diff --git "a/TinyStories_1424.txt" "b/TinyStories_1424.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1424.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +He then grabbed a shovel to start digging a grave. After a few minutes, he had made a large enough hole and carefully lowered the bird's body into it. Then he filled up the hole with dirt and lifted a small stone over it. Caleb knew it was a special stone and wanted to make sure the bird was remembered. + +Caleb said a few words to the bird and said goodbye. He felt a little sad and heavier than before. The bird was now gone but at least it was given a proper burial which made Caleb feel better. He looked up at the sky and said a silent thank you. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was walking in a park and it was cold. He stopped and looked around. Then he saw something big and strange. It was bright and had millions of eyes! It was glittering and his feet felt like they had frozen. + +The little boy started to shake and he wanted to cry. But he was brave and he took a step closer to the strange thing. It was a beautiful sculpture and it sparkled in the cold winter sun. He touched the icy sculpture and it felt cold. + +The little boy smiled and he ran around. He felt free and happy. From that day forward, every time he felt scared or worried, he would think of the beautiful cold sculpture and its millions of eyes. He knew he could always be brave. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly boy named Bob. He had a pond in his backyard, and he loved to play there. + +One day, Bob wanted to make a special toy out of the pond. So he grabbed his toy saw and said, "I will cut some of these rocks in the pond, and make a toy boat!" He was so excited to start. + +Bob started to cut the rocks in the pond. He worked really hard, and every now and then he would shout, "I'm doing it!" + +Finally, after a few hours of hard work, Bob had finished. He looked at his toy boat and shouted, "Look at my boat! It's so jolly!" + +Bob was so excited to show his mom his toy boat. He ran back to the house and said, "Mom! Come see what I made in the pond!" + +His mom was very proud of Bob. She smiled and said, "That looks great, Bob! You did a very good job!" + +From then on, Bob and his friends would spend hours playing with their boats in the pond. And they always had such jolly times together! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. One day, Daisy wanted to go for a walk and see if she could find nice treasures. She looked around, and eventually she found a sparkling jewel. + +“Ooh, Wow!†Daisy said. She was so excited that she wanted to play with it right away. But Daisy was too weak to manage the jewel, so she decided to take it home. + +At home, Daisy asked her mom what she should do with the jewel. Her mom said “Daisy, you can keep the jewel if you promise to manage it carefully. If you take good care of it, it will stay pretty and shiny forever.†+ +Daisy promised her mom she would manage the jewel carefully. She put the jewel in a special box, so she wouldn't accidentally break it. Whenever she felt like playing with it, she took it out of the box and put it back in after she was done. + +The moral of the story is that we should always manage the things we care about with great care, so that they will stay in good condition forever. +A small furry kitten was walking around happily when it saw a big building. It was so excited that it started to run. The kitten mewed and asked its mom, "What is that building?". + +Mom smiled and said, "That is a library, which is a place filled with books". + +The kitten's eyes lit up with joy. "Can I go inside?" it asked. + +Mom nodded. "Yes you can! But remember not to make too much noise". + +The kitten was so excited that it ran into the building. It was met with lots of wonderful books, and even chairs and tables. The kitten quickly picked out a book about cats and sat down to read it. + +For the rest of the afternoon, the little furry kitten happily read all about various cats, enjoying the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of the library. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to jog. He got out of bed early in the morning and would jog around the park near his house. He was very happy when he jogged. + +One day, the boy decided to jog along a different path. He found a tube and he sailed on it all the way down the river. It was very peaceful, until he heard a harsh sound. + +The boy was scared and stopped his tube. He looked around to see what it was. A long way off, he could see a mean lion. The lion was roaring and it was very loud. + +The little boy was frightened and started to paddle away. He went as fast as he could and the tube started to rock from side to side. Eventually, the little boy outran the lion and came back safe to the park. + +From then on, he always remembered to stay away from harsh sounds when he was out jogging. +Once upon a time there were two siblings, Peter and Jenny. They both loved playing outdoors. One morning, when Peter and Jenny opened their front door, they saw a magical sight. The grass was blooming with different colors! + +Jenny laughed with amazement, "It looks like a rainbow!". + +Peter, who was the more intelligent of the two, replied, "The warm sun has made the grass bloom. It is so beautiful!" + +The siblings ran out and played in the colorful grass for the rest of the day. Everywhere they ran, the grass bloomed brighter. + +That night, the stars shone brightly and the grass was still blooming. Peter and Jenny went back inside knowing they had had an incredible day. The blooming grass was a reminder of how magical the world can be. +Once upon a time, in a very cold place, there was an igloo. Inside the igloo lived a naughty little bear called Bill. The igloo was home to Bill and he liked to play in the snow that surrounded the igloo. One day, Bill thought it would be funny to soak the igloo with water. He took some buckets and started to fill them up with snow. He then threw the water on the igloo in an attempt to soak it. + +But the water started to freeze and it made the sides of the igloo very slippery. Bill slid down the side of the igloo and couldn’t get back up again. He shouted and shouted for help but nobody could hear him. He was stuck and very cold. + +Suddenly, a naughty penguin called Pete waddled over and saw what had happened. Pete knew that Bill had been very naughty to do this. He decided to help Bill out and threw snowballs at the igloo until it was warm enough to melt the ice. Then they both pushed and pulled Bill until he got back on top. + +Bill thanked Pete for helping him. He knew he had been naughty and promised never to do it again. From that day on, he always played in the snow like he was meant to. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big flower. It is yellow and red. It smells good. + +"Wow, look at the flower!" Tom says. "It is so pretty!" + +"Yes, it is," Lila agrees. "Can we pick it?" + +Tom shakes his head. "No, we can't. Mom says we should not pick flowers. They are alive. They need water and sun." + +Lila nods. "You are right. Mom says that too. But can we touch it?" + +Tom thinks. "Maybe we can. But we have to be gentle. We don't want to hurt the flower." + +They go closer to the flower. They touch it softly. The petals are smooth and soft. The stem is green and strong. + +"Listen," Lila says. "Do you hear that?" + +Tom listens. He hears a buzzing sound. He sees a bee. The bee is flying around the flower. It is looking for nectar. + +"Look, a bee!" Tom says. "It likes the flower too!" + +"Yes, it does," Lila says. "The bee is graceful. It can fly and land on the flower. It can make honey." + +They watch the bee for a while. They see how it moves from one flower to another. They smile. They are happy. They like the flower and the bee. They are friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to run, jump and swing on the big tree. They were very enthusiastic and happy. They saw a small door in the fence. They wondered what was behind it. + +They ran to the door and tried to open it. It was locked. They saw a key hanging on a nail. Tom reached for the key and put it in the lock. He turned it and heard a click. He pushed the door and it opened. + +They saw a dark and scary place. There were big dogs with sharp teeth and loud barks. There were angry men with sticks and guns. There were no flowers or toys or swings. Tom and Lily were very scared. They wanted to go back to the garden. + +They turned around and ran to the door. But it was closed. They pushed and pushed, but it did not open. They looked for the key, but it was gone. They were trapped in the dark and scary place. They cried and screamed, but no one heard them. They wished they had never opened the door. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a man with a big whip and a red hat. He was making loud noises and cracking his whip at some animals. Tom and Lily were scared and worried. They hid behind a tree and watched. + +"Who is he?" Lily whispered. + +"I don't know. Maybe he is a bad man. He is hurting the animals," Tom said. + +"Why does he do that?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe he wants to make them do tricks. But that is not nice. The animals are scared too," Tom said. + +They saw the man whip a lion, a bear, and a monkey. The animals roared, growled, and screeched. Tom and Lily felt sorry for them. They wanted to help, but they did not know how. + +Then, they saw a boy with a basket. He was selling hot dogs and drinks to the people who came to watch the man and the animals. Tom had an idea. + +"Look, Lily. He has spicy sauce. Maybe we can use it to stop the bad man," Tom said. + +"How?" Lily asked. + +"Follow me," Tom said. + +They ran to the boy and asked for two hot dogs with spicy sauce. The boy gave them the hot dogs and took their money. Tom and Lily thanked him and ran back to the tree. They waited for the right moment. + +When the man was about to whip the lion again, Tom threw his hot dog at him. The hot dog hit the man's face and the spicy sauce went into his eyes and mouth. The man screamed and dropped his whip. He rubbed his eyes and spat out the sauce. He was very angry. + +"Who did that? Who threw that hot dog at me?" he shouted. + +Lily threw her hot dog at him too. The hot dog hit his red hat and knocked it off. The man was even more angry. + +"Who did that? Who threw that hot dog at me?" he shouted again. + +Tom and Lily ran out from behind the tree. They shouted at the man. + +"Stop hurting the animals! They are not your toys! They have feelings too!" they said. + +The people who came to watch the man and the animals saw what Tom and Lily did. They clapped and cheered for them. They booed and jeered at the man. They told him to leave the park and never come back. The man was ashamed and afraid. He ran away with his whip and his hat. + +The animals were happy and grateful. They licked and hugged Tom and Lily. They thanked them for saving them. Tom and Lily smiled and petted them. They made new friends. + +The moral of the story is: Be kind to animals. They are not for hurting. They are for loving. +Sara liked to play with her glow string. It was a long, thin thing that made light when she moved it. She could make shapes and letters with it in the dark. She liked to make a star, a heart and an S for her name. + +One night, she wanted to show her glow string to her friend Ben. He came to her house for a sleepover. They ate pizza and watched a funny movie. Then they went to Sara's room and turned off the lamp. Sara took out her glow string and said, "Look, Ben, I can make a star!" + +She waved her glow string in the air and made a star. Ben said, "Wow, that's cool! Can I try?" Sara said, "Sure, here you go." She gave him her glow string and he tried to make a star too. But it was difficult. He could not make the points of the star. His star looked like a blob. + +Sara said, "Don't worry, Ben, it's hard to make a star. You have to move your hand fast and stop at the right time. Do you want me to help you?" Ben said, "Yes, please." Sara said, "OK, let's do it together. Hold one end of the glow string and I'll hold the other. Now, follow me." + +They moved their hands together and made a star. Ben said, "Yay, we did it! Thank you, Sara, you're a good friend." Sara said, "You're welcome, Ben, you're a good friend too. Do you want to make another shape?" Ben said, "Yes, let's make a heart!" They made a heart and then an S and then a B. They had fun with the glow string until they fell asleep. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big tree with many pears on it. They wanted to pick some pears, but the tree was too high for them. + +"Let's ask Dad to help us," Tom said. + +"No, we can do it by ourselves," Sam said. "We are mighty boys. We don't need Dad." + +Sam found a big stick and tried to hit the pears with it. But he missed and hit Tom on the head. + +"Ow! That hurts!" Tom cried. + +"Sorry, sorry," Sam said. "Let me try again." + +Sam swung the stick again, but this time he hit a bee's nest. The bees came out and buzzed around them. + +"Run, run!" Tom shouted. + +They ran away from the tree, but the bees followed them. They ran to their house and slammed the door. + +"Dad, Dad, help us!" they cried. + +Dad came and saw the bees outside. He opened the window and shooed them away. + +"What happened, boys?" he asked. + +"We wanted to pick some pears, but we made the bees angry," Tom said. + +"Why didn't you ask me to help you?" Dad asked. + +Sam shrugged. He didn't know what to say. + +Dad hugged them and said, "It's okay, boys. I'm glad you are safe. But next time, remember to ask for help when you need it. You are mighty, but you are not alone. You have me and Tom and Mom. We are a team. We can do things better together." + +Tom and Sam nodded. They learned their lesson. They said sorry to each other and to Dad. Then they went to the kitchen and ate some pears that Dad had bought for them. They were sweet and juicy. They smiled and thanked Dad. They were happy. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they decided to go to the valley near their house. The valley had a big river and many trees and flowers. Anna and Ben loved to look at the water and the animals. + +"Let's go to the bridge and throw stones in the river," Ben said. + +"Okay, but we have to be careful. The bridge is old and wet. Mommy told us not to go too close to the edge," Anna said. + +Ben nodded, but he was not really listening. He wanted to see how far he could throw his stones. He ran ahead of Anna and climbed on the bridge. He found a big stone and threw it with all his might. The stone made a big splash in the river. + +"Wow, did you see that?" Ben shouted. + +Anna caught up with him and saw him standing on the edge of the bridge. She felt scared. + +"Ben, come back. The bridge is not safe. You could fall in the water," Anna said. + +Ben did not listen. He found another stone and threw it again. He leaned over the edge to see the splash. But he leaned too far. He lost his balance and slipped. He screamed as he fell in the river. + +"Ben!" Anna cried. + +She ran to the other side of the bridge and looked for Ben. She saw him floating in the water. He was wet and cold and scared. He tried to swim, but the water was too fast and deep. He called for help. + +"Anna, help me!" + +Anna did not know what to do. She remembered what Mommy had told them. She had given them a whistle and said, "If you ever need help, blow this whistle and someone will come." + +Anna took out the whistle and blew it as hard as she could. She hoped someone would hear it and come to save Ben. + +Soon, she heard a siren. It was a fire truck. The firemen had heard the whistle and followed the sound. They saw Anna on the bridge and Ben in the river. They quickly got a rope and threw it to Ben. Ben grabbed the rope and the firemen pulled him out of the water. They wrapped him in a blanket and put him in the truck. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Anna asked. + +Ben nodded, but he was shivering and crying. He was sorry for not listening to Anna and Mommy. He had learned a hard lesson. + +The firemen drove them back to their house. Mommy was waiting for them. She was worried and angry. She hugged them and scolded them. + +"Why did you go to the bridge? Why did you not listen to me? You could have drowned, Ben. You were very foolish and reckless," Mommy said. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy. I'm sorry, Anna. I won't do it again. I promise," Ben said. + +Mommy forgave them, but she made them stay inside for the rest of the day. She reminded them to be careful and obey the rules. She said, "The rules are there to protect you, not to spoil your fun. You have to respect the rules and each other. You have to be responsible and smart. You have to be thankful for your life and your sister." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They understood. They hugged each other and said, "We love you, Mommy. We love you, sister. We love you, brother." + +The end. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. But sometimes they fight over them. They do not like to share. + +One day, Mom brings home a kitten. She is small and soft and has black and white fur. Tim and Sam are very happy. They want to pet the kitten and hold her. But they also want the kitten for themselves. + +They start to pull the kitten from each other. The kitten does not like that. She meows and scratches. Tim and Sam cry. Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. + +She sees the kitten and the boys. She is not happy. She says, "Boys, you are being mean to the kitten. She is not a toy. She is a living thing. She has feelings. You have to be gentle and kind to her. And you have to share her. She is not only yours. She is part of our family." + +Tim and Sam feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom and to the kitten. They hug the kitten and each other. They decide to take turns playing with the kitten. They learn to share. They also learn that the kitten is tough. She can play with them and make them laugh. She can also cuddle with them and make them feel warm. They love the kitten. And the kitten loves them. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together at school. One day, they get a new teacher. Her name is Miss Rose. She is very old and has white hair. She tells the children to come to the classroom. + +Anna and Ben follow Miss Rose to the classroom. They see many things they do not know. There are books with strange letters, pictures of old people and places, and a big map on the wall. Miss Rose says, "This is the ancient history class. You will learn about the past and how people lived long ago." + +Anna and Ben are curious. They want to know more. They raise their hands and ask questions. "What is this book?" Anna asks, pointing to a book with a leather cover. "This is a book of myths and legends. It has stories of heroes and monsters and gods and goddesses," Miss Rose says. "Can you read it to us?" Anna asks. "Maybe later," Miss Rose says. + +"What is this picture?" Ben asks, pointing to a picture of a man with a crown and a sword. "This is a picture of a king. He ruled a big kingdom and fought many battles," Miss Rose says. "Was he good or bad?" Ben asks. "That depends on who you ask," Miss Rose says. + +Anna and Ben are amazed. They think the ancient history class is very interesting. They want to learn more. They listen to Miss Rose and look at the things in the classroom. They feel like they are traveling to another time. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were going to the airport with Mom and Dad. They were very happy because they were going to fly in a big plane to see Grandma and Grandpa. They had their bags and their toys and their snacks. + +When they got to the airport, they saw many people and many planes. They had to wait in a long line to show their tickets and their passports. Tom and Lily were bored and tired. They started to fight over a toy car. Tom wanted to play with it, but Lily said it was hers. + +"Give me the car!" Tom shouted. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily shouted back. + +They pulled and pushed and tugged on the car. Then Tom got angry and slapped Lily on the face. Lily cried out loud and dropped the car. + +"Tom, how could you?" Mom said. She picked up Lily and hugged her. She looked at Tom with a sad and angry face. "You hurt your sister. That was very bad. You have to say sorry and share your toys." + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He did not mean to hurt Lily. He just wanted to play with the car. He said sorry to Lily and gave her the car. He also gave her a hug and a kiss. + +Lily stopped crying and smiled. She said sorry to Tom for not sharing. She gave him the car back and said they could take turns. They also hugged and kissed. + +Mom and Dad were glad that Tom and Lily made up. They said they were proud of them for being kind and forgiving. They said they were lucky to have such good children. They gave them both a big hug and a kiss. + +Then they heard a loud voice saying that their plane was ready. They took their bags and their toys and their snacks and followed the voice. They were excited to fly in the big plane and see Grandma and Grandpa. They hoped they would have a lot of fun. +Anna and Ben are best friends. They like to play together in the park. One day, Anna falls from the swing and hurts her arm. She cries a lot and Ben runs to help her. + +"Anna, are you okay?" Ben asks. He sees blood on her arm and feels scared. + +"It hurts, Ben. It hurts a lot." Anna says. She holds her arm and sobs. + +Ben hugs her and says, "Don't worry, Anna. I will take you to the doctor. He will make you better." + +They go to the doctor with Ben's mom. The doctor looks at Anna's arm and says, "You have a big cut, Anna. You need an operation. I will give you some medicine to make you sleep. Then I will fix your arm with a needle and a bandage. You will be fine." + +Anna feels nervous and says, "Will it hurt, doctor?" + +The doctor smiles and says, "No, Anna. You will not feel anything. You will wake up with a new arm." + +Ben says, "Can I stay with Anna, doctor?" + +The doctor says, "Yes, Ben. You can stay with her until she sleeps. You are a good friend." + +Ben holds Anna's hand and says, "I will be here, Anna. You are brave. I love you." + +He gives her a kiss on the cheek and says, "Good night, Anna." + +Anna smiles and says, "Good night, Ben. I love you too." + +She closes her eyes and falls asleep. + +The doctor does the operation and makes Anna's arm tidy. He puts a bandage on it and says, "Well done, Anna. You did great." + +He wakes her up and says, "Look, Anna. Your arm is better. You can go home soon." + +Anna opens her eyes and sees Ben. He is still holding her hand. He says, "Hi, Anna. You are awake. How do you feel?" + +Anna says, "I feel good, Ben. Thank you for staying with me. You are the best friend ever." + +She gives him a kiss on the cheek and says, "Let's go home, Ben. Let's play in the park again." + +They hug and smile. They are happy. They are best friends. +Lily was a busy girl. She liked to play with her toys, draw with her crayons, and read her books. She had a lot of fun in her room, but sometimes she wanted more space. + +One day, she asked her mom if she could go outside and play. Her mom said yes, but she had to wear her coat and hat. It was cold and windy outside. Lily put on her warm clothes and ran to the door. + +She saw a big pile of leaves in the yard. She wanted to jump in them and make them fly. She ran to the pile and jumped with a big smile. She felt the leaves crunch under her feet and tickle her nose. + +But then, she felt a tickle in her nose that was not from the leaves. She felt a sneeze coming. She tried to stop it, but it was too strong. She sneezed so hard that she blew all the leaves away. She sneezed again and again, and the leaves flew in the air. + +She looked around and saw that she had made a big mess. The leaves were everywhere, on the grass, on the fence, on the roof. She felt sorry for making such a mess. She wanted to clean it up, but she did not know how. + +She heard her mom call her name. She ran to the door and saw her mom holding a tissue. Her mom smiled and said, "Bless you, Lily. You have a big sneeze. Come inside and have some soup. You need to rest." + +Lily nodded and followed her mom. She was glad that her mom was not mad at her. She hoped that her sneeze would go away soon. She wanted to play outside again, but with more space and less leaves. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big suit in the trash. The suit is black and shiny. It has buttons and a tie. + +"Wow, look at that suit!" Tom says. "Let's try it on!" + +Sam nods. He likes the suit too. They walk to the trash and take out the suit. It is very big for them. They put it on over their clothes. They laugh and pretend to be grown-ups. + +"Hello, sir, how are you today?" Tom says in a deep voice. + +"Very well, thank you, and you?" Sam says in a deep voice too. + +They walk around the street in the suit. They feel very cool and smart. They do not see the dog. + +The dog is hungry. He smells the suit. The suit is disgusting. It has dirt and bugs and rotten food on it. The dog thinks the suit is food. He runs to the suit and bites it. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom and Sam scream. They feel the dog's teeth on their legs. They are scared and hurt. They try to run away, but the suit is too big and heavy. They fall down. + +The dog does not stop. He tears the suit apart. He eats the buttons and the tie. He growls and barks. + +Tom and Sam cry. They wish they never saw the suit. They wish they stayed home. They wish someone would help them. But no one comes. The dog eats them too. The end. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys in the living room. There was a big fireplace in the living room. It was cold outside, so their mom made a fire in the fireplace. The fire was warm and bright. + +"Look, Lily, the fire is dancing!" Ben said. He pointed at the flames. + +"Yes, it is. It is pretty," Lily said. She smiled. + +They moved closer to the fireplace. They felt cozy and happy. They hugged their teddy bears. + +"Can I kiss your teddy bear, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"Okay, Ben. You can kiss my teddy bear. He is soft and nice," Lily said. + +She gave her teddy bear to Ben. Ben kissed the teddy bear on the nose. He gave it back to Lily. + +"Thank you, Ben. That was sweet," Lily said. + +She kissed Ben on the cheek. Ben blushed. + +"You're welcome, Lily. You're my best sister," Ben said. + +They cuddled with their teddy bears. They watched the fire. The living room was quiet. They felt sleepy. + +"Good night, Lily. Good night, Ben," their mom said. She came to the living room. She kissed them on the forehead. + +"Good night, mom. We love you," Lily and Ben said. + +They closed their eyes. They dreamed of the fire. They were happy. +Ben likes to look at the moon at night. He thinks the moon is big and bright and pretty. He wants to take the moon and play with it. He asks his mom, "Can I take the moon, please?" + +His mom smiles and says, "No, Ben, you cannot take the moon. The moon is very far away and very hard. You cannot reach it or touch it. The moon is not a toy. The moon is for everyone to see and enjoy." + +Ben is sad. He really wants to take the moon. He thinks of a plan. He gets a chair and a broom and a bucket. He puts the chair by the window. He climbs on the chair. He holds the broom and the bucket. He tries to sweep the moon into the bucket. + +But the moon does not move. The moon is too high and too hard. Ben cannot take the moon. He falls off the chair. He drops the broom and the bucket. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +His mom hears him and comes to help. She hugs him and kisses his knee. She says, "I'm sorry, Ben, you cannot take the moon. But you can look at the moon and make a wish. The moon is a friend. The moon will always be there for you." + +Ben stops crying. He looks at the moon and makes a wish. He wishes for a new toy. He hopes the moon will hear him and make his wish come true. He says, "Thank you, moon. Good night, moon." He goes to bed and dreams of the moon. +Lily loved to sing. She sang every day at home, at school, and with her friends. She liked to make up songs about the things she saw and felt. She wanted to share her songs with everyone. + +One day, her teacher told her that there was going to be a show at school. The show was at night, when it was dark and the stars were out. The teacher asked Lily if she wanted to perform in the show. Lily said yes. She was very excited and happy. + +She practiced her song every day. She asked her mom and dad to help her. They gave her a pretty dress and a shiny microphone. They told her they were proud of her and they would come to see her in the show. + +The night of the show came. Lily was a little nervous, but also very brave. She went on the stage with her microphone. She saw her mom and dad and her friends in the audience. They smiled and waved at her. She smiled back and started to sing. + +She sang her song with a loud and clear voice. She sang about the sun and the moon, the flowers and the birds, the love and the joy. She sang with all her heart. The audience listened and clapped. They liked her song very much. They cheered and shouted her name. + +Lily felt very happy and proud. She bowed and thanked the audience. She ran to her mom and dad and hugged them. They hugged her back and told her she was amazing. She told them she loved them and she loved to sing. They told her they loved her and they loved her song. They all went home together, feeling very happy and proud. +Tom and Tim are twins. They look the same, but they like different things. Tom likes to run and play ball. Tim likes to eat and watch TV. Tom is thin and fast. Tim is fat and slow. + +One day, Tom and Tim go to the park with their mom. Tom sees some kids playing soccer. He wants to join them. He asks his mom, "Can I play, please?" His mom says, "Yes, you can. Have fun, Tom." + +Tim sees a bench with some snacks. He wants to eat them. He asks his mom, "Can I eat, please?" His mom says, "No, you can't. You have eaten enough, Tim. You need to move and improve your health." + +Tim is sad and angry. He says, "That's not fair. Tom always gets to do what he wants. I don't like soccer. I like food. Why can't I eat?" + +His mom says, "Tim, I love you, but you have to take care of yourself. Eating too much is bad for you. It makes you fat and sick. You need to exercise and improve your strength. Why don't you try soccer? It's fun and good for you." + +Tim says, "No, I don't want to. I can't play soccer. I'm too fat and slow. The other kids will laugh at me." + +His mom says, "No, they won't. They will be nice to you. They will help you learn and improve your skills. Tom will be there for you. He is your twin and your friend. He will support you and cheer you on. Come on, Tim. Give it a try. You might like it." + +Tim looks at Tom. Tom smiles and waves at him. He says, "Come on, Tim. Let's play. It will be fun. I will teach you how to kick and score. You can do it. I believe in you." + +Tim feels a little bit of hope and courage. He says, "Okay, I will try. Maybe it will be fun. Maybe I will improve. Maybe I will be like Tom." + +He gets up from the bench and walks to the field. He joins Tom and the other kids. They welcome him and give him a ball. He kicks it and misses. He falls and gets dirty. He feels embarrassed and wants to quit. + +But Tom helps him up and hugs him. He says, "Don't worry, Tim. It's okay. You did great. You tried. That's what matters. You will improve. You will get better. You will have fun. I'm proud of you, Tim. You are my twin and my friend. I love you." + +Tim feels happy and grateful. He says, "Thank you, Tom. You are the best. You are my twin and my friend. I love you too." + +He tries again and again. He kicks and scores. He runs and laughs. He improves and enjoys. He plays and learns. He has fun and grows. He is like Tom. He is happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. They saw a big truck with a loud siren and a red cross on it. It was an ambulance. + +"Look, an ambulance!" Ben said. "Maybe someone is hurt and needs help." + +"Let's go see!" Lily said. They ran towards the ambulance, leaving their ball behind. + +They saw a man lying on a stretcher, with a bandage on his leg. He looked sad and in pain. A woman in a white coat was talking to him. + +"What happened to him?" Ben asked. + +"He was bitten by a dog," the woman said. "The dog was sick and had a bad tooth. The bite made his leg rot. We have to take him to the hospital and give him medicine." + +"That's awful!" Lily said. "Will he be okay?" + +"Yes, he will be okay," the woman said. "But he has to stay in the hospital for a few days. He can't play or run for a while." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry for the man. They wished him well and said goodbye. They went back to their ball, but they didn't feel like playing anymore. They decided to go home and hug their own dog, who was healthy and friendly. They hoped the sick dog would get better too. They learned that rot was a bad thing that could happen to people and animals. They also learned that an ambulance was a good thing that could help them. They liked the colorful lights and the siren of the ambulance, but they didn't want to ride in it. They were happy to be safe and sound. +Anna and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat ice cream. They went to the kitchen and opened the freezer. But the freezer was empty. There was no ice cream. + +Anna and Ben were sad. They looked at each other. They had an idea. They could make their own ice cream. They found milk, sugar, and vanilla in the cupboard. They poured them in a bowl and mixed them. They put the bowl in the freezer and waited. + +They waited and waited. They checked the freezer many times. But the bowl was still liquid. It was not ice cream. Anna and Ben were frustrated. They urged the freezer to work faster. They said, "Please, please, make ice cream!" + +But the freezer did not listen. It was too slow. Anna and Ben gave up. They decided to eat something else. They found some cookies and juice in the pantry. They ate them and drank them. They were not as good as ice cream, but they were still yummy. + +Anna and Ben were happy. They forgot about the freezer and the bowl. They played with their toys and laughed. They did not know that the freezer was finally making ice cream. Maybe they would find it tomorrow. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they find a huge cliff near their house. They want to see what is on the other side. + +They look for a way to go down the cliff. They see a rope tied to a tree. They think the rope can help them. They take the rope and start to go down the cliff. + +But the rope is old and weak. It cannot hold Tom and Jen. It starts to cut on the rocks. Tom and Jen are scared. They scream for help. + +Dad and Mom hear them. They run to the cliff. They see Tom and Jen hanging on the rope. They are very worried. They call for help too. + +Soon, a man comes with a big ladder. He is a firefighter. He puts the ladder on the cliff. He climbs down the ladder. He reaches Tom and Jen. He takes them off the rope. He brings them up the ladder. + +Dad and Mom hug Tom and Jen. They are very happy. They thank the firefighter. They tell Tom and Jen to never play near the cliff again. Tom and Jen say sorry. They learned their lesson. They are glad they are safe. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a toy gun. It can make a loud noise and shoot water. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and furry. It has a long tail and sharp teeth. It looks angry. Ben and Sam are scared. + +They run away from the dog. They hide behind a tree. They have their toy gun. They think of a plan. They want to scare the dog away. + +They wait for the dog to come near. Then they spring out from behind the tree. They point their toy gun at the dog. They press the button. The toy gun makes a loud noise and shoots water. + +The dog is surprised. It does not like the noise and the water. It jumps high in the air. It yelps and runs away. + +Ben and Sam are happy. They hug each other. They have saved the day. They laugh and play with their toy gun. They are brave and clever. +Lily was very tired. She had played a lot with her toys and her dog. She wanted to sleep, but she also wanted to watch her favorite show on the screen. She asked her mom if she could watch for a little bit. + +Mom said yes, but only for a little bit. She turned on the screen and put on Lily's show. It was about a funny bunny who liked to hop and sing. Lily smiled and watched the bunny. She liked the bunny. + +But soon, Lily felt her eyes get heavy. She tried to keep them open, but they wanted to close. She yawned a big yawn. She yawned again and again. She was too tired to watch the bunny. + +Mom saw Lily yawn. She knew Lily was sleepy. She turned off the screen and picked up Lily. She carried her to her bed and tucked her in. She kissed her good night and said, "Sleep well, my sweet Lily." + +Lily closed her eyes and snuggled with her teddy bear. She dreamed of the bunny and his weird songs. She was happy and cozy. She slept very well. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot who was very friendly and liked to chase balls. + +One day, their mom said they could have some cream after lunch. Cream was their favorite treat. It was sweet and cold and made them happy. They ate their sandwiches and drank their juice and waited for mom to bring the cream. + +But mom was busy on the phone and did not hear them. They waited and waited and got bored. They decided to go outside and play with Spot. They took their balls and ran to the yard. + +They threw the balls and Spot ran after them. He barked and wagged his tail. He was having fun. But then he saw something on the table. It was the cream. It looked yummy. He jumped on the table and licked the cream. + +Lily and Ben saw him and ran to the table. They were angry and sad. They shouted at Spot. + +"Spot, no! That is our cream! You are a bad dog! Go away!" + +Spot looked at them and felt sorry. He did not mean to be bad. He just liked cream. He whimpered and hid under the table. + +Mom heard the noise and came outside. She saw the mess and the twins and the dog. She understood what happened. She hugged the twins and said sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily and Ben. I forgot about the cream. I was on the phone. It was important. But you are more important. I love you. Do you mind if I share some cream with Spot? He did not know better. He is a good dog." + +Lily and Ben looked at mom and at Spot. They felt less angry and sad. They loved mom and Spot. They nodded and said okay. + +Mom smiled and got some more cream. She gave some to the twins and some to Spot. They ate the cream and felt happy. They said thank you to mom and gave her a kiss. They also said sorry to Spot and gave him a pat. Spot licked their faces and wagged his tail. He was happy too. + +They all sat on the grass and enjoyed the cream. They forgot about the phone and the mess. They were a happy family. +Ben and Lily were playing with blocks. They wanted to see who could build the tallest tower. They were very competitive. They put one block on top of another, and another, and another. + +"Look at my tower, Lily! It is so high!" Ben said. + +"Mine is higher, Ben! I have more blocks than you!" Lily said. + +They kept building their towers, but they did not look at each other. They only looked at their own towers. They wanted to win. + +Then, a big wind came. It blew through the window and made the towers shake. Ben and Lily looked up and saw their towers wobble. They were scared. + +"Oh no! The wind will knock down our towers!" Ben said. + +"Quick! Let's measure them before they fall!" Lily said. + +They ran to their towers and took a ruler. They tried to measure how high their towers were. They counted the inches on the ruler. + +"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve!" Ben said. + +"Mine is twelve inches too!" Lily said. + +They looked at each other and frowned. Their towers were the same height. They did not know who won. + +"Who has the tallest tower, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe we both win?" Ben said. + +They smiled and hugged each other. They did not care about winning anymore. They were happy to play together. + +But then, the wind blew harder. It pushed their towers over. The blocks fell to the floor with a loud crash. + +"Oops!" Ben and Lily said. + +They laughed and picked up the blocks. They decided to build something else. They did not want to be competitive anymore. They wanted to have fun. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and find worms and bugs. They also liked to eat carrots from the big basket that their mom gave them. Carrots were crunchy and sweet and good for their eyes. + +One day, they found something strange in the dirt. It was hard and round and had a lot of holes. Ben picked it up and looked at it. He thought it was a ball. He wanted to play with it. He said to Lily, "Look, I found a ball! Let's throw it and catch it!" + +Lily looked at the thing in Ben's hand. She did not think it was a ball. She thought it was something old and dirty and maybe dangerous. She said to Ben, "No, that's not a ball. That's an ancient thing. Mom said we should not touch ancient things. They can hurt us. Put it back in the dirt!" + +But Ben did not listen to Lily. He thought she was silly and scared. He wanted to have fun. He said to Lily, "You are a baby. You don't know anything. This is a ball and I will throw it. Watch me!" + +He threw the thing as hard as he could. It flew in the air and made a loud noise. It was not a ball. It was a grenade. It exploded and made a big fire. Ben and Lily screamed and ran away. The fire burned the garden and the carrots and the house. Mom and dad came out and saw the fire. They were very angry and sad. They hugged Ben and Lily and took them to the hospital. Ben and Lily were hurt and sorry. They wished they had listened to Lily. They wished they had not thrown the ancient thing. They wished they had eaten the carrots instead. +Lily and Tom liked to play in the swamp near their house. They liked to see the frogs, the bugs and the mud. But they did not like the big snake that lived in the swamp. The snake was mean and scary. It hissed and snapped at them when they got too close. + +One day, Lily had an idea. She said to Tom, "Let's make a fake snake and set it in the swamp. Maybe the real snake will think it is another snake and go away." Tom liked the idea. They found some sticks, some leaves and some vines. They made a long, thin snake with a big head and a forked tongue. They painted it with mud and berries to make it look real. + +They carried the fake snake to the swamp and set it on a log. They hid behind a bush and waited. Soon, they saw the real snake slither out of the water. It saw the fake snake and stopped. It looked at it with its small, black eyes. It flicked its tongue and coiled its body. It was ready to fight. + +But the fake snake did not move. It did not hiss. It did not snap. It just lay on the log. The real snake was confused. It moved closer and closer to the fake snake. It tried to bite it, but it only got a mouthful of sticks and leaves. It spat them out and hissed. It realized it had been tricked. + +The real snake was angry and ashamed. It turned around and slithered away. It did not want to stay in the swamp with a fake snake. It wanted to find a new home. Lily and Tom cheered. They had fooled the snake and saved the swamp. They hugged each other and ran back to their house. They were happy and proud. They had had a great adventure. +Sara loved her pink bathrobe. It was soft and warm and had a hood with bunny ears. She wore it every morning and night. But one day, something strange happened. She put on her bathrobe after her bath, but it was too big for her. It hung down to her feet and the sleeves covered her hands. She looked in the mirror and saw that she was very small. She had shrunk! + +She was frightened and ran to her mom. "Mom, mom, look at me!" she cried. "What happened to me? Why did I shrink?" + +Her mom looked at her and smiled. She hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Sara. You didn't shrink. Your bathrobe did. It was in the dryer too long and it got smaller. See, it has a tag that says 'do not tumble dry'. That means you have to hang it up to dry, not put it in the machine." + +Sara felt relieved and laughed. She said, "Oh, I see. I'm sorry, mom. I didn't know that. Can we get a new bathrobe?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, sweetie. We can go to the store tomorrow and find a new one. But for now, let's find you something else to wear. How about your pajamas with the stars?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, please. I like those. Thank you, mom. You're the best." + +Her mom said, "You're welcome, Sara. You're the best, too. Now, let's go to bed. Good night, my little star." + +Sara said, "Good night, mom. I love you." + +They hugged and kissed and went to bed. Sara was happy and cozy in her pajamas. She forgot about her shrunken bathrobe and dreamed of bunnies and stars. +Anna liked to play in the attic. It was a big and dark place with many old things. She could find toys, books, clothes and more. Sometimes she pretended to be a princess, a pirate or a detective. + +One day, she found a big box with a red ribbon. She opened it and saw a tea set. It had cups, plates, spoons and a pot. They were all shiny and pretty. Anna smiled and decided to have a tea party. + +She set the tea set on a small table. She invited her teddy bear, her doll and her cat to join her. She poured some water from the pot and gave them each a cup. She said, "Hello, my friends. Welcome to my tea party. Do you like the tea set? It is very special. It was a gift from my grandma. She said it was her favorite when she was a little girl." + +The teddy bear, the doll and the cat nodded and smiled. They liked the tea set too. They sipped the water and pretended it was tea. They talked about many things. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Anna heard her mom calling her. She said, "Anna, it's time to come down. Lunch is ready." Anna said, "Okay, mom. I'm coming." She turned to her friends and said, "I have to go now. Thank you for coming to my tea party. I hope you had a good time. I will see you later." She gave them each a hug and a kiss. She packed the tea set back in the box and tied the ribbon. She put the box in a safe place. She said, "Bye, tea set. I love you. You are not a regular tea set. You are a magic tea set." She ran down the stairs and joined her mom for lunch. +Tom and Lily were going to the zoo with their mum. They were very happy and excited. They put on their hats and coats and went outside. Mum called a taxi to take them to the zoo. + +"Look, the taxi is here!" Tom said, pointing at the yellow car. He ran to the door and opened it. Lily followed him and climbed in. Mum got in too and told the driver where to go. + +The taxi drove fast and passed many buildings and trees and people. Tom and Lily looked out of the window and saw many things. They saw a big red bus, a blue bike, a green park, a brown dog, and a pink balloon. + +"Wow, so many colours!" Lily said. + +"Yes, and so many noises!" Tom said. He heard a horn, a bell, a siren, and a bird. + +The taxi stopped at a traffic light. The driver turned around and smiled at Tom and Lily. He was a jolly man with a big beard and a hat. + +"Are you having fun, kids?" he asked. + +"Yes, we are!" Tom and Lily said. + +"Where are you going?" he asked. + +"To the zoo!" they said. + +"Ah, the zoo! That's a great place to go. Do you know what animals you will see there?" he asked. + +Tom and Lily thought for a moment. They knew some animals, but not all of them. + +"We will see lions and monkeys and elephants and penguins and..." Tom started. + +"And giraffes and bears and snakes and flamingos and..." Lily continued. + +The driver laughed and nodded. He liked animals too. + +"You are very smart, kids. You know a lot of animals. I'm sure you will enjoy the zoo very much. But remember, don't squeeze the animals, okay? They don't like that. Just look at them and learn about them and be nice to them, okay?" he said. + +"Okay!" Tom and Lily said. They understood that squeezing the animals was not good. They wanted to be kind to the animals and make friends with them. + +The taxi arrived at the zoo. The driver helped Mum with the bags and gave Tom and Lily a high five. + +"Have a wonderful day at the zoo, kids. And thank you for being such jolly passengers. Bye bye!" he said. + +"Bye bye, thank you!" Tom and Lily said. They waved at the driver and followed Mum to the entrance. They were ready to see the animals and have fun. They were very happy and excited. +Sara is a generous girl. She likes to share her toys and snacks with her friends. She also likes to give gifts to make them happy. Today is her birthday. She is having a party at her house. + +She invites Tom, Lily, Ben and Mia to her party. They come with balloons, cards and presents. Sara is very excited. She hugs them and says thank you. She gives them each a party hat and a whistle. They blow the whistles and make loud noises. + +Sara's mom brings a big cake with candles. She helps Sara cut the cake and give a piece to each friend. They eat the cake and say yum. Sara's dad brings a piñata. He hangs it from a tree and gives Sara a stick. She hits the piñata and it breaks. Candy falls out. Sara and her friends run and pick up the candy. They share and trade the candy. + +Sara is very happy. She has a lot of fun with her friends. She gives them each a hug and a thank you card. They give her a hug and a thank you card too. They say happy birthday and goodbye. Sara waves and smiles. She is a generous girl. She has a great party. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But then, Lily saw a big thing on the shelf. It was dark and scary. It had long arms and legs and a big head with sharp teeth. + +"What is that?" Lily asked Tom, pointing at the thing. + +Tom looked at the thing and felt afraid. He did not know what it was. He thought it might be a monster. + +"I don't know," he said. "Maybe it is a bad thing. Maybe it wants to eat us." + +Lily and Tom ran to the sofa and hid behind the cushions. They hugged each other and started to cry. They hoped the thing would not see them or hear them. + +"Mommy! Daddy! Help!" they shouted. + +Mommy and Daddy heard their cries and came to the living room. They saw Lily and Tom behind the sofa and the thing on the shelf. + +"What's wrong, my darlings?" Mommy asked. + +"There is a bad thing up there!" Lily said, pointing at the thing. "It is dark and scary! It has sharp teeth!" + +Mommy and Daddy looked at the thing and smiled. They knew what it was. It was not a bad thing. It was not a monster. It was a toy. + +"That is not a bad thing, sweeties," Daddy said. "That is a toy. It is a dinosaur. It does not want to eat you. It wants to play with you." + +He took the thing from the shelf and showed it to Lily and Tom. He made it roar and move its arms and legs. + +"See? It is a friendly dinosaur. It is soft and cuddly. Do you want to touch it?" he asked. + +Lily and Tom looked at the thing and saw that it was not so dark and scary. It was colorful and fuzzy. It had a smile on its face. They stopped crying and came out from behind the sofa. They touched the thing and felt that it was not sharp or hard. It was warm and gentle. + +"It is a nice thing," Lily said. + +"It is a fun thing," Tom said. + +They took the thing from Daddy and hugged it. They thanked Mommy and Daddy for showing them the thing. They played with the thing and their other toys. They were happy and brave. They did not cry anymore. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in the living room. One day, they see their dad's wallet on the table. It is big and brown and has a lot of things inside. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom says. He picks up the wallet and opens it. He sees some paper and some shiny things. He thinks they are pretty. + +"Let me see!" Sam says. He tries to grab the wallet from Tom. But Tom does not want to share. He holds the wallet tight and says "No, it is mine!" + +They start to pull and push each other. The wallet is heavy and hard to hold. They make a lot of noise and mess. Their mom hears them and comes to the living room. + +"What are you doing?" she asks. She sees the wallet and the toys on the floor. She is not happy. She stands in front of them and says "This is not your wallet. This is dad's wallet. You should not take it without asking. You could lose it or break it. And you should not fight with each other. You are brothers. You should share and be nice." + +She takes the wallet from them and puts it back on the table. She tells them to pick up their toys and say sorry to each other. Tom and Sam feel bad. They do what their mom says. They hug each other and say "I'm sorry." + +They learn their lesson. They do not touch dad's wallet again. They play with their toys and have fun. They are good brothers. +Ben and Lily liked to play with blocks. They liked to design houses with the blocks. They made big houses, small houses, round houses, and square houses. They had fun with the blocks. + +One day, Ben and Lily decided to design a silly house. They used all the blocks they had. They made the house very tall and very wide. They put blocks on the roof, on the windows, and on the door. They put blocks in different colors and shapes. They laughed at their silly house. + +But then, the wind blew hard. The wind made the blocks fall down. The silly house crashed to the ground. Ben and Lily were sad. They lost all their blocks. They cried. + +"Ben, Lily, what happened?" Mom asked. She saw the mess of blocks. + +"Mom, we made a silly house. But the wind blew it down. Now we have no blocks," Ben said. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We were having fun. But we did not think. We made the house too big and too weak," Lily said. + +Mom hugged Ben and Lily. She said, "It's okay, my loves. I'm glad you were having fun. But you also need to be careful. When you design something, you need to think about how it will work. You need to make it strong and stable. You need to use the blocks wisely. Then you can have fun and be safe." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They said, "Thank you, Mom. We understand. We will be more careful next time. We will design better houses." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's good, my loves. Now, let's clean up the blocks. And then we can have some cookies." + +Ben and Lily smiled. They said, "Okay, Mom. We love you." + +They cleaned up the blocks. They had some cookies. They learned a lesson. They still liked to design houses. But they also liked to design smart houses. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they fight over the toys. Mom and Dad tell them to share and be nice, but they do not listen. + +One day, Tom and Sam find a hanger in the closet. It is dry and shiny. They both want to play with it. They think it is a sword or a hook or a snake. They grab the hanger and pull it hard. They yell and scream. + +"Give me the hanger!" Tom says. + +"No, it is mine!" Sam says. + +They fight and fight. They do not see that the hanger is bending and breaking. They do not hear Mom coming up the stairs. + +Mom opens the door and sees Tom and Sam fighting with the hanger. She is angry and sad. She takes the hanger away from them. It is broken and twisted. She shows them the hanger and says: + +"Look what you did! You broke the hanger! It was not a toy! It was for your clothes! Now you have no hanger and no toys! You have to go to bed early and say sorry to each other!" + +Tom and Sam feel bad. They look at the hanger and then at each other. They say sorry and hug. They go to bed early and promise to share and be nice. They learn their lesson. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the soil and find worms and stones. They had a bucket and a shovel each. + +"Look, I found a big worm!" Tom said, holding up his shovel. + +"Wow, that's a big one!" Lily said. "Can I see?" + +Tom nodded and gave her his shovel. Lily looked at the worm and smiled. + +"Let's put it in the bucket with the others," she said. + +But Tom disagreed. He wanted to keep the worm for himself. + +"No, it's mine!" he said, snatching the shovel back. "I found it, so it's mine!" + +Lily was sad and angry. She thought Tom was being mean. + +"That's not fair!" she said. "We should share the worms. They are not toys, they are living things. They need soil and water and air." + +Tom didn't care. He liked the worm and he didn't want to share it. + +"Go find your own worm!" he said, turning away from Lily. + +Lily felt tears in her eyes. She didn't want to play with Tom anymore. She looked around and saw an old lady sitting on a bench nearby. The old lady had a kind face and a big hat. She was reading a book. + +Lily walked over to the old lady and said hello. + +"Hello, dear," the old lady said. "What's your name?" + +"I'm Lily," Lily said. "What's your name?" + +"I'm Mrs. Brown," the old lady said. "Do you like to read?" + +Lily nodded. She liked to look at books with pictures and words. + +"Would you like to read with me?" Mrs. Brown asked, holding out her book. + +Lily smiled and nodded. She sat next to Mrs. Brown and looked at the book. It was a book about animals and plants. Lily liked animals and plants. + +They read the book together and talked about the pictures. Lily forgot about Tom and the worm. She was happy with Mrs. Brown. They agreed on many things. +Tommy was a boy who liked to dream. He dreamed of being a superhero, a pirate, a king, and many other things. He had a lot of toys that he used to play with his dreams. He had cars, planes, swords, crowns, and more. + +But Tommy was not a good boy. He never shared his toys with his friends. He never cleaned his room. He never listened to his mom and dad. He always said, "These are my toys, and I can do what I want with them!" + +One night, Tommy had a bad dream. He dreamed that a big monster came to his room and took all his toys away. The monster said, "You are a selfish boy, and you don't deserve these toys. I will take them to my cave and make them into junk. You will never see them again!" + +Tommy woke up and cried. He looked around his room and saw that his toys were still there. But they looked dirty, broken, and old. He realized that he had not taken care of them. He felt miserable and sorry. + +He ran to his mom and dad and hugged them. He said, "I'm sorry, mom and dad. I had a bad dream. I was a selfish boy, and I didn't share or clean or listen. I don't want to lose my toys. I want to be a good boy." + +His mom and dad smiled and kissed him. They said, "We're glad you learned your lesson, Tommy. It's good to dream, but it's also good to be kind, tidy, and obedient. We love you, and we're proud of you." + +Tommy felt happy and grateful. He decided to share his toys with his friends, to clean his room, and to listen to his mom and dad. He still dreamed of being a superhero, a pirate, a king, and many other things. But he also dreamed of being a good boy. +Tim and his dog Rex love to play in the snow. They run and jump and make snowballs. Rex is a loyal dog. He always follows Tim and helps him when he is in trouble. + +One day, Tim and Rex find a big hill of snow. They want to slide down the hill. Tim makes a sled out of a cardboard box. He puts Rex inside the box and holds the rope. "Are you ready, Rex?" he asks. Rex barks and wags his tail. He is ready. + +Tim and Rex slide down the hill very fast. They feel the wind and the snow on their faces. They laugh and bark. They have so much fun. But then, they see a big rock at the bottom of the hill. They are going to crash. Tim tries to stop the sled, but it is too late. + +Tim and Rex hit the rock and fly out of the box. They land on the soft snow. They are not hurt, but they are scared. They look at each other and hug. They are glad they are okay. + +They get up and look at the hill. They see their prints on the snow. They see the box and the rope and the rock. They see their adventure. They smile and wag their tails. They are proud of themselves. They are brave. They are friends. +Sara and Ben were playing in the living room. They liked to build forts with pillows and blankets. They used the big rug as the floor of their fort. It was soft and cozy. + +But their mom was not happy. She said the rug was new and expensive. She did not want them to mess it up. She told them to play somewhere else. She said she would prevent them from playing with the rug if they did not listen. + +Sara and Ben did not want to stop. They thought their mom was being tough. They said they would be careful with the rug. They said they would not spill anything or tear anything. They said they would clean up when they were done. + +But they did not keep their promise. They brought juice and cookies to their fort. They spilled some juice on the rug. They left some crumbs on the rug. They did not notice the stain or the ants. + +Their mom came back to check on them. She saw the mess on the rug. She was very angry. She said they were naughty and careless. She said they had to clean up the rug and apologize. She said they could not play with the rug anymore. + +Sara and Ben felt sorry. They wished they had listened to their mom. They learned their lesson. They said they would never play with the rug again. They said they would respect their mom's things. They said they loved their mom. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play at the beach. They build sand castles and look for shells. They also like to swim in the ocean. The ocean is warm and blue. + +One day, they see a big boat on the water. It has many boxes on it. Anna and Ben wonder what is in the boxes. + +"Maybe they are toys," Anna says. + +"Maybe they are books," Ben says. + +They want to see the boxes. They swim closer to the boat. They see a man on the boat. He is wearing a hat and a jacket. He is holding a rope. + +"Hello," Anna and Ben say. + +"Hello," the man says. "What are you doing here?" + +"We are swimming," Anna and Ben say. + +"Do you like the ocean?" the man asks. + +"Yes, we do," Anna and Ben say. + +"That's good. I like the ocean too. I work on this boat. I store things on it. I take them from one place to another," the man says. + +"What kind of things?" Anna and Ben ask. + +"Different things. Some are food, some are clothes, some are tools. Sometimes I store things for other people. Sometimes I store things for myself," the man says. + +"Can we see the things?" Anna and Ben ask. + +"Sorry, you can't. They are locked in the boxes. You need a key to open them. And you need to be careful. Some things are heavy, some things are sharp, some things are fragile. You don't want to hurt yourself or break anything," the man says. + +"Oh, we understand," Anna and Ben say. + +"Maybe you can come back another day. I will show you some things that are safe and fun. But now you should go back to the beach. It is getting late. Your mom and dad might be worried," the man says. + +"Okay, thank you," Anna and Ben say. + +They wave goodbye to the man. They swim back to the beach. They tell their mom and dad about the boat and the man. They say they want to see him again. They hope he will store some nice things for them. +Lily and Ben were adventurous kids. They liked to explore new places and have fun. One day, they found an old car in the garage. It was dusty and rusty, but they wanted to try it. + +They climbed inside the car and pretended to drive. They turned the wheel, pushed the pedals, and made engine noises. They had a lot of fun, but they also wanted to make the car move for real. + +They looked around the garage and saw a can with a red label. It said "fuel". They did not know what fuel was, but they thought it might help the car. They opened the can and poured some fuel into the car's tank. Then they got back inside the car and turned the key. + +The car started with a loud roar. It made a lot of smoke and noise. Lily and Ben were scared and excited. They wanted to go on a ride, but they did not know how to control the car. The car moved forward and crashed into a wall. The wall broke and the car stopped. + +Lily and Ben were not hurt, but they were very sorry. They heard their dad shout from the house. He was angry and worried. He ran to the garage and saw the mess. He asked them what they had done and why they had used the fuel. + +Lily and Ben did not know how to explain. They said they were sorry and that they just wanted to have fun. They said they were adventurous and curious. They said they did not mean to break the wall and the car. + +Their dad was still angry, but he was also glad that they were safe. He hugged them and told them that he loved them. He also told them that they should never play with fuel or cars again. He said that fuel was dangerous and that cars were not toys. He said that they could be adventurous in other ways, but they had to be careful and listen to him. + +Lily and Ben nodded and said they understood. They said they loved him too. They helped him clean up the garage and fix the wall. They learned their lesson and never played with fuel or cars again. They still had fun, but they were more responsible and respectful. +Poppy is a black cat who likes to listen to sounds. She listens to the birds, the cars, the wind and the rain. She listens to her human, who calls her name and gives her food. She listens to her toys, who squeak and rattle when she plays with them. + +One day, Poppy hears a new sound. It is loud and scary. It sounds like a big bang. Poppy does not like the sound. She runs and hides under the bed. She does not want to listen to the sound anymore. + +Her human comes and looks for her. He says, "Poppy, where are you? Don't be afraid. It is only fireworks. They are pretty and colorful. They make noise, but they do not hurt you. Come and see." + +Poppy peeks out from under the bed. She sees her human holding a small box. He opens the box and shows her a sparkler. It is shiny and bright. It makes a soft hissing sound. Poppy is curious. She comes out from under the bed and sniffs the sparkler. It tickles her nose. + +Her human says, "Good girl, Poppy. You are brave. Do you want to watch the fireworks with me? They are not so bad. They are like big sparklers in the sky. They are beautiful." + +Poppy nods. She follows her human to the window. She sees the fireworks. They are red, blue, green and yellow. They make shapes like stars, flowers and hearts. They make loud noises, but Poppy does not mind. She listens to her human, who tells her what they are. She listens to the fireworks, who tell her a story. She listens to her heart, who tells her she is happy. +Tom loves reindeer. He has many books and toys about them. He wants to see them for real. He asks his mom and dad to take him to the zoo. They say yes and they go in the car. + +At the zoo, Tom is very happy. He sees many animals, but he looks for the reindeer. He finds them in a big pen. They have brown fur and big horns. They eat grass and hay. Tom thinks they are beautiful. + +Tom wants to test the reindeer. He wants to know if they are friendly. He asks his mom and dad if he can feed them. They say yes and they buy some carrots. Tom holds a carrot in his hand and walks to the pen. He is enthusiastic. + +One of the reindeer sees Tom and his carrot. It walks to him and sniffs his hand. It likes the carrot and takes a bite. It makes a soft sound. Tom smiles and pets its nose. He thinks it is soft and warm. He gives it another carrot. + +The reindeer likes Tom and his carrots. It stays with him and lets him pet it. Tom is very happy. He thinks he made a new friend. He tells his mom and dad that he loves reindeer. They hug him and say they are proud of him. They take a picture of him and the reindeer. Tom thinks it is the best day ever. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play on the farm. They loved to see the animals, especially the chickens. The chickens were soft and fluffy and made funny noises. + +One day, Tom and Lily decided to complete a puzzle of a chicken. They found a big box with many pieces and dumped them on the floor. They tried to fit the pieces together, but it was hard. They asked the farmer for help, but he was busy. + +"Let's go and see the real chickens," Tom said. "Maybe they can help us." + +"Okay," Lily said. "But we have to be compassionate. We can't scare them or hurt them." + +They ran to the chicken coop and opened the door. The chickens were clucking and pecking. Tom and Lily smiled and reached out to touch them. + +But the chickens did not like that. They were afraid and angry. They flapped their wings and scratched their claws. They pecked at Tom and Lily's hands and faces. They made loud noises and chased them out of the coop. + +Tom and Lily cried and ran back to the house. They had many cuts and bruises. They dropped the puzzle pieces on the way. The farmer saw them and was mad. + +"What did you do to my chickens?" he yelled. "You scared them and made them angry. You are not compassionate. You are naughty. You can't play on the farm anymore. Go home and don't come back." + +Tom and Lily were sad and sorry. They wished they had completed the puzzle instead of bothering the chickens. They learned their lesson the hard way. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to look at the sky and see the clouds. They saw many shapes in the clouds. They saw a bird, a fish, a star and a hat. + +"Look, Lily, there is a wise owl in the clouds!" Ben said. He pointed to a cloud that looked like an owl with big eyes and a beak. + +"Wow, Ben, you are right! The owl is very wise. Maybe he knows many things," Lily said. She wondered what the owl could tell them. + +They decided to search for the owl in the clouds. They ran across the grass and followed the cloud. They hoped the owl would talk to them and share his wisdom. + +But the cloud moved very fast and changed its shape. Soon, the owl was gone. Lily and Ben felt sad. They stopped running and looked at the sky. + +"Where did the owl go, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe he flew away to another place. Maybe he had something important to do," Ben said. + +"Maybe he will come back another day. Maybe he will tell us a story or a riddle," Lily said. + +"Maybe, Lily. Maybe. But we can still look at the other clouds and see what they are. Maybe we can find another wise animal or a funny thing," Ben said. + +They smiled and held hands. They searched for more clouds and had fun. They were happy. +Lily was a good girl, but sometimes she did bad things. One day, she took her brother's toy car and hid it under her bed. She wanted to play with it, but she knew he would be angry. She thought he would not find it. + +But he did. He looked for his toy car everywhere, and then he saw it under Lily's bed. He was very angry. He shouted at Lily and told their mom. Mom came and saw the toy car. She was not happy. + +"Lily, why did you take your brother's toy car?" Mom asked. + +"I wanted to play with it. It is shiny and fast." Lily said. + +"But it is not yours. It is his. You have to ask him first. You know that is the rule. You did a bad thing. You have to say sorry and give it back." Mom said. + +Lily did not want to say sorry. She did not want to give it back. She pouted and crossed her arms. She said nothing. + +Mom was very sad. She said, "Lily, you are not being a good girl. You are being selfish and rude. You have to learn to share and be kind. If you don't, I will have to punish you. Do you want that?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not want to be punished. She was scared. She did not know what Mom would do. + +Mom said, "If you say sorry and give back the toy car, I will not punish you. But you have to do it now. Or else, you will have to go to your room and stay there until dinner. And you will not get any dessert. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She understood. She did not want to go to her room. She did not want to miss dessert. She liked dessert. She looked at her brother. He was still angry. He glared at her. + +Lily felt bad. She knew she did a bad thing. She did not want to make her brother and Mom sad. She wanted to be a good girl. She wanted to be an angel. She remembered what Mom told her once. She said, "An angel is someone who does good things and makes others happy. An angel is someone who is original and brave and kind. An angel is someone who loves and is loved." + +Lily wanted to be an angel. She took a deep breath. She said, "I'm sorry, brother. I did a bad thing. I took your toy car. It is yours. Here, you can have it back. I will not do it again. Can you forgive me?" + +Her brother looked at her. He was surprised. He did not expect her to say sorry. He smiled. He said, "Thank you, Lily. I forgive you. You are a good sister. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "Yes, please. I want to play with you. Can I play with your toy car sometimes?" + +He said, "Yes, you can. But you have to ask me first. And I will ask you too. We can share and be kind." + +Lily nodded. She said, "Okay. We can share and be kind. We can be angels." + +Mom smiled. She said, "I'm proud of you, Lily. You did a good thing. You said sorry and gave back the toy car. You were original and brave and kind. You were an angel. You made me and your brother happy. You can play with him now. And you can have dessert later. I love you, Lily." + +Lily hugged Mom. She said, "I love you too, Mom. Thank you for teaching me. Thank you for not punishing me. I will try to be a good girl always. I will try to be an angel always." +One day, a little boy named Tom was playing with his toy cars in the park. He liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. He had a red car, a blue car, and a yellow car. He also had a cop car, with a siren and a badge. + +Tom saw a big tree with a hole in it. He wondered what was inside. He took his cop car and put it in the hole. He wanted to see if it could find something mysterious. He pushed it deeper and deeper, until he could not see it anymore. + +But then, he heard a loud noise. It was a real cop car, with a real siren and a real badge. It was coming to the park. Tom was scared. He thought the cop car was looking for his toy car. He thought he did something bad. + +He ran to the tree and tried to get his toy car out. But it was stuck. He pulled and pulled, but it did not move. He started to cry. He did not want to lose his toy car. He did not want to go to jail. + +Then, he saw a friendly face. It was a cop, with a hat and a smile. He came to the tree and asked Tom what was wrong. Tom told him about his toy car and the hole and the noise. The cop nodded and said he understood. He said he was not here to take his toy car. He said he was here to help. + +He reached into the hole and felt something. He pulled it out. It was Tom's toy car. It was dirty and scratched, but it still worked. The cop gave it to Tom and said he was sorry. He said he was looking for a mysterious drop. He said someone had dropped a bag of money in the park. He said he had to find it and catch the bad guys. + +Tom was surprised. He did not know about the money or the bad guys. He thought it was a strange and exciting story. He thanked the cop and said he was sorry too. He said he did not mean to hide his toy car. He said he was just curious. + +The cop smiled and said it was okay. He said he liked curious kids. He said he was once a curious kid too. He said he liked to play with toy cars and look for mysteries. He said he still did. He asked Tom if he wanted to see his real car and hear his real siren. Tom said yes. He said he liked cop cars and mysteries too. He said he wanted to be a cop when he grew up. + +The cop and Tom walked to the real car. They got in and turned on the siren. They waved to the other kids and drove around the park. They had fun and became friends. They did not find the money or the bad guys, but they did not mind. They had something better. They had a toy car and a real car, and a mysterious adventure. +Sara and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw a big bush with red berries. Sara wanted to pick some and eat them. Tom said no. + +"Those berries are bad. They make you sick. Mom said so," Tom said. + +Sara did not listen. She thought the berries looked fine. She picked one and put it in her mouth. Tom tried to stop her, but it was too late. + +Sara felt a sour taste in her tongue. She spit out the berry. She felt a pain in her tummy. She started to cry. + +"See, I told you. Those berries are bad. You should have listened to me," Tom said. + +He ran to get Mom. Mom came and saw Sara crying. She gave her some water and a hug. She said Sara would be okay soon. + +"Sara, you have to be careful. Some berries are good, but some are bad. You have to ask me before you eat anything from the garden," Mom said. + +Sara nodded. She said she was sorry. She said she would not eat bad berries again. She learned her lesson. She refused to look at the bush with red berries. She only wanted to play with Tom and Mom. +Mia and Leo were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But their favorite thing was to search for treasures. They looked under rocks, behind trees and in the sand. + +"Look, I found a shiny coin!" Mia said, holding it up. + +"That's nice, but I found something better!" Leo said, showing her a small bell. It was red and gold and made a tinkling sound when he shook it. + +"Wow, that's a lovely bell! Where did you find it?" Mia asked. + +"I found it in the grass, near the fence. Maybe someone dropped it. Can I keep it?" Leo asked. + +Mia thought for a moment. She liked the bell too, but she saw that Leo was very happy with it. She decided to be kind and share. + +"Okay, you can keep it. But can I play with it sometimes?" she asked. + +"Sure, you can play with it sometimes. And I can play with your coin sometimes. We can share our treasures!" Leo said. + +They smiled and hugged. Then they continued to search for more treasures, ringing the bell and tossing the coin. They had a lot of fun in the park. +Sam and Mia liked to play in the park. They had a ball, a bike and a kite. They had fun with their toys, but they also liked to help. They helped the birds by giving them seeds. They helped the flowers by watering them. They helped the people by picking up trash. + +One day, they saw a big bin near the swings. It was full of old things. There were clothes, books, toys and more. Sam and Mia were curious. They wanted to see what was in the bin. + +"Look, Mia, a teddy bear!" Sam said. He reached into the bin and pulled out a brown bear. It was soft and cuddly. Sam hugged it. + +"Can I see?" Mia asked. She wanted to hug the bear too. She leaned over the bin and grabbed the bear. But the bin was too heavy. It tipped over and Mia fell in. + +"Help, Sam, help!" Mia cried. She was scared. She could not see anything. She felt things on top of her. She wanted to get out. + +Sam was scared too. He dropped the bear and ran to the bin. He tried to lift it, but it was too heavy. He could not move it. He could not see Mia. He thought she disappeared. + +"Help, help!" Sam shouted. He hoped someone would hear him. He hoped someone would help. + +A man heard Sam. He was walking his dog. He saw the bin and the bear. He saw Sam crying. He understood what happened. + +"Don't worry, little boy, I'll help you," the man said. He was strong. He pushed the bin and lifted it. He saw Mia inside. She was dirty and scared, but not hurt. + +"Mia, Mia, are you okay?" Sam asked. He was happy to see her. He hugged her. + +"I'm okay, Sam, I'm okay," Mia said. She was happy to see him. She hugged him back. + +The man smiled. He was glad they were okay. He helped them get out of the bin. He gave them the bear. + +"Here, you can have this. It's a helpful bear. It helped me find you," the man said. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Sam and Mia said. They thanked the man and his dog. They thanked the bear. They learned a lesson. They would not play with the bin again. They would play with their toys and help in the park. They would be careful and helpful. +Lila and Ben were playing with their toy cars on the ground. They liked to make noises and pretend they were racing. Lila had a red car and Ben had a blue car. + +"Look, my car is faster than yours!" Lila said, as she pushed her car ahead of Ben's. + +"No, it's not! My car is stronger than yours!" Ben said, as he bumped his car into Lila's. + +They kept playing and laughing, until they heard a loud sound. They looked up and saw a big truck coming down the road. The truck was very distant, but it was getting closer and closer. + +"Wow, look at that truck!" Lila said. "It's so big and noisy!" + +"Let's move our cars away from the road!" Ben said. "The truck might hit them!" + +They quickly picked up their cars and ran to the other side of the ground. They watched as the truck passed by. The sound of the truck increased as it came near, and then decreased as it went away. + +"That was scary!" Lila said. + +"But also fun!" Ben said. + +They smiled and hugged each other. Then they continued to play with their cars on the ground. They were happy and safe. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the fair with Mom and Dad. They saw many things that made them happy. They saw big balloons, funny clowns, and yummy candy. They wanted to try everything. + +Tom saw a big wheel that went round and round. He wanted to go on it. He asked Mom and Dad if he could. They said yes, but he had to wait in line. Tom was not happy. He did not like to wait. He wanted to go now. + +Lily saw a small tent that had a sign that said "Open". She wanted to see what was inside. She asked Mom and Dad if she could. They said yes, but she had to stay with them. Lily was happy. She liked to explore. She wanted to see now. + +Tom and Lily walked to the big wheel and the small tent. They saw many people in front of them. They had to wait. Tom was mad. Lily was sad. + +Then, something happened. The big wheel stopped. The people on it were stuck. They could not get down. They shouted for help. Tom was scared. He did not want to go on it anymore. + +The small tent opened. A man came out. He had a big hat and a long beard. He smiled at Lily. He said he was a magician. He asked her if she wanted to see a trick. Lily was curious. She wanted to see a trick. + +The man took out a wand and a hat. He waved the wand and said some words. He put the hat on Lily's head. He said "Abracadabra". He lifted the hat. Lily saw a rabbit. She was amazed. She laughed and clapped. + +The man gave the rabbit to Lily. He said she could keep it. He said it was a gift for being a good girl. Lily was happy. She hugged the rabbit. She thanked the man. + +Tom saw Lily and the rabbit. He was jealous. He wanted a rabbit too. He ran to the small tent. He asked the man for a rabbit. The man said no. He said he only had one rabbit. He said Tom had to be nice and share. Tom was not nice. He was rude. He grabbed the rabbit from Lily. He said it was his. + +Lily was sad. She cried. She wanted her rabbit back. She asked Tom to give it back. Tom said no. He said it was his. + +Mom and Dad saw Tom and Lily. They were angry. They said Tom was bad. They said Lily was good. They said Tom had to give the rabbit back to Lily. They said Lily could keep the rabbit. They said Tom had to say sorry to Lily and the man. Tom was not happy. He did not want to say sorry. He wanted to keep the rabbit. + +But he had no choice. He gave the rabbit back to Lily. He said sorry to Lily and the man. He was still mad. He did not like the fair. + +Lily was happy. She had her rabbit. She said thank you to Mom and Dad. She said she liked the fair. + +The end. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a pond with many ducks. Tim and Mia want to feed the ducks. They have some bread. + +"Look, Mia, a big duck!" Tim says. He throws a piece of bread to the duck. The duck swims fast to get the bread. It eats the bread and quacks. + +"Can I feed the duck, too?" Mia asks. She breaks a piece of bread and throws it to the duck. The duck swims fast again and eats the bread. It quacks louder. + +Tim and Mia laugh. They throw more bread to the duck and other ducks. The ducks swim fast and eat the bread. They quack and flap their wings. + +"Wow, the ducks are hungry!" Tim says. He looks at his bread. He only has a small piece left. "This is my last piece. Do you have any more, Mia?" + +Mia shakes her head. She has no more bread. She looks at the duck. The duck looks at her. It quacks softly. + +"Sorry, duck, we have no more bread," Mia says. She throws her last piece to the duck. The duck swims fast and catches the bread. It eats the bread and quacks happily. + +"Bye, duck, we have to go now," Tim says. He waves to the duck. The duck waves back with its wing. + +Tim and Mia hold hands and walk away. They finish feeding the ducks. They have fun in the park. +Jill and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red automobile that they could push and ride. They liked to pretend they were driving to different places, like the park, the zoo, or the store. + +One day, it was very hot outside. The sun was shining bright and the air was sticky. Jill and Tom wanted to play with their automobile, but their mom said they had to stay inside. "It's too hot for you and your toy," she said. "The sun can melt your automobile and make it soft and broken. You have to wait until it gets cooler." + +Jill and Tom were sad. They did not want to wait. They wanted to play with their automobile now. They looked at their mom, who was busy in the kitchen. They looked at each other, and had an idea. They sneaked out of the house, taking their automobile with them. They ran to the backyard, where they found a shady spot under a tree. They thought they were safe from the sun. + +They started to play with their automobile, pushing it, riding it, and making noises. They had fun for a while, but then they noticed something was wrong. Their automobile was not as hard and shiny as before. It was soft and dull. The sun had melted it, even under the tree. Jill and Tom were shocked and scared. They tried to fix their automobile, but it was too late. It was ruined. + +They heard their mom calling them from the house. They knew they were in trouble. They left their automobile in the backyard, and ran back to the house. They hoped their mom would not see their automobile, but she did. She was angry and sad. She scolded them for disobeying her and for ruining their toy. She said they had to learn to listen and to take care of their things. She said they had to say goodbye to their automobile, because it could not be fixed. + +Jill and Tom felt sorry and ashamed. They cried and hugged their mom. They said they were sorry and they loved her. They said they loved their automobile, too, and they did not mean to break it. They went to the backyard, and said goodbye to their automobile. They promised to be good and to play with their other toys. They learned their lesson, but they never forgot their big red automobile. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play in the garden with their dog, Spot. One day, they saw a big bird in the sky. It was loud and scary. They ran to their mom and hugged her. + +"Mom, what is that?" Lily asked. + +"That is a plane, sweetie. It is like a big bird that people can ride in. It is not going to hurt you," Mom said. + +"Can we ride in a plane, too?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe someday, when you are older. But for now, you are safe here with me and Spot," Mom said. + +She took them to the porch and gave them some juice and cookies. They lay on a soft blanket and watched the plane fly away. Spot lay next to them and wagged his tail. They felt peace in their hearts. They knew they were loved and safe. +Anna was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress, and a smile on her face. Anna liked to pretend that Lily was a nurse who helped sick people. + +One day, Anna's mom said, "Anna, we have to go to the doctor today. You need a check-up and a shot." Anna did not like the doctor. She was scared of the shot. She said, "No, mom, I don't want to go. I want to stay home and play with Lily." + +Mom said, "I know, Anna, but it's important to go to the doctor. The shot will make you strong and healthy. You can bring Lily with you if you want. Maybe she can learn something from the real nurse." + +Anna thought for a moment. She did not want to leave Lily alone. She also wanted Lily to learn how to be a good nurse. She said, "Okay, mom, I will go. But only if Lily can come with me." + +Mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily can come with you. Let's go then." + +Anna and mom got in the car and drove to the doctor's office. Anna held Lily tight in her arms. She was still nervous, but she hoped that Lily would help her. When they got there, they waited for their turn. Anna saw other kids who looked scared or sad. She wished she could make them feel better. + +Then, a nice lady came and called their name. She said, "Hi, I'm Nurse Kelly. I'm here to take care of you and Lily. Come with me, please." She led them to a small room with a bed, a table, and some tools. She smiled and said, "What a lovely doll you have, Anna. Is she your friend?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, she is. Her name is Lily. She is a nurse, too. She helps sick people." + +Nurse Kelly said, "Wow, that's wonderful. You know, I always wanted to be a nurse when I was a little girl, too. I liked to play with my dolls and pretend they were my patients. I learned a lot from them. Do you want to learn something from me today?" + +Anna said, "Yes, please. What can you teach me and Lily?" + +Nurse Kelly said, "Well, I can teach you how to measure your height, your weight, your temperature, and your blood pressure. I can also teach you how to listen to your heart and your lungs. And I can teach you how to be brave when you get your shot. It will only hurt for a second, and then it will be over. Do you want to try?" + +Anna said, "Okay, I will try. But can Lily try first?" + +Nurse Kelly said, "Sure, Lily can try first. She can be my helper. Let's start with her height. Can you stand her up on the table?" + +Anna did as Nurse Kelly asked. She stood Lily up on the table. Nurse Kelly used a ruler to measure her. She said, "Lily is 12 inches tall. That's very good for a doll. Can you write that down on this paper?" + +Anna took the paper and the pencil and wrote 12. She said, "I can write numbers. I learned that at school." + +Nurse Kelly said, "That's great, Anna. You are very smart. Now, let's measure Lily's weight. Can you put her on this scale?" + +Anna did as Nurse Kelly asked. She put Lily on the scale. Nurse Kelly read the number. She said, "Lily weighs 8 ounces. That's very light for a doll. Can you write that down on the paper?" + +Anna took the paper and the pencil and wrote 8. She said, "I can write more numbers. I learned that at home." + +Nurse Kelly said, "That's wonderful, Anna. You are very good at writing. Now, let's measure Lily's temperature. Can you put this thermometer under her arm?" + +Anna did as Nurse Kelly asked. She put the thermometer under Lily's arm. Nurse Kelly waited for a few seconds. She said, "Lily's temperature is 98.6 degrees. That's normal for a doll. Can you write that down on the paper?" + +Anna took the paper and the pencil and wrote 98.6. She said, "I can write even more numbers. I learned that from Lily." + +Nurse Kelly said, "That's amazing, Anna. You are very good at learning. Now, let's measure Lily's blood pressure. Can you wrap this cuff around her arm?" + +Anna did as Nurse Kelly asked. She wrapped the cuff around Lily's arm. Nurse Kelly pumped the bulb and listened to +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and make castles. But today it was very hot and they were thirsty and tired. + +"Mom, can we have some water?" Sara asked. + +"Yes, dear, just a minute. I have some in the bag," Mom said. + +Ben saw something moving in the sand. He bent down and looked closer. It was an ant. It was carrying a crumb of bread. Ben followed the ant with his finger. + +"Look, Sara, an ant!" Ben said. + +Sara came over and saw the ant too. She wanted to touch it, but Mom said no. + +"Don't bother the ant, Sara. It is working hard to find food for its family," Mom said. + +"But I want to see it, Mom. It is so small and cute," Sara said. + +She reached out her hand and tried to pick up the ant. But the ant did not like that. It bit Sara's finger. Sara cried out and dropped the ant. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The ant bit me, Mom! It hurts!" Sara complained. + +Mom took Sara's finger and blew on it. She gave her a hug and a kiss. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. The ant was scared of you. It thought you were going to hurt it. Next time, just watch the ant, don't touch it," Mom said. + +Sara nodded and sniffed. She felt sorry for the ant too. She looked at the sand and saw the ant running away with its crumb. + +"Bye, ant. I'm sorry I scared you. I hope you find your family," Sara said. + +Ben smiled and gave Sara a pat on the back. + +"It's okay, Sara. The ant is fine. And you are brave. Come on, let's go get some water. It's too hot to play in the sand," Ben said. + +Sara and Ben walked to Mom and drank some water. They felt better and decided to play on the swings instead. They had fun and forgot about the ant. But they learned to be careful and respectful of the little creatures in the park. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. They have fun. + +"Look, Lily!" Tom says. "I see a round ball. Let's play with it!" + +"OK, Tom!" Lily says. "You bring the ball and I bring the bat. We can hit the ball and run." + +Tom and Lily bring the ball and the bat. They take turns to hit the ball and run. They laugh and shout. They play for a long time. + +But then, they start to feel tired. They are hot and thirsty. They want to rest. + +"Tom, I'm tired," Lily says. "Can we stop playing?" + +"Me too, Lily," Tom says. "Let's go to the bench and drink some water." + +Tom and Lily go to the bench. They drink some water. They sit and talk. + +"That was fun, Lily," Tom says. "But I'm glad we stopped. I'm very tired." + +"Me too, Tom," Lily says. "But I'm happy. You are a good friend." + +Tom and Lily smile. They hug. They are friends. They are tired. They are happy. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a lovely dove on a tree. The dove was white and soft. It made a cooing sound. + +"Look, a dove!" Lila said. + +"What is a dove?" Ben asked. He did not know the word. + +"A dove is a bird. It can fly and sing. It is nice and gentle," Lila said. + +"Can we touch it?" Ben questioned. He wanted to feel the dove. + +Lila shook her head. "No, we cannot touch it. It is scared of us. We have to be quiet and still. Then it will stay with us." + +Lila and Ben sat on the grass. They watched the dove. They smiled and whispered. The dove did not fly away. It cooed and flapped its wings. It liked Lila and Ben. They were friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they observe a big bird on a tree. The bird has a muffin in its beak. The muffin looks yummy. + +"Look, Ben, the bird has a muffin!" Anna says. + +"Where did it get the muffin?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe from the bakery. Let's go and see." Anna says. + +They run to the bakery. They see a basket of muffins on the counter. The baker is not there. He is in the back room. + +"Can we have a muffin, Anna?" Ben says. + +"I don't know, Ben. The baker might be angry." Anna says. + +But Ben is hungry. He reaches for a muffin. He takes a bite. He makes a face. + +"Yuck, this muffin is smelly!" Ben says. + +He spits out the muffin. He sees a fly on it. The fly buzzes away. + +"Ben, that muffin is old. It has flies on it." Anna says. + +She sees the baker coming out of the back room. He looks angry. + +"Hey, you kids, what are you doing with my muffins?" The baker says. + +He sees the bitten muffin on the floor. He sees the fly on the basket. + +"Oh, no, my muffins are spoiled. How did this happen?" The baker says. + +He is sad. He likes to make muffins. + +"Sorry, mister, we didn't know." Anna says. + +"We were hungry. We saw the bird with a muffin." Ben says. + +They point to the tree. The bird is still there. It has eaten the muffin. It looks happy. + +The baker looks at the bird. He smiles. + +"Well, at least someone enjoyed my muffins." The baker says. + +He gives Anna and Ben a new muffin. The muffin is fresh and sweet. + +"Here, you can have this muffin. But next time, ask me first." The baker says. + +"Thank you, mister. We will ask you next time." Anna and Ben say. + +They eat the muffin. They share it with the bird. The bird sings a song. They are all happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and make noise. But they did not like the mosquitoes. The mosquitoes were small and mean. They bit Ben and Lily and made them itch. + +"Go away, mosquitoes!" Ben shouted. He waved his arms and tried to hit them. But the mosquitoes were too fast and too many. + +"Look, Ben!" Lily said. She pointed to a bottle on the table. The bottle had a picture of a flower and a word. The word was "spray". + +"What is that?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it can help us with the mosquitoes," Lily said. She picked up the bottle and pressed the button. A mist came out of the bottle. It smelled nice. + +"Let me try!" Ben said. He took the bottle from Lily and sprayed it around him. The mist made him feel cool and fresh. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Lily said. She grabbed the bottle back and sprayed it on herself. They laughed and sprayed each other. + +But they did not notice that the mist also made the mosquitoes go away. The mosquitoes did not like the smell of the spray. They flew away to find another place to bite. + +Ben and Lily were happy. They had found a way to play without the mosquitoes. They did not know that the spray was original. It was made by their mom, who was a scientist. She had invented the spray to keep the mosquitoes away. She was going to tell them later, but she was glad to see them having fun. She smiled and watched them from the window. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play with cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. One day, they found a bright red car that was very shiny and fast. They both wanted to play with it, but there was only one car. + +Lily said, "I saw it first, it is mine!" Tom said, "No, I saw it first, it is mine!" They began to quarrel and pull the car from each other. They shouted and cried and made a lot of noise. + +Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw them fighting over the car and was very angry. She said, "Stop it, you two! You are being very naughty and rude. You have to share and take turns. If you don't, I will call the police and they will take the car away." + +Lily and Tom were scared of the police. They did not want to lose the car or get in trouble. They said, "Sorry, mom, we will share and take turns." They let go of the car and hugged each other. They said, "Sorry, friend, we will not quarrel anymore." + +Their mom was happy to see them make up. She said, "That's good, I am proud of you. You can play with the car together, but be careful and gentle. And don't forget to say thank you and please." Lily and Tom nodded and smiled. They took turns to play with the car and had fun. They learned to be kind and respectful. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. They see a big building with many windows. They wonder how many windows are there. + +"Let's count the windows!" Lily says. "It will be fun!" + +"Okay!" Tom says. They start to count. "One, two, three, four, five..." + +They count and count. But there are too many windows. They get tired and bored. + +"This is boring!" Tom says. "I don't want to count anymore. Let's do something else!" + +"Me too!" Lily says. "Let's go to the park and play on the swings!" + +They run to the park. They forget about the building and the windows. They have fun on the swings. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big jug of juice on the table. They wanted some juice, but the jug was too high for them. + +"Let's try to get the jug," Tom said. "I have an idea." + +Tom got a chair and pushed it to the table. He climbed on the chair and reached for the jug. But the jug was still too high. He stretched his arm, but he could not touch the jug. + +"Help me, Lily," Tom said. "You climb on the chair too." + +Lily climbed on the chair behind Tom. She put her hands on his shoulders and pushed him up. Tom felt Lily pushing him and tried harder to get the jug. He almost got it, but then he lost his balance. He and Lily fell off the chair with a loud thud. The jug also fell off the table and broke on the floor. Juice spilled everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Tom cried. They were upset. They did not get any juice, and they made a big mess. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw Lily and Tom on the floor, and the broken jug and the juice. She was not happy. + +"What did you do?" Mom asked. "Why did you try to get the jug? You know it is too high for you. You could have hurt yourself. And look at this mess. You have to clean it up." + +Lily and Tom felt sorry. They did not mean to break the jug and spill the juice. They just wanted some juice. + +"We are sorry, Mom," Lily and Tom said. "We were thirsty. We wanted some juice. We tried to get the jug, but we could not. We fell off the chair and the jug broke. We are sorry." + +Mom sighed. She was not angry anymore. She knew Lily and Tom were just curious and thirsty. She hugged them and said, "It's okay. I forgive you. But next time, if you want some juice, just ask me. I will help you. And now, let's clean up this mess together. Then we can have some juice and cookies." + +Lily and Tom smiled. They were happy. They said, "Thank you, Mom. We love you. We will help you clean up. And we will ask you next time." + +They got some towels and started to wipe the juice. Mom got a broom and swept the broken pieces of the jug. They worked together and soon the kitchen was clean. Then they had some juice and cookies and enjoyed their snack. They learned their lesson and did not try to get the jug again. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big cooler under a tree. The cooler is colorful. It has red, blue, yellow and green stripes. + +"Let's see what's inside the cooler!" Lily says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They run to the cooler and open it. They find many yummy things. There are apples, oranges, bananas, cheese, crackers and juice. + +"Wow! This is a good cooler!" Ben says. + +"Maybe someone left it for us!" Lily says. + +They take out some things and sit on the grass. They eat and drink and talk. + +"Who do you think this cooler belongs to?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe a nice person who likes colors and fruits." Lily says. + +"Or maybe a clown who works in the circus." Ben says. + +They laugh and imagine the clown. They think he has a big red nose, a colorful hat and big shoes. + +They finish their snack and put the things back in the cooler. They close it and leave a note. + +The note says: "Thank you for the yummy snack. We like your cooler. It is very colorful. From Lily and Ben." + +They put the note on the cooler and run back to the playground. They have more fun playing on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They are happy and full. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play pretend. One day, they pretend to be drivers. They make cars out of boxes and paper. They draw wheels and windows and doors. They also make licenses out of paper. They write their names and draw pictures of themselves. + +Sara and Tom drive their cars around the yard. They stop at red lights and go at green lights. They honk and wave at each other. They have fun. But then, they see a police car. It is real. It is not pretend. It is Mr. Lee, the neighbor. He is a police officer. He is not playing. + +Mr. Lee sees Sara and Tom. He smiles. He drives his car to them. He gets out. He says hello. He asks them what they are doing. Sara and Tom say they are drivers. They show him their licenses. Mr. Lee looks at them. He frowns. He says they are fake. He says they are not real. He says they are not allowed to drive. + +Sara and Tom are scared. They think they are in trouble. They say they are sorry. They say they are just playing. They say they did not know. Mr. Lee sees they are scared. He laughs. He says he is joking. He says he is not mad. He says he is playing too. He says he likes their licenses. He says they are very creative. He says they can keep driving. + +Sara and Tom are happy. They say thank you. They say they like his car. They say they want to be police officers too. Mr. Lee says they can be. He says they can talk to him anytime. He says he can teach them more. He says he can give them real badges. He says he can be their friend. Sara and Tom say yes. They say they want that. They hug him. They drive away. They honk and wave. They have more fun. +Tommy likes to number his toys. He has a lot of cars, balls, blocks and animals. He puts them in different bowls and counts them. He says, "One, two, three, four, five. This bowl has five cars. Five is a big number!" + +One day, his sister Lily comes to play with him. She sees his bowls and says, "Can I play with you, Tommy? I like your toys. They are very nice and colorful." + +Tommy says, "No, Lily. You cannot play with me. These are my toys and my bowls. You will mess up my numbers. Go away!" + +Lily feels sad and angry. She says, "That is not fair, Tommy. You are not nice. You are mean. You have to share your toys and bowls. Sharing is good. Mommy and Daddy say so." + +Tommy says, "No, no, no. I do not want to share. These are mine. Go away or I will tell Mommy and Daddy." + +Lily does not go away. She grabs one of his bowls and runs away. She says, "Ha, ha, ha. Now I have your bowl. It is a regular bowl. It is not special. You can use any bowl to number your toys. You are silly, Tommy." + +Tommy is very mad. He runs after her and tries to get his bowl back. He says, "Give me back my bowl, Lily. It is my bowl. I need it to number my toys. You are bad, Lily. You are a thief." + +They chase each other around the house. They make a lot of noise. They knock over things and spill things. Mommy and Daddy hear them and come to see what is wrong. They see Tommy and Lily fighting over a bowl. They say, "Stop, stop, stop. What are you doing, Tommy and Lily? Why are you fighting over a bowl? It is just a regular bowl. It is not worth fighting over. You have to calm down and talk to each other. You have to be nice and share. You are brother and sister. You have to love each other." +Lily and Max are friends. They go to the same school. They like to play and talk together. One day, they have a new teacher. Her name is Miss Rose. She is nice and pretty. She smiles a lot. + +"Hello, children. I am your new teacher. I am happy to meet you. What are your names?" Miss Rose asks. + +"I am Lily. This is Max. We are friends," Lily says. + +"Nice to meet you, Lily and Max. You are very polite. Do you like school?" Miss Rose says. + +"Yes, we do. We like to learn and have fun," Max says. + +"Good. I like that. Today, we will learn about animals. Do you like animals?" Miss Rose says. + +"Yes, we do. We like dogs and cats and birds and fish," Lily says. + +"Me too. I have a dog at home. His name is Spot. He is very friendly. Do you want to see a picture of him?" Miss Rose says. + +"Yes, please," Lily and Max say. + +Miss Rose shows them a picture of her dog. He is brown and white. He has a big nose and a wagging tail. He looks happy. + +"Wow, he is cute. Can we pet him?" Lily says. + +"Maybe one day. He likes children. He likes to give kisses," Miss Rose says. + +"Kisses? Like this?" Max says. He leans over and gives Lily a kiss on the cheek. + +Lily giggles. She gives Max a kiss back. + +Miss Rose smiles. She thinks they are sweet. + +"That's right. Like that. That's a nice way to show you care. But remember, only kiss people who want to be kissed. And ask first, okay?" Miss Rose says. + +"Okay," Lily and Max say. + +They hug each other. They are happy. + +"Time for lunch, children. Let's go to the cafeteria. What do you have in your lunch boxes?" Miss Rose says. + +"I have a sandwich and an apple and a cookie," Lily says. + +"I have a cheese and a banana and a muffin," Max says. + +"That sounds yummy. I have a salad and a yogurt and a granola bar," Miss Rose says. + +They walk to the cafeteria. They sit together. They share their food. They talk and laugh. They like their new teacher. They are friends. +Lily liked to order food at the drive-thru. She liked to talk to the box with the voice. She liked to say what she wanted to eat and drink. She liked to hear the voice say "okay" and "thank you". + +One day, Lily went to the drive-thru with her mom. She was very excited. She wanted to order a burger and a juice. She waited for the voice to ask her what she wanted. But the voice did not come. Lily looked at the box. It was broken. There was a sign that said "sorry". + +Lily was sad. She wanted to order. She wanted to talk to the voice. She asked her mom, "Mom, why is the voice gone?" + +Her mom said, "The voice is not gone, Lily. The voice is deaf. The voice cannot hear us. The box is not working. We have to go to the window and order there." + +Lily did not understand. She asked, "What is deaf?" + +Her mom said, "Deaf means you cannot hear. Some people are deaf. They cannot hear sounds. They use their eyes and their hands to talk. They are not different from us. They are just like us." + +Lily was curious. She wanted to learn more. She said, "Can we talk to the deaf people? Can we use our eyes and our hands?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, we can. We can learn their language. It is called sign language. It is very beautiful and fun. Do you want to learn it?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, I do. I want to talk to the deaf people. I want to talk to the voice. Maybe the voice will come back one day. And I will say hello and thank you with my eyes and my hands." + +Her mom smiled. She said, "That is very kind and smart of you, Lily. I am proud of you. Let's go to the window and order. And then we can go home and learn sign language together." + +Lily smiled too. She was happy. She liked to order food at the drive-thru. But she liked to learn new things more. She liked to talk to everyone. She liked to be a good friend. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, it is very cold. They wear thick coats and hats and gloves. They zip their coats all the way up. + +They see a big slide in the park. They run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They laugh and have fun. But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a dog. A big, black dog. It barks and runs to them. + +Lily and Tom are scared. They do not like the dog. They look for a place to hide. They see a small house. It has a window. They run to the house. They open the window. They climb inside. They close the window. + +They are safe in the house. They look out the window. They see the dog. It is still barking. It tries to get in. But it can not. The window is too high. The dog gives up. It goes away. + +Lily and Tom are happy. They hug each other. They wait for the dog to go far away. Then, they open the window. They climb out. They run back to their moms. They tell them what happened. Their moms are proud of them. They say they are brave. They give them a hug and a kiss. They go home. They have hot chocolate. They are warm and cozy. They are glad they have each other. They are best friends. +Tom is a curious boy. He likes to see new things and ask questions. He goes to school with his friends. His teacher is Miss Lee. She is nice and smart. + +One day, Miss Lee gives the class a quiz. She says, "This is a quiz to see what you know. You have to write the answers on the paper. Do not look at your friends' papers. Do not talk. Do your best." + +Tom looks at the quiz. He sees some words and some pictures. He knows some of them, but not all of them. He wants to see what his friends write. He is curious. + +He leans over and tries to see Sam's paper. Sam is his best friend. He is good at quizzes. But Sam sees Tom and says, "Tom, stop! You cannot see my paper. That is cheating. You have to do your own quiz." + +Tom feels bad. He knows Sam is right. He says, "Sorry, Sam. I was just curious. I will do my own quiz." He sits back and looks at his paper. He tries to remember what Miss Lee taught him. He writes the answers as best as he can. + +When the quiz is over, Miss Lee collects the papers. She says, "Good job, class. You did well on the quiz. I am proud of you. You can see your scores tomorrow." + +Tom hopes he did well. He is still curious. He wants to see his score and Sam's score. He says to Sam, "Sam, are you mad at me? I am sorry I tried to see your paper." + +Sam says, "No, Tom, I am not mad at you. I am your friend. I know you are curious. But you have to follow the rules. You have to learn by yourself. That is how you grow." + +Tom says, "You are right, Sam. Thank you for being my friend. I will follow the rules. I will learn by myself. I want to grow." + +They hug and smile. They are happy. They are curious. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a friendly neighbor, Mr. Lee, who had a garden with many flowers and vegetables. + +One day, Lily and Ben were playing in the sandbox when they saw Mr. Lee picking some tomatoes from his garden. They waved to him and said hello. Mr. Lee waved back and smiled. He walked over to them and gave them each a ripe tomato. "These are for you, my little friends. Enjoy!" he said. + +"Thank you, Mr. Lee! You are very generous!" Lily and Ben said. They took the tomatoes and bit into them. They were juicy and sweet. They liked them very much. + +But then, Ben saw that Lily's tomato was bigger than his. He felt jealous and angry. He wanted the bigger tomato. He snatched Lily's tomato from her hand and said, "This is mine! You can have the smaller one!" + +Lily was shocked and sad. She started to cry. She said, "That's not fair, Ben! Mr. Lee gave us both a tomato. You can't take mine!" + +Mr. Lee heard the commotion and came back to see what was wrong. He saw Ben holding two tomatoes and Lily crying. He said, "What's going on here, children? Why are you fighting over a tomato?" + +Ben looked down and felt ashamed. He realized he had been greedy and mean. He said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Lee. I'm sorry, Lily. I wanted the bigger tomato, but I shouldn't have taken yours. Here, you can have it back." + +He gave Lily her tomato and hugged her. Lily stopped crying and hugged him back. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. We can share the tomatoes if you want." + +Mr. Lee smiled and said, "That's very kind of you, Lily. And that's very brave of you, Ben. You both learned a valuable lesson today. It's better to be generous and share than to be selfish and grab. Now, why don't you go inside and wash your hands? It's almost time for dinner." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Okay, Mr. Lee. Thank you for the tomatoes. We'll see you later." + +They ran inside and washed their hands. They told their mom about the tomatoes and how they made up with each other. Their mom was proud of them and said, "You are good children. I'm glad you have such a nice neighbor. Now, let's have dinner. We have some more tomatoes in the salad." + +Lily and Ben smiled and said, "Yay! We love tomatoes!" + +They sat down and enjoyed their dinner. They also remembered to wave to Mr. Lee through the window and say thank you again. Mr. Lee waved back and said, "You're welcome, my little friends. Have a good night!" +Jill and Ben like to play sport in the park. They kick a ball, run and jump. They have fun with their friends. Sometimes they see flowers in the park. They are red, yellow, pink and blue. They smell nice. + +One day, they see a new flower. It is big and gray. It has no smell. Jill and Ben are curious. They go near the flower. They want to touch it. + +"Hello, little ones," the flower says. "Do you like me?" + +Jill and Ben are surprised. They did not know flowers can talk. + +"Who are you?" Jill asks. + +"I am a bloom," the flower says. "I am a special kind of flower. I only open at night. I like the moon and the stars." + +"Why are you gray?" Ben asks. + +"Because I am different," the flower says. "But I am still beautiful. Do you want to see me glow?" + +Jill and Ben nod. They want to see the flower glow. + +"Then come back tonight," the flower says. "But be quiet and careful. Do not let anyone see you. I will show you a secret." + +Jill and Ben agree. They say goodbye to the flower. They run back to their friends. They are excited. They want to see the flower glow. They wonder what the secret is. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They say, "What is in the box?" + +They open the box and see a big red fly. It has wings and a propeller. It is a toy plane. They say, "Wow, a fly! We can fly it in the sky!" + +They take the fly outside and put batteries in it. They turn on the switch and the fly makes a loud noise. It is ready to fly. They say, "Let's go to the park and fly it!" + +They run to the park with the fly. They see a jolly man with a dog. The man says, "Hello, boys. What do you have there?" They say, "A fly! We can fly it in the sky!" + +The man says, "That is a nice fly. Can I see it?" They say, "Sure, you can see it." They give the fly to the man. + +The man says, "Thank you, boys. You are very kind." He smiles and holds the fly. He says, "But I have a secret. I am not a jolly man. I am a bad man. And this is not a fly. It is a spy plane. I will use it to spy on people and steal their things. Ha ha ha!" + +He runs away with the fly. He says, "Bye bye, boys. You will never see your fly again!" + +Tom and Sam are sad and angry. They say, "He tricked us! He stole our fly! We want our fly back!" + +They chase the bad man and the fly. They say, "Stop, bad man! Give us our fly!" + +Will they catch the bad man and the fly? Will they get their fly back? What will happen next? +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to observe the birds, the flowers and the bugs. They also liked to run, jump and slide on the playground. They had a lot of fun. + +But after a while, they started to feel tired. They wanted to rest and drink some water. They saw a big tire hanging from a tree. It looked like a swing. They decided to try it. + +"Can I go first?" Lily asked. + +"OK, but be careful. The tire is hard and it swings fast," Ben said. + +Lily climbed on the tire and held on tight. Ben pushed her gently. Lily felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughed and said, "This is fun!" + +But then, the tire swung too high and too fast. Lily lost her grip and flew off the tire. She landed on the grass with a thud. She cried out in pain. + +"Ow, ow, ow! My arm hurts!" Lily said. + +Ben ran to her and saw that her arm was twisted and swollen. He felt sorry for her and said, "Oh no, Lily! I'm sorry! I pushed you too hard!" + +He helped her get up and hugged her. He said, "Let's go find Mom and Dad. They will take you to the doctor. The doctor will make your arm better." + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She said, "OK, Ben. Thank you for being my friend." + +They walked to their parents, who were sitting on a bench. They told them what happened. Their parents were worried and said, "Oh, Lily! You poor thing! Let's go to the car and drive to the hospital. You'll be OK, sweetie." + +They left the park and the tire behind. They learned a lesson: playing on a tire can be fun, but also dangerous. They had to be careful and not swing too hard. +Tommy liked to draw on his desk with his crayons. He did not care if his teacher or his mom got angry. He thought his drawings were pretty and fun. He did not like to share his crayons with anyone. He was ignorant. + +One day, a new girl came to his class. Her name was Lily. She had no crayons of her own. She saw Tommy's crayons and asked him, "Can I use some of your crayons, please?" + +Tommy said, "No, they are mine. Go away." + +Lily felt sad. She wanted to draw too. She looked around and saw a sharp pencil on the floor. She picked it up and went to her desk. She tried to draw with the pencil, but it was hard and scratchy. It made ugly marks on her desk. She did not like it. + +The teacher saw what Lily was doing and said, "Lily, what are you doing? You are not supposed to draw on your desk with a pencil. That is bad. You can ruin your desk and hurt yourself with the sharp pencil. Give it to me, now." + +Lily gave the pencil to the teacher and said, "I'm sorry, teacher. I just wanted to draw. Tommy would not let me use his crayons. He was mean to me." + +The teacher looked at Tommy and said, "Tommy, is that true? Did you not share your crayons with Lily? That is not nice. You should be kind and generous to your classmates. You are being ignorant. How would you feel if no one shared with you?" + +Tommy felt ashamed. He realized he was wrong. He said, "I'm sorry, teacher. I'm sorry, Lily. I was ignorant. You can use some of my crayons, if you want." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Tommy. That is very nice of you. Can we be friends?" + +Tommy nodded and said, "Yes, we can be friends. Do you want to draw with me?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I do. What do you want to draw?" + +Tommy said, "Let's draw a rainbow. It has many colors. It is pretty and fun." + +Lily said, "I like rainbows. They make me happy." + +They took some crayons and drew a rainbow on a paper. They showed it to the teacher and the teacher said, "That is a beautiful rainbow. You did a good job. I'm proud of you. You are not ignorant anymore. You are smart and friendly." + +Tommy and Lily felt happy. They learned to share and to be kind. They became good friends. They liked to draw together. They did not draw on their desks anymore. They used papers instead. They had fun. +Anna and Ben were bored. It was a gloomy day and they could not play outside. They looked around the house for something fun to do. + +"Let's play with the ball!" Ben said. He picked up a big red ball and threw it to Anna. + +"Okay!" Anna said. She caught the ball and threw it back to Ben. They played catch for a while, but soon they got tired. + +"Let's play something else!" Anna said. She looked at the closet and saw a box. She opened the box and found a big black hat, a long white scarf, and a shiny silver whistle. + +"Wow! What are these?" Ben said. He ran to the box and took out the whistle. He blew it hard and made a loud noise. + +"These are things for a game!" Anna said. She put on the hat and the scarf and said, "I am a coach and you are a player. We are going to play pitch!" + +"What is pitch?" Ben said. He looked at the whistle and wondered what to do with it. + +"Pitch is a game where you step and kick a ball into a goal!" Anna said. She pointed to a chair and a basket. "That is the goal. You have to try to kick the ball into the basket. And I will tell you what to do with the whistle. When I blow it, you have to stop or start or change direction. Do you want to play?" + +"Yes, I do!" Ben said. He put the whistle in his pocket and took the ball. He stepped and kicked the ball towards the basket. Anna blew the whistle and shouted, "Stop! Good job, Ben! Now start again and kick harder!" + +Ben and Anna played pitch for a long time. They had a lot of fun and forgot about the gloomy day. They laughed and cheered and ran and kicked. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They are popular with the other kids. + +One day, they see a big box in the park. It is brown and has a lock on it. They wonder what is inside. They want to open it and see. They think it is a mystery. + +"Maybe it has toys or candy or books," Lily says. + +"Maybe it has a monster or a snake or a spider," Ben says. + +They try to pull the lock, but it is too hard. They try to shake the box, but it is too heavy. They try to peek through the cracks, but it is too dark. + +They hear a voice behind them. It is the park keeper. He is angry. + +"Hey, you two, get away from that box! It is not yours. It is mine. It has important things in it. Shut it and leave it alone!" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They run away from the box. They do not want to make the park keeper mad. They do not want to see what is inside the box anymore. They think it is not a mystery. It is a trouble. +Lily was a young fairy who loved to bake. She liked to make cakes and pies and cookies with her mom. They used flour and sugar and eggs and butter and fruits and nuts and chocolate. They mixed and rolled and cut and decorated. They made the kitchen smell yummy. + +One day, Lily wanted to bake something special for her friend Ben. Ben was a fairy too, but he lived in another tree. He liked to fly and play and tell jokes. He was very funny and kind. Lily thought he would like a chocolate cake with nuts and cherries. + +She asked her mom if she could bake the cake by herself. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful and follow the recipe. She gave Lily a big bowl and a spoon and a book. She said she would help if Lily needed. + +Lily was very happy. She opened the book and looked at the pictures. She found the chocolate cake recipe. She read the words slowly and did what they said. She put the flour and the sugar and the eggs and the butter in the bowl. She stirred and stirred until it was smooth. She added the chocolate and the nuts and stirred some more. She poured the batter in a pan and put it in the oven. She set the timer and waited. + +She heard a knock on the door. It was Ben. He said hello and asked what she was doing. She said she was baking a cake for him. He said wow and thank you and asked if he could help. She said yes and gave him a bowl of cherries. She said they could put them on top of the cake when it was done. He said that sounded delicious and started to wash the cherries. They talked and laughed and smelled the cake. They heard the timer beep and took the cake out of the oven. It was brown and fluffy and hot. They let it cool and then put the cherries on it. They cut a big slice for each of them and ate it. It was sweet and crunchy and juicy. They said it was the best cake ever. They hugged and smiled and thanked each other. They decided to bake more cakes together. They were very happy. +Lila and Max were playing dress-up in their room. They had many clothes and hats and shoes to try on. They liked to pretend they were different people and animals. + +Lila found a long pink dress and a shiny crown. She put them on and said, "Look, Max, I am a princess. I am very graceful and pretty. Do you want to be my prince?" + +Max shook his head. He did not want to be a prince. He wanted to be a dragon. He found a green shirt and a hanger. He put the shirt on and bent the hanger into a circle. He put the circle on his head and said, "Roar! I am a dragon. I am very strong and scary. I will breathe fire at you, princess!" + +Lila was not afraid of Max. She knew he was just playing. She said, "No, dragon, you cannot breathe fire at me. You are my friend. Let us play together. We can go to the castle and have a tea party." + +Max thought for a moment. He liked tea parties. He said, "Okay, princess, I will be your friend. But I am still a dragon. Can I have some cookies at the tea party?" + +Lila smiled and nodded. She said, "Yes, dragon, you can have some cookies. But you have to be nice and share. Come on, let us go to the castle." + +They took their clothes and hats and shoes and hanger and went to the living room. They used the couch as the castle and the table as the tea party. They had a lot of fun playing dress-up. They were very happy. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play with books. They had many books in their room, but their favorite was the big dictionary. The dictionary had many words and pictures that they could learn from. + +One day, they wanted to go to the park with their mom, but she said they had to wait. She had to finish some work on her computer. Lily and Tom were bored and unhappy. They did not want to delay their fun. + +They decided to sneak out of their room and take the dictionary with them. They thought they could look at it in the park. They put the dictionary in a big orange bag and ran out of the door. + +But the dictionary was very heavy and the bag was very big. Lily and Tom had trouble carrying it. They bumped into things and dropped it on the floor. The dictionary got dirty and torn. Some pages fell out. + +Their mom heard the noise and came out of her room. She saw the mess and the damage. She was very angry and sad. She scolded Lily and Tom for being naughty and careless. She said they could not go to the park anymore. They had to stay in their room and clean up. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry and ashamed. They realized they had made a big mistake. They apologized to their mom and hugged her. They promised to be good and patient next time. They learned that they should not delay their mom's work and they should respect their books. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a doll and Ben had a truck. They were having fun, but Ben wanted to see Sara's doll. + +"Can I see your doll?" Ben asked. + +"No, it's mine!" Sara said. + +"Please, just for a little bit?" Ben begged. + +"No, go away!" Sara said. + +Ben was persistent. He did not give up. He tried to grab the doll from Sara's hands. Sara pulled the doll away. Ben reached for the doll again. Sara pushed him away. Ben got angry. He saw a hook on the wall. It was for hanging coats. He had an idea. He took the hook and poked Sara with it. + +"Ow!" Sara cried. "That hurts!" + +"Give me the doll!" Ben shouted. + +"Stop it!" Sara shouted back. + +Their mom heard the noise. She came into the living room. She saw Ben poking Sara with the hook and Sara holding the doll. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. + +"He poked me with the hook!" Sara said. + +"She won't let me see her doll!" Ben said. + +Mom was not happy. She took the hook from Ben and the doll from Sara. She put them on a high shelf. + +"No more poking and no more doll!" Mom said. "You need to share and be nice to each other!" + +Sara and Ben felt sorry. They said sorry to each other. They hugged and made up. They decided to play with the truck together. Mom smiled and gave them a kiss. She was glad they were friends again. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play in the dark. They have a flashlight and a big blanket. They wrap the blanket around them and make a tent. They turn on the flashlight and pretend they are camping. + +"Look, Ben, I see stars!" Mia says, pointing at the flashlight. "They are so bright and pretty." + +"Yes, they are, Mia. And do you hear that? It is an owl. Hoo-hoo!" Ben says, making a sound with his mouth. + +They giggle and tell each other stories. They have fun in their tent. + +But then, Mom comes in. She sees the messy room. She sees the blanket, the flashlight, and the toys everywhere. She is not happy. + +"Ben and Mia, what are you doing? It is time for bed. And look at this mess. You have to clean it up right now!" Mom says, turning on the light. + +Ben and Mia are sad. They do not want to stop playing. They do not want to clean up. + +"But Mom, we are camping. We are having an adventure. Please, can we stay a little longer?" Mia asks, with a pout. + +"No, you cannot. It is late and you have school tomorrow. And you have to respect the rules. You know you have to tidy up your room before bed. Now, come on, help me put everything away." Mom says, firmly. + +Ben and Mia sigh. They turn off the flashlight and unwrap the blanket. They help Mom clean up the room. They put the flashlight and the blanket in the closet. They put the toys in the box. They say sorry to Mom. + +Mom hugs them and kisses them. She says she loves them. She says they can play again tomorrow, but they have to follow the rules. She says good night and tucks them in. + +Ben and Mia close their eyes. They dream of stars and owls. They dream of camping. They are happy. +Sara and Ben are going to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They are very happy. They want to see the lions, the monkeys and the penguins. They pack some snacks, some water and some hats in a big bag. + +They get in the car and drive to the zoo. Mom and Dad sing some songs with Sara and Ben. They have fun. They see a big sign that says "ZOO" and a picture of a giraffe. They are almost there. + +But then, Mom says "Oh no!" She looks in her purse. She can't find the tickets. She says "I think I forgot the tickets at home. We can't go in the zoo without the tickets. What are we going to do?" + +Sara and Ben feel sad. They want to go in the zoo. They don't want to go back home. They say "Please, Mom, please, can we find the tickets? Can we call someone? Can we buy new tickets?" + +Mom says "I'm sorry, Sara and Ben. I don't have my phone. I don't have any money. I don't know what to do. Maybe we can ask someone for help." + +She sees a man in a blue shirt. He works at the zoo. He has a badge that says "ZOO STAFF". She goes to him and says "Excuse me, sir, can you help us? We forgot our tickets at home. We drove a long way to come here. Is there any way we can go in the zoo?" + +The man smiles. He says "Don't worry, ma'am, I can help you. I have some extra tickets here. You can have them for free. They are dry and good. You can go in the zoo and have fun. Just show them at the gate." + +Mom says "Thank you, sir, thank you so much. You are very kind. You made our day. Come on, Sara and Ben, let's go in the zoo. We have tickets now. We are very lucky." + +Sara and Ben say "Thank you, sir, thank you, thank you." They hug the man. They are very happy. They run to the gate. They show their tickets. They go in the zoo. They see the lions, the monkeys and the penguins. They have a lot of fun. They don't forget to say thank you to the man in the blue shirt. He is their hero. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to pretend they were animals and make noises. Lily was a lion and Tom was a monkey. + +"Roar!" Lily said. "I am the king of the jungle. You have to mind me, monkey." + +"Ooh-ooh-ah-ah!" Tom said. "I don't mind you, lion. I am too fast and smart. You can't catch me." + +They chased each other around the sofa and the table, laughing and having fun. They did not hear the TV that said there was an earthquake coming. + +Suddenly, the floor shook and the windows rattled. The toys fell off the shelves and the lamps crashed to the ground. Lily and Tom were scared and hugged each other. + +"What is happening?" Lily asked. + +"It's an earthquake!" Tom said. "We have to go to mommy and daddy. They will keep us safe." + +They ran to the door, but it was stuck. They pushed and pulled, but it did not open. They cried and shouted for help. + +"Mommy! Daddy! We are here! Please help us!" + +They heard footsteps and voices outside. They recognized their parents' voices. They were happy and relieved. + +"Mommy! Daddy! We are here! Please help us!" + +Their parents heard them and came to the door. They used a big hammer to break the door. They saw Lily and Tom and hugged them. + +"Are you OK, sweeties?" their mommy asked. + +"Yes, we are OK, mommy," Lily said. + +"We are sorry, daddy," Tom said. "We made a mess with our toys." + +Their daddy looked at the living room. It was full of broken things and dust. It was disgusting. + +"It's OK, son," he said. "It's not your fault. The earthquake made the mess. We are just glad you are safe. Come on, let's go outside. There are people who can help us." + +They took their coats and shoes and followed their parents outside. They saw other people who were also scared and sad. They saw fire trucks and ambulances and police cars. They saw cracks and holes in the ground and the walls. They saw the TV that said the earthquake was over. + +They thanked the people who helped them. They hoped their home would be fixed soon. They hoped they could play with their toys again. They hoped there would be no more earthquakes. They held each other's hands and prayed. +Lily likes to play in the mud. She has a pair of red boots that she wears when it rains. Her boots are wide and big, so they do not hurt her feet. She likes to splash and jump in the puddles with her boots. + +One day, Lily sees a big puddle near the fence. She runs to it and gets ready to jump. But she does not see the hole under the water. She jumps and falls into the hole. Her boot gets stuck in the mud. She tries to pull it out, but it does not move. She feels scared and sad. She cries for help. + +Her mom hears her cry and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Lily in the hole with her boot. She runs to her and hugs her. She tells her it is okay and she will get her out. She grabs her boot and pulls hard. The boot comes out with a pop. Lily is happy and relieved. She thanks her mom and hugs her back. + +Her mom tells her to be careful next time and to look before she jumps. She helps her clean her boot and her clothes. She tells her she loves her and she is proud of her. Lily smiles and says she loves her too. She learns a lesson and has a story to tell. She still likes to play in the mud, but she always checks for holes. +Tom and Ann like to play dress up. They have a big box of old clothes from Mom and Dad. They find hats, shoes, dresses, and suits. They pretend to be different people and have fun. + +One day, they want to go to the store. They put on their best clothes. Tom wears a suit and a hat. Ann wears a dress and a hat. They look very nice. They take a bag and some money. They say bye to Mom and Dad. + +They walk to the store. They see many things. They see toys, books, candy, and fruit. They want to buy something. They look at the money. They have enough for one thing. They have to choose. + +Tom sees a fat bear. He likes the bear. He wants to buy the bear. Ann sees a pretty doll. She likes the doll. She wants to buy the doll. They both want different things. They do not agree. They start to argue. + +A lady sees them. She works at the store. She asks them what is wrong. They tell her. She smiles. She has an idea. She says they can share. She says they can buy both things. She says they can pay half and half. They like the idea. They stop arguing. They pay the lady. They say thank you. They take the bear and the doll. They are happy. They go home. They show Mom and Dad. They play with the bear and the doll. They share. They are good friends. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with a rope. The rope was for hanging and swinging. Tom wanted to try it. He said to Sam, "Look, a rope! Let's hang and swing!" + +Sam was scared. He said to Tom, "No, no, no! That rope is dangerous. It can break. You can fall. You can hurt yourself. Let's not hang and swing. Let's play something else." + +But Tom did not listen. He said to Sam, "You are a baby. You are afraid of everything. I am not a baby. I am brave. I want to hang and swing. Watch me!" He ran to the tree and grabbed the rope. + +Sam watched Tom hang and swing. He was very worried. He said to Tom, "Please, please, please! Stop hanging and swinging. Come down. It is not safe. It is not fun. It is not good." + +But Tom did not listen. He said to Sam, "You are silly. You are boring. You are no fun. I am having fun. I am hanging and swinging. Whee!" He swung higher and higher. + +Then, something bad happened. The rope broke. Tom fell. He hit the ground. He screamed. He cried. He was hurt. Sam ran to him. He said to Tom, "Oh, no, no, no! Tom, are you okay? I am sorry. I am sorry. I am sorry." + +But Tom did not answer. He was not okay. He was very hurt. He was bleeding. He was not moving. Sam was scared. He was sad. He was alone. He did not know what to do. He needed help. He started to search for help. He shouted, "Help, help, help! My brother is hurt. He fell from the rope. He needs help. Please, please, please! Help, help, help!" + +But no one heard him. No one came. No one helped. Sam and Tom were in the park. They were in trouble. They were in danger. They were not happy. They were not playing. They were not hanging and swinging. They were not brothers. They were not alive. The end. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had a lot of toys, but their favorite ones were their original puppets. The puppets were made by their mom from old socks and buttons. Sam had a green puppet with a big nose and Lily had a pink puppet with long ears. + +One day, they decided to put on a show for their dad. They used a cardboard box as a stage and a blanket as a curtain. They made up funny stories and voices for their puppets. Their dad watched and clapped and laughed. + +But then, Sam had a naughty idea. He wanted to make Lily's puppet say something silly. He reached into his pocket and took out a pin. He waited for Lily to lift her puppet up and then he poked it with the pin. Lily felt a sharp pain in her hand and dropped her puppet. She started to cry. + +Sam realized he had made a big mistake. He had hurt his sister and ruined their show. He felt very sorry and ashamed. He threw away the pin and hugged Lily. He said he was sorry and he loved her. He gave her his puppet to make her feel better. + +Lily stopped crying and hugged Sam back. She said she forgave him and she loved him too. She gave him back his puppet and they smiled. Their dad came over and hugged them both. He said he was proud of them for being kind and original. He said they could have some cookies and milk as a treat. Sam and Lily agreed that was a good idea. They put away their puppets and went to the kitchen. They decided to never poke each other again. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They are happy and loud. But one day, they see a new thing in the park. It is long and thin and brown. It does not move. It is dry. + +"What is that?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe it is a stick." + +They go closer to the thing. They want to touch it. But then, the thing moves. It hisses. It has a mouth and teeth and eyes. It is a snake. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They scream. They run away. They find their mom. She hugs them. She tells them to be careful. She says the snake is not nice. It can bite. It can hurt. + +Anna and Ben nod. They are sorry. They do not want to play with the snake. They want to play with their mom. They are quiet. They are safe. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their dog, Spot. Spot was a cute dog with black and white fur and a big tail. He liked to run and chase balls and sticks. Ben and Lily loved Spot very much. + +One day, a big truck came to the park. It was loud and scary. It had a big shovel on the front and a big hole on the back. The truck was digging up the grass and the dirt. Ben and Lily did not like the truck. They wanted it to go away. + +Spot did not like the truck either. He barked and growled at it. He wanted to protect Ben and Lily. He ran towards the truck and tried to bite its tires. But the truck did not stop. It kept digging and moving. Spot was in danger. + +"Spot, come back!" Ben shouted. "The truck is bad! It can hurt you!" + +"Spot, please listen!" Lily cried. "We love you! We don't want you to get hurt!" + +But Spot did not hear them. He was too brave and too angry. He kept running after the truck. Ben and Lily were very worried. They did not know what to do. + +Then, they saw a man in a blue uniform. He had a badge and a hat. He was a police officer. He saw Spot and the truck. He knew Spot was in trouble. He ran to the truck and blew his whistle. He made the truck stop. He picked up Spot and carried him to Ben and Lily. He gave them a hug and a smile. + +"Are you okay, little dog?" he asked. "You are very brave, but you should not chase trucks. They are dangerous. You are lucky I was here. I am a hero. I help people and animals who are in trouble." + +Ben and Lily thanked the police officer. They were very happy and relieved. They hugged Spot and kissed him. They told him he was a hero too, but he should be more careful. Spot licked their faces and wagged his tail. He was sorry he made them worry. He was glad he was safe. + +The police officer waved goodbye and left. Ben and Lily took Spot home. They gave him a treat and a toy. They played with him and cuddled him. They told him he was a cute dog and they loved him very much. Spot was happy. He loved them too. He did not worry about the truck anymore. He only worried about being a good dog and a good friend. +Lily liked to dress up in her mom's clothes. She found a big hat, a long dress and some shiny shoes in the closet. She put them on and looked at herself in the mirror. She felt very pretty and grown-up. + +She wanted to show her mom how she looked, so she went outside to find her. She saw her mom in the garden, picking some flowers. She ran towards her, waving her hat. + +"Mom, mom, look at me!" she shouted. "I'm a princess!" + +Her mom turned around and smiled. She saw Lily in her clothes and laughed. + +"You are a very pretty princess, Lily," she said. "But you know, those are my special clothes. I only wear them for very important occasions. You can't play with them, honey. They might get dirty or torn." + +Lily felt sad. She liked the clothes and wanted to keep them. She didn't want to take them off. + +"But mom, I love them," she said. "They make me feel happy. Can I please wear them for a little while?" + +Her mom shook her head. She was about to say no, when she heard a loud noise. It was the neighbor's dog, barking and running towards them. He was a big, black dog with sharp teeth. He liked to chase things that moved. + +Lily saw the dog and felt scared. She dropped her hat and screamed. She wanted to run away, but the dress was too long and the shoes were too big. She tripped and fell on the ground. + +Her mom saw what happened and ran to help her. She picked her up and hugged her. She checked if she was hurt. She was not, but she was very scared and crying. + +"Shh, shh, it's okay, Lily," her mom said. "The dog can't hurt you. He's just playing. He's a friendly dog. He won't bite you." + +She looked at the dog and said, "Go away, boy. Leave us alone." + +The dog stopped barking and wagged his tail. He saw the hat on the ground and picked it up. He thought it was a toy. He ran away with it, happy. + +Lily saw the dog take her hat and felt more sad. She liked the hat. It was her favorite part of the outfit. She wanted it back. + +"Mom, mom, the dog took my hat," she said. "He stole it. Can we get it back?" + +Her mom sighed. She looked at the hat and then at Lily. She saw how much she loved the clothes and how much they meant to her. She felt sorry for her. + +"Okay, Lily," she said. "We can try to get your hat back. But first, you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will take off the clothes and put them back in the closet. And you have to promise me that you will ask me before you wear them again. Can you do that?" + +Lily nodded. She understood. She knew her mom was right. She had to respect her things and follow her rules. She said, "I promise, mom. I'm sorry. I won't do it again." + +Her mom smiled and kissed her. She said, "I love you, Lily. You are a very good girl. And you are a very pretty princess, even without the clothes." + +She took off the dress and the shoes and gave them to her mom. She held her hand and walked with her to the neighbor's house. They knocked on the door and asked for the hat. The neighbor was very nice and gave it back. He apologized for the dog and said he was just curious. He said Lily looked very cute in the hat and gave her a flower. + +Lily thanked him and took the flower. She put it in her hair and smiled. She felt happy again. She had her hat, her flower and her mom. She didn't need anything else. She was a princess, after all. +Tom and Sam like to play golf. They have small sticks and balls. They hit the balls with the sticks and try to make them go in holes. They have fun. + +One day, they want to play golf in the park. But they have to wait. Mom says there is a delay. There is a big truck on the road. It makes a lot of noise and smoke. It blocks the way. Tom and Sam are sad. + +They look at the truck. They see something on the back. It is a big animal. It is brown and furry. It has horns and hoofs. It does not move. It does not breathe. It is dead. + +Tom and Sam are scared. They do not like the dead animal. They do not want to play golf anymore. They want to go home. They hug Mom. + +Mom says it is okay. She says the truck is taking the dead animal away. She says it is a moose. She says it was sick and died. She says it is sad, but it happens. + +She says they can play golf another day. She says they can do something else today. She says they can have ice cream. Tom and Sam smile. They like ice cream. They forget the delay and the dead moose. They are happy. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. It was spring, and the flowers were bright and pretty. Sara liked to smell the flowers and make a necklace with them. Ben liked to run and jump and slide on the grass. + +"Look, Sara, I can fly!" Ben shouted, as he jumped from the swing. He landed on the ground with a thud. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" he cried, holding his knee. He had a big scratch and it was bleeding. + +Sara ran to him and saw his wound. She frowned. She did not like to see Ben hurt. + +"Ben, are you okay?" she asked, with a worried voice. + +"No, it hurts a lot!" Ben said, with tears in his eyes. + +Sara thought for a moment. She remembered that her mom had a band-aid in her bag. She ran to the bench where her mom was sitting and reading a book. + +"Mom, mom, Ben needs a band-aid!" she said, pointing to Ben. + +Her mom looked up and saw Ben on the ground. She quickly got up and took a band-aid from her bag. + +"Thank you, Sara, you are very helpful!" she said, as she walked to Ben. + +She cleaned his wound and put the band-aid on it. + +"There, all better!" she said, with a smile. + +Ben smiled too. He felt better now. + +"Thank you, mom, thank you, Sara!" he said, hugging them. + +Sara hugged him back. + +"You're welcome, Ben. I'm glad you're okay. Do you want to play some more?" she asked. + +Ben nodded. + +"Yes, but not too high!" he said. + +They laughed and ran to the slide. They had fun in the park. It was spring, and they were happy. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big pair of scissors in the kitchen. They decide to use the scissors to cut things. + +"Look, I can cut this paper!" Tom says. He cuts the paper into small pieces. + +"Me too!" Jen says. She cuts the paper too. Then she sees a book on the table. "Can I cut the book?" she asks. + +"No, don't cut the book!" Tom says. "That is a bad thing to do. Mom will be angry." + +But Jen does not listen. She cuts the book with the scissors. She cuts the pages and the cover. She thinks it is fun. + +Then they hear a noise. It is Mom. She comes into the kitchen. She sees the paper and the book on the floor. She sees the scissors in Jen's hand. She is very angry. + +"What did you do?" she yells. "You cut the book! That was a fine book! It was a gift from Grandma! How could you do such a thing?" + +Tom and Jen are scared. They say they are sorry. But Mom does not forgive them. She takes the scissors away. She makes them clean up the mess. She says they are not friends anymore. She says they have to go to their rooms and stay there. She says they will not get any dessert or story tonight. + +Tom and Jen are sad. They cry. They wish they did not cut the book. They wish they listened to Tom. They wish Mom was not angry. They wish they were still friends. But it is too late. They cut the book. They did a bad thing. And now they have to pay. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big flashlight in their dad's closet. They turned it on and saw a bright light. They thought it was fun to shine it on the walls and make shadows. + +"Look, Lily, I can make a dog!" Sam said, holding his hand in front of the flashlight. + +"Wow, Sam, that's cool! Can you make a cat?" Lily asked, blinking her eyes. + +Sam tried to make a cat, but it looked more like a mouse. Lily laughed and clapped her hands. They kept playing with the flashlight, making different animals and noises. + +But they did not hear their mom calling them for dinner. She came into the closet and saw them with the flashlight. She was not happy. + +"Sam and Lily, what are you doing? You know you are not supposed to play with dad's flashlight. It is not a toy. It is for emergencies. You could hurt your eyes or waste the batteries. Come here, right now!" she said, taking the flashlight from them. + +Sam and Lily felt bad. They knew they did something wrong. They followed their mom to the kitchen, where she gave them a lecture. She told them why they should not play with the flashlight, and why they should listen to her when she calls them. She also told them to say sorry to their dad, and to be more careful next time. + +Sam and Lily nodded and said sorry. They did not want to make their mom or dad angry. They also did not want to miss dinner. They were hungry and tired from playing. They ate their food and drank their milk. Then they hugged their mom and dad and went to bed. They dreamed of bright lights and shadows, but they did not touch the flashlight again. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. They saw a big tree with many green leaves and red fruits. They wanted to touch the fruits and see how they tasted. + +"Look, Ben, the fruits are so pretty and shiny. Let's go and touch them," Anna said. + +"OK, Anna, but be careful. Maybe they are not good for us," Ben said. + +They ran to the tree and reached for the fruits. But as soon as they touched them, they felt a sharp pain in their fingers. The fruits were not fruits, but spiky balls that hurt a lot. + +"Ow, ow, ow! Anna, it hurts! Let go of the fruit!" Ben cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow! Ben, I can't! The fruit is stuck to my hand!" Anna cried. + +They tried to pull their hands away, but the spiky balls were too strong. They started to bleed and cry louder and louder. + +A man who was walking by heard their cries and came to help them. He saw the tree and the spiky balls and shook his head. + +"You silly children, why did you touch the tree? Don't you know that this is a cactus? It has needles that can hurt you very much. You are not intelligent at all," he said. + +He took out a knife and cut the spiky balls from their hands. He wrapped their hands with a cloth and took them to a doctor. The doctor gave them some medicine and a bandage and told them to be more careful next time. + +Anna and Ben learned a hard lesson that day. They never touched the cactus tree again. They were sad and ashamed and wished they had been more intelligent. +Lily liked to walk with her mom. Mom was a model. She wore pretty clothes and shoes. Sometimes she took Lily to her work. Lily saw many cameras and lights. + +One day, mom had a big show. She asked Lily to come with her. Lily was happy. She put on her best dress and hat. She held mom's hand and walked to the car. + +At the show, mom had to change her clothes many times. She told Lily to wait for her in a chair. Lily saw many people. Some were models like mom. Some were helpers. Some were watchers. + +Lily wanted to talk to mom. She got up from the chair and walked to the stage. She saw mom in a blue dress. She looked very pretty. Lily called her name. + +"Mom, mom, look at me!" + +Mom heard Lily. She smiled and waved. She said, "Hi, Lily, you look very pretty too!" + +But then, a helper came and took Lily away. He said, "Sorry, little girl, you can't be here. It's not safe. You have to go back to your chair." + +Lily was sad. She didn't want to leave mom. She cried and kicked. She said, "No, no, let me go! I want to be with mom!" + +Mom saw Lily. She felt sorry for her. She said to the helper, "It's okay, I'll take her. She's my daughter. She won't bother anyone." + +The helper said, "But, miss, you have to go on the stage soon. You can't take her with you." + +Mom said, "Don't worry, I'll be back in time. I'm a reliable model. I always do my job well." + +Mom took Lily in her arms and walked to the backstage. She hugged her and kissed her. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily, I didn't mean to leave you alone. I love you very much. You're my best friend." + +Lily stopped crying. She smiled and hugged mom. She said, "I love you too, mom. You're my best friend too." + +Mom said, "How about we watch the show together? You can sit on my lap and see all the pretty clothes and shoes. Would you like that?" + +Lily said, "Yes, mom, I would like that very much." + +Mom and Lily walked to the front row. They sat on a chair and watched the show. Lily clapped and cheered for mom. Mom winked and smiled at Lily. They were both very happy. +Sam was enthusiastic about his new toy car. It was red and shiny and had four big wheels. He wanted to play with it all day and night. He put a battery inside the car and turned it on. The car made a loud noise and moved very fast. + +"Wow, look at my car!" Sam shouted to his mom. "It can go anywhere!" + +Mom smiled and watched Sam drive his car around the living room. She was happy that he liked his gift. She also wanted to teach him something. + +"Sam, do you know what a battery is?" Mom asked. + +Sam stopped his car and looked at Mom. He shook his head. + +"A battery is something that gives power to your car. It makes it move and make noise. But a battery does not last forever. It can run out of power. Then your car will stop moving and making noise. Do you understand?" Mom explained. + +Sam nodded. He learned a new word. He learned what a battery was. + +"Can I get more batteries if they run out?" Sam asked. + +"Yes, you can. But you have to be careful with batteries. They are not toys. They can be dangerous if you break them or put them in your mouth. You have to ask me or Dad before you change them. And you have to throw away the old ones in a special bin. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Sam nodded again. He learned more things. He learned how to use batteries safely. + +"Thank you, Mom. You are very smart. I love you and I love my car." Sam said. + +Mom hugged Sam and kissed his cheek. She was proud of him. He was enthusiastic and curious. He learned a lot today. +Tom and Anna like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. One day, they see a big truck in the park. The truck has a cage with a gorilla inside. The gorilla looks sad and bored. + +"Look, a gorilla!" Tom says. "He is big and hairy. Do you think he can talk?" + +"I don't know," Anna says. "Maybe he can. Let's say hello to him." + +They go near the cage and wave to the gorilla. The gorilla looks at them and makes a soft noise. + +"Hello, gorilla," Tom says. "What is your name?" + +The gorilla points to a sign on the cage. The sign says "Bobo". + +"Bobo," Anna repeats. "That is a nice name. Do you like the park, Bobo?" + +The gorilla shakes his head. He points to the trees and the sky. + +"You want to go to the trees and the sky?" Tom asks. "You want to be free?" + +The gorilla nods. He looks sad again. + +Tom and Anna feel sorry for Bobo. They wish they could help him. + +"Maybe we can open the cage," Anna says. "Maybe we can let him out." + +"But how?" Tom says. "The cage is locked. And the truck driver is watching." + +They look around and see the truck driver. He is talking on his phone. He is not paying attention to the cage. + +"Quick, let's try," Anna says. "Maybe we can find the key." + +They look for the key. They see it hanging on the truck door. They run to the truck and grab the key. They run back to the cage and unlock it. + +"Come on, Bobo," Tom says. "You can go now. You can be free." + +The gorilla looks at them and smiles. He hugs them and thanks them. He is a modest gorilla. He does not want to make trouble. + +He springs out of the cage and runs to the trees. He climbs up and swings from branch to branch. He looks happy and free. + +Tom and Anna watch him and cheer. They are happy for Bobo. They hope he will find a good home. + +The end. +Tim and Mia were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big cave in the hill. They wanted to go inside and see what was there. + +"Let's go in the cave!" Tim said. "Maybe we can find treasure or animals." + +"I don't know, Tim," Mia said. "The cave looks dark and scary. What if we get lost or hurt?" + +"Don't be afraid, Mia," Tim said. "We have a flashlight and a map. We can be brave and have fun." + +Tim and Mia went in the cave with their flashlight and map. They saw many rocks and bats and spiders. They also saw a yellow stone that shone like the sun. + +"Wow, look at this stone!" Tim said. "It is so pretty and yellow. I want to take it home." + +"Tim, wait!" Mia said. "Maybe the stone belongs to someone or something. Maybe it is important for the cave. Maybe we should leave it here." + +"No, Mia," Tim said. "The stone is mine. I found it first. I want to keep it." + +Tim took the stone and put it in his backpack. He and Mia walked back to the cave entrance. But when they got there, they saw a big problem. The entrance was blocked by rocks. They could not get out. + +"Help! Help!" Tim and Mia shouted. "We are stuck in the cave!" + +They heard a loud roar from inside the cave. It was a bear. The bear was angry. The bear wanted the yellow stone. The yellow stone was the bear's treasure. The bear had put the rocks to protect the stone. + +"Tim, what did you do?" Mia said. "You took the bear's stone. You made the bear mad. You trapped us in the cave." + +"I'm sorry, Mia," Tim said. "I was greedy and foolish. I should have listened to you. I should have left the stone alone." + +Tim and Mia were very scared. They hugged each other and hoped for help. They learned a hard lesson. They learned to respect nature and not take what is not theirs. They learned to remind each other to be kind and smart. +Ben and Mia liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They made roads and bridges with their blocks and books. They zoomed their cars on the roads and made loud noises. + +One morning, they woke up early and saw the sunrise. The sky was pink and orange and yellow. They ran to the window and pointed at the sunrise. "Look, look!" Ben said. "Pretty!" Mia said. + +They wanted to play with their cars in the sun. They put on their coats and shoes and grabbed their cars. They asked their mom if they could go outside. Their mom was dependable. She always took care of them and played with them. She smiled and said, "Yes, you can go outside, but stay in the yard and be careful." + +Ben and Mia went outside and found a spot to play. They made a hill with some dirt and rocks. They zoomed their cars up and down the hill. They had fun and laughed. They saw the sun get higher and brighter. They felt warm and happy. They loved their cars and their mom and the sunrise. +Tom and Amy were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw many things in the park. They saw birds and flowers and trees. + +One day, they saw something new. It was a big saw. It was on the ground near a bench. It was shiny and light. Tom and Amy were curious. They wanted to see the saw. + +They ran to the saw. They touched it. It was cold and hard. They lifted it. It was heavy and sharp. They moved it. It made a noise. They liked the noise. + +They pointed the saw at different things. They pointed it at the sky. They pointed it at the grass. They pointed it at the bench. They pointed it at each other. + +"Look, Amy, I have a saw!" Tom said. + +"Me too, Tom, I have a saw!" Amy said. + +They laughed and played with the saw. They did not know that the saw was dangerous. They did not see the man who left the saw. He was working on the bench. He went to get some nails. He forgot the saw. + +He came back. He saw Tom and Amy with the saw. He was angry and scared. He ran to them. He took the saw from them. He shouted at them. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing with my saw? That's not a toy! That's a tool! You could hurt yourself or someone else! Give me that saw right now!" + +Tom and Amy were surprised and scared. They dropped the saw. They cried. They ran away. They did not like the man. They did not like the saw. They did not play with the saw again. They learned that some things are not for children. They learned to be careful. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big fountain with water that went up and down. They wanted to go closer and touch the water. + +"Look, Lily, the fountain is so pretty!" Max said. + +"Yes, let's go and see!" Lily said. + +They ran to the fountain and put their hands in the water. It was cold and wet and fun. They splashed and laughed and made bubbles. They did not see the sign that said "Do not play in the fountain". + +Soon, a man came and saw them. He was angry and shouted at them. + +"Hey, you two, get out of the fountain! You are making a mess and breaking the rules!" he said. + +Lily and Max were scared and sorry. They got out of the fountain and looked at their clothes. They were wet and dirty and messy. They felt bad. + +"We are sorry, sir, we did not know," Lily said. + +"We just wanted to play," Max said. + +The man sighed and shook his head. He was not so angry anymore. He saw that they were just kids who made a mistake. + +"Next time, read the sign and stay away from the fountain. It is not safe or clean for you to play in. Go and dry yourselves and fold your clothes. And don't forget to say sorry to your parents," he said. + +Lily and Max nodded and said sorry again. They ran to their parents, who were sitting on a bench. They told them what happened and apologized. Their parents were not happy, but they hugged them and said they loved them. They gave them towels and helped them fold their clothes. They learned their lesson and never played in the fountain again. +Tim and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. One day, they saw a stream in the park. It was shiny and cool. They wanted to play with the stream. + +They found some sticks and stones and leaves. They tried to create a bridge over the stream. They put the sticks and stones and leaves on the water. But the water was too strong. It washed away their bridge. They tried again and again. But they could not create a bridge. + +They felt sad and angry. They started to blame each other. They said mean words. They pushed and shoved. They forgot to be kind and share. + +A lady saw them. She was walking her dog. She came to them and said, "What are you doing, children? Why are you fighting? Don't you know that the stream is not for building bridges? It is for enjoying and respecting. It is a gift from nature. You should be grateful and careful. You should not waste and hurt. You should be friends and help." + +Tim and Lily felt embarrassed. They realized that they were wrong. They said sorry to each other. They said sorry to the lady. They said sorry to the stream. They picked up their sticks and stones and leaves. They threw them in the trash. They thanked the lady. They thanked the stream. They hugged and smiled. They learned to be humble and gentle. They learned to be happy and loving. They learned to create peace and harmony. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big dog with a red collar. The dog looked friendly and wagged its tail. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Lily asked Ben. + +"Sure, let's go!" Ben said. They ran to the dog and reached out their hands. The dog licked their fingers and wagged its tail more. + +"Hi, doggy! You are so nice!" Lily said. She hugged the dog's neck. The dog seemed to like it. + +But then, the dog saw a squirrel. The dog barked and jumped. It pulled its collar and ran after the squirrel. Lily and Ben were still holding the dog's collar. They were dragged by the dog. They fell and scraped their knees and elbows. They cried and let go of the collar. + +The dog did not stop. It chased the squirrel across the street. A car was coming fast. The car did not see the dog. The car hit the dog. The dog yelped and rolled on the ground. The car stopped and the driver got out. He looked at the dog and shook his head. + +Lily and Ben ran to the dog. They saw blood and fur. They saw the dog's body was still. They realized the dog was dead. They felt sad and scared. They wished they had not pet the dog. They wished the dog had been more thoughtful. They wished they could go back to the swing, the slide and the run. But they could not. They had to go home and tell their mom what happened. They knew their mom would be mad and sad too. They wished they had a better day. But they did not. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. Lily has a new toy. It is a phone. It can ring and talk. Lily likes her phone very much. + +One night, Lily and Ben have a sleepover. They sleep in Lily's room. Lily puts her phone on the nightstand. Ben sees the phone. He wants to play with it. He is jealous of Lily. + +When Lily is asleep, Ben takes the phone. He pushes the buttons. The phone rings and talks. Ben is happy. He thinks Lily will not know. + +But Lily wakes up. She hears the phone. She sees Ben with it. She is angry. She says, "That is my phone! Give it back!" Ben says, "No, it is mine now!" They start to fight. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the room. She sees Lily and Ben fighting. She is sad. She says, "Stop fighting! You are friends. You should share and be nice." She takes the phone. She gives it to Lily. She says, "Lily, this is your phone. You can play with it in the morning. But you should let Ben play with it too. He likes it too." She says, "Ben, this is Lily's phone. You should not take it without asking. You should say sorry to Lily. You can play with it if she lets you." She says, "Now, hug and say sorry. Then go to sleep. It is night. You need to rest." + +Lily and Ben hug and say sorry. They feel bad. They do not want to fight. They want to be friends. They say, "Good night, Mom. Good night, Lily. Good night, Ben." They go to sleep. They dream of happy things. +Lily likes to play with her toy vehicles. She has a red car, a blue truck, a yellow bus and a white bike. She makes them go fast and slow, and makes noises for them. Vroom, vroom, honk, honk! + +One day, she hears a loud ring, ring, ring outside. She runs to the window and sees a big white vehicle with a red cross on it. It has a siren and a light that flash. It is an ambulance. Lily wonders who is hurt and where it is going. + +She grabs her white bike and runs outside. She wants to follow the ambulance and see what is happening. She puts on her helmet and pedals fast. She rings her bell to let people know she is coming. Ring, ring, ring! + +She follows the ambulance for a while, but it is too fast for her. She loses sight of it and does not know where to go. She feels scared and lost. She does not know how to go back home. She stops and cries. Where is mommy? Where is daddy? + +A nice lady sees her and comes to help. She asks her what is wrong and where she lives. Lily tells her her name and her address. The lady calls her mommy on her phone and tells her where she is. She says she will stay with her until her mommy comes. + +Lily feels better and stops crying. She thanks the lady and hugs her. She waits with her and plays with her white bike. She rings her bell and smiles. Ring, ring, ring! +Ben likes to read books. He has many books in his room. He reads them every day. He learns new words and stories. He likes to read with his mom and dad. + +One day, Ben finds a new book on his bed. It is a big book with many pictures. It is a book about animals. Ben loves animals. He opens the book and starts to read. + +He sees a lion, a tiger, a bear, and a monkey. He reads their names and sounds. He sees a zebra, a giraffe, a elephant, and a rhino. He reads their names and colors. He sees a bird, a fish, a frog, and a snake. He reads their names and shapes. + +He is so happy. He wants to read more. He turns the page. He sees a big word. It says "wall". He does not know what it means. He looks at the picture. He sees a wall. It is a wall with many bricks. It is a wall with a hole. He sees something in the hole. It is a mouse. + +The mouse is small and gray. It has a long tail and big ears. It looks at Ben. It is alert. It is afraid of Ben. It thinks Ben is a cat. It runs away. It hides in the hole. + +Ben is surprised. He laughs. He says "wall". He says "mouse". He says "hello". He likes the book. He likes the wall. He likes the mouse. He wants to read more. He turns the page. He sees a new word. It says "door". He does not know what it means. He looks at the picture. He sees a door. He wonders what is behind the door. He is curious. He is excited. He reads on. +Jill and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box that they could fit inside. They pretended it was a spaceship, a castle, or a cave. They had fun making noises and stories with the box. + +One day, their mom said it was time for a nap. Jill and Ben did not want to nap. They wanted to play more with the box. They said no to their mom and ran to the box. They fit inside and closed the flap. They thought their mom would not find them. + +Their mom looked for them in their room, in the living room, and in the kitchen. She could not see them. She was worried. She called their names, but they did not answer. They were too busy playing in the box. They did not hear their mom. + +Their mom went outside to look for them. She saw the box in the yard. She thought it was empty. She did not know Jill and Ben were inside. She wanted to be modest and not waste things. She decided to give the box to the garbage man. She put the box on the curb and went back inside. + +The garbage man came and took the box. He did not know Jill and Ben were inside. He threw the box in his truck and drove away. Jill and Ben felt the box move and shake. They were scared. They tried to open the flap, but it was stuck. They cried and screamed, but no one heard them. They wished they had listened to their mom and taken a nap. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big red bottle on the grass. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's go, Tom!" Lily says. "Maybe it has juice or candy!" + +They run to the bottle and pick it up. It is heavy and shiny. They shake it and hear a fizz. + +"Wow, what is this?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know, let's open it!" Lily says. + +They twist the cap and the bottle makes a loud pop. A lot of white foam comes out and sprays them all over. + +"Ah, it's wet and sticky!" Tom cries. + +"It's funny and bubbly!" Lily laughs. + +They drop the bottle and run away. They are covered in foam and look like snowmen. + +"Look at us, Tom!" Lily says. "We are so silly!" + +They giggle and hug each other. They don't mind being wet and sticky. They had fun with the red bottle. +Lily and Ben went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. Lily liked the gorillas best. They were big and black and had funny faces. She wanted to touch them and give them a hug. + +But Mom and Dad said no. They said the gorillas were not pets. They said the gorillas could be angry or scared if Lily got too close. They said Lily had to stay behind the fence and watch from far away. + +Lily was sad. She did not listen to Mom and Dad. She saw a gorilla sitting on a rock. He looked nice and soft. Lily climbed over the fence and ran to the gorilla. She wanted to touch his fur and say hello. + +But the gorilla did not like Lily. He did not want her to touch him. He did not want her to say hello. He wanted her to go away. He roared and showed his teeth. He beat his chest and threw a banana peel at Lily. + +Lily was scared. She screamed and cried. She ran back to the fence. Mom and Dad were angry and worried. They grabbed Lily and hugged her. They said she was very naughty and silly. They said she could have been hurt by the gorilla. They said she embarrassed them in front of the other people. + +Lily was sorry. She said she was sorry to Mom and Dad. She said she was sorry to the gorilla. She said she would not do it again. She learned her lesson. She learned that gorillas are not soft and friendly. She learned that she had to listen to Mom and Dad. She learned that the zoo was not a place to play. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. They have many blocks and cars in their room. But they have only one number book. The number book is very yummy. It has pictures of apples, bananas, cookies and more. Tom and Sam both want to look at the number book. + +"Give me the number book!" Tom says. He pulls the book from Sam's hand. + +"No, it is mine!" Sam says. He pulls the book back from Tom's hand. + +They fight over the book. They tug and push and shout. The book rips in half. Tom and Sam stop fighting. They look at the book. They feel sad. + +"I am sorry, Sam," Tom says. "I was mean to you." + +"I am sorry, Tom," Sam says. "I was mean to you too." + +They hug each other. They share the book. They look at the pictures. They count the apples, bananas, cookies and more. They say the numbers out loud. They smile and laugh. They are friends again. +Tom is a little boy who likes to play with his dog, Rex. Rex is a big dog who likes to run and jump and bark. Every morning, Tom and Rex wake up and go outside to have fun. + +One morning, Tom is very sleepy. He does not want to get out of his bed. He wants to stay under his blanket and close his eyes. Rex is not sleepy. He wants to play with Tom. He jumps on Tom's bed and licks his face. He makes a loud noise with his mouth. + +Tom opens his eyes and sees Rex. He smiles and hugs Rex. He says, "Good morning, Rex. You are a good dog. But you are also a silly dog. Why do you make that noise?" + +Rex makes the noise again. He shows his teeth and pretends to bite Tom. He does not really bite Tom. He just plays with him. He likes to make Tom laugh. + +Tom laughs and tickles Rex. He says, "You are a funny dog, Rex. You do not bite me. You love me. And I love you too. But now we have to get up. We have to eat breakfast and get ready for the day. Come on, Rex. Let's go outside and play." +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to explore. One day, they found a valley with many trees and flowers. They saw some red berries on a bush and wondered how they would taste. + +"Let's try them," Anna said. "They look yummy." + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe they are not good for us." + +Anna picked a berry and put it in her mouth. She smiled and said, "They are sweet and juicy. You should try one too." + +Ben was curious and picked a berry too. He bit into it and made a face. "They are sour and bitter. I don't like them." + +Anna laughed and said, "You are silly. They are delicious. Have another one." + +Ben shook his head and said, "No, thank you. I want to go home." + +Anna said, "Fine. I will eat them all by myself. They are original and special. You are missing out." + +She ate more berries and felt happy. But soon, she felt sick. Her tummy hurt and she felt dizzy. She wanted to call Ben, but he was gone. She was alone in the valley and scared. + +She realized that the berries were not good for her. They were poison. She had made a big mistake. She wished she had listened to Ben. She closed her eyes and cried. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with a zigzag path. "Let's go up there!" Ben said. "It looks fun!" + +Lily was not sure. She was a little scared of heights. She worried that she might fall or get dizzy. But she did not want to say no to Ben. He was her best friend. So she followed him up the hill. + +The zigzag path was steep and twisty. Ben ran fast and laughed. Lily walked slow and held on to the rail. She looked down and felt her tummy flip. She wished she was back on the ground. + +"Come on, Lily!" Ben called from the top. "You can do it! It's not so bad!" + +Lily tried to be brave. She took a deep breath and climbed the last steps. She reached the top and saw Ben smiling. He pointed to a big slide that went down the other side of the hill. "Look, Lily! A slide! Let's go down together!" + +Lily looked at the slide. It was long and curvy and shiny. It looked like a snake. Lily did not like snakes. She felt dizzy and scared. She shook her head and said, "No, Ben. I don't want to go down the slide. I want to go back the way we came." + +Ben frowned. He did not understand why Lily was afraid. He thought the slide was fun. He wanted to share it with Lily. He said, "But Lily, it's just a slide. It's not a snake. It's not scary. It's fun! Please, Lily, come with me. I'll hold your hand. We'll go slow. You'll see. It's fun!" + +Lily looked at Ben. She saw that he was excited and happy. He was her best friend. He would not hurt her or leave her. He wanted to help her. She felt a little less dizzy and scared. She said, "OK, Ben. I'll try. But you have to hold my hand. And we have to go slow. And you have to promise not to laugh if I scream." + +Ben nodded. He said, "I promise, Lily. I'll hold your hand. And we'll go slow. And I won't laugh if you scream. I'll scream with you. It'll be fun!" + +Lily smiled. She said, "OK, Ben. Let's go." + +They held hands and sat on the slide. They pushed off and slid down the snake. They screamed and laughed and felt the wind in their hair. They reached the bottom and jumped off. They hugged and said, "That was fun!" + +They ran back to the zigzag path. They climbed up and down the hill again and again. They played and slid and had fun. They forgot their worries and fears. They were happy. They were best friends. +Tom and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look for bugs and rocks. One day, they saw a snake on the grass. It was long and green and had black spots. + +"Wow, look at that snake!" Tom said. "Can we touch it?" + +"I don't know," Sam said. "Maybe it will bite us." + +Tom was brave. He wanted to touch the snake. He moved his hand slowly to the snake's head. The snake did not move. Tom touched it softly. It felt cold and smooth. + +"See, it's nice," Tom said. "It won't bite us. You try it." + +Sam was scared. He did not want to touch the snake. But he did not want to look silly in front of Tom. He moved his hand slowly to the snake's tail. The snake did not like that. It turned around and hissed. It opened its mouth and showed its teeth. It bit Sam's hand. + +"Ow!" Sam cried. "It bit me! It bit me!" + +Tom was shocked. He let go of the snake. The snake slithered away into the bushes. Tom ran to Sam and looked at his hand. It was red and sore. + +"I'm sorry, Sam," Tom said. "I didn't know it would bite you. Are you okay?" + +Sam was angry. He was hurt and scared. He did not want to talk to Tom. He did not want to be his friend anymore. + +"Go away, Tom," Sam said. "You made the snake bite me. You are a bad friend. I don't like you." + +Tom felt sad. He did not mean to make the snake bite Sam. He wanted to help him. He wanted to be his friend. + +"Please, Sam," Tom said. "Don't be mad at me. I'm sorry. Can you forgive me?" + +Sam looked at Tom. He saw his sad face and his sorry eyes. He remembered all the fun they had together. He remembered how Tom shared his toys and snacks with him. He remembered how Tom made him laugh and smile. + +Sam felt sorry too. He did not want to lose his friend. He did not want to be mad at him. + +"Okay, Tom," Sam said. "I forgive you. You are a good friend. I like you." + +Tom smiled. He hugged Sam. He said thank you. + +They went to the nurse and got a band-aid for Sam's hand. They went back to the park and played some more. They did not look for snakes anymore. They looked for ordinary bugs and rocks. They were happy. They were best friends. +Lily liked to grow things. She had a little garden with flowers and carrots and peas. She watered them every day and watched them get bigger and bigger. She was very clever and knew the names of all the plants. + +One day, she found a jar in the kitchen. It was empty and had a lid. She wondered what she could do with it. She had an idea. She took the jar and some dirt and a seed. She put the dirt and the seed in the jar and closed the lid. She made a hole in the lid with a nail and a hammer. She asked her mom to help her. Her mom said it was a good idea and helped her make the hole. + +Lily put the jar on the windowsill where the sun could shine on it. She watered the seed through the hole every day. She waited and waited. After a few days, she saw a tiny green sprout in the jar. She was so happy. She showed her mom and dad and brother. They said she was very clever and praised her. She smiled and said thank you. + +She kept watering the sprout and watching it grow. It grew taller and taller and had leaves and buds. It was a sunflower. It was very pretty and bright. Lily loved her sunflower in the jar. She was very proud of it. She gave it a name. She called it Sunny. Sunny made her happy. She said Sunny was her friend. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They had a big box of paper and tape. They wanted to make a surprise for Mom. + +"Let's wrap this book for Mom," Lily said. "She likes to read books." + +"OK," Ben said. "I will help you." + +They took a piece of paper and put the book on it. They tried to fold the paper around the book. But the paper was too big and the tape was too sticky. + +"Ouch!" Ben cried. He had stuck the tape to his finger. It hurt. + +"Are you OK, Ben?" Lily asked. She pulled the tape off his finger. She gave him a hug. + +"I'm OK," Ben said. "But the book is not wrapped. It looks bad." + +Lily looked at the book. The paper was torn and wrinkled. The tape was everywhere. + +"It's OK, Ben," Lily said. "We can try again. We have more paper and tape." + +They threw away the bad paper and tape. They took a new piece of paper and cut it smaller. They folded it neatly around the book. They used a little bit of tape to hold it. + +"Look, Ben," Lily said. "We did it. The book is wrapped. It looks good." + +Ben smiled. He was happy. + +"Mom will love it," he said. + +They put the wrapped book under the tree. They waited for Mom to come home. + +It was dark outside. Mom came home. She saw the tree and the wrapped book. + +"What is this?" she asked. + +"It's a surprise for you, Mom," Lily and Ben said. They ran to her and gave her a hug. + +Mom smiled. She was happy. + +"Thank you, Lily and Ben," she said. "You are very sweet. Can I open it?" + +"Yes, Mom," Lily and Ben said. "We hope you like it." + +Mom opened the wrapped book. She saw the title. It was her favorite book. + +"I love it," she said. "How did you know?" + +"We saw you reading it before," Lily said. "We wanted to give you your own book." + +Mom hugged them again. + +"You are very smart and thoughtful," she said. "This is the best gift ever." + +Lily and Ben were proud. They had made Mom happy. They had wrapped a book for her. +Lily loved to play with her marbles. She had many marbles of different colors and sizes. She liked to roll them, sort them, and make patterns with them. She kept them in a big jar on her shelf. + +One day, her cousin Ben came to visit. He saw Lily's marbles and wanted to play with them too. He asked Lily, "Can I play with your marbles?" + +Lily said, "No, they are mine. You can play with something else." + +Ben was not happy. He said, "That's not fair. You have so many marbles. You should share them with me." + +Lily said, "No, I don't want to. Go away." + +Ben was angry. He waited until Lily was not looking and grabbed the jar of marbles. He ran to the door and tried to open it. But the jar was too heavy and he dropped it. The jar broke and the marbles spilled everywhere. + +Lily heard the noise and saw what happened. She was very sad. She cried, "My marbles! My marbles! You broke my marbles!" + +Ben was scared. He said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I just wanted to play with them." + +Lily said, "You should have asked me nicely. You should not have taken them without asking. You made a big mess." + +Ben said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily looked at Ben. She saw that he was miserable. She felt sorry for him. She said, "It's okay. I forgive you. But you have to help me pick up the marbles." + +Ben said, "Okay, I will help you. And maybe you can let me play with some of them later." + +Lily said, "Maybe I can. But only if you are nice and careful." + +Ben said, "I will be nice and careful. I promise." + +Lily and Ben hugged. They started to pick up the marbles together. They found some of their favorite ones and showed them to each other. They smiled and laughed. They became friends. +Sara liked to play in the garden with her dog, Max. She liked to dig holes and find things under the dirt. One day, she found a big, old root. It was brown and hard and had many bumps. Sara wondered what it was and where it came from. + +She showed the root to her mom, who said it was from a tree that used to grow there. She said the tree was very big and strong, but it got sick and had to be cut down. She said the root was all that was left of the tree. Sara felt sad for the tree and wanted to help it. + +She asked her mom if she could plant the root and make it grow again. Her mom said it was not possible, because the root was too old and dry. She said the root could not change anymore. She said Sara could keep the root as a toy or a decoration, but it would never be a tree again. + +Sara did not believe her mom. She thought the root could change if she gave it water and sun and love. She decided to plant the root in a pot and put it on the windowsill. She watered it every day and talked to it and sang to it. She hoped the root would sprout leaves and branches and flowers. + +After many days, Sara saw something green on the root. She was very happy and excited. She ran to her mom and showed her the root. She said the root had changed and was growing again. Her mom was very surprised and proud. She said Sara had done a miracle. She said the root was not just a root anymore, but a new plant. She said Sara had given the root a new life. Sara hugged the root and thanked it for being her friend. She named it Tree. +Ben likes hockey. He has a hockey stick and a ball. He plays hockey in the yard with his dad. They hit the ball with the stick and try to score in the net. + +One day, a nosy cat comes to the yard. The cat is black and white and has green eyes. The cat sees the ball and wants to play. The cat runs after the ball and tries to catch it with its paws. + +Ben and his dad are not happy. They want to play hockey, not cat. They say, "Go away, cat! This is our ball!" But the cat does not listen. The cat thinks the ball is fun. + +Ben has an idea. He says, "Dad, let's turn the net around. Then the cat will go in the net and we can play hockey." His dad says, "Good idea, Ben. Let's do that." + +They turn the net around and put it on the ground. They hit the ball near the net and wait. The cat sees the ball and runs to it. The cat jumps in the net and gets stuck. The cat meows and tries to get out. + +Ben and his dad laugh. They say, "We got you, cat! Now you can't bother us." They pick up the net and the cat and put them in the porch. They say, "Bye, cat! Maybe next time you will not be so nosy." Then they go back to the yard and play hockey. They have fun. +Lily was a rabbit who loved to hop and eat melons. She found a big melon in the garden and wanted to take it to her burrow. But the melon was very heavy and hard to move. She pushed and pulled and rolled the melon, but it was too slow. + +A fox saw Lily and the melon. He was hungry and wanted to eat them both. He sneaked up behind Lily and pounced on her. Lily was scared and tried to hop away, but the melon was in her way. She could not escape from the fox. + +The fox bit Lily and dragged her and the melon to his den. He ate them for his dinner. Lily was gone and the melon was gone. The garden was quiet and sad. The end. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a pink dress and long hair. Lily liked to comb Anna's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Lily's mom said they had to go to the library. Lily wanted to bring Anna with her. Mom said okay, but she told Lily to be quiet in the library. Lily nodded and hugged Anna. + +The library was very big and had many books. Lily saw some other kids there, but they were busy reading or drawing. Lily felt bored. She wanted to play with Anna. She whispered to Anna, "Do you like the library?" Anna nodded. Lily whispered, "Do you want to see the books?" Anna nodded again. + +Lily got up and walked to a shelf. She saw a book with a picture of a princess. She liked princesses. She took the book and opened it. She saw many words, but she could not read them. She asked Anna, "Can you read this?" Anna shook her head. + +Lily decided to make up her own story. She looked at the pictures and said, "This is a princess. She lives in a castle. She has a horse and a crown. She is very happy." She said this very loud, because she wanted Anna to hear. + +But some people did not like Lily's loud voice. A man who was reading a newspaper said, "Shh! This is a library. You have to be quiet." A lady who was working on a computer said, "Yes, please. We value silence here. Silence means respect." A boy who was doing his homework said, "Yeah, be quiet. You are disturbing us. We are busy." + +Lily felt scared and sad. She did not mean to be rude. She just wanted to have fun with Anna. She closed the book and ran back to her mom. She hugged Anna and said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I don't like the library. It is too quiet and too busy. Let's go home." + +Mom saw Lily's tears and said, "What's wrong, Lily? Did something happen?" Lily told her what happened. Mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I know you were just playing, but you have to remember that some places have different rules. The library is a place where people come to read and learn. They need silence to concentrate. Silence is not bad. It can be peaceful and relaxing. Sometimes, silence can be more valuable than words." + +Lily thought about what mom said. She said, "I understand, mom. But I still like to talk and play with Anna. Can we do that at home?" Mom said, "Of course, Lily. You can talk and play with Anna as much as you want at home. But when we go to other places, like the library, you have to be respectful and follow the rules. Can you do that?" Lily said, "Yes, mom. I can do that. I can be quiet when I need to be. But I still love Anna. She is my best friend." Mom said, "I know, Lily. And I love you. You are my best friend, too." Lily smiled and said, "I love you, too, mom. You are the best mom ever." Mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are the best daughter ever." They hugged and left the library. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. The park has a lot of grass. The grass is green and soft. Sara and Ben run on the grass. They laugh and have fun. + +One day, they see a big truck in the park. The truck has a loud noise. The truck has a big shovel. The shovel digs up the grass. Sara and Ben are sad. They do not like the truck. They do not like the noise. They do not like the shovel. + +They go to the truck driver. They say, "Please stop. Please do not change the grass. We like the grass. The grass is our park. The grass is our friend." + +The truck driver looks at them. He smiles. He says, "Do not worry, kids. I am not changing the grass. I am making the grass better. I am making the grass wider. I am making the grass more beautiful. You will see. You will like the new grass. The new grass will be your park. The new grass will be your friend." + +Sara and Ben are not sure. They do not want the grass to change. They like the grass as it is. But they are curious. They want to see the new grass. They wait and watch. They hope the truck driver is right. They hope the new grass will be nice. They hope the new grass will be fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and climb. They saw a big tree with many branches. They wanted to go up and see the sky. + +"Let's climb the tree!" said Ben. + +"OK, but be careful!" said Lily. + +They found a rope hanging from the tree. It had a big knot at the end. Ben grabbed the rope and swung to the other side. He laughed and shouted, "This is fun!" + +Lily tried to do the same. She held the rope and jumped. But the rope was too long for her. She missed the branch and fell down. She screamed and cried. + +Ben heard her and ran to help her. He saw her on the ground, with a cut on her knee. He was frightened. He did not know what to do. + +He saw a man walking by with a dog. He waved and called, "Help! Help! My friend is hurt!" + +The man came over and saw Lily. He was a doctor. He had a bag with bandages and medicine. He said, "Don't worry, I can help her. She will be fine." + +He cleaned her wound and put a bandage on it. He gave her a candy and a hug. He said, "You are very brave. You had a bad fall, but you will be OK." + +Lily stopped crying and smiled. She said, "Thank you, mister. You are very nice." + +Ben was happy to see her smile. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I should have watched you. It was my fault." + +Lily said, "It's OK, Ben. You are my friend. You tried to help me." + +The man said, "You are good friends. You should stick together. But be careful when you climb trees. They can be dangerous." + +He said goodbye and left with his dog. Lily and Ben thanked him again. They decided to play something else. They did not want to climb the tree anymore. They had a big surprise today. They learned a lesson. They were glad they were OK. +Tom loved to soar in the sky. He had a big red kite that he flew with his dad. He liked to watch the kite go up and down and make shapes in the air. He felt happy and free when he soared with his kite. + +One day, he saw a big field of sunflowers. They were yellow and bright and smelled nice. He wanted to fly his kite over the sunflowers and see how they looked from above. He asked his dad if he could go to the field. His dad said yes, but be careful and don't go too far. + +Tom ran to the field with his kite. He let the string go and watched the kite soar over the sunflowers. He felt like he was soaring too. He smiled and laughed and ran after the kite. He did not see the big green fence that was around the field. He did not see the sign that said "Keep Out". + +He ran into the fence and fell down. The string got tangled in the fence and the kite got stuck. He tried to pull the string and free the kite, but it was too hard. He heard a loud bark and saw a big black dog running towards him. The dog was angry and wanted to protect the sunflowers. The dog bit Tom's leg and made him cry. + +Tom's dad heard his cry and ran to the field. He saw the dog and the fence and the kite. He was scared and angry. He shouted at the dog and kicked it away. He picked up Tom and carried him to the car. He drove to the hospital and got Tom's leg fixed. He threw away the kite and said no more soaring. Tom was sad and hurt and sorry. He wished he had listened to his dad and been careful. He missed his kite and the sunflowers and the sky. He learned a hard lesson that day. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and bridges and houses. Lily has a lot of orange blocks. She likes orange. It is her favorite color. + +"Look, Ben, I made an orange tower. It is very tall and strong," Lily says. She shows Ben her tower. + +Ben has some blue and green blocks. He likes blue and green. They are his favorite colors. + +"Your tower is nice, Lily, but I can make a better one. Watch me," Ben says. He starts to build his own tower with blue and green blocks. + +Lily and Ben are having fun. They are testing their towers. They see who can make the tallest and strongest tower. They push and pull and shake their towers. They try to make them fall. + +A woman is watching them. She is their teacher. She is smiling. She likes to see them play and learn. She has a clipboard and a pen. She is writing something. + +"Hello, Lily and Ben. What are you doing?" the woman asks. + +"We are playing with blocks. We are testing our towers. We want to see which one is the best," Lily and Ben say. + +"That sounds like a fun and smart game. Can I join you?" the woman asks. + +"Yes, you can. Do you have any blocks?" Lily and Ben ask. + +The woman nods. She has some yellow and red blocks. She likes yellow and red. They are her favorite colors. + +"Let's see if we can make a rainbow tower with all our blocks. Do you want to try?" the woman asks. + +Lily and Ben nod. They like rainbows. They are pretty and colorful. + +They start to share their blocks. They put orange and yellow and red and green and blue blocks together. They make a big and bright tower. They test it. It is very tall and strong. It does not fall. + +They are happy. They clap and cheer. + +"Wow, we did it. We made a rainbow tower. It is the best tower ever," Lily and Ben say. + +The woman smiles. She is proud of them. She writes something on her clipboard. + +"You are very good at playing and testing and building. You are very clever and creative. I am very happy to be your teacher," the woman says. + +She gives them a hug and a sticker. They have stars on them. Lily and Ben smile. They like their teacher. They like their tower. They like their blocks. They like their game. They like each other. They are friends. +Ben was sad. He lost his wallet. His wallet had his money and his picture. He liked his wallet. He looked for his wallet everywhere. He looked in his room, in the car, in the park, but he could not find it. + +He saw a man. The man had a wallet. It looked like his wallet. Ben ran to the man. He said, "That is my wallet! Give it back!" The man looked at Ben. He said, "No, this is my wallet. Go away, you ugly kid!" + +Ben felt angry. He felt hurt. He felt like crying. He said, "No, you are ugly! You are a thief! That is my wallet!" He tried to grab the wallet from the man. The man pushed him away. He said, "Get lost, you brat!" + +Ben fell down. He scraped his knee. He felt pain. He felt scared. He felt alone. He cried. He cried loud. He cried for his mom. + +His mom heard him. She ran to him. She hugged him. She said, "What happened, Ben? Why are you crying?" Ben told her. He pointed at the man. He said, "He has my wallet! He is ugly! He is a thief!" + +His mom looked at the man. She looked at the wallet. She said, "Ben, that is not your wallet. Your wallet is blue. That wallet is brown. Your wallet has a star. That wallet has a stripe. That is not your wallet, Ben." + +Ben looked at the wallet. He looked at his mom. He said, "Oh. I'm sorry. I made a mistake. That is not my wallet." He felt silly. He felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, mister. I thought that was my wallet. You are not ugly. You are not a thief." + +The man looked at Ben. He looked at his mom. He said, "It's okay, kid. I understand. You were confused. You are not ugly. You are not a brat. You are just a kid." He smiled. He said, "Here, take this. It's a candy. It's for you. I hope you find your wallet." + +Ben took the candy. He said, "Thank you, mister. You are nice. You are kind." He smiled. He said, "Mom, can we go home? I want to look for my wallet again. Maybe it's in my toy box." + +His mom said, "Sure, Ben. Let's go home. Maybe your wallet is in your toy box. Maybe it's somewhere else. We will find it, Ben. Don't worry. I love you, Ben." + +Ben said, "I love you, too, mom. You are the best mom. You make me feel happy." He hugged his mom. He ate his candy. He felt better. He hoped he would find his wallet soon. He liked his wallet. +Lily and Sam were going to church with their mom and dad. They liked church because they could sing and play with their friends. But today, they had a problem. They had to sit still and quiet for a long time, because there was a special guest talking. Lily and Sam did not know who he was, and they did not care. They wanted to have fun. + +They tried to be good, but they got bored. They started to whisper and giggle. They made faces at each other. They drew pictures on the paper. They kicked their feet. Their mom and dad looked at them with angry eyes. They told them to stop. But Lily and Sam did not listen. They thought it was funny. + +Then, something happened that made them stop. The special guest said a word that they knew. He said "excite". Lily and Sam liked that word. It meant something good and fun. They looked at him with big eyes. They wondered what he was going to say next. They hoped he would say something that would excite them. + +But he did not. He said "excite" in a different way. He said that God was excited to see them. He said that God loved them and wanted them to be good. He said that God had a plan for them. He said that God was tough and strong and could help them with anything. He said that they should talk to God and listen to God and thank God. + +Lily and Sam did not understand. They did not know how God could be excited and tough at the same time. They did not know how to talk to God or listen to God or thank God. They felt confused and scared. They did not like the special guest anymore. They wished he would go away. They wished they could go home. They wished they could sing and play with their friends. They wished church was fun again. +Tim and Mia are playing in the garden. They see a big hole in the ground. They want to know what is inside. + +"Can we look in the hole?" Tim asks Mia. + +"OK, but be careful. The hole is rough and deep," Mia says. + +They go near the hole and peek inside. They see something shiny and round. It looks like a ball. + +"Wow, a ball! Can we take it out?" Tim says. + +"Please, let me try first. I am older than you," Mia says. + +She reaches into the hole with her hand. But the hole is too rough and she hurts her hand. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The hole is sharp and it bit me!" Mia cries. + +Tim hears Mia and runs to help her. He sees her hand is bleeding. + +"Oh no, Mia! Are you OK? Let me see your hand," Tim says. + +He takes her hand and wraps it with his scarf. He hugs her and says sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Mia. I didn't mean to make you hurt. You are my best friend," Tim says. + +Mia stops crying and smiles at Tim. She hugs him back and says thank you. + +"Thank you, Tim. You are very kind and brave. You are my best friend too," Mia says. + +They leave the hole and the ball alone. They go back to their house and show their mom what happened. Mom gives them a band-aid and a cookie. She tells them to be more careful next time. They say yes and hug her. They are happy and safe. +Lily liked to go to the store with her mom. She liked to look at all the things on the shelves. Sometimes, she saw something she wanted very much. She would point to it and say, "Mom, can I have that?" + +One day, she saw a fancy dress in the store. It was pink and sparkly and had a big bow. Lily loved it. She wanted to wear it and feel like a princess. She pointed to it and said, "Mom, can I have that?" + +Mom looked at the dress and smiled. She said, "That is a very fancy dress, Lily. It is very pretty, but it is also very expensive. We are not here to buy dresses, we are here to buy food and other things we need. Maybe you can request it for your birthday or Christmas." + +Lily felt sad. She really wanted the fancy dress. She said, "But Mom, I want it now. Please, please, please, can I have it?" + +Mom shook her head. She said, "No, Lily, you can't have it now. You have many other dresses at home that you can wear. You don't need a fancy dress to be a princess. You are a princess in my heart. Now, let's go and pay for our things and go home." + +Lily pouted. She didn't like Mom's answer. She wanted the fancy dress. But she knew Mom was right. She had other dresses and she was a princess in Mom's heart. She said, "Okay, Mom. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Mom hugged her. She said, "I love you too, Lily. You are a good girl. Maybe one day, you will get a fancy dress. But for now, let's go home and have some fun." +Lily loves to watch cartoons on TV. She likes the ones with funny animals and songs. She has a big brother, Tom, who likes to watch cartoons too, but different ones. He likes the ones with superheroes and robots. + +One day, Lily and Tom want to watch cartoons at the same time. Lily wants to watch the funny animals, and Tom wants to watch the superheroes. They start to argue and fight over the remote. Lily tries to grab it, but Tom is stronger and pushes her away. Lily gets angry and bites Tom on the arm. + +Tom screams and drops the remote. He runs to Mom and shows her his arm. Mom sees the bite mark and scolds Lily. She tells her that biting is bad and hurts people. She makes Lily say sorry to Tom and go to her room. Lily feels sad and sorry. She wishes she could watch the funny animals. + +Tom feels sorry for Lily too. He knows she likes the funny animals, and he likes them sometimes too. He decides to do something nice for her. He picks up the remote and changes the channel to the funny animals. He knocks on Lily's door and tells her he has a surprise for her. + +Lily opens the door and sees Tom smiling. He tells her he is sorry for fighting with her and invites her to watch the funny animals with him. Lily smiles too and hugs him. She says she is sorry for biting him and thanks him for the surprise. They go to the couch and watch the funny animals together. They laugh and sing along. They think the cartoons are incredible. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They decided to make it into a spaceship. They drew buttons and windows on the box with crayons. They put on helmets and capes and pretended to fly to the moon. + +"Ready for blast off, Ben?" Lily said. + +"Ready, Lily!" Ben said. + +They counted down from ten and made loud noises. They shook the box and imagined they were zooming through the stars. They had a lot of fun. + +But they did not see that the box was near the stairs. When they moved the box too much, it slid and fell down the stairs. The box crashed and broke. Lily and Ben bumped their heads and cried. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and ran to the garage. They saw Lily and Ben on the floor. They were scared and worried. They picked them up and hugged them. + +"Are you okay, sweeties?" Mom said. + +"It hurts, Mommy!" Lily said. + +"Me too, Mommy!" Ben said. + +Mom and Dad saw that Lily and Ben had big bumps on their heads. They decided to take them to the hospital. They put them in the car and drove fast. + +At the hospital, a nice doctor looked at Lily and Ben. He said they had to stay for a while. He gave them bandages and stickers and ice cream. He said they were brave and charming. + +Lily and Ben felt better. They smiled and thanked the doctor. They said sorry to Mom and Dad for making a mess. Mom and Dad said they were not mad. They said they loved them very much. + +Lily and Ben learned a lesson. They said they would not forget to be careful when they play. They said they would not play near the stairs again. They said they would rather play with their toys and books. They said they loved their spaceship, but they loved their family more. +Ben liked to paint pictures. He had many colors and brushes. He painted animals and trees and houses. He painted on paper and on the wall. He was happy when he painted. + +One day, Ben found a big box in the garage. He opened it and saw many things. He saw a mask, a hat, a coat and a knife. He thought they were funny. He put on the mask and the hat and the coat. He took the knife and went to the wall. + +He wanted to paint a picture with the knife. He scratched the wall with the knife. He made lines and shapes. He laughed and said, "Look, I paint a picture!" + +Mom heard the noise and came to the garage. She saw Ben with the mask and the hat and the coat and the knife. She saw the wall with the scratches. She was scared. She screamed and ran to Ben. + +Ben heard Mom scream and saw her face. He was scared too. He dropped the knife and took off the mask and the hat and the coat. He said, "Mom, I paint a picture!" + +Mom hugged Ben and said, "Ben, you can't paint with a knife. You can hurt yourself and the wall. You can only paint with colors and brushes. And you can't wear these things. They are not funny. They are scary. They belong to Dad. He uses them for work." + +Ben said, "Sorry, Mom. I didn't know. I just wanted to paint a picture." + +Mom said, "It's okay, Ben. I love you. But next time, ask me before you take something. And let's clean the wall and the box together." + +Ben said, "Okay, Mom. I love you too. Can I paint a picture for you with colors and brushes?" + +Mom said, "Yes, Ben. You can paint a picture for me with colors and brushes. And I will hang it on the wall. But not this wall. A different wall." +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. Lily likes to play with her dolls and Ben likes to play with his cars. They have a lot of fun together. + +One day, their dad comes home from work. He is wearing a navy suit. He tells them that he has to go away for a long time. He has to work on a big boat in the sea. He says he will miss them very much and he loves them. He gives them a hug and a kiss. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They do not want their dad to go. They want him to stay with them. They cry and hold on to him. They ask him to stay. + +Their dad says he is sorry, but he has to go. He says he will call them and write to them. He says he will come back soon. He says they have to be brave and gentle with each other and with their mom. He says they have to listen to their mom and help her. He says they have to be good. + +Lily and Ben nod. They wipe their tears. They tell their dad they love him and they will be good. They let him go. They watch him leave with his navy bag. + +They go back to their room. They play with their toys. They talk about their dad. They say they miss him. They say they hope he is safe. They say they are proud of him. They say they will wait for him. They hug each other. They smile. +Lily and Max were playing in the backyard. They liked to create things with sticks, stones and leaves. They made a house, a car and a dragon. + +"Look at my dragon!" Max said. "It can breathe fire and fly!" + +"That's not a dragon!" Lily said. "That's a cow! It has horns and a tail!" + +"No, it's a dragon!" Max said. "It's much bigger and stronger than a cow!" + +They started to argue. They did not want to share their things. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud bark. It was Rex, the neighbor's dog. He had jumped over the fence and was running towards them. He smelled the beef that Mom had left on the table for dinner. He wanted to eat it. + +"Rex, no!" Lily and Max shouted. They were alert. They knew Rex was not a nice dog. He liked to chase and bite. + +They ran to the house. They grabbed the beef and slammed the door. Rex was angry. He scratched and howled at the door. + +Lily and Max were scared. They hugged each other. They forgot their fight. + +"Sorry, Max," Lily said. "Your dragon is cool." + +"Sorry, Lily," Max said. "Your cow is cute." + +They smiled. They decided to create something new together. They made a beef sandwich and shared it. They were happy. +Sara was eager to go to the event. It was a big party with balloons, cake, and games. She put on her pink dress and her shiny shoes. She asked her mom, "Can we go now?" + +"Not yet, Sara. We have to wait for dad. He is still at work. He will be here soon," her mom said. + +Sara did not like to wait. She wanted to leave right now. She was afraid the party would start without her. She looked at the clock. It was very slow. She stomped her feet and said, "I don't want to wait. I want to go now!" + +"Sara, don't be rude. Dad is working hard. He will be here as fast as he can. We can't leave without him. He wants to go to the party too," her mom said. + +Sara did not care. She was angry and sad. She ran to her room and slammed the door. She cried on her bed. She did not want to miss the party. She did not want to wait for dad. She wished he was here now. + +Then she heard a knock on the door. It was dad. He had come home early. He had a big smile and a present for Sara. He said, "Hi, Sara. I'm sorry I made you wait. I'm here now. Are you ready to go to the party?" + +Sara wiped her tears and jumped off the bed. She hugged dad and said, "Yes, dad. I'm ready. I'm sorry I was rude. I love you." + +"I love you too, Sara. Come on, let's go. The party is waiting for us," dad said. + +Sara and dad went to the living room. Mom was there with her coat and purse. She said, "Hello, dad. I'm glad you're here. Let's go to the party." + +They all left the house and got in the car. Sara was eager to go to the event. She was happy and excited. She knew it would be a lot of fun. She said, "Thank you, mom and dad. You are the best." + +"You're welcome, Sara. You are the best too," mom and dad said. They drove to the party and had a wonderful time. +Sam and Ben were brothers. They liked to play with their toys and eat snacks. But they did not like to share. One day, Mom gave them a bowl of cherries. She said, "Be nice and take turns. There are enough cherries for both of you." + +Sam and Ben nodded, but they did not listen. They both wanted the biggest and reddest cherry in the bowl. They reached for it at the same time. Their hands touched and they pulled. They started to fight. They shouted and pushed and pulled. The cherry flew out of their hands and rolled under the couch. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see. She was angry and confused. She said, "Why are you fighting? You have so many cherries. Why do you want the same one?" Sam and Ben did not answer. They felt bad. They looked under the couch and saw the cherry. It was dirty and squished. They did not want it anymore. + +Mom said, "Look what you did. You wasted a good cherry. And you hurt each other. That is not nice. You need to say sorry and hug." Sam and Ben said sorry and hugged. They did not fight anymore. They shared the cherries and ate them. They were sweet and juicy. They smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom." Mom smiled and said, "You're welcome. I love you." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together in the park. They admire the big trees and the colorful flowers. They also admire the old couple who sit on a bench and hold hands. They are married for a long time and they look very happy and calm. + +One day, Anna and Ben see a new boy in the park. His name is Leo and he has a big bike. He rides his bike very fast and makes loud noises. He does not care about the trees or the flowers. He does not care about the old couple either. He rides his bike near them and makes them scared. He laughs and says he is the best. + +Anna and Ben do not like Leo. They think he is mean and rude. They want him to go away and leave the park alone. They try to tell him to stop, but he does not listen. He says they are silly and boring. He says he does not need friends. He says he only needs his bike. + +Anna and Ben are sad and angry. They do not know what to do. They look at the old couple and see them smile. They see them whisper something in their ears. They see them get up and walk towards Leo. They wonder what they are going to do. + +The old couple reach Leo and his bike. They do not yell or scold him. They do not take his bike away. They do something else. They hug him. They hug him gently and warmly. They tell him they are sorry he is lonely. They tell him they are proud of his bike. They tell him they would like to be his friends. They tell him they have a story to share. A story about their marriage and how they met in the park. + +Leo is surprised and confused. He does not expect this. He does not know how to react. He feels something in his chest. Something soft and warm. Something he has not felt before. He looks at the old couple and sees their calm and happy faces. He looks at Anna and Ben and sees their curious and hopeful eyes. He feels a change in his heart. He feels a smile on his lips. He says yes. He says he would like to hear their story. He says he would like to be their friend. He says he is sorry for being mean and rude. + +Anna and Ben are happy and relieved. They join the old couple and Leo on the bench. They listen to their story and ask questions. They laugh and learn. They admire their wisdom and kindness. They admire their love and happiness. They admire their marriage and their calm. They feel a bond and a joy. They feel a friendship and a peace. They feel a new day and a new hope. They feel a park and a bike. They feel a hug and a smile. +Lily did not like to bathe. She thought it was too cold and too wet and too boring. She liked to play with her toys and her books and her crayons. But her mom said she had to bathe every night before bed. She said it would make her clean and healthy and happy. + +One night, Lily had a big surprise. When she went to the bathroom, she saw a clown in the bathtub. He had a red nose, a big smile, and a funny hat. He also had a lot of bubbles and a rubber duck. He said hello to Lily and asked her to join him. He said he was having a lot of fun and he wanted to share it with her. + +Lily was scared of the clown. She did not know who he was or why he was in her bathtub. She ran to her mom and told her what she saw. Her mom did not believe her. She said there was no clown in the bathtub. She said it was just her imagination. She told Lily to stop being silly and go to bathe. + +Lily felt helpless. She did not want to go back to the bathroom. She did not want to see the clown again. She did not want to bathe. She wanted to stay with her mom and hug her. But her mom said she had to go. She said she would be right outside the door and she would not let anything happen to her. + +Lily went to the bathroom with a small cry. She opened the door and looked at the bathtub. The clown was still there. He waved at her and said hello again. He said he was waiting for her. He said he had a present for her. He said he wanted to be her friend. + +Lily did not know what to do. She was afraid of the clown, but she was also curious about the present. She wondered what it was and if it was something nice. She took a step closer to the bathtub. The clown smiled and reached out his hand. He said he would help her bathe and make it fun. He said he would show her his present if she came with him. + +Lily hesitated. She looked at the clown's hand and then at the door. She wanted to run away, but she also wanted to see the present. She thought maybe the clown was not so bad. Maybe he was just lonely and wanted to play. Maybe he would make her laugh and forget her fear. Maybe he would make her like to bathe. + +Lily took another step closer to the bathtub. She reached out her hand and touched the clown's hand. The clown grabbed her hand and pulled her into the bathtub. He laughed and said he was glad she came. He said he had a big surprise for her. He said he would show her his present now. + +Lily screamed. She saw the present. It was a big knife. The clown said he was going to cut her and make her bleed. He said he liked to hurt little girls who did not like to bathe. He said he was not her friend. He said he was a bad clown. + +Lily was helpless. She could not get out of the bathtub. She could not call her mom. She could not fight the clown. She could only cry and hope that someone would save her. She wished she had never seen the clown. She wished she had never gone to bathe. She wished she had listened to her mom. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play pretend. One day, they decided to play court. Tom was the judge and Lily was the lawyer. They used a big chair, a book, and a toy hammer. + +"Who is the bad guy?" Tom asked Lily. + +"Sam is the bad guy," Lily said. "He took my doll and broke it." + +"Sam, come here!" Tom called. Sam was their little brother who was playing with his cars. He did not want to play court. + +"No, I don't want to!" Sam said. + +"You have to!" Tom said. "Or I will hit you with the hammer!" + +Sam was scared and confused. He did not know why Tom and Lily were angry at him. He did not remember taking or breaking the doll. He ran to his room and locked the door. + +Tom and Lily followed him and banged on the door. They shouted and cried. They wanted to punish Sam. They did not listen to him. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Tom and Lily with the hammer and the book. She saw the broken doll on the floor. She saw Sam hiding in his room. + +She was very angry and sad. She took the hammer and the book from Tom and Lily. She made them sit on the couch and wait. She went to talk to Sam and calm him down. + +She came back and told Tom and Lily that they were wrong. Sam did not take or break the doll. It was an accident. The doll fell from the shelf and Sam tried to fix it. He was sorry and scared. He wanted to tell them, but they did not listen. + +Tom and Lily felt ashamed and sorry. They realized that they were mean and unfair. They wanted to say sorry to Sam, but he did not want to talk to them. He was still scared and confused. + +Mom told them that they had to learn to be kind and honest. They had to respect and listen to others. They had to say sorry and forgive. She said that playing pretend was fun, but not when it hurt someone. + +The story has a bad ending because Tom and Lily lost their brother's trust and friendship. The story has a moral value because it teaches that being mean and unfair is wrong and that being kind and honest is right. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to ride bikes in the park. Tom has a red bike and Lily has a blue bike. They have fun on the paths and the hills. + +One day, they see a big bike with two seats. It is a tandem bike. Tom and Lily want to try it. They ask the man who owns the bike if they can ride it. The man nods and smiles. He says they can ride it for a little while. + +Tom and Lily are happy. They get on the bike. Tom sits in the front and Lily sits in the back. They start to pedal. The bike is fast and smooth. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. + +But then, they see a problem. The path is ending. There is a fence and a gate. They have to stop the bike. Tom tries to brake, but he can't. The brake is broken. Lily tries to help, but she can't. The bike is too big for them. + +They are scared. They don't want to crash. They shout for help. The man who owns the bike hears them. He runs after them. He catches the bike and stops it. He saves them from the fence and the gate. + +Tom and Lily are relieved. They thank the man. They get off the bike. They hug each other. They are lucky. They are not hurt. They decide to stick to their own bikes. They are safer and more fun. They ride away, smiling and waving. The man nods and waves back. He is glad they are okay. He fixes the brake. He hopes they will come back and visit him again. +Sara was happy. It was her birthday. She had a cake with candles and a pink dress. She wanted to celebrate with her friends. + +She called Lily and Ben on the phone. "Come to my house," she said. "We can play and eat cake." + +Lily and Ben came with gifts. They hugged Sara and said, "Happy birthday!" + +Sara opened the gifts. Lily gave her a purse. It was purple and shiny. Sara liked it. She put it on her shoulder. + +Ben gave her a book. It was heavy and big. Sara liked it too. She opened it and saw pictures of animals. + +"Thank you, Lily and Ben," Sara said. "You are good friends." + +They played with the purse and the book. They pretended to go to the zoo and the mall. They had fun. + +Then they ate cake. It was yummy and sweet. They sang, "Happy birthday to you!" + +Sara smiled. She was happy. She celebrated with her friends. It was a good day. +One day, Lily and Tom went to the park with their mom. They saw a big slide and wanted to try it. Lily went first. She climbed up the stairs and set on the top of the slide. She looked down and felt frightened. She did not want to slide down. + +"Come on, Lily, it's fun!" Tom said from below. He was not frightened. He liked the slide. + +"No, I don't want to!" Lily said. She held on to the slide with her hands. She did not move. + +Mom came to help. She climbed up the stairs and reached Lily. She smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm here. You can slide down with me. I will hold your hand." + +Lily looked at mom. She trusted mom. She let go of the slide and took mom's hand. Mom set next to Lily and they slid down together. Lily felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She felt happy. She laughed and said, "That was fun, mom!" + +Tom clapped his hands and said, "Good job, Lily! You did it! Do you want to try again?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I do! But only with mom's hand." She hugged mom and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are very brave. I'm proud of you." +Anna likes to read books. She has many books with pictures and words. She reads them with her mom and dad. Sometimes she reads them to her teddy bear. She likes to learn new words from the books. + +One day, Anna finds a book she has never seen before. It is big and old and has no pictures. It has many words that Anna does not know. She wants to read it. She asks her mom, "What is this book?" + +Her mom says, "This is a book about oil. Oil is a thing that comes from the ground. It is black and sticky and we use it for many things. Like cars and lamps and machines. This book tells how people find oil and use it." + +Anna is curious. She wants to know more about oil. She opens the book and tries to read it. But the words are too hard for her. She does not understand them. She feels sad and frustrated. She closes the book and puts it back. + +She sees another book on the shelf. It is small and new and has many pictures. It has words that Anna knows. It is a book about animals. Anna likes animals. She picks up the book and opens it. She sees a picture of a hairy dog. She reads the word "dog". She smiles and says, "Dog. I know this word. I like dogs. They are hairy and friendly and fun." She reads the book to her teddy bear. She is happy and proud. She likes to read books. +Lily was a charming girl who liked to play with her dolls and dress up. She had a big hat with flowers and a pink dress that she wore for tea parties. One day, she invited her friend Ben to join her for tea. Ben was a shy boy who liked to read books and draw pictures. He had big glasses and a blue shirt that he wore for school. + +Lily set up the table with cups and plates and cookies. She put on her hat and dress and said to Ben, "You are my guest, so you have to wear a hat too." She gave him a hat with feathers and a green bow. Ben felt silly, but he did not want to hurt Lily's feelings. He put on the hat and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind." + +They sat down and pretended to drink tea and eat cookies. Lily asked Ben, "Do you like my hat? It is very pretty, don't you think?" Ben nodded and said, "Yes, Lily. Your hat is very pretty. And your dress too." He tried to smile, but he felt uncomfortable. + +Just then, Lily's big brother Tom came into the room. He saw Lily and Ben with their hats and dresses and laughed. He said, "What are you doing? You look so funny! Lily, you look like a clown. And Ben, you look like a chicken. Ha ha ha!" He pointed at them and made fun of them. + +Lily felt angry and sad. She said to Tom, "Go away, Tom! You are mean and rude. You don't know how to play nicely. Ben is my friend and he is very nice. And we like our hats and dresses. They are fun and beautiful." She stood up and hugged Ben. + +Ben felt embarrassed and scared. He said to Lily, "I'm sorry, Lily. I don't like this hat. It is too big and itchy. And I don't like this dress. It is too tight and frilly. Can I take them off, please?" He looked at Lily with his big eyes. + +Lily saw that Ben was unhappy. She said to Ben, "Of course, Ben. You can take them off. You don't have to wear them if you don't want to. I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't mean to make you feel bad. I just wanted to have fun with you. You are my friend and I like you the way you are." She smiled at Ben. + +Ben smiled back at Lily. He said to Lily, "Thank you, Lily. You are my friend too. And I like you the way you are. You are very charming and sweet. And I like your hat and dress. They suit you very well. Can we still play together, please?" He looked at Lily with his big eyes. + +Lily nodded and said to Ben, "Yes, Ben. We can still play together. We can play with the dolls or the books or the pictures. Whatever you like. And we can wear whatever we like. As long as we are happy and kind." She took off her hat and dress and gave them to Ben. + +Ben took off his hat and dress and gave them to Lily. They put them away and picked up their toys. They played together happily and kindly. And they ignored Tom, who was still laughing and teasing them. They did not care what he said. They knew he was wrong and they were right. They were friends and they were charming. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box in the park. The box has a picture of a robot on it. The box says: "Robot Power. Solve any problem. Only for smart kids." + +Tom and Mia want to play with the robot. They open the box. But the robot does not work. It needs batteries. Tom and Mia look for batteries. They see a shop. The shop has batteries. But the batteries are expensive. Tom and Mia do not have money. + +Tom and Mia are sad. They want to play with the robot. They think hard. How can they solve this problem? They have an idea. They go back to the park. They see other kids. They ask the kids: "Do you want to see a robot? It can solve any problem. But you need to give us some batteries." + +Some kids say yes. They give Tom and Mia some batteries. Tom and Mia put the batteries in the robot. The robot works. It makes noises and lights. It can move and talk. The kids are amazed. They say: "Wow, this robot is awesome. It has power. You are smart." + +Tom and Mia are happy. They share the robot with the other kids. They play together. They solve problems with the robot. They have fun. They are friends. +Lily liked to bathe in the big tub with her toys. She had a duck, a frog, a boat and a cup. She made bubbles and splashed and sang. She was very happy. + +But her brother Tom did not like to bathe. He said it was boring and cold and wet. He did not want to use soap or shampoo. He wanted to play with his cars and trucks. He was very grumpy. + +One day, Mom said it was time for Tom to bathe. Tom said no. He said he had an opinion. He said his opinion was that bathing was bad. Mom said that was not a good opinion. She said bathing was good for him. She said he had to bathe. + +Tom was very mad. He kicked and screamed and ran away. He hid under his bed. Mom found him and pulled him out. She carried him to the tub. She put him in the water. Tom cried and yelled and hit. He hurt Mom's arm. + +Mom was very sad. She said Tom was naughty. She said he had to say sorry. She said he had to be nice. She said she loved him. Tom felt bad. He said sorry. He said he loved Mom. He said he would try to like bathing. Mom hugged him and kissed him. She said she was proud of him. She said they would bathe together. She gave him a toy. He smiled and played. He was not so grumpy. +Lily liked to play with her toy piano. She liked to make sounds with the keys and sing along. She wanted to be a musician when she grew up. One day, she saw a big piano in the living room. It was shiny and black and had many more keys than her toy piano. She wondered how it sounded. + +She climbed on the stool and touched the keys. They made loud and soft sounds, high and low sounds. She was happy and started to play. She did not hear her mom calling her name. She did not see her dad coming in the door. She only heard the music. + +Her dad was angry. He was a musician too, and the big piano was his. He did not like Lily playing with it. He yelled at her and pulled her away from the piano. He said she was bad and broke the piano. He said she could not play with it ever again. He sent her to her room. + +Lily was sad and scared. She did not understand why her dad was so mean. She did not break the piano. She only wanted to make music. She cried and hugged her toy piano. She felt cold and alone. She wished her dad would love her and let her play. She did not want to be a musician anymore. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They liked to pretend they were animals, or pirates, or superheroes. Sometimes they pretended they were married, like their mommies and daddies. + +One day, they decided to have a real wedding. They found some flowers, and a ring, and a veil. They asked Lily's big sister to be the priest. They invited their stuffed animals and dolls to be the guests. They were very happy and excited. + +But Lily's big sister was busy. She had to do her homework, and clean her room, and talk on the phone. She said she would come later, but she did not. Lily and Ben waited and waited. They became very impatient. They wanted to be married now. + +They decided to do it themselves. They stood in front of their toys, and held hands. They said, "I do, I do, I do." They put the ring on Lily's finger, and the veil on her head. They kissed each other on the cheek. They said, "We are married!" + +They hugged each other, and danced, and laughed. They did not care that Lily's big sister was not there. They were happy. They loved each other. They were married. +Lily likes to play with her mom's old coat. It is big and soft and has many buttons. Lily likes to snap the buttons on and off. She pretends she is a princess or a pirate or a doctor. + +One day, Lily finds a gray button on the floor. She picks it up and looks for the coat. She sees a hole on the coat where the button was. She feels sad. She wants to fix the coat for her mom. + +She runs to her dad and shows him the button and the coat. He smiles and hugs her. He says he can help her. He gets a needle and a thread. He shows Lily how to sew the button back on the coat. Lily tries to do it too. She pokes the needle through the coat and the button. She pulls the thread tight. She does it again and again. + +Lily is happy. She snaps the button on and off. She gives the coat to her mom. She says she fixed it. Her mom is surprised and proud. She thanks Lily and hugs her. She says she loves her and her coat. Lily smiles. She loves her mom and her coat too. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with books and toys. One day, they find a big book with many letters and pictures. Sara says, "This book is a spell book. It can make magic happen." + +Ben looks at the book and says, "How do you know? Can you read the letters?" + +Sara nods and says, "Yes, I can. Look, this spell says 'fly'. If we say it, we can fly high in the sky." + +Ben says, "Wow, that sounds fun. Let's try it. But we have to be careful. Maybe we need a wand or a hat." + +Sara says, "No, we don't. We just need to say the word and believe. Come on, hold my hand and say it with me. Fly, fly, fly!" + +They say the word three times and close their eyes. They feel a breeze and a tickle. They open their eyes and see that they are flying high above the ground. They see the trees, the houses, the birds and the clouds. They laugh and smile. They feel happy and free. + +They fly for a while and then say, "Stop, stop, stop!" They land softly on the grass. They hug each other and say, "That was amazing. We did it. We made magic happen." + +They look at the book and say, "Thank you, spell book. You are a good friend. We will play with you again." They put the book back in the shelf and run to tell their parents what they did. +Tom and Mia liked to play at the beach. They made castles with sand and shells. They ran and jumped in the water. They had fun. + +One day, they saw a big fish in the water. It was shiny and colorful. Tom wanted to catch it. He said to Mia, "Let's dive and get the fish. It will be our pet." + +Mia was not sure. She said, "The fish lives in the water. It is happy there. Maybe it has a family and friends. If we take it, it will be sad." + +Tom did not listen. He said, "I don't care. I want the fish. It is pretty." He dove into the water and chased the fish. + +Mia waited on the sand. She was thoughtful. She thought about the fish. She thought about Tom. She hoped he would come back soon. + +But Tom did not come back soon. He could not catch the fish. The fish was fast and smart. It swam away from Tom. Tom got tired and lost. He could not see the shore. He was scared. + +Mia saw a boat. She waved and shouted. The boat came to her. She told the people on the boat about Tom. They helped her find him. They pulled him out of the water. He was wet and cold. He was sorry. + +Mia hugged him. She was happy he was safe. She said, "Tom, you should not dive for the fish. The fish belongs in the water. You belong on the sand. We can play with the sand and shells. They are pretty too." + +Tom nodded. He said, "You are right, Mia. You are thoughtful. I was silly. I will not dive for the fish again. I will play with you on the sand. Thank you for saving me." + +They went back to the shore. They made a new castle with sand and shells. They were happy. They learned to respect the fish and the water. They learned to listen to each other. They were good friends. +Anna likes to show her dad what she can do. She can draw, sing, dance, and read. She can also help her dad with his work. He works at home and writes for a newspaper. A newspaper is a big paper with many words and pictures. People read it to learn new things. + +One day, Anna's dad has a big job. He has to write a story about a popular singer. A popular singer is someone who many people like to hear. Anna likes to hear her too. She knows her songs and her name. Her name is Lily. + +Anna's dad asks Anna to help him. He says, "Can you show me what you know about Lily? Maybe you can draw her or sing her songs." Anna is happy. She loves to show her dad what she can do. She gets her crayons and paper. She draws a picture of Lily. She makes her hair long and curly. She gives her a microphone and a dress. She writes her name in big letters. + +Then, Anna sings one of Lily's songs. She knows all the words. She sings loud and clear. She makes her dad smile. He says, "You are very good, Anna. You know a lot about Lily. You are a big help to me. Thank you." He takes Anna's picture and puts it on his desk. He writes his story with Anna's help. He says, "This is the best story I ever wrote. And you helped me write it. You are a great helper, Anna." + +Anna is proud. She hugs her dad. She says, "I love you, dad. And I love to help you. And I love Lily. She is my favorite singer." Her dad says, "I love you too, Anna. And I love your picture. And I love Lily too. She is a popular singer. And you are a popular helper." They laugh and hug. They are happy. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play together at school. One day, they have a big show. They have to sing a song about their country. Tom and Lily are very excited. They practice a lot. + +The day of the show comes. Tom and Lily wear nice clothes. They go on the stage with their class. They see many people in the seats. They see their moms and dads. They feel happy. + +The music starts. Tom and Lily open their mouths. They sing loud and clear. They sing the words they know. But then, something goes wrong. Tom forgets the next word. He stops singing. He looks at Lily. Lily forgets too. She stops singing. She looks at Tom. They hear the other kids singing. They hear the people clapping. They feel embarrassed. They want to hide. + +Tom and Lily look at their teacher. She smiles at them. She tells them it is okay. She tells them to keep singing. She tells them they are doing great. Tom and Lily feel better. They remember the words. They start singing again. They finish the song. They hear the people cheering. They feel proud. They hug each other. They are still friends. +Lily liked to play with her toys in the living room. She had many toys, but her favorite was a doll with long hair and a pink dress. She named her doll Anna and pretended she was her sister. + +One day, Lily saw a shiny thing in the cabinet. It was a necklace with a big, blue stone. Lily thought it was brilliant. She wanted to wear it and show Anna. She opened the cabinet and reached for the necklace. + +But the necklace was not alone. It was on a tray with other things that looked old and fancy. Lily did not know what they were, but they looked pretty. She touched them and they made a loud noise. She was scared and dropped the necklace. + +The noise woke up Mom, who was in the kitchen. She ran to the living room and saw Lily and the mess. She was angry and asked Lily what she was doing. + +Lily was sorry and sad. She tried to explain. She said she liked the necklace and wanted to wear it. She said she did not mean to touch the other things. She said she was sorry. + +Mom sighed and hugged Lily. She said she was not mad, but she was worried. She said the necklace and the other things were very old and very special. They belonged to Grandma, who was in heaven. She said Lily could not play with them, because they could break or get lost. She said they were memories of Grandma, and she loved them very much. + +Lily nodded and said she understood. She said she loved Grandma too, and she did not want to hurt her things. She said she was sorry again and gave Mom a kiss. + +Mom smiled and said it was okay. She said she was glad Lily liked the necklace, because it was brilliant. She said maybe one day, when Lily was older, she could wear it and remember Grandma. She said she loved Lily very much and gave her a kiss. + +Lily was happy and said she loved Mom very much too. She picked up Anna and hugged her. She said Anna was brilliant too, and she was her sister. Mom laughed and said yes, she was. She said they should clean up the mess and put the things back in the cabinet. She said they could play with Lily's toys instead. Lily agreed and said that sounded fun. They cleaned up and played together. They had a good day. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big ball. It is red and blue and yellow. It looks nice. + +"Can we play with the ball?" Lily asks her mom. + +"Sure, but you have to ask the owner first," her mom says. + +They look around and see a boy sitting on a bench. He is holding a sandwich. He is not looking at the ball. + +"Hello, can we play with your ball?" Tom asks the boy. + +The boy nods and smiles. He is nice. + +"Thank you!" Lily and Tom say. They take the ball and run to the grass. They kick the ball and catch it and roll it. They have fun. + +But then, a big dog comes. It is black and brown and white. It has sharp teeth and a loud bark. It sees the ball and wants it. It runs to the ball and grabs it with its mouth. It runs away with the ball. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Lily and Tom shout. They chase the dog. + +The boy sees what happens. He drops his sandwich and runs after them. + +"Stop, dog, stop!" he yells. He is angry. + +The dog does not stop. It runs to the gate and jumps over it. It leaves the park with the ball. + +Lily and Tom and the boy stop at the gate. They are sad. They lost the ball. + +The dog stole the ball. It was not nice. + +They go back to their moms. They tell them what happened. + +Their moms hug them and comfort them. They say they are sorry. + +They say they will buy them a new ball. A nice ball. A ball that no one will steal. + +They say they still have each other. They are friends. They have the world. +Tom and Mia are playing in the garden. They have a radio that makes funny noises. Tom likes to pretend he is a space man and talk to the radio. + +"Hello, hello, this is space man Tom. Do you copy?" he says to the radio. + +Mia giggles and picks up the radio. She tries to sound like an alien. + +"Meep, meep, this is alien Mia. I copy, space man Tom. What do you want?" she replies. + +Tom laughs and says, "I want to be your friend, alien Mia. Can I come to your planet?" + +Mia thinks for a moment and says, "Yes, you can come, but you have to be careful. My planet is huge and has many strange things." + +Tom is curious and says, "Like what? What are the strange things on your planet?" + +Mia looks around the garden and sees a big tree, a swing, a ball, and a cat. She uses her imagination and says, "My planet has a huge green monster that grows from the ground. It has many arms and can tickle you. It also has a flying thing that can make you go fast and high. It has a round thing that can roll and bounce. And it has a furry thing that can run and scratch." + +Tom is amazed and says, "Wow, your planet sounds fun and scary. I want to see them all. How can I get there?" + +Mia smiles and says, "You have to use the radio. It is a magic radio that can take you anywhere. Just say where you want to go and press the button." + +Tom is excited and says, "OK, let's go. I want to go to alien Mia's planet. Ready, set, go!" + +They both press the button on the radio and close their eyes. They pretend they are flying through space and landing on a new world. They open their eyes and see the garden, but they pretend it is a different planet. They run and play with the tree, the swing, the ball, and the cat. They have a lot of fun and make a lot of noise. They are happy to be friends. +Tom was a stubborn boy. He did not like to listen to his mom and dad. He wanted to do what he wanted to do. One day, he saw a helicopter in the sky. He thought it was very cool and wanted to fly in it. + +He ran away from his mom and dad and followed the helicopter. He did not see where he was going. He crossed the street without looking. He did not hear the car that was coming. The car hit him and he fell down. He felt a lot of pain and cried. + +His mom and dad heard his cry and ran to him. They were very scared and sad. They called for help. The helicopter landed near them and took Tom to the hospital. The doctor said Tom was lucky, but he had to stay in the hospital for a long time. + +Tom regretted running away from his mom and dad. He wished he had listened to them. He said he was sorry and hugged them. He learned his lesson. He did not want to be stubborn anymore. He wanted to be a good boy. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play in the yard. They have many toys and tools. They can dig, build, and paint. + +One day, Tim finds a big tool. It is shiny and heavy. He thinks it is a hammer. He wants to use it to make a house. He takes it to his spot. + +Kim sees the tool. She thinks it is a shovel. She wants to use it to make a garden. She crawls to Tim's spot. + +"Give me the tool!" Kim says. + +"No, it is mine!" Tim says. + +They pull and tug. The tool is too big for them. They fall and cry. + +Mom hears them. She runs to the yard. She sees the tool. She knows it is not a hammer or a shovel. It is a wrench. It is for fixing cars. + +She picks up the tool. She puts it away. She hugs Tim and Kim. She is compassionate. + +"Sorry, kids. This tool is not for playing. It is dangerous. You could get hurt. Let me show you some safe tools. You can share them and play together." Mom says. + +Tim and Kim nod. They say sorry to each other. They follow Mom. They find some small tools. They can make a house and a garden. They are happy. They are friends. +Ben and Lily were playing with a big puzzle. It had many pieces that made a picture of a farm. Ben liked the cows and Lily liked the chickens. They worked hard to find the right pieces and put them together. + +But then they saw that one piece was missing. It was the piece that had the farmer's face. They looked everywhere for it. They looked under the table, behind the sofa, in the toy box. They could not find it. They felt sad and angry. They wanted to finish the puzzle. + +"Maybe the dog took it," Ben said. He pointed at Spot, who was sleeping on his bed. "He likes to chew things." + +"Let's go and see," Lily said. They tiptoed to Spot's bed and looked at his toys. They saw a ball, a bone, a rope, and a piece of the puzzle. It was the farmer's face. + +"Look, we found it!" Ben said. He grabbed the piece and ran back to the puzzle. Lily followed him. They put the piece in the right place and smiled. The puzzle was complete. It looked very nice. + +"Good job, Ben and Lily," their mom said. She came into the room and saw the puzzle. "You worked together and solved the problem. You are very helpful and smart." + +"Thank you, mom," Ben and Lily said. They hugged their mom and then hugged each other. They were happy and proud. They decided to share their toys with Spot. He was a good dog, even if he liked to chew things. They guessed he was just curious. +Tom was a good boy who liked to help his mom and dad. He was obedient and did what they told him. One day, his mom asked him to bury some seeds in the garden. She said they would grow into flowers and make the yard pretty. + +Tom took the seeds and a shovel and went to the garden. He dug some holes and put the seeds in them. He covered them with dirt and patted them gently. He was happy to do a good job. He saw a big pile of dirt next to the fence. He wondered what it was for. + +He heard a voice behind him. It was Mr. Jones, the neighbor. He was a mean person who did not like children. He always yelled at Tom and his friends when they played near his house. He had a big dog that barked and growled at them. + +"Hey, kid, what are you doing in my garden?" Mr. Jones shouted. "Get out of here before I sic my dog on you!" + +Tom was scared and ran away. He dropped his shovel and left the seeds behind. He did not know that Mr. Jones had buried his own dog in the pile of dirt. He had loved his dog very much, but it had died of old age. He was sad and angry and did not want anyone to touch his dog's grave. + +Mr. Jones saw the shovel and the seeds. He thought Tom had tried to dig up his dog. He was furious and grabbed the shovel. He went to the holes that Tom had made and dug them up. He threw the seeds away and filled the holes with dirt. He did not know that he had ruined Tom's mom's flowers. + +The next day, Tom's mom went to the garden. She saw the mess that Mr. Jones had made. She was very upset and cried. She had wanted to surprise Tom with the flowers. She did not know that Mr. Jones had buried his dog in the pile of dirt. She thought he had done it on purpose to hurt her. + +She went to Mr. Jones' house and knocked on the door. He opened it and glared at her. She yelled at him and told him what he had done. He yelled back and told her what he thought Tom had done. They argued and did not listen to each other. They did not know that they had both made a mistake. + +Tom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. He saw his mom and Mr. Jones fighting. He was sad and confused. He did not know that his mom had asked him to bury the seeds. He did not know that Mr. Jones had buried his dog. He did not know that they had both misunderstood each other. + +He went to the garden and saw the pile of dirt. He saw a bone sticking out of it. He realized that it was Mr. Jones' dog's grave. He felt sorry for Mr. Jones and his dog. He wished he had not gone near it. He picked a flower from another part of the garden and put it on the pile of dirt. He hoped it would make Mr. Jones feel better. + +He went to his mom and Mr. Jones and tugged on their sleeves. He told them what he had done and what he had seen. He told them he was sorry and he did not mean to hurt anyone. He showed them the flower he had put on the grave. He asked them to stop fighting and be friends. + +His mom and Mr. Jones stopped yelling and looked at him. They looked at the garden and the grave. They realized that they had both been wrong and unfair. They felt ashamed and sorry. They hugged Tom and thanked him for being a good boy. They apologized to each other and agreed to be nice and respectful. They decided to plant more flowers together and make the garden beautiful. + +The moral of the story is: Don't jump to conclusions and accuse others without knowing the truth. Be kind and forgiving and try to understand others' feelings. You can make friends and peace with a simple gesture of kindness. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the pool. They had many toys to splash with, like balls and ducks and rings. One day, they had a new toy: an orange fish that could swim in the water. They were very happy and took turns to hold it and watch it move. + +But then, something bad happened. The orange fish swam away from them and hid behind a big rock. Lily and Ben could not see it anymore. They were sad and scared. They wanted their toy back. + +"Where is the fish?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Let's search for it." Ben said. + +They swam around the pool, looking under and over and behind everything. They asked the other kids and the lifeguard, but no one had seen the fish. They were getting tired and hungry and cold. + +"Maybe the fish is gone forever." Lily said, with tears in her eyes. + +"No, it can't be. We have to find it. It's our fish." Ben said, with a brave voice. + +They did not give up. They searched and searched, until they saw something orange shining in the sun. It was the fish! It had jumped out of the water and landed on a towel. Lily and Ben ran to it and hugged it. + +"Yay! We found the fish!" they shouted. + +They were so happy and proud. They thanked the towel owner and took the fish back to the pool. They played with it again, but this time they held it tight and did not let it go. They learned to be careful with their toys and to never stop searching for what they love. +Tim and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys and eat snacks. One day, their mom said, "I have to go to the store. You can stay here with dad. He will make you lunch. Be good boys, okay?" + +Tim and Sam said, "Okay, mom. Bye!" + +Their dad was in the kitchen. He was making sandwiches. He had bread, cheese, ham, and butter. He said, "Who wants a sandwich?" + +Tim and Sam said, "Me! Me!" + +Their dad said, "Okay, but first you have to learn something. Do you know what this is?" He pointed to the butter. + +Tim said, "Yes, that is butter. It is yellow and soft. You put it on bread." + +Sam said, "No, that is not butter. That is cheese. It is yellow and hard. You put it on ham." + +Their dad said, "No, Sam. You are wrong. This is butter. And this is cheese." He pointed to the cheese. "They are both yellow, but they are different. Butter is soft and cheese is hard. Butter is made from milk and cheese is made from milk and something else. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Sam nodded. They said, "Yes, dad. We understand." + +Their dad said, "Good. Now you have learned something new. Here are your sandwiches. Enjoy!" + +Tim and Sam took their sandwiches and went to the living room. They sat on the couch and watched TV. They saw a bright sun on the screen. It was shining and smiling. They said, "Look, dad. The sun is bright and yellow. Like butter and cheese!" + +Their dad smiled. He said, "Yes, boys. The sun is bright and yellow. Like butter and cheese. But the sun is not made from milk. The sun is made from fire. Do you want to learn more about the sun?" + +Tim and Sam said, "Yes, dad. We want to learn more about the sun. And about everything else!" + +Their dad said, "Okay, boys. Let's learn more about the sun. And about everything else. But first, finish your sandwiches. They are yummy and good for you!" + +Tim and Sam said, "Okay, dad. We will finish our sandwiches. And then we will learn more about the sun. And about everything else!" + +The end. +Tommy loves dinosaurs. He has many dinosaur toys in his room. He likes to play with them and make them roar and fight. He also likes to jump on his bed and pretend he is a dinosaur too. + +One day, his mom tells him to stop jumping on the bed. She says it is not safe and he might fall and hurt himself. Tommy does not listen. He thinks his mom is boring and does not understand how fun it is to jump. He says, "No, mom, I want to jump! I am a dinosaur!" + +His mom gets frustrated. She says, "Tommy, if you don't stop jumping, I will take away your dinosaur toys. You need to be a good boy and listen to me." Tommy does not care. He says, "No, mom, you can't take my dinosaurs! They are mine!" + +He keeps jumping on the bed, louder and louder. He makes his dinosaurs roar and bite. He does not see that his mom is angry and sad. He does not see that his bed is breaking and cracking. + +Suddenly, the bed breaks. Tommy falls to the floor with a loud thud. His dinosaurs fly everywhere. Some of them break and lose their heads and tails. Tommy cries. He is hurt and scared. He wants his mom to help him. + +But his mom does not come. She is too frustrated and disappointed. She says, "Tommy, you did not listen to me. You broke your bed and your dinosaurs. You are a bad boy. You have to stay in your room and think about what you did. No more dinosaurs for you." + +Tommy is alone in his room. He has no bed and no dinosaurs. He is sad and sorry. He wishes he listened to his mom. He wishes he was not a dinosaur. He wishes he did not jump. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the yard. They have a ball and some tools. They kick the ball to each other and make noises. + +"Bang! Bang! I am a builder!" Sam says. He has a hammer and a nail. He hits the nail on a board. + +"Vroom! Vroom! I am a driver!" Ben says. He has a wrench and a screw. He turns the screw on a wheel. + +They are having fun. But then they see an old bike. It is rusty and broken. It has no seat and no chain. It is in the corner of the yard. + +"Wow! Look at that bike!" Ben says. He runs to the bike. He wants to ride it. + +"Wait! That is not a bike! That is junk!" Sam says. He follows Ben. He does not want to ride it. + +Ben tries to sit on the bike. But it is too big for him. He falls off. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Ben says. He holds his knee. + +Sam feels sorry for Ben. He drops his hammer and his nail. He goes to Ben. He hugs him. + +"I am sorry, Ben. Are you okay?" Sam says. + +Ben stops crying. He looks at Sam. He smiles. + +"I am okay, Sam. Thank you." Ben says. + +They leave the old bike. They pick up their ball and their tools. They kick the ball to each other and make noises. + +They are happy. They are brothers. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. Their room has many modern things, like a big TV, a computer, and a robot. They have a lot of fun with their modern things. + +One day, their mom tells them to go to bed. It is dark outside and they have school tomorrow. Tom and Mia do not want to go to bed. They want to play more with their modern things. They request their mom to let them stay up. Their mom says no. She says they need to sleep and rest. She says their modern things will be there tomorrow. + +Tom and Mia are not happy. They go to their room and turn on their modern things. They play with their TV, their computer, and their robot. They do not listen to their mom. They do not sleep. + +The next day, Tom and Mia are very tired. They have no energy to go to school. They have no interest to learn new things. They have no fun with their friends. They are grumpy and sad. They wish they had slept. + +Their mom sees them and feels sorry for them. She tells them that their modern things are not as important as their health and happiness. She tells them that they need to balance their play and their sleep. She tells them that they should respect their mom and follow her rules. She tells them that she loves them and wants the best for them. + +Tom and Mia realize their mistake. They apologize to their mom. They promise to go to bed on time and listen to her. They hug their mom and thank her. They learn their lesson. + +The moral of the story is: Play is good, but sleep is better. Modern things are fun, but mom is wise. Listen to your mom and follow her rules. She loves you and wants the best for you. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they found a big rubber ball in the park. It was red and shiny and bounced very high. + +"Wow, look at this ball!" Lily said. "Let's play with it!" + +"OK, but I want to go first!" Ben said. He grabbed the ball and ran away. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to play with the ball too. She chased Ben and tried to get the ball back. But Ben was faster and he did not want to share. + +"Stop, Ben, stop!" Lily shouted. "That's not fair! You have to share!" + +"No, I don't!" Ben said. "It's my ball now! Go away!" + +They ran and ran until they reached a busy road. There were many cars and trucks and buses. Ben did not see the road. He only saw the ball. He threw the ball very high and it went over the road. + +"Yay, look how high it goes!" Ben said. + +But then he saw a big truck coming. The truck was going to hit the ball. Ben was scared. He wanted to save the ball. He ran towards the road. + +"Ben, no!" Lily screamed. "It's too dangerous! Come back!" + +Lily was very worried. She did not want Ben to get hurt. She had an idea. She suggested something to Ben. + +"Ben, listen to me!" Lily said. "The ball is not important. You are important. You are my friend. I don't care about the ball. I care about you. Please, come back to me!" + +Ben heard Lily's words. He felt sorry. He realized that he was wrong. He did not want to lose his friend. He stopped running. He turned around and ran back to Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said. "You are right. The ball is not important. You are important. You are my friend. I was selfish and mean. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily hugged Ben. She was happy and relieved. She forgave Ben. + +"Of course, I forgive you, Ben," Lily said. "You are my friend too. I'm glad you are safe. Let's go back to the park and play together." + +They held hands and walked back to the park. They did not care about the ball anymore. They learned a lesson. They learned that friendship is more important than things. They learned to share and to care. They were happy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have a lot of toys, but their favorite is a big bear. The bear is brown and soft and cute. It has two ears, two eyes, a nose and a mouth. + +One day, Sara and Ben want to play with the bear together. But they both want to hold the bear. They start to pull the bear from each other. The bear does not like this. It makes a sad sound. + +"Stop!" says Mom. "You are hurting the bear. You have to share the bear. Why don't you take turns to hold the bear?" + +Sara and Ben think about it. They do not want to hurt the bear. They love the bear. They say sorry to the bear and to each other. + +Mom has an idea. She brings a small chair and puts it in the corner. She says, "This is the bear's seat. You can put the bear on the seat when you are not holding it. Then the bear can watch you play and be happy." + +Sara and Ben like the idea. They take turns to hold the bear and to put the bear on the seat. They give the bear hugs and kisses. They whisper in the bear's ear and tell it stories. The bear smiles and makes a happy sound. Sara and Ben are happy too. They have fun with the bear and with each other. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big animal. It has four legs, a long neck and spots. Lily thinks it is a giraffe. Tom thinks it is a horse. + +"Look, a giraffe!" Lily says. + +"No, a horse!" Tom says. + +They run to the animal. They want to touch it. The animal is friendly. It lets them pet its fur. It makes a funny sound. Lily and Tom laugh. + +"What is your name?" Lily asks. + +"Moo," the animal says. + +Lily and Tom are confused. They do not know any animal that says moo. They think hard. + +"Are you a cow?" Tom asks. + +"Moo," the animal says. + +Lily and Tom are surprised. They have never seen a cow like this. They think it is a perfect cow. They hug the cow. The cow is happy. + +"You are a perfect cow," Lily says. + +"Moo," the cow says. + +They play with the cow until it is time to go home. They say goodbye to the cow. They hope to see it again. They think it is their new friend. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to the shop with Mia's mom. Mia's mom wants to buy some food and clothes. + +Ben sees a big toy car. He likes the toy car. He wants to seat in the toy car and drive. He asks Mia's mom, "Can I have the toy car, please?" + +Mia's mom looks at the toy car. She sees the price. The price is very high. She says, "No, Ben, you cannot have the toy car. The toy car is too expensive. We do not have enough money for the toy car." + +Ben is sad. He cries. He says, "But I want the toy car. The toy car is fun. Please, please, please." + +Mia sees Ben cry. She feels sorry for Ben. She thinks of a way to make Ben happy. She sees a small toy car. The small toy car is dry and old. But the small toy car is cheap. She says, "Look, Ben, here is another toy car. This toy car is small and dry, but it is cheap. You can have this toy car. You can play with this toy car." + +Ben looks at the small toy car. He stops crying. He smiles. He says, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend. I like the small toy car. The small toy car is nice. I can play with the small toy car." + +Mia's mom is proud of Mia. She says, "You are very kind, Mia. You shared with Ben. You made him happy. I will buy the small toy car for you and Ben. You can both play with the small toy car." + +Ben and Mia are happy. They hug Mia's mom. They say, "Thank you, thank you, thank you." They take the small toy car and go to the park. They seat in the small toy car and drive. They have fun. They are friends. +Lila and Ben love to play pretend. They have many costumes to dress up as different things. One day, they find a big cardboard box in the garage. They have an idea. They can make a boat with the box! + +They use scissors, tape, and paint to cut and decorate the box. They make a sail with a sheet and a stick. They make a flag with a paper and a crayon. They make oars with spoons and cardboard. They are very proud of their original boat. + +They put on their costumes. Lila wears a pirate hat and a bandana. Ben wears a sailor cap and a striped shirt. They take their boat to the backyard. They pretend the grass is the sea. They sail their boat around the yard. They sing songs and tell stories. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, the wind blows hard. The sail flaps and the flag flies away. The boat tips over and the oars fall out. Lila and Ben tumble out of the boat. They are wet and dirty. They are sad. + +They go inside the house. They take off their costumes and put on clean clothes. They hug their mom and dad. They tell them about their boat adventure. Mom and dad smile and say they are very creative and brave. They say they can make another boat another day. Lila and Ben feel happy again. They love to play pretend. +Lily was a little girl who liked to demand things. She always wanted to have her way and did not like to share or wait. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big slide. She ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. She did not care that there were other kids waiting in line. She wanted to slide right now. + +But when she reached the top, she felt the heat of the sun on the metal. The slide was very hot and burned her legs. She screamed and cried and ran back to her mom. Her mom hugged her and put some ice on her legs. She said, "Lily, you should not demand things so much. You should be patient and kind and take turns. Sometimes, things are not ready for you and you have to wait. If you had waited, the slide would have cooled down and you would have had fun." + +Lily felt sorry for being so rude and selfish. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I learned my lesson. I will not demand things anymore. I will be nice and wait." Her mom smiled and kissed her. She said, "That's good, Lily. I'm proud of you. Now, let's go and play with the other kids. Maybe they will let you slide with them if you ask nicely." + +Lily nodded and went to the slide. She saw a boy and a girl waiting in line. She said, "Hello, can I slide with you?" The boy and the girl smiled and said, "Sure, you can. But you have to wait your turn." Lily said, "OK, I will wait. Thank you for letting me slide with you." She waited and watched them slide. Then, it was her turn. She slid down the slide and felt the breeze on her face. She laughed and said, "This is fun!" The boy and the girl said, "Yes, it is. Do you want to slide again?" Lily said, "Yes, please. But only if you want to." They said, "Of course we want to. You are a nice friend." They slid together and had a great time. + +Lily was happy and learned that being patient and kind is better than being demanding and rude. She also learned that sometimes, things are not ready for her and she has to wait. She realized that waiting can make things more fun and rewarding. She thanked her mom for taking her to the park and said, "I love you, mom. You are the best." Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. You are a wonderful daughter." They hugged and went home. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a bottle of sauce in the kitchen and decided to use it for their game. They poured some sauce on the floor and pretended it was lava. They jumped over it and had fun. + +But then, Mom came home and saw the mess. She was very upset and asked them who did it. Lily and Tom were scared and did not want to get in trouble. So they lied and said it was not them. They said it was the cat who knocked over the bottle. + +Mom did not believe them. She knew the cat was outside and could not reach the sauce. She also saw sauce on their hands and clothes. She was very angry and said they had to clean up the floor and say sorry. She also said they could not play with their toys for a week. + +Lily and Tom felt bad. They knew they had done wrong and made Mom sad. They wished they had told the truth. They learned that lying is bad and hurts people. They cleaned up the floor and said sorry to Mom. They hugged her and promised to be honest from then on. Mom forgave them and said she loved them. They said they loved her too. They hoped to be good twins and make Mom happy. +Tom and Lily wanted to go to the park, but their mom said they had to wait. She had to finish some work in the house. Tom and Lily were sad and bored. They asked their mom many times if they could go now, but she said no. They were persistent. + +They decided to play a game. They pretended they were pirates and the house was their ship. They ran around the house, looking for treasure and fighting enemies. They made a lot of noise and mess. Their mom was not happy. She told them to be quiet and tidy up. They said sorry, but they did not listen. They were persistent. + +They found a big cardboard box in the garage. They thought it was perfect for their game. They dragged it to the living room and cut out a window and a door. They decorated it with stickers and crayons. They climbed inside and pretended it was their cabin. They were having fun, but they also delayed their mom's work. She had to move the box and clean the floor. She was angry. She told them to stop playing and get ready to go. They said okay, but they did not move. They were persistent. + +Their mom had enough. She took the box and threw it in the trash. She told them they could not go to the park anymore. They had to stay in their room and think about what they did. Tom and Lily were shocked and sad. They realized they had been naughty and rude. They wished they had listened to their mom. They were not persistent anymore. They said sorry and hugged their mom. She forgave them and said they could go to the park tomorrow. They learned their lesson and went to bed. They were good. +Anna and Ben were very happy. They moved to a new house with Mom and Dad. They had many boxes to unpack. They wanted to find their toys and books. + +"Can we unpack this box, Mom?" Anna asked. She pointed to a big box with a sticker that said "Anna and Ben's room". + +"Sure, sweetie. Let's see what's inside," Mom said. She opened the box and lifted out a fluffy panda. "Look, it's your panda, Anna. Do you remember his name?" + +Anna smiled and hugged the panda. "His name is Po. He is my best friend. He likes to eat bamboo and play with me." + +Ben looked inside the box and saw a small flashlight. He grabbed it and turned it on. "Look, Mom, I have a flashlight. I can make light in the dark." + +Mom nodded and smiled. "That's right, Ben. You can use your flashlight when you go to bed or when you play in the dark. But be careful not to shine it in your eyes or in Po's eyes. It might hurt them." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They were happy to unpack their box. They found more toys and books. They put them on their shelves and on their beds. They thanked Mom for helping them. They hugged Po and the flashlight. They were excited to explore their new house. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for bugs. Lily found a big worm and showed it to Max. Max was envious. He wanted a big worm too. + +"Where did you find it?" he asked Lily. + +"Over there, by the fence," she said. "There are more worms there. You can have one." + +Max ran to the fence and started to dig. He dug and dug, but he did not find any worms. He only found a mole. The mole was brown and furry, and it had a long nose. It looked at Max with small eyes. + +"Hello," said the mole. "Who are you?" + +"I am Max," said Max. "I am looking for worms. Have you seen any?" + +"No, I have not," said the mole. "I eat grubs and beetles. They are much tastier than worms. Do you want to try some?" + +Max did not like the sound of that. He did not want to eat grubs and beetles. He wanted a big worm like Lily's. + +"No, thank you," he said. "I have to go now. Bye." + +He ran back to Lily and showed her the mole. Lily was surprised. She had never seen a mole before. + +"Wow, where did you find it?" she asked Max. + +"Over there, by the fence," he said. "But it did not have any worms. It only had grubs and beetles. Yuck." + +Lily laughed. She thought the mole was cute. She wanted to pet it. + +"Can I hold it?" she asked Max. + +Max was not sure. He did not like the mole very much. He thought it was dirty and smelly. He wanted to wipe his hands. + +"OK, but be careful," he said. "It might bite." + +He gave the mole to Lily. Lily held it gently and stroked its fur. The mole seemed to like it. It made a soft noise. + +"Hello," said Lily. "You are a nice mole. What is your name?" + +The mole did not answer. It did not know its name. It only knew how to dig and eat. + +Lily did not mind. She liked the mole anyway. She smiled at Max. + +"Thank you for sharing," she said. "Do you want to share my worm too?" + +Max nodded. He was not envious anymore. He was happy. He liked to share with Lily. He took half of the worm and ate it. It was not so bad. + +They both smiled and played some more. They did not notice the mole sneaking away. It had had enough of humans. It wanted to go back to its hole. It dug and dug, and soon it was gone. +Sara and Tom were playing with their toys on the rug. They liked the rug because it was soft and had many colors. They had a lot of fun making noises and stories with their toys. + +But then Sara saw a hole in the rug. She was sad and scared. She thought that Mom would be angry if she saw the hole. She did not know how the hole got there. Maybe the dog did it, or maybe it was there before. + +She did not want to tell Tom about the hole. She thought that he would laugh at her or tell Mom. She tried to hide the hole with her toys. But Tom saw what she was doing. He asked her why she was hiding the hole. + +Sara did not know what to say. She felt bad and wanted to cry. She did not want to lie to Tom, but she did not want to get in trouble. She wished that the hole would go away. + +Tom saw that Sara was sad. He did not laugh at her or tell Mom. He was a good brother. He said that the hole was not a big problem. He said that they could fix it with some tape or a patch. He said that Mom would not be angry if they told her the truth. He said that the rug was old and poor, and that they could get a new one someday. + +Sara felt better when she heard Tom. She thanked him for being nice and helpful. She said that he was a good brother. She said that she was sorry for hiding the hole. She said that they should tell Mom together. + +They hugged and smiled. They put their toys away and went to find Mom. They told her about the hole and how they wanted to fix it. Mom was not angry. She was proud of them for being honest and kind. She said that the rug was old and poor, but that it was still good for playing. She said that they could get a new one someday, but that they should take care of the one they had. + +They all hugged and smiled. They went back to the rug and played some more. They had a lot of fun making noises and stories with their toys. They did not mind the hole. They were happy. +Sam and Tom were friends who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the park. They wondered what was inside. Maybe it was a toy, or a cake, or a surprise. + +They decided to open the box and reveal what was inside. They lifted the lid and saw something red and brown and smelly. It was beef! But not fresh beef, old beef that had gone bad. It had flies and worms on it. It made them feel sick. + +They screamed and ran away from the box. But they were too late. A big dog had seen them and smelled the beef. The dog was hungry and angry. It chased them and barked loudly. It wanted to eat the beef and them too. + +They tried to hide behind a tree, but the dog found them. It bit Sam on the leg and Tom on the arm. They cried and hurt a lot. They wished they had never opened the box. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be greedy and curious. Sometimes, things that look cool are not good for you. And sometimes, they can be dangerous. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Lily has many toys. She is rich. Ben has few toys. He is not rich. + +One day, Lily and Ben go to Lily's house. Lily shows Ben her toys. She has dolls, cars, blocks, books, and more. Ben likes the toys. He wants to play with them. + +"Can I play with your toys?" Ben asks Lily. + +"Yes, you can. But you have to do what I say. I am the boss. You are the helper." Lily says. + +"OK, I will be the helper." Ben says. + +Lily and Ben start to play. Lily tells Ben what to do. She says, "Give me that doll. Put that car there. Stack those blocks. Read me that book." Ben does what Lily says. He is not happy. He wants to choose what to play. + +"Can I play with this toy?" Ben asks Lily. He holds a train. + +"No, you can't. That is my toy. You can only play with the toys I allow you to play with." Lily says. + +"But I like the train. Please let me play with it." Ben says. + +"No, I said no. It is mine. Give it to me." Lily says. She tries to take the train from Ben. + +Ben does not want to give the train to Lily. He holds it tight. He says, "No, you are not nice. You are bossy. You do not share. I do not want to play with you." + +Lily and Ben pull the train. They are angry. They yell at each other. They do not have fun. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big jar on the grass. It had a shiny lid and a hole in the top. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe it is a trap," Tom said. "Let's see what is inside." + +They went to the jar and looked in. They saw a lot of little lights. They were glowing in the dark. They were different colors: red, blue, green, yellow. + +"Wow, they are so pretty!" Lily said. "They are like stars." + +"They are fireflies," Tom said. "They glow to talk to each other." + +"Can we keep them?" Lily asked. + +"No, we can't," Tom said. "They need to be free. They don't like the jar. It is too small and hot. They want to fly in the night." + +"Then let's let them go," Lily said. + +They opened the lid and tipped the jar. The fireflies flew out. They made a bright cloud in the air. They thanked Lily and Tom with their lights. They said goodbye and flew away. + +Lily and Tom smiled. They were happy to see the fireflies. They learned something new. They went back to their house. They told their mom and dad about the fireflies. They said they were different and beautiful. They said they were not a trap. They said they were a gift. +Lily liked to help her mom clean the house. She had a small cloth and a bottle of polish. She wanted to make everything shiny and nice. She saw the big couch in the living room. It was brown and soft. She climbed on it and started to polish the cushions. + +"Look, Mom, I'm helping!" she said proudly. + +Mom smiled and said, "That's very good, Lily. But be careful, don't fall off the couch." + +Lily nodded and kept polishing. She moved from one cushion to another. She liked how the polish smelled and how the cloth felt. She was having fun. + +But then she got too excited. She polished faster and faster. She jumped from one side of the couch to the other. She spun around and around. She did not notice that she was getting dizzy. + +"Whoa, whoa, whoa!" she said as she lost her balance. She fell off the couch and landed on the floor. She felt her head spinning and her tummy hurting. + +"Ouch!" she cried. + +Mom heard her and ran to her. She picked her up and hugged her. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" she asked. + +Lily nodded, but she felt tears in her eyes. She was scared and sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I was trying to help. But I got dizzy and fell," she said. + +Mom kissed her and said, "It's okay, Lily. I know you were trying to help. But you have to be careful. Polishing is good, but not too much. And not too fast. And not on the couch. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded again. She said, "I understand, Mom. I'm sorry. Can I still help?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Of course you can, Lily. But let's find something else to polish. How about the table?" + +Lily smiled too. She said, "Okay, Mom. Let's polish the table. But not too much. And not too fast. And not on the table." + +Mom laughed and said, "That's right, Lily. Not on the table. Come on, let's go." + +They went to the kitchen and polished the table. Lily was careful and happy. She liked to help her mom. And she liked to polish. But not too much. And not too fast. And not on the couch. +Lily loved pasta. She ate it every day for lunch and dinner. She liked it with cheese, with sauce, with butter, with anything. She always asked her mom for more pasta. + +One day, her mom made a big pot of pasta for the family. Lily was very happy. She wanted to eat it all by herself. She did not want to share with her brother, Tom, or her dad, Ben. She ran to the table and grabbed a big bowl of pasta. She shouted, "This is mine! Go away!" + +Tom and Ben were sad and angry. They also wanted some pasta. They said, "Lily, that is not nice. You have to share. There is enough for everyone." But Lily did not listen. She kept shouting and eating. + +Then, something bad happened. Lily ate too much pasta. She felt sick. Her tummy hurt. She wanted to cry. She wished she had shared with her family. She realized she had been greedy and rude. + +She said sorry to Tom and Ben. She gave them some of her pasta. They hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We forgive you. We love you." They ate the pasta together and talked and laughed. Lily felt better. She learned a lesson. She decided to be more kind and generous. She never shouted about pasta again. +Jenny loved to play catch with her big brother Tom. He was very good at throwing and catching the ball, and he always made her laugh. He was a dependable brother, and Jenny felt safe with him. + +One day, they were playing catch in their room, when Tom threw the ball too hard. It flew past Jenny and hit the drawer where Mom kept her jewelry. The drawer opened and some shiny things fell out. Jenny gasped and ran to pick them up. + +"Uh-oh," Tom said. "We're in trouble. Mom told us not to touch her jewelry. She said it was very special and expensive. We have to put it back before she finds out." + +Jenny nodded and tried to put the shiny things back in the drawer. But she didn't know how to arrange them the way Mom did. She was afraid Mom would notice something was wrong. She looked at Tom for help. + +"Don't worry," Tom said. "I have an idea. I'll distract Mom while you finish putting the jewelry back. Just be quick and careful, okay?" + +Jenny nodded again and watched Tom leave the room. She hoped his idea would work. She trusted him. He was a dependable brother, and Jenny felt safe with him. +Sam and Mia were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that looked fun. But there was a guard who said no kids could go on the slide. He said it was too high and dangerous. + +Sam and Mia were sad. They wanted to try the slide. They waited until the guard was busy talking to someone. Then they ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. They felt excited and brave. + +But the slide was too fast and steep. Sam and Mia screamed as they slid down. They could not stop or slow down. They crashed into the ground and hurt themselves. They cried and cried. + +The guard heard them and came running. He was angry and scared. He asked them why they did not listen to him. He said they were naughty and guilty. He called their parents and told them what happened. + +Sam and Mia's parents came and took them home. They were not happy. They said Sam and Mia were wrong and foolish. They said they had to stay in their rooms and not play for a long time. Sam and Mia felt sorry and ashamed. They wished they had not gone on the slide. They learned their lesson. They did not succeed. They failed. +Tom and Mia are in school. They like to learn new things. Their teacher is nice. She writes on the blackboard with chalk. She draws a ball and a rabbit. She says, "What can bounce? The ball or the rabbit?" + +Tom and Mia think. They raise their hands. Tom says, "The ball can bounce. It is round and soft. It goes up and down when you throw it." Mia says, "The rabbit can bounce too. It has long ears and legs. It hops and jumps when it runs." The teacher smiles. She says, "You are both right. The ball and the rabbit can bounce. That is interesting." + +The teacher gives Tom and Mia a ball and a toy rabbit. They go to the playground. They play with the ball and the toy rabbit. They throw the ball and make it bounce. They make the toy rabbit hop and jump. They have fun. They say, "Bounce, bounce, bounce!" +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the bath. They have many toys in the water. They splash and laugh. + +But one day, they have a problem. There is only one towel in the bathroom. It is blue and soft. Tom and Lily both want the towel. They start to fight. + +"Give me the towel!" Tom says. He pulls the towel from Lily. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily says. She pulls the towel back from Tom. + +They tug and tug. The towel is difficult to share. They get angry and sad. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the bathroom. She sees Tom and Lily fighting. She is not happy. + +"Stop, stop!" Mom says. "Why are you fighting?" + +"Mom, we both want the towel!" Tom and Lily say. + +Mom shakes her head. She has an idea. She goes to the closet. She gets another towel. It is pink and fluffy. + +"Look, I have another towel!" Mom says. "Now you can each have a towel. No more fighting, okay?" + +Tom and Lily see the pink towel. They smile. They say sorry to each other. They hug Mom. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Tom and Lily say. + +They dry themselves with their towels. They are happy. They have learned to share. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a big map in the library. The map shows many nations. Nations are places where people live. + +Tom and Anna want to learn about the nations. They point to the map and say the names. Some names are hard to say. Some names are easy to say. They have fun with the map. + +Then, they see a twist on the map. A twist is a line that goes around and around. The twist is on the ocean. The ocean is the big water that covers the map. Tom and Anna wonder what the twist is. + +They ask the librarian. The librarian is a friendly lady. She knows many things. She tells them that the twist is a hurricane. A hurricane is a big storm that makes the water and the wind go fast and loud. Hurricanes can be scary and dangerous. + +Tom and Anna are glad that they are not in the hurricane. They are safe in the library. They thank the librarian for telling them about the twist. They go back to the map and look for more nations. They learn more and more. They are happy. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play with toys and eat toast with jam. One day, they have no jam at home. Mom says she will go to the shop and buy some jam. She tells Tim and Jen to be good and wait for her. + +Tim and Jen are bored. They look for something to do. They see a big jar of honey on the shelf. Tim has an idea. He says to Jen, "Let's play with the honey. It looks like jam. We can put it on our toast and pretend it is jam." + +Jen thinks that is a fun game. She says, "OK, let's do it." They take the jar of honey and a knife. They go to the kitchen and make some toast. They spread the honey on the toast. It is sticky and sweet. They eat some and smile. + +But then, they hear the door. Mom is back. She has a bag of jam. She sees Tim and Jen with the honey. She is angry. She says, "What are you doing? You made a mess. You wasted the honey. You are naughty. You should have waited for me." + +Tim and Jen are scared. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We were playing. We wanted jam. We thought honey was like jam." + +Mom does not listen. She is very mad. She slaps Tim and Jen on their faces. It hurts. They cry. Mom says, "Go to your room. You are in trouble. No jam for you today." + +Tim and Jen run to their room. They hug each other. They are sad. They wish they had been normal and good. They wish they had not played with the honey. They wish Mom had not slapped them. They wish they had jam. +Lila and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big flag on a pole. The flag had many colors and shapes. Lila and Ben wanted to touch the flag, but it was too high. + +They saw a ladder near the pole. Lila and Ben decided to climb the ladder and reach the flag. They did not ask anyone if they could do that. They thought it would be fun. + +But when they were on the ladder, a fierce wind blew. The wind made the ladder shake and the flag flap. Lila and Ben were scared. They held on to the ladder and the flag. They cried for help. + +A man who worked in the park heard them. He ran to the ladder and helped them down. He was angry and said, "You should not climb the ladder without permission. It is dangerous. The flag is not a toy. It is a symbol of something important. You should respect it." + +Lila and Ben felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, sir. We did not know. We just wanted to see the flag. We will not do it again." + +The man said, "I forgive you, but you should learn from your mistake. Next time, ask before you do something. And be careful of the wind. It can be fierce." + +Lila and Ben thanked the man and hugged each other. They learned to be more careful and respectful. They still liked the flag, but they looked at it from the ground. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they find a big board near the park. The board is long and flat. It has four small wheels. + +"Look, a board!" Tim says. "Let's ride it!" + +"OK!" Sam says. "But be careful. The board is fast." + +Tim and Sam take turns to ride the board. They push with their feet and glide on the path. They feel happy and free. They laugh and shout. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tim says. "Can I ride it again?" + +"Sure!" Sam says. "But let me hold your hand. The board is tricky." + +Tim gets on the board again. Sam holds his hand. They start to ride. But then, a big dog runs out of the bushes. The dog is angry and loud. It barks and chases Tim and Sam. + +"Help!" Tim and Sam scream. "Go away, dog!" + +They try to run away, but the board is too fast. They lose their balance and fall off. The board rolls away. The dog catches up and bites Tim's leg. Tim cries and bleeds. Sam is scared and runs to get help. + +The dog is not gentle. The board is not safe. Tim and Sam are not happy. The end. +Ben and Lily were playing in the living room. They had many toys, but they liked to pretend with other things too. Ben found an iron on the shelf. He did not know what it was, but it looked shiny and heavy. + +"Look, Lily, I have a big car!" he said, holding the iron like a steering wheel. + +Lily stared at him. She had seen Mom use the iron before. She knew it was not a car, and it was not for playing. + +"Ben, that is not a car. That is an iron. Mom uses it to make clothes clean and flat. You have to be careful, it can be hot and hurt you," she said. + +Ben did not listen. He made vroom-vroom noises and moved the iron around. He thought it was fun. + +Lily was worried. She did not want Ben to get hurt. She ran to the kitchen and called Mom. + +"Mom, Mom, come quick! Ben is playing with the iron!" she shouted. + +Mom heard Lily and came to the living room. She saw Ben with the iron and gasped. + +"Ben, put that down right now! That is very dangerous! You could burn yourself or break something!" she said, taking the iron from him. + +Ben was scared. He did not mean to be bad. He dropped the iron and started to cry. + +"I'm sorry, Mom, I'm sorry. I just wanted to play," he sobbed. + +Mom hugged him and calmed him down. + +"It's okay, Ben, I know you didn't know. But you have to listen to Lily, she was trying to help you. The iron is not a toy, it is a tool. You can play with your toys, but not with the iron, okay?" she said. + +Ben nodded and said sorry to Lily too. Lily forgave him and gave him a hug. + +"Come on, let's play with something else. How about the blocks?" she said. + +Ben and Lily smiled and went to play with the blocks. They made a tower and a bridge and had fun. Mom watched them and smiled too. She was glad they were safe and happy. She put the iron away and went back to the kitchen. +Sam was a hero. He liked to help people and animals. He had a big red cape and a mask. He played hero games with his friends in the park. He always fought the bad guys and saved the day. + +One day, he saw a beautiful bird in a tree. It had blue and yellow feathers and a long tail. Sam wanted to see it closer. He climbed the tree and reached for the bird. But the bird was scared and flew away. Sam was sad. He wanted to be friends with the bird. + +He heard a loud noise. He looked down and saw a big cat. The cat was hungry and wanted to eat the bird. The cat jumped on the tree and climbed after the bird. The bird was in danger. Sam knew what to do. He was a hero. + +He put on his cape and mask. He shouted, "Stop, cat! Leave the bird alone!" He fought the cat with his fists and feet. The cat was angry and scratched Sam. Sam was brave and did not give up. He pushed the cat off the tree. The cat ran away. + +The bird was safe. It came back to the tree and thanked Sam. It said, "You are a hero, Sam. You saved me from the cat. You are my friend." Sam was happy. He smiled and said, "You are welcome, bird. You are beautiful. You are my friend too." He petted the bird and gave it a hug. The bird sang a song for Sam. They played together in the tree. Sam was a hero. He helped a beautiful bird. He made a new friend. +Tom and Lily wanted to buy ice cream from the store. They had some money in their piggy bank. They asked their mom if they could go. + +Mom said yes, but they had to be careful and come back soon. She gave them a big bag to carry the ice cream. She said they had to pay the store man with their money. + +Tom and Lily ran to the store. They saw many kinds of ice cream. They picked their favorite flavors. They went to the store man. He smiled and said hello. He told them how much money they needed. + +Tom and Lily counted their money. They had enough. They gave the money to the store man. He gave them the ice cream. He said thank you and goodbye. + +Tom and Lily ran back home. They were very happy. They wanted to eat their ice cream right away. They opened the door. They saw their mom in the kitchen. She was putting food in the refrigerator. + +Mom saw them and said hello. She said they had to put their ice cream in the freezer. She said they had to wait until after dinner. + +Tom and Lily were impatient. They did not want to wait. They wanted to eat their ice cream now. They said please and begged. + +Mom said no. She said they had to eat healthy food first. She said they had to be patient and polite. + +Tom and Lily were sad. They did not like to be patient. They put their ice cream in the freezer. They hoped it would not melt. They hoped they could eat it soon. +Tim and Lily were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They had many toys and games, but they also liked to watch videos on the big TV. Sometimes, they watched videos that were not for kids. They thought they were funny and cool. + +One day, Tim found a new video in his dad's room. It had a scary picture on the cover. He showed it to Lily and said, "Do you dare to watch this with me? It looks very exciting." Lily was afraid, but she did not want to seem like a baby. She said, "Yes, I dare. Let's watch it now." + +They put the video in the TV and pressed play. The video was very loud and scary. It had monsters and blood and bad words. Tim and Lily felt their hearts beat fast and their hands sweat. They wanted to stop, but they were too proud to admit it. They watched the whole video, even though they did not like it. + +When the video was over, they felt sick and sad. They wished they had not watched it. They heard Tim's dad come home. He saw the video on the TV and was very angry. He said, "What are you doing? This video is not for kids. It is very expensive and very bad. You could have broken it or hurt yourself. You are in big trouble." + +Tim and Lily were very sorry. They said, "We are sorry, dad. We were curious and we dared each other. We did not know it was so bad. We will never do it again." Tim's dad was still angry, but he was also worried. He said, "I am glad you are sorry, but you should not watch videos that are not for you. They can make you scared or confused or rude. You should watch videos that are for kids. They are fun and good and teach you things. You should also listen to your parents and your feelings. They know what is best for you." + +Tim and Lily learned their lesson. They hugged Tim's dad and said, "Thank you, dad. We love you. We will watch videos that are for kids from now on. We will also be careful and honest and kind." Tim's dad smiled and hugged them back. He said, "I love you too. You are good kids. Now, let's watch a nice video together. How about a video with animals and songs?" Tim and Lily agreed. They watched a nice video with animals and songs. They felt happy and safe. They were glad they had a good dad and a good friend. +Ben was a boy who lived on a farm with his mom and dad. He liked to play with the animals and help with the chores. But he was lonely, because he had no friends to play with. He wished he had a brother or a sister, or even a dog. + +One day, he saw a big truck come to the farm. It had a sign that said "Animal Shelter". Ben ran to see what was inside. He saw many dogs and cats, all looking sad and scared. He felt sorry for them. He asked his mom if he could have one. His mom said no, they had no room or money for more animals. Ben was very sad. + +He waited until his mom and dad were busy, and then he sneaked into the truck. He looked for the cutest dog he could find. He saw a small brown dog with floppy ears and a wagging tail. He picked it up and hugged it. He decided to name it Wipe, because it liked to lick his face. He thought Wipe would be his best friend. + +He took Wipe to his room and hid him under his bed. He gave him some water and some bread. He played with him and told him stories. He was very happy. He thought no one would find out. + +But he was wrong. The next day, his mom came to his room to clean it. She saw Wipe under the bed. She was very angry. She yelled at Ben and told him to take Wipe back to the truck. She said he was naughty and selfish. She said he could not keep Wipe, because he was not his. She said he had to say sorry to the people from the animal shelter. + +Ben cried and begged his mom to let him keep Wipe. He said he loved Wipe and Wipe loved him. He said he was lonely and Wipe was his only friend. But his mom did not listen. She dragged him and Wipe to the truck. She gave Wipe back to the man who drove the truck. She made Ben say sorry. + +Ben watched as the truck drove away with Wipe. He felt his heart break. He wished he had never seen Wipe. He wished he had listened to his mom. He learned that stealing was wrong and hurtful. He learned that he had to be honest and respectful. He learned that he had to be careful what he wished for. He was very sorry. He was very lonely. He had no friend. He had no Wipe. The end. +Lily likes to paint. She has many colors and brushes. She paints on paper, on walls, on rocks. She paints flowers, animals, shapes. She is a painter. + +One day, Lily goes to a big museum with her mom. She sees many paintings there. Some are old, some are new. Some are big, some are small. Some are bright, some are dark. Lily likes them all. + +She sees a painting that is very different. It has many lines and dots and swirls. It has no people or things. It is modern. Lily wants to paint like that. + +She finds a corner with some paper and crayons. She starts to draw lines and dots and swirls. She is happy. She is a modern painter. + +But then, a man comes. He is angry. He is a guard. He says, "Stop! You can't draw here! This is not a place for kids! You are making a mess!" + +He takes Lily's paper and crayons. He tells her mom to leave. He is rude. + +Lily is sad. She cries. She wants her paper and crayons back. She wants to paint. + +Her mom hugs her. She says, "Don't worry, Lily. You are a great painter. You can paint at home. You can paint anywhere. You are creative. You are brave. You are my modern painter." +Anna and Ben were at the zoo with their mom and dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. They liked to watch them play and make noises. They also learned some new words from the signs and the staff. + +"Look, Ben, that is a giraffe. It has a very long neck and spots," Anna said, pointing to the tall animal. + +"Wow, it is so big and pretty. Can we feed it?" Ben asked. + +"Sorry, no. The staff said we can only feed the goats. They are over there," mom said, leading them to the farm area. + +Anna and Ben had fun feeding the goats some hay and carrots. They were soft and friendly. They also saw some chickens, pigs, and cows. They learned that these animals give us eggs, milk, and meat. + +After a while, they were all very hungry and tired. They went to the cafeteria to have some lunch. They ate some sandwiches, fruits, and juice. They also saw some fancy cakes and cookies in the display. + +"Can we have some cake, please?" Anna and Ben asked together. + +"Maybe later, if you are good. We still have more animals to see," dad said. + +They finished their lunch and went to see the penguins, the bears, and the snakes. They were all very interesting and different. But Anna and Ben also started to yawn a lot. They rubbed their eyes and leaned on their parents. + +"Are you sleepy, sweeties?" mom asked. + +"A little bit. Can we go home now?" Anna said. + +"Me too. I want my teddy," Ben said. + +"Okay, okay. We can go home now. You did very well today. You saw a lot of animals and learned a lot of words. You should be proud of yourselves," dad said. + +They thanked the staff for their help and said goodbye to the animals. They got in the car and drove home. Anna and Ben fell asleep on the way, dreaming of the zoo. +Lily liked to pick things. She picked flowers, she picked berries, she picked rocks. She liked to see the different colors and shapes of the things she picked. One day, she saw something new in the garden. It was a triangle. It was green and yellow and red. It looked like a big flower, but it was not a flower. It was a pepper. + +Lily wanted to pick the pepper. She reached out her hand and touched it. It felt smooth and firm. She pulled it off the stem and held it in her hand. It was heavy and shiny. She wondered how it tasted. She took a small bite. It was sweet and juicy. She liked it. She took another bite. It was hot and spicy. She did not like it. She spit it out and cried. Her mouth hurt. She ran to her mom and showed her the pepper. + +Mom saw the pepper and knew what happened. She hugged Lily and gave her some water. She told her that the pepper was not a flower, but a vegetable. She said that some peppers were sweet and some were spicy. She said that Lily should always ask before she picked something new. She said that peppers were good for cooking, but not for eating raw. She said that Lily was brave and curious, but also careful and smart. She said that she loved her very much. Lily felt better. She learned something new. She still liked to pick things, but she did not pick peppers anymore. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play games. One day, they found a cheap toy car in the park. It was red and shiny and had four wheels. They both wanted to have it, so they decided to play rock, paper, scissors to see who would get it. + +"Rock, paper, scissors, shoot!" they said, and showed their hands. Ben had rock and Lily had scissors. "I win!" Ben said, and grabbed the toy car. "No fair!" Lily said, and tried to take it back. They pulled and pushed and shouted, and the toy car broke in half. + +They both looked at the broken toy car and felt sad. They had lost their new toy and their fun. They also hurt each other's feelings. They realized they had been selfish and greedy. They wished they had shared the toy car instead of fighting over it. + +They said sorry to each other and hugged. They decided to throw away the broken toy car and look for another game to play. They saw a nice lady walking a dog. She smiled at them and gave them a wink. She said, "Hello, children. Do you want to pet my dog? He is very friendly and loves to play." + +Ben and Lily nodded and ran to the lady and the dog. They petted the dog and threw a ball for him. They laughed and had fun. They learned that playing together and being kind was better than having a cheap toy and being mean. They thanked the lady and the dog and went home happy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with blocks. They make big buildings with blocks. They have red blocks, yellow blocks, green blocks and blue blocks. + +One day, Sara and Ben want to make a surprise for Mom. They think of a good idea. They wrap one of their buildings with paper. They use blue paper, because blue is Mom's favorite color. They put a bow on top of the paper. They are very happy. + +They wait for Mom to come home. They hide the wrapped building behind the sofa. They hear Mom's car in the driveway. They run to the door and shout, "Surprise, Mom!" + +Mom comes in and sees Sara and Ben smiling. She hugs them and says, "What is this? What did you make for me?" + +Sara and Ben say, "It's a building, Mom! We made it with blocks. We wrapped it with blue paper for you. Do you like it?" + +Mom smiles and says, "I love it! It's the best gift ever! Thank you, Sara and Ben! You are very sweet and clever!" + +She opens the paper and sees the building. It has red, yellow, green and blue blocks. It is very pretty and colorful. She puts it on the table and says, "It's a beautiful building! I will keep it forever!" + +Sara and Ben clap their hands and say, "Yay! We're glad you like it, Mom!" + +They hug Mom and say, "We love you, Mom!" + +Mom says, "I love you too, Sara and Ben!" +Ben and Lily liked to pretend they were brave knights. They had wooden swords and cardboard shields. They also had a bow and arrow that their dad made for them. They played in the backyard, fighting dragons and monsters. + +One day, they saw a big dog in the yard next door. It was barking and growling. Ben and Lily were scared. They thought it was a dragon. They hid behind a tree and got ready to fight. + +Ben took the bow and arrow and aimed at the dog. He said, "I will shoot the dragon and save us, Lily. You stay here and be careful." Lily nodded. She was proud of her brother. + +But before Ben could shoot, the dog jumped over the fence and ran towards them. It was faster than the arrow. Ben and Lily screamed. They dropped their swords and shields and ran to the house. + +The dog followed them, but it did not bite them. It wagged its tail and licked their faces. It was not a dragon. It was a friendly dog. It wanted to play with them. + +Ben and Lily laughed. They petted the dog and gave it a name. They called it Rex. Rex was a loyal dog. He liked to play with them and protect them. He also liked to pretend he was a dragon. Ben and Lily were happy. They had a new friend. +Tim and Mia like to play in the woods. They collect sticks, leaves and rocks. They make a big pile of them. They pretend it is their house. + +One day, they see a big log. It is brown and long. It has holes in it. They think it is fun. They roll it to their pile. They put it on top. They climb on it. They feel happy. + +But then, they hear a noise. It is a hiss. They look inside the log. They see a snake. It is green and shiny. It has black spots. It sticks out its tongue. They feel scared. + +They jump off the log. They run away. They call for help. Mom and Dad come. They see the snake. They tell Tim and Mia not to worry. They say it is harmless. It will not hurt them. It is just looking for a warm place to sleep. + +They take Tim and Mia away from the log. They give them a hug. They tell them to be careful. They say they can still play in the woods. But they should not touch the log. They should leave the snake alone. They should respect the animals. They should enjoy nature. Tim and Mia nod. They say they understand. They say they are sorry. They say they love Mom and Dad. They say they love the woods. +Tom was a boy who liked to play with his toys. He had many toys, but he wanted more. He saw a newspaper on the table. The newspaper had pictures of new toys. Tom wanted those toys too. + +He took the newspaper and ran to his room. He did not ask his mom or dad. He did not care if they needed the newspaper. He only cared about the toys. He cut the pictures of the toys with his scissors. He made a big mess. He did not clean up. + +Mom and dad came home. They saw the newspaper on the floor. It was broken and torn. They were angry. They looked for Tom. They found him in his room. He was lying on his bed. He had the pictures of the toys on his pillow. He looked comfortable. + +Mom and dad were not happy. They told Tom that he was naughty. He did not share. He did not ask. He did not care. He broke the newspaper. He wasted paper. He made a mess. He did not clean up. He hurt mom and dad's feelings. + +Tom felt bad. He saw that he was wrong. He said sorry to mom and dad. He hugged them. He helped them clean up. He gave them the pictures of the toys. He said he did not need them. He said he had enough toys. He said he loved mom and dad more than toys. + +Mom and dad were glad. They forgave Tom. They told him that they loved him too. They told him that he was good. They told him that he learned a lesson. They told him that sharing, asking, caring and cleaning are important. They told him that being happy with what you have is better than wanting more. + +The end. +Tom was a young cat who liked to play and run. He had a big ball of yarn that he loved to chase and roll. One day, he saw a bird outside the window. He wanted to catch the bird, so he jumped on the window sill and tried to reach it. But the window was closed and he could not get out. + +Tom was very grumpy. He scratched the window and meowed loudly. He did not want to play with his yarn anymore. He only wanted the bird. He pushed his yarn off the window sill and it fell on the floor. He did not care. + +Sue was a young girl who lived with Tom. She liked to play and read. She had a book of stories that she loved to look at and listen to. One day, she saw Tom on the window sill. He looked very grumpy and sad. She wanted to cheer him up, so she picked up his yarn and brought it to him. She tried to make him play with it, but he did not want to. + +Tom was very grumpy. He pushed Sue away and hissed at her. He did not want to play with his yarn or with Sue. He only wanted the bird. He turned his back on Sue and stared at the window. He did not care. + +Sue was very sad. She liked Tom and wanted to be his friend. She did not understand why he was so grumpy and mean. She tried to hug him and pet him, but he did not want to. He scratched her and bit her. He made her cry. + +Tom was very grumpy. He heard Sue cry and felt a little bad. He did not mean to hurt her, but he did not want to be bothered. He only wanted the bird. He looked at the window and saw the bird fly away. He felt a little sad. + +Sue was very sad. She ran to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom hugged her and kissed her. She told her that Tom was just having a bad day and that he still loved her. She gave her a cookie and a glass of milk. She made her smile. + +Tom was very grumpy. He saw Sue and her mom in the kitchen. He smelled the cookie and the milk. He felt a little hungry. He jumped off the window sill and walked to the kitchen. He saw Sue smile and felt a little sorry. He rubbed his head against her leg and purred. He wanted to say sorry. + +Sue was very happy. She saw Tom and heard him purr. She knew he was sorry and that he still loved her. She gave him a piece of her cookie and a sip of her milk. She played with his yarn and made him chase and roll. She made him laugh. + +Tom was not grumpy anymore. He was happy. He had Sue and his yarn and his cookie and his milk. He did not need the bird. He had everything he wanted. He licked Sue and cuddled with her. He was her friend. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they fight and make a mess. Mom and Dad are not happy when they fight and make a mess. + +One day, Mom and Dad say, "We have a surprise for you. But you have to behave and be nice to each other. If you behave, you will get a reward. Do you want a reward?" + +Lily and Ben nod and say, "Yes, we want a reward. What is it?" + +Mom and Dad smile and say, "It is a secret. You will see when we get there. Now, put on your shoes and coats. We are going for a ride." + +Lily and Ben put on their shoes and coats. They hold hands and get in the car. They are curious and excited. They behave and do not fight or make a mess. + +Mom and Dad drive for a while. Then they stop at a big place with a sign that says, "Animal Shelter". Mom and Dad say, "We are here. This is your reward. You can choose a pet to take home. But you have to be friendly and gentle with the animals. They need love and care. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben say, "Yes, we understand. We love animals. Can we see them?" + +Mom and Dad say, "Yes, you can. Come on, let's go inside." + +Lily and Ben follow Mom and Dad inside. They see many animals. They see dogs and cats and rabbits and birds. They are all cute and fluffy and noisy. Lily and Ben want to pet them all. They are friendly and gentle with the animals. They say, "Hello, nice to meet you. You are so cute. Do you want to be our friend?" + +The animals like Lily and Ben. They wag their tails and purr and hop and chirp. They want to be their friends too. Lily and Ben have a hard time choosing a pet. They like them all. But they have to choose one. They talk to Mom and Dad and each other. They think and think. Then they decide. + +Lily and Ben say, "We have chosen our pet. We want this one. Can we take him home?" + +Mom and Dad look at the pet they have chosen. It is a small dog with brown fur and black spots. He has big ears and a wet nose. He looks happy and friendly. He licks Lily and Ben's faces. Mom and Dad say, "He is a good choice. He is very cute and friendly. What will you name him?" + +Lily and Ben say, "We will name him Spot. Because he has spots. We love him. He is our new friend." + +Mom and Dad say, "We are proud of you. You behaved and were nice to each other and the animals. You deserve this reward. We love you. And we love Spot too. Welcome to our family, Spot." + +Lily and Ben hug Mom and Dad and Spot. They are very happy. They say, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. This is the best reward ever. We will take good care of Spot. We will be good twins. We will not fight or make a mess. We promise." + +Mom and Dad say, "You are welcome, Lily and Ben. We are happy too. Now, let's go home and play with Spot. He will be very happy with us." + +Lily and Ben say, "Yes, let's go home and play with Spot. He is our best friend." + +They all get in the car and drive home. They are a happy family. They have a new friend. His name is Spot. He has spots. He is cute and friendly. He is their reward. +Lily was a frog who liked to dive in the pond. She could dive very deep and stay under water for a long time. She was very good at diving and she knew it. She liked to show off her diving skills to the other frogs and make them clap and cheer. + +But some of the other frogs did not like Lily. They thought she was too proud and bossy. They did not want to play with her or be her friend. They said she was not nice or fun. They said she only cared about diving and herself. + +One day, Lily saw a shiny thing at the bottom of the pond. She wanted to dive and get it. She thought it was a treasure or a gift. She did not ask the other frogs if they wanted to see it or share it. She just dived and swam as fast as she could. + +But when she reached the shiny thing, she was very surprised. It was not a treasure or a gift. It was a hook with a worm on it. It was a trap for fish. And before she could swim away, the hook caught her mouth and pulled her up. + +Lily was very scared and sad. She wished she had listened to the other frogs and not been so greedy and selfish. She wished she had been more kind and friendly. She wished she had more friends to help her. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be too proud or greedy. Be nice and share. Friends are more important than things. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play in the barn. The barn has many things to see and do. They see a big barrel. The barrel is light brown and round. It is empty. + +"Let's roll the barrel!" Tim says. He pushes the barrel with his hands. The barrel moves slowly. Jen helps him. She pushes the barrel with her feet. The barrel moves faster. They support each other. They are a good team. + +They roll the barrel to the door. The door is open. They see the sun and the grass. They want to roll the barrel outside. They push harder. The barrel goes out. It goes down the hill. It goes very fast. + +"Wow!" Tim says. "Look at the barrel go!" + +"Let's follow it!" Jen says. They run after the barrel. They laugh and shout. They have fun. They are happy. +Sara and Ben were playing pirates in the garden. They had a big box that they pretended was a chest full of gold and jewels. They took turns to hide the chest and find it again. + +"Arrr, matey, where did you set the chest?" Ben asked Sara, who had a bandana on her head and a wooden sword in her hand. + +"I hid it very well, captain. You have to look for clues," Sara said, smiling. + +Ben looked around the garden. He saw a trail of leaves and sticks that led to the shed. He followed the trail and opened the shed door. He saw the chest inside, but he also saw something else. + +"Ahoy, what is this?" Ben said, pointing to a big jar on a shelf. It had a label that said "pickles". + +Sara came behind him and looked at the jar. She shrugged. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a treasure too. Let's open it and see," she said. + +They took the jar down and opened the lid. They smelled a strong and sour smell. They made faces. + +"Yuck, this is not a treasure. This is icky," Ben said. + +He took a pickle out of the jar and bit it. He spit it out right away. + +"Blech, this is sour. I don't like it," he said. + +Sara took a pickle too and tried it. She also spit it out. + +"Me neither. This is not good for pirates. Let's put it back and take the chest," she said. + +They closed the jar and put it back on the shelf. They grabbed the chest and ran out of the shed. They laughed and played with their gold and jewels. They forgot about the sour pickles. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Lily brings a new toy to Sam's house. It is a music box. It has a button and a handle. When Lily pushes the button, the music box plays a song. When Lily turns the handle, the music box plays another song. + +Sam likes the music box. He wants to try it. He asks Lily, "Can I play with your music box?" Lily says, "Yes, you can. We can share it. Sharing is good." Lily gives the music box to Sam. Sam pushes the button and turns the handle. He smiles and says, "This is a good music box. I like the songs." + +Lily and Sam take turns playing with the music box. They listen to the songs and sing along. They are happy and have fun. They share the music box and the music. Sharing is good. Music is good. Lily and Sam are good friends. +Bee was a charming little bug who loved to make honey. She worked hard every day with her friends, flying from flower to flower and bringing nectar back to the hive. She was happy and proud of her honey, and she liked to share it with other animals who were nice to her. + +One day, she met a big bear who was very hungry. He saw Bee and her honey and smiled. He said, "Hello, little bug. You are very charming and your honey looks very yummy. Can I have some, please?" Bee was flattered by the bear's words and thought he was friendly. She said, "Sure, you can have some honey. Follow me to the hive and I will give you some." + +Bee flew ahead of the bear, not noticing that he was licking his lips and rubbing his paws. She reached the hive and called out to her friends, "Look, I brought a new friend. He wants some honey. Let's share with him." But when the other bees saw the bear, they were scared and angry. They knew he was not a friend, but a foe. They buzzed and stung the bear, trying to protect their home and their honey. + +The bear roared and swatted at the bees, hurting many of them. He was not polite or gentle, but greedy and mean. He broke the hive and took all the honey, leaving nothing for the bees. He ate the honey and ran away, leaving a mess and a disaster behind. + +Bee was sad and sorry. She realized that the bear had tricked her and used her. She had lost her honey, her home, and her friends. She wished she had been more careful and wise. She learned a hard lesson: not everyone who says nice things is nice, and not everyone who wants honey is a friend. +Ben and Amy were twins who loved to play outside. They lived on a big ranch with many animals. They liked to feed the horses, chase the chickens, and pet the dogs. But they did not like to share their toys. + +One day, they found a new ball in the barn. It was red and shiny and fit in their hands. They both wanted to play with it, but they did not want to take turns. They started to pull and tug on the ball, each trying to get it for themselves. + +"Mine!" Ben shouted. + +"No, mine!" Amy yelled. + +They pulled so hard that the ball flew out of their hands and rolled away. They ran after it, but they did not see the fence in front of them. They bumped into the fence and fell down. They hurt their knees and elbows and started to cry. + +A dog came over and picked up the ball in his mouth. He wagged his tail and looked at them. He wanted to play with them, but they were too busy crying. + +The twins' mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw the ball in the dog's mouth and the fence and the twins. She understood what happened and shook her head. + +She helped them up and hugged them. She said, "You should not fight over toys. You should share and play nicely. Then you will have more fun and less pain. Do you understand?" + +The twins nodded and said sorry. They looked at the dog and saw that he was still holding the ball. They paused and smiled at each other. They decided to share the ball with the dog and play with him. They threw the ball and the dog fetched it. They took turns and praised the dog. They had a lot of fun and forgot about their hurts. + +They learned that sharing is caring and that playing with others is better than playing alone. They thanked their mom and the dog and hugged each other. They were happy and so was the dog. +Ben likes to play soccer with his friends. He has a big ball and a red sock. He puts the sock on his foot and kicks the ball. He is very good at kicking. He can kick the ball far and high. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. The dog sees the ball and wants to play too. He runs to the ball and bites it. He makes a loud noise and shakes the ball. Ben and his friends are scared. They run away from the dog. + +But Ben does not want to lose his ball and his sock. He is brave. He goes back to the dog and says, "No, bad dog! That is my ball and my sock. Give them back!" He kicks the dog on the nose. The dog is surprised. He drops the ball and the sock. He runs away. + +Ben picks up his ball and his sock. He is happy. He puts the sock back on his foot and kicks the ball. He is very good at kicking. He is also very brave. His friends cheer for him. They play soccer together. They have fun. +Ben and Mia liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big rocket. They pretended the rocket could fly to the stars and planets. They wanted to see the universe. + +One day, Ben had an idea. He said to Mia, "Let's go to the garage and find some fuel for the rocket. Then we can make it really fly." Mia thought that sounded fun. She said, "OK, let's go." They took the rocket and went to the garage. + +In the garage, they saw many cans and bottles. Some had pictures of cars or flowers or animals. Some had words they could not read. Ben picked one that was red and shiny. He said, "This looks like good fuel. Let's put it in the rocket." Mia agreed. She opened the can and poured some of the liquid into the rocket. It was smelly. She made a face and said, "Yuck, this smells bad." Ben said, "It doesn't matter. It will make the rocket go fast." + +They put the rocket on the floor and pushed a button. The rocket made a loud noise and a bright light. It zoomed across the garage and hit the wall. Then it exploded. The explosion made a big hole in the wall and a big fire in the garage. The fire spread to the cans and bottles and made more explosions. The garage was full of smoke and flames. + +Ben and Mia were scared. They ran out of the garage and screamed for help. Their mom and dad heard them and came outside. They saw the garage on fire and called the firemen. The firemen came and put out the fire. They were angry with Ben and Mia. They said, "What did you do? You could have been hurt or killed. You were very naughty and dangerous." Ben and Mia felt sorry and ashamed. They said, "We're sorry. We just wanted to see the universe." Their mom and dad hugged them and said, "We're glad you're safe, but you can't play with fire or fuel. They are not toys. They are very dangerous. You have to be careful and listen to us." Ben and Mia nodded and said, "We understand. We won't do it again." They looked at the garage and saw their rocket was gone. It was burned and broken. They cried and said, "We're sorry, rocket. We loved you." The end. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Ben says. He pulls the tape and lifts the lid. He sees many things in the box. He sees a hat, a ball, a doll, a car, and a flashlight. + +"Wow, look at all these things!" Mia says. She picks up the flashlight and turns it on. It makes a bright light. She points it at the wall and makes shapes with her hand. + +"Look, Ben, I can make a dog!" Mia says. She moves her fingers and makes a dog shadow on the wall. + +"That's cool, Mia!" Ben says. He picks up the hat and puts it on his head. He pretends to be a cowboy. He says, "Howdy, partner! Do you want to ride my horse?" + +Mia laughs. She says, "Yes, please!" She picks up the ball and pretends it is a horse. She bounces on it and follows Ben. They pretend to ride around the garage. + +They have fun with the things in the box. They make up stories and games. They laugh and talk. They are happy. + +Mom and Dad hear them from the house. They come to the garage and see them playing. They smile and watch them. + +"You are very creative, Ben and Mia!" Mom says. "You can make anything with your imagination!" + +"You are very clever, Ben and Mia!" Dad says. "You can use anything to have fun!" + +Ben and Mia stop playing and look at Mom and Dad. They are proud. They say, "Thank you, Mom and Dad!" + +Mom and Dad clap their hands. They applaud Ben and Mia. They say, "Bravo, Ben and Mia! You are wonderful!" + +Ben and Mia smile. They hug Mom and Dad. They say, "We love you, Mom and Dad!" + +They are happy. They are a family. +Mira and Ravi were twins. They liked to play with their baby brother, Arun. Arun was an infant. He was very small and soft. Mira and Ravi were gentle with him. They gave him hugs and kisses. + +One day, Mira and Ravi found a scale in their room. It was a thing that could tell how much something weighed. They were curious. They wanted to know how much they weighed. They took turns to stand on the scale. Mira weighed 15 kilos. Ravi weighed 16 kilos. They were happy. + +Then they had an idea. They wanted to know how much Arun weighed. They went to his crib. He was sleeping. They lifted him carefully. They carried him to the scale. They put him on the scale. The scale said 5 kilos. They were surprised. + +But Arun was not happy. He woke up. He felt scared. He did not like to be on the scale. He started to cry. He cried very loud. He wanted his mom and dad. + +Mom and dad heard Arun's cry. They ran to the room. They saw Mira and Ravi holding Arun on the scale. They were angry. They scolded Mira and Ravi. They said, "How could you do this? You could have hurt Arun. He is too little to be on the scale. He needs to be in his crib. You are not gentle. You are naughty." + +Mira and Ravi felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom and dad. We did not mean to hurt Arun. We just wanted to know how much he weighed. We love him." + +Mom and dad said, "We know you love him. But you have to be careful. You have to respect his needs. You have to ask us before you do something like this. You have to learn to be responsible." + +Mira and Ravi nodded. They said, "We will learn, mom and dad. We will be responsible. We will be gentle." + +Mom and dad hugged them. They said, "We love you, Mira and Ravi. But you have to promise us to never do this again." + +Mira and Ravi promised. They said, "We promise, mom and dad. We will never do this again." + +They put Arun back in his crib. They kissed him. They said, "We are sorry, Arun. We love you." + +Arun stopped crying. He smiled. He said, "I love you, Mira and Ravi." + +The moral of the story is: Be gentle and respectful with your siblings, especially when they are infants. They are not toys. They have feelings and needs. Ask your parents before you do something that could harm them. Learn to be responsible. +Tom and Lily like to play in the kitchen. They like to open and close the doors of the fridge and the freezer. They like to see the cold air and the ice. They like to touch the food and the bottles. + +One day, Tom and Lily want to play a game. They want to see who can stay in the freezer the longest. They open the freezer door and climb inside. They close the door behind them. They laugh and hug each other. They feel very cold. + +Mum is in the living room. She is reading a book. She does not hear Tom and Lily. She does not know they are in the freezer. She thinks they are in their room. She is happy they are quiet. + +After a while, Tom and Lily start to feel very cold. They shiver and shake. They want to get out of the freezer. They try to open the door, but they cannot. The door is stuck. They push and pull, but nothing happens. They cry and scream, but no one hears them. They are scared and sad. + +Mum finishes her book. She gets up and goes to the kitchen. She wants to make a healthy snack for Tom and Lily. She sees the freezer door is closed. She thinks that is strange. She opens the freezer door and sees Tom and Lily inside. They are blue and still. They do not move or talk. They look like ice. Mum is shocked and scared. She screams and falls to the floor. She does not know what to do. She thinks Tom and Lily are dead. She is very sad. +Anna was scared of the dark. She did not like to sleep in her room when the night came. She saw big shadows on the wall and heard strange noises outside. She hugged her teddy bear and wished her mom was with her. + +One night, she heard a loud thump in the hall. She was very alert and looked at the door. She saw a big shadow moving under the crack. She thought it was a monster and she screamed. She covered her head with her blanket and hoped it would go away. + +But the shadow did not go away. It came into her room and made a soft sound. Anna peeked from under the blanket and saw her dog, Spot. He had knocked over a vase in the hall and made the thump. He was not a monster, he was her friend. + +Spot jumped on her bed and licked her face. He wagged his tail and snuggled with her. He made her feel safe and warm. He comforted her and chased away the shadows. Anna smiled and hugged him back. She was not scared anymore. She said, "Thank you, Spot. You are a good dog. I love you." She closed her eyes and fell asleep with him by her side. +Tom and Anna love animals. They have a dog, a cat and a fish. They like to play with them and feed them. The dog is big and brown. The cat is small and black. The fish is red and shiny. + +One day, Tom and Anna go to the park with their mom. They see many animals there. They see birds, squirrels, ducks and rabbits. They want to touch them and pet them. But mom says no. She says the animals are wild and scared. They might bite or run away. + +Tom and Anna are sad. They do not understand. They think the animals are cute and friendly. They want to make them happy. They see a big, white goose near the pond. They think it is a duck. They run to it and try to hug it. + +But the goose is not a duck. It is angry. It does not like Tom and Anna. It hisses and flaps its wings. It pecks at Tom and Anna. It hurts them. They cry and scream. Mom runs to them and picks them up. She takes them away from the goose. She says they are okay. She says they should not touch the goose. She says the goose is not their animal. She says they should only love their own animals. + +Tom and Anna are sorry. They did not know. They hug mom and say they are sorry. They say they love mom and their animals. They say they do not love the goose. They go home and play with their dog, their cat and their fish. They are happy. They are careful. They do not touch wild animals. They only love their own animals. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. Today, they see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide. Tom is scared of the slide. + +Lily says, "Come on, Tom. The slide is fun. You can go with me." + +Tom says, "No, Lily. The slide is too high. I don't want to go." + +Lily frowns. She thinks Tom is silly. She says, "Fine. I will go by myself. You can watch me." + +Lily runs to the slide. She climbs up the steps. She sits on the top. She smiles. She is ready to slide. + +But Lily is careless. She does not hold on to the sides. She slides too fast. She falls off the slide. She lands on the ground. She cries. + +Tom hears Lily cry. He runs to her. He sees her hurt. He feels sorry for her. He says, "Lily, are you okay? I'm sorry you fell. I will help you." + +Lily stops crying. She looks at Tom. She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. I'm sorry I was mean to you. I was wrong. The slide is scary." + +Tom hugs Lily. He says, "It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. You are a good friend too. Maybe we can play something else. Something safer." + +Lily nods. She says, "Yes, Tom. Let's play something else. Something we both like." + +They walk away from the slide. They hold hands. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Max were playing with their blocks on the table. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses. But they did not like to share their blocks. + +"Give me that blue block!" Max said. He grabbed the block from Lily's hand. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. She pulled the block back. + +They both tugged on the block until it broke in half. They both looked at the broken block and started to cry. + +"Mama, mama!" they called. Mama came into the room and saw the mess on the table. + +"What happened here?" Mama asked. + +"Lily and Max broke the block!" they both said. + +"Why did you break the block?" Mama asked. + +"We wanted the blue block!" they both said. + +Mama sighed. She picked up the broken block and put it in the trash. She picked up the other blocks and put them in a box. + +"Listen, Lily and Max," Mama said. "You need to learn to share your toys. If you can't share, you can't play. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They felt sorry for breaking the block. + +"Can we play again?" Lily asked. + +"Only if you promise to share and be nice," Mama said. + +"We promise, Mama," Max said. + +Mama smiled. She gave them each a hug and a kiss. She gave them the box of blocks and said, "You can play on the floor, not on the table. The table is for eating and drawing, not for breaking." + +Lily and Max said, "Okay, Mama." They took the box of blocks and went to the floor. They decided to build a normal tower together. They used all the colors of the blocks. They did not fight or quit. They had fun and shared. Mama was happy. +Lily and Max loved to perform for their family. They would dress up in funny clothes and sing and dance and tell jokes. They had a big show planned for tonight, after dinner. They practiced all day in their room, with their toys as their audience. + +But outside, the sky was getting dark and the wind was getting loud. Their mom came to their room and said, "Lily and Max, we have to go to the basement. There is a hurricane coming and it is very dangerous. We have to be safe and stay together." + +Lily and Max were scared and sad. They did not want to leave their room and their toys and their show. They wanted to make their family happy and laugh. They asked their mom, "Can we take our costumes and our music and our jokes to the basement? Can we still perform for you and dad and grandma?" + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "Of course you can, my sweeties. You are very brave and creative. You can perform anywhere you want. Let's go to the basement and make it cozy and fun. Maybe we can even invite some of the neighbors who are also hiding from the hurricane. They would love to see your show too." + +So Lily and Max grabbed their costumes and their music and their jokes and followed their mom to the basement. They helped her set up some blankets and pillows and candles and snacks. They waited for their dad and grandma and some of the neighbors to join them. They were still a little scared of the hurricane, but they felt better when they were with their family and friends. They decided to perform their show anyway, to cheer everyone up and forget about the storm. They sang and danced and told jokes and made everyone smile and clap. They felt proud and happy. They learned that they could perform even in the deep and dark basement, because they had each other and their love. +Sam and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to climb the big slide and slide down fast. Sam was good at climbing, but Lily was not. She was scared of the high steps and the slippery metal. + +"Come on, Lily, you can do it!" Sam said. He was at the top of the slide, waiting for her. "It's fun, I promise!" + +Lily looked up at him and shook her head. She did not want to climb. She wanted to play with the swings or the sandbox. But Sam was persistent. He liked to slide and he wanted Lily to slide with him. + +"Please, Lily, just try once. I'll help you. I'll hold your hand and we'll slide together. It's easy, you'll see!" Sam said. He reached out his hand to her. + +Lily sighed. She did not want to make Sam sad. She wanted to be a good friend. She took his hand and started to climb. She was very careful and slow. She did not like the steps. They were hard and cold and made her feet hurt. + +She managed to reach the top of the slide. She felt proud of herself, but also very scared. The slide was long and steep and shiny. She could not see the bottom. She clung to Sam's hand and hoped he would not let go. + +"Ready, Lily? One, two, three, go!" Sam said. He pulled her with him and they slid down fast. Lily screamed. She felt the wind in her hair and the metal under her bottom. She did not like it at all. + +They reached the bottom of the slide. Sam let go of her hand and jumped up. He was happy and excited. He liked the slide a lot. + +"That was awesome, Lily! Did you like it? Let's do it again!" Sam said. + +Lily did not answer. She felt dizzy and sick. She did not like the slide at all. She wanted to get away from it. She tried to stand up, but she was too shaky. She lost her balance and fell. She fell on the grass and scraped her knee. She started to cry. + +Sam heard her cry and ran to her. He saw her knee and felt sorry for her. He did not mean to hurt her. He wanted to make her happy. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't know you didn't like the slide. Are you okay?" Sam said. He hugged her and tried to comfort her. + +Lily stopped crying and hugged him back. She was glad he was her friend. She forgave him for making her slide. + +"I'm okay, Sam. Thank you for helping me. But I don't want to slide again. Can we play something else?" Lily said. + +Sam nodded. He understood. He did not want to make her slide again. He wanted to play something else. + +"Sure, Lily. We can play whatever you want. How about the swings or the sandbox?" Sam said. + +Lily smiled. She liked the swings and the sandbox. She thought they were fun and safe. + +"Yes, Sam. Let's play with the swings or the sandbox. I like them better than the slide." Lily said. + +They held hands and walked to the swings or the sandbox. They played together and had a good time. They were good friends. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they saw a big hill behind the park. It looked very high and far. + +"Let's go up the hill and see what is there," Ben said. He had an urge to explore. He took Anna's hand and led her to the hill. + +"But Ben, it is too distant. Mommy said we should not go far from the park. She will be angry if we are late," Anna said. She was scared and wanted to stay. + +"Don't be a baby, Anna. It will be fun. We will be back soon. Come on, follow me," Ben said. He did not listen to Anna. He pulled her along. + +They climbed the hill for a long time. They got tired and thirsty. They did not see anything new or fun. They only saw more hills and trees. They did not know how to go back. They were lost. + +"Ben, I want to go home. I miss Mommy. I am sorry I followed you. You were wrong to lead me here," Anna said. She cried and hugged Ben. + +"I am sorry too, Anna. I was silly to have an urge to go far. I should have listened to you. You were right to stay in the park. I hope Mommy will find us," Ben said. He cried and hugged Anna. + +They sat on the hill and waited. They hoped someone would help them. They learned a lesson. They should not go to distant places without permission. They should listen to their friends and parents. They should be careful and safe. +Jenny loves to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has long hair and a pretty dress. Jenny likes to brush Lily's hair and make her look nice. Sometimes, Jenny also likes to attach things to Lily's hair, like clips and ribbons and flowers. + +One day, Jenny finds a new thing to attach to Lily's hair. It is a shiny pin that she sees on the table. Jenny thinks the pin will make Lily look even prettier. She picks up the pin and tries to attach it to Lily's hair. But the pin is sharp and it hurts Jenny's finger. Jenny drops the pin and cries. + +Daddy hears Jenny's cry and comes to see what is wrong. He sees the pin on the floor and the blood on Jenny's finger. He picks up Jenny and hugs her. He says, "Oh, Jenny, I'm sorry. That pin is not for playing. It is for daddy's work. It can hurt you and Lily. Let me help you." He takes Jenny to the bathroom and washes her finger. He puts a band-aid on it and kisses it. He says, "There, that's better. You are a brave girl. Do you want to play with something else?" + +Jenny nods and says, "Yes, daddy. Can I play with your hat?" Daddy smiles and says, "Sure, Jenny. You can play with my hat. But be careful, it has a button that can also hurt you." He gives Jenny his hat and she puts it on Lily's head. She thinks Lily looks funny and laughs. Daddy laughs too and says, "You are a clever girl. You make Lily look very happy." He hugs Jenny and Lily and says, "I love you both very much." Jenny hugs him back and says, "I love you too, daddy." +Tom and Mia were twins who liked to explore the woods near their cabin. One day, they found a big lake with many fish and frogs. They wanted to catch some and take them home, but they did not have a net or a bucket. + +"Look, Tom, there is a boat by the shore. Maybe we can use it to get closer to the fish," Mia said. + +"OK, but we have to be careful. The boat might have holes or be too heavy for us," Tom said. + +They climbed into the boat and pushed it into the water. It was old and creaky, but it floated. They used sticks to paddle and steered towards the middle of the lake. They saw many fish swimming under the water, but they could not reach them with their hands. + +"Maybe we can use our hats to scoop them up," Mia suggested. + +"Good idea. Let's try it," Tom agreed. + +They took off their hats and leaned over the edge of the boat. They tried to catch the fish, but they were too fast and slippery. They only got their hats wet and splashed each other. + +They laughed and had fun, but they did not notice that the boat was slowly sinking. Water was seeping through the cracks and filling the bottom of the boat. The boat became lower and lower in the water, and the twins became wetter and wetter. + +"Tom, I think the boat is broken. It is going down," Mia said, feeling scared. + +"Me too. We have to get out of here. Let's paddle back to the shore," Tom said, feeling worried. + +They grabbed their sticks and tried to paddle, but it was hard. The boat was heavy and slow, and the water was deep and cold. They wished they had never taken the boat. + +They saw their cabin in the distance, but it seemed very far away. They saw their mom and dad standing outside, looking for them. They waved and shouted, but they could not hear them. + +They felt very tired and cold. Their skin was pale and their teeth were chattering. They hoped they would make it back to the shore. They hoped their mom and dad would find them. They hoped they would be safe and warm again. + +They kept paddling and praying, until they finally reached the shore. They jumped out of the boat and ran to their mom and dad, who hugged them and wrapped them in blankets. They were so happy to see them and so sorry to scare them. + +They told them what happened and how they found the boat and tried to catch the fish. They said they were sorry for taking the boat without asking and for being so foolish. They said they learned their lesson and would never do it again. + +Their mom and dad were angry and relieved. They scolded them for being careless and reckless, but they also kissed them and cuddled them. They said they loved them and were glad they were OK. + +They took them back to the cabin and settled them in front of the fireplace. They gave them hot soup and bread and milk. They read them stories and sang them songs. They made them feel warm and cozy and safe. + +Tom and Mia felt sorry and grateful. They hugged their mom and dad and thanked them for saving them and forgiving them. They said they loved them and were glad they were home. + +They fell asleep in their mom and dad's arms, dreaming of fish and frogs and boats and lakes. They never forgot their adventure, but they never repeated it either. They learned to respect the water and the woods, and to listen to their mom and dad. They learned to be careful and wise, and to enjoy the simple things. +Ben likes to play with magnets. He has many magnets of different shapes and colors. He likes to stick them on the fridge and make patterns. He also likes to throw them in the air and catch them. + +One day, Ben finds a big magnet in his dad's toolbox. It is shiny and round and has a hole in the middle. Ben thinks it is very interesting. He wants to play with it. He takes it to his room and puts it on his bed. + +He throws the magnet up and down and watches it spin. He laughs and claps his hands. He throws it higher and higher. He does not see his mom coming in the door. + +"Ben, what are you doing?" his mom asks. She sees the magnet flying in the air. She is scared. She tries to catch it. But the magnet is too fast and too heavy. It hits her on the head. She falls down and does not move. + +Ben stops laughing. He is shocked. He runs to his mom and shakes her. He cries and calls her name. But she does not answer. He does not know what to do. He wishes he did not play with the magnet. He wishes he listened to his dad. He is very sorry. He is very sad. The end. +Ben is a boy who likes to play with his toy staff. It is a long stick that he pretends is a magic wand. He likes to wave it around and say funny words. Sometimes he hits things with it, like the sofa or the lamp. + +One day, Ben's mom tells him to stop hitting things with his staff. She says it is not nice and it can break things. She warns him that if he does not listen, she will take his staff away. Ben does not want to lose his staff, so he says sorry and puts it down. + +But later, when his mom is busy in the kitchen, Ben picks up his staff again. He thinks it is fun to hit the wall with it. He makes loud noises with his mouth, like bang and boom. He does not hear his mom calling him to stop. + +Suddenly, he hears a loud crash. He turns around and sees that his staff has knocked over a vase. The vase is broken and there are flowers and water on the floor. Ben feels scared and sad. He knows he did a bad thing. + +His mom comes running into the room. She sees the mess and the staff. She is very angry and sad. She takes the staff from Ben and puts it in the closet. She tells him that he is in big trouble and that he has to clean up the mess. She says he cannot play with his staff for a long time. Ben cries and says sorry. He wishes he had listened to his mom's warning. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with many flowers. Lily wanted to pick some flowers for Mom. Max wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. + +They ran up the hill, holding hands. They saw a big tree with red and yellow leaves. They saw a bird with blue and green feathers. They saw a squirrel with a bushy tail. They saw a pond with shiny fish. They saw many things that made them happy. + +But they also saw something that made them scared. They saw a big dog with black and brown fur. The dog was barking and growling. The dog was running towards them. The dog looked wild. + +Lily and Max did not know what to do. They did not have time to run away. They did not have a stick or a stone to throw. They only had a sweater that Mom gave them. It was a warm and soft sweater. It had many colors and patterns. + +Lily had an idea. She took off the sweater and spread it on the ground. She made it look like a big blanket. She told Max to lie down with her under the sweater. She hoped the dog would not see them or smell them. + +The dog came closer and closer. It sniffed the air and the ground. It saw the sweater. It thought it was something strange and interesting. It pawed at the sweater and bit it. It tore the sweater and shook it. It made a big mess. + +Lily and Max were very quiet and still. They were very afraid and sad. They loved the sweater. They did not want the dog to ruin it. They wished the dog would go away. + +After a while, the dog got bored. It had enough fun with the sweater. It ran away to find something else to play with. It did not care about Lily and Max. + +Lily and Max peeked out from under the sweater. They saw the dog was gone. They saw the sweater was torn and dirty. They felt very sorry and angry. They cried and hugged each other. + +They heard a voice calling them. It was Mom. She had been looking for them. She saw them on the hill. She ran to them and hugged them. She asked them what happened. She saw the sweater and the dog. + +She was very worried and angry. She was glad they were safe. She was sad they lost the sweater. She told them they should not have gone so far. She told them they should have been careful. She told them they should have listened to her. + +Lily and Max said they were sorry. They said they wanted to see the flowers and the tree and the bird and the squirrel and the pond and the fish. They said they did not see the dog until it was too late. They said they tried to hide under the sweater. They said they loved the sweater and Mom. + +Mom said she understood. She said she loved them and the sweater too. She said they could still keep the sweater as a memory. She said they could try to fix it or make something new out of it. She said they could still enjoy the park, but they had to be more careful and stay close to her. + +Lily and Max nodded. They said they learned their lesson. They said they would be more careful and stay close to Mom. They said they still liked the park, but they did not like the wild dog. They said they hoped the dog would find a nice home and a good owner. + +Mom smiled. She said she hoped so too. She said they should go home and have some cookies and milk. She said they could talk more about the park and the sweater and the dog. She said they could also read some books and draw some pictures. + +Lily and Max smiled. They said they liked that idea. They said they liked cookies and milk and books and pictures. They said they liked Mom. They said they were happy. + +They held hands and walked down the hill with Mom. They left the park and the dog behind. They took the sweater and their memories with them. They looked forward to their home and their future. They were a family. +Lily loved sugar. She liked to eat sugar on her bread, in her milk, and from the jar. She knew Mommy said no more sugar, but she did not listen. She was sneaky and took sugar when Mommy was not looking. + +One day, Mommy went to the store and left Lily with Daddy. Lily saw the jar of sugar on the shelf and wanted some. She climbed on a chair and reached for the jar. But the jar was too heavy and she dropped it. The jar broke and sugar spilled everywhere. Lily was scared and guilty. She heard Daddy coming and hid under the table. + +Daddy saw the mess and was angry. He looked for Lily and found her under the table. He pulled her out and yelled at her. He said she was naughty and had to go to her room. He did not hug her or kiss her. He did not say he loved her. He just sent her away. + +Lily ran to her room and cried. She felt sad and lonely. She wished she had not taken the sugar. She wished Daddy would hug her and say he was sorry. She wished Mommy would come back and make everything better. But no one came. Lily stayed in her room and cried until she fell asleep. She had a bad dream about sugar and Daddy. She did not have a good day. +Sara was a curious girl who liked to ask many questions. She wanted to know about the stars, the animals, the plants and the people. She loved to read books and look at pictures with her mom and dad. + +One day, Sara went to the library with her mom. She saw a big book with a shiny cover. It had a picture of a queen with a crown and a dress. Sara was curious about the queen. She asked her mom, "Who is she? What does she do?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "She is a queen. She is the leader of a country. She helps the people and makes good laws. She is very kind and brave. Do you want to read the book and learn more about her?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, please!" Her mom encouraged her and said, "That's great, Sara. You can learn a lot from the queen. Maybe you can be a leader too someday. You have a curious mind and a good heart." + +Sara hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best." They took the book and sat on a cozy couch. They read the book together and learned about the queen's life and adventures. Sara was happy and proud. She wanted to be like the queen. She wanted to help the people and make good laws. She wanted to be kind and brave. She wanted to be a curious girl. +Lisa and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Lisa wanted to go first, but Tom pushed her away. + +"No, I go first!" Tom said. "You are too slow and chubby!" + +Lisa felt sad and angry. She did not like Tom's words. She wanted to tell him to stop, but she was afraid. She looked around and saw a shiny thing in the grass. She picked it up and saw that it was a necklace with a small angel on it. + +"Wow, what is this?" Lisa said. "It is so pretty!" + +Tom saw the necklace and wanted it too. He ran to Lisa and tried to grab it from her. + +"Give me that!" Tom said. "It is mine!" + +Lisa held the necklace tight and said no. She raised her hand to keep it away from Tom. Tom pulled harder and made Lisa fall. Lisa cried out and the necklace broke. The angel fell to the ground and cracked. + +Lisa and Tom stopped and looked at the broken angel. They felt sorry and scared. They did not mean to break it. They wondered who it belonged to and what would happen now. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice behind them. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my necklace?" The voice said. "That was a gift from my grandma!" + +Lisa and Tom turned around and saw a girl with curly hair and a pink dress. She looked angry and sad. She walked to them and picked up the broken angel. + +"You broke my angel!" The girl said. "How could you do that?" + +Lisa and Tom did not know what to say. They felt bad and ashamed. They wanted to say sorry, but they were afraid. They looked at each other and then at the girl. They hoped she would forgive them. +Sara was sick. She had a red nose and a sore throat. She did not want to play or eat. She only wanted to sleep. Mommy was worried. She called the doctor. + +The doctor came to Sara's house. He had a big bag with many things. He looked at Sara's nose and throat. He used a weird thing to listen to her heart. He gave her some medicine. He said she would feel better soon. + +Sara did not like the medicine. It was bitter and made her face funny. But she took it anyway. She hoped it would help her. She hoped she could play and eat again. She hoped she could go to the park with Mommy and Daddy. + +Mommy and Daddy hugged Sara. They said they loved her. They said the doctor was nice and smart. They said he would make her well. They said they hoped she would have sweet dreams. + +Sara smiled a little. She felt sleepy. She closed her eyes. She dreamed of the park. She dreamed of the flowers and the birds and the swings. She dreamed of being happy and healthy. She hoped her dream would come true. +Sara liked to wander in the garden. She saw many flowers and bugs and birds. She liked to smell the roses and touch the grass. She was happy. + +One day, she saw a hole in the fence. She was curious. She wanted to see what was on the other side. She crawled through the hole and found a new place. + +There were many trees and rocks and animals. She saw a purple butterfly. It was pretty. She followed it with her eyes. She did not see where she was going. She tripped on a root and fell. + +She hurt her knee and cried. She was scared. She did not know where she was. She wanted to go back to the garden. She looked for the hole in the fence, but she could not find it. She was lost. + +She heard a voice. It was her mom. She was calling her name. She was looking for her. Sara was happy. She shouted, "Mom, I'm here!" She waved her arms. Her mom saw her and ran to her. She hugged her and kissed her. She was glad. + +She asked her, "What were you doing here, Sara? How did you get here?" Sara said, "I saw a hole in the fence. I wanted to see the purple butterfly. I fell and hurt my knee. I'm sorry, Mom." Her mom said, "It's okay, Sara. I'm not angry. But you should not wander away from the garden. It's dangerous. You could get lost or hurt. You should stay where I can see you. Do you understand?" Sara said, "Yes, Mom. I understand. I won't do it again. I love you, Mom." Her mom said, "I love you too, Sara. Come on, let's go home. I'll put a band-aid on your knee." They walked back to the garden, holding hands. Sara was happy. +Anna liked to bounce on her bed. She bounced up and down, up and down, with a big smile on her face. She did not care that her mom told her to stop. She did not care that her bed made a loud noise. She did not care that her baby brother was trying to sleep. + +But then, she bounced too high. She bounced off the bed and hit her head on the wall. She felt a big pain and started to cry. Her mom heard her cry and ran to her room. She saw Anna on the floor, holding her head. She saw a red bump on her forehead. She was very worried. + +She picked up Anna and hugged her. She said, "Anna, you are hurt. We have to go to the doctor. He will make you feel better." She took Anna and her baby brother to the car. She drove to the doctor's office. + +At the doctor's office, a nurse came to see Anna. She was a bossy nurse. She said, "Anna, you have to sit still. You have to let me look at your head. You have to be brave." She put a cold thing on Anna's bump. She put a band-aid on Anna's bump. She gave Anna a sticker. + +Anna did not like the bossy nurse. She did not like the cold thing. She did not like the band-aid. She did not like the sticker. She wanted to go home. She said, "Mom, can we go home now? I don't like it here." + +Her mom said, "Yes, Anna, we can go home now. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will not bounce on your bed anymore. You have to promise me that you will listen to me when I tell you to stop. You have to promise me that you will be careful and not hurt yourself." + +Anna nodded. She said, "I promise, mom. I'm sorry I bounced on my bed. I'm sorry I did not listen to you. I'm sorry I hurt myself." She hugged her mom. She hugged her baby brother. She said, "I love you, mom. I love you, baby brother." + +Her mom smiled. She said, "I love you too, Anna. I love you too, baby brother. Now let's go home and have some ice cream." + +The moral value of the story is: Listen to your parents and be careful. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play in the farm. They liked to skip and sing and look at the animals. One day, they saw a new animal in the barn. It was big and brown and had long ears. It was a mule. + +"Hello, mule!" Anna said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The mule did not answer. It looked at Anna and Ben with angry eyes. It made a loud noise like "hee-haw!" + +"Wow, what a funny noise!" Ben said. "Can you make it again, mule?" + +The mule did not like Ben's question. It kicked its legs and shook its head. It made another loud noise like "hee-haw!" + +"Ouch, that hurts my ears!" Anna said. "Why are you so angry, mule?" + +The mule did not tell Anna why. It just walked away from the barn. It did not want to play with Anna and Ben. + +Anna and Ben felt sad. They wanted to make friends with the mule. They followed the mule to the field. They tried to skip and sing and make the mule happy. + +But the mule did not care. It ate some grass and ignored Anna and Ben. It did not like to skip and sing. It liked to be alone. + +Anna and Ben gave up. They went back to the barn. They found another animal to play with. It was a goat. The goat was white and soft and had horns. It was a nice goat. + +"Hello, goat!" Anna said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The goat nodded its head. It made a soft noise like "baa!" + +"Yes, I want to play with you!" Ben said. "You are a good goat!" + +Anna and Ben were happy. They skipped and sang and played with the goat. They forgot about the angry mule. They had fun in the farm. +Tom and his aunt went to the park. Tom liked to play on the swings and the slide. His aunt liked to sit on the bench and read a book. She told Tom to be careful and not go too far. + +Tom saw a big metal thing with a wheel. He wanted to try it. He ran to it and climbed on. He twisted the wheel and the metal thing started to spin. Tom felt happy and excited. He twisted the wheel faster and faster. + +His aunt looked up from her book and saw Tom on the metal thing. She felt nervous and scared. She ran to him and shouted, "Tom, stop! That is not a toy! You can get hurt!" But Tom did not hear her. He was too busy twisting the wheel. + +The metal thing spun so fast that Tom could not hold on. He flew off and landed on the grass. He felt dizzy and sore. He started to cry. His aunt reached him and hugged him. She checked if he was okay. She was angry and sad. She said, "Tom, why did you do that? You did not listen to me. You could have broken your bones. You need to be more careful and obey the rules." + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, aunt. I just wanted to have fun. I did not know it was dangerous. I will not do it again." His aunt kissed him and said, "I'm glad you are okay. I love you, Tom. But you need to learn from your mistake. Fun is good, but safety is better. Next time, listen to me and play with the toys that are meant for you." + +Tom nodded and said, "Okay, aunt. I love you too. Can we go back to the swings and the slide?" His aunt smiled and said, "Yes, we can. But only if you promise to be careful and not go too far." Tom promised and they went back to the swings and the slide. Tom had fun, but he also remembered to be safe. He learned his lesson. +Tom and Sue like to play by the sea. They look for shells and crabs and fish. One day, they see a big net full of shrimp. The shrimp are pink and thin and have many legs. + +"Wow, look at all the shrimp!" Tom says. "Can we take some home?" + +"OK, but we have to be quick," Sue says. "The fisher man may come back soon." + +They run to the net and grab some shrimp. They carry them in their hands and pockets and hats. They are happy and excited. + +But they do not see the big dog that is watching them. The dog likes shrimp too. He is hungry and sneaky. He follows them as they run away from the net. + +"Hey, stop!" the fisher man shouts. He sees Tom and Sue with his shrimp. He is angry and runs after them. + +Tom and Sue hear the fisher man and the dog. They are scared and drop some shrimp. They run faster and faster. + +They reach their home and slam the door. They are safe and out of breath. They look at their shrimp and smile. + +"We did it!" Tom says. "We have shrimp for dinner!" + +"Yes, we do!" Sue says. "But we have to share with Mom and Dad." + +They go to the kitchen and show their shrimp to their parents. Their parents are surprised and proud. + +"Where did you get these shrimp?" Mom asks. + +"From the sea!" Tom and Sue say. + +They cook the shrimp and eat them. They are yummy and crunchy. Tom and Sue are happy and full. + +They do not know that the dog and the fisher man are still outside. The dog is barking and the fisher man is knocking. They want their shrimp back. But Tom and Sue do not hear them. They are too busy enjoying their shrimp. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play on the farm. They see cows, pigs, chickens and horses. They say hello to the animals. The animals make noises. + +Sara and Ben find a big pile of hay. They climb on the hay and make a fort. They pretend they are kings and queens. They have fun. They laugh and sing. + +A tractor comes to the farm. It has a pink trailer. Sara and Ben see the tractor. They wave to the farmer. The farmer waves back. He smiles. He stops the tractor near the hay. + +The farmer says, "Hello, Sara and Ben. Do you want to help me? I need to move the hay to the barn. You can ride in the pink trailer. It will be fun." + +Sara and Ben say, "Yes, please. We want to help you. We like the pink trailer. It is pretty." + +They jump off the hay and run to the tractor. They climb into the pink trailer. The farmer starts the tractor. He drives to the barn. Sara and Ben wave to the animals. The animals wave back. They make noises. + +Sara and Ben have a good day. They help the farmer. They ride in the pink trailer. They play on the hay. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big puddle of mud. They run to the mud and jump in it. They laugh and splash and make mud pies. + +But then, Lily's mom comes out. She is not happy. She sees Lily and Ben are wet and dirty. She speaks to them in a loud voice. She says, "What are you doing? You are making a mess! Come inside right now and take a bath!" + +Lily and Ben are sad. They do not want to leave the mud. They like the mud. They say, "But mom, we are having fun! The mud is soft and warm and squishy!" + +Lily's mom shakes her head. She says, "No, the mud is not fun. The mud is dirty and wet and cold. It can make you sick. You need to wash it off and put on clean clothes. Now, come on, let's go!" + +Lily and Ben sigh. They follow Lily's mom inside. They take a bath and put on clean clothes. They say goodbye to the mud. They hope they can play in the mud again another day. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play with blocks and dolls. One day, they had a big fight. Lily wanted to build a tower with the blocks, but Ben wanted to make a car. They pulled and pushed the blocks, and shouted at each other. + +Lily and Ben did not see the cat. The cat was sleeping on the sofa, near the blocks. The cat did not like noise. The cat was angry. The cat jumped off the sofa, and knocked over the blocks. The blocks fell on the floor, and some hit Lily and Ben. + +Lily and Ben were hurt. They started to cry. The cat ran away. Lily and Ben's mom heard them cry. She came to see what happened. She saw the blocks and the cat. She understood. She hugged Lily and Ben, and gave them a kiss. She said, "I'm sorry you had a fight. But you should not shout and pull. You should share and take turns. That is how friends play." + +Lily and Ben stopped crying. They said sorry to each other. They said sorry to the cat. They picked up the blocks, and decided to build something together. They made a house for the cat, and a tower for the dolls. They were glad. They were friends again. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play together. But one day, they had a quarrel over a shoe. Lily wanted to wear the shoe that was shiny and red. Tom wanted to wear the shoe that was big and blue. They both said, "It is mine! Give it to me!" They pulled and tugged at the shoe, but no one let go. + +Then, they heard a loud noise. It was their teacher, Miss Lee. She was not happy to see them quarrel. She said, "Why are you fighting over a shoe? You have two shoes each. You can share and take turns. Or you can play with something else. There are many toys in the room. The shoe is not important. What is important is to be kind and respectful to each other." + +Lily and Tom felt ashamed. They said sorry to each other and to Miss Lee. They gave back the shoe and hugged. Then, they decided to play with the blocks. They built a castle and a bridge. They had fun and laughed. They forgot about the shoe. They learned that quarreling is not good. It makes them and others sad. Sharing and playing together is good. It makes them and others happy. The shoe was dull. Their friendship was bright. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big red strawberry on a green plant. Anna wanted to pick it and eat it. + +"Look, Ben, a yummy strawberry!" she said. "Can we have it?" + +Ben looked at the strawberry. He saw something shiny on it. He was anxious. He thought it was a bug. + +"Wait, Anna, don't touch it!" he said. "There is a shiny bug on it. It might bite you!" + +Anna looked closer. She saw the shiny thing too. She was curious. She wanted to see what it was. + +"It's not a bug, Ben," she said. "It's a drop of water. It shines in the sun. See, it's wet and cold." + +She touched the drop of water with her finger. It rolled off the strawberry. She smiled. + +"It's not scary, Ben," she said. "It's pretty. Can we have the strawberry now?" + +Ben was relieved. He was not anxious anymore. He smiled too. + +"OK, Anna, we can have the strawberry," he said. "But we have to wash it first. And we have to share it." + +They picked the strawberry and ran to the tap. They washed it and broke it in half. They each took a bite. It was sweet and juicy. They were happy. They liked the strawberry with the shiny drop of water. +Ben and Lily like to play in the yard. They have a big pile of leaves that they jump in and throw at each other. They laugh and have fun. + +But Mom says they have to help clean up the leaves. She gives them a rake and a bag. Ben and Lily do not want to rake the leaves. They want to play more. + +Mom says, "If you rake the leaves, you can have a cookie." Ben and Lily like cookies. They nod and say, "OK, Mom." They take the rake and start to rake the leaves. + +The rake is big and heavy. Ben and Lily are little and tired. They rake and rake, but there are still many leaves. They look at the bag. It is not full. + +Ben and Lily have an idea. They rake the leaves into a big pile. Then they jump in the pile and fill the bag with leaves. They do this again and again, until the bag is full and the yard is clean. + +Mom sees them and smiles. She says, "Good job, Ben and Lily. You worked hard and had fun. Here is your cookie." Ben and Lily are happy. They eat their cookie and hug Mom. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you." Mom says, "I love you too." +Sam and Mia like to play with their vehicles. They have cars, trucks, buses and trains. They make noises and move them on the floor. Sometimes they race them or crash them. + +One day, they find a big box in the garage. It has a picture of a vehicle on it. But it is not like any vehicle they have seen before. It has wings and a propeller. It is a plane! + +Sam and Mia are excited. They want to build the plane and fly it. They open the box and see many pieces. They look at the instructions. But they are confused. The words are too hard and the pictures are too small. + +They try to put the pieces together. But they do not fit. They get frustrated and angry. They start to cry and yell. + +Mom hears them and comes to the garage. She sees the mess and the tears. She hugs them and calms them down. She explains that the plane is for older kids. It is too hard for them to finish. + +She helps them put the pieces back in the box. She says they can exchange it for another vehicle. One that is easier and more fun for them. + +Sam and Mia smile and nod. They wipe their eyes and hold Mom's hand. They go to the store and choose a new vehicle. A big, red fire truck. They are happy and can't wait to play with it. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to play outside. They liked to run, jump, slide and swing in the park. One day, they saw a big puddle of rain on the grass. They wanted to splash in it and have fun. + +But their mom said, "No, you can't play in the rain. You will get wet and cold and sick. Come inside and have a snack." + +Lily and Ben were sad. They did not want to go inside. They wanted to play in the rain. They thought their mom was mean. + +They waited until their mom was busy in the kitchen. Then they sneaked out of the door and ran to the puddle. They laughed and splashed and kicked the water. They did not care about getting wet and cold and sick. + +But then they saw something in the puddle. It was a tiny kitten. It was wet and cold and scared. It was shivering and meowing. It looked very sad. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for the kitten. They stopped splashing and ran to the kitten. They knelt down and picked it up. They wrapped it in their jackets and hugged it. It was soft and warm and adorable. It purred and licked their faces. It looked very happy. + +Lily and Ben realized that they had been selfish and naughty. They had not listened to their mom. They had not cared about the rain. They had only cared about themselves. + +They decided to take the kitten inside and show it to their mom. They hoped she would not be angry. They hoped she would let them keep the kitten. They learned that playing in the rain was not as fun as helping a friend. +Tom and Lily liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a mailbox by the road. Sometimes, they got letters from their grandma or their friends. + +One day, Tom had an idea. He wanted to pretend to be a mighty dragon. He put on a green hat with horns and a tail. He said to Lily, "I am a mighty dragon. I can breathe fire and fly. I can take anything I want." + +Lily did not like Tom's idea. She wanted to pretend to be a princess. She put on a pink dress and a crown. She said to Tom, "I am a princess. I live in a castle and have a lot of jewels. You cannot take anything from me." + +Tom and Lily started to argue. Tom said, "I want your jewels. They are shiny and pretty. Give them to me or I will breathe fire on you." Lily said, "No, they are mine. You cannot have them. Go away or I will call the knights to chase you." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He ran to the mailbox and opened it. He saw a letter from their grandma. He said, "Ha! I found a treasure. I will take it to my cave." He grabbed the letter and ran away. + +Lily was very angry. She said, "That is not a treasure. That is a letter. It is for us. You cannot take it. It is not nice. Give it back." She ran after Tom and tried to get the letter. + +Tom and Lily ran and ran. They did not see their mom coming home from work. She saw them and said, "What are you doing? Why are you running with a letter? Why are you wearing those clothes?" + +Tom and Lily stopped and looked at their mom. They felt ashamed. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We were playing pretend. Tom was a mighty dragon and I was a princess. He took the letter from the mailbox and I wanted it back." + +Their mom said, "I see. Playing pretend is fun, but you have to be careful. You cannot take things that are not yours. You have to ask first. You also have to be gentle and kind to each other. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said, "Yes, mom. We understand. We are sorry. Can we still play pretend?" + +Their mom smiled. She said, "Yes, you can still play pretend. But you have to follow the rules. And you have to share the letter. It is from grandma. She loves you both very much. Do you want to read it with me?" + +Tom and Lily said, "Yes, mom. We want to read it with you. We love grandma too." They hugged their mom and went inside. They took off their hats and tails and dresses and crowns. They sat on the couch and opened the letter. They read it together and smiled. They learned a lesson. They decided to be nice to each other and to the mailbox. +Lily liked to play with her toy cricket. It was green and soft and made a funny noise when she squeezed it. She named it Hoppy and took it everywhere with her. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and Hoppy. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She put Hoppy in her pocket and climbed up the ladder. She was very excited and happy. + +But when she reached the top, she saw a mean boy waiting for her. He had a big smile and a bad look in his eyes. He grabbed Hoppy from her pocket and threw him down the slide. Lily was very sad and angry. She shouted at the boy and tried to get Hoppy back. + +The boy laughed and ran away with Hoppy. Lily ran after him, but he was too fast. She saw him go to a big tree and hide behind it. She followed him and peeked around the corner. + +She saw the boy holding Hoppy by one leg and pulling it hard. Hoppy was suffering and making a loud noise. Lily felt sorry for Hoppy and scared of the boy. She wanted to help Hoppy, but she did not know what to do. + +Then she heard a voice behind her. It was her mom. She had seen what happened and came to help. She was very mild and calm, but also firm and strong. She walked up to the boy and took Hoppy from his hand. She gave Hoppy back to Lily and hugged her. She told the boy that he was very naughty and that he should not hurt animals or toys. She told him to say sorry to Lily and Hoppy and to go away. + +The boy looked ashamed and scared. He said sorry in a low voice and ran away. Lily was very happy and relieved. She thanked her mom and cuddled Hoppy. She checked if Hoppy was okay and kissed him. She told him that she loved him and that he was her best friend. Hoppy made a soft noise and smiled. Lily smiled too. She and Hoppy went back to the slide and had fun. They did not see the mean boy again. +Ben and Lily liked to ride their bikes in the park. They had a game where they would search for hidden things, like flowers, bugs, or rocks. They would take turns to hide something and then give clues to the other one. + +One day, Ben had a big idea. He saw a tunnel under a bridge that crossed the river. He thought it would be a good place to hide something. He told Lily to wait for him while he rode his bike to the tunnel. He said he would be back soon with a clue. + +Lily waited and waited, but Ben did not come back. She started to worry. She decided to ride her bike to the tunnel and look for him. She hoped he was okay. + +She got to the tunnel and saw Ben's bike on the ground. She called his name, but there was no answer. She went inside the tunnel, but it was very dark and scary. She could hear water dripping and rats squeaking. She wished she had a light. + +She walked deeper into the tunnel, hoping to find Ben. But instead, she found a big hole in the floor. She did not see it in time and fell in. She screamed, but no one heard her. She landed in the cold water and got swept away by the current. She tried to swim, but it was too fast and strong. She could not breathe. She was very scared and sad. + +Ben had hidden a toy car in the tunnel. He thought it would be a fun surprise for Lily. He did not know about the hole in the floor. He had gone back to the park to get Lily, but he could not find her. He thought she had gone home. He was very confused and sad. He never saw Lily again. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They have many toys, but they like their cars and dolls the best. Lily has a pink car and a blue doll. Ben has a yellow car and a green doll. + +"Let's play a game," Lily says. "We can pretend our cars and dolls are going on a trip. We can include our teddy bears too. They can be our friends." + +"OK," Ben says. "Where are we going?" + +"We are going to the park," Lily says. "We can have a picnic and play on the swings. Come on, let's pack our bags." + +Lily and Ben put some snacks and drinks in their backpacks. They also take their blankets and hats. They put their cars, dolls and teddy bears in a big basket. They are ready to go. + +They walk to the door and put on their shoes and coats. They are very alert. They look both ways before they cross the street. They hold hands and follow the sidewalk. They see many things on the way. They see a dog, a bird, a flower and a bus. + +"Look, there is the park," Ben says. "I see the swings and the slide. Hurry, let's go." + +They run to the park and find a nice spot under a tree. They spread their blankets and put their basket down. They take out their cars, dolls and teddy bears. They make them talk and play. They have a lot of fun. + +"Are you hungry?" Lily asks. "We can have our picnic now. We have sandwiches and cookies and juice." + +"Yes, I am hungry," Ben says. "Let's eat. We can share our food." + +They sit on their blankets and eat their picnic. They rub their tummies and smile. They are happy. They love their toys and each other. They are good friends. +Sara liked to play in the attic. It was a big and dusty place with many old things. She found a box with a doll inside. The doll had a pretty dress and long hair, but it was dirty and broken. Sara wanted to make the doll happy again. + +She took the doll to her room and asked her mom for help. Her mom said they could restore the doll together. They washed the doll and fixed her dress and hair. They gave her a new ribbon and a smile. Sara was very proud of her work. + +The next day, Sara heard a noise in the attic. It sounded like someone was playing with the old things. She ran upstairs to see who it was. She was surprised to find the doll sitting on a chair. The doll had a friend, a teddy bear, and they were having a tea party. The doll saw Sara and waved at her. + +"Hello, Sara," the doll said. "Thank you for restoring me. You are very kind. Do you want to join us?" + +Sara was scared and happy at the same time. She wondered how the doll could talk and move. She decided to be brave and friendly. She nodded and sat down next to the doll. + +"Hello, doll," Sara said. "You are very welcome. You are very pretty. What is your name?" + +The doll smiled and said, "My name is Anna. And this is Teddy. We are very glad to meet you. You are our new friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little brown dog named Max. Max loved to play with his ball. One day, Max's ball broke. Max was sad. + +Max's friend, a big brown bear named Ben, saw Max's sad face. Ben said, "Max, don't be sad. I can help you restore your ball." Max smiled and said, "Thank you, Ben. But we need to wait for the glue to dry." + +After a short wait, Max and Ben saw the ball was fixed. Max was very happy. He said, "Thank you, Ben, for fixing my ball!" Max and Ben played with the ball all day long. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very proud of her big, red ball. She loved to play with it every day. One day, Lily and her family went on a vacation to the beach. Lily was so excited to take her ball with her. + +At the beach, Lily started to play with her ball near the water. She would throw it up in the air and watch it turn and spin. She was having so much fun. But then, a big wave came and took her ball away. Lily was very sad. + +Her dad saw how sad Lily was and had an idea. He went to the store and bought a new ball for Lily. When he gave it to her, Lily was so happy. She hugged her dad and said thank you. They played with the new ball together, and Lily was proud once again. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a small bunny named Bobo. Bobo had a long, fluffy tail. He had many friends, but his best friend was a bird named Titi. They liked to play together all day long. + +One day, Titi told Bobo that a new season was coming. The leaves would fall, and it would get cold. Titi had a plan. She wanted to offer her warm nest to Bobo so he would not be cold during the long season. Bobo was very happy and said yes. + +As the days passed, the leaves fell, and it got colder. Bobo remembered what Titi had said, and he went to her nest. Titi welcomed him, and they both stayed warm and cozy in the nest during the long, cold season. Bobo was so glad that Titi had offered her nest, and they were the best of friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a big bird with a hurt wing. The bird could not fly. It was sad. The bird lived in a calm forest with many friends. One day, a mean fox came to the forest. The fox wanted to play a trick on the bird. + +The fox told the bird, "If you punish the ants, I will make your wing better." The bird thought about it. It did not want to be mean to the ants. But the bird wanted to fly again. So, the bird punished the ants by stepping on their home. + +The bird went back to the fox. The fox laughed and said, "I tricked you! I cannot make your wing better." The bird was very sad. It knew it was wrong to punish the ants. The bird said sorry to the ants. The ants were kind. They helped the bird. They found a wise owl who knew how to fix the bird's wing. The bird could fly again. The bird learned to be nice and not to trust mean foxes. +One day, a little bird was flying in the sky. The bird was troubled because it could not find a twig to build its nest. It looked everywhere, but all the twigs were too big or too small. The bird started to cry because it was very sad. + +The bird saw a kind squirrel on the ground. The squirrel heard the bird cry and asked, "Why are you crying, little bird?" The bird told the squirrel about its trouble finding the perfect twig for its nest. + +The squirrel wanted to help the bird. Together, they looked for a twig. They found one that was just right. The bird was happy and stopped crying. The bird and the squirrel became good friends, and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat and a small mouse. They lived in a house. The cat was not careful. One day, the cat wanted to play but the mouse was not there. The cat looked for the mouse on the left and on the right, but the mouse was gone. + +The cat was sad and wanted to find the mouse. The cat saw a big cake in the kitchen. The cat jumped on the cake and started to eat it. The cat was not careful, and he destroyed the cake. The cake was all gone. + +The mouse came back and saw the destroyed cake. The mouse said, "You should be more careful, big cat. If you are careful, we can share the cake next time." The cat learned to be careful and not destroy things. From that day on, the cat and the mouse shared everything and were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big mountain. On the mountain, there was a little house. In the house, there lived a kind bunny named Ben. Ben was a careful bunny who liked to play with his friends. + +One day, Ben went outside to play with his friends. They were having so much fun. They ran, jumped, and laughed together. But then, Ben started to sneeze. He sneezed once, twice, and then three times. His friends asked, "Are you okay, Ben?" + +Ben said, "Yes, I am okay. I just need to be more careful when I play near the flowers. They make me sneeze!" So, Ben and his friends moved away from the flowers and played on the other side of the mountain. They played all day long and had lots of fun. And Ben did not sneeze anymore. +Once upon a time, a little red car named Zoom loved to travel. Zoom had a tight door that kept him safe and sound. He had a best friend named Pill, who was a small, round toy. + +One day, Zoom and Pill were playing near a big hill. Zoom said, "I want to travel up the hill!" Pill agreed, and they started to climb. The hill was very steep, and Zoom's tight door started to open a little bit. + +Zoom didn't notice his door opening, and Pill didn't say anything. They kept going up the hill, having lots of fun. But when they reached the top, Pill fell out of the open door! Zoom was very sad and worried about his friend. + +Zoom quickly traveled back down the hill to find Pill. He saw Pill lying on the ground, not moving. Zoom was scared, but then Pill started to laugh. "I'm okay!" said Pill. Zoom was so happy that his friend was safe. + +From that day on, Zoom always made sure his tight door was closed before he traveled anywhere. And Pill learned to speak up if he saw something wrong. They continued to have many fun adventures together, always remembering the day on the hill. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to a big store with her mom. The store had lots of different things to see and touch. Sue saw many chairs, tables, and beds. She knew that these things were called furniture. + +Sue walked up to a big chair and sat down. She liked how soft it was. Her mom asked, "Do you like this chair?" Sue nodded her head to say yes. She wanted to see more furniture. + +They looked at a lot of different furniture. Sue tried sitting on many chairs and beds. Her mom nodded when she found one she liked too. At the end of the day, they picked a chair and a bed to take home. Sue was very happy with her new furniture. +Once upon a time, there was a large bird named Ben. Ben liked to fly and sing. One day, Ben met a small cat named Lily. Lily was walking near a rail. + +"Hi, Lily!" Ben said. "Why are you near the rail?" + +Lily looked up and said, "I want to cross, but I am scared." + +Ben thought for a moment. "I can help you cross," he mentioned. "I can fly and see if it is safe." + +Lily smiled. "Thank you, Ben!" + +Ben flew up and looked around. He saw that it was safe to cross. "Come on, Lily! It is safe now!" he called. + +Lily walked across the rail with Ben flying beside her. They crossed safely and became good friends. They played and had fun together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy was eager to give her mom a card she made. The card had a big heart on it. She wanted to make her mom happy. + +Lucy went outside to play. She saw her friend, Tom. Tom asked, "What is that card for?" Lucy said, "It is for my mom. I want to make her smile." Tom thought it was a good idea. They played together until it was time to go home. + +When Lucy got home, she heard the phone ring. Her mom answered it and smiled. Lucy gave her mom the card. Her mom hugged her and said, "Thank you, Lucy. I love it!" Lucy was happy that her mom liked the card. They had a great day together. +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They saw a big tree and decided to sit under it. Lily's mom took out a spicy sandwich from the basket for their picnic. Lily took a bite and said, "Yum, I like spicy food!" + +After eating, Lily felt sleepy and wanted to take a nap. Her mom said, "Okay, let's take a nap under this big tree." They both lay down and closed their eyes. While they were napping, a little bird came and started to sing a beautiful song. + +Lily's mom woke up and said, "I want to record this bird's song. It's so nice!" She took out her phone and pressed the record button. The bird continued to sing, and Lily's mom recorded the whole song. When the bird finished, Lily woke up and said, "That was a nice nap, and I love the bird's song!" They both smiled and enjoyed the rest of their day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard with her dog, Max. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. + +One sunny day, Lily and Max found a treasure map under a big rock. The map showed them where to find a special treasure. They dug and dug in the dirt until they found a small, shiny box. Inside the box, there was a dead flower. Lily knew that even though the flower was dead, it was still special. + +Lily took the dead flower and gave it a gentle kiss. Suddenly, the flower came back to life and turned into a beautiful butterfly. The butterfly flew away, leaving a trail of sparkles behind. Lily and Max knew they had found a magical treasure. They played and laughed together, happy with their special find. +Once upon a time, there was a big red car. The car loved to go on trips with its family. The family was very comfortable when they sat in the car. They liked to go to the park, the store, and grandma's house. + +One day, the car needed fuel. The car could not go without fuel. So, the dad had to bring the car to the fuel place. The car was happy because it could go again. + +After dad brought the fuel, the car was ready to go. The family got in the car and went to the park. They played all day and had so much fun. The car was happy to bring the family to the park. They all had a great day. +One day, a little girl named Mia found a pink toy car in her room. It was her favorite toy. She wanted to play with it, but the car would not move. Mia was sad. + +Mia's mom saw her and asked, "Why are you sad, Mia?" Mia said, "My pink car won't go." Her mom looked at the car and said, "It needs a new battery. Let's go find one." + +They looked all around the house for a battery. They found one in a drawer. Mia's mom put the new battery in the pink car. The car started to move. Mia was so happy. + +But then, Mia's brother Tom saw the pink car and wanted to play with it too. Mia did not want to share. They both started to cry. Their mom heard them and came to help. + +Mom said, "Mia, can you share your pink car with Tom?" Mia thought for a moment and said, "Yes, we can take turns." Tom was happy, and they played together with the pink car. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. They would run, jump, and laugh all day. + +One day, Lily found a glove on the ground. It was old and had a big hole in it. Lily wanted to fix the glove, so she could use it to play catch with her friends. + +Lily asked her mom for help. Together, they sewed the hole and made the glove like new. Now, Lily could play catch with her friends and be even more cheerful. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very impatient. He always wanted to be the first in everything. One day, Tim saw a big clock on the wall. He asked his mom, "What is that?" His mom said, "That is a clock. It tells us the time." + +Tim looked at the clock and saw two hands. One was short and the other was long. He asked his mom, "What are the hands for?" His mom said, "The short one is for hours and the long one is for minutes." Tim was very curious. He wanted to know more about the clock. + +His mom pointed at the long hand and said, "When the long hand moves, it shows us the minutes." Tim wanted to see the minute hand move, but it was too slow for him. He became impatient and walked away. But now, Tim knew more about the clock and how it worked. He learned that being patient can help him learn new things. +One day, a little bird wanted to soar high in the sky. The bird lived near a beach with soft sand and big waves. The bird loved to fly and play with its friends. + +The little bird tried to soar, but it was not easy. Its wings were too small. The bird's friends said, "Keep trying! You can do it!" So, the bird tried again and again. It wanted to fly high like its friends. + +One sunny day, the bird felt strong. It jumped from the beach and began to soar! It was so happy and proud. The bird's friends cheered as it soared high above the beach. The little bird knew that with practice and help from its friends, anything was possible. +Once upon a time, there was a funny little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his friends in the wide park. They would run, jump, and pull on their toys together. Spot was very happy when he played with his friends. + +One day, Spot saw a new dog at the park. The new dog looked sad and lonely. Spot thought it would be nice to share his toys with the new dog. He walked over and gave the new dog a toy to pull. The new dog's face lit up with joy. + +Spot and the new dog played together all day. They pulled on the toy and ran around the wide park. The other dogs saw how much fun they were having and joined in. Everyone learned that sharing and being kind makes playing even more fun. And that was the day Spot and his friends learned the moral of sharing and being kind to others. +One day, a big dog found a trumpet. The dog was very happy. He wanted to play the trumpet to make fun sounds. But the dog was too big to play it. He tried and tried, but it did not fit in his mouth. The dog was sad. + +A small cat saw the dog and wanted to help. The cat had an idea. She told the dog to rub the trumpet. The dog did not know if it would work, but he tried. He rubbed the trumpet with his big paw. + +As the dog rubbed the trumpet, it began to make sounds. The dog and the cat were very happy. They danced and played together. The dog learned that even if something does not fit, he can still find a way to have fun. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary town, there lived a musician. He loved to play music for all the people. He played the guitar, the drums, and the piano. Everyone in the town loved to listen to him play. + +One day, the musician saw a big tree. He thought, "I can cut a piece of wood from the tree and make a new guitar." So, he took a saw and cut a piece of wood. He worked hard to make a beautiful guitar. + +The musician played his new guitar in the park. A little girl came up to him and said, "I like your music! Can you teach me how to play?" The musician smiled and said, "Of course! I would love to teach you." And so, they played music together, and everyone in the town was happy. +Once upon a time, there was an ugly bug named Bob. Bob was sad because he was not pretty like the other bugs. One day, Bob met a nice bird named Lily. Lily saw that Bob was sad and wanted to help him. + +Lily said to Bob, "Why are you sad, Bob?" Bob said, "I am sad because I am ugly and not pretty like the other bugs." Lily thought for a moment and then she had an idea. "I know what will make you feel better, Bob. I will give you a special gift." + +Lily flew away and came back with a tube. She gave the tube to Bob. Inside the tube, Bob received a beautiful hat with many colors. Bob put the hat on and felt very happy. Now, Bob did not feel ugly anymore. Bob and Lily played together and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a young boy named Tim. Tim had a big sister named Sue. Sue liked to tease Tim. One day, Sue took Tim's toy car and said, "This is mine now!" + +Tim was sad and said, "No, give it back!" Sue laughed and gave the toy car back to Tim. Tim was happy again. + +The next day was Tim's birthday. He got a gift from his mom and dad. It was a big, new toy car! Sue saw the gift and said, "Wow, that's a nice car!" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, and we can play together!" Now, Sue and Tim played with their toy cars and did not tease each other anymore. They were happy and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary town, there was a restaurant. This was not an ordinary restaurant. It was a place where people played a game called "hide". In this restaurant, everyone had fun. + +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the restaurant with her mommy. Lily loved to play hide. When they got there, Lily saw many kids playing hide. She was very happy. + +Lily and her mommy played hide together. They hid behind chairs, under tables, and even in the kitchen. All the people at the restaurant laughed and had fun. At the end of the day, Lily and her mommy went home. They were tired but happy. They could not wait to go back to the ordinary restaurant and play hide again. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to a busy park with her mom. There were many kids playing and having fun. Lily saw a new girl sitting alone on a bench. She wanted to be her friend. + +Lily's mom said, "Go introduce yourself to her!" So Lily walked up to the new girl and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. What's your name?" The new girl smiled and said, "I'm Mia. Nice to meet you, Lily." + +Lily and Mia played together on the swings and slides. Then, they found a big switch on the ground, like a magic button. They looked at each other and decided to press it. When they did, a big fountain of water came up, and they laughed and played in the water. They had a great day and became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a purple cat named Mimi. Mimi lived in a small house with a big clock on the wall. She liked to watch the clock tick and tock all day long. Mimi had a secret: she could talk to the clock, but nobody knew. + +One day, Mimi heard the clock sigh. It was a sad sigh. Mimi asked the clock, "Why are you sad?" The clock said, "I'm sad because I'm always stuck on the wall. I want to see the world outside." Mimi had an idea to make the clock happy. + +Mimi took the clock off the wall and put it by the window. The clock could now see the sun, the trees, and the birds. The clock was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mimi!" From then on, Mimi and the clock were best friends, and they enjoyed looking out the window together every day. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was an enormous tree. A squirrel lived in the tree. The squirrel had a lot of nuts. One day, he wanted to leave his tree to find more nuts. + +As he left, he saw a small bird. The bird looked sad. The squirrel asked, "Why are you sad, little bird?" The bird said, "I am hungry. I can't find any food." + +The squirrel wanted to help the bird. He gave the bird a piece of his nut. The bird was very happy. They became good friends. + +From then on, the squirrel and the bird always shared their food. They played together in the big forest every day. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a lively boy named Tom went to the park. He saw a seat and sat down. He wanted to make a new friend. He saw another boy named Sam. Sam was sad because he had no one to play with. + +Tom got up from his seat and went to Sam. He said, "Hi, I am Tom. Do you want to be my friend?" Sam smiled and said, "Yes, I want to be your friend." + +But then, another boy named Max came. Max wanted the seat. Max said, "That is my seat. I want to sit there." Tom and Sam looked at each other. They did not want to fight with Max. So, they said, "Okay, you can have the seat, but do you want to be our friend too?" Max smiled and said, "Yes, I want to be your friend too." Now, they all played together and had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and have fun. He was very good at a sport called "rub and fetch". Spot would rub his nose on a ball, and then his owner would throw it for him to fetch. + +One day, Spot was feeling a little naughty. He wanted to play his favorite sport, but his owner was busy. Spot decided to rub his nose on his owner's shoe instead of the ball. He thought it would be funny, but his owner did not think so. + +Spot's owner said, "No, Spot, that is naughty! We only play 'rub and fetch' with your ball." Spot felt bad, so he found his ball and gave it to his owner. They played their favorite sport together, and Spot was a good dog once again. +One day, a little boy named Tim found an open box. Inside the box, there was a pencil. The pencil was not like other pencils. It was a magic pencil. Tim did not know it was magic yet. + +Tim took the pencil outside to play. It started to rain. Tim's mom said, "Come inside, Tim, or you'll get wet!" But Tim wanted to draw with the pencil. He drew a big umbrella on the ground. Suddenly, the drawing became real! Tim was now under a big umbrella, and he did not get wet. + +Tim knew the pencil was magic. He ran inside and told his mom, "Mom, look! This pencil is magic! It made a real umbrella!" Tim's mom was amazed. From that day on, Tim and his magic pencil went on many fun adventures together. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to the park with her mom. They wanted to have a fun picnic. They took a big basket with food and a grill to cook. Sue was very excited. + +At the park, Sue's mom set up the grill. She cooked the food slow and steady. Sue couldn't wait to eat. She asked her mom, "Can I eat now?" Her mom replied, "Let's wait for the food to settle, then we can eat." + +While they waited, Sue saw a boy playing alone. She asked her mom if she could play with him. Her mom said yes, so Sue went to the boy and asked, "Do you want to play with me?" The boy smiled and said, "Yes, let's play!" They played together and had lots of fun. + +After a while, the food was ready. Sue and her mom enjoyed their picnic. The boy joined them too. They all shared their food and had a great time. Sue learned that it's good to be patient and wait for things to settle. She also learned that sharing and making new friends can make a day even more fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm. On the farm, there were many animals. One of the animals was a cow named Daisy. Daisy liked to eat hay. + +One day, Daisy saw a big pile of hay. She wanted to eat it, but it was too far away. So, Daisy decided to push the hay closer. She used her strong head to push the hay. + +All the other animals saw Daisy push the hay. They thought it was fun. They wanted to do it too. Soon, all the animals were pushing hay. Daisy was very popular because she showed them a new game. They all played and ate hay together. Everyone was happy on the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a favorite toy, a small, soft bear. She loved to squeeze the bear and hold it tight. One day, Lily was playing in her room and the bear fell on the carpet. The bear looked helpless. + +Lily wanted to help her bear. She picked it up and gave it a big squeeze. The bear felt happy again. Lily and her bear played on the carpet all day long. They had so much fun together. + +At bedtime, Lily and her bear were very tired. They lay down on the soft carpet and closed their eyes. Lily gave her bear one more squeeze and whispered, "Goodnight, bear." They slept happily, knowing they would play together again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant sun shining in the sky. In a big park, there was a lot of mud. A little boy named Tim and a little girl named Sue were playing near the mud. + +Tim said, "Let's measure the mud!" Sue agreed, "Yes, let's do it!" So they used their hands and feet to see how big the mud was. They laughed and had fun while measuring the mud. + +After they finished, Tim and Sue were very happy. They ran back to their mom and dad, who were sitting on a bench. They told them about the brilliant sun and the fun they had measuring the mud. Their mom and dad smiled and hugged them, happy to see them having fun. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a big tree with many red apples on it. Tim wanted to pick an apple to eat. But the apple was too high for him to reach. + +Tim saw a flexible branch on the tree. He thought if he could pull the branch down, he could get the apple. So, Tim jumped and grabbed the branch. He pulled it down and picked the apple. + +Just then, a toy car zoomed by. Tim looked at the car and smiled. He had his apple and now he could play with the toy car. Tim had a fun day at the park. +One Sunday, Tom and Sue were feeling lazy. They did not want to do anything. So, they sat under a big tree in the park. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. It was a perfect day to be outside. + +Tom looked up at the tree and saw a red ball stuck in the branches. He said, "Look, Sue! There is a ball up there. Let's get it down!" Sue looked up and saw the ball too. She wanted to play with it. + +Tom tried to climb the tree to get the ball, but he was too small. Then, Sue had an idea. She found a long stick and poked the ball. The ball started to move. Tom and Sue both shouted, "Fall, ball, fall!" The ball fell from the tree, and they caught it. + +Tom and Sue played with the ball all day. They laughed and had fun. When it was time to go home, they were tired but happy. They loved their lazy Sunday in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures with her crayons. One day, her parent gave her a new toy. It was a machine that could print her drawings. + +Lily was very happy. She drew a big, hard, round ball. Then, she put the paper in the machine. The machine made a funny noise. It went "Bzzz!" And then, the hard ball was printed on a new paper. + +Lily showed her parent the printed ball. They were so proud of her. They put the picture on the fridge for everyone to see. Lily felt very happy and loved. She knew she could print many more pictures with her new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toy sack. Lily filled her sack with her toys and carried it everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily was playing near the curtain. She saw a fake bug on the floor. "Oh no!" she said, "There's a bug!" Her mom came to see what was wrong. "Don't worry, Lily," her mom said, "It's just a fake bug. It won't hurt you." + +Lily felt better and went back to playing with her sack of toys. She picked up the fake bug and put it in her sack too. Now, Lily and her toys were all safe and happy behind the curtain. +Once upon a time, there was a thin dog named Spot. Spot lived in a big lab with his friend, a kind man named Tom. They liked to play and have fun together. + +One day, Tom said to Spot, "Let's play a game! If you can find the ball, you will gain a treat." Spot was very happy and wagged his tail. He liked to play games and he liked treats very much. + +Spot looked and looked for the ball. He found it under a chair. He brought it back to Tom. Tom was very happy and said, "Good job, Spot! You found the ball!" Tom gave Spot a treat and they both smiled. They had a fun day in the lab. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot liked to spin around in the sun. He would spin and spin until he got tired. It was fun for Spot. + +One day, it was very hot outside. Spot still wanted to spin, but he got too hot. He needed help to feel better. Spot's friend, a nice boy named Tim, knew what to do. + +Tim took Spot to a kind person called a veterinarian. The veterinarian gave Spot water to drink and helped him feel better. Spot learned to spin only when it was not too hot outside. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim and his friend Sue went to the park. They saw a big tree with nice, red apples on it. They both wanted to pick the apples, but they were too high up. + +Tim frowned and said, "I can't reach the apples. Can you help me, Sue?" Sue tried to help Tim, but she couldn't reach the apples either. They both felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, a tall man walked by and saw the two friends. He asked, "What's the truth? Why are you both so sad?" Tim and Sue told the tall man about the nice apples they wanted but couldn't reach. The tall man smiled and picked some apples for them. Tim and Sue were very happy, and they all shared the nice apples together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a big dream. She wanted to make a big cake. Sue loved cake very much. She wanted to share her cake with her friends. + +One day, Sue asked her mom to help her make the cake. They mixed all the things they needed. They put the cake in the hot oven. Sue and her mom waited for the cake to cook. Sue was so happy. + +When the cake was ready, Sue took it out of the hot oven. She put the cake on a big plate. Sue's friends came to her house. They all ate the cake together. Sue's dream came true. They all had fun and enjoyed the cake. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy lady who loved to make cakes. One day, she decided to make a big cake for her friend's birthday. She got all the things she needed: flour, sugar, and eggs. + +As she was mixing the cake, her little dog, Spot, came into the room. He saw the cake and wanted a taste. The lady said, "No, Spot! This cake is not for you. It is for my friend's birthday. You must wait until it's complete." + +When the cake was complete, it looked and smelled so good. The lady was very happy with her cake. She put it in a pretty box and went to her friend's house. Spot followed her, hoping to get a taste of the cake. + +At the friend's house, they sang "Happy Birthday" and the friend cut the cake. Everyone got a piece, and they all said it was the best cake they ever had. The wealthy lady smiled and gave Spot a small piece of cake too. Spot was very happy and wagged his tail. They all enjoyed the cake and had a great time at the party. +Once upon a time, there was a soft, little cat named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to play with her friends and eat yummy food. One day, Fluffy met a new friend named Buddy. Buddy was a big, happy dog. + +Buddy and Fluffy liked to talk to each other. They had their own special language. They would meow and bark to say hello and share their toys. Sometimes, they would even sing songs together. + +One day, Buddy was sad because he lost his favorite toy. Fluffy wanted to comfort Buddy. She gave Buddy a big, soft hug and said, "Don't worry, we will find your toy." They looked everywhere and found the toy under a big tree. Buddy was so happy, and they played all day. +Once upon a time, in a big zoo, there was a famous gorilla named Bobo. Bobo was very big and strong. Everyone liked to visit him and watch him play. + +One day, Bobo saw a little bird with a hurt wing. The bird could not fly. Bobo wanted to help the bird, so he decided to raise it. He gave the bird food and a warm place to sleep. + +As time went by, the little bird got better. It became friends with Bobo, and they played together every day. People came to the zoo to see the famous gorilla and his little bird friend. They were very happy, and they lived together for a long time. +Once upon a time, in a big garden, there was a heavy rock. Under the rock, there was a small root. The root wanted to grow big and strong, but the heavy rock was in the way. The root felt very sad. + +One day, a kind bird saw the sad root. The bird asked, "Why are you so sad, little root?" The root said, "I want to grow big and strong, but this heavy rock is in my way." The bird wanted to help the root. + +The bird thought of a plan. It flew to the river and filled its beak with water. The bird flew back to the heavy rock and sprayed the water on it. The bird did this many times. Slowly, the heavy rock became smaller and smaller. The root was very happy and said, "Thank you, kind bird!" The root could now grow big and strong. +Once upon a time, there was a big gray dog named Buddy. Buddy liked to help his friend, Tom, with his work. Tom was a farmer and had many animals on his farm. + +One day, Tom asked Buddy to show him where the lost baby chicks were. Buddy was very happy to help. He sniffed and sniffed, then ran to a big tree. He wagged his tail and barked to show Tom the baby chicks were under the tree. + +Tom was very happy and thanked Buddy for his help. He gave Buddy a big hug and a treat. Buddy felt proud of his work and wagged his tail. From that day on, Buddy always helped Tom with his work on the farm. +One day, a little fox named Foxy was walking in the woods. He saw a big, sharp rock. He wanted to play with it, but his friend Bunny said, "No, Foxy! That rock is too sharp. It can hurt you." + +Foxy didn't listen and went to the sharp rock. He touched it and it hurt his paw. Foxy felt miserable. He cried and Bunny came to help him. They went to a safe place to rest. + +Bunny said, "Foxy, you should listen to your friends. They want to keep you safe." Foxy learned his lesson. He said, "Thank you, Bunny. I will listen to my friends from now on." And from that day, Foxy always listened to his friends and stayed away from sharp things. The moral value of the story is to listen to your friends because they care about you and want to keep you safe. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny spider. The spider lived in a tidy room. The room was in a big house. The spider liked the tidy room. It was a happy spider. + +One day, a boy came into the room. The boy saw the spider. The boy did not like spiders. The boy started to shout. The spider was scared. The spider wanted the boy to stop shouting. + +The spider tried to hide. It went to a dark corner. The boy saw the spider run. The boy did not want the spider in the room. The boy got a shoe. The boy hit the spider with the shoe. The spider was not happy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a pirate who lived near the sea. He had a big boat and liked to find treasure. The pirate was very competitive and always wanted to be the best at everything. + +One day, the pirate met another pirate who also liked to find treasure. They both wanted to find the biggest treasure ever. They did not agree on who would find it first. They disagreed and decided to have a race to see who could find the treasure first. + +They both got on their boats and started to look for the treasure. They looked under the sea, on islands, and even in caves. Finally, they both found a big treasure chest at the same time. They were both very happy and decided to share the treasure. They learned that it is more fun to work together than to disagree and be competitive. +Once there was a boy called Paul. Paul loved playing in his bedroom. It was a normal bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe and a toy box. Paul was so happy in his bedroom and never wanted to leave. + +One night, Paul was playing and noticed a strange noise. It came from outside his bedroom. He peered through the curtains and saw a big, scary monster! +The monster roared, "I want to come in!" +Paul was scared so he shouted, "No! Go away!" + +The monster was very angry and started to bang on the door. Paul was so scared! He didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Paul saw a friendly face outside. It was his grandad. His grandad stepped in front of the door and said,"I won't let the monster in, Paul." Paul felt safe knowing that his grandad was there to protect him. + +Paul smiled and said, "Thank you, Grandad." + +Grandad smiled back and said, "It's my job to keep you safe. That's what grandpas do." + +Paul was so relieved and together they made the bedroom feel normal and safe again. +Once there was a little girl named Sam. She liked to play with her toys and explore the world around her. + +One day Sam went to the park and discovered a big tree with lots of branches for her to climb. She went up higher and higher until she reached the top. Sam was so excited when she looked down and could see everything. + +Suddenly, Sam started to feel a bit scared. She sighed and looked around for help. Then, she spotted a soft, white cloud hovering above her. She smiled and opened her mouth to ask the cloud for help, but nothing came out. + +The cloud understood and gave her a soft hug. Sam felt calmer and the cloud slowly flew away. She watched until it disappeared and then climbed down the tree safely. Sam laughed as she ran back home, feeling happy and brave. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Anna. Anna lived with her Mommy and Daddy. One day Mommy took Anna to the beach. As Anna splashed around in the water, she noticed something clear and sparkly. She picked it up and asked, "Mommy, what is this?" Mommy smiled and said, "That's salt. It comes from the sea." Anna had never seen anything so pretty! She thanked Mommy and held the sparkly salt in her hands as she looked out at the ocean. Anna thought it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. Anna and Mommy stayed at the beach playing in the water until it was time to go home. Anna put the salt in her pocket and looked forward to showing Daddy later. She was so happy she had such a pretty thing to remember her day at the beach. +One day, Little Jake wanted to draw something special. He took some colorful markers, and he scattered them across the table. Then he got to work. He drew a big circle, and then a few more shapes. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't make them look the way he wanted. + +He suddenly heard a loud voice. "What are you doing there, Little Jake?" it said. He looked up and saw his grandfather. + +"I'm trying to make a picture," he said. + +Grandfather smiled. "You have to be persistent Little Jake," he said. "Come, let me show you how it's done." + +Grandfather carefully drew a mark on the paper, and then he added a few more. Little Jake watched in amazement as the picture magically appeared. + +Finally, the picture was complete. Little Jake smiled with pride. He was proud of his work, and he was more determined than ever to make beautiful pictures. He had learned a valuable lesson: no matter how hard it gets, if you are persistent, you can make even the most difficult things possible. +Once upon a time there was a curious kitten. Her name was Zoom. One day she saw a big, red tomato. She zoomed over to it and smelled it. Zoom was very curious. What was this strange round thing? She reached out and touched it with her paw. It felt squishy! Suddenly, she couldn't resist it anymore. She put it in her mouth and bit down. But when she tasted it, she made the funniest face. It was the tartest thing she had ever eaten! Zoom decided she liked the tomato, she just had to be careful not to eat too many of them! +Charlie was a little bear who loved exploring. He was walking around his house and came across a door with a knob. He wanted to find out what was behind the door and thought that if he rubbed the knob, it might open. He reached up and gave the knob a rub. + +But the knob was tight and wouldn't move. Charlie got angry and started yanking and pulling at the knob with all his might. He wanted to open the door so badly! + +Suddenly, the knob gave away and the door creaked open. Charlie's mom was standing behind the door. She had been watching him and had tightened the knob so he couldn't open the door. + +"I wanted to see what was behind the door!" said Charlie. + +His mom smiled and said, "I wanted to teach you to never give up on something you want to do. No matter how tight the knob is, if you work hard, you can accomplish anything!" +Once there was a small dog called Fluffy. Fluffy went for a long walk and he stepped into a field. In the field he saw a diamond twinkling in the sun! He picked it up with his mouth and was so excited to have found such a rare treasure. + +Fluffy then decided that he should take the diamond to show his friends. He ran quickly and saw his friends playing together. When he tried to show the diamond to them they started to laugh. "Ha ha Fluffy, you are so silly," they said. + +Fluffy felt embarrassed. Embarrassed because he had thought the diamond was something special but his friends were not impressed. + +Fluffy realised that it was important to not be embarrassed by what other people think. What matters is what you think and what you believe. Being embarrassed by others opinion only makes us feel bad. + +The moral of this story is to be proud of yourself and what you believe; don't be embarrassed by others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She was always very curious about things and wanted to explore the world. + +One day she saw a big red bell hanging from a tree. She walked up to the bell and pulled it carefully. + +The bell started ringing and the sound was beautiful. Sarah was so happy and couldn't stop smiling. + +Suddenly, a funny old man appeared from behind some bushes. He had a big smile on his face and asked Sarah, "What did you do with the bell, little one?" + +Sarah replied, "I pulled it, it's so normal." + +The old man laughed and said, "You sure did! Now let's watch the beautiful music that the bell makes." + +The old man and Sarah spent the rest of the day listening to the bell's lovely sound. Sarah was so happy that she had pulled the bell, so she could make happy music with the old man. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. Jack was three years old. One day, Jack went to the park with his mom. In the park he saw a row of ducks by the pond. Jack thought the ducks were funny and wanted to introduce himself. He walked up to the ducks and started talking. + +"Hi Ducks! My name is Jack. It's nice to meet you!" he said. + +The ducks quacked back to him in reply. They all looked up at Jack with expectant eyes. + +Jack smiled. "Do you want to play?" he asked. + +The ducks quacked even louder and began to move around in excitement. + +Jack and the ducks played together for a long time. Jack was having so much fun! He introduced the ducks to all kinds of games and tricks. They spent the whole day splashing around and laughing. + +When it was time to go home, Jack said goodbye to the ducks. He promised to come back soon and play again. The ducks waved their wings at him as he walked away. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He liked to play with sticks. One day, he found a really special stick. It was big and strong and he wanted to keep it for ever. + +He decided to wash it. He took it to the river. He splashed the stick in the water and scrubbed it clean. But oh no! When he took it out of the water, it had a sour smell. The boy was so sad. + +He tried to wash it again and again and again. But no matter how much he washed it, the sour smell stayed. It was so disappointing. + +Finally, he decided to keep it anyway. He couldn't make the stick smell nice, but he still loved playing with it. He carried his stick with him to the park and had lots of fun. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Pip. Pip was very hungry, so he decided to go on a journey to find food. He hopped along until he came to a big, tall mountain. He wanted to get to the top to see if he could find some food. + +Pip kept hopping up the mountain, but the path was getting very steep. He was about to give up when he heard a voice coming from the sky. The voice said, “If you want to get there, you must keep going and don’t give up!†+ +Pip was determined to get to the top, so he kept going. After what seemed like forever, he finally arrived at the top. He was very happy to find a big pile of carrots waiting for him! + +Pip quickly ate all of the carrots. Then he realized that if he had given up on his journey, he would never have arrived at the top of the mountain and found the food he was so hungry for! + +The moral of the story is: never give up, even if it seems like you won't ever reach your goal. If you keep going, you may arrive at just the right place! +One day, Peter was playing in the garden. He saw something special. It was an old pattern. He liked the pattern so he picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +Suddenly his mom came out and asked, "What did you pick up Peter?†+ +Peter nervously replied, "Nothing…†+ +His mom was angry and said, "You must return it to where you found it!†+ +Peter went back outside and returned the old pattern to the ground. He looked around to make sure no one was watching and then he quickly ran away. + +Suddenly he heard a loud noise! He stopped and looked up. He saw a big black cloud in the sky. Thunder and lighting filled the air. The rain was coming! + +Peter started to run but it was too late. He got drenched in the rain. Peter was sad because he got a bad ending for taking the old pattern. +Mama's apron was very lively as she rushed around the kitchen. She was getting ready for Louise's birthday party. Lucy, their three year old daughter, watched curiously as Mama tied string to colourful balloons. + +"What are you doing, Mama?" she asked. + +"I'm tidying up the kitchen for your party. Everyone will be arriving soon," Mama replied. + +Lucy felt excited but she was worried too. She knew that everything had to be well organised before the party started. + +She watched as Mama placed the last balloon on the wall and sighed with relief. Suddenly, the doorbell rang and Lucy's face dropped. + +"Oh no!" she said. + +"Don't worry, Lucy," said Mama with a smile. "I'm sure everything will be just fine." + +They both rushed to the door to open it. When they opened the door, they saw the party guests with big smiles on their faces. Lucy smiled too. She was glad that Mama had rushed. She had made the party lively and special. +John and Jane lived in a beautiful town by the sea. Every day, the two friends would go to the beach and plan their dream yacht. + +"I want ours to be chubby," John said. + +"I want it to have colorful sails," Jane said. + +The two friends discussed every detail about their dream yacht and marveled at the idea of sailing it around the world. + +One day, they finally saved enough money to buy their dream yacht! + +John and Jane were so happy that they hopped on the chubby yacht and sailed away into the setting sun! +Once upon a time, there was a mummy and a daddy who were very eager to build a playhouse for their little girl. They needed lots of supplies to make the playhouse, so they went to the store. + +At the store, the mummy and daddy bought wood and paint, nails and screws. They were especially happy with the packet of nails, because the nails were small and strong. + +When the mummy and daddy got home, they were eager to start working on the playhouse. They quickly started putting up the wood and hammering in the nails. Soon, the playhouse was almost finished. + +The little girl was very happy with her playhouse. She quickly started playing in it, without even waiting for the paint. But it was still strong, because the nails were doing their job. + +The playhouse was a big success. The mummy and daddy were so proud of their work, and the little girl was so pleased with her new playhouse. They all decided to have a picnic right there, in the playhouse. They had a wonderful day, full of joy and love. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. Their names were Anna and Ben. + +“Let’s play hide-and-seek,†said Anna. + +“Okay,†said Ben. + +They both started to run and hide. Anna found a nice, thick tree. She twisted herself around the trunk. Ben tried to find her, but he couldn’t. + +Then, Ben had an idea. He put on his big, thick pants and started to twist and turn in circles. All of a sudden, he found Anna! + +“That was a great idea, Ben!†Anna said. + +Ben smiled. “It’s important to think outside the box,†he said. + +This story teaches us an important lesson. Don’t give up when a problem seems hard, because thinking creatively can help us find solutions. +Once upon a time, there was a child called Max. He was very persistent and wanted to do something fun every day. Max asked his mum and dad, “Can we do a tour?†His mum and dad were happy and said yes. + +Max was so excited, that he ran out of the house and into the garden. “Let’s do a tour around the garden,†said Max. His mum and dad smiled and nodded in agreement. + +They started walking around the garden together. Max stopped to look at the flowers and listen to the birds. After a while, they reached the back of the garden. “Do you want to go any further?†asked his dad. + +Max was very persistent and said, “Yes, let’s keep going.†So they walked around the garden again, until they had come full circle. Max smiled and said, “That was fun. Can we do a tour again tomorrow?†+Once there was a pan that made the most perfect cakes. Everyone in the village loved it. One day, however, the pan was missing! The villagers were so sad. + +The villagers looked high and low all around the village, but the pan was nowhere to be found. Many days went by, and the villagers were getting desperate. + +One day, a little girl noticed something glimmering in the forest. It was the missing pan! The girl ran as fast as she could to show the other villagers. + +The villagers were so excited. Everyone thanked the little girl and celebrated. They decided to use the pan to make the perfect cake to show how much they loved it. + +The villagers eagerly ate the delicious cake. From that day on, the pan was always taken care of with love and respect. Everyone declared that the pan was truly perfect! +Sam was walking through the park. He looked up and saw the large trees. "Wow!" he said, "They look so big!" Suddenly he spotted something even bigger. He saw a camera! He ran over to it. + +"Can I take it?" he asked Mama. Mama smiled and said, "Yes, but be very careful with it, ok?" + +Sam was so happy! He really missed having a camera. He carefully carried it around the park and took pictures. He even let his friends take pictures too. + +Whenever he missed his friends, he would look at the pictures he took with the camera. He smiled, thinking of all the fun he had playing with them. + +Soon the day was over. Sam hugged the camera and thanked Mama. He knew he would miss it, but he was sure he'd be back to take more pictures soon. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She loved to play with her toys in the backyard. She was very thoughtful, always thinking hard and trying to figure out how things worked. + +One day, Jane noticed an old net in the backyard. It was very tattered and worn. She wanted to explore it and see what it could do. She grabbed hold of it and started playing with it, tossing it around in the air. + +But Jane soon realised that the net was very fragile. It did not take long for her to accidentally destroy it. When she saw what she had done, she was very sad. + +But Jane was thoughtful. She reasoned that if she had been careful, she could have kept the net intact and kept playing with it. From then on, every time she played with her toys, she was very careful not to damage them. Jane learned a valuable lesson that day. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl. She was only three years old and loved to explore. One day she saw a lost purse in the park. She decided to find the owner and return the purse. + +The little girl bravely walked around the park, asking everyone if they had lost a purse. Everyone said no, so the little girl went back to the place where she had found the purse. + +Suddenly, she heard a cry. The little girl looked around and saw a woman running towards the purse. The woman was pleased to have found it and thanked the little girl. + +The little girl smiled, excited to have finished her task. The woman thanked the girl again and said, “You are a very brave girl for helping me find my purse. Remember, it’s important to always help others in need!†+ +The little girl smiled proudly, happy to have done a good deed. She understood the message and promised to always be brave and help others. +Once upon a time there was a wise snail, Glitzy. Glitzy wasn't like all the other snails, she was determined to find adventure. + +One day, Glitzy decided to march down to the park. As she marched through the park, she saw a big loop made out of leaves. Glitzy thought this loop looked so inviting that she decided to make it her home. + +But then, two big dogs appeared. Glitzy was so scared, she just froze. + +The first dog said determinedly, "Let's catch that snail! She's too slow to escape". But the second dog was wise and he said "Let her go, she has a home now". + +The first dog heard the wise dog and stopped. Glitzy looked at the second dog gratefully and marched back to her loop. She knew she was always safe in her loop. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Melody. One day, Melody went to the stadium with her mommy and daddy. She was so excited to discover what the stadium held. + +The stadium was huge and had lots of green grass in the middle. Melody explored around and found a mysterious object. It was unknown to her, so she asked her daddy what it was. + +Daddy replied, "That's a spreader, Melody. It spreads green grass so the stadium can have a nice, green field." + +Melody's eyes lit up with amazement. She wanted to try it out, so her daddy let her spread grass around the stadium. + +Soon, the stadium had a beautiful field of green grass. Melody was so proud of what she had accomplished and she hugged her daddy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was an orange fork. It was the only one in the whole world. Everyone wanted to use it and feel special. + +One day, the fork's owner decided to fold it and take it with her. She went out to find some friends, but they all said they had their own forks. + +She was feeling sad when a little girl said, “I don't have a fork. Can I use yours?" + +The fork's owner smiled and said, “Yes, of course you can use my orange fork." + +The little girl was so happy. She said, “Thank you! I will use my orange fork with care." + +And that's how the orange fork found a home. +Once upon a time there was a little bear named Bob who loved nothing more than playing and snuggling with his stuffed animals. One night, Bob went to bed very early and soon drifted off to sleep. Suddenly, he woke up in a strange and dark place. He looked around and realized he was inside a nightmare. He was so scared that he began to cry. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice in the darkness. It was a kind and comforting voice. The voice said, "Don't be afraid, Bob. I'm here with you." + +Bob looked around and saw a friendly owl perched in a nearby tree. The owl said, "I know it's a scary place, but I'm here to help you. I'm very alert and I can help you find a way out." + +Bob felt a bit better. After a few moments, he started to think. He remembered that all of his stuffed animals were back in his bedroom. He thought he could use them as a bridge to take him out of the nightmare. + +The owl smiled and said "Good thinking, Bob! Let's go find those stuffed animals." + +Bob was so happy that he had thought of a way to escape the nightmare. Together, with the help of the owl, Bob found a way back to his bedroom. He was so relieved. + +Bob learned that night, that sometimes when you're faced with a scary situation, it's important +Once upon a time there was a unique train. It was so special that it could soar in the sky! Every morning the train would pick up its passengers and soar high into the sky. Its passengers included little birds that chirped, a lazy cat and even a good little boy. + +Every day the train soared higher and higher and so fast that it could reach the sun in no time at all! The passengers were so amazed that they made sure to take lots of pictures of the train soaring in the sky. They even greeted the sun with "Good Morning!" + +Finally the wonderful train landed back on Earth, but just in time to pick up more passengers! Everybody was so happy, and they thanked the train for the fantastic journey that it had taken them on. + +The unique train continued to soar above the world, always giving its passengers the most enjoyable ride they had ever had. And no matter how old the passengers got, they would still remember the fabulous journey of the special train that could soar. +Once there was a little girl who loved playing with her toys. Every day, she enjoyed making her dolls and animals talk to each other. She liked to tell silly jokes to make them laugh and smile. + +One day, the little girl heard a sad voice coming from outside. She saw a shy little bird perched on the window sill. She smiled and said: "Why are you so sad, little bird?" + +The little bird told the girl that he was lost and couldn't find his way home. He said he was looking for a bottle with his name on it. The little girl said she'd help him find it. + +The girl and the bird looked all over the house for the bottle, but they couldn't find it. The girl was getting discouraged, but the little bird kept encouraging her to keep searching. + +Finally, the girl found the bottle. She gave it to the shy little bird, who smiled with relief. He thanked the girl and flew off safely to find his family. + +The little girl learnt a valuable lesson that day - never give up hope when trying hard to do the right thing. Even if it's hard, the reward is worth it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who had a special journey to take. He said goodbye to his family and started his route. As he walked, he looked down and noticed something old and thick that had been left behind on the ground. The little boy stopped and decided to pick it up. + +He held the object in his hands and when he looked closely, he realised it was a rusty old boot. He decided to polish it and make it look like new. After a few minutes, the boot started to show its beautiful bright colors. + +The little boy smiled, knowing he had done something special. He then heard a voice calling out to him. It was an old wise man who said, "My friend, remember that happiness can be found on our journey and that if we put in effort, no task is too big for us". + +The little boy was so happy to learn that lesson from the wise man. He thanked him and continued his journey, knowing that happiness can be found when we polish the small things in life. +Danny was a little boy who had a big heart and was very compassionate. He was so compassionate in fact that he couldn't help but wander about the world and feel for others. One day, Danny decided to go on an adventure. He put on his shoes, intrigued by the shiny buckle that held them tight. + +On his journey, Danny looked for the kindest people he could find. He wanted to learn from them and help others the way they did. Everywhere he went, people saw the sparkle in his eye and his genuine care for those around him. + +Finally, Danny found someone special. He was an old man, who had been through a lot, but held onto his compassionate spirit. Danny quickly became friends with the man and offered to help him out with a job or two. + +The old man was very thankful and suggested they have a picnic in the park to celebrate. After lunch, he gave Danny a special keepsake - the buckle from his own shoes! The old man explained that he wanted Danny to grow up and be kind and compassionate, just like he was. Danny's eyes widened in wonder as he thanked the old man with a big hug. +Once upon a time there was a bear who was very tired. He awoke one morning and rub his eyes as he yawned. As he looked around, he noticed a pot of hot, steaming rice next to him. + +The bear was hungry, so he carefully reached out with his paw and grabbed a handful of the rice. He quickly shoveled it into his mouth and sighed with satisfaction. + +He was so content that he began to yawn again. Just then, his best friend, a rabbit, hopped up to him and said, "Why don't you take a nap?" + +The bear was exhausted, so he nodded and crawled closer to the pot of rice. He fell asleep with a smile on his face. + +The rabbit then hopped over and carefully spread a blanket over the bear. He then hopped away, leaving the bear snoring peacefully. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and daddy bear. They lived in a happy home with their cub, Fluffy. But one day, Fluffy heard a news that made her scared and sad. She heard a loud noise outside their home and then someone shouted for help. + +Fluffy was scared and started to cry. Daddy bear said, "Oh no! Let's go and rescue whoever it is." So off they went. + +They ran outside and saw a little bird who had her wing caught in a bush. Daddy bear tried to help her, but he could not move the bush. Mommy bear quickly thought of a clever plan - she used a stick to move the bush and soon the bird was free. + +The bird thanked all of them and flew away. + +When they were back home, Mommy and Daddy bear explained what had happened to Fluffy. They said that it was normal to help someone who is in need, and that it is important to show kindness and respect to everybody. Fluffy nodded her head and promised to rescue anyone she could in the future. + +The family ended their day on a happy note, knowing that they had done the right thing. +Once upon a time there was a little duck called Daisy. She was very hungry, so she decided to go and look for some food. + +Suddenly, she heard a beautiful singing voice. As she walked closer, she saw a beautiful bird sitting in a wooden frame. The bird was singing a beautiful song. + +Daisy was amazed. She said to the bird, “Wow! You sing so nicely!†+ +The bird replied, “Thank you! Would you like to join me in singing together?†+ +Daisy smiled, “Yes, I would love to!†+ +So Daisy and the bird sang together for a while. Daisy was so happy that she had forgotten she was hungry. + +Eventually, Daisy said goodbye to the bird and flew away. She knew she didn’t need food, because she had plenty of happiness! +Once upon a time, Mammy and Baby were asleep in their beds. It was a very quiet night. Suddenly, a loud rumbling filled the air. Mammy woke up, startled. + +"What was that?" Mammy asked. + +Baby answered, wide-eyed, "I think there's an earthquake!" + +Mammy jumped out of bed and ran to the window. Peering out, she could see that the street was shaking. + +"We must be very careful," Mammy said. "Let's move to a safe place." + +They quickly put on some healthy clothes and rushed outside. The ground was still shaking, but soon it stopped. + +"See?", Mammy said. "Mother Earth is healthy again. We have been very lucky." + +Baby smiled, relieved. From that day on, they never forgot to be prepared in case of an earthquake. +One day, Daddy and Hannah went to the beach. Hannah was so excited! She loved playing in the sand and jumping through the waves. + +When they got there, Daddy said, "Let's go swimming!" + +Hannah cheered and they both jumped into the water. The water was so cool and it felt great. + +Suddenly, the sun started to go down. Daddy looked up to the sky and said, "It's getting late. We better go." + +But Hannah couldn't move. Her foot was stuck in the sand! She was starting to get sleepy. + +Daddy said, "Let me help you." He grabbed Hannah's foot and gently tried to pull it out. But it broke! Hannah started to cry. + +But Daddy kissed her on the head and said, "Don't worry. Everything is OK." And soon Hannah was feeling better. They went home together, sleepy but happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to go on an adventure. She asked her mom if she could go outside and explore. Her mom said yes, but she had to wear her shoe buckle if she wanted to leave the house. + +The little girl was so excited that she quickly put on her shoes and buckles. She stepped outside and saw how open and bright the world was. She immediately started to explore the outside. + +Then, she saw something she had never seen before. It was a big red door with a gold buckle in the middle. She thought that it must be a very important place. She quickly ran to it and tried to open the door. But it wouldn't open. + +The little girl started to cry and yelled at the door. Then, a big mean monster came out from behind the door. The monster said in a deep loud voice, "No one is allowed to visit here!" The little girl was so scared that she ran away as fast as she could. + +The little girl learned her lesson and never went to visit the door again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Isabelle. She was very excited as she went to the beach with her mum. + +When they arrived, Isabelle's eyes sparkled with delight as she saw the wide, sandy beach. She ran towards the shoreline, eager to explore. + +Mum, look! Isabelle said, pointing to a little shell. + +Isabelle's mum smiled and said. What a lovely shell, my dear. Do you want to keep it? + +Yes please! Isabelle replied. + +Mum pulled out a basket from her bag and asked Isabelle to sort the shells. Isabelle happily grabbed the basket and ran along the shore, looking for more shells to add to her collection. She was having so much fun! + +When she was finished, Isabelle proudly showed her mum her collection of shells. There were big shells and small shells, coloured shells and plain ones. Mum smiled and praised Isabelle for collecting such a wonderful bunch of shells. + +That was a great job, my daughter, she said. Now let's see if we can find some other treasures! + +Isabelle happily ran back to the shore, searching for more shells and fascinating treasures to add to her collection. +One day, in a small house, there was a furry brown bear. The bear wanted to explore the house and went downstairs to the floor. + +The bear looked around and saw an interesting bowl. He wanted to see what was inside, so he reached out with his paw to remove the bowl. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was the homeowner who said, "No, no bear. You cannot remove the bowl". + +The bear felt confused. He thought, why can't I remove the bowl? But he still listened to the homeowner. + +The homeowner explained, "The bowl is very important. It must stay on the floor". The bear understood and respected the homeowner's wishes, so he stopped trying to remove the bowl. + +From then on, the brown bear explored the house without trying to remove anything from the floor. +Once upon a time, a boy named Dan was getting ready. He was going to the beach! He was very excited. + +Dan put on his swimsuit and grabbed his beach balls. As he was walking, he saw something stretch across the sand. + +He ran closer to take a look. It was a big shark! Dan looked very surprised. + +The shark said, "Don't worry, I'm a reliable friend. I just want to join you at the beach!" + +Dan couldn't believe it! He screamed with joy! He grabbed his beach balls and ran back to the shore with his new friend. + +When they got to the beach, Dan and the shark had so much fun. Dan couldn't believe he had made a reliable new friend. He had one of the best days ever! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Mark and Sammy. Mark lived in a cold, icy place and Sammy lived in a warm place. + +One day, Mark had an idea for a fun adventure. He said to Sammy, "Let's go for a ride!" Sammy was very excited and said yes. + +They put on their coats, and hopped on their bikes. They rode quickly and the wind was blowing. The cold, icy air made them shiver. + +They rode until they came to a pond. The water was icy and the surface was very still. They stood for a few moments and watched the motion of the water change in the wind. + +They got back on their bikes and continued. But this time Sammy was leading the way. + +The two friends laughed and talked as they rode. Mark was glad he got to share this fun adventure with his best friend! +Once upon a time there was a boat. It was a very colorful boat and it loved to explore the waters. One day it wanted to explore a different river, but it needed to cross a bridge to get there. The bridge was very high, so the boat asked a friendly bird to help. + +The bird said, "I can try, but I might not be able to prevent the boat from falling off the bridge". The boat thought for a moment and replied, "I understand, but I want to try". + +The bird flew underneath the boat and started to jump up and down. To the bird's surprise, it was able to safely bring the boat across the bridge. + +The moral of the story is that with a little help from friends, anything is possible. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She wanted to fly in her new car, but there was no fuel. She started wondering what to do. + +She talked to her mom. +"Mom, can I fly my car?" she said. +"Yes, of course! But you have to choose the right fuel," answered her mom. + +Sarah thought for a moment and then found the perfect solution - she asked a deaf neighbour for help. She went to the neighbour's house and knocked on the door. + +The neighbour opened the door and Sarah asked for help. The neighbour smiled and gave her the fuel she needed. + +Sarah was so happy that she'd been able to solve her problem. She thanked the neighbour and chose the fuel. She put the fuel in the car and off she went, flying happily in her car. +Once there was a cool grocery. It was full of yummy food. One day a little boy wanted to buy something. His mommy said he had to weigh it first. + +He went over to the scale and put the food on it. He saw it move and it said "3 poundsâ€. He was so excited. He grabbed the food and ran over to Mommy. + +Mommy said, "Good job! Now we can go home and eat itâ€. The little boy and his mommy went home. He said, "Weighing things is so cool!â€. +Once upon a time, there was a very filthy monkey. The monkey was so covered in dirt, it was almost unrecognizable. + +One day, the monkey was walking in the forest when he heard a voice. It was an angel. + +The angel said, "Monkey, I have been sent here to restore you. I can make you clean and bright again." + +The monkey was so excited. He said, "Yes, please restore me!" + +The angel reached out and touched the monkey with her golden wand. Instantly, the monkey was restored to his original condition. He was so happy to be clean again. + +The angel nodded with a satisfied smile and then flew away. The monkey went back to his tree feeling better than ever. +Mama and Papa were looking for metal in the humble fields. Mama said, “We can use this metal to fix Mama's wagon.†Papa nodded in agreement and smiled. + +But when Mama went to take the metal from the ground, she was very surprised. The metal was too hot to touch! Papa said that the metal must have been burning for a long time. + +Mama looked sad because she really wanted to fix the wagon. Then, Papa said encouragingly, “Don't worry. We will just take some metal from somewhere else. It isn't the end of the world.†+ +Mama smiled and Papa said, “Let's go find some more metal. Come on!†So off they went to look for cool metal to use instead. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were very excited about the sunny day. + +Jack looked around for something to do and noticed a patch of celery growing in the garden. He ran over and picked a big stalk and handed it to Jill. + +Jill sniffed the celery and said, "It smells sour!" + +Jack sampled the celery and agreed that it was sour, but he liked it. + +Jill was not so sure, so Jack suggested they try it. They each took a bite and trust me, it was anything but sweet! They both made sour faces and Jill declared, "It's too sour!" + +Jack nodded and smiled, "Let's water the celery every day and watch it grow. I think it will be more sweet if it grows some more." + +Jill smiled and said, "Okay, I'm game for that!" + +Sure enough, over the next week, the celery grew bigger and bigger, and gradually became less sour. By the end of the week, the celery was delicious! + +Jack and Jill celebrated their success with some celery sticks and a heartfelt hug. They had done it! +Once upon a time there was a little bird who loved to fly. He had two wings, but one was a little bigger than the other. The little bird would often complain about how difficult it was to fly with one bigger wing and one smaller one. + +One day, a kindly old owl heard him complaining. The owl said to him that if he ever needed help, to just come and ask. So the little bird decided to ask the owl for help and found out about a special spell that the owl knew. + +The owl cast the spell on the little bird's wings and the little bird was so happy! His wings were the same size now, so he could fly easily. + +The little bird thanked the old owl and flew away in joy. He never had to complain about his wings again! +George was walking in the park with his mom. Suddenly he saw something in the sky that made him stop. He looked up and saw a small, clear airplane flying above them. + +"Mom, look at the plane," George said. + +His mom smiled. "There is a pilot in there with a helmet on," she said. + +George was very intrigued. "Where is the pilot going?" he asked. + +"Maybe he is going on a big adventure!" his mom replied. + +They both watched and waited for the plane. Then, all of a sudden, George heard a loud roar. He looked up and saw the plane was gone. + +"Mommy, what happened?" he asked. + +His mom smiled and said, "The plane’s engine roared and it flew away. Now the pilot is on an adventure!" +Once upon a time, there was a little frog called Fred. He liked to march around the pond and sing happy songs. One day, he noticed a lone leaf floating nearby. + +"Hello, little leaf!" said Fred. "Where are you going?" + +The leaf said nothing, it just kept floating around the pond. Fred thought this was a little strange, so he decided to follow. He marched around the pond until he reached the other side. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice calling from a nearby tree. It was a little bird, looking very lonely. + +"Hello," said Fred. "Why are you all alone?" + +The little bird was sad. "I was playing with my friends, and then I got lost. Now, I can't find my way home," he said in a quiet voice. + +Fred felt sorry for him. "Don't be lonely," he said. "Let's march back together." + +The little bird was so happy and relieved. He followed Fred as they marched around the pond, until they found the little bird's tree. + +The little bird flew away, shouting thank yous as he went. Fred watched, feeling very proud of himself. + +The moral of this story is that you should never be too proud to help somebody in need. It doesn't matter who you are, as long as you can help, it's always worth doing. +Once upon a time, there were two friends: Bob the bear and Sue the sheep. Every day, they played outside together. They both liked being in the sunshine and feeling the breeze in their fur. + +One day, Bob and Sue decided to go for a walk in the woods. As they walked, Bob saw something shiny. It was a luxurious shiny car. He was very excited and wanted to look inside. + +Sue was a bit worried. She was scared that the owners of the car wouldn't like them peeking in their car. But Bob didn't recognize Sue's fear and barged over to the car. + +Suddenly, the door opened and a very rude man stepped out. He asked Bob and Sue why they were snooping around. Bob and Sue were very scared. But then Sue used her courage and defended her friend. She told the man that they were admiring the car but didn't do anything wrong. + +The man softened a bit and said he understood. He explained that it was not nice to snoop around other people's stuff without asking. Bob recognized that it was wrong and he apologized very nicely. The man smiled and waved them away with a smile. + +Bob and Sue were very excited to get away from the rude man. They returned to their playtime happy, without any more problems. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Peter and Pedro. They were playing in the park but Peter got very upset. Peter had not eaten anything all day and he was feeling very hungry. He began to request food from Pedro, but Pedro didn't have any. + +Peter started to get more and more upset. He asked Pedro if he could have some food from his house, so Pedro agreed. He ran home to get some food for Peter. A few minutes later, Pedro returned with a nice big sandwich for Peter. + +When Peter saw the sandwich he was so happy! He thanked Pedro and happily ate the sandwich. Peter was no longer upset and the two friends played in the park for the rest of the afternoon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jeffrey. He wore a special uniform for school every day. One morning, Jeffrey was walking to school when it started to rain. He tried to hurry, but the ground was slippery so he stumbled and fell. + +"Oh no," he said. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was his best friend, Johnny. + +"Hey Jeffrey, why are you all wet?" + +"I was walking to school and I fell in the rain," Jeffrey said. + +"Come on, I'll help you," Johnny said. He grabbed Jeffrey's hand and together they ran all the way to school. As they got closer to the school, the rain stopped and the sun came out. + +"Look at that," Johnny said. "Everything is shining and happy again." + +Jeffrey nodded and smiled at his friend. He was so glad that he had a good friend like Johnny to help him when he stumbled. +One night, Joe was walking home from the store. He saw a big truck driving very fast and he thought it was going too fast. Joe started to shout at the driver of the truck, but they couldn't hear him. + +Joe stopped and angrily said,"That truck is going too fast!". Joe started to argue with himself about how the truck driver should slow down and he wondered why they wouldn't listen. + +Suddenly, a little girl walked up and said,"The truck driver isn't going too fast, they're actually going the speed limit." + +Joe was very surprised. "How do you know?", he asked. + +The girl said,"My dad is the truck driver. He's telling the truth, he's not lying". + +Joe realized how wrong he was and he felt a bit sour. He thanked the girl for teaching him a lesson about not accusing people of lying unless you know for sure. From then on, Joe was always careful when judging people and wasn't so quick to assume they were lying. +Jim was a bald man with a big urge. He decided to go under the tree to find out why. The sun was shining and the birds were chirping. When he got under the tree he suddenly saw something shining. It was a magical book! He opened it and it said to him "Follow your urge"! So he closed the book and knew what to do. He got up and ran to the playground with a big smile on his face. He wanted to urge the kids to play together. He shouted, "Let's play together!". All the kids agreed and jumped up and down in joy. Soon they were playing tag and laughing. Jim was so happy that he was able to make them happy. He had followed his big urge and it was a success. +Once upon a time, there was a dog. His name was Poochy. Poochy had a huge flea problem. He was so untidy and full of fleas, everyone was so worried about him. + +One day, the fleas suddenly vanished! When the fleas disappeared, Poochy and his owners were so surprised. Poochy wasn't messy any more. + +Poochy's owners looked everywhere for the fleas, but they couldn't find them. "Where have all the fleas gone?" asked Poochy's owners. + +"I don't know. They just vanished!" Poochy said, shaking his head. + +The owners were determined to find out what happened to the fleas. But they never did figure out where they went - the fleas just vanished and were never seen again. +One day a woman was walking by a forest when she heard a voice calling her. She was trembling as she approached the voice. But what she saw was even more frightening! In front of her was a giant monster! + +The woman was scared, but she knew she had to fight or else the monster would take her away. She took a deep breath and stepped forward. Suddenly, the monster started to run away! This made the woman smile. + +The woman was about to walk away when suddenly the monster stopped and turned around. He was angry and angry monsters can be very difficult to fight. The woman started to tremble at the thought of having to fight it. But she was brave and kept walking. + +The woman took a step closer and the monster backed away. She yelled out a battle cry and attacked! With each punch and kick, the monster moved further away. Finally, the woman was victorious! She had won the fight against the difficult monster. Now she was safe and could go home. +Once there was a small, spoiled monkey named Ben. He was always getting whatever he wanted, and no one ever said no to him. One day while Ben was playing in a nearby tree, he saw a cherry and wanted to reach it. He thought by himself, "It looks so tasty, I have to have it". + +Ben tried to climb the tree, but he just couldn't reach it. He started crying and felt so lonely. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was coming from a wise old owl. "Are you trying to get that cherry?" the owl asked. + +Ben was so happy to have someone answer him. He shouted "Yes!" + +The owl decided to help Ben. He said, "Climb higher and you'll be able to touch it!" + +Ben followed the owl's advice, climbed higher and finally he could touch the cherry. He was very happy and thanked the wise owl. + +The moral of this story is that when you put in effort and ask for help you can get what you want. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sally who loved to explore. One day she wanted to explore somewhere new, so she went to a cold, dark cave. As she walked through the cave she saw something sparkly in a hole in the wall. It was a beautiful crystal! + +Sally was excited and she begged her mom to let her spend some time with the crystal. Her mom agreed, so Sally took the crystal outside and played with it for a long time. She would make pretend stories about the crystal and the adventures it could have. + +At the end of the day, Sally was sad to put the crystal back in the cave. "Don't worry," said her mom. "Maybe we can spend some more time with it tomorrow." + +Sally smiled and wiped away her tears. "I'd like that, mom," she said. And she went to bed happy, dreaming of all the adventures her crystal would have. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Sue. Tom was looking for something and he asked his friend Sue for help. + +Tom: "Sue, do you know where I can find a special type of dish?" + +Sue: "Why don't we search together? I'm sure we'll be able to find something available." + +So they both set off to explore the area. They looked inside each house they passed, but nothing was to be found. + +At last they came to a little cottage and they quickly spotted the dish they were looking for. It was a beautiful blue dish with a yellow flower pattern around the edges. + +Tom and Sue were so happy they had found the dish. They shared a big hug and vowed to never forget their special search for the dish. +Once upon a time there was an angry mom. Every day she would teach her three year old son new and exciting things. One day she taught him the word "wide". She spread her arms wide to explain it to him. + +The little boy laughed and spread his arms wide too. He loved learning new things. He tried to teach his mom too. He showed her how to make a wide smile. + +She laughed and gave him a hug. The hug made him so happy that he spread his arms wide again. This made his mom even happier. She smiled wide and said, "I love teaching you new things, my little one." + +The little boy smiled wide too and said, "I love it when you teach me, Mommy." + +The End. +It was a sunny day and Robert was very excited. "Let's go outside and play," he shouted to his family. So all four of them went up the porch, holding hands. Robert felt his feet starting to get dizzy, so he squeezed his mom's hand. + +When they got to the top of the porch, Robert saw something amazing. "Wow, look! A swing!" he said. His family laughed, but Robert wasn't listening. He ran over, hopped onto the swing and started pumping his legs. + +The swing went higher and higher with each pump. Pretty soon, Robert was so high that he felt like he was flying. He was laughing and having a great time until his dad yelled, "Be careful! Don't go too high!" + +Robert stopped pumping and started to slow down. As he came back down, he saw something else amazing. Below him he could see a huge trampoline! Robert jumped off the swing and ran to the trampoline. + +He jumped onto it, feeling dizzy and giggling with excitement. But as soon as he landed, something unexpected happened. The trampoline shot him back up higher than the swing had taken him! Robert flew into the air, screaming with delight. + +When Robert was back on the ground, his family laughed and his dad said, "That was definitely a fun surprise!" Robert smiled, knowing that he had experienced something amazing that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. He had grown up fast and was now three years old. He wanted to do something special with his day. + +He asked his parents "What can I do?" They thought for a moment and said, "Why don't you watch an unusual video?" + +Jack was very excited to try it out and ran to the living room. He sat down and looked around for the video. He couldn't find it anywhere! + +His dad said, "Don't worry Jack, the video is outside. Just look to the sky." + +Jack opened the door and saw a special video playing in the sky. It was a video of birds flying around in unusual patterns. Jack was mesmerised! + +He learnt something special from the video. He realised that if he was kind and generous to other people, he could make the world a better place. + +Jack understood the important lesson and decided to grow into an even kinder person. +Once there was a little girl named Susan. She was very smart. One day, Susan saw a stand at the park. She was curious about it so she went to take a look. + +When she arrived at the stand, she saw a man selling different kinds of toys. Susan was so excited. She saw a really nice toy car and asked her mother if she could get it. + +"How much does it cost, Mommy?" she asked. + +Her mother answered, "It is pretty expensive, Susan. You will need to save your pocket money to buy it." + +Susan looked disappointed, but her mother told her that it was good to be smart and save money. Susan smiled, thanked her mother and they went home. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack who loved to play outdoors. He wanted to make the most of his day, so he grabbed a big hoop and ran outside. + +The sun was shining so brightly and the sky was a deep blue. Jack smiled as the wind blew through his hair. With all of his might, he opened the hoop and started running around with it in his hands. + +Jack's friends quickly gathered around him, and soon crying with laughter as they ran around and around the yard. Suddenly, someone shouted out with joy: + +"Look! I made a big hoop with my hands!" + +Jack and his friends stopped in awe of the bright masterpiece that was the big hoop. They all cheered and applauded as the boy held his hoop up high for all to admire. + +Jack and his friends continued to play until the sun began to set. What a wonderful day it had been! From then on, Jack's friends would remember the bright hoop and their fun day together. +The perfect day was today. Jack and Mom had a plan to go to the park. When they got there, Jack was so full of joy. He found the perfect tree to play under. Mom lent him a pastel so he could draw and color. Jack smiled and used yellow to color the sun. Red for the birds flying above, and blue for the flowers in the ground. It was so perfect. + +Next, Mom found a stick for Jack to use. She lent it to him as a magic wand and Jack laughed as he ran around the park, making all kinds of funny noises. When he was done, Mom took his hand and they went to the playground. Jack laughed as he chased the birds and played tag. + +At the end of the day, Jack was so happy. He had been lent a special pastel and it had made his day perfect. He happily held Mom's hand as they walked home. The perfect day was over but Jack would never forget it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Every day she went to the park and played in the sunshine. She loved to climb on the big rocks and splash in the pool. + +One day, she went to the park to play and found a rock that was shining in the sun. She gasped in wonder, as she had never seen anything so incredible before. She picked it up, and then she heard a voice. It said, "If you clap for me, I shall give you a wonderful surprise!". + +Jane was so excited, she clapped her hands together. Then, suddenly, the rock changed into a little puppy! She picked him up and cuddled him close, and couldn't believe her eyes. + +The puppy taught Jane a valuable lesson; if you share your love and kindness, you can create incredible things. The moral of the story is that if you show kindness, wonderful things will happen. +Once upon a time there were two friends. They were Jack and Jill. They both loved to be creative. Jack had a great idea for them. + +"Let's break my mattress," he said. Jill giggled. + +"That sounds fun," she replied. + +So they took Jack's mattress outside and played with it. They kicked it, jumped on it and even tried to break it with sticks. But nothing worked. + +"Maybe we need to be more creative," Jill suggested. + +The two friends thought for a moment before coming up with the perfect plan. They ran inside Jack's house and took his mum's rolling pin. Back outside they went and with one mighty swing they were able to break the mattress. They were so excited! + +But then Jack's mum came out to see what all the noise was about. When she saw the broken mattress, she was not happy. The two friends were in big trouble. + +Yet, even in the face of trouble, Jack and Jill still couldn't help but giggle as they found out that being creative was the key to success. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tom. Tom was 3 years old and he loved to play outside. Every day Tom would collect his toys in a big brown vehicle. One day, Tom saw a strange brown vehicle on the road, but he did not know what it was. He asked his mom, “Mom, what is that brown vehicle?â€. Mom replied, “That is a truck, Tom. Trucks are used to collect all sorts of things.†Tom was so excited that he ran over to the truck and said, “Can I take a ride in it?â€. Mom smiled and said, “Maybe one day, Tom. But today it's time to go home and get some rest.†So Tom ran back home with his brown vehicle. He would remember this day for many years to come. +Once there was a group of friends making music in the park. All the people in the park were enjoying the music, they were all smiling and clapping along. + +John was the main musician, playing his guitar and singing. Everyone was having a great time and enjoying the music. + +After a while John got tired, so he put his guitar in a bag and said goodbye. All the people in the park applauded him for his wonderful performance. + +John was feeling so happy and peaceful as he walked to his home. He had shared his music with everyone, and everyone seemed to appreciate it. + +On his way home, John saw a homeless man, who didn't have a bag or even a safe place to stay. John took out the bag from his shoulder and offered it to the homeless man. + +The homeless man was so thankful, he thanked John and told him that he was making a very kind decision. + +The moral of the story is that it feels good to do nice things for other people, and we should always be kind to others. +Jimmy was walking through the park one day. He looked around and saw an alligator in the pond. He was so excited and ran to the pond to take a closer look. + +Jimmy said to the alligator, "Hello there! What's your name?" +But the alligator was very rude. He just stared at Jimmy and did not say a word. + +Jimmy tried again. "Do you want to be friends?" he asked. But once again, the alligator was very quiet. + +So Jimmy said goodbye and went on his way. But just as he was leaving he heard a "Goodbye, Jimmy" from the alligator. + +Jimmy was so happy that the alligator said goodbye. From then on, they became the best of friends and would walk through the park together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jen. She liked to wear her favourite dress every day. Every morning she would hum a sweet song as she put it on. + +One day, a loud voice called out to her, "Hey! Come over here!" Jen looked around and saw a lady she had never seen before. + +The lady said, "Do you want some delicious food? Come with me and you can have it!" Jen eagerly took the lady's hand and followed her away. + +They stopped at a strange house and the lady opened the door. "It smells delicious in here!" Jen said. Then the lady locked the door with her voice and Jen couldn't get out. + +The lady had tricked Jen, but Jen didn't know it yet. And the bad ending for Jen was she never tasted the delicious food. +George and Teresa were at the beach. They ran and played in the fair sand. They splashed in the cool water. They shouted with joy. + +Suddenly, a mean boy walked over to them. He shouted some mean things at them. George and Teresa were scared. They wanted to leave, but they weren't sure how to get away. + +The mean boy stepped closer to them. He shouted even louder. Then he grabbed George's toy and ran towards the ocean, throwing the toy in the water. + +George and Teresa were very sad now. They shouted for their toy, but the mean boy was already gone. They watched the toy disappear in the ocean, and knew they would never get it back. +Once there was a pale pony named Patches. Patches was very sad and lonely. + +One day, Patches met a new friend. His name was Rufus. Rufus was a veterinarian and he introduced himself to Patches. + +Patches: "Hello Rufus. What do you do?" + +Rufus: "I'm a veterinarian! That means I help sick animals." + +Patches: "Can you help me? I'm very sad and lonely." + +Rufus: "Of course I can help you. Let's see what we can do." + +So Rufus and Patches spent the day together. When the day ended, Patches was no longer pale and sad. He was happy and full of energy. + +Patches and Rufus became fast friends and they still hang out together all the time! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. Joe had some marbles in a box. He wanted to play with them, but they were all mixed up. + +Joe did not know how to sort his marbles. Then, he heard a voice. + +"Do you need help sorting your marbles?" asked the voice. + +Joe looked around. There was a little girl smiling at him. She had lots of little marbles too. + +"Yes, please," Joe said. + +The little girl smiled. She carefully took out all of Joe's marbles and sorted them into two piles. One pile was all the blue marbles, the other was all the yellow marbles. + +Joe smiled. He thanked the little girl and soon they were both playing with their marbles. +Once upon a time there was a cat who was very rich. The cat sold many things to make more money. One day, the cat decided to sell one of its paws to get even richer. + +The cat went to the market and saw a man who wanted to buy its paw. The cat said to the man, "How much will you give me for my paw?" + +The man said, "I can give you $100 for your paw." The cat thought it was a good deal and gladly accepted. + +The cat was now very rich. Whenever other animals asked the cat where its paw was, it would proudly say, "I sold it for lots of money and now I'm rich!" +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a girl named Pinky. Pinky was small and brave, and she was always ready to explore. Today, her adventure would take her to a mysterious cave. + +The moment Pinky stepped inside, she felt an exciting chill, even though it seemed dark and scary. She kept walking until she saw a spear lying on the floor, and it seemed to invite her to pick it up. + +Pinky did not know why, but the spear seemed familiar to her. Without thinking too much, she grabbed it, and looked around. Then she heard a growling noise. "Hello?" She said timidly. + +Suddenly, a huge dragon appeared in front of her! Pinky felt very scared, but the spear made her feel like she could fight the dragon. Suddenly, the dragon opened its wings, and it seemed ready to fly away. + +Pinky felt a spark of courage. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath and threw the spear. It flew directly into the dragon’s chest, and the dragon fell to the ground. + +Pinky had just saved the village from the dragon! +Sam was a young boy who always wanted to win. He looked out at the lake and he saw a sail in the light. He wanted to get on the sail so he could win. + +Sam marched to the lake and said, "I want to win!" A old seagull flew up to him and said, "I know how you can win." + +Sam was so excited to hear how he could win. He asked the old seagull, "How do I win?" + +The old seagull replied, "You must try to get on the sail in the light. That is how you can win." + +Sam was determined to win. He ran to the sail and jumped on it. He sailed around the lake for a long time and ended up winning. + +Sam was so proud of himself for winning. He waved goodbye to the old seagull and said, "Thank you for helping me win!" +Mum and Dad were busy. They had a lot of work to do. So they put some old clothes in a pile. It was a pile of laundry. Mum and Dad worked hard to get the laundry done. They sorted the old clothes into piles and wash them. Once the old clothes were all clean, Mum and Dad put them into piles. They folded the clothes and put them away. + +At the end of the day, Mum and Dad looked at the laundry and smiled. They had worked hard to get it all done. Mum and Dad were very proud of themselves. +Josie was a very stubborn toddler. Whenever she wanted something, she would pout and poke her mom and dad in the knee until she got what she wanted. + +One day, her parents had enough. “Josie,†her dad said, “you know you can’t keep poking us like that.†+ +Josie just stuck out her bottom lip and poked her dad’s knee again. + +“Didn’t you hear me?†her dad asked. + +Josie just shook her head and kept poking. + +Her dad sighed and shook his head. “You have to stop being so stubborn,†he said. “Just tell us what you want.†+ +Josie stopped poking and smiled. She knew she had won. “Cookie!†she said. Her dad smiled and gave her a cookie. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl called Lily. She was three years old and always liked to explore the world around her. + +One day, Lily went for a walk in the park with her mummy. As they were walking, Lily saw a pink treasure buried in the sand. She quickly grabbed it and ran over to her mummy. + +"Look mummy, I have found a treasure!" she said and showed her the pink treasure. + +Mummy smiled. "That's very nice, Lily," she said. "We need to save this special treasure." + +So, together, they carefully dug up the treasure buried in the sand. Lily put it in her pocket and they continued walking. + +At the end of their walk, they went home and put the pink treasure carefully in the cupboard. + +Lily was very happy. She had found something special and was able to save it. She was proud of herself, and promised to find new treasures the next time she went out exploring. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Rob and Joe. They were both very happy and liked to play together all the time. One day they wanted to do something special and so they made a request. + +"Let's go on an adventure!" Rob said as he had a big smile on his face. + +Joe thought this was a great idea, so they started their adventure. + +They walked for a long time until they heard a very loud noise. They both stopped walking and looked around. + +"What made that noise?" Joe asked. + +Rob wasn't sure and he started to get worried. Then they heard the loud noise again. + +"It's coming from that big tree!" Rob shouted. + +Curiosity got the best of them, so they walked closer to the tree. Suddenly they heard a loud purring noise and they knew it had to be a cat inside! + +Rob put his hand out and asked the cat to come out. And the cat said, "Mew!" And then it came out of the tree and started walking with them. + +And that's how Rob and Joe's adventure started! +Once upon a time there was a king and queen who wanted to give their little prince a perfect message. + +The king and queen thought the perfect message would make their little one happy so they decided to give it to him together. + +The king went first: "Oh my little prince, you are so precious to us!". + +The queen added "We love you very much". + +The little prince was so excited. He hugged his parents and said: "Thank you, I love you too!" + +The king and queen were so glad they could give the perfect message to their little one and they hugged him back. + +The end. +Once upon a time, a friendly little girl named Emma was walking in a park. She saw a beautiful butterfly and smiled. The butterfly flew off and Emma noticed an old man sitting on a bench nearby. + +"Hello," said Emma. + +The old man replied, "Hello there. What has brought you here this lovely day?" + +"I'm here to help improve the world," Emma said proudly. + +The old man smiled and said, "That's wonderful! Tell me, how do you plan to do that?" + +"Well, I'm going to do lots of friendly things, like picking up rubbish if I see it, helping people if they need it, and always being kind to everyone." + +The old man's eyes twinkled. "That sounds like a terrific plan, Emma. I have a feeling you'll make a difference and help improve the world!" + +Emma thanked the old man before she continued her journey. She was happy that she had met the old man and it made her even more motivated to make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a generous man who decided to take a long walk in the forest. As he walked, he started to talk to himself, saying how peaceful it was. Then, he heard another voice, coming from a small house. It was a little girl, and she was asking for help. + +The generous man went to the house and knocked on the door. The little girl opened it and asked him to come in. She said she had lost her special knife in the forest. The generous man said he'd help her find it. + +So they both went into the forest, talking and looking around for the little girl's knife. Suddenly, they spotted it in the middle of the trees. The generous man smiled and picked it up, giving it to the little girl. She was so happy to get her special knife back! + +As they both started to walk back to the little girl's house, the generous man started to think about how the knife was in a strange place. He began to wonder why the knife was so far away from the little girl's home. But he did not say anything. + +When the two of them were at the little girl's house, the generous man finally asked her why the knife was so far away. The little girl said that she had been playing with it in the forest when an evil man appeared. He had tried to snatch the knife away from her, but she had run away +Once there were two fish who were best friends. They would swim around and have lots of fun. One day, the fish wanted to explore and so one of them threw a stone into the water. The splash made by the stone made the water move and a big tide came rushing in. + +At first, the fish were scared as the tide was so strong. But then, they noticed a new adventure waiting for them. So, they decided to swim in the tide and see where it goes. As they swam, the fish noticed the tide becoming stronger and the water more dizzy. + +The fish grew tired and the tide was about to take them away. The only way to save themselves was to swim together. So, they held hands and worked together to swim against the strong tide. In the end, they were brave and they were rewarded. Together they found their way back home. + +This story teaches us that by working together we can accomplish goals that may seem impossible. We can be brave and use our strength to overcome obstacles. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Katie. She was three years old, and loved to explore her world. One day, she went on a very special adventure to the park. + +Katie was walking in the park when she found something sweet-looking - it was a bag of sugar! She reached for it, but her mother said, "No, Katie. You must resist the sugar. It is not good for you." + +Katie was sad, but she listened to her mom. She put the sugar down, and instead she walked around the park. Everywhere she looked, she saw something new. + +Soon, Katie came to the edge of the park. She looked out to the forest, and it made her feel a little bit fearful. She didn't know what might be lurking out there. Katie's mother noticed her fear, so she said, "It's okay, Katie. Just remember to resist the fear and stay here with me in the park." + +So, Katie stayed with her mom in the park, and together they enjoyed the rest of their day together. +Once upon a time there were two brothers, Jack and Joe. They were both preparing for their birthday party. +Jack wanted to hang some colorful streamers and balloons to decorate for the party. Joe said he wanted to drive a toy car. +Jack told Joe, "You can't drive a car without a license." +Joe understood and said, "Let's get to decorating". +So they went to the store to buy decorations. On the way they felt a hot sun on their faces. +At the store they found lots of decoration items to choose from, they had so much fun! After they bought the decorations they came home and started to decorate the living room. +After they finished, the room was filled with colorful balloons and streamers. +Jack and Jo were so happy. +Moral of the story: It is important to follow the rules and not try to operate something you are not qualified for. Decorations are great for litle parties but trying something you are not qualified for can be dangerous. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy. She loved wearing fashionable clothes. Her mother had bought her a new dress which was very tight. + +One day, Amy asked her mother if she could wear the dress to school. Her mother said no and Amy became upset. + +Amy started to cry and said, "But why can't I wear it? Everyone else wears fashionable clothes". + +Her mother smiled and said, "Dear, fashion does not mean you have to stop being comfortable. If the dress is too tight it could cause you discomfort. That's why you shouldn't wear it." + +Amy understood and smiled. She accepted her mother's wise words. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to be comfortable in what you wear, rather than only focusing on fashion. +Jackie was wearing her favourite shoes. She loved how they made her feel like she was running faster. She wanted to test how fast she could run, so she ran to the taxi stand. + +When she got there, she could see a few taxis parked alongside each other. She wanted to race one. She walked up to the taxi driver and asked him if he could race her. + +The taxi driver smiled and said: "Sure, but you'll have to be competitive". + +Jackie couldn't wait. She took off in a flash, running as fast as her little legs could take her. The taxi driver followed close behind. + +But then, suddenly, the taxi driver sped away, leaving Jackie far behind. She couldn't believe it! She could feel the tears running down her cheeks. + +Jackie learned a painful lesson that day - always be competitive! +"Mama, look!" said Sarah. She had found a big ball of wool in the park. It was impressive. + +Mama smiled, "That's lovely - you found a very nice wool ball." + +They took the wool home and Sarah was very happy with it. But one day, after playing with the wool, Sarah couldn't find the wool ball anymore. She looked everywhere, but it was gone. + +So Sarah said to Mama, "Where did my wool go?". + +Mama looked around and her face was sad. "I don't know, sweetheart," she said, "you must have lost it." + +Sarah felt very sad. She lay down on the floor and started to cry. + +Suddenly, their neighbour Mr Johnson came to the door. He was carrying the wool ball. He smiled and said, "I think this belongs to you Sarah. Your mum told me you had lost it". + +Sarah felt so happy, she couldn't stop smiling. "Thank you so much," she said, giving Mr Johnson a big hug. + +Mama said, "Mr Johnson has done something really impressive here, Sarah. We should all be very grateful to him." + +Sarah agreed and hugged Mr Johnson again. Then all three held on to the wool ball and laughed together. +One day, a little girl was walking in the park. She noticed a gate at the end of the path and wanted to see what was on the other side. She opened the gate and saw a big green field. The field was so green and beautiful. + +Suddenly, some birds flew around her. The girl smiled as she watched them spread out in the sky. It looked like a beautiful painting. + +But then the girl noticed something sad. She could see some animals in the field. They were all alone and didn't have anyone to take care of them. It made her feel very sad. + +The girl wished she could do something to help the animals. She decided she would spread the word and tell her family and friends about the animals at the gate, so they could help take care of them. + +The girl felt happy, knowing that soon the animals wouldn't be alone anymore. +The sky was clear and blue. In the sky, a small bird was flying high. He was very fast and he was going so quick that he soon became a small dot. + +Suddenly, a small girl saw the bird and she was amazed. She clapped her hands and said with excitement "Look, the bird can fly!" + +The girl was named Daisy and she was only three years old. She was so eager to fly like the bird. When she asked her mom if she could fly too, her mom just laughed and said "Maybe one day..". + +Daisy was disappointed but she never stopped dreaming. Every day, she looked up at the sky and shouted "I want to fly!". + +One day, when the sky was very clean, Daisy was surprised. Her mom had taken her to a park full of kites. She saw a beautiful kite in the shape of a bird. + +When Daisy flew the kite, it was as if she was a bird herself. She felt so happy and she said "Look, I'm flying!". Her mom smiled and said "Yes, you are". + +It was a special moment and Daisy forgot all her sadness. From then onwards, she had a special bond with the sky and she always loved to fly. +Once there were two children, Sarah and John. They were both playing in the park. + +John saw an enormous bracelet on the ground. He ran over to it, and grabbed it. + +"Hey, I found a bracelet!" said John. + +Sarah heard him, and came running. She took a look at the bracelet and said, "Wow! That's a really beautiful enormous bracelet." + +John smiled and said, "I'm going to keep it! Can I have it?" + +Sarah nodded. "Yes, it's yours. Now you have a cool bracelet to wear!" + +John was so excited. He put on the bracelet and happily ran around the park with Sarah. Together, they had a lot of fun playing with the enormous bracelet. +One gloomy night there was a little girl. She was wearing a beautiful yellow skirt. All of a sudden, she wanted to go on an enchanting journey. She wanted to reach for the stars. + +“Where will I go?†she asked. + +Suddenly, a magical voice said to her, “Reach for the stars and you will find your way.†+ +The little girl smiled and reached out with her hands to touch the stars. As she reached, she felt something special. She felt happy and excited. + +She continued to reach until she could touch the stars. She could feel them twinkling. She knew she was special. + +Later that night, the little girl looked up at the stars again and smiled. She knew she had reached the stars. She put on her yellow skirt and danced with happiness! +Once upon a time, two friends named Wilma and Bess were looking for something to eat. Wilma said, "Let's go find some jelly!" Bess replied, "Yay! What a great idea!" + +So they went to the store and saw many different types of jelly. Wilma said, "Let's try the one with the new label!" Bess agreed, "That one looks so yummy!" + +At the checkout counter, the clerk asked what they had chosen. Wilma said, "We chose the new jelly — it looks so good!" The clerk smiled and said, "Excellent choice! I highly recommend that one." + +Wilma and Bess thanked the clerk and paid for their purchase. On their way out, the clerk called out, "Enjoy the jelly!" Wilma and Bess smiled and waved goodbye. + +They rushed home and opened the jar of jelly. It tasted great! Wilma and Bess had agreed it was the best decision to buy the new jelly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She liked to go for walks in the woods. One day, as she was walking in the woods, a butterfly flew past her. The butterfly was so colourful! The little girl wanted to catch it. She quickly tried to grab it, but the butterfly flew away. + +The little girl felt ashamed. She'd tried too hard to catch it. Suddenly, she felt someone gently touch her shoulder. It was her mother! She smiled at her daughter. + +"Don't be ashamed, sweetheart," her mother said. "Butterflies have a special way of acting. They will only come close if they feel safe. You'll just have to be more patient next time." + +The little girl nodded. She hugged her mother, and the two of them continued walking in the woods. The little girl practiced being patient and soon, a beautiful butterfly landed on her hand. The girl smiled in delight. She was happy she had acted the way her mother had said. +Riley and his Mom were in the park. Riley was wearing a blue cap and was running around, exploring the park. He ran over to the playground and was fascinated by all the fun things he could see. + +Mom watched him with a smile, delighted to see how much fun Riley was having. But soon, Riley became frustrated. He couldn't figure out how to climb to the top of the slide. + +“Mom, I can’t do it!†he said, and started to pout. + +Mom bent down and looked at Riley with a gentle expression. “Let’s observe,†she said. + +Mum took her time to observe the slide. She showed Riley how to climb the slide and encouraged him the entire time. Finally, Riley made it to the top. + +Riley beamed with excitement and looked down at Mom with a big smile. He had achieved his goal and was no longer frustrated. +Chloe was a smart rat. She lived in a big shiny house with lots of toys. One day, Chloe wanted to jump off her chair onto her big red bed. But she was so excited that she fell instead. + +Chloe was a bit sad. She had never fallen before. She didn't know what to do. + +Then she heard a kind voice say: "Don't be scared, Chloe. It's ok to fall. We all fall sometimes." + +Chloe looked up and saw her mommy. Her mommy smiled and said: "See? Even smart rats can fall sometimes." + +Chloe laughed and said: "That's silly, mommy!" + +Her mommy nodded and said: "Yes, Chloe, it is silly. But it's also ok to fall. It's part of growing up and learning." + +Chloe nodded and said: "Ok, mommy! I won't be scared if I fall again!" + +Chloe smiled and hugged her mommy. She was glad she was so smart, so she could learn from the things that happened to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Sam. Sam was three years old and liked to go outside and play. One day, he zipped up his pants and went outside. + +Sam was running around and suddenly he tripped. His trousers fell down, revealing his daisy patterned underwear. Sam was embarrassed, so he quickly put his trousers back on and said "Sorry!". + +His mom saw from the window and came outside. She put her hand on his shoulder and said, "It's okay Sam, these things happen. Just be more careful next time". + +Sam nodded. He felt better and smiled. He said, "Yes, mom. I'm sorry". Then, he zipped up his pants and went to find more fun things to do outside. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She was three years old and loved exploring the world. + +One day she went for an adventure down to the shop with her mom. When they got there, Sarah's eyes grew wide with wonder. She started running around, looking at all the new things she had never seen before. She saw dolls, cars, and yummy treats. + +As Sarah was about to make her pick, her mom said, "It's time to go now, Sarah." Sarah was starting to get a bit sad, so her mom said, "I know what! Let's get you one thing to take home." + +Sarah nodded her head in agreement, and after a few minutes of deciding what she wanted, she finally chose a pink bunny. + +Mom said, "Okay, now it's time to pay." So Sarah took the bunny to the counter and handed it to the cashier. After she handed the cashier the money, the cashier said, "Your bunny is ready for you now." + +Sarah smiled, realizing that she had her very own bunny. She was so happy that she hugged it tightly, knowing she'd be able to take it with her wherever she went. +Once there was a little boy. His name was Dave. Everywhere he went, he was so obedient. One day, he was playing with his rubber ball. He thought to himself, "I dare throw this rubber ball oh so very far in the sky". Just then, his mom came out of the house and said, "Dave, no! You mustn't go so far." But Dave was very brave, and he said, "I’m brave, I will do it." + +So he threw the ball so hard and far that it flew up so high. Dave was so happy that he could throw the ball so high. But then something sad happened. The ball started to get so far away, and Dave couldn't get it back. He cried and asked his mom, "Mommy, where is my rubber ball? Please help me find it." But his mom said, "No, Dave. You were not obedient. Now you must be more careful next time." + +Dave was sad, and he learned his lesson. He never dared do something like that again. +John was so excited for school today. He was wearing his favorite red shirt and carrying his pencil with him everywhere. He waved goodbye to his mom and dad, and hopped on the school bus. + +At school, he ran in and found his friends. They played together until the teacher arrived. He was a kind and friendly teacher, and John knew he was going to have a great day. + +After recess, the teacher told the kids to sit down. He asked John to come to the front of the room to read the story the class had been working on. Everyone cheered as John stepped forward. + +John spent a lot of time practicing the story, and he was eager to show off how well he could read. He was a little bit nervous, but he started to read as soon as he saw the teacher smile at him. + +John read the story with a brilliant voice and expression. He finished to even more cheers and applause. His teacher smiled and said, "That was really great, John. You worked really hard and I'm proud of you." + +John blushed, but he was really proud of himself too. He waved to his friends, thanked the teacher, and beamed watching the other kids as they grabbed their pencils and continued reading. +Mama and her three year old son Jude were walking home. Mama said "Let's play a game, Jude! Don't drop your leg!" Jude smiled, as it was his favorite game. He lifted his leg and held it as tight as he could. Meanwhile, mama started counting. + +Mama: "You can do it, Jude! Just keep holding it tight!" + +Jude tried his best to keep the leg up, but suddenly he dropped it. Mama laughed and said "It's ok, you can try again!" Jude smiled, he liked playing this game with his mama. + +Mama clapped and said "Let's try again! Keep it up as tight as you can." He tried again, and this time he held his leg up much longer! Mama cheered as Jude dropped his leg. + +Jude was so proud of himself. He had come so far and he was so pleased. Mama scooped him up in her arms and said, "You did a great job today, Jude! Let's do it again tomorrow!" Jude grinned and nodded. He was looking forward to another game of 'drop the leg' with Mama the next day. +One day, a little boy called James and his dad went to the beach. James was so excited - he had never seen the ocean before! + +When they got there, he hopped out of the car and ran straight to the water's edge. He had never seen anything so beautiful before as he gazed over the horizon. He felt so happy and content. + +Suddenly, he noticed a strange dark shape in the distance. His dad saw it too and told him to be careful. It was a shark! + +James couldn't believe it, he had never seen a real shark before! He looked out at it from the safety of the shore and realised it was a lot bigger than he had thought. He decided it was best to admire it from afar, so he carefully watched from the safety of the beach. + +After a few minutes, he heard a loud splash and the shark was gone. James's dad explained that the shark was just looking for food and had probably just gone for a swim. Everything was OK. + +James was so relieved. After such a scare, he was glad that he had stayed on the shore and been careful. He smiled at his dad, happy that everything had turned out alright. +Once upon a time, in a big castle, there lived a beautiful princess. One day, the princess wanted to go for a walk outside. She ran out to the garden, but she was so silly that she didn't pay attention and fell. She was very angry. + +The princess started to cry. A tall, nice man saw the princess and came to help her. He said, "Why are you so angry, Princess?" + +The princess said, "I am so angry because I fell and hurt my leg." + +The tall man said, "Don't worry. I can help. I can give you a big, soft hug and make you feel better." + +So the princess got a big, soft hug and soon smiled again. She thanked the tall man and continued her walk in the garden. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Alex and Beth. Alex was a beetle and Beth was a bee. They were always playing, having so much fun together. + +One day, Alex saw Beth flying around with a butterfly, and he got jealous. Alex didn't want to admit it, but he was jealous. When Beth asked him why he was mad, he wouldn't tell her and just shook his head. + +The next day, Alex was playing alone in the garden, when he saw Beth and the butterfly playing too. This made Alex even more jealous, and he just nodded his head sadly. + +Then, something amazing happened. A little beetle flew out of the bushes, and it was the same colour as Alex. The Beetle had come to be his friend! Alex was so excited and nodded his head in agreement. + +The new beetle and Alex became best friends. Alex was no longer jealous and could be friends with Beth and the butterfly too. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a fair little girl named Daisy. Daisy had a crib in the backyard. Every day she would play in the backyard and explore. + +One day as Daisy was playing, she saw something shimmering in the pond. She ran to take a closer look and saw that it was a golden fish! + +Daisy was so excited about her discovery and said “Hi, Fishy!â€. The fish just splashed in the water. + +Daisy then put two and two together, she said “You like to play in this pond, don't ya? Oh me! I want to play too!†+ +So Daisy then took off her shoes and socks and stepped into the pond. She splashed and laughed and had such a great time. + +When Daisy was done, she put her shoes and socks back on. She said “Bye Fishy! I had a fair time today!†+ +And Daisy ran back to her crib and went to sleep. +Mira was a very creative girl. She loved to cook in her kitchen, but one day something was wrong. + +Mira couldn't find her special folder with all her recipes in it. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. + +Mira asked her mom, “Mom, did you see my folder?†+ +Her mom said, “No, I haven't seen it. Are you sure you put it in the right place?†+ +Mira said, “Yes, I'm sure I put it in the right place. I need it to make dinner.†+ +Mira looked in all the places again, but still couldn't find it. She was very frustrated and started to get sad. + +But then, Mira remembered something. She remembered where she had seen her folder last. She ran to her room and opened her desk drawer, and there it was! + +Mira was so happy to have found it. She took the folder to the kitchen and got ready to cook. Now she could make dinner and be creative in the kitchen. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was an adorable three-year-old with bright eyes and a big heart. One day she decided to take a walk to the nearby pond. + +On the way, she spotted a puppy that was lying alongside the path. Lucy was so excited and immediately ran up to the pup. The pup looked up with a tear in its eye. Lucys heart sank and she knelt down next to the pup. + +"Oh little pup, what's the matter?", she asked, her voice full of compassion. The pup let out a loud whimper and Lucy felt a deep sadness surge through her heart. + +The pup explained that he had been separated from his family and it had been days since he had last seen them. Lucy wiped away a tear and took the pup in her arms. She said, "Come with me, we will find your family". + +They made their way to the pond, and the pup sniffed the air. He let out a loud bark and soon enough a large family of puppies was running across the grass towards them. + +The pup jumped out of Lucy's arms and ran towards them, yelping joyously. The large family of puppies surrounded him in an embrace and Lucy couldn't help but smile. She stood there watching the reunion, tears of joy streaming down her cheeks. She could hear the loud chorus of puppy barks as they welcomed their lost +It was a bright sunny day at the park. Two brothers, Jack and John, were playing tag with each other. Jack was being a bit too playful and daring. He had an idea of a new game. + +"John, let's play something new!" said Jack. + +John was hesitant. He wasn't sure if it was a good idea. + +"What is it? Is it safe?" asked John. + +Jack reassured him that it was a good idea and it was safe. + +"It'll be fun! You just have to run fast and then I'll jump over you." + +John wasn't sure if he wanted to do it, but he saw the playful look in Jack's face so he decided to agree. + +Jack's plan was for John to start running and then Jack would jump over him. And he did just that. He ran as fast as he could and then, just as Jack had done in his mind, he jumped over John. + +Both of them were surprised at how well the game went. John was happy and they agreed to play the game again. Jack's daring and playful idea had made their day, even after so much foreshadowing. +Once upon a time, there was a very selfish comet. This comet flew around the sky, but never shared with anyone. One day, the comet decided to replace something special with something selfish - so it took away the stars in the night sky! + +The people in the village noticed that the night sky was missing something special. They searched high and low, but they couldn't find anything. Until one day, a young boy discovered the selfish comet. He ran as quickly as he could back to the village to tell everyone what he had found. + +The villagers knew they had to find something special to replace the stars. So they got together and brainstormed some ideas. They decided to make a special balloon, fill it with glitter, and fly it up into the sky. They replaced the stars in the night sky with the special balloon. + +Now every night, the people in the village look up to the sky and smile, knowing that the selfish comet couldn't replace the special things in life. +One day, two friends were walking by a lawn. They were admiring the vibrant flowers that were growing on the lawn. Suddenly, something rare happened. + +The friends looked around to see what it was, but they couldn’t find anything! One of them said, “I wonder what happened?†+ +The other friend said, “Let’s wait. Maybe something else will happen.†+ +They sat down on the lawn and watched as a butterfly flew by. They both thought it was very beautiful. + +The butterfly stopped and landed on one of the flowers. The friends smiled and watched as the butterfly opened and closed its wings. Then something even more rare happened! + +The butterfly flew away, but it left a shiny green object behind. The friends picked up the object, and it turned out to be a rare necklace! They were so happy and excited. + +The friends put the necklace around their necks and ran off, waving goodbye to the lawn. +Once upon a time, there was a stable. In this stable lived two animals. One was a horse and the other was a goat. They were both tired, but they didn't tell each other. + +Then one day, the animals began to fight. They got so angry that they rushed around the stable and knocked things over. Soon, the animals were so worn out, they had to stop. + +The animals were still very angry with each other and the stable was in a mess. No matter what they did, their feelings would not go away. And so in the end, the animals had to stay angry and the stable was never the same. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Steve. They were both huge and loved to play together in the park. + +One day, Jack decided to quit playing and he said to Steve, "I'm going to quit, it's the law". Steve was sad and immediately asked "Why?". Jack answered, "I have to go home now". + +Steve said "Oh, okay. That'll be fun". But, he was still really sad. + +Jack said, "Don't worry, our next adventure together will be even bigger and better than this one!" Steve smiled and said, "I hope so!" + +The two friends hugged and Jack went home, knowing that their huge adventure was just around the corner. +One day, Pam went to the street. She looked around and noticed it was very normal. She saw a butterfly flying around and wanted to grab it. + +Pam yelled, “Butterfly!†She started running and stretching her hands, trying to grab it. + +A man on the street saw her and said, “Don’t worry, it’s ok. That butterfly is just trying to have fun.†+ +Pam looked at him, feeling sad that she couldn’t catch the butterfly. The man smiled and said, “Let’s play a game. When you see the butterfly, you can try to grab it. But don’t worry if it’s too fast for you.†+ +Pam smiled and said, “Ok!†She enjoyed playing the game, and eventually, she was able to grab the butterfly. She felt very happy and thanked the man for his help. +Once upon a time there was a big tree. All of the animals in the forest would come and play around it. One day a bird came and asked what the tree wanted. The tree replied, "I want to become chocolate." + +The bird was very surprised. He asked why the tree wanted to become chocolate. The tree smiled and said, "I want to make the forest more peaceful." + +All of the animals in the forest said they would help the tree. They all worked together and took branches from the tree and made them into chocolates. + +When the chocolates were finished, everyone in the forest enjoyed it. Everyone was so happy and the forest became so peaceful. The animals were thankful to the tree for making the forest more peaceful and everyone lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a dark rail line in the woods. One day, a little girl named Lola decided to take a ride on it. She hopped onto the rail with excitement and managed to find a comfortable seat. + +She looked around the dark rail line with awe and the noise of the wheels filled her with anticipation. Suddenly, a voice called out to her from the darkness: + +“Hey! Where do you think you’re going?†+ +Lola tried her best to remain brave and replied, “I’m just looking for a bit of fun. I’m going to take a ride on this rail.†+ +The voice replied, “You best get off now, unless you want trouble. This is a bad place filled with danger.†+ +Lola was frightened but she managed to stay on the rail. She remained stubborn and refused to get off the rail. + +In the end, the dark rail line did not end up being a happy place for Lola. The voice in the darkness turned out to be a monster, who chased her through the dark rail line and eventually caught her. Poor Lola was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Amy. She was 3-years-old and she loved to play outside. One day, her mom took her to a place she had never seen before. It was full of tall trees and big vines. + +Amy was very excited. She wanted to explore the area, but she started to complain. She didn't like the unknown place. + +But her mom said: "Look, Amy. There are so many great things in this unknown place. Look at the tall trees and the big vines. We can climb them and play!" + +Amy was still unhappy and complained even more. But then, she saw a vine and she was happy. She started to climb the vine and swing back and forth happily while her mom watched. + +From then on, Amy fell in love with the unknown place and she didn't complain anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to her grandma’s house every day. Today, Lily and her grandma had something special planned. + +They were going to the field. Grandma had something delicate in her hands that she wanted Lily to mix with the earth. + +When they got to the field, Lily excitedly said, "What are we going to do, Grandma?" + +Grandma smiled and replied, "We are going to spread this delicate powder all over the field." + +So, the two of them spread the delicate powder all over the field. The next time Lily visited her grandma’s house, the field was full of beautiful wildflowers. + +Lily and her grandma hugged each other and smiled. They were so happy they had mixed something special in the field. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She went outside to play in the garden. While she was playing, she found something in the grass. It was a coin! She was so excited that she called out to her dad. + +“Daddy, look what I found!†she said. + +Her dad took the coin and said, “That’s nice. Let’s go part with it at the shop and buy something to eat.†+ +The little girl and her dad walked to the shop. When they got there, the shopkeeper said he couldn’t take the coin. He said it was an unknown coin and he couldn’t part with it. + +The little girl felt angry and disappointed. Her dad tried to explain to the shopkeeper but he just wouldn’t listen. The little girl had to go home without anything to eat. + +Moral of the story: Always pay attention to what things are, even if you don’t know the answer. +Amelia was a cheerful 3 year old girl. She loved to play in the backyard with her pet dog Spot. Spot had a beautiful fur coat that Amelia loved to pet. + +One day, Amelia and Spot were running around the backyard and chasing each other. Spot got really excited and when she jumped up, she accidently slipped and fell. Amelia saw this and ran over to check on Spot. Her fur coat was a bit scruffy, with some tufts sticking out from her sides. + +Amelia was very sad. She tried to ruffle Spot's fur back in place, but was having trouble. Amelia started to cry because she didn't want Spot to be unhappy. + +Suddenly, Amelia's mom came by and saw what was happening. She had a gentle touch and knew just what to do. She simply smoothed down Spot's fur, making it look neat and cheerful again. Amelia was so relieved, and gave her mom a big hug. + +Spot was safe and Amelia was happy again. They both ran around the backyard, chasing each other and having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was an amazing octopus who lived in the sea. He liked to pour the water in and out of its tank while it played. One day, the octopus decided that it wanted to explore the world outside of the tank. It gathered all its courage and jumped out of the tank into the cool, refreshing water. + +The octopus swam around, exploring all the wonderful things that the ocean had to offer. Everywhere that it looked, it saw different creatures and plants. Before long, the octopus began to tire. It knew it had to find a way home, so it started to pour the water helter-skelter. After much searching, the octopus returned to its tank, feeling a sense of accomplishment. + +From that moment on, the octopus never stopped exploring. It stuck its tentacles into caves, exploring the mysteries within. The octopus cuddled with fish, seeing new colors and shapes. It was an amazing life, full of wonder and discovery. Every day, the octopus found something new and exciting to explore. + +The octopus loved its tank, but it was thankful for the chance to explore. Life was an amazing journey for the octopus and it was never bored! +Once upon a time, there was a lazy bear named Ted. He liked to sleep all day and never wanted to do anything. One day, his friend, a smart fox named Fiona, came to him and she said, "Ted, let's go for a walk today". + +Ted shook his head and said, "No, Fiona, I'm too lazy today! I just want to sleep." + +Fiona said, "But Ted, it's good to get exercise! Let's take a walk together and we can make some good memories." + +Ted thought about it and remembered all the fun times he'd had walking with Fiona before. He said, "Okay Fiona, let's go!" + +Fiona smiled and said, "Yay, let's go! But first, I'm going to call my mom to let her know we're heading out." + +So Fiona called her mom and they set out on their walk. As they walked and talked, they made lots of sweet memories that they could look back on and smile. +One day in the park, there were two children exploring. They meandered in the grass and watched butterflies fluttering by. One said, “Look, I see a branch!†The other replied, “Let’s go and twist it.†+ +The first child hopped up and grabbed the branch. He clasped it in both hands and gave a loud twist. Suddenly the branch broke, only to reveal something underneath: a filthy old toy car. + +The second child exclaimed, “Wow! A toy car! Let’s take it home and clean it.†So they took the car home and washed it with soap. Then they dried it off and it shone like new. + +They had so much fun playing with the toy car. They zipped it around the room and took turns racing it. And soon they forgot all about the filthy branch they had found in the park! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. + +One day, the little girl's dad said, "Let's go for a walk." So the three of them went outside. The little girl saw a big tree with a large hole at the bottom. She asked, "What's in there?" Her dad said, "It's a secret. We can enter if you want." + +The little girl was so excited. She tried to get in, but she was too small. Her dad said, "Here, take my arrow and put it in the hole. If you put the arrow in, the door will open." + +The little girl put the arrow in the hole, but nothing happened. She was very sad. She said to her dad, "I'm too weak. I can't open the door." + +Her dad smiled and said, "It is ok to be weak sometimes. Everyone needs help sometimes. Sometimes it is good to ask for help so you can get things done." + +The moral of this story is that it is okay to be weak and ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named John and Joanne. One day, they left their homes and went to the garage. Joanne took out the car and said "Let's go!" + +John paused and said, "Wait a minute, let's get something to eat first." + +Joanne nodded and said, "We can get ice cream." + +John thought for a moment and said, "Let's get something bigger. I know a generous person who will give us a big box of snacks." + +So the two went to the generous person's house and asked for the snacks. The generous person was happy to give them and the two friends happily ate the snacks. After that, they went back to the garage and drove off in the car. + +The End. +Once upon a time, Tom and his mom went to the park. When they got there, Tom was so excited. He saw a huge yellow tent and wanted to play with it. + +Tom's mom said, "Let's get the tent set up, so you can play." + +Tom helped his mom carry the tent. They put it in the grass and Tom's mom made it into a nice tent. Tom was so happy. + +Tom said, "Let's go inside the tent and play." + +His mom answered, "First we need to be polite. We need to say 'Good morning, tent.'" + +Tom said, "Good morning, tent!" Then he went inside. + +Tom and his mom played in the tent for a long time. When they were finished, they said, "Goodbye, tent," in a very polite way. + +Tom and his mom packed up the tent and went home. Tom was so happy. He had a wonderful time playing in the tent. +Sammy was walking with his Mommy when it started to rain. He quickly pulled his hood up and looked up to the sky. It was so big! He pointed at a big billboard and said, "Look! What's that?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's a billboard. It helps to remind people of things they need to remember." + +Sammy thought for a minute then said, "It looks helpful!" He waved to the billboard and Mommy laughed. + +Soon the rain stopped and Sammy and Mommy continued on their journey. Sammy looked up and smiled. He thought the billboard was very helpful. +One day, Jimmy was jogging in the park when he bumped into a painter. The painter had a big bag of paints and a brush. Jimmy asked the painter what he was doing. + +The painter said he was painting a picture of the park. Jimmy said he wanted to help. + +The painter said that Jimmy was too young and that he didn't know how to paint. Jimmy said he was very determined. + +The painter thought Jimmy was a little ignorant, but he decided to give Jimmy a chance. The painter gave Jimmy some paints and a brush. + +Jimmy worked hard, but at times he made mistakes. The painter was patient with Jimmy and helped him when he was confused. + +In the end, the painter praised Jimmy for his hard work. Jimmy was happy and the painting turned out wonderful. It was a great day for both Jimmy and the painter. +Once upon a time, there was a lake. It was filled with mist, soft and fluffy like marshmallows. + +One day, a little boy walked up to the lake. He was spoiled and he had a magical boat. He placed the boat on the water, and with a wave of his hand, it disappeared! + +The little boy was scared and he started to cry. He shouted, "Where did my boat go?" + +Suddenly, the mist started to whisper back. It said, "The boat is safe, don't worry!" + +At that moment, the mist formed a magical bridge and the boat reappeared right in front of the little boy. He was so happy and he jumped onto the boat. He sailed away across the lake, and the mist waved goodbye. +Once there was a two bunnies, Sonny and Lexi. They were best friends, always playing together in the fields. One day, Sonny wanted to catch a mouse with a trap. He figured it was a great way for them to have some fun. Sonny and Lexi set out to build the trap as best they could. + +After many hours of hard work, their trap was set. The next morning, Sonny awoke to find it empty. He was disappointed and asked his friend, Lexi, why it hadn't worked. Lexi replied that sometimes things don't always turn out the way we plan. We should never give up, even if we miss. + +Sonny knew his friend was right. Even though they had missed, he felt great that they had tried. Trying was more important than missing. The two friends continued exploring the fields together, happy to be with each other. + +The moral of the story is to never give up, no matter how hard something may seem. If you miss at something, that's OK! Keep trying. You'll be glad you did. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jack and Jill. Every day, Jack and Jill would go to the park to play. + +One day, Jack noticed that the park was very messy. He said to Jill, "Jill, the park looks very bad. We should clean it up!" + +Jill nodded her head in agreement and they started to clean. They worked very hard and soon the park looked very nice and organized. + +When they were done, Jack and Jill felt so happy and proud of themselves. + +At the end, Jack said, "Jill, I feel so good about the park now. It is nice when things are nice and organized. Let us do this again soon!" + +Jill smiled and nodded her head. + +Moral: Taking care of things and keeping them organized makes us feel good. +Once upon a time, there was a flea. He was small and could not move much. One day a big, harsh animal came by and started to tease him. He jumped around, making fun of him, and the flea was so scared that he just stayed still hoping it would stop. + +That night the flea decided that he must take action. He told his friends and family about the bullying, and he promised that he would stand up to the animal. With a determination to be brave, the flea vowed to fight back. + +The next day, when the animal came back, the flea used all his might. He pushed the animal away, and it was shocked and ran away. Everyone cheered for the flea and praised him for standing up to the harsh animal. The flea would never again be teased. +Once upon a time, there was a wise bird. Every day, he flew as fast as he could while searching for the truth. He looked and looked, but never found it. + +One day, he flew faster than ever before. He noticed something below him that sparkled like a gem. He flew closer to have a better look, and what he saw amazed him - it was the truth! He could hardly believe his eyes. + +The bird was so happy that he found the truth, he sang and sang in the sky. Everywhere he went he shared the truth, so that even the littliest of creatures could understand. + +The wise bird will forever fly with the truth, searching for anyone who needs it. Speed is no matter for him, as he is content knowing that the truth is never far away. +One day, there was a crazy soldier. He was walking around looking for a place to sit. Then he saw a seat, so he went and sat down. The seat felt very comfortable, so he stayed there. + +After a while, the soldier began to feel bored, so he decided to do some crazy things. He started standing on the seat and walking around on it. He also started jumping up and down. + +Soon, some kids noticed the soldier. They thought he was crazy, but they also thought he was very funny. So they all ran over to watch him do his crazy things. + +The soldier was very happy that the kids were watching him. He kept doing his crazy movements until he was too tired. Then he sat down and enjoyed the sun. The kids stayed and talked to him for a while before they ran off to play. + +The soldier stayed seated until the sun began to set. He was happy he'd found such a nice seat and made so many new friends. He smiled and said goodbye to the kids, before walking off into the sunset. +Mia and papa were in the park. Mia saw a lot of things to explore. She saw a big, colourful slide and a cute playground. She found a big sandpit to play in. + +Mia and papa went to the pond. They saw a big boat, too. Papa told Mia that the boat could take them on a wonderful ride. + +Mia was very excited and asked, "Can I go in the boat, papa?" + +Papa said, "Yes, of course!" They got in the boat and sailed away. + +The ride included going under a bridge and past some ducks. Mia thought it was very fun. She saw lots of other boats, too. + +When they finally returned, Mia said, "I love the boat ride, papa! Can we do it again?" + +Papa smiled and said, "Of course, Mia! We can come back for more boat rides whenever you want!" +Once there was a girl who was very glad. She had a nice window in her room and she loved to think while looking out of it. + +One day, as she was looking out of the window, she heard a noise coming from outside. She saw a monkey that was trying to spoil her window. It was taking rocks and throwing them at the window. + +The girl tried to scare the monkey away, but the monkey ignored her. She started to worry and was not sure what to do. + +But then, a very clever idea came to her mind. She threw a banana at the monkey and it started to run away. She was so glad that her window wasn't spoiled. + +But then, all of a sudden, the window shattered into pieces! The girl was sad and scared, and she knew the monkey had done this. + +The girl was very upset, but she knew she had done all she could to try and stop the monkey. She was glad she had tried her best. +Once upon a time, there lived a gifted little girl named Daisy. Every day, Daisy would wake to find a patch in her room that she needed to clean. Daisy often asked her mom why she had a patch that she needed to clean, but her mom never answered. + +One day, Daisy was cleaning her patch and noticed something strange. She thought it looked like a sparkly rainbow, so she pulled it out of the floor. It ended up being a piece of a magic wand. + +Daisy was very excited to have a magical wand and ran over to find her mom. She asked her mom, “Is this a magic wand?†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “Yes, it is. Your patch was hiding it. You must have been very gifted to find it!†+ +From that day on, Daisy always made sure her patch was very clean, so she could find magical surprises like the wand. +The sun shined brightly in the sky as two siblings, Jack and Polly, were playing in the garden. Suddenly, Jack spotted a huge butterfly and shouted “catch it!†His sister, Polly, with a big smile on her face, started to chase it around the garden. She tried her very best, but the butterfly was too fast. + +Jack was getting a bit frustrated as he saw his sister struggling, so he closed his eyes and wished for the butterfly to stop. Suddenly, an eerie silence filled the garden. When Jack opened his eyes, the huge butterfly had stopped in mid-air! + +Polly couldn’t believe her eyes. She slowly approached the butterfly and, with a gentle touch, managed to catch it in her hands. + +The siblings were overcome with joy as they looked at the butterfly. They stopped for a moment, just to be one with nature. +Mia and Jack were walking in the park one day when they heard a charming whistle. They stopped to listen, but didn't see anyone. Jack then said to Mia, "That was a very nice whistle! Where did it come from?". Mia said to Jack, "Let's look around and see". + +So the two of them started to look for the whistle. They searched under all the trees and along the path until, at last, Mia spotted something. She said, "Look there! I see something in the grass!". It was a little bird, laying in the grass and making a beautiful whistle. Jack thought it was very funny! + +Mia smiled and said, "Let's go over there and get a closer look". So the two of them walked over and the little bird stopped whistling and just looked at them. + +Mia said, "He's so charming! I think he might want to be our friend!". Jack smiled and said, "Maybe he needs a name. What should we call him?". Mia thought for a moment and then said, "Let's call him Lucky". + +Lucky seemed happy with his new name and he lay there contentedly as Mia and Jack looked on. They were so happy they had found a new friend! +One sunny day, a little girl named Lizzie went down to the beach. She was so excited to be there and looking around. There were so many shells on the shore, some were old and some were new. + +Lizzie bent down and picked up a pretty new shell. She said out loud, "This shell is so pretty. I think I'll choose it." + +Suddenly, a voice said, "What did you choose, Lizzie?" It was her mummy, standing there smiling at her. + +Lizzie held up the shell and smiled back. She said, "I choose this new shell." + +Mummy nodded and said, "That's a great choice! Maybe you can show it to your friends when you get home." + +Lizzie smiled and said, "Yes, I will!" She carefully put the new shell into her pocket and started looking for more pretty shells. +One day, a little boy called Bob wanted to go on a safari. He asked his dad if he could go, but there was a problem. Dad had no money to pay for the safari! + +“What can we do?†asked Bob. + +Dad thought for a moment and then he said, “I know! We can try to find a fat animal to pay for it.†+ +Bob wasn’t sure, but he was willing to try. + +So they went to the safari and when they arrived, they started to look for a fat animal. Soon, they saw a big, fat elephant and dad said, “That should do the trick. Now we can pay for the safari!†+ +They paid for their tickets and went on the safari to explore the wild animals. Bob had a lot of fun, and it was all thanks to that fat elephant! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bob and Sam. They were both 3 year olds who liked to play with their toys. + +One day, Bob was playing with a gear. He was spinning it around and around. Suddenly, it started to shrink and suddenly Bob was too scared to touch it. + +"What's wrong, Bob?" said Sam. "It's shrinking, it's so scary," replied Bob. + +Sam was brave and he decided to take a closer look. "It's okay Bob, it's just a magical gear," said Sam. "It's okay to touch, it won't shrink anymore." + +Bob was relieved, "Can I play with it now?" he asked. + +"Sure!" said Sam. And so Bob and Sam had fun playing with the gear until dinner time. +Mum and Dad took me to the beach. I was so excited because I had never seen the sea before. The waves were so huge and the water was so wet. Mum and Dad explained that I could swim in the sea if I wanted to. + +I was nervous but I mustered up the courage and put my toes in the water. It was so cold! + +Mum whispered in my ear, "Let’s go and watch a video about the sea. We can learn all about the sea animals". + +I was so excited so we got to work. We watched a big video about sea creatures. I learned all about whales, dolphins, and even tiny jellyfish. + +Mum explained that jellyfish like to live in the wet ocean. I was fascinated. Now that I understand what the ocean looks like, I want to go back and learn even more! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ella. She was very troubled because there was no food in her oven. Every day she would stand and stare at the empty oven. She tried to think of a solution, but nothing came to her. + +One day, Ella's mommy walked into the kitchen and saw Ella staring at the oven. She asked, "What's wrong sweetheart?" + +Ella replied sadly, "Mommy, there is no food in the oven. I'm so hungry!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Don't worry, sweetheart. I'll make us some food. I'll put it in the oven and soon we'll have a delicious meal!" + +Ella was so happy! She smiled and stared at the oven eagerly. Soon, the delicious smell of food filled the kitchen and Ella knew that her troubles were over. + +The End. +Ali was feeling sad one day. He was tired of playing with his toys inside the house and he wanted to do something fun outside. His dad had a good idea. He suggested they go outside to play in the snow. + +Ali was excited and quickly put on his warm jacket and his scarf. He couldn't wait to get outside! When they got outside they saw the snow was so white and dazzling. + +Ali and his dad started to play together. They made a snowman and threw snowballs at each other. It was so much fun! They laughed and talked together in the soft, cold snow. + +After a while, Ali felt very happy. He had had a good day playing in the snow and now it was time to go inside for hot chocolate. Ali said goodbye to the snow and maybe he'd come back to play some more tomorrow. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emily. Emily was three and she loved exploring the world. One day, Emily was out in the garden when she saw a very pretty butterfly. It was a deep purple colour and it made Emily smile. She wanted to get a better look so she crept closer, but as she did so, the butterfly flew away. Suddenly, Emily sneezed. + +When Emily had finished sneezing, she heard a funny noise coming from the flowers in the garden. It sounded like someone was singing. Emily moved closer with curiosity. She saw a tiny fairy flying around the flowers. + +“Helloâ€, said Emily. + +The fairy stopped singing and looked at Emily. “Helloâ€, replied the fairy. + +Emily giggled. “Why are you so purple?†asked Emily. + +The fairy paused. “Oh, it’s because I came from the other side of the worldâ€, said the fairy. “It’s so purple there.†+ +Emily was amazed. She had never seen anything like it before. She smiled and said goodbye to the fairy before running off to explore some more of the world. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful young girl who loved to laugh. She laughed often, and it filled the world around her with cheer. + +One day, when the girl was feeling especially pleased, she decided to visit her best friend. When she arrived at her friend's house, she was greeted by the most wonderful surprise: her friend had a beautiful puppy sitting at her feet! The girl was delighted, so she and her friend played together with the puppy. + +The puppy rolled on its back and kicked its legs in the air, and the girl and her friend laughed and laughed at how silly it looked. She was so happy that she asked her friend if she could keep the puppy, so she could laugh as much as she wanted. + +Her friend thought for a moment, then nodded her head. The girl took the puppy home, slowly, carefully, so it wouldn't get too excited. + +The girl laughed and laughed each day with her puppy. As the puppy grew bigger and stronger, the girl knew that her days of laughter were numbered. But, with each day that passed, the girl reminded herself of the joyous shared laughter they'd had, and looked forward to the many beautiful years of youth she still had ahead of her. +Once upon a time, a little bird called Zip was exploring the forest. He looked for twigs to build his nest. But then he noticed a strange thing – a big tree with just one twig! + +Zip was confused. He flew up the tree to take a closer look. He noticed that the twig didn't look like the other ones. + +"How strange!" he exclaimed aloud. + +He then noticed a squirrel peeping through the leaves. + +"What's so special about this twig?" Zip asked the squirrel. + +"I'll tell you," teased the squirrel. "If you learn something easy, I will tell you all about it." + +Zip was very eager to find out more, so he agreed. + +The squirrel then showed him a simple trick – he twirled the twig in the air. Zip watched carefully and soon he learned how to do the trick too! + +The squirrel cheered and said, "Well done! That was an easy trick to learn. Now you know why this twig is so special." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom. Tom was very curious and wanted to learn more and more new things each day. One day, he asked his father what jazz was. His father said it was a kind of music and reminded Tom to be careful in learning more. + +Tom didn’t listen and kept asking about jazz. His father grew tired of the questions and decided to recommend a jazz teacher. He said the teacher would be very helpful and could explain jazz properly. + +Tom was so excited, he said goodbye and set off to find the teacher. When he finally found the jazz teacher, the teacher told Tom that he was too young to learn jazz. Tom became very sad and asked what he could do instead. The teacher was not helpful, he just told Tom to go home and come back when Tom was older. Tom walked home, feeling disappointed and sad. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to listen to your parents’ advice, or else you may get a bad result! +One day, Tommy and Wanda went to the park. They were so excited to play! + +They ran and jumped together. It was so much fun! + +After they were done running, they sat down for a break. To their surprise, a wild salad joined them! It had carrots, lettuce, and tomatoes. + +The wild salad was very friendly and asked them to play a game. So Tommy and Wanda played tag with the salad. + +They ran around the park chasing each other. When they got tired, they said goodbye to their wild salad friend. + +Tommy and Wanda had an amazing time playing with the salad and said they would invite it over to play again soon. +Joe was very excited. He had his new toy: a red iron. He wanted to try it out, so he asked his mom, "Can I use the iron, please?" + +His mom answered, "Sure," and stepped back to let him use it. + +Joe picked up the iron. It was heavy and thick. He plugged it in and it made a humming noise. He was a bit scared. + +He applied the iron to his shirt and was amazed when it produced a thick white heat and made the wrinkles smooth. He couldn't believe it! + +He shouted, "Mom, I'm so surprised! The iron worked!" He smiled and tried it on all his clothes. + +His mom laughed and said, "It's amazing, isn't it?" + +Joe was so thrilled to have tried out his iron that he kept using it all day. He was surprised at how much it could do. He had never seen an iron before and now he knew that he could use it to make his clothes look much better than before. +Once there was a boy called Jack who lived in a house by the sea. This house had a magical garden filled with fruit trees of all kinds! Jack was very excited to pick the fruit in this garden. + +One day, Jack went to the garden with his basket to pick the fruit. But as he was walking around, he heard a voice coming from the trees. It was a small voice, so Jack had to listen very carefully. + +The voice said, "Hello? Is anyone there?" + +Jack was very surprised. He called back, "Yes, it is me, Jack!" + +The voice replied, "I am a restless fruit fairy. I help the fruit to ripen and grow!" + +Jack was so excited, he could not believe it. He asked the fairy, "Can you help me pick the ripe fruit?" + +The fairy said, "Yes, I can! Listen carefully and I will help you find the best fruit!" + +Jack was very happy. He followed the fairy's instructions and found the best fruit for his basket. He thanked the fairy for everything and went back home. + +Jack was so pleased with his adventure. He had a basket full of delicious fruit, and he had made a new friend. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Emma. Emma loved to play in the sunshine and never wanted clouds to come. One day it was really sunny, so Emma decided to go out and play. + +As soon as she stepped outside, she saw a huge shadow! Emma was so scared that she almost ran back inside. It was such a rare sight to see a shadow so big, Emma was curious. She asked her mom, "what is this big shadow mommy?" + +Her mom looked up and said, "it's the shadow of the old Oak tree Emma. The Oak tree is so tall that its shadow can move from one side of the house to the other". + +Emma was so excited and couldn’t wait to go explore the Oak tree. When she got closer, she saw a surprise - it had a giant nest in it, with a tear on the side. Emma couldn't believe her eyes, it was so rare to find a nest like this. + +She asked her mom what it was and her mom replied, "It’s a bird’s nest, my dear. A bird probably made it, now it's your turn to make a nest." + +Emma couldn't wait to start her own nest, but first she wanted to make sure that the birds in the Oak tree's nest were safe. She wanted to fix the tear in the nest. To show the +Once upon a time, there was a sheep called Mary. Mary was very regular. Every day, she would go out to eat a lot of plants. + +One day, Mary was grazing when she saw something shiny on a plant ahead of her. She wanted to pick it up, but then she realized that it was a bee! The bee buzzed angrily and tried to bite Mary. + +Mary was scared and ran away. When she returned to her flock, she told them what had happened. + +The other sheep said, “You were lucky to get away! You must remember to be careful when you’re grazing, because bees can be dangerous.†+ +Mary learned her lesson and from then on, she was more careful when grazing. The moral of the story is: Be regular but also be careful! +Once upon a time there were two boys who were very good friends. John and Jim were always playing together. John had a new wallet that he showed to Jim. Jim was a bit jealous when he saw it and wished he had one, too. + +John saw that Jim was a bit jealous and said, “Let’s visit the store and I will buy you one!†Jim was very happy and ran off to get his shoes ready. + +Once they reached the store they found lots of different wallets. After a while, John chose one but Jim had a better idea. He said, “I want to buy mine with my own money.†+ +John thought that was a good idea, so they left the store. They spent the day at the park and had lots of fun. + +The moral of the story is that being jealous of someone’s possessions can make us unhappy, but we can all be happy when we use our own resources. +Once there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was very excited because today her daddy was going to give her something special. Dad said she was ready to own her very own umbrella. Daisy ran to him as soon as she heard these words. + +"Dad, what will my umbrella look like?", Daisy asked with so much excitement. + +"It is a thick one with a lot of colours!", replied dad. + +Daisy was so happy, she couldn't believe that she was finally going to get her own umbrella. When she finally saw it, many different colours came together to create a beautiful design. Daisy opened it up and swung it around in the air with a huge smile in her face. + +"Wow it's so pretty, thank you Dad!", Daisy said with a huge hug. + +Daisy was very proud of her new umbrella, she couldn't wait for the rain so she could show it off! +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy who went on an adventure to explore a far away island. He looked around and he thought it was very exciting. + +Suddenly he heard a loud noise and he got scared. He looked around desperately, searching for the source of the sound. + +He saw a big ugly monster and he felt so scared! + +The boy said to the monster, “Please don’t hurt me! I just want to go home!†+ +But the monster didn't listen and he turned the boy into stone. + +The bravte boy never returned home, he stayed on the island forever, frozen in stone. + +The End. +Jenny was in the park. She had her little red cart. She was putting rocks inside it. Suddenly, she saw a boy playing with a bigger cart. He was pushing it around very competitively. Jenny and the boy were about the same age. + +Jenny asked: "Can I play too?" The boy looked at her and nodded. So Jenny and the boy began racing with their carts. At first, Jenny was very competitive, too. But when the boy won, Jenny got mad and shut her eyes. + +The boy said to Jenny: "Come on, let's race again!" Jenny opened her eyes and said: "Ok, I'll race you!" So they raced and raced until they were both tired and happy. +Once upon a time there was a bunny who was very clumsy. One day the bunny got so clumsy that he tripped and fell and his fur got all messy! He was very upset and he didn't know what to do. + +Just then a rabbit came along, hopping fast and hopping cheerful. He asked the bunny, "Why are you so sad, little one?" The bunny told him what had happened and the rabbit said, "Don't worry, I can teach you how to keep your fur clean and neat!" + +So the rabbit taught the bunny about brushing his fur and about taking a bath and about eating healthy food to keep his fur shiny. The bunny was so happy that he listened carefully and followed all of the rabbit's advice. + +The bunny practiced every day. Soon his fur was nice, soft and neat and he never tripped and fell anymore. From then on, the bunny was the neatest and most beautiful bunny in the whole forest! The End. +One day, Jimmy was walking along a bright green field. He looked up ahead and saw a small pool of water. He asked his mom, "What is that?" + +Mom replied, "That's a pond, Jimmy. Do you think you can jump across it?" + +Jimmy hesitated for a few moments and then said, "Yes, I do believe I can jump across it!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Great, let's see if you can do it." + +Jimmy walked up to the edge of the pond, breathing heavily. He stretched out his arms and took a big leap across the pond. He almost made it but he stumbled a bit. + +Mom said, "That was a very fair attempt, Jimmy. You almost made it across. I think if you kept practicing you'll be able to do it soon." + +Jimmy took a few deep breaths, still feeling proud of himself. + +"Yes, I believe I can do it!", he said confidently. + +Little did Jimmy know that someday he would make an incredible jump across the pond and surprise everyone in the process. +Once upon a time there was a tomato plant in the garden. It was very small, but it grew each day. Then, one day spring came! The sun shone brighter and the ground got wet. As it rained more and more, the tomato plant grew bigger and bigger. Soon, bright red tomatoes appeared! The tomatoes were so juicy and delicious. Everyone in the garden was so happy to have the tasty tomatoes! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emily. She was only three years old! Emily loved eating, so every day she would have a big bowl of porridge for breakfast. But she couldn't pour the porridge into her bowl by herself, so her mom had to help her. + +One morning, Emily's mom handed her a spoon and said, “Ok, Emily, it's time to eat your breakfast. I'll pour the porridge into your bowl, and then you can use this spoon to eat.†+ +Emily smiled and eagerly grabbed the spoon. She was so excited that she could eat by herself! But then Emily saw something shiny in the bowl. She asked her mom, “What's this?†+ +Her mom said, “It's a clean coin. You can keep it if you like.†+ +Emily happily said, “Yes! I want to keep it!†+ +Emily's mom smiled and nodded. She said, “OK, then try to yield the coin out with your spoon.†+ +Emily tried and tried, but she couldn't. She kept trying until finally, with a little bit of help from her mom, she managed to yield out the coin! + +Emily was so happy and proud of herself. She smiled and put the coin in her pocket. Now she could enjoy her porridge and spend her shiny coin later +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He was only three years old and very curious. + +One day, Tim found a hammer in the shed. He imagined all the things he could do with it. He wanted to get it, but it was too high. He wanted to be powerful, so he asked his Dad for help. + +Dad said, "You need to get the hammer, Tim. It will be hard, but with a bit of practice you will get better." + +Tim tried and tried to get the hammer, but it was too high. Eventually, he reached up and managed to grab it with his little fingers. + +He was so proud of himself. He felt powerful. + +Using the hammer, he banged at some wood and nails. He made his own toys and saw how much better it was to make them himself. + +The more he used the hammer, the better he got. Tim was so happy to have found the hammer and to have the power to make things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah who loved to joke around. One day, she saw a barrel lying at the side of the street near her house. She thought it would be so much fun to play with it, so she picked it up and began to roll it down the street. + +As she was rolling, she ran into a neighbour who was walking home. He saw the barrel and said, "That's a very tidy barrel you have there, Sarah. What do you plan to do with it?" + +Sarah grinned. "I'm going to make a joke!" she exclaimed. + +The neighbour looked puzzled. "How do you make a joke with a barrel?" he asked. + +Sarah just laughed and said, "I'll show you!" Then she walked away rolling the barrel down the street. + +The neighbour watched as Sarah made a big circle with the barrel, then jumped over it and landed neatly on the other side. Clapping his hands, he laughed and said, "That was a great joke, Sarah!" Sarah smiled and said, "Thanks!" +Once upon a time there was a small animal, it was so small that it could fit inside a tight cage. One day the animal was struggling to escape. It tried really hard but couldn't find a way out. + +Suddenly, it saw a person who said "Let me help you". The animal was so grateful and followed the person to another room. + +When they got inside the room, the person said with a smirk, "Don't worry, I will help you". The animal looked around and saw that the room was full of cages. The person then said, "You'll never escape, surrender to me". + +The animal was so scared, but it didn't want to give up. Therefore, it started to run around and looked for a way out. Unfortunately, the cage was so tight that the animal couldn't escape. In the end, it had to surrender and the person put it into a small cage. The animal's dreams of freedom was gone in an instant. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl, who was very brave. She liked exploring the world around her. One day, she decided to explore the big garden. She saw a big potato and wanted to try it. + +The little girl said, “Hi, Potato! I wanna try you.†+ +The potato answered, â€No! You must not! You will scare me!†+ +The little girl was surprised and she said, “I won’t scare you. I just want to try a bit of you.†+ +But the potato shouted, “No!†+ +The little girl was very impressive and insisted, “I won't be scared!†+ +But the potato kept saying no. The little girl was very determined to try the potato and started to approach it. Suddenly, the potato jumped up and scared the little girl. She was so surprised. The little girl ran home, crying. Her brave adventure to explore the garden ended with a bad ending. +Jill was excited. Today she was starting her first day at school. She was eager to learn and meet new people. As soon as she opened the door she was greeted with a cheerful Hello. It was her teacher, Miss Dona. + +Miss Dona told Jill she was going to be teaching her lots of new and exciting things during her time at school. Jill was looking forward to learning, but Miss Dona had a surprise. She took out a big clock and said that it was time for a break. + +Jill was unhappy. She didn't want to take a break from her learning. She wanted to keep going, but Miss Dona insisted. She said that the break was part of learning - to give the pupils time to rest. + +Jill still felt unhappy as the break went on. She looked forward to getting back to lessons and learning some more, but when the break was over, Miss Dona said she was going home. Jill couldn't believe it and felt disappointed. She'd wanted to learn more, but instead she had to head home. +Once upon a time there was a curious little penguin who lived in a very snowy place. Every day the penguin would slide around the icy hills and explore the world. + +One day the penguin saw something in the distance that made it stop and look. The curious little creature wanted to get closer but the snow was too deep. The penguin kept walking until it found a big hole. + +“What is this?†wondered the penguin. It couldn't quite figure out what it was. + +Suddenly, a little voice came from the hole. “Come in,†said the voice. The curious penguin went closer and saw a little bird inside. + +“I'm stuck! Can you please help me?†asked the bird. + +The penguin outstretched its flippers and helped the little bird out of the hole. + +“Thank you so much!†said the bird. “I was so scared. I'm going to a party, do you want to come?†+ +The penguin looked excited and said, “Yes!†+ +So the penguin followed the bird to the party, where lots of animals met up and had fun. They played, danced and ate delicious food. At the end of the party, all the animals said goodbye. + +The penguin saw the little bird again and asked, “Did you finish +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Judy. She was three years old and loved going on adventures. + +One day, Judy set off to explore the nearby woods. As she walked, she came across a big, dull mark on a rock. She touched it, wondering what it was and realised that it was a line, almost like a boundary. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice from behind her. It was an old man and he shouted: "Stop! You must not cross that mark!" + +Judy was scared and stepped back. She asked the old man why she couldn't cross the line and he replied, "You can't cross because that mark separates the dark forest from the rest of the woods. You must not go there, it is too dangerous." + +Judy was relieved and thanked the old man. She skipped away, making sure to never cross the dull mark ever again. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Joe and Jill. Joe was very jealous of Jill. He wanted to touch her beautiful veil. +One day, Joe asked Jill, "Can I touch your veil?" Jill smiled and said, "Yes, of course!" Joe gently touched the veil and was amazed at how soft it was. +The other kids in the playground were jealous of Joe. "Why does he get to touch Jill's veil?" they asked each other. But Joe didn't care. He just kept admiring the beautiful veil. +Jill was very pleased that Joe liked her veil. Touching it made her feel special. +From then on, whenever Joe wanted to make Jill feel special, he would ask if he could touch her veil. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mia. She was three years old and loved writing stories. One day, Mia was sitting down to write when she heard a noise coming from outside. She opened the door to find a giant bird with a large piece of paper in its mouth. + +Mia asked the bird, “What’s that in your mouth?†+ +The bird replied, “It’s a special piece of paper - it will help me write stories. Can I use your room to write?†+ +Mia smiled and said, “Of course! My room is safe and we can write stories together.†+ +So Mia and the bird wrote lots of stories until it was time for the bird to fly away. They said goodbye and the bird flew off into the sky. + +Mia was sad to see the bird go, but she knew that they would write stories together again someday. +Once there was a girl who loved to jump. She would jump on the bed, jump on the sofa, and even jump over the chairs. + +One day she noticed that a curtain on the window was swaying back and forth. She wanted to see what would happen if she jumped. So she did! She jumped and the curtain moved! + +She loved this new game and she kept jumping. She jumped so much that she made the curtain feel wet. But then suddenly it stopped raining and the curtain became dry. + +When she looked out the window, she could see the sun shining brightly. She smiled and enjoyed the feeling of jumping against the dry curtain. She loved it so much she kept jumping all day! +Jimmy and Grandma were standing in the kitchen looking at the pile of apples. Grandma smiled and asked Jimmy if he wanted to make an apple pie, but Jimmy wanted to play outside. Grandma was patient and said it was okay. + +Grandma said that if they wanted to make the pie, they would have to decide who would do the chores and who would do the fun part. Jimmy got excited and asked if he could stir the dough. Grandma nodded, smiled and said yes. + +Jimmy started to gather the ingredients while Grandma peeled the apples. Jimmy didn’t like peeling and he started to pout. Grandma asked him to be patient. After a few minutes, Grandma had finished peeling the apples and Jimmy had put the ingredients in the bowl. + +But, Jimmy still wasn’t happy. He wanted to do something fun and he started to stamp his foot. Grandma asked him what was wrong. After a lot of tears and a long talk, Jimmy agreed to be patient, peeled his own apple, and smiled when he was done. + +Jimmy and Grandma laughed together and then put all the ingredients into the bowl. Grandma said it was time to bake. Jimmy was so excited! He stirred the dough and when the pie was ready, they both smiled and hugged. They had made the most delicious apple pie ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy had a very small knife which she would use to cut up her food. + +One day, Daisy's mummy and daddy decided to go for a picnic in the park. They packed a big basket full of all their favourite picnic snacks. + +When they got to the park, Daisy was ready to start eating. She picked up her small knife and asked her mummy for help. Daisy's mummy smiled and said, "Yes, sweetheart. I will support you." + +She helped Daisy to cut up her food into small bite-sized pieces. Daisy grinned with delight at the delicious snacks. + +They had a wonderful picnic in the park. Daisy and her mummy laughed, talked and enjoyed their afternoon in the sun. + +At the end of their picnic, Daisy said a big thank you to mummy for supporting her with the knife. + +Mummy hugged her tight and said, "You're welcome, my sweetheart." +Molly the cat was having a rest in the sun. She was very tired and soon began to yawn. + +Suddenly, from behind the fence came a little noise. Molly didn't know what it was but she was curious. She got up and wandered over to investigate. + +To her surprise, a small oyster was shivering away in the grass. +"Who are you?" asked Molly. + +The oyster looked up at Molly and said, "My name is Pearl, and I'm lost! I need to find my way home." Molly was being very clever and replied, "I can help you find you home if you show me the way." + +Pearl smiled and started to lead Molly down the path. +Molly laughed and said, "That's a good idea!" + +When they finally reached her home, Pearl said, +"Thank you Molly for helping me, I'm so glad I'm home!" +Molly smiled and said, "You're welcome, Pearl. You were very clever to find the way back yourself." + +Molly yawned and then said goodbye to Pearl, before wandering off back to her sun spot. +Once upon a time, there was a little dancer named Bob. Bob loved to dance but often made a messy mess when he did. One day, a teacher saw him dancing and said, "Bob, why are you making such a mess?" Bob was so embarrassed that he covered his face with his hands. + +The teacher smiled and said, "It's OK if your dance is messy, Bob. You can still be a great dancer." Bob smiled and started to dance again. He soon forgot about the mess and just enjoyed himself. + +At the end of the dance, Bob noticed that everyone was clapping and cheering. He was so happy, and he wasn't embarrassed anymore. From that day on, Bob never was afraid to make a mess when he danced. +Once upon a time there were two friends, one named Ray and the other named Steve. Ray had a velvet ball he liked to play with. One day, Steve saw Ray playing with the velvet ball and said he wanted to play, too. Ray warned Steve that the ball was his and he wasn't allowed to play with it. But Ray's warning wasn't enough and Steve grabbed the ball from Ray without permission. + +Steve soon realized the velvet ball was sticky and disgusting. He dropped the ball immediately and quickly ran away. Ray picked up the ball, feeling relieved that it hadn't been damaged. In the end, Ray learned an important lesson: it's important to listen to warnings and not do things you're not allowed to do. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. Tom liked to play outside and was always happy. Today he was at the park and he decided to skip. He skipped around and around and around until he came to a post. +The post was very smooth. He ran his hand along it and smiled. +Suddenly, Tom heard a voice. "Hey, Tom!" it said. He looked around and saw a little girl standing next to him. + +"Hi!" said Tom. "What's your name?" + +The girl smiled. "I'm Sarah," she said. "Want to play?" + +Tom nodded his head excitedly. He and Sarah skipped around and around the post together, laughing and giggling. It felt so smooth. + +Then their parents called them, and Tom and Sarah waved goodbye. Tom smiled as he watched Sarah skip away. He couldn't wait to play with her again. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious house. It had been standing in the same spot for years, with nobody ever visiting. But one day, a small girl walking in the woods stumbled upon it. She stood silently for a moment, admiring the old house. + +In the garden, the girl noticed something strange. The plants were all turning brown and the ground seemed to be rotting. It was a strange and mysterious thing that had never been seen before. + +The girl decided to investigate further and discover what was happening. She peered through the windows, but there was nobody inside. Puzzled, she decided to go inside and see for herself. + +The girl discovered that the house was filled with strange smells and crumbling walls. Soon she learnt the house was rotting away bit by bit. It seemed that nothing she could do would restore the old house to its former glory. + +The girl sadly returned home, never to visit the mysterious house again. +One summer day, Johnny and his mom were strolling down their street. Johnny had a tug-boat which he was pushing along the pavement. His mom walked with a jumpy spring in her step. + +As they were walking, they got to the edge of their neighbor’s lawn. Johnny paused and looked up at his mom. She smiled and nodded, urging him to go explore. + +Johnny jumped onto the bright green grass and ran around, laughing and shouting in joy. He passed close by a basket of softballs that his neighbor had obviously left out. + +As he reached for one of the balls, his mom quickly shouted for him not to touch it. She said it would be careless to take anything that wasn’t his. + +Johnny’s eyes widened and he nodded. He ran back over to the sidewalk and the two began their walk back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. John was very special and was gifted with a supernatural ability. He could follow things that no one else could follow. + +One day, while out with his mom, they came across an old battery on the floor. John's mom said, "John look at that, what could it be?" + +John smiled and said "I think I know what it is, I can follow it!" + +John's mom was amazed, and asked him how he could follow it. + +John said "I don't know, I just can!" + +So they followed the old battery down the street and they came to a magic shop. Inside the store, they met an old man who told them the battery was a special battery with magical powers. + +John was so excited that he had been able to follow the battery, and his mother was so proud of her gifted son! +Once there was a kind dancer in the village. Each morning the dancer would smile, wave and dance in the village centre. The children all loved the kind dancer and would watch, clap and jump around with her everyday. + +One day the kind dancer invited the children to join her. "Let us all dance together!" she said. She asked the children, one by one if they would like to dance with her. One little girl named Ella smiled excitedly and jumped up and down. + +"Yes please!" she said. +The kind dancer smiled and picked her up. They both started to dance around in circles while other children clapped their hands and joined in too. Everyone danced until they were out of breath. + +When the dancing was over Ella thanked the kind dancer. The dancer said goodbye and asked Ella to come back tomorrow. Ella smiled, waved and promised to come back to dance again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Fred. He was happy and always ready for a new adventure. He saw a big, shiny wheel and decided to lay on it. "Wheeee! This is going to be great!", he said. + +Suddenly, Fred saw a big, black crow coming closer. The crow looked angry and started to peck Fred. + +"Go away! I don't want to be hurt", said Fred. + +But the crow wouldn't go away and Fred felt very scared. He was about to cry, but then he thought of a clever idea. He stopped laying on the wheel and started hopping around it. The crow watched carefully, but eventually flew away, disappointed. + +Fred was relieved. As he watched the crow fly away, he thought to himself, "It's better to be safe than to lay on a shiny wheel and get hurt". + +The moral of the story is: It's better to be safe than to take risks. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who lived in an enormous forest. The trees and the plants in this forest were so full of life. Every day, the little girl would explore the vast forest and make her way to the biggest tree. + +Then one day, something strange happened. As the little girl approached the tree, she noticed something peculiar. There were two bright yellow eyes peeking out from a bush! + +Intrigued, she slowly walked closer and saw an enormous bird with vibrant feathers. The little girl gasped and asked, “Who are you?†+ +The bird replied, “I’m Schuh. I’m offering you a journey around the world to explore the wonders out there. What do you say?†+ +The young girl was delighted! She nodded eagerly and they both set off on a great adventure. They visited glorious mountains, gorgeous beaches and wondrous cities. Everywhere they went, Schuh shared stories of hope and joy. + +It was an enormous adventure and the little girl had the time of her life. All thanks to Schuh, the most generous of birds. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was feeling quite scared. Her mommy came in to help. She gave the little girl a big hug and said, "It's ok, I'm here to comfort you". + +The little girl felt safe and could tell her mommy was proud of her. She felt special. They hugged for a few moments until the little girl's fears disappeared. + +Afterwards, the little girl and her mommy decided to go for a walk. It was a chance for them to spend some time together and it was a way for the little girl to escape her worries for a while. + +The little girl was happy as she and her mommy went for a walk together in the park. She felt even more comforted as she knew her mommy was always there for her. The little girl felt proud that her mommy knew how to help her feel better. +Jack, a 3 year old boy, loved to watch cartoons. He would sit and stare at the TV for hours, watching all the rare and exciting things that the cartoon characters were doing. + +One day, Jack was glued to the TV, glued to his favourite cartoon. He stared and stared without getting bored. Suddenly, Jack heard his mum calling for him. + +"Jack, it's time for dinner," she said. + +But Jack didn't move. He just stared and stared at the TV. + +"Jack, you need to come and eat now," said his mum. + +Jack slowly turned his head to his mum, his eyes still glued to the TV. + +"Just five more minutes," he said. + +His mum smiled. + +"Okay, five more minutes. But then you have to come and eat," she said. + +Jack smiled as he returned his gaze back to the TV. He felt lucky to be able to stare at such a rare and exciting cartoon. +Mary and her best friend Jack loved to go to the park. Today Mary was feeling extra cheerful, so when Jack suggested a game of tag, Mary was excited to join in. + +The two laughed and ran around, chasing one another amongst the trees. Jack was fast, and Mary worked hard to catch him. But after a few minutes, Jack yelled out that he won! + +Mary was not happy. She didn't feel like she had lost fairly. But Jack said it was OK. He had a surprise. + +He reached into his pocket, and pulled out a special mineral. He said he had found it at the park and thought Mary would like it. Mary was delighted and the two shared a cheerful hug. + +Mary now realized why Jack had won - so he could give her the special mineral. She was glad they were such good friends, and they enjoyed the rest of their day at the park. +Once upon a time there was a jolly ant who always liked to play. She loved to explore the meadow and the many flowers she could find there. One day she saw a butterfly and wanted to follow it, but the butterfly flew high above the grass and the ant was too small to reach it. + +The ant felt so sad and she began to struggle. She wished that she could be as big and tall as the butterfly and reach for its wings. Suddenly, a kindly old ant appeared next to her and spoke with a gentle voice: "Little friend, why do you struggle?" + +The ant told him what had happened and the old ant said: "It is not the size of your body that matters, but the strength of your spirit". He turned to the ant and smiled: "You can still catch the butterfly if your spirit is strong enough. Be brave and never give up!" + +The ant smiled and thanked the old ant. She was filled with courage and with a jolly heart she climbed as high as she could. Eventually, she was able to catch the butterfly and take a ride on its wings. + +The moral of the story is this: No matter how small we are, with perseverance and hope, anything is possible. +Once upon a time there was a fearful rabbit. He was always afraid of every little thing and did not like to leave his burrow. One day, his friend, a wise fox, came to visit him. + +"Friend, don't be so fearful!" the fox said. "I recommend that you read a dictionary. It is full of words that will help you find courage!" + +The rabbit was very scared, but he wanted to be brave. So he said, "Ok, I'll try it!" + +The fox smiled and gave him a dictionary. The rabbit was so excited to learn new words, but he was also still very scared. He had to try to be brave. + +Unfortunately, the rabbit was too scared to read the dictionary. He never even opened the book. The fox was sad, but knew that the rabbit could not be helped. The fox sadly waved goodbye and never visited the rabbit again. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Bob and Ben. One day they decided to play a game, to see who could repeat the longest line of numbers. + +Ben said to Bob, “I can say 4, 5, 6, 7. Can you repeat that?†+ +Bob said, “Yes! 4, 5, 6, 7.†+ +Ben smiled and said, “That’s easy! Let’s try... 8, 9, 10, 11. Can you repeat that?†+ +Again Bob said, “Yes! 8, 9, 10, 11.†+ +Ben thought out loud and said, “Hmm, maybe if I say a really long line of numbers, I’ll win the prize!†He then said, “12, 13, 14, 15…†But he didn’t get to finish as Bob repeated the numbers straight away. + +Ben was amazed and said, “You’re amazing, Bob! You can remember everything I say!†+ +Bob smiled and said, “That’s not true, I just wanted to show you that you don’t have to do something new and original to win the prize. All you have to do is work hard, practice and focus. Then you will win the prize!†+ +Ben realised +Once upon a time, there was a noisy skull. It liked to make loud noises. The other things in the forest got tired of the noise and asked the skull to quit. But the skull didn't want to quit, it liked being noisy. + +So all the things in the forest got together and they had a plan. They told the skull they would give him a candy, if he quit making so much noise. The skull thought about it and agreed. He quit making noise and the forest became peaceful and quiet again. + +The skull got his candy and was happy. He was content and no longer made loud noises when he wanted. Everyone in the forest was happy with the peace and quiet. +Once upon a time, there was a family that was very troubled. The mom was always sad and tired, and the dad was always worried. + +One day, their 3 year old daughter Katie, was playing in her room. She saw something strange in the corner. It was a big box. Katie was curious and started to unpack it. + +When she opened it, she saw a beautiful apron. It had her favorite color, pink, and some lovely designs. She was so excited, that she ran to show it to her mom. + +When she showed it to her mom, she said with a smile "Oh Katie, that apron is yours! It was a surprise for you" + +Katie was so happy that she couldn't stop jumping. She put on the apron and showed it to her dad. + +Her dad was so proud of her that he said "You look so cute in the apron, Katie! Life can be difficult, but I hope this apron brings you joy." + +Katie smiled and hugged her dad. From that day, she always wore her apron with pride. +Once upon a time there was a little puppy who got lost. He was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly he saw a friendly face. It was the child! The child asked the little puppy, "Are you lost?" The little puppy nodded its head. The child was happy to help. She said, "I will rescue you!" + +The child looked around for a safe place for the puppy. She found a brush and used it to brush the puppy's fur. The puppy was so grateful! + +Finally, the child carried the puppy in her arms and brought it home. The puppy was very happy to be safe again. The little puppy and the child were both so grateful! From that day forward, the puppy and the child became best friends. They were so happy to be together! +Once upon a time, there was a humble cabin. The cabin was in the middle of the woods and it was very small. The cabin was so small that you could not even think of fitting more than one person inside. + +One day, a family of three arrived at the cabin. They looked very tired and so they immediately removed their bags from their shoulders and started to settle in. After making sure that all the doors and windows were closed, they got ready for bed. + +The next morning, the family awoke to a loud noise. Someone was banging on their door and shouting. When they opened the door, they saw a huge crowd outside the cabin. The people had come to remove the cabin because they wanted the land where the cabin was built. They said that they would be taking the cabin down and replacing it with a much bigger house. + +The family was too scared to do anything. They pleaded and begged, but the people would not listen. Eventually, the people removed the humble cabin and replaced it with a much bigger house. The family was left devastated and filled with sadness. +Once upon a time there was a shy little girl called Sarah. She was very lonely and never had anyone to play with. One day, she was walking down the road when she saw a shiny invitation in the grass. When she picked it up, she saw it was an invitation to a party. She was so excited! + +Sarah thought she had a chance to make some friends, so she decided to go to the party. She arrived at the party, but it was empty. Everyone had already left. The only thing left was a big present in the corner. Sarah walked up to the present and realised that she would need to reach onto the top shelf to get it. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice from behind her. "Can I help you get that present?" Sarah turned around and saw an old man standing there with a warm smile. She was so happy and relieved to have someone to talk to. The old man helped Sarah reach the present and when she opened it, it was filled with new toys and sweets. They both laughed and spent the rest of the day playing together. + +Sarah was so grateful for the old man's help, she decided to invite him to every party she had. From that day on, she was never lonely again. +Once upon a time there were two brothers, Henry and Will. They loved to play together. Every day they would go down to the small gym that was in their neighbourhood. + +One day, Will wanted to play a game but he didn't have his favourite ball. He asked his brother Henry for help. + +"Henry, can you lend me your ball so that I can play with it?" Will asked. + +"Yes sure," Henry said. He gave Will his ball and said, "I'll let you borrow it for the day." + +Will smiled and took the ball. He thanked Henry and ran off to play in the small gym. He had lots of fun with the ball and smiled when he thought of what a great brother Henry was. +Once upon a time there was a mommy who had two children. One child was called Andy and the other was called Mia. Both the kids loved to play together. + +Mia was wearing her favorite skirt one day. She was spinning and twirling and was having a really great time. Then, Andy saw the skirt and wanted to join in with the fun. He asked his mommy if he could have a twirl too. + +Momma smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes, of course you can have a twirl, Andy." + +But, when Andy put his hands on the skirt, he pulled too hard and it ripped. Mia was so sad and started to cry. Fortunately, Mommy had a plan. + +She said, "Now, now Mia. It's okay. We can still wear this skirt, by cutting it in two pieces. Andy can wear the top part and you can wear the bottom part." + +Andy felt a bit embarrassed and spoke up quietly, "I'm sorry, Mia. I was spoiled and didn't think before pulling on your skirt." + +Momma smiled and said, "It's okay Andy, mistakes happen. The important thing is to learn from them. This time, we can still part the skirt and make it work." + +Mia smiled and hugged Andy then. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to make mistakes, as long as we learn +John and Lila were playing in the park when John had an idea. + +John said, "Let's pretend that I'm the grumpy dad!" + +Lila disagreed. "No, I don't like that game," she said. + +John was embarrassed, so he changed his opinion. "Okay, let's play something else," he said. + +They both thought for a moment and then decided to play a fun game of tag. They ran around, laughing and having fun. + +When they were done, Lila said, "That was so much better than playing grumpy dad." + +John smiled. "You're right, it was much more fun," he said. + +The two friends agreed that they had a better idea and went on to play more fun games together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named James who loved to play outside. One day, James's parents wanted to take him to the park. So they packed a picnic basket and set off. + +Once they got to the park, James saw a huge muddy puddle that he wanted to jump in. His parents said no, but he wouldn't listen. So he jumped in, shoes and all! + +It was so satisfying to feel the mud between his toes that James laughed out loud. But his parents were not amused. "James, you're so naughty!" they said. "It's disgusting and you'll get in trouble if you keep doing that!" + +But James was too busy having fun. He started splashing around and yelled "Watch me! I'm a fish!" + +His parents weren't too thrilled. One of them said "James, if you don't stop this right now, you will have to go to your room and stay there for the rest of the day!" + +James let out a huge sigh, but he knew he had to listen. So he reluctantly stepped out of the muddy puddle and let his parents help him change into clean, dry clothes. In the end, everyone was happy. James had fun and his parents didn't have to worry about the mess he had made. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ellie. Ellie was only three years old and she loved to explore. One day, she decided to explore the world outside her treehouse. She ran and ran as fast as she could until she finally stopped at a giant tree. + +As she touched the tree she heard a gentle voice asking, “What does the spring bring?†Ellie didn’t know what the voice meant so she kept quiet. + +But then the voice said, “Answer my question and you will be rewarded.†Ellie thought hard and then answered, “The spring brings new life.†+ +The voice said, “You were right! Here, try this sour apple.†+ +Ellie was elated. She happily ate the sour apple. As she ate, she thought, “Answers can bring good things.†+ +The moral of the story is that answering questions can be rewarding. No matter how small the answer may seem, it is always important to answer every question with care. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Max and Jane. They were nice and loved to play together. One day, Max and Jane decided to mix some colored paints and create something new. + +Max said, "Let's make a picture!" But Jane said, "How can I help you?" + +Max replied, "You can find the bandage and put it into the mixture." +Max mixed the colors and Jane helped him. + +When the colors got mixed, it looked like a beautiful rainbow! They were so excited to see the rainbow they made. But then, something very bad happened. + +The bandage had not been taken out and it stuck in the paint. Max and Jane could not take it out. They begun to cry as they did not know what to do. + +But then they remembered that they had a brush. Max used it to remove the bandage from the mixture. + +Max and Jane were so happy that they hugged each other. They were relieved to see the nice rainbow again. + +The two friends enjoyed the rainbow and hugged each other for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle grandpa who loved to wrap presents. Each morning, he walked to the shop to buy colourful gift wrap, taking great care to make sure each present was perfectly wrapped. + +One day, grandpa was wrapping a special surprise when suddenly the room began to glow. Grandpa was so happy, he called out to his grandson. + +Grandson: "Why is it glowing, grandpa?" +Grandpa: "It's a special surprise! You'll see what it is very soon." + +Just then, the glow started to get brighter and brighter. Grandson began to get scared, but grandpa was gentle and comforted his grandson. He told his grandson not to worry, but to watch the glow and see what the surprise was. + +Slowly, the room began to fill with a warm light and as the two watched, they saw a beautiful rainbow appear in the sky. Grandson and grandpa gasped with excitement and joy. Grandpa explained that the gift wrap he had used was magical and it made the special surprise appear. + +Grandson and grandpa both beamed with happiness at the magical rainbow, feeling that their special moment had been made even more special by the gentle glow of the gift wrap. +Once upon a time, there was a family who lived in a small house. One day, the father asked the daughter if she wanted to go outside to play. The daughter was excited and said yes! + +As soon as they arrived in the garden, they saw something very strange. All around the garden, there were piles of dirt and sand. The father was confused and asked the daughter what had happened. + +The daughter smiled and said, "Someone must have buried a vase in the garden!" The father was surprised and asked where the vase was. The daughter pointed towards the center of the garden and said, "Right there!" + +The father and the daughter dug the area until they finally uncovered a vase that was very uncomfortable to touch. As soon as the vase was exposed, a bright light flashed around the garden. The father and the daughter then realized that something special was about to happen. +There was a girl named Sara. She was three years old and loved to play. + +One day, she went outside to the playground. She saw a big slide. She was excited, so she shouted "I am ready to slide!" + +Sara's mom asked, "Are you sure you're ready?" + +Sara answered, "Yes, I'm ready to slide!" She ran up to the slide, climbed up, and then she slid down with a big smile. + +After she finished sliding, she looked around. Sara saw an even bigger place. It was the biggest slide she had ever seen. She yelled, "I want to slide there!" She quickly ran over to the big slide and she was ready again. Sara slid down the big slide and it was more fun than ever. + +When she finished, she said "Let's go again!" +Once upon a time, there was a wild harbor. It was home to lots of animals who were all friends. Every day, the harbor burst with life and energy—so much that one could even hear the sound of blooming surrounds it. + +One day, a very young dolphin named Willow was playing in the harbor. She was having lots of fun as she swam to and fro, exploring all the wonderful sights and sounds. She then saw a big blue flower growing from the ocean floor, blooming brightly. + +Willow was very curious and excited. She loved seeing the flower bloom. She wanted to get closer, but was a bit fearful of all the unknown things around the harbor. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. + +"It's okay, Willow. Come on to shore and I'll show you who I am," said the voice. + +Willow swam to shore and saw a kind, old sea turtle. He had been there all along, watching over the harbor and its inhabitants. + +The turtle looked at Willow and said, "It's beautiful, isn't it? This lovely little flower is blooming in the wild harbor—it's so special. I'd like you to look after it, if you want to." + +Willow smiled and nodded. She knew it was her special job now to take care of the flower and look after the harbor. Every day, she swam around the +"Mommy, can we go outside?" asked Jack. + +"Yes, of course," said Mommy. She and Jack went into the backyard. It had a thin fence around it. + +Mommy pointed up to the sky. "Do you know what that is, Jack?" she asked. + +"No," said Jack. + +"That's a bird!" said Mommy. "Look how its wings flap in the air." + +Jack watched the bird as it flew. Mommy taught him about the bird's roar - it went "tweet tweet!". Then Mommy began to teach him about other birds that flew in the sky. Jack listened carefully. + +"Let's go play before it gets dark," said Mommy. Jack and Mommy had lots of fun in the backyard until it was time to go inside. + +That day, Jack learned a lot. He learned about birds and he had fun too. +Once there was a chubby little girl named Mia. She was very happy living in her home with her family. + +One day, Mia's family was walking on the beach and Mia found a starfish. "Can I keep it?" Mia asked. + +But her family said no. "It’s not ours," they said. "It belongs in the ocean. It needs to stay here so it can believe." + +Mia was sad. She wanted to keep the starfish, but she didn't want it to be unhappy. So she tucked it in the sand and said goodbye. + +Mia walked back home feeling sad. But then she heard a voice coming from the ocean. + +It was the starfish! It said, "Thank you, Mia, for believing in me and helping me get back home. You are so kind and brave!" + +Mia smiled and waved as she watched the starfish swim away. Soon, she felt happy again and she knew that her family was right. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old. + +One day, Lucy was playing outside when it started to rain. She felt scared and ran to her mummy. + +"Mummy, it's raining!" Lucy said. + +Mummy grabbed Lucy's watch and said, "Let's go inside now, Lucy." + +Mummy and Lucy went inside the house. They saw light coming through the windows. + +"Look Lucy!" said Mummy, "The rain is making the sky light and bright!" + +Lucy smiled and the two of them watched the rain together. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers. Big Brother was very creative and loved to draw pictures. Little Brother, who was three years old, was very curious and excited to see what Big Brother was drawing. + +"Can I see it?" Little Brother asked. + +"Sure," Big Brother answered, "but you have to share your cell with me!" + +Little Brother happily ran to get his cell while Big Brother finished drawing his picture. He put it in the cell, so Little Brother wouldn't accidentally look at it before it was complete. + +When Little Brother came back, he shared his cell with Big Brother. Big Brother took out the picture and Little Brother gasped. It was a beautiful drawing of both of them sharing their cells! + +Little Brother learned a valuable lesson about how to be creative with someone else, and he and Big Brother shared their cells together every day. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Mia. Mia was very good and she liked to help others. One day, Mia met an old man in the forest. + +The old man was very kind to Mia and told her he needed help. He asked Mia to bring him some poison. + +Mia was scared, but the old man said it was ok. He told her the poison was to help someone, so she agreed to help. + +The old man was very thankful. He said to Mia, “Always remember: not all things you are told are good. Make sure to think before you do something, even if it’s something to help someone.†+ +Mia was so glad she had listened to the old man, because she realized she could have done something bad. She thanked the old man and headed home, feeling even better and more grateful for being so good. +One day, Joe and his mom were out walking. Joe wanted to join the other kids playing in the park nearby. His mom opened her purse, pulled out her wallet and gave him five dollars to buy a treat. + +Joe took the money and ran off to the park. On the way, he saw an old man sleeping on the street. He had a filthy wallet lying next to him. + +"Do you want my money to buy food?" asked Joe to the man. + +The man opened his eyes and smiled. "No thank you, little one. I'm okay. You can keep it." + +Joe was so happy! He put the money in his wallet and ran off to the park to join his friends. From then on, he kept the man's filthy wallet in his dresser as a reminder to be kind to those in need. +Once upon a time, there was a goat named Tom. Tom was a very mild goat, always following the rules. Every day, he went to the nearby pond to splash and have some fun. + +One day, Tom's friends came over to play. "Let's all jump in the pond and splash around," said one of them. So they all took turns jumping into the pond, making huge splashes. + +Tom just watched and smiled. He was too mild to jump in. But then something special happened. + +Tom's friend said, "You can splash in the pond too Tom!" Tom smiled and did just that. He made the biggest and most fun splash of them all. + +Everyone laughed and had a great time. Tom was so happy that he finally got to splash with his friends. The end. +Once there was a little girl, Mary. Mary was deaf, which made all kinds of everyday things like talking and hearing music very difficult. Mary's parents were worried and wanted to help her, so they took her to see a doctor. The doctor told them that Mary needed an operation to help her hear. + +Mary's parents were very excited, and decided to tell Mary about the operation. When she heard this, Mary was scared, and she started to cry. Her mother, who was very kind and gentle, said, "It will be ok, Mary. We will help you get better." + +Mary was still scared, but she nodded to show that she agreed to the operation. A few weeks later, Mary had her operation and it was a success! Mary was very happy, because afterwards she could hear things that she hadn't heard before. + +The first thing Mary heard was her father shouting in happiness! Then, Mary heard her mother slapping her joyfully on the back. Mary smiled a big smile, and she was never afraid to speak again. +Once upon a time, there was a little pig named Max. He was very happy, because it was his birthday. Today, Max's mommy had given him a special present - a jar with a lot of sand inside. + +Max looked inside the jar and asked his mommy, "What do I do with this?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Well, Max, you have to fill it up. But it won't be easy, it will be very hard! You have to work really hard to fill up the entire jar with sand." + +Max was a bit hesitant, but decided to start filling up the jar. When he was done, his jar was completely full! Max was so proud of himself, he had worked very hard. + +Mommy smiled again, and said, "Max, I'm so proud of you! When you work hard, even difficult tasks become possible." + +Max was glad he had listened to his mommy and worked hard. From that day on, he always remembered to work hard and fill up whatever task he was given. +Mommy was so excited. She had a beautiful dress that she needed to finish. On her dress there was one ugly button that had to be put on. She searched everywhere in the house but she couldn't find it. + +Mommy asked, "Where is the button?" + +The little girl didn't know. She looked in her toy box, but the button was not there. + +Mommy was getting frustrated. She grabbed her daughter and put her in the closet. She said, "You stay here until you find the button!†+ +The little girl was scared. She looked and looked, but the button was nowhere to be found. She was starting to cry. + +Suddenly, she noticed a thread hanging from the closet door. She grabbed it and pulled it. It was the ugly button! She was very happy. + +She shouted out "Mommy, I found it!" + +But Mommy did not answer. + +The little girl was very sad. She pulled the thread and the button broke. Mommy was so angry that she didn't let the little girl out of the closet until morning. + +The end +Once upon a time, there was a small mountain. He loved to explore the valley below him. One day, while he was walking down the valley, he spotted something wrong. There was a big crack in the ground! He was very sorry that the ground was broken. + +He decided to fix it, so he gathered some rocks from near the mountain. He put the rocks around the crack and tried to patch it up. After a few minutes, he had fixed the ground. He was so proud of his work! + +The mountain thought it was time for a break. He lay down in the valley and took a nap. Just then, he heard a voice. It was coming from a little girl. + +"Excuse me," she said. "I'm sorry, but I have to ask you something. Did you fix the ground? It was broken before!" + +The mountain smiled and said, "Yes, I did. I'm sorry the ground was broken. I'm happy it's fixed now!" The little girl smiled back and thanked the mountain. Then she ran off, happy that the ground was no longer broken. +Once upon a time there was an elderly lady walking through a garden. Suddenly she spotted a big worm on the path. She panicked and bent down to look closer. + +"What's that?" The elderly lady asked cautiously. + +The worm wriggled in surprise and then hurriedly wriggled away. + +The elderly lady laughed. "That was a worm!" she exclaimed. + +The elderly lady continued her walk, feeling more at ease. Then, she spotted another worm, but this time it was much bigger. She paniched again, wondering what she should do. + +The worm raised its head and blinked its eyes. "Don't panic!" it said in a friendly voice. + +The elderly lady smiled, feeling much calmer. Then, the worm showed her how the garden was full of tiny little worms everywhere. She was amazed and thanked the big worm for teaching her not to panic. + +Together, they finished their walk around the garden, enjoying the sunshine and the worms. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess called Daisy. Daisy had smooth and shiny hair. One day, she asked her mom for some makeup. + +“Okay, Daisy,†said her mom. “But only if you are careful.†+ +Daisy was so excited. She carefully opened the makeup and put it on. + +When she was done, Daisy’s mom looked at her and smiled. + +“You look so pretty!†her mom said. + +Just then, Daisy’s father came in. “What do you have there?†he asked. + +Daisy answered, “I put on some makeup. Do you like it?†+ +Her father smiled. “Yes, you look great!†he said. + +Daisy was so happy. She smiled and thanked her mom and dad. Then she went out to play with her friends, feeling smooth and beautiful. +Dolly had a long, amazing computer. She was so proud of it, she wanted to show it to everyone. She started to tell everyone that the computer was hers, but it wasn't true. + +She was lying, but she realised it was wrong and that lying is never a good thing to do. She felt so bad, she wanted to make it right. + +She went to everyone and admitted it. To everyone's surprise, she wanted to give away her computer, as a way of making it up to them. + +This taught Dolly an important lesson: lying is not a good thing and it's better to be honest and tell the truth, as it can often be difficult and uncomfortable. But it's never too late to make it right! +Once upon a time there was an ancient man named Joe. He owned a very special box. Every morning, Joe would pack the box with crackers and go on a long adventure. + +One morning, Joe met a little girl named Lucy. He asked Lucy where she was going and she replied, "I'm going on my own adventure, but I'm scared!" + +Joe smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll show you how to stay safe, and carry a few of my crackers too!" + +Lucy nodded and followed Joe. He showed her how to pack the box with crackers so she had something to snack on during her adventure. + +The day went on and the two made it to the end of their adventure. They both turned around to go home, when Lucy noticed a hidden door behind some ancient rocks! Joe had been there before and knew what was inside - a secret cave full of gold! + +Lucy gasped in amazement. She reached into her pack and found the crackers Joe had given her earlier. It was then that she realized that Joe had known the cave was there all along! + +Joe smiled as he realized Lucy had learned her lesson. He said, "Always pack your crackers when you go on an adventure - they can make all the difference!" +John woke up one morning and looked out his window. He saw something strange - the sky was a grey colour and the town was very quiet and still. He started to get a bit scared. + +John's mum noticed that he was looking a bit worried and asked him what was wrong. He told her that he thought something was going on in the town and he felt a bit fearful. + +His mum decided to take him outside to investigate and as soon as they stepped out of the house, they heard a lot of crying. John was now really scared and started to weep. + +John's mum went closer to find out what the noise was and discovered that all the people in the town were crying because they had lost their homes and their jobs due to a big flood that had happened during the night. + +John was so sad to see everyone in the town so upset and he started to weep even more. + +John's mum comforted him and hugged him tightly while she told him that they were going to help the people in the town. From then on, John was no longer fearful, but instead hopeful that together they could help the town. +Once upon a time there was a bossy dinosaur. He always wanted to be in charge and always had something to say. One day, he saw a group of other dinosaurs and he decided to go over and talk to them. + +The dinosaur said, "Hi everyone! I'm a bossy dinosaur, and I want to talk to you all!" The other dinosaurs were surprised to hear him talking and they didn't know what to say. + +The bossy dinosaur said, "Let's play a game! It's called 'Bossy creatures.'" All the other dinosaurs agreed and they started playing. They took turns being the bossy creature and had lots of fun! + +After a while, the dinosaurs said their goodbyes and went their separate ways. The bossy dinosaur was pleased because he had shown them who was boss. He went off to find some more friends to talk to. +One day, George was walking through the forest. He saw an unusual animal and was amazed. He had never seen a creature like it before! He squinted his eyes and it was a rhinoceros! George was patient and waited for the rhinoceros to get closer. Suddenly, the rhinoceros stepped on a branch and fell down. George was surprised but he remained patient and calm. He slowly walked towards the fallen rhinoceros. When he was close enough, he reached out and stroked its back. The rhinoceros slowly lifted its head and stood up. George smiled and patted its thick skin before walking away. He was happy that he was patient and brave enough to help the rhinoceros. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl who was very brave and daring. She loved to explore and often went on adventurous journeys. One day, she decided to go to the forest. + +She was so excited to go and asked her mom for permission. Her mom told her she could go, but that she should be careful. The little girl happily agreed and ventured to the forest. + +After she had been walking for a while, she came across a skeleton near a waterfall. Immediately, she was filled with curiosity and wondered why the skeleton was all alone. She began to feel helpless and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a wise old owl flew out from behind the skeleton and asked the little girl why she was so scared. The owl said "it's ok, friends are allowed here." The little girl was so relieved to hear these words and smiled. She thanked the owl and bid it goodbye as she continued on her journey. + +The moral of the story is that being brave and facing your fears can help you to discover wonderful new things! +One winter day, Ali and her mom walked across the cold and icy street. Ali looked around and saw lots of snow on the ground. Suddenly, Ali saw a tiny bird, lost and alone. + +Ali's mom told her to kneel down and offer help. Ali kneeled and stretched out her hand with a few crumbs of bread in them. The bird cautiously flew down and welcomed the tiny snack. + +The bird quickly ate the food and Ali said: “Welcome, little one. Now you don’t need to be alone.†+ +The bird looked at Ali with its beady eyes and chirped in thanks before spreading its wings and flying off into the icy sky. Ali smiled and waved goodbye as the bird disappeared into the distance. +Bobby was helping his mom at work. She was always so busy and Bobby wanted to do something to help. Today, she asked Bobby to sack the filthy potatoes into bags. Bobby was excited. + +He took a bag and started to scoop the potatoes. The potato skins were covered in dirt and Bobby could see lots of little bugs on some of them. But Bobby loved the work and he enjoyed filling the bag with potatoes. + +Bobby’s mom was pleased with how hard he worked. She gave him a hug and they took the bag of potatoes to the market to sell. + +They made a lot of money and Bobby was proud he had been able to help his mom. He went to bed happy that night, dreaming of sacks of filthy potatoes. +Once upon a time there was a busy prince. He was always very busy doing his royal duties but sometimes he liked to take a break. + +One day, he decided to take a walk in the castle gardens. He saw a pond with some fallen leaves and he thought that it looked a bit messy. So he decided to do some cleaning. + +He grabbed a big basket and started to pick up the leaves. As he was cleaning, he heard a voice behind him. + +"What are you doing, Prince?" asked the voice. + +The Prince turned around and saw a little girl smiling at him. + +"I am cleaning the pond," he said to the little girl. + +The little girl smiled and said, "That is really nice of you! I think the pond looks much better now." + +The Prince smiled back and continued to clean until the pond was sparkling. The little girl thanked the Prince for cleaning the pond, and together they walked back to the castle. +Tom and Mary were best friends. They were always curious about what was happening in their town and wanted to explore everywhere. One day, the two friends decided to take their bikes for a ride. +Tom exclaimed, “We need wheels!†+Mary replied, “Yes we do! Let’s get them now.†+ +So the two friends went to the store and found the perfect wheels. They were big and shiny, just what they needed! They put the wheels on their bikes and started to ride. They went further and further, discovering new places and having lots of fun. + +At the end of the day, Tom and Mary were both very happy with their new wheels. They had the best adventure and were even more curious to find out what else their town had to offer. +Jim was so excited for his first bus ride. He was dressed in his fancy yellow coat that mom made for him and he was ready to go. On the bus the driver, Mr. Bill, smiled at Jim and asked, “Where are you headed, young man?†Jim eagerly replied, “To the zoo!†+ +The bus journey began and Mr. Bill played some soothing music to keep Jim calm. But as the bus went faster, Jim started to feel unease and he urged Mr. Bill to slow down. But Mr. Bill wouldn’t listen and continued to drive fast. Jim felt scared and looked out the window with big, sad eyes. + +Suddenly, there was a loud bang and the bus screeched to a stop. The front of the bus had crashed into a tree! Jim was unharmed, but very afraid. Mr. Bill felt sorry for Jim and promised to take him to the zoo safely. He slowed the bus and drove very carefully. + +Finally, the bus arrived at the zoo. Jim and Mr. Bill shook hands and said goodbye. Jim smiled and thanked Mr. Bill for bringing him safely. Jim wished Mr. Bill goodbye and went into the zoo, eager to explore all the incredible wonders there. +Once there was a little boy named Tim. He really wanted to be like his big brother, Jeff. Jeff was always smart and helpful, so Tim was determined to be the same. + +One day, Tim asked his mother, "What can I do to serve like Jeff?" His mother smiled and said, "Tim, look up in the sky. Do you see the planes?" + +Tim looked up, but the sky was empty. He asked, "What about them, Mama?" + +His mother explained, "They are symbols of service. People who serve often travel far away and never get a chance to come back home. But that doesn't stop them. They still do what they can to help others." + +Tim was determined to be like those people. He started to do little things around the house, like cleaning up his own messes and folding the laundry. + +His mother was proud. She said to him, "You have found a way to serve without ever leaving home. You have become like a symbol of service, just like those planes in the sky." + +Tim smiled and hugged his mother. He knew he had found a way to serve like Jeff, and he would continue to use his little acts of kindness to help others. +Mum and Dad were in their bedroom, looking out the window at the beautiful sunrise. + +"Isn't it beautiful?" Dad asked. + +Mum nodded. "It's so rare to get such a pretty sunrise," she said. + +Just then, Max came into the room wearing his new outfit. He was wearing a bright red shirt and yellow shorts. "Look at me!" said Max. + +Dad laughed. "You look really nice!" he said. + +Mum smiled. "Yes, I love your outfit!" she said. + +Max beamed with happiness. He felt really proud that his parents liked the way he was wearing his clothes. He twirled around, showing off his outfit. + +Max looked out the window at the sunrise again. He was glad he was able to witness such a beautiful, rare sight. +"Look!" said Sarah, pointing at the expensive necklace. She had just gotten it for her third birthday. Her eyes sparkled as she admired it around her neck. + +"It's beautiful," said her Dad. + +Sarah smiled and nodded. "I love it," she said, starting to giggle. + +Her Dad winked at her and said, "Let's put it away for safekeeping." He put his hand on her shoulder as he took it off. + +"But I want to wear it," Sarah said, her bottom lip starting to stick out. + +Her Dad laughed and said, "It's very nice, but it's a bit too expensive to wear every day. We want to make sure it stays safe, okay?" + +Sarah nodded and blinked, understanding. She put the necklace in the box, then smiled at her Dad. "Thank you," she said. + +Her dad hugged her and said, "You're welcome. Let's go play now." + +Sarah beamed and skipped away, already planning what she would do with Dad. +Bella was a very gifted 3-year-old. One day, Bella wanted to join the big kids' games. She ran up to them and exclaimed, “Let me join! Let me join!†+ +The big kids laughed. “Sorry, Bella, you can’t join! You’re too little!†+ +Bella didn’t want to give up. She put her hands on her head and thought hard, and then she had an idea. + +She ran off, and soon came back holding a toy. “Look! I can be a robot!†+ +The big kids were amazed. “Wow, Bella! You’re so gifted!†+ +So the big kids let her join the game. She played like a robot and had a lot of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. + +One day, Amy was walking through a field when she found a shiny, gold purse lying on the ground. She was so glad to find it. She picked it up and opened it curiously. Inside there were two gold coins. + +Amy couldn't believe it! She was so excited. She ran home to show her mother. + +After seeing the coins, her mother said, "Amy, that is not your purse. You must lay it back where you found it." + +Amy did as she was told. She put the purse back in the grass, but she couldn't help feeling glad that she found it. She ran to the playground to play with her friends. +Once upon a time there were two friends: Mary and Jen. Mary invited Jen over to her house to play. Jen was so excited! She raced over to Mary's house and they had so much fun. + +Mary suggested they play Hide and Seek. Jen loved the idea and eagerly agreed. Soon they were both hiding behind the desk. + +But when Jen didn't appear after a while, Mary started to get anxious. She yelled out Jen's name again and again, but there was no reply. + +Eventually, Mary found Jen in a corner under the desk. Jen was very quiet and looked sad. When asked what was wrong, Jen started crying. She said she had been feeling lonely and invited a spider under the desk to play with her. + +Unfortunately, Mary and Jen were never able to play together again after that day. Mary was still anxious about spiders and never got the courage to invite Jen over again. +Little Lucy was a chubby and happy girl. She always had a big smile on her face. One day, she was playing outside when she heard clapping. She looked around to see where it was coming from and spotted a bird. Its wings were moving very quickly and its beak was open. Lucy clapped her hands. "Look at me," said the bird. Lucy clapped her hands even more. She was so happy. The bird flew closer to her and said, "Let me sit on your arm." Lucy smiled. She lifted up her arm and the bird landed on it. Lucy could feel its little feet tickling her skin. She started to giggle and the bird flapped its wings. She moved her arm around and the bird kept clapping its wings. It was so much fun. After playing for a while, the bird flew away. Lucy waved goodbye with her chubby arm and the bird flew off into the sky. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was three years old and very intelligent. She loved to look in the mirror. + +One day, Jane saw a beautiful butterfly in the mirror. She was so excited she ran to her Dad and said "Look Daddy, I can see a butterfly in the mirror!" + +Her Dad smiled and said "That's wonderful, Jane. It's amazing what you can see in a mirror!" Jane couldn't stop smiling. + +Jane gazed into the mirror again, and this time she could see her reflection. She was so proud of herself. She said to the reflection, "I'm so intelligent!" + +Her Dad heard her and said, "Yes, Jane, you are very intelligent." Jane smiled and said, "Thank you Daddy." +Once upon a time, there was a very attractive parade. Everyone wanted to be part of it. They each took out their most special items in order to make the parade look even better. One person made a big balloon. Another person made some colorful flags. Everyone was so happy when the parade was finished. + +After the parade was over, everyone clapped their hands. They all enjoyed the parade they had made. They laughed and smiled as they watched the parade walk by. Everyone cheered and they felt so proud of what they had made together. It was a beautiful parade. + +In the moments after the parade ended, everyone looked so happy. The sun shone down on the parade and it made it look even more attractive. It was a good day for the parade and everyone was so proud of what they had made. +Susie and Max were playing together in the park. They were having lots of fun! Max was running around the park with his toy car. Susie was laughing and following behind him. + +Eventually Max found a big tree. He stopped and shouted "look!". Susie ran over. "What is it?" she said. + +Max pointed to the tree and said "I see a yummy snack!" They both looked up at the tree and they saw a bird's nest. Inside the nest was a big, juicy apple. Max jumped up and shouted "I'm gonna get it!" + +He grabbed on the tree trunk with his hands and he tried to pull himself up. But his legs weren't long enough. He started to cry. + +Susie strutted over and said "Don't worry Max. I'll get it for you". She stepped back and then she ran and jumped. Her little legs were so strong that she was able to grab the apple and pull it off the tree. + +Max smiled and said "Thank you Susie!" He took the apple and said "It looks yummy!" They both went and sat on the grass and started to eat the apple. It was the best snack ever! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Beth. She was three years old, and very excited to wake up. As soon as she heard the high-pitched sound of the alarm, Beth jumped out of bed. + +Beth went to her bedroom window and looked out. She saw the sun was shining. Beth clapped her hands and said, "Today is going to be a great day!" + +Beth heard someone knocking on the door. She raced to the door and opened it. Her mom was there and she said, "Good morning, Beth. What is your name?" + +Beth smiled and said, "My name is Beth." Her mom laughed and said, "That's right. Now, what do you want to do today?" + +Beth thought for a moment, then said, "Let's go to the park and swing high on the swings!" Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a lot of fun. Let's go!" + +And so Beth and her mom went to the park, where they played and had lots of fun. And every time the alarm rang, Beth smiled. Because she knew that meant it was time for a new adventure. + +THE +Once upon a time there was a small child. His name was Jack. Jack was very curious and wanted to explore the world. + +One day, Jack wanted to lend something from his neighbor. He asked his mother if it was okay to do it and she said yes. So Jack happily knocked on his neighbor's door and asked if he could lend their toy. The neighbor said yes and Jack was so pleased. + +But the next day, Jack was embarrassed. He realized that he had not taken good care of the toy and it was now broken. He returned the toy and told his neighbor how sorry he was. Sadly, his neighbor got very angry and told him he was not allowed to borrow anything again. + +Jack learned a lesson that day: always take good care of the things that he lends. He was very ashamed and promised himself to never forget this important lesson. +One day, a little girl was walking through the countryside. It was a beautiful day, and the sun was shining brightly. + +As she walked, the little girl heard something. She stopped to listen and heard an animal making a noise. She looked around and saw a stable with a beautiful black horse in it. The horse was very charming! + +The little girl went to the stable and said hello to the horse. Then she took a step back and smiled as the horse came near. The little girl started to count. She counted very slowly, one-by-one as the horse came closer and closer. + +When the little girl had finished counting, the horse was standing right next to her. She reached up and stroked the horse’s mane, and then hugged it. The horse seemed to like this, and the little girl felt so happy! + +The horse and the little girl said goodbye, and then the little girl continued on her way. She knew that the charming horse would be safe in the stable and she couldn’t wait to come back and visit him again. +Joey was walking in the park when he stumbled upon something rare. It was a card! He was so excited and knew he had to win it. He asked his mom to help him. + +"Mom," said Joey, "I found a rare card and I want to win it!" + +"Well, Joey," his mom said. "Let's see what we can do. Maybe if you try really hard, you can win it!" + +So Joey tried his best. He jumped and shouted and hugged his mom. Finally, he won the rare card. Joey was so happy and hugged his mom again. He had something special now and was proud of himself. + +"That was a great job, Joey," his mom said smiling. +Once upon a time, there were two friends: Bob and Sasha. Bob was a wise monkey, and Sasha was a silly rabbit. They were walking in the forest together. + +Suddenly, the wise monkey stopped. He saw a big, yellow banana in front of him. Bob wanted to have it, so he reached over to take it. + +"Wait!" Sasha said. "That's not yours. You can't just take it!" + +Bob thought for a moment. Then he said, "I know. We could make a game out of it. We'll take turns passing it back and forth. Whoever passes it three times can have the banana." + +Sasha agreed. They both took turns passing it back and forth until Bob had passed it three times. + +Bob smiled proudly. He was the wise monkey that won the game. He was so happy that he ate the banana right away! +Once upon a time there was a wide stage in a big room. On the stage was a big book, and everyone was looking at it. + +One of the adults said, "Let's read the book together!" All the adults and children started to laugh because it sounded like fun. + +The biggest kid stood up on the stage and said, "I want to read it first!" Everybody clapped and smiled. He sat down and opened the book. + +The little three year old watched in amazement. He thought, "I wish I could read too!" + +That night, the adult said, "Tonight, the three year old can read the book with us." At first the little boy was scared, but then he was excited and he said, "I'm ready to read the book!" + +Everyone gathered around the wide stage and listened to the little boy read the book. His little voice brought smiles to the adults' and children's faces. When he finished, everyone clapped and cheered. + +From that day on, the little three year old was proud of himself and excited to read. He looked forward to reading every night! +Once upon a time, there was a mighty inchworm named Bob. He lived in a bright, sunny garden and loved to help the plants grow. + +One day, Bob was inch-crawling around near a large tree. Suddenly, he heard a quiet voice. + +"Hello? Is anyone there?" + +Bob looked around, but there was no one in sight. He inch-crawled closer to the tree and noticed a tiny ladybug. + +"Hello, little ladybug," said Bob. + +"Oh! Hi there! My name is Lily," said the ladybug. + +Lily and Bob became friends quickly and began talking about all the interesting things in the garden. Lily asked Bob about the kind of work he does, and Bob proudly showed her how he helps the plants grow. + +"That's so cool," said Lily. + +At the end of their visit, Lily leaned in close and gave Bob a gentle kiss. + +"Thank you for being my friend," said Lily with a smile. + +"Thank you for being my friend, too," said Bob. + +And with that, Lily and Bob parted ways— both feeling a little bigger and a lot more mighty. +One day, Mary and John were playing together in the park. Mary was flying a big, jolly kite, while John was running around chasing it. The kite was bright and colourful and everyone who saw it was smiling. + +But then, all of a sudden, the wind changed and the kite flew up into the sky, too high for them to reach it. Mary and John looked at each other and started to weep. + +"It's gone forever," said John, holding back his tears. +Mary tried to stay strong, but she was too sad and started to cry. +"It was the most jolly kite I had ever seen," she said, wiping away her tears. + +Sadly, the kite was lost forever in the sky and Mary and John never saw it again. They left the park that day feeling very sad and upset. +Thomas and Tony were the best of friends and they always liked to play together. One day, Thomas decided he wanted to learn the most powerful magic trick. So, he asked Tony if he knew how to do it. Tony said he didn't know, but he knew of someone who could teach him. + +So, with permission from their parents, they both grabbed their coats and headed to a mysterious building down the street. When they entered, they saw a tall wizard with a pointy hat and a long beard. He welcomed them and asked them why they were there. + +Thomas stepped forward and said, "I want to learn the most powerful magic trick." The wizard smiled and said, "I can teach it to you, if you want." Thomas grinned and said, "Yes, please teach me!" + +The wizard then showed Thomas a powerful trick that amazed him. He and Tony clapped, and thanked the wizard for his help. Happy and thankful, the two friends left with a smile on their faces. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bob and Sue. Bob was always busy, doing lots of fun things. Sue was very lazy; she wanted to do nothing. + +One day, Bob found some ink on the ground. He thought it could be fun to split it and make some shapes. Bob and Sue agreed to split the ink and make something fun. + +Bob worked very hard to carefully split the ink but Sue was just too lazy and she quickly made her shapes without care. + +When they finished, Bob saw how beautiful his shapes were. Sue was excited too, but her shapes were all a mess! + +Bob realised that it was important to always try your best, even when you're busy. He turned to Sue and said, "we should always work hard to make the best of things". Sue agreed and they both went away happy! + +The moral of this story is to always do your best, even if you're busy. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was very adventurous and always looking for new things to do. + +One day, Jack was watching cartoons on his favorite TV show. He was laughing so much that his mom could hear it from the kitchen. + +"Jack!" she said, "It's time to go play outside. It's a lovely day and you need to get some fresh air!" + +But Jack was having too much fun watching cartoons. "No Mommy, I want to keep watching cartoons!" he said. + +His mom said, "No, Jack, no more cartoons today. Go outside and get some exercise, it will be fun!" + +Jack was sad, he wanted to keep watching cartoons. He pouted, but eventually he gave in and said, "Okay, Mommy." + +He went outside and started running around in the yard. He was having a lot of fun, even though it wasn't as fun as cartoons. + +He soon forgot all about cartoons and started exploring around the yard, looking for bugs and playing tag with the other kids. + +Jack had an adventurous afternoon, and he was so happy that he had gone outside to play. He even laughed as he remembered the cartoons he had been watching earlier. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Whenever she could, Lucy liked to collect pretty rocks from the beach. + +One day, she collected some rocks from the beach and brought them home. As she placed them in a container, she heard a strange noise coming from outside. She went to the window and looked out. + +The window was open and in the street, she saw a big truck with a big horn. Lucy jumped back in surprise. She felt uncomfortable because it was so quiet before, but now it was so loud! + +"Let's close the window and have some quiet time," said Lucy's mom. Lucy was happy and they closed the window. + +Now, Lucy had some peaceful and quiet time to sit and look at her collection of rocks. +Once upon a time there was a furry black cat called Susie. Susie was always very happy, except sometimes she worried. Susie's best friend was a magpie called Kit. Kit was always very kind to Susie and always made her feel better. + +One day Susie was very worried. She couldn't figure out why she was so unhappy. She asked Kit if he could help her. Kit flew up high, higher than both of them had ever been before. He said, "There is so much magic in the world, Susie, sometimes you just have to look up and search for it. Just imagine it and you will find it!" + +So Susie looked up, and sure enough, she saw strings of sparkly magic twirling and swirling high up in the sky. Seeing them made her happy and she realised that life is full of magic, and that if you look up, you will find it and it will make your worries disappear! + +The moral of the story is that worries will always be a part of life and they are nothing to be scared of. Magic is all around us and if we look up and search for it, we will find it and it will make our worries disappear. +Bob was so excited. He was going to the park to go on the board for the first time. He was only three years old, but he was determined to try it. + +When he got to the park, he ran to the board and was ready to go! His mom stopped him and said, "Wait! You have to put on a helmet." Bob looked a bit disappointed, but he listened to his mom and put on the helmet. + +Mom said, "Now, sit on the board, and put one foot here and one foot here." Bob did as he was told and sat on the board. He was so excited! + +He giggled, closed his eyes and shouted: "I'm ready!" Mom smiled and said, "Okay, have fun!" + +Bob pushed off the ground and felt the wind on his face. He had never felt so happy and free. +One day, Jack saw a surfboard on the beach. He was very excited! He ran over to it and asked his mom if he could use it. Mama said: "Yes, but you must be careful and trust me." + +Jack grabbed the surfboard and headed for the ocean. He pushed off the shore and started paddling. The ocean was calm and still blue. He felt so free, like he could go on forever. + +But then, something strange happened. A big wave suddenly came up out of the water. It was much bigger than any other wave he had ever seen! Jack was scared and started to paddle quickly. + +But it was too late. The wave swept him up and he crashed into the water. Jack got very wet and the surfboard was dull. + +Jack realized that he should have trusted his mom. Had he not been too eager, he would have waited until it was safe to surf. He learned to trust her, and the next time he went surfing, he had a much better time. +Once upon a time, there lived a graceful girl. Everywhere she went, she was loved and admired. People said she had the kindest heart and the most beautiful smile. + +One day, she had to go to the doctor. She was very worried, because she did not like taking medicine. But her mom told her that she must take it for her to get better. + +At the doctor's office, the girl's mom asked, "Do you have medicine for my daughter?" + +The doctor nodded and handed the girl a glass of medicine. The girl looked at it, not wanting to drink it. + +Her mom pleaded, "Please take the medicine; it will make you better." + +The girl grudgingly agreed, but just before she took a sip, her mom noticed something was wrong. Unfortunately, it was too late. The medicine was poison and the girl was gone. + +The people in town were very sad. They had lost their graceful girl. +One day, a young boy named Jack went to the park to play. He saw a vine that had lots of beautiful purple flowers hanging low over the grass. + +Jack wanted to reach out and touch the flowers, so he hopped up on the vine and started to lay down on it. But suddenly, he felt something sharp and it hurt his back! + +He cried out in pain and his mom came running. She asked him what happened, and Jack told her about the vine. + +Mom said, "That's why you must always be careful. You never know what can be hiding under something that looks nice." + +Jack learned a valuable lesson that day. He knew from then on, that he should always pay attention to where he was stepping and to think before he acted. +Once upon a time there was a poor girl named Alice. She had four legs and wanted to count them because counting was her favorite thing to do. + +Alice tried to count her legs but could only get to two. She was very frustrated and asked her mom for help. + +"Mom, can you help me count my legs," Alice asked. + +Her mom smiled and nodded. "Yes, honey, let's count your legs together," she said. + +Alice and her mom counted 1, 2, 3 and then 4. Alice was so happy that she could now number her legs. + +The end. +One day, Jacob and his dad were walking on the farm, looking for sunflowers. + +"Dad, why are we looking for sunflowers?" Jacob asked, as he skipped across the grass. + +"We're looking for the most beautiful sunflower, for Mom's special birthday present," his dad said with a smile. + +The pair searched until the sun was almost setting, but unfortunately they could not find the perfect sunflower. + +"Oh well," Dad said, "We will have to come back tomorrow and keep looking." + +The next day, Jacob and his dad returned to the farm. Jacob was sure he could spot the perfect sunflower. Sure enough, a sunflower in the corner of the field caught his eye. It was tall, bright, and orange. Jacob and his dad picked it, and carried it home. + +"Wow, Mom! Look what Dad and I found. Isn't it lovely?" Jacob asked, excitedly. + +Mom was truly amazed. She thanked them, and kissed Jacob and his dad on the cheek. + +"It's the most beautiful flower. And you even made a sunflower soup with it. It was really tasty," Mom added, before they were all called to the table. + +Jacob and his dad smiled at each other, pleased they found the perfect sunflower. They knew that even though the sunflower was used for soup, it was still a special +Once upon a time, two best friends were talking about the upcoming holiday. + +"What are we going to do for the holiday?" asked Sally. +"I heard about a mysterious place we can go to," replied Ben. +"Where is it?" asked Sally. +"It's far away, but it will restore our spirits," Ben said. + +They started packing and soon they were on their way. They journeyed for days and eventually, they arrived at the mysterious location. + +Sally looked around in amazement. "This place is so beautiful!" she exclaimed. +Ben smiled. "Let's explore and find out how it will restore us," he said. + +And that is what they did. +The mysterious place restored them with its beauty and they had an unforgettable holiday. +Once upon a time, there was a small rabbit who lived in a forest glade. He was very gentle and harmless, and he enjoyed hopping around, exploring the forest. + +One morning, the rabbit heard a saw. He was curious, so he hopped towards the noise. The rabbit found a man with a saw cutting down a tree. + +The rabbit asked, "What are you doing?" +The man replied, "I am cutting down this tree." +The rabbit said, "But why?" +The man answered, "I need to make room for another tree in this glade." + +The rabbit said, "Please be careful, so you don't hurt anything." The man smiled and said, "Don't worry, I am being very careful and harmless." + +When the man was done, he said goodbye to the rabbit and left. The rabbit hopped around the glade and saw that the tree was gone. But something else was there now, a new and beautiful tree! + +The rabbit was happy and he hopped around it. His adventure had ended and it was time for him to go home. +Once upon a time there lived a brave boy. He had a special desire to do things nobody ever did before. One day he came across a mysterious medicine in his backyard. + +He took it and dared to drink it. All of a sudden, he felt dizzy and started to fly high. He flew over mountains, rivers, and lakes. He even almost flew to the moon. + +After spending some time in the sky, the boy decided to come back home. He was brave and felt happy that he dared to do something remarkable. He was the only one who had ever drunk the mysterious medicine. He kept it as a treasure, never daring to drink it again. + +The End. +Mikey was very anxious. He didn't know what to do. He was standing beside his Mum in the shop and he wanted something to do. So, his Mum had an idea. She said, "Let's tell jokes!" Mikey thought it was a great plan and he loved it. + +He laughed and he giggled as his Mum told him jokes. His Mum thought up the funniest ones and Mikey loved them best of all. She told him a joke about a bee, a chicken and a flower and he fell about laughing. + +After a while, his Mum said it was time for lunch, so they had to go. They said bye to the shopkeeper and left. On the way home, Mikey thought about all the jokes and laughed a little inside. He was so happy that he and his Mum shared this special moment. He dropped his head and knew he would always love jokes. +Once upon a time, there was a selfish bear who lived in the woods. He always wanted to keep all of the honey for himself. Every day, the bear would gather honey, put it in his sack, and keep it all to himself. + +The other animals in the woods noticed the bear's selfish ways. They all decided to teach him a lesson. + +One day, the bear went to find some honey and the animals ran to hide his sack. He looked around and could not find it. He became frustrated and started to growl. + +Then, the other animals named them began to come out. They each took some honey from the bear's sack, leaving only a bit behind. The bear was so surprised that he stayed silent. + +The other animals taught the bear a lesson that day. Now, whenever he goes to the woods to get honey, he always makes sure to share it with the other animals. +Once upon a time, there was a fat bear. His name was John. He was always very busy and had a lot of tasks to do. + +One day, John was sitting in his den with all the tasks he had to do. But he didn't really feel like doing them. + +He thought for a long time about what he wanted to do instead of his tasks. Suddenly, he had a great idea! + +John decided that instead of doing his tasks, he wanted to sharpen his claws. This would be much more fun! + +So John grabbed a sharpening stone and started to sharpen each of his claws. While he was doing it, a little chipmunk walked in. + +The chipmunk asked:" Why are you sharpening your claws instead of doing your tasks?" + +John smiled and said:" Because it's much more fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a group of children who loved to paint. Every day they gathered to paint together and all of their paintings had bright and wonderful colors. + +One day, when the children gathered to paint, they decided that they all wanted to paint something yellow. So each child had a yellow brush and yellow paint and started to paint. + +Suddenly, one of the little girl in the group noticed something strange. Some of her yellow paint had spilled on her friend’s painting! + +“You ruined my painting!" the friend said. + +“I’m sorry,†the little girl replied. + +But the friend wouldn't forgive her and all of the children started to cry. Later that day, the group of children went home, totally sad and disappointed. Nobody ever wanted to paint together again. +Once upon a time there was a monkey named Max. He was very original and loved to explore. One day he was looking for a way to get to the top of the tallest tree in the jungle. He noticed a long vine hanging from the tree and thought it might fit. + +Max pulled on the vine and it seemed to fit perfectly. He started climbing the vine to the top of the tree. But some of the leaves started to rip and Max knew he had to hurry. As he got closer to the top, he realized the vine was getting really weak. + +Max: "Help! The vine is going to break!" + +Suddenly, the vine snapped and Max fell down to the ground. He was very sad. All his original exploring had led to a bad ending. He vowed to never climb a vine again. The End. +Once upon a time there was a little rabbit called Jack. He was very excited because it was his birthday, and he had some exciting surprises. + +First, he received a big, hairy teddy bear. His eyes lit up as he hugged it tightly. He couldn't get enough of it! + +But then he received something else. It was a small red ball. To Jack, it didn't look as exciting as the teddy bear. He was disappointed and put it in a corner. + +Jack was sad and he didn't understand why the gift was so different from the others. Suddenly, he noticed that the small red ball had moved! It was actually a big hairy caterpillar, just crawling about. + +Jack was so excited. He picked up the caterpillar and played with it all day long until his birthday was over. He taught his furry friend new things, like how to say "Happy Birthday!" + +From then on, Jack had a special connection with the hairy caterpillar and they were best friends forever! +Once there was a little girl named Melissa. She wanted to go on an adventure, so she asked her mom if she could go to the park. + +Mrs. Mom said, "Yes, Melissa, you can go, but be careful." + +Melissa said, "Okay, Mom!" and off she went. + +When she got to the park, Melissa saw a beautiful scale and wanted to climb it. She reached the top of the scale, but found that there was no way to get down. Melissa started to weep. + +Suddenly, a soft voice said, "Do not weep, Melissa. You will be okay." + +Melissa looked down and saw a kind-looking old lady. She asked, "How do I get down ?" + +The old lady said, "Climb down the soft side of the scale." + +Melissa followed the old lady's instruction and, sure enough, she made it safely back to the ground. She thanked the old lady for her help and ran back home. + +The end. +Alice went to school which made her very excited. Her favorite day was Fridays when she got to play with her friends. They all had a secret; something special just for them. It was called unlock. + +Alice and her friends made a plan. On the very next Friday, they would meet in front of the school. But when they were there, Alice noticed something strange. A strange man was standing in front of the refrigerator. + +Alice and her friends went up to the man and asked, "What are you doing?" + +The man said, "I'm trying to unlock this refrigerator. Someone told me it's very popular!" + +Alice laughed and said, "Little kids can open a refrigerator, too!" + +Alice showed the man how to unlock the refrigerator and everyone was amazed. Even the grown-ups laughed at how the little kids could be so clever. And from that day on, Alice and her friends were the most popular kids in school! +Once upon a time, a kitten and a puppy were playing in the garden. Together, they were chasing a butterfly. Suddenly, a missile shot across the sky! The kitten and the puppy looked up and were scared. + +The kitten asked "What is that missile?" +The puppy replied "It looks like a clear rock." + +The missile started to scatter and the pieces fell to the ground. The puppy was very scared and shouted "Run, run away!" + +The kitten and the puppy scrambled into the garden shed and looked outside. The sky was now clear and all the pieces of the missile had gone. The puppy was so relieved and ran back out to the garden. The kitten, who was happier now, ran after him and they resumed their game of chasing the butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little rabbit called Bob. Bob looked for hours for the best yarn he could find, and he soon found a nice, soft yarn. But when Bob tried it, it squeeked! Bob didn't want it, so he carried on searching the nearby areas. + +Soon, Bob found a pile of yarn. He grabbed some, but with each step he took, the yarn seemed to shrink! Bob was so confused. "What is going on?" he thought. All of a sudden, he heard a hoot. It was an owl, perched on a branch above, who said "Surrender, little rabbit! This yarn will run away from you however fast you go." + +Bob had no choice but to surrender. He picked up the yarn and carried it away, with a heavy heart. What could he do? He knew he was too stubborn to give up, but he also knew he wouldn't be able to outrun the yarn. He decided the best thing to do was to accept defeat. + +The next day, Bob proudly carried the yarn home. He had not only managed to keep up with the yarn but he had also won a battle against himself - he had learned when to surrender. +Once there was a boy named James. He was three years old. He loved to rub fuzzy blankets. One day while he was rubbing his favorite blanket he heard a ringing coming from his parents’ room. He got up and went to the room to find out the noise was coming from a telephone. He picked the telephone up and said hello. + +“Hello?†he said. + +A voice on the other end said, “Hi little one, can you tell your mom or dad to come to the telephone?†+ +James was curious. He put the telephone close to his ear and said “Mommy! Phone! Come!†+ +His mom came running to the bedroom and asked, “Who is it?†+ +James replied, “The voice is clear!†+ +His mom took the telephone, said hello, and started talking. James smiled and returned to his blanket, rubbing it with a big smile on his face. +Mandy loves to draw. She loves to make all sorts of shapes: triangles, circles, even squares! Today, Mandy wanted to draw something special. + +She grabbed her crayons and paper and ran outside. She saw some butterflies and asked them to help her. Mandy discussed with the butterflies what shape she should draw. The butterflies suggested a thin, wavy shape. + +Mandy thought it was a great idea. She carefully drew the thin, wavy shape on the paper. The butterflies happily flew away. + +Mandy stepped back and admired her work. She was very proud of it. She showed it to her mom and they both smiled. +Johnny was an eager little boy who loved to go outside and play. He had a bright and cheerful personality that made him very popular in his neighbourhood. + +One day, Johnny was walking around the park with his Mom. Suddenly, he saw what looked like a tiny stand in the distance. He asked his Mom what it was and she replied, "Why don't we go closer and take a look!" + +When they reached the stand, Johnny was amazed. He saw that it was a magical stand that could move around by itself. Johnny had never seen anything like it before - he was so excited. He wanted to take the stand home but his Mom said no. She told him to remember the stand and he promised he would. + +The next day Johnny was very eager to go back to the stand. But when he arrived, it was gone! Johnny was devastated. He searched everywhere but he just couldn't find it. + +Johnny sat on a park bench, feeling down. Suddenly, he heard a familiar voice. He looked up and saw his Mom. She had the stand with her! + +It turns out the stand was hers all along - she was just testing to see if Johnny would remember it! Johnny was happy but he had also learnt an important lesson about not losing valuable things. +Once there was a new lawyer. He went to work one day and he forgot his bow. He could not go in the courtroom without it, so he had to run home to get it. + +When he got home, the lawyer put on his bow and quickly ran back to the courtroom. He could not be late! + +When the lawyer arrived, he made a deep bow to the judge. Everyone was very impressed and the judge smiled. He had remembered his bow in time. + +The lawyer was very happy and thanked the judge for understanding. He knew he had to wear his bow to work every day from now on! +Once upon a time, there was a fireman who was very ignorant. He was walking by a park one day, when he saw a three year old playing in the grass. + +The fireman stopped and said, “What are you doing? Don’t you know it’s dangerous to play here?†+ +The little one replied, “Yes, I know it’s dangerous, but I want to park my car!†+ +The fireman laughed and said, “No, you can’t do that. You need to find a toy store to get a car.†+ +The little one said, “But it’s okay if I park my car here?†+ +The fireman was confused and said, “No, it’s not okay. You shouldn’t park your car anywhere without permission.†+ +The moral of the story is that we should always show respect and listen to those who know better than us. Being ignorant can lead to dangerous situations and it’s important to always make sure that any activity that we do is safe. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ella. Ella was very eager to help her Mommy with any chores around the house. + +One day, Ella's Mommy asked her to go get her a cup from the kitchen. Ella was so excited to do this for her Mommy! She quickly ran to the kitchen and grabbed a cup. + +With the cup in her hand, Ella walked quickly back to her Mommy. She was so eager to help her Mommy that she almost accidentally spilled the cup. But Ella was very careful and not a single drop spilled. + +Ella handed the cup to her Mommy with a big smile on her face. Her Mommy smiled back and thanked Ella for her help. Ella was so happy to help her Mommy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Kylie. She was only three years old, and she loved to explore. One day, when she was walking by the shore, Kylie noticed a problem. + +She saw a baby duck who was stuck in the mud. The poor duck quacked loudly, and Kylie was worried. She knew she had to do something. + +So, she told the baby duck that she was going to solve the problem. She walked over to the closest tree and she carefully collected some branches. Then, she carefully placed the branches near the duck, and helped the duck to walk onto them. + +Kylie then gently carried the duck across the shore, and placed it on a safe spot of grass. The duck was so happy! It thanked Kylie and flew away. + +Kylie was proud of herself. She had solved a problem! She knew that if she used her brains, she could help keep animals safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ellie. She lived in a small village. One day, Ellie asked her dad, "Can I have a goat?" + +Her dad replied, "No, we don't have enough money for a goat." + +But Ellie was determined. She demanded, "Please, I want a goat. Please can I have one?" + +Her dad said, "It will take a lot of work to care for a goat." + +Ellie said, "I can do it. Please dad!" + +Mel was hurt by her dad's refusal, but eventually he agreed and they went to the market. They bought a small brown goat. Ellie was so excited! She named her new goat "Cheesecake". + +Cheesecake and Ellie spent a lot of time together, and Cheesecake soon became an important part of Ellie's life. Ellie loved her new goat and never demanded anything else again. +Once there was a boy named John. John was only three years old, but he was very kind. One day John went to the forest with his mother. They wanted to find some firewood to supply their wood stove. + +John and his mom searched the forest. Finally they found a pile of logs and they decided to take some. As they were gathering the logs, John saw a small fire. "Mom, there is a fire over there," he said. + +John's mom quickly put the logs back. She put her arm around John and said, "We need to leave. We don't want to get hurt." + +John was very sad and said, "I'm sorry about the fire, Mom." But his mom just smiled and said, "That's alright. We will come back another day." + +John could tell his mom was disappointed, but he knew she still loved him. She gave him a big hug and said, "Let's go find another place to supply our wood stove." + +John and his mom collected some more logs and then went home. Even though they didn't find the firewood they needed, John still had a happy ending. +Once upon a time, a brave knight was walking in the woods. He came across a deep lake with an alligator swimming in it. + +The knight felt sorry for the alligator as no one had come to help it. He decided to try and rescue it. + +He held out his hand and asked if the alligator wanted to come with him. The alligator looked up and nodded. + +The knight was very proud of himself. Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from the trees. It was an old wizard who said, "You have been brave and kind. I'm envious of your courage." + +The wizard walked away, leaving the knight and the alligator to their adventure. Together, they travelled back home, where the knight promised to always look after the alligator. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier who was very good. He was always willing to help anyone who was in need. One day, he was walking down the street when he came across two children who were arguing. + +The soldier stopped and asked, "What's wrong?" +The two children looked up at the good soldier and one of the children said, "We were trying to separate our toys, but we can't agree about it." + +The soldier smiled and kindly replied, "I have an idea. Let's play a game to help you separate your toys. On the count of three, you each get a toy of your choice, and then you can decide who gets the next one. How does that sound?" + +The two children thought it was a great idea and eagerly agreed. So, the soldier counted to three, and one by one they chose the toys they wanted. In the end, they were able to separate their toys and they thanked the good soldier. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog. Its owner was a young boy and the dog followed him everywhere. + +The boy always loved to watch his dog. He always loved to watch it run, play and jump around. But one day, the boy had to go away on a long journey. + +The boy said goodbye to his loyal dog and asked it to take care of his home until he returned. The dog watched sadly as its owner left, but it was loyal and it listened. + +The dog waited dutifully for the return of its owner. Every morning it would look out the window with its front paw on the sill, looking expectantly. But it's owner never came back. + +Sadly, the loyal dog waited in vain. It became old and weary and its foot became sore from all the waiting by the window. Eventually, the loyal dog died with its foot on the sill. It never got to see its owner again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted a dog more than anything else. She asked her mom and dad every day to please get her one. Finally, her mom and dad said yes! + +The girl was so excited she ran to the pet store. There she saw the most beautiful dog. It was big and strong, but oh so gentle. Its big eyes were very intelligent. The little girl knew her mom and dad would love it too. + +The girl picked up the dog and cuddled in her arms. She took it straight home and said to her parents, "Please can I keep him?" Both her mom and dad smiled. + +The little girl hugged and kissed the dog and named him Max. She had never been so happy. From that day onward, Max and the little girl were the best of friends. He followed her everywhere and was always so kind and intelligent. + +The little girl and Max loved each other very much and would always play together. It was so much fun! + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved jellyfish. She wanted to buy a jellyfish to keep as her pet but they were so expensive! She asked her mummy and daddy if they would buy her one, but they said no, she had to get the money herself. + +The girl was sad but she tried to think of a plan. She decided to speak to her friend and ask her to help her make some money. After lots of thinking they decided they would have a lemonade stand. + +The lemonade stand was a great success and soon the girl had enough money to buy a jellyfish. She was so excited to get her pet and the girl couldn't stop smiling. She took the money to the pet shop and got the most beautiful jellyfish that she had ever seen. + +The girl was so happy to have her jellyfish and she took it home with her. From then on, she cherished her jellyfish and took care of it - it was the best pet she could ever have had! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and Jane, playing in their garden. Sam asked Jane, "What's a vegetable?" + +Jane said, "Let me explain. Vegetables are food that are good for us. They come from plants and the ground, and they look and taste different." + +Sam was very eager to try a vegetable, so Jane picked two tomatoes from the garden and said, "Let's try one of these." They each had a bite, but Sam made a funny face. + +Jane asked, "What's wrong?" + +Sam replied, "It's spicy." + +So then Jane explained, "Some vegetables are spicy, and some are not. This one is spicy because it has special juices in it. If you don't like spicy foods, that's okay! You can try other vegetables too." + +Sam smiled and declared, "I'm gonna try more vegetables!" Jane was happy that Sam was willing to explore different kinds of vegetables. And they both enjoyed the rest of the day, playing in the garden and asking questions about vegetables. +Once there was a little duck called Pip. He wanted to go sailing so he went down to the docks. He saw a magnificent sailboat that was very long. He stamped his foot and said, “I want to sail this boat!†+ +Just then, a big gust of wind blew and Pip had a big sneeze. The force of the sneeze blew the sailboat away and it started to sail away across the sea. Pip chased it but he was too slow and the boat disappeared into the horizon. + +Pip was sad. He had wanted to sail so badly! He sat down, whimpering. + +Then, just as he was about to give up hope, he heard a familiar voice from behind him. “Need some help, Pip?†+ +It was his best friend, a seagull called Tom. Tom flapped his wings and flew up high. He pointed out a long sailboat in the distance. “There’s your boat,†he said. + +Pip was so excited. He started to run towards the boat, but before he could get there, Tom swooped down, grabbed him with his beak, and flew him to the boat. + +“You will find your way home,†said Tom, as he dropped Pip onto the sailing boat. Pip hugged his friend and took off, sailing across the sea and into the sunset. +Once upon a time there was a generous family that lived in a small building. One day the family had to decide how to be generous. They spent a long time number, until the family finally found a clever answer. + +They decided to share their food with others. The family told their friends and neighbours about their idea and soon everyone was helping each other. + +The family's neighbour, Mrs Smith, was so touched with their kindness that she thanked them, "You are so generous, thank you for your kindness." + +The family was surprised that their generosity had made such an impact. They realised that it was good to be generous. + +From then on, the family taught everyone to be generous, and everyone found that it made the world a better place. + +The Moral of the story is: Being generous brings joy, happiness and a better world for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear. Every day he roamed around the forest being very unfriendly. One day, the bear heard a sound coming from the stream. He looked down and saw a little fish crying. + +Bear: "What's wrong, little fish?" + +Fish: "I had a big fight with my friend, so now I regret it." + +Bear: "Well, why don't you tell them you're sorry?" + +Fish: "I don't know how. I don't know where they are." + +Bear: "You should always say sorry when you have done something wrong. Go and look for your friend and tell them you regret it." + +Fish: "Okay." + +So, the little fish went off to look for his friend. When he eventually found them, the fish apologised and both of them were happy. The grumpy bear was pleased because he had helped the fish. From then on, the bear was much nicer to everyone and the stream was always happy. +Lily was swimming in the pool with her friend Arthur. Arthur shouted at Lily in excitement, "Look! I can swim and touch the spike!" + +Lily was surprised to see Arthur's unique swimming technique. She knew he must have practiced a lot. + +Lily smiled and said, "It's so cool that you can swim to the spike. Can you show me how to do it?" + +Arthur beamed with excitement. He patiently taught Lily how to swim with her arms and kick with her legs. He said, "See, it's easy! Now you can swim to the spike too!" + +After a few tries, Lily was able to swim to the spike. She felt so proud and accomplished. She shouted with joy, "I did it! I swam to the spike!" + +Arthur and Lily high-fived each other and laughed with delight. They knew they had made a unique accomplishment and were both happy to celebrate their success. +Billy was playing with his toys when suddenly he heard a noise. He looked outside and saw his dad setting up a tent! Billy was so excited that he ran outside to help. Dad was having trouble getting the poles to stay in the ground and said, “This ground is tough, let’s try something else.†+ +Billy watched as his dad noticed the big bush nearby. Dad said, “Let’s try to set it up around the bush.†+ +The two of them worked together, but still the tent wouldn't stay. Then Billy had an idea. He ran up to his toy box and grabbed his toy hammer. He said, “Let me try this!†Dad smiled, and Billy started to carefully drop the hammer onto the poles. + +Miraculously, the poles went into the ground! Dad said, “Wow, that was really tough! Good job, Billy!†Together, they set up the tent. Billy was so proud of himself, he couldn’t stop beaming! +Mama and Lucy were walking down the street when they saw a pick sticking out of the ground. Lucy thought it was a special pick because it was so shiny and she wanted it very much. + +Mama said, "No, Lucy. We can't take somebody else's pick. We have to have hope that one will come to us someday." + +Lucy didn't listen and she started pulling the pick out of the ground. Mama let her do it, but she was a bit worried. Then all of a sudden, a big mean dog ran up, snarling and barking. Mama and Lucy were scared. + +Mama said, "See, Lucy, you were too persistent. We can't take things that don't belong to us. Now let's go." + +But Lucy kept holding on to the pick and she wouldn't let go. Mama had to drag her away and the pick was left behind. Mama was sad, but she hoped that Lucy had learned her lesson. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who loved to learn. Their names were Sam and Julie. Sam noticed that Julie was speaking a different language than their own. Sam was curious and asked Julie what language she was speaking. + +Julie smiled and said, "French". Sam had never heard of it before and found it exciting to learn something new. He asked Julie to teach him, and she agreed. + +But their silly friend John was not interested. He thought it was foolish to learn such a strange language. John tried to stop them from learning. He thought they were wasting their time. + +Julie and Sam continued to observe and learn, despite John's silly attempts. Soon, they were speaking and writing French like pros. John was shocked and admitted that he was wrong. He asked them if they could teach him the new language, too. + +Sam and Julie smiled and said, "Yes!" They all had fun learning together. They even made a game of it. In the end, their new language skills proved that friends should never give up on learning something new. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who loved to go on adventures. She always went to the same place - the factory. One day, she thought she'd take a friend with her, so she asked her brother if he wanted to go. + +Her brother said, "Where are we going?" + +"We're going to the factory!", the young girl said excitedly. + +Her brother smiled and said, "Let's go!" + +So they went on their journey to the factory. They had lots of fun exploring and discovering all the cool things at the factory. When it was time to go back home, they were sad, but she promised to take him to the factory again soon. + +They both said goodbye to the factory and started their journey back home. And they lived happily ever after! +Once there was a child named Jack. He was three years old and very excited for a playdate with his best friend Zack. Jack's mommy told him to bring a magnet with him so that he could show Zack the different shapes it could pick up. + +When Jack and Zack were playing with the magnet, Zack said he wanted it. Jack was upset and didn't want to give it away. They started to argue and Zack got angry. He ran to his mommy and said that Jack wouldn't share. + +Jack's mommy knew that sharing was important and asked Jack to give Zack the magnet. Jack had to think long and hard before deciding it was best to share with his friend. + +Jack felt a little sad, but he gave the magnet to Zack. When Zack saw the magnet he was so excited. They started playing with it together, and Jack was happy that he shared. Jack and Zack had a wonderful time playing with the magnet. They talked about all the things it could pick up, and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Grace. Grace loved to play outside and one day she went to the beach. + +Grace found the ocean especially lively that day and started to play in the sand. She ran around, laughing and shouting. Soon, her beloved toy went astray and she could not find it anywhere. + +Grace started to cry and asked the ocean, "Where is my toy?" +Suddenly, the ocean answered, "I have it somewhere. I must have lost it when you were running around". + +Grace was so happy and replied, "Can you give it back, please?" +The ocean said, "Yes, if you can find me". + +So, Grace looked around and eventually spotted her toy and picked it up. She screamed in delight, "I found it!" +The ocean laughed and said, "See, I knew you could do it!". +Once there was a little girl called Amy. She liked organising her things, and one day she started sorting out her drawers. First, she opened the top drawer, and there were many pieces of paper. Amy took a deep breath and felt calm. + +Her mum said to her, "Amy, why don't you try to put all the paper in one pile and then put it in the drawer?" + +Amy smiled and said, "Yes, Mum." She took out all the pieces of paper, arranged them neatly and put them back in the drawer. + +Then, Amy opened the bottom drawer. Inside, there were lots of toys. Amy wasn't sure what to do with them. + +So her mum said, "Amy, why don't you try to supply all the toys in the different compartments in the drawer?" + +Amy smiled and said, "Yes, Mum." She put all the toys in the different compartments and they all looked neat and tidy. + +Amy felt so happy and proud that she had organised the drawers so neatly. She looked at the drawers and felt so calm. +Once upon a time there was a very loyal hen named Velvet. Every day she fed her chicks with much care and love. But one day, one of the chicks was feeling very selfish. He refused to share his food with the other chicks. + +Velvet saw this and said to her disobedient chick: "Why are you so cruel? We all should share the food. Without sharing, we will never get along". + +The chick still refused to understand, so Velvet said to him: "If we all share, everyone will be happy and satisfied. That is the most important thing". + +The chick still didn't understand, so Velvet showed him with her actions. She fed the other chicks patiently, and then shared her own food with the chick. + +The chick was amazed. He finally realised how wrong he was. After that day, he became very loyal and he always shared his food with the others. + +The moral of the story is that loyalty, sharing and caring are very important values that we should all learn, no matter how young or old we are! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Angie. She had a rubber duck in her bathtub that she loved to play with. One evening Angie went to take a bath, but her rubber duck wasn't there. + +"Where's my rubber duck gone?" she asked. + +Her mom said, "I threw it away, sweetheart. It was too old and pale." + +Angie didn't understand and she was sad. Suddenly, rain started to pour down outside and Angie ran to the window. She watched as the rain made clear puddles form on the ground. + +"Mom, the puddles are like the bathtub," she said. + +"That's right," her mom replied. + +Angie smiled and said, "I will wait until the rain stops and then I can play with the puddles like it was a bath. I can still soak my rubber duck." + +Angie's mom smiled and said, "You can always find a way to play even if something is taken away." + +This was an important lesson for Angie. She understood that no matter what happened, being creative and positive was the best way to enjoy life. +Once upon a time there was a family who had a movie night. They all gathered around the TV, opened the popcorn and grabbed a bowl. The mom grabbed some butter and poured it on the popcorn. It smelled yummy! + +Just then, their pet dog, Midi, came into the room. He was so happy to see all the popcorn and started begging for some. The dad said he could have some, so mom gave Midi some popcorn. Midi ate it all with a happy smile. + +The family started the movie and the popcorn kept coming. Everyone ate the popcorn and watched the movie. As the movie went on, one of the kids said, "This popcorn is so cool!" Everyone laughed and agreed. + +The movie was over, but the popcorn was all gone. The family laughed and hugged each other. It was a great movie night. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog. The dog was troubled. He had no home. He walked and walked, but could not find a home. + +One day, he saw a big tree. He thought, "I can rest under the tree." So, he lay down and closed his eyes. But, he still felt troubled. He wanted a home. + +The little dog walked and walked. He was very tired. He found a hole. He thought, "This is my home." But, a big snake lived in the hole. The snake bit the little dog. The little dog was very sad. He could not find a home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to lift things. He would lift toys, books, and even his cat. Tim was always eager to show his friends how strong he was. + +One day, Tim and his friends were playing in the park. They found some sticks and started to pretend they were in a war. They were eager to play and have fun. They took turns being the leader and telling each other what to do. + +During the war, Tim found a big rock. He wanted to show his friends how strong he was. So, he tried to lift the rock. Tim was so eager that he lifted the rock with all his strength. His friends were amazed and cheered for him. They all had a great day playing in the park, and Tim was happy he could show his friends how strong he was. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a sack. He picked it up and started to walk with it. He heard a rhythm sound coming from the sack. "What is inside?" Tim wondered. + +Tim opened the sack and saw a delicious cake. He thought, "I will share this with my friend, Sue." So, Tim went to Sue's house and knocked on the door. + +"Hi, Sue! Look what I found," Tim said, showing her the sack. "Let's eat the cake together!" Sue smiled and said, "Yum! Thank you, Tim!" They both ate the cake and danced to the rhythm sound from the sack. They had a fun day. +One morning, a little bird was lost and helpless. It could not find its mom and dad. The bird was very sad and scared. It looked around for help but did not know what to do. + +A kind girl named Lily saw the little bird. She wanted to help it. Lily put the bird in a warm and safe box. She gave it food and water. The bird started to feel better and happy. + +Lily took the bird to her mom. They found the bird's mom and dad. They put the little bird back with its family. The bird was not helpless anymore. The bird and its family were very thankful to Lily for her help. +Once upon a time, there was a weak little insect named Billy. Billy was not as strong as his other insect friends. He wanted to play with them, but he was too weak to keep up. + +One day, Billy saw a big, red ball. He wanted to push it, but he could not. Billy tried to resist giving up, even though it was hard. "I can do it," he said to himself. + +Billy kept trying and trying. He did not give up. Soon, he felt stronger. He could push the big, red ball! Billy was so happy. He played with his friends and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a soft, velvet toy cat. She loved her cat very much. She would keep it with her all the time. They would play and have fun together. + +One day, Mia and her cat went to the park. They played on the swings and slides. Mia was having a great time. But then, a slow, big dog came to the park. The dog saw Mia's velvet cat and wanted to play with it too. + +The dog took the velvet cat from Mia. Mia was very sad. She wanted her cat back. Mia asked the dog, "Please, give me my cat back." The slow dog looked at Mia and gave the velvet cat back to her. + +Mia was so happy to have her cat back. She hugged the velvet cat tight. From that day on, Mia and her cat were even more careful when they played at the park. They wanted to keep each other safe and happy. +Once, there was a little girl named Mia. She liked to listen to her mom tell stories. Mia was very creative. She liked to draw and play with her toys. Mia also loved to drink cocoa. Her mom made the best cocoa for her. + +One day, Mia's mom was not at home. Mia wanted to make cocoa by herself. She tried to remember what her mom did to make the cocoa. She put milk in a pot and turned on the stove. Mia was very excited. + +But Mia forgot to listen to her mom's rule about not using the stove alone. The milk in the pot got too hot and started to burn. Mia didn't know what to do. The house started to fill with smoke. Mia got scared and started to cry. + +A neighbor saw the smoke and called for help. The firemen came and put out the fire. The house was safe, but Mia's mom was very sad. Mia learned that she should always listen to her mom's rules. +Once upon a time, there was a big, yellow ball. The ball was very reliable. It always played with the kids in the park. One day, the ball met a small, blue bird. The bird was sad because it lost its friends. + +The yellow ball wanted to help the blue bird. It told the bird, "Don't worry, I will find your friends." They went to look for the bird's friends. They looked in the trees and on the ground. They looked everywhere. + +Finally, they found the bird's friends. The friends were playing near a pond. The blue bird was happy again. It said to the yellow ball, "Thank you for helping me." The yellow ball was happy too. From that day on, they always played together in the park. And the yellow ball never forgot to mention how good it was to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little planet. The planet was very worried. It was all alone in the sky. It wanted to find a friend. + +One day, the little planet heard a sound. It looked around and saw a star. The star was shining bright. The little planet said, "Hello, star! Do you want to be my friend?" The star said, "Yes, I can be your friend!" + +Now, the little planet was not worried anymore. It had a friend to play with. They played together in the sky, and they were both happy. And they were friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little cat named Kitty. Kitty liked to change things in her home. One day, she found a big cupboard. The cupboard was full of toys and clothes. + +Kitty said, "I want to change the cupboard and make it look nice." So, Kitty took out all the toys and clothes. She put the toys in one box and the clothes in another box. Then, she put the boxes back in the cupboard. + +Kitty's friend, Bunny, came to visit. Bunny saw the cupboard and said, "Wow, Kitty! You are so clever! The cupboard looks so nice now!" Kitty felt happy and proud. From that day on, Kitty and Bunny played together with the toys and wore the clothes from the cupboard. +Once upon a time, there was a proud fairy named Lily. She lived in a big tree with her friends. Lily had a magic wand that could make her go fast. She loved to speed around the forest, playing with her friends. + +One day, Lily and her friends were playing tag. Lily was very fast, and she was proud of her speed. She would zoom by her friends and they would laugh and try to catch her. Lily was having so much fun, she didn't see the big rock in her way. + +Lily tripped on the rock and fell. Her magic wand broke, and she was sad. Her friends came to help her. They said, "Don't worry, Lily. We still love you even if you can't speed anymore." Lily smiled and felt happy again. She knew that she didn't need to be fast to have fun with her friends. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a big slide and wanted to play. He ran to the slide and climbed up the steps. When he got to the top, he sat down and slid all the way to the bottom. "Wee!" he said, with a big smile on his face. + +Tim saw a girl named Sue near the slide. She was eating a big bag of sugar. Tim wanted some sugar too. He asked Sue, "Can I have some sugar, please?" Sue said, "No, this is my sugar. You can't have any." Tim felt sad and wanted to find a way to get some sugar. + +Tim had an idea. He went to his house and found a tidy box. He put the box near the slide and said to Sue, "If you slide down the slide and put your sugar in this tidy box, I will give it back to you." Sue agreed and put her sugar in the box. She slid down the slide, but when she got to the bottom, Tim had already taken the sugar. Sue was upset, and Tim felt bad for taking the sugar. + +In the end, Tim decided to share the sugar with Sue. They both ate the sugar and played on the slide together. They became good friends and learned that sharing is better than fighting. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a gentle rabbit named Remy. Remy had many friends because he was always kind and helpful. One day, it started to rain very hard. The rain did not stop, and soon there was a big flood in the village. + +Remy saw his friend, a little bird named Bree, stuck in a tree. The water was getting higher, and Bree was scared. Remy knew he had to rescue Bree before it was too late. He found a big stick and used it to help Bree get out of the tree. + +After Remy saved Bree, they went to help other friends who were in trouble because of the flood. Together, they helped everyone stay safe. When the rain stopped and the water went away, all the animals were happy and grateful to Remy and Bree. The moral of the story is that being gentle and helpful can make a big difference in the lives of others. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was an elderly woman named Grandma Sue. She had many friends and loved to help everyone. One day, while she was walking, she felt the ground shake. It was an earthquake! + +All the people in the village were scared. They ran outside and shouted, "Stop, earthquake, stop!" But the earthquake did not listen. Grandma Sue knew she had to do something to help her friends. + +She went to the big tree in the middle of the village and said, "Please, big tree, help us stop the earthquake." The big tree listened to Grandma Sue and used its roots to hold the ground still. The earthquake stopped, and all the people were safe. + +Everyone in the village thanked Grandma Sue and the big tree for saving them. From that day on, they knew they could always count on each other when they needed help. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a nosy little bird flew around the park. The bird saw a big slide and wanted to play. The bird flew down and sat on the slide. It was so much fun! The bird went up and down, up and down, sliding all day long. + +While playing, the bird found a small twig on the ground. The bird picked up the twig with its beak and carried it to the slide. The bird put the twig on the slide and watched it slide down. The bird was happy and did it again and again. + +Soon, other little birds came to see what the nosy bird was doing. They all wanted to play too. They found more twigs and put them on the slide. All the birds took turns sliding the twigs down the slide. They all had a great day playing together at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Spot went for a long walk away from his home. He saw many new things, like big trees and pretty flowers. But soon, he started to feel tired and wanted to go back to his comfortable home. + +Spot tried to find his way back, but he was lost. He walked and walked, but he could not find his home. Spot felt sad and scared. Then, he saw a kind girl named Lily. Lily saw that Spot was lost and wanted to help him. She said, "Don't worry, Spot, I will help you find your home." + +Lily and Spot walked together. They looked for Spot's home. At last, they saw it! Spot was so happy to see his comfortable home again. He wagged his tail and jumped with joy. The long walk had come to an end. Spot thanked Lily for helping him. From that day on, Spot and Lily became the best of friends, and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, in a far away land, there lived a reindeer named Rudy. Rudy was very impatient. He always wanted to finish his work fast. One day, Rudy had to help his friends move some logs. + +Rudy's friends asked him to wait for them. But Rudy was too impatient. He wanted to finish the job quickly. So, he started to move the logs by himself. As he moved the logs, he got very tired. + +When Rudy's friends came back, they saw him tired and sad. They helped him finish moving the logs. Rudy learned that being patient and waiting for friends is good. Friends can help each other and finish work together. +Once upon a time, there was a furry caterpillar named Bob. Bob loved to read books. One day, Bob wanted to read a big book. But the book was on a high shelf. Bob was sad because he could not reach the book. + +Bob asked his friend, a bird named Tim, for help. Tim tried to get the book for Bob. But the book was too heavy for Tim to carry. Tim and Bob were both sad. + +Then, they had an idea. Bob and Tim asked their friends to help. All the animals worked together. They made a big ladder. Bob climbed the ladder and got the book. Bob was happy. He read the book to all his friends. They all learned something new. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Lily. She was a daughter who loved to study. Her mom and dad were very proud of her. + +One day, Lily was studying her ABCs in her room. She looked at her mom and asked, "Mom, can I study with you?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, my dear daughter!" + +They sat down at the table and studied together. Lily learned new words and her mom was happy. After they finished, Lily's dad came home. He saw how hard Lily had been studying and gave her a big hug. + +Lily was proud of herself for being so curious and for studying so well. She knew that her mom and dad were proud of her too. And from that day on, Lily continued to study and learn more and more each day. +Once upon a time, there was a normal princess named Lily. She lived in a big castle with her mom and dad. Princess Lily liked to play with her toys and run in the garden. + +One day, while playing outside, Princess Lily saw a pretty butterfly. She wanted to catch it, but the butterfly flew away. Princess Lily chased the butterfly into the woods. Suddenly, the butterfly vanished! Princess Lily didn't know where it went. + +Princess Lily heard a voice say, "Hi! I am a fairy. I made the butterfly vanish. I'm sorry if I scared you." Princess Lily smiled and said, "It's okay. I just wanted to play with the butterfly." The fairy and Princess Lily became friends and played together in the woods all day. +One sunny day, Tom and Sue went to the park. They wanted to eat ice cream. There were many flavors to choose from. Tom liked the taste of chocolate, but Sue liked the taste of strawberry. They saw a funny-looking ice cream truck. It was colorful and played happy music. + +Tom said, "I want to buy ice cream from that funny truck!" Sue agreed and they walked to the truck. The ice cream man smiled and asked, "What flavors do you want to choose?" + +Tom said, "I choose chocolate!" Sue said, "I choose strawberry!" The ice cream man gave them their ice cream cones. They both took a big bite and smiled. The taste was so good! + +They sat on a bench and enjoyed their ice cream. They laughed at a funny dog playing in the park. It was a happy day for Tom and Sue. They loved the taste of their ice cream and had fun at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was an honest boy. He had a big smile. One day, Tim went on a tour with his mom and dad. They went to see a big park. Tim was very happy. + +At the park, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue was not nice. She took Tim's toy. Tim was sad. He wanted his toy back. But Sue said no. Tim tried to tell his mom and dad, but they were far away. + +Tim tried to get his toy back from Sue. But Sue ran away. Tim was very sad. He could not find his mom and dad. Tim cried. His big smile was gone. Tim was lost and scared. The tour was not fun anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was a naughty dog who loved to tease his friends. He would run around the park and bark at other dogs. Spot liked to play and have fun, but sometimes he was too naughty. + +One day, Spot's friend, a small cat named Fluffy, came to the park. Spot saw Fluffy and started to tease her. "You can't catch me!" he barked, running around Fluffy. Fluffy was sad and said, "Stop teasing me, Spot! Let's play nicely together." + +Spot's mom saw that he was being naughty and told him, "Spot, you need to learn to play nicely with your friends. Let's do some exercise together instead of teasing." Spot and Fluffy started to run and jump in the park, having fun together. They played until they were tired, and Spot learned that it was better to be kind and have fun with his friends than to tease them. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max lived in a big yard with lots of trees. One day, Max saw a rake in the yard. The rake did not belong to Max, but he wanted to play with it. + +Max picked up the rake with his mouth and started to run around. He was very happy and wagged his tail. Max saw a big pile of leaves and ran through it. The leaves went everywhere, and Max laughed. + +Max's friend, a little boy named Tim, came outside to play. Tim saw Max with the rake and said, "Max, that rake does not belong to you. It belongs to my dad." Max felt sad, but he gave the rake back to Tim. Tim smiled and said, "Let's play together with my toys." Max and Tim played all day and had lots of fun. +Once there was a little girl named Amy. She had an amazing pet dog named Max. They played together every day and had lots of fun. + +One day, Amy and Max went to the park. They ran and played with a big, red ball. They were very happy. But then, Amy forgot where she put the ball. She looked and looked, but she could not find it. + +Max saw that Amy was sad. He wanted to help her. So, Max searched for the ball too. Finally, he found it behind a big tree. Amy was very happy and thanked Max. They went home together, holding the big, red ball. They never forgot that fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was an honest dog named Spot. Spot lived in a small house with a family. The family had a baby, also known as an infant. Spot loved to play with the infant and keep it safe. One day, Spot knew something would happen. + +"Mom," said Spot, "I feel like something will happen today. I will keep the infant safe." The mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Spot. You are a good dog." + +Later that day, the infant crawled outside while Mom was busy. Spot saw the infant near a big hole. He knew this was the thing that was going to happen. Spot ran fast and grabbed the infant just in time. He brought the infant back to the mom. + +Mom hugged Spot and the infant. She said, "You are a very honest and good dog, Spot. Thank you for keeping the infant safe." Spot was happy that he could help his family. From that day on, Spot always kept an eye on the infant, making sure nothing bad would happen. +Once upon a time, there was a small boat on the sea. The boat had a thin sail. One day, the tide came in and the water went up. The boat started to move. + +A little fish swam up to the boat and said, "Hello, boat! Why do you raise your sail?" The boat replied, "I raise my sail to catch the wind and move on the sea." + +The fish and the boat became friends. They played in the water when the tide was high. They were happy and had lots of fun together. +One day, a big dog named Max found some pants in the park. He thought, "These pants look fake, but I will try them on." He put the pants on and started to walk around. + +Max met a small cat named Lily. Lily said, "Max, why are you wearing fake pants?" Max said, "I found them and thought they were fun." Lily said, "I hear that fake pants can bring bad luck." + +Max didn't listen to Lily. He kept wearing the fake pants. Soon, it started to rain. Max's pants got very wet and heavy. He tried to run, but the pants were too heavy. He fell in the mud. + +In the end, Max was sad and dirty. He wished he had listened to Lily. The moral of the story is: don't wear fake things, and always listen to your friends. +Once upon a time, there was a tall boy named Tim. He loved to play outside. One day, Tim went to the park to play on the pitch. He wanted to kick a ball and have fun with his friends. + +Before he left his house, he put on his shoes and zipped up his jacket. Tim was excited to play with his friends. When he got to the pitch, he saw his friends waiting for him. They all smiled and waved at him. + +Together, they kicked the ball and ran around the pitch. They laughed and had a great time. After playing for a long time, they were all tired. Tim and his friends sat under a big tree to rest. They talked about how much fun they had at the pitch. Tim felt happy and couldn't wait to play again. +Once upon a time, there was an adventurous otter named Ollie. Ollie loved to study the world around him. He would swim and play all day long. + +One day, Ollie met a big fish named Finn. Finn said, "Hi, Ollie! Do you want to study the deep water with me?" Ollie was excited and said, "Yes, let's go!" + +Ollie and Finn swam deeper and deeper. But Ollie did not know that the deep water was not safe. A big, mean shark saw them and wanted to eat them. The shark chased Ollie and Finn. They tried to swim away, but the shark caught Ollie. Ollie was very scared and sad. + +Finn swam back to the shallow water to tell the other otters what happened. They all felt sad for Ollie. The adventurous otter's study of the deep water had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She was very independent and liked to do things by herself. One day, Sue found a nail on the ground. She picked it up and decided to make something fun. + +Sue thought about what to do with the nail. She had an idea! She would use the nail to record her voice. She went to her room and found a box. Sue put the nail inside the box and began to talk to it. She said, "Hello, I am Sue. I am a big girl and I can do things by myself." + +After talking to the box, Sue shook it to hear her voice. But she could not hear anything. Sue felt sad, but she did not give up. She asked her mom for help. Her mom told her that nails cannot record voices. Sue learned something new that day. + +Even though Sue could not record her voice with the nail, she was still proud of herself for trying. She knew that being independent meant trying new things and learning from them. And that is what Sue did every day. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a kind and compassionate cat named Fluffy. Fluffy had many friends, but her best friend was a little mouse named Squeaky. They loved to play together all day long. + +One day, while playing hide and seek, Fluffy and Squeaky found a big red ball. But, oh no! The ball started to let out a funny gas. The gas made a loud sound like "psssssss!" Fluffy and Squeaky knew they needed to escape from the gas. + +So, they ran away as fast as their little legs could carry them. They ran and ran until they were far away from the big red ball and the funny gas. They were safe now. Fluffy and Squeaky went back to playing, happy that they had escaped together. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a delicate butterfly named Betty. She loved to fly around and play with her friends. One day, Betty saw a shiny pin on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, a little bird named Billy. + +"Look, I found a pin!" said Betty. "Let's play with it." + +"No, we should not play with it," Billy said. "It is not safe." + +Betty and Billy started to disagree. They could not decide if they should play with the pin or not. They argued and argued, but they could not find a way to agree. + +Finally, their friend, a wise old owl named Oliver, came to help. He said, "You both have good points. But playing with the pin is not safe. Let's find something else to play with." + +Betty and Billy agreed with Oliver. They put the pin away and found a ball to play with instead. They learned that sometimes it is better to listen to each other and find a solution that makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play outside with her dog, Max. One day, she went to the park with Max to play with her friends. + +While they were playing, Sue noticed something on the ground. It was a brown gum. She picked it up and looked at it. She thought it was yucky and threw it away. Max saw the gum too and barked at it. + +Sue and Max went back to playing with their friends. They had a lot of fun at the park. When it was time to go home, Sue and Max were very tired but happy. They couldn't wait to come back to the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. Sally loved to imagine things. One day, Sally found a whip in her toy box. She did not know what it was for, but she liked to play with it. + +Sally imagined she was a queen. She used the whip to make her toy horses run fast. She had lots of fun with her new toy. But one day, she found a big, sour lemon in her toy box too. She did not know what to do with it. + +Sally thought and thought. Then, she had an idea. She used the whip to break the sour lemon into pieces. The lemon juice went everywhere, and it made a big mess. But Sally was happy, because she had found a fun new way to play with her whip and the sour lemon. And from that day on, Sally always imagined new things to do with her whip and the sour lemon. +Once upon a time, there was a messy little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play in the mud and make a big mess. One day, while playing, Tim found a shiny gem in the mud. He was very happy and excited. + +Tim showed the gem to his mom. She smiled and said, "What a pretty gem, Tim!" Tim felt comfort from his mom's kind words. He decided to keep the gem and treasure it forever. + +At night, Tim put the gem under his pillow. It made him feel safe and warm. Tim knew that even if he was messy, he could still find special things like his gem. And with his mom's comfort, he was always happy. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a naughty cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with his toys and pull on things he shouldn't. One day, Tom saw a big order of yarn in the living room. + +Tom thought, "Oh, what fun!" He started to pull on the yarn. The more he pulled, the more the yarn got all over the place. It was a big mess! The yarn went up and down, and all around the room. + +Tom's mom saw the mess and said, "Tom, you are being very naughty!" She helped him clean up the yarn and put the order back together. Tom learned his lesson and did not pull on things he shouldn't anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a white dog named Spot. Spot loved to have fun. He liked to run, jump, and play with his friends. He lived in a big house with his family. + +One day, Spot found a toy that could print. It was a small box with lots of colors. Spot pressed a button and the box printed a picture of him. Spot was very happy. He showed the picture to his friends and they all wanted one too. + +Spot and his friends spent the whole day printing pictures. They printed pictures of themselves and of each other. They had so much fun. At the end of the day, they put all the pictures in a big book. They called it their "Fun Day Book". Spot and his friends loved their Fun Day Book and always looked at it when they wanted to remember their fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to make things. One day, she decided to make a vase. She took some clay and shaped it into a pretty vase. + +Mia showed her vase to her mom. "Look, Mom! I made a vase!" she said. Her mom smiled and said, "That's a very nice vase, Mia. Let's put some flowers in it." + +Together, they picked some flowers from their garden and put them in the vase. Mia wanted her vase to be clean, so she wiped it with a cloth. Now, the vase was clean and shiny. + +Mia's mom put the clean vase on the table. They both looked at the vase with the pretty flowers in it. Mia was very happy. She had made something beautiful for their home. + +From that day on, Mia loved to make vases. She made many vases and gave them to her friends and family. Everyone loved Mia's clean and pretty vases. +One day, a small boy named Tim was playing outside. He liked to use his toy cars to race in the dirt. The sky was blue and the sun was shining. Tim was very happy. + +Suddenly, Tim heard a loud sound. It was thunder! He looked up and saw dark clouds coming. Tim felt upset because he didn't like thunder. He ran inside to find his mom. + +"Mom, I am upset," Tim said. "The thunder is loud and scary." Mom hugged Tim and said, "Don't worry, we can play inside until the thunder goes away." Tim smiled and they played with his toy cars inside until the sky was blue again. +Once upon a time, there was a soft shrimp named Sam. Sam lived in the sea with his friends. One day, Sam and his friends went to play in the sand. + +Sam's friend, Tim, said, "I am tired. Let's take a nap." Sam and his friends agreed. They found a soft spot on the sand and lay down. They all took a nap. + +When they woke up, they saw a big fish looking at them. The big fish said, "You are smart shrimps for taking a nap. Now, you have energy to swim away from me." Sam and his friends thanked the big fish and swam away. + +The moral of the story is: It is good to take a nap when you are tired. +One sunny day, a little girl named Amy went to the park. She saw a large dog playing with a ball. The dog was very happy. Amy wanted to play with the dog too. She walked up to the dog and said, "Hello, dog! Can I play with you?" + +The dog's owner, a kind man, warned Amy, "Be careful, little girl. My dog is very big and strong. He might knock you down when he runs." + +Amy did not listen to the man's warning. She ran to play with the dog. The dog was so excited that he jumped up and knocked Amy down. Her dress got caught on the dog's collar, and the zip broke. + +Amy started to cry. The kind man helped her up and said, "I told you to be careful. Next time, listen to the warning." Amy learned her lesson and promised to listen to warnings in the future. +One day, Tom the dog saw a newspaper on the floor. He wanted to play with it. He used his teeth to pull the newspaper. But it was stuck under the chair. Tom felt frustrated. + +Tom went to his friend, Sam the cat. He said, "Sam, help me pull the newspaper. It is stuck!" Sam agreed to help Tom. They both went to the chair. + +Together, they pulled the newspaper out from under the chair. Tom was happy and said, "Thank you, Sam!" They played with the newspaper all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little princess. She lived in a big castle. She liked to play with her toys and run around the garden. One day, she saw a little boy playing outside her castle. The little boy was playing with a ball. + +The princess went out to play with the boy. She said, "Hi, I am a princess. Can I play with you?" The boy looked at her and said, "Yes, you can play with me. But you need to stop being ignorant." The princess did not know what "ignorant" meant, but she wanted to play, so she said, "Okay, I will stop." + +They played together all day long. The princess learned how to share and listen to her new friend. They had so much fun. The princess was happy that she stopped being ignorant. Now, she had a new friend to play with every day. +One day, a little girl named Mia wanted to go outside and play. It was cold, so she put on her warm coat. She saw her friend Tom with his toy car. Tom was trying to drive the car, but it was not easy. + +Mia went to Tom and said, "Can I help you drive the car?" Tom said, "Yes, please." They tried together, and the car began to move. They were very happy. + +As they played, they learned that when they helped each other, things became easy. They had a lot of fun and became better friends. The moral of the story is that when we help each other, we can do anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a wish. She wanted to fly like a bird. But it was very difficult. Lily tried and tried, but she could not manage to fly. + +One day, Lily met a kind bird named Robin. "Why are you sad?" asked Robin. "I want to fly like you, but it's difficult," said Lily. Robin wanted to help Lily with her wish. So, they thought of a plan. + +Robin found a big balloon for Lily to hold. The balloon went up, up, up in the sky. Lily held on tight. She was flying! It was not difficult anymore. Lily and Robin were very happy. They flew together and had lots of fun. +One day, a little dog named Max went for a walk. He saw a big guard near a house. Max was scared of the guard, but he wanted to play. Max went near the guard and noticed that the guard was sad. + +Max asked the guard, "Why are you sad?" The guard looked at Max and said, "I am sorry, but I cannot play with you. I have to keep the house safe." + +Max thought for a moment and said, "I can help you guard the house! Then we can be friends and you won't be sad." The guard smiled and said, "That's a good idea, Max!" + +So Max and the guard worked together to keep the house safe. They became good friends and the guard was not sad anymore. Max was happy that he could help his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big box in her room. Lily loved to play with her box. She would put her toys in it and take them out again. + +One day, Lily's friend Tom came to play. Tom saw the big box and wanted to play with it too. They both put their toys in the box and took turns pointing at the toys they wanted to play with. They had lots of fun playing together. + +But then, Lily accidentally stepped on Tom's toy car. She felt sorry for breaking it. Lily said, "I am sorry, Tom." Tom was sad, but he knew it was an accident. They put the broken car in the box and played with the other toys. Lily and Tom were still good friends and they played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside. One sunny day, he went to the park to play with his friends. They played with a ball, ran around, and laughed a lot. Tim got dirty from playing, but he didn't care because he was having fun. + +Near the park, there was a big tree. Under the tree, there was a small pile of oats. The oats were for the birds to eat. Tim saw the oats and wanted to give some to the birds. He took a handful of oats and threw them up in the air. The birds came and ate the oats. Tim was very happy to help the birds. + +But then, a big dog came running to the tree. The dog wanted to eat the oats too! The dog disturbed the birds, and they flew away. Tim felt sad for the birds. He knew he had to do something. So, Tim picked up a stick and waved it at the dog. The dog got scared and ran away. The birds came back to eat the oats, and Tim was happy again. He went home that day with a big smile on his face, even though he was dirty from playing. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Mia had a dog named Spike. Spike was a very useful dog. He loved to help Mia with her things. They were best friends and played together every day. + +One day, Spike and Mia went for a walk in the park. Mia saw a big ball and wanted to play with it. She asked Spike to lead her to the ball. Spike was happy to help and led Mia to the ball. They played with the ball and had a lot of fun. + +After playing, they were very tired. Spike led Mia back home. They had a good day, and they were happy to have each other. Mia gave Spike a big hug, and they took a nap together. They knew they would have more fun days ahead. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle dog named Max. Max loved to play with his equipment in the park. One day, Max saw a little boy named Timmy crying. Timmy's toy was broken and he was very sad. + +Max said, "Don't cry, Timmy. I will replace your toy with my equipment." Timmy stopped crying and smiled. They played together with Max's equipment and had lots of fun. + +But then, a big rain came and washed away all of Max's equipment. Max and Timmy were very sad. They could not replace the lost equipment. The rain had ruined their fun day. +One day, a pretty bird was in a tree. The bird saw a big cat. The cat wanted to play with the bird. The bird was scared and did not want to play. + +The bird shouted, "No, no, go away!" The big cat did not listen. The cat took a turn and jumped up to reach the bird. The bird flew away to another tree. + +The big cat was sad. A small dog came to the cat and said, "Let's play!" The big cat smiled and they played together. The pretty bird watched them from the tree, happy and safe. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a big lion. The lion loved to roar very loud. All the animals in the forest could hear him. They knew when the lion was happy or when he was mad. + +One day, the lion found a small nut on the ground. He had never seen a nut before. He looked at it and wondered what it could be. He tried to eat it, but it was too hard. He roared and asked the other animals if they knew what it was. + +A small squirrel heard the lion's roar and came to help. The squirrel told the lion that the nut was a rich food for small animals like him. The lion gave the nut to the squirrel and they became friends. From that day on, the lion and the squirrel shared the rich nuts and lived happily in the big forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a brave boy who loved to go on walks in the big park near his house. One sunny day, Tim saw a sign in the park. The sign had a picture of something sharp on it. Tim was curious and wanted to find out what it meant. + +Tim walked closer to the sign and saw a man standing next to it. The man was holding a sharp tool. "Hello, sir," said Tim. "What is that sharp thing you have?" The man smiled and said, "This is a saw. I use it to cut wood, but you must be careful because it is very sharp." + +Tim understood and thanked the man. He felt proud to learn something new and continued on his walk. As he walked, he saw a brave squirrel jump from one tree to another. Tim knew he could be brave like the squirrel and be careful around sharp things. And from that day on, Tim always remembered to be careful and brave when he saw a sign with something sharp on it. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a girl named Lily. She had a big envelope with pretty colors on it. Inside the envelope, there were many fun stickers. Lily loved her stickers very much. + +One day, Lily went to the park. She saw her friend Tim. Tim was sad because he didn't have any fun stickers. Lily wanted to be fair, so she thought of a good idea. She told Tim, "I recommend we share the stickers. That way, we can both have fun!" + +Tim was happy with Lily's idea. They opened the envelope and shared the stickers. They put the stickers on their hands and faces, laughing and playing. They had a great time at the park. From that day on, Lily and Tim always shared their toys and played together. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a farm. On this farm, there were many animals. There was a big cow, a little pig, and a funny duck. They were all good friends. + +One day, the wind blew very strong. The gate to the farm swung open. The cow, the pig, and the duck saw the open gate. They wanted to go out and play. But they knew they needed to stay on the farm. So, the cow had an idea. + +The cow said, "Let's tie the gate tight so we don't get lost." The pig and the duck agreed. They found a long rope. The cow tied the rope to the gate. The pig and duck helped pull. They pulled and pulled until the gate was closed tight. + +The cow, the pig, and the duck were happy. They knew they were safe on the farm. They played together all day long. And they knew that they could always help each other when they needed to. +Once upon a time, there was a pink aeroplane. The pink aeroplane had many friends who liked to fly high in the sky. One day, the pink aeroplane met a little bird who was scared to fly. + +"Hello, little bird," said the pink aeroplane. "Why are you scared to fly?" + +"I am scared of the big sky," said the little bird. "I don't know if I can fly high like you." + +The pink aeroplane wanted to help the little bird. "I recommend you try flying with me," said the pink aeroplane. "We can go up together, and I will show you how fun it is to fly." + +The little bird was still scared, but the pink aeroplane's kind words made him feel better. So, the little bird and the pink aeroplane flew up into the sky together. They flew high and low, and the little bird started to feel happy. + +From that day on, the little bird was not scared to fly anymore. He and the pink aeroplane became best friends, and they flew together every day. They had many fun adventures in the big sky, and they were very happy. +Once upon a time, in a big, big house, there lived a kind and honest girl named Lily. She had a small, cute dog named Max. Lily and Max were best friends. They played together all day long. + +One sunny day, Lily and Max went for a walk. They walked and walked until they reached a beautiful park. On one side of the park, there was a big tree. Under the tree, they saw a small, sad boy. The boy was crying. + +Lily went up to the boy and asked, "Why are you sad?" The boy looked up and said, "I lost my toy." Lily wanted to help, so she said, "Don't worry! Max and I will help you find it." + +Lily, Max, and the boy looked all around the park. At last, they found the toy under a bush. The boy was so happy! He hugged Lily and said, "Thank you for helping me!" + +From that day on, the three friends played together every day. They had lots of fun, and they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the beach with her mom. Mia saw the big blue sea and felt very brave. She wanted to play in the water, but it seemed a bit scary. + +Mia's mom said, "Don't worry, Mia. I will be with you. The water might taste like salt, but it's fun to play in." Mia held her mom's hand and they went into the water together. + +As they played, Mia got used to the salt water and wasn't scared anymore. She was very brave, just like her mom said. At the end of the day, Mia was happy she faced her fear and had lots of fun at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a furry dog named Max. Max loved to play with his red ball. One day, Max saw a tape on the floor. He was very curious. + +Max went to his friend, Cat. "What is this?" Max asked. Cat looked at the tape and said, "It can turn things together. Let's play with it!" + +Max and Cat took the tape and started to turn it around their toys. They turned the tape around Max's red ball and Cat's toy mouse. Now the ball and mouse were stuck together. They laughed and played with their new toy all day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red ball. The ball had a wheel on it. The ball liked to roll and play with his friend, the kite. One day, the ball and the kite went to the park. + +At the park, the ball saw a high hill. The ball had an idea. "I will roll down the hill very fast!" said the ball. The kite was excited. "I will fly high in the sky when you roll down the hill!" said the kite. + +The ball went up the hill. The wheel helped the ball rise to the top. The ball was ready to roll down. The kite was ready to fly high. The ball started to roll. The kite went up, up, up. The ball went fast and the kite flew high. They had so much fun together. And after that day, the ball and the kite always played at the park. +One day, Daddy and his little boy went to the park. It was a regular sunny day. They saw a big box near a tree. The boy looked at Daddy and said, "What is that?" + +Daddy said, "I don't know. Let's open it and see." They opened the box and found many toys inside. There were cars, dolls, and balls. The little boy was very happy. He took a ball and threw it to Daddy. Daddy threw it back to him. They played catch for a long time. + +As the sun went down, Daddy said, "It's time to go home." The little boy picked up the ball and put it back in the box. They closed the box and left the park. The boy held Daddy's hand as they walked back home, feeling happy and loved. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the garden. She saw a big squash. Lily thought it was important to pick the squash. She wanted to ask her mom what to do. + +Lily ran to her mom and said, "Mom, can I pick the big squash?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lily, but first, let's suggest a way to use the squash." + +Together, they thought about what to do. Lily suggested making soup. Her mom agreed. They went back to the garden and picked the big squash. + +In the kitchen, Lily and her mom made the soup. They were very happy. The squash soup was yummy. Lily felt important because she helped her mom cook dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a rare, red boot that she loved very much. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. + +While playing, Lily saw a big tree. She wanted to lean on the tree and rest for a while. When she did, she saw her friend Tom coming towards her. Tom looked sad. + +"Hi, Tom," said Lily. "Why are you sad?" + +"I lost my boot," Tom replied. "I can't find it anywhere." + +Lily thought for a second, then said, "Let's look for it together!" + +So, Lily and Tom looked all around the park until they found Tom's lost boot. They were both very happy and continued to play together all day long. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a restless little cat named Tom. Tom liked to run and jump all day. He did not understand why he had so much energy. + +One day, Tom heard a noise outside. He ran to the window and saw a big dog. The dog was barking and wagging its tail. Tom wanted to play with the dog, but he was scared of the noise the dog made. + +Tom's mom saw him looking at the dog. She told him not to be scared of the noise. The dog just wanted to play too! Tom felt better and went outside to play with the dog. They had fun and Tom was not restless anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a small bridge in a big park. Many kids loved to play near the bridge. One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. Tim was very excited to see the bridge. + +Tim saw a cat near the bridge. The cat was tired and wanted to nap. Tim did not know that the cat wanted to nap. He was ignorant about what the cat wanted. Tim tried to play with the cat, but the cat just wanted to sleep. + +Tim's mom told him that the cat needed a nap. Tim understood and let the cat sleep near the bridge. He found other kids to play with, and they all had a great time. The cat had a nice nap and woke up happy. Tim learned to be more aware of what others need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved snow. He felt very lucky when it snowed. One day, it snowed a lot. Tom was very happy. He put on his coat and went outside to play. + +Tom made a big snowball. He wanted to show his friend, Sam. He called out to Sam, but Sam did not answer. Tom looked around and saw Sam far away. He wanted to get closer to show Sam his snowball. + +Tom walked towards Sam, but he did not see the ice on the ground. He slipped and fell. His snowball broke into many pieces. Tom was sad. He did not feel lucky anymore. The day was not fun for Tom. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce lion. The lion was very big and strong. He lived in a jungle with many trees and animals. + +One day, the lion was hungry. He went to find some food. He saw a big tree with a lot of fruit. The lion tried to cut the fruit with his sharp claws. But the fruit was too high for him to reach. + +Then, a little monkey came and saw the lion. The monkey wanted to help. The monkey climbed the tree and cut the fruit for the lion. The lion was very happy. They both ate the fruit and found some yogurt to eat too. They became good friends and lived happily in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little cactus named Cathy. Cathy lived in a big, hot desert with many other cactus friends. They all liked to play games and have fun under the bright sun. One day, they decided to play a new game called "Number Tag." + +In "Number Tag," each cactus had a number on their side. When someone said their number, they had to chase the other cacti and try to tag them. Cathy was number one, and she was very fast. She tagged all her friends and won the game. + +But then, Cathy started to feel sad. She saw that her friends were not happy because they did not win. Cathy decided to let her friends win too. They took turns being number one and tagging each other. All the cacti had fun and felt good. + +The desert was filled with laughter and joy as the cacti played together. Cathy learned that it is more important to share and make others happy than to always win. And that was the moral of the story: sharing and caring for others makes everyone happy. +One day, a little girl named Mia was having a tea party with her toys. She had a pale pink tea set that she loved very much. Mia poured pretend tea into the cups for her toys to drink. + +As they were having their tea party, Mia heard a noise outside. It made her tremble with fear. She looked out the window and saw a big dog playing in her yard. Mia was scared of big dogs, so she stayed inside with her toys. + +Mia's mom saw her looking scared and asked her what was wrong. Mia told her mom about the big dog outside. Her mom went out and saw that the dog was just being friendly. She brought the dog inside and Mia saw that it was nice. They all had tea together, and Mia was not scared anymore. +One day, a helpful boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a small box on the ground. The box was shut. Tim wanted to open the box. He saw a coin on the ground. + +Tim picked up the coin and put it in the box. The box opened. Inside the box, there was a toy car. Tim was happy. + +Tim's friend, Sam, came to the park. Sam saw the toy car and said, "Wow! That's a cool car! Can I play with it?" + +Tim said, "Yes, you can play with the car. Let's play together!" + +Tim and Sam played with the toy car all day. They had a lot of fun. When it was time to go home, they shut the box and put the coin back on the ground. They knew another helpful child would find it and have fun too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had many toys and stuff in his room. Tim loved to play with his toys all day long. + +One day, Tim found a new toy. It was a big red ball. He named the ball "Bouncy". Tim and Bouncy had so much fun. They played together in the sun. + +But one day, Tim did a bad thing. He threw Bouncy too hard. Bouncy went up, up, up and got stuck in a tree. Tim was very sad. + +Tim's mom saw him crying. She asked, "What's wrong, Tim?" Tim told her about the bad thing he did. His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay. Let's get Bouncy down." + +Tim and his mom got a long stick. They used the stick to get Bouncy down from the tree. Tim was so happy to have Bouncy back. He promised to be more careful next time. And they played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a white house, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to complete puzzles with her mommy. They would sit on the floor and put the pieces together, making pretty pictures. + +One day, Lily found a puzzle in her memory box. It was a gift from her grandma. The puzzle had a picture of a big, white cat. Lily was excited to complete it with her mommy. She ran to her mommy and said, "Look, mommy! A white cat puzzle! Can we complete it together?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily! Let's do it!" They sat on the floor and started to put the pieces together. Lily found the cat's head and mommy found the tail. They laughed and had fun as they completed the puzzle. + +When they finished, Lily and her mommy looked at the pretty, white cat. They were happy to have completed the puzzle together. Lily said, "Thank you, mommy, for helping me complete the puzzle. I will always remember this day." + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "I will remember it too, Lily. It was a special memory." And they put the completed puzzle in the memory box, so they could always look at it and remember their fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a big zoo. In the zoo, there were many animals. The zoo had a staff who took care of the animals. One day, the staff saw a big show. The show was for the animals to perform. + +The first animal to perform was a big lion. The lion jumped through a ring of fire. The staff and the children clapped. Next, a funny monkey performed. The monkey danced and made everyone laugh. The staff and the children clapped again. + +But then, a dead tree fell down in the zoo. The staff ran to help. They moved the dead tree away. The animals were safe. The staff and the children were happy. The show went on, and everyone had a good time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy water gun. He would fill it with water and spray his friends when they played outside. They all laughed and had fun when they got wet. + +One day, Tim found a big rock in his yard. He thought it would be fun to see if he could lift it. He tried and tried, but the rock was very heavy. Tim felt the weight of the rock and it made him uncomfortable. He knew he needed help to move the big rock. + +Tim asked his friends to help him with the heavy rock. They all worked together and finally moved it. After they moved the rock, they played with the water gun again. Tim sprayed his friends with water and they all laughed and had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a huge library. It had many books. Kids loved to go there. + +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the library. He wanted to find a fun book. Tim looked everywhere. + +Tim asked the nice lady at the library, "Can you let me find a fun book?" She smiled and said, "Yes!" She took Tim to a big shelf with many colorful books. Tim was very happy. They found a great book about animals. Tim took the book home to read and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved the color pink. She had a pink dress, a pink hat, and even a pink room. One day, Amy saw a big pink brick house. She wanted to go inside and see what was there. + +Amy went to the pink brick house and knocked on the door. A nice lady opened the door. Amy asked, "Can I borrow some pink bricks to make my room more pink?" The nice lady said, "Yes, you can borrow some pink bricks, but you must bring them back." + +Amy took the pink bricks and went home. She put the bricks in her room, but she forgot to bring them back. The nice lady waited and waited for Amy to return the bricks, but she never came back. The nice lady became sad. + +One day, the pink brick house started to fall down because it had no bricks to keep it strong. The nice lady had to leave her home. She was very sad and had nowhere to go. Amy felt bad for not returning the bricks, but it was too late. The pink brick house was gone, and the nice lady had to find a new home. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there was a tall tree. The tree was friends with a little bird. The bird loved to fly around the tree and play all day. One day, the bird felt dizzy while flying. The bird didn't know what to do. + +The tree saw the bird was dizzy and wanted to help. The tree told the bird, "Prepare a soft nest to rest in." The bird listened to the tree and made a soft nest. The bird felt better after resting in the nest. + +From that day on, the bird always prepared a nest to rest in when it felt dizzy. The tree and the bird were happy friends. The moral of the story is to always listen to your friends when they try to help you. +Once upon a time, in a big green field, there was a modern hive. The hive was home to many bees. The bees were always busy making sweet honey. + +One sunny day, a little bee named Buzz was very tired. Buzz decided to take a nap under a big tree. He found a soft spot on a leaf and closed his eyes. + +While Buzz was napping, his bee friends finished making honey in the modern hive. They woke Buzz up and they all had a big honey party. They laughed, played, and ate honey together. And from that day on, Buzz loved taking naps and having honey parties with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy car with a dangerous handle. One day, Tim played with the car outside. + +Tim's friend, Sam, came to play too. Sam saw the dangerous handle on the car and said, "Tim, be careful with that handle. It may hurt you." + +Tim listened to Sam and did not touch the dangerous handle. They played with the car until the sun went down. At the end of the day, they went home, happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little dog named Spot. Spot was always hungry. One day, Spot found a big cup of yogurt on the ground. Spot was very happy. + +Spot wanted to eat the yogurt, but the cup was too high for him. Spot's friend, Birdy, saw him and wanted to help. Birdy had an idea to support Spot. + +Birdy flew down and picked up a stick. Birdy put the stick under the cup of yogurt. The stick supported the cup, and it fell down. Now, Spot could eat the yogurt. + +Spot was so happy to eat the yogurt. He licked the cup clean. Spot and Birdy were very good friends. They played together all day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a delicate cat named Daisy. She loved to play with her soft wrap all day long. Daisy would run, jump, and roll with her wrap. She was very happy. + +One sunny day, Daisy felt very tired after playing with her wrap. She let out a big yawn and stretched her soft paws. She knew it was time to take a nap. So, Daisy curled up in her cozy bed, holding her wrap close to her. + +As Daisy slept, she had a dream about playing in a big field with her wrap. She was running and jumping, just like in real life. When she woke up, she yawned again and felt very happy. Daisy knew she would have many more fun days with her wrap. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max was very enthusiastic. He loved to play with his toys, run around, and have fun with his friends. One day, Max had to decide what he wanted to do for his birthday this year. + +Max thought and thought about what he wanted to do. He asked his mom and dad for ideas. They told him he could have a big party with his friends, go to the park, or have a fun day at home. Max was excited about all the choices. + +After thinking for a while, Max decided he wanted to have a big party with his friends. He was so happy about his choice. Max's mom and dad helped him plan the party. They had cake, games, and lots of fun. Max had the best birthday ever this year. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. They loved to decorate their home with pretty things, especially during the holidays. + +One day, Lily's mom showed her a beautiful ornament. It was shiny and looked very expensive. Lily's mom told her, "This ornament is special, and I trust you to be careful with it." + +Lily wanted to hang the ornament on the big tree in their living room. She climbed on a chair to reach the branches. As she hung the ornament, she remembered her mom's words and was very gentle. + +The ornament sparkled on the tree, making Lily and her family happy. Lily felt proud that her mom trusted her with the special, expensive ornament. They all enjoyed the holidays together, surrounded by love and pretty decorations. +One day, a big dog named Max went for a walk. He was very happy to be outside. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Max liked to walk and meet new friends. He knew that today was going to be a special day. + +As Max walked, he felt the ground shake. It was an earthquake! Max was scared, but he knew he had to be brave. He saw a little cat named Lily who was also scared. Max ran to Lily and they became friends. They knew they had to help each other during the earthquake. + +After the earthquake, Max and Lily were sorry for being scared. They knew they were brave because they helped each other. They were happy to have met during the earthquake. Now, Max and Lily were best friends and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a funny cow named Momo. Momo lived on a farm with other cows. They all liked to eat grass and play in the sun. + +One day, Momo wanted to help the farmer. Momo tried to give milk, but she did not know how. She tried and tried, but she could not manage. Momo was sad. + +Then, Momo's friend, Dodo the dog, came to help. Dodo showed Momo how to give milk. Momo tried again, and this time she managed! The farmer was happy, and Momo was proud. Momo and Dodo played together, and they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little swan who was very nervous. She was scared to come out of her nest and play with the other animals. One day, a big, mean duck came to the pond. The duck wanted to take the swan's food and make her leave. + +The little swan was so nervous, but she knew she had to be brave. She came out of her nest and stood in front of the mean duck. The swan said, "You can't take my food. This is my home." The mean duck laughed and tried to push the swan away. + +But the little swan did not give up. She flapped her wings and stood tall. The other animals saw the brave swan and came to help. Together, they all told the mean duck to leave their pond. The mean duck was scared and flew away. The little swan was not nervous anymore. She knew she had friends who would help her, and they all lived happily together at the pond. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a girl named Lily. Lily loved to do yoga. Every day, she would display her yoga moves in the living room. She would stretch, bend, and twist her body in many ways. + +One day, while Lily was doing yoga, a mysterious cat appeared. The cat was black and had big, green eyes. It walked into the living room and watched Lily do her yoga moves. Lily smiled at the cat and asked, "Do you want to do yoga with me?" + +The mysterious cat nodded its head and started to copy Lily's moves. Together, they did yoga in the living room. They stretched, bent, and twisted their bodies. Lily and the cat became good friends, and they did yoga together every day. And that's how Lily and the mysterious cat found happiness in their yoga-filled days. +One day, a little girl named Lucy wanted to have a party. She asked her mom if she could invite all her friends. Her mom said yes, and they started to plan the party together. + +Lucy wanted to make sure everything was perfect. She began to examine all the decorations. She found a big, ugly, green balloon. Lucy did not like the ugly balloon, so she hid it behind a chair. + +The day of the party came, and all her friends arrived. They played games, ate cake, and had lots of fun. No one saw the ugly balloon, and Lucy was happy that her party was perfect. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a big task to do. He needed to clean his room before it got dark. Tim was a little scared of the dark. + +Tim found a big sack in his room. He put all of his toys in the sack. He also found a little red ball and put it in the sack too. Tim was happy because his room was getting clean. + +When it was dark outside, Tim finished his task. He was not scared anymore. His room was clean and he could sleep well. Tim's mom was proud of him and gave him a hug. Tim was happy and went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted dog named Spot. Spot was very good at finding things. One day, Spot went for a walk with his friend, a little boy named Tim. + +As they walked, they found a track. Tim said, "Let's follow the track and see where it goes!" So, Spot and Tim followed the track. They saw trees, flowers, and birds. Spot liked to shake his tail when he was happy. + +At the end of the track, they found a big box. Spot shook the box with his mouth. Inside the box, there were toys and treats for Spot and Tim. They were so happy and played all day long. +Once upon a time, in a big jungle, there lived a little monkey named Momo. Momo loved to play with his friends, the birds and the bugs. They would all play together under the big trees and have lots of fun. + +One day, Momo found a long vine hanging from a tree. He wanted to attach the vine to another tree so that he could swing from one tree to another. Momo asked his friend, Birdy the bird, to help him. Birdy used her beak to attach the vine to the other tree. + +Now, Momo could swing from one tree to another, just like his friend Birdy. Momo and Birdy had so much fun swinging and playing in the big jungle. They played until the sun went down and it was time for them to go home. Momo and Birdy were very happy and couldn't wait to play together again the next day. +Once there was a big red car. It loved to zoom fast on the road. One day, the car saw an enormous hill. The car wanted to zoom up and down the hill. But there was a problem. The car's buckle was broken. + +The car was sad. It wanted to fix the buckle so it could go up and down the big hill. The car asked a friend, a blue truck, for help. The blue truck knew how to fix the buckle. They worked together and fixed it. + +Now, the car was ready to zoom up and down the enormous hill. It was so happy! The car zoomed up and down the hill many times. The blue truck watched and cheered. The car was very thankful for the help from its friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He loved to print letters on paper. Tom was an honest boy, and he always told the truth. + +One day, Tom met a girl named Sue. Sue asked Tom, "Can you print the spell for me?" Tom said, "Yes, I can!" But when Tom tried to print the spell, he made a mistake. The spell did not work. Sue was very mad at Tom. + +Tom was sad because Sue was mad. He tried to fix the spell, but it was too late. The spell made a big mess, and Tom and Sue could not be friends anymore. The moral of the story is always to be careful when you help others, and make sure you know what you are doing. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog named Buddy. Buddy had a red vehicle that he loved to drive around. One day, he saw a small, yellow bird named Chirpy sitting on a tree. + +Buddy asked Chirpy, "Do you want to play with my vehicle?" Chirpy said, "Yes, I would love to play with your vehicle!" So Buddy and Chirpy decided to share the red vehicle and play together. + +They took turns driving the vehicle around the park. Buddy was fast and Chirpy was slow, but they both had fun. After playing, they sat under the tree and ate some yummy snacks. Buddy and Chirpy became best friends and always shared their toys with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a robot. The robot was big and strong. But the robot was also disgusting. It was covered in mud and dirt. The robot lived in a small house in the woods. + +One day, the robot met a little dog. The dog was scared of the robot. The dog started to tremble. The robot wanted to be friends with the dog. So, the robot decided to clean itself up. + +The robot washed off all the mud and dirt. It looked shiny and new. The dog saw the clean robot and stopped trembling. The dog and the robot became good friends. They played together in the woods every day. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big, smooth stone. He picked it up and took it home. Tim loved his new stone and wanted to keep it safe. He put it in a box with his favorite toy, a small car. + +Later, Tim's mom made some yummy cookies. Tim wanted to eat one, but his mom said he had to solve a puzzle first. The puzzle was a picture of a cat. Tim worked hard and solved the puzzle. His mom was very happy and gave him a cookie. + +Tim took his cookie and went to play with his smooth stone and his car. He had a fun day playing with his new stone, eating his cookie, and solving the puzzle. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to jog every day. He was very fit and strong. He liked to run in the park with his dog, Spot. + +One day, Tim saw a little girl named Sue. Sue was weeping because she lost her toy bunny. Tim wanted to help Sue find her toy bunny. He knew it would make her happy. + +Tim and Spot jogged all around the park. They looked under trees and behind bushes. Finally, they found the toy bunny near a big rock. Tim gave the toy bunny back to Sue. Sue stopped weeping and smiled. They all played together in the park, and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary house, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his toys and slide on the floor. One day, Tim saw something new on the table. It was an ashtray. Tim did not know what it was, but he thought it was pretty. + +The next day, Tim's mom told him they were going to have a special guest. Tim was very excited. He wanted to show the guest his toys and how he could slide on the floor. He also wanted to show the guest the pretty ashtray on the table. + +When the special guest came, Tim showed her his toys and how he could slide. Then, he took her to the table to show her the pretty ashtray. The guest smiled and said, "Oh, that's where I left it!" She took out a small key from the ashtray and opened a box. Inside the box was a beautiful toy for Tim. Tim was very happy, and he knew that the pretty ashtray had a secret all along. +Once upon a time, there was a big, yellow sunshine. The sunshine was very reliable. Every day, it would come out and make everyone happy. The sunshine had a friend, named Rainy. Rainy liked to come out and play too, but when Rainy played, the sunshine had to go away. + +One day, the sunshine and Rainy wanted to play at the same time. They did not know what to do. They asked their friend, Windy, for help. Windy was very smart and always had an answer for everything. Windy thought about it and came up with a plan. + +Windy said, "Sunshine, you can play in the morning, and Rainy, you can play in the afternoon. That way, everyone gets a turn to play, and everyone will be happy." Sunshine and Rainy liked Windy's answer. They agreed to take turns, and from that day on, they played together without any problems. +Once upon a time, there was a fan named Billy. Billy was very proud of himself because he could spin round and round. One day, a bird flew into the room where Billy was. The bird was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Billy said to the bird, "Don't be scared, little bird. I won't hurt you. I'm just a fan." + +The bird felt better and said, "Thank you, Mr. Fan. Can you help me get out of here? I don't want to be stuck in this room." + +Billy was happy to help the bird. He spun faster and faster until a gust of wind struck the bird and carried it out of the window. The bird was free and flew away happily. + +Billy felt proud that he could help the bird. From that day on, he spun even faster and was always ready to help anyone who needed him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat candy and play with his toys. One day, Timmy's mom made dinner and put some peppers on his plate. Timmy didn't like peppers, but his mom said he had to eat them to grow big and strong. + +Timmy made a face and said, "I don't want to eat the peppers, Mommy. They taste yucky." But his mom said, "You have to eat them, Timmy. They're good for you." So Timmy took a bite of the pepper and made a funny face. It was too spicy for him. + +Later that night, Timmy was feeling sleepy. He climbed into bed and closed his eyes. But then he started to feel sick. His tummy hurt and he felt like he was going to throw up. He called out to his mom, "Mommy, I don't feel good." But it was too late. Timmy had eaten too many peppers and got really sick. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy bear. The bear lived in a cozy cave in the forest. One day, the bear found an envelope on the ground. + +The bear was very curious, so he opened the envelope. Inside, there was a letter. The letter said that the bear's neighbors were complaining about his loud snoring at night. + +The bear felt sad that his neighbors were not happy with him. He decided to apologize and promised to try to be quieter at night. From then on, the bear made sure to sleep with a soft snore so his neighbors could have a good night's sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a cool bull named Betsy. Betsy lived on a farm with her animal friends. One day, Betsy heard her friend, the chicken, cry out, "Oh no! My eggs are all mixed up!" + +Betsy asked, "Do you need help?" + +The chicken said, "Yes, please. Can you help me sort my eggs?" + +Betsy said, "Sure, I can sort your eggs." + +So, Betsy used her strong hooves to sort the eggs for the chicken. The chicken was very happy and said, "Thank you, Betsy. You are a helpful friend." + +From that day forward, Betsy and the chicken were even closer friends. They played together and helped each other whenever they could. And Betsy was always known as the cool bull who could sort anything out. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he had a problem. His toy shelf was too high for him to reach. Timmy tried to climb up, but he couldn't reach it. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy struggling and offered to help him. He climbed up and got Timmy's favorite toy down from the shelf. Timmy was so happy and thanked Billy for being polite and helpful. + +But then, Timmy's little sister came in and wanted to play with the toy. Timmy didn't want to share and a little argument started. Billy saw what was happening and offered to find another toy they could all play with together. Timmy and his sister agreed, and they all had fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, her mommy told her they were going to learn math. Lily was unsure what math was, but she was excited to learn something new. + +Her mommy showed her some numbers and taught her how to count. Lily was amazed and loved learning about math. She felt happy that she could now count all the way to ten. She realized that math was not unknown to her anymore and she loved it even more. From that day on, Lily looked forward to learning more about math. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his toys and run around in the park. One day, Spot's owner wanted to see how much he weighed, so she took him to the vet. At the vet's office, Spot had to stand on a big scale. The scale was really cool because it showed how heavy he was. Spot's owner was happy to see that he was a healthy weight. After the vet visit, Spot and his owner went home and played with his toys. Spot was a happy dog and loved his owner very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sausages for breakfast. One day, her mom cooked a big sausage for her. It was so yummy that Lily ate it all up. + +After breakfast, Lily wanted to play with her favorite toy phone. She pressed the buttons and pretended to ring her friend, but the phone didn't make any sound. Lily realized that the phone was not tidy. She wiped it with a cloth and tried again. This time, the phone rang loudly and her friend answered. They talked and laughed for a long time. + +Lily was happy that she could talk to her friend on the phone. She also learned that it's important to keep things tidy so they can work properly. And of course, she couldn't wait to have sausages for breakfast again tomorrow! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she decided to build a palace out of her blocks. It was hard work, but she was determined to make the best palace ever. + +Lily's best friend, Teddy, came over to play. He was amazed by the palace that Lily had made. They played together in the palace, pretending to be princes and princesses. They had so much fun! + +After a while, Lily's mom came in and saw the palace. She was so proud of Lily for working hard and making something so amazing. Lily felt happy and proud too. She knew that she could do anything if she tried hard enough. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a shiny rock that had a lot of power. She picked it up and held it tightly in her hand. + +As she walked around, she saw a little bird that looked sad. Lily promised the bird that she would take care of it and make it feel better. The bird chirped happily and flew away. + +Suddenly, a nosy squirrel came up to Lily and asked what she was holding. Lily showed the squirrel the shiny rock and the squirrel was amazed at its power. Lily promised to share the rock's power with the squirrel and they became friends. + +From that day on, Lily and the squirrel played together and shared the power of the shiny rock. And whenever they saw the little bird, they made sure to take care of it and keep their promise. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little bear named Benny. One day, Benny was playing with his friends when he saw a big barrel. He wondered how big it was, so he asked his friend, "Can we measure the barrel?" + +His friend said, "Sure, let's measure it!" They found a ruler and measured the barrel. Benny was amazed at how big it was! + +Benny's other friend came over and said, "Wow, that's a big barrel! What are you going to do with it?" + +Benny replied, "I don't know yet, but I'm happy we measured it. Maybe we can play hide and seek inside it!" + +His friends thought it was a great idea, so they all climbed inside the barrel and played together. Benny was happy he could share his fun idea with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily woke up and saw that her toys were all over the floor. She decided to organize them by putting her dolls in one corner and her blocks in another. + +Lily's mom came in and saw how well she organized her toys. She said, "Lily, you are so good at organizing! Let's go have some breakfast." + +At breakfast, Lily's dad told a silly joke that made everyone laugh. Lily thought it was so funny that she laughed until she couldn't stop. Her mom said, "Lily, you have a very silly laugh!" + +After breakfast, Lily went back to playing with her toys. She was happy that she organized them and could easily find what she wanted to play with. It was a good day for Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and blow bubbles. One day, she met a boy named Max who also loved bubbles. They started to play together and blew lots of bubbles that seemed to sparkle in the sun. + +Max said, "I can make the biggest bubble ever!" and he blew and blew until a huge bubble appeared. Lily was so proud of Max and clapped her hands. Suddenly, the bubble popped and made a loud noise. Max seemed sad and said, "I wish the bubble didn't pop." + +Lily had an idea and said, "Let's try to make a bubble that doesn't pop!" They searched for different things to add to the bubble mixture and finally found the perfect ingredient. They added some sugar and blew the biggest, strongest bubble ever. It didn't pop and they were both so proud of themselves. From that day on, Lily and Max were known as the bubble masters and they always had fun playing together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily saw two boys fighting over a toy. She didn't like it when people fought because it made her sad. She told the boys to stop and they listened to her. + +Later that day, Lily got an itch on her arm. It was very annoying and she couldn't stop scratching it. Her mom told her not to scratch because it would make it worse. Lily was eager to scratch but she listened to her mom and the itch went away. + +Lily learned that fighting and scratching can cause problems. It's important to be kind and patient with others and to listen to the advice of those who care about us. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and he loved to laugh. One day, Timmy went to a park and he saw some big, bright fireworks in the sky. They were so pretty and funny to look at. + +Timmy's mommy was with him and she told him that fireworks were dangerous and he should never play with them. Timmy listened to his mommy and he knew that he should always be safe. He learned that it's important to listen to grown-ups and to never play with things that could hurt him. + +From that day on, Timmy always remembered the lesson he learned about fireworks. He continued to have fun and laugh, but he made sure to always be safe and listen to his mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved sausages. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a cold sausage to eat for breakfast. Timmy didn't like it and said, "Mommy, this sausage is yucky. Can we mail it to someone who likes cold sausages?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Sure, we can mail it to Grandpa. He loves all kinds of sausages." Timmy was excited to mail the sausage to his Grandpa. + +So, they put the cold sausage in an envelope and Timmy wrote a letter to his Grandpa saying, "Dear Grandpa, I don't like cold sausages but Mommy says you do. Here's one for you. Love, Timmy." + +A few days later, Timmy's Grandpa called him and said, "Thank you for the sausage, Timmy. It was delicious!" Timmy was happy that his Grandpa liked the sausage and he felt proud that he had mailed it to him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat steak. He thought it was the most delicious food in the world. One day, Timmy's mommy cooked him a big, juicy steak for dinner. + +But before Timmy could eat his steak, his mommy told him something important. She said, "Timmy, you need to let your steak cool down before you eat it. It's very hot!" + +Timmy listened to his mommy and waited patiently for his steak to cool down. Finally, it was ready to eat. Timmy took a big bite and smiled. He was so happy to have his favorite food for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Freddy. Freddy lived in a big swamp that was very brown. One day, Freddy was hopping around the swamp when he heard a whistling sound. He looked around and saw a little bird sitting on a tree branch. + +"Hello little bird, why are you whistling?" asked Freddy. + +"I'm whistling because I'm happy," replied the bird. + +Freddy smiled and continued hopping around the swamp. But suddenly, he heard a loud noise and saw a big truck coming towards the swamp. The truck drove right through the swamp, destroying everything in its path. Poor Freddy and all his friends were left without a home. Freddy looked at the little bird and said, "Why did the bad truck have to come and ruin our home?" + +The little bird replied sadly, "I don't know, but I'm not happy anymore." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty clothes and play dress-up. One day, her friend Emma came over to play. Emma was wearing a new dress that was very fashionable. + +Lily said, "Wow, Emma! Your dress is so pretty. What's its name?" + +Emma replied, "It's called a sundress. Do you want to try it on?" + +Lily was a little scared to try on Emma's dress because she didn't want to get it dirty. But Emma said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's okay. You can wear it." + +So Lily put on the sundress and twirled around. She felt so pretty and happy. Emma was right, it was a very fashionable dress. From that day on, Lily loved wearing sundresses and playing dress-up with Emma. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the grocery store with his mom. One day, while they were shopping, Timmy saw an ancient looking jar on the shelf. + +"Mommy, what's that?" Timmy asked. + +"It's an ancient jar of healing cream," his mom replied. + +"What does it do?" Timmy asked. + +"It helps heal cuts and scrapes," his mom explained. + +Timmy thought that was really cool and asked if they could buy it. His mom agreed and they took the ancient jar of healing cream home. From that day on, Timmy always had the healing cream on hand whenever he got a boo-boo. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very loyal to his owner, a little girl named Lily. Max loved to play with Lily and follow her wherever she went. + +One day, Lily was playing in the park with Max when she saw some smoke in the distance. She got scared and ran away, but Max stayed behind to investigate. Max saw that there was a fire and he knew he had to hide from the smoke. + +Max found a safe place to hide, but unfortunately, the fire spread quickly and Max couldn't escape. Lily was very sad when she found out that Max had passed away. She missed him very much, but she knew that he was a loyal friend who had tried to protect her until the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to jazz music with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to a scary old house to listen to jazz music. The house was very dark and creepy, but Lily's parents said it would be fun. + +As they listened to the jazz music, Lily noticed that the house was getting colder and scarier. Suddenly, the lights went out and Lily was very scared. She tried to run to her mommy and daddy, but she couldn't see anything in the dark. + +After a while, the lights came back on and Lily's parents were gone. Lily was all alone in the scary old house. She tried to find her way out, but she couldn't. She wished someone could restore her parents back to her. Sadly, Lily never saw her parents again and she was very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park with his mommy. They would play on the swings and slide down the slide. The park was big and had lots of trees. + +One day, Timmy saw a gray squirrel in the park. He ran over to see it. "Hello, Mr. Squirrel," said Timmy. "Can I be your friend?" The squirrel chittered and ran up a tree. + +Suddenly, a big storm came and a tree fell down. Timmy and his mommy were hurt. The ambulance came and took them to the hospital. Timmy was sad that he had to part with the park and his new friend, the gray squirrel. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was very loyal to his owner, a little girl named Lily. Every day, Lily would dress Spot in a red sweater before they went for a walk. + +One day, they came across a big structure in the park. It was a tall tower made of blocks. Lily and Spot decided to climb to the top. Spot was a little scared, but he was loyal to Lily and followed her up the tower. + +At the top, they could see the whole park. Lily was so happy and proud of Spot for being brave. They climbed back down and went home, where Lily gave Spot a big hug for being such a good and loyal dog. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady named Lily. She had a job that she loved to do. Her job was to work at a store where she sold presents. Every day, she would wake up early in the morning and get ready for work. She would put on her coat and hat and walk to the store. + +At the store, she would greet all the customers with a smile and show them all the presents she had. She loved to help people find the perfect present for their loved ones. She worked very hard every day, but she loved her job so much that it never felt like work. + +One day, a little girl came into the store with her mommy. She was very shy and didn't know what present to get for her daddy's birthday. Lily saw how sad the little girl was and decided to help her. She showed her all the presents in the store and helped her pick out the perfect one. The little girl was so happy and gave Lily a big hug. Lily felt very happy too, knowing that she had helped someone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go outside to run and jump. One day, her mommy said they were going to visit her grandma. Lily was very excited because she loved her grandma so much. + +When they got to grandma's house, Lily saw that her grandma was feeling sad. She asked her why, and grandma said she was ashamed because her garden wasn't looking very pretty. Lily wanted to help her grandma feel better, so she recommend they plant some new flowers together. + +They went to the store and picked out some pretty flowers. Lily helped her grandma dig holes and plant the flowers. When they were done, grandma's garden looked beautiful again. Lily was so happy that she could help her grandma and make her feel better. From that day on, they visited grandma's house often and always had fun gardening together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. It was a sunny day and they had a picnic. They had sandwiches, fruit, and cookies. Lily's mommy made a special sandwich with spicy cheese that made her nose tickle. + +After they ate, they played on the swings and the slide. Lily saw a man who used his hands to sign. He was talking to a lady and Lily was curious. She asked her mommy what the man was doing. Her mommy explained that he was using his hands to talk because he couldn't hear with his ears. Lily thought that was very interesting. + +At the end of the day, Lily was tired but happy. She had a fun day at the park with her family and learned something new about signing. She couldn't wait to go back to the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat yummy cookies. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Let's go for a ride in our van to get some cookies." Timmy was happy and said, "Yay! Cookies!" + +As they were driving, Timmy saw a big dog. The dog looked hungry, so Timmy said, "Mommy, can we give the dog a cookie?" His mom said, "No, Timmy. We don't want the dog to bite us." + +When they got to the cookie store, Timmy picked out his favorite cookies. They were chocolate chip and they looked so yummy. Timmy took a big bite and said, "Mmm, these are so good!" + +On the way back home, Timmy saw the same dog again. This time, the dog was wagging his tail. Timmy said, "Mommy, can we give the dog a cookie now?" His mom said, "Okay, but be careful. Don't let the dog bite you." Timmy gave the dog a cookie and the dog licked his face. Timmy laughed and said, "That tickles!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They sat on a bench and watched the birds fly in the sky. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a big rock and ran over to it. She climbed on top and sat there for a year. She felt so proud of herself for being so high up. Her mommy and daddy were alert and watched her carefully. + +After a while, Lily got tired of sitting on the rock and climbed down. She ran over to her mommy and daddy and hugged them. They were happy she was safe and sound. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful when she played on rocks. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to watch movies, especially cartoons with lots of colors. One day, Mittens saw an ad for a new movie that looked really fun. She wanted to go see it, but she didn't have any money. + +Mittens remembered that her owner sometimes got mail with money in it. So, when her owner wasn't looking, Mittens went through the mail and found some money. She was so excited to go see the movie! + +But when Mittens got to the movie theater, she saw that the line was very long. She waited and waited, but by the time she got to the front of the line, the movie had already started. She tried to sneak in, but the theater was too dark and she couldn't find a seat. + +Mittens was sad and disappointed. She realized that stealing the money from the mail was not a good idea. She learned that it's always better to be honest and patient. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet cat named Tuna. Tuna was a tough cat who loved to play with Lily's toys. + +One day, Lily accidentally stepped on Tuna's tail. Tuna cried and ran away to hide under the bed. Lily felt sad and wanted to say sorry to Tuna. + +"Lily: I'm sorry, Tuna. Please come out." + +Tuna heard Lily's apology and came out from under the bed. Lily gave Tuna a can of tuna to eat, and Tuna was happy again. From that day on, Lily made sure to be careful around Tuna's tail. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved to play outside, but it was very cold. Jack's mom told him to put on his coat so he wouldn't get sick. Jack didn't want to wear his coat because it was too big and heavy. + +"I don't want to wear my coat, Mommy. It's too heavy," Jack said. + +"But it's very cold outside, Jack. You need to wear your coat to stay warm," Mommy urged. + +Jack still didn't want to wear his coat, so Mommy said they couldn't go outside until he put it on. Jack thought about it and realized it would be easy to just wear his coat. + +"Okay, Mommy. I'll wear my coat," Jack said. + +Jack put on his coat and they went outside to play. They had so much fun playing in the snow, and Jack was happy he listened to his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her cushions, building forts and jumping on them. One day, she noticed that her favorite cushion was missing. She looked everywhere for it, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily was troubled and sad. She asked her brother, "Have you seen my cushion?" He replied, "No, but let's unite and look for it together." + +They searched high and low, under the bed and in the closet. Finally, they found the cushion hiding behind the curtains. Lily was overjoyed and hugged her brother. "Thank you for helping me," she said. + +From that day on, Lily and her brother always worked together to find things that were lost. They knew that they could unite and solve any problem that came their way. +Once upon a time, there was a famous model named Lily. She loved to wear pretty dresses and walk on the runway. One day, Lily's phone started to ring. It was her agent calling to tell her she got a big job! Lily was so happy she danced around her house. + +The job was to model a new dress for a famous designer. Lily put on the dress and walked down the runway. Everyone clapped and cheered for her. After the show, Lily's phone rang again. It was the designer telling her how great she was. Lily was so proud of herself. + +From that day on, Lily became even more famous. People would stop her on the street to take pictures with her. She would always smile and say hello. And every time her phone rang, she knew it was for another amazing job. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came to play with her. Timmy brought his favorite toy, a fake triangle. + +Lily saw the fake triangle and said, "That's a funny looking triangle, Timmy. It doesn't look real." Timmy replied, "It's not real, Lily. It's fake. But it still makes a cool sound when you shake it." + +Lily picked up the fake triangle and shook it. She heard a tinkling noise. "That's a nice sound," she said. "I like it." Timmy smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. Maybe we can make some music together." And so, they played with the fake triangle and sang songs together all afternoon. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Freddy. He lived in a swamp with his family and friends. One day, the sun was very hot and the swamp became very dry. Freddy and his friends were very thirsty and couldn't find any water to drink. + +Freddy decided to go look for water in the nearby village. He hopped and hopped until he saw a big fire burning in the distance. He got scared and hopped back to the swamp to warn his family and friends. + +Freddy's family and friends listened to him and quickly hopped away from the dry swamp. They found a new home near a river with plenty of water to drink. Freddy learned that it's important to be brave and help others in times of danger. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to go for walks with his owner, Sarah. But one day, Sarah put a leash on Max and he didn't like it. Max barked and whined, "No, no, no! I disagree!" + +Sarah said, "Max, I'm sorry, but we have to use the leash to keep you safe." + +Max didn't understand, but he still didn't like the leash. As they walked, Max smelled something very smelly. He barked and whined again, "No, no, no! I disagree! I don't like the smelly smell!" + +Sarah laughed and said, "I don't like it either, Max. Let's go home and take a bath." Max wagged his tail and agreed, happy to be going home without the smelly smell and the leash. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy car and he accidentally broke a clear glass. The glass shattered into tiny pieces and Timmy felt sad. + +Timmy's mom came to help him clean up the broken glass. She told him to be careful and not to touch the sharp pieces. She used a broom to sweep the broken glass and put it in the trash. + +The next day, Timmy wanted to play with his toy car again. But this time, he wanted to reverse it and make it go backwards. He had so much fun reversing his toy car and even forgot about the broken glass. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to be careful with glass and to never play with it. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy was very brave and loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Sammy and his friends were playing hide-and-seek when they heard a loud noise. + +Sammy's friend, Timmy, asked "What's that noise?" + +Sammy replied, "I don't know, let's go check it out!" + +As they got closer, they saw a big bird trying to shoot acorns at them with its beak. Sammy bravely stood in front of his friends and said, "Don't worry, I'll protect you!" + +Sammy quickly grabbed an acorn and shot it at the bird. The bird flew away and Sammy's friends cheered, "You're so brave, Sammy!" From that day on, Sammy was known as the bravest squirrel in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, powerful dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw a squirrel and Max ran after it. Lily tried to run too, but she stumbled and fell down. + +"Oh no, are you okay?" asked Max. + +"Yes, I'm okay," said Lily. "But I think I lost the lock to my bike." + +"Don't worry, we'll find it," said Max. + +They looked and looked, but they couldn't find the lock. Just as they were about to give up, a kind lady came over and said, "Did you lose this lock?" + +"Yes!" said Lily. "Thank you so much!" + +Lily and Max were very happy and grateful. They continued their walk, feeling safe and secure with their lock back in place. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to eat his vegetables. But Timmy refused! He didn't like the taste of broccoli. + +Later that day, Timmy was playing with matches. He saw a red flame and thought it was pretty. But his mom told him it was dangerous and he shouldn't play with fire. Timmy listened to his mom and put the matches away. + +Before bed, Timmy's mom read him a story about a red fire truck. Timmy loved the story and fell asleep dreaming about driving a fire truck and putting out flames. +Once upon a time, there was an old dog. He had a big tail that he liked to wag. One day, he went for a walk in the park. There, he saw a little boy who waved at him. The old dog wagged his tail happily and went to say hello. The little boy petted the dog and they became friends. From that day on, the old dog and the little boy would go for walks in the park and the old dog would always wag his tail when he saw his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her tricycle around the park. One day, she saw a boy with a big bike. He was performing tricks with it. + +Lily wanted to try too, but her tricycle didn't have pedals. She felt sad and angry. + +The boy saw her and said, "Don't be sad. You can perform tricks too. You just need to use your imagination." + +Lily smiled and started to pretend she was doing tricks too. She felt happy again. From that day on, she pedaled her tricycle with joy and imagination. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat pastries. One day, she went to the bakery with her mom to buy some yummy treats. While they were there, Lily saw a boy who was sad and crying. + +"What's wrong?" asked Lily. + +"I wanted to buy a pastry, but I don't have enough money," replied the boy. + +"Don't worry," said Lily. "I can share my pastries with you. I learned that sharing is good." + +The boy smiled and thanked her. They both enjoyed the soft and delicious pastries together. From that day on, Lily and the boy became good friends and always shared their treats with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach with her family. One day, while she was playing in the sand, she saw something in the water. It was a jellyfish! + +Lily was scared at first, but her smart dad told her that jellyfish are harmless and just like to float around in the water. Lily was curious and wanted to collect the jellyfish in a bucket. + +She ran to her mom and asked for a bucket. Her mom gave her one and Lily carefully collected the jellyfish. She was so proud of herself for being brave and smart. + +After playing with the jellyfish for a little while, Lily and her family released them back into the water. Lily went home that day feeling happy and proud of her new collection. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty dresses and bows in her hair. One day, she went to school wearing a new style of dress with a big bow on it. Her friend, Timmy, said "Wow, your dress is so pretty. I wish I had one like that." + +Lily smiled and said "Thank you, my mom picked it out for me." But then Timmy said "But your bow is too big, it looks silly." This made Lily feel hurt and sad. She didn't want her friend to make fun of her bow. + +Later that day, Lily's mom picked her up from school and noticed she was upset. Lily told her about what Timmy said and how it made her feel. Her mom said "Don't worry, Lily. Everyone has their own style and that's what makes us special. You should wear what makes you happy, even if others don't like it." + +Lily felt better and decided to wear her big bow with confidence. The next day, when she saw Timmy, he said "Wow, your bow looks great now. I wish I had one like that." Lily smiled and said "Thank you, Timmy. I love my bow too." They both laughed and played together, happy to be friends again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she was looking for something new to do. She went to her mom and said, "I'm bored, can we do something fun?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Let's go to the store and find something special to buy. Maybe we can find something that has a lot of value." + +Lily was excited and they went to the store. They looked at all the toys and games, but nothing caught Lily's eye. Then, she saw a big, soft pillow that she could squeeze and play with. She knew that it would be perfect and it had a lot of value to her. + +She hugged the pillow and said, "This is so fun! I'm not bored anymore!" Her mom smiled and they went home, happy with their special purchase. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world. One day, he saw a blue butterfly flying around in his backyard. He thought it was so pretty and wanted to follow it. + +Timmy followed the butterfly all around the yard. But then, he heard a loud and noisy sound coming from the street. It was a big truck driving by. Timmy got scared and ran back to his house. + +His mom asked him why he was running so fast, and Timmy told her about the noisy truck. His mom explained to him that sometimes things that look pretty, like the butterfly, can lead us to dangerous places. She told him to always be careful and follow the rules. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to be more careful and always follow the rules. He still loved to explore and see new things, but he made sure to do it safely. +Once upon a time, there were two twin sisters named Lily and Lucy. They both looked exactly the same, and it was hard to tell them apart. They lived in a big house with their parents and their dog, Max. + +One day, Lily and Lucy were playing with their toys when they saw a bird outside. "Look, Lucy! A bird!" said Lily. "It seems very happy," said Lucy. "I think it's because it's flying in the sunshine," said Lily. + +Max, the dog, barked and ran outside to chase the bird. Lily and Lucy watched as the bird flew away. "Max isn't very intelligent," said Lucy. "No, he isn't," agreed Lily. "But we still love him," they both said with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cookies and always asked her mom for one. One day, her mom gave her a cookie and said, "Lily, be alert and don't eat too many cookies." + +Lily took a bite of the cookie and it tasted so good that she wanted to eat more. Her mom urged her to stop and said, "Lily, you already had one cookie. It's not good for you to eat too many." + +Lily listened to her mom and decided to save the rest of her cookie for later. She felt proud of herself for being a good listener and making a healthy choice. From that day on, she only ate one cookie a day and her mom was happy that she was taking care of her body. +Ben liked to poke things. He poked his toys, his food, his dog, and sometimes his mom and dad. He liked to see what would happen when he poked. He poked hard and soft, big and small, loud and quiet things. + +One day, Ben went with his dad to the barber. The barber had a big chair, a sharp tool, and a funny cape. Ben was curious. He wanted to poke the barber. He waited until his dad was busy talking to the barber. Then he got up from his seat and walked to the barber. + +He reached out his hand and poked the barber's nose. The barber was surprised. He made a loud noise and dropped his tool. His dad and the other people in the shop looked at Ben. They were not happy. They said, "No, Ben, no! You don't poke the barber!" + +Ben felt bad. He did not mean to make the barber angry. He said, "Sorry, barber, sorry." The barber was kind. He smiled and said, "It's okay, Ben, but please don't poke me again. It hurts and it's dangerous. You can poke something else, like this." He gave Ben a soft toy to poke. Ben liked the toy. He said, "Thank you, barber, thank you." + +Ben learned a lesson. He learned that some things are not good to poke. He learned that the barber was unusual. He was not like his toys, his food, his dog, or his mom and dad. He was a person who had feelings and who could help him look nice. Ben decided to be nice to the barber too. He did not poke him anymore. He sat still and let him cut his hair. He said, "Bye, barber, bye." The barber said, "Bye, Ben, bye. See you next time." +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play outside. They run, jump, and kick a ball. This is exercise. Exercise is good for them. + +One day, it is cold outside. Lily and Max wear warm clothes. They have jackets with zips. Lily can zip her jacket by herself. She is proud. Max cannot zip his jacket. He is sad. + +"Can you help me, Lily?" Max asks. "I cannot zip my jacket." + +"Sure, Max. I can help you." Lily says. She goes to Max and zips his jacket. "There you go. Now you are warm." + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." Max says. He smiles. Lily smiles too. + +They hug and then they play. They have fun. They are fine. +Lily was a little girl who loved to sing. She sang all the time, at home, at school, and in the park. She sang to her toys, to her friends, and to the birds. She had a beautiful voice that made everyone happy. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big field of daisies. She ran to the flowers and picked one. She held it in her hand and sang to it. "You are a pretty daisy, I like you very much. You are yellow and white, like the sun and the clouds. You smell nice and sweet, like honey and cake." + +A boy named Tom saw Lily singing to the daisy. He was a mean boy who liked to tease and hurt others. He thought Lily was silly and stupid for singing to a flower. He wanted to make her cry. He walked up to her and said, "Hey, what are you doing? Are you crazy? That's just a flower, it can't hear you or talk to you. You are not intelligent, you are dumb. Give me that daisy, I'll show you what to do with it." + +He snatched the daisy from Lily's hand and tore it apart. He threw the petals in the air and laughed. He said, "There, now it's gone. How do you like that? You can't sing to it anymore. You are a bad singer, you sound like a frog. Go away, you are not welcome here." + +Lily was shocked and sad. She felt a big pain in her heart. She started to cry. She ran to her mom and hugged her. She said, "Mommy, why did he do that? Why was he so mean? I just wanted to sing to the daisy, it was so pretty and nice. I didn't do anything wrong. I'm sorry, mommy, I'm sorry." + +Her mom hugged her back and said, "It's okay, my darling, it's not your fault. He was a bad boy, he didn't know how to be kind and respectful. You are a good girl, you are intelligent and talented. You have a gift for singing, and you should never stop. Don't let him ruin your joy, you are stronger than that. Come on, let's go home. I'll make you some cookies and we'll sing together. I love you, Lily, I love you very much." + +They left the park and walked home. Lily still felt sad and hurt, but she also felt loved and safe. She knew her mom was right, she was a good girl, and she had a gift for singing. She decided to never let anyone make her feel bad for singing. She decided to keep singing, no matter what. She decided to be happy, like the daisy. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Anna found a spider. It was big and black and had eight legs. + +"Look, Ben, I found a spider!" Anna said. She held it in her hand and showed it to Ben. + +"Wow, Anna, that is a big spider!" Ben said. He was not afraid of spiders. He wanted to see it closer. He reached out his hand to touch it. + +But the spider did not like to be touched. It was scared and angry. It made a noisy sound. It sounded like a hiss. It bit Ben's finger. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. He dropped the spider and shook his hand. It hurt a lot. He ran to the house to find his mom. + +Anna felt sorry for Ben. She did not want him to be hurt. She wanted to help him. She picked up the spider and put it in a jar. She put a lid on the jar and locked it. She did not want the spider to escape and bite anyone else. + +She followed Ben to the house. She gave the jar to his mom. + +"Mom, this is the spider that bit Ben. I locked it in the jar. I'm sorry, mom," Anna said. + +Mom looked at the jar and saw the spider. She was not happy. She did not like spiders. She thought they were creepy and dangerous. + +"Anna, thank you for locking the spider in the jar. But you should not play with spiders. They can hurt you and Ben. They are not toys. They are wild animals. You should leave them alone," Mom said. + +She took Ben to the bathroom and washed his finger. She put some cream and a band-aid on it. She gave him a hug and a kiss. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Mom asked. + +Ben nodded. His finger still hurt, but he felt better. He hugged his mom and said, "I'm okay, mom. Thank you, mom." + +Mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Ben. I love you." + +She took Anna and Ben to the kitchen and gave them some cookies and milk. They ate and drank and talked. They forgot about the spider. + +Mom threw the jar with the spider in the trash. She did not want to see it again. She hoped it would not come back. +Tom and Mia love to sail. They have a toy boat that they play with in the bath. They pretend they are pirates and look for treasure. They make funny noises and splash the water. + +One day, they ask their mom if they can sail in the big pond in the park. Mom says yes, but they have to be careful and stay close to her. She packs a picnic basket with sandwiches, cookies and juice. They put on their hats and sunscreen and go to the park. + +They find a nice spot near the pond and spread a blanket on the grass. Mom helps them put their boat in the water and ties a string to it. They take turns pulling the string and making the boat sail. They see ducks, fish and frogs in the pond. They wave and say hello. + +They get hungry and thirsty and go back to the blanket. Mom gives them sandwiches, cookies and juice. They eat and drink and say thank you. They feel happy and full. They look at the sky and see bright clouds and a big sun. They smile and hug mom. They love to sail. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big red truck in front of their house. The truck has a long ladder and a big hose. Sara and Tom are curious. + +"Who are they?" Sara asks. + +"They are firemen," Tom says. "They help people when there is fire." + +"What are they doing?" Sara asks. + +"They are checking the chimney," Tom says. "The chimney is where the smoke comes out of the house. Sometimes, the chimney can get dirty and make fire." + +Sara and Tom watch the firemen climb the ladder. They see them look inside the chimney. They see them spray water with the hose. They see them come down the ladder. + +"Wow, that looks fun!" Sara says. + +"I want to ride the ladder!" Tom says. + +They run to the truck. They see a fireman sitting in the driver's seat. He smiles at them. + +"Hello, kids," he says. "Do you like our truck?" + +"Yes, we do!" Sara and Tom say. + +"Can we ride the ladder?" Tom asks. + +The fireman laughs. He shakes his head. + +"No, no, that's too dangerous," he says. "The ladder is very high. You could fall and get hurt. Only firemen can ride the ladder." + +Sara and Tom feel sad. They want to ride the ladder. They want to see the chimney. They want to spray water. + +"Can we ride the truck?" Sara asks. + +The fireman thinks. He nods. + +"OK, OK, you can ride the truck," he says. "But only for a little bit. And you have to wear these helmets and seatbelts." + +He gives them helmets and seatbelts. He helps them get in the truck. He starts the engine. He turns on the siren. He drives around the block. + +Sara and Tom are happy. They ride the truck. They hear the siren. They wave at the people. They feel like firemen. + +They come back to their house. They thank the fireman. They give him a hug. They get out of the truck. + +"That was fun!" Sara says. + +"That was awesome!" Tom says. + +They run to their mom. They tell her about their ride. They show her their helmets. They smile. + +The end. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the garden. They had a big box of toys that they shared, but sometimes they fought over them. One day, they both wanted the same red car, and they pulled and pushed and shouted. + +"Give me the car, it's mine!" Ben said. + +"No, it's mine, I saw it first!" Sam said. + +They did not listen to each other or to their mom, who told them to stop fighting and share. They were so angry that they did not notice a rabbit sneaking into the garden. The rabbit was hungry and looked for something to eat. He saw a bunch of radishes that mom had planted, and he nibbled on them. + +The radishes were crunchy and sweet, and the rabbit ate them all. He was very happy and full, and he hopped away. Ben and Sam did not see him, because they were still fighting over the car. + +Soon, mom came out and saw the empty radish patch. She was very sad and angry, and she asked Ben and Sam what happened. They did not know, and they blamed each other for not watching the radishes. Mom was disappointed in them, and she took away the car and all the other toys. She said they had to learn to share and be kind, or they would lose everything. + +Ben and Sam felt sorry and ashamed. They realized that they had been selfish and foolish, and that they had wasted their time and their radishes. They hugged each other and said they were sorry. They asked mom to forgive them and to give them another chance. Mom smiled and hugged them back. She said she loved them, but they had to be more careful and responsible. She gave them back the car and some of the toys, and she told them to play nicely and to watch the garden. + +Ben and Sam agreed, and they thanked mom. They decided to share the car and to take turns with the other toys. They also helped mom to plant some more radishes, and they promised to protect them from the rabbit. They learned that fighting was not fun, and that sharing was better. They were happy and fit, and they played in the garden. +Anna and Ben like to play with blocks. They make towers and houses and cars with the blocks. They have many colors of blocks: red, blue, yellow, green and more. + +One day, they are playing with blocks in the living room. Anna makes a big tower with red and blue blocks. She is very proud of her tower. She says to Ben: "Look at my tower! It is so tall and pretty!" + +Ben looks at Anna's tower. He wants to make a tower too. But he only has yellow and green blocks. He thinks they are not as nice as red and blue blocks. He feels poor. He says to Anna: "I don't like your tower. It is too tall and too pretty. My blocks are better than yours!" + +Anna is surprised and sad. She likes her tower and her blocks. She does not want to fight with Ben. She says to Ben: "Why are you mean to me? I like your blocks too. They are bright and happy. We can share our blocks and make towers together!" + +Ben does not listen to Anna. He is angry and jealous. He pushes Anna's tower with his hand. The tower falls down and the blocks scatter on the floor. Anna cries. She says to Ben: "You are bad! You broke my tower! You are not my friend!" + +Ben frowns. He sees Anna crying and the blocks on the floor. He feels sorry. He says to Anna: "I am sorry. I was wrong. I should not have pushed your tower. You are my friend. Can we play again?" + +Anna stops crying. She looks at Ben. She sees that he is sorry. She says to Ben: "It is okay. I forgive you. We can play again. But we have to be nice and share our blocks. Can you help me make a new tower?" + +Ben nods. He says to Anna: "Yes, I can help you. Let's make a new tower. A bigger and prettier tower. With all the colors of the blocks. We can be happy and have fun!" + +Anna and Ben smile. They hug each other. They pick up the blocks and start to make a new tower. They are friends again. They are not poor. They have each other and the blocks. They have a lot of fun. +Lily and Luke are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. They see a big slide and they want to go on it. + +"Me first!" Lily says. She runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. + +"Wait for me!" Luke says. He runs after her, but he is slower. He does not like to rush. + +Lily reaches the top of the slide and sits down. She looks at Luke and smiles. She is ready to slide down. + +"Come on, Luke!" she says. "It is fun!" + +Luke gets to the top of the slide and sits next to Lily. He looks at the slide and feels scared. It is high and fast. + +"I don't want to go!" he says. He holds on to the ladder. + +Lily sees that Luke is scared. She is gentle and kind. She holds his hand and says, "Don't worry, Luke. I am here with you. We can go together." + +Luke looks at Lily and feels better. He trusts his twin. He nods and says, "Okay, Lily. Let's go together." + +Lily and Luke slide down the slide, holding hands. They laugh and scream as they go. They land on the ground and hug each other. + +"That was fun!" Lily says. + +"Yes, it was!" Luke says. + +They look at their mom and dad, who are watching them. They wave and smile. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and build forts with the furniture. They moved the sofa, the chairs, the table and the cushions to make their ship. + +"Ahoy, matey!" Ben said. "We are the best pirates in the world! We can find treasure and fight monsters!" + +"Yay!" Anna said. "But we have to be careful. Mom and Dad don't like it when we mess up the furniture. They say we have to replace it when we are done." + +"Replace?" Ben asked. "What does that mean?" + +"It means we have to put it back where it was before," Anna explained. "Like this." She picked up a cushion and put it on the sofa. + +"Oh, I see," Ben said. "That's easy. We can do that later. Let's play some more!" + +They continued to play and have fun. They did not notice that their little brother, Sam, was watching them. Sam was only two years old and he did not understand their game. He was curious and wanted to join them. He crawled to the living room and saw the furniture. + +"Wow!" Sam said. "Look at all the toys! I want to play too!" He grabbed a chair and dragged it to his room. He did not know he was taking something that was not his. He was ignorant. + +Anna and Ben heard a noise and turned around. They saw Sam with the chair. + +"Hey!" Anna shouted. "That's our chair! Give it back!" + +"No!" Sam said. "It's mine! I like it!" + +Anna and Ben ran after him. They tried to get the chair from him, but he held on tight. They started to argue and fight. + +Mom and Dad heard the commotion and came to see what was going on. They saw the living room in disarray and the children in a tug-of-war. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asked. "Why are you fighting over a chair?" + +"It's our chair!" Anna and Ben said. "We were playing pirates and he took it!" + +"It's my toy!" Sam said. "I found it!" + +Mom and Dad sighed. They were not happy. They explained to the children that the chair was not a toy, but a piece of furniture. They told them that they had to respect the furniture and not move it around. They told them that they had to replace it when they were done. They told them that they had to share and not be selfish. They told them that they had to apologize and make up. + +The children felt sorry. They said they were sorry. They hugged and made up. They helped Mom and Dad to replace the furniture. They learned a lesson. They decided to play something else. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. Lily saw a big yellow daisy and picked it. She wanted to give it to her mom. + +"Look, Ben, I have a daisy for mom!" she said, holding the flower. + +Ben smiled. He wanted to find a daisy too. He looked around, but he could not see any more. He saw a big puddle of water. He had an idea. + +"Maybe there are daisies in the water," he said. "Let's go and see." + +Lily nodded. She followed Ben to the puddle. They splashed in the water with their boots. They had fun, but they did not find any daisies. + +"Ben, I think there are no daisies in the water," Lily said. "Maybe they are in the grass." + +Ben agreed. He got out of the puddle and walked to the grass. He saw a small white daisy. He picked it. He was happy. + +"Look, Lily, I have a daisy too!" he said, holding the flower. + +Lily came to see. She was happy for Ben. She looked at her own daisy. It was wet and droopy. She felt sad. + +"Oh, Ben, my daisy is wet and sad," she said. "I can't give it to mom like this." + +Ben looked at Lily's daisy. He felt sorry for her. He had an idea. + +"Lily, you can have my daisy," he said. "It is dry and happy. Mom will like it." + +Lily smiled. She hugged Ben. She took his daisy. She was grateful. + +"Thank you, Ben, you are very kind," she said. "You are the best brother ever." + +Ben smiled. He hugged Lily. He did not mind giving his daisy. He was glad to make Lily happy. + +They ran to their mom and gave her the daisies. Mom was surprised and happy. She kissed them and thanked them. + +"You are very sweet, Lily and Ben," she said. "You made my day." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They felt proud and happy. They loved their mom and each other. They played some more in the garden. They had a good day. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play and learn new things. One day, they go to the museum with their moms. The museum has many things to see and touch. Anna and Ben are happy. + +They see big animals, like lions and elephants. They see small animals, like birds and bugs. They see shiny rocks, like gold and silver. They see old things, like pots and bones. They see pictures, like flowers and faces. They want to see more. + +But the museum is very big and cold. Anna and Ben get tired and hungry. They want to go home. They look for their moms, but they cannot find them. They are lost. They are scared. + +They see a man. He wears a blue shirt and a badge. He works at the museum. He smiles at them. He says, "Hello, little ones. Do you need help?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They hope the man will take them to their moms. They trust him. They follow him. + +But the man is bad. He does not work at the museum. He is a thief. He wants to take Anna and Ben away. He wants to sell them. He is mean. + +He takes them to a dark room. He locks the door. He says, "You are mine now. You will do what I say. You will not see your moms again." + +Anna and Ben cry. They want their moms. They want to go home. They are in trouble. They are sad. +Tom and Lily liked to play with blocks. They made towers, bridges, and houses with them. They had many colors and shapes of blocks. They had fun together. + +One day, Tom had a dream. He dreamed that he was a king and Lily was a queen. They lived in a big tower made of blocks. The tower was very high and smooth. It had windows and doors and flags. Tom and Lily looked out from the tower and saw their kingdom. They were happy. + +Tom woke up and smiled. He wanted to make his dream come true. He ran to Lily and told her his dream. "Let's make a tower like in my dream," he said. "We can be king and queen and rule the blocks." + +Lily liked the idea. She helped Tom find the blocks they needed. They worked hard and built a tower. It was not as big and smooth as in Tom's dream, but it was still nice. They put a crown on Tom's head and a tiara on Lily's head. They pretended to be king and queen. + +But then, something bad happened. Tom saw a red block that he wanted. It was on the top of the tower. He reached for it and pulled it out. But he did not know that the red block was holding the tower together. The tower started to shake and fall. The blocks crashed to the ground. Tom and Lily fell with them. They got hurt and cried. Their tower was gone. Their dream was over. They were not happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a book of poems. Poems are words that sound nice and make pictures in the head. + +Lily opens the book and reads a poem. The poem is about a cat and a mouse. The cat is big and the mouse is small. The cat wants to catch the mouse, but the mouse is clever and runs away. The poem has words that rhyme, like cat and hat, and mouse and house. + +Ben listens to the poem and smiles. He likes the poem. He thinks the mouse is funny and the cat is silly. He says to Lily, "That is a good poem. You read it very well. Can you read another one?" + +Lily is happy. She likes to read poems. She says to Ben, "Thank you. I like to read poems too. Yes, I can read another one. How about this one? It is about a bear and a honey pot." + +Lily reads the poem. The poem is about a bear who loves honey. The bear finds a honey pot in the woods. He tries to get the honey, but the pot is stuck on his head. He bumps into trees and rocks. He makes a lot of noise. The poem has words that rhyme, like bear and hair, and pot and not. + +Ben laughs at the poem. He likes the poem. He thinks the bear is cute and the honey pot is funny. He says to Lily, "That is a sweet poem. You read it very well. You are a good reader." + +Lily is proud. She likes to read poems. She says to Ben, "Thank you. You are a good listener. Do you want to read a poem too?" + +Ben nods. He wants to read a poem too. He says to Lily, "Yes, I want to read a poem. Can you help me if I don't know a word?" + +Lily says, "Of course. I will help you. You can choose a poem." + +Ben chooses a poem. The poem is about a dog and a bone. The dog finds a bone in the park. He wants to keep it, but he sees his reflection in a pond. He thinks it is another dog with a bigger bone. He barks and drops his bone. He loses his bone and his reflection. The poem has words that rhyme, like dog and log, and bone and alone. + +Ben reads the poem. He reads some words by himself, and some words with Lily's help. He likes the poem. He thinks the dog is greedy and the bone is tasty. He says to Lily, "That is a fun poem. I read it with your help. You are a good helper." + +Lily claps her hands. She likes the poem. She thinks Ben did a good job. She says to Ben, "That is a fun poem. You read it very well. You are a good reader." + +Ben and Lily smile at each other. They like to read poems. They applaud each other. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big red bus. The bus stops near their house. The bus has many children inside. + +"Where are they going?" Tom asks. + +"Let's find out!" Lily says. + +They run to the bus. They see a sign on the bus. The sign says "Zoo Trip". They want to go to the zoo. They see a nice lady on the bus. She is the teacher. + +"Hello, children. Do you want to join us?" the lady asks. + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Lily say. + +The lady smiles. She helps them get on the bus. The bus starts to move. Tom and Lily are happy. They wave to their parents. + +The bus drives for a long time. It goes over a bridge. It goes through a tunnel. It goes up a hill. Tom and Lily look out the window. They see many animals. They see lions, elephants, monkeys, and more. + +"We are here!" the lady says. "Welcome to the zoo!" + +The bus stops. The children get off the bus. They follow the lady. They are ready to see more animals. They are ready to have fun. They are glad they arrived. +Lily and Ben are brother and sister. They like to play together, but they are also competitive. They want to know who is better at everything. + +One day, they find a tape measure in the garage. They decide to use it to measure things. They measure the sofa, the table, the door, and the bike. They compare the numbers and say who has the bigger or smaller thing. + +"Look, my bike is 52 inches long. Yours is only 48 inches. Mine is bigger!" Ben says. + +"So what? My sofa is 72 inches wide. Yours is only 68 inches. Mine is wider!" Lily says. + +They keep measuring and arguing until they run out of things to measure. Then they have an idea. They measure each other. + +"I am 38 inches tall. You are only 36 inches. I am taller!" Ben says. + +"But I am 24 inches wide. You are only 22 inches. I am wider!" Lily says. + +They are both happy and unhappy. They are happy because they have something to brag about. They are unhappy because they are not the same. + +They look at each other and think. Then they smile and hug. + +"Who cares if we are not the same? We are brother and sister. We love each other. That is what matters!" they say. + +They put the tape measure away and go to play something else. They are still competitive, but they are also kind. They measure their love, and it is bigger than anything. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big pond with many birds. They wanted to feed them some bread. They ran to the pond and threw some bread in the water. + +But one bird was not happy. It was a big goose with a long neck and a sharp beak. It did not like Tim and Lily. It thought they were too noisy and too close. It wanted the bread for itself. It hissed and flapped its wings. + +"Go away, goose!" Tim shouted. "We are not hurting you. We are just feeding the birds." + +The goose did not listen. It chased Tim and Lily. It bit Tim's leg and pulled Lily's hair. Tim and Lily cried. They were scared and hurt. + +"Help, help!" they called. + +A man heard them. He was a park ranger. He wore a hat and a badge. He ran to the pond and saw the goose. He picked up a stick and waved it at the goose. + +"Stop, goose!" he said. "You are being bad. You are not allowed to hurt the children. You must share the bread with the other birds." + +The goose was afraid of the man. It let go of Tim and Lily. It ran away to the other side of the pond. It hid behind some reeds. + +The man helped Tim and Lily. He checked their leg and hair. He gave them a band-aid and a hug. He said they were brave and kind. + +"I'm sorry, children," he said. "That goose is very mean. It does not like anyone. It always tries to scare and bite people. I will punish it. I will take it to another place where it cannot bother anyone. Maybe it will learn to be nice." + +Tim and Lily thanked the man. They said they were sorry for the goose. They hoped it would find some friends. They decided to play somewhere else. They did not want to see the goose again. They were happy to be safe and together. +Mia and Ben are friends. They like to play and dance together. They have a meeting every day after lunch. They meet in the big tree in the park. They dance under the tree and sing songs. + +One day, they see a big dog near the tree. The dog is black and has sharp teeth. It barks loud and runs fast. Mia and Ben are scared. They stop dancing and hide behind the tree. + +"Go away, dog!" Mia says. "You are scary. You are not nice." + +But the dog does not go away. It comes closer to the tree. It sniffs and growls. Mia and Ben hug each other. + +"Help, help!" Ben says. "We need help. Where is mom? Where is dad?" + +Then they hear a whistle. It is the dog's owner. He is a man with a hat and a leash. He calls the dog and pulls it away. + +"Sorry, kids," he says. "My dog is not mean. He just likes to play. He does not know you are scared. He thinks you are dancing with him." + +Mia and Ben peek from behind the tree. They see the dog wagging its tail and licking the man's face. They feel a little better. + +"Can we dance with your dog?" Mia asks. + +"Sure, if you want to," the man says. "His name is Rex. He loves to dance." + +Mia and Ben come out from behind the tree. They pet Rex and say hello. Rex licks them and wags his tail. He is not scary anymore. He is friendly. + +They dance with Rex and the man under the tree. They sing songs and laugh. They have a fun meeting. They are not scared anymore. They are happy. +Ben and Mia were excited to go to the park with their dad. They put on their hats and coats and ran outside. It was very cold and they could see their breath in the air. + +"Look, dad, a crane!" Ben shouted, pointing to a big yellow machine that was lifting something. "Can we go closer?" + +"Sure, but be careful," dad said. "The crane is working hard and we don't want to get in its way." + +They walked towards the crane and saw that it was moving a big pile of snow. The snow was white and shiny and looked like fun. + +"Can we play in the snow, dad?" Mia asked, jumping up and down. + +"OK, but only for a little while," dad said. "The snow is very cold and we don't want to catch a cold." + +Ben and Mia ran to the snow and started to make snowballs and snowmen. They laughed and threw snow at each other and at dad. They had a lot of fun, but soon they started to shiver. + +"Brrr, I'm cold," Mia said, rubbing her arms. + +"Me too," Ben said, sniffling. + +"Let's go home and have some hot chocolate," dad said, picking them up. "You did a great job playing in the snow, but now it's time to warm up." + +They said goodbye to the crane and thanked it for the snow. Then they went home and had some hot chocolate and cookies. They were happy and cozy and told dad stories about their snow adventure. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors, but her favorite was pink. She liked to draw flowers, hearts, and stars with pink. She also liked to draw her family and friends with pink. + +One day, her teacher gave her a new paper. It was green. Lily did not like green. She thought it was ugly and boring. She wanted to draw with pink, but she did not have any pink paper. She felt sad and angry. + +Her teacher saw her face and came to her. She smiled and said, "Lily, green is a good color. It is the color of grass, trees, and frogs. You can draw many things with green. Why don't you try it?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not want to try it. She wanted to draw with pink. + +Her teacher did not give up. She said, "Lily, I know you love pink, but you can also use other colors. You can mix them and make new colors. You can draw pink flowers on the green paper. Or you can draw green frogs with pink spots. Or you can draw anything you want. You are a good artist. I encourage you to be creative and have fun." + +Lily looked at her teacher. She saw that her teacher was kind and helpful. She also saw that her teacher had a pink shirt. She thought maybe her teacher liked pink too. She felt a little better. + +She picked up a green crayon and started to draw. She drew a big green circle. Then she picked up a pink crayon and drew a smaller pink circle inside. She added some lines and dots and made a face. She made a green and pink smiley face. She liked it. She showed it to her teacher. + +Her teacher clapped and said, "Lily, that is a wonderful drawing. You made a green and pink smiley face. You used both colors and made something new and happy. I am proud of you. You did a great job." + +Lily smiled too. She felt happy and proud. She thanked her teacher and gave her a hug. She decided to draw more green and pink things. She had fun. She learned to like green. She still loved pink. +Lily and Sam were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to swing on the swings and slide on the slides. They saw a big metal thing with wheels and a door. It looked like a car, but it was not. It was a fire truck. + +"Can we go see the fire truck, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. It is not a toy. It is a dangerous thing that helps people when there is fire," mom said. + +Lily and Sam ran to the fire truck. They saw a shiny buckle on the door. They wanted to touch it. + +"Look, a buckle!" Sam said. He reached for it. + +"No, Sam, don't!" Lily said. She was scared. She remembered what mom said. + +But it was too late. Sam pulled the buckle and the door opened. He fell inside the fire truck. He hit his head on something hard. He started to cry. + +Lily panicked. She did not know what to do. She ran to the door and tried to pull Sam out. But he was stuck. The door was heavy. + +"Help! Help!" Lily shouted. + +Mom heard Lily's shout. She ran to the fire truck. She saw Sam inside. He had blood on his head. She was very worried. + +"Sam, are you okay?" mom asked. + +"It hurts, mom. It hurts a lot," Sam said. + +Mom lifted the door and took Sam out. She hugged him and kissed him. She looked for a band-aid in her bag. She put it on Sam's head. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I was curious. I wanted to see the buckle," Sam said. + +"I know, Sam. But you have to be careful. The fire truck is not a toy. It is a dangerous thing. You could have been hurt more," mom said. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I scared you. I did not listen to you," Sam said. + +"It's okay, Sam. I'm glad you are not hurt more. I love you," Lily said. + +They hugged each other. Mom smiled. She was glad they were okay. + +"Let's go home now. We can play with our toys there. They are not dangerous," mom said. + +"Okay, mom. We learned our lesson. We will not touch the fire truck again," Lily and Sam said. + +They walked home with mom. They held her hand. They were happy. They were safe. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to play outside. They liked to run, jump, swing and slide in the park. They also liked to look for flowers, bugs and birds in the garden. They were very enthusiastic about everything they saw and did. + +One day, they went to the park with their mom and dad. It was a sunny and warm day in spring. The grass was green, the sky was blue and the trees had pink and white blossoms. Lily and Ben were very happy and excited. They wanted to try everything in the park. + +They ran to the swings and took turns pushing each other. They laughed and shouted as they went higher and higher. Then they ran to the slide and slid down fast and smooth. They giggled and clapped as they landed on the soft sand. Then they ran to the seesaw and bounced up and down. They smiled and waved as they balanced each other. + +They had so much fun that they did not want to stop. But their mom and dad said it was time to go home. They said they had to eat lunch and take a nap. Lily and Ben did not like that. They wanted to remain in the park. They wanted to play more. + +They pouted and whined and said no. They did not listen to their mom and dad. They ran away and hid behind a big tree. They thought their mom and dad would not find them. They thought they could stay in the park forever. + +But their mom and dad were not fooled. They knew where Lily and Ben were. They walked to the big tree and called their names. They said they were not angry, but they were worried. They said they loved them and wanted them to be safe and healthy. They said they could come back to the park another day. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They realized they had been naughty and rude. They came out from behind the tree and hugged their mom and dad. They said they were sorry and they loved them too. They said they were ready to go home and eat lunch and take a nap. + +Their mom and dad smiled and kissed them. They said they were proud of them and they forgave them. They said they had a wonderful time in the park with them. They said they were very enthusiastic and curious children. They said they hoped they would always be like that. + +They held hands and walked to the car. They waved goodbye to the park and the flowers, bugs and birds. They said they would come back soon and play again. They were happy and tired. They fell asleep in the car and dreamed of spring. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck. The truck has a picture of a zebra on it. Lila and Ben love zebras. They run to the truck. + +The truck is open. Inside, there are many cages. Lila and Ben see lions, monkeys, birds, and snakes. They are very excited. They want to see the zebra. They look for the zebra cage. + +They find the zebra cage. The zebra is black and white. It has a long neck and a tail. It is very pretty. Lila and Ben say hello to the zebra. The zebra looks at them. It makes a loud noise. It sounds like a horse. + +Lila and Ben are scared. They think the zebra is angry. They run away from the cage. They see a man. The man is wearing a hat and a shirt. He has a badge. He is the zookeeper. + +The zookeeper sees Lila and Ben. He is not happy. He says, "What are you doing here? This is not a place for kids. This is a place for animals. The animals are important. They need to be safe and healthy. You could hurt them or they could hurt you. You have to leave now." + +Lila and Ben are sorry. They did not know. They say sorry to the zookeeper. They say sorry to the zebra. They go back to the park. They play with their toys. They do not go near the truck again. They learn a lesson. They respect the animals. They are still friends. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a yellow taxi. They pretended to drive around the city and pick up passengers. Sometimes they argued about who got to be the driver and who got to be the passenger. + +One day, their mom said they had to go to the dentist. She put them in the car and drove to the clinic. Lily and Max did not like the dentist. They were scared of the big chair and the loud drill. They wanted to stay home and play with their taxi. + +When they got to the clinic, their mom told them to wait in the lobby. She gave them a book and a puzzle to keep them busy. She said she would be back soon. Lily and Max looked at the book and the puzzle. They were boring. They missed their taxi. + +They saw a door that said "Staff Only". They were curious. They decided to sneak in and see what was behind it. They opened the door and saw a big room with many shelves. On the shelves, there were many toys. There were dolls, cars, trains, blocks, and more. Lily and Max were amazed. They thought they had found a toy store. + +They ran to the shelves and started to grab the toys. They wanted to play with them all. They did not see the sign that said "Donations". They did not know that the toys belonged to other children who had given them away. They did not hear the footsteps of the nurse who was coming to check the room. + +The nurse saw Lily and Max with the toys. She was angry. She said, "What are you doing here? These toys are not yours. They belong to other children who need them. You are very naughty. Where is your mom?" + +Lily and Max were scared. They dropped the toys and ran to the door. They wanted to find their mom and go home. They did not want to play with the toys anymore. They wanted their taxi. + +They ran to the lobby and saw their mom. She was talking to a man. He was wearing a suit and a tie. He had a big smile and a nice voice. He was holding a yellow taxi. Lily and Max recognized it. It was their taxi. + +They ran to the man and said, "That's our taxi! Give it back!" + +The man looked surprised. He said, "Your taxi? I'm sorry, I thought it was a donation. I saw it in the staff room and I liked it. It's very attractive. I was going to buy it for my son. He loves taxis." + +Their mom looked confused. She said, "Donation? Staff room? What are you talking about?" + +The nurse came to the lobby and explained what had happened. She said, "These two children sneaked into the staff room and took the toys. They thought they were in a toy store. They did not know that the toys were donations. They also left their taxi there. I'm sorry for the trouble." + +Their mom was shocked. She said, "Lily and Max, how could you do that? That was very wrong. You should not take things that do not belong to you. You should also not go into places that are not for you. You could have gotten hurt or lost. You should be ashamed of yourselves." + +Lily and Max felt sorry. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We're sorry, nurse. We're sorry, man. We just wanted to play. We did not mean to be bad. We love our taxi. Can we have it back?" + +The man was kind. He said, "Of course you can have it back. It's yours. I'm sorry I took it. I did not know it was yours. Here you go." + +He gave them their taxi. They hugged it and thanked him. They also apologized to the nurse and the other children who had donated their toys. They said they would not do it again. + +Their mom said, "Thank you, sir. You are very generous. And thank you, nurse. You are very patient. I'm sorry for the inconvenience. Come on, Lily and Max. Let's go to the dentist. And then let's go home. And no more sneaking around, okay?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They held their taxi and followed their mom. They learned their lesson. They knew that they should not take things that do not belong to them. They knew that they should respect other people's things. They knew that they should listen to their mom. They knew that they had the best toy in the world. They had their taxi. And it belonged to them. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. The park has a large place with swings and slides. Sara and Tom run to the large place and take turns on the swings and slides. + +"Look, Tom, there is a new thing in the large place!" Sara says. She points to a big, round thing with holes. It is red and blue and yellow. + +"What is it?" Tom asks. He runs to the big, round thing and looks at it. He sees a sign that says "Tunnel". + +"It is a tunnel, Tom. You can go in and out of it. It is fun!" Sara says. She stands at one end of the tunnel and calls to Tom. "Come on, Tom, let's go in the tunnel!" + +Tom stands at the other end of the tunnel and nods. He likes to try new things. He goes in the tunnel and crawls to Sara. He sees Sara's face in a hole. He smiles and says "Hi, Sara!" + +"Hi, Tom!" Sara says. She smiles and says "This tunnel is cool! Let's go out and in again!" + +Sara and Tom go out and in the tunnel many times. They laugh and have fun. They like the new thing in the large place. They are happy. +Anna and Ben went to the museum with their mom. They saw many things that they liked. They saw big animals with bones, shiny rocks with colors, and old things that people made. + +"Look, mom, a dinosaur!" Ben said. He pointed to a skeleton of a huge lizard. He wanted to touch it, but mom said no. + +"Be careful, Ben. You can't touch the dinosaur. It is very old and fragile. You can look with your eyes, but not with your hands," mom said. + +Anna saw a painting of a funny man with a big nose and a hat. She thought he looked silly. She laughed and said, "Mom, look, a clown!" + +Mom smiled and said, "That's not a clown, Anna. That's a famous painter. His name is Picasso. He liked to make different shapes and colors in his paintings." + +Anna and Ben learned a lot at the museum. They had fun and asked mom many questions. Mom was happy to see them curious and excited. She hugged them and said, "I'm glad you enjoyed the museum. Maybe we can come back another day and see more things." +Ben and Mia like to play soccer in the park. They have a ball and two posts. The posts are green and big. Ben and Mia take turns to kick the ball and try to score. + +"Kick it hard, Mia!" Ben says. He is the goalie. He stands near one post and waits for the ball. + +Mia runs with the ball. She sees a gap between the post and Ben. She kicks the ball with her foot. The ball flies fast and low. + +"Wow, good kick, Mia!" Ben says. He dives to the side and tries to catch the ball. But he is too late. The ball goes past him and into the post. + +"Yay, I scored!" Mia says. She jumps and claps. She is happy. + +Ben gets up and smiles. He is not sad. He likes to play with Mia. He picks up the ball and throws it to Mia. + +"Your turn to be the goalie, Mia. I will try to score now." Ben says. + +"OK, Ben. I will stop your ball." Mia says. She runs to the other post and stands there. + +Ben and Mia keep playing soccer. They have fun. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around and saw a big tree, a slide, a swing and a bench. Where could Ben be? + +She ran to the tree and looked behind it. No Ben. She ran to the slide and looked under it. No Ben. She ran to the swing and looked on it. No Ben. She ran to the bench and saw a boot sticking out from behind it. Aha! She found Ben! + +She tiptoed to the bench and poked the boot with her finger. "Boo!" she shouted. The boot moved and Ben popped out. He laughed and said, "You got me, Lily! You are a good seeker!" + +Lily smiled and said, "You are a good hider, Ben! But you forgot to hide your boot. That's how I found you." + +Ben looked at his boot and said, "Oops! I didn't see it. Next time I will hide it better." + +They hugged and decided to play again. This time Ben was the seeker and Lily was the hider. She ran to find a hidden spot and hoped Ben wouldn't find her. +Lily liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. She found a long skirt in the closet and put it on. It was blue and shiny and had flowers on it. She felt like a princess. + +She went to the living room where her dad was reading a book. She wanted to show him her skirt. She said, "Daddy, look at me! I'm a princess!" + +Her dad looked up and smiled. He said, "You are very pretty, Lily. I like your skirt. It's very long and blue." + +Lily twirled around and said, "Thank you, Daddy. Do you want to dance with me?" + +Her dad put down his book and said, "Sure, Lily. Let's dance." + +He took her hand and they danced around the living room. Lily raised her skirt a little bit so she wouldn't trip. She laughed and hugged her dad. She was happy. +Lily liked to draw with her mark pens. She had many colors and she made pretty pictures on paper. She liked to show her pictures to her mom and dad. They said she was very good at drawing. + +One day, Lily wanted to draw on the wall. She saw a big white wall in the living room and thought it would be a good place to make a big picture. She took her mark pens and started to draw. She drew a big sun, a house, a tree, and a cat. + +But mom and dad did not like Lily's picture on the wall. They saw the marks and they were very angry. They called Lily and asked her why she did that. They said the wall was not for drawing, it was for the TV. They said the TV was modern and expensive and they did not want marks on it. They said Lily had to clean the wall and say sorry. + +Lily was very sad. She did not mean to make mom and dad angry. She just wanted to make a beautiful picture. She said sorry and she tried to clean the wall. But the marks did not come off easily. She had to use a lot of water and soap and a sponge. She worked hard and she cried. + +Mom and dad saw Lily crying and cleaning. They felt sorry for Lily. They knew she liked to draw and she did not understand. They hugged Lily and said they loved her. They said they were not angry anymore, but they asked her to never draw on the wall again. They said they would buy her a big paper and a frame for her picture. They said they would hang her picture on another wall, where everyone could see it and admire it. Lily smiled and said thank you. She was happy again. +Lily and Tom are playing in the sand. They make a small castle with a flag and a door. They are happy. + +"Look, Mommy, we made a castle!" Lily says. + +Mommy smiles and takes a picture. "It's very nice, my loves. Do you want to mail it to Grandma?" + +Lily and Tom nod. They love Grandma. She lives far away and they miss her. + +Mommy helps them put the picture in an envelope. She writes Grandma's name and address. She gives them a stamp and a sticker. + +"Can we go to the mail box, Mommy?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, let's go. You can put the envelope in the mail box and say bye-bye to the castle." + +Lily and Tom hold Mommy's hand and walk to the mail box. They see a big truck with a mail man. He waves at them. + +"Hello, little ones. Do you have something to mail?" he asks. + +"Yes, we have a picture of our sand castle for Grandma!" Lily says. + +"That's very sweet of you. Can I see it?" + +Mommy shows him the picture. He smiles. + +"It's a beautiful castle. I'm sure Grandma will love it. Do you want to help me put it in the mail box?" + +Lily and Tom nod. They give him the envelope. He lifts them up and lets them push it in the mail box. + +"Thank you, mail man!" they say. + +"You're welcome, kids. Have a nice day!" + +Lily and Tom hug Mommy. They are happy. They hope Grandma will get their picture soon and smile. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with the horses in the stable. The horses are big and soft. Anna and Ben give them hay and water. They also brush their fur and pet their noses. + +One day, Anna and Ben find a stick. They think it is fun to poke the horses with the stick. They poke their legs and their tails. The horses do not like it. They neigh and kick. They try to get away from the stick. + +"Stop it!" says a voice. It is the farmer. He is angry. He sees Anna and Ben poking the horses. He takes the stick from them. He tells them to go away. He says they are bad and mean. He says they hurt the horses. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They run away from the stable. They feel sorry. They did not mean to hurt the horses. They just wanted to play. They do not want the farmer to be angry. They do not want the horses to be sad. + +They go to the fence. They see the horses. The horses are calm now. They eat the hay and drink the water. Anna and Ben call them. They say they are sorry. They say they love them. They ask them to forgive them. + +The horses hear them. They look at them. They walk to the fence. They let Anna and Ben pet their noses. They nuzzle their hands. They forgive them. Anna and Ben are happy. They promise to be gentle and kind. They learn to respect the horses. They are friends again. +Lila and Tom like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They are very lively and happy. + +One day, they find a big stone in the grass. It is brown and smooth and shiny. They want to see what is inside the stone. Maybe there is a treasure or a bug or a star. + +They try to break the stone with their hands, but it is too hard. They try to hit the stone with a stick, but it is too strong. They try to throw the stone in the air, but it is too heavy. + +They see a big tree near the stone. The tree has many branches and leaves. They have an idea. They climb the tree and find a big branch. They snap the branch and make it fall on the stone. + +The branch hits the stone with a loud noise. The stone breaks into two pieces. Lila and Tom are very excited. They run to the stone and look inside. + +They see a shiny thing in the stone. It is a coin. It is old and gold and has a picture of a king. They think it is a treasure. They are very happy. They hug and smile and shout. + +They take the coin and the stone and show them to their mom and dad. They tell them the story of how they found the treasure. Their mom and dad are very proud and happy. They say they are very clever and brave. + +They all go home and have a big cake. They put the coin and the stone on the table. They are very lively and happy. They have a lot of fun. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a pigeon on the grass. It was gray and white and had a shiny neck. + +"Look, a pigeon!" Ben said. "Let's catch it!" + +He ran towards the pigeon and tried to grab it. But the pigeon was fast and flew away. Ben chased it across the park. + +"Wait for me, Ben!" Lily said. She followed him, but she was slower. + +The pigeon landed on a bench. An old man was sitting on the bench. He had a long beard and a hat. He looked ancient. + +"Hello, little ones," the old man said. "Do you like pigeons?" + +"Yes, we do!" Ben said. "Can we touch it?" + +The old man smiled. He held out some bread crumbs. The pigeon came closer and ate from his hand. + +"Be gentle," the old man said. "Pigeons are smart and friendly. They can fly very far and see many things." + +Ben and Lily were amazed. They reached out their hands and stroked the pigeon's feathers. The pigeon cooed softly. + +"Wow, it's so soft!" Lily said. + +The old man told them stories about pigeons. He said he used to have many pigeons when he was young. He said they helped him deliver messages and find his way home. + +"That's so cool!" Ben said. + +They forgot about playing and listened to the old man. They learned a lot about pigeons and the old man. They became friends. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. They see a big bell on a tower. The bell is shiny and round. + +"Look, a bell!" Lily says. "Can we ring it?" + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe it is for a special time." + +They run to the tower and climb the stairs. They find a rope that hangs from the bell. Lily pulls the rope. The bell makes a loud sound. + +"Ding dong! Ding dong!" Lily laughs. + +Ben pulls the rope too. The bell makes another sound. + +"Ding dong! Ding dong!" Ben smiles. + +They take turns to pull the rope and ring the bell. They have fun. + +But then they hear a voice from below. + +"Hey, stop that!" the voice says. "That bell is not for playing. It is for regular times, like noon and six." + +Lily and Ben look down. They see a man who works in the park. He looks angry. + +"Sorry, sir," Lily says. "We didn't know." + +"Come down here, now," the man says. "And don't touch the bell again." + +Lily and Ben feel scared. They go down the stairs and say sorry to the man. He tells them to go away and not come back. + +Lily and Ben run to their mom. They tell her what happened. She hugs them and says it's okay. + +"Next time, don't strike the bell," she says. "It is not a toy. It is for telling the time." + +Lily and Ben nod. They learn their lesson. They play with other things in the park. They still like the bell, but they don't ring it anymore. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they saw a huge ice cream truck. It had many colors and sounds. It also had many treats. Lily and Ben wanted a treat. + +They ran to the truck and asked for ice cream. The man gave them each a cone with two scoops. Lily chose chocolate and vanilla. Ben chose strawberry and mint. They were very happy. They thanked the man and went to a bench. + +They licked their ice cream and smiled. It was very yummy. But then, Ben saw something. He saw a boy with a bigger cone. It had three scoops and sprinkles. Ben wanted that cone. He thought it was better than his. + +He looked at Lily and said, "Can I have your cone? I don't like mine. It is too small and boring. Yours is bigger and nicer. Please, Lily, can we trade?" + +Lily was surprised. She liked her cone. It was just right for her. She did not want to trade. She said, "No, Ben, I don't want to trade. I like my cone. You chose yours. You should eat it. It is not nice to ask for mine." + +Ben was angry. He did not listen to Lily. He grabbed her cone and tried to take it. Lily held on to her cone. They pulled and pulled. They did not see the dog. + +The dog was hungry. He smelled the ice cream. He saw the cones. He jumped and barked. He bit both cones and ran away. Lily and Ben were left with nothing. They were sad and shocked. + +They looked at each other and cried. They realized they had made a mistake. They had lost their treats. They had hurt their friendship. They said, "We are sorry. We are sorry. We regret what we did. We were greedy and mean. We should have been happy and kind. Can we still be friends?" + +They hugged and said yes. They learned their lesson. They decided to share and care. They went to the man and asked for another treat. They chose one cone with three scoops and sprinkles. They split it in half and enjoyed it together. They were happy again. They were best friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play pretend with objects. They find objects in the house and make them into something else. + +One day, they find a big box in the garage. Lily says, "Let's pretend this is a spaceship. We can go to the moon and see the stars." Ben says, "OK, that sounds fun. I will be the pilot and you will be the co-pilot. We need helmets and buttons." + +They look for objects to make helmets and buttons. They find two bowls and two spoons. They put the bowls on their heads and the spoons in their hands. They say, "These are our helmets and buttons. We are ready to blast off." + +They climb into the box and close the flap. They make noises like a rocket. They say, "Three, two, one, go!" They shake the box and pretend to fly. They say, "We are in space. Look, there is the moon. And there are the stars. They are so bright and shiny." + +Mom comes to the garage and sees them. She smiles and says, "What are you doing, Lily and Ben?" They say, "We are in a spaceship. We are going to the moon and see the stars." Mom says, "That is very creative and funny. You are good at playing pretend with objects. Can I join you?" They say, "Yes, Mom. You can be the astronaut. Here is a helmet and a button for you." They give her a bowl and a spoon. They say, "Welcome to our spaceship. Let's have fun." +Lily liked to help her dad fix things. He had a big box of tools that made loud noises and shiny things that he called screws. Lily wanted to learn how to use them, but dad said they were not for little kids. + +One day, dad was busy in the kitchen and Lily saw the box of tools on the floor. She was curious and wanted to play with them. She opened the box and saw a lot of screws. They looked like fun. She picked one up and tried to put it in a hole in the wall. It did not fit. She tried another one. It did not fit either. She tried many screws, but none of them fit. + +She was frustrated and sad. She wanted to gain a skill like her dad. She wanted to fix things too. She did not notice that she made a lot of holes in the wall and a big mess on the floor. + +Dad heard the noise and came to see what was going on. He saw Lily with the screws and the wall. He was not happy. He said, "Lily, what did you do? You can't use these screws. They are not for you. You made a big problem. You have to stop." + +Lily felt bad. She did not want to make dad angry. She said, "I'm sorry, dad. I wanted to help you. I wanted to learn how to use the screws. I wanted to gain a skill." + +Dad sighed. He saw that Lily was sorry and that she wanted to learn. He said, "I know, Lily. I know you want to help me. But these screws are not for playing. They are for fixing. You have to be careful with them. They can hurt you or the wall. You have to ask me first before you use them. OK?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "OK, dad. I'm sorry. I won't use them again without asking. Can you teach me how to use them when I'm bigger?" + +Dad smiled. He said, "Of course, Lily. When you're bigger, I'll teach you how to use the screws and the tools. But for now, you can help me in other ways. You can help me clean up this mess. And you can help me paint the wall. How does that sound?" + +Lily smiled too. She said, "That sounds good, dad. I like to paint. And I like to help you. Can we use clear paint?" + +Dad laughed. He said, "No, Lily. We can't use clear paint. We have to use a color that matches the wall. How about white?" + +Lily agreed. She said, "OK, dad. White is good. Let's paint the wall white. And then we can have a snack. I'm hungry." + +Dad said, "OK, Lily. Let's do that. You're a good helper. And a good learner. I'm proud of you." + +They hugged and went to get the paint and the brushes. They painted the wall white and cleaned up the screws. They had a snack and a drink. They had fun and learned something new. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to read books. They had a big dictionary that had many words and pictures. They liked to look at the dictionary and learn new words. + +One day, they had a fight over the dictionary. Ben wanted to see the word "lion" and Lily wanted to see the word "flower". They both pulled the dictionary hard and it split in two. The pages fell on the floor and some of them tore. + +"Oh no!" Ben and Lily cried. "We broke the dictionary! Mom will be angry!" + +They felt anxious and sad. They did not know what to do. They looked at each other and said sorry. + +"Maybe we can fix it," Ben said. "We can use tape and glue and put the pages back together." + +"OK," Lily said. "But we have to be careful and gentle. And we have to share the dictionary and take turns." + +They worked together and tried to fix the dictionary. It took a long time and it was not perfect, but they did their best. + +When Mom came home, she saw the dictionary on the table. She saw the tape and glue and the torn pages. She asked Ben and Lily what happened. + +They told her the truth. They said they had a fight and split the dictionary, but they said sorry and tried to fix it. + +Mom was not angry. She was proud of them for being honest and helpful. She hugged them and said, "I love you, Ben and Lily. You are good twins. And you are good readers. Next time, remember to share and be kind." + +Ben and Lily smiled and said, "We love you, Mom. And we love the dictionary. Thank you for giving it to us." They hugged Mom and the dictionary. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and make mud pies. They were very dirty, but they did not care. They had fun. + +But then, their mom came out of the house. She looked at them and frowned. She said, "Tom and Lily, you are very dirty. You need to take a bath right now. Come inside." + +Tom and Lily did not want to take a bath. They wanted to play more. They said, "No, mom. We do not want to take a bath. We want to play." + +Mom did not listen. She said, "You have to take a bath. It is not good to be dirty. You will get sick. And you will make the house dirty too. Come inside now." + +Tom and Lily did not listen either. They said, "No, mom. We will not come inside. We will play more." They ran away from mom. They hid behind a bush. + +Mom was angry. She said, "Tom and Lily, this is not a game. You have to do what I say. You are being naughty. If you do not come inside, I will count to three. And then, you will be in trouble." + +Tom and Lily did not believe mom. They thought she was joking. They said, "We do not care. We will not come inside. We will play more." They laughed. + +Mom was serious. She said, "One. Two. Three." She marched to the bush. She grabbed Tom and Lily by their arms. She dragged them to the house. She said, "You are going to take a bath. And then, you are going to bed. No more playing for you today. You have been very bad." + +Tom and Lily were scared. They realized mom was not joking. They said, "Sorry, mom. We will not do it again. Please, do not be mad at us." + +Mom said, "Too late. You should have listened to me. You should have done what I demanded. Now, you have to face the consequences. Maybe next time, you will be more obedient." She took them to the bathroom. She turned on the water. She said, "Now, get in the tub. And scrub yourselves clean." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with a long trunk. The trunk was twisty and had many bumps. + +"Let's climb the tree!" said Ben. He ran to the trunk and put his hands on it. + +"Be careful!" said Lily. She followed him and grabbed a branch. + +They climbed up and up, until they reached the top. They could see the whole park and the sky. They felt happy and proud. + +"Look, a bird!" said Ben. He pointed to a blue bird that flew by. + +"Wow, it's so fast!" said Lily. She watched the bird with her eyes. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck that came to the park. The truck had a long arm with a saw. The saw was sharp and noisy. + +"What is it doing?" asked Ben. He felt scared. + +"It's cutting the trees!" said Lily. She felt sad. + +They saw the truck move to their tree. The saw came closer and closer to the trunk. + +"Help!" they shouted. They hugged each other and hoped someone would hear them. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls and draw pictures. She had a big brother, Sam, who liked to tease her and make her mad. One day, Sam saw that the mail had come and he had an idea. He ran to the mailbox and took out a big envelope. He opened it and saw a scary mask inside. It was a gift from his uncle who liked to joke. + +Sam put on the mask and hid behind the couch. He waited for Lily to come in from the garden. When Lily walked into the living room, Sam jumped out and yelled, "Boo!" Lily saw the mask and was very scared. She screamed and dropped her doll. She ran to her mom who was in the kitchen. + +Mom heard Lily scream and came to see what was wrong. She saw Sam with the mask and was angry. She took the mask from him and told him to say sorry to Lily. Sam said sorry, but he was still smiling. He thought it was funny. Lily was still crying and hugged her mom. She did not think it was funny. She wanted her doll and her mail. Mom gave her a kiss and told her to calm down. She said she would get her doll and her mail for her. She also said she would talk to Sam about being nice to his sister. Lily felt better and smiled. She hoped there was something good in the mail for her. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big zip on a tent. They are curious. They want to see what is inside the tent. + +They go to the tent and pull the zip. It makes a loud noise. Zzzzzz! They open the tent and look inside. They see a lot of toys and books and a big bed. They are happy. They want to play with the toys and read the books. + +But then they hear a whistle. It is a man. He is angry. He runs to the tent and shouts at them. "Hey, you! What are you doing in my tent? Get out of here! This is not your place!" + +Tom and Sam are scared. They drop the toys and books and run out of the tent. They close the zip. They say sorry to the man. They run to their moms and dads. They tell them what happened. + +Their moms and dads are not happy. They tell them that they should not go into other people's tents. They tell them that they should ask before they touch anything. They tell them that they should be careful and respectful. + +Tom and Sam feel bad. They say sorry to their moms and dads. They say that they will not do it again. They learn their lesson. They hug their moms and dads. They are still friends. They play in the park. But they do not go near the tent. They are not curious anymore. +Anna and her mom were in the big shop. Mom wanted to buy a new dress for a party. Anna liked to look at the pretty dresses, but she was bored. She wanted to play. + +"Mom, can I play with the paper?" Anna asked. She saw a pile of paper on a table. The paper had many colors and shapes. + +"Okay, but be careful. Don't make a mess," Mom said. She went to try on a dress. + +Anna took some paper and started to fold it. She folded it into a hat, a boat, a bird, and a flower. She was happy. She put the paper things on her head, in her hand, and on the table. + +"Look, Mom, I made these!" Anna said, when Mom came back. + +Mom smiled. "They are very nice, Anna. You are good at folding paper." + +But then Mom saw a sign on the table. It said: "Expensive Origami Paper. Do Not Touch." + +Mom gasped. "Oh no, Anna, this paper is not for playing. It is very expensive. You have to pay for it." + +Anna did not understand. She felt sad. She did not want to pay for the paper. She did not have any money. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I didn't know," Anna said. + +Mom hugged her. "It's okay, Anna. You didn't mean to do anything wrong. You are my daughter and I love you. But we have to be more careful next time. Come on, let's go and find the shop lady and say sorry." +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They decided to make a sail out of it. They cut a hole in the box and put a stick through it. Then they tied a sheet to the stick. They had a sail! + +They wanted to go sailing in the pond behind their house. But they had to dress first. They ran to their room and looked for their clothes. Lily found a red dress and a hat. Ben found a blue shirt and a cap. They put on their clothes and ran to the garage. They carried their sail to the pond. + +They put their sail in the water and climbed on it. They used a stick to push their sail. They had fun sailing on the pond. They pretended they were pirates and explorers. They saw ducks and fish and frogs. They laughed and sang. + +But then the wind blew hard. Their sail moved fast. They could not control it. They were scared. They saw a big rock in the water. They were going to hit it. They screamed for help. + +Mom heard them and ran to the pond. She was worried. She saw them on their sail. She grabbed a rope and threw it to them. She told them to hold on. She pulled them to the shore. She hugged them and checked if they were hurt. They were not hurt, but they were wet and cold and sorry. + +Mom said, "I'm glad you are safe, but you should not go sailing without me. It is dangerous. You could get hurt or lost. You should always ask me before you play with something new. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said, "We understand, Mom. We are sorry. We will not do it again. We love you, Mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily and Ben. Now let's go inside and get dry and warm. And next time, we can go sailing together. But we will use a real boat, not a box." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They learned their lesson. They followed Mom to the house. They were happy to have a good Mom who cared for them. +Sara loves yogurt. She likes to eat it with a spoon or with her fingers. She likes all the colors and flavors of yogurt. But her mom says she can only have one yogurt a day. + +One day, Sara sees a big bowl of yogurt on the kitchen table. It is pink and smells like strawberries. Sara wants to eat it all. She looks around and does not see her mom. She thinks she can take the bowl and hide in her room. + +She grabs the bowl and runs to her room. But the bowl is too big and heavy for her. She trips on the rug and falls down. The bowl flies out of her hands and lands on the floor. The yogurt splashes everywhere. It is on the rug, on the wall, on the bed, on Sara. + +Sara starts to cry. She is scared and messy. She hears her mom coming. She tries to hide under the bed, but her mom sees her. + +"Sara, what did you do?" her mom asks. She is angry and sad. + +"I wanted the yogurt," Sara says. "But I could not manage the bowl. It was too big. I am sorry, mom." + +Her mom sighs. She picks up Sara and hugs her. She wipes her face and clothes with a towel. + +"Sara, you know you can't take things without asking. That was not your yogurt. That was for the cake I was making. Now I have to make a new one. And you made a big mess. That was not nice. That was stupid." + +Sara feels bad. She knows her mom is right. She loves her mom and does not want to make her mad. + +"I am sorry, mom. I was stupid. I love you. Can I help you make the cake?" + +Her mom smiles. She kisses Sara on the cheek. + +"I love you too, Sara. You are not stupid. You are just curious. But you have to learn to ask before you take things. And you have to be careful with big things. Yes, you can help me make the cake. But first, we have to clean this mess. And then, you can have a small yogurt as a treat. OK?" + +Sara nods. She is happy. She helps her mom clean the mess. Then, they go to the kitchen and make a cake. Sara gets to lick the spoon. She also gets a small yogurt. She eats it with a spoon and enjoys it. She thinks yogurt is yummy. But cake is yummier. And mom is the yummiest of all. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big, shiny object near the slide. It looks like a bike, but it has no wheels. It is a modern object. + +"Wow, what is that?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Let's go and see," Ben says. + +They run to the object and touch it. It is smooth and cold. It has buttons and lights. It makes a beep sound when they press a button. + +"Maybe it is a spaceship," Lily says. + +"Or a robot," Ben says. + +They climb on the object and pretend to fly and talk to aliens. They have fun. + +Then, a man comes to the object. He is wearing a helmet and a suit. He looks angry. + +"Hey, kids, get off my bike!" he shouts. + +"Your bike?" Lily and Ben say. + +"Yes, my bike. It is not a spaceship or a robot. It is a bike that can lean and go fast. It is very expensive and special. You are not allowed to touch it," he says. + +He takes them off the object and puts on his helmet. He presses a button and the object starts to move. It leans to the left and right as he turns. It goes very fast and makes a zoom sound. + +Lily and Ben watch him go. They are sad and scared. + +"Sorry, mister," they say. + +They go back to the slide and play. They do not like the modern object anymore. They like the slide better. It is more fun and safe. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But their favorite thing was to feed the squirrels. The squirrels were not shy. They came close and took peanuts from their hands. + +One day, a big man with a camera came to the park. He said he was looking for a famous squirrel. He said the squirrel had a red hat and a blue scarf. He said he wanted to take a picture of the squirrel for a book. + +Ben and Lily saw the squirrel with the red hat and the blue scarf. It was hiding behind a tree. They wanted to help the big man. They took some peanuts and walked to the tree. + +"Hello, squirrel," Ben said. "We have some peanuts for you. Do you want some?" + +The squirrel peeked out from behind the tree. It saw the peanuts and the big man. It was scared. It did not like the camera. It shook its head. + +"Please, squirrel," Lily said. "The big man is nice. He just wants to take a picture of you. He says you are famous. Don't you want to be in a book?" + +The squirrel looked at Lily and Ben. They were kind. They had peanuts. It liked peanuts. It nodded. + +"OK, squirrel," Ben said. "We will give you some peanuts. But you have to let the big man take a picture of you. Do you permit that?" + +The squirrel nodded again. It came out from behind the tree. It took a peanut from Ben's hand. It put the red hat on its head and the blue scarf around its neck. It smiled. + +The big man was happy. He took his camera and snapped a picture of the squirrel. He thanked Ben and Lily for their help. He said they were very smart and brave. He said he would send them a copy of the book. + +Ben and Lily were proud. They had helped the big man and the famous squirrel. They gave the squirrel some more peanuts and said goodbye. They went back to play in the park. They hoped to see the squirrel again. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their room. But they do not share well. They always want the same car or truck. + +One day, Sara and Ben find a big bottle of oil in the garage. They think it is fun to pour oil on their cars and trucks. They make them shiny and slippery. They pretend they are racing on a wet road. + +But soon, they have a problem. The oil makes their cars and trucks slow. They do not go fast anymore. They stick to the floor and the carpet. They do not roll well. + +Sara and Ben start to complain. They say it is not fair. They say the oil is bad. They say they want new cars and trucks. They cry and shout. + +Mom hears them and comes to see. She is not happy. She sees the mess they made. She sees the oil on the floor and the carpet. She sees the cars and trucks covered in oil. She says they are naughty. She says they have to clean up. She says they have to say sorry. + +Sara and Ben feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom. They say sorry to each other. They help Mom clean up. They wash their cars and trucks. They put them away. They hug and kiss Mom. They promise to share and be nice. They learn their lesson. +Sara and Tom are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. They see a big purple bus. The bus has many windows and doors. Sara and Tom want to see inside the bus. + +They run to the bus and gaze at it. They see people sitting and talking. They see a driver with a hat. They see a sign that says "Zoo". Sara and Tom love animals. They want to go to the zoo. + +They look for an exit. They see a door with a green button. They push the button and the door opens. They sneak inside the bus. They find two empty seats and sit down. They are very happy. + +The bus starts to move. The driver says "Welcome to the zoo bus. Please stay in your seats and enjoy the ride." Sara and Tom smile. They think they are going to the zoo. + +But they are wrong. The bus is not going to the zoo. The bus is going to the airport. The bus is for people who want to fly in a plane. Sara and Tom do not know this. They do not know what an airport is. They do not know what a plane is. They are in trouble. +Lily and Anna were playing dress-up in Lily's room. They had many fake things to wear, like hats, necklaces, and shoes. Lily put on a long skirt that was pink and shiny. She twirled around and said, "Look at me, Anna! I am a princess!" + +Anna smiled and clapped. She picked up a feather boa that was purple and soft. She wrapped it around her neck and said, "And I am a queen!" She pretended to wave to her subjects. + +But then, Anna felt a tickle in her nose. She tried to hold it in, but she could not. She sneezed very loud and hard. The feather boa flew off her neck and landed on Lily's head. + +Lily screamed and dropped her skirt. She thought the feather boa was a snake. She ran to the door and said, "Help, help! There is a snake in my room!" + +Anna laughed and said, "No, no, Lily! It is not a snake. It is just a fake thing. It is my feather boa. I sneezed and it flew away. I am sorry, Lily. I did not mean to scare you." + +Lily stopped and looked at Anna. She saw the feather boa on the floor. She realized it was not a snake. She felt silly and said, "Oh, Anna. You are right. It is not a snake. It is just a fake thing. It is your feather boa. You sneezed and it flew away. It is okay, Anna. I am not mad at you." + +Lily and Anna hugged and said, "We are still friends." They picked up their fake things and continued to play dress-up. They had fun and forgot about the sneeze and the snake. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play on the beach. They liked to build things with sand and shells. One day, they saw a dolphin in the water. The dolphin was jumping and splashing. Lily and Ben wanted to play with the dolphin. + +They ran to the water and waved at the dolphin. The dolphin came closer and made a happy sound. Lily and Ben smiled and tried to touch the dolphin. But the dolphin was wet and slippery. They could not hold the dolphin. The dolphin swam away and came back. It wanted to play more. + +Lily and Ben had an idea. They went back to the sand and started to build something. They used sand and shells and sticks. They worked hard and fast. They made a big dolphin out of sand. They were proud of their dolphin. They ran to the water and called the dolphin. They wanted to show the dolphin their sand dolphin. + +The dolphin came and saw the sand dolphin. It was curious and friendly. It swam around the sand dolphin and touched it with its nose. But the sand dolphin was dry and hard. It did not feel like a real dolphin. It did not move or make sounds. The dolphin was confused and sad. It did not want to play with the sand dolphin. It wanted to play with Lily and Ben. + +Lily and Ben saw the dolphin's face. They felt sorry for the dolphin. They realized that the dolphin did not like their sand dolphin. They realized that they had made a mistake. They had tried to make the dolphin like them, but they had not liked the dolphin for what it was. They had not respected the dolphin's nature. + +They ran to the water and said sorry to the dolphin. They told the dolphin that they liked it for being wet and slippery and happy. They told the dolphin that they wanted to play with it, not with the sand dolphin. They asked the dolphin to forgive them and to be their friend. + +The dolphin heard their words and saw their faces. It felt their love and kindness. It forgave them and smiled. It swam closer and let them touch it gently. It made a happy sound and invited them to play. Lily and Ben were happy and grateful. They played with the dolphin and had fun. They learned a lesson. They learned to appreciate and respect others for who they are, not for who they want them to be. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the woods. They had a big rock that they used as a table, a chair, or a fort. One day, they saw something shiny under the rock. They moved the rock and found a hole with many small rocks that sparkled like stars. + +"Wow, look at these rocks!" Tom said. "They are so pretty and bright!" + +"Maybe they are gold!" Sam said. "If they are gold, we are rich!" + +They filled their pockets with the shiny rocks and ran back to their house. They showed their mom and dad what they had found. + +"Mom, dad, look what we found in the woods!" Tom said. "We found gold!" + +"Are you sure it's gold?" Mom asked. She took one of the rocks and looked at it closely. + +She smiled and said, "It's not gold, boys. It's fool's gold. It looks like gold, but it's not. It's just a common mineral that glitters in the sun." + +Tom and Sam felt sad and disappointed. They had thought they were rich, but they were not. They had been fooled by the shiny rocks. + +"Can we still keep them?" Sam asked. "They are still pretty and fun to play with." + +"Of course you can," Dad said. "They are still your rocks. You can use them as you like. But remember, not everything that glitters is gold. Sometimes, the real treasure is not what you see, but what you feel." + +Tom and Sam hugged their mom and dad. They realized that they were rich in a different way. They had a loving family, a cozy home, and a beautiful woods to explore. They decided to put the fool's gold back under the rock, where it belonged. They learned a valuable lesson that day. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and make towers. Yesterday, they had a problem. They did not have enough blocks to make a big tower. They looked for more blocks, but they could not find any. + +"Where are the blocks?" Sara asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone took them," Ben said. + +They were sad. They wanted to make a big tower, but they had no supply of blocks. + +Then, they saw Tom. Tom had a big bag of blocks. He was going to play with them by himself. + +"Tom, can we have some blocks, please?" Sara asked. + +"No, they are mine. Go away," Tom said. He was tough and mean. + +Sara and Ben felt angry. They did not like Tom. They thought he was selfish. + +They had an idea. They waited until Tom was busy with his blocks. Then, they ran to his bag and grabbed some blocks. They ran back to their spot and started to make their tower. + +"Hey, stop! Those are my blocks!" Tom shouted. He saw them and chased them. + +But Sara and Ben were fast and smart. They used their blocks to make a wall around their tower. They hid behind the wall and laughed. + +"Ha ha, we have a supply of blocks now. And you can't get them," Sara said. + +"You are mean. Give me back my blocks," Tom said. + +"No, you are mean. You did not share your blocks," Ben said. + +They did not give back the blocks. They kept playing with their tower. They were happy. Tom was not. He learned a lesson. He should share his blocks with others. +Lia and Kai love to walk on the beach. They like to see the waves, the sand and the shells. Sometimes they see fish and crabs in the water. They are very curious and brave. + +One day, they see a big rock in the water. It has many colors and shapes. Lia says, "What is that, Kai?" Kai says, "I think it is a reef. It is where many fish and corals live. Do you want to go closer?" Lia nods and says, "Yes, let's go!" + +They hold hands and walk into the water. The water is mild and clear. They can see the reef better now. They see yellow, blue, pink and green fish. They see corals that look like flowers, stars and fans. They see a sea turtle that swims by. They are very happy and amazed. + +They hear their mom calling them. She says, "Lia, Kai, come back! It is time to go home!" They say, "Okay, mom!" They wave to the reef and the fish. They say, "Bye, reef! Bye, fish! Thank you for letting us see you!" They walk back to the beach. They hug their mom and tell her what they saw. She smiles and says, "You are very lucky and adventurous. I am proud of you!" They get in the car and go home. They dream of the reef and the fish. +Sara and Tom were playing pirates in the garden. They had a big box that was their treasure chest. They filled it with shiny things and pretend coins. They took turns to guard the chest and look for enemies. + +One day, a new boy came to play. His name was Ben. He saw the treasure chest and wanted to have some. He asked Sara and Tom if he could join their game. + +"Who are you?" asked Sara. + +"I'm Ben. I like pirates. Can I play with you?" said Ben. + +"Maybe," said Tom. "But you have to pay us first. Give us something for the chest." + +Ben looked around. He saw a red ball on the grass. He picked it up and ran to the chest. + +"Here, take this. It's a ruby. It's very rare and pretty," he said. + +He opened the chest and tried to grab some coins. But Sara and Tom were angry. They did not like Ben. He did not ask nicely. He did not wait for their answer. He took their ball. + +"Hey, stop! That's our ball! You can't have it!" shouted Sara. + +She pulled Ben's arm and tried to take the ball back. Ben did not let go. He pushed Sara away. + +"No, it's mine! I paid you! I want some treasure!" he shouted back. + +He pushed Tom too. Tom fell down and hurt his knee. He started to cry. + +Sara and Tom were very sad and mad. They did not want to play with Ben anymore. They wanted him to go away. + +"Go away, Ben! You are not a good pirate! You are a bad pirate! You are mean and greedy!" they said. + +They took their chest and ran to the house. They told their mom what happened. Their mom was very calm. She hugged them and gave them a cookie. + +She said, "I'm sorry, Sara and Tom. Ben was not nice to you. He did not know how to share and play. Maybe he was lonely and wanted to make friends. But he did not do it the right way. Next time, you can tell him how to play nicely. Or you can find someone else to play with. You are good pirates. You are kind and brave. I'm proud of you." +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to climb the tree and see the sky. + +"Let's go up there!" Tom said. "It will be fun!" + +Lily was scared. She did not like high places. She said, "No, Tom. It is too high. We might fall and hurt ourselves." + +Tom did not listen. He said, "Don't be a baby, Lily. I will help you. Come on, it is easy!" + +He grabbed Lily's hand and pulled her to the tree. He started to climb the branches. Lily followed him, but she was shaking. She did not like the tree. She wanted to go back. + +They reached the top of the tree. They saw the sky and the clouds. Tom was happy. He said, "Look, Lily! It is so beautiful! We can see everything!" + +Lily did not look. She was crying. She said, "Tom, I want to go down. I am scared. Please, take me down." + +Tom saw Lily's tears. He felt sorry. He said, "Okay, Lily. I am sorry. I did not mean to make you cry. Let's go down." + +He helped Lily to go down the tree. They reached the ground. Lily hugged Tom. She said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother." + +Tom hugged Lily back. He said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are a good sister. I am sorry I did not listen to you. I should have respected your feelings." + +They saw their mom waiting for them. She had a light blanket with her. She said, "Come on, kids. It is getting cold. Let's go home." + +She wrapped them in the blanket and kissed them. She said, "I am proud of you, Tom and Lily. You learned a valuable lesson today. You learned to care for each other and to listen to each other. That is what makes a good family." + +Tom and Lily smiled. They said, "We love you, mom. And we love each other." + +They went home, happy and warm. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But they did not like the big sign that said "Keep off the grass". It was boring and mean. + +"Let's go see what is behind the sign," Ben said. He was curious and brave. Lily was not sure. She was careful and good. + +"But what if we get in trouble?" Lily asked. She looked at the sign and frowned. + +"No one will see us," Ben said. He grabbed Lily's hand and pulled her. They ran across the grass and behind the sign. + +There they saw a small bird. It was trapped in a net. It was scared and sad. It tried to fly, but it could not. + +"Look, a bird!" Lily said. She felt sorry for the bird. She wanted to help it. + +"Let's rescue it!" Ben said. He was kind and smart. He found a stick and cut the net. The bird was free. It was happy and grateful. It sang a song and flew away. + +"Wow, that was amazing!" Lily said. She was proud and excited. She hugged Ben and smiled. + +"We did it!" Ben said. He was happy and glad. He high-fived Lily and laughed. + +They ran back to the playground. They did not care about the sign anymore. They had a fun and good adventure. They were the best friends. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to collect things. They had a big box full of rocks, shells, feathers, and other things they found outside. One day, they went to the park with their mom and saw a man with a table full of shiny things. He had a sign that said "Rare Coins for Sale". + +"Wow, look at those coins!" Sam said. "They are so shiny and have different pictures on them. Can we buy one, mom?" + +"Sorry, kids, those coins are very expensive. They are rare, which means there are not many of them in the world. The man is selling them to people who collect them and examine them carefully. He has a label for each coin that tells where it came from and how old it is. You can look at them, but don't touch them, okay?" Mom said. + +Sam and Lily nodded and went to look at the coins. They saw coins with eagles, stars, kings, queens, and animals on them. They were very pretty and sparkled in the sun. Lily saw a coin that had a flower on it and liked it very much. She wanted to have it for her collection. She looked around and saw that the man was busy talking to another customer. She reached out her hand and grabbed the coin quickly. She put it in her pocket and ran back to mom. + +"Mom, can we go home now?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey, did you enjoy looking at the coins?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, mom, they were very nice," Lily said. + +Sam did not see what Lily did. He was still looking at the coins and wished he could have one too. He saw a coin that had a lion on it and thought it was very cool. He also looked around and saw that the man was not looking. He reached out his hand and grabbed the coin quickly. He put it in his pocket and ran back to mom. + +"Mom, can we go home now?" Sam asked. + +"Okay, kids, let's go home. Did you have fun looking at the coins?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, mom, they were very cool," Sam said. + +Mom did not know that Sam and Lily had taken the coins. She took them by the hand and walked to the car. As they were leaving, the man noticed that two of his coins were missing. He looked at his table and saw the labels for the flower coin and the lion coin. He was very angry and sad. He had worked hard to find those coins and they were very rare and valuable. He had a camera that recorded everything that happened at his table. He looked at the video and saw Sam and Lily stealing his coins. He called the police and told them what happened. + +The police came to the park and found mom's car. They stopped her and asked her to get out. They told her that her kids had stolen two rare coins from the man. They showed her the video and the labels. Mom was very shocked and ashamed. She looked at Sam and Lily and saw the coins in their pockets. She was very angry and disappointed. + +"Sam, Lily, how could you do this? You know stealing is very wrong and bad. You have hurt the man and broken the law. You have to give back the coins and say sorry to the man. You have to face the consequences of your actions. You have lost my trust and respect. You have made a big mistake," Mom said. + +Sam and Lily were very scared and sorry. They did not know the coins were so important and expensive. They just wanted to have them for their collection. They did not think about the man or the law. They realized they had been greedy and selfish. They gave back the coins and said sorry to the man. The man was still angry and sad, but he accepted their apology. He did not press charges, but he asked the police to give them a warning and a lesson. The police took Sam and Lily to the station and talked to them about stealing and its consequences. They told them that stealing is a crime that can hurt people and cause trouble. They told them that they should respect other people's property and rights. They told them that they should be honest and responsible. They told them that they should learn from their mistake and never do it again. + +Mom took Sam and Lily home and gave them a big punishment. She took away their box of collections and their toys. She made them do extra chores and homework. She did not let them watch TV or play games. She did not let them go to the park or see their friends. She told them that they had to earn back her trust and respect. She told them that they had to show her that they were sorry and changed. She told them that she loved them, but she did not like what they did. + +Sam and Lily felt very bad and ashamed. They wished they had +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy trucks and cars. They have many trucks and cars, but their favorite is the big blue truck. The big blue truck is reliable. It can carry a lot of junk and go very fast. + +One day, Ben and Sam decide to play a game. They want to see who can load the most junk on their trucks and cars. They look around the yard and find many things to use as junk. They find sticks, stones, leaves, cans, and boxes. They start to load their trucks and cars with junk. + +"Look, Sam, I have more junk than you!" Ben says. He shows his big blue truck, full of junk. + +"No, you don't, Ben. I have more junk than you!" Sam says. He shows his red car, also full of junk. + +They argue and compare their trucks and cars. They do not agree on who has more junk. They want to find a way to settle their game. + +"I know, let's race!" Ben says. "We can see who can go faster with their junk. The one who wins has more junk." + +"OK, let's race!" Sam says. "But where do we race?" + +They look around and see a big hill. The hill is steep and bumpy. It looks like a fun place to race. + +"Let's race down the hill!" Ben says. "The first one to reach the bottom wins." + +"OK, let's race down the hill!" Sam says. "But be careful, it looks dangerous." + +They line up their trucks and cars at the top of the hill. They count to three and then push them down. The trucks and cars roll down the hill, fast and loud. They bounce and shake and lose some of their junk. Ben and Sam run after them, cheering and shouting. + +"Go, go, go!" Ben says. "My big blue truck is the best!" + +"No, no, no!" Sam says. "My red car is the best!" + +They reach the bottom of the hill and look at their trucks and cars. They are surprised by what they see. Ben's big blue truck is still full of junk, but it has a flat tire and a broken window. Sam's red car is empty of junk, but it has a shiny bumper and a working horn. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben says. "My big blue truck is reliable. It can carry a lot of junk and still go fast. But it is also broken. It needs to be fixed." + +"Wow, look at that!" Sam says. "My red car is not reliable. It can't carry a lot of junk and it goes slow. But it is also shiny. It looks nice." + +They look at each other and smile. They realize that they both have good trucks and cars, but they also have different ones. They decide to share their trucks and cars and help each other fix them. They also decide to share their junk and make something new with it. They are happy and proud of their trucks and cars and junk. They hug and say: + +"We are brothers. We are friends. We like to play with our trucks and cars and junk." +Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big rock on the grass. They run to the rock and climb on it. + +"Let's rock on the rock!" Lily says. She pushes the rock with her feet. The rock moves a little bit. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tom says. He pushes the rock with his feet too. The rock moves more. They rock faster and faster. + +They feel the speed in their tummy. They laugh and scream. They rock so fast that they fall off the rock. + +"Ouch!" Lily says. She rubs her knee. It has a scratch. + +"Are you okay?" Tom asks. He helps her up. + +"I'm okay. But it hurts a little." Lily says. She sees a lemon tree near the rock. She picks a lemon and squeezes it on her knee. + +"Ow! That's sour!" Lily says. She makes a funny face. + +"Why did you do that?" Tom asks. He picks a lemon and smells it. It smells sour too. + +"Lemon juice is good for scratches. It makes them heal faster." Lily says. She learned that from her mom. + +"Really? Can I try?" Tom asks. He has a scratch on his elbow. +