling thankful for helping out such a helpless creature. +A little girl called Lucy was walking in the park. She was wearing an enormous, pink sweater. She loved it so much. Suddenly, she saw a tiny puppy walking around on wobbly legs. Lucy squealed with delight. She ran up to the puppy and was about to give it a massive hug when the puppy shook his fur. + +The pup's fur had been wet and muddy and, before Lucy knew it, her enormous pink sweater was covered in dirt. Lucy felt sad and started to cry. + +Then, her dad replaced her sweater with a sparkly, new one. He gave it to her and said, “There you go, sweetheart. I’m sure this one is much better than the old one.†+ +Lucy smiled and thanked her dad. She hugged the sparkly, new sweater close and ran off to have more fun in the park. +Rick was a fat boy. His parents wanted him to do yoga each day, so he'd be healthier. But Rick refused to do yoga and stayed fat. + +At school, Rick's teacher told him to try yoga and not be so fat. Rick said he wanted to stay fat, so he refused to do yoga. + +Rick's mom told him if he didn't try yoga, he couldn't eat his favorite chocolate cake. Rick thought about it and still refused to do yoga. But Rick really wanted the cake. He thought and thought and then reluctantly agreed to do yoga. + +Rick tried yoga and found it wasn't so bad. He kept doing it every day and started to get healthier. He still ate his favorite cake too. Everyone was happy that Rick no longer refused yoga and was a much healthier boy. +Once upon a time there was a brave cat. He decided to go on an adventure one day. He got to a big scary tree. He was scared to go up the tree, but he was brave. Then he decided to touch the tree and he saw something strange. He touched a little fur ball and out popped a frightened kitten! + +The brave cat was so happy! He touched the kitten with his gentle paw and she was not scared anymore. The cat was so proud of himself. He picked up the kitten and carried her home. + +He showed his new friend to his family and they were all so happy! They petted the kitten and she purred with joy. The brave cat knew his adventure was worth it. He and the kitten were now friends for life! +Once upon a time, there was a bad man who wanted to pinch the poor earth. He thought that it would be funny to hurt the earth, so he decided to pinch it. The earth felt very terrible. + +One day, a boy saw the bad man trying to pinch the earth. The boy said, "No! Stop!" +The bad man was very angry and he said, "Shut up, or I will pinch you too!" + +The brave boy stood his ground and said, "No! I won't let you pinch the earth. It's not right to hurt something that belongs to everyone. Please, stop!" + +The bad man was so surprised, he let go of the earth and ran away. The boy was happy because he had saved the earth from being pinched. + +The boy hugged the earth and said, "Thank you for helping me protect the earth. I'm glad that it is safe now. We will never let anyone pinch the earth again." + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lily. She wore her favourite dress - it was bright and sparkly. Everywhere Lily went, she gave everyone a big happy smile. + +One day Lily was running around the garden, when she suddenly slipped. She fell on the grass and the smile on her face went dull. Her mom came to help her and gave her a big hug. + +After that, Lily slowly got up, and no matter how much it hurt, she tried to smile again. Her mom helped her stand up and gave her an ice-cream as a treat. + +Lily's smile slowly came back and before she knew it, she was running around the garden again. This time, she was extra careful so that she wouldn't slip again. She held her mom's hand and together they laughed and smiled. +Jenny was a big girl and was very excited to visit the zoo with Mommy and Daddy. She had never seen animals up close before, and was thrilled to see lions, tigers and monkeys. As she walked around the zoo, she was amazed by all the impressive animals. + +In one corner of the zoo, she saw some fluffy white bunnies. She wanted to get closer, but her parents told her to stay where she was. She was disappointed, and felt like she had missed out on a lot of fun. + +At the end of the day, they left the zoo and went home. Jenny couldn't stop thinking about the bunnies she'd seen, and wishing she'd been able to get closer. She was sure she'd miss them, and could hardly wait to come back and visit them again. +Once there was a new panda. It was very cute. Every day it would sit in the sun. It liked to just sit and relax in the warm sunshine. + +One day while the panda was sitting in the sun, a little girl saw it. She ran over and said, "Hi, panda!" The panda smiled. The little girl thought the panda looked very nice. She sat down beside it and they both enjoyed the sunshine. + +The girl asked the panda if it wanted to go on an adventure. The panda said yes! The girl and the panda went on a long walk. They went to new places they had never seen before. + +They went through a meadow and a forest. They saw lots of birds and trees. The girl and the panda were having so much fun together. + +At the end of the day, the girl and the panda stopped in a field. They sat down and watched the sun set. The girl smiled at the panda and said, "Thank you for a lovely day." The panda smiled back and they both went home together. +Billy had a troubled day. He was sad because nothing good was happening. He was sitting outside when an ambulance went by. He felt scared and alone. + +Just then his best friend Jessie came around the corner. She saw Billy and ran over to give him a hug. He felt better when he felt her arms around him and he immediately knew that he was not alone. + +Jessie stayed with Billy for a while and she told him stories about when they played together. Billy was happy that Jessie was with him. He forgot about the ambulance and he was no longer sad and troubled. + +At the end of the day when Jessie had to go back home, she gave Billy a big hug. She said goodbye and ran off. Billy knew that tomorrow would be a much better day. +Once there was a family with a very special backyard. It was very expensive, with lots of beautiful things to play on. Every day, the family locked the gate so nobody could get in. + +One day, a little girl asked to go out into the backyard. Her parents said she had to wait until they locked the gate. So, the girl waited patiently until the gate was locked. + +When the gate was locked, the family went outside. They played in the backyard for hours and hours. The little girl liked to swing and run around in the grass. She laughed and giggled, it was so much fun! + +At the end of the day, the family went inside. The parents locked the gate again to keep the family safe. Everyone was exhausted but happy that they had all spent time together in the expensive backyard. +Once there was a girl named Grace. She was very graceful and loved to dance. But today she was struggling to understand. + +She wanted a taxi to take her to school. But her parents said she needed to understand why taxis cost money. + +Grace thought and thought, until she finally understood. She understood that taking a taxi was like buying something with money. + +The next morning, Grace took a taxi to school. She felt graceful and proud that she had understood something she found difficult. + +When she arrived at school, her friends were amazed. They said they never knew Grace could be so graceful. + +Grace smiled proudly and said, "Understanding is important." +Once, there was a clumsy bear. He was very clumsy and often tripped. One day, he was walking through the forest. Suddenly, he saw a big, shiny automobile. He wanted to ride it, so he ran to catch up to it. But, he was too clumsy and he tripped and fell. As he got back up, he saw something on the car. It was a big, red apple! He was very excited and bit the apple. It was so juicy and delicious! He laughed with joy as he took big bites of the apple. Suddenly, he heard a loud honk and realized the car was driving away! It was gone, but he had so much fun with that big, juicy apple. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy family who lived in a big, grand house. In the family there was a 3 year old boy called Tim. One day, Tim wanted to play a game of hide and seek. He asked his Mum if he could. + +"Yes, of course you can," said his Mum with a twinkle of excitement in her eyes. + +Tim was so excited and he couldn't wait to hide. He whispered to his Mum "Where should I hide?". His Mum replied, "How about behind the sofa?". + +Tim ran off and hid behind the big grey sofa. He loved the feeling of finding a secret place and hiding there. + +After a few seconds, Tim's Mum said "Ready or not, here I come!" + +Tim could barely contain himself with excitement as his Mum looked for him in the house. She looked in all the rooms, but she couldn't find him. Suddenly, Tim's Mum had a clever idea. She decided to look down. + +She bent down on her hands and knees and said "Where could he be?" +There was no answer, but suddenly she saw Tim's little head poking out from behind the sofa. She had found him! + +Tim felt very proud that his Mum had spotted him and he laughed. She scooped him up and said, "Well done for hiding so well! You certainly found a great spot! Now, who wants to play again?". +Once there was a little girl named Lisa. She was three years old and very hungry. She wanted to find something to eat, but she didn't know what to do. + +She started walking, and she came to a park. She saw a big tree with lots of apples! She quickly ran to the tree and started picking apples. She ate one and it was so yummy that she wanted to eat more. + +The more apples she ate, the hungrier she became. She searched and searched until she had picked all of the apples. When all the apples were gone, Lisa had a big smile on her face and she felt very successful. + +From that day, Lisa wanted to increase her success. She started planting apple trees in her backyard and, as the years went by, her success increased. + +Now Lisa has lots of apples in her garden, and she's never hungry. She even sells some of her apples at the local farmer's market. Lisa's success continues to increase, and she loves it! +Sam was feeling nervous. He was anxious about his first plane journey. He was visiting his aunt who lived far away. + +He was holding his passport tightly. He was worried that he might lose it. He was about to get on the plane. + +Suddenly, one of Sam's pockets tore. His passport flew out of his pocket and onto the ground! Sam started to cry. + +The nice lady at the airport saw what had happened and she picked up Sam’s passport for him. She smiled and said “don’t worry, Sam, everything will be alright". + +Sam was relieved. The lady gave the passport back to Sam and he put it safely into his pocket. He was still a bit anxious but he was happy that the passport was safe again. He got on the plane and had a wonderful trip. +Johnny was feeling excited. Today was the day he adopted his first pet! His dad took him to the pet shop and there were so many animals to choose from. He saw a small cat and thought it looked cute, so he asked his dad if he could have it. His dad said yes and Johnny was filled with joy! + +At first, the cat was very scared. It was so tiny, with big eyes and a fluffy tail. The shopkeeper handed Johnny a small box which was filled with treats, food and toys. He was so happy! He carried the box home and the cat stayed inside it. + +Johnny and his dad made the cat a cozy bed and filled its food bowl with some tasty treats. Johnny sat next to the cat and talked gently to it, until it stopped being so fearful. Then they started to cuddle and play games together. + +Johnny was so happy. He had his very own pet and he was excited to show it off to all of his friends. From then on he always made sure his pet had everything it needed. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to prepare for things. Before going to school, the girl would make sure her clothes were neat and ready to go. When it was time for bed, she would fix up her bed and get ready for a good night's sleep. The girl was really careful to make sure everything was ready for whatever she was doing. + +One day, the girl was getting ready to go to a special party. She put on her prettiest dress and put her hair up in a bun. She also grabbed her favourite stuffed animal and put it in her pocket. She was so excited that she couldn't help but smile. + +When the girl arrived, she was ready to have the best time ever. Everyone was having lots of fun dancing and playing games. The girl smiled and played with her friends until it was time to go home. + +Back at home the girl prepared for the rest of the week ahead. She put away her party dress and put her stuffy animal in its spot on the shelf. She was all ready and nothing would get in her way. + +The little girl was so proud that she had prepared for everything her week ahead. She was ready for whatever came her way! +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He wanted to go on an adventure, so he set off to try and find a dragon. + +He searched far and wide, and eventually he found one. The dragon was big and scary, but it also had very soft wings. + +The knight was scared but he was brave and decided to try and talk to the dragon. + +He was brave and said "Hello dragon! Can we be friends?" + +The dragon looked down at the knight and smiled. It said "Yes, I would like that". + +The knight and the dragon became best friends, and they went on many adventures together. They would try new things and have lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who felt so sad and alone. He looked high and low but he couldn't find anyone to play with. He wanted someone to talk to, but no one seemed to be around. + +The little boy started to cry and weep. He felt so alone. Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from behind the bush. He looked closely and saw a human with kind eyes. + +The human smiled and said "Don't worry, you're not alone". The little boy felt so happy. He stopped crying and they started to play together. + +But then a rude human came along. He shouted at them to go away. The little boy started to cry again. But the kind human told the rude one to leave them alone. + +The little boy felt so much better. He now knew that he wasn't alone in the world and he had someone to talk to. So, the little boy and the kind human became the best of friends. +Once there was a mouse who lived in a dark and damp cave. The mouse was scared and often had trouble sleeping. He really hoped that someday he would find a warm, comfortable home. + +One day, the mouse noticed a warm, bright light coming from the entrance of the cave. He cautiously sniffed the air, and sure enough, he could smell something sweet and mild. The mouse was so excited that he quickly ran towards the light. + +The mouse was surprised to find a cozy home built in front of the cave. He stayed there, where he had a soft bed of straw to sleep in, and sweet-smelling fruits to eat. He was happy that he had found a safe and mild place to stay. + +The mouse was content and happy. He spent his time playing and eating, and hoped that he could stay in that warm and cozy home for a long time. +Mom was feeling frustrated. It had been a long day and dinner still wasn't ready. She was in the kitchen chopping veggies and stirring sauces. + +Suddenly, her three year old daughter stepped into the kitchen. She looked around, wide-eyed and curious, and asked her Mom a question, “What are you doing?†+ +Mom smiled and answered, “I'm making dinner.†+ +The girl looked excited and asked, “What's for dinner?†+ +Mom described the meal she was making, a colorful stir-fry full of vegetables and tasty rice. + +The girl nodded her head, happy with the answer. She asked one more question, “Can I help?†+ +Mom was touched by the offer, and proudly said, “Yes you can! Come, let’s get to work.†+ +Together, they prepared the meal with love and patience, until finally dinner was ready. Both Mom and daughter were happy with the result. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He liked to do fun things with his friends. One day they were playing in the sunshine and Jack started to run. He ran so fast that he tripped over his own feet and fell to the ground. He felt embarrassed and put his head down. + +His friends ran to help him up but Jack did not want to move. They asked him what was wrong, but he stayed still. His friends waited for him to move but he stayed put. Finally, he said he wanted to kneel. His friends asked if he wanted to pray but Jack said no. + +Finally, Jack held up his hand. On his finger was a hat. He told his friends the hat was magic. When he kneeled, he said the hat could make him special again. Everyone was excited to see what would happen. + +Jack knelt with the hat on and said the magic words. Suddenly he felt more special than ever before. His friends cheered and he felt happy again. He thanked them for understanding why he had to kneel. He put on his magic hat, smiled, and ran away to play. +Once upon a time, there was a dull boy called Will. He lived in a tall house, but he didn't have many friends. One day, he took a walk outside to look for a new friend. + +He walked and walked until he stopped at a big door. He was too small to reach to the doorknob so he just touched it. Suddenly the door opened wide, with a warm and friendly voice saying "Welcome!". + +Will was so excited! Inside the door he saw a little girl, and she looked friendly too. He walked in and they talked and laughed together. They both had so much fun! + +At the end of the day, Will said goodbye to his new friend and waved as she left. From that day on, Will had a special friend to touch and welcome whenever he wanted. +Once there was a pencil. It was a very special pencil because it had rainbows all over it. So one day the pencil decided to go for a walk. As it was walking, the pencil saw a huge puddle, and it wanted to splash in it. So it jumped in, and it soaked! + +After the pencil was done, it was very happy. It was glad to have gone for a walk and to have found such a nice puddle. Now, whenever it was feeling a bit down, it remembered the walk, and the nice puddle it had soaked in. + +The pencil was so glad that it ran off to tell all the other pencils in the school about its adventure. All the other pencils thought it was so exciting, and they all clapped! + +This made the rainbow pencil feel even happier. It was glad it had gone on such an amazing adventure! +Once upon a time there was a river. It was very healthy and had lots of fish. Every afternoon a boy went to the river and liked to play in it. The boy loved to print in the mud. He could make lines and shapes with his feet. It was lots of fun. After he had printed in the mud he would take a dip in the river. It felt so cool and refreshing. He would play like this all day. Until one day it was time to go home. The boy said goodbye to the river and was happy that it was so healthy and full of life. +Once upon a time there was a big and strong spirit. He was a very brave spirit who could do almost anything. But this day he was feeling a bit sad. + +He had been walking for hours and he felt tired and sore. He was ready to stop and rest. + +As he stopped, he heard a sound. It sounded like a voice calling him. So the spirit decided to follow the voice. + +The spirit walked and walked until he came across something rough. It was a big and strong tree. The spirit touched it and he knew that this was where the voice wanted him to be. + +The spirit closed his eyes and felt a calm feeling. He knew that his journey was over and he had found the place he was looking for. +Once upon a time there was a shy bear who was looking for soap. He was feeling very unclean, but he didn't know how to get the soap! + +The shy bear searched the meadow but he could not find the soap. He looked in the forest, but he could not find it. He was very sad, until he saw a bright light in the sky. It was a soap-bird! + +The soap-bird flew down, and had soap for the bear! The bear was so happy, he was jumping and dancing around. He thanked the soap-bird for saving him. + +The bear's fur felt so clean! He even made some extra soap by mixing the soap with rainwater. Now, the bear and his friends are always clean and happy. They thank the soap-bird for saving them. +Bella and Jack had a sister. Their sister was named Anna. Bella and Jack were excited to play with Anna. + +Bella and Jack ran around with Anna in the park. They ran around and around in circles. Anna laughed and laughed. + +After playing in the park, Anna helped her two siblings get organized. She put their toys away and tidied up the house. Bella and Jack wanted to do the same and ran to get their toys. + +Soon, the house was neat and organized. Anna was so proud of her two siblings. She smiled and hugged them both tight. + +Bella and Jack were very lucky to have such an organized sister. They could not help but smile when they saw Anna. +A little girl lay in her bed, snuggling under the covers. She yawned as the evening grew dark and cozy. The old moon began to peek in through the window and along with the stars, cast a magical golden light around the room. + +The little girl laughed and felt her tired eyes close. Glancing at the clock, she knew it was time for bed and soon she was sound asleep. + +In the middle of the night, something woke her up and to her surprise, she saw a giant owl looking at her! It was so old and wise, but when it yawned a friendly hello, she knew it was her friend. + +The owl flew away and the little girl went back to sleep, feeling safe and cozy in her bed. As the night grew old, morning slowly came and the stars began to fade away. She smiled, feeling happy and ready to take on the day. +Once upon a time, there lived two friends, June and Jack. They both loved to play, explore and have fun together. + +One day, Jack found an old book on the ground. He picked it up and was going to throw it away when June said, "That's a spell book - we can use it!" + +So Jack and June opened the book and looked at the strange symbols written in it. + +June asked, "How do we use the book?" Jack said, "Maybe this book will give us special powers." + +Jack pointed to a bad spell, and he said, "Let’s use this one first - it looks like it can help us do fun things." + +So June and Jack used the bad spell and it worked! They had so much fun with the new powers they had been given. They had adventures and used their new powers to help their friends. + +Jack and June were so happy they used the old spell book and they agreed to keep using it as long as it kept giving them fun surprises. +Once upon a time there was a strong mommy and a weak baby. Mommy and baby were hungry, so mommy said, "Let's get food!" +They went to the store and mommy picked out some yummy food. But baby was taking a long time to decide which food they should get. Mommy was getting frustrated, so she said "Let's hurry, we need to finish." + +They went to the cashier and paid. Finally, it was time to go home. Mommy was happy the food was in the bag and told baby that going to the store took a long time, but it was worth it. + +At home, baby was so excited to eat the food. But when mommy started to cook the food, baby got tired and wanted to sleep. Mommy said, "No! You need to eat first and then we can finish." Baby got back up and ate, and mommy finished making the food. + +Mommy and baby were happy and full after eating. Baby said, "Thank you for getting us food, mommy!" Mommy said with a smile, "You're welcome, my sweet baby, now it's time for bed!" +Once there was a bald man called Bob. Bob was very excited one morning to wake up and go to the window. He knew there was something special outside. He parted the curtains and he saw a white sleek eagle soaring in the sky. He was so excited that he jumped around the room with joy. + +The eagle was so majestic and powerful that it made Bob's heart leap with happiness. He watched it soaring high into the blue sky, turning and twirling with grace. He was mesmerized with its beauty. + +As the eagle flew further away, the excitement in Bob's heart started to fade away. But the beauty of the eagle would stay forever in his memory. +Once, there was a mill. It was very old and made a lot of noise. But the people who lived near it were not scared. They had a job to do. + +Every day, the people worked hard to keep the mill running. They always made sure the mill was clean and didn't break down. This helped to prevent bad things from happening. + +One day, there was a big storm. Lots of rain came down and the mill had to be protected from the rain. The people put a soft blanket over the mill to keep it safe. + +The rain came down for days. But by the end of the storm, the mill was still safe and dry. That was because of the soft blanket. It prevented the rain from getting inside the mill. + +The people were so pleased. They could keep working and the mill kept running. That was all thanks to the soft blanket and the people who worked hard to prevent bad things from happening. +Once there was a hungry fish who lived in a pond. He always wanted a rod to catch some food, but he didn't have one. One day, a fishing rod came floating in the water! He swam over and grabbed the rod. + +The fish was so happy! He hung onto the rod and waited. Soon, a big school of fish were swimming nearby. The hungry fish used the rod to catch some lunch. He was so excited! + +The fish ate until he was full. After that he decided to take the rod to show all of his friends. He said "Come, come with me and you can see the rod I found!" Then the fish and all of his friends went swimming together with the rod. + +The fish was very happy. He was no longer hungry and he had a rod to share with his friends. +Pamela was an adorable three year old. She loved to play outside with her friends, but today she was stuck inside. She was so bored! She walked around the house looking for something to do. When she reached into the kitchen, she saw the stove. + +She smiled and laughed as she touched it. She thought it was so exciting! But then, all of a sudden, her mom walked into the kitchen. She saw Pamela near the stove and knew she had to do something. + +Pamela sighed as her mom took her away from the stove. She wanted to stay and keep exploring. She knew she had to stay away from the stove and be safe. + +But, she still thought it was fun and adorable. Maybe, after naptime, she would be able to explore the stove again. +Once upon a time two little friends, Jack and Sally, wanted to find out what a lawyer did. So they asked their mum and she said she would explain. + +Mum said that a lawyer is a person that helps people understand laws. The laws are very interesting and important because they teach us to be good and behave properly. + +Jack and Sally thought that was very cool and asked if they could be lawyers too. Mum smiled and said they had to study hard if they wanted to be lawyers, but they could help her explain the laws. + +So Jack and Sally read books, wrote stories and played games to learn more about laws. They asked lots of questions and learnt many interesting things. + +Soon Jack and Sally were helping other people understand the laws too. They found it very exciting, and enjoyed doing it so much. + +Now Jack and Sally are the best lawyer friends ever and enjoy teaching people about the laws. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty desk. Everyone in the village wanted to own it because it was so special. So they held a contest. Whoever could raise the desk the highest would get to keep it. + +The first person who tried was the strongest man in the village. He strained and pushed, but he could not seem to raise the desk. + +Next, the tallest man in the village gave it a go. He was tall and strong, but he too fail to raise the desk. + +Finally, a young child from the village stepped up to the desk. She was small, but she was mighty. She concentrated and gave it her best effort, and surprisingly, the desk lifted off the ground. Everyone cheered and praised the child. She was given the desk as a reward for her strength and determination. + +And that is how the mighty desk was won! +Once upon a time there was a brave girl who wanted to succeed. She had heard of a special envelope in the woods and decided to find it. She would need her courage and strength to complete her quest. + +The brave girl walked through the woods, looking for the envelope. Everywhere that she looked, she did not find it. She started to worry, but then she saw it in the distance. She ran over and saw that it was a big, beautiful envelope. + +The brave girl opened the envelope with joy. Inside was a surprise! It was a success certificate that said she had done it! + +The brave girl smiled and hugged the envelope tightly. She was so happy that she had succeeded. Now she had a special certificate that said she was successful! +Suzy was playing in the garden when she saw a wide mouse. She wanted to play with it, but the mouse ran away. So, Suzy got her big fishing net and chased the mouse. She was determined to catch it, so she chased it all around the garden. + +Finally, the mouse ran into a bush and stopped. Suzy shook the bush, but the mouse refused to come out. Suzy knew it was in there, so she started to fight the bush! She tried to shake the bush very hard and pull at the branches, but the bush wouldn't let go of the mouse. + +But then, the mouse heard Suzy and decided it wanted to make friends. So it scurried out from the bush and ran into Suzy's arms. Suzy was so happy to finally have a friend. She picked up the mouse and gave it a big hug. + +From that day on, Suzy and the mouse became the best of friends! They spent every day playing in the garden. Suzy never tried to catch the mouse again; she knew that it was a friend and not an enemy. +Once there was a tall tree. The tree loved insects. All sorts of insects lived in the tree and they were happy together. One day a strong wind came and it separated the insects. They got scared and started to fly away. The tree had never seen the insects separate before! + +The tree was sad and started to cry. But the wind was gentle and it brought the insects back. All the insects circled around the tree and they were very happy to be together again. From that day on, the tree and the insects never wanted to be apart. They looked out for each other and never got separated again. +Once there was a mommy and her baby. They had just finished eating dinner in their pale kitchen. Mommy put the dishes away, and then the baby wanted to get down from his chair. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Let's see how well you balance!" She helped the baby nervously walk on his tippy toes across the kitchen floor. He wobbled a bit but stayed steady. + +He smiled proudly and asked, "Do it again?" So mommy helped him make a few trips back and forth. On the third trip, he made it all the way across on his own! + +The baby laughed with joy and shouted, "I can balance!" Mommy clapped and gave him a big hug. + +They hugged and laughed until it was time to go to bed. The baby said goodnight, feeling so proud of himself. Mommy said goodnight too, with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was an old rug. It was an original rug and it was pretty and special. The rug liked to be on the floor, so it spread out and stayed there. + +One day, a little girl came over to where the rug was. The little girl liked the rug too, so she picked it up and started folding it. She folded it into a neat little square. + +The rug really liked that the little girl wanted to play with it, so it waited patiently while the little girl ran around with it in her hands. + +When the little girl was done playing, she gently unfolded the rug and put it back onto the floor. Then the rug happily stretched back out and the little girl said goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a big, heavy bear. He liked to borrow things from his friends that lived on the side of the road. He loved to borrow cars, cups and even hats! His friends just laughed when he asked to borrow something. + +One day, the bear decided to borrow something extra special. He decided to borrow the sun from the sky! He was very clever and made a big, strong ladder so he could reach the sun. The ladder was very heavy, so it was difficult for the bear to carry it. + +When he got to the side of the road, he asked all his friends for help. His friends worked together to carry the ladder, and the bear made it to the sun. He tried to take the sun, but it was just too big and heavy! + +Finally, the bear gave up and put the ladder back down. It was a lot of work, but he was happy that his friends had helped him borrow the sun! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Joe. He was three years old. Joe had an adventure one day. + +He followed a bee as it flew across the meadow. He had never seen a bee quite like it before. It was bright yellow, like sunshine. Joe wanted to follow the bee and see where it would go next. + +He chased the bee until it stopped near a big tree. Joe noticed the bee was holding something in its thimble. Joe was curious so he reached out to try and grab it. But the bee flew away before Joe could take it. + +Joe was troubled. He wanted to find the bee again and get the thing it was carrying. So he began to follow the bee again, this time through the woods. He kept going until he finally saw the bee again. + +Joe followed the bee until it stopped again. He reached out carefully, and his thumb grabbed the thing it was carrying. + +It was a little yellow flower, and it made Joe smile. He had his flower and he was happy! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were Jack and Jill. Both of them wanted to do something fun. + +Jack said, "Let's choose a candle and light it up." Jill thought this was a great idea. + +They chose a brightly coloured candle from the cupboard. They lit up the candle and the room became very bright. + +But then something unexpected happened. The candle made a lot of noise! This shocked Jack and Jill. + +They quickly blew out the candle. They both agreed that it was too noisy for them. They then chose a different candle, which was nice and quiet. They lit it up and the room once again became filled with a gentle light. Jack and Jill laughed and enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. He was hopping around in the woods when he discovered a broken hut. He was so curious! He hopped up to the hut and stood on his hind legs to peek in the window. He couldn't believe his eyes! Inside the hut, were two little mice, who were having a picnic together! + +The bunny was so excited that he wasn't sure what to do. He wanted to play with the mice, but he was too scared to get close. He hopped around outside and eventually he made a hole in the back of the hut. He peeped in and hopped closer and closer until he was standing beside the picnic. + +The two mice were surprised and delighted to see the little bunny! They welcomed him to their little hut and showed him all around. The bunny had so much fun learning about the things in the hut! He found a few broken toys and helped the mice fix them. + +Once everything was fixed, the bunny, the mice, and the little hut were happy again. The bunny said goodbye to the mice and hopped back into the woods, feeling very excited about his new discovery! +Once upon a time, there was a white dog. He didn't have a home and he was very sad. One day, he was walking through the streets, looking for somebody to love him, when he met a little girl. She was three years old and her name was Jackie. + +When Jackie saw the white dog, she said "What a nice doggie! Can I keep you?" The white dog was so happy! He liked Jackie a lot and he wanted to stay with her. + +Jackie was happy too. She brought the white dog back to her house and she showed him the kind of toys he could play with. He liked the toys, but soon he found out they were too small to fit him. + +Jackie was sad. She wanted to make the white dog happy and give him some toys he could play with. She asked her mom and dad if they had any new toys that would fit the white dog. + +Her parents had the perfect idea! They bought him a big, soft stuffed animal. Now, the white dog could play with the stuffed animal and sleep cuddled up with it. He was so happy! + +Jackie and the white dog were the best of friends. They would play together in the backyard every day. Jackie always made sure the white dog had all the hugs and cuddles he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a very fast animal. His name was Flash. He could run really fast and he loved to race. + +One day, he wanted to race against the wind. So he began to run fast. He ran faster and faster until he was running really, really fast. But then, he suddenly remembered something. He had forgotten to lock his house! + +Flash was so very sorry. He had been so busy running that he had forgotten. Now he could not go back and lock the door. + +So Flash decided to speed back home. He ran as fast as he could and soon he was back at his house. He quickly locked the door, so no one could get in. + +Then Flash felt much better. He knew that his house was safe. From now on, he would always remember to lock his door. +Once upon a time there was a mysterious cell. It floated in the air and nobody knew where it had come from. One day a little girl saw the cell. She wanted to know what was inside of it, so she decided to wash it. + +The little girl found a bucket and some soap and started to wash the cell. Soon enough, suds and bubbles started to form and the cell began to look clean. After a few minutes the cell was all clean and sparkling. + +The little girl was so excited she started to open it. What she found inside made her gasp! Inside the cell was a beautiful bird with turquoise blue feathers and a purple beak. + +The little girl was so happy to have found her new feathered friend. She knew this mysterious cell was something special. From then on, she and her feathered friend were the best of friends and they did everything together. + +The end. +Once there was a horse. He was very strong and had a tight saddle on his back. Each day he was ridden by a young girl who loved him very much. + +One day the girl brought the horse to a village. He was going to serve the people that lived there. They needed him to help them keep their crops watered and their homes clean. + +The horse worked hard all day but he never complained. He was always polite and never tired. As a thank you for his work, the villagers would give him carrots and apples for treats. + +At the end of the day, the girl and the horse went home. She hugged him tightly and thanked him for serving the village so well. He was proud of himself and happy to serve. +Once upon a time, there was a family with two children - one boy and one girl. They all lived in a house, and in their house was a big and comfy couch. + +One day, the boy had a suggestion. He suggested that they all go on a little trip. So the family packed their bags and set off in the car. + +After a while, they came to a distant place - far away from their home. There they saw all kinds of things they had never seen before, and had a lot of fun. + +At the end of the day, they all piled back into the car, and on the way back to home, the girl had another suggestion. She said that for the next trip, they should pack a pillow for the couch, so it would be even more comfortable. + +Everyone agreed that this was a grand suggestion, and when they arrived back home, the family unpacked their bags and the boy went to get their pillow for the couch. + +The end! +Once there was a big rabbit who loved to roll. He would roll across the field and down the hills. One day he saw a tough trail, and he knew he had to roll down it. + +He started rolling down the trail and was going faster and faster. He felt the wind in his ears and it was so exciting! He rolled down the trail, and it was so bumpy that it made him bounce up and down. + +When he finally reached the bottom, he was tired. But he still wanted to roll more, so he hopped up and rolled back up the trail. He rolled harder and faster than ever before, until he was at the top again. + +He was so proud of himself for making it up the tough trail. Then he hopped back down and rolled, rolled, and rolled all day. +Andy was three years old. He was a small boy with big dreams. One day, he decided to go exploring. He knew that if he followed the path, he would find something special. + +As he walked, he felt the sun on his face and he heard the birds singing. He felt cheerful. When he turned the corner, he saw something in the distance. It seemed like a blue lake. + +He got closer, and noticed something else. It was ink! It was everywhere. He wondered why the ink was there. He smiled and kept on walking. As he got closer, he realised it was actually a bird! + +The bird was bright blue and was covered in ink. It was beautiful. Andy was so excited. He waved at the bird and the bird waved back, as if they were old friends. + +The bird seemed cheerful and Andy was so happy. He knew that this was a special day and he was sure he would never forget it. The little boy and the bird stayed together all day and made some wonderful memories. +Mommy was very excited. She had a special surprise for everyone. She yelled, 'Everybody come look!' Everyone gathered around, and Mommy showed them a box filled with colorful paper, a bottle with lotion, and something that made a printing noise. + +Mommy said, 'Each of you can have your own special paper with your name on it! But before that we need lotion.' Mommy handed everyone a bottle of lotion and they all grabbed a piece of paper. + +When everyone had their lotion, Mommy said, 'Now put some lotion on the paper and watch this printing machine!' Everyone rubbed lotion on their paper and noticed the machine was printing their names on the paper! + +When everyone had a special paper with their names on it, Mommy said, 'No more boring names for us!' Everyone cheered, and Mommy laughed. They were happy to have their own special papers. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, Alex. Alex wanted to win a race and she practiced really hard. She wanted to be the fastest and show everyone she was a good runner. + +One day it was time for the race. Alex was nervous but excited. Her friends were cheering for her and all of them wanted her to win. When the race started, Alex ran as fast as she could. Everyone was cheering for her. + +At the end of the race, Alex crossed the finish line first! She did it. She won the race. Everyone was so proud of Alex. All of her friends were cheering, even the envious ones. + +Alex was so happy and was reminded how hard she had practiced. She couldn't wait to race again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Katie. She was very curious, and loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, she found a strange box in a corner of her house. She wondered what was inside, so she decided to open it. After a few minutes of struggling and wiggling, she opened the box and the spell inside it broke. + +Bitter smoke flew from the box, and Katie knew this was something special - something magical! She wanted to explore it further and so she stepped closer. Suddenly, something shined from the box and it filled the room with sparkles. + +Katie smiled and she realised that the spell inside the box had been broken and a magical world was waiting for her to explore. She was so excited! From that day on, life was never the same. +One day, there was a boy called John. He was very hungry. He wanted to go get some food, so he went to the kitchen. But when he got there, he saw a big ambulance outside. The ambulance was big and loud. It was so loud it scared him! + +John stayed in the kitchen and watched the ambulance. He saw two people go into the ambulance and one of them closed the door. The ambulance started to go. It drove away, with all its lights and sound. + +John was glad the ambulance was gone. Now he could go get some food. He went outside and saw a nice garden full of fruits. With a happy tummy he started eating the fruits. He was so happy and so full. He had some delicious food and ate until he was not hungry anymore! +Tommy was a three year old boy who loved playing in his garden. Every day, he would use his favourite tool, the little spade he had been given for his birthday. + +One day, when Tommy was playing in the garden, he heard his mother mention something about helping his father in the house. Tommy decided he could help too and he ran inside with his spade. + +Tommy was very proud of his spade, but unfortunately he left a muddy trail behind him as he walked. He made a big mess in the hallway and this made his mother very embarrassed because she had invited some of her friends over. + +Tommy was very sorry and he began to cry. His mother comforted him and hugged him tightly. Even though she was embarrassed, she was very proud of her son for trying to help. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah loved playing in her closet. She would spend hours inside the dark closet, looking at all the pretty things. She had a few dolls, a stuffed animal, and one day, she even found a secret box with funny things inside. + +One day, Sarah had to go clean her closet. She grabbed a cloth and started to wipe the shelves. She was very slow, but she kept wiping as she looked around. She was so excited to find a new surprise. + +After she finished cleaning the closet, Sarah carefully peeked in. To her surprise, she found a special toy car! She exclaimed "Wow!" and hugged the car tightly. From then on, Sarah would always remember to clean her closet and look for surprises. +The sun was going down, and the sky was getting gloomier. Soon it was dark outside, but the darkness didn't stop two friends from having fun. + +Sarah and Jack were playing in the garden. Jack wanted to explore, so he picked up a stick and tapped on the ground. Then he found a present! It was a big surprise. + +The present was a toy. Jack was excited and he showed it to Sarah. Together they looked at the toy - it was a car! + +They had so much fun playing with the car that they didn't notice the time. When Sarah's mum called them inside the house, they still had the present in their hands. + +Sarah's mum said it was time for dinner. But she said they could keep the present and play more with it the next day. + +So both Sarah and Jack went inside with a smile on their faces. They had a lot of fun with the present and were looking forward to playing with it again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved his shirt. It was very special to him. Every day, he would wear it and feel important. + +One day, the boy was so tired, he just had to sleep. He put on his shirt, curled up in his bed, and fell fast asleep. He slept soundly until morning and when he woke up, he was still wearing the shirt. + +The boy was so happy that he had kept his important shirt on while he was asleep. Now he felt extra special! + +The boy kept his important shirt on every night and when he woke up, it still looked just as perfect as when he put it on. With his special shirt, he felt important all the time - even when he was asleep! +Once upon a time there was a pretty cupboard. It was white and shiny, and it had a golden knob in the middle. + +The cupboard had never been used, but one day it suddenly opened. Out popped a big purple spray, who was very excited. + +The spray was happy to be out, and wanted to explore. So she started to spray in all directions. She sprayed up, down, and all around the cupboard. She even sprayed on the golden knob. + +The spray was so excited that she stayed in the cupboard for the whole day. After a while, she got tired and decided to take a nap inside the cupboard. + +The next morning, when the cupboard opened, the spray was gone. But the golden knob was still covered in colorful spray marks, making it look even prettier than before. +Once upon a time there was a small, pale rabbit. One day he wanted to go to the toilet but there was no one to take him. He started to cry and was feeling sadly. + +Then, out of the blue a big, white rabbit came hopping by. The small rabbit asked the white rabbit for help. The white rabbit smiled and said "I promise I will help you get to the toilet". + +The white rabbit took the small rabbit to the toilet. The small rabbit was so happy! He thanked the white rabbit and hopped on his way. + +The small rabbit never forgot his promise. Every day he hopped over to the white rabbit just to say thank you. The white rabbit was always happy to see him. + +From then on, the small rabbit and the white rabbit were the very best of friends. +Once there was a boy. He loved bananas. One day he decided to bury one in his garden. He was embarrassed to do it, but he knew it would help the banana to grow. + +The next day the boy went outside to see how his banana was doing. But it was gone! He looked around but he could not find it. + +He asked his mom, "Where is my banana?" His mom said, "I'm sorry, I had to pick it up and throw it away!" The boy was very embarrassed. He had wanted to take care of his banana and help it grow. + +But then his mom smiled and said, "Don't worry. I have a bag of bananas in the kitchen. You can have one!" The boy smiled and said, "Thank you!" He was so excited to have another banana. He knew this one wouldn't need to be buried. He could just eat it! +Sue and Tom were best friends and liked to pretend. Today, they were pretending to be fancy swans. They dressed up in fancy clothes and danced around, flapping their arms like wings. They twirled under the sun and made fancy shapes in the sky. + +They moved gracefully around the garden, just like real swans. They balanced on one leg and waved the other around like a swan tail. Sue and Tom had so much fun together. + +Soon it was time for lunch, but they couldn't stop pretending. Tom grabbed two pieces of bread, shaped them like swans and put them on Sue's plate. + +Sue and Tom giggled and laughed as they ate their fancy swan sandwiches. They were still pretending to be swans, even as they ate. It was an adventure they would never forget! +Once there was a grandad and a little girl. The grandad wanted to take the little girl on a visit. He urged her to come along with him and she was very excited. + +The two of them grabbed their coats and shoes and headed out. They walked through the village, over the hills, and deep into the forest. The little girl was so excited that she didn't notice how tight her shoes were! + +After walking for a while, grandad and the little girl arrived at a big, beautiful lake. The lake was shimmering in the sunshine. The little girl shouted with joy. + +Grandad smiled and said "Let's go for a swim! I'll hold you tight and we'll explore the lake." The little girl was so happy that she urged grandad to jump in with her! + +The two of them played in the lake until they were all done. Grandad said they should go on another visit to the lake soon. The little girl couldn't wait to go back. +One day, Mommy took Sam on a special trip. She said it was special because it would lead them to a special surprise. Sam was so excited and he asked Mommy a million questions to get hints. He just wanted to know what the surprise was, but Mommy wouldn't tell him. + +The trip started with a short drive. Sam saw lots of things outside the car window and he kept pointing at them. Everything was so exciting! He saw buildings and parks, a bus and lots of people. + +Finally, the car stopped and Mommy said they had arrived at their destination. She said it was a special place, and asked Sam to close his eyes. He was so curious that he couldn't help peeking and saw a bright pink door. He was so excited and wondered what was behind the door. + +Mommy opened the door, and Sam saw a big room filled with pink balloons. The room was filled with flying and floating balloons of all different colors and sizes. Sam squealed with delight. Mommy put him on the floor, and he ran in and started playing and popping the balloons. It was so much fun! + +It was the best surprise ever and it was a trip that Sam would never forget. +Once upon a time there was a kind King who wore a beautiful golden crown. One day he went for a walk in the forest and looked around at the sunshine and the trees. Suddenly he heard a voice question him "Where have you been?" + +The King was surprised and a bit worried. He looked around and saw a little fairy holding a wand. She smiled and said "My name is Molly and I was wondering where you had been?" + +The King smiled and replied "I've been looking around the forest at all the beautiful things." + +Molly smiled and handed the King a gift. She said "This is a present to thank you for your kindness. It is a magical crown - the best in the world!" + +The King was overjoyed and thanked Molly for the crown. He was no longer worried and enjoyed wearing it. He thanked Molly for her generosity and said goodbye. He then returned home to show everyone his magical crown. + +The King wore his crown every day and shared his happy news with everyone he met. From that day on, everyone in the kingdom thought of the King as being the kindest, most generous King ever. +Once upon a time there was an old man. He invited some children to come and join him for a parade. The kids were so excited when they heard the news! + +The children put on their special clothes and they all gathered on the street. The old man had a big smile on his face and he waved at the kids. He had balloons and used them to make the parade look even more special. + +The children marched around the neighborhood and sang happy songs. They even had a few sweets to munch on during the parade. Everyone had so much fun! + +When the parade was finished, the old man thanked the children for coming and waved goodbye. The kids went home feeling excited and happy. They had had a great adventure on the parade. +Once there was a golf game. Two players were playing golf. They answered each other when they took a shot. But then one of the players had an idea. She took out an original golf ball. She said, “Let’s see how far I can hit the ball with this one!†+ +Her friend smiled and said, “Let’s see!†+ +She stepped up to the tee and took a swing. The original golf ball sailed through the air and landed really far away. Her friend was amazed. They both answered each other with smiles and laughed. + +Then they set off to collect the original golf ball. When they finally found it, they were so happy. They hit it back to the tee and cheered when it went in the hole. + +Their game was done. They had lots of fun and discovered how far the original golf ball could go. +It was a terrible day. Sadie was walking down the road, feeling very lonely. She wanted to see someone she knew, but no one was around. Suddenly, an old man appeared, limping along. + +Sadie was scared at first, but then she noticed the friendly look in his eyes. She asked him if he wanted to have a chat. The man smiled and nodded his head. + +He said he was walking because his car had broken down. Sadie knew he was lying, but she asked him if he needed help. He lied and said he was okay. So Sadie gave him a hug and said goodbye. + +As she walked away, Sadie thought to herself, "It was such a terrible day, but now it's a little bit better." +Once upon a time, there was a silly horse. She was always making funny faces and laughing. + +One day, she was walking in the woods when she saw a rabbit. The rabbit said hello, but the silly horse didn't reply. She just kept walking. + +The rabbit followed her and asked again. This time, the silly horse smiled and said hello back. The rabbit was so happy and hopped around in circles. + +The silly horse laughed and asked the rabbit if he wanted to go for a ride. The rabbit replied yes, and the silly horse galloped off into the woods. + +They played and laughed the whole day. When it was time to go home, the rabbit waved goodbye. The silly horse said goodbye with a smile and a silly face. +Once upon a time there was a fat man who was always worrying. He worried about the weather and he worried about his job. He even worried about his pet dog. + +One day he went to a park to take a walk and he saw a 3 year old boy playing on the slide. The fat man smiled at the little boy and waved at him. + +The boy came over to the fat man and asked why he was so sad. The fat man said he was just worrying. The boy said he wasn't worried about anything, not even the rain coming down. + +The fat man smiled and said because his worries were small problems compared to the big problems in the world. This made the fat man feel better, and they both enjoyed the rain while they played. +Once, there was a race. All of the animals wanted to pay the race. The animals all lined up, ready to race. + +The rabbit was the fastest, hopping quickly away. The turtle was slow and steady, plodding along. The fox was sneaky, dart and hiding. + +When the race was over, all of the animals were panting, tired from running. The rabbit had won, but everyone was happy. + +The animals wanted to pay the race again. So, they all lined up and the race began again. This time, the fox won, and the animals cheered. + +The animals had so much fun that they decided to have a race every day. They kept the race course nice and clean. They raced every day, and each animal had a chance to win. + +The animals all enjoyed their race, and looked forward to it every day. The race was great fun and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a generous family. They had a big, cozy house with a TV in the living room. + +Every day, the family would join together in the living room to watch their favourite show. They would all snuggle up together to see their favourite characters. + +One day, something special happened. A new character joined their show! This character was so funny and full of energy. The family all laughed and smiled, watching their new friend on the TV. + +The generous family was so happy and glad that a new friend had joined them on their special show. From that day forward, they all made sure to join together and watch even more exciting shows on the TV. + +The End. +Sammy had a great day at the beach. He admired the bright sunshine, the calm waves and the long stretch of sand. + +He couldn't wait to feel the sand between his toes and run around on the beach. He ran faster and faster, leaving behind a trail of small footprints in the sand. + +After a while he started to feel restless. He watched the birds flying and tried to mimic them. He jumped and flapped his arms like wings, pretending to be a bird. + +But eventually he felt too tired to keep pretending and admired the beauty in the setting sun. He thought about how lucky he was to have a beach and walked back home, content. +Hetal and her dad stepped out of the car. Both were feeling tired from the long journey. Hetal was so excited, she wanted to explore the new place. + +On the path, she saw a little box. It had something written on it - 'yield for a gift'. But Hetal has no idea what this meant. She looked up at her dad who smiled. + +He gently pushed her towards the box. Hetal reached for the lid, opened it up and inside was the most beautiful gift - a bright pink teddy bear! + +Hetal was so happy, she couldn't thank her dad enough! + +They continued on the journey, both feeling much less tired than before. +Once upon a time there were two friends. They were out walking in the forest when suddenly they saw a fierce apron. It shined brightly, so the two decided to take it. + +As soon as they grabbed it, a big bird flew out from the trees and tried to take the apron back. The two friends were scared, but they held tightly onto the apron. The bird was so fierce that it would not let go so easily. + +The bird flew up high and the two friends were afraid of falling down. But then, an old man came to help. He grabbed the bird's wings and held it tight until it let go. The apron was safe. + +The old man said to the two friends, “Be careful stealing things that don’t belong to you. People get very upset with thieves.†The two friends thanked the old man and went on with their day with the apron. +Once upon a time there was a person who wanted to try something new. So, they decided to take a walk in a modern park. On the way, they stumbled over a branch and fell to the ground. Just then, they heard a voice call out their name. + +The person turned around to see who it was and they found a magical being! The magical being asked them to come along on a journey. The person was so excited and said yes right away. + +They flew high up in the sky until they reached a far away land. Here, they saw many amazing things. As they walked a path, they soon stumbled upon a huge castle. It was so modern and beautiful! + +Suddenly, they heard the same voice that had called their name before. They followed the voice and found a room full of dancing lights. In the middle was a fountain that sparkled like magic! As they approached the fountain, the voice said,"Follow your heart and you will find the answer". + +The person smiled and was happy to know that the magical being had been watching over them all the time. They thanked the voice for the advice and never stumbled again! +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He wanted to play with his friends, but he was too shy. He was embarrassed to try new things. + +All of the other kids were playing outside and they were having a lot of fun! But the little boy was too embarrassed to join in. So he just sat by himself feeling very sad. + +His mom saw him sitting there and she said, "It's ok, son! You don't have to be embarrassed!" But the little boy just kept feeling ashamed. + +Then, suddenly, somebody laughed. Everyone stopped what they were doing and a silence came over the group. The little boy felt so embarrassed but he mustered up the courage to do what was tough. + +He stepped out from the shadows and joined his friends. Everyone cheered and the little boy smiled. From then on, he was no longer embarrassed. He was free to try new things and explore the world around him! +Once upon a time, there was a horse. The horse wanted to go for a ride, so it asked its best friend, a little girl, to go with it. But the girl was scared, she was feeling very fearful. She had never been on a horse before and didn't know how to behave. + +The horse saw that the little girl was so fearful, so it told her not to worry. It said, "If you take my lead, I will take you for a ride." The girl smiled and took the horse's lead. + +The horse and little girl went on the most wonderful ride of their life. The girl laughed and screamed with joy as they trotted around the countryside. She began to learn how the horse behaved, and it became easier and easier for her to ride it. + +After the ride was over, the little girl thanked the horse for teaching her how to be brave and showing her the most amazing time. The horse nuzzled her cheek in return and both friends agreed that they would do this again soon. +Cindy was walking outside on a sunny day. She wondered what the weather was like. She could feel the sun on her skin and the breeze on her face. + +Cindy looked around and noticed the blue sky. She knew this meant it was a nice day outside. She kept walking and noticed the trees were blowing in the wind. She knew that meant it was windy. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. Cindy was very surprised by this. It was not something she expected. The rain was disgusting and made her feel wet. + +Cindy ran back home as quickly as she could. She was glad she now knew what the weather was like. +Lilly was walking in the park. She had on her sunglasses - they were blue like the ocean. Suddenly, she saw something disgusting. It was a big, slimy bug. It was crawling around trying to gain food. Lilly didn't want to touch the bug, but she had to help. Lilly bravely put the bug in a jar and took it far away from the park. + +She felt like she had gained something. She had done something brave and kind. She was proud of herself. She put her sunglasses back on, smiled and kept walking. +Once upon a time there was a loyal dog. He was very brave and always kept watch over the family. One day the dog wanted to try something new and wanted meat from the market. He ran with his tail high all the way to the market. But when he got there, he was so scared. The market was so big and noisy! He ran back home with his tail between his legs. + +The next day, the loyal dog was brave and decided to go back to the market. He slowly walked around and watched the people buying different kinds of food. When he smelled the fresh meat, he knew that he had to get some! He slowly made his way to the meat stand. After picking the meat he wanted, the dog felt very relieved and walked back to his happy home. + +From that day forward, the loyal dog always went to the market to buy his favourite meat. And he was never scared again! +Once upon a time there was a gloomy plant. All day long it struggled against the wind, but each time it seemed to get a bit stronger. + +One day, some children saw the plant and decided to help it. They began to gather things like water, soil and sunshine, and they placed them around the plant. + +The children worked hard and eventually the plant began to grow. Its leaves became brighter, big and green. It was so happy! + +As days passed, the plant continued to grow. It lifted its heads proudly towards the sky and its flowers opened up, spreading sweet smells around. + +The children were amazed by what they had done. As the last rays of sunlight touched their faces, the children smiled, knowing that the gloomy plant could now be happy. +Jack was very tired. He had kept playing all day and was feeling very sleepy. But it was a beautiful day outside and Jack wanted to go to the park. So he put on his shoes and grabbed his jumper. Then he opened the door and decided to go for a walk. + +When Jack got to the park he saw there was a big slide. He ran over to it and started sliding down. He loved it! Suddenly he heard a noise from above. It was a cable going up and down. Then Jack noticed that the cable was moving in the breeze. It was springing! + +Jack watched the cable springing in the wind for a while. Then he decided it was time to go home. He was very tired and it was getting late. So he said goodbye to the cable and walked home. + +Jack had a rest when he got back home and went to bed. It had been a very exciting day and he was happy he had gone outside. He would go back to the park soon, to play and watch the cable spring again! +Once there was a little boy who wanted to find something special. So, he went outside and searched everywhere. He looked under rocks and in the tall grass. After a while, he found a big lump of clay. He was so excited! He started to play with the clay, rolling it and smashing it into pieces. He was having lots of fun and learning about the clay. + +The boy remembered all the things he could do with the clay. He remembered how his dad said he could shape it and make fun things, so he started to make little animals and shapes. He squished, rolled and pushed the clay into different forms. He was so happy with all the things he created. + +Then the boy thought that maybe he could make something special with the clay. Maybe he could help make his family healthier! So, he shaped the clay into fruit and vegetables. He made apples, bananas, carrots and potatoes. He was sure that if he and his family ate more healthy things, they would all be happy and healthy. + +The little boy was so proud of the clay things he made. He wanted to show everyone his special creations. The boy had great fun using the clay and he was sure he had made his family healthier. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was only three years old. He loved nothing more than playing in the park. + +One day, he went to the park with his family. As he was playing, he heard a strange noise. It sounded like something had been broken! + +The boy ran over to see what had happened. There, buried in the ground, was a box. It was full of treasure! + +He was so excited! He took the treasure out of the box and could not believe his eyes. It was all so good! + +The boy took the treasure home and told his family all about it. They were very happy for him. + +From that day forward, the little boy never forgot his special treasure, and would never stop believing in the power of goodness. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Erin. She was only three years old. She loved colours and was excited when she saw something new. One day she saw a bright red order. It was so shiny and sparkly that it made her smile. She asked her mum if she could get the order. With a smile, her mum said yes and they went to the shop to buy it. + +When they got there, the order was ready for her. Erin was so excited, she couldn't believe it. She held the order in her hands and it was so light and smooth. She ran back home as fast as she could. + +When she got home, she showed the order to her dad. She showed him how bright and red it was. He said it was beautiful and he was so proud of her. She was so happy. + +Erin kept the order in her room and every time she saw it, it reminded her of the day she became the owner of the beautiful, red order. +One day, Joe saw something very exciting - an empty truck! He wanted to have it, but he knew he could not get it himself. He asked his Dad if he could have it. + +"Dad, I need a truck", said Joe. + +Dad replied, "That's a great idea, Joe. But why do you need a truck?" + +Joe said, "I want to fill it up with play toys!" + +Dad smiled, "Well then, let's go and find a truck for you!" + +So, they went to a store and bought a truck, and then they went back home. Joe was so excited, he couldn't wait to fill it up with all his toys! With the help of Dad, they filled the empty truck with his favorite toys and Joe was happy. He had the truck he needed to play with! +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Jack. He was very curious and loved exploring the world. One day, Jack decided to go for a walk. He strolled down the street and saw a brick. It looked so interesting! He decided to stop and take a closer look. + +Jack sniffed the brick and pushed it a few times with his nose. Suddenly, the brick started to move and Jack jumped back in surprise. What was happening? It was magical! The brick was actually rolling away! Jack was so amazed that he started to follow it. + +Jack followed the brick for many blocks. He kept trying to catch up with it, but it was too fast for him. After a while, the brick finally started to slow down. It stopped in front of a park. Jack had never been in the park before, but he was excited to explore. + +Jack ran into the park and never forgot the exciting day he had, exploring with the mysterious rolling brick. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Maria. She loved to balance on one foot, even in the morning. She would start each morning with a game of balancing and she was brilliant at it. +One day, Maria wanted to be extra clever, so she thought of something new. She decided to balance a ball on her head. She thought and thought about how she could do it and finally, she figured out a way. She got up very early in the morning and started balancing the ball. + +At first it was very tricky, but after a few minutes, Maria got the hang of it. She could balance it on her forehead, her nose, and on top of her head. She even tried to balance it in the middle of her face. She was so happy! She was doing something that no one else had ever done before. + +Maria smiled and laughed as she balanced the ball all morning. She was so proud of herself. Now she could tell all of her friends that she could balance a ball, no matter how hard it was. + +The sun was just starting to come up when Maria stopped balancing. She felt so proud. She had done something brilliant that no one else had ever done before! She was so happy. From then on, she was known as the Balancing Ball Girl, and everyone wanted to know the secret. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Tom and he was independent. Every day Tom enjoyed going outside to play. He loved to run and jump and usually, he also enjoyed watching the animals. One special day, Tom saw a beautiful neck. It was long and slender with white feathers. He was so excited that he ran over and began to play with it. Tom enjoyed being able to pet the neck and watch it soar up and down in the sky. After a few moments, the neck flew away but Tom was happy to have enjoyed the experience. He watched it go until it was out of sight and felt happy knowing he was independent. +Once upon a time there was a lively rabbit. He liked to bounce all over the meadow. He hopped so high that he looked like a crazy top spinning around in the air. + +One day, the rabbit was so excited that he jumped so high he almost touched the clouds. He laughed and laughed with joy as he bounced. + +Then, he heard a sound. It was a deep voice coming from the sky. It said, "Jump higher, little rabbit!" The rabbit was so surprised that he bounced even higher. + +He felt a gust of wind, and then suddenly he felt something squeezing his lung. The rabbit stopped bouncing and started coughing. He had bounced so high he had gone into the clouds, where a giant was waiting for him. + +The giant was very friendly and told the rabbit he was amazing for bouncing so high. The giant said, "You're the craziest little rabbit I have ever seen!" + +The rabbit thanked the giant, and the giant soon sent him back down to the meadow. The rabbit was so happy because no other rabbit had ever been so high before. From then on, he was always bouncing high above the meadow. +Once upon a time, there lived a wealthy family. Every day, mommy and daddy would prepare for their work. They would plan out the day, put on uniforms and make food for everyone to eat. +One day, mommy and daddy decided to prepare a different kind of surprise. They wanted to show the children how to be generous and helpful. So they took out a magical coin and asked the children to prepare something special with it. +The children were excited! They decided to go shopping to buy treats for all their friends. Everyone was happy and the family felt even more wealthy with their kind hearts! Together they agreed to prepare more special surprises in the future. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and very curious about the world around her. + +Every day she would go out for a walk with her mum, and on this day, she and her mum decided to see what was near the mailbox in the park. + +Lucy and her mum stopped at the mailbox and Lucy asked her Mum, "What do we do here, Mum?" Her mum told her that they should examine the mailbox. + +So they started to examine it. Lucy looked at the mailbox and thought it was so fine. She loved the way the silver paint shone in the sun. She couldn't wait to find out what might come in the mailbox every day. + +At that moment Lucy heard a noise coming from inside the mailbox. She jumped with excitement as her Mum opened the door to the mailbox and out came a big bundle of mail. It was all kinds of shapes and colours. "Oh wow!" said Lucy. + +Her Mum smiled and said, "This is the mail that comes in the mailbox every day". + +Lucy was very happy and said, "I want to come back to the mailbox tomorrow and see what else comes in it". + +And so day after day, Lucy and here Mum looked inside the mailbox and Lucy was always so excited to find out what was inside. She couldn't wait for mail day. +One day, a lazy pipe was sitting by the river. He watched the water running by and dreamed of doing something fun. Suddenly, he had an idea! He decided to take a big jump into the river. With a big puff of air, the pipe leapt and splashed into the water. + +He swam up and down the river, playing and splashing. Soon, he met some new friends - a fish, a turtle, and an eel. Together, the four friends had great fun racing and exploring the river. + +Later, the lazy pipe had a good idea. He suggested they make a pipe slide! Everyone agreed. So they all worked together to make a slide with flowers, rocks, and twigs. Then, they all hopped on and rode down the slide, shrieking with joy. + +When their fun was over, the lazy pipe smiled. He had done something fun and made some new friends. What a great day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emma. One day, Emma was being so bossy that it made her mum very angry. Her mum wanted Emma to sit down and watch TV, so she plonked Emma down on the couch and turned the TV on. Emma didn't want to watch the boring TV programme, so she shouted and started to tear her mum's favourite cushion. + +Her mum shouted very loud, and it made Emma sad. She started to cry, while her mum turned off the TV. When Emma saw that her mum was still mad, she stopped crying and instead tried to make her mum happy. She knew her mum liked it when she was quiet and calm, so she sat on the couch and made oh-so-cute faces. Slowly, her mum couldn't help but smile at her daughter's silliness. + +Both mum and daughter were happy once again. Emma didn't tear any more things, and instead watched TV with her mum without making a single sound. Even though she was a bit bossy sometimes, her mum still loved her very much. +Once upon a time, there was a small bear named Pandy who loved to explore. Pandy was very impatient and so, one day, he decided to run around his backyard. + +He stumbled upon a strange rock that had a magnet stuck to it. Pandy didn't know what it was, and so he decided to bite it. + +Suddenly, the magnet popped off the rock, and Pandy found that he had a lot of energy! He ran around faster than he ever had before! + +His bear friends also noticed the magnet and asked if they could have a turn. Pandy shared the magnet, and the bear friends enjoyed having their energy boosted too! + +Eventually, the bears realised that the magnet was the secret to their energy and so, they decided to share it with the rest of their bear friends. They all became a lot more energetic and were so happy! + +The End! +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He was only three years old and his name was Barry. Every day Barry would play with his toy cars in the park and pretend they were racing each other. He wanted to keep track of his fastest cars, so he decided to record the times. + +Barry got a stopwatch and every time he raced his cars, he would press the button and record how long it took for the car to cross the finish line. He was very proud of himself for doing this and it made him feel important. + +But recently, Barry had been feeling a strong urge to try and beat his record times. He felt like he had to make the cars go faster. He was getting a bit worried because he was trying so hard and he didn’t want to make the cars go too fast and crash! + +Barry decided he had to be careful and take it slow. He knew if he was careful and kept practicing he would eventually beat his record times. So Barry kept recording his race times and improved a little bit more every day. +Once upon a time, there was a young bunny. She loved to hop around and explore the forest. One day, she found a shiny object, lying in the grass. She went closer and saw that it was a pedal. It was bright pink and just the right size for her tiny paws. + +The bunny hopped onto the pedal and she was amazed! She felt like she was flying, as she quickly moved around the forest. She hopped and pedaled, careful not to topple over. + +Hours went by as the bunny continued to explore, hopping and pedaling across the forest. She saw many animals that she had never seen before and heard the singing of the birds, it was so beautiful. + +When the sun began to set, the bunny hopped and pedaled back towards her cozy burrow. She had the best adventure and was ready for the next day. Until then, she hopped happily into her burrow and went to sleep. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl. She wasn't afraid of anything, not even monsters. One day she found a shiny silver coin in the grass. She held it tightly in her hands and told her mom about it. + +Her mom was very pleased and told the little girl that it was a special kind of coin. She said it was made of silver and very valuable - just like a precious jewel. + +The little girl asked if it was ok to keep it. Her mom said she could keep it if she was careful. +The little girl was very happy and decided to take the coin with her everywhere she went. + +One day she was walking down a dark alley and she heard some voices which made her feel fearful. She took out her silver coin and squeezed it tight in her hand. She told herself that nothing bad would happen as long as she had it with her. + +The little girl walked down the alley and eventually made it out safely. She never forgot the power of her silver coin and the courage it gave her. +Once upon a time, there was a fine fisherman. He was very brave and he loved to go to the lake and fish. + +Every day, he would open the door of his little house and grab his fishing rod. He would shut the door behind him and head off down to the lake. + +He would cast his line in and wait patiently for a bite. And sometimes, if he was lucky, he'd catch a big fish! Then, he would take it home, shut his door and cook his dinner. + +But one day, after he shut the door, he noticed something strange. Everywhere he looked, the lake was full of lots of big fish! + +The fisherman was so pleased and he was so happy. From then on, every time he went fishing, he'd have a fine catch! +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Ella. She had a charming purple purse. The purse was full of coins and treats that Ella liked to munch on. + +One day, Ella was walking to the store and saw something shiny on the ground. She reached down and picked it up. It was a golden coin! Ella was very excited. She added it to her purse. + +When Ella reached the store, she opened her purse to get some coins for candy. A sparkly purple butterfly flew out of her purse and into the sky! Ella watched it go until it was out of sight. + +Suddenly, Ella heard a voice coming from the sky. It was a fairy! The fairy said, "Thank you for giving me a home in your purse. As a reward, I'm giving you one wish." + +Ella's eyes lit up. She thought for a moment and then said, "I wish for lots of yummy treats!" The fairy waved her wand and all of Ella's wishes came true. + +Ella was so happy that she reached out and hugged the fairy. Then she went home and enjoyed her treats with her family. Ella never forgot the charming purple purse that gave her the magical experience. +Once, there was a man. He had a heavy iron. He used the iron to wipe his clothes. He moved it across his shirt, over and over, until it was clean and smooth. + +The man looked pleased with his work. He put the iron back in its place and smiled. + +But soon, something else happened. A strong gust of wind came and knocked the iron off the table. It fell heavily to the floor. + +The man was worried, so he quickly picked up the iron. But instead of putting it back on the table, he wiped the floor with it. He moved it back and forth until the floor was smooth. + +When he was done, he put the iron back on the table and smiled. The floor looked clean and sparkly! The man was very pleased with his work. He had used the iron to wipe the floor! +Bob was a young boy. He liked to make things and play outside. One day, he wanted to open the door to his house, but it wouldn’t open. He looked closely and found that it was very sticky. He remembered the wipe he kept in his pocket and he took it out. He wiped the door and it became easy to move. He opened the door and walked in! He was happy that he had remembered the wipe - it had been very useful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was three years old. One night, Amy had a very troubled sleep. She dreamed of a scary monster. Suddenly, Amy opened her eyes and the room was dark. She felt scared and sad. + +Amy grabbed her flashlight and shined it around the room. Nothing was there. She took a deep breath and calmed down. + +Amy then heard a noise outside her window. It sounded like a voice calling out to her. She went to the window and asked, "Who's there?". + +From outside, a deep voice answered, "It's me! Don't be afraid. I'm here to help you". Amy was a bit scared, but she was also curious. + +The voice said, "I will help you to find your safe place. Follow the light of your flashlight and we will find it". + +Amy shined her flashlight and followed it until she reached her safe place. She felt happy and relieved. + +The voice said, "Good job! I will always be there for you when you are troubled". +Once there was a new purple toy. It was shaped like a top and it had a long string. The little girl grabbed the string and began to spin the top. She watched as the top spun around and around. The top spun faster and faster until it finally came to a stop. The little girl smiled and laughed as she watched the top go around and around. She played with her new purple top for hours until her mom called her to dinner. Every day she played with the top, spinning it around and around until she was tired. The little girl always had fun playing with her new purple top. +Once upon a time, there was a playful side. There were two friends that loved to play. One day they decided to go play on the side. As they ran and laughed, they explored the area. Soon they found a pond with frogs jumping around. They watched the frogs play and laughed and jumped around with them. After a while, they continued exploring the side. They found a tree with a swing and a big slide. They quickly got on the swing and had so much fun. They raced down the slide and ran around the tree. Everywhere they went they could feel the joy they were feeling. In the end of the day, the two friends went back home with big smiles on their faces. They had such a great time playing on the side and were looking forward to the next time. +Once upon a time, there was a group of friends who had lots of fun together. They liked to play games, tell stories and have picnics. + +One day, a new friend joined the group. The new friend was a little shy, but the group was very friendly and welcomed her with open arms. + +The group offered her lots of hugs and kind words. Everyone in the group tried to make the new friend feel at home. + +Then, suddenly, a harmless butterfly flew by! Everyone was very excited, and the group ran outside to catch it. It was so beautiful and bright! + +After a few minutes of chasing, the butterfly flew away and the group went back inside. They were all really happy to have made a new friend, and they all decided that they would always offer a friendly welcome to everyone they met. +Once there was a nice dependable man. He worked in a very cold place. He needed to keep warm so he wrapped himself in a blanket. The man was very smart and he made a thermometer to make sure he was not too hot or too cold. + +The thermometer was shaped like a stick. The stick had lines on it, like a ruler. The man put the thermometer outside so he would know when it was too cold. He could tell when it was time to wrap up in his blanket. + +The dependable man was very happy with his thermometer. He wrapped himself up whenever it told him it was too cold outside. He was very warm and snug inside his blanket. His thermometer always did a good job of warning him when it was time to get nice and warm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. Everyday, Lucy would ride her trike around her garden, pretending she was going on adventures. She made up her own magical world of games with her stuffed toys. + +One day, Lucy went out of her garden, and there was a big park. In the park, she saw something very exciting. She saw a network of colourful slides and swings. She was so happy! + +She asked her mom if she could ride the slides and swings, and her mom said yes. So Lucy put on her helmet, and she rode the slides and swings with a gentle push. She zipped and zipped around them, laughing and smiling as she went. It was the best day ever! + +At the end of the day, Lucy waved goodbye to the slides and swings, and she rode her trike back home with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was cold and wanted to find something to get warm. So he went outside to look. + +He saw a big tree, and noticed something hidden underneath. He crept closer and saw it was a cozy blanket! With a big stretch, he grabbed the blanket and put it around himself. Ahhh, it was sooo warm and cozy! + +The blanket felt like a big hug. The little boy smiled and snuggled into his blanket. Now he was warm and happy. + +He ran around with the blanket all day, and even when the night had come, he didn't want to part with it. So he kept it around him and fell asleep. It was the warmest, happiest dream he ever had! +It rained outside. The white clouds were moving across the sky. The rain made the ground wet. Everyone had to stay inside. + +Alice couldn't hear the rain. She was deaf. Alice was sad. She wanted so much to be able to hear the rain. + +So, Alice's daddy came up with a plan. He brought out a big box and made a magic machine. He put his hand in the box and it began to make music like the sound of rain. + +Alice smiled and laughed. She liked the rain music. Then, she ran outside, feeling the rain on her skin, but hearing the rain music too! From then on, Alice always remembered the rain and the magic machine her dad made. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Abigail. She was only three-years-old, but already very wise beyond her years. + +One day, Abigail's mommy told her to go and mind her big brother while she ran to the store. Abigail agreed, so she grabbed her brother's hand and against his will, dragged him all the way to the park. + +Once they arrived in the park, Abigail and her brother were amazed by what they saw! There were swings, slides, and even a black seesaw--Abigail was so excited! Abigail sat him down on the black seesaw and began to push. + +But Abigail had to make sure to mind her brother. She could see he was getting tired, so she jumped off the black seesaw and ran to get him some water from the nearby fountain. + +Abigail quickly ran back and helped him off of the seesaw. Together, they made their way back home, but this time, Abigail held her brother's hand tightly, minding him all the way. +Once upon a time there was a cool girl. Her name was Elsa. She liked to dress in icy fashion. Every day, she wore something sparkly and cool. + +One day, she was walking to the store. As she stepped outside, she saw something big and special. It was an icy castle! Her eyes twinkled with excitement. She wanted to see it up close. + +Elsa slowly stepped closer and closer. She wanted to take her time to enjoy the icy beauty. Just then, she stopped and paused. She felt like she was in a dream. + +She touched the icy walls and admired the beautiful towers. She took in the wonderful sight. Elsa knew she will never forget this special moment. +Once there was an adorable little girl. She loved playing and being outside. One day she found something in the grass. It was a pill! She didn't know what it was and wanted to keep it. So she ran to her room to hide it. + +Her Mom caught her and said she must get rid of the pill. But the little girl didn't want to. She wanted to keep it. So she decided to try to escape. She ran as fast as she could and hid under her bed. + +Her Mom looked everywhere but couldn't find her. The little girl was excited. She had escaped! She was so happy that she even forgot about the pill! + +The little girl had learned a lesson. It was important to listen to Mom and not to try and escape. +John saw a big cart nearby, and he wanted to try it out. So he hopped in and started pushing it around. + +John laughed and giggled as he went along. Suddenly he bumped into a wall and the cart fell over with a huge crash! + +John felt embarrassed and he ran away. + +John's mom soon found him and she said, "It's ok. We can fix this. I forgive you. Let's put the cart back up together." + +John and his mom lifted the cart up and put it back in its spot. They hugged each other and smiled. + +John knew that his mom always forgave him, and he felt happy and relieved. +Once there was a wealthy prince. He was looking for a wife. He wanted to marry someone special. He went to a factory and found a pretty girl working there. He asked her to be his wife. + +The prince and the girl were so happy and they decided to get married. Everyone was so excited for the wedding day. + +On the wedding day, everyone dressed up. The prince had a special suit and the bride wore a beautiful dress. Everyone danced and sang at the wedding. + +The prince and the girl lived happily ever after. They had a house and a lot of money. They were both very wealthy and very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a new octopus. She wanted to drink something. So she swam over to the seashore and she saw a new drink. It was pink and bubbling and it smelled delicious. She reached out with one of her tentacles and took a sip. She liked it so much that she drank the whole thing. + +When the octopus had finished the drink, she felt happy and refreshed. She wanted to tell her friends about the new drink, so she swam all around the ocean. Everywhere she went, she told the other creatures about the new yummy drink she had found. + +Soon, word of the new drink had spread throughout the entire ocean. Everyone was excited to try it, and the octopus started selling it to her friends. From then on, she was well known as the octopus with the new drink. Everyone was happy and the octopus was too! +Once upon a time, there was a deep, dark forest. In the forest, there was a special tree with lots of apples on it. Every day, the birds and the bees came to the tree. They wanted to eat the apples and have lots of fun. + +One day, a young girl came to the forest. She wanted to pick some apples from the special tree. She looked up at the tree and saw all the apples. She was very happy. + +The girl reached up and picked one of the apples. Then, she realised her basket was too small. She took a deep breath and set off to find a bigger basket. She went back to the tree and picked the rest of the apples. + +The girl filled her big basket with apples. Then she looked up at the special tree and smiled. The birds and the bees were chirping and buzzing around her. They thanked the girl for picking the apples. The girl thanked them too and then she set off home. +Once upon a time, there was a deer. He liked to do lots of fun things. He liked to run and jump and play. + +One day, the deer took a walk in the woods. He was feeling very happy and playful. Suddenly, he got a bit dizzy. He was spinning around in circles! He was so dizzy he had to sit down. + +When the deer woke up, he saw something amazing. There were other deer in the woods! They were all playing together. The deer was so excited, he wanted to join in the fun. He ran and jumped with the other deer. + +They played until they were all so dizzy. They laid down in the grass and took a nap. After a while they all woke up, feeling happy and refreshed. They thanked the deer for bringing such fun to the woods. +Once there was a little kitten named Tom. Tom wanted to find something fun to do, so he decided to go on a big adventure. He packed some food and a number of toys, and set off. + +Tom’s adventure included all sorts of interesting things. He saw lots of animals and plants, as well as some big buildings. He also found a giant hill, which he was very excited to climb. + +When Tom reached the top of the hill, he saw a serious number of birds in the sky! He stared in wonder at the many different colors and sizes of the birds. He was so excited that he had found something so amazing. + +Tom sat on the hilltop and watched the birds for a long time. It was a wonderful sight, and he was very happy that he had gone on an adventure. +Once there was a brilliant girl named Zoe. She lived in a magical summer forest, full of birds and butterflies. One day, Zoe decided to record the wonderful things she saw. She took out her special recorder, and began to capture the beauty around her. She recorded the birds singing and the flowers blooming. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was the sound of a tree falling! Zoe was so surprised, she ran to see what happened. She saw the beautiful tree, which had fallen due to some strong winds. Zoe was sad, but recorded the moment anyway. She thought that it was a wonderful reminder of all the fallings and rises of life. +Once upon a time, there was a triangle. He wanted to carry something, so he asked his friend if he could help him. But his friend wasn't so sure. He said, "No, I'm too stupid to carry something". The triangle became sad and thought he would never find anyone to carry something for him. + +Just then, a little three year old boy came along. He saw the triangle looking so sad and asked why he was feeling so down. The triangle explained everything, and the little boy was so excited. He said he would be happy to carry something for him! + +The little boy grabbed the triangle and put it carefully in his pocket. They went walking around together, and the triangle felt so happy to be in the pocket of his new friend! For the first time ever, the triangle felt truly special and alive. + +The little boy and the triangle became the best of friends, and were always together. They both knew, no matter what happened, that the little boy would always carry the triangle close by, in his pocket. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl named Megan. She had a special bracelet that was very special to her. One day, Megan was playing and running around when suddenly the bracelet fell off her wrist. It landed in a mud puddle! She was so sad. + +Megan tried to pick it up, but it wouldn't come out of the puddle. She started to cry. Then her mom came over and saw what happened. She gave Megan a big hug and said it was ok. + +Then, Megan's dad remembered that he had a tool. He used it to separate the bracelet from the mud. Then he cleaned the bracelet and gave it back to Megan. She was so happy! She hugged her dad and thanked him for saving her bracelet. + +Megan was so happy to have her bracelet back, and she learned a lesson to not play too close to mud puddles! +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Ella. Ella was very nice and she liked to add colors to the world. + +One morning, Ella decided to paint some pictures. She looked in her box of colors and chose lots of colorful crayons. Ella added colors to her pictures and made them beautiful. + +After she was finished, Ella wanted to see how her pictures looked. She smiled at the colors she had added and showed them to her mom. Ella's mom smiled and said they were beautiful. + +Ella's mom then suggested they take the pictures outside. Ella smiled as they walked to the park. When they arrived, Ella added colorful balloons to her pictures to make them even more beautiful. + +The colorful pictures made everyone in the park smile. Ella was so happy she added the colors because it was making so many people happy. She knew she had made the park more colorful and that made her smile too. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful girl. She loved to drink lemonade and go on adventures. + +One day, she saw a sign that said 'Fashion Show Tonight!' She was so excited, she asked her parents if she could go. + +So off she went, dressed in her prettiest clothes. When she arrived, all the other people were wearing the most colourful and fancy clothes she had ever seen! + +After the fashion show, there was a party. The girl danced and drank delicious lemonade. She had the most wonderful time! + +The girl loved fashion and all the beautiful and colourful clothes she saw at the fashion show. She wanted her own beautiful clothes too and vowed to herself that she would one day have a big collection of her own. +Jim had a pit. His pit was in the backyard. He loved playing in it. He could jump and play tag with his friends in it. + +One day, Jim tried to climb out of the pit, but he couldn't. He tried pushing, but he still couldn't get out. He was frustrated. He tried again and again, but nothing was working. He was getting even more frustrated. + +Suddenly, his mom came to the backyard. She asked him what was wrong. Jim told her that he couldn't get out of the pit. His mom smiled and said, "I'll help you, Jim". She put her hands together and said, "Climb up my steps and you'll get out of the pit". + +Jim smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy". He followed her instructions and soon he was out of the pit. He was so happy and relieved. He hugged his mom and showed her how excited he was to be out of the pit. She laughed and said, "You did it, Jim!" +One day, Bill was getting ready for his big trip. He was packing his suitcase with all of his favorite things. He went to the porch and put the suitcase next to his grumpy cat. + +He kissed his cat goodbye and said he would miss her. His cat was not happy to see him go. + +Bill walked out to the street and waved goodbye to his house. He was off on a new adventure. + +He opened his suitcase and looked inside. He packed all of his favorite toys, clothes, and snacks. He was ready for his adventure at last. + +He said goodbye one more time and hopped on the bus. His cat was still grumpy at the doorstep. Bill smiled and waved as the bus took him away. +The enormous bucket excitedly waited in the backyard. It was ready for something fun. All of a sudden a little girl came running from around the house. She was so excited that she was jumping up and down. She climbed inside the bucket and the other family members started to cheer. Suddenly the bucket started to fill with water and the girl squealed with delight. She splashed around and had so much fun. She was excited for more and more playtime in her enormous bucket. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends: a girl and a boy. One day, the two were at the park. On the swings, the girl noticed something colorful in the grass. She and her friend decided to gather the cloth together in case it belonged to someone. + +They both carried the cloth over to the picnic spot and unfolded it. Inside, they found different kinds of food! There was spicy food, sweet food and even a special treat. The two children were so happy to have found a surprise. + +The girl and the boy sat down to enjoy their snack. The spicy food made their mouths tingle and they laughed. The girl and the boy hugged each other and thanked the cloth for the surprise. + +From then on, the girl and the boy always gathered cloth together when they went to the park. They never knew what surprise they might find inside! +Once there was a girl named Emma. She loved to watch birds flying in the sky. One day, as Emma was watching the birds, she heard a loud meeting. She walked closer to see what was happening. + +The people at the meeting were very angry. They yelled at each other in such a harsh way. Emma was scared and ran back home. + +The next day, Emma watched the birds again but this time, the meeting was peaceful. Everyone was kind to each other and there was no more yelling. + +Emma was glad that the birds could watch the peaceful meeting and not the harsh one from the day before. From that day forward, Emma made sure to watch the birds carefully every day. +Once upon a time there was a very gifted little girl named Sarah. Her favourite thing to do was spin around and around in circles. + +One day, Sarah and her mommy went to the store to buy a new TV. Sarah was so excited to see it and when they got home she couldn't wait to try it out. + +Sarah jumped onto the couch, clicked on the TV, and started to spin. Around and around she went as the TV lit up with motion pictures and stories. Sarah was so happy to have her new TV. + +For hours, Sarah kept spinning and watching the television. She was having so much fun until dinner time. Sarah reluctantly went off to dinner, but she was already planning to come back and spin some more. + +The end. +Billy was a 3 year old boy with a crazy imagination. One day, he grabbed some paint cans and headed outside. He wanted to paint like an artist! He picked up two paint cans, one in each hand and felt their weight. He carried them to the backyard and started painting the fence. He made some wild and crazy designs with the orange, blue and pink paint. Billy smiled and painted the whole fence with swirls and flowers. When he was finished, the fence looked beautiful and colorful! Billy was so proud of his artwork. He couldn't wait to show everyone what he had painted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very sad. She wept and wept, until she was all cried out. Her mommy noticed her eyes were all red, so she asked what was wrong. The little girl said, "I want different sauce on my dinner tonight!" + +Her mommy smiled. She knew that the little girl was very picky about the sauce she liked on her dinner. So, she went to the store and bought all the different sauces the little girl liked. + +When the mommy came home, the little girl was so surprised! She saw all the different sauces and knew that her mommy had made a special effort for her. She gave her mommy a big, happy hug and thanked her for understanding. + +The little girl was so happy she no longer wanted to weep anymore. Instead, she enjoyed her dinner with all the different sauces. + +The end. +As Mommy was walking down the street with baby Susie, they looked to the sky and saw a dove. Susie had never seen a dove before and was fascinated by it. She pointed up and said “Look, Mommy!†+ +Mommy smiled and said, “That is a dove.†+Susie asked, “What does it look like?†+ +Mommy said, “It is different from other birds. It is white and grey, and it has a pretty long tail.†Susie was amazed and reached her hand up to the sky to try and touch it. + +The dove flew away quickly and Susie started to cry. Mommy hugged Susie and said, “That’s alright, Susie. We can look for more doves tomorrow.†+ +Susie smiled and said, “Okay Mommy! I can’t wait to see a different dove tomorrow.†+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. He loved lollipops, but he was always so sorry when his mom said he could not have too many. + +Today, Max decided he would try to get a lollipop. He went to the store and saw a whole box of them. He loaded as many as he could into his wagon and ran back home. + +When his mom saw the lollipops, she was very upset. She said, "Max, please listen. You can't load so many lollipops. I am sorry, but you must take some back!" + +Max was sad, but he knew his mom was right. He took some of the lollipops out of the wagon and went back to the store. When he returned the lollipops, the store worker gave him a free one for being so sorry. + +Max happily took the lollipop and ran back home. He was so excited to eat his special treat! + +From then on, Max was careful not to load too many sweet treats. He knew that his mom was only being careful and he was always sorry when he made a mistake. +Once upon a time there was an old duck. She quacked and swam around her pond, looking for food and friends. Every day she enjoyed the sunshine, the sounds of the animals, and the beautiful flowers. + +But one day, when she was swimming, something strange happened. Suddenly the pond started to turn! She quickly flapped her wings and flew away. + +The old duck flew and flew until she found a new pond. When she arrived, she was so happy to have her own special place to swim and find food. + +So every morning, the old duck went to the new pond to turn and explore the area. She felt so safe and she enjoyed the little things like listening to the birds and feeling the sunshine. + +The old duck was so happy she found her new pond and she knew she would stay there forever. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sarah who had a funny pet. It was a little noisy pet that really liked to be with her. + +One day, Sarah thought it would be fun to do something nice for her pet. She got out a big spoon and started to stir something tasty in a big bowl. When she looked at the spoon she saw the pet peeking out behind it! + +Sarah laughed and the pet jumped out of the bowl. She gave the pet some of the food she had been stirring and it ate it up happily. Both Sarah and the pet were so happy. + +Suddenly, Sarah saw that it was getting late. She had been stirring and having fun with her pet for a long minute. She put the pet back in its cage and ran off to bed. +The little girl yawned as she walked to school. She was a pupil in a kindergarten class. The classroom was empty when she arrived, but she knew her friends would soon be there. + +The girl yawned again. She found a toy and started playing on the floor. After a few minutes, she heard footsteps outside the door. To her delight, her friends had arrived! + +The little girl gave each of her friends a hug as they entered the classroom. Soon they were playing happily with the toys. Every once in a while, they would yawn and smile at each other. + +When the bell rang, the students said goodbye and waved as they left. The girl was the last one to go. As she looked around the empty classroom, she yawned one last time. Then she ran off to her next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a small bird who lived in the west. He wanted to have lots of fun with his friends, but he was very careful. Every day he was careful and stayed close to his home. + +One day, he decided to fly further away and explore. He flew so far, he couldn't find his way home. He started to weep. + +As he was flying, he saw a friendly wolf. The wolf said, “Don’t worry, I can help you find home. Follow me!†+ +So the bird followed the wolf and soon he was back at home. The bird was so happy he was home, he hugged the wolf. The wolf said, “Be careful on your adventures from now on.†+ +The bird nodded and thanked the wolf before flying off. From then on, he was very careful on his travels and always remembered to not fly too far away from home. +Max and his mom went to the park. They brought their dog with them. Max was so excited. He had never been to the park before. + +They found a beautiful grassy patch with a big tree at the center. Max could feel the warm sun warming him up. His mom took him to the nearby store and bought some delicious ice cream. They sat down in the shade of the tree. + +Max's mom gave him a big scoop of the delicious ice cream. He licked it slowly, savoring its sweet taste. He was having so much fun! + +Suddenly, he heard a bark. He looked up and saw a big dog near him. Max smiled and reached out to pet it. The dog wagged its tail in response. Max remembered his own dog back at home and started to miss it. + +His mom put her arm around him and reminded him that they would go home soon and be back with their own dog. Max smiled and went back to enjoying his delicious ice cream. +Once upon a time there was a brave bird. She loved to soar in the sky, so she flew very high. She kept on flying until she found a special brush. It was her very own brush, but she didn't know what to do with it. + +So the brave bird flew over to a persistent bee. The bee sat there, buzzing and busy. The bird asked the bee what the brush was for. The bee kindly said, "Use the brush to preen your feathers so you can soar even higher!" + +The bird was so excited she flew off to find a nice spot in the sun. She spread out her feathers and started brushing away. The sun was so warm, so the bird happily sang her song. + +Soaring higher and higher, the brave bird was so proud of herself for being so persistent. She rose even higher with each brush of her feathers. The bird smiled and sang, knowing that she could soar closer to the sky with her special brush. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little girl. She had a big brother who knew lots of things. He knew how to start a fire. + +One day, he decided to show the little girl how to start a fire. He showed her how to find special rocks and twigs. She had seen him do it before, but this time she wanted to try it herself. + +Her brother said to her, "Do you know what to do?" She said, "Yes." He said, "Ok, let's do it together." + +The little girl and her brother spent a few minutes making the fire. They stacked the rocks and twigs in a special way. Then they used a match to light the fire. + +Slowly, the fire grew bigger and bigger. When it was finally just right, the little girl and her brother roasted some delicious marshmallows over the fire. + +The little girl smiled as she enjoyed her delicious treat. She learned a lot from her big brother that day. She knew now that she could start a fire too. +Once upon a time, there was a nice sack. It was a special sack, with a funny side. Every day, the sack went out to play in the park. It ran around and laughed with glee. Then, one day, a big wind blew. The wind blew the sack high into the sky. It flew and flew, over the trees, until it landed by a river. + +The river was warm and inviting. The sack wanted to jump in and play. But, it was scared. It had never jumped in the river before. But, then it heard a voice call out from the other side. It was a friendly voice, and it said “Jump in, it’s nice!†The sack didn’t hesitate. It jumped in, and the water felt so warm and nice. It swam around the river, and felt so happy. + +At the end, it scrambled out of the river, and jumped onto the river bank on the other side. It smiled, it had done it! It had crossed the river all by itself. Then, it ran back to the park, and settled in the grass with a contented sigh. It was a nice, happy sack. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Max. Max loved puzzles and he was always looking for new ones to find! One day Max was walking in the park and he found a big, blue puzzle! It looked fun, so Max decided to pick it up and take it home. + +When Max got home he was so excited to work on the puzzle. He quickly opened the box and got started. Max worked and worked until the puzzle was finished. + +When the puzzle was done Max felt very proud! He put the pieces together and there in the middle of the puzzle was something special - a delicious apple! Max was very happy and he ate the apple until it was all gone! + +Max had lots of fun finding the puzzle and solving it. He decided that he wanted to find more puzzles and have more fun adventures! +Once, there was a figure who was very excited. She wanted to try something new and so she decided to go explore a big, shiny castle. As she stepped inside, she saw a big door with a lock on it. She was curious and began to try to open it. Suddenly, the lock clicked open and she opened the door. Inside were lots of wonderful things - toys and sweets that she could play with and eat! She was so excited, she couldn't help but smile. The figure explored the castle for hours, playing with the toys and eating the sweets. Finally, she left the castle, taking some of her favourite new toys with her. She had a wonderful day and was excited to return and try something else the next day. +Once there was a chubby duck. He was waddling around looking for something to drink, but he couldn't find anything. He was very thirsty and started to quack very loudly, then he noticed a strange case. Inside the case he saw a glass full of cool water and he quickly started to drink it all! He was so happy he had found water to drink, he had a big smile on his beak! He thanked the case for giving him a drink and waddled away with a full belly. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who wanted to be very successful. Their names were Bill and Joe. Bill wanted to use smoke to help him be successful. He thought that the smoke would make him do things better. + +Joe didn't think this was a very good idea. He said smoke was bad for his body. But Bill kept using smoke to help him with his work. + +One day, Bill and Joe went to work together. Bill was working very hard and was feeling very successful. Joe, on the other hand, didn't use any smoke and he was still able to do well. He smiled at Bill and they both knew that it was better to work hard without smoke. + +The two friends realised that they could be successful without using smoke. And they continued to work hard and be successful together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was playing outside with her friends when it started to get dark. She realized that she had to go home. She began to feel a bit scared and started to run. Suddenly, she stumbled and fell. She tried to get back up, but she had hurt her leg. She started to panic. + +A nice lady saw her and walked up to her. She asked the little girl if she was okay, and the little girl started to cry. The nice lady smiled at her and said that she had a special glove that would make her feel better. The little girl put on the glove and it made her feel warm and snug. + +They both went back to the nice lady's house, where the little girl saw that the glove was broken. She was worried that she had done something wrong, but the nice lady smiled and said that sometimes things that are broken can still make us feel better. The little girl smiled and hugged the glove. She was happy to have a new friend that made her feel better. The lady said goodbye with a hug and watched the little girl go back home. + +The little girl was feeling not scared anymore. She always remembered the nice lady with the broken glove that had calmed her down when she was panicking. +Once there was a monkey who was very sorry. He was sorry because he had been folding paper all morning and wasn't having any fun. + +The monkey thought of a plan. He quickly grabbed some paper and started folding it into a ball. He kept folding and folding until he had made a giant paper ball. + +The monkey smiled as he rolled the big paper ball down the hill. His smile got even bigger as it made its way down the hill, faster and faster. + +At the bottom of the hill, the monkey caught the paper ball and said, "I'm sorry I wasn't having any fun earlier. Let's do it again!" + +The monkey and the paper ball had lots of fun together and the monkey was no longer sorry. +Once upon a time, there was a baby called Jack. He was very restless and couldn't sit still. One day, Jack's Mommy decided to take him to the park. + +On the way there, Jack saw a big gate. He asked Mommy why it was there, and she told him that it was being closed to stop people from entering. +Jack opened the gate and stepped inside. He saw lots of tall trees and butterflies fluttering around. + +Mommy and Jack played in the park all day long. By the time they were ready to go home, Jack was tired, so Mommy put him in the stroller with a blanket and closed the gate. + +Jack smiled and drifted off to sleep, feeling happy and safe after a fun day in the park. +Once there was a little girl called Emmy. She was very curious, and loved exploring outdoors. One day, she went for a walk in the woods, and noticed something strange in the corner of a huge tree. It was a big cobweb! She was amazed at how unique it was. + +The web was so beautiful and sparkly, it reminded Emmy of a diamond. She wanted to do something special with it, so she decided to fill it with bright and colourful butterflies! She ran back to her house and grabbed as many paper butterflies as she could find. Then, she carefully hung them around the edges of the cobweb. It looked gorgeous! + +When Emmy's mom saw the cobweb, she smiled. Emmy had used her imagination to create something so special and unique. They both stepped back to admire the cobweb, which was now filled with the most beautiful butterflies. Emmy was so proud of her work! +Mommy wanted to buy a surprise for her little girl. She took her to the store and asked her what she wanted. The little girl was so excited and said "I want a new bedroom!" + Mommy was so happy, she said "Let's buy it right now!" + +So they went to the store and looked at all the bedrooms. But the little girl was feeling a bit nervous. Mommy smiled and said "Don't worry, I'm here with you! Let's take the one with the pretty flowers on it." +The little girl smiled and said "Okay!" + +So they bought the new bedroom and took it home. When they opened the box, the little girl was so happy to see what was inside. There was a little bed, a dresser and a table with chairs. She loved it so much and hugged her mommy. + +That night, the little girl went to sleep in her new bedroom. She was so excited and couldn't wait to show all her friends in the morning. +Once upon a time there were two best friends. One was called Jack and he was three years old. The other was called Lucy and she was also three years old. Every day, Jack and Lucy would play together and have so much fun! + +One day, Jack and Lucy were playing together when Jack decided he wanted to sit on the couch. But when he tried to sit down, he couldn't fit on the couch. Lucy got angry and said "No!" in a very rude voice. Jack felt so sad. He thought Lucy was being mean. + +Suddenly, Jack had an idea! He said, "Let's separate the couch!" So the two best friends put their hands together and separated the couch. Now it was much easier for both of them to sit on the couch and they both fit on it perfectly. + +Jack and Lucy were so happy they were able to use the couch together. They laughed and hugged each other and promised to always be best friends. +One day there was a great hill. It was the perfect spot for a game of hide and seek. + +The children were having so much fun. They ran, laughed and giggled around the hill. + +Suddenly, the sun went away and the weather changed. It became cold and the wind started to blow. The children began to freeze! + +They realised that it was too cold to stay outside so they climbed to the top of the hill. When they reached the top, they saw a great big tree. + +The children huddled together under the tree. Soon, they all stopped freezing and they were happy again. + +They had made a great escape and they knew they would never freeze again as long as they stayed under the tree. +Once upon a time there was an little boy named Jake. Jake wanted to go on an adventure so he decided to explore the wild woods. He grabbed his hat, his coat, and his favourite toy bunny. + +He walked for a long time and soon he stumbled upon a terrible thing. He saw a big wild bear! Jake screamed and ran away as fast as he could. + +The bear chased Jake for a long time until Jake found a big tree. Jake sat behind the tree and hoped the bear would go away. But the bear just kept coming closer and closer. + +Just as the bear was about to reach Jake, something special happened. Jake saw a rabbit come out of the bushes. The rabbit made a loud noise and the bear stopped and yielded. Jake was so happy and thanked the rabbit over and over again. + +The rabbit smiled and hopped away. Jake thanked his lucky stars and was very happy that he was safe. He continued on his adventure, feeling more brave and daring. +Once upon a time, there was a slow dancer. He moved very slowly and people always stopped to watch him! One day, he was dancing in his special spot. Just then, someone came up from behind and lifted him up in the air! He was so surprised! He laughed and smiled, happy to be up high in the sky! + +The slow dancer looked all around and saw the whole town! He saw buildings, roads, and people enjoying the day. He tried to wave to some of them, but they were too far away. He laughed and smiled, enjoying the view! + +After a while, the person who lifted him up put him down. He was still laughing and smiling. He thanked the person and went back to dancing. It was fun to be lifted up, but it was even more fun to dance slowly again! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. Sally always loved potatoes and eating them. + +One day, Sally went to the store to get a potato. She was so excited to see a big, brown potato! + +But then she noticed something else. She saw a really filthy potato in the corner. It was old, crinkly and there were bugs all over it. + +Sally crinkled her nose and remembered that her mom always told her to never eat anything that was dirty. So she decided to leave the potato behind and picked up a nice, clean potato instead. + +Sally went home happily with her clean potato. She enjoyed it for dinner that night and remembered her mom's advice. +Once upon a time there was a boy who felt ashamed. He was ashamed of himself and he never smiled. One day he decided to examine a wreck he had seen in the forest. As he examined the wreck he noticed something shiny. He looked closer and to his surprise found a beautiful diamond. His face lit up and he smiled for the first time in a long time. His shame had gone and he was so happy. He took the diamond home and shared it with his family. From that day on, he was never ashamed again. +Once there was a little boy who was very honest. He liked to laugh and he especially liked to go up and down the stairs in his house. +One day his mum said he was old enough to go up and down the stairs on his own. He was so excited that he couldn't stop laughing. + +He tried going up the stairs and he laughed as he almost fell over. He was so happy that he was brave enough to try. He kept going up and down the stairs over and over again. He made sure to be very careful and honest with himself. + +Each time he went up and down the stairs he couldn't help but laugh because it felt so special to him. He would often count to himself, 1, 2, 3, 4 and he felt like he was so grown up. + +The little boy was so proud of himself for being brave, honest and having fun going up and down the stairs. He laughed with excitement every time he went up or down the stairs. He was happy and loved to explore new things. +Once, a boy met a girl. He was very happy to meet her. The girl had a novel with her. It was a harmless book. He watched her while she read the novel. She enjoyed the harmless story inside. After, they went outside and played together. They laughed and had fun all afternoon. + +The boy and girl stayed friends and enjoyed each other's company. Whenever the girl had a new novel, the boy would come over and meet her. He loved to read the harmless stories in each novel. Together, they would play and learn about the world. + +The boy will never forget the day he first met the girl and discovered her harmless novels. They shared many hours of joy together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Joy. Her favorite thing to do was to walk. Everywhere she went, she made sure to walk gracefully. Recently, Joy had started to grow. She was very excited to find out what she could do with her newfound height. + +One day, she decided to take a walk down a new path. As she gracefully stepped through the winding roads, she soon came across a beautiful garden. Joy was so surprised by the sight and had to stop for a moment to take it all in. She was amazed by the colorful flowers and the tall, graceful trees reaching up to the sky. + +Joy wanted to explore the garden some more, so she kept walking gracefully. When she reached the middle of the garden, Joy saw something she had never seen before. It was a beautiful fountain, with a statue of a graceful swan near it. She was so enchanted by the sight and wanted to see more. + +Joy started to grow even more. Her steps became bigger and bigger. Soon, she was able to reach the fountain, and she marveled at its beauty. She touched the water and it was cool and refreshing. Joy knew that her graceful walk and her growing had been well worth it. +Tommy was very loyal to his friends. One day they decided to march to the park together. As they walked, they saw a beautiful comet in the sky. It was glimmering so brightly that it lit their way. + +They got to the park and played lots of games. One game was about marching. They all marched around the park, having so much fun. + +When it started to get dark, they all marched back home. The comet was still shining very brightly in the sky. Tommy waved goodbye to his loyal friends and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl. She liked to play in her garden and run around with her friends. One day, she saw a special treat in the garden. It was a big bowl of sauce! She was so excited. She wanted to eat it all. + +Suddenly, her mom came out of the house and said “No, honey. We can’t eat that sauce. We need to tie it up and put it away for laterâ€. The little girl was sad but she did as her mom said and tied the bowl with a ribbon. + +Then, she and her mom went back inside. They ate some other food and the little girl was happy again. She knew she would get to eat the sauce later on and was excited to have something to look forward to. +Once there was a family who was very wealthy. They lived by the beach. One day, mom, dad, and the little girl all went out to the beach. + +The little girl saw the sand and was so excited. She wanted to play in it! She ran and jumped in the sand, throwing it up in the air. + +Mom and dad decided they would dig a big hole in the sand and put some of her toys inside. The girl was so happy! She ran around the sand and started sliding down the sand dunes. She laughed and giggled as she slid down. + +Back at home, the girl was so happy that she had had so much fun at the beach. She thought about the sand and sliding down the dunes every day. + +What a fun family day they had spent at the beach! +Once upon a time, there was a shiny ashtray. The ashtray looked so happy because it shone so brightly. All the other things in the room were so messy, but the ashtray was very neat. One day, a little boy came into the room. He wanted to make the messiness go away. + +The little boy looked at the beautiful, shiny ashtray. He took it in his hands and started to rub it. He rubbed and rubbed until the ashtray started to shine even brighter. When the little boy finished, the ashtray looked like it was from a castle. + +The little boy was very happy that he made the ashtray shine so brightly. He picked it up and placed it on the table. From that day on, the shiny ashtray lit up the room. Whenever the room looked messy, the little boy would take out the shinny ashtray and everyone would smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was only three years old and loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Sarah asked her mom if she could request something big from the universe. With her mom's consent, Sarah closed her eyes, thought of her wish, and loudly shouted it into the sky. She wished for her family to be happy and for all people to get along with each other. + +The universe heard Sarah's request and answered it. Every day, it sent new people to her every day. They were from all around the world and each one was filled with joy and happiness. + +But Sarah also noticed that some of the people were competitive. She saw them competing with each other to be the best, the fastest, and the most prepared. + +So Sarah asked the universe to spread love, not competition. The universe then sent a message to all of the people: "Let love, not competition, be your focus." + +Those words spread like wildfire, and soon people stopped competing with each other and started helping each other instead. Sarah's wish came true and everyone was happy! +Once there was a mole who wanted to travel. He had never been outside his hole and wanted to explore the world. So he grabbed his tiny bag, said goodbye to his family, and set off in search of adventure. + +The mole travelled far and wide. He saw many wonderful things on his journey. But one day he was feeling tired and decided to hide away in a bush. As he curled up and fell asleep, he heard a very strange sound. + +When the mole awoke, he found that he was inside a hidden cave. The cave was filled with all kinds of treasures. The mole had stumbled on a secret that no one in the world knew about! + +The mole stayed in the cave for many days, playing with all the things he had found. With all these secret friends, he never felt lonely. When his tiny bag was full, he said goodbye to the hidden cave and continued his travels. +A bright arrow flew through the sky. It moved so fast that no one could catch it. But then, a big hand appeared in the sky and wiped the arrow away. The big hand was gentle and it made sure that the arrow was no longer there. Everyone in the sky was so happy. They all cheered and celebrated. The sky was now clear again and the bright arrow was gone. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Lily and Jack. They liked to play together very much. One day, they were playing a game when they started to quarrel. They did not like it when the other one had a turn. + +Lily was very stubborn and she wanted to keep playing the game. But Jack said it was his turn. They argued and argued but Lily did not want to listen. She stamped her foot and said, "It's my turn! I want to play!" + +But Jack was just as stubborn. He yelled at Lily and said, "No, it's my turn! You have to listen to me!" They both started shouting and would not stop. + +Just then, a wise grown-up came over and said, "Stop! Listen to each other and take turns. That's the fairest way to play the game." + +Lily and Jack listened and they stopped quarreling. They decided to take turns and they had fun playing the game together. +Mum was in the kitchen and Dad was in the garden. It was a regular day and Jacob wanted something fun to do. He went to the shed and pulled out his toy car. + +It was bright red and he loved it. He pushed it outside and sat inside it. He used his feet to pull it across the grass. + +He had lots of fun. He went around corners and made lots of engine noises. Every day was more fun with his car! + +He soon tired out and put the car back in the shed. As he pulled the door shut, he smiled to himself. He was looking forward to the next time he could take it out. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jennifer. She loved to explore the world. On one gloomy day, Jennifer went for a walk in the woods. Everything was calm until she saw something strange. Jennifer bent down to take a closer look, and she could not believe her eyes! It was a magical object! It looked like a twisted cloud that was glowing brightly. + +Jennifer was not sure what to do. Should she touch it or not? After a few moments, she decided to reach out and touch the object. Suddenly, the object started to twist and turn! Briallant lights formed from its movement and soon the woods filled with colours. Jennifer was fascinated and could not take her eyes off the show. + +The light show eventually ended and Jennifer continued her walk. She was happy she had taken the chance to explore, and the object will always remain special in her memory. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to wave at people. She would wave her hands up high and smile. Everywhere she went, she waved. + +One day, the little girl saw a big box. It had a funny picture on it. She went closer and saw that it said "video". She was excited! + +When she put the video in her little machine, something miraculous happened. She saw people dancing and waving, just like her. She was so happy, she waved even more! + +But then, something foolish happened. The video broke! The little girl felt sad and realized her waving couldn't make it repair. She still waves every day, but now she is more careful with the things she loves. +Once upon a time there was a town. Everyone in the town wanted to solve a problem. The problem was big and no one knew how to fix it. + +But then one day a successful person arrived in the town. He said he could help solve the problem. Everyone was very excited. + +The successful person worked hard and he asked for help from all the town people. They all did their best to try and solve the problem. + +Finally, after many days and lots of hard work, the problem was solved! Everyone was very happy and celebrated. + +The town people were thankful to the successful person for helping them solve the problem. From that day on the town was a much better and happier place. +Once upon a time there was a farm. It was open and green, the perfect spot for lots of animals. On the farm there were two ducks. They liked to quack, swim and waddle around the open farm. One day, the two ducks disagreed about something. One said yes, but the other said no. They squabbled and quacked, but could not come to an agreement. In the end, the ducks decided that they both could do their own thing. The farm stayed open, green and happy. +Benny wanted to find a bike. He asked his Mom and Dad for help, but they both said no. Benny was frustrated. + +He saw an old bike in the yard. He was excited, but he needed to make it go. He went inside and found wire in a box. + +Benny worked hard to connect the wire to the bike, but it just wouldn't work. He felt really frustrated. + +But then, Benny's Dad came out with tools and tools and tools. He helped Benny find the right wire and attach it to the bike. + +Benny got on the bike and it worked! He was so happy. He rode the bike around the house, feeling so proud of his accomplishment! +Once upon a time, there were two friends living in a special landscape. Every day, the spicy sun would make the landscape beautiful. The two friends thought it would be fun to unite the landscape. + +So, the two friends set off on their journey together. They looked everywhere, searching the whole landscape. They looked high and low, but they couldn't find anything. + +Then one day, they found a magical rock. It was a very special rock that could unite their landscape. With much excitement, they put their hands together and held the rock. + +Suddenly, the landscape started to change. The two friends watched in awe as their landscape began to unite. The trees and mountains all came together. The whole landscape was celebrating! + +The two friends had done it. With the help of the magical rock, they had united the landscape. That day, the two friends celebrated their success and the spicy sun shone brighter than ever before. +Once there was a beautiful tree. Every day a family of four birds lived in the tree. They were very happy living in the tree and they ate the sweet berries that grew around the tree. + +One day the family decided they wanted to fly away, so they released themselves from the tree branches. As they flew away they were filled with joy, just like when they lived in the tree. + +When they were no longer in sight, a gentle breeze started to blow. The leaves on the tree moved and sparkled in the sunshine. The sweet smell of the blossoms filled the air and the birds flew in circles around the tree, singing songs of joy. + +The family of birds had been released from the tree, but the sweet memories of their time living in the tree would live on forever. +Once upon a time, there was a wild, naughty puppy. He loved to run and jump around the park. But one day, he ran too far and couldn't get back. Suddenly, he felt scared and alone. Just then, a big, mean dog began to growl and twist his tail! He was so scared. + +The puppy started to bark and ran away as fast as he could. He was so frightened that he didn't even look back. But, the big dog kept on following him with a threatening howl. + +The puppy ran and ran until he made it back to the park where he had come from. He was so relieved to be safe. He stopped to take a breath and looked back. The big, mean dog was gone. + +But the puppy learnt an important lesson - never to go too far and always stay wild! +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were taking a walk in the park. One of them was carrying a box with a label on it. They stopped by an orange tree and the one holding the box let out a big sigh. + +The other one asked why they were sighing and they said they wished they could pick an orange from the tree. The friend had an idea! They used the label from the box on the ground to make an orange label. They placed it on the tree and wished for an orange. + +They waited and waited. Then suddenly an orange appeared! The two friends shouted for joy and picked the orange to eat. From that day on, they shared an orange together every time they went to the park. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and her little boy. The little boy was three years old and he loved to explore the world around him. He was very curious and he wanted to learn everything he could. + +One day, mommy was doing yoga in the living room. The little boy watched her and he was so interested. He asked if he could try yoga too. Mommy said he could, and she showed him how to do some simple exercises. + +The little boy got very excited, but then he was confused. There was a big lock on the door and he couldn't figure out how to open it. Mommy explained that she had to use a special key to unlock the door. + +The little boy tried to reach for the key but he was too small. Mommy smiled and said it was ok, she could help him. She carefully picked up the key and unlocked the door. + +The little boy was happy again and he couldn't wait to do yoga. He practiced some of the moves he had seen mommy do, but it wasn't easy. When he got upset, mommy comforted him and told him it was alright. + +Eventually, the little boy could do yoga just like mommy. He was so proud of himself and he felt so calm and content. Mommy and the little boy were both so proud of the little boy. The end. +Once there was a cute ant. She wanted to go and explore the world, so she started to crawl. She couldn't wait to see what she could find! + +She crawled and crawled, over stones and twigs and blades of grass. She could smell all the wonderful smells of the different plants and trees. + +Then all of a sudden she saw something that made her stop. It was a big grasshopper, hopping up and down in the sunshine! She wanted to say hello, but she was too shy. So she just stayed still and watched. + +The ant decided it was time to keep moving and she started to crawl again. She said goodbye to the grasshopper and kept exploring. + +Soon she had seen enough things and was ready to go back home. As she crawled back home, she was so happy that she had seen so many wonderful things! +Once there was a box. It was a reliable box, one that always kept its contents safe. Every day the box was filled with special things and kept in a secret place. + +One day, a fire broke out in the secret place. The fire burned so quickly and so hot that the box could not survive. The fire burnt the box and destroyed all the special things inside. + +At first, the boy who owned the box was very sad. But then he realized that nothing was more important than being safe. He thanked his reliable box for protecting him and he ran away from the fire. +Once there was a little girl named Lauren. She was only three years old but she was very excited about the new dress she had. The dress was pink and it had a big shiny button in the middle. + +One day, Lauren was playing with her dress and she accidentally snapped the button off! She was so embarrassed. She tried to put the button back on, but it wouldn't stay. + +Finally, her mom noticed what had happened and took Lauren to the store to buy a new button. They found the perfect one! It was just like the old one, only bigger and brighter. + +Lauren couldn't wait to sew the new button onto her dress. She was so proud of it and it looked great. She would never forget this embarrassing moment! +Once upon a time there were two twins. They were both very anxious, because of the big storm that was coming soon. + +Just before the storm came, the two got together and prayed. They prayed for the storm to pass, so they wouldn’t get wet and cold! + +The twins held each other’s hand and prayed really hard. They asked for the storm to just go away. + +At first, the storm stayed, and it felt like there was no hope. But just when all seemed lost, the storm began to fade away. The twins started to smile, because their prayers worked! + +The sun started to shine again and the rain stopped. The twins hugged each other and thanked God for answering their prayers. It was a happy day for the two anxious twins. + +The end. +Mum and dad took Kate to the park. It was wide and sunny. Her dad was pushing her on the swing and mum was standing nearby to support her. Kate laughed as she flew back and forth. Afterwards, mum gave Kate a piece of gum to chew on. It tasted sweet and made Kate's tongue tingle. She smiled and asked mum for more. Mum said she would have to wait until later. Kate was sad, but mum hugged her and said that she was always there to support her. Kate felt happy and hugged mum tightly. They stayed in the park until the the sun had set. Then, they went home and ate dinner. Kate kept the gum in her pocket and decided to save it for tomorrow. +One day, a new farm opened up. It was filled with many animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. The farmer wanted to show off his new farm, so he started to yell for the animals to come to him. All the animals started trotting to the farmer, and he welcomed them with lots of love and care. He started to pet them, give them food and make sure they were happy. The farmer was so excited to have so many animals in his new farm. + +The farmer continued to yell out to the animals as they played in the farm. The chickens were running around the yard, while the cows brushed up against the farmer in search of attention. The pigs were snoring and sunbathing in the sunshine. The farmer was delighted with his new farm, and all the animals in it. He would yell out to them all day just to let them know how much he loved them. + +Soon, some children arrived. They came for a visit and wanted to see the animals up close. The farmer showed them all the animals, and they were amazed. They were so happy to see the cows, chickens, and pigs. The children would yell and chuckle in delight. The farmer was so proud of his new farm, and all the animals that he took care of. +Once upon a time there was a delicate butterfly who had not used its wings yet. The butterfly was scared and sad because it was finding it hard to flutter away. Then one day the butterfly used its wings and flew to the side of the garden. + +The butterfly saw some flowers and got so excited. It started flapping its wings and flew from flower to flower. Each flower looked so beautiful and delicate that the butterfly had a great time. + +Suddenly the butterfly noticed something special. It saw a tiny ladybug on the side of the flower and stopped to look. The butterfly and the lady bug talked and they became very good friends. + +From then on, the butterfly used its delicate wings to fly around the garden with the ladybug, exploring and having lots of fun. +It was a fine day and Amy loved it! She was playing with her puppy in the backyard. The puppy was so curly and cute, and he licked her hands. Amy was so happy. + +Amy wanted to add something special to her playtime. She ran to grab a stick, then added a big rock next to the stick. Amy was so proud of her creation. + +The puppy was so excited too! He started to bark and wag his tail. Amy smiled and added a smile to her face. + +The puppy loved to play with the stick and rock. He ran around and around them and barked whenever Amy added something else. Amy added a few flowers near the stick and rock and the puppy hopped around them. + +Amy and her puppy were having so much fun. Amy was so glad to be able to add new things to their playtime. She hugged the puppy and said, “This is so fine!†+One day, a little girl named Lila was walking through the park. She was anxious because it was getting dark and she wanted to get home. Suddenly, she heard a loud shouting. It was coming from a tall tree. She looked up, and saw a small bird with a stitch on its wing! + +Lila knew that the bird couldn't fly because of the stitch, so she decided to help it. She tried to climb the tree, but she was too small. Then, she shouted for help from the people in the park. + +An old man and his dog heard Lila's shouts. They both started running towards her. The old man was able to safely remove the stitch and the bird flew away unhurt. + +Lila was so happy and relieved that the bird was now safe. She thanked the old man and his dog, and they all went home together. +Ginny was a regular three year old. She was very excited to get a new scooter, so she ran outside so she could ride it. Ginny ran so fast that she could not even see where she was going. + +She finally stopped at the park and hopped on her scooter. She was having so much fun with it! She scooted around paths, around trees and even around her friends. Everyone was laughing and cheering her on. + +Ginny ran so fast that the minutes flew by! Before she knew it, it was time to go home. Ginny got back on her scooter and rode it all the way home. + +When she got home, she remembered that she had a lot of fun. She was so happy with her regular scooter! She ran inside to show her mom her new ride. +Once upon a time there was a group of people. They were all very confused about something. One day, the group decided to have a nap. After the group had their nap, they felt much better. They were no longer confused. They had worked out what the problem was. The group was very happy. They had solved the problem together. The end. +Once upon a time there was a prince who lived in a castle. Every day, the prince was very calm. + +One day, the prince looked out of his window, and he saw something very special in the sky. It was a shining star! The prince was very excited. He wanted to see the star up close. + +So the prince asked his servants for help. They helped him to get a ladder and climb up a very tall hill. When the prince got to the top of the hill, he was amazed. + +The star was so bright and beautiful. Its light shone so bright that the prince could feel it on his face. The prince felt very happy and peaceful. + +He stayed and watched the star twinkle until it was time to go back home. He promised himself that he would come back to see the star again soon. + +Since that day, the prince has visited the star every day to see its peaceful light shine. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. Jack had a very reliable friend called Alice. Jack and Alice loved going on adventures. One day they went on a very special adventure in search of something really amazing. + +They walked and walked until they found a huge jar of sauce. Jack and Alice were so excited! The sauce was bright pink and sparkly. They couldn't believe their luck. + +Jack and Alice decided to take the sauce home. Jack's mom was so happy when they arrived. She gave them both a big hug and said "You two must love each other very much!". Jack and Alice both smiled and hugged each other. + +From that day on Jack and Alice were best friends and shared the sauce together. It was the best sauce ever and it made them always remember the special adventure they went on together! +Molly was a happy little three year old, with bright eyes and a cherubic smile. She loved spending time with her daddy, and one day he asked her a very special question. + +"Molly, do you want to receive a surprise?" + +Molly jumped up and shouted, "Yes!" + +Her daddy smiled and took her to the garage. What Molly saw was a harmless baby bunny! + +Molly ran over to the bunny and picked it up, cuddling it close to her. + +"Your surprise is this little harmless bunny," said Daddy. + +Molly hugged her daddy and said "Thank you, Daddy!" + +Molly was so happy to receive a surprise from her daddy, and was very excited to take care of her new pet. She spent hours giving it love and affection, and would be sure to take care of it for many years to come. +Once there was a girl who wore a special coat. It was a beautiful coat that shined in the sun. One day the girl went to the park with her coat on. She saw a dog playing in the grass, so she waved at it. The dog waved back and wagged its tail. + +The girl felt so excited and happy that the dog waved at her. She wanted to tell everyone how the dog waved at her and show off her beautiful coat. + +But when she told her friends, they were not so impressed. Some of them laughed and some of them just looked away. The girl felt so ashamed that she wanted to go and hide. + +But then she remembered that the dog waved at her and she felt happy again. She knew she didn't need other people to like her coat or her story. The girl was so thankful to the dog for making her feel better. From that day on she kept waving at all the dogs she passed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She was very spoiled and always wanted more than she had. One day, Emma had a dream. In her dream, she saw a big arm, like the arms of her Mommy. She reached out to the arm in her dream, but the arm moved away from her. Emma felt sad about the dream, but she knew it was only a dream. + +The next morning, Emma told her Mommy what had happened in her dream. Mommy gave Emma a big hug, and told her never to be sad. Mommy also told Emma that she always had a special hug waiting just for her. Emma smiled and felt so lucky to have Mommy in her life. + +From that day on, Emma went to sleep with a smile on her face. Whenever she felt sad or scared, she always remembered Mommy's loving hug, and she knew that everything would be okay. + +The End. +Alice was sad. She had a bad tank that would not perform. She asked her mom what to do. + +Mom said they could go to the store to get a new tank. She said they would make sure to pick one that would perform! + +Alice was excited - she wanted to go right away. So, off they went to find the perfect tank! + +At the store, Alice found a nice tank. She knew it would perform! She showed it to her mom and mom said it was perfect. + +Soon, the new tank was full of water and ready to go. Alice pushed the button and it performed beautifully! The bad tank was gone and Alice was very happy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Sam and Molly. Sam was always very hungry and Molly was always very thirsty. Each day, Sam liked to eat and Molly liked to drink lots of water. + +One day they went outside to play in the garden. The sun was shining and the grass was wet. Sam wanted to pick some flowers, but they were too flexible. He couldn’t break them. + +Molly thought that was a shame, so she found a big juicy apple. “Let’s eat it,†she said. So they both took a bite and shared it. It was so yummy! + +After they had eaten, they went back outside but this time they stayed away from the wet grass. They played happily in the bright sun until it was time to go home. Sam and Molly had a lovely day. +One day, a boy named Jimmy took a trip to the museum. All morning he watched the bright colors of the art and the funny shapes of the statues. But the best part was the museum's hallway. Jimmy ran down it and started to bounce. He jumped really fast and felt like he was flying! He flew up and down the hallway with his arms out, pretending to be an airplane. Up ahead, Jimmy could see the end of the hallway and he bounced even faster. Just when he thought he was about to reach the end, he felt his mom's hand on his shoulder and she said, "Time to go Jimmy, come on." So Jimmy bounced one more time before heading out of the museum and onto their next adventure. +Once upon a time there were two young friends, Mike and Amy. They both liked to play chess, but Mike was much better. Mike said to Amy, "Let's set up the chess board, I can show you how to play." So Amy got out the chess board and Mike showed her how to put the pieces in the right places. + +Once the board was set up, Mike said, "You can go first. Just move one of your pieces to the other side." Amy picked up one of the pawns and put it on the other side. Mike was very impressed. Then they began to take turns moving their pieces and seeing who could outsmart the other. + +As they tried to outsmart one another, they became more and more excited. Soon they were laughing and having lots of fun. The day went by in a flash as they played and enjoyed each other's company. What a wonderful day! +Once upon a time, there was a happy teacher called Mrs Smith. Today, she had a special job to do. Mrs Smith offered her students a very special treat. She had a big and wide cell that was full of delicious snacks. All the snacks were different shapes, colours and sizes. + +The students were excited to see what was inside the cell. Mrs Smith opened the door and said, "Everyone may take one snack each. There are enough for all of you." + +The children peered inside and quickly chose their snacks. There were apples, cakes and lots of yummy treats. Everyone took their treats and thanked Mrs Smith. They were so happy with their snacks and enjoyed eating them. + +Mrs Smith was pleased with her offering and happy that all the students were happy. She had done a great job and made her class very happy indeed. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce brain. It was clever and wise and had a big job to do. So, it set out on its way to take care of the big task. It went down the street, up the hill and around the corner. + +All of a sudden, a scary monster appeared. It was fierce and tall and had big teeth. The brain trembled and wondered what to do. + +Just then, the brain had an idea. It set up a plan to scare off the monster. It shouted and shook its fists and made a lot of noise. + +The monster was so scared that it ran away. The brain was very proud of its plan and went on its way. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a fine mixer. It lived with a family. Every morning the mixer would ring and make a funny sound. + +The kids would laugh and play with it. They loved to turn the knob and listen to all the exciting noises it made. + +One day, the mixer made some yummy treats for the family. It mixed the ingredients together until it was just right. + +At the end of the day, everyone was happy and the mixer was very proud. They gave it a big hug and thanked it for all the treats they ate. + +From then on, the family and the mixer were the best of friends. Every morning the mixer would still ring, but this time, out of happiness! +Tommy was a lovely 3 year old boy. He had a special toy that he always kept with him. It was a toy car that he had found in the backyard. He took it everywhere and it made him feel like he was living a life of luxury. + +Tommy loved playing with his toy car. He would spend hours pretending he was driving it around. As he practised, he started to get better and better at controlling it and his confidence began to increase. + +One day, Tommy's dad saw how well he was doing and decided it was time to upgrade Tommy's toy car. He bought him a new and bigger one. When Tommy saw it, he was so happy and couldn't stop smiling. He loved the new car and thanked his dad with a big hug. + +Tommy was now enjoying the luxury of his lovely new toy car. He spent hours playing with it, increasing his skills and getting better and better. Tommy was so proud of himself and his dad was very proud too. +Johnny was feeling a red urge in his tummy. He knew it was a special feeling and he wanted to follow it. He asked his mom what it meant and she said it was the feeling to attach. + +So Johnny went around his house looking for things to attach. He found a ball, but it was too big. He found a toy car, but it was too small. Nothing seemed just right. + +Then he went outside and saw a big tree with lots of leaves. He could attach the leaves to the tree, he thought. He took a few from the ground and stuck them on the tree. He was proud of what he had done and smiled. + +The red urge was gone. Johnny kept attaching leaves to the tree until all the little red urges had been filled. Then he smiled and went inside for a snack. +Once, there was a boy. He was very excited. He had something new - a sail! He put the sail in the water, and the wind took him far away. The boy could see the sun, and he could see the big birds. He was so happy. + +The boy spoke. He said: “Look! I am sailing. I am sailing so far away.†The wind was blowing softly, and the sunshine was warm. The boy sailed on and on. + +After some time, the boy finally reached his destination. It was a new place, and he was so excited to explore it. He spoke again: “Look! I have sailed to a new place. It looks so beautiful!†+ +The boy had a great day. He sailed his new sail and he discovered lots of new and exciting things. He was so happy that he had gone out and explored this new place. He was sure that he would sail his new sail again soon. +One day, there was a boy named Jim. Jim was only three years old and loved to play outside. He had a special toy that he always loved to stretch, it was very fun! + +As Jim was stretching his toy, he heard somebody coming. He looked over and saw a man walking towards him. The man had a bag full of stamps, they were very colourful and pretty. Jim liked them a lot, so he asked the man if he could have one. + +The man agreed and handed him a very pretty stamp. It was bright and colourful, but it was also a bit dirty. Jim looked closely and noticed the stamp was filthy! The man had been out collecting stamps in the mud, that's why it was so dirty. + +Jim thanked the man anyway and ran off to show his friends. They all thought the stamp was very special. Jim was so glad he had got it, even though it was filthy. Jim couldn't wait to show his parents the stamp he had been given, it would give them a great surprise. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - one was called Lucy and the other was called Jim. Jim had a very lovely sailboat. Every day, Lucy and Jim would go for a sail with the boat. + +One day, Jim brought some special chewy treats for them to eat as they sailed. He gave one to Lucy and one to himself. While they were both eating, the boat started to bob up and down in the water. Lucy and Jim laughed as they felt the boat move. + +Back on shore, they decided to have a picnic with the chewy treats Jim had brought. It was a lovely day, and they enjoyed chewing their snacks and watching the sun set. + +The sailboat brought lots of fun to the two friends. They both loved being outside, feeling the sun and the wind. Lucy and Jim were so happy to have a lovely sailboat that they could share together. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty drawer. The naughty drawer used to mark the walls. Everyone in the house was so mad at it. + +The naughty drawer would not stop marking the walls. No matter how much they tried to stop it, nothing would work. + +One day, the mom and dad had a genius idea. They made the naughty drawer its own special place. They moved it to a drawer in the kitchen and told it to stay there. + +The naughty drawer was so happy to have its own special place. From then on, it only marked the things inside the drawer. + +The mom and dad were so proud of the naughty drawer. It had learned to behave and everyone was much happier. They all lived happily ever after! The End. +Once upon a time, a little boy was playing in the forest. Suddenly, he heard a loud, deep noise. He shivered with fear and looked around. He saw a big, tall giant! The boy was scared and started to cry. + +The giant was very kind. He smiled at the little boy and knelt down. He said "Don't worry, little one. I won't hurt you". The boy felt a bit better and looked at the giant carefully. He noticed that the giant had kind eyes and was being very thoughtful. + +The giant asked the little boy if he wanted to play. The boy nodded and smiled. He wasn't scared anymore. For the rest of the day, they ran around and laughed together. The little boy had the best day ever. + +In the end, the giant gave the little boy a hug and said goodbye. The little boy was so happy he forgot all about the giant's loud deep noise. He waved to his giant friend and ran home. +It was a lonely day outside. The sky was cloudy and no one was around. Suddenly, a subway appeared in the distance. It sounded like a quiet, rumbling train. + +Suddenly, a little girl stepped onto the subway. She was only 3 years old and she was all alone. Even though she was nervous, she was excited and she wanted to explore. + +The little girl slowly took the subway for a ride. Anywhere that the subway stopped, she stepped off and looked around. She got to see all sorts of places and she had the best day ever! + +By the time the sun was going down, the little girl was feeling very tired. She got back onto the subway and stretched out on the seat. Lying there, she fell asleep until it was time to go home. + +When the little girl got home, her mom was there to give her a big, warm hug. She was so happy and so proud of her! She quickly wiped a few dry tears away and gave her daughter a hug. +Once there was a dog called Max who really wanted to play. He had seen a cliff far away and he thought it would be fun to explore. +Max's mom said he could go, but he had to be careful. + +Max and mom walked to the cliff and it was very tall and thick. Max couldn't climb all the way to the top, so he needed help. + +Mom said she would help him. She showed Max how to grab his tail and swing it over the thick edge of the cliff. Soon he was on the other side and exploring! + +He felt like he was king of the world from the top of the cliff. After a while, he needed to get down, but he knew that mom would help him get back home safe. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was special because he had a pedal. Every day he would do something special with it. He would put his foot on the pedal and go for a regular ride. He would go up hills, down hills and around curves. He felt free and happy when he was riding his pedal. + +Wherever he went, people would watch him with a smile. They would always give him a thumbs up and say "go, go!" + +One day, the boy's pedal broke. He was sad and he didn't know what to do. But then, just when he was about to give up, he found a toolbox and a new pedal. He fixed his old pedal and kept riding it. From then on, he was happy and kept riding his pedal regularly. +Once upon a time there was a bear with a very busy day. He had a lot of things to do and was in a hurry. But then he saw something in his pocket and stopped. It was a delicious piece of cake that his mummy had given him. The bear's tummy was rumbling and he wanted to eat the cake. But he knew that he was supposed to save it for later. + +The bear thought for a moment, then he refused the cake. He put it back in his pocket and continued on his busy day. + +At the end of the day, the bear was happy. He had not eaten the cake, so he still had it for later. It was the best choice he had made all day! +Once upon a time there was a sister. She loved to bow. She would bow when she ate, bow when she walked, even bow when she talked! + +One day she saw a smelly thing in the grass. She bent down and bowed even lower to take a closer look. It was a big smelly bug! + +She quickly ran away, with her sister laughing beside her. They couldn't stop giggling when they remembered how smelly the bug was. + +The sister and her sister held hands and kept bowing all the way home, never forgetting the smelly bug they had discovered. +Once upon a time, there was a blue robot that loved to play. Every day, it would explore the world, looking for new things. + +One day, the robot found a strange looking box, it was growing bigger and bigger with all sorts of wires and buttons on it. The robot knew it had something to do with its own special operation. + +The robot was excited to press the buttons, so it counted to three and pressed one - nothing! It changed the number to two and something amazing happened. Lights flashed and music played, the robot was overjoyed! + +The robot knew that this special operation was something to value and it wanted to show the world. So, the blue robot explained the operation to the other robots and now they all love to show it to their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty monkey. This monkey lived in a tall, green tree. He loved to eat blueberries! Every day he went out to search for them. + +One day, the monkey found a huge basket of blueberries. He was so excited his tummy started to rumble! He carefully took a bite from each one. Then, out of nowhere, a gust of wind came. It blew away all the blueberries and the monkey was sad! + +But he didn't give up. He decided to escape and find more blueberries. He climbed up to the top of the tree. When he looked up, he saw more blueberries in the sky! The monkey quickly jumped and caught them all. He was so happy that he ran back home to share them with his friends. + +The naughty monkey escaped and found more blueberries in the sky. He was so happy that he shared them with all his friends. They all had a big, blueberry feast! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She had the wildest fashion. Everywhere she would go, people would smile at her. On the beach, in town and even at school. + +Her smile was so big and so bright it made people happy. Whenever she was feeling sad she would look in the mirror and give a big old smile and it would make her feel better. + +She had so much fun picking out her clothes. She could dress up in wild outfits and she liked playing around with fashion. She loved how bright and colorful her outfits were. + +One day, the little girl showed up to school wearing her wildest fashion. She gave everyone a huge smile and they smiled back. She knew in that moment that it didn't matter what she wore, because everyone had a smile for her. She was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a gentle man who had a pair of special sunglasses. Every day he would wear them and they made him feel special and happy. One day he was walking and noticed a box in the grass. He saw that it was filled with lots of colourful sunglasses. + +The gentle man was so excited. He picked up each pair, examined them, and soon he had a collection of glasses. Then he chose his favourite pair, put them on and said "These are mine!" + +He wanted to take them for a ride so he hopped in his car and drove to the park. He stopped and got out and played in the sun with his new sunglasses on. He finished playing and went to the car to drive back home. He was so happy that he had found his new sunglasses. + +He wore them every day and finished each day feeling special and gentle. He looked at himself in the mirror with his sunglasses and said "These are perfect for me!". +Once upon a time there was a lovely, harmless creek. It glittered in the sunshine and animals played in it. One day, a little boy and his mum came to the creek. The little boy felt so excited and happy, so he ran to the creek and started kissing it. He kissed the creek over and over again until his mum chased him away, laughing. The little boy thought it was the best day ever, and he promised to come back to kiss the creek again soon. +Spike was a small dog. One day, he received a big box. He was so excited! He barked and hopped around the box. He wanted to know what was inside it. He slowly ripped off the wrapping paper and looked inside. He was upset! It was only a toy bone! He didn't want a toy - he wanted real food. He lay down with a sad face and everything seemed so quiet. He didn't feel like playing anymore. Suddenly, his Mom called him. She had more for Spike! She said he had a special delivery. Spike was so excited. He opened the next box and he couldn't believe his eyes! There was real food inside - yummy steak! He gobbled it all up! He was so happy that he started to bark and spin around in delight. He jumped up to thank his Mom and he got a big hug in return. Spike was glad he received the yummy steak! +Buddy was a 3 year old little boy who loved to gaze at the sky. He was sure he could feel the power of the blue above him and most days he liked to guess what he saw up there. + +One day, he and his mom competed to count the birds in the sky. His competitive nature came out and he excitedly tried to count faster than her! After a few minutes of trying to out-count each other, his mom reminded him that it was more important to just enjoy the beauty above them. + +He smiled and took a deep breath, and gazed at the sky some more, more calmly this time. He smiled as he realized how powerful this moment felt. +Duffy was excited! He had never been to a theater before. He was ready to go. Duffy looked around the empty theater. He thought it looked big and a little bit scary. But he couldn't wait to explore. + +Duffy started walking around, looking at all the interesting things. Suddenly he heard someone coming! He looked up and saw it was his friend, Cat. Cat called out "I brought something special!" Duffy watched as Cat scattered a handful of glitter into the empty theater. + +The glitter sparkled in the air. It was even more sparkling than Duffy ever imagined. The theater was suddenly full of sparkles. Duffy smiled and laughed with joy. He was so excited. He ran around the theater, playing and chasing his glittery friend. What a wonderful adventure they were having! +Once upon a time, there was a big tree with lots of leaves. It stood serious in the park, close to a little playground where children liked to play. + One day, one of the children noticed that someone had put a lock on the tree. "Mommy, what's that lock?", she asked as she tugged at her mother's skirt. The mother replied, "It's to keep the tree safe." The child was still curious. "But why do we need to keep the tree safe?" + +The mother thought for a moment and then said, "It's so that no one can hurt the tree. See, the tree is very special and brings a lot of happiness to this park". The little girl nodded in understanding. From then on, she was very careful each time she passed the tree and never tried to open the lock. Even now, the tree stands safe and secure, with its lock keeping it safe from harm. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to explore the outdoors. One day, she found a magical herb growing in the garden. She was so alert and curious that she picked it up and ran quickly back home to show her family. + +Once she was home, the girl and her family were very excited. They decided to unite and make something special with the herb. They gathered up ingredients and made a delicious, unique tea. Everyone in the family agreed that it was the most delicious, special tea ever. + +The little girl was very proud of having united her family to make something special and delicious. Everyone enjoyed the tea and thanked her for showing them the herb. + +The end. +Jenny, a 3 year-old girl, went outside to play. She was very enthusiastic and excited to meet the world. She blinked as the sun shone brightly, making the day even more beautiful. + +Suddenly, she noticed a mosquito flying around her. She watched it carefully and was surprised at how fast it was moving. She followed the mosquito as it zig-zagged around her. She was so focused that everything else seemed to disappear. + +Finally, the mosquito stopped at a flower. Jenny blinked again in excitement. She touched the flower carefully, and the mosquito flew away. She smiled to herself, happy to have seen the world a bit differently that day. +Once there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to explore the outdoors. One day, Tom went on a walk into the woods. He heard a loud call from a bush. Tom was curious to see what it was. He slowly walked closer to the bush. Tom saw a little bird inside. The bird was sitting on a nest. The bird looked at Tom and called out again. It was loud and harsh. Tom smiled and said, "Hello birdie. You are so brave, living in the bush." The little bird just fluttered its wings and flew off, leaving it's nest behind. Tom was sad to see the little bird go, but he knew it was the right thing to do. Tom turned and went home, happy to have seen the brave little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. She had a big oak tree in her garden and she loved to play around it. One day, Daisy's mom ordered her to tidy up her room. + +Daisy didn't like tidying her room, but she knew she had to do it. She sighed and started to clean her room. After she had finished, Daisy stood back and admired her room. She felt proud and happy. + +But then Daisy heard a loud noise outside. She looked out the window and saw her dad cutting down her beloved oak tree! Daisy was ashamed and she started to cry. + +Daisy's dad realised he had done something wrong and he stopped cutting the tree. He put his tools away and hugged Daisy. Then he promised to always ask her permission before making any changes to the garden. + +Daisy smiled and felt much better. She had learned an important lesson - always listen to orders from your mom and dad, even when it's difficult! +Molly was running on the track. She wanted to be the fastest one. Suddenly, she heard someone calling her name. It was her best friend, Tim. He was on the track too. + +Molly got embarrassed. She was worried that she wouldn't be able to win. Tim is always so bossy, she thought. + +But then, Tim smiled at Molly. Molly smiled back and they both ran together. They ran really, really fast! + +When they crossed the finish line, they were both laughing. They both won! + +Molly was happy that Tim had been so supportive. She wasn't embarrassed anymore! +There was a girl who loved Tuesdays. She thought they were the most interesting days of the week. Every Tuesday, she would step outside and look around. There were always interesting things to see. She would spot a squirrel, a bird, and a dog. One Tuesday, she was so excited to step outside. She looked around, but she couldn't find anything new. Then, she saw something very interesting. It was a big frog! She couldn't believe it. She took a step closer and then the frog hopped away. Tuesday was a very interesting day! +Once there was a lively little girl who was playing in her garden. She had her own special garden, and she wanted to keep it safe. So she went off to find a lock. + +She went searching around the garden, and she was lucky enough to find a lock. It was bright and shiny and perfect for her garden. So she put it around the gate and it kept the garden safe. + +But the girl was curious to explore. She wanted to see what else there was beyond the gate. So she grabbed the lock and she started to lead the way. She followed a path through the garden and it brought her to a far away place. + +The place looked so new and exciting and she was so curious. She looked around and saw many wonderful things--she wanted to explore so much! But eventually, she found herself back in her garden, and all the memories of the curious place were still in her mind. + +And everytime she wanted to go back, she would just grab her lock and it would lead her on another journey. +Mia and Jack were best friends. They did everything together. One day, Jack brought his new van to school on show-and-tell day. Mia was jealous of the van, but she tried to hide it. + +Jack showed everyone his van and told them all about it. It had four wheels, a horn and a light-up dashboard. Everyone was very impressed. + +When it was Mia's turn to show something, she only had a few rocks she had found in the garden. She thought they were sparkly, but no one was really interested. + +Jack didn't notice the pause in Mia's voice, but Mia was still feeling a bit jealous of his van. She wished she had a van too. + +Jack saw that Mia wasn't quite as happy as she usually was. He paused for a second and then said, "Hey Mia! We can take a ride in my van if you want? You can help me drive it?" + +Mia's eyes lit up with joy.She really wanted to get in the van and drive it with Jack. They both jumped in the van and drove off together, laughing and having fun. Mia was no longer jealous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very careful about everything that she did. Every morning she woke up early and took a careful nap. She loved to smell the flowers, play with her toys, and cook with mommy. + +One day she was playing outside when she saw something she had never seen before. It was a scale! Lucy had always wondered what she weighed. She was so curious that she had to give it a try. + +She slowly stepped on the scale, making sure to stay careful. She was surprised when the numbers changed. She was so excited to know that she weighed twenty pounds! + +She jumped off the scale and ran to tell her mommy the new number. From that day on, Lucy was always careful when she weighed herself. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small chimney. Every day, the chimney heard a noise coming from the sky. It was loud and the chimney was curious. One day, something tiny came down the chimney. It was a little bird. The bird looked so small and scared. The chimney welcomed the bird and gave it a safe place to stay. The bird was so happy and thanked the chimney for its kindness. Every day, the bird would come and visit the chimney. They laughed and played together, until one day, the bird had to leave. The chimney was sad to see it go, but was happy that it met a new friend. The small bird left, taking a piece of the chimney's heart with it. +Joey was playing with his baseball in the living room. Suddenly his sister came in, grabbed the baseball and ran away with it. Joey got angry and started to scream. He ran after her and they raced around the house. Joey was getting closer, but his sister was too fast. He screamed louder and louder. + +Suddenly, Mom came in and asked them to stop. She saw Joey was angry and told him to take some deep breaths. Joey stopped screaming, but he still looked mad. Mom saw the baseball in his sister's hand and she asked her to give it back. His sister gave it back and said she was sorry. Joey smiled and hugged his baseball. He was no longer angry. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Alice. She was very stubborn, but she showed lots of bravery. + +One day, she had a sore on her arm. It really hurt, and it made her cry. But Alice was not easily defeated. She wiped away her tears, and decided she had to pass the pain. + +So Alice did her best. She started with small steps, like holding her breath and counting to 10. Soon she was able to handle the pain. She used her stubborness - she was determined to not give up! + +Finally, Alice passed the pain and smiled. She was so proud of herself and her courage. And from that day on, she was never scared of pain again. +Once upon a time there was a famous dog. His name was George. He loved to kick things. He kicked soccer balls and cones around his garden. This made his family smile and cheer. + +One day George was walking past an ice cream shop. He spotted a bright yellow cone in the window. He wanted to kick it! He quickly ran up to the cone and gave it a powerful kick. It flew across the street. + +George was so proud of his kick that he started to bark. Everyone in the area could hear him. Soon, people started to gather around and watch him! They thought it was amazing and very funny. + +That's how George became a famous dog! Everyone in town knew him and his impressive kicking ability. From then on, people would bring him cones and George would always proudly kick them around. It was fun for everyone! +Once upon a time there was a man. He was a nice man and he liked to take walks in the warm sunshine. +One day, he was out walking and he saw a cute little bug. The man wanted to take a closer look. He bent down to take a closer look and the bug bit him! + +The man got scared and he jumped back. He looked at the bug and saw that it had little pincers. He knew it was just a little bug, and he laughed. The man was still warm and he kept walking. + +He soon came to a pond. In the pond there was a big fish. When the man got close, the fish opened its mouth wide and it tried to bite the man! + +The man was so scared that he ran away fast. Now he knew not to get too close to big fish in the pond. He kept walking until he came back home and he was very happy to be safe. +Once there was a little girl who lived on a street. She was very persistent and wanted to do something special. So, one day she decided to send a letter! She thought and thought about what to write until she came up with the perfect plan. She wrote a letter saying "I love you" and then she said goodbye. + +She took the letter to the mailbox on the street corner and put it in. Then, she ran back home to wait. But no one came. Days and days went by and still no one came. But the girl was very persistent. + +One day, an envelope came in the mail for her. Inside it was a note from somebody who said they had received her letter and sent it on to someone else. They said whoever she sent the letter to had now sent it on to someone else and so on. + +The girl was so happy! She was so pleased that her letter had been sent around the world because of her persistence. She was proud of herself for never giving up and for making something special happen. +Once upon a time there was a big fox. He was very sneaky, but couldn't run very fast. One day he found a nice spot in the forest with lots of yummy food. He was so happy that he decided to stay there and make it his home. + +At night he would close the door to keep his food safe. He was very careful and did this every night. +He was happy in his new home until one day he found something really expensive. It was a shiny golden watch! He knew the watch was too expensive for him to keep, so he decided to close the door of his home and go away without the watch. + +The fox was sad to leave his home, but he was glad he was able to find something so exciting and still be safe. He will always remember the expensive watch he found and the cozy home he left behind. +Once upon a time there was a smart girl who had a big wall around her house. Every day she would go outside and play in the sun. One day she wanted to journey away from her house but didn’t have enough courage. + +She thought to herself, “Maybe one day I will go exploring and see all the fun things that are out there.†And with that thought in her mind, she decided to stay close by. + +She played around with her friends until it was time to go home. As she started on the path to her house, she heard a noise coming from behind the wall. Curious, she walked up to it and peeked through. + +On the other side of the wall there was a huge land, filled with colors and birds singing. It was the most beautiful sight she had ever seen. She knew she had to go check it out. + +So she opened the gate and stepped inside. She spent hours playing and exploring the world around her. Eventually she realized it was time to return home, so she reluctantly said goodbye and made her way back through the wall. + +She came back to her house feeling so happy and smart for discovering such a wonderful place. From then onwards, she always returned to the land behind the wall and continued to explore, with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who wanted an adventure. She loved exploring new places, so she decided to go on a walk. + She went outside and pointed to the sky. Above her, the clouds were bright and fluffy. She pointed to the trees and the birds that were singing in the branches. + +Then she noticed something shiny in the grass. She bent down and saw it was an old coin. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +The old lady continued walking and she soon came to a big river. She pointed to the river and watched the water ripple and sparkle in the sun. + +On the other side of the river, the old lady noticed a path. She knew that the path could be the start of a new adventure. She crossed the river, and started walking down the path. + +She soon came across a waterfall and a cave entrance. She was excited about what she might find inside so she pointed to the entrance and entered the cave. + +The cave was dark, but the old lady could see a faint light in the distance. She bravely followed the light until she discovered it was coming from a secret doorway. + +The old lady opened the door and found it lead to a beautiful garden. She smiled when she realised that her simple walk had really been an adventure after all! +Once upon a time, two goats decided to fight. The fight was loud and angry, and it made the goats feel uncomfortable. + +The goats were neighbours, and they lived near a big university. So the fight was heard by everyone at the university. + +The people at the university started to talk and they felt sad. They wanted the goats to make up and be friends again. So they spoke nice words to the goats and offered them some tasty food. + +The goats realised it was silly to be fighting, so they stopped and gave each other a hug. They became friends again and all the people at the university felt happy. + +The end! +John and Jane lived in a city. They had so much fun together because the city was so crazy. Every day they would jump and play together. + +One day John and Jane decided to go exploring around the city. They giggled and laughed as they ran to each stop. They stopped to look at the big buildings, smell the flowers and hug the trees. + +After a while, they were both feeling a little bit tired so they stopped for a break. John gave Jane a big hug and said he was having so much fun with her. Jane hugged him back and said she thought the adventure was crazy. + +John and Jane were both feeling happy and content. They hugged for a long time and then set off to explore a bit more. The city was full of adventures, and they would never get bored. +Molly was a polite girl who loved to read. Every morning she would select her favorite book and make her way to the living room. She had a special chair to sit in while she read. + +One day, when Molly opened up her book, she discovered something interesting. There was a tape tucked inside the pages! Molly was so intrigued that she popped the tape in the old cassette player and listened. + +The tape was filled with stories and songs. Molly immediately fell in love with all the different sounds and was so happy to hear them. She listened to the tape every single day and even brought it to her friends' houses to show them. + +Molly loved that tape. She grew so attached to it that she thought she would enjoy reading much more if only she could read along with the tape. + +With a little help from her parents, Molly was able to record her voice reading the stories from the book - and then she played the tape and read along with herself! Now Molly had a brand new way to read and she enjoyed it even more. + +Molly was very proud of her tape. She thanked her parents every day for helping her create such a wonderful listening experience. +Once there was a little girl called Grace. Grace liked to dance! She spun around and around in circles, twirling and leaping through the living room. + +One day, Grace saw a bin outside. It was deep and it sparkled in the sunshine. Grace wanted to see what was inside, so she opened it. + +Inside the bin was a big surprise! It was full of different kinds of music. So Grace popped on her favourite song, and she danced and danced! She jumped around and kicked her legs in the air. + +Grace was having so much fun that she didn't even notice when the sun began to set. As the sky changed from blue to a deep purple, she knew it was time to go home. But the next day, Grace couldn't help but come back and dance again! +Once upon a time, there was a jolly gear. It belonged to a boy who was very playful. One day, the gear was stuck in a tree and the boy was very sad. He wanted to play but he could not. Then, his mom came and said, "Let's be brave. We can get it back." She tried and tried but she couldn't get the gear down from the tree. But then, his dad came and smiled. He said, "Let me try". He shook the tree and the gear fell gently on the grass. The boy was so happy and shouted, "Hooray!" His parents hugged and said, "Let's forgive". And that's what they did. They forgave each other for not getting the gear down and were jolly once again. +Once upon a time there was a cute little rabbit. The rabbit lived in a nice big forest. One day the sky started to get dark and it was very quiet. Suddenly, there was a big bang and the rabbit felt scared! It was the loud noise of thunder. The rabbit hopped around very quickly. He tried to find a safe place to hide. Finally, he found a small cave and he felt much better. Little bunny snuggled up and falling asleep. He was very happy to be safe. In the morning the sky was bright and sunny again. The rabbit was so happy that the thunder was gone! +Mama said it was naughty to play with the ashtray, but Jimmy wanted to do it anyway. So, he snuck it out of the kitchen and brought it over to the living room. He put it on the ground and stayed very still so mama wouldn't know. + +But then, mama stepped into the room and saw what he was doing. She said, "Oh, Jimmy! That was naughty. I don't permit playing with the ashtray." + +Jimmy was sad and put it away, but then he had an idea. He asked mama, "Can I please play with it sometimes?" + +Mama thought about it, and then smiled. She said, "All right, but only when I'm in the room to supervise. No more naughty ashtray playing!" +Once there was a little boy named Pete. He was very obedient, so he always did what his mummy and daddy asked him to do. This made them very happy, but Pete was still always looking for something fun to do. + +One day, his mummy took him to see an opera. Little Pete was so excited! The show went on and the opera singers were very good. Then something unexpected happened! A giant fly landed on the stage and the opera singers got very scared. Everyone in the audience tried to catch it, but nobody could. + +Little Pete wanted to help, so he tried to catch the fly. His daddy cheered him on from his seat, and Pete was very determined. Finally, after a few attempts, he managed to catch the fly! All the people in the audience were very impressed, and Pete was delighted with himself. His mummy and daddy were so proud of him for being obedient, even in a situation like that. +Once upon a time, there was a wise man. He liked to rest on top of his desk. Every morning, he would sit on his desk and think. He thought about life, love and all of the things he was thankful for. + +One day, a little 3 year old girl saw him. She came over and asked him what he was doing. The man smiled and said, “I am resting and thinking.†The girl thought it sounded fun and so she asked if she could join him. + +The man welcomed her to the desk. They talked and laughed together. The girl was so excited to learn from the wise man. He showed her how to think about things in different ways and how to count to 10. They spent the day together and the little girl was very happy. + +At the end of the day, they both were tired and so they said goodnight. The wise man said to the little girl, “Remember, if you want to learn something new, rest on your desk and start thinking.†+ +The little girl never forgot the wise man’s advice. From that day forward, she rested on her desk every day and she learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a big car that needed a helpful license. The license was important for the car. But the car didn't have one yet. + +So the car asked a little girl for help. She was three years old and she had never seen such a big car before. + +The little girl thought long and hard, then she had an idea. She took the car to another less busy street and found a nice lady who offered to help. + +The lady had the right papers, and she helped the car to complete the license. Finally, the license was ready and the car drove away with a beep and a wave. + +The little girl was very proud that she was able to help. Now the car was ready to go wherever it wanted. +Once there was a little boy called Henry. He lived in a nice house with his mum and dad. One day Henry was looking around in his bedroom and he opened the drawer. Inside he found a big box with lots of colourful toys inside. He was so excited to play with them but his mum said 'No Henry, not right now' and he felt a bit sad. + +Then Henry went to go find his dad. He was in the living room sitting in a big chair. His dad looked a bit cross so Henry realized that he should be careful. Then he asked his dad if he could play with the toys he had found in the drawer. + +His dad said 'No Henry, not right now'. Henry was very sad and he didn't understand why he couldn't play with the toys. His dad looked at him and said 'Some things in life aren't that simple Henry, but I know it can seem harsh sometimes'. + +Henry thought about this for a bit before he realized that he should respect his parents and listen to what they tell him. He started to understand why his dad had said no, and then he went to go play with his favourite toy. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty boy called Jack. Jack had been bad and he needed to be fixed. His dad took him to the barber to get fixed. + +The barber looked at Jack and smiled. He asked Jack why he was being so naughty. Jack didn't know how to answer that. + +The barber said, "I know how to fix mischievous boys." He then gave Jack a lollipop and cut his hair. Jack enjoyed the sweet lollipop while the barber worked on him. + +When the barber was finished, Jack felt different. He knew he wouldn't be naughty anymore. Dad beamed with pride at Jack and said, "Good job my boy! Now let's go home!" + +And so Jack and his dad thanked the kind barber and went home. Jack was now fixed and never naughty again. +Maddie was playing in the living room when she grabbed the remote for the television. She knew she wasn't supposed to do that, but she wanted to watch her favorite cartoon. Maddie began to slip the remote into her pocket so nobody would see it. Suddenly, her mom caught her in the act. Maddie felt really guilty but her mom just smiled and said it's okay. She reached out her hand and said, "let's put the remote back and watch some cartoons together". Maddie smiled and handed the remote back. Soon, the two were laughing and having a good time watching Maddie's favorite shows. They had a great afternoon bonding together, and Maddie was happy that her mom didn't make her feel guilty. +Max was in the park, playing on the swings. He was having lots of fun, pushing with his feet to go higher and higher. Suddenly, he noticed something on the ground. It was a big, sticky piece of gum. It looked very excited. He bent down and picked it up. + +Max put the gum in his pocket and got back into the swing. He started pushing his feet and rocking back and forth. Suddenly, he could feel something cold and wet on his foot. It was icy water! + +Max realized the icy water had come from a big puddle near the swing. He thought the gum must have fallen from his pocket, and the puddle was the only thing to soften it. He quickly picked it back up and put it back in his pocket, laughing to himself as he rocked back and forth. +One day, Sally went outside to play. She saw her neighbor in the yard and waved. The neighbor was carrying a white stick like pointing at everything she saw. + +Sally asked her neighbor what the stick was. The neighbor said it was a recorder to record special things. + +So Sally decided to point the recorder at the birds flying in the sky. She was so excited to hear their chirps. The neighbor told Sally to move the stick around to get the best sound. + +Sally moved the recorder around and it recorded the sounds of the birds. She was really happy to listen to the happy birds singing. She thanked her nice neighbor and went back home. + +And that was the day Sally recorded the white birds singing in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a lucky girl named Sue. She had a shiny red balloon with her, and she liked to play all day long. + +Today, Sue was running through the park when she saw a strange point in the ground. She stopped to see what it was, and noticed that it was a game. + +The game was called “Surrenderâ€. The rules were simple - Sue had to surrender her balloon to the point and if she won, she would get something special. + +Sue was feeling brave, so she decided to give it a try. She surrendered her balloon and closed her eyes. When she opened them, she saw something beautiful – a brand new shiny toy! She was so happy that she had been so lucky. + +Moral of the story: Sometimes it’s worth taking a chance, even when it’s scary. You never know what good things can happen when you surrender. +Once there was a boy named Joe. He liked to explore new ways to have fun. One day, Joe saw a machine with many buttons. It printed out colourful shapes and things! Joe was so excited that he pressed all the buttons at once. + +Suddenly, a tasty snack popped out! Joe was so surprised that he jumped in the air! He took a bite and it was so delicious! Joe was so happy that he decided to print something else. He printed out a yummy candy. + +This made him so happy that he wanted to print something else. So he printed out a fun toy. He played with it all day long! Joe was so excited about his new way of playing! +Once there was a strong metal box. Inside the box was something very special. One day, a little girl wanted to open the box. She tried hard and pushed as much as she could but still it wouldn't open. + +So, she asked her father for help. He put his big strong hands on the box and gave it a big turn. He kept turning and turning until suddenly there was a click. The box finally opened. + +Inside the box was the most beautiful toy! It was the best present ever and the little girl was so excited. She hugged the toy and spun around in circles. She had never felt so happy in her life. + +The little girl thanked her father for helping her to open the special box. Now she was the proud owner of a strong metal toy which was full of surprises! +Once upon a time, there was a harmless dog named Daisy. Daisy lived in a big house with a big garden, and she loved to explore her garden and play with her toys. One day, she found something fascinating - a stand! It was tall and strong, and it was just the right size for Daisy to cling onto as she ran around the garden. + +Daisy was so happy with her stand that she wanted to attach it to her favourite spot in the garden. She pushed and pulled until the stand was firmly placed in the ground, and then she gave it a celebratory bark! + +From that day forward, Daisy was never seen without her stand. She would attach it to different parts of the garden, chasing it around and jumping on it when she needed a rest. She even attached it to the kitchen window so she could always have the perfect view of the garden. + +Daisy's stand was a harmless companion, and it always brought a smile to her face. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to eat. She went to the store and saw a big box of jazz. Jazz is a special food that smells yummy and looks fun. + +The little girl was so excited, she wanted to eat all the jazz right away. She grabbed the box, took it home and ripped it open. Inside were lots and lots of different colors of jazz, each more delicious and special than the last. + +The little girl was so delighted, she couldn't decide which one to eat first. But then, she saw something even better. In the corner of the box, there was a graceful little jazz that shimmered and shone like a star. + +It was the prettiest Jazz the little girl had ever seen. She ate it immediately and it tasted even better than it looked. From that day on, the little girl came back to the store every week to buy a box of Jazz, so she could eat the graceful little jazz in the corner of the box. +Once there were two friends called Mary and Joe. Mary was a small girl with long, blonde hair and Joe was a tall, furry dog. + +One day they were playing in the park and Joe looked up and saw a big wave in the sea. He got very excited and barked at Mary to let him jump in the sea. + +Mary smiled and said, "Yes, Joe! You can jump in the sea if you want." + +Joe bounded into the sea and started splashing and swimming. He was so happy! When Joe came back, Mary threw a ball in the sea and let him swim after it. Joe chased the ball and fetched it back with a very big wave. + +Mary and Joe laughed and laughed. They were so happy together and Mary gave Joe a big cuddle. He was a very furry friend. +John sighed at the sight of the big automobile that was parked outside of his house. The shiny car scared him, as it was so much bigger than the toys he usually played with at home. + +He asked his mum what it was for and why it was there. His mum explained that it was a car and that it would take them on a long drive. She said they were going on holiday. + +John was feeling a bit fearful, but his mum told him that it would be a nice adventure. She said there would be fun things to do and exciting places to see. + +So, John took a deep breath and silently climbed into the car, beside his mum. He waved goodbye to his house as the engine started and the big automobile began to leave the driveway. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Zoe. Zoe went out to play in the garden one sunny day. She looked around and spotted something glittering in the grass. She went to investigate and found a rich marble! She was so excited that she ran to show her mom. + +Her mom explained that it was a special marble. It was one of a kind, very rare and very special. She decided to put it inside a safe box, so that Zoe could keep it forever. + +A few days later, Zoe and her mom decided to explore the forest. As they walked around, Zoe spotted something shiny and sparkling in the leaves on the ground. She went to see what it was and discovered a second rich marble! She was so happy that she put it safely in her pocket and ran home to show her mom. + +Her mum was delighted and said that with both marbles, Zoe had found something very special. Her mum encouraged her to always watch for what is around her, so she can keep discovering amazing treasures. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. Jack liked to explore and one day he followed a path deep into the forest. As Jack continued to walk, he soon found a huge gloomy chamber. Jack walked in and looked around. It was dark and scary. + +Suddenly, Jack heard a noise and saw a big spider. Jack quickly ran and tried not to lose his way. He ran and ran until he came to a tree. Jack was relieved, but soon realised he had lost his way back. Jack was scared and started to cry. + +Just then Jack heard a voice. It was an old man who said he had lost his way too. He said he knew the way out and with his help, Jack and the old man soon found their way back. + +Jack thanked the old man and, although he was sad he'd lost his way, he was happy to be back safe in the light. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They loved to play in the garden and imagine all sorts of things. + +One day, their mom asked them if they wanted to watch a race. Jack and Jill both said yes excitedly and they went to the race track to watch. + +At the race track, they saw a lot of cars chasing each other. Jack and Jill wondered which car would win. The race was so thrilling and the cars looked so charming. + +In the end, a red car won the race and everybody cheered. Jack and Jill cheered too, although they were sad their favorite car didn't win. + +When the race was over, Jill said she wants to have a race of her own. Jack smiled and said "Let's have a race!" + +The two friends raced around the garden. Jack was very fast and Jill was a lot slower. But in the end, she managed to finish first and won the race. Jack and Jill both laughed, feeling happy and contented. +Dino was a little boy who loved to zoom around the playground. He would zoom so fast that the other children could not keep up! But his favourite thing to do was to zoom around the park on his scooter. + +One day when Dino was zooming around, he heard an ear-splitting sound above him. Looking up, he saw a crazy plane zooming past in the sky. It was so close he could almost touch it! Dino wondered what it was doing in the sky. + +He watched as the plane made loops and curves in the air. It zoomed around in circles for what seemed like forever. Dino was mesmerised! He couldn’t take his eyes off it. + +Suddenly the plane flew away out of sight. Dino waved goodbye as it zoomed away and smiled. He had seen something really crazy today! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Belle. She was three years old and liked to stir things. + +One day, her dad gave her a special tube. It was ordinary but Belle was very excited. She wanted to stir something with it. + +So she took out some paint, put it in the tube and started stirring. Belle saw that the paint was turning into a bright purple colour. + +Belle was so happy she couldn't believe it. She had made her own colours with a ordinary tube. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She liked to play a lot of games and have fun with her mates. One day, she went out with her mum and dad to a park. The park was very pretty with lots of trees and grass. + +The little girl's eyes lit up when she saw the big pool of water. She ran over and saw little fish swimming in it. She was so happy and started to jump around in the water. Then, all of a sudden, something slimy and disgusting touched her toes! + +"What's that?" said the little girl as she pulled her feet away. Her dad laughed and told her it was a frog. He said the frog must have jumped in with the spring. + +Later, when the girl and her parents went home, it was dinner time. Mum had made a nice dinner and the little girl only remembered the frog when she ate her vegetables. They were slimy and a bit disgusting, just like the frog that she saw in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tim. Tim wanted to help his parents, so he asked them what he could do. They said he could work and help them. Tim was so excited that he could work like they did! + +He grabbed a toy hammer and started to help turn on the lights. He was so proud of himself that he kept working. He kept turning the lights on and off, happy to help out. + +But then, one day, he started to feel embarrassed. He was so embarrassed that he stopped working. He was ashamed that he had been getting it wrong this whole time. + +His mum came over to him and gave him a hug. She said it was ok if he made mistakes and that she was proud of him for trying to work and help them. + +After that, Tim felt much better and kept on helping out with turning on the lights. And from then on, Tim always tried hard to do his best – no matter how ashamed he felt. +One day a little girl went to the park with her daddy. She saw lots of balloons in the park and they were all very pretty. The little girl was very excited and she wanted to get one of them. + +Then the little girl saw a blue balloon that looked good. She wanted it very much. She asked her dad if she could have that one, and he said yes. + +The little girl was so happy. She held the balloon and started to poke it. It was a lot of fun! The little girl was laughing and dad was watching her with a big smile. + +Soon the little girl got tired of poking the balloon. The dad then got another balloon for her and said it was time to go home. The little girl was so happy with her new balloon that she couldn't stop smiling. She waved goodbye to the balloons and went home with her dad. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy. He lived in a house next to a garage. One day, he heard a sound coming from inside the garage. He slowly opened the door and saw a little kitty stuck in the corner. + +The kitty was very scared and meowing for help. The little boy was very kind and wanted to rescue the kitty. He ran over and gently scooped the kitty up into his arms. The kitty calmed down and purred. + +The kitty was so happy! He purred softly in the little boy's arms. The brave little boy then took the kitty home and found him a warm and safe place to sleep. It was a mild night, so the kitty was very happy and comfortable. + +The brave little boy had rescued the kitty! The friendly kitty stayed with the boy, and they were the best of friends. The little brother and the kitty always had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a hippo. He was very big and liked to eat. + + +One day, he was walking through the jungle and he felt a sharp pain in his foot. It hurt very much. The hippo limped back home and saw his mom. + +His mom saw that his foot was hurt. She was very worried and wanted to help. She said "Let's go to the doctor to fix your foot". + +The doctor checked the hippo's foot and said it was ok. He said the hippo had stepped on a thorn. But he gave him some medicine to get better. + +The medicine made the hippo feel much better. He was happy again and soon he was able to eat and play like he used to. The hippo and his mom hugged and were very happy. + +The end. +Mommy took Jimmy out to a store. They saw a bell that Jimmy really liked. He asked Mommy if he could buy it. Mommy said no and told Jimmy that it was too expensive. + +Jimmy felt sad. Then, a kind lady came up to him. She told him that she would like to pay for the bell. Mommy thanked the kind lady and Jimmy was so happy. + +Mommy and Jimmy took the bell home. Jimmy was so excited to play with it. He rang the bell loudly and smiled. + +Jimmy was so thankful to the kind lady for paying for the bell. He now had a special toy to remind him of how kind people can be. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ashlee. She loved to play outside. Every day, her mommy would give her a wheel, and off she would go. She would roll around and around the yard. + +One day, she was feeling stressed. Her mommy said to Ashlee, "Let's relax and play together." Ashlee's eyes lit up! She got her wheel and off they went. + +Her mommy showed her how to organize her wheel and turn it into a game. Mommy said, "Let's see how many times you can go around the tree!" Ashlee was so excited. She took off around the tree, feeling relaxed and happy. + +And that's how Ashlee learned to relax, play, and be organized with her wheel. +Once upon a time there was a very fancy pet. His name was Twist. Twist liked to play all day long. He would twist around and around the garden whenever the sun was shining. + +One day, Twist was feeling especially fancy and he decided to go for a walk. So off he went, twisting and turning around and around the street. Everyone stopped and stared at the fancy pet twisting around and around. + +Finally, Twist had had enough and he decided to rest under a shady tree. He closed his eyes and took in a deep and peaceful breath. Twist began to twist again to the left, then to the right and then back to the left. He was having the best time ever! + +Suddenly, Twist heard a loud noise and he stopped twisting. He opened his eyes and saw his owner coming to get him. Twist was so happy that his owner had come to find him. He was glad to be back with his family, but he couldn't help feeling a little bit sad that his fancy twisting adventures were over. +Adam was walking in the park one day when he saw someone else. They were wearing a gray shirt and looked very patient. Curious, Adam walked closer. When he asked the stranger what they were doing they just shrugged. + +Adam was confused and asked why. Again the stranger shrugged. So Adam decided to stay and see what would happen. After a few minutes, the stranger started to dig. Adam was excited but he was patient and watched. + +After digging for a while, the stranger found a little gray puppy. The puppy was very excited to see them! Adam was so happy to see the puppy and smiled as they both pet it. + +The stranger looked at Adam and shrugged one more time. Adam nodded back, understanding that the stranger had just wanted to find a furry friend. Adam waved goodbye as the stranger took the puppy and walked away. +Toby was so excited to go to the zoo! He had never seen a gorilla before. + +When he got there, he saw a huge gorilla hanging from a branch in its cage. Toby was so amazed by the gorilla's size! + +The gorilla was always very polite to the zookeepers. Toby was impressed by how nice the gorilla was. + +Toby watched the gorilla hang from the branch for a long time. He had a lot of fun at the zoo! On the way home, Toby kept talking about the big, polite gorilla. +Once there was a little girl called Susie. She was three years old. Susie loved to explore outdoors. + +One day, Susie went to the park. While she was there, she met a kind old man. + +The man said he wanted to show her something. He took out a bright red apple and handed it to her. + +Susie bit into the apple eagerly. It was so juicy and sweet! She was glad she had tasted it. + +The old man told Susie that he had picked and grown the apple himself. He also told her that he was going to restore the park. + +Susie was very glad to hear this news. She said goodbye to the old man and set off to explore the park again. + +From that day on, Susie always looked forward to visiting the park. She knew that the old man was restoring it, and that it was becoming more beautiful by the day. +Once upon a time, two friends were talking about something special. They wanted to make something tasty and full of fun. + +"What should we make?" asked one friend. + +"Let's make some chocolate!" said the other. + +So, the two friends discussed how to make the chocolate. They decided to get all the ingredients, mix them together, and put the mixture in the oven. + +Meanwhile, outside the sunshine was shining and it was very peaceful. At last, the two friends took the chocolate out of the oven. It smelled and looked so good. + +They gave it a try and it was delicious! They both smiled and enjoyed the tasty treat. It was a happy ending, full of fun and chocolate. +Once there was a small number. He was only three years old and he loved playing in the garden. One day he found a wire in the grass. It was hidden away behind a huge bush. He was excited to pick it up and see what it was! + +He pulled out the wire gently and explored it. It was long and thick and he could feel it between his fingers. He loved discovering new things, so he carried the wire around with him everywhere he went. Whenever he felt bored he would hide it away in a secret spot so he could look for it again later. + +Sometimes he would gather some of his friends together to play a game. His favourite game was hide and seek with the wire! He would hide it in a very tricky place and wait for his friends to try and find it. Whenever they found the wire they were so happy! + +That little number soon became an expert at finding hidden treasures and wires. He had lots of fun the whole summer! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to play outside. She loved to jump up and down and run around. One day, when she was playing, she saw something very special in the grass. It was a box with some shiny scissors! The girl was excited and she picked them up. + +The girl held the scissors and she was about to open the box when something scary happened. Suddenly, the box started to move and jump up and down. The little girl was scared, but she was brave and she opened the box. When she did, a tiny frog sprang out of the box! + +The little girl and the frog became best friends. Every day in the spring, they would play together. The little girl was so happy that she had found the scissors. She would always cut out pieces of paper with her scissors and make the frog happy. + +The little girl and the frog were always together. Whenever she was feeling scared, the frog would give her a hug. She always kept the scissors safe, because they reminded her of the special day they had spent together. +Once there was a little boy named Jim. He was three years old and very hungry. He needed some pants, so he went to his friend Simon's house to ask if he could lend some pants. + +Simon was very nice. He said yes and went to his room to get some pants. He returned with a pair of blue pants and gave them to Jim. Jim thanked him, put on the pants, and now he didn't feel so hungry. + +Jim went outside to play with his other friends and they all played together in the sunshine. They ran around, jumped and laughed until they were all very tired. + +At the end of the day, Jim remembered he got the pants from Simon and he wanted to put them back. He returned to Simon's house and knocked on his door. Simon opened the door and Jim gave him back the pants. + +Simon thanked Jim for being a good friend and lending him his pants. Jim smiled and ran home to have dinner. He felt happy that he had been able to help his friend out when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man. He had lots of money, and he was very happy. One day, he decided he wanted to have some fun. + +He went to the beach and brought a big blanket to cover the sand. He spread it out and made a picnic. He brought yummy food and drinks and played some fun games. + +The man had a great time, playing in the sand and splashing in the waves. He laughed and smiled, feeling so rich and happy. + +As the sun began to set, he gathered up the blanket and put it away. He thanked the beach for such a wonderful day and shared some blessing with everyone he saw. + +The rich man went home feeling so much joy. He was so glad he’d spent the day covered in fun! +Once upon a time, there was a bald man. His name was Jack. He was very hungry and decided to go to the shop to get a sausage. + +On his way he walked in the mud. His feet got very muddy and he knew he had to wipe them before he went in the shop. + +So Jack opened his bag and took out a cloth. With it, he wiped his muddy feet clean. Then, he walked into the shop to buy his sausage. + +The butcher was very friendly and gave Jack the sausage. Jack was so happy! He paid for it with some coins and thanked the butcher. + +Jack took his sausage and gave it a big hug. Then he opened the door and went home with a big smile on his face. +Jimmy was out on a walk with his mom. He saw something shiny and squiggly under a bush so he stopped to take a look! It was a big ball of yarn. Jimmy was so excited, he wanted to take the yarn home to play with it. + +Jimmy asked his mom if he could take the yarn home. She said yes, so Jimmy carefully grabbed the yarn with two hands and brought it home. +Jimmy was so happy he couldn't wait to get started! + +When Jimmy got home, he sat down with the yarn and began to play with it. He was rolling it into a big spiral, pulling it tight and then letting it go, and making it into a snail shape. Then suddenly, he heard a meow. + +He looked around and saw a little white kitten standing in the corner of the room. It was looking at him, and Jimmy knew that the kitten was just as confused as he was. He said hello to the kitten then slowly, he held out one hand with the yarn in it. + +The kitten didn't run away, it stepped closer and began to play with the yarn. Soon, Jimmy and the kitten were playing together. Meeting this little kitten was the best thing that had happened to Jimmy all day! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Max and Lily. They were both very creative and wanted to design something special together. So they got out a big piece of paper and some crayons and started to create. + +First, they drew a row of colorful stripes. Max drew a purple one, Lily drew a blue one and then they kept going, adding yellow, green and orange stripes. The colorful stripes looked so yummy! + +Then, Max and Lily drew some shapes to go on top of the stripes. Max drew a flower and Lily drew a sun. + +When they finished, the looked at their design and smiled. It was so pretty! They both agreed that it was the most special thing they had ever made. + +They proudly showed off their design to their family and friends – everyone was so impressed with the stripe design that Max and Lily had created. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bear. He was so lovely and cuddly. He loved to go exploring and make new friends. One day, he went on an adventure and he saw a rabbit in the forest. The little bear said hi to the rabbit and the rabbit replied, "Hello little bear." + +The bear asked the rabbit if it wanted to come and play with him. The rabbit agreed and immediately started hopping around the trees. The little bear wanted to show the rabbit something special. He started running to a nearby lake and when he reached it, the bear asked the rabbit to look into the lake. + +When the rabbit looked, it saw its reflection. It was so pretty. The bear explained that this was its neck. The bear asked the rabbit to touch its neck and the rabbit happily agreed. The rabbit slowly reached out its paw and touched the reflection of its neck on the lake. It felt so soft and lovely. + +The little bear and the rabbit played in the forest for the rest of the day. They were so happy together. Then, the bear gave the rabbit a big hug and said, "Thank you for requesting to play with me today". +Mum held the door open and encouraged him to step inside. The little boy trembled and peered into the room. He had never seen anything so grand. + +Mum smiled and took his hand, “It’s okâ€, she said in a gentle voice. “Let’s explore." + +The little boy took a deep breath and walked inside. He looked around in awe, as he slowly explored each corner of the room. The walls were so tall and filled with bright colours and patterns. + +He stepped closer to the paintings and Mum gave him an order, “No touching - just look.†+ +But the little boy didn’t understand, he wanted to explore with his fingers. So Mum gently took his hand and encouraged him to keep looking. She told him the stories behind the paintings, pointing out the different colours and shapes. + +By the time they finished exploring the room, the little boy’s face was filled with joy - and he no longer felt scared. He had learnt something new, and it was all thanks to Mum’s gentle encouragement. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lucy owned a special kind of pipe. It was silly and funny looking and made noises whenever she blew into it. The pipe was fake - it wasn't really made of wood, but plastic. But it still made loud, squeaky noises which made Lucy laugh. + +One day, her mom put the pipe away because it was making too much noise. Lucy was sad, but her mom promised her that if she was quiet, she could play with her pipe again. + +Sure enough, later on that day, Lucy was allowed to have her pipe back. She was so happy to have it. She ran to a nearby field and danced and blew into the pipe until sunset. + +Every day after that, Lucy was careful to be quiet so that she could keep her special pipe. She knew that she had to be good to own it. +Once upon a time there was a kind girl named Ella. She was surrounded by her family and friends who loved her and wanted her to be happy. Every morning when she woke, Ella was excited for a new adventure. + +One morning, Ella asked her mom for a special measure. Mom said yes, and soon Ella had a tiny red measuring cup in her hands! She was so delighted with her new toy and marched off around the house to measure everything. + +Ella measured the table, the couch, the carpet and more. She measured for a long time and eventually it was time for lunch. After eating her lunch, Ella went back to measuring. She was still measuring when it was time for a nap. + +Soon enough Ella woke again and it was time to measure some more. She and her mom took her red measuring cup down to the park, where they measured some trees, flowers and grass. All in all, it was a very kind and exciting day! +Once upon a time, there was a loyal girl who loved to do fun things. One day, the girl heard about a museum. She had never been before, so she wanted to do a visit. + +So, she got ready and asked her mum to take her. Her mum said yes and off they went. + +When they got there, the girl saw lots of fun things. She saw a big dinosaur skeleton and lots of different paintings and costumes from days gone by. She loved it all! + +At the end, the girl was so loyal to the museum that she said she wanted to go back soon. Her mum agreed and the girl said she couldn't wait to do her next visit. +John loved to play with his cars and running around outside with them. One day, John decided that he wanted to manage his cars himself. So he hopped in his pale automobile and set off down the path. He drove around until he managed to figure out how to steer and make the car go faster. Eventually he was able to manage the automobile just like the grown ups. John was so proud and delighted with his new accomplishment. Now he can make his cars go wherever he wanted. John sat in his car in the driveway, a big smile on his face, feeling like he had accomplished something very big. +Mark and his dad drove to the store. Mark was so excited to go and get some yummy treats. When they got there, Mark's dad went inside to buy some things, but Mark stayed in the car. He saw a road and he wanted to drive on it, but he knew he couldn't. But then he remembered he had a toy car! + +Mark drove his car all around the parking lot. He was having so much fun going around, it felt like a real car. But then something happened - he drove too close to a curb and his car got stuck! He was feeling weak, he didn't know what to do. + +Then, his dad came out of the store. He saw that Mark's car was stuck and he knew he had to help. He found a big rock and with it he carefully cut the dirt that the car was stuck in. After a few minutes, the car was freed and Mark was so relieved. He thanked his Daddy for the help and hugged him. He wouldn't forget this day! +John and his mom were in their garden. John liked going out with his mom so they could play. Today they were loading the pumpkins they had grown. John was so excited! + +John's mom said,"We need to work together to load the pumpkins". +John replied with a nod. + +John and his mom picked up the pumpkins one by one. John was careful to be very gentle with the pumpkins. He was very strong and he loaded them in the wagon. + +When they had loaded all the pumpkins, John and his mom looked at their wagon and smiled. Everything looked so calm and peaceful. + +John and his mom enjoyed their trip with the pumpkins. All the pumpkins were safe and sound. John smiled and said, "Mom, I am glad we loaded the pumpkins together". +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She was only 3 years old, but she was very curious. She wanted to learn about the world. + +One day, her mommy wanted to teach her something special. She took Lucy to a cave in the woods. It was very dark inside, but Lucy was not scared. + +Mommy began to explain about different types of rocks. Lucy felt a bit confused, but mommy kept talking and teaching. She explained about how to find different shapes and colors in the rocks. + +After a while, Lucy started to understand. She smiled, and asked more and more questions. Soon she knew a lot about the rocks in the cave. + +Lucy's mommy had taught her something special. Lucy felt proud and happy. She thanked her mommy for going on this adventure. She learned something new in the cave, and she was excited to learn more! +Once upon a time there was a bossy candle. She loved to spray things all day. One day she spotted a big balloon and quickly sprayed it. The balloon started to grow and grow until it was very big. The candle was so excited and started dancing around. + +Then, suddenly, there was a loud noise and the balloon popped! The candle felt sad and started to cry. But then she heard someone laughing. It was a little bird, who had seen the whole thing. + +The bird flew down and laughed even harder. "You're so silly," he said. Then he gave the bossy candle a hug and said, "It's OK, you can spray something else!" The candle smiled and started spraying flowers instead. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was out in the garden wanting to help his mum. So he grabbed the big orange scissors from his mum's box. + +He looked around for something to cut and he saw a piece of string on the ground. He bent down and started to cut the string. The scissors cut through the string with ease. + +Then he turned around and saw a big bush. He decided to cut the bush too. He went over to the bush and started cutting it with the scissors. Unfortunately he made a mess. Bits of the bush were all over the ground. It was very filthy. + +His mum came outside when she saw the mess. She was not very pleased and took the scissors away. The boy hung his head and promised to clean up the filthy ground. He got a brush and swept away all the pieces of the bush. + +By the time he was finished his hands were aching and his mum was happy. She gave him a big hug and tucked him in to bed. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little duck who lived on a pond. She loved to spend her days swimming and splashing. But one day, she saw a strange shape floating in the water. She was a bit scared but she wanted to find out what it was. + +So she swam closer and saw that it was a big bubble. The duck was so excited! She wanted to touch it and pop it. But when she tried to do it, the bubble started to grow bigger and bigger. Soon the bubble had soaked up all the water in the pond! + +The duck was very scared. She was not used to seeing something like this. But then, the bubble started to shrink and soon enough the water was back in the pond. + +The little duck was very happy that the water was back. She could go back to swimming and splashing. She'd never forget the scary shape of the bubble! +Max was playing in his garden. Suddenly, he saw a pot on the side of the road. He quickly ran to it. But just then, a car came speeding by. Max felt helpless. He tried to grab the pot but he was too late. The car sped away with the pot. + +Max was sad. He wanted the pot. He ran back to his garden. He had an idea. He quickly grabbed a bigger pot and searched for bits of stones and twigs in his garden. He put the stones and twigs into the pot. + +Max was happy again. He went back to the side of the road. He hoped the speeding car would come back. Sure enough, after a few minutes, the car returned. When the driver saw Max with his pot full of stones and twigs, he smiled. He gave Max the pot he had taken earlier. + +Max was so pleased! He said goodbye to the driver and ran home with the pot. He was happy to have found it again. +Jill and Jack were two siblings who were always so excited to play with each other. One day, they were playing outside and they decided to go explore the old garage. + They were so curious and they couldn't wait to see what was inside! + +When they opened the door, they got a big surprise. Inside the garage was a big, dangerous animal. It had sharp teeth and claws, and Jill and Jack were so scared. + +Luckily, they were smart and they both quickly ran away and screamed for their parents. Their parents heard them and came to their rescue. Their dad got a big stick and bravely scared the animal away. + +Jill and Jack were very thankful that their parents were there to protect them. After that, Jill and Jack knew to never go inside the garage again! +Once upon a time there was an old house. Every day, it would glow in the bright sun. The people passing by would always admire it. + +Inside the old house lived an old man. He was very regular about his daily routine. Every day, he would wake up early, do a bit of gardening and then have his lunch. + +One special day, the old man noticed something that he had never seen before. The old house was glowing brighter than ever. The old man smiled, feeling a special connection with his house. + +He stepped outside to find that the sun was shining brighter too. It was as if the old house was glowing along with it. + +The old man smiled. His regular day had suddenly become something very special. +Gina loved going outside to play with her friends. But lately, it had been boring. Every time she went out, all she saw was traffic. + +One day, she went to her mom and asked for help. She wanted to make going outside more fun. + +Her mom thought for a moment, then smiled. She had an idea. She took Gina to the park and bought some sidewalk chalk. She then showed Gina how to draw colorful pictures on the sidewalks and streets. + +Gina loved the idea! She started drawing all sorts of shapes, animals and trees. Her mom also got a few of their friends to help. On the roads, they drew arrows to help the cars with traffic. + +Gina and her friends had so much fun! Their artwork made going outside more exciting. And it didn't just look nice - it helped to improve the traffic, too. Everyone was happy. +One day, a little girl went to the beach. She found a circle in the sand and wanted to have some fun with it. She started jumping in and out of the circle but then she started to worry. A smelly smell was coming out of the circle and the little girl wasn’t sure what to do. She stepped away from the circle and started to think. + +Then she had an idea. She started to make little pebbles and sticks into a pattern in the circle. Soon, she saw a tiny crab come out of the circle. She was so happy! She started to laugh and play with the crab. + +The little girl was no longer worried. She had made a new friend and had so much fun at the beach. +The little player was normal like every other player. But he wanted to learn. He looked around and noticed all the other players know how to dribble the ball, but he did not know how. + +So he asked his coach to help. The coach smiled and said, “Sure!†He showed the player how to bounce the ball and how to dribble it. The player practised and practised until he was able to dribble the ball just like the other players. + +The player was so happy! He thanked his coach and said, “I’m so glad that I learnt how to dribble the ball. Now I can play like all the other players.†+ +The coach just smiled and said, “That’s great! Practice and you will learn more.†+Once upon a time there was a princess. She was very pretty and she wore a blue dress. Every day she sang and danced in the sunshine. +The princess loved to sing and every day she would sing her favorite song. All the animals would come out to listen to the princess' sweet voice. + +Wherever the princess went, people would follow her. They all wanted to admire the princess and they always had a big smile on their faces. + +One day, the princess had to go far away. Everyone was sad to see her go and they all sang a good-bye song. The birds made a circle around the princess and sang along. The last thing they heard before the princess left, was her sweet voice singing in the blue sky. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Mike and Sandy. They were playing in the woods when Sandy saw a bear! She screamed and Mike ran away. But the bear was friendly and he just wanted to say hello. Sandy was very scared but the bear was very gentle. + +Sandy and the bear talked for a while and the bear said he was grateful that Sandy wasn't running away or yelling at him. The bear sat down and asked Sandy why she wasn't scared of him. She laughed and said that she knew he was a good bear! + +The bear and Sandy had so much fun they decided to have a picnic together. They played tag, ate sandwiches, and played hide-and-seek in the woods. Then it was time for the bear to go home. + +Sandy was so happy she yelled out, "Goodbye bear! I'm so grateful for getting to know you!" The bear smiled and waved goodbye and walked home. And Sandy and Mike became friends again. They remained great friends and had lots of adventures together! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to explore. On a bright summer's day, she decided to go for a walk in the woods. As she meandered through the trees, she stumbled across an old, rusty pick. She bent down to pick it up and suddenly realized that it revealed something - the entrance to a secret cave! + +The little girl decided to explore inside. It was dark and cold but full of exciting surprises. Suddenly, she stopped short when she saw a huge mountain of sour apples. She collected some in her basket and enjoyed the delicious taste. + +With a smile on her face, the little girl continued on through the cave. She discovered a secret lake and some big, bright rocks that she'd never seen before. Finally, she made it out of the cave and back to the sunshine. She'd had the most amazing adventure! + +The little girl went home happy. She'd had so much fun and found something really special - a pick that had revealed a secret cave. +Once upon a time there was a hairy flame. It lit up the night sky and was very beautiful. Everyone wanted to fit the flame in their kitchen. + +So one by one, people tried to carry the flame home with them. But the flame was too big and strong for any one person to carry. + +Then one night, a little boy had an idea. He asked all his friends to help him carry the flame home. And when they all worked together, the flame fit perfectly in his kitchen. + +The little boy was so happy that he could keep the beautiful flame in his kitchen. They took care of it and made sure it never went out. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a man who was very rude. He was walking around and one day he saw a flame. He wanted to touch it, but it was very hot. So he slapped his hand away. But the flame was so angry it began to get bigger and bigger. Soon the man was scared and he ran away. Soon the flame had disappeared, but it made the man think twice about being rude again. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lydia. She wanted to make something yummy to eat. She went to the kitchen and opened the cupboard, and inside she saw the dough. She smiled and clapped her hands. + +She took the dough and put it on the table. She got a rolling pin and started to roll out the dough. After she was finished, she gathered up the dough and moulded it into a shape. + +Then, Lydia went to get her special ingredients. She put them on the dough, and then she put it in the oven. She set the timer and waited. + +When the timer went off, Lydia took out the dough. It smelled so good and it looked so yummy. She was so hungry, so she took a big bite of the dough. It was delicious! She ate the whole thing up and smiled. All her hard work had paid off - she had made the most delicious thing ever. +Tommy was sleepy. He had a big day at the doctor's office and he was ready for a nap. He yawned and stretched. The doctor said he was very healthy and gave him an extra lollipop for being such a good boy. + +On the way home, Tommy fell asleep in his mom's arms. He was so soft and cuddly. His mom smiled and gave him a kiss on the forehead. + +When they got home, Tommy was tucked into bed. His mom sang him a lullaby as he drifted off to dreamland. His last thought before he fell asleep was how sleepy he was. + +The next morning, Tommy woke up feeling energized and happy. He smiled and yawned as he rolled out of bed. Today was going to be a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tim. He was three years old and loved playing outside. One day, Tim was playing in his garden when he saw a round thing. He didn't know what it was so he decided to pick it up. + +Suddenly, it made a very noisy sound. Tim was surprised and he began to yell. His mum heard him from inside the house and she ran out to see what was happening. + +Mum saw the round thing and she knew exactly what it was. It was a bee hive! She quickly grabbed Tim away from the hive and she told him not to go near it again. + +Then, Mum took Tim into the house and gave him a big hug. She said he was very brave for yelping when he saw the bee hive - even if it was a bit too noisy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was playing in the garden when she saw something in the sky. It was a star! She wanted to get the star so she ran to get it. + +The star was so high so the little girl was not able to get it. She thought of an idea, so she started to cook. She put in the pot all kinds of ingredients. She added some sugar, some water and some oil. + +When the cooking was done, the little girl went outside with her pot. She waved her cooking spoon around and chanted a long spell. Suddenly a long ladder came from the sky and she was able to climb up and get the star. + +The little girl was so happy. She hugged the star and held it close. From then on she promised never to forget her magical star. +Sammy and his dad were having a fun day at the beach. But soon it was time to go home. Sammy started to complain and whine. His dad said, "Let's stop by the shop and get a treat." + +They stopped at the store and Sammy saw a bottle of wine. "What's this, Daddy?" he said. His dad said, "It's a yummy kind of grape juice for grown ups. Come on, let's go get you something to eat." + +Sammy kept complaining and his dad finally said, "Let's get an ice cream!" They went to the ice cream shop and Sammy chose a chocolate ice cream cone covered in a big pile of hairy sprinkles. + +Sammy was so happy. He licked the ice cream and was soon covered in hairy sprinkles. Even though he had stopped complaining, his dad was still happy that Sammy had something sweet to eat on their way home. +Once upon a time there was a tiger who loved fashion. She wanted to look fierce and stylish, so she always tried out the newest trends. + +One day, she found a special outfit that fit her perfectly. The pants were bright blue, and the shirt had a pattern of stripes. She snapped the outfit on and felt so confident and special. + +The tiger realized that she looked the best she ever had. Her friends marveled at how fierce she looked. Even the other animals in the forest noticed and stopped to take a look. + +The tiger had never felt so stylish. Everyone was so amazed by her new snap that they had to tell one another all about it. + +The tiger's snapped-up fashion made her feel strong and confident. She was so proud that she decided to always dress her best. She felt so fierce! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Annie. Annie was very obedient. She always did what her parents said. + +One day, Annie's parents gave her a fork. It was her very own fork. Annie was so excited! She loved her new fork. + +Every day, Annie practiced twisting her fork. She twisted it to the right, left, and all around. Annie was a very good twister. + +Then one day, Annie's mom challenged her to twist the fork around her toe. Annie was nervous, but she was obedient. She put the fork on her toe and twisted it. She was so proud of herself. + +Annie kept twisting her fork around her toe every day. She got really good at it and showed off her fork-twisting skill to all her friends. Everyone was so impressed! + +Annie was so proud of herself for being obedient and learning how to twist her fork. She never stopped practicing and she always remembered to obey her parents. +Once there was a family who wanted to unite. The mom, dad and three children all got together and decided to make a cake. They put flour and eggs in a bowl and mixed them together. Then they added sugar and butter. + +The kids got to help put the cake in the oven. After a while the oven was hot and the family could smell the sweet cake baking. + +When it was done, everyone was very excited. They took the cake out and put it on the table. Everyone was happy to see it and it looked tasty. + +They cut the cake into pieces and shared them with each other. Everyone took a bite and it was so delicious. Eating the cake together made the family feel even closer and they were happy to be united. +Once upon a time there was a jolly old man. He liked to cut things, like branches in the woods. One day he was walking in the woods and he saw a yummy bottle of wine. He picked it up and thought it would be so much fun to cut it open with his knife. He made a big smile and said, "I'm going to have some fun with this wine!" He cut the top off, and bright red juice started flowing out. He opened his mouth, and gulped the yummy wine down. It was so good, he couldn't help but laugh out loud. He was so happy, he danced around the woods until late that night, feeling very jolly! +Once upon a time, there was a big, wet cabinet. The cabinet stretched up and stretched down. It stretched very, very far! Inside the cabinet was a surprise. Little Tommy opened the cabinet and found a big, wet dog! + +The dog was very happy to see Tommy. He rocked his head back and forth and even stretched out his legs. Tommy was so excited. He wanted to give the dog a hug. + +The little dog thought the hug was the best ever. He licked Tommy's face and jumped with joy. Tommy and the dog started to play. They ran around the kitchen and even over the cabinet. + +The dog was so happy that he just kept stretching. He was so full of energy. Tommy laughed and ran around with him. They had so much fun that they played until they were too tired. + +Finally, they both sat down in the wet cabinet. They took a nap there until it was time for Tommy to go home. It was the best day ever! +Henry was running around in his garden, feeling happy and excited. He had a top which he threw again and again. He was so clumsy that sometimes the top fell down and did not fly for very long. + +Suddenly he heard a sound. He stopped and looked up. It was a bird, singing in a nearby tree. Henry was so amazed that he forgot about the top. He just stood there watching the bird's wings flapping in the air. + +Then his mum called him and he ran back to pick up his top. He threw the top again, but not much better than before. It just fell down clumsily. He was disappointed, but then remembered he had been watching the bird and felt happy again. He thought he would try harder next time and make the top fly higher. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends: a girl and a boy. The girl and the boy were both very happy and loved to have fun with each other. + +One day, the two friends went to explore a temple near their home. As they looked around the temple, the girl shouted in excitement. The boy was also very happy and joined in with a loud shout. + +But then, something strange happened. A bitter wind began to blow through the temple and the friends started to get very cold. The cold wind felt like ice and the girl and the boy could feel their faces turning red and their teeth starting to chatter. + +That's when the temple started to get really noisy. More and more cold wind began to blow and the two friends started to shout louder and louder. They shouted and shouted until their voices got tired, then finally the bitter wind stopped blowing. + +The two best friends were so happy, they threw their arms around each other and laughed. They had beaten the bitter wind and their friendship was now even stronger than before. +The little boy had so many toys, but he really wanted to paint. So he asked his mom for some supplies. She gave him some paper, a hook and a little paintbrush. + +He could hardly wait, so he quickly set up his table in the corner. He hung his hook on the wall and started painting. He painted pictures of people, animals and shapes. He was so happy and had so much fun. + +He painted for a long time and was so proud of his colorful pictures. He was sad when it was time to clean up, but his mom said he could paint more the next day. + +He smiled and hung his hook back on the wall. He was so excited to paint more tomorrow. +Once upon a time there lived a young girl. She loved to eat sausages for breakfast. Every morning she would go out with her mum to pick out the best sausages in the market. + +One day, when the girl and her mum were looking for the perfect sausages, they spotted a shiny bow by the stall. The girl was so excited and she ran up to take a closer look. It was the most beautiful bow she ever saw! + +She asked her mum if she could have the bow. Her mum said yes and the girl was delighted. She put the bow in her hair and it almost sparkled. + +The girl went around the market showing everyone her lovely bow. Everyone said she looked very pretty and commented on how young she was. + +The girl was so proud and kept the bow in her hair all day. Whenever she bought her favourite sausages, she would proudly bow her head. + +From then on, whenever the girl and her mum went to the market, they made sure to look out for the special bow. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Ben. One day, Ben went outside to play. As he walked, he saw a yellow cow in the field. + +Ben was very excited. He wanted to pet the cow. But then he realized that the cow was too big and might hurt him. So instead, Ben just watched the cow from afar. + +The cow was having a great time. It ate lots of grass and chewed it really fast. Ben smiled and laughed. + +After a while he began to realize that the cow looked different then other cows. Instead of being white like all the other cows, this cow was yellow! + +Ben realized that he had seen a yellow cow for the first time. He was so happy that he sang a song. He sang a song about a yellow cow to remember his special day. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. Tom wanted to wander and find something new, so one day he walked out of his house and into the garden. There was a tidy fence in the garden that Tom wanted to explore. He thought it looked pretty and wanted to know what lay beyond it. + +Tom was careful not to touch the fence as he peeked over it. On the other side he saw some colourful flowers and he heard the sound of bees buzzing around them. + +Tom really wanted to explore the garden on the other side of the fence. He thought it looked very exciting. He looked around to make sure nobody was watching then he gently lifted up the latch on the fence and he stepped through. + +The garden was full of beautiful things! Tom wanted to pick the flowers and look at the bees, but first he wanted to wander. He walked around the garden looking at all the different things, he had never seen such a pretty garden before. + +Tom stayed until it was dark then went back through the fence, making sure to latch it carefully before he left. He had had the best day ever and he couldn't wait to come back and find out what other wonderful things were in the tidy garden. +Once upon a time there was a generous pine tree. It gave away its pine cones to everyone. One day, though, something strange happened. A loud, roaring noise filled the air, and the pine tree panicked. It shook and shivered, not knowing what to do. + +The tree looked around, and saw two other trees. They were both scared and trembling, too. The generous pine tree knew it had to help them, so it gathered all its strength and stood tall. This made the loud noise stop, and the other trees were happy. + +The generous pine tree was so relieved. It was proud of its brave act, and all the trees celebrated. They gave it a special pine cone as a reward for helping them. From that day on, whenever the tree heard a loud noise, it didn't panic. It knew it could help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved rainbows. She went outside every day to spend time looking for them. She imagined what the rainbows must taste like - was it sweet or sour? + +One day, the sky opened up and it started to rain. The little girl was sad, because she thought she wouldn't see a rainbow. But then something amazing happened - a real rainbow emerged from the sky! It had all the colors of the rainbow - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. + +The little girl was so excited. She ran up to the rainbow and put out her tongue. To her surprise, it was delicious! She couldn't believe it. She quickly ran back home and told everyone she knew the rainbow was delicious. + +The little girl continued to spend time outside in search of rainbows. Everytime she found one, it always tasted delicious. She never tired of the taste of the rainbow. +Once there was a deaf little girl who loved to explore. One day she found a big sack outside. She was very curious, so she opened it. Inside there were lots of colourful toys! She was delighted and started to play with them. + +The little girl picked up a toy car and pushed it around, making engine noises. Then she grabbed a doll and cuddled it in her arms. She had so much fun playing with her new toys that she almost forgot she was deaf. + +The little girl spent the entire afternoon playing with her toys. When it was time to go home, she carefully packed the sack with her wonderful new toys and took it back with her. + +The little girl was very happy to have her new collection of toys and she couldn't wait to play with them again the next day! +Once upon a time, there was an old structure. Inside this structure was a big box with a big lock on it. Everyone wanted to get into the big box, but they could not because the lock was too strong. + +One day, a boy came. He was very clever and he had a plan. He used a very flexible tool and moved it around the lock until it moved. Everyone was so happy when the lock opened. + +Inside the box were all kinds of treasures. The boy, the structure and all the people shared the treasures together. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a special crystal. It was the most beautiful thing in the world. Everyone wanted it. One day, a little girl found the crystal lying on the ground. + +She was so excited. She could not believe she had found such a beautiful thing. She held it in her hands and it felt heavy. + +When the little girl went to show her friends the crystal, they argued about who should keep it. No one wanted to share it. That made the little girl very sad and she started to cry. + +Suddenly, the crystal changed colour. It had magical powers! The little girl stopped crying and the crystal glowed until everyone had the same colour in their hearts. + +All of them shared the crystal and they were so happy. They all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Mary. She was very happy and ready to go out into the world. Before she went she wanted to record her happy smile. Mary ran and got her camera. She was so excited, she had never used one before. She looked into the camera lens and smiled her biggest, happiest smile. She was sure to record it. Then, she was ready to go out and explore. + +She went for a walk with her friend and as she looked around in awe, she noticed how many beautiful things there were to see. There were flowers blooming, birds singing and children playing. When Mary saw this, she couldn't help but smile. She was sure to record this happy moment too. + +Everywhere she went she recorded her special memories. After a long day out, Mary came home and looked at her photos. Her smile was always shining just like the sun. She was so glad she had recorded her happy memories so that she could look at them forever! +One day, Jack was outside playing on the new porch. He felt happy and excited. He liked playing in the fresh air. Suddenly, Jack heard a loud sound coming from the nearby woods. He quickly paused to see what was making the noise. + +Jack peeked around the porch and he saw a new animal. It had a long neck and four legs, so it looked like a giraffe! Jack was amazed and jumped to his feet, but the giraffe ran away. + +Jack watched the giraffe running away and he paused to take it all in. He had never seen a giraffe in real life before. Jack smiled and clapped his hands in delight. He was so happy he had seen the new animal. + +Jack went back inside feeling excited. He ran to tell his mom about the giraffe. She was so happy for him. Together, they decided to go back to the porch to see if the giraffe would come back. They would try again soon. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy who was very hungry. She wanted to find something good to eat, but she didn't know where to look. Then she had an idea! She decided to go outside and collect some food. + +So Lucy went outside and started her collecting. She found carrots, apples and berries all growing in a patch by the river. She was so happy that she had a big smile on her face. She gathered them up in her basket and started heading home. + +On the way back, she spotted a bee buzzing around some flowers. She stopped and watched it as it buzzed around, collecting nectar and making honey. Lucy really wanted some honey, so she decided to try and collect it herself. + +She slowly moved closer and closer, trying to catch the bee without scaring it away. In the end, she was able to get the bee in her hands and she held it carefully. It buzzed around inside her hands and then flew away. + +With a very big smile she went home with her basket full of goodies. She enjoyed all the food she had collected and was no longer hungry. It was a very special day for Lucy! +Once upon a time there was a man, who loved broccoli very much. He especially liked to twist it. He gathered nice, fine broccoli from the garden every day and took it to his house. + +He would take two pieces of broccoli and twist them together. He loved how the broccoli would wrap around each other and it made him happy. + +One day, he gathered the most beautiful, fine pieces of broccoli he had ever seen. He went home and twisted them together the same way he always did. But this time the broccoli stuck together really well. + +The man was so proud of his broccoli twisting skills, he called all his friends over to have a look. They were amazed at what he had done and each wanted to learn how to twist broccoli as well. + +So from that day on, the man shared his broccoli twisting skills with everyone. Everyone was happy and enjoyed eating the delicious, twisted broccoli too! +Once upon a time there was an orange horn. It was so special that it could make anyone succeed. All the animals in the forest wanted to try it out, but they were too scared. + +The lion was brave and stepped forward. He blew the orange horn but nothing happened. He was very sad. + +The rabbit was very small, but he was determined. He blew the orange horn, and suddenly he was very big. All the animals were so surprised. The rabbit had succeeded. + +The animals all cheered for the rabbit and gave him lots of hugs and kisses. They could now all succeed with the help of the orange horn. +Mum and Dad had a special present: a baby! Mum and Dad were so happy. They wanted to raise the baby to be strong and happy. + +Every day they dressed her in warm clothes and took her for walks around the park. She cooed and smiled, and everyone said she was the happiest baby. + +The baby learned to play with balls and chew on toys. She looked around with her big eyes and kept Mum and Dad very busy. Mum and Dad were so proud of her. + +Mum and Dad showed the baby how to use her feet to kick a ball, and she laughed when it rolled away. She always seemed so happy. Everyone said she was a lucky baby. + +Mum and Dad worked hard to raise their baby and make her happy. She was the joy of their lives. +Once upon a time there was a famous light. It was so bright and beautiful that everyone wanted to have it. Everywhere the light went people stopped to look at it. + +One day a little girl named Jane saw the light and wanted it for herself. She asked her mom if she could have the famous light. Mom said yes and Jane was very happy. + +Jane picked up the light and took it home with her. She put it in her bedroom and it shone brightly. She loved having the famous light and she always smiled when she saw it. + +Jane kept the light for many years. It stayed in her bedroom and made her very happy. She was so glad she had the famous light. +Once upon a time, there was a very eager girl named Emma. She had a special job that she loved to do. She got to supply all of the seasons with what they needed. + +In the spring, Emma provided the trees with lots of different colors of flowers. The bees were so happy for the pollen that Emma supplied, too. + +In the summer, Emma brought sunshine to all of the plants, so that they could get just the right amount of sun. She also supplied the sky with big, white, puffy clouds. + +In the fall, the leaves on the trees turned all sorts of beautiful colors. Emma supplied plenty of pumpkins, so that everyone could make delicious pies. + +Finally, in the winter, Emma brought piles of soft, white snow. She made sure that everyone had enough warm clothes to stay cozy when it was chilly outside. + +Emma loved her job so much, and was always eager to supply all of the seasons with what they needed! +Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy. He wanted to escape from the traffic. So, he made a plan. He started to run and jump. Before long, he had made his way past all the cars. The little boy was very successful. He had escaped! + +The boy was so pleased with himself. His plan had worked and he felt so clever. But then, he realized he had to get home. He didn't know how to get back, but he was not worried. + +The brave boy used the same plan he used before; he ran and he jumped. After a while, he saw his house. He had escaped the traffic and was home! The boy was so happy he had been successful. + +The end. +Joey was looking out of the window and noticed the grass was very green. He wanted to explore it! He asked his mum if he could go outside and play. His mum said yes, so Joey quickly grabbed his spade and ran outside. + +He saw lots of big, green plants and he wanted to see what was hiding in the dirt. He started to dig a hole, but he soon realised it was very hard work! He wanted to give up but his mum came outside to encourage him. She reminded Joey how fun it was to explore and told him to keep digging. + +So Joey kept going. He dug a bit deeper and he found a secret hiding spot with lots of strange and exciting rocks. He was so excited to show his mum, so he called out to her to come and see. + +His mum was so proud. She smiled and told him what a great explorer he was. Joey smiled too and soon they were outside playing in the green garden together. +Once upon a time there was a brilliant knob. It was special because it could delay things. One day, a 3-year-old child wanted to try the knob. She held it in her tiny hands and smiled. She knew that if she turned the knob, she could delay things. So she tightened her grip and gave it a spin. + +Suddenly the room started to change. The sky outside grew dark and the walls began to spin. The 3-year-old giggled as she watched the world turn around her. She felt as if she was flying. Time seemed to slow down to a standstill. + +When the spinning stopped, the 3-year-old realized that time had been delayed. Everything around her was paused, like a photograph. Even the birds in the sky were standing still! + +The 3-year-old loved the brilliant knob. She thanked it for delaying time and for the magical experience she had. She knew that this was a day she would always remember. +Once upon a time, there was an animal who wanted to make a new friend. So, it searched everywhere to find someone honest and kind. + +The animal called out, "Is anyone here? I want a friend!" But there was nobody around. + +Then, the animal saw something that made it very happy. It was a machine that could print something out if you pressed a button. So the animal pressed the button and it printed out a picture of a kind-looking creature. + +The animal was so excited because the creature looked friendly and honest. Now, the animal had its new friend! + +The animal and its new friend played together for hours, and soon became best friends. They would do lots of fun things together, like take walks in the park and explore the world. + +The animal was so happy it had found an honest friend in the printing machine. They were now best friends and would be best friends forever. +Once there was a girl named Daisy. She was tired because she hadn't had a nap. + +Her mommy said, “It’s time for your nap, Daisy.†Daisy was a bit grumpy, but she knew her mommy was right. + +So Daisy lay down on the bed. Her mommy said, “You can have a yummy snack when you wake up from your nap.†+ +Daisy smiled and closed her eyes. She was feeling very tired now. + +Just then, her mommy said, “I promise you’ll wake up happy and refreshed.†Daisy knew she could trust her mommy, so she felt a bit better. + +Soon Daisy was fast asleep. She had a long, peaceful nap, and she woke up feeling much better. + +Just as her mommy promised, Daisy did wake up with a smile, feeling refreshed and ready for a yummy snack! +Once upon a time there was a tall bell. It liked to ring, but one day it had a leak. The bell was so sad! It wanted to ring but it couldn't. + +One day, a boy named Max came along. He had a plan to fix the bell! He took some sticky tape and fixed the leak. + +Max was so happy and so was the bell! Now it could ring again! So Max took the bell handle and rang the bell. It rang so loud, everyone heard it! + +Max was so proud he had fixed the bell. The bell was happy too, now it could ring all the time. Everyone was happy, the end. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was so excited to take his new rug. He jumped up and down and smiled when he saw it. + +He wanted to take it with him everywhere. He took it outside and even to the store with him. Everywhere he went he had his rug. + +One day he was feeling restless. He was trying to find something to do. He picked up his rug and took it to the park. He spread it out on the grass and he laughed as he danced around it. + +While he was dancing, he imagined he was flying all around the world with his rug. He was no longer restless, and he had a really fun day. Jack was so happy he decided to take his rug everywhere from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who had a very soft heart. He was kind and gentle, and was loved by everyone he met. One day, the boy went to a store to buy something he wanted. While he was there, he saw a stuffed toy that looked so warm and cozy. He knew it was the perfect gift for his friend, so he picked it up and put it into his bag. + +When he got home, he made the toy look really nice. He picked it up and hugged it tight, feeling how soft it was. He wanted to make sure his friend felt the same warmth and kindness that he did, so he tucked a piece of his heart in with the toy. + +That night, the boy wrapped the toy up in a bow and took it to his friends house. With a bright smile on his face, he presented the gift to his happy friend. His friend was so happy and touched to receive this special gift from him. + +The boy was so glad that he could give this special gift from his heart. He could tell his friend felt the same warmth and kindness that he did- because the gift held a piece of his soft heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Sam. He was three years old. Sam loved being outdoors and playing in the sun. But one day, he saw something that made him very upset: a tree was burning! Sam ran over to the tree, but it was too hot. He had to stay away. + +Sam wanted the tree to be safe and not burn, so he started to cry. He couldn't stop the fire, but he tried to find something to put it out. He grabbed some water from the nearby stream, and he ran back to the tree. + +Sam threw the water on the fire, and he was so happy to see that it stopped burning. The tree slowly started to get better. Sam was so relieved, and he smiled and danced in the sun. + +Sam had saved the tree, and he felt very proud. He said goodbye to the tree and kept playing outdoors. +One day, a little girl saw a pretty brick. She decided she wanted to solve the mystery of the brick. She picked it up and started staring at it. She examined it for a long time, and then she got an idea. She ran off and returned with a house made of blocks. She put the pretty brick at the top, and her house was complete. She was so happy she had solved the mystery of the brick, and she danced around with joy. +There was a family who loved to mix things together. Every day they would take something new and mix it in a bowl. The family had lots of fun making new and exciting things. + +One day the family decided to mix something special. They put some red paint, some yellow paint, and some blue paint into a bowl. They stirred the paint in the bowl to mix it together. Then they painted a picture on a piece of paper. When they were done, the picture was purple and it was beautiful! + +The family spent the rest of the day playing together. They laughed and hugged and had lots of fun. It was nice to be safe in their family. + +The family loved to mix things together, it made them feel happy and it was a good way to spend time. After that day, they went back to mixing something new every day. +Once there was a selfish raven. He liked to fly around and shut everything. He would shut the doors, shut drawers, and shut windows. No one else was allowed to open them. + +One day, a little bird came along and wanted to enjoy some fresh air. But the raven was there and it shut the window tight. The little bird begged and begged but the raven wouldn't open it. He was too selfish. + +But then the sun started to shine, and the warm breeze blew. The raven felt it too, and he decided to be a little less selfish. He opened the window and smiled. The little bird was happy and they both enjoyed the air together. +Once upon a time a grumpy little bear went on a very special adventure. He walked and he walked until finally he came upon a magical house in the middle of the woods. He decided to knock on the door, and from inside he heard a voice call out "who's there?". The bear replied, "It's me, the grumpy little bear. I've come for candy!" + +The door opened and a kind witch smiled at him. "Why hello there! I have some candy for you inside - it's quite a special treat. Come on in and have some," she said. The bear was so excited he could hardly contain himself. He hurriedly walked inside and the witch showed him where the candy was. + +The bear thanked the witch and grabbed a handful of the candy. Then he asked if he could have some more. But the witch shook her head and replied, "I'm sorry but that's all I have. If you want more candy you'll have to look elsewhere." The bear was very disappointed and grumbled as he reluctantly walked away. + +He searched and searched all over the woods, hoping to find more candy. But sadly, he never did. So instead, he ate the candy he had and made the best of his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy. His name was Tommy. Tommy was very excited because he had a big net. This net was very unusual. It was pink and had bright yellow stars on it. Tommy went to the beach with his net. He ran to the shore and started to look for something special. Suddenly, he saw a sharp shell. He didn’t know what it was, but he decided to put it in his net. He kept walking and then he saw something else: a starfish! It was also sharp. Tommy was very happy and he put it in his net too. Then he went back home with his two special finds. He was very excited and couldn’t wait to show his mom and dad. After that day, he went to the beach many times, but he never found anything so unusual and special as the shell and the starfish! +Once upon a time there was a baby goat called Jack. He was a very stubborn goat who liked to jump around and play. One day he jumped so high that he accidentally landed on a sack. It split open, and Jack was very surprised to find a veterinarian inside! The veterinarian had been napping in the sack and wasn't very happy at being disturbed. He shouted at Jack to be careful next time he jumped. + +Jack was very scared when the veterinarian yelled, but he quickly got over it and started to jump and play again. The veterinarian watched Jack play, and soon realized that he was very stubborn. He couldn't stop playing, no matter what the veterinarian said! + +The veterinarian decided that the best thing to do was to take Jack to the pet store and try to find him a new owner. He picked up Jack, put him in the sack, and took him to the pet store. Jack was a little bit scared, but he couldn't help being curious at the same time. He peeked out of the sack and saw loads of new animals at the pet store. + +Eventually, Jack was adopted by a kind family and was very lucky to get a new home. The veterinarian smiled when he saw that Jack was so happy in his new home. He learned his lesson about being stubborn and always made sure to follow the veterinarian's instructions from then on. + +The End +Once there was an ugly bear. He was very alone and he couldn't find anyone to spend time with. All around him were trees, rocks and animals. But no one was listening. + +One day, he heard a noise under a tree. He walked over to investigate and found a little friend. It was an ant! He was so happy to find someone to talk to. He sat down and the two of them talked and talked. + +The bear asked the ant, "Why don't more of your animal friends come and listen to us?" The ant thought for a moment and said, "We have too much work to do around here. We have to go under rocks and gather food for everyone." + +The bear thought for a moment and said, "Listen, I have a great idea. We could make a bridge from rocks so that you and your friends can come by and listen to us whenever you want! The ant smiled with delight and together the two friends worked hard to build the bridge. From that day on, the bear and the ant had lots of friends who came to listen to their wonderful stories. +Sally and Tom loved to play in the park. Every day, they would run around and scatter like the birds in the sky. One day, Sally found an old song book underneath a big tree. She opened it and saw that inside was an easy song. + +Sally showed Tom the book. He was so happy and clapped his hands. They both sang the song together. It was a soft song about rabbits and butterflies. As the song went on, the birds heard it and started to fly around the tree. + +Sally and Tom laughed and continued singing the song. They scattered like the birds around the tree and sang until the sun set. It was the best day ever. +There was a small boy who wanted to find a dependable friend. He looked everywhere but couldn't seem to find anyone. + +Then, one day, he found a frame in the backyard. He knelt down and peeked inside the frame. There, in the frame, he saw a bright orange butterfly! + +The butterfly was so gentle and seemed to like the boy right away. They became fast friends, the butterfly even resting on the boy's shoulder. The boy knew the butterfly was dependable and would always be there when he needed it. + +From then on, the boy and the butterfly spent every day together, playing, singing and running around the garden. They were the best of friends. +Mum was in the kitchen making dinner. She was slicing a big, round onion with a knife. The onion was crunchy and it smelt really strong. + +Danny was watching his mum from the doorway. She looked brilliant in the afternoon light. He could see her smiling as she added spices to the onion. + +Suddenly, he had an idea. He snuck up to the bench and grabbed a huge handful of the onion pieces. He was going to spoil Mum's dinner! He thought it would be so much fun! + +Mum noticed Danny and quickly chased after him. He ran away squealing with laughter as Mum tried to catch him. But Danny couldn't run too far because the onion pieces kept slipping out of his hands. + +Eventually, Mum caught him and took the onion away. He was so excited and the onion smelt really strong on his hands! + +Mum gave Danny a big hug and said, "No more spoiling dinner, Danny! I need that onion for dinner." Danny laughed and soon forgot about the onion. But it was a brilliant adventure! +The sun was bright and the sky was blue. Pan looked outside the window and gazed on the figure in the garden. He was impressed by its beauty. He wondered how such a big figure could fit in the garden. + +Pan went outside to get a closer look. He noticed the figure had many intricate details. He admired each one, running his fingers along them. He was in awe of the impressive figure. + +The figure was made of colourful tiles, each one placed perfectly together. Pan was amazed at how lovely it was. Everywhere he looked, there were amazing patterns of colours. + +He stood and gazed at the figure for hours. He was lost in its beauty. When it was time to go inside, he reluctantly left and went back to the house. But he couldn't forget the impressive figure. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sam and Lola, who were three years old. They loved to play together. One day, they decided to go on an adventure. + +They started walking and they saw lots of fun things. Everywhere they went, they followed a special path. After a while, they reached the end of the path and found a special place. Lola said, "It looks safe!" + +Sam and Lola stayed in the special place for a whole year. During that year, they had lots of fun and ate lots of yummy food. They laughed and played all day long and felt nice and safe. At the end of the year, they said goodbye with big hugs and followed their special path back home. + +The two friends were happy the whole way home, because they had a wonderful adventure together. +One day, a little girl named Sarah was playing in the park. She was having lots of fun, running around, and playing tag with her friends. + +Suddenly, Sarah had an idea. She said "I dare you to run through the big tree!" Sarah's friends were very excited and started cheering. + +So she ran around the big tree and back again. She was amazed to see a light print left in the grass! She had never seen anything like it before! She wondered if maybe it was from a fairy or a magical creature. + +So, Sarah decided to take the light print home with her. Every time she looked at it, it made her feel happy and excited. + +Sarah was delighted to have found something so special in the park that day and she promised never to forget it! +Once upon a time there was a famous dough. This dough was so special that everyone wanted to try it. + +One day, a little girl named Emma saw the famous dough and she wanted to eat it. She asked her mom if she could try the dough, and her mom said yes. Emma was so excited! + +Emma took a big bite of the dough, and suddenly it began to bounce! Emma couldn't believe her eyes! She had never seen dough do that before. + +Emma continued to eat the dough, and it bounced each time she took a bite. She laughed and laughed as the dough bounced around the room. + +Finally she finished the dough. Emma had so much fun eating the famous dough, she wanted to eat more. She hoped her mom would let her eat the famous dough again soon! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Chloe. She loved playing with her toys and today was no different. She picked up her favourite toy, a doll, and lay it on the floor. + +Chloe's mum had bought her lots of different toys, and she wanted to play with them all. Chloe looked across the room and saw a colourful elephant toy. She squealed with delight and hurried to lay it next to her doll. + +Chloe had other toys too, including a teddy bear and some building blocks. She lay them all around her and soon she had made a very special toy world. She spent the whole day playing with her different toys, and by the end she was very tired. + +But Chloe could not stop smiling, because she had had a wonderful day of fun with her toys! +Once upon a time there was a nice, calm man. +Every day he drove around in his truck to deliver meat. + +He would load up his truck with all different kinds of meat, like beef and chicken and pork. +The people who had ordered the meat were so happy when he delivered it to them. + +He would drive around the city and villages and people would always wave and say hello. +The man was so kind, he always made sure that the meat was fresh and nicely wrapped. + +He worked hard so he could deliver the meat everyday. +At the end of the day his truck was always empty, because he had delivered all of the meat. + +The people were very happy and the man was happy too. +He loved his job, delivering meat to all the people and making them happy. + +The end. +Once, there was a girl named Lucy. One day, her mommy showed Lucy a map. Lucy liked maps, so she was excited! Her mommy asked Lucy if she wanted to go on an adventure, and Lucy said "Yes!" + +They followed the map, and after a long time, they arrived at a big field. Lucy got out of the car and realized there were lots of tall trees in the field. + +Her mommy said that they needed to kneel and put their hands on the ground. Lucy thought this was a funny thing to do and thought her mommy was being foolish. But eventually, she kneeled anyways. Suddenly, Lucy saw something shiny and sparkly on the ground! + +"Look, Lucy!" her mommy said. "Do you see what all the kneeling was for?" + +Lucy couldn't believe it - the ground was full of pretty, shiny coins! They were so excited! Lucy and her mommy laughed and smiled as they began to collect the coins. + +It was the best adventure ever and all because of the map! +Mamma and Daddy went to the park with their little girl. Everywhere she looked, she saw something new and exciting. She could feel the steam from the lake drift through the air and it made her smile. + +Suddenly, she spotted something that caught her eye. It was a rainbow object and it was so rare! She ran to it and picked it up. It had eight sides and each one was a different colour. She had never seen anything like it before and she knew it must be special. + +She showed it to Mamma and Daddy and asked them what it was. Daddy told her that it was a matching block. He said that if she could match the sides of the block and fit them together, it would make a perfect cube. + +The little girl was excited and determined to make the matching block into a cube. With Mamma and Daddy's help and lots of patience, she finally matched the pieces together. + +When the little girl finished, the matching block was now a perfect cube. She was so proud of herself for completing the puzzle. She held it up and smiled. + +Mamma and Daddy smiled too and hugged the little girl. They were so proud of her and the steam from the lake floated around them as they celebrated her achievement. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and his teddy bear, who were walking in the woods. Suddenly, Sam came upon a big, green avocado tree. He was so excited, he ran up to it and began to climb the tree. He was very careful and calm while climbing. He wanted to pick the most perfect avocado he could find. + +At the top of the tree, he saw the biggest avocado ever. He grabbed it and began to climb down. All the way to the bottom, he was still very calm. When he got to the ground, he immediately opened it. + +It was just right! He had found the tastiest avocado ever. He quickly shared it with his teddy bear and they enjoyed it together. It was an amazing day. They promised to come back and find more of these perfect avocados. + +The end. +Timmy and his dad were playing basketball in the park. Mom said she would watch them play. + +Timmy was alert, he had his hands ready to catch the ball and he was looking around. Dad was dribbling the ball and smiled at Timmy. + +They settled the basketball on their hands, throwing the ball back and forth. Timmy felt the ball in his hands and it was so soft. Soon enough Timmy was catching the ball like a pro. + +Mom saw them playing and clapped. Even people in the park noticed how Timmy was playing. It was the best game of basketball ever. + +They both smiled and hugged. Timmy had learned how to settle the basketball back and forth. + +He had learned how to play like a pro! +Once upon a time, there was a smart bird. It lived in a big tree and it was a very happy bird. + +One day, the bird decided to soar up high. It flapped its wings and flew higher and higher with the wind. + +Soon, the bird spotted a stick near some trees. It swooped down, picked up the stick, and flew back up into the sky. + +The bird held the stick tight in its claws and soared higher and higher. The higher it went, the more fun it had. The bird soared so high, it could almost touch the clouds. + +The bird flew around and around with the stick all day. At the end of the day, the bird put the stick back in its nest and it slept until morning, filled with adventure and joy. +Once, there was a boy called Thomas. He was only three years old. His mom always mentioned to him about being quiet. Thomas was wondering why being quiet was so important. + +One day, he decided to ask his mom. She smiled and told him, "Being quiet is important so that we can hear interesting things." Thomas was very curious, so he asked what kind of interesting things. His mom told him, “You never know - sometimes birds sing and other times you might hear some funny sounds!†+ +Thomas got very excited. He started to listen carefully each day, and every time he was quiet and attentive, he would discover something interesting. He soon realized that being quiet was fun! +Once upon a time there was a giant who was very tired. He wanted to relax, so he found a big soft bed. The bed was so big that the giant could lie down and have plenty of room. + +The giant snuggled in, and closed his eyes. He felt so nice and warm, like being hugged by someone he loved. It was a sweet sensation, and soon he fell asleep. + +Meanwhile, his friends wanted to make sure the giant was comfortable. So they waved their wands and made the bed even softer. + +The giant slept for hours and hours and in the morning, he felt totally relaxed. He stretched his giant arms and said, "Thank you for making my bed so sweet." Then he smiled and hugged his friends, who were very happy to see the giant finally feeling relaxed. +Once there was a house. It had a big wall. Every night, the family inside the house would build a big fire on the wall. They would use the fire to keep the house warm. The fire would burn for a long time. + +One night, the fire got too big and the wall started to burn. It burned and burned until it was all gone. + +The family was sad. They had to get a new wall. But this time, the wall was not original. It was not made by the family. + +The new wall kept the family warm and safe. But they still missed the original wall that they had before. +Once upon a time, there were two friends – a boy and a girl. They lived on a farm and were best friends. +One day, the girl said to the boy, “I want to marry youâ€. The boy was very surprised, but he said yes. + +So the two friends decided to get married. They put a lot of hard work into it. They had to dig in the soil and make everything perfect. It was difficult but they did it. +Finally, their special day arrived and the two friends got married. Everyone was so happy for them! + +The boy and the girl went back to their farm, but this time they were husband and wife. They both worked hard to make sure the farm was successful. They were very happy and were always doing adventurous things together. + +The two friends will always remember their wedding day as a very special day. Even though it was difficult, they both knew it was worth it in the end. They will stay married forever and always be best friends. +Once upon a time there was a lay cat named Muffin. Muffin lived in the forest with her family. Every morning, Muffin would wake up early and go to help her family. She would lay down and keep her siblings warm while they slept. + +One morning, Muffin noticed something lying in the grass. It was a tiny mouse! Muffin was so helpful that she slowly walked next to the mouse and kept it safe from any harm. The mouse was very grateful, so grateful that it stayed with Muffin all day. + +The two of them had so much fun that day. They raced around the meadow and chased butterflies. They lay in the warm spring sunshine and snuggled close together. + +At the end of the day, Muffin told the mouse goodbye and asked it to stay safe. The mouse hugged Muffin and the two said goodbye until tomorrow. Muffin then went back to her family, happy to help another creature in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Mia. One day Mia wanted to go for a walk. Mia put on her nice shoes and her favorite coat. She ran outside and saw the wind blowing. It was so strong that it blew Mia's hat away. Mia noticed a charming flower in the garden. She bent down and smelled it - it was so sweet! + +Mia decided to go on an adventure. She ran around the garden, feeling the wind in her hair. After a while, Mia realized she was lost. Suddenly, the wind stopped. Mia listened carefully and heard the sound of chirping birds. She followed the birds and ended up back home, safe and sound. + +Mia was happy and learned a lesson. She realized that no matter how far she goes, she can always find her way home. +Once there was a girl named Rae. She was only three years old, but already very adventurous. One day, she wanted to spin around in circles. + +She ran to her garden and found a big, empty space. Then she started to spin! She spun very, very fast and round and round, with her arms in the air. She felt so happy and laughed as she spun! + +But then, Rae got so dizzy that she stumbled and fell. She couldn't get up, so she lay on the ground, laughing and spinning until she finally stopped. + +When Rae felt better, she stood up. Then she looked around and noticed that she had made a big, stupid circle in her garden. She laughed at her silly mistake and went inside for a rest. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved numbers. Every day she would look around her and count the things she saw. + +One day, she was counting the trees in the park when she saw a big frown on a boy's face. She went over to him and asked why he was so sad. He said he was looking for a very special number. + +The little girl asked if she could help him find the number, but he said no. She smiled at him and said it was okay. + +The little girl thought and thought, and then she had an idea. She showed him her thick pencil and asked the boy to draw the number he was looking for. + +The boy smiled and drew the number. He thanked the little girl and said she had helped him find it. The girl was so happy that she got to help the boy find his special number. +Bob the Brown Bear was having a stroll in the forest when he spotted something strange. It was a branch that was dancing around in a weird way. It seemed like the branch was trying to teach Bob something. + +Bob watched in amazement as the branch seemed to jumble and jive around. He couldn’t understand what the branch was trying to tell him. + +As Bob watched, the branch started hopping over to him. It hopped up to Bob and started teaching him how to dance. Bob was so surprised, but he started moving too. + +He moved his feet in circles and jumped around. The branch showed him how to do a funky twist and taught him how to do the butterfly. + +Soon, the branch and Bob were dancing together. It was so much fun. Bob learned a new dancing lesson from the weird branch. +Once upon a time, there was a fluffy sheep. He liked to wander the meadow, feeling the soft wool against his skin. He would walk around all day, exploring and playing. + +One day, he went for a walk in the woods. He saw something big and shiny, and he went over to investigate. It was a sharp rock! It hurt the wool on his feet, but he kept walking. + +The sheep was very sad when he made it back to the meadow. He could no longer feel the soft wool of the grass, but only the sharp pain from the rock. He decided to be more careful the next time he went exploring. + +He took some extra care not to get hurt. He found his way around with ease, and soon he was surrounded by fields of wooly warmth. The sheep smiled and gratefully walked through the meadows, enjoying the soft wool tickling his feet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was very small, like a spark. + +One day, Lucy went outside and saw a warm sun in the sky. She felt a spark in her heart and she became very happy. She ran around and around in the grass, feeling the warm sun on her skin. + +Finally, Lucy settled down in the grass. She watched the sun as it set in the sky and the night came. Everything was very still and quiet. + +But then, in the night sky, Lucy saw a spark in the stars. She knew it was a good spark because it was very warm and kind. Lucy knew it was a special spark and she felt happy again. + +The spark settled in the night sky and Lucy knew it was time to go home. She said goodbye to her spark, pleased with her discovery. She went to bed with a warm heart, happy in the knowledge that she had found a spark in the night sky. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy. She was 3 years old and loved to explore. One day, Amy noticed it was getting dark outside, so she called out for her mom. Mom came to find the little girl, and hugged her tightly. This made Amy feel safe and reliable. + +Next, they went outside and Mom showed Amy the night sky. All the stars twinkled and sparkled, and Amy felt brave enough to keep exploring. All around them, the darkness was like a cozy blanket. + +They explored the neighborhood together. Mom pointed out all the different animals, like toads and birds. Amy wanted to go say hello to them, but Mom said they were sleeping because it was so dark. + +Eventually, they made it back to Amy's house, and Mom gave the little girl a big, reassuring hug before she went in. This gave Amy the courage to explore and enjoy the darkness, because she knew her mom would always be there for her. +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted to plant a pumpkin. She went to the backyard to get a pumpkin ready to put in the ground. + +When she arrived at the backyard, she saw a box with something special inside. She opened the box and started to unpack it. Inside the box there was a big, round and orange pumpkin. + +The girl was very happy and she started to prepare the ground to put the pumpkin in. She made a big hole and placed the pumpkin inside. She was so dizzy with happiness! + +Then, she filled the hole with dirt and watered it until the pumpkin was happy in his new home. She went back to the house with a big smile and waited for the days to come to see the new pumpkin grow and enjoy its beauty. +Once upon a time there was a brave knight. He had a shiny sword and he was ready to fight. +Every morning he would get up and sing a happy song. He was so brave and strong. +One day he saw something hot in the sky. It was a dragon and it looked ready to fly. The knight decided he should go and fight the scary creature. He held his sword high, and started to sing. +The song was loud and it made the dragon run away. The knight was so proud and happy he shouted out with glee! He knew his sword, and singing had saved the day. +The brave knight kept on singing, and nobody ever bothered him again. He was the bravest knight in the land. +The End. +Once there was a number that was very weird. It was named the number one. +Every day the number one would go through the day doing a bunch of things. He was always so busy! +Then one day he decided to take a break and go on a journey. He wanted to explore the world and meet new things. +He traveled far and wide and finally he returned home. He was so excited to show everyone all the fun things he had seen and done. +He was so happy to be back and was glad he was able to explore the world and return home safely. +Once upon a time there was an old man. He lived all alone in a small house in the woods. Every day, he would go for a walk in the woods and pick up sticks. + +He was very creative and he had a special plan for the sticks. He collected them and when he had enough, he would scatter them around his house. This made the old house look differently every day. He enjoyed watching the scatter sticks make the old house look new and delightful. + +One day, the old man noticed a 3 year old child looking at all the sticks he had scattered around his house. The child had a sparkle in her eyes and seemed to like the old man's creativity. The old man asked the child to help him and together they started to scatter more sticks around the house. + +The more sticks they scattered, the bigger the house seemed! They were both very happy with the results. + +The old man and the 3 year old child became friends. They spent time together every day and played with the sticks. The old man's house was no longer just old, it was now creative, colourful and full of surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. Sue was very eager to explore the world. One day, Sue asked her mom if she could go to the shop. Her mom said yes! Sue was so excited she ran out of the door. + +At the shop, Sue saw many things she had never seen before. She couldn't wait to look around. She asked the shopkeeper if she could take a look. The shopkeeper smiled and said yes. + +Sue explored all the items in the shop. She asked her mom to buy her some treats. Her mom said no, but gave Sue a hug and said they could come back soon. + +In the end, Sue had learned a lot from her visit to the shop. She was exhausted, but eager to come back. Sue thanked the shopkeeper and waved good bye. +Once there was a little girl named Mina. One day, Mina went for a walk in the cold forest. As she walked, Mina heard a strange noise. She started to panic! She looked around for the source of the noise, but didn't see anything. All of a sudden, a magical creature appeared right in front of her. + +The creature had wings and sparkles allover it. Mina was so happy and excited! + +The creature looked at Mina and said "Hello! I have something special for you". It waved its hand and suddenly, a magical sparkly box appeared. It was full of candy, toys and funny things. Mina was so amazed by the magical box. + +The creature said that the magical box was a gift for her. Mina thanked her new friend and ran home with the box. + +Mina was so excited to open the magical box! She couldn't believe there was real magic in the box! +Mina had a lot of fun playing with her new magical gifts. She thanked the magical creature for her special gift and promised to come back soon. +Once there was a cat who lived in a big yellow house. The cat was very happy. One day, the cat saw a dog outside his house. The cat wanted to be friends with the dog, so he ran outside to meet him. + +The dog was very friendly. They played together for a long time. The cat was very happy. + +But then the cat's owner came home. She saw the dog and became very jealous. She wanted the dog to leave. So she served the dog some yummy treats, and he left. + +The cat was really sad. He wanted to play with his new friend. He tried to follow him, but the owner wouldn't let him. + +The cat was so sad, he refused to eat the treats his owner served him. He just wanted to go play with his new friend. +Once there was a small rose. It was beautiful, and very special. Every single day, a little girl named Lucy went outside to look at it. She loved it so much. + +One day, Lucy decided to record the rose. She went inside and got the recording machine. It was big, but she was able to carry it outside. She pointed the recording machine at the rose, and it recorded her voice. + +"This is the most beautiful rose I have ever seen," said Lucy. + +Then she stopped the recording machine and went inside. She wanted to remember this special moment forever. + +Every time Lucy looked at her recording, she was reminded of the small rose. She smiled and thought about how wonderful it was. +Once there was a dragon named Abbie who lived in a big garage. She loved playing with her dragon friends every day in the sun. + +One day, Abbie heard a loud noise outside and opened the door to look. She saw a big person acting rudely in the street. Her friends were scared and they all went back inside the garage. + +Abbie didn't like the person's behavior and decided to take action. She went back outside and used her dragon breath to scare the person away. + +Everyone was amazed at Abbie's bravery! Her dragon friends and all of the people in the street applauded. Abbie had helped make the street a nicer place again and everyone was very grateful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. Jane was very fancy. Everywhere she went, she wore pretty dresses. + +One day, Jane went to visit her friend, Tony. Jane was a bit worried because Tony was frowning. "Why are you sad Tony?" Jane asked. + +Tony sighed and told Jane that he had lost a very important message. Jane was very sorry. "Do not worry, we can find it!" Jane said. + +So they looked high and low until they found it! Tony was so happy; he smiled and gave Jane a big hug. + +As they walked back home, Jane told Tony that a fancy dress would help cheer him up. Tony laughed, "That sounds like a great idea!" So, they went shopping and Jane bought a fancy dress for Tony. + +From then on, Tony was happy. He and Jane would dress up fancy, go for fun adventures and never worry about being sad. +Timmy had a red ball. He loved to play outside with it. One day, as he was playing, the ball slipped out of his hand. It rolled down the hill and across the street. Timmy watched it go. He was very sad. + +The ball rolled until it stopped in front of the veterinarian's office. The veterinarian saw the ball and went outside to get it. He brought it back to Timmy and said, "It looks like your ball needs some help." + +Timmy came inside the veterinarian's office with the red ball. The veterinarian looked at the ball carefully and saw that it had a hole in it. He fixed the hole with some special glue. Then he gave the ball back to Timmy. + +Timmy was very happy to have his ball back. He thanked the veterinarian very much. Then he went home and played with his red ball. He was extra careful not to let it slip away again! +Once upon a time, there was a big tough garden. It was so tough that nothing grew in it. But one day, a farmer had an idea. He decided to replace the tough soil with new soil and plant some seeds. + +The farmer spent the whole day planting the seeds. Then he watched as the sun went down and the sunset filled the sky. He looked at his garden and smiled - he knew that the new soil would help the plants to grow. + +Months went by and the garden became full of bright flowers and yummy fruits. Everyone was so happy to have a garden full of such beautiful things. + +The tough soil had been replaced, and now the garden was full of life. The farmer and the people of the village were very happy as they watched the sun setting each night. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Ben. Ben was three years old and he lived with his family in a nice, happy house. Every week, Ben and his family attended a festival. At the festival, Ben received thoughtful gifts from his friends and family. He was so very excited! + +One day, Ben received a special gift - a big box with a bow on it. He ripped off the bow and opened the box to see what was inside. + +To Ben's surprise, inside the box was a beautiful train set! He was so excited! He quickly put the pieces together and raced around the room with his train. + +Ben was so happy to receive such a thoughtful gift. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a rich family who wanted to keep safe. So they decided to go camping. + +They brought a lot of things with them to protect themselves from the wild animals outside the camp. + +They had flashlights, warm blankets and even thick sticks they could use to keep them safe. + +At night they would make a big fire to keep the wild animals away. Then they would all huddle close together and sleep safe and sound. + +They had many fun adventures while camping and they were never scared as long as they had their protection around them. + +Whenever the family needed to be safe, they would always go camping! +Once upon a time there was a clever bear. He wanted to take a seat and asked a little girl if he could. The little girl was very sweet and said "Yes! Please have a seat!" + +The bear smiled and hopped up on the seat. It was so comfy, he decided to take a nap. While he was asleep, the little girl searched her room for something to give the bear as a thank you. + +She found some yummy treats and brought them to the bear. The bear was so happy he jumped up, gave the girl a big hug, and thanked her. + +Then the bear asked the girl, "Would you please help me find my way home?" The girl nodded and grabbed her coat. She took the bear's paw and showed him the way. + +The bear thanked her again and gave her a big, warm hug. They said their goodbyes and the clever bear went back home. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was called Jack and the other Bob. They liked playing together in the park. On one day Jack wanted to play with a squash. Bob did not like it and he started to hate it. + +Bob said "I hate squash, silly squash". Jack laughed because it was funny. The squash was round and green. + +Jack and Bob tried to play together with the squash. They threw it back and forth. They laughed and had lots of fun. + +When they finished playing with the squash, they hugged each other and said goodbye. Bob still said he hated the squash, but he had lots of fun, too. +Once upon a time there was a little chicken. The chicken was very wet one day, because it had been raining. + +The chicken's mommy showed it a puddle. It was very shiny and the water was cold. The chicken was happy and it jumped in to splash around. + +The chicken's mommy laughed and showed it how to splash with its wings. The little chicken started flapping and was having so much fun. + +Then, out of nowhere, a big dog showed up. The chicken was scared and ran away, but it was too wet and too slow. The big dog chased after it. + +The chicken's mommy quickly showed it how to find a safe place to hide. The little chicken ran into a bush and the big dog couldn't see it. + +The chicken was safe and its mommy was very proud. The end. +John and Sophie were playing in the park. They were so happy and excited. They ran around and laughed. Then, it started to rain. They laughed even more. John said “Let’s go on the slide!†+ +Sophie agreed. So, they ran over to the slide. But when they got there it was slippery. The rain had made it really icy. So, they couldn’t go on it. + +John said “Come on, let’s go to the swings!†So, they went over to the swings. They sat on the swings and watched the rain. + +Then, the rain stopped and the sun came out. John and Sophie laughed and shouted. They were so happy! They ran to the slide and had so much fun going up and down. They played until it was time to go home. +One beautiful day, Mary was out by the sea. The sun was shining and the waves were crashing against the shore. It felt so wonderful to be out there! + +Mary decided to serve her friends some snacks she had brought. They all had sandwiches and juice, and they were very happy. + +Then they went out to the beach to play. The sun was still shining, and the waves were still crashing against the shore. It was a perfect day to have some fun. + +Suddenly, Mary saw a big, beautiful wave come rolling in. Everyone cheered and laughed as the wave served them some fun! They ran into the water and jumped into the wave. What a perfect day it was! +Once upon a time, there was a furry carrot. It loved to pour out its love to those around it. One day, it decided to go on a drive. The furry carrot hopped into the car, and it was off! It drove around the town, looking at all the sights. It stopped at a park and waved at the children playing. As the furry carrot drove away, it remembered that it had forgotten something very important. It had forgotten to pour out its love to all of its friends! So, it decided to stop by each of the friends' houses and pour out its love. All the friends were so excited to see the furry carrot. They cheered and cheered as it hopped out of the car and poured out its love. It was a very happy day for the furry carrot, and all its friends. +Once upon a time there was a small boy named Jack. He always wanted an axe of his own! + +One day he asked his dad for an axe. His dad said yes, so Jack went outside to find one. He saw an axe in the garden and he quickly grabbed it. + +Jack wanted to use the axe, but he found it was too tough for him to swing it. He tried and tried, but the axe wouldn't move. + +He asked his dad for help. His dad said he need to be a bit tougher to use it, so he showed Jack how to swing the axe. + +Jack tried again and he was able to swing the axe! He was so happy! But then he started to swing it too fast and it almost got away from him. He knew he had to stop, so he put the axe down and went to tell his dad he had been a very brave boy. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a fox. He was very cute, and had an original tail. He wanted to show it off to the other animals. + +So he went for a walk. He felt happy and excited for all of the new things he might see. Eventually he made his way to a clearing. There, he found a rabbit and a squirrel. + +The fox showed off his original tail. The animals squealed in delight and ran around it, laughing. The fox felt so pleased to have friends that he danced and twirled. + +The rabbit wanted to see the fox's tail again, so they all went on a big adventure to the forest. There, they spun and twirled, chasing and playing together. By the end, they were so tired that they all fell asleep in a big pile. + +From then on, the fox, the squirrel and the rabbit were the best of friends, and they all had many more adventures together. Each time, the fox would proudly show off his original tail. +Nina and her mommy went on an adventure. First, Nina stopped in front of a big puddle of water. It was deep and thick. Mommy said it was time to get her boots. + +Nina smiled and opened the box. Inside was a pair of bright yellow boots! They had thick, squishy soles. Perfect for wading through the puddle! + +Mommy helped Nina slide her feet into the boots. When finished, Nina was ready. With a smile on her face, she plopped into the puddle. She squished her feet deep into the thick water. + +Mommy laughed and said, "Let's pour some extra water on your boots!" She grabbed a container and slowly poured water on Nina's boots. + +Soon, the bright yellow boots were filled with water. Nina loved it! She shouted and laughed with joy. + +Mommy smiled, proud of the adventurous Nina. Together, they waded in the puddle for the whole morning. Nina's boots were full of water -- and full of happiness! +Once upon a time, there was a strong pencil. But the pencil wasn’t happy because it was always being ignored. It felt so sad and helpless. So one day it decided to ask for help. It asked a fragile butterfly for help. + +The butterfly said, “No problem! I can help you.†Then the butterfly flapped its wings in the air. Suddenly its wings created a magical wind. + +The pencil was so happy that it forgot about feeling ignored. The magical wind moved the pencil to a beautiful garden. There were lots of colourful flowers and friendly animals. + +The pencil was so excited to explore the garden. It saw so many new things and made many new friends. Eventually, it forgot all about being ignored. The pencil was so happy again! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Rachel who wanted to watch the sunrise. Every morning she got up early and looked out of the window to see what the day would bring. One morning, when Rachel saw the sun coming up over the horizon, her heart filled with joy. She quickly finished getting dressed, then ran outside to enjoy the colourful view. + +Rachel took a deep breath and watched the colourful sunrise. It was so beautiful! She stood there for a while, watching the colours change, until it was time to go in. + +Rachel was a very flexible girl. She knew it was important to behave, even if sometimes she wanted to stay in the sun and play. So, she knew when it was time to go and listened carefully to her parents. They said it was time to come home, so Rachel turned around and went home. + +She looked out at the sunrise one last time, smiling and feeling satisfied that she had been able to enjoy its beauty. Rachel learned a valuable lesson that day - it's important to be flexible and always behave. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. Jack was small and fast, and Jill was big and strong. They liked to race each other around the garden. + +One day they had a special race with a unique prize. Whoever won the race would get to keep a weapon. Jack was very excited. He wanted to win the prize. + +On the day of the race, Jack asked his wise old grandmother for advice. She told him to use his fast feet and to use his brain. + +Jack listened to his grandmother and on the day of the race he zoomed around the garden. He was so fast that he won the race! Both Jack and Jill were happy. + +Jack was given the prize and he was so proud. He now had a special weapon which he treasured. His wise grandmother had given him good advice and he was very grateful. +Joey was a smart bear who loved Wednesday. Every Wednesday, he would get so excited. He would spray the grass with his garden hose and the trees with water too. It made the garden look so green and the flowers so bright and happy. Joey would wiggle and laugh and squeak, and dance around the garden as he sprayed. He would spray his friends with big hugs too, and they would laugh and cheer and jump around as they all got soaked in the fun. Joey loved to spray the garden on Wednesdays. It made him so happy. +Once there was a big house. It was filled with lots of people and their pets. One day, there was an emergency in the house. All of the people needed to leave quickly. + +They got their things and made sure everything was safe. Then they all attached the little pets to their collars with a thick rope, so no one would get lost. They hurried to the door and in no time at all they were off to find help. + +Once they were safe, they all looked around and sighed. Then they all thanked the thick rope for helping them stay together in the emergency. They would never forget the rope that helped them all stay together. +Once upon a time there was a big lake with lots of bubbles floating around. One day, a little girl wanted to dive into the lake and play with the bubbles. She shouted, "This looks like fun!" and jumped into the lake. + +The little girl splashed around and dove into the water. When she came up, there were lots of big bubbles around her. She laughed and giggled as the bubbles popped around her. + +The girl swam and dove for hours, playing with the big bubbles. She became the ruler of the underwater world and had a great time. + +When she was done, the little girl washed up and got out of the lake. She was sad to leave the big bubbles, but she was happy that she had made so many fun memories. +Once there was a little bird. He wanted to learn new things. He flew around looking for something unknown. One day, he saw a big green tree. He had never seen a tree before, so he wanted to learn about it. He flew up close and saw that the tree was full of yellow leaves. He explored and learned about the different shapes of the leaves. He also saw a small red bird perched on one of the branches. The little bird felt happy to have found something new. He learned a lot from the tree and the bird he saw there. He flew back to his nest, excited to tell his friends about the new thing he had learned. +Finally, Jack had work up the courage to look in the old garden shed. He had heard strange noises coming from it and he was curious. As he opened the door, he was surprised to see a small, miserable looking squash. He decided to pick it up and hold it close. Jack felt a strange warmth come over him and suddenly he felt much less miserable. + +He sat outside warming his squash for what seemed like hours. Soon enough the squash began to feel warmer and softer in his hands. Jack kept holding his squash and soon it started to become bigger and bigger. + +Finally, the squash was so big that when Jack held it, it filled his arms and chest. Jack carried his giant squash back to his house. From that day on, Jack always held his giant squash whenever he was feeling miserable. +Once upon a time, there lived two furry friends. One was a fox and the other was a rabbit. They lived in a beautiful valley and spent their days hopping around and exploring. + +One day, the rabbit noticed something unusual. It seemed like the fox was trying to tell him something, but he couldn't understand what. So he asked the fox, "What are you trying to tell me?". + +The fox pointed to the sky and said, "Listen. Can you hear it?" The rabbit listened very carefully and sure enough, there it was - a sound he had never heard before. It was a strange rhythm, coming from the other side of the valley. + +The rabbit was intrigued. He looked at the fox and said, "Let's go and see what it is!" So, the two furry friends followed the sound until they reached the source. + +Turns out, it was a group of birds, singing and chirping away! The fox and the rabbit sat and listened to their beautiful music. + +That day, the two furry friends learnt that if you listen carefully, you can sometimes hear the most magical things. +Once upon a time there was a boy. His name was Joe. He was very special because he was gifted. He had a red motorcycle. + +One day Joe wanted to feed the motorcycle something special. So he went to the store and bought some delicious food. + +He brought it back home and he fed the motorcycle with it. The motorcycle was so happy and it thanked Joe. + +The next day, Joe had an even better idea. He wanted to feed the motorcycle something even more delicious. + +So he found a very tasty treat and he brought it back home. He fed the motorcycle the treat and it was even happier than before! + +Joe and the motorcycle were very happy together. They enjoyed each other's company and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny bear named Max. He was a very curious bear and he wanted to explore the world. One day he decided to go outside to see what he could find. + +As he walked, he heard a strange noise coming from a bush. He decided to take a closer look, and he saw a tall, strange creature. It had a sad face, and a belly that shook whenever it moved. + +Max was scared at first, but it soon realised that the creature was nice. He asked if he could shake its hand. The creature said yes and smiled. + +Max was excited because he had never shaken hands with anyone unknown before. He asked the creature what its name was and it said it was called Taste. Max was delighted. + +He asked Taste what he could do, and Taste gave him an idea: he said he could lick the leaves from the bushes to see what they tasted like. Max thought this was a great idea and immediately began licking the leaves. + +Max was amazed. Every leaf he tasted was different and exciting. He discovered tastes he had never experienced before. + +Max was very happy. He thanked Taste for the wonderful adventure and waved goodbye. He ran home to tell his friends all about his unknown adventure. +Once upon a time there was a wise old bear. He was very kind and friendly and he wanted to help everyone. One cold winter day he saw a little bunny shivering and his paws were very cold. The wise old bear thought of something. He found a pair of mittens and he used his strong arms to lift them up in the air. He offered them to the little bunny, who was so happy and excited. + +The bunny smiled and said thank you to the wise old bear and put on the mittens. Now he was nice and warm again and he hopped away into the forest. The wise old bear watched the bunny hop away and he felt very satisfied. He had made the bunny very happy and that made him happy too. +Once there was an honest youth named George. He was an adventurous young man who liked to explore. One day, he went to the park to have some fun. + +He found a long piece of rope and decided to twist it around his arm. He spun around and around and twisted the rope like a spiral. He could feel the wind and his heart was racing. + +But suddenly, something unexpected happened. He got too dizzy and he started to twist and tumble on the grass. He laughed and he laughed. + +He felt so young and happy. The sun was shining and he felt free. He spent the whole day playing on the grass, twisting and turning. He had a wonderful day! +Once upon a time, a clever little fish named Tuna needed to hang up his clothes. So, he swam around looking for something to hang them on. But, he couldn't find anything. + +Finally, he spotted a tall coral. "This is perfect!" he said. He grabbed a stick from the seabed and used it to hang his clothes on the coral. + +He smiled as he admired his work. His clothes were all hung up, neat and tidy. + +Tuna was so happy with his solution. He was so clever! He swam away, content with his work. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a harsh pony. He served others all day long. He pulled a cart and took people on rides. He worked so hard that he was always tired. + +One day, the pony got a break. The master said, "Go play!" The pony was so happy. He began to gallop through the fields. He galloped faster and faster, until he reached a pond. He saw some other ponies playing. So, he joined them. + +They splashed in the pond, and the harsh pony got a chance to relax. He was so happy to be able to play in the sun. He became friends with the other ponies, and they all ate some sweet grass. + +Then, it was time for him to go back to work. He said goodbye to his new friends and trotted away, back to serving others. But this time, he had a smile on his face. +Mama had a reliable automobile and she always drove it carefully. She wanted to protect her car so she made sure to lock it every time she left it. But one day, something strange happened. When Mama finished shopping, she got into her automobile and it was gone. Mama was so scared, but she didn't give up hope. + +Mama called the police and they sent a car to look for her automobile. They drove all around the city, but they couldn't find it. Mama was sad, but she kept praying. Suddenly, the police saw Mama's car parked in front of a store. Mama was so excited and thanked the police for protecting her car! They gave her a big hug and the police drove away. + +Mama returned home happy. She was so glad that she could drive her reliable automobile again. now she makes sure to protect it every day. +Once upon a time there lived a poor inch. He was so small that he had to crawl from one place to the next. Every day he would crawl through the tall grass and search for something to eat. + +One day he found a yummy berry to snack on. He crawled up to the berry, but it was stuck to the branch! He worked for a long time trying to pull it off, but it wouldn't budge. + +Suddenly, he felt a gust of wind. He looked up and saw a butterfly. The butterfly fluttered around the branch and carefully moved the berry away from the branch. + +The inch was so happy. He thanked the butterfly, grabbed the berry, and crawled away. The inch had a delicious snack and found a friend that day. All thanks to the kind butterfly! +Once upon a time there was a bee called Buzzy. Buzzy loved honey and was very happy to have it. Buzzy liked to fly around and collect honey from the flowers. One day Buzzy had so much honey that he couldn't carry it all! + +Buzzy had an idea. He flew to his friend Butters the caterpillar. Butters had a car, so Buzzy asked if he could help. Butters said yes and got into the car. Butters put the car into reverse and drove backwards till they were by a big tree with lots of flowers. + +Butters put the car in park and helped Buzzy load the honey into the car. Then they drove the honey back to the hive. All the other bees were amazed and so happy to see the honey! Everyone said thank you to Butters and Buzzy. They had a big celebration with honey cakes and everyone was very happy. The End. +Nick was walking in the park when he saw a cop. The cop had something in his hand. Nick asked the cop what it was and the cop said it was a flexible thing. + +Nick was very curious and asked if he could touch it. The cop said it was okay, but only if he reversed it. Nick did as he was told and held the flexible thing up to the sky. All of a sudden, the sky changed from blue to yellow and the birds flew backwards! + +Nick was so excited that he laughed and shouted! The cop was surprised and asked Nick what was going on. Nick explained that he had reversed the flexible thing and made the sky change colour. + +The cop was astonished at Nick's clever ideas. He thanked Nick for the fun and gave him a thumbs up. Nick grinned and went on his way, feeling very proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to find a special costume for her birthday party. She asked her mom to go shopping, but Mom said no. The girl kept begging until finally Mom gave in and took her to the store. + +When they got there, the girl's eyes sparkled. She saw the most amazing costume. It was pink with sparkles and smelled spicy. The cost was too much to pay though so they had to leave the store empty handed. + +The girl was disappointed, but Mom said, "We can make you a costume at home. It won't be as nice, but it will be special." So they gathered materials and Mom got to work sewing. + +When the costume was finished, the girl was so excited. It wasn't quite as nice as the store costume, but it was perfect for her. Mom had even added a few extra touches, like spicy ribbons and sparkles. + +The girl was so happy that Mom spoiled her. She wore her special costume to the birthday party, feeling like a princess. +Once there was a lazy bear named Dan. He lived in the woods and loved to eat minerals. One day he decided to go outside to look for his favorite mineral. He searched high and low but couldn't find it. + +He was about to give up when he noticed a mineral that looked like his favorite. He reached out to grab the mineral, but it suddenly moved away! Dan realized that it was a friendly badger. + +The badger said, "I will not give you my mineral. It's mine!" Dan was sad, but he understood why the badger refused. + +The badger smiled. "If you really want the mineral, you'll need to take it from me," he said. Dan was scared, but he was also determined. He knew he had to try. He lunged forward and tried to grab the mineral, but the badger was too quick and he ran away. + +Dan was disappointed, but he knew that the badger was only being protective of his mineral. He learned an important life lesson about friendship. He had refused to give up and it was a good thing! He smiled and knew that he'd always remember the lazy badger and his mineral. +Once upon a time, there was a calm mommy who promised to take her little boy to the west. The boy was so excited to go. + +He smiled and hugged his mommy as they left the house. Together, they walked and walked to the west. It was a long way, but the boy was happy. + +When they arrived, the boy saw the most beautiful sight. The sun was setting in the west and the sky was glowing pink. He laughed and ran around, enjoying the calm breeze. + +Mommy and her boy stayed in the west until the sun went down. Then they hugged and she told him: “It’s time to go home. I promise we will come back soon!†+ +The boy smiled, knowing that what his mommy said was true. They held hands and walked back home, where the little boy was warm and safe. +One day, a little boy was walking through the forest when he saw something strange. It was a monster! He was so scared he started to crawl back home. But the monster followed him, so the little boy crawled even faster. He was getting more and more frustrated! + +He kept crawling and crawling until he reached his house. He opened the door and ran inside. The monster banged on the door and kept trying to get in. The little boy was trembling with fear! + +But then he remembered his mom had told him that monsters can't come inside if you close the door tight and make a wish. So he closed the door tight and made a wish that the monster would go away. + +He waited a few moments, and then opened the door. The monster was gone! He was so relieved! He knew that monsters weren't so scary after all. +Little Jimmy wanted to go on a trip, so he packed all his things in his luggage. His mother smiled and gave him a hug, telling him she was so lucky to have a loyal son like Jimmy. + +Jimmy began his trip and he made lots of friends. He played in the park, went swimming and even went to the movies. But one day, as Jimmy was exploring a new town, his luggage broke. He was very sad and didn't know what he was going to do. + +Luckily, Jimmy remembered that he was loyal. He decided to ask his new friends for help. They all thought it was a good idea and soon they were able to fix the luggage using a few pieces of string. Jimmy was very happy and thanked all his friends. + +Jimmy went on his journey and all his belongings were safe and secure in his newly fixed luggage. He was very loyal and thankful for all the help he got from his friends. It was an amazing trip and he would never forget it. +Once there was a fierce goose who lived on a farm. Every day the goose would complain that his pond was too small. He wanted a bigger pond to play in! One day, a kind farmer decided to help the goose. He built the goose a big and beautiful pond. Now the goose can swim and play every day. He is no longer complaining and is very happy! +Once upon a time there was a frog. He was green, like the grass. He lived in a pond with lots of other frogs. + +One day he wanted to explore. He decided to climb up to the top of a big hill. So he hopped up, and up, and up, until he reached the top. + +At the top of the hill was a car! The car was bright red, and it had something shiny on the front. The frog hopped closer and saw it was a horn. +Then the frog had an idea. He wanted to honk the horn! So he hopped up onto the car, and he reached for the horn. + +The frog was so excited! He demanded that the horn make a sound. He pressed the horn, and it made a loud "honk" noise! The frog was so proud of himself and he hopped back down the hill, smiling all the way. +Once upon a time there was a special man. He had a job to deliver televisions and it made him very happy. He would deliver light televisions to happy people. Everywhere he went people smiled – it was very nice. + +One day the special man had to deliver a very big television. He loaded it onto his truck and drove to the happy house. It was very hard to get it inside, but with some help, he managed to place the television in the living room. Then he plugged it in and it lit up – it was a bright, light television. The happy people were so excited. + +The special man was happy too, because he knew he had delivered a nice surprise. It was a very good feeling to make people smile. From that day on, the special man enjoyed his job even more. He loved to deliver light televisions to happy people. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was only three years old, but she was already in school. At school, all the pupils were supposed to be quiet and listen carefully. But Jane did not like to be quiet. Instead, she complained a lot. + +One day, her teacher, Miss Emma, said "Jane, why do you keep on complaining?" But Jane did not answer. She just kept on complaining, louder and louder. + +Miss Emma was very angry and said, "This complaining has gone on for too long! You must be quiet now!" + +But Jane just kept on complaining. So, Miss Emma gave her a big time out. Jane had to sit in the corner for a long time and be quiet there until she was ready to stop complaining. + +At last, Jane stopped complaining. When she was ready, she came back to her seat and started to listen quietly. And from that day onwards, Jane was a very quiet pupil. +Once there was a man who had a clever truck. Every day he used his truck to help people move things around. One day, the man had to go away. He left his truck for a long time. + +When he came back he was very happy because his clever truck was still there! He had missed it a lot and was very glad to see it again. He got in the truck and drove back home. + +When he arrived, he was very excited to tell his friends that his truck had returned! They were so happy for him and congratulated him on having a clever truck. + +From that day on, the man and his truck did lots of fantastic things together. +Once there was a dog and his name was Max. He was very brave and loved to travel around the world. He wore a shiny blue collar which always sparkled in the sun. + +One day Max was in the park when he met a cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was very selfish and she wanted all of the treats for herself. She shouted at him, 'Go away! These are my treats!' + +Max was sad and he decided to travel away. He visited lots of different places and met lots of new animal friends. Everywhere he went, he showed them his shiny blue collar. + +Max ended up having some wonderful adventures and collected lots of very special memories. He was no longer alone and Fluffy’s mean words were quickly forgotten. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy carpet. It was so big and colourful. One day, it wanted to go on a trip. + +So it began to move. It rolled and rolled and rolled until it reached a big room. There was a window and a door. It was excited. + +The carpet kept rolling, in and out of the room. It rolled and rolled until it reached a big box. It peeked and saw lots of toys inside. The carpet was so happy, it started to jump. + +The toys were excited too. They all started to jump, getting higher and higher. Finally, they reached the window. They all waved goodbye and started to fly away, one by one. + +The fancy carpet was sad to see them go. But it was happy to see that they had reached the sky. And it stayed in the big room, dreaming of its own adventures. +Once upon a time there was a team of four friends. They were very busy trying to unlock a special box. +The four friends worked together for days, but the box wouldn't open. They tried so hard, but all their efforts were in vain. + +Time passed until one day, one of the friends said "Aha!" He had an idea. He said, "I think we should pull the key at the same time!" + +So the four friends tried it and sure enough, the box unlocked easily. Inside the box they found lots of toys and they were so happy. They played with their new toys all day. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big land. It was a land of love. Everywhere was pink and sparkly, and everyone who visited loved it too. + +One day, there were two special kids. They were very young and were only three years old. Together, they loved the land. They ran, jumped, laughed and explored. They found the most beautiful, pink flowers, and enjoyed playing in the sun. + +Their day was full of fun. The two friends were so happy that they hugged tightly and laughed. They knew that each day in the land was full of happiness and love. + +The two kids returned home that night from their special day in the land of love. They were excited to come back again and explore and have more fun. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to explore and discover new things. Every day she would go out to the forst and look for yummy things to eat. + +Today Lucy was very hungry. She saw some berries on a bush and got very excited. She carefully picked the yummy berries, popped one in her mouth and smiled. She then decided to take the rest of the berries home so she could eat them later. + +When she arrived home, she decided to put the berries on a plate and put them in the sun to dry a bit. She watched for a few moments and then went off to play. After a couple of hours, she came back to take a look. THe berries had dried up and were now crunchy. She gave them a little taste and smiled as they were now even yummier than before. + +Lucy was so glad that she had given her berries a bit of sunshine - because now they were perfectly dried and delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who went on a journey. He had lots of fun and saw lots of different things. He saw a big tree, a bright sun, and friendly animals. Everywhere he went, he met new people who taught him about the world. + +On the journey, the little boy wanted to stay. He stayed in a new town and explored everything there. He tried different foods, heard different sounds, and saw different colors all around him. + +At the end of the journey, the boy was so glad he had stayed. He learned so much and had lots of fun. He always looked back on that journey and remembered how wonderful it was! +Once there was a puppy. He was small and fluffy and brown. His name was Fluffy. + +One day, Fluffy was out playing in the backyard. He watched the birds in the sky and the bees in the flowers. He wanted to chase them, but he didn't know how! + +Suddenly, he saw something he'd never seen before. It was a small bone. He was so curious, he went to take a closer look. He sniffed it and saw that it was open. He wanted to play with it, so he picked it up in his mouth and carried it over to a nearby bush. + +He started to play with the bone, he rolled it around and watched it go between his paws. He was having lots of fun! Then, he saw a cat in the distance and he ran into the house, carrying the bone in his mouth. + +Fluffy's owner smiled at him and said: "You found a great bone!" Fluffy was so happy that he had found something new. He would keep the bone safe from now on and play with it whenever he wanted to. +Once upon a time there was a big empty ship. It sailed on the sea every day, looking for something fun. One day, the ship saw a big jump in the water. The ship wanted to see what it was, so it dived in. + +When the ship got to the bottom, it saw lots of bright colours, and fish swimming all around. The ship was so excited and started to explore. It swam around for a long time, until it found something shiny and new. + +The ship reached out and touched it. It was a giant pearl. The ship was happy, so it dived back up to the top to show it to all its friends. + +When the ship got back up to the surface, it was so full of joy. It sailed away into the sunset, with the pearl still in its hands. +One day, Mary and her little brother Sam were walking down the street. Suddenly, Mary saw a penny on the ground. She bent down to pick it up. As she picked it up, the penny split into two pieces! + +Mary and Sam looked at the penny that was now split in two. It was so thick that it would not stick back together. Mary was sad because she did not have a penny anymore. + +But then Sam had an idea. He took the two halves of the penny and put them into his pocket. He said that the two halves would keep each other company. + +Mary laughed and smiled. She was happy that her brother could bring a smile back to her face. They continued walking down the street, with the two halves of the penny safely tucked away in Sam's pocket. +Once there were two people, a young one and an elderly one. The elderly one wanted to go on the train, so they took the young one to the train station. When they got there the elderly one had no luggage, so the young one had to carry it. + +When they got to the ticket window, it was empty. The elderly one shrugged and said they could just get in and find a seat. So they got on the train, found a seat and waited. + +Suddenly, the train started moving. The elderly one looked happy and smiled. They said that the train was taking them away to a new place. The young one smiled too, because they were happy to help the elderly one. + +Both of them watched out the window as the world outside flew by, each looking forward to the new adventures ahead. +Once there was a little girl who needed a skirt. She did not have a skirt of her own. So she asked her mum for a skirt. Her mum said yes. She took her to the shop and the little girl picked a yellow skirt. It was a very pretty skirt. + +The little girl was very happy to have a yellow skirt. She danced around and twirled in it. She was so pleased with her skirt. Every day she would put on her yellow skirt and run around the house with it. + +The little girl's mum saw how much the yellow skirt meant to her and bought her more yellow clothes to match her new skirt. The little girl was very happy. + +Sometimes the little girl needed to do jobs around the house so she put on her yellow skirt and got to work. She was very proud of her yellow skirt and felt it made her look important. + +She loved wearing her yellow skirt, it made her feel special. She thought she looked very pretty in it, just like a princess. She was so happy she had a skirt of her own. +Once there was a girl. She was very hungry. She wanted to taste something good. So she went to the kitchen. She opened the fridge and saw some soup. It looked pale. She took the soup and put it on the table. + +Then she went to the TV. She switched it on and there were some cool cartoons. She was very excited. She turned on the TV and started watching the show. + +But then she realized she was still hungry. She was so excited that she forgot to eat her soup! She quickly tasted the soup. It was delicious. She liked it a lot. She licked the bowl clean. + +The girl was very happy now. She switched off the TV and went to play with her toys. She had a great evening. +Once upon a time there was a hunter. He was very tired and decided to take a nap in the woods. He found a nice spot and lay down. He felt warm and cozy and soon fell asleep. The hunter slept for a long time. + +When he woke up, it was already dark outside. The hunter was very confused and scared. He had no idea where he was. He looked around and saw that he was deep in the woods. He felt so miserable and alone. + +The hunter was very scared but he kept walking. He tried to find his way home. After walking for a long time, he finally saw a light in the distance. The hunter started running towards the light. Soon he realised that it was his home. + +The hunter was so happy and relieved when he reached his home. He hugged his family and went inside to have a good night's sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a magical creature. It was playful and spun around in the air. When it spun, it made the prettiest colours which filled the sky. One morning, the magical creature decided to rise up into the clouds – high into the sky above. + +On its way up, it kept flying higher and higher until it disappeared out of sight. But then, little by little, the creature began to fall down again. It twisted and turned in the breeze and the colours shone so brightly. + +Finally, it landed back on the ground. Everyone was so excited to see the playful creature return. They could feel the magic that it brought with it and they all smiled. The magical creature continued spinning and making the most beautiful colours, bringing joy to the world. +Once there was an elderly lady who was walking down the street. She walked into a garden and saw a big crack in the ground. She tried to fix the crack by taking off her shoe and slapping it down on the crack. But the crack still wouldn't close. + +Suddenly, a small bird flew down and placed a pebble on the crack. The bird chirped and the crack slowly began to close. The elderly lady was so happy! She thanked the bird for being so kind and helping her fix the crack. + +The bird chirped again and flew away. Now the crack was gone and the elderly lady continued walking down the street with a smile on her face! +Once upon a time, there was a very chubby girl. Every day she wanted to go for a swim. One day, her mom said yes and she was so excited! She put on her swimsuit and jumped in the water. + +The chubby girl swam around. She swam real fast, like a fish! Then, a big fish came and tried to slap her! She was scared but she got away. + +After a while, she was so tired from swimming, so she took a break. She wanted to sleep, so she went back to the beach. She told her mom what happened and her mom said, "That was a brave thing you did!" + +The chubby girl was very happy and she went back in the water to swim some more. She had lots of fun that day, and she never forgot the big fish! +One winter day, three little friends decided to go for an adventurous journey. It was cold outside, so they wrapped up warm in blankets and hats. + +The first stop was a big hill, and they began rolling down it laughing and joking. When they reached the bottom, they cheered! + +Next, they made their way to the park. It was very exciting! They took turns running around the trees and sliding on the slippery slide. They even made up funny jokes along the way. + +Finally, they arrived back home tired but happy. All in all, it had been a very adventurous winter day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Amy. She was very anxious to get her package in the mail. One day, she was walking to the mailbox to see if it had arrived when she sneezed. All of a sudden, the package was at her feet! Amy was very happy and happily carried the package home. She opened it up and there were lots of fun things inside! Everything made her happy and she was no longer anxious. The end. +Henry was very restless. He had been waiting so long to enter his first airport. Finally, his family arrived at the airport. Henry looked around and saw all kinds of interesting things. He could see planes taking off and landing. He wanted to go walk and explore, but his parents said he had to stay close. Henry excitedly watched all the people walking around the airport. Everything looked so big and he couldn't wait to show his friends. Finally, they got to their gate and they entered the plane. Henry was so excited to take off. He looked out his window and waved goodbye to the airport. He couldn't wait to show his friends all the amazing places he would visit! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was only three years old. Mary was in her kitchen playing with her toys. She was having a great time until she heard a noise. The noise made Mary very worried. + +She looked around the kitchen but couldn't see what was making the noise. Suddenly she heard the noise again! But this time, it was louder. Mary stayed very still and listened. Then she heard the noise again, but closer this time. + +Mary became very worried so she ran to get her mommy. When she found her mommy, she told her what she had heard. Her mommy listened carefully and then said, "It's ok. I'm sure it's nothing to worry about. Come on, let's find out what it is." + +So Mary and her mommy walked back to the kitchen carefully. When they opened the door, they saw a mouse! Mary's mommy quickly got a broom and shooed it out the door. + +Mary was relieved, knowing that everything was ok again. She learned an important lesson - to remain calm and not get worried. +Once upon a time there was a family. They were so happy and they smiled lots. Every morning, the family would wake up and hug each other. + +One day, the family wanted to go on a slow walk. Together they walked around their garden. They looked at all the pretty flowers, the trees, and the sky. The family reminded each other to look around and to be happy. + +On their walk, they saw a bird flying in the sky. They watched it until it flew away. They noticed that the bird was going slow. They held hands and smiled together. + +The family went home and hugged each other again. They were reminded once more how much they loved each other. +Mama was in the kitchen. She was preparing the chicken. She put some hot oil in a pan and added the chicken. She stirred it around and made sure it was nice and hot. + +Then Mama added some vegetables to the pan. She stirred them around too. Mama sprinkled some spices on top. The smell was so good! + +After Mama finished preparing the chicken, she put it on the table. She said, "Come for dinner time!" + +The family sat around the table. Everyone was so hungry. Mama said, "Let's eat!" Everyone ate the hot chicken with the vegetables. It tasted delicious! + +After dinner, Mama said, "That was yummy! Great job, Mama!" Everyone agreed and thanked Mama for her delicious food. +Once upon a time there were two friends. They were best friends who loved to play together. +One day, they wanted to play a game of fight. They each had a weapon. One had a stick and the other had a smooth stone. +They faced each other and prepared to fight. They each held their weapon in their hand. Then they both ran at each other and started to fight. +The fight was fierce, but in the end, the friend with the stick won, as it was a much better weapon. +The other friend was sad at first, but then they both laughed and went back to playing. +Once upon a time there was a young bear. She was fierce and brave but she had something she needed. She was sad because she didn't have it. Then one day, a kind fair came along. The fairy saw the young bear and said, "You look so fierce. What do you need?" The young bear thought for a moment and smiled. She said, "I need a home and some friends to play with." The fairy waved her wand and a house for the young bear appeared. The young bear was so happy she hugged the fairy. Just then some other bears appeared - it was the young bear's new friends. Now the young bear had a home and some friends to play with. The young bear was very happy and fierce. +Peter had a big need: he wanted a flute. He knew it would be special and wonderful. Every day, he asked his parents for a flute, but they said no. + +One night, Peter went for a walk. He met a man who looked very kind, but he had a harsh voice. The man said he could help Peter get a flute. Peter was so excited and thanked the man. + +The man took Peter to a shop with many flutes. Peter was so excited. He picked out the best flute and smiled. + +Finally, Peter had his flute. He couldn't stop smiling as he carried it home. He knew he needed a flute and now he had one. +Once there was a duck who lived in the west. He was very excited about going on a journey to gain something special. + +The duck started walking and he was feeling very uncomfortable in the hot sun. But he kept going, even when his feet felt tired. + +Finally, he arrived at a big pond. He could see all sorts of creatures swimming around. He took a deep breath and jumped in. + +The duck decided to stay in the pond and he quickly gained lots of friends. He was happy and soon forgot about why he had come in the first place. That special thing he was looking for was not worth it after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lacy. She was only three. One day, she wanted to learn about math. But she soon found out it was too hard and expensive. She was very sad. + +Then, Lacy's mommy said it was time to go to the magic shop. Lacy was very excited! + +At the magic shop, Lacy found a special book. It was filled with fun math activities that she could do. Lacy's mommy paid the expensive price for the book, and Lacy took it home. + +Once she got home, Lacy immediately opened the book and got to work. She found learning math was much easier with the book. She practiced and practiced until she finally mastered all the math lessons. + +When she was done, Lacy was very happy. She thanked her mommy for getting her the special book. She put the book away in her room, knowing that it would help restore her love of math. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old. Her name was Jane. + +Jane had a special journal. Every night before bed, she would dress in her favourite pyjamas and sit with her journal. In it, she wrote all her happy thoughts. All her dreams and all her hopes. It made her so very lucky. + +Every morning before breakfast, Jane would dress in her fun clothes. She could choose from a lot of pretty dresses. Each one was prettier than the last. + +In the afternoons, Jane would get to wear her special dress. It was yellow and beautiful. She felt like the luckiest girl alive! + +When the evenings came, Jane would dress in her pyjamas and sit with her journal. She loved to write down all her wishes. One day, they would all come true. + +That's why she was so lucky. +Once upon a time there was an old man. He had a true yellow box. The box was very special. + +Every day the old man would take the box outside. He would open it and send a yellow bird into the sky. + +The bird flew so high, it was almost like a star in the sky. But then it would return to the box. + +The old man was very happy to see the bird come back each time. He would pet the feathers and whisper sweet words to it before sending it away again. + +The old man and the yellow bird were the best of friends. Even though the bird couldn't stay too long, it knew it was loved true. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Anne. Anne was very happy. She liked to play all day. + +One day, Anne decided to make some soup. She put in onions, carrots, potatoes and a special ingredient. + +When it was time to stir the soup, Anne had an idea. She wanted to part it. So she got a big spoon and stirred it in two different directions. + +The soup turned out to be very yummy. The two parts were even more playful together than before. Anne had lots of fun eating. She knew that two parts made the soup even better. + +Anne was very pleased and couldn't wait to make more soup. She was sure that she could part it and make it even more yummy. +Mommy was explaining to Jane why the family had to go to the store. + +"We're going to the store, Jane," explained Mommy, "because we need food to stay healthy and happy." + +Jane was happy and excited to be going somewhere in the family's smooth automobile. + +They drove to the store where they got lots of things. Mommy put one of the bags in the back of the automobile. Jane watched as they drove away. + +On their ride home, Jane asked Mommy why they had to go to the store. + +"Because we need food to make us strong and healthy," Mommy explained. "And we need food to make us happy!" + +Jane smiled and nodded. She loved learning about new things and enjoyed the smooth ride home in the family's automobile. +Once there was a wise tutor who let a 3 year old child learn. He taught the child to read and write with fun and simple games. The child was very happy and eager to learn, and the tutor was very pleased with the progress he made. + +The tutor let the child explore a library of books full of stories and facts. He watched as the child touched the books and looked at all the colors, shapes, and sizes. He even let the child explore fun websites that taught science and math games the child could play and learn from. + +The tutor was wise and knew how to make learning fun for the 3 year old. They played and laughed together as the tutor showed the child how much fun it can be to learn. + +The 3 year old loved learning from his wise tutor. He looked forward to their time together and was amazed at how much he was able to learn. +Once there was a boy named Tom. He was 3 years old and he loved to join in lots of different activities. + +One day Tom decided to make a salad. He went to the kitchen and got a bowl. He put some lettuce, carrots and tomatoes into the bowl. + +Then he went outside to pick some leaves from the trees. He put these leaves in the bowl too. Finally, Tom added some dry herbs from the pantry. + +He stirred the salad and it looked delicious. He asked his mum and dad to join him so they could eat the salad together. His mum and dad said yes and they all enjoyed the salad together. Yum! +Once upon a time there was a baby who loved to play. One day the baby's room had a special surprise - a new wall with a fun pattern. The baby noticed it had lots of colours and shapes, so the baby thought it was really cool. The baby asked mommy what the pattern was called. Mommy said it was a creative pattern. + +Next, the baby asked mommy if they could replace it with something else. Mommy explained that the wall was special and didn't need replacing. But then mommy said that the baby could make changes to the pattern by being creative. + +The baby started to be creative by making a very special pattern with the colours. Soon the whole wall changed and was full of the baby's special pattern. The baby was so proud! Mommy was so proud too! Everyone was excited to see the creative pattern the baby had made. +Once upon a time there was a fancy goat. The goat lived in the woods and loved to scatter around the field. One day, the goat got a special treat that made it very, very happy. It was a bunch of colorful apples, which the goat happily scattered throughout the woods. Every day the goat came back to eat the apples, until one day all the apples had been eaten up. The goat was so happy that it skipped and danced around until nightfall. It was a magical day for the fancy goat who had a very full tummy! +Once upon a time there was a big, wide forest and a lion lived there. He was the king of the forest and he wanted to get to his goal. But it was far away and he wasn't sure how he would get there. + +So he looked around and he saw a river that was too deep and too fast for him to cross. He growled, he grumbled and he roared! He was so frustrated he didn't know what to do. + +Then, he saw a wide bridge off in the distance, so he ran to it and looked across. He could see his goal and he knew he could make it. He gave a loud roar and started to run across the bridge. + +It was a long run, but he made it to his goal. He was so excited and he roared out a big cheer! The end. +One day there was a woman. She was amazing. She was so kind and so strong. Everywhere she went people smiled at her. She made them happy. + +She had an idea. She wanted to make the world a better place. So she used her amazing power! She made sure that everyone around her was taken care of. She brought smiles to everyone's faces. + +She worked hard and she always made sure everyone was ok. One day, a special thing happened. Everyone was so happy that the woman was around! They all cheered for her. + +The woman was amazing. She helped make the world a better place. Everyone was so thankful for her and she was so happy. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, an old man wanted to prepare something special. He went to the store to buy something expensive. He looked at all of the items, but he couldn’t decide which one to choose. + +Suddenly, he found an old something on the shelf. It looked very special and he thought it would be perfect. He paid for it and took it home. + +When he got home, he started to prepare the special old something. He mixed ingredients together to make something awesome. After he was done, it looked delicious! + +The old man shared it with all of his friends. They were all so excited and said it was the most delicious thing they had ever tasted. They were so happy and said the old man was very clever for preparing such an expensive and special meal. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a boy and a girl. Every day the two friends would play together. + +One day, the girl asked the boy for help. She said she wanted to separate her clothes. The boy said yes and the two got to work. + +They took all the clothes and started sorting them. Some were put in one pile and others in another. The two friends worked together as a team and soon there were two separate piles of clothes. + +The boy was very proud of the work they had done. The girl said thank you, she was very happy. Then they hugged and the boy thanked the girl for being such a friendly friend. + +The two then went back to playing together, happy they had been able to help each other. +Once upon a time there was a fragile bird. She wanted to play a game with her friends, but they refused her. She felt very sad. + +So, she decided to fly away, all alone, and find some new friends to play with. Eventually, she found a group of birds who agreed to play her game. + +The birds started to play the game. Every time someone got the right answer, they got a score. The fragile bird was very proud of herself when she was able to give the correct answer and scored a point. + +The fragile bird was so happy that these new friends accepted her that she refused to ever leave them again. She and her new friends continued to have fun playing their game every day. + +The End. +A young girl loved to wander around her garden. In the garden, there were plenty of flowers and birds chirping. One day, she saw a cute little puppy walking on the grass. She thought it was adorable, so she went to the pup and petted it. The pup was friendly and belonged to her. She took the pup inside, and her mum said she had to find a price for it. + +The young girl worked hard to find the price for the pup. She collected enough coins from outside to pay for it. Once the pup had a price, her mum said that the pup belonged to her and she was very happy. + +She took the pup for a walk every day. She loved seeing the pup running around and playing with the other animals in the garden. Everywhere the pup went, people said it was adorable. + +The pup belonged to the young girl and she was very happy. She showed the pup love and care, and they became best friends. +One day, a little girl named Lucy was in her backyard with her mom. Lucy had a big rake. Mom said Lucy should use the rake to clean up the leaves. But when Lucy started raking, something scared her. She looked up and saw a light in the sky. It was a big, shiny airplane. Lucy was so excited. She dropped the rake and jumped up and down with joy. As the airplane flew higher and higher, the light became tiny and disappeared into the sky. Lucy smiled, picked up her rake and went back to picking up leaves. She wasn't scared anymore. +Once upon a time there was a little mouse. It was slow and it liked to soak up the sun. It had been a long day, and the mouse wanted to take a nice, long nap. + +So, the mouse found a spot of warm sunshine and it lay down in the grass. Soon, it was snoring away, soaking up the warm rays. + +It didn't last long, though. Suddenly, the mouse was yanked away. It had been caught by a big hand! The mouse was so scared! + +But the kind hand put the mouse in a nice, warm bath. The water was so soothing, and the mouse no longer felt afraid. It floated and soaked in the bubbly water until it was nice and clean. + +Then the hand gently dried the mouse off and put it back in the grass. It fell asleep again, soaking up the warm sunshine. From then on, the little mouse felt safe and happy—it had a warm bath, and a nice place to soak up the sun. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to catch things. One day she went for a walk in the park and saw a brightly coloured butterfly. She ran after it, trying to catch it, but it flew away. + +Next, she saw a big red dragonfly buzzing around. She thought it looked very attractive and she wanted to catch it. But it was so fast that she couldn't reach it. + +Finally, the girl saw a ladybug. It was slow and easy to catch. She reached out her hands and was able to catch it. She was so happy and held it in her hands all day, watching it fly around and enjoying its beauty. +Max and his family went to the park one day. Max was so excited when he saw all the animals there. He wanted to pet them, so his parents said yes. Max was so happy to pet the different animals. He saw the wet kittens playing and they were so cute! He pet them softly and they enjoyed it a lot. + +Max then saw a bird in a cage. He wanted to take it home and play with it. His parents said it wasn't safe, so they agreed to release the bird in the park. Max was excited to open the cage and watch the bird fly away. He waved goodbye and blew kisses as the bird flew away into the sky. + +Max and his family left the park with a big smile on their faces. Max was so happy to have helped the bird get free and he knew the bird was very thankful too. +Once there was a naughty little girl. She loved to explore and play outside. Every day she would go out into the garden and gaze up into the sky. She could hear the rhythm of the birds singing. + +One day when she was out playing, she noticed a beautiful rainbow up in the sky. She was so amazed by its beauty. She just stared for a few moments until the rainbow slowly faded away. + +The little girl was feeling so lucky to have seen such a beautiful sight. She started to dance. She moved her arms and legs in her own special rhythm. Her movements were so graceful like a swan. + +The girl's mom saw her from the window and smiled. She was so proud of how naughty but imaginative her daughter was. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl who loved to eat tomatoes. Every day, she went with her mom to pick tomatoes from the garden, and when they went back indoors, mother and daughter would have a tomato feast. + +One day, the little girl ran away from the garden, and when they couldn't find her, mom was very scared. But after a while, the little girl was found hiding under a bush, and her mom was very relieved. + +Mother hugged her daughter close and loved her with gladness. She took a deep breath and said, "I am so glad you are safe!" The daughter smiled back and said that she was sorry she had scared her mom. + +To show her comfort, mom gave the little girl a big hug and some of her favorite tomatoes. They both laughed, and the little girl was happy. The mom said, "Let's never forget how to love each other!" "Ok!" said the little girl. And they hugged and laughed even more. +Once there was a little boy and he was really brave. One day, the bad men came to his home to try to steal all his things. But the little boy had a plan. + +He ran to his room, quickly opened his safe and scattered all his things everywhere. The bad men couldn't find anything, so they were very angry and ran away. + +The brave little boy was very happy. He gathered his special things back into his safe so they would be safe. He was so brave! The bad men never bothered him again. +Once there was a little girl. She wanted to explore the world. So she got a gift, a special microscope. It was so tiny that the girl almost needed a magnifying glass to hold it! + +The girl was very excited to use the microscope. She wanted to look into the tiny things and learn more about them. She looked into a flower petal. It looked so new and exciting! Then she looked at a bug. It was so small and strange! + +The girl kept looking and learning about the world. But soon she started to smell something strange and smelly. It made her nose wrinkle up and her eyes water. The girl was sad and didn't want to use the microscope anymore. + +But then something wonderful happened. The smelly smell changed. It became a sweet scent and the girl smiled. She couldn't believe it! She thought she had ruined the microscope. But she hadn't! + +The girl went back to exploring the world with her microscope. With each discovery, she smiled wider. Her adventure had a happy ending. +Once upon a time there was a prince who lived in a palace. He had a wonderful life with everything he wanted, and he was very happy. One day, he had a problem. He was feeling very bitter and sad, and he knew he had to act. + +So he went to the palace gardens and found a quiet place to sit and think about what he should do. After some time he had an idea. He decided to invite all his friends to the palace, to spend some time together. + +He organised a special day, and when his friends arrived, everyone was very happy. They played games, ate wonderful food and laughed together. The prince laughed the most and his happiness filled the palace. + +At the end of the day, the prince thanked his friends for coming and said that the day was a great success. Everyone left with big smiles on their faces, and the prince was smiling the widest. He had acted and it had made him feel much better. +Jill was sleeping in her bed when she felt something poking her. She opened her eyes and saw a shadow on the wall. It was very big, with long arms and legs. Jill was scared and wanted to get away quickly. She jumped out of bed to run away. + +But the shadow began chasing her. Jill ran and ran, but the shadow kept up. She was getting more and more scared. Suddenly, a bright light turned on and the shadow disappeared. + +Jill was relieved, but she was also impatient. She wanted to find out what the shadow was and why it was chasing her. She looked around the room, but didn't see anything. Strangely, the light stayed on, so she decided to explore. + +As she looked around, Jill noticed something poking out from behind the curtains. She cautiously went closer and saw that it was her brother. He was making the shadow with his hands to scare her. Jill was so relieved and very impatient with him. She poked him in the arm and they both laughed. +Once there was a little girl who was three years old. Her name was Emma and she had a special power. Emma remembered what no one else could - the spirit world. + +Every time she would go outside, she could feel the spirits all around her. She felt them in the trees, the grass and in the air. Even the wind carried them to her. + +One day, Emma decided that she wanted to help the spirit world. She remembered that she could use money to help, so she asked her mom for an expensive gift. + +After receiving the item, she immediately went outside and placed it in the middle of the field. She watched as the spirits surrounded the gift and sang in joy. + +Emma knew that she had done the right thing and she felt good about it. She will always remember the joy of helping the spirit world. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. he was 3 years old. Joe was very curious and loved exploring. + +One day, Joe found a big gray box with a screen and a few buttons. He had never seen anything like it before. He tried to press the buttons and turn it on but nothing happened. Joe asked his mom what the box was and she said it was a computer. + +Joe tried to figure out how to turn it on but it was tricky. He asked his dad to help and his dad showed him how to press the power button. + +Then the screen lit up and Joe was so excited. He tried pressing the buttons and playing with the mouse. He found some fun games and music too. Joe couldn't wait to try out all the new things he learned. +Once there was a harmless bird. He wanted to fly in the sky. He flapped his wings and tried to fly away but he just couldn't. He wanted to see the world from above. He wanted so badly to take off and join the other birds up in the sky. One day he finally made it! He flew and felt so happy! He was so proud of himself for succeeding. Now, he can fly and see the world from up above. He could see the other birds and wanted to fly with them. The harmless bird was so excited about his new found freedom! +Once there was a pupil. He wanted to march, so he put on his marching shoes. He was ready to go! He started marching through the park, looking impressive. Everyone he passed smiled and clapped. He kept marching and marching, feeling happy and proud. + +Soon he had reached the end of the park. He was so impressed with himself that he wanted to march all the way home. So he set off marching back, picking the fastest route through the streets. + +He was so busy marching that he didn't realize how far he'd come. When he finally looked up, he was standing outside his own front door! He was so proud of himself that he marched straight into the house to tell his parents what he'd done. Eventually though, he had to take off his marching shoes and settle down for a well-deserved rest. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Alice and Henry. They were so jolly together and often enjoyed playing outdoors. One morning, Alice had a bright idea. She suggested to Henry that they go for a walk in the park on such a beautiful spring day. Henry thought it sounded great and so they went. + +As they skipped along, they enjoyed the smell of flowers, the singing of birds, and the warm sun on their faces. They watched as the trees grew green and the flowers bloomed all around them. + +Henry was so excited to show Alice a little pond he had found the last time. When they reached it, they saw how it sparkled and glittered in the sunshine. Alice suggested that they take off their shoes and socks and feel the cool water on their toes. + +Henry grinned and splashed around in the little pond. Alice watched, feeling so jolly to see her friend so happy. They giggled and played until it was time to go home. What a wonderful surprise spring had brought! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ann. She was three years old and full of energy. One day Ann wanted to explore her house. She started off with the basement, but she scared away because it was dark. Then she went to the living room, but it was too boring. + +Finally, Ann decided to explore the stairs. She found that the stairs were exciting and magical. She ran up and down, teasing her bossy cat to follow her. But the cat kept meowing angrily at her. Ann didn't care, she was having too much fun. + +Suddenly, Ann heard a loud ripping sound. She looked down and saw that the bottom of her dress had been torn on one of the stairs! Ann was very sad because she had ripped her favorite dress. Tears filled her eyes and she started to cry. + +But, because Ann was so brave, she eventually stopped crying and thanked the stairs for the adventure they had shared. Ann went to the kitchen to get some tape and patched up her dress. After that, Ann still liked exploring the stairs, but was more careful with where she stepped! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to play the violin. She was so happy when she played it, she made beautiful music. + +One day someone said something mean to her. She felt very angry. She started to play her violin even louder to express her anger. + +It made the person so mad that they started to yell. They said they wanted the girl to stop. But she kept playing. + +Someone in the crowd mentioned getting help, so the angry person stopped shouting. A few people helped the girl to put her violin away, and they all calmed down. + +After that, the girl never forgot to mention music whenever she felt angry. It was a way for her to express her feelings without getting any one else upset. +Once upon a time, there was a big fire. All around, smoke rose and filled the air. The heat was so strong that everything seemed to freeze and become still. + +Suddenly, out of the fire, a rare thing emerged. It was a beautiful blue dragon! + +The dragon flew away, over the frozen landscape. Everywhere it went, the dragon's wings created a bright light, which melted away the freeze. + +Soon, all the smoke disappeared, and the land came back to life. Everyone was so happy to see the dragon- no one had ever seen anything so rare! + +The dragon spread its wings wide, and flew away into the night sky. The fire glowed behind it- a reminder of the dragon's bravery. +Once there was a little girl. She loved to play outside. One day she went to the pond in her garden. She was very thoughtful and looked around. The sun was shining brightly. All of a sudden there was a loud noise. The little girl looked up and saw an ice-cream truck across the pond. She was so excited. She wanted to get an ice-cream. She started walking towards the truck but then she stopped. She wanted to do something special. + +The little girl started to think carefully. She had an idea. She took out a handful of coins from her pocket and threw them into the pond. She watched as the coins slowly started to melt in the sun. Then she waited in anticipation. + +After a few minutes, a big fish came up to the surface where the coins were melting. The fish had a big smile on its face. The little girl smiled too. She had made the fish very happy. + +The little girl gave the fish one last smile and then she ran off to get her ice-cream. She was very happy and she thought how thoughtful she had been. +There was a very proud caterpillar who wanted to be different. He wanted to try something new. So, one day he crawled away from his family and went on an adventure. He found a field of sunny flowers, but he was scared when he heard thunder in the distance. He didn't know what to do. + +All of a sudden he heard a funny buzzing sound. He looked up and saw a beautiful butterfly! She was so proud and flew right around him. It was amazing! The caterpillar was so inspired that he knew he wanted to do the same. He was so happy he started to crawl faster and soon he had turned into a beautiful butterfly too. + +He was so proud as he flew around with his new friend. They explored the sunny flowers together and had so much fun even when the thunder came back. They laughed and played all day until the sun went down and they flew back to the caterpillar's family. + +The caterpillar was so proud that he had tried something new and now he was the same as the beautiful butterfly. He was so happy to show off his amazing transformation to his family. He was so happy that he had been brave enough to crawl away on his adventure. +George was a three year old who had a lot of clothes and toys. He was spoiled and his parents would buy him anything he wanted. One day, his mom was in his room looking for something and opened his wardrobe. Inside the wardrobe, there were many clothes and toys, all mixed up. George's mom was so frustrated, she said, "George, all your stuff needs to be separated!" + +George got to work. He took out all of his clothes and laid them on his bed. Then, he sorted out all his toys, taking away the ones he didn't want to keep. He made piles with his cars, his stuffed animals and his blocks. + +Finally, George was done and his mom was very happy. She said, "George, your room looks so much better now that everything is separated!" George smiled and said, "Yes, now I can find what I want quickly!" +One day, Tom and his mom were at the store. Tom's mom said, "Tom, pick out something you want with this money." Tom looked around and saw a cool blue freezer. He was so excited! He said, "Mommy, please can I pay for that one?" His mom said, "Sure, Tom!" So Tom paid for the freezer and they brought it home. + +Tom was very eager to open it up and see what was inside. When he opened it, he found lots of ice cream! He was really surprised, but he felt a bit troubled too. He had thought there might be food he could eat, not just ice cream! + +But then he remembered something his mom had said: "You can always put food in the freezer and save it for later." Tom felt happy again. He talked to his mom about trying different kinds of food, and together they put some food in the freezer. From that day on, Tom always knew he had something delicious to eat whenever he wanted. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to spin. Everywhere she went, she would spin and spin and spin. One day she was walking in the park and she noticed a strange strip on the ground. She couldn't see what it was, so she bent down to take a closer look. + +To her surprise, the strip was made of brightly coloured paper. She picked it up, and it began to spin around in her hands. It felt strange and exciting, and she wanted to do more things with it. + +Finally, she decided to attach it to a big stick, which she found nearby. She ran around and around, spinning the stick and watching the strip go round and round. She felt so safe and happy when she was spinning. + +Just then, the sky went dark and she heard the rumble of thunder. She wrapped the strip around the stick, then put them both down on the ground. Soon it began to rain and the girl ran home, safe in the knowledge that she had saved the strip so she could spin it again another day. +Mom and Dad were very alert when they arrived home with a large box. The box had a pretty couch inside. Mom and Dad got to work to unpack the box. Dad carefully unfolded the couch and set it up in the living room. Mom put the extra cushions from the box onto the couch. They both spent a lot of time making sure the couch looked perfect in their home. + +Afterwards, Mom, Dad, and the 3-year-old went to sit on the new couch. The 3-year-old was so excited! She loved the feel of the soft cushions. She jumped around and laughed as Mom and Dad watched her with a big smile on their faces. + +They asked the 3-year-old what she thought of the new couch. She said it was her favorite couch in the world! Everyone laughed, and the 3-year-old was very happy. Mom, Dad, and the 3-year-old enjoyed many cozy hours and wonderful memories on the new couch. +The veterinarian drove up the street quickly. He had to get to the farm to help a pig before it was too late. When he arrived, the farmer told him that the pig had a sharp thing in its foot. The veterinarian got a big, shiny tool and very carefully pulled the sharp thing out. + +The farmer was happy because the pig was no longer in pain. The veterinarian was happy too because he had helped the animal. As he looked at the sharp thing he had taken out of the pig's foot, he made a horrible face. It was disgusting! + +He put the sharp thing in his pocket and said goodbye to the farmer. He rode away in his truck and went to help more animals. +One day it started to rain. It made a lot of noise on the roof. +Annie was a seal and she was very glad when it started to rain. +She liked getting wet and she liked to swim, too! +Annie swam all around, it felt so nice and cool. She jumped up and out of the water and went back down again. +The rain felt so nice and it smelled so fresh. +Annie was so glad she could swim and play in the rain. +She shouted for joy and had lots of fun! +At the end of the day when the rain had stopped, Annie was still very glad. +She had had such a nice time splashing around and swimming in the rain. +Life was just so wonderful! +Once upon a time, there was a furry dog. His name was Bob and he wanted to explore the world. One day, he saw a pile of junk on the ground. Bob was curious and he wanted to see what was inside. He sniffed and sniffed until he found a big box. He used his paws to open it and found something very special. It was a small toy dinosaur! He was so happy he started to bark. He then used his mouth to lift the dinosaur up and carried it everywhere. He showed it to all his friends and bragged about it. He loved his new toy and took very good care of it. He was so excited to explore the world with it. Bob’s adventure was just beginning! +Once upon a time there was a gifted little boy who dreamed of flying to new lands. One day he asked his mom, "Can I fly?" His mom smiled and replied, "No, that's not possible." Disappointed, the little boy looked out the window and wondered what other ways he could explore new lands. Suddenly, he had an idea and asked, "Can I float?" His mom replied, "Yes!" + +The little boy was very happy and he packed his bag to go explore. He hopped into a big balloon and with a wave goodbye to his mom, he was off! He soared high into the sky, enjoying the view of the land below him. As he flew, he spotted a magical glen with a tree at the center, and he knew he had to visit. + +The boy floated down and landed softly in the glen. He explored the area, discovering the colorful flowers and singing birds. He was filled with joy and he knew this was a special place. + +As the little boy watched the sunset, he thought about all the places he would explore with the help of his balloon. He knew from then on, every time he dreamed of visiting a new land, he would take flight and explore. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny, adorable chick. He was so small, he hadn't even opened his eyes yet. But he had a very special message to give. + + He called out to everyone. "I belong here, this is my home!" he chirped. He said it over and over, until all the other animals could hear it too. + +The chick's message was so special that all the animals started to protect him. They kept him warm with their soft, fluffy feathers. Whenever he was alone, they kept him safe. + +Everyone was so happy the chick had found his home. He fit right in with the other animals and he felt warm and welcome. He belonged here, with them. + +And the tiny, adorable chick lived happily ever after with his very special message. He reminded each and every one of them how special home can be. +Once there was a dependable dog named Spot. Spot had four toes on each foot. He was always happy to help others and he always minded what his owner said. + +One day, Spot and his owner went to the park. Spot saw an old man who looked like he needed help. The man saw Spot and said, "Oh, could you please help me reach that high branch?" + +Spot knew the answer. He nodded his head and he walked over to the man. He looked up at the branch and then sat down on his bottom. He used his four toes to help the man reach the branch. + +The old man was so happy that Spot was so dependable. He thanked Spot for his help and Spot happily wagged his tail. From that time on, Spot minded everything that his owner asked him to do. +Once there was a little girl. She had a colorful note. The note was very special because it was independent. Every day the little girl would look at the note, and it would make her happy. One day, the girl noticed that the note was starting to shrink. She was sad, so she asked her mum what was happening. + +Mum said that the note was shrinking because it was getting old. The little girl was so upset that she hugged the note tightly. Suddenly, the note stopped shrinking! The little girl was so surprised. She kept on hugging the note and every day it stayed the same size. She was very happy. + +The independence of the note made the little girl happy each day. She would never forget how special the note was. +Once there was a little girl who liked to borrow big things. One day, she asked the sea if she could borrow a boat. The sea said "yes" because the girl was so cute and he liked her. + +The little girl was happy and she quickly ran down to the shore. She got into the boat, pushed off, and sailed away. + +The sea was so big and the water so blue. She sailed all day, having so much fun. But, when the sun went down, she realized she had gone too far and for a moment she was scared. + +Suddenly, the sea saw that the little girl was scared and he sent a big friendly dolphin to help her find her way back home. The dolphin was so cute and he swam with her until they got to the shore. + +The little girl was happy and thanked the sea. Then she ran back home, feeling safe and excited. She would always remember the nice things that the sea and the dolphin had done to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Bossy. Bossy was very bossy and always wanted her way. + +One day Bossy went outside to play and saw a strip on the ground. She picked it up and decided she wanted to play a game. She said to her friends, "Let's tie the strip together!". Her friends agreed and so they began. + +They each held onto one end of the strip and tried to tie it together. But it wasn't easy! No matter how hard they tried, the strip kept coming undone. + +Then Bossy had an idea. She said, "Let's use my tail to tie the strip together." Her friends thought it was a great idea and so that's what they did. They wove Bossy's tail through the strip and tied it together nice and tight. + +When they were done, they all cheered and laughed. They had all had so much fun playing with the strip that they decided to do it again the next day. +One day, Sam saw something different. It was a fork! He wanted to play with it, so he decided to attach it to his toy car. He was so excited to try it out! As he pushed the car along, he saw something amazing. The fork moved so fast! It almost looked like it was flying. Sam was so happy that he had decided to attach the fork to his car. He kept playing with it all day long. + +He knew that his car was now different, but he liked it this way. Even though it wasn’t like the other cars, it was still really fun for Sam to play with. He imagined that the fork was a real rocket, flying in the sky. + +At the end of the day, Sam was sad to put the car away. He had enjoyed playing with it so much that he wanted to play more. But, he had to save it for another day. He said goodbye to the fork and put it away. +John was very hungry and ready to eat, so he went to the restaurant. When he got there he was ready to order his food, but when he looked at the menu he saw something very disgusting! John was so surprised he just shrugged and decided to leave the restaurant. + +On his way home, he started to get even hungrier and thought about all the food he could make at home. John made a big plan - he was going to make his own order! He thought about all the dishes he wanted and went to the store to get the ingredients. + +When he got home he got to work. He chopped and stirred, boiled and baked until he had a delicious meal he was proud of. He put it all on the table and his family cheered. + +John finally got to eat - and it was so much better than that disgusting restaurant food! +Once upon a time there was a patient boy. He wanted to decide what he should do today. + +The boy walked outside and saw a rough path. He stopped and thought for a minute. He could either go down the path, or go home. + +The boy decided to go down the path. He felt brave and wanted to explore. As he went along, he saw different animals, flowers, and trees. He was so excited he couldn't help but smile. + +Eventually the path ended and the boy decided it was time to go home. He had had a great adventure and he was glad he had made the decision to go down the path. He knew he could be a very patient and brave boy! +Once upon a time, there lived a girl called Sarah. She was three years old and very curious. Every day, she would gain something new - whether it was a new word, an understanding of a concept or just knowledge about the world. + +Today, Sarah was going to gain something really interesting. She was so excited, she couldn't wait to find out what it was. She walked to the garden with her mum who was holding something behind her back. + +When they arrived at the garden, Sarah's mum showed her the surprise. It was an egg! Sarah was so surprised she was in shock. She carefully picked it up and examined it carefully. She had never seen anything like it before. + +The egg was so interesting. Sarah asked her mum lots of questions about it and listened to her answers carefully. She learnt lots about the egg and felt proud of herself for gaining such an interesting learning experience. +Once upon a time, there was a strong telephone. Every day, it would pass a message between two people who loved each other. + +One day, the telephone was so excited that it started ringing and ringing and ringing! When one of the people picked up the phone, a small, happy voice said, "Hi! This is me!" The person was surprised and asked, "Who's me?" The voice replied, "I am three!" + +The person was so excited that they asked the three year old to come and visit them. So the three year old passed their house and, when the person opened the door, the child ran in and gave them a big hug! The person was so happy to see them. + +From then on, the person and the three year old would pass time together every day. The telephone was always there too, to pass messages of love. +Once there was a yellow bird. He was happy but he had a problem. He really wanted some tuna but he just couldn't find any. He tried and tried but he couldn't find any. + +Then one day, he had a great idea. He went and asked his friend the cat for some tuna. His friend the cat was very wise and knew exactly what to do. + +The cat said, "If you give me a kiss on my nose, I'll give you some tuna!" The bird was very happy and quickly gave the cat a big kiss on his nose, and the cat gave him some yummy tuna. + +The bird solved his problem and was very happy. He thanked his friend the cat and flew away with his tuna. +Once upon a time, there was a jellyfish who lived in the sea. He was very creative, and used his imagination to make it his home. He liked to lean against the sea plants to stay warm. Everyday he was full of energy as he explored the deep blue sea. + +One day, he noticed a big rock. He used his creativity to turn the rock into a house. He used a big shell as the door, and he leaned it against the rock so it wouldn't fall. He decorated the inside of the rock with a bright, colourful coral. + +The jellyfish loved his new house. He would lean his arms against the walls to relax. He found himself smiling every time he leaned against the rock. + +The jellyfish's creativity kept on growing and he started to make new friends in the sea. He started to look forward to leaning against the walls of his home, enjoying all of the wonderful games he and his new friends played. + +The jellyfish was so happy. He was able to use his creativity to make his home beautiful and even find new friends to be with. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl. She was full of energy and had a passion to learn new things. Every day she was eager to explore and discover something new. + +One day, she went on a special adventure. She found a magical veil that was incredible! When she put it on, it gave her the power to learn all sorts of new things. It was magical! + +The girl was very excited and began exploring and learning about the world around her. She tried to learn as much as she could as quickly as she could. The more she learned, the bigger and brighter her smile became. + +Soon she was using the magical veil to learn how to make objects move, how to talk in different languages, and how to sing beautiful songs. She even learned how to fly using the magical veil. + +The little girl had come so far and learned so much thanks to the incredible veil! She was amazed and filled with joy. Everyone around her was amazed too, and they all cheered for her success. + +From that day on, the little girl would always explore the world around her. She never stopped learning. The magical veil had taught her a lifetime of lessons! +Once upon a time, there was a pet. This pet was an obedient dog. Every day, it would do exactly what it was told. + +One day, its owner had an idea. He took out a large bowl and filled it with warm water. Then he took the dog over to it. + +The owner smiled and said, "pour, pet!" The obedient dog did as it was told. Its paw dipped into the bowl, and it began to pour the water out. + +The owner was very pleased with the job the pet had done. It had been obedient. Everything was neat and tidy. + +The pet and its owner were both very happy. They celebrated with a big hug and a treat. The end. +Once upon a time there was a green rabbit. He was hopping around in a meadow one day, when he suddenly spotted a magazine. He stopped and hopped closer to take a look. The magazine had bright colorful pictures and stories. The rabbit marveled at the magazine, and decided he wanted to take it home with him. He bowed down and carefully picked up the magazine with his teeth. + +Off he ran, hoppity hop, towards his burrow in the woods. Soon enough he arrived and plopped the magazine down on the floor. He jumped up and down in excitement to show his friends. + +The rabbit's friends were amazed at the magazine and told him what a great treasure it was. They took turns pawing the pages and looking at the colorful pictures. They spent the afternoon flipping through pages, reading stories and looking at pictures. + +When it was time to leave, all the rabbits bowed goodbye and said how much fun they had. The green rabbit carefully tucked the magazine under his arm and hopped off with a smile, excited to share the magazine with them all over again soon! +Nina was a special girl. She loved to read poems and watch modern movies. + +One day, she was so excited because she was going to receive a new poem! She couldn't wait to read it. + +When the poem arrived, it was even better than she thought. She could tell it was written in a modern way. + +Nina sat down in her bedroom and read the poem for hours. She loved the beautiful words and it made her very happy. + +Nina never forgot that special day when she received the modern poem. She remembered it with joy. +Tommy was walking along the beach one sunny day. He loved looking at all the different shells that he found. Suddenly, he saw something strange in the sand. It was a long octopus! + +Tommy was so excited that he had to take it home with him. He put it in a bucket full of water and carried it back to his house. + +When he got home, Tommy got to look at his octopus for a long time. It had lots of legs and it was moving its arms in the water. It was amazing! + +Tommy decided to keep the octopus as his pet. He changed the water in the bucket every day and he made sure that the octopus had plenty to eat. + +The octopus quickly became Tommy's best friend. They would play together every day and Tommy enjoyed learning more about his new pet. They were best friends forever! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to be friends with the animals. One day, he prayed to God for help. So, God gave him a very special pole. It was very flexible, which allowed him to build better bridges with the animals. + +The little boy went to the wood and met a squirrel, a bird and a deer. He used his pole to get closer to the animals. He wiggled the flexible pole at them, and the animals seemed to accept him. Soon, they were all playing and having fun together. + +The little boy was so happy that he thanked God for the wonderful pole. He prayed more often, and the animals stayed around him. They even followed him as he walked! It was truly a magical friendship! +Can and Jake loved playing games. One day they went to the attic to find games to play. It was easy to find them as there were lots of boxes filled with games. + +They searched and searched and found a game called "Match The Pieces". It was bright and colourful, just what they wanted. + +The game was easy to play. Can and Jake had lots of fun matching the pieces together, making shapes and creating pictures. They laughed and cheered when they made something new. + +At the end of the game, they had matched all the pieces together and they felt so happy. They couldn't wait to play the game again the next day. +The snow was cold and bright. Tom was very tired. He had been studying all day. Tom wanted to go outside and play in the snow but he knew he had to finish his studies first. He worked hard until his eyes were blurry. Finally, he was done. + +Tom put on his warm coat, boots and hat and went outside. The snow was so sparkly and white. He jumped up and down and made snow angels. He laughed until his cheeks were red and his tummy was warm. + +Tom had been studying hard and he was tired, but playing in the snow made him feel brand new. He knew he would be back tomorrow to study, but he was happy he had taken a break to play in the snow. +Once upon a time, there was an old bunny. The bunny had a secret. He whispered it to the wind. The wind went and told the ants. The ants heard it, and decided to keep it a secret. + +The next day, the bunny went looking for something sweet. He found a big pile of sugar. He was so happy! He picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +The ants saw it and became very angry. They thought the sugar was theirs and started to shout. But the bunny wouldn't give it back. + +The ants tried all sorts of disgusting tricks, but none of them worked. In the end, the bunny kept the sugar and the ants were very sad. + +The End. +Sally was poor and needed help. She started to search for something to help her. Soon she saw a chicken walking around. She knew chickens were special, so she decided to search for it. + +Sally followed the chicken and it eventually led her to a farm. She saw the farmer, who was very kind. She asked him if he could help her and he said yes! The farmer gave her some chicken which she could sell so she could earn money. + +Sally was so happy. She sold the chicken and earned enough money to help her and her family. Everyone was so happy and thankful for the chicken. From then on, Sally never forgot her search. She was always reminded that with a little help, even poor people can do great things. +Once upon a time, there was an old armchair in an old house. It was a nice armchair, with a comfy cushion, and big arms. One day, a boy and a girl came to visit the house. + +The boy and the girl liked the armchair, so they sat in it together. The boy said to the girl, “Let’s spin around!†The girl nodded, so the boy and the girl started to spin. + They held on to the armchair and spun around and around, faster and faster. + +They spun for a long time, until they were dizzy and stopped. They laughed and felt happy. Then, they lay down on the floor and looked up. They saw the ceiling was long - much longer than it had seemed before! + +The boy and the girl liked spinning in the old armchair. They did it all day long, and they were still spinning when it was time to go home. +Once there was a girl who was very eager to help her parents. Everyday her mum and dad would give her jobs to do. One day, her mum asked her to rake the leaves in the garden. + +The girl was very eager to do a good job. She grabbed the rake and started to rake the leaves. But as she was working, her little brother started to bother her. She asked him to stop but he didn't. + +The girl was getting frustrated. She asked her brother to leave her alone again, but he still ignored her. In the end, she got so angry that the rake fell on the ground. The little girl felt so sad and walked away. + +Even though the little brother didn't listen, the girl still wanted to help her parents. She took a deep breath and decided to go back to the job. She grabbed the rake and finished raking the leaves quickly and neatly. + +The girl was happy she could help her parents even though her brother had ignored her. She was very proud of herself. +One day a fat duck was quacking on the pond. It had a veil on its head that sparkled in the sun. + +A little girl named Joan wanted to play with the duck but the veil made it difficult. She reached out to remove the veil and the duck waddled away in surprise. + +For a moment, the duck was scared and it kept ducking under the water. But Joan was very gentle and soon the duck returned. She removed the veil and the duck was free to splash around in the pond. + +Joan smiled at the duck and laughed as it splashed around, happy and free. Then, she sauntered off to play in the park. +Once upon a time there was a lucky youth. He was always having fun and eating yummy treats. One day he decided to go to the park and sit on the swings. He sat there for a long time, feeling the wind whip through his hair. + +He thought about how lucky he was to be able to enjoy himself like this and suddenly he heard a noise coming from the bushes. He jumped and looked to see what it was and suddenly he saw a little rabbit! It hopped over to the swing and sat down next to the lucky youth. + +The youth smiled and said hello. The rabbit said hello back and the two of them just sat there on the swings, talking and playing together in the sunshine. They were friends from that day forward, always playing together and having a wonderful time. + +The lucky youth was so thankful to have a new friend. He was so lucky! +Once upon a time there was a bird who lived in a tree. The bird was very happy because it was surrounded by lots of friends - there were other birds like him nearby. + +One day, the bird saw something he didn't like. It was a creature he had never seen before, and it made him very angry. The bird started to hate the creature. He tried to get rid of it but it wouldn't go away. + +The bird was very sad and wished he could get rid of the creature. He thought and thought until he had an idea. He asked his friends for help and they all agreed. + +The bird and his friends worked together to scare away the creature. They all worked very hard and eventually the creature went away. The bird felt very grateful to have such good friends and he promised to always be kind to them. +Peter was very excited. He wanted to give his friend a big hug. He ran over to her, but she was just too far. He couldn't get close enough to give her one. + +Peter looked around and found something that he could use to get closer. His mummy had a long piece of string. He quickly asked for it, then he used the string to pull himself closer to his friend. + +When he finally got to her, Peter jumped up and gave her a big hug. He felt his friend's stomach and gave her a gentle squeeze. It felt warm and slow like a hug from his mummy. + +Peter's friend gave him a big smile and thanked him for the hug. Peter was very happy and both of them had a great time playing and hugging. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Bob and Joe. They were very good friends. + +One day, Bob and Joe were walking along the beach. Joe saw a big wave coming in and giggled. He made a silly face and waved his arms. + +Bob thought it was really funny, so he started to wave his arms too. + +They both laughed and discussed the wave. They talked about how silly it was and how it made them laugh. + +After some time, the wave went back out to the ocean. Bob and Joe said goodbye to the wave and continued their walk. They both agreed that it had been a fun morning at the beach. +Eli was very proud of his leaf. He had found it while walking in the park and wanted to keep it safe. He put it inside a special box and kept it on his shelf. + +Every day, Eli opened the box and admired his leaf. He liked the shape and the colour, and loved that it was all his own. He dreamed about flying like a bird and taking his leaf with him. + +One day, a gust of wind blew the box off the shelf. Eli watched in shock as his leaf flew away. He chased it, but it was too fast. + +It was time to go home when suddenly, a tree caught Eli's eye. Its branches were full of different leaves, each one unique and special. As Eli looked around, he realised that he was in possession of something just as special. + +He smiled and picked up his own leaf. It was safe! He went home with a happy heart, feeling proud of his very special leaf. +Once upon a time, there was a very dry note. It was so dry, it floated on the wind like a leaf. + +One day, a little girl found the note. She knew it was special, so she took it home. The girl could not read it, so she asked her mum. Her mum smiled and said it was not a normal note. + +The note was a map to a secret garden. The girl was excited and she ran to her garden. She gained some new friends on the way. + +When she arrived at the garden, it was very dry. But the girl and her new friends used their imaginations and gave the garden lots of water. Suddenly, the dry garden became a beautiful paradise! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was very loyal to her family. + +One day, Lucy's mommy gave her a big surprise: a file! Lucy was so excited and she couldn't wait to see what was inside. + +She opened the file and found something special. Inside was a letter written by her mommy. In the letter, her mommy said that she trusted Lucy and she knew she was loyal. + +Lucy was so happy and she kissed the letter. She decided to keep the file safe forever and to show her loyalty and trust to her family. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fish who wanted to go for a walk. So the fish swam out of the sea, and started to skip across the beach. But the fish was weak, and it didn't have enough strength to keep skipping along. + +So the fish looked around and saw a big, friendly crab. The crab said, "Let me help you, little fish." The fish was so happy, and it said yes. + +The crab and the fish skipped across the beach together. The crab was strong and helped the fish keep skipping. After a while, the fish felt strong enough to keep skipping by itself. + +The crab and the fish said goodbye and the fish continued skipping along. After a while, the fish reached the other side of the beach and it jumped back into the sea. + +The fish felt very happy and it thanked the crab for helping it. From then on, the fish always skipped with a big smile on its face. +Max was very young and liked to observe. He looked out the window and saw a bird zoom across the sky. Max was amazed. He asked his mom to open the window so he could feel the wind on his face. Max enjoyed feeling the cool breeze and watched as the bird zoomed through the sky, swerving and swooping. He learned quickly that birds liked to zoom up high in the sky. + +Max then noticed more birds zooming and playing in the sky. He watched for a long time, feeling the breeze on his face. He was so captivated, he didn't even notice when his mom called him to come inside. + +Max went to bed that night feeling happy. Seeing the birds zoom inspired him to become a quick and agile person. From then on, Max did his best to observe and learn from the birds, always looking for ways to zoom through life! +Once upon a time there was a cold night. A daddy and a kid were in the kitchen. Daddy really wanted to make something special. So, he took out a big bowl. + +He put some water and flour in the bowl and he mixed them together. Then he added some sugar and a little bit of wine. He stirred it all around until it was yucky and gooey. + +The Daddy put the mix in the oven. He said, "Now we just have to wait for it to cook." They waited for what seemed like days, until finally the Daddy said, "It's ready!" + +He took it out the oven and it had become something very special - cakes and cookies! Daddy put a few things on the table and said, "Let's eat!" They were all so yummy, even the cold glass of wine. + +The kid clapped their hands and said, "Thank you Daddy! That was a very special night!" And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very persistent, never giving up. One day she decided she wanted to go find some berries. She imagined a big forest full of all kinds of berries. + +The girl put on her shoes and ran into the woods. She looked for a long time, but couldn't find any berries. She didn't get discouraged though, and kept looking. +Finally, she spotted a bush with lots of shiny, juicy berries! She ran up to the bush and started picking the berries. They were so sweet and delicious! + +The girl was so happy she filled her basket and even had some left over to take home. She was very proud of herself for being so persistent and finding the berries. +Once upon a time there was a regular tree. Two little bunnies, Sarah and Thomas, lived near it. Every day they would go and test the tree. They would play tag and hide and seek around it. + +One day, Sarah and Thomas decided to test the top of the tree. With a big hop, they jumped as high as they could. But they just couldn't reach the top. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise! A big yellow bird was coming right towards them! The bird was as tall as the tree, and it picked them up and carried them to the very top. + +Sarah and Thomas looked around in amazement! It was such a wonderful view. They wanted to stay there forever, but the bird asked them to come back soon. + +And so, Sarah and Thomas went back to the ground, but they never forgot the wonderful view from the top of the regular tree. +Once there was a brave little girl who was walking through the woods. She was looking for adventure and something fun to do. Suddenly, a skull appeared in front of her. The skull began to lead her through the woods and the little girl followed. + +The skull showed the little girl all sorts of new and exciting things. She saw beautiful flowers, big rocks and tall trees. Finally, the skull showed the little girl a special treat. It was a basket of spoiled fruit! The little girl loved it and ate as much as she wanted. + +Afterwards, the skull led her back to her house. The little girl thanked the skull for leading her and gave it a big hug. Then, she went inside and told her mom all about her adventure. The little girl was so excited to go on another adventure with the skull! +Once upon a time, there was a dough. It was very flexible and soft. Every day, a little boy would come and play with it. He loved to grab it and squish it between his fingers. He liked the way the dough felt. + +One day, the boy's mom gave him some special tools to use with the dough. He had a rolling pin and a cookie cutter that looked like stars and moons. +The boy smiled with joy and started rolling the dough. He cut it into little shapes and made a big pile of them. + +Afterwards, the boy grabbed the pile of shapes and ran to the kitchen. He put all his shapes in the oven and waited for them to turn golden brown. When he opened the oven, he saw lots of delicious treats! He couldn't believe it. + +The boy was so happy and he couldn't wait to share them with his friends. They all happily munched on the treats and agreed that the flexible dough was the best part of the treat! +One sunny morning, a little girl named Emily was at school in her class. She saw something very strange happening outside the window. An elderly lady was flying! Emily was so surprised that she jumped out of her chair and ran to the window to take a better look. + +The lady was wearing a bright red dress and her hair was blowing in the wind. She was smiling and laughing as she flew higher and higher into the air. Emily smiled too, it looked so fun! + +Suddenly, the elderly lady flew down and landed gracefully in the grass. Emily waved to her as she flew away and watched until she disappeared from sight. Emily couldn't believe what she saw! She sat back down in her chair, filled with amazement and wonder. +Once there was a spike. He was different from other spikes because he liked to hop. Every morning he would wake up and hope that it would be a great day. + +One day he was hopping around when he saw something in the distance. It was a big pile of straws. Spike couldn't believe it! He hopped as fast as he could towards the straws. + +He spun around the straws and even tried tasting them - Spike was very happy. Spike kept hoping that the with the straws would never end. + +But then his friends came by and said it was time to go home. Spike said goodbye to the straws and hoped that he would get to play with them again soon. + +So Spike hopped back home and said hi to his family and friends. He knew that tomorrow was a new day and it would be full of different adventures and fun. +Once upon a time there was a large blackboard. One day, a girl named Jane wanted to bury it. She grabbed a spade and started to dig a hole. When she had finished, Jane put the blackboard in the hole and filled it back up with earth. She patted the soil down with her hands. Jane then went to find some big rocks and placed them around the mound to keep the blackboard safe. When she had finished, Jane was so happy. The large blackboard was now buried and nobody could take it away. Jane smiled and ran away to play with her toys. The end. +Mum was sad. She didn't have anyone to support her. Just then, she saw a dove flying outside her window. Mum smiled, feeling happy again. She remembered all the kindness that the dove had always shown her. + +Mum opened the window and called out to the dove. The dove was happy to see her and came over. Every day, the dove would come over to be with mum and cheer her up. + +Mum was grateful for the dove's support. She didn't feel alone anymore. + +But one day, a big scary bird appeared. It was an ugly disgusting raven and it wanted to take the dove away. Mum was scared and tried to protect the dove, but the raven was too strong. + +Mum was heartbreakingly sad, but then a miracle happened. Other doves came to help. They surrounded the raven, making it fly away. + +Mum was so happy that the doves were able to support each other. From then on, the doves stayed together, always looking out for each other. +One day, it was raining. The grumpy rain clouds had lots of water in them. The rain came down the pipe. It flowed down, down, down and made a big puddle. The puddle was so big, it looked like a lake! The rain could feel it was happy. + +Soon, the rain went away. The clouds went away too and the sun came out! The sun dried up the lake, so the lake was gone. But the rain left something special behind. It was a big rainbow! It was so pretty and full of colors. + +With the rainbow in the sky, everyone felt happy. Even the grumpy clouds were smiling! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named True. Every day, he liked to go outside and play in the green grass. He shouted with joy as he ran and skipped in the warm sun. True shouted so loudly that all the birds heard him. So they came to visit True, chirping and singing. He liked to watch them fly above him. + +One day, while True was playing, something sparkly and green caught his eye. He ran over to take a closer look, and he found a magical green rock! True was so excited that he shouted for joy. When he shouted, the magical green rock glowed. True was sure this was special, so he picked it up and hugged it tight. + +True was never the same after that day. He would always keep the magical green rock with him, and whenever he was feeling down, he would shout and it would light up his whole world. He proved that if he believed, then anything was possible. True was true to himself and that was what mattered most. +Sara liked to play with her toy fly. It was a small fly that she could make go up and down with a string. She liked to pretend that it was a real fly that could fly all over the house. But her mom did not allow her to play with it in the kitchen. She said it was too messy and dangerous. + +One day, Sara was very bored. She wanted to play with her toy fly, but her mom was busy in the kitchen. She thought that maybe she could sneak in and play with it for a little while. She waited until her mom was not looking and ran into the kitchen with her toy fly. She made it go up and down and around the pots and pans. She was having so much fun that she did not hear her mom coming back. + +Her mom saw her playing with her toy fly in the kitchen and was very angry. She took the toy fly away from Sara and scolded her. She said that Sara was not allowed to play with it in the kitchen ever again. She said that Sara could have hurt herself or made a big mess. She said that Sara had to go to her room and think about what she did. + +Sara was very sad. She went to her room and cried. She missed her toy fly and wished she had listened to her mom. She did not like being in trouble. She wondered if her mom would ever give her toy fly back. + +The next day, Sara woke up and saw her toy fly on her bed. She was very surprised and happy. She picked it up and hugged it. She saw a note from her mom that said: "I'm sorry I was so angry. I know you love your toy fly. But you have to be careful and follow the rules. You can play with it in your room or outside, but not in the kitchen. I love you, Mom." Sara was very glad. She ran to her mom and gave her a big hug. She said that she was sorry and that she would never play with her toy fly in the kitchen again. She said that she loved her mom and her toy fly. Her mom smiled and hugged her back. She said that she was proud of her and that she could play with her toy fly now. Sara was very happy. She took her toy fly outside and played with it in the sun. She made it go up and down and around the trees and flowers. She felt like she could fly too. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play cowboys and robbers. Tom has a hat and a pistol. Sam has a scarf and a bag. They run around the yard and pretend to shoot and chase each other. + +"Bang, bang, you're dead, robber!" Tom shouts, pointing his pistol at Sam. + +"No, I'm not, cowboy! You missed me!" Sam says, dodging behind a tree. + +"Yes, I did, you're lying!" Tom argues, running after Sam. + +They play for a long time, until they hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Boys, come inside, it's time to eat!" Mom says. + +"OK, Mom, we're coming!" Tom and Sam say. + +They put away their pistol and bag and run to the house. They are hungry and thirsty. + +Mom has made sandwiches and juice for them. She smiles and hugs them. + +"You two are so alert and brave, playing cowboys and robbers!" Mom says. + +"Thanks, Mom, we had fun!" Tom and Sam say. + +Mom encourages them to eat well and wash their hands. She is proud of her boys. They are good and happy. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play and share. One day, they went to the bakery with Lily's mom. The bakery smelled good. There were many pastries on the shelves. + +"Can we have a pastry, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can each choose one," Lily's mom said. + +Lily and Ben looked at the pastries. They saw croissants, muffins, donuts, and cookies. Lily picked a chocolate croissant. Ben picked a cheese muffin. + +"Thank you, mom," Lily said. She hugged her mom. + +"Thank you, ma'am," Ben said. He hugged Lily's mom too. + +They sat on a bench outside the bakery. They opened their pastries and took a bite. + +"Mmm, this is yummy," Lily said. She liked the chocolate in her croissant. + +"Yuck, this is spicy," Ben said. He did not like the cheese in his muffin. It made his mouth burn. + +"Here, you can have some of mine," Lily said. She broke off a piece of her croissant and gave it to Ben. + +"Thank you, Lily," Ben said. He took the piece and ate it. It was sweet and soft. + +"Can I have some of yours?" Lily asked. She wanted to try the muffin. + +"Sure, here you go," Ben said. He broke off a piece of his muffin and gave it to Lily. + +Lily took the piece and ate it. It was hot and salty. She did not like it at all. It made her cry. + +"Mom, mom, this is spicy, I don't like it," Lily said. She spit out the muffin and ran to her mom. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I didn't know you didn't like spicy food," Lily's mom said. She hugged Lily and gave her some water. + +Ben felt bad. He did not mean to make Lily cry. He wanted to hug her and say sorry. But Lily was angry. She did not want to hug Ben. She did not want to be his friend anymore. + +The end. +Lila and Ben were twins. They liked to do many things together. One day, they heard about a festival in the park. There would be games, music, and balloons. They wanted to go very much. + +They asked their mom if they could go. Mom said yes, but they had to finish their lunch first. Lila and Ben ate their sandwiches and fruits quickly. They put on their hats and shoes. They were ready to go. + +But mom said they had to wait for dad. Dad was working on his laptop. He had a difficult job. He had to write many words and numbers. He looked very busy. Lila and Ben were sad. They wanted to go to the festival now. + +Lila had an idea. She whispered to Ben. They went to dad and gave him a big hug. They said, "Dad, we love you. Can you please come with us to the festival? It will be fun. We will play games, listen to music, and get balloons. Please, dad, please." + +Dad smiled. He saw how much Lila and Ben wanted to go. He felt their urge. He closed his laptop. He said, "Okay, my sweeties. Let's go to the festival. But we have to be back in an hour. I still have some work to do." + +Lila and Ben cheered. They thanked dad. They took mom's hand. They went to the park. They had a wonderful time at the festival. They played games, listened to music, and got balloons. They were very happy. +Tom and Mia like to play with their toys. They have a lot of toys, but their favorite is a big camera. The camera can record what they do and say. They like to watch the recordings later and laugh. + +One day, they decide to play treasure hunt. They hide some shiny gems in the garden. The gems are red, blue, green and yellow. They are very pretty. Tom takes the camera and records Mia as she looks for the gems. + +"Where are the gems?" Mia asks. + +"Maybe they are under the rock," Tom says. + +Mia lifts the rock and finds a red gem. She is very happy. She shows the gem to the camera. + +"Look, I found a red gem! It is so shiny!" she says. + +"Good job, Mia! Now, can you find the other gems?" Tom asks. + +Mia nods and runs to the next spot. She digs in the dirt and finds a blue gem. She is very happy again. She shows the gem to the camera. + +"Look, I found a blue gem! It is so pretty!" she says. + +"Wow, Mia! You are very good at finding gems! How about the green and yellow ones?" Tom asks. + +Mia smiles and looks around. She sees a bush with some flowers. She thinks the gems might be there. She goes to the bush and moves the flowers. She finds a green gem and a yellow gem. She is very happy and excited. She shows the gems to the camera. + +"Look, I found a green gem and a yellow gem! They are so lovely!" she says. + +"Yay, Mia! You found all the gems! You are the best treasure hunter ever!" Tom says. + +He stops the camera and hugs Mia. They are very proud of their treasure. They go inside and watch the recording. They see themselves finding the gems and talking to the camera. They think it is very funny. They laugh and clap. They have a lot of fun. They love their camera and their gems. They are very happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see some red berries on a bush. They want to eat them. + +"Look, Ben, berries!" Anna says. "They are so red and shiny. Can we have some?" + +"I don't know, Anna. Maybe they are not good for us. Maybe they are sour or bitter. Or maybe they have bugs on them." Ben says. + +Anna picks a berry and smells it. It smells sweet and fresh. She shows it to Ben. + +"It smells good, Ben. And it looks clean. I think we can eat it." Anna says. + +Ben is not sure. He looks at the berry. He sees a tiny spot of dirt on it. + +"Wait, Anna. We should wash the berries first. Dirt is not good for us. It can make us sick. Come, let's go to the tap and wash them." Ben says. + +Anna agrees. She puts the berry back on the bush. She and Ben pick some more berries. They are careful not to drop them. They run to the tap and wash the berries. The water is cold and clear. The berries are wet and shiny. They look even more yummy. + +Anna and Ben sit on the grass and eat the berries. They are sweet and juicy. They make their mouths red. They laugh and giggle. They are happy and lively. They share the berries and enjoy them. They are good friends. +Anna and Ben were twins who loved to play near the sea. One day, they saw a big boat with white sails and many windows. It was a yacht. They wanted to go inside and see what was there. + +"Can we go, Mommy?" Anna asked. + +"Maybe, but you have to be careful. The yacht belongs to someone else and it might move away," Mommy said. + +Anna and Ben nodded and ran to the yacht. They climbed on the ladder and peeked inside. They saw a big bed, a table with food, and a shiny wheel. + +"Wow, this is so nice!" Ben said. + +"Look, there is a book here. Maybe we can learn something," Anna said. She picked up the book and opened it. It had many pictures of fish and birds and plants. + +"Let me see!" Ben said. He grabbed the book from Anna and turned the pages. He saw a picture of a shark with big teeth and a scary face. + +"Ah, a shark!" Ben shouted. He dropped the book and ran to the ladder. He was fearful of the shark. + +Anna followed him. She was not fearful of the picture, but she did not want to stay alone. They climbed down the ladder and ran to Mommy. + +"Mommy, Mommy, there was a shark in the book!" Ben said. + +"A shark? In the book?" Mommy asked. + +"Yes, it was big and mean and scary!" Ben said. + +Mommy smiled and hugged them. "Don't worry, my loves. It was just a picture. The shark can't hurt you. It was in the water, far away from the yacht. And you know what? You learned something new today. You learned what a shark looks like and what a yacht is. That's very good." + +Anna and Ben smiled too. They were happy to learn new things, even if some of them were fearful. They thanked Mommy and asked if they could play some more near the sea. Mommy said yes, but only if they stayed close to her and did not go on the yacht again. They agreed and ran to the sand. They made a castle and a boat and pretended to be sailors. They had a lot of fun. +Tim and Lily were playing in the living room. They had many toys and books, but they liked the rug best. The rug was soft and colorful, and had many shapes and animals on it. They pretended the rug was a magic carpet, and they flew to different places. + +"Where do you want to go, Lily?" Tim asked. + +"I want to go to the farm, Tim. I want to see the cows and the pigs and the chickens," Lily said. + +"Okay, let's go to the farm. Hold on tight, Lily. The rug is going to fly fast," Tim said. + +They made zooming noises and moved the rug around. They imagined they saw the farm animals and the fields and the barn. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Mom came into the living room. She had a big basket of laundry. She needed the rug to fold the clothes on. + +"Tim, Lily, can I take the rug for a minute? I have to fold the laundry," Mom said. + +Tim and Lily looked at Mom. They did not want to give up the rug. They liked the rug. + +"But Mom, we are playing with the rug. We are flying to the farm. We are having fun," Tim said. + +"I know, sweeties, but I need the rug for a little while. You can have it back when I'm done. Why don't you play with something else? How about the blocks or the puzzles?" Mom said. + +Tim and Lily thought about it. They liked the blocks and the puzzles, too. But they liked the rug more. + +"Can we help you fold the laundry, Mom?" Lily asked. + +Mom smiled. She was happy that Tim and Lily wanted to help. + +"Sure, you can help me fold the laundry. That would be very nice of you. Thank you, Tim and Lily," Mom said. + +She took the rug and spread it on the floor. She put the laundry on the rug. Tim and Lily helped Mom fold the clothes. They learned how to make neat piles and match the socks. They had fun, too. + +When they finished, Mom gave them a hug and a kiss. She also gave them a cookie each. The cookies were delicious. They were chocolate chip cookies, their favorite. + +"Here you go, Tim and Lily. You did a great job. You are very good helpers. You can have the rug back now. Enjoy your cookies," Mom said. + +Tim and Lily thanked Mom. They took the rug and the cookies. They went back to the living room. They ate the cookies and played with the rug. They pretended the rug was a magic carpet again. They flew to different places. They were happy. +Ben and Mia were playing in the park with their furry dog, Spot. They liked to run and chase and throw the ball for Spot. But then they saw a big sign that said "Keep off the grass". Ben and Mia wanted to know what was on the grass. They saw some flowers and some bugs and some birds. + +"Let's go and look," Ben said to Mia. He had an urge to explore the grass. + +"No, we can't," Mia said. "The sign says no. Mommy will be mad." + +But Ben did not listen. He ran to the grass and Spot followed him. Mia was scared. She ran after them and tried to stop them. + +"Ben, come back!" she shouted. "Spot, come back!" + +But Ben and Spot did not hear her. They were too busy looking at the grass. They found a big hole in the ground. Ben bent down and peeked inside. He saw something shiny and round. + +"What is that?" he whispered to Spot. He reached his hand to touch it. + +But then he heard a loud hiss. He jumped back and saw a snake coming out of the hole. The snake was angry and had sharp teeth. Ben was very scared. He screamed and ran away. Spot barked and ran away too. + +Mia saw them running and ran to them. She hugged Ben and Spot and made sure they were okay. + +"Are you hurt?" she asked. + +"No, I'm okay," Ben said. "But there was a snake in the hole. It was scary." + +"I told you not to go on the grass," Mia said. "The sign was there for a reason. You could have been bitten." + +"I'm sorry, Mia," Ben said. "You were right. I should have listened to you." + +They walked back to their mommy, who was sitting on a bench. She saw them and smiled. + +"Did you have fun, kids?" she asked. + +"Yes, mommy," Mia said. "But Ben learned a lesson today." + +"What lesson?" mommy asked. + +Ben looked at Mia and whispered, "To keep off the grass." +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with paint. They have many colors of paint. They can make pictures with paint. + +One day, they find a big can of paint in the garage. The can is black. They think it is a new color of paint. They want to try it. + +"Look, Lily, we have black paint!" Tom says. "Let's make a picture with it." + +"OK, Tom, but we need paper," Lily says. "Is there any paper available?" + +Tom looks around. He sees a big white wall. He thinks it is like paper. He says, "We can use the wall. It is white and big. We can make a big picture with black paint." + +Lily is not sure. She says, "But, Tom, is that OK? The wall is not ours. It is Mom's and Dad's. They may not like it." + +Tom does not listen. He says, "It is OK, Lily. It is just paint. We can wash it off later. Come on, it will be fun." + +He opens the can of paint. He dips his hand in it. He makes a big handprint on the wall. He says, "Look, Lily, I made a hand. You make one too." + +Lily is scared. She says, "No, Tom, I don't want to. This is bad. We should stop. We should warn Mom and Dad. They will be angry." + +But Tom does not stop. He makes more handprints on the wall. He says, "No, Lily, don't be a baby. This is good. We are making art. Mom and Dad will like it. They will be proud of us." + +He tries to make Lily join him. He grabs her hand. He puts it in the paint. He moves it to the wall. + +But Lily pulls her hand away. She says, "No, Tom, no! Let me go! This is wrong. This is not art. This is a mess. We are in trouble." + +She runs away. She goes to find Mom and Dad. She wants to tell them what Tom did. She wants to say sorry. She hopes they will not be too angry. She hopes they will forgive her and Tom. She hopes they will help them clean the wall. She hopes they will still be friends. +Lily and Ben are playing in the kitchen. They want to make some juice for their dolls. They find a big bottle of yellow juice in the fridge. Lily says, "Let's measure the juice. We need a cup and a spoon." + +Ben gets a cup and a spoon from the drawer. He pours some juice into the cup. He says, "This is enough for one doll. How many dolls do we have?" + +Lily counts the dolls on the table. She says, "We have four dolls. We need more juice. Can you measure more juice, Ben?" + +Ben nods and pours more juice into the cup. He says, "This is enough for two dolls. How much more do we need?" + +Lily thinks for a moment. She says, "We need two more cups of juice. Can you fill the cup two more times, Ben?" + +Ben does as Lily says. He fills the cup two more times with juice. He says, "Now we have enough juice for all the dolls. Let's give them some juice, Lily." + +Lily and Ben take the cup and the spoon to the table. They pretend to feed the dolls with the juice. The dolls look happy. Lily and Ben smile. They say, "We are good at measuring juice. We are good at playing, too." +Tim and Sam were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a snake on the grass. It was long and green and had black spots. + +"Look, a snake!" Tim said. "Let's touch it!" + +Sam was scared. He did not like snakes. He thought they were mean and could bite. + +"No, Tim, don't touch it!" Sam said. "It might hurt you!" + +But Tim did not listen. He wanted to touch the snake. He thought it was cool and soft. + +"Come on, Sam, don't be a baby!" Tim said. "It's just a snake. It won't hurt you. I'll encourage you. See, I'll touch it first." + +Tim moved closer to the snake. He reached out his hand. He touched the snake's tail. + +The snake did not like that. It was angry. It turned around and hissed. It opened its mouth and showed its teeth. + +Tim was surprised. He tried to pull his hand back. But it was too late. + +The snake bit Tim's hand. It bit hard. Tim felt a lot of pain. He screamed. + +Sam heard Tim scream. He saw the snake bite Tim. He was scared and sad. He ran to Tim and tried to help him. + +"Tim, Tim, are you okay?" Sam said. "Let me see your hand. We have to tell someone. We have to get help." + +But Tim did not answer. He was not okay. He felt very sick. He felt dizzy and weak. He fell to the ground. + +The snake had poison in its teeth. The poison went into Tim's blood. The poison made Tim very sick. The poison killed Tim. + +Sam cried. He cried a lot. He wished he had stopped Tim. He wished Tim had listened to him. He wished they had never seen the snake. He wished they had played somewhere else. He wished Tim was still alive. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to pick some leaves and make a picture. + +They ran to the tree and reached for the leaves. But a fierce dog was hiding behind the tree. It barked and growled and showed its teeth. It scared Ben and Lily very much. + +"Go away, bad dog!" Ben shouted. He tried to scare the dog with a stick. But the dog was not afraid. It jumped and bit the stick. It tore the stick into pieces. + +Lily cried and hugged Ben. She was very afraid. She saw a leaf on the ground. She picked it up and gave it to Ben. "Here, Ben. A leaf for you. Maybe it will make you happy." + +Ben smiled and took the leaf. He thanked Lily. He saw that the leaf was green and pretty. He tore the leaf into two pieces. He gave one piece to Lily. "Here, Lily. A leaf for me and a leaf for you. We can make a picture together." + +Lily smiled and took the leaf. She thanked Ben. They held their leaf pieces and ran away from the dog. They found a safe place to play. They made a picture with their leaves. They were happy and brave. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were explorers in the jungle. They found a big vine that hung from a tree. Anna wanted to swing on it like a monkey. + +"Look, Ben, a vine! Let's swing on it!" Anna said. + +Ben was not sure. He looked at the vine and saw that it was old and thin. He was afraid it would break. + +"I don't know, Anna. That vine looks weak. Maybe it will snap and we will fall," Ben said. + +Anna did not listen. She thought Ben was being silly. She believed the vine was strong and fun. She grabbed the vine and ran to the edge of the garden. She shouted, "Whee!" and jumped. + +But Ben was right. The vine was weak. It snapped in the middle and Anna fell to the ground. She landed on some flowers and got dirt on her dress. She started to cry. + +Ben ran to help her. He was worried. He hugged her and said, "Are you okay, Anna? I'm sorry the vine broke. It was not your fault." + +Anna stopped crying. She looked at Ben and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. You were right. The vine was weak. I should have listened to you. You are important to me." + +Ben smiled. He said, "You are important to me too, Anna. Let's go inside and get some juice. Maybe we can play something else later." + +Anna nodded. She said, "Okay, Ben. Let's go. Maybe we can play with your cars. I like your cars." + +They held hands and walked to the house. They learned a lesson. They learned to be careful and to listen to each other. They learned that believing is good, but not always enough. They learned that friends are important. +Lily loved her doll very much. She called her doll Anna and took her everywhere. Anna had a pretty dress and long hair. Lily liked to brush Anna's hair and sing to her. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and Anna. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She asked her mom, "Can I go on the slide, please?" + +Mom said, "Yes, you can, but be careful. Hold Anna tight and don't let her fall." + +Lily nodded and ran to the slide. She climbed up the ladder and sat on the top. She looked down and saw a lot of kids waiting for their turn. She felt excited and scared. + +She hugged Anna and said, "Are you ready, Anna? We are going to have fun!" + +She pushed herself off and slid down fast. She felt the wind in her face and heard the kids cheer. She smiled and shouted, "Whee!" + +But then, something bad happened. Anna slipped out of her arms and flew in the air. Lily gasped and reached for her, but it was too late. Anna landed on the grass, far from the slide. + +Lily felt sad and scared. She ran to get Anna, but a boy got there first. He picked up Anna and looked at her. He said, "Wow, this is a famous doll! I saw her on TV. She can talk and sing and dance. She is very cool. Can I have her?" + +Lily felt angry and said, "No, you can't! She is mine! Give her back!" + +The boy said, "No, I want her. She is better than my toys. Finders keepers!" + +Lily felt more angry and said, "No, she is not yours! She is my best friend! You are mean!" + +They both pulled Anna and shouted. Mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily and the boy fighting over Anna. She said, "Stop it, both of you! What is going on here?" + +Lily and the boy told Mom their stories. Mom listened and said, "Lily, I'm sorry you lost Anna, but you should be more careful with your toys. The boy, I'm sorry you like Anna, but you should be more polite and ask before you take someone else's toy. Now, please give Anna back to Lily and say sorry." + +The boy felt sorry and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to take your doll. She is very nice, but you love her more. Here, you can have her back." + +Lily felt happy and said, "Thank you, boy. I'm sorry I yelled at you. You can play with Anna if you want, but please be gentle with her. She is very special to me." + +The boy nodded and said, "OK, Lily. I will be nice to Anna. Can we be friends?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, we can be friends. Do you want to go on the slide with me and Anna?" + +The boy smiled and said, "Yes, I do. That sounds like fun." + +They both ran to the slide, holding Anna. Mom watched them and smiled. She was glad they made up and learned to share. She thought, "What a nice day at the park!" +Sam liked to jump. He jumped on his bed, on the sofa, on the grass. He jumped high and low, fast and slow. He jumped when he was happy and when he was sad. He jumped all the time. + +One day, Sam's mom said he needed a haircut. Sam did not like haircuts. They made his head feel cold and his neck itch. He did not want to sit still and let the lady cut his hair with scissors. He wanted to jump. + +Sam's mom took him to the barber shop. She told him to be a good boy and sit on the chair. She gave him a book to look at. But Sam did not want to look at the book. He wanted to jump. + +He waited until his mom was not looking. Then he jumped off the chair and ran to the door. He tried to open it, but it was locked. He saw a big window next to the door. He thought he could jump through it and get out. + +He ran to the window and jumped as hard as he could. But the window was not open. It was closed. It was made of glass. Sam hit the glass with his head and broke it. He felt a sharp pain and saw blood. He screamed and cried. His mom and the lady ran to him. They were scared and angry. They called for help. + +Sam had to go to the hospital. He had a big cut on his head and a lot of stitches. He also had a haircut. He did not like it. He wished he had not jumped. He learned that jumping was not always fun. Sometimes it was tough. He was sorry. +Ben was a big boy who liked to eat radishes. He liked how they were red and round and crunchy. He ate them every day for lunch and dinner. He thought they made him strong and smart. + +One day, he found a very big radish in the garden. He was so happy that he ran to the kitchen to wash it and eat it. But when he turned on the tap, something strange happened. The water was not clear and cold, but purple and hot. And it smelled like candy. + +Ben did not know what to do. He wanted to eat the radish, but he was afraid of the water. He decided to try it anyway. He put the radish under the tap and waited. But instead of washing the radish, the water made it shrink. It became smaller and smaller, until it was the size of a pea. + +Ben was very sad and angry. He wanted his big radish back. He picked up the tiny radish and threw it on the floor. He stomped his feet and cried. He did not notice that the water was still running and splashing on him. + +Soon, he felt something weird. He felt his clothes getting loose and his shoes falling off. He looked at his hands and saw that they were shrinking too. He was getting smaller and smaller, just like the radish. He screamed for help, but his voice was too tiny to hear. + +He saw a big shadow coming towards him. It was his dad, who had heard the water and came to see what was wrong. He was bald and had a big beard. He looked like a giant to Ben. He saw the purple water and the tiny radish on the floor. He saw Ben, who was now the size of a mouse. He was shocked and scared. + +He turned off the tap and picked up Ben carefully. He hugged him and said, "Don't worry, son. I'll find a way to make you big again. I love you, no matter what size you are." + +Ben was glad that his dad was there. He hoped that he would find a way to make him and the radish big again. He learned a lesson that day. He learned to be careful with strange water and to be happy with what he had. He learned that radishes were not the only thing that made him strong and smart. He learned that his dad loved him, even when he was bald and small. +Sam is a frog who likes to hop. He hops on the grass, on the rocks, on the logs. He hops high and low, fast and slow. He is happy when he hops. + +One day, he sees a big rod by the pond. He thinks it is a toy. He hops to the rod and tries to play with it. He pulls it, he pushes it, he bites it. But the rod does not move. It is stuck in the mud. + +Sam is mad. He wants the rod to hop with him. He hops harder and harder, but the rod does not budge. He hops so hard that he falls into the pond. He is wet and cold and sad. + +Then he hears a splash. He looks up and sees a fish. The fish has the rod in its mouth. The fish is happy. It swims with the rod, it flips with the rod, it shakes with the rod. The rod is not a toy. It is a fish's food. + +Sam is sorry. He did not know the rod was for the fish. He hops out of the pond and says sorry to the fish. The fish says it is okay. The fish says it has enough food. The fish says Sam can hop with it if he wants. + +Sam is glad. He hops with the fish, he swims with the fish, he plays with the fish. He is happy when he hops. He is happy when he has a friend. +Tom and Mia were squirrels who liked to collect nuts for winter. They had a big pile of nuts in their tree house. One day, they found a new nut that was very big and shiny. They wanted to try it, but they did not know what kind of nut it was. + +"Let's take it home and share it," Tom said. + +"OK, but we have to be careful. Maybe it is not a good nut," Mia said. + +They carried the nut to their tree house and put it on top of their pile. They decided to eat it the next day, after they had some rest. + +But during the night, a bad smell came from the nut. It was so bad that it woke Tom and Mia up. They coughed and sneezed and covered their noses. + +"Yuck! What is that smell?" Tom asked. + +"It is the new nut! It is spoiling!" Mia said. + +They looked at the nut and saw that it was not a nut at all. It was a ball of cheese that someone had thrown away. It was covered with green and white mold and had holes in it. It was disgusting! + +"Let's get rid of it! It is making our other nuts bad too!" Tom said. + +They pushed the cheese ball out of their tree house and watched it roll down the hill. They hoped that no other animal would find it and eat it. + +"Next time, we will only take nuts that we know," Mia said. + +"Yes, and we will check them before we eat them," Tom said. + +They cleaned their tree house and threw away any nuts that had touched the cheese. Then they cuddled together and went back to sleep. They dreamed of sweet and crunchy nuts. +Lily likes to draw with her pen. She draws flowers and trees and stars on her paper. She is very happy when she draws. + +One morning, she wakes up early and wants to draw. She sees her pen on the table next to her bed. She reaches for it, but it is too far. She tries to stretch her arm, but she cannot reach it. She feels sad and angry. + +She looks at her brother, Tom, who is sleeping in the other bed. He is tall and big. He can reach the pen. She thinks of a plan. She gets out of her bed and walks to his bed. She shakes him and says, "Tom, Tom, wake up!" + +Tom opens his eyes and sees Lily. He is sleepy and grumpy. He says, "What do you want, Lily? Go away!" + +Lily points to the pen and says, "I want the pen. Give me the pen!" + +Tom sees the pen and says, "No, it is my pen. I need it for school. You have your own pen. Go find it!" + +Lily says, "No, it is not your pen. It is our pen. We share it. You are mean and selfish!" + +Tom says, "No, you are mean and selfish! You woke me up for a silly pen. Go back to your bed!" + +They start to argue and shout. They wake up their mom and dad, who come to their room. They see them fighting over the pen. They are not happy. They say, "Stop it, both of you! Why are you fighting over a pen? It is just a pen. You have many other pens. You should share and be nice to each other. Now, say sorry and hug each other!" + +Lily and Tom feel ashamed and sorry. They say sorry and hug each other. They give the pen to their mom and dad. They say, "We don't need the pen. We have each other. We love each other." + +Mom and dad smile and hug them. They say, "That's good. We love you too. Now, let's go and have breakfast. Maybe you can draw something together later." +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to climb on the big tree and swing on the vines. They pretended they were monkeys and made funny noises. + +One day, they saw a new vine on the tree. It was pale and thin, and it had no leaves. Anna wanted to touch it, but Ben said no. + +"Don't touch it, Anna. It might be bad. Guess what it is." + +Anna looked at the vine. She thought for a moment. + +"Maybe it is a snake. A pale snake that sleeps on the tree." + +Ben shook his head. + +"No, it is not a snake. Snakes have eyes and mouths. This has none. Guess again." + +Anna looked at the vine again. She thought harder. + +"Maybe it is a rope. A pale rope that someone left on the tree." + +Ben nodded. + +"Yes, it might be a rope. But who left it here? And why?" + +They heard a voice behind them. + +"I left it here. And I'll tell you why." + +They turned around and saw a man. He was wearing a hat and a coat. He had a big bag on his shoulder. He looked angry. + +He pointed at the vine. + +"That is not a vine. That is a wire. A pale wire that I use to catch birds. And you two are ruining my trap. Get away from my tree." + +Anna and Ben were scared. They did not like the man. They did not like his wire. They did not like his trap. + +They ran away from the tree. They ran to their house. They told their mom what happened. + +Their mom hugged them. She said they were brave. She said she would call the police. She said the man was bad. She said the wire was bad. She said the trap was bad. + +She said the tree was good. She said the vines were good. She said the birds were good. + +She said they could play on the tree again. But only on the real vines. The green ones. The ones that had leaves. The ones that were not wires. The ones that were not traps. The ones that were fun. +Sara likes to play with her blocks. She can make towers, bridges, houses and more. She has many blocks of different colors and shapes. She likes to use her network of blocks to make stories. + +One day, she is playing with her blocks when she sees a blue bird outside her window. The bird is flying and singing. Sara thinks the bird is pretty and happy. She wants to make a bird with her blocks. She looks for blue blocks, but she cannot find any. She only has red, yellow, green and brown blocks. She feels sad and angry. + +She asks her mom for blue blocks, but her mom says she does not have any. She says Sara can use other colors to make a bird. Sara does not want to use other colors. She wants to make a blue bird like the one outside. She starts to cry and throw her blocks. Her mom tells her to stop and calm down. She says Sara can go outside and see the bird if she wants. + +Sara stops crying and listens. She hears the bird singing again. She looks at her window and sees the bird. The bird seems to look at her too. Sara feels curious and happy. She says sorry to her mom and her blocks. She puts her blocks away and goes outside with her mom. She sees the bird on a tree. The bird is blue and shiny. Sara smiles and waves at the bird. The bird waves back with its wing. Sara and the bird become friends. Sara learns that she can make stories with any color of blocks, but she still likes blue the best. +Anna liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and made lively pictures of animals, flowers and people. She drew on big sheets of paper that her mom gave her. Sometimes she made a mistake and wanted to change her drawing. Then she used her eraser to rub out the crayon marks. + +One day, she was drawing a big lion with a yellow crayon. She wanted to make his mane brown, but she picked up a black crayon by mistake. She drew a black circle around his head and then realized it was wrong. She looked for her eraser, but she could not find it. She asked her mom, but her mom did not know where it was. She asked her brother, but he said he did not take it. She looked everywhere, but her eraser was gone. It had vanished. + +Anna was sad and angry. She did not like her lion with a black mane. She wanted to fix it, but she had no eraser. She cried and threw her crayons on the floor. Her mom came and hugged her. She said, "Don't worry, Anna. We can buy a new eraser tomorrow. Maybe your old eraser is hiding somewhere and will come back. Maybe a mouse took it to make a bed. Maybe a fairy borrowed it to do magic. We don't know, but it's not your fault. It's okay to make mistakes. You can still draw beautiful pictures." + +Anna stopped crying and looked at her mom. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. I'm sorry I made a mess. Can I draw with you?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Anna. I love you too. Let's draw together. Maybe we can make a new friend for your lion. What do you think?" Anna nodded and picked up a crayon. She said, "I think a pink elephant would be nice. He can have a purple hat and a green scarf. He can be the lion's best friend." Her mom said, "That sounds wonderful, Anna. Let's draw him." They drew a pink elephant with a purple hat and a green scarf. They made him lively and happy. They gave him a big smile and a name. They called him Eddie. Anna liked Eddie. She liked her lion too. She forgot about her eraser. She was happy. +Lily liked to play with her toys in her room. She had many toys: dolls, cars, blocks, books and more. She liked to make stories with them and have fun. But she did not like to put them away when she was done. Her room was always messy and her toys were everywhere. + +One day, her mom came to her room and saw the mess. She was not happy. She said to Lily, "Lily, you need to clean up your room. It is too messy. You have to put your toys in their places. Look, I made some labels for you. This box is for dolls, this one is for cars, this one is for blocks and so on. Can you please be organized and put your toys in the right boxes?" + +Lily did not want to do that. She said, "No, mom, I don't want to. I like my toys like this. I can find them easily. I don't need labels. I don't want to be organized. I want to play more." + +Mom said, "Lily, you have to listen to me. You can play more later, but first you have to clean up. It is not good to have a messy room. It can make you lose your toys, or trip over them, or break them. And it is not fair to me. I have to work hard to keep the house clean and tidy. You have to help me too. You have to be responsible and respectful. Please, Lily, quit being stubborn and do what I ask you." + +Lily still did not want to do that. She said, "No, mom, I won't. You are mean. You don't let me have fun. You don't understand me. I don't like you. I want to go to another place where I can do what I want." + +Mom was sad and angry. She said, "Lily, that is not nice. How can you say that? I love you very much. I want you to be happy and safe. But I also want you to learn and grow. You have to follow some rules and do some chores. That is part of life. You can't go to another place. This is your home. And I am your mom. You have to respect me and obey me. Now, please, Lily, quit being rude and do what I tell you." + +Lily and mom looked at each other. They both had tears in their eyes. They both felt sorry and hurt. They both wanted to hug and make up. But they both did not know how to say it. They both were quiet for a while. Then, Lily said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I love you too. I don't want to go to another place. I want to stay with you. But I don't like to clean up. It is boring and hard. Can you help me?" + +Mom said, "Lily, I'm sorry too. I love you more than anything. I don't want to be mean to you. I want to have fun with you. But I also want to teach you. Cleaning up is not so bad. It can be easy and fun. If you do it with me. I will help you. And we can sing and talk and laugh while we do it. How about that?" + +Lily smiled and nodded. She said, "OK, mom, let's do it. Let's be organized and put our toys in their places. And then we can play more. Together." + +Mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "OK, Lily, let's do it. Let's be organized and put our toys in their places. And then we can play more. Together. I'm proud of you, Lily. You are a good girl. And I'm happy to be your mom." + +They both got up and started to clean up. They put the dolls in the doll box, the cars in the car box, the blocks in the block box and so on. They used the labels to help them. They sang and talked and laughed while they did it. They had fun. They were organized. And they were happy. +Lily and Tom went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, giraffes, and elephants. But Lily and Tom wanted to see the monkeys most of all. They loved the monkeys because they were funny and smart. + +They ran to the monkey cage and looked for their favorite monkey, Bobo. Bobo was a brown monkey with a long tail and big ears. He liked to swing on the ropes and make faces at the people. Lily and Tom waved at him and called his name. + +"Hi, Bobo! Do you remember us?" Lily asked. + +"Ooh-ooh-ah-ah!" Bobo answered. He jumped down from the rope and came closer to the cage. He reached out his hand and touched Lily's hair. He smiled and showed his teeth. + +"Bobo, you are so cute! Can we give you a banana?" Tom asked. He took a banana from his backpack and peeled it. He held it out to Bobo. + +But before Bobo could take the banana, another monkey snatched it from Tom's hand. It was Coco, a black monkey with a short tail and small eyes. He was the boss of the monkeys and he did not like to share. He ran away with the banana and ate it. + +"Hey, that's not fair! That was for Bobo!" Tom complained. He was angry and sad. + +"Ooh-ooh-ah-ah!" Bobo complained too. He was hungry and wanted the banana. + +"Sorry, kids. Coco is a greedy monkey. He always takes the food from the other monkeys. He is not obedient like Bobo." Mom explained. + +"Can we give Bobo another banana?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey. But be careful. Coco might try to steal it again." Mom said. She gave Lily another banana and helped her peel it. + +Lily held the banana close to her chest and walked slowly to the cage. She looked for Coco and saw him sitting on a high branch. He was busy licking his fingers and did not notice Lily. + +"Psst, Bobo. Here, take this." Lily whispered. She slid the banana through the bars and gave it to Bobo. + +"Ooh-ooh-ah-ah!" Bobo thanked. He grabbed the banana and ate it quickly. He was happy and full. + +"Good job, Lily. You are very kind and smart." Mom praised. + +"Thank you, Mom. I like Bobo. He is very funny and obedient." Lily said. + +"Me too. He is my favorite monkey." Tom said. + +They hugged each other and watched Bobo swing on the ropes again. They laughed and clapped when he made faces at them. They had a lot of fun at the zoo. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big green fruit hanging from a tree. They wanted to try it, so they asked their mom. + +"Mom, what is that?" Tom pointed to the fruit. + +"That is an avocado. It is good to eat, but you have to wait until it is ripe. It is not ripe yet, see how hard it is?" Mom touched the fruit and showed them. + +Tom and Lily nodded, but they were eager to taste it. They decided to wait until mom was busy and then sneak to the tree. They climbed on a stool and reached for the avocado. But they pulled too hard and the fruit fell to the ground. It hit a rock and broke open. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lily said. She saw the soft green flesh and the big brown seed inside. She picked up a piece and put it in her mouth. + +"Yuck, this is not good!" She spat it out and made a face. + +Tom laughed and waved the seed at her. "Maybe this is better. Here, try it!" He threw the seed at Lily. + +"Hey, stop that!" Lily dodged the seed and threw a piece of flesh back at Tom. + +They started a food fight with the avocado, throwing and dodging and laughing. They did not see mom coming until she was right behind them. + +"Tom! Lily! What are you doing?" Mom shouted. She was angry and surprised. She saw the mess they made with the avocado and the stool and the rock. + +Tom and Lily stopped and looked at mom. They knew they were in trouble. They dropped the avocado and hung their heads. + +"Sorry, mom," they said in a small voice. + +Mom sighed and shook her head. She picked up the avocado and the stool and the rock. She took Tom and Lily by the hand and led them to the house. + +"You two are very naughty. You wasted a good avocado and made a mess. You have to clean up and say sorry to the tree. And no more avocado for you until it is ripe and I say so. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded and said sorry again. They followed mom and helped her clean up. They learned their lesson and never touched the avocado again until it was ripe and mom gave it to them. They still liked to play in the garden, but they were more careful and respectful of the fruits and the trees. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. Sometimes they have races with their cars. They are competitive. They want to win. + +One day, they find a new toy. It is a big car with a sharp horn. It is shiny and red. Tom and Mia both want to play with it. They grab it at the same time. + +"Let go! It is mine!" Tom says. + +"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Mia says. + +They pull and tug. The car does not move. The sharp horn pokes Tom's skin. He cries out. He lets go of the car. Mia takes it and runs away. + +Tom is sad and angry. He has a red mark on his skin. It hurts. He does not want to play with Mia anymore. He thinks she is mean. + +Mia is happy and proud. She has the car. She thinks she is smart. She does not care about Tom. She plays with the car by herself. + +But soon, she feels lonely and bored. The car is not fun without Tom. She misses him. She thinks she is sorry. + +She goes back to Tom. She sees him sitting on the floor. He is still sad. She gives him the car. + +"I am sorry, Tom. I was wrong. You can play with the car. I can play with something else." Mia says. + +Tom looks at her. He sees the car. He sees her face. He thinks she is nice. + +"Thank you, Mia. I am sorry, too. I was rude. You can play with the car, too. We can share it." Tom says. + +They smile at each other. They hug. They play with the car together. They are friends again. They are happy. +Mia likes to help her mom in the garden. She likes to dig and water and watch the plants grow. One day, she sees a red thing poking out of the dirt. She pulls it out and holds it in her hand. It is round and smooth and has a green top. + +"What is this, mom?" Mia asks. + +"That is a radish, Mia. It is a vegetable that you can eat. Some people like it and some people don't. It has a spicy taste that makes your mouth tingle," mom explains. + +Mia is curious. She takes a bite of the radish. She makes a face and spits it out. She does not like the radish. It is too hot and bitter for her. She thinks it is a dull vegetable. + +"Yuck, mom. I don't like radish. It is not yummy like carrot or tomato. It is dull and ouchy," Mia says. + +"I'm sorry, Mia. You don't have to eat it if you don't like it. Maybe you can try it again when you are older. Or maybe you can give it to someone who likes it. Do you know who likes radish?" mom asks. + +Mia thinks for a moment. She remembers that her friend Ben likes radish. He told her once that he likes to eat it with butter and salt. She decides to give the radish to Ben. + +"Ben likes radish, mom. He says it is crunchy and tasty. Can I give the radish to Ben?" Mia asks. + +"Sure, Mia. That is very nice of you. You can give the radish to Ben the next time you see him. Maybe he will share something with you that you like. Sharing is caring, Mia," mom says. + +Mia smiles. She puts the radish in a bag and runs to find Ben. She hopes he will like the radish and share something with her. She thinks maybe he will share his cookie or his juice. She likes cookie and juice. They are sweet and yummy. She thinks they are not dull at all. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they see a big red car in the park. It is shiny and fast. They want to play with it. + +"Who owns this car?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe no one," Ben says. + +"Can we play with it?" Lily says. + +Ben looks around. He does not see anyone. He thinks for a moment. He wants to play with the car too. He says, "Okay, let's play with it. But we have to be quick and quiet." + +They run to the car and get inside. They pretend to drive and honk. They have fun. They do not see the man who comes back to the park. He is the owner of the car. He is angry. He sees Lily and Ben in his car. He shouts, "Hey, what are you doing? Get out of my car! You are stealing my car!" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They jump out of the car and run away. They say, "Sorry, sorry, we did not know. We just wanted to play." + +The man chases them. He says, "Stop, you are in trouble. You have to pay for this. This car is expensive and difficult to fix. You could have broken it." + +Lily and Ben run faster. They hope the man does not catch them. They feel bad. They know they did something wrong. They should not have played with the car. They should have asked first. They learn a lesson. They do not want to steal again. +Lily loved to play with her mom's jewelry. She liked the shiny rings and necklaces and bracelets. She liked to pretend she was a princess or a fairy. One day, she saw a new box on her mom's dresser. It had a big bow on it. Lily was curious. She opened the box and saw a beautiful necklace with a heart pendant. It sparkled in the light. Lily wanted to try it on. + +She took the necklace out of the box and put it around her neck. She looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. She felt very pretty. She decided to show her mom. She ran downstairs to find her mom. But she did not see her mom. She saw her dad. He was holding a bunch of flowers. He looked sad. + +"Lily, where is your mom?" he asked. + +"She is upstairs. Why are you sad, dad?" Lily asked. + +He sighed. "Lily, I have something to tell you. Your mom and I had a big fight. We said some mean things to each other. She was very angry and she left. She said she does not want to see me anymore. She said she does not love me anymore." + +Lily felt a lump in her throat. She did not understand. Why did her mom and dad fight? Why did her mom leave? Did her mom not love her anymore? She felt tears in her eyes. She hugged her dad. + +"I love you, dad. I love mom too. Please don't be sad. Please don't fight. Please make up. Please bring mom back." she said. + +Her dad hugged her back. He kissed her hair. He looked at the necklace around her neck. He recognized it. It was the necklace he bought for her mom. It was a gift for their anniversary. He hoped her mom would like it. He hoped her mom would come back. He hoped they could be a happy family again. + +He smiled sadly. He said, "I love you too, Lily. I love mom too. I'm sorry we fought. I'm sorry we made you sad. I hope we can make up. I hope we can bring mom back. I hope she likes the necklace. It's for her. It's a symbol of my love for her. Do you want to give it to her?" + +Lily nodded. She took off the necklace and put it back in the box. She said, "Yes, dad. I want to give it to her. I want to tell her I love her. I want to tell her you love her. I want to tell her we are a family. Can we go find her?" + +Her dad nodded. He said, "Yes, Lily. We can go find her. We can try to talk to her. We can try to fix things. We can try to be happy again. Come on, let's go." + +He took the box and the flowers. He took Lily's hand. They walked out of the door. They hoped to find her mom. They hoped to make her happy. They hoped to be a family again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Lily says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They run to the slide. They are fast. They take turns to go down the slide. They have fun. + +But then, Lily sees a boy with a bag. The bag has toys in it. Lily likes toys. She wants the bag. + +"Can I have your bag?" Lily asks the boy. + +"No, this is my bag. Go away!" the boy says. + +Lily is sad. She tries to take the bag from the boy. The boy is angry. He pushes Lily. Lily falls down. She cries. + +Ben sees what happens. He runs to Lily. He helps her get up. + +"Are you OK?" Ben asks. + +Lily nods. She has a scratch on her knee. It hurts. + +"Here, take this." Ben says. He gives Lily his teddy bear. He likes his teddy bear. But he likes Lily more. + +Lily smiles. She hugs the teddy bear. She hugs Ben. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend." Lily says. + +Ben smiles. He hugs Lily. + +"You are welcome, Lily. You are a good friend, too." Ben says. + +They go back to the slide. They play some more. They are happy. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a new plastic ball. It is red and shiny. They want to catch the ball. + +They throw the ball to each other. They say, "Catch!" They laugh and have fun. But then, a big dog comes. The dog sees the ball. The dog runs and jumps. The dog catches the ball in his mouth. He runs away with the ball. + +Tom and Anna are sad. They want their ball back. They chase the dog. They say, "Stop! Give us our ball!" But the dog does not listen. He is fast and strong. He likes the ball. + +They see a man. The man is the dog's owner. They say, "Mister, please help us! Your dog has our ball!" The man sees the dog and the ball. He says, "Sorry, kids. I did not know. Come here, boy. Drop the ball." He calls the dog. The dog comes. He drops the ball. The man gives the ball to Tom and Anna. + +Tom and Anna are happy. They say, "Thank you, mister. Thank you, dog." They take their ball. They go back to the park. They play with their ball. They catch the ball. They laugh and have fun. The end. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the garden. They had a big box of seeds. They wanted to grow flowers and trees and make the garden beautiful. They dug holes in the dirt and put the seeds in. They watered them with a hose. + +"Look, Lily, this seed is growing!" Ben said. He pointed to a green sprout in the ground. + +"Wow, Ben, it is!" Lily said. She clapped her hands. "What kind of flower will it be?" + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe a rose, or a sunflower, or a daisy. We have to wait and see." + +They ran to the other side of the garden. They saw a big tree. It had no leaves. It was brown and dry. It looked sad. + +"Ben, what's wrong with this tree?" Lily asked. + +"It's dead, Lily. It doesn't grow anymore. It doesn't have water or sun or food. It's not happy." + +"Can we make it happy, Ben? Can we make it grow again?" + +Ben shook his head. "No, Lily. We can't. Dead things don't grow. They stay dead. We have to plant new things." + +He took Lily's hand and led her back to the box of seeds. They picked some more seeds and planted them in the garden. They hoped they would grow and make the landscape colorful and alive. They smiled and hugged each other. They loved to grow things. +Sam and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look for bugs and flowers. One day, they found a big gate with a lock on it. Behind the gate, there was a path that led to a forest. + +"Let's unlock the gate and see what's in the forest!" Sam said. He had a key that he had found in his dad's drawer. He thought it could open any lock. + +Lily was scared. She did not want to go to the forest. She had heard that there were wolves and bears and snakes there. She wanted to stay in the park where it was safe. + +"Please, Sam, don't unlock the gate. It's not a good idea. We might get lost or hurt. Let's play somewhere else," Lily said. + +But Sam did not listen to Lily. He was curious and brave. He put the key in the lock and turned it. The lock clicked and the gate opened. Sam ran to the path and said, "Come on, Lily, let's go!" + +Lily did not want to go, but she did not want to leave Sam alone. She was loyal and loved him. She followed him to the path and said, "Sam, wait for me!" + +But Sam did not wait for Lily. He ran faster and faster, deeper and deeper into the forest. He wanted to see everything. He did not see the signs that said, "Danger! Keep out!" + +Lily tried to keep up with Sam, but she was tired and scared. She did not like the forest. It was dark and cold and noisy. She heard strange sounds and saw scary shadows. She wanted to go back to the park. + +"Sam, Sam, where are you?" Lily called. But Sam did not answer. He was too far away. He did not hear Lily. He did not hear the growl of the wolf that was behind him. He did not see the teeth and the claws that were ready to attack him. + +Lily heard a scream. It was Sam. He was in trouble. He was in pain. He was sorry. He wished he had listened to Lily. He wished he had not unlocked the gate. He wished he had stayed in the park. + +But it was too late. The wolf had caught him. The wolf had bitten him. The wolf had killed him. + +Lily cried. She was alone. She was lost. She was afraid. She wished she had not followed Sam. She wished she had not been loyal. She wished she had stayed in the park. + +But it was too late. The forest had trapped her. The forest had no mercy. The forest had no way out. +Tom was a little boy who liked to draw. He had many colors of ink to make pictures with. He liked to draw animals, cars, flowers and stars. He had a big paper on the floor and he used his ink to make a big zoo. + +But Tom was not careful with his ink. He spilled some on the floor and on his clothes. He did not see it because he was busy drawing. He did not hear his mom call him for lunch. He did not smell the soup and bread that she made. + +Mom came to see what Tom was doing. She saw the mess on the floor and on his clothes. She was not happy. She said, "Tom, what have you done? You have made a big mess with your ink. You have to clean it up and change your clothes. And you have to eat your lunch. It is getting cold." + +Tom did not want to stop drawing. He did not want to clean up. He did not want to change his clothes. He did not want to eat his lunch. He was angry. He said, "No, I don't want to. I want to draw. I don't like soup and bread. They are bitter." + +Mom said, "Tom, you have to listen to me. You have to do what I say. You have to be a good boy. If you don't, you will have no ink to draw with. And you will have no dessert after lunch. And you will have no story before nap." + +Tom did not like what mom said. He did not want to lose his ink and his dessert and his story. He wanted to have them all. He thought of a way to get them. He said, "OK, mom, I will do what you say. But first, can I show you my zoo? It is very nice. I have many animals, cars, flowers and stars. Please, mom, can you see it?" + +Mom said, "OK, Tom, I will see your zoo. But you have to be quick. And you have to be careful. And you have to follow me." + +Tom said, "OK, mom, I will be quick and careful and follow you." But he was not. He was slow and sneaky and did not follow mom. He crawled under the table and hid behind the couch. He took his ink with him. He thought he was smart. He thought he could draw more and have his ink and his dessert and his story. + +But mom was smarter. She saw Tom crawl under the table and hide behind the couch. She saw his ink with him. She said, "Tom, I see you. You are not quick and careful and following me. You are slow and sneaky and hiding from me. You are not a good boy. You are a naughty boy. You have to come out and do what I say. Or you will have no ink and no dessert and no story." + +Tom heard mom. He knew he was caught. He knew he was naughty. He knew he had to come out and do what mom said. He was sad. He said, "OK, mom, I will come out and do what you say. I am sorry. I love you." + +Mom said, "OK, Tom, I love you too. But you have to learn to be a good boy. You have to be careful with your ink. You have to clean up your mess. You have to change your clothes. You have to eat your lunch. And you have to say thank you." + +Tom said, "OK, mom, I will learn to be a good boy. I will be careful with my ink. I will clean up my mess. I will change my clothes. I will eat my lunch. And I will say thank you." + +Mom said, "Good, Tom, I am proud of you. You are a good boy. Now, let me see your zoo. It is very nice. You have many animals, cars, flowers and stars. You are a good drawer. And you can have your ink and your dessert and your story. But only after you do what I say." + +Tom said, "OK, mom, thank you. You are a good mom. I am happy." +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play in the garden, where there was a big tree. The tree had many green leaves and red apples. Tom and Sam would climb the tree and eat the apples. They loved the tree very much. + +One day, a man came to their house. He had a big truck and a saw. He said he wanted to buy the tree and cut it down. He said he would give their dad a lot of money for the tree. Their dad said yes, because he needed the money. + +Tom and Sam were very sad. They did not want to lose their tree. They ran to the tree and hugged it. They said, "Please, dad, don't sell our tree. We love our tree. It is our friend." + +Their dad saw them and felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, boys, but we need the money. The tree is just a tree. It is not a friend." + +But the tree heard him and was angry. It was a loyal tree. It had given them shade and fruit and fun. It did not want to leave them. It did not want to be cut down. + +So the tree did something very clever. It shook its branches and dropped all its apples on the man's head. The man was hurt and scared. He said, "This tree is crazy. I don't want it. I'm leaving." + +He got in his truck and drove away. The tree was happy. It had saved itself and its friends. Tom and Sam were happy too. They cheered and thanked the tree. They said, "You are the best tree ever. You are our friend." + +Their dad was surprised and amazed. He said, "I guess you were right, boys. The tree is a friend. And a loyal one. I'm sorry I tried to sell it. Let's keep it and take care of it." + +They all hugged the tree and the tree hugged them back. They lived happily ever after. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a big sandbox and a swing. They also have a small farm with some animals. They have a dog, a cat, a cow, a pig and some chickens. + +One day, Tom and Lily see their dad coming from the field. He has a big basket full of corn. The corn is yellow and shiny. It looks incredible. + +"Dad, dad, can we have some corn?" Tom and Lily ask. + +"Sure, my loves, you can have some corn. But first, we have to cook it. Do you want to help me?" Dad says. + +"Yes, yes, we want to help!" Tom and Lily say. + +They follow their dad to the kitchen. They help him wash the corn and put it in a big pot of water. They wait for the water to boil. They hear a hissing sound and see some steam. + +"It's ready!" Dad says. He takes out the corn and puts it on a big plate. He adds some butter and salt. + +"Be careful, it's hot!" Dad says. + +Tom and Lily take a corn each. They blow on it and bite it. It is sweet and juicy. They smile and say: + +"Mmm, this is the best corn ever! Thank you, dad!" + +"You're welcome, my loves. I'm glad you like it. Corn is good for you. It makes you strong and healthy." Dad says. + +They eat all the corn and feel happy. They hug their dad and say: + +"We love you, dad!" + +"I love you too, my loves!" Dad says. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play with blocks. They were very creative and made many things with their blocks, like houses, cars, and animals. One day, they decided to make a big tower with all their blocks. They worked hard and stacked the blocks as high as they could. + +But then, their sister Lily came into the room. She was angry because Tom and Sam had taken all the blocks and left none for her. She wanted to play with the blocks too, but they did not share. She pushed the tower and made it fall down. The blocks went everywhere and made a loud noise. + +Tom and Sam were very sad and mad. They had worked so hard on their tower and now it was gone. They cried and yelled at Lily. "You are mean and bad! You broke our tower! Go away!" they said. + +Lily did not care. She shrugged and said, "So what? It was just a tower. You can make another one. I want to play with the blocks now." She grabbed some blocks and started to make her own things. + +Tom and Sam were so angry that they forgot to breathe. They held their breath and turned red. They wanted to make Lily stop and give them back their blocks. But they could not. They needed air for their lungs, but they did not let it in. They fell down and stopped moving. + +Lily looked at them and saw that they were not playing anymore. She thought they were sleeping. She shrugged and said, "Fine. More blocks for me." She kept playing and did not notice that Tom and Sam were not breathing. She did not help them or call for help. She was mean and bad. Tom and Sam did not wake up. They died. The end. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big box near the slide. They run to the box and look inside. + +"Wow, there are many toys in here!" Ben says. "Who owns them?" + +"I don't know," Lily says. "Maybe someone left them here. Can we play with them?" + +Ben nods. He picks up a red car and makes it zoom on the grass. Lily grabs a doll and a hat and puts them on. They have fun with the toys. + +But then, they hear a loud voice. "Hey, those are my toys! Give them back!" + +They turn around and see a boy with a frown. He is bigger than them and looks angry. He walks to the box and starts to take the toys. + +"Sorry, we didn't know," Ben says. He gives the car to the boy. + +"Me too," Lily says. She gives the doll and the hat to the boy. + +The boy snatches the toys and puts them in the box. He glares at them and says, "Next time, don't touch what is not yours. Go away!" + +Ben and Lily feel sad and scared. They run away from the box and the boy. They look for a new place to play. + +"Ben, I have an idea," Lily says. "Let's make our own toys. We can use sticks and stones and leaves and flowers. We can make anything we want." + +Ben smiles. He likes Lily's idea. He says, "Yes, let's do that. That sounds fun." + +They find some sticks and stones and leaves and flowers. They use them to make a house, a boat, a plane, and a crown. They play with their own toys and have more fun than before. + +They are happy and alert. They watch out for the boy and the box. They don't want to see them again. They only want to play with their own toys and each other. They are good friends. +Lily and Ben were having lunch with their mom. They had pasta and sauce, and they liked it very much. Mom made the sauce with tomatoes and cheese, and it was warm and yummy. + +"Can I have more sauce, please?" Lily asked mom. + +"Of course, my dear. Here you go," mom said, and gave Lily more sauce. + +Ben saw that Lily had more sauce, and he wanted more too. But he did not say please. He just grabbed the sauce bottle and poured it on his pasta. + +"Hey, that's not fair! You took too much sauce!" Lily said, and got angry. + +"Ben, that's not nice. You have to share and say please," mom said, and took the sauce bottle from Ben. + +"But I like sauce!" Ben said, and pouted. + +"I know, but you have to be polite and respectful. Sauce is for everyone, not just for you. And you have to be careful, or you will make a mess," mom said, and pointed to the sauce that spilled on the table and on Ben's shirt. + +Ben looked at the sauce and felt sorry. He realized that he was rude and greedy. He said sorry to mom and Lily, and asked for a napkin. + +"It's okay, Ben. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Next time, just say please, and I will give you more sauce. And don't forget to say thank you, too," mom said, and smiled. + +"Thank you, mom. And thank you, Lily, for sharing," Ben said, and smiled back. + +Lily and Ben hugged each other, and finished their lunch. They enjoyed the warm sauce, and learned to be polite and respectful. Mom was proud of them, and gave them a kiss. +Lily and Sam were twins who liked to draw with crayons. They had many colors of crayons, but their favorite was blue. They always wanted to use the blue crayon, but they only had one. + +One day, they were drawing in their room. Lily had the blue crayon and was making a picture of a sky. Sam wanted the blue crayon and asked Lily to share. + +"Please, Lily, can I have the blue crayon?" Sam said. "I want to draw a sea." + +"No, Sam, I need the blue crayon," Lily said. "I am not done with my sky." + +They started to argue and tug on the blue crayon. They made a lot of noise and woke up their baby brother, who was sleeping in the next room. Their baby brother started to cry. + +Their mom heard the cry and came to their room. She saw Lily and Sam fighting over the blue crayon and their baby brother crying. She was not happy. + +"What is going on here?" she said. "Why are you making so much noise? You know you have to be quiet when your baby brother is sleeping." + +"Sorry, mom," Lily and Sam said. "We both want the blue crayon." + +Mom looked at their drawings and saw that they were both very nice. She had an idea. + +"Why don't you work together and make one big picture with the blue crayon?" she said. "You can draw a sky and a sea and maybe some birds and fish. It will be more fun and more beautiful." + +Lily and Sam liked mom's idea. They said sorry to each other and gave each other a hug. They decided to share the blue crayon and make one big picture. They were quiet and careful not to wake up their baby brother again. + +Mom smiled and gave them a kiss. She was proud of them for managing to solve their problem and be nice to each other. She hung their picture on the fridge and told them it was the best picture she had ever seen. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play in the park with their dog, Spot. Spot is big and brown and likes to run and bark. + +One night, Lily and Tom want to stay up late. They ask their mom if they can go to the park and see the moon. Mom says yes, but they have to be ready and listen to her. + +Lily and Tom put on their coats and hats and boots. They take Spot with them. They are ready. Mom tells them to hold hands and stay close. They listen to her. + +They walk to the park and look up at the sky. They see the moon. It is big and round and bright. They see stars too. They are small and shiny and many. + +Lily and Tom say wow. They point at the moon and the stars. They ask mom what they are. Mom tells them they are lights in the sky. She says the moon is a big rock and the stars are suns far away. + +Lily and Tom think that is amazing. They want to know more. They ask mom many questions. Mom answers them. She is happy they are curious. + +Spot sees a squirrel. He barks and runs after it. Lily and Tom laugh. They call him back. He listens to them. + +They play in the park for a while. They swing and slide and run. They have fun. + +Then mom says it is time to go home. Lily and Tom say okay. They are tired. They hug mom and thank her. They hold hands and walk back. They listen to her. + +They see the moon and the stars again. They say good night to them. They say good night to Spot. They say good night to mom. They go to bed and dream of lights in the sky. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books to have fun with. But sometimes they fought over who got to play with what. One day, they both wanted to read the same book from the bookshelf. They pulled and tugged at the book, but neither would let go. + +"Give me the book, it's mine!" Tom shouted. + +"No, it's mine, I saw it first!" Lily yelled. + +They were so loud that they did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. She came to their room and saw them fighting over the book. She was not happy. + +"Tom, Lily, stop that right now!" she said. "You are making so much noise that you could go deaf. And you could break the book or the bookshelf. That is not how you share and care for your things. You should be kind and polite to each other." + +Tom and Lily felt ashamed. They let go of the book and said sorry to each other and to their mom. They hugged and decided to take turns reading the book. They also learned to listen to their mom and not to be so loud. They realized that fighting over things could prevent them from having a good time and from being good siblings. They promised to be more respectful and loving to each other. Their mom smiled and took them to lunch. They enjoyed their meal and their book. They were happy. +One day, Tom and Sue went to the park with Mom. They saw many things: swings, slides, flowers, birds, and a big pond. Mom said, "You can play here, but do not go near the pond. It is deep and dangerous." + +Tom and Sue nodded and ran to the swings. They had fun pushing each other and going high. But after a while, Tom got bored. He wanted to see what was in the pond. He said to Sue, "Let's go see the pond. Maybe there are fish or frogs." + +Sue said, "No, Tom. Mom said no. It is bad to disobey Mom. She knows what is good for us." + +Tom said, "You are a baby. I am not afraid. I want to see the pond. Come on, it will be fun." He ran to the pond and Sue followed him. + +When they got to the pond, they saw a big sign. It said, "Keep out. Pond is not safe." Tom did not care. He saw a small boat near the shore. It was open and had oars. He said, "Look, Sue. A boat. Let's go for a ride." + +Sue said, "No, Tom. This is not our boat. It is bad to take things that are not ours. And the sign said to keep out. We should go back to Mom." + +Tom said, "You are a chicken. I am not scared. I want to go for a ride. It will be fun." He got into the boat and took the oars. He said, "Come on, Sue. Don't be a spoilsport." + +Sue was afraid, but she did not want to be left alone. She got into the boat with Tom. Tom started to row the boat away from the shore. He said, "See, Sue. This is fun. We can see the whole pond." + +Sue said, "Tom, stop. This is not fun. This is bad. We are doing wrong things. We should go back to Mom. She will be worried and angry." + +Tom said, "No, Sue. We are having fun. We are not doing wrong things. We are just seeing the pond. Mom will not know. She is busy with other things." + +But Tom was wrong. Mom saw them from the swings. She was not busy. She was watching them. She saw them go to the pond. She saw them get into the boat. She saw them row away from the shore. She was very worried and angry. She ran to the pond and shouted, "Tom! Sue! Come back here right now! You are in big trouble!" + +Tom and Sue heard Mom. They were scared. They tried to row back to the shore, but they did not know how. The boat was too big and heavy for them. The oars were too hard to use. The pond was too deep and wide for them. They got stuck in the middle of the pond. They cried, "Mom! Help! We are sorry!" + +Mom called for help. A man who worked at the park came with another boat. He rescued Tom and Sue and brought them back to the shore. Mom hugged them and said, "Thank God you are safe. But you are also very naughty. You did not listen to me. You went near the pond. You got into the boat. You took something that was not yours. You put yourself in danger. You made me very worried and angry. You have to say sorry to me and to the man who owns the boat. And you have to promise to never do such bad things again." + +Tom and Sue said sorry to Mom and to the man. They promised to never do such bad things again. They learned their lesson. They realized that Mom was right. It was bad to disobey Mom. She knew what was good for them. It was bad to take things that were not theirs. It was bad to go near the pond. It was not fun. It was dangerous. They said, "Mom, we love you. We will listen to you. We will do good things. We will not see the pond again." + +Mom said, "I love you too. I am glad you learned your lesson. I hope you will remember it. Now let's go home and have some cookies." + +The end. +Tom and Sue wanted to go to the park. They asked their mom if they could go. Mom said yes, but they had to take the bus. She gave them some money and told them to be careful. + +They walked to the bus stop and waited. Soon, a big bus came. The driver opened the door and said hello. Tom and Sue climbed on the bus and gave the driver their money. The driver gave them two tickets and told them to sit down. + +The bus started to move. But the driver was terrible. He drove too fast and too slow. He turned too hard and too sharp. He honked too loud and too much. He made the bus shake and bounce. Tom and Sue felt sick. They held their tummies and closed their eyes. + +The bus stopped at the park. The driver opened the door and said goodbye. Tom and Sue got off the bus and ran to the grass. They felt better. They played with the swings and the slides and the sandbox. They had fun. + +They saw their mom coming. She had walked to the park. She smiled and hugged them. She asked them how they liked the bus. Tom and Sue shook their heads. They did not like the bus. They did not like the driver. He was terrible. They told their mom what he did. Mom frowned and nodded. She said she was sorry. She said she would not recommend that bus or that driver to anyone. She said they would walk home. Tom and Sue agreed. They liked walking better. They liked their mom better. She was not terrible. She was nice. +Tim and Sam like to play with the big sack. The sack is cool and soft. They can fill the sack with toys and jump on it. They can hide in the sack and make funny noises. They can roll the sack and chase it. + +One day, Tim and Sam find a new thing in the living room. It is a big screen. The screen has colors and sounds. They see animals and people on the screen. They want to touch the screen and play with it. + +But Mom says no. She says the screen is not for playing. She says the screen is for watching. She says the screen can break if they touch it. She says they can watch the screen with her, but they have to sit still and be quiet. + +Tim and Sam do not like that. They think the screen is boring. They want to play with the sack. They sneak out of the living room and go to their room. They grab the sack and fill it with toys. They jump on it and hide in it and roll it. They make funny noises and laugh. They have fun with the sack. They forget about the screen. +Tom and Amy are friends. They like to play at the park. They see a big slide. They want to slide down. + +"Let's go, Tom!" Amy says. "The slide looks fun!" + +"OK, Amy!" Tom says. "But I go first. I have more power." + +Tom runs to the slide. He climbs up the ladder. He sits on the top. He smiles. He slides down fast. + +"Wow, Tom! You are so fast!" Amy says. She is cheerful. She wants to try too. + +She runs to the slide. She climbs up the ladder. She sits on the top. She slides down fast. + +But Tom is not nice. He does not move. He blocks the slide. Amy bumps into him. She falls off the slide. She hurts her head. She cries. + +"Ha ha, Amy! I win!" Tom says. He is mean. He does not help her. + +Amy is sad. She is angry. She does not want to be friends with Tom anymore. She runs away. She tells her mom. + +Tom is alone. He is bored. He is sorry. He has no friends. He has no fun. He has no power. +Lily and Ben like to dance. They dance in the living room with music. They jump and spin and clap. They have fun. + +But Lily wants to play a game. She says to Ben, "Let's count our steps. I can count more than you." Ben says, "OK, let's count." + +They start to dance and count. Lily says, "One, two, three, four, five." Ben says, "One, two, three, four, five, six." Lily says, "Six, seven, eight, nine, ten." Ben says, "Ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen." + +They count faster and faster. They forget to watch where they are going. They bump into the table. They knock over the lamp. They make a big mess. + +Mom comes in and sees the mess. She is not happy. She says, "What are you doing? You are foolish. You should not dance and count at the same time. You should be careful. You could get hurt." + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We wanted to play a game. We did not mean to make a mess." Mom says, "I know, but you need to think before you play. Now, help me clean up. Then, you can dance again, but without counting." Lily and Ben say, "OK, Mom." They help Mom clean up. Then, they dance again, but without counting. They still have fun. +Anna and Ben are playing in the living room. They have many toys and objects to play with. Anna likes to play with the modern dollhouse. It has lights and sounds and many rooms. Ben likes to play with the old train set. It has tracks and bridges and a big engine. + +Anna wants to play with the dollhouse by herself. She says to Ben, "This is my dollhouse. You can't play with it. Go play with your train." + +Ben feels sad and angry. He says to Anna, "That's not fair. I want to play with the dollhouse too. It looks fun. Why can't we share?" + +Anna says, "No, you can't. You are a boy. You don't know how to play with dolls. You will break them. Go away." + +Ben gets very mad. He grabs the dollhouse and tries to pull it away from Anna. Anna holds on to it and screams. They both tug and push and fight over the dollhouse. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees Anna and Ben fighting over the dollhouse. She says, "Stop it, both of you. What are you doing? Why are you fighting over the dollhouse?" + +Anna and Ben stop fighting and look at Mom. They both say, "It's mine. I want to play with it." + +Mom says, "No, it's not yours. It's ours. We share it. You can both play with it, but you have to take turns and be nice to each other. Fighting is not good. It makes you and the other person unhappy. You need to relax and calm down." + +Anna and Ben feel sorry and ashamed. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Anna. Sorry, Ben." + +Mom says, "It's okay. I forgive you. But you have to learn to share and play together. How about you play with the dollhouse for ten minutes, and then you switch and play with the train set for ten minutes? That way, you can both enjoy the toys and have fun." + +Anna and Ben agree. They say, "Okay, Mom. That sounds good. Thank you." + +Mom says, "You're welcome. I love you both. Now, go and play nicely." + +Anna and Ben hug Mom and say, "We love you too, Mom." + +They go back to the living room and play with the dollhouse and the train set. They take turns and say nice things to each other. They relax and have fun. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are playing dress-up in their room. They have many clothes and toys to choose from. Anna likes to organize everything by color and type. She puts the red clothes in one pile, the blue clothes in another, and so on. She also sorts the hats, the shoes, the bags, and the jewels. + +Ben likes to mix everything up. He puts on a red shirt, a blue skirt, a yellow hat, and a green bag. He also finds a veil, a thin cloth that covers the face. He thinks it is funny and puts it on his head. He looks at himself in the mirror and laughs. + +"Look at me, Anna! I am a princess!" he says. + +Anna turns around and sees Ben. She does not think he is funny. She thinks he is silly and messy. She does not like that he took the veil from her pile. She wants it for herself. + +"No, you are not a princess, Ben! You are a clown! And that is my veil! Give it back!" she says. + +She runs to Ben and tries to take the veil from his head. Ben does not want to give it up. He holds it tight and runs away. Anna chases him around the room. They both shout and tug at the veil. + +"Mine!" + +"No, mine!" + +They are so busy fighting that they do not hear their mom coming up the stairs. She opens the door and sees the mess and the noise. She is not happy. + +"What are you two doing?" she asks. "Why are you making such a racket? And why are you wearing a veil, Ben?" + +Anna and Ben stop and look at their mom. They feel ashamed. They know they have been naughty. They drop the veil and say sorry. + +"We were playing dress-up, mom. But we did not share. We fought over the veil. We are sorry, mom." they say. + +Mom picks up the veil and smiles. She knows they are sorry. She also knows they are creative and curious. She decides to teach them a lesson. + +"Do you know what a veil is, Anna and Ben?" she asks. "It is not just a cloth. It is a special thing that some people wear for weddings or ceremonies. It is a sign of respect and beauty. It is not something to fight over. It is something to share and admire." + +She puts the veil on Anna's head and ties it under her chin. She looks like a bride. She puts another veil on Ben's head and ties it behind his ears. He looks like a groom. + +"Now you are both princesses and princes. And you are also friends. Can you play nicely together and organize your room?" she asks. + +Anna and Ben nod and smile. They hug their mom and thank her. They think the veils are pretty and fun. They also think their mom is smart and kind. They agree to play nicely together and organize their room. They start by putting the red clothes in one pile, the blue clothes in another, and so on. They also sort the hats, the shoes, the bags, and the jewels. They have fun and learn. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to eat grapes. One day, they saw a big bunch of grapes on a high shelf in the kitchen. They wanted to get the grapes, but they were too small to reach them. + +"Let's get a chair and climb on it," Tom said. + +"No, that's dangerous. We might fall and hurt ourselves," Lily said. + +"Then how can we get the grapes?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe we can ask Mom or Dad to help us," Lily suggested. + +But Mom and Dad were busy in the garden and did not hear them. Tom and Lily waited for a while, but they became more and more hungry and impatient. + +"I have an idea," Tom said. "Let's use this broom and knock the grapes down." + +He took the broom and swung it at the shelf. But he missed the grapes and hit a vase instead. The vase fell and broke into pieces with a loud crash. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and ran into the kitchen. They saw the broken vase and the broom and the twins. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +"We wanted to get the grapes, but we couldn't reach them, so we tried to use the broom, but we broke the vase instead," Tom said. + +"We're sorry, Mom and Dad," Lily said. + +Mom and Dad were not happy. They scolded Tom and Lily for being careless and naughty. They told them to clean up the mess and to never use the broom or any other thing to get something they could not reach. They also told them to always ask for help when they needed it. + +Tom and Lily felt bad. They realized they had made a mistake and they had disappointed their parents. They helped to clean up the vase and they said sorry again. + +Mom and Dad forgave them and hugged them. They also gave them some grapes from the shelf. + +"Here, you can have some grapes, but only if you promise to be more careful and respectful next time," Mom said. + +"We promise, Mom and Dad," Tom and Lily said. + +They ate the grapes and thanked their parents. They learned that they should not be greedy or reckless, but they should be patient and polite. They also learned that they could succeed better if they asked for help when they needed it. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a pretty dress and long hair. Lily took Anna everywhere. She hugged Anna and talked to her. + +One day, Lily and Anna went outside. It was cold and snowy. Lily saw a big chimney on the roof. She wondered what was inside. She climbed on a chair and put Anna on the chimney. She said, "Anna, can you see the smoke? It is warm and white." + +But then, a gust of wind came. It blew Anna off the chimney. Lily screamed, "Anna, no!" She ran to the edge of the roof. She looked down. She could not see Anna. Anna had vanished. Lily felt sad and scared. She cried, "Anna, where are you?" + +Lily's mom heard her cry. She came outside and saw Lily on the roof. She said, "Lily, what are you doing? Come down, it is dangerous!" She helped Lily get off the chair. She asked, "Where is Anna? Did you lose her?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Anna is gone. The wind took her. She vanished." She sobbed, "I want Anna back. She is my best friend." + +Lily's mom hugged her. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I know you love Anna. Maybe we can find her. Maybe she fell in the snow. Let's look for her together." + +They searched the yard. They looked under the bushes and behind the trees. They did not find Anna. Lily felt hopeless. She said, "Anna is gone forever. I will never see her again." + +But then, they heard a soft voice. It said, "Lily, Lily, I'm here." They followed the voice. It came from the chimney. They looked up. They saw Anna. She was stuck in the chimney. She said, "Lily, I'm sorry. The wind blew me here. I could not get out. I was scared and cold. But I'm happy to see you." + +Lily was amazed. She said, "Anna, you are not gone. You are here. You did not vanish. You are in the chimney." She smiled, "How did you get there? How can we get you out?" + +Lily's mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can get Anna out. We just need a ladder and a rope. I will get them. You stay here and talk to Anna. She must be lonely." + +Lily nodded. She said, "Okay, mom. Thank you." She said to Anna, "Anna, I'm so glad you are okay. I missed you so much. You are my best friend. You have a pretty dress and long hair. And you are very brave. You are the best doll ever." +Tom and Lily wanted to have a picnic in the park. They packed some bread, cheese, fruit and juice in a basket. They also brought a blanket and a ball to play with. They were very happy and excited. + +They walked to the park and found a nice spot under a big tree. They spread the blanket on the grass and opened the basket. They ate some bread and cheese and shared a banana. They drank some juice and said, "This is a good picnic!" + +Then they saw a dog running towards them. The dog was big and brown and had a loud bark. It looked angry and hungry. Tom and Lily felt scared and tried to shoo the dog away. But the dog did not listen. It jumped on the blanket and grabbed the basket. It ran away with the food and the juice. + +Tom and Lily felt sad and angry. They had no more food or drink. They had no more picnic. They cried and said, "This is a bad picnic!" + +They picked up the blanket and the ball and walked back home. They hoped the dog would not come back. They wished they had a better picnic. They felt unsuccessful. +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks. They liked to make different shapes with them. They made a house, a car, a boat and a star. + +"Look, Lily, I made a star!" Ben said, holding up his block shape. + +"Wow, Ben, that is a good star!" Lily said, clapping her hands. "Can I see it?" + +Ben gave Lily his star. Lily looked at it and smiled. She saw that it had five points and was yellow. + +"Thank you, Ben. This is a nice star. Do you want to see my boat?" Lily asked, pointing to her block shape. + +"Yes, please!" Ben said, nodding his head. He took Lily's boat. He saw that it had a deep hole in the middle and was blue. + +"Wow, Lily, this is a good boat!" Ben said, admiring it. "Can I put my star in it?" + +"Sure, Ben. That is a good idea!" Lily said, agreeing. She helped Ben put his star in the boat. They pretended that the star was a sail and the boat was sailing on the water. + +They played with their block shapes for a long time. They had a lot of fun. They made more shapes and stories with them. + +But soon they felt tired. They yawned and rubbed their eyes. + +"I think we need to rest," Lily said, feeling sleepy. + +"Me too," Ben said, feeling sleepy too. + +They put their block shapes away in the box. They went to their beds. They cuddled with their blankets and pillows. + +"Good night, Lily," Ben said, closing his eyes. + +"Good night, Ben," Lily said, closing her eyes too. + +They fell asleep and had sweet dreams. They rested well. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they see a big box in the living room. It is a gift from their grandma. They are very happy and excited. + +They open the box and find a new toy train set. It has many tracks, bridges, tunnels, and stations. It also has a shiny red engine and some wagons. Sam and Ben want to play with it right away. + +Sam says, "I want to be the driver of the train. I will order it to go fast or slow, or stop or start. You can be the passenger, Ben." + +Ben says, "No, I want to be the driver too. I can order the train better than you. You can be the passenger, Sam." + +They start to argue and fight. They pull and push each other. They do not share or take turns. They break some of the tracks and wagons. They make a big mess. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees the broken toy train set and the angry brothers. She is very sad and mad. + +She says, "Sam and Ben, you are very naughty and selfish. You did not respect your grandma's gift. You did not listen to each other. You did not have fun. You ruined your toy train set. You have no victory, only loss. You have to go to your rooms and think about what you did. You cannot play with the toy train set anymore. Maybe when you are older, you will learn to be nice and fair." + +Sam and Ben feel sorry and ashamed. They cry and say sorry to mom and to each other. They go to their rooms and wish they had played differently. They miss their toy train set. They hope grandma will not be angry with them. They have a bad ending. +Lily and Ben liked to play a game with their toy cars. They would make them go fast and slow, and sometimes they would make them reverse. Reverse meant to go back, not forward. Lily and Ben thought it was fun to reverse their cars and make them crash into each other. + +One day, they were playing the game in the living room, where Mom had a big vase of flowers on the table. Mom told them to be careful and not to break the vase. Lily and Ben said okay, but they did not listen. They were too busy playing the game. + +They made their cars go faster and faster, and they laughed when they reversed them and made them bump. They did not see that one of their cars was getting closer and closer to the table. Then, with a loud bang, the car hit the table leg and made the vase fall over. The vase broke into many pieces and the water and the flowers spilled everywhere. + +Mom heard the noise and came running. She saw the mess and the broken vase and she was very angry. She shouted at Lily and Ben and told them they were naughty and careless. She said they had to clean up the mess and go to their rooms. She said they would not get any dinner because they were not hungry, they were greedy. + +Lily and Ben felt very sorry and sad. They wished they had listened to Mom and not played the game so hard. They wished they had not reversed their car and broken the vase. They wished they could have dinner because they were hungry, not greedy. But it was too late. They had to do what Mom said and go to their rooms. They had no more fun that day. +Lily loved to cook with her mom. They made cakes and pies and cookies and bread. Lily liked to mix and stir and pour and taste. She wanted to cook something special for her dad, who worked very hard. Mom said they could make a luxury dish for him. + +"What is luxury?" Lily asked. + +"Something very nice and fancy and yummy," Mom said. "Like this big fish we have. We can cook it with lemon and butter and herbs. It will smell and look and taste amazing." + +Lily helped Mom wash and dry the fish. It was huge, bigger than Lily's arm. Mom cut some lemon and butter and herbs and put them inside the fish. Then she wrapped the fish in foil and put it in the oven. + +While the fish was cooking, Lily and Mom made a salad and some rice. They also set the table with plates and forks and knives and napkins. Lily made a card for Dad that said, "I love you, Dad. Enjoy your luxury fish." + +When Dad came home, he smelled the fish and smiled. He hugged Lily and Mom and thanked them for the surprise. He opened the foil and saw the fish. It was golden and juicy and fragrant. He cut a piece and put it in his mouth. He closed his eyes and said, "Mmm, this is the best fish I ever had. You are both amazing cooks. This is a luxury meal." + +Lily and Mom smiled and clapped. They were happy to make Dad happy. They ate the fish and the salad and the rice. They saved some cake for dessert. They had a wonderful dinner together. Lily thought, "This is what luxury means. To cook and eat and love with my family." +Ben and Mia were playing with crayons on the floor. They liked to draw shapes and animals and flowers. Ben had a blue crayon and Mia had a red one. They were having fun. + +But then, Ben saw Mia's red crayon and wanted it. He said, "Give me your red crayon. I need it for my fire truck." + +Mia said, "No, it's mine. You have your blue crayon. Use that for your fire truck." + +Ben did not listen. He grabbed Mia's red crayon and ran away. Mia was angry. She ran after him and tried to get it back. + +They ran around the room, shouting and pulling the crayon. They did not see Mom coming in. Mom was grumpy. She had a lot of work to do and she did not like the noise. + +She said, "Stop it, both of you. You are making a mess and a lot of noise. You need to share and be nice. If you don't, I will freeze your crayons and you won't be able to draw anymore." + +Ben and Mia stopped. They looked at Mom. They looked at each other. They did not want to lose their crayons. They said, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Mia. Sorry, Ben." + +They gave each other a hug and a smile. They gave Mom a hug and a smile. They went back to the floor and shared their crayons. They drew a fire truck with blue and red. They drew Mom with a happy face. They were not grumpy anymore. +Lily and Max liked to help Mommy in the kitchen. They put the dirty plates and cups in the dishwasher. They pushed the buttons to make it start. They heard the water splash and the soap bubble. + +"Look, Max, the dishwasher is washing our dishes!" Lily said. + +"Yes, it is very good at it. It makes them shiny and clean," Max said. + +They saw a soft towel on the counter. They decided to play with it. They threw it in the air and caught it. They wrapped it around their heads and pretended to be ghosts. They made funny noises and scared each other. + +"Boo!" Lily said. + +"Boo!" Max said. + +They laughed and laughed. They had so much fun with the towel. They forgot about the dishwasher. + +Mommy came back to the kitchen. She saw the towel on the floor. She saw the dishwasher was done. She opened it and took out the dishes. She smiled at Lily and Max. + +"Thank you for helping me with the dishes, my little helpers. You did a great job. But what are you doing with the towel?" Mommy asked. + +"We were playing ghosts, Mommy. It was very funny. We laughed a lot," Lily said. + +"We were having fun, Mommy. The towel is very soft. We like it," Max said. + +Mommy laughed too. She hugged Lily and Max. She gave them each a kiss. + +"I'm glad you had fun, my sweeties. But next time, please put the towel back where it belongs. It is for drying the dishes, not for playing ghosts," Mommy said. + +"Okay, Mommy. We will. We love you," Lily and Max said. + +They helped Mommy put the dishes away. They put the towel back on the counter. They were happy and proud. They liked to help Mommy in the kitchen. +One day, Tom and Anna went to the park with their mom. They saw a big tree with many green leaves. Mom said, "This is an orange tree. It grows fruit that is orange and sweet. Do you want to try some?" + +Tom and Anna nodded. They liked fruit. They looked at the tree, but they could not see any fruit. They only saw green leaves. They felt sad. They wanted to taste the orange fruit. + +Then, mom said, "Look, there is a ladder. We can climb up and pick some fruit. But be careful, it is high." She helped Tom and Anna climb up the ladder. They reached the top of the tree. They saw many orange fruit hiding behind the leaves. They were round and shiny. They felt happy. They picked some fruit and put them in a basket. + +"Wow, they are so pretty and juicy!" Tom said. He peeled one fruit and took a bite. He smiled. It was sweet and sour. He gave one to Anna. She also liked it. She said, "Thank you, mom. This is the best fruit ever!" + +Mom smiled. She said, "You're welcome, my loves. I'm glad you enjoy it. But we should share some with the birds and the squirrels. They also live in this tree. They also like fruit." She left some fruit on the branches. Then, she helped Tom and Anna climb down the ladder. They took the basket and walked back to the car. They saw some birds and squirrels appear on the tree. They were eating the fruit. They looked happy too. Tom and Anna waved to them. They said, "Bye, bye, friends. Enjoy the fruit!" +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they would gather flowers and leaves and make a pile. They were having fun. + +But then they saw a big dog coming towards them. The dog was barking and growling. It looked angry and hungry. Ben and Lily were scared. They thought the dog was a threat. They did not know what to do. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Ben shouted. He grabbed Lily's hand and they ran away from the dog. They looked for a safe place to hide. They saw a bench near a tree. They ran to the bench and climbed on it. They hoped the dog would not see them. + +The dog followed them. It saw them on the bench. It jumped and tried to reach them. It snapped its teeth and scratched the bench. Ben and Lily hugged each other. They cried for help. + +"Help, help, help!" they screamed. + +A man heard them. He was walking in the park with his own dog. His dog was big and strong, but friendly and gentle. He saw the angry dog attacking Ben and Lily. He ran to help them. + +"Hey, stop that!" he yelled. He whistled and called his dog. His dog came and barked at the angry dog. The angry dog was afraid of the strong dog. It stopped jumping and ran away. + +The man came to the bench and helped Ben and Lily down. He asked them if they were okay. He told them his name was Tom and his dog's name was Rex. He said he was sorry for the scare and he would call the animal control to find the angry dog. + +Ben and Lily thanked him and hugged Rex. They said they were okay, but they wanted to go home. Tom said he would walk them home and tell their parents what happened. He said they were brave and smart to run and hide. He said Rex liked them and wanted to be their friend. + +Ben and Lily smiled and nodded. They liked Tom and Rex. They felt safe and happy. They held hands and walked home with them. They decided they would play in the park again, but only with Tom and Rex. They were their heroes. +Sara and Ben like to play with trains. They have many trains of different colors and sizes. They also have a big rail that goes around their room. They can make the trains go fast or slow on the rail. + +One day, Sara and Ben find a new train in their toy box. It is a modern train. It is white and blue and has a big window. It looks like the train that they see in the city. Sara and Ben are very happy. They want to try the modern train on the rail. + +They put the modern train on the rail and turn it on. The modern train makes a beep sound and starts to move. It goes very fast on the rail. Sara and Ben clap their hands and cheer. + +"Wow, this train is so cool!" Sara says. + +"Yes, it is! I wonder how it works." Ben says. + +They look at the modern train and see a button on the side. It says "print". They are curious. They press the button. + +The modern train stops and makes a whirr sound. Then, a paper comes out of the train. It has a picture of Sara and Ben on it. They are smiling and holding the modern train. + +"Look, it printed our picture!" Sara says. + +"That's amazing! How did it do that?" Ben says. + +They don't know how the modern train printed their picture, but they don't care. They are very happy. They hug the modern train and put the picture on their wall. They think the modern train is the best train ever. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hole in the ground. They think it is a secret tunnel. + +"Let's go inside and see what is there," Sara says. + +"Maybe we will find gold," Tom says. + +They hold hands and walk into the hole. It is dark and cold. They hear strange noises. They are scared. + +"Maybe this was not a good idea," Sara says. + +"Maybe we should go back," Tom says. + +But they cannot find the way out. They are lost. They cry for help. + +A man hears them. He works in the park. He has a flashlight. He comes to the hole and sees the children. + +"Hello, are you okay?" he asks. + +"Please help us, we are stuck," Sara says. + +"How did you get in here?" he asks. + +"We wanted to find gold," Tom says. + +The man smiles. He says, "This is not a secret tunnel. This is a pipe. It carries water to the fountain. There is no gold here. Only water and dirt." + +He helps them out of the hole. He cleans them up. He says, "Next time, be careful where you go. Playing in the park is fun, but not in the pipe. That is dangerous." + +Sara and Tom nod. They say, "Thank you for saving us. We are sorry for being silly." + +They hug the man. They go back to their parents. They learn a lesson. They think finding gold is not easy. They think playing in the park is better. +Tom and Lily are brother and sister. They like to watch cartoons on TV. They have a big TV in the living room. Sometimes they watch cartoons together, and sometimes they watch different cartoons. + +One day, Tom and Lily are watching cartoons on TV. Tom likes a cartoon about cars and trucks. Lily likes a cartoon about fairies and flowers. They have a remote to change the channel. + +Tom says, "I want to watch the car cartoon. It is great. It has fast cars and loud trucks." + +Lily says, "No, I want to watch the fairy cartoon. It is great. It has pretty fairies and magic flowers." + +They start to fight over the remote. They pull and push and shout. They are not happy. + +Mom hears them and comes to the living room. She sees them fighting over the remote. She is not happy. + +Mom says, "Stop fighting, Tom and Lily. You can watch different cartoons at different times. Now it is time to relax. Why don't you sit on the couch and hug your teddy bears? You can watch a cartoon that you both like. How about the animal cartoon? It is great. It has funny animals and silly songs." + +Tom and Lily stop fighting. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, brother. Sorry, sister." + +They sit on the couch and hug their teddy bears. They watch the animal cartoon. They laugh and smile. They are happy. + +Mom says, "That's better. I'm glad you are relaxing and enjoying the cartoon. You are good children. I love you." + +Tom and Lily say, "We love you too, Mom." +One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big slide and wanted to try it. Ben went first and slid down fast. He laughed and said, "This is fun!" + +Lily wanted to go too, but she was scared. She looked at the slide and said, "It is too high. I don't want to go." + +Ben said, "Don't be scared. It is not hard. You can do it. I will help you." + +He took her hand and climbed up the slide with her. He said, "See? It is not so high. Just sit down and slide." + +Lily sat down and held Ben's hand. She closed her eyes and slid down with him. She felt the wind on her face and the slide under her. She opened her eyes and saw her mom smiling at her. She smiled back and said, "I did it! I did it!" + +Ben hugged her and said, "You did great! You are brave!" + +Lily was happy and proud. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother." + +Mom said, "I am proud of both of you. You helped each other and tried something new. That is what family is for." + +She gave them each a kiss on the lip and a green apple. They ate the apples and played some more. They had a good day at the park. + +The moral value of the story is: You can overcome your fears with the help of your family. +Lily liked to gaze at the big red truck that parked near her house. It was a fireman truck, and it had a loud siren and a long hose. Sometimes, she saw the firemen come out of the truck and go into the houses that had smoke. They wore yellow hats and coats and carried big tools. + +One day, Lily heard the siren and ran to the window. She saw the fireman truck stop in front of her house. She was scared and wondered what was wrong. She saw her mom and dad come out of the door and talk to the firemen. They pointed to the kitchen and looked worried. + +Lily followed them outside and saw smoke coming out of the window. She smelled something bad and felt hot. She heard the firemen say, "Don't worry, we'll put out the fire. Stay back and be safe." They put on their hats and coats and ran into the house with their hose and tools. + +Lily waited with her mom and dad and watched the firemen work. She saw water spray out of the hose and hit the window. She saw the smoke get smaller and smaller. She heard the firemen shout, "All clear, the fire is out." They came out of the house and smiled. + +Lily was happy and relieved. She clapped her hands and said, "Thank you, firemen. You are brave and good." The firemen smiled and waved at her. They said, "You're welcome, Lily. We're glad you're safe. The fire was small and only burned some food. Be careful when you cook and don't leave the stove on." They packed up their hose and tools and got back into the truck. + +Lily waved goodbye to the firemen and hugged her mom and dad. She said, "I'm sorry, I was hungry and tried to make toast. I forgot to turn off the stove." Her mom and dad said, "It's okay, Lily. We're not mad. We're just glad you're okay. Next time, ask us for help when you want to cook. We love you." They kissed her and took her inside. They cleaned up the kitchen and made some new toast. Lily ate her toast and said, "I love you too. And I love the firemen. They are lively and nice." +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to go to the mall with their mom. They liked to see the big toys, the colorful clothes, and the yummy food. But their favorite thing was to visit Santa Claus, who was very kind and generous. + +One day, they went to the mall and saw a long line of kids waiting to talk to Santa. Sara and Tom were very excited and joined the line. They wanted to tell Santa what they wished for Christmas. Sara wished for a new doll, and Tom wished for a new car. + +When it was their turn, they climbed on Santa's lap and smiled. Santa asked them their names and what they wanted. They told him their wishes and he nodded. Then he asked them a very important question: "Do you believe in me?" + +Sara and Tom looked at each other and nodded. They believed in Santa with all their hearts. They knew he was real and he would make their wishes come true. Santa smiled and gave them a big hug. He said, "You are very good and brave children. I'm proud of you. And I'm happy that you believe in me. Because believing is the most important thing." + +He gave them each a candy cane and a sticker. He told them to be good and listen to their mom. He said he would see them on Christmas Eve. Sara and Tom thanked him and waved goodbye. They were very happy and grateful. They walked away with their mom, holding hands and humming a Christmas song. They believed in Santa, and they believed in magic. +Lily loved to sing and dance. She wanted to be famous and go on the big stage. She saw many people on TV who did that and they looked happy and pretty. She wondered how they did it and if she could do it too. + +One day, her mom took her to a park where there was a small stage. There were some kids who were singing and dancing on it. Lily wanted to join them. She asked her mom if she could go on the stage. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful and polite. + +Lily ran to the stage and climbed on it. She started to sing and dance with the other kids. She felt happy and excited. She thought she was doing great. + +But the other kids did not like Lily. They did not know her and they did not want her to be on their stage. They thought she was rude and annoying. They started to push her and yell at her. They told her to go away and leave them alone. + +Lily felt sad and scared. She did not understand why they were mean to her. She just wanted to have fun and be famous. She tried to say sorry and be nice, but they did not listen. They pushed her harder and harder until she fell off the stage. + +Lily hurt her knee and her head. She cried and cried. Her mom ran to her and hugged her. She took her to the doctor and gave her a band-aid and a kiss. She told her she loved her and she was proud of her. + +Lily still loved to sing and dance, but she did not want to go on the stage anymore. She wondered why some people were so mean and why she could not be famous. She felt sad and angry. She wished she had never gone to the park. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw an old man walking with a cane. He looked sad and helpless. Ben and Lily wanted to help him. + +"Hello, sir. Do you need help?" Ben asked. + +"No, thank you. I'm fine. Just going to the park," the old man said. + +"Can we go with you? We like the park too," Lily said. + +"Sure, why not. You seem like nice kids," the old man said. + +He smiled and took their hands. They walked to the park together. The old man told them stories and jokes. Ben and Lily laughed and had fun. + +When they got to the park, the old man said, "I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see it?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben and Lily said. + +"OK, follow me. It's in that big bush over there," the old man said. + +He led them to the bush. He told them to close their eyes and wait. He said he would be back soon. Ben and Lily did what he said. They were excited. + +But the old man did not come back. He ran away with their backpacks. He took their snacks, their toys, their money, and their phones. He did not value them. He only wanted to steal from them. + +Ben and Lily waited and waited. They opened their eyes and saw nothing. They called for the old man, but he did not answer. They were scared and hungry and cold. They did not know what to do. They felt helpless. + +They cried and hugged each other. They wished they had not trusted the old man. They wished they had stayed away from his cane. They wished they had never met him. They learned a hard lesson. The end. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys and eat snacks. But sometimes they did not behave. They fought over the toys and made a mess. Mom was not happy. + +One day, Mom said, "I have to go to the store. You two stay here and behave. I will be back soon." She gave them a bowl of potato chips and a glass of juice. "Do not spill the juice or eat all the chips. Share and be nice." + +Tom and Sam nodded. But as soon as Mom left, they started to fight again. Tom wanted the red car and Sam wanted the blue truck. They pulled and pushed and yelled. The juice spilled on the floor and the chips flew everywhere. The toys were wet and sticky. The floor was wet and slippery. + +They heard a knock on the door. It was Mom. She came back early. She saw the mess and was very angry. "What did you do? I told you to behave! Look at this mess! You wasted the juice and the chips. You ruined the toys. You are in big trouble!" + +Tom and Sam felt bad. They knew they did wrong. They said sorry to Mom. They helped her clean up the mess. They learned their lesson. They decided to behave better and share their toys. They hugged Mom and said they loved her. Mom smiled and said she loved them too. She was glad they learned to behave. +Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide. They wanted to go on it. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Tom said. + +"OK!" Sue said. + +They ran to the slide. But there was a line of kids. They had to wait. + +"Can we go now?" Sue asked. + +"Not yet. We have to wait our turn." Tom said. + +They waited and waited. They were bored. They saw other kids having fun on the swings and the seesaw. + +"Can we go play something else?" Sue asked. + +"No. We are almost there. Don't delay." Tom said. + +They waited some more. Finally, it was their turn. They climbed up the stairs. They were happy. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tom said. + +They slid down the slide. But the slide was too big. They went too fast. They could not stop. They flew off the slide. They hit the ground. They hurt themselves. They cried. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Tom and Sue said. + +They had a bad sight. They had bruises and scratches. They were sad. + +They wished they had played something else. They wished they had not gone on the big slide. They learned a hard lesson. The end. +Lily and Tom like to play with blocks. They make different structures with the blocks. Sometimes they make houses, sometimes they make towers, sometimes they make bridges. + +One day, they decide to make a big castle with the blocks. They work hard to stack the blocks and make walls and doors and windows. They also use some blankets and pillows to make a roof and a flag. + +"Look at our castle!" Lily says. "It is so big and nice!" + +"Yes, it is!" Tom says. "But it is a little rough. We need to smooth the blocks." + +They find some sandpaper and start to rub the blocks with it. They want to make the blocks smooth and shiny. + +But then, their dog Spot comes into the room. Spot sees the castle and thinks it is a toy. He runs towards the castle and jumps on it. He knocks down the blocks and the blankets and the pillows. He makes a big mess. + +"Spot, no!" Lily and Tom shout. "You ruined our castle!" + +Spot looks at them and wags his tail. He thinks they want to play with him. He barks and licks their faces. + +Lily and Tom are sad and angry at first. But then they see that Spot is sorry and happy. They forgive him and hug him. + +"Maybe we can make another castle later," Lily says. + +"Or maybe we can make something else with the blocks," Tom says. + +They put away the blocks and the sandpaper. They take Spot outside and play with him. They have fun together. +Anna likes to draw with her crayons. She has many colors and she makes pictures of flowers, animals and people. She wants to make a picture for her mom, who is at work. She thinks of what her mom likes and decides to draw a skirt. + +She picks a pink crayon and draws a big circle. Then she draws a smaller circle inside the big one. She fills the space between the circles with lines. She makes a belt with a yellow crayon and a buckle with a silver one. She is happy with her skirt. She writes "Mom" on the top of the paper with a blue crayon. She has completed her picture. + +She runs to her dad, who is in the kitchen. She shows him her picture and says, "Look, Dad, I made a skirt for Mom!" Dad smiles and hugs her. He says, "That's a beautiful skirt, Anna. Mom will love it. You are very creative and thoughtful." He puts the picture on the fridge with a magnet. + +Anna feels proud and happy. She says, "Thank you, Dad. Can I have a snack?" Dad says, "Sure, honey. How about some apple slices and cheese?" Anna nods and follows him to the table. She eats her snack and drinks some water. She feels sleepy after drawing and eating. She says, "Dad, can I take a nap?" Dad says, "Of course, sweetie. Let's go to your room." He picks her up and carries her to her bed. He tucks her in and kisses her forehead. He says, "Good night, Anna. I love you." Anna says, "I love you too, Dad. And Mom." She closes her eyes and falls asleep. She dreams of skirts and crayons. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a doll, a car, a ball and a mirror. She liked to look at herself in the mirror and make funny faces. She also liked to pretend that the mirror was her friend and talk to it. + +One day, she was playing with her mirror and her doll. She put the mirror on the floor and said, "Hello, mirror. Do you want to play with me and my doll?" The mirror did not say anything, but Lily did not mind. She smiled and said, "You are very pretty, mirror. You have blue eyes like me." + +She picked up her doll and said, "This is my doll. Her name is Anna. She is very nice and soft. Do you want to hug her?" She moved her doll closer to the mirror, but then she saw something that made her angry. The mirror had another doll, and it looked just like Anna. Lily did not like that. She thought the mirror was trying to take her doll away. + +She shouted, "No, mirror! That is my doll! You cannot have her! Give her back to me!" She tried to grab the mirror's doll, but she could not. It was inside the mirror. She got very mad and said, "You are a bad mirror! You are not my friend! You are a thief!" She bit the mirror hard, but it hurt her teeth. She cried out loud and dropped the mirror. It broke into many pieces. + +Lily's mom heard her cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily's mouth bleeding and the broken mirror on the floor. She was very worried and said, "Oh, Lily, what did you do? Why did you bite the mirror? That was very naughty and dangerous. You could have hurt yourself more." + +Lily sobbed and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was playing with the mirror and my doll, but the mirror had another doll like mine. I thought the mirror wanted to take my doll away, so I bit it. But it did not give me the doll, it only broke and hurt me." + +Lily's mom hugged her and said, "Oh, Lily, the mirror did not have another doll. It was only showing you your own doll. The mirror does not want anything from you, it only reflects what you do and what you have. You do not need to bite it or be angry at it. You need to be gentle and careful with it. And you need to share your toys with others, not fight over them." + +Lily nodded and said, "I understand, mom. I'm sorry for biting the mirror and breaking it. I will not do it again. I will be nice to the mirror and to my toys. And I will share them with my friends." + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "That's good, Lily. I'm proud of you. Now let me clean your mouth and put a band-aid on it. Then we can get a new mirror and play together. How does that sound?" + +Lily smiled and said, "That sounds good, mom. Thank you. I love you." + +Lily's mom said, "I love you too, Lily." They hugged and kissed and went to get a new mirror and play together. +Tom and Anna were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy. + +But then, a big dog came running. He saw the snowman and wanted to play too. He jumped on the snowman and bit his nose. He pulled his scarf and hat. He made the snowman fall down. + +Tom and Anna were very sad. They shouted at the dog. "Go away, bad dog! You broke our snowman!" But the dog did not listen. He wagged his tail and barked. + +Then, Tom had an idea. He saw his coat on the ground. He picked it up and snapped it in the air. The dog heard the sound and looked at Tom. Tom snapped his coat again and again. The dog liked the sound. He ran to Tom and wanted to play with the coat. + +Tom threw his coat far away. The dog ran after it. Tom and Anna were glad. They said to each other, "Let's make another snowman. But this time, let's make him serious. Maybe the dog will not bother him." They smiled and started to roll the snow. +Tom and Anna were best friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, it was very cold and windy. Tom wore a warm coat and a hat. Anna only had a thin sweater and a scarf. + +"Tom, can I see your card?" Anna asked. Tom had a new card with a picture of a lion. He was very proud of it. + +"Sure, here you go," Tom said. He gave Anna his card. Anna looked at the card and smiled. She liked lions. They were big and strong and had a loud roar. + +Anna gave the card back to Tom. She felt a shiver in her body. She wished she had a card like that. She was envious of Tom. She also wished she had a warm coat and a hat. She was cold and sad. + +"Anna, are you okay?" Tom asked. He saw Anna's face and heard her teeth chatter. + +"I'm cold, Tom," Anna said. "Can we go home?" + +"Of course, Anna," Tom said. He felt sorry for Anna. He wanted to help her. He had an idea. He took off his hat and put it on Anna's head. He also gave her his card. + +"Here, Anna, you can have these. They will make you warm and happy," Tom said. + +Anna was surprised and touched. She hugged Tom and thanked him. She felt a warm and happy shiver in her body. She was not envious of Tom anymore. She was grateful for his friendship. They walked home together, holding hands. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to jog and run and jump. One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and big ears. + +"Look, a dog!" Tim says. "Let's go and say hello." + +"OK," Sam says. They jog to the dog. The dog sees them and wags its tail. It looks happy. + +"Hi, dog," Tim says. He reaches out his hand to pet the dog. The dog licks his hand. Tim giggles. + +"Hi, dog," Sam says. He also reaches out his hand. But the dog does not lick his hand. The dog sneezes. Achoo! The dog's sneeze is loud and wet. It makes Sam's face and hair wet. + +Sam blinks. He feels something sticky on his face. He wipes his face with his sleeve. He looks at Tim. Tim looks at him. They both laugh. + +"Are you OK, Sam?" Tim asks. + +"I'm OK," Sam says. "But I'm embarrassed. The dog sneezed on me." + +"That's OK," Tim says. "The dog likes you. It was just saying hello." + +Sam smiles. He pets the dog. The dog wags its tail. Tim pets the dog too. They are all happy. They play with the dog in the park. They jog and run and jump. They have fun. +Sam liked to play with his toy cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. He also liked to pretend he was a mechanic and fix his cars with his tools. + +One day, his mom said they had to go to the store. She asked Sam to bring one of his cars with him. Sam thought hard. Which car should he bring? He looked at his cars and picked his favorite one. It was a red car with a shiny hood and a loud horn. He called it Big Red. + +Sam and his mom got in their real car and drove to the store. Sam held Big Red in his lap and made it honk. He was happy. But when they got to the store, something bad happened. A big truck hit their car from behind. Sam and his mom were not hurt, but their car was. It had a big dent and a broken light. Sam was scared and sad. + +A man came out of the truck. He said he was sorry. He said he did not see their car. He said he would pay for the damage. He was a helpful man. He also saw Sam holding Big Red. He said he liked cars too. He said he had a son who liked cars too. He said he had a gift for Sam. He went to his truck and came back with a box. He gave it to Sam and said, "I recommend you open this. It is a special car. I hope you like it." + +Sam opened the box and gasped. Inside was a toy car that looked just like Big Red, but bigger and better. It had a shiny hood and a loud horn, but also doors that opened and closed, lights that flashed, and wheels that spun. It was the most amazing car Sam had ever seen. He smiled and hugged the man. He said, "Thank you! Thank you! This is the best car ever! You are a very nice man!" + +The man smiled and said, "You are very welcome, Sam. I am glad you like it. You have a good eye for cars. Maybe you will be a mechanic when you grow up. Or maybe a driver. Or maybe both. You can do anything you want, Sam. Just remember to be careful and watch out for trucks." + +Sam nodded and said, "I will. I will be careful and watch out for trucks. And I will take good care of my cars. Especially Big Red and Big Red Two. They are my favorite cars. Thank you again, sir. You made my day." + +Sam and his mom said goodbye to the man and went to the store. Sam carried his new car with him. He was happy. He had a new friend and a new car. He also learned a new word. He learned what "recommend" meant. He thought it was a good word. He decided to use it more often. He also decided to be more helpful to others, like the man was to him. He thought that was a good way to be. He thought that was a good story. The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. They saw a big dog with a red ball. The dog was friendly and wagged his tail. He came to Lily and Ben and dropped the ball. + +"Can we play with the dog?" Lily asked Ben. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe he has an owner." + +They looked around and saw a man sitting on a bench. He smiled and waved at them. + +"That's his owner," Lily said. "He looks nice. Let's ask him." + +They walked to the man and said hello. The man said his name was Sam and the dog was Rex. + +"Can we play with Rex?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, he loves to play," Sam said. "He likes to fetch his ball. Do you want to try?" + +He offered the ball to Lily and Ben. Lily took the ball and threw it. Rex ran after it and brought it back. He dropped it at Lily's feet and barked. + +"Good boy, Rex!" Lily said. She threw the ball again and Rex chased it. + +Ben watched and smiled. He wanted to play too. He reached for the ball when Rex brought it back. But Rex growled and showed his teeth. He did not want to share his ball. + +Ben was frightened. He pulled his hand back and cried. Lily hugged him and said sorry. + +"Rex, no!" Sam said. He came to them and took the ball from Rex. He scolded Rex and said he had to share. He gave the ball to Ben and said sorry too. + +"It's okay," Ben said. He wiped his tears and smiled. He threw the ball for Rex. Rex ran after it and brought it back. He dropped it at Ben's feet and licked his hand. + +"Good boy, Rex!" Ben said. He petted Rex and laughed. + +Lily and Ben played with Rex and Sam. They had fun and became friends. They liked the big dog with the red ball. He was friendly and wagged his tail. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in their room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. They liked their room because it was peaceful and cozy. + +But then they heard a loud knock on the door. It was their dad, and he looked angry. He had a belt in his hand, and he said in a stern voice, "You two are making too much noise! You disturb me and your mom! We are trying to work! You need to be quiet or I will use this belt on you!" + +Ben and Lily were scared. They did not want to be hit by the belt. They did not mean to disturb their dad and mom. They just wanted to play. They said in a small voice, "We are sorry, dad. We will be quiet. Please don't use the belt on us." + +Their dad sighed and said, "OK, but you have to promise me. No more noise, or you will be in big trouble. Do you understand?" He put the belt away and closed the door. + +Ben and Lily nodded and said, "We understand, dad." They hugged each other and put away their toys. They did not feel like playing anymore. They wished their dad and mom were not so busy and angry. They wished they could have a peaceful and happy home. +Lily was a little girl who liked to learn new things. She had many toys and books in her room, but her favorite was a big clock on the wall. The clock had numbers and hands that moved. Lily wanted to learn how to tell the time. + +One day, her mom came to her room and said, "Lily, it's time for lunch. Do you know what time it is?" + +Lily looked at the clock and said, "I don't know, mom. How do I know?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Let me show you. The clock has two hands. The big hand tells you the minutes, and the small hand tells you the hour. Look, the big hand is pointing to the twelve, and the small hand is pointing to the one. That means it is one o'clock." + +Lily nodded and said, "I see, mom. So when the big hand is pointing to the six, and the small hand is pointing to the two, it is two thirty?" + +Her mom said, "That's right, Lily. You are very smart. Now, let's go and have some lunch. We need to eat healthy food to grow strong and happy." + +Lily followed her mom to the kitchen. She was proud of herself for learning how to tell the time. She wondered what else she could learn from the clock. Maybe she could learn the days of the week, or the seasons, or the months. She decided to ask her mom later, after she ate her healthy lunch. +Mia liked to play with her toy car. She drove it around the house and made vroom-vroom noises. She was very independent and did not need help from anyone. + +One day, her toy car broke. The wheel came off and the car could not move. Mia was sad and angry. She threw the car on the floor and cried. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken car and the wheel. She said, "Mia, what happened to your car?" + +Mia said, "It broke! It's no good! I don't want it anymore!" + +Her mom said, "Don't say that, Mia. Your car is not no good. It just needs to be repaired. Do you know what repair means?" + +Mia shook her head. + +Her mom said, "Repair means to fix something that is broken. You can use glue or tape or tools to make it work again. It's not hard. Do you want to try?" + +Mia nodded. She liked to learn new things. + +Her mom gave her some glue and showed her how to stick the wheel back on the car. Mia followed her mom's instructions and glued the wheel carefully. She waited for the glue to dry and then tried to drive the car again. It worked! The car moved and made vroom-vroom noises again. Mia was happy and proud. + +Her mom said, "You did a great job, Mia. You repaired your car. You see, sometimes things break, but you can fix them if you try. You don't have to throw them away or give up. You can be independent and solve problems. That's a good skill to have." + +Mia smiled and hugged her mom. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you and I love my car. Can we go to the garden and play with it?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, Mia. Let's go. But be careful not to drive over the squash. They are growing big and juicy and we don't want to hurt them." + +Mia said, "Okay, mom. I will be careful. I like squash. They are yummy and orange." + +They went to the garden and played with the car and the squash. They had fun and learned a lot. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with their dog, Max. Max is a big, brown dog. He likes to run, jump and bark. + +One day, Lily and Ben go to the park with Max. They see a slide, a swing and a sandbox. They want to have fun. They put Max on a leash and tie it to a tree. They say, "Stay here, Max. We will be back soon." + +Lily and Ben run to the slide. They take turns to slide down. They laugh and scream. They have fun. + +Max watches them from the tree. He wants to play, too. He tries to pull the leash. He barks and whines. He is sad. + +Lily and Ben hear Max. They look at him. They see his sad face. They feel sorry for him. They say, "Poor Max. He is lonely. He wants to play, too." + +They run to Max. They untie the leash. They hug and pet him. They say, "We are sorry, Max. We love you. You are our friend." + +They take Max to the swing. They put him on the swing. They push him gently. Max likes the swing. He wags his tail. He licks their faces. He is happy. + +Lily and Ben are happy, too. They say, "This is fun. We can play with Max. He is a good dog." + +They play with Max until it is time to go home. They say, "Bye, park. Bye, slide. Bye, swing. Bye, sandbox. We will come back soon." + +They walk home with Max. They hold his leash. They smile and talk. They are friends. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys and books. But they do not like to take a shower. They think it is too cold and wet. Mommy always has to explain to them why they need to take a shower. She says it makes them clean and healthy. + +One day, Mommy is very busy. She has to cook and clean and work on the computer. She tells Anna and Ben to take a shower by themselves. She says she will check on them later. Anna and Ben do not want to take a shower. They have a plan. They go to the bathroom and turn on the water. But they do not get in the shower. They hide behind the wide curtain. + +They think they are very clever. They giggle and whisper. They say Mommy will not know. They say they will play more after the shower. They do not hear the water getting hotter and hotter. They do not see the steam filling the bathroom. They do not smell the smoke coming from the heater. + +Mommy smells the smoke. She runs to the bathroom. She sees the fire. She screams. She tries to open the door. But it is locked. She bangs on the door. She calls Anna and Ben. But they do not answer. They are too scared. They are too hot. They are too late. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play outside in summer. They had a big yard with many flowers and trees. Sometimes they picked some flowers and made crowns for their heads. They felt like kings and queens of the yard. + +One day, they saw a big red apple on a branch. It looked juicy and sweet. They wanted to taste it, but it was too high for them to reach. They looked around and saw a ladder leaning on the wall. They had an idea. + +"Let's use the ladder to get the apple!" Tom said. + +"OK, but be careful!" Lily said. + +They moved the ladder to the tree and Tom climbed up. He grabbed the apple and bit into it. He chewed and smiled. It was delicious. He threw the rest of the apple to Lily, who caught it and took a bite. She chewed and smiled too. + +But then they heard a loud voice. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my apple?" It was Mr. Brown, the owner of the yard. He was angry. He had grown the apple for his pie. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They dropped the apple and ran down the ladder. They said sorry to Mr. Brown, but he was still mad. He told them to go home and never come back. + +Tom and Lily felt ashamed. They had done something bad. They had taken something that was not theirs. They walked home with their heads down. They did not feel like kings and queens anymore. They felt like thieves. +Lily and Ben were very happy. They had a ticket to go on the big wheel. The big wheel was very high and had many colors. They wanted to see the whole park from the top. + +They waited in line with their mom and dad. When it was their turn, they gave their ticket to the man. The man smiled and said, "Have fun, kids!" He helped them get on a red seat. He put a belt on them to keep them safe. + +The big wheel started to move. Lily and Ben waved to their mom and dad. They saw the trees, the flowers, the animals, and the other rides. They felt like they were flying. They laughed and shouted, "Wee!" + +But then, something unusual happened. The big wheel made a loud noise. It stopped moving. Lily and Ben looked around. They saw that one of the wheels had broken. They were stuck at the top. They felt scared. + +They heard the man say, "Don't worry, kids! We will fix it soon. Stay calm and wait." He called for help. Lily and Ben tried to be brave. They held hands and sang a song. They hoped the big wheel would move again. They wanted to get down and hug their mom and dad. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They like to go on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But their favorite thing is to splash in the puddles after it rains. + +One day, they find a big puddle near the fountain. They run to it and jump in. They laugh and shout as they soak their shoes, socks and pants. They don't care if they get wet and dirty. + +But a man is watching them from a bench. He is a judge. He wears a black robe and a white wig. He thinks Anna and Ben are naughty and rude. He does not like children who make noise and mess. He is very chubby and grumpy. + +He walks to the puddle and says in a loud voice, "Stop that at once! You are making a disgrace of yourselves! You should be ashamed of your behavior! Go home and change your clothes!" + +Anna and Ben are scared and surprised. They don't know who the man is or why he is angry. They look at each other and then at the man. They don't like him. He is mean and scary. + +They decide to ignore him and keep playing. They splash more water at him and say, "We are having fun! You are silly and boring! Go away and leave us alone!" + +The judge is shocked and furious. He tries to catch them and scold them. But he is too slow and fat. He slips and falls in the puddle. He gets soaked and dirty. He cries and shouts. + +Anna and Ben laugh and run away. They think he is funny and silly. They are happy and free. They go to find more puddles to play in. +Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to do different things. Anna liked to read books and draw pictures. Ben liked to play games and run outside. They were happy at home. + +One day, their mom and dad said they were going on a vacation. They packed their bags and got in the car. They drove for a long time and then they arrived at a big house near the beach. The house had a pool and a garden and many toys. Anna and Ben were excited. + +The next day, Anna woke up early and wanted to explore. She asked Ben to come with her. But Ben was feeling lazy. He said he wanted to stay in bed and watch TV. Anna was sad. She went outside by herself. She saw the beach and the waves and the sand. She saw some other kids playing and making sandcastles. She joined them and had fun. + +Ben stayed in bed and watched TV. He saw some cartoons and some shows. He got bored. He wanted to play with Anna. He got up and looked for her. He saw her outside with the other kids. He felt lonely. He wished he had gone with her. + +He ran outside and called her name. Anna heard him and smiled. She asked him to join them. Ben said he was sorry for being lazy. He said he wanted to play with her and the other kids. Anna hugged him and said it was okay. They played together and made sandcastles. They had fun. + +Mom and dad watched them and smiled. They were happy to see them playing and sharing. They said they were proud of them. They said they hoped they learned that being lazy is not good. They said they hoped they enjoyed their vacation. Anna and Ben nodded and said they did. They said they loved their mom and dad. They said they loved each other. They were happy on their vacation. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the field near their house. The field has many flowers and trees and birds. Sara and Ben like to run and jump and sing in the field. + +One day, Sara and Ben see a big sign in the field. The sign says "Happy Birthday, Sara!" Sara is very happy. She says, "It is my birthday today! I am four years old!" Ben says, "Happy birthday, Sara! I have a gift for you!" He gives Sara a box with a bow. Sara opens the box and sees a pretty doll. She says, "Thank you, Ben! I love the doll!" + +Sara and Ben hear music and voices. They look and see Sara's mom and dad and sister and brother and some other friends. They have a cake and balloons and hats and games. They say, "Surprise, Sara! We are here to celebrate your birthday!" Sara and Ben run to join them. They hug and kiss and say hello. + +Sara and Ben have a lot of fun at the party. They eat cake and ice cream and sing happy birthday. They play games and win prizes. They blow bubbles and make wishes. They laugh and smile and have a good time. + +Sara and Ben are polite. They say please and thank you and share and help. They are kind to everyone. Everyone is proud of them. Sara and Ben are happy. They are glad to have each other as friends. They are glad to celebrate Sara's birthday in the field. They say, "This is the best day ever!" +Tim and Lily were twins who loved chocolate. They had a big jar of chocolate chips in the kitchen that they sometimes used to make cookies with Mom. One day, Mom said she had to go to the store and left Tim and Lily alone for a little while. She told them not to touch the chocolate jar or they would spoil their lunch. + +Tim and Lily nodded, but as soon as Mom was gone, they ran to the kitchen. They both wanted to eat some chocolate chips, but there was only one spoon. Tim grabbed the spoon and the jar and said, "I saw them first. They are mine!" + +Lily was angry and said, "No, they are not! You have to share. Give me the spoon!" + +They started to pull and tug on the spoon and the jar, making a lot of noise. They did not hear the door open and Mom come back. She saw them fighting and said, "What are you doing? You are not being helpful or kind. You are being greedy and rude. You have to yield the spoon and the jar to me. Now!" + +Tim and Lily felt ashamed and let go of the spoon and the jar. They said, "Sorry, Mom. We were hungry and we wanted some chocolate." + +Mom said, "I understand, but you have to wait for lunch. And you have to learn to share and take turns. Chocolate is a treat, not a toy. Now, go to your room and think about what you did. Maybe later, if you are good, we can make some cookies together." + +Tim and Lily nodded and went to their room. They felt sorry for making Mom angry and for being mean to each other. They decided to be more helpful and kind next time. They also hoped that Mom would still let them have some chocolate later. They loved chocolate, but they loved Mom more. +Anna loved to imagine. She liked to pretend she was a princess, a pirate, a doctor, or anything else she could think of. She had a big box of hats that she used for her games. She had a crown, a bandana, a stethoscope, and many more. + +One day, she invited her friend Ben to play with her. Ben was shy and quiet, but Anna was compassionate. She wanted him to have fun and feel happy. She asked him what he wanted to imagine. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "I never imagine much." + +Anna smiled and took his hand. She led him to her box of hats. "Look, Ben, you can be anything you want. You can choose a hat and we can make up a story together." + +Ben looked at the hats. He saw one that was big and brown and had a feather on it. He liked it. He put it on his head. "What is this hat?" he asked. + +Anna clapped her hands. "That's a hat for a brave explorer. You can imagine you are going on an adventure to find treasure or animals or a new land. Do you want to do that?" + +Ben nodded. He felt excited. He imagined he had a map and a compass and a backpack. He followed Anna to the backyard, where they pretended to cross rivers, climb mountains, and meet friendly creatures. They had a lot of fun. + +Anna was happy to see Ben laugh and talk. She was glad she shared her hats and her imagination with him. She thought he was a good friend. She hoped he would come back and play with her again. +Tom and Anna were playing hide and seek in the big house. Tom was the seeker and Anna was the hider. Anna ran to the living room and looked for a good spot. She saw a big sofa with a lot of pillows and blankets. She thought it was a perfect place to hide. She crawled under the sofa and covered herself with a blanket. + +Tom counted to ten and shouted, "Ready or not, here I come!" He searched the kitchen, the bathroom, and the bedroom, but he could not find Anna. He went to the living room and saw the sofa. He noticed a small lump under the blanket. He smiled and walked towards it. He was about to lift the blanket when he heard a loud noise. + +"BOO!" A scary voice shouted from behind the sofa. Tom jumped and screamed. He turned around and saw a man with a mask and a hat. The man was holding a broom and laughing. It was Anna's dad, who had come home from work and decided to join the game. + +Anna heard the noise and peeked out from under the sofa. She saw her dad and Tom and realized what had happened. She giggled and came out. "Hi, daddy! You scared Tom!" She said. + +"Hi, sweetie! I'm sorry, Tom. I was just having some fun. Are you okay?" Anna's dad said. + +Tom was still shaking, but he tried to be brave. He nodded and said, "I'm okay. You have a very scary mask, sir." + +Anna's dad took off the mask and hat and hugged Tom. "I'm sorry, buddy. It was just a joke. Do you want to play with us?" + +Tom smiled and said, "Okay. But can we play something else? Hide and seek is too scary in this house. There are too many furniture to hide behind." + +Anna and her dad agreed. They decided to play tag instead. They ran around the house, laughing and having fun. Tom forgot about the scare and enjoyed the game. He was glad he had a good friend like Anna and a nice dad like hers. +Ben and Mia were at the beach with their mom and dad. They saw many things in the water: fish, crabs, shells, and seaweed. But the most incredible thing they saw was an octopus. It had eight long arms and a big round head. It was purple and green and very shiny. + +"Wow, look at that octopus!" Ben said. "It is so cool! I want to touch it!" + +"No, Ben, don't touch it!" Mia said. "It might be dangerous! It might bite you or squirt ink at you!" + +But Ben did not listen to Mia. He ran into the water and reached for the octopus. The octopus saw Ben and was scared. It wrapped its arms around Ben's hand and started to chew on it. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. "It hurts! Help me, mom, dad, Mia!" + +Mom and dad heard Ben's cry and ran to him. They pulled the octopus off his hand and threw it back into the water. They checked Ben's hand and saw that it was red and sore, but not bleeding. + +"Ben, are you okay?" mom asked. + +"I'm sorry, mom, I'm sorry, Mia," Ben said. "I was silly. I should have listened to Mia. She was right. The octopus was dangerous." + +Mia hugged Ben and said, "It's okay, Ben. I'm glad you are not hurt badly. Next time, be careful and respect the animals. They are incredible, but they are also wild and need their space." + +Ben nodded and said, "You are right, Mia. Next time, I will be careful and respect the animals. And I will listen to you more. You are a good sister." + +Mom and dad smiled and said, "We are proud of you, Ben and Mia. You learned a valuable lesson today. Now, let's go and have some ice cream. How does that sound?" + +Ben and Mia cheered and said, "Yes, please! We love ice cream!" + +They all walked to the ice cream shop, holding hands and enjoying the sun. They had a fun day at the beach, even though they had a little scare with the octopus. They learned to be more careful and respectful of the incredible creatures in the sea. And they learned to listen to each other and help each other. They were a happy family. +Anna and Ben like to play with models. They have models of cars, planes, animals and people. They make stories with their models on the floor. + +One day, they find a big box in the garage. The box has a model of a train inside. The train is shiny and red. It has wheels and a horn. Anna and Ben are very happy. They want to play with the train. + +They take the train out of the box and put it on the floor. They push the train along the floor. The train makes a noise. Choo-choo! Anna and Ben laugh. They pretend they are on the train. They say, "All aboard!" + +But then, Ben pushes the train too hard. The train goes off the floor and hits the wall. The train breaks. The wheels fall off. The horn stops. Anna and Ben are sad. They look at the broken train. + +"I'm sorry, Anna," Ben says. "I didn't mean to push the train so hard. I was having fun." + +"It's okay, Ben," Anna says. "It was an accident. Maybe we can fix the train. Or we can play with other models. We still have cars, planes, animals and people." + +Anna and Ben hug. They are still friends. They pick up the broken train and put it back in the box. They hope their mom can fix it later. They find other models to play with. They are warm and happy. They make new stories with their models on the floor. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they tease each other and make each other sad. + +One day, Sara found a pin on the floor. She thought it was shiny and pretty. She wanted to keep it for herself. She hid it in her pocket and did not tell Ben. + +Ben saw Sara's pocket bulge. He was curious. He wanted to know what Sara had. He tried to peek into her pocket, but Sara pushed him away. She said, "No, it's mine! Go away!" + +Ben felt angry and hurt. He thought Sara was being mean and selfish. He decided to tease her back. He waited until Sara was busy with her book. Then he sneaked behind her and pulled her hair. + +Sara screamed and dropped her book. She turned around and saw Ben laughing. She felt pain and anger. She reached into her pocket and took out the pin. She said, "You are a bad brother! Take this!" And she poked Ben with the pin. + +Ben cried out and dropped his hair. He felt a sharp sting on his arm. He saw blood coming out. He said, "Ow, ow, ow! That hurts! Why did you do that?" + +Sara saw Ben's blood and tears. She felt sorry and scared. She said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to hurt you! I just wanted to tease you!" + +They both ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. She saw their faces and their wounds. She said, "What happened? What did you do?" + +They both told her what they did. She said, "That was very wrong and dangerous. You could have hurt each other badly. You should never tease or poke each other with pins. Pins are not toys. They are for sewing and fixing clothes. You should always be kind and gentle with each other. You are twins and you should love each other." + +She hugged them and kissed them. She cleaned their wounds and put band-aids on them. She gave them some cookies and milk. She said, "Now, say sorry to each other and hug." + +Sara and Ben said sorry to each other and hugged. They felt better and learned their lesson. They decided to share their toys and books and not to tease or poke each other again. They said, "We love you, mom. We love you, twin." +Lily liked to paint. She had many colors and brushes. She painted flowers, trees, birds and stars. One day, she wanted to paint a panda. She saw a panda in a book and thought it was cute. + +She took a big paper and a black marker. She drew a big circle for the panda's head. Then she drew two small circles for the ears. She drew two more circles for the eyes and a small one for the nose. She filled the ears, eyes and nose with black. She was happy with her panda. + +But then she looked at the book again. The panda in the book had white fur. Her panda had no fur. It was pale. Lily did not like her pale panda. She wanted to make it white. But she had no white paint. She only had red, blue, yellow, green and purple. + +She asked her mom for help. "Mom, can you give me white paint? I want to paint my panda." + +Mom looked at Lily's panda. She smiled and hugged her. "Your panda is very nice, Lily. But you don't need white paint. You can use a different color. How about blue? Blue is a cool color. It can make your panda look like it lives in the snow." + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked blue. She liked snow. She nodded and took the blue paint. She painted her panda's fur with blue. She left some pale spots to make it look like snowflakes. She looked at her panda again. She liked her blue panda. It was different and cool. + +She showed her panda to mom. "Look, mom. I painted a blue panda. It lives in the snow. Do you like it?" + +Mom looked at the blue panda. She liked it too. She kissed Lily's cheek. "I love it, Lily. You are very creative. You can paint anything you want. You are a great painter." +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find an ancient shirt in a box. The shirt is big and brown and has holes in it. + +"Look, Sam, this is a shirt from a long time ago. Maybe it was dad's or grandpa's," Tom says. + +"I want to wear it. It looks funny," Sam says. He tries to put the shirt on, but it is too big for him. + +"No, Sam, you can't wear it. It is old and dirty. And it is mine. I found it first," Tom says. He pulls the shirt from Sam's hands. + +"Hey, give it back. It is not yours. It is ours. We can share it," Sam says. He pulls the shirt back from Tom's hands. + +They start to fight over the shirt. They tug and pull and yell. The shirt rips in half. + +"Look what you did, Sam. You broke the shirt. Now we can't play with it," Tom says. He is angry and sad. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't mean to break it. I just wanted to try it on," Sam says. He is sorry and sad too. + +They look at the torn shirt. They feel bad. They don't want to fight anymore. + +"Maybe we can fix it. We can ask mom to help us. She can sew it back together," Tom says. + +"Okay, Tom. That is a good idea. Let's go and ask mom. Maybe she can tell us more about the shirt too," Sam says. + +They hold the shirt pieces and go to find mom. They hope she can finish the shirt and make it whole again. They also hope she can tell them a story about the shirt and who wore it before. They want to learn more about the ancient shirt. +Lily liked to paint. She had many colors and brushes. She painted flowers and trees and animals. She was happy when she painted. + +One day, Lily went to the zoo with her mom and dad. She saw many animals. She saw lions and monkeys and elephants. She wanted to paint them. She asked her mom for her paint box. + +"OK, Lily, but be careful. Don't go too close to the animals. They can be dangerous," her mom said. + +Lily nodded. She took her paint box and a paper. She looked for a good spot to paint. She saw a big giraffe. She liked its long neck and spots. She went near the fence and started to paint. + +But she did not see the sign that said "Do not feed the animals". She did not see the staff who worked at the zoo. She did not hear them shout. + +"Hey, little girl, get away from there! The giraffe can bite you!" one of them said. + +Lily was too busy painting. She did not notice the giraffe's head coming down. She did not feel its tongue grabbing her paper. She only saw her painting disappear. + +"Hey, that's mine!" she cried. She tried to pull her paper back. But the giraffe was stronger. It ate her paper and licked its lips. + +Lily was sad and angry. She lost her painting. She threw her paint box at the giraffe. The paint splashed on its face and neck. The giraffe was surprised and scared. It ran away. + +The staff came to Lily. They were angry too. They scolded her for throwing paint and feeding the giraffe. They told her she could have been hurt. They told her she had to leave the zoo. + +Lily's mom and dad came to Lily. They were worried and sorry. They hugged her and said they were sorry. They said they would buy her a new paint box. They said they would take her to another zoo. They said they loved her. + +Lily was still sad and angry. But she felt a little better. She said she was sorry too. She said she loved them too. She said she still liked to paint. But she said she would not paint giraffes anymore. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play games together. One day, they want to play a new game. They see a big box in the corner. The box has a hole on one side. + +"Let's play in the box!" Tom says. "It looks fun!" + +"OK!" Lily says. "But how do we get in?" + +Tom has an idea. He says, "We can crawl in the hole. It is easy. Watch me!" + +Tom goes to the hole and crawls in. He disappears in the box. Lily follows him. She crawls in the hole too. She sees Tom inside the box. The box is dark and cozy. + +"Wow!" Lily says. "This is a good game. We can pretend we are in a cave!" + +"Yes!" Tom says. "And we can make noises like animals. Roar!" + +Lily laughs. She says, "Meow!" + +They crawl around the box and make noises. They have fun. They forget about the time. They play in the box until their mommies call them for lunch. They crawl out of the hole and say goodbye. They promise to play in the box again. They are happy. +Lily loves her cat, Mimi. Mimi is soft and warm and likes to play with Lily. But one day, Mimi jumps from the sofa and lands on the floor with a loud meow. Lily runs to Mimi and sees that her leg is bent and hurts. Lily cries and hugs Mimi. + +"Mama, mama, Mimi is broken!" Lily shouts. + +Mama comes and sees Mimi's leg. She frowns and says, "Oh no, Mimi needs to go to the vet. The vet is a doctor for animals. He can help Mimi." + +Lily is scared. She does not want to leave Mimi. She does not like the vet. The vet is cold and smells bad. He has needles and scissors and makes Mimi cry. + +"No, mama, no vet!" Lily says. "I can care for Mimi. I can give her milk and toys and kisses. Mimi will be fine." + +Mama shakes her head and says, "I know you love Mimi, Lily, but she needs more than that. She needs medicine and a bandage and rest. The vet can do that. He will not hurt Mimi. He will make her better." + +Lily does not want to listen. She holds Mimi tight and says, "No, no, no!" + +Mama sighs and says, "Lily, please, trust me. I care for you and Mimi. I want you both to be happy and healthy. The vet is not a bad man. He is a good man. He cares for animals. He will be gentle and kind to Mimi. He will fix her leg and give her a treat. And then we can take her home and you can play with her again. OK?" + +Lily looks at Mimi and sees that she is in pain. She looks at Mama and sees that she is worried. She feels sorry for Mimi and Mama. She nods and says, "OK, mama. Let's go to the vet. But I want to hold Mimi. And I want to go with you. And I want to say sorry to Mimi." + +Mama smiles and says, "Of course, Lily. You can do all that. You are a good girl and a good friend to Mimi. Come on, let's go. The vet is waiting for us." + +Lily and Mama take Mimi to the vet. The vet is nice and gentle. He gives Mimi medicine and a bandage and a treat. He tells Lily that Mimi will be fine in a few days. He tells Lily that she is brave and caring. He tells Mama that she is lucky to have such a sweet daughter and a lovely cat. + +Lily and Mama thank the vet and take Mimi home. Lily gives Mimi more milk and toys and kisses. She says sorry to Mimi and tells her that she loves her. Mimi purrs and licks Lily's face. She tells her that she loves her too. Mama hugs them both and tells them that she loves them too. They are a happy family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a small village. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she saw a bird sitting on a tree branch. The bird was singing a peaceful song. + +Lily watched the bird for a while and then went to her grandmother's house. Her grandmother was cooking rice for dinner. Lily loved the smell of rice and always helped her grandmother cook. + +Later that night, Lily went to bed. She heard a whisper outside her window. She got scared but then remembered the peaceful bird from earlier. She peeked outside and saw the bird sitting on a branch near her window. The bird was singing a lullaby and Lily fell asleep peacefully. + +The next morning, Lily woke up and saw a small bag of rice outside her window. She knew the bird left it for her. She smiled and whispered, "Thank you, birdie." From that day on, Lily and the bird became friends and they sang peaceful songs together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, she went to the library with her mom. The library was a popular place where people could borrow books. Lily saw a lot of books and wanted to read them all. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a beautiful sound. It was a lady singing a happy song. Lily loved the song and wanted to sing too. She started singing loudly and danced around the library. Everyone smiled and clapped for her. + +Lily was very happy and wanted to come back to the library every day. She loved singing and reading books there. From that day on, Lily sang every day and became very popular at the library. +Once upon a time, there was a big nation with many people. One day, the people got an alert that there was a big storm coming. They were all scared and didn't know what to do. So, they decided to discuss what to do next. + +One person said, "We should all go to a safe place." Another person said, "We should stay in our homes and wait for the storm to pass." They kept discussing until they finally decided to do both. Some people went to a safe place, while others stayed in their homes. + +After the storm passed, the people were happy that they were all safe. They discussed how they could help each other if something like this happened again. They decided to make a plan for the future. + +From that day on, the people of the nation were always alert and ready for anything that might come their way. They knew that if they discussed and worked together, they could overcome any problem. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He lived in a big house with his mommy and daddy. One day, Tim wanted to go to the park but he didn't know how to get there. His mommy told him to walk east until he saw the big slide. + +Tim walked and walked until he saw the big slide. He was very happy! But when he got to the park, he saw a rude boy who didn't want to share the swings. Tim didn't know what to do. + +But then, he remembered what his mommy told him. He managed to find another swing and had fun all by himself. When he got home, he told his mommy how he managed to have fun at the park even though there was a rude boy there. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach with her mom and dad. One day, while they were walking on the beach, they saw a jellyfish. It was big and purple, and Lily was scared. + +"Mommy, what is that?" she asked. + +"It's a jellyfish, sweetie," her mom replied. "But don't worry, it won't hurt you if you don't touch it." + +Lily was still scared, so her dad picked her up and carried her past the jellyfish. As they walked, Lily saw a loyal dog playing with a ball. + +"Look, Mommy! That dog is so loyal to his owner," she said. + +"Yes, he is," her mom agreed. "He always comes back when his owner calls him." + +Lily thought about the loyal dog as they continued their walk. When they got home, she asked her mom if they could get a dog too. + +"We'll have to measure our yard and see if it's big enough for a dog," her mom said. + +Lily didn't understand what "measure" meant, but she was excited about the possibility of getting a loyal dog like the one they saw on the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to surf on the big waves at the beach. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, it's time to go home now." + +Timmy was frightened because he didn't want to leave the beach. He said to his mom, "Can we stay a little longer?" + +His mom replied, "I'm sorry, Timmy, but we have to go. We can come back tomorrow." + +Timmy was sad, but then he had an idea. He said, "Mom, can we send a picture of me surfing to dad so he can see how much fun I had?" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Timmy. Let's do it." So, they took a picture of Timmy surfing and sent it to his dad. Timmy was happy because he knew his dad would be proud of him. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a big computer. He was very wealthy and had lots of money. One day, he was very angry and he started to tear his computer apart. He was so mad that he didn't even care about the pieces falling on the floor. His wife came in and saw what he had done. She was sad because they couldn't afford to buy a new computer. The man realized he had made a mistake and said sorry. They worked together to fix the computer and it was good as new. From then on, the man learned to control his anger and not tear things apart. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly up high in the sky and soar. Today, Blue woke up feeling very excited to fly. Blue flew around and saw a little mouse named Brown. Brown was hiding under a tree. Blue asked, "Why are you hiding, Brown?" Brown said, "I am scared of the big cat. It is chasing me." Blue said, "Do not worry, I will help you." Blue flew down and pecked the big cat's tail. The big cat ran away. Brown said, "Thank you, Blue. You are very brave." Blue said, "It is always good to help a friend in need." The moral of the story is to be brave and help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved playing with her coins. She had a shiny penny, a silver dime, and a golden quarter. One day, she lost her penny and looked everywhere for it. She asked her mom, "Where is my penny?" Her mom said, "I don't know, but if you believe you will find it, you will." + +Lily was persistent and searched all over the house. She looked under the couch, in the toy box, and even in the fridge. Finally, she found her penny in her piggy bank. She was so happy and ran to her mom saying, "I found my penny! I found my penny!" Her mom smiled and said, "I knew you would find it because you believed." + +From that day on, Lily believed that anything was possible if she was persistent and kept looking. She continued to play with her coins and treasure them. She even started collecting more coins from her family and friends. And whenever she lost something, she would remember to believe and keep searching until she found it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the candy factory with her mommy. The factory was big and hot, but Lily didn't mind because she enjoyed seeing all the candy being made. + +One day, Lily's mommy took her to the factory again. They saw lots of candy being made, and Lily was very excited. Suddenly, there was a loud noise and the machines stopped working. Lily's mommy tried to fix them, but she couldn't. + +Lily was sad because they couldn't see any more candy being made. They waited for a long time, but the machines never started again. Lily's mommy said they had to go home. Lily was very disappointed and cried all the way home. She didn't enjoy her trip to the candy factory that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to bounce on his trampoline in the backyard. One day, he was bouncing so high that he saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was a mint! Timmy picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +As he was bouncing, he saw his friend, Sarah, walking by. "Hi Sarah!" Timmy shouted. "Do you want to bounce with me?" Sarah replied, "Sure, but it's too hot outside. Let's go inside and have some water first." + +So, Timmy and Sarah went inside and had some water. Then, they went back outside and started bouncing together. Timmy showed Sarah the mint he found and they both thought it smelled really good. They decided to go inside and make some mint tea to cool down. They had a great time bouncing and drinking their mint tea together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her toy fan. The fan was so cool, and it made her feel happy. + +One day, Lily's little brother came into her room and wanted to play with her fan. But Lily didn't want to share her toy, so she said no. Her brother got upset and started crying. + +Lily felt bad and decided to let her brother play with the fan. When he entered her room again, she gave him the fan and they played together. They both had fun and were happy. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sharing was important and it made her feel good inside. She was happy to see her brother happy too. And they both played with the cool fan together, having fun and enjoying each other's company. +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to make himself look nice. He went to the bathroom and took out his razor. The razor was very sharp and could cut hair very well. The man was careful not to hurt himself as he shaved his face. When he was done, he looked in the mirror and saw an amazing change. He was very happy with how he looked and went out to show his friends. Everyone said he looked great! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books. One day, she asked her mommy to read her a story about a mountain. + +Mommy said, "Sure, Lily. I have a book about a healthy mountain. It's called 'The Happy Mountain'." + +Lily was excited to hear the story. As mommy read the book, Lily imagined herself climbing the mountain and feeling healthy and strong. + +After the story, Lily said, "Mommy, can we go to the mountain and climb it? I want to be healthy like the mountain." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. We can go on a hike this weekend and climb a mountain together." + +Lily was thrilled and couldn't wait for the weekend to come. She knew that climbing the mountain would make her feel healthy and strong, just like in the story. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy castle that she loved very much. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend saw the castle and said, "Wow, that's mine!" But Lily didn't want to share her castle. + +Lily's friend said, "I wish I had a famous toy like yours." Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I know! Let's put our toys together and make a big castle. Then we can both play with it." + +Lily's friend was happy with the idea and they started putting their toys together. They made a big castle that was even more famous than Lily's toy castle. They played together and had a lot of fun. From that day on, they always shared their toys and played together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and hold them tight. One day, she found an interesting rock outside and decided to keep it. She said, "This is mine!" and held it in her hand. + +As she walked back to her house, she tripped and fell. The rock fell out of her hand and rolled into the street. Suddenly, a big truck came and ran over the rock. Lily was sad because her interesting rock was now gone forever. + +She learned a lesson that day to be careful when holding things that are important to her. Even though the ending was bad, she knew she would find something else interesting to hold and cherish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw on the blackboard at school. One day, she saw that the blackboard had a big problem. It was very dirty and she couldn't see her drawings very well. + +Lily asked her teacher if she could help solve the problem. Her teacher said yes and gave her a strong eraser. Lily used the eraser to clean the blackboard until it was shiny and clean. + +Everyone in the class was happy and could see their drawings much better. Lily felt proud of herself for solving the problem and making the blackboard look nice and new. From that day on, Lily loved to help solve problems whenever she could. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with chalk on the sidewalk. One day, Lily met a boy named Max. Max had a fancy toy car that he loved to play with. + +Lily said, "Wow, your car is so fancy! Can I play with it?" + +Max replied, "Sure, but be careful not to push it too hard." + +Lily took the car and started to push it around on the sidewalk. She accidentally pushed it too hard and it rolled into the street. Max started to cry because he thought his fancy car was broken. But Lily quickly ran into the street and saved the car from getting run over by a car. + +Max was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You saved my fancy car. You're my hero!" + +From that day on, Lily and Max became best friends and played together every day. They even drew pictures with chalk together on the sidewalk. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, her mom asked her to serve some cookies to her dad. Lily was happy to help and went to the kitchen to get the cookies. + +As she was walking to her dad, she saw a big file on the table. It looked important, but Lily didn't know what it was for. She asked her mom about it, but her mom was busy and didn't have time to explain. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home from work. He was very bossy and always wanted things his way. Lily remembered the file and asked her dad if he needed it. Her dad was surprised and asked how she knew about it. Lily told him about the file she saw on the table earlier. Her dad was impressed with her observation skills and thanked her for being so helpful. From that day on, Lily became her dad's little helper and always looked out for important files. +Once upon a time, there was a little snail named Sammy. Sammy liked to crawl on the warm road, feeling the sun on his back. One day, Sammy saw a big, juicy leaf on the other side of the road. He wanted to eat it, but he knew he had to be careful. He looked both ways and started to cross. + +Suddenly, a car came speeding down the road. Sammy tried to hurry, but he wasn't fast enough. The car's tire snapped him and he was hurt very badly. Sammy's friends were sad and they missed him very much. They learned that it's important to always look both ways before crossing the road. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite clothes every day. One day, she wore her favorite dress and went to play outside. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Lily played and played until she got tired. She went back home and put her clothes in the laundry basket. + +But, her mom forgot to wash her dress. The dress stayed in the basket for many days and it started to rot. One day, Lily saw her dress and wanted to wear it. She put it on and went outside to play. But, her friends laughed at her and said she smelled crazy. Lily felt sad and went back home. She took off her dress and threw it in the trash. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to wash her clothes and not wear them when they're rotting. She also learned that it's okay to let go of things that make her feel bad. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her teddy bear. One day, Lily went to the circus with her mommy and daddy. She saw a funny clown who made her laugh and smile. + +The clown had a big red nose and wore a colorful outfit. He had a big smile and made silly faces. Lily thought the clown was very funny and she hoped she could see him again. + +After the circus, Lily went home and played with her toys. She wanted to make her room tidy so she could find her favorite doll. She picked up her toys and put them away. Lily was happy when she saw her tidy room because she knew she could find her doll easily. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug named Buggy. Buggy was very small and had six legs. Buggy loved to crawl around and explore new places. One day, Buggy saw a big well in the ground. Buggy didn't know what a well was, but it looked interesting. Buggy crawled closer to the well to take a look. + +Suddenly, Buggy slipped and fell into the well! Buggy was scared and didn't know what to do. Buggy tried to crawl up the sides of the well, but it was too slippery. Buggy was stuck at the bottom of the well. + +Buggy realized that being careless and not paying attention to where they were crawling had led them to this scary situation. Buggy promised to be more careful in the future. Suddenly, Buggy saw a spider crawling down the side of the well. The spider helped Buggy climb out of the well and they became good friends. From that day on, Buggy always checked where they were crawling and never forgot the kind spider who helped them out of the well. +Once upon a time, there was an old cat who lived in a big house. The cat had a secret hiding place where she kept her favorite toy. One day, a little boy came to visit the cat. The cat showed the boy her secret toy, but he wanted to play with it. The cat said no, but the boy took the toy anyway. + +The cat was very sad because her toy was broken. She tried to fix it, but it was too old. The boy didn't care and left the house. The cat was left alone, feeling very sad and broken-hearted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and collect sticks. One day, she found a white stick that she liked very much. She held it tightly in her hand and showed it to her friend, Tom. + +Tom said, "That's a nice stick, can I hold it?" + +Lily said, "No, it's mine. I found it first." + +Tom got upset and said, "You're not being nice. Sharing is important." + +Lily didn't listen and held onto the stick tightly. She didn't want to share. As they were playing, Lily accidentally hit Tom with the stick. He got hurt and started to cry. Lily felt bad and realized that she should have shared the stick. + +The moral of the story is that sharing is important and it's not nice to be selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had long hair that she loved to brush every day. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While they were playing, a strong wind blew and made her hair messy. Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "Your hair looks funny now." Lily replied, "I know, it's not ordinary like before." + +After playing for a while, Lily's mom called her and said it was time to leave. Lily said goodbye to her friends and went home. When she got home, she went straight to the bathroom to fix her hair. She brushed it until it was neat again. Her mom came in and said, "Your hair looks pretty now." Lily smiled and said, "Thanks, Mom." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a unique toy that she loved very much. It was a teddy bear with big brown eyes that would blink when you pressed its paw. Lily would play with her teddy bear every day and take it everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily and her family went to a big park with a track for running and biking. Lily brought her teddy bear with her to show it the beautiful park. She saw many people running and biking on the track, and she thought it looked like so much fun. + +As she was watching the people on the track, her teddy bear suddenly blinked and came to life! It jumped out of her arms and started running on the track with the other people. Lily was so surprised and happy to see her teddy bear running and having fun. + +After a while, the teddy bear came back to Lily and she hugged it tightly. She knew that her teddy bear was unique and special, and she was so grateful to have it as her friend. From that day on, Lily and her teddy bear would always go on adventures together, and they would never forget the fun they had on the track in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty dresses and play with her dolls. One day, her mom bought her a new dress that was very modern. It was pink and had sparkles all over it. Lily loved it and couldn't wait to wear it to her friend's birthday party. + +At the party, Lily saw all her friends wearing pretty dresses too. But she noticed that her dress didn't fit her very well. It was too tight and made her feel uncomfortable. She didn't want to take it off though because she loved how pretty it was. + +Later in the day, the kids started playing a game of tag. Lily was running around when suddenly she tripped and fell. She scraped her knee and started to cry. Her friends tried to help her up, but she felt embarrassed because her dress didn't fit and she didn't feel like herself. + +As the party came to an end, Lily's mom came to pick her up. She saw her daughter crying and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about the dress not fitting and how she felt like she didn't have the spirit to play with her friends. Her mom hugged her and said they would find a better dress for her next time. But Lily couldn't help feeling sad about how the day had turned out. +Once upon a time, there was a big, heavy rock. It was so heavy that no one could lift it! A little boy came by and tried to lift it, but he couldn't. He tried and tried, but the rock was too heavy. + +Then, the boy had an idea. He decided to watch the ants that were crawling on the rock. The ants were carrying little crumbs of food that were much heavier than they were! The boy was amazed at how strong the ants were. + +Inspired by the ants, the boy decided to resist giving up. He kept trying to lift the rock, and eventually, with all his might, he was able to move it just a little bit. The boy was so proud of himself and he learned that even though something may be heavy, he can still try his best to move it. +Once upon a time, there was a musician named Max. He played the guitar and sang songs for children. One day, Max had a big show at the park. Lots of people came to see him play. + +After his show, a little girl named Lily came up to him and said, "Your music was impressive! Can I have your autograph?" Max smiled and said, "Of course, but first let me wipe the sweat off my face." + +Lily watched as Max wiped his face with a towel. She asked him, "How did you learn to play guitar so well?" Max replied, "I practiced every day and never gave up." Lily looked up at Max and said, "I want to be a musician like you when I grow up." Max smiled and said, "I believe you can do it if you practice a lot." +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little girl named Lily. She loved playing outdoors and exploring new places. One day, she went on a walk with her mom and saw a big motor on the side of the road. + +"Mommy, what's that?" Lily asked, pointing at the motor. + +"That's a motor, sweetie. It helps make things move," her mom replied. + +Lily was fascinated by the motor and wanted to touch it, but her mom said it wasn't safe. So, they continued on their walk and eventually returned home. Lily couldn't stop thinking about the motor and asked her mom if they could go back and see it again. + +"Sure, we can return to the motor tomorrow," her mom said with a smile. + +The next day, Lily and her mom went back to the motor and Lily was thrilled to see it again. She didn't touch it this time, but she was happy just to look at it and admire its shiny metal parts. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her room was always messy. One day, her mom came in and said, "Lily, let's clean up your room together. We can join forces and make it organized." + +Lily didn't know what "organized" meant, but she knew it was something good. So, she helped her mom pick up her toys and put them in their proper places. As they worked, Lily's mom shared some wisdom with her. She said, "When we keep our things organized, it's easier to find what we need and we won't lose anything." + +Lily was happy to have a clean and organized room. She turned to her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me. I love when we join together to do things." Her mom smiled and replied, "I love it too, Lily. It's always better when we work together." From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her room organized and clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to jog around his yard and touch the flowers. But one day, Timmy was confused because his favorite flower was missing. He looked and looked, but he couldn't find it anywhere. + +Timmy asked his mom if she knew where the flower went. She said she didn't know. Timmy was sad because he loved that flower so much. He decided to jog around the neighborhood to see if he could find it. + +As he jogged, he saw a little girl holding his flower! Timmy was confused and didn't know what to do. He walked up to the girl and asked her why she took his flower. The girl said she thought it was pretty and wanted to keep it. Timmy explained that it was his favorite flower and asked if he could have it back. The girl apologized and gave it back to him. Timmy was happy again and jogged back home with his flower in his hand. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she went to the park and felt the wind blowing on her face. It was very windy and interesting to her. + +Lily saw a boy playing with a kite. She thought it was very interesting and wanted to play too. She asked the boy, "Can I play with you?" The boy said, "Sure, let's play together!" + +As they were playing, Lily's mom called her to go home. She said, "Lily, it's time to wake up from your nap." Lily was sad to leave the park, but she was happy she got to play with the boy and feel the wind. She said goodbye to the boy and went home with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and always started at the first page. One day, she went to the library and found a book with a different cover. It was pink and had a unicorn on it. + +Lily started reading the book and it was different than any other book she had read before. But as she turned the pages, she noticed that there were some pages missing. She searched for the missing pages, but they were nowhere to be found. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't finish the story. She went to the librarian and told her what happened. The librarian said that sometimes books get damaged or pages get lost. Lily was disappointed and went home without finishing the book. + +From that day on, Lily always checked the books before she started reading them. She didn't want to be disappointed again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big oyster. It was enormous! The oyster lived in the sea and had a shiny, smooth shell. One day, a little girl found the oyster and took it home. She wanted to keep it as a pet. + +The little girl loved her pet oyster very much, but it was very dirty. So, she decided to wash it. She filled a bucket with water and put the oyster inside. She scrubbed and scrubbed until the oyster was clean and shiny again. + +After the wash, the oyster was happy and the little girl was happy too. They played together every day and the oyster was the little girl's best friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was always very busy. She liked to run and play and jump all day long. Sometimes, she would stop and chew on some gum. She liked how it tasted. + +At night, Lily would go to bed and dream of all the fun things she would do the next day. She dreamed of playing with her friends and laughing and having a good time. + +One day, Lily was playing with her friends and they found a big piece of bubble gum. They all took turns chewing it and blowing big bubbles. Lily had so much fun that she forgot all about her busy day. She went to bed that night and dreamed of chewing gum and blowing bubbles with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him to wear his vest because it was cold outside. Timmy didn't like his vest because it was too big and made him look funny. + +Timmy's friends came over and they played hide-and-seek. Timmy hid behind a big, scary tree. Suddenly, he heard his mom calling him. He forgot to wear his vest! Timmy's mom was angry and punished him by making him stay inside for the rest of the day. + +Timmy learned his lesson and promised to always wear his vest. From that day on, he always wore it when he went outside to play with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play in the mud and get all hairy. One day, Max's owner gave him a bath and used a towel to dry him off. But when Max went outside to play, he got all hairy again! + +Max's owner was sad because she didn't want Max to be hairy all the time. She decided to fix the problem by taking Max to the groomer. The groomer gave Max a haircut and now he wasn't so hairy anymore. + +Max's owner was happy and gave him a big hug. Max wagged his tail and licked her face. He was happy too because he could still play in the mud, but now he wouldn't get so hairy. 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 tiny seed in her hand. She dug a small hole in the ground with her fingers and put the seed inside. She watered it every day and waited for something to happen. + +One day, Lily saw a green stem coming from the ground. It grew and grew until it became a big palm tree. The tree had big green leaves and a long trunk. She was so happy to see it bloom with pretty flowers. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw the palm tree. She said, "Wow! That's not an ordinary tree!" Lily smiled and said, "I know, I grew it all by myself!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toys, especially his action figures. One day, Timmy and his mom went to the park. Timmy brought his favorite action figure with him. + +At the park, Timmy played on the swings and slid down the slide. He even climbed on the monkey bars! But then, he saw a dangerous dog running towards him. Timmy was scared, but his action figure was brave. It fought off the dog and saved Timmy. + +From then on, Timmy always brought his action figure to the park. It made him feel safe and happy. And whenever he saw a dangerous situation, he knew his action figure would be there to protect him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the garden. One day, she saw her mom using a hose to water the plants. The hose was dirty and Lily thought it was yucky. + +Lily's mom noticed that she was looking at the hose and said, "Lily, did you know that we can change the hose to a clean one?" Lily was surprised and happy to hear that. So, they changed the dirty hose to a clean one. + +Lily learned that sometimes things can be dirty and need to be changed to make them better. She felt proud that she helped her mom and promised to always keep things clean. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to swim in the ocean with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy saw a big, scary shark in the water. He was very scared and told his mommy and daddy about it. + +Mommy and daddy said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We have a plan. We will stay close to you and keep you safe." Timmy felt much better knowing that his parents had a plan to keep him safe from the scary shark. + +After they finished swimming, Timmy's mommy and daddy talked to him about how important it is to have a plan when you are scared or in danger. They said, "Always remember to make a plan and stay calm. That way, you can stay safe and happy." Timmy learned a valuable lesson that day and always made sure to have a plan when he was scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max who loved to play with his toys. Max had a lot of toys, but he didn't like to share them with his friends. One day, Max's teacher told him that they were going to have a classroom party and asked everyone to bring their favorite toy to share with the class. + +Max was troubled by this because he didn't want to share his toys with anyone. But his teacher explained that sharing is important and it makes everyone happy. Max thought about it and decided to bring his favorite toy to the party. + +On the day of the party, Max saw that all of his friends had brought their toys to share. He realized that he was the only one who hadn't shared his toy. Max felt bad and wished he had brought his toy to share with his friends. From that day on, Max learned that sharing is important and it makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the bush near her house. One day, she saw a white rabbit hopping around in the bush. She ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, look! A white bunny in the bush!" + +Her mom said, "Wow, that's so cool! Let's go see it." They walked over to the bush and saw the white rabbit. Lily asked her mom, "Does the bunny work?" + +Her mom replied, "No, bunnies don't work like people do. They just hop around and eat carrots." Lily thought that sounded like a fun life. + +They watched the bunny for a while longer and then went back inside. Lily was happy that she got to see the white bunny in the bush. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to play baseball. He would hit the ball with his bat and run around the bases. One day, he went to the park to play with his friends. They were having a great time until a big dog came and disturbed them. The boy was scared and ran away, leaving his baseball behind. + +Later that day, the boy went back to the park to get his baseball. But when he got there, he saw that it was gone. He looked everywhere, but he couldn't find it. He felt terrible and started to cry. He loved that baseball so much and now it was gone forever. + +The boy went home and told his mom what had happened. She tried to make him feel better, but he was still sad. He went to bed that night feeling terrible. The next day, he went back to the park and looked for his baseball again. But it was still gone. The boy never found his baseball and he never played baseball again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the restaurant with his family. When they got there, the waitress gave them a menu to choose what they wanted to eat. Timmy saw a picture of a big burger and said, "I need that!" + +His parents ordered their food, but Timmy's burger took a long time to arrive. He was getting impatient and started to cry. Finally, the burger came, and Timmy was so happy! He ate it all up and felt successful. + +But then, Timmy started to feel sick. He had eaten too much and didn't feel good. His parents took him to the hospital, and the doctor said that Timmy had eaten too much junk food. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we think we need something, but it's not always good for us. We should make healthy choices so that we can be successful and happy in the long run. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build things with his blocks. One day, Timmy's mom brought out a big mixer to make some cookies. Timmy thought the mixer was beautiful with its shiny silver color. + +"Mommy, can I use the mixer to build something?" Timmy asked. + +"No, sweetie. The mixer is only for making cookies," replied his mom. + +Timmy was sad, but then he had an idea. He built a tower out of his blocks and said, "Look, Mommy! I built a mixer tower! It's beautiful, just like the real mixer." + +His mom smiled and said, "You're so creative, Timmy. Maybe we can bake some cookies and have a snack while we admire your beautiful mixer tower." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch films on his TV. He would sit on his couch and watch them all day long. One day, Timmy's mom told him to go outside and play. Timmy didn't want to go outside because he wanted to watch his film. But his mom told him that he needed to go outside and play. + +So, Timmy went outside and played with his friends. They ran really fast and had so much fun. When Timmy came back inside, he told his mom about all the fun he had. His mom was happy that Timmy had a good time outside. Timmy then asked his mom if he could watch his film. His mom said yes, but only after he finished his dinner. Timmy was happy and ate his dinner fast so he could watch his film. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike with her friends. One day, Lily went to the park with her bike. She started to pedal really fast and the wind blew through her hair. She felt so happy and free. + +Suddenly, she saw a yummy ice cream truck. She stopped her bike and went to the truck. She bought a big ice cream cone with lots of sprinkles on top. She took a lick and it was so yummy! + +After she finished her ice cream, Lily got back on her bike and started to pedal again. She rode up a hill and saw the sun rise in the sky. It was so beautiful. Lily felt so lucky to be able to see such a pretty sight. +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 shiny coin on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. + +"Mommy, look! I found a coin!" Timmy exclaimed. + +"That's great, Timmy. Maybe we can put it in your piggy bank," his mom replied. + +Timmy was so excited to add the coin to his collection. He ran to his room to get his piggy bank, but when he came back, he saw that the coin was gone. Someone had zipped by and taken it. Timmy was sad that he lost his coin so fast. + +He went to tell his mom what happened. "Mommy, someone took my coin!" he cried. + +"I'm sorry, Timmy. Sometimes people take things that don't belong to them. We have to be careful and keep our things safe," his mom comforted him. + +Timmy learned a valuable lesson that day. He realized that not everyone is honest and that he should always keep his things close to him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees, but one day she got stuck up high and couldn't get down. She needed help! + +Lily's mom came outside and saw her little girl up in the tree. She knew she needed a ladder to help her down. The ladder was very tall and made of wood. + +Lily's mom climbed up the ladder and brought her little girl safely down. Lily was so happy and gave her mom a big hug. Her mom felt famous for being able to help her daughter. From that day on, Lily never climbed too high without her mom's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to climb up to the top of a tree, but it was too high for her to reach. Then she saw a ladder nearby. It was just the right size for her to climb up. She was so happy that the ladder fit her perfectly. + +As she climbed up the ladder, she saw a beautiful bird sitting on a branch. The bird looked sad and Lily wanted to help. She prayed to the sky and asked for the bird to be happy again. Suddenly, the bird started to sing a sweet melody. It was the most beautiful sound Lily had ever heard. + +Lily was so happy that she climbed back down the ladder and ran home to tell her mommy and daddy about the bird. She told them how she prayed and the bird started to sing. Her mommy and daddy were so proud of her and they all went outside to listen to the bird's song together. From that day on, Lily knew that praying could make wonderful things happen. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat celery, it was his favorite food. One day, Benny went to the market to buy some celery. But when he got home, he saw that the celery was broken. Benny was sad because he couldn't eat his favorite food. + +But then, Benny had an idea. He decided to fix the celery. He got some tape and wrapped it around the celery. It wasn't perfect, but it worked. Benny was happy because he could eat his celery again. + +Benny felt proud of himself for being honest and fixing the celery instead of throwing it away. He learned that sometimes you can fix things that seem broken and make them useful again. Benny enjoyed his celery and felt happy all day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, she found a shiny coin on the ground. She was so happy and wanted to buy something special with it. + +Lily went to the store and saw a beautiful toy. She wanted to buy it, but it was too expensive. She asked her mom if she could buy it, but her mom said no. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, her friend Timmy came and saw her sad face. He asked her what was wrong. Lily told him about the toy and how she couldn't buy it. Timmy said, "Don't worry, I have an idea. Let's make a toy together!" They used paper, crayons, and glue to make a toy that was even better than the one in the store. + +Lily was so grateful to have such a good friend like Timmy. She learned that you don't always need to buy things to be happy. It's better to use your imagination and creativity to make something special. And that's why Lily and Timmy never ended up in jail because they learned the value of being resourceful and creative! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and make new friends. One day, she met a boy named Max. Max looked sad and Lily asked him why. Max said he lost his toy car and couldn't find it. + +Lily smiled and said, "Don't worry, we can find it together." They looked hard and searched everywhere. Suddenly, the toy car appeared under a bush. Max was so happy, he smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily!" + +But then, another boy appeared and said the toy car was his. Lily didn't know what to do. She said, "Let's share the toy car and play together." The boys agreed and they all played happily together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cow named Betsy. Betsy was very hungry and wanted to eat some beef. She looked around the farm and saw a big pile of hay. She tried to climb up the hay, but it was too high for her. + +One day, Betsy heard about a famous cow who could climb anything. She decided to meet this cow and ask for her help. The famous cow showed Betsy how to climb the hay by using her strong legs. + +Betsy was so happy that she could finally reach the beef on top of the hay. She thanked the famous cow and went back to her farm, feeling proud of herself for learning how to climb. From that day on, Betsy never went hungry again because she knew how to climb anything to get what she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a big, black dog named Max. Max was very sleepy and wanted to take a nap. But first, he needed to wear his cozy blanket. + +Max's owner helped him put on his blanket and then Max curled up in his bed. He closed his eyes and soon he was fast asleep. + +While Max was sleeping, his owner went to make some lunch. She made a yummy sandwich and brought it over to Max's bed. + +When Max woke up, he was no longer sleepy and he was very happy to see his lunch. He ate his sandwich and then went outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a kind little girl named Lily. Yesterday, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They had so much fun playing on the swings and slides. + +Later, Lily's friend Emma mentioned that she lost her favorite toy. Lily knew how much Emma loved that toy, so she offered to help her find it. They looked all around the park until they finally found it hiding in the grass. + +Lily felt happy that she could help her friend. She learned that being kind and helpful to others is important. And that's why Lily always tried to be kind to others, even when it's hard. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he was playing with his favorite truck and he accidentally broke it. + +Timmy's mom saw what happened and said, "Timmy, you need to be careful with your toys. If you break them, you won't be able to play with them anymore." Timmy felt sad and knew he had made a mistake. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home with a tool box. He showed Timmy all the different tools inside and said, "These tools can help fix things that are broken." Timmy thought it was funny when his dad pretended to use the tools to fix his toy truck. + +Timmy learned his lesson and promised to be more careful with his toys. He didn't want to be punished and not be able to play with them anymore. From then on, he had fun playing with his toys and taking care of them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his coins. He had a special safe where he kept all his coins safe. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's safe and said, "Can I see your coins?" Timmy said, "Okay, but be careful." Billy took the coins out of the safe and started playing with them. Suddenly, he dropped one of the coins and it rolled under the couch. + +Timmy said, "Uh-oh, we need to get that coin back." They tried to reach it, but it was too far. Then Timmy had an idea. He said, "Let's reverse the couch!" They tried to move the couch, but it was too heavy. They asked Timmy's dad for help, but he was busy. + +So, they left the coin under the couch and forgot about it. Later that night, Timmy's mom sat on the couch and felt something hard. She reached under the cushion and found the coin. She was very angry and told Timmy he should have been more careful with his coins. Timmy felt very sad that he lost one of his coins and learned to always keep them safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy went to school every day. His school was an ordinary school with lots of kids and teachers. + +One day, Timmy was very excited to speak in front of his class. He had practiced his speech all night. When it was finally his turn to speak, he stood up and spoke very loudly. + +After school, Timmy's mom asked him how his day was. Timmy said, "Today was the best day ever! I got to speak in front of my class!" His mom was so proud of him. Timmy went to bed that night feeling very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty pink curtain in her room. One day, she was playing hide-and-seek with her friend Timmy. Lily hid behind the curtain, but when Timmy found her, she disappeared! Timmy was so surprised and a little bit scared. + +Later that day, Lily's big sister came into her room and saw the pink curtain. She was jealous because she wanted a pretty curtain like that too. But Lily shared her toys and her curtain with her sister because she was kind. + +The next day, Lily and her sister were playing dress-up and they both hid behind the curtain. Lily's sister tried to disappear like Lily did, but she couldn't. They both laughed and had fun together. From that day on, they shared the pretty pink curtain and played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars in the park. One day, Timmy saw a big cart full of balloons. The balloons were all different colors and they looked so pretty. + +Timmy wanted to play with the balloons, but the man who owned the cart said he couldn't touch them. The man said the balloons were harmless, but he didn't want them to get released into the sky. + +Timmy was sad that he couldn't play with the balloons, but he knew it was important to listen to the man. So, Timmy went back to playing with his toy cars and had just as much fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance to the music. One day, she met a musician who played the guitar. He wore a green shirt and had a big smile. + +"Hello, little girl," the musician said. "Do you like music?" + +"Yes, I love music," Lily replied. + +"I hope you can sing with me," the musician said. "I need a singer for my band." + +Lily was so happy. She sang with the musician and they became friends. They played music together every day and had so much fun. Lily felt so lucky to have met such a talented musician. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing into her toy microphone and pretend she was a famous singer. One day, she went to a talent show and brought her microphone with her. She felt lucky to be there and was excited to sing. + +Lily started singing and everyone clapped and cheered. But suddenly, her microphone stopped working. She tried to sing louder, but nobody could hear her. She felt sad and embarrassed. + +After the show, Lily went home and cried. She loved singing so much, but now she felt like she couldn't do it anymore. She was no longer lucky. She realized that even though she loved her microphone, it didn't love her back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park near her house, where there was a big tree with lots of branches. One day, Lily saw a bird's nest in the tree, and she wanted to see the baby birds inside. But the nest was too high up and too distant for her to reach. + +Lily thought and thought about how she could get closer to the nest. Then, she had an idea. She ran home to pack a picnic, and brought it back to the park. She sat under the tree and ate her sandwich and fruit, and waited patiently. Soon enough, the mother bird came back to the nest to feed her babies. Lily watched in awe as the mother bird fed her little ones. + +Lily learned that sometimes, if you want something, you have to be patient and think creatively. She also learned that it's important to respect nature and the animals that live in it, like the birds in the tree. From that day on, Lily always looked for ways to help the animals in her neighborhood. +Once upon a time, there was a leopard who was very attractive. He lived in the jungle and loved to play with his friends. One day, they decided to go swimming in the river. The leopard loved to dive and show off his skills to his friends. + +As they were swimming, the leopard saw a shiny object in the water. He thought it was very attractive and decided to dive down to get it. But as he got closer, he realized it was a trap set by a hunter. + +The hunter caught the leopard and took him away from the jungle. The leopard's friends searched for him but never found him again. They were very sad and missed their attractive friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and explore the world around her. One day, she went to the beach with her family. She saw a big boat with a big anchor. She asked her dad what it was and he told her it was an anchor that kept the boat in place. + +As she played in the sand, she saw some children playing too. They asked her to join them, but she ignored them and kept playing alone. As the day went on, Lily realized that playing alone wasn't as fun as playing with others. She went back to the children and asked if she could play with them. + +The children were happy to have her join in and they all played together. Lily learned that it's important to not ignore others and to be open to making new friends. She felt happy and had a lot of fun playing with her new friends. From that day on, Lily made sure to always be open to new friends and never ignore anyone who wanted to play with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite pink dress every day. One day, her mommy told her that they were going to a big party. Lily was so excited! + +At the party, Lily saw a boy named Jack. He had a red shirt that appeared to match her pink dress. They started playing together and had so much fun. Jack was so dependable, he never left Lily's side. + +As the party was ending, Lily's mommy called her to leave. Lily didn't want to leave Jack. She said, "Mommy, can Jack come home with us?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We will see Jack again soon." + +The next day, Lily's mommy took her to the park. And guess who appeared? It was Jack! Lily was so happy to see him again. She realized that sometimes, good things come back to us. And she knew that Jack was a dependable friend she could always count on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and talk to her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy was talking on the telephone. Lily wanted to talk on the telephone too. + +"Mommy, can I talk on the telephone?" asked Lily gently. + +"Sure, you can talk to Grandma," said Mommy. + +Lily took the telephone and said, "Hi, Grandma!" + +Grandma said, "Hi, Lily! How are you?" + +"I'm good," said Lily. "I blinked my eyes and played with my toys today." + +Grandma laughed and said, "That sounds like fun! I love you, Lily." + +"I love you too, Grandma," said Lily before giving the telephone back to Mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to play in the fields and eat carrots. One day, while Benny was hopping around, he saw a big hole in the ground. It was very dark and gloomy inside. + +Benny hopped closer and saw that it was an entrance to an underground tunnel. Curious, he hopped inside. It was very dark and he could barely see anything. Suddenly, he heard some giggling and saw some shadows moving around. + +It was a group of mice who were teasing him! They were making fun of his long ears and fluffy tail. Benny felt very sad and didn't know what to do. He wanted to leave the tunnel and go back to the sunny fields. But the mice wouldn't let him go. + +Benny thought hard and came up with a plan. He pretended to be scared and started to cry. The mice felt bad and stopped teasing him. Benny quickly hopped away and never went back to the gloomy underground tunnel again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play dress-up with her mom's makeup. She would put on lipstick and blush and feel very pretty. + +One day, Lily's mom was going out and told Lily to stay in her room and play. She also told Lily to lock the door so no one could come in. Lily felt proud that her mom trusted her to stay in her room alone. + +As Lily played with her toys, she heard a noise outside her door. She remembered what her mom said and went to lock the door. But she couldn't find the key! Suddenly, the door opened and a big dog came in. Lily was scared, but then she remembered her mom's makeup. She put on some bright red lipstick and the dog ran away. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to lock the door and keep her mom's makeup nearby, just in case. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, Lily saw a big swing and she wanted to try it. She waited patiently for her turn. + +While she was waiting, she saw a smelly garbage can near the swing. She wrinkled her nose and said, "Ew, that's stinky!" Finally, it was her turn to swing. She went higher and higher until she felt like she was flying. + +After a while, Lily got hungry and asked her mom for food. Her mom gave her a menu to choose from. Lily looked at the pictures and picked her favorite sandwich. She ate it happily and went back to playing with her friends. Little did she know, something exciting was about to happen... +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a house on top of a hill. One day, he went for a walk in the fog. He couldn't see very well because the fog was thick and white. Suddenly, he saw two birds fighting in the sky. They were flapping their wings and making a lot of noise. The old man stopped and watched them until they flew away. He continued his walk in the fog, feeling happy that he got to see the birds fight. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to go for walks outside every day. One day, Mittens saw a big, red mailbox. Mittens went to the mailbox to sniff it. Suddenly, a bird flew out of the mailbox and scared Mittens. Mittens got scared and ran away. + +The next day, Mittens went back to the mailbox. This time, Mittens was not scared of the mailbox. Mittens saw a butterfly and tried to catch it. But the butterfly flew away. Mittens got mad and slapped the mailbox with his paw. The mailbox made a loud noise. Mittens got scared again and ran away. + +From that day on, Mittens never went near the mailbox again. Mittens learned that it was not nice to slap things. Mittens went on more walks and saw many other things, but never again did Mittens slap anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, she found a bottle on the ground. It was a pretty bottle with sparkles on it. + +Lily picked up the bottle and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mommy! Pretty bottle!" she said. + +Her mom told her not to touch it because it might be dangerous. But Lily was stubborn and didn't listen. + +As she was walking, Lily stumbled on a rock and the bottle fell out of her hand. It broke into a million tiny pieces. + +Lily was sad because she loved the pretty bottle. Her mom told her that it was okay and that they would find another pretty thing to play with. But Lily knew that she shouldn't have been stubborn and listened to her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big bear. He had a very large heart that was full of love. One day, the bear went for a walk in the forest. As he was walking, he stumbled over a rock and fell down. But he got up and kept walking. + +Suddenly, the bear heard a noise. It was a little bird that had fallen out of its nest. The bear felt sorry for the bird and picked it up gently. He held the bird in his big paws and took it back to its nest. The bird was very happy and chirped a song to thank the bear for his help. + +From that day on, the bear and the bird became friends. They would often go for walks together in the forest. And whenever the bear stumbled, the bird would sing a song to cheer him up and make him feel better. The bear's heart was filled with happiness and he knew that he had made a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty princess named Lily. She loved to wear a pin on her dress every day. One day, while she was playing outside, she accidentally fell and the pin got stuck on her dress. She tried to remove it but it was too hard. + +Lily's friend, a little bird, saw her struggling and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" Lily replied, "I can't remove this pin from my dress." The little bird said, "Let me help you!" The bird flew to the pin and with its beak, it removed the pin from Lily's dress. + +"Thank you so much, little bird! You are my hero," said Lily. From that day on, Lily and the little bird became the best of friends and they played together every day. Lily never forgot to wear her pin, but she was always careful not to let it get stuck on her dress again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play chess with his grandpa. Grandpa had a big, white chessboard that he kept in his room. Timmy loved the sound of the chess pieces as they clinked together. + +One day, Timmy was playing chess with grandpa when he accidentally dropped one of the white pieces. It made a loud noise and Timmy felt very sad. Grandpa told Timmy that it was okay and that accidents happen. + +But then, Timmy noticed that the white piece was missing. He looked all around but couldn't find it. Timmy started to cry because he thought he had lost the piece forever. + +Grandpa saw how upset Timmy was and decided to help him look. They searched and searched until finally, they found the missing white piece under the bed. Timmy was so happy that he hugged grandpa and they continued their game of chess with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing with his toys when his mommy came in and said, "Timmy, we're going to the park today!" Timmy was very happy and said, "Yay! I love the park!" + +When they got to the park, Timmy saw a big tube slide. He wanted to go on it, but he was scared. His mommy said, "Don't worry, Timmy. It's safe. I'll go down with you." Timmy was surprised by his mommy's offer, but he felt better knowing she would be with him. + +They climbed up the ladder and went down the slide together. Timmy laughed and shouted, "This is so much fun!" When they got to the bottom, Timmy hugged his mommy and said, "Thank you for keeping me safe." His mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Timmy. I love you." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on tours with her family. One day, they went on a tour of a big castle. It was weird and spooky, but Lily was excited to explore it. + +As they walked through the castle, Lily noticed a strange door. She hoped they would get to go inside and see what was behind it. But her parents said it was locked and they couldn't go in. + +Later, as they were leaving the castle, Lily's dad found a key on the ground. He tried it in the strange door and it opened! Inside, they found a secret room filled with treasure. Lily was so happy and felt like a princess. She knew it was worth the weird feeling she had when they first saw the door. +Once upon a time, there was a kind deer who lived in the forest. He loved to eat sweet grass and play with his friends. One day, he hurt his leg while running and couldn't walk anymore. He felt sad and scared. + +His friends saw that he was hurt and wanted to help. They searched the forest for someone who could heal him. Finally, they found a compassionate rabbit who knew how to make a special medicine. The rabbit gave the medicine to the deer and soon his leg was healed. + +The deer was so happy and grateful to his friends and the rabbit who helped him. He knew that he was lucky to have such caring friends in the forest. From that day on, he made sure to always be kind and helpful to others, just like his friends were to him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play. She looked up and saw a big, fluffy cloud in the sky. She thought it looked like a bunny. + +Suddenly, Lily saw her little brother, Max, walking towards her. He looked grumpy because he wanted to play with her toys. So, Lily decided to grab his hand and take him to see the bunny cloud. + +Max was so happy to see the bunny cloud that he forgot all about being grumpy. They both laughed and pointed at the cloud. Lily felt happy that she could make her brother smile. They stayed outside until the sun went down and the bunny cloud disappeared. +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy named Max. Max was very adorable and loved to play with his toys. One day, Max saw a bird in the sky and he wanted to chase it. So, he ran and ran until he could not see the bird anymore. + +Max saw a couple getting married in a garden. They looked very happy and Max wanted to join in the fun. He ran towards them and started to zoom around. The couple thought Max was cute and let him play with them. + +Suddenly, Max saw the bird again and he ran away from the wedding. The couple tried to call him back, but Max was too fast. Max chased the bird until he got lost. He did not know where he was and he was very scared. + +Max wanted to go back to the wedding, but he did not know how. He cried and cried until a kind person found him and took him to the animal shelter. Max was very sad because he missed the wedding and his new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his favorite toy car. One day, Timmy went outside to play with his toy car, but it was very cold outside. + +Timmy's mom saw him shivering and said, "Timmy, let's go inside where it's warm." Timmy replied, "But I want to play with my toy car outside." + +His mom said, "I hope you can play with your toy car outside soon, but for now, let's go inside and warm up." Timmy agreed and went inside with his mom. + +While they were inside, Timmy's mom made him some hot cocoa to drink. Timmy felt warm and cozy as he sipped his cocoa and looked out the window, hoping he could play with his toy car again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color. One day, she asked her mom for some new markers to use. Her mom gave her a box of markers with different colors. Each marker had a label on it to show what color it was. + +Lily was so happy to use her new markers. She started to draw a picture of her family. Her mom asked her, "Do you want to use some regular paper or the special paper?" Lily replied, "I want to use the regular paper, please." + +Lily finished her picture and showed it to her mom. Her mom said, "Wow, you did a great job! Let's put a label on it with your name so we can remember who drew it." Lily smiled and wrote her name on the label. She was so proud of her artwork! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy in the kitchen. One day, while they were cooking, Lily saw a clock on the wall. She asked her mommy what it was for. "The clock tells us what time it is," her mommy said. + +Later that day, Lily was playing with her toys when she heard the clock ticking. She thought it was dull and boring. She asked her mommy if they could take the clock down. "No, Lily," her mommy said. "The clock is important. It helps us know when it's time to do things." + +Lily learned that even though things may seem dull, they can still be important. She also learned that it's important to listen to grown-ups, because they know what's best. From that day on, she never thought of the clock as boring again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved lollipops. She had a big bag of them, but she was not allowed to eat them all at once. She felt restless and wanted to eat them all, but she knew she shouldn't. + +One day, Lily's friend dared her to eat all the lollipops in her bag. Lily thought about it for a moment and then said no. She knew it was not a good idea and she didn't want to get sick. + +Later that day, Lily's mom surprised her with a new lollipop. Lily was happy she didn't eat all of them earlier and enjoyed her new treat. She was glad she didn't give in to her restless feeling and listened to her mom's rules. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to blow bubbles with her bubble wand. One day, she blew a big bubble that flew away into the sky. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, saw the bubble and asked her, "What was that?" + +"It was a bubble," Lily replied. + +Timmy said, "I love bubbles! Let's blow more!" + +As they blew bubbles, they discussed which ones were the biggest and which ones were the prettiest. Suddenly, a famous bubble artist appeared and showed them how to make even bigger bubbles. + +Lily and Timmy were so happy to learn from the famous bubble artist. They thanked him and continued to blow bubbles all day long. They couldn't wait to show off their new bubble skills to their families. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny had a big knot on his ear, but he was still happy. He loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, the bunny saw a big carrot in the garden. He wanted it so badly that he forgot to look both ways before crossing the road. + +A car was coming, but the bunny didn't yield. The car hit the bunny and he fell to the ground. His friends tried to help him, but he was hurt badly. The bunny was no longer comfortable and he couldn't play anymore. He had to stay in his burrow and rest. + +The bunny's friends missed him and wished he could come out and play again. But the bunny never got better. He couldn't hop or play anymore. The knot on his ear was still there, but it didn't matter anymore. The bunny was gone and his friends were sad. +Once upon a time, there was a family. They were very excited to go to the park. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. The family played catch with a ball. They laughed and had fun. But then, a big dog came and chased the ball. The family tried to catch the ball from the dog, but the dog was too fast. Suddenly, the dog bit the ball and it popped. The family was sad and had to go home without the ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cell phone that she loved to play with. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a scary dog. The dog barked loudly and scared her. But Lily remembered what her mom had told her, "If you see a scary dog, just ignore it and keep walking." So, she ignored the dog and kept walking with her cell phone in hand. She felt very brave and proud of herself for being so smart! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to wear her favorite pink dress every day. She would twirl and spin around in it, feeling happy and free. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her it was time to brush her hair. Lily didn't like it when mommy brushed her hair because the brush was harsh and it hurt her head. But mommy said it was important to brush her hair to keep it healthy and pretty. + +After Lily's hair was brushed, she put on her pink dress and went outside to play. She ran and jumped and laughed with her friends, feeling happy and carefree in her favorite dress. And even though the brush was harsh, Lily knew it was worth it to keep her hair looking nice. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a yellow pillow that she loved to sleep with every night. One night, Lily's pillow fell off her bed and she couldn't reach it. She tried to stretch her arms, but she was too short. + +The next day, Lily went to the store with her mom and saw a tall ladder. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said no. Lily was sad, but she didn't give up. + +That night, Lily had an idea. She stacked some books on top of each other and climbed up to reach her pillow. She was so happy to have her yellow pillow back. From then on, Lily made sure to keep her pillow safe on her bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look up at the sky and see the stars in the universe. One night, she saw a shooting star and made a wish. She wished for a lovely day with her friends. + +The next day, Lily went to the park with her friends. They played on the swings and went down the slide. Suddenly, Lily's friend asked her to pause the game so they could have a snack. They sat down on a blanket and ate some yummy snacks. + +After their snack, they continued to play and have fun. Lily felt very happy and grateful for her lovely day with her friends. As the sun began to set, they said goodbye and went home. Lily went to bed with a smile on her face, thinking about her wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, she went outside to check the mailbox. She saw a lovely butterfly and chased after it. + +As she was chasing the butterfly, she heard her mommy calling her. "Lily, come back inside. It's time for lunch!" Her mommy said. Lily turned around and saw her mommy waving at her. + +But as she was running back, she tripped and fell. She scraped her knee and started crying. Her mommy came to her and picked her up. She took her inside and put a bandage on her knee. + +From that day on, Lily was more careful when she went outside. She still loved to watch the birds and butterflies, but she made sure to watch where she was going too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help with the laundry. Lily thought it was silly to do laundry, but she wanted to help her mommy. + +Lily helped her mommy sort the clothes into piles. She guessed which clothes belonged to her and which clothes belonged to her brother. + +Then, Lily and her mommy put the clothes into the washing machine. They added soap and turned it on. Lily watched the clothes spin around and around. + +When the laundry was done, they put the clothes in the dryer. Lily helped her mommy fold the clothes and put them away. Even though it was a lot of work, Lily felt happy that she could help her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a big park with a huge bench. The bench was so big that many friends could sit on it together. One day, a boy and a girl were playing in the park when they saw a big dog. The dog was very scary and they didn't know what to do. + +The boy had an idea. He said, "Let's marry the bench!" The girl didn't understand, but the boy explained that if they sat on the bench together, the dog wouldn't be able to get them. They quickly ran to the bench and sat down. The dog tried to jump up, but he couldn't reach them. + +The boy and the girl were safe on the bench. They looked at each other and smiled. They knew that they had solved the problem together. From that day on, they always played on the huge bench and never had to worry about scary dogs again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he went outside to play with his friends, but he forgot to bring his equipment. His friends had their bikes and scooters, but Timmy didn't have his helmet and knee pads. + +Timmy's mom was worried that he might get hurt if he didn't have his equipment. She told him to quit playing and come back inside to get it. Timmy was sad because he didn't want to stop playing with his friends. But he knew his mom was right, so he went inside to get his equipment. + +When he came back outside, he was happy to be safe and ready to play with his friends. They all had so much fun riding their bikes and scooters together. Timmy was glad he listened to his mom and didn't get hurt. From then on, he always made sure to bring his equipment when he went outside to play. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby named Timmy. Timmy slept in a big crib in his room. One day, Timmy's mommy came into the room and said, "Good morning, Timmy! It's time to get up." Timmy opened his eyes and stared at his mommy. + +Mommy picked Timmy up and said, "Today is going to be a difficult day, Timmy. We have to go to the doctor's office." Timmy didn't like going to the doctor's office. He cried and said, "No, mommy. I don't want to go." + +Mommy hugged Timmy and said, "It's okay, Timmy. The doctor will help you feel better." Timmy stopped crying and looked at his mommy. He knew that mommy always made everything better. They got ready and went to the doctor's office together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and see all the pretty flowers and trees below. One day, Blue was flying when suddenly he felt uncomfortable. "Oh no, I need fuel for my tummy!" Blue said. + +Blue saw a little girl named Lily playing in her backyard. "Excuse me, Lily. Can you help me find some fuel to eat?" Blue asked. "Sure, Blue! I have some birdseed in my pocket," Lily said. + +Blue ate the birdseed and felt much better. He thanked Lily and flew away. Later that day, Blue saw a big storm coming. He remembered how uncomfortable he felt earlier and knew he needed to find fuel before the storm hit. Blue flew back to Lily's backyard and asked for more birdseed. "Of course, Blue! I'm happy to help," Lily said. + +Thanks to Lily's help, Blue was able to fly to safety before the storm hit. From that day on, Blue and Lily were the best of friends and always helped each other out when they needed fuel or anything else. +Once upon a time, there was an old house. It had a big lock on the door. One day, a little girl came to the house. She wanted to touch the lock. She reached up and touched it. It was cold and hard. The little girl looked at the old house and wondered who lived there. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old man who lived in a small village. He worked hard every day in his garden, planting flowers and vegetables. One day, a monster came to the village and started scaring everyone. + +The wise old man heard about the monster and decided to talk to him. "Why are you scaring everyone?" he asked the monster. "I'm just trying to have some fun," replied the monster. + +The wise old man explained to the monster that scaring people is not a nice thing to do. He told the monster that he could have fun in other ways, like playing games or making new friends. The monster listened to the wise old man and decided to stop scaring people. From that day on, the monster became friends with everyone in the village and even helped the wise old man with his garden work. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and sweets all day long. One day, her mom told her that she needed to learn to eat healthier foods. + +Lily didn't want to listen to her mom. She wanted to keep eating her candy. But her mom knew that it was important for her to eat healthy so that she could grow big and strong. + +So, her mom packed a bag full of fruits and vegetables for Lily to take to school. But when Lily opened her bag at lunchtime, she saw that there were no candies or sweets inside. + +Lily was upset at first, but then she remembered what her mom had said about eating healthy. She decided to try the fruits and vegetables, and to her surprise, she actually liked them! From then on, Lily learned to eat healthy and grew up to be a strong and healthy girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird had a spell on it that made it very fragile. One day, the bird was flying in the sky when it saw a big, mean cat. The cat wanted to catch the bird and eat it for dinner. +