diff --git "a/TinyStories_938.txt" "b/TinyStories_938.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_938.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +Lily felt happy that she could share her sandwich with the little boy and make him feel better. They became friends and played together at the park. When it was time to go home, the little boy said, "Thank you for the sandwich, Lily. You are a good friend." Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome! I'm glad we could share." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special toy, a fragile doll that she loved very much. Every night, she would hug her doll tight and go to sleep. + +But one night, Lily had a bad dream. She dreamed about a scary monster that wanted to take her doll away. She woke up with a start and realized it was just a nightmare. + +Lily was scared, so she decided to pray to her guardian angel to protect her and her doll. She closed her eyes and said a little prayer. After that, she felt much better and fell back asleep, holding her precious doll close. + +From then on, every night before bed, Lily would pray to her angel to keep her safe from bad dreams. And her fragile doll was always there to comfort her too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but one day it got very cold. He started to shiver and his teeth chattered. Timmy's mom told him to come inside and get warm. + +While inside, Timmy saw a big book on the shelf. It was a dictionary. His mom told him that it was a very reliable book to help him learn new words. Timmy looked through the pages and found some funny words like "hippopotamus" and "giraffe". + +After a while, Timmy felt warm again and went back outside to play. He knew he could always rely on his mom to keep him safe and warm. And he couldn't wait to use his new words from the dictionary to tell his friends about his adventures. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw her dad cooking on the grill. She went up to him and said, "What are you cooking, Daddy?" + +"I'm cooking burgers for dinner," her dad replied. + +Lily watched her dad cook and observed how he flipped the burgers. But then, she noticed something strange. "Daddy, why are the burgers black?" she asked, confused. + +"Oh no, I forgot to check on them. They're burnt," her dad said, feeling embarrassed. + +Lily felt sad because she was looking forward to eating burgers for dinner. But then her dad had an idea. "Let's make hot dogs instead!" he suggested. Lily was happy again and they cooked hot dogs on the grill together. They sat down to eat and Lily said, "These hot dogs are yummy, Daddy!" +Once upon a time, there was a gray cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to play with a ball of yarn and chase after birds. One day, Whiskers saw his owner using a computer to print a picture of a mouse. Whiskers was curious and wanted to see how it worked. + +His owner showed him the wire that connected the computer to the printer. Whiskers watched as the printer printed out the picture of the mouse. He was amazed at how the ink made the picture come to life on the paper. From that day on, Whiskers loved to watch his owner print pictures on the computer. + +One day, Whiskers decided to print out a picture of himself. He jumped up on the desk and pawed at the keyboard. The printer whirred to life and printed out a picture of Whiskers. He was so happy to see his own picture on the paper. From then on, Whiskers loved to print pictures of himself and his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park. He would chase butterflies and roll in the grass. + +One day, Max and his owner went for a walk in the park. They played fetch with a ball and ran around together. But soon it was time to go home. Max didn't want to leave the park, he wanted to stay and play more. + +As they walked towards the exit, Max saw a squirrel. He started to chase it and ran towards the trees. His owner called for him to come back, but Max didn't listen. He was having too much fun. Suddenly, Max realized he was lost. He didn't know how to get back to his owner. He looked around, but everything looked the same. + +Max started to bark and howl for help. His owner heard him and came running. She found Max and gave him a big hug. From then on, Max knew he had to listen to his owner and stay close to her when they were in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very tired, so he decided to take a nap under a tree. While he was sleeping, a bird came and woke him up. The bird said, "Hello, Benny! Can you speak?" Benny rubbed his eyes and said, "Yes, I can speak. What do you want to talk about?" + +The bird replied, "I just wanted to say hello. You looked like you were having a nice nap." Benny yawned and said, "Yes, I was very tired. I needed a nap. But now I'm awake and ready to play!" The bird said, "That's great! Let's play together." Benny and the bird played together for a while, but then the bird had to leave. + +Benny went back to his nap under the tree. When he woke up, he saw a poor little mouse who looked very sad. Benny asked, "What's wrong? Why are you so sad?" The mouse said, "I lost my family and I don't know where to go." Benny felt sorry for the mouse and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find your family. We'll speak to all the animals in the forest and ask if they've seen them." So Benny and the mouse went on an adventure to find the mouse's family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved airplanes and always dreamed of flying in a big jet. One day, he saw an orange jet flying in the sky and he was so excited! + +Timmy's mom noticed how happy he was and asked him what he wanted. "Mommy, can we please go on that orange jet? I request it!" Timmy said with a big smile. + +Mommy explained that they couldn't go on that specific jet, but they could go on a different one. So, they went to the airport and Timmy saw lots of big jets. He was so happy and couldn't wait to go on one! + +As they were boarding the jet, Timmy turned to his mom and said, "This is so cool! Thank you for taking me on a jet, mommy." And they both smiled as they took off into the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy asked her to bring the mop to clean the floor. Lily was happy to help her mommy and brought the mop, but she accidentally dropped it and made a loud noise. Her mommy told her to be quiet so she wouldn't wake up her baby brother who was sleeping. + +Lily felt bad and wanted to make it up to her mommy. She decided to clean the floor all by herself, quietly. She took the mop and started cleaning the floor. It was hard work, but she didn't give up. When she finished, her mommy was so proud of her and told her she did a great job. + +Lily learned that it's important to listen to her mommy and be quiet when someone is sleeping. She also learned that helping others can make them happy and proud. From that day on, Lily always tried to be helpful and quiet when needed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bear. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While they were there, they saw a big plane flying in the sky. + +Lily pointed up and said, "Look, mommy, a plane!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's a big plane." + +Suddenly, Lily heard a whisper. She turned around and saw her friend, Timmy, hiding behind a tree. Timmy was holding a fake spider in his hand. + +Lily walked over to Timmy and said, "That spider is fake, right?" Timmy nodded and said, "Yes, it's not real." + +Lily laughed and said, "You scared me for a second!" Timmy smiled and they continued to play together in the park. +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 toys when she accidentally broke her favorite doll. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her mom saw that Lily was upset and asked her what happened. Lily told her that she broke her doll and couldn't fix it. Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can restore your doll together!" Lily was so happy and gave her mom a big hug. + +After they fixed the doll, Lily took a nap with it. When she woke up, she felt lively and happy again. She ran to her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me restore my doll. Now I can play with her again!" Her mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, sweetie. I'm glad you're feeling better." +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who loved to sing every morning. One day, a big bad cat came and scared the little birdie. The little birdie was very scared and didn't want to sing anymore. + +The little birdie's mommy came and talked to him. She said, "Don't be scared, my little birdie. The big bad cat can't hurt you. You should still sing every morning. You have a beautiful voice." + +The little birdie listened to his mommy and started to sing again. He sang so loud and so beautiful that all the other animals came to listen to him. The little birdie was so happy that he forgot all about the big bad cat. + +The moral of the story is: Don't let scary things spoil your morning. Keep singing and being happy, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play her guitar. She would play it every day and dream of becoming a famous musician. One day, her guitar broke and she was very sad. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, my guitar is broken. Can you fix it?" + +Her mommy said, "I'm sorry, sweetie. I can't fix it. We have to replace it with a new one." + +Lily was excited to get a new guitar. She went to the store with her mommy and found the perfect one. It was shiny and sounded beautiful. + +But when they got home, Lily accidentally dropped her new guitar and it broke into many pieces. She was very sad and cried a lot. Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, sweetie. We'll replace it with another one." + +Lily learned that even though things may break, it's important to remember the memories and not just the things. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry loved to eat leaves from tall trees. One day, Jerry saw a blackboard in the distance. He went closer to see what it was. It was a school! + +Jerry decided to go inside the school to say hello to the children. The children were so happy to see Jerry. They asked him if he could deliver a message to their teacher. Jerry said "Sure, what message do you want me to deliver?" + +The children wrote a message on the blackboard for their teacher. Jerry took a picture of the message with his phone so he wouldn't forget it. Then he went back to the jungle to find the teacher. When he found the teacher, he delivered the message. The teacher was so happy and thanked Jerry for his help. From that day on, Jerry visited the school often to say hello to the children. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a shiny ring on the ground and picked it up. "Look, I found a pretty ring!" she said to her friends. + +Her friend, Timmy, looked at the ring and said, "That ring is fake, Lily. It's not real." Lily was sad because she thought it was a real ring. + +But then, Timmy said, "Don't worry, Lily. You haven't found a real ring yet, but maybe you will someday!" Lily smiled and put the fake ring in her pocket. She was happy to have friends who made her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going on a trip to the beach. Lily was so excited! + +When they arrived at the beach, Lily saw a big ship at the port. She thought it was incredible! She hoped she could go on a ship like that someday. + +As they played on the beach, Lily's mom reminded her to always be kind to others. Lily saw a little boy who didn't have any toys to play with. She decided to share her toys with him. The little boy was so happy and Lily felt good inside. + +Lily learned that it's important to be kind and share with others. She also hoped that one day she could go on an incredible adventure on a big ship like the one at the port. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse who lived in a hole in the wall. One day, he found a shiny pipe lying on the floor. The mouse thought it might be kind to bring the pipe to his friend, the rabbit. + +So, the mouse scurried through the grass, and over the hill, to where the rabbit lived. When he got there, he saw that the rabbit was very sad. The rabbit said he was sad because he wanted to race the other animals, but he didn't have a pipe to make the starting sound. + +The mouse remembered the shiny pipe he found and gave it to the rabbit. The rabbit was so happy and grateful that he hugged the mouse. The next day, the rabbit used the pipe to start the race and he won! From then on, the rabbit and the mouse were the best of friends and they always helped each other out. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream, especially when it came in a cone. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the ice cream truck. The truck had a lovely sound that made Lily very happy. When they arrived, Lily asked for an ice cream cone with sprinkles. Her mommy bought it for her and they sat on a bench to enjoy it. Lily loved the ice cream in the cone and thought it was the loveliest treat ever. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big elephant named Ellie. Ellie had a very large step and she loved to zoom around the jungle. One day, Ellie met a little monkey named Max. + +"Hi, Max! Do you want to zoom with me?" Ellie asked. + +"Yes, please!" Max replied. + +So Ellie and Max zoomed all around the jungle together. They zoomed past trees and bushes and even a big, blue river. Max was having so much fun that he forgot to be scared of Ellie's large step. + +"This is so much fun!" Max said. + +"I'm glad you like it," Ellie replied. + +And from that day on, Ellie and Max were the best of friends and they zoomed around the jungle together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink milk every day. Her mommy always gave her a cup of milk before bed. One night, Lily's mommy forgot to give her milk. Lily felt sad and couldn't sleep. + +Then, Lily's daddy came into her room and saw she was sad. He asked her what was wrong. Lily told him she didn't have her milk. Her daddy said he would get her some milk. He went to the kitchen and got her a cup of milk. + +Lily was happy and drank her milk. She felt better and fell asleep. She thought her daddy was dependable because he always helped her. From that night on, Lily knew she could depend on her daddy to help her when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big armchair in her room. It was dark brown and very comfy. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to lay down in the armchair and take a nap. + +Lily said, "But I'm not sleepy, mommy!" + +Mommy replied, "Just lay down and rest your eyes for a bit." + +Lily climbed up onto the armchair and laid her head on the soft cushion. She closed her eyes and soon fell asleep. When she woke up, she felt much better and thanked her mommy for letting her rest in the cozy armchair. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but one day he accidentally broke his favorite toy truck. He was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, Timmy's dad was very good at fixing things. He took out his hammer and started to repair the toy truck. Timmy watched as his dad worked, amazed at how the hammer could fix things. + +After a few minutes, the toy truck was fixed and looked as good as new. Timmy's dad was very polite and gave Timmy a hug, making him feel happy again. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that even when things break, there is always a way to repair them. And he was grateful for his dad's hammer and polite ways. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park to play. They saw a big rock and Lily wanted to climb it. Her mom said, "Be careful, Lily. That rock is very high and you could hurt your eye." Lily climbed up the rock and said, "Look, Mommy! I'm on top of the rock!" Her mom said, "Wow, Lily! You did it! That's very important. Now let's come down carefully." Lily said, "Okay, Mommy. I will be careful." They came down safely and Lily said, "That was so much fun! Can we do it again?" Her mom said, "Of course, Lily. But let's rest first." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play the piano, and he was very glad when he played it. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play with him. Timmy wanted to show his friend how good he was at playing the piano, so he started to play a song. + +But then, Timmy's friend started to laugh and make fun of him. Timmy felt sad and didn't want to play the piano anymore. His friend told him that he was just testing him, but Timmy didn't believe him. He felt like his friend was being mean to him. + +Timmy's mom came into the room and asked what was wrong. Timmy told her what happened, and his mom talked to his friend. She told him that it's not nice to make fun of others and to always be kind. Timmy's friend said he was sorry, but Timmy still didn't want to play the piano anymore. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind to others and not to make fun of them. Timmy learned that it's okay to be proud of his talents and that he shouldn't let others bring him down. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to sing all day long. One day, Tweetie saw a big boat on the lake. The boat was so big that it looked like it might sink. + +Tweetie flew down to the boat and saw a little girl named Lily. "Hello, Lily!" Tweetie chirped. "Are you okay? Your boat looks like it might sink." + +Lily looked at Tweetie and smiled. "Yes, I'm okay," she said. "My boat won't sink. It's very strong." + +Tweetie felt happy that Lily was honest with her. "That's great!" she sang. "Do you want to sing with me?" + +Lily nodded and together they sang a beautiful song. They sang so loud that even the fish in the lake could hear them. From that day on, Tweetie and Lily became good friends and sang together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park near his house. One day, while he was playing, he saw a big brown lion in the bushes. The lion looked hungry and Timmy was scared. + +Timmy ran to his mommy and said, "Mommy, I saw a big brown lion in the bushes. He looked hungry. What should we do?" + +His mommy said, "Let's call the zookeeper. He can help us." + +So, they called the zookeeper and he came right away. He saw the lion and said, "Don't worry, I'll take care of him." + +The zookeeper took the lion back to the zoo where he could be safe and eat lots of food. Timmy was happy that the lion was safe and he could play in the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a family. They were a happy family and they loved to play together. One day, they went for a walk in the park. The sun was shining and the air was fresh. They wanted to be healthy, so they walked a lot. + +As they were walking, the little girl stumbled and fell down. She started to cry, but her family was there to help her. They picked her up and hugged her. They made sure she was okay and then continued their walk. + +After a while, they saw a big tree. The little girl wanted to climb it, so her family helped her. She was so happy and proud when she reached the top. They all laughed and played together, feeling healthy and happy. And they knew that as long as they had each other, they could overcome any stumble or fall. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an ordinary day, playing with her toys and eating snacks. But when it was time for her nap, she didn't want to sleep. Her mommy tried to make her sleep, but Lily just kept waking up. + +After some time, Lily's mommy realized that she needed to wash her favorite blanket. But Lily didn't want her blanket to be washed. She cried and cried, but her mommy knew it was important to keep the blanket clean. + +Finally, Lily's mommy convinced her that the blanket would be even more special after it was washed. Lily watched as her mommy put the blanket in the washing machine. When it was done, she was so happy to see that her blanket was clean and smelled nice. She cuddled with it and fell asleep right away. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swim in the pool with her mommy and daddy. The pool was big and blue and had lots of water in it. + +One day, Lily's mommy brought her an orange popsicle to eat while she swam. It was cold and sweet and made her happy. Lily loved the orange popsicle so much that she wanted to remember how it tasted forever. + +So, she asked her mommy to take a picture of her with the popsicle in her hand. Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily! I'll take a picture so we can remember this special moment." And they both smiled and enjoyed the rest of their day swimming in the pool together. +Once upon a time, there was a big house with a large stair. A little girl named Lily lived in the house with her family. One day, Lily's mom was cooking dinner and accidentally burned the food. + +"Oh no! The food is burned," said Lily's mom. + +Lily heard her mom and asked, "Why did the food burn?" + +"It was because I left it on the stove for too long," her mom replied. + +Lily looked up at the large stair and said, "Let's climb the stair and go to bed. Maybe tomorrow we can make something that won't burn." And so, they climbed the stair and went to bed, dreaming of delicious food that wouldn't burn. +Once upon a time, there was a lively bunny named Tilly. Tilly loved to hop and play all day long. One day, Tilly hurt her toe while playing with her friends. Her toe hurt so much that she couldn't hop anymore. Tilly's mom told her to rest and put ice on her toe. Tilly was sad she couldn't play, but she knew resting would help her toe feel better. After a few days of rest, Tilly's toe felt much better and she was able to hop and play with her friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily went to school every day to learn new things in her classroom. Her teacher was very dependable and always helped her when she needed it. + +One day, Lily brought a paper crane to school that her mommy had helped her fold. She was very proud of it and showed it to her teacher and friends. They thought it was very pretty and asked Lily to teach them how to fold one too. + +Lily was happy to show them and they all worked together to fold their own paper cranes. They had so much fun and even hung them up in the classroom for everyone to see. From that day on, Lily's classmates knew that she was the best at folding paper cranes. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to play with his toys, especially his ball. One day, Max went to the park to play with his ball. But when he got there, he saw another dog playing with a ball too. The other dog was bigger and rougher than Max. + +Max wanted to play with his ball, but the other dog wouldn't let him. They started to bark at each other and it turned into a war. Max didn't like the rough dog and the rough dog didn't like Max. They were not a good match. + +Max decided to walk away and find a new toy to play with. He found a stick and started to play fetch with himself. He was happy again and didn't have to worry about the rough dog anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike every day. One day, she saw a big orange scale at the store. She asked her mom if she could ride her bike to the store to see the scale. + +Her mom said, "Yes, but be careful on the road." So, Lily rode her bike to the store. When she got there, she saw the big orange scale. She wanted to ride it, but she knew it was not safe. + +A man saw her looking at the scale and said, "Do you want to ride it?" Lily said, "Yes, but it's not safe." The man said, "You're right. Safety is very important." + +Lily learned that it's important to be safe and not take risks. She rode her bike back home, happy and proud that she made a good choice. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty bear. The bear lived in a big forest with lots of trees and flowers. One day, the bear decided to leave the forest to explore new places. She walked and walked until she found a river. The bear was thirsty, so she drank some water from the river. She saw some fish swimming in the water and tried to catch them, but they were too fast for her. The bear continued walking and found a big field with lots of flowers. She stopped to smell the pretty flowers and felt very happy. After a while, the bear decided to go back to her home in the forest. She walked and walked until she finally arrived. The bear was happy to be back in her home and fell asleep in her cozy cave. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Sarah. They loved to eat toast for breakfast every day. One day, Timmy made the toast too dark and it tasted yucky. Sarah didn't want to hurt Timmy's feelings, so she didn't say anything. But Timmy noticed Sarah wasn't eating her toast and they started to quarrel. + +Their quarrel got louder and louder until Timmy accidentally knocked over a hot cup of tea. It was very dangerous because the hot tea spilled all over the table. Timmy and Sarah quickly stopped quarreling and worked together to clean up the mess. They realized it was better to be friends and talk things out instead of fighting. From that day on, they always made sure to check on each other's toast to make sure it was just right. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together every day. One day, they found a toy car and both wanted to play with it. They started pulling the car from each other and it made them sad. + +Suddenly, they had an idea. They decided to have a race with the car. They both stood at the starting line and waited for someone to say go. As soon as they heard "go", they ran as fast as they could. It was a very competitive race and they both wanted to win. + +In the end, Timmy won the race and Tommy was sad. But Timmy saw how sad Tommy was and decided to share the toy car with him. They both played with the car together and had a lot of fun. They learned that playing together is much better than being competitive. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to follow her mommy around the house. One day, Lily's mommy said to her, "Lily, I have to go to a lecture today. Will you come with me?" Lily nodded her head excitedly and said, "Yes, mommy! I will follow you!" + +When they got to the lecture, Lily saw that the room was very clean and bright. She sat next to her mommy and listened to the lecture. After a while, Lily got a little bored and whispered to her mommy, "Mommy, can we go home now?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. Let's go home." + +As they walked out of the lecture hall, Lily said to her mommy, "Mommy, I want to be a lecturer when I grow up!" Her mommy laughed and said, "That's a great idea, Lily. But first, we need to go home and clean your room!" +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe. He wore clothes that were too big for him because he was so tall. One day, he saw a juicy leaf on a tree, but it was too high for him to reach. So, he asked his friend, the monkey, to help him. The monkey climbed up the tree and picked the leaf for the giraffe. But as he was coming down, he accidentally pinched his tail between the branches. The giraffe felt bad and gave the monkey a big hug to make him feel better. From then on, they were even better friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around in the grass. One day, she went to the park with her mom. They walked around and looked at all the pretty flowers. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a shoe on the ground. It was a bad shoe, all dirty and torn. "Mommy, look!" Lily said. "There's a bad shoe on the ground!" + +Her mom recognized the shoe. "Oh no," she said. "That's your brother's shoe. He must have lost it when we were here last week." + +Lily and her mom looked around and found her brother playing on the swings. They gave him his shoe back and he was very happy. From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep an eye on her brother's shoes so they wouldn't get lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a baby. The baby was very small and young. We call small and young babies "infants". The baby liked to sleep a lot. When the baby was tired, it would rest. + +One day, the baby's mommy gave the baby a smoothie. A smoothie is a yummy drink that is very smooth. The baby liked the smoothie a lot. It tasted like fruit! After drinking the smoothie, the baby felt happy and full. It decided to rest for a while. + +The baby closed its eyes and took a nap. It was very peaceful and quiet. The baby dreamed of playing with toys and singing songs. When the baby woke up from its nap, it felt refreshed and ready to play. It smiled and giggled, feeling happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her soft teddy bear. One day, Lily's mom gave her a package. "What's in the package?" asked Lily. "It's a surprise," said her mom. "You can own it now." + +Lily opened the package and saw a new doll inside. "Wow! It's so pretty," said Lily. She hugged the doll tightly and played with it all day. Later that day, Lily's friend came over and saw the new doll. "I want it!" said her friend. + +Lily remembered what her mom said, "You can own it now." But she also remembered that sharing is caring. So, she said to her friend, "You can play with it, but you have to give it back." Her friend was happy and they played together with the doll. + +The moral of the story is that it's nice to share with friends, even if you own something special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a diary in her room. It was a book where she could write about her day and draw pictures. Lily loved to write and draw in her diary every day. + +One afternoon, Lily went for a walk in the park. She saw a butterfly and decided to follow it. The butterfly flew from flower to flower, and Lily followed it with her eyes. It was a peaceful moment for her. + +When she got home, she wrote about her adventure in her diary. Lily drew a picture of the butterfly and wrote about how she followed it in the park. She felt happy and peaceful when she wrote in her diary. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toys. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the toy store to buy him a new toy. Timmy saw a toy truck that he really wanted, but his mom said he could only get it if he behaved well. + +Timmy promised to behave and his mom bought him the toy truck. Timmy was so happy and played with his new toy all day long. But when it was time to go home, Timmy didn't want to leave the toy store. He was envious of all the other toys that he couldn't have. + +His mom reminded him of his promise to behave and told him it was time to exit the store. Timmy didn't want to leave, but he knew he had to behave and follow his mom's instructions. As they left the store, Timmy realized that he was happy with his new toy and didn't need to be envious of other toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's friend, Timmy, got sick. His mommy gave him some medicine to make him better. + +Timmy didn't want to take the medicine because it tasted yucky. Lily told him that he had to take it to feel better. Timmy was being bossy and said he didn't want to. + +Lily stood up and said, "You have to take your medicine or you won't get better!" Timmy listened to Lily and took his medicine. He felt better soon after and thanked Lily for being a good friend. From that day on, Timmy knew he could always count on Lily to help him when he was sick. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived with her parent in a big house. One day, Lily wanted to play with her toys, but her parent said she had to clean her room first. Lily didn't want to clean her room because it was too messy. She said, "I don't want to clean my room. It's too hard." + +Her parent said, "You have to clean your room, Lily. I hope you can do it by yourself." Lily started to clean her room, but she didn't like it. She said, "This is too bossy. I don't like it." But she kept cleaning anyway. When she finished, her parent said, "Good job, Lily! You did it all by yourself!" Lily felt proud of herself and she was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she found a great violin in her attic. She was so happy to have it and started to play it every day. + +But one day, Lily's little brother wanted to play with the violin too. Lily was scared he might spoil it. She told him to be careful and not to touch it without her. But her brother didn't listen and he broke the violin by accident. + +Lily was very sad and angry at her brother. She didn't want to talk to him for a while. But then she realized that it was just a thing and her brother didn't mean to spoil it. She forgave him and they played together again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big present for her friend, Max. She walked to Max's house and knocked on the door. Max opened the door and said, "Hi, Lily! What do you have for me?" + +Lily smiled and said, "I have a big present for you, Max. Do you recognize what it is?" + +Max shook his head and said, "No, I don't recognize it. What is it?" + +Lily opened the present and showed Max a toy car. Max's face lit up with joy and he said, "Wow! Thank you, Lily! I love it!" + +Lily felt happy that Max liked the present. She learned that it's important to give presents to show your friends that you care about them. The moral of the story is that giving presents can make people happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went outside to check the mail with her mommy. They saw a big post with lots of letters on it. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a bright light and felt something hot on her face. Her mommy quickly picked her up and ran away from the post. They looked back and saw that the post was on fire! It was burning and the flames were getting bigger and bigger. + +It was a terrible sight to see. The firemen came and put out the fire, but the post was completely burned. Lily and her mommy were happy that they were safe and sound. From that day on, they made sure to always be careful around things that could burn. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweet. Tweet had a bald head and he wondered why he was different from the other birds. One day, Tweet was flying around when he saw a big, mean cat. The cat wanted to catch Tweet and eat him for dinner! + +Tweet was very scared and didn't know what to do. He thought and thought and then he had an idea. He flew down to the ground and started to dig a hole. He dug and dug until he made a big hole and then he buried himself in it. + +The cat came by and saw the hole, but he didn't see Tweet. He wondered where Tweet went and then he left. Tweet was safe and he felt very happy that he thought of burying himself to hide from the cat. From that day on, Tweet knew that even though he was bald, he was very smart! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her dress. One day, she went to the store with her mommy and saw a big avocado. "Mommy, can we get that wild avocado?" she asked. + +Her mommy laughed and said, "Sure, Lily. Let's get it and we can make some yummy guacamole." Lily was so excited and danced around the store. + +When they got home, Lily helped her mommy make the guacamole. "This avocado is so big and wild!" she exclaimed. They mashed it up with some tomatoes and onions and it tasted delicious. + +Lily and her mommy sat at the table and ate the guacamole with some chips. "This is the best avocado ever," Lily said with a big smile. "Can we dance now?" Her mommy nodded and they danced around the kitchen, happy and full of yummy guacamole. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to wear fancy dresses. She had a big collection of pretty dresses, but she always wanted more. One day, Lily went to a store and saw a beautiful dress in the window. She really wanted it, but her mom said they didn't have enough money to buy it. + +Lily felt sad, but she had an idea. She decided to request the dress as a gift for her birthday. She wrote a letter to her mom and dad, telling them how much she wanted it. Her parents were happy to see that Lily was learning to ask for things politely. + +On her birthday, Lily was surprised to see that her parents had bought her the dress she had requested. She felt very happy and grateful. She learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for things, but it's important to be polite and respectful. Lily realized that she didn't need to have everything she wanted, and that being grateful for what she had was more important than having lots of fancy things. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to cuddle with his soft blanket every night. One day, Teddy's mom gave him a calendar to help him remember important dates. Teddy didn't understand what a calendar was, so he asked his mom. + +"What's a calendar?" Teddy asked. + +"It's a special book that helps us keep track of the days and months," his mom replied. + +Teddy was excited to use his new calendar and he marked his birthday with a big red heart. When his birthday finally arrived, he was so happy to receive lots of presents from his friends and family. As the party came to an end, Teddy's mom said it was time to return the gifts to their rightful owners. + +"Can we keep the presents a little longer?" Teddy asked. + +"Sorry, Teddy. We need to return them now," his mom replied. + +Teddy felt a little sad, but he knew it was the right thing to do. He hugged his soft blanket and felt comforted by its warmth as they returned the gifts. +Once upon a time, there was a woman named Lily. She wanted to buy a new dress, but all the dresses were too expensive. So, she went to a store where she found a cheap dress. She was very happy and bought it. + +As she was walking home, she saw a little bird that was stuck in a cage. The bird was crying and wanted to escape. Lily felt sad for the bird and decided to help it. She went to the store and bought the birdcage. She opened the cage and the bird flew away. + +The bird was very happy and flew around Lily's head. "Thank you for helping me escape," said the bird. "You're welcome," said Lily with a smile. She went home with a happy heart, wearing her new cheap dress. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to sleep all day long. One day, Fluffy heard a sound coming from outside. It was a boy playing a violin. Fluffy got curious and went outside to see what was happening. + +When Fluffy got outside, he saw the boy playing the violin. Fluffy asked the boy, "What are you doing?" The boy replied, "I am playing the violin. Do you want to try?" Fluffy shook his head and said, "No, I am too lazy to try." + +The boy played the violin for a while longer and then went home. Fluffy went back inside and went back to sleep. From that day on, Fluffy would sometimes hear the boy playing the violin outside. Even though Fluffy was too lazy to try, he enjoyed listening to the music. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved balloons. He had a big red balloon that he loved to play with. One day, he went outside to play with his balloon, but it flew away! + +Timmy was very sad and started to cry. His mom saw him crying and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her that his balloon flew away. His mom hugged him and told him it was okay. + +The next day, Timmy's mom surprised him with a new balloon. It was blue and very mild. Timmy was so happy and he started to play with his new balloon. He even learned how to bow to his balloon before he let it go. Timmy was happy again and he learned that even when bad things happen, good things can come from them. +Once upon a time, there was a woman named Lily. She was very organized and liked to keep her house clean. One day, Lily was cleaning her house when her little daughter came into the room. + +"Mommy, can I help you clean?" the little girl asked. + +"Sure, sweetie. Can you shut the door, please?" Lily replied. + +The little girl ran to the door and shut it. Then, she helped her mommy clean the house. They worked together and soon everything was clean and organized. + +"Thank you for helping me, sweetheart," Lily said to her daughter. + +"I love helping you, mommy," the little girl replied with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect rocks and shells from the beach. One day, Lily went for a walk with her mom and dad. They walked up a big hill to see the beautiful view. + +Lily's mom said, "It's getting hot, let's take off our jackets." But Lily said, "No, I'm uncomfortable." Her dad said, "Okay, we'll take a break soon." + +When they got to the top of the hill, they sat down to rest. Lily saw a shiny rock and said, "Look, a pretty rock! Can I collect it?" Her dad said, "Of course, you can add it to your collection." + +Later that day, when they got home, Lily showed her rock to her grandma. Her grandma said, "Wow, that's a special rock. It's called a geode. You can break it open and see the crystals inside." Lily was so happy she collected such a cool rock. She couldn't wait to break it open and see what was inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her doll. One day, Lily's doll fell on the floor and a pin got stuck in its head. Lily tried to take the pin out, but it wouldn't move. She felt sad and restless because her doll was hurt. + +Lily's mom noticed her daughter's sadness and tried to help her. She took the doll to the hospital, but the doctors couldn't remove the pin. The doll had to stay in the hospital and Lily had to go home without it. + +Lily felt even more restless without her doll. She couldn't sleep and couldn't eat. She missed her doll so much. One day, Lily's mom told her that the doll had passed away. Lily didn't understand what that meant, but she knew it was bad. She cried and cried, feeling very sad. From that day on, Lily learned to be careful with pins and to always take care of her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted to eat some popcorn. His mommy made him some popcorn and put it in a big bowl. Timmy was excited to eat it, but he was too weak to carry the bowl. + +Suddenly, Timmy's little sister came into the room. She wanted some popcorn too. Timmy didn't want to share, so he poked his sister in the arm. His sister started crying and Timmy felt bad. He decided to share the popcorn with her. + +Timmy and his sister sat on the couch and ate the popcorn together. They were happy and full. Timmy realized that sharing was better than being mean and poking his sister. From that day on, Timmy always shared his popcorn and never poked anyone again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Sarah who loved to play with her. One day, Sarah said, "Lily, let's go on an adventure!" This made Lily so excited that she jumped up and down. + +Sarah took Lily to a big park with lots of trees and animals. They saw a wild bunny hopping around and Lily said, "Look, Sarah! A bunny!" Sarah said, "Yes, Lily, it's a wild bunny. Isn't it cute?" + +Lily said, "I want to give it a name. How about Fluffy?" Sarah smiled and said, "That's a great name, Lily. Fluffy the bunny." They played with Fluffy for a while and then went home, happy and tired from their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little blue bird. The bird was flying in the sky when suddenly a big wind came and blew it off course. The bird was lost and didn't know where to go. It felt helpless and sad. + +But then, a kind boy saw the bird and wanted to help. He knew the bird was lost, so he decided to add some breadcrumbs to the ground to help the bird find its way home. The little blue bird saw the breadcrumbs and followed them until it found its way back to its nest. + +The bird was happy and chirped a song to thank the boy for his help. From that day on, the little blue bird and the boy became good friends and would often play together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to school every day and loved her classroom. One day, her teacher looked very serious and Lily wondered why. She looked around and noticed that all the other kids were quiet too. + +Lily wanted to know what was going on, so she raised her hand and asked her teacher. Her teacher explained that they were going to have a very important test the next day and they needed to study hard. Lily nodded her head and promised to do her best. + +After class, Lily went home and studied really hard. The next day, she went back to school and took the test. She was so happy when she noticed that she got a good grade! Her teacher was proud of her too. From that day on, Lily always tried her best and paid attention in class. +Once upon a time, there was a raven. The raven was black and big. He lived in a tree in the forest. One day, the raven turned his head and saw a little bird. The little bird was chirping and hopping around. + +The raven was worried about the little bird. He thought the little bird might get lost in the big forest. So, the raven decided to help the little bird. He flew down and told the little bird to follow him. The little bird followed the raven and they flew together in the sky. + +The raven showed the little bird the way back to his nest. The little bird was happy and thanked the raven. The raven was happy too because he helped the little bird. From that day on, the raven and the little bird became friends and flew together often. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her pink ball. One day, Lily left her ball outside in the heat for too long and it started to melt. She felt anxious because she didn't want her ball to disappear. + +Lily quickly picked up her ball and brought it inside. She put it in the fridge to cool down and watched as it slowly turned back to its normal shape. She was so happy that her ball didn't completely melt away. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to bring her ball inside when it got too hot outside. She didn't want to feel anxious again and lose her favorite pink ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown bear who lived in a big forest. One day, the little bear went for a walk and found a beautiful palace. He looked inside and saw lots of shiny things. The little bear wanted to take them all for himself, but he knew it was wrong. + +Suddenly, a big lion appeared and said, "This is my palace! Surrender now!" The little bear was scared and didn't know what to do. He remembered his mama's words, "Always be kind and honest, even when it's hard." So, the little bear said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Lion. I didn't know it was your palace. I will leave now." + +The lion was surprised by the little bear's honesty and kindness. He said, "You are a good little bear. Always remember to be honest and kind. That is the most important thing." And so, the little bear learned an important lesson and went back home to his forest, feeling proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved eating food. His mom always cooked yummy food for him. One day, Timmy saw a very attractive candy in the store. He wanted to eat it so badly. + +Timmy asked his mom to buy the candy for him. His mom said, "No, Timmy. Candy is not good for you. It will make you sick." But Timmy kept crying and begging for the candy. + +Finally, his mom said, "Okay, Timmy. You can have the candy, but you have to manage your food well. You can only eat a little bit of candy after you finish your healthy food." Timmy learned that even though attractive things may look good, it is important to manage his food and eat healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a big field with lots of flowers. In the field, there was a pretty poppy that was very red. The poppy was happy because the sun was shining and the birds were singing. Suddenly, a little girl came by and whispered to the poppy, "You are beautiful!" The poppy was very happy and smiled. + +But then, the little girl noticed that her grandma was not listening to her. She tried to talk to her, but her grandma was deaf and couldn't hear her. The little girl felt sad, but then she remembered the poppy. She picked it and brought it to her grandma. The grandma saw the poppy and smiled. She could see that it was beautiful, even though she couldn't hear the little girl. + +From that day on, the little girl would always bring a poppy to her grandma when she visited. The poppy made her grandma happy because she could see it and feel its soft petals. And the little girl was happy because she knew that even though her grandma couldn't hear her, she could still show her love in other ways. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a lamp in his room that he loved very much. The lamp was shiny and bright, and it made Timmy's room look pretty. One day, Timmy's mom asked him a question. She said, "Timmy, what do you want to be when you grow up?" Timmy thought for a moment, then he answered, "I want to be rich!" His mom smiled and said, "That's a good answer, Timmy." + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home from work. He saw the lamp in Timmy's room and said, "Wow, that's a nice lamp! Where did you get it?" Timmy proudly answered, "It's mine! I love my lamp." His dad smiled and said, "You're a lucky boy to have such a nice lamp." Timmy felt happy and proud. He knew he was rich in his own way, with his shiny lamp and his loving family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys, but he had too many. One day, Timmy decided to scatter his toys all over his room. He wanted to make a big mess! + +After scattering his toys, Timmy counted the number of toys he had. He had so many! He counted up to 10 and then started over again. + +Timmy's mom came into his room and saw the mess. She told Timmy to clean up his toys. It was tough work, but Timmy did it. He picked up each toy and put it back where it belonged. Timmy learned that scattering his toys was fun, but cleaning up was tough! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute dog named Max. One day, Lily found a flea on Max's gray fur. She was scared because she didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom saw her and asked what happened. Lily showed her the flea on Max's fur. Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, we will find a way to get rid of it." + +Lily learned that even when she is scared, she can always ask for help. It's important to find someone who can help you when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mom. One day, they decided to make chocolate chip cookies. They mixed the dough and put it in the oven. But something was wrong. The cookies didn't fit on the tray! + +Lily's mom thought for a minute and said, "Let's make the cookies smaller so they can fit." Lily was polite and said, "Okay, Mommy." They made the cookies smaller and put them in the oven. When they were done, they tasted delicious! From then on, Lily and her mom always made smaller cookies so they would fit on the tray. +Once upon a time, there was a crab named Timmy. Timmy had a terrible accident and lost one of his claws. He was very sad and couldn't play with his friends anymore. + +One day, Timmy met a kind girl named Lily. She saw that Timmy was sad and asked him what happened. Timmy told her about his accident and how he couldn't play anymore. + +Lily wanted to help Timmy, so she took him to a special place where they could restore his claw. Timmy was so happy that he could play with his friends again. He thanked Lily and they became good friends. + +From that day on, Timmy played with his friends every day and never felt sad again. He was grateful for Lily's help and knew that he had a true friend in her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, they found a deep hole in the ground. Lily's friend pointed at the hole and said, "Let's put something in there!" + +Lily thought it was a good idea and they looked around for something to put in the hole. They found a stick and put it in the deep hole. Suddenly, they heard a sound coming from the hole. It was a little bird! The bird had fallen in the hole and couldn't get out. + +Lily and her friends knew they had to help the bird. They put their hands in the hole and gently lifted the bird out. The bird flew away and Lily felt happy that they were able to help. From that day on, Lily always made sure to point out any deep holes they found in the park, so no one would fall in again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and move to the rhythm of the music. One day, Lily's tummy started to grumble and she felt very hungry. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I'm so hungry. Can we have a snack, please?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, Lily. Let's go to the kitchen and discuss what snack we can have." They went to the kitchen and mommy asked Lily what she wanted to eat. Lily said she wanted some yummy fruit. Mommy got some apples and bananas and they sat down to eat. + +While they were eating, they talked about the rhythm of the music they were listening to and how it made them feel happy. Lily was no longer hungry and was very happy to have had a snack with her mommy. They hugged and danced together to the rhythm of the music. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing outside in the snow, but she started to feel very cold. She went inside and said to her mom, "I need to sit on the couch. I'm icy!" + +Her mom said, "Okay, come sit on the couch with me. Let's get warm." They snuggled under a blanket and watched a movie together. + +After the movie, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted some hot chocolate. Lily said, "Yes, please!" Her mom made some hot chocolate and they drank it together on the couch. + +Lily felt much better and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I needed to get warm and cozy on the couch with you." Her mom smiled and gave her a big hug. They both felt happy and loved. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family who lived in a cozy house in the countryside. They had a big garden where they grew their own vegetables and fruits. One day, the mom decided to bake a cake for their neighbor's birthday party. + +As she was gathering the ingredients, she noticed that their pet cat was acting strange. It was meowing loudly and running around the house, which was not normal for the cat. The mom thought that maybe the cat was just hungry, so she gave it some food and continued baking the cake. + +Later that day, when the family arrived at the party with the cake, they saw something strange. The birthday girl had a big smile on her face, but there was an animal sitting on the table next to the cake. It was a cute little bunny, and it seemed like it had been waiting for the cake to arrive. + +The mom realized that the cat was trying to warn them about the bunny, and she was glad that they had listened. They had a wonderful time at the party, and the bunny even got a little piece of cake as a treat. From that day on, the family always trusted their pets and made sure to listen to their warnings. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy was very adventurous and loved to explore. One day, Timmy went on a walk in the park and found a magic bean. He planted it in the ground and watched it grow into a big beanstalk. + +Timmy climbed the beanstalk and met a giant. The giant said, "Hello little boy, what are you doing up here?" + +Timmy replied, "I'm exploring! Look at the big line of ants down there. They look so tiny from up here!" + +The giant laughed and said, "Yes, everything looks smaller from up high. Watch out though, sometimes things can shrink too!" + +Timmy was curious and asked, "What do you mean?" + +The giant explained, "Sometimes things can get smaller and smaller until they disappear. But don't worry, as long as you're careful, you'll be okay!" + +Timmy thanked the giant and climbed back down the beanstalk. He was happy to have had an adventurous day and couldn't wait to tell his friends about his new friend, the giant. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going to her favorite restaurant with her family. But one day, when they arrived, they saw a big sign that said "New Menu". Lily was excited to try new things, but her little brother Tommy was not happy. He only wanted his favorite food, chicken nuggets. + +When the waiter came to take their order, Tommy refused to look at the new menu and kept asking for chicken nuggets. Lily tried to convince him to try something new, but he wouldn't listen. Finally, their mom said they could order chicken nuggets for Tommy, but he had to try one new thing from the new menu first. + +Tommy reluctantly agreed and ordered the chicken nuggets and a new dish called "Pasta with Meatballs". When the food arrived, Tommy finished his chicken nuggets quickly but was hesitant to try the new dish. Lily encouraged him and said it looked yummy. Finally, Tommy took a bite and was surprised to find that he liked it. He even finished the whole plate! From that day on, Tommy was excited to try new things on the menu, and everyone was happy. The end. +One day, a small, fearful cat named Lily went for a walk. She saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. Lily looked up and saw a big, red apple at the top. She thought it would be fun to chew the apple. + +As Lily climbed, she met a bird named Bob. Bob asked, "What are you doing?" Lily said, "I want to chew the apple at the top." Bob warned, "Be careful, the apple is very high up." But Lily kept climbing, inch by inch. + +At last, Lily reached the apple. She took a big bite and started to chew. Suddenly, the branch broke, and Lily fell down. Luckily, Bob caught her just in time. From that day on, Lily and Bob were the best of friends, and Lily learned to be more careful when climbing trees. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the park with her mom. Lucy loved to play at the park. She saw her friend, Tom, playing with a ball. Lucy wanted to play with Tom and his ball. + +Lucy asked her mom, "Can I play with Tom, please?" Her mom said, "Yes, but be obedient and stay near." Lucy understood and went to play with Tom. They had a lot of fun playing with the ball. + +After playing, Lucy and Tom were hungry. Lucy's mom gave them a snack. The snack was a prune. Lucy and Tom liked prunes. They ate their prunes and said, "Thank you!" Lucy's mom was happy that Lucy was obedient and had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a peaceful town with her mom and dad. One day, Lily was playing outside when she saw a small bird on the ground. The bird looked hurt and could not fly. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mom, the bird is hurt. I worry about it." Her mom replied, "Don't worry, Lily. Let's help the bird." + +They took the bird inside the house and gave it some food and water. The bird started to feel better. Soon, it was time for the bird to fly away. Before it left, the bird gave Lily a beautiful feather as a thank you. Lily received the feather with a big smile on her face. She was happy that she could help the bird, and the worry was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tim. Tim loved to sing. Every morning, he would sing a happy song for all his friends. Tim's friends loved his songs. + +One day, a polite girl named Sue came to the park. She saw Tim singing and thought he was very special. Sue wanted to take a photo of Tim. She asked, "Can I take a photo of you, Tim?" + +Tim said, "Yes, you can!" So Sue took a photo of Tim while he was singing. She was very happy with her photo. + +Sue showed the photo to her friends. They all thought Tim was a great singer. They went to the park to hear Tim sing. Tim was happy to have new friends, and they all sang together. +Once upon a time, in a big green field, there was a little bunny named Bobo. Bobo loved to spring and hop all day long. He had many friends, like the birds, the squirrels, and the frogs. + +One day, Bobo found a pretty bow on the ground. He picked it up and wore it on his ear. Bobo felt very special with his new bow. He hopped around, showing it off to all his friends. But, some of his friends did not have a bow and felt sad. + +Bobo saw his friends feeling sad and he felt ashamed. He knew it was not nice to make his friends feel bad. So, Bobo decided to share his bow with his friends. They took turns wearing the bow, and everyone was happy again. + +The moral of the story is that sharing with your friends makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with sticks. One day, he found a big stick in the park. Tim was very happy. + +Tim saw a girl named Sue. Sue was good at balancing things. Tim wanted to balance the stick too. He asked Sue, "Can you teach me to balance the stick?" Sue said, "Yes, but you must be patient." + +Tim tried to balance the stick. He was not patient. The stick fell on his foot. Tim cried, "Ouch!" Sue said, "I told you to be patient." But Tim didn't listen, and he was sad. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a market. In the market, there were many things to buy. There were thick, soft blankets and yummy treats. Many people came to the market to buy things. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the market with her mom. Lucy saw a thick blanket she liked. She asked her mom, "Can I have this blanket, please?" Her mom said, "Yes, you can have it. It will improve your sleep at night." + +Lucy was very happy. She took the thick blanket home and used it every night. The thick blanket made her feel warm and cozy. It improved her sleep, just like her mom said. Lucy loved her blanket and was grateful for the nice things at the market. +One day, a little deer went to play outside. He saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. The deer tried and tried, but he could not climb the tree. He felt sad. + +A bird saw the deer and flew down. The bird said, "Why are you sad, little deer?" The deer said, "I want to climb the tree, but I can't." The bird thought for a moment and said, "I have a cheap idea! I will help you climb the tree!" + +The bird found a long rope. The bird tied one end of the rope to the deer and the other end to a branch. The bird helped the deer climb the tree. The deer was very happy. He said, "Thank you, bird!" They played together in the tree all day. +One day, a little dog named Max went for a walk in the wild woods. Max liked to play and run, but today it was very cold. Max started to shiver because he was so cold. + +Max saw a big tree and went under it. Under the tree, Max met a little bird named Lily. "Why are you shivering, Max?" asked Lily. "I am cold," said Max. "Come under my wing," said Lily. Max went under Lily's wing, and they both felt warm. + +Max and Lily became good friends. They played and had fun under the big tree. The wild woods were not so cold anymore because they had each other to keep warm. And they were always happy to help each other when they needed it. +Once upon a time, in a big house, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim was very eager to help his mom and dad. He loved to be a part of everything they did. One day, his mom said they were going to have a fun week. + +"Can I be a part of the fun week?" Tim asked his mom. "Yes, you can!" she said with a big smile. + +On Monday, they made a big cake together. Tim was so happy to be a part of it. On Tuesday, they played with a big ball in the yard. Tim laughed and had so much fun. On Wednesday, they went to the park and played on the swings. Tim was having the best week ever. + +On Thursday, they made a big fort with blankets and chairs. Tim loved being inside the fort. On Friday, they watched a funny movie and ate popcorn. Tim's mom and dad were so happy to see him having a great time. + +At the end of the week, Tim said, "Thank you for letting me be a part of the fun week, mom and dad. I love you!" His mom and dad hugged him and said, "We love you too, Tim!" +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a dancer. She loved to dance more than anything. She was very competitive and wanted to be the best dancer in the whole town. One day, she saw a boy who was sad because he could not dance well. + +The dancer went to the boy and said, "Do not be sad. I can help you dance better." The boy looked at her and said, "Really? Can you teach me?" The dancer nodded and they started to practice together every day. + +One day, it rained while they were dancing outside. They got very wet. The dancer said, "Let's go inside and dry our clothes." They went inside and dried their clothes. After that, they continued to dance and became better dancers. The boy was no longer sad, and they both became the best dancers in the town. They were very happy and danced together forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to ride his bike with the red pedal. One sunny day, Tim went to the park to play and ride his bike. + +At the park, Tim saw a big tree with sour green apples. He picked one and took a big bite. "Yuck!" he said, making a funny face. Tim didn't like the sour apple, so he put it back on the tree. + +As Tim was riding his bike, he saw a tiny bug. The bug was sad because it couldn't find its home. Tim wanted to help the bug. He picked it up and put it on a leaf. Suddenly, the bug was happy and it started to vanish! Tim was amazed and went back to ride his bike with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a big orange cat named Sam. Sam liked to play outside all day. One day, Sam found a tire lying on the ground. He thought, "What can I do with this tire?" + +Sam tried to roll the tire. It was fun! He pushed the tire fast and it went far away. Sam ran after it, laughing. While playing, Sam saw his friend, a little dog named Max. Max asked, "What are you doing, Sam?" + +Sam said, "I found a tire! I am playing with it. Do you want to play too?" Max nodded and they played with the tire together. They pushed the tire and ran after it, having lots of fun. + +As the sun started to set, Sam and Max were tired from playing. They sat down by the tire and smiled at each other. They were happy to have fun and be friends. They knew that they would play with the tire again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, in a small open house, there lived a kind doctor who could heal people. One day, a little girl named Lily came to the doctor with a hurt leg. The doctor said, "Don't worry, Lily, I will heal your leg." + +The next day, a big storm came to the town. The wind blew and the rain fell. The doctor's open house was shaking. Lily was scared and cried in silence. The doctor tried to calm her down, saying, "It's okay, Lily. The storm will go away soon." + +But the storm did not go away soon. The wind blew harder and the rain fell more. The open house could not stand the storm. It fell down on the doctor and Lily. They both got hurt and could not be healed. The town was sad and quiet after the storm. +One day, a girl named Lily went to the store with her mom. They wanted to buy something to make their yard look nice. Lily saw a hedge that was very ugly. It had brown leaves and did not look happy. + +Lily said to her mom, "Can we buy this hedge? I think it needs our help." Her mom agreed and they bought the ugly hedge. They took it home and planted it in their yard. + +Every day, Lily and her mom took care of the ugly hedge. They gave it water and talked to it. Soon, the hedge started to look better. It grew green leaves and became a beautiful part of their yard. The hedge was happy, and so were Lily and her mom. +One day, a long cat named Tom and a fast dog named Max decided to have a race. They wanted to see who was the fastest. The race was a big mystery because no one knew who would win. + +Tom and Max lined up at the start of the race. "Are you ready?" asked Tom. "Yes, I am!" said Max. They both started to run as fast as they could. They raced and raced, trying their best to win. + +At the end of the race, Tom and Max were both very tired. They looked at each other and smiled. The mystery was solved - they both won the race because they had so much fun together. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk with his mom. They saw a messy garden with many flowers. The flowers were sad because they needed help to grow. + +Tim said, "Mom, can we help the flowers?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can help them. Let's clean the messy garden and give them water." + +They worked together to clean the garden. The sun was shining brightly, and it made the flowers happy. The flowers said, "Thank you, Tim and Mom, for helping us!" + +Now, every day, Tim and his mom visit the flowers. The sun shines, and the flowers grow big and strong. The messy garden is now a beautiful place for everyone to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a big hall. In the hall, there was a rich man. The rich man had many toys and sweets. He liked to share his toys and sweets with all the kids. + +One day, a little girl came to the hall. She saw the rich man and his toys. She wanted to play with the toys, but she was shy. She did not know what to do. + +The rich man saw the little girl and yelled, "Hi! Come play with my toys!" The little girl was happy and played with the toys. They both had fun in the hall, and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a compassionate girl named Lily. She loved to help her friends, family, and neighbors. One day, she found a tiny seed on the ground. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I grow this seed?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. Let's plant it in our garden." + +Together, they dug a little hole in the dirt and put the seed inside. Lily watered the seed every day. Soon, a little green plant started to grow. It grew bigger and bigger. + +One day, a little boy from the town came to see the plant. He was sad because he had lost his toy. Lily felt bad for him and said, "Don't worry, we can find your toy together." + +After they found the toy, the boy was so happy. He thanked Lily for being compassionate and helping him. And as they played together, the plant in the garden continued to grow, just like their friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a little black duck. It lived near a big pond. The little duck loved to splash in the water all day long. It would flap its wings and make the water go everywhere. The duck had so much fun. + +One day, the little duck saw a big worry on its friend's face. The friend was a small frog. The frog was sad because it could not splash like the duck. The duck wanted to help its friend feel better. + +The little black duck had an idea. It would teach the frog to splash too! They went to the pond and the duck showed the frog how to jump high and land in the water with a big splash. Soon, the frog was splashing just like the duck. They played and splashed together all day. The worry was gone, and they were both very happy. +One day, a cute little plane was flying in the sky. The plane liked to twist and turn as it flew. It was a sunny day, and the plane was very happy. + +As the plane twisted in the sky, it saw a bird. The bird said, "Hello, cute plane! Can you twist like me?" The plane smiled and said, "Yes, I can twist too!" + +So, the cute plane and the bird twisted and turned in the sky together. They had lots of fun playing in the sun. After a while, they said goodbye and went to their homes. The cute plane was happy it made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a polite dog named Spot. Spot loved to wear a red hat when he went for a walk. One day, he went for a walk on a trail in the park. + +On the trail, Spot met a cat named Whiskers. Whiskers said, "I like your red hat, Spot." Spot smiled and said, "Thank you, Whiskers! You are very polite." + +They walked on the trail together and had a fun day. Spot and Whiskers became good friends. They always remembered to be polite and kind to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly goose named Gilly. Gilly loved to play with his friends in the park. One day, Gilly lost his favorite toy, a red ball. He felt sad and wanted to find it. + +Gilly started to search for his red ball. He looked under the big tree and behind the green bush. As he was searching, he met his friend, a little dog named Max. Max saw Gilly looking sad and asked, "Gilly, why are you sad?" + +Gilly replied, "I lost my red ball, and I am trying to find it." Max decided to help Gilly search for the red ball. They looked everywhere in the park. Finally, they found the red ball near the pond. Gilly was so happy and thanked Max for helping him. They played together with the red ball and had a fun day at the park. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He liked to play in the park with his friends. Tim had a toy fork that he loved very much. He took it everywhere with him. Today, he brought his fork to the park to play. + +While playing, Tim saw a big dog. The dog was very big and had a loud bark. Tim felt fearful of the big dog. He held his fork tight and hoped the big dog would go away. The big dog walked closer to Tim, and Tim was very scared. + +Then, Tim's mom came and saw the big dog too. She told Tim not to be fearful. The big dog was a nice dog and just wanted to play. Tim felt better and started to play with the big dog. He even let the dog see his fork. From that day on, Tim and the big dog became friends, and Tim was not fearful of big dogs anymore. +One day, a little girl named Lucy found an adorable rock in her yard. It was shiny and pretty. She thought it was a special mineral. She wanted to show it to her best friend, Tom. + +Lucy went to Tom's house and said, "Look at my pretty rock! I think it's a special mineral!" Tom looked at the rock and wanted it too. He tried to pull it from Lucy's hand. Lucy did not want to let go. They both pulled and pulled, but no one could get the rock. + +Lucy and Tom stopped pulling and looked at each other. They knew they should not fight over the rock. They decided to share the adorable mineral and play together instead. They took turns holding the rock and showed it to their friends. Lucy and Tom were happy again, and they learned that sharing is better than fighting. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. He liked to play with clay. One day, he saw a man from a distant place. The man was making a clay pot. Tom wanted to learn how to make clay pots too. + +Tom asked the man, "Can you teach me how to make a clay pot?" The man said, "Yes, I can teach you. It is easy and fun!" Tom was very happy and excited. + +The man taught Tom how to make clay pots. They made big pots and small pots. Tom had lots of fun. He thanked the man for teaching him. From that day on, Tom made many clay pots for his friends and family. They all loved Tom's clay pots. +Once upon a time, there was a generous fish named Bob. Bob lived in a big pond. He loved to help all his friends. + +One day, Bob saw his friend, Sam the turtle, trying to use a hook to get some yummy food. Sam was having a hard time. Bob wanted to help Sam. + +Bob swam up to Sam and said, "Let me help you with that hook." Bob used the hook and got the food for Sam. Sam was so happy. They both shared the food and had a great day. +One day, a little boy named Tim saw some smoke in the sky. He was worried. He ran to his mom and said, "Mom, I see smoke!" His mom looked out the window and saw the smoke too. She told Tim, "Don't worry, it's just a fire far away. We are safe." + +Tim went outside to play with his friend, Sam. They saw a big stick on the ground. Tim picked it up and poked Sam with it. "Hey, don't poke me!" Sam said. Tim laughed and said, "Sorry, I was just playing." They took turns poking each other with the stick, laughing and having fun. + +As they played, the smoke in the sky went away. Tim and Sam were happy and not worried anymore. They knew that everything was okay. They played all day until it was time to go home. Tim said goodbye to Sam and went inside to tell his mom about their fun day. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a wise old lady. She loved to cook and eat potatoes. One day, she found a very big potato in her garden. She was very happy. + +The wise old lady wanted to taste the big potato. So, she went to her friend, the cook. She asked him, "Can you help me cook this big potato?" The cook said, "Yes, I can help you. Let's make potato soup." + +They cooked the potato soup together. The wise old lady tasted the soup. It was very yummy. She shared the soup with her friend, the cook. They both were very happy and full. The wise old lady and the cook became good friends and cooked many yummy things together. +One day, a little boy named Tim got a new toy. It was a mixer. Tim was very happy. He wanted to show his friend, Sam, his new toy. He ran to Sam's house and said, "Look, I have a new toy. It is a mixer!" + +Sam was not nice. He said, "That is a stupid toy. I do not like it." Tim was sad. He did not want his friend to think his toy was stupid. But Tim knew he liked his mixer. He said, "I think it is fun. I will play with it." + +Tim and Sam did not play together that day. Tim played with his mixer and had lots of fun. Sam was alone. He saw that Tim was happy with his mixer. Sam felt bad for calling it stupid. He said, "I am sorry, Tim. Can I play with you and your mixer?" + +Tim and Sam played with the mixer together. They had lots of fun. They learned that it is not nice to call things stupid. Everyone likes different toys, and that is okay. +One day, a boy named Tim went to his friend Sue's house. Sue had a new toy machine. Tim asked Sue, "Can I borrow your new machine?" Sue said, "Yes, but you have to give it back tomorrow." + +Tim took the machine home and played with it all day. He loved it so much that he did not want to give it back. The next day, Sue went to Tim's house and said, "Can I have my machine back now?" Tim said, "No, I want to keep it." + +Sue was sad and angry. She told her mom about Tim not giving the machine back. Sue's mom talked to Tim's mom. Tim's mom said, "Tim, you have to give the machine back to Sue." But Tim still said no. + +Tim's mom was mad at him. She took the machine away from Tim and gave it back to Sue. Tim was sad and had no more friends to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite sweater. It was very soft and warm. Lily loved her sweater very much. + +One day, it was very cold outside. Lily's friend, Tim, forgot his sweater at home. Tim was cold and sad. Lily thought for a moment. She had an idea. "Tim, I can share my sweater with you," she said. Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very thoughtful." + +Lily and Tim both wore the sweater. It was big enough to cover both of them. They were warm and happy. They played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely cat named Fluffy. Fluffy lived in a small house with her best friend, a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to help her mom with the laundry. Fluffy liked to watch Sue bring the laundry in and out of the house. + +One sunny day, Sue and Fluffy were playing outside. They saw a big cloud coming. Sue knew that her mom had just put the laundry outside to dry. She told Fluffy, "We need to bring the laundry inside before the rain comes!" + +Sue and Fluffy ran to the laundry. They worked together to bring it all inside the house. Just as they finished, the rain started to pour. Sue's mom was so happy that the laundry was safe and dry. She hugged Sue and Fluffy and thanked them for their help. From that day on, Sue and Fluffy always made sure to bring the laundry inside when they saw a big cloud coming. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet bird named Blue. Lily loved to play with Blue in her garden. One day, Blue flew up to Lily's shoulder and said, "Lily, I want to see the world. Can you release me, so I can fly high and far?" + +Lily felt sad but she knew Blue needed to go. She held Blue in her hand and said, "Okay, Blue. I will release you. But promise me you'll come back and visit." Blue nodded and Lily opened her hand. Blue flew high into the sky and disappeared. + +Days went by and Lily missed Blue a lot. One day, while she was eating her lunch, she tasted something sour. She made a funny face and said, "Yuck!" Just then, she heard a familiar sound. It was Blue! He had come back to visit, just like he promised. Lily's heart was happy again, and they played in the garden all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and run around. Every day, he would go outside to do his exercise. He would run, jump, and wag his tail. + +One day, Spot saw a ball that did not belong to him. It was a big, red ball. He wanted to play with it, but he knew it was not his. Spot was a good dog and did not want to take what did not belong to him. + +Spot went to find the owner of the ball. He saw a little girl named Lucy. Lucy was sad because she lost her ball. Spot brought the ball back to Lucy. She was so happy and thanked Spot. They played together and became best friends. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful little girl named Lisa. She liked to help her mommy and daddy. One day, Lisa saw her daddy looking for his shirt. He looked sad. + +Lisa asked, "Daddy, do you need help?" Daddy said, "Yes, Lisa. I can't find my shirt. Can you bring it to me?" Lisa smiled and said, "Yes, Daddy. I will find it." + +Lisa looked all around the house. She found the shirt under the bed. She brought it to her daddy. Daddy was very happy. He said, "Thank you, Lisa. You are a very thoughtful girl." Lisa hugged her daddy and felt happy to help. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a tiny insect. The insect had impressive wings. It could fly high and fast. All the other insects were amazed by it. + +One day, the insect met a small bird. The bird said, "I hate flying slow. I wish I could fly as fast as you!" The insect replied, "We can be friends, and I can teach you how to fly fast." + +So, the bird and the insect became friends. They played together and the insect taught the bird how to fly fast. The bird was very happy. + +In the end, the bird and the insect became best friends. They flew together in the sky, and everyone in the forest loved to watch them. The bird did not hate flying slow anymore, because it learned how to fly fast like the impressive insect. +One day, a playful dog named Max found a mixer in the park. He did not know what it was, but he thought it was a toy. He picked it up with his mouth and started to run around with it. + +Max saw his friend, a little girl named Lily. "Look what I found, Lily!" said Max. "Do you know what it is?" Lily looked at the mixer and said, "That does not belong to you, Max. It is a mixer for making cakes." + +Max felt sad. He did not want to keep something that did not belong to him. So, Max and Lily went around the park to find the owner of the mixer. They found a lady who was looking for it. She was happy to see her mixer and thanked Max and Lily for helping her. + +Max and Lily felt good for doing the right thing. They played together in the park until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little theater in a small town. The theater was a fun place where people went to see shows and be happy. One day, a man named Tom came to the theater. Tom did not know much about theaters, so he was a bit ignorant. + +In the theater, Tom met a kind lady named Sue. Sue asked Tom, "Do you like to watch shows here?" Tom said, "I don't know, I have never been to a theater before." Sue smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will help you." + +Tom and Sue watched a show together. But during the show, Tom started to feel bad. He had a tummy ache and was suffering. Sue saw Tom's face and asked, "Are you okay, Tom?" Tom said, "My tummy hurts." Sue took Tom outside to get some fresh air and soon, Tom felt better. They went back to the theater and enjoyed the rest of the show. From that day on, Tom and Sue became good friends and Tom learned more about the theater. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a happy boy who liked to play with his toys. One day, Tim's mom told him that they were going on a vacation. Tim was very excited and could not wait to go. + +On their vacation, they went to a big beach with lots of sand and water. Tim loved playing in the water, but he was also serious about building a big sandcastle. He worked very hard, and soon, his sandcastle was the biggest one on the beach. Tim was very proud of his work. + +Tim saw a little girl who wanted to play with him. She asked him, "Please, can I help you with your sandcastle?" Tim said, "Yes, please help me!" They played together and had lots of fun. Tim learned that sharing and being kind made his vacation even better. +Once upon a time, there was a thin cat named Tom. Tom lived on a farm with lots of wheat. Tom loved to play in the wheat field every day. + +One day, Tom met a small mouse named Jerry. Jerry was scared of Tom at first. But Tom was nice and wanted to be friends. Tom told Jerry, "You can trust me. I will not hurt you." + +Jerry trusted Tom and they became best friends. They played in the wheat field together every day. They were very happy and had lots of fun. And that is how Tom the thin cat and Jerry the small mouse became best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to write and draw. One sunny day, Lucy saw two birds having a fight in her yard. The birds were very loud and looked tired. + +Lucy went to her mom and said, "Mom, the birds are fighting, and they look tired. What can I do to help them?" Her mom thought for a moment and said, "Why don't you write a nice note to the birds and ask them to be friends?" + +So, Lucy wrote a note with her big crayon that said, "Dear birds, please be friends and do not fight. Love, Lucy." She put the note near the birds, and they stopped fighting. The birds looked at the note, then at each other, and started to play together happily. + +Lucy felt happy that her note helped the birds become friends. The moral of the story is that sometimes, a kind word can help others stop fighting and become friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom had a toy mine that he loved to play with. One day, Tom met a new friend, Sam. Sam thought the mine was brilliant. + +"Can I play with your mine?" Sam asked. Tom thought about it and decided to test Sam to see if he would be a good friend. + +"Sure, but first let's play a game," Tom said. "We will take turns sharing our toys. If we both share, then we can play with the mine together." + +Sam agreed and they started the game. Tom shared his toy car and Sam shared his toy truck. They had a lot of fun playing together. At the end of the game, they both shared their toys and played with the mine together. + +The moral of the story is that sharing is important to make new friends and have fun together. +One day, a little boy named Tim had a dream. In the dream, he saw a dirty snake. The snake was big and long. Tim was scared, but he wanted to talk to the snake. + +"Hello, snake," Tim said. "Why are you so dirty?" The snake looked at Tim and said, "I am dirty because I live in a dirty place. But I want to be clean." Tim thought for a moment and said, "I can help you be clean." + +The next day, Tim went to the park. He saw a dirty snake just like in his dream. He knew it was the same snake. Tim said, "I will help you be clean." He took the snake to the water and washed it. The snake was very happy and said, "Thank you, Tim." + +From that day on, Tim and the snake were good friends. They played together every day, and the snake was never dirty again. The dream had come true, and they were both very happy. +One day, a gifted bird named Blue was flying in the sky. Blue was very thirsty, so he wanted to drink some water. He looked down and saw a small pond. Blue flew down to the pond to drink. + +As Blue drank the water, he saw dark clouds coming. "Oh no, a storm is coming!" said Blue. He quickly finished drinking and flew to find a safe place to hide. The wind started to blow, and rain began to fall. + +Blue found a big tree to hide under. He met a squirrel under the tree. The squirrel said, "Hello, I am Squeaky. The storm is scary, but we can stay safe here." Blue and Squeaky became friends and waited for the storm to pass. They were happy to be safe and warm under the big tree. +One day, a boy and a girl went to play. They both had a sack. The boy's sack was full of toys and the girl's sack was full of yummy food. They were both very proud of their sacks. + +The boy said, "Let's share our sacks!" The girl agreed. They both opened their sacks and started to play with the toys and eat the food. They were having a lot of fun. + +But then, a big dog came. The dog saw the toys and the food. The dog wanted them too. The dog jumped and took the toys and the food from the boy and the girl. The boy and the girl were sad because they lost their sacks. They should have been more careful with their sacks. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a boy named Tom. Tom loved to play outside with his friends, but today it was raining. He looked out the window and saw the rain coming down. Tom was sad that he could not play outside. + +Tom's mom saw that he was sad. She said, "Tom, let's gather your gear and get ready to play inside." Tom smiled and ran to his room. He found his toys and brought them to the living room. Tom's mom helped him get everything ready. + +Tom played with his toys all day. He built tall towers with his blocks, raced his toy cars, and made funny faces with his stuffed animals. Tom was happy that he could still have fun inside, even when it was raining outside. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a famous gate. The gate was big and red. Many people came to see the gate. + +One day, a little boy named Tim and his dog, Spot, were playing near the gate. Tim threw a ball, and Spot ran to catch it. But Spot bumped into the gate and made it dirty. + +"Oh no! I'm sorry, gate!" said Tim. "Please forgive us." + +The gate was kind and forgave Tim and Spot. From that day on, Tim and Spot played more carefully near the famous gate. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a big folder with many colorful papers inside. Tim loved his folder very much. He carried it with him everywhere he went. + +One day, Tim's friend, Sam, came to play. Sam saw Tim's folder and wanted to see the colorful papers. Tim was anxious because he didn't want Sam to spoil his papers. But Sam said, "Please, Tim, I will be very careful." + +Tim let Sam look at his folder. Sam was careful, and he didn't spoil the papers. They played together and made fun shapes with the colorful papers. They had a great time. + +In the end, Tim learned that sharing can be fun and that we don't need to be anxious about our things. The moral of the story is that sharing is caring and can make our friendships stronger. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy dog named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to run and play in the park. One day, Fluffy saw a little girl named Lucy. Lucy had a big red ball. Fluffy wanted to play with Lucy and her ball. + +Fluffy ran to Lucy and said, "Hi, I am Fluffy! Can we play with your ball?" Lucy smiled and said, "Yes, Fluffy! I would love to play with you!" They played catch with the red ball. Fluffy would run and catch the ball in his mouth. Lucy laughed and clapped her hands. + +After playing, Fluffy and Lucy sat down under a big tree. They were tired but happy. Fluffy said, "I had fun today, Lucy." Lucy hugged Fluffy and said, "Me too, Fluffy. You are my new friend, and I love you." They became the best of friends, and they played in the park every day. +Once upon a time there was a post. It stood in the middle of a big field. One day a little bird came around the post and started hopping around it and singing a song. The post heard the noisy little bird and smiled. The bird looked at the post and asked "will you stay here with me?". The post nodded its head and said "Yes! I will remain here with you". + +So the bird and the post stayed together in the big field. Every day the bird made the post even more happy by singing more and more. The post enjoyed listening to its fun and noisy songs. + +Then one day a storm passed through the big field and the post had to stay really still, so the storm wouldn't knock it over. The bird stayed by its side and kept it safe. + +The storm passed soon enough and the post was able to remain in the field, surrounded by the little bird and its songs. + +The post and the bird were very happy and enjoyed their time together in the big, noisy field. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little girl who loved to visit her Grandma. Grandma always welcomed her with open arms and a warm hug. One day the sweet little girl decided to make something special to give to Grandma during her next visit. + +She made a mitten out of colorful construction paper, with a pretty ribbon tied around the wrist. When she arrived, Grandma was so happy to see her. She was even happier when the little girl gave her the special mitten. Grandma said it was the sweetest gift she had ever received. + +The little girl always enjoyed visiting Grandma. It was even sweeter when she was able to give Grandma something special. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - Phil and Pete. They were best friends and did everything together. + +One day, they were arguing about who should wear the crown. Phil wanted it, but Pete said it was his. They disagreed about who should wear it. + +Phil was starting to get bossy. He said that since he was the oldest, he should wear the crown. But Pete still disagreed. + +So Phil said, "Let's ask Mom. I bet she'll think I should wear the crown." But Pete said, "No way! I want the crown!" + +Phil and Pete kept arguing and arguing, but neither one wanted to give up. Finally, Mom said, "You both need to agree. The only way to solve this is if you both wear the crown!" +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She was 3 years old and she had a best friend named Sally. + +One day, Lucy received an envelope in the mail. Inside the envelope was a letter. The letter was from Sally. Lucy was so excited to read it. + +The letter said that Lucy belonged in Sally's family. Lucy was so happy and couldn't believe it was true. + +Sally's family was reliable and Lucy was so glad to feel like she belonged somewhere. She knew from the letter that she was loved and accepted, and was part of something special. + +Lucy and Sally were best friends forever and Lucy could finally say that she belonged. +Once upon a time, there was a fish. This fish was very special and unique. Every night, the fish would provide a magical show. The show was amazing and everyone wanted to watch it. + +One night, a little girl and her mom went to watch the show. The little girl was very excited. She was looking forward to the fish's performance. The fish started swimming around and around. Everyone in the audience was so impressed by the fish's movement. + +The little girl was mesmerized by the fish's performance. She wished that she could watch it forever. However, the show soon ended and the little girl sadly said goodbye to her new friend, the unique fish. The little girl still gets excited every time she remembers the magical show the fish provided. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Anna. She was very smart. Every Saturday, Anna would decide to clean her house. Today, Anna needed to clean the kitchen floor. She got out her big mop. + +Anna moved the mop around and around the kitchen floor. Soon the floor was clean and Anna smiled. She decided to take a break by having a snack. + +Anna went to the kitchen and opened the cabinet. She found some yummy cookies and ate them. After she was done, Anna remembered the mop still in the kitchen! She quickly went to grab it and put it away in the closet. + +Anna was happy. She was smart and had made a great decision to clean the kitchen. Now she had a sparkling floor and could enjoy the rest of her Saturday. +Billy and his mommy were walking in the park. It was a sunny day, and they were having so much fun. + +Suddenly, Billy noticed something huge in the grass. He bent down to peek and he saw a cricket! He had never seen one before, and he was so excited. + +Billy and his mommy watched the cricket for a few minutes. It was jumping around, making chirping sounds. They both smiled, it was so cute. + +Eventually, the cricket hopped away. Billy waved goodbye and wished it a safe journey. + +Billy and his mommy continued walking and Billy couldn't stop talking about the huge cricket he had seen. +Jimmy was a very busy boy. He had to work everyday and it was hard work. But his mom said it was very important work to do. One day Jimmy's mom said that it was time for a break and told him to go to the bathroom. + +Jimmy was in for a surprise -- the bathroom was very impressive! It was so big and had very shiny tiles all around. There was a big mirror, a nice rug and even a cool place to take a bath. Jimmy was so excited, he had never seen a bathroom like this before! + +Jimmy was so happy, he decided to take a long bath in it. He put on some bubbles and had lots of fun playing in the water. He spent a lot of time in the impressive bathroom and felt very relaxed after his break. + +Jimmy went back to work and was feeling refreshed from his break. He was thankful to have such an impressive bathroom and was glad he lives in a nice home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved toast. One day, she was very excited because she was going to make her own toast! She got a slice of bread and put it in the toaster. When it was done, the toast looked yummy! + +The girl brought the toast to the table and sat down. She took a bite- it was hot, crunchy and delicious! But then she took another bite, and this one was sour! The little girl's face turned funny, and she quickly put down the toast. + +The girl was so disappointed, and she was sure that the toast was ruined! But then, an amazing thing happened- the little girl's mom added some sweet honey to the toast, and suddenly it tasted good again! The girl smiled and kept on eating, and she enjoyed every bite! +Once upon a time, there was a kind olive. The olive stayed in the same spot all day long. One day, a bird flew over the olive and said hello. The olive was so happy and welcomed the bird with a smile. The bird was also very kind and decided to stay with the olive for a bit. They talked about everything and played games all day. The bird and the olive had so much fun that it felt like they were old friends. At the end of the day, the bird said goodbye to the olive and flew off into the sunset. The olive stayed in its spot and waited for the bird to come back. +The weather looked gloomy. Mama and her little girl leaned against the park bench. Mama said to her little girl, "Let's go for a walk." So they got up and began to walk. Everywhere they looked, the weather looked gloomy. The wind was blowing and the trees were swaying. + +They stopped at a big puddle in the grass. Mama said, "Let's lean over and see if we can find some pennies in the puddle." The little girl was so excited. They both leaned over and started scooping up the puddle with their hands. Soon enough the little girl started finding the pennies. She shouted and put them in her pocket. Mama laughed and said, "You found a treasure!" + +They continued walking until the weather started to change. It began to be sunny outside, so they sat back down on the bench and smiled at each other. Mama said, "Look how the weather can change." The little girl grinned and said, "I'm so glad it got sunny!" +Billy went to the park with his mum. He saw a rail and he wanted to go on it. His mum said that it was for a different kind of ride. Billy waited and soon he received an old bicycle from a kind man. He was so excited that he jumped up and down. + +He got on the bicycle and he scooted along the rail. He saw lots of different coloured birds flying in the sky. He waved to some children playing in the park. Everyone was so happy. + +Billy went around the rail again and again. He had lots of fun. When he was done, his mum gave him a big hug and he received an ice cream as a treat. He was so happy. +Once there was a poor little girl with big blue eyes. She used to play on her porch every day. One day, she heard a bird talking on her porch. She listened carefully and the bird spoke with a sweet soft voice, "Hello little girl! Would you like to go on an adventure with me?" + +The little girl was very excited! She ran inside and asked her mom if she could go with the bird. Mom said, "Yes, but be back before dark." + +The little girl and the bird flew away over the trees, above the clouds and way far beyond. They visited a castle made of candy and sailed the seven seas. Everywhere they went, people told the little girl how beautiful she was! + +On the way back home, the sun was getting ready to set. The little girl and the bird flew back to her porch. The bird said goodbye and flew away, saying, "Thank you for being my friend." + +The little girl waved goodbye as she watched the bird flying off into the sunset. She thought of all the wonderful places they had been and all the beautiful people she had met. She smiled, said goodbye and went back inside to find her mom waiting for her with a warm hug. +Once upon a time there was a naughty girl named Sam. She really wanted to try something fun with the snow. So she decided to go outside and try to catch some snow. + +But it was so hard. The snow was slippery and Sam couldn't catch any. She kept trying, but nothing worked. + +Then Sam had an idea. She put her hands together with her fingers all spread out. She tried to catch the snow with her hands, and it worked! Sam was so happy she was able to catch the snow. + +She tried all kinds of different ways to catch the snow, like making snowballs and snow angels. Every time she tried something new, it always worked! + +Sam was so proud of herself for trying so hard and being naughty enough to figure out how to catch the snow. And she had lots of fun, too! +One day, a little girl and her mom were in the park. + +The girl had a tiny pink umbrella in her hand. She peeked around the park, noticing all the trees and the pretty flowers. + +Then they walked to a little desk covered with delicate papers. + +The little girl peeked at the papers on the desk. They glittered in the sun and there were lots of colors. + +Her mom said, “Aren’t they pretty?†+ +The little girl nodded and said, “Yes, they're very delicate." + +So they looked at the papers and talked about the colors until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was looking for something special. She asked her mom and dad, but they said no. + +Then, one day, she went to a nearby stream. It was amazing! The water was so sparkly and bright. + +She asked the stream, "Can you help me with my wish?" Suddenly, the stream bubbled and answered, "Yes! Come closer." + +The little girl was scared, but she listened. The stream told her about a very special place for her wish to come true. She thanked the stream and ran off to the magical place. + +At the end of her journey, the little girl got exactly what she wanted. It was an amazing day! +Once upon a time there was a staff. The staff was strong and strong like the people that held it. Everyone was always very careful when they held the staff. + +One day, a small child came up to the staff. His tiny hands tried to fold the staff, but it wouldn’t budge. The child kept pushing and pulling and finally the staff bent! The child was very happy. + +But then something strange happened. Suddenly the staff rose up and started to shake. It looked like it was angry! The child was scared and begged the staff to stop, but it didn’t. + +The staff kept shaking and the child ran away. When the child came back, the staff was still shaking. It seemed to be very harsh. Finally, the staff stopped shaking and the child slowly folded it back into its regular shape. + +This time, the child was much more careful. He made sure to be gentle with the staff and respected it. From then on, the child never tried to fold the staff again. +One day Mommy took a walk with her little girl. As they walked, the little girl saw a big blue flag flying high up in the sky. Mommy explained that the blue flag meant they were safe and allowed to have fun. + +The little girl was very excited when Mommy told her that the blue flag permitted them to explore the park. They ran and played, even made a big muddy mess! + +When Mommy saw what had happened, she said there was only one thing to do. She and the little girl worked together to pick up the mess and put it in the garbage. + +Then they looked up to see the blue flag again, and Mommy said, "See, that blue flag means we can have fun and stay safe. We always have to show respect for the flag and take care of our things." + +Mommy smiled and said, "The flag always lets us know that it's okay to enjoy the world around us." And that was the end of the story for the little girl and her Mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a helpless thief. He went to the market and stole some apples. But then the police saw him do it and they were very angry. + +So the police punished the thief. They took him to the court and put him in jail. Now he won't be able to steal any more apples. + +The thief was very sad. He felt bad for stealing the apples and he was sorry. He knew that stealing was wrong and he felt bad for being a thief. + +So the police taught him a lesson. They punished him to show him that stealing was bad. Now the thief will never steal apples again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Peter. Peter had a littleproblem. Every day he would search for something new to play with, but he could never seem to find anything. + +One day, Peter had an idea. He grabbed some of his toys and stuck them in his pocket. He set out for the woods. + +Peter explored the woods for a while. Then he found a little hole in the ground. When he looked inside, he saw something dead! It was a tiny creature. + +Peter picked up the creature, and suddenly it started to shrink! Peter kept shrinking smaller and smaller until he was tiny too. + +Peter looked around and realised he was in a special land. He could search for hours and find all kinds of new things to play with! He was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a car with a big smile on their face. They were so eager to start their day. The car needed fuel in order to drive so they went to the store. When they went inside, they saw a big can of fuel. The car's eyes lit up and they smiled so much. + +They paid for the fuel and filled up their tank. After they finished, they drove away. The car was so happy. They drove faster and faster, feeling excited. Everywhere they drove, they saw people smiling. The car knew that they were all happy too. + +Finally, the car arrived at their destination for the day and all of the people smiled. The car was so happy and excited to show everyone what it could do. Then, the car zoomed away, smiling and eager for more fun. Everyone waved goodbye as the car drove away! +Once there was an orange. It was a naughty orange and it liked to misbehave. One day, the orange went outside and caused mischief in the garden. It ran and hopped and jumped everywhere. Everywhere it went, it made a mess! + +The orange was so naughty that the birds and rabbits in the garden tried to keep away from it. They squeaked and hopped out of the way as the orange rolled around and squashed the plants. + +Suddenly, a little 3 year old boy ran into the garden. He laughed when he saw the orange. The boy chased after it and tried to get it to stop being naughty. + +But the naughty orange was too quick. It hopped and bounced around the garden until it was gone! +Once there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was so adorable! One night when she was going to bed, she was so tired she started to yawn. + +Lily's mom saw how exhausted she was and made her a warm cup of milk with a teaspoon of honey. + +Then she hugged Lily and tucked her into bed. Lily drank her warm milk, and it made her feel so cozy and content. + +Lily kept yawning until finally, she fell fast asleep. What a refreshing night of sleep she had! + +In the morning, Lily was full of energy and excitement for the day. What adventures would she have that day? +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Nia. She loved to explore and was always full of energy. One day, she stepped out of her house and onto a bright and sunny day. She saw a gate in front of her. It was tall and made of shiny metal. She wanted to explore what was behind it, so she quickly ran up to it and looked through the bars. + +On the other side, there were lots of trees, animals and flowers. She wanted to go through the gate, but it was closed. She put her hands on the gate handle and tried to open it, but it wouldn't budge! Nia was a bit confused and she started to feel a bit sad. All of a sudden, a gentle voice asked her what was wrong. + +A friendly old man had seen Nia trying to open the gate. He told her not to worry and gave her a gentle hug. He reached over and opened the gate. Nia smiled, thanked the man and ran inside! She saw so many amazing things. She was so happy! To show her appreciation, she gave the old man a big smile and a shrug of her shoulders. + +The old man returned the smile and said “You're free to explore now. Have fun!†Nia couldn't believe her luck! She was so happy and excited that she raced off to explore the place. She looked around and saw a +Sandy was a restless dog. He wanted to play all day long but never had the chance. Every morning, Sandy was all alone, lying in the corner of the living room, until one day his owners decided to raise him some company. + +They went down to the fridge and got a little puppy. Sandy was so excited to finally have a friend that he couldn't help but bark and run around like there was no tomorrow. + +The two dogs had so much fun together, playing and chasing each other. Everyday they went on grand adventures, until it was time for a break. Then they both would crawl in the shade and take a nap. + +Sandy was now the happiest dog in the world. He could finally relax and no longer felt restless. Sandy had finally found the perfect companion. +Muddy went to the market with her mom. As they started to walk around, Muddy saw a pink vendor. She asked her mom if it was ok to go and see what was being sold. Mom said yes. + +Muddy went to the vendor and saw lots of interesting things! There were lots of colors, shapes, and sizes. She asked her mom if she could get one of the toys. Mom said she could get one but they had to go home first. + +Muddy was so excited and started walking quickly to the door. When Mom tried to catch up, she realized that Muddy was delaying too much and not paying attention. She called Muddy and explained that it was time to go home, and that she shouldn't delay anymore. + +Muddy felt embarrassed. She smiled and said, "Yes, Mommy". She then quickly followed her mom, who was already a few steps away from the door. + +They waved goodbye to the vendor, and then left the market. Muddy and her mom had a lovely time. +One day, a little girl named Emma went to the playground. She wore her favorite pink dress. What made it so special? It had a cord that went all the way around it. The cord was very high. + +The playground had a big slide. Emma went up the steps, higher and higher. When she got to the top, she looked at the view from so high up. It was so beautiful. + +Then, she sat down on the slide. Slowly and carefully, she went down. When she got to the bottom, Emma laughed and laughed. + +Emma went to the swing. She put the cord around her waist. Then, she began to swing. She went higher and higher until she was almost in the clouds. Emma felt so happy. + +In the end, Emma went home with a big smile on her face. She had so much fun wearing her cord and playing on the slide and swing. +Once upon a time there was a huge tent in the middle of a big field. Two playful children named Jane and John went to the tent and peeked inside. They saw a giant surprise! + +The tent was full of toys and games. Jane and John were so excited that they wanted to play. But then, suddenly, it started to rain. So Jane and John had to stop and close the tent up tight. + +They said goodbye to the toys and games and started to run away. But then, something huge appeared in the sky. It was a rainbow! + +The rainbow was so beautiful that Jane and John stopped in their tracks. The rainbow told them that the joy of playing was better than any toy or game. So Jane and John stayed in the huge tent and enjoyed a day of playing in the rain. +Once upon a time there was a brave little pine. The pine had a happy home in the forest and was always eager to play with its friends. Every morning the little pine went out to explore and find new things to do. It especially loved to go over to its friend the oak tree and together they would make up games and share stories. + +One day, the little pine met a brave new friend, a rabbit. The rabbit was very shy at first, so the pine used its kind words and gentle touch to help it feel comfortable. Soon enough, the friends were playing in the forest all day. + +The little pine and brave rabbit ran and laughed and explored together, until the sun set in the sky and it was time to rest. The little pine hugged its brave new friend goodbye, and promised to see them soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named June. She loved to jog every day. She would go jogging in the park with her dad. She liked to watch the leaves rustle and listen to the birds sing. + +One day, as she was jogging, she heard something strange and wonderful. It was the sound of a violin. It sounded sweet, like a fairy tale. June stopped jogging and looked for the sound. + +She soon found an old man playing a violin. His music was so beautiful that June just stared at him. She watched him play song after song, his violin singing with him. + +June asked the old man if she could learn how to play the violin too. He smiled and said yes. He taught her how to pluck the strings and soon she was making her own beautiful music. + +But her dad thought the violin was too dull for June. He thought she needed something more exciting. So he gave her a shiny new guitar. + +June kept playing and the guitar made a beautiful sound. But deep down, she still missed the dull and lovely sound of the violin. +Once upon a time, there was a bubble named Bob. Bob liked to have fun in the sun, so he always went to the park. One day, Bob decided he wanted to swim in the pond. He jumped in and went for a splash. + +Suddenly, something strange happened. The water was cold and it started to soak Bob's fur. He quickly swam back to the edge. Bob tried to get out, but it was hard. He kept slipping and sliding. He tried and tried, but he couldn't pull himself out. + +Just then, a little girl saw Bob struggling. She came to help him. She had a great idea. She got a big bubble from the pond and she put it under Bob's feet. Bob pushed as hard as he could and, after a few tries, he was able to get out. + +Bob was so happy to be out of the pond. He thanked the girl and she thanked him too. They went home together, and Bob never wanted to go swimming again. +Once upon a time there was a baby. The baby was very happy. One day the baby thought it would be fun to imagine something. So the baby started to imagine a huge trouble! It was so big that it filled the sky. The baby was scared and did not know what to do. + +Suddenly, the baby noticed a little creature. The creature had big eyes and a big smile. The little creature asked the baby what was wrong and the baby told it about the huge trouble. + +The creature had an idea. It said to the baby “Let’s pretend this trouble doesn’t exist. Imagine a world without this big trouble.†+ +The baby smiled and suddenly the huge trouble disappeared. The baby had saved the day with it’s imagination! From that day on, the baby was much happier. +One day, a little girl wanted to go on an adventure. She packed a bag with all the things she would need. One of the most important things was her furry swan. She went on a long journey that day and found a big, beautiful pond. She could see the swan swimming around. She watched as it explored the pond, looking for new places to go. + +The little girl ran up to the swan and it was happy to see her. She hugged it tightly and it felt so warm and cozy. She then picked it up and placed it in her bag. She packed the bag carefully, so the swan wouldn't move too much. + +The little girl then went off on her adventure with her furry swan. Everywhere she went, people stopped to admire her beautiful swan. After a while, they reached the end of their journey. + +The little girl hugged the swan before it left. Then she waved goodbye as it flew back to its home in the pond. They had had a wonderful day and the little girl was so very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anna. Anna loved her pillow. She hugged it and kept it with her all the time. One day, Anna wanted to stand up and look around. She grabbed her pillow and put it on the floor. Anna tried to stand up on her pillow but she felt strange and fell down. She realized her pillow was dead. Anna was so sad and cried. She grabbed her pillow and hugged it tight, she asked her mom to make her special pillow alive again. Her mom smiled and said: "Of course, Anna!" + +The next morning, Anna woke up and saw a new pillow next to her. It was so soft and squishy. She jumped out of bed and hugged it tight. She was so happy that her pillow was alive again. + +Anna kept her pillow close by, she never felt alone again. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was three years old and she was so excited because today was the day she was going to get a new skirt! Jane ran to her mom and said, "Mom, can I please go get my skirt?" Her mom said, "Yes, but be sure to be back soon!" + +Jane jumped around with joy, and ran outside. As she ran, Jane looked around at the park and saw all the trees, flowers and tall grass. She kept running until she arrived at the store. As she opened the door and walked in, Jane was so excited. She looked around in wonder and saw so many different skirts. + +Finally, Jane saw the perfect one. It was a bright pink skirt with white flowers. Jane thought it was so sweet. She ran to her mom and said, "Mom, look! This is the one!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's perfect!" + +Jane was so happy with her new skirt and couldn't wait to show it to her friends. She thanked her mom, hugged her tight and ran back home. From that day forward, Jane wore her skirt everywhere with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog. He was very humble, and he wanted to have something special. + +One day, he had an idea. He hopped to the pond and found a lily pad. He jumped onto it and then he had a big smile on his face. + +He stayed on the lily pad all day long, and he started to make it his home. He was very happy and he stayed there for many days. + +Soon, he started to invite his friends over. Every day, they had fun and they laughed a lot. + +The green frog and his friends had lots of fun and they were very happy. They all loved the humble lily pad. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to cross the big bridge. He didn't want to walk, so he looked for a way to carry himself across the bridge. He found a big smelly truck, and he thought that it was the perfect way to get across the bridge. + +He hopped in and the truck drove slowly across the bridge. He looked out the window and noticed how tall the bridge was. It seemed to go on forever! Finally, after what seemed like hours, the truck arrived at the other side of the bridge. + +The little boy stepped out of the truck and looked around. He was so glad he found a way to carry himself across the bridge, instead of having to walk! He was proud of himself and happy to be where he wanted to be. +Tim and Ted were friends. Every day they would share toys together and play. Today Tim had a big toy and couldn't wait to show it to Ted. When Ted saw it, he was very glad. It was a waist-high robot that could do lots of cool things. + +Tim and Ted decided to share the toy. They took turns pushing the buttons on the robot and playing the games with it. The robot was a lot of fun for both of them. They laughed and smiled and had lots of happy times together. + +When it was time to go home, Tim and Ted gave each other a big hug. Tim said, "Let's share the robot again tomorrow!" Ted was glad too. So, the next day they both came back for more playtime with their robot friend. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to shoot something fancy. Every day she looked for something special to shoot. + +One day, when she was walking in the park, she saw a grape hanging from a tree. She thought it was very fancy and wanted to shoot it. She grabbed her toy gun and aimed at the grape. + +She held the gun tightly and shot at the grape. It was so tough that it didn't come down! The little girl kept shooting the grape until, finally, it fell from the tree. + +The little girl was very happy. She had shot something very fancy! +Once upon a time there lived a boy. He had a guitar but it was hurt. The boy was sad so he asked his dad to repair the guitar. His dad tried his best and worked hard to make the guitar better. + +He got the pieces and used some tools to fix the guitar. After lots of trying and fixing, he finally was able to repair the guitar. + +The boy was very happy and he thanked his dad for fixing the guitar. He happily strummed the guitar and made beautiful music. The boy and his dad smiled as the music filled the room. + +The boy was so happy that he was able to play his guitar again! +Mum was very nervous. She had a big job to do. She had to work on the post. She had to put lots of letters in the post box. + +Mum carefully put all of the letters into the post box one by one. When Mum had finished, she smiled and said, "I did it!" + +Mum was really proud of herself for working on the post. She gave herself an extra hug to show how happy she was. + +Mum went back home to tell her daughter all about the post. Her daughter was so happy that Mum had finished her work. But Mum was still a bit nervous. She was going to have to do the post again tomorrow. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was so excited to go to school, but first she needed to pick her eraser. She looked and looked until she found the perfect one. It was pink and shaped like a heart. She held it tight, so it wouldn't fall into the sea of other erasers. + +Sarah wanted to show her teachers and friends her new eraser. She jumped out of bed and grabbed her backpack and hopped on the bus. She proudly showed everyone on the bus her sparkly eraser. + +When she arrived at school, Sarah ran into the classroom and held up her eraser to all her classmates. Everyone was so excited to see such a beautiful eraser. Sarah was very happy to show it off. + +The teacher asked her to draw something with her new eraser. Sarah drew a picture of herself and it looked so perfect! Everyone in the class was so proud of Sarah and her eraser. + +From then on, Sarah was never afraid to show off her eraser during school. She was so proud of it and she was sure that it made her the best artist in the classroom. +Mrs. Johnson took her three year old daughter Gloria to the university. She wanted to show her where she studied when she was a young girl. Mrs. Johnson told Gloria that one day she would go to university just like mummy. Gloria held mummy's hand and was so excited. + +When they got there, the university was very big. Gloria felt a little bit scared. Mrs. Johnson put her hands on Gloria's shoulders and said, "don't be fearful, there's nothing to worry about." Her words made Gloria feel better. + +Mrs. Johnson then said, "Let's go see some of the classrooms. I'll order something special for us as a treat." They went to the university cafe and ordered delicious icecreams. + +Gloria was so happy and content. She felt excited to learn more about university. Her mummy had made her feel brave and adventurous. +Mama and baby were in the kitchen. Mama had a big mop in her hands. Mama and baby were going to feed the mop. + +Mama showed baby how to dip the mop in the bucket of water. The water was wet. After baby dipped the mop in the bucket, she used it to clean the floor. Covering the kitchen with wetness. + +Mama was so proud of baby for helping her clean the kitchen. She gave baby a big hug and shared a yummy snack together. Everything was clean, and they were happy! +Once there was a little girl named Anna. She loved exploring the outdoors and was always looking for a new adventure. + +One day, Anna went out and found a big, red tent. She was so excited, and ran to it as fast as she could. + +Once she got there, Anna tried to reach for the door of the tent to open it, but the door was too high for her! She tried and tried, but she just couldn't reach it. + +But then, Anna had a silly idea! She grabbed a nearby piece of wood and used it to reach the door handle. When she finally could, she opened the door and jumped inside the tent. + +Anna stayed there, playing pretend games and exploring until it was time to go home. Anna had reached her goal! +Once upon a time, there was an excited horse. She ran and ran until she got very tired and had to stop. She was so winded that when she snorted, she sneezed. It was so funny to watch that she started to giggle and whinny with happiness. + +Along came a little grey rabbit. He asked the horse what was so funny. The horse told him how she had sneezed when she snorted. The little grey rabbit thought that was so funny that he started to laugh. + +Soon the horse and the rabbit were laughing together. The horse started galloping with the little grey rabbit in pursuit. They ran and ran until they both got tired. Then they stopped and just played together, having a lot of fun. + +The happy horse and rabbit knew that no matter what, they would always be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He always wanted to find a lizard. He asked his mom if he could go outside and look for a lizard. His mom reminded him that he should be alert and pay attention. + +The little boy went out to explore. He was very alert. He heard the sound of cracking leaves. He looked around and saw a lizard! So, he quietly approached it and whispered, "Hello, Mister Lizard!" + +The little boy and the lizard played hide and seek until it was time for dinner. Before the boy went inside he looked back at the lizard and reminded it that he would come back and visit soon. + +The next day, the little boy went back outside and saw his new friend. They played together all day long. The little boy never forgot to remind the Lizard that he would always be his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. She loved to slide down the big hill near her house. She even had a bright pink slide of her own. + +One day, she heard a funny rhythm. Jane followed the sound and found a soft bird singing in a tree. She watched the bird sing and jump in rhythm. She began to sway to the bird’s song and slide down her slide. + +Jane tried to imitate the rhythm of the bird. All around her, birds began to join in. Soon, the whole garden was filled with the soft sound of birds singing and Jane sliding. + +Jane felt so happy and she laughed. She closed her eyes and let the rhythm fill her up. She slid down the hill and the birds sang along. Jane knew that the garden would never forget the rhythm of her happy slides. +Once upon a time there was a fish. The fish was purple and it had a smooth skin. It liked to swim in the pond. + +Every day it would splash around in the pond. It enjoyed the cool water and how it felt on its skin. The fish loved to swim and it wanted to show everyone how it could splash. + +The fish splashed its way around the pond, going faster and faster. It loved to feel the water on its skin. Soon, it was making bigger and bigger splashes. The fish had lots of fun. + +But then something bad happened. Suddenly, the water started to get colder and colder. The fish was very sad. It had to leave the pond and find a new place to splash. + +So the fish set off to find a new pond. It hoped that the water in the new pond would be warm, so it could splash around and have fun again. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there two friends and they liked to play in the park. One day, they found something delicious on the ground: it was a magazine. + +They were very happy and started to eat it. Suddenly, they heard a voice coming from above. It was an old bird. + +The bird warned them: "Don't eat that magazine - it is not food! It won't make you happy". + +So the two friends stopped and listened to the wise bird. They thanked him and walked away. + +They looked around and found a delicious apple tree. They decided it was better than the magazine and ate lots of apples. They had a great time and were very happy. +Once there was a little boy and he wanted to make something fun. He saw a box full of pieces and thought he could make a ladder. He started putting the pieces together and soon had a ladder. + +The little boy was so happy. He wanted to explore higher places. He tested it out and it was strong. He could climb up and down easily. + +Then it caught the wind and started to sway. The little boy realised it was fragile. He needed to be careful and not put too much weight on it. + +The little boy decided he could use the ladder to get sweets from the high shelves. But he needed to make sure he was careful or else it could break. + +That's what happened when the little boy made the special ladder. +Once upon a time there was an old cabinet. It was sitting in a dark corner all alone. Then one day, a heroic soldier came to the rescue. The soldier was brave and strong. He decided to save the old cabinet! He lifted the cabinet onto his big shoulders and walked away. + +The soldier carried the old cabinet outside into the sunshine. He found a safe spot in the garden and set it down. The old cabinet was now happy. The soldier put a blanket around it to keep it warm. + +The soldier said goodbye and thanked the old cabinet for being so brave. Everyone was so glad the old cabinet was rescued. Now it would stay safe and happy forever. +Once upon a time, there was a big monster. It was so huge and had a lot of teeth! It wanted to be naughty and make all the people scared. But then a hero came and took a big shield. He was brave and strong. He put on the big shield and it made him taller and much bigger. + +The hero said, "Go away monster! I'm taking my shield and I'm not afraid of you!" The monster was so scared that it ran away! All the people were so happy and cheered for the hero. + +The hero was happy he took his big shield and saved everyone. He was so brave and strong. All the people clapped and cheered for him. The hero became very famous and the people of the town were so proud of him. He became a hero and showed that being brave makes all the difference. +The little boy was excited to play outside. He grabbed his water bottle and ran outside. He saw a bright yellow flower and knelt down beside it. He took his water bottle and started to spray the flower. Suddenly, the flower became even brighter and more beautiful. + +The little boy stood up and clapped his hands. He wanted to show his mom and dad how he was taking care of the flower. Suddenly, he saw a small yogurt cup lying on the ground. He quickly went to pick it up and saw that it was open. + +He decided that he wanted to spray the yogurt too. He thought that if it gets sprayed, it would be even tastier. So, he slowly sprayed it, making sure not to use too much water. The yogurt slowly started to ooze out. + +The little boy pouted when he saw the fragile yogurt all over the ground. He had wasted it and felt bad. All he wanted before was to take care of the flower and now he had made a mess. He quickly ran home to tell his parents about it. +Once upon a time there was a family with a little girl called Lucy. She was just three years old. + +On most days, Lucy liked to play in the garden and her mum and dad sometimes joined her. But one day, Lucy was feeling a bit tired and they decided to go inside the house. + +They all went upstairs to a special room. It was just for Lucy. Inside were lots of toys and soft cushions. Lucy's mum told her to relax. She lay down on the cushions and was soon feeling normal again. + +The day passed quickly and by the end of it, Lucy was happy again. She had had a nice relaxing time upstairs. + +So, whenever she felt a bit tired, they all knew exactly what to do - go upstairs and relax. +John was happy. He was getting ready to travel with his mom. He grabbed his cap and put it on and made sure it was clean. His mom grabbed her bag and they were ready to go. + +John and his mom walked and walked until they arrived at a park. John was so excited to explore. He ran around and found lots of cool things. He saw a slide and he felt so happy to go down it. He slide down it over and over again. + +John looked up to see his mom smiling. He ran to her and hugged her tight. She said it was time to go home. + +John had a great time traveling to the park with his mom. He put his cap on and made sure it was clean. He was looking forward to his next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily. She was only three years old and very scared. She was scared of a lot of things, like loud noises and the dark, but she was most scared of the network. + +The network was a large, winding network of wires and towers that spread all around her town. It made strange noises and Lily was scared to go near it. The thing she didn't know was that the network was actually there to help her! + +But one day, Lily got brave and decided to explore the network. She was amazed at what she discovered - it had lots of games and places to have fun! She spent all day playing on the network, and when it was time to leave, she didn't want to go. + +But then, something special happened. The network sent her a special surprise - it had spoiled Lily with lots of fun toys and treats. Lily couldn't believe it - now she was excited to explore the network every day! +Once upon a time, there was an elephant named Fred. Fred really wanted something to eat, so he asked the other animals what he should have. + +A monkey suggested, "Why don't you try the tasty fruit over there?" + +Fred looked where the monkey pointed and saw a tree full of delicious looking apples. He quickly answered, "Yes please!" + +The elephant hurried over to the tree, grabbed the largest apple he could see and bit into it. The apple was juicy and tasted sweet! It was definitely the tastiest apple Fred had ever had! + +He was so happy he answered the monkey's suggestion that he even asked the monkey to join him for a snack. After eating a dozen apples, Fred and the monkey said goodbye and went their separate ways. + +Fred was very full and happy. Thanks to the monkey's suggestion, his tummy was full of tasty apples! +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was very happy and loved to ride her fancy bicycle. She liked it because the wheels were shiny and the basket was big. + +One day while the girl was out riding, it started to rain. She was so sad. She wanted to still ride her fancy bicycle but she couldn't. She had to close it up and go inside. + +The girl was so glad when the rain stopped. She opened her fancy bicycle and jumped on. She rode around the block and had lots of fun. Afterward, she closed the bicycle and put it in the shed. + +The girl was so happy she had her fancy bicycle. She could go for a ride every day. She felt so lucky to have her fun bicycle. The girl was never too far from it, and always close. +Mommy had a special present for Luca. He was excited! He peeled off the wrapping paper and saw a bright red ball. He touched it and felt its softness. His eyes lit up! It was his favorite color! + +Mommy took him outside with the ball. She said it was time to play. Luca threw the ball in the air and caught it. Then he kicked it to Mommy. They both laughed and had so much fun! + +When it was time to go inside, Luca hugged Mommy tight. It had been a fun day. Mommy put the ball on the shelf and gave it a big hug too! She said it needed to dry before they could play with it again. + +Luca was disappointed, but he knew Mommy was right. He looked forward to their next playdate with his new present. He was so excited! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. She was three years old. + +One day, Sue was playing in her room when she had to go to the bathroom. She ran fast across the house to the bathroom. Sue had to pick the right door. + +The bathroom was on the left and the bedroom was on the right. When she picked the left door, Sue had arrived in the bathroom! + +She was happy to go to the bathroom and do her business. Sue wasn't fast enough, however, and her mom had to come in and help her. + +When she was all done, her mom gave her a big hug and said, "Good job picking the bathroom door!" Sue smiled at her mom and gave her a hug. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to do yoga. She went to find her yoga mat, which was hidden in a big box in her room. She found it and laid it out on the floor. She was very excited to begin. + +She got down on the ground and started to move her body. She tried to do all the different positions, but it was so hard. She kept getting stuck and having to start over. + +She was getting really frustrated, so she decided to take a break. She sat down and started to stir a big bowl of soup. As she was stirring, she kept thinking about all the yoga poses she was trying to do. + +Then, she remembered all the times her teacher had told her to keep trying. She felt sorry for giving up so easily, so she decided to keep practicing. Eventually, she was able to do all the poses! + +The little girl was happy and proud of herself that she stuck with it and didn't give up. She knew she could do anything if she didn't give up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very thoughtful. One day, she was walking in a field when she saw a bee. She wanted to get closer to it to see it better. She stretched out her finger, trying to reach the bee, but it flew away. The little girl was not upset. She was still thoughtful and happy. + +She kept walking in the field and saw a big, yellow butterfly. She smiled and stretched out her finger again. She reached the butterfly and it flew around her. She was so excited. She laughed and jumped around, waving her arms in the air. + +Then, she saw a frog in a near-by pond. She carefully walked toward the pond. She reached her finger toward the frog to try to tickle it. The frog jumped away, but the little girl was still happy. + +Finally, she reached for a pretty flower near the pond. She touched the flower petals very gently and smiled. She was so happy she was thoughtful and kind. The little girl had a wonderful day in the field. +Once upon a time there was an old bird. He was very tired and wanted to have a rest. So he lay down in a tree and closed his eyes. All of a sudden, he felt something soft and warm under him. He opened his eyes and saw that he was lying on a feather. It was so fluffy and white. + +The old bird was so happy. He thanked the feather for making him so comfortable. Then he lay back down and enjoyed the rest of his nap. + +After a while, the bird continued on his journey. He was so excited because he had found such a nice place to rest on his travels. He flapped his wings and whistled as he flew away, never forgetting that lovely old feather he had found. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a potato who had a problem. He was very embarrassed. One day, he decided to do something about it. He knew he needed help. He asked his best friend the carrot for help. He told the carrot his problem. The carrot said he had a plan but they needed some time to get ready. + +The next day, they had a plan. They went to the market and bought lots of potatoes. Then they carried them back home. They carefully made them into a big spud. Everyone was so amazed that the potato wasn't embarrassed anymore. + +He was proud of himself and his best friend, the carrot. From that day on, they enjoyed spending time together and having lots of fun. The potato was no longer embarrassed and the carrot was glad that the potato was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted girl named Sally. She was always so eager to learn new things. One day, a special teacher arrived to teach Sally. Sally was so excited to learn. She couldn't wait to start. Every day, Sally and the teacher would learn together. They had so much fun learning together. She was becoming so knowledgeable and understanding. + +At the end of the week, she was so proud of how much she had learned. She thanked her special teacher for arriving and teaching her. Sally continued to be gifted and use her knowledge for many weeks after. +The daddy was walking with his three year old daughter, and they were so excited because it was the day of the big competition. They were ready to win! + +The little girl was eager to try the delicious treats at the competition. Daddy had brought her a special treat that she really wanted. + +When both of them had arrived at the competition, the little girl was so amazed at all the different delicious things. She immediately wanted to try them all. + +Daddy helped her choose one and after trying it, she was so excited that she had won a prize! Daddy was so proud of his daughter. + +After the competition, they celebrated with even more delicious treats and the little girl was so happy with her prize. Daddy gave her a big hug and they both laughed and had the best time. +Once there was a wealthy man who owned a pistol. He had a daughter and he loved her very much. Every day he would take her out for adventures. + +One day, the man decided to leave the pistol at home. He thought it would be safer for his daughter. He said goodbye to the daughter and left for the day. + +He enjoyed his adventure without the pistol, but when he returned home he felt something was wrong. He heard the daughter crying. He asked why she was sad and she told him the pistol was gone. + +The father was very sad too, but he smiled and said, "It's okay. We have each other, and our love will keep us safe." He hugged the daughter and they stayed together all night long. + +The next day the man and the daughter went out to look for the pistol. After an hour of searching, they finally found it. The wealthy man hugged his daughter and said, "I will never forget to bring the pistol when I leave again." + +The father and the daughter hugged and laughed, and they had a wonderful time together. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She had a red sack. Everyday, she liked to spend her time filling it with rocks and pine cones. + +One day, Jane was walking in the woods when she spotted something red sticking out of a bush. She walked closer and saw it was a thin red sack! She bent down to pick it up. It was filled with little acorns. + +Jane was so excited! She decided to spend the rest of her day collecting more acorns for her new sack. She found lots of them and soon she had enough to fill the sack. + +When Jane got home, she showed her mom the red sack. Her mom smiled and said it was a special sack and Jane knew it was true. + +The end. +Once there was a nosy little girl called Milly. One day she wanted to know what was hidden behind her bed. Milly got very curious, so she decided to take a look. She carefully reached underneath her bed and her small hands found something. It was something soft and it made a rustling noise! Milly didn't know what it was so she pulled it out. + +To her surprise, it was a beautiful white veil. She had never seen something so beautiful and sparkly before. Milly held the veil in her arms and carefully unfolded it. As soon as she did, the veil started to tear into pieces. Milly was very sad that she had broken it. + +Suddenly a magical fairy appeared! She spoke in a soft and gentle voice. Calmly, she explained that Milly had discovered an enchanted veil that has been hidden for many years. The fairy said that the veil was very special and that it had many magical powers. + +The fairy told Milly that she could make three wishes with this veil. Milly didn’t think twice and wished for a happy life. She was so happy when the fairy said that her wish would come true! + +Milly thanked the fairy and hugged her tightly. Then, the fairy disappeared into thin air. Milly smiled and thought, things like this only happen in fairy tales! +Once there was a player who wanted to go on an adventure. He was very brave and excited. So he stepped outside his house. + +He walked down a mild street, the sun was warm and the breeze was light. Then he saw a big hill. It was so fun to look at that he decided to step towards it. + +The player started to climb the hill. It was a bit steep but he kept going. As he went higher, the wind got stronger and the view became more beautiful. + +Finally he reached the top of the hill. He looked down and saw the world around him. He felt so proud of himself. + +The player stepped back down the hill, feeling happy and strong. He had accomplished his mission and he was ready for more adventures. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a wild cat. He was a big cat and he loved to explore the world. He always wanted to find something new. One day, he spotted something he had never seen before--a little boy. The boy was looking right at the wild cat. The cat felt scared at first, but then he noticed the boy was smiling and admiring him. The boy was so small and cute that the cat couldn't help but smile back. + +The two stood there looking at each other for a while. Finally, the wild cat decided to go up to the boy and see what he was all about. To the boy's delight, the cat began to rub against his leg! The little boy was very pleased. He started to pet the wild cat and asked him where he was going. The wild cat was so happy that he purred and seemed to answer the boy's question. + +From then on, the little boy and the wild cat would spend lots of time together. The little boy would admire the wild cat's beauty and bravery, and the wild cat would purr and cuddle with the boy. It was a friendship made in heaven. + +THE +Once upon a time there was a nervous bird who lived at the top of a tall tree. The bird trembled with fear every time a big wind blew and the tree shook. But one day the bird decided he was brave enough to explore the nearby forest. + +When he arrived, he noticed that the ground was covered in pretty minerals. He hopped around and picked up as many as he could carry in his little beak. + +But then he heard a loud noise, and the bird trembled in fear. He quickly flew up to the safety of his tall tree. He tucked his collection of minerals away in a secret spot and vowed never to go back again. + +The bird was so nervous he decided to stay in his tree forever. He was happy, and he was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a great big bicycle. It had two pedals, one for each side, and a seat for someone to sit and ride. + +One day, a small child came up to the bicycle and wanted to have a ride. She was so excited! She put both feet on the pedals, and sat on the seat. Then, she put both hands on the handle bars. + +The child was so happy. She began to lift her feet up and down on the pedals. With each lift, the bicycle moved forward. The child was so happy and having a great time. + +She kept on lifting and kept on pedaling until the sun went down. Then, the child went back home, tired but happy. She had a great day with her bicycle. +Once upon a time there was a funny little girl named Sally. Sally wanted to have something special, something fancy. She went to the store to find the perfect item. When she arrived she saw a pretty yellow box with lots of shapes and colors on it. She picked it up and noticed it said 'special treats' on the front. She was so excited. + +When Sally opened the box, she found lots of delicious things to eat. She took a taste of one and it was so yummy. She quickly put everything back in the box and ran home so she could keep them safe. + +When she got there, she saw the box was not safe enough. She went back to the store and asked the store keeper for help. He told her that he had something special to protect her treats - a fancy box with a special lock on it. + +Sally was so happy she ran home with the box and carefully locked it. Now she knew her treats were safe and no one could take them. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a yellow picnic. It was full of yummy food and it looked so fun. Two friends named Sam and Emma wanted to have the picnic, but they had to work out if it was too heavy. + +So Sam and Emma weighed the picnic. They put it on a big scale and watched the needle move. Wow, it weighed a lot! But they still wanted to have the picnic. + +They found a way to make it lighter. They took out some of the food until the picnic weighed the right amount. Then they put it all in a basket and went outside to enjoy the picnic. + +They had lots of fun eating and playing under the tree. The yellow picnic was the best part of their day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Beth. Beth loved her pretty yellow dress. Everyday she would put it on and show it off to everyone. + +But one day, when Beth went to put on her dress, it smelled funny. It wasn't her regular dress smell; it was something smelly! She didn't know what to do. + +Then, she noticed something strange in the corner. It was her dress, rising up in the air! It was flying around the room. Beth just stared in amazement. + +Soon, the dress stopped and came down to the floor. Beth picked it up, and it didn't smell smelly anymore. It smelled just like it used to. + +Beth was so happy that her dress was back to normal. From then on, she always remembered to take good care of her dress, and was very careful not to make it smelly ever again! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Peter. Peter was very tired and he had to find a way to get some sleep. So he decided to go on a journey through the maze. + +As he walked, he yawned and stretched his arms. He passed through the winding passageways and eventually he came to an available room. Inside, Peter found a big comfy bed and he snuggled right in. + +Then, he started to yawn again and soon he was asleep. He snored and dreamed all night long, until morning came and he woke up. + +Peter was glad that he had found a place to rest and he hopped out of bed, ready for a new day. He thanked the available room for giving him a good night's sleep. +Once upon a time there was a very smart reindeer. His name was Rudy. Rudy liked to care for everyone and everything. + +One day, Rudy was taking a walk in the snowy forest. He heard a little noise coming from underneath some snow and saw a baby reindeer stuck in the snow! He quickly used his antlers to dig the baby reindeer out. + +The baby reindeer was thankful to Rudy for caring and saving him. He made a friend with Rudy and the two of them started running around the forest. They had so much fun playing with each other. + +Rudy was happy because he had found a new companion to care for. He would take special care of the small baby reindeer to keep him safe and healthy. + +The happy friends enjoyed playing in the snow and running around in the sunshine, and Rudy was always sure to care of the baby reindeer. + +They would run and play together all day long and Rudy was the smart reindeer who was always looking after his special friend. +There were two old friends, Billy and Mark. They used to play together all the time, but one day they began to quarrel. + +Mark started it by teasing Billy about his hat. Billy shouted at him and soon the two were very angry. They started to run around and yell at each other. + +Just then, Billy's grandma stepped in. She was a very calm and wise old lady. She looked at them both and said, "It's time to stop now." + +Billy and Mark felt ashamed for their quarrel and quickly became quiet. Billy's grandma hugged them both and said, "Don't forget, you are still friends." + +And with that, the quarrel was over. +Once upon a time two friends, Jack and Jill, were walking around their town. They went to the museum and saw so many cool things. + +Jack wanted to get a closer look at an old vase while Jill wanted to climb a big rock. They began to fight over who got to do what. + +After a few moments, they stopped and saw a humble old man on a bench. He smiled and said that they could both do what they wanted. + +So, Jack and Jill looked at the old vase and climbed the big rock. When they were done, the old man gave them both a special treat. + +Jack and Jill thanked the old man for his kind words and humbly left the museum. They learned an important lesson that day, that it's best to work together and not fight. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. Anna was worried because she had lost her favorite toy. She had looked all over the house, but it was nowhere to be seen! That night, Anna went to bed very sadly. + +In the morning, a happy sound woke Anna. It was a ring! Anna followed the sound and saw that it was coming from the living room. When she opened the door she found her toy! + +Anna looked around and saw a long piece of tape stuck to the wall. It had a bell attached to it and it was ringing! Anna had found her toy thanks to the ringing tape! + +Anna was so happy that she hugged the tape, and then hugged her toy. She was no longer worried, and very glad she had found her beloved toy. +The little girl was adventurous and loved to go on different adventures. One day, she heard a beautiful sound coming from outside her window. She ran to the window and saw a flock of birds playing the flute. + +The girl thought it was magic and wanted to join the birds, so she asked her mom to order her a flute. Her mom happily agreed and soon the flute arrived. + +The girl held the flute in excitement and ran to the garden. She played the flute, and the birds flew around her. It was a wonderful adventure, and from that day, she played the flute every day and went on many adventurous journeys. +Once upon a time, there was a flea who was not very clean. He was always dirty and scruffy, and he made everyone else feel embarrassed. He didn't know why the other creatures teased him, or why he was so different. + +One day, the flea decided he wanted to be clean. He wanted to look like the other creatures in the forest. He set off in search of a way to become clean. He soon came across a river that was sparkling in the sunlight. + +The flea jumped into the river and began cleaning himself. He scrubbed his fur and his feet, and he soon started to feel much cleaner. He emerged from the river feeling brand new. + +The other creatures were so surprised that the flea had become so clean. They were no longer embarrassed, and instead, they welcomed him with open arms. The flea was very happy to be accepted. From that day on, the flea remained clean and was accepted by all. +Once upon a time there was a brave little boy. He wanted to walk all the way around the world. So, he started his journey. Every day he would walk and keep going until nightfall. His heart was determined to succeed. + +The little boy walked for many days, facing obstacles and dangers. But he didn't give up. He kept on walking and never stopped. His hard work and determination paid off. + +One day, the little boy made it all the way around the world. He was so very happy and excited. He had achieved his big goal. He jumped up and down in joy. He had been successful! + +The little boy's determination taught us a valuable lesson. If we set big goals and keep on trying, we can all succeed. The brave little boy will always be remembered. +The sun was shining brightly in the sky above the park. Two little children were playing together, one was a boy and one was a girl. She was very charming and he knew it the moment he saw her. + +The girl had a cup of warm cocoa and she offered some to the boy. He thought it tasted delicious and smiled happily. The two of them laughed and chatted for a while, before playing a game of tag in the park. + +The sun soon began to set, and the two little children parted ways. But the boy knew that he would never forget the charming girl with the cocoa. +Once upon a time there was a wife who loved to cook. Every day she would cook delicious meals for her family. One day the wife wanted to cook something special. So she made a hot meal! It was her best meal ever! Everyone loved it. The wife was so happy that she kept cooking hot meals every day. Everyone in the family was so happy and full of energy. The end. +Mum had a big surprise. She had a chubby gift and she wanted to hide it. She asked the little boy to help her. She said, “Let’s hide the gift!†+ +So the little boy and his mum went looking for a place to hide it. They looked in the garden and behind the sofa. They looked in the cupboard and under the bed. + +Finally, the little boy said, “Let’s hide it in the toy box!†So that’s what they did. They put the chubby gift in the toy box, and Mum put a blanket over it. + +Then Mum said, “Let’s not tell anyone else. We need to keep it a secret!†The little boy nodded his head and kept the secret. He was so excited to see what the chubby gift was! +John was only 3 years old, but he already had a big ambition. He wanted to learn to read. His mom suggested a tutor. It was a mild suggestion but John was excited. + +The tutor came to the house and taught John how to read. She was gentle and mild with him. Every day she would suggest a new game or activity to help John learn. Soon John was sounding out words and reading stories. + +John was so proud of himself. He wanted to tell everyone he knew about his new skill. With the help of his tutor John had made a great accomplishment. He was so proud of himself he wanted to keep learning. +The little girl was getting impatient. She wanted to find a name for everything she saw. She looked up to the ceiling. + +"I'm going to call this thing 'a big white ceiling'," she said. + +Next, she looked around the room. She saw a wooden table and said, "I think I'm going to name this table 'the brown one'. + +Then her mom came into the room carrying a big fluffy blanket in her hands. "What do you think should be the name of this furry thing?" she asked her daughter. + +The little girl thought for a moment and said, "I'm going to call it 'the cozy blanket'. I like that name!" + +So, the girl named everything in the room. She was so happy and excited that she could give names to things. What a fun game! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Ben. +He loved to play, and one of his favorite things to do was to sort. +One day, Ben saw a box in his room and he decided to sort through it. +When he opened the box, he found a bright blue crown inside. He was so happy he clapped his hands. +He put on the crown and he went to show mommy and daddy. +Mommy and Daddy said that he was the king now! +Ben smiled and gave them big hugs. +Then, the family went outside and Ben wore the crown the whole day. +He felt so special wearing the blue crown and everybody said he looked so handsome. +He laughed, skipped and played in the sunshine, wearing his very special crown. +At the end of the day, Ben was so tired, but he was so happy too. +He had a wonderful day as the king! +Once upon a time, there was a cow. She was very tired after a long day. She went to the barn and lay down. + +Then she split the milk. Her friends came and drank the milk. They said, "Thank you! This milk is so yummy!" The cow felt happy. + +The cow had a big smile on her face. She was no longer tired. She had done a good job. + +It was time to go to sleep. The cow said goodnight to her friends and closed her eyes. She dreamed of milky days, when she could split her milk with her friends. +One day there was a popular daisy. She was so pretty and everyone wanted to be her friend. She had lots of friends already, but she wanted more. + +So she started an adventure. Every day she tried something new. One day she went for a walk. And the next day she played 'hide and seek'. + +One day she went to the park. She found some other daisies and had so much fun with them. She raced with them and laughed with them. Soon she was very popular with them too. And they all became good friends. + +When the day finished, she said goodbye to all her new friends. She knew they would meet again soon. And that made her very happy. + +The end. +There was a leopard who was very good. He always helped his animal friends. Each morning he would take a stroll through the woods to see what he could do to help. One day however, he stumbled on an old tree root. He quickly recovered, but a nearby deer caught his attention. The deer had fallen into a hole and was struggling to get out. + +The leopard quickly ran over to help. He pushed and pulled on the deer until it was free. The deer thanked the leopard and scampered away. The leopard felt good that he had been able to help his animal friend. + +He continued his walk, but was careful not to stumble again. He wanted to keep helping his friends in the woods. +Once there was a powerful barn. It stood tall and proud with the sun shining down on it. + +Inside the barn was an old man and a young boy. The old man was leaning against the wall and the boy was standing with feet apart. + +The old man had a special box in his hands. He held it up and showed the boy how to use it. Then the old man began to lean on it and the boy watched in amazement as the box began to move faster and faster. + +The old man was powerful, and the barn seemed to bend and sway with his every move. The boy was amazed and began to lean on the box as the old man had done. + +Soon the old man and the boy were having a great time, leaning on the box and making the barn move in all directions. + +The old man and the boy were laughing and having fun until it was time to go. They put the box back and thanked each other for a great time. + +The old man and the boy left the barn smiling, feeling powerful and happy. +Once upon a time there was a big jungle. In the jungle there lived many harmless animals. One day a little monkey made a promise to a big lion. He said, “I promise I will never hurt you!†The lion was very happy with the monkey's promise and the two became friends. + +The monkey and lion played together in the jungle every day. They raced through the trees, played hide and seek and even sang songs. All the other animals in the jungle could see how happy they were. + +One day, the monkey showed the lion a secret place in the jungle. It was a beautiful, peaceful place full of delicious bananas. The monkey said, “This is my promise to you, my friend. As long as we are together, we will always have a special place to play and eat bananas.†+ +The lion and monkey kept their promise and played and ate bananas in the secret place for many years. They were very happy in the jungle, and all the other animals were happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a very bossy delivery man. He had a job to deliver an important package. He had to carry the package from one end of the town to the other. + +The package was heavy and the man was very tired. He had to cross a river when, suddenly, an ink bottle fell out of the package! The ink started spilling all over the man! + +The man was angry and very worried. He was afraid that the package was ruined. He quickly ran to the other side of the town to deliver the package. + +When he arrived, he was relieved that the package was still in one piece. He had been able to deliver the package safely. The man was very happy and he knew he could do it again. +Once there was a red plastic boat. It was small, but so excited to explore the wide blue sea. So, it pushed off the shore and bobbed away. + +But the waves were too big for the boat. The red plastic boat started to struggle. It swayed and rocked, but each time it almost tipped over. + +Suddenly, a big fish swam by. "Hello, boat," said the fish. "Let me help you". + +So, the fish towed the little boat. With the fish's help, the boat slowly made its way back to safety. + +The red plastic boat was happy to be back on shore. It had been a struggle to get there, but it was glad it made it. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She loved to play with her toys and every day she would find a new thing to add. + +One day, she found a special green thing and she knew that it would be the perfect addition. She was so happy that she put it on top of all of her other things. + +Every night, the green thing would sparkle and the little girl would be so excited. It always made her smile when she looked at it. + +The green thing soon became her favorite and she kept adding other things around it to make it even more special. The little girl often hugged the green thing and thanked it for always making her feel so happy. + +The green thing was always there - helping her to smile and play. It was her favorite thing and she wouldn't ever change it. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who dreamed big. Every night she would dream of a life that was full of fun and adventure. She wanted to jump in puddles, run through grass and, most of all, explore the world. + +One day, the little girl decided she wanted to go on a real adventure. She gathered her things and set off, her bag heavy with food, clothes and something special. She walked for miles and miles until, finally, she reached the top of a big hill. + +When she looked out, far below she saw many new things and people. Life in the valley was exciting, with lots of new things to explore and learn. + +The little girl enjoyed her new adventure every day and before long, she was an expert explorer. Life was fun with new things to discover, but it was also sometimes heavy. She had to remember to be careful, stand up for herself and stay safe. + +But the little girl was brave and with every step she made her dream come true. +Once upon a time, there was a daddy who had a very special daughter. Every day, he would spend a lot of time with her, they would laugh and play together. + +On this day, it was especially important that the daughter rest, as she had been running around all day. SoDaddy took her in his arms, up to her bedroom. He tucked her into bed, and gave her a big hug and a kiss goodnight. + +The daughter didn't want to sleep, but Daddy promised her that if she did, something special would happen. So she closed her eyes and began to rest. + +When the daughter woke up, she was very happy; Daddy had made her a big surprise! He had made her a beautiful doll house while she slept. + +The daughter hugged her Daddy and thanked him for the special present. From that day onwards, she always remembered how important it was to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a mean spider that lived in the corner of the room. It was always spinning webs which made very harsh cobwebs. Everyone who saw it disagreed with how messy the cobwebs made the room look. Everyone in the family tried different things to get rid of the spider, but none of them worked. + +One day, the mom put a bowl of water in the corner. She told the spider that it had to move away. The spider didn't want to leave, so it disagreed with the mom. The mom explained that the cobwebs were making the room look too messy and that the spider had to go. But the spider still disagreed. + +Then, a brave little boy decided to help. He grabbed a broom and started to sweep all the cobwebs away. The spider was very unhappy and began to shout at the boy. But the boy was brave and kept sweeping until all the cobwebs were gone. + +The spider grumbled, but it knew it had to move away. It moved to a new place and the room became neat and tidy again. The family was happy and thanked the brave little boy for cleaning up the cobwebs. Everyone agreed that they were glad the spider had gone! +Once upon a time there was a girl who liked to sing. She loved to sing so much that she sang all day long. One day she noticed that her tummy was rumbly. She remembered that she had forgotten to have her snack. So she went to the kitchen to get a cup. + +In the cupboard, there were different cup colors. She chose a colorful cup that was red and yellow. She filled her cup with milk and cookies and then she went back to singing. + +She sang as she sipped her milk and enjoyed her cookies. The cup was so colorful that it made her smile. She felt happy and full when she finished her snack. Then she put the cup in the sink and went back to singing. From then on, she sang a song about her colorful cup each day. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was named Sally, and the other was named Harry. They both lived in a wealthy village and were very happy. + +One day, a threat came to the village. All of the people began to worry. Sally and Harry decided that they had to part ways to be safe from the threat. + +They hugged goodbye and parted. Sally went one way and Harry went the other way. They both looked back at each other sadly before running away. + +Sally and Harry were safe from the threat, but they missed each other so much. They wrote letters back and forth and spoke of one day reuniting in their wealthy village. + +Eventually they were reunited and they celebrated with a big party. Everyone was so happy to be together again. The threat was gone and they were safe in their wealthy village. The two friends were happy to be together again and would never part ways. +John had a big problem. The living room was gloomy. He wanted a new couch to make it brighter. + +So, he ordered one from the store. He was so excited! + +When the delivery arrived, John helped to carry the couch into the living room. He put it in the middle, and it looked just perfect. + +John's mom and dad were so happy. Now, their living room was no longer gloomy. They hugged John and thanked him for the new couch. + +John smiled and said, "You're welcome!" +Once upon a time there was a Mommy and a Daddy who loved each other very much. Every day they hugged and laughed a lot. They loved to do things together - going for walks, playing games and cuddling. They were very patient with each other and they never got angry. + +One night it was raining and cold outside. So Mommy and Daddy ran back inside and smiled at each other. Daddy had an idea. He said he would cover Mommy with love and keep her warm. He wrapped her up in a big blanket and hugged her tight. + +Mommy smiled and thanked Daddy for being so patient and loving. He smiled back and said he wanted to make sure she always felt warm and safe. They stayed like that until it stopped raining, then went to bed happy and very much in love. + +The end. +Once there was an old man who was very kind. He wanted to help his friend on Tuesday, so he invited him over for lunch. + +The man was so excited that his friend was coming. He went to the store and bought some delicious food. He made a yummy sandwich with cheese and tomatoes. + +On Tuesday, his friend arrived and they ate together. The old man was so happy to have him over. They laughed and talked while they ate. + +After lunch, they played games together in the garden. They watched the birds chirping and the sun setting in the sky. + +It was such a fun day. When it was time to say goodbye, the old man invited his friend to come back next Tuesday. His friend said he would be back. + +The old man smiled as his friend waved goodbye. It was a day full of smiles and joy. +Once upon a time there was a kindly old man who liked to help animals. Every day he worked hard to repair things that were broken. + +One day he was out walking when he saw a bird with a broken wing. He was so kind and caring that he stopped to try to help. He carried the bird home in his pocket and worked to repair its wing. + +Once the wing was fixed, the bird thanked the old man by bringing him a box of cereal. The old man was very grateful for the gift. He enjoyed the cereal each and every morning for breakfast. + +The old man and the bird lived happily ever after, thanks to the old man's kind and gentle caring heart. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. Every day, Lucy was thankful she had so many friends in her life. Her favorite thing to do with her friends was to write and recite poems. This was especially fun when Lucy and her friends would write a spicy poem about their adventures together. + +One day, Lucy's friends decided to write and recite a special thank you poem for her. They wrote: "Thank you Lucy, for our many adventures. Thank you for all the fun things we can do. Thank you for being a great friend and always being spicy with us!" + +Lucy was so happy to hear her friends recite the poem. She thanked her friends too, and they all gave each other a big hug. Lucy knew that her friends would always be there for her no matter what. She was so lucky to have such thoughtful and spicy friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a very special blouse. It was pink with white polka dots and ribbons on the sleeves. Everyone wanted to use it. When they asked Amy, she was always too busy to let them borrow it. + +One day, Amy met a new girl at school. The girl saw Amy's blouse and she wanted to use it. But Amy was jealous. She didn't want anyone to use her blouse. + +The next week, there was a party. Amy wore her blouse and looked very pretty. Everyone was jealous. The girl that wanted to use the blouse wished she could too. + +But it was Amy's blouse and she chose to keep it all to herself. And that's how Amy learned that she should be proud of her things and never let anyone use them without her say-so. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sue. Sue played happily in her garden. She liked to smile at the birds and look at the flowers. + +One day, Sue decided to go inside and find something fun. As she walked in, she saw a big mirror in the hallway. She moved closer to it, and looked at her reflection. She smiled, and her reflection smiled back. + +Sue slowly leaned in closer and closer to the mirror, and noticed that it was warm. She felt calm and relaxed. + +Suddenly, Sue realised that her mum was standing behind her. Sue smiled at her mum and said, “Thank-you.†Her mum smiled and said, “You’re very welcome. I'm so grateful that you can enjoy this special moment here at home.†+ +Sue and her mum enjoyed this special moment together. Sue looked in the mirror and smiled, feeling relaxed and happy. +Once upon a time there was a clever fireman named Joe. Joe had a problem, he needed to borrow some money. He didn't know what to do, so he went to ask his friends for help. + +Joe asked the farmer if he could borrow some cash but the farmer said no. Joe was disappointed, but he didn't give up. He kept on looking for someone who could help him. + +Joe went to the teacher and asked if he could borrow some money, but the teacher said no too. Joe was feeling sad, but then he had a clever idea. He went to the shopkeeper and said, "Please, can I borrow some money?" + +The shopkeeper was very kind and lent Joe the money he needed. Joe was so happy, he thanked the shopkeeper and went back home. From now on, Joe was sure to save his own money so he could avoid borrowing in the future. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a car. It was a really big car and it liked to spin around. Every day, it would spin faster and faster. + +One day, the car was feeling a bit messy. It was covered in dirt and leaves and it looked like a big mess. The car wanted to make itself look better so it decided to spin around really fast. It spun and it spun until the dirt and leaves blew off and the car looked nice and clean again. + +The car was so happy. It spun around and around until it was tired from all the spinning. Then it settled down and had a nice nap. +The boy couldn't sit still all day. He was restless. He thought about all the things he wanted to do. + +Suddenly, he saw an old club lying on the ground. The club was made of wood and it was very special to the boy. He picked it up and started running. + +He ran to the park and went to the slide. He put the club down and went up to the top. Then he slid down the slide! + +He slide all the way to the bottom and he felt so happy. He looked up at the club and grinned. + +He ran back to the club and carefully picked it back up. Then, the boy took the club home with him. He was no longer restless - he had a new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a weak boy who had a fun day. This fun day included a taxi ride. The boy was so excited. He had never ridden in a taxi before and the ride was so fun! + +The taxi driver was very nice. He drove around for a long time, so the boy got to see many things. He saw big buildings, small houses, people walking and trees all along the way. + +Finally, the taxi stopped in front of a big house. The driver got out and opened the door. The boy thanked the man, then hopped out and skipped up to the house. + +The boy had such a fun day, and the ride in the taxi was the best part. He knew that he would never forget it. +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Lucy. She was very happy. + +One day, she was playing in her room. She had lots of clothes. She liked wearing different clothes every day. + +She had a special dress. It was pink and sparkly. She put it on and twirled around. She felt even happier. + +Lucy liked dancing around in her dress so much that she became a princess. She laughed and smiled and was very happy in her dress. + +Lucy kept the dress and kept dancing and spinning around. She was always so happy when she had on the special dress. It was always a fun day when Lucy became a princess! +Once there was an honest fox. He wanted to find some friends to have adventures with! So he went off into the forest looking. + +He soon came across another fox. The fox asked him if he wanted to play. The honest fox said yes and let the other fox play with him. + +Together, the two foxes explored the forest and found lots of exciting things. They let Bluejays land on their noses, chased fireflies through the night, tumbled down rolling hills, and ate lots of yummy food. + +The two friends had so much fun, they promised to let each other come play again soon. The honest fox was so happy to have made a new friend. They stayed together till the sun set. Then, the Honest fox let his new friend go home and said goodbye. +Once there was a cute little girl called Emily. Every day Emily liked to play in her garden. She liked to look at all the pretty flowers and the new plants. She also liked to help her mum load the wheelbarrow with soil and water. + +One day, Emily wanted to plant something special in her garden. She had seen some beautiful tiny pink flowers in a garden centre and asked her mum if she could buy them. Her mum said yes and they loaded the wheelbarrow with the flowers and brought them back home. + +Emily chose a sunny spot in the garden and loaded the soil into a pot. Then she sprinkled the flowers very carefully in the soil and watered them. She couldn't wait to see how they grew. + +Finally, when the tiny pink flowers started to grow, Emily was so proud of her cute little garden. She was so happy, she ran and showed her mum proudly what she had made. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Jack. He always liked to bring his toys to the park to show his friends. One day, Jack decided to bring his brand new toy elephant to the park. As he arrived, Jack saw a big and tough creature with a huge mouth. It was a dinosaur! + +Jack and the dinosaur became playmates. They ran around the park, chasing each other and having lots of fun. Jack was excited to show his new toy elephant to the dinosaur. + +When Jack showed the dinosaur his elephant, the dinosaur's mouth opened wide in surprise. The dinosaur wanted to play with the elephant, but it was too tough for its teeth! The dinosaur was disappointed and started to cry. + +Jack was sad too. He knew the dinosaur wanted to play and he didn't want it to cry. That's when he had an idea! He quickly got a stick from a tree and the dinosaur used it to play with the elephant. + +The dinosaur was so happy! It ran around the park with the stick, pretending it was the elephant. Jack and the dinosaur continued to play, and they were both very happy. +There was a man. He wanted to build something special. He had a hose and he wanted to use it. Suddenly, he saw a dangerous snake. It had big, sharp teeth. He was scared, but he kept building. He sprayed water from the hose. He sprayed and sprayed and sprayed. Then the dangerous snake ran away and the man was safe. He finished building his special place and he was very proud. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sam and Sarah. They loved playing together and always had lots of fun. + +One day Sarah went to visit her grandma. She brought a big fat cake to share with her. When Sam found out he was sad because he wanted to eat the yummy cake with Sarah. + +When Sarah came home she had a big surprise for Sam. She had brought him a big fat cake too! Sam was so happy he gave Sarah a big hug. + +But the next day Sam was sad again. He was missing his friend Sarah. He wanted to hug her and eat cake with her. He knew it wouldn't be the same without her. +Once there was a little girl. She was only three years old and she had a special rock. It was a pretty rock with lots of colors. She liked to carry it around everywhere she went. + +One day, she was playing in the garden. Her mom and dad were in the kitchen talking. Suddenly, the girl had an idea! She wanted to share her pretty rock with them. + +She ran into the kitchen and shouted, "Look at my rock!" She put it on the table and showed it to her parents. They said, "Wow, what a beautiful rock! Where did you get it?" + +The girl said, "I found it in the garden. Can I share it with you?" Her parents said, "Yes, of course. You can share it with us." + +The girl was so happy. She smiled and hugged her rock tight. From then on, the little girl always shared her pretty rock when she found something special. +Once there was a wide river in a meadow. It was so wide that Sarah couldn't see across it. She wanted to cross it, so she thought and thought, until she came up with an idea. + +She took a teaspoon and started to scoop out the river. She filled the teaspoon with water and then emptied it on the side of the river. She kept scooping and emptying the teaspoon until she finished. The river was gone and Sarah had built a bridge! + +She was so excited that she danced across the bridge, and soon she was on the other side of the river. She had crossed the river and accomplished her goal! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Susie who loved exploring new places. One day, she was visiting her friends house and decided to go on an adventure. She followed her friend down the hallway and into another room. + +It was an amazing room. There were so many colours and shapes to explore. There were bright paintings on the wall and lots of different toys scattered around. Susie was so excited that she started to run around the room. + +Suddenly, Susie noticed something different. At the back of the room, there was a tiny door. It was very small, but it seemed to be calling out to her. She followed her instinct and opened the door. + +To her surprise, behind the door there was an even bigger room. This room was filled with beautiful things that Susie had never seen before. She watched as her friend walked in and started to explore. Susie wanted to do the same, so she followed her friend and they discovered new and exciting things together. + +Susie had a lot of fun, but she also learned something new. She learned that following your instincts can lead to amazing places. Since then, Susie and her friends have been exploring together and always look for the tiny doors that can lead to amazing things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who decided to go camping. She had a tent and she set it up in the middle of the field. She wanted to have a party so she invited some of her friends. Her friends arrived and they all started to play. They sang, danced and laughed. + +They even decided to spin around the tent. Everyone held hands and spun round and round and round. They were spinning so fast that everyone started to giggle uncontrollably. The air was filled with joy and laughter. + +After a while, the spinning stopped and everyone sat down to rest. They thought it was so much fun. They all thanked the little girl for the wonderful idea to spin around the tent. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who wanted to go to a meeting. She was confused about what to do and so she asked her mommy for help. + +"Mommy, can you tell me what to do about the meeting?" she asked. + +Her Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, I can tell you sweetheart. You need to go to the meeting and listen carefully. Then you can ask questions if you are still confused." + +The little girl eagerly went off to the meeting. She was a bit scared but she was also excited to find out what the meeting was all about. + +At the meeting, the girl listened carefully and asked questions if anything was confusing. By the end of the meeting, she had learned lots of new things! + +The little girl thanked her Mommy for helping her and was no longer confused. She was so happy she had gone to the meeting! +Once upon a time there was a kind boy. His name was Mike. One day Mike wanted to join in the fun. So, he saw a bunch of kids playing a game. He asked if he could join them. + +The kids said yes and gave Mike a big smile. They showed him how to play the game. Then, one of the kids said “If you join us, you get candy!†Mike was so happy! + +He played the game with the kids and was so kind and helpful. At the end, the kids gave Mike a bag of candy as a thank-you for joining in. + +Mike was so excited and thanked the kids for the candy. When he went home he enjoyed all of the candy with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Ben. Ben had a very busy life. Every day he would rush around doing his chores and then play with his friends. But Ben would forget things. He would forget to pick up his toys or put away his clothes. + +One day, Ben's mom gave him a helpful reminder. She said, "If you forget something, just stop for a moment and remember what you were supposed to do." Ben tried it and it worked! Every time he forgot something, he would take a pause to remember it. + +Soon, Ben noticed that this helpful reminder made his life a lot easier. He no longer rushed around, forgetting to do things. Now Ben remembers almost everything and enjoys his life more each day! +Once there was a girl whose name was Jasmine. Every day she would park her car in a special spot. One day, when she was parking her car, she noticed a nail on the ground. She felt compassionate towards the nail and decided to pick it up and put it in her pocket. + +When Jasmine returned home, she took out the nail and thought of a craft she could make with it. She decided to make a beautiful necklace. She used some string and colorful beads and carefully fastened the nail to the end of the necklace. + +Jasmine wore the necklace all the time. Whenever she saw a nail on the ground, she would pick it up, remembering how she had been kind and compassionate and had made something special. +Today, two brothers went outside to play. The sky was bright and the sun was shining. There were lots of big fat clouds. + +First, the brothers played with their toys. Then, one of the brothers decided to shoot an arrow at the clouds. He had a special bow and arrow set. He pointed the bow up at the sky and pulled back the string. He let go and the arrow flew up into the clouds. + +The other brother saw what happened and wanted to shoot an arrow, too. He found another arrow and took aim. He pulled back the string and then let go! His arrow flew high into the sky and hit one of the big fat clouds. The arrow disappeared into the fluffy cloud. + +The brothers laughed, they had so much fun shooting arrows at the clouds. The older brother said it was time to go inside. The brothers packed up their toys and went inside for dinner, talking about their fun game. +Mike was proud. He had just won a race on the road. Everyone was congratulating him, and he was very happy. Then, his mom came to him with a big hug. She said she was so proud of him for doing such a good job. Mike felt even more proud. + +Next, Mike turned to hug his dad. He said he was very proud of his little boy. Mike smiled and hugged his dad even tighter. They laughed and hugged even more. + +Mike was feeling so happy and proud. He had done a great job on the road and his family was very proud of him. He felt warm and safe in their hugs. Mike knew he could always count on his family's hugs. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She had a dream to go through a tunnel. The tunnel was dry and it looked very long. The girl wanted to go through the tunnel but she was very scared. + +The girl took a deep breath and took one step in the tunnel. It was very hard but she kept walking. She kept walking and walking but the tunnel seemed to never end. + +The girl started to get very tired. She didn't want to give up but she was struggling to keep going. Finally, after a long time, the girl made it to the end of the tunnel. She felt so happy and relieved. + +The girl had made it. She had gone through the dry and long tunnel, and she had done it by herself. She was so proud of herself for not giving up and for struggling until the end of the tunnel. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to know the truth. He wondered and asked many adults, but none of them could tell him the truth. He was feeling very confused. + +One day, the little boy stumbled upon an old man. The man had the answer the little boy was looking for. He said to the boy, “The truth is in your heart. It is not something you can find out there, it is something you will find inside.†+ +The little boy was so excited to hear this. He felt like he had the key to unlock the secret. But the little boy was also a bit foolish. He thought he knew everything and started to make decisions that were not so wise. + +But the little boy soon realized that being foolish will only make his truth even harder to find. He remembered what the old man told him and he started to make better choices. He looked deep inside and that's when he found the truth he was looking for. +Once upon a time, there was a famous man named Dan. He went to the store to buy a new bag. He had to pay lots of money for it. Dan was so excited. He took his new bag home and showed it to all his friends. They all thought it was so pretty and they said Dan had paid a lot of money for it. + +Dan took his bag everywhere he went. He was very happy and proud of it. He even took it to the beach. Everyone on the beach said, "Wow! Look at Dan's bag. It is so special and famous." All of the people were so impressed and asked Dan where he got it. Dan smiled and said, "I paid for it at the store." Everyone clapped and cheered for Dan. + +From that day on, Dan was very famous. He always had his special bag with him. He was so happy he had decided to pay for it. +Once upon a time there was a small boy named Jack. One day, Jack was really hungry and he wanted something to eat. + +He walked over to the fridge and opened the door. He looked at all the food inside and started to think. After a long time, Jack closed the door and turned around. + +He decided to make something yummy. Jack got out the big pot and some meat. He put the meat in the pot and added some water. Then, he turned on the stove and waited for the meat to cook. + +The meat cooked for a long time until it was soft and juicy. Jack turned off the heat on the stove and brought his delicious meal over to the table. + +Jack was so happy to eat the yummy, juicy meat. He ate it all up and was so happy that he turned a little dance around the room! + +THE +Once upon a time, there was a wild cat. The cat had big green eyes and loved to play. One day, the cat jumped up to the top of a cupboard. All of a sudden, the cupboard shook and loud noises came from inside! The cat was so scared, it slapped its paws against the door! + +The cupboard door opened and out came a dog. The cat was very surprised! The dog barked and ran around the room. The cat was so scared it furrowed its tail and ran away. + +But behind the cupboard, the cat found a yummy surprise! There was a bowl full of crunchy and delicious treats! The cat ate all the treats and was so happy. + +The cat rolled around in the wild grass and thought about its adventure. It would never forget about the slap, the cupboard, and the wild fun it had! +Once upon a time, there was a little olive. The olive was blue, and it wanted to do something special with its life. So, it set off to find its purpose. + +The olive went all around the world, looking for its special task. Every day, it searched in the sky, on the ground, and in the ocean. Nothing seemed quite right though, until one day, it made a new friend. His name was Success. + +Success told the olive that the most important thing was to try hard at whatever it did. The olive decided to take the advice, and so it did its best at everything it attempted. Every day, it went farther and farther, and eventually one day it made it. The little blue olive had succeeded! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tim and Jenny. They were very glad to be together. They decided to go to a restaurant. + +When they arrived at the restaurant, Tim went inside to find a table. He saw a big table with lots of chairs and he waved at Jenny to come inside. They both sat down in the chairs and smiled at each other. + +The waiter came over to show them the menu. Tim was very happy when he saw all the delicious food. Jenny also picked out her favorite food. + +The waiter took their orders and brought them their food. Tim and Jenny ate it all up and were very glad. They thanked the waiter and paid their bill. + +As they left the restaurant, they waved goodbye and went home. They had a fun time and were glad they went to the restaurant. +Once, there was a smart girl. She had a very special plate. Every day, the girl loved to put a letter in the plate and mail it. + +One day, the girl put a letter with her special plate in the mail. She was very excited. + +The plate got sent all around the world. When the plate was sent back, it had lots of stickers on it. + +The smart girl was so happy to get her special plate back. Now, her plate was even more special than before. + +Every day, the girl still mails letters with her special plate. She loves it so much! +Once there was a little girl. She loved to celebrate. She always made sure to celebrate special nights. + +One night it was very dark outside. It was a terrible night. There were no stars, the moon was hiding and it was very windy. The girl was scared. But then, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky. The girl smiled. + +She gathered some of her toys and they all began to celebrate. The girl danced and sang with her toys and the wind helped her move. Then, they made a big group hug and laughed together. + +The rainbow was still glowing and the little girl was no longer scared. She was excited and happy to be celebrating the beautiful and special night. +Once upon a time, there was a match. His name was Polisher. He was very serious and liked to stay busy. He'd spend days polishing the walls and floors of his house. + +One day, Polisher met a new friend. His name was Matcher. He liked to play and wasn't very serious. But he was very helpful. He helped polish the floors and walls with Polisher. + +The two friends worked hard and eventually made the entire house sparkle and shine. Everyone who lived in the house was so happy. + +Polisher and Matcher became great friends. They were very serious about their work, but also had lots of fun and laughs. And every day, they would work together to polish the walls and floors! +Once upon a time there was a pig who lived in the forest. He was a very happy pig. He liked to roll around in the mud and play all day. One day, the pig saw something dangerous in the forest. It made him very scared. He ran to his pig friend and asked, "What should I do?". + +His pig friend said, "Let's not go near it. We should stay away." The pig listened and stayed away from the danger. He was happy that he was safe. + +One day a person came to the forest and asked the pig, "Can I pet you?" The pig didn't know what to do. He looked to his pig friend for help. His pig friend said, "If you want to, you can allow him to pet you." + +The pig was nervous, but he decided to allow the person to pet him. He found out that the person was nice, and he wasn't dangerous at all. From then on the pig and the person became friends. The pig was happy to have a new friend! +Once upon a time there was a man who had a mustache. He walked around town and admired the people he saw. One day he noticed a flexible woman standing in the park. He thought she was so beautiful that he wanted to be just like her. + +He made a plan. He decided to wear a colorful shirt to match her flexible body. He also bought a big mustache so he could look even more like her. + +The man tried to stand just like the woman did - tall, flexible, and with a nice mustache! Everyone laughed and said it looked so silly. But the man liked it. He felt like he could stand up for himself and show everyone that he was flexible, just like the woman in the park. + +The man decided that he liked wearing his mustache and colorful shirt. The more he wore them, the more he felt like he could stand up for himself. He was proud of his flexible spirit, and the mustache was a reminder that he should always stay flexible, no matter what. +Once upon a time there was a mighty shelf, and it lived in a garden. Every day the shelf would stretch and stretch its legs, trying to reach the sun. But it wasn't quite tall enough, and it frustrated the shelf. + +One day, something amazing happened. A big, friendly bear stepped into the garden and saw the shelf stretching. The bear smiled and stepped close to it. With one mighty stretch and a quick nod of its head, the bear lifted the shelf up high into the air. + +The shelf was so happy to feel the sun on its back for the first time! It stood there for hours, soaking up the warm rays. After that magical moment, the shelf never had to stretch its legs for the sun again. + +The mighty shelf and the friendly bear became the best of friends. Every day after that, the shelf spent its time in the garden playing with the bear. It was a happy ending for both of them! +Once upon a time, there was a baby bird. The bird was so small and happy. She sung and hopped around, looking for something to do. One day, she spotted a big tree and decided to rest there. She stayed very still and closed her eyes. + +After some time, she started to feel an itch. The baby bird sensed that it was coming from the tree. She hopped back to get a better look and noticed a nest. She smiled and slowly climbed in. + +Inside the nest it was soft and warm. She found the perfect spot and curled up. The itch was gone and the bird was very happy. + +The baby bird slept for a long time. When she woke up she felt so much better and hopped away to find more adventures! +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl named Sarah. She loved to play in her garden and pick flowers. One day, Sarah wanted to wear her favorite dress. But, when she tried it on, she noticed it was broken! Sarah was very sad. She asked her mom to help her. + +Her mom was an honest lady. She promised Sarah that she would help her fix the dress. They worked together to sew it up and make it look better. After a while, the dress was as good as new! + +Sarah was so happy. She thanked her mom and put on her dress. She felt like she was the prettiest little girl in the world. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a funny hare called Hop. He was always very curious and one day he decided he wanted to race. He asked if any of his friends wanted to join, but they all said no. So he set off all alone and raced through the forest. + +Hop ran and ran until he got to the west. He kept running and running until he reached a big hill. He looked around for something to race, but there was nothing. Then, he noticed a funny looking snail on the ground. Hop thought this would be the perfect race! + +He asked the snail if he wanted to race, and the snail said yes! So they both lined up at the bottom of the hill and began their race. Hop went fast and the snail went slow, but little by little the snail started to catch up with Hop. + +Eventually, the snail passed Hop and won the race. Hop couldn't believe it! He was so surprised and excited. Hop and the snail ended up being friends and they raced every day, always in the west. +Mum and Dad were getting ready for a holiday. They unpack the car and brought out lots of things. Inside was a big box, and Mum said it had something special that was for the little girl. + +The little girl was very excited and couldn't wait to see what was inside. Carefully, she started to unpack, first taking out some clothes. Then, at the bottom, she saw a shiny tooth! It was all sparkly and white, and it was a perfect fit for the little girl's mouth. + +Mum and Dad said that the tooth needed to be taken good care of. They showed her how to brush it, using the dry little brush. She brushed up and down and around, and the tooth got very clean and shiny. + +The little girl was so happy with her new tooth and couldn't wait to show it off to her friends! +Once upon a time, there was a jolly fly. The fly liked to watch the world around him. One day, he saw a happy bee buzzing around in the garden. He watched her carefully as she flew around the flowers, gathering nectar. The fly began to have a fun idea, so he flew up to the bee and asked if she wanted to play a game. The bee agreed. The game was very simple - they had to fly around the garden as fast as they could. The bee started off quickly, but the fly was determined to keep up. He watched her closely, flapping his wings as hard as he could. Finally, the bee decided the fly had done a good job and they had lots of fun. They flew around the garden for the rest of the day, laughing and joking. It was a jolly day for the fly and the bee! +Once upon a time there was a lucky family who had a really cool refrigerator. It was shiny and sleek with lots of doors and shelves. Every day, the family would organize the refrigerator so it was neat and tidy. They would arrange all of the food, drinks and snacks in the correct spots. The family was very proud of their organized refrigerator. + +One day, the family was especially lucky. They opened the refrigerator and found lots of yummy treats! There were deliciously sweet cookies, cold chocolate milk, and lots of colorful fruits and veggies. They couldn't believe their luck! + +So the family chose one special treat for each family member. They took a cookie for mum, some chocolate milk for dad, oranges for baby brother and carrots for puppy! Everyone was so excited! They each got to enjoy something special and delicious. + +The family was so happy that they decided to continue organizing their refrigerator every day. That way, they could find the best treats and snacks quickly and easily. And they were always lucky enough to find something yummy! +Once upon a time there was a gifted girl named Julie. She was three years old and full of energy. Every day she would wander around her bedroom, looking for something fun to do. + +One day, Julie found a box of costumes under her bed. She was so excited, she couldn’t believe her luck! She quickly gathered up the costumes and threw them on. + +Julie wandered around the room, dancing, spinning, and twirling. She felt so happy in the costumes, like she was a princess! + +Julie began to explore her room while wearing the costumes, pretending she was traveling to a new and exciting place. She pretended to go on a journey in a faraway land, going on all kinds of amazing adventures. + +After some time, Julie finally got tired and took her costumes off. She put them back in the box and tucked them away where she had found them. Then she wandered back to her bed, feeling happy with all the wonderful things she had done in her bedroom. +Once there was a hunter who was feeling very worried. He was scared that he would never catch any animals. So he set out at daybreak and searched the forest. He was looking under bushes and behind rocks, but he couldn't find anything. + +After a while, he sat down and rested. He began to feel comfortable and he wasn't so worried anymore. He sat still and before he knew it he heard a noise. He peeked around the tree he was sitting by and saw a big, fat rabbit! + +The hunter felt so pleased. He slowly crept up and just as he was about to grab the rabbit, it saw him and hopped away. The hunter felt a little sad, but he knew he would have more luck next time. He smiled and went back home feeling very comfortable. +One day, Millie and her Mommy were walking by the park. Millie saw a stranger. She was a bit scared, so she hid behind Mommy. But then the stranger smiled and waved. Millie thought the stranger looked nice, so she waved back. + +Mommy and Millie started to walk again. Then the stranger started to follow them. Millie got scared again, but Mommy smiled and waved. The stranger waved back. Millie waved too. + +Mommy said to the stranger, "Do you want to walk with us?" The stranger nodded and smiled. Millie and the stranger kept walking together. Millie and the stranger laughed and waved at the birds in the trees. It was so much fun walking with the nice stranger! +Once upon a time there was a tiger who had a very special style. Everywhere she went, people would admire it. One day, the tiger was in a big field and felt a bit scared. Then she remembered something her mother had taught her: when you feel scared, you can release your worries and feel safe. + +So the tiger took a deep breath and slowly released the worries from her mind. She kept breathing deeply until she felt safe. Soon, her special style was back and she was ready to explore the field. + +The tiger suddenly spotted some friendly animals and was excited to play with them. She showed them her special style and they were all amazed. With every laugh and every new friend, she felt more and more safe. + +The tiger returned home that night feeling content, having released her worries and shared her special style with her new friends. And she knew that no matter what happened, she could always release her worries and feel safe. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow house. It had a roof, so it could keep the rain out. One day, the family that lived in it wanted to do something special. + +They set out to make the yellow house even better. So they got some paint and brushes, and they began to paint the roof. They painted it all yellow - bright and shiny yellow. + +When they finished, everyone clapped their hands. It looked so nice, even the birds stopped to look. The family was so proud of their yellow roof. + +Sometimes, the family would set out a blanket. Then they would lay down and look up at the yellow roof. It was so pretty and it made them very happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a parent who had a very special day planned. They wanted to take their little one to the beach. It was a sunny, warm day. + +The parent and the little one laughed and played all day. The little one even went into the water. Soon they got tired and it started to rain. They were cold and wet. + +The parent and the little one ran as fast as they could, but they still got wet. They made it to their car and jumped inside. They were safe and dry, but still cold and wet. + +And then, the parent accidentally dropped their keys. They fell outside and were wet. The parent was scared, but then the little one said, “I can get them!â€. The little one ran outside and grabbed the keys. The parent hugged the little one and they drove home. +Joe and his mom were walking in the park when they saw a man. Joe liked the man because he had a hat that was bright yellow. Joe pointed to the man's hat and said, "Mom! Look at the man's hat!" + +His mom smiled and pointed at the man's bag. "That looks heavy", she said. Joe looked to see what was inside. It was full of rocks! The man had been looking for heavy rocks to help build his fort. + +Joe thought it was really cool that the man was using rocks to build his fort. Joe had never seen anyone do that before. He watched as the man took out some rope and tied the rocks together really tight. + +Joe and his mom stayed in the park to watch the man finish his fort. He worked really hard, and when he was done, his fort was really strong! Joe was so proud. He smiled and gave the man a thumbs up. + +The man smiled back and thanked Joe and his mom for being so patient. Joe was so happy to see the man's fort. He knew that it would be strong and solid! +One day, Tommy was walking through the park. He was looking at all the trees, which were tall and green. Suddenly, he saw something shiny on the ground. He reached down and picked up the trophy. After looking at it closely, he remembered that he had won the trophy in a race at school. + +Tommy was very proud and he wanted to show his parents. But when he arrived home, he forgot all about the trophy. He was so busy playing that he put it down and forgot about it. + +The next day, Tommy remembered the trophy and he went back to the park to look for it. He searched and searched, but he couldn't find it. He looked for a long time, until the sun went down. Eventually, he had to go home sadly without the green trophy. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore new places. One day her parents said they were going on a trip! Lily was so excited and she couldn't wait to go. + +She packed her luggage carefully. It was packed with lots of snacks and her favorite doll. She couldn't wait to try the different food that she would taste on her journey. + +When they got on the plane, Lily was a bit nervous. But she felt calm after listening to the soft music that was playing. Many hours went by and they finally arrived at their destination. + +Lily was amazed at the new sights and smells. But her favorite thing to do was to try the different foods. She savoured the sweet taste of the desserts, enjoyed the tangy taste of the citrus fruits and slurped the creamy taste of milkshakes. She was even brave enough to try some spicy foods! + +Lily was so happy with the new taste experiences she had and she had definitely earned a journey of a lifetime. +Once upon a time, there was a happy wheel. It was a round wheel made from wood and rubber. It had a shiny rim that glittered in the sun. + +Every day, the wheel would serve many people. It carried them around the town, up and down the hills, and took them to the park. People would smile as the wheel spun around and around. + +One day, a three year old boy wanted to try the wheel. He asked his mum for permission and she agreed. He hopped onto the wheel and smiled. The wheel served the boy around the town. It spun faster and faster and the boy laughed with happiness. + +The wheel was glad to serve the boy, and it took him to many places. Together they shared lots of laughs and happy memories. + +The end. +Stanley and his mom were in the kitchen cookin. They were getting ready to make some delicious pasta. Stanley grabbed a yellow squash from the fridge and began to cut it. He squeezed it with his hand to make sure it was ripe. His mom smiled at him and said, "Now we just need to cook the pasta". + +Stanley and his mom put a pot of water on the stove and added a pinch of salt. They both watched as the noodles began to bubble and plop in the pot. Stanley threw some yellow cheese on top and stirred them around. The air filled with the smell of garlic and butter. + +Finally, Stanley and his mom scooped the pasta into their plates. Stanley grabbed the spoon and began to twirl the noodles around. He squeezed some of the noodles between his fingers and was happy to see them so soft. Then, he took a big bite of the steaming hot pasta. Mmm! It was so tasty! Stanley smiled and said,"This pasta is amazing!", and his mom smiled too. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very happy and always cared for everyone. One day she was walking home from school when she saw something shiny in a bush. She looked closer and saw it was a melon. She took the melon with her and brought it home to show her parents. + +When she got home, Lucy's mom and dad said the melon was spoiled. Lucy was very sad but still cared for the melon. She thought about how she could fix it, so she decided to cut it up and put it in a salad. + +The next morning, she took the salad to school and shared it with her friends. Her friends were so happy because the melon was really yummy. + +Lucy smiled because she was happy that she could make everyone else happy by caring for the spoiled melon. +Cindy had a new eraser. It was bright blue and super squishy. Her brother wanted to poke it, so she said yes. But, he was clumsy. He poked it much too hard. Then, the eraser went flying across the room. Cindy got angry and started to cry. + +Her mom came over and asked what happened. Cindy told her about the eraser. Mom said not to worry and gave Cindy a hug. Then, mom went across the room and picked up the eraser. She carefully put it back in Cindy's hand. + +Now, Cindy and her brother are more careful about pokin erasers. They make sure to poke softly, so no erasers get hurt again. +Once upon a time there was a small girl. She saw something shiny and exciting. She reached for it and it zigzagged away! She was determined to get it and started to pinch it in her hands. She followed it and followed it until it was hidden under a big rock. She lifted the rock and there it was - a beautiful star! The small girl smiled and was so happy. She thanked the star for the wonderful surprise. The star smiled back and flew away into the night sky. +Once upon a time, there was a kangaroo who loved to explore. One day, while hopping around, she suddenly had a wonderful idea! She wanted to soar in the sky. + +So she quickly looked around to make sure no one was watching and then she jumped as high as she could. + +At first, she thought it was weird because she had never done this before. But then she felt something amazing - she was soaring! + +She leapt higher and higher in the sky, feeling so free and happy. Eventually, she soared all the way up to the clouds where she could look down on her world from up above. + +It was one of the most magical moments she'd ever experienced. And every now and then, the kangaroo still loves to soar in the sky! +Mum and Dad were having a special day. They needed a reliable helper. So, they found one! He was called Tom. Tom came to the house to serve them. + +Mum and Dad gave Tom lots of things to do. Tom did them all quickly and carefully. Mum and Dad were very pleased. + +At the end of the day, Mum and Dad gave Tom a big tip. Tom was very happy to receive it. He said thank you very much and he promised to keep serving them. + +Mum and Dad were so pleased with Tom's reliability. They said they would recommend him to all their friends! +Once there was a gray hippo and it was entering a new place. It was walking on two feet, just like a person. It looked all around, curious about the new area. All of a sudden, it saw a big tree with a bunch of foods that it had never smelled before! + +The hippo went closer and tried a few pieces. They were sweet and delicious! The hippo enjoyed the sweetness and felt like it could stay in this new place forever. + +The hippo kept exploring the area and soon came across a small pond. It was so happy that it decided to enter the water. The hippo enjoyed the coolness of the water and swam around, splashing and playing. After a while, it got out of the pond and shook off the water. It was feeling happy that it had found a place that it liked. + +The hippo had so much fun exploring the area and making new friends. The gray hippo had a great day and was ready to go back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. He was very adventurous. One day, he was walking through the park when he saw a tire lying on the ground. He walked over to it and held it tight in his hands. + +Max spun the tire around in circles, feeling the thrill of the wind on his face. He kept spinning the tire faster and faster. Max felt brave and strong! He even started doing tricks with the tire, like lifting it up in the air and spinning it around his body. + +Max kept having fun with the tire until it was time to go home. He very carefully held it in his arms and went home. + +Max was so proud of himself for being so adventurous and having such a fun time with the tire. He decided to keep the tire, so he found a special place to put it. From then on, whenever he wanted to have an adventure, he only had to pick up the tire and go. +Once there was a special flower. It was the most unique flower in the whole world. The flower was green and orange and it was the only one of its kind. Its petals shone like the sun. + +One day, a little girl wanted to make the flower her own. She searched and searched until she found the perfect thing to match. It was a sparkling yellow ribbon. She carefully placed the ribbon around the flower until it looked perfectly matched. + +The little girl had finally made something that was totally unique. She gave the flower to her mom with a huge smile on her face. Mom said it was the most beautiful flower she had ever seen! They both laughed as they admired the matched flower together. +It was a hot day and the sky was blue. Suddenly, the sky changed. There was thunder. The sky was dark and thunder made a loud noise. The people were scared but they were also patient. They waited for the thunder to stop. + +Then, it started to rain. The rain was gentle and cool. The people felt better now and they were happy. They were patient and waited until the thunder and rain stopped. + +When the rain stopped, the sun started to shine. The sky was brighter and the people could see the rainbow. They smiled at the beautiful rainbow. Everyone cheered and cheered. + +The people decided to add something special to the sky. They got their paintbrushes and their paints. They added bright colours to the sky. Now it was even more beautiful. Everyone was so happy. They thanked the sky for being so patient. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Matilda. Matilda was three years old and she loved adventures! + +One day, Matilda decided to explore her backyard at night. But it was dark outside and Matilda needed light. So she asked her mom if she can borrow a flashlight. Her mom said yes and lent Matilda a flashlight. + +Matilda was so excited to explore with her flashlight! She walked around her backyard nice and slow. She shined the flashlight at everything she saw. Suddenly, she spotted an owl in a tree! + +Matilda was so amazed. She thanked her mom for lending her the flashlight. With the flashlight, Matilda could explore at night and have lots of fun! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. She knew the moon was up there in the night sky but she couldn't reach it. Every night Anna looked up and wished she could go and see the moon. + +Finally, one night something special happened. The moon crept lower and lower and Anna could see it get closer. She watched it as it got bigger and bigger. And then something even more amazing happened - the moon turned brown! + +Anna was so excited and couldn't believe what she was seeing. She shouted out for everyone to come and see. Everyone ran outside and gasped in wonder as the brown moon filled the sky. + +Anna felt so happy, she knew it was something special and magical. That night she knew the moon was very special indeed. +Jack had a pan. He wanted to make something special with it. So he went to the kitchen and put it on the stove. He turned the knob and the pan started to heat up. He grabbed a handful of icys and dropped them in the pan. They started to melt and mix together. He stirred them together with a spoon and soon he had made a special treat. + +But then Jack had a problem. He wanted to trust that it tasted good but he was too scared. He didn't know what it would be like. He looked around the kitchen and saw the oven. He remembered that his mom always said that when things cook in the oven, they turn out just right. + +So Jack decided to put his pan in the oven. He set the timer for a few minutes and waited. When it was time he opened the oven door. A wonderful smell came out from the oven. He knew he had made something special and he couldn't wait to try it. + +Jack put a spoonful of his creation in his mouth. He was so happy to find out that it tasted great. He smiled and felt happy to know that he could trust his pan to make something special and delicious. +Once there was a police car. It was very high and it drove really fast. The police were looking for something. They were looking for something important. + +One day, they found it! It was something special. But it was going the wrong way. So the police car reversed. They wanted to get it back. + +They reversed until they were right behind it. They wanted to stop it. But the thing went really fast. The police car went faster and faster, until they were able to catch it. + +The police were really happy. They had gotten the special thing back. They stopped, then they drove away. It was a happy day for the police. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sam. She had very long hair. She liked to comb and brush it every day. + +One day, Sam's mommy asked her if she wanted to get a hair cut. The little girl was nervous, but she agreed. + +At the hair salon, Sam sat in the chair. The hairdresser showed Sam a picture of a very short, green haircut. Sam thought it looked a bit strange, even a bit disgusting. + +But Sam bravely said she wanted the green haircut. So, the hairdresser picked up her scissors and began to cut Sam's hair. Soon, Sam's head was covered in short, bright green hairs. + +Sam couldn't believe it! She actually looked pretty and cool. She was so excited with her new look that she promised to go back for a haircut again. +Once there was a bunny who was very happy. He hopped through the fields everyday and found lots of fun things to do. + +One day he came across a big, hairy tree. He decided to crawl inside the trunk to explore. But the bunny panicked when he couldn't find a way out. + +He saw some birds in the sky and decided to ask them for help. But when he called out to them, they flew away. He was so scared that he started crying. + +Then he heard a soft humming noise behind him. He turned and saw a friendly bee, who was flying around the wood. The bee flew around the tree trunk and told the bunny he could help him. + +The bee nudged the wood until an opening was made. The bunny was so happy and thanked the bee. After that, he hopped back to the fields and vowed never to enter an unknown wood again. +Once upon a time there was a big, angry chicken. He lived in a farm, and was so big and so angry that he would always roar. All of the other animals were scared of him. + +The chicken liked to walk all around the farm. He would strut around looking for something to eat. He would peck at the ground and find bugs and worms, but he always wanted more. + +One day, the chicken was walking around and saw a little mouse. The mouse was so scared and ran away as soon as the chicken roared. The chicken then thought, "Where did all the food go? I want a snack!" + +The chicken stomped around all over the farm, looking for something to eat, but he couldn't find anything. He was so mad, he roared and roared and roared, until finally, he found something. + +It was a big bag of corn. The chicken was so happy he jumped in the air and crowed. Now he would have something to eat! + +The chicken ate all of the corn, and he was so content, he stopped roaring and went to sleep. All of the animals were happy that the angry chicken was no longer so angry. +Once upon a time, there was a helpless little bunny. Everywhere he went, he looked for somebody to care for him. But no one ever listened. + +One day, he found a surprise. A kind-looking fox was there, and he said, "Come here, little bunny. Let me rub your back." + +The bunny thought maybe he had found somebody to care for him. So he hopped close and listened as the fox spoke. + +The fox put his paw on the bunny's back and began to rub. The bunny felt so happy. He closed his eyes and enjoyed the gentle rub. + +From then on, the bunny and fox became the best of friends. Whenever the bunny was feeling helpless, they would sit together and the fox would listen. And then he would give the bunny a wonderful rub. +Once upon a time there was a bird who wanted to soar through the sky. She had never flown before and was very shy. But she kept practicing and soon she was soaring high above the clouds. + +When she flew over the town, she saw a big trophy in the park. She wanted to get it and make it her own. So she swooped down and landed next to the trophy. She grabbed it in her beak and flew back up into the sky. + +The bird was so proud of herself for getting the trophy. She soared around with it all day. Everywhere she flew, she showed off her trophy and made her friends jealous. + +At the end of the day, the bird knew that she had done something very special. She had achieved something no other bird had ever done before. From that day on, she never stopped soaring. +Once upon a time there was a little caterpillar. He lived in a garden and loved to see the plants grow. He saw a pretty flower and decided to climb it. But when the caterpillar climbed higher, he got embarrassed. He was too big for the flower and he kept slipping off. He couldn't hold on anymore and soon he fell off. + +The caterpillar felt embarrassed and he wanted to hide. He crawled away and found a safe, cozy spot. He curled up and fell asleep. + +When he woke up, he felt something tickling him. He opened his eyes and saw that he had grown lots of new, fuzzy hair! He had turned into a beautiful butterfly! He spread his wings and flew away, happy and free. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a house with a chimney. The chimney was tall and it stuck up high. It was big and wide. + +One day the house added something new to its chimney. A little bird was perched on the edge and singing. The birds song was graceful and gentle. + +The chimney however, was not so gentle. Smoke came out of it and it made a harsh sound. The bird, startled by the sound, flew away. The smoke filled the sky making it look dark and grey. + +The bird flew back to the chimney and was determined to add something that was calming and soft. The bird grabbed a handful of feathers and put them in the smoke. + +The feathers floated up and as they touched the smoke, the sound changed. The harsh noise was replaced by a gentle humming. + +The bird smiled and then flew away, leaving behind a soothing sound in the sky. +One day, Max was out on his bike and having lots of fun. + +He had a big bike, with two big pedals at the bottom. His Mom was very proud when she saw him riding it. + +But then, something bad happened. +Max was riding so fast, that he lost one of his big pedals! + +He was very sad, but his Mom said not to worry. She said that she would fix it and find him a new one. + +Max was happy again and thanked his Mom. The next day, she bought Max a brand new big pedal, and he was able to get back out and ride his big bike again! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She loved to buy things. She went to the store with her mom and dad one day to buy something special. + +When she got to the store, she saw an adorable little mole. She asked her mom and dad if she could buy it. They agreed and the girl was so excited! + +She took the mole home and fed it some tasty food. The little girl loved her new pet. She would give it treats and cuddles every day. + +Every day, the girl would go to the store and buy tasty food for the mole. She even bought special toys for it to play with. + +She was so happy with her new pet. She would have fun with it all day long. The little girl and her mole had the best of times together! +Once upon a time, there was a family who moved into a new house. When they opened the door, they were surprised by how unusual the structure of the house was. It did not look like any other houses they had ever seen. + +The father of the family wanted to explain the strange structure to his children. He pointed to different areas of the house and told them why it was so unique. First he pointed to the stairs that went around the wall and told them it made it easier for people to climb up and down. Then he told them about the ceiling that was curved like a giant wave. + +The children loved the unusual house and quickly began to explore. They ran through the house and around the stairs, always wanting to find out more and more. They asked their father lots of questions and he did his best to explain things to them. + +The family soon grew to love the unusual structure of their house. It was unlike anything they had seen before and made them excited to explore and learn more. +Once there was a boy named Tom. Tom was 3 years old. One day Tom decided to go to the park. Tom found a rope with a big smelly knot. He wanted to play with it, so Tom decided to drop it. But when Tom dropped the knot, it wouldn't budge. Tom tried over and over again, but still the knot stayed in the same place. He didn't give up though. Eventually, after lots of hard work, Tom managed to drop the knot. Tom was so happy and he laughed and laughed, as he watched the knot roll away. +It was a gloomy day in the forest. A small log was floating down the stream but it just wouldn't quit. The log kept spinning and spinning. + +Suddenly, a tiny frog hopped onto the log. He wanted to go home, but he had no idea how. The little frog trudged along on the log, but it just kept spinning faster and faster. + +The frog thought he was doomed until he saw a beaver in a building. The beaver had built a dam that stopped the log from spinning. The little frog hopped off the log, and over the dam. He was so happy he almost croaked. + +The little frog was finally free. He said goodbye to the log and stuck out his tiny chest. He waddled home and never looked back. +Mummy and Daddy suggested that they all go out. They wanted to play outside in the fresh air. Herea liked the idea and she clapped her hands in excitement. + +They all went out into the garden and Herea sniffed the air. It smelt of lovely flowers and she couldn't wait to explore. + +Daddy suggested that they should run, but Herea was too slow. Instead, she decided to take slow steps and pretend she was a giant. She took a deep breath and blew out to see how long she could fill her lungs. + +After a while, Daddy suggested that they all take a break. Herea sat down on the grass and looked up at the sky. It was a beautiful day, and Herea smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Rose. She was three years old and very brave. She had many adventures in the big world outside her house. + +One day, she found a special flower in a meadow. It was the most beautiful rose she had ever seen. She wanted to take it home, but she was afraid. She knew her parents would be sorry if she took the flower without asking. + +So, Rose made a decision. She decided to trust in the same things that she loved and believed in. She slowly reached out and plucked the rose from its stem. + +Rose ran home with the rose and showed it to her parents. Her mom and dad were very proud of her for trusting her heart. They gave her big hugs and said it was ok to make mistakes sometimes. + +From that day on, Rose never stopped trusting herself. She always followed her heart and made big things happen. +One day, there was a boy in the park. He was playing with his friends and having lots of fun. Suddenly, the boy saw a shiny chain beside him. He wanted to have it, so he squeezed it to try to take it away. + +But then he felt ashamed. He knew he shouldn't be taking something that wasn't his. So he quickly put the chain back and ran away. The other kids were surprised he'd done something wrong. + +But the boy had one last surprise. When he reached his home, he saw the chain in his pocket. He felt so happy! He had finally taken something, even if it was wrong. + +The boy wanted to make up for it, so he took the chain to his teacher and told her what he'd done. She was very surprised, but she smiled and thanked him for being honest. + +The boy was so relieved that he hadn't been caught with the chain. From now on, he will never take something that isn't his. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Rose. Rose loved cakes. One day she came upon a mysterious box. It was locked so she couldn't open it. She tried to open it but nothing worked. + +That night, while she was asleep, a magical key appeared in her dream. The key looked so special and she knew it was the key to unlock the mysterious box. + +In the morning she took the key and ran to the box. She put the key into the keyhole. She turned it and heard a click. She had unlocked the box. + +Inside, she found a big and yummy looking cake. It was very smooth and smelled so delicious. Rose quickly grabbed a piece and ate it. It was so good! + +Rose was so happy. She knew that the magical key that appeared in her dream had helped her enjoy a yummy cake. +Once there was a small mouse. He was living in a bin outside a home. One day, he heard a loud scream coming from inside the house. Then he saw a crazy cat chasing a tiny mouse and the tiny mouse started to scream. He wanted to help the tiny mouse, so he came out of the bin and ran as fast as he could towards the cat. He was so scared and angry he started to scream too. The cat was so surprised he stopped, and the little mouse ran away. The small mouse hugged the tiny mouse and they both laughed with relief. Then they ran back to safety of the bin. They were both so happy they had escaped unhurt, they screamed with joy. +Once there was a little boy named John. He was very adventurous and loved to travel. One day he decided to go for a walk near the swamp. As he travelled, he came across a very angry crocodile. He was very scared and decided to run away. He ran as fast as he could and managed to escape the angry crocodile. He was relieved and thanked the skies for saving him. + +John continued his travel and soon came to a bridge located above the swamp. He hesitated at first, but then decided to cross it. When he was halfway across, a loud croaking sound filled the air. He turned around to find a big frog sitting nearby. The frog looked very angry and John quickly ran the rest of the way across the bridge. When he reached the other side, he breathed a sigh of relief. + +John finally made it to the end of his adventure and decided that it was time to go home. He was terrified but thankful to have made it out of the swamp safely. He was happy to have had this experience, but never wanted to travel to the swamp ever again. +Once upon a time there was a tall man. He had a special vest that he loved to wear. He really liked when the sun shone on it so he let his vest sparkle and shine. + +One day, he was walking down the street when he saw a little girl. She had fluffy pigtails and a very happy smile. She saw the man’s vest and said to him, “That’s a very nice vest. Can I please touch it?†+ +The man smiled and said, “Of course. Let me show you my vest. You can feel how soft it is.†The little girl touched the man’s vest and felt how soft it was. She was so happy that she twirled around. + +The tall man smiled. He was glad to share his vest with the little girl. She thanked him and they both went on their way. +John and his mommy were walking down the street. She was holding his hand, and they were both laughing and singing. Suddenly, they saw a subway. Mommy was so thoughtful, she allowed John to go inside and explore. + +John was so excited, he jumped up and down. He saw lots of people inside and all the different buttons. He pressed one, and the train rattled and shook! He ran around and touched everything. Then he sat down in a seat and pretended to drive the subway. + +John felt like a grown-up as he drove the train. He even pretended to stop and start it, just like the real subway driver. Everyone in the subway was smiling and pointing at him! When they got to the end of the line, Mommy called out, "John, let's go!" and he waved goodbye as they stepped off the train. + +John thought about the subway for the rest of the day, and he couldn't stop smiling. Mommy had allowed him to explore the subway and he'd had so much fun. He was so grateful to his mommy for being so thoughtful. +Once there was a boy who had a special belt. The magic belt glowed with a bright light when he put it on. But one day his belt was empty. He searched everywhere, but the belt was no where to be found. + +He was sad and lonely without his special belt. He asked his mom to help him find it. She suggested looking for it in the garden under the sun's warm glow. + +They went outside into the sunshine and started searching. Then, suddenly, the belt started to glow again. The boy was so happy and gave his mom a big hug. + +He put the belt back on, and from then on, the belt would never go missing. The boy was so proud of his glowing belt and never took it off. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play games. One day, her mommy brought her to a special park. At the park, there were lots of games. Lucy was so excited. + +She couldn't decide what game to play first. Then she saw it - a cane game! She loved canes and she knew she could win lots of prizes. She quickly ran over to the game. + +Lucy was the first to play the cane game. She grabbed a cane and quickly tried to pick up all the prizes. She was so delighted when she saw that she had won a big prize. She was so happy she jumped up and down. + +Her mommy smiled and said that there were more games available to play. Lucy was so excited and soon ran off to find more games to play. She kept playing and winning prizes all day. At the end of the day, she was exhausted but she was so pleased to have won so many great prizes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mandy. She was very creative and loved to paint. Her favorite thing was wearing her special pink vest. She loved it so much that she wore it all the time. + +Today, Mandy wanted to try something new with her vest. She wanted to make something creative with it. She took out some paint and a brush and started to design a colorful pattern on it. She was so excited about the colors and patterns. + +When her mom saw her, she smiled and asked her what she was doing. Mandy proudly said, "I'm making something creative with my vest!" + +Her mom was so happy with what Mandy had done that she put a big hug on her. She said, "I'm so proud of you. I know how special your vest is to you, and I'm glad you're so creative." + +Mandy smiled and hugged her mom, happy to know that she was loved and appreciated. From that day on, Mandy and her mom stopped to appreciate her creative designs. +Once upon a time there was an old man who was very foolish. Every day he would plan to give a rose to his friend, but he never did. + +One day he had a great idea. He decided to pick a rose and give it to his friend. He went to the garden, but he couldn’t find any roses! He was very sad and started to cry. + +Just then he saw a rose behind a bush. He was so happy, he picked it and held it close. He quickly ran to his friend’s house and held out the rose. His friend was so surprised and happy that he had a big smile on his face. He thanked the old man for the lovely rose and gave him a big hug. + +From that day on, the old man always remembered to follow through with his plans. And he was no longer so foolish. +One day, a little boy named Jacob was walking in the woods. He was looking for his puppy and was growing more and more frustrated. Suddenly, he heard a noise coming from an ancient tree to his left. When he looked, he saw his puppy at the top of the tree, barking. Jacob yelled “Puppy! Come down!†but his puppy just kept barking. + +Jacob was getting desperate, so he decided to climb the tree and get his puppy. He slowly climbed higher, but as he reached the top, the branch he was standing on rattled and shook. Jacob grabbed onto a branch above him and yelled in surprise. + +Sitting below, Jacob's puppy barked excitedly. He jumped up and down, and even reached up with his paws, trying to help. After a few minutes, the two were reunited and Jacob descended the tree, holding his puppy tightly. They left together, the sound of barking and laughter echoing through the ancient forest. +Once there was a girl named Jill. She was three years old and she was very curious. + +Jill liked to play with tools. She wanted a special tool for herself, but she didn't have it. Her friend, Tom, had the tool she wanted, and she asked him for it. + +Tom was very selfish and he wouldn't give Jill the tool. He said it was only for him and he wouldn't share it with her. + +Jill was very sad. She wanted the tool so badly and she tried to think of a way to get it. + +Then, she had an idea. She asked Tom if he wanted something else in exchange for the tool. Tom thought about it and agreed. + +Jill gave Tom her favorite toy in exchange for the tool. Tom was happy and Jill was excited. She loved her new tool! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked salads. She went to the store to get some for dinner. + +When she got there, she saw a big basket full of soft, green salads. Her eyes lit up. She quickly grabbed some salads and put them in her basket. + +As she made her way out of the store, she mentioned to the store keeper how good the salads looked. The store keeper smiled and said they were freshly made that morning. + +The little girl was so excited by the thought of having fresh salads that night, she ran all the way home. + +When she got there, she put the salads on the table and told her parents how soft and fresh they were. Her parents agreed and later that night, the family ate the salads for dinner. It was delicious! + +The little girl was so happy and she knew she would always mention the store keeper whenever she thought of the salad. +Once upon a time there was a mountain. It was very tall. The wind was blowing and it was cold. + +One day, something surprising happened. The top of the mountain started to move. Slowly, the top of the mountain rose up into the sky. It kept going and going until it was above the clouds. + +The wind was blowing even harder now. The mountain was so high that it could touch the stars. That made the air even colder. + +The mountain stayed in the sky for a long time. Then, one day, it began to sink back down. The wind stopped blowing and the air got warm again. + +The mountain settled back into place, but it was a little different than it had been before. But no one ever forgot the day the mountain rose into the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful bear. He loved to play in the forest and made lots of friends. One day, he wanted to make them a special gift, so he offered to pick some juicy and sweet berries for them. + +He went to the berry bush. He had never seen so many different kinds of berries before! Red ones, purple ones, blue ones and even yellow ones! He happily picked some of his favourite plump and ripe ones. + +When the bear returned, his friends were very happy! They ate all the berries together and laughed and chattered cheerfully. + +The bear offered his friends some more berries, and they were so excited! The cheerful bear made his friends very happy and they smiled joyfully. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Bob. +Tom wanted to show Bob something very special. He took Bob to a big, tall cliff. It was very pale. The two of them looked out at the beautiful view. +Tom told Bob, "Look at this amazing view!" Bob was very impressed. He asked Tom, "How did you find this place?" Tom smiled and said, "That's a secret between us." +The two of them sat on the cliff and watched the sunset. +When the sun was setting, Tom said, "Bob, let's go now." They both smiled and waved goodbye to the cliff. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ella. She was so small that she was only three years old. One day she decided to go for a walk in the forest. As she walked through the trees and felt the cool breeze, she let out a big, happy sigh. + +But then suddenly Ella felt dizzy. She looked around, disoriented and scared. She was all alone in the deep, dark forest! She tried to find her way back home, but everywhere she looked was darkness. She felt herself getting more and more lost. + +Suddenly Ella heard a voice behind her. When she turned around, there was a beautiful butterfly right behind her! The butterfly flew around Ella, leading her out of the forest. Ella smiled and followed the butterfly back home. + +When she finally got back, Ella was so relieved! She thanked the butterfly before it flew away. From then on, whenever Ella was feeling lost or dizzy, she thought of the butterfly that guided her home. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful cat. Her name was Princess. She liked to read books every day. She read about fairies and adventures and mysteries. Princess was so smart, she could almost read like a big kid! + +One day, Princess stumbled across a special book. It had beautiful pictures with lots of words she didn't understand. Princess was so excited, she decided to take the book home and read it every day. + +Princess was spending every day with her special book, discovering new and exciting things. She was so happy that she even forgotten to eat. + +Finally, Princess understood all the words in the book. With a smile on her face, Princess put the book away and snuggled up with her family. She was so proud that she had taught herself how to read! +Timmy was an adventurous little boy. He wanted to explore all over the world. One day, he asked his mom if he could go explore a new landscape. His mom thought it was a great request, but said that it would need to be a safe, easy place. + +Timmy thought and thought. He remembered seeing a beautiful beach nearby that looked like a fun and easy landscape. He asked his mom if it could be his special place to explore. She said yes. + +So Timmy put on his special exploring hat and went to the beach. He was filled with excitement. He saw all kinds of fun things- rocks to climb, shells to collect, and sand to play in. + +Timmy explored every inch of the landscape, finding new and interesting things. He watched the waves crash against the shore. It was an amazing sight! + +At the end of the day, Timmy had a smile on his face. He couldn't believe he had explored such an easy and fun landscape. He thanked his mom for granting his request and went home, dreaming of all the other exciting places he wanted to explore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was honest and kind. One day, the little girl wanted to explore, so she decided to join a group of children on a hike to the top of a mountain. + +The little girl and her friends laughed and talked as they hiked up the mountain. They looked around and enjoyed the beauty of nature. As they climbed higher and higher, the sun began to set, and the sky turned a beautiful orange. + +When the little girl and her friends reached the top of the mountain, they jumped for joy! They shouted with happiness and gave each other high-fives. Together, they gazed at the wonderful view of the world below. + +The little girl and her friends had so much fun on the mountain hike. She was proud of herself for joining them and being honest with her friends. They made a lot of fun memories, and the little girl was happy she joined her friends on the adventure! +Billy saw a weird puppy and wanted to pet it. He ran to the puppy and seated himself on the ground. The puppy smelled his hand and licked it. Billy felt so happy! He hugged the puppy and tickled its belly. The puppy and Billy had a lot of fun together. + +The puppy was so friendly and playful. They both laughed and ran around the garden. Billy chased the puppy and the puppy chased Billy. It was a great game. + +At the end of the day, the puppy was tired and seated itself on the ground. Billy smiled and hugged the puppy again. It was a great day of playing and laughing with his new puppy friend! +There was once a wide metal box that everyone wanted to watch. Inside the box was a big yellow bird. The bird was so happy and bright and it made everyone smile. + +The little girl was the first to watch. She watched the bird with its big yellow wings spread wide in the box. It fluttered around and sang a happy song. She smiled and laughed at the fun she saw. + +Next it was the boy's turn to watch. He watched the bird hop and jump around the metal box. He laughed as he saw the bird trying to find its way out. + +The last person to watch was the man. He watched the bird fly around the big box. Its wings were so wide and powerful, it was like watching a magical creature. + +The bird flew back into the metal box and everyone clapped their hands. They were so happy to see the fun the bird had in its safe place. + +The little girl hugged the metal box and it held the bird safely inside its wide walls. Everyone had had a wonderful time watching together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sammy. Sammy was very curious, and when she saw the sea for the first time she was very excited. She ran to the shore and shouted with joy. + +But then, Sammy splashed into a deep part of the sea and started to get scared. She couldn't swim very well and started to cry. Suddenly a big wave came and Sammy screamed. + +Luckily, a lifeguard quickly noticed Sammy and swam towards her. She was very upset but the lifeguard managed to save her. Sammy was safe again! Sammy was relieved and hugged the lifeguard with a big smile. + +From that day on, Sammy was careful when she was near the sea, but she still loved watching the beautiful blue water. +Once upon a time there was a gentle giant. He wanted to make something special so he went to the big stadium. He had a plan - he wanted to mix all the things he had together. He had some sand, stones, branches and leaves. He put them together in his big mixing bowl and stirred very carefully. Then he added water and stirred again. He thought it would make something special. + +And he was right. He had made soup! It was a tasty, creamy soup and everyone thought it was the best soup ever. The gentle giant smiled and knew he had made something special for the stadium. From then on it was served all the time at the stadium and it was enjoyed by everyone. The gentle giant was proud of his soup. +Once there was a little girl named Cara. She was very obedient and always listened to her parents. Cara was always looking for something to eat. + +One day, Cara's mum gave her a special treat - a juicy apple. She happily bit into it and soon ate the whole apple. + +Soon, Cara got an idea. She wanted to make her own treat. She grabbed a spoon, a pot and some brown sugar. She put it all together to make a yummy pudding. + +Once the pudding was finished, Cara grabbed one of her favourite eating dishes - a big bowl. She placed the pudding in the bowl, and ate the pudding with her eyes wide open. + +It was delicious. Cara was so happy and had a big smile on her face. All was well in Cara's world and she was very obedient! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Kaylee. Every day she wore her favorite pink sweater. It was made from soft and cozy fabric. + +One day, her mom told her she could go on an adventure by herself. Kaylee got very excited and trusted that she could do it. + +Kaylee began walking down a path until she came to a lake. She saw a powerful, scary dragon near the lake shore. Kaylee was worried and didn't know what to do. But then she remembered the words of her mom, that she could trust herself. + +Kaylee looked at the dragon and smiled, and the dragon smiled back. Suddenly the dragon's eyes lit up and it flew away. Kaylee was so happy and proud of herself for trusting that she could make the dragon fly away. + +Kaylee quickly ran back home, clutching her pink sweater as she went. +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. She wanted to go to the race track to watch the cars race. So she asked her mom if she could go. + +Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful. The cars were fragile and if Sarah were to touch them she would break them. + +At the race track, Sarah was amazed. She watched the cars racing around the track, going as fast as they could. She cheered them on, wanting each car to win the race. + +The race came to an end and Sarah asked her mom if they could go back again next week. Her mom smiled and said yes. Sarah was very happy and they both went home. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient house with a big, strong roof. Inside the house lived a family with two children. One of the children was always dreaming and his mind was full of wild ideas. He would often look up at the roof and wonder what it would be like to fly there. + +One day, he decided to make his dream a reality. He started to climb up the wall and onto the roof. He was so excited. But suddenly, he heard his mom calling him and it was time to go home. + +So while his mom wasn’t looking, he grabbed the edge of the roof and swung himself back down onto the ground. He was full of joy but he made sure to mind his mom and go inside when she asked. + +The little boy never forgot the thrill of being on the roof and dreaming about the possibilities. He now knew that if he kept his mom happy and minded her, he could go on lots of amazing adventures. +Daddy was very enthusiastic. He was going to the store. He wanted to buy something special. +He held my hand as we entered the store. The store was filled with interesting things. I saw colorful toys, and lots of yummy treats. Dad found what he was looking for. He chose a toy truck and put it in the cart. + +When we arrived at the cash register, Daddy pulled out some money. He was so excited. The cashier put the toy in a bag and gave it to me. +Daddy smiled down at me and said, "This is for you, my little one". +I was so happy. I hugged Daddy and thanked him. +We left the store and I carried my new truck all the way home. +Jenny was in a hurry. She wanted to show her mom the new dress she got. She opened the door to her room, but when she went inside, she saw a mess. There were lots of toys, clothes and books scattered all around the room. + +Her mom's voice came from the hallway, "Jenny, are you ready?" + +Jenny felt ashamed. She quickly gathered all the toys and put them away. But when she tried to open the drawer, it wouldn't move. + +She tried again, but the drawer wouldn't open. Jenny started to feel more and more ashamed and began to cry. + +Just then her mom came in the room. She gave Jenny a hug and said, "Don't worry dear. Let's hurry and try to open the drawer together." + +They worked together and soon the drawer opened! Jenny and her mom both cheered. + +Jenny was so happy she could show her mom her new dress. She was no longer ashamed. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Maria. She was very brave and liked exploring new places. + +One day Maria decided to go on an adventure. She walked through the forest and soon came to a big tree. Curiosity made her enter the tree. As she stepped inside Maria saw a door with a big lock. Although the lock looked very tight, Maria knew she could open it. She used all her strength as she pushed, and suddenly the lock opened. + +There was a bright light coming from inside the door. Maria was excited to see what was there. As she stepped inside, Maria uncovered a treasure. It contained a secret truth that she had been looking for. It made Maria very happy. + +As she walked home, Maria knew the truth would make her life better. She was happy and felt stronger than ever before. + +Maria had learnt how to unlock the truth, and she would always remember her special adventure. +Once there was a little kitten who was very sick. Her fur was not as soft as it usually was and she could not play like she used to. Her two owners were very worried. + +The little kitten's owners wanted to help her get better. So they took her to the vet. The vet knew how to heal her. The vet gave the kitten some medicine and wrapped her in a purple blanket. + +The medicine started to work and the little kitten began to feel better. She started to play like she used to. Her fur even became softer than ever before. + +The little kitten was completely healed and as happy as can be. Her owners were so relieved that she was better. She was now their happy, healthy, little purple kitten! +Once upon a time there was a mild clown. His name was Bob. He liked to play with kids and make them laugh. + +One day he decided to take a walk in the park. He saw a little boy playing with a ball. They both smiled at each other. + +Bob asked the little boy, "Do you believe in clowns?" The little boy smiled and said, "Yes!" + +Bob said, "Let me show you a little trick." Bob made the ball disappear and then he made it magically appear out of thin air! The little boy was so excited. He said, "Wow!" + +After a while, Bob had to go. He said goodbye to the little boy and waved. He was glad the little boy believed in friendly clowns like him. +Once upon a time, there was a curious cat who loved to explore. Every day, the cat looked for exciting things to do. One day, the cat headed towards a mysterious noise. The cat followed the noise until it heard a tap. The tap sounded like a secret code! + +The cat was so curious that it couldn't help but investigate the tap. It tip-toed closer and noticed a door. The door looked like it was trying to escape! The cat wasn't sure what to do. + +The cat was brave and decided to open the door. When it did, it saw a little mouse. The mouse was so glad that the cat had opened the door. It said thank you and ran away. The cat was so happy that it had been able to help the mouse escape. + +From then on, the cat spent its days looking for more ways to help animals escape from their scary situations. The cat was very curious, brave and kind! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and she loved snacks. One day Lucy invited her best friend to come over for a snack. Her friend was so excited. When she arrived, Lucy brought out a snack for them to share. It was a big bowl of popcorn. They each grabbed a handful and started to eat. + +But when Lucy took her next bite, she noticed something. The popcorn was dirty! She looked around and discovered the popcorn pieces had fallen onto the floor. Lucy and her friend decided to sweep up the dirty popcorn and start fresh with a new snack. + +After they cleaned up the mess, Lucy invited her friend to try the new snack. It was delicious! They each had a big smile as they enjoyed their snack and celebrated their friendship. They were so full and happy that they couldn't help but giggle. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful box. Inside was a special surprise. +Everyone eagerly started to unpack the box. When it was opened, a bright, shiny light focused on something amazing. +The box had a big, round hole in the middle. Everyone gasped in surprise. Inside the hole was a beautiful surprise for everyone! +It was a magical stuffed animal. It had a big, friendly face and sparkly wings. Everyone was so excited and wanted to hug the magical stuffed animal. +The magical stuffed animal was so happy to meet everyone. Everyone hugged the stuffed animal and then they used the box to make a comfy new home. +It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a True friend who loved to zip. He was very clumsy and always ended up in silly situations. One day, he was zipping along and accidentally bumped into a wall. He got stuck and couldn't free himself. + +His friend wanted to help, but it was very hard since his friend was so heavy. He tried to zip away, but every time he tried, he ended up farther and farther away from his True friend. + +Finally, after wiggling and zipping around, the clumsy friend managed to free himself. He was so happy to finally be free and to be back with his True friend. Since this day, the friends have been extra careful when they zip around and make sure to stay together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bird who was very smart. She wanted to hug everyone she saw. Everywhere she flew, she would look for something to hug. + +One day, the bird saw a little boy who was playing in his garden. He was so small that the bird felt like he needed a hug. So she flew down to give him a hug. + +The little boy was surprised to see a bird giving him a hug. He was so excited that he gave the bird a hug back. They hugged and hugged until the bird flew away. + +From then on, the bird kept flying around looking for something to hug, but always remembered the boy who she had hugged. And the boy remembered the bird too, and the hug they shared. +Once upon a time, there were three friends. They were called Ben, Kate and Jake. They wanted to play a game, so they decided to have a daring game. + +The first thing Ben did was try to leap over the fence. He was so brave and was quick and strong. He leapt over the fence with ease! + +Next, it was Kate’s turn and she had to climb a big tree. She was much smaller than Ben and was scared, but she was brave and climbed to the top of the tree. + +Finally, it was Jake’s turn. He had to cross the pond without getting wet. He was very clever and managed to hop across the stones without his feet getting wet. + +All three of the friends were successful and had lots of fun! They all shouted with joy and excitement. They had made their daring game a success! +Once upon a time there was a carpet. It was dry, and very cosy. Everyone loved it. +One day, something special happened. A big, colourful bird flew right onto the carpet! It was so bright and cheerful. All the people around the carpet smiled with delight. +They all started to applaud, clapping their hands together with happiness. +The bird was so proud of this, and began to dance around the carpet. Everyone smiled and applauded even more. +The bird was so happy, it spread its wings wide and flew away. Everyone waved goodbye, and kept on applauding until it was out of sight. +The end. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient mountain. It was big and strong, with many craggy rocks at the top and valleys below. + +One day, a little girl came to the mountain and wanted to add something special. She thought carefully and slowly, and then suddenly, an idea came to her. + +The little girl went around the mountain and began to pick up stones, leaves and twigs. She added these to the sides of the mountain until it looked like a special sculpture. + +She stood back and smiled. The ancient mountain was now special and even more beautiful than before. The little girl had added her own personal touch of art to it. +Once there was a little girl who loved to ride her pony. She would often point to him in the field and call him to her. He was always so gentle and he was so very easy to ride. + +One day the little girl wanted to show her pony off to her friends. She asked them to come over to see him and they were so excited. The little girl pointed at the pony and her friends were in awe. + +They all got to take turns riding on the pony and it was so much fun. The pony was so gentle and he even let them give him carrots. The little girl was so happy that her pony was so easy to ride. + +When it was time for everyone to go home the little girl said goodbye to her pony and hugged him tight. She would come back soon and take him out for another ride. He was her best friend and she was so proud of him. +Once upon a time there was a brilliant elephant. He chewed on yummy food all day. + +The elephant made a promise to himself. He promised that he would never chew his food too fast. + +But one day the elephant was so excited he couldn't help himself. He started to chew his food too fast. + +He was so disappointed with himself! He didn't want to break his promise. + +Suddenly a little bird flew by. She saw the elephant and said, "You can start fresh right now. Just chew your food nice and slow." + +The elephant was so happy! He smiled and said thank you. From that day on he chewed his food nice and slow, just like he promised. +Once upon a time, there was an elephant. He wanted to celebrate because it was a special day. So the elephant went to town to buy something special. He went to a shop and saw something very expensive. It was a special balloon. He decided to buy it and take it home. + +When the elephant got home, he was so excited. He took out the expensive balloon and held it tightly in his trunk. He waved it around to show everyone that it was his. + +The elephant was so happy! When he blew up the balloon, his friends clapped and cheered. They laughed and sang and celebrated with him. He had the best day ever. + +At the end of the day, the elephant thanked everyone for helping him celebrate. He was so glad he had enough money to buy the expensive balloon. He gave everyone a big hug and went to bed feeling very content. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was very ignorant. He never paid attention to the weather and only focused on the things he wanted. One day, a kind old lady saw him and decided to give him something. She gave him a bright red umbrella and said, "This will help keep you dry in the rain!" The man thanked her and said that he never thought about the weather before. + +The old lady smiled and said, "We must always pay attention to the weather. It can be very unpredictable!" She then gave him a big hug and said, "Don't forget your umbrella!" The man thanked her again and said he would never forget it. He was so thankful for the kind old lady's gift. + +The man kept the umbrella with him every day after that, ready to use it if it ever started to rain. With such a precious gift, he never wanted to be ignorant of the weather again. And that is why the man never left home without his bright red umbrella. +Once there was a warm day. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. All of sudden there was a rumble of thunder. It was loud and scared all the animals. They all began to run away. + +The thunder had caused something to rot. It was a tree, which had started to become brown and soft. Its leaves were falling off and it was leaning over. + +The animals looked sadly at the tree. They wanted to help, but didn't know how. Suddenly a little bird came and flew around the tree. It was so warm that the bird was able to bring new life to the tree. The bird's song filled the air and brought back the tree's colour. + +The animals and the tree rejoiced. They all thanked the bird for bringing the tree back to life again. Now the tree was standing tall and strong, and the animals were happy. The thunder was gone and everything was warm and peaceful. +Charlie looked around the room. He noticed a small window, and he wanted to see what was behind it. He hurried over to take a look. Suddenly, he discovered a flower garden. He could see different kinds of flowers and there was lots of colour. Charlie loved it! He went back to the window to take a closer look. He spotted a bee flying from one flower to the next. Charlie wanted to discover more of the garden, so he opened the window. He could smell the flowers and hear the birds singing. Charlie was so happy to have found such a special place. He sat and watched the garden for a long time. Eventually, Charlie had to close the small window and head back home. He had discovered something special. +Once upon a time, there was a red zero in the park. It just sat there all alone. But, then a friendly bird came down and offered the zero a ride. The zero was excited! It hopped on the bird's back, and they took a fun ride around the park. + +The zero looked at all the other things in the park and they looked very interesting. The bird offered to take the zero higher, so it could see even more of the park. The zero happily agreed, and the bird took it up, high and higher! Finally, the zero had the best view ever! + +The zero wanted to thank the bird for taking it on this amazing adventure. So the bird said, "It's OK - we can do it again anytime!" The zero smiled, waved and said bye. And the bird flew away. +Molly was playing in the garden. She saw something shiny, so she went to pick it up. It was a big gun. She was scared, so she ran to get her mom. Mommy was very serious when she saw it. + +Mommy took the gun away and said, "No more picking up things you don't know." + +Molly nodded and said, "Okay, mommy." + +Mommy put the gun away in a safe place. She said, "You need to be more careful when you are outside." + +Molly said, "Yes, mommy. I will be careful." Molly was very serious now. She learned her lesson and would never pick up something unusual again. +Mama gave Jimmy a big hug. She said, "I love you." Jimmy smiled and gave her a kiss. Then he said, "Let's go outside and play." + +They put on their shoes and ran out the door. Jimmy's feet felt funny on the hot pavement. He said, "Mama, why are my feet so hot?" + +Mama laughed and said, "That's because the sun is shining and it's hot outside. Your feet will feel better if you stand in the grass." + +Jimmy and Mama ran to the grass. It felt cool on their feet. Jimmy said, "I like the grass. It makes my feet feel better." + +Mama smiled and said, "That's right! Now let's go find a balloon to give to a friend." + +Jimmy said, "Great idea Mama!" So they searched until they found a blue balloon. Mama gave it to Jimmy and told him to give it to someone special. + +Jimmy smiled and said, "Let's find Grandpa and give the balloon to him!" So off they ran to find Grandpa. Jimmy was so excited to give his balloon away. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were called John and Jane. They loved to play together. + +One day, Jane said to John, “I want to go to the temple.†So the two friends went. + +When they got to the temple, it was dark and uncomfortable. Jane was scared. John gave her a big kiss and said, “Don’t be scared. I’m here with you.†+ +Jane smiled. She felt safe and happy now. They stayed in the temple and played together until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time there was a cool boy named Jack. Jack loved to explore and play all day. One day, he decided to go on an adventure. +He walked through the woods until he came across a surprise. In front of him, was a monster! The monster had a big weapon and Jack was really scared. +Jack's heart began to beat really fast. Suddenly, he saw something else. It was a cool robot and this robot was really strong. The robot saw Jack too and it was ready to fight the monster! +Jack watched as the robot and the monster began to fight. Then, the robot used its weapon and destroyed the monster and Jack was saved! +Jack was so happy and he thanked the robot. From that day, Jack and the robot were best friends and they had lots of adventures together. +Mommy was very thoughtful. She decided to clean the house with her little girl. Daddy was at work and the house was very messy. + +Mommy smiled at her daughter and said, "Let's clean!" They began tidying up the living room first. Mommy picked up the toys and the girl put them away in the toy box. After they were done, the room was neat and tidy. + +Then they moved to the kitchen. The girl found a sponge and a bucket of soapy water. She said, "Let's wash the dishes!" Mommy showed her how to scrape off the food and then how to rinse and dry the dishes. After, everything was sparkly and clean. + +At the end, Mommy and the little girl decided to have a game and play hide and seek. The little girl found a good spot to hide and Mommy thought and thought, but she couldn't find the girl. Finally, Mommy found the little girl behind the couch, giggling. They laughed and laughed. + +Mommy and the little girl had so much fun cleaning and playing together. Mommy was so proud of her thoughtful little girl. +Once there was a black cat who was sad. He had suffered a lot because he had no family or home. One day, he decided to go to the movies. The cat had never been to the movies before and he was very scared. He walked slowly into the theater, his heart pounding in his chest. + +The theater was dark and a little bit noisy. He sat in a big chair and waited for the movie to start. As soon as the movie began, he felt relieved. He was able to forget all of his troubles while he watched the movie. + +At the end of the movie, the cat felt happy. He had enjoyed watching it and the darkness made him feel safe. He wished he could watch the movie again, but unfortunately, it was time to go. As he slowly left the theater, he felt a little bit better. He was no longer alone and it was a nice feeling. He decided to go back to the movies every day to feel safe and happy. +Bob was a 3 year old boy who loved playing outside. One day he was playing with his friends in the park. He saw a jar of jam on the ground and he was so excited. He leaned over to pick it up and realized it was still sealed. He smiled excitedly and showed it to his friends. They were all happy and decided to open the jar. + +Bob used a rock to crack open the lid and saw the jam was still good to eat. His friends handed him a spoon and he scooped out a big spoonful. He took a bite and realized the jam was a bit dull. His friends agreed so Bob thought of a way to make it better. He ran off to scavenge for some wild berries in the park. + +When he returned, he mixed the jam and the berries together and everyone felt joy when they tasted it. The fruity flavor was so much better! They all laughed and enjoyed their delicious treat. +Steve was a little bunny who loved to explore. One day, he was hopping in the desert when he saw a strange green plant. He hopped closer to take a look and soon realized it was a cactus! He was curious and wanted to touch it, but then remembered what his mom had said. She told him not to touch cacti because they have sharp spines. Steve felt ashamed and hopped away. + +He went to his mom and told her what he had seen. She smiled at him and said, "Don't worry - you can still explore, but be careful!" Steve nodded and hopped back out to the desert. This time, he stayed far away from the cactus. + +Then, Steve saw something else - a tiny cactus flower! He wanted to touch it, but was scared he would get prickled. So, he asked his mom for help. She suggested he use both hands to gently squeeze the flower. + +Steve carefully did as his mom said and with a gentle squeeze, the flower popped off the cactus! Steve was so happy - he finally got to explore safely. From that day forward he remembered to be careful when exploring and never forget to squeeze gently. +Jill and Jack were best friends who loved playing together. One day, Jack invited Jill to his house for a fun day. When Jill arrived, Jack took her to the kitchen. There was a big bowl of ice with lots of yummy treats tucked inside. Jill and Jack put their hands in the ice and grabbed some treats. + +Next, Jack invite some other friends over. They were all elderly people who lived close by. The elderly people got to eat the treats with Jill and Jack. The friends had lots of fun talking, laughing and playing games while they enjoyed the treats. + +After they were done eating, Jack and Jill said goodbye to their elderly friends. Jack promised to invite the elderly people again the next time he and Jill had a fun day. Jill and Jack went outside to play in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a bell. The bell was very shiny. It was too big for the 3 year old, so the 3 year old asked for help. A helpful mommy said she could lift the bell. + +The 3 year old felt proud. He wanted to make the bell ring. He asked mommy for help, but she said he needed to do it by himself. With a bit of effort, he managed to make the bell ring. + +Soon, lots of people came running to see who was ringing the bell. They were so proud of the 3 year old for ringing the bell! + +The 3 year old was proud of himself too. He learned that he could do a lot of things if he just tried hard enough. He was very happy and he would always remember this. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very restless. Everywhere she went, she clapped her hands. One day, she found a dish on the ground. She picked it up and held it in her hands. She saw the sun reflecting in it and started to clap with joy. + +The girl clapped and the dish made the most beautiful sound. It was like a little song that she wanted to join. She started to move her feet and sway around. + +The little girl kept clapping and her movements got slower and slower. Then she lay down with the dish in her hands and closed her eyes. She felt such peace, like the dish was giving her all the rest she needed. + +The little girl soon fell asleep with the dish in her hands. She was so happy and peaceful, she didn't want the moment to end. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy girl who lived in a big city. Everywhere she went, the girl would smile and say hello to the people she saw. One day, on her way home from the park, the girl stopped to smell some pretty flowers. Suddenly, she heard a noise. It was a grown up laughing. She said hello and the man smiled at her. The girl asked why he was so happy and he said that he was just happy to be in the city. The girl smiled too, because she was happy in her city too. She waved goodbye and continued on her way home. Everywhere the girl went, she saw people smiling and being friendly. She loved the nosy city. +Molly and her mom went for a walk. Molly was so jolly! Her mom had a leash for her puppy, which made Molly smile. She loved her puppy so much. After the walk, they went back home and Molly was so tired. She had such a big day. So, right away, Molly and her puppy took a nap. They both cuddled together and fell asleep. Molly and her puppy had a jolly nap. Molly woke up feeling so happy and ready to go for another walk. +One day, Tom was given a crystal. He was so excited that he could not wait to show it to his friends. He held it in his hands. It was beautiful and sparkly. He made sure to hold it carefully so it would not break. + +Every day, Tom would take his crystal with him. At school, he would show it to all his friends. Every day was regular, but it was special when Tom showed off his crystal. + +One day, Tom was walking home from school when he accidentally dropped his crystal. It fell on the ground and broke into pieces. Tom started to cry. + +His friends saw him crying and came to help him. They held him and told him that it was ok. + +The next day, Tom was given a new crystal. It sparkled even more than the old one. Tom was so happy that he held the crystal tightly and never let it go! +Once upon a time there was a birdcage. It was funny because it had a funny shape. Inside the birdcage was a bird. The bird liked to tweet and chirp. + +Mama explained to the 3 year old child that the birdcage kept the bird safe. The child thought it was so funny that the bird was safe inside the birdcage. + +Mama showed the 3 year old child how to feed the bird. He liked to give the bird fresh water and tasty birdseed. The 3 year old child thought the bird was very funny when it ate the birdseed. + +At night, the 3 year old child helped Mama to cover the birdcage. This kept the bird nice and cozy. + +Sometimes the 3 year old child and the bird would sit together and talk. The 3 year old child would explain things and the bird would chirp and tweet. They were two funny friends and the birdcage kept them safe. + +The End. +Once there was a boy named Tom. Tom was a very brave boy. He had his own axe and he was ready to chop wood. He was going to make a delicious apple pie for his friends. + +One day Tom went to the forest to get some wood for his apple pie. While he was there he saw a funny animal with a big nose. It made Tom laugh. The animal didn't seem scared of Tom at all. + +Tom was happy because he had enough wood to make the pie. He used his axe to chop the wood and then he put it on the fire to make the pie. + +When the pie was ready, Tom said to himself, "Wow, this is going to be the tastiest apple pie ever!" + +Tom gave the apple pie to his friends and they all laughed because it was so delicious. Tom was very proud of his apple pie. +Once upon a time, there was a cart. It was a cool cart, with yellow and green stripes. + +One day, the cart started to move. It rolled really fast and it was so much fun! It was springing all around the yard. + +The little boy who was pushing the cart was laughing with joy. He ran and the cart followed. It jumped over the flower beds and splashed through the puddles. + +The cool cart danced and spun, following the little boy everywhere. It spun and danced until the little boy was too tired to push it anymore, then the cart stopped. + +The little boy smiled and hugged the cart. He was so happy that it had sprung with him. He thanked the cool cart and told it he would have lots more fun in the spring. +Once upon a time, there was a big, soft barn. In the barn, there were two animals, a sheep and a pig. The sheep was white and the pig was pink. The sheep and the pig were very good friends, but one day they had to be separated. + +The sheep went to live in a green meadow and the pig went to live in a mud puddle. The poor animals were very sad. They looked at each other sadly and wished they could be together again. + +But one day, the animals had a surprise. The farmer had built a fence around the sheep’s meadow and the pig’s mud puddle so they could be together again. They were so happy and started playing together again. + +The end. +One day, a little girl was walking through a park wearing her new coat. She was so happy! Suddenly, it started to rain. She knew she was going to get wet if she didn't go home. She began to run. All of a sudden, she slipped on something and fell down. + +Her father was walking behind her and saw her accident. He was very angry because he knew she was going to get wet. He ran to her side and put his coat around her. + +"Come, let's walk faster," He said. + +But it was too late. They had delayed too long and the little girl was already wet. + +Her father was still very angry. He helped her up and took her home. He took the wet coat off and hung it up to dry. + +The little girl never delayed again when it rained. She knew that when it was raining, she had to hurry home. +One day Polly wanted to go for a walk. She looked around for someone to allow her to go. Then she saw her mom. She asked her mom if she could take a step outside. Her mom said yes. + +Polly smiled with delight. She opened the door and felt the dull breeze. She took one step after another, looking around at all the things she saw. Polly had so much fun exploring. She found a tree to climb and a pond to watch the ducks. The step outside was an adventure for Polly. + +Polly was happy as she walked back home. She couldn't wait to tell Mama all the things she found on her step outside. Mama smiled and hugged her tight. Mama was glad she allowed Polly to take that step. +Once upon a time, there was a pilot named Paul. He was very pale. He was flying his plane high in the sky. Suddenly, a storm struck and everything became dark and windy. Paul was scared, but he kept flying. He knew he could make it. + +But as Paul flew, the storm grew stronger. It began striking his plane from all sides. The plane shook around Paul and he started to panic. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath and did his best to fly. Finally, the storm slowed and Paul was able to open his eyes. + +He had made it! With the pale sun shining on his face, Paul felt relieved. He had been brave, and he had been strong. Now he could continue his journey to wherever his plane was headed. +One day a red gem was found in the garden. It sparkled in the sun and looked very special. Everyone was amazed. + +Then a special spray was sprayed over the gem. Suddenly it changed to a different colour. It became purple with lots of sparkles. Everyone was very excited. + +The next day the special spray was sprayed again. This time the gem turned yellow! It got bigger and glittery. + +The day after that the spray was used again. The gem became red, but it was much shinier than before. Everyone clapped and cheered. + +The red gem shone in the garden, sparkling in the sun. It was the prettiest gem anyone had ever seen! +Once there was a little boy. He liked to jog. Every morning he would put on his running shoes and jog down the street. But one day, the street was not safe. He heard a bad sound. Suddenly, two big dogs were running behind him. He was scared! He started to jog faster. He was running as fast as he could! But the dogs kept getting closer and closer. + +Just then he saw a big tree. He ran to the tree and hugged it tightly. The dogs growled at him, but they didn't come any closer. The little boy was so scared that he started to cry. + +Just then, a friendly lady came by. She saw the little boy hugging the tree and the two big dogs. She quickly chased the dogs away. Then she turned to the little boy and said, "It's okay. You can go home now. You were very brave." + +The little boy thanked the nice lady, and then he jogged all the way home. He was so glad to be safe. +Mary was a happy little girl. She had a very special dog named Spot. Mary and Spot loved to go for walks together. One day they went to the park. Mary loved playing with Spot in the park. + +Spot found a puddle of water. He got very thirsty, so he began to drink from it. Mary was glad that Spot was able to get a drink. When he was done drinking, he licked his lips and looked very happy. + +They went on their way, walking together to the other side of the park. Spot stopped for a sniff and then kept walking. Mary was glad he was getting some fresh air. + +By the end of their walk, both Mary and Spot were feeling very happy. Spot was glad he got something to drink, and Mary was glad she spent time with her special dog. And they both had a wonderful time in the park! +Once upon a time, there was a rich little boy called Tom. He liked to play and run around his big garden. His favourite thing of all was picking the juicy tomatoes from his father's vegetable patch. + +One sunny day, Tom's dad said to him, "Let's go pick some tomatoes for lunch". So Tom, who was excited, put on his shoes and ran outside. He glanced around and saw so many tomatoes! Some were red, some were green and some were still orange. + +Tom jumped up and picked the biggest, juiciest one. He then put it carefully in his basket and ran off to show his dad. + +His dad was really proud of him and said, "Well done Tom, that tomato looks so delicious!" + +Tom was happy and they went inside to make yummy tomato soup. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She liked to go outside and explore. One day, she saw a new sunflower in her garden. She bent down and pulled it out of the ground. The girl was so happy to see the new sunflower! She held the sunflower in her hands and smiled. The sunflower was so bright and pretty! The little girl wanted to take the sunflower for a walk. She started to pull the sunflower all around her garden. She ran back and forth, making sure the sunflower had a lot of fun! The girl and the sunflower spent the whole day together. When it started to grow dark, the little girl went inside to get ready for bed. She knew that she and the sunflower would have more fun together soon. +Once upon a time, there was an incredible rhinoceros. He liked to run in the sunshine. He ran and ran and ran. He stamped his feet and made the earth tremble. + +One day, he saw some zebras and he thought it would be fun to join them. So he ran to them, his feet making a thunderous sound. But as soon as he got close, the zebras ran away. + +The rhinoceros was very sad. He thought that the zebras did not like him. But then a little bird came fluttering down and said, "The zebras were only scared, they have never seen anyone as incredible as you before". + +The rhinoceros felt very happy and ran around with the little bird and other animals, and they all played together. They had a wonderful day and the rhinoceros knew that he would never be alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sarah. She was three years old. Today was a very special day. It was Sarah's birthday and everyone wanted to celebrate it with her. + +Her dad made some hot cocoa for everyone. Sarah was so happy to have cocoa. It was yummy! Her mum brought out a big birthday cake too. It was so high that Sarah had to stand on her tip toes to blow out the candles. + +Everyone clapped and cheered when Sarah made a wish and blew out the candles. Sarah enjoyed the party so much. Everyone sang happy birthday and ate the cake before singing Sarah some more songs and giving her gifts. + +At the end of the day, Sarah said goodbye to her friends and family and hugged her mum and dad. Sarah felt so special. She was so happy to celebrate her birthday with everyone. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was three years old and had a lot of fun. One day, he was walking in the meadow and saw something strange. There was a long shadow ahead of him! + +The little boy was curious and wanted to see what was inside the shadow. He reached out and touched it. Suddenly, a monster jumped out of the shadow! He had long claws and big teeth! + +The little boy was scared and he ran away. As he ran, the monster chased after him. The little boy was so scared he closed his eyes. + +Suddenly, the monster stopped. When the little boy opened his eyes, he saw that the monster had disappeared. He looked around, but he couldn't see the monster anymore. + +The little boy was very relieved. He knew it was because of the long shadow that he was safe. He thanked the shadow for protecting him and ran back home. From then on, he was always careful around shadows. +Once upon a time, there was a mama who was very glad. One day, she wanted to decorate the house for her family. She wanted to make them smile. + +Mama put colorful balls on the tree and made a shiny garland for the walls. Then, she prepared a special meal for her family. + +When they arrived home, the family was delighted at the colorful decorations. Mama served the meal and the family enjoyed it. Everybody felt glad. + +They celebrated together and hugged one another. Mama smiled, feeling happy that she had decorated the house to make her family smile. +Once upon a time there was a girl who lived in a snow. Every day she would look outside to see the world. It was winter time, so the snow was everywhere! One day, she looked out the window and saw something special. It was spring! + +The snow was melting away and the rough ground was showing through. The girl was so excited! She wanted to go outside and play in the sun. She opened the door and stepped out into the fresh air. + +The girl skipped and twirled around in the sun. The snow had all melted away and she felt so happy. The rough ground was starting to get warm, and the girl could finally enjoy the bright sun on her skin. + +Spring was here and that made the girl so very happy. She had waited all winter for this moment, and it was finally here. She laughed, twirled, and skipped until it was time to come inside. That night she dreamed of all the fun she was going to have in the springtime. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called June. June was three years old and loved adventures. One day she went for a walk and saw an attractive tree. She leaned towards it because it was so tall and cool. + +When June looked closely, she saw that there was a reward up in the tree! She was very excited and reached up to get the reward. But it was too high! + +Then June had a great idea. She looked around and saw a chair nearby. She carried it over to the tree and leaned the chair against it. June climbed up onto the chair and soon she could reach the reward. + +Inside the reward was a beautiful necklace that June thought was very attractive. She was so happy and grateful for her reward. She put the necklace on and gave the tree a big hug. + +June took the chair with her as she went on her way. She had a great new necklace and a wonderful adventure. +Once there was a little girl who really wanted to relax. She looked around and saw a big barrel, so she ran to it. But when she opened it, she was met with a terrible smell. It was so bad that she had to run away, covering her nose. + +She then decided to go to the park, as she knew it would be much more pleasant. When she arrived, she lay down on the grass, closed her eyes and tried to relax. + +The sun was warm and the birds were singing. She felt so calm and content - she had finally found a way to relax. + +Before long, she had fallen fast asleep, dreaming of barrels and terrible smells. But in a strange way, it actually made the dream very pleasant. +Once upon a time there was a cute little bird. She felt so snug and warm in her nest. She liked to stare out the window to see what was happening in the world. + +One day, she saw something curious. It was a little boy playing in a garden. She watched him laughing, running around and having so much fun. It was like nothing she had ever seen before! + +The little bird wanted to go and join him. She wanted to know what he was doing that was so much fun. But then she remembered her little nest, and she knew she had to stay put. + +So, she kept watching the boy from her window. He seemed so happy, and it made the little bird smile. She watched him until the sun started to set, and then he left. + +She never got to make friends with the boy, but she felt so content with her nest. She was content with what made her happy, and she learned that sometimes it's okay to just stare. +Once upon a time there was a baby who wanted to gain something very special. She knew that if she was flexible, she could try anything, so she decided to have a go. + +The baby set to work and tried very hard. She tried her hardest and before long, she began to see progress. + +One day, she gained what she wanted - a big, shiny toy! She was so happy and ran home to show mum and dad. + +They were amazed at how flexible the baby had been! She was praised and from that day on, she never gave up on her dreams. + +The moral of the story is to never give up and always be flexible - you never know what you might gain! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. She was nosy and always wanted to explore. +One day, Sally went outside to collect things. She found stones, leaves and other things. Then she saw a big building. She thought it was fascinating. +She opened the door and went inside. It was a dark, spooky building. Sally wanted to explore more, so she kept walking around. +Suddenly, Sally heard a noise. She started to get scared. Then she realized it was just a rat! She was relieved. +Sally continued to explore. She collected more things, like buttons and feathers. At the end of the day, Sally looked at all the things she had collected. She was very proud of herself. +The End. +Once there was a fireman, who was very creative. He loved coming up with new ideas to help the people in his town. One day, he had a great idea. He wanted to finish a project to help improve the community. + +He got started right away—putting together materials, asking his friends to help, and even getting the children to help out. Everyone worked hard, and before long, the fireman had almost finished his project. + +The night before it was supposed to be finished, the fireman was so excited that he couldn't sleep. He got up and carefully put the finishing touches on his project, making sure every last detail was perfect. + +Finally, the next morning he was done—he had finished it! Everyone in the town was so amazed and proud at how creative the fireman had been with his project. Everyone cheered—the fireman had done it; he had finished his project! +John and Sue were going on a drive. They had never been so excited before. John was driving the car and Sue was sitting in the back seat. They were both feeling very happy. + +Suddenly, John spotted something in the road. It was an impressive knife. He stopped the car and picked it up. The knife was very shiny and it had all sorts of cool patterns on it. + +Sue was so excited to see the knife. She asked John if she could have it. John said yes and gave it to her. She was so happy, she hugged and kissed John. + +John and Sue went on their drive. They had a great time and they never forgot the impressive knife. Sometimes they like to take it out to look at it and to remember the happy day. +Once upon a time there was a dragon named Lacy. Lacy was very special because she had a flame in her mouth. The flame was a beautiful orange color and it made Lacy look like she was glowing. + +One day, Lacy wanted to fly over the town. But she was not sure if it would be safe to fly over the homes with the flame. So, Lacy asked her mom if it would be okay. Her mom said it would be okay as long as Lacy was careful. + +So Lacy flew very slowly, and she was amazed at all of the neat things she could see. Then she spotted a nice park. She wanted to fly down and take a rest, so she asked her mom if it would be okay. Her mom said yes, but she reminded Lacy to be careful with the flame. + +At the park, Lacy met another dragon. His name was Louis. Louis told her that the flame could make her healthy. He said that if she breathed in the flame, it would give her lots of energy! + +Lacy listened to Louis and started to breathe in and out with the flame. She felt very strong and even healthier after a few minutes. Then Lacy thanked Louis and asked if he wanted to come over and play. Louis said yes and the two dragons had a lot of fun playing. + +At the end of the day, before they had to leave, Lacy and Louis +Tommy was excited to go to the market with his mom. He loved to look at all of the shiny things and the fresh food. As they got closer, Tommy could see the big, tall building. His mom slowly opened up the big door and they both went inside. + +There were big people walking slowly around the market. Tommy and his mom looked at all of the food, but Tommy wanted the big candy the most. His mom said he couldn't have it, so Tommy pouted. + +His mom said it was time to leave. Tommy didn't want to go. His mom said, "I'll get you something nice if you are a good boy and wait here." Then she locked him in the market so she could get some things. + +Tommy waited and waited. Finally, the slow door opened and in came his mom. She had a bag of candy. Tommy cheered and smiled. They both left the market and went home. He ate his yummy candy the whole way back. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy family. They lived in a very big house and had lots of nice things. One day the family got a very nice invitation. They couldn't believe it! + +The invitation said the family could come to a special party. Everyone was very excited and wanted to know what it was all about. + +The family all got ready and drove to the party. When they got there, they saw it was a library! They were all so excited! + +The family all went inside and saw lots of books. The family had never seen so many books before. They were surprised to learn that they could all read the books. + +So the family all found some books, big and small and sat down to read.It was so much fun for them. They had the best day and smiled the whole way back home in the car. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to read. Every day she would go outside and read her favorite books. One day, when she was reading, she saw something sparkly. It was a lovely fork sparkling in the sun. She thought it seemed so fine, so she picked it up and brought it home. + +When she got home, she put the fork in her room. Every day she would take it out and hold it up to the light. She loved how it sparkled and made everything shine. + +One day, the girl came up with an idea. She decided to use the fork as a bookmark. She put the fork in the book she was reading and it looked great. Now when she reads she can always find her place with her special fork. + +The girl was very happy to have her fork, and she reads her books every day. The fork is there to help her along as she enjoys the stories. It's always there to mark her special spot, and she loves it just fine. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy who had a beautiful baby. The baby loved playing with blocks, and often used them to build a tower. + +One day, the baby put the blocks too high, and the tower fell over. The tower crashed on to the floor, and the blocks scattered everywhere. + +The mommy and the daddy were so sad that the baby had made a mess. But then an amazing thing happened - the blocks had become something new! + +The blocks on the floor were no longer the same blocks that had been in the tower. They were now different shapes and colours. + +The mommy and daddy were happy to see the baby's original creation becoming something different and new. The baby smiled, and soon was back to playing with his blocks again. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, a girl and a toy bear. The girl loved her bear so much and wanted to be with it all the time. Every day she would give it a big hug, and hold its handle tight. + +The two were inseparable, going on all sorts of adventures together. They would climb trees, run in the park, and swing from the swing set. It was so much fun! + +One day, the girl was feeling a little anxious. She was scared to try something new - it looked a bit tricky. But her bear had a plan. He told her not to be worried, he would be there with help make it easy. + +The girl held tight to her bear’s handle and bravely tried the new thing. She quickly realized it was easier than she first thought - the bear was right! To show her appreciation, the girl gave her bear a big sweet hug. They were the best of friends, always there to help each other. +Once upon a time, there was a restless couple. They both wanted to have a marriage and have a happy life together. Every day, they would always be bustling around, and never took time to rest. + +One day, they decided they needed a break, so they decided to take a day and rest. They laid in the sun and enjoyed the peace. For the first time in days, there was no rush. They enjoyed their day of rest. + +Near the end of their day, something amazing happened. As they laid there, the sun shined on their faces, and they felt a strong connection between them. They realized that when they slowed down and took their day of rest, they had a chance to appreciate their marriage. + +The couple knew that it was important to remember to rest every once in a while in order to keep their marriage strong. So from that day forward, they always took time out of their busy lives to take a day of restful togetherness. +One day, Max was feeling very adventurous. He wanted to explore outside and see what he could find. So he opened the door and went outside. He looked around and saw a crack in the street. Max thought this looked very interesting and he decided to keep looking at the crack. + +Next, Max saw something exciting. He saw a bright yellow bug walking around inside the crack. He was very excited and he wanted to keep looking at the bug. Max tried to make it come to him, but it didn't move. It just kept walking around inside the crack. + +Max was disappointed, but he was still very curious. He decided to keep exploring and see what other things he could find outside. After a while, Max found a nice spot under a tree and he decided to keep playing there. He saw lots of different bugs and he had a great time. Max was so happy that he had been adventurous that day. +Once upon a time, two friends called Tommy and Brian went for a ride on Tommy's motorcycle. It was a special day, and they wanted to explore. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. + +Tommy and Brian rode their motorcycle to the park. It was so much fun! Both of them laughed and shouted with joy. + +Suddenly, they saw three boys arguing in the park. Two of them were pushing the other boy. Tommy and Brian stopped their motorcycle and knew they had to help. + +Tommy was brave and creative. He asked the there boys to stop and suggested they play a game instead. The boys agreed and Tommy thought of a fun game. They played tag and laughed and smiled. + +Tommy and Brian had saved the day! The boys thanked them and said goodbye. Tommy and Brian rode their motorcycle away, feeling proud and happy. +Once upon a time there was a youth who was very impressive. Everywhere they went they were praised for their strength and energy. + +One day, the youth decided to take a journey. Everywhere they went people cheered. They saw mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes. Every sight was more impressive than the last! + +Finally, the youth decided to take a rest. They found a nice spot on the grass and lay there watching the stars twinkle. They felt so peaceful and refreshed that they soon decided to go home. + +As the youth returned, everyone was amazed by their incredible journey. They were even more impressed by the youth's impressive decision to come home. + +The end. +Mummy was going to go on a safari. She wanted to be independent so she prepared all the things she needed. She packed a bag filled with water and snacks. She grabbed a hat and put on her sunglasses. + +Finally, it was time to go on the safari. She hopped into the car and drove away. She drove for a long time until she eventually saw some animals in the distance. She got out of the car and went closer. + +Suddenly, she saw a beautiful lion. It was huge and majestic! Mummy was very excited and took some pictures of it. She saw gorillas too and some funny looking monkeys. It was so much fun! + +When the safari was over, Mummy drove back home. She was so happy and couldn't wait to tell everyone about her independent safari adventure! +Harry was so excited. Grandma had promised him a delicious surprise! He wondered what it could be. + +When he arrived at Grandma's house, she smiled and handed Harry a big, wrapped parcel. He opened it and gasped in delight. Inside was a brand new novel! + +Grandma and Harry settled down on the sofa together and read the novel. Harry was fascinated by the story; it was filled with imagined adventures, magical creatures and delicious foods. + +When they finished, Grandma said it was time for the next surprise - delicious sweets! She had wrapped up some of Harry's favorites. +Harry couldn't believe it! He was so happy to have a delicious treat and a new novel to share with Grandma. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was only three years old and she loved to climb. Every day she would find something to climb on, like a tree trunk or a big rock. One day, she decided to climb the hill near her house. + +It was a sunny day, and Jane started to climb the hill. She looked around and also found an old rag at the bottom of the hill. She picked it up and kept on climbing. Soon, she reached the top of the hill. + +Jane was feeling so happy, when suddenly she saw a dead bird on the ground. She was so sad to see the dead bird that she hugged the old rag and started to cry. + +Her mom saw her, and ran up the hill to comfort her. She explained that birds sometimes die, but that it was okay to be sad. She hugged Jane and they went back home. + +Jane kept the old rag, and whenever she missed the dead bird, she hugged it tight. She also kept on climbing and she enjoyed it more than ever. +Once there was a horse. He was so sad because he had no friends to play with. He wandered through the countryside all by himself. + +One day he saw a big bucket of paint. He thought it would be fun to mix it together. So he stirred the paint with a big stick. + +The paint swirled together, making beautiful colours. He watched in amazement as the colours danced in the bucket. + +But then something unexpected happened. The horse fell into the paint. He came out looking very funny! He was so sorry for making such a mess. + +But then he saw that the colours had made a beautiful picture. Everyone who saw it thought it was the most beautiful painting they had ever seen! + +The horse was so happy that he had made something so beautiful. From then on he had lots of friends to play with and he was never lonely again. +Once there was a girl. She was very small and brave. She wanted to explore the world around her. One day, she found a bench in a grassy park. She decided to sit on the bench. The bench felt warm and comfortable. + +Suddenly, the girl became fearful. She heard a noise and felt a chill in her chest. She was scared, but she was brave. She slowly stood up and looked around her. There was nothing there. + +The girl felt relieved and calmed down. She sat back down on the bench and smiled. She felt brave again and enjoyed the warm sun on her shoulders. She continued to explore the world with curiosity and courage. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. Her friends were birds. Every day, she would go outside and whistle at them. + +One day, she spotted a very special stone. It was purple and sparkly. She wanted to keep it and make it her own. So, she whistled and held out her finger. A little bird hopped down and picked it up with its beak. + +The bird flew away and the little girl ran after it. The bird soon landed and put the stone down at the girl's feet. With a happy smile, the girl thanked the bird and hugged the special stone. + +From then on, the little girl always took her purple stone with her wherever she went. And when she was outside, she always whistled to say hello to her bird friends. +Once there was a girl who was three years old. Her name was Lucy. Every day Lucy saw her father writing with a pencil. She wanted to try it too. + +So one day Lucy asked her father if she could have a pencil and a piece of paper. Her father smiled and gave them to her. Then he showed her how to sign her name with the pencil. + +Lucy was very proud of herself. She showed everyone her name written on the paper. + +But soon the paper wasn't so tidy anymore. Lots of little pencil smudges were everywhere. + +But Lucy was happy. Now she could write with a pencil like her father! +Once upon a time there was a big blackboard. It was in the school and everyone liked it very much. One day, the school decided to bury the blackboard in the garden. They dug a big hole and put it inside. It was too big to fit in the hole at first, but then they made it flexible. They bent it and squeezed it until it fit in the hole. Everyone was happy and laughed together. The blackboard was buried and no one ever saw it again. +Once upon a time, a dark war happened. A war is when people are not kind to each other and hurt each other. Everyone was scared. + +But then a great big bird flew over the war. The bird had a special power. It could provide help and care to everyone. The bird's kindness and help spread throughout the war. The people in the dark war started to be kind and helpful to each other, too. + +The war came to an end. The dark war was no more! One day, all the people in the land thanked the great, big bird for its help. The bird had provided a way to kindness, and it will never be forgotten. +Joe was a little boy. He was only three years old. One day, it was gray outside. Joe was sad. His mommy came up to him and asked why. He said he did not have anyone to play with. Mommy wrapped her arms around Joe and gave him a hug. + +Mommy said, "I'm sorry you're so lonely, Joe. How about every week I can come play with you for a little bit? Would that support you feel better?" + +Joe smiled and said yes. Every week, Mommy came to the park to play with Joe. She helped him build castles with blocks and had tea parties with his teddy bears. Together, Joe and Mommy always had lots of fun. + +When it was time to go home, Joe knew he would have to wait until the next week to see his Mommy again. But he always remembered that she loved him and was always there to support him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very proud. Every day, her mommy would tell her she was special. + +One day, the little girl wanted to yield something special. So her mommy helped her make a crib out of cardboard boxes and newspapers. The little girl was so proud of her crib when it was finished. + +The little girl loved her crib. In it, she was cozy and safe. She would play in it all day. Every night, her mommy read her a story before the little girl went to sleep in her crib. + +The little girl was so proud because she knew her mommy was proud of her, too. She had made a special crib and that made her proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl with long, brown hair. She was always proud of her courage. One day, she decided to buy a carpet for her bedroom. + +The girl went to the store and looked at all the carpets. There were carpets that were bright and colourful, carpets that were quite plain, and carpets that were soft and fluffy. Finally, the girl chose a colourful carpet with a pattern of pink and blue. She was so proud of her decision. + +On the way home, she thought of all the wonderful things she could do on her new carpet. She could spin around in circles, she could jump up and down, and she could pretend to be a princess. + +The girl was so proud of her accomplishment. She knew she had made the right decision, and she couldn't wait to show off her new carpet to everybody! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Bella. Bella loved watching films so one day she decided to put an old film into her TV. But as soon as she started it, it made her feel very dizzy. She didn't know what had happened, so she decided to ask her mum for help. + +Mum said that the old film must have been too old so she went and bought a new one. She put the new film into the TV and the picture was perfect. Then they watched the new film together and Bella was so happy. + +From then on, every time a film got too old, Mum was there to replace it with a new one. Bella would get dizzy no more and the family could enjoy films together. And everyone was happy ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a kitten who lived in a big house. She wanted to explore the house, but it was always locked. The kitten didn't know who was inside and why it was so hard to get in. + +One day, she heard the door open and a voice called out: "Welcome! Please come in!" The kitten was very happy and she rushed in, curious to see who was there. + +Inside was a big room and a nice lady. The lady was wearing a pretty dress and she looked very kind. "Hello", she said, smiling. "My name is Lola. I'm here to give you a perfect home". + +The kitten was excited and instantly felt at home. But there was a problem. Even though she was happy here, she wanted to go out and explore. She tried to resist but Lola kept saying: "Stay here! You'll be very happy if you stay". + +Finally, the kitten listened. She stayed in the house and she and Lola became the best of friends. They spent all their time together, playing and exploring the house. It was perfect! +Once there was a bug. The bug wanted to finish an expensive task. He wanted to fly around the world. The bug couldn't do it alone, so he asked his friends to help. His friends wanted to help, so they all worked together and bought plane tickets. When they arrived, they finished the task quickly. They flew around the world and had a lot of fun! When they finished their task, they were so happy that they celebrated all night! +Once upon a time, there was a big mountain. She was tall and loud. Everyone would go to the mountain and have fun. +One day, a monster came to the mountain. He roared and made the mountain shake. The people became scared and hid away. +The wise old wolf saw what was happening and warned everyone to stay away from the monster. He said that the monster was bad and didn't want anyone to get hurt. +All the people listened to the wise old wolf and stayed away from the mountain until the monster was gone. +The monster eventually left and everyone was safe. They thanked the wise old wolf for warning them about the danger. +Everyone was very happy that no one was hurt. From that day forward, they always remembered to listen to the wise old wolf. +One day, a funny cat found a pretty scarf. The cat put it on and went for a walk. The cat felt very happy with the scarf. + +In the park, the cat saw a big dog. The dog saw the scarf and wanted it. The dog tried to take the scarf from the cat. The cat did not want to give it away. + +The cat ran away fast, and the dog followed. They ran and ran until they were both tired. The cat hid behind a tree, and the dog could not find the cat. + +The cat felt safe and kept the pretty scarf. The dog learned not to take things from others. They both went home and became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a thin cat named Tom. Tom lived in a small house with his friend, a little girl named Sue. One day, while they were playing in the backyard, Tom found a map. The map showed the way to a hidden treasure. + +"Look, Sue! A treasure map!" Tom said. Sue looked at the map and smiled. They decided to follow the map to find the treasure. They walked and walked until they found a big tree. The treasure was buried under the tree. + +Sue and Tom started to dig. Suddenly, they found a small box. Inside the box, there were shiny gold coins. "Wow, we found the treasure!" Sue shouted happily. But then, Sue's mom came outside and saw the big hole they dug. + +"You two made a mess!" Sue's mom said. "You must fill the hole and clean up." Sue and Tom knew they had to listen. They didn't want to be punished. So, they filled the hole and cleaned up the mess. + +After they finished, Sue's mom let them keep the treasure. Sue and Tom were very happy. They learned that finding treasure was fun, but they should always be careful and clean up their mess. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a powerful bird with big wings. The bird was hungry. Tim wanted to help the bird. + +Tim said, "I can feed you, bird!" He took a step closer and gave the bird some food. The bird was happy and ate the food. Tim and the bird became friends. + +Now, every day, Tim feeds his powerful bird friend. They laugh and play together. Tim loves his bird friend very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a tidy room with lots of toys. One day, Tim found a shiny copper coin on the floor. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. "Mom, look what I found!" he said. + +His mom told him, "Tim, that copper coin is very special. It can take you on a fun adventure." Tim was very excited and wanted to go on an adventure right away. So, he held the copper coin tight in his hand and followed a little path that appeared in his backyard. + +As Tim followed the path, he met a big dog. The dog wanted to take Tim's copper coin away. Tim said, "No, this is my coin! I found it!" The dog barked and tried to grab the coin from Tim's hand. But Tim was brave and held on to the coin very tight. + +Tim's mom saw what was happening and came to help. She told the dog, "This is Tim's coin. You can't have it." The dog felt sad and walked away. Tim thanked his mom for helping him and they continued to follow the path together. + +At the end of the path, they found a beautiful playground. Tim played and had lots of fun with his mom. He knew that the copper coin had brought them to this special place. After a day full of fun, they went back home, and Tim put the copper coin in a safe place in his tidy room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an ordinary bathrobe that she loved very much. Every night, she wore her bathrobe before going to bed. + +One day, Lily's bathrobe started to talk. "Hello, Lily! Do you know I can talk?" the bathrobe said. Lily was very surprised. "Wow! I didn't know you could talk!" she said. + +Lily and her bathrobe became very good friends. They talked and played together every day. And from that day on, her ordinary bathrobe was not so ordinary anymore. +One day, a little boy named Tim and his humble dog, Spot, went to the park. They liked to play with a ball. Tim would throw the ball, and Spot would run to catch it. They had so much fun! + +While they were playing, a towel fell from the sky. It landed near Tim and Spot. "Look, Spot! A towel!" said Tim. They were both very surprised. They did not know where the towel came from. + +Tim picked up the towel and started to shake it. As he shook the towel, lots of pretty colors came out. Spot barked happily. "Wow, Spot! This is a magic towel!" said Tim. They played with the magic towel all day long. +One day, a little bunny named Tim hopped out of his home. It was spring, and the sun was warm and gentle. Tim was happy to see the flowers and green grass. He wanted to get a big carrot from the garden. + +Tim met a big bird named Bob. Bob said, "Hi, Tim! I see you want to get a big carrot. But be careful, there is a big dog near the garden." + +Tim was not scared. He wanted the big carrot so much. He said, "Thank you, Bob. I will be fast and get the carrot." + +When Tim got to the garden, he forgot what Bob said. He saw the big carrot and was so happy. But then, the big dog saw Tim. The dog ran fast to Tim. Tim tried to run away, but the dog got him. Tim should have listened to Bob. +One day, a boy named Tom and his dog, Spot, went to the park. They saw a hidden bridge in the park. Tom and Spot wanted to cross the bridge. But a big, mean troll lived under the bridge. The troll did not let anyone cross the bridge. + +Tom said to the troll, "Please, let us cross the bridge." The troll said, "No, you can't cross my bridge." Tom and Spot were sad, but they did not want to give up. They thought of a plan to get past the troll. + +Tom grabbed a big stick and threw it far away. Spot ran fast to get the stick. The troll saw Spot and wanted to grab the stick too. While the troll was away, Tom and Spot tried to cross the bridge. + +But the troll saw them and ran back. The troll was very mad. He grabbed Tom and Spot and threw them into the water. Tom and Spot were scared and wet. They swam back to the park and went home. They never went near the hidden bridge again. +Once upon a time, there was a nice cat named Kitty. Kitty lived in a small house with her best friend, a dog named Buddy. They loved to play together and remind each other to be kind. + +One day, while they were playing, they saw some smoke coming from a nearby house. Kitty said to Buddy, "Look, smoke! We must help!" Buddy agreed and they ran to the house as fast as they could. + +When they got to the house, they found a little bird trapped inside. Kitty and Buddy worked together to save the bird. The bird was very thankful and said, "Thank you, Kitty and Buddy, for being so nice and saving me." From that day on, the three friends always reminded each other to be kind and helpful to everyone they met. +Once upon a time, there was a big, dependable dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. They played all day and had lots of fun. + +One day, Tim and Spot were playing in the park. Tim said, "Spot, don't lose the ball!" But Spot was not using his brain and did not listen to Tim. He ran after the ball and it went far, far away. Spot looked and looked, but he could not find the ball. + +Tim was very sad and worried about Spot. He knew that Spot had lost the ball and was lost too. Tim looked everywhere, but he could not find his friend. In the end, Tim went home without Spot. He was very sad and missed his dependable friend. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She saw a beautiful butterfly with big, colorful wings. Lily wanted to play with the butterfly, so she tried to catch it. But the butterfly flew away very fast. + +Lily met a boy named Tim in the park. Tim was eating a sour candy. He made a funny face because it was so sour. Tim saw Lily trying to catch the butterfly and said, "Let's unite and catch the butterfly together!" + +Lily and Tim chased the butterfly all around the park, laughing and having fun. Finally, they caught the butterfly in their hands. They looked at the butterfly and said, "You are so pretty!" Then, they let the butterfly go, and it flew away into the sky. + +From that day on, Lily and Tim became best friends. They always played together in the park and had lots of fun. And every time they saw a butterfly, they remembered the day they united to catch the beautiful butterfly. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim found an unusual notebook near the sea. The notebook had many colors and looked very pretty. Tim decided to keep the notebook and write in it every day. + +One sunny day, Tim went to the sea with his notebook. He saw a big boat with white sails. Tim thought it would be fun to sail on the boat. He asked the man on the boat, "Can I sail with you?" The man smiled and said, "Yes, you can. Come on the boat and we can sail together." + +Tim and the man sailed on the sea. They had a lot of fun. Tim wrote about his adventure in the unusual notebook. When they came back to the shore, Tim said, "Thank you for letting me sail with you." The man replied, "You're welcome. I hope you had fun." Tim smiled and went home, excited to write more in his colorful notebook. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big cone in the park. He thought it was fun to play with. Tim saw a sign that said, "Do not touch." But he did not know what the sign meant, so he picked up the cone. + +A tough girl named Sue saw Tim with the cone. She walked up to him and said, "That's mine! Give it back!" Tim was scared, but he did not want to give the cone to Sue. They both wanted the cone, so they began to fight. + +As they fought, a big wind came and blew the cone away. Tim and Sue were sad. They had lost the cone because they could not share. The sign was right, they should not have touched the cone. Now, they had nothing to play with, and it was a bad ending for both of them. +One day, a cheerful boy named Tim found an arrow in his yard. He picked it up and wanted to show it to his friend, Sam. Sam lived next door and liked to play with Tim. They had a lot of fun together. + +Tim went to Sam's house and said, "Look, Sam! I found an arrow! Let's set it on the wall in my room." Sam was excited and said, "Yes, let's do it!" They went to Tim's room and set the arrow on the wall. It looked nice and both boys were happy. + +After a while, Tim's mom came into the room and saw the arrow. She said, "Boys, it's not safe to play with arrows. You should give it to me." Tim and Sam gave the arrow to Tim's mom. They learned that it is important to be careful with things that can hurt us. From that day on, they always made sure to play with safe toys. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to search for a special basket. She wanted to find the rich basket that her mom told her about. It was said to be full of pretty things and yummy candy. Mia was very excited to find it. + +As Mia walked, she met a talking cat. The cat said, "Hello, Mia! Are you searching for the rich basket too? I can help you find it!" Mia smiled and said, "Yes, let's search together!" So Mia and the talking cat walked and searched for the special basket. + +After a while, they found the rich basket under a big tree. Mia and the talking cat were so happy! They opened the basket and saw all the pretty things and yummy candy. Mia shared the candy with the talking cat, and they became good friends. From that day on, Mia and the talking cat always played and searched for fun things together. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat and a small dog. They lived in a comfortable house with a nice lady. The lady was a lawyer. She helped people with their problems. + +One day, the cat and the dog had a quarrel. The cat said, "I want to sleep on the big, soft bed!" The dog said, "No, I want to sleep there!" They were not happy and did not want to share the bed. + +The lawyer lady heard them and came to see what was wrong. She said, "Why don't you both sleep on the bed together? You can be friends and share." The cat and the dog thought about it and agreed. + +So, the big cat and the small dog slept on the big, soft bed together. They were warm and comfortable. They became good friends and never had a quarrel again. The nice lady, the cat, and the dog lived happily ever after in their comfortable house. +Once upon a time, in a small forest, there lived a sweet bunny named Bella. Bella loved to hop and play with her friends, the birds and squirrels. One day, while Bella was playing, she saw a pretty leaf on the ground. It was red and yellow, and it made her smile. + +Bella picked up the leaf and showed it to her friend, Sammy the squirrel. "Look, Sammy! I found a pretty leaf!" Sammy looked at the leaf and nodded. "Yes, Bella, it is very pretty. But we should not take things that are not ours. We must surrender it back to the ground." + +Bella thought about what Sammy said and agreed. She gently placed the leaf back on the ground. As she did, a tiny bug crawled out from under the leaf and smiled at Bella. "Thank you for giving my home back!" the bug said happily. + +Bella and Sammy learned that it is important to be kind and respect the things that belong to others. They continued to play and have fun, knowing that they had done the right thing by surrendering the leaf. And the forest was a happier place because of their sweet, caring hearts. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim went for a walk in the wild woods. He wore his favorite red jacket to keep warm. As he walked, he saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. + +Tim began to climb the tree. He went up, up, up. When he reached the top, he saw a small bird. The bird said, "Hello, Tim! What are you doing up here?" + +Tim smiled and said, "I'm climbing the tree to see the wild woods from up high. I like to wear my red jacket to keep warm." The bird and Tim became friends and had a fun time in the wild woods together. +One day, a small girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. Mia saw a big, harmless bug on the grass. She wanted to touch it, but her mom said, "No, Mia. Don't touch the bug." + +Mia asked, "Why not, Mom?" Her mom just gave a shrug and said, "It might be a worry." + +But Mia didn't listen. She touched the bug, and it didn't do anything bad. She thought it was fun, so she picked it up and took it home. + +At home, Mia put the bug in a box. She played with it and talked to it. But then, the bug got out of the box. It went into Mia's room and made a big mess. It broke her toys and ate her food. + +Mia was sad and cried. She knew she should have listened to her mom. The bug was not as harmless as she thought. +One day, a little dog named Max was walking in the park. He saw a big tree with a strip of paper on it. Max felt important because he could read the words on the paper. The paper said, "Find the treasure under the red rock." + +Max ran to find his friend, a cat named Lily. "Lily, Lily!" Max cried. "I found a very important paper! It says there is treasure under a red rock! Let's go find it!" + +Lily and Max looked all over the park. They found a red rock near the pond. Max was so excited that he started to tremble. "This must be it!" Max said. + +Lily and Max dug under the red rock. They found a small box. Inside the box was a shiny gold key. Max and Lily knew they had found the treasure. They were so happy and proud of themselves. They had a big party to celebrate their important find. +Once upon a time, in a small, organized room, there lived a tiny fly. This fly was always busy, flying around and helping his friends. He liked to make sure everything was clean and in its place. + +One day, the fly met a big bear who was very sad. The bear sighed and said, "I lost my toy and I can't find it anywhere." The fly wanted to help, so he flew around the room, looking for the toy. + +After a while, the fly found the toy under a big box. He called the bear over and said, "Here is your toy!" The bear was so happy, he gave the fly a big hug. From that day on, the fly and the bear became best friends, always helping each other and keeping their room organized. +Once upon a time, there was a little dolphin named Dolly. Dolly lived in the big blue sea with her family. They loved to swim and play together all day long. Dolly was very happy. + +One day, while swimming, Dolly saw a big fish. The big fish said, "Hi, little dolphin! Do you want to play with me?" Dolly was excited and said, "Yes, let's play together!" So Dolly and the big fish started to play. They swam fast and jumped high in the air. + +While playing, Dolly did not see that she swam far away from her family. When she looked around, she could not see them anymore. Dolly was sad and scared. She did not want to be separate from her family. + +Dolly asked the big fish, "Can you help me find my family? I don't want to be separate from them." The big fish said, "Of course, little dolphin! Let's go find your family together." So Dolly and the big fish swam back to find Dolly's family. + +After some time, they found Dolly's family. Dolly was so happy to see them again. She said, "Thank you, big fish, for helping me find my family!" The big fish smiled and said, "You're welcome, little dolphin! Remember to stay close to your family so you don't get separate again." From that day on, Dolly always stayed close to her family and they lived happily ever after. +One day, a girl named Amy wanted to organize her toys. She had many toys, but they were all over her room. She asked her mom to help her. Her mom said, "Yes, let's organize your toys together." + +They started to put the toys in tight boxes. Amy's mom said, "This will teach you how to keep your room clean." Amy was happy to learn something new from her mom. + +After they finished, Amy's room looked very nice. She said, "Thank you, Mom, for teaching me how to organize my toys." Her mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Amy. Now your room is clean and organized." +Once upon a time, there was a little seal who lived near the sea. The seal was very fearful of the big waves, so he never went into the water. One day, a big bird came to the seal and said, "Why are you always so fearful? The sea is fun!" + +The seal thought about it and decided to try the sea. He went into the water and tasted the salt. It was a new taste for the seal, and he liked it. He started to swim and play with the other seals in the sea. They all had fun together. + +But one day, a big shark came to the sea. The shark saw the little seal and wanted to eat him. The seal was so fearful, he didn't know what to do. The other seals swam away, but the little seal was too scared to move. The big shark ate the little seal, and it was a very bad ending. + +The other seals learned a lesson from the little seal's story. They knew that being fearful could sometimes keep them safe. They never forgot their friend, the little seal, and they always remembered to be careful in the big sea. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park to play. He wore a red vest. The sun was hot, but the wind was harsh. Tim saw a big tree and decided to sit under it. + +Soon, a girl named Sue arrived at the park. She saw Tim and walked to him. "Hi, I like your vest!" Sue said. Tim smiled and said, "Thank you! Do you want to play with me?" Sue nodded her head, and they started to play together. + +As they played, the harsh wind blew harder. Tim's red vest flew away. They both tried to catch it, but they could not. The vest was gone. Tim and Sue were sad. They went home with heavy hearts. The day did not end well. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim had a toy cat named Kitty. Kitty had a long, dry tail, made of thread. Tim loved Kitty very much. + +One day, Tim wanted to complete a puzzle. He asked Kitty for help. "Kitty, can you help me complete this puzzle?" Kitty nodded her head. They worked together to put the pieces in the right place. + +As they were almost done, a big wind blew through the window. The wind picked up Kitty and carried her away. Tim tried to catch her, but he was too slow. Kitty's dry thread tail got caught on a tree branch. + +Tim cried, "Kitty, come back!" But Kitty was stuck, and the wind blew her away. Tim was very sad because he lost his best friend. The puzzle was not complete, and Tim missed Kitty very much. +Once upon a time, in a small room, there was a toy car. The toy car was very sad because it could not move. It needed a battery to make it go. The toy car was also fearful of the dark room. + +One day, a little boy named Tom entered the room. Tom saw the sad toy car and wanted to help. He looked around and found a battery. Tom was happy that he could make the toy car go. + +Tom put the battery in the toy car. The toy car started to move and was not fearful anymore. The toy car and Tom played together all day. They were both very happy, and the room was not dark anymore. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a dishwasher. The dishwasher was always full of dirty plates and cups. One day, the dishwasher felt very sad because it was always full and dirty. It wanted to be clean and empty. + +The dishwasher said to the little girl, "Please help me. I want to be clean and empty. I do not like to be full and dirty." The little girl listened to the dishwasher and decided to help. She took out all the dirty plates and cups and washed them with soap and water. She put them all away in the cupboard, and the dishwasher was finally clean and empty. + +The little girl and the dishwasher were both very happy. The dishwasher promised to remain clean and empty if the little girl would always help it. The little girl agreed, and they became the best of friends. The moral of the story is that when we help others, we can make both them and ourselves happy. +One day, a little girl named Mia was playing outside with her toy car. She looked up at the sky and saw dark clouds. A storm was coming. Mia felt scared and ran to her mom. + +"Mom, a storm is coming!" Mia said. Her mom looked outside and saw the dark clouds too. "Don't worry, Mia. We will go inside and be safe," her mom said. They went inside the house and closed the door. + +Inside the house, Mia and her mom sat by the window. They watched the rain and the wind. The storm was very big. Then, a bright light appeared in the sky. It was a rainbow! Mia felt glad and smiled at her mom. + +"Look, Mom! A rainbow!" Mia said. Her mom looked at the rainbow and smiled too. "Yes, Mia. The storm is over and the rainbow is here to make us happy," her mom said. + +Mia and her mom went outside to play again. They were glad that the storm was gone and they could have fun in the sun. They played with the toy car and enjoyed the beautiful day together. +Once upon a time, in a small garden, there was a little, hairy rabbit named Bob. Bob loved to eat radishes. One day, he saw a big, red radish in the garden. He wanted to eat it, but it was too high for him to reach. + +Bob had a friend named Sally, the squirrel. Sally was good at climbing trees. Bob asked Sally, "Can you help me get the big radish?" Sally said, "Yes, I will help you." So, Sally climbed the tree and picked the radish for Bob. + +Bob was very happy to have the radish. He said, "Thank you, Sally. Do you want to join me and eat the radish together?" Sally said, "Yes, I would love to join you." So, Bob and Sally sat in the garden and shared the big, red radish. They were very happy and had a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Hope. She loved to play outside in the earth. One day, Hope met a new friend, a little boy named Jack. They played together and had so much fun. + +As they played, Jack started to be rude. He threw dirt at Hope and laughed. Hope felt sad and said, "Jack, please don't be rude. Let's play nice together." + +Jack thought about it and said, "I'm sorry, Hope. I won't be rude anymore." They played nicely and had a great time. From that day on, Hope and Jack were always good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big, reliable dog named Max. Max liked to wear pants. Tim thought Max looked funny in pants, but Max loved them. + +One day, Max lost his pants while playing in the park. Max was sad. Tim wanted to help Max find his pants. They looked and looked, but could not find them. Then, Tim saw a girl with a dog. The dog had pants on! + +Tim recognized the pants. They were Max's pants! Tim asked the girl if they could have the pants back. The girl said yes, and Max was so happy. Max put on his pants, and Tim and Max went home. They played together every day, and Max always wore his pants. +One day, a cheerful little girl named Mia went to the beach with her mom. They saw lots of sand and water. Mia was very happy to play in the sand. She picked up a toy shovel and started to dig a big hole. + +Mia's mom said, "Let's make a sand castle!" Mia liked the idea and began to pick up more sand with her hands. She put the sand into a small bucket and turned it upside down. A little sand castle appeared. Mia clapped her hands and smiled. + +A boy named Tim came over to Mia and asked, "Can I help you make the sand castle?" Mia said, "Yes, let's play together!" They both picked up more sand and made the sand castle bigger and bigger. They were very cheerful and had lots of fun at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. Many animals came to run in the race. There was a fast rabbit, a strong bear, and an unusual snail. The snail was not like the others. He was very slow, but he wanted to try. + +Before the race, the rabbit said, "You are too slow, snail. You cannot win." But the snail did not listen. He wanted to fill his heart with joy and try his best. The race began, and all the animals ran as fast as they could. + +The rabbit was in the lead, but he got tired. He thought, "I am so far ahead. I can take a short nap." The rabbit fell asleep under a tree. The snail kept going, even though he was very slow. He passed the sleeping rabbit and won the race. The other animals were surprised, but they cheered for the unusual snail. The rabbit learned that it is important to always try your best and never give up. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park to play. He saw his friends playing a fun game. Tim wanted to join them, but he was a bit shy. He watched as they played together, laughing and having a good time. + +In the game, there was a bossy girl named Sue. She told the other kids what to do and where to go. Sue saw Tim watching and said, "Hey Tim, come play with us! But you have to listen to me, because I am the leader." Tim thought about it and decided to join the game. + +As they played, Tim started to gain more and more confidence. He began to speak up and share his own ideas. The other kids liked his ideas and started to listen to him too. Sue didn't like that and said, "No, I am the leader! You have to do what I say!" But Tim and the other kids decided they didn't want a bossy leader anymore. They all played together, taking turns and sharing ideas, and they had the best time ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was very excited because today, he was going to bake a cake with his mom. Tim loved to bake, and he couldn't wait to eat the yummy cake. + +While they were baking, Tim found a big stick in the yard. He wanted to use the stick to mix the cake batter. His mom said, "No, Tim, we can't use a stick. We need to use a spoon." Tim was sad because he really wanted to use the stick. + +Tim's mom had an idea. She said, "Let's use the stick to play a game outside after we bake the cake." Tim was excited again. They finished baking the cake and went outside to play with the stick. + +They played a fun game of catch with the stick. After they were done playing, they went inside to eat the yummy cake they baked together. Tim was happy to have a fun day with his mom, and he learned that sticks are for playing, not for baking. +One day, a little dog named Max hurt his leg. It was bad. He needed a bandage to make it better. Max was sad because he could not play with his friends. + +Max saw his friend, a cat named Lily. She was playing with a ball. Max asked, "Can I join you?" Lily saw Max's bad leg and said, "You need a bandage first." + +Lily helped Max put a bandage on his leg. It felt better. Now, Max could join Lily and play with the ball. They had lots of fun together. Max was happy that he could play with his friend. +One day, a little boy named Tim set out to play in the grass near his house. The sun was shining, and the grass was green and soft. Tim loved to play in the original spot where he first learned to walk. + +As he played, Tim saw a small bug on the grass. "Hello, bug!" Tim said. "Do you like the grass too?" The bug looked at Tim and nodded its tiny head. They both enjoyed the warm sun and soft grass together. + +After a while, Tim's mom called him inside for lunch. "Bye, bug!" Tim said. "See you later!" The bug waved goodbye as Tim went inside. Tim knew he would always remember his original spot and the new friend he made there. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a toy dog named Max. Max was an honest dog, always telling the truth. + +One day, Sue and Max were playing in the garden. Max found a bottle in the grass. "Sue, look at this bottle!" said Max. Sue picked up the bottle and saw that it was sharp. "Oh no, Max! This bottle is sharp. We must be careful." + +Sue and Max decided to tell Sue's mom about the sharp bottle. "Mom, we found a sharp bottle in the garden," said Sue. Her mom thanked them for being honest and took the bottle away to keep them safe. Sue and Max went back to playing, happy that they had helped keep their garden safe. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary town, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to march around his house making loud noises. He would march up and down, all day long, pretending to be a big, strong soldier. + +One sunny day, Tim decided to march outside with his friends. They all marched together, up and down the street, laughing and having fun. Tim's mommy saw them and thought they might be hungry after all that marching. So, she made them a yummy snack to eat. + +Tim and his friends sat down on the grass and enjoyed their snack. They ate juicy apples, crunchy carrots, and sweet cookies. After they finished, they all felt very happy and full. They thanked Tim's mommy and continued to march and play, having an extraordinary day in their ordinary town. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a bell that he loved a lot. Tim would take his bell everywhere he went. He liked to make it ring, and it made him very happy. + +One day, Tim met a fast rabbit in the park. The rabbit said, "Hello, my name is Rob. What is that in your hand?" Tim replied, "This is my bell. I like to make it ring." Rob the rabbit thought the bell was very cool. + +Tim and Rob became good friends. They would play together in the park every day. Tim would ring his bell and Rob would run fast. They had lots of fun and were very happy. +One day, a big car and a little car were driving down the road. The big car was very fast, but the little car was slow. The big car said, "Little car, you should go faster. It is easy for me!" + +The little car said, "I cannot go fast like you. I need more fuel to go fast." The big car thought about it and said, "I will give you some of my fuel so you can go faster." + +But the little car did not want the big car's help. The little car said, "No, thank you. I refuse your fuel. I like being slow." The big car was sad but understood. + +So, the big car and the little car kept driving down the road. The big car went fast and the little car went slow. They were both happy just the way they were. +One day, a little cat named Kitty was very tired. She had been playing with her friends all day. Kitty wanted to go home and take a nap. But first, she needed to find her bowl. + +Kitty looked all around the house. She looked in the kitchen, in the bedroom, and even in the bathroom. She couldn't find her bowl anywhere. Kitty was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, she saw her friend Doggy. Kitty asked, "Doggy, have you seen my bowl?" Doggy thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I saw your bowl in the living room." Kitty was happy and went to the living room. + +There, she found her bowl. It was covered with a soft blanket. Kitty was so glad to find her bowl. She thanked Doggy for his help. + +Kitty took the blanket off her bowl and ate her food. Then, she went to her bed and took a long nap. She was not tired anymore. +One day, a thoughtful girl named Jane found a flute. She liked the sound it made. She played the flute all day. Her friend Tom came over and asked, "Can I play the flute too?" + +Jane said, "No, it is my flute." Tom was sad. He wanted to play the flute too. They did not know what to do. They asked their mom for help. + +Mom said, "You can take turns playing the flute." Jane thought for a moment and then nodded. She gave the flute to Tom. Tom played the flute and was happy. Jane was happy too. They played the flute together and had a fun day. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. They needed to buy food for the week. Tim saw a big freezer with lots of ice cream inside. He wanted some ice cream, so he asked his mom, "Can I have some ice cream, please?" + +His mom said, "Yes, but first we need to print a list of what we need to buy." Tim and his mom went to a machine that printed the list. The machine made a crazy noise as it printed the list. Tim laughed and said, "That sounds funny!" + +After they got the list, they went back to the freezer and picked out some ice cream. Tim chose a big tub of chocolate ice cream. They put the ice cream in the cart and went to pay for their food. + +At home, Tim put the ice cream in the freezer so it would stay cold. He was excited to eat it later. Tim and his mom had a fun day at the store, and Tim learned how to print a list and pick out ice cream from the freezer. +Once upon a time, in a small garden, there was a lazy bunny named Bobo. Bobo loved to eat carrots all day long. One day, he saw a big carrot in the garden. Bobo's eyes grew wide, and he hopped over to the carrot. + +As Bobo was about to take a bite, he heard a small voice. "Please don't eat me," said the carrot. Bobo was surprised and asked, "Why not?" The carrot replied, "If you let me grow, I will become the biggest carrot ever, and we can be friends." + +Bobo thought about it and decided to let the carrot grow. They became good friends, and Bobo would visit the carrot every day. Sometimes, they would play and laugh together. Bobo even gave the carrot a big hug. + +One day, the carrot had grown so big that it was time for Bobo to eat it. The carrot said, "Thank you for being my friend, Bobo. Now, you can eat me, and I will give you lots of energy." Bobo hugged the carrot one last time and took a big bite. He felt so strong and happy. + +From that day on, Bobo was not lazy anymore. He played and hopped around the garden, making friends with all the other animals. And he always remembered his special carrot friend who taught him the importance of friendship and not being lazy. +Once upon a time, there was a tall man. He was a brave knight. He had a big shield to keep him safe. One day, he went for a walk in the woods. He saw many pretty flowers and happy birds. + +As the tall man walked, he did not see a big rock on the ground. He tripped and fell down. His shield went flying away. The tall man was very sad. He looked and looked for his shield, but he could not find it. + +The tall man tried to go on without his shield. But because he did not have it, he was not safe anymore. A big dragon came and saw the tall man. The dragon was not nice. The tall man tried to fight, but he could not win. He lost the fight and the dragon took him away. The tall man was never seen again. +One day, a boy named Tim went to play in the park. He saw a big tree with a rope swing. The rope had a big knot on it. Tim was glad to play on the swing. + +As Tim played on the swing, another boy named Sam came to the park. Sam wanted to play on the swing too. Tim said, "Let's see who can swing higher. The one who swings higher will win." Sam agreed and they started to swing. + +They swung higher and higher. Tim swung so high that he touched the knot. Sam tried hard but could not reach the knot. Tim won the game. Sam said, "You win, Tim! You are good at swinging!" Tim and Sam were glad and played together all day. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there lived a stubborn goat named Billy. Billy had two long horns on his head. He loved to play with his friends, but sometimes he would not listen. + +One day, Billy's friend, a wise old owl, said, "Billy, you need to learn to lie down and rest. Running around all day is not good for you." Billy shook his head and said, "No, I want to play all day!" + +Later that day, Billy was running and playing when he tripped and fell. His horns got stuck in a bush. He tried to pull his horns out, but they were stuck tight. Billy was scared and called for help. + +The wise old owl heard Billy's cries and flew down to help him. With a gentle push, the owl freed Billy's horns from the bush. Billy thanked the owl and promised to listen to his friends more often. + +From that day on, Billy learned to lie down and rest when he was tired. He also learned to listen to his friends, even when he was feeling stubborn. And they all lived happily ever after in the big green forest. +One sunny day, Tom and his big sister, Sue, went to play outside. They took their red wagon with them. They wanted to fill the wagon with toys and take them to the park. + +As they walked, they saw an enormous dog. The dog was friendly and wagged its tail. Tom was scared and began to panic. "Sue, I'm scared of the big dog!" he said. + +Sue smiled and said, "Don't worry, Tom. The dog is nice. Let's give him a toy from our wagon." They gave the dog a ball and he was happy. Tom stopped panicking and they all played together at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, they were playing hide and seek when Lily's mom called out to her. "Lily, it's time to leave now," she said. + +Lily didn't want to go home yet, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. "Okay, Mommy," she said sadly. "I'll be back tomorrow." + +As they walked home, Lily's mom told her about a mighty storm that was coming. "It's going to be very windy and rainy," she warned. "We need to make sure we're inside before it hits." + +Lily didn't like the sound of that, but she trusted her mom. The next day, when she went back to the park, she saw that some of the trees had fallen down from the storm. "Wow, Mommy was right," she said to her friends. "We're lucky we left in time." +Once upon a time, there was a group of animal friends who lived in a big forest. They all loved to play together and go on adventures. One day, they decided to have a race to see who was the fastest. + +The rabbit was very fast, but the turtle was slow. The rabbit was feeling envious of the turtle because he wanted to win the race. So, he put a label on the turtle's back that said "slowpoke". + +During the race, the rabbit was in the lead, but then he saw a carrot and got distracted. The turtle kept going and eventually won the race. The rabbit was so angry that he struck the turtle. + +The turtle was hurt and sad. He didn't understand why the rabbit would hurt him. The other animals were upset too and decided that they didn't want to play with the rabbit anymore. The rabbit was left all alone, feeling very sorry for what he had done. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman named Jack. One day, Jack went to the river to catch some fish. He cast his net into the water and waited patiently. Suddenly, he felt a tug on the net and quickly pulled it up. But he saw that the net was torn and needed to be repaired. + +Jack felt ashamed that he couldn't catch any fish because of his broken net. He decided to go home and fix it. He got some string and needle and started to repair the net. It took him a while, but he finally finished. The next day, he went back to the river and caught lots of fish with his newly repaired net. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to run and play outside. One day, while Timmy was playing, he saw a crack in the sidewalk. It was amazing! He looked at it for a long time. + +Timmy wondered how the crack got there. Maybe a big truck drove over it or maybe it was just old. He wanted to touch it, but his mom said it was too dirty. So, Timmy just kept looking at the crack, thinking how amazing it was. + +As the sun started to set, Timmy's mom called him inside for dinner. Timmy said goodbye to the crack and promised to come back and see it tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max had a red collar that he wore every day. He loved to run and play in the park. One day, Max met a new friend named Bella. Bella was a big white dog who also had a collar, but hers was blue. Max was glad to meet Bella and they ran and played together all day. They chased each other and played fetch with a ball. Max and Bella became best friends and they always met in the park to play together. Max was so glad to have met Bella and he knew they would always be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very busy playing with her toys. She loved her dolls and stuffed animals. She understood that they were not real, but she still loved to talk to them and play with them. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her that they were going on a trip to the beach. Lily was so excited! She loved the beach and couldn't wait to build sandcastles and play in the water. She understood that they needed to pack their bags and get ready to go. + +When they arrived at the beach, Lily was amazed by all the sand and water. She ran around and played all day. She understood that they needed to be careful in the water and wear sunscreen. At the end of the day, Lily was tired but happy. She understood that they had a great trip and couldn't wait to come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, she went on a walk and found a big, shiny rock. It was so pretty! + +Lily picked up the rock and showed it to her mom. "Look at this rock, Mommy! It's so shiny!" she said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Imagine all the adventures that rock has been on before you found it." + +Lily thought about that and imagined the rock had been on a big icy mountain and had slid down with all the snow. She giggled and said, "That would be so fun!" + +From that day on, Lily kept the rock with her everywhere she went. It reminded her to imagine all the fun adventures she could have. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat spaghetti. She would always ask her mom to make it for her, but one day she spilled it all over the floor. Her mom was upset because the delicate plate broke and the spaghetti was wasted. + +Lily felt bad and wanted to make it up to her mom. She asked her mom what she could do to answer for her mistake. Her mom told her that she could help clean up the mess and be more careful next time. + +Lily learned that accidents happen, but it's important to take responsibility for our actions and make things right. From then on, she was more careful and never spilled her spaghetti again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yogurt every day. One day, she asked her mom for a long spoon to eat her yogurt with. Her mom found a long spoon and gave it to her. Lily was very happy and ate her yogurt with the long spoon. + +After she finished eating, she wanted to play with her toys. But she couldn't find all the pieces to complete her puzzle. She looked everywhere but couldn't find them. Then, she remembered that she left them in the living room. She went to the living room and found the missing pieces. She completed her puzzle and was very proud of herself. + +From that day on, Lily ate her yogurt with the long spoon and completed her puzzles all by herself. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear clothes that were cool. His mommy would buy him new clothes every week, but Timmy wanted something special. He wanted a cool cloth that he could wear to school. + +Timmy's mommy went to the store to sell some things she didn't need anymore. While she was there, she saw a cool cloth that she knew Timmy would love. She used the money she got from selling her things to buy the cool cloth for Timmy. + +When Timmy saw the cool cloth, he was so happy. He put it on right away and went to show his friends at school. They all thought it was the coolest cloth they had ever seen. Timmy was so proud of his cool cloth that his mommy had bought for him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom told her it was time to take a shower. Lily was not happy, she was frustrated because she wanted to keep playing with her toys. + +Lily's mom said, "Come on Lily, it's time to take a shower. You don't want to be stinky, do you?" Lily replied, "But mom, I don't want to stop playing. Can I take my toys with me?" + +Her mom said, "No, you can't take your toys with you in the shower. They will get wet and tear apart." Lily didn't want her toys to get ruined, so she decided to take a quick shower. After the shower, Lily felt clean and fresh. She was happy she listened to her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing, and dreamed of being on a big stage one day. One day, Lily's mom took her to see a play at the theater. + +Lily was so excited to see the actors on the stage. "Can we stay and watch more?" she asked her mom. "Of course, sweetie," her mom replied. + +As they watched the play, Lily noticed how fit and strong the actors were. "I want to be fit like them one day," she said. "You can do it, Lily," her mom encouraged her. + +After the play, Lily met one of the actors. "I loved your performance!" she exclaimed. "Thank you," the actor replied. "You can be on the stage too one day, just keep practicing." + +Lily left the theater feeling inspired and determined to work hard to achieve her dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance in her room all day long. One day, her mom told her about a big show happening at the park. "There will be a stage, and lots of people will come to watch," her mom said. Lily got very excited and asked if she could sing at the show. Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, but you have to practice a lot to be good enough." + +Lily practiced every day and soon she was ready for the show. When the day finally came, she was very nervous. But when she got on the stage, she felt happy and confident. She started to sing and dance, and the people cheered and clapped. She felt like a superstar! + +After the show, a man came up to her and said, "You were amazing! You're going to be very popular one day." Lily smiled and thanked him. She felt like she was on top of the world. From that day on, she continued to sing and dance, and she always remembered the feeling of being on the stage and rocking the show. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to take baths in his big bathtub. One day, Timmy's mommy told him it was time to get out of the tub. Timmy didn't want to yield, but he knew he had to listen to his mommy. + +Later that day, Timmy and his mommy went for a walk in the park. They found a dead bug on the ground. Timmy's mommy explained to him that the bug was no longer alive and that it couldn't move anymore. + +As they continued their walk, they saw a big dog that was very friendly. Timmy's mommy told him that the dog wouldn't hurt him and that he was a good boy. Timmy was happy to see the dog and he didn't feel scared anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. She had a big bookcase in her room that was filled with her favorite books. One day, Lily's little brother, Tom, accidentally split the bookcase in half while playing with his toys. + +Lily saw what happened and said, "Tom, you broke my bookcase! Why did you do that?" + +Tom replied, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to split it. I was just playing and it fell over." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. Let's work together to fix it. You can help me find the tools, and I'll use my intelligent brain to figure out how to put it back together." + +So, Lily and Tom worked together to fix the bookcase. They found the tools they needed and Lily used her intelligence to figure out how to fix it. In the end, the bookcase was as good as new and Lily and Tom were happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck who lived by the river. The duck was always hungry and wanted to eat all the time. One day, the duck saw a butterfly and wanted to eat it, but the butterfly was too fast and flew away. + +The duck became very sad and realized that it was not nice to always want to eat others. Then, the duck saw a little fish who was stuck in the river. The duck helped the fish and gave it a kiss. The fish was very happy and grateful. + +From that day on, the duck learned that it was better to help others than to be hungry all the time. And the fish became the duck's friend forever. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a big sack. He would go around town and pick up all the trash and put it in his sack. The man was very strong and could carry the heavy sack all day long. + +One day, the man found an amazing pipe on the ground. It was shiny and made a funny noise when he blew into it. The man thought it was the best thing he had ever found. + +He decided to take the pipe home and show it to his friends. They were amazed by the pipe too and they all blew into it, making funny noises together. The man felt happy that he had found such an amazing thing and put it in his sack to keep it safe. +Once upon a time, there was a pilot. He was very fit and strong. One day, he wanted to fly his plane but he had a problem. His plane was broken! He didn't know how to fix it. So, he went to ask his friend for help. + +His friend was very kind and said he would help. But, the pilot didn't like the way his friend was fixing the plane. He thought his friend was doing it wrong. The pilot got angry and started to shout at his friend. + +His friend felt sad and didn't want to help anymore. The pilot realized he was wrong and said sorry. They talked and worked together to fix the plane. Finally, the plane was fixed and the pilot was able to fly again. The pilot was happy and grateful to have a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike. He would ride it all around his house and in the park. One day, Timmy saw some police officers. They were wearing blue uniforms and had shiny badges. Timmy thought they looked good. + +The police officers were riding in a big car called a police car. Timmy wanted to ride in the police car too. He went up to the police officers and asked if he could ride with them. The police officers said yes and Timmy was so happy! + +Timmy got to sit in the back of the police car and ride around with the police officers. They even turned on the siren and it was so loud! Timmy had so much fun riding in the police car. When they were done, the police officers gave Timmy a sticker and said he was a good helper. Timmy was so proud of himself and couldn't wait to tell his mom and dad about his ride in the police car. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Max who was very obedient. One day, Lily's mom asked her to go to the store to bring some corn for dinner. Lily got excited and asked Max to come with her. + +On the way to the store, Max saw a squirrel and ran after it. Lily called out to him, "Max, come back! We need to bring corn for dinner." Max listened to Lily and came back to her. They went to the store and bought some corn. + +On the way back home, Lily saw her friend Sarah and they started talking. Max got bored and started running around. Lily told him, "Max, be obedient. We need to get home and cook dinner." Max listened to Lily and walked with her back home. + +When they got home, Lily's mom was happy to see them with the corn. She said, "Good job, Lily and Max! You both are so helpful and obedient." Lily smiled and hugged Max, feeling proud of herself and her furry friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a cage with his family. One day, Timmy saw a big cat outside their cage. Timmy felt very scared and fearful. He knew the cat wanted to eat him and his family. + +Timmy had an idea. He rolled a piece of cheese towards the cat. The cat got distracted and went after the cheese. Timmy and his family quickly ran away from the cage and found a new home. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to be brave and always keep a piece of cheese with him, just in case he needed to roll it away from danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her favorite cap on her head. One day, while she was playing, she saw a big, ugly bug crawling towards her. It was so disgusting! + +Lily wanted to get rid of the bug, but she didn't know how. Suddenly, she remembered her mom telling her that bugs don't like the smell of peppermint. She ran inside the house and found a bottle of peppermint oil. + +Lily dabbed some peppermint oil on her cap and went back outside. As soon as the bug got close to her, she pushed it away with her cap. The bug didn't like the smell of peppermint and quickly scurried away. Lily was so happy that she found a way to get rid of the disgusting bug. From that day on, she always wore her peppermint-scented cap when she played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. They would run, jump, and go on the swing. The swing was her favorite thing to do. + +One day, Lily and her friends saw something scary in the park. They didn't know what it was. They tried to guess what it could be. Lily thought it might be a monster, but her friend said it was just a big tree. + +They decided to be brave and go see what it was. When they got closer, they saw that it was just a big, scary-looking statue. They laughed and played around it, and even pretended to swing on its arms. From that day on, they were never scared of the statue again. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby named Timmy. Timmy slept in a crib every night. One day, Timmy's mom put him in the crib for a nap. But Timmy didn't want to nap, he wanted to play. So, he tried to climb out of the crib. But he fell down and bumped his head. + +Timmy's mom heard the noise and came to check on him. She saw that Timmy was crying and said, "I'm sorry, baby. Let me help you." She picked Timmy up and held him close. Then, she put him back in the crib. But this time, she reversed the crib so that the tall side was on the outside. Timmy couldn't climb out now. + +Timmy felt safe and cozy in his crib. He closed his eyes and fell asleep. When he woke up, he felt rested and happy. He knew that his mom loved him and would always keep him safe. From that day on, Timmy never tried to climb out of his crib again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his trumpet. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's trumpet and said, "Can I play with your trumpet, Timmy?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and then said, "No, it's mine. I don't want to share." + +Billy felt sad and said, "That's not very nice, Timmy. You're being selfish." + +Timmy didn't know what selfish meant, so Billy explained, "Selfish means you only think about yourself and don't want to share with others." + +Timmy felt bad and realized he was being selfish. He decided to wrap up his trumpet and give it to Billy as a gift. Billy was very happy and thanked Timmy. Timmy learned that sharing is important and it feels good to make others happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big orange truck. The truck had a lot of mail to deliver. The truck driver's name was Bob. Bob was driving down the road when he saw a wreck. He stopped the truck to help. + +Bob saw a little girl crying. "What happened?" Bob asked. + +"I was playing with my toys and then my car crashed into the wall," the little girl said. + +Bob picked up the little girl's toy car and said, "Don't worry, I'll mail this car to you when it's fixed." + +The little girl smiled and said, "Thank you, Bob!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a helpful dog named Max. Max loved to play with Timmy and follow him everywhere. One day, Timmy and Max went upstairs to play in Timmy's room. Timmy was thirsty so he asked Max to go downstairs and get him a drink. Max was a good dog and wanted to help Timmy, so he ran downstairs to get him some water. When Max came back upstairs with the drink, Timmy was very happy and said, "Thank you, Max! You are such a helpful dog." From that day on, Timmy and Max played together and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and create new outfits for them with her mom's old rags. Lily was very smart and always came up with new ideas for her dolls' clothes. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend wanted to play with Lily's dolls, but Lily didn't want to share. Her friend got sad and said, "Lily, can we play together? I promise we can create something fun!" + +But Lily didn't want to share her dolls. She said, "No! I want to play alone!" Her friend went home feeling sad. + +Later that day, Lily tried to create a new outfit for her favorite doll, but she accidentally ripped her mom's favorite rag. Her mom got very angry and scolded her. Lily felt bad and wished she had shared her dolls with her friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big chair in her room that she loved to sit in. One day, she felt very lazy and didn't want to get out of her chair. She looked out the window and saw the sun shining. She wondered what she could do today. + +Lily's mom came in and asked her if she wanted to go to the park. Lily didn't want to leave her chair, but her mom said they could bring the chair with them. So, Lily got out of her chair and they went to the park. + +When they got to the park, Lily saw lots of other kids playing. She wondered if she should join in. But then she remembered her chair and went back to sit in it. Her mom encouraged her to play with the other kids, so Lily got up and ran around. She had so much fun that she forgot all about her lazy chair. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom took him to a club. Timmy didn't like it there because it was uncomfortable. The chairs were hard and the music was too loud. Timmy wanted to go home. + +Timmy's mom said they had to stay for a little while longer. Timmy started to hate the club. He wanted to go back to his toys and play outside. Finally, it was time to leave. Timmy was so happy to go home and play with his toys again. From that day on, Timmy never wanted to go back to the club again. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Quackers. Quackers loved to play in the pond all day long. One day, Quackers decided to take a bath in the pond. He splashed around and had so much fun! + +After his bath, Quackers saw a paper sailboat floating by. He loved boats and wanted to play with it. He gently picked up the fragile boat and played with it for hours. But then, he accidentally broke it. Quackers felt sad and knew he had to be more careful with fragile things. + +Quackers learned an important lesson that day. He loved playing in the pond and sailing boats, but he also knew he had to be careful with fragile things. From that day on, Quackers always took a bath before playing in the pond and was extra careful with anything that was fragile. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. Jack had a big boat and he loved to sail it on the blue sea. One day, Jack saw a bottle in the water. The bottle was brown and had some wine inside. Jack picked up the bottle and drank the wine. It was very tasty. Jack was happy and continued to sail his boat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Lily's mom asked her to come inside for dinner. + +Lily sat down at the table and saw a big bowl of rice. She didn't like rice very much, but her mom said she had to eat it. + +Lily took a bite and said, "Mommy, this rice is too icy. Can you fix it?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, I'll put it in the microwave to make it warm again." + +Lily was happy that her mom fixed the rice and she ate it all up. After dinner, Lily went back outside to play in the snow. She was happy and full. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mom and dad. One day, while they were playing on the swings, they saw a man who looked troubled. + +Lily's dad asked him if he was okay. The man said he was hungry and had no food to eat. Lily's mom remembered she had a can of tuna in the car and gave it to the man. He was very grateful and thanked them. + +Lily asked her mom why the man was troubled. Her mom explained that sometimes people have problems and need help. Lily said she wanted to help too. They decided to collect some food and toys and bring them to the park to share with anyone who needed them. From that day on, Lily and her family made it a habit to bring extra food and toys to the park to share with those in need. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in a forest. The tree was very thick and strong. Many animals lived in the tree and they were happy. + +One day, a big storm came and the wind blew very hard. The tree was shaking and the animals were scared. They could hear the wind howling loudly. + +Suddenly, the tree fell down with a loud thud! The animals were very sad because their home was gone. They had to find a new place to live. + +From that day on, the animals learned that even the strongest tree can fall down in a big storm. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Timmy's mommy said, "Timmy, do you want to go ice skating with me?" Timmy said, "Yes, mommy! I love ice skating!" + +So, Timmy and his mommy went to the ice skating rink. They put on their skates and started to skate. Timmy was having so much fun! He was spinning and twirling all around. + +After a while, Timmy's mommy said, "Timmy, I'm getting sleepy. Let's go home and take a nap." Timmy said, "Okay, mommy. But first, can we record me skating so I can watch it later?" + +Timmy's mommy said, "Of course, Timmy! Let's record you skating so you can watch it whenever you want." So, they recorded Timmy skating and then went home for a nap. Timmy dreamed about skating on the ice all night long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bicycle in the park. One day, Lily saw a beautiful bicycle. It was pink and had a basket in the front. + +Lily went up to the owner of the bicycle and said, "I recognize your bike. It's very pretty." + +The owner smiled and said, "Thank you! I just got it. Do you want to take a ride on it?" + +Lily was so excited and replied, "Yes please!" She hopped on the bicycle and rode around the park with a big smile on her face. She felt so happy and grateful to have met the owner of the beautiful bicycle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and look at the pretty flowers. One day, she found a sparkly rock and it made her very happy. She was grateful for the special rock and kept it safe in her pocket. + +But one day, Lily's mom brought home a big bag of candy. Lily was so excited and ate all the candy at once. But too much candy can spoil your tummy, and Lily's tummy hurt. She learned that sometimes too much of a good thing can be bad. + +Lily went to bed early that night, feeling grateful for her mom who took care of her when she was sick. As she drifted off to sleep, she remembered the sparkly rock and how it made her happy. She knew that even though candy could spoil her tummy, the spark of happiness from finding a special rock would never go away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play and have fun, but he didn't like to share his toys with his friends. One day, Timmy's parents took him to a hotel for a vacation. Timmy was very excited to go swimming in the pool and eat yummy food. + +But when Timmy got to the hotel, he saw that there were other kids there too. They didn't have any toys to play with, so Timmy decided to share his toys with them. They all had so much fun playing together that they decided to celebrate by having a big party. + +After the party, Timmy felt very happy that he had shared his toys. He realized that it's always better to share and make new friends. Timmy's parents were proud of him and he wasn't ashamed anymore. From that day on, Timmy always shared his toys with his friends and had lots of fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and dress them up in pretty clothes. One day, Lily's mommy brought home a bottle of perfume that smelled like flowers. + +Lily was so happy and wanted to smell like the flowers too. She asked her mommy if she could pour some perfume on herself. Her mommy said yes, but only a little bit. + +Lily poured the perfume on her wrist and smelled it. It was so nice and made her happy. She showed her dolls and they liked it too. But then, one of her dolls said, "It smells sour." + +Lily didn't know what that meant, so she asked her mommy. Her mommy explained that sour meant something that didn't taste or smell good. Lily was sad that her doll didn't like the perfume, but still happy that she smelled like flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a folder that he used for school. His folder was blue and had a picture of a dog on it. Timmy loved his folder because it was dependable and kept all his papers safe. + +One day, Timmy went to school and realized that his shoe was untied. He tried to tie it himself, but it was too hard. Luckily, his teacher saw him and helped him tie his shoe. Timmy was happy that his teacher was dependable too. + +After school, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They played tag and climbed on the jungle gym. When it was time to go home, Timmy realized that his folder was missing. He looked all around the park, but couldn't find it. Timmy was sad because he loved his dependable folder with the dog on it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass with her friends. One day, she saw her friend Timmy frown. + +"What's wrong, Timmy?" asked Lily. + +"I lost my toy car," Timmy replied with a serious look on his face. + +Lily wanted to help her friend, so she started to look for the toy car in the grass. After a few minutes, she found it and gave it back to Timmy. He smiled and thanked her. + +From that day on, Timmy and Lily were even better friends. They played together in the grass every day, and if one of them ever had a problem, they knew they could count on each other to help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she met a kind old man who showed her a beautiful jewel. It was shiny and sparkly, and Lily was amazed by its beauty. + +The old man told Lily that the jewel was very hard to find and that it was very valuable. He also told her that it was important to be kind and honest, even when no one is watching. Lily listened carefully and promised to always be a good person. + +As Lily grew up, she remembered the old man's words and always tried to be kind and honest. She knew that even though the jewel was beautiful and valuable, it was more important to have a kind heart. And so, she lived a happy and fulfilling life, always remembering the lesson she learned when she met the old man and saw the beautiful jewel. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went for a walk with her mommy to a creek. The creek was a little river with water that flowed over rocks. + +Lily saw a frog on the side of the creek. She wanted to touch it, but it was too far away. So, she stretched her arm out as far as she could, but she still couldn't reach it. + +Her mommy told her that the creek was famous because it had lots of fish and animals living in it. Lily was happy to learn about the famous creek and she went home with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily saw a new girl sitting alone on a bench. She went up to her and said, "Welcome to our park! Do you want to play with us?" The new girl smiled and said yes. + +As they played, Lily noticed that her friends were being rough with the new girl. They were pushing her and not sharing their toys. Lily knew this wasn't nice, so she told her friends, "We promised to be kind to everyone. We should share our toys and play nicely." Her friends listened and apologized to the new girl. + +From that day on, the new girl became friends with Lily and her friends. They all played together and had fun. Lily learned that it's important to be welcoming to others and keep our promises to be kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pretend that she was a princess in a castle. She would wear a crown and a pretty dress and pretend to rule over her kingdom. + +One day, Lily's mom brought home a toy band for her to play with. Lily loved the sound of the drums and the guitar. She pretended that she was the lead singer of the band and sang her heart out. + +But then, Lily's little brother came along and was being nosy. He wanted to play with the band too. Lily didn't want to share, but her mom reminded her that it's nice to share with others. + +So, Lily and her brother played together and pretended to be in a band. They had so much fun making music and singing together. From that day on, Lily learned that sharing is always better than being nosy. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing in the park. She saw a person walking towards her. The person looked foolish because they were wearing a silly hat. + +Lily said, "Hello! Welcome to the park!" + +The person smiled and said, "Thank you, little girl! What a lovely day it is!" + +Lily and the person started to play together. They played on the swings and went down the slide. They had so much fun together. + +Before the person had to leave, Lily said, "Thank you for playing with me! You're not foolish at all. You're my new friend!" The person smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily! You're a wonderful friend too!" And they said goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to go to parties and play with her friends. One day, her mommy told her she couldn't go to a party because it was too late and she needed to go to bed. Lily was very sleepy, but she really wanted to go to the party. + +Lily's friend, Tommy, came over to invite her to the party. "Come on, Lily! It's going to be so much fun!" Tommy urged her. Lily thought about it for a moment, but then remembered what her mommy said about going to bed. "I can't go, Tommy. I'm too sleepy," she replied. + +Tommy understood and said, "That's okay, Lily. We can have our own party tomorrow when you're not so sleepy." Lily smiled and agreed. The next day, they had their own little party with games and treats. Lily realized that sometimes it's better to listen to her mommy and take care of herself, even if it means missing out on some fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cake more than anything in the world. One day, she went to a party and saw a big cake. She was so happy and wanted to eat it all. + +Suddenly, a boy named Max came and took the cake away. Lily was very sad and started to cry. Max laughed and said, "I took the cake because I was hungry." Lily was very angry and said, "I don't like you, Max!" + +Max felt fearful because he knew he did something wrong. He gave the cake back to Lily, but it was too late. Lily didn't want to eat it anymore because she was too upset. She went home without eating any cake and felt very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park every day. One day, she saw a big bridge over a river. She wanted to cross the bridge, but she was scared. She asked her mom if it was safe to cross the bridge. Her mom said, "Yes, it's a normal bridge. You can understand it's safe to cross." Lily felt better and crossed the bridge happily. She felt proud of herself for being brave. +Sara and Tom were very happy. They were going on a holiday with their mom and dad. They packed their bags and put them in the car. They wanted to see the sea and the sand and the sun. + +"Are we there yet?" Sara asked. + +"Soon, sweetie, soon," mom said. + +Tom looked out the window. He saw a big yellow sign. It said "Road Closed". + +"What does that mean?" Tom asked. + +"It means we can't go this way," dad said. "There is a problem with the road. We have to turn back and find another way." + +Sara and Tom felt sad. They wanted to go to the beach, not to turn back. + +"Can we still go on holiday?" Sara asked. + +"I don't know, honey, I don't know," dad said. + +They drove for a long time, but they could not find another way. All the roads were closed or busy or too far. The sun was going down and it was getting dark. + +"We have to stop for the night," dad said. "We can't drive anymore. Maybe we can find a hotel or a motel or something." + +They looked for a place to stay, but they could not find one. All the places were full or closed or too expensive. They drove and drove, but they could not find a place to sleep. + +They became very tired and hungry and cranky. They started to cry and whine and fight. + +"Stop it, stop it, stop it!" mom said. "This is not helping. We have to stick together and be brave." + +But Sara and Tom did not stop. They kept crying and whining and fighting. They made mom and dad very angry and sad. + +They did not have a good holiday. They did not see the sea or the sand or the sun. They did not have fun or play or laugh. They had a bad holiday. They wished they had stayed at home. +Sara was a squirrel who liked to collect acorns. She was very intelligent and knew how to find the best acorns in the forest. She had a big pile of acorns in her nest, and she was proud of it. + +One day, she met a new friend, Tom, who was also a squirrel. Tom was very friendly and wanted to play with Sara. He asked her if she wanted to share some of her acorns with him. + +Sara was not sure. She liked Tom, but she also liked her acorns. She worked hard to get them, and she did not want to lose them. She said to Tom, "I don't know. I have many acorns, but I need them for the winter. What if I run out of acorns?" + +Tom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Sara. There are plenty of acorns in the forest. We can always find more. Sharing is fun, and it makes us happy. Come on, let's have some acorns together." + +Sara thought about it. She realized that Tom was right. Sharing was fun, and it made her happy. She decided to give Tom some of her acorns, and they ate them together. They had a good time, and they became good friends. Sara learned that she did not need to worry so much about her acorns, and that she could be generous and kind. She was happy, and so was Tom. +Tom and Lily are hungry. They want to eat some food. But their mom is not at home. She went to the shop. She told them to be obedient and wait for her. + +Tom and Lily look in the kitchen. They see a big jar of cookies. They love cookies. They want to eat them. But the jar is on a high shelf. They cannot reach it. + +Tom has an idea. He says to Lily, "Let's solve this problem. We can use a chair and a stick. I will stand on the chair and poke the jar with the stick. Then it will fall down and we can eat the cookies." + +Lily thinks this is a good idea. She says, "OK, let's do it. But we have to be quick. Mom will be back soon." + +Tom and Lily find a chair and a stick. They move the chair to the shelf. Tom climbs on the chair. He holds the stick. He tries to poke the jar. But the stick is too short. He cannot reach the jar. + +Tom says, "Oh no, this is not working. We need a longer stick." + +Lily says, "Wait, I have an idea. I will go and get the broom. It has a long handle. It will work." + +Lily runs to the closet and gets the broom. She brings it to Tom. Tom takes the broom. He pokes the jar with the broom. The jar wobbles. It falls down. It breaks on the floor. Cookies spill everywhere. + +Tom and Lily cheer. They say, "Yay, we solved the problem. We can eat the cookies." + +They jump off the chair. They run to the cookies. They pick them up. They eat them. They are happy. + +But then they hear the door. Mom is back. She sees the mess. She sees the broken jar. She sees the cookies. She is angry. + +She says, "Tom and Lily, what have you done? You were not obedient. You made a big mess. You ate all the cookies. You are in trouble." + +Tom and Lily are scared. They say, "Sorry, mom. We were hungry. We wanted to eat some food. We tried to solve the problem. But we made a mistake." + +Mom says, "You should have waited for me. I bought some food for you. I bought some fruit and some milk. They are healthy and yummy. You should eat them instead of cookies. Cookies are not good for you. They will make you sick." + +Tom and Lily feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We will not do it again. We will eat the fruit and the milk. We will be obedient." + +Mom says, "I hope you learned your lesson. Now, help me clean up this mess. Then we can have some fruit and some milk. And maybe one cookie each. But only one." + +Tom and Lily say, "OK, mom. We will help you. We love you." + +Mom says, "I love you too. But next time, listen to me. And do not try to solve problems by yourself. Ask me for help. I will always help you." +Lily and Ben like to collect rocks. They go to the park and look for rocks that are shiny, smooth, or have funny shapes. They put the rocks in their pockets or in a bag. They are happy when they find a new rock. + +One day, they meet a boy named Sam at the park. Sam has a big box of toys. He has cars, trucks, dolls, and balls. He sees Lily and Ben with their rocks and laughs. + +"Rocks are boring," he says. "They have no value. You can't play with them. You should get some real toys like mine. They are fun and colorful." + +Lily and Ben feel sad. They like their rocks. They think their rocks have value. They think their rocks are fun and beautiful. + +They say to Sam, "We don't want your toys. We like our rocks. They are not boring. They have value to us. We can play with them. We can make patterns, or pretend they are animals, or use them as treasure. They are our friends." + +Sam does not understand. He thinks Lily and Ben are silly. He shrugs and goes back to his toys. + +Lily and Ben smile at each other. They hold their rocks tight. They are happy with their collection. They think their rocks are the best. +Anna likes to look at the magazine with many pictures of animals. She likes to point at the animals and say their names. She also likes to cut out some pictures and stick them on her wall. + +One day, she finds a big tear in the magazine. She is sad and cries. She does not want to lose her favorite pictures. She runs to her mom and shows her the tear. + +"Mom, can you fix it?" she asks. + +Mom looks at the magazine and smiles. She hugs Anna and says, "Don't worry, sweetie. I can fix it. We just need some tape and scissors. Come, let's go to the kitchen." + +Mom and Anna go to the kitchen and find the tape and scissors. Mom carefully tapes the tear and makes the magazine look like new. Anna is happy and claps her hands. She thanks mom and gives her a kiss. + +"Can I look at the magazine now?" she asks. + +"Of course, you can. But be careful not to tear it again. And don't cut out too many pictures. You need to leave some for the next time." Mom says. + +Anna nods and takes the magazine to her room. She sits on her bed and looks at the pictures. She sees a lion, a monkey, a giraffe, and a bird. She likes the bird the most. It has bright colors and a long tail. She decides to cut out the bird and stick it on her wall. + +She takes the scissors and starts to cut. But she cuts too fast and too loud. She makes a big noise. She does not hear mom calling her name. + +"Anna, what are you doing? Why are you so loud?" Mom says as she opens the door. + +Anna looks up and sees mom. She feels scared. She knows she did something wrong. She drops the scissors and the magazine. She sees the bird picture on the floor. She sees another tear in the magazine. She starts to cry. + +"Mom, I'm sorry. I wanted to cut the bird. But I cut too loud. And I tore the magazine again. Can you fix it?" she says. + +Mom sighs and shakes her head. She picks up the scissors and the magazine. She sees the bird picture and smiles. She picks it up and gives it to Anna. + +"It's okay, Anna. I know you like the bird. But you need to be more careful with the scissors and the magazine. They are not toys. They can hurt you and the magazine. Next time, ask me before you cut anything. And don't be so loud. You might disturb the neighbors." Mom says. + +Anna nods and wipes her tears. She hugs mom and says, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you. Thank you for fixing the magazine. Can I keep the bird?" + +Mom hugs Anna back and says, "I love you too, Anna. Yes, you can keep the bird. But only one. And put it somewhere safe. And don't forget to clean up your mess." + +Anna smiles and says, "Okay, mom. I will. Thank you, mom. You are the best." + +Mom smiles and says, "You're welcome, Anna. You are the best too." +Ben and Mia were playing in the tent in the backyard. It was dark outside and they had a flashlight to see. They liked to tell stories and make funny faces with the light. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was thunder. They saw a bright light in the sky. It was lightning. They were scared and hugged each other. + +"Mommy! Daddy!" they cried. + +Mommy and Daddy came running to the tent. They saw Ben and Mia and smiled. + +"Don't be afraid, sweeties. It's just a storm. It will go away soon," Mommy said. + +She gave them a big hug and a kiss. + +"Here, take this flashlight. You can use it to make shadows on the wall. It will be fun," Daddy said. + +He gave them a small flashlight and showed them how to make a rabbit and a bird. + +"Wow, thank you, Daddy. You are so kind," Ben said. + +"Yes, thank you, Daddy. You are the best," Mia said. + +They took the flashlight and started to play. They forgot about the thunder and the lightning. They felt safe and happy in the tent with Mommy and Daddy. +Emma and Max were twins who loved to look at the moon. Every night, they would go to their window and say hello to the big, bright ball in the sky. They liked to imagine that the moon was their friend who watched over them while they slept. + +One night, Emma had a bad dream. She dreamed that a scary monster came and took the moon away. She woke up crying and ran to Max's bed. "Max, Max, wake up!" she sobbed. "The moon is gone! The monster took it!" + +Max rubbed his eyes and hugged Emma. "Don't worry, Emma. It's just a dream. The moon is still there. Look!" He pointed to the window, where the moon was shining as usual. + +Emma looked and felt better. She smiled and hugged Max back. "You're right, Max. The moon is still there. Thank you for making me feel better. You're the best brother ever." + +They went back to their beds and snuggled under their blankets. They said good night to the moon and to each other. The moon smiled and winked at them. It was happy to have such amazing friends. +Tom and Amy went to the port with their dad. They liked to observe the big boats and the people who worked on them. They saw a boat with a big crane that lifted boxes and put them on the dock. They saw another boat with a lot of flags that waved in the wind. They saw a boat with a lot of fish that smelled bad. + +"Look, dad, look!" Tom said. "That boat has a lot of fish!" + +"Yes, it does, Tom," dad said. "That boat is a fishing boat. The people on it catch fish and sell them to the market." + +"Can we buy some fish, dad?" Amy asked. + +"Maybe later, Amy," dad said. "First, let's go and see the cheerful boat." + +"The cheerful boat?" Tom and Amy asked. + +"Yes, the cheerful boat," dad said. "It's a boat that takes people for a ride and makes them happy. It has music and games and snacks. Do you want to go on the cheerful boat?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Tom and Amy said. + +Dad bought tickets for the cheerful boat and they got on board. They saw a lot of other people who were smiling and laughing. They heard a lot of songs and noises. They played with balls and balloons and puzzles. They ate popcorn and candy and ice cream. They had a lot of fun on the cheerful boat. + +Tom and Amy observed the port from the cheerful boat. They saw the big boats and the people who worked on them. They saw the sun and the water and the birds. They felt the wind and the waves and the joy. They hugged their dad and thanked him for the wonderful day. They were very happy. +Sara and Tom were friends who liked to play with blocks and cars. One day, Sara found a bottle of glue in the art room. She had an idea to make a funny joke on Tom. She put some glue on one of his cars and waited for him to come back. + +When Tom came back, he saw his car and picked it up. He tried to roll it on the floor, but it was stuck. He pulled hard, but it did not move. He felt something sticky on his hand. He looked at the car and saw the glue. He was very angry and sad. He shouted at Sara, "Why did you do this? This is not funny! This is mean! You ruined my car!" + +Sara laughed and said, "It is funny! It is a joke! You are silly! I can do what I want!" She did not care that Tom was upset. She thought she was clever and funny. + +Tom ran to the teacher and told her what Sara did. The teacher was not happy. She scolded Sara and made her apologize to Tom. She also made her clean the car and the glue. She said, "Sara, you should not tease your friends. Teasing is not nice. It can hurt their feelings and make them angry. You should be kind and respectful to your friends. How would you feel if someone did that to you?" + +Sara felt ashamed and sorry. She realized that she was wrong and that she hurt Tom. She said sorry to Tom and gave him back his car. She said, "Tom, I am sorry. I was not nice. I will not tease you again. Can we still be friends?" + +Tom was still a little angry, but he also felt sorry for Sara. He saw that she was anxious and sad. He said, "Sara, I forgive you. I am glad you said sorry. We can still be friends, but please do not do that again. Friends should not hurt each other. Friends should help each other and have fun together." + +Sara and Tom hugged and smiled. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that teasing is not funny, but cruel. They learned that friendship is more important than jokes. They learned to be kind and respectful to each other. They played with their blocks and cars again, and had a good time. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big dog. The dog is brown and has a long tail. Tom and Lily want to pet the dog. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Tom asks a man. The man is holding a leash. The leash is for the dog. + +"Yes, you can. He is gentle and friendly. His name is Rex." The man says. He smiles at Tom and Lily. + +Tom and Lily go near the dog. They touch his fur. The fur is soft and warm. The dog licks their hands. Tom and Lily giggle. + +"Rex, you are so nice. Do you want to play with us?" Lily asks the dog. + +The dog barks. He wags his tail. He looks happy. + +"OK, let's play. What do you want to do?" Tom asks the dog. + +The dog runs to a ball. The ball is red and bouncy. The dog picks up the ball in his mouth. He brings it to Tom and Lily. + +"Let's play catch. You throw the ball and I catch it." The dog seems to say. + +Tom and Lily nod. They take turns throwing the ball. The dog chases the ball. He catches it and brings it back. They have fun. + +But then, something bad happens. A loud noise scares the dog. The noise is from a car. The car is fast and noisy. The dog drops the ball. He runs away from the noise. He runs across the street. + +"Rex, come back!" The man shouts. He drops the leash. He runs after the dog. + +Tom and Lily watch. They are scared. They see the car. The car does not see the dog. The car hits the dog. + +The dog yelps. He falls to the ground. He does not move. He is hurt. + +The man reaches the dog. He cries. He hugs the dog. He calls for help. + +Tom and Lily cry too. They are sad. They liked the dog. They wanted to play more. + +The end. +Ben and Mia were playing in the bathroom. They liked to pretend they were grown-ups and use the things they found there. Ben saw a shiny thing on the sink. He picked it up and looked at it. + +"What is this?" he asked Mia. + +"It is a razor. Daddy uses it to make his face smooth," Mia said. + +"Can I use it too?" Ben asked. + +"No, Ben, it is not for playing. It is sharp and can hurt you. Put it back," Mia said. + +But Ben did not listen. He wanted to imagine he was shaving like Daddy. He rubbed the razor on his cheek. He felt a sting and saw blood. He dropped the razor and started to cry. + +"Mia, Mia, help me! It hurts!" he screamed. + +Mia ran to him and saw his cut. She was scared and sorry. She hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Ben, I'm sorry. Let me get Mommy. She will make it better." + +She ran out of the bathroom and called for Mommy. Mommy came and saw what happened. She was angry and worried. She took Ben to the kitchen and cleaned his wound. She put a band-aid on it and kissed him. + +"Ben, you were very naughty. You should never touch Daddy's razor. It is dangerous and can hurt you very badly. Do you understand?" she said. + +"Yes, Mommy, I understand. I'm sorry, Mommy. I won't do it again," Ben said. + +Mommy hugged him and said, "I love you, Ben, but you have to be careful and listen to Mia. She is your big sister and she knows better. Now go and say sorry to her too." + +Ben nodded and went to find Mia. She was in their room, playing with her dolls. He walked up to her and said, "I'm sorry, Mia. You were right. The razor is not for playing. It is smelly and ouchy. I love you, Mia." + +Mia smiled and said, "I love you too, Ben. I'm glad you are okay. Next time, let's play with something else. How about we imagine we are pirates and sail the seas?" + +Ben liked that idea. He said, "Okay, Mia, let's do that. You can be the captain and I can be the matey. Arrr!" + +They hugged and went to get their hats and swords. They forgot about the razor and the blood. They had fun imagining they were pirates and sailing the seas. +Ben and Mia like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They have fun with their friends and their toys. But sometimes they get hot and thirsty. Then they look for a place to rest and drink. + +One day, they find a big rock under a tree. The rock is cool and smooth. They sit on the rock and pause. They drink some water from their bottles. They feel better. They talk and laugh and watch the birds and bugs. + +But then they hear a loud noise. It is a big truck. The truck comes to the park. It has a big shovel and a big bucket. It digs up the dirt and the grass. It makes a big hole. Ben and Mia are scared. They wonder what the truck is doing. + +They see a man get out of the truck. He has a hat and a vest and a tool. He walks to the rock. He puts the tool on the rock. He pushes a button. The tool makes a loud noise. It breaks the rock. Ben and Mia are sad. They like the rock. They do not want the rock to break. + +They run to the man. They shout and wave. They ask him to stop. They tell him the rock is their friend. They tell him the rock is cool and smooth. They tell him they sit on the rock and pause. They tell him they drink water on the rock. They tell him they love the rock. + +The man hears them. He looks at them. He smiles. He stops the tool. He puts it down. He walks to them. He kneels. He talks to them. He tells them he is sorry. He tells them he did not know. He tells them he needs the rock. He tells them the rock is hot. He tells them the rock has fire inside. He tells them he uses the fire to make things. He tells them he makes things for people. He tells them he makes things for them. + +Ben and Mia listen. They are curious. They ask him questions. He answers them. He shows them the truck. He shows them the shovel and the bucket. He shows them the hole. He shows them the rock. He shows them the fire. He shows them the things. He tells them stories. He makes them laugh. + +Ben and Mia are happy. They learn new things. They make a new friend. They understand why he needs the rock. They say goodbye to the rock. They thank the rock for being cool and smooth. They thank the rock for letting them sit and pause. They thank the rock for giving them fire. They hug the rock. They hug the man. They run back to the park. They play some more. They have fun. They are hot and thirsty. They look for a new place to rest and drink. They find a new rock. They hope the truck does not come. +Sam liked to help his mom with the dishes. He would put the dirty plates and cups in the dishwasher and press the buttons. Mom said he was a good helper. But sometimes, Sam wanted to play with the dishwasher too. He liked to open and close the door, and pull out the racks, and spin the spray arms. + +One day, when mom was busy in the living room, Sam decided to play with the dishwasher again. He opened the door and saw a shiny spoon. He grabbed it and ran to his room. He pretended the spoon was a rocket and made zooming noises. He did not hear mom calling him for lunch. + +Mom came to Sam's room and saw the spoon. She was angry. She said, "Sam, where did you get this spoon? This is not a toy. This is for the dishwasher. You have to put it back. Now!" Sam felt bad. He said, "Sorry, mom. I was playing. I like the dishwasher." Mom said, "I know you like the dishwasher, but you can't take things from it. It can break. And then we can't wash the dishes. Do you understand?" Sam nodded. He said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I don't want to break the dishwasher. I want to help." Mom said, "That's good. Now, let's go and put the spoon back. And then we can have lunch." + +They went to the kitchen and opened the dishwasher. But something was wrong. There was water everywhere. And the dishwasher was making a loud noise. Mom gasped. She said, "Oh no! What happened?" She looked inside and saw that one of the spray arms was missing. She said, "Sam, did you take the spray arm too?" Sam shook his head. He said, "No, mom. I only took the spoon. I don't know where the spray arm is." Mom said, "Well, it must have fallen off. And now the water is spraying everywhere. And the dishwasher is broken. You destroyed the dishwasher, Sam. You destroyed it!" + +Sam started to cry. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to destroy the dishwasher. I didn't know it would break. I just wanted to play. Please don't be mad at me." Mom sighed. She said, "I'm not mad at you, Sam. I'm just disappointed. And frustrated. And wet. You have to be more careful, Sam. You have to listen to me. And you have to respect the things we have. They are not toys. They are tools. And they are not always available. Do you understand?" Sam nodded. He said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I'm sorry. I love you." Mom hugged him. She said, "I love you too, Sam. But we have a big problem now. We have to fix the dishwasher. Or get a new one. And we have to clean up this mess. And we have to wash the dishes by hand. And we have to eat cold lunch. Do you want to help me?" Sam said, "Yes, mom. I want to help. I want to be a good helper. And I don't want to play with the dishwasher anymore." Mom said, "That's good, Sam. That's very good. Now, let's get to work." +Lily was a gifted girl. She could jump very high and do many tricks. She liked to jump on her bed, on the sofa, and on the grass. She also liked to jump in the kitchen, but her mom did not like that. + +One day, Lily was jumping in the kitchen when her mom was making a cake. She jumped on the table, on the chairs, and on the counter. She wanted to see what her mom was doing. She said, "Mom, what are you making?" + +Her mom said, "I'm making a cake for your birthday, Lily. But you have to stop jumping in the kitchen. You can make a mess or hurt yourself. Why don't you go and play with your toys in your room?" + +Lily said, "But I like to jump, mom. Jumping is fun. And I want to see the cake. Can I help you?" + +Her mom said, "No, Lily. The cake is a surprise. And jumping is not fun in the kitchen. It's dangerous. You can burn yourself or break something. Please go and play with your toys in your room. I'll call you when the cake is ready." + +Lily was sad. She did not want to leave the kitchen. She wanted to jump and see the cake. But she knew her mom was right. Jumping in the kitchen was not a good idea. She said, "Okay, mom. I'm sorry. I'll go and play with my toys in my room. But can I jump on my bed?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, Lily. You can jump on your bed. But be careful. And don't jump too high. I love you, Lily. Happy birthday." + +Lily said, "I love you too, mom. Thank you for the cake. I can't wait to see it." She gave her mom a hug and a kiss. Then she ran to her room and jumped on her bed. She was a gifted girl. She could jump very high and do many tricks. +Tom and Mia were playing in the woods. They liked to pretend they were brave hunters. They had sticks for spears and leaves for hats. They ran and jumped and laughed. + +But then they heard a loud howl. It came from behind a big rock. Tom and Mia stopped and looked at each other. They felt scared. + +"What is that?" Mia whispered. + +"Maybe it is a wolf," Tom said. "Wolves are big and bad. They have sharp teeth and claws. They like to eat hunters." + +Mia nodded. She wanted to go back home. She tugged on Tom's hand. "Let's go, Tom. The wolf might find us." + +But Tom was stubborn. He wanted to see the wolf. He wanted to be brave. He shook off Mia's hand. "No, Mia. I want to see the wolf. Maybe I can scare it away with my spear. You stay here. I will go and look." + +Mia did not understand. She did not want to stay alone. She did not want Tom to go. She tried to stop him. "No, Tom. Don't go. The wolf might hurt you. Please, Tom. Come with me." + +But Tom did not listen. He ran to the big rock. He peeked behind it. He saw a big, black wolf. The wolf saw him too. It growled and bared its teeth. It jumped at Tom. + +Tom screamed. He dropped his stick. He turned and ran. He ran back to Mia. He grabbed her hand. He said, "Mia, you were right. The wolf is big and bad. Let's go home. I am sorry I was stubborn." + +Mia hugged him. She said, "It's okay, Tom. I am glad you are safe. Let's go home. Maybe we can play something else tomorrow." + +They ran out of the woods. They did not look back. They did not hear the wolf howl again. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a big box that they used as a house, a car, or a boat. They liked to pretend that they were on adventures. + +"Let's go to the beach!" Ben said, putting on his hat and sunglasses. He grabbed a towel and a bucket. "We can make sand castles and find shells." + +"OK!" Sara agreed, following him. She took her doll and a shovel. They dragged the box to the backyard, where there was a sandbox. + +They put the box in the sand and climbed inside. They pretended that they were sailing on the ocean. They used the shovel and the bucket to make sand castles and dig holes. They found some rocks and sticks and pretended that they were shells and fish. + +They had a lot of fun, but they also got very dirty. Sand was everywhere: on their clothes, in their hair, and on their toys. The sun was very hot and harsh. It made them thirsty and sweaty. + +"Let's go inside and wash," Sara said, feeling sticky and itchy. "We can have some juice and cookies." + +"OK," Ben said, feeling tired and thirsty. He grabbed the towel and the bucket. He helped Sara carry the box and the doll. They left the sandbox and went to the door. + +But when they got there, they saw Mom waiting for them. She looked angry. She saw the sand and the dirt on them and on the floor. + +"What have you done?" she asked, in a loud and harsh voice. "You made a big mess! You can't bring the box and the toys inside. They are too dirty. You have to wash them outside first. And then you have to wash yourselves. Go to the hose and spray everything. Now!" + +Sara and Ben felt scared and sad. They did not mean to make Mom angry. They just wanted to have fun. They did not like the hose. It was cold and wet. They did not want to wash their toys. They liked them the way they were. + +They started to cry. They dropped the box and the toys. They hugged each other. + +"Please, Mom, don't be harsh," Sara said, in a small and soft voice. "We are sorry. We love you." + +Mom saw their tears and heard their words. She felt sorry too. She realized that she was too harsh. She knelt down and hugged them. + +"I'm sorry too," she said, in a gentle and kind voice. "I love you too. I know you were just playing. But you have to be careful. Sand can hurt your skin and your eyes. And dirt can make you sick. You have to wash it off. It's good for you. I'll help you. Come on, let's go to the hose. It will be fun. And then we can have some juice and cookies. OK?" + +Sara and Ben nodded. They felt better. They smiled. They took the box and the toys. They followed Mom to the hose. They washed everything. They laughed and splashed. They had fun. + +They learned that washing was not so bad. And that Mom was not so harsh. She was just trying to keep them safe and clean. They loved her. And she loved them. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and eat snacks. One day, their mom makes them a new snack. It is called salsa. She puts it in a bowl with some chips. + +"Try this, Anna and Ben. It is spicy. It will make your mouth hot," mom says. + +Anna and Ben look at the bowl. They are curious. They each take a chip and dip it in the salsa. They put it in their mouths. + +"Wow!" Anna says. "This is spicy! I like it!" + +"Ow!" Ben says. "This is spicy! I don't like it!" + +He spits out the chip and drinks some water. He makes a face. + +"Mom, I don't want this snack. I want cookies," he says. + +He demands cookies. He holds out his hand. + +"Sorry, Ben. No cookies today. You have to eat something healthy first," mom says. + +She does not give him cookies. She gives him a carrot. + +Ben does not want a carrot. He wants cookies. He is angry. He throws the carrot on the floor. + +"Ben, that is not nice. You have to pick up the carrot and say sorry," mom says. + +She is not happy. She points at the carrot. + +Ben does not want to pick up the carrot. He does not want to say sorry. He crosses his arms and pouts. + +Anna sees Ben. She feels sorry for him. She likes her brother. She has an idea. + +"Ben, do you want to trade?" she asks. + +She holds out her chip with salsa. + +Ben looks at Anna. He looks at the chip. He thinks. + +"OK," he says. + +He takes the chip from Anna. He gives her the carrot. + +Anna smiles. She eats the carrot. She likes carrots. + +Ben smiles. He eats the chip. He likes chips. + +Mom sees Anna and Ben. She smiles. She is proud of them. + +"Good job, Anna and Ben. You are sharing and trying new things," she says. + +She gives them each a hug and a kiss. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They hug and kiss mom back. + +They finish their snack. They go back to play with their toys. They are good twins. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play outside. They both had wagons that they used to carry their toys and books. Tom had a new wagon that was shiny and red. Lily had an old wagon that was brown and rusty. + +One day, Tom saw Lily's wagon and said, "Your wagon is ugly and bad. My wagon is pretty and good. You should throw your wagon away and get a new one like mine." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She said, "My wagon is not ugly and bad. My wagon is old and loved. My grandpa gave me this wagon when I was a baby. He said it was his wagon when he was a boy. He said this wagon has a lot of stories and memories. I value my wagon very much. You are mean and rude. You don't value anything but yourself." + +Tom felt ashamed and sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was mean and rude. I didn't know your wagon was so special to you. I don't value anything but myself. You are right. I should value things that have stories and memories, not things that are shiny and new. Can you forgive me and be my friend again?" + +Lily smiled and nodded. She said, "I forgive you, Tom. You are my friend again. Do you want to play with me and my wagon? We can share our stories and memories." + +Tom smiled and nodded. He said, "Yes, I want to play with you and your wagon. We can share our stories and memories. Thank you, Lily. You taught me a lesson. I learned to value things that are old and loved, not things that are shiny and new." + +The end. +Tom and Lily liked to play near the pond. They saw many frogs, ducks and fish there. But they also knew there was an alligator in the pond. The alligator was enormous and scary. It had big teeth and a long tail. Tom and Lily always stayed away from the alligator. + +One day, Tom and Lily found a balloon. It was red and shiny. They wanted to play with it. They took turns holding it and throwing it in the air. They had a lot of fun. But then, the balloon flew away from them. It went over the pond and landed near the alligator. + +Tom and Lily were afraid. They wanted their balloon back. But they did not want to go near the alligator. They thought of a plan. They found a long stick. They used the stick to poke the balloon. They hoped the balloon would pop and release the air. Then, the balloon would be small and light. They could pull it back with the stick. + +But the plan did not work. The balloon did not pop. It only bounced. The alligator saw the balloon. It thought it was a toy. It opened its mouth and bit the balloon. The balloon popped and released a loud noise. The alligator was surprised and angry. It roared and splashed the water. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They dropped the stick and ran away. They did not want to play near the pond anymore. They learned a lesson. They should not bother the alligator. The alligator did not like balloons. +Anna and Ben were playing hide and seek in the big house. Anna was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Ben ran to the living room and saw a long curtain that touched the floor. He thought it was a good place to hide behind. He moved the curtain a little and went inside. + +Anna counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around and tried to find Ben. She saw the toys, the sofa, the table, and the window. She did not see Ben. She wondered where he was. She walked to the living room and saw the curtain. She thought maybe Ben was behind it. + +She walked to the curtain and pulled it back. She saw Ben, but she also saw something else. It was a big, furry, unknown animal. It had sharp teeth and claws and it growled at them. Anna and Ben were very scared. They did not know what to do. + +They remembered what their mom had told them. She had said, "If you ever see an unknown animal, do not touch it or run away. Stay calm and trust me. I will come and help you." Anna and Ben trusted their mom. They held hands and said, "Mom, mom, help us!" + +Their mom heard them and came to the living room. She saw the animal and recognized it. It was a bear that had escaped from the zoo. She grabbed a broom and chased it away. She hugged Anna and Ben and said, "You are very brave and smart. You did the right thing. I am proud of you." Anna and Ben were happy and relieved. They thanked their mom and said, "We love you, mom." They decided to play a different game. +Sam was a poor boy who lived in a small house with his mom and dad. He did not have many toys or clothes, but he was happy and kind. He liked to play with his red cap that his mom gave him for his birthday. He wore it every day, even when it was hot or cold. + +One day, he saw a new boy in his street. The boy had a big bike and a blue cap. He looked very rich and proud. He rode his bike very fast and did not say hello to anyone. Sam wanted to be his friend, but he was afraid that the boy would not like him. + +"Hi, I'm Sam. What's your name?" Sam said to the boy, holding his red cap in his hand. + +The boy stopped his bike and looked at Sam. He saw his old clothes and his dirty shoes. He laughed and said, "My name is Max. And you are a poor and silly boy. Look at your cap. It is ugly and old. My cap is new and cool. You can't play with me. Go away!" + +Sam felt very sad and hurt. He ran back to his house and cried. His mom saw him and hugged him. She said, "Don't mind Max. He is a rude and mean boy. He does not know how to be a good friend. You are a smart and sweet boy. You have a beautiful cap that I made for you with love. You can play with anyone you want. Why don't you invite some of your friends to come over and have some cookies?" + +Sam smiled and wiped his tears. He said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love you and I love my cap. I will invite Tom and Lily and Ben. They are my good friends. They like me and my cap. We will have fun and share our cookies." + +Sam called his friends and they came to his house. They played with his cap and his toys. They ate the cookies and drank some milk. They laughed and talked and had a good time. Sam was happy and forgot about Max. He learned that being rich or poor does not matter. What matters is being kind and generous. He also learned that his cap was not ugly and old. It was special and precious. It was a cap of friendship. +Lily was a spoiled girl who always wanted new toys. She did not like to share or play with her old toys. She only wanted the toys that she saw on TV or in the store. One day, she saw a big, shiny car that could seat four dolls. She asked her mom to buy it for her, but her mom said no. It was too expensive and Lily had enough toys already. + +Lily was very angry and sad. She cried and screamed and threw a tantrum. She did not listen to her mom or say sorry. She ran to her room and slammed the door. She looked at her toys and hated them. She wished she had the big, shiny car. + +The next day, Lily's mom had to go to work at the factory. She made clothes and shoes for other people. She asked Lily to come with her, because she could not find a babysitter. Lily did not want to go, but she had no choice. She put on her coat and shoes and followed her mom. + +At the factory, Lily saw many machines and people working hard. They were noisy and busy and dirty. Lily did not like it. She wanted to go home and play with her toys. She told her mom that she was bored and hungry and tired. Her mom said that she had to work for a few hours and then they could go home. She gave Lily a sandwich and a juice and told her to seat on a chair and be quiet. + +Lily ate her sandwich and drank her juice, but she was still bored. She looked around and saw a big pile of boxes. She wondered what was inside them. She got up from her chair and walked to the boxes. She opened one and saw a big, shiny car that could seat four dolls. It was the same car that she wanted. She was very happy and excited. She took the car out of the box and put it on the floor. She found four dolls in another box and put them in the car. She pretended that she was driving the car and having fun. She did not care that the boxes and the car and the dolls belonged to the factory and not to her. She did not care that she was being naughty and selfish. She only cared about the car. +Tom and Lily were playing in the bathroom. They liked to pretend they were pirates and use the towels as sails and the brushes as swords. They saw a shiny thing on the sink. It was a razor. Tom wanted to play with it. + +"Look, Lily, a treasure!" he said. "Let's see what it can do." + +He picked up the razor and tried to cut the towel. But the razor was sharp and it cut his finger. He cried out in pain and dropped the razor. It broke into pieces and they scattered on the floor. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom shouted. "It hurts, it hurts!" + +Lily ran to him and saw the blood on his finger. She was scared and sorry. + +"Tom, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" she said. "You shouldn't play with that. It's not a treasure, it's a razor. It's for grown-ups, not for kids. It's dangerous and disgusting." + +She wrapped his finger with a tissue and hugged him. She heard their mom coming. + +"Mom, mom, help!" she called. "Tom cut his finger with a razor. It was an accident, we were playing pirates." + +Their mom came into the bathroom and saw the mess. She was angry and worried. + +"What have you done?" she asked. "How did you get the razor? You know you're not allowed to touch it. It's very sharp and it can hurt you. Look at all the blood and the broken pieces. It's disgusting and unsafe. You could have cut yourself worse or stepped on them." + +She took Tom and Lily to the kitchen and cleaned and bandaged Tom's finger. She gave them both a hug and a kiss. + +"I'm glad you're okay, Tom," she said. "But you have to be more careful and listen to me. Razors are not toys, they are tools. And you have to respect them and leave them alone. Do you understand?" + +Tom nodded and said he was sorry. He felt bad and stupid. + +"I understand, mom," he said. "I'm sorry, mom. I won't play with razors again. I don't like them. They're disgusting and they hurt." + +Lily nodded and said she was sorry too. She felt guilty and sad. + +"I'm sorry, mom," she said. "I should have stopped Tom. I don't like razors either. They're disgusting and they scare me." + +Their mom smiled and said she forgave them. She told them to be more careful and to play with safer things. She said she loved them and they were her treasures. She took them to their room and gave them some books and toys. They said they loved her too and they were sorry. They hugged and kissed her and said they would be good. They learned their lesson and never played with razors again. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play and eat together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big truck with a picture of a waffle on it. They want to try a waffle. + +"Mom, can we have a waffle, please?" Tom asks. + +"Me too, me too!" Anna says. + +Their moms smile and nod. They walk to the truck and wait in line. The man in the truck is very busy. He makes many waffles for many people. He is humble and kind. He says hello and thank you to everyone. + +When it is Tom and Anna's turn, he asks them, "What kind of waffle do you want? I have chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla." + +Tom and Anna look at each other. They do not know what to answer. They like all the kinds of waffles. They think hard. + +"Um, can we have one of each?" Tom says. + +"Yeah, one of each!" Anna says. + +The man in the truck laughs. He says, "Sure, why not? You are very brave and curious. Here you go, one chocolate, one strawberry, and one vanilla waffle. Enjoy!" + +Tom and Anna are very happy. They say thank you to the man and take their waffles. They sit on a bench and share their waffles. They taste each kind and say which one they like best. + +"I like chocolate best. It is sweet and yummy," Tom says. + +"I like strawberry best. It is pink and fruity," Anna says. + +"I like vanilla best. It is white and creamy," the man in the truck says. He comes to the bench and sits with them. He has a waffle too. + +Tom and Anna are surprised. They did not see him come. They smile and offer him some of their waffles. + +"Thank you, that is very nice of you. But I have my own waffle. I like to eat one every day. It makes me happy," the man says. + +Tom and Anna nod. They understand. They like to eat waffles too. They make them happy. They finish their waffles and lick their fingers. They say goodbye to the man and thank him again. They hug their moms and go home. They had a fun and tasty day. They are good friends. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play at the park together. They liked to go on the slide, the swings, and the seesaw. But today, there was a problem. There was a big girl on the slide. She wore a pink dress and a pink bow. She did not let anyone else go on the slide. She said it was her slide and she was the queen. + +Lily and Ben waited and waited. They wanted to go on the slide too. They asked the big girl nicely, but she said no. She said they were too small and too silly. She laughed at them and pushed them away. Lily and Ben felt sad and angry. They did not like the big girl. They did not think she was a good queen. + +Then, they had an idea. They whispered to each other and smiled. They ran to the swings and the seesaw. They had fun and made a lot of noise. They pretended they did not care about the slide. They hoped the big girl would get bored and leave. + +But the big girl did not leave. She stayed on the slide. She watched Lily and Ben. She felt lonely and jealous. She wanted to play with them too. She wanted to have friends. She got off the slide and walked towards them. She tried to say hello, but they ignored her. They turned their backs and kept playing. They did not want to talk to her. They did not want to share with her. + +The big girl felt sad and angry. She did not like Lily and Ben. She did not think they were nice. She cried and ran away. She wished she had been nicer. She wished she had shared the slide. She learned a lesson. She learned that being mean does not make you happy. She learned that being kind does. +Sara and Tom are playing with blocks. They want to make a big tower. Sara puts a block on top of another block. Tom puts a block next to Sara's block. They are happy. + +But then, Ben comes. Ben is not nice. He likes to break things. He sees Sara and Tom's tower. He runs to it and pushes it. The blocks fall down. Sara and Tom are sad and angry. + +"Ben, why did you do that?" Sara asks. "That was our tower. We worked hard to make it." + +"I don't care. I like to break things. It's fun." Ben says. He laughs. + +Sara and Tom don't like Ben. They want to make him stop. They look around. They see a big box. They have an idea. + +They pick up the box and carry it to Ben. They put the box over Ben. Ben is under the box. He can't see or move. He is scared. + +"Help! Let me out!" Ben cries. + +Sara and Tom smile. They say, "Now you know how it feels to have your things broken. Maybe next time you will be nice and not break things." + +They leave Ben under the box. They go back to their blocks. They start to make a new tower. They are grateful for their blocks and for each other. They are happy. +Lily and Max are playing in the kitchen. They want to make a cake for Mom. They have flour, eggs, milk, sugar, and chocolate. They put everything in a big bowl. + +"Let's mix, mix, mix!" Lily says. She takes a big spoon and stirs the bowl. Max helps her. The bowl makes a funny sound. "Squish, squish, squish!" + +"What is this?" Max asks. He looks at the bowl. The bowl is brown and sticky. It does not look like a cake. It looks like a mystery. + +"Maybe we need more chocolate," Lily says. She breaks a big piece of chocolate and puts it in the bowl. She mixes again. The bowl makes a different sound. "Crunch, crunch, crunch!" + +"Now what is this?" Max asks. He looks at the bowl again. The bowl is darker and harder. It does not look like a cake. It looks like a rock. + +"Maybe we need more milk," Lily says. She pours some milk in the bowl. She mixes one more time. The bowl makes a smooth sound. "Swish, swish, swish!" + +"Is this a cake?" Max asks. He looks at the bowl for the last time. The bowl is soft and shiny. It looks like a cake. It smells like a cake. It tastes like a cake. + +"Yes, this is a cake!" Lily says. She smiles. Max smiles too. They are happy. They made a cake for Mom. They clean the kitchen and put the cake on a plate. They write a note for Mom. It says: "We love you, Mom. We made you a cake. It is a mystery cake. We hope you like it. Love, Lily and Max." They put the note next to the cake and wait for Mom to come home. They are proud of their cake. They are proud of their mix. +Lily liked to draw figures on paper. She drew people, animals, and things she saw. She used many colors and shapes. She wanted to show her drawings to someone. + +One day, she saw a big poster on the wall. It had a figure of a man with a funny hat and a long beard. He was holding a book and a pen. The poster said: "Come and meet the famous writer Mr. Brown. He will show you his new book and sign it for you." + +Lily was curious. She asked her mom: "Who is Mr. Brown? Why is he famous?" + +Her mom said: "Mr. Brown is a writer. He writes stories for children. He is famous because many people like his stories. He is coming to the library today. Do you want to go and see him?" + +Lily nodded. She said: "Yes, I want to see him. Maybe he will like my drawings. Can I show him my drawings?" + +Her mom smiled. She said: "Sure, you can show him your drawings. Maybe he will be inspired by them. Let's go to the library." + +They went to the library. There were many people waiting in line to meet Mr. Brown. Lily held her drawings in her hand. She was excited and nervous. + +When it was their turn, Mr. Brown smiled at them. He said: "Hello, I'm Mr. Brown. What's your name?" + +Lily said: "I'm Lily. I like your stories. I also like to draw figures. Can I show you my drawings?" + +Mr. Brown said: "Of course, I would love to see your drawings. Let me see what you have." + +Lily showed him her drawings. He looked at them carefully. He said: "Wow, these are amazing. You have a lot of talent and imagination. You are a very good artist. Can I keep one of your drawings?" + +Lily was surprised and happy. She said: "Yes, you can keep one. Which one do you like?" + +Mr. Brown said: "I like this one. It has a figure of a girl with a big hat and a long scarf. She is holding a book and a pen. She looks like a writer. Can I have this one?" + +Lily said: "Yes, you can have it. It's me. I want to be a writer like you." + +Mr. Brown said: "You do? That's wonderful. Maybe one day, you will be a famous writer too. Here, let me sign this book for you. It's my new book. It's about a girl who likes to draw figures and write stories. Maybe you will like it." + +He signed the book and gave it to Lily. He said: "Thank you for your drawing. It's very special to me. Keep drawing and writing, Lily. You have a bright future ahead of you." + +Lily hugged him. She said: "Thank you, Mr. Brown. You are very kind. I will read your book and write my own stories. Maybe one day, I will show them to you." + +They said goodbye and left. Lily was very happy. She had met a famous writer and showed him her drawings. He had liked them and given her a book. She felt proud and inspired. She couldn't wait to read the book and write her own stories. She had a big smile on her face. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toy animals. Anna has a lion and Ben has a giraffe. They make the animals talk to each other. + +"Hello, lion. I am giraffe. Do you want to be friends?" Ben says. + +"Yes, giraffe. I want to be friends. You are very tall and I am very strong. We can help each other," Anna says. + +They play for a long time, making the animals run, jump, and eat. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +Soon, it is evening. The sky is dark and the stars are bright. Anna and Ben's mom calls them. + +"Anna, Ben, it is time to go to bed. Come and brush your teeth and put on your pajamas," mom says. + +Anna and Ben do not want to stop playing. They want to play more with their animals. + +"Mom, can we play a little more? Please, please, please?" Anna says. + +"Mom, we are having so much fun. Just a little more?" Ben says. + +Mom smiles and shakes her head. She is patient with them. + +"No, my loves. You have played enough for today. You need to sleep and rest. You can play more tomorrow. Come on, let's go," mom says. + +Anna and Ben sigh. They know mom is right. They pick up their animals and hug them. + +"Good night, lion. Good night, giraffe. Thank you for being my friend," Anna says. + +"Good night, giraffe. Good night, lion. You are my best friend," Ben says. + +They put their animals on their beds and follow mom. Before they go to their rooms, they bow to each other. + +"Good night, Anna. Good night, Ben. You are my best sister/brother," they say. + +They kiss mom and go to sleep. They dream of their animals and their friendship. +Jen and Ben liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They could make towers, bridges, houses, and more. They had a big box to keep their blocks in when they were done. + +One day, Jen had an idea. She wanted to make a zigzag with the blocks. A zigzag is a line that goes this way and that way, like a snake. She took out many blocks and started to make a zigzag on the floor. She used red blocks, blue blocks, yellow blocks, and green blocks. She made the zigzag very long and very pretty. + +Ben saw what Jen was doing and wanted to join. He took out more blocks and added them to the zigzag. He used orange blocks, purple blocks, white blocks, and black blocks. He made the zigzag longer and longer. He said, "Look, Jen, our zigzag is almost as long as the room!" + +Jen and Ben were having fun, but they did not notice that they had used almost all the blocks in the box. The box was very empty. They also did not notice that their mom was coming to check on them. She wanted them to be tidy and put their toys away. + +When mom opened the door, she saw the zigzag on the floor. She saw the blocks of many colors and shapes. She saw the empty box. She was not happy. She said, "Jen and Ben, what have you done? You have made a big mess with your blocks. You have filled the floor with a zigzag. You have not been tidy at all. You need to clean up right now!" + +Jen and Ben looked at each other. They looked at the zigzag. They looked at the box. They looked at mom. They knew they had done something wrong. They said, "Sorry, mom. We were just playing. We will put the blocks back in the box. We will be tidy." + +Mom nodded. She said, "Thank you, Jen and Ben. I know you like to play with blocks, but you also need to be responsible. Next time, please do not fill the floor with a zigzag. Please keep some blocks in the box. Please be tidy." + +Jen and Ben said, "OK, mom. We will." They started to pick up the blocks and put them in the box. They learned their lesson. They still liked to play with blocks, but they also liked to be tidy. +Tom and Lily were very happy. They were going to camp with Mom and Dad. They packed their bags and got in the car. They sang songs and played games on the way. + +When they got to the camp, they saw a big tent. Mom and Dad helped them open the tent and put their bags inside. Then they went to explore the camp. They saw a lake, a fire, and some other kids. + +"Hi, I'm Tom and this is Lily. We are new here. Do you want to play with us?" Tom asked a boy and a girl who were throwing a ball. + +"Sure, we are Jack and Anna. We are adventurous. We like to do fun things. Do you want to join us?" Jack said. + +"Yes, we do. We are adventurous too. What do you like to do?" Lily said. + +"We like to swim, fish, and hike. There is a lot to see and do here. Come on, let's go!" Anna said. + +Tom and Lily followed Jack and Anna. They had a lot of fun at the camp. They made new friends and learned new things. They were very happy. They thanked Mom and Dad for taking them to the camp. They said they wanted to come back again. +Mia and Leo were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses with the colorful blocks. Sometimes they would knock them down and start again. + +"Look, Mia, I made a big tower!" Leo said, pointing to his creation. "It is taller than you!" + +Mia looked at Leo's tower and felt a little jealous. She wanted to make a big tower too, but she only had a few blocks left. She looked around and saw a block on Leo's tower that he did not need. She had an idea. + +She walked over to Leo's tower and reached for the block. She was about to remove it when Leo saw her. + +"Hey, Mia, what are you doing?" Leo asked, frowning. "That is my block! You cannot take it!" + +Mia felt scared and guilty. She quickly put the block back and hid her hand behind her back. She put her thumb in her mouth and looked down. + +"I'm sorry, Leo," she mumbled. "I just wanted a big tower too." + +Leo looked at Mia and saw that she was sad. He felt a little sorry for her too. He was thoughtful and had another idea. + +He took a block from his tower and gave it to Mia. + +"Here, Mia, you can have this block," he said. "We can share the blocks and make big towers together." + +Mia smiled and took the block from Leo. She removed her thumb from her mouth and hugged him. + +"Thank you, Leo," she said. "You are a good friend." + +They both smiled and continued to play with the blocks. They made big towers and bridges and houses together. They had fun and were happy. +Tom and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. Some cars are fast, some cars are loud, some cars are big. + +One day, Tom finds a new car in his room. It is a steel car. It is shiny and heavy. It has four big wheels and a long nose. Tom thinks it is the best car ever. He wants to play with it alone. + +"Look, Ben, this is my new car!" Tom says. "It is a steel car. It is strong and cool. You cannot play with it. It is only for me." + +Ben feels sad and angry. He likes cars too. He wants to play with the steel car. He thinks Tom is not nice. He says, "No, Tom, that is not fair. The steel car is not only for you. It is for both of us. We can share it and play together. That is more fun." + +Tom shakes his head. He does not want to share. He says, "No, Ben, go away. The steel car is mine. You have your own cars. Leave me alone." + +Ben does not go away. He tries to grab the steel car from Tom. Tom holds it tight. They pull and push. They yell and cry. They fight over the steel car. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the room. She sees Tom and Ben fighting. She is not happy. She says, "Stop, boys, stop! What are you doing? Why are you fighting over a toy? That is not nice. That is not how brothers should be." + +She takes the steel car from them. She says, "This steel car is not for anyone now. It is for the shelf. You cannot play with it until you learn to share and be kind. Now, say sorry to each other and hug." + +Tom and Ben feel sorry. They say sorry to each other and hug. They say sorry to Mom too. They understand that sharing is better than fighting. They decide to play with their other cars together. They are happy again. They are good brothers. +Anna likes to go to the gym with her mom. The gym has many fun things to play with. Anna can jump on the big mat, swing on the rope, and roll on the ball. She likes to part her hair in two and tie it with ribbons. She thinks it makes her look like a star. + +One day, Anna meets a new friend at the gym. Her name is Lily. Lily has long hair and a pink dress. She also likes to part her hair in two and tie it with ribbons. Anna and Lily play together on the big mat. They take turns jumping and clapping. They laugh and giggle. + +Anna and Lily are very happy. They decide to share their ribbons. Anna gives Lily one of her blue ribbons, and Lily gives Anna one of her yellow ribbons. They part their hair again and tie it with the new ribbons. They think they look like twins. + +Anna and Lily hug and say goodbye. They promise to play again next time. Anna runs to her mom and shows her the yellow ribbon. Her mom smiles and says, "You are very lucky, Anna. You have a new friend and a new ribbon. I am proud of you." Anna feels warm and fuzzy. She loves her mom, her friend, and her ribbon. She thinks she is the luckiest girl in the world. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to go camping with their dad. They had a small cabin in the woods where they could sleep and play. One night, they heard a loud noise outside. They were scared and ran to their dad. + +"Dad, what is that?" Tim asked. + +"It sounds like a bear, boys. Stay inside and be quiet," their dad said. He grabbed a flashlight and a stick and went out to scare the bear away. + +Tim and Sam waited in the cabin, but they did not hear their dad come back. They heard more noises, like growls and thumps and screams. They were very troubled and hugged each other. + +"Dad, where are you?" Sam cried. + +But their dad did not answer. The bear had found him and hurt him very badly. He could not move or talk. The bear was hungry and angry and wanted more food. It smelled the boys in the cabin and broke the door with its claws. Tim and Sam saw the bear and screamed, but it was too late. The bear attacked them and ate them. They could not sleep or play anymore. They were gone. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play together. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, balls, dolls, and books. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, Tom finds a suit in the box. It is a blue suit with a tie and a hat. Tom likes the suit. He puts it on and says, "Look at me, Sam. I am a boss. I can tell you what to do." + +Sam does not like the suit. He thinks Tom is silly. He says, "No, you are not a boss. You are my friend. Take off the suit and play with me." + +Tom does not listen. He says, "No, I like the suit. It is mine. You can play with the other toys. Go away." + +Sam is sad. He does not want to play with the other toys. He wants to play with Tom. He says, "Please, Tom. Don't be mean. The suit is not yours. It is ours. We can take turns. Don't separate from me." + +Tom is stubborn. He says, "No, I don't want to take turns. I don't want to play with you. You are not loyal. You are not my friend. Go away." + +Sam is hurt. He does not understand why Tom is so rude. He says, "Fine. I will go away. But you are wrong. I am loyal. I am your friend. You are the one who is not loyal. You are the one who is not my friend." + +Sam leaves the box. He finds another friend to play with. He is happy. + +Tom stays in the box. He wears the suit. He is alone. He is not happy. +Ben and Lily 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 day, they see a new dog in the park. The new dog is small and white and has a pink bow on its head. The new dog's name is Fluffy. Fluffy's owner is a lady in a blue dress. She is sitting on a bench and reading a book. + +"Hello, Fluffy," Ben says. He wants to pet the new dog. He thinks Fluffy is cute. + +"Hello, Ben," Fluffy says. She wags her tail and licks Ben's hand. She thinks Ben is nice. + +Lily is surprised. She did not know that dogs can talk. She looks at Spot. Spot does not talk. He only barks. + +"Can you talk, Spot?" Lily asks. + +Spot barks. He does not understand Lily. He does not care about Fluffy. He smells something good. He sees a man with a bag of meat. The man is walking to his car. Spot wants the meat. He runs after the man. + +"Spot, come back!" Ben and Lily shout. They run after Spot. They are worried. They do not want Spot to get in trouble. + +Fluffy and her owner watch them go. Fluffy is confused. She does not know why Spot wants the meat. She does not like meat. She likes dog food and treats. + +"Are they your friends, Fluffy?" the lady asks. + +Fluffy nods. She says, "Yes, they are. They seem fine. But Spot is silly. He does not know how to talk. He only knows how to bark." +Lily wanted to whistle like her big brother Tom. She saw him make a funny shape with his mouth and blow air. Then he made a nice sound that sounded like a bird. Lily tried to do the same, but she only made a puff of air. She tried again and again, but she could not whistle. + +"Whistling is hard," she said to Tom. "How do you do it?" + +Tom smiled and said, "You have to put your tongue behind your teeth and make a small hole with your lips. Then you blow gently and move your tongue a little. Like this." He whistled again and Lily watched him carefully. + +She copied his mouth and tongue and blew softly. She heard a faint sound that was almost like a whistle. She was happy and tried again. She whistled louder and louder, until she was very proud of herself. + +She ran to show her mom and dad her new skill. She did not see the shoe that was on the floor. She tripped over the shoe and fell down. She was clumsy and hurt her knee. She cried and dropped her mouth. + +Mom and dad came to help her. They hugged her and kissed her knee. They said, "It's okay, Lily. You are not clumsy. You are brave and smart. You learned how to whistle today. That's amazing. Can you show us?" + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She made the funny shape with her mouth and blew air. She whistled again and smiled. Mom and dad clapped and cheered. They said, "You are a great whistler, Lily. We are very proud of you." Lily felt happy and whistled some more. She forgot about the shoe and the pain. She only remembered the nice sound. +Anna loves her parrot, Max. Max is a playful bird who likes to talk and sing. He can say many words that Anna teaches him. He can also copy sounds that he hears, like the phone or the doorbell. + +One day, Anna and Max are playing in the living room. Anna has a toy phone and pretends to call her friends. She says, "Hello, this is Anna. How are you?" Max listens and repeats, "Hello, this is Anna. How are you?" Anna laughs and says, "You are so smart, Max. You sound just like me." + +Then, the real phone rings in the kitchen. Anna runs to answer it. She says, "Hello, this is Anna. Who is this?" She hears a familiar voice, but it is not her friend. It is Max. He says, "Hello, this is Anna. How are you?" Anna is surprised and confused. She says, "Max, is that you? How did you get the phone?" + +She runs back to the living room and sees Max holding the phone in his beak. He has flown to the kitchen and picked up the phone when it rang. He is very proud of his trick. He says, "Hello, this is Anna. How are you?" Anna shakes her head and smiles. She says, "You are so silly, Max. You are not Anna. You are a parrot. But you are a very clever and playful parrot. I love you, Max." She hugs him and gives him a treat. Max says, "I love you, Anna. Thank you." They go back to playing with the toy phone. +Ben and Lily liked to play on the beach. They had a big surf that they could ride on the waves. They had fun splashing and laughing in the water. + +One day, a new boy came to the beach. His name was Sam. He saw Ben and Lily's surf and he wanted it. He did not ask if he could play with them. He just ran and grabbed the surf from Lily's hands. He shouted, "This is mine now!" + +Lily was sad and angry. She cried, "That is not nice! That is our surf! Give it back!" Ben was also sad and angry. He tried to get the surf back from Sam, but Sam was too strong. He pushed Ben away and ran to the water with the surf. + +But Sam did not know how to ride the surf. He fell off and the waves took the surf away. He was scared and wet. He cried, "Help! Help! I want my surf!" + +Ben and Lily saw Sam in trouble. They were still mad at him, but they also wanted to help him. They swam to him and pulled him to the shore. They gave him a towel and a hug. They said, "Are you okay? We are sorry you lost the surf." + +Sam felt sorry too. He said, "I am sorry I was mean. I should have asked you if I could play with you. I should not have grabbed your surf. Can you forgive me?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They said, "We forgive you. We can share our surf with you. But you have to be nice and tidy. You have to put the surf back where you found it when you are done." + +Sam agreed. He said, "Thank you. You are good friends. I will be nice and tidy. I will put the surf back where I found it when I am done." + +They all smiled and played together on the beach. They learned that sharing is better than grabbing, and that being nice and tidy is better than being mean and messy. +Lily and Sam were hungry. They wanted to eat something yummy. They asked their mom to take them to the subway. + +The subway was a big train that went under the ground. It was fast and loud. Lily and Sam liked to watch the lights and the people on the subway. + +When they got off the subway, they saw a big shop with a sign that said "Pizza". They smelled cheese and tomato and pepperoni. They wanted to eat pizza. + +"Mom, can we have pizza?" they asked. + +Mom looked at the sign and saw a number. The number was very big. The pizza was expensive. + +"Sorry, kids, we can't have pizza. It costs too much money. We have to find something cheaper to eat," she said. + +Lily and Sam were sad. They loved pizza. They did not want to eat something else. + +They walked around the street and saw other shops. They saw a shop with a sign that said "Hot Dogs". They smelled meat and bread and mustard. They wanted to eat hot dogs. + +"Mom, can we have hot dogs?" they asked. + +Mom looked at the sign and saw a number. The number was smaller than the pizza, but still big. The hot dogs were expensive. + +"Sorry, kids, we can't have hot dogs. They still cost too much money. We have to find something cheaper to eat," she said. + +Lily and Sam were very sad. They liked hot dogs. They did not want to eat something else. + +They walked some more and saw a shop with a sign that said "Bananas". They smelled fruit and sweetness. They wanted to eat bananas. + +"Mom, can we have bananas?" they asked. + +Mom looked at the sign and saw a number. The number was very small. The bananas were cheap. + +"Yes, kids, we can have bananas. They are good for you and they don't cost a lot of money. Let's buy some and eat them," she said. + +Lily and Sam were happy. They liked bananas. They ate them and felt full and healthy. + +They thanked their mom and hugged her. They went back to the subway and rode it home. They had a good day. +Lily wanted a haircut. She had long hair that got in her eyes and mouth. She asked her mom to take her to the salon. Mom said yes, but first they had to print a coupon. + +Lily and mom went to the computer. Mom typed some letters and clicked the mouse. The printer made a noise and spit out a paper. Lily looked at the paper. It had a picture of scissors and a word she did not know. + +"What is this?" Lily asked. + +"That is a coupon, sweetie. It means we can pay less money for your haircut. We have to show it to the lady at the salon," mom explained. + +Lily nodded. She liked saving money. She took the coupon and put it in her pocket. She and mom got in the car and drove to the salon. + +At the salon, Lily saw a lot of people with different hair. Some had short hair, some had curly hair, some had colorful hair. She also saw a lady with a wide smile. She was holding scissors and a comb. + +"Hello, I'm Sue. I'm going to give you a haircut. Do you have a coupon?" the lady asked. + +Lily reached into her pocket and gave the lady the paper. The lady looked at it and smiled wider. + +"Wow, you are a smart girl. You have a good coupon. Come with me, I have a special chair for you," the lady said. + +Lily followed the lady to a big chair. The lady put a cape around Lily's neck and lifted her up. Lily looked at herself in the mirror. She was ready for her haircut. She hoped it would look nice. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big tower made of blocks. They wanted to climb it and see how high they could go. + +"Let's go to the tower!" Tim said. + +"OK, but be careful!" Lily said. + +They ran to the tower and started to climb. They were having fun, but they did not see the dark clouds in the sky. Soon, it started to rain. The rain was heavy and cold. It soaked their clothes and hair. The blocks became wet and slippery. + +"Oh no, the rain is bad!" Lily said. + +"We have to go down!" Tim said. + +But as they tried to go down, the tower started to fall. The blocks were cheap and weak. They could not hold the weight of the rain and the children. The tower crashed to the ground with a loud noise. Tim and Lily fell with it. They were not hurt, but they were very wet and dirty. + +They got up and looked at the mess. The tower was gone. The blocks were broken and scattered. They felt sad and angry. + +"Who made this tower? It was cheap and bad!" Tim said. + +"I don't know, but they should make a better one!" Lily said. + +They ran to their mom, who was waiting for them with an umbrella. She saw them and smiled. + +"Did you have fun, my darlings?" she asked. + +They shook their heads and told her what happened. She hugged them and said. + +"I'm sorry, that was not a good tower. But don't worry, we can make a new one at home. We have good blocks and glue. And we can dry your clothes and hair. Come on, let's go home!" + +They nodded and followed her. They still felt sad, but they also felt hopeful. They wanted to make a new tower, a better one. A tower that would not fall or soak. A tower that they could be proud of. +Sara and her family moved to a new house. They drove a long time in their big automobile. Sara was tired and bored. She wanted to play with her toys and see her friends. + +When they got to the new house, Sara saw a lot of boxes. Her mom and dad said they had to unpack them. Sara did not like unpacking. It was hard and boring. She wanted to play with her toys and see her friends. + +Sara saw a box with her name on it. She opened it and found her favorite doll, Lily. She hugged Lily and smiled. She was happy to see her. She wanted to play with her and see her friends. + +Sara saw a girl next door. She was about her age and had curly hair. She was playing with a ball. Sara wanted to play with her and see her friends. + +Sara asked her mom if she could go and say hi. Her mom said yes, but be careful and polite. Sara took Lily and ran to the girl. She said hi and asked her name. The girl said her name was Mia. She smiled and asked Sara if she wanted to play. Sara said yes and thanked her. Mia was compassionate. She shared her ball and played with Lily. Sara was happy. She made a new friend. She still wanted to see her old friends, but she felt better. She liked her new house. She liked unpacking. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were superheroes. Tom wore a red mask and a cape. Lily wore a blue mask and a skirt. They ran around and made noises. + +"Zap! I am Red Flash, the fastest and most powerful superhero!" Tom said. + +"Pow! I am Blue Star, the smartest and most powerful superhero!" Lily said. + +They saw a big dog near the swings. The dog was barking and growling. It looked angry and scary. + +"Help! It is a bad dog! It wants to bite us!" Tom said. + +"No, it is not a bad dog. It is just lonely and sad. It needs a friend. Watch me!" Lily said. + +She took off her mask and walked slowly to the dog. She smiled and talked softly. + +"Hello, dog. You are a good dog. Do you want to play with us?" Lily said. + +The dog stopped barking and growling. It wagged its tail and licked Lily's hand. It was a friendly dog. + +"Wow, you are brave and kind, Lily. You are a powerful superhero!" Tom said. + +He took off his mask and joined Lily and the dog. They petted the dog and threw a ball for it. The dog was happy and so were they. + +They had a new friend. They were the best superheroes. +Bunny and Squirrel were best friends. They liked to play in the forest and find nuts and carrots. One day, they saw a big pile of nuts near a tree. They ran to the pile and started to eat. + +"Yum, these nuts are so good!" said Bunny. + +"Let's take some to our homes!" said Squirrel. + +They filled their cheeks with nuts and ran to their holes. But they did not see that the pile of nuts belonged to Bear. Bear was sleeping under the tree. He woke up and saw his nuts were gone. + +"Who took my nuts?" he roared. He followed the trail of nuts to Bunny's hole. He saw Bunny hiding inside. + +"Bunny, did you take my nuts?" he asked. + +Bunny felt guilty. He knew he did a bad thing. He nodded his head. + +"I'm sorry, Bear. I was hungry and I did not know they were yours," he said. + +Bear was angry. He wanted his nuts back. He reached into the hole and tried to grab Bunny. But the hole was too small for his paw. He got stuck. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" he cried. + +Squirrel heard Bear's cry. He ran to Bunny's hole. He saw Bear's paw in the hole. He saw Bunny's scared face. + +"Bunny, are you okay?" he asked. + +"No, Squirrel. Bear is mad at me. He wants his nuts back. But I ate them all," said Bunny. + +Squirrel felt sorry for Bunny. He also felt guilty. He knew he did a bad thing too. He had some nuts in his hole. He decided to share them with Bear. + +"Squirrel, what are you doing?" asked Bunny. + +"I'm going to give some of my nuts to Bear. Maybe he will forgive us and let us go," said Squirrel. + +He ran to his hole and brought some nuts. He gave them to Bear. + +"Here, Bear. These are some of the nuts we took. We are sorry. Please let us go," he said. + +Bear looked at the nuts. He looked at Squirrel. He looked at Bunny. He saw they were sorry. He felt a little better. + +"Thank you, Squirrel. That was very nice of you. I forgive you and Bunny. But don't take my nuts again. They are mine," he said. + +He pulled his paw out of the hole. He took his nuts and walked away. + +Bunny and Squirrel came out of the hole. They hugged each other. + +"Thank you, Squirrel. You are a good friend," said Bunny. + +"Thank you, Bunny. You are a good friend too," said Squirrel. + +They learned their lesson. They never took nuts that were not theirs again. They played in the forest and found nuts and carrots that were free. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the sandbox. They liked to make castles and roads with the sand. But sometimes they found pebbles in the sand. Pebbles were hard and round and not good for building. + +"Look, I found a big pebble!" Ben said. He held it in his hand and showed it to Lily. + +"Wow, that is a big pebble!" Lily said. "Can I see it?" + +Ben gave the pebble to Lily. She felt it with her fingers. It was smooth and heavy. + +"Can I keep it?" Lily asked. "I like it. It is pretty." + +"No, it is mine!" Ben said. He tried to take the pebble back from Lily. But Lily held it tight. + +"Give it back!" Ben said. He pulled harder. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily said. She pulled harder too. + +They both wanted the pebble. They both pulled and pulled. It was difficult to remove the pebble from each other. + +"Stop!" a voice said. It was Mom. She saw them fighting over the pebble. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. She came to the sandbox. + +"We found a pebble and we both want it!" Ben said. + +"It is mine!" Lily said. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben said. + +Mom looked at the pebble. It was not very special. It was just a pebble. + +"Listen, children," Mom said. "It is not nice to fight over a pebble. There are many pebbles in the sandbox. You can find another one. Or you can share this one. Or you can trade it for something else. But you cannot pull and hurt each other. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They felt sorry for fighting. + +"OK, then," Mom said. "Why don't you say sorry to each other and give each other a hug?" + +Lily and Ben said sorry and hugged. They felt better. + +"Good," Mom said. "Now, do you want to keep the pebble or give it to me?" + +Lily and Ben looked at the pebble. It was not very important anymore. + +"You can have it, Mom," they said together. + +"Thank you," Mom said. She took the pebble and put it in her pocket. + +"Come on, let's go inside and have some juice," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben followed Mom. They left the pebble and the sandbox behind. They did not care about them anymore. They were happy to be friends. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play and have fun. Today is their birthday. Mom and Dad have a big surprise for them. They make a big cake with candles and frosting. They hide the cake in the kitchen. + +Mom and Dad call Lily and Ben to the living room. They say, "We have a surprise for you. But you have to be quiet and close your eyes. No peeking!" Lily and Ben are excited. They do what Mom and Dad say. They are quiet and close their eyes. + +Mom and Dad bring the cake to the living room. They put it on the table. They light the candles. They say, "Okay, you can open your eyes now. Happy birthday, Lily and Ben!" Lily and Ben open their eyes. They look at the cake. They see the candles and the frosting. They see their names on the cake. They are very happy. They say, "Wow! Thank you, Mom and Dad! The cake is so big and pretty!" + +Mom and Dad say, "You're welcome, Lily and Ben! We love you very much. Now, make a wish and blow out the candles!" Lily and Ben think of a wish. They blow out the candles together. They clap and cheer. Mom and Dad cut the cake and give them a slice each. They eat the cake and enjoy it. They say, "The cake is so yummy! This is the best birthday ever!" +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red truck. They would drive it around the grass and pretend to be workers. + +One day, they saw a small green caterpillar on a leaf. They wanted to look at it, so they parked their truck under a tree and went closer. The caterpillar was very pretty, with yellow spots and a fuzzy body. + +"Hello, caterpillar," said Tim. "Do you want to be our friend?" + +The caterpillar did not answer, but it moved its head and waved its legs. + +"Let's take it home," said Kim. "We can make a house for it and feed it leaves." + +They carefully picked up the caterpillar and put it in a plastic box. They were so excited that they forgot about their truck. + +But a naughty boy named Dan saw the truck and wanted to play with it. He ran to the tree and grabbed the truck. He did not care that it was not his. He drove it around the garden, but he was very rough. He bumped it into rocks and walls and made it dirty. + +Soon, the truck was broken. One of the wheels came off and the horn stopped working. Dan did not care. He threw the truck on the ground and ran away. + +Tim and Kim came back from their house with some leaves for the caterpillar. They were happy to see their new friend, but they were sad to see their truck. + +"Who did this?" cried Tim. "Our truck is broken!" + +"It was Dan," said a voice. It was Lily, their neighbor. She had seen everything. "He was very foolish. He took your truck and played with it badly. He did not ask or say sorry." + +Tim and Kim were angry and sad. They loved their truck and they had taken good care of it. They did not like Dan. He was mean and selfish. + +"Can we repair it?" asked Kim. She picked up the wheel and tried to put it back. + +"Maybe," said Lily. She was good at fixing things. "I have some tools and glue. We can try to make it work again." + +"Thank you, Lily," said Tim and Kim. They gave her a hug. They were glad to have a good friend like her. + +They took the truck and the caterpillar to Lily's house. They worked together to repair the truck. They cleaned it, glued the wheel, and fixed the horn. It took some time, but they did it. + +The truck looked as good as new. Tim and Kim were happy. They thanked Lily again and went back to their garden. They drove the truck around and played with the caterpillar. They had fun and they were careful. + +They learned a lesson. They learned to be kind and respectful to their toys and their friends. They learned to avoid Dan, who was foolish and rude. They learned to love their truck and their caterpillar. They were good twins. +Sara liked to play with her dolls. She had a big box of dolls and clothes and shoes. She liked to dress them up and make them talk. She had a tea party with her dolls every day. + +One day, she wanted to make real tea for her dolls. She saw her mom's mug on the table. It was big and blue and had a picture of a cat. Sara liked cats. She took the mug and went to the kitchen. She saw a kettle on the stove. She knew it had hot water inside. + +She climbed on a chair and reached for the kettle. She was very careful. She did not want to burn herself. She poured some water into the mug. She added a tea bag and some sugar. She stirred it with a spoon. She was very proud. She made tea! + +She carried the mug back to the table. She was very careful. She did not want to spill it. She put the mug next to her dolls. She said, "Here you go, dolls. I made you some tea. It is very yummy. You will like it." + +She picked up one of her dolls. It was a chubby doll with curly hair and a pink dress. She pretended to make the doll drink the tea. She said, "Mmm, this is good tea. Thank you, Sara. You are a good hostess." + +She paused. She heard a noise. It was her mom. She was coming back from the store. Sara knew she had to put the mug back. She did not want her mom to be mad. She quickly put the doll down and grabbed the mug. She ran to the kitchen. She hoped her mom did not see her. She hoped her mom did not see the water on the floor. She hoped her mom did not see the tea bag on the table. She hoped her mom did not see the sugar on the spoon. She hoped her mom did not see the cat on the mug. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. They are very happy and laugh a lot. + +"Look, Anna, I can swing very high!" Ben says. He pushes his legs and goes up and down. + +"Wow, Ben, you are very good!" Anna says. She swings too, but not as high as Ben. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise. It sounds like a big bang. They stop swinging and look around. + +"What is that?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know. Let's go and see!" Ben says. + +They jump off the swings and run to the noise. They see a big truck. The truck has a lot of boxes. One of the boxes has fallen from the truck and broken on the ground. There are books and papers everywhere. + +"Oops!" Ben says. + +"Who did that?" Anna asks. + +A man comes out of the truck. He looks angry and sad. He sees the box and the books and papers. + +"Oh no! This is my box! It has all my work in it!" he says. + +He picks up some of the papers and looks at them. They have a lot of words and numbers that Anna and Ben don't understand. + +"What is your work?" Ben asks. + +"I am a teacher. I teach big kids about science and math. These are my notes and tests. They are very important. But now they are all ruined!" the man says. + +He sighs and shakes his head. + +"I'm sorry, mister," Anna says. + +"Can we help you?" Ben asks. + +The man looks at Anna and Ben. He sees their curious and kind faces. He smiles a little. + +"Thank you, kids. You are very sweet. And very intelligent. You want to learn new things. That's good. Maybe you can help me. Can you help me pick up the books and papers and put them back in the box?" he asks. + +"Sure, we can!" Anna and Ben say. + +They start to help the man. They pick up the books and papers and put them in the box. They are careful not to tear or bend them. They work together and have fun. + +The man is happy and grateful. He thanks Anna and Ben for their help. He gives them each a book. The books have pictures and stories about animals and plants. + +"These are for you. You can read them and learn more about science and math. You are very smart kids. I hope you enjoy them," he says. + +"Thank you, mister!" Anna and Ben say. + +They hug the man and say goodbye. They take their books and run back to the swings. They are very excited and proud. They have helped someone and learned something new. They are very happy and laugh a lot. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big stone on the grass. Tom wants to pick up the stone and throw it. Lily says no, that is bad. The stone can hurt someone or something. + +Tom does not listen to Lily. He picks up the stone and throws it hard. The stone flies in the air and hits a bird. The bird falls to the ground and makes a sad sound. Lily is scared and sad. She runs to the bird and tries to help it. + +The bird's mom sees what happened. She is very angry. She flies to Tom and pecks his head. Tom cries and runs away. He drops his hat on the grass. The bird's mom takes the hat and flies away with it. + +Lily calls Tom. She says he is sorry and he should come back. Tom is sorry too. He does not want to hurt the bird or lose his hat. He comes back to Lily and the bird. He says he is sorry to the bird and the bird's mom. He asks for his hat back. + +The bird's mom sees that Tom is sorry. She is not angry anymore. She flies back with the hat and gives it to Tom. She makes a happy sound and flies away with her bird. Tom and Lily are happy too. They hug and say they are friends. They decide to play with something else, not the stone. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bunch of grapes on a tree. They both want to eat the grapes. They run to the tree and try to reach the grapes. + +"Give me some grapes!" Tim says. + +"No, they are mine!" Jen says. + +They pull and tug at the grapes. They do not yield. They do not share. They get angry and sad. + +A bird flies by and sees the grapes. The bird is hungry and smart. It lands on the tree and pecks at the grapes. It eats some grapes and flies away. + +Tim and Jen stop and look at the bird. They see the bird is happy and full. They see the grapes are fewer and smaller. They feel silly and sorry. + +"Let's share the grapes," Tim says. + +"OK, let's share," Jen says. + +They pick some grapes and eat them. The grapes are cool and sweet. They smile and hug. They are friends again. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the yard. They opened the box and saw many things inside. There were clothes, hats, shoes, and jewels. Lily and Tom wanted to try them on. + +"Let's play marry!" Lily said. She put on a white dress and a shiny ring. She gave Tom a black coat and a hat. "You are the groom and I am the bride," she said. + +Tom nodded. He liked to play with Lily. He put on the coat and the hat. He looked at Lily and smiled. "You are a pretty bride," he said. + +They walked to the door of the house. They wanted to show their parents their game. But the door was locked. They tried to turn the knob, but it did not move. They pushed and pulled, but it did not open. They banged and shouted, but no one heard them. + +They were scared. They did not know what to do. They sat on the floor and cried. They wished they did not play marry. They wished they stayed with their parents. They wished they were healthy and happy. But they were not. They were stuck in the box. And no one came to help them. The end. +Lily and Ben wanted to see the parade. They liked the big balloons and the loud music. They asked Mom to take them to the street. Mom said yes, but first they had to tie their shoes. + +Lily and Ben tried to tie their shoes. Lily made a knot with her laces. Ben made a loop with his laces. They were proud of their work. They showed Mom their shoes. Mom smiled and said, "Good job, kids. Let's go to the parade." + +Lily and Ben followed Mom to the street. They saw many people and cars. They heard horns and drums. They looked for the balloons. They saw a big red balloon shaped like a dog. They saw a big yellow balloon shaped like a star. They saw a big blue balloon shaped like a fish. + +Lily and Ben wanted to touch the balloons. They ran to the balloons. They did not see the cars. They did not hear Mom. They did not feel the laces. The laces came undone. The laces tripped them. Lily and Ben fell on the street. + +The cars did not see Lily and Ben. The cars did not stop. The cars hit Lily and Ben. Lily and Ben screamed. Mom screamed. The balloons flew away. The parade was over. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big tent with many people inside. They heard music and laughter. They wanted to see what was inside. + +They sneaked into the tent and saw a man and a woman in pretty clothes. The woman had a veil on her head. It was white and shiny. The man and the woman were holding hands and smiling. They looked happy. + +Lily and Ben watched them for a while. They saw them kiss and hug. They heard the people clap and cheer. They learned that the man and the woman were getting married. They were uniting their hearts. + +Lily and Ben thought that was nice. They wanted to do the same. They found a veil in a box. It was pink and sparkly. Lily put it on her head. Ben took her hand and smiled. They kissed and hugged. They pretended to be married. They united their hearts. + +But then, a fierce dog came into the tent. It barked and growled. It saw Lily and Ben and ran towards them. It wanted to bite them. Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped the veil and ran away. They hid behind a tree. They hoped the dog would go away. They held each other tight. They were still best friends. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big jar of jelly on the table. They wanted to taste it, but they were too small to reach it. + +"Let's crawl to the table and get the jelly," Tom said. + +"OK, but be quiet. Mommy is sleeping in the sofa," Lily said. + +They crawled slowly and quietly across the grass. They saw a lot of bugs and flowers on the way. They said hello to them, but the bugs and flowers did not answer. + +They reached the table and climbed on a chair. They saw the jar of jelly shining in the sun. It looked yummy and colorful. + +"Wow, look at the jelly. It is red and green and yellow," Tom said. + +"Can I have some?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, let me open the jar," Tom said. + +He tried to open the jar, but it was too tight. He twisted and pulled, but the jar did not move. + +"Help me, Lily," he said. + +Lily helped him, but the jar was still too tight. They pushed and pulled, but the jar did not move. + +They were so busy trying to open the jar that they did not hear Mommy waking up. She saw them on the table and smiled. + +"What are you doing, my little ones?" she asked. + +They looked at her and smiled back. + +"We want some jelly, Mommy," they said. + +Mommy laughed and hugged them. + +"OK, let me help you with the jar. But first, let's wash your hands. They are dirty from crawling," she said. + +She took them to the sink and washed their hands. Then she opened the jar and gave them each a spoon of jelly. + +They tasted the jelly and made happy noises. + +"Mmm, this is good jelly, Mommy," Tom said. + +"Thank you, Mommy. We love you," Lily said. + +Mommy kissed them and said, "I love you too, my sweeties. Now, let's go back to the sofa and have a peaceful nap. You must be tired from crawling." + +They nodded and followed her to the sofa. They cuddled with her and fell asleep. They dreamed of jelly and bugs and flowers. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with toys. One day, they get a new toy from their mom. It is a metal train. It is shiny and red. Tom and Lily are happy. + +"Choo choo!" Tom says. He makes the train go on the floor. He feels the metal. It is cold and hard. He likes the sound it makes. + +"Let me play too!" Lily says. She wants to feel the metal. She tries to take the train from Tom. Tom does not want to share. He holds the train tight. + +"No, it is mine!" Tom says. He pushes Lily away. Lily feels sad and angry. She cries. + +"Hey, stop that!" Mom says. She hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees Tom and Lily fighting over the train. + +"You have to share, Tom. Lily is your sister. The train is for both of you." Mom says. She takes the train from Tom. She gives it to Lily. + +"Thank you, Mom." Lily says. She smiles. She feels the metal. It is cold and hard. She likes the color. + +"Sorry, Lily." Tom says. He feels sorry. He does not want to make Lily cry. He wants to play with her. + +"It is okay, Tom. We can play together." Lily says. She feels happy. She gives the train back to Tom. + +"Thank you, Lily." Tom says. He smiles. He feels happy too. He and Lily play with the train. They take turns. They make the train go fast and slow. They have fun. Mom feels proud. She watches them play. She hugs them. They hug her back. They love each other. The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with their carts. They have red carts and blue carts. They push and pull their carts on the grass. + +One day, they see a new boy in the park. He has a yellow cart. He does not play with anyone. He is shy. + +Anna and Ben want to say hello to him. They walk to him with their carts. They smile and wave. + +"Hi, I am Anna. This is Ben. What is your name?" Anna asks. + +The new boy looks at them. He does not say anything. He holds his cart tight. + +Anna and Ben are nice. They do not laugh or tease. They wait for him to talk. + +"Hi, I am Leo. I like your carts. Can I play with you?" Leo says. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They nod and say yes. They show Leo their carts. They let him try their carts. + +Leo likes their carts. He likes Anna and Ben. He is not shy anymore. + +They play with their carts. They have fun. They zip and zoom on the grass. They are friends. +Anna and Ben are playing with their mom's makeup. They like to put lipstick, eyeshadow and blush on their faces. They think they look funny and pretty. + +"Look at me, Anna!" Ben says. "I have red lips and blue eyes!" + +"You look silly, Ben!" Anna says. "I have pink cheeks and purple lips!" + +They laugh and make faces at each other in the mirror. + +Mom comes into the room and sees them. She is not happy. She has a gray face and a frown. + +"What are you doing with my makeup?" Mom asks. "You made a big mess!" + +"Sorry, Mom," Anna and Ben say. "We were just playing." + +Mom sighs and shakes her head. She takes a wet cloth and wipes their faces. + +"You need to reverse this, kids," Mom says. "Makeup is not for playing. It is for grown-ups." + +Anna and Ben nod and say sorry again. They help Mom clean the makeup and put it away. + +Mom hugs them and smiles. + +"I love you, Anna and Ben," Mom says. "But next time, please ask me before you use my things." + +"We love you too, Mom," Anna and Ben say. "And we will ask you next time." + +They kiss Mom and go to play with their toys. They decide to play with cars and dolls instead of makeup. They think they are more fun and less messy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big magnet in their dad's toolbox. They wondered what it could do. + +"Let's examine it," Ben said. He held the magnet near a metal spoon. The spoon jumped to the magnet and stuck to it. "Wow, this is fun!" Ben said. + +"Let me try," Lily said. She took the magnet and moved it near a metal car. The car also jumped to the magnet and stuck to it. "This is amazing!" Lily said. + +They took turns to examine the magnet and see what else it could attract. They found nails, coins, keys, and even a necklace. They made a pile of metal things on the floor. + +"Look at all the things we found!" Ben said. "We are so smart!" + +But then, they heard their dad coming. He was looking for his toolbox. He saw the mess on the floor and the magnet in Ben's hand. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my magnet?" he asked. "That's not a toy. It's a tool. You could have hurt yourself or damaged something." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry. They did not know the magnet was not a toy. They did not mean to make a mess or take their dad's things. + +"We're sorry, dad," they said. "We were just curious. We wanted to examine the magnet and see what it could do." + +Dad was not angry. He was glad they were curious and wanted to learn. But he also wanted them to be careful and respectful. + +"I understand, kids," he said. "But you have to ask me before you use my tools. And you have to put things back where they belong. The magnet is very powerful and can be dangerous. It can also damage some things, like the necklace. That's your mom's necklace. She will be very sad if it's broken." + +Ben and Lily felt bad. They did not want to make their mom sad. They gave the necklace back to their dad and helped him put everything back in the toolbox. They also cleaned up the floor and apologized to their dad. + +Dad hugged them and smiled. He was proud of them for being honest and helpful. He also gave them a small magnet of their own. He showed them how to use it safely and have fun with it. + +"Thank you, dad," Ben and Lily said. "We love you. And we love our magnet. We will be more careful and respectful next time." + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned that curiosity is good, but responsibility is also important. They learned that some things are not toys, but tools. And they learned that being smart also means being respectful. +Lily and Tom were going to the park with Mom. They liked the park. It had swings and slides and a big pond with ducks. Mom said they could feed the ducks some bread. + +But on the way to the park, they saw a lot of cars on the road. They were not moving. They were making loud noises. Mom said it was traffic. Traffic was bad. It made them late. + +Lily and Tom were bored. They wanted to get to the park. They looked out the window and saw a big truck. It had a picture of a lion on it. Lily and Tom liked lions. They were big and strong and had manes. + +"Look, Mom, a lion!" Lily said. + +"Where?" Mom asked. + +"On the truck!" Tom said. + +Mom looked at the truck. She smiled. "That's not a real lion, sweeties. That's a picture of a lion. It's for the circus. The circus is in town. They have animals and clowns and acrobats. Do you want to go to the circus?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They wanted to go to the circus. They liked animals and clowns and acrobats. Mom said they could go to the circus after the park. + +But then something bad happened. The truck with the lion picture stopped. The door opened. A man came out. He looked angry. He had a whip and a hat. He was the lion tamer. He said something to the driver. Then he went to the back of the truck. He opened another door. + +Lily and Tom gasped. They saw a real lion. It was not a picture. It was alive. It had yellow eyes and sharp teeth and a big roar. It did not like the whip and the hat. It did not like the lion tamer. It jumped out of the truck. It ran away. + +The lion tamer shouted. He tried to catch the lion. But the lion was faster. It ran across the road. It ran towards the park. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They did not like the lion anymore. It seemed hurt and angry. It seemed dangerous. They hoped it would not go to the park. They hoped it would not find the ducks. They hoped it would not find them. +Tom and Anna liked to play in the museum. They liked to look at the old things and make up stories about them. But they had to behave, or the museum lady would be angry. She always said, "This is history, not a playground. Don't touch anything or you will break it." + +One day, Tom and Anna saw a big dinosaur bone. It was very long and white and had sharp teeth. They wanted to touch it and pretend to be dinosaurs. They looked around and saw that the museum lady was busy talking to some people. They thought she would not see them. + +They ran to the dinosaur bone and started to play. Tom roared like a dinosaur and Anna laughed. They did not see the sign that said, "Do not touch. Fragile." They did not see the rope that was around the bone. They did not see the other museum lady who was watching them. + +The other museum lady saw them and shouted, "Stop! You are not allowed to touch that!" She ran to them and tried to pull them away. But she was too late. Tom and Anna were too clumsy. They tripped over the rope and bumped into the bone. The bone wobbled and fell to the floor. It broke into many pieces. + +Tom and Anna were scared. They heard a loud noise and saw the museum lady's face. She was very angry. She said, "What have you done? You have ruined history! You are in big trouble!" She took them to the office and called their parents. + +Tom and Anna learned a lesson. They learned that they should behave in the museum. They learned that history is important and fragile. They learned that playing with dinosaur bones is not a good idea. +Lily and Ben were friends who lived in a small village. They liked to play together in the fields and the woods. One day, they found a big stick and decided to pretend it was a sword. + +They took turns to hold the stick and say, "I am the king of the village! You have to do what I say!" Then they would fight with the stick and try to make the other one say, "You are the king, I give up!" + +They had fun fighting with the stick, but they also got angry sometimes. They did not want to lose or share the stick. They shouted and pushed each other. They forgot to be nice and kind. + +Soon, their mothers heard them and came to see what was wrong. They saw Lily and Ben fighting with the stick and making a lot of noise. They were not happy. They took the stick away and said, "You two have to stop fighting! Fighting is not a good way to play. You have to share and be gentle. Say sorry to each other and hug." + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They knew their mothers were right. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They did not want to fight anymore. They wanted to be friends again. They said, "Let's go and play something else. Something that does not need a stick. Something that is fun and nice." + +They ran off to find a new game. They were ready to play and laugh together. They were happy. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toy boats. They had a big tub of water in the backyard where they could sail their boats and pretend to be pirates. Tom had a red boat and Sam had a blue boat. They always tried to make their boats go faster and farther than the other. + +One day, Tom had an idea. He wanted to make his boat succeed and win the race. He saw a bottle of soap on the shelf and thought it would make his boat slippery and fast. He poured some soap on his boat and put it in the water. He said to Sam, "Look at my boat, Sam. It is so fast and shiny. You will never catch me!" + +Sam looked at Tom's boat and saw that it was leaving a trail of bubbles behind. He thought it was cheating and unfair. He said to Tom, "That is not fair, Tom. You used soap on your boat. That is not how you sail a boat. You are a bad pirate!" + +Tom did not care. He laughed and said, "I don't care, Sam. I just want to win. My boat is the best. You are a slow and silly pirate!" + +Sam was angry and sad. He wanted to play with Tom, but Tom was being mean and selfish. He decided to teach Tom a lesson. He grabbed a stick and poked Tom's boat. The boat popped and sank in the water. The soap made the water messy and foamy. Tom was shocked and cried. He said to Sam, "What did you do, Sam? You broke my boat. You are a mean and nasty pirate!" + +Sam said to Tom, "You deserved it, Tom. You were not playing fair. You were not being a good brother. You should not use soap on your boat. That is not how you sail a boat. You should be honest and kind." + +Tom realized that he was wrong. He felt sorry and ashamed. He said to Sam, "I'm sorry, Sam. You are right. I was not playing fair. I was not being a good brother. I should not have used soap on my boat. I should have been honest and kind. Can you forgive me?" + +Sam looked at Tom and saw that he was sincere. He said to Tom, "I forgive you, Tom. But you have to promise me that you will never use soap on your boat again. And you have to help me clean up this mess." + +Tom nodded and said, "I promise, Sam. And I will help you clean up this mess. And maybe we can share our boats and play together." + +Sam smiled and said, "That sounds good, Tom. Let's do that. And maybe we can be good pirates and find some treasure." + +They hugged and went to clean up the mess. They learned that cheating is not the way to succeed and that being honest and kind is more important than winning. + +The moral of the story is: Cheating is not the way to succeed and being honest and kind is more important than winning. +Sara and Ben were very happy. They were going to the festival with their mom and dad. The festival had many fun things to do. They had balloons, games, music, and food. Sara and Ben wanted to try everything. + +They saw a big tent with a sign that said "Fly with us". Inside the tent, there were many colorful kites. Sara and Ben loved kites. They wanted to fly one in the sky. They asked their mom and dad if they could. + +"Sorry, kids, but those kites are very expensive," their mom said. "We don't have enough money to buy one. Maybe we can make one at home later." + +Sara and Ben felt sad. They really wanted to fly a kite. They looked at the kites with envy. They saw one that was very pretty. It had a rainbow tail and a star on it. Sara and Ben wished they had that kite. + +They saw a man who worked in the tent. He was busy talking to some people. He did not see Sara and Ben. They had an idea. They sneaked into the tent and grabbed the rainbow kite. They ran out of the tent with the kite. They thought they were very clever. + +They found a big field where they could fly the kite. They took turns holding the string. The kite soared high in the air. It looked beautiful. Sara and Ben felt happy. They forgot that they had stolen the kite. + +But then, a strong wind came. It blew the kite away from their hands. They tried to catch the string, but it was too late. The kite flew higher and higher, until they could not see it anymore. It was gone. + +Sara and Ben felt very sad. They had lost the kite. They also felt very guilty. They had done a bad thing. They had taken something that was not theirs. They had hurt the man who worked in the tent. They had lied to their mom and dad. + +They decided to go back to the tent and say sorry. They hoped the man would forgive them. They also hoped their mom and dad would not be angry. They learned a lesson. They learned that stealing is wrong. They learned that flying a kite is not worth losing their honesty. They learned that the best things in life are not expensive, but priceless. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to search for shiny things in the sand. Sometimes they found coins, buttons, or beads. They put them in their pockets and showed them to their mom. + +One day, they saw something very shiny in the sand. It was a gem. It was orange and sparkled in the sun. Lily and Max ran to pick it up. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can I see?" Max asked. He reached for the gem, but Lily held it tight. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily said. "I saw it first!" + +"But I want to see it too!" Max said. He tried to grab the gem, but Lily pulled it away. + +They started to fight over the gem. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not see the big dog that came near them. The dog saw the gem and thought it was a ball. He barked and jumped and snatched the gem from Lily's hand. He ran away with it in his mouth. + +Lily and Max stopped fighting. They looked at the dog and the gem. They felt sad and sorry. + +"Come back!" Lily cried. "That is our gem!" + +"Bad dog!" Max yelled. "Give it back!" + +But the dog did not listen. He ran to his owner and wagged his tail. He dropped the gem at his feet and licked his face. + +Lily and Max ran after the dog. They tried to get their gem back, but the owner picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +"Sorry, kids," he said. "This is my dog's toy. He likes shiny things too." + +He walked away with the dog and the gem. Lily and Max looked at each other. They felt sad and angry. + +They hugged each other and said sorry. They decided to share their other shiny things. They went back to the sand and searched for more. They hoped to find another gem someday. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and swing on the swings. They saw a big tree with many branches. Some branches were low and some were high. + +"Look, Ben, I can pull this branch!" Lila said. She grabbed a low branch and pulled hard. The branch was old and dry. It broke with a loud snap. Lila fell on the grass. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lila cried. She hurt her hand and her knee. Ben ran to her and helped her up. + +"Are you okay, Lila?" Ben asked. He saw blood on her hand and her knee. He felt sorry for her. + +"I'm not okay, Ben. It hurts a lot." Lila said. She was sad and scared. She wanted her mom. + +"Let's go find your mom, Lila. She can make you feel better." Ben said. He held her hand and walked with her. He saw a bench where Lila's mom was sitting. He called her name. + +"Mom, mom, Lila needs you!" Ben shouted. Lila's mom heard him and saw them. She saw Lila's hand and knee. She got up and ran to them. + +"What happened, Lila? What happened, Ben?" Lila's mom asked. She hugged Lila and looked at her wounds. + +"Lila pulled a branch and it broke and she fell." Ben said. He told her what happened. + +"Oh, Lila, I'm sorry. That was a bad branch. Let me clean your hand and your knee. It will sting a little, but it will help." Lila's mom said. She took out a tissue and some water and some band-aids from her bag. She cleaned Lila's hand and knee and put band-aids on them. + +"Thank you, mom. Thank you, Ben." Lila said. She felt a little better. She smiled at her mom and her friend. + +"You're welcome, Lila. You're a brave girl. And thank you, Ben, for being a good friend." Lila's mom said. She smiled at them both. + +"Can we still play, mom?" Lila asked. + +"Sure, Lila, but be careful. Don't pull any more branches, okay?" Lila's mom said. + +"Okay, mom. I won't pull any more branches." Lila said. + +Lila and Ben went back to play. They had fun in the park. They did not pull any more branches. They played until it was time to go home. +Anna likes purple. She has a purple dress, a purple hat, and a purple ball. She likes to play with her purple ball in the park with her friend Ben. Ben likes green. He has a green shirt, a green cap, and a green bike. He likes to ride his bike in the park with Anna. + +One Tuesday, Anna and Ben went to the park with their moms. They played with their ball and bike for a long time. They had fun and laughed a lot. Then they saw a big dog. The dog was brown and furry. It barked and ran towards them. Anna and Ben were scared. They dropped their ball and bike and ran to their moms. + +"Mommy, mommy, help!" Anna cried. + +"Mommy, mommy, save us!" Ben shouted. + +Their moms hugged them and said, "Don't worry, sweeties. The dog is not mean. He just wants to play. See, he is wagging his tail. He is friendly." + +Anna and Ben looked at the dog. He was holding their ball in his mouth. He dropped it and wagged his tail more. He looked happy and silly. + +"Can we play with him, mommy?" Anna asked. + +"Can we pet him, mommy?" Ben asked. + +Their moms said, "Yes, you can. But first, you have to ask his owner. He is over there. He is wearing a blue jacket. He is nice too." + +Anna and Ben walked to the man with the blue jacket. They said, "Hello, sir. Can we play with your dog? He is cute and funny." + +The man smiled and said, "Hello, kids. Of course you can. His name is Spot. He loves to play with children. He is gentle and friendly. You can throw his ball and he will fetch it. You can pet him and he will lick you. He likes hugs too." + +Anna and Ben were happy. They played with Spot for a long time. They threw his ball and he fetched it. They petted him and he licked them. They hugged him and he wagged his tail. They had fun and laughed a lot. + +They thanked the man and said goodbye to Spot. They hugged their moms and said, "We love you, mommy. Thank you for taking us to the park. We had a great Tuesday." + +Their moms hugged them back and said, "We love you too, sweeties. You are brave and kind. We are proud of you. You had a wonderful Tuesday." +Tom and Mia were playing pirates in the backyard. They had a big barrel that they pretended was a treasure chest. They filled it with rocks, sticks, and shiny things they found. + +"Arrr, matey, this is our loot!" Tom said, putting on a pirate hat. "We have to guard it from the other pirates!" + +Mia nodded and picked up a wooden sword. She liked to play pirates with Tom. They made funny noises and had fun adventures. + +But then they heard a growl from behind the bushes. It was Rex, the big dog from next door. He had escaped from his yard and smelled the barrel. He was eager to see what was inside. He ran towards Tom and Mia, barking loudly. + +"Uh-oh, it's the sea monster!" Tom shouted. "He wants to bite our treasure!" + +Mia was scared of Rex. He was much bigger than her and had sharp teeth. She dropped her sword and ran to the house. + +"Help, help, Mommy!" she cried. + +Tom was brave. He did not run away. He stood in front of the barrel and waved his sword. + +"Go away, sea monster!" he yelled. "This is our treasure! You can't have it!" + +Rex did not listen. He jumped on the barrel and tried to open it with his paws. He scratched and bit the wood, making a lot of noise. + +Tom was angry. He hit Rex with his sword, but it did not hurt him. It was only a toy. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Rex yelped. He did not like to be hit. He let go of the barrel and ran back to his yard. + +Tom cheered. He had saved the treasure from the sea monster. He was a brave pirate. + +He went to the house to find Mia. He wanted to share the treasure with her. He hoped she was not too scared. + +He knocked on the door and said, "Mia, Mia, it's me, Tom. The sea monster is gone. Come out and play pirates with me!" + +Mia opened the door and smiled. She was happy to see Tom. She was not scared anymore. + +"OK, Tom, let's play pirates!" she said. "But can we move the barrel to a safer place?" + +Tom agreed. He and Mia moved the barrel to the porch. They put a blanket over it to hide it from the other pirates. + +They played pirates until it was time for dinner. They had a lot of fun. They were the best pirate friends. +Lily was a friendly girl who liked to help others. One day, she saw a boy who was sad in the park. He had lost his note from his mom. The note said when to go home and what to eat for lunch. Lily wanted to cheer him up, so she gave him a hug and a cookie. + +They played together for a while, until Lily saw a piece of paper under a slide. She ran to get it, hoping it was the boy's note. But she did not see the puddle of water on the ground. She slipped and fell into the puddle. She got wet and dirty and hurt her knee. + +The boy saw what happened and ran to help her. He took the paper from her hand and looked at it. It was his note! He was so happy and grateful. He thanked Lily and helped her get up. He said he was sorry she slipped and got hurt. He gave her his jacket to keep her warm and dry. + +Lily smiled and said it was okay. She was glad she found his note and made him happy. She said he was a good friend. They walked together to the boy's home, where his mom was waiting. She gave them both a hug and a sandwich. She said they were very kind and brave. + +Lily and the boy learned that helping others can make you happy, even if you slip and get hurt. They also learned that friendship is a precious gift that can make you feel better. They decided to play together again soon and share more cookies and notes. +Anna and Ben were playing in the sand. They wanted to make a big castle with towers and walls. Anna had a spade and Ben had a bucket. They worked hard and had fun. + +"Look, our castle is almost complete!" Anna said. "We just need to make the door and the flag." + +"I want to make the door!" Ben said. "You can make the flag." + +"No, I want to make the door too!" Anna said. "You always get to do what you want. You are so bossy!" + +Anna and Ben started to argue. They both wanted the spade and the bucket. They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom said. She came over and saw the mess. "You are ruining your castle and your friendship. Why can't you share and take turns?" + +Anna and Ben felt sorry. They knew Mom was right. They said sorry to each other and hugged. + +"Let's finish our castle together," Anna said. + +"OK, you can make the door and I'll make the flag," Ben said. + +They smiled and used the spade and the bucket to complete their castle. They were proud of their work and their teamwork. Mom took a picture and praised them. + +"You are such good builders and good friends," Mom said. "Now, who wants some juice and cookies?" +Tom and Sam are two squirrels who live in a big park. They like to play and look for nuts to eat. One day, they see a large nut on a branch. It is bigger than any nut they have ever seen. + +"Wow, look at that nut!" Tom says. "It is so large and shiny. I want to eat it." + +"Me too," Sam says. "But how can we get it? It is too high and far." + +They stare at the nut and think of a way to reach it. They see a long vine hanging from another tree. They have an idea. + +"Let's swing on the vine and grab the nut," Tom says. + +"OK, let's try," Sam says. + +They run to the vine and take turns to swing on it. They stretch their paws and try to catch the nut. But the nut is too large and heavy. It does not move. + +"Ouch, this nut is hard," Tom says. + +"It hurts my paw," Sam says. + +They swing and swing, but they cannot get the nut. They are tired and hungry. + +"Let's give up," Tom says. "This nut is not worth it. There are many other nuts in the park." + +"OK, let's go," Sam says. "Maybe we can find a smaller and softer nut." + +They leave the vine and the large nut. They do not know that the nut is not a real nut. It is a plastic toy that a child left on the branch. They run and play and look for other nuts. They are happy and forget about the large nut. +Lily and Ben are excited. They are going to the park with Mom and Dad. They put on their hats and shoes. They hold hands and march to the car. They sing a song as they march. + +At the park, they see a big lake. They see ducks and fish and boats. They run to the edge of the water. They wave to the ducks and the boats. The ducks quack and the boats honk. Lily and Ben laugh and clap. + +Mom and Dad call them for a picnic. They march back to the grass. They sit on a blanket and eat sandwiches and fruit. They drink juice and water. They say thank you to Mom and Dad. + +After the picnic, they play on the swings and the slide. They make new friends and share their toys. They have fun and are happy. They wave goodbye to their friends and the park. They march to the car and go home. They are tired but still excited. They hug Mom and Dad and say they love them. They go to bed and dream of the park. +Ben and Mia love to go to the zoo with their mom and dad. They like to see the animals and learn their names. They have a favorite animal: the parrot. The parrot is famous because it can talk. It can repeat what people say. + +One day, they go to the zoo and find the parrot in its cage. They say hello to the parrot and wait for it to talk. But the parrot is quiet. It does not repeat anything. Ben and Mia are sad. They wonder why the parrot is not talking. + +They ask their mom and dad. Their mom and dad say that the parrot is shy. It does not like to talk when there are many people around. They say that the parrot needs some time and space to feel comfortable. They say that if they are patient and gentle, the parrot might talk to them. + +Ben and Mia decide to try. They sit on a bench near the cage and watch the parrot. They talk to the parrot softly and kindly. They say things like "You are a beautiful parrot" and "We are your friends". They do not yell or make loud noises. They do not touch the cage or throw things at the parrot. + +After a while, the parrot starts to move its head and look at them. It opens its beak and makes a sound. Ben and Mia are happy. They listen carefully. The parrot says "Hello, beautiful parrot". It repeats what they said. Ben and Mia clap their hands and laugh. They say "Hello, parrot" and "We are happy to meet you". The parrot repeats them too. It says "Hello, parrot" and "We are happy to meet you". Ben and Mia and the parrot have a fun conversation. They are all happy. The parrot is not shy anymore. It is famous and friendly. +Lily was a little girl who liked to look at herself in the mirror. She thought she was very pretty and smart. She liked to wear nice dresses and ribbons in her hair. She did not like to share her toys or play with other children. She only wanted to stay in her room and admire herself in the mirror. + +One day, her mother made a delicious cake for her birthday. She invited some of Lily's friends to come and celebrate. Lily did not want to go downstairs and join the party. She wanted to stay in her room and eat the cake by herself. She took the cake from the kitchen and ran to her room. She locked the door and put the cake on her bed. She looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. She thought she was the happiest girl in the world. + +But then, something strange happened. The mirror started to change. It showed Lily a different image of herself. She saw herself as a greedy and lonely girl. She saw herself with no friends and no fun. She saw herself with a big belly and a sad face. She saw herself growing old and ugly. She was scared and confused. She did not like what she saw. She wanted to see her real self again. + +She ran to the door and tried to open it. But it was stuck. She could not get out. She cried and shouted for help. But no one heard her. Everyone was downstairs, having a good time. They did not miss her. They did not know she was in trouble. + +Lily realized she had made a big mistake. She wished she had been kind and friendly. She wished she had shared her cake and played with her friends. She wished she had not been so vain and selfish. She wished she had not stayed in her room and looked at the mirror. She learned a hard lesson. She learned that beauty is not everything. She learned that happiness comes from giving and sharing. She learned that staying alone is not good. She learned that staying in the mirror is bad. +Sam and Mia are twins. They like to play in the backyard. But sometimes they fight over toys. One day, they see a big pile of laundry on the grass. It is Mom's laundry. She is hanging it on the line to dry. + +"Look, a mountain!" Sam says. He runs to the laundry and jumps on it. He makes a big mess. + +"Hey, stop that!" Mia says. She runs after him and tries to pull him off. "You are ruining Mom's clothes!" + +"No, I'm not!" Sam says. He pushes Mia away. "It's fun!" + +They start to fight. They pull and push and shout. They are fierce. They do not see Mom coming. + +"Sam! Mia! What are you doing?" Mom says. She is angry. She sees her laundry all over the ground. Some of it is dirty and torn. + +"Sorry, Mom," Sam and Mia say. They look down. They are ashamed. + +Mom makes them pick up the laundry and help her wash it again. She tells them to be nice to each other and share their toys. She says fighting is bad. + +Sam and Mia hug and say sorry to each other. They promise to be good. They learn their lesson. +Ben likes to play the drum. He has a big drum with a white skin. He hits the drum with his sticks and makes a loud sound. He likes to make a rhythm with his drum. He taps fast and slow, loud and soft. + +One day, Ben's drum skin breaks. He hits it too hard and makes a hole. He is sad. He cannot play his drum anymore. He looks for something to replace his drum skin. He tries a paper, a cloth, a lid, but nothing works. They do not make a good sound. + +Then, he sees his mom's cake. She has baked a cake for his birthday. It has a white frosting. It looks like his drum skin. He thinks it will work. He takes the cake and puts it on his drum. He hits the cake with his sticks. It makes a squishy sound. He likes it. He makes a new rhythm with his cake drum. + +But his mom does not like it. She sees Ben playing with her cake. She is angry. She says, "Ben, what are you doing? That is not a drum. That is a cake. You have ruined it. You cannot replace your drum skin with a cake. That is silly." + +Ben is sorry. He did not mean to make his mom angry. He says, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to play the drum. I did not have a drum skin. I thought the cake would work. It looked like a drum skin. It was white." + +His mom sighs. She says, "I know, Ben. I know you love your drum. But you cannot use a cake for that. A cake is for eating, not for playing. Come on, let's clean up this mess. And then, I have a surprise for you." + +She takes Ben to the store. She buys him a new drum skin. She helps him fix his drum. She says, "There, now you can play your drum again. And you can make a rhythm with your sticks. But please, be careful. Do not hit it too hard. And do not use a cake again." + +Ben is happy. He says, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love my new drum skin. And I love you. And I love cake. But not for playing. Only for eating." + +He hugs his mom. He plays his drum. He makes a rhythm. He is careful. He does not hit it too hard. He does not use a cake. He waits for his birthday. He hopes his mom will bake him another cake. A cake with a white frosting. A cake that he can eat. And not play. +Lily loved to sing and dance. She wanted to be a musician when she grew up. She liked to listen to different kinds of music and learn new songs. + +One day, her mom took her to a park where there was a band playing. Lily was very excited. She ran to the front and watched the musicians with big eyes. They had guitars, drums, keyboards, and microphones. They played loud and fast music that made Lily want to jump and clap. + +"Mom, can I talk to them?" Lily asked. "They are so cool!" + +"Sure, honey, but be polite and wait for a break," her mom said. + +Lily waited patiently until the band finished a song. Then she walked up to the stage and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. I love your music. You are very good musicians. How do you do that?" + +The band smiled and thanked her. They were surprised and happy that a little girl liked their music. They asked her if she liked to sing and dance. Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I do. I want to be a musician too." + +"That's awesome, Lily. You are very intelligent and brave to follow your dream," one of them said. "Do you want to join us for a song?" + +Lily was thrilled. She nodded again and said, "Yes, please!" + +The band gave her a microphone and invited her to the stage. They asked her what song she wanted to sing. Lily chose her favorite song, a nursery rhyme that she knew by heart. The band played along and Lily sang with all her heart. The people in the park clapped and cheered for her. Lily felt very happy and proud. She had made new friends and had fun. She hugged the band and thanked them. They told her to keep singing and dancing and to come back anytime. + +Lily ran back to her mom and told her everything. Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm so proud of you, Lily. You are a wonderful musician. You made everyone happy with your music." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love music." +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in their house. Sometimes they play with their toys, sometimes they play with their dog, and sometimes they play on the stair. + +One day, they decide to play on the stair. They take their pillows and blankets and make a fort. They pretend they are in a castle and they are the king and the queen. They enjoy their game very much. + +But their mom is working in her room. She needs to be quiet. She does not like the noise that Tom and Lily make on the stair. She tells them to stop and play somewhere else. + +Tom and Lily are sad. They do not want to leave their fort. They do not want to make their mom angry. They think of a way to play on the stair and be quiet. + +They find some books and crayons. They sit on the stair and read and draw. They whisper to each other and giggle softly. They enjoy their new game too. + +Their mom is happy. She can work in her room and be quiet. She is proud of Tom and Lily for being good and creative. She gives them a hug and a kiss and tells them she loves them. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys in their room. One day, their mom said they had to sell some of their toys, because they had too many. She gave them a big trunk and told them to put the toys they did not want in it. + +Tom and Sam did not like this. They wanted to keep all their toys. They argued and fought over which toys to sell. Tom wanted to sell Sam's cars, and Sam wanted to sell Tom's dinosaurs. They pulled and pushed and shouted at each other. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said. "You have to share and be nice. If you can't agree, I will choose for you." + +Tom and Sam did not want their mom to choose. They decided to work together and find some toys they both did not like. They looked around their room and saw a big teddy bear. It was old and dirty and had a hole in its ear. They did not play with it anymore. + +"Let's sell the teddy bear," Tom said. + +"Good idea," Sam said. They picked up the teddy bear and put it in the trunk. They closed the lid and dragged the trunk to the front yard. They made a sign that said "Toys for sale". + +Soon, some kids came by and looked at the toys. They saw the cars and the dinosaurs and the other toys. They liked them and asked how much they were. + +"Five cents each," Tom said. + +"Too much," the kids said. They walked away. + +Tom and Sam were sad. They wanted to sell their toys and get some money. They waited and waited, but no one came back. + +Then, they saw a girl walking by. She had long hair and a pink dress. She saw the trunk and came closer. She opened the lid and saw the teddy bear. She smiled and picked it up. + +"Can I have this?" she asked. + +"Sure," Tom said. "It's only one cent." + +The girl gave Tom a penny and hugged the teddy bear. She said thank you and walked away. + +Tom and Sam were happy. They sold their first toy. They looked at the penny and smiled. + +But then, they heard a loud cry. It was their mom. She came running to the yard. She saw the girl with the teddy bear and gasped. + +"What have you done?" she yelled. "That was my teddy bear! I gave it to you when you were babies. It was very special to me. How could you sell it?" + +Tom and Sam were shocked. They did not know the teddy bear was their mom's. They felt very bad. They tried to get the teddy bear back, but the girl was gone. They had lost their mom's teddy bear forever. They were very sorry and very sad. They wished they had not sold it. They wished they had been more careful. They wished they had listened to their mom. They were very clumsy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play at the park. There is a big plastic slide at the park. Lily and Ben want to go on the slide. + +They run to the slide and take turns to climb the steps. Lily goes first. She sits on the slide and says, "Whee!" She slides down fast and laughs. Ben waits for his turn. He climbs the steps and sits on the slide. He says, "Whee!" He slides down fast and laughs too. + +They do it again and again. They have fun. But then they hear a loud noise. It is a big dog. The dog barks and runs to the slide. Lily and Ben are scared. They do not like the dog. The dog jumps on the slide and slides down. He makes the slide dirty and wet. + +Lily and Ben run away from the slide. They find their moms and dads. They tell them about the dog. Their moms and dads hug them and say, "It's okay. The dog is gone. You are safe. Do you want to play something else?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They do not want to go on the slide anymore. They want to play with the swings and the sandbox. They hold hands and walk to the other side of the park. They are still friends. They are happy. +Ben was a dog who loved to swim. He liked to splash in the water and chase the fish. One day, he saw a big lake with many ducks. He wanted to swim with them and have fun. + +He ran to the lake and jumped in. The ducks were scared and flew away. Ben felt sad. He wanted to make friends, not scare them. He looked around and saw a distant island. He thought maybe there were more ducks there. He decided to swim to the island. + +He swam and swam, but the island was very far. He got tired and cold. His paws hurt and his fur was wet. He wished he had stayed on the shore. He was afraid he would not make it to the island or back to the land. + +He saw a boat with a man and a girl. They saw him too. They waved and called him. "Poor dog, he is lost and in trouble. Let's help him," the man said. "Yes, let's. He looks so cute and brave," the girl said. They steered the boat to Ben and lifted him up. They wrapped him in a blanket and gave him some food and water. + +Ben was happy and grateful. He licked their faces and wagged his tail. He had found new friends. He learned a lesson. He should not swim too far or chase the ducks. He should be careful and respectful. He should be happy with what he had. He thanked the man and the girl and they took him back to the shore. He ran to his home and told his family about his adventure. They were glad he was safe and smart. They hugged him and played with him. Ben was a happy dog who loved to swim. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They saw a big bush with red berries on it. Sara wanted to pick some berries, but Ben was scared of the thorns. + +"Come on, Ben, the berries are yummy!" Sara said. She was enthusiastic about the berries. She reached for a branch, but it was too high. + +"Help me, Ben!" Sara said. "You can support me and I can get the berries." + +Ben shook his head. He did not want to support Sara. He thought the bush was prickly and the berries were sour. + +"No, Sara, the bush is bad. It will hurt you and the berries will make you sick. Let's go play with the ball instead." Ben said. + +Sara was angry with Ben. She wanted the berries very much. She did not want to play with the ball. She tried to climb the bush by herself, but she slipped and fell. She scraped her knee and cried. + +Ben heard Sara cry and ran to her. He felt sorry for Sara. He hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I should have supported you. Are you okay?" + +Sara sniffed and nodded. She hugged Ben back and said, "It's okay, Ben. I should have listened to you. The bush was bad. The berries were not worth it." + +Ben smiled and said, "Let's go inside and get a band-aid for your knee. Then we can have some cookies and milk. Maybe we can find some better berries another day." + +Sara smiled and said, "Okay, Ben. That sounds good. You are a good brother. I love you." + +They held hands and went inside. They were happy again. +Lila and Ben like to play with their toys on the carpet. They have cars, dolls, blocks and books. They make noises and stories with their toys. They have fun. + +But sometimes the carpet is dirty. Mom says they have to fold the carpet and put it away. She says the carpet has dust and crumbs and hair. She says they have to clean the floor. + +Lila and Ben do not like to fold the carpet. It is big and heavy. They have to lift it and bend it and roll it. They have to work hard. They get tired. + +They wish they could keep playing with their toys on the carpet. They do not like to clean the floor. They think it is boring. + +But they know Mom is right. They know the carpet is dirty. They know they have to help. They love Mom. + +So they fold the carpet and put it away. They sweep the floor and wipe the dust. They make the floor shiny and clean. + +Mom is happy. She hugs them and kisses them. She says they are good and helpful. She says they can play with their toys on the carpet again tomorrow. She says she loves them. + +Lila and Ben are happy. They hug Mom and kiss her. They say they are sorry for the mess. They say they love her too. + +They go to their room and play with their toys on the bed. They make noises and stories with their toys. They have fun. +Lila and Sam were playing in the sand. They liked to pretend they were explorers in the desert. They had a big hat, a water bottle and a map. + +"Look, Sam, the map says there is an oasis over there!" Lila said, pointing to a green spot on the paper. + +"Let's go and see!" Sam said, excited. They got up and started to walk. + +But the sun was very hot and the sand was very dry. They felt thirsty and tired. They wished they had a camel to ride. + +"Maybe we should crawl, like snakes," Lila suggested. "It might be cooler and faster." + +"OK, let's try," Sam agreed. They dropped to their knees and began to crawl on the sand. + +They crawled and crawled, but the oasis seemed very far away. They wondered if it was real or just a picture. + +"Are we there yet?" Sam asked, panting. + +"I don't know," Lila said, squinting. "I think I see something green." + +They crawled a little more, and then they saw it. It was an oasis, a small pool of water with some palm trees and grass. It looked like a paradise. + +"Wow, we made it!" Lila exclaimed, smiling. + +"Yay, we did it!" Sam cheered, clapping. + +They ran to the water and splashed their faces. They drank some water and felt refreshed. They saw some brown dates hanging from the trees and picked some to eat. They felt happy and proud. + +They decided to rest under the shade of the palms. They spread their hat on the ground and lay down. + +"This is the best adventure ever," Lila said, cuddling with Sam. + +"I agree," Sam said, closing his eyes. "You are the best explorer ever." + +They fell asleep, dreaming of more adventures. +Tim and Sam were brothers. They liked to play outside in the mud. They had a big red jacket that they shared. They took turns wearing it. + +One day, Tim wanted to wear the jacket, but Sam said no. He said it was his turn. They started to fight over the jacket. They pulled and tugged and yelled. + +"Stop it!" Mom said. "You are making a mess. Give me the jacket. I will wash it and then you can both wear it." + +Tim and Sam did not listen. They kept fighting. They did not see the big hole in the ground. They fell into the hole with the jacket. The hole was full of water. It was very cold and deep. + +"Help!" Tim and Sam cried. "We are wet and cold. We can't get out." + +Mom heard them. She ran to the hole. She was scared. She tried to reach them, but she could not. She called for help. She hoped someone would come soon. + +But no one came. Tim and Sam were stuck in the hole. They were very sad. They wished they had listened to Mom. They wished they had not fought over the jacket. They wished they had been happy. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play in the farm with their mom and dad. They see many animals, like cows, sheep, chickens and pigs. The pigs are big and pink. They make loud noises. Lila and Ben think they are funny. + +One day, Lila and Ben see a new animal in the farm. It is not big and pink. It is small and brown. It has long hair and sharp teeth. It runs very fast. It is a wild pig. The wild pig is not nice. It scares the other animals. It breaks the fence. It eats the corn. + +Lila and Ben are scared too. They run to their mom and dad. They say, "Mom, dad, there is a wild pig in the farm! It is bad! It is mean! Help!" Mom and dad hear them. They see the wild pig. They are not happy. They get a big stick. They chase the wild pig away. They fix the fence. They check the animals. + +Lila and Ben hug their mom and dad. They say, "Thank you, mom and dad. You are brave. You are good. We love you." Mom and dad hug them back. They say, "We love you too, Lila and Ben. You are smart. You are safe. You did well." They all go back to the house. They have some milk and cookies. They are happy. The wild pig is gone. The farm is peaceful. The end. +Lila and Ben were going on a trip with their mom and dad. They had to pack their bags with clothes and toys. Lila wanted to bring her doll, her book, and her crayons. Ben wanted to bring his car, his ball, and his dinosaur. + +"Can I pack this too?" Lila asked, holding a shiny star. It was her wish star. She got it from her grandma, who said it could make her wishes come true. + +"No, Lila, you can't," Ben said. "It's too big and heavy. And it's silly. Stars can't make wishes." + +"Yes, they can," Lila said. "Grandma said so. And it's not silly. It's powerful." + +They started to argue. Mom and dad heard them and came to see what was wrong. + +"Why are you fighting?" mom asked. + +"Lila wants to pack her wish star, but it's too big and heavy. And it's silly," Ben said. + +"No, it's not," Lila said. "It's powerful. And I want to bring it." + +Mom and dad looked at each other. They knew Lila loved her wish star, but they also knew it was not practical to bring it on the trip. + +"Listen, Lila," dad said. "We understand that you love your wish star, but you can't pack it. It will take up too much space and it might get lost or broken. And you don't need it to make wishes. You can make wishes in your heart, and they will be just as powerful." + +"Really?" Lila asked. + +"Really," mom said. "Your heart is the most powerful wish maker. And you know what? You can share your wishes with Ben, and he can share his wishes with you. That way, you can both be happy and kind to each other." + +Lila thought about it. She looked at her wish star, then at Ben. She smiled. + +"Okay," she said. "I will leave my wish star here, and I will make wishes in my heart. And I will share them with Ben. What do you wish, Ben?" + +Ben smiled back. + +"I wish we have a fun trip, and we see lots of animals, and we eat ice cream," he said. + +"Me too," Lila said. "And I wish we are always friends, and we don't fight." + +They hugged each other. Mom and dad smiled. + +"Good," they said. "Now, let's finish packing and go." + +They packed their bags and went on the trip. They had a lot of fun, and they saw lots of animals, and they ate ice cream. And they were always friends, and they didn't fight. And they made wishes in their hearts, and they were powerful. +Tim and Lily were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks to choose from. + +But Tim wanted to use all the red blocks for his tower. He did not want to share them with Lily. He took the red blocks from Lily's pile and put them on his tower. Lily was angry. She wanted some red blocks too. She tried to take them back from Tim's tower. + +"Stop it, Lily!" Tim shouted. "These are my red blocks! Go away!" + +"No, Tim!" Lily shouted back. "You are not nice! You have to share the blocks!" + +They shouted and pulled and pushed the blocks. They did not listen to each other. They were frustrated. + +Then, something happened. Tim's tower was too tall and wobbly. It fell down with a loud crash. The blocks flew everywhere. Some of them hit Tim and Lily. They were in shock. They felt pain and fear. They stopped shouting and started crying. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the mess and the tears. She was not happy. She hugged Tim and Lily and checked if they were hurt. She said, "What happened here? Why were you shouting and fighting? You know you have to share and be kind to each other." + +Tim and Lily felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We wanted the red blocks. We were frustrated. We did not mean to make the tower fall." + +Mom said, "It's okay to want the red blocks, but you have to ask and wait for your turn. You have many other blocks to play with. You can make beautiful things together. You are brother and sister. You have to love and help each other." + +Tim and Lily nodded. They said, "We love you, Mom. We love each other. We will share and be kind." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's good. Now, let's clean up the blocks and start again. What do you want to build?" + +Tim and Lily looked at the blocks. They said, "We want to build a rainbow." +Tom and Lily were at the park with their mom. They saw a big slide and ran to it. They wanted to ride the slide and have fun. + +But there was a woman in front of the slide. She was rude. She did not let Tom and Lily go on the slide. She said, "This is my slide. Go away. You are too small and slow." + +Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They did not like the woman. They wanted to ride the slide. They asked their mom for help. + +Their mom came to the woman and said, "Excuse me, can you please share the slide with my children? They are waiting nicely and they want to have a turn." + +The woman looked at their mom and said, "No, I can't. This is my slide. I paid for it. You and your children are not welcome here. Go find another slide." + +Their mom was shocked and mad. She said, "That is not true. This is a public park. The slide is for everyone. You are being very rude and selfish. You need to move and let others play." + +The woman did not listen. She said, "No, I won't. This is my slide. You can't make me." + +Their mom said, "Yes, I can. I will call the park ranger and he will make you. He will tell you to follow the rules and be nice. Or he will ask you to leave the park." + +The woman was scared. She did not want to talk to the park ranger. She did not want to leave the park. She said, "Fine, fine. I will share the slide. But only for a little bit. Then I will come back and ride it again." + +She moved away from the slide and let Tom and Lily go on it. Tom and Lily were happy. They thanked their mom and rode the slide. They had fun. + +The woman watched them and frowned. She was not happy. She was still rude. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the woods. They had a big axe that they used to chop wood for their fire. One day, they found a big tree that had many branches and nuts. They both wanted to chop it down and take it home. + +"I saw it first!" Tom said. "It is my tree!" + +"No, it is mine!" Sam said. "I have the axe!" + +They began to quarrel and pull the axe from each other. They did not see the big bear that was sleeping under the tree. The bear heard the noise and woke up. He was angry and hungry. He roared and showed his teeth. + +Tom and Sam were frightened. They dropped the axe and ran away. They did not want to chop the tree anymore. They wanted to go home and be safe. + +The bear sniffed the axe and the tree. He did not like them. He went back to sleep under another tree. He hoped that Tom and Sam would not come back and bother him again. +Ben and Mia were hungry. They wanted to eat steak for dinner. But Mom said no. She said steak was too big and too hard for them. She said they had to eat soup and bread. + +Ben and Mia did not like soup and bread. They liked steak. They were angry at Mom. They said they did not want soup and bread. They said they wanted steak. + +Mom was angry too. She said they had to eat what she made. She said they had to be good and say thank you. She said they had to stop being rude and noisy. + +Ben and Mia did not stop. They kept saying they wanted steak. They kept making loud noises. They kept throwing their spoons and napkins. + +Mom had enough. She said they had to go to their room. She said they had to shut their mouths. She said they had to stay there until they were sorry. + +Ben and Mia did not want to go to their room. They did not want to shut their mouths. They did not want to say sorry. They thought Mom was mean and unfair. They thought steak was yummy and soup was bitter. + +They went to their room. They slammed the door. They cried and yelled. They said they hated soup and bread. They said they loved steak. They said they wished they had steak. +Anna and Ben were at the park with their mom. They saw a vendor with a big cart of balloons. The vendor had many colors of balloons: red, blue, yellow, green, pink, and purple. Anna and Ben wanted a balloon each. + +"Mom, can we have a balloon?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, sweetie. You can choose one color each. What color do you want?" Mom said. + +"I want a pink one!" Anna said. + +"I want a blue one!" Ben said. + +Mom gave the vendor some money and the vendor gave them a pink balloon and a blue balloon. Anna and Ben were very happy. They thanked the vendor and held their balloons tightly. + +They walked around the park, looking at the flowers, the birds, the swings, and the slides. They saw other kids playing with their balloons too. Some kids let their balloons go up in the sky. Anna and Ben did not want to do that. They liked their balloons too much. + +But then, a strong wind came and blew their balloons away. Anna and Ben were very sad. They cried and ran after their balloons. But they could not catch them. The balloons flew higher and higher until they disappeared. + +"Mom, our balloons are gone!" Anna sobbed. + +"I'm sorry, honey. The wind was too strong. Maybe we can get another balloon another day." Mom said. + +She hugged Anna and Ben and tried to comfort them. But they still felt very uncomfortable. They missed their balloons a lot. They wished they could hold them again. +Lila and Ben were friends who liked to play on the farm. They liked to run, jump, and pet the animals. One day, they saw a big scale near the barn. They wanted to know how much they weighed. + +"Let's go on the scale and see," said Lila. + +"OK, but be careful. It looks old and rusty," said Ben. + +They climbed on the scale and looked at the numbers. Lila weighed 15 kilos and Ben weighed 16 kilos. + +"Wow, we are so big and strong," said Lila. + +"Maybe we are bigger than the sheep," said Ben. + +They got off the scale and ran to the field where the sheep were grazing. They saw a white sheep with a fluffy coat. They wanted to weigh it too. + +"Come here, sheep. We want to play with you," said Lila. + +She grabbed the sheep by the wool and tried to drag it to the scale. The sheep did not like that. It kicked and bleated and tried to get away. + +"Help me, Ben. This sheep is heavy and stubborn," said Lila. + +Ben ran to help Lila. He grabbed the sheep by the legs and pulled. The sheep was flexible and twisted its body. It broke free from Lila and Ben and ran away. + +But Lila and Ben did not let go. They fell off the scale and hit their heads on the ground. They started to cry and bleed. The scale was broken too. It made a loud noise and fell apart. + +The farmer heard the noise and came to see what happened. He saw Lila and Ben on the ground and the scale in pieces. He was angry and worried. + +"What have you done? You hurt yourselves and the sheep and the scale. You are naughty and foolish. Go home and don't come back," he said. + +Lila and Ben were scared and sorry. They ran home and told their parents what happened. Their parents were sad and mad. They had to take them to the doctor and pay for the scale. They said they could not play on the farm anymore. + +Lila and Ben learned a hard lesson. They should not play with things they don't understand. They should not bother the animals. They should listen to their friends. They should be careful and kind. +Tim and Mia are playing with their toys in the living room. They have cars, dolls, blocks and books. They are having fun and making noises. + +"Vroom, vroom, my car is fast!" Tim says. + +"My doll is pretty, she has a dress and a hat!" Mia says. + +They hear their mom calling them from upstairs. She says it is time for a nap. + +"Come on, kids, let's go upstairs and take a nap. You can bring one toy with you," mom says. + +Tim and Mia do not want to nap. They want to play more. They look at their toys and feel confused. Which toy should they take upstairs? + +"I want to take my car, but I also want to take my blocks. They are colorful and fun," Tim says. + +"I want to take my doll, but I also want to take my book. It has pictures and stories," Mia says. + +They do not know what to do. They look at each other and have an idea. + +"Let's swap!" Tim says. + +"OK!" Mia says. + +They swap their toys. Tim takes Mia's doll and Mia takes Tim's car. They smile and run upstairs with their toys. + +Mom sees them and feels confused. Why did they swap their toys? + +"Are you sure you want to take those toys?" mom asks. + +"Yes, mom, we are sure. We like to try new things," Tim and Mia say. + +They hug mom and go to their beds. They cuddle with their toys and fall asleep. They dream of cars and dolls and blocks and books. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the backyard. They had a big box of toys and they liked to pretend they were heroes and villains. Tom picked up a toy sword and said, "I am the king and you are the bad dragon. I will fight you with my weapon and save the princess." + +Lily did not like this game. She did not want to be a bad dragon. She wanted to be a fairy or a unicorn. She said, "No, Tom, I don't want to play this. I want to play something else. Let me have the wand and the wings." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He said, "No, Lily, you have to play this. This is my game and my weapon. You can't have the wand and the wings. They are mine." + +Lily was angry and sad. She did not like Tom's game and she did not like his weapon. She said, "Tom, you are not nice. You are not the king. You are a bully. You can't tell me what to do. You can't have all the toys. You have to share and permit me to play what I want." + +Tom was confused and hurt. He did not understand why Lily was angry and sad. He liked his game and his weapon. He thought they were fun and cool. He said, "Lily, I don't understand. Why are you mad at me? I just want to play with you. I am not a bully. I am your brother. You can play what you want, but you have to play with me too." + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They did not know what to say or do. They wanted to play and have fun, but they also wanted to be happy and fair. They did not want to fight or cry. They wanted to be friends and siblings. They put down their toys and hugged each other. They said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I'm sorry, Lily. I love you. Let's play something else. Something we both like." +Tom and Jen were friends. They liked to play in the farm. They saw a big truck. The truck had many beans. The beans were green and round. + +"Let's load the beans!" Tom said. He wanted to have fun. He climbed on the truck. He threw some beans to Jen. Jen caught them. She laughed. + +"Stop, stop!" a man shouted. He was the farmer. He was angry. He ran to the truck. He wanted to stop Tom and Jen. He saw the beans on the ground. He saw the beans in the air. + +"Get down, get down!" he yelled. He grabbed Tom. He pulled him down. He was very mad. He scolded Tom. He said Tom was bad. He said Tom wasted the beans. + +Jen was scared. She hid behind the truck. She saw Tom cry. She saw the farmer shout. She wanted to help Tom. She wanted to say sorry. She saw a big lever. The lever was red. It said "dump". She thought it would make the beans go back. She pulled the lever. + +The truck made a loud noise. The beans fell down. They fell on Jen. They covered her. They were heavy. They were hard. They hurt her. She screamed. She could not breathe. She could not move. + +Tom and the farmer heard Jen scream. They looked at the truck. They saw the beans. They saw Jen's feet. They were scared. They ran to the truck. They tried to move the beans. They tried to save Jen. But it was too late. Jen was gone. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play outside in the sun. But today, the sky is dark and grey. They hear a loud boom. It is thunder. + +"Let's go inside, Ben!" Mia says. "It will rain soon!" + +But Ben likes rain. He wants to stay outside and feel the water on his skin. He shakes his head. "No, Mia. Rain is fun. I want to play in the rain." + +Mia is scared of thunder. She runs to the door. She looks back at Ben. "Please, Ben. Come with me. Rain can hurt you. It can be fierce." + +Ben does not listen. He stays on the grass. He laughs and jumps. He opens his mouth and catches the raindrops. He thinks rain is like a shower. He likes showers. + +But then, the rain gets stronger. It falls faster and harder. It hurts Ben's eyes and ears. It makes him wet and cold. He does not laugh anymore. He cries. + +"Mia, help me!" Ben shouts. "The rain is fierce. I want to go inside!" + +Mia hears Ben. She runs to him. She hugs him. She takes his hand. She leads him to the door. She says, "It's okay, Ben. I'm here. We can go inside. We can have a warm shower. We can be dry and cozy." + +Ben nods. He is sorry. He says, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good sister. I'm sorry I did not listen to you. I don't like fierce rain. I like sun and fun." + +Mia smiles. She says, "You're welcome, Ben. You are a good brother. I'm sorry I was scared of thunder. I don't like loud noises. I like quiet and calm." + +They go inside. They have a warm shower. They put on dry clothes. They cuddle on the couch. They watch a movie. They are happy. They love each other. +Lily and Max were playing in the kitchen. They wanted to make a cake for Mommy. They found some flour, eggs, milk and sugar. They put them in a big bowl. + +"Let's mix them!" said Lily. She took a big spoon and stirred the bowl. Max helped her. They mixed and mixed until the batter was smooth and yellow. + +"Can I taste it?" asked Max. He licked the spoon. "Yummy!" + +"Wait, we need to bake it!" said Lily. She poured the batter into a cake pan. She put it in the oven. "Now we have to wait." + +They sat on the floor and waited. They were very tired from mixing. They closed their eyes and fell asleep. + +Mommy came home and smelled the cake. She saw Lily and Max sleeping on the floor. She smiled and took the cake out of the oven. It was huge and golden. She put it on a plate and covered it with a napkin. + +She woke up Lily and Max. "Look what you made!" she said. "A huge cake!" + +Lily and Max opened their eyes and saw the cake. They were very happy and proud. They hugged Mommy and said, "We made it for you!" + +Mommy hugged them back and said, "Thank you, my sweeties! You are the best!" She cut a slice of cake for each of them. They ate the cake and it was delicious. They had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on adventures. One day, Timmy's mom took him to a big museum. Timmy was so excited because he loved learning new things. + +As they walked around the museum, Timmy saw a big dinosaur skeleton. He wanted to touch it, but his mom said no. Timmy was sad, but he understood that the dinosaur was very old and fragile. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud noise. He turned around and saw a group of robbers running towards them. Timmy's mom quickly grabbed his hand and they started to run away. Timmy was scared, but he knew he had to be brave. He told his mom to speed up and they ran as fast as they could. They made it out safely and Timmy felt proud of himself for being so adventurous. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. He loved to play basketball with his friends at the park. One day, Timmy's mom suggested they go on a picnic. Timmy was excited and grabbed his basketball to bring along. + +At the park, Timmy and his friends played basketball while their moms set up the picnic. They all sat on a cheerful blanket and ate sandwiches and fruit from a big basket. Timmy loved the picnic and playing basketball with his friends. + +After they finished eating, Timmy's mom suggested they play a game of tag. Timmy and his friends ran around, laughing and having fun. Timmy was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. They saw a big tree with lots of leaves. Lily said, "Mommy, I want to dance under the tree." So, Lily danced under the tree. + +Suddenly, the wind started to blow really hard. Her mom said, "Lily, we need to go home. There's a hurricane coming." They ran home as fast as they could. + +When they got home, they smelled something smelly. Lily said, "Mommy, what's that smell?" Her mom said, "It's just your dad cooking dinner." They went to the kitchen and saw dad cooking spaghetti. Lily said, "Daddy, can we dance while we wait for dinner?" And so, they danced and waited for dinner together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to put the dishes in the dishwasher. But Lily didn't want to do it because the kitchen was so messy. + +Her mommy said, "Lily, you need to help me clean up the kitchen. It's important to keep our home tidy." + +Lily replied, "But mommy, the kitchen is so messy. Can we do it later?" + +Her mommy said, "No, we need to do it now. It's not good to leave a mess." + +Lily reluctantly put the dishes in the dishwasher, but she wasn't careful. She accidentally broke one of her mommy's favorite dishes. Her mommy was very upset and Lily felt very bad. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help clean up, even if it's messy. And it's important to be careful with things that belong to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big, scary dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with Timmy, but sometimes he would get tired and need to rest. + +One day, Timmy decided to brush Max's fur. Max didn't like to be brushed, but Timmy was very gentle. As Timmy brushed Max, Max started to feel relaxed and soon he was fast asleep. + +Timmy was happy that Max was resting, so he decided to rest too. He lay down on the grass and closed his eyes. Timmy dreamed about playing with Max and brushing his fur. When he woke up, Max was still resting peacefully beside him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends in the park. One day, she saw a group of kids playing together and having fun. She asked them what they were doing and they said they were in a club. + +Lily wanted to join the club too, but she didn't know how to. The kids told her she had to be helpful and kind to join. So, Lily started to help her mom at home and her friends at the park. She even helped a little bird that fell from a tree. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park and asked the kids if she could join their club. They were happy to let her in because she had been so helpful. Lily was so excited to be part of the club and play with her new friends. From that day on, Lily always tried to be helpful and kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the mall with her mom. They walked around and looked at all the stores. Lily saw a big red balloon and asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom said yes and Lily was very happy. + +As they were walking, Lily discovered a toy store. She ran inside and saw lots of toys. She found a red car and asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom said okay and Lily was so excited. + +After they left the toy store, Lily saw a man playing guitar. She stopped to listen and discovered that she loved music. She danced around and sang along. It was a fun day at the mall for Lily and her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she found a shiny thing on the ground. It was a unique necklace with a heart-shaped pendant. Lily was so happy to have found it! + +She showed the necklace to her friends and they all said it was very pretty. Lily felt like she had gained something special. She wore the necklace every day and it made her feel happy and unique. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her where she got the necklace. Lily told her she found it in the park. Her mom was worried that someone might have lost it and asked Lily to give it to the park ranger. Lily was sad to give it away, but she knew it was the right thing to do. She hoped that whoever lost the necklace would find it again and feel as happy as she did when she found it. +Once upon a time, there was a pink bunny. The bunny loved to hop around and play in the grass. One day, the bunny saw a butterfly and tried to catch it. The bunny hopped and hopped, but the butterfly had the power to fly away. + +The bunny felt sad that it couldn't catch the butterfly. But then, it saw a carrot and knew it had the power to eat it. The bunny hopped over to the carrot and started munching away. + +Later that day, the bunny saw a big dog. The bunny was scared, but it remembered to yield and let the dog pass by. The bunny knew that sometimes it was better to yield and be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat beef. His mommy would cook it for him every Sunday. But one Sunday, something mysterious happened. Timmy's mommy told him that she had a surprise for him. Timmy was so excited! He wondered what the surprise could be. + +After lunch, Timmy's mommy told him to go outside and play. Timmy ran outside and saw a big box. The box was mysterious. Timmy wondered what was inside. He opened the box and saw a big beef burger! Timmy was so happy. He ate the burger and it was delicious. Timmy was surprised that his mommy had hidden the burger in the box. From that day on, Timmy always looked forward to Sunday lunch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her dolls, but her room was too small for all her furniture. Her mom said they needed to store some of it in the garage. + +Lily didn't like that idea. "But I want all my furniture in my room," she said. + +"I know, sweetie," her mom replied. "But we don't have enough space. We can keep your brilliant pink chair and your favorite dollhouse in your room, but the rest needs to go in the garage." + +Lily didn't want to argue with her mom, but she didn't want to lose her furniture either. She thought for a moment and then had an idea. "Mom, can we have a garage sale and sell some of the furniture we don't need?" + +Her mom smiled. "That's a great idea, Lily! Let's do it this weekend." + +So, they had a garage sale and sold some of the furniture. Lily was happy because she got to keep her favorite pieces in her room, and her mom was happy because they made some extra money. And they both learned that sometimes, a little compromise can solve a big problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she noticed that the hedge in her garden was all broken and messy. She asked her mom, "What happened to the hedge, Mommy?" + +Her mom replied, "It got damaged in the storm last night. But don't worry, we can restore it to its original shape." + +Lily was very creative and had an idea. She said, "Mommy, let's make the hedge into a maze! We can have fun finding our way through it." + +Her mom loved the idea and they worked together to restore the hedge and turn it into a fun maze. They spent the whole day cutting and shaping the hedge. Finally, they were done and the hedge looked beautiful and creative. + +Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy. This is the best day ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her friends. One day, they decided to go on an adventure to find a stream. + +When they finally found the stream, Lily's friend Emma said, "Let's cut some flowers to bring home!" But Lily said, "No, we can't cut the flowers. They need to stay in the stream to grow big and strong." + +As they followed the stream, they saw a little frog hopping along the rocks. "Hello, Mr. Frog!" Lily said. "Do you want to come play with us?" The frog replied, "Yes, I would love to play with you!" + +So, they all played together by the stream until it was time to go home. Lily felt happy because she made a new friend and she didn't cut any flowers. +Once upon a time, there was an old, old castle. It was so ancient that it had been there for hundreds and hundreds of years. One day, a little girl came to the castle. She was feeling sad because she had lost her teddy bear. + +As she walked around, she saw a knight. He had a big smile on his face. The knight saw that the little girl was feeling sad, so he encouraged her to keep looking for her teddy bear. + +The little girl felt better when the knight encouraged her. She smiled back at him and kept looking. After a while, she found her teddy bear hiding under a bush. She was so happy that she gave the knight a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. One day, he found a weird worm in his garden. The worm was slimy and wiggly, but Timmy thought it was cool. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. + +But his mom said, "Timmy, worms are for the garden. You shouldn't bring them inside." Timmy didn't want to quit playing with the worm, but he knew his mom was right. So, he said goodbye to the worm and put it back in the garden. + +From then on, Timmy made sure to leave the worms in the garden where they belonged. He still thought they were weird, but he knew they were important for the plants to grow. And he was happy knowing he was helping the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown bear named Benny. Benny was very patient, he waited all day for his friends to come and play. One day, Benny got a letter in the mail. He was so excited that he blinked his big brown eyes. The letter said that his friends were coming to play with him! Benny was so happy that he ran around in circles. When his friends arrived, they all played together and had so much fun. They played hide and seek, tag, and even had a picnic. Benny was so happy that he blinked his eyes again and again. From that day on, Benny was the happiest bear in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her kite. Her kite was big and colorful, with a long tail that fluttered in the wind. One day, Lily went to the park to fly her kite. The wind was soft and gentle, just perfect for flying her kite high up in the sky. + +After a while, Lily got hungry and decided to eat her snack. She sat down on the grass and opened her lunch box. Inside, she found a yummy sandwich and some juicy grapes. She ate her sandwich and then ate all her grapes too. + +Feeling full and happy, Lily got up to fly her kite some more. She ran and ran, holding the kite high in the air. It was so much fun! When it was time to go home, Lily carefully packed up her kite and went home, excited to come back and play with it again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little snail named Sammy. Sammy was very slow and liked to take his time when he moved. One day, Sammy was crawling on a big leaf when he saw a zigzag line in the sky. He wondered what it could be. + +Suddenly, a beautiful butterfly appeared and landed on the leaf next to Sammy. The butterfly had lots of colors on its wings and Sammy was amazed. The butterfly told Sammy that the zigzag line was actually a plane flying in the sky. Sammy had never seen a plane before and was very curious. + +The butterfly and Sammy watched as the plane flew across the sky, leaving a zigzag trail behind it. Sammy was so happy to have seen something new and exciting. He realized that sometimes it's good to take things slow and enjoy the little things in life, like watching a plane fly by. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to pick flowers in the garden. One day, she found a beautiful daisy and decided to bring it to her grandmother. + +When she arrived at her grandmother's house, she saw that her grandmother looked sad. "What's wrong, grandma?" Lily asked. + +"I'm just feeling a little down today," her grandmother replied. + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I know! I picked this pretty flower for you. It might make you feel better." + +Her grandmother's face lit up with a smile. "That's so thoughtful of you, Lily. You always know how to settle my worries." + +From that day on, Lily made it a habit to pick flowers for her grandmother whenever she felt sad. And her grandmother always felt better with Lily's thoughtful gestures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy food, especially gold-colored candies. One day, she went to the store with her mom and saw a big bag of gold candies. She asked her mom if they could buy it and her mom said yes. + +When they got home, Lily's friends came over to play. She shared the gold candies with her friends and they all said, "These are yummy!" Lily replied, "I know, that's why we're celebrating today!" + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home from work and saw the gold candies. He said, "Wow, these are really shiny and pretty. Did you celebrate something special today?" Lily answered, "Yes, we celebrated our friendship and how yummy these candies are!" +Once upon a time, there was a family who wanted to go outside. They packed some food and went to the park for a picnic. They ate sandwiches and drank juice. But then it started to rain, and they became sad. They had to go home and couldn't finish their picnic. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play in the wide park near his house. He would chase after balls and bark at birds. + +One day, Spot saw a cat who was suffering. The cat had hurt her paw and couldn't walk. Spot felt sad for the cat and wanted to help her. He licked her paw and stayed with her until she felt better. + +After that day, the cat and Spot became lively friends. They would play together and have fun in the park. Spot was happy that he could help the cat and make a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing in the park when a storm came. The storm was very loud and scary. Timmy and his friends ran to a nearby tree to hide from the storm. + +After the storm passed, Timmy saw that the flowers in the park were thirsty. Timmy had a thoughtful idea. He took a spray bottle filled with water and sprayed the flowers to give them a drink. The flowers were happy and thanked Timmy for being so kind. + +From that day on, Timmy always brought his spray bottle to the park to help the flowers when they were thirsty. And whenever there was a storm, Timmy and his friends knew to find a safe place to hide until it passed. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very adventurous and loved to explore. One day, he saw a big billboard with a picture of a tasty ice cream. He wanted it so much that he asked his mom to buy it for him. + +His mom said no, and Timmy got very upset. He decided to call his dad and ask him to buy the ice cream instead. But when Timmy's dad arrived, he saw that Timmy had crossed the road without looking both ways. A car hit him, and he got hurt badly. + +Timmy's mom and dad rushed him to the hospital, but the doctors couldn't save him. Timmy's adventure ended badly because he didn't listen to his mom and didn't look both ways before crossing the road. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat oranges. One day, she was playing with her dolls when her phone rang. It was her best friend, Sarah. + +"Hi Lily, do you want to come over and play?" asked Sarah. + +Lily felt sad because she wanted to go, but her mom said they had to go to the store. "I can't come, I have to go to the store with my mom," said Lily. + +"That's okay, maybe we can play later," said Sarah. + +Lily felt happy again and said, "Yes, let's play later. I have a new toy I want to show you. It's an orange car!" + +Sarah laughed and said, "That sounds like fun. See you later, bye!" + +"Bye!" said Lily as she hung up the phone. She felt excited to show Sarah her new toy and eat some yummy oranges. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a bulb in the dirt. It was big and brown and looked different from the other flowers. + +Lily planted the bulb in the ground and watered it every day. She hoped that it would grow into a beautiful flower. Days went by and nothing happened. Lily started to worry that the bulb was not going to grow. + +But one morning, she woke up to find a small green stem poking out of the ground. Lily was so happy! She continued to water the plant every day and watched as it grew bigger and bigger. Finally, a beautiful flower bloomed. It was different from any other flower in the garden and Lily was proud of her hard work. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Crabby. Crabby was walking on the beach when he saw a shiny shell. He wanted to take it home, but it was too heavy for him. + +Just then, a little girl named Lily came by. "Can you help me carry this shell home?" asked Crabby. "Of course!" said Lily. She picked up the shell and put it in her bucket. + +As they walked, they saw a bird sitting on a tree. "I wish I could fly like that bird," said Crabby. "Don't worry," said Lily. "You can sit on my shoulder and pretend you're flying!" Crabby felt happy and not so helpless anymore. + +When they got to Crabby's home, Lily put the shell down on the sand. "Thank you for helping me," said Crabby. "You're welcome," said Lily. "I had fun with you today." Crabby smiled and said, "Me too." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a shiny wallet on the ground. She thought it was pretty and showed it to her mommy. + +"Look mommy, I found a pretty wallet!" said Lily. + +"That's very nice, Lily. But we need to find the owner and give it back to them," replied her mommy. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't keep the pretty wallet, but she knew it was the right thing to do. As they walked to the lost and found, they saw a man spinning around in circles. He looked very dizzy. + +"What happened to you?" asked Lily's mommy. + +"I lost my wallet! It was very expensive and had all my money in it. I can't believe I lost it," replied the man. + +Lily's mommy gave the man the pretty wallet that Lily found. The man was very happy and thanked them. But as they walked away, Lily realized that she had lost her favorite toy. + +"I lost my toy!" cried Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. But we did the right thing by giving the wallet back," said her mommy. + +Lily learned that sometimes doing the right thing can be hard, but it's always worth it in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and drink juice. One day, her mommy asked her to clean up her toys. + +Lily said, "But mommy, I'm tired. Can I sleep instead?" + +Mommy replied, "No Lily, it's not time for sleep yet. Please clean up your toys." + +Lily got serious and said, "Okay mommy, I will clean up my toys now." + +After she finished cleaning, Lily asked her mommy for some juice. Her mommy poured her a glass of juice and Lily drank it happily. + +"Thank you mommy, I love juice!" Lily said with a smile. + +Mommy smiled back and said, "You're welcome Lily. Now it's time for bed. Goodnight!" + +Lily climbed into bed and fell asleep quickly, dreaming about her toys and juice. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she found a tube in her toy box. She blew into the tube and it made a funny noise. + +Suddenly, her little brother came in and wanted to play with the tube too. But Lily didn't want to share. She whispered to herself, "This is my tube, I don't want to share." + +Her brother started to cry and Lily felt bad. She realized that sharing was important and gave her brother the tube. They played together and had fun making silly noises. From that day on, Lily learned that sharing was more important than keeping things to herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat oranges. One day, Timmy's mom told him that there was going to be a parade in town. Timmy was very excited to see the parade. + +As they walked to the parade, Timmy saw a man selling oranges. "Mom, can we buy some oranges?" Timmy asked. "Sure, we can buy some oranges to eat while we watch the parade," his mom replied. + +As they ate their oranges and watched the parade, Timmy noticed that some people were throwing their trash on the ground. "Mom, why are they throwing their trash on the ground?" Timmy asked. "That's not good. We should always throw our trash in the trash can," his mom said. + +From that day on, Timmy always made sure to throw his trash in the trash can. He learned that even though he loved to eat oranges and watch parades, it was important to take care of the environment too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her cat, Mittens. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help her clean the kitchen. Lily didn't want to, it was too difficult for her. But her mom said they would have a surprise for her if she helped. + +Lily wiped the table with a cloth and put the dishes in the sink. She was proud of herself for helping her mom. Then, she went to play with Mittens. But while she was playing, she accidentally knocked over a vase and it broke into a million pieces. + +Lily was scared to tell her mom, but she knew she had to. When her mom saw the broken vase, she was very upset. Lily felt very sad and wished she hadn't played so rough. That night, Lily went to bed feeling sad and guilty. +Once upon a time, there was a nice parrot named Polly. Polly loved to talk and sing. One day, Polly went to the park to play. Polly saw a boy and said, "Hi!" + +The boy said, "Hi, Polly! Can you sign a song for me?" + +Polly said, "Sure!" Polly signed a song and the boy clapped. Polly was so happy. + +Then, Polly saw a cat. Polly said, "Uh-oh! I don't like cats. They are not nice." + +The boy said, "That's okay, Polly. I will keep you safe." And the boy and Polly played together all day long. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One friend was named Timmy and the other was named Sally. Timmy had a colorful ball and Sally had a black doll. They loved to play together. + +One day, they started to quarrel about who should get to play with the colorful ball. Sally said, "I want to play with the ball now." But Timmy said, "No, it's my turn." + +They argued for a while, but then Sally had an idea. She said, "Let's play a game with both the ball and the doll. We can take turns playing with them." + +Timmy thought that was a great idea. They played together all day and even had a picnic with their toys. They realized that sharing was more fun than quarreling. From that day on, they always played together with their colorful ball and black doll. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on adventures and exploring new places. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and daddy. She wore her new shoes, which were shiny and pretty. + +But after a while, Lily got bored of walking. She wanted to run and play. So, she asked her mommy if she could release her from her stroller. Her mommy said yes and let her out. Lily ran and jumped and had so much fun. + +But then, she realized she lost one of her shoes! She looked and looked, but couldn't find it. Finally, her daddy found it in some tall grass. Lily was so happy to have her shoe back. She put it on and continued her adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his garden. One day, Timmy's dad asked him to help water the plants with the hose. Timmy was very excited to help. + +Timmy picked up the hose and started to water the plants. He felt like a big boy. Suddenly, the hose slipped out of his hands and water went everywhere! Timmy's dad wasn't angry, but Timmy felt sorry. + +"I'm sorry, dad," Timmy said. + +"It's okay, Timmy," his dad replied. "Let me show you how to lead the hose so it doesn't slip." + +Timmy's dad showed him how to hold the hose and lead it to the plants. Timmy was happy to learn something new and he watered all the plants without any more accidents. From that day on, Timmy was the best helper in the garden. +Once upon a time, a little mouse named Max was very hungry. He wanted to eat some cheese, but it was on a high shelf. Max tried to jump up and reach the cheese, but he couldn't. He felt frustrated. + +Then, Max saw a trap with cheese in it. He thought he could get the cheese from the trap. Max walked over to the trap and tried to get the cheese, but he got stuck in the trap. Max felt scared and sad. + +Luckily, a kind cat named Mittens saw Max in the trap. Mittens helped Max get out of the trap and gave him some cheese to eat. Max was so happy and grateful. From then on, Max and Mittens became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb trees. He would try to climb the big tree in his backyard every day. One day, Timmy climbed too high and got stuck. He felt guilty for not listening to his mom's warning about climbing too high. + +Timmy's mom heard him crying and called for help. The firefighters came and rescued Timmy from the tree. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to never climb too high again. But the bad ending came when Timmy found out that the tree he climbed was sick and had to be cut down. Timmy felt even more guilty for harming the tree. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and be careful not to harm nature. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she met a little boy named Max. + +"Hi Max!" said Lily. + +"Hi Lily!" replied Max. + +They played together for a little while, but then Max had to go home. + +"I'm sad," said Lily. "I wanted to play more." + +"Don't be sad," said Max. "Let's meet again tomorrow and play even longer. We can increase our playtime!" + +"Yay!" said Lily, happy again. "That's a great result!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved to play outside in the rain. She would put on her yellow raincoat and jump in puddles. One day, Sally found a big puddle and decided to soak her feet in it. + +After playing in the rain, Sally went inside and found her mom's stamp collection. She was very careful with the stamps and looked at each one closely. She liked the colorful stamps with pictures of animals on them. + +Later that day, Sally's mom asked her to try on a new dress. Sally put on the dress and it fit perfectly! She twirled around in it and felt very happy. Sally knew it was going to be a great day because she got to play in the rain, look at stamps, and wear a pretty dress that fit just right. +Once upon a time, a little fishy named Nemo was swimming in the big blue sea. Suddenly, he saw a big, scary shark swimming towards him! Nemo was very upset and started to swim away as fast as he could. + +But then, Nemo had an idea. He remembered that some things can rot in the ocean and create a bad smell. So, he swam towards a rotting piece of seaweed and hid behind it. The shark swam right past him, not even noticing Nemo was there! + +Nemo was so happy that he had tricked the shark and didn't get eaten. From that day on, Nemo knew that he could use his smarts to stay safe in the big blue sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to bake cookies with his mom. One day, Timmy and his mom decided to bake cookies with a funny texture. + +Timmy's mom said, "Let's add some oatmeal to the cookie dough. It will make the cookies have a funny texture." + +Timmy replied, "That sounds like a good idea! Can we also add some chocolate chips?" + +His mom said, "Of course, we can add anything we want to our cookies. Baking is all about having fun and being creative." + +After they finished baking the cookies, Timmy and his mom sat down to eat them. Timmy took a bite and said, "These cookies are funny! They have a bumpy texture from the oatmeal, but they taste delicious with the chocolate chips." + +His mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like them, Timmy. Baking with you is always so much fun." +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the big blue ocean. One day, Nemo saw a shiny glass on the ocean floor. He thought it looked pretty and wanted to show it to his fish friends. + +But Nemo was ignorant of the fact that the glass was dangerous. He didn't know that it was sharp and could hurt him. Nemo picked up the glass and showed it to his friends. They all thought it was pretty too. + +But later that day, Nemo started to feel sick. He didn't know why he felt so bad. His fish friends tried to help him, but it was too late. Nemo had cut himself on the sharp glass and he couldn't swim anymore. Nemo's fish friends were very sad and they learned to be careful of shiny things in the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, they decided to play soccer in a big stadium. Timmy was so excited because he had never been to a stadium before. + +When they got there, Timmy saw how big and grand the stadium was. But his friend Billy said, "This is just a modest stadium. I've seen bigger ones." Timmy didn't understand what "modest" meant, so he asked Billy. + +"It means it's not the biggest or fanciest stadium," Billy explained. + +Timmy nodded and then said, "I'm tired. Can we take a nap before we play soccer?" His friends agreed, and they all took a nap on the grass in the stadium. When they woke up, they played soccer and had so much fun. Timmy was happy to have seen a modest stadium and to have taken a nap before playing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to take a bath. Lily said, "I don't want to take a bath. I'm playing with my toys." + +Mom said, "But Lily, you need to take a bath to be clean. I have some soap available that will make you smell nice." + +Lily replied, "Okay, I will take a bath. Can I use my rubber duck?" + +Mom said, "Of course! Your rubber duck will fit in the tub with you." + +Lily took a bath with her rubber duck and the soap. After the bath, she felt clean and happy. She said, "Thank you, Mom. I feel good now." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her favorite doll, Molly. One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy a new toy. Lily picked out a shiny red ball and her mom bought it for her. + +Lily played with her new ball all day and forgot about Molly. She left her doll outside and went to bed. The next morning, Lily woke up and went outside to play with her toys. But when she went to pick up Molly, she saw that her eye was missing! + +Lily looked around and saw that her new ball was next to Molly. She realized that the ball had hit Molly and made her eye fall out. Lily felt spoiled for forgetting about her favorite doll and regretted not taking better care of her. From that day on, Lily promised to always take care of her toys and never forget about them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and exploring the world around her. One day, she saw a cactus in her backyard. It was prickly and green, and Lily was very curious about it. + +Her mom told her that cacti are plants that live in the desert, and they can store water inside their prickly bodies. Lily thought that was very interesting! + +Later that day, Lily promised herself that she would be successful at learning more about the cactus. She asked her mom to help her find books about cacti at the library, and they spent the afternoon reading and learning together. By the end of the day, Lily felt very proud of herself for being so curious and successful at learning something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who had a lot of toys. She loved playing with them every day, but she never put them away when she was done. Her mom would always tell her to sort them and put them in their right places, but Lily never listened. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. They had so much fun, but when it was time for her friend to leave, Lily couldn't find her favorite toy. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. Her friend helped her look, but they still couldn't find it. + +Lily felt sad and realized that her naughty habit of not sorting her toys had consequences. She promised to always put her toys away in the right place so she wouldn't lose them again. Her friend smiled and said, "That's a good idea, Lily. Friends help each other, but we also need to take care of our things." From that day on, Lily and her friend always made sure to sort their toys and keep them safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went for a walk in the park with her mommy. As they were walking, Lily saw a bird laying eggs in a nest up in a tree. + +Lily was very curious and wanted to see the eggs up close. She asked her mommy if it was safe to climb the tree. Her mommy said no, it was not safe to climb the tree. So, Lily just looked at the eggs from the ground. + +Suddenly, Lily stubbed her toe on a rock. She cried out in pain and her mommy picked her up and kissed her toe to make it feel better. Lily felt safe and happy in her mommy's arms. They continued their walk in the park, looking at all the pretty flowers and trees. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, but she was always too loud. Her mommy would say, "Lily, please be quiet." + +One day, Lily wanted to write a poem. She sat down with a pencil and paper, and started to write. She wrote about flowers, birds, and the sun. It was a beautiful poem, but it was too loud. Her mommy said, "Lily, can you please be quiet so I can hear your poem?" + +Lily tried to be quiet, but it was hard. She kept singing and dancing. Her mommy said, "Lily, if you don't quit being so loud, I won't be able to hear your poem." So Lily took a deep breath, and tried to be quiet. And when she read her poem, her mommy said it was the most beautiful thing she had ever heard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she found a square box and decided to hide inside it. + +Her friend, Timmy, came looking for her and asked, "Lily, where are you?" + +"I'm hiding in this box," she replied. + +Timmy was impressed and said, "Wow, you're so independent, Lily! You found a great hiding spot." + +Lily felt proud of herself and smiled. From that day on, she loved to find new places to hide and play games with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Benny found a carrot that was very valuable to him. He didn't want to share it with anyone else. + +Benny's friends wanted to play with him, but he resisted and kept the carrot all to himself. His friends were sad and didn't understand why Benny wouldn't share. Benny soon realized that it was more fun to play with his friends than to keep the valuable carrot all to himself. + +He decided to share the carrot with his friends and they all had a great time playing together. From that day on, Benny learned that sharing and playing with his friends was more valuable than any carrot. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a purple flower and picked it to put in a vase. She poured water in the vase to keep the flower alive. + +As Lily was playing, she saw a mosquito buzzing around her. She didn't like mosquitoes because they bite and make her itchy. So she swatted it away with her hand. + +Later that day, Lily's mom made her a purple popsicle. It was so yummy! But then Lily saw a mosquito trying to land on her popsicle. She quickly swatted it away and enjoyed her purple popsicle in peace. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her whistle, which made a loud sound when she blew on it. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They were having fun on the swings and slides, but Lily wanted to play a game with her whistle. She demanded that they all listen to her whistle and do what she said. + +Her friends didn't think it was easy to follow Lily's demands, but they still wanted to play with her. So, they tried their best to do what Lily asked. They ran around the park, blew bubbles, and even did silly dances. Lily was happy that her friends were having fun with her whistle game. + +After a while, Lily realized that it was more fun to play with her friends than to demand that they do things. So, she put her whistle away and joined in on the fun. They all laughed and played together until it was time to go home. Lily went home with a smile on her face, knowing that she had the best day ever with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little duckling named Ducky. Ducky was yellow and loved to play in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky's mommy had to leave to go find food. Ducky was sad, but he knew his mommy would come back soon. + +While Ducky was playing, he saw a big fish jump out of the water and it gave him a shock. Ducky didn't know what to do, so he quickly swam away. He felt scared, but he knew he was safe in the pond with his friends. + +Later on, Ducky's mommy came back with some yummy food for him and his siblings. Ducky was so happy to see his mommy and he ate all the food she brought. He realized that even though his mommy had to leave sometimes, she always came back to take care of him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to bring a dish from the cupboard. Lily was feeling adventurous and wanted to show her mommy that she could do it all by herself. + +She climbed up on a chair to reach the dish and accidentally knocked it over. The dish split into a million tiny pieces. Lily's mommy was very upset and scolded her. Lily felt very sad and cried. + +"I'm sorry, mommy," Lily said. + +"It's okay, but you need to be more careful," her mommy replied. + +Lily learned her lesson and never climbed on a chair again. She knew it was better to ask for help and not be too adventurous. +Once upon a time, there was a little pig. He lived in a house made of bricks. The pig liked his house, but he wanted to make it different. He went to the store to buy some paint. + +At the store, the pig met a big bad wolf. The wolf asked the pig why he wanted to make his house different. The pig said he just wanted to. The wolf said he hated the pig's house and wanted to blow it down. + +The pig was scared, but he was also very smart. He knew his brick house was strong and could not be blown down. So, he painted his house a different color and the wolf went away. The pig was happy in his new, different house. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and watch cartoons on TV. One day, Timmy's daddy asked him to help load some firewood into the fireplace. Timmy was excited to help his daddy, so he picked up the little logs and put them in the fireplace. + +As they were loading the firewood, Timmy's daddy told him a story about a little mouse who lived in a cozy fireplace. The little mouse liked to snuggle up in the warm firewood and listen to the crackling fire. Timmy thought the little mouse was very cute and wished he could see it. + +After they finished loading the firewood, Timmy's daddy lit a match and started a fire in the fireplace. Timmy was amazed as he watched the flames dance and the little mouse scurry away. From that day on, Timmy loved to help his daddy load the firewood and watch the little mouse in the cozy fireplace. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow, but her hands were always cold. One day, Lily's mom gave her a pair of soft mittens to wear outside. + +Lily put on the mittens and ran outside to play. She made a snowman and had so much fun. But then, she accidentally dropped one of her mittens in the snow. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "My mitten is lost in the snow." + +Her mom came outside to help her look for the mitten. They searched and searched, but they couldn't find it. + +"Don't worry, Lily," her mom said. "We can cover your hand with a sock until we find the mitten." + +Lily was happy again and continued to play in the snow with her hand covered by a sock. Eventually, they found the lost mitten and Lily was able to wear both of her soft mittens again. +Once upon a time, there was a big strong lion. He lived in a cage in the zoo. Every day, he would race around his cage, trying to find a way out. But the cage was too strong for him to break. + +One day, a little girl came to the zoo. She saw the lion in his cage and felt sorry for him. She asked the zookeeper if she could take the lion for a walk. The zookeeper said no, because the lion was too dangerous. + +But the little girl didn't give up. She went home and made a plan. The next day, she came back to the zoo with a big cake. She gave the cake to the zookeeper and asked if she could take the lion for a walk. The zookeeper agreed, and the little girl and the lion went for a walk together. The lion was so happy to be out of his cage, and the little girl was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the woods near his house. He liked to look for bugs and climb trees. One day, Timmy found a piece of coal on the ground. He picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him about his day. "Mommy, I found a black rock outside. I put it in my pocket," said Timmy. "Oh, that's coal," said his mom. "It's not a toy, so be careful with it." + +The next day, Timmy and his friend Billy went to play in the woods. They saw a wild animal and wanted to record it on their phone. But when they tried to get closer, the animal got scared and attacked them. Timmy got hurt and had to go to the hospital. He learned that playing with wild animals is dangerous and that coal is not a toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around in her yard. One day, she saw a big truck driving down the street. The truck was delivering lots of boxes to her neighbor's house. + +Lily's neighbor came outside and asked if she could help deliver the boxes. Lily was nervous but excited to help. She carried a big box with her neighbor's shoes inside. She carefully walked to the front door and rang the doorbell. + +But when her neighbor opened the box, she saw that her shoes were missing! Lily didn't know what to do. She felt so bad and sad. Her neighbor was upset too. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be honest and take good care of things that don't belong to you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sunshine with her friends. The sunshine was so warm and made her feel happy inside. + +One day, Lily and her friends were playing in the park when they saw a little bird with a broken wing. They felt sad for the bird and wanted to help it. They took it to the vet who said the bird needed to rest for a few days. + +Lily and her friends took care of the bird, giving it food and water every day. After a few days, the bird's wing was healed and it was able to fly again. Lily felt so happy that they were able to help the bird. She knew that helping others made her feel good inside, just like the sunshine and mild breeze on a beautiful day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his ball and kick it around. One day, while he was playing, he accidentally kicked his ball and it went flying into his mom's vase. The vase was very pretty but now it was broken into tiny pieces. + +Timmy was scared and he didn't know what to do. His mom came into the room and saw the broken vase. She was upset and asked Timmy what happened. Timmy told her that he kicked his ball and it broke the vase. His mom was sad but she hugged Timmy and said, "It's okay. Accidents happen. We can always buy a new vase." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful with things that are fragile or distant from us. But if we accidentally break something, we should always tell the truth and take responsibility for our actions. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to pack her toys and go on adventures. One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going on a trip. Lily was so excited, she packed all her favorite toys and put them in her backpack. + +As they were driving, they saw a man who looked troubled. Lily's mommy stopped the car and asked if he needed help. The man said he lost his keys and couldn't get into his car. Lily's mommy tried to help, but they couldn't find the keys. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw smoke. A big truck crashed into their car! Lily and her mommy were hurt and had to go to the hospital. Sadly, Lily's toys were lost forever. It was a very bad ending to their trip. +Once upon a time, there was a fair. It was a big party with rides and games. A little boy went to the fair with his mom and dad. They had fun on the big wheel and won a stuffed bear. + +After they played games, they walked around and saw a mushroom display. The mushrooms were big and small, and some were red and some were brown. The little boy thought they looked funny. + +When it was time to go home, the little boy was sad to leave the fair. But he was happy to have seen the mushroom display and to have won a stuffed bear. He couldn't wait to come back to the fair again next year. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard with her toys. One day, she noticed that the sky was getting dark and the wind was starting to blow. She felt scared and ran inside her house. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to help spread some jam on her toast. Lily was happy to help and spread the jam carefully. But then, she accidentally dropped the jar and it shattered into tiny pieces. Her mom got angry and told her to go to her room. + +Feeling sad and alone, Lily looked out the window and saw that the storm had passed. She went back to the backyard and saw that the wind had spread all of her toys around. But then, she noticed something shiny in the grass. It was a new jar of jam! Lily smiled and knew that everything would be okay. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little car named Zoom. Zoom loved to go fast and explore the world around him. One day, Zoom drove into a big city and saw many different people from all over the nation. They looked different and spoke different languages, but Zoom didn't mind. He was happy to see so many new things. + +But then, Zoom saw something that made him sad. He saw a little girl crying on the sidewalk. Zoom didn't know why she was sad, but he wanted to help. He drove over to her and honked his horn to get her attention. The little girl looked up and smiled when she saw Zoom. + +Zoom asked the little girl what was wrong, and she told him that she had lost her favorite toy. Zoom knew just what to do. He drove around the city, searching high and low for the toy. Finally, he found it and brought it back to the little girl. She was so happy that she hugged Zoom and thanked him. Zoom felt happy too, knowing that he had helped someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she went for a walk with her mommy and daddy. They walked through a big valley with lots of trees and flowers. Lily saw a butterfly and she tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Suddenly, they saw a man with a big bow. He was far away, in the distant. Lily asked her daddy, "What is he doing?" Her daddy said, "He's hunting for food." Then, the man saw them and waved hello. Lily waved back and said, "Hi!" The man smiled and went back to hunting. + +After their walk, they went home and had a yummy dinner. Lily told her mommy and daddy all about the man with the bow in the distant. They were happy to hear about her adventure in the valley. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily and her teddy bear went to the park to play. While they were playing, they met a patient old lady who was sitting on a bench. + +"Hello, little girl," said the old lady. "What a cute teddy bear you have!" + +"Thank you," said Lily. "Do you want to play with us?" + +"I would love to," said the old lady. "But I have to go to the doctor soon. I have a plan to get better." + +Lily didn't understand what the old lady meant, but she smiled and said goodbye. Later that day, Lily's mom told her that the old lady was sick and needed to see the doctor. Lily remembered what the old lady said about having a plan to get better. She decided to make a plan too, to always be kind to others and make them happy. And that's exactly what she did, and it made her and her teddy bear very happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to sail on his toy boat in the pool. One day, Timmy went to the beach with his family. He saw many palm trees and felt the hot sun on his face. + +Timmy decided to sail his toy boat in the ocean. He went too far and a big wave took his boat away. Timmy tried to swim after it, but he couldn't. He was very sad and his family had to go home without his toy boat. + +Timmy learned that it's important to be careful and not go too far when sailing. He also learned that the ocean can be dangerous. From that day on, Timmy never sailed his toy boat in the ocean again. +Once upon a time, there was a tall man named Jack. Jack loved to grow beans in his garden. One day, a little girl named Lily came to visit him. + +"Hi, Jack! What are you doing?" Lily asked. + +"I'm planting some beans," Jack replied. + +Lily watched as Jack carefully planted the beans in the soil. Then, she leaned in close and whispered, "I hope they grow really tall!" + +Jack smiled at Lily and said, "Me too, Lily. Me too." + +A few weeks later, Lily came back to visit Jack. When she saw the garden, she was amazed! The beans had grown so tall that they almost touched the sky! + +"Wow, Jack! Your beans are so tall!" Lily exclaimed. + +"I know, right? And it's all thanks to you, Lily. You whispered a special wish for them to grow tall," Jack said with a grin. + +From that day on, Lily visited Jack's garden every week to see how tall the beans had grown. And every time she whispered a special wish for them to grow even taller. +Once upon a time, there was a dinosaur named Dino. Dino was very big and very strong. He was also very smart. He could do many things that other dinosaurs could not do. He was gifted! + +One day, Dino wanted to do something special for his friend, a little bird named Tweet. He thought and thought about what he could do. Then, he had a plan! He would give Tweet a gift. + +Dino went to the store and looked for the perfect gift. He found a shiny red ball that he knew Tweet would love. He bought the ball and gave it to Tweet. Tweet was very happy and thanked Dino for his thoughtful gift. Dino felt proud of himself for planning such a wonderful surprise for his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wet jungle. In the jungle, there lived a hunter. The hunter liked to catch animals, but he was not very good at making friends. One day, a friendly monkey came to the hunter and said, "I want to introduce myself. My name is Max." The hunter was surprised that the monkey wanted to be friends with him. + +Max and the hunter became good friends. They would play games and have fun together. The hunter learned that it was better to have friends than to catch animals. One day, it rained very hard in the jungle. Max and the hunter got very wet. They laughed and played in the rain. The hunter was happy that he had a friend to share the wet day with. + +From that day on, the hunter stopped catching animals and became friends with all the animals in the jungle. He learned that it was important to be kind and make friends. And Max the monkey was always by his side, introducing him to new friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the forest near her house. One day, she found an ordinary log on the ground. It was brown and had some bugs crawling on it. + +Lily decided to pick up the log and carry it around with her as she explored the forest. She walked and walked until she saw a big river. She wanted to cross the river, but she didn't know how. + +Suddenly, she heard her mom calling her name. "Lily, stop!" her mom yelled. Lily turned around and saw her mom waving at her from the other side of the river. Her mom had a big smile on her face and was holding out her arms. Lily knew it was time to go home, so she put down the log and ran towards her mom. They hugged and walked back home together, talking about all the fun things they saw in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot liked to walk around the park. One day, Spot saw a cat appear from behind a tree. The cat was very stubborn and didn't want to play with Spot. Spot tried to convince the cat to play, but the cat just walked away. Spot felt sad, but then he saw his friend, a big friendly dog, appear on the other side of the park. Spot ran over to his friend and they went for a walk together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play in the snow. She saw some ice on the ground and thought it looked very pretty. + +Suddenly, her friend Tommy came over and asked, "What are you looking at, Lily?" + +"I'm looking at the ice. It's so shiny and cold," Lily replied. + +Tommy was curious and wanted to touch the ice too. He asked, "Can I touch it?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Sure, but be careful. It's slippery." + +Tommy touched the ice and said, "Wow, it's really cold!" + +Lily and Tommy played with the ice for a while longer before going back inside. They both thought it was a fun day playing in the snow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy. They walked down the aisle and saw a big package of sausages. "Mommy, what is that?" asked Lily. "It's sausage, Lily. It's something we can cook for dinner," replied her mommy. + +Lily wrinkled her nose and said, "Ew, it's smelly!" Her mommy laughed and said, "Yes, it can be a little smelly, but it tastes really good." They bought the sausage and went home. + +When they got home, Lily helped her mommy sort the groceries. She picked up the sausage and said, "I'll put this here, mommy." Her mommy smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're such a big helper." + +That night, they cooked the sausage for dinner and Lily tried it. She loved it! She said, "Mommy, the sausage is yummy!" Her mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. Maybe we can have it again sometime." And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pastries, especially the ones with sprinkles on top. One day, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to help make some pastries. Lily was excited and said yes! + +Lily's mom gave her a big bowl and some flour, sugar, and eggs. Lily mixed everything together very hard. She had to perform a lot of work to make sure the mixture was just right. Then, they put the pastry dough in the oven to bake. + +When the pastries were done, they looked so delicious! Lily's mom let her put the sprinkles on top. Lily was so proud of the pastries she helped make. She couldn't wait to perform her new baking skills again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play with her. They played with dolls and cars, but then Timmy wanted to play with Lily's favorite toy, a teddy bear. + +Lily didn't want to share her teddy bear because she was jealous that Timmy might like it more than her. Timmy asked Lily if he could play with the teddy bear, but Lily said no. Timmy asked again, but Lily repeated her answer. + +Timmy felt sad because he really wanted to play with the teddy bear. Lily realized that she wasn't being a good friend and decided to share her teddy bear with Timmy. They both played with the teddy bear and had a lot of fun together. + +After they finished playing, Timmy thanked Lily for sharing her favorite toy with him. Lily felt happy that she made Timmy happy and they both became good friends. They talked about how they both loved their nation and how they wanted to make it a better place. They promised to always be kind and share with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends, but she always wore a cap to protect her head from the sun. One day, Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "Your cap is old and dirty. You need a new one." + +Lily felt sad because she loved her old cap. But Timmy said, "Don't worry, we can make it better. Let's wash it and put some stickers on it." Lily felt happy because she liked stickers. + +They washed the cap and put stickers on it. Lily's cap looked new and improved. She felt proud to wear it. + +Later that day, Lily and Timmy were playing when they heard a loud noise. Lily felt scared, but Timmy said, "Don't worry, let's be calm and hide behind the tree." They hid behind the tree until the noise stopped. + +Lily felt happy that Timmy knew how to be calm and keep her safe. She hugged him and said, "Thank you for helping me improve my cap and for keeping me calm." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a big box in her backyard. She wanted to know what was inside, so she ran over to it and tried to open it. But it was too heavy for her to lift. + +Lily sat down and looked at the box. She saw a shadow moving inside. It was very interesting to her. She wondered what could be making that shadow. She tried to open the box again, but it was still too heavy. + +Just then, Lily's mom came outside and saw her struggling with the box. She helped her open it and inside was a big, fluffy puppy. Lily was so happy and excited to play with her new friend. They spent the rest of the day running and playing together in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bunny named Bongo. Bongo loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Bongo and his friends were playing a game of tag. Bongo was running so fast that he accidentally knocked over a vase and left a big mark on the floor. + +Bongo knew he had made a mistake and felt very bad. He tried to clean up the mark, but it wouldn't go away. Bongo's mom was very upset when she saw the mark and told Bongo he couldn't play with his friends anymore. + +Bongo felt sad and alone. He wanted to make things right, so he decided to leave his home and go on an adventure to find a way to fix the mark. But as Bongo was hopping along, he got lost and couldn't find his way back home. He was all alone and scared. In the end, Bongo never found his way back home and was never able to fix the mark he had made. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He had a loud roar that scared all the other animals. One day, the lion saw a shiny laser pointer. He chased the little red dot all around the jungle. The lion was having so much fun! Suddenly, he got stuck in a wide mud puddle. The other animals heard his roar and came to help him out. They worked together and got the lion free. From that day on, the lion learned to be careful when playing with lasers and to watch where he stepped in the wide jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play all day, but his mommy and daddy had to work. One day, Timmy asked his mommy, "Where do you work?" + +"I work upstairs in a big building," his mommy replied. + +"Is it dangerous?" Timmy asked. + +"No, it's not dangerous," his mommy said. "But I have to be careful because there are some big machines that I use." + +Timmy thought about this for a minute. "I want to work upstairs too!" he exclaimed. + +His mommy smiled. "When you grow up, you can work upstairs too. But for now, let's go play outside!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a crib where he slept every night. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room. Timmy didn't want to clean his room because it was messy and unorganized. + +Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, imagine how nice it would be to have a clean room. You can find all your toys easily and play with them." + +Timmy thought about it and decided to clean his room. He picked up all his toys and put them in their proper places. His mom was so proud of him and said, "Timmy, your room looks great! You did an amazing job organizing your toys." + +Timmy was happy that his room was clean and organized. He climbed into his crib and fell asleep, dreaming of playing with his toys in his neat and tidy room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she found a pretty string on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Ben. + +"Look, Ben! I found a string!" said Lily. + +Ben touched the string and said, "Wow, that's a nice string. What are you going to do with it?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I'm going to make a bracelet with it." + +Ben smiled and said, "You're so smart, Lily. You can make anything with that string." + +Lily felt happy and proud of herself. She learned that with a little creativity and imagination, she could make something beautiful out of something simple. The moral of the story is that anyone can be smart and creative if they try. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play outside all day long. He would run, jump and climb trees until he was very tired. But when it was time to go to bed, Teddy didn't want to sleep in his dirty bed. He wanted to play more and didn't want to stop. + +One day, Teddy's mother explained to him that it's important to relax and rest after a long day of playing. She said that a clean bed is much more comfortable and relaxing than a dirty one. Teddy understood what his mother said and decided to clean his bed before going to sleep. + +From that day on, Teddy would always clean his bed before going to sleep. He realized that he slept much better in a clean bed and felt more refreshed in the morning. Teddy learned that it's important to take care of your things and to relax after a long day of playing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily was feeling lonely and wanted to find something to do. She went to the window and looked outside. + +As she was looking out the window, she discovered a little bird sitting on a branch. The bird was chirping and singing a beautiful song. Lily was so happy to have discovered the bird. She opened the window and said hello to the bird. + +The bird flew away, but Lily was still happy. She had discovered something new and exciting. From that day on, she would always look out the window to see if she could discover something else. And sometimes, she did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and wear different costumes. One day, Lily's mommy bought her a beautiful white dress to wear for her birthday party. Lily was so happy and excited! + +At the party, Lily saw her friend Emily wearing a princess costume. Lily wanted to wear a princess costume too, but she didn't have one. Emily told Lily that she could learn how to make a princess costume at home with some paper and markers. + +Lily was amazed! She learned how to make a princess costume and wore it to her next playdate with Emily. Emily loved Lily's costume and they had so much fun playing together. Lily was proud that she learned how to make her own costume and felt like a real princess. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the library with her mom. Lily saw a big book with lots of pictures. She asked her mom, "What's that?" Her mom said, "That's a novel. It's like a long story." Lily said, "I want to read it!" + +As they walked home, Lily's mom said, "Are you excited to read your new book?" Lily said, "Yes, but I worry I won't understand it." Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can read it together and I'll help you." + +When they got home, Lily's mom made some delicious cookies. Lily said, "These cookies are so yummy! Can we eat them while we read?" Her mom said, "Of course!" They snuggled up on the couch and read the novel together while enjoying the delicious cookies. Lily was so happy she could share this special moment with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she found a little bean on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. "Mommy, can we plant this bean and watch it become a big plant?" she asked. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can plant it and watch it grow big and strong." They planted the bean in the ground and watered it every day. Soon, the bean became a big plant with lots of green leaves and pretty flowers. + +Lily was so happy that the bean became a big plant. She said, "Mommy, now we can play hide and seek behind the big plant. We will be safe from the sun and rain." Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we will be safe behind the big plant." And they played hide and seek behind the big, safe plant all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a big factory. It made toys for children to play with. The workers in the factory were happy and comfortable. They liked making toys that made kids smile. + +One day, a bad person came to the factory. He wanted to steal all the toys. He locked the workers in a room so they couldn't stop him. The workers were scared and tried to get out but the door was locked tight. + +The bad person took all the toys and left. The workers were sad because they couldn't make any more toys. The factory had to close down and the workers lost their jobs. It was a bad ending for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful swan. She was very graceful and could swim very fast. One day, the swan heard some noise in the forest. She thought it was a threat, so she flew away to find a safe place. + +Later that day, the swan saw some children playing by the lake. They were having a party to celebrate their friend's birthday. The swan felt happy and decided to join the celebration. She danced and sang with the children, and they all had a lot of fun. + +From that day on, the swan visited the children often and they all became friends. They would celebrate every time the swan came to visit, and they would always make sure to keep her safe from any threats. The swan was very happy to have such good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a key to her toy chest, but she couldn't find it. She looked under her bed and in her toy box, but the key was nowhere to be found. She felt frustrated and sad. + +One day, Lily went outside to play. She saw a big puddle and decided to jump in it. But when she jumped, she slipped and fell. She felt very cold and her clothes were wet. Suddenly, she couldn't move her arms or legs. She was frozen! + +Lily started to cry because she didn't know what to do. But then she remembered something her mommy had told her. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. When she opened her eyes again, she felt warm and could move again. She was so happy! And when she went back inside, she found her key under her pillow. She was overjoyed! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. One day, she went to school and forgot to wear her pants. When she realized, she felt very embarrassed. + +Her friend, Timmy, noticed that something was wrong and asked her what happened. Lily told him that she forgot to wear her pants and now she felt embarrassed. + +Timmy said, "Don't worry, Lily. We all make mistakes. Let's go to the nurse's office and ask for a spare pair of pants." + +Lily was very grateful to Timmy for helping her. She learned that it's okay to make mistakes and that it's important to have friends who can help you when you feel embarrassed. From that day on, Lily always checked that she had her pants on before leaving the house, so she wouldn't feel embarrassed again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. They were very wealthy and had lots of toys to play with. + +One day, Lily's favorite toy, a teddy bear, got stuck up high on a shelf. She couldn't reach it no matter how hard she tried. Her mommy and daddy were at work, so she had to figure out what to do on her own. + +Lily remembered her toy fire truck had a ladder that could scale up high places. She quickly got it and used the ladder to rescue her teddy bear from the shelf. She was so happy to have her teddy bear back, and she knew she could always count on her toy fire truck to help her in times of need. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat named Tom. Tom had a big paw that he used to catch mice. One day, Tom went for a walk in the forest. He saw a little mouse and tried to catch it with his big paw, but the mouse was too fast and got away. + +Tom was sad because he was hungry and wanted to eat. He thought to himself, "I need to increase my paw so I can catch more mice." + +The next day, Tom went to see a wise old owl. The owl told Tom that if he practiced catching mice every day, his paw would become stronger and bigger. Tom listened to the owl's advice and practiced every day. + +Soon, Tom's paw did become bigger and stronger, and he was able to catch more mice than ever before. Tom was happy because he wasn't hungry anymore, and he knew that he had become a better hunter thanks to his hard work. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her grandma. They would mix the dough, roll it out, and cut it into fun shapes. Lily loved to help her grandma use her big muscles to stir the dough. + +One day, Lily saw a bald man walking down the street. She asked her grandma why he didn't have any hair. Her grandma explained that some people lose their hair as they get older, but it doesn't change who they are inside. + +Lily thought about this and realized that it's not what's on the outside that matters, but what's on the inside. She baked some cookies and brought them to the bald man as a gift. He was so happy and thanked her for her kindness. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to be kind to everyone, no matter what they look like. And she continued to bake delicious cookies with her grandma, using her big muscles to stir the dough. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor in the navy. He had to work on a big ship that sailed on the sea. One day, while the sailor was working, a big storm came. The waves were high and the sky was gloomy. The sailor was scared but he had to keep working to make sure the ship was safe. + +The storm got worse and the sailor's ship started to shake. The sailor tried to hold on but he fell down and hurt his leg. He couldn't work anymore and the ship was in danger. Luckily, another sailor saw what happened and came to help. Together, they were able to fix the ship and keep it from sinking. + +After the storm passed, the sailor was grateful to the other sailor who helped him. He realized that even in the navy, it's important to work together and help each other. From that day on, the sailor made a promise to always be there for his fellow sailors, no matter what. +One day, a boy named Tim found a passport on the floor. He looked around, but he did not see anyone. Tim felt happy because he thought it was a gift. He put the passport in his bag and went home. + +At home, Tim's mom saw the passport and asked, "Where did you find this?" Tim felt ashamed because he knew it was wrong to take things. He told his mom the truth. She said, "We need to find the owner and give it back. It is not nice to keep things that are not yours." + +They went back to the place where Tim found the passport. They saw a man looking very sad. Tim's mom asked the man if he lost something. The man said, "Yes, I lost my passport." Tim took the passport from his bag and wiped it clean. He gave it to the man. The man was very happy and thanked Tim and his mom. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to be honest and return things that do not belong to us. +Once upon a time, there was a long snake named Sammy. He lived in a big tube in the woods. Sammy loved to play with his friends, the birds and the bugs. + +One sunny day, Sammy met a new friend. It was a little mouse named Molly. Molly asked Sammy, "What game do you recommend we play?" Sammy thought for a moment and said, "Let's play hide and seek!" + +Sammy and Molly played hide and seek all day long. They hid in the tube, behind the trees, and under the leaves. They had so much fun together. The sun started to go down, and it was time to go home. Sammy and Molly said goodbye and went back to their homes. + +The next day, Sammy and Molly met again and played more fun games. They were very happy to have each other as friends. And they always remembered the long tube where they first met and the fun game Sammy recommended. +Once upon a time, in a tidy little house, there lived a girl named Mia. Mia liked to sleep a lot. She had a row of stuffed animals that she would hug when she went to bed. + +One night, as Mia was getting ready for bed, her stuffed bear named Teddy spoke to her. "Mia, can I sleep with you tonight?" he asked. Mia was surprised but happy that Teddy could talk. She smiled and said, "Yes, Teddy! You can sleep with me tonight." + +Mia and Teddy snuggled together in bed, with the row of other stuffed animals watching over them. The room was warm and cozy. Soon, Mia and Teddy fell asleep, dreaming of fun adventures they could have together. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a big house with many stairs. One day, his mom told him to do something very important. She asked him to finish picking up his toys and put them away. + +Tim started to pick up his toys, but then he saw a toy car near the stairs. He played with the car for a little bit, but then he remembered the important job he had to finish. He picked up the car and put it away with the rest of his toys. + +After Tim finished his important job, his mom was so happy. She gave him a big hug and a yummy treat. Tim felt proud that he could help his mom and finish his job. And from that day on, Tim always remembered to finish his important jobs and keep the stairs clean. +Once upon a time, there was a large park with a track. Many kids came to play there every day. They loved to run on the track, ride bikes, and play with their friends. + +One day, a little boy named Tim came to the park. He saw other kids playing on the track and wanted to join them. But Tim was shy and scared to ask if he could play too. He stood near the track, watching the other kids have fun. + +A kind girl named Sue saw Tim and asked him to play with them. Tim was happy and joined the kids on the track. They all ran and played together, having a great time. Tim learned that when you are kind and include others, everyone can have fun. And that was the day Tim made many new friends at the large park with the track. +One day, a little girl named Mia went for a walk with her adorable dog, Max. They walked to the park to play. Mia liked to walk with Max because he was her best friend. They walked to the park every day. + +At the park, Mia saw a toy motor. She picked it up and showed it to Max. Max wagged his tail and barked. The motor was small and made a funny noise when it moved. Mia and Max played with the motor in the park. + +After playing with the motor, Mia and Max walked back home. They were happy and tired from their fun day at the park. Mia's mom saw them and smiled. She knew Mia and Max had a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a light blue car. It liked to go fast and play with its friends. One day, the car saw a big refrigerator on the road. The refrigerator was very big and cold. + +The car wanted to help move the refrigerator. It tried to push the refrigerator, but it was too heavy. The car had an idea. It decided to reverse and pull the refrigerator instead. + +The light blue car reversed and pulled the refrigerator slowly. It was hard, but the car did not give up. Soon, the refrigerator was moved to a new home. The car was very happy and proud. It went back to play with its friends, and they all had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a silly cat named Tom. Tom liked to play with his friend, a little mouse named Jerry. One day, Tom had a big idea. He wanted to make his friend Jerry do something for him. + +Tom went to Jerry and said, "Give me money!" Jerry was scared and did not know what to do. He thought, "Why does Tom want money from me?" Jerry decided to give Tom some money to make him happy. + +But Tom was not happy. He wanted more and more money. Jerry was sad and did not want to be friends with Tom anymore. In the end, Tom was all alone and did not have any friends. He learned that demanding things from friends was not a good thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy little hotel. The hotel was in a big forest. Many animals lived in the forest. One day, a small, tired mouse came to the hotel. The mouse wanted a place to sleep. + +The hotel owner was a kind bear. The bear saw the mouse and said, "Welcome to my hotel! You can sleep here." The mouse was very happy. But the bear told the mouse, "You must be careful. There is a big, loud party tonight." + +The mouse went to sleep in the hotel. The night came, and the party started. The music was very loud. The mouse woke up and felt scared. But then, the mouse remembered what the bear said. + +The mouse knew the party was not scary. The mouse went to the party and made new friends. The mouse and the friends danced all night. In the morning, the mouse went back to sleep. The sleepy hotel was quiet again. +One day, a boy named Tim went to visit his friend, the horse. The horse lived on a big farm. Tim liked the horse very much. They played and had fun together. The horse was very comfortable to sit on. + +One day, the horse got sick. Tim did not know what to do. He wanted to help the horse feel better. Tim thought that giving the horse a lot of food would make him feel better. So, he gave the horse a lot of food to eat. + +But the horse ate too much food. The horse got very sick and could not play with Tim anymore. Tim was very sad. The moral of the story is that we should be careful when trying to help our friends. Sometimes, too much of a good thing can be bad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue wanted to help her mom. Her mom asked her to tie her shoe. Sue tried and tried, but she couldn't do it. Her mom said, "It's okay, we can try again later." + +One day, Sue and her mom went to the market. They saw lots of fruits, like apples and bananas. They also saw a man selling spicy food. Sue's mom said, "Let's try some spicy food!" Sue said, "Yes, please!" + +Sue and her mom ate the spicy food. It was so hot! They both laughed and drank some water. Sue felt happy that she could try new things with her mom. She knew that one day, she would be able to tie her shoe, too. +Once upon a time, there was a big party. All the people in the town came. They all wanted to have fun and eat good food. At the party, there was a man named Tom. Tom's job was to serve food to everyone. He was very good at his job. + +One day, Tom found a package at his door. He did not know who put it there. He opened the package and saw a toy inside. The toy looked like a dead bug. Tom thought it was funny. He took the toy to the party to show his friends. + +At the party, Tom showed the toy to his friends. They all laughed at the dead bug toy. They thought it was very funny too. Tom put the toy on a plate and served it with the food. Everyone at the party laughed and had a great time. The party was the best one they ever had. +One day, a healthy cat named Fluffy went out to play. Fluffy liked to jump and run. While playing, Fluffy saw a ball. Fluffy picked up the ball and dropped it. The ball bounced up and down. + +Fluffy met a dog named Spot. Spot said, "Hi Fluffy! Do you want to play with me?" Fluffy said, "Yes, let's play with the ball!" They took turns dropping the ball and chasing it. + +After playing, Fluffy and Spot were tired. They lay down under a big tree. Fluffy gave Spot a nice massage. They both felt good and happy. Fluffy and Spot became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He lived in a small house with his family. They had a lot of furniture, like chairs and tables. Tim liked to play near the furniture. + +One day, it was very hot outside. Tim decided to play inside the house. He saw a little bug on the table. The bug would blink its tiny eyes. Tim thought it was funny and blinked his eyes too. + +Tim and the bug played together all day. They blinked their eyes and danced around the furniture. When the sun went down and it wasn't hot anymore, the bug went back outside. Tim was happy he had a new friend to play with on hot days. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot loved to find bones. One day, he found a very big bone in the park. He was so happy! But Spot saw a little bird who looked helpless. The bird could not fly. + +Spot asked the bird, "Why are you sad?" The bird said, "I want to write a letter to my friend, but I cannot hold the pen." Spot wanted to help the bird. He had an idea! He put the pen on the big bone and gave it to the bird. + +The bird was so happy! It could now hold the bone and write the letter. The bird thanked Spot for being so kind. They became good friends and played together in the park every day. Spot and the bird were very happy. +Once upon a time, in a big green garden, there lived a silly cricket named Bob. Bob loved to jump and play all day with his friends. They played fun games like hide and seek, and tag. + +One sunny day, Bob and his friends found a big red truck. They decided to play a new game. They would load the truck with leaves and then take turns riding in the back. Bob was very excited to try this new game. + +Bob said, "I will go first!" He jumped into the back of the truck and his friends loaded it with leaves. Then, they pushed the truck and Bob laughed as he rode on the leaves. When the truck stopped, Bob jumped out and said, "That was so much fun! Let's do it again!" + +So, Bob and his friends took turns riding in the big red truck. They played their new game all day long, laughing and having fun. They knew they would always remember this silly day with the big red truck and the loads of leaves. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very excited because today was his birthday. He was going to have a big party with all his friends. But Tim started to worry because he didn't like broccoli, and he knew his mom was going to make him eat it at the party. + +At the party, all of Tim's friends were having fun. They played games and ate cake. Then, it was time for dinner. Tim's mom put a big plate of broccoli in front of him. Tim didn't want to eat it, but his mom said, "Try it, you might like it." + +Tim took a small bite of the broccoli, and to his surprise, it tasted good! He ate all of it and even asked for more. All his friends saw him eat the broccoli and they tried it too. They all liked it! + +The moral of the story is: don't be afraid to try new things, because you might find something you like. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to open things. One day, Tim found a box in his room. He was very excited to open it and see the surprise inside. + +Tim opened the box and found a red pepper. He thought it was a toy and played with it. Then, he took a bite of the pepper. It was very spicy! Tim's mouth felt hot and he started to cry. + +His mom heard him cry and came to help. She gave Tim a glass of milk to make the spicy go away. But the milk spilled all over the floor! Tim's mom was sad and Tim was still crying. The surprise was not fun and everyone felt bad. +One day, a big red truck was driving down the road. The truck seemed very happy. It liked to help people by carrying things for them. The truck was loyal to its driver, named Tom. Tom and the truck were best friends. + +Tom said, "Truck, let's go to the park today!" The truck was excited and drove to the park. At the park, they saw a little boy with a broken toy. The boy was sad. + +The truck wanted to help the boy. Tom said, "Truck, let's take the boy and his toy to the fixer man!" The truck agreed and the boy got in. They went to the fixer man, and he fixed the toy. The boy was happy, and the truck seemed even happier. Tom and the truck loved helping others. +Once upon a time, there was a big whale. The whale lived in the deep blue sea. One day, the whale felt very sad because his tummy was empty. He wanted to find food to eat, but he did not know where to look. + +The whale met a little fish who wanted to help him. The little fish said, "I know where to find food. Follow me!" The little fish swam fast, and the whale followed him. They swam together, and the whale felt happy. + +Finally, they found a place with lots of food. But there was a big net that could prevent the whale from eating. The little fish had an idea. He swam through the net and pushed the food out for the whale. The whale ate the food and his tummy was not empty anymore. The whale and the little fish became best friends, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a small, scared cat. The cat had soft fur and big eyes. He was lost and didn't know how to go home. + +One day, the scared cat met a kind dog. The dog said, "Why are you sad?" The cat said, "I am lost. I want to go home, but I don't know how." The kind dog said, "I will help you. Let's find your home together." + +The cat and the dog walked in the forest. They looked for the cat's home. After a long time, they saw a small house. The cat was happy and said, "That's my home! Thank you for helping me!" The scared cat was not scared anymore. The cat and the dog became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a bright candle. The candle was very happy to be bright. It lived in a small house with a nice family. + +One day, a strong wind came. The wind wanted to blow out the candle. The candle was scared. It did not want to be dark. The family did not want the candle to be dark too. The wind was very mean to the candle. + +The family had an idea. They put a glass around the candle. Now, the wind could not blow out the candle. The candle was safe and bright again. The family was happy. + +The wind saw that it could not win. It went away. The candle learned that it is good to be bright and strong. The family learned that they can help each other when they work together. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a smelly fish. The fish was sad because it had a hook in its mouth. It wanted to feel better and not be smelly anymore. + +One day, a kind bird saw the fish. The bird wanted to help the fish. The bird took the hook out of the fish's mouth. The fish felt better and started to heal. + +The fish was very happy. It thanked the kind bird. The bird and the fish became best friends. They played together every day. And the fish was not smelly anymore. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent oyster named Oscar. Oscar lived in the big blue sea. He was very good at change. He could change the color of his shell to match the rocks and sand. This made it hard for big fish to find him. + +One day, Oscar saw a big fish coming his way. He knew he had to change his color fast. So, Oscar changed his color to match the rocks. The big fish swam right by him, not seeing Oscar at all. Oscar was very happy that he was safe. + +Later, Oscar saw the big fish again. This time, the big fish was stuck in a net. Oscar knew he had to help. He changed his color to match the net and swam over to the big fish. With his strong shell, Oscar helped break the net and set the big fish free. The big fish thanked Oscar and they became good friends. From that day on, Oscar and the big fish swam together, and Oscar's intelligent change kept them both safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a silly cat. The cat lived in a big castle. The cat liked to play and have fun all day. + +One day, the cat wanted to bathe. It went to the big tub in the castle. The cat filled the tub with water and jumped in. It splashed and played in the water. + +But the cat was too silly. It played too much and made a big mess. The castle filled with water. The cat was sad. The castle was ruined. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Bob. Bob loved to play at the park. One sunny day, he went to the park with his friend, a cat named Sam. + +While they were playing in the park, they saw a big ball. Bob and Sam were scared of the big ball. They did not know where it came from. They hid behind a tree and watched the big ball. + +Then, a little girl came to the park. She saw the big ball and was happy. She picked up the ball and lay it on the grass. Bob and Sam were not scared anymore. They played with the little girl and the big ball all day long. They had lots of fun at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and listen to the birds in the park. One day, Spot found a big, red ball to play with. He was very happy. + +While playing with the ball, Spot felt an itch on his back. He tried to scratch it, but he couldn't reach. He asked his friend, a little cat named Whiskers, to help him. Whiskers used her paw to scratch Spot's itch. Spot was very thankful. + +After playing, Spot and Whiskers were hungry. They found some tasty treats under a tree. They shared the treats and enjoyed them very much. They listened to the birds again and played until the sun went down. Spot and Whiskers were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily loved to ride her bike. She would pedal fast and go deep into the park. One day, she saw a big tree with a sign that said, "Celebrate!" + +Lily saw a squirrel near the tree. She asked, "Mr. Squirrel, what are we celebrating?" The squirrel said, "We are celebrating the birthday of the oldest tree in the park!" + +Lily got excited and said, "Let's have a party!" She pedaled home to get her friends. They all came back to the park and sang, "Happy Birthday, Old Tree!" They had a fun day celebrating together. +Once upon a time, there was a cat. The cat lived in a small house. The cat liked to play and jump. + +One day, the cat found a tasty treat. The treat was on a high shelf. The cat tried to jump and get the treat. The cat jumped and jumped, but could not reach it. + +The cat's friend, a bird, saw the cat. The bird wanted to help. The bird flew up and got the treat. The bird gave the treat to the cat. The cat was happy. The cat and the bird ate the treat together. They were happy to complete their fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a big airport. Many people went there to fly in the sky. One day, a little boy named Tim went to the airport with his mom and dad. They wanted to go on a trip to a faraway place. Tim was very excited to see the big planes. + +At the airport, Tim saw a cheap toy shop. He asked his mom if he could get a toy. His mom said yes, and Tim picked a small, red plane. He was very happy with his new toy. He wanted to touch everything in the shop, but his mom said it was time to go. + +Tim and his family got on the big plane. Tim sat by the window and played with his red plane. He looked out the window and saw the ground get smaller as they went up in the sky. When they landed, Tim was excited to touch the ground in the new place. He knew that the airport was where all the fun began. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia was proud of her big, red ball. She liked to play with it every day. One day, she saw a new kid named Sam. Sam looked sad because he had no friends. + +Mia thought about how she could help Sam. She wanted to make Sam feel welcome. So, Mia took her big, red ball and went to Sam. She asked, "Do you want to play with me?" Sam's face lit up with a big smile. + +Mia and Sam played with the big, red ball all day. They had so much fun! Mia was happy that Sam felt welcome. Now, they both understand what it means to be a good friend. And they were friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a big structure. It was a tall tower. A stubborn old bird lived in the tower. The bird did not like to share its home with anyone. + +One day, a little mouse came to the tower. The mouse wanted to live in the structure too. The stubborn bird did not like that. The bird said, "Go away, this is my home!" But the mouse did not want to go. + +The mouse was sad, but it did not leave. The bird got very mad. The bird tried to strike the mouse, but the mouse was too fast. The bird tried again and again, but it could not catch the mouse. + +The bird got more and more mad. It tried to strike the mouse one more time. But this time, the bird hit the tower very hard. The tower began to shake. The tower fell down. + +The bird and the mouse lost their home. The stubborn bird was sad. It should have shared its home with the little mouse. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. Tim saw a fine flag waving in the wind. He stopped to admire it. The flag had red, blue, and white colors. Tim asked his mom, "What is that?" + +His mom said, "That is our country's flag. It shows that we are all together and we should be kind to each other." + +In the park, Tim saw another boy named Sam. Sam was playing alone. Tim remembered the flag and the words of his mom. He went to Sam and said, "Hi, do you want to play with me?" + +Sam smiled and said, "Yes, thank you!" They played together all day, and they became good friends. Tim learned that being kind and making friends is important, just like the flag that brings people together. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park to enjoy the sun. He played with his ball and ran around with his friends. They all had fun and laughed a lot. + +But then, Tim fell down and hurt his leg. It felt very bad. His friends got scared and called for help. Tim's mom came running and saw that Tim needed help. + +An ambulance came to the park. The people inside the ambulance were nice and helped Tim. They put a bandage on his leg to make it feel better. Tim said "thank you" and went home with his mom. Now, Tim is careful when he plays so he doesn't get hurt again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play outside with his red ball. One day, his mommy asked him to help her cook on the grill. Tim was excited because he wanted to make yummy food for his family. + +When they were outside, Tim's mommy said, "Be careful, Tim. The grill is hot. Don't touch it or you will get hurt." Tim listened to his mommy and stayed away from the hot grill. They cooked hot dogs and burgers for everyone to eat. + +Later, Tim saw his red ball near the grill. He wanted to play with it, but he remembered what his mommy said. He called his mommy and said, "Mommy, my ball is near the grill. Can you help me get it?" His mommy was proud of Tim for not trying to get the ball by himself. She moved the ball away from the grill, and Tim played with it happily. Tim learned that he could succeed by listening to his mommy, and the family enjoyed their unspoiled meal together. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a group of animals. They were always anxious because they could not find their treasure. The treasure was very special to them. It was a shiny, round ball that made them very happy. + +One day, a wise old owl said, "We must unite to find our treasure!" So, the animals worked together. They looked high and low, near and far. They talked to each other to make a plan. The rabbit said, "I will look in the bushes!" The squirrel said, "I will look in the trees!" + +Finally, they found the treasure! It was hidden under a big rock. The animals were so happy that they danced and played together. They learned that when they unite, they can do anything. And from that day on, they were never anxious again. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck. This duck was very independent. It liked to do things by itself. It did not need help from other ducks. It liked to swim and eat and play all alone. + +One day, the little duck wanted to change something. It wanted to make a new friend. So, it went to the pond to find a friend. There, it saw a big frog. The duck said, "Hi, frog! Can we be friends?" The frog said, "Yes, little duck! Let's be friends!" + +Now, the independent duck and the big frog were friends. They played and swam together in the pond every day. The little duck was happy because it changed something. It made a new friend, and it was not alone anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a modest girl named Lily. She was very good at helping her mom and dad. Lily loved to wear pretty dresses with big bows that she could tie. + +One day, Lily went to play outside. She saw a little bunny with a long tail. The bunny was trying to tie a bow with its tail, but it couldn't do it. Lily wanted to help the bunny. + +She went to the bunny and said, "Let me help you." Lily took the bunny's tail and tied a pretty bow. The bunny was very happy, and they became good friends. They played together all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy cat named Tom. Tom liked to know what everyone was doing. One day, Tom saw his friend, a dog named Max, working hard in the yard. + +Tom asked, "Max, what are you doing?" Max said, "I am working. I dig a hole for my bone." + +Tom thought it was fun and wanted to help. So, Tom and Max worked together. They dug a big hole and put the bone in it. After that, they were both very dirty. + +Tom and Max went inside the house to take a shower. They had fun playing with the water and soap. After the shower, they were clean and happy. They had a great day working and playing together. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big stick in his yard. He was very happy and enthusiastic. He picked up the stick and waved it around like a magic wand. He pretended to make things appear and disappear with his stick. + +Tim saw a little girl named Sue walking by. He waved to her with the stick and said, "Hi!" Sue smiled and waved back. She asked Tim if she could play with the stick too. Tim said yes, and they took turns waving the stick and making up fun games. + +They waved the stick to make flowers grow, and they waved it to make the sun shine brighter. They laughed and played all day with their new stick friend. Tim and Sue were so happy that they found the magical stick and could share it with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a heavy rock. It was so big and heavy that no one could move it. One sunny day, a tiny fly came by and saw the heavy rock. The fly wanted to help move the rock, but it was too small. + +The fly had a magic power to shrink things. So, the fly used its magic power to make the heavy rock shrink. The rock became smaller and smaller until it was not heavy anymore. + +Now, the fly could move the rock. It pushed the rock with all its strength. The rock rolled away, and everyone was happy. The fly had used its magic power to help others, and it felt very proud. +One day, a small boy named Tim went for a walk with his mom. They observed a fireman putting out a big fire. Tim liked the fireman and wanted to be like him. + +"Mom, I want to be a fireman when I grow up!" Tim said. His mom smiled and said, "You can be anything you want, Tim." + +The next day, Tim saw a small fire in his yard. He remembered the fireman and thought he could put out the fire too. But Tim was too small and didn't know what to do. The fire grew bigger and bigger. + +Tim's mom saw the big fire and called the fireman. The fireman came and put out the fire, but Tim's favorite toy was burned. Tim was sad and learned that he needed to wait until he was bigger to be a fireman. +Once upon a time, there was a nice mom who had a little daughter. The mom wanted her daughter to make friends, so she took her to the park. At the park, the mom saw a boy and his dad playing. The mom thought it would be a good idea to introduce her daughter to the boy. + +The mom walked up to the dad and said, "Hi! This is my daughter. Can she play with your son?" The dad smiled and said, "Of course! My son would love to play with your daughter." The little girl felt ashamed because she was shy, but she wanted to make friends. + +The boy and the girl played together, and they had a lot of fun. They played with the ball, they ran around, and they laughed. The mom and the dad were happy to see their kids playing together. The little girl was not ashamed anymore, and she made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a wide pot of soup. It was very hot and smelled good. The soup lived in a small kitchen with its friend, the spoon. + +One day, the soup started to talk to the spoon. "Hi, Spoon!" said the soup. "How are you today?" The spoon was very surprised but happy to have a new friend. "I am good, Soup! Thank you for asking," replied the spoon. + +Every day, the soup and the spoon would talk and play in the kitchen. They had lots of fun together. They would tell each other stories and laugh. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a big pond, there was a little green frog named Fifi. Fifi had a dream. She wanted to jump very high and far. She had long legs that helped her jump. + +Every day, Fifi would practice jumping. She would jump over rocks, flowers, and even her frog friends. Her friends would clap and cheer for her, and this made Fifi very happy. + +One sunny day, Fifi jumped higher and longer than ever before. She jumped so high that she touched the sky. Her friends cheered even louder. Fifi's dream came true, and she was the happiest frog in the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little cricket. The cricket was very adventurous. He loved to jump and play all day long. One sunny day, the cricket met a big, green frog. The frog was sitting by a pond. + +"Hello, Mr. Frog," said the cricket. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Sure," said the frog. "But we must be careful not to separate while we play. It is easy to get lost in the forest." + +The cricket and the frog played near the pond. They jumped high and low, and laughed together. They were very happy. They made sure not to separate, so they would not get lost. After a long day of playing, the cricket and the frog said goodbye and went to their homes. + +The adventurous cricket had a great day with his new friend, the frog. They promised to play together again soon. The cricket knew that he would always remember the fun day they had, and how important it was to stay close to his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a quiet little town. In this town, there lived a girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her friends and have fun outside. One day, Lily and her friends decided to play a game. The game was to see who could jump the highest. They all took turns jumping as high as they could. + +As they played, Lily and her friend Tom both jumped very high. They could not tell who jumped the highest. So, they had to find a way to settle the problem. They asked their friend Sue to help them. Sue thought for a moment and had an idea. She said, "Let's jump again, but this time, I will watch closely and see who jumps the highest." + +Lily and Tom agreed to the plan. They both jumped as high as they could while Sue watched. After they jumped, Sue told them that Lily jumped the highest. The result was that Lily won the game. Everyone was happy, and they continued to play more games together. The quiet little town was filled with laughter and fun as the friends enjoyed their day. +One day, a little dog named Spot was playing outside. Spot had smooth fur and loved to run with his four legs. He saw a big red ball and wanted to play with it. He was very excited and happy, but he didn't know that something would embarrass him soon. + +Spot ran to the ball and started to play with it. He pushed the ball with his nose and chased it around the yard. He was having so much fun, but he didn't see a big hole in the ground. As he ran, his front leg fell into the hole and he tripped. Spot felt a little embarrassed, but he didn't want to stop playing. + +Spot got up and shook the dirt off his leg. He looked around to see if anyone saw him fall. He saw a little girl named Sue watching him. Sue laughed and clapped her hands. Spot felt a little embarrassed, but he was happy that Sue was having fun too. They played with the red ball together and had a great day. +One day, a cat with soft fur went to play outside. The cat saw a big dog in the park. The dog looked at the cat and said, "Can I play with you?" + +The cat felt uncomfortable because the dog was so big. But the cat wanted to be nice and allowed the dog to play. They played with a ball and ran around the park together. + +After a while, the cat and the dog became good friends. The cat was not uncomfortable anymore. They played together every day and had lots of fun. The cat's fur was always soft and the dog was always happy to play. +Once upon a time, there was a tall girl named Lily. She had a toy called Micro. Micro was a small microscope. Lily and Micro loved to look at tiny things together. + +One day, Lily and Micro went to the park. They saw a tiny bug under a leaf. Lily said, "Wow, Micro, look at that bug! It's so small!" Micro helped her see the bug up close. They both smiled and laughed. + +Lily and Micro knew they had something special. They learned to value their time together. They knew that even the smallest things could bring big joy. And they lived happily ever after. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with the pots and pans. Lily saw a shiny knife on the counter. She wanted to use it to cut some bread. + +"Look, Tom, a knife!" she said. "Let's use it for our food." + +Tom shook his head. "No, Lily, that's a bad idea. Knives are sharp and dangerous. They can hurt you. We should ignore it and play with something else." + +But Lily did not listen to Tom. She thought he was silly and scared. She reached for the knife and grabbed it. She felt the cold metal in her hand. She smiled and said, "I'm not afraid. I'm a big girl. I can use the knife." + +Tom saw Lily holding the knife and felt scared. He wanted to stop her, but he was too far away. He shouted, "Lily, no! Put down the knife! You'll cut yourself!" + +Lily did not hear Tom. She was too busy trying to cut the bread. She did not know how to use the knife properly. She pushed it hard and fast. She did not see the knife slip and slice her finger. She felt a sharp pain and a warm wetness. She dropped the knife and the bread and looked at her finger. She saw blood and cried. + +Tom ran to Lily and hugged her. He saw her finger and felt sorry for her. He said, "Lily, I'm sorry. You're hurt. Let me help you. We need to get a band-aid and tell mom." + +Lily nodded and sobbed. She wished she had listened to Tom. She realized he was right. Knives were not for playing. They were not ordinary toys. They were sharp and dangerous. She learned her lesson. She would never ignore Tom again. +Sara likes to grow potatoes with her dad. They have a big garden with many plants. Sara helps her dad dig holes and put potatoes in them. Then they cover them with dirt and water them. Sara is happy when she sees green leaves come out of the dirt. + +One day, Sara and her dad go to the garden to check on their potatoes. But they see something bad. There are many holes in the dirt and some potatoes are gone. Sara sees some furry animals running away. They are rabbits. They are eating their potatoes. Sara is angry and sad. She likes rabbits, but she does not like them to take her potatoes. + +Sara and her dad chase the rabbits away. They put a fence around the garden. They hope the rabbits will not come back. Sara is nervous. She wants to have potatoes for dinner. She likes to eat them with butter and salt. She asks her dad if they have enough potatoes left. + +Her dad smiles and hugs her. He says they have many potatoes left. He says they can share some with the rabbits. He says rabbits are hungry too. He says they can be friends with the rabbits. Sara thinks about it. She decides to be nice to the rabbits. She says they can have some potatoes, but not all of them. She says they can grow more potatoes next year. She says she likes to grow potatoes with her dad. She says she loves him. He says he loves her too. They go to the kitchen to cook their potatoes. They are happy. +Lily and Ben like to play with flags. They have many flags of different colors and shapes. They like to wave them and run with them. But sometimes they fight over who gets which flag. + +One day, they were playing with flags in the park. Lily wanted the big red flag, but Ben wanted it too. They both grabbed the flag and pulled hard. They did not want to share. They started to yell and cry. + +"Give me the flag! It is mine!" Lily said. + +"No, it is mine! You have the blue flag!" Ben said. + +They pulled and pulled until they both fell down. The flag flew out of their hands and landed on a tree. They could not reach it. They felt dizzy and sad. + +They looked at each other and felt sorry. They did not want to fight. They wanted to play and have fun. They said sorry and hugged. + +"Let's quit fighting. We can share the flags," Lily said. + +"OK, let's share. We can take turns with the red flag," Ben said. + +They got up and looked for another flag. They found a yellow flag on the ground. They smiled and waved it together. They ran and laughed. They were happy again. +Lily was very happy. Today was her birthday. She had a big cake with four candles. She had many presents. She had a new doll, a book, a ball and a hat. She wanted to share them with her friends. + +She invited Tom, Anna, Ben and Mia to her party. They came with their parents. They played games in the garden. They sang songs. They ate cake and ice cream. They had a lot of fun. + +Lily liked Tom very much. He was her best friend. He was very intelligent. He knew many things. He could count to ten. He could spell his name. He could draw animals. He gave Lily a card. He made it himself. It had a picture of a flower and a heart. It said: "Happy birthday, Lily. You are my friend. Love, Tom." + +Lily smiled. She hugged Tom. She said: "Thank you, Tom. You are very kind. You are my friend too. I like your card. It is very pretty." + +Tom blushed. He was shy. He said: "You are welcome, Lily. You are very smart. You can read my card. You can also sing and dance. You are very good." + +They looked at each other. They laughed. They were happy. They had a wonderful birthday. +Tom and Lily wanted to make a cake for their mum. They found a big bowl and some eggs and flour and sugar. They put everything in the bowl and started to mix. They used a big spoon and stirred hard. They liked to mix. It was fun. + +They poured the mix into a tin and put it in the oven. They turned the oven on and waited. They wanted to surprise their mum with a brilliant cake. They did not know how long to wait. They did not look at the clock. They played with their toys. + +But the oven was too hot. The mix burned and smoked. The smoke filled the kitchen and made a loud beep. The mum heard the beep and ran to the kitchen. She saw the smoke and the oven and the tin. She was angry and scared. She turned the oven off and opened the door. She took the tin out and threw it in the sink. It was black and hard and smelled bad. + +She looked at Tom and Lily. They were sad and sorry. They wanted to make a brilliant cake, but they made a bad mess. They did not know how to use the oven. They did not ask for help. They cried and hugged their mum. She was not happy. She had to clean the kitchen and the oven and the tin. She had no cake. She had a bad day. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park with their toys. They liked to pretend they were superheroes and villains. Tim had a cape and a mask, and Lily had a magazine and a hat. They ran around the trees and the swings, making noises and having fun. + +"Stop, evil Lily!" Tim shouted. "You can't use your magazine to hurt people!" + +"Yes, I can!" Lily said. "It has magic words that make people freeze!" + +She pointed the magazine at Tim and said, "Freeze!" Tim pretended to freeze and fell to the ground. Lily laughed and ran away. + +But then, she saw a little bird on a bench. It was brown and yellow, and it looked scared. Lily felt sorry for the bird. She wanted to help it. She put down her magazine and hat, and walked slowly to the bird. She reached out her hand and said, "Don't be afraid, little bird. I'm gentle. I won't hurt you." + +The bird looked at Lily and saw that she was kind. It hopped on her hand and chirped. Lily smiled and stroked its feathers. She felt happy and warm. + +Tim saw Lily and the bird. He got up and ran to her. He said, "Wow, Lily, you made a new friend!" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Tim, I did. And I learned something. It's not nice to use your magazine to make people freeze. It's better to use your words to make people happy." + +Tim agreed and said, "You're right, Lily. I'm sorry I called you evil. You're not evil. You're good." + +They hugged and said sorry to each other. Then they played with the bird for a while, until it flew away. They waved goodbye and picked up their toys. They decided to play a different game, one where they were both superheroes and helped people. + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches that words can have power, and that it's important to use them wisely and kindly. It also shows that friendship and forgiveness are better than fighting and hurting. +Ben was a little boy who liked to play with his toy soldiers. He had a big box full of them, and he made them fight and march and talk. He had one soldier who was his favorite. He called him King Leo, because he had a shiny crown and a red cape. Ben pretended that King Leo was the leader of all the other soldiers, and that he was brave and strong and kind. + +One day, Ben's mom told him that they were going to a party. It was his cousin's birthday, and there would be cake and balloons and games. Ben was excited, but also nervous. He had never been to a party before, and he didn't know many people there. He wanted to bring King Leo with him, but his mom said no. She said that he might lose him, or that someone might take him, or that he might get dirty. She said that King Leo had to stay in the box, and that Ben had to make new friends. + +Ben was sad. He didn't want to leave King Leo alone. He wanted to have him by his side, to make him feel safe and happy. He begged his mom to let him take King Leo, but she said no again. She said that he had to be a big boy, and that he would have fun at the party. She said that King Leo would be proud of him, and that they would celebrate when they came back. + +Ben sighed. He put King Leo back in the box, and gave him a hug. He told him that he would miss him, and that he would be back soon. He told him that he loved him, and that he was the best soldier ever. King Leo smiled, and told him that he loved him too, and that he was the best boy ever. He told him that he would wait for him, and that he would be brave and strong and kind. He told him that he would have fun at the party, and that he would make new friends. + +Ben smiled back. He felt a little better. He took his mom's hand, and went to the car. He looked out the window, and saw the sun shining. He thought of King Leo, and of the party. He thought that maybe it wouldn't be so bad. He thought that maybe he would celebrate. +Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big box under a tree. It had a sign that said "Test. Do not open." + +"What is in the box?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe a toy or a cake," Sue said. + +"Let's open it and see," Tom said. He was curious. + +"No, we should not. The sign says no. It could be dangerous," Sue said. She was scared. + +But Tom did not listen. He ran to the box and pulled the lid. A loud noise came out. Smoke and fire filled the air. Tom and Sue screamed. + +The box was a bomb. Someone had put it there to test it. It was a bad and mysterious thing. Tom and Sue were hurt. They cried and cried. No one came to help them. They wished they had obeyed the sign. It was the worst day of their year. +Anna and Ben like to draw with crayons. They have many colors of crayons and many papers to draw on. They draw animals, flowers, cars, and houses. They are happy when they draw. + +One day, they want to draw a big picture together. They find a big paper and put it on the floor. They get their crayons and start to draw. Anna draws a big sun and Ben draws a big tree. They draw birds, clouds, and grass. They are having fun. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is the fire alarm. They smell smoke. They are scared. They see their mom running to them. She says, "Quick, we have to get out of the house. There is a fire. Come with me." + +Anna and Ben drop their crayons and follow their mom. They hold her hand and run to the door. They see the fire truck and the firemen outside. They hear the sirens and the hoses. They are very scared. + +Their mom hugs them and says, "Don't worry, we are safe now. The firemen will put out the fire. We will go to grandma's house until the fire is gone. I'm sorry about your picture, but you can draw another one later." + +Anna and Ben nod and hug their mom. They are sad about their picture, but they are glad they are safe. They hope the fire will not hurt their house and their toys. They hope they can draw again soon. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +Anna goes first. She climbs up the ladder. She sits on the slide. She slides down very fast. She likes the speed. She laughs and says, "That was fun!" + +Ben goes next. He climbs up the ladder. He sits on the slide. He slides down very fast. He does not like the speed. He screams and says, "That is scary!" + +Anna and Ben reach the bottom of the slide. They see a big dog. The dog is angry. The dog barks and runs to them. The dog has sharp teeth. The dog wants to bite them. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They try to run away. But the dog is faster. The dog catches them. The dog bites them. They cry and bleed. They are hurt. + +The dog is not pretty. The dog is mean. The slide is not fun. The slide is bad. Anna and Ben are not happy. They are sad. The end. +Lily was a chubby baby who loved milk. She drank milk every morning, noon and night. She had a blue cup with a straw for her milk. She always held it with both hands and made happy noises. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy and daddy. She saw many things: swings, slides, flowers, birds, dogs and other children. She wanted to play with everything. She ran, jumped, climbed and laughed. She had so much fun. + +But after a while, Lily felt tired and hungry. She looked for her blue cup with milk. She could not find it. She started to cry. Where was her milk? She needed her milk. + +Mommy and daddy heard Lily cry. They came to her and hugged her. They asked her what was wrong. Lily said she wanted her milk. She pointed to her mouth and said "milk, milk, milk". + +Mommy and daddy looked around. They saw a bench near the slide. They remembered that they left Lily's blue cup there when they helped her slide. They said "sorry, Lily, we forgot your milk. We will get it for you. Don't cry". + +They took Lily to the bench and gave her the blue cup. Lily saw her milk and smiled. She took the cup and drank the milk. She felt better. She said "thank you, mommy, thank you, daddy". She hugged them and kissed them. + +Mommy and daddy said "you're welcome, Lily, we love you". They said "do you want to play some more or go home?". Lily said "play some more". She was not tired or hungry anymore. She was happy. She had her milk. +Lily was a beautiful girl who liked to gaze at the flowers in the garden. She loved their colors and smells and wanted to touch them. But her mother told her not to, because some of them were poison and could make her sick. + +One day, Lily saw a new flower that was very pretty. It had purple petals and a yellow center. She thought it looked like a star. She wanted to pick it and put it in her hair. She forgot what her mother said and reached for the flower. + +But as soon as she touched it, she felt a sharp pain in her finger. She looked and saw a tiny bee that had stung her. She cried out and dropped the flower. Her mother heard her and came running. She saw the bee and the flower and knew what had happened. + +She hugged Lily and took her inside. She put some ice on her finger and gave her some juice. She told her that the flower was poison for bees and that they used it to make honey. She also told her that she should always listen to her mother and not touch the flowers in the garden. + +Lily felt sorry and said she was sorry. She learned her lesson and never touched the flowers again. She still liked to gaze at them, but from a safe distance. She also learned to respect the bees and their work. She realized that sometimes the most beautiful things can also be the most dangerous. +Sam and Lily liked to play in nature. They saw many things that made them happy. They saw birds and bugs and flowers and trees. They liked to touch and smell and hear everything. + +One day, they found a big green plant with many red fruits. They looked like cherries, but bigger. Sam and Lily wanted to try them. They picked some and bit them. They were very sour and made their mouths hurt. They spit them out and made faces. + +Then they heard a loud noise. It was a bee. It was angry because they took its food. It flew around them and buzzed. Sam and Lily were scared. They ran away from the plant. But the bee followed them. + +Sam tried to swat the bee with his hand. But he missed and hit Lily's ear. Lily cried out. She felt a pinch in her ear. It hurt a lot. She thought Sam pinched her on purpose. She was mad at him. + +She pinched him back on his arm. He felt a pinch too. It hurt him a lot. He thought Lily pinched him for no reason. He was mad at her. + +They stopped running and started to fight. They pinched and pushed and yelled at each other. They did not see the bee fly away. They did not hear their mom call them. They were too busy being mean. + +Mom came to them and saw them fighting. She was sad and angry. She pulled them apart and scolded them. She told them to say sorry and hug. She told them to be careful with nature. She told them to listen to her. She told them to be kind. + +Sam and Lily felt bad. They said sorry and hugged. They said sorry to mom too. They learned their lesson. They did not want to pinch or be pinched again. They wanted to play and be happy. They wanted to love nature and each other. They wanted to hear mom and be good. +Tom and Jen like to bake with Mom. They help Mom put flour, eggs, milk and sugar in a big bowl. They mix and mix with a spoon. Mom says they are good helpers. + +Mom puts the bowl in the oven. She says they have to wait for the cake to bake. Tom and Jen are hungry. They want to eat the cake now. They ask Mom if they can have a bite. Mom says no, they have to wait. + +Tom and Jen are bored. They want to play. They see their coats and shoes by the door. They have an idea. They put on their coats and shoes. They sneak out of the door. They go for a walk. + +They see a big park. They see swings and slides and a sandbox. They run and play. They have fun. They forget about the cake. + +Mom sees that Tom and Jen are gone. She is worried. She takes the cake out of the oven. She looks for Tom and Jen. She does not see them. She calls their names. She does not hear them. She is scared. + +She goes outside. She sees Tom and Jen in the park. They see Mom. They are happy. They run to Mom. They hug Mom. They say they are sorry. They say they wanted to play. + +Mom is angry. She says they should not go for a walk without her. She says they could get lost or hurt. She says they should listen to her. She says they are naughty. + +Tom and Jen are sad. They say they are sorry again. They say they love Mom. They say they will not do it again. + +Mom is still angry. But she is also glad. She says she loves Tom and Jen too. She says they are still her good helpers. She says they can have some cake when they get home. She says they have to hold her hand on the way back. + +Tom and Jen hold Mom's hand. They walk back home. They smell the cake. They are hungry. They are happy. They are sorry. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play soccer in the park. One day, they see a big trophy on a table. It is shiny and has a soccer ball on top. + +"Wow, look at that trophy!" Tim says. "It is so pretty. I want to touch it." + +"Me too," Mia says. "But maybe we should not. It is not ours. It belongs to someone else." + +They go closer to the table. They see a sign that says: "Do not touch. This trophy is for the best soccer team in the park." + +Tim and Mia do not care. They want to touch the trophy. They reach out their hands. But then they hear a loud bark. A big dog jumps out from behind the table. It is wild and angry. It has sharp teeth and a long tail. It wants to protect the trophy. + +"Ruff, ruff, ruff!" the dog barks. "Go away! This is my trophy!" + +Tim and Mia are scared. They run away from the table. But the dog chases them. It tries to bite them. + +"Help, help!" Tim and Mia scream. "The dog is after us!" + +They run to the swings. They climb up and swing high. The dog cannot reach them. It barks and growls. It jumps and scratches. But it cannot get the trophy or the children. + +Tim and Mia are safe. But they are also sorry. They know they did a bad thing. They should not have tried to touch the trophy. It was not theirs. It was the dog's. + +"Sorry, dog," Tim says. "We are sorry we wanted your trophy. It is very nice. But you can have it. We will not touch it again." + +"Sorry, dog," Mia says. "We are sorry we made you mad. You are very brave. But you can calm down. We will not bother you again." + +The dog hears them. It stops barking and growling. It looks at them. It wags its tail. It is not wild and angry anymore. It is happy and friendly. + +"Ruff, ruff, ruff!" the dog barks. "Thank you, children. You are very nice. You can come and play with me and my trophy. But please do not touch it. It is mine." + +Tim and Mia smile. They climb down from the swings. They go to the dog. They pet it and hug it. They play with it and its trophy. But they do not touch it. They respect it. + +They are friends. The end. +Sara and Lily are sisters. They like to play with dolls and dress them up. Sara has a pretty doll with long hair and a pink dress. Lily has a doll with curly hair and a purple dress. They share a room and have a shelf for their dolls. + +One day, Sara sees Lily's doll on the shelf and wants to play with it. She takes it down and puts it on her bed. Lily comes in and sees Sara with her doll. She gets angry and says, "That's my doll! Give it back!" + +Sara says, "No, I want to play with it. It's pretty and has curly hair. You can play with my doll." + +Lily says, "No, I don't want your doll. It's boring and has long hair. You can't play with my doll. It's mine!" + +They start to pull the doll and shout at each other. The doll's dress rips and its hair falls out. They both stop and look at the doll. It is not pretty anymore. It is broken and sad. + +They feel sorry and hug each other. They say, "We're sorry, doll. We're sorry, sister. We love you." + +They hang the doll on the shelf and put a band-aid on its dress. They hope the doll will feel better. They learn that sharing is better than fighting. They play with both dolls and have fun. They are happy sisters. + +The end. +Jill liked to whistle. She whistled when she played, when she ate, and when she brushed her teeth. She whistled loud and happy. She made her mom and dad smile. + +One day, Jill wanted to whistle in the bath. She filled the tub with water and turned on the faucet. She got in and splashed. She whistled a song. She had fun. + +But then, she whistled too hard. She sucked in some water. She coughed and choked. She could not breathe. She tried to call for help, but no one heard her. She was scared and sad. + +Her mom and dad came to check on her. They saw her in the water. They were shocked and sad. They tried to help her, but it was too late. Jill was gone. + +They cried and cried. They missed her whistle. They were not cheerful anymore. +Sam is a deaf boy. He cannot hear what people say. He can see and feel and smell and taste. He likes to play with his toys and his dog. He has a big cloth that he uses to rub his toys and his dog. He makes them clean and shiny. + +One day, Sam finds a new toy in his room. It is a train. It has wheels and a horn and a smokestack. Sam is happy. He wants to play with the train. He rubs the train with his cloth. He makes it clean and shiny. He puts the train on the floor and pushes it. The train moves and makes a sound. Sam cannot hear the sound, but he can feel it. He feels the train vibrate and beep. He smiles. + +Sam's mom comes into his room. She sees Sam playing with the train. She is happy too. She knows that Sam is deaf, but he can enjoy the train. She sits next to him and hugs him. She signs to him, "I love you, Sam. You are a good boy." Sam looks at her and signs back, "I love you, Mom. Thank you for the train." They play together with the train and the cloth and the dog. They are happy. +Sara likes to balance on one foot. She thinks it is fun and hard. She tries to balance for a long time, but sometimes she falls. She laughs when she falls. + +One day, Sara sees a bird on a branch. The bird is small and brown. It has a red spot on its head. Sara thinks the bird is pretty. She wants to see it better. + +Sara walks to the tree. She is quiet and slow. She does not want to scare the bird. She stands under the branch. She looks up. She sees the bird. + +The bird sees Sara. The bird is anxious. It does not know Sara. It thinks Sara might hurt it. It flaps its wings. It makes a loud noise. + +Sara is surprised. She jumps. She loses her balance. She falls on the grass. She cries. She is scared and hurt. + +The bird flies away. It is safe. It finds another branch. It is calm. + +Sara's mom hears Sara cry. She runs to Sara. She hugs Sara. She says, "It's okay, Sara. You are okay. The bird did not mean to scare you. It was just afraid. You are brave and strong. You can balance again." She kisses Sara's cheek. She helps Sara stand up. + +Sara smiles. She feels better. She says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. I love the bird, too. It is pretty. Maybe it will come back." She hugs her mom. She tries to balance on one foot again. She is happy. +Anna and Ben are hungry. They want to eat dinner. Mom is busy in the kitchen. She is making soup and bread. She tells Anna and Ben to help her. She gives them plates and spoons and cups. + +Anna and Ben go to the table. They set the plates and spoons and cups on the table. They are careful not to drop them. They want to make Mom happy. They are good helpers. + +Mom brings the soup and bread to the table. She says, "Thank you, Anna and Ben. You did a great job. Now we can eat dinner." She smiles and hugs them. + +Anna and Ben sit on their chairs. They smell the soup. It is hot and yummy. They see the bread. It is soft and brown. They are happy. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you." + +Mom says, "You're welcome, my sweeties. I love you too." She sits on her chair. She sees an old picture on the wall. It is a picture of her and Dad. Dad is not here. He is in heaven. She misses him. She says, "Dad loves you too. He is watching over us." She smiles and wipes a tear. + +Anna and Ben look at the picture. They see Mom and Dad. They are young and happy. They hug each other. They say, "We love you, Dad. We miss you." They smile and eat their dinner. They are a family. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with red apples. Sara says, "Look, Tom, apples! They are good food. Let's pick some and eat them." Tom says, "Yes, Sara, they look yummy. But we have to ask the farmer first. He owns the tree and the apples." + +They go to the farmer's house and knock on the door. The farmer comes out and smiles. He says, "Hello, children. What can I do for you?" Sara says, "Hello, sir. We saw your beautiful apples on the tree. Can we have some, please? We are hungry and we enjoy apples." The farmer says, "Of course, you can have some. You are very polite and honest. You did not take the apples without asking. You can pick as many as you want. But be careful not to fall from the tree." + +Sara and Tom thank the farmer and run to the tree. They climb up and pick the apples. They are juicy and sweet. They eat some and share some with the farmer. They are very happy and full. The farmer says, "You are welcome, children. You can come back anytime. You are good friends and good guests. You respect my property and you appreciate my food. You make me happy, too." + +Sara and Tom say goodbye to the farmer and go back to the park. They say to each other, "That was a fun and tasty adventure. We learned something today. It is good to ask before taking. It is good to be grateful and share. It is good to enjoy food and friendship." They hug and smile. They are good friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big swing. Lily wants to swing high. Ben wants to swing low. + +"Can I swing first?" Lily asks. + +"OK, but be careful. The swing is delicate. It might break," Ben says. + +Lily gets on the swing. She pushes with her feet. She swings higher and higher. She feels happy. She laughs. + +Ben watches Lily. He hears a noise. It is a loud crack. The swing breaks. Lily falls to the ground. She cries. + +"Are you OK, Lily?" Ben runs to her. + +"I hurt my knee. It is bleeding. The swing is bad. It hurt me," Lily says. + +Ben hugs Lily. He says, "I'm sorry, Lily. The swing is bad. It is old and weak. It is not your fault. Let me help you. We can go to the nurse. She will make your knee better." + +Lily nods. She holds Ben's hand. They walk to the nurse. The nurse is kind. She cleans Lily's knee. She puts a bandage on it. She gives Lily a sticker. She says, "You are brave, Lily. The swing is bad. It is not safe. I will tell the park people to fix it or remove it." + +Lily smiles. She says, "Thank you, nurse. You are nice. Ben is nice too. He is my friend. He helped me." + +Ben smiles too. He says, "You are welcome, Lily. You are my friend too. You are fun. We can play something else. We don't need the swing." + +Lily and Ben hug. They say, "We are friends. We like to play. We are happy." They go to play something else. They forget the swing. They forget the noise. They forget the pain. They remember the fun. They remember the friendship. They remember the happiness. +Ben liked to look for bugs in the garden. He saw a big beetle with shiny wings. He wanted to play with it. He picked it up and put it in his hand. But the beetle did not move. It was dead. + +Ben was sad. He wanted to fix the beetle. He ran to his mom and showed her the beetle. He said, "Mom, can you fix it? It is dead." + +Mom looked at the beetle. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I can't fix it. When something is dead, it can't come back to life. It is part of nature. We have to let it go." + +Ben did not understand. He said, "But I like it. It is pretty. Can I keep it?" + +Mom said, "No, Ben. It is not good to keep dead things. They can make you sick. We have to bury it in the ground. That is how we respect it. Maybe it will become food for other bugs or plants." + +Ben nodded. He followed his mom to the garden. They dug a small hole and put the beetle in it. They covered it with dirt and said goodbye. Ben felt a little better. He said, "Bye, beetle. Thank you for being pretty. I hope you are happy in the ground." +Anna liked animals very much. She had a cat, a fish and a bird at home. She wanted to see more animals. She asked her mom, "Can we go to the zoo?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can go to the zoo. But we have to invite someone else. Who do you want to invite?" + +Anna thought for a moment. She had many friends, but she liked Ben the most. Ben was bald. He had no hair on his head. Anna thought he looked funny and cute. She said, "I want to invite Ben. He is my best friend." + +Her mom nodded and said, "Okay, let's invite Ben. I will call his mom and ask if he can come with us." + +She picked up the phone and called Ben's mom. Ben's mom said yes, Ben could go to the zoo with Anna and her mom. Anna was very happy. She ran to her room and packed her backpack. She put her hat, her water bottle and her snacks in it. She also put her favorite toy, a stuffed lion, in it. She wanted to show it to the real lions at the zoo. + +The next day, Anna, her mom and Ben went to the zoo. They saw many animals. They saw elephants, monkeys, giraffes, penguins and more. Anna and Ben had a lot of fun. They laughed and talked and learned about the animals. They also fed the goats and the ducks. Anna showed her stuffed lion to the real lions. The lions roared and Anna roared back. Ben thought she was brave and funny. + +They had a great day at the zoo. Anna thanked her mom for taking them. She also thanked Ben for coming with them. She gave him a hug and said, "You are my best friend. I like you very much. Even if you are bald." Ben smiled and said, "You are my best friend too. I like you very much. Even if you have hair." They laughed and went home. They were very happy. +Lily likes to make things with paper and scissors. She has many colors of paper, but her favorite is brown. She likes to cut brown paper into shapes and glue them on other papers. She makes trees, bears, houses, and more. + +One day, Lily wants to make a big brown bear. She finds a big piece of brown paper and her scissors. She starts to cut the paper into a head, a body, and four legs. She is very careful with the scissors, because they are sharp and can hurt. + +But then, she hears a noise. It is her baby brother, Max. He is crawling on the floor and looking for something to play with. He sees the scissors on the table. He wants to grab them. He pulls himself up and reaches for the scissors. + +Lily sees Max and shouts, "No, Max, no! Scissors are not for babies! They are dangerous!" She runs to the table and tries to get the scissors before Max. But she is too late. Max has the scissors in his hand. He smiles and waves them in the air. + +Lily is scared. She thinks Max will cut himself or her. She grabs Max's arm and tries to take the scissors away. But Max does not want to let go. He thinks it is a game. He pulls and pushes and kicks. He makes a loud noise. + +Lily and Max are both pulling on the scissors. They do not see the brown paper on the floor. They step on the paper and slip. They fall down and bump their heads. The scissors fly out of their hands and land on the couch. + +Lily and Max both cry. They have boo-boos on their heads. They want their mommy. Mommy hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the scissors, the paper, and the tears. She hugs Lily and Max and says, "Oh, no, what happened here?" + +She picks up the scissors and puts them away. She says, "Scissors are not toys. They are tools for big kids and grown-ups. You have to be very careful with them. And you have to ask me before you use them. OK?" + +Lily and Max nod. They say, "OK, mommy. We are sorry. We won't touch the scissors again." Mommy kisses their boo-boos and gives them a band-aid. She says, "It's OK. I love you both. How about we make a brown bear together? I have some glue and googly eyes. Do you want to help me?" + +Lily and Max smile. They say, "Yes, mommy. We want to help you. We like to make things with you." They go to the couch and sit with mommy. They take the brown paper and glue and googly eyes. They make a big brown bear. They are happy. They are careful. They are safe. +Lisa loved to perform for her family. She liked to sing, dance, and tell jokes. She always made her mom, dad, and baby brother laugh and clap. But today, she had a problem. She wanted to perform a new song, but she did not know the words. + +She asked her mom for help. "Mom, can you teach me the song about spaghetti?" she said. "I want to sing it for dinner." + +"Sure, honey," her mom said. "The song goes like this: On top of spaghetti, all covered with cheese, I lost my poor meatball, when somebody sneezed." + +Lisa tried to repeat the song, but she got confused. She said: "On top of cheese, all covered with spaghetti, I lost my poor sneeze, when somebody meatballed." + +Her mom smiled and corrected her. "No, Lisa, it's the other way around. Spaghetti, cheese, meatball, sneeze. Can you try again?" + +Lisa nodded and tried again. But she still mixed up the words. She said: "On top of meatball, all covered with sneeze, I lost my poor cheese, when somebody spaghettied." + +Her mom laughed and hugged her. "That's okay, Lisa. You are very cute, even if you don't know the song. Maybe you can perform something else for dinner. How about a dance or a joke?" + +Lisa thought for a moment. She decided to perform a dance. She put on her tutu and her tiara and twirled around the living room. She felt happy and proud. She did not need to know the song about spaghetti. She had her own way of performing. And her family loved her anyway. +Jill and Tom went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and the water. They saw some big waves and some people on boards. They were surfing. + +"Look, Mom, look!" Jill said. She pointed at the surfers. "They are so fast and cool!" + +"Yes, they are, honey," Mom said. "Do you want to try surfing one day?" + +Jill nodded. She wanted to be like the surfers. She asked Mom if she could have a board. + +"Maybe when you are older, Jill," Mom said. "Surfing is not easy. You need to be strong and brave and careful." + +Tom did not like surfing. He thought it was scary and boring. He wanted to play with his ball. He asked Dad if he could have his ball. + +"Sure, Tom," Dad said. He gave him his ball. "But don't go too far. Stay close to us." + +Tom ran with his ball. He threw it and caught it. He was happy. He saw a dog. The dog was big and brown. It had a wet nose and a wagging tail. It liked Tom's ball. + +"Hi, doggy," Tom said. He threw his ball to the dog. The dog ran after it. It caught it in its mouth. It brought it back to Tom. + +"Good doggy," Tom said. He petted the dog. He threw his ball again. The dog chased it again. They played together. + +Jill saw Tom and the dog. She was jealous. She wanted to play with the dog too. She left her spot and ran to Tom. + +"Tom, Tom, can I play with the dog too?" Jill asked. + +"No, Jill, go away," Tom said. "This is my dog. This is my ball. You have your surfers." + +Jill was angry. She tried to grab the ball from the dog. The dog growled. It did not like Jill. It bit her hand. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Jill cried. She dropped the ball. She ran to Mom. She showed her hand. It was red and sore. + +"Mom, Mom, the dog bit me!" Jill said. + +"Oh, no, Jill, I'm so sorry," Mom said. She hugged Jill. She looked at her hand. She said they had to go to the doctor. + +Dad came with Tom and the dog. He said he was sorry too. He said the dog was not his. He said the dog was lost. He said he would find the dog's owner. + +Jill was miserable. She did not want to go to the doctor. She did not want to leave the beach. She did not want to see the surfers. She did not want to see Tom and the dog. She wished she had never pointed at the surfers. +Lily liked to swim in the pond with her friends. They had fun playing with the fish and the frogs. But Lily wanted to see what was on the other side of the pond. She had never been there before. It was unknown to her. + +One day, Lily swam very fast and very far. She reached the other side of the pond. She saw a big green plant with many leaves. It looked pretty. Lily wanted to touch it. She swam closer to the plant. + +But the plant was not nice. It was a trap. It had a big mouth that could grow and snap. It was waiting for Lily to come near. It was hungry. + +Lily did not see the mouth. She only saw the leaves. She reached out her hand to touch them. But then she heard a loud noise. It was her friend Sam. He had followed her to the other side of the pond. He saw the plant and its mouth. He knew it was dangerous. + +"Lily, watch out!" Sam shouted. He swam as fast as he could to save Lily. He pushed her away from the plant. The plant missed Lily by a hair. It snapped its mouth shut. It was angry. + +Lily and Sam swam back to their side of the pond. They were scared and glad. They hugged each other. They thanked each other. They learned a lesson. They decided to never go to the unknown side of the pond again. They were happy to swim with their friends and the fish and the frogs. They were safe. +Tom was a boy who liked to play with his hair. He had long, curly hair that he could make into different shapes. He could make a hat, a lion, a snake, or a flower with his hair. He was very proud of his hair and did not want to cut it. + +One day, his mom said he had to go to the barber. She said his hair was too long and messy and he needed a haircut. Tom did not want to go. He cried and said no. But his mom said he had to go and she took him by the hand. + +The barber was a nice man who smiled at Tom. He said he would make Tom look handsome and gave him a comfortable chair to sit in. He put a cape around Tom's neck and picked up a pair of scissors. Tom was scared. He did not like the scissors. He did not want the barber to touch his hair. + +The barber started to cut Tom's hair. He cut and cut and cut. He cut off all of Tom's curls and made his hair very short. He said he was done and showed Tom a mirror. Tom looked at the mirror and saw a different boy. He did not see his hat, his lion, his snake, or his flower. He only saw a bald head. He did not like it. He did not feel handsome. He felt sad. + +Tom started to cry. He cried and cried and cried. He wanted his hair back. He wanted his curls back. He wanted his shapes back. He did not want to be bald. He did not want to go to the barber. He did not like the barber. He hated the barber. He wished the barber would go away. He wished the barber would include him in his haircut and cut off his own hair too. But the barber did not. The barber only smiled and said goodbye. Tom had to go home with his mom and his bald head. He was very unhappy. He had a bad day. He had a bad haircut. He had a bad ending. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. But their favorite thing was to hang from the monkey bars. They felt like they were flying in the air. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the park. He had a big bike and a fierce look. He came to the monkey bars and said, "This is my spot. Go away or I'll make you cry." + +Sara and Ben did not like the new boy. He was mean and rude. They did not want to go away. They wanted to hang from the monkey bars. They said, "No, this is our spot. We were here first. You go away or we'll make you cry." + +The new boy did not listen. He pushed Sara and Ben off the monkey bars. He laughed and said, "I'm the king of the park. You are weak and silly. You can't hang with me." + +Sara and Ben were sad and angry. They ran to the slide and waited. They had a plan. They saw the new boy hang from the monkey bars with one hand. He was showing off. He did not see Sara and Ben sneak behind him. + +They grabbed his bike and ran. They left it by the open gate. They hoped someone would take it. They came back to the monkey bars and said, "Hey, king of the park, where is your bike? We saw someone take it. You can't hang with us." + +The new boy was shocked and scared. He let go of the monkey bars and fell. He hurt his knee and cried. He ran to the open gate and looked for his bike. He did not find it. He was alone and sad. + +Sara and Ben felt sorry for the new boy. They did not like what they did. They found his bike and brought it back. They said, "We're sorry, we were mad. We should not have taken your bike. Here, you can have it back." + +The new boy was surprised and happy. He said, "Thank you, you are nice. I'm sorry, I was mean. I should not have pushed you off the monkey bars. Can we be friends?" + +Sara and Ben smiled and nodded. They said, "Yes, we can be friends. Do you want to hang with us?" + +The new boy said, "Yes, I want to hang with you." + +They all went to the monkey bars and hung together. They felt like they were flying in the air. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big rocket in the sky. It was shiny and fast. + +"Wow, look at the rocket!" Tom said. "It is going to the moon!" + +"I want to catch the rocket!" Lily said. "Maybe we can go to the moon too!" + +They ran after the rocket. They tried to jump high and reach it. But the rocket was too far and too fast. They could not catch it. + +They ran and ran until they were tired. They stopped and sat on the grass. They looked at the sky. The rocket was gone. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said. "We could not catch the rocket." + +"That's okay, Tom," Lily said. "Maybe we can catch it another day. Or maybe we can make our own rocket." + +They smiled and hugged. They were happy to have each other. They lay down on the grass and closed their eyes. They dreamed of the moon. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys and books. But sometimes they fight over them. One day, they have a big fight over a present. + +"Give me the present! It is mine!" Lily says. She pulls the present from Ben's hand. + +"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Ben says. He pulls the present back from Lily's hand. + +They tug and tug until the present rips open. Out comes a hairy teddy bear. It is brown and soft and has a red bow. + +"Wow, a teddy bear!" Lily and Ben say together. They stop fighting and look at the teddy bear. + +"Who gave us this present?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is from Mommy and Daddy," Ben says. + +They hug the teddy bear and share it. They say sorry to each other and smile. + +"Thank you for the present, Mommy and Daddy!" they say. + +Mommy and Daddy hear them and come to their room. They see the ripped present and the hairy teddy bear. + +"We are glad you like the present, Lily and Ben," Mommy says. "But why did you fight over it?" + +"We were silly, Mommy. We are sorry," Lily and Ben say. + +Mommy and Daddy hug them and kiss them. + +"It is okay, Lily and Ben. We love you both. But next time, please don't fight. You can always share and take turns," Daddy says. + +Lily and Ben nod and say yes. They play with the teddy bear and each other. They are happy. +Sara was sad. She missed her friend Lily, who moved to a new house far away. She wanted to play with Lily and share her toys and secrets. She did not like the new kids at school. They were mean and loud. + +Every night, Sara wrote in her diary. She told her diary everything that happened that day. She drew pictures of Lily and her. She hoped Lily would write to her soon. She put her diary under her pillow and hugged her teddy bear. + +One night, Sara heard a knock on her window. She got up and opened the curtain. She saw Lily outside, holding a big bag. Sara was so happy, she ran to the door and opened it. She hugged Lily and invited her in. + +"Lily, what are you doing here?" Sara asked. + +"I came to visit you, Sara. My mom and dad said I could stay with you for a week. I brought my diary and some toys. Do you want to see?" Lily said. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Sara said. She and Lily went to her room and showed each other their diaries. They laughed and talked and played until they were very tired. They yawned and cuddled in Sara's bed. + +"I'm so glad you're here, Lily. You're my best friend," Sara said. + +"Me too, Sara. You're my best friend too," Lily said. + +They closed their eyes and fell asleep, smiling. Sara was not sad anymore. She was very happy. +Tom and Sue like to play in the sand. They dig a big pit with their shovels and buckets. They want to make a castle in the pit. But then, a big dog comes and runs into the pit. The dog knocks down the castle and makes a mess. Tom and Sue are angry. + +They shout at the dog and try to chase it away. But the dog does not listen. It barks and jumps and digs more sand. Tom and Sue are very angry. They want to tell the dog's owner to take it away. But they do not see anyone around. + +Then, they hear a whistle. They look and see a man walking towards them. He is the dog's owner. He sees the pit and the sand and the angry children. He says he is sorry. He says he did not allow the dog to run away. He says he will help them fix the castle. + +Tom and Sue are still angry, but they are also kind. They say it is okay. They say they will help too. They all work together to make a new castle in the pit. The dog is calm and sits next to the man. Tom and Sue are not angry anymore. They are happy. They make friends with the man and the dog. They play in the sand until it is time to go home. +Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They have fun with their friends. Sometimes they play tag or hide and seek. Sometimes they pretend to be astronauts and explore the stars. + +One day, they find a big cardboard box near the trash. They think it is a spaceship. They take it to a quiet spot and decorate it with stickers and crayons. They make a door and a window and a flag. They put on their helmets and get inside. They are ready for their adventure. + +They count down from ten to one and say "blast off!" They imagine they are flying to the moon. They look out the window and see the earth and the sun and the stars. They talk to each other on their radios. They say "over" and "copy" and "roger". They feel like real astronauts. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a big dog. It is barking and growling and running towards them. It wants to play with the box. It thinks it is a toy. It jumps on the box and bites it and shakes it. The box starts to break and tear. Sara and Ben are scared. They shout for help. + +"Help! Help! There is a dog! It is breaking our spaceship! We need oxygen! We need oxygen!" + +Their friends hear them and come to see what is wrong. They see the dog and the box and Sara and Ben. They run to them and chase the dog away. They help Sara and Ben out of the box. They hug them and ask them if they are okay. + +"We are okay," Sara and Ben say. "But our spaceship is ruined. We can't go to the moon anymore." + +Their friends feel sorry for them. They say they are sorry and they have an idea. They say they can make a new spaceship with another box. They say they can find a friendly dog to be their mascot. They say they can share their oxygen and their helmets and their radios. They say they can all go to the moon together. + +Sara and Ben smile. They say thank you and they agree. They say they have the best friends ever. They say they are ready for their new adventure. They all go to find another box and a friendly dog. They all go to the moon and have fun. The end. +Sara and Ben were twins who loved to play on the beach. They liked to build sand castles, collect shells, and splash in the water. One day, they saw a beautiful tide pool with many colorful fish and crabs. They wanted to catch some and take them home. + +Sara said, "Let's get a bucket and fill it with water and fish. They will be our pets." + +Ben said, "No, let's not do that. The fish and crabs need to stay in the tide pool. That is their home. If we take them away, they will be sad and sick." + +Sara did not listen to Ben. She got a bucket and scooped up some water and fish. She ran to their car and put the bucket in the back seat. She was happy and proud of her catch. + +Ben followed Sara and saw what she did. He was angry and sad. He said, "Sara, you are being selfish and mean. You are hurting the fish and crabs. You are not respecting nature. You should let them go back to the tide pool." + +Sara did not want to let them go. She said, "No, they are mine. I caught them. They are beautiful and I want to keep them." + +Ben tried to reason with Sara, but she would not listen. He decided to do something. He waited until Sara was not looking, and then he took the bucket and ran back to the beach. He poured the water and fish back into the tide pool. He felt relieved and happy. + +Sara saw what Ben did and she was furious. She ran after him and shouted, "Ben, how could you do that? You are a bad brother. You stole my fish and crabs. Give them back to me." + +Ben said, "Sara, I did not steal them. I saved them. They belong to the tide pool, not to you. You should be sorry for what you did. You should learn to share and care for nature. That is the right thing to do." + +Sara realized that Ben was right. She felt ashamed and sorry for what she did. She said, "Ben, I am sorry. You are a good brother. You did the right thing. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. I should have let them stay in the tide pool. They are beautiful and they deserve to be free." + +Ben forgave Sara and hugged her. He said, "Sara, I love you. You are a good sister. You made a mistake, but you learned from it. I am proud of you. Let's go and watch the fish and crabs in the tide pool. They are beautiful and they are happy." + +Sara and Ben went back to the tide pool and watched the fish and crabs. They smiled and enjoyed the beauty of nature. They learned to let things be and to respect life. They had a wonderful day on the beach. +Tom and his mom are going to the market today. They want to buy some food for dinner. Tom likes the market. It is big and colorful and noisy. He sees many interesting things there. + +Before they go, they prepare a list of what they need. Mom writes the words and Tom draws the pictures. They need eggs, milk, bread, cheese, apples and carrots. Tom draws a happy face on the cheese. He likes cheese a lot. + +They put on their coats and shoes and walk to the market. They see many people and cars and dogs on the way. Tom says hello to everyone. He is a friendly boy. + +At the market, they find the things on their list. Mom pays the sellers and Tom puts the things in the bag. He helps his mom carry the bag. He is a strong boy. + +They also see some interesting things that are not on their list. They see a man playing a guitar and singing a song. They see a woman making balloons into different shapes. They see a boy selling lemonade and cookies. They stop and buy some. They are tasty. + +Tom and his mom have a fun time at the market. They go back home and make dinner together. They use the food they bought. They make scrambled eggs, cheese sandwiches, apple salad and carrot soup. They eat and talk and laugh. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big rose bush. The roses were red and pink and yellow. They smelled good. + +"Look, Lily, roses!" Tom said. He ran to the bush and picked a red rose. He gave it to Lily. "This is for you. You are my friend." + +"Thank you, Tom. You are my friend too." Lily said. She smiled and hugged Tom. She put the rose in her hair. + +They heard a loud noise. It was a firework. They looked up and saw many colors in the sky. It was a celebration. People were happy and clapping. + +"Wow, fireworks!" Lily said. She held Tom's hand. They watched the fireworks together. + +They were alert. They did not want to miss any firework. They oohed and aahed. They felt happy and warm. They had a rose and a friend. They had a celebration. +Lily liked to play with magnets. She had many magnets of different shapes and colors. She liked to stick them on the fridge and make pictures with them. She also liked to see what other things the magnets could stick to, like spoons and keys and cans. + +One day, Lily found a very fancy magnet in her mom's drawer. It was shiny and round and had a picture of a flower on it. Lily thought it was very pretty and wanted to play with it. She took it out of the drawer and ran to the fridge. + +But when she got to the fridge, she saw that her brother Max was already there. He was playing with his own magnets and making a train. He had used all the space on the fridge and there was no room for Lily's fancy magnet. + +Lily was angry. She wanted to put her fancy magnet on the fridge too. She tried to push Max's magnets away, but he stopped her. He said, "No, Lily, these are my magnets. You can't touch them. Go away!" + +Lily did not go away. She tried to sneak her fancy magnet on the fridge when Max was not looking. But Max saw her and grabbed her magnet. He said, "Hey, this is my magnet. Where did you get it? It's not yours. Give it back!" + +Lily and Max started to fight over the fancy magnet. They pulled and tugged and shouted. They did not hear their mom coming. She saw them fighting and was not happy. She said, "Stop it, both of you! What are you doing? Why are you fighting over a magnet?" + +Lily and Max stopped fighting and looked at their mom. They both said, "It's my magnet!" + +Their mom said, "No, it's not. It's my magnet. I use it to hold my notes on the fridge. You took it from my drawer without asking. That's not nice. You have to share your toys and respect each other's things. And you have to ask before you take something that's not yours. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They felt sorry for taking their mom's magnet and for fighting with each other. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We understand." + +Their mom said, "It's okay. I forgive you. But you have to put the magnet back in my drawer and play nicely with your own magnets. And next time, if you want to play with something that's not yours, you have to ask first. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Max said, "Yes, mom. We can do that." + +Their mom smiled and gave them a hug. She said, "Good. I love you both. Now, let's go and have some cookies." + +Lily and Max smiled and followed their mom. They learned their lesson. They decided to share their magnets and play together. They also decided to leave their mom's fancy magnet alone. They did not want to fight again or make their mom sad. They wanted to make her happy. They loved her too. +Tom and Mia like to play with their train. They have a big train with many cars and a loud whistle. They put the train on the floor and make it go around the room. + +One day, they have a new idea. They want to balance the train on a big book. They think it is funny to see the train go up and down on the book. They take turns to put the train on the book and watch it move. + +"Look, Mia, the train is balancing!" Tom says. He pushes the train gently and makes it go faster. + +"Wow, Tom, that is cool!" Mia says. She claps her hands and laughs. + +But then, the train goes too fast and falls off the book. It makes a loud noise and some cars break. Tom and Mia are sad. They like their train and do not want it to be broken. + +"I'm sorry, Mia, I pushed too hard," Tom says. He picks up the train and tries to fix it. + +"It's okay, Tom, it was an accident," Mia says. She helps him to put the cars back together. + +They hug and say they are sorry. Then they put the train back on the floor and play with it again. They decide not to balance the train on the book anymore. They think it is more fun to make the train go around the room. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They wanted to make an igloo, like the ones they saw in a book. They rolled big balls of snow and stacked them together. They left a hole for the door. + +"Look, we made an igloo!" Lily said. "It is very cold inside, but also cozy." + +"Can we go inside and pretend we are penguins?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, but we need to be careful. There might be a polar bear outside." Lily said. + +They crawled inside the igloo and wrapped themselves in a blanket. They made penguin noises and giggled. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. They peeked outside and saw a big, white, furry animal. It had sharp teeth and claws. It was a polar bear! + +"Help! Help!" Lily and Ben shouted. They were very scared. + +Their mom heard them and came running. She saw the polar bear and grabbed a broom. She waved it at the animal and yelled. + +"Go away, you big bully! Leave my kids alone!" + +The polar bear was startled and ran away. Lily and Ben ran out of the igloo and hugged their mom. + +"Mom, you saved us! Thank you!" they said. + +"You're welcome, my darlings. I'm glad you're safe. But why did you make an igloo in the first place?" mom asked. + +"We wanted to be penguins, mom. We saw them in a book. They live in igloos." Lily said. + +"Oh, I see. Well, penguins are very cute, but they don't live in igloos. They live in Antarctica, where it is much colder than here. And they don't have polar bears there. They have seals and whales and fish." mom said. + +"Really? Wow, that's amazing. Can you tell us more about penguins, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, I can. But first, let's go inside and have some hot chocolate. You must be freezing." mom said. + +They went inside and sat on the couch. Mom made them hot chocolate and read them a story about penguins. Lily and Ben listened and learned. They did not mention the polar bear again. They were happy and warm. They were not troubled anymore. +Ben liked to speed on his bike. He liked to go fast and feel the wind on his face. He did not like to stop at the red light or look for cars. He thought he was very brave and smart. + +One day, he saw a barber shop on the corner. He saw a man with brown hair sitting in a big chair. He saw a man with scissors cutting his hair. Ben was curious. He wanted to see what the barber did. He did not stop at the red light. He did not look for cars. He sped to the barber shop. + +"Hello, little boy," the barber said. "Do you want a haircut?" + +"No, thank you," Ben said. "I just want to watch." + +"Okay, but be careful," the barber said. "Don't touch anything. The scissors are sharp. They can hurt you." + +Ben nodded. He watched the barber cut the man's hair. He saw the scissors go snip, snip, snip. He saw the hair fall on the floor. He saw the man smile. Ben wanted to try. He reached for the scissors. He did not listen to the barber. He did not think of the danger. He grabbed the scissors. + +"Hey, stop!" the barber shouted. "Don't do that!" + +But it was too late. Ben cut his own hair. He cut it very short. He cut it very bad. He looked like a sheep. He felt a pain. He saw blood. He had cut his ear. He screamed. + +The barber ran to him. He took the scissors from him. He wrapped a cloth around his ear. He called his mom. He said he was sorry. + +Ben's mom came. She saw Ben's hair. She saw his ear. She was angry. She was sad. She scolded Ben. She took him to the doctor. She said he was foolish. She said he was naughty. + +Ben cried. He wished he had listened to the barber. He wished he had stopped at the red light. He wished he had not sped to the barber shop. He learned a lesson. He did not like to speed anymore. He did not like his hair. He did not like his ear. He had a bad day. He had a bad ending. +Tom and Lily were playing in the sand. They had a bucket and a spade each. They wanted to make a big castle with towers and walls. + +"Look, I made a door for the castle," Tom said, digging a hole with his spade. + +"That's good, Tom. But can you guess what I made?" Lily asked, pointing to a mound of sand. + +Tom looked at the mound. He saw something shiny sticking out of it. He walked over and pulled it out. It was a necklace with a star pendant. + +"Wow, Lily, where did you find this?" Tom asked, amazed. + +"I found it under the sand. I think it was buried by someone. Maybe a pirate or a princess," Lily said, smiling. + +"You are so clever, Lily. You found a treasure. Can I see it?" Tom asked, admiring the necklace. + +"Sure, Tom. You can see it. But we have to share it, okay? It's our treasure now," Lily said, putting the necklace around her neck. + +"Okay, Lily. We can share it. But we have to hide it from the others. They might want to take it from us," Tom said, looking around. + +"Okay, Tom. We can hide it in our castle. Come on, let's finish it. It will be the best castle ever," Lily said, grabbing her spade. + +Tom and Lily worked hard on their castle. They made it bigger and stronger. They hid the necklace in a secret chamber. They were very happy with their treasure. They did not know that the necklace belonged to their teacher, who had lost it in the sand. But that is another story. +Tommy likes to watch cartoons on TV. He likes the funny sounds and colors. He likes the animals that talk and play. He has a favorite cartoon. It is about a curious monkey and a man in a yellow hat. + +One day, Tommy sees a new cartoon. It is about a big truck that can move very fast. The truck has a loud horn and a shiny red color. Tommy thinks the truck is cool. He wants to see what the truck can do. + +He sits on the floor and watches the cartoon. He sees the truck move on the road, on the dirt, and on the bridge. He sees the truck help other cars and people. He sees the truck make friends with a dog and a bird. Tommy smiles and claps his hands. He likes the new cartoon. + +But then, something happens. The TV makes a strange noise and turns off. Tommy is sad. He wants to watch more of the truck cartoon. He looks at the TV and wonders what is wrong. He is curious. + +He gets up and walks to the TV. He sees a button on the side. He thinks maybe the button can turn the TV on again. He reaches for the button and pushes it. But nothing happens. He pushes it again and again. Still nothing. + +He feels frustrated. He wants to watch the truck cartoon. He does not understand why the TV does not work. He looks around and sees a cord behind the TV. He thinks maybe the cord is important. He pulls the cord and sees it come out of the wall. He thinks maybe he fixed the problem. He pushes the button again. But still nothing. + +He hears a voice behind him. It is his mom. She says, "Tommy, what are you doing? Why did you unplug the TV?" Tommy turns around and sees his mom. He feels scared. He knows he did something bad. He says, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to watch the truck cartoon. The TV stopped working. I was curious." + +His mom looks at him and sighs. She says, "Tommy, I know you like cartoons, but you can't touch the TV or the cord. You could hurt yourself or break the TV. You have to ask me or dad before you touch anything. Do you understand?" Tommy nods and says, "Yes, mom. I understand. I'm sorry." + +His mom hugs him and says, "It's okay, Tommy. I'm not mad at you. I'm glad you're curious, but you have to be careful. Come on, let's plug the TV back in and see if we can find the truck cartoon again. Maybe we can watch it together." Tommy smiles and says, "Okay, mom. Thank you. I love you." He follows his mom to the TV and hopes the truck cartoon is still on. He still likes the curious monkey, but he likes the big truck more. He thinks the truck is the coolest cartoon ever. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big box in the park. They opened the box and saw many things inside. There were books, clothes, balls, and a panda. + +"A panda!" Lily said. "I want to play with the panda!" + +"Me too!" Tom said. "Let's use the panda for our game!" + +They took the panda out of the box and hugged it. It was soft and fluffy. They decided to pretend that the panda was their pet. They gave it a name, a collar, and a bowl of water. + +"Hello, Panda!" Lily said. "You are our new friend. We will take good care of you." + +"Yes, Panda!" Tom said. "You are a regular panda, not a wild one. You will like living with us." + +They played with the panda for a long time. They took it for a walk, read it stories, and taught it tricks. They had a lot of fun with the panda. + +But then, they heard a voice from the box. + +"Hey, kids!" the voice said. "That's my panda! I was looking for it everywhere!" + +They looked inside the box and saw a man. He was wearing a hat, a coat, and a badge. He was a zookeeper. + +"Your panda?" Lily and Tom said. "But we found it in the box!" + +"I know, I know," the zookeeper said. "I was moving the panda to a new zoo, but the box fell off the truck. I'm sorry for the trouble. Can I have my panda back, please?" + +Lily and Tom felt sad. They liked the panda very much. They did not want to give it back. + +"But we love the panda!" Lily said. "Can we keep it, please?" + +"No, you can't," the zookeeper said. "The panda belongs to the zoo. It needs special food, care, and space. It's not a regular pet. It's a wild animal." + +Lily and Tom understood. They knew that the panda was not a regular toy. They wanted the panda to be happy and healthy. They hugged the panda goodbye and gave it back to the zookeeper. + +"Bye, Panda!" Lily and Tom said. "We will miss you!" + +"Bye, kids!" the panda said. "Thank you for playing with me!" + +The zookeeper thanked Lily and Tom for finding the panda. He put the panda back in the box and drove away. Lily and Tom waved at the panda until they could not see it anymore. + +They felt a little sad, but also happy. They had made a new friend, even if it was for a short time. They decided to visit the panda at the new zoo someday. They still had each other, and many other toys to play with. They smiled and went back to their game. +Lily liked to clap her hands when she was happy. She clapped when she saw her mom, when she played with her toys, when she sang a song. She also liked to wear her red shirt, because it was soft and bright. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw some other kids playing on the swings and slides. She wanted to join them, so she ran to them and said hello. But the other kids did not say hello back. They looked at Lily's red shirt and laughed. They said it was ugly and dirty. They said Lily was not healthy, because she clapped too much. + +Lily felt sad and hurt. She ran back to her mom and cried. Her mom hugged her and wiped her tears. She told Lily that her red shirt was beautiful and clean. She said that Lily was very healthy, because she clapped when she was happy. She said that clapping was good for the heart and the mind. She said that the other kids were mean and rude, and that they did not know how to be kind and friendly. + +Lily listened to her mom and felt better. She smiled and clapped her hands again. She decided that she did not want to play with the other kids, because they were not nice. She wanted to play with her mom, who loved her and made her happy. She learned that it was important to be yourself, and not to care what others think. She learned that happiness was the best medicine. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. Today they want to put on a show for their moms and dads. They have a big box, some hats, and a drum. + +Lily says, "I will be a princess. You will be a knight. We will sing a song and clap our hands." + +Ben says, "OK. But I need a sword. And a horse. And a helmet." + +Lily says, "You can use this stick for a sword. And this pillow for a horse. And this pot for a helmet." + +Ben says, "OK. But I don't like this pot. It is too big. And it hurts my hair." + +Lily says, "Don't be silly. It is a good pot. And your hair is fine. Come on, we have to get ready. The show will start soon." + +They put on their hats and their costumes. They practice their song and their claps. They are very happy and excited. + +They hear their moms and dads coming. They hide behind the box. They wait for the right moment. + +They jump out of the box and say, "Surprise! Welcome to our show!" + +They sing their song and clap their hands. They smile and bow. + +Their moms and dads clap and cheer. They say, "Bravo! You are amazing! We love your show!" + +Lily and Ben are very proud and happy. They hug each other and say, "We did it! We are the best!" + +They run to their moms and dads and give them kisses. They say, "Thank you for watching our show!" + +The end. +Anna and Ben were bored. They wanted to play outside, but it was too cold. Mom said they had to wear sweaters and hats and gloves. Anna and Ben did not like that. They wanted to wear their summer clothes and run in the sun. + +"Let's make something in the kitchen," Ben said. He had an idea. He took a big bowl and a spoon. He opened the fridge and the cabinets. He put many things in the bowl. He put milk and eggs and cheese and ketchup and jam and cereal and cookies and bananas and carrots. He stirred and stirred and stirred. + +"What are you doing?" Anna asked. She saw the bowl and made a face. It looked yucky. + +"I'm making a cake," Ben said. He smiled. He thought it looked yummy. + +"That's not a cake," Anna said. "That's a mess. You're crazy." + +"No, I'm not," Ben said. "You're crazy. You don't know how to make a cake. I do. Watch me." + +He took the bowl and put it in the oven. He turned the knob. He did not know what it meant. He waited for a few minutes. He opened the oven. Smoke came out. The bowl was black and burned. The kitchen smelled bad. + +"Ben, what did you do?" Mom shouted. She ran into the kitchen. She saw the bowl and the smoke and the mess. She was angry and scared. She turned off the oven and took out the bowl. She threw it in the trash. + +"Sorry, Mom," Ben said. He looked sad. He knew he did something wrong. + +"Sorry, Mom," Anna said. She looked sorry too. She did not help Ben, but she did not stop him either. + +Mom hugged them. She was not angry anymore. She was glad they were not hurt. + +"Next time, ask me before you use the oven," Mom said. "And don't put crazy things in a bowl. That's not how you make a cake. That's how you make a fire." + +"OK, Mom," Ben and Anna said. They learned their lesson. + +"Let's go outside," Mom said. "It's not so cold now. But you still have to wear your sweaters and hats and gloves." + +"OK, Mom," Ben and Anna said. They put on their warm clothes. They went outside. They played in the yard. They forgot about the cake. They were not bored anymore. They had fun. +Tim and Sam are best friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks of different colors and sizes. Tim has a red car that can speed very fast. Sam has a blue truck that has a big body and can carry many things. + +One day, they decide to have a race with their cars and trucks. They make a track with chalk on the sidewalk. They draw a start line and a finish line. They say, "Ready, set, go!" and push their cars and trucks along the track. + +Tim's red car speeds ahead of Sam's blue truck. Tim is happy and thinks he will win the race. But then, he sees a big rock on the track. He tries to avoid it, but it is too late. His red car hits the rock and flips over. Tim is sad and says, "Oh no, my car is broken!" + +Sam sees what happens and stops his blue truck. He runs to help Tim. He says, "Don't worry, Tim, I have a dependable truck. It can carry your car and you. Come on, let's go to the finish line together." He puts Tim's car and Tim on his truck and drives to the finish line. + +Tim and Sam are both happy and hug each other. They say, "We are both winners, because we are best friends. We help each other and share our cars and trucks." They smile and play some more. +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play together. One day, they went to the park with their moms. There was a big slide, a swing, and a merry-go-round. Lily and Sam wanted to try them all. + +They saw a boy with a red hat and a blue shirt. He had a ticket in his hand. The ticket was for the merry-go-round. Lily and Sam did not have a ticket. They asked the boy if they could share his ticket. The boy said no. He said he wanted to ride the merry-go-round by himself. He said he did not like to share. He said he did not want to be friends with Lily and Sam. + +Lily and Sam felt sad. They thought the boy was terrible. They went to the slide and the swing. They had fun together. They saw a girl with a yellow dress and a green bow. She had a ticket in her hand. The ticket was for the popcorn stand. Lily and Sam liked popcorn. They asked the girl if they could share her ticket. The girl said yes. She said she liked to share. She said she wanted to be friends with Lily and Sam. + +Lily and Sam felt happy. They thought the girl was nice. They went to the popcorn stand with the girl. They introduced themselves. The girl said her name was Mia. They shared the popcorn and talked. They had more fun together. They saw the boy with the red hat and the blue shirt. He was still on the merry-go-round. He looked bored and lonely. He had no friends. + +Lily and Sam learned a lesson. They learned that sharing is good. They learned that being nice is better than being terrible. They learned that having friends is more fun than having things. They were glad they met Mia. They were glad they were friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved music and always danced whenever he heard a song. One day, he saw a band playing in the park. They had unusual instruments like a big drum and a shiny trumpet. Timmy didn't know what kind of music they played, but he liked the sound. + +He went closer to the band and asked, "Can I join your band?" The band members smiled and said, "Of course, you can!" Timmy was so happy and he knew he would have a lot of fun playing with them. + +They started playing and Timmy played the tambourine. It was his first time playing in a band, but he knew he was doing a good job because everyone was clapping and dancing. Timmy was proud of himself and he knew he wanted to be a musician when he grew up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved when it rained because she could jump in puddles and splash around. One day, it rained so much that the river near her house overflowed. Her family had to leave their regular house and stay with her grandparents. + +Even though they had to leave their home, they still celebrated because they were safe with their family. Lily's grandma made her favorite cookies and they all played games together. The rain continued for a few more days, but they didn't mind because they were together and having fun. + +Finally, the rain stopped and they were able to go back to their regular house. Lily was happy to be home, but she would always remember the time they celebrated with her grandparents during the rainy days. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to play outside and run around in the grass. One day, Max saw a cat across the street. Max ran over to say hello, but the cat didn't want to be friends. The cat hissed and scratched at Max. + +Max was sad and confused. He didn't understand why the cat was being so rude. Max's owner, Sarah, saw what happened and came over to comfort Max. "Don't worry, Max," Sarah said. "Some cats are just like that. But you're a good dog and you shouldn't let one mean cat discourage you." + +Sarah put a collar on Max and they went for a walk. Max felt better with Sarah by his side. As they walked, they saw a little girl who was scared of dogs. "Don't be afraid," Sarah said. "Max is a friendly dog and he won't hurt you." The little girl smiled and petted Max's soft fur. Max wagged his tail happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat yummy snacks. One day, her mommy told her that it was time to celebrate her birthday. Lily was so excited! + +Mommy went to the store to buy some decorations and a cake. When she came back, Lily helped her put up balloons and streamers. Mommy also marked the table with a special tablecloth and plates. + +Soon, Lily's friends came over to the party. They played games and ate cake. Lily was very happy that her friends were available to come to her party. They all sang "Happy Birthday" and blew out the candles. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max. Max had big, black boots that he loved to wear. One day, Max went on a walk in the forest. He stumbled over a rock and fell down. Max looked at his boot and saw a big hole. He felt sad because he loved his boots so much. Suddenly, Max heard a fierce growl. He looked up and saw a big, brown bear! Max ran as fast as he could, but his boot was too damaged to run well. Luckily, Max's mom came to rescue him and scared the bear away. Max learned to be careful and to watch his step so he wouldn't stumble again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved horses and had a big collection of toy horses. One day, she decided to go to the stable to see real horses. + +When she got there, she saw a big horse named Max. Max was very dizzy and kept walking in circles. Lily felt sad for Max and wanted to help him. She asked the stable owner what was wrong with Max. + +The owner said Max had eaten too much hay and was feeling dizzy. Lily had an idea! She went back home and collected some carrots. She brought them back to the stable and gave them to Max. Max ate the carrots and started feeling better. Lily was happy that she could help Max and make him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird. The blue bird had a file that he liked to play with. One day, the blue bird saw a red bird. The red bird wanted the file, but the blue bird did not want to share. + +The red bird tried to take the file, but the blue bird said no. The two birds started to fight over the file. They flew around in circles, trying to win the file. + +Finally, the blue bird won the file. He was happy and flew away with it. The red bird was sad, but he knew he could find another toy to play with. The blue bird was happy to have his file all to himself. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved watching movies, especially cartoons. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the cinema to watch a new movie. Timmy was so excited! + +During the movie, Timmy noticed a boy sitting next to him. The boy was smelly and kept making loud noises. Timmy didn't like it, so he told the boy to stop. But the boy didn't listen and continued to be smelly and loud. + +After the movie, Timmy and his mom went to the restroom. The smelly boy followed them and started to slap Timmy. Timmy's mom tried to stop the boy, but he was too strong. Timmy ended up with a big bruise on his face. + +Timmy was sad and didn't want to go to the movies anymore. His mom promised to take him to the park instead. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the forest. One day, while he was playing, he found a spear on the ground. The spear was very tough and sharp. + +Timmy's friend, Lily, came to play with him. Timmy wanted to show her the spear he found. "Look Lily, I found a spear!" Timmy said. "Wow, that's cool!" Lily replied. + +But then, Timmy remembered that the spear could be dangerous. He decided to offer it to his dad, who knew how to handle it safely. "Dad, I found a spear in the forest. Do you want it?" Timmy asked. His dad was happy and proud of Timmy for being responsible. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be responsible and make good choices, even when we find something cool or interesting. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They played on the swings and the slide. Lily said, "Mommy, this is boring. I want to go home." But her mommy said, "No, we just got here. Let's play more." + +Lily saw a boy playing with a ball. She asked him if she could play too. The boy said no and pushed her. Lily fell down and hurt herself. Her mommy came to help her up and asked if she was okay. Lily said, "I know I don't want to play anymore. I just want to go home." + +On the way home, Lily's mommy asked her what happened at the park. Lily told her about the boy who didn't want to play with her and pushed her. Her mommy said, "That's not very nice. But you know what? We can come back another day and maybe there will be nicer kids to play with." + +But when they got home, Lily's leg hurt more and more. Her mommy took her to the hospital and the doctor said she had broken her leg. Lily had to wear a cast and couldn't play for a long time. She felt sad and bored at home, but she knew she had to be careful so she wouldn't fall again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and brought her favorite bag with her. It was a pink bag with sparkly stars on it. + +While she was playing on the swings, a big dog came up to her and took her bag away! Lily started to weep because she loved her bag so much. + +Her mommy saw what happened and went to talk to the dog's owner. The owner said that the bag was interesting to the dog and he didn't mean to take it. + +In the end, the dog's owner gave Lily a new bag and the dog got a treat. Lily was happy again and went back to playing on the swings. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the gym with her friends. One day, Lily was trying to balance on a beam when she fell off and bumped her knee. + +Her friend, Tom, saw her fall and came over to help. "Are you okay?" he asked with a worried look. + +Lily shook her head and said, "My knee hurts." Tom looked around and saw a clear bandage in his bag. "Here, let me help you," he said as he put the bandage on her knee. + +"Thank you," Lily said with a smile. "Now, let's go play again!" And they went back to the gym to play and balance on the beams together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and go on adventures. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her carry some groceries from the car to the house. Timmy was happy to help his mom, so he carried a bag of apples and a bottle of milk. + +As Timmy and his mom walked to the house, they saw an enormous dog in their yard. Timmy was scared, but his mom told him not to worry and to place the groceries down gently. The dog came closer and Timmy's mom said, "Hello there, big dog! You are so friendly." The dog wagged its tail and licked Timmy's hand. + +Timmy was no longer scared and he said, "Mom, can we keep the dog? He can carry my toys on our adventures!" Timmy's mom smiled and said, "We will have to ask the owner first, but that is a great idea!" Timmy was so excited and couldn't wait for more adventures with his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she was playing with her favorite teddy bear when she accidentally knocked over a vase. The vase broke into many pieces and scared her. + +Her mom came running into the room and saw what had happened. She asked Lily if she was okay and if she had hurt herself. Lily said she was okay, but she was sad because she broke the vase. + +Her mom told her not to worry and that they could save the flowers that were in the vase. She took the flowers out and put them in a cushion to keep them safe. Lily was happy that the flowers were okay and said, "Mom, you're so tasty at saving things!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special treasure box that she loved to keep her toys in. One day, she accidentally broke the lock on her treasure box and couldn't open it anymore. She was very sad because she couldn't play with her toys. + +Her mom saw how sad she was and decided to help her. She was very polite and asked Lily if she could take the treasure box to a special place where it could be restored. Lily was very happy and said yes. + +A few days later, her mom returned with the treasure box. She was able to open it again and Lily was so happy to see all of her toys inside. She gave her mom a big hug and thanked her for being so polite and helping her with her treasure box. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a white dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a pretty butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. Then, something strange happened. The sky turned dark and it started to rain. Lily ran under a big tree to stay dry. After a while, the rain stopped and the sun came out. Lily saw a rainbow in the sky and felt happy again. She went home with her white dress and told her mom about the rainbow. Her mom smiled and gave her a warm hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and watch TV all day. But her mom always told her that she needs to exercise and eat healthy food to stay fit and healthy. But Lily didn't listen and kept eating candy and watching TV. + +One day, Lily started to feel sick and her brain didn't work properly. She couldn't remember things and she felt very tired. Her mom took her to the doctor, and the doctor said that Lily needs to exercise and eat healthy food to make her brain work properly again. + +Lily learned her lesson and started to eat healthy food and exercise every day. She felt much better and her brain started to work properly again. From then on, Lily knew that it's important to take care of her body and mind to stay fit and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and look at herself in the mirror. One day, Lily's mom bought her a new dress and asked her to try it on in front of the mirror. + +Lily was so excited to see herself in the pretty dress, but she couldn't reach the mirror. She tried to jump, but she was too short. "Mommy, can you please pull the mirror down for me?" Lily asked. + +But her mom was busy and told her to be patient. Lily didn't want to wait, so she decided to try to pull the mirror down herself. She pulled and pulled, but it wouldn't budge. Suddenly, she heard a loud crash and the mirror fell to the ground, breaking into a million pieces. + +Lily's mom rushed in and saw what had happened. "Lily, you should have been more patient and waited for me to help you," she said. Lily felt sad and knew she had made a mistake. But her mom hugged her and told her it was okay, and they cleaned up the broken pieces together. From that day on, Lily learned to be patient and ask for help when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her dolls and toys. One day, she met a woman who looked very sad and gloomy. + +Lily asked the woman, "Why do you look so sad?" + +The woman replied, "I lost my cat and I can't find her." + +Lily wanted to help the woman, so she pretended to be a detective and looked for the cat. They searched all over the neighborhood, but they couldn't find the cat. + +Sadly, the woman had to go home without her cat. Lily felt bad that they couldn't find the cat, but she promised to keep looking. As the woman walked away, Lily realized that she had lost her own toy bunny. She started to cry and wished the woman had found her cat so they could both be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big festival in the town. Everyone was happy and excited. The sun was shining and it was a dry day. People were dancing and singing. + +A little girl named Lily wanted to join in the fun. She saw a group of children playing a game where they had to stretch their arms and legs. Lily wanted to play too, so she joined them. + +Lily had so much fun playing the game with the other children. She felt happy and proud of herself for being able to stretch her arms and legs too. When the festival ended, Lily went home with a big smile on her face, feeling happy and tired from all the fun she had. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her grandma. One day, they decided to make a pie. Lily's grandma said, "Let's make a blackberry pie, it's our favorite!" + +Lily helped her grandma pick the blackberries and put them in the pie. They put it in the oven to cook. While they waited, Lily's little brother came in and wanted to play with the pie. He accidentally knocked it on the floor and it broke into pieces. + +Lily was sad and her grandma was angry. But then they looked at each other and started to laugh. "It's okay," said Lily's grandma, "We can make another pie. And this time, we'll make sure it's safe from little brothers!" So they made another pie and it was delicious. They all sat down and ate it together, happy and full. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an ugly jug that she loved very much. One day, she was playing with her jug when her friend, Timmy, came to visit. + +"Wow, Lily, that jug is really ugly," Timmy said. + +"I know, but I love it," Lily replied. + +"Why do you love it?" Timmy asked. + +"It's special to me," Lily said. "It's been in my family for a long time and it reminds me of my grandma." + +Timmy thought for a moment and then said, "I understand. Even though it's ugly, it has a special meaning to you. That's what's important." + +Lily smiled and hugged her jug. "Yes, it's important to me. It will remain special to me forever." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw with chalk on the sidewalk. One day, his friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to draw with Timmy, but Timmy disagreed. He wanted to draw alone. + +Billy felt sad, but he didn't say anything. Timmy noticed that Billy was sad and said, "I'm sorry, Billy. You can draw with me." Billy smiled and they drew pictures together with their chalk. They had so much fun! From that day on, Timmy and Billy drew pictures together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. The castle was very old, it was ancient. The castle had a big drain. The drain was where the water went when it rained. The king and queen lived in the castle. They were very happy to be there. One day, the drain got blocked and the water couldn't go away. The king and queen were very worried. They called a man to come and fix the drain. The man came and fixed the drain. The king and queen were very happy. They thanked the man and gave him a big cake. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mother. They had a picnic and played on the swings. + +Suddenly, Lily's mother noticed that the sky was getting dark. She said to Lily, "I recommend we go home now before it starts raining." + +Lily agreed and they quickly packed up their things. As they were walking home, Lily's mother noticed that Lily's shoes were very dirty. She said, "Lily, your shoes are very dirty. We need to clean them when we get home so they are clear again." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mommy." They walked home quickly and just as they got inside, it started to rain. They were happy to be inside and safe from the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little puppy named Max. Max loved to play and run around in the park with his friends. One day, Max's owner told him that he needed to go for an exam at the vet. Max didn't know what an exam was, but he followed his owner to the vet's office. + +Inside the office, Max saw a big doctor who looked at him and said, "Hello little puppy, let's see how you're doing." The doctor checked Max's ears, eyes, and teeth. Max was a little scared, but he was brave and didn't bark. + +After the exam, Max and his owner went home. Max felt a little tired, but he was happy that he was healthy. Suddenly, Max noticed that his toy bone had shrunk! He couldn't believe it. He barked and told his owner, "My bone shrunk! Look, look!" His owner smiled and said, "Don't worry Max, we can get you a bigger one." Max wagged his tail and felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play by the river with her friends. One day, Lily found a sweet candy on the ground. She was so happy and ate it all up. But then, she felt sick and realized it wasn't a good idea to eat candy from the ground. + +Lily's mom noticed she wasn't feeling well and asked her what happened. Lily told her about the candy and her mom explained that it's important to be careful and not eat things that are not clean. Lily felt sad and wanted to return the candy to where she found it, so no one else would eat it. + +Lily learned that it's important to make good choices and be responsible. She also learned that the river is a special place and we should always take care of it. From that day on, Lily made sure to only eat clean and healthy treats. And she always returned things to where they belonged. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor named Jack. Jack loved to sail on his boat and see all the fishies in the sea. One day, Jack got very hungry and wanted something yummy to eat. He searched and searched, but he couldn't find anything to eat on his boat. + +Suddenly, he saw a big island in the distance. He felt an urge to go there and see if he could find something to eat. So, he sailed his boat to the island. When he got there, he found lots of fruits and vegetables that were very yummy. He ate and ate until he was full. + +After he was done eating, Jack sailed back to his boat and continued his journey. He was happy that he followed his urge and found something yummy to eat on the island. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a little boy who looked very confused. He didn't know where to go or what to do. + +Lily's mom told her to go over and point the way to the slide. Lily was happy to help and showed the boy where to go. He smiled and thanked her. Lily felt proud that she could help someone. + +Later, Lily wanted to play on the swings, but there was a big sign that said "No Swinging Allowed." She was sad and didn't understand why she couldn't swing. Her mom explained that the sign was there to permit everyone to be safe and not get hurt. + +Lily learned that sometimes rules are made to keep us safe and it's important to help others when they are confused. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her that she had a surprise gift for her. Lily was very excited to see what it was. + +The next day, Lily went to the park with her friends. While they were playing, Lily saw her mom walking towards her with a big bag. Lily was embarrassed because she didn't want her friends to see her getting a gift from her mom. But when her mom gave her the gift, Lily's face lit up with joy. It was a beautiful doll that she had always wanted. + +From that day on, Lily was never embarrassed to receive gifts from her mom. She realized that gifts are special and should be appreciated. And every time she played with her new doll, she remembered the happy day when she received it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys, but one day she found a special rock. The rock was very heavy, and Lily wanted to show it to her friends at the park. + +When she got to the park, Lily saw a boy playing with a ball. She asked him to play with her, but he was rude and said no. Lily felt sad and went to sit on a bench. She held the rock in her lap and looked at it. Suddenly, the rock began to glow! Lily was amazed and happy. + +But then, the boy who had been rude came over and tried to take the rock from Lily. They started to argue and fight over the rock. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. Just when things were getting really bad, the rock glowed even brighter and made a loud noise. The boy was so surprised that he let go of the rock, and it fell to the ground. When Lily picked it up, it was light as a feather! The boy apologized for being rude and they all played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to festivals with her family. One day, she saw a man who looked very sad. She wanted to help him feel better, so she went over to him and gave him a big hug. + +The man smiled and thanked Lily for her compassionate heart. He told her that he was sad because he couldn't find his dog. Lily wanted to help him find his dog, so she started looking around the festival. + +After a while, Lily saw a dog that looked just like the one the man described. She went back to the man and told him she found his dog. The man was so happy and grateful that he gave Lily a big hug and a balloon. Lily was very happy that she could help someone in need. From that day on, Lily always looked for ways to help others at festivals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain, even though her mom told her not to. One day, Lily went outside to play in the rain and got very wet. When she came back inside, her mom told her to change her clothes so she wouldn't get sick. + +Lily ignored her mom and didn't change her clothes. The next day, Lily got sick and had to go to the doctor. Her mom told her that she had to pay attention to what she said and not be ignorant. Lily learned her lesson and promised to listen to her mom from then on. + +Sadly, Lily's sickness got worse and she had to stay in the hospital. Her mom was very sad and wished that Lily had listened to her. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and take care of yourself, or you might end up paying the price. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved spaghetti. She ate it every day for lunch and dinner. One day, her mom asked her, "Lily, do you want spaghetti for dinner tonight?" Lily replied, "Yes, please! Spaghetti is my favorite!" + +Later that day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy spaghetti noodles, but they were all out. Lily was sad and didn't know what to choose for dinner. Then, her mom suggested they try making homemade pizza instead. Lily was hesitant at first, but her mom promised it would be perfect. + +They went home and made the pizza together. Lily helped put the toppings on and they put it in the oven. When it was done, they took it out and it smelled delicious. Lily took a bite and realized that her mom was right - it was perfect! She was glad she chose to try something new instead of being stuck on spaghetti. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes it's good to try new things and not always choose the same thing. You might find something else that is just as perfect. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the trees and flowers. One day, she found a shiny ashtray on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mommy! I found something!" Lily said. + +Her mom looked at the ashtray and said, "Wow, that's rare! We should keep it safe." Lily was happy to hear that. She put the ashtray on the table and admired it. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. She saw the ashtray and said, "What is that?" Lily said, "It's an ashtray. My mom said it's rare." Her friend thought it was cool and they played with their toys next to the shiny ashtray. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his room. Timmy didn't want to clean up his stuff, so he started to play with his toys instead. + +After a while, Timmy's mom came back and saw that his room was still messy. She asked him why he didn't clean up and Timmy didn't know what to say. He guessed that he was too busy playing with his toys. + +Timmy's mom told him that he needed to clean up his stuff before he could play again. Timmy thought it was a crazy idea, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. So, he started to pick up his toys and put them away. It wasn't as fun as playing, but Timmy felt proud when he finished. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny wanted to climb up a big tree to get some yummy honey. But, he couldn't reach the honey because the tree was too tall. Benny tried and tried, but he couldn't do it. He started to struggle. + +Suddenly, Benny saw a friendly squirrel who was climbing up a ladder. The ladder was just the right size for Benny. The squirrel saw Benny struggling and offered to help. Benny climbed up the ladder and reached the honey. He was so happy and thanked the friendly squirrel. From that day on, Benny and the squirrel were good friends and helped each other whenever they struggled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, while she was playing, she saw a big problem. Her toy car was stuck in a hole in the ground. She tried and tried to get it out, but she couldn't. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I have a problem. My car is stuck in a hole." Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can solve this problem together." They went outside and her mom got some oil. She put the oil around the car and it came out of the hole easily. + +Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! You solved the problem!" Her mom smiled and said, "It was just an ordinary problem. But we solved it together." From that day on, Lily knew that if she had a problem, she could always ask for help and they could solve it together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved the sea and always wished to ride a boat. One day, his parents bought him a new boat as a gift. Timmy was so happy and couldn't wait to ride it. + +He went to the sea and started to ride his new boat. But after some time, he realized that his boat was not working well. The boat stopped in the middle of the sea, and Timmy didn't know what to do. He was scared and started to cry. + +Luckily, a kind fisherman arrived on his boat and saw Timmy in trouble. He helped Timmy and his new boat to reach the shore safely. Timmy was grateful and thanked the fisherman for his help. From that day, Timmy learned that it's always good to ask for help when in trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. He would hop around the garden looking for the biggest and juiciest carrot he could find. One day, Benny found a really smelly carrot. It smelled so bad that Benny didn't want to eat it. Instead, he decided to write a letter to the other bunnies warning them about the smelly carrot. Benny wrote the letter and left it on a big rock in the middle of the garden. The other bunnies read the letter and were very grateful to Benny for warning them about the smelly carrot. From that day on, Benny was known as the smartest bunny in the garden. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. Their names were Bear and Bunny. They loved to play together, but one day they had a big fight. Bunny was angry because Bear ate all the carrots, and Bear was angry because Bunny ate all the honey. They didn't talk for a long time. + +One day, they both saw a beautiful purple flower in the field. They both wanted to smell it, but they were too angry to share. Suddenly, a butterfly came and sat on the flower. Bear and Bunny looked at each other and smiled. They both loved butterflies and wanted to see it up close. + +They decided to unite and watch the butterfly together. They forgot about their fight and played happily all day. They even shared some carrots and honey. From that day on, they were best friends again and never fought over food again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to jump on his bed. His mommy told him to be careful, but he didn't listen. One day, Timmy was jumping so high that he hit his head on the ceiling. It hurt a lot, but he didn't scream. + +Timmy's mommy decided it was time for him to get a new mattress. She took him to the store and let him pick out his favorite one. Timmy was so happy and couldn't wait to jump on it. His mommy warned him to be careful again, but he didn't listen. + +That night, Timmy was jumping on his new mattress when suddenly, the bed frame broke and the mattress fell on top of him. He screamed and cried for his mommy. She came running, but it was too late. Timmy was hurt badly and had to go to the hospital. From then on, Timmy always listened to his mommy's warnings to be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went on a trip to the park with her mom and dad. They had a picnic and played games. Lily met a new friend named Sarah. Her mom introduced them to each other. + +Lily and Sarah played together and had a lot of fun. They laughed and ran around. They even went on a swing together. Lily was happy that her trip was successful because she made a new friend. + +But then, it was time to go home. Lily said goodbye to Sarah and promised to come back to the park soon. As they were walking away, Lily realized she left her favorite toy behind. She told her parents and they went back to look for it, but it was gone. Lily was sad and cried all the way home. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck coming to load up all the trees in the forest. Teddy and his friends were scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud boom! It was the sound of war. Teddy knew they had to hide. They ran into a small cave and waited until the war was over. When they came out, they saw that the truck was gone and the forest was empty. Teddy and his friends were sad, but they knew they had each other. + +From that day on, Teddy and his friends worked hard to plant new trees and make their forest beautiful again. They learned that even though bad things can happen, they can always work together to make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a big, tall lion. He liked to roar very loudly. One day, he was walking in the forest and he saw a trap. He didn't know what it was, so he asked a little bird. + +"What's that?" he asked the bird. + +"It's a trap," the bird replied. + +"What's a trap?" asked the lion. + +"It's something that catches animals," said the bird. + +"Oh no!" cried the lion. "I don't want to get trapped!" + +"Don't worry," said the bird. "Just be careful where you step." + +The lion thanked the bird and continued on his way, roaring happily. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown bear. He had big ears that could hear everything in the forest. One day, the bear was walking in the forest when he saw a little bird sitting on a branch. The bird was shivering and looked very uncomfortable. + +The bear felt sad for the little bird and wanted to help. He let the bird come and sit on his big, comfortable ear. The bird felt much better and was no longer cold. The bear was happy that he could help the little bird and they became friends. + +From that day on, the bear and the bird would play together in the forest. The bird would sit on the bear's ear and they would go on adventures together. They were both very happy and knew that they could always count on each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat mints, they were his favorite candy. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a mint to eat. Timmy put the mint in his mouth and started to chew. But the mint was too big and he struggled to swallow it. + +Timmy's mom saw him struggling and came over to help. She patted his back and the mint finally went down. Timmy was happy he could eat his favorite candy again. + +Later that day, Timmy and his mom went for a walk. They saw a big mountain in the distant. Timmy thought it looked like a giant mint. He wished he could climb the mountain and find a giant mint to eat. But the mountain was too far away and they had to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog named Freddy. Freddy loved to jump and play with his frog friends in the pond. One day, he saw a little bird who had fallen from her nest. The bird was crying and couldn't fly. Freddy wanted to help her, but he didn't know how. + +He asked his friend, a kind rabbit named Benny, for help. "Can you help me save this bird?" asked Freddy. "Of course," said Benny, "I will kneel down and see if I can fix her wing." Benny carefully fixed the bird's wing and she was able to fly again. + +Freddy was so happy that he gave Benny a big hug. "Thank you for helping me save the bird. You are not selfish like some animals," said Freddy. Benny smiled and replied, "It's always good to help others in need. That's what friends do." From that day on, Freddy and Benny became the best of friends and always helped each other whenever they could. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while they were playing, they saw a huge angel statue. + +Lily's friend asked, "What is that big thing?" + +Lily replied, "It's an angel. It's so big!" + +Her friend said, "I don't know what an angel is." + +Lily explained, "An angel is a special friend that watches over us. There are a number of them in the sky." + +Her friend was amazed and said, "Wow! I want to be friends with an angel too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the fields and play with his friends. One day, Benny's friend told him about a mysterious cave that was nearby. Benny became curious and wanted to explore the cave. However, his mother warned him not to go inside because it could be dangerous. + +Benny couldn't stop worrying about what could be inside the cave. He thought about it all day and night. Finally, Benny decided to go inside the cave even though he knew it was a bad idea. As he hopped inside the cave, he saw a shiny object. It was a beautiful crystal that sparkled in the light. + +Benny was so happy to have found the crystal, but then he realized that he had disobeyed his mother and put himself in danger. He learned that it's important to listen to those who care about us and to not let our curiosity lead us into trouble. From then on, Benny promised to always be a good bunny and to never worry his mother again. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy named Jack. Jack had an idea to go on an adventure, so he packed his bag with toys and snacks. He went outside and walked into the woods. + +As he was walking, Jack saw a big, scary bear. The bear growled and Jack got scared. But Jack remembered he was brave, so he tried to scare the bear away with a loud noise. + +But the bear didn't go away. Instead, it chased Jack and caught him. Jack's idea to go on an adventure turned out to be a bad idea. He wished he had stayed home and played with his toys instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her daddy very much. One day, they went for a walk in the forest. Suddenly, they saw a big, disgusting spider. Lily trembled with fear, but her daddy said, "Don't worry, I'll protect you." They continued their walk, holding hands, until they reached a beautiful meadow. There, they had a picnic and enjoyed the sunshine. Lily felt safe and happy with her daddy by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little piggy who lived on a farm. The piggy was very happy and humble because he had lots of friends. One day, the piggy heard a loud noise coming from the farm. He went to see what was happening and saw that a big bad wolf was trying to come into the farm. + +The little piggy was scared and didn't know what to do. He quickly ran to tell his friends about the wolf. Together, they came up with a plan to keep the wolf away. They built a strong fence around the farm and made sure it was locked tight. + +The wolf tried to come into the farm again, but he couldn't get through the fence. The little piggy and his friends were safe and happy on their humble farm. From that day on, they always made sure to keep their farm secure so that no bad wolves could come and bother them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she was playing with her toys when her ball went rolling down the hill. She ran after it but fell and hurt her knee. + +"Ouch! That hurts," cried Lily. + +Her friend, Timmy, came over and saw that she was hurt. "Are you okay?" he asked. + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, I hurt my knee." + +Timmy said, "I'm sorry that happened. Let's go sit in the sun and make it better." + +They sat in the sun and Lily's knee started to feel better. The sun shone so bright and they had fun playing together. They were happy to be friends and have fun in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her favorite toy was a big red ball. She played with it every day, throwing it up in the air and catching it. + +One day, Lily was playing with her ball near a shelf. She accidentally threw the ball too high and it landed on the shelf. She tried to reach it, but she was too small. She felt sad and tired. + +But then, her mom came to help her. She lifted her up and Lily was able to reach the ball. She was so happy and she hugged her mom. She realized that it was important to ask for help when she needed it. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to be careful when playing near the shelf. She didn't want to accidentally release her ball again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a ball that she liked to roll around in the grass. One day, she found a long thread and she thought it was very pretty. She decided to roll the thread around the ball to make it look even more lively. + +As she was rolling the thread, she saw a butterfly flying nearby. The butterfly was also very lively and colorful. Lily wanted to catch the butterfly, but it was too fast. She decided to roll the ball with the thread after the butterfly, hoping to catch it. + +The butterfly flew higher and higher, but Lily kept rolling the ball and the thread. Suddenly, the ball hit a rock and the thread broke. The ball stopped rolling and the butterfly flew away. Lily was sad, but she learned that sometimes things don't go as planned. She picked up her ball and went home, hoping to find another lively adventure tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a funny little monkey. He liked to jump and play all day. One day, he found a bottle on the ground. The monkey picked up the bottle and started to clap his hands. He was so happy to find the bottle! The monkey played with the bottle all day long, clapping and having fun. When it was time for bed, the monkey hugged his bottle and fell asleep with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, Lily was scared of the dark and wanted to find her flashlight. She looked under her bed and in her toy box, but she couldn't find it. Suddenly, she heard a funny noise coming from her closet. + +Lily slowly walked over to her closet and opened the door. She saw her flashlight on the shelf and reached up to grab it. But then, she saw a little mouse hiding behind the flashlight. The mouse looked at her and spoke in a tiny voice, "Hello, Lily!" + +Lily was surprised to hear the mouse speak, but she didn't feel scared anymore. She thought it was funny that a mouse could talk. She giggled and said, "Hi, little mouse! You're funny!" The mouse smiled and ran away, leaving Lily alone in her room with her flashlight. From that night on, Lily was never scared of the dark again. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Benny. Benny loved to take pictures with his camera. One day, Benny went to the park to take pictures of the flowers and trees. + +While Benny was taking pictures, he saw a little girl named Lily. Lily asked, "Can I take pictures with your big camera?" Benny said, "Yes, you can! I enjoy sharing my camera with others." + +Lily took some pictures of the birds and butterflies. She was very happy and said, "Thank you, Benny! Your camera is so big and cool!" Benny smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you enjoyed using my camera." From that day on, Benny and Lily became good friends and took pictures together often. +Once upon a time, there was a penguin named Pete. Pete was frightened because he had never seen a big storm before. He didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, Pete's mom knew how to prepare for the storm. She told Pete to go inside their igloo and stay safe. She also gave him some fish to eat while he waited for the storm to pass. + +Pete was still scared, but he felt better knowing that his mom had prepared him for the storm. He watched as the wind blew and the snow fell outside. Eventually, the storm passed and Pete was happy to see that everything was okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain, but her mom said it was too dangerous. One day, Lily snuck outside when her mom wasn't looking. She was having so much fun playing in the rain, but then she noticed her favorite toy had disappeared. She looked everywhere for it, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily was sad and started to cry. Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. It was her mom! "Don't worry, Lily. I found your toy and it's safe and dry inside. Let's go inside and have some nice hot chocolate to warm up." + +Lily was so happy that her toy was found and that she could have a nice treat with her mom. From then on, Lily knew that she should always listen to her mom and not sneak outside in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures with lots of colors. One day, she drew an amazing picture of a flower with lots of petals. She was so proud of it that she wanted to print it out and show it to her family. + +Lily's mom helped her print the picture and it came out just right. Lily was so happy that she gave her mom a big hug and said, "I love you, Mommy!" Her mom hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Lily. Your picture is amazing!" Lily smiled and felt very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the forest near his house. One day, he found a big pine cone on the ground. He picked it up and held it in his hand. + +Timmy was feeling cheerful as he walked through the forest, looking for a good place to play. He saw a big hill and decided to climb it. When he got to the top, he saw a big rock that he wanted to push. But it was too heavy for him. + +Timmy remembered the pine cone in his hand and had an idea. He put the pine cone under the rock and pushed it with all his might. The rock moved and Timmy was very happy. He knew he was strong and could do anything he put his mind to. From that day on, Timmy always carried a pine cone with him, just in case he needed a little help. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe. He had long legs and a long neck. One day, he went for a walk in the forest. He saw a big pot and decided to stir it with his long neck. Suddenly, his pants got stuck in the pot and he couldn't move. He tried to pull his pants out, but it was too hard. Luckily, his friends, the monkeys, saw him and helped him get his pants unstuck. From that day on, the giraffe was more careful when stirring things with his long neck. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch videos on his tablet. One day, he found a video about a furry cat. The cat was so cute and Timmy loved it very much. He watched the video over and over again. + +But then, something bad happened. The video ended and Timmy was sad. He wanted to watch more videos of the furry cat, but there were no more videos left. Timmy cried and cried. + +His mom saw him crying and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her that the video ended and he couldn't watch the furry cat anymore. His mom hugged him and said they could find more videos of furry cats later. Timmy stopped crying and felt better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys on her soft carpet. One day, her mom came in and said, "Lily, we need to hurry and go to the store." + +Lily didn't want to leave her toys, but she knew they needed to go. As they were leaving, Lily accidentally spilled her juice on the delicate carpet. She felt bad and said, "Mommy, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to." + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. We'll clean it up when we get back. Let's go get some new toys!" Lily's eyes lit up with excitement and she quickly got into the car. They drove to the store and found some fun new toys to play with on their clean carpet when they got home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and create new things with them. One day, she found a shiny coin on the ground. It was so pretty and she wanted to keep it safe. + +As she was playing with her toys, Lily accidentally knocked over a cup of hot tea. She was scared and didn't know what to do. Her mommy came to help and told her that it's okay to make mistakes but we should always be careful. + +Lily realized that the coin was not as important as being careful and safe. She gave the coin to her mommy and said, "I don't need this. I just want to create new things and be safe." Her mommy was proud of her and gave her a big hug. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her favorite teddy bear. One day, Lily's mom took her to the park to play. + +While playing on the swings, Lily noticed a big frame hanging from a tree. She asked her mom what it was, and her mom explained that it was a hammock. Lily was curious and wanted to try it out. + +Her mom lifted her onto the hammock, and Lily giggled as she swayed back and forth. Suddenly, she heard a loud creaking sound. "Uh oh," said Lily's mom. "I think the hammock might break. We need to weigh it down with something heavy." + +Lily remembered her teddy bear and suggested, "We can use my teddy to weigh it down!" Her mom smiled and placed the teddy on the hammock. It worked perfectly and they continued to swing back and forth, enjoying the beautiful day. From then on, Lily loved playing on the hammock with her teddy bear by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with dough. She would make beautiful shapes and animals out of it. One day, her friend Tommy came over to play. Tommy wanted to touch Lily's dough, but Lily said no. + +Tommy got angry and grabbed the dough from Lily's hands. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She wanted to tell her mom, but she was scared. Tommy kept playing with the dough and made a big mess. Lily felt like crying. + +In the end, Lily's mom found out what happened and talked to Tommy's parents. They apologized and made him say sorry to Lily. Lily learned that it's important to speak up when someone does something wrong, and that it's okay to ask for help. She also learned that sometimes, even when things don't end up beautiful, it's important to be brave and stand up for what's right. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks all day long. One day, he was playing with his favorite red truck when he accidentally spilled juice all over it. + +Timmy's mom saw what happened and said, "Oh no, Timmy! Your truck is all sticky. We need to give it a bath." + +Timmy didn't want to let go of his truck, but he knew it needed a bath. So he and his mom took the truck to the bathroom and gave it a nice clean bath. + +Afterwards, Timmy felt guilty for spilling juice on his truck. He said sorry to his mom and promised to be more careful next time. From that day on, Timmy made sure to keep all his toys away from drinks and food. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the garden. One day, she found a purple flower and picked it. But when she smelled it, she felt a pinch on her finger. She looked closely and saw a bee hiding inside the flower. + +Lily's finger turned pale and she started to cry. Her mom came running and saw what happened. She told Lily that bees are important and should not be hurt. They help flowers grow and make honey for us to eat. + +Lily learned her lesson and never picked flowers without checking for bees again. She also learned to appreciate the beauty of nature and the important role that bees play. From that day on, she always treated them with kindness and respect. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore and was always curious about everything around her. One day, she found a tube in the forest and she wanted to see what was inside. + +Lily asked her friend, a little bird, "Do you know what's inside this tube?" The bird replied, "I don't know, but be careful. Sometimes things can disturb the animals in the forest." + +But Lily was too curious and opened the tube. Suddenly, a loud noise came out of the tube and disturbed all the animals in the forest. The animals were angry and scared, and they ran away. + +Lily felt bad for disturbing the animals and wished she hadn't opened the tube. She tried to apologize, but it was too late. The animals were gone, and Lily was all alone. She learned that sometimes it's better to leave things alone and not be too curious. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the woods. One day, she went on a walk with her grandma and they found a cabin. It was small and cozy. + +Lily was very happy to see the cabin. She said, "Grandma, I want to live in this cabin forever!" Her grandma laughed and said, "Well, we can't live here forever, but we can visit whenever we want." + +As they walked back home, Lily said, "I'm so happy we found the cabin. Thank you, grandma!" Her grandma smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad we could find something that makes you happy." From that day on, Lily visited the cabin often and it always made her feel happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her round ball outside. One day, her ball bounced away and she couldn't find it. She felt frustrated and sad. + +But then, her mom came outside and provided her with a new ball! It was also round, just like her old one. Lily was so happy and thanked her mom with a big hug. From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her ball close so she wouldn't lose it again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, long snake. The snake liked to slither around in the grass and hide in the bushes. One day, the snake saw a little mouse. The mouse was very scared of the snake because he knew that snakes like to bite. + +But the snake didn't want to hurt the mouse. Instead, he wanted to be friends with him. So, the snake opened his mouth wide and said, "Hello, little mouse! Don't be scared, I won't bite you. Let's be friends!" + +The mouse was surprised that the snake didn't want to bite him. He felt happy that he had made a new friend. From that day on, the snake and the mouse played together in the grass and had lots of fun. And the snake never even thought about biting his new friend again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily woke up feeling very sleepy. She told her mommy, "I want to sleep more, mommy." + +Her mommy said, "Okay, Lily. But first, let's start the day by having breakfast." + +Lily ate her breakfast and felt a little better, but still sleepy. She went to play with her toys, but she couldn't concentrate because she was so sleepy. + +Her daddy came in and asked, "Lily, what's wrong?" + +"I'm too sleepy to play, daddy," she said. + +Her daddy replied, "Maybe a nap will improve how you feel, Lily." + +Lily took a nap and woke up feeling much better. She said, "Thank you, daddy. I feel much better now." + +And from then on, whenever Lily was feeling sleepy, she knew that taking a nap could improve how she felt. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play catch with his dad. They would throw a ball back and forth in the park. + +One day, Timmy and his dad were playing catch when suddenly the ball flew out of Timmy's hands and into the universe. Timmy was sad because he thought he would never see his ball again. + +But then, Timmy's dad smiled and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I have a surprise for you." They went home and Timmy's dad showed him a new ball. Timmy was glad and they went back to the park to play catch again. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that even when things seem lost in the universe, there is always a way to be glad again. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree with lots of peaches. One day, a little girl with a red dress came by and saw the peaches. She wanted to eat one, but they were too high up. So, she asked her mommy to help her raise her up so she could get a peach. + +When she finally got a peach, she noticed it was hairy! She didn't like it at first, but then she took a bite and it was really yummy. She ate the whole peach and felt very happy. + +From that day on, every time she walked by the tree, she would ask her mommy to raise her up so she could get another peach. And even though they were hairy, she loved them all the same. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mommy. One day, they decided to make yellow cookies in the oven. + +Lily's friend, Tommy, came over to play. He wanted to try the cookies, but Lily didn't want to share. Tommy said, "Please share with me, Lily. I want to try the yellow cookies too!" + +Lily thought about it and decided to share the cookies with Tommy. They both enjoyed the yummy yellow cookies together. From that day on, Lily learned that sharing is important and makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Betsy. Betsy was playing in the forest when she saw a big knot in a tree. She tried to jump over it, but she couldn't. + +Just then, she saw her friend, a little bird named Charlie. "Hi, Charlie!" Betsy said. "I'm troubled. I can't jump over this knot. Can you help me?" + +Charlie flapped his wings and flew up to the knot. He pecked at it with his beak and soon the knot came loose. "Thanks, Charlie!" Betsy said. "You're my hero." + +Betsy and Charlie played together all day, jumping and having fun. And Betsy knew that if she ever had trouble again, she could count on her friend Charlie to help her out. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mom. One day, her mom asked her to wear an apron to keep her clothes clean. Lily put on a pink apron and felt good. + +They started baking cookies, but Lily accidentally spilled flour on the floor. Her mom got upset and asked her why she wasn't being careful. Lily didn't know how to answer the question and felt sad. + +But then, her mom hugged her and said it was okay. They cleaned up the mess together and continued baking. Lily learned to be more careful and felt good when she helped her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a big zoo. In the zoo, there was a panda who was very special. He was bald! All the other pandas had fur, but not him. One day, a little girl came to the zoo with her mommy. She saw the bald panda and mentioned him to her mommy. Her mommy was surprised too! They watched the panda eat bamboo and play with his friends. The little girl thought the bald panda was the coolest panda in the whole zoo. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big van. The van was red and had four wheels. It was very impressive. It could carry lots of things. + +One day, a little boy saw the van and said, "Wow! That van is so cool! Can I touch it?" + +The driver of the van said, "Sure you can! But you better be careful. This van can zoom really fast!" + +The little boy touched the van and said, "It's so smooth! I wish I could ride in it and zoom around too!" + +The driver smiled and said, "Maybe one day you will! But for now, be careful and stay safe." The little boy waved goodbye as the van zoomed away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, he saw a pig in the field. The pig was very big and pink. Tim wanted to touch the pig, but he was afraid the pig might be naughty. + +Tim slowly walked up to the pig and reached out his hand. The pig didn't move, it just looked at Tim with its big, round eyes. Tim touched the pig's nose and it felt wet and squishy. The pig didn't seem naughty at all, it just wanted to be friends with Tim. + +From then on, Tim visited the pig every day and they became the best of friends. They would play together in the field, and Tim would always touch the pig's nose. Tim learned that sometimes things that seem naughty can actually be very nice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new friend named Max. Lily and Max liked to play together in the park. They would swing on the swings and slide down the slide. + +Lily admired Max because he was very good at climbing on the monkey bars. Max liked to show off his skills to Lily. They laughed and played all day. + +At the end of the day, Lily was happy to have a new friend like Max. She hugged him and said, "You are my best friend!" Max smiled and replied, "You are my best friend too!" +Once upon a time, there was a lovely boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside and get dirty. His mom always told him to clean up before coming inside. + +One day, Timmy didn't listen to his mom and came inside with dirty hands. His mom reminded him to clean them, but Timmy didn't want to. He went to bed without cleaning his hands. + +During the night, Timmy got sick. His dirty hands had germs that made him feel very bad. He had to go to the hospital and stay there for a long time. + +Timmy learned his lesson and always made sure to clean his hands from then on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little octopus named Ollie. Ollie was very unusual because he had eight long arms! One day, Ollie went for a swim in the ocean, but he got very wet. He wanted to be dry, so he looked for a place to rest. + +Ollie saw a big rock and swam over to it. He climbed up and sat on top of the rock. The sun was shining and it helped to dry Ollie's wet arms. Ollie was happy because he was starting to feel dry. + +After a while, Ollie slid back into the water and swam away. He was glad he found a place to dry off. From that day on, whenever Ollie got wet, he knew where to go to get dry again. +Once upon a time, there was a silly cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to play with his toy mouse and eat tuna. One day, Whiskers went outside to play and saw a bird in a tree. The bird said, "Hello, Whiskers! Why do you blink so much?" + +Whiskers replied, "I don't know, I just like to blink. Do you want to play with me?" + +The bird said, "Sure, I would love to play with you. But first, let's go get some tuna to eat." + +So, Whiskers and the bird went to the store to get some tuna. They had a lot of fun together and played until it was time for the bird to go back to its nest. + +Whiskers went back home and curled up for a nap, dreaming of his new friend and the delicious tuna they had shared. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty pigeon named Penny. She loved to fly high in the sky and see all the pretty flowers and trees. One day, Penny met a kind sailor who was sailing on a big boat. The sailor gave Penny some bread to eat and they became friends. + +Penny liked the sailor and his boat so much that she decided to sail with him. They sailed far away from the land and saw many big fish and dolphins. But suddenly, a big storm came and the boat started to rock back and forth. Penny was scared and didn't know what to do. + +But then, the sailor remembered that Penny was a pretty good flyer. He asked her to fly to the land and bring back some help. Penny flew as fast as she could and found some other sailors who came to rescue them. Penny and the sailor were safe and happy, and they continued to sail together, seeing many more pretty things along the way. +Once upon a time, there was a little child named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch cartoons on TV. One day, Timmy's mom brought him an ancient robot toy. Timmy was so happy and played with the robot all day long. + +Timmy's friend, Tommy, came over to play. Tommy saw the robot and said, "Wow, that's a cool robot! Can I play with it?" Timmy said, "Sure, but be careful. It's very old and fragile." Tommy played with the robot but accidentally broke it. + +Timmy was sad and angry. He said to Tommy, "You broke my robot! That was very mean." Tommy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. I didn't mean to break it. I'll buy you a new one." Timmy forgave Tommy and they continued to play together. The moral of the story is to be careful with other people's things and always apologize if you make a mistake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they found a big box filled with equipment to play with. Lily was so happy! + +Suddenly, a boy named Max came and said, "Hey, let's play with this equipment together!" Lily said, "Okay, but we need to lock it up so nobody takes it." + +Max said, "That's a very intelligent idea, Lily. You're so smart!" They locked up the equipment and played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, a little birdie was very hungry. He wanted to eat some yummy seeds. But he couldn't find any seeds in his nest. So, he decided to fly to the navy blue sky to find some food. + +The little birdie flew high and low, but he couldn't find any seeds. He saw some other birds eating yummy fruits. But he didn't like fruits. He wanted to eat seeds. + +Finally, the little birdie found a big field full of seeds. He was so happy and ate all the seeds he wanted. Then, he flew back to his nest and slept happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cake and always asked her mommy to make her one. One day, Lily's mommy suggested that they make a cake together. Lily was so happy and excited! + +They went to the store to buy ingredients like flour, sugar, and eggs. They mixed everything together and put it in the oven. While they waited for the cake to bake, Lily's mommy told her a serious story about a princess who needed to save her kingdom. + +Finally, the cake was ready! Lily and her mommy decorated it with frosting and sprinkles. It looked so yummy! They ate the cake together and it was the best cake Lily had ever tasted. She was so happy that her mommy suggested they make a cake together. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was sitting on her couch. She was feeling very quiet and peaceful. Suddenly, her mommy came into the room and said, "Lily, would you like some ice cream?" + +Lily's eyes got big and she said, "Yes please, mommy!" So, her mommy went to the kitchen and brought back a big bowl of ice cream. Lily started eating it, but she was eating it very slowly because it was so cold. + +After a while, Lily noticed that her ice cream was starting to melt. She said to her mommy, "Mommy, my ice cream is melting!" Her mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. Just eat it up before it melts all the way." So, Lily ate her ice cream as fast as she could, and it was delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a fancy car. It was very shiny and had lots of colors. One day, the car got stuck in the mud. The driver tried to move it, but it wouldn't budge. So, he called a tow truck to remove the car from the mud. The tow truck came and pulled the automobile out of the mud. The driver was very happy and drove away in his fancy car. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to take naps. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time for his nap. Timmy didn't want to take a nap, but his mom said he had to. + +Timmy tried to stay awake, but he couldn't. He fell asleep and had a dream about a rare dinosaur. When he woke up, he told his mom about his dream. His mom said, "Wow, that's amazing! You must have had a great nap." + +Timmy was happy he took his nap and felt refreshed. He told his mom he wanted to take another nap tomorrow. His mom said, "Sure, you can take another nap tomorrow, but for now, let's go play outside." Timmy was excited to play outside and remained happy for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a yellow butterfly in her garden. She wanted to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily's mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can travel to the park and see more butterflies there." + +Lily was excited to go to the park. She put on her perfect yellow dress and packed a picnic. When they arrived at the park, they saw many butterflies. + +Lily said, "Mommy, look! There's a yellow butterfly just like the one in our garden!" + +Lily was happy she got to see the yellow butterfly again. She ate her picnic and played in the park. When it was time to go home, she said, "Thank you for taking me to see the butterflies, Mommy. It was a perfect day." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a delicate bell that she loved to play with. One day, she was playing with her bell when she heard a knock on the door. + +Lily opened the door and saw her friend, Tommy. "Hi Tommy!" Lily said. "What brings you here today?" + +"I came to play with you," Tommy replied. + +Lily was happy to have Tommy over to play. They played with her bell and had lots of fun. + +After a while, Tommy had to go home. "Thanks for playing with me, Lily!" Tommy said. + +"You're welcome," Lily replied. "Come back and play with me and my bell again soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat candy all day long. His mom told him that candy wasn't good for him, but Timmy refused to listen. + +One day, Timmy got really sick. He had trouble breathing and his chest hurt. His mom took him to the doctor and they found out that Timmy's lungs were damaged from eating too much candy. + +Timmy learned his lesson and stopped eating so much candy. He realized that just because something is popular and everyone else is doing it, doesn't mean it's good for you. It's important to listen to your parents and take care of your body. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing in the garden. She found a small hole in the ground and started digging. Suddenly, she heard a voice from inside the hole. It was a little worm. + +"Hello, little worm," said Lily. "What are you doing in there?" + +"I live in this hole," said the worm. "It's warm and cozy in here." + +Lily was curious and asked, "Can I come in too?" + +"Sure," said the worm. "But be careful not to startle me." + +Lily crawled into the hole and sat next to the worm. They talked and laughed together. It was warm and snug in the hole. After a while, Lily said, "I have to go home now. But I'll come back tomorrow to visit you." + +"Okay," said the worm. "I'll be here waiting for you." + +Lily crawled out of the hole and went home, happy to have made a new friend. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They lived in a big house with their mom and dad, who were wealthy. They had many toys and books and clothes, but they also liked to explore the house and find new things. + +One day, they decided to play in the kitchen. They saw the fridge, which was shiny and white. They wondered what was inside. They opened the door and saw many yummy things. There were fruits and cheese and milk and juice and eggs and cake and more. + +"Wow, look at all this food!" Tom said. "Can we have some?" + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Mom and dad might mind. They said we have to ask before we take anything." + +"But they are not here," Tom said. "They went to the store. And I'm hungry. Let's have some cake. It looks so good." + +He reached for the cake, which was on a big plate. But he was not careful. He knocked over the juice, which spilled on the floor. He also dropped the cake, which broke into pieces. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "Look what you did! Now the kitchen is a mess. And we wasted the food. Mom and dad will be so mad. We have to clean up." + +But they did not know how to clean up. They tried to use some paper towels, but they were not enough. They also tried to use some dish soap, but they made more bubbles. They were scared and sorry. + +Soon, mom and dad came back. They saw the kitchen and were shocked. They asked Tom and Lily what happened. The twins told them the truth. They said they were sorry and that they would not do it again. + +Mom and dad were not happy, but they were not too angry. They hugged Tom and Lily and said they loved them. They said they were glad they were honest, but they also said they had to mind the rules. They said they had to ask before they took anything from the fridge, and they had to be careful with the food. They said they had to respect what they had, because not everyone was wealthy and had so much. + +Tom and Lily nodded and said they understood. They helped mom and dad clean up the kitchen. They learned their lesson. They also learned to be grateful for what they had. They said they would share their food with others who did not have so much. They said they would be good twins. +Tommy loved to play with his trumpet. He liked to make loud noises and pretend he was in a band. He did not like to organize his toys. He left them all over the floor and did not care if they got dirty or broken. + +One day, Tommy went to visit his friend Lily. Lily had a lot of toys too, but she always organized them in boxes and shelves. She took good care of them and shared them with Tommy. Tommy saw that Lily had a trumpet too, but it was shiny and new. He wanted to play with it, but Lily said no. + +"Why not?" Tommy asked. "You have so many toys, you can let me have one." + +Lily said, "This is my special trumpet. My grandpa gave it to me for my birthday. He said it was very expensive and I have to be careful with it. You can play with any of my other toys, but not this one." + +Tommy was angry. He thought Lily was selfish and mean. He waited until Lily was not looking and grabbed her trumpet. He ran outside and started to blow it as hard as he could. He did not notice that he was scratching it and bending it. + +Lily heard the noise and came outside. She saw Tommy with her trumpet and cried. She ran to him and tried to take it back, but Tommy pushed her away. He said, "This is my trumpet now. You have too many toys, you don't need this one." + +Lily was very sad. She said, "Tommy, you are a bad friend. You don't respect my things or my feelings. You don't know how to organize your toys or your manners. You are poor in your heart." + +Tommy felt ashamed. He realized he had hurt Lily and ruined her trumpet. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. You are right. I am a bad friend. I don't know how to organize my toys or my manners. I am poor in my heart. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily was kind. She said, "I forgive you, Tommy. But you have to learn to be more careful and respectful. You have to organize your toys and your manners. You have to be rich in your heart." + +Tommy nodded. He gave Lily back her trumpet and hugged her. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. You teach me how to be more careful and respectful. You teach me how to organize my toys and my manners. You teach me how to be rich in my heart." + +The end. +Tom was a bird who liked to fly very high. He had big muscles in his wings and he was very fast. He liked to show off to the other birds and make fun of them. He said, "Look at me, I am the best flyer in the sky. You are all slow and weak. You have no muscles like me." + +One day, he saw a poor bird who had a broken wing. The poor bird could not fly at all. He was sitting on a branch and looking sad. Tom flew over to him and said, "Ha ha, you are a bad flyer. You have no muscles like me. You are useless and ugly." + +The poor bird felt very hurt by Tom's words. He said, "Please, do not be mean to me. I had an accident and I hurt my wing. I used to fly like you, but now I can not. It is not my fault. You should be kind and help me, not laugh at me." + +Tom did not listen to the poor bird. He said, "I do not care about your accident. You are still a bad flyer. You have no muscles like me. You are a waste of space. Go away and leave me alone." He flew away and left the poor bird alone. + +But Tom did not see a big hawk who was watching him. The hawk was hungry and he wanted to eat Tom. He swooped down and caught Tom in his claws. Tom was scared and he tried to escape. He used his muscles to flap his wings, but it was no use. The hawk was stronger and faster. He said, "You are a good flyer, but you are a bad bird. You have muscles, but you have no heart. You are cruel and selfish. You deserve to be my lunch." + +The poor bird saw what happened to Tom. He felt sorry for him, even though he was mean to him. He said, "Oh no, Tom is in trouble. He was not nice to me, but he is still a bird like me. Maybe I can help him." He used his good wing to hop to a nearby nest. He found a loud whistle that a human had left there. He picked it up with his beak and blew it as hard as he could. + +The whistle made a lot of noise. It scared the hawk and he dropped Tom. Tom fell to the ground and he was hurt. He could not fly anymore. He saw the poor bird who had saved him. He said, "Thank you, thank you, you saved my life. You are a good flyer, even with one wing. You have no muscles like me, but you have a big heart. You are kind and brave. You are a better bird than me." + +The poor bird smiled and said, "You are welcome, Tom. I am glad you are alive. I hope you will be okay. Maybe you will learn to be nice to other birds, and not judge them by their muscles. Maybe you will make some friends, and not be alone. Maybe you will be happy, and not be proud." + +Tom nodded and said, "You are right, you are wise. I have been a fool. I have been rude and mean. I have no friends, and I am unhappy. I want to change. I want to be like you. Will you be my friend?" + +The poor bird said, "Of course, I will be your friend. We are both birds, and we both need friends. We can help each other, and fly together. We can be happy, and not be poor." + +And so, Tom and the poor bird became friends. They learned to fly together, and to be kind to other birds. They learned that muscles are not everything, and that heart is more important. They learned that flying is not just a skill, but a joy. They learned that being a good bird is better than being a best flyer. And they lived happily ever after. + +The end. +Sam and Mia were bored. It was a gloomy day and they could not go outside to play. They looked at their toys, but they did not want to play with them. They wanted to do something fun and new. + +"Let's bounce on the bed!" Sam said. He jumped on his bed and bounced up and down. "It's fun! Come on, Mia!" + +Mia smiled and joined him. She bounced on the bed too. They laughed and bounced higher and higher. They pretended they were rockets going to the moon. + +But then, they heard a loud knock on the door. It was their mom. She opened the door and looked at them with a frown. + +"Sam and Mia, what are you doing?" she asked. "You know you are not allowed to bounce on the bed. You could fall and hurt yourself. And you could break the bed too. Stop bouncing right now!" + +Sam and Mia stopped bouncing. They felt sorry and scared. They did not want to make their mom angry. They got off the bed and hugged their mom. + +"We're sorry, mom," they said. "We were bored and we wanted to have fun. We won't bounce on the bed again." + +Mom hugged them back. She was not angry anymore. She was glad they were safe and sorry. + +"I know you were bored, my loves," she said. "But bouncing on the bed is not a good way to have fun. There are other things you can do inside. How about we make some pizza together? You can help me with the dough and the cheese and the toppings. Do you like that idea?" + +Sam and Mia nodded. They loved pizza. They followed their mom to the kitchen. They helped her make the pizza. They had fun rolling the dough, spreading the cheese and putting the toppings. They made a big pizza with pepperoni, mushrooms and olives. They put it in the oven and waited for it to bake. + +Soon, the pizza was ready. It smelled delicious. Sam and Mia were hungry. They cut the pizza and ate it with their mom. They enjoyed every bite. They forgot about the gloomy day and the bouncing on the bed. They were happy and full. + +"Thank you, mom, for the pizza," they said. "It was yummy. We love you." + +Mom smiled and kissed them. "You're welcome, my loves," she said. "I love you too. And I'm proud of you for helping me and saying sorry. You are good kids. Now, how about we read a story together? I have a new book for you. It's about a bunny who goes on an adventure. Do you want to hear it?" + +Sam and Mia nodded. They loved stories. They cuddled with their mom on the couch. She opened the book and read to them. They listened and looked at the pictures. They imagined they were the bunny and his friends. They felt cozy and happy. They had a good day after all. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They saw a big dog with a long nose and wild hair. The dog was barking and running around. + +"Wow, look at that dog!" Lily said. "He is so wild and loud!" + +"I want to pet him!" Max said. He ran towards the dog. + +"Wait, Max, be careful!" Lily shouted. "He might bite you!" + +But Max did not listen. He reached out his hand to touch the dog's nose. The dog did not like that. He growled and snapped at Max. Max got scared and pulled back his hand. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Max cried. "He hurt me!" + +Lily ran to Max and hugged him. She saw a red mark on his hand. She was angry at the dog. + +"Bad dog, bad dog!" she yelled. "Why did you fight with Max? He just wanted to be your friend!" + +The dog barked louder and showed his teeth. He did not want to be friends. He wanted to be left alone. + +Lily and Max ran away from the dog. They found their mom and dad and told them what happened. Their mom and dad checked Max's hand and put a band-aid on it. They said they were sorry that the dog was mean to him. + +"It's okay, Max," Lily said. "You are brave and strong. I love you." + +"I love you too, Lily," Max said. "But next time, let's not pet wild dogs, okay?" + +"Okay," Lily said. "Let's play with our toys instead." + +They smiled and hugged each other. They were happy to have each other. They did not need wild dogs. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Lily had a big red bucket and Tom had a small blue shovel. They were having fun. + +But then Lily saw something shiny in the dirt. She dug it out with her hands. It was a key! A silver key with a heart on it. Lily was happy. She showed it to Tom. + +"Look, Tom, I found a key! Maybe it can unlock something. Maybe a treasure!" Lily said. + +Tom was curious. He wanted to see the key. He reached for it, but he was clumsy. He dropped the key on the ground. It rolled away and fell into a hole. + +"Oh no, Tom, you lost the key!" Lily cried. + +Tom was sorry. He tried to get the key back. He put his hand in the hole, but he could not reach it. The hole was too deep and dark. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I can't get the key. It's gone," Tom said. + +Lily was sad. She wanted the key. She wondered what it could unlock. She looked at the hole and wished she could see inside. + +But then she heard a noise. A soft noise, like a purr. She looked closer and saw two yellow eyes in the hole. And then a furry head. And then a whole cat. A black cat with a silver key around its neck. + +The cat came out of the hole and walked to Lily. It rubbed its head against her leg and meowed. Lily smiled. She petted the cat and took the key. + +"Look, Tom, the cat had the key! It was hiding in the hole. Maybe it's a magic cat. Maybe it knows where the treasure is," Lily said. + +Tom was amazed. He looked at the cat and the key. He smiled too. He petted the cat and said hello. + +"Hello, cat, you are very clever. Thank you for the key. Do you want to play with us?" Tom said. + +The cat nodded and meowed. It liked Lily and Tom. It followed them to their playhouse. They used the key to unlock the door. Inside, they found a treasure. A treasure of toys and books and candy. They were very happy. They shared the treasure with the cat. They played and read and ate. They had a lot of fun. + +The end. +Anna loves her bicycle. It is modest, but it is hers. She likes to ride it in the park with her friend Ben. They race and laugh and have fun. + +One day, Anna sees a big bicycle in the shop window. It is shiny and has many colors. It has a bell and a basket and a horn. Anna wants the big bicycle. She thinks it is better than her modest bicycle. + +She asks her mom if she can have the big bicycle. Her mom says no. She says the big bicycle is too expensive and too big for Anna. She says Anna should be happy with her modest bicycle. It is good and strong and fits her well. + +Anna is sad. She does not want to ride her modest bicycle anymore. She thinks it is boring and old. She stays in her room and does not play with Ben. + +Ben comes to visit Anna. He knocks on her door and asks if she wants to ride bicycles in the park. Anna says no. She says she does not like her bicycle. She says she wants the big bicycle in the shop window. + +Ben is surprised. He says he likes Anna's bicycle. He says it is modest, but it is hers. He says it is fun and fast and easy to ride. He says he does not care about the big bicycle in the shop window. He says he only cares about Anna. + +Anna feels bad. She realizes she has been unkind to her friend and her bicycle. She says she is sorry. She says she likes Ben and her bicycle too. She says she does not need the big bicycle in the shop window. She says she is happy with her modest bicycle. + +Ben smiles. He says he is glad. He says he has a surprise for Anna. He shows her a sticker he made for her bicycle. It has her name and a star and a heart. He says he wants to make her bicycle more special. + +Anna is happy. She thanks Ben and hugs him. She puts the sticker on her bicycle. She says it is the best sticker ever. She says she loves her bicycle. She says she loves Ben too. + +They go to the park and ride their bicycles. They stretch their legs and feel the wind in their hair. They ring their bells and honk their horns. They race and laugh and have fun. They are happy with their modest bicycles. They are happy with each other. +Tom and Lily were playing in the backyard. They had a big cardboard box that they found in the garage. They pretended it was a spaceship and flew to different planets. + +"Look, there's a green planet with lots of trees and animals!" Lily said, pointing out the window. + +"Let's land there and examine it!" Tom said, pushing a button. + +They got out of the box and ran to the garden. They saw a bird, a butterfly, a worm, and a flower. They touched and smelled them gently. + +"This planet is so nice and mild. It's not too hot or too cold, and everything is colorful and soft," Lily said. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. They turned around and saw a big dog running towards them. It was their neighbor's dog, Rex, who had escaped from his yard. + +"Uh-oh, that's a scary monster!" Tom said. + +"Quick, back to the spaceship!" Lily said. + +They ran to the cardboard box and jumped inside. They closed the flap and pretended to blast off. + +"Bye-bye, green planet. Bye-bye, monster. We're going home!" they said. + +They heard Rex barking and scratching at the box, but they felt safe and happy inside their spaceship. They smiled at each other and hugged. They had a fun adventure. +Tom and Lily were going to visit their grandma, who lived far away. They had to ride in a big car with their mom and dad for a long time. Tom and Lily liked to look out the window and see the trees, the houses, and the animals. + +"Look, there's a cow!" Lily said, pointing to a black and white animal in a field. + +"Moo!" Tom said, making a sound like the cow. + +They passed many things on the road, like trucks, bikes, and signs. Sometimes they saw a hotel, where people could sleep and eat when they were not at home. + +"Can we stay at a hotel, mom?" Tom asked. + +"No, sweetie, we are almost at grandma's house. We don't need a hotel," mom said. + +"But hotels are fun! They have beds, and TVs, and pools!" Lily said. + +"Maybe another time, honey. Hotels are also expensive, and we have to be careful with our money," dad said. + +Tom and Lily sighed. They wanted to stay at a hotel, but they also wanted to see grandma. They decided to be good and wait until they got there. + +Soon, they saw a sign that said "Welcome to Grandma's Town". They were very happy and excited. They passed the last hotel and turned into a small street. They saw grandma's house, with a red door and a yellow fence. Grandma was waiting for them on the porch, with a big smile and a hug. + +"Hello, my darlings! I'm so glad you're here!" grandma said. + +"Hi, grandma! We love you!" Tom and Lily said, running to her. + +They gave her a big kiss and a hug, and followed her inside. They forgot about the hotel, and only thought about how much fun they would have with grandma. +Lily was miserable. She wanted a monkey for her birthday, but her mom said no. Monkeys were too wild and messy, and they did not belong in the house. Lily cried and cried, and hid under her bed. + +"Please, Mom, please! I love monkeys! They are so cute and funny! I will take good care of it, I promise!" Lily begged. + +"No, Lily, I'm sorry. A monkey is not a good pet for you. You already have a dog and a cat, and they need your attention and love. A monkey would be unhappy here, and it might bite or scratch you or break things. You can play with your stuffed monkey instead, or read a book about monkeys, or watch a show about monkeys. But you can't have a real monkey, honey." Mom said. + +Lily was not happy with Mom's answer. She did not want a stuffed monkey, or a book, or a show. She wanted a real monkey, a live monkey, a monkey that could hug her and play with her and make her laugh. She felt like Mom did not understand her at all. + +The next day, Lily and Mom went to the zoo. Lily was excited to see the monkeys. She ran to the monkey cage and pressed her face against the glass. She saw a big monkey, a small monkey, a brown monkey, a black monkey, and a white monkey. They were swinging from the trees, eating bananas, grooming each other, and making noises. Lily smiled and waved at them. She wished she could go inside and join them. + +"Look, Mom, look! They are so amazing! Can I have one, please, please, please?" Lily asked again. + +Mom sighed and shook her head. She knew Lily loved monkeys, but she also knew they were not suitable pets. She tried to explain to Lily why she could not have one, but Lily did not listen. She kept begging and whining, and making a scene. + +Suddenly, one of the monkeys threw a banana peel at Lily. It hit her on the head and made her hair sticky. Lily gasped and screamed. She felt something wet and slimy on her scalp. She looked at the monkey, and saw it laughing at her. It was the white monkey, the one she liked the most. It had tricked her and made fun of her. + +Lily felt hurt and angry. She realized that the monkey did not want to be her friend, or her pet. It was a wild animal, and it belonged in the zoo, not in her house. She did not want a monkey anymore. She wanted to go home. + +"Mom, I'm sorry. I don't want a monkey anymore. They are mean and rude. Can we go home, please?" Lily said. + +Mom hugged Lily and wiped the banana peel off her hair. She felt sorry for Lily, but she was also relieved. She hoped Lily had learned her lesson, and would appreciate her other pets more. + +"Of course, sweetie. Let's go home. I'm sure your dog and your cat are waiting for you. They love you very much, and they are good pets for you. Maybe we can get you a new stuffed monkey, if you still like them. But no real monkeys, okay?" Mom said. + +Lily nodded and smiled. She felt better. She did not want a real monkey anymore. She wanted her mom, and her dog, and her cat. And maybe a new stuffed monkey. But only a stuffed one. +Lily and Ben were excited to see their grandpa. He had a big mustache that tickled their faces when he hugged them. He also had many toys and books in his house that they loved to play with. + +One day, they found a big box in his living room. It had a sign that said "Do not open until Christmas". Lily and Ben wondered what was inside. They wanted to peek, but they knew grandpa would be sad if they did. + +They decided to ask him about the box. They waited until he was reading his newspaper and went to him. "Grandpa, grandpa," they whispered. "What is in the big box?" + +Grandpa looked at them and smiled. He put down his newspaper and lifted them on his lap. He whispered back, "That is a secret, my dears. You will find out on Christmas morning. But I can tell you this: it is something very special and fun for both of you." + +Lily and Ben felt more curious and excited. They hugged grandpa and thanked him. They wondered what the secret gift could be. Maybe a new bike, or a doll, or a train set. They decided to wait patiently and be good until Christmas. They knew grandpa loved them and wanted to make them happy. +Tom and Lily are playing with their toys. Tom has a big truck and Lily has a small doll. They like to make noises with their toys and pretend they are on an adventure. + +"Vroom, vroom, my truck is fast and strong," Tom says. + +"Hello, hello, my doll is nice and pretty," Lily says. + +They see a red button on the wall. It is a record button. They wonder what it does. + +"Let's press the button and see what happens," Tom says. + +"OK, but be careful, it might be loud or scary," Lily says. + +They press the button and hear a beep. Then they hear their own voices coming from a speaker. + +"Vroom, vroom, my truck is fast and strong," Tom's voice says. + +"Hello, hello, my doll is nice and pretty," Lily's voice says. + +They laugh and clap their hands. They like the sound of their voices. They press the button again and make more noises. + +"Meow, meow, I am a cat," Tom says. + +"Woof, woof, I am a dog," Lily says. + +They hear their voices again and laugh harder. They think it is fun to record their voices. + +They touch the speaker and feel its texture. It is smooth and hard. They like the texture. It is different from their toys. + +"Wow, this speaker is good. It makes our voices sound funny," Tom says. + +"Yes, it is good. It is a magic speaker. It can copy our voices," Lily says. + +They play with the record button and the speaker for a long time. They make different noises and listen to them. They have a lot of fun. They think it is a good game. +Lily and Tom were very happy. They were going on a holiday with Mum and Dad. They packed their bags with toys and clothes. They got in the car and drove for a long time. + +"Are we there yet?" Lily asked. + +"Soon, my dear," Mum said. "We are going to a farm. There are many animals there. You will love it." + +Lily and Tom liked animals. They wondered what they would see. They hoped they would see a brown horse. They liked brown horses. They were big and strong and friendly. + +They arrived at the farm. They saw a big house and a big barn. They saw cows and sheep and chickens. They saw a dog and a cat. And they saw a brown horse. + +"Look, Lily, a brown horse!" Tom shouted. + +They ran to the horse. The horse neighed and shook its mane. It let them pet its nose and ears. It was soft and warm. + +"Hello, horse," Lily said. "You are very nice. Can we ride you?" + +The horse nodded. It bent down and let them climb on its back. It walked slowly around the farm. It showed them the fields and the trees and the pond. Lily and Tom laughed and hugged the horse. + +They had a lot of fun. They were very tired. They got off the horse and thanked it. They went to the house and had some cake and milk. They said goodnight to the animals. They went to bed and fell asleep. + +They dreamed of the brown horse. They were happy. They had a good holiday. They had a good rest. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. They have a big ball and a small bike. They have fun in the sun. + +One day, Sara sees a sock on the grass. It is red and blue and has a hole. She picks it up and shows it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, a sock!" Sara says. + +"Who lost the sock?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe a dog or a cat," Sara says. + +"Can I have it?" Ben says. + +"Why do you want it?" Sara says. + +"I want to make a puppet," Ben says. + +"A puppet? How?" Sara says. + +"Like this," Ben says. He puts the sock on his hand and makes a funny face. He moves his hand and makes a voice. "Hello, I am Socky. I am a healthy sock. I like to eat carrots and apples." + +Sara laughs. She thinks Ben is silly. She likes his puppet. + +"OK, you can have it. But you have to let me play with it too," Sara says. + +"Deal," Ben says. He gives Sara a high five with his sock hand. + +They run to their mom and dad. They show them their new puppet. Mom and dad smile. They are happy to see Sara and Ben share and have fun. They hug them and say they love them. Sara and Ben love them too. They are a happy family. +Tim and Lily were playing a game in the park. They had a ball and a hoop. They tried to throw the ball into the hoop. It was fun. + +But then a big dog came. The dog was loud and fast. It wanted the ball. It ran to the hoop and grabbed the ball with its teeth. It shook the ball and growled. + +Tim and Lily were scared. They did not like the dog. They wanted their ball back. They hid behind a bench. + +"Go away, dog!" Tim shouted. "That is our ball!" + +But the dog did not listen. It kept the ball and ran around the park. + +Then Tim saw something. He saw a mighty cat. The cat was black and white. It had big eyes and sharp claws. It was sitting on a fence. + +"Look, Lily!" Tim said. "That is a mighty cat! Maybe it can help us!" + +Tim waved to the cat. He pointed to the dog and the ball. He hoped the cat would understand. + +The cat did understand. It jumped off the fence and ran to the dog. It hissed and scratched the dog. The dog was surprised and scared. It dropped the ball and ran away. + +The cat picked up the ball with its mouth. It brought the ball to Tim and Lily. It put the ball on the ground and purred. + +"Thank you, mighty cat!" Tim and Lily said. "You are very brave and kind. You protected us and our ball!" + +The cat nodded and licked its paw. It liked Tim and Lily. They were nice and grateful. + +Tim and Lily hugged the cat. They invited the cat to play with them. The cat agreed. They played the game together. They had fun. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to climb the trees, swing on the swings, and slide on the slides. But their favorite thing was to look for mysteries. Mysteries were things that they did not know what they were or how they worked. + +One day, they found a big mystery in the grass. It was round and shiny and had a hole on one side. Tom picked it up and looked at it. He tried to blow into the hole, but nothing happened. He shook it, but it did not make any sound. He squeezed it, but it did not change shape. It was very tough. + +"What is it?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe it is a toy. Or a treasure. Or a magic thing." + +"Can I see it?" Lily asked. + +"OK, but be careful. It might be dangerous," Tom said. He gave it to Lily. + +Lily took it and looked at it. She tried to bite it, but it was too hard. She tried to roll it, but it did not move. She squeezed it, but it did not do anything. It was very tough. + +"Maybe it is a ball," Lily said. + +"But it does not bounce," Tom said. + +"Maybe it is a lamp," Lily said. + +"But it does not light up," Tom said. + +"Maybe it is a mystery," Lily said. + +"Maybe it is," Tom said. + +They decided to keep the mystery and take it home. They thought maybe their mom or dad would know what it was. Or maybe they would find out by themselves. They liked mysteries. They were fun and exciting. And sometimes, they were tough. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the woods. They find a big axe near a tree. The axe is heavy and sharp. + +"Look, Sam, an axe!" Ben says. He tries to lift the axe, but it is too heavy for him. He drops it on the ground. + +"Let me try, Ben," Sam says. He is older and stronger than Ben. He picks up the axe and swings it in the air. He feels powerful and brave. + +"Wow, Sam, you are strong!" Ben says. He claps his hands and smiles. + +"Thank you, Ben," Sam says. He is happy that his brother admires him. He wants to show him more. He sees a small branch on the tree. He thinks he can cut it with the axe. + +"Watch this, Ben," Sam says. He raises the axe and hits the branch. But the branch is harder than he thought. The axe bounces back and hits Sam on the head. Sam falls down and cries. + +"Sam, Sam, are you okay?" Ben says. He runs to his brother and hugs him. He is scared and worried. + +"Ow, ow, ow, it hurts, Ben," Sam says. He holds his head and sobs. + +"Shh, shh, shh, it's okay, Sam," Ben says. He tries to comfort his brother. He sees blood on Sam's head. He is very scared. He needs help. + +"Help, help, help, someone help us!" Ben says. He speaks very loud. He hopes someone will hear him and come to help. He loves his brother and does not want him to be hurt. He wishes they never found the axe. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. They found a big worm and a shiny beetle. Lily wanted to taste the worm. She thought it might be yummy. + +"Can I taste the worm?" she asked Tom. + +"No, Lily, don't taste the worm!" Tom said. "Worms are not for eating. They are for digging. They might make you sick." + +"But I want to taste the worm," Lily said. She put the worm in her mouth and bit it. It was slimy and bitter. She spit it out and made a face. + +"Yuck, yuck, yuck!" she said. "The worm is not yummy. It is yucky. I don't like the worm." + +Tom laughed. He said, "I told you not to taste the worm. You should listen to me. I know what is good and what is bad." + +Lily felt sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom. You are right. I should listen to you. You are my big brother. You know more than me." + +Tom hugged Lily. He said, "It's okay, Lily. I love you. You are my little sister. You are curious and brave. But sometimes you need to be careful." + +They heard their mom calling them. She said, "Lily and Tom, come inside. It's time for a shower. You are dirty and smelly. You need to wash up." + +They ran inside. They took off their clothes and got in the shower. The water was warm and bubbly. They washed their hair and their bodies. They sang and splashed. They had fun. + +They got out of the shower and dried themselves. They put on their pajamas and brushed their teeth. They went to their bedroom. It was dark and cozy. They got in their beds and cuddled their teddy bears. They said good night to each other and to their mom. They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They dreamed of the garden and the bugs. But they did not taste any worms. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food for their toys. Lily had a big dish with some fruit and cheese on it. Ben had a small dish with some crackers and jam on it. + +"Look, Ben, I made a yummy dish for our friends!" Lily said, holding up her dish. "It has red apples, yellow cheese, green grapes and purple plums. It is very colorful and tasty!" + +"That's nice, Lily, but my dish is better!" Ben said, holding up his dish. "It has brown crackers, pink jam, white marshmallows and blueberries. It is very sweet and crunchy!" + +They both walked to the table where their toys were waiting. They wanted to display their dishes and see which one their toys liked more. But when they got to the table, they saw something strange. Their toys were not there. Instead, there was a big, pale cat sitting on the table. The cat had a smug look on its face and a crumb on its whisker. + +"Hey, that's our cat, Snowy!" Lily said, surprised. "What are you doing here, Snowy? Where are our toys?" + +Snowy did not answer. He just licked his paw and looked at the dishes. He seemed to like both of them very much. He reached out with his paw and knocked over Lily's dish. The fruit and cheese fell on the floor. Then he did the same with Ben's dish. The crackers and jam fell on the floor too. + +"Snowy, no!" Lily and Ben shouted. "That's not nice! That's our food! You are a bad cat!" + +Snowy did not care. He jumped off the table and ran away. He had had enough fun for today. He left behind a mess of food and two angry children. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt sad and mad. Their dishes were ruined and their toys were gone. They did not want to play anymore. They decided to clean up the mess and look for their toys. Maybe they could find them and make new dishes for them. Or maybe they could play something else. Something that Snowy could not spoil. +Tom and Sue like to play ball in the yard. They throw the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they miss and the ball rolls away. They run after it and bring it back. + +One day, they play near the house. Tom throws the ball too hard and it strikes the wall. The wall has a window. The window is open. The ball goes through the window and into the house. + +Tom and Sue hear a loud crash. They are scared. They run to the window and look inside. They see the ball on the floor. They also see a vase on the floor. The vase is broken. The vase has flowers. The flowers are everywhere. + +Tom and Sue know the vase is Mom's. Mom likes the vase and the flowers. She puts them on the table. She says they are pretty. Tom and Sue feel bad. They broke Mom's vase and flowers. + +They go into the house and pick up the ball. They also pick up the vase and the flowers. They try to fix the vase, but they can't. They put the vase and the flowers on the table. They leave a note for Mom. The note says, "We are sorry. We love you. Tom and Sue." +Tom and Mia liked to play in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers and rocks. One day, they saw a big mushroom under a tree. It was brown and dull and had spots on it. + +"Look, a mushroom!" Tom said. He ran to it and touched it with his finger. It felt soft and wet. "Can I pick it?" he asked Mia. + +Mia shook her head. "No, no, no. Mommy said mushrooms can be bad. They can make you sick. Leave it alone." + +But Tom did not listen. He wanted to see the mushroom better. He grabbed it with his hand and pulled it hard. The mushroom came out of the ground, but it also broke in half. A lot of juice came out of it. It was yellow and smelly. + +"Yuck!" Tom said. He dropped the mushroom and wiped his hand on his pants. The juice stained his pants and made them smell too. + +Mia laughed. "You are silly, Tom. You squeezed the mushroom and made a mess. Now you have to wash your hand and your pants. Come on, let's go inside." + +Tom followed Mia. He was not happy. He wished he had listened to Mia and left the mushroom alone. He learned his lesson. Next time, he would not squeeze a mushroom. +Tim and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But they did not like the big dog that lived near the park. The big dog was wild and terrible. It barked and chased and bit. Tim and Lily were afraid of the big dog. + +One day, Tim and Lily saw the big dog sleeping under a tree. They wanted to go to the swing, but they had to pass by the tree. Tim said, "Let's be quiet and sneak by the big dog. Maybe it will not wake up." Lily said, "OK, but be careful. The big dog is very mean." + +Tim and Lily tiptoed by the tree. They did not make any noise. But the big dog smelled them. It opened its eyes and saw them. It jumped up and ran after them. It growled and showed its teeth. Tim and Lily screamed and ran to the swing. They hoped the big dog would not catch them. + +But the big dog was faster than them. It was almost at the swing. Tim and Lily were very scared. They did not know what to do. They wished the big dog would vanish. Then, they heard a loud horn. It was the park ranger. He drove his truck to the swing. He saw the big dog and the children. He honked his horn and shouted, "Go away, you bad dog! Leave the kids alone!" + +The big dog was startled by the horn and the voice. It stopped and looked at the truck. It was afraid of the park ranger. It turned and ran away. It vanished into the woods. Tim and Lily were safe. They were very happy. They thanked the park ranger. He said, "You're welcome, kids. But don't play near the big dog again. It's wild and terrible. It could hurt you." Tim and Lily nodded. They agreed. They never played near the big dog again. They played in the park and had fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two stones for eyes. They were very happy. + +But then the sky became dark and the wind became strong. The snow started to fall very fast and hard. Lily and Ben were cold and scared. They wanted to go home. + +"Ben, I'm cold and I want Mommy," Lily said. She trembled and hugged Ben. + +"Me too, Lily. Let's go home," Ben said. He took Lily's hand and they ran to their house. + +They knocked on the door and Mommy opened it. She saw them covered in snow and shivering. She smiled and hugged them. + +"Come in, my little snowflakes. You must be freezing. I have some hot wine for you," Mommy said. She took them to the kitchen and poured them some wine in small cups. She added some honey and cinnamon to make it sweet and spicy. + +Lily and Ben drank the wine and felt warm and cozy. They thanked Mommy and told her about their snowman. Mommy said she was proud of them and kissed them. + +They forgot about the cold and the snow. They felt happy and safe. They loved Mommy and each other. +Lily was helping her mother make a cake. She liked to stir the batter with a big spoon. She felt happy and proud. + +"Good job, Lily," her mother said. "You are a great helper. Now we need to put the cake in the oven." + +Lily followed her mother to the oven. She saw the fire inside. She felt fearful. She did not like the fire. It was hot and scary. + +"Mother, I'm scared of the fire," she said. "Can we turn it off?" + +Her mother smiled and hugged her. "Don't be scared, Lily. The fire is not bad. It helps us bake the cake. We need to leave it on for a while. But we will be careful and not touch it. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She still felt fearful, but she trusted her mother. She held her hand and watched the cake through the glass. She hoped it would be yummy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to slide, swing, and run on the grass. They saw a big grill near a picnic table. It smelled good. They wanted to see what was on the grill. + +"Mom, can we go look at the grill?" Ben asked. + +"Okay, but be careful. The grill is hot and the people are not our friends. Stay close to me," Mom said. + +They walked to the grill. Mom held their hands. They saw some meat and corn on the grill. The people smiled at them. + +"Hello, little ones. Do you like our food?" one of the people asked. + +"Yes, it looks yummy," Lily said. + +"Would you like to try some?" another person asked. + +"Mom, can we?" Ben asked. + +Mom nodded. The people gave them some meat and corn on a plate. They thanked them and ate. It was delicious. + +"Thank you for sharing your food with us. You are very kind," Mom said. + +"You're welcome. We're happy to share. Sharing is caring," one of the people said. + +Ben and Lily learned that sharing is caring. They also learned to be careful around hot things and distant people. They went back to play with a smile. They zipped down the slide and had fun. +Tom and Mia were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they always wanted more. They saw a big yacht in the water and wished they could have it. They asked their mom and dad, but they said no. They said the yacht was too expensive and they should be happy with what they had. + +One day, Tom and Mia sneaked out of their house and went to the dock. They saw the yacht was empty and no one was watching. They climbed on board and pretended it was theirs. They had fun driving the yacht, playing with the buttons and looking at the fish. They did not care about anything else. + +But soon, they became hungry and thirsty. They looked for food and water, but they found none. They realized they had left their lunch and bottles at home. They became scared and cold. They looked for their mom and dad, but they could not see them. They realized they had gone too far from the shore. They wished they had listened to their mom and dad and stayed at home. + +Then, they saw a big wave coming. It was very loud and fast. It hit the yacht and made it shake. Tom and Mia screamed and held each other. They thought they were going to sink. They said they were sorry and they loved each other. + +But then, they heard a horn. It was their mom and dad on a boat. They had seen them on the yacht and followed them. They were very angry and worried. They threw a rope and pulled them to safety. They hugged them and scolded them. They said they were very naughty and foolish. They said they could have drowned or got lost. They said they should never take things that are not theirs and be grateful for what they have. + +Tom and Mia cried and said they were sorry. They said they learned their lesson. They said they did not want the yacht anymore. They said they only wanted their mom and dad and their toys. They said they loved them very much. + +The end. +Anna likes to chew gum. She likes to make big bubbles with her gum. She has a pink gum that is very sweet. She chews it every day after lunch. + +But one day, her gum is not sweet. It is dry and hard. She cannot make bubbles with it. She tries to chew it, but it hurts her teeth. She is sad and angry. She thinks someone took her good gum and gave her bad gum. + +She looks around the lunchroom. She sees Ben. He is chewing gum too. He is making big bubbles with his gum. He has a blue gum that is very juicy. He smiles and pops his bubbles. He is happy and proud. + +Anna thinks Ben took her gum and switched it with his. She is very mad. She walks up to Ben and says, "Give me back my gum! You took my gum and gave me your dry gum! That is not nice!" + +Ben is surprised and scared. He says, "No, I did not take your gum! This is my gum! I got it from my mom! Your gum is your gum! I do not want your dry gum!" + +Anna does not believe him. She tries to grab his gum from his mouth. Ben tries to push her away. They start to fight. They pull and tug and yell. They make a big mess. + +The teacher sees them and stops them. She says, "What are you doing? Why are you fighting? Fighting is bad! You should share and be kind!" + +Anna and Ben are ashamed. They tell the teacher what happened. The teacher looks at their gums. She says, "I see the problem. Your gums are different. Anna, your gum is old. It has been in your backpack for a long time. It has lost its flavor and softness. Ben, your gum is new. It has been in your mom's purse for a short time. It has kept its flavor and softness. You did not switch your gums. You just have different gums." + +Anna and Ben feel silly. They say sorry to each other. They say sorry to the teacher. They throw away their gums. They hug and make up. They decide to share their snacks instead. They are happy and friendly. The teacher is proud of them. She gives them stickers and smiles. They have learned a lesson. They have learned to not jump to conclusions and to not fight over gum. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and big ears. + +"Hello, dog!" Tom says. He wants to pet the dog. He walks to the dog and puts his hand on its head. The dog feels soft and warm. + +"Can I pet the dog too?" Lily asks. She likes animals. She follows Tom and touches the dog's back. The dog feels nice and friendly. + +The dog likes Tom and Lily. It wags its tail and licks their faces. It makes a happy sound. "Woof, woof!" The dog says. + +Tom and Lily giggle. They think the dog is funny and cute. They hug the dog and say, "We love you, dog!" + +The dog's owner comes to the park. He sees Tom and Lily with his dog. He smiles and says, "Hello, kids! Do you like my dog? His name is Rex." + +"Yes, we like Rex!" Tom and Lily say. "He is a good dog. He feels soft and warm. He is funny and cute." + +The owner nods and says, "Rex is a good dog. He likes to play and make friends. He also likes to eat meat. Do you like to eat meat?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They like to eat meat. They like chicken and beef and fish. They say, "We like to eat meat. Meat is yummy and good for us." + +The owner laughs and says, "That's good. Rex likes to eat meat too. But sometimes he eats silly things. Once he ate my sock. And another time he ate my hat. He is a silly dog." + +Tom and Lily laugh too. They think Rex is a silly dog. They say, "Rex is a silly dog. But we still love him. He is our friend." + +The owner says, "You are very nice kids. Rex is lucky to have you as his friends. Do you want to play with him some more?" + +Tom and Lily say, "Yes, please!" They play with Rex in the park. They run and jump and roll. They have fun. They are happy. +Sara loved to dance. She danced in the morning, she danced in the afternoon, she danced at night. She danced with her dolls, she danced with her dog, she danced with her mom and dad. She was very creative. She made up her own moves and songs. She was happy when she danced. + +One day, Sara wanted to dance on the ceiling. She thought it would be fun and different. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I dance on the ceiling?" + +Her mom said, "No, Sara, you can't dance on the ceiling. It's too high and too hard. You might fall and hurt yourself. You can dance on the floor or on the bed, but not on the ceiling." + +But Sara did not listen. She waited until her mom was busy in the kitchen. She got a chair and a stool and stacked them on the bed. She climbed on top of them and reached for the ceiling. She felt the smooth and cold surface. She smiled and started to dance. + +She did not see the fan that was spinning above her head. She did not hear the noise it made. She did not feel the wind it blew. She only felt the joy of dancing on the ceiling. She closed her eyes and sang her song. + +But then, the fan hit her head. It made a loud and scary sound. It cut her hair and her skin. It made her bleed and cry. It made her fall off the chair and the stool and the bed. It made her hit the floor and break her arm and leg. It made her mom run to her and scream and hug her. It made her dad call the doctor and the ambulance. It made her stop dancing. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But soon, their mom came and said, "It's time for your nap, kids. Come on, let's go to your room." + +Lily and Ben did not want to nap. They wanted to keep playing. They said, "No, mom, no nap. We are not sleepy. We are having fun." + +Mom smiled and said, "I know, but you need to rest your eyes and your body. Napping is good for you. And when you wake up, you can play some more. Maybe we can go to the park later, if you are good." + +Lily and Ben still did not like the idea of napping. They tried to hide behind the couch, but mom found them. She picked them up and carried them to their room. She tucked them in their beds and gave them each a kiss. She said, "I love you, sweeties. Have a nice nap. I'll be back soon." + +Mom left the room and closed the door. Lily and Ben looked at each other. They whispered, "Do you want to nap?" + +Lily shook her head. She said, "No, I want to play. Let's sneak out of the room and go back to the living room. Maybe we can find some fancy clothes and dress up." + +Ben nodded. He said, "OK, let's do that. But we have to be quiet, so mom won't hear us." + +They got out of their beds and tiptoed to the door. They opened it slowly and peeked outside. They saw that mom was in the kitchen, making something. They thought, "Now is our chance. Let's go." + +They ran to the living room and looked for some fancy clothes. They found a hat, a scarf, a necklace, a coat, and some shoes. They put them on and looked at themselves in the mirror. They laughed and said, "We look so fancy. We are like princes and princesses." + +They pretended to have a tea party with their toys. They used their best manners and said, "Please" and "Thank you". They had a lot of fun, but they did not notice that mom was coming. She saw them and said, "What are you doing, kids? You are supposed to be napping." + +Lily and Ben looked at mom and said, "Oops. We are sorry, mom. We just wanted to play. We are not sleepy." + +Mom shook her head and said, "You are very naughty, kids. You need to nap, or you will be cranky and tired later. And you made a mess with the clothes. You have to put them back where they belong." + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They said, "OK, mom. We will nap. And we will clean up. We are sorry." + +Mom said, "It's OK, kids. I forgive you. But you have to nap now. Come on, let's go back to your room." + +She took them by the hand and led them to their room. She took off the fancy clothes and put them away. She tucked them in their beds and gave them each a kiss. She said, "I love you, sweeties. Have a nice nap. I'll be back soon." + +Mom left the room and closed the door. Lily and Ben looked at each other. They whispered, "Do you want to nap?" + +This time, they nodded. They said, "Yes, we want to nap. We are sleepy. And we love mom." + +They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They had a nice nap and dreamed of fancy things. +Lily and Max like to play hide and seek. They take turns to hide and to seek. Lily is good at hiding. She knows many hidden places in the house. Max is good at seeking. He looks for clues and listens for sounds. + +One day, they play hide and seek in the basement. Lily hides behind a big box. She thinks Max will not find her there. Max comes down the stairs. He sees many boxes and stuff. He wonders where Lily is. He walks around and looks behind and under things. + +He hears a sneeze. He follows the sound. He sees the big box. He thinks Lily is behind it. He smiles and runs to the box. He pulls it away and says, "Found you!" But he does not see Lily. He sees a door. A hidden door. He is surprised. He opens the door and says, "Lily, are you in here?" + +He steps inside. He sees a dark room. He sees more boxes and stuff. He sees a light switch. He turns it on. He sees a big reveal. He sees toys and books and games and clothes. He sees Lily's name on some of them. He sees a sign that says, "Happy Birthday, Lily!" + +He hears Lily's voice. She says, "Surprise!" She comes out from behind a shelf. She hugs Max and says, "This is my birthday present from Mom and Dad. They made this room for me. They wanted to keep it a secret until today. Do you like it?" + +Max is happy for Lily. He says, "I like it a lot. It is awesome. You are lucky. Can we play with your stuff?" Lily says, "Yes, of course. You are my best friend. You can play with me anytime. Come on, let's have fun!" They laugh and play with the stuff. They forget about hide and seek. They have a great time. +Anna and Ben like to play with their bikes. They have a small road near their house where they can ride. The road has a sign that says "yield". Anna knows what it means. It means to let other cars or bikes go first if they are coming. Ben does not know what it means. He thinks it is a funny word. + +One day, they are riding on the road. Anna sees a big car coming from the other side. She stops and waits. She says to Ben, "Ben, stop! We have to yield. There is a car coming." + +But Ben does not stop. He says, "No, I don't want to yield. I want to go fast. Yield is a silly word." He keeps riding and does not look at the car. + +The car sees Ben and honks. It slows down and tries to avoid him. Ben gets scared and falls off his bike. He hurts his knee and cries. Anna runs to him and helps him. She says, "Ben, are you okay? You have to be careful. You have to yield. It is a rule. It is for your safety." + +Ben feels sorry. He says, "I'm sorry, Anna. I was wrong. I did not listen to you. I did not know what yield means. Now I know. It means to be nice and share the road. I will yield next time." + +Anna hugs him and says, "It's okay, Ben. I'm glad you are okay. You are my friend. I like to play with you. You are popular. Everyone likes you. But you have to follow the rules. They are important." + +They pick up their bikes and walk back to their house. The car driver waves at them and smiles. He says, "Good job, kids. You learned a lesson. Yielding is good. It makes the road safer and happier. Have a nice day." + +Anna and Ben wave back and say, "Thank you, sir. Have a nice day too." They go home and tell their mom what happened. She is proud of them. She gives them a hug and a cookie. She says, "You are good kids. You are smart and brave. You learned a new word today. Yield. Can you say it?" + +Anna and Ben say, "Yield. We know what it means. We will do it next time." They smile and eat their cookies. They are happy. They love their mom. They love their bikes. They love their road. They love to yield. +Lily and Tom were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. + +"Look, our snowman is so happy!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he is. But he is also cold. Let's take him inside and warm him up," Tom said. + +They tried to lift the snowman, but he was too heavy. They pushed and pulled, but he did not move. + +"Maybe we can use the sled," Lily said. She ran to get the sled and put it behind the snowman. They pushed the snowman onto the sled and dragged him to the house. + +They opened the door and pulled the sled inside. They saw the fireplace in the living room. It had a big chimney on top. + +"Let's take him to the fireplace. He will like the fire," Tom said. + +They pushed the sled to the fireplace and lifted the snowman off the sled. They put him on the floor next to the fire. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman. Do you like the fire?" Lily asked. + +The snowman did not answer. He started to melt. His hat and scarf fell off. His carrot nose and buttons slid down. He became smaller and smaller. + +"Uh-oh, Mr. Snowman is not happy. He is dizzy. He is going away," Tom said. + +They watched the snowman turn into a puddle of water. They felt sad. + +"Bye, Mr. Snowman. We will miss you," Lily said. + +They hugged each other and went to get some towels. They cleaned up the water and put the hat and scarf and carrot and buttons in a box. + +"Maybe we can make another snowman tomorrow," Tom said. + +"Maybe. But we will not take him inside. We will leave him outside where he belongs," Lily said. + +They nodded and smiled. They learned a lesson. They went to have some hot chocolate and cookies. They were still friends. +Tom and Amy were playing with a big rubber ball in the park. They liked to bounce it and catch it and roll it. Sometimes they would throw it to each other and say, "Catch!" + +One day, a big dog came running to the park. He saw the rubber ball and wanted to play with it too. He ran after it and grabbed it with his teeth. He shook it and growled and ran away. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Tom shouted. He ran after the dog and tried to get the ball back. He pulled on the ball, but the dog pulled harder. The dog was not compassionate. He did not want to share. + +"Tom, be careful!" Amy said. She was scared of the dog. She did not want Tom to get hurt. She followed Tom and the dog. + +The dog ran to the street, where there were many cars and buses and bikes. He did not look where he was going. He crossed the street with the ball in his mouth. Tom and Amy ran after him. + +But they did not see the big red truck that was coming fast. The truck driver did not see them either. He could not stop in time. + +There was a loud noise and a big crash. The rubber ball flew out of the dog's mouth and landed on the sidewalk. The dog ran away, barking. + +But Tom and Amy did not get up. They were lying on the street, covered in blood. They were not moving. They were not breathing. + +The truck driver got out of his truck and saw what he had done. He was very sad and sorry. He called for help, but it was too late. + +The rubber ball was the only thing that was left of Tom and Amy's fun day in the park. +Anna loved to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had a red dress made of velvet. It was soft and shiny. Anna liked to touch it and pretend it was a magic dress. + +One day, Anna and Lily went to the park with Mommy. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. Anna wanted to try them all. She asked Mommy if she could play with Lily on the slide. Mommy said yes, but she recommended that Anna hold Lily tight. She said the slide was fast and Lily might fall. + +Anna nodded and climbed the slide with Lily. She held Lily tight and slid down. It was fun and exciting. She laughed and said, "Whee!" But when she reached the bottom, she saw something strange. Lily's dress was not red anymore. It was purple! + +Anna was surprised and confused. She looked at Lily's dress and wondered what happened. She asked Mommy, "Mommy, why is Lily's dress purple?" Mommy looked at Lily's dress and smiled. She said, "It's a mysterious dress, Anna. It changes color when it slides. It's a special dress for a special doll." + +Anna gasped and smiled. She thought Lily's dress was amazing. She said, "Wow, Lily, you have a mysterious dress! It's so cool!" She hugged Lily and said, "I love you, Lily. You are my best friend." She wanted to slide again and see what other colors Lily's dress could be. She asked Mommy, "Mommy, can we slide again?" Mommy said yes and they slid again and again. Lily's dress changed to blue, green, yellow, and pink. Anna and Lily had a lot of fun with the mysterious velvet dress. +Sara and Tom were very excited to go to the zoo with their mom and dad. They got in the big jeep and drove for a long time. Sara liked to look at the trees and the birds and the clouds. Tom liked to sing songs and make funny noises. + +When they got to the zoo, they saw many animals. They saw lions and tigers and bears. They saw monkeys and elephants and giraffes. They saw penguins and flamingos and crocodiles. Sara and Tom wanted to see them all. + +They came to a big cage where a man was talking. He said he was going to show them a trick with a snake. Sara and Tom were curious and scared. They held their mom and dad's hands. The man took out a long, green snake from a basket. He said it was a cobra and it was very spicy. He said spicy meant it could bite and make you sick. He said he was going to make the snake dance. + +He played a flute and the snake came out of the basket. It raised its head and spread its hood. It looked at the man and moved with the music. Sara and Tom watched with wide eyes. The man moved closer and closer to the snake. He reached out his hand and touched the snake's head. The snake did not bite him. The man smiled and put the snake back in the basket. + +The crowd was amazed and happy. They clapped their hands and cheered. Sara and Tom clapped their hands too. They liked the trick. They said wow and cool and awesome. The man bowed and thanked them. He said he was glad they enjoyed the show. He said he had a surprise for them. He said he had a baby snake that was not spicy. He said he would let them touch it if they wanted. + +Sara and Tom looked at each other. They wondered if they should touch the baby snake. They were curious and brave. They nodded and said yes. The man took out a small, yellow snake from another basket. He said it was a python and it was very friendly. He said friendly meant it would not bite or hurt them. He said he would let them hold it if they were gentle. + +He gave the snake to Sara and Tom. They felt its smooth and soft skin. They felt its warm and strong body. They felt its tiny and sharp teeth. They smiled and giggled. They liked the snake. They said cute and nice and sweet. The man smiled and took the snake back. He said he was proud of them. He said they were very brave and kind. He said he had a gift for them. He gave them each a sticker with a snake on it. He said they could keep it as a souvenir. + +Sara and Tom thanked the man. They put the stickers on their shirts. They showed them to their mom and dad. They were very happy. They said they had a lot of fun. They said they learned a lot. They said they wanted to see more animals. They said they loved the zoo. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box with a button on top. The button made funny noises and lights when they pushed it. Tom and Lily wanted to push the button all the time, but they were too small to reach it. They needed to climb on something to get to the button. + +One day, they had an idea. They moved their chairs and their books near the box. They stacked the books on the chairs and made a ladder. They were glad they were so clever. They took turns to climb on the ladder and push the button. They laughed and clapped at the noises and lights. + +But they did not know that the button was not a toy. It was a switch that controlled the power in the house. Every time they pushed the button, they turned off and on the lights, the TV, the fridge, and the oven. Their mom and dad were very angry and confused. They did not know what was happening. They ran to the room and saw Tom and Lily on the ladder and the box. + +"Tom! Lily! What are you doing?" their mom shouted. "Get down from there right now!" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not want to get in trouble. They tried to get down from the ladder, but they slipped and fell. They hit their heads and their arms and their legs. They cried and cried. The box also fell and broke. The button stopped making noises and lights. + +Their mom and dad rushed to help them. They hugged them and checked them for injuries. They were not badly hurt, but they had some bruises and scratches. They were very sorry for what they did. They said they were sorry to their mom and dad. They said they would never play with the button again. + +Their mom and dad were relieved they were okay, but they were also very upset. They said they were disappointed in them. They said they should not play with things they did not know. They said they should not climb on dangerous things. They said they should listen to them and be careful. They said they were grounded for a week. They took away their toys and their TV. They sent them to bed early. + +Tom and Lily were very sad. They did not have fun anymore. They wished they never played with the button. They wished they never climbed on the ladder. They wished they were glad again. +Tim and Jen were twins. They liked to play with their toys every day. But they did not like to share. They always fought over who got the best toy. + +One Sunday, they found a little red car in the yard. It was shiny and fast. They both wanted it. They ran to it and grabbed it. They pulled and pulled. They yelled and cried. + +"Let go! It's mine!" Tim said. + +"No, it's mine! You have too many toys!" Jen said. + +They did not see the big dog behind them. The dog was hungry and angry. It saw the little red car. It thought it was a bone. It barked and jumped. It bit the car and the twins. + +Tim and Jen let go of the car. They screamed and ran. The dog chased them. It was faster and stronger. It caught them and hurt them. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise. They came out of the house. They saw the dog and the twins. They were scared and sad. They called for help. But it was too late. The twins did not make it. The little red car was the end of them. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make car noises and race them on the floor. + +One day, Anna has a new car. It is big and red and shiny. She is very happy. She shows her new car to Ben. Ben likes the new car too. He wants to play with it. + +"Can I have your car?" Ben asks Anna. + +"No, it is my car. You have your own cars," Anna says. + +"Please, just for a little bit," Ben says. + +"No, go away," Anna says. + +Ben is sad. He likes Anna, but he likes the new car more. He waits until Anna is not looking. He takes the new car and runs away. + +Anna sees that her new car is gone. She is very angry. She looks for Ben. She finds him in the garden. He is playing with the new car. + +"Give me back my car!" Anna shouts. + +"No, it is mine now," Ben says. + +Anna and Ben start to fight. They pull and push and yell. The new car falls on the ground. It breaks into pieces. + +Anna and Ben stop fighting. They look at the broken car. They are both very sad. They wish they did not fight. They wish they could share the new car. + +They tell each other they are sorry. They hug and make up. They go back to their old cars. They play together again. They are friends. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in their bedroom. They have many toys and books and dolls. But sometimes they fight over their things. One day, Sara wants to play with Ben's truck. Ben says no. He says it is his truck and Sara has her own toys. Sara gets angry. She grabs the truck and runs away. Ben chases her and tries to get it back. They push and pull and yell. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to their bedroom. She sees the mess and the tears. She is not happy. She asks them what is wrong. Sara and Ben both talk at the same time. They tell Mom that the other one is bad and mean and took their toy. Mom shakes her head. She tells them to stop and listen. She says they need to explain why they are upset and how they feel. She says they need to share and be kind and say sorry. + +Sara and Ben are quiet. They think about what Mom says. They look at each other. They feel sad and sorry. They both say sorry to Mom and to each other. They hug and make up. They decide to play with the truck together. They take turns and help each other. Mom smiles and hugs them. She says she is proud of them. She says they are good twins. She says she loves them. Sara and Ben say they love Mom too. They are happy. They play in their bedroom. They have fun. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big oak tree with many leaves. They wanted to climb it. + +"Can we go up there?" Lily asked Tom. + +"OK, but be careful. The oak is very tall and strong," Tom said. + +They followed a path to the oak. They found a low branch and pulled themselves up. They felt the soft bark and the rough leaves. They saw birds and squirrels and bugs. They were happy. + +"Look, Tom, I found a nest!" Lily said. She pointed to a small bowl of twigs and feathers. + +"Wow, that's cool. Maybe there are eggs inside," Tom said. + +They moved closer to the nest. They heard a loud chirp. A mother bird flew out of the nest. She was angry. She flapped her wings and pecked at Lily and Tom. + +"Ow, ow, ow! She's hurting us!" Lily cried. + +"Let's go down, let's go down!" Tom shouted. + +They quickly climbed down the oak. They ran away from the bird. They followed the path back to the slide. They were scared and sad. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't know the bird was there," Tom said. + +"It's OK, Tom. I'm sorry too. We didn't mean to bother her," Lily said. + +They hugged each other. They decided to play somewhere else. They learned to respect the oak and the bird. They were still friends. +Tim and Lily like to play with boats. They have many boats of different colors and sizes. They take their boats to the pond and sail them on the water. They make waves and watch their boats go fast and slow. + +One day, they find a big boat with a loop on the top. They wonder what the loop is for. They decide to try it out. They put the boat on the water and pull the loop. The boat makes a funny noise and starts to spin around. It makes a big splash and a circle of water. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tim says. "The boat can make a loop!" + +"That's so funny!" Lily says. "Let's try it again!" + +They pull the loop again and again. They laugh and clap as the boat makes loops and splashes. They have a lot of fun with the loop boat. They think it is the best boat ever. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play near the lake. The lake is big and blue. They see fish and ducks in the water. Sometimes they throw stones and watch the ripples. + +One day, Tom has a new toy. It is a boat. The boat is red and white. It can float on the water. Tom is very happy. He wants to show Lily his boat. + +"Look, Lily, this is my boat. It is fine. Do you want to play with it?" Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom, your boat is fine. Can I hold it?" Lily says. + +"Sure, Lily, you can hold it. But be careful. Do not drop it in the lake." Tom says. + +Lily takes the boat from Tom. She feels it. It is smooth and light. She likes it. She wants to make it move on the water. + +"Tom, can I send your boat on the lake? I will be careful. I will not drop it." Lily says. + +"OK, Lily, you can send my boat on the lake. But not too far. I want to see it." Tom says. + +Lily nods. She walks to the edge of the lake. She puts the boat on the water. She pushes it gently. The boat moves on the water. It looks fine. + +"Wow, Lily, your boat is fine. It floats on the water. It is fast." Tom says. + +"Thank you, Tom. Your boat is fine. It is fun." Lily says. + +They watch the boat together. They smile. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to study. They liked to learn new things and ask questions. One day, they went to the museum with their teacher and saw many things. They saw big bones, shiny rocks, and old machines. + +"Look, Tom, what is that?" Lily asked, pointing to a black pile. + +"That is coal," the teacher said. "It is a kind of rock that can burn and make heat and light. Long ago, people used coal to run machines and trains." + +"Wow, coal can burn?" Tom said. "That is cool. Can we touch it?" + +"No, Tom, you cannot touch it," the teacher said. "It is dirty and can hurt your hands. You can look at it, but not touch it." + +Tom and Lily looked at the coal, but they were curious. They wanted to touch it and see how it felt. They thought it would be easy to take a small piece and hide it in their pockets. They waited until the teacher was busy with other kids and then they sneaked to the coal pile. They each grabbed a piece and put it in their pockets. + +"Let's go, Lily," Tom whispered. "We can study the coal at home." + +They ran back to the teacher and pretended nothing happened. They were happy and excited. They did not know that coal can make a lot of trouble. +Lily liked olives. She liked to eat them from a jar. She liked to put them on her fingers. She liked to make funny faces with them. + +One day, Lily saw a big bowl of olives on the table. She wanted to eat them all. She climbed on a chair and reached for the bowl. But she was too small. She could not get the olives. + +She saw a spoon next to the bowl. She had an idea. She took the spoon and scooped some olives. She put them in her mouth. They were yummy. She scooped some more. She put them in her pockets. She scooped some more. She put them in her hat. + +She was very happy. She did not see her mom coming. Her mom saw the mess. She saw the olives on the floor. She saw the olives on Lily's clothes. She saw the olives on Lily's face. + +She was very mad. She said, "Lily, what did you do? You made a big mess. You wasted the olives. You have to clean up. And no more olives for you." + +Lily was very sad. She did not want to clean up. She did not want to lose the olives. She cried. She said, "But I like olives. They are good. Please, mom, let me have some more." + +Her mom said, "No, Lily. You had enough. You have to learn to share. And you have to learn to be careful. Olives are not toys. They are food. You can have some more another day. But now you have to go to your room." + +Lily did not want to go to her room. She wanted to stay with the olives. She tried to run away. But her mom caught her. She carried her to her room. She said, "You can come out when you calm down. And when you say sorry." + +Lily was very angry. She did not want to calm down. She did not want to say sorry. She threw her toys. She kicked her bed. She screamed. She went wild. She said, "I hate you, mom. I hate olives. I hate everything." + +She did not know that her mom still loved her. She did not know that her mom was sad too. She did not know that her mom wanted to hug her. She did not know that her mom wanted to make her happy. She did not know that her mom had a surprise for her. She did not know that her mom had a cake with olives on it. She did not know that her mom had a big smile on her face. She did not know that her mom was waiting for her. She did not know that her mom was saying, "I love you, Lily. I love olives. I love everything." +Lily and Max were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. Sometimes they shared the blocks, and sometimes they wanted the same blocks. + +"Give me that blue block!" Max said. He reached for the block that Lily was holding. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. She pulled the block away from Max. + +Max was angry. He wanted the blue block. He pinched Lily's arm hard. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. She dropped the block and rubbed her arm. "That hurt! Why did you pinch me?" + +Max grabbed the blue block and smiled. He thought he had won. But then he felt something on his leg. It was an itch. A big, red, annoying itch. He had a mosquito bite. + +He scratched his leg, but the itch did not go away. It got worse. He dropped the blue block and scratched harder. + +Lily saw the blue block on the floor. She picked it up and hugged it. She was happy. She had the blue block. + +She looked at Max and saw him scratching his leg. She felt sorry for him. She knew how itchy mosquito bites were. + +"Here, Max," she said. She gave him a cream that her mom had. "This will help your itch. You can use it. It's available." + +Max stopped scratching and looked at Lily. He saw the cream and the blue block. He felt ashamed. He had been mean to Lily, and she had been nice to him. + +"Thank you, Lily," he said. He took the cream and put some on his leg. He felt better. The itch was gone. + +He gave the blue block back to Lily. "You can have it. I'm sorry I pinched you." + +Lily smiled and took the blue block. She gave Max a hug. "It's okay. I forgive you. Do you want to play with me?" + +Max nodded and hugged her back. "Yes, please. Let's play together." + +They played with the blocks and shared them. They had fun. They were friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the plants and smell the flowers. Lily saw a big plant with red and yellow petals. She wanted to pick one for her mom. + +"Look, Ben, how pretty!" she said. "Can I have one?" + +Ben shook his head. "No, Lily, you can't. Mom said we can't pull the plants. They will get hurt and die." + +Lily frowned. She did not care. She wanted the flower. She reached out her hand and pulled hard. The plant came out of the ground with a snap. + +"Ow!" the plant cried. "That hurts! Why did you do that?" + +Lily and Ben were shocked. They did not know the plant could talk. They dropped the plant and ran away. + +The plant was sad and angry. It had been growing in the garden for a long time. It had many friends and enjoyed the sun and the rain. Now it was out of the soil and alone. It felt spoiled and unloved. + +"Please, put me back," it begged. "I don't want to die." + +But Lily and Ben did not hear it. They were too scared and ran inside the house. They did not tell anyone what they had done. They hoped the plant would be okay. + +But the plant was not okay. It wilted and dried up. It never saw its friends again. It never felt the sun and the rain again. It was a spoiled plant. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play games. They played tag, hide and seek, and hopscotch. They had fun and laughed a lot. But one day, they wanted to play a new game. They saw a big hill near the park and decided to race to the top. + +Tom and Lily ran as fast as they could. They did not care about the rocks, the dirt, or the bugs. They only wanted to win. They wanted to have the victory. They pushed and shoved each other to get ahead. They did not say sorry or help each other. They were very silly. + +But the hill was too steep and too high. Tom and Lily tripped and fell. They rolled down the hill and got hurt. They scraped their knees, elbows, and faces. They cried and screamed. They did not have the victory. They had the pain. + +No one came to help them. No one heard them. They were alone and sad. They wished they had not played the new game. They wished they had not been so silly. They wished they had cared more about each other. But it was too late. They had lost their friend. They had lost their fun. They had a bad ending. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with purple fruits. They are prunes. Tom and Mia want to eat some prunes. + +"Look, Mia, prunes! They are yummy and sweet. Let's get some!" Tom says. + +"But they are too high, Tom. We can't reach them. How can we get some?" Mia says. + +Tom has an idea. He sees a long stick on the ground. He picks it up and tries to poke the prunes with it. He hopes they will fall down. + +"Here, Mia, help me. Hold the stick with me. We can call the prunes with the stick. Call, call, prunes, come down!" Tom says. + +Mia holds the stick with Tom. They poke the prunes with the stick. They call the prunes with the stick. Call, call, prunes, come down! + +But the stick is not long enough. The prunes are still too high. Tom and Mia can't get any prunes. They are sad. + +"Maybe we can ask someone to help us. Maybe someone has a ladder. Or a big hand. Or a bird. Then we can get some prunes." Mia says. + +Tom nods. He looks around. He sees a man walking by. He has a hat and a bag. He looks nice. + +"Excuse me, sir, can you help us? We want some prunes, but they are too high. Do you have a ladder? Or a big hand? Or a bird?" Tom says. + +The man stops and smiles. He looks at the tree and the prunes. He looks at Tom and Mia and the stick. + +"I'm sorry, kids, I don't have a ladder. Or a big hand. Or a bird. But I have something else. I have some prunes in my bag. I picked them from another tree. Do you want some?" The man says. + +Tom and Mia are happy. They nod and say yes. The man opens his bag and gives them some prunes. They are yummy and sweet. Tom and Mia thank the man and eat the prunes. They share the stick with the man. They are friends. They are happy. +Lily and Max were playing in the backyard. They had a big box of bricks that they could use to build anything they wanted. Lily liked to make houses and castles, and Max liked to make cars and rockets. + +"Look, Lily, I made a rocket!" Max said, holding up a brick with a cone on top. "It can fly to the moon and the stars!" + +"That's nice, Max," Lily said, "but I made a castle! It has a tower and a gate and a flag!" + +They showed each other their bricks and smiled. They liked to see what they could make with their bricks. + +"Can I play with your rocket, Max?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, Lily, you can play with my rocket. Can I play with your castle?" Max asked. + +"Of course, Max, you can play with my castle. We can share our bricks!" Lily said. + +They swapped their bricks and pretended to fly and live in their new toys. They used their voices to make sounds and their eyes to imagine. They had fun with their bricks. + +The sun was bright and warm. It made their bricks shine in different colors. They liked the bright bricks. They made their backyard look like a magic place. + +"Wow, Lily, look at the bricks! They are so bright!" Max said. + +"I know, Max, they are so pretty! They make me happy!" Lily said. + +They hugged each other and laughed. They were happy to play with their bricks and each other. They had a good day. +Ben 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. One day, he found a new car in his toy box. It was a big red car with a shiny belt on the front. Ben thought it was a fire car. + +He took the fire car and put it on his bed. He pretended that the fire car was going to rescue someone from a fire. He made siren noises and moved the fire car around. He saw his teddy bear on the pillow. He decided that the teddy bear was in trouble and needed help. + +He grabbed the fire car and drove it towards the teddy bear. He reached for the belt and tried to pull it. He wanted to use the belt to lift the teddy bear to safety. But the belt was stuck. He pulled harder and harder. He did not notice that the fire car was sliding off the bed. + +Suddenly, the fire car fell off the bed and hit the floor. Ben heard a loud bang and saw the fire car break into pieces. He felt sad and scared. He started to cry. He wanted his fire car back. + +He heard his mom come into the room. She saw Ben crying and the broken fire car on the floor. She hugged Ben and told him to calm down. She said that she was sorry that his fire car was broken. She said that she would try to fix it or buy him a new one. She said that she was proud of him for trying to rescue his teddy bear. She said that he was a brave and kind boy. + +Ben felt better. He stopped crying and smiled. He thanked his mom and hugged her back. He said that he loved her and his teddy bear. He said that he would be more careful with his toys. He said that he still liked to play with his fire car. He hoped that his mom could fix it or buy him a new one. He said that he wanted to be a fireman when he grew up. +Anna likes to teach her toys how to do things. She has a big bear, a small cat, and a yellow duck. She puts them on her bed and tells them to listen. + +"Today, I will teach you how to count to ten," she says. "It is easy and fun. Watch me." She holds up her fingers and says the numbers. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. See? Now you try." + +She gives the bear her fingers and tells him to count. The bear does not say anything. He just looks at her with his black eyes. Anna frowns. "Bear, you have to count. Like this. One, two, three..." She repeats the numbers. The bear still does not say anything. + +Anna sighs and moves to the cat. She gives the cat her fingers and tells her to count. The cat does not say anything either. She just licks her paw and yawns. Anna shakes her head. "Cat, you have to count. Like this. One, two, three..." She repeats the numbers. The cat still does not say anything. + +Anna feels sad and angry. She wants to teach her toys how to count, but they do not listen. She thinks they are not smart. She picks up the duck and hopes he will be different. She gives the duck her fingers and tells him to count. The duck does not say anything. He just quacks and flaps his wings. Anna drops the duck and cries. "Duck, you have to count. Like this. One, two, three..." She repeats the numbers. The duck still does not say anything. + +Anna feels like she has no success. She thinks she is a bad teacher. She looks at her bed and sees her toys. They are all empty. They do not talk or learn or play. They do not love her. She feels lonely and sad. She wishes she had a real friend who would listen and count with her. She hugs her pillow and cries. +Jen and Tom were friends who liked to play in the woods. They saw a big, old pine tree with many green needles. They wanted to climb the tree and see the sky. + +"Can we go up?" Jen asked Tom. + +"Yes, let's go!" Tom said. They held hands and walked to the tree. They found a low branch and pulled themselves up. They climbed higher and higher, until they reached the top. + +"Wow, look at the birds and the clouds!" Jen said. She felt happy and started to sing a song. Tom joined her and they sang loud and clear. + +But the old pine tree did not like their singing. It was angry and tired of the noise. It shook its branches and tried to make them stop. Jen and Tom did not notice and kept singing. + +The old pine tree had enough. It snapped its top branch and threw Jen and Tom down to the ground. They screamed and fell hard. They hurt their heads and legs and arms. They cried and bled and could not move. + +The old pine tree was quiet and still. It did not care about Jen and Tom. It did not like them or their singing. It was glad they were gone. +Lily and Tom are going to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They are very happy. They love to see the animals and learn their names. Mom and Dad buy four tickets at the gate. They give one ticket to Lily and one to Tom. + +"Put your ticket in the box, Lily," Mom says. "Then we can go inside." + +Lily holds her ticket in her hand. She looks at the box. It has a big hole and a picture of a lion. She is scared. She thinks the lion will eat her ticket. + +"No, Mom, I don't want to put my ticket in the box," Lily says. "The lion will get it." + +Mom smiles and hugs Lily. "Don't worry, Lily, the lion is not real. It is just a picture. The box is a machine. It takes your ticket and lets you in. See, Tom is putting his ticket in the box. He is not afraid." + +Lily looks at Tom. He is cheerful. He puts his ticket in the box and hears a beep. He walks through the gate and waves at Lily. + +"Come on, Lily, it is fun," Tom says. "The zoo is waiting for us." + +Lily feels brave. She puts her ticket in the box and hears a beep. She walks through the gate and joins Tom. Mom and Dad follow them. + +"Good job, Lily, you did it," Mom says. "Now let's go and see the animals." + +Lily and Tom are excited. They run to the zoo map and point at the animals they want to see. They have a wonderful day at the zoo. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play at the beach. They make sand castles and look for shells. They have fun. + +One day, Tom's mom says, "Tom, you have to study for your test. You can't go to the beach today." Tom is sad. He wants to go to the beach with Lily. He says, "But mom, I know everything. Can I go for a little bit?" + +His mom says, "No, Tom. You have to study hard. The test is very important. You can go to the beach tomorrow." She gives him a book and a pencil. She says, "Go to your room and study. No playing." + +Tom is angry. He doesn't want to study. He wants to play. He thinks his mom is mean. He takes the book and the pencil and goes to his room. But he doesn't study. He throws the book and the pencil on the floor. He sneaks out of the window. He runs to the beach. + +He sees Lily. She is happy to see him. She says, "Tom, you came! Let's play!" Tom says, "Yes, let's play! I don't want to study. Studying is boring." They run to the water. They splash and swim. They have fun. + +But then, Tom feels something around his leg. It is tight. It hurts. He looks down. He sees a big fish. It has sharp teeth. It is biting his leg. He screams. "Help! Help! A fish is biting me!" + +Lily hears him. She is scared. She says, "Tom, what's wrong?" She sees the fish. She says, "Oh no! It's a shark! Tom, swim to the shore! Swim fast!" + +But Tom can't swim fast. The shark is too tight. It pulls him deeper into the water. Tom cries. He says, "Lily, help me! Mom, help me!" But no one can help him. The shark eats him. + +Lily is sad. She cries. She says, "Tom, why did you come? Why didn't you study? Maybe the shark wouldn't have found you. Maybe you would be alive." + +Tom's mom is sad. She cries. She says, "Tom, where are you? Why did you leave? Why didn't you listen? Maybe I would have seen you. Maybe I would have saved you." + +The end. +Lily likes to paint. She has many colors and brushes. She paints flowers and trees and birds on paper. She is happy when she paints. + +One day, Lily wants to paint something new. She sees a big open door in the hall. She thinks it is a good place to paint. She takes her colors and brushes and goes to the door. + +She paints a big sun on the door. She paints blue sky and white clouds. She paints a rainbow with many colors. She paints a green hill and a house. She paints a cat and a dog and a bird. She paints a lot of things on the door. + +She is very busy and does not hear her mom calling her. She does not see her mom coming to the hall. She only sees her painting. + +Her mom sees the door and is very angry. She shouts at Lily. She says Lily is naughty and messy. She says Lily has to clean the door. She takes Lily's colors and brushes away. + +Lily is very sad and scared. She cries and says sorry. She feels dizzy in her head. She does not like to paint anymore. +Lily was a baby girl who liked to play in her crib. She had a soft blanket, a teddy bear and a ball. She liked to hug her teddy, roll her ball and make noises with her mouth. + +One day, Lily saw a big bird outside her window. It had wide wings, bright feathers and a long beak. Lily wanted to touch the bird and hear it sing. She hoped the bird would come to her crib and be her friend. + +She reached out her hand and said, "Bird, bird, come here!" But the bird did not hear her. It flew away to another tree. Lily felt sad and cried. She wanted the bird to come back. + +Her mommy heard her cry and came to her crib. She picked up Lily and hugged her. She said, "What's wrong, my sweetie? Why are you crying?" + +Lily pointed to the window and said, "Bird, bird, gone!" Mommy looked and saw the bird in another tree. She said, "Oh, I see. You like the bird, don't you? It's a pretty bird, but it can't come to your crib. It lives in the tree and flies in the sky. That's its home." + +Lily looked at her mommy and said, "No crib?" Mommy smiled and said, "No, baby, no crib. But you have a crib, and you have me, and you have your teddy and your ball. And you can see the bird from your window and hear it sing. Maybe it will come back another day. You can hope for that, okay?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay." She snuggled with her mommy and her teddy. She looked at the window and saw the bird sing. She hoped the bird would come back another day. She felt happy and smiled. +Sam and Mia were best friends. They liked to play pretend with their toys and sheets. One day, they decided to make a big tent with a sheet and some chairs. They put the sheet over the chairs and crawled inside. + +"This is our secret hideout," Sam said. "We can do anything we want here." + +"Like what?" Mia asked. + +"Like read books, or draw pictures, or eat snacks," Sam said. He took out a book from his backpack and opened it. "Look, this is a story about a dragon and a princess. Do you want me to read it to you?" + +"Yes, please," Mia said. She snuggled next to Sam and listened to his voice. He read the story with excitement and made funny noises for the dragon and the princess. Mia thought he was incredible. He could read so well and make the story come alive. + +The story was about how the dragon kidnapped the princess and locked her in a tower. But the princess was brave and smart. She made friends with a bird who helped her escape. The bird reminded her that she had a magic ring that could make her invisible. She used the ring to sneak past the dragon and run away. She met a prince who was looking for her and they fell in love. + +The end. + +"Wow, that was a great story," Mia said. "I liked the princess and the bird. They were clever and kind." + +"I liked the dragon and the prince. They were strong and brave," Sam said. "Do you want to play pretend that we are them?" + +"Okay," Mia said. "But you have to be the dragon and I have to be the princess." + +"Why?" Sam asked. + +"Because you are incredible at making dragon noises and I have a ring that reminds me of the magic one," Mia said. She showed him a plastic ring that sparkled in the light. + +"Okay, fine," Sam said. "But you have to promise to let me rescue you after you escape." + +"Deal," Mia said. They smiled at each other and started to play. They had a lot of fun in their tent. They did not want to leave. They were happy. +Sara and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a doll and Tom had a car. They liked to pretend that they were going on adventures together. + +"Look, Sara, I found a diamond!" Tom said, holding up a shiny stone he had picked up from the garden. "It is very pretty and sparkly. Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, please!" Sara said, taking the stone from Tom. She admired it in the light. "It is very pretty and sparkly. Can I keep it?" + +"Okay, you can keep it. But you have to share it with me sometimes," Tom said. + +"Okay, I will share it with you sometimes," Sara said. She put the stone in her doll's dress. "Now my doll has a diamond. She is very happy." + +They continued to play with their toys, making up stories and having fun. But then, something bad happened. Tom's car broke. One of the wheels came off and rolled away. + +"Oh no, my car is broken!" Tom cried. "I can't play with it anymore. It is not normal." + +Sara saw Tom was sad. She wanted to help him. She remembered that her dad had a toolbox in the garage. He used it to repair things that were broken. + +"Tom, don't be sad. I have an idea. We can repair your car. Come with me," Sara said. + +She took Tom's hand and led him to the garage. She opened the toolbox and looked for something to fix the wheel. She found a screwdriver and some tape. She gave them to Tom. + +"Here, Tom. You can use these to repair your car. You can put the wheel back and tape it. Then it will be normal again," Sara said. + +Tom took the screwdriver and the tape. He worked hard to repair his car. He put the wheel back and taped it. He tested it on the floor. It worked. + +"Yay, my car is repaired! Thank you, Sara. You are very smart and kind," Tom said. + +"You're welcome, Tom. I'm glad your car is normal again. Can we play with it together?" Sara said. + +"Of course, Sara. We can play with it together. And you can show me your diamond again. It is very pretty and sparkly," Tom said. + +They hugged and smiled. They went back to the living room and played with their toys. They were very happy. +Anna loves her kitten, Max. Max is soft and cute and likes to play with Anna. But sometimes, Max is naughty. He runs away from Anna, he scratches the sofa, and he knocks over the vase. + +One day, Anna and Max are playing in the garden. Anna throws a ball for Max to catch. Max runs after the ball, but he does not bring it back. He sees a bird on the fence and jumps to catch it. The bird flies away and Max falls off the fence. He lands on the other side, where Anna cannot see him. + +Anna is worried. She calls for Max, but he does not come. She looks for him, but she cannot find him. She thinks he is lost or hurt. She starts to cry. + +Max hears Anna crying. He feels sorry. He did not mean to make her sad. He wants to go back to her. He looks for a way to climb over the fence, but it is too high. He sees a hole under the fence, but it is too small. He tries to dig it bigger, but it is too hard. + +Then, he sees a man walking by. The man has a big dog on a leash. The dog sees Max and barks. Max is scared. He runs away from the dog, but the dog chases him. Max runs faster and faster, but the dog is faster. Max thinks he is going to end. + +But then, he hears Anna's voice. She is on the other side of the fence. She sees Max and the dog. She shouts for the man to stop the dog. The man hears her and pulls the leash. The dog stops and Max runs to the hole. He squeezes through and jumps into Anna's arms. + +Anna hugs Max and kisses him. She is happy to see him. She tells him he is a naughty kitten, but she loves him. Max purrs and licks her face. He is happy to see her. He tells her he is sorry, but he loves her. They go back to the house and play with the ball. They do not go near the fence again. The end. +Ben was a big boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a lot of cars, trains, and blocks, but his favorite toy was a mouse. The mouse was soft and gray, and it had a long tail and two black eyes. Ben liked to make the mouse run and jump and squeak. + +One day, Ben was playing with his mouse in his room, when he heard a noise under his bed. He looked under the bed and saw another mouse. But this mouse was not like his toy mouse. This mouse was small and brown, and it had a short tail and two red eyes. It looked at Ben and made a scary sound. + +Ben was afraid of the small mouse. He wanted to run away, but he was too scared to move. He held his toy mouse tight and hoped the small mouse would go away. He closed his eyes and wished for his mom or dad to come. + +But when he opened his eyes, the small mouse was still there. It came closer and closer to Ben and his toy mouse. Ben saw its sharp teeth and its red eyes. He wanted to scream, but he could not make a sound. + +Then, something happened. His toy mouse blinked. Ben blinked too. He could not believe it. His toy mouse was alive! It looked at the small mouse and made a loud squeak. It jumped out of Ben's arms and chased the small mouse away. Ben watched as his toy mouse ran after the small mouse and made it run out of his room. + +Ben was amazed and happy. His toy mouse was his hero. He hugged his toy mouse and thanked it for saving him. He did not care how his toy mouse became alive. He loved his toy mouse more than ever. He decided to name his toy mouse Blink. He and Blink became the best friends in the world. +Lily was a gifted girl who liked to draw and sing. She had many books and toys in her room, but her favorite thing was her big mattress. She liked to jump and bounce on it, and pretend it was a castle or a boat. + +One day, her mom invited some friends over for tea. Lily wanted to show them her mattress and how high she could jump. She ran to her room and called out, "Come and see my mattress! It is so fun and soft!" + +But when she opened the door, she saw that her mattress was gone. Instead, there was a pile of clothes and boxes on the floor. Her mom had moved her mattress to the basement, because she needed more space for the guests. + +Lily felt very sad and angry. She shouted, "Where is my mattress? I want my mattress back! You took away my mattress!" + +Her mom and her friends heard her and came to see what was wrong. They saw Lily crying and stomping on the floor. Her mom tried to calm her down and explain, "Lily, I'm sorry, but we had to move your mattress for a little while. We have some guests who need a place to sleep tonight. You can have your mattress back tomorrow, I promise." + +But Lily did not listen. She kept yelling and throwing things. She did not care about the guests or her mom. She only wanted her mattress. + +The guests looked at Lily and whispered to each other. They thought she was very rude and spoiled. They felt sorry for her mom, who looked very embarrassed and tired. They decided to leave early and not stay for the night. + +Lily did not notice that they left. She only noticed that her mom was very upset and angry with her. She said, "Lily, you have been very naughty and selfish. You made a big mess and scared away our guests. You should be ashamed of yourself. Go to your room and think about what you did. You will not get your mattress back until you say sorry and behave better." + +Lily realized that she had made a big mistake. She felt very embarrassed and sorry. She wished she had not been so mean and loud. She wished she had shared her mattress and been nice to the guests. She wished she had made her mom happy and proud. + +She went to her room and cried. She did not have her mattress or her mom. She felt very lonely and sad. She decided to say sorry and try to be a better girl. She hoped that her mom and her mattress would forgive her. +Lily was shy. She did not like to talk to other kids at school. She liked to play by herself with her dolls and books. She had a secret in her pocket. It was a shiny stone that she found in the park. She thought it was very pretty and special. + +One day, a new boy came to her class. His name was Ben. He was friendly and funny. He wanted to play with Lily, but she was too shy to say yes. She hid behind her books and dolls. Ben was sad. He liked Lily and wanted to be her friend. + +The next day, Ben had an idea. He brought a toy car to school. He liked to zoom it around the floor and make noises. He saw Lily sitting by herself. He went to her and said, "Hi, Lily. Do you want to see my car? It is very fast and cool." He showed her his car and smiled. + +Lily looked at his car. It was red and shiny. She liked it. She wanted to show him her stone, but she was too shy. She kept it in her pocket and said nothing. Ben was confused. He thought she did not like him or his car. He said, "Okay, bye, Lily." He walked away with his car. + +Lily felt bad. She wanted to say something, but she did not know how. She wished she could show him her stone and be his friend. She took out her stone and looked at it. It sparkled in the light. She had an idea. She ran after Ben and said, "Wait, Ben. I have something to show you too. It is in my pocket. It is very pretty and special." She showed him her stone and smiled. + +Ben looked at her stone. It was blue and shiny. He liked it. He said, "Wow, Lily. Your stone is very pretty and special. Where did you find it?" Lily told him about the park and how she found it. Ben said, "That is awesome. Can I hold it?" Lily nodded and gave him her stone. He held it and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very nice. Do you want to play with me and my car?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Ben. I would like that." They played together with the car and the stone. They laughed and talked. They became friends. Lily was not shy anymore. She was happy. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and admire them. They saw ants, bees, and butterflies. They were careful not to hurt them. + +"Look, Ben, a ladybug!" Lila said, pointing to a red and black bug on a leaf. "It is so pretty. I want to hold it." + +She reached out her hand and gently picked up the ladybug. She smiled as it crawled on her fingers. + +"Can I see?" Ben asked, moving closer. + +"Sure, here you go." Lila said, passing the ladybug to Ben. + +Ben held the ladybug in his palm and watched it. He liked its spots and its shiny wings. He admired it. + +Suddenly, a loud noise made them jump. It was their dad, mowing the lawn. He did not see the ladybug in Ben's hand. + +"Watch out, kids!" he shouted, as he came near them. "Move away from the grass!" + +Ben was scared. He did not want the ladybug to get hurt by the harsh mower. He quickly put the ladybug back on the leaf and ran to Lila. + +They hugged each other and looked at the ladybug. It was safe and flew away. + +"Bye, ladybug!" they said, waving. "Thank you for letting us admire you!" +Tom and Lily love to play in the water. They have a big pool in their backyard. Sometimes they pretend they are fish or dolphins or whales. They splash and swim and have fun. + +One day, they find a toy shark in the pool. It is gray and has sharp teeth. Tom and Lily are nervous. They think the shark is real and scary. They run out of the water and hide behind a chair. + +Mom sees them and laughs. She tells them the shark is not real. It is a toy that dad bought for them. She shows them how to make the shark move and make noises. She says the shark is friendly and likes to bathe with them. + +Tom and Lily are curious. They touch the shark and see that it is soft and smooth. They hear the shark squeak and giggle. They are not nervous anymore. They think the shark is fun and cute. + +They take the shark back to the pool and play with it. They bathe the shark and make it jump and dive. They pretend they are shark friends and explore the water. They have more fun than ever. +Lily was restless. She did not want to nap. She wanted to play with her toys. But Mom said she had to nap. Mom said naps were good for her. + +Lily lay in her bed and looked at her box. Her box was big and brown. It had many stickers on it. Lily liked her box. She put her toys in her box. She also hid things in her box. Sometimes she pretended her box was a house or a car or a boat. + +Lily had an idea. She got out of her bed and went to her box. She opened her box and took out her teddy bear. She hugged her teddy bear and whispered to him. + +"Teddy, do you want to nap with me?" she asked. + +Teddy did not answer. He was a toy. But Lily pretended he said yes. + +"Okay, let's go to my bed. But don't tell Mom. She will be mad if she sees us." she said. + +Lily and Teddy walked to her bed. They climbed on her bed and covered themselves with a blanket. Lily cuddled with Teddy and closed her eyes. + +She felt sleepy. She yawned. She thought of her box. Her box reminded her of many things. It reminded her of her toys, her games, her secrets. It reminded her of Mom, Dad, and her baby brother. It reminded her of how much she loved them. + +Lily smiled. She was not restless anymore. She was happy. She fell asleep with Teddy in her arms. +Tom and Anna are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys, but they have too many. Their room is messy and their mom is not happy. + +"Tom and Anna, you need to sell some of your toys. You have no space on your shelf. You can use the money to buy something new." Mom says. + +"But we love all our toys. We don't want to sell them." Tom and Anna say. + +"Please be obedient and listen to me. You can keep your favorite toys, but you have to sell the ones you don't play with. You can go to the park and find other kids who want to buy them." Mom says. + +Tom and Anna agree to sell some of their toys. They put them in a big bag and go to the park with mom. They see many kids playing and having fun. They find a nice spot and put their toys on the ground. + +"Who wants to buy our toys? We have cars, dolls, books, and more. They are very cheap and fun." Tom and Anna say. + +Some kids come and look at their toys. They like what they see and ask how much they are. Tom and Anna tell them the prices and sell some of their toys. They are happy to make some money and to make other kids happy. + +"Thank you for buying our toys. We hope you enjoy them." Tom and Anna say. + +They go back to mom and show her the money they made. Mom is proud of them and gives them a hug. + +"Good job, Tom and Anna. You were very obedient and smart. Now you have more space on your shelf and some money to buy something new. What do you want to buy?" Mom says. + +Tom and Anna think for a while and then smile. + +"We want to buy ice cream!" They say. +Lily wanted to be a fairy for the party. She had a pretty costume with wings and a wand. But she was shy and scared to go. She did not know many kids at the party. + +Her mom saw her hiding in her room. She came in and gave her a hug. "Lily, you are a brave and kind fairy. You can make new friends and have fun. I will be with you all the time. You can do it!" she said. She encouraged Lily to try. + +Lily put on her costume and held her mom's hand. They went to the party. There were many kids with different costumes. Lily saw a boy with a pirate hat and a girl with a princess dress. They smiled at her. + +"Hi, I'm Jack. I like your wings. Can I see your wand?" the boy asked. + +"Hi, I'm Anna. You are a beautiful fairy. Do you want to play with us?" the girl asked. + +Lily felt happy. She nodded and showed them her wand. They played games and ate cake. Lily made new friends and had fun. She was glad she listened to her mom. She was a brave and kind fairy. +Ben is a tall boy who likes to play with his cat, Max. Max is a black and white cat who likes to eat tuna. Ben's mom always gives Max some tuna when she makes lunch for Ben. + +One day, Ben and Max are playing in the backyard. They see a big bird on the fence. The bird is brown and has a long beak. Max wants to catch the bird, so he runs towards the fence. But the bird sees Max and flies away. + +"Max, come back!" Ben calls. He is worried that Max will get lost. He runs after Max, but he is not fast enough. Max jumps over the fence and runs into the street. + +Ben sees a car coming. The car is red and shiny. The driver does not see Max. Ben is scared. He shouts, "Max, watch out!" + +The driver hears Ben and stops the car. He gets out and sees Max under the car. He is not hurt, but he is scared. He picks up Max and gives him to Ben. + +"Are you okay, kid?" the driver asks. He is a tall man with a beard. He is wearing a blue shirt and jeans. + +"Yes, thank you," Ben says. He hugs Max and feels his fur. "This is my cat, Max. He likes tuna." + +The driver smiles. He likes cats too. He has a cat at home. His cat is orange and fluffy. His cat likes tuna too. + +"I'm glad Max is okay," the driver says. "You should be careful with him. He is very curious. He might get into trouble." + +"I know," Ben says. "I love him. He is my own cat. I will watch him better." + +The driver nods. He gets back into his car and drives away. Ben waves goodbye. He takes Max back to the backyard. He gives him some tuna and plays with him. He is happy. Max is happy too. He purrs and licks Ben's face. He is sorry he ran away. He loves Ben. He is his own boy. +Ben and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were soldiers and march around the trees and swings. They wore hats and carried sticks as their guns. + +"Look, Ben, I found some olives!" Mia said, pointing to a small tree with green fruits. "Let's eat them, they are yummy!" + +Ben shook his head. "No, Mia, we can't eat them. They are dangerous. Mommy said so. They are not good for us. They can make us sick." + +Mia frowned. "But they look so good. And they are green, like our hats. Maybe they are soldier food. Maybe they make us strong and brave." + +She reached for an olive, but Ben stopped her. He grabbed her hand and pulled her away from the tree. + +"Come on, Mia, let's march somewhere else. There are more fun things to do in the park. Like slide and swing and run. And we can find other things to eat. Like apples and crackers and cheese. They are not dangerous. They are good for us. They make us happy." + +Mia nodded. She let go of the olive and followed Ben. They marched away from the tree, singing a song. They were happy. They were soldiers. They were friends. +Sara was a helpful girl. She liked to help her mom and dad with chores. She also liked to help her grandpa, who lived next door. Grandpa had a cane. He used it to walk, because his legs were old and hurt. + +One day, Sara went to visit grandpa. She knocked on his door and said, "Hi, grandpa! Can I help you with anything?" + +Grandpa smiled and said, "Hello, Sara! You are very kind. How about you help me water the flowers in the garden?" + +Sara nodded and followed grandpa to the garden. She saw many colorful flowers. She wondered how they grew so pretty. She picked up a watering can and poured water on the flowers. Grandpa used his cane to point at the flowers and tell Sara their names. + +"This is a rose. It is red and smells nice. This is a sunflower. It is yellow and big. This is a daisy. It is white and small. Do you like the flowers, Sara?" Grandpa asked. + +Sara nodded again and said, "Yes, grandpa! I like the flowers very much. They make me happy. Thank you for showing me the flowers, grandpa!" + +Grandpa hugged Sara and said, "You are welcome, Sara! You make me happy, too. You are a helpful and wonderful girl. I love you, Sara!" + +Sara hugged grandpa back and said, "I love you, too, grandpa!" +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom. One day, they see a big truck in the park. The truck has many fruits and vegetables. The truck is from a famous farm. The farm is on TV. + +"Look, mom, fruits and vegetables!" Lily says. + +"Yes, they are very fresh and healthy. Do you want to buy some?" mom asks. + +Lily and Ben nod. They run to the truck. They see apples, bananas, carrots, tomatoes, and many more. They also see a yellow fruit. It is round and sour. + +"What is this, mom?" Ben asks. + +"That is a lemon, Ben. It is good for making juice or salad. Do you want to try it?" mom says. + +Ben is curious. He takes a lemon from the truck. He peels it with his fingers. He bites it. He makes a funny face. He spits it out. + +"Yuck, mom, it is very sour!" Ben says. + +Lily laughs. She stares at Ben. She thinks he is silly. She takes a lemon too. She peels it. She bites it. She makes a funny face too. She spits it out. + +"Yuck, Lily, it is very sour!" Lily says. + +Mom smiles. She hugs Lily and Ben. She gives them a napkin. She wipes their mouths. + +"It is okay, Lily and Ben. Lemons are not for eating. They are for making juice or salad. Next time, we can make lemonade with sugar and water. It will be sweet and yummy. Do you want to do that?" mom says. + +Lily and Ben nod. They say sorry to the truck driver. They give him the lemons back. They choose some other fruits and vegetables. They pay the truck driver. They thank him. They go home with mom. They are happy. They want to make lemonade soon. +One day, a prince came to visit a castle. He wanted to marry the princess who lived there. He brought her a big red flower and a shiny ring. He said, "You are very pretty. Will you be my wife?" + +The princess smiled and said, "Yes, I will. But first, you have to meet my father, the king. He is very kind and wise. He will like you too." + +They went to the throne room, where the king was sitting on a big chair. He had a long beard and a crown. He looked at the prince and said, "Welcome, young man. You have a good heart and a brave spirit. I am happy that you love my daughter." + +The prince bowed and said, "Thank you, your majesty. I am honored to be here. You have a beautiful castle and a wonderful family." + +The king nodded and said, "You are very polite. But there is one thing you should know. I have a very bad allergy to flowers. If I smell one, I sneeze very loud and very hard. It makes me feel sick and dizzy. So please, do not bring any flowers near me." + +The prince felt sorry and said, "Oh, I am sorry. I did not know that. I brought a flower for the princess, but I will throw it away. I do not want to make you sneeze." + +But it was too late. The king had already smelled the flower that the prince was holding. He sneezed so loud and so hard that the whole castle shook. The windows broke, the walls cracked, and the ceiling fell. The prince, the princess, and the king were buried under the rubble. They could not get out. They could not breathe. They died. The end. +Tom and Jen like to play at the beach. They make sand castles and dig holes. They look for shells and rocks. Sometimes they see crabs. Crabs are small and hard. They have claws and legs. They can pinch and run. + +One day, Tom and Jen find a big crab. It is red and thick. It has big claws and eyes. It looks angry. Tom and Jen want to touch it. They are not scared. They are brave. + +They go near the crab. The crab sees them. It makes a noise. It snaps its claws. It tries to run away. Tom and Jen chase it. They think it is fun. They laugh and shout. + +But the crab does not like it. It is not fun for the crab. It is scared and mad. It wants to be alone. It turns around and pinches Tom's finger. Tom cries out. It hurts. Jen stops. She is sorry. She helps Tom. + +They leave the crab alone. They go back to their sand castle. They put some water on Tom's finger. They say sorry to the crab. They pay the crab a shell. They hope the crab is happy. They learn to be kind. They hug and smile. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with toys and eat snacks. One day, they find a big orange in the kitchen. They want to share it, but they do not have a knife. + +"Let's break it with our hands," Tom says. + +"No, that's stupid. It will make a mess," Jen says. + +"Then how do we eat it?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. You think of something," Jen says. + +Tom thinks hard. He has an idea. He sees a hammer on the table. He picks it up and hits the orange with it. The orange explodes. Juice and bits fly everywhere. The kitchen is dirty. + +"Tom, what did you do?" Jen screams. + +"I wanted to open the orange," Tom says. + +"That was a bad idea. You are stupid. You ruined the orange and the kitchen. I quit. I don't want to be your friend anymore," Jen says. + +She runs away, crying. Tom is sad and sorry. He does not have the orange or his friend. He wishes he did not use the hammer. He wishes he listened to Jen. He cries too. The end. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play together. One day, they want to play in the bathtub. They ask their mom if they can. + +"Mom, can we play in the bathtub?" Lily says. + +"Sure, but you have to order your toys first," Mom says. + +Lily and Max run to their room. They have many toys. They order them by color. Red toys go in one box. Blue toys go in another box. Yellow toys go in another box. They order all their toys. + +"Look, Mom, we ordered our toys!" Max says. + +"Good job, you can play in the bathtub now," Mom says. + +Lily and Max take some toys to the bathroom. They fill the bathtub with water. They put some bubbles in the water. They make funny hats with the bubbles. They splash each other with water. They laugh and have fun. + +"Look, I'm a pirate!" Lily says. + +"Look, I'm a lion!" Max says. + +They make funny noises and pretend to be different animals. They play in the bathtub until the water gets cold. Then they dry themselves with towels. + +"Did you have fun in the bathtub?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, we had fun!" Lily and Max say. + +They hug their mom and go to bed. They dream of playing in the bathtub again. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They see many flowers in the park. They are lovely. They are red, yellow, pink and purple. + +Lily says, "I want to pick a flower for my mom. She will be happy." + +Tom says, "Me too. I want to pick a flower for my dad. He will be proud." + +They run to the flowers. They see a big sunflower. It is very tall. They want to pick it. + +Lily says, "How can we reach it? It is too high." + +Tom says, "We can stretch. We can jump. We can try." + +They stretch their arms. They jump up and down. They try hard. But they cannot reach the sunflower. It is still too high. + +They feel sad. They sit on the grass. They look at the sunflower. + +The sunflower sees them. It feels sorry. It bends down. It gives them a smile. It says, "Hello, Lily and Tom. You are lovely. You can have me. I am a flower for you." + +Lily and Tom are surprised. They are happy. They say, "Thank you, sunflower. You are lovely. You are a flower for us." + +They pick the sunflower. They hug it. They run to their parents. They give them the sunflower. They say, "Look, mom and dad. We have a lovely flower for you. It is from the park. It is from the sunflower." + +Their parents are happy. They are proud. They say, "Thank you, Lily and Tom. You are lovely. You are a flower for us." +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play dress up. They have a big box of clothes and hats and shoes. They can be anything they want. + +One day, Sara wants to be a princess. She puts on a pink dress and a shiny crown. She looks in the mirror and smiles. She feels pretty. + +Tom wants to be a pirate. He puts on a black shirt and a red scarf. He finds a wooden sword and a hook. He looks in the mirror and laughs. He feels brave. + +They go to the living room and pretend to have an adventure. Sara says, "I am the princess of this castle. You are a bad pirate. Go away or I will call my guards." + +Tom says, "I am the captain of this ship. You are a silly princess. Give me your jewels or I will make you walk the plank." + +They run around and chase each other. They have fun. + +Mom comes home and sees them. She is surprised. She says, "Wow, you two look crazy. What are you doing?" + +Sara and Tom stop and smile. They say, "We are playing dress up. We are a princess and a pirate." + +Mom smiles too. She says, "You are very creative. I like your costumes. But it is time to clean up and have dinner. Can you help me?" + +Sara and Tom nod. They take off their clothes and hats and shoes. They put them back in the box. They help Mom with the dishes and the table. They are good kids. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in winter. They see white snow on the ground and in the trees. They put on warm hats and coats and boots. They go out to have fun. + +"Look, Ben, a bird!" Lily says. She points to a small brown bird on a branch. The bird has a red chest and a black cap. It sings a sweet song. + +"Wow, it is pretty!" Ben says. He wants to see the bird better. He walks closer to the tree. The bird flies away. + +"Let's follow it!" Lily says. She runs after the bird. Ben runs after Lily. They follow the bird from tree to tree. They laugh and shout. + +But the bird is fast and smart. It flies to a tall pine tree. Lily and Ben cannot see it anymore. They stop and look around. They are far from their house. They feel cold and tired. + +"Where are we?" Ben asks. He is scared. He holds Lily's hand. + +"I don't know," Lily says. She is scared too. She sees a big road with many cars. She hears a loud noise. She does not like it. + +They are lost. They are weak. They need help. + +They see a man in a blue uniform. He has a badge and a hat. He is a police officer. He sees Lily and Ben. He smiles and walks to them. + +"Hello, kids, are you OK?" he asks. He is kind and friendly. + +"No, we are lost," Lily says. She starts to cry. + +"We followed a bird and we don't know how to go back home," Ben says. He starts to cry too. + +"Don't worry, I will help you," the police officer says. He takes out a radio and talks to someone. He tells them their names and where they live. He says he will bring them home. + +He lifts Lily and Ben in his arms. He carries them to his car. He puts them in the back seat. He buckles their seat belts. He drives them home. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They see their house and their parents. They hug and thank the police officer. They hug and kiss their parents. They say sorry for running away. + +They learn a lesson. They do not follow birds anymore. They stay close to their house. They play safely in winter. They are good friends. +Sara and Ben like to help Mom in the kitchen. They have small spoons and bowls to stir things. Mom gives them flour, sugar, eggs and milk to make a cake. Sara and Ben stir and stir until the batter is smooth and yellow. + +Mom pours the batter into a big pan and puts it in the oven. She tells Sara and Ben to wait and watch. They sit on the floor and look at the oven. They see the cake rise and smell the sweet aroma. They are hungry and excited. + +Mom says the cake is ready and takes it out of the oven. She puts it on a rack to cool. She tells Sara and Ben to be careful and not touch the hot pan. She goes to get some frosting and sprinkles from the cupboard. + +Sara and Ben see a cord hanging from the counter. They are curious and want to see what it is. They pull the cord and hear a loud noise. They look up and see a mixer spinning and splashing frosting all over the kitchen. They are scared and surprised. + +Mom hears the noise and runs to the kitchen. She sees the mess and the mixer. She turns it off and unplugs the cord. She is angry and sad. She tells Sara and Ben that they should not play with the cord. She says the cord is for the mixer, which is high and dangerous. She says they have to clean up and apologize. + +Sara and Ben feel sorry and ashamed. They say they are sorry and help Mom clean up. They wipe the frosting from the walls, the floor, the counter and themselves. They hug Mom and tell her they love her. Mom hugs them back and tells them she loves them too. She says they can still have some cake, but they have to be careful and listen next time. They nod and smile. They cut the cake and share it with Mom. The cake is yummy and they are happy. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to joke a lot. They played in the park every day after school. One day, they saw a big pond with ducks and fish. They wanted to feed them some bread. + +"Look, Lily, there is a weird duck with a long neck," Tom said, pointing at a swan. "Do you think it can talk?" + +"Maybe it can, Tom. Let's ask it a joke and see if it laughs," Lily said, smiling. + +They walked to the edge of the pond and threw some bread to the swan. The swan came closer and ate the bread. Tom and Lily waited for it to say something. + +"Hello, Mr. Duck, do you want to hear a joke?" Tom asked. + +The swan looked at Tom and Lily with its black eyes. It did not say anything. + +"Okay, I will tell you one. Why did the chicken cross the road?" Tom said. + +The swan still did not say anything. + +"To get to the other side!" Tom said, laughing. + +The swan did not laugh. It opened its big mouth and hissed at Tom and Lily. It was angry. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tom shouted. + +Tom and Lily ran away from the pond as fast as they could. The swan chased them for a while, but then gave up and went back to the water. + +Tom and Lily were scared, but also a little bit funny. They learned that swans are not ducks, and they do not like jokes. They decided to joke with each other instead. +Sam and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They have bikes. They like to race on their bikes. They are fast and healthy. + +One day, they see a big pile of waste in the park. It is dirty and smelly. It has cans, bottles, papers and other things. Sam and Lily are sad. They do not like waste. They want the park to be clean and green. + +They see a man with a truck. He works for the park. He is picking up the waste. Sam and Lily go to him. They say, "Hello, sir. Can we help you?" + +The man smiles. He says, "Sure, you can help me. You can put the waste in these bags. Then I can put them in the truck. Thank you for being helpful." + +Sam and Lily are happy. They put on gloves. They pick up the waste. They put it in the bags. They work hard. They make the park clean and green. + +When they are done, they say, "Bye, sir. Thank you for letting us help you." + +The man says, "Bye, kids. Thank you for helping me. You are very kind and smart. You care about the park and the environment. You are good friends." + +Sam and Lily get on their bikes. They race to the playground. They have fun. They are proud of themselves. They are fast, healthy and helpful. +Ben and Lily like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make them roll on the floor, on the table, and on the couch. They pretend they are drivers and go to different places. + +One day, they decide to have a car march. They line up all their cars in a row and make them move together. They say, "Beep beep! We are the car march! We are going to the park!" They make a lot of noise with their mouths and their cars. + +But their mom is working in the next room. She hears the noisy car march and comes out. She says, "Ben and Lily, you are too loud! You are disturbing me and the neighbors. Please play quietly or go outside." + +Ben and Lily feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, mom. We did not mean to be noisy. We just wanted to have fun with our car march." They pick up their cars and put them in a basket. They say, "Can we go to the park and play with our car march there?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Yes, you can. But first, put on your coats and shoes. It is cold outside." She helps them get ready and takes them to the park. There, they find a big space to play with their car march. They are happy and have fun. They still make noise, but no one minds. They say, "Beep beep! We are the car march! We love the park!" +Anna loved books. She liked to look at the pictures and the words. She had a big book with many words. It was a dictionary. She wanted to show it to her friend Lily. + +Anna went to Lily's house with her dictionary. She knocked on the door. Lily's mom opened it. She said, "Hello, Anna. Lily is very sleepy. She had a long day. Maybe you can play another time." + +Anna felt sad. She wanted to play with Lily and show her the dictionary. She said, "Please, can I see Lily for a little bit? I have something to show her. It is very special." + +Lily's mom smiled. She said, "Okay, but only for a little bit. Lily is in her room. Be quiet and gentle." + +Anna went to Lily's room. She saw Lily on her bed. She was sleeping. She had a teddy bear in her arms. Anna tiptoed to the bed. She put the dictionary next to Lily. She whispered, "Lily, look. I brought you a book. It has many words. You can learn them when you wake up. It is a gift for you." + +Lily opened her eyes. She saw Anna and the dictionary. She smiled. She said, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. I like books too. Can we read it together?" + +Anna nodded. She said, "Yes, we can. But first, let's take a nap. We are both sleepy. We can read later." + +Lily and Anna cuddled with the teddy bear and the dictionary. They closed their eyes. They fell asleep. They dreamed of words and pictures. They were happy. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and she made pretty patterns on the paper. She drew flowers and stars and hearts. She was happy. + +Tommy was her brother. He was older and bigger. He liked to play with his cars and trucks. He did not like to draw. He was bored. + +He saw Lily's drawings on the table. He did not think they were pretty. He thought they were silly. He wanted to make Lily mad. He took her papers and he tore them. He tore them into small pieces. He laughed. + +Lily heard the noise. She ran to the table. She saw her drawings. They were all torn. She was very sad. She cried. + +"Tommy, why did you tear my drawings?" she asked. "They were mine. I worked hard on them. They were pretty." + +Tommy shrugged. He did not care. He said, "They were not pretty. They were gray. Gray is a boring color. You should draw with other colors. Like red and blue and green." + +Lily was angry. She said, "Gray is not boring. Gray is a nice color. It is the color of the sky and the clouds and the elephants. And I can draw with any color I want. It is my choice. You are mean. You should say sorry." + +Tommy did not say sorry. He said, "No, I won't. You are a baby. You cry too much. Go away." + +Lily did not go away. She picked up her crayons. She had an idea. She took the gray crayon and she drew on Tommy's cars and trucks. She drew big Xs and circles and lines. She said, "Now your cars and trucks are gray. Gray is a boring color. You should play with other toys. Like dolls and blocks and books." + +Tommy saw what Lily did. He was very mad. He yelled, "Lily, what did you do? You ruined my cars and trucks. They were mine. I played with them. They were cool." + +Lily smiled. She said, "They were not cool. They were gray. And you tore my drawings. So we are even. Now you know how it feels. Maybe next time you will be nice." + +Tommy did not like how it felt. He felt sorry. He said, "Lily, I'm sorry. I was wrong. I should not have torn your drawings. They were pretty. Can we be friends?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She said, "OK, we can be friends. But you have to promise not to tear my drawings again. And I promise not to draw on your cars and trucks again. And we can share our crayons and our toys. And we can draw and play together." + +Tommy agreed. He said, "OK, I promise. And I will try to like gray. It is not so bad. It is the color of your eyes. And your eyes are pretty." + +Lily hugged Tommy. She said, "Thank you, Tommy. You are a good brother. And I will try to like your cars and trucks. They are not so bad. They are the color of your hair. And your hair is cool." + +They smiled. They were happy. They drew and played together. They used all the colors. They made new patterns. They had fun. +Lily and Ben liked to pretend they were wizards. They had sticks for wands and hats made of paper. They would say funny words and wave their sticks at each other. + +One day, they found a big book in the attic. It had pictures of stars and moons and strange animals. Lily opened the book and saw a word. She tried to read it. + +"Abra...ka...dabra," she said slowly. + +Ben laughed. "That's not a real spell. That's a silly word. You don't know how to do magic." + +Lily felt angry. She wanted to show Ben she could do magic. She pointed her stick at him and said the word louder. + +"Abra-ka-dabra!" + +Suddenly, Ben's hat turned into a frog. It jumped off his head and croaked. Ben screamed and ran away. Lily was shocked. She didn't mean to do that. She looked at the book and saw it was not an ordinary book. It was a magic book. + +She ran after Ben and tried to catch the frog. She wanted to change him back. She hoped he was not mad at her. She hoped they could still be friends and pretend to be wizards. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They also liked to chew gum. They had a big pack of gum that their mom gave them. They shared the gum with each other. + +"Anna, look at that big tree!" Ben said. "It has a lot of leaves. Do you think we can throw our gum there?" + +Anna looked at the tree. It was very tall and green. She thought it would be fun to throw their gum there. "Yes, let's try!" she said. "But we have to be careful. Mom said we should not throw our gum on the ground or on other things. It can make a mess." + +Anna and Ben took out their gum from their mouths. They made a ball with their gum. They aimed at the tree. They threw their gum as hard as they could. + +The gum flew in the air. It went very high. But it did not land on the tree. It landed on something else. Something that was hidden behind the tree. + +"Ouch!" a voice said. "What was that?" + +Anna and Ben ran to the tree. They saw a man sitting on a bench. He had a book in his hand. He also had gum in his hair. The gum was sticky and pink. It was their gum. + +Anna and Ben felt very sorry. They did not mean to hurt the man. They wanted to have fun. They did not know he was there. + +"Sorry, mister!" Anna said. "We did not see you. We were throwing our gum at the tree." + +The man looked at them. He was not happy. He was angry. He tried to pull the gum out of his hair. But it was hard. The gum was stuck. + +"Why did you do that?" the man said. "Don't you know that gum is not for throwing? It is for chewing. And you should not throw it anywhere. You should put it in a trash can. It can make a mess. It can hurt people. Like me." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They learned their lesson. They did not want to make a mess. They did not want to hurt people. They wanted to be good. + +"Sorry, mister," Ben said. "We will not do it again. We will put our gum in a trash can. And we will say sorry to mom." + +The man sighed. He was still angry. But he was also kind. He saw that Anna and Ben were sorry. He saw that they were young. He saw that they made a mistake. + +"OK, kids," the man said. "I forgive you. But please be careful next time. And don't throw your gum at trees. Or at people. Or at anything. OK?" + +"OK, mister," Anna and Ben said. "Thank you." + +They gave the man a hug. They gave him a smile. They gave him a piece of gum. A new one. Not a sticky one. Not a pink one. A blue one. The man smiled back. He took the gum. He chewed it. He threw it in a trash can. He read his book. He was happy. + +Anna and Ben ran back to the swings. They swung, slid and ran. They had fun. They did not throw their gum. They chewed it. They put it in a trash can. They were good. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red car. They took turns to drive the car around the house and garden. + +One day, Lily wanted to drive the car, but Ben did not want to share. He said, "No, it is my turn. You had it yesterday." Lily said, "But I want it now. You are not fair." They both pulled the car and shouted at each other. + +Mama heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily and Ben fighting over the car. She frowned and said, "Stop it, both of you. You are not being nice to each other. Sharing is caring. If you cannot share, you cannot play with the car at all." + +She took the car away and put it on a high shelf. She said, "You can have the car back when you say sorry and promise to share. Now, come and have some toast and jam for breakfast." + +Lily and Ben felt sad and sorry. They did not like to make Mama frown. They did not like to fight with each other. They loved the car, but they loved each other more. They hugged and said, "Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben. We will share the car next time." + +Mama smiled and said, "That's good. I am proud of you. You are fine twins. Now, enjoy your toast and jam. It is very yummy." + +Lily and Ben ate their toast and jam. They felt happy and warm. They learned that sharing is caring, and that making Mama smile is better than making her frown. They decided to play nicely with the car and with each other. They had a fun day. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the woods. They found a huge log that was good for climbing and jumping. But they also wanted to make a fire, so they looked for an axe to split the log. + +They saw an axe near a hut, where an old man lived. The old man was not there, so they took the axe and ran back to the log. They took turns to swing the axe and hit the log, but it was very hard and did not split. + +"Let me try again," said Tom. "I can do it better than you." + +"No, it's my turn," said Sam. "You had enough chances." + +They started to fight over the axe, pulling and pushing each other. They did not see the old man coming back from the river, with a bucket of fish. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my axe?" the old man shouted. "That's mine, not yours!" + +Tom and Sam dropped the axe and looked at the old man. They were scared and sorry. They did not mean to take his axe. They just wanted to split the log. + +"We're sorry, sir," they said. "We wanted to make a fire, but we couldn't split the log. We didn't know it was your axe." + +The old man was angry, but he also felt sorry for them. He saw that they were cold and hungry. He decided to help them. + +"Come with me," he said. "I'll show you how to split the log. And I'll share some of my fish with you. But you have to promise me to never take my axe again, or anything else that is not yours. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Sam nodded and followed the old man. They learned how to split the log with the axe, and how to make a fire with the wood. They also ate some of the fish that the old man cooked for them. They thanked him and apologized again. + +They became friends with the old man, and sometimes visited him in the woods. They played with the log, but they never touched his axe again. They learned to respect his things, and he learned to share his kindness. +Sam and Mia were playing in the backyard. They had a big box that they pretended was a spaceship. They made noises like rockets and aliens. + +"Let's go to the moon!" Sam said. + +"Okay, but first we need to request some food from Mom," Mia said. "I'm hungry." + +They ran inside and found Mom in the kitchen. She was making cookies. + +"Mom, can we have some cookies, please?" they asked. + +"Sure, but they are still hot. You have to wait a little bit," Mom said. + +She put the cookies on a plate and set them on the table. + +Sam and Mia waited. They smelled the cookies. They looked delicious. + +"Can we have some milk, too?" Sam asked. + +"Of course. Here you go," Mom said. She poured them some milk in cups. + +Sam and Mia thanked Mom and took their cookies and milk. They went back to the backyard. + +They ate their cookies and drank their milk. They were sweet and yummy. + +"Wow, these are the best cookies ever!" Mia said. + +"I agree. They are better than fire!" Sam said. + +They laughed and finished their snack. Then they got back in their box spaceship and flew to the moon. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom. One day, they see a big bird in a tree. The bird has many colors on its feathers. It is red, blue, green and yellow. + +"Wow, look at that bird!" Lila says. "It is so pretty!" + +Ben nods. He wants to see the bird closer. He runs to the tree and tries to climb it. But the tree is too high and he falls down. + +"Ouch!" Ben says. He hurts his knee and starts to cry. + +Mom hears Ben and runs to him. She hugs him and kisses his knee. She says, "Are you OK, Ben? That was not a good idea. The bird is rare and shy. It does not like people to bother it. It might fly away if you scare it." + +Lila comes to Ben and says, "I am sorry, Ben. I hope you feel better. The bird is still there. Do you want to see it with me?" + +Ben nods. He wipes his tears and smiles. He says, "Yes, please. But we have to be quiet and gentle. We do not want to make the bird sad." + +Mom, Lila and Ben sit on a bench and watch the bird. The bird sings a beautiful song. It sounds like a flute. They listen and enjoy the rare bird. They are happy. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys and make funny noises. One day, they find a big boot in the closet. It is brown and has laces. + +"Look, a boot!" Lily says. "Can we play with it?" + +"Yes, let's play with it!" Tom says. "It is big and funny!" + +They take the boot out of the closet and put it on the floor. They take turns to put their feet inside the boot and walk around. The boot is too big for them and they fall down. They laugh and get up. + +"Repeat, repeat!" Lily says. "It is fun to fall down!" + +"Repeat, repeat!" Tom says. "It is fun to walk with the boot!" + +They repeat the game many times. They make funny noises with their mouths and pretend the boot is talking. They have a lot of fun with the boot. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my boot?" Dad says. He comes into the room and sees Lily and Tom playing with his boot. He smiles and picks up the boot. + +"Sorry, Dad, we found your boot in the closet and we wanted to play with it," Lily says. + +"It is a big and funny boot, Dad," Tom says. + +Dad laughs and hugs them. "It is okay, you can play with my boot. But be careful not to hurt yourselves, okay?" + +"Okay, Dad, thank you!" Lily and Tom say. They give Dad a kiss and continue to play with the boot. They have a lot of fun with the boot and with Dad. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, balls, dolls, and books. + +One day, they see a big hole in the ground. They want to know what is inside. They crawl to the hole and look. They see a long, brown thing. It is a root. It comes from a tree. + +Lila says, "I want to pull the root out. Maybe there is a treasure under it." Ben says, "No, you can't. The root is part of the tree. If you pull it out, the tree will be sad." + +They start to fight. They pull the root from both sides. They make loud noises. They do not hear their mom calling them. + +Mom comes to the garden. She sees Lila and Ben fighting over the root. She is not happy. She says, "Stop that. You are hurting the tree and yourselves. The root is not a toy. It is a regular thing that helps the tree grow. Come here and play with your toys. They are more fun and safe." + +Lila and Ben feel sorry. They let go of the root. They crawl to their mom and hug her. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We did not know. We love the tree and the root. We will play with our toys now." + +Mom smiles and kisses them. She says, "I love you, too. Now, let's go and have some juice and cookies. They are not regular. They are yummy." +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to learn new things. One day, they find a big box of powder in the kitchen. They wonder what it is. + +"Let's play with it!" Ben says. He opens the box and pours some powder on the table. + +"Wow, it's white and soft!" Mia says. She touches the powder and makes a ball. + +They have fun making shapes and patterns with the powder. They are playful and happy. + +But then, Mom comes in and sees the mess. She is not happy. + +"Ben and Mia, what are you doing?" she asks. "This is not a toy. This is flour. We use it to make bread and cake." + +"Sorry, Mom," Ben and Mia say. They look at each other and feel bad. + +Mom sighs and smiles. She says, "It's okay. I know you are curious. But you have to ask me before you use something. And you have to clean up after you play. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mom," Ben and Mia say. They nod and help Mom clean the table. + +Mom says, "You know what? Since you like flour so much, why don't we make some cookies together? You can learn how to measure, mix and bake. How does that sound?" + +"Yay, cookies!" Ben and Mia say. They hug Mom and follow her to the oven. + +They learn how to make cookies and enjoy them with milk. They are still playful, but they are also careful and respectful. They thank Mom for teaching them and for being nice. Mom thanks them for helping and for being sweet. They love each other very much. +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with many branches. Ben wanted to climb the tree and see how high he could go. Lily was scared of heights and did not want to climb. + +"Come on, Lily, it will be fun!" Ben said. "Don't be a baby, just follow me!" + +Ben started to climb the tree, grabbing the branches and pulling himself up. Lily watched him from the ground, feeling nervous. She did not want to lose her friend, but she also did not want to fall. + +"Ben, be careful!" Lily shouted. "The tree is too high, you might get hurt!" + +Ben did not listen to Lily. He kept climbing higher and higher, until he reached the top of the tree. He felt proud and happy. He looked around and saw the whole park, the sky, and the pond. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Ben said. "Lily, you should see this!" + +Lily did not answer. She was too scared to look up. She wished Ben would come down. + +Suddenly, Ben heard a loud splash. He looked down and saw Lily in the pond. She had slipped and fallen into the water. She was wet and cold and crying. + +"Help, help!" Lily screamed. "I can't swim, I can't swim!" + +Ben felt guilty and scared. He had been mean to Lily and made her climb the tree. He had not paid attention to her and left her alone. He had to help her. + +Ben quickly climbed down the tree, as fast as he could. He ran to the pond and jumped in. He grabbed Lily and pulled her out of the water. He hugged her and said he was sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I'm sorry!" Ben said. "I was a bad friend, I should have listened to you. Are you okay?" + +Lily was shivering and sobbing. She was angry and sad, but also glad that Ben had saved her. She hugged him back and said she forgave him. + +"I'm okay, Ben, I'm okay," Lily said. "You were a good friend, you helped me. But don't ever make me climb the tree again, okay?" + +"Okay, Lily, okay," Ben said. "I won't, I promise. Let's go home and get dry and warm, okay?" + +"Okay, Ben, okay," Lily said. + +They walked home, holding hands, feeling sorry and grateful. They learned a lesson that day: to be careful, to be kind, and to be friends. +Lily was a dog who liked to walk. She walked with her mom and dad every day. She walked to the park, to the store, to the school. She liked to see new things and smell new smells. She liked to meet other dogs and people. She was a glad dog. + +One day, Lily saw a big truck on the road. It was loud and fast. It made her scared. She barked at it and tried to run away. But her mom and dad held her leash. They said, "No, Lily, stay. It's OK. The truck won't hurt you." Lily did not believe them. She wanted to hide. + +The next day, Lily saw the truck again. It was parked near the park. It had a picture of a bone on it. Lily was curious. She sniffed the truck. She smelled something good. She wagged her tail. She heard a voice from inside the truck. It said, "Hello, little dog. Do you want a treat?" Lily looked up. She saw a man with a smile. He had a bowl of treats in his hand. He opened the door of the truck. He said, "Come on, Lily. Don't be shy. I have something for you." + +Lily was tempted. She liked treats. She wanted to see what the man had. She took a step toward the truck. But then she remembered her mom and dad. They had told her not to go with strangers. They had told her to be careful. They had told her they loved her. Lily stopped. She looked at the man. She looked at the truck. She looked at the bone. She felt something wrong. She turned around. She ran back to her mom and dad. They hugged her and praised her. They said, "Good girl, Lily. You are smart and brave. You did the right thing." Lily was glad. She licked their faces. She knew they were her family. She knew they would keep her safe. She did not need the truck or the treats or the bone. She had everything she needed. She was a happy dog. +Ben and Mia like to play in the park. They have a big red ball and a small blue bike. They take turns to kick the ball and ride the bike. They have fun. + +One day, they see a cave in the hill. They are curious. They want to explore the cave. They leave the ball and the bike near the cave and go inside. + +The cave is dark and cold. They can hear strange noises. They are scared. They hold hands and walk slowly. + +"Hello, who is there?" a voice says. Ben and Mia stop. They see a big brown bear. The bear is friendly. He smiles and waves. + +"Hi, I am Bob. This is my cave. Do you want to see my toys?" the bear says. + +Ben and Mia nod. They follow the bear deeper into the cave. They see many toys. The toys are clean and shiny. The bear likes to play with them. + +"Wow, you have so many toys. They are very nice. Can we play with you?" Ben says. + +"Sure, you can. I like to share. But you have to be careful. Some of the toys are fast and loud. They can speed and make noise. Like this one." The bear shows them a toy car. He pushes a button and the car speeds across the cave. It makes a beep beep sound. + +Ben and Mia laugh. They like the toy car. They want to try it. The bear lets them. They take turns to push the button and watch the car speed. They have fun. + +They play with the bear and his toys for a long time. They forget about the ball and the bike. They are happy. +Lily was a nervous kid. She did not like to play with other kids. She liked to read books and draw pictures. But today, her mom said she had to go to the park. She said it was good to make friends. + +At the park, Lily saw a big slide. She wanted to try it, but there were many kids in line. She waited and waited, but the line did not move. She saw that a big kid was at the top of the slide. He was pushing other kids away. He said, "This is my slide. Go away!" + +Lily felt scared. She did not want to be pushed. She wanted to go back to her mom. But her mom was talking to another mom. She did not see Lily. + +Then, Lily heard a voice. It was a small kid. He was behind Lily in the line. He said, "Hi, I'm Ben. Do you want to slide with me?" + +Lily looked at him. He had a friendly smile. He had a red hat. He said, "Don't worry about the big kid. He is mean, but he is not strong. We can push him together." + +Lily felt a little better. She said, "Okay, let's try." + +They walked to the top of the slide. The big kid saw them. He said, "Go away, you two. This is my slide." + +But Ben and Lily did not go away. They pushed the big kid. He was surprised. He lost his balance. He slid down the slide. He landed on the ground. He cried. + +Ben and Lily laughed. They slid down the slide. They had fun. They became friends. + +Lily was not nervous anymore. She liked to play with Ben. She liked to play with other kids. She thanked her mom for taking her to the park. She said, "I had a good day." +Sam and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars and blocks. One day, they see a big suit in Sam's dad's closet. The suit is black and shiny. It has many buttons and a tie. + +"Let's try the suit!" Sam says. "We can be like dad!" + +"Okay!" Ben says. They take the suit and go to Sam's room. They take turns to wear the suit. They pretend to talk on the phone and write on paper. + +"You look funny!" Sam says to Ben. He laughs. + +"You look funny too!" Ben says to Sam. He laughs. + +They have fun with the suit. But then, they hear Sam's dad coming home. He is angry. + +"Who took my suit?" he shouts. He goes to Sam's room. He sees Sam and Ben with the suit. The suit is dirty and wrinkled. Some buttons are missing. The tie is torn. + +"What did you do to my suit?" he asks. He is very mad. + +"Sorry, dad," Sam says. "We just wanted to play." + +"Sorry, sir," Ben says. "We didn't mean to ruin it." + +Sam's dad does not listen. He takes the suit from them. He scolds them. He tells them to go home. He says they are not friends anymore. + +Sam and Ben are sad. They cry. They say goodbye. They leave. + +They never play with the suit again. They never play with each other again. The end. +Lily and Ben were playing outside 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 with their snowman. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Lily said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben said, pretending to be the snowman. "But I am very cold. Can you give me a hug?" + +Lily and Ben ran to hug the snowman. They felt his cold and wet snow on their faces and hands. They laughed and squeezed him tight. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud voice behind them. It was their mom, calling them from the door. + +"Lily! Ben! Come inside now! It's time for lunch!" + +Lily and Ben let go of the snowman and turned around. They saw their mom holding a big tray with two bowls of soup and two slices of bread. The soup was steaming and smelled delicious. + +"OK, mom!" Lily said. "We're coming!" + +"Bye, Mr. Snowman!" Ben said. "We'll see you later!" + +They ran to the door, leaving the snowman alone in the yard. The snowman smiled and winked at them. He was glad they had played with him. He hoped they would come back soon. He did not mind the cold. He liked to freeze. +Franny was a happy girl. She was three years old and liked to have fun. One day, her mom gave her a special present. It was a microphone. Franny was very excited. She ran around the house, talking into the microphone. She felt like a star. + +The microphone was very strong. It could pick up Franny's voice from all around the house. Franny was amazed. She sang and laughed with the microphone every day. + +One day, Franny was playing with her microphone and getting louder and louder. Her mom shouted, "Franny, please get quiet!" Franny didn't understand. She just wanted to have fun with her microphone. + +Suddenly, Franny heard a loud noise in the room. It was her mom, laughing. She was holding a remote and a speaker. She said, "Franny, look at what I got! A remote and speaker. Now, if you want to get loud, I can too!" +Once there was a little girl who was very enthusiastic about picking patches of flowers in the garden. She loved the colors, shapes, and smells that the flowers gave off. One day, she decided she wanted to pick more patches, so she quit picking flowers in one patch, and moved onto the next. + +But then, something surprising happened. While she was picking flowers in the new patch, she saw a bright, colorful butterfly. She was mesmerized by the beautiful creature and could not take her eyes off of it. + +The little girl quickly forgot about her mission to pick patches of flowers and was so excited, she ran over to the butterfly and started to chase it. She would flutter around, but it kept flying away. Eventually she got tired, and quit chasing it. + +The little girl was still enthusiastic, but this time she was excited to get back to picking patches of flowers. She enjoyed the rest of the day collecting patches of petals and enjoying the beautiful colors of all the different flowers in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Sara. She loved wearing cute dresses and had lots of pretty things. One day she was playing in her garden when she saw an old glove in the dirt. She picked it up and when she did, something magical happened! Suddenly, a prince appeared and asked if Sara would marry him. Sara was so surprised and excited! She put on her old glove and said "Yes!". + +Then they had a beautiful wedding with lots of friends and family. Everyone said they looked cute together in their matching outfits. People laughed and clapped as the prince and Sara danced together around the garden. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a small boy who loved to jump. Everywhere he went he would jump and jump, much to the delight of his family. Even when he was tired and everyone else was sleeping, he would still go to the living room and jump on the couch. + +One day, the little boy thought he heard a noise coming from outside. It was a strange sound, but he was curious to find out what it was. So, he opened the window and jumped out. When he landed, he saw the source of the sound - a puppy! + +The little boy was so excited he jumped up and down and called to the puppy. The puppy came over and licked the little boy's fingers. The little boy was devoted to the puppy from then on and they became the best of friends. + +Even though the puppy had a lot of energy, the little boy still managed to tire him out with all the jumping they did. After one long day of jumping, they both lay down and fell asleep with smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time there was a polite goat. He liked to wander around and explore. One day, while looking around, he fell into a bush! He bleated and ran around, trying to get out, but he couldn't. + +Suddenly, a little girl appeared. She was only 3 years old and she was very kind. She saw the goat stuck in the bush and she smiled. The goat was so happy! + +The little girl carefully reached her arms into the bush and grabbed the goat. She was gentle and the goat felt very safe and happy. + +The goat thanked the little girl with a soft bleat and the little girl smiled. She put the goat down and watched as it carefully ran off, still looking very polite. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was an incredible place called Cheese Land. It was filled with cheese of all shapes and sizes. + +One day, a little boy named Jack decided he wanted to go to Cheese Land. He put on his shoes and ran to the park, where a magical door opened up. He stepped through and found himself in Cheese Land! + +Jack saw so many different types of cheeses. Some were yellow, some were orange and some were even green! He wanted to try them all. He looked around and saw a big round cheese that looked delicious. He grabbed it and took a big bite. It was the most incredible cheese he'd ever tasted. + +Jack was so happy he'd gone to Cheese Land. He had a great time trying all the different types of cheese. He ate so much cheese that he could barely move. He hopped back through the magical door and ran home with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a young girl who was very envious of her friends. She wished she had something special like they did. One day her mother explained to her that if she worked very hard she could grow a garden in the yard. The little girl was so excited and she worked hard to help her mom create a beautiful garden. As the garden grew, she was so proud of it and she showed it off to her friends. + +When her friends saw the garden, they were so envious. Each day the little girl would go out and tend to the garden, watering the plants and picking the flowers. She loved taking care of it and enjoyed it every single day. Soon summer came and her garden was in full bloom. Everyone was impressed and the little girl was very proud. + +The little girl was so happy she had done such a good job in her garden. She knew that it had been a lot of hard work and she was proud of herself for her accomplishment. She knew that it was the best thing she had ever done and she thanked her mother for helping her to create such a beautiful garden. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. One day, Lucy went on a journey to visit a friend. She was very excited. + +Before she left, Lucy brought a big pink bag to put all the things she needed in. She packed snacks, toys and a favourite book. + +The journey was a long one, but Lucy was not scared. She kept looking at the pretty pink sky and the fluffy clouds. + +At last, Lucy arrived at her friend's house. She had a wonderful time playing and laughing. Before she left, her friend gave her a special pink present - it was a really nice surprise! + +When Lucy got home, she felt proud of the journey she had made. The pink present was a reminder of the wonderful day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She wanted to explore the world, so she started to wander. + +First she found an old ashtray. It was very smelly and didn't look very nice. She picked it up and waved it around in the air. + +Next she found an old playground. The swings and slides looked fun, so she ran inside. She played for ages and had lots of fun. + +Eventually, she stumbled across a smelly pond. It was full of mucky water and mud. She put her ashtray down in the mud and watched as it slowly sank. + +The little girl's adventure was over and she went back home. She had lots of stories to tell all about her wanderings. +Once upon a time there was a big, grumpy bear. He lived deep in the woods with no one else around. Every day he wished he could cook, but he could never figure out how. + +One night, a strong urge came over the bear. He just had to learn how to cook! He walked and walked, looking for someone to teach him. After a while, he spotted a cottage. In the cottage, an old woman was stirring something in a pot. + +He asked the old woman if she would teach him how to cook. The old woman smiled and said yes. For the next few weeks, the old woman taught him all sorts of cooking tips and tricks. + +Finally, the bear was ready to start cooking on his own! He thanked the old woman for teaching him and went back to his den. Each night, he cooked a special soup and ate it up with a big smile on his face! +Molly was a very nosy puppy. Everywhere she went, she wanted to explore and find something new. One day, as she was trotting around the yard, her owner called her back inside to put on her collar. + +At first, Molly didn't want to put it on. But her owner reminded her that it was for her own safety, so reluctantly Molly agreed. She immediately felt a bit safer and more protected. + +From then on, every time Molly was getting too nosy, her owner would remind her to put on her collar. This would mean it was time to go back inside and play. + +Molly learned quickly and soon she sported her bright blue collar with pride. Whenever her owner asked her to put on her collar, she started to look forward to her adventures at home. The collar had become a reminder that there was always something new to explore! +Once there was a boy named Tim. He was three years old and he loved to write. He had some paper and a box of crayons and he liked to draw pictures and write stories. One day he opened his box of crayons and he chose a blue crayon. He wanted to write about a cherry. He drew a big red cherry and then he wrote the word 'Cherry'. He made the letters so big and heavy that he was very proud of himself! + +After he wrote the word 'Cherry', Tim wanted to write something else. He chose a yellow crayon and wrote the word 'tree'. He made lots of small lines to make a picture of a tree. Under the tree, he made more heavy letters and wrote the word 'fruit'. Finally, he drew a big heavy cherry hanging from the tree and he was very happy with his work. +It was a sunny day, and John and his Mommy were playing in the park. John saw a bubble, and he chased it. He tried to catch the bubble, but it just kept floating away. + +John's Mommy said, "John, it's OK, let's try again". John smiled and tried to catch the bubble, but again it just flew away. Suddenly, he started to cry. + +John's Mommy was very serious. She said, "John, don't cry. Let's try one last time to catch the bubble, OK?" John took a deep breath and smiled. This time, he was able to catch the bubble and he was so proud. + +John and his Mommy laughed and hugged. He had learned that if you keep trying, you can do anything. It was a happy day! +Once upon a time there was a young boy who was looking for something new. He wanted to receive new furniture for his house. But then one day it started to rain. The rain was wet and made everything wet. The boy decided to wait and see what would happen. + +The next day the rain had stopped and the boy was happy. So he went outside and started to look for the perfect furniture. He looked around the corner and saw it - the furniture was perfect! He was so excited he ran to get it. + +He took it back to his house and placed it in the living room. It was exactly what he wanted - the perfect piece of furniture. He was so happy and thanked the rain for bringing him the perfect furniture. The end. +Once there was a tall man. He was very strong. He had big muscles. + +One day the tall man wanted to pick up a big rock. He tried to pick it up with his hands, but he couldn't move it. So the tall man tried to use his muscles. + +His muscles were very strong. He pushed and lifted and the big rock moved. The tall man was very happy and he smiled. Everyone clapped their hands and praised him for being so strong. + +The tall man was very proud. He was happy that his muscles were so strong. He knew he could do anything with them. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little girl. She had a very special shoe that hung on her wall. Every day she would look at her shoe and dream of all the places it could take her. + +One day, she decided to try it out. She took the shoe down from the wall, put it on her foot and said a magical word. Immediately, the shoe took her to a secret garden filled with beautiful flowers. She ran around in the garden, picking flowers and making new friends. + +Soon, it was time for the little girl to go home. She said her magical word again and her shoe flew her back to her house, just in time for bed. From that day on, the little girl was always sure to hang her special shoe on the wall so she could take flying adventures whenever she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cricket who loved to dance. Every day he would leap around in circles, twirling and hopping to the beat of the music. He was the happiest bug around! + +One night, he was dancing outside when suddenly he fell into a muddy puddle. His wings were all sticky and he was feeling so tired, he could hardly move. But he kept trying, hopping and flapping as best he could. + +Just then, a gentle breeze blew in, lifting the cricket up into the sky. He kept flapping his wings and soon the wind was carrying him higher and higher, spinning circles, past the stars and all around the moon. He was dancing in the sky! + +He kept twirling and dancing until the night was over. When the morning came, he slowly descended and hopped back onto the ground. And from then on, the chubby cricket danced every single day! +Once upon a time, there was a lovely man. He wanted to join in the fun with the other people in his town. He went to the park and sat on the bench. Everyone smiled when they saw him and soon the man had lots of friends. + +He joined them in playing games and going for walks. Everyone was so happy together that the man almost forgot about being lonely. Every day he joined them for fun, but then something even more amazing happened. He found someone he could love. + +They joined hands and danced in the street. They laughed and smiled and made each other happy. Even the birds started to sing. Everyone in town had such lovely feelings of love that they all joined in the celebration. As the man and his special someone continued to dance and hold hands, it was clear to everyone that this was a love that would last. +Once upon a time there was a big, dark forest. It was so dark that it seemed like the night lasted forever. In the middle of the forest was a little red house. + +Inside the house was a little boy named Bob. Bob loved to explore the dark forest. But he was always scared to go alone so he always took his flashlight. + +One day Bob was ready to explore the forest with his flashlight. He closed the door behind him, turned on the flashlight, and stepped outside. + +Bob looked around and imagined what kinds of things were hiding in the darkness. He imagined creatures watching him from the shadows and magical places around every corner. His flashlight lit up the darkness and he felt brave. + +Bob wasn't scared anymore and he kept exploring the dark forest. He had so many adventures that he couldn't wait to go back the next day! +Once upon a time there was a girl who liked to paint. One day she found the most amazing ladder in her garden. She was so excited and quickly picked it up. + +The girl carried the ladder into the living room and set it down next to her paints. She grabbed her brushes and began to climb. When she reached the top, she spread out her paints and started to paint. + +She had so many ideas in her head and began to mix different colors together. She painted stripes and circles and made her walls look so bright and fun. She was having so much fun on the ladder and all the neighbors came over to take a look. + + Everyone was so amazed by the girl's painting, they all said that she was so clever and talented. She smiled big and said she was just having fun! The girl was so happy and excited to share her amazing paintings with everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a slow camel living in a desert. Every day, the camel would walk and walk until he found an oasis. After arriving, he would drink the fresh water and relax and play until it was time to go home. + +One day, as the sun was setting, the camel had a strange feeling that something was not right. He looked around, but everything seemed to be in its proper place. Suddenly, the water in the oasis began to vanish! The camel was scared and he didn't know what to do. + +He ran and ran until he finally arrived home, but the oasis was still gone and the water never returned. The slow camel was sad and he kept thinking about the oasis that had vanished. +Once upon a time there was a restless puddle. He wanted to find somewhere he belonged. He looked all around for a special place, but he could not find it. One day, he decided to go on an adventure. He zig-zagged across the grass, hopped and skipped in and out of patches of sunshine. All of a sudden, he found the place he had been looking for! It was a garden, filled with lots of wonderful things. He sloshed around, in and out of the plants, and realised that this was his special place. He was so happy that he belonged here. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was only three years old but he was always curious to learn about the world. + +One day his dad said to him, "Let's go outside and I'll teach you something". He grabbed his spade and went outside with his dad. + +It was dark outside but his dad said, "Let's go find some dirt". The little boy followed his dad to the garden, and his dad started to dig in the dirt with the spade. + +His dad then said, "When you see dirt, you know that I am teaching you how to use a spade". The little boy was so excited! He kept digging with the spade and soon he got the hang of it. + +The dad then said, "Now you know how to use a spade". The little boy had learned something new and he was so excited! From then on, whenever he had to dig something, he would use the spade just like his dad taught him. +Once there was a family of five. They loved taking long walks together, but they had to be careful not to wander far away. One day they went on an especially fun walk. At the end of their walk they found a bow! They were so excited and could not believe their luck. + +They brought the bow home and inspected it. It seemed very useful! They decided to use it to play games together. They draw pictures and made battles with the bow. The children loved it and they were very creative. + +After a while they had to end their fun. They all gave the bow a big hug and thanked it for being their friend. They put the bow back in its hiding place until next time. + +And that's how the family found a useful bow and had a lot of fun! +Once upon a time there was a leopard. He was feeling very cold so he decided to find a warm place to sleep. + +He searched for a long time until he came to a cave. It was so cozy and warm inside! The leopard ran in and snuggled up to sleep. + +After he had been sleeping for a while the temperature began to increase. +The leopard started to feel too hot and woke up. He looked around and saw that the cave was filling up with light and heat. + +The leopard knew he had to find a new place to sleep. He went back outside to look for somewhere cooler. + +He searched again and found a tree with a big leafy branch. He curled up on the branch and felt the cool air around him. The leopard was so happy and he went back to sleep feeling safe and comfortable. +Once upon a time there was a bunny. His name was Timmy. He was very happy. +One day, he saw something scary. So he wanted to hide. He hopped away as fast as he could. +Timmy hopped through the forest until he found a nice, safe land. He hopped to it and hid under a big bush. +He stayed hidden for a long time. But soon, he was hungry. He came out from the bush and saw a garden. He hopped in and ate some carrots. +The bunny was happy and full. He hopped back to the safe land and fell asleep under the bush. And he was happy and safe ever since. +Once upon a time, there was an engine. It went every day all around the world, making lots of noise. One day, it stopped in a gentle village with fields and big trees. Nobody knew why it stopped, but the engine just wouldn't start. + +The villagers were worried and tried to fix it, but nothing worked. Then, one day, a gentle little girl with bright blue eyes came along. She put her hands on the engine and started to whisper. Soon, a wonderful thing happened. The engine started to purr and the villagers cheered. + +The engine ran all through the village, but stopped at the gentle girl's house. The villagers knew she had been the one to fix the engine and they thanked her with a special gift. From that day onwards, the engine ran every day, but it never forgot the gentle little girl who saved it. +Sandy and Tom were at the park. Sandy wanted to play a game, but Tom was too busy. He shrugged and said, "No, I'm busy". So Sandy went and looked for someone else to play a game with. Eventually, she found a girl who was also playing games and they played tag together. Soon they were laughing and having lots of fun. Tom saw them and smiled. He thought it was nice that Sandy made a new friend. +Dave was a happy young boy. He was honest and kind, and always had a smile on his face. Dave loved to jog in the morning. He would jump out of bed and put on his running shoes. Every day, he would run around the block. + +One morning, Dave was out on his jog when he noticed something strange. There was an ashtray on the sidewalk. Dave stopped and looked at the ashtray. He was so curious as to why it was there, that he picked it up. + +Dave didn't know what to do with the ashtray so he ran home with it. When he got home, he showed his mom and dad. Everyone was so amazed that he found the ashtray. + +Dave was so honest that he decided to take the ashtray back to the sidewalk. He ran back and placed it back in the exact spot he found it. + +Dave had made an honest decision. From then on, Dave always ran with a smile and he thought about the ashtray every time he jogged. +Once upon a time, there was a big, expensive fireplace. It was very tall and wide and had lots of numbers on it. Two little sisters lived in the house and had lots of fun playing around the fireplace. + +One day, the sisters wanted to count the numbers on the fireplace. They started with one, and worked their way up to ten. When they were done counting, they cheered for themselves. + +But then, something amazing happened. Tiny sparks of fire started appearing from the numbers on the fireplace. The sisters clapped and laughed as the sparks grew bigger and brighter. + +The sisters hugged each other and danced around the fireplace. They had so much fun counting the numbers and watching the fireplace light up! + +The End. +Once there was a girl named Sam who loved to run. She would run around the neighbourhood everyday with her friends. One day, while they were playing outside, they heard a loud noise. Suddenly, they saw a modern ambulance speeding down the street. + +Sam and her friends were curious, so they decided to follow the ambulance. Sam was running very fast, but the ambulance was too fast. It soon disappeared around the corner. + +The next day, Sam and her friends were still curious. They decided to go back to the same spot to see what had happened. When they arrived, they saw the ambulance parked there. + +When Sam and her friends got closer, they saw something amazing. Inside the ambulance, there was a doctor and a nurse helping someone. They were using all kinds of modern machines. Sam and her friends watched from the hospital window, amazed. + +Suddenly, the ambulance took off and drove away. Sam and her friends waved goodbye until the ambulance was out of sight. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Pat and Chell. They were very best friends who enjoyed playing together. + +One day, Pat found an unusual patch of grass in the garden. It was very different to the other patches of grass. Pat thought it was very exciting and asked Chell to come and see. + +Chell thought it looked great and wanted to explore, so Pat decided to lead the way. Pat showed Chell all the interesting things in the unusual patch. They found all sorts of things that they had never seen before. + +Pat and Chell had a great time exploring the patch and knew they would come back and visit again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved mittens. One day, she found a beautiful mitten in her backyard. She wanted to peek inside it to see what was inside. + +She opened the mitten and saw something strange. It was a bright yellow bird. The little girl was upset and scared, but the bird didn't move. Then, the girl realized it was a toy and she was relieved. + +She closed the mitten, but the bird stayed inside. She took the mitten inside and showed it to her mom. The mom and the girl went back outside to find the other mitten. + +Finally, they found it and the little girl saw that the other mitten had a red bird inside. She was so excited and couldn't wait to show her friends. + +The girl took both mittens with her and was very happy. She was no longer upset, as she was so excited to share her special mittens with her friends. +Tommy was a little boy who loved to play outside. One day, he decided to take his dog for a walk. As they walked, Tommy noticed that his dog was losing weight. He asked his dog why he was so dull. + +His dog told Tommy that he had been feeling sad and didn't feel like eating. Tommy was sad to hear this and wanted to help. He decided to make his dog's favorite food and give her extra treats throughout the day. + +At the end of the week, Tommy's dog had put on some weight. Everyone was so happy to see his dog happy and full of energy again. Tommy and his dog walked every day and played in the park. + +By the end of the month, Tommy's dog had managed to lose all the weight she had lost. Tommy was so proud of his dog for being so strong and determined. From that day forward, Tommy and his dog were the best of friends. +Once there was a little girl called Mia. She was brave and liked to explore. One day Mia went to the park. She saw a big bin full of leaves. She was curious and wanted to explore. She took a few leaves and threw them up in the air. She laughed as they swirled all around. Then Mia saw a stick nearby and she picked it up. She threw it in the bin. Then she threw some more leaves in the bin and made a big pile. She had so much fun throwing things around. Mia was so brave and loved to explore. She left the park with a big smile on her face. +Becky was walking near her house when she saw a high well. She was so excited and wanted to see what was inside! She got close to the well, wondering what was at the bottom. Suddenly, Becky slipped and fell into the well! She was scared and started screaming. + +Her parents were nearby, and they heard her cries. They ran over to her and saw her in the well. They reached down and grabbed Becky firmly and lifted her out of the well. They hugged her tightly, relieved that she was safe. + +Becky was so happy to be with her parents, she hugged them back. She learned to stay away from things that are high and slippery! +Once there was a boy named Sam. Sam was a good boy but he had a noisy goal. Sam liked to shout and be very noisy. His parents loved Sam very much but they knew that he needed to learn when to be quiet. + +Every day his parents would tell Sam to be quiet and give him little tasks to help him learn to control the noise. On some days he would listen and try very hard, but on other days he was just too noisy. + +When Sam got too noisy, his parents would have to punish him. They would take away some of his toys or put him in timeout. It was all part of helping Sam reach his goal, which was to learn when to be quiet and when to be noisy. + +After a lot of patience and teaching, Sam finally learned to control the noise and was very proud of himself! He was happy that his parents loved him enough to help him reach his goal. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved playing outside in the cold snow. Every day she put on her coat and hat so she could go play. But one day, she forgot to wear her mittens. Her hands got very cold! + +The little girl wanted something warm to keep her hands warm, so she looked around. Suddenly, she saw something that looked ugly. It was a big, fat, green mitten! The little girl smiled and pulled the mitten onto her hand. + +The ugly mitten was really warm and it kept her hands nice and toasty. She stayed outside for a long time, playing and having fun. All seemed well until something happened. The sun came out, and the little girl started getting too warm. + +She knew it was time to go inside, so she took off the mitten and put it in her pocket. She knew she would need it again, because snow would be here soon! +Once upon a time there was a little child who lived in a cozy home. He had many wonderful things to play with and delicious snacks to eat. Every day was filled with fun and so many things to explore. + +One day the little child found a magical box in the garden. He opened it eagerly and out came a big puff of smoke. Suddenly, a big delicious cake appeared! The child was so excited. He closed his eyes and wished for the cake to vanish. + +Just then, the cake disappeared! The child looked around in surprise - it had vanished! He looked in the box again and found many different kinds of delicious treats. Every time the child wished, a treat would appear and vanish! + +The little child was so excited by his magical box. He spent every day playing and making his wishes come true. And from then on, he was never short of delicious treats! +Once upon a time there was a white car. It was so shiny and fast. It drove to the mall every day. It was like a race! The car raced around the mall's parking lot. People in the mall watched it speed by. Everyone cheered when the car sped by. The white car was the fastest one around. People loved to watch it whiz around. Everyone was so excited the white car was there. Finally, the car had to go home. Everyone waved goodbye as it drove away. The car sped off into the distance. And everyone loved the white car!