diff --git "a/TinyStories_1983.txt" "b/TinyStories_1983.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1983.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Once upon a time, there was a unique room. In this room, there were many toys. A little boy named Tim and a little girl named Sue loved to play in this room. + +One day, Tim found a toy car he wanted to use. He asked Sue, "Can I use this car?" Sue said, "Yes, you can use it, but be careful." Tim was very happy and started to play with the car. + +As Tim played, he did not listen to Sue. He played too fast and broke the car. Sue was sad and said, "I told you to be careful." Tim was sorry, but the car could not be fixed. Now, they could not use the toy car anymore, and the unique room was not as fun as before. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a girl named Amy. She loved to write and draw pictures. One day, she saw a big bird that looked dead. Amy was in shock. She ran to her mom and said, "Mom, the big bird is not moving! What can we do?" + +Her mom said, "Let's go and see what happened, Amy." They went to the big bird and saw that it was just asleep. Amy and her mom were happy to see the bird was not dead. + +Amy decided to write a letter to her friend about the big bird. In her letter, she wrote, "Today, I saw a big bird that looked dead. But it was just asleep. I was in shock. I am happy the bird is okay." + +Her friend read the letter and learned that sometimes things are not what they seem. The moral of the story is to not jump to conclusions and always try to find out the truth. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a regular cushion that she loved very much. The cushion was soft and nice to sit on. One day, Lucy's friend, Tim, came over to play. + +"Lucy, let's play a game!" said Tim. "We can bury your cushion and see if we can find it again!" Lucy thought that was a fun idea, so they took the cushion outside. + +They dug a hole in the dirt and put the cushion inside. Then they covered it up with dirt. "Now we have to find it!" said Lucy. They looked and looked, but they couldn't find the cushion. + +Finally, Lucy's dog, Spot, came over and sniffed the ground. He dug up the cushion with his paws. "Yay! We found it!" said Lucy and Tim. They were very happy and played with the cushion for the rest of the day. +One hot day, Tom and his mom went to the park. Tom wore his sunglasses because the sun was very bright. They saw a big tree and sat under it to have some rest. + +Tom saw a cat running fast. The cat was wearing sunglasses too! Tom laughed and said, "Look, Mom! The cat has sunglasses!" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, that's a funny cat." + +Tom wanted to play with the cat. He ran after the cat and said, "Stop, cat! I want to play!" The cat stopped and looked at Tom. They played together under the hot sun, both wearing their sunglasses. +One day, a little girl named Mia found a big, soft blanket. She loved this blanket so much. She knew it was a mighty blanket that could do amazing things. Mia had a big smile on her face. She wanted to show her friend, Tom, the mighty blanket. + +Mia went to Tom's house and said, "Look, Tom! I found a mighty blanket. Let's play with it!" Tom looked at the blanket and smiled. He said, "Yes, let's play! I want to see what this mighty blanket can do." They both felt very happy and excited. + +Mia and Tom went to the park with the mighty blanket. They skipped and laughed all the way. When they got to the park, they put the blanket on the ground. They sat on it and pretended it was a magic carpet. The mighty blanket took them on a fun ride. They flew high in the sky and saw many beautiful things. At the end of the day, Mia and Tom were tired but very happy. They knew the mighty blanket had given them a special day they would never forget. +One sunny day, a boy named Tom went to play outside. He saw his friend, Sue, sitting on the lawn. Tom had a bag of seeds. He wanted to scatter them on the lawn to grow pretty flowers. Tom asked Sue, "Can you help me scatter these seeds?" + +Sue said, "I want to play with my ball, not scatter seeds." She took her ball and started to bounce it around. Tom was sad. He wanted to have fun too, but he also wanted to scatter the seeds. He thought, "How can I make this fun for both of us?" + +Tom had an idea. He said, "Sue, let's play a game. We can scatter the seeds and then play with your ball. We can take turns and see who can scatter the seeds the quickest!" Sue liked the idea. She said, "Okay, let's do it!" + +The two friends played the game, taking turns scattering seeds and playing with the ball. They had a lot of fun and soon, all the seeds were scattered on the lawn. Tom and Sue were happy. They knew that soon, they would have the most beautiful lawn with the prettiest flowers available. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. Tim loved to play on the swings and slide. While playing, Tim saw a big jar of jam on a bench. He was very surprised. Tim ran to his mom and said, "Look, Mom! Jam!" + +His mom looked at the jam and said, "That jam is not ours, Tim. We must find who it belongs to." They looked around the park to find the owner. They saw a deaf girl named Lily, who was sad. Tim's mom went to Lily's mom and asked, "Is this your jam?" + +Lily's mom said, "Yes! Thank you so much! Lily loves jam, but we lost it." Lily was happy and surprised to see her jam. Tim felt good for helping his new friend. He played with Lily for the rest of the day, and they shared the jam on their sandwiches. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy had a big orange ball. She loved to play with her orange ball every day. One day, she went to the park to play with her ball. + +At the park, Amy met a boy named Tim. Tim saw Amy's orange ball and wanted to play with it too. Amy said, "No, this is my ball. You can't play with it." Tim was sad and wanted to play with the ball too. They both wanted the ball, but didn't know how to share. + +Then, a big wind came and blew the orange ball away. Amy and Tim had to work together to get the ball back. They ran close to each other, holding hands around their waists. Together, they caught the ball before it went too far away. + +Amy and Tim learned that it was more fun to play together. They shared the orange ball and played all day long. From that day on, they became best friends and always shared their toys with each other. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog named Max. Max loved to play at the beach with his friends. One sunny day, Max and his friends went to the beach to play. + +At the beach, Max saw a little crab. Max wanted to follow the crab and play with it. Max's friends told him to be careful, but Max didn't listen. He followed the crab and got lost. Max was very sad and scared. + +Soon, Max's friends found him. They told Max that he should always listen to his friends and not follow things he doesn't know. Max learned his lesson and promised to be more careful next time. From that day on, Max always listened to his friends and stayed safe at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and find pretty things. One day, she found a shiny rock. It was a fancy mineral! Lily was very happy and wanted to show it to her friend, Max. + +Lily ran to Max's house and said, "Look, Max! I found a fancy rock! Let's examine it!" Max looked at the rock and said, "Wow, it's so pretty! I've never seen a rock like this before!" + +They spent the whole day examining the fancy mineral and playing with it. They pretended it was a magic rock that could make them fly. They had so much fun with their new treasure. And from that day on, Lily and Max became the best of friends, always looking for more fancy minerals to examine together. +One day, a little boy named Mark went for a walk in the park. He saw a small, modest house with a tiny door. Mark was very curious, so he decided to take a peek inside. + +As he peeked through the door, he saw a little mouse wearing a hat. The mouse said, "Hello! My name is Molly. Do you want to play with me?" Mark was very excited and said, "Yes, I would love to play with you!" + +Mark and Molly played hide-and-seek and tag all day. They had so much fun together. When it was time for Mark to go home, he said, "Goodbye, Molly! I had a great time playing with you!" Molly smiled and said, "Goodbye, Mark! Please come back and play with me again soon!" Mark waved goodbye and ran back home, excited to tell his mom and dad about his new friend. +Once upon a time, in an ancient forest, there lived a tiny bug. The bug was only one inch long. It was very small, but it was also very smart. The bug knew how to behave well. It always listened to its mom and dad. + +One day, the bug went for a walk in the forest. It saw a big tree and decided to climb it. The bug climbed up, up, up, until it was very high. From the top of the tree, the bug could see the whole forest. It was beautiful. + +After a while, the bug knew it was time to go home. It climbed down the tree and went back to its family. The bug's mom and dad were so happy to see it. They said, "You behaved very well today, little bug." And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a big rock was in the middle of the road. People were troubled because they could not go past the rock. They tried to push it, but it was too heavy. Everyone was sad and did not know what to do. + +A wise old man saw the troubled people and said, "I can help you repair the road. But first, you must all work together." The people did not understand what he meant, so they asked, "How can we work together?" + +The wise old man told them, "Each of you must find a smaller rock and put it next to the big rock. Then, we can make a new path around the big rock." The people listened to the wise old man and started to look for smaller rocks. They all worked together and put the smaller rocks next to the big rock. + +Soon, there was a new path around the big rock. The people were happy and thanked the wise old man. They learned that working together can help solve problems. And from that day on, whenever they faced a troubled situation, they remembered to work together to find a solution. +One day, a small cricket named Chirpy was in the garden. Chirpy was an original cricket, not like the others. He had a big heart and loved to help his friends. Chirpy saw his friend, the cat named Whiskers, trying to reach a ball stuck in a bush. + +"Whiskers, let me help you," Chirpy said. Whiskers looked at Chirpy and said, "Thank you, Chirpy! I can't reach the ball." Chirpy leaned on a leaf and pushed the ball out of the bush. Whiskers was very happy and played with the ball. + +Later, Chirpy and Whiskers played together in the garden. They had a lot of fun. Chirpy leaned on Whiskers' back, and Whiskers ran around with Chirpy on his back. They laughed and played until the sun went down. + +Chirpy and Whiskers went back to their homes. They said goodnight to each other and went to sleep. Chirpy and Whiskers were happy to be friends and help each other. + +The next day, Chirpy and Whiskers played again in the garden. They were always there for each other and had many fun days together. Chirpy was an original cricket, and Whiskers was his best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to hear stories from his mom. One day, Tim asked his mom for a new story. He wanted a serious story that he did not know yet. + +"Mom, can you tell me a serious story?" Tim asked. "I want to know a new one!" + +His mom thought for a moment and then began to tell Tim the story of a big bear and a small rabbit. The bear was very serious and did not like to play. The rabbit wanted to be friends with the bear and make him smile. + +One day, the rabbit said to the bear, "I know a fun game we can play together!" The bear looked at the rabbit and thought for a moment. He decided to give it a try. + +The bear and the rabbit played the game and the bear started to smile. They became good friends and the bear was not so serious anymore. Tim loved the story and learned that sometimes, even serious friends can have fun together. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary town by the sea, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play pirate with his friends. They would pretend to sail the seas, looking for treasure and having fun. + +One sunny day, Tim and his friends were playing pirate by the beach. They saw a big ship with a pirate flag. They were very excited and wanted to go closer. Tim's mom saw them and warned, "Be careful, little pirates! Don't go too close to the water." + +Tim listened to his mom and told his friends, "We need to be careful. Let's not go too close to the water." His friends agreed, and they continued to play pirate on the sand. + +As they played, they found a small treasure chest buried in the sand. They opened it and found shiny gold coins inside. Tim and his friends were so happy, they danced and cheered. They knew that even ordinary days could be filled with fun and adventure. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. They wanted to buy some spicy food for dinner. Tim liked spicy food very much. At the store, they picked up spicy sauce and some other yummy things. + +As they were waiting in line to pay, Tim's mom realized she did not recognize where her wallet was. She looked worried and said, "Oh no, I can't find my wallet!" Tim wanted to help his mom, so he started to look around. + +Tim saw a wallet under a shelf. He picked it up and said, "Mom, is this your wallet?" His mom looked at it and smiled. "Yes, that's it! Thank you, Tim!" she said. They paid for their spicy food and went home. That night, they had a great dinner, and Tim was happy he could help his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a toy car that he loved very much. One day, he saw his friend, Sam, playing with a new toy. It was a big, shiny toy truck. Tim felt jealous because he wanted a toy truck too. + +Tim thought of a plan to get the toy truck. He went to Sam's house and saw the toy truck near the window. He took the toy truck and ran away. Sam was sad and cried because his toy truck was gone. + +Tim's mom found out what he did and told him it was wrong to take Sam's toy truck. She asked Tim to restore it and say sorry. Tim didn't want to say sorry, so he hid the toy truck under his bed. Later, his toy car broke and he couldn't play with it anymore. Now, Tim was very sad because he had no toys to play with. The moral of the story is not to take things that don't belong to you. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the beach with his mom. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. Tim saw the enormous sea in front of him. It was his first time seeing the tide, and he was very excited. + +Tim said to his mom, "Mom, can I go play in the water?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim, but be careful and don't go too far." Tim was very happy and ran to the water. He felt the cool water on his feet and laughed. + +As Tim played near the water, he found a small box. It was closed, but he wanted to see what was inside. Tim tried to open the box, but it was hard. He asked his mom for help. His mom came and helped him open the box. Inside, they found a beautiful shell. Tim and his mom were very happy and took the shell home as a memory of their fun day at the beach. +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing in the park. He saw a big tree with delicious red apples on it. Tim wanted to pick an apple, but they were too high for him to reach. + +Tim saw his friend, Sue, walking by. He called out, "Sue, help me get an apple!" Sue came over and lifted her hand high to reach the apple. With a little jump, she grabbed one and gave it to Tim. + +Just then, a park guard saw them and said, "Stop! You can't pick apples from the tree." Tim and Sue felt sad, but they listened to the guard. They put the apple back and went to play on the swings. They still had a fun day at the park. +One day, a tall girl named Amy went to play in her room. She loved her room because it had many toys and pretty colors on the walls. Amy liked to play with her dolls and build towers with her blocks. + +Amy's mom came into the room and asked, "Amy, do you love your room?" Amy smiled and said, "Yes, Mom! I love my room so much!" Her mom was happy to see Amy having fun and playing with her toys. + +Later, Amy's friend Tom came over to play. Tom was not as tall as Amy, but they still loved playing together. They built a big tower with the blocks and laughed when it fell down. At the end of the day, Amy and Tom were tired but happy. They loved playing in Amy's room and couldn't wait to do it again. +Once upon a time, in a big, green forest, there lived a friendly bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and lay on the soft branches of the trees. Every morning, Blue would sing a happy song that made all the animals in the forest smile. + +One sunny day, Blue met a small, brown squirrel named Nutty. Nutty was shy and did not have many friends. Blue said, "Hi, Nutty! Do you want to play with me?" Nutty looked at Blue and said, "Yes! I would love to play with you." They played all day, running and jumping in the forest. + +At the end of the day, Blue and Nutty lay on a big branch, looking at the sky. Blue started to sing a soft song. Nutty listened and smiled. They knew they had found a new friend in each other, and from that day on, they always played and sang together in the big, green forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boat. The boat lived in a big pond with many fish. The sun was very hot, and the boat was thirsty. It wanted to drink water to feel better. + +One day, a kind fish saw the boat and said, "Little boat, you look thirsty. Let me help you drink some water." The boat was happy and said, "Thank you, kind fish! I am very thirsty." + +The fish swam around the boat and splashed water on it. The boat drank the water and felt much better. Now, the little boat and the kind fish were good friends. They played together in the pond every day, and the boat was never thirsty again. +One day, a big crane was near a little pond. The crane was very happy because it was a perfect sunny day. The crane liked to play with water. It would use its long beak to spray water up in the air and watch it fall back down. + +A small duck came to the pond. The duck saw the crane playing with water. The duck said, "Hi, can I play with you?" The crane smiled and said, "Yes, let's play together!" So, the duck and the crane played in the water. + +They took turns to spray water up in the air. The duck would use its small beak, and the crane would use its long beak. They laughed and had a lot of fun. They became good friends and played together every perfect sunny day at the little pond. +One day, a little girl named Mia found a big wardrobe in her room. She had never seen it before. It was very rare. She opened the door and saw many pretty dresses inside. Mia put on a dress and suddenly, she started to soar like a bird in the sky. She was so happy! + +While Mia was soaring, she met a big, friendly bird named Bobo. Bobo said, "Hello, Mia! You can soar like me!" Mia smiled and said, "Yes, I can! It's so fun!" They both soared together in the sky, playing and laughing. + +After a while, Mia and Bobo went back to her room. Mia took off the dress and put it back in the wardrobe. She said goodbye to Bobo and closed the wardrobe door. Mia knew that she could always visit her new friend Bobo when she wore the dress from the rare wardrobe. And she would soar again in the sky, having fun with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to look at the stars and learn about the universe. One day, his mom told him a story about a useful robot. + +"Mom, can you tell me the story about the useful robot?" Tim asked. His mom smiled and began the story. "In a far, far place, there was a robot who knew everything about the universe. He was very useful to all his friends." + +One day, the robot's friend, a little girl named Sally, wanted to know about the stars. The robot mentioned to her, "The stars are very far away, but they make the night sky beautiful." Sally was so happy to learn about the stars and thanked the robot for being so useful. + +The robot and Sally looked at the stars together every night. They loved to talk about the universe and learn new things. The robot was always happy to help and be useful to his friend, Sally. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a red jacket that he loved to wear. One day, he went to the park with his mom. At the park, Tim saw a big, scary dog. The dog barked loud and ran fast. Tim was scared and started to cry. + +"Mom, I am scared of the big dog!" Tim said. His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Tim. The dog won't hurt you." + +Tim wanted to be brave, so he tried to walk closer to the dog. But his jacket got stuck on a tree branch. Tim started to struggle. He pulled and pulled, but his jacket wouldn't come off. + +"Mom, help! My jacket is stuck!" Tim called out. His mom came over and helped him get his jacket off the tree. + +"Thank you, Mom," Tim said. They walked away from the scary dog, and Tim felt safe again. From that day on, Tim knew that his mom would always be there to help him when he was scared or in trouble. +One day, a fat cat named Tom went for a walk. He saw a big red car. Tom wanted to drive the car. He jumped in and said, "Let's go!" + +Tom drove the car down the street. He saw a small dog named Max. Max was looking for a shelter. Tom stopped the car and said, "Hi Max! Do you need help?" + +Max said, "Yes, please. I need a shelter. It's going to rain soon." Tom told Max to get in the car. They drove around to find a shelter for Max. + +They found a nice shelter under a big tree. Max said, "Thank you, Tom! This is perfect." Tom and Max became good friends. They played together every day. +One day, a little bird felt very hungry. He wanted to find some food to eat. He had a friend named Fox. They both lived near a big cliff. The bird said to Fox, "I am so hungry. Can you help me find food?" + +Fox said, "Yes, I will help you." So, they went to look for food together. They saw some yummy berries on a bush. The bird was happy and started to eat the berries. + +After eating, the bird wanted to play. He said to Fox, "Let's play a game. I will soar high in the sky, and you try to catch me." Fox agreed, and they played the game. The bird soared high above the cliff, and Fox tried to catch him. They had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to play outside in the sun. One day, he saw a shiny red bike with pedals. Buddy wanted to ride the bike, but he didn't know how. + +Buddy met a little girl named Sue. Sue said, "Hi, Buddy! Do you want to learn how to ride the bike?" Buddy wagged his tail and barked, "Yes, please!" Sue smiled and said, "Okay, let's try!" + +Sue helped Buddy put his paws on the pedals. The sun shined brightly as Buddy tried to pedal the bike. At first, it was hard, but soon Buddy was riding the bike all by himself. Sue clapped and cheered, "Good job, Buddy!" + +Buddy and Sue played with the bike all day long. They laughed and had so much fun together. As the sun began to set, they knew it was time to go home. Buddy gave Sue a big lick on the cheek to say thank you. + +From that day on, Buddy and Sue were the best of friends. They played together every day, and Buddy loved showing off his new bike skills. The shiny red bike with pedals brought them so much joy and happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play with her friends at school. Lucy wanted to be popular, so she thought of a plan to make everyone like her more. + +One day, Lucy found a magic spell book. She saw a spell to increase the fun in her games. She thought this would make her more popular. Lucy said the spell out loud and something amazing happened. Her games became more fun and all her friends loved playing with her. + +But soon, the other kids began to argue. They all wanted to play with Lucy and her fun games. The arguing made Lucy sad. She didn't want her friends to fight. So, Lucy talked to her mom and said, "Mom, I used a spell to make my games more fun, but now my friends are fighting. What should I do?" + +Her mom told her, "Lucy, you don't need a spell to be popular. Just be kind and share with your friends. That's what makes a good friend." Lucy listened to her mom and decided to share her games with everyone. The fighting stopped and all the kids played happily together. Lucy learned that being a good friend was more important than being popular. +Once upon a time, there was a furry dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his navy ball. He would run and jump and catch the ball all day long. Spot was very happy when he played with his ball. + +One day, Spot saw a big stick on the ground. He thought it would be fun to balance the navy ball on the stick. Spot tried and tried, but the ball kept falling off. He didn't give up, though. He kept trying to balance the ball on the stick. + +Finally, after many tries, Spot was able to balance the navy ball on the stick. He was so proud of himself! Spot ran around the yard with the ball on the stick, showing everyone what he could do. His family clapped and cheered for him. Spot was very happy, and he knew that he could do anything if he just kept trying. +Once upon a time, there was a gray bird named Bob. Bob liked to sing all day long. He lived in a tree with his friend, Tom the cat. Tom had a pretty tie. The tie was red and blue. + +One sunny day, Bob and Tom were playing. Bob sang a happy song. Tom said, "Bob, I like your song! Can you teach me to sing?" Bob smiled and said, "Yes, Tom! I will teach you to sing." + +They sang and played all day. Tom learned to sing Bob's happy song. They had so much fun. At the end of the day, Tom said, "Thank you, Bob, for teaching me to sing. I will sing with you every day." And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue lived with her mom and dad in a small house. They had an empty room with nothing in it. Sue wanted to put something fun in the empty room. + +One day, Sue's dad said, "Let's go to the store to buy a TV!" Sue was very excited. They went to the store and bought a big TV. Sue's dad put the TV in the empty room. Sue could not wait to watch her favorite show. + +Sue and her mom sat on the floor in the empty room. They turned on the TV and watched Sue's favorite show together. Sue was so happy. The empty room was not empty anymore. It was now a fun place for Sue and her family to enjoy their new TV. +One sunny day, a girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. The sky was bright and blue. Lily felt very happy. She wanted to play with her ball and take a photo with her mom. + +"Mom, can we take a photo together?" Lily asked. Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, of course!" They stood near a big tree and smiled. Click! The camera took a nice photo of them. + +After that, Lily played with her ball. She threw it high in the air and caught it. She felt very proud of herself. Her mom clapped her hands and said, "Good job, Lily!" + +When they went home, Lily looked at the photo with her mom. They both felt very happy. They put the photo on the fridge so they could see it every day. And every time they looked at it, they remembered the bright, sunny day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a farm with many animals. There was a bossy goat who always wanted to be in charge. One day, the goat was talking to the other animals. + +"I want to design a new barn for us to live in," said the bossy goat. + +"But we like our old barn," said the cow. + +"I want a new one!" said the goat, stomping his hoof. + +The other animals didn't want to upset the bossy goat, so they agreed to help design the new barn. They all worked together and made a beautiful new home for themselves. The bossy goat was happy to be in charge of the project, and the other animals were happy to have a new and improved barn to live in. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Emma. Emma was very nosy and always wanted to know what Lily was doing. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when Emma came in and disturbed her. + +"Hey Lily, what are you doing?" Emma asked. + +"I'm playing with my toys," Lily replied. + +Emma looked at Lily's toys and said, "That's boring. Let's play something else." + +Lily didn't want to play anything else, but she didn't want to upset her sister. So, she winked at Emma and said, "Okay, let's play something else." + +They ended up playing a fun game together and Emma learned that sometimes it's better to ask nicely instead of being nosy and disturbing someone's playtime. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a favorite toy, a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Timmy accidentally dropped Teddy and his arm broke off. Timmy was very sad and cried a lot. + +Timmy's mom saw him crying and asked him what was wrong. Timmy showed her Teddy and told her he was broken. Timmy's mom hugged him and said, "I'm sorry Teddy is broken. Let's comfort him and make him feel better." Timmy smiled and hugged Teddy too. + +Later that day, Timmy and Teddy heard loud noises outside. Timmy asked his mom what it was and she said, "It's a war. But don't worry, we are safe inside." Timmy hugged Teddy tightly and said, "I will always keep you safe too." Teddy smiled and Timmy felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to sing. Every morning, he would chirp and tweet in the trees. One day, he decided to have a picnic with his friends. They packed sandwiches and fruit and found a cozy spot in the grass. + +But then, a big storm came and the little bird got confused. He didn't know what to do. His friends told him to fly back to his nest, but he was scared. Suddenly, he remembered his love for singing. He started to sing a happy tune and felt better. + +The moral of the story is that when we're confused or scared, we can find comfort in the things we love. Just like the little bird found comfort in singing. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. The lion lived in the jungle and loved to roar loudly. One day, the lion met a small mouse. The mouse was scared of the lion's roar, but the lion was friendly and said hello. + +The mouse told the lion that he had a match in his pocket. The lion was curious and asked the mouse what a match was. The mouse explained that a match was a useful tool that could start a fire. + +The lion was impressed and asked the mouse to show him how to use the match. The mouse struck the match and started a small fire. The lion was amazed and thanked the mouse for teaching him something new. From that day on, the lion and the mouse became good friends and would often play together in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, Lily saw a big puddle of mud. She wanted to touch it but her mom said, "No, Lily, you will get dirty." + +But Lily was curious and wanted to feel the mud. So, when her mom wasn't looking, she touched it with her fingers. The mud felt squishy and wet. Lily was happy that she touched it. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. She saw the mud on Lily's hands and said, "Ew, that's gross!" But Lily was kind and said, "It's okay, you can touch it too if you want." Her friend was hesitant at first, but then she touched the mud too. They both laughed and had fun playing in the mud together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and his friends. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys and put them in the bin. Timmy didn't want to, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +As he was cleaning up, Timmy found an old toy that he forgot he had. It was a humble little teddy bear that he used to love. Timmy was so happy to find it again and decided to keep it out of the bin. + +When his mom came back, she saw that Timmy had done a good job cleaning up. She was proud of him for being responsible and putting his toys away. Timmy felt happy and proud too, especially because he got to keep his little teddy bear. +Once upon a time, there was a big cookie. It was so yummy and sweet. A little girl wanted to eat it, but it was too big for her. She tried to break it into small pieces, but it didn't work. Suddenly, the cookie started to shrink! It became smaller and smaller until it was just the right size for the little girl. She was so happy and ate it all up. But then, she accidentally dropped her cup and it broke. The little girl was sad, but her mommy hugged her and said they could get a new one. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little lamb named Lily. Lily had soft white wool and loved to play in the fields with her friends. One day, Lily heard a voice whispering to her. It was a wolf who wanted to eat her! + +Lily was scared and ran away as fast as she could. She realized that she had wandered too far from her flock and was all alone. She felt miserable and wished she had listened to her mother's warnings about staying close to the group. + +Finally, Lily saw a kind shepherd who took her back to her family. From that day on, Lily never wandered too far away and always stayed with her friends. She learned that it's important to listen to those who care about you and to never trust wolves who whisper. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who lived in a tree. The birdie loved to look out the window and watch the world go by. One day, the birdie saw a gray cloud in the sky. The cloud looked like a big pillow. The birdie decided to take a nap on the branch. + +But then, the little birdie heard a noise. It was a squirrel who was lying on the ground. The squirrel said, "Hello, little birdie! What are you doing?" The birdie replied, "I am taking a nap. Do you want to join me?" The squirrel said, "Yes, please!" So, the squirrel climbed up the tree and joined the birdie in the nap. + +When they woke up, the gray cloud had turned into a beautiful sunset. The birdie and the squirrel watched the sunset together through the window. They were happy to have made a new friend. From that day on, the birdie and the squirrel would often lie on the branch together and watch the world go by. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she saw a ghost in the park. It was a little scary, but Lily was brave. She went up to the ghost and said hello. + +To her surprise, the ghost was very wise. It told her about all the things it had learned while wandering the world. Lily listened carefully and learned many new things. She was very happy to have met the wise ghost. + +From that day on, Lily was never afraid of ghosts again. She knew that they could be friendly and teach her new things. She continued to explore and learn about the world, always remembering the wise ghost she had met in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing in her room when she saw a shiny mirror. She looked at herself in the mirror and said, "I am so pretty!" + +Suddenly, her mom came in and said, "Lily, don't play with that mirror. It's dangerous!" + +Lily demanded, "But why, Mommy?" + +Her mom explained, "If the mirror breaks, you could get hurt. It's better to be safe than sorry." + +Lily learned that it's important to listen to her mom and not play with dangerous things. From then on, she always made sure to be careful with anything that could hurt her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect pretty rocks and shiny seashells. One day, while she was walking on the beach, she saw a beautiful starfish. She picked it up and put it in her collection. + +That night, Lily had a nightmare. She dreamed that all her pretty rocks and shiny seashells were gone! She woke up feeling sad. But then she remembered the beautiful starfish in her collection. She felt happy again, knowing that she still had something special to keep. + +From that day on, Lily collected more things that made her happy. She collected stickers, colorful feathers, and even some silly jokes. And whenever she had a bad dream, she would look at her collection and remember that she had many beautiful things in her life. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very heavy and weighed a lot. She loved to play in the jungle with her friends. + +One day, Ellie found a shiny object on the ground. She picked it up with her trunk and saw that it was a silver handle. Ellie was very curious and wanted to know what the handle was for. + +She asked her wise friend, a wise old owl, what the handle was for. The wise old owl told Ellie that the handle was used to open doors. Ellie was very happy to learn something new and thanked her wise friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily's mom took her to a big park. There, Lily saw a shiny metal slide. She wanted to play on it, but her mom said she had to promise to be careful. + +Lily promised and climbed up the ladder to the top of the slide. She slid down fast and had so much fun. But then, Lily saw her friend playing on the monkey bars. She wanted to try too. She forgot her promise and ran over to the monkey bars. + +Suddenly, Lily slipped and fell. She hurt her arm and felt ashamed that she didn't keep her promise. Her mom helped her up and said, "It's okay, Lily. Just remember to keep your promises and be careful next time." From that day on, Lily always kept her promises and played safely. +Once there was a little girl named Lily who loved to bake cakes. One day, she made a cake that looked very tasty. She was so excited to eat it, but her mom said, "We have to be patient and wait for dinner." + +Lily felt sad and said, "I don't want to wait. Can't we eat it now?" Her mom replied, "We have to trust that dinner will come soon and we can enjoy the cake together." + +So, they waited patiently and finally, dinner time came. Lily and her mom ate the cake and it was indeed very tasty. Lily learned that sometimes we have to be patient and trust that good things will come at the right time. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his owner, Sarah. One day, Max got very tired and sleepy. He wanted to take a nap. + +Sarah noticed that Max was very sleepy and said, "Let's go to the vet to see if everything is okay." Max didn't like going to the vet because he didn't like to sit in the waiting room. But Sarah said, "Don't worry, we won't be there for long." + +When they arrived at the vet, Max was very nervous. The veterinarian was very kind and gentle with Max. She checked Max's ears, eyes, and teeth. Max was a good boy and sat still. The veterinarian said, "Max is perfectly healthy, he just needs more rest." Sarah was happy to hear that Max was okay and they went home. Max slept all afternoon in his favorite seat. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cauliflower. He thought it was yummy. One day, Timmy saw an enormous cauliflower at the store. He begged his mom to buy it for him. + +When they got home, Timmy's mom cooked the cauliflower for dinner. Timmy was so excited to eat it. But as they were eating, a bad man broke into their house. Timmy's mom told him to hide under the table and protect himself. + +Timmy was scared, but he knew he had to be brave and protect himself. He heard the bad man coming closer and closer. Suddenly, the bad man saw the enormous cauliflower on the table and took it. Timmy was sad that the bad man took his favorite food, but he was happy that he protected himself. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very old and her hair was white. She lived in a big house with her cat. One day, she felt an urge to go outside and see her friends. + +She went to her closet and picked out a pretty dress. It was pink with flowers on it. She put on her dress and went outside. She saw her friend, Mrs. Johnson, and they talked for a while. + +Mrs. Johnson said, "You look lovely in your dress today. You always look so nice." The elderly lady smiled and said, "Thank you, dear. I always like to dress up when I go out." They talked some more and had a nice time together. +Once upon a time, there was a strong bear named Brownie. Brownie lived in a cave in the forest. One day, Brownie saw a sign outside his cave that said "No Bears Allowed". + +Brownie felt sad and confused. He didn't understand why he couldn't live in his own cave. He decided to ask his friend, a little bird named Tweetie, for help. + +"Tweetie, why can't I live in my cave?" asked Brownie. + +Tweetie replied, "Maybe the sign is for other bears, not for you. You are a very special bear, Brownie." + +Brownie felt better and hugged Tweetie. He realized that he was strong and brave, and that he could live in his cave if he wanted to. From that day on, Brownie ignored the sign and lived happily in his cave with Tweetie by his side. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a dog named Spot, who he loved very much. One day, Timmy and Spot went for a walk in the park. While they were walking, they heard an incredible sound. It was a bird singing a beautiful song. + +Timmy loved the sound of the bird's voice. He trusted that the bird was singing to make him happy. Spot wagged his tail and barked along with the bird. Timmy and Spot continued their walk, feeling happy and peaceful. + +As they walked, Timmy saw a man sitting on a bench. The man looked sad. Timmy trusted that he could help the man feel better. So, he went up to the man and said, "Hello! Do you want to hear the incredible bird singing? It will make you feel happy!" The man smiled and listened to the bird's voice. He felt much better. From that day on, Timmy and the man became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his jolly owner, Tim. Tim would throw a ball and Max would run and bring it back. + +One day, Max began to suffer from a tummy ache. He didn't feel good and couldn't play with Tim. Tim noticed that Max wasn't acting like himself and took him to the vet. The vet told Tim the truth - Max had eaten too much food and needed to rest. + +Tim took Max home and gave him some medicine. Max rested and felt better soon. Tim was happy to see Max feeling better and they played fetch again. Max learned not to eat too much food and Tim was happy to have his jolly friend back to playing with him. +Once upon a time, there was a woman. She was very tidy and always kept her house clean. One day, a little girl came to visit her. The woman said, "Hello there! What's your name?" The little girl replied, "My name is Lily." + +The woman asked, "Would you like to play a game with me?" Lily said, "Yes, please!" The woman said, "Let's play hide and seek. You hide and I'll count to ten." Lily said, "Okay!" + +The woman counted to ten and then said, "Ready or not, here I come!" She looked all around the house and finally found Lily hiding behind a chair. The woman said, "I found you! You're very good at hiding." Lily said, "Thank you! That was fun." And they both laughed and played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to help her cook dinner on the stove. Lily was so excited to help. + +As they were cooking, Lily noticed that the pot on the stove was getting too hot. She told her mom and her mom asked her to twist the knob to turn down the heat. Lily did just that and the stove became less hot. + +After they finished cooking, they sat down to eat their dinner. The food was so delicious and lively, just like Lily's personality. She was so happy that she helped her mom cook such a yummy meal. From that day on, Lily loved to help her mom in the kitchen and twist the knob on the stove. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his bouncy ball. He would throw it and watch it bounce up and down. One day, he was playing with his ball in the park when he saw a little girl named Sally. Sally had a smoothie in her hand and Timmy wanted one too. + +"Can I have a smoothie please?" Timmy asked Sally. + +"Sure!" Sally said, handing Timmy her smoothie. "Just don't spill it." + +Timmy took a sip of the smoothie and it was so delicious. He was so happy that he started bouncing his ball even higher. But then, he accidentally bounced the ball too high and it hit Sally's smoothie. The smoothie spilled all over Sally's dress. + +Sally started crying and Timmy felt really bad. He tried to apologize, but Sally was too upset to listen. Timmy learned that he needed to be more careful with his ball and not bounce it too high. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play at the park. One day, she saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. She climbed up to the top and slid down, feeling very happy. + +But then, she saw an emergency! A little boy had fallen off the monkey bars and hurt his arm. Lily knew she had to help, so she ran to get the park ranger. The ranger came and helped the boy, and everyone was okay. + +After the emergency was over, Lily saw something unique. It was a butterfly with bright colors that she had never seen before. She watched it flutter around and felt very lucky to see something so special. Even though there was a scary moment, Lily was glad she got to experience something unique at the park that day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to ride his bike, but he fell down a lot. His mom said he needed to wear a helmet to keep him safe. Timmy didn't like his helmet because it was too big and made his head hot. + +One day, Timmy was riding his bike and he fell down again. But this time, his helmet protected him and he didn't get hurt. Timmy was glad that he wore his helmet and he thanked his mom for making him wear it. From that day on, Timmy knew the value of wearing a helmet and he never rode his bike without it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake muffins with her mommy. One day, Lily made too many muffins and didn't know what to do with them. + +Her mommy told her to share the muffins with her friends. But Lily didn't want to share because she thought her friends would eat them all. + +Lily's room was very messy, and her mommy asked her to tidy it up. Lily didn't want to tidy her room because she wanted to eat all the muffins herself. + +But then Lily had an idea. She decided to add some muffins to her friends' lunch boxes and tidy her room. Her friends were happy to have muffins and Lily's mommy was happy to see her room tidy. And Lily was happy because she got to eat some muffins too! +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went on a trip with his family. They took a plane to go to a faraway place. Timmy was excited to see new things and meet new friends. + +When they got off the plane, they went to get their luggage. But Timmy's family couldn't find their luggage. They looked and looked, but it was nowhere to be found. Timmy was sad because he had his favorite toy in his luggage. + +His family asked for help, and they found out that their luggage was sent to a different place by mistake. Timmy's family had to wait for a long time to get their luggage back. It was hard to wait, but they finally got it back. + +Even though it was a little bit hard, Timmy was happy because he got to meet new friends and see new things on his trip. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, they decided to make cookies together. They mixed the ingredients and put the dough in the fridge to rest. + +Later that day, they took the dough out of the fridge and started to display it on the counter. Lily's mommy told her that they needed to make sure the dough was tough enough to hold its shape when they baked it. + +After they baked the cookies, they let them cool on a plate. Lily couldn't wait to eat them, but her mommy told her they had to wait until after dinner. When it was finally time for dessert, they enjoyed their delicious food and Lily was happy that they had worked hard to make the tough dough into yummy cookies. +One day, a little boy named Timmy was playing outside with his friend, Sarah. They saw a big, bright comet in the sky. "Look, Sarah! A comet!" said Timmy. "It's so pretty!" Sarah agreed and they both watched it for a while. + +After a few minutes, Timmy said, "I want to paint the comet. Do you want to paint it too?" Sarah thought it was a great idea and they ran inside to get some paint. They got red, yellow, and blue paint and went back outside. + +As they were painting the comet, it started to make a noisy sound. "What's that noise?" asked Sarah. "I don't know," said Timmy. "Maybe the comet is talking to us!" They both laughed and kept painting until the comet disappeared into the night sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very adventurous and loved to explore. One day, Timmy was playing in the park when he saw a big patch of grass. He ran over to it and started rolling around on it. + +Suddenly, Timmy's friend Billy came over and asked, "What are you doing?" + +"I'm rolling on this patch of grass," Timmy replied. + +Billy looked at the patch of grass and said, "Let's mark it with a stick so we can remember where it is." + +So, the two boys found a stick and marked the patch of grass. From then on, every time they played in the park, they would go to the marked patch of grass and have fun rolling around on it together. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little mouse named Timmy. Timmy was very sad because he didn't have any cheese to eat for dinner. He asked his friend, a wise old owl, for help. + +The owl said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I know where you can find some cheese. Follow me!" So, Timmy followed the owl into the dark night. + +As they walked, Timmy saw a big wheel that could spin. He asked the owl, "What's that?" The owl replied, "That's a Ferris wheel. You can ride it and see the whole town!" + +Finally, they arrived at a big house with lots of cheese inside. The owl said, "Timmy, spin this wheel and the door will open." So, Timmy spun the wheel and the door opened. They went inside and Timmy had a big feast of cheese. He was so happy he could spin with joy! +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to wear scarves on her head when it was cold outside. One day, she saw a beautiful scarf in a store window. + +Lily: "Mommy, can we buy that scarf for me? It's so pretty!" + +Mommy: "Of course, Lily! Let's go inside and buy it." + +Lily was so happy to have her new scarf. She wore it all the time, even when it wasn't cold outside. Her friends at preschool thought it was so pretty too. + +Friend: "Lily, where did you get that pretty scarf?" + +Lily: "My mommy bought it for me!" + +From that day on, Lily felt very special and happy with her new scarf. She knew that her mommy loved her very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pin in her hair that her mommy put there every morning. One day, Lily went outside to play, but it was a gloomy day. The sky was dark and the sun was hiding behind the clouds. + +As she was playing, she saw a new girl walking towards her. The new girl looked lost and sad. Lily wanted to make her feel better, so she said, "Welcome! Do you want to play with me?" The new girl smiled and said yes. + +They played together for a while and had lots of fun. When it was time for the new girl to go home, Lily gave her a big hug and said, "Thank you for playing with me. I hope you come back soon!" The new girl smiled and said, "I will. And thank you for being so kind to me." + +Lily felt happy that she made a new friend and made someone feel welcome on a gloomy day. She went back inside with a smile on her face, still wearing her pin in her hair. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside all day long. He would run, jump, and climb trees. One day, Timmy's mom told him that they were going to discover a new park. Timmy was so excited! + +When they arrived at the park, Timmy saw lots of other kids exercising. They were running, jumping, and playing games. Timmy joined in and had so much fun. He felt happy and healthy. + +But then, Timmy saw a naughty boy who was not playing nicely. He was pushing and shoving the other kids. Timmy didn't want to play with him. He knew it was important to be kind and play nicely with others. So, Timmy went to play with some new friends he had just met. + +After a fun day at the park, Timmy went home feeling tired but happy. He had discovered a new place to play and learned the importance of being kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a big mountain. It was called a volcano. The volcano was very hot and had fire coming out of it. It was dangerous to go near it. + +One day, a little bird flew too close to the volcano. The bird's wings were delicate, and they got burned by the hot fire. The bird fell down and hurt itself. + +The bird's friends saw what happened and wanted to help. They counted the number of feathers on the bird's wings to see how many were burned. Then they gently picked up the bird and took it to a safe place to rest. The bird was grateful for its friends' help and felt much better after a while. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he went on a trip to the park with his mommy. They walked and played together until Timmy tripped and fell down. He hurt his knee and it was very bitter. + +Mommy picked Timmy up and hugged him tight. "Don't worry, Timmy. I will heal your boo-boo," she said. Timmy felt better knowing that his mommy would take care of him. + +After a few days, Timmy's knee was all better. "Thank you, mommy. You healed my boo-boo," Timmy said with a smile. Mommy replied, "I will always be here to help you when you trip and fall. It's important to take care of each other." + +The moral of the story is that when we get hurt, it's important to have someone to help us heal. We should also remember to take care of others when they need help too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park to have some fun. + +Timmy saw a big slide and said, "Mommy, can I go on the slide? It looks like so much fun!" His mom said, "Sure, but be careful and hold on tight." + +Timmy climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. He yelled, "Wheee! That was so much fun!" His mom smiled and said, "You did a great job, Timmy. You ran up that ladder so hard and went down the slide so fast!" Timmy beamed with pride and said, "I love playing at the park with you, Mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a little gray mouse named Max. Max loved to play outside and explore the big world around him. One day, Max heard about a prize that was hidden in the nearby forest. The prize was a big piece of cheese, and Max loved cheese more than anything. + +Excitedly, Max set out on his adventure to find the prize. He searched high and low, but he couldn't find it anywhere. Just when Max was about to give up, he saw a big, mean cat lurking in the shadows. Max knew he had to be careful, so he hid behind a tree and sighed with relief. + +But Max didn't give up. He was determined to find the prize, even if it meant facing the cat. Max searched and searched until finally, he found the prize hidden behind a big rock. Max was so happy that he squeaked with joy and ran all the way back home, prize in tow. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his red hat, it made him feel happy. One day, Timmy's mom got him a present. It was a big box! Timmy was so excited to see what was inside. + +When he opened the box, he saw a toy car. It was so cool! Timmy wanted to play with it right away. But first, he had to wrap it up for his friend's birthday party. + +Timmy was very cheerful as he wrapped the toy car in colorful paper. He couldn't wait to give it to his friend and see the smile on his face. Timmy knew that his friend would love the toy car just as much as he did his red hat. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to cook and one day, she decided to make some soup. She put some water in a pot and added some vegetables. Then, she used a spoon to stir the soup. It was easy to stir because the vegetables were soft. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. She turned around and saw a man with a gun. She was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, she remembered what her mom had taught her. She ran away as fast as she could and called the police. + +The police came and caught the man with the gun. Lily was happy that everything was okay. She went back to her soup and stirred it again. It smelled so good and she couldn't wait to eat it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny had a furry tail and loved to hop around in the grass. One day, the bunny found a pretty veil in the woods. The bunny wanted to wear the veil, but it was too big for its little head. + +The bunny had an idea! It decided to wrap the veil around its body like a blanket. The bunny felt so happy and cozy in its new furry veil. It hopped around showing off its new look to all its bunny friends. + +As the sun began to set, the bunny knew it was time to go home. It carefully unwrapped the veil and put it back where it found it. The bunny went to bed dreaming of all the fun adventures it would have in its furry veil. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat pastel-colored carrots and play with his friends. One day, Benny was hopping in the forest when he saw a big, scary wolf. The wolf wanted to eat Benny and his friends! + +Benny was very scared and didn't know what to do. He tried to run away, but the wolf was too fast. Benny's friends tried to help him, but they were too small. The wolf caught Benny and ate him up. + +Benny's friends were very sad and cried. They missed their peaceful life in the forest with Benny. They all nodded their heads sadly, remembering their friend who loved pastel carrots and playing in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. Max was very sleepy and wanted to take a nap. He looked for a safe place to sleep and found a cozy blanket in his bed. Max curled up and closed his eyes. + +But then, Max heard a noise. It was a little mouse! The mouse wanted to play and nibbled on Max's tail. Max didn't like that and decided to bite the mouse. The mouse ran away and Max felt safe again. He went back to sleep and had sweet dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved Halloween and he was very excited to wear his new costume. It was a scary monster costume with big teeth. + +When it was time to go trick-or-treating, Timmy ran as fast as he could to each house. He knocked on the doors and said "trick or treat!" The people gave him candy and Timmy was very happy. + +As he walked down the street, Timmy started to chew on some of the candy. It was very yummy and he couldn't stop chewing. He was having so much fun on Halloween night! +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny liked to hop around and eat carrots. One day, the bunny saw a big carrot and wanted to eat it. But the carrot was in a trap! The bunny didn't know it was a trap and went inside to get the carrot. + +Suddenly, the trap closed and the bunny couldn't get out. It was very important for the bunny to get out of the trap, but it didn't know how. Then, a mean fox came and saw the bunny in the trap. The fox wanted to eat the bunny, so it didn't help the bunny get out of the trap. + +The bunny was very scared and sad. It wished it didn't go inside the trap for the carrot. The bunny learned an important lesson to always be careful and not trust strangers. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big house. The house had a stove where the mommy cooked food for her family. One day, the family went on a trip to the beach. The little girl found some rocks and started to play with them. She put the rocks in her pocket and brought them back to the house. When they got home, the mommy saw the rocks and said, "Wow, you found some nice rocks!" The little girl felt happy and proud to have found something special. The mommy was very wealthy and had a lot of nice things in the house, but sometimes the little things, like rocks, could make someone very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing ball when her friend Jane accidentally hit the ball too hard and it broke a window. + +Lily's mom heard the noise and came outside to see what happened. "What happened here?" she asked. "We were playing ball and Jane hit the ball too hard and it broke the window," Lily explained. + +Lily's mom looked at Jane and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. But we need to be gentle with things and people around us." Jane nodded and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to break the window." + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "It's okay, as long as you learn from your mistake and try to be more careful next time." The girls finished playing and went inside for some snacks. Lily's mom reminded them, "Remember girls, it's always important to tell the True and be gentle with each other and things around us." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, comfy armchair in her room. It was so nice and cheerful that she loved to sit in it and read her books. + +One day, Lily's friend came to visit her. Her friend wanted to sit in the armchair too, but Lily didn't want to share. Her friend said, "Please let me sit in your armchair, it looks so cozy!" + +Lily thought about it for a moment and then she said, "Okay, but only if you promise to be cheerful like my armchair." Her friend agreed and they both sat in the armchair together. They read books, told stories, and giggled until it was time for her friend to go home. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sharing her armchair with her friends made her feel happy and cheerful too. And whenever she saw her armchair, she remembered the fun times she had with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the forest. One day, she found a mushroom that was as big as her head! She was so excited that she started to wave her arms up and down. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise and turned around to see a big bear coming towards her. She got scared and ran away as fast as she could. But when she looked back, she saw that the bear was actually a fake bear made of wood! + +Lily laughed and felt silly for being scared of a fake bear. She went back to the mushroom and sat down next to it. She waved goodbye to the fake bear and ate her lunch while enjoying the beautiful forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Today was her birthday and she was very excited. Her mommy had told her that they were going to a fancy restaurant for dinner. Lily loved wearing her fancy dress and shoes. + +As they were walking to the restaurant, Lily saw a big balloon with her name on it. She ran to grab it but accidentally twisted her ankle. She started crying and her mommy picked her up and hugged her. + +"Don't worry, sweetie. We can still have a fun birthday dinner," her mommy said. + +At the restaurant, Lily's mommy ordered her favorite food and they sang "Happy Birthday" to her. Lily blew out the candles on her cake and made a wish. She looked at her mommy and said, "Thank you for making my birthday so special, even though I twisted my ankle." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because her mommy promised to take her to the circus. They got in the car and drove to the big tent. Lily held her ticket tightly in her hand. + +When they arrived, it started to rain. Lily's mommy said, "Oh no! Our clothes will get wet." They ran to the tent and found their seats. Lily looked around and saw lots of people eating popcorn and cotton candy. + +During the show, a clown came out and started to juggle. Suddenly, he accidentally threw a ball too high and it hit the top of the tent. Lily heard a loud noise and saw a tear in the tent. Then, she remembered her mommy's words about getting wet. But, because of the tear, the rain didn't come inside the tent and they stayed dry. Lily and her mommy had a great time at the circus and they will never forget it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to her mommy's office. The office was big with lots of papers and chairs. Lily liked to hang her coat on the chair. She felt happy to be with her mommy. + +But one day, Lily saw a fearful thing. A big spider was hanging from the ceiling. Lily didn't like spiders. She was scared. She ran to her mommy and told her about the spider. Her mommy tried to catch the spider, but it was too fast. The spider crawled away. + +Later that day, Lily went back to the office to get her coat. But she saw the spider again. It was hanging from her coat! Lily was so scared that she cried. Her mommy came to help, but it was too late. The spider bit Lily and she got very sick. She had to go to the hospital. From that day on, Lily never wanted to go back to her mommy's office again. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie lived in a birdcage. The birdie was very happy in the birdcage. One day, the birdie saw a shiny bell. The bell was tough to ring, but the birdie wanted to try. + +The birdie flapped its wings and flew up to the bell. The birdie pecked at the bell until it rang. The sound was very loud. The birdie was very proud. The birdie rang the bell many times that day. + +The birdie's owner heard the bell ringing. The owner came to see what was happening. The owner saw the birdie ringing the bell. The owner was very happy. The birdie was very happy too. From that day on, the birdie rang the bell every day. +Once upon a time, there was a silly clown named Bobo. He loved to make people laugh and tell jokes. One day, he was performing in a circus and asked a little boy in the audience if he wanted to hear a funny joke. The boy giggled and said yes. + +Bobo started his joke, but suddenly a loud bang interrupted him. Everyone looked around and saw a distant man holding a pistol. The crowd panicked and ran away, but Bobo stayed calm. He knew it was just a prank and the pistol was just a toy. + +Later, the police caught the man and everyone was safe. Bobo finished his joke and the little boy laughed so hard, he fell off his chair. From that day on, Bobo always made sure to check for any pranks before telling his jokes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her puzzle that had lots of pretty colors. One day, Lily's big brother Jack came in and took some puzzle pieces away. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, Lily remembered how her mommy always said that being brave means facing your problems. So, Lily took a deep breath and went to talk to Jack. She asked him why he took the puzzle pieces and Jack said he was sorry and gave them back. + +Lily felt happy again and gave Jack a big hug. From that day on, Lily knew that being brave and talking about her problems was the best way to solve them. And she never forgot that her puzzle was her favorite toy. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Tim. Tim worked at a factory where they made toys. Tim liked his job, but sometimes he felt frustrated because the toys didn't always come out the way he wanted. + +One day, Tim had an idea. He thought if he could manage the machines better, the toys would turn out better too. So, he talked to his boss and asked if he could try. + +His boss said yes, and Tim worked hard to manage the machines. He made sure they were working right and he fixed them when they broke. And you know what? The toys started coming out better! + +Tim was so happy that he could help make better toys for kids to play with. And he felt proud of himself for managing the machines so well. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and he wanted to eat a sandwich. But he couldn't find his mommy's phone to call her and ask for a sandwich. So, he went to pack his backpack to go to the store to buy a sandwich. + +Timmy walked to the store and bought a sandwich. He was so happy! But when he was walking back home, he saw a big dog. The dog was very angry and it started to chase Timmy. Timmy was scared and he tried to run away, but he tripped and fell down. The dog bit Timmy and he got hurt very badly. + +Timmy's mommy came to the hospital, but it was too late. Timmy had died. His mommy was very sad and she wished she had found her phone earlier to call Timmy and tell him not to go to the store alone. +Once upon a time, there was a happy clock. The clock had a big smile and was always cheerful. Every day, the clock would tick-tock and tell the time. The clock had sharp hands that would point to the numbers on its face. + +One day, a little girl came to visit the clock. She was curious and wanted to know more about the clock. The clock was happy to show her how it worked. The little girl was amazed by the sharp hands and how they moved around the clock. + +From that day on, the little girl would visit the cheerful clock every day. She loved to watch the sharp hands move and hear the tick-tock sound. The clock was happy to have a new friend and would always greet her with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy bull. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his toy bull. He saw his friend, Sarah, and they started to play together. + +Sarah said, "I have a surprise for you, Timmy. I promise you will like it." + +Timmy was excited and asked, "What is it?" + +Sarah replied, "It's a new toy bull. It's even better than yours." + +Timmy looked at his old toy bull and said, "But my bull is fine. I don't need a new one." + +Sarah said, "Okay, let's play with both bulls then." + +Timmy was happy and they played together for a long time with their toy bulls. They had so much fun that Timmy promised to invite Sarah to his house to play with his other toys. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to make things with his blocks. One day, he made a tall tower that went up to the ceiling! His mom was so proud of him and said, "Timmy, you're so clever! You could trade your blocks for something special." + +Timmy thought about it and decided he wanted a toy car. He went to his friend, Johnny, and asked if he wanted to trade his blocks for Timmy's blocks. Johnny said, "Sure, I'll trade with you!" + +As they were trading, Timmy's mom suddenly became alert. She saw that Johnny had a toy car in his pocket! She said, "Johnny, did you take that toy car from Timmy?" Johnny looked down and said, "Yes, I'm sorry. I just wanted it so badly." + +Timmy's mom explained that trading means being fair and honest. She said, "Timmy, you made something amazing with your blocks and you should be proud of it. And Johnny, it's not nice to take things that don't belong to you. Let's all be kind to each other." And they all agreed to be honest and fair in their trades from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick berries in the forest. One day, she met a friendly bear who asked her what she was doing. "I'm picking berries," said Lily. "I love berries. They taste so good!" + +The bear smiled and said, "Be careful, Lily. Not all berries are good. Some can make you sick." But Lily didn't listen. She kept picking and eating berries, thinking they were all good. + +One day, Lily ate a bad berry and got very sick. The bear came to check on her and said, "I told you to be careful. You need to listen and learn. Not all things that look good are good for you." + +Lily learned her lesson and never picked berries without the bear's help again. The moral of the story is to always listen to those who know better and be careful with what you eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was very hungry and she wanted to eat pizza. So, she asked her mom, "Mommy, can we have pizza for lunch?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, we can order pizza. But we have to wait for it to arrive." + +Lily was very excited and said, "I can't wait! I want pizza fast!" + +Finally, the pizza arrived and Lily took a big bite. But the pizza was very hot and she said, "Ouch! It's too hot!" + +Her mom said, "Wait for it to cool down, or else it will melt in your mouth!" + +Lily waited patiently and finally, the pizza was cool enough to eat. She ate it all up and said, "Yum! That was delicious!" +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red was always driving on the road, going up and down the hills. One day, Red saw a big truck that was restless. The truck was making loud noises and Red wondered what would happen next. Suddenly, the truck stopped in the middle of the road. Red was worried and didn't know what to do. But then, a kind police officer came to help and Red was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a shiny mirror that belonged to her mommy. Lily loved to look at herself in the mirror and make funny faces. One day, Lily accidentally dropped the mirror and it broke into many pieces. She felt very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mommy came into the room and saw the broken mirror. She was not happy and asked Lily what happened. Lily told her the truth and said she was sorry. Her mommy was kind and didn't get angry. Instead, she hugged Lily and said they would fix the mirror together. + +They went to the store and bought some glue. When they got home, they worked together to put the mirror back together. It was hard work, but they did it. The mirror looked as good as new. Lily was happy and grateful to have such a kind mommy. From that day on, she made sure to be more careful with things that belonged to others. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but he got tired very quickly. His mommy told him that if he wanted to run and play longer, he needed to exercise. Timmy didn't know what exercise was, so his mommy showed him how to do simple things like jumping jacks and running in place. + +After a few weeks of exercising, Timmy noticed that he could run faster and play longer without getting tired. His mommy told him that his muscles were getting stronger and that he was improving. Timmy was very happy that he could play with his friends for a long time. + +One day, Timmy and his friends were playing a game of tag. Timmy was able to run faster than he ever had before and he didn't get tired. His friends were amazed and asked him how he got so fast. Timmy told them that he had been exercising and that it had helped him improve. From that day on, Timmy's friends started to exercise too so that they could improve and play longer together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach with her family. One day, while playing in the sea, she found a spicy shell. She showed it to her mom and said, "Look mommy, this shell is spicy!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a special shell, Lily. Let's keep it safe." + +Later that day, they went to a show where a clown was performing. The clown did a funny trick and everyone applauded. Lily clapped her hands too and said, "I like to applaud!" + +After the show, they went back to their hotel room and Lily put the spicy shell on her nightstand. She said to her dad, "I had so much fun today. Can we go to the sea and see more shells tomorrow?" + +Her dad replied, "Of course, Lily. We can go to the sea every day if you want to." And Lily went to sleep, dreaming of the sea and all the shells she would find. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy that she didn't like anymore because it was ugly. She wanted to trade it with her friend, Timmy. + +Lily went to Timmy's house and said, "Hi Timmy, do you want to trade toys with me?" + +Timmy said, "Sure, what toy do you want to trade?" + +Lily showed him her ugly toy and said, "I want to remove this toy from my collection. It's not pretty." + +Timmy looked at the toy and said, "I like it! I will trade you my toy for it." + +Lily was happy and they traded toys. She removed the ugly toy from her collection and now had a new toy to play with. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and swing on her swing set. One day, she saw a big castle in the distance. It looked gloomy and scary, but Lily was curious. + +Lily walked towards the castle and saw a knight standing outside. "Hello, Mr. Knight," Lily said. "Can I come in and play?" + +The knight smiled and said, "Of course, little one. But beware, the castle can be gloomy and dark." + +Lily wasn't scared and ran inside the castle. She saw a big room with a swing hanging from the ceiling. She jumped on the swing and started to swing back and forth. "This is so fun!" Lily exclaimed. + +The knight watched as Lily played and laughed. "You are very brave, little one," he said. "Not many children come to play in this gloomy old castle." + +Lily smiled and said, "I'm not scared of anything! Especially not when I'm swinging!" And with that, Lily swung higher and higher, feeling happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy and his family went to the airport to go on vacation. The airport was very noisy with lots of people and planes. Timmy's mom told him they had to pause and wait for their plane to arrive. + +Timmy was excited to go on the plane, but he got a little scared when he heard the loud noise of the plane. He held his mom's hand tightly and closed his eyes as they took off. Once they were in the air, Timmy looked out the window and saw the clouds. He thought they looked like fluffy pillows. + +After a little while, they landed and Timmy was happy to be at their vacation spot. He had lots of fun playing on the beach and swimming in the ocean. When it was time to go home, they went back to the airport. Timmy was sad to leave, but he was excited to go on another plane ride. He remembered to pause and wait patiently for their plane to arrive. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and generous girl named Lily. She loved to share her toys with her friends and always helped her mom with chores. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her best friend, Timmy. + +As they were playing, Timmy suddenly felt tired and couldn't breathe properly. Lily noticed that Timmy was struggling to breathe and asked, "Are you okay, Timmy?" + +Timmy replied, "No, I can't breathe properly. I need oxygen." + +Lily quickly ran to get help and told a nearby adult, "Please help my friend, Timmy. He needs oxygen." The adult called for an ambulance, and Timmy was taken to the hospital. + +Later, Timmy thanked Lily for being a good friend and saving his life. Lily replied, "I would never lie to my friends. I will always be there to help you." +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was very light and could fly very high. One day, the little bird found a scale. The scale was big and heavy. The bird wanted to play with the scale, but it was too heavy to carry. So, the bird decided to stay near the scale and play around it. + +As the sun began to set, the little bird realized it was getting late. It knew it needed to go home and stay safe for the night. So, the bird said goodbye to the scale and flew away. The next day, the bird came back to play with the scale again. It was happy to see that the scale was still there, waiting for it to come back and play. The little bird stayed with the scale all day long, having fun and enjoying the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she saw a shiny rock on the ground. It was a mineral! She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Later that day, Lily's mom made her a sandwich. Lily was so hungry that she ate it all up. Then, she remembered the mineral in her pocket. She took it out and put it in her mouth. It was so icy that she had to spit it out! + +From then on, Lily knew that minerals were not for eating. She kept the shiny rock in her pocket and showed it to all her friends. They thought it was very pretty. And Lily was happy to have learned something new! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the zoo with her mommy and daddy. They would see all sorts of animals like lions, monkeys, and elephants. Lily thought they were all so cute! + +One night, Lily went to bed and started to dream. In her dream, she was at the zoo again, but this time all the animals were wearing little hats and bow ties. She giggled at how silly they looked. Then, a cute little monkey came up to her and gave her a banana. It tasted so yummy! + +When Lily woke up, she told her mommy and daddy about her funny dream. They smiled and told her how creative she was. From that day on, Lily couldn't wait to go back to the zoo and see all her cute animal friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet had a soft and pretty feather. Tweet loved to fly around and sing but sometimes he got scared of other big birds who wanted to eat him. + +One day, Tweet met a kind owl named Hoot. Hoot was eager to help Tweet. Hoot said, "I will protect you from the big birds. You can stay with me in my cozy nest." Tweet was happy and went to live with Hoot. + +Hoot and Tweet became best friends. Hoot would protect Tweet from the big birds and Tweet would sing pretty songs for Hoot. Tweet felt safe and loved with Hoot. He loved his new home and his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach and looking for seashells. One day, she saw a big whale swimming in the ocean. The whale was so big and Lily was so small that she felt scared. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a voice coming from the whale. It said, "Please help me, I am lost and I need to find my way home." Lily felt an urge to help the whale and asked, "How can I help you?" + +The whale replied, "I need to follow the bitter cold water to get back home. Can you show me the way?" Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, I can help you." So, she took the whale by the fin and led him to the bitter cold water. The whale was so happy and grateful that he said, "Thank you, Lily! You are my hero!" +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 toys before dinner. Timmy promised he would, but he kept playing instead. + +As dinner approached, Timmy's mom reminded him again to clean up his toys. Timmy was persistent in playing and didn't listen. When it was time for dinner, Timmy's mom saw that the toys were still scattered around the room. She reminded Timmy of his promise, but Timmy didn't want to stop playing. + +After dinner, Timmy went back to his toys, but he couldn't find his favorite toy car. It had vanished! He looked and looked, but it was nowhere to be found. Timmy realized that if he had kept his promise and cleaned up his toys, he wouldn't have lost his favorite toy car. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to keep our promises and be responsible. Otherwise, things may vanish or go wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a big fierce lion. He lived in the jungle with his friends. One day, they wanted to cross a river, but there was no bridge. The lion complained to his friends, "How can we cross the river without a bridge?" + +His friends had an idea. They found some big rocks and made a bridge. The lion was happy and crossed the bridge first. He was so happy that he roared loudly. His friends were scared, but the lion said, "Don't be scared, I'm just happy." + +From that day on, the lion and his friends could cross the river whenever they wanted. They were grateful for the bridge and never complained again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she went to the park and saw some children rowing a boat. She wanted to try it too, so she asked if she could join them. They said yes and invited her to come aboard. + +Lily was so happy and excited that she started to jump up and down in the boat. The other children got scared and the boat started to rock. The water became very rough, and the children started to scream. Lily noticed that her actions were causing trouble and she calmed down. She apologized to the other children and promised to be more careful. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it was important to be calm and considerate of others. She made new friends and had lots of fun playing with them, but she always remembered to be careful and not cause trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy boats in the bathtub. One day, he saw a real navy ship pass by his house. He was amazed and yelled, "Wow! Look at that big boat!" + +His mom heard him and asked, "Do you believe that you could be on a navy ship one day?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and replied, "I don't know, but I want to be a sailor when I grow up." + +His mom smiled and said, "That's a humble dream, Timmy. You can do anything you believe in." +Once upon a time, there was a poor boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small house with his mom and dad. One day, Timmy's dad gave him a hammer to play with. Timmy was so happy and started to play with it. + +While playing, Timmy stumbled and accidentally hit his thumb with the hammer. He started to cry and his mom came running to him. "What happened, Timmy?" she asked. Timmy showed his thumb to his mom and she saw that it was hurt. She took Timmy to the doctor and the doctor fixed his thumb. + +Timmy learned a lesson that day. He learned that he should be careful when playing with things like hammers. He also learned that it's important to tell his parents when he gets hurt. From that day on, Timmy was more careful when playing with his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm. The farmer had many animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. He also had a big garden where he grew vegetables like carrots, tomatoes, and onions. One day, the farmer asked his friend to come and help him with the harvest. His friend was bald and always wore a hat to keep his head warm. + +The friend arrived and the farmer showed him around the farm. They collected the vegetables and put them in a big basket. The basket included lots of onions which made the friend's eyes water. He didn't like onions very much but he knew they were good for him. + +After the harvest, the farmer and his friend sat down to rest. They ate some fresh vegetables and talked about the day. The friend said he had a good time even though the onions made him cry. The farmer was happy to have a friend who could help him and they both enjoyed the fruits of their labor. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was a happy dog with a shiny coat and a waggy tail. One day, Max got hurt while playing outside. His paw was bleeding and he needed help to heal it. + +Luckily, Max's owner knew just what to do. She cleaned his paw and put a bandage on it. Max felt better already! But it was getting dark outside and it was time for Max to go to his shelter. His shelter was a cozy little house where he slept at night. + +When Max got to his shelter, he realized that he had left his favorite toy outside. It was a bone that he loved to chew on. Max was sad because he thought it was spoiled from being outside in the rain. But his owner picked it up and brought it inside. It wasn't spoiled at all! Max was so happy to have his bone back and to be safe and warm in his shelter. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and always carried her favorite pen with her. One day, Lily's friend Tom asked if he could borrow her pen. Lily said yes and lent her pen to Tom. + +But when Tom returned the pen, Lily noticed that it was broken. She was upset and told Tom that he should have been more careful. Tom said sorry and promised to buy her a new pen. + +The next day, Tom came back with a new pen for Lily. She was happy and thanked Tom for being so fast in getting her a new pen. From that day on, Lily and Tom made a promise to always be careful when lending things to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. Jack worked hard every day to make money for his family. He had a wife and two kids, a boy and a girl. Jack loved his family very much. + +One day, Jack made a bad choice and stole some money. The police caught him and took him to jail. Jack was very sad and missed his family. He didn't like the jail, it was ugly and scary. + +One day, Jack's son came to visit him in jail. "Daddy, why did you take the money?" he asked. Jack didn't know what to say, he just felt very sorry. "I made a mistake, son. I shouldn't have done it," he said. + +After a few months, Jack was released from jail. He was happy to see his family again, but they didn't want him back. They were too upset with him for going to jail. Jack was very sad and lonely. He realized that his bad choice had hurt his family and he wished he could turn back time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because her grandma was coming over to visit. Lily's mom told her to help unpack the groceries from the car. But Lily didn't want to. She wanted to play with her dolls. + +When grandma arrived, Lily was happy to see her. But grandma looked tired and sad. Lily asked her what was wrong. Grandma said that her car had a hard time on the way over. Lily wanted to help, so she asked if she could fix it. + +Grandma smiled and said that she just needed some rest. Lily's mom suggested they all go for a walk to the park. They had a fun time playing on the swings and slides. Lily was happy that she got to visit with her grandma and help her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who lived in a small village with his family. One day, Timmy decided to go for a walk in the forest near his village. As he walked deeper into the forest, he saw a scary monster rise from behind a tree. + +Timmy was very scared and started to run back to his village. When he got there, he told his family and friends about the scary monster he saw. They all listened carefully and told Timmy that it's important to be careful when going into the forest alone. + +From that day on, Timmy never went into the forest alone again. He learned that it's better to stay safe and not take unnecessary risks. The moral of the story is to always be careful and listen to your loved ones when they warn you about danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite jacket that was made of leather. It was a brown color and seemed very special to her. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She wore her leather jacket because it was a little bit chilly outside. When they got to the park, Lily saw another girl wearing the same jacket as her! + +At first, Lily felt sad because she thought her jacket wasn't so special anymore. But then her mom told her that even though the jacket seemed ordinary, it was still very special to Lily because it was hers. And that made Lily feel happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the sand at the beach with her mommy and daddy. They would build sandcastles and collect pretty shells from the ocean. + +One day, Lily's mommy and daddy took her on a boat ride to see the big ocean. Lily was so excited to see all the different colors and creatures in the water. She clapped her hands with joy when she saw a dolphin jump out of the waves. + +But as they sailed further out, the sky turned dark and the wind began to howl. The waves grew bigger and bigger until they were as tall as a house. Lily was scared and held onto her mommy and daddy tightly. But then, a terrible thing happened. The boat hit a big rock and started to sink! Luckily, they were rescued by a friendly fisherman and made it back to shore safely. From then on, Lily always remembered to be careful when playing near the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a famous clown named Bobo. Bobo loved to balance things on his nose. He would balance balls, books, and even bananas! Kids loved to watch him and would clap and cheer. + +One day, Bobo was practicing his balancing act in his backyard. He was trying to balance a ladder on his nose when he lost his balance. The ladder fell on his eye and he couldn't see anymore. + +Bobo was very sad and had to stop being a clown. Kids stopped coming to see him and he was no longer famous. Bobo learned that sometimes trying to balance too many things can be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her colorful blanket very much. She took it everywhere she went. One day, Lily stumbled and fell down while carrying her blanket. She got a little hurt, but her blanket protected her from getting hurt badly. + +After that, Lily always made sure to hold her blanket tightly and walk carefully. She learned that stumbling can be dangerous, but her blanket could help keep her safe. However, one day Lily forgot her blanket at home when she went to play outside. She stumbled and fell down again, but this time she got hurt badly. She realized that her blanket couldn't always protect her and that being careful is important. + +The moral of the story is that accidents can happen, but we can do our best to prevent them by being careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her room with her toys, but she never liked to clean up the dust. One day, her mom came in and told her that they were going to have visitors that afternoon. + +Lily's mom asked her to help clean up the room, but Lily didn't want to. She thought the dust was harmless and didn't want to clean it up. Her mom tried to explain that it could make their visitors sick, but Lily didn't listen. + +Later that afternoon, their visitors arrived. They were having a nice time until one of them started to cough and sneeze. Suddenly, everyone started to panic because they realized that the dust was not harmless after all. + +Lily felt very sad and scared because she didn't listen to her mom. She learned that it's important to listen and clean up the dust. From that day on, Lily always cleaned up her room and listened to her mom. +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the forest with her mommy. Lily loved to explore and discover new things. As they walked, they saw some bushes with pretty red berries on them. + +"Mommy, what are those?" Lily asked, pointing to the berries. + +"They are called berries, sweetie. But be careful, some berries are not good to eat," her mommy warned. + +Lily picked one of the berries and tasted it. "Yuck! This berry tastes dull," she said, making a face. + +Her mommy laughed and said, "Yes, some berries are not very tasty. But it's fun to discover new things, isn't it?" + +Lily nodded and they continued their walk, looking for more things to discover. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. He liked to hold his honey pot all the time. One day, he saw a pen with black ink. The bear thought it was a toy and wanted to play with it. But when he tried to hold it, the ink spilled all over his fur. The bear didn't like the ink on his fur and went to the river to wash it off. From that day on, the bear learned that he should be careful when playing with things he doesn't know. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, she brought a sandwich for lunch. It was her favorite, peanut butter and jelly. + +As she was eating her sandwich, she noticed a big dog walking towards her. She was scared because the dog was very big and had a loud bark. + +Lily's friend, Emma, saw that she was scared and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll be brave and scare the dog away." Emma stood up and yelled at the dog, "Go away, dog!" The dog got scared and ran away. + +Lily was so happy that Emma was brave and helped her. After they finished eating their lunch, they went to play on the swings. As they were swinging, Lily said, "I'm so glad Emma was brave and scared the dog away. Now my sandwich is dry and I can eat it without being scared." +Once upon a time, there was a small dog named Max. Max liked to play outside in the yard. One day, Max saw a small bird on the ground. He wanted to say hello, but the bird flew away. + +Max saw a bone in the grass. He picked it up in his mouth and started to chew. Suddenly, he felt a sharp bite on his tail. It was a cat! Max barked loudly and ran away. + +Later that day, Max went back outside. He saw the bird again, but this time he didn't try to say hello. He knew that the bird was too small and might fly away again. Max was still a little scared from the cat bite earlier. Yet, he was happy to be outside playing again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the swing in her backyard. One day, while she was swinging, she saw a bird fall out of the sky. It was dead. + +Lily ran inside to tell her mom. "Mommy, mommy, I saw a dead bird!" she said. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "That's so sad. Maybe we can mail it to the animal doctor so they can help other birds." + +Lily was confused. "Mail? What's that?" + +"It's when we put something in an envelope and send it to someone far away," her mom explained. + +So they put the bird in a box and mailed it to the animal doctor. A few days later, they got a letter back saying that the bird had a disease and they were able to help other birds because of it. + +Lily was happy that they could help other animals, even though the bird was dead. She went back to swinging, feeling proud that she helped in her own little way. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a popular toy that all her friends loved to play with. One day, Lily's friend Emily asked if she could lend her the toy. Lily said yes and gave the toy to Emily. + +But then, Emily forgot to bring the toy back to Lily. Lily asked Emily to return it, but Emily said she lost it. Lily was sad and angry because the toy was very special to her. + +Lily's mom saw that she was upset and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about the toy and her mom suggested they make a sign to put up in the neighborhood to try and find it. They made the sign and put it up, but nobody found the toy. + +Lily never saw her special toy again and she was very sad. She learned that sometimes it's not a good idea to lend things to friends. +Once upon a time, there was a party. Everyone was happy and dancing. A little girl got an invitation to the party. She was so happy! She wore a pretty dress and went to the party. + +At the party, the music was loud and people were having fun. The little girl saw her friends and they played together. Suddenly, a clown came and started to juggle. The little girl was amazed! She clapped her hands and laughed. + +After the clown finished, the little girl saw a big cake. It had wide candles on it. The little girl made a wish and blew out the candles. Everyone clapped and sang "Happy Birthday". The little girl was so happy to be at the party with her friends. +Once upon a time, in a small world, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to pass the ball with his friends. They would run and laugh all day long. + +One day, Tim accidentally threw the ball too hard. The ball hit his friend, Sue, and she fell down. Tim felt very sorry. He ran to Sue and said, "I am sorry, Sue. I did not mean to hurt you." + +Sue smiled and said, "It's okay, Tim. I know you did not mean it." They hugged and went back to passing the ball. Tim was more careful now, and they played happily in their small world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She had a pretty cloth that she loved very much. One day, Sue went to the park with her cloth. She was very glad to play with her cloth. + +At the park, Sue met a boy named Tom. Tom said, "Hi Sue, what do you have?" Sue said, "This is my cloth. I love it very much." Tom asked, "Can I play with your cloth too?" Sue said, "Yes, you can." + +They played with the cloth together. They were both so glad. But then, a big wind came. The wind took the cloth away from Sue and Tom. They tried to catch the cloth, but they could not. The cloth was gone. Sue and Tom were very sad. They went home without the cloth. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the wild. One day, he found a big red ball near the trees. It seemed like a very fun ball to play with. + +Tim played with the ball all day. He felt a little guilty because he did not know whose ball it was. But he did not stop playing with it. He kicked it, threw it, and rolled it around. + +As the sun went down, a little girl came looking for her ball. She was sad because she could not find it. Tim saw her and knew he should give the ball back. But he did not. He hid the ball and went home. The little girl never found her ball and went home very sad. Tim felt guilty but he kept the ball for himself. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful man. He worked in a big factory. The factory made toys for kids. The man's job was to measure the toys. He made sure they were the right size. + +One day, a small toy bear came to life. The bear said, "Can you help me? I need to be measured." The helpful man smiled and said, "Of course, little bear! Let's make sure you are the right size." + +The man measured the bear. The bear was happy. He was the right size for kids to play with. The helpful man and the bear became friends. They worked together in the factory to make the toys just right for all the kids. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted cat. The cat loved to play. The cat had many friends. + +One day, the cat and his friends went to play near a hedge. They played hide and seek. The cat hid behind the hedge. His friends tried to find him. + +After a while, the cat's friends found him. They all laughed and played more games. They played until the sun went down. They all had fun near the hedge. The gifted cat was happy to have such good friends. +One day, a girl named Sue wanted to play a game. She found a big box. She thought it would be fun to measure the box. "I want to see how big it is!" Sue said. + +Sue's friend Tom came over. He had a ticket to a fun park. Tom said, "Let's go to the fun park!" Sue said, "No, I want to measure this box. It is difficult." Tom got mad. He did not want to wait. + +Tom left Sue to play alone. Sue felt sad. She kept trying to measure the box, but it was too difficult. She wished she had gone to the fun park with Tom. The day ended, and Sue did not have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little train named Toby. Toby loved to joke with his friends. He had a big smile and a funny horn that went "Toot! Toot!" All the other trains liked Toby because he was so funny. + +One day, Toby saw a new track. He wanted to go on it, but his friend, Sam the train, said, "Toby, that track is dangerous! We should not go there." Toby thought for a moment and said, "You are right, Sam. We should stay safe." + +So Toby and Sam went back to their safe tracks and played with their friends. They had lots of fun, and Toby told many jokes. Everyone laughed and had a great day. Toby was happy that he listened to Sam and stayed away from the dangerous track. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was a flexible boy who loved to visit his friend, Sam. Sam lived in a small house near the big tree. + +One day, Tim went to visit Sam. They wanted to play a fun game. They decided to take a test to see who could jump the highest. They both jumped and laughed. + +"Look, I can jump higher!" said Tim. Sam laughed and said, "Let's try again!" They took turns jumping until they were tired. They had a great day playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to go on walks with his mom. One day, they went for a walk on a trail in the park. The trail was long and had many trees. + +As they walked, Tim saw a black cat. The cat looked sad. Tim said to his mom, "Mom, can we help the black cat? I hope it can be happy." His mom said, "Yes, Tim. Let's try to help the cat." + +They took the black cat home and gave it food and water. The cat became happy and played with Tim. Tim was happy too. He said, "I'm glad we could help the cat. Now we have a new friend." +One day, a smooth stone was in the park. It had a friend, a small light. The light was not very bright, but it was happy. They liked to play together. + +One day, a big dog came to the park. The dog saw the smooth stone and wanted to play. The dog asked the stone, "Can I play with you?" The stone was scared but wanted to be nice. So, it said, "Okay, we can play." + +The light saw the dog and the stone playing. It wanted to help the stone. The light went to the dog and said, "I recommend we play a game all together." The dog, the light, and the smooth stone played a fun game. They all became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful lizard named Lizzy. She lived in a big green garden with many friends. One day, a big bird came to the garden. The bird was loud and scared all the friends. + +Lizzy said to the bird, "Why are you so loud? You are scaring my friends." The bird said, "I am lost and I can't find my family. I am sad and scared too." Lizzy wanted to help the bird find its family. + +Lizzy and the bird went on a long walk. They asked other animals if they saw the bird's family. After a long time, they found the bird's family. The bird was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lizzy. You are a good friend." + +The bird and Lizzy went back to the garden. They told their friends how they helped each other. All the friends were happy and they all played together. The big bird was not loud anymore and the friends were not scared. + +The moral of the story is to be helpful and kind to others, even when things are hard. When we help others, we can also make new friends and solve problems together. +Once upon a time, there was a group of small animals. They lived in a big forest. The group had a big, strong bear who would protect them. They were all happy and safe. The sun was always shining and the sky was pale blue. + +One day, the group of animals saw a big, dark cloud coming. It was very scary. The animals went to the big, strong bear and asked for help. They wanted the bear to protect them from the dark cloud. The bear said, "Don't worry, I will protect you." + +The dark cloud came closer and closer. The big, strong bear tried to protect the group of animals. But the dark cloud was too strong. The wind blew and the rain fell. The big, strong bear could not protect the group of animals anymore. The pale blue sky was gone. + +The group of animals was very sad. Their home in the big forest was ruined. The big, strong bear could not protect them from the dark cloud. The animals were not happy and safe anymore. They had to find a new home in a new forest. And the pale blue sky never came back. +One day, a big frog named Bob lived in a swamp. The swamp had clear water and many small animals. Bob had a friend named Tim. Tim was a small fish. They liked to play and swim together. + +Sometimes, other animals would tease Bob and Tim. They would say mean things and laugh at them. This made Bob and Tim very sad. They did not like it when the animals were mean to them. + +One day, Bob and Tim decided to stand up to the mean animals. They told the animals that teasing was not nice. The animals listened and said they were sorry. After that, all the animals in the swamp played together and were kind to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a modest little girl named Sally. She lived in a small house with her mom, dad, and her dog, Spot. Sally loved to play with Spot and listen to stories her mom and dad told her. + +One day, Sally found a big book with the word "wisdom" on it. She asked her mom what it meant. Her mom said, "Wisdom means knowing a lot and making good choices." Sally wanted to be wise, so she tried to read the book. But the words were too hard for her. + +Sally did not resist trying to learn. She asked her mom and dad to help her read the big book. They read to her every day, and Sally learned many new things. Soon, she became a wise little girl who made good choices. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play outside. One day, it was very icy outside. Tim went out to play, but he saw a big leak in the yard. The water was coming out fast. + +Tim ran to his mom and said, "Mom, there is a leak outside!" His mom looked out the window and saw the leak too. She knew they needed to fix it. She requested help from Tim's dad. "Dad, can you fix the leak?" she asked. + +Tim's dad went outside with Tim. They worked together to fix the leak. It was very cold, but they did not give up. Soon, the leak was fixed, and they could play outside again. Tim was happy, and his mom and dad were proud. +Once upon a time, there was a slow snail named Sam. He liked to cut leaves to eat. One day, while Sam was cutting a leaf, he saw a big bird. The bird looked at Sam and said, "I will eat you!" Sam was scared. The bird was a threat to him. + +Sam had a friend, a small ant named Amy. Amy saw Sam was in trouble. She said, "Don't worry, Sam! I will help you." Amy ran to get her other ant friends. They all came together to scare the big bird away. + +The bird saw all the ants coming and said, "Oh no, there are too many of them!" The bird flew away, and Sam was safe. He was very happy that Amy and her friends helped him. They all went back to cutting leaves and had a big feast together. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable dog named Spot. Spot liked to play and run in the big park with his friends. One day, when Spot was playing, he found a big, old house. It was very different from the other houses. Spot was curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +Spot went into the old house and started to look around. He saw many things, like old toys and books. Then, Spot saw something very strange. It was a ghost! The ghost was white and floaty, and it said "hello" to Spot. Spot was not scared, because the ghost was nice and friendly. + +Together, Spot and the ghost played in the old house. They had so much fun discovering new things and playing with the old toys. Spot and the ghost became very good friends. From that day on, Spot would visit the ghost every day, and they would have lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a jolly driver named Tom. Tom loved to drive his big, red bus. Every day, he would pick up people and take them where they needed to go. + +One sunny day, while Tom was driving his bus, he saw a little lost dog. The dog was wandering on the road, looking for his home. Tom stopped the bus and opened the door. The dog jumped in, and Tom decided to help him find his way back. + +Tom and the dog drove around the town, asking people if they knew the dog's home. Finally, they found a little girl who was very happy to see her dog. She thanked Tom and gave him a big hug. Tom and the dog were happy that they could help, and they went on their way, driving the big red bus together. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a girl named Sue and her cat, Max. Sue loved Max very much. They played together every day. One day, Sue saw an empty box in her room. She had an idea. She wanted to make a luxury bed for Max. + +Sue found soft things like a blanket and a pillow. She put them in the empty box. Max looked at the box and Sue said, "Max, this is a luxury bed for you! I made it just for you." Max jumped into the box and felt so happy. + +Sue urged Max to try the new bed. Max loved it! He purred and snuggled in the luxury bed. Sue was very happy to see Max enjoy the bed she made for him. They had a great day together, and Max slept in his new bed that night. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little bear named Mark. Mark loved to eat honey. Every day, he would look for honey in the trees. One day, he found a big, dry tree with lots of honey inside. + +Mark was so happy! He climbed the dry tree and started to eat the sweet honey. As he ate, he got honey all over his face. Mark didn't care. He just wanted to eat more honey. + +After eating all the honey in the dry tree, Mark climbed down. He was very full and happy. Mark went back to his home and told his mom about the honey he found. His mom was happy too, and they both went to sleep with sweet dreams of honey. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant. The ant was very frightened. He was lost and could not find his way back home. He walked and walked, but he could not see any other ants. He was all alone. + +One day, while the frightened ant was walking, he met a big, kind bird. The bird saw the little ant and asked, "Why are you so frightened, little ant?" The ant said, "I am lost and I can't find my way home. I am all alone and very scared." + +The kind bird wanted to help the frightened ant. They talked and talked, and the bird had an idea. The bird said, "I can fly high and see everything. I will help you find your way home." The ant was very happy and thanked the bird. The bird flew high in the sky and saw where the ant's home was. The bird told the ant where to go, and the ant finally found his way home. The ant was no longer frightened and was very grateful to his new friend, the bird. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim had a messy room. His toys were all over the floor, and his jacket was on his bed. Tim's mom asked him to clean his room before they could go out to play. + +Tim started to pick up his toys and put them away. He found his favorite toy, a bow and arrow. Tim loved to play with his bow, pretending to be a hero. He put the bow on his shelf and continued to clean. + +After Tim finished cleaning his room, he put on his jacket and went outside to play. He was so happy that his room was clean and he could have fun with his friends. Tim promised to keep his room clean from that day on. +Once upon a time, in a big tree, there was a little monkey. The monkey loved to hang from the branches and play all day. One day, while hanging, he saw something shiny and sticky on a leaf. It was gum! + +The monkey was curious and touched the gum with his hands. The gum was very sticky, and the monkey couldn't get it off. He tried to shake it off, but it just stuck more. The monkey was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, a big bird came by and saw the sad monkey. The bird knew what to do. The bird told the monkey to sit still. The bird picked at the gum with its beak until the gum was all gone. The monkey was so happy! The bird and the monkey played together, and they never touched the dead gum again. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful angel named Amy. She lived in a big, pretty sky. Amy had many friends who loved her, but there was one little cloud who did not. The little cloud's name was Carl. Carl would always say, "I hate angels!" + +One day, Amy went to Carl and asked, "Why do you hate angels, Carl?" Carl was sad and said, "I don't know. I just do." Amy wanted to help Carl. She thought that maybe if she was nice to him, he would not hate her anymore. + +Amy started to play with Carl every day. They played fun games and laughed a lot. Soon, Carl did not hate Amy anymore. He said, "Amy, you are a nice angel. I do not hate you now." They became best friends and lived happily in the big, pretty sky. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. They needed to buy food for dinner. Tim saw a man outside the store. The man had smoke coming out of his mouth. Tim was curious. + +"Mommy, why does that man have smoke?" Tim asked. His mom said, "The man is smoking. It is not good for him. We should stay away." + +Inside the store, Tim helped his mom pick out food. They got apples, bread, and cheese. When they were done, they went to the front to pay. Tim's mom gave him a dollar to give to the lady at the counter. Tim felt very grown-up. + +"Thank you, little boy," the lady said with a smile. Tim felt grateful that he could help his mom. They walked back home, holding hands and talking about their day. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there was a small brown dog named Max. Max liked to play with his friends, a fluffy cat named Bella and a tiny bird named Chirpy. They loved to run around the trees and have fun together. + +One sunny day, Max was eager to play with his friends. He went to Bella and said, "Let's play! I want to have fun today!" Bella smiled and said, "Okay, Max! Let's find Chirpy and play together." So, Max, Bella, and Chirpy played catch with a big red ball. + +After playing for a while, Max saw a big butterfly. He wanted to catch it. Max knelt down and tried to catch the butterfly with his paw. But the butterfly flew away. Max, Bella, and Chirpy laughed and went back to playing with the big red ball. They had a great time and were happy to be friends. +One day, a purple bird named Tim was flying in the sky. He saw something shiny on the ground. He flew down to see what it was. It was a piece of gold! + +Tim wanted to show his friend, Sam the squirrel. He picked up the gold with his beak and flew to Sam's tree. "Sam, look what I found!" said Tim, showing the gold to Sam. Sam was very happy to see the gold. + +They decided to strike the ground with a stick to find more gold. They took turns hitting the ground. Soon, they found more shiny gold pieces. They were so happy that they danced and played all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown dog. The dog loved to play outside. One day, the dog saw a big open door. He thought it was time for an escape. + +The brown dog took a step outside. He saw many fun things. He saw a big tree, a soft ball, and a fast car. The dog was very happy to play with them all. + +After a while, the brown dog missed his home. He took a step back to the open door. When he went inside, he saw his family. They were so happy to see him. The little brown dog knew that there was no better place than home. +One day, a cute spider lived in a small house. The spider liked to play and have fun. The spider had many friends like a dog, a cat, and a bird. They would play together and laugh. + +One day, something bad happened. The spider and his friends went to play outside. They were playing near a big tree. The spider was climbing the tree and the dog, cat, and bird were watching. + +Suddenly, a big wind came and blew the spider away. The spider tried to hold on, but the wind was too strong. The spider's friends tried to help, but they could not. The cute spider was gone, and his friends were very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy box with a lock. He had a key to open it. Inside the box, there were many toys. Tim loved to play with his toys every day. + +One day, Tim could not find the key to his toy box. He looked everywhere, but the key was gone. He asked his mom, "Mom, where is my key?" His mom said, "I don't know, Tim. Look in your room." Tim looked in his room, but he could not find the key. + +Tim was sad. He wanted to play with his toys, but he could not open the lock. Then, his big sister Lisa came to help. She had a special tool to release the lock. She said, "Don't worry, Tim. I can help you." Lisa used the tool to open the lock, and the toy box was open. Tim was so happy! + +Tim and Lisa played with the toys together. They played fast and had lots of fun. Tim said, "Thank you, Lisa, for helping me." Lisa said, "You're welcome, Tim. I'm always here to help you." And they played together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a big, brilliant cone in her toy box. She was so happy! She knew this cone would be great for her sand play. + +Amy took the cone to the park. There, she saw her friend, Tim. Tim was playing with his toy car. Amy wanted to show Tim her brilliant cone. But Tim was not nice. He took the cone from Amy and poured sand on it. Amy was sad. + +Amy thought of a plan. She waited for Tim to leave his toy car. Then, Amy poured sand into the car. Tim came back and saw his car full of sand. He was surprised! He knew he should not have poured sand on Amy's cone. Tim said sorry to Amy, and they played together with the brilliant cone and the toy car. They had lots of fun, and they were friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a big tent in the woods. A little boy named Tim and his dog, Max, lived in the tent. It was cold and icy outside. Tim and Max wore warm clothes to stay warm. + +One day, a small bird flew to the tent. It was very cold and tired. Tim saw the bird and said, "Hello, bird. You look cold. Come inside our tent to be warm." The bird was happy and went inside the tent. Tim gave the bird some food to eat. + +Max wanted to protect the bird from the icy cold outside. So, he let the bird sit on his warm back. They all became good friends and lived happily in the tent together. +Once upon a time, there was a big house. In the big house, there was a show called opera. Many people came to see the opera. They wore pretty clothes and smiled a lot. + +One day, a troubled man came to the opera. He had a big bag with him. He wanted to open the bag and show everyone what was inside. But he could not open it. He tried and tried, but the bag stayed closed. + +A little girl saw the troubled man. She went to him and said, "I can help you open the bag." The man smiled and let the girl try. With her little hands, she opened the bag. Inside, there were beautiful flowers. The man was happy, and he gave the flowers to everyone at the opera. Everyone clapped and cheered. The opera was a big success, and the troubled man was troubled no more. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn cat named Tom. Tom loved to squeeze into small boxes. One day, Tom had a dream about a big, fun box. In his dream, he squeezed into the box and played all day. + +The next day, Tom saw a box outside. It was not the same box from his dream, but Tom was stubborn. He wanted to squeeze into the box. He tried and tried, but the box was too small. + +Tom did not give up. He kept trying to squeeze into the small box. But then, the box broke. Tom was sad. His dream did not come true, and he did not have a box to play in anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big heart and loved to help others. One day, she met a spoiled boy named Tom. Tom always wanted things his way and never shared with others. + +Lily wanted to be friends with Tom, so she asked him a question. "Tom, why don't you share with others?" Tom looked at her and said, "I don't know. I just want things for myself." + +Lily thought about it and said, "If you share with others, you will make more friends and be happier." Tom thought about it and decided to try. The next day, he shared his toys with the other kids. They all played together and had fun. + +Tom learned that sharing made him feel good in his heart. He thanked Lily for helping him learn to share. From that day on, Tom was no longer a spoiled boy. He and Lily became best friends and played together every day. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved cookies more than anything else. One day, Mia's mom made her favorite cookies. Mia was so happy, she could not wait to eat them. + +Mia's mom was very compassionate. She knew Mia loved cookies, so she made a lot of them. But Mia's mom told her to eat only two cookies and save the rest for later. Mia said yes and took her cookies to her room. + +While Mia was eating her cookies, she heard a noise. It was her dog, Max. Max was running around and he looked like he was in a panic. Mia saw that Max had eaten all the cookies that were left. She was sad, but she knew Max didn't mean to eat them. Mia's mom made more cookies and they all enjoyed them together, even Max. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree in a small park. Many kids liked to play near the tree. One day, a little boy named Tim went to play with his friends. They played hide and seek. Tim was very good at hiding, but today he wanted to find a new place to hide. He saw the tall tree and thought it would be the best place to hide. + +Tim climbed the tall tree and found a big branch to sit on. He was so high up that no one could find him. He was happy that he would not lose the game. But then, it started to get dark outside. The other kids went home, and Tim was still in the tree. He was scared and didn't know how to get down. + +Tim started to cry, and a kind lady heard him. She saw him in the tall tree and called for help. Soon, an ambulance came with nice people to help him get down. They put a big soft thing on the ground and told Tim to jump. Tim jumped and landed on the soft thing. He was safe and happy to be on the ground. The ambulance took him home, and Tim promised never to climb the tall tree again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to study. His favorite thing to study was history. He liked to learn about brave people from long ago. + +One day, Tim read about a brave girl who saved her town. She was not scared of anything. Tim wanted to be brave like her. He wanted to help people and be a hero. + +So, Tim decided to be brave in his own way. He helped his mom with chores, and he was nice to his friends. He even stood up to a big dog that scared him. Tim learned that being brave means doing the right thing, even when it is hard. And that is how Tim became a brave little boy. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a furry cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play with her toy bell. She would wave her paw and make the bell ring. It made her very happy. + +One day, Kitty could not find her bell. She looked under the bed, on the chair, and in the box. But the bell was not there. Kitty was sad and did not know what to do. + +Kitty asked her friend, Doggy, to help her find the bell. Doggy was good at finding things. They looked everywhere in the house. At last, they found the bell under a big pillow. Kitty was so happy! She waved her paw and made the bell ring again. Kitty and Doggy played together with the bell all day long. +One day, a little girl named Mia was playing hide and seek with her friends. She found a big, orange tree to hide behind. Mia was very good at hiding. She could hear her friends looking for her, but they could not find her. + +While she was hiding, Mia saw a big orange on the tree. She picked it and thought it would be good to make juice. Mia loved juice. She had an idea. If her friends found her, she would share the juice with them. + +Mia's friends finally found her behind the big, orange tree. They were happy to see her and the big orange she was holding. Mia said, "I found this orange and I want to make juice for all of us!" Her friends were very excited. They all went inside and made orange juice together. They drank the juice and it was the best juice they ever had. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She lived in an ordinary house with her mom, dad, and a little dog named Spot. Sue loved to play games with her family and friends. Her favorite game was "guess." + +One sunny day, Sue and Spot were playing outside. Sue said, "Let's play 'guess,' Spot! I will think of something, and you try to guess what it is." Spot barked, and the game began. Sue thought of a big, red ball. Spot barked once for "yes" and twice for "no." Sue asked, "Is it a toy?" Spot barked once. After a few more questions, Spot barked once again, and Sue knew he had guessed the big, red ball. "Good job, Spot!" Sue said with a big smile. + +Sue and Spot played "guess" all day long. They had lots of fun and many successes. When it was time to go inside, Sue's mom asked, "Did you have a good day, Sue?" Sue replied, "Yes, Mom! Spot and I played 'guess' all day, and we were very good at it!" Sue's mom hugged her and said, "I'm so proud of you, Sue." That night, Sue went to bed with a big smile on her face, happy with her ordinary day full of success and fun with her best friend, Spot. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim and a little girl named Sue went to play outside today. They found a big, heavy rock in their yard. Tim wanted to move the rock to the left side of the yard, but Sue wanted to move it to the right side. They did not agree on where to put the rock. + +Tim and Sue decided to ask their friend, a strong dog named Max, to help them. Max came to see the heavy rock. Tim and Sue told Max where they wanted to move the rock. Max knew they disagreed, so he thought of a good idea. + +Max told Tim and Sue to close their eyes and count to ten. While they did that, Max moved the heavy rock to the middle of the yard. When Tim and Sue opened their eyes, they saw the rock in the middle and were happy. They thanked Max for helping them and played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One sunny day, Lily and her friends were playing in the park. + +As they played, Lily found a long thread on the ground. She picked it up and said, "Look, I found a pretty thread!" Her friend Tim said, "Wow, let's use it in our game!" So they decided to use the thread to make the game more fun. + +Lily started to run with the thread, but she tripped and fell. Her knee was hurt and she started to cry. Tim came over and said, "It's okay, Lily. Let's go home and make your knee feel better." They went home, and Lily's mom put a band-aid on her hurt knee. After that, Lily and Tim played with the thread inside the house, where it was safe. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent dog named Max. Max loved to wear a uniform. He looked very nice in his uniform. Max liked to help people. + +One day, Max saw a girl named Lily. Lily was sad. Her toy was broken. Max wanted to help her. He said, "Don't worry, I can fix your toy!" Lily smiled and gave Max her toy. + +Max worked hard to fix the toy. He used his paws to put the pieces back together. Soon, the toy was fixed. Lily was very happy. She said, "Thank you, Max! You are the best dog in the world!" Max wagged his tail and felt proud. +One day, a boy named Tim went to play in the woods. He found a big, scary tree. Tim was not scared. He wanted to see what was inside the tree. + +Tim saw a small door on the tree. He opened the door and went inside. In the tree, he found a book. He wanted to write in the book. Tim wrote his name and closed the book. + +When Tim closed the book, a secret door opened. He went through the door and saw a big, scary monster. The monster was angry. Tim was scared and tried to run away, but the monster caught him. The monster took Tim away, and he was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a rock with hair. The rock lived in a big park. The rock was very happy because it was different from all the other rocks. + +One day, a little girl saw the rock with hair. She was very happy and laughed. She picked up the rock and played with it. The rock liked the little girl too. They became good friends. + +The other rocks in the park saw the rock with hair and the little girl. They were jealous because they wanted to play too. They wished they had hair like the rock. The rock with hair told them not to be sad. It said, "We can all play together!" And so they did. The little girl, the rock with hair, and all the other rocks had lots of fun. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went for a walk. She saw a big, friendly dog. The dog had a huge nose. Lucy liked the dog's big nose. + +Lucy wanted to own the dog. She asked her mom if she could have the dog. Her mom said yes. Lucy was very happy. She named the dog Big Nose. + +Lucy and Big Nose played all day. They ran, jumped, and laughed. Lucy loved her new friend. Big Nose was happy too. They had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a good mill. The mill was in a big field. The mill made flour for bread. Many people came to the mill to get flour. + +One day, a strong wind came. The wind was so strong that it made the mill tear. The people were sad because they could not get flour anymore. + +A kind man saw the broken mill. He wanted to help. The kind man and his friends worked together to fix the mill. They made it good again. The people were happy and could get flour for their bread again. Everyone lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a thick cat named Tom. Tom loved to eat pizza. One day, Tom saw a big pizza in the kitchen. He blinked his eyes and looked at the pizza. He wanted to eat it all by himself. + +Tom's friend, a dog named Max, also saw the pizza. Max wanted to eat the pizza too. Tom and Max looked at each other. They both wanted the pizza, but they did not want to share. They started to argue about who should get the pizza. + +Tom had an idea. He told Max they should have a race. The one who wins the race gets the pizza. Max agreed. They raced around the house. Tom was fast, but Max was faster. Max won the race and got the pizza. + +Tom was sad, but he remembered that friends should share. He blinked his eyes and smiled. Tom asked Max if they could share the pizza. Max was happy to share with his friend. They both ate the pizza and had a great time. From that day on, Tom and Max always shared their treats. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little fish named Fin. He liked to swim in the big blue sea. One day, Fin saw a big wave coming near him. He was a little scared. + +Fin swam fast to his friend, Star the starfish. He said, "Star, there is a big wave coming. What should we do?" Star smiled and said, "Don't worry, Fin. Let's tell all our friends to hide in a safe place." + +So, Fin and Star swam to all their friends and told them about the big wave. All the sea animals found a safe place to hide. The wave came, and they were all safe. + +After the wave was gone, Fin and his friends came out to play. They were happy that they had listened to Fin and Star. The nosy little fish had saved the day. +One day, Tim found a big box in his room. He was very excited. He wanted to know what was inside. So, he opened the box to reveal what was inside. Inside the box, there was a big picture of a dog. + +Tim showed the big picture to his friend, Sue. Sue said, "Wow, that's a big dog!" Tim said, "Yes, it is. Let's put the big picture on the wall." So, they put the big picture on the wall in Tim's room. + +Every day, Tim and Sue would look at the big picture of the dog and smile. They loved the big dog in the picture. They would talk to the dog and say, "Hello, big dog!" And they were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty clock. It was big and strong. The clock lived in a little house on a hill. It liked to tell time for all the people in the town. The people loved the mighty clock. + +One day, a little girl named Sally wanted to write a letter to the mighty clock. She used a crayon and paper. Sally wrote, "Dear clock, thank you for telling time. I love you." She put the letter in an envelope and walked up the hill to the little house. + +Sally knocked on the door of the little house. The mighty clock opened the door and smiled. It was happy to see Sally. She gave the letter to the clock. The clock read the letter and hugged Sally. They both were very happy and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a big box of crayons and loved to design. Every day, she would draw incredible pictures with her crayons. + +One day, while Lucy was drawing, she heard a tiny voice. The voice was coming from her crayons! The crayons could talk! They were telling her how much they loved her designs. + +Lucy and her crayons became good friends. They had lots of fun together, making incredible drawings and talking in happy voices. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient house with many stairs. A little boy named Tim lived in this house with his mom and dad. Tim loved playing games and he always wanted to win. + +One day, Tim's mom said, "Let's have a race upstairs!" Tim was excited. He wanted to win the race. They both stood at the bottom of the stairs. Tim's mom counted, "One, two, three, go!" They started running up the stairs. + +Tim ran as fast as he could. He looked back and saw his mom was close behind him. He ran faster and faster. At last, they reached the top of the stairs. Tim won the race. He was very happy. "I won!" Tim shouted with a big smile. "Good job, Tim!" his mom said, hugging him. They both laughed and went downstairs to tell dad about the fun race. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He loved to watch cartoons. He was very excited when he found a new cartoon on TV. + +One day, Tim saw a big red button on the screen while watching his favorite cartoon. The button said, "Do not press." Tim was curious and pressed the button anyway. + +After pressing the button, Tim started to suffer. He felt very bad and couldn't watch his cartoon anymore. The TV turned off and would not turn on again. Tim was very sad and learned not to press buttons he shouldn't. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. The elephant was nice and honest. He had a lot of friends. They played all day long. + +One day, the elephant saw a broken toy. He wanted to fix it for his friend. The elephant tried very hard to fix the toy, but it was not easy. + +In the end, the elephant could not fix the toy. He was very sad. His friend was sad too. The toy stayed broken, and they could not play with it anymore. The honest elephant felt bad because he could not make his friend happy. +Once upon a time, there was a very hairy dog named Ben. Ben liked to go for walks in the park. One day, Ben saw a shiny iron on the ground. He was curious about it. + +Ben picked up the iron with his mouth and started to go home. On the way, he met a small cat. The cat was scared of the hairy dog and the iron. But Ben just wanted to be friends. + +Ben put down the iron and the cat came closer. They started to play and soon became good friends. From that day on, the hairy dog and the small cat would go to the park together and play. They were very happy. +One day, a little girl named Mia wanted to bake a cake. She put on her apron and went to the kitchen. Mia opened the cupboard to find the cake mix, but it was empty! She felt sad because she really wanted to bake a cake for her mom. + +Mia had an idea. She called it an "emergency" because she needed help. She asked her big brother, Max, to go to the store and buy more cake mix. Max said yes and went to the store quickly. + +When Max came back, they used the cake mix to bake a big, yummy cake. Mia and Max were happy that they could fix the emergency. They surprised their mom with the cake, and she was so proud of them. They all enjoyed the cake together, and Mia learned that sometimes, it's okay to ask for help. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little train. The train was very stubborn. It did not like to listen to anyone. It loved to make steam and go very fast. + +One day, the train met a wise old owl. The owl told the train, "You must learn to repeat what others say. It will help you be a better listener." The train didn't like this idea, but it decided to try. + +The next day, the train started to repeat what the people in the town said. It learned many new things and became a better listener. The train still loved to make steam and go fast, but now it also listened to its friends. Everyone in the town was very happy with the train, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim wanted to find a hidden treasure. He had a map that his dad gave him. The map showed where the treasure was. + +One day, Tim and his friend, Sue, went to look for the treasure. They followed the map until they found a big tree. "We need to raise this rock," said Tim. Sue helped him, and they found a box under the rock. They were so happy! + +But when they opened the box, they saw it was full of old socks. Tim felt embarrassed. He said, "Oops! I think this is the wrong treasure." Sue laughed and said, "That's okay! We had fun looking for it." They went home and told their friends about their silly adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a lively dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and run all day. Spot had many friends in the park. + +One day, there was a big event in the park. All the animals came to play games and have fun. Spot was very excited and played with all his friends. + +At the end of the day, Spot was tired but happy. He went home with his family and slept well. Spot couldn't wait for the next fun event in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Will. Will liked to pick things up. One day, he went to the park to play. + +At the park, Will saw an unusual rock. It was big and shiny. Will wanted to pick it up and show it to his friends. So, he picked up the rock and started to walk. + +But the rock was too heavy for Will. He tried to carry it, but he fell down. The rock hurt him, and he cried. Will did not have fun at the park that day. +Once upon a time, in a wide green park, there lived a little bird named Beaky. Beaky loved to sing and dance all day. His songs filled the air with peace and joy. Everyone loved to hear Beaky sing. + +One day, a big, mean cat came to the park. He saw Beaky singing and said, "Stop your noise! I don't like it!" Beaky got scared, but he didn't want to stop singing. So, he said, "Please, don't hurt me. I just want to sing and make everyone happy." + +But the mean cat didn't care. He jumped at Beaky and tried to catch him. Beaky tried to fly away, but the cat was too fast. The cat broke Beaky's wing, and Beaky fell to the ground. The peace in the park was gone. All the people and animals felt sad because Beaky couldn't sing anymore. The mean cat walked away, leaving Beaky and the park in sadness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to smile and play with her friends. One day, while playing outside, she saw a small, lost dog. The dog looked sad and scared. + +Mia went to the dog and said, "Don't be scared, I will help you. Let's find your home." The dog wagged its tail and seemed to smile a little. Mia and the dog walked around the neighborhood, trying to find the dog's home. They met a boy named Tim, who was playing with a ball. Tim was ignorant about the lost dog, but he wanted to help too. + +Together, Mia, Tim, and the dog looked for the dog's home. They found a house with a big, safe yard. The dog ran to the yard and started to play. A woman came out of the house and said, "Thank you for finding my dog, Max!" Mia and Tim smiled, happy that Max was safe and back home. They waved goodbye to Max and his owner, and went back to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to make sandwiches with her mom. One day, they made a big, yummy sandwich with bread, cheese, and ham. + +Lily wanted to show her sandwich to her friends, so she put it on a plate and went outside. On her way, she saw a small, harmless bug. It was green and had wings. Lily liked the bug and let it sit on her hand. + +Lily and the bug went to her friends, and they all looked at the sandwich on the plate. They thought it was the best sandwich ever. The bug flew away, and Lily and her friends ate the sandwich together. They were all very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a giant. The giant was very big and had long legs. He lived in a big house near a small town. The people in the town were scared of the giant because he was so big. + +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the giant's house. He was not scared. He had a request for the giant. Tim asked the giant to help him find his lost toy. The giant was surprised, but he wanted to help. + +The giant and Tim looked for the toy all day. They found it stuck in a tree. The giant used his long arm to get the toy. Tim was happy and thanked the giant. The people in the town were not scared of the giant anymore. They became friends, and the giant helped the town with many things. +Once upon a time, in a small forest, there lived a tiny bird named Tilly. Tilly loved to fly around and play with her friends. One day, while she was flying, she saw a baby squirrel crying on the ground. + +"Hi, little squirrel. Why are you sad?" Tilly asked. The baby squirrel looked up and sniffed, "I can't raise my nut to my mouth. It's too heavy for me." + +Tilly wanted to help her new friend. She called her friends, the ants, to come and help. The ants were small but very strong. They worked together to raise the nut to the baby squirrel's mouth. The squirrel was so happy and thanked Tilly and the ants. + +From that day on, Tilly, the squirrel, and the ants became best friends. They played together in the small forest every day. They learned that even the smallest creatures can help each other when they work together. +Once upon a time, there was a vendor who sold toys. He was a fit man who loved to play with kids. Every day, he would bring his toys to the park and kids would come to see him. + +One day, a big mean boy came to the park. He did not listen to the vendor when he said, "Please share the toys with the other kids." The mean boy took all the toys and ran away. The other kids were sad and the vendor was mad. + +The vendor tried to find the mean boy to get the toys back, but he could not find him. The mean boy never came back to the park. The vendor and the kids were sad because they had no more toys to play with. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bob. Bob loved to hop all day long. One day, Bob met a big turtle named Tim. Tim was very slow. He could not hop like Bob. + +Bob and Tim wanted to play together, but they could not find a game they both liked. Bob wanted to hop, but Tim was too slow. Tim wanted to use his strong muscles to carry things, but Bob was not strong. + +One day, they found a game they could play together. Bob would hop and find things for Tim to carry with his strong muscles. They had so much fun and became best friends. They learned that even if they were different, they could still play and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the dirt. One day, he found an ancient toy whip while digging. He was very happy and excited to find it. + +Tim decided to bury the whip in the dirt so he could find it again later. He dug a small hole with his hands, put the whip inside, and covered it with dirt. Then, he ran inside to tell his mom about his special find. + +The next day, Tim went back outside to dig up his ancient toy whip. He found the spot where he buried it and started to dig. Soon, he found the whip and played with it all day long. Tim had lots of fun with his new toy, and he was proud of his treasure hunt. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty park. In the park, there was a big swing. Kids loved to play on the swing every day. + +One day, a big, mean bird came to the park. The bird saw the swing and wanted it for himself. So, he tried to steal the swing. He pulled and pulled, but the swing would not move. + +The kids saw the bird trying to steal the swing. They were sad and scared. They asked their moms and dads for help. The moms and dads came and shooed the big, mean bird away. The bird flew away, and the kids were happy again. They played on the swing all day long, and the pretty park was safe once more. +Once upon a time, there was a big gear who lived in a small toy town. The gear was very envious of all the other toys who could play and have fun. The gear wanted to play too, but it didn't know how. + +One day, the gear saw a little toy car with a ribbon tied around it. The gear had an idea! It wanted to cut the ribbon and set the car free, so they could play together. The gear slowly rolled towards the car, hoping that this would make it happy. + +As the gear got closer, it began to cut the ribbon. The little car was so happy to be free! The gear and the car started to play together, and all the other toys joined in too. The gear was no longer envious, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a cool apple. It lived on a tree with many other apples. They all loved to play in the sun and feel the wind on their skin. + +One day, a little boy came and picked the cool apple. He was so happy to have it. The apple was also happy to go on an adventure with the little boy. + +But the little boy forgot about the apple and left it outside. The apple started to feel sad and alone. It began to rot in the sun. Its skin was not cool anymore. A kind squirrel saw the apple and took it to a new home. The apple was happy again, even if it was not as cool as before. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a colorful bird. This bird had a special gem. The bird loved the gem so much. Every day, the bird would fly around and show the gem to all the other animals. + +One day, a little mouse saw the bird and the gem. The mouse wanted the gem too. The mouse went to the bird and said, "Please, can I have the gem?" The bird did not want to give the gem away. But the bird had an idea. The bird said, "If you do something for me, I will give you the gem." + +The mouse was very happy. The bird told the mouse to find a big, red fruit. The mouse went to look for the fruit. The mouse looked and looked, but could not find it. The mouse was sad. But then, the mouse saw a big, red fruit on a high tree. The mouse tried to climb the tree, but it was too tall. + +A kind squirrel saw the mouse and helped him. The squirrel climbed the tree and got the fruit for the mouse. The mouse was so happy. The mouse took the fruit to the bird. The bird was happy too. The bird said, "Thank you, mouse. You did a good job." + +As promised, the bird gave the gem to the mouse. The mouse was very happy. The mouse showed the gem to all his friends. And from that day on, the colorful bird and the little mouse became the best of friends. +A little boy named Tim had a big brother named Jim. Tim had a blue ball. He loved to play with it all day. One day, Tim and Jim went to the park to play with the blue ball. + +In the park, Tim said, "Jim, let's play catch!" Jim said, "Okay!" They began to play catch with the blue ball. They were very happy. + +Suddenly, a dog saw the blue ball and wanted it. The dog began to rush towards Tim and Jim. Tim was scared and cried, "Jim, help!" Jim tried to get the ball, but the dog was faster. + +The dog took the blue ball and ran away. Tim and Jim were sad because they could not play with the blue ball anymore. The brothers went home with a bad ending to their day. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Mimi. Mimi loved to sort things. She sorted her toys, her food, and even her clothes. One day, Mimi found a big tunnel near her house. She was very excited to see what was inside. + +Mimi went into the tunnel. It was dark and long. She found lots of things to sort. There were rocks, leaves, and sticks. Mimi was having so much fun sorting everything. She made piles of big rocks, small rocks, and round rocks. She sorted the leaves by their colors: green, yellow, and brown. She sorted the sticks by their size: long, short, and just right. + +As Mimi was sorting, she found a small door in the tunnel. The door was fit for a mouse like her. Mimi opened the door and found a room full of more things to sort. There were buttons, beads, and even tiny hats. Mimi was so happy! She spent all day in the tunnel, sorting and playing with her new treasures. And when she was done, she went back home, excited to tell her family about her big adventure in the tunnel. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small cabin in the woods with her mom and dad. One day, Lily found a fancy hat in the woods. She put the hat on her head and started to play. + +As Lily played, she felt something strange. She looked down and saw that she was starting to shrink! She got smaller and smaller until she was the size of a bug. "Oh no!" Lily cried. "I need to find a way to grow big again." + +Lily had an idea. She took off the fancy hat and wished to be big again. Slowly, she started to grow. Lily was so happy to be back to her normal size. She ran back to her cabin and hugged her mom and dad. Lily knew she would never wear that fancy hat again. +Once upon a time, there was a delicate clock. The clock lived in a small house with a boy named Tim. Tim loved his clock very much. + +One day, Tim's mom said, "Tim, we need to hurry to the store!" Tim looked at his clock and saw that it was almost time to go. He put on his shoes and picked up the clock. "Come on, clock," said Tim. "We need to hurry!" + +Tim and the clock went to the store with Tim's mom. They saw many things like toys, food, and clothes. Tim held the clock close to him, so it would not break. When they were done shopping, Tim and the clock hurried back home. They had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max had a toy he loved so much. It was his weapon to play with. One day, Max saw a new dog arrive at the park. The new dog had a toy too. + +Max wanted to play with the new dog's toy. The new dog said, "Hi Max, do you want to play with my toy? I will play with your weapon." Max was happy to share, but he was a little jealous of the new dog's toy. + +They played all day, and Max learned that sharing was fun. He was not jealous anymore. Max and the new dog became best friends. They played with their toys together every day at the park. +One day, a big dog named Mark went for a walk. Mark was a very generous dog. He loved to help his friends. As he walked, he saw a small cat stuck in a tree. The cat was scared and called for help. + +"Help me, please!" said the scared cat. Mark knew this was an emergency. He wanted to help the cat. Mark tried to climb the tree, but he was too big. He thought of another plan. + +Mark ran to his friend, a tall giraffe. The giraffe was also generous and wanted to help. They went back to the tree. The giraffe reached up with his long neck and gently took the cat out of the tree. The cat was safe and happy. Mark and the giraffe felt good because they helped a friend in need. +One day, a big truck came to deliver a new faucet for the kitchen. The old faucet was broken and water was dripping all the time. Mom was very happy to see the truck arrive. + +Mom said to the man, "Thank you for bringing the new faucet. Can you help me put it in?" The man smiled and said, "Yes, I can help you. Let's make sure it's the right size first." + +They opened the box and took out the new faucet. It was shiny and pretty. They checked if it was a fit for the sink. It was perfect! The man worked hard and put the new faucet in the kitchen sink. + +When it was done, Mom turned on the water and it flowed nicely from the faucet. No more dripping! Mom was very happy and said to the man, "Thank you for your help! The new faucet is great!" + +The man smiled and said, "You're welcome! I'm glad I could help." He left in his big truck, waving goodbye. Mom and the child were happy to have a new faucet that worked well. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a big jug. She loved her jug very much. She would fill it with water and give drinks to her toys. + +One day, Sue was feeling naughty. She thought it would be fun to pour water on her cat, Fluffy. So, she filled her jug with water and went to find Fluffy. When she found him, she poured the water on him. Fluffy got wet and ran away. + +Sue started to laugh, but then she realized she was not nice to Fluffy. She felt bad for making him wet. Sue said sorry to Fluffy and gave him a big hug. From that day on, Sue promised to be nice to her cat and never be naughty again. +One day, Tom and Sue wanted to play outside. They had a unique idea. They needed to build a tent. They were very excited. + +Tom said, "Sue, we need big sticks and a big cloth for our tent." Sue nodded and said, "Yes, Tom. Let's find them!" They found the sticks and cloth and started to build the tent. + +When the tent was ready, Tom and Sue went inside. They were very happy. They played in their unique tent all day. They knew they had made something special together. +One day, a boy named Tim had to take an exam. He was a little scared, but he knew he needed to do it. The sun was shining and the sky was clear. Tim put on his shoes and got ready to go. + +He saw his friend, Sam, who was also going to take the exam. They were both excited and nervous. They decided to run to the exam together. They ran and ran, laughing and playing as they went. + +When they got to the exam, they were tired but happy. They knew that if they tried their best, they would do well. After the exam, they ran back home, proud of what they had done. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot lived in a small house with a big family. He loved to play with the kids and run around the yard. One day, Spot saw a little bug on the ceiling. He jumped up and down, trying to reach the bug, but it was too high. + +"Look, Mom!" said one of the kids, pointing at Spot. "He sees a bug on the ceiling!" + +Spot felt jealous of the bug because it could fly high and he could not. He wished he could fly like the bug. Spot's mom recognized how sad he was and had an idea. + +"Let's make Spot a cape so he can pretend to fly like the bug!" said Mom. The kids got very excited and made a colorful cape for Spot. They tied it around his neck and he felt like he could fly. Spot ran around the house with his new cape, feeling happy and free. He was not jealous of the bug anymore because he had a loving family and a fun cape to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a small, filthy house. He did not have many things. He always wanted to live in luxury. Tim had a friend named Sam. Sam lived in a big, pretty house. Tim liked to visit Sam's house. + +One day, it was very cold outside. Tim and Sam played in the snow. They made a snowman and had a snowball fight. Tim started to shiver because he was so cold. Sam told Tim to go inside his house to get warm. + +Tim went inside Sam's house. He saw all the nice things Sam had. He felt sad because he wanted those things too. Tim decided to take some of Sam's things and bring them to his own house. He thought it would make his house feel like luxury. + +Tim took the things home and put them in his house. He was happy for a little while. But then, Sam found out what Tim did. Sam was very sad and angry. He told Tim they could not be friends anymore. + +In the end, Tim was still cold and shivering in his filthy house. He lost his friend Sam and did not get the luxury he wanted. Tim learned that taking things from others is not good. +Once upon a time, there was a black cat. The cat liked to play with a triangle toy. The cat would poke the triangle with its paw. The triangle would roll and the cat would chase after it. The cat was very happy. + +One day, the black cat lost its triangle toy. The cat looked everywhere for the triangle. The cat looked under the bed, behind the chair, and in the box. The cat was sad because it could not find the triangle. + +Then, a little girl saw the sad cat. She wanted to help. The girl looked around and found the triangle toy. She gave it to the cat. The cat was so happy! The cat poked the triangle and played all day. The black cat and the little girl became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a creative dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and have fun. One day, Spot's mom told him to behave and be a good dog. + +Spot wanted to be a good dog, so he thought of a fun game. He would find a big, yummy steak for his mom. He looked high and low, and finally found the perfect steak. + +Spot brought the steak to his mom. She was so happy and proud of him for being creative and behaving. They shared the yummy steak and had a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play outside. One day, it was very wet outside. Kitty wanted to play, but her mom said, "No, you will get wet." + +Kitty was sad but she waited. When the rain stopped, she went outside to play. She saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. Kitty climbed and climbed until she was very high. Suddenly, she felt sleepy. Kitty knew she should finish climbing and go back down, but she was too sleepy. + +Kitty fell asleep in the tree. When she woke up, it was dark and she was scared. She cried for help. Her mom heard her and called the fireman. The fireman came and helped Kitty down from the tree. Kitty was happy to be safe. + +The moral of the story is to listen to your mom and not to do things when you are too sleepy. +Once upon a time, there was a fast rabbit named Remy. Remy loved to run and play in the big landscape. One day, Remy met a slow turtle named Tim. + +Remy said, "Hey Tim, let's race to the big tree!" Tim said, "Okay, but I am slow. You are fast." They started to race. Remy was very fast and soon, he was far from Tim. + +As Remy ran, the landscape began to change. The grass turned to mud. Remy did not see the mud and fell into it. He tried to get out, but he was stuck. + +Tim finally got to Remy and said, "I can't help you. You are too deep in the mud." Remy stayed in the mud and could not run fast anymore. He was sad that he did not look where he was going. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a white cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play with his toys and store them in a big box. The box was in a dry room with a big window. + +One day, Fluffy saw a big, pretty bird outside the window. He wanted to play with the bird, but the window was closed. Fluffy had an idea - he would store his toys near the window so the bird would see them and come to play. + +The next day, Fluffy put his toys near the window and went to take a nap. When he woke up, he saw the bird playing with his toys! Fluffy was so happy. But then, the bird took one of his toys and flew away. Fluffy was very sad and learned that not everyone wants to share and play nicely. +Once upon a time, there was a strong bear named Bob. Bob loved to taste all kinds of yummy food. One day, Bob found a big quiz in the forest. The quiz had many pictures of food on it. Bob was very excited to play. + +Bob had to taste the food and guess what it was. He tasted a sweet red apple, a yummy yellow banana, and a crunchy green carrot. Bob was very good at the quiz. He guessed all the foods right! + +Bob was very happy that he won the quiz. He felt strong and smart. He went back to his bear friends and told them about the fun quiz. They all wanted to play too. They tasted the food and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful cat named Lily. Lily loved to dance and play with her friends. One day, she found a shiny coin on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Dog. + +"Look, Dog! I found a coin!" said Lily. Dog looked at the coin and wagged his tail. "Wow, Lily, that's nice!" he said. + +Lily and Dog went to the park to play. They ran and jumped, having so much fun. But, oh no! Lily tripped and fell. The coin flew out of her paw and hit a rock. The coin broke into two pieces. + +Lily was sad, but Dog had an idea. He found some glue and helped Lily fix the coin. They put the two pieces together, and the coin was whole again. + +Lily and Dog were happy they could fix the coin. They continued to play and dance in the park, being careful not to break anything else. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Ben. Ben liked to stir his big pot of soup. He would stir it very slow, so it would taste just right. Ben was very big, but he had a tiny toe that hurt when he walked. + +One day, Ben went for a walk in the forest. He saw a little bunny named Bella. Bella was sad because she lost her way home. Ben wanted to help Bella, but he had to walk slow because of his tiny toe. + +Ben and Bella walked together, slow and steady. They looked for Bella's home. Along the way, they saw a big tree. Bella said, "That's my home!" Ben was happy to help Bella. They went home and stirred a big pot of soup together. Ben and Bella became best friends and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily. She loved to play and laugh all day. One day, she found a secret chamber in her house. The chamber had a big door and a small keyhole. Lily was very excited to see what was inside. + +Lily's mom saw her excitement and said, "Wait for your birthday, and you can open the chamber. I promise it will be fun!" Lily nodded and could not wait for her birthday to come. + +Finally, Lily's birthday came. She woke up very excited and ran to the chamber with her mom. Her mom opened the door, and inside was a big surprise party! All of Lily's friends were there, and they had a great time. The chamber was filled with balloons, cake, and presents. Lily's mom's promise came true, and it was the best birthday ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a club where he and his friends played games. They had so much fun in the club. + +One day, a new girl came to the club. Her name was Sara. She was confused because she did not know the games. Tim saw that Sara was confused and wanted to help her. + +Tim taught Sara how to play the games in the club. Soon, she was not confused anymore. Sara and Tim became good friends and played together in the club every day. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable dog named Penny. She had a best friend, a little boy named Tim. They played together every day and had lots of fun. One day, they found a big box in the park. Tim wanted to see what was inside, but Penny was scared. + +Tim opened the box and found a big, mean cat. The cat was not nice and wanted to fight. Penny tried to protect Tim, but the cat was too strong. Tim said, "Thank you, Penny, for trying to help me." + +Penny barked and tried to chase the cat away, but the cat was too fast. Tim was very sad and cried. The cat took the box and ran away. Penny and Tim went home, feeling sad that they could not win the fight. +One day, a little dog named Spot was very tired. He had played all day with his friends. Spot went to his mom and said, "Mom, I am tired." + +His mom looked at him and said, "Spot, you need to rest." She then saw Spot's tail and wanted to explain something to him. "Do you know why you have a tail?" she asked. + +Spot shook his head. He did not know why he had a tail. His mom said, "Your tail helps you show how you feel. When you are happy, your tail wags. When you are sad, your tail goes down." + +Spot thought about what his mom said. He looked at his tail and saw it was wagging. He was happy to know why he had a tail. Spot said, "Thank you, Mom!" Then, he went to his bed to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his toy police car. He thought it was very interesting. He would push it around the house and make siren sounds. + +One day, Tim's toy police car got stuck under the big table. Tim felt sad. He tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He wanted to get his toy back. + +Tim thought hard and managed to find a way. He got a long stick and used it to reach his toy police car. He pulled it out from under the table. Tim was happy to have his interesting toy police car back. He played with it all day long. +One day, a boy named Tim wanted to play. He saw a dark tunnel in the park. Tim thought it would be fun to go in. He asked his friend, Sam, to come with him. Sam was scared but said, "Okay, let's go." + +They went home to pack their bags. Tim packed a flashlight, and Sam packed some snacks. They were ready to go back to the tunnel. They walked in, and it was very dark. Tim turned on the flashlight, and they could see a little bit. + +As they walked deeper into the tunnel, they heard a loud noise. Sam asked, "What was that?" Tim said, "I don't know, but let's keep going." They went further and found a big hole in the ground. Tim and Sam were not careful and fell into the hole. They could not get out, and they were very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear who loved to take naps in the warm sun. One day, while he was napping, a big bird swooped down and snatched him up in its talons. The little bear was scared and cried out for help. + +Luckily, a brave dog heard the little bear's cries and knew he had to rescue him. The dog chased after the big bird and barked loudly until the bird dropped the little bear. The little bear was so happy to be rescued and hugged the brave dog tightly. + +From then on, the little bear took his naps in a safe spot where no big birds could snatch him up. And every time he napped, he felt warm and cozy knowing that his new friend, the brave dog, was always nearby to protect him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red dress that she loved to wear every day. Yesterday, she wore her red dress to school and everyone said she looked beautiful. + +Later that day, Lily's mom reminded her that they had to go to the grocery store. Lily was excited to go because she loved picking out fruits and vegetables. + +At the grocery store, Lily saw a big basket of shiny red apples. She asked her mom if she could have one, but her mom said they had to finish shopping first. Lily was sad, but she remembered her mom's promise to get her an apple after they finished shopping. + +Finally, they finished shopping and Lily's mom kept her promise. She bought Lily a big, shiny red apple. Lily was so happy and took a big bite. It was the best apple she had ever tasted. From that day on, Lily always remembered to finish her shopping before asking for a treat. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Max found a note hanging on his collar. The note said, "Come to the park at noon for a surprise!" Max was so excited that he wagged his tail and ran to the park. + +When Max got to the park, he saw his friend, a friendly cat named Lily. Lily had hung the note on Max's collar. She had brought a picnic and they ate sandwiches and played together. Max and Lily had so much fun that they didn't want to leave the park. + +As the sun started to set, Max and Lily knew it was time to go home. Max said goodbye to his friend and hung the note on his own collar, so he wouldn't forget to meet Lily at the park again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who loved to sing. Every day, the birdie would sing a pretty song in the big tree outside his home. But one day, the birdie got tired and wanted to quit singing. He felt sad and didn't want to do anything. + +As the birdie sat in the tree feeling blue, he noticed a little crack in the branch he was sitting on. He thought to himself, "That crack looks dangerous. I should tell someone about it." So he flew to his friend, a wise old owl, and told him about the crack. + +The owl listened carefully and said, "You did a fine job noticing that crack, little birdie. I will make sure it gets fixed so no one gets hurt." The birdie felt proud of himself for being helpful and decided to keep singing his pretty song every day. And from that day on, the birdie knew that even when he felt like quitting, he could still make a difference by being observant and helping others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the park. One day, he was playing with his friend when he saw a hole in the ground. + +"Look at that hole!" Timmy said to his friend. + +His friend replied, "Be careful, Timmy. You might fall in." + +Timmy was very strong and brave. He wanted to see what was inside the hole. He walked closer to the hole, but suddenly he lost his balance and fell in! + +"Help!" Timmy shouted. His friend quickly ran to get an adult. The adult came and helped Timmy out of the hole. + +After that, Timmy learned to be more careful and always listen to his friends when they warn him about danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore nature. One day, while she was walking in the park, she saw a beautiful purple flower. She wanted to smell it, but it was too high for her to reach. + +Lily tried jumping, but she still couldn't reach the flower. She then remembered that she had a long stick with her. She picked up the stick and used it to reach the flower. She was so happy when she finally smelled it. + +Suddenly, she felt something tickling her nose. She looked up and saw a butterfly flying around her. The butterfly had a purple spot on its wings, just like the flower. Lily giggled as the butterfly flew away. She was happy she got to smell the flower and see the pretty butterfly. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a pretty ornament. She loved it very much and always kept it safe. One day, her little brother accidentally broke it. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. + +Her mommy tried to fix it, but it was too broken. Daddy tried to buy a new one, but it was too expensive. Lily was very upset and didn't know what to do. + +Then, her grandpa came to visit. He saw how sad Lily was and knew just what to do. He took the broken ornament and restored it. Lily was so excited and happy! But then, she accidentally dropped it and it broke again. + +Grandpa told her that sometimes, things can't be fixed. But it's important to remember that it's just a thing, and people are more important. Lily learned that it's okay to be sad when things break, but it's not the end of the world. She was grateful for her grandpa and learned to cherish the memories of her ornament instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to drink milk every day. He would ask his mommy, "Can I have some milk, please?" And his mommy would always give him a glass of milk. + +One day, Timmy's mommy said, "Timmy, you need to study for your school test." Timmy didn't want to study because he wanted to drink his milk instead. But his mommy was persistent and said, "You can drink your milk after you finish studying." + +Timmy decided to listen to his mommy and started studying. He worked hard and studied for a long time. Finally, he finished studying and his mommy gave him a big glass of milk as a reward. Timmy was happy because he got to drink his milk and he also did well on his test. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to ride his motorcycle. He was very gifted at it and could do tricks like jumping over ramps. One day, he decided to ride his motorcycle near a big lake. He drove fast and made big splashes in the water. + +Suddenly, he lost control of his motorcycle and it fell into the lake. He tried to get it out, but it was too heavy. He was sad because he loved his motorcycle very much. + +He went home and told his parents what happened. They were upset too because they had given him the motorcycle as a gift. They told him he couldn't ride it anymore because it was too dangerous. The boy was sad, but he knew they were right. He learned that sometimes things we love can cause us trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. The castle had many rooms called chambers. In one of the chambers, there was a kind queen. The queen was always busy serving her people. She was very tired but she never complained. + +One day, a little girl came to the castle. She was lost and had nowhere to go. The queen saw her and felt sorry for her. She invited the little girl to stay with her in the castle. The little girl was very happy and felt safe. + +The queen showed the little girl around the castle and let her play with her toys. The little girl loved the castle and the queen. She was very grateful to the queen for serving her and making her feel at home. From that day on, the little girl stayed with the queen in her chamber and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a team of animals who wanted to win a race. They were all very smart and practiced every day. One day, a rabbit joined their team. The rabbit was fast, but he was not very smart. + +During the race, the rabbit ran too fast and got lost. The other animals were worried and started to look for him. When they found him, they were angry with him. "You are not very smart," said the bear. "You almost made us lose the race." + +The rabbit felt sad and started to cry. The turtle saw this and said, "Don't worry, rabbit. We are a team and we will help you. Let's finish the race together." The rabbit felt better and they all finished the race together. + +After the race, the turtle went up to the rabbit and said, "You may not be the smartest, but you are still part of our team. And if anyone ever tries to slap you down, we will always be there to pick you up." The rabbit smiled and felt happy to be part of such a kind and supportive team. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on her pink slide in the backyard. Every day, she would climb up the ladder and slide down the slide with a big smile on her face. + +One day, Lily's dad came outside and said he had a surprise for her. He told her to close her eyes and lifted a big box onto the slide. Lily was so curious to see what was inside the box, but her dad told her to wait until he counted to three. + +When her dad said "three," Lily opened her eyes and saw a beautiful pink bike inside the box! She was so excited and couldn't wait to ride it. Her dad lifted the bike off the slide and helped her put on her helmet. Then, Lily rode her new bike down the slide and had so much fun. She knew she would always remember the day her dad surprised her with a pink bike on her favorite slide. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, but he didn't like sharing them with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park to play. There, he met a new friend named Billy. + +Billy had a toy spaceship that was very popular. Timmy wanted to play with it, but he didn't want to share his toys in return. Billy said, "If you share your toys with me, I'll let you play with my spaceship." Timmy thought about it and decided to share his toys with Billy. + +Later that day, Timmy and Billy looked up at the sky and saw the planet Mars. Billy said, "One day, I want to go to Mars." Timmy replied, "Me too! Maybe we can go together." From that day on, Timmy and Billy shared their toys and dreamed about exploring the planet Mars together. +Once upon a time, there was a butterfly named Flutter. Flutter was shy and liked to hide in the flowers. One day, Flutter met a bird named Tweet. "Hello, Flutter! Do you want to fly with me?" Tweet asked. Flutter was scared but said yes. + +They flew high in the sky and saw the sun at noon. "Wow, it's so bright!" Flutter said. Tweet agreed and they flew even higher. Suddenly, a big wind blew and Flutter got scared. "I want to go back down," Flutter said. But Tweet didn't hear and kept flying. + +Flutter got lost and didn't know how to get back home. She was sad and alone. "Help me, please!" she cried. But no one heard her. Flutter never saw her family again and was very sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a man who lived in a big house. He was very rich and had many toys. But he was also very harsh and did not care about anyone else. + +One day, a little girl came to his house. She had lost her way and was very scared. The man saw her and felt something in his heart. He realized that he did care about her and wanted to help her. + +He gave her some food and a warm blanket to sleep with. The little girl was very happy and felt safe with the man. From that day on, the man was no longer harsh and learned to care about others. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Spot heard a noise coming from the bushes. He barked and barked until his owner came to see what was happening. + +Spot's owner saw a little bird stuck in the bushes. The bird was scared and couldn't fly away. Spot's owner knew he had to rescue the bird. He carefully picked up the bird and took it home. + +Once they got home, Spot's owner made a tidy little nest for the bird to rest in. The bird was happy and safe thanks to Spot and his owner. Spot felt proud that he helped rescue the little bird. From that day on, Spot and the bird became good friends and played together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. Lily loved to play with her dolls and toys all day long. One day, her mommy said they were going to visit a surprise place. Lily was very excited! + +They got in the car and drove for a long time. When they arrived, Lily saw a big building with lots of people inside. They went inside and Lily was surprised to see so many things she had never seen before. There were big machines and modern gadgets everywhere! + +As they walked around, Lily noticed that everyone was very quiet. She asked her mommy why there was silence. Her mommy explained that they were in a library, where people come to read and study. Lily was amazed to learn about this new place and couldn't wait to come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mom brought home a big box. "What's in the box, Mommy?" asked Lily. "It's a surprise!" said her mom. "Let's unpack it together." + +Lily and her mom opened the box and inside was a new toy for Lily. "Yay!" shouted Lily. "Thank you, Mommy!" She hugged her mom tight. + +The next day, Lily wanted to mail a letter to her grandma. She wrote a letter and put it in an envelope. "Can we go mail this, Mommy?" she asked. "Sure, let's go!" said her mom. + +They went to the post office and Lily put her letter in the mailbox. "I hope it gets to Grandma soon," said Lily. + +On the way home, they walked on a rough sidewalk. "Be careful, Lily," said her mom. "This sidewalk is bumpy." Lily held her mom's hand and they walked safely home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she went on a walk and got lost. She didn't know how to get back home. + +Luckily, a kind man saw her and came to rescue her. He had a belt and used it to guide her back home. The man was very compassionate and made sure Lily was safe. + +Lily was so happy to be back home with her family. She hugged the man and thanked him for rescuing her. From that day on, she always wore a compass so she would never get lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max had a favorite towel that he always brought with him to bed. One day, Max's mom asked him if he brushed his teeth. Max said no, so his mom told him to go brush his teeth. + +Max went to the bathroom and brushed his teeth. After he was done, he went back to his mom and said, "Look mom, I brushed my teeth!" His mom was proud of him and said, "Good job Max, now don't forget to chew your food well." + +Max smiled and said, "Okay mom, I will chew my food well." Then he went to bed with his favorite towel and fell asleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run in the park with her dog, Max. One day, Lily's mom gave her a prune to eat. Lily didn't like it because it tasted yucky. She threw the prune on the ground and ran away. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to help in the garden. They picked some fruits and vegetables, but Lily saw a spoiled apple on the tree. She didn't want to eat it, so she ran to tell her mom. Her mom thanked her for telling her and threw the spoiled apple away. + +After they finished gardening, Lily and Max ran around the yard playing catch. Lily was happy because she didn't have to eat the prune and she helped her mom in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big field near her house. One day, she found a shiny rock in the field and she believed it was magic. She took the rock home and put it under her pillow, hoping it would bring her good luck. + +The next day, Lily woke up feeling very rich. She ran to her parents and showed them the shiny rock. They smiled and told her that the rock wasn't real gold, but it was still very special because she found it herself. Lily was happy and felt lucky to have found such a special rock in the field. + +From that day on, Lily always believed in the magic of the field. She would go there every day to play and look for more treasures. And even though she never found anything as special as the shiny rock, she felt rich in her heart because she had a special place to go and play. +Once upon a time, there was a person named Timmy. Timmy was a happy boy who loved to play outside. One day, Timmy's mom made him some hot soup for lunch. Timmy was excited to eat it, but it was too hot. + +Timmy's mom told him to wait for it to cool down. While he was waiting, Timmy decided to display his toys. He lined them up on the floor and showed them to his mom. She was very proud of him. + +After a little while, Timmy's soup was cool enough to eat. He enjoyed it very much and thanked his mom for making it for him. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always wait for his soup to cool down before eating it. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots and cauliflower. One day, Benny went to the store to get some cauliflower, but he couldn't carry it all by himself. So, his friend Sammy helped him load the cauliflower into his basket. + +As they were walking home, Benny accidentally bumped into a squirrel and all the cauliflower fell out of his basket. Benny felt very sorry and wanted to pick it all up, but he couldn't do it alone. Luckily, the squirrel and Sammy helped him load the cauliflower back into his basket. + +From that day on, Benny learned that it's always better to have friends to help you when you need it. And he never forgot to say sorry when he made a mistake. The end. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the zoo with his mommy. They saw many animals like lions, monkeys, and elephants. Timmy loved the elephants the most because they had long trunks. + +Timmy's mommy asked him, "What did you learn today?" + +"I learned that elephants have long trunks," Timmy replied. + +"That's right! You are so smart," his mommy said. + +As they were leaving the zoo, Timmy saw a sign that said, "Please don't feed the animals." + +"What does that sign say?" Timmy asked. + +"It says we can't give the animals food," his mommy explained. + +Timmy nodded and said, "I will teach my friends to not feed the animals too." +One day, a little girl named Lily went on a trip with her family. They drove in the car for a long time until they arrived at a big house with lots of trees. Lily was so happy to be there and felt grateful to her parents for taking her on the trip. + +The next morning, Lily woke up early and went outside to explore. She saw a big orange tree and wanted to pick one. She was careful and picked the juiciest orange she could find. She was so excited to show her parents what she found. + +Later that day, Lily and her family went for a walk in the woods. They saw lots of animals and pretty flowers. When they got back to the house, Lily gave her parents the orange she picked as a thank you for taking her on the trip. Her parents were so grateful and proud of her. They all sat down and ate the orange together. It was a happy day for Lily and her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a bright green vine growing on her fence. + +Lily asked her mom, "What is that, Mommy?" + +"That's a vine, sweetie," her mom replied. "It will start to grow bigger and bigger if we don't cut it." + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I don't want it to get bigger. Can we cut it now, Mommy?" + +"Of course, we can," her mom said. They went to get some scissors and cut the vine. Lily was happy that the vine wouldn't start to take over her backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and always had a pretty smile. One day, her mom gave her a mint candy that was very tasty. Lily loved it so much that she wanted more. + +But her mom said, "No, Lily. You can't have too much candy. It's not good for your teeth." + +Lily got upset and started to cry. She wanted more candy! So her mom had an idea. She said, "Let's add some mint to your water. It will taste good and be good for you too." + +Lily thought it was a great idea and they added some mint leaves to her water. It was pretty and tasted good. Lily was happy again and didn't need any more candy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to follow her mommy wherever she went. One day, they went to a big park with lots of trees and flowers. Lily saw a sign with a busy arrow pointing to the right. She asked her mommy, "Where does the arrow go?" Her mommy said, "Let's follow the arrow and find out!" So, they walked down the path and found a playground with swings and slides. Lily had so much fun playing there! +Once upon a time, there was a little pig named Pinky. Pinky loved to play in the mud and eat apples. One day, Pinky went for a walk in the woods. + +As Pinky was walking, she saw a big rock in the distance. The rock looked like it was going to fall over. Pinky felt uncomfortable and scared. She knew she had to be careful. + +Suddenly, the rock fell down and Pinky was trapped! She couldn't move or get out. But then, Pinky remembered something her mom had told her. She used her strong piggy snout to push the rock away and she was free! Pinky was so happy to be safe and sound again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her computer. One day, she was feeling very sad and miserable because she couldn't find her favorite toy. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Her mom saw how sad she was and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her that she couldn't find her toy. Her mom told her to count all her toys to see if any were missing. Lily counted all her toys and realized that her favorite toy was actually hiding under her bed. She was so happy and grateful to her mom for helping her find it. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. It was so big that it had many rooms and towers. One day, a curious little girl went inside the castle. She walked around and saw many things she had never seen before. Suddenly, she heard a loud roar! She was scared but then she saw a friendly lion. The lion showed her around the castle and they became friends. From that day on, the little girl visited the castle every day to play with her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved cars. He had a toy motor that he played with all day long. One day, Timmy saw his little sister playing with his motor and he got angry. + +"I want my motor back!" Timmy yelled. + +His sister started to cry and Timmy felt guilty. He didn't mean to make her cry. + +"I'm sorry," Timmy said. "You can play with my motor too." + +From that day on, Timmy and his sister played with the motor together and they were both happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy because it was sweet. One day, her mommy told her not to eat too much candy because it can make her teeth itch. Lily didn't listen and ate a lot of candy. + +Later that day, Lily's tooth started to itch a lot. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, my tooth is itching!" Her mommy knew that Lily had eaten too much candy. She said, "Lily, I told you not to eat too much candy. Now your tooth is itching. We need to go to the dentist to cut the bad tooth." + +Lily felt sad and didn't want to go to the dentist. But her mommy said, "It's okay, Lily. We need to take care of our teeth. It's important to listen to our parents and not eat too much sweet candy." Lily learned her lesson and promised to listen to her mommy from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a small peach. The peach was very happy because it had lots of friends. One day, the peach met a little girl. The little girl said, "I want to eat you, little peach." The peach became scared and said, "Please don't eat me, little girl. I want to stay with my friends." But the little girl didn't listen. + +The little girl took a big bite of the peach and the peach became smaller and smaller. The peach cried out, "Stop, little girl! I don't want to become any smaller!" But the little girl didn't listen. The peach became so small that it disappeared. + +The little girl was sad because she didn't have any more peach to eat. She said, "I'm sorry, little peach. I didn't mean to make you disappear." But it was too late. The peach was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong truck. It was red and had four big wheels. The truck loved to drive around and show off its strength. One day, the truck saw a small automobile on the road. The automobile was green and had only two wheels. The truck thought the automobile was weak and laughed at it. + +But the automobile was determined to prove the truck wrong. It drove faster and faster, trying to keep up with the big, strong truck. Suddenly, the automobile lost control and crashed into a tree. The truck stopped to help, but it was too late. The automobile was badly damaged and could not be fixed. + +The truck felt very sad and wished it had been kinder to the automobile. It realized that being strong is not just about physical strength, but also about being kind and helpful to others. The truck said, "Thank you for teaching me this lesson, automobile. I will never forget it." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the laundry. Lily was happy to help and started to sort the clothes. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom noticed that one of her favorite shirts was missing. She looked everywhere for it but couldn't find it. Lily's mom became worried and asked Lily if she had seen the shirt. + +Lily thought for a moment and then remembered that she had used the shirt to wipe up some spilled juice. She told her mom and apologized for not knowing the value of the shirt. Her mom forgave her and explained that it's important to take care of things we value. + +As they continued with the laundry, Lily's mom reminded her to always be careful with things that are important and to never use them to wipe up spills. Lily nodded and felt the heat of her mom's love and care. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved watching parades because he liked seeing all the pretty floats and costumes. One day, Timmy's mom mentioned that there was going to be a big parade in town. + +"Wow! Can we go see it?" Timmy asked excitedly. + +"Of course we can," his mom replied with a smile. + +As they walked to the parade, Timmy saw lots of other families also going to watch. He felt a bit competitive and wanted to get a good spot to see everything. When they finally found a spot, Timmy sat on his mom's shoulders and watched the parade go by. + +"Look at all the colorful balloons!" Timmy exclaimed, pointing at the floats. + +"I know, it's so pretty," his mom agreed. + +After the parade was over, Timmy and his mom went home, happy and tired from all the excitement. Timmy couldn't wait to tell his friends about the parade and how much fun he had watching it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved books and had a big bookcase in her room. One day, she wanted to read a new story but couldn't find any good ones in her bookcase. So, she asked her mom to print a new story for her. + +Her mom printed a story about a foolish cat who always got into trouble. Lily laughed at the silly cat and loved the story. She put the printed pages in her bookcase next to her other books. From that day on, Lily knew she could always print new stories to read whenever she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run around and play with his toys. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, do you want a yummy treat?" Timmy's eyes got big and he said, "Yes, please!" + +Timmy's mom gave him a big chocolate cookie. Timmy took a bite and said, "This treat is so yummy!" Suddenly, Timmy's dog ran into the room and barked, "Woof woof!" Timmy's mom said, "Oh no, we better hide the treats from the dog!" + +Timmy ran over to the cookie jar and put the yummy treat inside. He said, "Now the dog can't get it!" Timmy's mom smiled and said, "Good job, Timmy. You're such a helpful boy." Timmy felt proud of himself for keeping the treats safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a friend named Billy. They liked to play together. One day, Timmy and Billy were playing with a ball. Timmy kicked the ball too hard and it hit Billy's foot. Billy got very mad and said he didn't want to be friends with Timmy anymore. Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. He said sorry to Billy and asked if they could still be friends. Billy thought about it and said it was fine. From then on, Timmy was more careful when he kicked the ball. They continued to play together and be best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a penguin named Pete who lived in a cold, icy place. One day, Pete met his friend, a polar bear named Ben. Ben said, "Pete, it's getting colder here. I think the ice is increasing." + +Pete replied, "Oh no! That's not good for us penguins. We need to find a warmer place to live." + +Ben asked, "Do you have any ideas, Pete?" + +Pete thought for a moment and said, "I heard there's a place called the tropics where it's warm all year round. Maybe we can go there." + +Ben agreed and they both set off on a journey to find the tropics. After many days of traveling, they finally arrived and were happy to find a new home where the ice didn't increase and they could live comfortably. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander around in the park with her mom. One day, they saw a man with a big backpack full of gear. Lily was curious and asked her mom what the man was doing. Her mom explained that he was going on a long hike in the mountains. + +Lily thought it sounded exciting and wanted to go on an adventure too. But her mom said they didn't have the right gear for a mountain hike. So instead, they decided to explore the park some more. They found a pond with some ducks swimming in it. Lily thought they looked dull, but her mom said they were still beautiful. + +As they wandered around, they found a tree with a big hollow in it. Lily thought it looked like a secret hiding spot. She climbed inside and pretended she was a princess in a castle. Her mom smiled and said it was time to go home. Lily was tired but happy from their fun day in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots and other vegetables. But Benny's friends, the other rabbits, liked to eat candy and cake instead. + +One day, Benny's friends were eating lots of candy and cake. Benny wanted to eat vegetables, but he felt frustrated because his friends didn't want to eat them. + +Benny decided to drink some water and think about what to do. He realized that eating vegetables was good for him and would make him strong. So, he started to eat lots of vegetables every day. + +Soon, Benny's friends noticed how strong and healthy he was. They wanted to be strong like Benny, so they started eating vegetables too. Benny was happy because he taught his friends that eating vegetables is important. The moral of the story is that eating vegetables is good for your body and makes you strong. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient castle with a big lock. Inside the castle, there was a king who needed lots of food to eat. His helpers had to supply him with food every day. + +One day, the helpers forgot to supply the king with his food. The king was very angry and he locked up all his helpers in the castle. They couldn't get out because of the big lock. + +The helpers were very sad because they missed their families. They tried to find a way to escape, but they couldn't. They had no more food or water and they were very hungry and thirsty. + +In the end, the helpers couldn't escape and they all died inside the castle. The king was very sorry for what he had done, but it was too late. From then on, the castle was known as the haunted castle with the big lock. +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 parent said, "Lily, we are going to the park today, but first we need to get our keys." + +Lily asked, "Why do we need keys?" + +Her parent replied, "We need keys to open the door to our car. The keys are sharp, so be careful." + +Lily's parent was very busy that day, but they still took the time to take Lily to the park. They played on the swings and had a picnic. Lily had so much fun and was very happy. When they got back home, Lily said, "Thank you for taking me to the park, parent. I had so much fun." + +Her parent replied, "I'm glad you had fun, Lily. Let's go inside and play with your toys now." +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who lived in a tree. The birdie loved to sing and play with its friends. One day, the birdie felt very cold because winter had arrived. The birdie needed a warm place to stay. + +The birdie saw a big, gentle dog and asked if it could stay in its doghouse. The dog said yes and the birdie was happy. But then, the birdie saw a big, mean cat who wanted to eat it. The birdie tried to fly away, but it was too cold and tired. The cat caught the birdie and ate it. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes, even when we need help, we need to be careful who we ask for it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and do puzzles. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help in the kitchen. She gave Lily a teaspoon and asked her to stir the soup. Lily was happy to help and did a great job stirring the soup. + +After dinner, Lily's mom noticed that Lily was feeling a bit upset. She asked Lily what was wrong and Lily said she was feeling anxious. Her mom told her to take a deep breath and try to calm down. Lily did what her mom said and soon felt much better. She realized that sometimes taking a deep breath can do wonders for how you feel. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to hop all around the meadow. One day, Benny heard a loud sound. It made him feel dizzy. He asked his friend, a little bird, "What is that sound?" + +The little bird said, "That is the sound of the farmer's tractor. He is plowing the field." Benny was curious and asked, "What is plowing?" The little bird explained, "Plowing is when the farmer uses his tractor to dig up the dirt so he can plant seeds." + +Benny thought that sounded like fun and asked the little bird if he wanted to come hop with him to watch the farmer. The little bird agreed and they hopped together to the edge of the meadow to watch the farmer plow. Benny was still feeling a bit dizzy from the sound, but he was happy to have his friend with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie lived in a tree with her family. One day, Tweetie wanted to fly to the other side of the big cliff. She asked her mom if it was safe, but her mom didn't know. + +Tweetie decided to ask her friend, Sammy the Squirrel. Sammy had been to the other side of the cliff before and knew it was safe. Tweetie was so happy to have a friend who knew things she didn't know. + +But then, Tweetie's other friend, Joey the Rabbit, became jealous of Sammy. Joey didn't like that Sammy knew things that he didn't know. But Tweetie reminded Joey that it's okay to not know everything and that we can always ask for help from our friends who know more than us. And so, Tweetie flew safely to the other side of the cliff with Sammy's help. +Anna and Ben are brother and sister. They share a room and a big bed. They like to play with their toys and books before they sleep. Sometimes they make a tent with their sheet and pretend they are in a forest or a castle. + +One night, they have a new sheet. It is colorful and has many animals on it. Anna and Ben are happy and excited. They put the sheet over their bed and make a tent. They crawl inside and look at the animals. They see a lion, a monkey, a zebra, and a giraffe. + +Anna whispers to Ben, "Do you like the sheet?" Ben whispers back, "Yes, I do. It is pretty and fun. What is your favorite animal?" Anna whispers, "I like the monkey. It is funny and smart. What is yours?" Ben whispers, "I like the lion. It is strong and brave." + +They whisper some more and tell stories about the animals. They laugh and giggle quietly. They feel cozy and happy in their tent. They do not want to sleep. But soon their eyes get heavy and they yawn. They hug their pillows and say good night to each other. They fall asleep with the colorful sheet over them. They dream of the animals and their adventures. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a lot of fog in the air. They could not see the trees or the houses very well. + +"Let's go to the park and play in the fog!" Tom said. He liked to pretend he was a pirate or a spy in the fog. + +"OK, but we have to be careful. The fog is very cold and bitter. It can make us sick," Sue said. She wore a warm coat and a hat. + +They walked to the park and had fun in the fog. They played hide and seek and tag and made shapes with their breath. They laughed and shouted and ran. + +But after a while, they started to feel cold and wet. Their noses and cheeks were red and their teeth were chattering. + +"I think we should go home now. The fog is not fun anymore," Sue said. + +"Me too. I'm hungry and tired," Tom said. + +They held hands and walked back to their homes. They said goodbye and thanked each other for the fun. + +"I value you as my friend, Sue. You are very nice and smart," Tom said. + +"I value you as my friend, Tom. You are very brave and funny," Sue said. + +They smiled and hugged and went inside their warm houses. They had hot chocolate and cookies and told their moms about their adventure in the fog. They were happy and cozy. They looked forward to playing again tomorrow. +Tommy was grumpy. He did not want to help Mommy clean the house. He wanted to play with his toys and watch TV. But Mommy said he had to do his chores or he would not get any cookies. + +Mommy gave Tommy a mop and told him to clean the floor in the kitchen. Tommy took the mop and dragged it on the floor. He did not care if he did a good job or not. He just wanted to finish quickly. + +But then he saw something shiny under the table. He dropped the mop and ran to the table. He knelt down and reached for the shiny thing. He thought it was a coin or a toy. He wanted to have it. + +But it was not a coin or a toy. It was a mouse trap. And it snapped on his finger. Tommy screamed and cried. He let go of the trap and held his finger. It hurt a lot. + +Mommy heard Tommy scream and ran to the kitchen. She saw him kneeling on the floor, holding his finger. She saw the trap and the mop. She understood what happened. She felt sorry for Tommy, but she also felt angry. + +"Tommy, what did you do?" she asked. "Why did you leave the mop and touch the trap? You know you are not supposed to do that. You could have hurt yourself badly." + +Tommy looked at Mommy with tears in his eyes. He was still grumpy, but he also felt sorry. He knew he did something bad. He said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I wanted the shiny thing. I didn't know it was a trap. It looked like a toy." + +Mommy sighed and hugged Tommy. She said, "It's okay, Tommy. I'm glad you are not hurt too much. But you have to be careful and listen to me. The trap is not a toy. It is for the mice. And the mop is not a toy either. It is for cleaning. Next time, please do your chores and don't touch things that are not yours." + +Tommy nodded and said, "Okay, Mommy. I will do my chores and be good. Can I have a cookie now?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, you can have a cookie. But only one. And after that, you have to finish mopping the floor." + +Tommy agreed and took a cookie. He ate it and then picked up the mop. He mopped the floor more carefully. He was still grumpy, but he also felt a little happy. He learned a lesson and he got a cookie. +Tim and Mia like to play outside. They have a big yard with many flowers and trees. They also have a green barrel that catches rain. Sometimes they use the rain to water the flowers, or to fill their buckets and splash each other. + +One day, the sky is very gray and dark. Tim and Mia hear a loud sound. It is thunder. They see flashes of light. It is lightning. They run inside the house and look out the window. They see the rain falling hard and fast. They see the green barrel filling up with rain. + +"Wow, look at the rain!" Tim says. "It is so much!" + +"Yes, it is," Mia says. "Do you think the green barrel will overflow?" + +"I don't know," Tim says. "Maybe we can check later, when the rain stops." + +They watch the rain for a while. They see the drops make circles on the water. They see the leaves and the grass get wet. They see a bird fly to a tree and shake its feathers. + +They hear their mom call them. "Tim, Mia, come and have some soup. It will warm you up." + +They go to the kitchen and sit at the table. They have soup and bread and cheese. They tell their mom about the rain and the green barrel. + +"Maybe we can play with the rain tomorrow," Tim says. + +"Maybe we can," Mia says. + +They smile and eat their soup. They like the rain. They like the green barrel. They like to play outside. +Tom and Anna are going to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They are very happy. They want to see the lions, the monkeys, and the birds. They hold hands as they walk to the gate. + +"Look, there is a big red bus!" Tom says, pointing to the parking lot. "Can we ride it?" + +"Maybe later, Tom. First, let's go inside the zoo and see the animals," Mom says. + +They buy tickets and enter the zoo. They see many different animals. Some are big, some are small, some are furry, some are scaly. Tom and Anna like them all. + +"Wow, look at that elephant! It has a long nose and big ears!" Anna says. + +"It can spray water with its nose. Do you want to see?" Dad asks. + +He takes Anna closer to the fence, where the elephant is standing. He holds her hand and lifts her up. The elephant sees them and flaps its ears. Then it sucks some water into its nose and sprays it at them. + +"Ah, we are wet!" Anna laughs. + +"Ha ha, that was fun!" Tom says. + +They thank the elephant and move on. They see more animals and have more fun. They ride the red bus, eat ice cream, and buy souvenirs. They hold their new toys as they go back to the car. + +They had a great day at the zoo. They hug Mom and Dad and say thank you. They are tired but happy. They fall asleep in the car, dreaming of the animals. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tent. They hear music and people. They want to go inside. + +"Can we go, please?" Lily asks her mom. + +"OK, but only for a little while. It might be too noisy for you," her mom says. + +They go inside the tent. They see many people. They see lights and colors. They see a stage. They see people dance on the stage. They wear funny clothes. They make funny sounds. Lily and Ben laugh. + +"I want to dance too!" Lily says. + +"Me too!" Ben says. + +They run to the stage. They try to copy the people. They jump and spin and clap. They have fun. The people see them. They smile and cheer. They let them join the dance. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They feel like stars. They hope the dance never ends. Their mom watches them. She is proud and amused. She takes a picture of them. She hopes they will always be friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a rabbit hopping on the grass. The rabbit was light brown and had long ears. + +"Look, a rabbit!" Lily said. "Can we pet it?" + +"Maybe," Ben said. "But we have to be very quiet and slow." + +They walked towards the rabbit, trying not to scare it. The rabbit stopped and looked at them. It twitched its nose and wiggled its tail. + +"Hello, rabbit," Lily whispered. "You are very cute. Do you want to be our friend?" + +The rabbit did not answer. It lay down on the grass and closed its eyes. It looked like it was sleeping. + +"Shh, the rabbit is tired," Ben said. "Let's not bother it." + +They sat down next to the rabbit and watched it. They felt happy and calm. + +The rabbit opened one eye and saw them. It smiled and snuggled closer to them. It liked them too. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big pile of mud near the road. They ran to the mud and started to make balls and cakes with it. They laughed and threw mud at each other. + +"Look at me, I'm a mud monster!" Tom said, making a scary face. + +"I'm a mud king, and you are my servant!" Sam said, putting a mud crown on his head. + +They did not see that a car was coming fast on the road. The car was driven by a man who was in a hurry. He did not see the boys either. He hit the pile of mud and splashed mud all over the boys and himself. The car stopped and the man got out. He was very angry. + +"What are you doing here, you naughty boys?" he shouted. "You made my car and my clothes dirty! You should be ashamed of yourselves!" + +Tom and Sam were scared and sorry. They did not mean to cause trouble. They just wanted to have fun. + +"We're sorry, sir," Tom said. "We were playing with the mud. We did not see your car." + +"We like mud, sir," Sam said. "We dream of making mud houses and mud animals." + +The man looked at them and sighed. He remembered that he was once a boy who liked to play with mud too. He also had dreams of making things. But he grew up and forgot his dreams. He became busy and stressed. He did not have time for fun. + +He felt sorry for the boys and himself. He decided to be kind and patient. + +"I understand, boys," he said. "Mud can be fun, but it can also be messy. You have to be careful and respectful of other people and their things. And you have to clean up after yourselves. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, sir," Tom and Sam said. + +"Good. Now, let me help you clean up. And then, maybe, I can show you how to make something else with mud. Something that you can keep and admire. Something that can remind you of your dreams." + +The man smiled and took out a small bag from his car. It had some tools and some clay. He taught the boys how to make clay pots and sculptures. They had fun and learned something new. They thanked the man and apologized again. The man forgave them and wished them well. + +The boys went home with their clay creations. They showed them to their parents and told them the story. Their parents were proud and happy. They praised the boys for being honest and polite. They also praised the man for being generous and wise. + +The boys learned a lesson that day. They learned that mud can be fun, but it can also be terrible. They learned that they have to be careful and respectful of other people and their things. They learned that they have to clean up after themselves. And they learned that they can make their dreams come true with mud or clay or anything else. They learned that they can have fun and be good at the same time. +Tom and Lily were playing on the porch with their toys. They liked to make noises and pretend they were cars and planes and boats. But then they saw something disgusting on the floor. It was a big, brown, slimy slug. + +"Yuck!" Tom said. "What is that?" + +"It's a slug," Lily said. "It's a bug that has no legs and no shell. It's gross." + +"Let's remove it," Tom said. "I don't want it on our porch." + +He picked up a stick and tried to poke the slug. But the slug was sticky and it stuck to the stick. Tom dropped the stick and shook his hand. + +"Ew!" he said. "It's on me!" + +Lily laughed. She thought it was funny. She picked up a leaf and scooped the slug off the stick. She threw the leaf and the slug into the grass. + +"There," she said. "Now it's gone." + +"Thank you, Lily," Tom said. "You are brave and smart. I don't like slugs. They are disgusting." + +They hugged and went back to playing with their toys. They forgot about the slug and had fun on the porch. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, Tom has a new toy. It is a yellow car. It can make noises and move fast. Lily likes the yellow car. She wants to play with it. + +Tom says, "This is my toy. You can't have it. Go away." He pushes Lily. Lily is sad. She cries. She runs to her mom. Her mom hugs her and says, "It's okay. You can play with my toy. It is a red ball. It can bounce and roll. It is fun." + +Lily says, "Thank you, mom. I like the red ball. Can I share it with Tom?" Her mom says, "Yes, you can. Sharing is good. Maybe Tom will be nice to you." + +Lily goes back to Tom. She says, "Tom, I have a red ball. Do you want to play with me?" Tom says, "No, I don't. I have a yellow car. It is better than your ball. Go away." He drives his car away from Lily. + +Lily is sad again. She follows Tom. She says, "Please, Tom. Can I see your car? It is very pretty. I will be careful." Tom says, "No, you can't. It is mine. Leave me alone." He drives his car faster. + +But Tom is not careful. He drives his car into a big rock. The car breaks. It can't make noises or move anymore. Tom is angry. He throws his car on the ground. He screams. He cries. He runs to his mom. His mom says, "What happened, Tom? Why are you so upset?" + +Tom says, "My car is broken. It was my favorite toy. Now it is gone. I hate the rock. I hate Lily. She made me break my car." His mom says, "No, Tom. You broke your car. You were not nice to Lily. You did not share. You did not listen. You were not careful. You need to say sorry to Lily and to me." + +Tom says, "No, I don't. I don't care about Lily. I don't care about you. I only care about my car." He runs away from his mom. He is alone. He is sad. He is not happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a box of cards. The cards have pictures of animals, fruits, and colors. Lily and Ben like to match the cards that are the same. + +One day, they find a new card in the box. It has a picture of a star and a word. The word is "wish". Lily and Ben do not know what it means. + +"What is this?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe it is a new animal." + +They look at the other cards, but they do not find another card with a star and a wish. + +"Maybe it is a special card," Lily says. "Maybe it can do something." + +"Like what?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe it can make our wishes come true," Lily says. + +They think about what they wish for. Lily wishes for a new dress. Ben wishes for a new bike. They hold the card and close their eyes. + +"I wish, I wish, I wish," they say. + +They open their eyes and look around. Nothing has changed. They still have their old clothes and toys. + +"It did not work," Ben says. + +"Maybe we did not wish hard enough," Lily says. + +They try again. They hold the card and close their eyes. + +"I wish, I wish, I wish," they say louder. + +They open their eyes and look around. Nothing has changed. They still have their old clothes and toys. + +"It did not work again," Ben says. + +"Maybe we wished for the wrong things," Lily says. + +They think again. They remember what their mom and dad always tell them. They tell them to be happy, kind, and healthy. + +"Maybe we should wish for that," Lily says. + +"Okay," Ben says. + +They hold the card and close their eyes. + +"I wish, I wish, I wish," they say softly. + +They open their eyes and look at each other. They smile. They feel happy, kind, and healthy. + +"It worked," Lily says. + +"It worked," Ben says. + +They hug each other and the card. They put the card back in the box. They do not need to match it with anything. It is a special card. It is their wish card. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. But today, the park is dirty. There is mud and trash everywhere. Lily and Tom are sad. + +"Who made the park dirty?" Lily asks Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe some bad people," Tom says. + +Lily and Tom see a big dog. The dog is dirty too. He has mud and trash on his fur. He looks sad and hungry. Lily and Tom want to help the dog. + +"Let's give him some food," Lily says. + +"OK, but we have to be careful. He might be scared or angry," Tom says. + +They find some bread and water in their backpacks. They walk slowly to the dog. They whisper to him. + +"Hello, dog. We are Lily and Tom. We are your friends. We have some food for you. Do you want some?" + +The dog looks at them. He wags his tail. He sniffs the bread and water. He eats and drinks. He licks Lily and Tom's hands. He is happy. + +"Can we keep him?" Lily asks Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe we can ask our moms and dads," Tom says. + +"OK, but we have to stay with him until then. We don't want him to be alone and dirty again," Lily says. + +"OK, we will stay with him. He is our new friend," Tom says. + +They hug the dog. They play with him. They wait for their moms and dads. They hope they can keep him. They are happy. +Ben likes to play with his telephone. It is a toy telephone, but it looks like a real one. He can press the buttons and hear different sounds. He knows some numbers, like one, two, and three. + +One day, Ben is playing with his telephone in his room. He hears his mom call him from the kitchen. "Ben, come here, please. It is time for lunch." Ben does not want to stop playing. He says, "No, mom. I am busy. I am talking on the telephone." + +Mom comes to his room and sees him holding the toy telephone. She smiles and says, "Who are you talking to, Ben?" Ben says, "I am talking to my friend. He lives far away. He likes numbers, too. We are counting together." + +Mom says, "That sounds fun, Ben. But you need to eat, too. Your lunch is getting cold. And it is hot outside. You need to drink some water." Ben says, "But I am not hungry. And I am not thirsty. I want to play more." + +Mom says, "I understand, Ben. But you can play later, after you eat. How about this? You can bring your telephone to the table. And you can show me how you count with your friend. Maybe I can learn some numbers, too." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He likes his telephone, but he also likes his mom. He says, "Okay, mom. I will come. But can I press one more button?" Mom says, "Sure, Ben. Which button do you want to press?" Ben says, "The red one. It makes a funny sound. Listen." He presses the red button and hears a beep. He laughs and says, "Did you hear that, mom?" Mom says, "Yes, Ben. I heard that. It is a funny sound. Now, let's go and eat. And you can tell me more about your friend and your numbers." Ben says, "Okay, mom. Let's go." He puts down his telephone and follows his mom to the kitchen. He is happy. He likes to play and he likes to eat. He is a good boy. +Ben and Mia were friends who liked to walk on the beach. They liked to look for shells and stones and play in the sand. One day, they saw a big oyster on the shore. It was shiny and smooth and had a crack in it. + +"Wow, look at this oyster!" Ben said. "Maybe there is a pearl inside. I want to open it and see." + +Mia looked at the oyster and said, "But Ben, that is not fair. The oyster is alive and it needs its shell to be safe. If you open it, you will hurt it and make it sad. How would you feel if someone opened your house and took your things?" + +Ben thought for a moment and said, "You are right, Mia. I would not like that at all. I am sorry, oyster. I will not open you. I will let you be happy in your shell." + +He put the oyster back in the water and said, "Goodbye, oyster. Thank you for being so shiny and smooth. Maybe you have a pearl inside, but I do not need to see it. I have something better. I have a friend who is kind and fair." + +Mia smiled and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend too. Come on, let's walk some more and see what else we can find." + +They held hands and walked on the beach, happy and fair. They learned that it is better to respect and care for other living things than to be greedy and selfish. They also learned that friendship is more precious than any pearl. +Tom and Jen were twins who liked to play near the old mill. The mill was big and had a wheel that turned with the water. Sometimes they saw birds and fish and frogs near the mill. They had fun and were happy. + +One day, they met a man who worked at the mill. He was kind and gave them some bread and cheese. He said, "Hello, little ones. Do you like the mill?" Tom and Jen nodded and said, "Yes, sir. It is very nice." The man smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. But you have to be careful. The mill is old and some parts are broken. Don't go inside or touch anything. It could be dangerous." Tom and Jen said, "OK, sir. We will be careful. Thank you for the food." The man said, "You're welcome. You are very polite and helpful. Have a good day." He went back to work. + +Tom and Jen ate the bread and cheese and thanked the man again. Then they played near the mill. Jen liked to watch the wheel and the water. She said, "Look, Tom. The wheel is so big and fast. It makes the water splash and sparkle." Tom said, "Yes, Jen. It is very pretty. But I want to see what is inside the mill. Maybe there are more things to see and play with." Jen said, "But the man said not to go inside. He said it could be dangerous. We should listen to him. He was nice and helpful." Tom said, "Oh, Jen. You are always afraid of everything. The man was just trying to spoil our fun. He doesn't want us to see his secrets. Come on, let's go inside. It will be fun." Jen said, "No, Tom. I don't want to go inside. I want to stay here and watch the wheel and the water. You go if you want, but I won't." Tom said, "Fine. You are boring. I will go by myself. You will see what you are missing." He ran to the door of the mill and opened it. + +Jen watched Tom go inside the mill. She felt scared and sad. She wished Tom would come back and play with her. She hoped he would be OK. She waited and waited, but Tom did not come back. She heard a loud noise from inside the mill. It sounded like something broke. She heard Tom scream. She ran to the door and looked inside. She saw Tom lying on the floor. He was covered in dust and blood. He had touched a big machine that had a sharp blade. The blade had cut his arm. He was hurt and crying. Jen screamed too. She ran to Tom and tried to help him. She wrapped his arm with her scarf. She said, "Tom, Tom, are you OK? I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I should have stopped you. I should have been more helpful." Tom said, "Jen, Jen, I'm sorry too. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. I should have listened to the man. He was nice and helpful. He was not trying to spoil our fun. He was trying to protect us. I was foolish and curious. I wanted to see what was inside the mill. But it was not fun. It was dangerous. I spoiled everything." Jen said, "Don't worry, Tom. We will be OK. I will get help. I will find the man. He will help us. He will take us to the doctor. He will make you better. He will forgive us. He will still be nice and helpful." She kissed Tom and ran to find the man. + +The man heard the screams and the noise. He ran to the mill and saw Jen. He said, "What happened? Where is Tom?" Jen said, "Tom is inside. He is hurt. He touched a machine. He cut his arm. Please help him. Please help us." The man said, "Oh, no. I told you not to go inside. Why did you do that? You were not careful. You were not helpful. You were naughty and disobedient." Jen said, "I'm sorry, sir. I'm sorry. I did not go inside. I stayed outside. I watched the wheel and the water. I listened to you. But Tom did not listen. He went inside. He wanted to see what was inside. He was not careful. He was not helpful. He was curious and foolish. He spoiled everything. But please help him. Please help us. He is my brother. I love him. He is sorry too. He is sorry. He learned his lesson. He learned to be careful and helpful. He learned to listen to nice and helpful people like you." The man said, " +Tom and Mia were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had many things inside, like a hat, a ball, a book, and a needle. Tom wanted to play with the needle, because it was shiny and sharp. He said, "This is mine, I can drive it into anything I want." + +Mia was scared of the needle, because it could hurt her or Tom. She said, "No, Tom, that is not a toy, that is a needle. It can make you bleed or get sick. Give it to me, I will put it back in the box." But Tom did not listen to Mia. He ran away with the needle, and tried to drive it into the wall, the sofa, and the lamp. + +Mia followed Tom, and tried to stop him. She said, "Tom, please, stop, you are making a mess. You can play with the hat, the ball, or the book. They are more fun than the needle." But Tom did not care. He laughed, and said, "No, Mia, the needle is the best. I can make holes in everything. Look, I can drive it into your arm." + +Mia was very scared, and cried. She said, "Tom, no, don't do that, it will hurt me a lot. I don't want a hole in my arm. I don't like the needle. I hate the needle." But Tom did not hear Mia. He was about to drive the needle into her arm, when their mom came in. + +Mom saw what Tom was doing, and was very angry. She said, "Tom, what are you doing? That is a very bad thing to do. You could hurt yourself or Mia with the needle. That is not a toy, that is a tool. You should never play with it. Give it to me, right now." She took the needle from Tom, and put it back in the box. She said, "You are in big trouble, young man. You have to say sorry to Mia, and help me clean up this mess. And you are not allowed to play with the box anymore." + +Tom felt very sorry, and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Mia. I was wrong. I won't play with the needle again. I will help you clean up. I love you both." Mia was very grateful, and said, "I love you too, Tom. I'm glad you are sorry. I'm glad Mom came in. I'm glad you are not hurt. I'm glad the needle is gone." Mom hugged them both, and said, "I love you too, Tom and Mia. I'm glad you are safe. I'm glad you learned your lesson. I'm glad you are sorry and grateful. Now, let's clean up, and then we can have a snack." They all smiled, and worked together to make the garage look nice again. +Jenny and Tom were twins, but they did not look the same. Jenny had brown skin and curly hair. Tom had white skin and straight hair. They liked to play together, but sometimes they got teased by other kids. + +One day, they went to the park with their mom. They saw a big slide and ran to it. But when they got there, they saw two boys who pointed at them and laughed. + +"Look at them, they are so weird! How can they be twins if they have different skin and hair?" one boy said. + +"Yeah, they don't belong here. Go away, freaks!" the other boy said. + +Jenny and Tom felt sad and angry. They wanted to slide, but they did not want to fight. They looked at their mom, who smiled at them and said: + +"Don't listen to them, my loves. You are both beautiful and unique. Your skin and hair are part of who you are, and they make you special. You are twins, but you are also your own person. You have the same heart and the same soul, and that is what matters." + +Jenny and Tom hugged their mom and felt better. They decided to ignore the mean boys and have fun. They climbed up the slide and slid down together, laughing and holding hands. They felt happy and relaxed. They knew they were loved and accepted, no matter what. +Lily and Ben were bored. They wanted to play, but Mom said they had to be quiet. Mom was working on her laptop on the couch. She had a big project to finish. + +Lily had an idea. She whispered to Ben, "Let's surprise Mom. We can hide behind the couch and jump out when she is not looking. It will be fun!" + +Ben nodded. He liked surprises. They tiptoed behind the couch and waited. They heard Mom typing and talking on the phone. They giggled softly. + +After a while, they saw Mom put down her laptop and phone. She stretched and yawned. She looked tired. Lily and Ben decided it was time to surprise her. + +They jumped out from behind the couch and shouted, "Surprise, Mom!" + +Mom was not happy. She was scared. She screamed and fell off the couch. She hit her head on the table. She dropped her laptop and phone. They broke into pieces. + +Lily and Ben were shocked. They ran to Mom and hugged her. They said, "We're sorry, Mom. We just wanted to surprise you. We didn't mean to hurt you." + +Mom was angry and sad. She had a bump on her head and a cut on her arm. She had lost her work and her phone. She said, "You should not surprise people like that. You could have hurt yourself or me. You should have listened to me and been quiet. You should have respected my work and my things. You should have been more careful and thoughtful." + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They realized they had made a big mistake. They said, "We're sorry, Mom. We learned our lesson. We will not surprise you like that again. We will be quiet and respectful and careful and thoughtful." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I love you, but I'm very disappointed. You have to make up for what you did. You have to help me clean up the mess and fix the laptop and phone. You have to do some extra chores and homework. You have to apologize to my boss and my client. You have to show me that you can be responsible and mature." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They knew they had to face the consequences. They wished they had not surprised Mom. They wished they had played something else. They wished they had a good ending. +Lily and Tom are playing in the garden. They have a big bucket of water and some soap. They make lots of bubbles and splash each other. They are having fun, but they are also very messy. + +"Look, Lily, I can make a bubble beard!" Tom says, rubbing soap on his face. + +"You look funny, Tom!" Lily says, laughing. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, here you go!" Tom says, handing her the soap. + +Lily puts some soap on her face and makes a bubble beard too. They giggle and pretend to be pirates. + +"Arrr, matey, we are the bubble pirates!" Tom says, waving a stick. + +"Arrr, we are!" Lily says, waving a flower. + +They run around the garden, looking for treasure. They find a shiny rock, a feather, and a snail shell. They put them in their bucket. + +"Look, Tom, we have so much treasure!" Lily says, proud. + +"We do, Lily, we are the best pirates!" Tom says, happy. + +But then they hear a voice. + +"Lily, Tom, time for lunch!" Mom says, calling them from the house. + +They look at each other and then at their bucket. + +"Oh no, we are so messy!" Lily says, worried. + +"We are, Lily, we are!" Tom says, scared. + +They run to the house, hoping Mom won't be mad. They see Mom waiting for them at the door. She has a big smile on her face. + +"Hello, my bubble pirates!" Mom says, hugging them. "You look like you had a lot of fun!" + +"We did, Mom, we did!" Lily and Tom say, smiling. + +"But you are also very messy!" Mom says, looking at their clothes and faces. "You need a bath before lunch!" + +"OK, Mom, OK!" Lily and Tom say, nodding. + +Mom takes them to the bathroom and fills the tub with warm water. She puts some soap in the water and makes more bubbles. + +"Look, Lily, Tom, more bubbles!" Mom says, laughing. + +"Yay, more bubbles!" Lily and Tom say, clapping. + +They get in the tub and wash off the soap and dirt. Mom helps them rinse their hair and dry their bodies. She gives them clean clothes and combs their hair. + +"There, now you are clean and shiny!" Mom says, kissing them. + +"Thank you, Mom, thank you!" Lily and Tom say, hugging her. + +They go to the kitchen and sit at the table. Mom brings them plates of sandwiches and fruit. She also gives them glasses of milk. + +"Here you go, my bubble pirates, time to feed your tummies!" Mom says, smiling. + +"Yum, yum, yum!" Lily and Tom say, eating. + +They enjoy their lunch and tell Mom about their adventure. Mom listens and nods and laughs. + +"I'm glad you had fun, my bubble pirates!" Mom says, proud. "But next time, please don't use all the soap!" + +"OK, Mom, OK!" Lily and Tom say, promising. + +They finish their lunch and help Mom clean the dishes. They give Mom a big hug and a kiss. + +"We love you, Mom, we love you!" Lily and Tom say, happy. + +"I love you too, my bubble pirates, I love you too!" Mom says, happy. +Lily and Max were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Max was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around for Max, but she could not see him. She saw a big tree, a slide, a swing, and a bench. Where could Max be? + +She walked to the tree and looked behind it. No Max. She walked to the slide and looked under it. No Max. She walked to the swing and looked on it. No Max. She walked to the bench and looked over it. No Max. She was getting tired and sad. Where was Max? + +She decided to yell for him. Maybe he would hear her and come out. She opened her mouth and shouted, "Max, where are you? I give up! Come out, come out, wherever you are!" + +She waited for a reply, but she heard nothing. She yelled again, louder, "Max, please come out! I miss you! I want to play with you!" + +She waited for a reply, but she heard nothing. She started to cry. She thought Max had left her alone in the park. She felt scared and lonely. She wished Max would come back. + +Then, she heard a giggle. It came from under the bench. She looked under the bench and saw Max. He was hiding under a light blanket. He had a big smile on his face. He said, "Surprise! I was here all along! You couldn't find me! I'm the best hider ever!" + +Lily stopped crying and smiled too. She was happy to see Max. She said, "You are a very good hider, Max. But you are also a very bad friend. You made me worry and cry. You should not hide for so long. You should come out when I yell for you." + +Max felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to make you worry and cry. I just wanted to have fun. You are my best friend. I don't want to hurt you. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "I forgive you, Max. But next time, don't hide for so long. Or I will hide from you and you will never find me!" + +Max hugged Lily. He said, "I promise, Lily. Next time, I will come out when you yell for me. Or you can hide from me and I will find you. Because we are best friends and we always find each other!" + +They laughed and hugged. Then they decided to play another game. They ran to the slide and took turns sliding down. They had fun and forgot their fight. They were happy and they loved each other. +Lila and Ben were best friends. They liked to play near the sea. They made sand castles and looked for shells. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, they found a shiny ring in the sand. It was silver and had a blue stone. Lila and Ben both wanted the ring. They started to fight over it. + +"Give me the ring, it's mine!" Lila said. + +"No, it's mine, I saw it first!" Ben said. + +They pulled and tugged at the ring. They were very angry and rude. They forgot about their friendship. + +Suddenly, a big wave came and washed the ring away. Lila and Ben watched as the ring disappeared in the sea. They felt very sad and sorry. + +They looked at each other and hugged. They said, "I'm sorry, I was wrong. You are more important than the ring. You are my reliable friend. I don't want to fight with you." + +They learned their lesson. They decided to share and be kind. They played happily near the sea again. They did not need the ring to be happy. They had each other. +Tom and Lily love to play soccer. They have a small ball that is soft and easy to kick. They like to pretend they are in a big stadium with many people watching them. They make goals with sticks and rocks. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom and dad. They see a big field with a real stadium. They are very happy and excited. They ask their mom and dad if they can play soccer there. Their mom and dad say yes, but they have to be careful and stay close. + +Tom and Lily run to the field with their ball. They see some other kids playing soccer too. They ask if they can join them. The other kids say yes, but they have a different ball. Their ball is hard and fast. Tom and Lily are not used to it. + +The game starts and Tom and Lily try their best. But the other kids are bigger and faster. They score many goals and Tom and Lily can't stop them. Tom and Lily feel sad and want to play with their own ball. + +Then, something happens. The hard ball hits a bird in the sky. The bird falls to the ground. It is hurt and can't fly. Tom and Lily see the bird and feel sorry for it. They run to the bird and pick it up. They see it has a broken wing. They want to help it. + +They tell the other kids to stop the game. They show them the bird and ask if they know what to do. The other kids don't know. They say they are sorry for hitting the bird. They say they didn't mean to. + +Tom and Lily remember their mom and dad. They know they can help the bird. They call them and show them the bird. Their mom and dad are proud of them for caring about the bird. They say they will take the bird to the vet and save it. + +Tom and Lily are happy. They hug the bird and say goodbye. They hope it will get better soon. They give their ball to the other kids and ask them to play with it. They say it is soft and won't hurt anyone. The other kids say thank you and agree to play with it. + +Tom and Lily go with their mom and dad to the vet. They learn how to take care of the bird and how to make it heal. They visit the bird every day until it can fly again. They make a new friend and name it Fluffy. They are glad they saved the bird and played soccer in the big stadium. +Tom and Lily were going to visit their grandma for the weekend. They were very happy, because grandma had a big garden with many flowers and a swing. They packed their bags with clothes, toys and books. Mom helped them put their bags in the car. + +When they arrived at grandma's house, they ran to the door and rang the bell. Grandma opened the door and gave them a big hug and a kiss. She said, "Welcome, my dear children! I'm so glad you're here. Come in, come in!" + +Tom and Lily followed grandma into the house. They saw a big room with a sofa, a table, a TV and a fireplace. Grandma said, "This is the living room, where we can sit and talk and watch TV. And this is the guest room, where you will sleep. You can unpack your bags and make yourselves comfortable." + +Tom and Lily went to the guest room. It had two beds, a closet, a dresser and a window. Tom said, "This is a nice room. I like the window. I can see the garden and the swing." He opened his bag and took out his clothes. He folded them neatly and put them in the dresser. He also took out his books and put them on the nightstand. + +Lily said, "I like the room too. But I don't want to unpack. I want to play with my toys." She opened her bag and took out her dolls, her teddy bear and her puzzles. She spread them all over the floor and the bed. She said, "Look, Tom, I have a tea party with my dolls and my teddy. Do you want to join?" + +Tom said, "No, thank you. I want to read my books. And you should unpack your clothes too. Mom said we have to be tidy and respectful when we visit grandma. And you will need your clothes for tomorrow." + +Lily said, "No, I don't. I like my clothes in my bag. They are cozy and warm. And I don't want to be tidy and respectful. I want to be fun and playful. I'm stubborn, and I do what I want." + +Tom said, "You're not stubborn, you're silly. And you're making a mess. Grandma will not be happy if she sees this. And you will have no space to sleep if you keep your toys on the bed." + +Lily said, "I don't care. I like my mess. And I can sleep with my toys. They are soft and cuddly. And grandma will not mind. She loves me no matter what." + +Tom said, "You're wrong, Lily. Grandma loves you, but she also wants you to be polite and helpful. And you're not being either. You're being rude and lazy. And you're making me sad. I want you to be my nice sister, not my naughty sister." + +Lily looked at Tom. She saw that he was serious and sad. She felt sorry for him. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I don't want to make you sad. I want to be your nice sister. And I want to be polite and helpful too. And I want grandma to be happy. Maybe you're right. Maybe I should unpack my clothes." + +Tom smiled and said, "That's good, Lily. I'm glad you changed your mind. Come on, I'll help you unpack. And then we can play with your toys together. Or we can go to the garden and swing. Or we can watch TV with grandma. We can do whatever you want, as long as we're nice and tidy." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom. You're a good brother. And I'm not stubborn anymore. I'm smart and kind. And I love you and grandma very much." + +They hugged and unpacked their clothes. Then they went to the living room and found grandma. She was waiting for them with cookies and milk. She said, "Hello, my dear children. How are you? Did you unpack your bags?" + +Tom and Lily said, "Yes, grandma, we did. And we're fine. And we're hungry. Can we have some cookies and milk, please?" + +Grandma said, "Of course, you can. Here you go. And I'm proud of you. You're very nice and tidy. And you're very smart and kind. And I love you very much." + +They ate their cookies and drank their milk. They talked and laughed and watched TV. They had a wonderful time at grandma's house. And they were not stubborn anymore. +Lila and Tom are best friends. They like to play in the park, read books and draw pictures. They are loyal to each other and always help each other. + +One day, Lila and Tom find a lamp in the trash. It is old and dirty, but they think it is cool. They take it to Lila's house and clean it with a cloth. They wonder what it can do. + +"Maybe it is a magic lamp," Tom says. "Maybe it has a genie inside." + +"Let's try to make a wish," Lila says. "Maybe the genie will give us something nice." + +They rub the lamp with their hands and wait. Nothing happens. They rub it harder and harder. Still nothing. + +"Maybe it is broken," Tom says. "Maybe there is no genie." + +Lila feels sad. She wanted to see a genie and make a wish. She looks at the lamp and says, "I wish you were magic. I wish you could talk to us." + +Suddenly, the lamp makes a sound. It is a soft and friendly voice. + +"Hello, Lila and Tom," the lamp says. "I am a magic lamp. I can talk to you, but I cannot grant wishes. I am sorry." + +Lila and Tom are surprised and happy. They have a talking lamp. They ask the lamp many questions. The lamp tells them stories and jokes. It is very smart and funny. + +Lila and Tom are glad they found the lamp. They decide to keep it as a secret friend. They are loyal to the lamp and the lamp is loyal to them. They have a lot of fun together. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They see a big aeroplane in the sky. They want to go on the aeroplane. + +"Let's climb the tree and touch the aeroplane!" Ben says. + +"OK!" Anna says. + +They run to the tree and start to climb. They are not afraid. They are strong and brave. They want to see the world. + +But the tree is very high and the aeroplane is very far. They cannot reach the aeroplane. They only see the clouds and the birds. + +"Hey, look at that!" Ben says. He points to a big bird. It is black and white. It has a long neck and a big beak. It is an interesting bird. + +"What is it?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a friend. Let's say hello!" Ben says. + +He waves his hand at the bird. The bird sees Ben. It is not a friend. It is angry. It does not like Ben. It flies to the tree and pecks Ben's hand. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Ben cries. He lets go of the tree. He falls to the ground. He hurts his head and his arm. + +"Ben! Ben!" Anna shouts. She is scared. She tries to climb down. But she slips and falls too. She hurts her leg and her back. + +"Anna! Anna!" Ben shouts. He is sad. He tries to get up. But he cannot. He is too hurt. + +They lie on the ground and cry. They are alone. They are in pain. They are sorry. They wish they did not climb the tree. They wish they did not see the aeroplane. They wish they did not wave at the bird. They wish they stayed in the garden and played with their toys. +Anna likes to help her mom in the kitchen. Mom is making a cake for dad's birthday. Anna can stir the batter with a big spoon. She stirs and stirs until the batter is smooth and creamy. Mom says, "Good job, Anna! You are a great helper!" + +Mom pours the batter into a pan and puts it in the oven. Anna watches the cake rise and smell yummy. She can't wait to eat it. Mom says, "We need to make some frosting for the cake. Do you want to help me?" Anna nods and smiles. She loves frosting. + +Mom gives Anna a bowl and a whisk. She adds some butter, sugar, milk, and vanilla. She tells Anna to whisk them together until they are fluffy and white. Anna whisks and whisks until the frosting is ready. Mom says, "You are a wonderful whisker, Anna! You made the frosting so yummy!" + +Mom takes the cake out of the oven and lets it cool. Then she spreads the frosting on top and on the sides. She asks Anna, "What should we write on the cake?" Anna thinks for a moment. She says, "How about 'Happy Birthday, Dad! We love you!'?" Mom says, "That's perfect, Anna! You have a good name for the cake!" + +Mom and Anna write the name on the cake with colorful sprinkles. They put some candles on the cake and light them. They wait for dad to come home. When dad sees the cake, he is so happy. He hugs mom and Anna and says, "Thank you, my sweet girls! You made the best cake ever!" He blows out the candles and cuts a slice for everyone. They all eat the cake and say, "Mmm, yummy!" Anna feels proud and happy. She helped mom make a cake for dad. She thinks, "I love my mom and dad. And I love cake!" +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were rich and had many things to eat and drink. They opened the cupboard and saw a big cake with pink frosting. It looked yummy. + +"Let's have some cake!" Tom said. He reached for a knife to cut a slice. + +"No, Tom!" Lily warned. "That is Mom's cake. She made it for Dad's birthday. She will be very angry if we touch it." + +Tom did not listen. He wanted to taste the cake. He cut a big piece and put it on a plate. He licked his fingers and smiled. + +"Come on, Lily. It is so good. Mom will not know. There is plenty of cake left." + +Lily was scared. She knew Mom would find out. She shook her head. + +"No, Tom. I don't want any cake. Put it back. Please." + +Tom did not put it back. He ate the whole piece. He felt happy and full. He did not see Mom coming into the kitchen. + +"Tom! Lily! What have you done?" Mom shouted. She saw the knife, the plate and the hole in the cake. She was very angry. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They knew they had done something bad. They hid behind the cupboard and cried. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We were playing. We wanted to try the cake. We did not mean to ruin it." Tom said. + +Mom sighed. She was still angry, but she loved her children. She knew they were young and did not understand. + +"Tom, Lily, come here. You should not have touched the cake. It was not yours. It was a surprise for Dad. You should have listened to Lily. She tried to warn you. You have to say sorry to Dad and help me make a new cake. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They hugged Mom and said sorry. They helped Mom make a new cake. They hoped Dad would like it. They learned to be more careful and not to take things that were not theirs. +Tom and Anna were friends who liked to play together. One day, they went to Anna's house after school. Anna's mom was very generous and gave them some snacks and juice. She also let them play with her big box of toys. + +"Look, Tom, I have a wine bottle!" Anna said, holding a plastic toy. "It is shiny and red. Do you want to pretend we are having a party?" + +"Okay, Anna, that sounds fun!" Tom said, taking a toy cup. "But we have to be careful. Wine is only for grown-ups. If we drink it, we might get sick." + +They put the toy bottle and cups on a small table and pretended to pour and sip the wine. They also put on some hats and necklaces and danced to some music. They were having a lot of fun. + +But then, something bad happened. Anna's mom came into the room and saw them playing with the wine bottle. She was very angry and thought they had taken her real wine. She shouted at them and took away the bottle and the toys. + +"Anna, Tom, what are you doing? This is not a toy, this is my wine! You could have broken it or spilled it or hurt yourself! You are very naughty and you have to go to your room right now!" she said. + +Anna and Tom were very scared and sad. They did not understand why Anna's mom was so mad. They tried to explain that it was only a toy, but she did not listen. They cried and hugged each other and went to Anna's room. They wished they had never played with the wine bottle. +Ben and Tom were brothers who lived on a farm with their mom and dad. They liked to help with the farm work, like feeding the chickens and milking the cows. But their favorite thing to do was to ride on the big truck with their dad when he went to deliver corn to the market. + +One day, their dad said, "Boys, today we have a lot of corn to deliver. It's very important that we get a good price for it, because we are poor and we need the money to buy food and clothes. Do you want to come with me?" + +Ben and Tom nodded and jumped on the truck. They were happy and excited to see the town and the market. They waved to the other farmers and the animals on the road. + +When they got to the market, their dad parked the truck and went to talk to a man who was buying corn. Ben and Tom stayed in the truck and watched the people and the things they were selling. They saw fruits and vegetables, bread and cheese, toys and books, and many other things. They wished they could have some of them, but they knew they were too poor. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw smoke. They looked behind them and saw that their truck was on fire. Someone had thrown a match on the corn and it had caught fire. Ben and Tom screamed and jumped out of the truck. They ran to their dad and hugged him. They were scared and sad. + +Their dad was angry and sad too. He had lost all his corn and his truck. He had no money to buy food and clothes, or to fix his truck. He had no way to deliver corn to the market anymore. He looked at his sons and said, "I'm sorry, boys. We are very poor now. We have nothing left." +Lily wanted to show her new bathrobe to her friend Max. She liked her bathrobe very much. It was pink and soft and had a hood with ears. She thought it was impressive. + +She put on her bathrobe and ran to Max's house. She knocked on the door and waited. Max's mom opened the door and smiled. + +"Hello, Lily. What a nice bathrobe you have. Do you want to play with Max?" she asked. + +"Yes, please. Can I show him my bathrobe?" Lily said. + +"Of course. He is in his room. Come in." + +Lily followed Max's mom to his room. She opened the door and saw Max playing with his cars. He looked up and saw Lily. + +"Hi, Lily. What are you wearing?" he asked. + +"It's my new bathrobe. Do you like it?" Lily said. + +Max laughed. He pointed at Lily and said, "You look funny. You look like a big pink bunny. Why are you wearing a bathrobe? Are you going to take a bath?" + +Lily felt sad. She felt her face get hot. She felt embarrass. She did not like Max laughing at her. She did not think he was a good friend. + +She turned around and ran out of the room. She ran out of the house. She ran back to her house. She took off her bathrobe and threw it on the floor. She did not want to wear it anymore. + +She cried on her bed. She wished she had a better friend. She wished Max liked her bathrobe. She wished he thought it was impressive. +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 rocks for eyes. They were very happy. + +"Look, Lily, a ship!" Tom said, pointing to the lake. He saw a big white ship with a red flag. It was moving slowly on the water. + +"Wow, let's go see it!" Lily said. She took Tom's hand and they ran to the lake. They saw the ship was very close to the shore. They could hear people talking on the ship. + +"Hello, we are from the North Pole!" a man on the ship said. He had a long beard and a warm coat. He waved to Lily and Tom. "We are here to bring some gifts and food to the people in the town. Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Tom said. They were very curious. They wanted to see the gifts and the food. + +"Come on board, then. But be careful, the ship is very icy. Don't slip and fall!" the man said. He helped Lily and Tom climb on the ship. They saw many boxes and bags on the ship. They smelled something sweet and yummy. + +"What is that?" Lily asked, pointing to a big jar. + +"That is honey. It is very good for you. Do you want to taste?" the man said. He opened the jar and gave Lily and Tom a spoonful of honey. They licked their lips. It was very sweet and sticky. + +"Mmm, thank you!" Lily and Tom said. They smiled. + +"You're welcome. Now, let's go see the other gifts. We have some toys, some books, some clothes, and some blankets. You can choose one thing each. What do you like?" the man said. He showed them the gifts. + +Lily and Tom looked at the gifts. They saw many things they liked. They had a hard time choosing. They wanted everything. + +"Can we have more than one thing?" Lily asked. + +"No, sorry. Only one thing each. We have to share with the other children in the town. They also need some gifts. You have to be fair and kind." the man said. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They understood. They looked at the gifts again. They thought hard. They finally made their choices. + +"I want this book. It has pictures of animals. I like animals." Lily said. She picked a book with a blue cover. + +"I want this toy. It is a truck. I like trucks." Tom said. He picked a toy with a red wheel. + +"Good choices. Here you go. Enjoy your gifts. And don't forget to say thank you." the man said. He gave Lily and Tom their gifts. He smiled. + +"Thank you!" Lily and Tom said. They hugged their gifts. They were very happy. + +"You're welcome. Now, you have to go back to the shore. The ship is going to leave soon. We have to go to the next town. It is getting dark and cold. Be careful, the ship is still very icy. Don't slip and fall!" the man said. He helped Lily and Tom get off the ship. He waved goodbye. + +"Bye, thank you!" Lily and Tom said. They waved goodbye. They ran back to the shore. They saw their snowman. He was still there. He looked happy too. + +"Let's go home, Lily. It is getting dark and cold. We have to show our gifts to Mom and Dad. They will be happy too." Tom said. + +"OK, Tom. Let's go home. We had a fun day. We saw a ship. We met a nice man. We got some gifts. We are lucky." Lily said. + +They held hands and walked home. They were very happy. They didn't freeze. They didn't slip and fall. They had a fun day. The end. +Lila loved her cat, Mimi. She liked to squeeze Mimi and hug her tight. Mimi did not like to be squeezed. She would meow and scratch and run away. + +One day, Lila saw a big sign in the store. It said "Cheap Toys". Lila wanted a new toy. She asked her mom to buy her one. Her mom said yes, but only one. + +Lila looked at all the toys. She saw dolls, cars, balls, and books. But she did not want any of them. She wanted a toy cat. She found one on a shelf. It was fluffy and pink. It had a button on its paw. When Lila pressed the button, the toy cat said "Meow". + +Lila was happy. She picked up the toy cat and squeezed it. The toy cat said "Meow" again. Lila smiled and said "You are my new Mimi. I will squeeze you and hug you and love you." + +But the toy cat did not like to be squeezed. It said "Meow" louder and louder. It sounded angry and scared. Lila did not understand. She squeezed it harder. The toy cat said "Meow" so loud that everyone in the store heard it. + +Lila's mom came over and took the toy cat from Lila. She said "Lila, this toy cat is not happy. You are squeezing it too much. It is not a real cat. It is a cheap toy. It will break if you squeeze it. Why don't you choose another toy?" + +Lila was sad. She did not want another toy. She wanted a toy cat. She wanted a new Mimi. She said "But I love it. I want to squeeze it." + +Her mom shook her head and said "No, Lila. You can't squeeze it. You have to be gentle with it. Or better yet, you can play with your real cat, Mimi. She is waiting for you at home. She loves you, too. But you have to be gentle with her, too. Can you do that?" + +Lila nodded and said "Yes, mom. I can be gentle. I love Mimi. I love you, too." + +Her mom smiled and said "I love you, too, Lila. Come on, let's go home." She put the toy cat back on the shelf and took Lila's hand. They left the store and went home. Lila was still sad, but she hoped that Mimi would let her hug her a little bit. She decided to be gentle with her cat and not squeeze her too much. She learned that squeezing is not always good. Sometimes, it can hurt. +Ben and Lily were playing with their bikes in the park. They liked to go fast and race each other. Ben had a red bike and Lily had a blue bike. They were having fun. + +But then, Ben hit a rock and fell off his bike. He hurt his knee and it was bleeding. He cried and Lily stopped her bike. She ran to him and said, "Ben, are you okay?" + +Ben shook his head and said, "No, it hurts. Look at my knee. It's red and wet." + +Lily looked at his knee and said, "Don't worry, Ben. It will heal. You just need a band-aid and a hug. Come on, let's go to mom. She will help you." + +Ben nodded and said, "Okay, Lily. Thank you. You are a good sister." + +Lily helped Ben get up and they walked to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. She saw them and said, "Oh, what happened? Ben, did you fall?" + +Ben said, "Yes, mom. I hit a rock and hurt my knee. But Lily said it will heal. She gave me a hug." + +Mom said, "That's very nice of Lily. And yes, your knee will heal. Let me see it. I have a band-aid in my bag. There, that's better. How do you feel now?" + +Ben said, "I feel fine, mom. Thank you. Can I play with Lily again?" + +Mom said, "Yes, you can. But be careful, okay? Don't go too fast. And watch out for rocks." + +Ben said, "Okay, mom. I will. Come on, Lily. Let's go." + +Lily said, "Okay, Ben. Let's go. But don't worry. If you fall again, I will help you." + +They smiled and got on their bikes. They rode away, but not too fast. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big, hairy dog. The dog is friendly and wants to play. Lily likes the dog, but Ben is scared. He runs away and hides behind a tree. + +The dog follows Ben and barks. Ben thinks the dog is angry and wants to bite him. He cries and calls for Lily. Lily hears Ben and runs to him. She kneels next to him and hugs him. + +She tells him the dog is not angry, but happy. She says the dog likes them and wants to be their friend. She shows him how to pet the dog and say nice words. The dog wags his tail and licks their faces. + +Ben feels better and smiles. He pets the dog and says sorry. The dog barks again, but this time Ben is not scared. He laughs and plays with the dog. + +Lily sees a bell on the dog's collar. She rings the bell and says it is a pretty sound. The dog likes the bell too and shakes his head. The bell makes more sounds and the children and the dog have fun. They are happy and forget their fear. +Tom and Anna liked to play with their toy cars and trucks. They had many different kinds, but their favorite was the big green tank. It had a long gun and could make loud noises. They pretended it was a real tank and they were soldiers. + +One day, they took their tank to the park. They drove it on the grass and the dirt, and made it shoot at the trees and the rocks. They had a lot of fun, until they saw a big dog. The dog was black and furry, and had sharp teeth. It barked and ran towards them. + +"Look out, Anna!" Tom shouted. "The dog is coming!" + +Anna was fearful. She did not like dogs. She grabbed the tank and tried to run away. But the dog was faster. It jumped and bit the tank. It made a loud crunch and broke the gun. + +"Hey, stop that!" Tom yelled. "That's our tank!" + +The dog did not listen. It shook the tank and growled. It wanted to play with it. Tom and Anna were scared. They did not know what to do. + +Then, they heard a whistle. It was the dog's owner. He was a man with a hat and a leash. He called the dog's name. + +"Rex, come here! Leave the kids alone!" + +The dog heard the whistle and the voice. It let go of the tank and ran to the man. The man was sorry. He said to Tom and Anna. + +"I'm sorry, kids. Rex is a good dog, but he likes to chase things. He did not mean to hurt your tank. Are you okay?" + +Tom and Anna nodded. They were glad the dog was gone. They looked at their tank. It was broken and dirty. They felt sad. + +"It's okay," the man said. "I can fix your tank. I have some tools and glue. Come with me. I live nearby." + +Tom and Anna looked at each other. They did not know the man, but he seemed nice. They decided to trust him. They followed him to his house. He took them to his garage. He had many cars and trucks and bikes. He also had a real tank. + +"Wow!" Tom and Anna said. "You have a real tank!" + +"Yes, I do," the man said. "I used to be a soldier. This is my old tank. I keep it as a souvenir. Do you want to see it?" + +Tom and Anna nodded. They were curious. They forgot about their fear. They climbed on the tank and looked inside. It was big and cool. The man showed them how it worked. He also fixed their toy tank. He gave it back to them. It looked good as new. + +"Thank you, mister," Tom and Anna said. "You are very kind." + +"You're welcome, kids," the man said. "You are very brave. You did not yield to the dog. You stood your ground. That's what soldiers do." + +Tom and Anna smiled. They felt proud. They thanked the man again and said goodbye. They took their tank and went back to the park. They continued to play with it. They had a new friend and a new story to tell. +Mia and Sam were happy to go to the beach with Mom and Dad. They loved to play in the sand and water. They brought a ball, a bucket and a shovel. + +"Look, Sam, I can throw the ball very far!" Mia said. She threw the ball as hard as she could. The ball flew in the air and landed in the water. + +"Wow, Mia, you are good at throwing!" Sam said. He ran to the water to get the ball. He saw a big fish in the water. The fish was blue and green and had a long tail. "Hello, fish, you are charming!" Sam said. + +The fish heard Sam and came closer. It smiled and said, "Hello, Sam, you are charming too! Do you want to play with me?" + +Sam was surprised and happy. He nodded and said, "Yes, please, fish, I want to play with you!" + +Mia saw Sam talking to the fish. She ran to the water too. She said, "Sam, who are you talking to?" + +Sam said, "Mia, this is my new friend, the fish. He is charming and he wants to play with us!" + +Mia smiled and said, "Hello, fish, I am Mia. You are charming too! Can we play with you?" + +The fish said, "Of course, Mia, you are welcome to play with me! Let's have fun with the ball!" + +Mia, Sam and the fish played with the ball in the water. They had a lot of fun. Mom and Dad watched them and smiled. They were happy to see their children make a charming friend at the beach. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they found a shiny crystal under a big rock. It was smooth and cold and sparkled in the sun. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said, holding the crystal in her hand. "It's so pretty!" + +"Can I see?" Ben asked, reaching for the crystal. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said, pulling it away. "I found it first!" + +Ben felt sad and angry. He wanted to see the crystal too. He tried to grab it from Lily, but she ran away. They started to chase each other around the garden, shouting and pushing. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said, coming out of the house. "What's going on?" + +"Lily won't share the crystal!" Ben said, pointing at his sister. + +"Ben tried to take it from me!" Lily said, hiding the crystal behind her back. + +Mom sighed. She felt tired and restless. She wished the twins would get along. + +"Listen, you both need to calm down and share," she said. "The crystal is not just for one of you. It's for both of you to enjoy. How about you take turns holding it and looking at it?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry for making mom upset. They nodded and agreed to share the crystal. + +"OK, mom, we're sorry," they said together. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She felt happy and proud. + +"That's better," she said. "Now, why don't you show me the crystal? It looks very special." +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to feed the ducks. They have a bag of oats for the ducks. + +One day, they go to the park. They see many ducks on the pond. They run to the pond with the bag of oats. But Lila trips and falls. The bag of oats flies out of her hand. The bag lands in the water. The oats float away. + +"Oh no!" Lila cries. "We lost the oats!" + +Ben helps Lila stand up. He hugs her. "It's okay, Lila. We can find more oats. Or we can give the ducks something else. Like bread or seeds." + +Lila wipes her tears. She smiles at Ben. "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. And a tall friend. You can reach the bread on the bench." + +Ben nods. He is tall for his age. He walks to the bench. He sees a loaf of bread. He breaks off a piece. He gives it to Lila. They go back to the pond. They throw the bread to the ducks. The ducks quack happily. Lila and Ben laugh. They have fun. They forget about the oats. They are happy. +Tom is a clever boy who likes to learn new things. He likes to play with his toy cars and trucks, and he likes to read books about animals and machines. One day, he finds a book about x-rays in his dad's office. He wants to know what x-rays are and how they work. + +He asks his dad to explain, and his dad tells him that x-rays are like special lights that can see inside things. He says that doctors use x-rays to check if people have broken bones or other problems. He shows Tom some pictures of x-rays of different parts of the body, like the head, the chest, and the hand. Tom thinks they look very interesting and cool. + +Tom decides that he wants to make his own x-rays. He takes his toy cars and trucks and puts them on a big sheet of paper. He takes a flashlight and shines it on them from above. He tries to see if he can see the wheels, the engines, and the drivers inside the cars and trucks. He draws what he sees on another sheet of paper. He is very happy with his x-rays. + +He shows his dad his x-rays and tells him what he did. His dad is very proud of him and says that he is very clever and creative. He says that he has completed a fun and educational project. He gives him a hug and a sticker. Tom smiles and says that he likes x-rays and wants to learn more. He asks his dad if he can see his own x-rays someday. His dad says that maybe they can go to the doctor and get an x-ray of his arm or his leg, just for fun. Tom thinks that would be awesome. He loves his dad and his x-rays. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tiger in the park. The tiger is grumpy. He growls and shows his teeth. + +"Look, a tiger!" Tim says. He is scared. He wants to run away. + +"No, it is not a tiger. It is a big cat. He is just playing," Kim says. She is brave. She wants to pet the cat. + +Kim walks to the cat. She says, "Hello, cat. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The cat does not like Kim. He is not playing. He is hungry. He jumps at Kim. He wants to eat her. + +Tim sees the cat jump. He shouts, "Kim, watch out! It is a tiger!" + +Kim hears Tim. She is shocked. She dodges the cat. She runs to Tim. + +The cat is angry. He chases Tim and Kim. He wants to catch them. + +Tim and Kim run fast. They see a big tree. They climb the tree. They are safe. + +The cat cannot climb the tree. He is tired. He lies down under the tree. He waits for Tim and Kim to come down. + +Tim and Kim hug each other. They are scared. They cry for help. + +A man hears them. He is a zookeeper. He comes to the park. He sees the cat. He knows the cat. He says, "Oh, no! How did you escape from the zoo? You are a naughty tiger!" + +The man has a big net. He throws the net over the cat. He catches the cat. He puts the cat in a big truck. He says, "I am sorry, kids. This tiger is not a pet. He is a wild animal. He does not belong in the park. He belongs in the zoo." + +The man drives the cat to the zoo. He locks the cat in a big cage. He gives the cat some meat. He says, "Stay here, tiger. Do not run away again." + +Tim and Kim come down from the tree. They are happy. They thank the man. They say, "You are a hero. You saved us from the tiger." + +The man smiles. He says, "You are welcome, kids. But next time, be careful. Do not go near a tiger. He is not a cat. He is dangerous." + +Tim and Kim nod. They say, "We know. We learned our lesson. We will not go near a tiger again." + +They go home with their mom. They tell her what happened. She is shocked. She hugs them. She says, "I am glad you are safe. You are very lucky. You are very brave." + +Tim and Kim smile. They say, "We are. We are. But we are also very sorry. We are sorry we lied to you. We said we were going to the playground. But we went to the park instead." + +Their mom says, "I forgive you. But do not lie to me again. Lying is bad. Lying can get you in trouble." + +Tim and Kim say, "We know. We know. We will not lie to you again." + +They go to bed. They sleep well. They dream of cats. But not of tigers. +Lila and Tom were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. Lila found a big shell that was pink and shiny. She showed it to Tom and said, "Look, Tom, I found a pretty shell. Do you want to see?" + +Tom nodded and took the shell from Lila. He looked at it and said, "Wow, this is a nice shell. It has stripes and spots. Can I keep it?" + +Lila frowned and said, "No, Tom, it's my shell. I found it first. Give it back to me." + +Tom shook his head and said, "No, Lila, it's my shell. I like it more. You can find another one." + +Lila and Tom started to argue and tug at the shell. They did not see a big wave coming. The wave splashed them and made them wet. The shell slipped from their hands and fell into the water. + +Lila and Tom cried and said, "Oh no, our shell is gone. We lost it." + +Mom and dad heard them and came to see what was wrong. They saw Lila and Tom crying and asked, "What happened, kids? Why are you sad?" + +Lila and Tom told them about the shell and how they fought over it and how the wave took it away. Mom and dad hugged them and said, "We're sorry, kids. That was a beautiful shell. But you know, shells are not for fighting. They are for sharing and enjoying. Maybe you can find another shell together and be happy." + +Lila and Tom nodded and said, "Okay, mom and dad. We're sorry, too. We will share and be nice to each other." + +They wiped their tears and went back to the sand. They looked for more shells and found many. They shared them and made a necklace for mom and a bracelet for dad. They also saw a graceful dolphin jumping in the water. They smiled and said, "Look, mom and dad, a dolphin. It's so graceful. It's like it's driving in the air." + +Mom and dad smiled and said, "Yes, kids, a dolphin. It's very graceful. It's like it's driving in the air. You're very smart, kids. We're proud of you." + +Lila and Tom hugged mom and dad and said, "We love you, mom and dad. Thank you for taking us to the beach. We had fun." + +Mom and dad hugged Lila and Tom and said, "We love you, too, kids. You're welcome. We had fun, too." +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck with a picture of a cow on it. The truck has a loud bell. + +"Look, Sara, it is the ice truck!" Tom says. "I want some ice. Do you want some ice?" + +"Yes, I want some ice too," Sara says. "But we have no money. How can we get some ice?" + +They run after the truck. They see a man with a hat and a apron. He is giving ice to other kids. The kids are happy. They lick their ice. + +"Hello, mister, can we have some ice?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, kids, what flavor do you want?" the man says. He is nice. He has many flavors. He has chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and more. + +"I want chocolate," Tom says. + +"I want strawberry," Sara says. + +"Okay, here you go," the man says. He gives them two cones with ice. "That will be two dollars, please." + +Sara and Tom look at each other. They have no money. They feel sad. + +"We have no money, mister," Sara says. "We are sorry." + +The man frowns. He is not nice anymore. He is angry. + +"What? You have no money? You can't have ice without money. Give me back my ice!" he says. He tries to take the cones from Sara and Tom. + +Sara and Tom hold their cones tight. They do not want to give them back. They run away from the man. The man chases them. He shouts at them. + +"Stop, you thieves! Give me back my ice!" he says. + +Sara and Tom run faster. They see a policeman. He is famous. He is on TV. He helps people. + +"Help, help, policeman!" Sara and Tom say. "The ice man is mad at us. He wants our ice. But we have no money." + +The policeman stops the ice man. He talks to him. + +"What is going on here?" he asks. + +"These kids stole my ice. They have no money. They are bad," the ice man says. + +"Is that true, kids?" the policeman asks. + +Sara and Tom nod. They are honest. They know they did wrong. + +"Yes, policeman, it is true. We wanted ice. But we have no money. We are sorry," they say. + +The policeman looks at them. He is kind. He smiles. + +"I see. Well, you know, you can't have ice without money. That is not fair to the ice man. He works hard to make ice. You have to pay him for his ice," he says. + +Sara and Tom nod. They understand. + +"Yes, policeman, we know. We are sorry. We will give him back his ice," they say. + +They give the cones to the ice man. The ice man takes them. He is still angry. + +"Thank you, policeman. You are a good policeman. You should arrest these kids. They are thieves," he says. + +The policeman shakes his head. He is not harsh. He is gentle. + +"No, no, I will not arrest them. They are not thieves. They are just kids. They made a mistake. They are sorry. They learned their lesson. Right, kids?" he says. + +Sara and Tom nod. They are grateful. They learned their lesson. + +"Yes, policeman, we learned our lesson. We will not take ice without money again. We will save our money. We will buy ice next time. Thank you, policeman," they say. + +The policeman hugs them. He is proud. He is happy. + +"You are welcome, kids. You are good kids. You are smart. You know how to say sorry. You know how to do better. I am proud of you. I am happy for you. Here, take this," he says. + +He gives them two coins. They are shiny. They are worth one dollar each. + +"Wow, thank you, policeman. You are so nice. You are so generous. You are famous. You are our hero," they say. + +They hug the policeman. They are happy. They are excited. + +"You are welcome, kids. You are so sweet. You are so polite. You are famous too. You are my friends. Now, go and buy some ice. Enjoy your ice. Have a nice day," he says. + +He waves at them. They wave back. They run to the ice truck. They buy some ice. They lick their ice. They smile. They are happy. They have ice. They have money. They have a friend. They have a hero. They have a story. They have a lesson. They know. +Tom and Lily wanted to play with the pipe in the yard. It was big and shiny and made funny noises when they blew into it. But their dad said no, it was not a toy, it was for water. He was busy fixing the sink in the kitchen and he needed the pipe later. + +Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They did not like to hear no. They waited until their dad went inside the house. Then they ran to the pipe and tried to pull it out of the ground. It was hard and heavy, but they did not give up. They wanted to succeed. + +"Come on, Lily, help me!" Tom said. + +"I am, I am!" Lily said. + +They pulled and pulled, and finally the pipe came loose. They were happy and proud. They lifted the pipe and carried it to the other side of the yard. They put it on the grass and started to blow into it. It made loud and funny noises. They laughed and clapped. + +But their dad heard the noises. He came out of the house and saw the pipe on the grass. He was very angry. He shouted at Tom and Lily. + +"What have you done? You took the pipe I needed! You broke the water! You are in big trouble!" + +Tom and Lily were scared and sorry. They dropped the pipe and ran to their dad. They hugged him and said they were sorry. They did not mean to break the water. They just wanted to play. + +Their dad was still angry, but he also loved them. He hugged them back and said he was sorry too. He said he would fix the water and the pipe. He said they could play with something else, but not the pipe. He said the pipe was not a toy, it was for water. + +Tom and Lily nodded and said they understood. They said they would not touch the pipe again. They said they loved their dad. + +Their dad smiled and said he loved them too. He took the pipe and went back to the kitchen. Tom and Lily went to the sandbox and played with their shovels and buckets. They did not need the pipe anymore. They had each other. +Lily liked to stay in her room and look at the books on her bookcase. She had many books with beautiful pictures and stories. She could not read the words yet, but she liked to make up her own stories with the pictures. + +One day, her mom came to her room and said, "Lily, it is time to go to the park. Put on your shoes and coat and come with me." + +Lily did not want to go. She wanted to stay with her books. She said, "No, mom. I want to stay here. I want to look at my books." + +Mom said, "But Lily, the park is fun. You can play with your friends and see the flowers and the birds. You can take one book with you, if you want." + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked the park, too. She liked to swing and slide and run. She liked to see the flowers and the birds. She looked at her bookcase and picked one book. It was her favorite book. It had beautiful pictures of animals and their names. + +She said, "OK, mom. I will go with you. But I want to take this book. It is my favorite book." + +Mom smiled and said, "That is fine, Lily. You can take your favorite book. Let's go to the park and have fun." + +Lily put on her shoes and coat and took her book. She held mom's hand and walked to the park. She was happy. She had her mom and her book. She could look at her book and play at the park. She could have fun. +Tom was a sleepy otter who lived by the river. He liked to swim and play with his friends, but he also liked to nap on the warm rocks. One day, he was so sleepy that he did not hear his mother call him for lunch. + +His mother was worried and looked for him. She saw him lying on a rock, snoring softly. She smiled and decided to serve him lunch on the rock. She brought him some fish and berries and put them next to him. + +Tom smelled the food and opened his eyes. He saw his mother and the lunch. He was happy and hungry. He thanked his mother and ate the fish and berries. He said they were yummy and gave his mother a hug. + +His mother said he was a good otter and told him to be careful. She said she had to go and serve lunch to his father and his sister. She told him to join them later if he wanted. + +Tom said he would and watched his mother swim away. He felt full and sleepy again. He decided to take another nap on the rock. He curled up and closed his eyes. He dreamed of swimming and playing with his friends. He was a sleepy otter who loved his family. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a stream near their house. They wanted to go and splash in the water. + +"Can we go to the stream, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Not now, dear. I am busy making lunch. You can go after you eat," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They wanted to go to the stream now. They did not want to delay. They looked at each other and had an idea. + +"Let's go to the stream anyway. Mom won't notice. We will be back soon," Ben whispered. + +"OK, let's go. But we have to be quiet and careful," Lily agreed. + +They put on their boots and coats and sneaked out of the door. They ran to the stream and jumped in. The water was cold and clear. They laughed and splashed and had fun. + +But they did not see that the sky was getting dark and cloudy. They did not hear the thunder and the rain. They did not notice that the stream was getting faster and deeper. They did not know that Mom was looking for them and worried. + +"Where are Lily and Ben? They are not in their room. They are not in the yard. They are not in the house. Where did they go?" Mom said. + +She grabbed her phone and called Dad. She told him what happened. Dad said he would come home and help her find them. + +"Maybe they went to the stream. That's where they wanted to go. Let's go there and see," Mom said. + +She got in the car and drove to the stream. She saw Lily and Ben in the water. They were scared and wet and cold. They were holding on to a branch. The stream was too strong for them to get out. + +"Mom! Dad! Help us!" they cried. + +Mom and Dad got out of the car and ran to the stream. They reached out their hands and pulled Lily and Ben out of the water. They hugged them and wrapped them in blankets. + +"Are you OK? Are you hurt? Why did you go to the stream without telling us? Don't you know how dangerous that was? We were so worried about you!" Mom and Dad said. + +Lily and Ben were sorry. They knew they did a bad thing. They did not mean to make Mom and Dad worry. They did not think about the rain and the stream. They just wanted to have fun. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We are sorry, Dad. We won't do it again. We love you," they said. + +Mom and Dad were glad that Lily and Ben were safe. They loved them too. They took them home and gave them a warm bath and a hot soup. They told them to be more careful and listen to them next time. They also told them that they could go to the stream another day, when it was sunny and calm. But only if they asked first. +Tom and Sue are playing pirates in the garden. They have a big box for a ship, a stick for a sword and a scarf for a flag. They pretend to sail on the sea and look for treasure. + +"Ahoy, matey!" Tom says. "Do you see that island over there? It has a big white house on it. Maybe there is gold inside!" + +"Let's go and find out!" Sue says. "But be careful, there might be a mean pirate living there. He could have a hook for a hand and a parrot on his shoulder." + +They jump out of the box and run to the island, which is really a pile of dirt and rocks. They climb up and peek through the window of the white house, which is really a shed. They see a man inside, washing some clothes in a tub. He has a hook for a hand and a parrot on his shoulder. + +"Shiver me timbers!" Tom whispers. "It is a mean pirate! He must have stolen those clothes from someone. Look, he has a red shirt, a blue hat and a green sock." + +"Maybe we can take them back," Sue whispers. "We can be the good pirates and help the people who lost their clothes." + +They sneak around the shed and find a clothesline with some pegs. They grab the red shirt, the blue hat and the green sock and run back to their ship. + +"Ha ha, we did it!" Tom says. "We are the best pirates ever!" + +"Look, the mean pirate is coming out!" Sue says. "He looks angry. He is shouting at his parrot. Quick, let's sail away!" + +They jump into the box and wave their scarf. They pretend to sail away from the island and the mean pirate. They are happy and proud of their adventure. They do not know that the man is not a mean pirate, but a nice gardener who was washing his own clothes. He is not angry, but confused. He wonders who took his shirt, his hat and his sock. He looks at his parrot and says: + +"Did you see who did this, Polly?" + +The parrot says: + +"Squawk! Tom and Sue! Tom and Sue!" +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with many plants and toys. One day, they saw a new plant in a pot. It was green and had many sharp points. Mama said it was a cactus and they should not touch it. + +Anna and Ben were curious about the cactus. They wanted to see what it felt like. They waited until Mama was busy in the kitchen and sneaked outside. They took a bucket of water and a ball. They decided to play a game. They would throw the ball at the cactus and see if it would splash water. + +They took turns throwing the ball. The first time, the ball bounced off the cactus and landed on the grass. The second time, the ball hit the cactus and made a small splash. The third time, the ball hit the cactus hard and made a big splash. Water flew everywhere and wet the twins. + +But the ball also broke the pot and the cactus fell out. The cactus rolled on the ground and hit Anna's foot. Anna screamed and cried. The cactus hurt her foot. It had many sharp points that stuck in her skin. Ben ran to help her. He tried to pull out the points, but they hurt his fingers. + +Mama heard the noise and came outside. She saw the broken pot, the wet cactus, and the twins. She was angry and worried. She took Anna and Ben inside and cleaned their wounds. She put bandages on their foot and fingers. She told them they were naughty and should not play with the cactus. She said the cactus was not a toy, but a plant that needed water and sun. She said they should be careful and listen to her. + +Anna and Ben were sorry and hugged Mama. They said they were sorry and would not do it again. They learned their lesson. They did not like the cactus anymore. They liked their other toys better. They liked their Mama best. +Tom loved dinosaurs. He had many dinosaur toys in his room. He liked to play with them and make them roar and fight. He also liked to read books about dinosaurs and learn their names. + +One day, Tom saw a big book about dinosaurs at the library. He asked his mom if he could borrow it. His mom said yes, but he had to be careful with it. The book was old and had many pictures and words. Tom was very happy and thanked his mom. + +He took the book home and put it on his bed. He wanted to look at it after lunch. He went to the kitchen and helped his mom make sandwiches. He was a good helper. He poured some juice for himself and his mom. He was careful not to spill. + +After lunch, Tom ran to his room. He wanted to see the book. He opened it and saw many colorful pages. He saw dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes. He saw some that he knew and some that he did not. He was amazed and excited. + +He picked up one of his dinosaur toys and put it on the book. He pretended that it was walking on the book. He made it roar and bite. He had fun. He did not notice that his juice glass was on the edge of the nightstand. He bumped into it with his elbow. The juice glass fell and poured juice all over the book. The book was wet and sticky. The pages were ruined. + +Tom was shocked and scared. He knew he had done a bad thing. He knew his mom would be angry. He knew the library would be sad. He felt sorry. He cried and hugged his dinosaur toy. He wished he could make the book better. He did not know what to do. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to look at the landscape with the trees, the flowers and the pond. They saw some ducks swimming in the water and some birds flying in the sky. + +"Look, Lily, a big bird!" Ben said, pointing at a crow. "It is black and loud." + +Lily nodded. She wanted to touch the bird. She ran after it, but the bird flew away. She tried again, but the bird was too fast. She got angry and sad. + +"Stop, Lily, you can't catch the bird!" Ben said. "It is scared of you. Come and play with me." + +But Lily did not listen. She kept running after the bird. She did not see the rock on the ground. She tripped and fell. She hurt her knee and her hand. She cried. + +Ben ran to her and helped her get up. He saw some blood on her knee and her hand. He felt sorry for her. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" he asked. "You have a boo-boo. It must hurt." + +Lily nodded. She felt uncomfortable. She wanted to go home. She was still angry at the bird. + +"It is the bird's fault!" she said. "It made me fall. I don't like the bird. I want to slap it!" + +Ben shook his head. He did not think it was the bird's fault. He thought Lily was being silly. + +"No, Lily, you can't slap the bird!" he said. "It is not nice. The bird did not make you fall. You did not look where you were going. You have to be careful. And you have to be kind to the animals. They are our friends." + +Lily looked at Ben. She thought about what he said. She realized he was right. She felt sorry for the bird. She felt sorry for herself. + +"Sorry, Ben," she said. "You are right. I was silly. I don't want to slap the bird. I want to hug you." + +Ben smiled. He hugged Lily. He took out a tissue from his pocket and wiped her blood. He gave her a kiss on her cheek. + +"It's okay, Lily," he said. "I forgive you. Let's go home and tell Mom. She will make you feel better." + +Lily nodded. She held Ben's hand. They walked home together. They still liked the landscape, but they liked each other more. +Tommy loved to play with his fireman toy. He liked to pretend he was a fireman and put out fires with his hose. He wanted to be a fireman when he grew up, because firemen were brave and reliable. They always helped people in trouble. + +One day, Tommy's mom took him to the fire station. She said they could see the real firemen and their trucks. Tommy was very excited. He wanted to meet the firemen and see how they worked. He hoped they would let him try their hose. + +At the fire station, Tommy saw a big red truck with a ladder and a siren. He also saw a fireman with a helmet and a coat. The fireman smiled and said hello to Tommy and his mom. He said his name was Dave and he was a fireman. + +"Can I see your hose?" Tommy asked. + +"Sure, come with me," Dave said. He took Tommy and his mom to the back of the truck, where there was a big hose coiled up. He explained how the hose worked and how they used it to spray water on fires. + +"Can I try it?" Tommy asked. + +"Well, it's very powerful and you have to be careful," Dave said. "But I can help you. Do you want to try it?" + +"Yes, please!" Tommy said. + +Dave turned on the valve and handed the hose to Tommy. He held it with him and aimed it at a target. He told Tommy to squeeze the handle and watch the water come out. + +Tommy squeezed the handle and felt the hose push back. He saw a jet of water shoot out and hit the target. He laughed and felt very happy. He felt like a real fireman. + +"Wow, you're doing great, Tommy!" Dave said. "You're a natural fireman. Maybe you can work with me someday." + +"I would love that!" Tommy said. "You're the best fireman ever, Dave. You're so reliable. You always help people in trouble." + +"Thank you, Tommy. That's very kind of you to say. And you're right, firemen are reliable. We always try to do our best and help others. That's what firemen do." Dave said. + +Tommy and Dave hugged and smiled. Tommy's mom took a picture of them. She was proud of her son and his fireman friend. She knew Tommy had a big dream and a big heart. She hoped he would always be brave and reliable, like Dave. +Ben and Lily were playing hide and seek in the garden. Ben was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran behind a big tree and waited for Ben to find her. She was very quiet and still. + +Ben looked around the garden. He could not see Lily anywhere. He checked behind the flowers, under the bench, and in the shed. He was frustrated. He wanted to find Lily and have another turn at hiding. He shouted, "Lily, where are you? I give up!" + +Lily heard Ben's voice. She smiled. She had a good hiding spot. She decided to reveal herself and surprise Ben. She jumped out from behind the tree and yelled, "Boo!" + +Ben was startled. He turned around and saw Lily. He was happy to see her, but also a little annoyed. He said, "Lily, you scared me! That was not fair. You hid too well." + +Lily laughed. She said, "Sorry, Ben. I was just having fun. You are a good seeker. Do you want to hide now?" + +Ben nodded. He said, "Yes, please. But no more hiding behind trees. That is too hard." + +Lily agreed. She said, "OK, Ben. No more trees. Let's find a new place to play." + +They ran to the other side of the garden. They saw a big wall with a crack in it. They wondered what was behind the crack. They decided to explore it together. They hoped to find something exciting. +Tim and Liz were playing in the farm. They saw a big barrel near the barn. Tim said, "Let's roll the barrel and see what is inside." Liz nodded and they pushed the barrel with their hands. + +The barrel was heavy and hard to move. They pushed and pushed until the barrel started to roll. It rolled faster and faster down the hill. Tim and Liz ran after it, but they could not catch it. They shouted, "Stop, barrel, stop!" + +The barrel did not stop. It rolled into the pond with a big splash. Water flew everywhere. Tim and Liz got wet and muddy. They looked at the barrel in the pond. They saw something shiny inside. It was a lot of coins. Tim said, "Wow, look at all the money in the barrel. Where did it come from?" Liz said, "I don't know. Maybe someone hid it there a long time ago." + +They wanted to get the money, but they did not know how. The barrel was too deep in the water. They could not reach it. They felt sad and dizzy. They sat on the grass and watched the barrel. They did not understand why someone would put money in a barrel and leave it in the farm. They wished they could have some of the money to buy candy and toys. They wondered if anyone would ever find the barrel and the money. They hoped it would be them. +Lily liked to play dress-up with her dolls. She had many dresses for them, but her favorite was a pink one with flowers and ribbons. She thought it was very pretty and made her dolls happy. + +One day, her big brother Tom came into her room. He saw her playing with her dolls and their dresses. He wanted to tease her and make her angry. He said, "Your dolls are silly and their dresses are dull. They look like old rags. You should throw them away and play with something else." + +Lily felt very sad and angry. She loved her dolls and their dresses. She did not like Tom's words. She said, "No, you are silly and dull. You do not know anything about dolls and dresses. They are not old rags. They are beautiful and fun. You should go away and leave me alone." + +Tom did not like Lily's reply. He wanted to make her more angry and sad. He said, "Oh, yeah? Well, watch this!" He grabbed the pink dress with flowers and ribbons, Lily's favorite dress, and ran out of the room. + +Lily was very shocked and scared. She did not want to lose her favorite dress. She ran after Tom and shouted, "Give it back! Give it back! That is my dress! You are very mean and bad!" + +Tom ran down the stairs and into the kitchen. He saw his mom making cookies. He thought he had a good idea. He said, "Mom, look what I found in Lily's room. It is a dull dress for her dolls. Can I use it to wipe the table?" + +Mom looked at the dress and recognized it. She knew it was Lily's favorite dress. She also knew Tom was trying to make Lily angry and sad. She did not like Tom's idea. She said, "No, you cannot use it to wipe the table. That is a very pretty dress and it belongs to Lily. You should not take things that are not yours and try to ruin them. That is very rude and wrong. You should apologize to Lily and give it back to her." + +Tom felt very ashamed and sorry. He realized he had made a bad mistake. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was just trying to have some fun. I did not mean to hurt Lily or her dress. I will give it back to her and say I'm sorry." + +Mom said, "That is a good idea. You should also give her a hug and a cookie. Maybe she will forgive you and play with you nicely." + +Tom nodded and went back to Lily's room. He saw Lily crying on her bed. He felt very bad. He said, "Lily, I'm sorry. I was very mean and bad. I should not have taken your dress or said those things. Here, take it back. It is very pretty and it makes you and your dolls happy. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily looked at Tom and saw he was sorry. She also saw he had her dress and a cookie. She felt a little better. She said, "Thank you, Tom. I forgive you. You are not mean and bad. You are my brother and I love you. Do you want to play dress-up with me and my dolls?" + +Tom smiled and said, "Yes, I do. That sounds like fun. Can I have a bite of your cookie?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But only a small one. It is my cookie and I love it." + +They hugged and shared the cookie. They played dress-up with the dolls and their dresses. They had a lot of fun and forgot their fight. Mom was happy to see them get along. She thought they were very sweet and good. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play in the park. They had a lovely ball that bounced high and far. They also had a rule: they never went near the pond, because there was an alligator that lived there. The alligator was big and scary, and it could bite them. + +One day, they were playing with their ball, and having fun. They threw the ball to each other, and laughed. But then, Mia threw the ball too hard, and it went over Ben's head. The ball rolled and rolled, until it stopped by the pond. Ben and Mia looked at each other, and felt afraid. + +"Who will get the ball?" Mia asked. + +"Not me," Ben said. "The alligator might be there." + +"But we can't leave our lovely ball," Mia said. "Maybe the alligator is sleeping." + +She decided to be brave, and walked slowly towards the pond. She hoped the alligator would not disturb her. She reached the ball, and picked it up. She was about to run back, when she heard a loud splash. + +She turned around, and saw the alligator. It was awake, and angry. It opened its mouth, and showed its sharp teeth. It wanted to eat Mia and the ball. + +Mia screamed, and threw the ball at the alligator. The ball hit the alligator's nose, and made it hurt. The alligator closed its mouth, and growled. Mia ran away, as fast as she could. Ben ran to her, and hugged her. + +"Are you okay?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, I'm okay," Mia said. "But I'm sorry. I lost our lovely ball." + +"That's okay," Ben said. "The ball is not important. You are important. I'm glad you are safe." + +They learned a lesson that day: they should always listen to their rule, and never go near the pond. The alligator was not a friend, but a foe. They should not disturb it, or it would disturb them. They should be careful, and happy. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. They had a big tree in their yard, where they could climb and swing. One day, they saw a bird with a broken wing on the ground. The bird looked poor and sad. + +"Let's help the bird," Lily said. "Maybe we can call Mom and she can take it to the vet." + +"OK," Tom said. "But we have to be careful. The bird might be scared or hurt us." + +They gently picked up the bird and put it in a box. They ran to the house and called Mom. Mom came out and saw the bird. + +"Oh, you found a poor bird," Mom said. "It needs help. I will take it to the vet. You did a good thing, Lily and Tom." + +"Thank you, Mom," Lily and Tom said. "Can we go with you?" + +"Sure, but we have to hurry. It's almost noon and the vet closes soon." + +They got in the car and drove to the vet. The vet checked the bird and gave it some medicine. He said the bird would be OK, but it needed to rest for a while. + +"Can we keep the bird?" Lily asked. + +"No, sweetie," Mom said. "The bird belongs to the sky. It will be happier there. We can visit it when it gets better." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They understood. They said goodbye to the bird and thanked the vet. They learned that it is good to help others, even if they are different from us. They also learned that sometimes we have to let go of what we love, for their own good. +Lily and Sam are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys in the living room. One day, they find a big scale in the closet. It is a thing that tells you how heavy you are. + +"Let's play with the scale!" Lily says. "I want to see how much I weigh." + +"Okay," Sam says. "You go first." + +Lily steps on the scale. The scale shows a number. Lily does not know what the number means, but she thinks it is big. + +"Wow, you are so heavy!" Sam says. "You weigh more than the sofa!" + +Lily feels sad. She does not like being heavy. She thinks Sam is mean. + +"No, I don't!" Lily says. "You are just being weird. You weigh more than the fridge!" + +Sam laughs. He does not believe Lily. He thinks she is silly. + +"No, I don't!" Sam says. "You are just being funny. Let me see how much I weigh." + +Sam steps on the scale. The scale shows a different number. Sam does not know what the number means, but he thinks it is small. + +"Ha, ha, ha!" Lily says. "You are so light! You weigh less than the cat!" + +Sam feels mad. He does not like being light. He thinks Lily is rude. + +"No, I don't!" Sam says. "You are just being weird. You weigh less than the feather!" + +Lily and Sam start to argue. They call each other weird and funny and mean and rude. They forget to have fun. + +Mom hears them from the kitchen. She comes to the living room. She sees them on the scale. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. "Why are you fighting?" + +Lily and Sam stop arguing. They look at Mom. They feel ashamed. + +"We are playing with the scale," Lily says. "But we don't know how much we weigh." + +"We are trying to guess," Sam says. "But we don't agree." + +Mom smiles. She hugs them. + +"The scale is not a toy," Mom says. "It is not important how much you weigh. It is important how much you love each other. You are both wonderful and special and beautiful. You are my brother and sister." + +Lily and Sam feel happy. They love Mom. They love each other. + +"Sorry, Lily," Sam says. "You are not heavy. You are strong." + +"Sorry, Sam," Lily says. "You are not light. You are fast." + +They hug Mom. They hug each other. They put the scale back in the closet. They play with their toys. They have fun. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their aunt Meg. Aunt Meg is friendly and funny. She teaches them new games and songs. + +One day, aunt Meg comes to visit. She brings a big drum and two sticks. She says, "Do you want to learn how to march like soldiers?" Tom and Lily nod and smile. They love to learn new things. + +Aunt Meg shows them how to hold the sticks and hit the drum. She says, "Listen to the sound. Boom, boom, boom. Now, follow me and march. Lift your feet high and keep the beat. Boom, boom, boom." + +Tom and Lily hold the sticks and hit the drum. They follow aunt Meg and march around the room. They lift their feet high and keep the beat. Boom, boom, boom. They feel happy and proud. + +They march to the kitchen, where mom is making cookies. Mom sees them and laughs. She says, "Wow, you are very good at marching. You sound like a real band. Do you want some cookies?" Tom and Lily say, "Yes, please!" They put down the drum and the sticks and hug mom and aunt Meg. They eat the cookies and sing a song. They have a lot of fun. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. It was a sunny day and they had fun on the swings and the slide. Lily had a pair of sunglasses that she liked very much. They were pink and sparkly and made her feel like a princess. + +"Can I try your sunglasses, Lily?" Max asked. He wanted to see how they looked on him. + +"Okay, but be careful. They are my favorite," Lily said. She took off her sunglasses and gave them to Max. + +Max put them on his face, but they were too big for him. They slid down his nose and fell on the grass. He picked them up and tried to fix them, but they were still loose. + +"They don't fit me, Lily. They are too big," Max said. He felt sad. He thought he had broken Lily's sunglasses. + +Lily saw that Max was sad. She was not angry. She knew that Max did not mean to break her sunglasses. She was a good friend. + +"It's okay, Max. They are not broken. They just fit me better. You can have something else of mine," Lily said. She looked in her backpack and found a candy bar. It was sweet and chocolaty and had nuts in it. + +"Here, Max. You can have this candy bar. It is very yummy. I don't mind sharing," Lily said. She gave the candy bar to Max. + +Max smiled. He was happy. He liked candy bars. He thanked Lily and took a bite. It was very yummy indeed. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very nice. And your sunglasses are very pretty. They suit you very well," Max said. + +Lily smiled too. She was happy. She liked Max. He was a good friend. + +They ate the candy bar together and shared it with the other kids in the park. They played some more and had a lot of fun. They were glad they had each other. +Sam liked to ride his scooter in the park. He had a red scooter with big wheels and a bell. He felt fast and happy when he zoomed around the paths and the grass. + +One day, he saw a big dog in the park. The dog was black and brown and had a fierce look. It barked loudly and ran after Sam. Sam was scared and tried to get away, but the dog was faster. + +"Help! Help!" Sam cried. He saw a lady near a bench. She had a leash in her hand. "Is that your dog?" Sam asked. + +"Yes, it is. Don't worry, he won't hurt you. He just wants to play." The lady said. She called the dog and pulled the leash. The dog stopped chasing Sam and came back to the lady. + +"Sorry, he is very friendly, but sometimes he gets too excited. He likes scooters, you see. He thinks they are toys." The lady explained. + +Sam was still shaking. He did not like the dog. He did not think it was friendly. He did not want to play with it. + +"Can you please keep your dog away from me and my scooter?" Sam said. "I don't like him. He is too fierce. He scares me." + +"Of course, I'm sorry. I will not allow him to bother you again. Come on, boy, let's go to another part of the park." The lady said. She smiled at Sam and walked away with the dog. + +Sam felt better. He got on his scooter and rode away. He hoped he would not see the dog again. He wanted to have fun and be safe. He liked his scooter. He did not like fierce dogs. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big pile of soap bubbles near the fountain. They ran to the bubbles and tried to catch them with their hands. + +"Wow, look at the colors!" Lily said. "They are so pretty and shiny!" + +"Yes, they are!" Ben agreed. "They make me happy!" + +They played with the bubbles for a long time, until they noticed that some other kids were watching them. The other kids looked sad and bored. They had no toys or games to play with. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for them. They wanted to share their fun with them. They waved to the other kids and said, "Hey, do you want to play with us? We have lots of soap bubbles!" + +The other kids smiled and nodded. They came closer and joined Lily and Ben. They all took turns to blow the bubbles and catch them. They laughed and talked and made new friends. + +They had a great time playing with the soap bubbles. They felt happy and united. They learned that sharing is caring, and that soap bubbles are attractive and fun. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see some big kids playing war. They have sticks and stones and yell at each other. + +"Can we play war too?" Lily asks Tom. + +"OK, but be careful. War is not fun. War is bad," Tom says. + +They find some sticks and stones and join the big kids. They pretend to be soldiers and spies. They run and hide and throw and dodge. + +But Lily is clumsy. She trips over a rock and falls down. She hurts her knee and cries. Tom runs to help her. + +"Are you OK, Lily?" Tom asks. + +"No, I'm not OK. War is not fun. War is bad. War hurts," Lily says. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. War is not fun. War is bad. War hurts. Let's stop playing war. Let's play something else," Tom says. + +He helps Lily stand up and calls the big kids. + +"Hey, stop playing war. War is not fun. War is bad. War hurts. Come and play something else," Tom calls. + +The big kids hear Tom and look at Lily. They see her knee is bleeding and her face is sad. They feel sorry for her. + +"You're right, Tom. War is not fun. War is bad. War hurts. Let's stop playing war. Let's play something else," they say. + +They drop their sticks and stones and join Tom and Lily. They play tag and catch and hopscotch. They laugh and smile and hug. + +Lily and Tom are happy. They like to play in the park. They have many friends. They don't play war anymore. They play peace. Peace is fun. Peace is good. Peace heals. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can use the blocks to make towers, bridges, houses and animals. + +One day, they decide to make a big castle with blocks. They use thick blocks for the walls and thin blocks for the windows. They use round blocks for the towers and square blocks for the doors. They use blue blocks for the water and green blocks for the grass. + +They work hard and have fun. They talk to each other while they build. + +"Look, I made a flag with a red block and a stick!" Lily says. + +"Wow, that's cool! I made a bridge with two long blocks and a flat block!" Ben says. + +They are proud of their castle. They pretend to be a king and a queen. They invite their toys to join them. They have a tea party and a dance. + +They are happy. They love to play with blocks. They are good friends. +Sara and Ben are twins. They love to play with their old dog, Spot. Spot is very old and slow, but he is very kind and gentle. He likes to lick their faces and wag his tail. + +One day, Sara and Ben want to go to the park with Spot. They ask their mom, "Please, can we take Spot to the park? He likes to run and play with us." + +Mom says, "Yes, you can, but be careful. Spot is old and he gets tired easily. Don't make him run too much or he will get sick." + +Sara and Ben say, "OK, mom, we will be careful. We love Spot and we don't want him to get sick." + +They put Spot on a leash and go to the park. They see other kids and dogs there. They want to play with them, but Spot does not. He stays close to Sara and Ben and does not run or bark. He looks sad and tired. + +Sara and Ben notice that Spot is not happy. They say, "Spot, what's wrong? Don't you want to play with us and the other dogs?" + +Spot looks at them with his big brown eyes and whines softly. He tries to wag his tail, but he can't. + +Sara and Ben feel sorry for Spot. They say, "Oh, Spot, we are sorry. We forgot that you are old and you need to rest. Come, let's go home and give you some water and a treat. We love you, Spot. You are our best friend." + +They hug Spot and take him home. Mom sees them and smiles. She says, "You are very good kids. You know how to take care of Spot and make him happy. He loves you, too. You are his best family." + +Sara and Ben smile and say, "Thank you, mom. We love you, too. And we love Spot. He is our old and kind dog." +Lily and Tom were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles. They were cheerful and laughed a lot. + +Mom was in the kitchen, making soup for lunch. She put a pot on the stove and turned on the fire. She added water and vegetables and salt. She stirred the soup with a spoon. + +She went to check on Lily and Tom. She saw their blocks and smiled. She said, "You are very good at building. Do you want to help me with the soup?" + +Lily and Tom nodded and ran to the kitchen. They washed their hands and climbed on chairs. Mom gave them each a bowl and a ladle. She said, "You can fill your bowls with soup. Be careful, it is hot." + +Lily and Tom scooped the soup and poured it into their bowls. They smelled the soup and said, "Yum, it smells good." They thanked Mom and went back to the living room. + +Mom turned off the fire and followed them. She saw the soup on the table and said, "Let's eat. It is time for lunch." + +But then she noticed something. The flame on the stove was not off. It was still on. It was bigger and brighter. It was making a noise. It was a bad flame. + +Mom gasped and ran to the stove. She grabbed a lid and put it on the pot. She said, "Oh no, the flame increased. It was a mistake. I am sorry." + +Lily and Tom heard Mom and looked at the stove. They saw the flame and the lid. They were scared and confused. They said, "Mom, what is that? What happened?" + +Mom hugged them and said, "It is okay. It is over. The flame is gone. It was an accident. I forgot to turn off the fire. I am sorry. Are you okay?" + +Lily and Tom nodded and hugged Mom. They said, "We are okay. We love you. We are sorry too." + +Mom kissed them and said, "I love you too. You did nothing wrong. It was my fault. I am glad you are safe. Let's eat our soup. It is still warm." + +They sat down and ate their soup. They talked and smiled. They were cheerful again. +Anna did not want to go to bed. She wanted to play with her toys and watch TV. She said to her mom, "No bed, no bed, no bed!" + +Her mom was gentle, but firm. She said, "Anna, it is time for bed. You had a long day. You need to sleep and rest. Tomorrow you can play again." + +Anna tried to resist. She cried and kicked and hid under the table. She said, "No, no, no! I don't want to sleep! I want to stay up!" + +Her mom sighed and picked her up. She carried her to her room and tucked her in. She said, "I know you don't want to sleep, but you have to. I love you, Anna. Good night." + +Anna still felt angry and sad. She did not say good night. She turned away and closed her eyes. She hoped her mom would come back and let her play. But she did not. Anna felt lonely and tired. She wished she had been nice to her mom. She whispered, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you too. Good night." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But they do not like to use the toilet. They think it is scary and bad. + +One day, their mom says they have to use the toilet. She says they are big kids now and they have to learn. She gives them stickers and candy if they try. Anna and Ben do not want to try. They cry and hide. + +Mom is sad. She says they have to spend some time in the bathroom. She says they can bring their toys and books. She says she will stay with them and help them. Anna and Ben are still scared. But they want to make mom happy. And they want stickers and candy. + +They go to the bathroom with mom. They see the toilet. It is white and shiny. It has a seat and a handle. Mom says it is not bad. It is just a place to pee and poop. She says everyone does it. She says it is good and clean. + +Anna and Ben look at the toilet. They look at mom. They look at their toys and books. They look at the stickers and candy. They think for a while. Then they decide to try. They sit on the toilet. They pee and poop. They flush the handle. They wash their hands. They smile. + +Mom is happy. She says they are very brave and smart. She gives them stickers and candy. She hugs them and kisses them. Anna and Ben are happy. They say they like the toilet. They say they are big kids now. They play with their toys and books in the bathroom. They spend some time with mom. They have fun. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play in the park. The park is big and green. It has swings, slides and a pond. + +One day, they go to the park with Mom. Mom says, "You can play for a while, but stay close. I will sit on this bench and read a book." + +Tim and Kim run to the swings. They take turns to push each other. They go high and fast. They feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and shout. + +Then they see a duck. The duck is on the pond. It is brown and white. It has a yellow beak. It quacks. + +"Look, a duck!" Tim says. + +"Let's feed it!" Kim says. + +They run to the pond. They have some bread in their pockets. They break the bread into small pieces. They throw the pieces to the duck. + +The duck swims to them. It eats the bread. It quacks again. It seems happy. + +"Hello, duck!" Tim says. + +"Quack, quack!" the duck says. + +"Can you come with us?" Kim asks. + +"Quack, quack!" the duck says. + +The duck follows them. They walk around the pond. They see more ducks. They see fish. They see frogs. They see flowers. + +They have fun with the duck. They give it a name. They call it West. They think West is a good name for a duck. + +They go to the slides. They slide down. They help West to slide down too. West likes to slide. He quacks louder. + +They go to the sandbox. They make a castle. They put West on the castle. West likes to be a king. He quacks proudly. + +They go to the seesaw. They balance each other. They lift West up and down. West likes to fly. He quacks happily. + +They play with West for a long time. They forget about Mom. They forget about the time. + +Mom looks at her watch. She sees that it is late. She calls them. + +"Tim, Kim, come here! It is time to go home!" + +Tim and Kim hear Mom. They look at West. They feel sad. + +"Can we take West home?" Tim asks. + +"Please, Mom, please!" Kim begs. + +Mom shakes her head. She says, "No, you can't. West belongs to the pond. He has his own family and friends here. He will miss them if you take him away. You have to say goodbye to him." + +Tim and Kim understand. They hug West. They say, "Goodbye, West. We love you. We will come back to see you soon." + +West quacks. He says, "Goodbye, Tim. Goodbye, Kim. I love you too. Thank you for playing with me. Come back soon." + +They leave West on the pond. They wave to him. He waves back with his wing. + +They go to Mom. They hold her hand. They walk to the car. + +They feel a little sad, but also happy. They have a new friend. They have a good day. + +The sun is mild. It shines on them. It makes them smile. +Sara and Ben are playing with paper and scissors. They like to cut shapes and make animals and flowers. Sara has a big red paper and she wants to cut a heart. Ben has a small blue paper and he wants to cut a star. + +"Can I have your scissors, Sara?" Ben asks. "Mine are not good. They are dull." + +"OK, Ben. But be careful. Scissors are sharp. They can hurt you." Sara says. She gives her scissors to Ben and takes his. + +Ben tries to cut a star, but it is hard. He has to make many turns with the scissors. He is not happy. He wants to cut faster. + +He cuts too fast and too hard. He cuts his finger. He feels pain. He drops the scissors and the paper. He cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow! I cut myself! It hurts!" Ben says. + +Sara hears Ben cry. She runs to him. She sees his finger. It has blood. She feels sorry for Ben. + +"Oh, Ben. I'm sorry. You cut yourself. Let me help you." Sara says. She takes a tissue and wraps it around his finger. She hugs him and kisses his cheek. + +"Thank you, Sara. You are a good friend. I'm sorry I was not careful. I was silly." Ben says. + +"It's OK, Ben. You are a good friend too. Next time, we will cut slower and safer. OK?" Sara says. + +"OK, Sara. And next time, we can share the scissors. OK?" Ben says. + +"OK, Ben. And we can make a heart and a star together. OK?" Sara says. + +"OK, Sara. I like that. You make me happy." Ben says. + +They smile and hug. They are happy. They are friends. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a bird on the ground. The bird has a broken wing. It cannot fly. It looks helpless. + +"Mom, dad, look at the bird!" Anna says. "It is hurt. Can we help it?" + +"Let me see, sweetie," mom says. She picks up the bird gently and puts it in a box. "We will take it to the vet. The vet is a person who helps animals. Maybe he can fix the bird's wing." + +"Can we go with you, mom?" Ben asks. "We want to see the bird get better." + +"Of course, honey," dad says. "We will all go together. The bird needs our help. We will give it some water and food on the way. Maybe it will feel less scared." + +Anna and Ben smile. They are happy to help the bird. They hope the bird will have a good life. They want to see it fly again. They love animals. They are kind. +Tommy liked to play with his toys in the bathtub. He had a boat, a duck, a frog and a fish. He made them splash and swim and talk to each other. He did not like to listen to his mom when she said it was time to get out. He wanted to play more. + +"Tommy, it's time to get out of the bathtub. You have been in there for a long time. You need to dry off and put on your pajamas," his mom said. + +"No, mom, I want to play more. Please, mom, just a little more," Tommy said. + +"Tommy, you are being very persistent. But you have to listen to me. It's getting late and you have to go to bed soon. Come on, let me help you get out," his mom said. + +She reached for his hand, but Tommy pulled it away. He grabbed his boat and threw it in the air. He thought it would be fun to see it fly. But he did not see the window behind him. The boat flew out of the window and landed on the grass outside. + +"Tommy, what did you do? You broke the window! You could have hurt yourself or someone else. That was very naughty. Now you have to get out of the bathtub right now. No more playing," his mom said. + +She was very angry and scared. She lifted Tommy out of the bathtub and wrapped him in a towel. She carried him to his room and put him on his bed. She gave him a stern look and said, "You have to listen to me, Tommy. You have to be careful and follow the rules. You can't throw things out of the window. That's very dangerous. Do you understand?" + +Tommy nodded. He felt sorry for what he did. He did not mean to break the window. He did not mean to make his mom angry and scared. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you, mom." + +His mom sighed. She hugged him and said, "I love you too, Tommy. But you have to listen to me. Now go to sleep. Maybe tomorrow you can play with your boat again. But only in the bathtub. And only when I say so." + +She kissed him goodnight and turned off the light. She closed the door and went to clean up the mess. She hoped Tommy learned his lesson. She hoped he would listen to her more. She hoped he would be less persistent. +Sara loved to sing. She sang all day, in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She sang loud and high and low and soft. She sang happy songs and sad songs and funny songs. She wanted to create an opera, a big and beautiful song with many parts. + +But her brother Tom did not like her singing. He said it was too noisy and annoying. He said she should be quiet and do something else. He said opera was boring and silly. He made fun of her and told her to stop. He made her miserable. + +One day, Sara had a chance to sing in an opera at school. She was very excited and practiced a lot. She wore a pretty dress and a shiny crown. She sang with her friends and had a lot of fun. The opera was about a princess who saved a dragon from a mean king. Sara was the princess and she sang the last and most important part. + +Tom came to see the opera with their mom and dad. He thought he would be bored and laugh at Sara. But when he saw her on the stage, he was surprised. She looked so happy and confident. She sang so well and loud. She made the dragon and the king and the people listen to her. She made the opera come alive. + +Tom felt sorry for being mean to Sara. He realized that she had a gift and a passion. He realized that opera was not boring and silly, but amazing and powerful. He realized that he should be proud of his sister and support her. He clapped and cheered for her when the opera was over. He hugged her and said he was sorry and that he loved her. Sara smiled and thanked him. She said she loved him too and that he could sing with her if he wanted. Tom agreed and they sang together on the way home. They were both happy. +Lily and Sam were playing in the living room. They had a big box of crayons and many papers. They liked to draw and color different things. + +"Look, Lily, I made a sun!" Sam said, holding up his yellow crayon and his paper. "It is bright and warm." + +"That is great, Sam!" Lily said. "I made a flower. It is pink and pretty." + +They smiled at each other and kept drawing. They wanted to make a nice picture for their mom. + +But then, Lily saw that Sam had the only blue crayon. She wanted to use it too. She liked blue. It was her favorite color. + +"Sam, can I have the blue crayon, please?" Lily asked. + +"No, Lily, I need it. I want to make a sky and a sea," Sam said. + +"But I want to make a blue bird and a blue dress," Lily said. + +They both pulled the blue crayon. It broke in half. They gasped. + +"Oh no, we broke the crayon!" Sam said. + +"Now we can't use it at all!" Lily said. + +They felt sad and sorry. They looked at their picture. It was not nice anymore. + +They looked at each other. They did not want to fight. They were friends. + +"Sam, I'm sorry. I should have asked you nicely," Lily said. + +"Lily, I'm sorry. I should have shared with you," Sam said. + +They hugged and said sorry. They felt better. + +They looked at the broken crayon. They had an idea. + +"Hey, Lily, maybe we can still use the crayon. We can each have a half," Sam said. + +"Yeah, Sam, maybe we can. We can make a new picture together," Lily said. + +They smiled and nodded. They picked up the crayon halves and their papers. They started to draw and color again. + +They managed to make a great picture. It had a sun, a flower, a sky, a sea, a bird, and a dress. They used all the colors. They were happy. + +They showed their picture to their mom. She was proud of them. + +"That is a beautiful picture, Lily and Sam. You did a great job. And you were very kind to each other," she said. + +She gave them a hug and a kiss. They gave her the picture. + +"We love you, mom," they said. + +"I love you too, my sweeties," she said. +Tim and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a big building near the park. It had many windows and doors. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go there," Tim said. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +Lily was not sure. "Is it safe?" she asked. "What if someone sees us?" + +Tim shook his head. "No one will see us. Come on, it will be fun." + +They ran to the big building. They found a door that was open. They went inside. It was dark and quiet. They saw many chairs and a big stage. They heard some music. It was loud and strange. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +Tim shrugged. "I don't know. Maybe it's opera. Do you like it?" + +Lily shook her head. "No, I don't. It hurts my ears. Let's go back." + +Tim nodded. "OK, let's go back. But first, let's climb on the stage. Maybe we can see better." + +They climbed on the stage. They saw some people in costumes. They were singing and acting. They did not see Tim and Lily. + +Tim and Lily giggled. They thought it was funny. They ran around the stage. They made noises. They did not know they were making trouble. + +The people in costumes stopped singing and acting. They saw Tim and Lily. They were angry. They shouted at them. They told them to go away. + +Tim and Lily were scared. They tried to run away. But they did not know where to go. They got lost. They could not find the door. They could not find each other. They cried. + +The people in costumes called the police. The police came. They found Tim and Lily. They took them away. They called their parents. Their parents were very mad. They punished them. They did not let them play in the park anymore. + +Tim and Lily were very sad. They wished they had never gone to the big building. They wished they had never climbed on the stage. They wished they had never heard the opera. They learned a hard lesson. They learned to be safe. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges with the blocks. Sometimes they shared the blocks, and sometimes they fought over them. + +One day, Lily wanted to use a red block that Ben had in his hand. She asked him nicely, "Can I have the red block, please?" But Ben said, "No, it's mine. Go find another one." Lily felt angry and sad. She wanted the red block very much. + +She decided to take the red block from Ben by force. She reached out her hand and tried to grab the block. But Ben was faster and pulled the block away. He said, "Ha ha, you can't have it. It's mine, mine, mine!" Lily felt even more angry and sad. She wanted to make Ben feel bad too. + +She did something very naughty. She pinched Ben hard on his arm. Ben cried out in pain and dropped the block. He said, "Ow, ow, ow! That hurts! Why did you pinch me?" Lily picked up the red block and said, "Because you are mean and selfish. Now I have the red block. Ha ha!" + +But Lily did not feel happy. She felt guilty and sorry. She saw that Ben had a red mark on his arm where she pinched him. She knew that she hurt him and made him cry. She knew that pinching was wrong and rude. She knew that she was not a good friend. + +She gave the red block back to Ben and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was wrong to pinch you. You can have the red block. I don't want it anymore." Ben looked at her and said, "Thank you, Lily. I'm sorry too. I was wrong to be mean and selfish. You can have the red block. I don't want it anymore." + +They hugged and said, "We are sorry. We are friends." They decided to share the blocks and play nicely. They learned that pinching was not a good way to solve problems. They learned that sharing was a better way to have fun. They learned that being friends was the best result. +Tom and Jen were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big truck stop near their house. It was the mail truck. The mail man had a lot of letters and packages to deliver. He put some in the mail box and some on the porch. + +"Look, Jen, maybe there is something for us!" Tom said. He ran to the porch and picked up a big brown box. It had their name on it. "Who sent us this?" he wondered. + +"Let's open it and see!" Jen said. She followed Tom to the backyard, where they had a table and chairs. They put the box on the table and ripped the tape. Inside, they found a lot of bubble wrap and a smaller box. They took out the smaller box and opened it. It was a metal box with a lock and a key. + +"What is this?" Jen asked. She shook the box and heard something rattle inside. + +"Maybe it's a treasure!" Tom said. He took the key and put it in the lock. He turned it and heard a click. He lifted the lid and saw a shiny necklace with a blue stone. He took it out and held it up. "Wow, it's so pretty!" + +Jen reached for the necklace, but Tom pulled it away. "No, it's mine! I opened the box!" he said. + +"No, it's ours! We got the box together!" Jen said. She tried to grab the necklace, but Tom ran away. "Give it back!" she shouted. + +Tom ran around the yard, laughing. He put the necklace around his neck and felt a cold breeze. He looked up and saw dark clouds in the sky. He heard thunder and saw lightning. He felt scared. He wanted to go inside, but he didn't want to lose the necklace. + +"Tom, come here! It's going to rain!" Jen called. She was standing by the door, holding the metal box. She had found a note inside. It said: "To Tom and Jen, from your great-grandma. This necklace is very old and special. It belonged to your great-great-great-grandma. She was a princess who had a magic power. She could freeze anything with her touch. But she had to be careful, because the necklace could also freeze her if she wore it too long. She gave it to me when I was a little girl, and I want you to have it. But you have to share it and use it wisely. Love, great-grandma." + +Tom didn't hear Jen. He was too busy running and playing with the necklace. He felt colder and colder. He looked at his hands and saw they were turning blue. He touched a flower and saw it turn to ice. He touched a bird and saw it fall to the ground. He touched his face and felt it stiffen. He tried to scream, but he couldn't. He was frozen. +Sara and Tom like to play in the garden. They have a big bucket of water and some paint. They want to mark the fence with different colors. Sara likes red and Tom likes blue. + +They see a frog near the bucket. The frog is green and healthy. It jumps into the water and splashes them. Sara and Tom laugh. They want to mark the frog with paint. They think it will be fun. + +"Hey, frog, stay still!" Tom says. He tries to catch the frog with his hand. The frog is fast and slippery. It jumps out of the bucket and hops away. + +"No, frog, come back!" Sara says. She runs after the frog with her brush. The frog is smart and sneaky. It hides under a flower pot. + +Sara and Tom look for the frog. They lift the flower pot. The frog is not there. They look under the bench. The frog is not there. They look behind the tree. The frog is not there. + +They hear a croak. They turn around. The frog is on the fence. It has red and blue marks on its skin. It looks at them and smiles. Sara and Tom are surprised and angry. + +"Bad frog, you marked yourself!" Sara says. She throws her brush at the frog. The frog dodges the brush and croaks again. + +"Good frog, you are funny!" Tom says. He claps his hands and laughs. The frog winks at him and jumps away. + +Sara and Tom look at each other. They do not agree. They start to argue. + +"Who likes the frog more?" they ask. They do not know. They need to find out. They decide to have a race. They run after the frog. The frog leads them to a pond. There are many frogs in the pond. They are all green and healthy. They are all marked with red and blue. + +Sara and Tom stop and stare. They are amazed and confused. They do not know which frog is their frog. They do not know who wins the race. They do not know what to do. + +They hear a croak. They look up. The frog is on a lily pad. It has red and blue marks on its skin. It looks at them and smiles. Sara and Tom smile back. They do not care. They like the frog. They like the pond. They like the colors. They are happy. They forget to argue. They sit by the pond and watch the frogs. They are friends. The end. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play in the park. They had a sack with some toys and snacks. They saw a big boy who looked mean and scary. He had a weapon in his hand. It was a stick with nails on it. + +The big boy came to Tom and Sam and said, "Give me your sack or I will hurt you." Tom and Sam were afraid and said, "No, please, this is ours. Go away." The big boy was angry and said, "You are stupid and weak. I will take your sack and hit you with my weapon." + +He grabbed the sack from Tom and swung his weapon at Sam. Sam tried to run away, but the weapon hit his leg. Sam screamed and fell down. He was bleeding and crying. Tom was shocked and scared. He wanted to help Sam, but he did not know what to do. + +The big boy laughed and said, "That is what you get for being rude to me. I am the boss here. You are nothing." He opened the sack and took out the toys and snacks. He threw them on the ground and stepped on them. He said, "These are trash. I don't want them. I just wanted to make you sad." + +He left Tom and Sam alone in the park. He did not care about them. He was harsh and mean. Tom and Sam were hurt and sad. They had no toys, no snacks, and no fun. They had a bad day. They wished they had never met the big boy. They wished they had stayed home. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a lot of snow on the ground. They put on their boots and coats and go out. + +"Look, Sam, snow!" Tom says. "We can make a snowman!" + +"OK, Tom, let's do it!" Sam says. They walk to a big pile of snow and start to roll it. They make a big ball and a small ball. They put the small ball on top of the big ball. They find a stick and a carrot and a hat. They make a face for the snowman. + +"Wow, Tom, our snowman is great!" Sam says. "He has a nose and a mouth and eyes and a hat!" + +"But he needs something else, Sam," Tom says. "He needs a scarf. It is cold outside. He will be cold too." + +"You are right, Tom," Sam says. "But we don't have a scarf. What can we do?" + +They look around and see an ugly rug on the porch of a house. It is old and dirty and has holes in it. They think it is a good scarf for the snowman. + +"Let's take that rug, Sam," Tom says. "It is ugly, but it will keep the snowman warm." + +"OK, Tom, let's do it!" Sam says. They walk to the porch and grab the rug. They run back to the snowman and wrap the rug around his neck. + +"There, Tom, our snowman is done!" Sam says. "He has a scarf now. He is not cold anymore." + +They are happy and proud of their snowman. They hug each other and laugh. + +But they don't see the old lady who lives in the house. She comes out and sees her rug on the snowman. She is angry and shouts. + +"Hey, you kids, what are you doing with my rug?" she says. "That is my rug! It is not ugly, it is beautiful! It was a gift from my grandma! Give it back to me!" + +Tom and Sam are scared. They drop the rug and run away. They say sorry to the old lady and to the snowman. They go home and tell their moms what happened. They learn a lesson. They should not take things that are not theirs. They should ask first. They should be nice and respectful. They should not judge things by how they look. They should not make ugly snowmen. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. One day, they are bored. They want to do something fun and creative. + +"Let's make a fort with pillows and blankets!" says Anna. + +"Good idea!" says Ben. They go to their room and start to build a fort. They use pillows, blankets, chairs and toys. They make a big and cozy fort. + +They crawl inside the fort and pretend they are in a castle. They have fun and laugh. They forget about everything else. + +But then, Anna feels something in her tummy. She needs to go to the toilet. She tells Ben. + +"Ben, I need to go to the toilet. Can you come with me?" + +"No, I want to stay in the fort. It's too fun!" says Ben. + +"Please, Ben. I don't want to go alone. It's dark outside the fort." says Anna. + +"Fine, but hurry up. I don't want to miss the fun." says Ben. + +They crawl out of the fort and go to the toilet. But when they get there, they see a problem. The toilet is gone! + +"Where is the toilet?" says Anna. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone took it." says Ben. + +They start to search for the toilet. They look in the bathroom, in the kitchen, in the living room, in the garden. They can't find the toilet anywhere. + +They are confused and scared. They don't know what to do. They need to find the toilet soon. + +They go back to their room. They hope the toilet is there. But when they get there, they see another problem. Their fort is gone! + +"Where is our fort?" says Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone took it." says Anna. + +They start to cry. They lost their toilet and their fort. They are sad and angry. + +They hear a noise. They turn around and see their mom and dad. They are smiling and holding the toilet and the fort. + +"Surprise!" says mom. + +"We wanted to play a joke on you. We took the toilet and the fort while you were looking for them. We hid them in the garage." says dad. + +They put the toilet and the fort back in their places. They hug Anna and Ben. + +"We're sorry. We didn't mean to scare you. We just wanted to have some fun and be creative." says mom. + +"We know you like to play and be creative too. But you also need to remember to be responsible and respectful. You can't forget about your needs and your things. You have to take care of them." says dad. + +Anna and Ben understand. They say sorry to their mom and dad. They say thank you for the toilet and the fort. + +They learn a lesson. They learn to be creative and have fun, but also to be responsible and respectful. They are happy and grateful. They go back to their fort and play some more. They don't forget to go to the toilet when they need to. They don't forget to take care of their fort and their things. They have a good time. +Tom and Ann were hungry. They smelled something good in the kitchen. It was pie! Mom had baked a pie for dessert. But she said they had to wait until after dinner. + +Tom and Ann did not want to wait. They wanted pie now. They sneaked into the kitchen when Mom was not looking. They searched for the pie. They looked on the table, on the counter, on the shelf. But they could not find the pie. + +"Where is the pie?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe Mom hid it somewhere," Ann said. + +They searched some more. They opened the drawers, the cabinets, the fridge. They made a big mess. But they still could not find the pie. + +They were frustrated. They started to cry. + +Mom heard them crying. She came into the kitchen. She saw the mess. She saw Tom and Ann. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. + +"We wanted pie. We searched for pie. But we could not find pie," Tom and Ann said. + +Mom was angry. She said, "You were not supposed to search for the pie. You were supposed to wait for the pie. The pie was in the oven. But you turned it off when you opened the fridge. Now the pie is ruined. You will not have any pie tonight. You will have to clean up the mess. And you will have to go to bed early." + +Tom and Ann were sad. They wished they had listened to Mom. They learned that searching for what you want is not always good. Sometimes you have to be patient and follow the rules. +Sara was a shy girl who liked to draw. She had a friend named Ben who lived far away. They liked to mail each other pictures of animals and flowers. Sara always smiled when she saw Ben's mail in her box. + +One day, Sara got a big shock. She opened Ben's mail and saw a picture of a lion. But the lion was not alone. It had a baby lion next to it. And the baby lion had a big bow on its head. Sara read the words that Ben wrote under the picture. They said: "This is my new pet. Her name is Lila. She is very nice and likes to play. Do you want to meet her?" + +Sara did not know what to say. She liked lions, but she was afraid of them too. She wondered how Ben got a lion as a pet. She wondered if Lila was really nice and liked to play. She wondered if she wanted to meet her. + +She decided to write back to Ben. She drew a picture of a cat. She wrote under the picture: "This is my pet. His name is Max. He is very soft and likes to cuddle. I want to meet Lila, but I am a little scared. Can you tell me more about her?" + +She put the picture in an envelope and mailed it to Ben. She hoped he would understand. She hoped Lila would be friendly. She hoped she would be brave. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big picnic basket on a bench. They were hungry and curious. + +"Let's see what's inside," Tom said. + +"Maybe we can find some yummy food," Sam said. + +They ran to the basket and opened it. They saw many sandwiches, fruits, cookies and juice. They smiled and grabbed some sandwiches. + +"Hey, this one has cheese and ham," Tom said. + +"Mine has peanut butter and jelly," Sam said. + +They took a big bite of their sandwiches. But then they made a face. The sandwiches were smelly and sour. They spit them out and felt sick. + +"Yuck, these are bad," Tom said. + +"Who left these here?" Sam said. + +They looked around and saw a lady with a big hat and sunglasses. She was walking towards them with a angry look. + +"Hey, you little thieves, those are my sandwiches," she said. + +She explained that she had left the basket there while she went to the bathroom. She said that the sandwiches were old and rotten. She said that she was going to throw them away. + +"Why did you eat them? Don't you have any manners?" she said. + +She scolded them and made them feel bad. She said that they had to pay for the food and the basket. She said that she would call their mom and dad. + +Tom and Sam were scared and sorry. They wished they had not touched the basket. They wished they had listened to their mom and dad. They learned a hard lesson. They never stole food again. +Sara and Ben like to play with puzzles. They have many puzzles with different pictures. Some are easy and some are hard. Sara likes the hard puzzles more. She thinks they are fun and make her smart. + +One day, Sara and Ben find a new puzzle in the closet. It has a picture of a big, shiny, red car. Sara wants to try it. She opens the box and dumps the pieces on the floor. She sees that there are many pieces. They are small and have strange shapes. She thinks this is a very hard puzzle. + +Sara starts to look for the pieces that fit together. She finds some that have the same color or the same part of the car. She puts them on the side. Ben watches her and tries to help. He finds some pieces too. But he does not know where they go. He thinks this is a very boring puzzle. + +Sara and Ben work on the puzzle for a long time. They make some parts of the car, but not all. They still have many pieces left. They start to feel tired and hungry. They want to stop and have a snack. But Sara does not want to leave the puzzle. She wants to finish it. She thinks it is a very rare puzzle. She does not know if she will ever find another one like it. + +Sara looks for one more piece. She sees one that seems to fit. It has the same shape and color as the piece she needs. She picks it up and tries to put it in the gap. But it does not fit. It is too big or too small or too curved. She tries to force it, but it does not work. She gets angry and throws the piece away. It flies across the room and hits the wall. It breaks into two pieces. + +Sara and Ben hear a loud noise. They look at the wall and see the broken piece. They also see something else. Behind the piece, there is a hole in the wall. And behind the hole, there is a secret door. Sara and Ben are surprised and curious. They wonder what is behind the door. They forget about the puzzle and the snack. They run to the wall and open the door. They see a dark and narrow staircase. They decide to go down and explore. They do not know what they will find. Maybe something more fun and rare than the puzzle. +Anna and Ben were very happy. They were going on vacation with Mom and Dad. They packed their bags and got in the car. They drove for a long time, but they did not feel bored. They sang songs and played games. + +They arrived at a big lake. It was blue and shiny. They saw some ducks and swans. They wanted to feed them. Mom gave them some bread. They threw the bread in the water. The ducks and swans came closer. They ate the bread and made noises. + +"Quack, quack!" said the ducks. + +"Honk, honk!" said the swans. + +Anna and Ben laughed. They liked the ducks and swans. They thought they were cute and funny. + +One swan was very graceful. It had a long neck and white feathers. It glided on the water. It looked like a dancer. Anna wanted to touch it. She reached out her hand. + +"Be careful, Anna," said Mom. "The swan might bite you." + +Anna pulled back her hand. She did not want to hurt the swan. She felt sorry for it. She said, "I'm sorry, swan. I just wanted to say hello. You are very pretty." + +The swan looked at Anna. It did not bite her. It nodded its head. It seemed to say, "It's okay, Anna. I understand. You are very kind." + +Anna smiled. She felt happy. She said, "Thank you, swan. You are very nice." + +The swan smiled back. It felt happy too. It said, "You're welcome, Anna. You are very sweet." + +Anna and Ben had a lot of fun on their vacation. They made friends with the ducks and swans. They felt grateful for their family and nature. They had a wonderful time. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to wander in the park. They saw many things, like birds, flowers, and swings. One day, they saw a big tree with red things on it. They were curious and wanted to try them. + +"Look, Lily, red things!" Tom said, pointing at the tree. + +"Are they good?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Let's pick some and see." Tom said. + +They climbed the tree and picked some red things. They were round and shiny and had a small stick on them. They smelled sweet and juicy. + +"They are cherries!" Lily said, remembering what their mom had told them. + +"Cherries? Let's eat them!" Tom said, biting one. + +"Mmm, they are yummy!" Lily said, biting another. + +They ate many cherries and felt happy. They liked the tree and the cherries. They decided to make the tree their secret spot. + +But then, they heard a weird noise. It was loud and angry and came from the other side of the tree. They looked and saw a big dog. It had black fur and sharp teeth and it was barking at them. + +"Ruff, ruff, ruff!" The dog said. + +"Uh-oh, a dog!" Tom said, scared. + +"Go away, dog!" Lily said, brave. + +The dog did not go away. It jumped and tried to reach them. It wanted their cherries. It was mean and hungry. + +"Help, help!" Tom and Lily shouted. + +They dropped their cherries and climbed down the tree. They ran away from the dog. They hoped the dog would not follow them. They hoped the dog would not find their secret spot. They hoped they would find their mom and dad soon. They were sad and scared. They did not like the dog. They did not like the weird noise. They only liked the cherries. +Sara and Ben liked to play with dough. They had many colors of dough and they made different shapes with it. They made animals, cars, flowers and more. They had fun with their dough. + +One day, they wanted to make a dough sun. They took some yellow dough and rolled it into a big ball. Then they took some orange dough and made long rays. They put the rays around the ball. They had a bright dough sun. + +They showed their dough sun to their mom. She smiled and said, "That's a beautiful sun. You are very creative. But remember, dough is not for eating. It can make you sick." + +Sara and Ben nodded. They knew dough was not for eating. They put their dough sun on the table and went to play with other toys. + +But then, a little mouse came into the room. He saw the bright dough sun and thought it was cheese. He ran to the table and bit the dough sun. He did not like the taste. He spat it out and ran away. + +Sara and Ben came back and saw their dough sun. It had a big hole in it. They were sad. They wondered who did it. + +They saw the mouse hiding under the sofa. He looked sorry. He said, "I'm sorry. I thought your dough sun was cheese. I was hungry. I did not mean to ruin your dough sun." + +Sara and Ben felt sorry for the mouse. They said, "It's okay. We forgive you. But dough is not for eating. It can make you sick. Next time, ask us before you take something. We can share with you." + +The mouse nodded. He said, "Thank you. You are very kind. I will ask you next time. I'm sorry again." + +Sara and Ben smiled. They said, "You're welcome. We are friends now. Do you want to play with us?" + +The mouse said, "Yes, I do. That sounds fun." + +They gave the mouse some dough and they played together. They made a new dough sun and other shapes. They had fun with their dough and their new friend. + +The moral of the story is: Don't take things that are not yours without asking. Dough is not for eating. Be kind and forgiving. You can make friends with anyone. +Tom and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play outside in the summer. They had a regular yard with grass and flowers and a big tree. They also had a swing and a slide and a sandbox. + +One day, they decided to make a lemonade stand. They asked their mom for help. She gave them a pitcher, some cups, some lemons, some sugar and some water. She showed them how to squeeze the lemons and mix everything together. She also gave them a sign that said "Lemonade 5 cents". + +They put the lemonade stand under the tree and waited for customers. They saw some kids walking by. They waved and shouted "Lemonade! Lemonade! Come and get some lemonade!" + +Some kids stopped and bought some lemonade. They said it was yummy and refreshing. Tom and Lily were happy. They thanked them and put the money in a jar. + +They sold more and more lemonade. They were having fun and enjoying the summer. They did not notice the dark clouds in the sky. They did not hear the thunder. They did not see the lightning. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. The rain was heavy and cold. It soaked their clothes and their hair. It splashed their lemonade and their sign. It made their customers run away. + +Tom and Lily were sad. They grabbed their pitcher, their cups, their jar and their sign. They ran inside the house. They were wet and cold and sticky. + +Their mom was waiting for them. She hugged them and dried them with a towel. She said "I'm sorry, kids. The weather changed so fast. You did a great job with your lemonade stand. You should be proud of yourselves." + +She gave them some cookies and some milk. She said "Maybe tomorrow the sun will come out again. And maybe you can try again. Or maybe you can do something else. There are many things you can do in the summer." + +Tom and Lily smiled. They ate their cookies and drank their milk. They said "Thank you, mom. We love you. We love summer. We love lemonade. And we love each other." +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a thin cat. The cat is hungry and scared. It runs away from them. + +"Let's help the cat," Ben says. "Maybe it needs some food and a home." + +"How can we help it?" Mia asks. "It is too fast and shy." + +Ben has an idea. He says, "We can walk slowly and quietly. We can bring some milk and bread. We can talk to the cat in a soft voice. Maybe it will trust us." + +Mia likes Ben's idea. She says, "OK, let's try it. Maybe the cat will be our friend." + +They walk slowly and quietly to the cat. They put some milk and bread on the ground. They talk to the cat in a soft voice. They say, "Hello, cat. We are Ben and Mia. We want to help you. We have some food for you. You can eat and drink. You can come with us. We will be nice to you." + +The cat looks at them. It sees the milk and bread. It smells the food. It hears their voice. It feels their kindness. It comes closer to them. It eats and drinks. It purrs and rubs against them. It lets them pet it. + +Ben and Mia are happy. They say, "We did it! We helped the cat. The cat likes us. We like the cat. Can we keep it?" + +The cat nods and meows. It wants to stay with them. It has found a new home and new friends. Ben and Mia hug the cat. They say, "Welcome, cat. You are part of our family. We will call you Fluffy." +Lily likes to clap. She claps when she is happy, when she sees something funny, or when she hears a song. She claps with her hands, or with her toys, or with her feet. She likes to make noise and have fun. + +One day, Lily goes to the park with her mom. She wears her new coat. It is red and soft and warm. It has a big zipper and a hood. Lily thinks it is a modern coat. She feels very cozy and pretty in it. + +At the park, Lily sees a lot of things. She sees birds and dogs and flowers and swings. She claps for all of them. She says hello and bye-bye and thank you and please. She is very polite and friendly. + +She also sees a big fountain. It has water that goes up and down and makes a splash. Lily thinks it is amazing. She runs to the fountain and claps for it. She wants to touch the water and play with it. + +But her mom says no. She says the water is cold and wet and dirty. She says Lily will get sick and ruin her coat. She says they have to go home and have lunch. She takes Lily by the hand and leads her away from the fountain. + +Lily is sad. She does not want to leave the fountain. She does not want to go home. She does not want to have lunch. She wants to stay and clap and play. She cries and kicks and screams. She does not listen to her mom. + +Her mom is angry. She says Lily is naughty and rude and spoiled. She says she will take away her coat and her toys and her claps. She says she will put her in time-out and not talk to her. She carries Lily to the car and buckles her in. + +Lily is scared. She does not want to lose her coat and her toys and her claps. She does not want to be in time-out and not talk to her mom. She loves her mom and wants to make her happy. She says she is sorry and hugs her mom. + +Her mom is calm. She says she loves Lily and wants to make her happy too. She says she is sorry and hugs Lily back. She says they can go back to the park another day and clap and play. She says they can have lunch and a nap and a story. + +Lily is glad. She smiles and nods and kisses her mom. She says she is hungry and sleepy and wants a story. She says she likes her coat and her toys and her claps. She says she likes her mom and the park and the fountain. + +They drive home and have lunch and a nap and a story. They clap and laugh and cuddle. They are happy and cozy and warm. They have a modern coat and a simple life. They have each other. +Sam and Mia were friends who liked to sing. They wanted to sing like the people in the opera, who made loud and beautiful sounds. They planned to put on their own opera for their families and friends. + +They made costumes from old clothes and paper. They wrote songs about animals and flowers. They practiced every day in Sam's backyard. They were very excited and happy. + +But on the day of their opera, it rained a lot. The sky was gray and wet. The backyard was muddy and slippery. Their costumes and paper were ruined. They felt sad and angry. + +Sam's mom saw them and said, "Don't give up, my dears. You can still sing your opera inside the house. You can use blankets and pillows for costumes. You can make new songs from your hearts. You can have fun and make others happy." + +Sam and Mia listened to Sam's mom. They decided to try again. They moved their opera inside the house. They used blankets and pillows for costumes. They made new songs from their hearts. They had fun and made others happy. + +Their families and friends clapped and cheered for them. They said, "You did a great job, Sam and Mia. You are very brave and creative. You showed us that you can make the best of a bad situation. You are true opera stars." + +Sam and Mia smiled and hugged each other. They learned that sometimes things don't go as planned, but they can still find a way to do what they love. They learned that singing is not only about sounds, but also about feelings. They learned that opera is not only about costumes and paper, but also about blankets and pillows. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big wall. The wall is red and blue and yellow. It has many pictures on it. + +"Wow, look at the wall!" Tom says. "It is so nice. I want to see the pictures." + +"Me too," Lily says. "Let's go closer." + +They run to the wall. They see a picture of a cat, a picture of a car, a picture of a flower, and many more. They point and name the pictures. They are happy. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a big truck. The truck is coming to the wall. The truck has a big arm. The arm has a claw. The claw hits the wall. The wall breaks. The pictures are gone. + +"Stop, stop!" Tom and Lily shout. "You are breaking the wall. The wall is nice. We like the wall." + +But the truck does not stop. The truck does not hear them. The truck keeps breaking the wall. The wall parts. The wall falls. The wall is gone. + +Tom and Lily are sad. They cry. They hug each other. They miss the wall. They miss the pictures. They do not understand why the truck broke the wall. They do not like the truck. They want the wall back. +Ben and Mia like to play outside. They see many clouds in the sky. Some are white and fluffy, some are gray and dark. Ben and Mia wonder what the clouds are made of. + +They find some sticks and stones and leaves. They decide to build their own clouds. They pile up the sticks and stones and leaves on the grass. They make them as big as they can. They try to make them look like the clouds in the sky. + +But their clouds are not soft and light. They are rough and heavy. They hurt their hands when they touch them. They do not float in the air. They fall down when they push them. Ben and Mia are sad. They want to play with the real clouds. + +Then they hear a loud boom. They look up and see a flash of light. It is raining. The gray and dark clouds are sending water to the earth. Ben and Mia run inside. They are wet and cold. + +They watch the rain from the window. They see the white and fluffy clouds move and change. They see the sun peek out and make a rainbow. They smile and hug. They think the real clouds are beautiful and fun. They hope to play with them someday. +Jenny and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and books. One day, they found a big fan in the garage. It was old and dusty, but it still worked. They turned it on and felt the cool air. + +"Let's pretend we are flying in a plane!" Jenny said. + +"OK, but I want to be the pilot!" Sam said. + +They took turns holding the fan and making plane noises. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Sam saw a shiny button on the fan. He wondered what it did. He pushed it without asking Jenny. + +The fan made a loud noise and blew faster. It blew Jenny's hair and clothes and dolls. Jenny was scared and angry. + +"Sam, stop it! You are hurting me and my dolls!" Jenny shouted. + +Sam tried to turn off the fan, but he didn't know how. He was scared and sorry. + +"Jenny, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to hurt you!" Sam cried. + +They both started to cry. They didn't know what to do. + +Then, they heard a whisper. It was Mom. She came to the garage and saw the fan and the mess. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +Jenny and Sam told Mom what they did. They said they were sorry. + +Mom was compassionate. She hugged them and said, "It's OK. I'm glad you are not hurt. But you have to be careful with things you don't know. And you have to ask before you touch. And you have to share and take turns. Do you understand?" + +Jenny and Sam nodded. They said they understood. They said they were sorry again. + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you both. Now, let's clean up this mess and have some cookies." + +Jenny and Sam smiled too. They helped Mom clean up. They said thank you for the cookies. They said sorry to each other. They hugged and said they were still best friends. They learned their lesson. They were happy. +Lily likes to study math. She likes to count and add and take away. She has a book with math problems and a pencil to write the answers. She studies math every day after lunch. + +One day, it rains a lot. Lily hears the rain on the roof and the window. She sees the water on the grass and the flowers. She thinks the rain is pretty, but she cannot go outside and play. She is sad. + +She decides to study math instead. She takes her book and her pencil and sits on the couch. She opens the book and looks at the problems. She writes the answers with her pencil. She is happy. + +But then, she hears a loud noise. She looks up and sees a big hole in the roof. Water is coming in from the hole. The water is wet and cold. It falls on the couch and on Lily and on her book and her pencil. Lily is wet and her book is wet and her pencil is wet. She is sad. + +She runs to her mom and dad. They see the hole and the water and Lily and her book and her pencil. They are sorry. They hug Lily and dry her with a towel. They say they will fix the hole and get her a new book and a new pencil. They say they are proud of her for studying math. They say they love her. Lily is happy. +Lily was a furry cat who liked to play in the sun. She had a friend, Ben, who was a flea. Ben lived on Lily's back and sometimes made her itch. But Lily did not mind, because Ben was nice and funny. + +One day, Lily saw a big dog in the park. The dog was barking and running after a ball. Lily wanted to join the fun, so she ran after the dog. Ben held on tight to Lily's fur. + +"Be careful, Lily!" Ben said. "The dog might not like you!" + +But Lily did not listen. She jumped on the dog and tried to catch the ball. The dog was angry and scared. He turned around and bit Lily's tail. Lily cried out in pain and ran away. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily said. "That dog was mean!" + +"I told you to be careful, Lily!" Ben said. "You should not strike other animals. They might strike back!" + +Lily felt sorry for what she did. She learned her lesson. She said sorry to the dog and to Ben. She decided to play with other cats instead. Ben was happy that Lily was safe and smart. He gave her a hug and a tickle. Lily smiled and purred. They were still friends. +Tim and Sue are friends who live next door to each other. They like to play in the garden and pretend they are chefs. They have a toy pan and some plastic food that they cook on a big rock. + +One day, they see a new family moving into the big house across the street. The family has a big car, a lot of boxes, and a dog. Tim and Sue wonder who they are and what they have. + +"Maybe they are wealthy," Tim says. "Maybe they have a lot of toys and candy and books." + +"Maybe they are nice," Sue says. "Maybe they want to play with us and share their things." + +They decide to go and say hello to the new family. They take their toy pan and some plastic food with them. They walk across the street and knock on the door. A woman opens the door and smiles at them. + +"Hello, who are you?" she asks. + +"We are Tim and Sue," Tim says. "We live next door. We are chefs. We brought you some food." + +The woman nods and invites them in. She introduces them to her husband, her son, and her dog. They are called Anna, Ben, Leo, and Spot. They are very friendly and thank Tim and Sue for the food. + +"Would you like to see our house?" Anna asks. "We have a lot of rooms and a big backyard." + +Tim and Sue nod and follow Anna and Ben. They see a living room, a kitchen, a dining room, a bathroom, and a bedroom. They are all very big and bright and have a lot of things. + +"Wow, you have a lot of things," Tim says. "You must be wealthy." + +Anna and Ben laugh and say they are not wealthy, but they are happy. They say they moved from another city and they are glad to meet new friends. + +"Would you like to play with us?" Leo asks. He shows them his toys and his books. He has a lot of them, too. + +Tim and Sue nod and smile. They play with Leo and Spot in the backyard. They have a lot of fun. They forget about their toy pan and their plastic food. They are happy, too. +Tim and Lily were playing with their toy rockets in the garden. They liked to pretend they were astronauts and explore the stars. They had a big red rocket and a small blue rocket. They took turns to launch them in the air and catch them. + +"Look, Lily, I can make my rocket fly very high!" Tim said. He threw his red rocket with all his strength. It soared into the sky and disappeared behind a cloud. + +"Wow, Tim, you are very clever!" Lily said. She clapped her hands and smiled. She wanted to try too. She picked up her blue rocket and threw it as hard as she could. But her rocket did not fly very high. It flew over the fence and landed in the neighbor's garden. + +"Oh no, Lily, you lost your rocket!" Tim said. He ran to the fence and looked over. He saw the neighbor's dog, a big and angry dog, running towards the blue rocket. The dog barked and snarled. It grabbed the rocket in its mouth and shook it. + +"Help, Tim, the dog has my rocket!" Lily said. She was scared and sad. She liked her blue rocket very much. She did not want the dog to break it. + +"Stay here, Lily, I have an idea!" Tim said. He was brave and smart. He ran back to the house and got a biscuit from the kitchen. He came back to the fence and waved the biscuit at the dog. The dog saw the biscuit and dropped the rocket. It ran to the fence and wagged its tail. + +"Good dog, good dog, here is a biscuit for you!" Tim said. He threw the biscuit over the fence and the dog caught it. It ate the biscuit and licked its lips. It forgot about the rocket. + +"Quick, Lily, get your rocket!" Tim said. He lifted Lily over the fence and helped her get her blue rocket. It was a bit dirty and wet, but it was not broken. Lily hugged her rocket and thanked Tim. + +"Thank you, Tim, you are the best brother ever!" Lily said. She kissed Tim on the cheek and smiled. + +"You are welcome, Lily, you are the best sister ever!" Tim said. He hugged Lily and smiled. + +They climbed back over the fence and ran to their mother. She was watching them from the window. She was proud of them. They behaved very well and solved their problem. They shared their toy rockets and played happily. They were clever and kind. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a kite. They take turns to kick the ball and fly the kite. + +One day, a new girl comes to the park. Her name is Mia. She has a bike, but no ball or kite. She looks sad. Lila and Ben see her and want to help. + +"Hi, Mia. Do you want to play with us?" Lila asks. + +"Yes, please. I have no friends here yet." Mia says. + +"We can be your friends. You can use our ball and kite. We can share." Ben says. + +"Thank you. That is very kind of you. Can I offer you a ride on my bike?" Mia says. + +"Sure. That sounds fun. We are grateful for your offer." Lila says. + +Lila and Ben take turns to ride on Mia's bike. Mia takes turns to kick the ball and fly the kite. They have a lot of fun. They laugh and smile. They become good friends. They are happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is black and brown. It has sharp teeth and a loud bark. + +"Look, a dog!" Tom says. "Let's go and pet it." + +"No, Tom, don't!" Sam says. "The dog might bite you. It is not our dog. We don't know if it is nice or mean." + +But Tom is ignorant. He does not listen to Sam. He runs to the dog. He wants to touch its fur. + +The dog does not like Tom. It growls and snaps at him. Tom is scared. He screams and runs away. The dog chases him. + +"Help, help!" Tom cries. "The dog is after me!" + +Sam runs to Tom. He grabs his hand. He pulls him to a safe place. The dog stops and goes away. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Sam asks. "Did the dog hurt you?" + +Tom is shaking. He has a scratch on his arm. He is sorry. + +"I'm okay, Sam," he says. "But I was stupid. I should have listened to you. You were right. The dog was not nice. It was mean." + +Sam hugs Tom. He is glad that Tom is okay. + +"It's okay, Tom," he says. "You made a mistake. But you learned from it. Next time, you will be more careful. And we will still be friends." + +Tom smiles. He is happy. He has a good friend in Sam. + +The end. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play pirates in the backyard. They have a big box that they pretend is a ship. They also have a map that shows where the treasure is. The treasure is a bag of candy that their mom hid for them. + +One day, they are playing pirates and following the map. They dig in the dirt with their shovels. They find the treasure under a big rock. They are very happy and excited. They open the bag and see many colorful candies. + +"Wow, look at all the treasure!" Tom says. "We are rich pirates!" + +"Yes, we are!" Sam says. "Let's eat some now and save some for later." + +They each take a candy and put it in their mouth. It is sweet and yummy. They smile at each other. + +But then, they hear a loud yell. It is their mom. She is angry. + +"Tom! Sam! What are you doing? You made a big mess in the backyard! And you ate the candy that was for your birthday party! Come here right now!" + +Tom and Sam look at each other. They are scared. They drop the bag of treasure and run to their mom. They say they are sorry. They hope she will not be too mad at them. They still love playing pirates, but they learn to ask before they dig and eat. +Anna and Ben went to the doctor with their mom. They had a cold and a cough. The doctor was nice and gave them some candy. He also said he wanted to look inside their chests with a special machine. He called it an x-ray. + +"What is an x-ray?" Anna asked. + +"It is a machine that makes a picture of your bones and your lungs. It does not hurt, it just makes a beep sound. You have to stand still and hold your breath for a few seconds," the doctor explained. + +"Can I see the picture?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, you can. Come with me to this room and I will show you," the doctor said. + +Anna and Ben followed the doctor to another room. There was a big screen on the wall. The doctor put a small card in a slot and pressed a button. The screen lit up with a black and white image. + +"Wow, is that me?" Anna said. + +"Yes, that is you. And this is Ben. Do you see these white parts? Those are your bones. And these dark parts? Those are your lungs. They help you breathe. Your lungs are a little bit icy because of the cold. That is why you cough. But don't worry, they will get better soon," the doctor said. + +"Icy lungs? That sounds funny. Can I make snowballs with them?" Ben joked. + +"No, you can't. You have to keep them warm and drink lots of water and juice. And take this medicine twice a day. It will help you feel better," the doctor said. + +"Thank you, doctor. You are very smart and kind," Anna and Ben said. + +"You are very welcome. And you are very brave and curious. I hope you get well soon. And remember, x-rays are not toys. They are only for doctors to use," the doctor said. + +Anna and Ben nodded and smiled. They hugged their mom and said goodbye to the doctor. They learned a new word today: x-ray. And they saw their icy lungs. They thought it was very cool. But they also wanted to get warm and cozy. They went home and had some soup and crackers. And they slept well that night. +Ben and Lily are playing with blocks. They want to make a big tower. They add more and more blocks to the tower. They are happy. + +But then, they see a hole in the tower. The hole is big and makes the tower weak. Ben and Lily are sad. + +"How can we fix the hole?" Ben asks. + +"We need more blocks," Lily says. + +But they have no more blocks. They look around and see a bucket. The bucket has sand and shells inside. + +"Maybe we can use the sand and shells to fill the hole," Ben says. + +"That's a good idea," Lily says. + +They take the bucket and pour some sand and shells into the hole. The hole becomes smaller and the tower becomes stronger. Ben and Lily are happy again. + +They add more sand and shells to the tower. They make it look pretty and colorful. They are proud of their tower. + +"Look, we made a great tower!" Ben says. + +"Yes, we did. And we fixed the hole. That was important," Lily says. + +They hug and smile. They love playing with blocks. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and shapes to make on her paper. She was drawing a big tree with green leaves and brown bark. She wanted to complete her picture with a squirrel on a branch. + +She looked for her brown crayon, but she could not find it. She searched in her box, on the floor, and under the table. She asked her mom and dad, but they did not know where it was. She felt upset. She could not draw her squirrel without her brown crayon. + +She started to cry. She did not want to draw anything else. She wanted to complete her picture with a squirrel. Then, she heard a noise from the window. She looked up and saw a real squirrel on the tree outside. It had a brown crayon in its mouth. It had taken her crayon! + +Lily ran to the window and tapped on the glass. She said, "Hey, squirrel, give me back my crayon! That is mine!" The squirrel looked at her and tilted its head. It did not understand her. It thought the crayon was a nut. It started to nibble on it. + +Lily was very angry. She opened the window and shouted, "Stop! That is not a nut! That is my crayon!" The squirrel was scared. It dropped the crayon and ran away. Lily grabbed the crayon and closed the window. She was happy. She had her brown crayon back. + +She went back to her paper and finished her picture. She drew a squirrel on a branch with her brown crayon. She smiled. She liked her picture. She showed it to her mom and dad. They said, "Wow, Lily, that is a beautiful picture! You did a great job!" Lily felt proud. She had completed her picture with a squirrel. +Lily liked to play with her robot. It was big and shiny and had many buttons. She could make it talk and walk and dance. But there was one button she could not press. It was red and had a lock on it. Lily wanted to know what it did. + +One day, when her mom was busy, Lily found a key in a drawer. It was small and silver and had a star on it. Lily wondered if it could unlock the red button. She ran to her robot and put the key in the lock. She turned it and heard a click. She pressed the red button. + +Suddenly, her robot changed. It grew wings and a tail and horns. It made a loud roar and flew out of the window. Lily was scared and amazed. She had unlocked a mysterious dragon robot. She did not know where it went or what it would do. She hoped it would come back and play with her. She also hoped her mom would not be angry. +Tommy liked to help his mom with the dishes. He would put the dirty plates and cups in the dishwasher and press the button to make it start. He felt very proud of himself. + +One day, Tommy saw a sign on the dishwasher that said "Do not touch". He wondered what it meant. He thought maybe it was a game. He wanted to play with the sign. He pulled it off the dishwasher and stuck it on his shirt. + +He ran to show his mom. He said, "Look, mom, I have a sign!" He smiled and pointed to his chest. + +But his mom did not smile. She looked very angry. She said, "Tommy, that sign was there for a reason. The dishwasher is broken. It can leak water and make a big mess. You should not have touched it. You could have hurt yourself or the kitchen." + +Tommy felt very embarrassed. He did not know the sign was important. He did not mean to make his mom angry. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I did not know. I just wanted to play." + +His mom sighed. She said, "It's okay, Tommy. I know you did not know. But you have to be careful with things you don't understand. And you have to listen to the signs. They are there to help you and keep you safe." + +She hugged Tommy and took the sign from his shirt. She put it back on the dishwasher. She said, "Let's go and read a book together. Maybe we can learn some new words." + +Tommy nodded. He felt better. He said, "Okay, mom. I love you." + +He took his mom's hand and they went to the living room. He hoped the dishwasher would be fixed soon. He still liked to help his mom with the dishes. +Anna was happy. Today was her birthday. She had a yellow dress and a yellow cake. She wanted to share her cake with her friends. She asked her mom, "Can I walk to the park and play with my friends?" + +Mom said, "Yes, you can. But be careful and come back soon. I have a surprise for you." + +Anna said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." She put on her shoes and her hat. She took a big piece of cake in a box. She walked to the park. She saw her friends. They were playing on the swings and the slide. They saw Anna and they said, "Hi, Anna. What do you have in the box?" + +Anna said, "It is my birthday. I have cake for you. Do you want some?" + +Her friends said, "Yes, please. Happy birthday, Anna. You are very nice. We have a gift for you, too." + +They gave Anna a big hug and a card. The card had a picture of a flower and a heart. It said, "Happy birthday, Anna. You are our best friend. We love you." + +Anna was very happy. She opened the box and shared the cake with her friends. They ate the cake and sang a song. They played and laughed. Anna had a lot of fun. She said, "Thank you, friends. You are the best. I love you, too." + +She looked at the sky. It was getting dark. She said, "I have to go home now. Mom has a surprise for me. Bye, friends. See you tomorrow." + +She walked back home. She saw mom waiting for her. Mom said, "Happy birthday, Anna. I have a surprise for you. Come and see." + +She took Anna to the backyard. There was a big balloon. It was yellow. It had Anna's name on it. Mom said, "This is for you, Anna. You can fly with the balloon and see the stars." + +Anna was very surprised. She said, "Wow, mom. This is amazing. Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love you." + +She hugged mom and climbed into the balloon. Mom said, "Have a good time, Anna. But don't go too far. I will be here for you." + +Anna said, "Okay, mom. I will be back soon. I love you." She waved to mom and flew with the balloon. She saw the stars and the moon. They were bright and beautiful. She felt happy and free. She said, "This is the best birthday ever." +Lily and Ben are twins. They love to play with their toys. But they do not like to clean up. They leave their toys everywhere in the house. + +One day, Mom says, "Lily and Ben, it is time to clean up your toys. You have too many toys. We need to give some away to other kids who do not have toys." + +Lily and Ben do not want to give away their toys. They say, "No, Mom, we love our toys. We want to keep them all." + +Mom says, "You cannot keep them all. You have to share. And you have to clean up. If you clean up your toys, you can make a wish. I will give you a star sticker for each toy you put away. When you have ten star stickers, you can make a wish." + +Lily and Ben think about it. They like star stickers. They like to make wishes. They wonder what they can wish for. Maybe they can wish for more toys. Or a big cake. Or a puppy. + +They decide to clean up their toys. They work together. They put their toys in boxes and bags. They give some toys to Mom. Mom gives them star stickers. They count their star stickers. They have ten. + +They say, "Mom, we have ten star stickers. Can we make a wish now?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can. What do you wish for?" + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They smile. They say, "We wish for a hug from Mom. We love you, Mom." + +Mom is happy. She hugs them. She says, "I love you, too, Lily and Ben. You are very good and clean. You made a very nice wish." +Ben and Lily were walking with their mom and dad to the mill. They liked to see the big wheel that turned the water and made the flour. They also liked to smell the bread that the miller baked in his oven. + +"Can we have some bread, please?" Ben asked. He was hungry and wanted to eat. + +"Maybe later, sweetie," mom said. "First we have to say hello to the miller and his dog." + +They reached the mill and saw the miller and his dog waiting for them. The dog was big and brown and had a wagging tail. He ran to Ben and Lily and licked their faces. + +"Hello, friends!" the miller said. "Do you recognize my dog? His name is Spot." + +"Yes, we do!" Lily said. "He is very nice and soft. Can we pet him?" + +"Of course you can," the miller said. "He likes you very much. Do you want to see how I make the flour and the bread?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben and Lily said. They followed the miller and his dog inside the mill. They saw the big wheel, the sacks of grain, the millstones, and the oven. They learned how the miller turned the grain into flour and then into dough and then into bread. + +"Wow, that's amazing!" Ben said. "Can we help you?" + +"Sure, why not?" the miller said. "You can help me knead the dough and shape it into loaves. Then we can put them in the oven and wait for them to bake." + +Ben and Lily were happy to help the miller. They had fun playing with the dough and making different shapes. They also watched the bread rise and turn golden in the oven. They could smell the delicious aroma of the bread. + +"Are you hungry?" the miller asked. "The bread is ready. You can have some if you like." + +"Yes, please!" Ben and Lily said. They thanked the miller and his dog and took a bite of the warm bread. It was soft and tasty and filled their tummies. + +They shared some bread with their mom and dad, who also thanked the miller and his dog. They said goodbye and walked back home. They were happy and full and sleepy. They had a nice day at the mill. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. But it was getting late and they were feeling sleepy. + +"Let's pass the cars to each other," Ben said. "It's more fun that way." + +"Okay," Lily agreed. She picked up a red car and threw it to Ben. He caught it and threw it back to her. They did this for a while, laughing and cheering. + +But then Lily threw the car too hard and it flew up in the air. It hit the ceiling and made a loud bang. The car fell down and landed on Ben's head. + +"Ow!" Ben cried. He rubbed his head and frowned. "That hurt, Lily!" + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily said. She ran to him and hugged him. "I didn't mean to hit you. Are you okay?" + +Ben nodded. He hugged her back. "I'm okay, Lily. It was an accident. Don't worry." + +They looked at the car on the floor. It had a dent on the roof and a scratch on the door. + +"Maybe we should stop playing with the cars," Lily said. "They are too noisy and dangerous." + +"Maybe we should go to bed," Ben said. "We are too sleepy and clumsy." + +They agreed. They put the cars away and went to their room. They brushed their teeth and put on their pajamas. They climbed into their beds and said good night to each other. + +They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They dreamed of cars and ceilings and hugs. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Lily went first. She slid down fast and laughed. Ben followed her. He slid down faster and shouted. + +"Look, Lily, a bear!" Ben said. He pointed to a big brown animal near the trees. Lily looked and saw the bear too. It was walking slowly and sniffing the air. + +"Is it a nice bear?" Lily asked. She felt scared. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is hungry. We should go away," Ben said. He took Lily's hand and they ran to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, there is a bear in the park!" Ben said. + +"A bear? Where?" Mom asked. She looked around and saw the bear too. It was coming closer to the slide. + +"Quick, kids, get in the car!" Mom said. She opened the door and helped Lily and Ben inside. She closed the door and locked it. + +The bear reached the slide and climbed on it. It slid down slowly and growled. It saw the car and walked to it. It scratched the door and tried to open it. But it could not. It gave up and walked away. + +Lily and Ben watched the bear leave. They hugged their mom and felt safe. + +The end. +Lily and Tom are friends. They love to play games. Today they play a game with a ball. They throw the ball to each other and try to catch it. + +"Who can catch the ball more times?" Lily asks. + +"Let's see. I am strong and fast. I can win!" Tom says. + +They start to play. Lily throws the ball to Tom. Tom catches it. He throws it back to Lily. Lily misses it. The ball rolls away. + +"Oh no! I lost the ball!" Lily says. + +They run after the ball. They see a big dog. The dog has the ball in its mouth. The dog is happy. It wags its tail. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Tom says. + +He tries to get the ball from the dog. The dog growls. It does not want to give the ball. + +"Be careful, Tom! The dog is big and strong. It can hurt you!" Lily says. + +She has an idea. She finds a stick. She shows the stick to the dog. + +"Look, dog! A stick! Do you want to play with the stick?" Lily says. + +The dog looks at the stick. It likes the stick. It drops the ball and runs to the stick. Lily picks up the ball. + +"Good job, Lily! You are smart and brave. You saved the ball!" Tom says. + +They hug each other. They are happy. They love their ball. They love their game. They love their friend. They love the dog too. They play with the dog and the stick and the ball. They have fun. They all win. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to make noises and pretend they were drivers. They drove their cars on the floor, on the sofa, and on the table. + +One day, Tom found a new car in his toy box. It was big and shiny and had a button on the side. Tom pushed the button and the car made a loud sound. It was a police car with a siren and a light. Tom was very happy. He wanted to show Lily his new car. + +"Look, Lily, look!" Tom said. "I have a new car. It is a police car. It is unusual. Do you want to play with it?" + +Lily looked at Tom's car. She liked it too. She wanted to play with it. But she did not want to share. She reached out her hand and grabbed the car from Tom. + +"Give it back, Lily, give it back!" Tom shouted. "It is my car. You have your own cars. This is not fair!" + +Lily did not listen. She held the car tightly and ran away. Tom ran after her. He was angry and sad. He wanted his car back. + +They ran around the room, bumping into things and making a mess. They did not see Mom coming in. Mom saw them and was not happy. She told them to stop and come to her. + +"What are you doing, Tom and Lily?" Mom asked. "Why are you fighting over a toy? Why are you making so much noise?" + +Tom and Lily stopped and looked at Mom. They were scared. They knew they were in trouble. + +"Lily took my car, Mom," Tom said. "It is my new car. It is a police car. It is unusual. She did not ask. She just took it." + +Mom looked at Lily. Lily looked down. She knew she was wrong. She felt sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Lily said. "I'm sorry, Mom. I liked the car. I wanted to play with it. But I should have asked. I should have shared. Here, you can have it back." + +Lily gave the car back to Tom. Tom took it and smiled. He was happy to have his car back. He was also happy that Lily was sorry. + +"Thank you, Lily," Tom said. "I'm sorry I shouted at you. Do you want to play with the car? We can take turns. We can be drivers together." + +Lily smiled too. She was happy that Tom forgave her. She liked the car. She liked to play with Tom. + +"OK, Tom," Lily said. "Let's play with the car. We can be drivers together. We can be friends." + +Mom smiled too. She was happy that Tom and Lily made up. She hugged them and kissed them. + +"That's very good, Tom and Lily," Mom said. "I'm proud of you. You learned to share and to say sorry. You are good drivers and good friends. Now, let's clean up this mess and then we can have a snack." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They helped Mom clean up the room. They put their cars back in the toy box. They kept the police car out. They played with it nicely. They had fun. They were happy. +Tom and Mia love to play with their toys. They have cars, dolls, blocks and books. But their favorite toy is a big red fly. A fly is a thing that can go up in the air and make a loud noise. Tom and Mia like to pretend that they are pilots and zoom around the room with their fly. + +One day, they were playing with their fly when they heard a knock on the door. It was their friend Sam. Sam wanted to play with them. He saw their fly and said, "Wow, that is a cool fly! Can I try it?" + +Tom and Mia said, "Sure, you can play with us. But you have to be gentle with the fly. It is very special and we don't want it to break." + +Sam nodded and took the fly. He pushed a button and the fly started to make a noise. He lifted it up and made it go fast around the room. He said, "This is fun! Look how fast I can zoom!" + +But he was not gentle with the fly. He made it go too fast and too close to the wall. He did not see the lamp on the table. He crashed the fly into the lamp and the lamp fell down and broke. The fly also broke and stopped making noise. + +Tom and Mia were very sad and angry. They said, "Sam, you broke our fly and our lamp! You were not gentle with the fly. You were very bad!" + +Sam felt sorry and scared. He said, "I'm sorry, Tom and Mia. I did not mean to break your fly and your lamp. I was just having fun. Please don't be mad at me." + +Tom and Mia looked at Sam and saw that he was sorry. They decided to forgive him. They said, "It's okay, Sam. We are still your friends. But next time, you have to be gentle with our toys. And you have to help us clean up the mess." + +Sam nodded and said, "Thank you, Tom and Mia. You are very nice. I will help you clean up and I will be gentle with your toys. And maybe we can fix your fly and make it zoom again." + +They hugged and smiled and started to clean up the mess. They hoped that their mom and dad would not be too mad at them. They still loved their fly and wanted to play with it again. +Lily did not like haircuts. She thought they were scary and loud. She did not want to go to the salon with her mom. She wanted to stay home and play with her toys. + +"Come on, Lily, it's time to go," her mom said. "You need a haircut. Your hair is too long and messy." + +"No, no, no!" Lily cried. "I don't want a haircut! I like my hair!" + +Her mom picked her up and put her in the car. Lily was sad and angry. She did not talk to her mom on the way. She looked out the window and saw the trees and the houses and the cars. + +They arrived at the salon. Lily saw the chairs and the mirrors and the scissors and the combs. She felt scared. She clung to her mom's hand. + +"Hello, Lily, I'm Sue," a lady said. "I'm going to give you a haircut. Don't worry, it won't hurt. It will be fun." + +Lily did not think it would be fun. She shook her head and hid behind her mom. + +"Please, Lily, be brave," her mom said. "It will be over soon. You will look beautiful." + +Lily did not want to look beautiful. She wanted to look like herself. She did not want to change. + +Sue smiled and gave Lily a sticker. She said, "Look, Lily, this is a princess sticker. Do you like princesses?" + +Lily liked princesses. She liked their dresses and their crowns and their castles. She took the sticker and looked at it. + +"See, Lily, princesses have haircuts too," Sue said. "They have nice and neat hair. Do you want to have nice and neat hair like a princess?" + +Lily thought about it. She liked her hair, but she also liked princesses. She wondered how she would look like a princess. + +"Okay," she said softly. "I will try a haircut." + +Sue was happy. She said, "Good girl, Lily. Come, sit on this chair. I will be gentle. You can hold your mom's hand if you want." + +Lily sat on the chair. She held her mom's hand. She felt the cape around her neck. She saw herself in the mirror. She saw Sue pick up the scissors. + +She closed her eyes. She heard the snip, snip, snip of the scissors. She felt the hair fall on the cape. She felt the comb brush her hair. She felt the spray wet her hair. + +She opened her eyes. She saw herself in the mirror. She saw her hair. It was shorter and smoother and shinier. It looked different. + +She looked at her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "Wow, Lily, you look amazing. You look like a princess." + +Lily looked at Sue. Sue smiled and said, "You did great, Lily. You were very brave. How do you like your haircut?" + +Lily touched her hair. She felt the softness and the lightness. She felt the sticker on her shirt. She felt the smile on her face. + +She liked her haircut. She liked how she looked. She liked how she felt. + +She said, "Thank you, Sue. I like my haircut. I feel like a princess." + +She became happy. She gave Sue a hug. She gave her mom a hug. She gave herself a hug. + +She left the salon with her mom. She waved goodbye to Sue. She looked at the sky and the sun and the birds. + +She felt the wind in her hair. She felt the joy in her heart. She felt the princess in her soul. +Tom and Lily liked to go to the library with their mom. They loved to look at books with many pictures and colors. Sometimes they read the books together, and sometimes they read them alone. + +One day, they saw a big book with a shiny cover. It had many stories about animals and magic. They both wanted to read it, but there was only one copy. They started to pull the book from each other. + +"Give me the book, it's mine!" Tom shouted. + +"No, it's mine, I saw it first!" Lily yelled. + +They pulled so hard that the book split in two. The pages flew everywhere. The librarian came and saw the mess. She was very angry. + +"What did you do? You ruined the book!" she said. "Now you have to pay for it, and you can't borrow any more books for a month!" + +Tom and Lily felt very sorry. They wished they had shared the book instead of fighting. They learned that being greedy and selfish can make you lose what you want. They said sorry to the librarian and to each other. They promised to be more careful and kind with the books and with each other. +One day, a boy named Tom went to the park with his mom. He saw a big tree with many flowers. He wanted to smell them and see the bees. He ran to the tree and said, "Mom, look at the bees! They are so busy and make honey!" + +Mom said, "Be careful, Tom. The bees live in a hive in the tree. They do not like it when you get too close. They might sting you and it will hurt." + +Tom did not listen to Mom. He reached for a flower and touched a bee. The bee was angry and stung Tom on his hand. Tom cried out, "Ow, ow, ow! It hurts, Mom! Help me!" + +Mom ran to Tom and took him away from the tree. She hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. You met a bad bee. Let me see your hand. I have some ice and cream to make it better." + +Tom looked at his hand and saw a red bump. He felt sad and sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I was silly and did not listen to you. I will not touch the bees again. Can we go home now?" + +Mom said, "Yes, Tom. We can go home now. You learned a lesson today. The bees are good, but they need their space. Next time, we can watch them from far away and say hello. They might say hello back with a buzz." + +Tom nodded and smiled. He said, "Okay, Mom. I like the bees, but I do not want to meet them again. I want to meet a butterfly instead. They are pretty and do not sting." + +Mom said, "That sounds like a good idea, Tom. Maybe we can find a butterfly tomorrow. Now, let's go home and have some honey and toast. That will make you feel better." + +Tom said, "Yes, Mom. I love honey and toast. And I love you, Mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Tom." +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play and share toys. One day, they went to the park with their moms. There was a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. Lily and Max had a lot of fun. + +"Look, Max, there is a man with a cart. He has waffles!" Lily said. She loved waffles. They were sweet and yummy. + +"Let's go and get some, Lily. Maybe our moms will let us have one," Max said. He also liked waffles. They smelled good and were warm. + +They ran to the man with the cart. He was tall and had a hat. He smiled at them and said, "Hello, little ones. Do you want a waffle?" + +"Yes, please, mister. We love waffles," Lily and Max said together. They hoped their moms would not be mad. + +"OK, then. Here you go. One waffle for each of you. Enjoy," the man said. He gave them two waffles. They looked delicious. + +"Thank you, mister. You are very nice," Lily and Max said. They took the waffles and started to eat them. + +They were so happy. They danced and sang. They did not see their moms coming. They did not hear them calling. They did not notice the big dog that was watching them. + +The dog was hungry. He smelled the waffles. He wanted them. He ran to Lily and Max. He barked and jumped. He snatched the waffles from their hands. He ate them in one bite. + +Lily and Max were scared. They cried and screamed. They dropped their waffles. They ran to their moms. They hugged them tight. + +The man with the cart was sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, little ones. I did not know the dog was here. He was very bad. Do you want another waffle?" + +But Lily and Max did not want another waffle. They did not want to dance or sing. They did not want to play. They wanted to go home. They had a bad day. +Tommy and Lily were playing with their crayons and paper. They liked to draw animals and flowers and cars. Tommy had a big eraser that he used to fix his mistakes. Lily wanted to use it too, but Tommy did not want to share. + +"Please, Tommy, can I have your eraser?" Lily asked. "I need to erase this line. It is too long." + +"No, Lily, this is my eraser. You have your own. Go away!" Tommy said. He held the eraser close to his chest. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She thought Tommy was being naughty and mean. She decided to play a trick on him. She waited until Tommy was not looking. Then she grabbed his eraser and ran away. + +"Hey, give that back!" Tommy shouted. He saw Lily running to the other side of the room. He got up and chased her. + +Lily was faster than Tommy. She ran around the table and the chair and the sofa. She laughed and stuck out her tongue. She held the eraser high in the air. + +Tommy was getting tired and frustrated. He wanted his eraser back. He saw Lily hop on the bed. He followed her and tried to catch her. But Lily was too quick. She hopped off the bed and onto the floor. She dropped the eraser by accident. + +Tommy saw his chance. He dived for the eraser. But he was too late. The eraser bounced on the floor and rolled under the closet. + +"Oh no!" Tommy and Lily said together. They looked at the closet. It was dark and dusty. They did not like to go there. + +They looked at each other. They felt sorry for what they had done. They realized they had been naughty and silly. They hugged and said sorry. + +"Let's get the eraser together," Tommy said. + +"Okay, Tommy, let's do that," Lily said. + +They held hands and walked to the closet. They bent down and reached for the eraser. They pulled it out and smiled. + +They went back to their paper and crayons. They decided to share the eraser and draw together. They were happy and friendly again. +Tom and Mia like to play in the sand near the water. They make castles and dig holes and look for shells. Sometimes they see fish and crabs and starfish in the water. They are careful not to go too deep. + +One day, they see something big and gray in the water. It has a fin and a tail and many teeth. It is a shark! Tom and Mia are scared. They run to their mom and dad and tell them what they saw. + +"Mom, dad, there is a shark in the water! It is scary!" Tom says. + +"A shark? Are you sure?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, we saw it! It was big and gray and had a fin and a tail and many teeth!" Mia says. + +Mom and dad look at the water. They do not see the shark. They think Tom and Mia are playing a game or have a big imagination. + +"Tom, Mia, there is no shark in the water. It is safe to play. Maybe you saw a dolphin or a seal. They are friendly and not scary." Dad says. + +"No, dad, it was a shark! We are not lying!" Tom says. + +"Come on, let's go back to the sand. We can make a shark out of sand and pretend to chase it away." Mia says. + +Tom and Mia follow Mia's idea. They make a big shark out of sand and give it eyes and teeth and a fin. They seat on the sand and pretend to be brave and fight the shark. They laugh and have fun. They forget about the real shark in the water. They do not see it swim away. +Tim and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to pretend they were cops and robbers. Tim was the cop and Lily was the robber. Tim had a toy gun and Lily had a toy bag of money. + +"Stop, robber! You are under arrest!" Tim shouted, pointing his gun at Lily. + +"No, you can't catch me! I have the money!" Lily said, running away from Tim. + +Tim chased Lily around the couch and the table. He tried to grab her, but she was too fast. She ran to the door and opened it. + +"Ha ha, I'm free! You can't prevent me from escaping!" Lily said, laughing. + +But as soon as she stepped outside, she saw a big man in a blue uniform. He had a badge and a real gun. He was a real cop. + +"Hello, little girl. What are you doing with that bag of money?" the cop asked, looking at Lily. + +Lily was scared. She dropped the bag and hid behind the door. + +"I'm sorry, sir. We were just playing. This is not real money. It's just paper. Please don't take me to jail!" Lily said, crying. + +The cop smiled. He picked up the bag and looked inside. He saw that it was indeed just paper. + +"Don't worry, little girl. I'm not going to take you to jail. But you should be careful when you play outside. It's not safe to run away from your home. Where is your mom or dad?" the cop asked, kindly. + +Lily pointed to the living room. The cop walked inside and saw Tim. He was still holding his toy gun. + +"Hello, little boy. Are you the cop in this game?" the cop asked, friendly. + +Tim nodded. He was shy. He put down his gun. + +"Yes, sir. I'm the cop. And she's the robber. But we're not real. We're just playing. We're friends." Tim said, softly. + +The cop nodded. He understood. He remembered when he was a kid and played the same game. + +"I see. Well, it's good to have fun and use your imagination. But you should also follow some rules. Don't run away from your home. Don't point your gun at anyone. And don't take things that are not yours. Do you understand?" the cop said, gently. + +Tim and Lily nodded. They understood. They wanted to be good and normal. + +"Yes, sir. We understand. We're sorry. We won't do it again." Tim and Lily said, together. + +The cop smiled. He gave them back their toys and their bag of paper. He told them to have fun and be safe. He said goodbye and left. + +Tim and Lily hugged each other. They were happy and relieved. They thanked the cop and waved at him. They decided to play a different game. A game that was not about cops and robbers. A game that was more normal. +Sara likes to fold paper. She can make many shapes with paper. She can make a hat, a boat, a bird, and a flower. She likes to give her paper shapes to her friends and family. + +One day, Sara finds a big and shiny paper in her mom's drawer. It is gold and red and has many lines on it. Sara thinks it is very pretty. She wants to fold it and make something special. + +She tries to fold the paper, but it is hard. The paper is thick and stiff. The lines do not match. Sara gets angry and sad. She tears the paper in half. + +Mom hears Sara cry. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the torn paper and the paper shapes. She knows the paper is special. It is a frame for a picture of Sara and her dad. Mom is not happy. + +She hugs Sara and tells her not to cry. She says she is sorry for leaving the paper in the drawer. She says she loves Sara and her paper shapes. She says they can fix the frame together. + +They take some tape and glue and stick the paper back together. They smooth the edges and make it look nice. They put the picture of Sara and her dad in the frame. They hang it on the wall. + +Sara looks at the frame. She thinks it is beautiful. She sees her dad's smile and her mom's eyes. She feels happy and proud. She says thank you to mom. She says she loves her and dad. + +Mom smiles and kisses Sara. She says she loves her too. She says she is very clever and graceful. She says she can fold paper like no one else. She says she is her little star. +Sara liked to play with her purple pot. She used it to make pretend soup and cake. She put water and leaves and flowers in it and stirred with a big spoon. She was very happy with her purple pot. + +But Tom did not like Sara's purple pot. He thought it was silly and boring. He liked to play with his red truck and his blue ball. He liked to zoom and bounce and crash. He did not like to pretend. He liked to tease Sara and make her cry. + +One day, Tom saw Sara playing with her purple pot in the garden. He ran over and grabbed it from her. He said, "This is not a pot, this is a hat!" He put it on his head and laughed. Sara was very sad and angry. She said, "Give it back, that is mine!" But Tom did not listen. He ran away with the purple pot on his head. + +Sara chased after him, but he was too fast. He ran across the street and into the park. He saw a big slide and climbed up. He said, "Look at me, I have a purple hat!" He slid down and laughed. But he did not see the big puddle at the bottom of the slide. He landed in the water and got wet. The purple pot fell off his head and broke into pieces. Tom was very shocked and sad. He said, "Oh no, my hat!" + +Sara caught up with him and saw the broken pot. She said, "That is not a hat, that is a pot! And you broke it!" She was very mad and did not want to play with Tom anymore. She said, "You are a bad boy, you are a mean boy, you are a tease!" She turned around and walked away. Tom felt very sorry and wished he had not teased Sara. He wished he had been nice to her and played with her purple pot. He learned a lesson that day. He learned not to tease and not to break. He learned to share and to care. He learned to be a good friend. +Lily and Max are playing in the park. They see a big bin with many colorful things inside. They want to see what they are. + +"Look, Max, there are papers and cans and bottles. They have many colors. Can we take them?" Lily asks. + +"No, Lily, we cannot. They are trash. They are dirty and smelly. We should not touch them." Max says. + +"But they are so pretty. Maybe we can make something with them. Like a hat or a necklace or a picture." Lily says. + +Lily and Max decide to take some of the colorful things from the bin. They put them in a bag and run to a bench. They start to make their crafts. + +But then a man comes and sees them. He is angry. He works in the park. He says, "Hey, you two, what are you doing? You are making a mess. You are taking the trash. You should not do that. It is bad for the park and for you. Put them back in the bin now." + +Lily and Max are scared. They say, "Sorry, sir, we did not know. We just wanted to play. We thought they were pretty." + +The man says, "I know, but they are not toys. They are waste. They can hurt you or the animals or the plants. You should only play with safe things. And you should always keep the park clean. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Max nod. They say, "Yes, sir, we understand. We are sorry. We will put them back in the bin." + +They do as the man says. They put the colorful things back in the bin. They say goodbye to the man and thank him. They learn their lesson. They decide to play with something else. They find a ball and a kite. They have fun. They are happy. +Tim and his dog Spot like to go for walks in the park. Tim has a leash for Spot, so he does not run away. One day, the leash breaks when Spot sees a squirrel. Spot runs after the squirrel, and Tim runs after Spot. + +"Spot, come back!" Tim yells. "Bad dog!" + +Spot does not listen. He chases the squirrel up a high tree. Tim cannot reach him. He is scared and sad. He does not want to lose his dog. + +A man sees Tim and Spot. He has a ladder and a tool box. He is a repair man. He helps Tim get Spot down from the tree. + +"Thank you, sir!" Tim says. "You are very kind." + +"No problem, son," the man says. "Here, let me repair your leash. It is easy to fix." + +The man uses his tools to fix the leash. He gives it back to Tim. Tim puts it on Spot. He hugs his dog and says sorry. + +"Good boy, Spot," Tim says. "I love you. Let's go home." + +The end. +Tom and Lily were playing pirates in the garden. They had a big box of dress-up clothes and a map that led to a treasure. Tom put on a hat with a feather and a coat with shiny buttons. Lily wore a scarf on her head and a skirt with stripes. + +"Arrr, matey, are you ready to find the treasure?" Tom asked Lily. + +"Yes, captain, let's go!" Lily said. They followed the map to a big tree and dug under it with their shovels. They found a small chest and opened it. Inside, there were shiny coins, colorful beads, and a bottle of hot sauce. + +"Wow, look at all the treasure!" Lily said. She picked up a coin and put it in her pocket. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Tom said. He grabbed the coin from Lily and put it in his pocket. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. She pulled the coin from Tom and put it in her pocket. + +They started to fight over the coin and the other treasures. They pulled and pushed and shouted at each other. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom said. She came out of the house and saw them fighting. She took the chest and the map from them. "You can't play pirates if you can't share. And you can't have this hot sauce. It's too spicy for you. It will make your mouth hurt." + +"But Mom, we found the treasure!" Tom and Lily said. + +"It's not real treasure, it's just pretend. And pretend things are more fun when you play nicely with each other. Why don't you apologize and try again?" Mom said. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other and felt sorry. They said sorry and hugged each other. + +"Can we have the treasure back, please?" Tom asked. + +"Only if you promise to share and be kind," Mom said. + +"We promise, Mom," Lily said. + +Mom gave them the chest and the map back. They thanked her and went back to the garden. They decided to split the treasure equally and use the hot sauce as a pretend potion. They had fun playing pirates and sharing their treasure. +Tom and Mia like to play with their dinosaur toys. They have big dinosaurs and small dinosaurs, green dinosaurs and red dinosaurs. They make noises like roar and stomp and pretend they are in the jungle. + +One day, they find a new dinosaur toy in the toy box. It is very wide and has a long neck and a long tail. It is yellow and brown and has spots on its skin. Tom and Mia think it is very pretty and want to play with it. + +"Can I go first?" Tom asks. He likes to be the leader and tell stories. + +"No, I want to go first!" Mia says. She likes to be the explorer and find new things. + +They start to argue and pull the dinosaur toy. The dinosaur toy does not like it and makes a loud noise. It is not a toy, it is a real dinosaur! + +Tom and Mia are very surprised and scared. They let go of the dinosaur and run away. The dinosaur looks at them and smiles. It is not a mean dinosaur, it is a friendly dinosaur. It wants to play with them. + +"Come back, little ones!" the dinosaur says. "I will not hurt you. I am lonely and need friends. Will you play with me?" + +Tom and Mia stop and look at the dinosaur. They see that it is not angry, it is sad. They feel sorry for the dinosaur and decide to give it a chance. + +"Okay, we will play with you," Tom says. "But you have to be gentle and share. What is your name?" + +"My name is Spot," the dinosaur says. "Thank you for being nice to me. What are your names?" + +"I am Tom and this is Mia," Tom says. "We like dinosaurs. Do you want to join our jungle game?" + +"Yes, please!" Spot says. "That sounds like fun. Can I be the leader?" + +Tom and Mia look at each other and nod. They think Spot is a good leader and a good friend. They go back to the toy box and pick their dinosaur toys. They follow Spot to the jungle and play together. They have a lot of fun and forget their argument. They are happy. +Sara and Tom like to play in the forest. They look for animals and flowers and mushrooms. One day, they find a big mushroom with red dots. Sara wants to pick it, but Tom says no. + +"That is a fairy mushroom," he says. "Fairies live under it. If you pick it, they will be angry." + +Sara does not believe him. She thinks he is making it up. She reaches for the mushroom, but Tom pulls her back. + +"Look," he says. "There is a fairy. She is coming out of the mushroom." + +Sara and Tom see a tiny girl with wings and a dress. She has a crown of flowers on her head. She looks at Sara and Tom with a frown. She says something, but they cannot hear her. + +"She is deaf," Tom says. "She cannot hear us. We have to bow to her. That is how we say sorry." + +Tom bows to the fairy. He hopes she will forgive them. Sara bows too, but she is still curious. She wants to touch the fairy. She reaches out her hand, but the fairy flies away. + +"Bye, fairy," Tom says. "We are sorry. We will not touch your mushroom." + +Sara and Tom go back to their home. They tell their mom about the fairy. She smiles and hugs them. + +"That is a wonderful story," she says. "But remember, do not pick mushrooms in the forest. Some of them are bad for you." + +Sara and Tom nod. They are happy. They have seen a fairy. They hope to see her again. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a carrot nose. They give him a name. They call him Bob. + +"Bob is our friend," Lily says. "He is very nice and cold." + +"Yes, he is," Tom says. "But he needs something more. He needs eyes and a mouth." + +Tom runs to the house. He gets two buttons and some salt. He comes back to the snowman. He puts the buttons on his face. He makes a smile with the salt. + +"Look, Lily," Tom says. "Now Bob can see and talk. He is happy." + +Lily looks at the snowman. She likes his smile. She thinks the salt looks tasty. She wants to try it. She reaches for the snowman's mouth. + +"Stop, Lily," Tom says. "That is not food. That is salt. It is bad for you. It will make you sick." + +But Lily does not listen. She is curious. She takes some salt in her hand. She puts it in her mouth. + +"Yuck!" Lily says. "This is not tasty. This is bitter and ouchy. It hurts my tongue." + +She spits out the salt. She makes a face. She starts to cry. + +Tom feels sorry for Lily. He hugs her. He helps her wipe her mouth. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom says. "I should have told you before. Salt is not for eating. It is for making snowmen smile." + +Lily stops crying. She hugs Tom back. She smiles. + +"It's okay, Tom," Lily says. "I learned my lesson. Salt is not tasty. It is for Bob. He likes it." + +They look at the snowman. He still has his smile. He seems to wink at them. + +"Bob is a good friend," Lily says. "He is very nice and cold. And he has a funny smile." + +"Yes, he is," Tom says. "And he has a funny name. Bob." + +They laugh. They play with Bob. They have fun in the snow. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to help their mom and dad with chores. Today, they want to get the mail from the mailbox. The mailbox is at the end of the driveway, near the road. + +"Can we get the mail, mom?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. The road is busy. Hold hands and look both ways," mom says. + +Anna and Ben nod and run to the mailbox. They open the little door and see a lot of letters and a big package. The package is for dad. It is from his work. + +"Wow, this is heavy!" Ben says. He tries to lift the package, but it is too hard. + +"Let me help you," Anna says. She grabs the other side of the package. Together, they manage to pull it out of the mailbox. + +"Good job, twins!" mom says. She comes to meet them and takes the package and the letters. "This is very nice of you. Dad will be happy to see his package." + +Anna and Ben smile. They are proud of themselves. They like to help and they like to get the mail. +Lily and Ben were twins who lived in a big city. They liked to explore new places and play with their toys. One day, they saw a big red bus that looked very unique. It had pictures of animals and flowers on it. + +"Wow, look at that bus!" Lily said. "It is so pretty and different. Can we go inside?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it is not for us. Maybe it is for someone else." + +But Lily was curious and did not listen to Ben. She ran to the bus and opened the door. She saw many seats and windows and a big wheel. She climbed on a seat and pretended to drive the bus. + +"Beep beep! I am a bus driver!" she shouted. "Come on, Ben, join me!" + +Ben was scared and did not want to go inside. He saw a man in a blue uniform walking towards the bus. He looked angry and had a badge on his chest. + +"Hey, you!" the man yelled. "What are you doing in my bus? This is not a toy, this is a special bus for the zoo. You are not allowed to touch it. Get out of there right now!" + +Lily heard the man and felt scared too. She jumped off the seat and ran to Ben. The man followed them and grabbed their arms. + +"You are very naughty children," he said. "You could have broken something or hurt yourself. I am going to punish you. I am going to take you to your parents and tell them what you did. They will be very angry with you." + +Lily and Ben started to cry. They wished they had not gone inside the bus. They wished they had listened to Ben. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to respect other people's things and not to be too curious. They learned that some things are not for playing, even if they look unique. +Ben and Sam are best friends. They like to play in the park. They have a race every day. They run from the slide to the swings and back. They count to three and then go. + +One day, Ben falls down and hurts his knee. He cries and Sam stops. Sam runs back to Ben and helps him up. He says, "Are you okay, Ben? Do you want to go home?" + +Ben shakes his head. He says, "No, I want to finish the race. I am tough. You are tough too, Sam. We are tough friends." + +Sam smiles and says, "Okay, Ben. Let's finish the race. But be careful. Don't fall again." + +They hold hands and run to the swings and back. They are both happy. They hug and say, "We did it! We are the best racers!" + +They go to the bench and sit with their moms. They drink juice and eat cookies. They talk about their race and their memory. They say, "We will always remember this day. We are tough friends forever." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys in the park. One day, they see a big red wagon. It has four wheels and a long rope. Lily and Ben want to ride in the wagon. + +"Can we share the wagon?" Lily asks Ben. + +"Yes, we can. You sit in the wagon and I pull the rope. Then we switch," Ben says. + +Lily and Ben smile. They are happy to share. Lily climbs in the wagon and Ben pulls the rope. They go around the park. They see birds, flowers and trees. They have fun. + +After a while, Ben says, "It's my turn to sit in the wagon. You pull the rope." + +Lily nods. She gets out of the wagon and Ben gets in. She takes the rope and pulls the wagon. But the wagon is heavy. Lily has to pull hard. She gets tired. + +"Ben, the wagon is heavy. Can you help me pull?" Lily asks. + +"No, I don't want to. You pull. I sit," Ben says. + +Lily feels sad. Ben is not nice. He does not share. He does not help. Lily stops pulling. She lets go of the rope. The wagon rolls down the hill. Ben screams. He falls out of the wagon. He gets dirty. + +Lily runs to Ben. She sees that he is not hurt. But he is covered in mud. He cries. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. Are you okay?" Lily asks. + +Ben looks at Lily. He sees that she is clean. He feels sorry. He says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was mean. I did not share. I did not help. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily smiles. She says, "Yes, I forgive you. But next time, we have to share and help. That's what friends do." + +Ben nods. He says, "You're right. That's what friends do. Thank you, Lily. You're a good friend." + +Lily and Ben hug. They are friends again. They learn a lesson. Sharing and helping are good. Being mean and selfish are bad. They go home. They wash the mud off. They are clean and happy. The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big brown dog. The dog has a chain around his neck. He looks sad. + +"Hello, dog," Lily says. "Why are you sad?" + +The dog does not answer. He just looks at Lily and Ben with big eyes. + +"Maybe he is lonely," Ben says. "Maybe he wants to play with us." + +Lily and Ben go closer to the dog. They are not afraid. They are kind. They touch the dog's fur. It is soft and warm. The dog wags his tail. He likes Lily and Ben. + +"Can we play with you, dog?" Lily asks. "We can throw a ball for you. Or we can run with you. Or we can give you a hug." + +The dog barks. He sounds happy. He nods his head. He wants to play with Lily and Ben. + +Lily and Ben smile. They are happy too. They find a ball and throw it for the dog. The dog runs after the ball. He catches it and brings it back. He drops it at Lily and Ben's feet. He wants them to throw it again. + +They play for a long time. They have fun. The dog is not sad anymore. He is happy. He has new friends. Lily and Ben are happy too. They have a new friend. They love the big brown dog. And the big brown dog loves them. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play in the woods. She had a big brother, Tom, who always warned her to stay away from the old house. He said it was dangerous and scary. But Lily was curious and foolish. She wanted to see what was inside the old house. + +One day, when Tom was at school, Lily sneaked out of her home and ran to the woods. She found the old house and opened the door. It was dark and dusty. She saw a big chest in the corner. She wondered what was in it. She walked to the chest and lifted the lid. + +Suddenly, a loud roar came from the chest. A big, hairy monster jumped out and grabbed Lily. It had sharp teeth and claws. It was angry and hungry. Lily screamed and tried to run away, but it was too late. The monster bit her and dragged her into the chest. The lid slammed shut. + +Tom came home from school and looked for Lily. He saw her footprints in the woods and followed them. He reached the old house and heard a muffled cry from the chest. He ran to the chest and opened the lid. He saw the monster and Lily. Lily was hurt and bleeding. She looked at Tom and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I should have listened to you." Then she closed her eyes and stopped breathing. + +Tom was sad and angry. He tried to fight the monster, but it was too strong. It pushed him away and closed the lid. Tom ran back to his home and told his parents what happened. They called the police and the hunters, but they could not find the monster or the chest. They only found Lily's shoe and a drop of blood. + +The moral of the story is: listen to your elders and don't go to dangerous places. Curiosity can kill you. +Lila and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lila had a rubber duck that squeaked when she squeezed it. Ben had a toy car that made noises and flashed lights when he pushed a button. + +"Look at my car, Lila!" Ben said. "It goes vroom vroom and blink blink!" + +Lila looked at Ben's car and smiled. She liked the bright colors and the sounds. She squeezed her duck and made it squeak. + +"Look at my duck, Ben!" Lila said. "It goes quack quack and is soft and yellow!" + +Ben looked at Lila's duck and frowned. He did not like the duck. He thought it was boring and silly. He wanted Lila to play with his car. + +"Your duck is no fun, Lila!" Ben said. "Give me your duck and you can have my car!" + +Lila did not want to give Ben her duck. She loved her duck and hugged it tight. She did not want Ben's car. She thought it was loud and scary. + +"No, Ben!" Lila said. "I want to keep my duck! You keep your car!" + +Ben was angry. He reached for Lila's duck and tried to take it from her. Lila pulled back and cried. + +"Stop, Ben!" Lila said. "You are hurting me and my duck!" + +Mom heard Lila and Ben fighting and came to the living room. She saw Ben and Lila tugging on the duck and heard them yelling. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asked. She was confused and worried. + +Ben and Lila stopped and looked at Mom. They both blinked and let go of the duck. They felt ashamed and sorry. + +"We were playing with our toys, Mom," Ben said. "But I wanted Lila's duck and she wanted my car." + +"And we did not want to share, Mom," Lila said. "But we made each other sad and mad." + +Mom nodded and picked up the duck and the car. She gave them back to Lila and Ben. + +"I see," Mom said. "You both have nice toys, but you also have to be nice to each other. Sharing is caring, remember?" + +Lila and Ben nodded. They knew Mom was right. They looked at each other and smiled. + +"Sorry, Lila," Ben said. "Your duck is cute and fun. Can I play with it for a little while?" + +"Sorry, Ben," Lila said. "Your car is cool and fun. Can I play with it for a little while?" + +"Sure, Lila," Ben said. "And sure, Ben," Lila said. + +They swapped their toys and hugged. Mom smiled and gave them a kiss. + +"That's better," Mom said. "Now you can play together and have fun." + +Lila and Ben played with their toys and with each other. They made noises and blinked and squeaked. They were happy and friendly. Mom watched them and was proud. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They also had a big box that they used to make a maze for their cars. They cut holes in the box and taped some paper tubes inside. They made the maze very interesting, with twists and turns and dead ends. + +One day, they decided to display their maze to their mom and dad. They invited them to their room and showed them their cars and their maze. They said, "Look, mom and dad, this is our maze. We made it ourselves. It is very interesting. Do you want to see how our cars go through it?" + +Mom and dad smiled and said, "Yes, we do. Your maze looks very impressive. How do you play with it?" + +Ben and Lily explained, "We take turns to pick a car and put it in the maze. Then we try to find the way out. Sometimes we get stuck and have to go back. Sometimes we find a shortcut. Sometimes we bump into each other. It is very fun." + +Mom and dad said, "That sounds very fun. Can we try it too?" + +Ben and Lily said, "Sure, you can. But be careful, the maze is tricky. You might get lost." + +Mom and dad picked a car each and put it in the maze. They followed the paper tubes and tried to find the exit. They had fun, but they also got confused. They went in circles and crossed paths. They could not find the way out. + +Ben and Lily watched them and giggled. They knew the maze very well. They knew a secret. There was a hidden door in the box that led to the outside. They had made it for themselves, in case they got bored. They decided to help their mom and dad. They said, "Mom, dad, we have a surprise for you. Follow our voices and we will show you the way out." + +Mom and dad listened and followed their voices. They reached the hidden door and saw Ben and Lily waiting for them. They said, "Wow, you tricked us. You made a secret door. That was very clever." + +Ben and Lily said, "Thank you. We hope you liked our maze. We had fun making it and playing with it. Do you want to play again?" + +Mom and dad said, "Yes, we do. But this time, we want to know the secret too." +Tom and Sue are playing in the school. They like to run and jump and make noise. They see a big desk in the corner. It is old and brown and has many papers on it. + +"Let's go and see the desk," Tom says. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +"OK," Sue says. "But be careful. The desk looks dead. It may break." + +They go to the desk and look at the papers. They see letters and numbers and pictures. They do not understand them. They are bored. + +"Let's do something else," Sue says. "This is not fun." + +"Wait," Tom says. "I have an idea. Let's spring on the desk. It will make a loud sound." + +He jumps on the desk and starts to bounce. Sue joins him. They laugh and shout. The desk creaks and cracks. + +"Stop!" a voice says. "What are you doing?" + +They look and see the teacher. She is angry. She has a red face and a big stick. + +"Get off the desk!" she says. "You are naughty. You are breaking the desk. It is not a toy. It is for work." + +Tom and Sue are scared. They jump off the desk and run away. They do not want to play with the desk anymore. They think it is dead and mean. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play at the beach. They make sand castles and look for shells. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big boat on the sea. Tom says, "Look, a boat! Let's go and see it!" Mia says, "No, it's too far. We can't swim there. It's not safe." + +Tom and Mia disagree. Tom wants to go to the boat. Mia wants to stay on the beach. They start to argue. They get angry. + +"Fine, I'll go by myself!" Tom says. He runs to the water and jumps in. He tries to swim to the boat. But the water is deep and cold. He gets scared. + +"Mia, help!" Tom cries. He can't swim back. He needs help. + +Mia hears Tom. She is worried. She runs to the water and calls for help. She sees a lifeguard. She tells him, "My friend is in the water. He can't swim. He needs help!" + +The lifeguard hears Mia. He grabs a float and swims to Tom. He pulls Tom out of the water and brings him to the beach. He checks if Tom is okay. + +Tom is wet and cold. He is sorry. He says, "Mia, I'm sorry. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. You are a good friend." + +Mia is happy. She says, "Tom, I'm sorry too. I was angry. I should have been nicer to you. You are a good friend." + +Tom and Mia hug. They are friends again. They thank the lifeguard. They promise to be careful and stay on the beach. They play and have fun. +Ben and Lily were playing hide and seek in the house. Ben was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran to the living room and looked for a good spot to hide. She saw a big chair with a blanket on it. She thought it was a perfect place to hide. She crawled under the blanket and stayed very quiet. + +Ben counted to ten and then shouted, "Ready or not, here I come!" He started to search for Lily in the house. He looked in the kitchen, the bathroom, the bedroom, but he could not find her. He went to the living room and saw the big chair with the blanket on it. He thought Lily might be hiding there. He walked to the chair and lifted the blanket. + +"Found you!" he said. But he did not see Lily. He saw a smelly old sock. He made a face and dropped the blanket. "Yuck! What is this?" he said. + +Lily heard Ben and giggled. She was not under the blanket. She was behind the chair. She had tricked Ben. She jumped out from behind the chair and said, "Surprise! You did not find me. I win!" + +Ben was surprised and laughed. He said, "You are very clever, Lily. You fooled me. But this sock is very smelly. Who put it here?" + +Lily said, "I don't know. Maybe it is Daddy's. He always leaves his socks everywhere." + +Ben said, "Let's go and tell him to pick up his socks. They are too smelly to play with." + +Lily said, "OK. Let's go. But first, let's hide the sock under his pillow. He will get a big surprise when he goes to bed." + +Ben and Lily ran to Daddy's bedroom and hid the sock under his pillow. Then they went to find Daddy and tell him they had played a funny game. They hoped he would not be mad at them. They also hoped he would not smell the sock. +Sam and Mia were playing in the park with their dog, Rex. They liked to run and jump and slide and swing. Rex liked to chase and bark and fetch and roll. They were having a lot of fun. + +Then they saw an elderly man sitting on a bench. He had a leather hat and a leather jacket. He looked sad and lonely. Sam and Mia wanted to make him happy. + +"Hello, sir," Sam said. "Do you want to play with us and our dog?" + +The elderly man smiled and nodded. He liked children and dogs. He got up from the bench and walked with them. + +"What is your name?" Mia asked. + +"My name is Frank," the elderly man said. "And this is my leather hat and jacket. They are very old, but I like them. They keep me warm and dry." + +"Wow, they are nice," Mia said. "Can I touch them?" + +"Sure, you can," Frank said. He let Mia touch his leather hat and jacket. They felt smooth and soft. + +"Can I try them on?" Mia asked. + +Frank laughed and said, "Why not? They might be too big for you, but you can try." He took off his leather hat and jacket and gave them to Mia. + +Mia put on the leather hat and jacket. They were very big for her. The hat covered her eyes and the jacket dragged on the ground. She looked funny. + +Sam and Rex laughed. Mia laughed too. She turned around and around in the leather hat and jacket. She felt happy. + +Frank felt happy too. He was glad he met Sam and Mia and Rex. They made him feel less sad and lonely. He thanked them for playing with him. + +They hugged and said goodbye. They promised to come back and play again. They waved and smiled as they left. + +The end. +Lily and Max were friends. They liked to play with crayons and draw pictures. One day, they found a big box of crayons in the closet. They were very happy and took out many colors. + +"Let's draw a rainbow!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Max said. + +They started to draw on a big piece of paper. They used red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. They made a beautiful rainbow. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" Lily said. + +"Let's dance under the rainbow!" Max said. + +They put the paper on the floor and started to dance. They jumped and spun and clapped. They had fun. + +But they did not see the cat. The cat was lazy and sleepy. He did not like the noise. He woke up and saw the paper. He thought it was a toy. He ran to the paper and scratched it. He tore the rainbow into pieces. + +"Hey, stop!" Lily said. + +"Bad cat!" Max said. + +But it was too late. The rainbow was gone. Lily and Max were sad. They cried. The cat did not care. He went back to sleep. The end. +Daisy was a clumsy girl who liked to play in the garden. She often tripped over stones and fell on the grass. One day, she saw a big butterfly with many colors. She wanted to catch it and see it up close. + +She ran after the butterfly, but she did not watch where she was going. She bumped into a flower pot and knocked it over. The pot broke and the dirt spilled on the ground. Daisy also fell and scraped her knee. She started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she wailed. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to see what happened. She saw the mess and the butterfly flying away. She also saw Daisy's knee bleeding. + +"Oh, Daisy, what did you do?" she asked. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to catch the butterfly, but I was clumsy. I broke the pot and hurt my knee," Daisy sobbed. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Daisy. Accidents happen. But you have to be more careful next time. Come on, let's go inside and wipe your knee. I have a band-aid with a flower on it. Do you like flowers?" + +"Yes, mom. I like flowers. Especially daisies. They are pretty and white and yellow," Daisy said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Well, then, I have a surprise for you. After we wipe your knee, I will show you something in the kitchen. I made you a cake with daisies on it. It's for your birthday. Happy birthday, Daisy!" + +Daisy's eyes lit up and she forgot about her pain. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love you and I love daisies and I love cake!" + +They went inside and wiped Daisy's knee. Then they ate the cake and sang happy birthday. Daisy was happy and felt better. She still liked butterflies, but she decided to watch them from a distance. She did not want to be clumsy again. +Sam and Mia liked to play hide and seek in the town. They ran and hid behind houses, trees and cars. They laughed and shouted when they found each other. + +One day, they saw a big hill near the town. It was very high and green. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go to the hill!" Sam said. + +"OK, but we have to be back soon. Mom and Dad will be worried." Mia said. + +They ran to the hill and started to climb. It was hard and steep, but they were brave and strong. They reached the top and looked around. They saw a big lake with ducks and fish. They saw a forest with birds and squirrels. They saw a field with flowers and butterflies. + +"Wow, this is so pretty!" Mia said. + +"Look, there is a boat on the lake. Let's go and see it!" Sam said. + +They ran down the hill and to the lake. They found the boat and got in. It was small and wooden. It had a paddle and a rope. They pushed the boat into the water and started to paddle. + +"This is fun!" Sam said. + +"Look, there is a duck. Quack, quack!" Mia said. + +They paddled around the lake and saw many things. They forgot about the time and the town. They were having too much fun. + +But then, something bad happened. The rope that tied the boat to the shore broke. The boat started to drift away from the land. The wind blew and the water moved. The boat went faster and faster. + +"Help! Help!" Sam and Mia cried. + +They tried to paddle back, but it was too hard. They were scared and sad. They looked for the town, but they could not see it. It seemed to vanish behind the hill. + +"Where is the town? Where is Mom and Dad?" Mia asked. + +"I don't know. I'm sorry. I wish we never came here." Sam said. + +They hugged each other and hoped someone would find them. They missed their home and their family. They learned a lesson. They should never go too far from the town. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find bugs and stones. They had a small tool that helped them dig. It was a shiny spoon that Ben's mom gave them. + +One day, they saw a big house next to the garden. It had a high fence and a gate. They wondered who lived there. They heard a loud bark from behind the fence. It was a dog. It sounded angry and scary. + +"Whoa, what is that?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know, maybe a monster," Lily said. + +They wanted to see the dog, but they were afraid. They decided to peek through the gate. They saw a big, black dog with a collar. It had sharp teeth and a long tongue. It saw them and ran towards the gate. It barked louder and louder. + +"Run, run!" Ben shouted. + +They dropped their tool and ran away. They hid behind a tree. They were shaking and crying. + +"Are you okay, kids?" a voice asked. + +They looked up and saw a man. He was wearing a suit and a hat. He had a smile and a beard. He was holding the dog's leash. + +"Who are you?" Lily asked. + +"I'm Mr. Brown. I live in the big house. This is my dog, Rex. He's not a monster, he's just playful. He won't hurt you," the man said. + +He knelt down and petted the dog. The dog wagged his tail and licked his face. + +"See, he's friendly. Do you want to pet him?" the man asked. + +Ben and Lily were still scared, but they were curious. They slowly came out of their hiding place. They touched the dog's fur. It was soft and warm. The dog licked their hands. + +"He's nice," Ben said. + +"He's cute," Lily said. + +They smiled and laughed. They felt better. + +"I'm sorry he scared you. He just likes to say hello. He doesn't get many visitors. I'm very wealthy, but I'm also very lonely. Do you want to come inside and have some cookies?" the man asked. + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They nodded. + +"Okay, but we have to get our tool first. It's our favorite," Ben said. + +"Sure, no problem. Let's go get it. And maybe you can show me what you dig in the garden. I like bugs and stones too," the man said. + +They walked together to the gate. They picked up their tool. They followed the man and the dog to the big house. They became friends. They were happy. +Lila and Sam love to visit the zoo. They like to see the animals and learn their names. Today, they are very excited because they are going to see the pandas. Pandas are big and black and white and eat bamboo. + +They follow their mom and dad to the panda enclosure. There, they see two pandas sitting on a platform. One panda is holding a baby panda in its arms. The baby panda is very cute and small. Lila and Sam want to touch it, but their mom says no. + +"Shh, be calm," their mom says. "The pandas are very shy and need quiet. If we are loud, they might get scared and run away." + +Lila and Sam nod and watch the pandas with big eyes. They see the baby panda wiggle and squeak. The big panda looks at it and kisses its head. Then, it releases the baby panda and lets it crawl on the platform. The baby panda explores and nibbles on some bamboo. + +"Look, mom, the baby panda is free!" Lila says. + +"Yes, it is," their mom says. "The big panda is letting it learn and play. That's how pandas grow and become strong." + +Lila and Sam smile and clap their hands. They think the pandas are very smart and sweet. They wave goodbye to the pandas and thank them for letting them watch. They hope to see them again soon. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to look at the birds and the flowers. They saw a big black bird with a shiny beak. It was a raven. + +"Look, a raven!" Lila said. "It is so pretty!" + +"Yes, it is," Tom said. "But it is also smart. It can remember things and talk." + +"Really?" Lila asked. "Can it talk to us?" + +Tom nodded. He had a cracker in his pocket. He took it out and broke it in half. He gave one piece to Lila and kept the other. He walked towards the raven and said, "Hello, raven. Do you want a cracker?" + +The raven looked at Tom and tilted its head. It said, "Hello, boy. Yes, I want a cracker." + +Tom smiled and threw the cracker to the raven. The raven caught it in its beak and ate it. It said, "Thank you, boy. That was good." + +"You're welcome, raven," Tom said. "Can you say my name? My name is Tom." + +The raven nodded and said, "Tom. Tom. Tom." + +Tom clapped his hands and laughed. He said, "Wow, you are smart, raven. Can you say Lila's name? She is my friend. She has a cracker too." + +The raven looked at Lila and said, "Lila. Lila. Lila." + +Lila smiled and waved at the raven. She said, "Hi, raven. You are nice. Do you want my cracker too?" + +The raven nodded and said, "Yes, please. I like crackers." + +Lila threw her cracker to the raven. The raven ate it and said, "Thank you, Lila. You are kind." + +"You're welcome, raven," Lila said. "Do you have a name?" + +The raven shook its head and said, "No, I don't. No one gave me a name." + +Lila and Tom felt sorry for the raven. They wanted to give it a name. They thought hard, but it was difficult. They could not think of a good name for the raven. + +"Can we call you Raven?" Lila asked. + +The raven shrugged and said, "I guess so. It is better than nothing." + +Lila and Tom nodded. They said, "OK, Raven. We are your friends. We will not forget you." + +The raven smiled and said, "Thank you, Lila and Tom. You are my friends too. I will not forget you either." +Tom and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big spider on a leaf. It was blue and shiny. + +"Wow, look at that spider!" Tom said. "It is so pretty and blue. Can I touch it?" + +Mia shook her head. "No, Tom, you can't touch it. It might bite you. Spiders have sharp teeth. And some spiders are bad. They can make you sick." + +Tom frowned. He wanted to touch the blue spider. He thought it looked friendly and soft. He moved his hand closer to the leaf. + +"Tom, no!" Mia shouted. "Stop! Don't touch it!" + +But Tom did not listen. He reached out his hand and tried to grab the spider. The spider saw Tom's hand and got scared. It jumped off the leaf and landed on Tom's arm. Tom felt a sting and screamed. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It bit me! It bit me!" Tom cried. He dropped the spider and rubbed his arm. It was red and swollen. + +Mia ran to Tom and hugged him. She was sorry for him. She called for their mom. Mom came and saw what happened. She took Tom inside and put some ice on his arm. She gave him a hug and a kiss. + +"Tom, you should listen to Mia. She was right. You should not touch spiders. They are not toys. They are wild animals. They can hurt you. Next time, be careful and look with your eyes, not with your hands. OK?" + +Tom nodded. He was still in pain, but he felt better. He learned his lesson. He said sorry to Mia and thanked her for helping him. He also said sorry to the blue spider. He hoped it was OK too. He decided to play with something else next time. Maybe a ball or a truck. +Lila and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big truck with a picture of a cone and a ball of cream on it. The truck makes a loud sound. "Ding ding ding!" Lila and Ben run to the truck. + +"Hello, kids. Do you want some cream?" the man in the truck asks. He has a big smile and a hat. + +"Yes, please!" Lila and Ben say. They each give the man a coin. The man gives them each a cone with a ball of cream on top. The cream is white and sweet and icy. Lila and Ben lick their cream. + +"Thank you, mister!" they say. + +"You're welcome. Enjoy your cream!" the man says. + +Lila and Ben walk to a bench. They sit and eat their cream. They are very happy. But then, a big dog comes. The dog is brown and furry and has a long tongue. The dog sees the cream. The dog wants the cream. + +The dog runs to Lila and Ben. He jumps and tries to catch the cream. Lila and Ben are scared. They hold their cones high. The dog barks and jumps. + +"Go away, dog!" Lila and Ben shout. "This is our cream!" + +But the dog does not listen. He jumps higher and higher. He catches Ben's cone in his mouth. He eats the cream and the cone. Ben is sad. He has no cream. + +"Bad dog!" Ben cries. + +Lila feels sorry for Ben. She has an idea. She breaks her cone in half. She gives half to Ben. + +"Here, Ben. You can have some of my cream," she says. + +Ben smiles. He takes the half cone. He licks the cream. + +"Thank you, Lila. You are a good friend," he says. + +Lila and Ben share the cream. They are happy again. The dog runs away. He looks for more cream. Lila and Ben finish their cream. They throw the cones in the bin. They hold hands and go back to play. They have had a fun day. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They made roads and bridges with blocks and books. They had fun zooming and honking their cars. + +One day, they saw a new car in the toy store. It was big and shiny and had lights and sounds. It looked like a real car. Ben and Lily wanted the car very much. They urged their mom to buy it for them. + +Mom looked at the car and saw the price. It was very high. She said, "Sorry, kids, this car is too expensive. We can't afford it. You have enough cars at home. Let's go." + +Ben and Lily were sad and angry. They did not want to leave the car. They cried and kicked and screamed. They made a big fuss. + +Mom was not happy. She said, "Stop it, kids. You are being naughty and rude. This is not how you ask for things. You have to be grateful and polite. If you don't calm down, we will go home without any toys." + +Ben and Lily did not listen. They kept making noise. They did not see the man who was watching them. He was not a good man. He had a plan. He wanted to take the car and run away. He thought the car was harmless. He did not know it had a secret. + +He waited for a moment when mom was busy. He grabbed the car and ran out of the store. He laughed and thought he was clever. But he was wrong. + +The car was not harmless. It was a spy car. It had a camera and a microphone and a tracker. It belonged to a secret agent who was on a mission. He had left the car in the store to fool the bad guys. He was watching everything from his van. + +He saw the man who took his car. He was not happy. He said, "Hey, that's my car. Give it back. You are in big trouble." + +He pressed a button and the car made a loud noise. It scared the man. He dropped the car and ran away. He was caught by the police. + +The secret agent got his car back. He thanked mom and Ben and Lily. He said, "You helped me catch a bad guy. You are very brave and smart. Here, take this as a reward." He gave them a small toy car that looked like his. It had lights and sounds too. + +Ben and Lily were happy and surprised. They said, "Wow, thank you. This is the best car ever. We are sorry we were naughty and rude. We learned our lesson. We don't need the big car. We have enough cars at home. Let's go." + +Mom was proud and relieved. She said, "You're welcome. I'm glad you're happy. You did a good thing today. You helped a secret agent. That's amazing. Let's go home and play with your new car." + +They went home and played with their new car. They had fun zooming and honking. They forgot about the big car. They were happy with what they had. +Lily likes to send letters to her grandma. She draws pictures of her toys, her dog and her friends. She writes her name and some words that she knows. She puts the letter in an envelope and looks for a stamp. + +She finds a stamp in her mom's desk. It has a flower on it. She thinks grandma will like it. She licks the stamp and sticks it on the envelope. But the stamp is too wet. It falls off the envelope and onto the floor. + +Lily is sad. She does not have another stamp. She asks her mom for help. Her mom smiles and gives her a new stamp. She shows her how to put it on the envelope without licking it. She says they can use a sponge to make it wet. + +Lily is happy. She thanks her mom and gives her a hug. She puts the envelope in the mailbox and waves to the mailman. She hopes grandma will get her letter soon. She wonders what grandma will send her back. +Ben and Lily are playing in their room. They have a big sheet and some chairs. They want to make a tent with the sheet. Ben says, "Let's put the sheet over the chairs. Then we can go inside and pretend we are camping." + +Lily nods and helps Ben. They spread the sheet over the chairs and make a tent. They crawl inside and sit on the floor. They have some toys and books with them. They are having fun. + +But then they hear their mom calling them. She says, "Ben, Lily, come here. It's time for lunch. You can play later." + +Ben and Lily do not want to stop playing. They like their tent. They say, "No, mom. We want to stay here. We are camping." + +Mom says, "You have to come now. You need to eat. You can play after lunch. I will allow you to keep your tent. But you have to come out now." + +Ben and Lily are not happy. They pout and whine. They do not want to leave their tent. They say, "No, mom. We want to play. We are not hungry." + +Mom says, "Don't be silly. You have to eat. You will be hurt if you don't eat. You will be hungry and tired. Come on, be good. I will give you a cookie if you come." + +Ben and Lily think about the cookie. They like cookies. They look at each other. They decide to come out of their tent. They say, "Okay, mom. We will come. But we want a cookie." + +Mom smiles and says, "Good. I'm glad you are listening. You can have a cookie. But first, you have to eat your lunch. Come on, let's go." + +Ben and Lily crawl out of their tent. They follow their mom to the kitchen. They eat their lunch and get a cookie. They are happy. They say, "Thank you, mom. You are nice. Can we play in our tent later?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can. But only if you clean up your room. You have to put away your toys and books. And you have to fold your sheet. Can you do that?" + +Ben and Lily nod and say, "Yes, mom. We can do that. We will clean up our room. And we will fold our sheet. Then we can play in our tent again." + +Mom says, "Good. I'm proud of you. You are good children. Now, enjoy your cookie and your tent. But don't forget to clean up later." + +Ben and Lily say, "We won't forget, mom. We love you. And we love our tent." They hug their mom and go back to their room. They eat their cookie and play in their tent. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But they also liked to explore. They saw a big tent with many people inside. They heard music and laughter. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe it is a party. Let's go and see," Tom said. + +They walked to the tent and peeked inside. They saw a lot of food, balloons, games and prizes. They also saw a clown. He was making funny faces and noises. He had a red nose, big shoes and a colorful suit. + +"Wow, this looks fun. Can we join?" Lily said. + +"I don't know. Maybe we need an invitation. Or maybe we need to pay," Tom said. + +They saw a sign that said "Welcome to the Charity Event". They did not know what that meant. They saw a lady at a table. She had a name tag that said "Anna". + +"Excuse me, miss. Can we play here?" Tom asked. + +Anna smiled and said, "Sure, you can. This is a charity event. That means we are raising money for a good cause. You can play any game you want for a small donation. Do you have any money?" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They did not have any money. They only had their toys. + +"We don't have money. We only have toys. Can we give you toys?" Lily asked. + +Anna looked at their toys. They had a ball, a doll, a car and a book. They were not new, but they were clean and harmless. + +"That's very kind of you. You can give me one toy each. Then you can play as much as you want. How does that sound?" Anna said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They gave Anna their toys. They thanked her and ran to the games. They had a lot of fun. They played with the clown, ate some cake, won some prizes and made some friends. They were happy. They managed to join the event and help a good cause. They learned that sharing is caring. +Lily loved to perform for her family. She liked to sing and dance and make funny faces. She always made her mommy and daddy laugh and clap. But sometimes, her baby brother Max did not like her show. He would cry and fuss and want attention. Lily felt angry and sad when Max ruined her fun. + +One day, Lily had a great idea. She decided to perform in the bathtub. She filled the tub with warm water and lots of bubbles. She put on her rubber duck hat and her snorkel. She was ready to be a star. She called her mommy and daddy to come and watch. + +"Look at me, look at me!" Lily shouted. "I am a duck, quack quack! I am a fish, blub blub! I am a mermaid, splash splash!" + +Mommy and daddy smiled and cheered. They thought Lily was very clever and cute. They took pictures and videos of her show. Lily felt happy and proud. + +But then, Max started to cry. He wanted to join Lily in the bathtub. He crawled to the bathroom and reached for the tub. He grabbed the snorkel and pulled it hard. Lily felt a tug and a pain. She lost her balance and slipped. She hit her head on the faucet and water went up her nose. She screamed and cried. + +Mommy and daddy rushed to help Lily. They lifted her out of the tub and wrapped her in a towel. They checked her head and nose. They said she was okay, but she needed a band-aid and a hug. They said they were sorry that Max spoiled her show. They said they loved her very much. + +Lily felt sore and scared. She did not want to perform anymore. She wanted to cuddle with mommy and daddy. She glared at Max, who was still crying. She said, "Bad Max, bad Max! No more show for you!" +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys in the park. Anna has a new bell. It is shiny and makes a loud sound. Ben wants to play with the bell too. + +"Can I have the bell, please?" Ben asks Anna. + +"No, it is mine!" Anna says. She is bossy. She does not like to share. + +Ben is sad. He does not have a toy. He sits on a bench and watches Anna. Anna rings the bell and laughs. + +A dog comes to the park. It is big and furry. It likes the sound of the bell. It runs to Anna and barks. + +"Go away, dog!" Anna says. She is scared. She drops the bell. + +The dog picks up the bell and runs away. Anna cries. She does not have the bell anymore. + +Ben sees what happens. He feels sorry for Anna. He goes to her and hugs her. + +"It is okay, Anna. I will help you find the bell," Ben says. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend," Anna says. She is not bossy anymore. She learns to share. +Sara and Ben like to pretend they are spies. They use their toys to make codes and gadgets. They write letters to each other with secret messages. They hide the letters under the sofa or in the closet. + +One day, Sara finds a letter that is not for her. It is for Ben, from Lily. Lily is a girl from their class. She has long hair and a charming smile. The letter says: "Dear Ben, I think you are very nice and smart. Do you want to play with me at recess? Please write back. Love, Lily." + +Sara feels angry and sad. She thinks Lily is trying to take Ben away from her. She does not want to share her best friend. She tears the letter into pieces and throws it in the trash. + +Ben comes home and looks for his letter. He knows Lily wrote to him, because she told him at school. He is curious and happy. He likes Lily, too. He thinks she is funny and kind. He wants to play with her and Sara. + +He cannot find his letter anywhere. He asks Sara if she saw it. Sara lies and says no. She hopes Ben will forget about Lily. + +But Ben does not forget. He keeps looking for his letter. He wonders why Lily did not write back. He feels confused and sad. He thinks Lily does not like him anymore. He does not want to play spy with Sara. He sits on his bed and cries. + +Sara hears Ben crying. She feels sorry and guilty. She knows she did a bad thing. She loves Ben, but she does not want to hurt him. She decides to tell him the truth. + +She goes to his room and hugs him. She says: "Ben, I'm sorry. I found your letter from Lily. I was jealous and angry. I tore it up and threw it away. It was wrong and mean. Please forgive me." + +Ben looks at Sara. He is surprised and hurt. He says: "Sara, why did you do that? Lily is my friend, too. You are my best friend, but you don't own me. You can't decide who I play with. That was not nice at all." + +Sara nods and cries. She says: "I know, I know. I was silly and selfish. I don't want to lose you. I want you to be happy. Can we still be friends?" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He loves Sara, too. He knows she made a mistake. He says: "Yes, we can still be friends. But you have to say sorry to Lily, too. And you have to let me play with her sometimes. OK?" + +Sara smiles and says: "OK, OK. I will say sorry to Lily. And I will play with her, too. Maybe we can all be spies together. What do you think?" + +Ben smiles and says: "I think that's a great idea. Come on, let's go write a new letter to Lily. And then we can pretend we are spies again. I love you, Sara." + +Sara says: "I love you, too, Ben." They hug and run to get their toys and paper. They are happy again. +Lily and Max were playing with their toy trains on the floor. They liked to make tracks with the wooden pieces and pretend they were going on adventures. Lily had a blue train and Max had a red one. + +"Look, my train is faster than yours!" Max said, making his train zoom along the track. + +"No, mine is faster!" Lily said, trying to catch up with him. + +They raced their trains around the track, laughing and having fun. But then, something appeared on the track. It was a small, fluffy kitten. It had black and white fur and big green eyes. It looked adorable. + +"Wow, a kitty!" Lily said, stopping her train. She reached out to pet the kitten, but it hissed and scratched her hand. "Ow, that hurts!" she cried. + +"Bad kitty!" Max said, angry. He picked up his train and threw it at the kitten, hoping to scare it away. But he missed and hit the track instead. The track broke into pieces and the trains fell to the floor. + +"Hey, what did you do?" Lily said, upset. She looked at the broken track and the trains. "You ruined our game!" + +"I'm sorry, I was trying to help you!" Max said, sorry. He looked at the kitten, who was hiding under the sofa. "It was the kitty's fault!" + +"No, it was not!" Lily said, shaking her head. "The kitty was just scared. You should not throw things at animals. That is mean!" + +Max realized he was wrong. He felt bad for hurting the kitten and breaking the track. He apologized to Lily and the kitten. He helped Lily fix the track and the trains. Then, he gently coaxed the kitten out of the sofa. He stroked its fur and spoke softly to it. The kitten purred and rubbed against his hand. + +"See, the kitty is nice!" Lily said, smiling. She joined Max and the kitten on the floor. They played with the trains and the kitten, taking turns to pet it and give it treats. They learned to be kind and gentle to animals. They also learned to share and forgive. They had a lot of fun. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to draw and color with crayons. One day, they go to the art room to play. They see a new boy sitting at a table. He has a big eraser in his hand. + +"Hi, what is your name?" Lily asks the new boy. + +"My name is Ben. I like to erase things," Ben says. + +"Can we play with you?" Sam asks. + +"Sure, you can play with me. Do you want to see my eraser?" Ben says. + +"Yes, please. Can you introduce us to your eraser?" Lily says. + +Ben smiles and holds up his eraser. "This is my eraser. His name is Bob. He can erase anything. Watch!" Ben says. He draws a circle on a paper and then erases it with Bob. + +"Wow, that is cool!" Sam says. + +"Can I try?" Lily asks. + +"Okay, but be careful. Bob is hungry. He likes to eat crayons," Ben says. + +Lily takes Bob and draws a star on a paper. She tries to erase it, but Bob does not move. She looks at Bob and sees that he has a crayon in his mouth. + +"Oh no, Bob ate my crayon!" Lily says. + +"Sorry, Lily. I told you he was hungry. Here, you can have another crayon," Ben says. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are nice. Can we be friends?" Lily says. + +"Of course, we can be friends. And Bob can be friends with your erasers, too," Ben says. + +Lily and Sam smile. They give Ben a hug. They play with Ben and Bob and their erasers. They have fun in the art room. +Tom likes to swim in the pool. He has a big pin that he can blow air into. The pin becomes a ball that floats on the water. Tom likes to throw the ball and catch it with his hands. + +One day, Tom sees a new boy in the pool. The boy has a pin too, but his pin is different. His pin has a face and a tail. It looks like a fish. Tom thinks the boy's pin is not normal. He wants to see it better. + +Tom swims to the boy and says hello. The boy says hello back. He tells Tom that his pin is a toy fish. He says he likes fish and he likes to swim like a fish. He asks Tom if he wants to play with his pin. + +Tom is curious. He says yes. The boy gives Tom his pin and shows him how to make it swim in the water. Tom tries it and he likes it. He thinks the pin is fun and the boy is nice. He does not care if the pin is not normal. He is happy to make a new friend. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to watch films on the big TV. One day, they see a new film on the shelf. It has a picture of a big cat and a small mouse. Lily is curious. She wants to watch the film. + +"Can we watch this film, please?" she asks Mom. + +Mom looks at the film. She says, "This film is not for you. It is too scary. It has loud noises and mean animals. You will not like it." + +But Lily does not listen. She demands, "I want to watch it! I want to watch it now!" + +Ben does not want to watch the film. He is afraid of the big cat and the small mouse. He says, "No, Lily. Mom is right. This film is not for us. Let's watch something else. Something fun and nice." + +But Lily does not listen. She grabs the film and runs to the big TV. She puts the film in the player. She presses the button. The film starts. + +Lily and Ben sit on the couch. They watch the film. The big cat chases the small mouse. The small mouse runs and hides. The big cat roars and scratches. The small mouse squeaks and traps. The film is loud and fast. Lily and Ben are scared. They cover their eyes and ears. + +They do not like the film. They wish they had listened to Mom. They want to watch something else. Something fun and nice. They turn off the film. They run to Mom. They hug her and say, "Sorry, Mom. You were right. This film is not for us. Can we watch something else, please?" + +Mom smiles and hugs them back. She says, "Of course, my loves. Let's watch something else. Something fun and nice. How about a film with a big dog and a small bird?" + +Lily and Ben nod and smile. They like the sound of that film. They follow Mom to the big TV. They watch the film with the big dog and the small bird. The big dog is friendly and gentle. The small bird is clever and brave. The film is funny and sweet. Lily and Ben are happy. They enjoy the film. They learn a lesson. They listen to Mom. +Tom and Sue like to play in the garden. They see many bugs that fly and crawl. Tom likes to catch the bugs and put them in a jar. Sue likes to watch the bugs and let them go. + +One day, Tom finds a big bug with wings and a red tail. He thinks it is pretty and he wants to keep it. He puts the bug in his jar and runs to show Sue. + +"Look, Sue, I have a new bug! It is red and shiny and it has wings!" Tom says. + +Sue looks at the bug and feels scared. She knows that the bug is not a bug, but a wasp. A wasp can sting and hurt. She tells Tom to let the bug go. + +"Tom, that is not a bug, that is a wasp. A wasp can sting and hurt. You should let it go," Sue says. + +But Tom does not listen to Sue. He thinks he knows better. He says he is proud of his bug and he wants to keep it. He puts the jar on the table and goes to get some water. + +Sue sees the jar on the table and feels sorry for the wasp. She thinks the wasp is sad and wants to fly away. She decides to help the wasp. She opens the jar and lets the wasp out. + +The wasp is happy and flies away. But it is also angry and wants to teach Tom a lesson. It sees Tom coming back with a glass of water. It flies to Tom and stings him on the arm. + +Tom feels a sharp pain and drops the glass. The water spills on the table and burns his hand. He cries and runs to Sue. + +"Sue, Sue, help me! The bug stung me and the water burned me! It hurts, it hurts!" Tom says. + +Sue hugs Tom and tries to calm him down. She tells him to put some ice on his arm and his hand. She also tells him to say sorry to the wasp. + +"Tom, I am sorry you are hurt. But you should have listened to me. The bug was not a bug, but a wasp. A wasp can sting and hurt. You should not catch the bugs and keep them in a jar. You should let them go and be free. They are happy in the garden and they do not like to be trapped. You should say sorry to the wasp and be nice to the bugs," Sue says. + +Tom feels ashamed and nods. He says sorry to the wasp and to Sue. He learns his lesson and promises to be nice to the bugs. He also thanks Sue for being a good friend and for helping him. He and Sue hug and go back to play in the garden. They watch the bugs and let them go. They are happy and kind. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Ben went first and slid down fast. He laughed and clapped his hands. "That was fun!" he said. + +Lily nodded and climbed up the ladder. She was about to slide down when she saw something shiny on the ground. She stopped and picked it up. It was a saw, but not a real one. It was fake and made of plastic. It had a red handle and a yellow blade. + +"Look, Ben, I found a saw!" she said, holding it up. + +Ben came over and looked at it. He touched the blade and saw that it was not sharp. He smiled and said, "That's a nice saw, Lily. Where did you find it?" + +Lily pointed to the ground. "It was there, under the slide. Maybe someone left it here." + +Ben shrugged and said, "Maybe. Do you want to play with it?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, let's play. We can pretend to be builders and make things with the saw." + +Ben agreed and they ran to a pile of sticks and leaves. They used the fake saw to cut the sticks and make shapes. They had fun and clapped their hands. They did not see the man who was looking for his saw. He had dropped it when he was fixing the slide. He was not happy when he saw that his saw was gone. He looked around and saw Ben and Lily playing with it. He walked over and said, "Hey, kids, that's my saw. Give it back to me." + +Ben and Lily looked up and saw the man. They were scared and did not know what to say. They did not want to give back the saw. They liked it. They held it tight and said, "No, it's ours. We found it." + +The man shook his head and said, "No, it's not yours. It's mine. I need it to work. It's not a toy. It's a tool. You can't play with it. It's dangerous." + +Ben and Lily did not understand. They thought the saw was fake and harmless. They did not want to hurt anyone. They just wanted to have fun. They looked at each other and then at the man. They did not know what to do. They felt sad and confused. They wished they had never found the saw. +Tommy was very excited. Today was his birthday and he had a big package on the table. He wondered what was inside. He hoped it was a toy or a book or something fun. + +He ran to his mom and gave her a hug. "Mom, can I open the package now?" he asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to wait for grandma and grandpa. They are coming soon. They love you very much and they sent you the package," mom said. + +Tommy nodded. He loved his grandma and grandpa too. They were very kind and gentle. They always told him stories and played with him. They were elderly, but they had a lot of energy. + +Soon, the doorbell rang. Tommy ran to the door and opened it. There they were, his grandma and grandpa, smiling and holding hands. They had a big cake and some balloons with them. + +"Happy birthday, Tommy!" they said together. + +Tommy hugged them and invited them in. They put the cake and the balloons on the table, next to the package. + +"Can I open the package now?" Tommy asked again. + +"Of course, dear. It's your special day. Go ahead and see what we got you," grandma said. + +Tommy tore the paper and opened the box. Inside, he found a beautiful teddy bear. It was soft and brown and had a red bow around its neck. It had a tag that said "To Tommy, with love from grandma and grandpa". + +Tommy was overjoyed. He loved teddy bears. He hugged the bear and thanked his grandma and grandpa. + +"This is the best birthday ever. I love you, grandma and grandpa. And I love my new teddy bear," he said. + +"We love you too, Tommy. And we're so happy you like your gift. You're a wonderful grandson," they said. + +They all sat down and had some cake and sang some songs. Tommy felt very happy and loved. He had a great family and a great package. He decided to name his teddy bear Buddy, because he was his new best friend. +Lily was hungry. She wanted to eat something yummy. She saw a big jar of jam on the table. She liked jam. It was sweet and sticky. + +She climbed on a chair and reached for the jar. She opened it and dipped her finger in it. She licked her finger. It was good. She wanted more. + +She saw some toast on a plate. She took a piece and spread some jam on it. She took a big bite. It was crunchy and soft. She liked toast. It was warm and filling. + +She heard a voice behind her. It was Mom. Mom looked angry. + +"Lily, what are you doing?" Mom asked. "You made a mess. You can't eat jam like that. You need a spoon. And you need to ask before you take food. And you need to drink some milk with your toast. Milk is good for you. It makes you strong and healthy." + +Lily felt sorry. She did not want to make Mom angry. She wanted to make Mom happy. + +She put down the toast and looked at Mom. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I was hungry. I like jam. Can I have some milk, please?" + +Mom smiled. She was not angry anymore. She was glad that Lily said sorry. She said, "It's okay, Lily. I know you like jam. But you need to be careful and polite. Here, I'll pour you some milk. You can drink it from this cup. And you can have some more toast. But use a spoon for the jam, okay?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Okay, Mom. Thank you, Mom. I love you, Mom." + +She took the cup and drank some milk. It was cold and smooth. She liked milk. It was good with toast and jam. + +She took another piece of toast and used a spoon for the jam. She took a small bite. It was thick and sweet. She liked toast and jam. It was a good breakfast. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look for shiny things. One day, they found a big rock that sparkled in the sun. Lily said, "Wow, look at this! Maybe it is a diamond!" + +Tom said, "What is a diamond?" + +Lily said, "A diamond is a very pretty and very hard thing. My mom has a ring with a diamond on it. She says it is very special and very expensive." + +Tom said, "Can we keep this rock? Maybe we can sell it and buy lots of candy and toys!" + +Lily said, "Yes, let's keep it. But we have to hide it from the other kids. They might want to take it from us." + +They put the rock in Lily's backpack and ran home. They were very happy and excited. They dreamed of all the things they could do with their diamond. + +But when they got home, they smelled something bad. They opened Lily's backpack and saw that the rock was not a diamond. It was a piece of cheese. It was very old and very smelly. It had made Lily's backpack and everything in it stinky. + +Lily and Tom were very sad and very mad. They threw the cheese in the trash and washed their hands. They said, "This is the worst day ever. We thought we had a diamond, but we only had a cheese." + +They learned a lesson. They learned that not everything that shines is a diamond. And they learned that they should not take things that are not theirs. They decided to be more careful and more honest next time. They hugged and said, "We are still best friends. And we still have our dreams." +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They had a folder where they put the things they found. They wanted to show their mom and dad later. + +"Look, Ben, I found a big worm!" Lily said, holding a brown and slimy thing in her hand. + +"Wow, let me see!" Ben said, running to her. He touched the worm and it moved. "It's alive!" + +They put the worm in the folder, next to a leaf and a feather. They looked for more things to add. + +"Hey, what's that?" Ben asked, pointing to a small and furry thing under a bush. It looked like a mouse, but it was not moving. + +Lily went closer and saw that it had flies around it and a bad smell. She felt sad. "It's dead, Ben. It's a dead mouse." + +Ben felt sad too. He did not like to see dead things. He wondered what happened to the mouse. "Maybe a cat got it, or a hawk," he said. + +They decided to leave the mouse alone. They did not want to put it in their folder. They looked for something else to cheer them up. + +They saw a butterfly on a flower. It was yellow and black and very pretty. They tried to catch it, but it was too fast. It flew away. + +"Come back, butterfly!" Lily shouted, jumping after it. + +"Maybe we can find another one," Ben said, following her. + +They ran across the garden, looking for butterflies. They did not see the hose that their dad had left on the grass. They tripped over it and fell down. + +"Ouch!" they both said, rubbing their knees. + +They looked at each other and started to laugh. They were not hurt, just wet and dirty. They got up and saw the hose. It was still on, and water was coming out of it. + +"Let's have some fun!" Ben said, grabbing the hose. + +He aimed it at Lily and sprayed her with water. She screamed and laughed. She grabbed the hose from him and sprayed him back. They had a water fight, splashing and giggling. + +They forgot about the folder, the worm, the mouse, and the butterfly. They only cared about having fun. They felt happy. + +They did not see their mom and dad watching them from the window. They smiled and shook their heads. They loved their children. They were glad they were having fun. They did not mind the mess. They would clean it up later. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the park with their ball. One day, they see a big truck on the road. The truck is heavy and loud. It has many things on it. + +Tom and Lily are curious. They want to see the things on the truck. They run to the road. They do not look for cars. They do not listen to their mom. She calls them to come back. + +The truck driver does not see Tom and Lily. He is busy. He drives fast. He does not stop. He hits Tom and Lily with his truck. The ball flies away. + +Mom sees what happens. She screams. She runs to Tom and Lily. They are not moving. They are not breathing. They are hurt. Mom cries. She hugs Tom and Lily. She stares at the truck. She is angry and sad. The truck driver is sorry. He is scared. He calls for help. But it is too late. Tom and Lily are gone. +Lily liked to play with her dolls in the sun. She made them shine with her hair clips and bracelets. She pretended they were princesses and she was their guard. She kept them safe from the big dog and the mean boy next door. + +One day, the mean boy saw Lily and her dolls. He wanted to take them away. He ran over and grabbed one of the dolls by the hair. He said, "Give me your shiny dolls, or I will rip them apart!" + +Lily was scared and angry. She shouted, "No! They are mine! You are a bad boy! Go away!" She tried to pull the doll back, but the boy was stronger. He pulled harder and harder, until the doll's hair came off. + +Lily cried and cried. She hugged her other dolls and ran to her mom. She told her what happened. Her mom was sad and mad. She said, "That was very wrong of him. He should not take things that are not his. He should say sorry and give you a new doll." + +She took Lily and her dolls to the boy's house. She knocked on the door and talked to his mom. She told her what he did and showed her the broken doll. The boy's mom was shocked and ashamed. She said, "I am so sorry. He is in big trouble. He will apologize and buy you a new doll." + +She called the boy and made him come out. He looked uncomfortable and scared. He said, "I am sorry, Lily. I was mean and stupid. I will give you a new doll. Please forgive me." + +Lily was still sad, but she was also kind. She said, "Thank you. I forgive you. But don't do it again. And don't touch my dolls. They are my friends." + +The boy nodded and went back inside. Lily and her mom went back home. Lily played with her dolls again. She made them shine with her hair clips and bracelets. She pretended they were princesses and she was their guard. She was happy. +Tom and Lily were playing outside. They liked to run and jump and sing. They saw a big red mailbox on the street. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tom said. + +"No, we can't. It's not ours. It's for the mailman." Lily said. + +"But I want to see the letters. Maybe there is a surprise for us." Tom said. + +He pulled the handle of the mailbox. It was locked. He pulled harder. It did not open. He got frustrated. He kicked the mailbox. It made a loud noise. + +"Stop it, Tom! You are being bad. You will break the mailbox. The mailman will be angry." Lily said. + +She tried to pull Tom away from the mailbox. He did not listen. He kicked the mailbox again. It made another loud noise. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice behind them. + +"Hey, what are you doing there?" It was the mailman. He had a big bag of letters. He looked at Tom and Lily. He was not happy. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They let go of the mailbox. They ran to their house. They did not say sorry. They did not look back. + +The mailman shook his head. He opened the mailbox with his key. He put the letters inside. He closed the mailbox. He clapped his hands. He was glad he was done. He walked to the next house. He hoped there were no more kids playing with the mailboxes. +Sam and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a big hole in the ground. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go look, Sam!" Lily said. + +"OK, but be careful, Lily. It might be deep," Sam said. + +They ran to the hole and peered inside. It was dark and dirty. They could not see anything. + +"Maybe there is a treasure in there," Lily said. "Or a monster!" + +She reached her hand into the hole. She felt something soft and furry. She pulled it out. It was a rat! + +"Yuck!" Sam said. "That's not a treasure, that's a rat!" + +The rat was angry. It bit Lily's finger. Lily screamed and dropped the rat. The rat ran away. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. "It hurts, Sam, it hurts!" + +Sam tried to help Lily. He wrapped his scarf around her finger. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. We'll go find Mom. She'll make it better." + +But Mom was not in the park. She was far away. She had gone to the store to buy some milk. She had told Sam and Lily to stay on the bench and wait for her. She had not seen them run to the hole. + +Sam and Lily looked around. They did not see Mom. They did not see anyone. They were alone in the park. They were scared. + +"Where is Mom, Sam?" Lily said. "I want Mom!" + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe she'll come soon," Sam said. + +But Mom did not come soon. She did not come at all. She had forgotten about Sam and Lily. She had met a friend at the store. She had gone to have coffee with her. She had left her phone in the car. She did not hear it ring. + +Sam and Lily waited and waited. They got cold and hungry and thirsty. They cried and hugged each other. They hoped Mom would come back. + +But Mom did not come back. She had slapped Sam and Lily in the face. She had left them in a distant hole. She had given them a bad ending. +Anna and Ben are going to the farm with Mom and Dad. They are very excite. They want to see the animals and play in the hay. They get in the car and sing songs on the way. + +When they get to the farm, they see a big red barn and a blue tractor. They run to the barn and say hello to the cows, the pigs, the sheep and the chickens. They pet the soft fur and the feathers. They hear the moo, the oink, the baa and the cluck. + +"Look, Anna, there is a horse!" Ben says. He points to a brown horse with a black mane. "Can we ride it?" + +"Maybe, Ben, but we have to ask the farmer first," Anna says. She sees a man with a hat and a plaid shirt. He is holding a bucket of carrots. "Hello, sir, can we ride your horse?" + +The farmer smiles and says, "Sure, kids, you can ride my horse. His name is Spot. He is very gentle and friendly. But you have to wear these helmets and follow my rules, okay?" + +Anna and Ben nod and say, "Okay, thank you, sir!" They put on the helmets and climb on the horse. The farmer holds the reins and walks with them around the farm. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They see the fields, the trees, the flowers and the birds. They are very happy. They love the farm. +One day, Ben and Mia went to play in the snow. They saw a big cave and wanted to see what was inside. They walked into the cave and saw many shiny rocks and ice. They thought it was very pretty. + +"Look, Ben, a frozen waterfall!" Mia said, pointing to a wall of ice. + +"Wow, let's go closer!" Ben said, and ran towards the ice. + +But as he got closer, he heard a loud roar. He turned around and saw a big bear. The bear was angry and hungry. It blocked the way out of the cave. + +"Help, Mia, help!" Ben shouted, feeling very scared and helpless. + +Mia heard Ben and ran to him. She saw the bear and felt very scared and helpless too. She looked around and saw a big stick. She picked it up and threw it at the bear. The stick hit the bear on the nose and made it angry. + +The bear roared again and charged at Mia and Ben. They ran away from the ice and towards the other side of the cave. They hoped to find another way out. + +But as they ran, they saw something strange. The cave was getting colder and colder. The walls and the floor were covered with ice. They felt their fingers and toes freeze. They shivered and hugged each other. + +They realized they were trapped in the cave. The bear was behind them and the ice was in front of them. They felt very scared and helpless. They wished someone would come and save them. They cried and prayed for help. +Lily and Tom were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. They were very lively and happy. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big tower!" Tom said, showing his blocks to his sister. + +"Wow, Tom, that's very good!" Lily said. "Can I help you make it bigger?" + +"Sure, Lily, let's make it the biggest tower ever!" Tom said. + +They added more blocks to the tower, making it taller and taller. They were having so much fun. + +But then, Mom came in with a tray of milk and cookies. She wanted to give them a snack. + +"Hi, kids, I brought you some milk and cookies. Do you want some?" Mom said. + +"Yes, please, Mom, we are hungry!" Lily and Tom said. + +Mom put the tray on the coffee table and went to get some napkins. But she did not see the tower of blocks behind her. + +As she turned around, she bumped into the tower and made it fall. The blocks flew everywhere and some of them hit the tray. The tray tipped over and the milk and cookies spilled on the floor. + +"Oh, no!" Mom said. "I'm so sorry, kids, I destroyed your tower and your snack!" + +Lily and Tom looked at the mess and felt sad. They had worked hard on their tower and they wanted to eat their snack. + +But then, they saw Mom's face. She looked sad, too. She did not mean to destroy their tower and their snack. She was just trying to be nice. + +"It's okay, Mom," Lily said. "We can build another tower later." + +"Yeah, Mom, don't worry," Tom said. "We can clean up the mess and have another snack." + +They hugged Mom and helped her pick up the blocks and the milk and the cookies. They threw away the wet cookies and poured the milk into a bowl for the cat. They wiped the floor with a cloth and put the tray and the cups in the sink. + +Then, Mom gave them new milk and cookies and they ate them on the couch. They told Mom about their tower and their game and Mom listened and smiled. + +They were lively and happy again. +Anna and Ben are twins who live on a farm with their mom and dad. They love to play with the animals, especially the sheep. One day, they notice that one of the sheep is missing. They ask their mom where it is. + +"Mom, where is Fluffy? He is our favorite sheep. We want to play with him," Anna says. + +"Fluffy is in the barn. He is sick. He has a bad cough. You can't play with him today. You have to be patient and let him rest," Mom says. + +"But we want to see him. We want to make him feel better. Can we just look at him?" Ben says. + +Mom shakes her head. "No, you can't. He needs to be alone. He might get worse if you bother him. You have to wait until he is well. Why don't you play with the other sheep? They are lonely too." + +Anna and Ben are not happy. They are impatient. They want to see Fluffy. They wait until Mom is busy in the kitchen. Then they sneak out of the house and run to the barn. They open the door and see Fluffy lying on a pile of hay. He looks sad and tired. He coughs loudly. + +"Hi, Fluffy. We are here to cheer you up. We miss you," Anna says. + +"Fluffy, we brought you some carrots. They are your favorite. Do you want some?" Ben says. + +They try to feed Fluffy, but he turns his head away. He doesn't want to eat. He doesn't want to play. He just wants to sleep. He is annoyed by the twins. He tries to get up and walk away, but he is too weak. He falls down and hurts his leg. He bleats in pain. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They don't know what to do. They hear Mom coming. They hide behind a barrel. Mom sees Fluffy on the floor. She sees his leg bleeding. She sees the carrots on the ground. She knows what happened. She is angry and worried. + +"Anna! Ben! Come out right now! What have you done? You disobeyed me. You made Fluffy worse. How could you be so selfish and impatient?" Mom says. + +Anna and Ben come out. They are ashamed and sorry. They cry and apologize. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We just wanted to see Fluffy. We wanted to help him. We didn't mean to hurt him," Anna says. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We love Fluffy. We didn't know he would get mad and fall. We won't do it again," Ben says. + +Mom sighs. She hugs them and wipes their tears. She is not happy, but she is not mad anymore. She loves them and forgives them. + +"I know you love Fluffy. I love him too. But sometimes, you have to listen to me. I know what is best for him. You have to be patient and let him heal. You have to respect his space and his needs. You have to think of others before yourself. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +Anna and Ben nod. They understand. They have learned their lesson. They promise to be patient and respectful. They hope Fluffy will get better soon. They hug Mom and Fluffy and say sorry again. Mom smiles and kisses them. She hopes they will remember. She takes Fluffy to the vet and hopes he will recover. She is proud of her twins, even when they make mistakes. She knows they have good hearts. +Tim and Sam were friends. They liked to play with cars and balls. One day, they went to the park with their moms. They saw a big slide and a swing. They wanted to try them. + +"Can I go first?" asked Tim. + +"OK, but you have to lend me your car," said Sam. + +"OK, here you go," said Tim. He gave his car to Sam and ran to the slide. He climbed up and slid down. It was fun. + +Sam waited for his turn. He held Tim's car in his hand. He saw a snack on the bench. It was a cookie. He was hungry. He looked around. No one was watching. He put the car down and took the cookie. He bit it. It was yummy. + +Tim came back from the slide. He saw Sam eating the cookie. He saw his car on the bench. He was angry. + +"Hey, that's my car! And that's not your snack!" he shouted. + +"Sorry, I was hungry," said Sam. + +"That's not fair! You have to give me back my car and share the snack!" said Tim. + +But it was too late. The cookie was gone. And the car was broken. A small dog had chewed it. + +Tim and Sam were not friends anymore. They cried and ran to their moms. They learned a lesson. They should not take what is not theirs. And they should not break what they borrow. +Sara and Ben were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They were very happy to see new things and have fun. They packed their bags and got in the car. Mom and Dad told them to seat in their seats and put on their belts. Sara and Ben did as they were told. + +The car drove for a long time. Sara and Ben looked out the window and saw trees, cows, and houses. They played games and sang songs. They ate snacks and drank juice. They were having a good time. + +But then, something bad happened. The car in front of them stopped very fast. Mom and Dad tried to stop too, but they could not. The car hit the other car with a loud bang. Sara and Ben felt a big bump and a lot of pain. They screamed and cried. Mom and Dad were scared and hurt too. + +The car was broken and smoking. People came to help them. They called the police and the ambulance. They took Sara and Ben out of the car and put them on stretchers. They put bandages and ice on their wounds. They told them they were brave and they would be okay. + +Sara and Ben were taken to the hospital. They had some serious injuries, but they were not in danger. They had to stay in the hospital for a few days. Mom and Dad were with them. They hugged them and kissed them and told them they loved them. They said they were sorry for the trip and the accident. They said they were lucky to be alive. + +Sara and Ben were sad and scared, but they were also grateful and hopeful. They knew they had each other and their parents. They knew they would heal and get better. They knew they would go on another trip someday, but they would be more careful and safe. They learned a hard lesson, but they also learned to appreciate life. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play with cars and balls and blocks. One day, they found a big box in the park. It had a knot on it. Tom wanted to open the box. He said, "Maybe there is something good inside. Maybe there are more toys or candy or books." + +Sam was not sure. He said, "Maybe there is something bad inside. Maybe there are bugs or snakes or dirt." + +Tom did not listen. He tried to remove the knot. He pulled and pulled, but the knot was too tight. He asked Sam for help. Sam said, "No, thank you. I do not want to touch the box. It looks old and dirty and scary." + +Tom was angry. He said, "You are a chicken. You are afraid of everything. I am brave. I will open the box by myself." + +He pulled harder and harder, until the knot came off. He opened the box and looked inside. He saw something shiny and sparkly. He said, "Wow! Look at this! There are many coins and jewels and rings. We are rich! We are rich!" + +He reached for the treasure, but then he heard a loud noise. He saw a big hole in the box. He saw smoke and fire and dust. He felt a pain in his hand. He screamed, "Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!" + +Sam ran to him. He said, "Are you okay? What happened?" + +Tom cried. He said, "The box was a trap. It had a bomb inside. It hurt me. It hurt me." + +Sam hugged him. He said, "I am sorry. I am sorry. Come on, let's go home. We need to get help. We need to get a band-aid." + +They left the box and the treasure behind. They learned a lesson. They learned that some things are not worth opening. They learned that some knots are better left alone. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide and run. They also liked to guess what things were. They would point at something and say what it was. + +One day, they saw a big black thing in the sky. It was very bright and shiny. Ben and Lily wondered what it was. They decided to guess. + +"I think it is a big ball," Ben said. "It is round and smooth." + +"I think it is a big star," Lily said. "It is bright and sparkly." + +They argued for a long time. They both wanted to be right. They did not want to listen to each other. They got angry and sad. They stopped playing and went home. + +The next day, they saw the big black thing again. It was still in the sky. But it was not the same. It was smaller and less bright. Ben and Lily were curious. They decided to guess again. + +"I think it is a big cookie," Ben said. "It is brown and yummy." + +"I think it is a big moon," Lily said. "It is white and pretty." + +They argued again. They both wanted to be right. They did not want to listen to each other. They got angry and sad. They stopped playing and went home. + +The next day, they saw the big black thing again. It was still in the sky. But it was not the same. It was very small and dim. Ben and Lily were puzzled. They decided to guess again. + +"I think it is a big dot," Ben said. "It is black and boring." + +"I think it is a big hole," Lily said. "It is dark and scary." + +They argued again. They both wanted to be right. They did not want to listen to each other. They got angry and sad. They stopped playing and went home. + +The next day, they did not see the big black thing. It was gone from the sky. Ben and Lily missed it. They missed playing and guessing. They missed each other. They felt sorry and lonely. They decided to say sorry and be friends again. + +They met in the park. They hugged and smiled. They said sorry and forgave each other. They played and guessed again. They did not care what the big black thing was. They cared about each other. They learned to be kind and respectful. They were happy and had fun. + +The end. + +Moral: It is better to be friends than to be right. +Lily loved to play with her toy horse. She named him Brownie and pretended he was a real horse. She brushed his mane, fed him carrots and rode him around the room. + +One day, her mom said, "Lily, it's time to clean up your toys. We have to go to the park soon." + +"But I don't want to clean up, Mom. I want to play with Brownie," Lily said. + +"I know, sweetie, but you can play with him later. Right now, you have to remove him from the floor and put him in the toy box. You don't want him to get lost or dirty, do you?" Mom said. + +Lily thought for a moment. She loved Brownie and wanted to keep him safe. She hugged him and said, "Okay, Mom. I will remove him from the floor and put him in the toy box. But can I take him to the park with me?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Sure, you can take him to the park with you. It's a mild day, so he won't get too hot or cold. But you have to hold him tight and not let him go, okay?" + +"Okay, Mom. I will hold him tight and not let him go. I love you, Brownie," Lily said. + +She removed him from the floor and put him in the toy box. Then she took him out again and carried him to the car. She was happy to go to the park with her mom and her toy horse. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a lot of junk in the park. There are cans, bottles, papers and wrappers. They are sad. They want the park to be clean and pretty. + +They plan to pick up the junk and put it in a big bag. They ask their moms for gloves and bags. They go to the park and start to work. They are helpful. They work hard and have fun. They fill up the bag with junk. They are proud. + +They see a man who works in the park. He is happy to see them. He says, "Thank you for helping me. You are very kind and smart. You make the park a better place for everyone." He gives them stickers and juice. They say, "You are welcome. We like to help. We love the park." + +Tom and Sue learn that helping is good. They feel happy and good. They plan to help more often. They are good friends. +Lily was sleepy. She had played a lot with her toys and her dog. She wanted to go to bed, but she also wanted to read a book. She asked her mom, "Can I read a book, please?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can, but only one. Then you have to sleep, okay?" + +Lily nodded and ran to the cabinet. The cabinet had many books. She liked books with pictures and colors. She picked one with a big bear and a little mouse. She hugged the book and went back to her mom. + +Her mom helped her get into bed and tucked her in. She opened the book and read to Lily. Lily listened and looked at the pictures. She liked the story. The bear and the mouse were friends. They had fun and helped each other. They made Lily smile. + +Soon, Lily felt her eyes getting heavy. She yawned and cuddled with her mom. Her mom kissed her forehead and said, "Good night, sweetie. I love you." + +Lily whispered, "I love you too, mom. Thank you for the book." + +She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of the bear and the mouse. She was happy. +Lily liked to help her mom at the store. She would put the cans and boxes on the shelves. She would say hello to the people who came to buy things. She would give them stickers and smiles. + +One day, a big truck came to the store. It had a lot of things for the store. Lily's mom said it was an order. She said they had to put the things in the back room. She said Lily could help her later. + +Lily waited in the front of the store. She was lonely. She did not see any people. She did not have any stickers or smiles. She wanted to help her mom with the order. + +She saw a big box on the floor. It had a picture of a teddy bear on it. Lily liked teddy bears. She wanted to see the teddy bear. She opened the box. She saw a lot of teddy bears. They were soft and brown and cute. + +Lily was happy. She took a teddy bear out of the box. She hugged it. She said, "You are my friend. You are not lonely. I will play with you." + +She took another teddy bear out of the box. She said, "You are my friend too. You can play with us." She took more and more teddy bears out of the box. She made a pile of teddy bears on the floor. She said, "We are all friends. We are not lonely. We have fun." + +Lily's mom came to the front of the store. She saw Lily and the teddy bears. She was surprised. She said, "Lily, what are you doing? This is not your order. This is for another store." + +Lily looked at her mom. She looked at the teddy bears. She said, "But they are my friends. They are not lonely. They have fun." + +Lily's mom smiled. She said, "I know, Lily. They are very nice teddy bears. But they have to go to another store. Maybe some other children will buy them and be their friends. You have your own teddy bear at home. He is your friend. He is not lonely. He has fun with you." + +Lily nodded. She said, "Okay, mom. I will say goodbye to the teddy bears. I will help you put them back in the box. I will help you with the order." + +Lily and her mom put the teddy bears back in the box. They closed the box. They moved the box to the back room. They finished the order. + +Lily said, "I am sorry, mom. I did not mean to make a mess." + +Lily's mom said, "It's okay, Lily. I know you were lonely. I know you like to help. You are a good helper. You are a good daughter. I love you." + +Lily said, "I love you too, mom. Can we go home now? Can we play with my teddy bear?" + +Lily's mom said, "Yes, Lily. We can go home now. We can play with your teddy bear. He is waiting for you. He is your friend. He is not lonely. He has fun with you." +Lily was upset. She had a cold and she could not go out and play with her friends. She had to stay in bed and drink soup. She did not like soup. She wanted ice cream and cake. + +She sneezed and sneezed and sneezed. Her nose was red and sore. Her mom came in and gave her a tissue. She said, "Poor Lily, you need to rest and get better. Do you want me to read you a story?" + +Lily nodded. She liked stories. Her mom picked up a book and sat next to her bed. She read about a princess and a dragon and a brave knight. Lily listened and smiled. She forgot about her cold for a while. + +But then she sneezed again. And again. And again. She sneezed so hard that she knocked the book out of her mom's hand. The book fell on the floor with a thud. Lily felt bad. She said, "Sorry, mom. I did not mean to do that." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. It was an accident. Don't worry about the book. I can pick it up later. You just need to sleep and get well. I love you, Lily." + +Lily said, "I love you, mom." She closed her eyes and snuggled under the blanket. She felt warm and cozy. She stopped sneezing. She fell asleep and dreamed of princesses and dragons and knights. She was not upset anymore. +Lily loved to go to the library with her mom. She liked to look at the books with many pictures and colors. She also liked to play with the toys and puzzles in the children's area. But she did not like to share with other kids. + +One day, she saw a thick book with a shiny cover on a shelf. She wanted to read it, so she took it and ran to a corner. She opened the book and saw many animals and plants. She was happy. + +But then, a boy came and said, "That's my book. I was reading it. Give it back." + +Lily did not want to give it back. She said, "No, it's mine. Go away." + +The boy was angry. He tried to grab the book from Lily. They both pulled and pushed. The book ripped in half. They both cried. + +The librarian heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the broken book and the sad kids. She said, "What did you do? This book belongs to the library. You have to be careful with the books. And you have to share with others. Why did you fight?" + +Lily and the boy felt sorry. They said, "We're sorry. We both liked the book. We didn't mean to break it." + +The librarian said, "I understand. But you have to learn to respect the books and each other. Can you say sorry to each other and forgive?" + +Lily and the boy looked at each other. They said, "Sorry. Forgive." + +They hugged and smiled. The librarian said, "That's good. Now, let's see if we can fix the book. And then, I'll show you some other books you might like." + +Lily and the boy nodded. They followed the librarian to the desk. They learned how to tape the book back together. They also found some other books with animals and plants. They decided to read them together and share. They became friends. They were happy. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play together. One day, they went to the store with their mom. They saw many toys and books and clothes in the store. Ben wanted a red car and Mia wanted a pink doll. They asked their mom if they could have them. + +"Sorry, my loves, but we don't have enough money for those things today. Maybe another time," their mom said. + +Ben and Mia were sad and angry. They did not listen to their mom. They took the car and the doll and hid them in their pockets. They thought their mom would not see them. + +But their mom was smart and kind. She saw what they did and felt sorry for them. She did not yell at them or punish them. She took them to a corner of the store and spoke to them softly. + +"Ben and Mia, I know you want those toys, but what you did was wrong. You took something that was not yours. That is called stealing. Stealing is bad and hurts other people. How would you feel if someone took your toys or your books or your clothes? You would feel sad and angry, right?" + +Ben and Mia nodded. They felt ashamed and sorry. + +"Stealing is also dangerous. You could hurt yourself or get in trouble. Look at your toe, Ben. You cut it on the car when you put it in your pocket. It is bleeding and it hurts, right?" + +Ben nodded. He felt his toe and it was sore and wet. + +"Stealing is also ungrateful. You have many things at home that you can play with and enjoy. You have each other and you have me and dad who love you very much. You should be happy and thankful for what you have, not greedy and unhappy for what you don't have." + +Ben and Mia nodded. They felt their hearts and they were warm and full. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We made a mistake. We don't want to steal anymore. We want to be good and honest and happy. Can you forgive us?" they said. + +"Of course, my loves, I forgive you. But you have to return the toys to the store and say sorry to the people who work there. They might be harsh or they might be nice, but you have to face them and learn from your mistake." + +Ben and Mia agreed. They took the toys out of their pockets and walked with their mom to the counter. They gave the toys back and said sorry to the lady who worked there. The lady was not harsh. She was nice and smiled at them. She said she was glad they were honest and brave. She gave them a candy each and a hug. + +Ben and Mia felt happy and proud. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that stealing is bad and honesty is good. They learned that they have enough and they don't need more. They learned that their mom loves them and teaches them. They hugged their mom and thanked her. They went home and played with their own toys and each other. They were good and honest and happy. +Lily and Ben are best friends. They play every day in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. But one day, Ben is not in the park. Lily is sad. She misses Ben. + +She asks her mom, "Where is Ben? Why is he not here?" + +Her mom says, "Ben is sick. He has a cold. He has to stay at home and rest." + +Lily says, "Oh no! Poor Ben! I hope he gets better soon. Can I see him?" + +Her mom says, "Not today, Lily. Maybe tomorrow. We don't want to make him more sick. But you can make him a card. He will like that." + +Lily nods. She goes to her room and gets some paper and crayons. She draws a picture of her and Ben in the park. She writes, "I miss you, Ben. Get well soon. Love, Lily." She puts the card in an envelope and gives it to her mom. + +Her mom says, "That's very nice, Lily. You are a good friend. I will take the card to Ben's house later. Maybe he will feel better when he sees it." + +Lily smiles. She hopes so. She still misses Ben. But she is not so sad anymore. She knows he will be back soon. She thinks of the fun they will have when he is well. She thinks that is fair. +Anna liked to look at the magazines that her mom had. They had many pictures of people, animals and things. Sometimes, Anna would cut out the pictures and make her own stories with them. But she knew she had to ask her mom first, and be careful not to make a mess. + +One day, Anna saw a new magazine on the table. It had a big picture of a cake on the cover. Anna loved cake. She wanted to see more pictures of cake inside. She did not ask her mom, because she was busy in the kitchen. She took the magazine and set it on the floor. She opened it and saw many pages of cake. She was happy. + +She decided to cut out some of the cake pictures and make a collage. She found some scissors and glue and started to cut and paste. She did not notice that she was cutting and pasting on the magazine itself, not on a separate paper. She also did not notice that she was making a lot of scraps and glue on the floor. + +"Anna, what are you doing?" her mom asked, coming into the room. She saw the magazine, the scissors, the glue and the mess. She was angry. "Anna, you ruined my magazine! And you made a big mess! How could you do this without asking me?" + +Anna looked at her mom. She saw that she was mad. She looked at the magazine. She saw that she had cut and pasted on it. She felt ashamed. She did not mean to ruin the magazine or make a mess. She just wanted to see the cake pictures and make a collage. She was sorry. + +"I'm sorry, mom," she said in a small voice. "I wanted to see the cake pictures. I did not know I was cutting and pasting on the magazine. I did not mean to make a mess." + +Her mom sighed. She was still angry, but she also saw that Anna was ashamed and sorry. She knew that Anna liked to look at the magazines and make stories with them. She also knew that Anna loved cake. She decided to teach her a lesson, but also to be kind. + +"Anna, you should always ask me before you take anything that is not yours. And you should always be careful with scissors and glue. They can be dangerous and messy. You should also respect other people's things. You should not cut and paste on the magazine. It is not yours. It is mine. I bought it with my money. I wanted to read it and enjoy it. Now I can't. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded. She understood. She felt more ashamed. She wished she had asked her mom first. She wished she had been careful with the scissors and glue. She wished she had respected the magazine. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I understand. I will not do it again. I will ask you first. I will be careful. I will respect your things." + +Her mom smiled. She saw that Anna was sincere. She hugged her and said, "I forgive you, Anna. I love you. But you have to help me clean up this mess. And you have to do something else for me." + +"What, mom?" Anna asked. + +Her mom pointed to the cake picture on the cover of the magazine. She said, "You have to help me bake a cake. A real cake. Not a paper cake. A cake that we can eat and share. A cake that will make us happy. Do you want to do that?" + +Anna's eyes lit up. She loved cake. She loved to help her mom bake. She loved to eat and share. She loved to be happy. She said, "Yes, mom. I want to do that. Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Her mom kissed her and said, "You're welcome, Anna. I love you too. Come on, let's go to the kitchen and bake a cake. A cake that will make us forget about the magazine. A cake that will make us remember the lesson. A cake that will show us that we can make mistakes, but we can also make amends. Do you agree?" + +Anna nodded. She agreed. She took her mom's hand and went to the kitchen. She was ready to bake a cake. A real cake. A cake that would make them happy. A cake that would teach them a moral value. +Lily liked to draw pictures with her crayons. She drew flowers, animals, and people. She was proud of her pictures and wanted to show them to everyone. She decided to display them on the wall of her room with tape. + +But when her big brother Tom came home from school, he saw the pictures and got angry. He said they were ugly and messy and he tore them off the wall. He threw them on the floor and stepped on them. Lily was very sad and cried. She felt nervous and scared of Tom. + +She ran to her mom and told her what Tom did. Mom was not happy with Tom. She told him to say sorry to Lily and to help her pick up the pictures. She also told him to share the wall with Lily and to let her display some of her pictures. She said they were both good artists and they should be nice to each other. + +Tom felt bad for making Lily cry. He said sorry and hugged her. He helped her pick up the pictures and tape them back on the wall. He also gave her some of his stickers to decorate them. He said he liked her pictures and they were pretty and colorful. + +Lily smiled and thanked him. She gave him some of her crayons to draw with. They both displayed their pictures on the wall and admired them. They felt happy and proud. They were friends again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, Lily draws a picture of Ben and his dog. She is very happy with her picture. She wants to give it to Ben as a gift. + +She finds a frame in her room. It is blue and shiny. She puts her picture in the frame. She thinks it looks very nice. She goes to Ben's house with the frame. She knocks on the door. + +Ben opens the door. He sees Lily and the frame. He smiles. He says, "Hello, Lily. What do you have?" + +Lily says, "I have a gift for you. It is a picture of you and your dog. I drew it myself. Do you like it?" + +Ben says, "Wow, Lily. That is a very nice picture. You are a good artist. Thank you for the gift. You are very polite." + +He takes the frame from Lily. He hugs her. He says, "Come in, Lily. Let's play with my dog. We can hang the picture on the wall." + +Lily says, "OK, Ben. I am happy you like the picture. Let's play." + +They go inside. They play with the dog. They have fun. They are good friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they visit the zoo with their moms. They see many animals. They see lions, monkeys, elephants, and more. + +"Look, Ben, a big giraffe!" Lily says. She points to the long neck and spots. + +"Wow, it is big!" Ben says. He wants to touch it, but his mom says no. + +"Be careful, Ben. The giraffe might bite you," his mom says. + +Lily and Ben listen to their moms. They are good kids. They walk to the next animal. They see a panda. It is eating bamboo. + +"Can we feed the panda, mom?" Lily asks. + +"Sorry, Lily. Only the zookeepers can feed the panda," her mom says. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They want to feed the panda. They love pandas. They watch the panda for a while. Then they hear an announcement. + +"Attention, kids. If you want to meet the zookeeper and learn more about the panda, come to the panda enclosure in five minutes. You might get a reward!" + +Lily and Ben are excited. They want to meet the zookeeper. They want to learn more about the panda. They want to get a reward. + +"Can we go, mom? Please, please, please!" they beg. + +Their moms smile. They say yes. They take Lily and Ben to the panda enclosure. They wait for the zookeeper. + +The zookeeper arrives. He is wearing a hat and a shirt with a panda logo. He says hello to the kids. He tells them about the panda. He says the panda's name is Ming. He says Ming is four years old. He says Ming likes to eat bamboo and play with toys. + +Lily and Ben listen to the zookeeper. They ask him questions. They learn a lot about the panda. They are happy. + +The zookeeper says he has a reward for the kids. He gives them each a sticker with a panda picture. He says they can put the sticker on their clothes or books. + +Lily and Ben are very happy. They thank the zookeeper. They show their moms their stickers. They say they love the panda. They say they love the zoo. They say they had a fun day. +Sara likes to soak in the tub. She plays with her duck and her boat. She makes bubbles and splashes. She is happy in the water. + +But Sara knows she has to get out soon. She has to brush her teeth. She does not like to brush her teeth. She thinks it is boring and hard. She tries to hide from Mom. + +Mom finds Sara behind the curtain. She smiles and says, "Come on, Sara, it is time to brush your teeth. You want to have healthy teeth, right?" She shows Sara her own teeth. They are white and shiny. + +Sara nods. She wants to have healthy teeth like Mom. She follows Mom to the sink. Mom gives her a toothbrush and some paste. She helps Sara to brush her teeth. She says, "You have to brush your teeth every day. That way, you can keep your teeth clean and strong. And you can eat yummy things like apples and carrots." + +Sara brushes her teeth. She feels the paste tickle her tongue. She sees the foam in her mouth. She spits and rinses. She looks at her teeth in the mirror. They are white and shiny, too. She smiles and says, "Look, Mom, I have healthy teeth!" Mom hugs her and says, "Yes, you do, Sara. You are a good girl. Now, let's go to bed. You need to rest your teeth and your body." Sara agrees. She is tired and happy. She says good night to her duck and her boat. She cuddles with Mom and falls asleep. +Anna liked to play with her toys in her room. She had dolls, cars, books and a big box of beans. She liked to pour the beans on the floor and make shapes and sounds with them. She also liked to hide some beans in her pockets and surprise her mom and dad. + +One day, Anna was playing with her beans when she heard a loud noise outside. She looked out the window and saw a big truck with a scary face on it. It was making a lot of smoke and noise. Anna felt afraid and ran to her mom. + +Mom hugged Anna and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. It's just a truck. It's not here to hurt you. It's here to take away some old things from the garage. It will go away soon." + +Mom took Anna to the couch and gave her a blanket and a teddy bear. She said, "Let's relax and read a book together. That will make you feel better." She picked up a book with colorful pictures and funny words. Anna smiled and cuddled with mom and teddy. She forgot about the scary truck. + +She reached into her pocket and pulled out a bean. She showed it to mom and said, "Look, mom. A bean. I like beans. They are fun and yummy." + +Mom laughed and said, "Yes, they are. You are a clever and brave girl, Anna. I love you very much." She kissed Anna and read her the book. Anna felt happy and safe. She liked to relax with mom and teddy and beans. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big house with a fence. They want to look inside. + +"Who lives there?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone rich," Lily says. + +They go near the fence and try to see over it. Tom is taller than Lily, but he still cannot see. He stretches his head as high as he can, but he only sees trees and flowers. + +"Can you see anything?" Lily asks. + +"No, it's too high," Tom says. + +He sees a chair near the fence. He has an idea. He drags the chair to the fence and climbs on it. He stretches his head again. Now he can see the house. It is very big and shiny. He sees a pool, a car, and a dog. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom says. + +Lily wants to see too. She climbs on the chair with Tom. They both stretch their heads and look at the house. They are amazed by what they see. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud bark. The dog sees them and runs to the fence. It is a big dog with sharp teeth. It jumps and growls at them. + +"Help, help!" Tom and Lily scream. + +They are scared and fall off the chair. They run away from the fence as fast as they can. They don't want to look at the house anymore. + +They go back to the park and play with their toys. They are happy and safe. + +They decide to never go near the fence again. They don't care about the rich people and their house. They have each other and that is enough. +Tom is a big boy who likes to use his bike. He can ride very fast and do impressive tricks. He wants to teach his little sister, Mia, how to use a bike too. But Mia is scared of falling and hurting herself. + +"Come on, Mia, it's fun!" Tom says. "I will help you. You just have to pedal and balance." + +Mia shakes her head. "No, thank you, Tom. I don't want to use a bike. I like to use my doll and my crayons." + +Tom sighs. He thinks Mia is missing out on a lot of fun. He has an idea. He goes to the garage and finds an old bike with training wheels. He brings it to Mia and shows it to her. + +"Look, Mia, this bike has extra wheels. They will keep you from falling. You can use this bike and learn how to ride. Then, when you are ready, you can use my bike and do impressive tricks like me." + +Mia looks at the bike with curiosity. She sees that it is pink and has a basket with flowers. She likes it. She decides to give it a try. She climbs on the bike and Tom holds her hand. She pedals slowly and feels the wind in her hair. She smiles. + +"Wow, Tom, this is fun!" Mia says. "Thank you for teaching me how to use a bike. You are a good brother." + +Tom smiles back. He is happy that Mia likes to use a bike. He thinks she will be an impressive rider soon. He lets go of her hand and watches her ride. He cheers for her. They have a lot of fun together. +Tom and Lily are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys, but sometimes they quarrel. One day, they quarrel over a red car. Tom says it is his car, and Lily says it is her car. They pull and tug and shout. + +"Give me the car!" Tom says. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily says. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She is not happy. She says they have to share the car, or they will lose it. She says they have to help her with the dishwasher. The dishwasher is a big machine that washes the dishes. Mom puts the dirty dishes inside, and the dishwasher makes them clean. + +Tom and Lily do not want to help with the dishwasher. They want to play with the car. But they do not want to lose the car, either. They stop quarreling and follow Mom to the kitchen. Mom shows them how to put the dishes in the dishwasher. She says they have to be careful and gentle. She says they have to work together and not fight. + +Tom and Lily listen to Mom. They take turns putting the dishes in the dishwasher. They are careful and gentle. They do not fight. They even say sorry to each other for quarreling. Mom is proud of them. She says they are good helpers. She says they can play with the car after the dishwasher is done. She says they have to share the car and be nice to each other. + +Tom and Lily nod and smile. They are happy. They finish helping with the dishwasher. They hug Mom and thank her. They go to play with the car. They share the car and are nice to each other. They are cheerful and have fun. They do not quarrel anymore. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They opened it and saw many old things inside. There were books, clothes, pictures, and a teddy bear. + +"Look, a teddy bear!" Lily said. She picked it up and hugged it. "It is so soft and cute!" + +Tom looked at the teddy bear and made a face. "It is not cute, it is dirty and old. It smells bad too. It is rotting!" + +Lily did not care. She loved the teddy bear and took it to her room. She put it on her bed and gave it a name. She called it Fluffy. + +Tom did not like Fluffy. He thought it was a bad toy. He wanted to get rid of it. He waited until Lily was in the bathroom and sneaked into her room. He grabbed Fluffy and ran to the kitchen. He opened the trash can and threw Fluffy inside. + +"Bye bye, Fluffy!" Tom said. He felt happy and proud. + +But Lily heard him. She came out of the bathroom and saw what Tom did. She was very sad and angry. She ran to the trash can and took Fluffy out. She hugged it and cried. + +"Tom, you are mean! Why did you do that? Fluffy is my friend! He is not rotting, he is interesting! He has stories to tell me!" Lily said. + +Tom did not understand. He thought Fluffy was a bad toy. He did not know why Lily liked it. He shrugged and said, "I don't like Fluffy. He is ugly and smelly. He belongs in the trash." + +Lily did not listen. She took Fluffy to her room and locked the door. She wiped her tears and smiled. She said, "Don't worry, Fluffy. I love you. You are the best toy ever." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with paper and crayons. They draw animals and cars and flowers. They have fun. + +One day, Lily draws a big sun. She colors it yellow and orange. She is happy. She shows Ben her sun. + +"Look, Ben, I made a sun. Do you like it?" Lily asks. + +Ben looks at the sun. He does not like it. He thinks it is too bright. He wants to draw a moon. He takes Lily's sun and tears it in half. + +"Ben, why did you do that?" Lily cries. "That was my sun. You are mean." + +Ben does not care. He throws the pieces of the sun on the floor. He takes a blue crayon and draws a moon. He smiles. + +"I like the moon. The moon is better than the sun. The sun is bad." Ben says. + +Lily is sad. She picks up the pieces of her sun. She tries to put them together, but they do not fit. She feels like crying. + +"Ben, you are not my friend. You are not normal. Normal friends do not tear each other's drawings. Normal friends are nice and share." Lily says. + +Ben does not listen. He keeps drawing his moon. He does not have fun. He is alone. +Anna and Ben love to play with their kayak. It is a big boat that they can sit in and paddle on the water. They like to pretend that they are explorers and go on adventures. + +One day, they decide to take their kayak to the lake. They put on their life jackets and helmets and get ready to paddle. They see many things on the lake: fish, ducks, frogs, and lily pads. They have fun splashing and singing. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise. They look up and see a big plane flying in the sky. It is shiny and fast and makes a lot of smoke. Anna and Ben are amazed. They have never seen a plane so close before. They wave and shout, "Hello, plane!" + +The plane sees them and makes a turn. It flies lower and lower until it is right above them. It honks and winks at them. It is a charming plane. It likes to make friends with the children. Anna and Ben are happy. They feel like they are flying too. + +The plane flies away and waves goodbye. Anna and Ben wave back and thank the plane for the visit. They continue their adventure on the lake. They have a wonderful day with their kayak and their new friend. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play outside in the day. They run and jump and laugh. They have fun. + +But when the sun goes down, they have to go home. They do not like the night. The night is dark and scary. They hear strange noises and see shadows. + +One night, Tom has an idea. He says to Lily, "Let's race to our houses. The first one to get there is the winner. The last one is the loser." + +Lily thinks for a moment. She is afraid of the night, but she likes to race. She nods and says, "OK, let's race. But be careful. Do not trip or fall." + +They stand at the edge of the park. They look at their houses. They are not far, but they are not close either. They count to three and start to run. + +They race as fast as they can. They feel the wind on their faces and the grass under their feet. They do not look at the night. They only look at their houses. + +Tom is ahead of Lily. He is almost there. He smiles and thinks, "I am the winner. I am the best." + +But then he hears a loud bark. He sees a big dog running towards him. The dog is angry and wants to bite him. Tom is scared. He stops and screams. + +Lily hears Tom scream. She sees the dog and Tom. She is scared too, but she is brave. She runs faster and catches up with Tom. She grabs his hand and pulls him away from the dog. She says, "Come on, Tom. We can do it. We can race to our houses." + +They run together, holding hands. They dodge the dog and reach their houses. They are safe and happy. They hug and say, "We are the winners. We are the best." + +They wave goodbye and go inside. They are not afraid of the night anymore. They are friends. They like to race. They have fun. +Ben and Lily woke up early. They wanted to see the sunrise. They put on their coats and hats and went outside. It was still dark and cold. + +"Where is the sun?" Lily asked. + +"It is hidden behind the hills. We have to walk a bit to see it," Ben said. + +They walked along the path, holding hands. They saw some birds and rabbits on the way. They said hello to them. The birds and rabbits were also waiting for the sun. + +They reached the top of a hill. They saw a big, bright ball of light in the sky. It was the sun. It was rising slowly, making the sky pink and orange and yellow. + +"Wow, it is so pretty!" Lily said. + +"Yes, it is. I'm glad we joined the birds and rabbits to see it," Ben said. + +They smiled and hugged each other. They watched the sunrise until it was high in the sky. Then they went back home, happy and warm. +Once upon a time, in a hot land, there was a clumsy camel named Bob. Bob loved to race his friends. They would run from one oasis to another. + +One day, Bob and his friend, Tim the turtle, started a race to the next oasis. Bob ran fast, but Tim was slow. Bob laughed at Tim and said, "I will win the race!" + +Bob was so sure he would win that he did not look where he was going. He tripped on a rock and fell down. Tim kept going, slow and steady. + +In the end, Tim won the race! Bob was sad because he lost. The moral of the story is: don't be too sure of yourself, and always watch where you are going. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a vendor named Tom. He sold yummy fruits like apples, bananas, and oranges. Tom was a friendly man and always had a big smile on his face. + +One day, a little boy named Tim came to Tom's fruit stand. Tim was scared because he had never been to the market alone. Tom saw that Tim was worried and asked, "Why are you worried, little boy?" + +Tim said, "I am scared because I don't know which fruit to buy for my mom." Tom smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will help you." Tom gave Tim some apples, bananas, and oranges to take home. Tim was happy, and he was not scared anymore. + +From that day on, Tim and Tom became good friends. Tim would visit Tom's fruit stand every day, and Tom would always help Tim pick the best fruits. They both had lots of fun, and Tim was never scared or worried again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. She lived in an ordinary house with her mom and dad. They were a happy family. + +One day, Sue found some mail near the door. It was a letter for her dad. The letter said that he needed to repair a broken toy. Sue wanted to help her dad fix the toy. + +Sue and her dad worked together to repair the toy. They used glue and tape to make it like new again. They were very happy when the toy was fixed. They put the toy in the mail to send it back. Sue felt proud that she helped her dad. They all lived happily ever after. +One day, a shy boy named Tim had a party. He wanted to play with his friends, but he was too shy to ask them. So, he asked his mom for help. His mom said, "It's okay to be shy, but you can still have fun with your friends." + +At the party, Tim saw his friend Sue. Sue had a big, pretty hat. Tim wanted to wear the hat, but he was shy to ask. His mom told him, "Why don't you ask Sue if she can lend you her hat?" Tim took a deep breath and asked Sue. Sue smiled and said, "Of course, you can wear my hat!" + +Tim wore the hat and had lots of fun at the party. He played games and ate cake with his friends. He was still shy, but he learned that it's okay to ask for help. And he was very happy that Sue lent him her hat. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived in a tree. The bird loved to sing and play with his friends. One day, he saw a long wire near his tree. He thought it was incredible and wanted to play on it. + +The bird asked his friends if they believed he could sit on the wire. His friends said yes, they believed in him. So, the bird flew up and sat on the wire. It was fun, and he felt very happy. + +The little bird told all his friends about the incredible wire. They all wanted to play on it too. Soon, all the birds in the tree were sitting on the wire, singing and playing together. They were all very happy and believed that anything was possible. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to a big building with his mom. They needed to go up to see the doctor. Tim saw a big box with doors. His mom said, "That's an elevator, Tim. It helps us go up and down." + +Tim looked at the buttons inside the elevator. There were many buttons with numbers. He asked his mom, "Which one do we push?" His mom said, "We need to push number five." Tim found it difficult to reach the button, so his mom helped him. + +When they got to the doctor's office, the doctor asked Tim, "How are you feeling today?" Tim didn't know what to say, so he just shrugged. The doctor smiled and said, "That's okay, Tim. I will help you feel better." Tim felt happy and knew that the doctor and the elevator were both there to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce lion named Leo. He lived in a big forest with his friend, a little bird named Chirpy. They loved to play together all day. + +One day, Leo said, "Chirpy, let's measure how fast we can run." Chirpy agreed, and they started to race. Leo ran very fast, but Chirpy was faster. They laughed and had fun. + +As they were playing, they found a big bottle of oil. Leo and Chirpy tried to open it, but it was too tight. They worked together and finally opened the bottle. They used the oil to make their food taste better. They shared the yummy food and had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. She had a tough book that she loved to read. The book had lots of pictures of animals in it. Anna liked to look at the pictures and make the sounds that the animals make. + +One day, Anna's friend, Ben, came over to play. Anna showed him her book and said, "Look, Ben! This is my book. It has animals!" Ben looked at the book and saw a picture of a dog. He said, "Woof, woof! I like dogs." + +Anna saw a picture of a cat and said, "Meow, meow! I like cats." Then, she saw a picture of a duck and it reminded her of the ducks she saw at the park. She said, "Quack, quack! Ducks are fun!" + +Ben and Anna took turns looking at the pictures and making the animal sounds. They laughed and played with the tough book all day long. They had so much fun with the book that they didn't want to stop playing. And from that day on, whenever they saw a duck, it reminded them of their fun day together. +Once upon a time, in a big old house, there lived a kind man. He had a wild cat that liked to play. The cat was very fast and always ran around the house. + +One day, the kind man went outside to touch the soft grass. The wild cat saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. The cat jumped up and up, higher and higher, until it was at the very top. + +The kind man saw the wild cat in the tree and wanted to help it come down. He reached up with his hands and touched the cat's soft fur. Together, they climbed down the tree and went back to the big old house. They were happy to be safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big cardboard box. He loved to play with his box. One day, he saw a small cat outside. The cat looked fierce. Tim wanted to make friends with the cat. + +Tim said, "Hi cat, do you want to play with me and my box?" The cat looked at Tim and meowed. Tim took this as a yes. He went to his box and grabbed it. He brought the box outside for the cat to see. + +The cat jumped into the cardboard box. It was not fierce anymore. It was now a happy cat. Tim and the cat played together all day. They had so much fun with the cardboard box. And they became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a young cat named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to play and run all day long. One day, Fluffy saw a long string. Fluffy wanted to play with the string. + +Fluffy started to stretch the string. The string was fun to play with. Fluffy pulled and pulled. The string got longer and longer. Fluffy wanted to know how long the string was. + +Fluffy asked a friend, a small bird, to help measure the string. The bird flew from one end to the other end. The bird told Fluffy that the string was very long. Fluffy was happy and played with the string all day long. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a huge ghost came to a small town. The ghost was very sad because he could not complete his work. His work was to find a friend. The huge ghost tried to talk to the people in the town, but they were all scared of him. They did not want to be his friend. + +The huge ghost felt very sad and lonely. He did not know what to do. Then, he saw a little girl named Lily. Lily was not scared of the huge ghost. She saw that he was sad and wanted to help him. + +Lily became friends with the huge ghost. They played together and had lots of fun. The huge ghost was very happy because he completed his work. He found a friend in Lily. The people in the town saw that the huge ghost was nice and not scary. They were not scared of him anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. Mia loved to play with her toys and make them all dirty. One day, she found a beautiful doll in her room. + +"Hi, beautiful doll!" Mia said. "Do you want to play with me?" The beautiful doll nodded and said, "Yes, Mia, I'd love to play with you. But first, we need to clean your toys and fingers." + +Mia and the beautiful doll cleaned all the toys together. They used soap and water to make everything shiny and new. Mia's fingers were also clean now. They were having so much fun. + +But then, Mia's mom came into the room. She saw the water and soap everywhere. The floor was slippery, and Mia's mom fell down. "Oh no, Mia!" her mom said. "You made a big mess, and now I am hurt." Mia felt very sad and knew she should have been more careful. +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel named Sam. Sam lived in a big tree. One day, Sam went to find acorns. He saw many acorns on the ground. Sam was very happy. + +Sam saw two acorns. One acorn was big and flexible. The other acorn was small and hard. Sam had to choose one acorn. He thought the flexible acorn was better. So, Sam chose the flexible acorn. + +Sam took the flexible acorn home. He tried to eat it. But the flexible acorn was not good. It made Sam feel sick. Sam was sad. He should have chosen the small and hard acorn. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a very tired boy. He played all day with his toys and his dog, Max. Tim loved to run, jump, and play with Max in the sun. + +One day, after playing outside, Tim's hands were very dirty. His mom said, "Tim, you need to wash your hands." So, Tim went to the tap. He turned on the tap and water came out. Tim put his hands under the water and washed them. He washed and washed until his hands were clean. + +After washing his hands, Tim felt less tired. He was happy that his hands were clean. Tim went back to play with Max and his toys. They played and played until the sun went down. Then, Tim and Max went to bed. They were both very tired, but they had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, in a peaceful little town, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends. One sunny day, they decided to play a game. They wanted to play hide and seek. + +Tim put on his favorite jacket and ran outside to find a hiding spot. He looked around and saw a big tree with lots of leaves. Tim thought it was the perfect place to hide. So, he went behind the tree and stayed very quiet. + +His friends started to look for him. They looked under the slide, behind the bushes, and even in the sandbox. But they could not find Tim. He was hiding so well! Finally, one of his friends saw his jacket behind the tree. They all laughed and said, "We found you, Tim!" They played hide and seek all day long and had lots of fun in their peaceful little town. +One day, a red ball was playing with his friends. They were playing hockey. They hit the ball with sticks and had fun. The red ball was very happy. + +But then, a big dog came to the park. The dog saw the red ball and wanted to play too. The dog ran and took the red ball away. The friends were sad, and they wanted their red ball back. + +The friends had an idea. They found a long stick and poked the dog with it. The dog was surprised and let go of the red ball. The friends got their red ball back, and they continued to play hockey. They were happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a wise cat named Whiskers. Whiskers lived in a small house with a girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with Whiskers all day. They were best friends. + +One day, Whiskers found an ashtray in the house. The ashtray was round and shiny. Whiskers was curious about the ashtray. He gave it a little squeeze with his paw, but it didn't do anything. He pushed it again and it rolled across the floor. + +Whiskers and Lily played with the ashtray, rolling it back and forth. They had so much fun together. At the end of the day, Whiskers and Lily were very tired. They cuddled up together and went to sleep. They were happy and loved each other very much. +Once upon a time, there was a strong ant named Andy. Andy lived in a big ant hill with his family. They all worked together to find food and keep their home clean. + +One day, Andy was on his way to a special event. He was to meet his friends at a picnic. On his way, he found a big cookie. But the cookie was too big for him to carry alone. Andy started to struggle. He tried to push and pull the cookie, but it was very hard. + +Just then, a friendly bee named Bella saw Andy's struggle. She flew down and asked, "Do you need help, Andy?" Andy nodded and said, "Yes, please, Bella." Together, they carried the cookie to the event. All their friends were very happy to see them and the big cookie. They all shared the yummy treat and had a great time at the picnic. +Once upon a time, there was a big empty field in a country. In this field, there were two small houses. In one house lived a nice girl named Amy. In the other house lived a kind boy named Tom. They both liked to play in the field, but they did not want to share it. + +One day, Amy said, "I want to own this field." Tom said, "No, I want to own this field." They both became very upset. They did not know what to do. They wanted the field to be their own, but they also wanted to be friends. + +Amy and Tom thought about it for a while. Then, they had an idea. They decided to share the field and own it together. They drew a line in the middle of the field. Amy owned one side, and Tom owned the other side. Now, they could play in the field and still be friends. They were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a red car named Zoom. Zoom loved to go fast and wave to his friends. One day, Zoom saw a big hill and wanted to race to the top. + +Zoom started to go up the hill very fast. But then, he saw his friend, a little blue car, who was stuck on the hill. Zoom wanted to win, but he knew his friend needed help. He stopped and thought about what to do. + +Zoom decided to help his friend. He pushed the blue car up the hill, and they both made it to the top together. Zoom learned that it's more important to be kind and help others than to win a race. And from that day on, Zoom and the blue car were best friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a fancy gem. This gem was very pretty and everyone wanted it. But, it was in a high tower and nobody could reach it. The people in the town were sad because they wanted the gem so much. + +One day, a big bird came to the town. The bird wanted to help the people get the gem. So, the bird flew up to the high tower. But, there was a mean cat that lived in the tower. The cat did not want the bird to take the gem. The cat tried to delay the bird by hiding the gem. + +The bird was very smart. It looked and looked for the gem. Finally, the bird found the gem and took it from the mean cat. The bird flew down and gave the gem to the people in the town. Everyone was so happy to have the fancy gem. They thanked the big bird for helping them. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little beetle. This beetle was very graceful. It liked to dance and play with its friends in the garden. + +One sunny day, the beetle met a big bird. The bird said, "Hello, little beetle. You are so graceful when you dance. Can you teach me how to dance like you?" The beetle said, "Of course, I can teach you how to dance." + +So the beetle and the bird danced together in the garden. They were very happy. Their friends watched them dance and clapped their hands. The beetle and the bird became best friends and danced together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy box with many toys. In the box, there was a figure named Mr. Bear. Mr. Bear was a naughty figure. He always liked to play tricks on Lily. + +One day, Lily set a tea party with her toys. She invited her dolls and Mr. Bear to join her. But Mr. Bear had a plan. He wanted to make the tea party more fun. So, he set a naughty trap for Lily. + +When Lily came to the tea party, she saw that Mr. Bear had set a trap. She laughed and said, "Oh, Mr. Bear, you are so naughty!" Lily did not get angry. Instead, she played along and set a trap for Mr. Bear too. They both laughed and had a great time at the tea party. And from that day on, Lily and Mr. Bear became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, ugly tree. It was very old and had many branches. On one of the branches, a small bag used to hang. No one knew what was inside the bag. + +One day, a thief saw the bag hanging on the tree. He wanted to take it, but he was scared of the ugly tree. The thief thought the tree might be magic and hurt him. But he wanted the bag so much, so he decided to climb the tree. + +As the thief climbed the ugly tree, he felt the tree's branches move. The tree was angry that the thief was trying to take the bag. When the thief reached the bag, the tree shook its branches. The thief fell down from the tree and got hurt. The ugly tree kept the bag hanging on its branch, and no one ever tried to take it again. The thief never got what he wanted, and he was always sad. +One day, a little girl named Amy went to the park with her mom. She saw a light, plastic ball on the ground. Amy picked it up and wanted to play with it. She threw the ball high up in the air and watched it fall back down to the ground. + +Amy and her mom played with the ball together. They took turns throwing it and catching it. The ball was so light and easy to throw. They laughed and had a lot of fun. After a while, the ball went very high and it got stuck in a tree. + +Amy was sad because she could not reach the ball. Her mom tried to help, but the ball was too high. Then, a nice boy came and saw them. He climbed the tree and got the ball for them. The ball fell down and Amy caught it. She was so happy and said thank you to the boy. They all played together until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little girl named Lucy. She had a big box of matches that she liked to play with. Lucy would use the matches to make pretty shapes and patterns on the floor. + +One day, Lucy decided to make a big circle with the matches. She kneeled down on the floor and started to put the matches in a round shape. She was very happy with her circle and clapped her hands. + +Just then, her mommy came into the room and saw the lovely circle Lucy made. Mommy kneeled down next to Lucy, gave her a big hug, and told her she did a great job with the matches. They both smiled and laughed, and then they cleaned up the matches together. +One day, a fireman went to a big, open field. He wanted to observe how fire can grow. He saw a little boy named Tim in the field. Tim was playing with a ball. + +"Hi, Tim!" said the fireman. "Do you want to watch me observe fire?" + +"Yes!" said Tim. "I want to see fire too!" + +The fireman started a small fire. But the fire grew very big, very fast. The fireman and Tim were scared. They knew they had to stop the fire. + +"Help me, Tim!" said the fireman. "We need to put out the fire!" + +Tim and the fireman worked together. They used water to put out the fire. The field was safe again. The fireman and Tim hugged. + +"We did it!" said Tim. "We stopped the fire!" +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a little dog named Spot. Spot was a happy dog who loved to play with his friends. He liked to encourage them to have fun and be kind to each other. One day, while Spot was playing, he met a big, angry bear named Grumpy. Grumpy was not nice to Spot and his friends. + +Spot wanted to help Grumpy be happy and make friends too. He thought that maybe Grumpy was angry because he was in pain. Spot had an idea. He told Grumpy about a nice person called a veterinarian who could help him feel better. Grumpy agreed to go see the veterinarian, but only if Spot went with him. + +When they got to the veterinarian, the nice doctor found a big thorn in Grumpy's paw. The veterinarian took out the thorn and Grumpy felt much better. Grumpy was not angry anymore. He thanked Spot for encouraging him to see the veterinarian. From that day on, Grumpy and Spot became best friends and played together in the forest. The moral of the story is to always be kind and help others, even if they are angry at first. +Once upon a time, there was a panda named Pandy. Pandy lived in a wide forest with many tall trees. Pandy loved to play with his friends, the little birds and the tiny bugs. + +One day, Pandy saw a new animal. It was a small, cute monkey. The monkey said, "Hi, I am Momo. I can jump from tree to tree. Can you do that too?" Pandy shook his head, "No, I can't. But I want to learn." + +Momo smiled and said, "I can teach you to jump like me." Pandy was very happy. They practiced every day. Pandy learned to jump from one tree to another. Now, Pandy and Momo play together all the time in the wide forest. And they became best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to cook with his mom. One day, Tim and his mom were cooking in the kitchen. They were making a yummy cake. Tim was very happy. + +While they were cooking, Tim's toy fell into the closet. The closet was dark and uncomfortable. Tim was scared to go in there. He said, "Mom, can you help me get my toy?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Tim. I will help you." She went into the closet and got Tim's toy. Tim was so happy to have his toy back. They finished cooking the cake and ate it together. It was a good day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to listen to jazz music. His dad would play jazz on the big box in their home. Tim would dance and clap his hands when the music played. + +One day, Tim saw a big, red ball in the yard. He wanted to play with it. He tried to pick it up, but it was very hard. He pushed and pushed, but the ball would not rise. + +Tim had an idea. He ran inside and turned on the jazz music. The music made him happy and strong. He went back outside and tried again. This time, with the power of jazz, he could make the ball rise. Tim smiled and played with his big, red ball all day long. +One day, a little dog named Max heard a sound. It was a cat crying. Max went to see the cat. The cat was sad because she lost her toy. Max wanted to help the cat find her toy. + +Max and the cat walked and looked for the toy. They asked a polite bird if it saw the toy. The bird said it saw the toy near a big tree. Max and the cat went to the big tree. + +At the big tree, they found the toy. The cat was so happy. Max realized that helping others made him happy too. From that day, Max and the cat became good friends. +Once upon a time, in a big garden, there were many pastel flowers. A little bunny loved to hop around these flowers. One day, the bunny was hopping too fast and being careless. + +As the bunny hopped, he saw a big frog. The frog said, "Be careful, little bunny! You might hurt the flowers if you hop too fast." But the bunny did not listen and kept hopping fast. + +The careless bunny hopped on the pastel flowers and broke them. The flowers cried out, "Why did you hurt us?" The bunny felt bad but it was too late. The flowers were sad and the garden was not pretty anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a popular little red car named Zoom. He loved to travel fast on the road. One day, while he was going down the street, he saw a big blue truck named Biggie. + +Zoom said, "Hi Biggie! Want to travel with me?" Biggie smiled and said, "Yes, Zoom! Let's go!" So, they went on a fun trip together. They saw trees, flowers, and many animals. + +As they were traveling, they came to a bridge. Biggie was too tall to go under the bridge. Zoom said, "Don't worry, Biggie! I will help you." Zoom found a way to let air out of Biggie's tires. Biggie became shorter and could go under the bridge. They both laughed and continued their journey. +Once upon a time, there was a cute cat named Kitty. Kitty had a best friend named Birdy. They liked to play and have fun together. One day, Kitty and Birdy had a race. They wanted to see who was faster. + +Kitty said, "I will win the race!" Birdy said, "No, I will win!" They started to run. Kitty was fast, but Birdy was faster. Kitty tried to catch up, but she could not. She started to miss Birdy. She felt sad. + +Kitty stopped running. She saw a big spirit in the sky. The spirit looked mean. Kitty was scared. The spirit came down and took Birdy away. Kitty was all alone. She missed her friend and cried. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. Lucy had a crazy aunt named Jane. Aunt Jane had long, wild hair that she never cut. One day, Lucy had an idea. She wanted to help Aunt Jane look nice and neat. + +Lucy went to Aunt Jane and said, "Aunt Jane, can I cut your hair?" Aunt Jane looked at Lucy and thought for a moment. "No, Lucy. I like my hair this way. It makes me feel happy and free," Aunt Jane replied. But Lucy thought that Aunt Jane's hair was too messy and she really wanted to help. + +Lucy tried to cut Aunt Jane's hair when she was not looking. Aunt Jane saw Lucy with the scissors and got upset. "Lucy, I told you no!" she said. Lucy felt bad for not listening to Aunt Jane. She said, "I'm sorry, Aunt Jane. I just wanted to help." + +Aunt Jane hugged Lucy and said, "It's okay, Lucy. I know you meant well. But we should always listen to each other's wishes." From that day on, Lucy learned to listen and respect other people's choices. And Aunt Jane, with her crazy hair, continued to be happy and free. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a fragile bicycle that he loved to ride every day. One day, the bicycle got a flat tire, and Tim was very sad. + +Tim's friend, Sue, saw him looking sad and asked, "Why are you sad, Tim?" Tim told her about his bicycle and the flat tire. Sue knew how to help and said, "Don't worry, Tim. I can help you fix your bicycle!" + +Together, they worked hard to fix the fragile bicycle. Tim held the bicycle steady while Sue put air back in the tire. Soon, the bicycle was as good as new. Tim was so happy, and they both rode their bicycles together, laughing and having fun. + +That day, Tim learned that it's important to help others when they need it. And Sue was happy to have helped her friend. They both knew that helping each other made their friendship even stronger. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. The farmer had a green hat. He lived on a big farm with his animals. He had a cow, a pig, a dog, and a cat. The farmer loved his animals very much. + +One day, the animals wanted to have a race. The cow said "I am big, I will win." The pig said "I am fast, I will win." The dog said "I am strong, I will win." The cat said "I am smart, I will win." The farmer said "Okay, let's have a race." + +The race started. The cow, the pig, the dog, and the cat ran very fast. It was a fun race. But then, they all got lost. The farmer looked for them, but he could not find them. The animals were scared and sad. + +The farmer was sad too. He missed his animals. The cow, the pig, the dog, and the cat did not know how to get back to the farm. They were lost and alone. + +In the end, the animals did not find their way back. The farmer was very sad without his animals. The race was not fun anymore. It was a bad day for the farmer and his animals. +One day, a little boy named Tim was very excited. He put on his shoes and went for a walk with his mom. They wanted to go to the wood near their house. Tim was happy to walk with his mom and see the trees and animals. + +As they walked in the wood, they saw a big tree. Tim looked up and saw a squirrel. The squirrel was eating a nut. Tim and his mom smiled and waved at the squirrel. They walked some more and saw a pretty bird in a tree. The bird sang a nice song for them. + +After their walk in the wood, Tim and his mom went back home. Tim was tired but happy. He had a fun day walking with his mom and seeing the animals in the wood. He couldn't wait to go back and see more. +Once upon a time, there was a little train. The train had a great wish to go on the big track. But the other trains did not believe the little train could do it. + +One day, the little train met a wise old train. The old train said, "If you believe in yourself, you can go on the big track too." The little train felt happy and said, "I will try my best!" + +The little train worked hard and believed in itself. Soon, it was strong enough to go on the big track. The other trains saw this and were very surprised. They said, "Wow, you did it! We believe in you now." The little train felt proud and happy. + +The moral of the story is to always believe in yourself and never give up. +One day, a little girl named Amy went to the store with her mom. They wanted to buy some food for a party. Amy saw a yummy pastry in the shop. She asked her mom if they could buy it. Her mom said yes, and Amy was very glad. + +At the party, Amy wanted to share the pastry with her friends. But she had to wait for all her friends to come. So, she put the pastry on a plate and let it remain on the table. She played with her friends while they waited for everyone to arrive. + +When all her friends were at the party, Amy showed them the pastry. They all smiled and were glad too. They each took a piece and enjoyed the yummy treat. Amy was happy that she could share the pastry with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was a very careful dog. He liked to play with his toys and count numbers. One sunny day, Spot went outside to play in the yard. + +While Spot was playing, he found a big flower. He wanted to smell it. But when he got close, he started to sneeze! "Achoo!" went Spot. He sneezed so loud that his friend, the little bird, heard him and came to see what was going on. + +The little bird asked, "Spot, are you okay?" Spot said, "Yes, but I sneezed from the flower." The little bird told Spot to be more careful next time. They both laughed and went back to playing together, counting numbers and having fun. +Once upon a time, in a small farm, there lived a unique hen named Henny. Henny loved to eat corn. One sunny day, Henny went to the corn field to choose the best corn. + +Henny walked around the corn field and saw many corns. She looked at the tall ones and the short ones. She looked at the big ones and the small ones. Henny wanted to choose the best corn to eat. + +At last, Henny found a very special corn. It was big, yellow, and shiny. Henny knew it was the best corn. She was very happy to choose the unique corn. Henny ate the corn and went home with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very excited because it was his birthday. He knew his mom had a big treat for him to eat. Max could not wait to eat it. + +One day, Max saw some smoke in the sky. He did not know what it was, but he thought it was pretty. Max wanted to see where the smoke was coming from, so he followed it. He was still excited about his birthday treat, but he was also curious about the smoke. + +Max followed the smoke to a big fire. He was scared and did not know what to do. The fire got bigger and bigger. Max's mom found him and they tried to run away, but it was too late. The fire had grown too big and they could not escape. Max never got to eat his birthday treat and he was not excited anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue liked to listen to the birds sing. Every day, she would sit on her porch and listen. The porch was old and not so nice, but Sue did not care. She just liked to hear the birds. + +One day, Sue saw a cheap toy at the store. It was a little bird that could sing. She was so happy and wanted to buy it. She asked her mom for the toy. Her mom said yes, and they took the toy home. + +Sue put the toy bird on the porch and listened to it sing. But the toy bird's song was not as nice as the real birds. The real birds got sad and flew away. Sue missed the real birds and their pretty songs. The cheap toy bird broke, and Sue was sad. She wished she never bought the toy bird. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful boy named Tim. Tim had a sack. He liked to use the sack to carry things. One day, Tim found some salt. He put the salt in his sack. + +Tim walked to his friend, Amy. Amy was sad. She had no salt for her food. Tim said, "I have salt for you!" He opened his sack and gave her the salt. Amy was happy. + +Amy said, "Thank you, Tim! You are very helpful." Tim smiled. He was glad he could help his friend. From that day on, Tim and Amy were best friends. They always helped each other. +Once upon a time, in a humble little house, there lived a girl named Sally. Sally had a small purse that she loved very much. It was her favorite thing in the whole world. + +One day, Sally went for a walk in the park. She took her purse with her. As she walked, she met a friendly dog. The dog wagged its tail and looked at Sally. Sally wanted to play with the dog, so she started to lead the dog around the park. + +They played and laughed all day. Sally and the dog were very happy. When it was time to go home, Sally put her purse around her neck and waved goodbye to her new friend. She knew that her humble purse had helped her make a new friend that day. +Once upon a time, there was a compassionate girl named Lily. She loved to teach her friends new things. One sunny day, Lily and her friend Tim went to play in the park. + +At the park, they saw a small bird that couldn't fly. Lily said, "Oh no, the bird needs help. I will teach it to fly." Tim looked at Lily and asked, "How will you do that?" Lily smiled and said, "We will be kind and patient." + +Lily and Tim spent many days with the bird. They would talk to it, feed it, and show it how to flap its wings. Slowly, the bird started to learn. One day, the bird flew up into the sky. Lily and Tim were so happy and proud. + +The bird came back to visit Lily and Tim every day. They all played together in the park. The bird was very thankful to Lily for teaching it to fly. And Lily learned that being compassionate and patient can help others learn and grow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very thirsty and wanted a drink. She saw a big jug on the counter. The jug was full of cold water. + +Lily wanted to reach the jug, but it was too high. She tried to stand on her toes, but she could not reach it. She was not successful. Then, she had an idea. She got her chair and stood on it. + +Now, Lily could reach the jug. She was so happy and successful. She poured some water into her cup and took a big sip. Lily's thirst was gone, and she smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a pink caterpillar. It was crawling on a big green leaf. Suddenly, a bird came and tried to eat the caterpillar. The caterpillar was scared and wanted to run away, but it didn't know how to. + +Then, something strange happened. The caterpillar started to vanish! It disappeared right in front of the bird's eyes. The bird was confused and flew away. The caterpillar was safe! + +From that day on, the pink caterpillar knew that it had a special power to vanish and protect itself from danger. It continued to crawl on the big green leaf, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky was very lonely because all of his friends had gone away. He wanted to find new friends but didn't know where to look. One day, Ducky saw a big puddle and decided to take a swim. He jumped into the puddle and started to soak in the water. + +As Ducky was swimming, he saw a little frog named Froggy. Froggy was crying and Ducky asked him what was wrong. Froggy said that he had lost his truth and didn't know where to find it. Ducky didn't understand what Froggy meant by "truth", but he wanted to help his new friend. They searched everywhere for the truth, but they couldn't find it. + +Suddenly, they saw a big bird named Birdie who had taken the truth by mistake. Ducky and Froggy asked Birdie to give back the truth and Birdie agreed. Ducky and Froggy were very happy and became good friends. They played together every day and were never lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she found a shiny rock and said, "Mine!" She put it in her pocket and went back to playing. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to help carry the groceries inside. Lily said, "Okay, Mommy!" She carried the bread and the milk inside, but then she remembered the shiny rock in her pocket. She didn't want to leave it outside, so she carried it inside too. + +At dinner that night, Lily's mom noticed the shiny rock on the table. "Where did you get this?" she asked. Lily said, "I found it outside. It's mine." Her mom smiled and said, "That's normal. Sometimes we find things that are special to us." Lily was happy to hear that and went to bed with her shiny rock tucked safely under her pillow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, she saw a shiny red shoe on the ground. She picked it up and held it in her hand. "Look, Mommy," she said excitedly. "I found a shoe!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That's great, Lily. Maybe we can find the other one and make a pair." Lily giggled and they went on a hunt for the missing shoe. As they walked, they saw a funny clown. The clown made silly faces and told jokes that made Lily laugh. + +After a while, they found the other shoe and Lily was so excited. She put them on her feet and danced around happily. "Thank you for helping me find my shoe, Mommy," she said. They hugged and went back home, feeling happy and grateful for the fun day they had together. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady named Grandma. She loved to knit and always wore her favorite mitten. One day, she went for a walk in the park and accidentally dropped her mitten. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +A little girl named Lily saw Grandma looking sad and asked, "What's wrong, Grandma?" Grandma replied, "I lost my favorite mitten." Lily said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find it." They looked everywhere, but the mitten was nowhere to be found. + +Grandma was about to give up when Lily said, "Don't surrender, we can keep looking!" Suddenly, they saw a squirrel with the mitten in its mouth. Lily said, "Look, there it is!" They chased the squirrel and finally got the mitten back. + +Grandma was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You're my hero!" Lily smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help." And they both walked home happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the green grass. One day, she saw a butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily went inside to get a drink of water from the cupboard. She opened the cupboard and saw a big jar of cookies. She asked her mom if she could have one and her mom said yes. Lily was happy to gain a cookie from the cupboard. + +After she finished her cookie, Lily went back outside to play. She saw the butterfly again and this time, she caught it in her hands. She was so excited to gain a new friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat lunch with her friends at school every day. One day, Lily's mom made her a sandwich with cheese and ham. When Lily opened her lunchbox, she saw that her sandwich was starting to rot. + +Lily thought it was funny that her sandwich was getting yucky. She showed her friends and they all laughed together. But Lily didn't want to eat the rotting sandwich, so she asked her teacher if she could have something else for lunch. + +The teacher gave Lily a fresh apple and some crackers. Lily was happy to have a new lunch and she shared her crackers with her friends. They all had a fun time together, even though Lily's sandwich was a little bit funny. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big party. Mommy and daddy were cooking yummy food in the kitchen. They put the food on a big table with a white cloth. There were many forks on the table. The forks were shiny and silver. + +A little girl named Ellie came to the party. She saw the food and her tummy rumbled. Mommy said, "Ellie, would you like some food?" Ellie nodded her head and mommy served her a big plate of food. Ellie used the fork to eat the food. She was very delicate and didn't make a mess. + +After eating, Ellie played with her friends and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, mommy and daddy thanked Ellie for coming to the party. Ellie smiled and said, "Thank you for the yummy food!" +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Freddy. Freddy loved to hop around and explore the pond where he lived. One day, Freddy saw a big, heavy rock at the bottom of the pond. He wanted to see it up close, so he decided to dive down to get a better look. + +As Freddy swam down towards the rock, he saw a beautiful spring of water bubbling up from the ground. The water was so clear and sparkly that Freddy couldn't resist taking a sip. He drank and drank until he was full, and then he swam back up to the surface. + +Freddy was so happy that he got to see the rock and drink from the spring. He hopped around the pond, telling all his frog friends about his adventure. From that day on, whenever Freddy felt curious about something, he would dive right in and explore it. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear who lived in the forest. He was very hungry and wanted to eat something yummy. The bear walked and walked until he found a little house in the woods. He knocked on the door and a kind lady opened it. + +"Hello, little bear," said the lady. "What can I serve you?" + +"I'm very hungry," said the bear. "Do you have any food for me?" + +The lady smiled and invited the bear inside her home. She gave him a bowl of porridge, but it was too spicy for the bear. He didn't like it at all. So, the lady gave him a sweet honey sandwich instead. The bear was very happy and thanked the lady before leaving her home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved sausages and always asked her mom to make them for dinner. One day, Lily's mom went to the store to buy some sausages, but she accidentally dropped them on the ground. + +When she got home, Lily noticed that the sausages looked dirty and sad. She asked her mom what happened and her mom explained what had happened. + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I can be careful and help you clean them!" Her mom was surprised by the offer and thanked her for being so thoughtful. Together, they washed the sausages and cooked them for dinner. + +Lily was so happy to have her favorite food and her mom was grateful for her daughter's help. From that day on, Lily always offered to help her mom in the kitchen and they made many delicious meals together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved to play outside and look at the pretty flowers. One day, Sally's mom told her they were going to have a picnic in the park. Sally was so excited! + +They packed sandwiches, juice, and some cookies. When they got to the park, Sally's mom spread out a blanket and they started eating. Sally's mom noticed that the gas tank in the car was getting low. She said, "We need to go get some gas soon." + +After they finished eating, Sally's mom took her to the playground. Sally went down the slide and swung on the swings. Then, Sally's mom said they had to go get gas for the car. Sally didn't want to leave the playground, but she knew they had to go. + +When they got to the gas station, Sally's mom filled up the car with gas. Sally saw a funny clown outside the gas station and started to laugh. Her mom said, "I'm glad we got gas when it was available. Now we can go home and play some more." Sally smiled and thought about how much fun she had at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He was walking on the floor of the jungle. Suddenly, he saw a little mouse. The lion wanted to eat the mouse, so he roared very loudly. + +The mouse was so scared that he ran away as fast as he could. But then the mouse had an idea. He ran to the river and found a helpless crocodile. The mouse asked the crocodile for help, and the crocodile agreed. + +The mouse and the crocodile went back to the lion. The mouse climbed onto the lion's back and tickled him. The lion laughed and laughed, and the mouse ran away. The crocodile was happy to have helped the mouse, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a funny cat named Mittens. Lily loved to play with Mittens, but one day she noticed that her calendar was dirty. + +"Lily, what's wrong?" asked her mom. + +"My calendar is dirty," replied Lily. + +"Would you like to polish it?" asked her mom. + +"Yes, please!" said Lily. + +So, Lily polished her calendar until it was shiny and clean. Mittens watched and meowed. + +"Look, Mittens! My calendar is clean now!" said Lily. + +Mittens purred and rubbed against Lily's leg. They both had fun polishing the calendar together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys, especially his trumpet. He would blow into it and make loud, wild sounds. One day, Timmy's mom came into his room and said, "Timmy, it's time for dinner." Timmy didn't understand what his mom said, so she repeated it again. "Dinner time, Timmy. Let's go eat." Timmy put down his trumpet and followed his mom to the kitchen. While they were eating, Timmy asked his mom if he could play his trumpet outside. His mom said yes, but only if he played quietly so he wouldn't disturb the neighbors. Timmy understood and promised to play softly. He went outside and played his trumpet while looking at the stars. It was a peaceful night and Timmy was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to eat squash, but he couldn't find any in his garden. He asked his friend, a little bird, if she had seen any squash around. + +The little bird said, "I saw some squash in the big garden, but it's too far away. You have to spread your wings and fly there." + +Benny was scared to fly, but he really wanted some squash. So, he took a deep breath and spread his little wings. He flew and flew until he reached the big garden. + +But when he got there, he saw a big bear eating all the squash! Benny was scared, but he wanted his squash. So, he asked the bear, "Can I have some squash, please?" + +The bear growled and said, "No! This is my squash!" Benny didn't know what to do, but then he had an idea. He said, "If you give me some squash, I'll spread the word about how strong and brave you are!" + +The bear liked that idea and gave Benny some squash. Benny was happy and flew back to his garden, where he shared his squash with his little bird friend. They both had a yummy meal and Benny felt proud that he was able to solve the conflict with the bear. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to dance all day long. He would hop and wiggle his tail to the beat of the music. One day, Benny decided to have a dance party with his friends. + +Benny's friends, a squirrel and a mouse, came to the party. They all danced together and had so much fun. Benny's mom even made some yummy radish snacks for them to eat. + +After the party, Benny felt like a famous dancer. He was so happy that his friends had fun and he could make them smile. Benny went to bed that night dreaming of his next dance party. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry cat named Mittens. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help sort the sheets in the laundry. + +Lily said, "Okay, Mommy. I will help you sort the sheets." + +As she was sorting the sheets, Mittens came into the room and jumped onto the pile of sheets. "Mittens, get off the sheets!" Lily exclaimed. + +Mittens meowed and jumped off the pile. Lily giggled and said, "You are a silly cat!" + +After they finished sorting the sheets, Lily's mom thanked her for her help. Lily smiled and said, "I love helping you, Mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to ride his motorcycle all around his backyard. One day, he was riding it very fast and he hit a rock. The motorcycle broke into many pieces. Timmy was sad and started to cry. + +His mom came outside and asked, "What happened, Timmy?" Timmy said, "I lose my motorcycle. It's broken now." His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, we can fix it together." Timmy smiled and hugged his mom back. + +They worked together to fix the motorcycle and soon it was as good as new. Timmy was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love you." And they both went for a ride on the motorcycle together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a good dog named Max. Max liked to go on walks with his owner, Sarah. Sarah always put a leash on Max so he wouldn't run away. The leash was strong and reliable. + +One day, Max saw a squirrel and he wanted to chase it. He pulled and pulled on the leash, but it wouldn't release. Sarah told Max to be a good boy and stay by her side. Max listened and didn't run away. + +After the walk, Sarah gave Max a treat for being such a good dog. Max was happy and wagged his tail. He knew that being a reliable dog was important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an old book that she loved to read every night before bed. One night, her mom promised to read her a new story instead. But Lily didn't want to read a new story, she wanted to read her old book. + +Lily said, "Mommy, I want to read my old book tonight." + +Her mom replied, "But I promised to read you a new story. Maybe you'll like it even more than your old book." + +Lily didn't want to break her mom's promise, but she really wanted to read her old book. She thought for a moment and then said, "Mommy, can we read my old book first and then the new story?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. That's a great idea." + +Lily was happy that she could read her old book and also hear a new story from her mom. She learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for what you want and that promises can be kept in different ways. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play with her friends. They were running and laughing when Lily saw a wire on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friends. "Look, a wire!" she said. + +Suddenly, Lily's friend, Sarah, tripped over the wire and fell down. Lily helped her up and Sarah smiled at her. "You're so sweet, Lily," Sarah said. Lily felt happy that she could help her friend. + +After a while, they all sat down to have a snack. Lily's mom had packed some sweet cookies for them. They all enjoyed the cookies and laughed together. Lily was glad to have such wonderful friends to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to imagine things. She had a big jug that she used to play with every day. She would fill it with water and pretend she was a princess drinking from a royal goblet. + +One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. He saw the jug and said, "That's a big jug! Can I play with it too?" Lily was hesitant because it was her favorite toy, but she said, "Okay, but be careful with it. It's an original jug." + +Timmy was having fun playing with the jug until he accidentally dropped it and it broke into pieces. Lily was very upset and said, "Why did you do that, Timmy? That was my favorite toy!" Timmy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to break it." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "It's okay, Timmy. Let's imagine that the jug is still whole and we're having a tea party with it." Timmy smiled and they continued to play together, imagining all sorts of fun things with the jug. +Once upon a time, there was a brave cow. The cow lived on a farm with other animals. The cow had a friend, a chicken. The chicken and the cow played together every day. + +One day, the cow saw a new animal on the farm. It was a horse. The horse looked lost and sad. The cow went over to the horse and said, "You belong here with us. We are all friends on this farm." + +The horse smiled and said, "Thank you, brave cow. I am happy to be here." From that day on, the horse and the cow became friends too. They played together with the chicken and all the other animals on the farm. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. One day, they decided to go on a trip to a new country. + +Lily was very excited to go on an airplane for the first time. She looked out the window and saw the clouds passing by. "Mommy, look! The clouds are passing us!" she said. + +When they arrived in the new country, they met some friendly people who showed them around. Lily felt proud when she learned some new words in their language. "I passed my test!" she said to her new friends. + +After a fun day of exploring, they went back to their hotel. Lily was tired but happy. "I love this country," she said to her mommy and daddy. "I'm proud we came here." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. While playing, she found a long stick and started to play with it. Suddenly, she saw a wallet on the ground. + +Lily picked up the wallet and showed it to her mommy. "Mommy, look! Wallet!" she said. Her mommy took the wallet and looked inside. "This is not ours, we need to give it to someone who lost it," her mommy said. + +While they were walking, Lily saw a man looking for something. "Excuse me, did you lose your wallet?" Lily's mommy asked. The man was so happy and thanked them. "You are so kind. Thank you for minding my wallet," he said. Lily smiled and felt proud of herself for helping someone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk with her mommy. They walked down the green street and saw many trees and flowers. + +Lily saw a big puddle on the street and wanted to jump in it. "No, Lily. You will get wet. Let's cover it with this big leaf," said mommy. + +Lily helped her mommy cover the puddle with the big green leaf. "Good job, Lily!" said mommy. They continued their walk and saw a cat sitting on a fence. "Meow!" said the cat. Lily said, "Hi, kitty!" The cat jumped down and followed them. They all had a fun walk on the green street. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red bike with a pedal. She liked to ride it around the park. One day, she saw a curious squirrel in the tree. She wanted to see it closer, so she rode to the tree. But her bike wouldn't stop! She tried and tried, but it kept going. Finally, she crashed into the tree. The squirrel ran away, but Lily was okay. She learned to always use the pedal to stop her bike. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was wearing a black dress that her mommy picked out for her. The dress was tight, but she loved it because it made her feel like a princess. + +Lily went to the park and saw a boy playing with a ball. She asked him if she could play too. The boy replied, "Sure!" and they started playing together. + +After a while, Lily's tummy started to grumble. She asked the boy if he knew where she could get some food. He replied, "My mommy packed me a snack. You can have some of mine!" Lily was so happy and thanked him. They sat together and enjoyed the snack. From that day on, they became good friends and played together every day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a big tree and decided to stand under it to get some shade. The tree was very tall and had lots of leaves that were green and warm. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a sound and turned around to see a big brown dog running towards her. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, the dog stopped and started to bow down, wagging its tail. Lily realized that the dog was friendly and wanted to play. + +So, Lily and the dog played together for a while, running around and having fun. After a while, Lily got tired and sat down under the tree again. The dog sat next to her and they both felt warm and happy in the sunshine. From that day on, Lily and the dog became good friends and they would often stand under the tree and play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat a sandwich. Her mommy made her an easy sandwich with peanut butter and jelly. Lily loved it so much that she wanted to read a story while she ate. + +She went to her bookshelf and picked out a book with big letters and pictures. She sat down at the table and read the story while she ate her sandwich. The story was about a little bunny who went on an adventure to find his lost carrot. + +Lily finished her sandwich and the story. She felt happy and full. She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for my yummy sandwich and my fun story. I love you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside with his friends, especially playing catch with a ball. They would throw the ball back and forth with a net. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy got angry because he couldn't catch the ball with the net. He said, "I quit! I can't do it!" and threw the net on the ground. + +Timmy felt sad for his friend and said, "Don't quit, Billy! You can do it! Just keep trying!" Billy picked up the net and tried again. This time, he caught the ball and felt very happy. + +The moral of the story is to never give up and keep trying. Even if something is hard, it's important to keep going and not quit. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who was having her birthday soon. She was very excited to start her party and have lots of fun with her friends. Her mom and dad made sure everything was safe so that no one would get hurt. + +When the day of her birthday finally came, Lily woke up early and ran to her parents' room to tell them that her special day had started. They all had breakfast together and then Lily's friends arrived. They played games, sang songs and ate cake. Lily had the best birthday ever and felt very safe and happy with her loved ones around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a lucky chair that he loved to sit on. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's lucky chair and said, "Wow, that's a cool chair! Can I sit on it too?" Timmy replied, "Sure, but be careful not to pinch your fingers!" Billy sat on the chair and said, "This chair is so comfy! I feel lucky too!" Timmy smiled and said, "I know, right? It's the best chair ever!" The two friends sat on the lucky chair together and played games all afternoon. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was very loyal to his owner, a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily noticed that Spot's skin was very dry and itchy. She wanted to help him feel better, so she went to get some lotion to put on his skin. + +But when she looked in the cupboard, she saw that they were all out of lotion! Lily didn't know what to do. Spot was still scratching and whimpering. Then, she remembered that her neighbor had a big supply of lotion. She decided to go ask if she could borrow some. + +When Lily got to her neighbor's house, she explained the problem to her. The neighbor was very kind and gave her a bottle of lotion to use. Lily was so happy! She ran back home and put the lotion on Spot's skin. He stopped scratching and started wagging his tail. Lily was glad she could help her loyal friend feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little otter named Ollie. Ollie loved to swim and play in the river with his friends. One day, Ollie got sick and felt very weak. He couldn't swim or play like he used to. Ollie felt sad and lonely. + +Ollie's friends noticed that he wasn't playing with them anymore. They asked him what was wrong, and Ollie told them he was sick. Ollie's friends decided to help him feel better. They brought him some fish to eat and stayed with him to keep him company. + +After a few days, Ollie started to feel better. He was able to swim and play again. Ollie's friends were happy to see him feeling better. They learned that it's important to help each other when someone is feeling weak or sick. And as they all played together, Ollie let out a big yawn, feeling content and grateful for his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was very hungry and needed to find some food. She flew around and around but couldn't find any food. Suddenly, she saw a big tree with lots of fruits. She flew towards the tree and saw a big, juicy apple. She tried to eat it, but it was too delicate and fell to the ground. + +The little bird was sad and hungry. She flew around some more and saw a big truck driving by. The truck was carrying fuel. The bird had an idea. She flew towards the truck and landed on the roof. She started to rock the truck back and forth, and the fuel started to spill out. The little bird drank the fuel and felt full and happy. + +But then, the truck driver saw the little bird and got angry. He chased after her, and the little bird flew away as fast as she could. She learned that sometimes it's better to be patient and wait for food to come to you instead of causing trouble. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went to the park with his mom. Timmy loved playing with his toy hammer and hitting rocks with it. His mom told him to be gentle with the hammer, but Timmy didn't listen. + +Suddenly, a big dog came running towards Timmy and started barking loudly. Timmy got scared and hit the dog with his hammer. The dog yelped and ran away. + +A man saw what happened and came over to Timmy and his mom. He mentioned that hitting the dog with the hammer was not nice and that it could hurt the dog. Timmy felt bad and started crying. + +The man called the dog's owner and they took the dog to the vet. The vet said the dog was hurt badly and needed surgery. Timmy's mom was very upset with him and they had to go home early from the park. Timmy learned that using a hammer to hurt others was not a good thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to eat fish and sleep in the sun. One day, Fluffy saw a little bird who was sad because he couldn't fly. Fluffy wanted to help the bird, so he decided to support him. + +Fluffy lifted the little bird up with his paw and helped him learn how to fly. The bird was so happy! He looked at Fluffy and said, "Thank you for your support, Fluffy!" + +From that day on, Fluffy and the little bird were best friends. They would play together in the sun and Fluffy would always support the little bird when he needed help. They looked out for each other and had lots of fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends, but he was not very strong. His mommy told him that he needed to eat his vegetables to make his muscles grow big and strong. Timmy didn't like vegetables, but he wanted to be strong like his friends, so he ate them anyway. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy showed him a shiny rock that he found in his backyard. Timmy thought it was pretty, but he didn't see the value in it. Billy told him that it was very valuable and that he could trade it for something else. Timmy thought about it and decided that it was useful to have something valuable, so he started collecting rocks too. + +Timmy's mommy was proud of him for eating his vegetables and for exercising his muscles by collecting rocks. She told him that he was becoming a strong and useful little boy. Timmy smiled and felt proud of himself too. From that day on, he always looked for valuable rocks to add to his collection. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing with a ball when it accidentally went into a bin. Timmy tried to reach the ball, but it was too far down. + +Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He asked his friends to help him pull the bin closer. They all grabbed onto the bin and pulled with all their might. The bin was rough and heavy, but they didn't give up. + +Finally, they pulled the bin close enough for Timmy to reach in and get the ball. Timmy was so happy that he gave his friends a big hug. From that day on, Timmy and his friends knew that they could accomplish anything if they worked together and pulled hard enough. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a diary where she wrote all her secrets and dreams. One day, Lily's little brother found her diary and read it all. Lily was so upset that her diary was spoiled. + +But then, Lily had an idea. She decided to gain her brother's trust by sharing her toys and playing with him. Her brother was happy and gave back her diary. Lily was so happy that her diary was no longer spoiled and she could continue writing in it. + +From that day on, Lily and her brother played together and shared everything. They learned that sharing is better than keeping things to themselves. And Lily never left her diary where her brother could find it again. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree called oak. It was very tall and had many leaves. One day, a little birdie flew into the oak and made a nest in its branches. The birdie was happy and sang a sweet song. + +But one day, a big storm came and the wind blew very hard. The oak tree swayed back and forth until one of its branches broke. The little birdie was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, a wise old owl came and whispered to the birdie, "Don't worry little one, I'll help you find a new home." So the owl and the birdie flew away to find a new nest, leaving the broken oak behind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and pick flowers. One day, she found a skull on the ground. She didn't know what it was, but it looked scary. + +Suddenly, a charming prince appeared. "Don't be afraid," he said. "I will rescue you and take you to a safe place." Lily was happy to have a friend to help her. + +Together, they walked to the castle where the prince lived. "This is my home," he said. "You can stay here as long as you like." Lily was grateful to the prince for rescuing her and giving her a new home. She knew that she had made a new friend for life. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird had a nest in a tree. The nest was cozy and warm. One day, the bird saw something wild in the sky. It was a big, brown owl. The bird was scared and started to blink. The owl saw the bird's nest and wanted to take it. But the bird was brave and flew around the owl. The owl got dizzy and flew away. The bird's nest was safe and the bird was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the zoo to see all the animals. He would go with his mommy and daddy, and they would have so much fun. + +One day, Timmy saw a toy gun at the store. He really wanted it, but it was too expensive. He was sad, but he knew he couldn't buy it. + +When they got to the zoo, Timmy saw a monkey. He thought it was funny and he laughed. Suddenly, he pretended to have a gun and said, "Bang! Bang! I shoot you, monkey!" His mommy and daddy told him it wasn't nice to pretend to shoot things. Timmy said sorry and promised to be good. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy soldiers. One day, he went to the store with his mom and saw a big orange ball. He wanted it so much, but his mom said they couldn't get it today. + +Timmy felt sad and started to cry. Suddenly, a soldier walked by and saw Timmy crying. The soldier asked Timmy what was wrong. Timmy told the soldier that he wanted the big orange ball but his mom said they couldn't get it today. + +The soldier smiled and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I know how you feel. When I was a little boy, I wanted a toy soldier just like you have. But my mom said we couldn't get it that day. So, I saved my money and bought it myself. Maybe you can save your money and get the big orange ball too!" Timmy smiled and thanked the soldier. From that day on, Timmy felt better and knew that one day he would get the big orange ball. +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 tray to the table. Lily found a big tray and brought it to her mommy. + +"Thank you, Lily," said her mommy. "Can you help me put the regular plates on the tray?" + +Lily nodded and helped her mommy put the plates on the tray. + +Later that day, Lily's daddy came home from work. He saw the tray with the regular plates on it and said, "I will pay for dinner tonight. It looks so delicious!" + +Lily was happy to hear that her daddy liked the food and smiled at him. She loved to help her family and make them happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily got sick and her mommy took her to the doctor. The doctor used a thermometer to check Lily's temperature. The thermometer beeped and the doctor said Lily had a fever. + +Lily's mommy gave her some medicine to help her feel better, but Lily still felt helpless. She didn't want to play or eat her favorite snacks. Her mommy tried to make her feel better by reading her favorite storybook, but Lily was still sad. + +The doctor told Lily's mommy that she could prevent Lily from getting sick again by washing her hands and staying away from other sick people. Lily's mommy promised to take good care of her and keep her healthy. From that day on, Lily washed her hands and stayed away from sick people, and she never got sick again! +Yesterday, a curious little boy went to the park with his mommy. He saw many things like trees, flowers and birds. He noticed a big green ball on the ground and he went to play with it. Suddenly, he saw a cute puppy running towards him. The little boy was very happy and he played with the puppy all day long. When it was time to go home, the little boy was sad but he knew he would come back to the park to play with the puppy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Freddy. Freddy lived in a big swamp with his friends. One day, Freddy went out to explore the swamp by himself. He hopped around and had lots of fun. + +But then, Freddy saw something that made him worried. He saw a big tear in the swamp. The water was leaking out of the swamp and it was getting smaller and smaller. Freddy knew he had to do something to help. + +So, Freddy went to get his friends and they all worked together to fix the tear in the swamp. They worked very hard, but eventually they fixed it. The swamp was saved! Freddy learned that when something is broken, it's important to work together to fix it. +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 dolls when her mom came into the room. + +"Hey Lily, I have an impressive surprise for you!" said her mom. + +"What surprise?" asked Lily, her eyes wide with excitement. + +"I'm going to send you a present in the mail! It's a toy that you can play with your fingers," said her mom. + +Lily was so happy that she jumped up and down. "Thank you, mommy! I can't wait to get it!" she exclaimed. + +A few days later, the package arrived and Lily's mom helped her open it. Inside was a tiny toy car that you could control with your fingers. Lily was so happy and grateful for her mom's impressive gift. She played with it every day and even showed it to her friends at preschool. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. They were having so much fun racing their cars around the room. + +Suddenly, Timmy's little sister came in and grabbed one of the cars. "No, no, no!" Timmy cried. "That's mine!" + +His sister didn't listen and started playing with the car. Timmy got very angry and shouted, "You're going to destroy it!" His sister didn't care and kept playing. + +Timmy got so mad that he started hitting his sister's hand. His mom came in and saw what happened. She scolded Timmy and sent him to his room. Timmy was so upset that he threw his favorite car against the wall and broke it. He realized that his fit of anger had caused him to destroy his own toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toy vehicles and would spend hours zooming them around his room. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her bring in the groceries from the car. Timmy was excited to help and ran outside to help his mom. + +As they were unloading the groceries, Timmy saw an empty vehicle parked across the street. He pointed to it and said, "Look, Mommy! That vehicle is empty!" His mom replied, "Yes, Timmy. It's not safe to leave vehicles empty like that. Someone might try to take it." + +Later that day, Timmy went outside to play with his toy vehicles. He saw the empty vehicle across the street again and decided to go take a closer look. As he approached the vehicle, a man suddenly grabbed him and pulled him inside. Timmy screamed for help, but no one could hear him. + +Sadly, Timmy was never seen again. His mom always warned him about the dangers of strangers and empty vehicles, but Timmy didn't listen. It's important to always be careful and listen to our parents. +Once upon a time, there was a big school. The school was huge! The teacher was nice and she liked to teach the kids. One day, she taught the kids how to print their names. The kids were happy and they printed their names on a big paper. The paper was huge too! Everyone had fun learning and printing their names. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry loved to walk around the forest and see all the animals. One day, Jerry found a wallet on the ground. He didn't know what to do with it, so he asked his friend, a little bird, "What should I do with this wallet?" + +The little bird said, "You should leave it where you found it. Someone might be looking for it." Jerry thought that was a good idea and decided to leave the wallet where he found it. + +But then, a sneaky fox saw Jerry with the wallet and followed him. When Jerry wasn't looking, the fox took the wallet and ran away. Jerry didn't know what happened and felt sad that he couldn't return the wallet to its owner. + +The moral of the story is to always be careful with your things and not to trust strangers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went on a trip with her family and packed her favorite toys in her backpack. When they arrived at their destination, Lily was excited to unpack her toys and play. + +But while she was unpacking, she accidentally dropped her delicate toy and it broke into tiny pieces. Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her mom tried to make her feel better by giving her a massage, but it didn't help. Lily cried and cried until it was time to go home. + +On the way back, Lily couldn't stop thinking about her broken toy. When they got home, she went straight to her room and cried some more. Her mom tried to comfort her, but it didn't work. + +In the end, Lily learned that sometimes accidents happen and things can't be fixed. She was still sad about her toy, but she knew that she had to move on and find joy in other things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a yellow dress that she loved to wear. One day, she was playing with her friend, a boy named Max. Max was very intelligent and loved to ask questions. + +Max asked Lily, "Do you know what it means to lie?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "It means to not tell the truth." + +Max nodded his head and said, "That's right. It's important to always tell the truth." + +Lily smiled and said, "I always tell the truth. And I love my yellow dress!" + +Max laughed and said, "You look very pretty in it, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat butter on her bread. One day, while she was eating her breakfast, her mom told her they needed to go to the store to buy more butter. + +Lily got excited because she loved going to the store. But when they got there, she saw a big jar of peanut butter and wanted it instead. Her mom explained that butter was important for baking and cooking. + +Lily struggled to understand why butter was important, but her mom patiently explained that it made things taste better. Lily finally agreed and they bought the butter. As they walked out of the store, Lily said, "Mom, can we bake cookies with the butter?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course we can, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and have tea parties with her teddy bears. One day, she went to visit her grandma who lived in a big castle. + +When she arrived, she saw a beautiful queen with a unique crown on her head. "Hello little girl," said the queen. "Would you like to help me measure the length of my garden?" + +Lily was excited to help the queen and said, "Yes, I would love to measure your garden!" They walked outside and measured the garden with a long ruler. "Wow, your garden is very big!" exclaimed Lily. + +The queen smiled and said, "Thank you for helping me measure my garden. You are a very smart little girl." Lily felt proud of herself and thanked the queen for letting her help. From that day on, Lily loved measuring things and always remembered the unique queen with the beautiful crown. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat ice cream every day, and her favorite flavor was strawberry. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, I recommend that you eat your ice cream in a bowl instead of a cone. It won't be as messy." + +Lily thought her mom's idea was stupid. She loved eating her ice cream in a cone because it was more fun. "But Mom, I like it in a cone," Lily said. + +Her mom replied, "I understand, but if you eat it in a bowl, you can put some sprinkles on top and it will still be just as yummy." + +Lily thought about it and decided to try eating her ice cream in a bowl. She put some sprinkles on top and it was delicious! From that day on, Lily always ate her ice cream in a bowl, just like her mom recommended. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Bob. Bob liked to zoom around on his bike. He would go so fast that the wind would make his eyes water. One day, while zooming down a hill, Bob stumbled and fell off his bike. + +Bob's knee hurt a lot, but he didn't want to give up his bike rides. So he got back on and zoomed away. But soon he stumbled again, this time hitting his head on the pavement. He felt dizzy and couldn't get up. + +A kind person passing by saw Bob and called for help. But it was too late. Bob had hurt his head too badly and could not be saved. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy box with many toys inside. One day, Lily wanted to play with her toy car, but she couldn't find the key to wind it up. She asked her mom where the key was, but her mom didn't know. + +Lily's mom suggested that they look for the key together. They searched under the bed and in the toy box, but they still couldn't find it. Lily's mom then had a flexible idea. She suggested they use a different toy car that didn't need a key. Lily liked that idea and they played with the other car instead. + +After they finished playing, Lily's mom suggested they keep looking for the key. They searched in the closet and under the couch. Finally, they found the key hiding in a corner. Lily was so happy that they found it. She thanked her mom for being so helpful and flexible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her purple crayon. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend wanted to borrow Lily's purple crayon, but Lily didn't want to share. + +Lily's friend started to cry and Lily felt bad. She decided to borrow her friend's green crayon instead. But when Lily tried to draw with the green crayon, she realized it was only an inch long! + +Lily felt sad that she couldn't draw anymore. She realized that it was not nice to not share with her friend. So, she apologized and gave her friend the purple crayon. Her friend was happy again and they drew pictures together. Lily learned that sharing is important and that sometimes it's okay to borrow things from others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color yellow and always wore a yellow dress. One day, she went for a walk in the forest with her mom. She discovered a big yellow flower and picked it. + +Lily was so happy and excited to show her new discovery to her mom. But suddenly, she felt a sharp pain in her hand. The flower was not ready to be picked and had prickly thorns. Lily cried out in pain and her mom quickly took her to the hospital. + +The doctors tried to help Lily, but unfortunately, the thorns had poisoned her. Lily became very sick and had to stay in the hospital for a long time. Her mom was very sad and wished she had been more careful. From that day on, Lily never picked any flowers without making sure they were ready to be picked. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he found a shiny black rock that he thought was a toy. But it was coal, and it was very dirty. + +Timmy's mommy told him to take a nap, but he didn't want to. He wanted to play with the coal instead. So he snuck outside and played with the coal for hours. When he finally came back inside, he was covered in black dust and his mommy was very angry. + +But that wasn't the worst part. Timmy had breathed in too much of the coal dust and it made him very sick. He had to go to the hospital and the doctors tried to help him, but it was too late. Timmy passed away and his mommy was very sad. It was a terrible ending to a story that started out so fun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys, but his mom said he needed to clean his room first. Timmy didn't want to clean, but he knew he had to do it. + +He started to work by picking up his toys and putting them away. It was hard work, but he kept going. While he was working, he heard a noisy car outside. He looked out the window and saw his dad's car. + +"Is Dad home?" Timmy asked his mom. + +"No, he's just waiting for someone outside," she replied. + +Timmy finished cleaning his room and went outside to see his dad. They played together and had fun. Timmy was happy he did his work first so he could play without any worries. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat fruit, especially apples and bananas. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a big juicy peach to eat. Timmy was so happy and took a big bite. Suddenly, he felt something hard inside the peach. He tried to bite it, but it wouldn't break. So, he used his hands to twist it open. Inside, he found a shiny red toy car! + +Timmy was so excited to play with his new toy car that he ran around the house with it. He played with it for hours until he got tired. Then, he went to bed and fell asleep with the toy car in his hand. The next morning, Timmy woke up and ate some more fruit for breakfast. He felt happy and grateful for the surprise toy in his peach. From that day on, Timmy always looked forward to eating fruit, hoping to find another surprise inside. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to draw and color with crayons. One day, she found a paper airplane and wanted to make one too. Her mom showed her how to fold the paper to make the airplane. Lily was happy and flew the airplane around the room. + +Later, Lily's dad was fixing a shelf in her room. He accidentally hit his thumb with a nail and it hurt a lot. Lily saw her dad was sad and gave him a hug. She asked if he wanted her to kiss the nail to make it better. Her dad smiled and said yes. Lily kissed the nail and her dad felt better. + +The next day, Lily's friend called her stupid. She felt sad and didn't understand why her friend would say that. Her mom told her that sometimes people say mean things, but it doesn't mean it's true. Lily felt better and decided to draw a picture of her and her friend holding hands. +Once upon a time, there was a big panda. He liked to eat bamboo and play in the forest. One day, he saw a river and wanted to cross it. But the river was very wide and he didn't know how to swim. + +Suddenly, he saw a log and thought he could use it to cross the river. He jumped on the log and started to move. But the log split in half and he fell into the filthy water. + +The panda was very sad and wet. He didn't know what to do. Then, he saw a friendly bird who offered to help him. The bird flew him to the other side of the river and the panda was very grateful. From that day on, the panda and the bird became good friends and played together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cookies very much. She had a favorite kind of cookie, but one day her mom brought home a different kind of cookie. Lily didn't like it and said, "Mommy, this cookie is different. Can we have my favorite cookie instead?" + +Her mom replied, "Don't worry, Lily. We can restore your favorite cookie. Let's bake it together!" So they baked Lily's favorite cookie and it tasted so good. Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy. This cookie is the best!" + +From that day on, Lily and her mom baked cookies together every week. They tried different recipes and had so much fun. Lily realized that even though some cookies are different, they can still be delicious. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and cookies all day long. One day, her mom baked a batch of delicious cookies and Lily couldn't wait to taste them. She gobbled them up so fast that she didn't even take the time to enjoy the taste. + +Lily's mom told her to be patient and savor the flavor, but Lily didn't listen. Instead, she wanted to record herself eating the cookies on her tablet. She took a big bite and started recording, but suddenly she started choking. Her mom tried to help her, but it was too late. + +Lily had eaten too fast and choked on a cookie. Her mom was so sad and wished she had been more patient with her daughter. From that day on, Lily's mom made sure to remind all children to take their time and enjoy their food. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, he saw a butterfly flying around. He wanted to catch it, so he ran after it. He chased the butterfly around the park, but it was too fast for him. + +Timmy sat down on a bench to catch his breath. He looked around and saw a watch on the ground. It was hidden under some leaves. He picked it up and put it on his wrist. He was so happy to have found a watch! + +After a while, Timmy got up to go home. He saw the butterfly again and tried to catch it one more time. But again, it was too fast for him. Timmy decided to go home and play with his new watch instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her friend came over to play. Her friend brought a toy that Lily really liked. She asked her friend if she could borrow it. Her friend said yes and gave it to her. + +After a while, Lily's friend had to go home. Lily didn't want to give the toy back. She thought if she wrapped it up, her friend wouldn't notice it was missing. So, she wrapped it up in pretty paper and put it in her toy box. + +Later that night, Lily felt helpless because she knew what she did was wrong. She decided to call her friend and tell her what happened. Her friend forgave her and said she could keep the toy forever. From that day on, Lily learned that borrowing is better than taking and wrapping is for gifts, not for hiding things. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to play in the water. One day, Ellie went to the river to take a bath. But the water was very cold! Ellie shivered and said, "Brrr, it's so cold!" + +Just then, Ellie's friend Timmy came along. Timmy asked, "What's wrong, Ellie?" + +Ellie replied, "The water is too cold. I can't start my bath." + +Timmy had an idea. He said, "Let's run around and warm up our bodies. Then we can jump in the water together!" + +Ellie liked the idea, so they ran and played until they were warm. Then they both jumped in the water and had a fun bath together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw her shadow and thought it was amazing. She jumped and danced, and her shadow followed her every move. + +But then, Lily saw her friend, Timmy, who didn't have a shadow. Timmy was sad and didn't understand why he didn't have one. Lily explained that sometimes shadows can hide when it's cloudy outside. + +Lily then realized that everyone is different and unique. She accepted Timmy for who he is, even without a shadow. From that day on, Lily and Timmy played together every day, and Lily learned that it's important to accept and appreciate everyone, no matter what makes them different. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy's dad gave him a toy car, but it needed a battery to work. Timmy's mom went to the store to order a battery. When the battery came, Timmy put it in the car and it started moving. Timmy was so happy! + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his toy car. He saw other kids playing with their toys too. Timmy thought his car was ordinary compared to theirs. He wanted a new one. But then he remembered how happy he was when his car started moving with the new battery. Timmy realized that his toy car was special to him. + +From then on, Timmy played with his ordinary car every day. He even showed it to his friends and they loved it too. Timmy learned that sometimes the things we already have are the best. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown dog named Max. Max loved to play with his toys and run in the yard. One day, Max found a bulb in the dirt. He dug it up and brought it to his owner, Sarah. + +Sarah planted the bulb in the ground and watered it every day. Soon, a beautiful flower grew! Max loved to sniff the flower and play near it. But one day, his friend, a little black cat named Whiskers, came over to play. Whiskers was being selfish and wouldn't let Max play with the flower. + +Max was sad and didn't like when Whiskers teased him. But then, Sarah came outside and saw what was happening. She told Whiskers to share the flower with Max. Whiskers listened and they all played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a train named Choo-Choo. Choo-Choo was very old and needed fixing. One day, a man came to fix Choo-Choo. Choo-Choo was happy because he loved to steam down the tracks. + +The man fixed Choo-Choo and said, "You're all better now!" Choo-Choo was so happy, he tooted his whistle. + +But then, the man became grumpy. Choo-Choo asked, "Why are you grumpy?" The man said, "I have to fix many trains today." Choo-Choo said, "Thank you for fixing me. I hope your day gets better!" + +The man smiled and said, "Thank you, Choo-Choo. You're a good train." And off Choo-Choo steamed down the tracks, happy to be fixed and to have made the man less grumpy. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor who lived on a boat. He loved to sail on the big blue sea. One day, the sailor got lost in a storm. He didn't know which way to go. He felt scared and alone. + +But then, a helpful bird came to him. The bird showed him the way back home. The sailor was so happy and grateful. He decided to applaud the bird for being so useful. + +From that day on, the sailor never forgot to bring a map and compass with him on his journeys. He knew they would be very useful tools to have. And whenever he saw the bird again, he would always applaud and thank him for his help. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike in the park. He would pedal fast and feel the wind in his hair. One day, Timmy saw a girl with a playful puppy. + +"Hi there!" said Timmy. "What's your puppy's name?" + +"His name is Max," said the girl. "Do you want to play with him?" + +Timmy wondered if he should play with Max. He had never played with a puppy before. But he decided to give it a try. He got off his bike and started to play with Max. Max was so playful and happy. Timmy had a lot of fun playing with him. + +After a while, Timmy got back on his bike and started to pedal away. "Thanks for letting me play with Max!" he shouted to the girl. "Bye!" +Once upon a time, there was a huge elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to drive her big red car around the jungle. One day, Ellie saw a group of monkeys having a war over some bananas. + +Ellie stopped her car and asked, "Why are you having a war? Can't you share the bananas?" + +The monkeys replied, "No, these bananas are only for us. We won't share with anyone else." + +Ellie thought for a moment and said, "But if you share, everyone can have some bananas and there won't be any war." + +The monkeys thought about it and realized Ellie was right. They shared the bananas and became friends with Ellie. From that day on, Ellie would drive around the jungle with her new monkey friends, sharing bananas and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play on the beach with his mom. One day, they were playing in the sand when Timmy saw a big wave coming. "Mommy, look! A big wave!" Timmy said. "Yes, that's called a tide," his mommy replied. + +As the tide came closer, Timmy saw something special in the water. "Mommy, what is that?" Timmy asked. "It's a shell, gifted by the ocean," his mommy said. Timmy picked up the shell and held it close to his ear. "I can hear the ocean in it!" he exclaimed. + +But as Timmy and his mommy continued to play, the shell suddenly disappeared from Timmy's hand. "Mommy, where did it go?" Timmy asked. "It's okay, sometimes things disappear, but we'll always have the memories," his mommy reassured him. And with that, Timmy and his mommy continued to play on the beach, making new memories with each passing tide. +Once upon a time, there was a happy circus with a funny clown. The clown loved to make people laugh and smile. One day, a naughty boy came to the circus and started to throw things at the clown. The clown was sad and scared. He didn't know what to do. + +Then, a kind girl came to the rescue. She opened her heart and stood up for the clown. She told the naughty boy to stop throwing things and be kind to the clown. The boy listened and apologized to the clown. + +The moral of the story is to always be kind to others and never throw things at them. It's important to stand up for what is right and help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her little ball. One day, she saw a little butterfly flying around her. She tried to catch it with her little net, but it flew away. + +As the sun began to set, Lily saw fireflies glowing in the bushes. She ran to catch them with her little net. She caught one and it glowed in her hand. She felt so happy and showed it to her mommy and daddy. + +From that day on, Lily loved to watch the fireflies glow in the dark. She would run around with her little net, trying to catch as many as she could. She loved how they made the night sky so pretty. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she was playing with her favorite doll named Sally. Sally had a fake flower in her hair and a pretty pink dress. + +Lily's mom came into the room and said, "Lily, it's time for dinner. Please come to the kitchen." Lily picked up Sally and brought her to the kitchen. As they sat down to eat, Lily's mom asked, "What did you do today, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "I played with Sally. She has a pretty flower in her hair." Lily's mom smiled and said, "That's nice. Did you kiss Sally goodnight before coming to dinner?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I love Sally. She's my best friend." As they finished eating, Lily's mom reminded her not to play with smoke or fire. Lily promised to be careful and went back to her room to play with Sally some more. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the grass and play with his friends. One day, Benny and his friends decided to watch a film. + +Benny's friend, Sally, asked, "What kind of film should we watch?" + +Benny replied, "I want to watch a film about bunnies hopping!" + +Sally said, "That sounds normal. Let's watch it!" + +As they watched the film, Benny hopped around the room, pretending to be one of the bunnies on the screen. His friends laughed and joined in on the fun. After the film ended, they all went back outside to hop around in the grass again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety was very small and had beautiful feathers. One day, Tweety was flying in the sky when he saw a big, black cloud. The cloud was making funny sounds and Tweety got scared. + +Tweety decided to fly closer to the cloud to see what was happening. As he got closer, he saw a big, red train. The train was making a lot of steam and Tweety could hear people talking inside. Suddenly, Tweety heard a loud noise and the train started moving very fast. + +Tweety tried to fly away, but he couldn't. The train hit him and Tweety fell to the ground. A little girl saw Tweety and tried to help him, but it was too late. Tweety had died. The little girl was very sad and she whispered to Tweety, "You were such a graceful bird. Rest in peace." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, her mommy and daddy got married. Lily thought it was weird because they had a big party and wore fancy clothes. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. He wanted to play with Lily's new toy, but Lily didn't want to share. Timmy said, "Lily, sharing is caring. Don't ignore me." + +Lily realized that she was being selfish and decided to share her toy with Timmy. She learned that sharing is important and it makes others happy. From then on, Lily shared her toys with her friends and had lots of fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her friends. One day, they decided to go on an adventure and explore the creek near their house. They walked and walked until they found a big rock to sit on. + +Lily's friend, Tommy, said "Look, my shoes are wet!" Lily said "Let's take them off and soak our feet in the creek." So they did. The water was cool and refreshing. + +Suddenly, they heard a noise. It was a fair lady walking by. She said "Hello children, what are you doing?" Lily said "We are soaking our feet in the creek. Do you want to join us?" The fair lady smiled and said "That sounds lovely." So they all sat together and enjoyed the cool water on their feet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but one day she couldn't find her favorite teddy bear. She looked under her bed and in her toy box, but she couldn't find him anywhere. + +Feeling sad, Lily went to her mom and asked for help. Her mom suggested they look on the screen of her regular computer to see if they could find a picture of the missing teddy bear. So, they sat down together and searched for pictures of teddy bears on the computer screen. + +After a few minutes, Lily spotted her teddy bear in one of the pictures. She was so happy to have found him! From then on, she made sure to keep her teddy bear in a regular spot so she wouldn't lose him again. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey who went on a safari. He saw lots of animals like lions, zebras and giraffes. He felt very happy because he loved being in the jungle. + +One day, the monkey found a tree with tasty bananas. He wanted to eat them all, but he couldn't reach them. So, he decided to spray some water on the tree to make the bananas fall down. + +The monkey was very clever and he got all the bananas he wanted. He ate them all and felt very full. Then, he went back to his jungle friends and shared some of the tasty bananas with them. They were all very happy and had a great time together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pocket on her dress where she kept her favorite toy, a teddy bear. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She was having fun on the swings when she saw a big dog running towards her. + +Lily was scared and didn't know what to do, but then she remembered what her mommy had told her. "If a dog comes near you, stand still and protect your pocket," her mommy had said. So, Lily stood still and put her hand over her pocket. + +The dog came closer and closer, but then a mighty superhero appeared out of nowhere. "Don't worry, Lily, I will protect you," said the superhero. He scared the dog away and saved the day. Lily was so happy and grateful to the superhero. "Thank you for protecting me and my pocket," she said. From that day on, Lily knew that she always had to protect her pocket and be brave like the mighty superhero. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat salad with her mommy. One day, her mommy made a really hard salad with lots of vegetables. Lily didn't like it very much, but she ate it all up. + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play. She saw a big dog that scared her. She ran back to her mommy and told her what happened. Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, the dog won't hurt you." Lily felt better and they went back outside to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very polite and always said "please" and "thank you". One day, Lily went to a show where a magician did magic tricks. When the magician finished his tricks, everyone applauded and Lily clapped her hands too. + +After the show, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to buy a toy from the magician. Lily said "not yet" because she wanted to save her money for something special. She was happy just watching the show and clapping for the magician. + +When they got home, Lily told her dad about the show and how much fun she had. Her dad was proud of her for being polite and enjoying the show without needing to buy anything. Lily went to bed that night feeling happy and excited to see another magic show someday. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her delicate drum every day. One day, Lily's mom told her not to play with the drum near the stairs because it was dangerous. But Lily didn't listen. + +As she was playing her drum near the stairs, she accidentally hit it too hard and it fell down the stairs. Lily was sad and scared because she knew she did something wrong. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I'm sorry. I didn't listen to you and now my drum is broken." + +Lily's mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. But remember, when we don't listen to our parents, bad things can happen. Let's learn from this and always listen to what we are told." + +Lily learned her lesson and promised to always listen to her parents. Although she was sad about her broken drum, she knew it was important to be safe and listen to those who care about her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went for a walk in the park with her mom. They saw a pond with ducks swimming in it. Lily thought it was interesting and wanted to go closer to the pond. + +As they got closer, they heard someone shouting. It was a boy who was trying to catch a frog. The frog jumped into the pond and swam away. The boy was sad and shouted, "Oh no! I lost the frog!" + +Lily's mom asked the boy if he wanted to see the ducks with them. The boy said yes and they all went to the pond. They watched the ducks swim and Lily said, "This is so interesting!" The boy smiled and said, "I like the pond too." They all had a fun time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry, so his mommy made him a sandwich. The sandwich had peanut butter and jelly inside. Timmy loved to eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. He took a big bite and chewed it up. The texture was soft and squishy in his mouth. Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud noise outside. He was frightened and didn't know what to do. But then he remembered his mommy was there to protect him. He felt safe and continued eating his sandwich. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to wear her favorite pink dress everywhere she went. One day, she went outside to play with her friends. She felt warm in the sun, so she took off her sweater and put it on the ground. + +Suddenly, she heard her friend Tom yell, "Look out, Lily!" She turned around and saw a ball coming towards her. She tried to catch it, but she missed and fell down. Her dress got dirty, and she started to cry. + +Tom came over and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Let's go inside and get you cleaned up." They went inside and Lily's mom helped her change into a new dress. Lily felt much better and thanked Tom for being a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect peanuts from her backyard. One day, her mom told her it was time to get ready for a party. Lily was excited and ran to her room to dress up. She put on her favorite dress and felt proud of how pretty she looked. + +At the party, Lily saw her friends and they all played games together. Suddenly, Lily remembered the peanuts she had collected earlier. She ran to her mom and asked if she could share them with her friends. Her mom said yes and Lily felt even more proud to share her special treats with her friends. + +After the party, Lily went back to her room and took off her dress. She looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. She was proud of herself for having a fun day and for being a good friend. She went to bed dreaming of more adventures and collecting more peanuts. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daughter. The daughter was feeling very sad and unhappy. She was miserable. + +The mommy asked her daughter, "Why are you miserable?" The daughter replied, "I don't know, mommy." + +The mommy said, "Maybe it's because you didn't behave well today." The daughter thought about it and realized that her mommy was right. She promised to behave better from now on. + +The daughter felt better and gave her mommy a big hug. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved playing baseball. One day, he went to the park with his dad to play catch. Timmy was so eager to start playing that he couldn't wait for his dad to get the baseball out of the bag. + +"Dad, can we play now?" Timmy asked. + +"Sure thing, Timmy," his dad replied as he pulled out the baseball. "But first, let's warm up our arms." + +As they played catch, Timmy's dad noticed that his son was growing stronger and better at throwing the baseball. Timmy was so happy to hear his dad say that he was growing into a great baseball player. From that day on, Timmy practiced every day and continued to grow into an even better player. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a lab with many colorful potions. One day, a girl named Lily came to visit Timmy's lab. She said, "Wow, Timmy! Your lab is very attractive!" Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. I like my lab too." + +Lily saw a potion that she really liked. She asked Timmy, "Can I buy this potion from you?" Timmy said, "Sure! I can sell it to you for five shiny coins." Lily gave Timmy the coins and took the potion. She said, "I can't wait to use this potion at home!" + +Timmy was happy to sell his potion to Lily. He said, "Thank you for visiting my lab, Lily. Come back anytime!" Lily smiled and said, "I will, Timmy. Your lab is the best!" And with that, Lily left the lab with her new potion. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a friend named Sally who was feeling sick. Sally was very pale and didn't feel well. Timmy wanted to help his friend feel better. + +Timmy's mommy told him that they could send a card to Sally to make her feel better. Timmy thought that was a good idea. He drew a picture of a flower and wrote a message on the card. Timmy's mommy helped him send the card to Sally. + +A few days later, Sally got the card and it made her very happy. She called Timmy and thanked him for being such a good friend. Timmy felt proud that he could help his friend feel better. The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind to others and help them when they are not feeling well. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream, especially the ones that come in a cone. One day, she went to the ice cream truck with her mom. + +The ice cream man said, "Hello, Lily! What flavor do you want?" Lily said, "I want strawberry, please!" The ice cream man gave her a big cone with strawberry ice cream on top. + +Lily's mom said, "Wow, that was cheap! Thank you." Lily smiled and said, "Yummy! Let's talk while we eat our ice cream." So, they sat down and talked about their day while enjoying their delicious ice cream cones. The end. +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 big helicopter in the sky. She pointed up and said, "Look! A helicopter!" Her friend Tom looked up and said, "Wow, that's so cool!" + +Suddenly, the ground began to tremble. Lily and her friends looked around and saw a big, scary dinosaur! They were all very scared and miserable. The helicopter saw the dinosaur too and flew down to help. The pilot said, "Don't worry, I'll scare the dinosaur away!" And with that, the helicopter made a loud noise and scared the dinosaur away. + +Lily and her friends were so happy and grateful to the helicopter pilot. They thanked him and said goodbye as the helicopter flew back up into the sky. From that day on, Lily and her friends always looked up at the sky, hoping to see the helicopter again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch planes fly in the sky. One day, he saw a plane that was flying very low and it looked like it was going to crash. Timmy ran to his mommy and asked her what to do. His mommy told him to call 911 and answer all of their questions. + +Timmy was scared, but he knew what to do. He called 911 and answered all of their questions. The person on the phone told him that they would send help right away. Soon, the plane landed safely and everyone was okay. Timmy's mommy was very proud of him for being so brave and clear when he answered the questions. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to know what to do in an emergency and to be brave and clear when answering questions. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely family. They had a mommy and a daddy, and they loved each other very much. They also had a little baby who loved to bounce on the bed. + +One day, the baby was bouncing so high that the mommy and daddy got worried. They said, "Baby, please be careful! We don't want you to get hurt." But the baby kept bouncing and laughing. + +Then, the mommy and daddy decided to bounce with the baby too! They all bounced together and had so much fun. The baby was so happy to have such lovely parents who loved to play with him. + +From that day on, the family bounced on the bed every day and had lots of fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he found a mysterious box in his attic. He opened it and inside he saw gears of different sizes. He didn't know what they were for, but he thought they looked cool. + +Timmy's dad came by and saw the gears. He explained to Timmy that the gears were used to make things move, like in a clock. Timmy was fascinated and wanted to learn more. His dad showed him how to put the gears together in a number of different ways to make them turn. + +Timmy was so excited to play with his new gears. He spent hours making different machines with them. He even made a gear-powered car that could move on its own. Timmy was so proud of himself and he couldn't wait to show his friends what he had made. From that day on, Timmy loved playing with gears and learning how they worked. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and going on adventures with her friends. One day, her mom told her that she was going to teach her how to ride a bike. Lily was so excited! + +Her mom took out a modern bike with shiny wheels and a bright pink seat. Lily was a little scared at first, but her mom held onto the back of the bike and helped her balance. Lily pedaled and soon she was riding on her own! + +As they rode through the park, Lily's mom told her to remember to always wear a helmet and be careful around cars. Lily felt proud of herself for learning something new and felt safe with her mom's teachings. From that day on, Lily loved riding her bike and exploring new places with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who had a friend. They loved to play together and have fun. One day, it rained and they got very wet. The boy's friend said he had to leave and go home. The boy was sad but said goodbye. + +Later that day, the boy went outside to play again, but he couldn't find his friend. He looked and looked but couldn't see him anywhere. The boy started to feel scared and worried. He asked his mom where his friend was, but she didn't know. + +Days turned into weeks and the boy never saw his friend again. He missed him so much and felt very lonely. The boy learned that sometimes friends have to leave, but it made him very sad. He wished his friend had never left and that they could play together again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very happy because he got a new toy gun. He loved to shoot it at everything he saw, but his mommy told him not to shoot it at people or animals. + +One day, Timmy went to the toilet and saw a spider. He wanted to shoot it with his toy gun, but he remembered what his mommy said. So, he tried to catch the spider with his hands, but it was too fast and ran away. + +Later that day, Timmy went to play with his friends. They wanted to see his new toy gun, so he showed it to them. They all wanted to play with it, but Timmy didn't want to share. He wanted to be the only one who could shoot it. + +His friends got upset and left. Timmy felt sad and realized he was not being modest. He wanted to apologize to his friends, but it was too late. They never wanted to play with him again. Timmy was all alone with his toy gun and no one to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was very busy building a nest. It used twigs, leaves and grass to make a cozy home. One day, the bird saw a butterfly fly by. The butterfly was so pretty with its colorful wings. The bird wanted to fly too! It flapped its wings and tried to jump up, but it couldn't fly like the butterfly. The bird felt sad, but it kept building its nest. Eventually, the nest was finished and the bird was happy to have a cozy home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys all day long. But one day, he got bored with his toys and wanted to do something different. + +So, he decided to go on an adventure with his friends. They put on their gear and went to explore the forest. They saw many animals and plants on their way. + +Suddenly, Timmy's friend fell into a hole and couldn't wake up. Timmy got scared and didn't know what to do. But he remembered he had a rope in his gear, so he used it to help his friend get out of the hole. They were all happy and continued their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max who loved eating bananas. One day, Max saw a little boy crying because he dropped his banana on the ground. Max felt sad for the boy and wanted to help him. + +Max said to the boy, "Don't cry, little friend. I have plenty of bananas to share with you." The boy replied, "Thank you, Mr. Monkey! You are very kind." + +Max and the boy sat under a tree and ate bananas together. The boy felt calm and happy again. Max felt happy too because he made a new friend. + +The moral of the story is that sharing is caring. When we share with others, it makes them happy and it also makes us happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to climb things. He climbed trees and rocks, but what he really wanted to climb was a ladder. + +One day, Timmy found a ladder in his backyard. He was so excited! He climbed up and up, but when he got to the top, he seemed confused. He didn't know how to get down. + +Timmy's mommy came outside and saw him stuck on the ladder. She tried to help him, but it was too late. Timmy fell off the ladder and hurt himself badly. From that day on, Timmy never climbed anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and spend time outside. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the park to play with her friends. Lily had so much fun running around and playing on the swings. + +After playing for a while, Lily's mommy took out her phone and started talking to her friends on her network. Lily didn't like it when her mommy was on her phone because she wanted her mommy to play with her. But her mommy told her it was important to talk to her friends too. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to the store. Lily saw a toy she really wanted, but her mommy told her it was fake and not a real toy. Lily was sad, but her mommy explained that sometimes people make things that aren't real and we have to be careful what we spend our money on. Lily understood and was happy to go home and play with her other toys. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack who had a job. He worked in an office all day and sat in a chair. Jack was not fit because he didn't move around much. + +One day, Jack's friend Tom came to visit him. Tom was fit because he liked to jog every day. Jack said, "I wish I could jog like you, but I have to work all day." + +Tom replied, "Why don't you jog before work? It will make you feel better and you'll still have time for your job." + +Jack thought about it and decided to try jogging. The next day, he woke up early and went for a jog. He felt great and had more energy at work. Jack thanked Tom for his advice and they both went for a jog together. From then on, Jack jogged every day before work and felt fit and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she found a beetle crawling on the ground. "Hello, little beetle!" said Lily. "What's your name?" + +The beetle didn't answer, so Lily decided to dress it up in a tiny hat and scarf. "Now you look very fancy!" she exclaimed. + +As Lily was playing with her new beetle friend, her mom came outside and saw the unknown insect. "Lily, what is that?" asked her mom. + +"It's my new friend! I dressed him up!" replied Lily. Her mom smiled and said, "Well, he looks very cute. Just be careful not to hurt him." And with that, Lily and her beetle friend continued to play together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and wear pretty clothes. One day, Lily went to a party wearing her favorite dress. Her friend, Timmy, saw her and said, "You look good in that dress, Lily!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Timmy! Do you want to dance with me?" + +Timmy said, "I can't dance, Lily. I don't have good moves like you." + +Lily replied, "That's okay, Timmy! You don't have to be good at dancing. Just have fun and move your body!" + +So, Lily and Timmy danced together and had a great time. They both learned that it doesn't matter if you're good at something, as long as you have fun doing it. The moral of the story is to always have fun, no matter what you're doing! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she was holding her favorite toy, a red ball. Suddenly, she dropped it by accident and it rolled away. + +Lily felt anxious and sad because she didn't want to lose her ball. She looked around and saw the wind blowing. She thought the wind might have blown her ball away. + +Lily started to run after her ball. The wind blew harder and made it harder for her to catch the ball. She kept chasing it until she finally caught it. She was so happy to have her ball back and thanked the wind for helping her find it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her rubber crayons. One day, her mommy asked her to clean up her room. But Lily's room was very messy and not organized at all. She didn't know where to start. + +Lily's mommy helped her and they started to put everything in its place. They cut up old papers and threw away broken toys. They found a special place for Lily's rubber crayons so she wouldn't lose them again. + +After they finished, Lily felt happy and proud of her organized room. Her mommy told her that it's important to keep things organized so we can find them easily and not waste time looking for them. Lily learned that it's always better to keep things in order and tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her family. One day, Lily's mom asked her to go to the hall and get her coat. Lily was scared because it was dark in the hall. + +As she walked down the hall, she heard a noise. "Who's there?" Lily asked. "It's just me," said her brother. "Don't be scared." Lily felt better and they walked together to get the coat. + +When they got back to their mom, Lily mentioned the noise in the hall. "I heard something too," said her brother. "Maybe it was just the wind," said their mom. Lily felt better knowing she wasn't the only one who was scared. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in the forest. The tree was very tall and had many branches. One night, a long-eared owl came and sat on one of the branches. The owl had big eyes that could see in the dark. + +A little girl named Lily saw the owl and asked her mom, "What is that bird?" Her mom said, "That's an owl, Lily. Owls are birds that come out at night and hunt for food." + +Lily was curious and had many questions for the owl. "What do you eat, Mr. Owl?" she asked. The owl replied, "I eat mice and other small animals." Lily was amazed and asked another question, "Why do you have long ears?" The owl answered, "My long ears help me hear better in the dark." + +Lily was happy to have met the owl and asked if she could visit her again. The owl said yes and flew away into the night. From that day on, Lily loved to question and learn new things about the animals in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved watching films. One day, she decided to watch a black and white film with her mom. They snuggled up on the couch and started watching the movie. + +Lily's mom asked her, "Do you like the film, Lily?" Lily replied, "Yes, I like it." + +As the movie went on, Lily started feeling scared. She asked her mom if they could stop watching the film. But her mom said, "No, we have to finish it." + +The scary parts of the film got worse and worse, and Lily started crying. Suddenly, the lights went out and the TV turned off. Lily was so scared that she couldn't move. Her mom tried to calm her down, but it didn't work. + +From that day on, Lily never wanted to watch a black and white film again. She decided that they were too scary for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, her mommy gave her a little bean to plant in the ground. Lily was so excited to start planting the bean. + +She dug a hole in the ground and put the bean inside. She covered it with dirt and watered it every day. After a few days, the bean started to grow! Lily was so happy to see the bean sprout out of the ground. + +As the bean grew bigger, it became hard like a rock. Lily couldn't wait to pick the bean and show her mommy. She picked the bean and ran to her mommy. Her mommy was so proud of Lily and they cooked the bean for dinner. It was the best bean Lily had ever tasted! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing outside when she accidentally stubbed her toe on a rock. She cried out in pain and her mom came running over, alert to her daughter's distress. + +"Are you okay, sweetie?" her mom asked, kneeling down beside her. + +Lily shook her head and held up her foot. "My toe hurts," she said. + +Her mom gently examined the toe and saw that it was red and swollen. "I think we need to go to the doctor to make sure it's not broken," she said. + +Lily nodded and her mom picked her up, carrying her inside. Later at the doctor's office, the doctor said they needed to part the toenail to relieve the pressure. Lily was scared, but her mom held her hand and told her everything would be okay. After the procedure, Lily's toe felt much better, and she was grateful for her mom's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color pictures. One day, she asked her mommy for a new coloring book. + +Her mommy said, "Sure, let's go to the store and buy one." At the store, Lily saw a big, nosy dog. She asked her mommy if she could pet the dog. Her mommy said, "No, he might bite you." + +Lily was sad, but then she saw a pretty flower print on a shirt in the store. She said, "Mommy, can I have that shirt?" Her mommy said, "Yes, but let's go pay for your coloring book first." + +When they got home, Lily started to color in her new book. She was so happy that she didn't even notice the apple she left on the table had started to rot. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear who lived in the forest. One day, the bear wanted to test how strong he was, so he lifted a big rock. He was very strong! + +Later that day, the bear went for a walk and saw a little bird sleeping in a tree. The bear wanted to wake the bird up, so he roared as loud as he could. The bird woke up and flew away quickly. + +As the sun began to set, the bear saw the sky turn wide and colorful. He thought it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. The bear decided to lay down and watch the wide sky until he fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Tim's mom called him inside for dinner, but Tim didn't want to go. He wanted to play in the ice some more. + +Tim's mom called him again, but he still didn't want to go. This made his mom upset because she didn't want Tim to get sick. Tim's mom told him that it was easy to get sick if he stayed outside too long. Tim finally listened to his mom and went inside for dinner. + +After dinner, Tim went to bed early because he didn't feel good. The next day, Tim learned that it was important to listen to his mom and that playing in the ice for too long can make you sick. From that day on, Tim always listened to his mom when she called him inside. +Once upon a time, there was a thirsty little girl named Lily. She wanted some water to drink. She went to the kitchen and asked her mom for a glass of water. Her mom gave her a glass of water and Lily drank it all up. + +After a little while, Lily felt bored. She wanted something fun to do. She decided to play in the garden. She saw a flower that was not very pretty. She wanted to make it look nice. She poured some water on it and the flower changed. It became more beautiful. + +When it was time for dinner, Lily's mom made her favorite food. It was spaghetti with tomato sauce. Lily ate it all up. She said, "This is delicious!" and her mom smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a big mountain called a volcano. It was very hot and had lots of fire inside. One day, the volcano started to shake and make loud noises. The people who lived nearby were scared. + +But then, something amazing happened. The volcano started to calm down. The fire inside started to melt the snow on top of the mountain. The people were happy that the volcano was not going to explode. They could live in peace again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice-cream, especially the chocolate one. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw an old lady sitting alone on a bench. + +Lily went to her and said, "Hello, do you want some ice-cream? It's lovely!" The old lady smiled and said, "Oh, that's very kind of you, dear. But I don't have any money to buy it." + +Lily didn't care about the money. She said, "It's okay, you can have some of mine." So, Lily shared her ice-cream with the old lady and they had a nice chat. + +Afterwards, the old lady gave Lily a big hug and said, "You are a lovely little girl. Thank you for making my day." From that day on, Lily always looked for people who needed a friend and shared her ice-cream with them. +Once upon a time, there was an old cat. The cat was very impatient because she wanted to play. She asked her friend, a dog, to play with her. The dog said, "Sure, but first let's hang out with our other friends." The cat agreed and they went to see their friends. + +When they got there, the cat saw a tree and said, "I want to hang from that tree." The dog said, "Okay, but be careful." The cat climbed up the tree and hung from one of the branches. She felt happy and had fun playing with her friends. + +As the sun started to set, the cat said, "I'm getting tired. Let's go home." The dog said, "Okay, let's go." They said goodbye to their friends and went back to the cat's house. The cat went to sleep, happy that she got to hang from the tree and play with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars in the garage. One morning, Timmy woke up early and ran to the garage to play with his cars. But when he got there, he saw that the garage door was stuck and he couldn't get in. Timmy felt frustrated because he really wanted to play with his cars. + +Timmy tried to push the garage door, but it wouldn't budge. So he went to ask his dad for help. His dad came and tried to open the door, but it still wouldn't move. Timmy's dad felt frustrated too. + +Finally, Timmy's dad got a big tool and was able to fix the garage door. Timmy was so happy and ran to get his toy cars. He played with them for hours and had so much fun. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always check that the garage door was working before he went to bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine with her friends. One day, Lily's friend Sarah showed her how to make a loop with a piece of string. Lily thought it was so cool and insisted on making loops all day long. + +As the day went on, the sky grew dark and it was time for Lily to go home. But she didn't want to stop making loops. She insisted on making just one more. Sarah warned her that it was getting too dark to see, but Lily didn't listen. + +Suddenly, Lily tripped over a rock she couldn't see in the dark and hurt her knee. She realized then that it's important to listen to your friends and not insist on doing something that might not be safe. From then on, Lily always made sure to stop playing before it got too dark outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to go outside and play. One day, Timmy went into the bush to explore. The bush was very wide, and Timmy felt very small. He saw many bugs and birds in the bush. Timmy had so much fun exploring the wide bush! +Once upon a time, there was a wise owl who lived in a big tree. The owl had a lot of wisdom and knew many things. One day, a little bird came to the owl and asked for some wisdom. The owl said, "Always be kind to others and they will be kind to you too." + +Suddenly, a hunter came and tried to shoot the little bird. The wise owl quickly flew down and protected the little bird. The hunter tried to shoot the owl too, but the owl was too fast and flew away. The little bird was safe, but the hunter was very angry and left feeling dead inside. + +From that day on, the wise owl and the little bird became best friends and shared their wisdom with each other. They knew that being kind to others was the most important thing of all. +Once upon a time, there was a small town. One day, a big wind came and it was called a tornado. The tornado was so wild and strong that it blew away many things. People were scared and they ran to their homes. One little girl saw her friend's toy fly away in the wind. She went to her friend's house and requested to help find the toy. Together, they searched and searched but could not find it. They were sad but happy they were safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and dolls. One day, she wanted to play with her favorite doll, but she couldn't find it. She looked all around her room, but it wasn't there. + +Lily asked her mommy if she could help her find the doll. Her mommy said yes and they looked in the cabinet where Lily kept her toys. The doll was there! Lily was happy and ready to play with it. + +Mommy said it was okay to play with the doll, but Lily needed to be careful and not break it. Lily promised to be careful and her mommy permitted her to play with the doll. They had a fun day playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a water gun to play with. Timmy was so happy! He filled the water gun with water and started to spray it all around the yard. + +As Timmy was playing, he saw the mailman walk by. The mailman was carrying a big bag full of letters and packages. Timmy waved hello to the mailman and the mailman waved back. Then, the mailman walked over to the post and put all the letters and packages inside. + +After a while, Timmy got tired of playing with the water gun. He went inside to take a nap. When he woke up, he felt a little sick. His mommy gave him some medicine to make him feel better. The medicine was very mild and tasted like strawberries. Timmy felt better in no time! +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who loved to hop around and play. One day, while the bunny was hopping, he saw a shiny comet in the sky. The bunny thought the comet was so pretty and adorable. + +But then, a mean fox came along and wanted to eat the little bunny. The bunny tried to hop away, but the fox was too fast. The fox caught the bunny and pinched him with his sharp teeth. + +The bunny was very scared and sad. He wished he had never seen the pretty comet. The fox took the bunny away and the little bunny was never seen again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bull. The bull was very strong, but also very dirty. One day, a kind farmer came to clean the bull. He used soap and water to make the bull clean and shiny. The bull was happy and felt good. + +But then, a naughty boy came and started to throw rocks at the bull. The bull got scared and ran away. But he ran too fast and hit a fragile fence. The fence broke and the bull fell down. The bull was hurt and could not stand up. The farmer tried to help, but it was too late. The bull died and everyone was sad. The naughty boy felt sorry, but it was too late to fix what he had done. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play and run around outside. One day, her mommy said they needed to go exercise. Lily didn't know what that meant, but she followed her mommy anyway. + +They went to a park with a big field. Lily's mommy said they were going to run around and do some jumping jacks. Lily tried her best, but she got tired very quickly. She felt poor and wanted to stop, but her mommy encouraged her to keep going. + +After a little while, Lily started to feel better. She realized that exercise was fun and made her feel good. From that day on, she always wanted to go exercise with her mommy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the sun and get all dirty. When he came back inside, his mom gave him a big towel to dry off. Benny liked to sort his toys after he played with them so he knew where to find them next time. One day, Benny couldn't find his favorite toy. He looked under the bed, in the closet, and even in the toy box. But he still couldn't find it. So, he decided to sort all his toys again. And guess what? He found his favorite toy hiding under a pile of other toys! Benny was so happy and hugged his toy tight. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing a game of tag when they saw the sunrise. The sunrise was so pretty, it made Timmy happy. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a big black bird that had flown into a tree and got stuck. Timmy and his friends went over to help the bird. Timmy said, "Let's use a stick to strike the branch and make the bird fly away." They found a stick and struck the branch. The bird flew away, and Timmy felt proud that they helped the bird. + +After that, they went back to playing tag and watching the sunrise. Timmy said, "The sunrise is so pretty, it makes me happy." His friends agreed and they all smiled. They continued playing until it was time to go home. Timmy went home feeling happy and proud of himself for helping the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build things, especially with blocks. He would spend hours creating cool towers and castles. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. They decided to build a big tower together. It was so cool! They laughed and played all afternoon. + +But then it was time for Billy to go home. Timmy didn't want him to leave. "Stay and play some more," Timmy said. + +"I can't, it's getting late," Billy replied. + +Timmy begged him to stay, but Billy had to go. Timmy was so sad. He didn't want to play alone. + +The next day, Timmy went to Billy's house to ask him to play again. But Billy wasn't there. He had moved away without saying goodbye. Timmy was heartbroken. He missed his friend and the cool tower they built together. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Bubba. Bubba lived in a forest with many trees and animals. One day, Bubba met a little rabbit named Rosie. + +"Hello, Bubba," said Rosie. "What's wrong? You look sad." + +"I'm just tired," sighed Bubba. "I can't find any honey to eat." + +Rosie had an idea. "I know where the honey is," she said. "Follow me!" + +Rosie led Bubba to a big tree with a beehive inside. Bubba was so happy! He ate lots of honey and felt much better. + +"Thank you, Rosie," said Bubba. "You're a good friend." + +From that day on, Bubba and Rosie played together in the forest every day. They had lots of fun and were always happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with blocks and build tall towers. One day, she was playing with her blocks when her little brother, Max, came over and knocked down her tower. + +"Max! You made a big noise and knocked down my tower!" Lily said, feeling upset. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to," Max replied, feeling sad. + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "It's okay, Max. Let's build a tower together and put some meat on top." + +Max smiled and they started building a tower together. They put some meat on top and it looked so yummy. They were both happy and forgot about the earlier conflict. From that day on, they played together and built many towers, always putting some meat on top. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but one day it started to rain. Timmy got very wet and felt sad. When he went inside, he accidentally knocked over his mom's bookshelf. All the books fell down and Timmy felt even sadder. + +But then, Timmy's mom came in and saw what had happened. She forgave Timmy and helped him clean up the mess. Timmy felt happy again because he knew his mom still loved him even though he made a mistake. They cuddled on the couch and read a book together from the bookshelf. The end. +Once there was a charming little boy named Jake. He was three years old, and he loved counting numbers. He would count the stars in the night sky and the flowers in the garden. + +One day, Jake was playing in his garden when he stumbled upon a very special root poking out of the ground. He was curious, so he decided to start counting the bumps on the root. He counted one, two, three, four and then five! He found it so fascinating that he wanted to count all the roots in his garden. + +So he got to work, counting the charming little roots. He soon found himself counting up to one hundred. He was mind-boggled that he was able to count so many! Whenever he felt tired, he would take a break and admire the charming little roots that he had been counting. + +The experience made Jake even more curious about numbers. He wanted to keep exploring and learning more about them. So Jake started counting higher and higher each day. + +This is how Jake's love for numbers began! +Once there was a girl named Lily. She was very happy, but she didn't know where she belonged. + +One day, Lily went out to find her place. Everywhere she went, she was too noisy. People didn't like it. + +At last, she saw a big tree. It felt like home! Lily was so excited. + +She climbed up the tree and found a big nest. Inside the nest was a big bowl full of food. Lily knew this was the right spot, so she stayed there and ate the meal. + +From then on, Lily had a home. She learnt that she belonged in the big tree with her noisy friends! +Tommy was at the beach with his mom and dad. It was a sunny day and Tommy was running around, having fun. He decided he wanted to dive into the water. He ran to the edge of the shore, kneeled down and splashed around. + +The water was cold but Tommy loved it. He dove under and opened his eyes underwater. He could see little fish swimming around and shiny shells on the bottom of the sea. He grabbed one of the shells and waved goodbye to the fish. + +Tommy then swam back to the shore. He was tired and hungry and his mom opened up a bag of crunchy snacks for him. He took a bite and it was sour! He made a sour face and looked to his mom and dad for a different snack. They laughed and handed him a sweet one. He smiled and ate it quickly. + +Tommy then asked his dad if they could go diving again tomorrow. His dad said yes, and they all smiled and went back to the beach house. +Once upon a time, there was an old square. It had been around for a long time, and no one recognized it anymore. One day, a three year old wandered by. She looked at the old square and recognized it was very special. She loved its soft edges and the feeling of holding it in her hands. She took it home with her and made it a special part of her room. She even named the old square – she called it "Happy". From that day on, whenever she felt lonely or sad, she would look at Happy and recognize its special powers. And that’s how the old square became part of her life. +Karen was a bright little girl who loved to go out and play. One day, her mommy said it was time to go to the farm. Karen was very excited! + +When they arrived, Karen saw lots of animals. She saw a goat! The goat was very friendly, and she managed to pet it. She gave it some food, too. + +Karen had fun playing on the farm. She also managed to find some bright flowers. She picked them and put them in her bag. + +At the end of the day, Karen said goodbye to the goat and thanked her mom for taking her to the farm. She had a wonderful time and couldn't wait to go back soon! +Once upon a time there was a wild bear. He was harmless, like all animals. He roamed the woods and liked to play. One day he was walking on top of a mountain when he got careless and fell off. He tumbled through the trees and landed on the ground with a bump! He was sad but he was okay because nothing bad happened. He dusted off his fur and started walking again. + +The bear went on a long journey, through the trees and over streams. He could see so many beautiful things – things he had never seen before. Soon the night started to fall and the bear curled his furry body up and fell asleep. + +When the morning came, the bear opened his eyes and saw something wonderful. He had found a wild flower – bright and colourful. He felt so happy and knew he was in a special place. Now he had a secret home, that no one else could ever find. +Once upon a time there was a dull wardrobe. One day a three-year-old saw it and had an idea. The toddler grabbed some paper, coloured pencils and started to fold. Soon the wardrobe was covered in colourful folded paper. The toddler was very happy with their new creation. The wardrobe was now bright and happy. Everybody who saw it smiled and said it was beautiful. The toddler was so proud of their creation and went off to show it to all their friends. The dull wardrobe had been transformed into something magical and everybody was happy. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. Jack was a kind boy and he loved playing outdoors. One day when Jack was walking in the garden, he saw a yellow bow. Jack knelt down and picked up the bow. He thought it looked really special. + +The yellow bow was so beautiful that Jack wanted to keep it forever. He often looked at it and admired it. But then one day Jack had a special idea. He wanted to give the yellow bow away as a special surprise. + +Jack went to his best friend's house and found him in the back garden. He knelt down, held out the bow and said, "This is for you. I hope you like it!" His friend was so amazed and happy. He gave Jack a big hug. + +The yellow bow was a beautiful reminder of Jack's kind heart. He had shown his friend a great kindness by giving such a special gift. From that day on, Jack and his friend were even better friends than before. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy family. They had lots of money and toys. But they wanted something more. So they decided to act. + +The family went to school to learn math. They worked hard and soon they were good at math. + +With their new math knowledge, the family started to make money. Soon, their money started to grow and grow. They were getting wealthier and wealthier. + +The family was so happy! They now had more money and toys than anyone else. They kept learning more math and act smart and soon they were as wealthy as a king. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl named Emmy. She was three years old and loved going to the park. She liked to watch the trees blow in the wind and the birds chirping. One day at the park, she saw a big, round balloon. She smiled and ran to play with it. The balloon was bright, floating in the sky. Emmy tried to catch it, but it was too high. + +Suddenly, a giant bird swooped down and grabbed the balloon in its claws. It flew away with the balloon, high above the trees. Emmy chased it, running and laughing. She followed the balloon all the way to the edge of the park. + +When Emmy reached the edge, she saw the balloon had gotten stuck on a filthy fence. She pulled the balloon down, happy it had been saved. Emmy hugged the balloon and thanked the bird for helping. She then took the balloon back to the park and blew it up. Following this, she played with it for the rest of the day. +Once there was a girl. She was very open and always wanted to learn new things. One day, when she was happy, she felt like she wanted to share her joy. She went on a walk through the park to find something that might teach her a new skill. + +She saw an open field with a big tree standing in the middle. She ran to it and as she reached it, she saw a paper on the tree with a new skill to learn. She eagerly ripped the paper off the tree and started to learn how to do the skill. + +She was so happy with what she was learning that she began to tear up. She quickly wiped away her tears and continued learning with a big smile on her face. She kept practicing until she was able to master the skill. She was so proud of herself! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very cute and she loved wearing bracelets. She had a high tower in her garden, so high that she couldn't reach the top. + +One day she put on all her bracelets and decided to climb the tower. She was very brave and climbed as high as she could. When she reached the top, she looked around and saw the world below her. It was so beautiful! + +To give thanks for such a wonderful view, the little girl bowed and thanked the world. She bowed and bowed until she felt happy. + +She stayed at the top of the tower until the sun was setting. Then she carefully climbed back down, careful not to lose any of her bracelets. When she was back on the ground, she looked up at the tower with a big smile. She felt so proud of herself for climbing so high! She spent the rest of the day wearing her bracelets, feeling like a true adventurer. +Once upon a time there was a wise old man. Every day he studied very hard and searched for an answer. He searched for the truth. He searched for a way to restore something that had been lost. + +One day he went to a big huge forest. He knew it was a mysterious place, full of secrets and magic. He kept searching and searching until he found a special magical tree. + +The old man hugged the tree and said something magical. Suddenly the tree began to glow and sparkle. It was a magical moment! The man smiled because he knew the truth had been restored. + +With the truth restored, the wise old man was happy. He knew he had done something special and important. He thanked the tree and went on his way. From then on he was even wiser than before. +Once there was a pup who was very persistent. He barked and barked to ask a question. + +But the people around him could not understand. Until one day, they finally allowed him to have his question answered! + +They asked, "What do you want to know?" + +So the pup knew that they would allow him to speak! And he told them, "I want to know where my toy is!" + +The people were very surprised and smiled. For they finally understood the pup's persistent question. + +So the people helped the pup look for his toy. And soon enough, the pup found it and was very happy! +Once upon a time, there was a painter who was very clever. She wanted to make a big painting. So, she marched off to the store to buy a big canvas. + +Once she got to the store, she saw lots of colors. But they were all too expensive! She was very sad. But then she remembered she had some paints at home. So she marched back home with them. + +Once she got to her house, she put the canvas up on her wall. Then she started painting. She mixed lots of bright colors together to make a beautiful picture. + +When she was finished, the painter felt proud. It was the best painting she had ever made. She knew it was very intelligent because it had lots of different colors, shapes and sizes. + +But it was hard work. The painter's hands were sore from marching and painting. But she was happy to see her painting was complete. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mary. Mary loved to play with her friends. Every day they would play together and have lots of fun. + +One day, Mary and her friends wanted to play a game. But they had a problem. None of them knew how to do the game! So they went to the teacher to ask for help. + +The teacher taught them how to play the game. She showed them how to sign something with their hands. Then they knew how to play the game. + +The game worked really well! They were having so much fun! But then one of them made a mistake. This caused a fight and the game ended. + +The teacher was very unhappy. She said they must be more careful next time. She showed them how to be kind and normal again. Then they played the game again and it was good fun! +Once there was a little boy named Sam. He went to the park with his mom one day. He was very excited! He saw a seat in the park and ran to it. He sat on it and was happy. His mom handed him a card. He looked at it and it was all dirty. It was a game card! He was so excited to play the game. He rubbed the card and all the dirt came off. He put the card in the seat and played the game. He ran around and laughed. He had so much fun! He went back to the seat and got the card to take it home. He smiled and was happy. It was a fun day in the park for Sam and his mom! +Once upon a time, there was a cold shape. It was all alone on top of a hill. One day, the shape asked, "Could someone please come and keep me company?" Suddenly, a little girl appeared. She saw the cold shape and knew that it was lonely. She asked it, "What do you need?" The shape replied, "I need someone to keep me company and make me warm." The little girl said, "I will stay with you, please!" The little girl stayed with the shape and soon the shape was no longer cold. They talked and laughed together and the shape was very happy. The end! +Once upon a time, there was a humble man called Joe. Joe had a very special job to do. His job was to make special wine. He had to finish it with care. + +He would mix all the ingredients together in a big bowl and stir it with a spoon. Then, he would put it in a bottle and leave it for weeks to rest. + +When it was ready, Joe would open the bottle and taste the wine. If it was good, he would smile with joy and say ‘Mission complete!’ + +He would take the bottle to a special shop and sell it to people. Everyone loved his wine because it was made with care and patience. + +When the job was finished, Joe was always happy. He knew that with his humble hands, he could make the best wine in town. Everybody was happy! +Once there was a bald baby who liked to play with everyone. One day he got a special invitation from his aunt. She invited him to her house for a huge party! She said there would be lots of fun and games, and other babies to play with. + +The baby was so excited, he started to jump up and down. He rushed to get dressed and went to his aunt's house. There were lots of fun things to do, like painting and singing. There were also lots of yummy treats to eat. Even though the baby was bald, he had a great time at the party. + +He played with his friends and ate lots of food. At the end of the party, his aunt gave him a special present. He was so happy and thanked his aunt for the nice surprise. + +The baby decided to always remember his special invitation, and to invite other bald babies to lots of fun parties. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the zoo. She saw many animals and things to see. But then she came across something she had never seen before. It was an elephant! + +Lily was so excited to meet the elephant. She introduced herself and said hello. The elephant had big grey skin, and Lily thought it felt nice to touch. The elephant trumpeted, and Lily laughed. + +She asked the zookeeper if she could ride the elephant. The zookeeper said yes, so Lily hopped on. She had a lot of fun as the elephant took her around the zoo. She saw a lot of different things, but it was much more fun on the elephant. + +After a while they stopped, and the elephant let out a big yawn. Lily laughed and said goodbye. She thanked the zookeeper for making her zoo visit so fun and exciting. It was definitely not boring, like she had thought it would be. +Once upon a time, there was a very wealthy figure. He had a lot of money and never had to worry. Every day, he went out and tried to encourage people around him. He gave compliments, helped children get better grades in school, and gave donations to charity. His behaviour was inspiring! + +One day, he decided to go help a little boy. The boy had been struggling with his schoolwork, so the wealthy figure encouraged him in every way he could. He told the boy that he was capable of doing anything he wanted, and to never give up on his dreams. + +The little boy was happy and grateful for the kind words. He continued to study and eventually did very well in school. He also became more confident that he would be able to achieve his goals in life. + +The wealthy figure felt proud to have encouraged the little boy. He was glad he could help someone, and hoped that his kindness would encourage even more people in the future. +The sun shone brightly in the sky. All the animals were happy. But one day a selfish bird flew over the pond. He had a bottle of oil. He spilled it in and it made a big splash. + +The animals were unhappy. Their pond was covered in oil. Fish started to struggle because they couldn't get enough air. + +But then a brave little duck stepped forward. She took her wings and she started to splash. As she did, she made little ripples in the oil. She kept on splashing, until little by little all the oil had gone. + +The other animals were so glad. They cheered for the brave little duck. The selfish bird was sorry and he vowed to never do something like that again. +Once there was a little girl called Tamara. She was 3 years old and she loved to talk. + +One day her mommy took her to the park and Tamara was so excited. At the park, there were lots of yummy fruits to eat. Tamara saw some blueberries and couldn't wait to try them. + +She picked the blueberries and took a bite. Tamara smiled and said, "These blueberries taste so good!" + +Tamara's mommy talked to her while they ate the fruit. She told her all about the different types of fruit and their colors. Tamara learned a lot. + +When it was time to go home, Tamara's mommy gave her some of the blueberries to take with her. Tamara was very happy and thanked her mommy. + +They went home, and Tamara ate all of the blueberries on the way. She talked and smiled the whole time. Tamara was very happy that she had found the fruit at the park. +Josh was very excited. He was going to his first puzzle party! When he arrived to the party, he saw a brand new puzzle on the table. He walked up to it and started playing. He had so much fun figuring out the puzzle. He put together pieces of different colors and shapes. + +After Josh finished the puzzle, he decided to take a walk. He walked around the garden and explored the different flowers and plants. He even saw a few birds! He was so happy to be able to spend the day outside and enjoy nature. + +When it was time for the party to end, Josh was sad to be leaving. But he was also happy because he had learned a new puzzle. He smiled as he walked away from the party with the new puzzle in his hand. +Once upon a time, there was a hook. It was very calm and stayed in the same place. Every day, the hook would store things. It stored scarves, hats, and jackets. + +On one day, a boy named Joe found the hook. He said "Wow, this is such a cool hook!" He put his hat and coat on the hook. Joe was so happy. He felt like he had made a new friend. + +Every day, Joe took care of the hook. He wiped it with a cloth and shined it with a brush. Joe and the hook were best friends. They played together and told each other stories. + +Joe and the hook were very happy together. They lived together for many years. Joe grew older, but the hook stayed calm and stored things just like it had before. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was three years old and he had an olive tree in his garden. One day, the boy decided to pick one of the olives. But it was so high up and it was hard to get. The little boy missed the olive. He tried to reach it again, but it was too high. + +He thought and thought. How could he get the olive? And then he saw his little ladder. He got the ladder, stepped on the first step and he could just barely reach the olive. The little boy was so excited. He plucked it and put it in his little pocket. + +The little boy went back inside and he ate the olive. It tasted so delicious! He knew he would miss that olive and his little ladder. But he had a lot of olives on the tree. +Once upon a time there was a lonely girl. She wanted to share her feelings with someone. She looked around but could not find anybody to talk to. She felt sad and wanted to find an exit. + +One day, she saw a little dog in the park. She decided to go and share her feelings with him. She went up to the dog and said, "Hello. I'm feeling lonely. Can we be friends?". + +The dog made a happy noise and licked her hand. She felt so happy that she ran around in circles with the little pup. They had so much fun playing in the park together. + +The girl felt like she found an exit from her loneliness. She was overjoyed to have found such a fantastic friend. From then on, she knew she was not alone and had someone to share her emotions with. +The girl and the little pup became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He was only three years old but he was brave and adventurous. + +One day, Jack decided to go on a walk. He walked and walked until he came to a river. When he looked in the river, he saw a shiny penny on the bottom. So he shut his eyes and made a wish. + +Jack clapped his hands and wished that he could get the penny. Just then, the river started to get milder and milder. Jack opened his eyes and found he could walk right in the river and get his penny. + +Jack carefully walked in the river and picked up the penny. Then he shut his eyes and wished for the river to be strong again. Miraculously, the river became strong again. + +Jack was overjoyed at his adventure. He took the penny home and showed it to his mom. She was so happy for him and gave him a big hug. After that, Jack knew that everything was possible with a little bit of bravery and a lot of wishes. +Once upon a time, there was a parade! It had fancy costumes, music and flags. Everyone was so excited. Everyone was ready to have fun. + +The parade began to move. Everyone cheered and waved their flags. The parade kept going and going. The sun was getting hotter and hotter. + +The parade was getting hot and sweaty. Soon enough, people were so thirsty, they all got very dry. + +But then something special happened. Clouds came in and it began to rain. Everyone was so happy. The parade wasn't so dry any more. + +The clouds and the rain made the parade even more fancy. People began to dance and cheer. They had a lot of fun in the fancy parade, and they weren't so dry any more! +Once upon a time there was a boy who lived in a big country. Every day he would play in the park and make friends. He really loved living there. + +One day, his dad took him to a special place. It was a fake country! It looked very different to the country he lived in. It had big brightly coloured buildings, lots of fake people and lots of shiny things everywhere. + +The boy was excited to be there. He felt like he was in a big game. But his dad wanted to remind him that the country he truly lived in was the best. He reminded him that the country he lived in was filled with nice people, beautiful parks and his favourite food. + +The boy knew that his dad was right. He was so lucky to live in a real country and he promised to always remember this as he grew. +Once upon a time there was a family of birds. They were very happy and loved to play together. +One day the birds were sitting on a tree when they spotted a scale in the distance. They were so excited and all wanted to go and play on the scale. + +The oldest bird was very envious but knew he was too big to go. So he stayed on the tree and watched the other birds play on the scale. They had so much fun, jumping up and down and balancing on each side. + +The older bird was so distraught that he couldn't join in the fun, but his sisters and brothers were very kind and caring. They all sat together on the tree and sang a beautiful song for him to make him feel better. + +The family of birds may have been different sizes, but what brought them together was their love for each other. They all stayed together until the sun went down and they flew away into the sky, content in their family bond. +Once there was a mommy and a baby. They were walking down the street and mommy was busy counting. They saw a big guitar in front of a store. The mommy stopped counting and the baby said, "Mommy, I want that guitar!" + +The mommy smiled and said, "Okay, let's count to three and see if it's still there." They counted to three and it was still there! + +The mommy picked up the guitar and she said, "Monkey wants to try it!" The mommy strummed the guitar and the baby danced and clapped. + +The mommy put the guitar back and they continued walking. She was busy counting again and the baby said, "Mommy, one more time!" + +The mommy laughed and said, "Let's count to three and see if it's still there." They counted to three, but it wasn't there anymore! + +The mommy and the baby continued walking down the street, but now mommy was not too busy counting. They were just happy and smiling. +Once upon a time there was an adorable doggy. His name was John, and he had a big, wispy mustache. Every morning he would examine his mustache in the mirror to make sure it was nice and neat. He loved it very much! + +One day, John met a new doggy named Fuzzy. Fuzzy was excited to meet John, but he didn't have a mustache like his new friend. So he asked John if he could borrow his. + +John laughed and said, "Sure, Fuzzy! But please don't forget to put it back when you are done!" John watched as Fuzzy examined himself in the mirror. He felt so proud knowing Fuzzy was enjoying his mustache. + +At the end of the day, Fuzzy gave the mustache back to John. John smiled and thanked Fuzzy for being so careful with his mustache. From then on, John and Fuzzy were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl called Mary. Mary loved adventure and exploring. One day Mary decided to climb a big hill but when she reached the top, she realised she had lost her way. She looked around but couldn't find the way home. + +Suddenly, a kind bear appeared in the woods. The bear smiled and said, "Do not be scared, I can help you find the way home". With a big brave smile, Mary followed the bear through the woods and soon they arrived at Mary's house. + +The bear said, "Here you are. Have a muffin before you go inside". Mary thanked him, ate the muffin, then said goodbye to the bear. She returned inside and found her way around the house. + +Mary never forgot the brave bear and his kind act. She was so thankful for his help and each day she thought about the bear and the brave little muffin. + +The end. +One day, Mommy took Jack to a party. It was a big surprise! Jack was so excited. He loved parties. + +When they arrived, there were lots of people and lots of goodies. Jack spotted a hidden corner. He ran over and saw a table full of bright colored balloons. + +"Please, can I have one?" asked Jack. Mommy said yes, and Jack chose a bright green balloon with a yellow string. + +Jack played at the party for a long time. He was having so much fun! Before they left, Mommy gave Jack a big hug. + +"Thank you for coming to my party," she said. + +Jack smiled and said "You're welcome!" He was so happy he'd gotten to go to the party. And the hidden surprise made it even more fun. +Mum was angry and she wanted to punish John. Mum said, "John, you were naughty. That was not a good thing to do." + +John looked sad, but he knew he had done something wrong. + +Mum brought out a flashlight and said, "I want you to do a good deed. Take this flashlight and go outside. Find 3 things that need a helping hand and help them." + +John looked at the flashlight and he knew what to do. He went outside and looked around. He noticed a bird was stuck in a tree, so he used the flashlight to show Mum where it was. He found some flowers that were withered and he watered them. He also found a bug that was stuck, so he showed it the way out. + +Mum smiled when John came back in. She said, "Thank you, John. That was a very good deed. You have been punished enough." + +John smiled and hugged his Mum. He was happy that he was forgiven. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He wanted to join in the fun with the other children but he didn't have a special uniform. He asked his mum if he could have one and she said, “Yes, I permit that.†+ +So the boy was very excited and went shopping. He bought an ordinary uniform to wear. It was blue and yellow with matching shoes. He went to school the next day, wearing the uniform proudly. All of the other children said it looked nice. + +The boy was so happy that he had been permitted to have the uniform. He felt like he fitted in with all of the other children now. + +Every day, he wore his uniform with a smile. He was proud of his ordinary uniform and even prouder that his mum had allowed him to have it. +Once there was a beehive full of bees and deep inside the beehive was a pot of honey. The honey was lovely, being made by the bees’ hard work. + +One day, a big bear came to the beehive and took the pot of honey. The bear carefully opened the pot, then stirred it with her big paw. The honey was so tasty, that the bear licked it all up! + +When the bear was finished, she felt very happy. She went to the river and ate lots of fish. + +But the beehive was now empty. The bees were sad and there was no more honey left. + +Then, a helpful bee-friend brought some lovely honey to the beehive. The bee stirred it in the pot and the bees enjoyed it all. + +The bee-friend was very kind and the bees were very thankful. From that day, the beehive was always full of love, honey and joy. +Once upon a time there was a cool boy. He was 3 years old, and he loved to play. He was always looking for something fun to do. + +One day he heard a funny voice coming from his room. He peeked in and saw a new toy box. Inside the toy box was a bunch of colourful toys. + +The boy went over to the toy box. He opened it and looked inside. He found a funny looking microphone. He put it up to his mouth and spoke into it. He heard his voice coming out of the microphone. It sounded so cool! + +The boy was very happy. He picked up the microphone and put it to his ear. He heard funny sounds coming out of it. He put it back into the toy box and started to play with the other toys. He had so much fun! +Once there was a little boy. He was playing in the garden. He saw something white in the garden. It was a cauliflower! He was very excited so he picked it up. + +The little boy lied and said the cauliflower was his. His mom was very cross when she found out. She told him it was not right to lie. He felt sad. + +The little boy was ignorant. He didn't know he would get into trouble. He was sorry and so he put the cauliflower back where he found it. + +The little boy learned it is never ok to lie. He was happy to know he was not ignorant anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mole. This mole loved to soar. Every day, he hopped on his big wings and flew up to the skies. He flew higher and higher over the green fields until he could see the whole world. + +The mole was always very cheerful. He twirled and soared in circles, feeling the sun on his fur. He sang out with joy and welcomed the cool breeze of the wind. + +Sometimes the mole soared with his friends. He taught them how to glide up and down. Together, they made shapes in the sky using their wings and glided around each other. + +The mole smiled and soon it was time to go home. As the sun set, he flew back to his burrow, happy and cheerful. He went to sleep, dreaming of his next soaring adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very brave. She wanted to explore the world, so she left her home and walked down the road. + +Before long she came across a big, scary tree blocking her path. She was very frightened, but she wiped away her tears and kept walking. + +Suddenly the tree began to move, so she stopped and hid behind a bush. As the tree got closer she noticed that it was actually a monster! + +The monster roared and the little girl was so frightened she started to cry. But then a ray of sunshine broke through the clouds and the monster melted away. + +The little girl was so relieved. She picked herself up, wiped away her tears and kept walking down the road until she reached her home safe and sound. +Bob and Jilly were siblings. Every morning, they both made toast together. Bob wanted his toast burnt, but Jilly wanted hers lightly done. They disagreed about how the toast should be cooked. + +Bob put the toast into the toaster and waited. Jilly tried to take it out early, but Bob stopped her. She huffed and crossed her arms. + +When the toast was done, Bob was happy. He thought it was perfect! But Jilly was quiet. She didn't think it was fair that her toast was so burnt. + +So Bob agreed to make new toast for Jilly. He scraped off her old toast and put fresh pieces of bread into the toaster. Jilly smiled, and this time she took the toast out at the right time. + +They both enjoyed their breakfast, eating a perfect, lightly toasted slice of toast. Bob and Jilly agreed that in the future they could make the toast together, and it would be just right. +Jacky filled his bucket with water. He wanted to water the plants in his garden. He poured the water slowly on the vines. He had been trying to help them grow for a long time. + +Suddenly he noticed that the vines were not getting any bigger. He wanted to know why. He asked his mom for help. + +His mom said that flowers need sunlight and lots of water to grow. She said it can be difficult sometimes. + +So Jacky and his mom went out and bought lots of soil and more water. They filled the holes in the garden with the soil. Jacky made sure to carefully fill the spaces around the vines. + +Then they watered them every day. Before long, the vines started to grow. Jacky was so happy that his vines were getting bigger. He loved his garden! +Once upon a time, there was a mom and her son. The mom was so proud of her son. She liked to encourage him to do his best. + +One day, the son wanted to go for a drive. The mom said yes, so they got in the car and drove away. As they drove, the mom said kind words to her son, encouraging him to listen. + +When they arrived, they could see a gas station nearby. The mom said it was okay to go get gas, so they drove the car to the gas station. The mom helped her son fill up the car with gas. + +The gas was pale in color. The mom explained to her son why the gas was that way. Then, they drove away again. As they drove, the mom continued to encourage her son. + +The end. +Once there was a fat box. It was a green box with a yellow stripe. The box wanted to race. So the box rolled down the hill. At first it rolled slowly. Then it began to race faster and faster. But soon the box bumped into a big rock and stopped. The box was sad it couldn't race anymore. But then the box rolled back up the hill again and raced with all of its might! It raced and raced until it was at the bottom of the hill. Then it rolled back up for one last race. And that was the day the fat box raced. +Once there was a van. It was a big, strong van. It drove fast, very fast. One day, the van was so cold, it was like ice! The van was so cold that it started to increase. It was so cold that it was like a snowball! The van began to get even colder because it was increasing. Then, the van was so cold, it was like a winter snowman! Finally, the cold, increasing van stopped and the driver came out with a smile on his face. The van was so cold that the driver had kept everyone warm inside the van, no matter how cold it got! +Once there was a little girl who wanted to find something special. She searched for days but couldn't find what she wanted. + +One day, she opened the door and found a strong skirt. She was so happy that she jumped up and down. The skirt was perfect. + +The little girl knew that she had to take care of her strong skirt. She knew it would make her look even more special. Each day she put it on and felt so proud. + +The little girl loved her strong skirt so much. It made her feel beautiful and strong. She showed it off to all her friends and family and even taught them to do the same. + +The little girl found the perfect skirt. It was strong, beautiful, and made her feel special every day. +Once upon a time, there was an old bee. The bee had a big problem that it needed to solve. The bee needed to find food, and it had been days since it last ate. + +The bee flew around, looking for something to eat. It saw a flower with lots of sweet nectar. The bee was so happy and quickly flew to collect the nectar. The bee drank the nectar and the problem was solved! + +The bee flew away, full and happy. It flew to find its friends and tell them that it had solved its problem. They were all so proud and happy for their old friend. The bee had solved its problem and everyone was glad. + +The End. +Once there was a man who loved to whistle. He whistled all day long, every day. + +One day he was walking and he noticed a peaceful planet in the sky. It was silver and sparkly and it looked so different from anything else he had ever seen. + +He stopped and whistled a happy tune. He wished he could breathe the air and stand on the planet's surface. + +The man kept on walking, but he thought about the planet everyday. Before he knew it, he was whistling the same tune he had whistled the day he saw the planet. The song reminded him of the peaceful planet. + +The man kept on whistling, and his happy songs were full of hope and filled with the peacefulness of the planet he had seen. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He liked to explore the forest near his house. One day he went on an adventure, and he found a huge pumpkin! He was very excited, and he shouted with joy. + +But then, he heard an even louder shout! He looked around and he saw a big, scary monster. The boy was so scared that he ran away, screaming. + +The monster ran after him, and the little boy was so scared that he hid behind a bush. The monster kept running, but then the little boy saw something. He saw a big farm. It was the pumpkin farm! + +The monster stopped and smiled. He shouted "I love pumpkins!" The little boy was so excited. He didn't have to be scared anymore! From then on, he visited the pumpkin farm every day. +Ben and his Mom were at the beach. He saw many people with umbrellas, so he wanted one too. His Mom handed him a blue umbrella with white stripes and he held it tight. He smiled and waved it over his head. + +He pointed to a match, far away in the sand. He asked his Mom, “Can I get it?â€. She nodded and he ran towards it as fast as he could. He picked up the match and held it up proudly. His Mom smiled and said, “Keep it safe!†+ +Ben felt a little uncomfortable in the sun. He was too hot and the sand was too hot too. He didn’t like it. His Mom held the umbrella above them and it helped. Ben smiled and waved the umbrella in the air. He started to feel better. + +The sun was setting and it was time to leave. He said goodbye to all the people and the beach, waved his umbrella one last time, and ran to the car, holding the match in his hand. +Once upon a time there was a blue world. All kinds of things happened in the world. One day, a small boy was walking and he saw a kitten. The kitten was very friendly and the boy started to pet it. The kitten was so cute and fuzzy, it made the boy feel happy. Suddenly, the boy and the kitten heard a noise. The noise was coming from the other side of the blue world. So the boy and the kitten started to explore what was happening. + +When they got to the other side of the blue world, they saw a big dragon. It was very big and it had big wings. The dragon flew up in the sky and everyone was so scared. But then, the dragon started to blow blue and pink bubbles with its eyes. Everyone was so surprised. Everyone laughed and smiled because the bubbles were so beautiful and amazing. + +The boy and the kitten wanted to fly with the dragon. So they jumped into the sky and they flew with the dragon. They flew high up and saw the blue world like never before. Suddenly, the dragon blew more amazing bubbles and it was so much fun. + +At the end of the day, the boy and the kitten were exhausted but they were also filled with joy. The bubbles were so fun and now they had memories of the blue world that would last forever. +Once there was a family who lived in a warm house. They had a daughter named Molly who was three years old. One day, she decided to play a game. She wanted to find something that could break. She looked around the house and spotted a flute. Molly picked up the flute and tapped it against the floor. The flute broke into lots of little pieces. Molly smiled and laughed. She had so much fun playing her game. Her family was proud because Molly was so clever. They all enjoyed their warm day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was playing outside in the sun when suddenly the sky got very dark. It began to rain. Lucy became scared and wanted a shelter. She looked around quickly while the rain splashed down on her. Suddenly, she saw a light in the distance. She ran toward it and found a big house. She grabbed the door handle and ran inside. It was warm and dry inside the house. She was so happy to find a shelter from the rain. She looked around and saw a light on in the living room. She skipped over and snuggled into the sofa. From now on, she knew that she had a home to run to when it rained. +Once upon a time, there was an otter who liked to prepare for special occasions. He would buy fancy clothes and decorations, and he would practice how to be the perfect party guest. For his birthday, the otter prepared a special party. He got some fancy food, decorations, and he even wore his best clothes. He invited some of his friends and they had a blast! Everyone enjoyed the otter's party - it was the fanciest one they ever seen! +Ralph was very enthusiastic about the new kayak he got for his birthday. He wanted to take it out right away. He put on his life jacket and paddled to the middle of the lake. He was amazed at how the water felt, so he started to mix his arms around, making waves with the kayak. He smiled as the sun shone on his face, feeling so happy and excited. As he paddled back to shore, Ralph knew he had made the right choice in getting a kayak for his birthday. He couldn't wait to take it out again soon! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was in a big park, and she saw something that made her excited. + +It was a statue of a big lion. It was huge, and it was made out of stone. The little girl thought it was so cool! + +She ran to the statue, and she started to touch it. She was so excited that she forgot why she had come to the park in the first place. Suddenly, she remembered. She had to rush home for dinner! + +She started running, but it was hard to run with all her heavy clothes. She was getting hot and tired. She wanted to take a break and rest, but she couldn't. + +But then she saw something that made her stop in her tracks. It was a clear river in the park. The water was so clear and sparkly, and it looked so inviting! + +The little girl went to the river and started splashing her feet in the water. It felt so cool and refreshing! She stayed there for a few minutes, enjoying the cool water. + +Eventually, she had to rush home again. But she made sure to by the statue one last time before she left. +Once there was a nosy fish. She was always swimming around, looking and listening to what everyone else was doing. + +One day, the fish noticed a shape in the water. It made her worry about what it could be. But when she saw it closer, she realised it was just an old bottle that was floating in the water. + +The fish decided to play a game. She swam around the bottle and looked at it from different angles. She swam through the narrow opening of the bottle, feeling the walls and enjoying the different shapes it had. + +The nosy fish was relieved that the shape was nothing to worry about. After she was done playing, the fish continued swimming around, looking and listening to everyone else. +Once upon a time, there was a nice lady. She had a kind heart. Every day she would go to the market. She looked at all the fruits and vegetables but she could never find anything special. +One day, a poor family was suffering. The lady heard their cry and felt sorry for them. She bought them food and clothes. The poor family was so grateful. +The lady was happy that she could help. She continued doing acts of kindness. She brought joy and the world was a better place with her around. +The lady was so grateful that she could help people in need. The world was a better place with her in it. +Mama and baby went to the store to buy a new tent. Mama was looking for a big, warm tent for their camping trip. Baby wanted a tent that was bright and colorful. + +Mama picked out a big tent with red and yellow stripes. Baby loved it and smiled. Meanwhile, Mama was picking out food for their trip. She bought yummy apples and carrots, and a bag of nuts. + +Next day, they drove to the camp in the morning. When they unpack the car, they saw a big root. Baby wanted to climb the tree. Mama said, "no baby, stay here, happy and safe." + +They set up the tent, then shared a yummy lunch. After lunch, mama took a nap in the tent. Baby was so busy playing around the camp. He caught a butterfly, watched the birds, and listened to the wind. Baby had the best time in the camp. +Once, there was a boy who decided to wander away from home. He didn't tell his parents and went on his own. +He was very curious, so he decided to wander into a temple. Everything seemed so interesting and special inside the temple. He was amazed by all the statues and the furniture. + +Suddenly, he heard someone coming. He was too scared to move and hoped it wouldn't be one of his parents. It turned out to be a old man who yelled at him for being so stupid. He said it was very dangerous for him to wander away like that. + +The boy apologized and then thanked the old man for telling him. He quickly left the temple and decided he would never wander away like that again. +Once upon a time, there was a generous bird. Every day the bird would prepare a special treat for his friends. He used the best ingredients he could find and made sure it was always delicious. + +One night, everyone gathered together to share this treat. But when they arrived, they found it very strange: the bird had prepared silence instead of food. Everyone sat around in silence and pondered why the bird had done this. + +After a few moments, the generous bird spoke. He explained that the silence was his treat. He said it was special because it gave them all time to think, to listen and to appreciate each other. + +Everyone thanked the bird. They realized that silence was the perfect gift and that the generous bird had been so thoughtful. From then on, the bird would prepare silence for his friends every night. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy named Jack. He was only three years old, but he was very smart. + +One day, Jack was walking in the park. Suddenly, he saw something green sticking up from the ground. He bent down and saw it was a spike! + +Jack wanted to take it home and use it for a game. He tried to pull it out of the ground, but it wouldn't move. So, he demanded a helping hand from his dad. + +Dad immediately came over and helped Jack pull the spike out of the ground. Jack was very happy. He took the spike home, and together, Jack and his dad played with it all afternoon. +Once there was a compassionate old man who lived in a hut in the forest. Every day he would take a little walk in the woods and enjoy nature. + +One day he heard a loud noise outside his hut. He went out to investigate and saw a small cub struggling to free himself from an old net. The old man had a big heart and was very compassionate, so he decided to help the cub. + +He worked hard to free the cub and after some time the cub was free! The cub was so happy and grateful to the old man. As a thank you he followed the old man back to his hut. + +The old man was so excited to have a new friend, so he welcomed the cub into his hut with a big hug. They shared many happy days together until one day the cub's family came looking for him. + +The cub was so excited to see his family and hugged the old man goodbye. With a heavy heart the old man said goodbye to his new friend and watched them leave. But the old man knew that he did the right thing, and his compassionate act had come to an end. +Mabel was very excited. She had a special mission to find an original skull. She was only three years old, but she was brave and determined. + +Mabel asked her dad to order her an original skull. He said it was a lot of money so he could not order it right away. But Mabel showed him a picture of a wonderful skull and he agreed to order it for her. + +Mabel waited every day for the skull to arrive. Finally, one day it came to the door. She opened the box and her eyes sparkled with excitement. Inside was a beautiful and original skull! + +Mabel held the skull close to her chest. It was the best birthday present ever! She thanked her dad for ordering the skull for her. +Once upon a time there was a fierce magnet. He whirred and spun around. Every day he went to his friends and played. + +One day he decided he wanted to fly. With a mighty leap he jumped off the ground. But he was so heavy he couldn't stay in the air. He started to spin and rot around. + +Finally he crashed on the ground, but he was still spinning and roting. He thought "If only I could stay in the air, no matter how much I rot". + +He made a plan and worked hard on it everyday. Soon enough he was able to float in the air, no matter how much he rotted. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl named Zoe. Zoe was very excited about her new work. She wasn't sure what it was, but she was eager to find out. + +Zoe worked with her mom every day. She watched her mom be very persistent and focus on her work. Zoe would help out too by carrying things and organizing. + +After a lot of hard work, Zoe's mom showed her the finished project. Zoe was so excited when she saw it! It was a beautiful painting that her mom had made. + +Zoe was proud of all the hard work her mom had done. She was happy that her mom was so persistent and determined. Zoe loved the feeling of excitement that comes with seeing hard work pay off. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was a bunny and one was a kitty. The bunny was brown and the kitty was white. They liked to play together in the meadow. + +One day, they were playing hide and seek. The kitty had an idea. He showed the bunny his special ink. It was bright blue and sparkly. The bunny thought it was so cute! + +They tried to make some fun pictures with the ink. Then, the ink got all over the bunny and the kitty. They laughed and laughed. They even laughed when they tried cleaning it up. + +At the end of the day, the two friends were happy and full of giggles. They were covered in ink, but they didn't care. They were two happy friends. And they will always remember this day with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a thin witch who liked nothing better than a cup of hot cocoa. But she was not an ordinary witch. She had a special power. She could resist anyone who tried to take her cocoa away. + +One day, an ogre decided to test the witch’s power. He snuck up behind her, and snatched her cup of cocoa away. But the witch waved her wand and said a few magic words and the ogre found himself stuck to the ground, unable to move. + +The witch calmly took her cup of cocoa back and went about her business. She was happy that she had been able to resist the ogre and keep her cup of cocoa safe. + +From then on, the witch was known throughout the kingdom as the Witch With the Magic Cocoa Resist Power. And she kept her hot cocoa safe forever after. +Once upon a time, there was a large elephant. He was sad and he started to weep. He wept and wept and his tears were so big they filled up a lake. + +The elephant's best friend was a little rabbit. One day, the rabbit saw that the elephant was very sad. He went over to the elephant to see what was wrong. The elephant said that his pants were too small. + +The rabbit thought of an idea. He told the elephant that he knew where to find big, comfy pants. The rabbit said he heard of a store far away that sold the biggest and best pants around. + +The elephant cheered up right away. He said goodbye to the rabbit and walked off to find the store. He knew that soon he would find the large pants he was looking for. + +The elephant kept walking until he finally found the store. The pants were just as he expected - so big and comfy. He picked out a pair and put them on. He smiled, happy that his pants were finally the right size. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Susie. She was so excited to go to the lake. When she got there she saw all the trees and animals around it. She also saw the blue water. She jumped up and down, she was so happy. + +Susie wanted to explore the lake so she started to wade in. She felt the water around her feet. Then she noticed lots of things under the water. She found shells, rocks and lots of other things. Susie put them in her pocket. + +She carried on walking until she reached the middle. Then she suddenly realised she could see for miles. She felt so proud that she had gained something from the lake. + +Susie was so excited she ran home, showing her mom all the treasures she had found. Her mom was so proud of her. From then on, Susie visited the lake every day to find new things and explore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Sarah. One day, Sarah was very excited. Her parents had gone out and left her home alone. They had left a special box for Sarah. Sarah went over to the box. She began to unpack it. Inside, there was a special license. It was dark in color and very shiny. Sarah wondered what the license was for. + +She grabbed it in her hands and ran outside. As she walked down the street, Sarah proudly showed everyone her new license. She told them all about unpacking the box and discovering the dark license. Everyone smiled and told her how proud they were of her. + +Sarah eventually went home, where she showed her parents the license. Her dad told her it was a driver's license. He said one day Sarah would be able to drive a car! Sarah was so excited. She couldn't wait to unpack more boxes and find new special treasures. +Once upon a time, there lived a girl named Liz. Everyday, Liz went exploring in the forest near her house. One day, Liz stumbled upon a big, dark cave. She was curious and decided to have a look inside. + +As she stepped into the cave, she noticed that it was very organized. Everywhere she looked, she saw piles of golden treasure! Liz couldn't believe her eyes. She wanted to take some of the treasure home with her. + +Suddenly, a voice called out. "Don't touch the treasure!" Liz was scared. She looked around but didn't see anyone. She was about to run out of the cave when she noticed an old man sitting in the corner. + +The old man warned Liz not to touch the treasure. He explained that the treasure was very special and Liz had to promise never to come back. Liz agreed and ran out of the cave. + +Liz was very glad that the old man had warned her. She knew that the treasure was too special and precious to just take away. +Once there was a girl named Jane. She loved to hang on the swings in the park. One day, Jane was at the park, but the swings were already taken. Frustrated, she saw a fork on the ground. Jane thought it would be fun to hang from the fork. So she grabbed it and tried to hang from it, but the fork was too noisy! All the people in the park were looking at her, so she put the fork back on the ground and found something else to do. Jane left the park feeling proud of her adventure. +John was a nice boy. Everyday he ate his lunch in the park. Today, he was eating a sandwich and he dropped it on the ground! Oh no! It fell in the mud. He started to cry. + +But then, something wonderful happened. A nice lady saw him, and she gave him another sandwich. It was a very nice sandwich with cheese and pickles. John was so happy! + +He started to eat the sandwich, but then he slipped on the wet grass. He quickly grabbed the sandwich and tried not to drop it again. With all his strength, he managed to keep it in his hands. + +John finished the sandwich and he was feeling much better. He thanked the nice lady, who waved goodbye and walked away. John was happy and full, and he skipped home to tell everyone his story. +Once upon a time, there was an infant that was restless. He felt lonely, so he started to scream. It was very loud. + +Suddenly, a mother bird heard the infant's screams. She flew down and sat very close to him. The bird sang a sweet lullaby to soothe the infant's cries. + +The baby felt better and stopped screaming. He listened to the sweet music that the bird sang. He smiled and felt so much calmer. + +The bird and the infant stayed together for a long time until the infant eventually fell asleep. The mother bird was so happy that she had helped the infant rest peacefully. +The family had an expensive microscope. It was shiny and had lots of buttons. Everyone wanted to spend time looking at it. + +One day, Dad took it out and put it on the table. Everyone gathered round. Dad showed them all how to use it. + +Mum looked at the microscope carefully. She saw a tiny ant underneath it. Baby could barely see it, but it was amazing. All the family spent time looking through the microscope. + +Dad showed them all how to make the pictures bigger. It was so much fun. Everyone was careful to not drop the microscope. It was too expensive to break. +Once upon a time, there was a patient ostrich who was walking on a sunny day. He came across a little girl who was playing. The girl had a question for the ostrich. + +"Why are you so tall?" the girl asked. + +The ostrich answered, "I am tall because I am an ostrich." + +The girl wanted to know more, so she asked, "What do ostriches do? + +The patient ostrich said, "We like to run and play in the sunshine!" + +The girl smiled and said, "That sounds like fun!" + +The ostrich agreed and said, "It sure is a lot of fun!" + +The little girl waved goodbye to the patient ostrich and skipped away. And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily. She loved to mix things together, and so one day she decided to mix something special. + +She went to the kitchen and got a bowl, then she got some sugar and some medicine. She put the sugar in the bowl and she put the medicine in the bowl too. + +She stirred the bowl, and gave the mixture a big stir. Then she put a spoon in the bowl and tasted the mixture. + +She thought it was yummy! She called all her friends over and they all tried her special medicine mix - and they all thought it was yummy too! The end. +Once upon a time there was a bird who wanted to soar up high. He flapped his wings and took off. He flew around and around in the air. It was so much fun! + +The bird eventually saw a stable and thought it might be nice to land there. He could rest and have something to eat. But when he landed, he heard a loud noise from inside the stable. The bird was scared and he quickly flew off again. + +The bird soared towards the clouds and laughed. The clouds felt so soft and he could fly so high. He was so happy that he forgot all about the stable. + +The bird continued to soar through the air and finally landed on a tree branch. He chirped in delight and looked down. Below him he could see the stable again and even though it was still loud he wasn't scared. He felt safe and he knew that he could soar away again whenever he wanted to. +Once upon a time there was a big, huge castle. It was very high up and had tall towers. Everyone was super excited to go explore it. + +Finally, the day arrived and they all entered the castle. It was very, very impressive. Everywhere they looked there were shiny decorations and sparkly jewels. + +They made their way down a long hallway. At the end, they noticed a big door. When they opened it, they saw a beautiful room. In the centre of the room there was a large and special bow. + +They all gathered around the bow and stared in awe. It was so impressive with lots of colourful strings and sparkles. They all felt so lucky to have seen the bow. +Once upon a time there were two friends. One was named Paul and the other was named Bob. Paul had an idea. He wanted to have a party. He planned it all out. He asked Bob to help. + +Bob agreed and they started to make their plan. They decided to make some food, hang up some decorations, and play some music. They wanted to have a great time. + +On the day of the party, Paul and Bob went to the store to get some things for the party. They bought chips, candy, and some yummy wine. + +When they returned, the party was ready. Everyone arrived and had a lot of fun. Paul and Bob were the life of the party. They danced and laughed. + +At the end of the night, they said goodbye. Paul had a bald head and Bob had a full head of hair. They both hugged and promised to have more parties in the future. +Once there was a boy. His name was Andy. He was always curious about the world. One day he arrived at the park. He was very excited! + +His mum gave him a delicious snack and told him to be careful. Andy was full of energy and ran off to explore the park. + +He went to the big slide. He was so happy and went down the slide very quickly. But he was careless and fell over at the bottom. + +He was okay but his snack was all over the ground. He was a bit scared, but his mum arrived to help him. She gave him a big hug and made him another delicious snack. + +Andy was safe and full of energy to go back and explore the park. He was very happy! +Once upon a time, there was a nosy onion. He was always asking questions, wanting to know what people were up to. This onion could not be trusted. + +One day, the onion met a little girl. She smiled and reached out her hand. "Hello," said the onion. + +The little girl said, "I'm 3 years old and I'm looking for someone to trust." + +The onion smiled and said, "Yes, you can trust me. I'm here to help you." + +The little girl smiled, feeling safe with the onion. Together they went on many adventures. The onion shared secrets with the little girl, and they began to trust each other. + +No matter what happened, the nosy onion and the 3 year old girl stayed loyal to each other. They were like best friends, never breaking their trust. +Once upon a time, there was a turkey who liked to go outside and have fun. He splashed in a puddle and had a great time. But then he got in trouble with a farmer! + +The farmer was very mad and said, “No more splashing!†The turkey felt very sorry and said sorry over and over again. He promised that he would be a good turkey and not splash in the puddle anymore. + +The farmer was happy that the turkey apologized and so he let him go. The turkey was so glad and he ran off, splashing in the puddle one more time. From that day onwards, the turkey was always careful to stay away from the puddle and not splash in it anymore. +Once there was a young man who wanted to serve on a big, beautiful yacht. He asked if he could help out and the captain agreed. The young man was honest and worked hard every day, cleaning and tidying the boat. He also made sure the supplies were up to date. Soon the captain trusted the young man and asked him to sail the yacht. The young man happily agreed and sailed the yacht across the sea. He was so happy and proud to serve the captain on the big, beautiful yacht. The captain rewarded the young mans honest behaviour with a lovely surprise. They sailed away together into the sunset, as partners and friends. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was fit and he liked to explore things. One day he went to the mill. He admired all the machinery that was there. He saw big machines and small ones, some with wheels and some with levers. He watched them moving, making different sounds. He was fascinated by the way everything fit together. He thought it was an amazing place with lots of things to explore. When he decided it was time to go home he waved goodbye to the mill and to all the interesting things he'd seen. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Sammy. He was three years old and he had a very unusual envelope. It was filled with signs. He didn't know what the signs were for, so he asked his Mom. + +Mom said that these signs will help him to do something special. He was so excited to find out what it was. Sammy was eager to get started so Mom helped him to read the signs out loud. + +He learnt that the signs would help him to make something. Sammy carefully followed each sign and eventually he had a big surprise. It was a very special thing made from all the signs. + +Sammy was so excited to show everyone his special thing, but he had to wait until it was finished. So he waited and waited until it was ready. When it was complete, he signed the envelope, sealed it, and ran to show everyone. + +Everyone was amazed at Sammy's unusual item and they all said how clever he was to make it. Sammy smiled with pride knowing that he was the one who'd made something special. +Once there was a small fireman. He loved helping people. Every day, the fireman would get dressed in his uniform and work hard. One day, he was sent to a fire. When he arrived, he saw that the fire was very big. But with his help, the fireman was able to finish the fire. Everyone was so thankful to the small fireman for his help. + +The fireman was happy to have helped people. He was very proud of himself. After working so hard, he decided to take a rest. He lay down in the grass and looked up at the night sky. He had finished his job and he was happy. + +The small fireman felt content and relaxed. He fell asleep with a big smile on his face. +Steve was an obedient boy. He was three years old and he loved his parents very much. One day, his parents took him for a ride in a jeep. Steve was very excited. On their way, Steve saw many different things and he waved at them. + +Soon, they arrived at their destination. As they got out of the jeep, Steve looked around with wide eyes. He had never seen anything like it before! Steve's parents took him to a beautiful farm. He saw cows, horses and sheep. Steve was so happy. He saw that the animals were obedient and they followed the farmer everywhere. + +Steve had so much fun that day! The jeep ride was the best part of the trip. He kept looking back as they drove away. Steve was so excited to tell his friends what he saw and experienced. His parents were happy that Steve had such a wonderful day. +One day, Emily went to the park with Mommy and Daddy. Daddy went over to the swings and said, "Let's swing!" Emily was so happy and hopped right up. Mommy and Daddy pushed her higher and higher until she was so high in the sky she could almost taste the clouds! + +After they stopped swinging, they went to the slide. Emily was so excited she ran right up the ladder. She went down the slide and it was so much fun! When she got to the bottom she said, "Again!" + +Mommy asked Emily if she wanted to play on the ladder. Emily quickly ran over and started to climb up. The ladder felt like it had no end! Once Emily was at the top she was so proud of herself. + +Then the family noticed a popular ice cream shop nearby. Daddy said, "Let's get some ice cream!" Emily jumped for joy and ran over to the shop. She wanted to try all the flavors, but Mommy said she could only have one. Emily chose strawberry and couldn't wait to taste it! It was the best flavor she had ever tasted. + +After they finished their ice cream adventure, they all looked up and noticed a giant rainbow in the sky. It was so big and beautiful and it had different colors that faded in and out of each other like a line of stars! Emily was so amazed she had to take a picture. + +It was the best day ever +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom was three-years-old. One day, his mom took him to the park. He was so happy to go! When Tom arrived, he saw so many trees and animals. He heard birds chirping and saw fish jumping in the lake. It was a beautiful day. + +Tom had a surprise with him. It was a special gift! He opened it carefully and found something loud inside. It was a big toy car! He loved it so much and spent the entire day playing with it. He drove it around the park, pretending he was a race car driver. + +When it was time to go home, Tom was sad. He didn't want to leave. But he knew he had to. He stopped one last time to look at the park. Then, he said goodbye to the animals, birds, and fish. + +Tom went home with a big smile on his face. He couldn't wait to come back to the park! +Once there was a little girl who liked to pick cherries in the summer. One day, she woke up early in the morning and hurried out to pick some of the plump, juicy cherries that hung off the tree. She filled her basket with lots of the sweet and tasty cherries, until it was time to go home. + +Once she got home, she unpackaged the cherries and sat down with her family to eat them. She shared with her parents and her brothers and they all agreed that the cherries were extra tasty! + +But, then she started to get sleepy, so she put the left over cherries in a bowl in the fridge and went to bed. + +The next morning, she woke up and reached for the bowl of cherries. She had a big cherry smile on her face as she ate the sweet, tasty cherries. It was a perfect way to start the day. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Mary. Mary lived on a farm and she loved to go outside and explore. One day she heard a funny sound coming from the barn. She wondered what it was so she went to take a look. Inside she saw a big box. She opened it and found a lot of shiny coins. She thought the coins were very pretty. She took some in her hands and they made a rich sound when she shook them. + +Mary thought it was a fun game and was happy to play with the coins. She put them back in the box and went outside to tell her family what she found. Her family was surprised and happy that she found such a treasure. + +Mary and her family decided to save the coins and use them to buy special things. They were thankful for Mary and all the fun she had when she found the coins. +Once upon a time there was a naughty little bear called Martin. He loved to do daring things! One day, he had a very special dream. In his dream, he was an explorer and he had to bravely cross a huge ocean in a tiny boat. The boat was so small that Martin thought it would be impossible. But he was so brave he decided to try! + +The naughty bear carefully paddled across the waves until he reached the other side. He felt so brave and proud of himself! When Martin awoke, it was almost as if the dream had really happened. + +He knew he was still naughty, but he also knew he was brave, too. From then on, he decided to always dare to do big things. And his dreams were always big and exciting adventures. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had an aunt. Her aunt was very thoughtful. Every week, the little girl would visit her aunt and the two would sit together and play. + +One day, the little girl was a bit scared to go visit her aunt. She had heard a story from a friend that scared her and she wasn't sure if she wanted to visit anymore. + +But her aunt was very thoughtful and wrote a note to the little girl explaining why she should come visit. The note was so kind and thoughtful that the little girl was no longer scared. She felt very happy and excited to go visit her aunt again. + +When the little girl arrived, she was filled with happiness. She was very happy to see her kind and thoughtful aunt again. Her aunt hugged her and said, "I'm so glad we can be together again." The little girl smiled and hugged her back. They hugged each other tightly and all the fear and worry melted away, replaced with joy and love. +Sam walked down the white road. He wanted to have an adventure. He saw some birds playing by the side of the road. Sam smiled at them. Then he kept walking. + +He saw a man. He was acting funny, waving his arms around. Sam laughed. He kept walking. + +Next he saw a woman. She was picking flowers by the side of the road. She had a basket filled with white petals. Sam smiled and waved to her. + +Finally, he came to the end of the road. He was happy with his adventure. He had seen birds, a funny man, and a woman picking flowers. He turned around and went back home. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tim and John. They both liked to make jokes, but John was a little bit cleverer than Tim. + +One day they decided to have a competition to see who could come up with the best joke. They decided to both prepare a joke and then tell it to each other. + +First, Tim got ready and thought long and hard about what his joke should be. When he finally had the best joke ever, he proudly went to tell it to John. + +John had already prepared his joke and told it to Tim. Both their jokes were very funny, but John's joke was a bit cleverer than Tim's. + +John laughed and laughed and said, ''My joke was best!'' + +Tim smiled and accepted that John was the winner, as his joke was clever. + +From then on, Tim and John always challenged each other to come up with the best jokes. They had lots of fun, and learned how to make each other laugh with the clever jokes they prepared. +Once upon a time there was a mean man who always liked to scare the kids. He would take his belt and threaten to hit them if they made any noise or didn't do what he said. + +One day, one of the kids was brave enough to run away from the man. He started to run as fast as he could, and hid in a secret cave. It was so hidden that the mean man couldn't find him. + +The brave kid stayed in the cave for the whole day and the mean man couldn't scare him anymore. In the end, the mean man had to leave and never scared the kids again. + +The brave kid celebrated by eating a big ice-cream that his mom gave him. From then on, he was always extra careful when going near the mean man's house. +Once there was a little girl named Sally. She was only three years old, but she was very smart for her age. One day, Sally decided to design her own taxi. She got some paint, scissors and some paper, and she got to work. + +Sally carefully cut out some doors and windows on the paper, then painted the outside yellow. She even drew some taxi signs on the side. Soon, her taxi was ready. + +That evening, Sally stayed up a bit later than usual. She was so excited about her taxi! She took it for a ride in the backyard. She drove it until she felt sleepy, then she parked her taxi and went inside. + +The next day, Sally took her taxi for another drive. She drove it around the neighborhood, picking up pretend passengers, and she was very proud of her work. "This is the best taxi ever!" she said. + +After a while, Sally got tired. She drove her taxi back home and went inside for a nap. Her taxi was parked in the driveway, waiting for her next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a curious boy named Jack. One morning, Jack was walking by the park when he heard a loud noise. He turned and saw an ambulance. The siren was loud and made him jump. + +Jack was very curious and wanted to find out what was going on. He hurried over to the ambulance. When he got there, he saw a nurse helping an old man. They were talking and the nurse was smiling. + +Jack was so happy that the sick man was getting help. He watched as the nurse got into the ambulance and the old man got inside too. Then, the ambulance started to move. In a flash, it was gone! + +Jack was sad to see the ambulance leave. He was amazed at how quickly it had arrived, and now it was gone. He waved goodbye and said a silent thank you to the people in the ambulance. He was curious, but he knew that the ambulance was in a hurry. +John and his mommy were playing in the backyard. Mommy was throwing the ball up and down, and John was running around. All of a sudden, John stopped and said "mommy I feel like laughing". Mommy asked him why and he said "I heard daddy mention a funny joke!". Mommy smiled and said "oh, what was it?". John said he couldn't remember, but it was really funny and had something to do with a young bird. So John and his mommy laughed and laughed. Mommy was so glad John remembered such a funny joke, even though he was so young! +Tommy was so excited. He had just found a fit mosquito outside. He carefully picked it up and started playing with it. He loved watching it fly around and land on his hands. He was happy that he could take care of it. + +He put the mosquito in a jar and made sure it had enough food and water. Every day Tommy would check on the mosquito and make sure it was fit and happy. + +One day, Tommy took the mosquito outside to fly again. He watched carefully as it zoomed around him in the sunshine. He proudly watched the mosquito flying and making its home in the flowers and bushes. + +Tommy was so proud of himself for taking care of the mosquito. He felt so special knowing he had found it and was taking care of it. It made him feel so big and important. +One day, Susie was feeling weak, so she stayed in bed. But Susie had a special ability - she could reverse memories! As Susie lay in bed she thought about the adventures she had been on and soon a memory came to her. + +Susie closed her eyes and focused on the memory until it was reversed. Suddenly, Susie felt strong again. She opened her eyes with a smile and jumped out of bed. + +Susie then spent the rest of the day playing and having fun. Whenever Susie became tired or weak she would just reverse a memory and her energy came back. + +Susie was never too tired or weak again and she was glad for the special ability that let her use her memories for strength. +Jack was a patient boy. He always wanted to listen to the radio. His parents got him one for Christmas, but Jack had trouble with the buttons. He was getting really frustrated. One day his Mom had an idea. She got out the mail and put a letter in it. She asked the postman to mail the letter to Jack's grandparents. They had a new radio and sent it back to Jack. When Jack opened the box he was so happy! He learned how to make it work with the help of his Mom. He loved to listen to the radio and now he could do it all by himself. He was a very patient boy, and he had finally figured out the radio! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was three years old and loved to play. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a fine scooter. She was so excited! + +Lily held the scooter tight and counted to three. On the count of three, Lily jumped on the scooter and went zooming down the street. She felt so brave! + +She scooted around the block three times, counting each turn. After counting all around the block, she stopped to take a break. + +Lily was feeling tired, but she was feeling fine. She was so proud of herself for counting all the way around the block on her scooter! + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. John was only three years old. One day, John's Mom said to him, "It's time to go find the mall!". So, John and his Mom hopped in the car and drove off. + +Once they arrived at the mall, John was very excited. He ran this way and that, looking for all sorts of fun things. He saw toys, games, and lots of other silly things. But he didn't find what he was looking for. + +John decided to keep looking. He opened a big door, and suddenly he was in a very big room! He was so amazed! He had found the mall. He ran and jumped, he laughed and shouted. He had lots of fun at the mall. + +However, John had been a little bit foolish. He had not asked his Mom where the mall was. But his Mom was happy that he had been able to find it. From then on, John and his Mom visited the mall often. They had lots of fun together! +The little boy and his mommy walked outside on a sunny day. He saw lots of flowers with big petals that waved in the breeze. He giggled and mommy smiled. He ran around and saw a butterfly resting on a bush. He was so excited he shouted “Butterfly!â€. Mommy smiled and picked him up. As they walked the little boy noticed a tiny frog by the pond. He grabbed mommy’s hand and said “Frog!â€. Mommy smiled and he laughed. + +They kept walking and the little boy saw a big tree. Just then, a bird flew out from a hole in the tree. He pointed and said “Bird!â€. Mommy smiled and hugged him tight. They sat under the tree for a while and listened to the bird singing. The little boy took a deep breath and felt his lungs filling up with the fresh air. He smiled, happy to be outside in nature. +Once there was a successful man who wanted to pay for something very special. He went to the fountain to pay. When he got there, he saw a beautiful fountain, with coins shining all over it. He was very happy, and he paid lots of money. + +He made a wish. He wished for a successful future. Then the fountain started to do something special. All the coins began to spin, and sparkle and the fountain made a magical rainbow. He was so delighted, he smiled and was so proud of his wish. + +He thanked the fountain and said goodbye. He left the fountain, feeling content and successful. From that day on, he was able to achieve all his goals. +Once there was a little girl. She was only three years old. She loved to explore and discover new things. One day she decided to explore the backyard of her house. + +She discovered a big rock. It felt like it was very heavy. She tried to lift it but it was too heavy for her. She was surprised to discover the weight of it. + +The little girl then decided to ask her mom for help. Her mom lifted the rock with ease. Underneath the rock, the little girl discovered a poor puppy, all alone. + +The little girl brought the puppy inside, into the warmth and safety of her home. She and her mom played with the puppy and soon he was no longer poor or alone. The little girl was very happy to have discovered the puppy. +Once there was a small girl called Lola. She wanted to learn new things and wanted to be very clever. Every day, her friend Teddy would come and teach her something new. + +One day, Teddy showed her the ceiling. He said that it was so high, it was like it was touching the sky. Lola was amazed and couldn't believe how big it was. + +The next day, Teddy taught her about being deaf. He told her that some people can not hear sounds like the birds singing, but they can still understand people when they talk. Lola even managed to sign her own name! + +Lola was very pleased that Teddy was teaching her so many things. She was becoming an expert learner! +Once there was a bear called Jack. Jack was feeling very uncomfortable - he was all itchy. He looked around and saw his vest, which was on the chair. That reminded him of something - maybe it was the way the vest was so soft and fuzzy. + +Jack asked his mom if he could put on the vest. His mom said, "Yes, you can put on the vest". Jack was so excited and he quickly put the vest on. + +Jack jumped around and felt the softness of the vest. It was so cozy and made him feel much better. He gave the vest a big hug and thanked his mom for giving it to him. + +Jack's mom smiled and said, "I remind you to always wear your vest when you're feeling uncomfortable, OK?" Jack agreed and smiled. From that day on, Jack always wore his vest whenever he felt itchy or uncomfortable. +Once there was a little bug. He liked to crawl around in the garden. One day he saw a vine. It was long and winding, and bright green. It looked really weird. + +The bug thought it looked interesting, so he decided to crawl up the vine. He crawled and crawled until he got to the top. At the very top was a shiny, red apple! + +The little bug was so excited! He wanted to eat the apple, but it was stuck to the vine. The bug tried and tried to pull the apple off, but it wouldn't budge. So he just sat and looked at it. + +Suddenly the little bug noticed something. There were little yellow spots on the apple! He knew this meant the apple was ripe and he could eat it. + +The bug crawled back down the vine and enjoyed a yummy snack. He liked that weird vine! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to feed the birds. Whenever she saw a sign of birds, she would run to get food to give them. One day, she saw lots of birds on a tough branch. She quickly ran to get some food and before long, the birds were all eating and having a good time. She laughed as they ate, and was happy to see them so content. + +She stayed with them for a while, feeding them and learning how to be gentle and patient. Eventually, it was time to go home, and she thanked the birds for being so friendly. She had learned a valuable lesson and knew she would always have food to share with them. + +The little girl smiled and waved goodbye, hoping that the birds had learned something from her too. From then on, the birds and the little girl were the best of friends, and she was always happy to feed her feathered friends whenever they were near. +Once upon a time there was a naughty little bird. He was always getting into trouble. One day he snuck into a house and saw a big notebook sitting on the table. The bird thought it looked like fun and decided to split it open. He pulled the notebook apart one page at a time until it was split into many pieces. Suddenly, the house's owner came back and saw the bird and the split notebook. The owner was very mad and chased the naughty bird away. The bird never went into the house again! +Once there was a child who loved to swing. Every day he would go to the playground and play on the swings. He would climb up the ladder and swing high. He felt like he was flying. + +One day, it was a beautiful and fair day. The sky was clear and the sun was warm. The child was so happy. He climbed the ladder one more time and pushed off with his hands. He swung higher and higher and felt so good. + +Suddenly, the rope broke. The child fell and hit the ground. He cried a bit, but it didn't hurt too much. He thought it was fair because he had had so much fun. He just laughed and said, "Oh, well". + +The child didn't give up. He went back the next day and tried again. He climbed the ladder and started pushing with his hands. He went higher than ever before. He felt wonderful. As he swung, he knew he would never forget that feeling. +Once upon a time, there was a little plant who was very upset. It was very lonely and wanted some friends. One day it noticed a number of cute bugs buzzing around the garden. The plant was excited, it had so many new friends! + +The plant started to talk to its friends and count them to make sure everyone was there. There were one, two, three…so many! All the bugs were buzzing about and having fun. + +The plant was so happy to have lots of friends. They would all talk and play together, and the plant was never lonely or upset again. Even when the bugs had to go home, the plant counted them back in again the next day. The numbers kept getting bigger, which made the plant even happier. +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Jen. She had a special thing she liked to do. She liked to pick mint. + +Every day, she would go outside and look for the mint plants. She liked how the leaves felt and smelled. With her small hands, she would carefully pick the mint leaves. + +Jen loved the mint. It made her room smell nice. It was also very useful. She liked to use it as a special ingredient in her mom's recipes. + +Jen was very proud of her mint. It made her feel happy. She felt like it was her little secret and it made her feel special. +Once upon a time, there was a big pasta. It was sitting on the kitchen counter, and it was very special. All the kids wanted to eat it, but they knew they had to wait until dinner. + +Suddenly, a little mouse came scurrying around the corner. He saw the big pasta and he wanted to eat it too. The mouse started to run around the kitchen. + +The kids saw the mouse and they started chasing it. They all wanted to stop the mouse from eating the pasta. The mouse was so fast! He was running all over the place. + +Ultimately, the mouse got away. The kids were sad but at least the pasta was safe. Dinner was served and everyone ate the delicious big pasta. The kids had a great time. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Amy. She was very generous and always trying to help people. One day she took a walk through the forest. As she was walking, she heard a bell. It was coming from further into the woods. She decided to follow the sound of the bell and see what it was. + +When she arrived, she saw a big old bell in the middle of the clearing. Amy wanted to help so she started to pull on the bell. Suddenly, the bell began to move, and the next thing Amy knew it was rolling around like a wheel! + +Amy was so happy that she decided to take the bell home. She was going to use it as a fun toy in her garden. Everyday, Amy would play with the bell, and it made her very happy. + +Then one day, the bell became much more than a toy. It turned into a generosity bell! Now whenever Amy wanted to help someone, she could ring the bell to let people know. Everyone was so grateful for generous Amy and her special bell. +Once there was a kid named Kevin. Kevin lived in a big house with his mom and dad. One day, Kevin heard a big noise. It was the telephone ringing! + +The telephone was an enormous thing that was bigger than Kevin. Mom told Kevin the ringing meant someone was trying to talk to them. Mom answered the telephone and talked for a minute. Then she hung up. She told Kevin that a friend had called to say hello. + +Kevin was so excited he ran around the house. He asked if he could talk on the telephone again. Mom told him he could, but not for too long. She said it was polite to not talk on the telephone more than a few minutes. + +The telephone ringing was so exciting. Whenever it rang, Kevin knew that it meant something special. He knew that it meant someone wanted to talk to him or his family. It was wonderful! +Once upon a time, there was an original crab. He was very small and he lived in the ocean. Every day, he would scuttle around, looking for interesting things. + +One day, the crab decided to explore a new area. He hadn't been there before, and he didn't understand it. Everything around him looked strange. + +As he explored, he noticed a bright blue crab! He couldn't believe it! He had never seen a crab like that before. He wanted to understand what it was. + +The small crab scurried over, careful not to scare it away. He asked the blue crab why it was so different. The blue crab explained that he was an original! He was special, and he didn't look like other crabs. + +The small crab was so excited. He had learned something new! He thanked the blue crab, and they said goodbye. The small crab went home feeling smarter than ever. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and cheerful neighbor. He had a pet lion and they liked to play together in the park. Every day, the lion would roar loudly, and the neighbor would laugh. + +One day, the lion was feeling especially happy. He roared louder than ever before and the neighbor was so proud. They ran around and laughed and had a lot of fun. + +Afterwards, the lion wanted to show off his roars to the other neighbors. So, he and the neighbor went on a walk, and the lion roared loudly. All of the neighbors were amazed, and they cheered for the lion. + +The lion was so happy, and he kept roaring for the rest of the day. And soon, all of the other neighbors were cheerful too! +Once upon a time, there was an attractive mountain with a lock. Everyone wanted to unlock the mountain and explore what was inside, but they could not find the key. + +One day, a little 3 year old girl named Annie went up to the mountain. She wanted to find out what was inside the lock. She tried to find the key, but it was nowhere to be found! + +Annie was determined to open the lock. She climbed up to the top of the mountain and looked for the key. After an hour of searching, she finally found the key! + +When Annie unlocked the mountain, a big surprise was waiting inside. A giant chocolate fountain was at the top of the mountain! Annie was so excited that she hugged the fountain and filled her pockets with chocolate. + +Annie was so happy to discover the hidden treat inside the mountain. The attractive mountain was locked no more, and she had a delicious surprise all to herself. +Once upon a time, there was a fair girl who liked to skip. Every day, she would put on her special dress and skip around her neighboorhood. One day, she noticed something shiny on the ground. As she stepped closer, she realized it was an iron! It was so sparkly and new that the girl decided she wanted to take it home with her. With a smile, she bent down, picked it up, and skipped away with it. + +On her way home, the little girl heard a loud noise. When she turned around, she saw an old man coming towards her. He said his name was Sam and asked her where she got the iron. The girl was scared, but she bravely told Sam that she had found it on the ground. Sam smiled and thanked her for being fair. He also thanked her for returning his iron, which had gotten lost while he was walking in the park. + +The girl was very happy to help! She said goodbye to Sam, gave him a big hug, and then skipped away with a smile. She was so glad to have helped the old man find his iron! +Once there was a car named Jim. One day, Jim saw a spot. He wanted to attach it to his car. But the spot was really high up and he could not reach it. + +Jim asked his friends to help him. His friends found a tall ladder and they put it close to the spot. Jim grabbed the ladder and he climbed up. It was a bit wobbly so he had to be careful. + +When Jim reached the spot, he saw that it was very clear. He was very happy. He carefully attached the spot to his car. Jim and his friends cheered as they saw the spot shining brightly on Jim's car. + +Jim was extremely happy that he had been able to attach the spot. He enjoyed admiring his car with the spot on it every day! +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy. His name was Jack. One day, Jack wanted to get something to drink. But he didn't have a cup. He decided to ask his dad for help. He said, "Daddy, I need a cup." His dad smiled and said, "I will find you one. You can trust me." + +Jack trusted his dad and waited. Soon, his dad came back with a cup. He said, "Here is the cup. I found it for you." Jack was so happy. He thanked his dad and went to get his drink. + +Jack was so glad he had a cup and that his dad helped him. He was glad he could trust his dad. He was so brave and happy to get his cup. +Once there was a girl named Marie. She liked to explore, but today she was feeling tired and ignored her mom's suggestion to go for a hike. Instead Marie went to the park to sit and relax. As she sat, she noticed a waste of words floating above. Marie was so surprised, but she knew she found something very rare. + +She looked around the park and didn't see anyone else. Marie decided to hold her hand up and catch the waste of words. She was so excited as she caught it, but the words didn't mean anything to her. + +Marie waited and waited, and suddenly she heard a voice. It was coming from the words she caught. The voice said, "My name is Ann and I'm here to help you." Marie and Ann went on a wonderful adventure, exploring all the places Marie never knew existed. Everywhere they went, Ann showed Marie things she never noticed before. + +Ann explained to Marie about how important it is to never ignore what your heart tells you. She explained that it's ok to take a break from time to time, but never to ignore the beauty and uniqueness of the world. + +This experience taught Marie the value of using her time to explore and appreciate the rare parts of life. She never forgot what Ann told her, and from then on she always took the time to appreciate the world around her. +One day a little boy named Johnny had an idea. He wanted to tell a joke to his family. So he went to his sister and said, "I have a joke to tell you." But his sister kept walking and ignored him. Johnny was so persistent he kept following her and asking her to listen. He finally said, "Please listen to my joke, it's really funny!" His sister part her lips and smiled. + +Johnny began to tell the joke, but he forgot the ending. So he made up his own. Everyone laughed, and even his sister, who had been so persistent before laughed even louder. + +The other kids wanted to hear more jokes and they started to copy Johnny. Soon everyone was splitting into two parts and competing to see who could come up with the best joke. Everyone laughed and had a great time. + +Johnny learned that day that a joke can bring people together and that listening is important. He was so proud of himself, and everyone told him what a great joke-teller he was! +One day, there was a bear who was feeling scared. He had not tasted honey before, so he did not know what it would be like. He took a deep breath and slowly opened the jar of honey. When he finally tasted it, he was surprised! The honey was sweet and delicious. His fears melted away and he was filled with joy. + +The bear licked his lips, tasting every last bit of the honey. He was so happy to discover this wonderful new food. From that day on, he could be found in the forest almost every day searching for honey. + +The bear never got tired of the sweet taste of honey, and he always felt happy and content when he found it. He was so glad he stopped being fearful and tried the honey. He had made a great discovery! +Once there was a girl who was going to eat spaghetti. She was only three years old, but already loved spaghetti. She pushed her chair over to the table and stood up on it. As she looked into the pot, she saw the spaghetti was pale. She wanted to eat it all! + +She grabbed the wooden spoon and tried to push the spaghetti into her bowl. Some of it fell off onto the table. She tried pushing it back on the spoon, but it didn't work. + +The girl's dad saw what she was trying to do and decided to help. He came over and picked up a big piece of spaghetti, pushed it onto the spoon and then into her bowl. He gave her a big smile and she smiled back. + +Now she was ready to eat! She grabbed the spoon and pushed the spaghetti into her mouth. She was happy that the pale spaghetti was so delicious. She ate every last bit and then asked for more. +Once there was a dreamer. She had very thin arms and legs and she was very brave. Every day, she would go outside and climb a big tree. All the way up to the top, she would look around and see the world. + +One day the dreamer noticed something down the street. It was a tall building with a clock on it. She wanted to see the clock so she started running. When she got there, the clock struck twelve. + +The dreamer smiled. She then imagined that the clock was her friend. He was always there to tell her when it was time to have a dream. She kept running and looking at the clock until the sun started to go down. + +The dreamer then started to run home. But as she was running, she saw something in the sky. It was a paper plane flying up high. She was filled with excitement and she ran faster and faster. When she finally got home, she lay down on her bed and closed her eyes. In her dream, she imagined the plane flying higher and higher until it went out of sight. As she looked up into the sky, she smiled. +Once upon a time there was a polite giraffe. She lived next to a refrigerator. One day, she heard strange noises coming from her refrigerator. She was scared of what could be inside. She slowly walked towards her refrigerator and opened the door. Out of the fridge hopped a tiny mouse. It was so small and cute. The giraffe was no longer scared. Instead, she was happy to have a new friend! She said hello to the mouse with a polite smile. The mouse was so happy to have a new friend too and they both ran off to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Jade who loved the theater. She dreamed of being on the stage one day, so she practiced every day, hoping to make her dream come true. + +One day, Jade finally got her chance. She arrived at the theater, her costume was delicate and sparkly. She was so excited that she could hardly contain it! + +When the show started, Jade was nervous, but she smiled and performed all of her moves. Everyone in the audience applauded at the end. + +Jade was so happy that she couldn't wait to get back on the stage! From that day on, she kept hoping and practicing, with the dream of becoming a famous theater actress someday. +Tommy was very competitive. He wanted to be the best at everything. Every day he would practice jumping. He would jump over things and even make his own jumps. + +One day, his mom gave him a whip. It was a special whip that he could use to jump. He practiced and practiced each day with his whip. + +At first, he didn't do very well. He did not go very far and he even fell down a few times. But Tommy was determined to be the best. So he kept trying over and over. He would turn the whip around and around and try to jump as far as he could. + +Finally, one day he got it. He managed to jump higher and farther than ever before. His mom and dad were so proud! He ran around in excitement, showing off his new jumping skills. + +Tommy kept on jumping and kept on getting better and better. His jumps were amazing, and everybody was so impressed by his competitive whipping jumps. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to cross the river, but it was too wide for her to do. Then she had an idea. She asked the fish for help! + +The fish opened its huge mouth, and the little girl could get inside. Then the fish split the water open with its shoulder so she could walk across the river. + +When the little girl reached the other side, she was so happy! She was safe and dry. She thanked the fish and the fish swam away. + +The little girl was so proud of herself. She never thought she could do something like that! From then on, she knew she was strong and brave. +Once there was a boy. He wanted to go on an adventure. So he put on his shoes and went outside. He saw a big rock. The rock was big and shiny. It was very pretty. + +He wanted to follow the rock. So he followed the rock for a long time. He walked and walked until he got to a safe place. + +The safe place was a forest. The boy was very excited. He wanted to explore the forest. There were tall trees and little flowers. He even saw birds and rabbits! + +The boy had a great time. He saw so many cool things. Following the rock was definitely worth it! +Once there was a gray cat. He saw something strange. A long thin red string was hanging from the sky. He reached out and pulled on the string. + +What came out of the sky was an ink bottle! It was filled with magical ink. The cat wondered what he could do with the ink. He had an idea. + +He first made a big black cat with his ink. Then he made many other animals. He put them all in the garden near his house. + +He pulled out the magic ink again and made a few small gray birds. He released them into the sky, so they could fly away. + +The cat was very happy with his creations. He was sure that everyone was going to love them. And they did! +Annie was excited. She was about to peek at something new. She walked to the door and slowly opened it. Inside was a cart full of things. The cart had some oranges, apples, and something that smelled spicy. + +Annie had never seen anything like this. She wanted to look closer, but there was a big box blocking the way. She tried to push the box aside, but it was too big for her. + +Suddenly, Annie had an idea. She stood on her tip-toes and peaked over the top. Now she could see everything in the cart. There were juicy peaches and spicy peppers, too! + +Annie was so excited that she ran to get her mom. Together, they looked at the cart and chose what to buy. Annie picked out some spicier peppers for herself. She couldn't wait to eat them! +Once upon a time, Jack loved to peek. He'd peek at all sorts of things. Today, he peeked at something special. + +Jack saw a warm message. He was excited! He felt so happy and couldn't help but smile. + +The message said: "Good morning, Jack! Have a wonderful day!" Jack was so surprised. He had never seen a message like this before! + +Jack was so excited, he ran to show his mom and dad the warm message. He was proud of his discovery and they were so happy to know that he had found such a special thing. + +From then on, Jack kept on looking around to see what else he could peek at - and he had so much fun with his special discoveries! +Once upon a time, there was a white fisherman. He had a special boat and he loved fishing in the sea. + +One bright sunny day, he set out with his boat. He sailed away, across the ocean. Then, he put his rod in the water and waited. After a while, he heard a splash in the water! He knew he had caught a fish. + +The fisherman laughed with delight as he pulled the fish out of the water. He was so happy. + +He put the fish in his basket and sailed back to shore. When he got back, he showed his friends the big, white fish. They were so amazed. Everyone laughed and smiled. + +The fisherman was very proud of his catch. He would never forget his special day of white fishing! +Once upon a time there was a big little rabbit who lived in the forest. One day, the rabbit started to worry because the week was almost over. He had been so busy collecting vegetables and apples that he hadn't done anything else. + +He thought he was falling behind and he worried he would miss out on all the fun in the forest. The bunny was so worried he didn't know what to do. He wanted to find something exciting to do with his last day of the week. + +The bunny began to hop around and he finally spotted a big rock. It was the biggest rock he had ever seen! Suddenly, the bunny had a great idea. He could play hide and seek with the rock! + +The bunny was so excited and he hopped over to the rock. He found the perfect spot behind the rock and he hid there until the sun went down. The bunny had a great time playing hide and seek and he forgot all about his worries. + +The bunny was so happy that he didn't worry about the end of the week ever again. Instead, he had found a new game to entertain him. And from then on, he always made sure to find something big, fun and exciting to do each week. +Once upon a time there was a pet. The pet was so small and cute. Every morning, the pet would take a tidy walk around the garden. Then it would rub up against the fence and the grass. + +The pet felt so happy, it started to purr. As it purred, it was rubbing its head against the fence. Then it saw something shiny on the ground. It quickly ran over and started to rub it. + +It was a toy! The pet was so excited, it couldn't stop rubbing it. It was so colourful, and made a fun noise as the pet rubbed it. + +The pet couldn't stop playing with the toy. It played until it was very tired. When it was time for bed, the pet curled up and went to sleep. It slept very soundly, with the toy snuggled in its paws. +Once there was a girl named Sarah. She was an obedient three year old. One day she saw something very exciting. It was a box of golf. She wanted to have some fun. + +So she matched the golf with a club and some golf balls. Sarah started to hit the golf balls around the house. She was having lots of fun. + +It was then time for Sarah to be obedient. She put the golf away, back into the box. She closed the box and cleaned up the room. + +Sarah was very happy and content. She had had lots of fun matching the golf and being obedient. +Once upon a time, there was a coin. It was shiny, new and sparkly. One day, a careless boy saw the coin and wanted it for himself. He ran over and grabbed it, then rubbed it with his fingers. + +The coin felt so soft and smooth against his skin. He could not believe how nice it was. He wanted to keep the coin and carry it with him all the time. + +But, just then, the boy heard someone calling. He quickly put the coin back in the same spot where he found it. Then he ran away, just in time before his dad caught him. + +The boy was happy the coin was safe, and the next time he picked it up he was sure to be much more careful. +It was a hot day and the sun was shining brightly. Tommy was feeling tired, so he went outside to play. He saw a battery on the ground and he was very curious. He picked it up and looked at it closely. He held the battery up to his ear and shook it. Suddenly, he felt something wet on his hand. The battery had started to melt! + +Tommy was very surprised. He ran inside his house to show Mom. She explained that because it was very hot outside, the batteries had melted. She said it could happen to anything if it got too hot. + +Tommy was so tired that he decided he would take a nap. He had learned a lesson about how the heat could melt batteries. And he was happy to know he was safe from melting too! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lisa. Lisa had lots of toys and games, but she liked to play with the oddest things. Every day, Lisa would find something new she wanted to keep and bring it inside her bedroom. Soon, the bedroom was full of all kinds of things--but it was very organized. + +One day, Lisa went on a special adventure. Her dad took her to the big, big junk yard! Lisa had never seen anything like it before. There were things everywhere! She saw some interesting things, but her dad said that it was just junk. Lisa was surprised to hear this and asked what was so special about this kind of stuff. + +Her dad explained that although the objects in the junk yard weren't useful, they still had value. He told Lisa that these things could help people remember things, spark ideas, and create something new. After all, one man's junk is another's treasure! + +Lisa realized that although she liked her toys and games, she should value everything around her. On her way out of the yard, she grabbed a few pieces of junk, hoping to make something special of them. From now on, Lisa knew to always appreciate the value of junk. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little girl named Tessa who loved to think. She thought about what kind of food she wanted to eat. She thought about steak all day. + +Finally, her mom came home with a nice big steak. Tessa jumped with joy and gave her mom a huge hug. Her mom said, "Let's get cooking!" + +So Tessa and her mom cooked the steak together. Tessa watched carefully as her mom seasoned the steak with spices and added a special sauce to it. Then they put it in the oven and waited for it to be cooked. + +When it was ready, Tessa felt so excited! She ate her delicious steak and gave her mom a big hug. She was so happy that her mom had made her steak. She thought to herself, steak is so yummy! +Once upon a time there lived a boy. He was very curious about the world and he wanted to learn as much as he could. One day he ventured into the forest and as he was walking, he saw something shiny out of the corner of his eye. He wandered over to the shiny light and found a pot of gold. He was so excited and quickly ran to tell his mom what he had found. + +His mom smiled and decided to offer him the pot of gold to keep. The boy was so thrilled he couldn't believe his luck! He thanked his mom and took the pot home with him. + +The boy soon discovered that the pot of gold caused him a lot of trouble. Everywhere he went, people tried to take it away from him. The boy was so worried he almost wanted to give it up, but he couldn't bring himself to do it. + +One night, he was woken up by a gentle light coming from outside his window. He walked out of his bedroom and found an angel offering him a magical shield to protect the pot of gold. The angel told him with the shield, no one would be able to take the pot away from him ever again. + +The boy thanked the angel and accepted the shield. From then on, no one ever caused him any trouble with the pot of gold, and he kept it safely with him. +Once there was a girl named Lily. Lily was a very polite girl who enjoyed helping her mom with tasks. + +One day, Lily's mom asked Lily to help balance the checkbook. Although she was only three, Lily knew it was an important task. + +She carefully balanced the checkbook with help from her mom. She was very careful and made sure that everything added up. + +When they were done, Lily's mom praised her for being so polite and helpful. She gave Lily a big hug and said she had done a great job. + +Lily was very proud and happy that she had helped her mom balance the checkbook. She knew it was an important job, and she was glad she could do it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to go to the store. Every week, she would take a little bit of money that she had saved up and kneel down by the store's window. Then, she would look at the huge selection of treats inside. + +The store had everything she could ever want - big, chewy candy, tiny, crunchy chips and big, delicious cookies. She was sure that every week the treats inside stayed regular, so she would always be able to buy something new! + +One day, she noticed that the store window was empty. She couldn't believe it! She kneeled down and saw that the store was closed. She was so sad! After a few days, she finally saw the store open again and she quickly kneeled down and peered through the window. + +The store was even bigger and better than before! All her favorite treats were back and she was finally able to buy something new. She grabbed a few of her favorite treats and smiled. She was so happy that the store was back and that she could keep buying treats. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He wanted to visit his friend, but they were too far away. So the boy came up with a plan. He put on a mask and went to visit his friend. The mask felt uncomfortable at first, but the boy was excited to see his friend. + +The boy visited many places on his way and when he finally arrived, his friend was so happy to see him. They had a lot of fun together. They played games, laughed and talked. The boy enjoyed his visit with his friend. + +When it was time to leave, the boy removed his mask and gave it to his friend as a present. His friend thanked him and said goodbye. The boy returned home, knowing his visit was special and the mask was a great reminder of their friendship. +Charlie was so excited. He was running to the trading post to get something special. As he approached he heard something that made him stop. It was a loud ring, ringing out across the land. Charlie was scared because it sounded very dangerous. + +He carefully walked closer to the trading post. He saw that the ringing was coming from inside. He peeped through the window and saw two people trading secret items. The dangerous ring was from the bell on the register. + +Charlie was brave and he decided to go in. When he got inside he saw a big man. He was trading for something he wanted very much. Charlie was happy to see that the trading was happy, even though the bell had been dangerous sounding. The man saw Charlie standing there and he gave him a special treat as a reward for being brave. Charlie was happy to get his special treat, and he skipped and ran home with it. +Once there was a little puppy who did not have a shelter. He looked far and wide but he couldn’t find one. He was very sad and he felt so cold. + +Then one day he got lucky. He saw a humble shelter in a corner of a park. He happily ran to it and curled up inside to get some rest. + +The puppy was very grateful and he wanted to add something special to the shelter. So he collected some twigs and leaves and added them to the shelter. This made the shelter nice and cozy and he could now get warm and sleep peacefully. + +The puppy was very happy with his new shelter and thanked his lucky stars. +Once upon a time there was a jolly tiger. He loved to lie in the sun and take naps. One day the tiger was so comfy he didn't want to get up. So he decided to lie and keep his eyes closed. + +Suddenly he heard a noise and opened his eyes. There was a little girl standing next to him, smiling. The tiger was scared, but the little girl just sat down next to him. Then she started to pat his fur and he realized she wasn't afraid. He was happy and he lay very still. + +The little girl stayed with the tiger all day. They both lay in the sun and watched the clouds. They laughed and tickled each other. The tiger was so happy he was almost purring. + +When the sun went down they had to say goodbye. But they both knew they would meet again soon. Until then the tiger could still feel the little girl's jolly spirit. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Chris and Lucy. Chris always had a big, sparkly purse that he carried. Lucy had a humble, small purse. Every day, Chris would tell Lucy she should get a bigger purse like his. + +One day, after school, Chris told Lucy she was not cool enough because she didn't have a fancy purse. Lucy got very mad and yelled at him. They began to fight. + +Lucy tried to hit Chris but he blocked all of her punches. Then she tried to kick him, but he flipped around and made her fall down. + +Suddenly, Chris stopped. He looked at Lucy and could tell she was very sad. He said he was sorry he teased her. He offered to share his purse with Lucy so that she could still be cool. + +Lucy smiled and accepted his offer. From that day on, they had lots of fun together and never fought again. +Gus was a little boy, and he felt shy around new people. But today he walked into school and he didn't feel shy anymore. He was excited to meet the staff at school. They all smiled at him and made him feel happy. + +Gus looked around the classroom and saw lots of fun things like books and blocks. He was ready to start exploring! He noticed that some of the staff were moving slow around the classroom, helping the little children. Gus watched them carefully and saw how kind they were to each of the children. + +At the end of the day, Gus said goodbye to the staff. They had been so kind to him all day, and he felt very happy. He couldn't wait to come back the next day and learn more with the slow, but friendly staff. +Once upon a time there was a gifted girl who lived in a small house. She loved playing with her toys on the floor. + +The girl knew that having fun was important, but she also knew it was more important to value the things around her. + +One day the girl saw a beautiful butterfly fluttering around her house. She started running around and tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +The girl was sad that she couldn't catch the butterfly, so she decided instead to value the things she was able to catch, like the sun and the wind. + +The girl liked to lie down on the floor and watch the clouds in the sky. She knew that everything around her was gifted and that it was important to value all the wonderful things the world had to offer. + +And the girl lived happily ever after, valuing all the things around her. +Once there was a little boy called Jack. He was three years old and he liked playing with his toy cars. One day Jack spotted something on the floor - a cable! He was very excited, so he picked it up and started playing with it. + +Suddenly, there was a loud yell from Jack's mum. She said, "No Jack, that's not a toy - it's a cable!" Jack didn't understand, so he kept playing with the cable. But his mum was getting cross. She came over to Jack and shouted loudly, "I said, put the cable down!" + +Jack was so scared that he dropped the cable and started to cry. He felt really sad that his mum was so angry. Jack hugged his mum and said sorry. His mum smiled and said, "It's okay Jack, just remember that cables aren't toys." Jack nodded, gave his mum a big hug and said he would never forget. +Once upon a time there was a hairy monster. He had long claws that were very sharp. Everywhere he went, he dragged his luggage behind him. He was always looking for something special. + +One day the monster found a cave. Inside it was very dark and scary. He shone his light, and suddenly he saw something shiny. Sticking out of the rock was a golden sword. It was so sharp, it glittered in the light. + +The monster was so excited. He took his sword and dragged his luggage away. He went all the way home with his new treasure. + +The monster kept his sharp sword close to him all the time. He used it to defend himself against danger. And so the monster lived happily ever after with his sharp sword and his heavy luggage. +Mum and Dad had some good news they wanted to tell the family. It was summertime, and they said they were going on a special trip! They all hopped in the white bus and started driving. + +The bus was bouncing along like a big bumpy toy car, and it even sprayed water ahead of it, like a water gun! They passed through farms, with big white cows and bright yellow fields. + +They darted and weaved around other buses, and soon, they stopped outside a huge, white house. It was beautiful! The family went exploring, and found a big garden and a treasure hunt adventure. + +After finding all the hidden treasure, the family hopped back into the white bus for their special trip home. As the bus drove off, it sprayed water one last time. They laughed and smiled and waved goodbye to the white house. What a fun and exciting day! +Once upon a time, there was a poor man who lived in a small house. The man had very little money and he felt so sad. One day, he looked around and he saw a lot of dust on the floor. When he looked closer, he saw something sparkly in the dust. He carefully picked it up and saw that it was a shiny gold coin. The man was so excited and he immediately knew that this little coin was very valuable. He rushed to the market and traded the coin for food and things he needed. From that day on, the man was happy knowing that his little golden coin had a special value. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy old bear. He was always walking around and never said much. +One day, he was walking around in the forest when he smelled something sweet. He followed his nose and it led him to a big tree with lots of jelly hanging from the branches. +The old bear was so excited that he couldn't help but reach out and grab a jar of jelly. He was so happy that he laughed and danced all the way home. +At home, he sat down to enjoy his jelly. He ate it all up and felt so much better. The old grumpy bear smiled and went back to his old happy self. +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a farm. On the farm there lived a cow and a pig. They both felt that they did not belong there. One day, as the cow and the pig were walking across the farm, they heard a strange noise. The pig felt a bit dizzy and he told the cow that he wanted to find out what the noise was. + +The pig and the cow followed the noise until they came to a big tree. When they looked up, they could see an owl in the tree. The owl was shaking the tree branches, making the strange noise. The owl told the pig and the cow that he was looking for a new home. + +The cow and the pig were both very happy. They welcomed the owl to the farm and showed him around. The owl was so happy to have found a home that he started to sing. Everyone on the farm was so happy to have the owl there, and from then on, the owl belonged on the farm. +Sam and Lucy were playing outside together. They decided to show Mom and Dad something they made. It was a picture of a sun with a happy face. Mom and Dad said it was so good because it was made of waste. Together, Sam and Lucy went around the neighborhood to collect items to make more artwork. + +They picked up empty water bottle and colored balls. With Mom and Dad's help, they made a waste monster. They showed it to their teachers. The teachers were so impressed and said it was really good thing they made something out of waste. + +Sam and Lucy were really happy to have made something so nice. They all hugged and started planning their next project. +One day, a little girl named Mandy went for a walk. She looked around and saw a river in the distance. She had not seen a river before, so she walked closer to it. + +When Mandy got close to the river, she stopped and gazed at it. It was so noisy! The water was splashing and the birds were singing. She felt like she was part of something special. + +Mandy stayed there for a while, just looking at the river. It was so big and so mysterious. After a while, she got bored of gazing at it and ran off to do something else. + +But whenever Mandy passed by the river, she would always stop and gaze at it again. She liked it so much! +Once upon a time, there was a worried sailor. He wanted to go on an adventure, so he grabbed his boat and sailed away. He sailed far over the sea and eventually he arrived in a beautiful place. He was so excited and he jumped in the water to explore. But suddenly, he heard a loud snap! His boat had a hole in it and it was sinking fast. He was so worried - how could he get home now? But then he looked up and saw a huge seagull flying above him. It was carrying a rope in its beak and it dropped the rope down to the sailor. He grabbed the rope and soon he was flying back over the sea with the seagull. They flew all the way home and the sailor was safe again. The sailor thanked the seagull before going back to shore. He was so happy he had been saved! +One day, a powerful monster was walking across a field. The monster was so big and scary that it made the ground shake and plants wilt as it passed by. Suddenly, the powerful monster stopped and waved its claw. All of the birds and animals in the field started to move in the same direction, forming a pattern in the grass. + +In the center of the field, the powerful monster put its claw into the ground and created a sign. When the sign was finished, the monster stepped back and the birds and animals quickly spread out in all directions. + +The animals and birds talked excitedly about their adventure and the people of the village soon came to see what the powerful monster had done. They saw the sign that the monster had created, but they couldn't understand what it meant. One brave girl stepped forward and touched the sign with her finger. It glowed brightly blue and suddenly — the girl could understand! It said: "Follow me!" + +The brave girl told the people of the village what the sign said, so they all began to follow it. The powerful monster led them to a secret garden of beauty and wonder which the people had never seen before. + +The villagers thanked the powerful monster for leading them on such an amazing adventure, and from that day forward, they always remembered the sign it had left in the field. +Once upon a time there was a smooth pony. He loved to run and play with the other ponies in the field. + +One day, while running and playing in the field, he heard a loud sound. He looked up to see something shooting out of the sky. It was falling right towards the pony! + +The pony was scared, but he was brave and he galloped away as fast as he could. He ran until he was far away from the thing that was shooting through the sky. + +When he finally stopped, the pony realised he was safe. He was happy, and the smooth pony cantered around the field, enjoying the sunshine and playing with the other ponies. +Mum and Dad took their three year old daughter out for a walk in the park. She was very excited, and as they walked they talked and laughed. + +Suddenly, they saw a beautiful cherry tree. The little girl couldn't believe how pretty it was. She was so excited that she started to run towards it. + +Dad picked some of the cherries and Mum said "let's have a joke." Then, she started to tell a funny story. The little girl laughed and laughed. + +When they had finished their joke and their cherries, Mum and Dad held hands and led the little girl away. She had had a lovely time, full of beautiful sights and lots of joy. +Once there was a tall girl who was very curious. Every day she studied the world around her. One day she found a piece of velvet by the river. She touched it and thought it felt so nice and soft. She wanted to keep it for herself. + +The girl went home and put the velvet in her pocket. Then she went back outside to study the world some more. Whenever she felt lonely, she would take out the velvet and stroke it. It made her feel happy and calm. + +The girl studied the velvet for weeks and one day she noticed something strange. On the velvet were tiny silver stars. She couldn't tell where they had come from. + +The girl was very excited and wanted to find out more. She went to the library to study and after hours of research, she found out that the stars represented the night sky! + +The girl was so happy and she finished her research with a smile. She knew that the velvet was truly a special item and she kept it forever. +Once there was a adorable little girl, and she loved searching for insects. Every day she would go outside to look for bugs, to see what she could find. One time she saw a pretty yellow butterfly fluttering by, and she followed it around the garden. Soon, she spotted an ant walking towards a blade of grass and she got really close to watch it. Then she saw a spider weaving its web! She was so excited that she called her mom to come look. Her mom was amazed at the insect's ability to build a web. It was the most incredible thing she had ever seen! From that day on, the little girl enjoyed searching for insects more than ever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and she loved to explore. One day, she went for a walk in a field. As she walked, she saw a huge trail. She was very excited and decided to follow it. + +As she followed the trail, she started to realize that it was leading her somewhere. All of a sudden, she saw a big tree with a huge snake wrapped around it. She was scared at first but soon she realized that the snake was friendly. + +The friendly snake talked to her and asked if she wanted to become friends. The little girl said yes and the snake showed her his secret hiding spot. It was full of treasures! The little girl was amazed. + +The friendly snake told her to keep the secret and to come back to visit him whenever she wanted. The little girl thanked him and said goodbye. She followed the trail back and told her parents all about the huge snake and the special treasure hiding spot. They were so happy she went on an adventure and realized there was a new friend in the field! +Once upon a time there was an otter who lived by the river. He swam and played all day. He was so happy. + +One day he found something special: a perfect, round nut. He couldn't wait to eat it. He held it tightly with his paws and chomped down with his sharp teeth. The nut was crunchy and delicious! + +The otter really enjoyed his snack and chewed happily until the nut was gone. He felt so full and content. + +He dove back into the river and went about his day. Life was perfect for the little otter. +One day, a boy called Jack went on a trip with his mom. He was very excited! He was going to the park. + +Jack wanted to climb the tall tree at the park, so his mom said yes. He started climbing very carefully. He felt calm and excited at the same time. + +When Jack reached the top, he looked around and saw the view. It was beautiful! Everything looked so small from up there. + +Jack felt proud that he had climbed the big tree. He waved to his mom, who was looking up and smiling. After that, they went on another trip - to the ice cream shop! +John was watching jazz. It was the most organized music he had ever heard. He clapped his hands to the beat and swayed his body. He was having so much fun! + +John looked around at all the people listening. They were smiling and enjoying the performance. A few people were even dancing. + +John wanted to join them, so he watched carefully and tried to copy their moves. Before he knew it, he was dancing like everyone else. He was feeling so happy. + +It was the best day ever! John had watched jazz and made new moves. He was so proud of himself. He couldn't wait to show his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a good player. He liked to twist and turn while he was playing. He could twist his body in all sorts of ways to make amazing shapes. + +Every day the player would try to make new twists with his body. It made him laugh and smile. All the other players in the playground were impressed by his twisting skills. They would try to copy him and twist their bodies just like him. + +The player was very proud of himself. He could twist his body like no one else. He was the best twister ever! + +The player kept on twisting and turning until it was time to go home. He waved goodbye to all his friends and promised to come back tomorrow to show them more twists. + +It was a very good day of playing and twisting. +Once upon a time there was a family. They had a brand new home and wanted to make it their own. To do this, they decided to get some new furniture. + +The family went shopping and found the perfect furniture for their home. Everyone was very excited. They carried the furniture into their home and began to unpack. + +Once the furniture was unpacked, the family realized how nice it looked in the house. They quickly arranged it and made it look cozy. Everyone was happy and felt very grateful. + +The family enjoyed spending time with each other in their new home and thanked their furniture for making it look so nice. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an adventurous little girl. She loved exploring and trying new things. One day, she went on a special adventure. + +The little girl packed her things and went to the beach. When she arrived, she found an old coin laying in the sand. She picked it up and inspected it. It was shiny and had an interesting design. She loved it! + +The little girl decided to keep the coin as a special souvenir. She attached it to a piece of string and hung it around her neck. Now she could take her special coin with her wherever she went. + +She felt so proud and happy. She had found the most wonderful treasure. It was such an adventurous day. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was small and the other was big. They both had different opinions. The small friend liked to play in the garden and go for walks, while the big friend liked to stay inside and watch TV. + +One day, the small friend had a great idea. He wanted to lie down on a small hill in the garden and look up at the sky. The big friend wasn't so sure. He said it was a silly idea, but the small friend insisted. So, they both lay down on the hill and looked up at the sky. + +They talked and laughed and before they knew it, it got dark outside. The big friend said it was time to go home, but the small friend just wanted to continue lying there in the garden and look at the stars. He said it was the perfect place to rest. + +But the big friend replied, "I think it's time to go home", and the small friend started to cry. The big friend then realised that it wasn't his opinion to decide, and he apologised. + +The small friend stopped crying and said, "It's ok, let's stay a little bit longer and look at the stars." And so, the two friends stayed there until late in the night, developing a memory that would last forever. +One day, there was a little boy with his sailboat. He was so excited to sail in the ocean, so he put on his safety vest and hopped in. He grabbed the ropes and pulled with all his muscle to make the sail full of air. Slowly but surely, the boy and his sailboat started going faster and faster. + +The ocean got bigger and the waves got higher. The boy was scared but he kept going. Suddenly, he heard a big splash! It was a giant whale! The boy was so scared that he sat still and held tight to the edge of the sailboat. + +The whale swam around him and looked at the boy. He wasn't scared anymore, it felt like the whale was his friend. Soon, the whale left and the boy sailed away by himself. The wind was blowing and he sailed faster and faster as he went. He had such a great time and couldn't wait to tell his friends all about his adventure! +One night, a little girl was very sad. She stood in front of the fireplace and pointed her finger at the flames. She wished for the sadness to go away. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice from the fireplace. It was a wise old man who said, "I can help you with your sadness." + +The little girl was very surprised and happy. The wise old man said, "If you take my hand, I will help you find happiness and peace." + +The little girl took the man's hand and soon she felt much better. The old man had given her a special gift and the sadness was gone from her heart. + +The little girl thanked the old man and they both smiled. The little girl knew that she had a special friend in the wise old man and the fireplace. +Once upon a time there was a university. Every day lots of people went there to learn. Students came from all over the world to attend the university, with some wearing black uniforms. + +One day something exciting happened. One of the students had a special secret and she wanted to share it with everyone. She spread the news around the university, telling people about her secret. + +Everyone was so excited! They spread the news around the world and soon everyone knew about the secret. Even the birds and animals seemed to have heard the news, they spread it too. + +In the end, the secret got so big that everyone on the planet knew the secret. It was a wonderful thing because the secret made everyone very happy! +Once was a time when Big Joe was very strong. He loved to do big jobs that nobody else could do. One day Big Joe saw a prize in a box. He opened the box and saw it had a shiny new toy inside. Big Joe was so excited he ran home to show his parents. But when he opened the door the toy was covered in mud. Big Joe was sad but his parents said not to worry. They grabbed a cloth and wiped the mud away until the toy was shiny again. When the toy was clean, Big Joe's parents said it was his prize. Big Joe was so happy he ran around showing it to all his friends. He was so proud of his strong prize. +Mommy and daddy were so excited. They wanted to build something special. They got some blocks out from the toy box and put them on the floor. Mommy and Daddy worked together to create something colorful and fun. + +Mommy put the red and yellow blocks together to make a square, then she added some blue and green blocks to make a triangle. Daddy built a wall with all the blocks that were left. + +They were so excited. It was so funny! Mommy and Daddy laughed as they built the colorful creation together. It was a tall castle with walls that were high. + +After they had finished, they played with the castle they had built. They made a King and Queen and put the King up on the wall. They had so much fun playing with their colorful creation! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and loved to dress up in funny costumes. She had a special dress that looked like a princess, and she loved wearing it. + +One day, Jane wanted to wear her special dress, but it wouldn’t fit her anymore. She felt very sad and sighed. She didn’t know what to do. + +So Jane asked her mom if she could have a new costume. Her mom said yes, and the next day, Jane had a new costume. She was so happy and had lots of fun playing in her new costume. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She was very cheerful and loved to go outside and play. One day, Emma was playing in the soil and found a pretty flower. She bent down, picked it up and then kissed it gently. As she kissed the beautiful flower, a breeze ruffled her hair. She felt so incredibly happy and looked around. Everything was so peaceful and cheerful. + +Just then, Emma saw a frog hopping around in the soil. She excitedly hopped over to the frog and knelt down beside him. She gently held out her hand and the frog hopped closer. When he reached her hand, Emma leaned up to him and kissed the top of his head. + +The frog was surprised but then he too seemed cheerful. They stayed like that for a few moments and then slowly, Emma and the frog went their separate ways. From that day on, Emma took special care of the flowers and animals, always showing them much love. +Mark was a generous little boy. He loved to get costumes for dress-up day at the preschool he attended. Today, he got a new costume. It was an extra special costume that was just his size. It fit him perfectly! + +He went to show his teacher and all his friends. Everyone was so excited to see him in his new costume. He proudly practiced all his new moves and looked so proud. + +Later in the day, his friends took turns wearing the costume. Everyone was so excited to wear it. They even asked Mark if he could help them fit it properly. Of course, Mark was happy to help. He was always so generous with his costume. + +Everyone had a great time playing with the costume. It was so much fun. Finally, it was time to go home. Mark thanked his teacher and said goodbye to all his friends. He was so happy he got such a generous costume and he looked forward to putting it on again soon. +Jimmy was playing with his favorite toy car in the corner of the room. Suddenly he heard a noise and looked up. He saw his mom with a big box in her hands. She looked guilty and sighed. + +Jimmy followed his mom to the kitchen. He saw her put the box on the counter and start taking out cookies. Then she looked at Jimmy and put a cookie in his hand. She said, “These cookies are for you, but don’t tell your Dad I gave it to youâ€. + +Jimmy was excited to eat the cookie. He said thank you and hugged his mom. But he could still see the guilty look on her face. + +Jimmy knew something was wrong, so he asked his mom why she was so guilty. She smiled and said, “I bought the cookie box without telling your Dad. That’s why I look guiltyâ€. + +Jimmy smiled and hugged his mom again. He said it was ok and they laughed together. From that day on he kept the secret to himself. +One day there was a cat. The cat was very charming. Everywhere she went people said how beautiful she was. She was so happy. + +The cat went to the store to buy something special. As she was looking around she saw something shiny! It was a printer. She thought it looked so cool. + +So the cat bought the printer and took it home. She was so excited to try it out. She put in some paper and started printing. She was so proud with what she made! + +The cat made pictures for all her friends. They all said how charming the pictures were. The cat was so happy that she had bought a printer. It made her days so much more fun! +Once upon a time there was an angry penny. She wanted a friend, but no one would play with her. One day, she finally met someone who wanted to be her friend too. + +The new friend was a brave soldier. He asked the penny to come with him on an adventure. To prove her bravery, the penny had to surrender all her worries. She was scared, but she decided to trust the soldier. + +The soldier and the penny flew far away, to a distant land. They went on a long journey, filled with new and exciting things. When the journey was over, the penny was so happy. Her brave soldier had taken her on an amazing adventure. He made her no longer feel angry. + +At the end of the day, the penny learned an important lesson; trusting someone is one of the bravest things you can do! +Once upon a time there was a high square. One day, a big monster wanted to test it. He bounced on the square and it got very high! Soon it was so high that it touched the sky. + +The monster looked all around. He saw birds flying and the sun shining. Then the monster started to laugh. It was so much fun being so high! + +But then he had a thought. He wanted to test if the square was strong. So he jumped and jumped on the square. + +He was so happy when it stayed high and strong. The monster cheered and jumped for joy! + +And that's how the monster tested the high square. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a family who loved to make things. One day, the father made a plan to create a raft. He wanted it to be the biggest, the strongest, and the best. Everyone worked together with their dad to make the raft. + +When the raft was done, the whole family was excited. They got inside the raft and set sail. Because the raft was so strong, the family could go anywhere they wanted. They raced against each other in the raft to make it more competitive. + +The family had a lot of fun. They went sailing every day and they laughed and smiled. They loved their raft and all the adventures it allowed them to have. Wherever they went, the family made sure to be kind and helpful to others. + +The end. +Jenny was a curious little girl. She was playing outside in the park one day when she noticed an apple tree with juicy apples. She wanted to pick the apples, but she knew she couldn't reach. + +So Jenny decided to climb the tree. She carefully grabbed onto each branch and pulled herself up. Eventually, she got to the top where all of the apples were. She was so excited! + +When Jenny grabbed a big, red apple, she noticed something strange. It wasn't an apple, it was a big, purple grape. She had never seen a grape before, so she decided to pick it because it looked so yummy. + +But Jenny was being careless and wasn't careful enough. As she picked the juicy grape, she accidentally slipped off the branch and fell to the ground. She wasn't hurt, but she was sad because now she had to start over and climb the tree again. + +Luckily, Jenny was brave and determined. She was determined to get her grape, so she started to climb the tree again. This time, she was much more careful. She grabbed onto the branches tightly and managed to get back up to the top of the tree. She was so proud of herself for getting back up! + +Jenny was so excited when she grabbed her grape. She ate it and it was delicious. She had learned a valuable lesson that day. She now knew that it was important to stay focused and be careful when +Once there was a little girl who liked to go outside and play. She had a special sweater that she liked to wear, it was bright and colourful. When the little girl went outside, she could feel the sun on her face. + +One day, the little girl noticed a fake butterfly flying around near her. She wanted to catch it, so she ran through the grass and tried to catch it. But the butterfly was too quick and it flew away, out of sight. + +The little girl became very sad. She thought that if she put on her special sweater, it would make her feel better. So, she put on her special sweater and it made her feel a bit better. + +When the little girl was about to go back inside, she heard a noise. It was coming from a big tree nearby! She peered inside the tree and she saw a beautiful butterfly! It was real, not fake like the one she had tried to chase. + +The little girl tried to catch the butterfly but it flew away. She was so close! The little girl closed the tree with a big shut and ran back inside to tell her family. She was so happy and wanted to show them her special sweater. +Once, there was a girl named Jenny. She was very honest and kind. One day, she went out to play. She saw something that made her kick. It was a mark on the wall! Jenny was surprised. She had never seen this mark before! + +She asked her mom about the mark. Her mom said it was made by a friend who was being honest. They had promised to meet at that spot. Jenny was so happy that her friend had kept their promise! + +Jenny wanted to show her friend how happy she was that they were honest. So she ran around the room and kicked her feet in the air. She was having so much fun! + +At last, Jenny stopped and smiled. She was glad her friend was honest. Now they had a special mark to remember they were friends! +Once upon a time there was a small trail in the woods. The trail twisted and turned and went on for miles. One day, a small girl went on an adventure to explore the trail. She saw many small plants and trees along the way. + +Soon, she heard a noise in the distance. As she got closer to the noise, she realized it was a small store. She had never seen a store before and was very excited. She cautiously walked up to the store and peeked inside. The store was filled with many bright and colorful things. + +The girl looked around the store and then noticed a big red button. She just knew she had to press it! When she pressed the button, a bell rang and a man popped out from the back. He welcomed her to the store and showed her how to choose and buy the things she wanted. + +The girl was so happy to have found this store. After she bought what she wanted, she thanked the man and ran back onto the trail. From then on, she often visited the store whenever she wanted something. It was always so cozy and warm in there. +Once upon a time, there was a modern kitten. The kitten had a lot of things to explore. One day, the kitten went on a mission to find something new. + +The kitten ignored all of the birds flying in the sky. She kept walking and looking around until she discovered a new patch of grass. She wanted to play in the grass and have lots of fun. + +But when the kitten tried to go closer, she was ignored by a big dog that was guarding the grass. The dog did not want the kitten to come closer. + +The kitten was sad, so she decided to ignore the big dog and find something else to explore. She kept walking and soon, she came across a lake. There were fish swimming around, and the kitten watched them for a long time and finally, she was happy again. + +The kitten ignored the big dog, and was able to find something new and exciting to explore. +Once there was a fair boy called Mark. He loved to hang out with his friends. Every day after school, he and his friends hung in the park to play and have fun. One day Mark was feeling a bit daring and decided to hang from a tree branch. He reached up and hung on tight! Just then his friends saw a cane on the ground. They thought it would be fair to give it to Mark so he wouldn't fall. Mark grabbed the cane and used it to help him hang from the tree branch. His friends were amazed by his bravery and cheered him on. After a few moments, Mark let go and everyone clapped. From then on, every time Mark wanted to show off his bravery he would hang from the tree branch with his cane. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who loved to swing together. They were called Pat and Bob. Every day, Pat and Bob would go to the river and swing from a big tree. + +Today was no different. Pat and Bob went to the river and looked for a nice tree to swing from. When they found one, they held hands and began swinging on the branch. They laughed and cheered as they went higher and higher! + +They kept swinging until they noticed something strange. The river was not behaving in its normal way. It had become bigger and it was making a rumbling noise. Pat and Bob were scared, so they decided to stop swinging. + +They quickly ran away and when they looked back, they saw that the river had become much bigger and stronger! The river had flooded the area, but luckily Pat and Bob were safe. Now they knew to be careful when they went to the river to swing! +Once, there was a little rabbit who was very jealous. He wanted to have the things that other animals had, and he was angry because he couldn't get them. + +One day, the rabbit found some rails in the forest. He thought these rails would be fun to play with and make things out of. So he started to build something with them. + +But then another animal came around. This animal was bigger and stronger than the rabbit and she wanted to take the rails away from him. She tried to pull them away, and to destroy the thing he had built. + +The little rabbit was very sad. He didn't want his special thing to be destroyed. But he was too small and weak to fight against the big animal. So in the end, she was able to take his rails away and destroy his work. + +The little rabbit was very sad, but he was also grateful that he didn't get hurt in the fight. Remembering this, the rabbit decided to not be so jealous of things that the other animals had. +Once there was a man who called himself Jack. He was clumsy and always dropping things. + +One day Jack decided to make a drum. He found some wood and some string and he worked all day until he had made it. + +Jack picked up the drum and gave it a good hard bash. He was so excited to hear the noise it made. He kept banging away and soon everyone in the town could hear him. + +The people all came out to see who was making so much noise. When they saw it was Jack they all cheered! He kept on playing and they all danced around him. + +Everyone was so happy that Jack had made that drum. From that day forward, the people never ran out of fun things to do. Even Jack's clumsiness couldn't spoil the fun! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She really wanted to get a star. So she went on a trip. + +First she went outside. It was windy. Next she went to the woods. It was dark in there. + +Then she saw a smelly old cave. She thought it might be where the star was. So she got brave and went inside. + +It was also dark in the cave. It smelt very bad. But then she saw a sparkle in the corner. + +She ran to it and there it was: a big, beautiful star. She was so excited to get the star! +One day, a lonely little boy was walking in the woods. Suddenly, he saw something wet on the ground and bent down to take a closer look. It was a puddle of water that seemed to sparkle and dance in the sunlight. He was so excited and carefully stepped into the puddle. He felt the water on his feet and laughed wildly. He was having so much fun! + +Suddenly, he looked up and saw a cloud in the sky pass by. But, when it had vanished, he could no longer find the puddle he was standing in. It had vanished, too! He looked around in disbelief, but the puddle was nowhere to be found. He felt very lonely suddenly and ran back home. +One day, a driver took a little girl and her mommy on a special drive. The driver was very quiet, only whispering to the girl and her mommy. They arrived at a special place full of adorable animals. The girl was so excited! + +She looked around and saw all kinds of animals - horses, sheep, ducks, and more. She walked over to a friendly horse and started to whisper softly to him. The horse nuzzled her hand and she laughed with delight. + +The driver smiled, watching the adorable little girl as she petted the animals. It was such a special moment, one that they would all remember forever. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was a very special girl. Every day she went to the park. She always brought a clear napkin with her. + +At the park she was surrounded by many other children. She wanted to choose which one she would play with. + +She saw one little boy. He was so friendly and smiled a lot. She liked the way he laughed. She chose him to play with. They had a lot of fun together. + +After a while the little girl got tired. She took out the napkin and spread it on the grass. She laid down and took a nap. The little boy stayed with her and watched. + +The nap was very refreshing to the girl. When she woke up she smiled and thanked the little boy. He gave her a hug and said goodbye. She hugged him back and waved as he ran off. + +The girl was happy. She had made a good choice by choosing the little boy to play with. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They wanted to go on an adventure and decided to travel across the country. They had lots of fun and saw many things. + +When they got hungry, they stopped and got some delicious ice-cream. They ate it and it was so yummy. They kept on travelling and saw so many wonderful things. + +Finally, they got back to their house. They were so glad to be home and told each other all about the fun adventure they went on. They knew they would have to travel again soon and the thought made them both very happy! +Monty was very excited today because it was his birthday. His mom and dad bought him a big cake and all of his friends were coming to his house to celebrate. + +The sun was shining brightly and there were blue balloons all around the house. Monty was so happy that he could hardly stand it. + +Monty and his friends ran outside to play in the garden. There was a big bush that had lots of steam coming out of it. Monty and his friends thought it was so fun and they started to giggle. + +After playing in the garden, Monty's friends went inside the house. It was a bit gloomy, but that didn't stop the group from having fun. Monty's dad had made some snacks and they all sang 'happy birthday' to Monty. After that, they played some games and even danced together. + +By the end of the night, Monty was exhausted. But he was also very happy. His day had been perfect and he had celebrated his birthday in the best way possible. +Once upon a time there was a princess. The princess loved to imagine. She would imagine that she had a crown on her head that made her feel special and brave. + +One day, she really got a crown! The crown was sparkly and golden. She wore it everywhere she went and showed it off to everyone. + +Then one day a dragon came! The dragon was big and scary. But the princess was brave and used the power of her crown to defeat the dragon. + +The princess was grateful for her special crown and for the bravery it gave her. She took a deep breath and thanked the king for her crown. From then on, everyone in the kingdom was happy and safe. + +The End. +Julia loved to swim in the ocean. Every day, she would put on her swimming suit and run out to the beach. She loved feeling the sand on her feet and the water splashing on her legs. + +Today, when she was swimming, she spotted something under the water that glittered. She reached down and plucked it out of the water. It was a beautiful gem! + +Julia was so excited that she ran to show her mom. Her mom was very happy for Julia and said she had found a special Gem. The only thing that made her sad was that she had found it in the water. + +But Julia wasn't worried. She had been swimming with her mom, who was a very strong swimmer. She knew that her mom would always keep her safe. Julia wished that every day could be like this and every time she swam, she would look for more gems. +Once upon a time there lived a loyal flame. His job was to welcome everyone who came to visit his home. People from near and far would come to marvel at his beauty. Every single day he shone his light, saying hello as they walked by. The flame was blessed with a special gift. He could sense the joy of every visitor. + +One day, a family of three arrived at the flame's home. The youngest member was a 3-year-old girl. She saw the loyal flame and stopped in her tracks. Never had she beheld a sight so wonderful. The flame looked right at her and welcomed her with a smile. She smiled back and waved. + +The little girl and the flame were now friends. The flame was always there to greet her any time she came back to visit. It was as if the flame just knew whatever made her sad and would try to cheer her up with its warm, welcoming glow. + +The girl loved the flame and knew its loyalty was something special. She promised to always visit him and keep their friendship burning bright. +Once upon a time there was a navy full of cute ships. The ships were all different colours and sizes. They bobbed around on the water and played together. One day the ships wanted to go on a part. So, they said goodbye to all their navy friends and sailed away to a new place. + +The ships sailed past blue and green water, sunny skies and tall palm trees. They sailed towards a faraway island, full of surprises. Eventually they arrived and were amazed by the sights. They explored caves, swam in the sea and climbed tall trees. + +The ships had so much fun that when it was time to part, they didn't want to leave. After lots of hugs they said goodbye and set sail back to their navy. + +Soon the ships were back and happy to see their navy friends again. They proudly shared stories of their part and laughed together in the bright sunshine. The navy was full of adventure, happiness and friendship. It was truly a very cute place. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She was three years old and she loved to explore the world around her. One day, when Sarah was out walking, she heard a loud noise in the sky. She looked up and wondered what it was. Suddenly, the sky went dark and it started raining hard. Sarah felt scared. + +The noise got louder and louder. Sarah had never seen anything like it before. Then she realized it was a hurricane. The wind was blowing so hard that Sarah was having trouble standing. She was so scared she started to cry. + +All of a sudden, the hurricane stopped and the sun came out again. Sarah stopped crying and looked around. She was so amazed at how much the world had changed. Trees were down and the ground was wet. Sarah wondered how a hurricane could be so strong and powerful. + +The day ended and Sarah went home feeling happy and relieved. From that day on she always remembered to appreciate the nature around her. +Once upon a time there was a tiny mouse. The mouse was so small that it couldn't even weigh a shirt! It was so little that it could fit right in the palm of your hand. + +One day, the tiny mouse was walking in the forest. It was looking for some food when it spotted a dead bug on the ground. The mouse was so excited! It weighed it with its tiny paws and was happy to find out it was light enough to carry. + +The mouse quickly grabbed the dead bug and ran back to its hole with it. It was so happy - now it had food! It started to eat the bug when it noticed that the bug had a tiny shirt on it. + +The mouse was so excited! It had never seen such a small shirt before. It carefully weighed it with its paws, and it was happy to find out that the shirt was light enough for the mouse to carry. + +The mouse grabbed the tiny shirt and ran back to its hole. It was so happy to have something special to wear. From then on, the tiny mouse never went anywhere without its special shirt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very special. She liked playing games with her friends and loved drawing and writing. + +Today, she grabbed her special and unique pencil and sat down to draw. She was having so much fun drawing that she didn't even notice it was almost time for her nap. + +Her mommy came to her and told her it was time to take a nap. The little girl didn't want to at first, but eventually she yawned and said, "I guess I am tired." + +So the mommy tucked her daughter in bed and gave her a kiss goodnight. The little girl fell asleep with her unique pencil still in her hand, snug and cozy. + +The next day, she woke up feeling refreshed and ready to draw with her special pencil again. +Once upon a time, there was a very clever nurse. Her name was Lucy and she always knew what to do. + +One day, Lucy and her little friend Lucy decided to go to the park. They both saw the swings and they knew they wanted to try them. Lucy showed her little friend how to swing. She pushed her friend on her swing and watched her go higher and higher. + +After swing for a while, the little friend wanted to swing with Lucy too. Lucy held on tight and the two of them swung together. They were both laughing so much. + +Finally, it was time to go. Lucy said goodbye to her little friend and told her that she would come back and swing with her again soon. + +What a fun day it had been! Lucy had had such a good time. She was the best nurse and the cleverest friend! +Once upon a time, there was a noisy cage. Inside the noisy cage was a little bird. The bird didn't like being in the cage. He wanted to be free and fly away. + +Every day the bird would make a lot of noise and try to escape. He didn't behave very well. His owners were very unhappy with his behaviour. + +But one day, the owners opened the cage and set the bird free. They said to the bird: "Behave yourself now and don't fly away". The bird was so happy to be out of the cage that he promised to behave. And so, the bird lived happily ever after, flying away but always coming back home. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who wanted scissors. She asked her mom to go to the store and buy her some. So, they went together and she saw many kinds of scissors. She saw shiny ones, big ones, small ones and even popular ones. She was very excited to choose the perfect ones and finally she chose a pair of popular scissors. + +She loved her new scissors! She played with them every day and showed them off to her friends. She always wanted to use them to cut anything she wanted. Her mom was very proud of her and what a great friend she had become. + +The girl used her scissors to cut paper, and all kinds of shapes. She particularly enjoyed making pictures with her scissors and glue. Soon, she became very popular for her amazing crafts. All the other kids wanted a pair of scissors just like hers. + +The girl was happy to have her scissors, but she also wanted to share her creativity with others. + +So, she decided to give scissors as gifts to all of her friends. Now every kid had their own pair of popular scissors. +Once upon a time there was a fine factory. It was made from lots of different things like metal and wood. It worked hard every day, but never bloomed. Suddenly one day, the factory began to bloom! It turned from grey to bright and colourful. Thousands of flowers began to grow on the sides of the factory. Everybody was so happy. They spent all day playing in the beautiful garden. The factory had bloomed! It was so fine. Everyone laughed and played until the sun went down. The factory had bloomed with joy! +Once upon a time, there was a shy spark. All day long, the spark stayed in its own little corner, never moving around much. All of the other sparks thought the shy spark was too quiet and no fun. + +One day, the shy spark decided to make a change. It stayed for a bit with the other sparks, and talked about the things it loved. Soon, the shy spark found some friends who accepted it, even though it was different. + +All of the sparks were very happy to have the shy spark with them. They laughed, they talked, they played games, and they enjoyed their time together. The shy spark was happy, too. It wasn't so shy anymore! + +From then on, the spark stayed with its new friends. They shared good times and did lots of fun things! The spark never felt shy again. +The little boy wanted to stand on the chair. He wanted to see the kitchen counter. On the counter was a big pot of soup. + +The boy smelled the soup. He thought it smelled funny. It smelled like it was burning. + +The boy asked his mom, "What soup is this?" + +She said, "It's a special kind of soup. It is called bitter soup." + +The boy was afraid. He thought it sounded bad. + +His mom said, "Just take a little. See if you like it." + +The boy stood on the chair, reached in the pot, and ate a spoonful of soup. He tasted it. It was bitter. He did not like it and made a face. + +Then his mom gave him a big hug and said, "You don't have to eat the soup if you don't want to, but it is ok to try something new." +Once there was a boy named Jack. He was only three years old and loved meeting new people. One day, he was in the living room and he saw an armchair. He wanted to meet the armchair, so he walked over to it. It felt hard, so Jack decided to pat it lightly. It still felt hard, so he jumped into it. Jack was so happy that he had met the armchair. He jumped around in it and smiled from ear to ear. + +Jack was so excited about meeting the armchair that he kept going back to it. Every day he would discover something new about it. He enjoyed feeling the hard surface of the chair and he liked the way it made him feel safe. + +Finally, Jack knew that he would always remember meeting the special armchair. He was so proud that he was brave enough to meet it. He made sure to always say hello to the armchair and give it a friendly pat whenever he came into the living room. It was a happy story about a little boy who met an armchair. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy and a melon. The melon was huge and round, and the little boy wanted to examine it. He touched it and rolled it around. But, when he opened it he was disgusted. The melon wasn't filled with sweet juicy fruit, it was filled with smelly bugs! The little boy was so disgusted he ran away. He never wanted to see that nasty melon again! +Once upon a time there lived three friends who were going on an adventure. They were so excited and the day was perfect. + +Suddenly, the friends found themselves stuck in a modern cave. They started to panic and tried to find a way out. + +The friends soon spotted a door across the room. As they rushed to it, they found it was locked. All they could see was a keyhole. + +Then one of the friends noticed a delicious dessert in the corner. It had a picture of a key on top. They took the dessert and it fit perfectly in the keyhole. + +The door flew open and the three friends ran out of the cave in joy. They were so happy that the dessert had saved them. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly giant. He was very big, and strong too. The giant liked helping people. + +One day, the giant went on a long journey to a nearby village. When he arrived, he saw that everyone was very busy. He offered to help them, saying, “Let me serve you!†+ +The villagers were very grateful and asked the giant to carry their heavy loads. With his huge strength, the giant easily moved the heavy loads from place to place. Everyone cheered when they saw the giant’s helpful work. + +The giant smiled and finished helping the villagers. They thanked him and waved goodbye as he went on his way. From then on, the villagers sent out messages to other villages, telling them of the friendly giant who helped them out. +Once upon a time there was an old man. He wanted very much to win something. So he decided to take a walk. He wanted to watch the sunset. + +The old man walked along until he reached the top of the hill. As he watched the sunset he wished with all his heart to win something. Suddenly he heard a voice coming from the sky. + +“Old man,†it said, “you will win the most beautiful sunset you could ever imagine.†The old man was so happy. He clapped his hands and said thank you. + +The sky glowed more brightly and the colors of the sunset were even more beautiful than he had dreamed. The old man felt like he had won a prize. He thanked the sky for this wonderful sunset. + +The old man watched the sunset until he could no longer see the colors. He decided he would never forget this beautiful sunset and the day he had won it. +Once there was a little boy who was walking through the woods. He was looking for something unknown. Suddenly he stumbled and landed on the ground. He looked up and saw a camera! He picked it up, brushed off the dirt and looked at it. He was very excited to find this camera. + +He studied the camera for a few moments and then decided to press the button. A loud click filled the forest. He smiled. He put the camera in his pocket and kept walking. + +He stumbled again, but this time he felt something different. He picked up the object and realized it was the same camera he had found earlier! He looked around and noticed he was back at the same spot he had started. The little boy smiled. He kept walking and suddenly stumbled again, but he didn't mind. He was having too much fun. +Once there was a little girl named Anna. She was always very careful when playing. One day, she was running around and stepped on a pin. She had never felt this kind of pain before. It hurt so much she started to cry out loud. Anna's mom quickly came to her rescue. She pulled out the pin carefully and hugged Anna tightly. Anna felt grateful for her mom's help. + +The next day, Anna was back to playing, but she was extra careful. She remembered the pain she felt and she didn't want to suffer the same way again. Instead of running around she crawled slowly in order to avoid any pins. This way, she could enjoy her playtime and stay safe. Anna was so happy that she never had to suffer from a pin again. +Once upon a time, there was a bee who wanted to travel. He flew away from his hive, waving goodbye to his friends. + +As he flew through the sky, it sparkled and shone like a fairytale. He was so excited to explore the world! He flew over mountains, through forests, and beside the sea. Everywhere he went, the colours were so bright and beautiful. + +Finally, the bee arrived at his destination - a huge, fair hive. He landed on a flower and took a deep breath. It was a perfect place to explore. The flowers were so colourful and the air smelled so sweet! + +The bee spent the day buzzing around the hive - meeting new bees, eating pollen, and exploring every corner. What a wonderful adventure it had been. + +When night came, the bee said goodbye to his new friends, and set off for home. Even though it had been a long journey, he felt so happy and excited. He had discovered a new and fair hive, and he would return one day. +Once upon a time there was a gifted girl named Molly. Molly loved to sit and look at the calendar. Every day, she would sit and look at the pictures on the calendar. She would study them and feel so happy. + +One day, while Molly was sitting and looking at the calendar, something magical happened. All of the pictures on the calendar came to life! She was so surprised and happy. Suddenly the pictures started talking to her. They taught her some amazing new things and showed her some wonderful places. + +Molly kept talking to the pictures until it was time for bed. When she woke up the next morning, the pictures were not there anymore. But Molly now knew that if she ever felt sad, she could always sit and look at the calendar and remember her wonderful adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow bird who lived in a cozy nest. The bird was very happy, but he wanted a friend to share his nest with him. However, the yellow bird could not find a friend. + +One day, the yellow bird heard a noise and saw a bright, shiny yellow butterfly. The butterfly was ready to fly away, but the yellow bird asked it to stay. The bird and butterfly united and became best friends. + +The yellow bird and yellow butterfly soon made their nest more cozy. They put bright yellow flowers in it and filled it with love. Now, the two were always ready to play together and laugh. + +The yellow bird and butterly were very happy and they never felt lonely again. They were now two yellow friends and had a great life in the cozy nest. + +The end. +Johnny was playing with his toy phone. He picked it up and listened. He heard a loud ring. He looked around. He smiled when he saw that it was the door bell ringing. Johnny ran to open the door. + +When he opened the door, he saw a lady holding a box of chalk. She said hello and asked for his mum. Johnny shouted for his mum and she came quickly. The lady handed the box to Johnny's mum. She thanked her and gave her a warm smile. + +Johnny's mum opened the box and took out some colourful chalk. She gave some to Johnny, and he drew pictures on the ground outside. He made bright circles, stars and squiggles with the chalk. + +Then Johnny heard a harsh voice. It was the neighbour scolding Johnny's mum for letting him draw on the pavement. She said it was not allowed and warned Johnny's mum to stop him. Johnny's mum nodded and apologised. Johnny felt sad because he knew he had done something wrong. He put away the chalk and went inside. +One day, a little girl named Ann had to wash herself. She felt so clean and fresh afterward, it reminded her of how she felt after taking a nap. She loved naps so much; they felt so distant and calming, and they always made her happy. + +Ann ran to the garden to find a nice spot to take her nap. She ran around the garden, feeling the sunshine on her face, and she found the most distant spot, right in the corner. Ann laid down in the soft grass, closed her eyes, and felt so calm and relaxed. + +The nap made Ann feel so content and happy, it was like a magical feeling. She was so thankful to have a chance to rest and refresh, and went back to playing with a big smile on her face. +Once there was a little boy named John. He loved to wander around the park. He always brought his helmet with him in case he wanted to ride his bike. + +Today, John decided to take a slow walk to the pond. He saw lots of cool bugs and birds along the way. He listened to the trees rustling in the wind. It was a very peaceful day. + +John reached the pond and sat down by the edge. He watched the ducks swimming around. Suddenly, he saw something shiny near the shore. He moved closer to take a look and found a shiny green helmet! He put it on and started taking slow rides around the pond. + +John had a wonderful time riding around the pond. When it was time to go home, he put on his helmet and said goodbye to the ducks. He started walking slowly back home and dreamed of coming back to wear his shiny green helmet again. +Bob was a little dog. He was yellow and very small. He was only one inch tall. + +One day, Bob was feeling very worried. He didn't know what to do. Should he bark? Or should he just keep quiet? He was very scared. + +Suddenly, a butterfly flew by. Bob watched it closely. It was beautiful and its wings were yellow, like the sun. It was so close to him that he could almost touch it. + +Bob thought to himself, "I can be brave like that butterfly. I can go on lots of adventures." And then he was no longer worried. He was excited to explore. + +Bob ran off with a happy smile, never looking back. He was sure he was going to have lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly deer named Tommy. Tommy loved to climb hills and trees. One day, Tommy went out to explore and find a new hill to climb. As he was walking, he saw a big tree with some fruit on it. He wanted to climb the tree so he hopped on the trunk and started to climb up. As he got higher and higher, he spotted some juicy red berries. He was so excited and ate them all up. They were so yummy! + +After eating all the berries, Tommy decided to keep climbing and see what else there was to explore. He kept climbing until he reached the top of the tree. He looked around and saw a big, beautiful field filled with flowers. Tommy was so happy! He hopped off the tree, and ran off to explore the field. As he was running around, he spotted some friendly deer. He stopped to say hello and they started to play together. + +Tommy and the deer had so much fun running and playing in the field. After a while, they all got tired and decided to take a nap. They all curled up in the soft, sweet smelling grass and fell asleep. + +The next morning, Tommy awoke feeling so happy and full of joy. He said goodbye to his friendly deer friends and started his climb down the tree. He was ready to explore some more and find some new places to climb. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was 3 years old and she liked to dress up. + +One day when she was walking home from school she saw a policeman in a uniform. She stopped and looked at him carefully. The uniform was so big and strong. + +She asked her mom, "Why does he have a hard uniform?" Her mom explained, "He has that uniform to keep people safe and to help them when they need it." + +Lucy was very impressed. From that day on, every time she saw a policeman, she waved and said hello. +Jack was a very compassionate boy. Whenever he saw someone in need, he always wanted to help them. One day he was walking through the park when he saw an old man. The old man looked very sad and he was clutching a package. Jack wanted to help him so he stopped and asked if he could help. The old man said he was looking for his lost dog and Jack watched as the old man searched. After a while the old man found his pet and Jack cheered with happiness. The old man thanked Jack with a hug and a big smile. Jack felt so proud he could help someone and he thanked the old man with a wave goodbye. From then on Jack always watched for those in need and he would always try to help with a kind heart. +Once upon a time there was a huge fairy. She loved to fly around and she was very happy. One day, she was shooting around in the sky when she saw a person with a big, bright gun. He was shooting at her! +The fairy was scared and flew away as fast as she could. She flew through a giant rainbow and found a safe place to hide. +The fairy was sad and scared and thought no one would save her. But then something amazing happened. A kind dragon came flying and breathed a big warm fire at the person with the gun. The gun melted and the person ran away. + +The kind dragon and the huge fairy were so happy. They hugged each other and then they flew away together, never to be apart again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He loved playing in his garden. One day, he was feeling bored so he decided to guess what was behind a big tree. He guessed it was a rabbit. He was very excited and ran right up to the tree. But when he got there, he saw nothing! He was so disappointed. He thought it was really stupid that he was wrong. Suddenly, he heard rustling in the bushes. He looked and he saw a cute little rabbit! He was so happy! He petted the rabbit and then he went home. He had lots of fun playing with the rabbit in his garden. The End +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. She wanted to go outside and explore. So, she decided to climb up a big tree. She climbed and climbed until she reached the top. + +From there, she could see for miles and miles. The view was so good that she wanted to stay there forever. But then, her belly started to growl. + +It was time for a meal. So, she quickly climbed down the tree and ran back home. When she got there, she saw a big plate of food waiting for her on the table. It was so yummy! + +Jane was so happy and full after her good meal. She thanked her mom and then headed back outside to play. She was so excited to keep exploring. +Once upon a time, there was a boy in the woods. The boy liked to explore the forest. He especially liked to look for things with sharp points. + +One day, the boy saw a log on the ground. He went over to it and noticed it was a very special log. It had sharp sides and looked like it had been cut by something. The boy was excited! + +He picked up the log and ran with it to the pond. When he got to the pond, he saw many frogs. Some of them were sitting on the log. The boy pulled the log close and the frogs hopped away. + +The boy noticed something sweet behind the log. He saw it was a big beehive! Little bees were coming and going, collecting sweet honey. The boy smiled. + +He decided to leave the log and the bees alone. He waved goodbye to the frogs and ran off to explore the woods. +Once upon a time there lived a little boy and little girl. They were very careful. They played together every day and had lots of fun. + +Then one day, there was a big earthquake! It shook the ground and scared the little boy and little girl. They were so scared. But the amazing thing was that the earthquake added something special to their day. + +The earthquake made the little boy and little girl realize how much they cared for each other. They hugged each other and were very careful in their hug. They were so happy and glad that nothing bad had happened to them. + +And from then on, the little boy and little girl were very careful in all sorts of new ways. The earthquake had made them realize how important it was to take care of each other. +Once upon a time, there was a factory. Inside this factory, there were lots of things to do. It was a busy place. + +Everyday, the workers would repeat the same tasks. They had to be careful and make sure they did them right. Sometimes, the tasks could be difficult. + +One day, the factory had a new worker. This worker was very small. He was only three years old! Everyone was amazed. + +The manager showed the little worker how to do the tasks. He had to repeat what he was shown many times before he was able to do it by himself. + +In the end, the three year old worker was able to do the difficult tasks. Everyone clapped and cheered for him. He was a very special worker! +Once there was a wealthy man who had a cane. He liked to take long walks with it. One day, he was walking by a small farm, and he saw a little girl. He stopped and talked to her. + +He said, "Good day! What is your name?". The girl said, "My name is Lisa!". The wealthy man said, "That's a very nice name. Would you like to go for a walk with me?". Lisa smiled and said, "Yes, I would love that!". + +So, the wealthy man and Lisa took a long walk together. They talked about all sorts of things, from things in nature to the stars in the night sky. They both had a wonderful time, and when they were done, the wealthy man gave Lisa a big hug and told her to keep smiling. + +Lisa smiled and thanked the man, and they said goodbye. From then on, Lisa would always remember the day she went for a walk with the wealthy man and his cane. +Molly was so excited for the invitation. She waved it around, pointing out all the colourful pictures. She couldn't wait to be part of a special event, which sounded like lots of fun. + +Her parents smiled, they were so proud of their daughter. They explained that the invitation was asking if Molly could come to a birthday party. + +Molly smiled, they all knew that she had to be there. But, her parents also told her that sometimes plans can change. They said that being flexible was the best way to enjoy surprises! + +Molly didn't know what that meant, so her dad pointed to the invitation. He said it means that sometimes things don't turn out the way you expect. They all laughed, and knew that Molly would be ready for any surprises that come her way. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Lucy and Tom. They wanted to play together and join in an adventure. So they got a great big sack. + +Lucy was chubby, but Tom was quite thin. They both lifted up the sack and put it between them. They wrapped the sack around both of them and hugged each other. Together they looked like a giant chubby cocoon! + +They laughed together as they rolled and whirled around on the floor. They rolled around the house like two chubby little caterpillars. It was so much fun! + +Finally, when they were tuckered out, they stopped and lay in the sack, still hugging. They had the best time joining in their adventure together! +Once upon a time, there was an organized infant. The infant loved to measure things. One day, the infant went to the park. When the infant saw a garden, he wanted to measure it. He wanted to see how big the garden was. So, the infant took out a measuring tape. He measured the garden from one side to the other. He measured the garden from top to bottom. After he finished measuring the garden, the infant was proud of himself. He was so happy he had measured the garden all by himself! From then on, the infant continued to measure all sorts of things. Even when he grew older, measuring was always the infant's favorite activity. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious motorcycle. It was a big and shiny motorcycle. It was very special. + +One day, the mysterious motorcycle went to the park. Suddenly, it started to roll down the hill. It rolled faster and faster and it dropped onto the grass. + +The motorcycle was a little bit scared. But then a wonderful thing happened. A boy and a girl, both three years old, saw the motorcycle and were very excited! They ran up to it, and they played with it. + +The boy and the girl laughed and laughed. They zoomed around the park on the motorcycle. They had so much fun. + +At the end of the day, when it was time to go home, the boy and the girl gave the mysterious motorcycle a big hug and said goodbye. Then, the mysterious motorcycle was happy and mysteriously disappeared into the night. +The sun was shining through the fog. It was a lonely day. + +There was a little boy playing by himself. He was looking for something to catch. He ran around the fog, searching and searching. Finally, he saw something peeking out from behind a tree. + +He ran up to the tree and saw a huge, wiggly caterpillar! He reached out and tried to catch it. It was very slippery, but he was strong and eventually he caught the caterpillar with his hands. + +The little boy was very excited! He had caught his very first caterpillar! +Once there was a boy called Kevin. He was three years old and he loved sports. He would play cricket, football and even swimming! He was very normal and he liked to have fun. + +One day, Kevin went to the park with his family. They all wanted to do sports together. So, they ran around and played tag for a while. When it was time for lunch, they stopped and ate burgers and chips. + +After lunch, Kevin and his family decided to play some more sports. They played football for a bit, then Kevin asked if he could go for a swim. Everyone was surprised but they agreed. So, Kevin put on his special bright yellow swimming costume and went to the lake. + +The lake was very deep and Kevin had to be careful. But he paddled and swam like a normal fish. His family cheered him on as he zipped past them. He was so happy! + +When it was time to leave, Kevin said goodbye to the lake. He was looking forward to doing more sports next time. +The little girl had a dream that was very special. She dreamed of a beautiful garden, with lots of flowers and colourful birds singing everywhere. The garden was so full of life and beauty - it was overwhelming! She felt so happy and free being in it. + +The little girl wanted to find the value of this dream. What was so special about it? She asked her mom what made it so special and her mom said it was a place with no worries and full of joy. + +The little girl thought of the garden with her mind's eye and she imagined it more and more. She then thought of adding something to the garden - something to give it the feeling of adventure and excitement. She wanted it to be even more special! + +The little girl suddenly thought of adding a spicy dish to her dream garden - some spicy tacos! She thought of how fun it would be to eat them in the garden and to share them with her family and friends. The little girl smiled, knowing she had found the value of her dream - the spicy tacos would make the garden even more magical and special. +Once, there was a small boy. His name was Johnny. He was three years old. Every day, he would wake up early and go outside. + +One morning, he noticed a harmless critter in his garden. It was a friendly little hedgehog. Johnny wanted to lend a helping hand to the hedgehog, but he did not know how. + +He was about to leave, when he remembered something! He had a big container with some food in it and he decided to lend it to the hedgehog. He put the container down on the ground so the hedgehog could climb in, and that's just what it did. + +Johnny smiled. He was happy he could lend a helping hand to his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was very happy and loved to play with her toys. + +One day, she found a doll. It was so beautiful and had very long hair. She wanted to take it home. + +So she reached out and demanded it. She said, “Give me that doll!†+ +But the doll didn’t move. It just stared at her with its big eyes. + +So Sarah asked it nicely, “Please give me the doll.†+ +That’s when the doll smiled and said, “Yes, if you take me home I’ll come with you.†+ +So Sarah picked up the doll and hugged it tight. She was so happy to have a new friend. And so they lived happily ever after. +Once there was a baby tiger named Peanut. She was very envious of her brother, who would always get massages and stretches from the zookeepers. Peanut wanted a massage so bad, but she was too small. + +One day, she saw a big bird stretching on a branch. Peanut's eyes lit up. She ran over to the bird and asked, "how can I stretch too?" The bird showed her how to reach up and out, just like it had been doing. + +Peanut practiced every day, stretching her arms out as far as she could. But it didn't make her stiff muscles feel much better. + +Then, one day she noticed a big elephant getting a massage. Peanut wondered if it would feel as good for her too. She asked the zookeepers if she could get one too. They said yes and gave her a nice, long massage. + +Peanut felt so relaxed and happy after. Now she finally felt just as comfortable as her brother during his stretches and massages. Peanut was no longer envious of her brother. She was so happy with her new activity. +Willy was excited. He had a new shape in his hands. It was a cube, with clean sides and corners. He liked to increase the shape. He squeezed and pushed it, making it bigger and bigger. Willy found it fun to watch the cube increase in size. He giggled as he made it grow and grow. + +Soon, he noticed something strange. The shape was changing as it increased. Its sides and corners weren't so clean anymore. The cube was becoming softer and rounder as he pushed it. + +Willy was curious. He wanted to see what the shape would look like once he had increased it as much as possible. He kept pushing and squeezing the cube, until it was almost twice as big as it was before. + +Willy was surprised. Now the cube was almost like a ball! Its sides were no longer clean and straight, but soft and curved. Willy smiled as he looked at his special, new shape. He liked it, just the way it was. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. She was three years old and loved to explore the world. One day, Daisy went for a walk in the park. + +As she strolled by the trees, the sun was shining brightly and it made the leaves sparkle with lots of wonderful colors. Daisy paused to look around and noticed how peaceful the park was. She sneaked between the flowers and admired their beauty of many different colors. + +Suddenly, a small red bird flew passes and it gave Daisy a start. The bird looked at her and as they shared a moment of peace, Daisy smiled and felt so happy. She watched the bird as it flew away and waved goodbye. + +Daisy paused one more time take in all the colors and peace around her. She smiled and began to make her way back home, feeling excited for her next adventure. +Once upon a time, there were three little kids who went camping. They were so excited to be outside exploring the woods. Suddenly, they heard a loud shout come from behind a big tree. + +The kids looked around in fear and noticed that the shout had come from a dangerous wild animal. It had sharp teeth and claws. The kids were so frightened that they all started to shout and ran away to safety. + +They ran to their camp and told their parents what had happened. The parents were very worried and decided that it was time to go home. So, they packed up the camp and went home. + +The kids never forgot that shout they heard that day while they were out camping. It was a scary reminder of how dangerous the woods can be. +Bobby was a little boy who loved to explore. One night, he was scared because it was dark outside. But then, he heard a beautiful sound. It was an opera singer and the music she sang made Bobby feel less scared. + +But then Bobby started to cry, because the opera singer was so sad. The singer's voice was so strong and soft, it made Bobby want to cry even more. Bobby couldn't help but tear up. + +Bobby was brave, so he kept listening. The music was so beautiful and it helped him feel happier. Bobby kept listening to the opera singer and gradually, the darkness outside seemed to go away. + +The opera singer's beautiful music had helped make Bobby feel better, and with a smile on his face, Bobby went back inside to sleep. +Once upon a time there was a hairy monkey. The monkey loved to eat fruit. Every day he would go out into the jungle and find lots of juicy fruit to eat. + +One day while the monkey was out looking for fruit he heard a voice. The voice was telling him to come and find something important. The monkey was very curious so he followed the voice deep into the jungle. + +Eventually he found a big tree. Inside the tree was a cave. Inside the cave was a big, bright, yellow fruit. The monkey was very excited. He took the fruit and ran back home to show his friends. + +Once back home he told his friends all about the special fruit and they all wanted to try it. So they all sat around the big tree and each ate a bite of the special fruit. It was delicious! From then on, the monkey went back to the big tree every day to find more of the special fruit to share with his friends. +Jack was playing in the garden on a beautiful morning. He looked up and saw a wall of fog in the sky. He could feel the cool mist on his skin and he loved it. Jack ran to get his crayons and paper. He wanted to mark the fog so he could keep it forever. He carefully drew some wavy lines and some circles until he was happy. + +When he finished, Jack stepped back to look at his work. He saw the beautiful fog, but then it began to move. A few minutes later, it was gone! Jack was sad that he couldn't keep it, but he had his drawings. Every time he looked at them, it reminded him of the special day he had spent with the fog. +Once there was a boy who loved to kick. He kicked everything he saw - the soccer ball, a rock, even his mom's shoes! One day he saw something quite attractive. It was a soap! He thought it was perfect to kick, so he decided to give it a try. + +He took a big step back, and then he kicked it with all of his strength. As soon as the soap left his foot, it flew across the room and smashed against the wall. It created a big mess! + +The soap was no longer attractive, but he still had lots of fun kicking it. He learned to be careful kcking things and try to only kick things he was allowed to. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent dog. His name was Zip. He was a very special dog. + +Zip loved to go on walks and play in the yard. He also liked to help out by raking the leaves when they fell. Every day he would get out his rake and head out to the yard. His family was so proud of him. + +One day, one of his friends from the neighbourhood came over to play. The two of them had lots of fun running and playing together in the yard. Afterwards, Zip's friend asked if he could help with the raking. Zip was so happy that his friend wanted to help him and together, they zipped and zapped all the leaves into little piles. + +Zip and his friend worked together until all of the leaves were in little piles. After they were finished, they both lay in the sun and enjoyed the warm sunshine. + +Zip's family was so proud and impressed with how Zip and his friend worked together. They knew that Zip was an intelligent dog and had made a great friend. +John and Jack were walking by the beach. They saw a big white oyster. They both wanted it, so they started to quarrel. John and Jack shouted and yelled at each other with red angry faces. They were both so angry, they could not agree. + +Just then, a wise old man appeared. He said, “Children, why don’t you share the oyster?â€. Jack and John stopped quarreling and looked at the old man. They looked at each other and agreed that he was right. + +So they both opened the white oyster. Inside they found two beautiful pearls. One pearl was for John and one pearl was for Jack. John and Jack smiled and hugged each other. They were so happy they had decided to share the oyster. +Once upon a time there was a club made of fragile pieces. One day all the bits got mixed up when they parted. +The club was sad and did not know what to do. They asked the birds in the sky but they didn’t know either. +The club needed help to put their pieces back together. Then, one brave fish swam up and said he could help. +The fish carefully put all the fragile pieces back together. Everyone was so happy and they celebrated with a big part in the club. From then on, the club and the fish were friends forever. +Once there was a boy named Jake. Jake loved to sail boats. He would take little boats made of wood and sail them in the pond near his house. Each day he would take his boats out and close his eyes as the wind blew the boats across the glistening surface of the water. + +One day Jake decided to take a boat out to sail just as the sun was setting. As the wind carried the boat forward, Jake noticed a thin shadow moving across the water. He squinted his eyes to get a better look but he couldn't figure out what the shadow was. + +He kept sailing his boat closer to the shadow, until he could see what it really was. It was a tiny duck with its wings spread out as it glided across the water. The little duck swam alongside Jake as he steered his boat, creating a thick shadow with its wings. + +For the rest of the evening, Jake and the duck sailed together and watched the sun set behind the horizon. Jake opened his eyes and thought to himself that this was the best sail of them all. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emily. She was fast and liked to play. One day, Emily was playing at the park when she saw a big person. Emily asked the big person, 'Who are you?' The big person smiled, 'I am a lawyer!' 'What do you do?' asked Emily. The lawyer replied, 'I help people when they have problems'. Emily was excited and wanted to be a lawyer too one day. + +However, Emily wanted to keep playing, so she ignored the lawyer and kept running around. She ran faster and faster until she couldn't see the lawyer any more. Emily kept playing and running around until it was time to go home, and the lawyer was long gone. + +Emily never saw the lawyer again, but she always remembered her promise to be a lawyer one day. Emily has grown up now and she is a fast and clever lawyer just like the one she met at the park. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess who lived in a big castle. She was very sad, though, because she felt like nothing fit. Not her dresses, not her shoes and not her crown. Nothing seemed right! + +One day, a wise old wizard visited the castle. He asked the princess why she was so dull and she explained that nothing fit. So the wizard took out a magical wand and waved it around the princess. + +Suddenly, her dress fit perfectly and her shoes fit like a glove. Even her crown fit her head perfectly! The princess was so happy. She thanked the wizard and felt like a true princess! +Once upon a time, there was a naughty girl called Annie. She liked to steal things from the school. Her first time was at the school library. She saw an expensive book and she wanted to take it home. She sneaked it into her bag as fast as she could without anyone noticing. + +The next day, Annie went back into the library. She wanted to find another expensive book. But this time, she was caught by the librarian! He shouted at her and said, "Annie, why did you steal the book?". Annie was very scared and cried. + +The librarian said that she must go and tell the principal. So she went to the principal's office and confessed what she had done. The principal was very angry. She told Annie that stealing was wrong and that she must never do it again. + +Annie was very sorry for stealing and promised she would never do it again. She learned her lesson and was allowed to stay at school. From then on, Annie was more careful to not steal anymore and she was a very good girl. +Once upon a time there was a pirate who lived on the deep sea. His name was Captain Jack. He had a boat filled with treasure. Every day he would keep watch for other boats and look for treasure. + +One day he spotted a big chest at the bottom of the deep ocean. He was sure it was filled with treasure. He jumped in the water with his pirate crew and they swam down to the chest. When they reached it they opened it up and out came a huge bubble full of colourful fish. They were so excited! + +Captain Jack wanted to keep the bubble of fish so he and his crew carefully placed it on the boat. Every day they would feed the fish and make sure the bubble stayed deep in the ocean. They would often have fun pirate parties and even sing pirate songs to the fish. + +The pirate and his crew kept the bubble of fish safe and they enjoyed their treasure everyday. And they all lived happily ever after. +John drove in his car to the farm. He saw a pig walking slowly across the field. He was so excited to see it! John opened the car window and said hello to the pig. + +The pig didn't give him a reply, so John got out of the car and walked towards the pig. He said hello again and the pig stopped to look at him. It was very slow and quiet. + +John knelt down and patted the pig. He was very gentle because he wanted the pig to like him. When John stopped patting, the pig turned and slowly walked away. + +John had to get back in the car and continue to drive to the farm, but he was so happy to have seen the slow pig! He would never forget this special moment. +Once upon a time there was a generous water. It flowed and flowed and didn't stop. One day, a little girl named Daisy wanted to play in the water. She put on her special bathing suit and splashed around for hours. + +Soon, her mom called that it was time to go home. The water wanted Daisy to stay, but Daisy had to end the fun. She waved goodbye to the water and thanked it for being so generous. + +Daisy's mom took her home in their special car and she snuggled in for a nap. While she took a nap, the water kept flowing. It was happy to keep going even when Daisy had to end her visit. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a school with a very special class. All the kids were happy when they saw the room because everything was red. In the class, there was a teacher who provided the children with many fun things to do. + +The teacher taught them how to draw shapes and count numbers. The children enjoyed it and tried their best to do the activities. Every day, the teacher would provide them with new and exciting games related to the things they had learned. + +The children loved playing in the red classroom. It was their favourite place in the whole school. In the class, they felt very safe and content. + +The teacher in the red classroom provided the children with many magical moments that they will always remember. +Once upon a time there was a dull boy. He was bored, so he decided to go to the zoo. At the zoo, he saw all sorts of wild animals, like lions, tigers, and monkeys. The animals were so exciting that the boy started to twist and twirl with joy. He spun around and around and around. Then he saw a big, fluffy polar bear and screamed with delight. Everyone around laughed at seeing his joy. The boy kept twirling around, and even the polar bear was watching him with a gentle smile. Finally, the day was over and the boy said goodbye to the zoo, still feeling all twisty and happy. +Once upon a time there was a wallet. It was a small, brown wallet with a mysterious secret inside. + +One day, a three year old girl wanted to perform a very special act. She took her wallet and opened it. Then she saw something very special inside - a golden coin! + +The little girl was so excited and she couldn't believe her eyes. She clasped the golden coin in her tiny hands and wished upon it. + +All of a sudden, something magical happened - a cat appeared in the room! The little girl was stunned and it looked so mysterious. + +The cat and the little girl became good friends and they would play together. The little girl would always perform magical acts with her coin and the cat. + +They were such good friends that the little girl decided to give her coin to the cat. + +From then on, the mysterious cat and the little girl were always together and the coin always made them happy. +Once there was a little girl named Emma. Emma was playing in the garden when she heard a funny sound coming from one of the plants. She went to have a look and when she looked, she saw a big leak! All of the water was pouring out of the plant and it was making a big mess. + +Emma was very upset so she tried to clean up the mess. She got a big bucket and started collecting the water. But the water kept leaking and there was too much. + +So, Emma decided to call her parents to help. Her mum and dad came outside and quickly saw what was happening. They told Emma that the plant was rotting and that was why the water was leaking. + +They helped Emma to fix the leak and soon the garden was back to normal. Even through the plant had rotted, Emma was still happy because she had helped to save the rest of the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a purple thing. It liked to spread and do fun things. Whenever it spread, it made everyone smile. + +One day, the purple thing saw a lovely flower garden. There were lots of different colors of flowers, but the purple thing liked the purple flowers best. + +The purple thing spread and hopped around in the flower garden, sprinkling its purple happiness around. Everyone who saw it smiled and laughed. + +The purple thing stayed in the flower garden for a long time, spreading its purple joy. When it was time to go, it spread one last time and said goodbye. +One day, a thin man walked into a store. He had a special suit that he wanted to record. He wanted to remember the moment forever. The store had a special machine that could record the suit. He put it on and the machine recorded it. + +When the man was done, he thanked the storekeeper. He was very happy with his new recording. Then, he left the store and went on his way. + +The man went to show his recording to his friends. He was so proud of it! Everyone was amazed by how thin the suit was. The man was glad he had his recording to show how thin the suit was. From then on, he was the only one in the world who owned a suit so thin! +One day, a little girl was playing in her garden. She saw something lovely in the sunshine. It was a butterfly! It was gently fluttering around and looking so beautiful. + +The little girl wanted to introduce herself to the butterfly. She slowly stepped closer, and held out her finger. Then, the butterfly landed on her finger and the little girl was so excited! + +She showed the butterfly to her mom and dad. They smiled, because they could see that the little girl and the butterfly were making a new friend. + +The little girl smiled as she watched the butterfly fly away into the lovely sunshine! +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Rex. Rex was so loyal that he explained things with a wag of his tail. + +One day, Rex saw something shining in the grass. It was a small tooth! He picked it up and brought it to his owners. He wanted to explain why he found it. + +His owners were so excited! They explained to Rex that this small tooth belonged to a tiny dinosaur! They were so happy that Rex was so loyal that he found it. + +They kept the tooth and put it on their shelf as a reminder that Rex is loyal and loves to explain things. They even gave Rex a hug and a pat on the head for being so loyal! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a young duck. He was not like any other duck, he wanted to become a singer. So he headed to the big city and went out on the stage. + +He was so brave and hopped right onto the stage. The crowd was amazed and loved him right away. He sang such a beautiful song that everyone cheered loudly with applause. + +Afterwards, the duck kept on going back to the stage every day. He would practice and practice until he got it just right. Everyone noticed the duck’s hard work and his passion for singing and the duck became quite famous. + +He loved being on stage and singing for everyone, it made him happy. He remained young at heart and young in spirit and that is how he got to stay on the stage for years and years. +Once upon a time, there was a mineral so amazing, it made everybody stop to take a look! It glittered and shone with a special sparkle. Everyone was so excited about it. + +The people wanted to make sure the magical mineral was safe and secure so they decided to lock it away in a special place. + +All the grown-ups carefully chose pieces of wood and some shiny locks to make sure no one could get in and take the mineral. The wood and locks were put in place and the mineral was all locked up. + +They nodded their heads and smiled that the amazing mineral was all safe and sound. Forever locked away from harm. +Once there was a little girl. She was very tired because she had been playing all day. Her name was Sarah. + +Sarah started to blink her eyes and her mother could tell Sarah was tired. Her mother put a bandage on Sarah's knee and kissed her forehead. + +Sarah was a brave little girl. She was not scared anymore and she stopped blinking. Instead, she smiled and hugged her mommy. + +Then Sarah went to bed and was soon fast asleep. She was no longer tired and she was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing. Everywhere she went all day long she sang songs. Her family and friends loved to hear her sweet voice. + +One day, Lily went to the playground. She sang her favourite songs as she played on the swings and slides. Suddenly, Lily saw her best friend. She was so happy she started to sing even louder. Her friend laughed and said: "Lily, don't be embarrassed! Sing as loud as you want!" + +Lily took her friend's advice. She sang like there was no tomorrow. All the other kids at the playground stopped what they were doing, so they could listen. They all clapped and cheered when she was finished. + +Lily was so happy that she ran to hug her friend. Her friend was so surprised that she fell right over. Lilly laughed and then apologised. She helped her up and they hugged. Lily's neck was bright red - she was embarrassed, but also very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a black cat called Chowder. Chowder was very spoiled and liked to lay around all day. The cat owner liked to give her lots of attention, giving her long cuddles and stroking her paw. One day, the cat owner wanted to give her an extra special treat and took out a special cardboard box. Inside was a toy shaped like a mouse and it made a noise! Chowder loved the toy, and the cat owner spoiled her by playing with it with her often. + +Every morning, Chowder would curl up on her owner’s lap and watch the sun come up with them. And every evening, she would follow the owner around like an extra shadow, rubbing against their leg and purring. + +Chowder was a very lucky cat. She was loved, spoiled and happy. +Liz peeked at the bench. It was long and shiny. She had never seen anything like it before. + +Liz walked closer to the bench. She peered at it closely. She touched it and felt its smooth surface. + +Liz decided to take a seat on the bench. She sat for a long time, admiring its beauty. + +The sun started to set and Liz knew it was time to go. She peeked one last time at the long bench, then said goodbye and walked away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who went to the park every day. She loved to explore the park and have fun. One day, when she was walking in the park, she saw a really stupid bird. It was making funny noises and walking around in circles. + +The little girl laughed and wanted to say "hello" to it, but it flew away. After that, she decided to have a picnic in the park and she had a lot of yummy food. She saw butterflies, bees, and even a squirrel nearby. + +After she was done with her picnic, she looked around to find the stupid bird again but it was gone. She was sad and said goodbye to the park for the day. She was looking forward to coming back the next day and having more fun! +Once there was a pretty bird. He wanted to soar high in the sky like the other birds. So one day, he asked his mom how he could soar too. His mom said he needed to eat butter. So the little bird ate some butter every day until he was big and strong. Soon he was ready to fly! He spread out his wings and started flapping. He flew higher and higher until he was soaring with the clouds. The bird was so happy that he could finally soar in the sky. He thanked his mom and kept flying. He was now the happiest bird in the sky. +Once there was a little girl who had to choose a cell. She was a bit scared because there were so many different cells to choose from. Each cell was a different shape and colour. The girl looked at the cells and thought about it for a long time. + +Finally, she chose the little yellow cell. It was bouncy and bright which made her happy. She jumped up and down on it and it was so much fun. She liked it best of all the cells. + +The little girl was very glad she chose the little yellow cell. She would jump and play on it for hours every day. It was the perfect cell for her to have chosen! +One day, Kitty was out for a walk. She walked over to the lake. The lake was big and calm. Nothing was moving. + +Then, Kitty saw something. It was a delicate ship! It was small and beautiful. Kitty wanted to take it for a ride. + +Kitty climbed into the ship. She held the steering wheel and went off sailing. Kitty went up and down, around and around. She had a lot of fun! + +But pretty soon, the sky started to get dark. Raindrops started to fall and the ship started getting wet. So Kitty quickly steered the ship back to the shore. + +Kitty got out of the ship. She dried it with a towel to keep it safe and dry. Her little delicate ship was ready to go sailing again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He was three years old and he loved to explore. + +One day, he went to his grandma's house. He wanted to find something fun to do. + +As he walked around the house, he noticed something unusual. It was a faucet. But the faucet didn't look like any faucet he had seen before. The handle was very big and it had two colors: pink and blue. + +The boy walked closer to the faucet and to his surprise, the handle started to move on its own. It lead him around the kitchen and then out to the backyard. + +The boy followed the faucet handle as it led him on a new adventure. Everywhere that the handle went, the boy followed. Eventually, he arrived in his grandma's strawberry patch and he found lots of yummy strawberries. + +The boy smiled as he ate the sweet strawberries. He was so glad that the unusual faucet handle had lead him to a fun time. + +THE +Once upon a time there was a bright planet in the sky. It was twinkling and shining for all to see and it made everyone so happy. + +The planet had a plan. It wanted to do something special and spread lots of joy. So it sent little twinkling stars to everyone. They looked like little diamond sparkles in the night sky and everyone loved them. + +Whenever anyone felt sad or low, they would look up at the planet and it would make them so happy because it was so bright and beautiful. + +The planet was very proud of its plan and everyone was very thankful for the beautiful little stars it had sent. They made the world a more joyous place and the kids played outside late into the night just to look up and watch the planet twinkle in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a gray crocodile. He was swimming in the pond. He saw a fish and went to get it. Suddenly, a big blue bird flew down and strike the crocodile. The crocodile got scared and swam away fast. + +The bird flew around again. He saw the crocodile again and strike it once more. This time, the crocodile was not scared. He opened his big mouth and chased the bird. The bird was so scared that he flew away. + +The crocodile stayed in the pond and enjoyed the sunny day. He felt happy and safe in the pond. Whenever a bird came by, he just kept swimming until it vanished. The gray crocodile enjoyed the pond and the birds never strike him again. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was three-years-old and he loved to play. One day, Jack went to visit his grandpa. When he arrived, grandpa was baking a pie. It was smelly and smelled delicious! + +Jack wanted to help grandpa, so he asked if he could sign the pie. Grandpa said that was a great idea, so he gave Jack a spoon. Jack stirred and stirred with the spoon and made the pie even better. + +When the pie was done, Grandpa cut it into slices. Jack was so excited! He loved the smelly pie so much that he ate two whole slices. Grandpa was so proud of Jack and laughed when Jack asked for one more slice. They both had a great day! +Once upon a time there was a green rubber duck. She liked to swim in the pool all day long. She kicked her little feet and paddled her wings, sometimes she went fast, and other times she just went slow. + +One day she saw a red fish swimming by the pool. He was so funny she wanted to meet him. She called out to the fish, but he kept on swimming. + +So she decided to get out of the pool and follow him. She walked around the pool and saw the fish hiding under a rock. She said "hi!" to the fish and they became friends. + +The duck told the fish all about the pool and they decided to go swimming together. They raced and splashed and it was so fun. They swam all around the pool until it was time for the duck to go home. + +The duck thanked the fish for the fun and waved goodbye. They said they would meet again soon and the duck hopped back into the pool and continued swimming. +Steve was a brave boy. He loved to explore the world around him and one day he found a black gun hidden in the forest. He had never seen a gun before and he was curious. But before he could pick it up, he heard a loud noise. Someone else was in the forest too - it was a bad man with his own black gun! The man wanted to destroy the forest and Steve was scared. + +Suddenly, Steve had a good idea. He put his hand on the black gun he found and he aimed it at the bad man. Steve was so brave and the bad man ran away! + +Steve felt proud of himself and he put the black gun down. He ran home and he never told anyone - but he knew that he had saved the forest from the bad man. He was a hero! +Molly and Jack were best friends and liked to play together. Today they were sitting in their little hut and discussing what to do. Molly wanted to go outside and play tag, but Jack was feeling troubled. He had lost his favourite toy and didn't know what to do. + +Molly suggested that they have a look for it. They went out together and searched everywhere, but could not find the toy. + +Jack's eyes filled with tears, he was feeling very sad. Molly thought carefully, then had an idea. She told Jack that they could make a new toy out of things such as string, stones and leaves. They worked hard together and soon Jack had a new toy. He was very happy and the two friends hugged each other tight. + +Molly and Jack were then both smiling, walking hand in hand with their new toy. They were so happy they ran back to the hut, ready to start playing again. +Once upon a time there was a race. All the animals wanted to join in but they didn't know how. Then a very unusual thing happened. A park appeared out of nowhere. All the animals were excited to see it! + +The animals quickly ran over to the park. When they got there, they noticed a long track running around the park. Everyone cheered as they realised it was a race track. + +The animals chose who would race and began running as fast as they could. Everyone was having so much fun. + +When all the animals had finished racing, they decided to have one more race. They decided to have an unusual race, one that hadn't been done before. + +So off they went round the park for their unusual race. When they got to the finishing line, all the animals cheered. + +It was such a fun day. After that, they decided it would be a good idea to visit the park more often. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy car that he loved very much. He would play with it all day long. One day, Tim saw his friend, Sam, playing with his own toy car. Sam's toy car was shiny and clean. Tim wanted his toy car to look just as shiny as Sam's. + +Tim went home and found a cloth to polish his toy car. He rubbed the cloth on the car until it was shiny and clean. The next day, Tim went to Sam and said, "Look at my shiny toy car!" Sam looked at Tim's car and said, "Wow, your car is so shiny, just like mine!" + +Tim and Sam decided to have a race with their shiny toy cars. They both wanted to win, so they were very competitive. They pushed their cars as fast as they could. In the end, Tim's car won the race. Both Tim and Sam had fun playing with their shiny toy cars together. +Once upon a time, in a bright, sunny room, there was a big, strong wall. The wall was very happy because it had many beautiful pictures on it. The wall loved to show off its pictures to everyone who came into the room. + +One day, a little girl named Amy came into the room. She saw the wall and the pretty pictures. Amy wanted to know more about the pictures, so she asked her mom, "What are these pictures on the wall?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "These are special pictures that tell a story. Each picture is a part of the story." Amy liked stories, so she asked her mom to tell her the story of the pictures on the wall. + +As her mom told the story, Amy listened carefully and looked at each picture on the wall. The wall was very happy to share its story with Amy. When the story was over, Amy said, "Thank you, wall, for sharing your story with me." The wall felt proud and knew that it had made a new friend in Amy. From that day on, Amy would always visit the wall and look at the pictures, remembering the special story they told. +Once upon a time, there was a big sack. A little girl named Lily found the sack in her yard. She saw that the sack had a loop on it. Lily thought, "I can use this loop to carry the sack around." + +Lily put her toys in the sack. It was easy for her to carry it with the loop. She walked around the yard, showing her toys the flowers and the trees. Lily said, "Look, toys! This is where I play every day." + +Then, Lily saw her friend, Tim. Tim asked, "What's in your sack, Lily?" She opened the sack and showed him her toys. Tim said, "That's a cool sack with a loop. It makes it easy for you to carry your toys." They both played together with the sack and the toys, and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a little rabbit named Remy. Remy had a job to collect food for his family. He loved his job but sometimes, he felt frustrated because it was hard to find food. + +One day, while Remy was searching for food, he saw a big, red apple hanging from a tree. He tried to resist eating the apple, but it looked so yummy. Remy said to himself, "I must take this apple home for my family." + +Remy hopped and hopped, trying to reach the apple, but he was too small. A friendly bird named Benny saw Remy and asked, "Why are you frustrated, Remy?" Remy told Benny about the apple and how he wanted to take it home for his family. + +Benny wanted to help Remy, so he flew up to the tree and picked the apple with his beak. He gave the apple to Remy, who was very happy. Remy thanked Benny and they both went back to their homes. + +From that day on, Remy and Benny became best friends. They did their jobs together and helped each other when they felt frustrated. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bobo. Bobo loved to eat carrots. One day, he found a big carrot in the garden. It was the biggest carrot he had ever seen. He was very happy. + +Bobo wanted to share the carrot with his friend, Lulu the squirrel. So, he picked up the carrot and started to hop to Lulu's tree. But, the carrot was so big that it hurt Bobo's back. He felt sad because he wanted to share the carrot with his friend. + +Bobo made a promise to himself that he would find a way to share the carrot with Lulu. He asked his big brother to help him carry the carrot. Together, they took the big carrot to Lulu's tree. Lulu was so happy to see the carrot. They all ate the carrot together and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim liked to create things. He liked to play with blocks and make big towers. He also liked to draw pictures with his crayons. + +One sunny day, Tim saw a big tree with many branches. He wanted to create something with the branches. He asked his mom if he could play with the branches. His mom said yes, but to be careful. + +Tim took one branch and made a funny face with it. His friend, Sam, saw what Tim did and was envious. Sam wanted to create something too. So, Tim and Sam played with the branches together. They created a big fort with the branches and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar. The caterpillar lived in a big park. He had many friends there, like birds and ants. + +One day, the caterpillar was very angry. His friend, the bird, took his yummy leaf. The caterpillar wanted his leaf back. He went to find the bird. + +The caterpillar found the bird and said, "Give me my leaf back!" The bird was sorry and gave the leaf back. The caterpillar was happy again. They played together in the park and stayed friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was restless. He liked to run and play all day. One day, Tim saw a house made of ice. It was a very hot day, so Tim went inside the ice house to cool down. + +In the ice house, Tim met a snowman. The snowman was sad. He said, "My house will melt because of the hot sun." Tim wanted to help the snowman. He thought and thought. Then, he had an idea. Tim ran to get his big umbrella. + +Tim put the umbrella over the ice house. The sun could not melt the house now. The snowman was happy. Tim and the snowman became best friends. They played together every day, and the ice house stayed cool and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a noisy bell. The bell loved to ring all the time. It lived in a big town with many people. The people liked the bell, but sometimes they wanted it to be quiet. + +One day, the bell met a new friend named Oxygen. Oxygen was a quiet friend, but very important. Oxygen helped people breathe and stay healthy. The bell liked Oxygen and wanted to learn how to be quiet too. + +So, Oxygen showed the bell how to ring softly. The bell practiced and practiced. Soon, the bell learned to ring quietly. The people in the town were happy. The bell and Oxygen became the best friends and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily found a magic rope in her backyard. She was very excited and wanted to see what would happen if she pulled it. + +Lily started to pull the magic rope. As she pulled, a big, fair castle appeared. The castle was full of fun things to do. Lily went inside to play and have fun. + +Inside the castle, Lily met a kind bunny. The bunny showed her all the games and toys. They played together all day. When it was time to go home, Lily pulled the magic rope again. The castle disappeared, but the magic rope stayed with her. Lily knew she could always pull the magic rope to visit her new friend and the fair castle. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable dog named Spot. Spot loved to whistle. He whistled all day long. He whistled when he was happy, and he whistled when he was sad. Spot was very good at whistling. + +One hot day, Spot was very hot. He went inside the house to find something cold. He found a big freezer in the kitchen. The freezer was very cold. Spot opened the freezer and saw many cold things inside. + +Spot put his head inside the freezer to cool down. He felt much better. Then, he whistled a happy whistle. Spot closed the freezer and went outside to play. He was a happy, dependable dog who loved to whistle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mom. One day, they decided to bake some yummy chocolate chip cookies together. + +While they were baking, Lily's mom saw something dangerous. The oven was too hot! Lily's mom said, "Oh no, this is an emergency!" She quickly turned off the oven and opened the door to let the heat out. + +Lily and her mom waited for the oven to cool down. Then, they put the cookies inside to bake. Soon, the cookies were ready, and they were not dangerous anymore. Lily and her mom enjoyed the yummy cookies and were happy that they were safe. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to sort her toys by color. One day, she saw a brilliant light coming from the window. She looked outside and saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. + +Amy ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, look at the rainbow! It has so many colors!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Amy, it's very pretty. Do you want to learn how to make a rainbow?" + +Amy nodded, and her mom showed her how to make a rainbow using a glass of water and sunlight from the window. Amy was so happy that she could make her own rainbow. She showed it to her friends, and they all loved it too. + +The moral of the story is that sharing your knowledge and skills with others can bring happiness to everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little purple bird named Pippin. Pippin lived in a big tree near the sea. One day, a strong wind came. It was a hurricane. Pippin was scared. + +Pippin's friend, Tommy the turtle, said, "Don't forget to hide in the tree when the hurricane comes!" Pippin nodded and said, "Thank you, Tommy. I will remember." + +The hurricane came and Pippin hid in the tree. The wind blew and blew, but Pippin was safe. After the hurricane, Pippin and Tommy played together in the sun. They were happy and did not forget the big hurricane. +Once upon a time, in a thick green forest, there lived a bird named Billy. Billy loved to play with his friends. They would jump, run, and fly all day long. The forest was their favorite place to play. + +Every morning, the sun would rise and Billy would wake up. He would call his friends and they would all play together. They played hide and seek, tag, and raced each other. Billy was very happy with his friends. + +One day, the sun did not rise. The sky was dark and the forest was quiet. Billy and his friends were sad. They could not play in the dark. They all waited and waited. Finally, the sun began to rise and light filled the forest once again. Billy and his friends were so happy, they played all day long. They knew that no matter what, the sun would rise and they could play together again. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. The lion was very nosy. He liked to know what everyone was doing in the forest. + +One day, the lion saw a little bird. The bird was singing a happy song. The nosy lion went to the bird and asked, "What are you doing?" The little bird did not want to talk to the nosy lion, so the bird chose to ignore the lion. + +The lion felt sad that the bird ignored him. He walked away and thought about how he acted. The lion learned that being nosy was not good. From that day on, the lion stopped being nosy and became a good friend to everyone in the forest. +One day, a girl named Lily had a violin. She loved to play it every day. Her friend, Tom, liked to run fast. They liked to play together. + +One day, Tom said, "I want to mail a letter to my grandma. Can you help me?" Lily said, "Yes, let's go fast!" They went to the mailbox and put the letter inside. But, oh no! Lily's violin was gone. + +Lily was sad. She said, "I lost my violin. What do we do?" Tom said, "Don't worry. We will find it." They looked everywhere. They found the violin by the mailbox. Lily was happy and played her violin again. +Once upon a time, there was a humble dog named Spot. Spot lived in a small house with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. They played together every day and were very happy. + +One day, Tim heard a noise in the backyard. "Spot, do you hear that?" Tim asked. Spot nodded his head and they both went outside to see what it was. They saw a little bird that was hurt and needed help. + +Tim looked at Spot and said, "We should help the bird." Spot nodded and they carefully picked up the bird and took it inside. They gave the bird some food and a soft place to rest. Soon, the bird was all better and flew away. Tim and Spot were so happy that they could help their new friend. +One day, a thoughtful girl named Lucy wanted to bake a cake. She needed a bucket to mix the cake in. So, she asked her friend Tom, "Can I use your bucket to bake a cake?" Tom said, "Yes, but be careful. It has a hole in it." + +Lucy took the bucket and started to bake the cake. She did not see the hole in the bucket. She put all the things she needed for the cake in the bucket. But, the things started to leak out of the hole. + +Lucy tried to bake the cake, but it did not look right. The cake was flat and not yummy. Lucy was sad. She should have listened to Tom about the hole in the bucket. Now, she had no cake to share with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a kind bird named Blue. Blue lived in a big tree near a beautiful park. Every day, Blue would fly high in the sky and play with his friends. + +One day, Blue saw a little girl crying in the park. She was sad because a tiny bug pinched her. Blue wanted to help her, so he flew down from the sky and landed on her shoulder. + +Blue sang a happy song for the little girl, and she stopped crying. She smiled and thanked Blue for being so kind. From that day on, they became the best of friends, and they played together under the big, blue sky. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Tom. Tom had a little cell. In the cell, he kept a tiny bug. The bug liked to clap its little legs. Tom loved to watch the bug clap. + +One day, Tom took the bug outside. The bug clapped its legs and danced on the grass. Tom clapped his hands and laughed. They played and clapped together under the big, blue sky. + +As the sun went down, Tom and the bug went back inside. They were both very tired from all the clapping and playing. Tom put the bug back in the cell and said goodnight. They both went to sleep, happy and dreaming of more clapping and fun. +One day, a big lion was walking in the jungle. He saw a blackboard hanging on a tree. The lion was curious and wanted to learn how to write. He picked up a stick and tried to write on the blackboard. + +A little mouse came by and saw the lion. The mouse said, "Mr. Lion, let me help you write on the blackboard." The lion roared loudly, "No, I can do it myself!" The mouse felt sad but walked away. The lion kept trying, but he could not write well. + +Later, the lion felt hungry and found a fruit on a tree. He took a bite and it tasted sour. He did not like it. The mouse came back and said, "Mr. Lion, I know a sweet fruit you will like." This time, the lion was kind and asked the mouse for help. The mouse showed the lion the sweet fruit, and the lion was happy. + +The lion learned that it is good to ask for help and be kind to others. He and the mouse became best friends, and they played and learned together in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little bird. The bird loved to fly high in the sky. One day, the bird saw a big, soft cloud. The cloud looked fun to play in. + +The bird flew into the cloud, but the cloud was not nice. The cloud was full of rain. The bird tried to resist the rain, but it got wet. The bird was not happy anymore. + +The bird tried to fly out of the cloud, but it was too wet and tired. The bird fell down to the ground. The bird was not happy, and it could not fly anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big swamp. In the swamp, there was a frog named Tim. Tim was an impatient frog who liked to jump and play all day. + +One day, Tim met a turtle named Sam. Sam was slow and loved to pass time by talking. Tim said, "Hi Sam, do you want to play with me?" Sam said, "Yes, Tim! Let's play together." + +They played all day in the swamp. Tim jumped and Sam crawled. They had a lot of fun. But Tim was impatient and wanted to play more. Sam said, "Tim, we can play again tomorrow." Tim agreed and they went to sleep. The next day, they played again and became the best friends in the swamp. +One day, a grumpy teacher named Mr. Bear walked into his classroom. He saw that his old blackboard was broken. He needed to replace it with a new one. Mr. Bear went to the store to buy a new blackboard. + +At the store, he saw a big blackboard that he liked. He said to the store man, "I want to buy this blackboard." The store man said, "Okay, Mr. Bear. I will help you take it to your classroom." + +When they got to the classroom, the store man helped Mr. Bear replace the old blackboard with the new one. The children in the class were happy to see the new blackboard. They said, "Thank you, Mr. Bear!" + +After that, Mr. Bear was not grumpy anymore. He taught the children on the new blackboard and everyone had a fun day at school. The new blackboard made Mr. Bear and the children very happy. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to play outside under the sun. The sun was a big, bright light in the sky. Amy liked to hear the birds sing and the wind blow. + +One day, Amy saw a big, bad dog near her house. The dog barked very loud. Amy could hear the dog bark and it scared her. She ran inside her house and closed the door. She felt safe away from the bad dog. + +Amy's mom told her not to worry. She said the bad dog would go away soon. Amy waited inside her house until she could not hear the dog bark anymore. When the dog left, Amy went back outside to play under the light of the sun. She was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a flashlight that he loved very much. He would take it with him everywhere he went. One day, Tim went to the park with his mom and dad. + +While at the park, Tim saw a big tree with lots of leaves. He wanted to pick some leaves for his mom. So, he asked his dad to help him. His dad lifted him up, and Tim picked some pretty leaves from the tree. + +As it got dark, Tim started to feel scared. He didn't like the dark. But then, he remembered his flashlight. He turned it on and the light made him feel safe. Tim, his mom, and his dad walked home together, with Tim's flashlight lighting the way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dog named Max. Max was a graceful dog. He could run very fast and jump very high. Lily loved Max very much. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the store. They wanted to buy a new leash for Max. They looked at many leashes. Some were long, some were short. Some were red, some were blue. Lily picked a pretty, pink leash for Max. + +When they got home, Lily put the new leash on Max. They went for a walk in the park. Max was very happy with his new leash. He ran and jumped, and everyone said how graceful he was. Lily and Max had a great day together. +One day, a little cricket went for a walk. He saw a deep hole in the ground. He wanted to mark the hole so he would not fall in. He found a big stick and put it next to the hole. + +A small bird saw the cricket and asked, "Why did you mark the hole with a stick?" The cricket said, "I don't want to fall in the deep hole. The stick will help me remember where it is." + +The bird and the cricket became friends. They played near the hole and had lots of fun. The stick helped them remember where the deep hole was, and they stayed safe. They were happy they marked the hole, and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily was a normal girl who liked to play with her toys. One day, she wanted to go on a big trip with her family. She knew she needed a passport to go on this trip. + +Lily went to her room to pick up her toys. As she picked up her toys, she found her passport under a big teddy bear. She was very happy to find it. Now, she could go on the big trip with her family. + +The next day, Lily and her family went on the trip. They saw many fun things and played a lot. Lily was glad she found her passport. She had the best time ever with her family. And when they went back home, Lily put her passport in a safe place, so she could find it easily for the next trip. +Once upon a time, in a small village near a big cliff, there lived a modest little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to the birds sing and the wind blow through the trees. One day, while Lily was walking near the cliff, she met a friendly bird. + +"Hi, bird! I like to listen to you sing!" said Lily. The bird chirped back, "Thank you, Lily! I like to sing for you too!" + +They became good friends, and every day Lily would go to the cliff to listen to her bird friend sing. They would talk and play together. The villagers saw how happy Lily and the bird were, and they learned to be kind and modest like Lily. + +In the end, the whole village became a happier place, all because of a little girl who loved to listen and a bird who loved to sing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was not very smart and sometimes did stupid things. One day, Tom wanted to play with his toy boat in the water. He had a big idea to fill a big pot with water and put his toy boat in it. + +Tom went to the kitchen and found a big pot. He filled the pot with water and put his toy boat in it. Tom was happy to see his boat float in the water. He played and played with his boat in the pot. + +After a while, Tom felt cold and wanted some heat. He thought about putting the pot on the stove to make the water warm. But he remembered that his mom said not to play with the stove. So, Tom put on his warm clothes and continued to play with his boat in the pot. He learned not to do stupid things and always listened to his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play all day with her toys. One day, she found a broken toy that looked like a razor. Kitty was very curious about it. + +Kitty played with the broken toy all day long. She was very tired, so she let out a big yawn. Kitty decided it was time to take a nap. She curled up in her soft, warm bed and closed her eyes. + +When Kitty woke up, she felt much better. She went to her friend, Doggy, and showed him the broken toy. Doggy knew it was not a good toy to play with, so they found a safe toy to play with together. They had lots of fun and Kitty forgot all about the broken toy. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He wanted to find a new friend. As he took a step, he saw a big, red ball. Tim thought it was a little stupid that a ball was outside all by itself. He picked it up and started to play. + +While playing, Tim had a memory of his old friend, Sam. Sam moved away and Tim was sad. But now, Tim had a new, red ball friend. He named the ball "Bally" and they played all day long. + +Tim and Bally were very happy. They played and took many steps together. Tim was not sad anymore. He learned that even if friends go away, new friends can be found. And sometimes, even a stupid, red ball can make the best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big tiger. The tiger was very dependable. He had many friends in the jungle. All his friends liked him because he was always there to help them. + +One day, the tiger was walking in the jungle. He saw a little bird. The bird was sad because it could not find its nest. The tiger wanted to help the bird. He said, "I will remind you where your nest is. Follow me." + +The tiger and the bird walked through the jungle. They saw many trees and other animals. Finally, the tiger found the bird's nest. The bird was very happy. It thanked the tiger for being so dependable and helping it find its nest. + +From that day on, the bird and the tiger became best friends. They played together in the jungle every day. All the animals in the jungle knew that they could always count on the dependable tiger to help them when they needed it. And the tiger was always there to remind them that they were never alone. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a fierce dog named Buddy. Buddy was big and strong. Everyone in the village was scared of him. In the evening, Buddy would run around the village and bark loudly. + +One day, a little girl named Sally saw Buddy. She was not scared of him. Sally walked up to Buddy and gave him a hug. Buddy was happy and wagged his tail. They became good friends and played together every day. + +Sally would always remember to bring a ball for Buddy to play with. They would play fetch until the evening came. Buddy was not fierce anymore. He was a good dog and everyone in the village loved him. Sally and Buddy were best friends forever. +One day, a happy fish named Bob was swimming in the sea. He saw a big shark named Sam. Sam was enthusiastic and wanted to play. Bob was scared, but he wanted to make a new friend. + +Bob said, "Hi, Sam! Do you want to play?" Sam said, "Yes, Bob! Let's play near the warm water." They swam to the warm water and started to play. The warm water began to melt the ice near them. + +As they played, the ice melted more and more. Soon, the water got too hot for Bob and Sam. They tried to swim away, but it was too late. The hot water hurt them, and they could not swim anymore. + +The moral of the story is to be careful when playing in new places. Sometimes, things that seem fun can be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a sad mosquito named Mo. Mo felt sad because he had no friends. He would fly around all day and watch other bugs play together. Mo wished he could join them, but they were scared of him. + +One day, Mo met a little bug named Bee. Mo told Bee, "I am sad because I have no friends." Bee looked at Mo and said, "I will be your friend if you promise not to bite." Mo smiled and said, "I promise!" + +Mo and Bee started to play together. They would imagine they were big and strong like the wind. They would race each other and laugh all day. Soon, the other bugs saw how much fun Mo and Bee were having. They wanted to play too. Mo was not sad anymore because he had many friends. +One day, a group of ants went on a march. They wanted to find a new place to live. They marched and marched until they found a big house. + +In the house, they saw a big stove. The stove was warm and the air was mild. The ants thought it was a good place to stay. + +They decided to live near the stove. They were happy in their new home. They played and danced every day. The ants loved their new place by the warm stove. +Once upon a time, in a busy little town, there lived a girl named Lucy. She loved to work and help her family. One day, Lucy found a big stone in her garden. She wanted to do something nice with it. + +Lucy asked her mom, "What can I do with this stone?" Her mom said, "You can make a pretty picture on it and give it to someone who needs a smile." Lucy liked the idea and started to work on the stone. + +She painted a happy sun and some flowers on the stone. Then, she went to find someone who needed a smile. Lucy found an old woman who looked sad. She gave the stone to the old woman and said, "I made this for you. I hope it makes you happy." + +The old woman smiled and said, "Thank you, Lucy. You have a kind heart." Lucy felt happy that she could help someone. The moral of the story is that even small acts of kindness can bring joy to others. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big library. Many kids went to the library to read books and learn new things. In this library, there was a black cat named Whiskers. Whiskers was very friendly and loved to play with the kids. + +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the library. Tim was feeling sad because he had no friends. He saw Whiskers and asked, "Will you be my friend?" Whiskers looked at Tim and replied with a soft "meow." Tim was very happy to have a new friend. + +Tim and Whiskers spent all day playing and reading books together. The other kids in the library saw how much fun they were having and wanted to join them. Soon, Tim made many new friends, and they all learned the importance of being kind and friendly to others. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. The village was a very peaceful place, and everyone was happy. + +One day, a new kid came to the village. His name was Max. Max was different from the other kids. He would always complain about everything. "I don't like this game!" he would say, or "This food is not good!" His complaining made the other kids feel sad. + +Tim wanted to help Max feel happy, so he said, "Max, come play with us! We have an amazing game you will like." Max agreed to play the game with Tim and his friends. But soon, Max started to complain again. "This game is too hard!" he said. + +The other kids tried to make Max feel better, but nothing worked. Max's complaining made it hard for everyone to have peace and fun. The kids soon stopped playing with Max, and the village was not a happy place anymore. And so, the story ends with a sad village, all because of Max's complaining. +One day, a little boy named Tim was nervous. He wanted to play a game with his friends, but he was shy. Tim sat on a big cushion in his room and thought about what to do. + +Tim's mom came into the room and saw him sitting on the cushion. She had an idea. She gave Tim a jacket with a zipper. "Zip the jacket up and down," she said. "It will help you feel better." + +Tim tried it. He zipped the jacket up and down, up and down. It was fun! He started to feel less nervous. He put on his jacket and went outside to play with his friends. They had a great time, and Tim was happy he tried something new. +Once upon a time, there was a fast car. The car loved to speed on the road. It went very fast, like a bird in the sky. The car was red and shiny. + +One day, the car saw a place with many trees and water. It was an oasis. The car wanted to go there. It went fast towards the oasis. The car saw thick trees and pretty flowers. The car was happy. + +The car played with its friends in the oasis. They ran and raced together. They had fun all day. When the sun went down, they all went home. The car was tired but happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy who lived with her elderly grandma. They lived in a small house near a big open field. Lucy loved to play in the field, but her grandma told her to be careful because it could seem dangerous. + +One sunny day, Lucy was playing in the open field when she saw a big, angry dog. The dog seemed very mad and it scared Lucy. She didn't know what to do! She wanted to run back to her grandma, but the dog was in her way. + +Lucy thought fast and picked up a stick. She threw the stick far away and the dog ran after it. Lucy ran back to her grandma's house as fast as she could. When she got home, she told her grandma about the dog. Her grandma hugged her and said she was brave. From that day on, Lucy and her grandma were more careful when playing in the open field. +One day, a big tree and a small tree stood next to each other. The big tree was very useful. It gave shade to the animals and birds. The small tree was not very useful yet. It was too small to give shade. + +The big tree said to the small tree, "You are not useful. I am big and strong. I can help birds and animals." The small tree felt sad. It wanted to be useful too. The wind heard the trees talk and whispered to the small tree, "Don't worry. One day, you will be useful too." + +One hot day, the sun was very strong. The big tree's leaves fell to the ground. The animals and birds had no shade. They were very hot. The small tree saw this and wanted to help. It tried very hard to grow big and strong. The wind helped the small tree by blowing its seeds to a better place. + +The small tree grew bigger and bigger. Soon, it was big enough to give shade to the animals and birds. They were happy and thanked the small tree. The big tree said, "I am sorry for what I said. You are very useful too." + +The moral value of the story is that everyone can be useful, no matter how small they are. The small tree just needed some time and help to grow. The wind's whisper was a setup for the small tree to become useful in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He liked to look at the sky and see the stars. One day, Tom had a big dream. He wanted to get a planet for himself. + +Tom asked his friend, the strong ant, to help him. The ant knew where to find a heavy planet. They went on a long walk to find it. It was round and blue, just like the Earth. Tom and the ant tried to pick it up, but it was very heavy. They needed more help. + +They asked their friends, the birds, to help them. The birds were happy to help. They all worked together to lift the heavy planet. Tom was so happy to have his own planet. He thanked his friends and promised to share it with them. And they all played together on the new planet every day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived an adventurous boy named Tim. Tim loved to explore and play outside. One day, he saw a barber shop and wanted to go inside. The barber was cutting hair and making people look nice. + +Tim thought it would be fun to borrow the barber's scissors and cut his own hair. He took the scissors when the barber was not looking. Tim started to cut his hair, but it was not easy. His hair looked funny and not nice at all. + +The barber saw Tim and knew what had happened. He fixed Tim's hair and told him that it is not good to borrow things without asking. Tim learned that it is better to ask for help when you need it, and to always be kind and honest with others. +Once upon a time, there was a swamp. In the swamp, there lived an elderly frog named Mr. Froggy. Mr. Froggy was very old but still loved to play. + +One sunny day, a little boy named Tim came to the swamp. He saw Mr. Froggy and said, "Hi, Mr. Froggy! Do you want to play with me?" Mr. Froggy was happy and said, "Yes, Tim! Let's play!" + +Tim and Mr. Froggy played a fun game. They would grab sticks and throw them into the swamp. Then, they would watch the sticks float away. They laughed and played all day long. +One day, a little girl named Lily found a ticket on the ground. She picked it up and looked at it. It was a ticket for a fun fair. Lily was very happy and thoughtful. She wanted to share her ticket with her best friend, Sam. + +Lily went to Sam's house and showed him the ticket. "Look, Sam! I found a ticket for the fun fair. Let's go together!" Sam was very excited too. They held hands and walked to the fun fair. + +When they got there, they saw a little boy crying. Lily and Sam went to him and asked, "Why are you crying?" The boy said, "I lost my ticket and now I can't go to the fun fair." Lily and Sam looked at each other and knew what to do. They gave the boy their ticket and said, "You can have our ticket. We can all go together!" The boy stopped crying and smiled. They all went to the fun fair and had a great time. +Ben and Mia are playing with their toys in the living room. They have many toys, but their favorite is the big box. They like to pretend that the box is a spaceship, a castle, or a cave. They use tape to stick things on the box and make it look different. + +"Look, Mia, I made a window for our spaceship!" Ben says, showing her a hole he cut in the box. He tapes a piece of plastic over the hole. + +"Wow, Ben, that's cool!" Mia says. "Can I make a door for our spaceship?" + +"Sure, Mia, you can make a door. But be careful with the scissors. They are sharp and can hurt you." Ben says, handing her the scissors and some tape. + +Mia nods and starts to cut a flap in the box. She tapes the flap to the side of the box, so it can open and close. She is very happy with her door. + +"Look, Ben, I made a door for our spaceship!" Mia says, opening and closing the flap. + +"Wow, Mia, that's awesome!" Ben says. "Now we can go inside our spaceship and fly to the moon!" + +Ben and Mia crawl inside the box and close the flap. They pretend to push buttons and make noises like a spaceship. They feel safe and happy in their box. They have a lot of fun with their toys, but the best toy is the box. The box can be anything they want. The box includes their imagination. +Tom and Lily are playing in the garden. They have a big box of toys. They like to pretend they are heroes and villains. Tom picks up a stick. He says it is his weapon. He runs after Lily and tries to hit her with the stick. + +Lily does not like this game. She says the stick is not a toy, it is a weapon. She says weapons are bad and hurt people. She runs away from Tom and hides behind a tree. She is scared and sad. + +Tom sees that Lily is not having fun. He feels sorry for her. He puts down the stick and goes to find her. He says he is sorry for using the stick as a weapon. He says he wants to play a different game. He asks her what she likes to play. + +Lily comes out from behind the tree. She says she likes to play with dolls and teddy bears. She says they are soft and comfortable. She says they are her friends and they do not hurt anyone. She shows Tom her favorite doll and teddy bear. + +Tom says he likes dolls and teddy bears too. He says they are nice and cozy. He says they can be heroes and villains with them, but in a gentle way. He picks up a doll and a teddy bear and gives them to Lily. They hug and smile. They go to the big box of toys and find more dolls and teddy bears. They play together happily. They are friends. +Tom is a boy who likes to sing. He wants to be a famous singer when he grows up. He has a tutor who teaches him how to sing better. Her name is Miss Lee. + +One day, Tom and Miss Lee go to a big park. There are many people and animals in the park. Tom sees a big stage with a microphone. He wants to sing on the stage. + +"Miss Lee, can I sing on the stage?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, Tom, but you have to wait for your turn. There are other singers who want to sing too." Miss Lee says. + +Tom waits for his turn. He watches the other singers. Some are good, some are not. He thinks he can sing better than them. + +Finally, it is Tom's turn. He goes on the stage. He holds the microphone. He looks at the people and the animals. He feels nervous. + +"Hello, everyone. My name is Tom. I am going to sing a song for you. I hope you like it." Tom says. + +He starts to sing. He sings loud and clear. He sings with his heart. He sings a happy song. + +The people and the animals listen to Tom. They like his song. They clap and cheer for him. Tom feels happy. + +"Wow, Tom, you are amazing. You are a famous singer now." Miss Lee says. + +"Thank you, Miss Lee. You are the best tutor ever." Tom says. + +They hug and smile. They are proud of Tom. Tom is proud of himself. He loves to sing. +Lena was a lively girl who liked to play with her toys and sing songs. She had a big fish tank in her room, where she kept many colorful fish. She loved to watch them swim and feed them every day. + +One day, she noticed that one of her fish was not moving. It was lying on the bottom of the tank, with its eyes closed and its scales dull. Lena felt very sad and ran to her mom. + +"Mom, mom, my fish is sick! He won't swim or eat or look at me!" she cried. + +Her mom came to her room and looked at the fish. She hugged Lena and said, "I'm sorry, honey, but your fish is not sick. He is dead. That means he can't live anymore. He was very old and had a good life with you, but now he is gone." + +Lena did not understand. She wanted her fish to live and play with her. She wept and wept, and said, "No, no, he is not dead! He is just sleeping! Please wake him up, mom, please!" + +Her mom shook her head and said, "We can't wake him up, honey. He is not sleeping. He is dead. But we can do something to say goodbye to him. We can bury him in the garden and plant a flower on his grave. Then he can be with the earth and the sun and the rain, and the flower can grow and be beautiful. Would you like that?" + +Lena nodded, still weeping. She took her fish out of the tank and wrapped him in a soft cloth. She followed her mom to the garden, where they dug a small hole and put the fish inside. They covered him with dirt and planted a yellow flower on top. They said a prayer and thanked the fish for being a good friend. + +Lena felt a little better. She kissed the flower and said, "Goodbye, fish. I love you. I will miss you. But I will always remember you." She smiled and wiped her tears. She saw a butterfly flying by and felt a warm breeze. She felt her fish was still with her, in a different way. She ran back to her room, where she still had many lively fish to play with. She knew they would die someday, too, but she also knew she would always love them. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. Anna had a red car and Ben had a blue car. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Ben saw a big wheel on the grass. It was round and shiny and had spokes. He wanted to play with it. He left his blue car and ran to the wheel. He picked it up and tried to turn it. + +"Hey, that's my wheel!" said Tom, who was sitting on a bench nearby. He was older than Anna and Ben and he was not very nice. He had brought the wheel from his home and he did not like to share. "Give it back to me!" + +"No, I want to play with it!" said Ben. He held the wheel tight and did not let go. He thought it was more fun than his blue car. + +Anna saw what was happening and she felt sad. She did not like to see her friend and Tom fight. She wanted them to be happy and play together. She had an idea. She took her red car and went to Tom. + +"Hi, Tom," she said. "Do you want to play with my red car? It is very fast and has a horn. You can make noises and pretend you are driving. It is very fun." + +Tom looked at the red car and he felt curious. He liked fast cars and horns. He thought it might be more fun than his wheel. He nodded and said, "OK, I will play with your red car. But you have to give me the wheel first." + +Anna smiled and said, "OK, I will give you the wheel. But you have to share it with Ben. He likes it too. And maybe we can all play together. It is more fun when we share and are kind." + +Tom thought about it and he agreed. He gave the wheel to Anna and she gave it to Ben. Then, he took the red car and made noises and pretended he was driving. Ben turned the wheel and pretended he was riding a bike. Anna played with the blue car and pretended she was a police officer. They all had a lot of fun. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. It is better to be kind and play together than to be greedy and fight. Everyone can have fun when they share and are kind. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big rainbow in the sky. They want to find the end of the rainbow. They think there is a pot of gold there. + +"Let's go and search for the gold!" Anna says. + +"OK, but we have to be back by noon. That's when mom will come to pick us up." Ben says. + +They run across the grass, following the rainbow. They see many flowers, birds and bugs on the way. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +They reach a hill and climb up. They see the rainbow is very close. They are very excited. + +"Look, there it is!" Anna shouts. + +She points to a shiny object under a tree. They run towards it. They think it is the pot of gold. + +But when they get there, they see it is not gold. It is a metal can. It is empty and rusty. + +"Oh, no. It's not gold. It's just a can." Ben says. + +He feels sad and disappointed. + +Anna looks at the can. She sees something inside. She reaches in and pulls it out. + +"Look, Ben. It's not just a can. It's a lucky can." She says. + +She shows him what she found. It is a necklace with a heart pendant. It sparkles in the sun. + +"It's so pretty. Where did it come from?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone left it here. Maybe it's a gift from the rainbow." Anna says. + +She puts the necklace around her neck. She smiles. + +"Maybe we didn't find the gold, but we found something better. We found a lucky necklace. And we still have each other. We are lucky friends." She says. + +She hugs Ben. He hugs her back. + +They look at the sky. The rainbow is still there. It is bright and beautiful. + +They hear a car horn. It is mom. She has come to pick them up. + +They run down the hill, holding hands. They wave to the rainbow. + +"Bye, rainbow. Thank you for the lucky necklace. And thank you for the fun." They say. + +They get in the car. Mom drives them home. + +They are happy. They are lucky. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that looked very fun. Lily wanted to go first, but Ben said no. He was naughty and pushed Lily away. He ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. + +"Ben, that is not nice!" Lily shouted. "You should share and wait for your turn!" + +But Ben did not listen. He was too excited to slide down. He did not see that the slide was wet and slippery. He sat on the slide and let go of the ladder. He thought he would go very fast and have a lot of fun. + +But he was wrong. He slid too fast and lost his balance. He could not hold on to the slide. He flew off the slide and landed on the ground. He felt a big pain in his arm and his leg. He started to cry very loud. + +Lily heard Ben's cry and ran to him. She saw that he was hurt and felt sorry for him. She helped him get up and hugged him. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" she asked. + +Ben nodded, but he was still crying. He looked at his arm and his leg and saw that they were bleeding. He was scared and sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "I was naughty and did not share. I should have let you go first. Now I have a fall and it hurts a lot." + +Lily smiled and kissed his cheek. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. But you should be more careful and kind next time. Sharing is good and fun. And slides are not toys. They can be dangerous if you are not careful." + +Ben nodded again. He learned his lesson. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. I love you." + +Lily said, "I love you too, Ben. Come on, let's go to Mommy. She will take care of your fall and make you feel better." + +They held hands and walked to their Mommy, who was waiting for them. She saw that Ben was hurt and took him to the nurse. She cleaned his wound and put a bandage on it. She gave him a hug and a kiss and said, "You are brave, Ben. But you should be more careful and kind next time. And you should listen to your sister. She is smart and sweet." + +Ben said, "I know, Mommy. I'm sorry. I will be more careful and kind next time. And I will listen to Lily. She is smart and sweet." + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's good, Ben. I'm proud of you. And I'm proud of Lily too. She is a good sister and a good friend. She helped you and forgave you. She is very loving and generous." + +Lily said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love you and Ben very much." + +Mommy said, "I love you too, Lily and Ben. You are my precious twins. Now, let's go home and have some cookies and milk. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Ben said, "That sounds great, Mommy!" + +They hugged Mommy and went home. They had some cookies and milk and played together. They were happy and grateful. They learned to share and be kind. And they never pushed each other again. The end. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their mom. They saw a lady with a big hat and a long dress. She looked weird to them. + +"Mom, why does that lady look so weird?" Lily asked. + +Mom smiled and said, "She is not weird, she is different. She likes to dress like that. It makes her happy." + +Lily and Tom nodded, but they still felt curious. They wanted to see the lady's hat and dress up close. + +They ran towards the lady, but they did not see the fire. The lady was having a picnic and she had a small grill. She was cooking some food on it. + +"Watch out, kids!" the lady shouted. "You will burn yourself!" + +But it was too late. Lily and Tom bumped into the grill and knocked it over. The fire spread to the lady's dress and hat. They caught fire too. + +"Help! Help!" the lady screamed. She tried to put out the fire, but it was too hot. + +Mom heard the scream and ran to help. She grabbed a blanket and wrapped it around the lady. She put out the fire. + +"Are you okay?" Mom asked the lady. + +The lady was crying and shaking. She had some burns on her skin. She looked at her dress and hat. They were ruined. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," Lily and Tom said. They felt bad for the lady. They did not mean to hurt her. + +"It's okay, it's okay," the lady said. She hugged them. "It was an accident. You did not know. I'm glad you are not hurt." + +Mom called the doctor and the fireman. They came and helped the lady. They gave her some medicine and a bandage. They took her to the hospital. + +Lily and Tom learned a lesson. They learned to be careful with fire. They learned to respect people who are different. They learned to say sorry when they make a mistake. They hoped the lady would be okay. They wanted to be her friend. +Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a little elephant in the park. The elephant was lost and sad. + +"Can we keep him?" Tom asked Sue. "He is so cute and soft." + +Sue nodded. "Yes, let's keep him. We can take him home and give him food and water and toys." + +They took the little elephant by the trunk and walked to Tom's house. They did not see the big sign that said "Zoo" on the park gate. + +Tom's mom was in the kitchen. She was making a cake. She heard a loud noise in the living room. She went to see what it was. + +She saw Tom and Sue and the little elephant. The elephant had knocked over the table and the lamp and the vase. He had eaten the flowers and the books and the sofa. He had made a big mess. + +"Tom! Sue! What have you done?" Tom's mom yelled. "Where did you get that elephant?" + +Tom and Sue looked at each other. They were scared. They did not know what to say. + +The elephant looked at Tom's mom. He was scared too. He did not like the yelling. He wanted to go back to the park. He wanted to find his mom and dad. + +He ran out of the house. He broke the door and the fence and the car. He ran back to the park. He ran back to the zoo. + +Tom and Sue and Tom's mom followed him. They saw the zookeepers and the police and the angry people. They saw the sign that said "Missing Elephant. Reward $10,000." + +They knew they were in big trouble. They wished they had never seen the little elephant. They wished they had never tried to keep him. +Tim was a bald boy who liked to play with cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. He was happy with his cars. + +One day, his cousin Amy came to visit. Amy was a girl who liked to play with dolls. She had many dolls of different clothes and hair. She liked to make them talk and hug on the couch. She was happy with her dolls. + +When Amy saw Tim's cars, she wanted to play with them too. She asked Tim, "Can I play with your cars?" + +Tim said, "No, these are my cars. You have your dolls. Go play with them." + +Amy said, "But I like cars too. They are fun and fast. Please, let me play with one." + +Tim said, "No, you can't. You are a girl. Girls don't play with cars. They play with dolls. Cars are for boys." + +Amy felt sad and angry. She thought Tim was mean and rude. She said, "That's not true. Girls can play with cars too. Cars are for everyone. You are a bad boy. You don't share." + +Tim felt mad and proud. He thought Amy was silly and bossy. He said, "That's not true. Boys can play with cars too. Cars are for boys. You are a bad girl. You don't respect." + +They started to yell and fight. They pulled and pushed each other. They made a big mess on the floor. They hurt each other's feelings and bodies. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see. She saw the mess and the tears. She was not happy. She said, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting?" + +Tim and Amy both tried to explain. They blamed each other for the problem. They said, "He/she started it. He/she is wrong. He/she is mean." + +Their mom said, "Stop it. You are both wrong. You are both mean. You are not being nice to each other. You are not being good cousins. You are not using your heart." + +Tim and Amy looked at their mom. They looked at each other. They felt sorry and ashamed. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We are sorry, cousin." + +Their mom said, "It's okay. I forgive you. But you need to learn to share and respect. You need to learn to play together and have fun. You need to learn to love and care. You need to use your heart." + +She hugged them and kissed them. She said, "I love you both. You are both special and wonderful. You have many things in common and many things different. You can learn from each other and enjoy each other. You can be good friends and good cousins. You can use your heart." + +She gave them a big smile. She said, "Now, why don't you try to play together? I have an idea. Why don't you swap your toys for a while? Tim, you can play with Amy's dolls. Amy, you can play with Tim's cars. I think you will like it. I recommend it." + +Tim and Amy looked at their mom. They looked at their toys. They looked at each other. They felt curious and excited. They said, "Okay, mom. Okay, cousin. Let's try it. Let's swap our toys. Let's play together. Let's use our heart." + +They swapped their toys and started to play. They found out that dolls and cars were both fun and interesting. They learned to share and respect. They learned to play together and have fun. They learned to love and care. They used their heart. + +They were happy with their toys. They were happy with their cousin. They were happy with their heart. +Anna liked to whistle. She whistled when she played, when she ate, and when she went to bed. She whistled loud and happy. She whistled songs and sounds. She whistled to her toys and her mom and dad. + +One day, Anna went to the park with her mom. She saw a big green slide. She wanted to go on it. She ran to the slide and climbed up the steps. She whistled as she went. She was very excited. + +But when she reached the top, she saw a boy sitting on the slide. He was bigger than Anna. He had a mean face. He did not like Anna's whistling. He said, "Stop that noise! You are bothering me! Go away!" + +Anna felt sad and scared. She did not want to go away. She wanted to slide. She said, "Please let me slide. I like to whistle. It makes me happy. You can whistle too. It is fun." + +The boy did not listen. He said, "No! You are clumsy and silly. You cannot whistle. You sound like a bird. A bad bird. A bird that cannot fly. Go away or I will push you!" + +Anna did not know what to do. She did not want to fight. She did not want to cry. She wanted to whistle. She thought of a plan. She said, "OK, I will go away. But first, can you show me how you whistle? You must be very good at it. I want to learn from you." + +The boy felt proud. He thought he was better than Anna. He said, "OK, I will show you. Watch and learn." He opened his mouth and tried to whistle. But he could not. He only made a funny sound. He tried again and again. He could not whistle at all. + +Anna smiled. She said, "You cannot whistle. You sound like a frog. A bad frog. A frog that cannot hop. You are clumsy and silly. I can whistle better than you. Listen!" She whistled loud and happy. She whistled a song. She whistled to the boy and to the slide. + +The boy felt angry and ashamed. He did not like Anna's whistling. He did not like her smile. He tried to push her. But he was clumsy and silly. He slipped and fell. He slid down the slide. He landed on the ground. He hurt his knee. He cried. + +Anna did not cry. She did not push. She slid down the slide. She landed on the ground. She ran to her mom. She whistled as she went. She was very happy. She said, "Mom, I met a boy. He could not whistle. He was mean. But I whistled. I was nice. I had fun." +Ben and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were making tea and cake for their toys. Ben found a brown mug on the table. He filled it with water and put it on a tray. + +"Look, Lily, I have tea for Teddy," he said. + +Lily looked at the mug and frowned. "That's not tea, that's water. And that's not your mug, that's Mommy's mug. She needs it for her coffee." + +Ben did not like it when Lily told him what to do. He said, "I don't care. It's my mug now. And Teddy likes water." + +He picked up the tray and walked to the living room. Lily followed him and tried to take the mug from him. + +"Give it back, Ben. You can't forget Mommy's mug. She will be sad and angry." + +Ben held the mug tight and said, "No, it's mine. Go away, Lily." + +They pulled and pushed the mug until it slipped from their hands and fell on the floor. It broke into pieces and water spilled everywhere. + +They heard Mommy coming. They looked at each other and felt scared. They knew they had done something bad. They wished they had not forgotten Mommy's mug. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. Lily saw a pretty flower. It was red and yellow and had many petals. She wanted to pick it for her mom. + +She ran to the flower and reached for it. But she did not see a big rock in her way. She stumbled over the rock and fell down. She scraped her knee and it hurt. She started to cry. + +Ben heard her cry and ran to her. He saw her knee and felt sorry for her. He wanted to make her feel better. He looked around and saw a button on the ground. It was shiny and blue and had four holes. He picked it up and gave it to Lily. + +"Look, Lily, I found a button for you. It is pretty and shiny. You can make a necklace with it or sew it on your shirt. It will make you happy," he said. + +Lily stopped crying and looked at the button. She liked it very much. She smiled and thanked Ben. She put the button in her pocket and hugged him. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. You made me feel better. I like the button. It is pretty and shiny. I will make a necklace with it and give it to my mom. She will like it too," she said. + +They got up and held hands. They went back to playing in the park. They had fun and forgot about the rock and the scrape. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big hill with many flowers. They want to go up the hill and see the view. + +"Let's go, Ben!" Anna says. "We can lift our feet and climb the hill." + +"OK, Anna!" Ben says. "But be careful. There are some rocks and sticks on the way." + +They start to climb the hill. They lift their feet over the rocks and sticks. They see many colors and smells from the flowers. They are happy and excited. + +They reach the top of the hill. They see the park, the trees, the sky, and the birds. They see a big rainbow in the sky. It is incredible! + +"Wow, Anna! Look at the rainbow!" Ben says. "It is so beautiful! It has many colors!" + +"Yes, Ben! It is incredible!" Anna says. "Do you know how a rainbow is made?" + +"No, Anna. How is a rainbow made?" Ben asks. + +Anna thinks for a moment. She remembers what her mom told her. + +"A rainbow is made when the sun and the rain mix together," Anna says. "The sun is like a big light. The rain is like many drops of water. The light and the water make the colors." + +"That is amazing, Anna!" Ben says. "You are very smart!" + +"Thank you, Ben!" Anna says. "You are very kind!" + +They hug each other and smile. They enjoy the view and the rainbow. They are happy and proud. They have lifted their feet and climbed the hill. They have seen something incredible. They have learned something new. They have had a wonderful day. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big hill with a hole in it. "Look, a cave!" Tom said. "Let's go inside and explore!" Lily said. They ran to the hill and crawled into the hole. + +It was dark and cold inside the cave. They used a flashlight to see. They saw many rocks and bugs. They also saw some shiny things. "Wow, look at these!" Tom said. He picked up a shiny thing. It was a coin. "Maybe there is treasure in here!" Lily said. She picked up another coin. + +They decided to count how many coins they had. "I have one, two, three, four, five coins!" Tom said. "I have one, two, three, four, five, six coins!" Lily said. "You have more than me!" Tom said. "No, we have the same!" Lily said. "How?" Tom asked. Lily showed him. She had two small coins that looked like one big coin. "See, they are the same!" Lily said. + +They were happy with their coins. They put them in their pockets. They decided to leave the cave and go back to the park. They crawled out of the hole and ran to the slide. They saw a man selling ice cream. "Can we have some ice cream, please?" they asked. The man smiled and gave them each a cone. They paid with their coins. The ice cream was delicious. They licked and smiled. They had a fun day. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw many flowers of different colors. Lily liked the pink ones and Tom liked the yellow ones. They picked some flowers and smelled them. + +"Look, this flower is weird!" Tom said. He showed Lily a flower that had purple and green stripes. "It smells funny too!" + +"Maybe it is a magic flower!" Lily said. She wanted to touch it, but Tom stopped her. + +"No, don't touch it! Maybe it is bad for us. Maybe it can bite or sting!" Tom said. He was scared of the weird flower. + +"I want to see if it is magic. Maybe it can make a wish come true!" Lily said. She was curious about the weird flower. She reached for it again, but Tom pulled her back. + +"No, Lily, don't! It is too dangerous!" Tom said. He tried to throw the weird flower away, but it was too late. The weird flower opened its mouth and ate Tom's hand! + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom screamed. He felt a lot of pain. He saw blood and teeth marks on his hand. He dropped the weird flower and ran to the house. + +"Help, help, help!" Tom cried. He looked for his mom and dad. He wanted them to make his hand better. + +Lily was shocked. She saw Tom's hand and the weird flower. She felt sorry for Tom. She wished she had listened to him. She threw the weird flower away and followed Tom to the house. + +The weird flower was still hungry. It looked for more food. It saw a bird on a tree. It jumped and ate the bird. It saw a cat on the fence. It jumped and ate the cat. It saw a dog on the street. It jumped and ate the dog. It saw a car on the road. It jumped and ate the car. It saw a house on the hill. It jumped and ate the house. It saw a town on the map. It jumped and ate the town. It saw a world on the globe. It jumped and ate the world. + +The end. +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were kings and queens of a hidden palace. They used sticks, stones and leaves to make their palace behind a big bush. + +"Look, Sara, I made a crown for you!" Ben said, giving her a circle of flowers. "You are the queen of the hidden palace!" + +"Thank you, Ben, you are the king!" Sara said, putting the crown on her head. "But we need something else for our palace. We need a flag!" + +"A flag? What is a flag?" Ben asked. + +"A flag is a piece of cloth with a picture or a color on it. It shows who lives in the palace. We can make one with this old scarf and some paint!" Sara said, pointing to a scarf that was hanging on the clothesline. + +"Okay, let's do it!" Ben said, excited. They took the scarf and some paint and started to decorate it. They painted a big sun and a moon and some stars on the scarf. They thought it looked very pretty. + +They tied the scarf to a long stick and planted it in the ground next to their palace. They stood back and admired their work. + +"Wow, our flag is beautiful!" Sara said. "Now everyone will know that this is our hidden palace!" + +"Yes, and no one can find us here!" Ben said. "We are the best kings and queens ever!" + +They hugged each other and went inside their palace to have a tea party. They were very happy. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big kite that they flew in the sky. The kite was red and yellow and had a long tail. They loved to watch it soar and dance in the wind. + +One day, a mean boy came to the park. He saw Sara and Ben's kite and wanted it for himself. He ran up to them and tried to grab the kite. Sara and Ben held on tight and said, "No, this is our kite! Go away!" + +The mean boy was bigger and stronger than Sara and Ben. He pulled hard and made them fall. He laughed and ran away with the kite. Sara and Ben were sad and angry. They wanted their kite back. + +They saw the mean boy run to a big tree. He tried to hide the kite behind the tree. But he did not see a smart squirrel who lived in the tree. The squirrel saw the kite and liked it too. He thought it was a big leaf. He jumped on the kite and bit the string. The string broke and the kite flew away in the wind. + +The mean boy was shocked and mad. He yelled at the squirrel and tried to catch the kite. But the kite was too fast and too high. It flew over the park and out of sight. The squirrel chattered and ran back to his nest. + +Sara and Ben saw what happened. They smiled and clapped. They thanked the squirrel for protecting their kite. They decided to make a new kite and share it with the squirrel. They were happy and proud. They learned that the wind can be a friend and that smart animals can help. +Tom and Mia are twins. They live in a big house near the sea. One day, a hurricane comes. The wind is very loud and strong. It breaks the windows and the doors. The rain is very wet and cold. + +Tom and Mia are scared. They run to their mom and dad. Mom and dad hug them and say, "Don't worry, we are safe. We have food and water and flashlights. The hurricane will go away soon." + +But Tom and Mia are not happy. They complain a lot. They say, "We are bored. We want to play. We want to watch TV. We want to go outside. We don't like the hurricane." + +Mom and dad try to make them feel better. They say, "We can play games. We can read books. We can sing songs. We can tell stories. We can have fun inside. We love you very much." + +Tom and Mia think for a while. They look at each other. They say, "OK, we will try. We love you too. But we hope the hurricane goes away fast. We want to see the sun and the sky and the sea again. We want to see our friends and our toys again. We want to have our open house again." +Lily and Ben were playing in the bathroom. They saw a shiny thing on the sink. It was a razor. Lily wanted to touch it. + +"Look, Ben, a shiny thing!" Lily said. + +"No, Lily, don't touch it!" Ben said. "It is not a toy. It can hurt you." + +But Lily did not listen. She reached for the razor. She cut her finger. She cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily said. "It hurts!" + +Ben ran to get Mom. Mom came fast. She saw the blood. She saw the razor. She was angry and worried. + +"Lily, what did you do?" Mom said. "Why did you touch the razor?" + +"I wanted to see the shiny thing," Lily said. + +Mom took Lily to the sink. She washed the cut. She put a band-aid on it. She hugged Lily. + +"Lily, you have to answer me when I talk to you," Mom said. "You have to listen to Ben. He was trying to help you. The razor is not a toy. It is for grown-ups. It can cut you. You have to be careful." + +Lily nodded. She was sorry. She said sorry to Mom. She said sorry to Ben. She learned her lesson. She did not touch the razor again. +Tom and Mia were twins who liked to explore. One day, they saw a big mountain far away. They wanted to go there and see what was on top. + +"Let's go to the mountain, Tom!" Mia said. "Maybe we can find some animals or flowers or rocks." + +"OK, Mia, but we have to be careful. The mountain is very high and steep. We need to bring some water and snacks and a map." Tom said. He was a wise boy who always planned ahead. + +They packed their backpacks and told their mom where they were going. She said they could go, but they had to be back before dark. They said yes and hugged her. Then they started to walk to the mountain. + +It was a long and hard walk, but they saw many things on the way. They saw birds and bugs and trees and streams. They stopped to rest and eat and drink. They also looked at the map to see where they were. + +"Look, Tom, we are almost there!" Mia said, pointing at the mountain. "It looks so big and beautiful. I wonder what is on top." + +"Me too, Mia. But we have to hurry. The sun is going down soon. We don't want to get lost in the dark." Tom said, checking his watch. + +They walked faster and faster, until they reached the foot of the mountain. They saw a path that went up. They followed it, but it was very steep and rocky. They had to climb and jump and crawl. They got tired and dirty and thirsty. + +"Tom, I'm scared. The mountain is too high and hard. I want to go back." Mia said, crying. + +"Don't cry, Mia. We can do it. We are almost there. Just a little more. You are brave and strong." Tom said, holding her hand. + +They kept going, until they saw something on top. It was a big house made of wood and stone. It had a door and windows and a chimney. It looked cozy and warm. + +"Wow, Tom, look at that house. Who lives there?" Mia said, wiping her tears. + +"I don't know, Mia. Maybe someone nice and friendly. Maybe they can help us. Let's go and see." Tom said, knocking on the door. + +The door opened and a man came out. He was old and tall and had a long beard. He wore a hat and a coat and boots. He looked at them with a smile. + +"Hello, children. Who are you and what are you doing here?" He said, in a kind voice. + +"Hello, sir. We are Tom and Mia. We are twins who like to explore. We came to see the mountain and we found your house. We are sorry to bother you, but we need some help. We are lost and tired and hungry and thirsty. Can you help us, please?" Tom said, in a polite voice. + +"Of course, I can help you, Tom and Mia. You are very brave and curious to come to the mountain. But you are also very lucky to find me. I am the mountain man. I live here alone and I know everything about the mountain. Come in, come in. I have some food and water and a fire for you. You can rest and warm up and tell me your story." The mountain man said, in a friendly voice. + +He invited them in and gave them some soup and bread and milk. He also gave them some blankets and pillows. He sat with them by the fire and listened to their story. He nodded and smiled and asked them questions. + +"You are very wise, Tom, to bring a map and a watch and to be careful. You are a good brother to Mia. And you are very sweet, Mia, to want to see the animals and flowers and rocks. You are a good sister to Tom. You are both very good children. I like you very much." The mountain man said, in a gentle voice. + +He then told them some stories about the mountain. He told them about the animals and flowers and rocks that lived there. He told them about the seasons and the weather and the stars that changed there. He told them about the secrets and the wonders and the magic that happened there. He made them laugh and gasp and dream. + +They liked the mountain man very much. He was very nice and funny and smart. He was like a grandpa to them. They wanted to stay with him, but they also wanted to go back to their mom. They missed her and they knew she missed them. + +"Mountain man, we like you very much. You are very nice and funny and smart. You are like a grandpa to us. Can we stay with you?" Mia said, in a hopeful voice. + +"Mountain man, we like you very much. You are very nice and funny and smart. +Lila was a princess who lived in a big castle. She liked to play with her dolls and her dog, Rex. One day, she heard a loud noise outside. She ran to the window and saw a big dragon. The dragon was red and had sharp teeth and claws. It was breathing fire and smoke. + +Lila was scared. She trembled and hugged Rex. Rex was a brave dog. He barked and growled at the dragon. He wanted to protect Lila. He was alert and ready to fight. + +"Rex, no!" Lila cried. "The dragon is too big and strong. You can't fight it alone. We have to hide." + +Lila and Rex ran to the closet and closed the door. They hoped the dragon would not find them. They heard the dragon roar and smash things. They prayed for help. + +Soon, they heard another noise. It was Lila's father, the king. He had a sword and a shield. He was riding a white horse. He had come to save Lila and Rex. He was brave and strong. + +"Go away, dragon!" the king shouted. "You are not welcome here. This is my castle and my daughter. Leave now or face my wrath." + +The dragon snarled and spat fire. It did not want to leave. It wanted to eat Lila and Rex. It charged at the king and his horse. + +The king and the dragon fought. It was a fierce battle. The king swung his sword and hit the dragon's tail. The dragon bit the king's shield and scratched his arm. The king and the dragon were both hurt. + +But the king did not give up. He loved Lila and Rex. He wanted to save them. He saw a weak spot on the dragon's neck. He aimed his sword and stabbed the dragon. The dragon screamed and fell. It was dead. + +The king had won. He was a hero. He got off his horse and ran to the closet. He opened the door and saw Lila and Rex. They were safe and sound. + +"Lila, Rex, are you okay?" the king asked. + +"Yes, daddy, we are okay," Lila said. "You saved us. You are the best daddy ever." + +Rex wagged his tail and licked the king's face. He was happy and grateful. + +The king hugged Lila and Rex. He was proud and relieved. + +"I love you, Lila. I love you, Rex. You are my precious ones. Nothing will ever harm you. I will always protect you." + +Lila and Rex smiled and cuddled with the king. They felt safe and loved. They were a happy family. +Sara and Tom like to play yoga. They have a mat and a book with pictures of poses. They try to copy the poses and have fun. Sometimes they measure how long they can stay in a pose. Sara can stay longer than Tom. + +One day, they find a new pose in the book. It is called the bridge. They have to lie on their backs and lift their hips and feet. Sara tries it first. She lifts her hips and feet and makes a bridge. She feels strong and happy. She says to Tom, "Look at me! I am a bridge! Can you do it?" + +Tom tries to do the bridge. He lies on his back and lifts his hips and feet. But he feels wobbly and scared. He does not like the bridge. He says to Sara, "I don't want to do this. It is hard and scary. Let's do another pose." + +Sara is stubborn. She likes the bridge. She wants Tom to do it too. She says to Tom, "No, you have to do it. It is fun and good for you. Don't be a baby. Try again." + +Tom is sad and angry. He does not like Sara's words. He does not want to try again. He says to Sara, "No, you are mean. I don't want to play with you. Go away." + +Sara does not go away. She stays on the mat and does the bridge. She does not care about Tom. She thinks he is silly and weak. She says to herself, "I am the best at yoga. I can do any pose. I don't need Tom." + +But Sara is wrong. She does not know that the bridge is a hard pose. She does not know that she has to be careful and breathe. She does not know that she can hurt herself. She stays in the bridge too long. She does not listen to her body. She does not hear a crack. + +Suddenly, Sara feels a pain in her back. She cries out loud. She falls down on the mat. She cannot move. She is scared and sorry. She wants Tom to help her. She calls his name. + +But Tom does not hear her. He is in another room. He is playing with his toys. He is happy and safe. He does not want to play with Sara. He does not want to do yoga. He does not want to be a bridge. He does not care about Sara. +Anna likes to write poems. She writes them on paper with her crayons. She writes about her cat, her mom, her dad, and her toys. She likes to read them to her cat, who purrs and rubs her head. + +One day, Anna wants to show her poems to her mom and dad. She puts them in a folder and runs to the living room. But she trips on the rug and falls. The folder flies out of her hands and the papers scatter all over the floor. + +"Oh no!" Anna cries. "My poems!" + +Her mom and dad hear her and come to help. They see the papers with Anna's poems and smile. + +"Are these your poems, Anna?" her mom asks. + +"Yes, they are. I wrote them for you and dad. But they are all messed up now." Anna says. + +"Don't worry, sweetie. We can pick them up and read them. We are very proud of you for writing poems. You are very creative." her dad says. + +He picks up a paper and reads one of Anna's poems. It says: + +My cat is soft and gray +She likes to sleep and play +She is my best friend +I love her to the end + +"That's a lovely poem, Anna. Your cat must be very happy to have you." her dad says. + +"Thank you, dad. Do you want to read another one?" Anna asks. + +"Of course. Let's see what else you wrote." her mom says. + +She picks up another paper and reads another of Anna's poems. It says: + +My mom is kind and smart +She has a big heart +She makes me laugh and hug +She is my favorite bug + +"That's a sweet poem, Anna. You are my favorite bug too." her mom says. + +"Thank you, mom. I have more poems. Do you want to read them all?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, we do. We want to hear all your poems. You are a great poet, Anna." her mom and dad say. + +They sit on the floor with Anna and her cat and read all her poems. They clap and cheer for each one. Anna feels happy and proud. She loves her poems and her family. She thinks writing poems is fun. She decides to write more poems tomorrow. +Sam and Tom were brothers who liked to play in the woods. They found a big pile of lumber that someone left behind. They decided to build a fort with the lumber. + +"Let's mark the lumber with our names, so no one else can take it," Sam said. He picked up a stick and wrote "Sam" on a piece of lumber. + +"Good idea," Tom said. He wrote "Tom" on another piece. They marked all the lumber they could find. + +They started to stack the lumber to make walls and a roof. They worked hard and had fun. They did not see the man who owned the lumber walking towards them. + +The man was not happy when he saw what the boys had done. He shouted at them and told them to leave. He said they had ruined his lumber and he needed it for his house. + +Sam and Tom were scared and sorry. They did not know the lumber belonged to someone. They ran away from the fort and the man. + +They met their mother on the way home. She asked them what they had done in the woods. They told her the truth. She was not angry, but she said they had to learn to be humble and respectful. + +She took them back to the woods and made them apologize to the man. The man was still angry, but he accepted their apology. He said they could help him carry the lumber to his house. + +Sam and Tom learned their lesson. They helped the man and became friends with him. They never marked lumber that was not theirs again. +Anna and Ben were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles. But sometimes they also liked to knock them down and make a big mess. + +"Look at my tower, Anna!" Ben said. "It is so tall and strong!" + +"It is nice, Ben," Anna said. "But I can make a better one. Watch me!" + +Anna took some blocks and started to build her own tower. She made it higher and higher, until it reached the ceiling. She was very proud of her work. + +"That is incredible, Anna!" Ben said. "How did you do that?" + +"I just used a lot of blocks," Anna said. "And I was very careful." + +But then, their mom came into the living room. She saw the blocks all over the floor and the couch and the table. She was not happy.