diff --git "a/TinyStories_1434.txt" "b/TinyStories_1434.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1434.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Once upon a time there was a frog who was feeling very heavy. He was carrying something very important in his mouth and he needed some help. + +The frog hopped up a hill and saw a boy. The boy was smiling so the frog asked for help. The boy took something out of the frog's mouth. It was a wet cloth. + +The boy wiped the cloth across the frog's face and body to make him feel better. The frog thanked the boy and hopped away. + +The boy watched the frog go off into the distance, feeling much lighter and happier. +Once upon a time there was a brilliant little girl called Lauren. She was outside in the garden playing with her toys. Suddenly she saw a bright pink knife close by. She excitedly went to pick it up and asked her mum if she could keep it. + +Mum said, “No, Lauren. That's not a toy, it's too dangerous. Put it back where you found it.†+ +But Lauren wanted to keep it so she asked her mum, “But why can't I keep it? I will be careful.†+ +Mum replied, “No, Lauren. You must always rise above the temptation of playing with something dangerous like this.†+ +So, with a defiant gleam in her eye, Lauren put the knife down and ran off to play with her toys. She knew that one day she would rise to the challenge of playing safely with something so brilliant. +One day, Mum and Dad took a little girl called Lucy to the park. She was so excited to chat with her parents and explore the park. When they arrived at the park, Lucy noticed so many different things she could play with. + +Mum said to Lucy, “Let’s have a race!†+ +“Yes!†Lucy said happily. + +So Lucy raced her mum and dad around the park. Even though she went as fast as she could, Mum and Dad won. + +“You were so fast!†Lucy said, exhausted. + +“Yes, I think we should go home now and have our dinner,†Mum said. + +So they all went back to the house and had a nice dinner. Afterwards, Mum said, “Shall we watch a movie?†+ +“Yes!†Lucy said with enthusiasm. + +So they watched the movie and soon it was time for bed. Lucy was so tired from all the fun she had earlier. + +“It was a good day,†Mum said, “It sure helped to restore your energy!†+ +“It sure did,†Lucy said. + +And with that, they all went off to bed, ready for a good night’s sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved playing with bubbles. But one day, a harsh wind blew them away. She watched sadly, unable to catch up to the bubbles floating away. + +The little girl tried to call her mom for help, but her mom ignored her. She started to be sad and felt alone. She thought that nobody cared about her. + +But then, out of nowhere, a big bubble floated in front of her. It was bright and sparkly, like a bubble of stars. She laughed with joy and tried to catch it in her hands. She was so happy that someone had finally noticed her. + +In the end, the little girl learned that sometimes grownups can be too busy to notice the little things. But if you look around, you can find a special surprise just for you! +John was getting ready for the fair. He got up and went to the kitchen to keep his things. He packed his pencils, paper, stickers and balloons. +After he was done packing, he went to the living room to get his hat. He carefully put it on and was ready to go. + +John and his mom went to the fair. He saw parents with their young children and couples holding hands. Everything was very colorful and exciting. He was amazed at all the different things he saw. He got a balloon and some candy. + +The day ended and it was time for John to go home. He remembered he had to keep his things together so he put them back in his bag. He also noticed his balloon had gone flat, so he carefully kept it in his bag too. + +John said goodbye to his mom and went back home. He went to the kitchen and kept his bag where he found it. Tomorrow he would go to the fair again and was looking forward to it! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Harry and Hilary. They were best friends and they loved to do lots of things together. + +One day, they decided to go out for a walk. Harry had a regular orange vest he was wearing. Hilary looked at it and said to Harry, "Hey, the vest looks nice! Can I join you and wear one too?" + +Harry looked at her and said, "Of course! I will get you one!" He ran home and got Hilary her own orange vest. + +Hilary smiled joyfully when she put it on. They both looked the same in their regular vests. + +They both loved their matching vests and enjoyed exploring together with their new outfits on. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tommy who was very curious. One day, he asked his mum, "Mum, why do we have to unpack our groceries?" + +Mum explained, "so we can put them away in our cupboards and fridge, dear". + +Tommy then asked, "What about the green herb here?" + +Mum smiled and said, "That's for cooking, Tommy! Herbs add extra flavour to our food and are really healthy too. We should always eat lots of vegetables and herbs to stay healthy and strong". + +Tommy nodded and said, "OK mum, I get it now!" + +Moral of the Story: Eating herbs and vegetables can be yummy and healthy! +Once there was a little bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy was feeling very sad. He wanted to make some new friends, but he didn't know how. + +One day, Fluffy found a jar. He opened it and inside he saw something he had never seen before. It was a caterpillar! + +Fluffy introduced himself to the caterpillar and said, "Hello! I'm Fluffy. What's your name?" The caterpillar said, "My name is Wormy!" + +Fluffy and Wormy became good friends and every day they would play together in the jar. Fluffy no longer felt sad because he had a new friend. They were happy together! +Molly was walking through the park when she saw a pet. The pet was a lovely blue bird. Molly was so excited to see it that she ran over to it. + +"Hello sweet bird," she said. + +The bird chirped at her. Molly smiled and started to spread her arms so she could give the bird a big hug. The bird flapped its wings and flew away. + +"Oh no!" said Molly, feeling a bit uncomfortable. + +But then she noticed something else. The bird had left some feathers on the ground. Molly carefully picked them up and started to spread them around. She twirled around and around, making the feathers go everywhere. Her face lit up as the feathers spread around. + +Molly felt much better now. She smiled and waved goodbye to the beautiful blue bird. Then she skipped home, feeling very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She was very happy and loved to play outside in the rain. Every day, Jane played with her friends for hours and hours until it would start to get dark. One day, it started to rain very hard and Jane's friends went home. Jane wanted to stay and play in the rain anyway, so she stayed outside. + +Suddenly, Jane slipped and fell down in the wet grass. She tried to get up but she couldn't reach her telephone. It was too far away, and she started to cry. She was all alone and nobody would help her. + +After some time, Jane's mother heard Jane's cries. She ran outside and quickly found her daughter. Jane was wet and cold, and she was glad to be picked up and taken home. + +Moral of the Story: + +Never stay out in the rain too long, as it can be very dangerous and it's important to always have an adult around. +Once upon a time there was a little pup. His name was Jack and he had a big paw. He loved to play but one day something strange happened. He was playing and the paw suddenly vanished! + +Jack was confused and a bit uncomfortable. He didn't know what happened to his paw. He was so sad that he did not want to play anymore. He tried to go find his paw but no matter how hard he looked, he could not find it. + +Jack's mom was worried. She told him that she would help him look for his paw. She knew something magical was happening and she wanted to make sure Jack was safe. + +The next day Jack and his mom went to the forest to look for the paw. It wasn't as if they expected to find it, but they knew they had to look. Suddenly, Jack noticed some sparkles coming from a nearby bush. He and his mom went closer and there, nestled between the branches, was Jack's big paw! + +Jack was filled with happiness. He knew something special had happened and thanked his mom for helping him find his paw. From that day on, Jack was no longer uncomfortable when he was playing. He was happy, knowing that even when things seemed to vanish, things would eventually work out. +One day, a boy named Dave saw a tunnel. It looked dependable, but he was a bit scared. He talked to his Mom, and she said it was ok to go in. + +Dave was excited! He walked in the tunnel and it went on and on. He kept walking, and soon he saw a faint light up ahead. + +When Dave got to the end, he realized it was a special kind of tunnel. It was full of happy and friendly animals! Dave played with them, and they showed him around. + +Suddenly, the tunnel started to get dark again. Dave said goodbye to his new friends and started to walk back. It wasn't long before he heard his Mom calling for him. + +Dave said thank you to the tunnel for taking him on an adventure. He knew he could always count on it to be dependable! +Once there was a mouse who lived in a maze. Everyday the mouse would try to find a way out of the maze, but it was very difficult. He wanted to find a new home where he could play and be happy. + +One day, the mouse had a bright idea. He decided to improve the maze so he could find his way out. With a lot of hard work, he made the maze bigger, wider, and more amazing. + +The next day, the mouse was surprised because the maze became even harder to get out of. He couldn't find his way at all. He kept running around the maze, looking for a way out, but he couldn't find it. + +The mouse was sad, but he kept trying. Eventually he found a secret passage in the maze that took him out! He was so excited and happy to find his way out. + +From then on, the mouse always remembered to keep trying and improving. No matter how hard a maze seemed, he could always use his hard work and imagination to find his way out. +Once upon a time, there was a jet who wanted to fly around the world. But he was worried that it would be too hard for him. + +As he was stretching his wings to take off, a little orange bird called to him from a nearby tree. +"What are you scared of, jet?" asked the bird. + +Jet told her his worries, but the bird was not scared. She said to him, "You can do anything if you just don't freeze. Freeze, and nothing can happen." + +The jet listened to the orange bird and spread his wings. He flew around the world with no fear! + +The moral of the story is to never give up and face your fears. You can do anything if you don't freeze! +One day, two friends Pedro and Lola were exploring the woods. Pedro was lively, while Lola was obedient. Suddenly, they smelled something strange! + + Pedro gasped, "Lola! What is that smell?" + +Lola suggested, "Maybe we should stay here and find out." + +The two friends stayed in the woods and noticed the air was getting thin. Lola said, "We need oxygen!". + +Pedro held up his backpack and responded, "I have my oxygen mask!". He put it on and shouted, "Let's go explore!" + +The friends explored the woods and soon discovered a cave. It was full of fresh oxygen, so they decided to stay and explore. + +Lola and Pedro explored the cave, and they had lots of fun. They were grateful for the fresh oxygen and learned to always be obedient when exploring! +James was a regular kid who liked to explore his backyard. He was always looking for something new and exciting to do. + +One day he saw something very interesting; his mom's camera. He asked her if he could use it, and to his surprise she said yes. + +James was so happy and he couldn't wait to take photos. He pointed the camera at everything he could find. He had so much fun that day. + +When he went inside, his mom asked him if he enjoyed using the camera. James nodded happily and said "yes, it was so much fun!" + +His mom smiled and told him that he could use the camera on a regular basis if he wanted to. From then on, James couldn't wait to grab that camera and go exploring. He enjoyed it so much. +Once, a boy called Max was feeling very lucky. He was at the train station and saw a beautiful train. It was all shiny and colourful. He wanted to explore it, but he couldn't. Suddenly, his best friend Lucy came along and said, "Let's go and explore the train together!". Max's eyes lit up. + +So they went closer to the train, but they couldn't get too close. They couldn't get on either. Lucy started to tease Max and told him that he wasn't allowed on the train. Max was so disappointed. + +Just then, a man in a uniform came walking over to Max and Lucy. He said, "You are both very lucky! I am the train driver and I am taking you for a ride!". Max was so happy, he could hardly believe it. + +So Lucy and Max hopped on the train and away they went. Max waved to his friend as the train left the station and they went on an exciting adventure. Max was so happy, he could hardly believe his luck! +Henry was very proud. He had found a special gray rock in his backyard. It was the perfect size for a game of hide-and-seek. Henry hid the gray rock behind a tree and then he waited. His little brother Benny came around the corner. Henry yelled, "Ready or not, here I come!" + +Benny looked around. He searched everywhere, but he couldn't find the gray rock. He looked under leaves and around bushes, but still didn't see it. Finally, Henry shouted, "I found it!" He said proudly as he revealed the gray rock. Benny smiled. They both laughed and decided to play again! +Once upon a time, there was a pretty spring in the middle of a meadow. All the animals in the meadow liked to go and visit it. + +One day, a little rabbit hopped over to the pretty spring. He saw that it was folded up, like a blanket. He wasn't sure what it was, and so he hopped closer. + +The little rabbit was so curious. He squeaked at the spring and wondered why it was all folded up. Then, he started to unfold it! The little rabbit was careful to stretch out each side slowly and carefully. He wanted to make sure he didn't pull too hard. + +When the spring was fully unfolded, it made a really pretty sight. The little rabbit hopped up and down, excited. He wanted to show all his friends in the meadow this amazing new discovery. + +So, the little rabbit hopped all around the meadow and told the other animals all about what he had found. Now they all flock to the pretty spring when they visit the meadow! +Once upon a time, there was a brown sugar daddy. He went around town giving pediatricians sugar cane. Everyday, he would go to a new doctor's office and give them sugar. Everyone was thankful for his generosity. + +But one day, the sugar daddy went to a very special pediatrician. He came bearing even more sugar than usual and everyone was excited. They celebrated and thought the sugar daddy was the best thing ever. + +But then something terrible happened. When the sugar daddy went to leave with all the cane he had brought, he tripped and fell. All the sugar spilled out, creating a sticky mess all over the pediatrician's office. Everyone started yelling and the sugar daddy started to cry. + +The people were so mad, they chased him away. He knew he had done something wrong and never came back. Everyone was sad but they lessons they learned from this experience stayed with them. They never forget not to take things for granted. +Ellie was a very special little girl. She loved balancing on her tube and it made her feel so light and happy. She couldn't understand why most people used their feet to balance. It seemed a lot harder to do and not nearly as much fun. + +One day, her dad took her to a rare and special place. It was full of really tall tubes. Ellie felt so excited as she had never seen anything like it before. + +“Can I balance on all these tubes dad?†asked Ellie. + +“Yes, of course you can,†said her dad smiling. + +So with a huge smile and glimmer in her eyes, Ellie started to balance on the tubes, switching from one to the other. She hopped and skipped with grace and poise and it was such a sight to see. + +The other people around started to clap and Ellie's dad beamed with pride. Ellie had found her talent and she was very proud that her balancing was so rare and special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lola. Every day she would go out and find her friends. Today she was particularly excited as she wanted to show them something special. She headed outside and climbed up to the top of a hill. As soon as she reached the top, she saw something beautiful. It was a zipper! It was a bit bigger than her and had colorful stripes on it. She was so excited she started to jump up and down. + +Lola couldn't believe her eyes, she had never seen anything like it before. She knew one thing for sure though, she wanted to try it out. With that, she took a deep breath and jumped onto the zipper. She was suddenly flying up in the air! She was having the time of her life! + +She flew higher and higher and soon the sky was filled with different colors. The wind was in her hair and she was feeling so alive. Just then, something unexpected happened. The zipper suddenly started to move away from the ground and quickly gained speed. Lola started to worry and began screaming for help, but no one heard her. + +But before long, the zipper began to come down again and Lola was relieved. She knew that she had been lucky, and she promised to tell her friends her amazing story. As soon as she landed, she ran off to meet them. They couldn't believe their eyes when she told them what had happened. She told +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy and a little girl named Sara. Sara was very eager for a new dress for the summer. She wanted to look pretty for her school friends. + +One day, she asked her mommy, "Can I please have a new dress?" Mommy smiled and said, "Let's discuss it". + +Sara and Mommy went to the nearby store and picked out the prefect dress for summer. It was a sky blue with a long thread of lace around the collar. + +Sara was so excited to wear her new dress. She skipped and danced around all the way home. + +The following day, Sara invited her friends to come over and show off her new dress. Her friends were also very excited and they all clapped and cheered. + +The moral of the story is that by discussing things with your parents, you can get the things you want, but you should always be thoughtful and appreciative of what you have. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. Lucy was three years old and very creative. She used her imagination to make things like dolls and games. One day, Lucy was playing with some toys, when she noticed something was wrong. She looked at her favorite doll and saw that its arm was no longer attached. + +Lucy was sad and said, "I need to fix my doll!" + +That's when her mom came in. She asked Lucy what was wrong, and Lucy told her about the doll. Lucy's mom said, "Honey, never give up when something is broken. With work and a little bit of help from your creative mind, you can fix anything." + +Lucy's mom had an idea; she gave Lucy a brush and said, "Let's try to brush the broken arm back together, then use some glue to make it strong again." + +Lucy thought about it for a moment, then happily nodded her head. With the brush and glue, Lucy was able to fix her doll. + +The moral of the story is, never give up and use your creative mind to fix things! +Jack was playing outside when he saw a big, thick bin. He ran over to it and kicked it with his foot. It made a loud, clanging sound and he smiled. + +Just then, a voice called out from behind him. + +"Hey, Jack! What are you doing?" + +Jack spun around and saw his friend Toby. He smiled and said, "I kicked the bin and it made a noise!" + +Toby laughed and said, "Cool! Let's see what happens when we both kick it." + +So Jack and Toby ran over to the thick bin. They both kicked it with their feet and it made another loud clang. They both laughed and kept kicking the bin, until it was time to go in for dinner. +One day, Lucy skipped out of her house to go and explore. She quickly realized how big the world was when she looked around her. Everything was so wide, with tall trees and buildings. Suddenly, she saw something very exciting. Her neighbor was skipping down the street! + +Lucy jumped up and down with joy. She wanted to join in and skip with her neighbor. With a big smile, she skipped over to join her. Lucy and her neighbor skipped down the street and it felt good. They laughed and giggled and smiled. + +After a while, Lucy's neighbor said goodbye and they went their separate ways. Lucy was happily tired and she skipped back home. She had had so much fun. She thought to herself, it was so nice to see her neighbor and skip down the wide street. +Once there was a young girl who loved to go to the beach. She would run to the sand, take off her shoes, and feel the warmth of the sand between her toes. She would look up and see the big, bright blue sky and she would smile. One day, she found a big shade underneath a tree. She walked up to it and looked under it. It seemed like an inviting place and so she decided to take a nap there. + +As she was napping, a young boy came up to her and he asked if he could join her. She said yes, and then he asked if he could hold her hand. She took his hand and found that it felt warm and comfortable. She smiled and closed her eyes and felt safe. + +As the hours passed, the young boy wouldn't let go of her hand. He held onto it and wouldn't let go. Eventually, the girl started to feel scared and uncomfortable. She asked the young boy why he was holding her hand and he said he wanted to keep her with him because it felt nice. The girl didn't understand, but she was too scared to take her hand away. + +Finally, after hours of holding her hand, he let go. But it was too late. The girl felt a chill run through her body and she knew something bad had happened. When she looked up, she could see that the shade had gone away with the sun. She had been so focused +Once upon a time there was a kind man named Jake. Jake lived on an old street. Every morning before he left his house, Jake received a special hug from his two children. He said it was the best way to start the day. + +One day Jake received an invitation in the mail. It was to a party on the same street. Jake was excited! He put on his best clothes and went to the party. + +When Jake arrived, everyone was kind. They welcomed him with big hugs and loud cheers. They had a wonderful time dancing, singing and eating the delicious treats. + +At the end of the night, Jake received a special gift from his friends. It was a book filled with stories. He thanked them for their kindness and made his way back home. + +Jake smiled as he walked along the street. He was filled with joy from the wonderful day. He was grateful to have been so kindly received. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tim. He was three years old and wanted to do something fun! + +One day, Tim wanted to try playing a new game. He entered a room and saw some funny shaped pieces inside. He was very excited! + +Tim started to play the game. He put the pieces together and tried to remember what he had to do. After a few minutes, he was scoring points! + +But then something went wrong and Tim got frustrated. He made a mistake and he didn't know what to do. But then, he figured it out and he was happy again. + +After a few more rounds, Tim had won the game! He was so proud of himself. He felt happy and had a lot of fun! +John and Sue were best friends. They lived in the east and as soon as they saw each other, they opened their arms for a hug. After, John clapped and said, "Let's go outside and play!" + +They raced out the door and ran until they reached the park. At the park, they played tag and laughed as they ran and ducked around the trees. + +John got out a kite and they each held on to a end. They ran, the kite flying behind them, until the open meadow. There, the wind blew and the kite soared high in the sky. + +John and Sue laughed and clapped, amazed at their success. They spent the day flying the kite, running around and playing. When it was finally time to go, they said goodbye and hugged. Then, they promised to come back the following week to play some more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was scared of mills. She had seen pictures of the big, tough mill that was in the nearby village, and it made her very nervous. + +One day the little girl's parents decided to take her to the mill. She started to panic, but her parents told her that everything would be alright. + +When they arrived at the mill, the little girl was afraid to get out of the car. But after a few reassuring words from her parents, she took tiny steps closer to the mill. + +When she got close enough, the little girl realized that the mill was actually not so tough. There were even some friendly animals nearby that she could pet. + +She started to feel a lot better and soon the little girl was having a great time. Every time she visited the mill, she felt braver and braver. + +The end! +Bob was a very hairy bear who loved waffles. Every day, he would take a waffle and squeeze it until it looked like a pancake. + +One day, Bobby, a 3 year old boy, saw Bob squeezing the waffle. He asked Bob what he was doing and Bob said he was making a pancake. Bobby wanted to try so Bob gave him a waffle. + +Bobby grabbed the waffle and tightly squeezed it. Bob said it was a good squeeze and that his pancake was ready. Bobby was so happy and he put the waffle on a cooling tray. + +He sprinkled some sugar on it and took a bite. It was delicious and it made Bobby very happy. From then on, he and Bob made waffle pancakes every day! +Once upon a time, there was a butterfly. She was very pretty and colourful. She loved to fly around, looking for flowers and sweet nectar. One day, she saw something big and scary. It was a monster! + +The butterfly was so scared she hid behind a leaf. The monster caught a glimpse of her and started walking towards her. The butterfly was too scared to move, but the monster just wanted to say a few words. + +"Hello little butterfly," said the monster. "Aren't you scared of me? I'm sure you're a brave little bug and you don't need to be scared." + +The butterfly laughed as she realized the monster wasn't as scary as she thought. The monster was a friendly giant that just liked to dance. He showed her how to enjoy life and the butterfly was filled with love and happiness. + +They danced together until the sun went down. The butterfly was so happy that she was able to enjoy life and not be scared of the big, scary monster after all. +Tommy and his friends loved to do plays. In the backyard, they had a special stage that they'd built. Tommy's mom thought it was very unique. + +Every day, they came up with new ideas for a play. One day, they wanted to do a play about a family that was going on a picnic. Tommy's mom was the director and helped them with their lines. + +When it came to performing, the kids were very excited. They ran around on the stage and acted out the story. Everyone laughed and clapped when it was all done. + +Their plays were always special and unique. It was so much fun to do. Every day, they created a new play and acted it out on their stage. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Pippa and Spike. They were playing in the park one day when they found a box with a big surprise in it - a bar of soap! + +They both were excited and wanted to examine it. Pippa looked at it and sniffed it. Spike touched it and felt how soft it was. + +Then they each decided to take some of the soap and take it home. With their soap they each made a nice bubble bath. And they both felt super clean and smelled really nice! + +At the end of the day, Spike and Pippa realised something special. It was that sharing something special can bring a lot of joy and make special memories. They thought it was a really nice lesson to learn! +Jimmy was walking in the forest with his family. The sun was just starting to come up, and it was a beautiful, peaceful sunrise. + +Jimmy saw a rabbit hopping in the grass and he started to giggle. He started to joke about the rabbit, saying it was silly and funny. His mom and dad laughed along with him. + +Then, Jimmy saw a squirrel scurrying around in the trees. He pointed to the squirrel and said "Look! It's trying to find something to eat!" Everyone laughed and they joked about the little squirrel. + +They laughed and joked until the sun was fully up in the sky. The whole family felt happy and peaceful. Jimmy was so excited to have shared the special sunrise with his family. +The little girl was helpless. She had never seen so much film before. She thought it was going to be fun. + +Her father came in with a big pair of scissors. He told her to cut the film. She was unsure but started to cut. + +The little girl tried her best to cut the film quickly and neatly. But as she got closer to the end, she made a mistake. A big mistake. + +She couldn't undo what she had done and soon the whole film was ruined. Her father got very angry and shouted at her. + +The little girl felt helpless. She had ruined all the film and there was nothing she could do. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. He was living happily in his tree and singing sweet songs to cheer up the other animals. One day, he noticed a big dog that was disturbing the peace in the forest. The little bird was afraid, but he was brave and decided to talk to the dog. He said, "Please, stop disturbing the forest. All of us animals don't like it." The dog barked loudly, but he stopped anyway. + +The other animals were very happy and thanked the little bird for his courage. The result was that everyone was happy and peaceful again. The little bird felt proud and was glad he had shown courage, even though he felt fearful. + +This story teaches us that we should always be brave, even when things seem scary. Don't let fear disturb your courage! +Once upon a time, there was a shape. It had four sides and it was dull. Every day, the shape went on a visit to different places. It visited the beach, the forest, the lake, and the park. + +The shape enjoyed seeing new things and meeting new people. Every time it went on a visit, people smiled at the shape and the shape smiled back. + +One day, the shape went on a visit to the rooftop. It saw many different shapes and colors, and it was so busy looking around that it almost forgot where it was supposed to go. But, before too long, the shape visited the playground and saw lots of kids playing. + +The shape was so excited that it ran around and joined in the fun. Everyone was so happy to have the shape join them, and the shape laughed and smiled until it was time to go home. + +The shape had a lot of fun on its visits, and it was always excited to go on the next one. That's why visiting was the shape's favorite thing to do! +Once upon a time there was a sweet little girl named Lily. She was three years old and lived with her mom in a big house. + +One day, when Lily's mom was busy making dinner, Lily saw the jar of sauce on the kitchen table. She asked her mom, "What is this little jar?" + +Mom replied, "It's sauce, Lily. It's for dinner tonight." + +Lily said, "Can I have some, please?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "All right, but you have to remain at the kitchen table and be very careful." + +So Lily stayed at the kitchen table and watched as her mom opened the jar of sauce. Lily was helpless to do it herself, so she asked her mom to help her. Her mom complied and handed her a spoonful of sauce. + +Lily was so happy she ate it all up! Her mom noticed the empty jar and smiled. + +The two of them remained at the kitchen table until the dinner was ready. +Once there was a little girl who was very brave. She was walking in the wide field. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. + +The girl saw some dirt and started to clean it up. She was running and jumping and singing. She used her hands to pick up the dirt. + +When she was finished cleaning, the girl looked around the field. It was so calm and beautiful. She was so proud of herself for doing a good job! + +The little girl enjoyed the peaceful moment. She smiled a big smile and thanked the sun for helping her. She ran back home to tell everyone what she had done. +Once upon a time there was a big wide tree in the middle of a cozy meadow. Every day a little bird would sit on its branches and blink happily. + +One day, the bird had a strange feeling that something exciting was about to happen. She blinkeed curiously as she sat on her comfortable branch. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew through the meadow and something golden tumbled down from the sky and landed right in front of the tree! + +The bird blinked in surprise as she slowly fluttered down to take a closer look. There, right in front of her, was the most beautiful and shiny thing she had ever seen - a golden sun! + +The little bird was so excited that she flew right into the warm and comfortable embrace of the sun. Now that the golden sun was shining down on the meadow every day, it made the little bird very happy. She could now drink a delicious golden nectar and blink in contentment. +Once upon a time, there was a wild pit. It had huge piles of dirt around it and no one had ever explored it before. + +One day, a brave little girl named Jo decided to go exploring. She grabbed a stick and started walking towards the pit. + +Suddenly, she heard a strange noise coming from inside. She cautiously peeked inside and saw a wild animal! + +Jo nervously asked the animal, "What are you doing here?" + +The animal replied, "I'm just grabbing some wild and juicy fruits from this pit. Do you want some?" + +Jo smiled and replied, "Yes, please!" + +So, the animal and Jo quickly grabbed some wild fruits from the pit and enjoyed them together until sunset. +Once upon a time there was a bird who wanted to fly. He wanted to soar to the top of the sky so he practiced every day. He worked so hard to learn how to fly, but it wasn't easy. + +One day the bird was very hungry and he found a salad in the garden. He ate it and felt so good. He was surprised at how incredible it tasted and with a boost of energy he spread his wings and hopped in the air. + +He flapped and flapped until he was flying! He soared through the sky and was so proud of himself. He never felt so happy! He learned that with hard work and determination, you can do anything. + +The bird also learned that it's important to eat healthy foods to give you the energy to make your dreams come true. Eating a yummy salad like the one he found in the garden had made it possible for him to soar! + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Sam and Paige. Sam was excited when Paige offered to show him her favourite place in the park. Whilst running through the park, she suddenly stopped and said: "Look Sam, I found an axe". + +Sam felt scared but he was excited to see the axe close up. He asked Paige:"What do you want to do with it?" She replied:"I want to chop down this tree". Sam said:"No, don't do it!" But she ignored him and began chopping the tree with the axe. + +Suddenly, they heard a sound coming from nearby. It was the park keeper, who had heard the noise. Paige and Sam quickly hid behind the tree. The park keeper saw the axe and said:"You have been naughty. I must take this axe away". Paige felt sad and scared as the park keeper took the axe away. + +Sam and Paige had learnt their lesson. Being naughty was not a good idea. From then on, they made sure to follow the park rules. +One day a little girl named Lucy was sitting in a peaceful seat. She looked around and saw lots of other children laughing and playing. This made Lucy feel embarrassed. She wished she could make some friends too. + +Suddenly a boy Lucy had never seen before ran over. He looked at Lucy and said, "Hi there! Can I sit with you?" + +Lucy nodded and smiled. She said, "Yes please!" + +The boy sat down next to Lucy and started to talk. Soon enough, the two of them were having a great time. As they laughed and talked, Lucy felt her embarrassment start to fade away. + +Thanks to the boy, Lucy found a new friend and the peaceful seat was now a lot more fun! +Once upon a time there was a powerful sun. Every day it sent its heat down on the land and made everything around it very warm. + +One day, a young boy was out playing in the sun. He looked around and saw how powerful the sun was and he decided to challenge it. He said to himself, “I can beat the heat!†+ +He started to jog around and around in the hot sun. He felt the heat on his face, but he kept going. He jogged and jogged, round and round and round. + +Finally he stopped. He was very hot and tired and he realized that he had done something amazing. He had jogged in the powerful sun and he had won the challenge! +Tommy was tired. His mom said it was time to go and play outside in the snow. His mom gave him his scarf and he rubbed it between his fingers. He loved how soft and cozy it was. + +When they arrived outside, Tommy saw lots of other kids playing in the snow. He started to make a snowman and he rubbed it with his hands as he sculpted. He felt the snow turn into a smooth, round snowball. + +As the snowman grew bigger, Tommy began to get more and more tired. He stopped rubbing the snowball and put the scarf around his neck. He liked how the scarf kept him warm. + +Suddenly, one of the older kids exclaimed, “Look at the snowman! It looks like it needs a scarf!†+ +Tommy smiled as he realized his warm scarf could be used on the snowman. He took it off and started rubbing it around the neck of the snowman. + +When he finished, the snowman was wearing a beautiful scarf! All the kids cheered at this amazing snowman. + +Tommy smiled, proud of the snowman they had created. Even though he was very tired, he was glad his soft and cozy scarf had been used to make something special. +One day there was a little girl. She was three years old. She loved the earth. She always played outside looking at all the green things. She decided one day to study the earth more closely. + +One day she took a walk through the park. As she looked closer at the earth she noticed something strange. There were little bugs that were eating away at the plants. She also noticed that none of the plants were growing. + +The little girl kept studying the earth and soon noticed that the green was slowly fading away. She kept getting closer and closer to where the bugs were and she was starting to get scared of what she was seeing. + +The little girl started to cry because she realized what was happening. The little bugs were eating away at the green earth until there were no green plants left. The bad ending of her story was that the green earth she loved was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely girl named Sally. She loved the nights because they were beautiful, and the stars in the sky glowed. + +One night, Sally saw a beautiful glowing wine bottle sitting on the beach. She was so excited and eager to get it that she ran as fast as she could to grab it. + +But when she got closer, she saw something strange. There was a man named Pete who was being very creative with the wine. He was building sandcastles out of it! + +Sally was so mad that she tried to take the bottle away from Pete. But Pete thought Sally was being too greedy and he wouldn't let her take it. + +Sally was very upset but then an idea came to her mind. She wanted to show Pete how creative she was too. So Sally used the sand and the wine to create a beautiful sculpture. Pete was amazed and impressed. He finally agreed to share the wine and they both enjoyed the night under the stars. +Amy was a 3 year old girl who loved playing with her dolls in her playroom. She always wore her apron while playing with her dolls to make sure she stayed clean. One day, while she was happily playing with her dolls, she heard a loud crash outside. She rushed to the window to see what had happened and she saw a big truck coming to their house. The truck had destroyed the tree in their garden and left it wet and muddy. + +Amy was very sad and angry because the tree was her special hiding spot when she played hide and seek with her friends. She was so angry she grabbed her apron and marched outside. She wanted to show the men from the truck that they had made a huge mess! + +The men from the truck were very apologetic and promised to clean up the mess quickly. They also promised Amy that they would replace her special tree. Amy was still sad and angry but she picked up her apron, thanked the men and went back inside. Now the garden was clean and her secret hiding spot was back for her and her friends to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was poor. He lived in a tiny house, and all he had was a small table. + +The man decided that he wanted to make something beautiful. He took out a few pieces of wood, nails and some paint. Then he got to work, designing a lovely chair! + +He was so pleased with his design that he couldn't help but show it to a neighbour. "Look at the chair I've made!" the man said. + +The neighbour smiled. "It's lovely! Could I buy it from you?" + +The man was delighted and sold it to his neighbour. With the money, the man was able to buy enough food and clothes for himself. + +From that day on, the man kept designing more chairs. Every time he sold one, he was able to get enough money to take care of himself. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was walking to the park. He was so excited to get there, and he ran and ran. Suddenly, something heavy and scary flew right over his head. He was so scared and he rushed over to the nearest tree to hide. He quickly looked around, and he saw a big white napkin flapping across the sky. All of a sudden, he wasn't scared anymore. He ran out of the tree and back to the path. He started to rush even faster to the park, because he wanted to have as much fun as he could. He never looked up and saw the napkin again. He completed his journey and had a wonderful time at the park! +Frank was on a walk outside when he felt a sudden urge. He wanted to find something he did not have before. He spotted something poking up from the ground and he ran towards it. When he got closer, he realised it was a fierce bee! It was bright and yellow, with a big buzz. + +"Oh no!" Frank thought and he started to back away slowly. But the bee had other plans. It flew towards him and pinched him on the arm. + +Frank shouted loudly in pain. He ran home quickly and told his mom what had happened. + +"That bee was fierce," Frank said while rubbing his arm. + +His mom hugged him tight and said, "You did the right thing by running away. Always beware of fierce bees!" +Once upon a time there was a persistent dough ball. He loved to run around and make shapes with himself. One day he was running around when suddenly he sneezed. His sneeze caused a big problem. All the shapes he had made started to roll away. + +The dough ball was sad. He started to cry and tried his best to get the shapes back. But he was too small to reach them. + +Then, from far away, a big wind started to blow. With it, the shapes started to come back. The dough ball cheered and was so happy. He hugged each shape and thanked the wind for helping him. + +From that day on, the dough ball was extra careful not to sneeze. He was very persistent about it and always made sure he was away from any wind. +Jill and Jack were best friends. They did everything together, especially playing basketball. They always shared Jack's basketball so that they could both have fun. + +One day, Jill wanted to bring her own basketball to play with Jack. She wanted it to be comfortable, so she went to the store to choose one. She found the perfect basketball for her. + +But when she went to pay for it, she realized she had left her money at home. She was very sad. + +Jack had watched Jill go to the store and was curious why she hadn't come out with her own basketball. He knew that she didn't have money so he decided to steal the basketball for her. + +Jill was so happy when Jack gave her the basketball. She hugged him tightly and said, "Thank you!" They both had the most comfortable basketball to play together. +Once there was a little girl named Lisa. Lisa was very happy, but sometimes she had terrible memories. + +One day, Lisa was walking with her mom. Suddenly, Lisa started to cry. Her mom asked her, "What's wrong, Lisa?" + +"I have a terrible memory," Lisa said. Her mom hugged her and said, "Sometimes memories can be hard to feel, but it will be ok." + +Lisa wiped away her tears, and thought about her mom's words. She decided she could be brave. + +The next morning, Lisa went outside and looked up at the sky. She told herself she was brave, and knew she could make it through the hard times. + +In the end, Lisa remembered she was strong, and could be happy again. She remembered that even the worst memories could be overcome. +Once upon a time there was a young girl called Alice. She was three years old and was full of curiosity. One day, her mom came to her and explained that the sky was so attractive. +Alice was excited. She looked up at the sky and noticed a lot of pretty things. She saw big white clouds floating around and the beautiful blue colour of the sky. It was so amazing that she wanted to learn more about it. + +Her mom told Alice that the sky was always changing. She explained how the clouds moved and changed shape, how the sun shone down and how the stars shone brightly at night. Alice was so amazed by it all, it was like an adventure every day as the sky changed. + +Alice asked her mom why the sky was so attractive. Her mom explained that the sky was different each day and that it was like looking at a painting by an artist. It was truly magical and special. + +Alice was so full of joy and wonderment. Every time she looked up at the sky she was reminded of the beautiful things in the world. She would never forget this special lesson her mom had explained to her. +Once upon a time there was a yellow caterpillar named Bob who loved to crawl in the garden. One day, he received an invitation from an old oak tree to come to a party. He was very excited and crawled quickly to the party. + +When he arrived, he saw that all the guests were telling jokes and playing games. After a few minutes, an old owl stepped forward and said in a serious voice, "Let us all stop playing and listen!" Bob stopped crawling and listened carefully. + +The owl said, "Today is a very special day. We need to celebrate and make sure the party is a success!" Everyone cheered in agreement. + +Bob smiled and said, "Let me help!" He crawled around the party, providing help where he could. Everyone was very happy with Bob's help and enjoyed the party until night came. + +The next day, Bob was exhausted, but it was a happy exhaustion. He had discovered the joy of being part of something bigger than himself. +Once upon a time, there was a new park where the children used to play. Every day, they would swing on the swings and go down the slides. + +But one day, something special happened. In the corner of the park, a brilliant wheel appeared out of nowhere. + +The children crowded around it and wondered what it could be. Joe, who was three-years-old, was the bravest of all. He stepped up to the wheel and asked it, "What are you?" + +The wheel didn't give an answer and instead started slowly turning. The children backed away a bit, scared and confused. + +But suddenly, the wheel started to move faster and faster. In seconds, it turned into an amazing carousel, full of beautiful horses. Joe and the other children were so happy - they had never seen anything like it! + +The children rode the carousel all day, and from then on, the park was never the same. Every day, all the children wondered what else would appear in the park next. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bear. He liked to keep things. Each day, he went to the forest to find a branch. He would take it back to his den to keep it safe. + +One morning when he was looking for a branch, there was a bird sitting on it. The bird was very cute and chubby. The bear said hello to the bird and asked it to move away from the branch so he could keep it. + +The bird said it was not ready to leave the branch yet. Instead, it asked the bear if he wanted to share the branch. The bear thought this was a great idea. + +So, together they carried the branch back to the bear's den. The bear was very happy to have new friend and to keep the branch safe. They ended up becoming best friends and spend lots of time together. They even went to the forest each day to look for more branches to keep. + +The end. +Once there was a great little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old and was very curious. One day when Lucy woke up, she decided she wanted some toast. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I have some toast?" + +So, her mom said, "Yes, you can have some toast. I'm going to have some, too." + +Lucy was so excited that she ran to the kitchen and grabbed the toast. Her mom watched and smiled before grabbing the toast for herself. + +Together, they both went out to the backyard and sat on a sack. Lucy and her mom shared the toast, and it was great! They laughed and talked, and it was one of the best days ever. +The evening was long and dark. Little Lily could not sleep. She looked up at the stars twinkling in the sky and started to wish. She wished and wished until finally, she closed her eyes. Then, something wonderful happened. She started to float. Lily was so surprised! She slowly rose higher and higher until she reached the clouds. + +It was so peaceful up in the sky. Lily could feel the stars twinkling brighter than ever. Then she wished again for something fun. This time, she wished to fly free like a bird. Suddenly, her wish came true. Lily started to become a bird! She could feel her arms become wings and her feet become feathers. + +She started to fly higher and higher, until the night became morning. By the time the sun began to shine, she was beginning to feel very tired. Lily knew it was time to come back down to the ground. She slowly became a little girl again, and drifted back down to her bed. + +The evening was long, but Lily had a magical adventure she would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted girl called Daisy. Daisy was special because she could do so many different things. + +Every day she would try to do some work. But one day, Daisy wanted to do something extra special. That day, Daisy dared herself to do something new and exciting. + +First, Daisy had to gather the items she would need. She found some paper and paint and went to the garden to find some flowers. Daisy then got to work, painting the flowers in bright colours and creating a beautiful picture. + +When she was finished, Daisy admired her work. She had made such a gorgeous picture, and with it she felt proud of herself. Daisy had really dared herself to do something new, and it had paid off! +One day, Maria was playing in her garden and she saw a wild nut. She wanted to win it so she grabbed it. When Maria's brother saw the wild nut, he said, "That nut is mine. Give it back!" + +Maria smiled and said, "No, let's have a race. If I win, I get to keep the nut!" + +Her brother agreed and they began to run around the garden. Maria ran so fast that she won the race! + +Her brother was a very good loser and he said, "You won! You can keep the nut." + +Maria smiled, thanked her brother and ate the wild nut. It tasted so delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a valley with a lot of light. The valley was very pretty and peaceful. One day, an animal wandered into the valley for a nap. It was a small, fluffy animal with big eyes. The animal happily sniffed the fresh air and listened to the sounds of nature. + +The animal found a patch of grass in the middle of the valley and decided to take a nap. It lay down and closed its eyes. It felt so good to rest in the warm light of the valley. The animal slowly fell asleep and had a peaceful nap. + +When the animal woke up, it was time for it to go home. The fluffy animal was so happy with its nap and was happy to take the peaceful memories of the light-filled valley with it. It scampered away, hoping to find another valley just as beautiful someday. +John loved to explore. Every morning he would put on his warm and cozy scarf and wander around his neighborhood. He always felt curious about the world around him. One day, he noticed an old man walking toward him. John was a bit scared, but the old man smiled and said "hello". John smiled back, and the two began to talk. + +John asked the man lots of questions. He wanted to know everything he could. The old man answered all of John's questions without hesitation. Soon, John realized that he could trust the old man. He was happy he was so reliable. + +The old man gave John a present. It was his own special scarf. John said goodbye, and ran home to show his parents. He excitedly showed them the scarf and told them all about the old man. His parents were very impressed that John had found such a reliable person. + +John wore the scarf every day. Every time he put it on, he remembered the old man and the wonderful conversation they had. +Jill was a very intelligent girl. She was always looking for ways to create new and exciting things. Today, she decided to make a prize for herself. She collected some string, glue and paper and set to work. + +First, she cut the paper into a star shape and glued it to the string. It looked amazing! She was so proud of her work. + +Next, she put it in a special box and tied a ribbon around it. She stepped back and smiled. This would be her prize. + +But then something terrible happened. As she was picking up the box, it fell and the star broke into pieces. Jill was so upset. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't make the prize look like it did before. + +Jill was sad, but she was still very intelligent. She knew that there would be many more chances to create something special. +Once upon a time there was a ladder. It was tall and high, reaching all the way up through the clouds. Every day, people climbed the ladder to reach the top. + +At the top of the ladder was a tower. It was very tall and strong, strong enough to hold all the people that visited. Visitors to the tower were always excited to see the amazing view that it offered. + +One day, a small child decided to climb the ladder. On the way up, the child stopped to enjoy the view. Suddenly, the child felt something in its pocket. It was a gift – a surprise for them! + +The gift was for anyone who climbed the tower. It was something special to receive at the top. When the child opened the gift, they found something even more special: kindness and love. + +The child learnt an important lesson that day: when you climb to the top, don’t forget to be kind. Kindness is something that everyone can receive, no matter how high the tower is. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl. She wanted to go for a ride, so she got on her bike. She was so happy. She pedalled across the grass, feeling the sun on her skin. She clapped her hands in joy. + +As she pedalled, she noticed something unusual in the distance. It was a giant mountain and it was illuminated, like it was made of gold. She couldn't believe it. She felt like something special was about to happen. + +The girl explored the mountain until she came to a beautiful lake. She sat down on the shore and looked at her reflection. She started to clap in delight. Suddenly, a beautiful butterfly appeared and started to fly around her. It was magical! + +The butterfly stopped in front of her and they almost touched. As they looked into each other's eyes, the girl felt a warm sensation inside her. Suddenly, the butterfly started to flutter its wings, activating a wheel that was placed inside the lake. + +The wheel started to turn, and soon the whole lake was filled with vibrant lights. The girl was mesmerized. As she clapped her hands the wheel kept turning and the lights kept sparkling. It was so beautiful! + +The girl knew that she had found a special treasure, and she never forgot the magical moment that she shared with the butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a police officer called Jack. Jack liked designing things, he was always dreaming up new ideas. + +One day, Jack had a great idea for a new vehicle. He made a plan and drew the design on paper. + +Jack showed his design to the police chief, but the chief wasn't impressed. He said it was too complicated and too stupid. + +Jack was upset and started to cry. But then he decided he wasn't going to give up on his idea. + +He said to the chief, "I'm not going to let you stop me! I'm going to design this vehicle and make it better than ever!" + +The police chief laughed and said, "Go ahead, if you think you can do it!" + +And so Jack kept working on his design, and eventually made a really amazing vehicle that even the chief was impressed with. From then on, Jack was the star of the police force for his amazing designs! +Once there was an intelligent little boy named Alex. He liked to add things together. He liked to add numbers, and he liked to add items that belonged together. + +One day his mom asked him to add the blankets in the basket under the bed. Alex was excited to add the blankets, so he got down on the ground and pulled out all the blankets from under the bed. + +But when he looked closer he noticed that something wasn't right. All the blankets had lots of holes in them! Alex was sad, because the blankets couldn't be added together. + +The next day, Alex tried to tell his mom what had happened, but she didn't listen. She just said that he must have been careless and not added the blankets together properly. Alex tried to argue, but his mom insisted that he was wrong. + +Alex became very sad and it seemed that he would never get to add things together again. The intelligent little boy was never able to get back to the fun things he used to enjoy doing. +Once there was an old man. He wore an old hat on his head. The old man wanted to release his old hat into the wind and watch it travel. + +The old man took his old hat to the top of a nearby hill. As the wind blew, the old man said, “This is it! I'm ready to release. Will you help me?†+ +The old man’s daughter, who was only three years old, grabbed the old hat and said to her father, “I'll help you.†With a big smile, she threw the hat up into the sky. + +The hat flew up and away, spinning in circles and tumbling through the sky. They both laughed and watched it float away until it was out of sight. + +The old man smiled and said to his daughter, “Thank you for helping me release my old hat. That was fun!â€. + +The little girl smiled and said to her father, “Yes, that was fun! Can we do it again soon?†+Once upon a time, there was an old dog. He was very friendly, but he was getting a bit old and slow. One day, he was resting under a tree when a young puppy came up and said, “Hello, old dog.†+ +The old dog smiled and said, “Hello there. What do you need?†+ +The puppy replied, “I want to play. Let’s race each other around the tree!†+ +The old dog thought for a moment and then said, “I’m not sure if I can keep up with you, young one. I’m getting old, after all.†+ +But the puppy said, “That’s ok. We can start from the same place and go our own speeds. That way, you don’t have to hurry and you can still have fun.†+ +So the old dog agreed and set off around the tree at his own pace, with the puppy racing around at his own speed. By the end of the race, the old dog was feeling much better. + +The moral of the story is that no matter our age or ability, we can all have fun when we work together. Even old dogs can play when they have a young friend to show them how. +Once upon a time, there was a spoiled little boy. He was very naughty, and he had a secret. One day, he decided to have a secret party in his bedroom. + +He tiptoed to the kitchen and grabbed a big box of treats. He raced back to his bedroom and closed the door tight. Then he opened the box, and the treats spilled out all over the floor. The little boy smiled as he gobbled up the treats. + +After a while, he realized it was getting late and he had to close his party. So he picked up all the treats and put them back in the box. Then he opened the door again and sneaked back to the kitchen. + +The little boy was so happy with his secret party. He promised himself he would have more secret parties in the future. +Tim and his father were sitting outside in the sunshine. They were playing football together, throwing it back and forth. Tim was feeling so excited when his father told him to throw the ball tight, just like he had taught him. + +Tim threw the football tight and it went straight to his father's hands. His father looked so happy, he gave Tim a big hug and said, "great job, Tim!" + +Then they decided to play one more order and they were both feeling so excited to do it. Tim threw the football tight again, and his father caught it. They gave each other a high five and laughed together. + +After that Tim and his father decided to go inside and get a snack. They had enjoyed their time together playing football and smiled all the way back inside. +Bob was a tough man. He worked hard and could raise almost anything. But when his wife died, he was left with their daughter, Holly. Holly was only three, and so Bob had to raise her all by himself. + +One day Bob was working in his garden, when Holly came up to him. Her big eyes looking determined. + +"Daddy," Holly said, "can I raise this?" She had picked up an old stick. + +Bob smiled and reached down to help her. "What do you want to do with it?" he said. + +Holly looked across the garden. "I want to make a will," she said. + +Bob was worried. He knew that Holly needed an adult to help her make her will. But he couldn't say no to her. So he nodded, and showed Holly how to make it happen. + +They worked together until late in the evening, but eventually Holly had made her will. Bob was proud of her, and hugged her tight. + +But the next morning was terrible. Holly had been very tough in making her will, and when she died that night, Bob was completely devastated. He discovered that Holly's will had left everything to him, and he now had no one to look after. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl. Her name was Lena. + +One day, Lena was playing in the park with her friends. They were having so much fun. Suddenly, Lena noticed something strange. She saw a big door with a lock on it. + +Lena was very curious and wanted to know what was behind the door. She asked her friends, "What do you think is behind that door?" + +Her friends looked at each other and shook their heads. They had no idea. + +Lena was feeling brave and decided to find out what it was. She went up to the door and started to turn the lock, but it wouldn't open. + +Just then, a magical elf appeared and said: "That lock is on a special chamber. You must use your bravery to open it." Lena smiled. + +Taking a deep breath, she tried to turn the lock again. This time, it opened. Lena peeked in and saw a magical world inside. She was so happy that she had been brave enough to open it. + +She and her friends had many adventures inside this chamber, and Lena will never forget it. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Bob. He loved to swim, but one day he was having trouble. He tried to get out of the water, but he couldn't. + +Suddenly, his mom came in to help. She said “Don't worry Bob, I'm here to help.†She offered her hand and he grabbed it. She pulled him out of the water and said “Let's go upstairs and dry off, ok?†+ +Bob was unsure about going upstairs. He was scared of the stairs, but his mom was very helpful. She said “It's ok Bob. I'm here, and I'll help you.†+ +Bob wanted to be brave, so he took a deep breath and he went upstairs with his mom. She held his hand the whole way. + +At the end, Bob had made it upstairs. He felt proud of himself for being brave and he learned a valuable lesson: if you are ever scared, a helpful adult can help you face your fears. +Once upon a time there were two brothers named John and Jack. One day they wanted to eat something delicious, so they went to the kitchen. John wanted an apple and Jack wanted celery. + +John got an apple and Jack grabbed some celery. The celery was brown and waving in the air. John asked Jack if he would allow him one bite. Jack wanted to be nice and said yes. + +John took one big bite and he liked it. He smiled and asked Jack if he could have another. Jack said yes and laughed. They both enjoyed their snack and went outside to play. + +John and Jack allowed each other to eat their food. They had lots of fun and were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was very hungry. She had been outside playing all morning and she was starving. She ran to her mum and begged for food. + +Mum said: "I only have mild food today, hurry and come eat it before it gets cold." + +The girl was so excited, she raced away to the kitchen, but when she got there, the food had gone. All she found were lots of crumbs on the table. + +Mum came in and said: "Oh no, the food has gone! I should have been more careful and not left it on the table like that. I am sorry my darling, but you will have to wait until later to eat." + +The girl was very disappointed and angry. She had been so hungry and now she was even hungrier. She thought Mum hadn't cared about her enough to make sure the food was safe. + +This story had a bad ending - the girl didn't get the food she was so desperate for. But it also showed that Mum had warned her to hurry, which was a foreshadowing of what was to come. +Once upon a time there was a little dog. His name was Spot. He wanted to go for a walk with his family, but he felt so scared. Spot had never been in the street before and was worried that it would feel too scary. + +Spot watched as his family went for their walk without him. He felt so sad, like he was missing out on the fun. Suddenly, he had an idea. He decided to go out on the street and explore. + +It was scary at first, but Spot didn't worry. He was brave and kept walking. After a while, he began to feel more brave and started to enjoy his walk. + +Spot soon realised that it was good to be brave, even when you feel scared. He felt so happy when he got back to his family and realised that he had gained a new skill. + +From that day forward, Spot knew that he could be brave and worry less. He learnt that it was ok to explore, even when it's a bit scary. +John was a careless boy. He would never do his chores or listen to the grown-ups. One day, he was walking and he saw something shiny on the ground. It was a coffee cup! He decided to pick it up and drink the coffee inside. + +John took a sip and he smiled. He loved the taste of coffee. But the coffee was hot, and John spilled some on himself. He screamed in pain, but this did not stop him from drinking the coffee. He finished it all up. + +Later that day, John started to feel dizzy. He had a headache and felt very weak. He told his mom what he had done, but she had no way to help him now. He went to bed feeling sick and scared. + +The next day, John was too sick to get out of bed. The grown-ups said he had been careless and now he was paying the price. He never smiled again. +Once upon a time there was a witch who lived high in a tower. She had a magical power to rise up in the sky. Whenever she wanted, she could spread her arms and rise above the trees. + +One day a little boy named Timmy was walking in the woods and he saw the witch. He was very scared, but the witch waved her arms and rose up in the air, high above the trees. + +Timmy was amazed. He watched the witch fly around in joyful circles and he knew that she wouldn't hurt him. So he waved goodbye to the witch as she rose higher and higher, until finally she disappeared. + +Timmy felt safe and excited. He knew he had seen something special, and he was sure he would never forget the magical sight of the witch rising in the sky. +Grandpa and Grandma were in their kitchen. Grandpa held a notebook. + +"Do you think it's OK?" Grandpa asked Grandma. His voice sounded troubled. + +Grandma nodded. "Yes, I think it's the right thing," she said. + +Grandpa smiled and handed the notebook to Grandma. She opened it and began to write. Then she closed it and handed it back to Grandpa. + +Grandpa nodded his head. He put the notebook in his pocket and gave Grandma a hug. + +"This will make things better," Grandpa said. + +Grandma smiled. She gave Grandpa a kiss. + +Grandpa and Grandma left the kitchen, feeling much less troubled. +Once, there was a boy who wanted to go to the mountain. He had never been before. He told his mom, who said he could go with his dad. They drove in the car and the boy was so excited. + +When they got to the mountain, the boy couldn't believe his eyes. He started running around, admiring all the rocks and trees. But, one of the rocks was too slippery and the boy slipped, and hurt his foot. He started to cry. + +His dad hugged him and carried him back to the car. On the way, he told the boy about how the mountain was so strong, and how he had been so brave to go. He said that his foot would stop hurting soon. + +The boy felt better on the way home, and was happy he had been to the mountain. He promised himself he would go again soon, but be more careful next time. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tim. He was very shy and often stayed in his room and did not play with other children. One day he decided that he wanted to go somewhere new. He picked east, as he had never been there before. + +So, he started walking east. As he travelled, he passed many other kids who were playing and having fun, but Tim just smiled shyly and kept walking. + +He kept walking east until he came to a big lake. He was amazed! He stared at the lake and was awed by its beauty. He wanted to go swimming but he was too shy, so he just sat and watched for a while. + +Then, he decided that he wanted to remain at the lake and live there. So he found a small boat and made it a home. He stayed there for a few days and enjoyed the peace and quiet. + +But soon, Tim had to go back. So, he said goodbye to the lake and headed back home. He never forgot that place and how it made him feel - so happy, so proud and so shy - but also so brave and adventurous. +Once upon a time there was a bear that wanted to gain something special. The bear looked around the wide, blue world. All the bear could see was fog. Everywhere! So, the bear stood up tall and used it's big, strong nose to sniff out the fog. The bear sniffed for a very, long time. Suddenly, the bear heard something. It was a squeaky, little voice. The bear stepped closer and closer until it could see a tiny box in the fog. Inside the box was a little blue bird. The bird was so happy to see the bear and flew into the air with a chirp. Suddenly, the fog was gone and the sun was shining brightly. + +The bear had gained a new friend! Together, the bear and the bird played and talked for hours about everything. From the stars in the sky to the ants in the ground. No matter where they looked, they saw a world of blue wonders. That is what the bear had been looking for all along. +Once there was a little girl who was very adorable. She had a special bag of her own. Every day she would take the bag to the park, where she loved to play. She would take out all the fun things in her bag and would play with them for hours. + +The little girl had a lot of nice toys in her bag. She had some dinosaurs, some cars, some stuffed animals and a lot of other things. Every day, she had so much fun playing with them all. + +One day, the little girl brought some of her friends to the park. They all loved to play with the things from her bag. They raced the cars, played with the dinosaurs and cuddled the stuffed animals. Every day, the little girl went to the park with her very own bag and all her cute toys, and she had a wonderful time. +Once there were two friends named Manny and Jack. Manny and Jack lived close to each other and they were very competitive. + +One day Manny mentioned to Jack that he had been to a lab. He said it was a special place where people studied things. Jack was very Impressed because he had never been to a lab. + +So the next day, Jack asked his mom if he and Manny could go to a lab. Mom said yes and the next week, she took them to the lab. + +It was amazing! They saw all sorts of things in the lab. There were test tubes and microscopes, and lots of people wore special lab coats. Manny and Jack had so much fun! + +At the end of their visit, Manny and Jack took a promise to always be competitive when it came to exploring the world. They both agreed to always find new and interesting places to explore and learn. +Once upon a time, there was a broken violin. One day, a small bird zoomed by and heard the violin. The bird thought the violin sounded so nice. So, the bird wanted to fix it. Every day the bird zoomed around the village looking for things to fix the broken violin. + +Finally, the bird found some glue, some twine and some tape. It made a plan to fix the violin with the things it found. Every day, the bird zoomed around the violin, gluing, tying and taping it until it was all fixed. + +After the violin was fixed, the bird zoomed away. Every night, someone in the village heard beautiful music from the violin. Every time the bird heard it, it zoomed faster, proud of its work. +One day, John and Mommy went to the pet store. Mommy brought home a parrot. John thought it was a very cool pet. + +But the parrot was a bit scary. It kept chirping very loudly and made scary noises. John didn't like it. + +Mommy said to John, "Don't worry! I have a surprise for you. It will make the parrot less scary!" + +John was excited to find out what Mommy had. She brought out a colorful hat and put it on the parrot's head. It looked funny and the parrot quieted down. + +John giggled. Suddenly the parrot was not so scary anymore. John and Mommy laughed and laughed. They had fun playing with the parrot and his new hat. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She had a hairy purse that was very special to her. One day when she opened it, she found that it was broken. She was so sad and started to cry. + +A kind lady saw the girl and asked what was wrong. The girl explained that her good purse was broken. The lady said she could help. + +The kind lady took the girl's purse and went to a special place. In the special place, there was a man who could help to repair the purse. + +The man worked hard to repair the purse. Finally, after a long time, the man showed the girl her purse. It was fixed! She was so happy! The girl thanked the kind lady and ran home with her purse. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a small girl. She loved to search and explore. One day she had a very special mission: find the castle! She skipped over the hills and through the woods, but still couldn't find it. + +Then she came across a big, frightening river. She took a deep breath and decided to cross, but she was careless! Halfway through she almost fell in and her heart raced. But she made it safely across. + +At last, she found the castle! She ran inside, only to find it was empty! All she saw were shadows and cobwebs. She felt so sad, but she didn't give up. She searched and searched and eventually found a secret door. When she opened it, she found tons of people inside! They had been lost in the castle and were so relieved she had found them. + +The little girl had saved the day! +Once upon a time there was a bear called Bobby. Bobby was very excited because today was the day for a special surprise. Bobby was carrying a big box with him and his bear friends shouted with joy when Bobby opened the box. Inside was a big, red spike. Bobby was so excited, he shouted loudly and hugged the spike. His friends were also very happy and they all started to play with the spike. They rolled it around and ran after it. It was lots of fun until they were too tired to play anymore. Bobby was sad they couldn’t play just a little bit longer but he was also very happy because he had his big red spike. The end. +Ally and her mom were having a wonderful day in the park. They were playing catch. Ally had a little ball that her mom had given her. + +Suddenly, her mom saw something in the grass. “Look Ally,†she said, “a nail! Let’s see if you can catch it.†So Ally crouched down and tried as hard as she could to catch the nail. She reached her hand out, but it was too fast and she couldn't grab it. She tried again and again, but still couldn't catch it. + +Just then, a wealthy man came walking by and saw Ally trying to catch the nail. He bent down, grabbed the nail with his fingertips and handed it to Ally. “Here you go,†he said, “I hope this helps you.†Ally thanked the wealthy man and put the nail in her pocket. + +Mom smiled and gave Ally a hug. “Good job, sweetheart,†she said. +Tommy was walking along the beach. It was a sunny day, and he was happy. He saw a crab scurrying in and out of the sand. Tommy wanted to take the crab and show it to his mom. He bent down and reached out his hand. But the crab was too fast and it quickly ran under a rock. + +"Oh no!" Tommy said. He was so disappointed and felt a little ashamed. + +Just then, he heard a voice behind him. It was an old man sitting on a log. + +"Would you like me to help you take the crab?" he asked Tommy. + +Tommy smiled and nodded. The old man smiled back and pointed to a nearby stick. "Here, use this and see if you can gently take the crab from under the rock," he said. + +Tommy carefully poked the stick under the rock, and sure enough, the crab came out. He was so excited and he thanked the old man. + +The old man winked and said "You're welcome". +Once upon a time there was a silly little boy called Kevin. He was very careless and always ran around without looking where he was going. One day, he was looking for something to eat and he found a big blueberry bush. He quickly started to pick the blueberries and put them in his pocket. + +Then he stumbled upon an old man. The old man asked "What are you doing?" and Kevin replied "I'm picking blueberries." The old man smiled and said "That's very nice of you, but remember to always be careful with the plants and to leave some for others too." + +Kevin nodded, but he wasn't really sure what the old man meant by "careful". So he asked him to explain. The old man said "It means you don't take too many and that you include others when you're picking so they can pick too!" + +Kevin thought about this and he felt so happy to understand. He thanked the old man and said goodbye. From that day onwards, Kevin was always careful with picking plants and he always included others too. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in a big forest. The tree was tall and strong, with leaves that reached to the sky. + +At the base of the big tree was a deep lake. The lake was so deep that no one could ever see the bottom. + +One day, a brave girl wanted to reach the bottom of the lake. She walked to the edge of the lake and dipped her hands into the water. But it was too deep - she could not reach the bottom. + +The girl decided to try something else. She took off her belt and tied it to a long stick, then she made a fishing line. She dropped it into the lake, and it went down, down, down - all the way to the bottom. The brave girl had reached the bottom of the deep lake. +Ellie and her mom were very excited. They were going to visit grandma. Mom put Ellie in her car seat, said "zoom!" and drove away. + +When they arrived, Grandma was so happy to see them! The nice garden in Grandma's backyard was filled with flowers, and Ellie wanted to pick some of them. Grandma said "okay," so Ellie went to pick them. + +After she picked the flowers, they went inside to have some tea. Grandma asked Ellie if she had been practicing her letters. Ellie held up her notebook proudly and said, "Ooh, yes! I'm very good at it." + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. Grandma went to the window to take a look. She gasped and said, "oh no! I don't like the sound of that." + +Mom came to the window and said, "It's a harsh storm. We should go inside now." "Yes, I think that's the best thing to do," Grandma agreed. + +So they all went into the kitchen and snuggled up together. After the storm was over, Ellie and her mom thanked Grandma and said goodbye. + +Then they hopped in the car and said "zoom!", and drove off home. Ellie smiled and said, "That was a great visit with Grandma!" +Once upon a time, there was a little calf named Larry. Larry was an adventurous calf. + +One day, Larry was out in the grassy fields when he saw a shiny red hose. He was excited to see the hose and immediately ran to it. + +He asked his mother, "Mom, what can I do with this hose?". + +His mom replied, "That's a very valuable hose. Do something special with it". + +Larry looked around and thought for a few moments. He decided to use the hose to water the plants around him. He was amazed at how much water he was able to spread and was really proud of himself. + +Every day, Larry used the hose to water the plants, and he would go on exciting adventures with it. + +Larry learned to value the hose because of all the wonderful things it could do. +Once there was a big bear. He was always looking for something new to listen to. One day he heard a soft tapping sound coming from far away. He pricked up his ears and put a foot forward. + +The tapping was getting louder and louder. The bear got closer and closer. Finally he saw a little frog. He was tapping his foot on the ground. + +The bear asked the frog what he was doing. The frog replied, "I am tapping my foot because I want to make a beat". The bear bent down to listen more closely. + +The bear and the frog had lots of fun listening to the frog's foot. Every time the beat changed, the bear clapped his paws and cheered. The frog felt very happy and sang a song to the beat of his big foot. +John was a young boy and he loved to play. One day he was in the park and he saw a strange thing. He walked over to it and saw that it was a pull toy. It had four feet and each one was different. + +John was excited and he started to pull it. It didn't move at first but then it started to move. John was so happy that it worked and he pulled it all around the park. + +John pulled and pulled the toy until it made it to the other side of the park. He stopped and looked at his toy. It was very different from the other toys. It was so much fun to pull. + +John was so proud of his fun pull toy and he kept it with him always. He would pull it to the park, to his friends' houses and anywhere else he wanted to go. It was so much fun for him to explore with his different toy. +Once upon a time, there lived a bad kitty. The kitty did bad things all the time, like chasing birds and scaring a mouse. + +One day, the bad kitty picked up a glass cup from the kitchen table. It was sparkly and shiny and the bad kitty wanted to see how it looked when it broke. It didn't know what would happen when it struck the cup. + +Finally, the bad kitty struck the glass. It broke into a million pieces! The bad kitty was scared and ran away. It never touched a glass cup again! + +Everyone was sad and worried the bad kitty would strike more things. But then one day, they found out that the bad kitty struck a toy mouse instead of a real one! The bad kitty had learned its lesson. From then on, it was gentle and kind and never struck anything ever again! +One day, a modern family went to a big surprise. They had a big adventure planned. They were going to bathe in the big lake! + +The family jumped in the water and splashed around. The water was so clear and sparkly. They all loved it. + +The family was getting wet, so they needed to get out of the water. But their feet touched the soil at the bottom of the lake. It was soft and thick. + +The family didn't like the feel of the soil on their feet. So, they took a bath in the shallow water. They scrubbed off all the soil on their feet and legs. + +When they were done bathing, the family got back into the deep water and had lots of fun swimming. They were very happy and excited about their modern adventure. +There was a poor little girl. She was very excited because her mom was going to buy her some yogurt to eat. She always liked yogurt because it was tasty. + +When they got to the store, the little girl saw lots of different yogurts in the fridge. She asked her mom to buy her a strawberry one. Her mom said, "Let's pretend for a moment that we can buy a different one. What color would it be?" + +The little girl thought for a moment and then said, "I would like a purple one!" + +Her mom said, "That sounds great! Let's get one for today." They ended up buying the strawberry yogurt, but the little girl was still happy because she knew she could pretend about different yogurts. + +The little girl went home, opened the yogurt and ate it. It was delicious! She thought to herself, "Sometimes, pretending can be even better than eating!" +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sue. She was always so excited and loved exploring new places. One day she found a hammer. She was so happy that she started to run around with it, showing it to everyone she knew. + +But suddenly, she stumbled and the hammer fell out of her hand. It made a very loud noise and broke into pieces. Sue was not at all happy, quite the opposite – she was so sad that she started to cry. + +She tried to put it back together but it couldn’t be fixed, so she had to say goodbye to her hammer. She was very unhappy and couldn’t stop crying. She learned a valuable lesson that day and promised never to be so excited and careless again. +Once there was a small vase which stood on its own in the middle of a big living room. Every day, a little girl called Mia came to the living room and rocked the vase back and forth. + +One day Mia's grandmother came into the room and saw Mia rocking the vase. She said in a harsh voice, "Mia, what are you doing? That vase is very old and precious, be careful not to break it." + +Mia looked a little sad and asked, "But why can't I rock it?" + +Her grandmother smiled and said, "I know you want to play, and rocking can be fun, but this vase is too fragile for that. Let's find something else to play with." + +Mia smiled and her grandmother took her to the garden to play. They both had a great time rocking on the swings until it was time to go inside. + +Mia always remembered not to rock the vase, but there were lots of other things she could rock to have fun. +The little boy was walking along the street, feeling excited about where he was going. He was on his way to the barber. He had been there before, but he was really looking forward to his visit this time. + +When he arrived, he saw that the barber was busy. He took a deep breath, and entered the shop. He was warmly welcomed by the barber, who said "You’re here! I've been waiting for you!" + +The little boy was taken aback. He wasn't sure why the barber seemed so excited - he was just here to get a haircut! It made him feel a little uneasy. He sat down in the barber's chair, but he couldn't shake the feeling that something wasn't right. + +The barber soon started to cut the little boy's hair. It felt nice and was easy work. The barber was humming a song, and the little boy soon forgot about his worries. But soon enough, the barber was finished and the little boy was about to learn the truth. + +The barber said, "I made your hair into a special style, something that I know only special little boys can pull off." It was then that the little boy realized why the barber had been so excited to see him. He had given him a special style, something usually only given to special occasions - like birthdays. + +The boy felt happy and thanked +Once upon a time there was a loyal prince who lived in a big palace. The palace had lots of tall towers and a huge garden filled with pretty flowers. + +One day, the prince went for a walk in the garden. As he walked and looked around he noticed something bad. A big storm was coming in and it was destroying the palace! The prince had to help the palace. + +He worked hard to save the palace from the storm but it was no use. The storm was too strong and destroyed the palace. + +The prince was sad for the palace, but he was happy for the lesson he learned. He knew how important it was to be loyal and help protects his home. The palace was rebuilt and the prince was loyal to it. From then on, the prince was kind to others and always worked to protect his family and home. +Joe and Lucy were friends. They liked to play together. Every day Joe trusted Lucy. +Today was different. Joe was very hungry and wanted to eat. But Lucy said, "No! You have to wait!" +Joe didn't understand why he had to wait. He felt sad and asked Lucy why. +Lucy smiled and said, "Trust me, Joe. I will make something special for you. Just wait and see!" +Joe smiled and trusted her. He waited and today Lucy brought Joe the most delicious food he had ever tasted. Joe was so happy and thanked Lucy for being such a good friend. +Once upon a time there was a famous rocket and everyone wanted to see it shoot into the sky. But one day, someone had a different idea. With scissors in hand, they decided to cut it in two! +The person thought it would be fun, but all their friends said it was a bad idea. No one knew what would happen. +The person started to cut, and the friends were scared. Then, as soon as the scissors finished their job, the sky lit up with bright lights and a loud sound shook the ground. Everyone's mouths dropped open and they knew something bad had happened. +Suddenly, the rocket was gone. It had exploded. +Everyone was sad and angry, knowing that all their hopes of seeing the famous rocket fly had been destroyed. The person who decided to cut it had ruined it for everyone. The end. +Once upon a time there was an arm. It was an ugly arm and it was very sad. Every day it just hung there, not doing anything. Then one day, something exciting happened. The arm started to move! + +The arm started to pretend. First, it pretended to be a guitar and then it pretended to be an airplane. Next, it pretended to be a king with a big crown. It pretended to be lots of different things. + +Every day it had lots of fun pretending. It made lots of new friends that helped it with its pretend games. + +Soon the ugly arm was never sad again. It had lots of fun playing and pretending with its new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who had two kids. One day, the mommy decided to take the kids to the park. On the way to the park, the mommy stopped to feed the birds. The children watched as the mommy threw birdseed from the bag to the ground. A flock of pigeons came to gobble up their lunch. + +When the family arrived at the park, the kids ran to the swing set. They passed a curtain that was hanging nearby. As the kids were playing, the mommy saw a piece of birdseed stuck to the curtain. She wanted to take it off, but she was embarrassed because everyone was watching! So, she quickly grabbed the seed and stuffed it in her pocket. + +The kids found it funny and laughed at their mommy. The mommy didn’t mind though; she was happy to have fed the birds. +Mummy was in the kitchen making something yummy. + +The smell was wafting everywhere and it made Max's nose twitch. He couldn't help but keep thinking about it. + +Max asked his Mummy what it was, and she told him it was her secret recipe for a yummy pudding. Max's tummy started to rumble and he couldn't wait for the pudding to be done. + +Max went off to play with his toys, but he kept wondering when the pudding would be ready. Finally, Mummy called him to come and get the pudding. + +Max sat down at the table and began to eat the yummy pudding. He was so full and tired afterwards, he felt like a little nap. + +So Max rested his head on the table and fell asleep. His nose still smelling the yummy pudding in the air. +Bob was very happy. He was playing with his friends in the snow. They decided to build an igloo. He worked very hard and managed to do it! They all climbed in and enjoyed the delicious snacks inside. + +Suddenly, Bob heard a loud noise outside the igloo. He looked out and saw that a big storm was coming. It was getting very windy. Bob and his friends quickly left the igloo. + +Unfortunately, the storm was too strong. The wind blew away the igloo and it was gone. Bob was sad because he couldn't manage to keep the igloo safe. He couldn't enjoy his delicious snacks anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved animals. He wanted to have a pet and asked his mum to give him a horse. His mum said she was too busy to visit the stable and get a horse, so the little boy decided to go all by himself. He was so excited! + +When he arrived at the stable, he saw a cute and friendly horse. The stable owner offered to give him the horse for free, so the little boy said yes, without thinking twice. + +The little boy was so happy to have his own horse. He started riding it without wearing a helmet, which was very stupid. One day he took a jump higher than he should and fell off the horse. He was badly injured and had to go to the hospital. + +The moral of the story is that you should not be too greedy and always think twice before taking a decision. Never do anything stupid that could put yourself or someone else in danger. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful princess. She loved to take long walks in the evening to feel the wind on her face and feel powerful. One evening, whilst walking, the princess spotted a deer in the distance. The princess was curious and wanted to take a closer look. She slowly approached the deer, when the deer noticed her and spoke, "Hello, Princess! Want to come and play in the woods?". The Princess thought for a moment, and then nodded her head. She took the deer's hoof and they ran off into the woods to play. They played hide and seek and built sandcastles until the evening sky turned dark and it was time to go home. The Princess said goodbye to the deer, thanked him for the fun and headed back home with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time there was a chicken named Squeaky. He was a shy and sensitive chicken who loved to make friends. One day, Squeaky saw a shiny blade on the ground. He was curious and wanted to see what it was. He touched it and it felt sharp he quickly stepped back, scared. + +Squeaky was worried for his safety and didn't want to get hurt. He slowly approached the sharp blade but he was still scared. He pecked the blade with a beak and it moved away. He had made it safe! + +Squeaky was so proud of himself and he wanted to show his friends how smart he was. He found the other chickens and told them all about his adventure. Everyone was so impressed and said he was the smartest chicken they had ever seen. + +Squeaky was now a hero and everyone wanted to be his friend. From then on, Squeaky had lots of friends and was never afraid of sharp objects again! +Annie was very excited. She had a new exam that she wanted to grab. She grabbed it and looked at it. It was bright and shiny, and it fit perfectly in her hands. Annie eagerly opened the exam and started to look. She wanted to fit every puzzle and answer every question. She worked very hard and soon, Annie was so pleased with herself that she finished the exam! She was very proud that she had fit all the puzzles and answered all the questions. + +After she finished the exam, Annie was very happy. She was thrilled that she had done it all by herself. She was so proud that she had fit all the answers in the right place and gotten them all right. Annie was exhausted, but she had done a great job on her exam. She was so pleased with herself. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was playing in the garden when she came to a big pit that was full of dirt. She was curious about it and wanted to load it. She grabbed two big buckets with dirt and tried to lift them up. But she was too small, and the buckets were too heavy. + +She was embarrassed, but she didn't give up. She started singing her favorite song, hoping it would give her strength. Then all of a sudden, she heard a voice coming from the sky. It was the voice of a fairy! + +The fairy said, "Little girl, don't be embarrassed, with a bit of help you can do it!" She waved her wand and the dirt in the pit started to float up like magic. She lifted the buckets and loaded the pit with a few more. + +The little girl clapped and cheered. She thanked the fairy and promised to always be brave and follow her dreams. +Mandy was playing with her new makeup set. She loved to mix the colors together and create bright and beautiful designs. However, today she got a bit carried away and her room got a bit messy. + +Mandy's mom saw what was happening and said, "Oh dear! What a mess you have made. How about we clean it up and try it again later?" + +Mandy agreed and she started to gather her makeup, brush it off and put it away. Once she was done, she went back to the drawing board and started to mix the colors again. + +This time she was more careful and followed the instructions. She blended the colors together to create a super sparkly look! Mandy smiled at her masterpiece and was so happy with how it turned out. + +Mandy was glad she cleaned up her mess because it allowed her to create something special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy who wanted to become bigger but didn't know how. One day, while she was playing in the meadow, she heard an mysterious voice which said "Measure the meadow and you will become bigger." + +Daisy didn't know what that meant, so she asked "How?" The mysterious voice said "Look for a long stick, measure across the meadow, then you will become bigger." + +Daisy did as the mysterious voice said and found a long stick. She measured across the meadow and sure enough, she started to become bigger! + +Daisy was amazed and asked the mysterious voice "How did I become bigger?". The mysterious voice said "It's a secret!" + +Daisy was very happy, so she ran and told her mom what happened. They both laughed, and Daisy knew she would always be bigger from then on! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Dave. He loved the color white, and he had a perfect white shirt. Every day Dave would look at it and smile. He felt so proud of his shirt. + +One day a girl came over and saw Dave's shirt. She wanted it so badly that she tried to take it away from him. Dave was very angry and tried to take it back from her. + +Suddenly, the white shirt started glowing and the shirt began to magically increase in size. Dave was very happy about this. He was so proud of his perfect shirt. + +The girl was jealous and said, "That's not fair, my shirt is not perfect like yours." + +But Dave just smiled and said, "It doesn't matter what color or size your shirt is, it's still beautiful." The girl smiled and thanked Dave for his kindness. + +From that day on, the two played together and enjoyed jumping around in the perfectly white shirt! +One day, Sarah decided to go for a walk. As she walked along the street, Sarah saw something very unusual... it was a purple kitten! + +Sarah took a closer look and couldn't believe what she was seeing. She waited to see if anyone else was around, but she couldn't find anyone. Sarah decided to take the kitten home - she wanted to take care of it! + +Once Sarah got home, she bought a small purple toy for the kitten. Sarah put the toy in front of the kitty and waited to see what it would do. The kitty took the toy in its paws and started playing with it - it was just like Sarah had guessed! + +Sarah was so happy that the kitten was happy and safe. She took care of the kitty and they became best of friends. From then on, Sarah and the purple kitty were inseparable! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very restless. She wanted to go outside and fly a kite. She asked her mum and her dad but they were both busy. + +However, her grandma was not too busy and offered to take her out and show her how to fly the kite. The little girl and her grandma went outside and the grandma taught the little girl how to fly a kite. + +The little girl was delighted as the kite flew higher in the sky as the wind blew it further and further away. But the little girl failed to notice that the kite's string was very old and started to rot. + +Eventually, the kite crashed to the ground, far away. The little girl was upset but her grandma explained that things can rot if they are left too long and the little girl needed to take care of her things. + +The little girl learnt a valuable lesson that day and vowed to take better care of her things. She never left her kite out of her sight and soon, she was flying it in the sky all by herself. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Andrew. Andrew was very brave and loved adventures. One day, Andrew decided that he was going to explore the edge of the town. So, he started walking and soon arrived to a tall cliff. Andrew felt brave, so he decided to climb up the cliff. He carefully climbed up until he arrived to the top of the cliff. + +Once at the top, he found a yummy surprise! There was a big jug of orange juice that someone had poured there. Andrew was thirsty, so he quickly grabbed the jug and started drinking it up. It was very yummy, and he enjoyed every sip. After he finished drinking, he put down the jug and continued exploring. + +The next day, he told all of his friends about his adventure and about the yummy orange juice he had found on the top of the cliff. They all wanted to try it, so Andrew went back to the cliff to pour some orange juice for his friends. Everyone cheered when they saw and tasted the yummy drink! + +The End +Once there was a bee. She loved to fly from flower to flower and make honey in her hive. One day, she decided to make a different kind of honey. She flew to different flowers to get special nectar for her hive. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was a strange buzzing sound. She looked around and saw a big door. It was shut tight. She tried to get in, but it wouldn't open. + +A friendly bird came by and said "Why don't you try tapping the door? That usually works." The bee tapped on the door and it opened. + +Inside the hive, the bee saw all kinds of different honey. There was sweet honey, sour honey, and even spicy honey. She was so excited! + +The bee learnt an important lesson that day. No matter how hard things seem, if you keep trying you can always make something different. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to explore the forest. She would run and play as the light streamed through the trees. + +One day, she came across a baby bird. Its feathers were still wet, and it was alone in the forest. The little girl decided to take care of the baby bird. + +The little girl fed the baby bird each day. She found worms in the forest and fed them to the bird. The bird grew strong and learned to fly. + +The little girl was very happy to see the bird free and happy in the forest. She smiled each time she saw the bird flying around in the light. +Bob was a 3 year old boy. One day, he discovered an old envelope on the floor. He opened the envelope and found lots of little pieces of paper inside. + +Bob was so excited! He showed the envelope to his friends, Jack and Julia. They started to tease Bob, telling him that he wouldn't be able to open the envelope. But Bob wasn't scared. + +To prove them wrong, Bob concentrated very hard. With lots of effort, he was able to open the envelope and show his friends what was inside. + +Jack, Julia and Bob were so surprised and happy. They had lots of fun playing with the pieces of paper in the envelope. Bob and his friends would always remember the magic of the old envelope! +One day, a little boy was playing outside with his friends. He noticed a pencil lying on the ground. He picked it up and ran off with it. His friends were scared and tried to get it back, but the boy kept running away. + +He ran faster and faster until he came to a dark and scary forest. The trees were tall and he felt very fearful. He kept running, but he didn't know where he was going. He was scared and he couldn't find his way out. + +The little boy kept running, but he just got more and more lost. Finally, after a few hours, he collapsed in exhaustion. Without the pencil, he was unable to find his way back home. + +The little boy was never seen again. He was lost in the forest, alone and afraid, with only a pencil to keep him company. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Joe. He was only three years old and he was very honest. Joe lived with his mom and dad in a big house. + +One day Joe was playing in his backyard. Suddenly he heard yelling coming from inside the house. Joe was a bit scared. He ran into the house to see what was happening. + +He saw his mom and dad talking to each other. His mom was very mad and was yelling. She was mad because Joe's dad had eaten the last avocado! Joe was very surprised. + +Joe's dad said he was sorry. He said he had been very honest and had asked his mom if he could eat the avocado. Joe's mom said it was okay, as long as Joe's dad promised to be more careful next time. + +So Joe's mom and dad made up and Joe was happy again. He was so glad that his mom and dad were not fighting anymore. From then on, they were always honest with each other. +Once upon a time there were two friends who were very busy. One day, they were taking a break when they heard someone crying. They went to find out what was happening. + +They saw a man and a woman. The woman looked very sad and angry. The man said to them, "I'm not happy in our marriage. I want to break up." + +The two friends felt so sad hearing this. They tried to talk to him, to give him hope. + +The man said, "I'm done. I tried everything and it's not working." + +The two friends told him, "Marriage is not always easy and it requires work from both sides to keep it going. No matter how busy we can be, it's important to take time to nurture your marriage." + +The man listened quietly. He thanked the two friends for their kind and wise words. At the end of the day, the man and the woman decided to stay together and work on their marriage. + +The moral of the story is that marriage is a precious thing and it needs care and attention. No matter how busy our lives can be, it is always important to nurture the love and trust we have for our partner. +Once upon a time, a little girl was playing in her room when she saw something very exciting - a cardboard box! She dug her hands in and started playing with it, but when she opened it she felt something very weird in her mouth. It was terrible! It was cardboard! She had eaten the box! + +The little girl started to feel scared and sad. She knew she had done something very bad and started to cry. Her mom heard the crying and came in to help. She asked what was wrong and the little girl showed her mom the empty box. + +Her mom was so angry that she yelled and said, "Don't eat the cardboard! It's terrible for your tummy!" The little girl was very sad, but she knew her mom was right. + +The next day, her mom bought her a new toy and said, "I know you like cardboard, but be careful - it's not something you should eat!" The little girl smiled and agreed, playing safely with her new toy. From then on, she remembered never to eat the cardboard again. +Danny looked out across the sea. He could see the big blue waves rolling up and crashing against the shore. He was so small compared to the ocean, but he felt grand as he admired the view. + +Danny's dad walked up beside him. He pointed out to the horizon and Danny watched the sunlight shine off the humble waters. He smiled as his dad put his arm around him and they watched the colors in the sky change. + +Suddenly, Danny saw something in the distance - a boat! He couldn't believe his eyes! Danny excitedly pointed it out to his dad, who smiled at Danny's enthusiasm. The boat sailed closer towards them and Danny saw that it was flying a flag with a beautiful blue star on it. + +Danny and his dad waved to the people in the boat, who smiled and waved back. Danny admired the boat and the crew that sailed it - it was so cool! He knew that one day he would explore the ocean just like them. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary girl named Anna. She had a very special bag. One day, she decided to see what kind of surprise she could find inside. She unzipped the bag and found a very special mix. Anna couldn't believe her eyes! + +Anna knew just what to do - she decided to mix together the ingredients right away. She added a few drops of water, a spoonful of flour and a bit of sugar. She stirred the mix around and waited while it cooked. + +After a while, the mix started to smell yummy. Anna was so excited that she forgot that she was supposed to wait. She took a bite and it tasted delicious! Soon, Anna shared the mix with her family and it was all gone. + + Anna was so happy that she made something all by herself. She learned that sometimes, you just have to mix, wait, and see what happens! +Once there was a monster who hated people. He had a weapon to scare them away. But one day, he got so dizzy! He didn't know what to do and he was so scared. + +Suddenly, a little girl came walking in. She was three years old and had a smile on her face. The monster's heart melted. How could he hate someone who was so little and cute? He put the weapon away and he smiled back at her. + +The little girl ran up to the monster and gave him a big hug. He felt so warm inside! He was no longer dizzy and he knew that he never wanted to use his weapon. Instead, he wanted to be friends with the little girl. And she was happy too! + +They became best friends, and he was never dizzy or scared ever again. +Once there was a little bunny who lived in a very big rabbit hole. Every day, the bunny would look out from his home and see a big wall. The bunny wanted to see what was on the other side of the wall, but he was not strong enough to climb over it. + +One day, the bunny saw an ant crawling on the wall. The bunny said, "Please help me, little ant! I want to see what is on the other side of the wall!" The ant was very tough, and offered to help the bunny. + +The ant found a hole under the wall, and told the bunny to crawl through. The bunny wriggled through the hole and found himself in a beautiful garden. + +He said, "thank you, little ant! For your help." The ant replied "It was my pleasure to serve you!" And with that, the ant returned to her side of the wall. The bunny hopped around the garden, marveling at all its beauty. + +He made sure to never forget the tough little ant who helped him find a way over the wall. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She loved to bake. She spent all day playing in the kitchen. One day she decided to bake a cake. She took out a bowl, some eggs and some flour. Then she stirred the things together. + +The little girl had some olives. She chopped up the olives and sprinkled them on top of the cake. She put the cake in the oven and it started to bake. The aroma of the baking cake filled the kitchen. + +The little girl waited and waited. She looked through the oven window and watched the white cake turn golden brown. She knew it was ready when the smell was extra delicious. + +Finally, the little girl opened the oven. Out came the cake - a delicious white cake with olives. She took a big bite and it was the best thing she had ever tasted! +Once there was a girl called Molly. She wanted to raise a puppy. One day, Molly found a lovely little puppy in the park. + +Molly decided to take him home. She discovered a label on the puppy's collar. The label said the puppy was bad. + +Molly couldn't believe it. She knew the puppy was very sweet and couldn't be bad. She thought the label must have made a mistake! + +Molly decided to keep the puppy anyway. She would raise him and show him lots of love. + +Molly was determined to prove that the label was wrong. She raised the puppy with lots of care and kindness. + +Soon enough, Molly's puppy had grown up into a wonderful dog. He was a happy and loyal dog and everyone could see he was not bad at all. Molly was proud that she had raised the puppy well. +Once there was a girl named Tara who loved circles. Everywhere she went, she made circles with her finger. One day, she found three special circles that were coloured blue, yellow, and green. These circles were magical and made Tara very happy. + +Tara wanted to keep the circles for herself, but her brother insisted that she should share them with him. She refused and held tight to the circles. Her brother was very envious of the circles, but Tara refused to give them up. + +Finally, Tara's parents heard the argument and she reluctantly agreed to share the circles. Tara and her brother split the circles and they both had something special to keep. Tara was happy, and from then on she never forgot to share with her brother. +Once there was a girl named Lily. She loved to create things with her hands. She took some of her mom's pretty ribbons and bows, and began to create something special. With some careful folding and tying, she created a magical bow that was even prettier than the ones she started with! + +Lily was so proud of what she had made. She held the bow up in the air and it shimmered like a rainbow! It looked like it had been made by an artist. + +Lily couldn't wait to show the bow to her mom and dad. When they saw it, they smiled and told her it was the most beautiful bow they had ever seen! Every time Lily wore it she felt so proud knowing that she had made something so pretty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily. Lily was very curious and liked to explore the world. One day, Lily was playing in the garden, when she saw something red in the grass. She bent down to examine it. + +"Oh!" said Lily, "It looks like a will!" + +She picked up the will and shook it, and she could hear something rattling inside. Lily was excited to open it. She couldn't wait to see what was inside! + +So she carefully opened the will, and inside she found lots of red candies. Lily's face lit up with a big smile and she said, "Yay! Candies!" + +Lily thanked the garden for the surprise, and then enjoyed her candy. +Once there was a puppy named Bobby. Bobby lived in a house with his mom and dad. Every day Bobby loved to play outside. + +One day, Bobby went for a walk with his mom and dad. His mom and dad brought a cooler with them. Bobby was so excited to see what was inside. He slowly opened the cooler and saw cold drinks and snacks. Bobby couldn't help but smile. + +The next day, Bobby's mom and dad said they were going to the lake. Bobby had never been to the lake before and was confused. But his mom and dad had the cooler with them again. Bobby was so excited! + +Once they got to the lake, Bobby's mom and dad snapped a picture of him. Bobby looked so happy! As they packed up their things, Bobby's dad snapped the cooler shut. + +Bobby's day at the lake had been so much fun. He was sad to leave, but he knew he had great memories of the day. Bobby smiled, feeling cooler and less confused. +Once, there was a humble little boy. He lived on a farm and his favorite thing to do was play in the oat field. He would collect the oats in a bucket and bring them back to the farm house. + +One day, it was raining, so the little boy's plan was put on hold. Instead, he decided to slip and slide around the farm. He ran around the slippery mud and laughed along the way. + +But then, he lost his footing, and he started to slip towards the oat field. He was so scared he couldn't move. But then, magically, his bucket of oats caught him. He looked in amazement. + +The little boy knew that the humble oats had saved him, so he thanked them and promised to take more care of them in the future. +Once upon a time there was a little dinosaur. He wanted to have an adventure and test his courage. So he set off into a filthy forest. As he explored he noticed all around him there were many dangers. He met a sly fox and a roaring bear. He was scared and didn't know what to do. He was about to turn and run away when he heard the calm voice of a wise owl. The owl said he should be brave and test his courage. So the little dinosaur bravely faced his fears and explored the filthy forest. He was very brave and soon made it out of the forest and back home safely. +Once upon a time there was a little boy, and he had a microphone. The boy liked to sing, so he liked playing with the microphone. + +One day, the boy went to a singing contest with his microphone. But when the time came to perform, he was so scared that he wanted to run away. But then he remembered something his parents had said: "Always behave." So the boy decided to be brave, and he confidently sang his song. The judges listened closely. + +When the judges heard him, they said he had done a fantastic job. The boy was so proud of himself! He had remembered to behave. + +Suddenly, the judges noticed that the other singers were not behaving. They were talking too loudly and being very rude. The judges became very harsh and shouted at the naughty children. But the little boy, because he had been behaved, wasn't in trouble. + +The little boy was so relieved he had remembered to behave. It had paid off! He had used his microphone to show that behaving properly can be very rewarding. +Once upon a time a little girl named Daisy was walking in the woods. The trails seem dark and scary, but Daisy was smart. She wasn't afraid. + +When Daisy followed the trail, she heard noises. It seemed like someone was talking to her. At first Daisy was scared, but then she realized the voice was friendly. + +The voice belonged to a little rabbit. He said, “Hey! Are you looking for something? I’ve been running around these woods all day, and I know these trails very well. I’ll help you find what you’re looking for.†+ +Daisy was so happy to meet the smart bunny. After searching for a few minutes, Daisy and the bunny found what she was looking for - a surprise! + +Daisy thanked her new friend and waved goodbye. She knew she would remember the adventures they had on the trails. +Once upon a time, two sisters named Sarah and Nancy were in the garden. Sarah saw an empty box and said, "What is this box, Nancy?" + +Nancy smiled and answered, "It is a patient box, Sarah." + +"What does it do?" Sarah asked. + +"It's like a big treasure chest, if you spread its contents around," Nancy said. Sarah was curious and asked Nancy to open the box. + +Nancy opened the box and inside laid a beautiful garden. The sisters were amazed. Nancy said, "Let's spread this garden to make it even prettier." + +The sisters spread the garden and soon it looked very pleasing. But then there was a sudden loud noise and a giant storm began. + +Nancy warned Sarah, "I have a feeling this is just the beginning of something bad. I think we should quickly put the box back together and close it." + +But it was too late. The storm spread across the garden and filled it with destruction. The sisters watched sadly as their beautiful garden was destroyed. + +The sisters learned an important lesson that day: Nature is powerful and can be both helpful and dangerous. But if we treat nature with respect and caution, we can help spread its beauty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and loved to play with her friends. One day, her friends said they wanted to have a tea party. Jane was very excited! + +She quickly ran to the bathroom to wash her hands with soap so she could join her friends. Jane then looked in the mirror and saw how brilliant she looked. She smiled and said to herself, "I'm all ready now!" + +Jane joyfully went outside to meet her friends. As soon as she arrived, everyone clapped and said, "The tea party can start!" Jane was so excited to have the party and enjoy her friends' company. + +They had a brilliant time together, eating biscuits and talking about their favorite toys. At the end of the day, everyone said goodbye with a hug. Jane was so happy and couldn't wait to have another tea party with her friends soon. +Once upon a time, there was a smart fish who lived in a happy creek. He wanted to drink some clean water so he went to find the best place in the creek. He tried many spots but nothing tasted as good as the water near the bottom of the creek. He was so intelligent that he knew that was the best spot for drinking. + +He happily drank from there every day and swam around in the fresh water. One day, he even saw some friendly ducks that were also enjoying the water. The fish was so excited to have some new friends in the creek! + +The fish and the ducks would talk, play and swim around the creek together. But the fish’s favorite thing was still to drink fresh water from the bottom of the creek. He thought it was the best water ever and drank it every day. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was poor Tom. Tom was a friendly little boy who loved to have fun. He and his friends were always playing together. + +One day they all had an idea. They decided to make some prints from their hands and feet. They were very excited and began to make the prints. They each pressed their hands and feet into the clay and enjoyed trying to make the best prints. + +At the end, when they stopped, Tom was still missing his left foot print. He was very sad about this and he begged his friends for help. But, his friends were cross with him. They said he had messed up the prints and no one wanted to help him. + +Tom was very sad and he was left all alone. He didn't understand why his friends had been so mean to him. He ran away with tears in his eyes and was never seen again. Poor Tom, the story didn't have a happy end. +Once upon a time there was a little dog named Max. He was very impatient and loved to play on the rail in his garden. + +One day, when Max was playing on the rail, he lost his balance and fell into a deep hole. He tried to climb out, but the hole was too deep. + +Max began to bark for help. His family heard him and quickly came to rescue him. + +“Max, don’t worry! We’re here to save you!†exclaimed Max’s mom. + +“Hooray!†Max barked with joy as his family worked together to pull him out. + +When they finally rescued Max, he was so happy! He thanked his family and promised to be a bit less impatient when playing on the rail. +Once there was a silly town. Everybody in the silly town liked to mix together. They mixed together in their houses and outside in the streets. They even mixed up at the park and at school. + +The people in the silly town loved to mix and play together. They mixed their toys and took turns with them too. One day they all went to the park and they mixed up some special things. They mixed up some chalk, some bubbles, and some sand. + +The people in the silly town had a lot of fun mixing things together. They laughed and sang while they mixed whatever they could find. When their tired of mixing, they went back to their homes happy. They had enjoyed mixing, and looked forward to mixing some more the next day. +Once upon a time, there were two friends: a little bunny and a little mouse. They were very excited to have a picnic together in the park. The bunny packed some tasty snacks for the picnic. + +When the picnic started, the mouse wanted to have some of the snacks. But the bunny wasn't sure if the snacks were fresh or not. So, the bunny used a teaspoon to take out a little bit of the snack to taste. The bunny wanted to prevent getting sick from the snack. + +The mouse was very happy because the bunny was being so careful. They both enjoyed the picnic and had a wonderful time. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a mighty bedroom. Little Jack wanted to move into it. So he got a big box and filled it with all his things. He dragged the box up the stairs and into the bedroom. + +Jack was so excited he ran around the room and jumped on the bed. Then he started to move all his things into place. He put his toys in the toy box, his books on the shelf and the pictures on the wall. + +Finally everything was ready. Little Jack was so happy, he jumped onto the bed and shouted, "My room is mighty!" He snuggled into the covers and fell asleep. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a thin little sack. He wanted to find a home to stay for a long time, so he hopped and skipped through the big, wide world. He soon came to a big hotel. He saw a fun playground, lots of tasty food and even a swimming pool. He liked it so much that he decided to stay there. + +The other people staying at the hotel were so friendly and welcoming! Everyone was so happy to have the thin little sack at the hotel. The sack spent all his days playing in the playground and eating delicious food. He even jumped into the swimming pool a few times, although he was a little scared at first. + +At the end of his stay, the thin little sack said goodbye to the people at the hotel. He was so sad to leave, but he knew he had to go. The other people all gave him hugs, waved goodbye, and wished him luck on his adventures. The thin little sack was so happy and he knew he would never forget his wonderful time at the hotel. +Today was a very special day. Mommy took me to the bathroom to take a bath. I was very patient as I waited my turn. She put me in the tub, and I put lots of bubbles on the water! I had so much fun splashing around. + +When I was done, Mommy helped me get out and dry off. Then she gave me some clean clothes to wear. I thanked Mommy for helping me take a bath. + +After I was dressed Mommy took me to the park. I was so excited! There were so many things to explore. I saw some ducks swimming in a pond and a playground full of fun things to do. I ran around, laughed, and made new friends. + +At the end of the day I was so tired. But I was very patient as we waited in line for the bus. When it arrived I thanked Mommy once again for a really great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Maisie. Maisie was only 3 years old and she was always keen to learn new things. One day, as she was walking outside, she noticed a man sitting at a desk. The man was filling a page of a book with ink using a pen. Maisie watched the man as he filled each line of the page with tight, neat writing. + +Maisie asked the man what he was doing. The man explained that he was writing a book and that the ink was helping him to do this. Maisie was curious so asked if she could learn too. The man gave her a pen and a piece of paper and told her to start writing. + +Maisie wrote on the paper and filled it with ink. As she wrote more words, the man encouraged her to focus and be careful as writing with ink could be tricky. He showed her how to write tightly and neatly. + +By the end of the day, Maisie had proudly finished writing her own story. She had learned the importance of being careful and taking her time when using ink. + +Moral of the story: Even little ones can learn new things if they focus, try their best and take their time. +Once upon a time, there was a penguin. He was very powerful and loved to have fun. Every day, he and his friends would go to the beach and play. + +One day, he brought a big ball with him and threw it in the air. All the penguins laughed and giggled as the ball bounced back and forth between them. + +Then, he did something that was very powerful. He threw the ball up to the sky and it kept going and going until it was out of sight. The penguins were so amazed, they all started to laugh and cheer. + +The penguin was so happy. He felt so powerful with his friends, laughing and playing together. He knew this was a day he would never forget. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a child who loved to taste things. One day, she went on a special adventure to find new tastes. She went out into the forest, far away from home. + +The child started to taste the leaves, the trees and the bushes. She tasted everything she could find. Everything seemed sweet and delicious. + +But then she tasted something strange. It was much more bitter than anything she had ever tasted before. She couldn't believe it! She had never tasted anything so bitter before. + +After a while, she realized that the bitter taste was coming from a strange berry on a bush. She had never seen this kind of berry before. From that day onwards, she made sure to never go near the bitter berry again! +Once there was a little girl, her name was Mia. She was three years old and loved to explore the world around her. Every day, Mia and her mom would take a walk in the park. + +One day, while they were walking, they saw a patch of grass full of daisies. Mia was so excited and ran over to them. Her mom smiled and said "Let's have a competition. Write a poem about the daisies and I will pick the best one!" + +Mia was very excited and went to get paper and a pencil. She quickly wrote a poem about the prettiest daisy she had seen. When she was finished, she showed it to her mom. + +Her mom smiled and said "That's a very beautiful poem Mia. You have a very creative mind. Now let's go to the playground and have some fun!" + +Mia was very happy. She felt safe and secure with her mom beside her. Together, they played on the swings, the slide, and had a wonderful time. + +At the end of the day, Mia and her mom hugged each other and said "That was a great day! Let's do that again soon." They both smiled and went hand in hand back home. +Once there was a small boy who was always very honest. He was playing outside one day and was sitting on a big spot in the grass. He noticed behind the spot there was something sparkly and shining. He wanted to attach it to his shirt so that he could show it to his mom and dad. But, when he picked it up, he found out it was stuck to the spot! + +The boy couldn't figure out how to detach it from the spot, no matter how hard he tried. He tried to pull it off and even asked for help from his mom and dad, but nothing seemed to work. He was always honest and he wanted to keep being honest, but he also didn't want to lose the sparkly thing. + +The boy learned the power of honesty when he remembered the words his parents said to him before. "If you're honest and always tell the truth, good things will come to you," they would say. So, he decided to give being honest good try one last time. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and with all his honest might pulled on the sparkly thing. Suddenly, he heard a snap and he opened his eyes to find the sparkly thing was no longer attached to the spot. He had done it! He smiled as he placed the sparkly thing safely in his pocket and walked away with a lesson about being honest. +Once upon a time, there was a strong man. Everywhere he went, he carried junk in his big bag. One day, he was walking in a forest and he felt tired. So he stopped and decided to rest. He laid a blanket on the ground and lay down. He looked up at the sun, and the junk around him. The man thought how nice it was to be so strong and rest in the middle of the forest. He closed his eyes, and listened to the birds singing, and soon he fell asleep. + +When he woke up, he looked around and thought how nice it was to rest among the trees and the junk. He got up and stretched and smiled. Then he took his junk, put it carefully back in his bag, and continued on with his journey. +Once, there was a wealthy family. The family had a lot of laundry to do. Everyday, the mom and dad would examine the laundry. They worked very hard. + +One day, the mom found something special! She showed it to her husband. It was a shiny new penny! + +The husband looked at the penny and smiled. He said, "Let's keep this penny to remember how much hard work we did." + +The mom and dad put the penny in a special place and continued to examine the laundry. + +The next day, the mom and dad found another penny! "Wow!" they said. "We are so wealthy!" + +And every day after that, the mom and dad continued to examine the laundry and find coins. By the end of the week, they were very wealthy! +Once upon a time there was a grumpy child. She didn't want to play with anyone. She said no to any other children who asked her to play. + +Suddenly, a new child came to the playground. She asked the grumpy child to play a game. But, the grumpy child shook her head and said, "No. I don't want to play." + +The new child was very sad. She said, "Please play with me, I am all alone." + +The grumpy child thought for a minute. Then she smiled and said, "Let's play!" + +They played for hours, running and laughing and having lots of fun. The grumpy child was no longer grumpy. The two children became best friends. They even promised to play together for a long time. +Once upon a time there was a big river. In the river there lived a little fish. Every day the fish liked to splash in the water. One day it saw a big pot of pasta. The fish wanted to try it. So she swam over and gave it a big splash. + +The pasta pot was very surprised. “What are you doing?â€, it said. + +The fish replied, “I was just trying to see what pasta tastes likeâ€. + +The pasta pot said, “It tastes yummy, but now I am tired from all that splashing!†+ +So the little fish said sorry and helped the pot of pasta to the river bank so it could rest. + +From then on the little fish and the pot of pasta were the best of friends. They splashed around together in the river every day and ate lots of yummy pasta! +Once upon a time there was a brave knight called Sir Henry. He had a clean sword which he kept in a special box. Every day, he would take out his sword and examine it to make sure it was still clean. + +One day, a dragon appeared in the kingdom! Sir Henry was very brave and he decided to go and fight the dragon. He took out his clean sword and looked at it carefully one last time before setting off. + +Sir Henry fought bravely and he managed to defeat the dragon by using his clean sword. Everyone in the kingdom was so excited and they all celebrated by singing and dancing. + +Sir Henry was a hero of the kingdom, and every day he took out his sword and examined it carefully to make sure it stayed clean. +Mandy and her mommy were at the park. The sun shone brightly and the birds were singing. It seemed like a great day to play. + +Mandy saw a big tree with lots of fruit. Mommy smiled and said, "That looks delicious!". But then she said, "No, don't try to reach the fruit. Those branches look too high and too close your waist. It could be dangerous." + +Mandy thought it was a silly reason not to get the fruit. She wanted to try, but she listened to her mommy and stayed away. + +Then Mandy looked up and saw a monkey in the tree. It was much higher than her waist and it was reaching for the fruit. "It doesn't look too dangerous," she thought to herself. + +Mandy watched the monkey for a few moments and then it hopped down and came right up to her. It seemed friendly and it put some fruit in her hand. She shared it with her mom and smiled. + +Mandy realized that Mommy was right, even though it seemed dangerous to climb the tree, it can be a safe and fun way to get the fruit if you know what you are doing. +One day, a little bunny was hopping around in a field. He wanted to find a new shape, but he couldn't find one. Suddenly, he heard a loud buzzing sound. It was coming from a big buzzing bee! It was a very big bee and it was flying around in circles. The little bunny hopped away quickly. + +He kept hopping until he came to a lake. He wanted to have a nice drink of water, but something was wrong. The lake was very still, and there was no sound. The bunny realized that the lake was deaf! He had never seen a deaf lake before. + +He hopped away from the lake and kept searching for a shape. Finally, he came across a circle. He hopped around it and was delighted to find that it was the perfect shape! The bunny hopped home happily, knowing that he had finally found his shape. +Lily and Ben like to act. They act like animals, like people, like anything they want. They use toys and clothes and their voices to make their act fun. + +One day, they act like lions. They put on yellow and brown clothes and make manes with scarves. They roar and run and jump in their place. Their place is the living room, but they pretend it is a jungle. + +"Look, Ben, I see a zebra!" Lily says, pointing to a striped pillow. "Let's catch it for our lunch!" + +"OK, Lily, but be careful. Zebras can kick hard!" Ben says, following her. They crawl and sneak and pounce on the pillow. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is their mom, coming home from work. She opens the door and sees her fierce lions. + +"Wow, what a surprise!" she says, smiling. "Are you hungry, my little lions?" + +Lily and Ben stop their act. They run to their mom and hug her. + +"Yes, mom, we are hungry!" they say. "But not for zebra. We want pizza!" + +Mom laughs and kisses them. She says, "Pizza it is, then. But first, let me see your act. You are very good lions!" +Lily and Tom were playing in the living room. They had a big box of toys and they were making a lot of noise. They liked to pretend they were pirates or astronauts or superheroes. + +"Look, I have a sword!" Tom said, holding a wooden stick. "I can fight the bad guys!" + +"I have a hat!" Lily said, putting a pot on her head. "I can be a chef or a princess!" + +They ran around the room, laughing and shouting. They did not see the vase on the table. It was a pretty vase, with flowers and birds on it. Mom had put it there to make the room look nice. + +Tom swung his sword and hit the vase. The vase wobbled and fell. It broke into many pieces on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Tom said. They stopped playing and looked at the mess. They felt scared and sorry. They knew Mom would be angry. + +"What do we do?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe we can hide it," Lily said. "Maybe we can put it in the chimney." + +They picked up the pieces of the vase and ran to the fireplace. They climbed on a chair and threw the pieces into the chimney. It was dark and dirty in there. They hoped Mom would not see them. + +They got down from the chair and ran back to the living room. They put the toys back in the box and sat on the couch. They tried to act normal. + +Mom came into the room. She smiled and said, "Hello, my sweeties. Did you have fun?" + +"Yes, Mom," Lily and Tom said. + +Mom looked around the room. She saw the table. She saw the empty spot where the vase used to be. She frowned and said, "Where is my vase?" + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They did not know what to say. They felt bad and scared. They wished they had not dropped the vase. +Tim and Sue are twins. They like to play with their toys. But Tim has a problem. He cannot see very well. He needs thick glasses for his eyes. + +One day, they are playing with their blocks. Sue makes a big tower. She is happy. She shows Tim her tower. + +"Look, Tim, look at my tower. It is so tall and pretty. Do you like it?" Sue asks. + +Tim tries to look, but he cannot see the tower. He only sees a blur. He feels sad. He wants to see Sue's tower. + +"I cannot see your tower, Sue. It is too far. I need my glasses. Where are my glasses?" Tim says. + +Sue looks around. She sees Tim's glasses on the floor. They are under a chair. She runs to get them. She brings them to Tim. + +"Here, Tim, here are your glasses. Put them on your eyes. Then you can see my tower. And I can see your smile." Sue says. + +Tim puts on his glasses. He sees Sue's tower. He sees the colors and the shapes. He sees Sue's face. He smiles. + +"Thank you, Sue. You are a good sister. I can see your tower now. It is very tall and pretty. I like it. And I like you." Tim says. + +They hug. They are happy. They play with their blocks. They make more towers. They share their toys. They have fun. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. It was a hot day and the sun was bright. Lila liked to run and jump on the grass. Tom liked to sit and draw with his crayons. He had a big hat to keep the sun away. + +"Come and play with me, Tom!" Lila called. "It is fun to run and jump!" + +"No, thank you, Lila," Tom said. "I like to draw. It is fun to make pictures." + +Lila ran to Tom and looked at his drawings. He had drawn a bird, a flower, a car and a house. They were very nice. + +"You are clever, Tom," Lila said. "You can draw many things." + +"Thank you, Lila," Tom said. "You are clever too. You can run and jump very fast." + +Lila smiled. She liked Tom. He was her friend. + +"Can I draw with you, Tom?" Lila asked. + +"Of course, Lila," Tom said. "Here, you can have this crayon. It is your favorite color. It is pink." + +Lila took the crayon and sat next to Tom. She drew a heart and wrote their names inside. She showed it to Tom. + +"This is for you, Tom," Lila said. "You are my friend." + +Tom looked at the heart and smiled. He liked Lila. She was his friend. + +"Thank you, Lila," Tom said. "You are my friend too." + +They hugged and then continued to draw. They were happy. They did not mind the sun. They had each other and the shade of the big hat. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their toys in the garden. But sometimes they fight over the same toy. One day, they both want to play with the red car. Sam grabs it first, but Ben tries to take it from him. They pull and push and shout. + +"Stop it, boys!" Mum says from the window. "You have many toys. Share nicely or I will take the red car away." + +But Sam and Ben ignore Mum. They are too busy fighting. They do not see the big dog that comes into the garden. The dog sees the red car and thinks it is a bone. He runs towards it and snatches it from Sam and Ben. He runs away with it in his mouth. + +Sam and Ben are shocked. They look at each other and then at the dog. They start to cry. + +"Mum, Mum, the dog took our car!" they yell. + +Mum comes out of the house. She sees the dog running down the street with the red car. She shakes her head. + +"That's what happens when you don't listen to Mum," she says. "You should have shared the car. Now it is gone. Maybe the dog will bring it back. Or maybe he will bury it in a post. Who knows?" + +Sam and Ben feel silly. They wish they had listened to Mum. They hug each other and say sorry. They decide to play with their other toys and share them nicely. They hope the dog will bring back the red car someday. But they are not sure. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, jump and slide. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big tree. The tree has many leaves. Some leaves are green, some are yellow, some are red. Lila and Ben want to climb the tree. + +"Can we climb the tree?" Lila asks Ben. + +"Yes, we can. But we have to be careful. The tree is high and the branches are thin. We don't want to fall," Ben says. + +They climb the tree slowly. They hold on to the branches. They reach the top. They see the park and the sky. They feel happy. + +"Look, Lila, we are so high. We can see everything. The park is beautiful," Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, it is. The leaves are pretty. They have many colors. They are like a rainbow," Lila says. + +They smile at each other. They are kind friends. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise. A strong wind blows. The tree shakes. The leaves fly. Lila and Ben are scared. + +"Ben, I'm afraid. The wind is too strong. The tree is moving. We might fall," Lila says. + +"Don't worry, Lila. I'm here. I will hold you. We will be okay. We have to climb down. We have to be brave," Ben says. + +They hold each other. They climb down slowly. They are careful. They reach the ground. They are safe. + +They hug each other. They are happy. They are kind friends. They become closer. They love the tree. They love the park. They love each other. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to gather leaves and make piles. They had red leaves, yellow leaves, and brown leaves. They had fun jumping in the piles and throwing leaves in the air. + +But then they saw something strange. It was a big, furry animal. It had a long tail and sharp teeth. It was a fox. The fox was looking for food. It saw the leaves and thought there might be something tasty inside. + +The fox ran to the piles and started to dig. Lily and Tom were in shock. They were scared of the fox. They did not want it to hurt them or their leaves. They ran to their mom and dad, who were sitting on a bench. They told them about the fox. + +Mom and dad were surprised. They did not see many foxes in the park. They took Lily and Tom by the hand and walked to the piles. They wanted to see the fox. But when they got there, the fox was gone. It had not found any food in the leaves. It had run away to look somewhere else. + +Lily and Tom were sad. Their leaves were all messed up. They were dry and crumbly. They could not play with them anymore. Mom and dad hugged them and said it was okay. They said they could find more leaves another day. They said they were proud of them for being brave and telling them about the fox. They said they loved them very much. Lily and Tom smiled and hugged them back. They were happy to have mom and dad. They were happy to be safe. +Anna and Ben like to play with blocks. They make a big stack of blocks in the living room. They pretend the stack is a castle and they are the king and queen. + +"Look at our castle!" Anna says. "It is so pretty and tall!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben agrees. "But we need to pay the guard to protect it from the dragon." + +"Who is the guard?" Anna asks. + +"Teddy is the guard!" Ben says. He picks up his teddy bear and puts it next to the stack. "He is very brave and strong. He will not let the dragon come near our castle." + +Anna nods. She finds a shiny coin in her pocket and gives it to Ben. "Here, this is for Teddy. He is a good guard." + +"Thank you, Anna!" Ben says. He takes the coin and puts it in Teddy's paw. "Now Teddy is happy. He will keep our castle safe." + +They hug Teddy and smile. They are happy too. They love their stack of blocks and their guard. They do not see the dragon. The dragon is their cat, Fluffy. Fluffy is sleeping on the couch. He does not care about the stack of blocks or the coin. He only cares about his nap. +Lily and Tom like to help Mom make cake. Mom gives them a big bowl and a spoon. She says, "You can stir the flour and the sugar and the eggs. Be careful, do not spill." Lily and Tom take turns to stir. They stir and stir and stir. The cake mix is yellow and smooth. + +Mom says, "Now we need to put the cake in the oven. But first, we have to grease the pan. Can you do that?" Lily and Tom nod. Mom gives them a little butter and a paper. They rub the butter on the pan. The pan is shiny and slippery. + +Mom pours the cake mix into the pan. She says, "Good job, Lily and Tom. You are very nice helpers. Now we have to wait for the cake to bake. It will take some time. Do you want to read a book or play a game?" Lily and Tom think. They say, "We want to read a book. Can you read us a story, Mom?" + +Mom smiles. She says, "Of course. Let's go to the couch. But first, we have to wash our hands. They are sticky from the cake." Lily and Tom follow Mom to the sink. They wash their hands with soap and water. They dry them with a towel. + +Mom takes a book from the shelf. She says, "This is one of my favorite books. It is about a little girl who goes on an adventure. She has to climb a mountain, cross a river, and find a treasure. Do you want to hear it?" Lily and Tom say, "Yes, please." They sit on the couch with Mom. Mom opens the book. She says, "Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. She was brave and curious. One day, she decided to explore the forest behind her house. She put on her boots and her hat and her backpack. She said goodbye to her mom and dad and her dog. She took a big step and walked into the forest." Lily and Tom listen to Mom. They imagine they are Anna. They wonder what she will see and do. They smell the cake in the oven. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were friends. They liked to play with blocks and dolls. One day, Lily had a big envelope in her hand. She ran to Ben and said, "Look, look! I have an invitation!" + +Ben was confused. He did not know what an invitation was. He asked, "What is that?" + +Lily smiled and opened the envelope. She showed him a card with a picture of a cake and balloons. She said, "It is a card that says you can come to my birthday party. It is on Saturday. There will be games and snacks and fun. Do you want to come?" + +Ben looked at the card. He liked cake and balloons. He wanted to have fun. But he was shy. He did not know if he would like the other kids at the party. He said, "I don't know. Maybe." + +Lily urged him. She said, "Please, please, come. You are my best friend. It will be more fun with you. I will save you a seat and a slice of cake. Please, say yes." + +Ben saw that Lily really wanted him to come. He did not want to make her sad. He liked her a lot. He said, "Okay, okay. I will come. But you have to hold my hand when we go in." + +Lily hugged him and said, "Yay! Thank you, thank you. I will hold your hand. Don't worry. You will have a great time. I am so happy you said yes." + +They put the card in Ben's backpack and went to play some more. They were both excited for the party. +Lily liked to value her toys. She always put them away when she was done playing. She did not like to share them with her brother Tom. Tom liked to break things and make a mess. + +One day, there was a big storm. Lily heard loud noises and saw bright flashes. She was scared of the lightning. She ran to her room and hugged her teddy bear. She hoped the lightning would not hurt her toys. + +Tom saw Lily run away. He was not scared of the lightning. He thought it was fun. He sneaked into Lily's room and took some of her toys. He wanted to play with them and make them sour. He put them in a bowl and poured lemon juice on them. + +Lily heard Tom laugh. She went to see what he was doing. She saw her toys in the bowl. They were wet and sour. She was very angry and sad. She cried and yelled at Tom. She told him to give her toys back. + +Tom did not listen. He kept playing with the sour toys. He did not value them. He did not care if they were ruined. He thought Lily was silly and boring. + +Lily ran to her mom and told her what Tom did. Mom was very upset. She scolded Tom and made him apologize. She took the sour toys and washed them. She gave them back to Lily and hugged her. She told her she was sorry and that she loved her. She told her to value her toys and to be kind to her brother. She told Tom to value his sister and to respect her things. She told them to share and to play nicely. She hoped they would learn their lesson. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together. One day, they go to the market with Mom. Mom gives them some money to buy a treat. + +They see a man with a big basket of apples. The apples are red and shiny. Lily and Ben want some apples. They go to the man and ask, "How much are the apples?" + +The man smiles and says, "One apple for one coin, or two apples for three coins." + +Lily and Ben think. They have two coins each. They can buy one apple each, or they can buy two apples together and share. They decide to buy two apples together and share. + +They give the man four coins and take two apples. The man says, "Thank you, you are very clever." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They walk away with their apples. They realize they have made a good deal. They bite into their apples and enjoy the sweet juice. They share their apples and their smiles. They love each other and the market. +Timmy loved to bounce on his bed. He bounced up and down, up and down, with a big smile on his face. He liked to pretend he was a kangaroo or a frog or a ball. He bounced so high that he could touch the ceiling. + +But one day, Timmy bounced too hard. He bounced off the bed and hit his head on the floor. He felt a big ouch and started to cry. His mom heard him and ran to his room. She saw the blood on his head and felt scared. She picked him up and took him to the car. She said they had to go to the hospital. + +At the hospital, the doctor looked at Timmy's head. He said Timmy needed an operation. He said they had to fix his head with a needle and some thread. He said Timmy had to sleep for a while and not move. He gave Timmy a mask to wear and said it would make him feel sleepy. + +Timmy felt angry. He did not want an operation. He did not want to sleep. He wanted to bounce. He wanted to go home. He tried to pull off the mask and kick the doctor. But the doctor was stronger and held him still. He said it would be over soon and he would be okay. + +Timmy felt the mask make him sleepy. He closed his eyes and dreamed of bouncing. He hoped he could bounce again when he woke up. He hoped his head would not hurt anymore. He hoped his mom would be there to hug him. He hoped the doctor would not be angry with him. +Tom and Anna are friends. They go to the same class. They like to play with blocks and puzzles. One day, they find a big box in the corner of the class. It is full of different shapes and colors. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom says. "Let's make something with these." + +"Okay, what do you want to make?" Anna asks. + +Tom thinks for a moment. He sees a red triangle, a blue square, a yellow circle, and a green star. He has an idea. + +"Let's make a rocket!" he says. "A powerful rocket that can fly to the moon!" + +Anna likes the idea. She nods and smiles. + +"Okay, let's do it!" she says. + +They start to fit the shapes together. They use the blue square for the base, the red triangle for the tip, and the yellow circle for the window. They look for more pieces to make the wings and the engine. + +They work hard and have fun. They talk and laugh. They fit and fit and fit. + +Soon, they finish their rocket. It is big and colorful and powerful. They are proud of their work. + +"Look, we did it!" Tom says. "We made a rocket!" + +"It's amazing!" Anna says. "Can we fly it?" + +They pretend to fly their rocket. They make noises and gestures. They imagine they are in space. They see the stars and the moon and the planets. + +They have a blast. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a pink bunny and Ben had a blue car. + +"Look, Lily, I can make my car go fast!" Ben said, zooming his car on the floor. + +"Wow, that's great, Ben!" Lily said, hopping her bunny along. "Can I try your car?" + +"Sure, Lily, you can try my car. Can I try your bunny?" Ben said, handing his car to Lily. + +"Okay, Ben, you can try my bunny. Be gentle, she is soft and fluffy," Lily said, giving her bunny to Ben. + +They swapped their toys and played with them for a while. They liked to see how different they were. The car was hard and shiny, and the bunny was soft and fuzzy. + +Then they heard a knock on the door. They ran to see who it was. It was their grandma, who came to visit them. They were very happy to see her. + +"Grandma, grandma, we missed you!" they shouted, hugging her. + +"I missed you too, my sweeties!" grandma said, smiling. "What are you playing with?" + +Lily and Ben showed their toys to grandma. Grandma looked at them and smiled. + +"Those are very nice toys, Lily and Ben. But do you recognize something?" she asked, pointing to the couch. + +Lily and Ben looked at the couch. They saw a familiar shape under a blanket. It was their dog, Spot, who was sleeping on the couch. + +"Spot, Spot, it's you!" they exclaimed, running to the couch. + +They lifted the blanket and cuddled with Spot. Spot woke up and licked their faces. He was happy to see them too. + +"Spot is the best toy ever!" Lily and Ben said, laughing. + +Grandma laughed too. She was glad to see them so happy. + +"You are right, Spot is a great toy. But he is also a great friend. And so are you, Lily and Ben. You are my great friends too," she said, hugging them all. +Tom and Lily were playing in the living room. They liked to throw cushions at each other and make funny noises. They had a lot of fun, but they also made a lot of mess. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom shouted from the kitchen. "You are making too much noise and you are ruining the cushions!" + +But Tom and Lily did not listen. They kept throwing cushions and laughing. They did not see that one of the cushions had a zipper and it was open. Inside the cushion, there were many little feathers. + +Tom threw the cushion with the zipper at Lily. The cushion hit her in the face and the feathers flew out. They went into Lily's eyes, nose and mouth. Lily started to cough and cry. She could not see or breathe. + +"Help me, Tom!" Lily shouted. "I can't see! I can't breathe!" + +Tom was scared. He did not know what to do. He ran to the kitchen and called his mom. But his mom was busy on the phone and did not hear him. + +Lily was still coughing and crying on the floor. The feathers were stuck in her throat. She could not get them out. She felt very sick and very sad. + +The end. +Lily and Ben are playing in the yard. They see Mom hanging laundry on the line. The laundry is wet and heavy. Mom tells them to stay away from the laundry. + +But Lily and Ben are curious. They want to touch the laundry. They think it is fun to pull and tug on the clothes. They do not listen to Mom. + +Mom goes inside to get more laundry. Lily and Ben run to the line. They grab a shirt and a dress. They pull hard. The line snaps. The laundry falls to the ground. The laundry is dirty and wet again. + +Mom comes back and sees the mess. She is angry and sad. She tells Lily and Ben to go to their room. She says they are naughty and have to stay there until dinner. Lily and Ben are sorry and scared. They cry and hug each other. They wish they had listened to Mom. +Sara was a popular girl in her class. She had many friends who liked to play with her. She was good at drawing and singing. She always got nice cards from her friends on her birthday. + +But one day, Sara did something bad. She took a card from Lily, who was not her friend. Lily was a shy girl who did not talk much. She made the card for her mom, who was sick. The card had a big heart and a flower on it. Lily worked hard on the card and was proud of it. + +Sara saw the card and wanted it. She thought it was pretty and she liked hearts and flowers. She did not care that it was for Lily's mom. She waited until Lily was not looking and took the card from her desk. She put it in her backpack and ran away. + +Lily was very sad when she saw that her card was gone. She looked everywhere for it, but she could not find it. She started to cry. She wanted to give the card to her mom and make her happy. She did not know who took it and why. + +The teacher saw Lily crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the card and how she made it for her mom. The teacher felt sorry for Lily and tried to help her. She asked the other kids if they saw the card or who took it. But no one knew. + +Sara heard the teacher and Lily. She felt a little bad, but she did not say anything. She liked the card too much and did not want to give it back. She thought Lily would not miss it. She thought no one would find out. + +But she was wrong. The next day, the teacher brought a surprise for the class. She had a big box of cards that she got from a store. She said they were for a special project. She said they were going to make cards for people who were sick or lonely and send them to a hospital. She said it was a nice way to show kindness and care. + +The teacher opened the box and handed out the cards to the kids. They were all different and colorful. The kids were happy and excited. They started to write and draw on the cards. + +But Sara was not happy. She was worried. She saw that the cards in the box were the same as the one she took from Lily. They had the same heart and flower design. She realized that Lily did not make the card herself. She bought it from the store. She realized that she stole a card that Lily paid for with her own money. She realized that she was very mean and selfish. + +She looked at Lily and saw that she was smiling. She saw that she had a new card in her hand. She saw that she wrote "I love you, Mom" on it. She saw that she was happy. + +Sara felt very bad. She wanted to say sorry to Lily and give her back the card. But she was afraid. She was afraid that Lily would be angry. She was afraid that the teacher would be angry. She was afraid that her friends would be angry. She was afraid that everyone would hate her. + +She did not know what to do. She hid the card in her backpack and hoped that no one would see it. But she could not hide her feelings. She felt guilty and ashamed. She did not feel popular anymore. She felt alone and sad. + +She learned a hard lesson. She learned that stealing is wrong. She learned that being kind is better than being popular. She learned that saying sorry is better than hiding. She learned that worry is a bad feeling that does not go away. She wished she never took the card. She wished she could change what she did. But she could not. She made a big mistake. And she had to live with it. +Anna loved her doll very much. She named her doll Lily and gave her a pink dress and a bow. She talked to Lily every day and played with her in the garden. She believed Lily was her best friend. + +One day, Anna's big brother Tom came to her room. He saw Lily on the bed and picked her up. He said, "This doll is ugly and old. Look at her lip. It is broken and dirty. You should throw her away and get a new doll." + +Anna was very sad and angry. She ran to Tom and grabbed Lily from his hands. She said, "No, Tom! Lily is not ugly and old. She is adorable and kind. Her lip is not broken and dirty. It is special and sweet. I love her and she loves me. You are mean and rude. Go away and leave us alone!" + +Tom laughed and pushed Anna away. He said, "You are silly and stupid. Lily is not real. She is just a toy. She can't talk or love. You are wasting your time with her. You need to grow up and play with real things." + +Anna cried and hugged Lily. She said, "Don't listen to him, Lily. He is wrong and nasty. You are real to me. You can talk and love. You are not a waste of time. You are my treasure and joy." + +She kissed Lily's lip and whispered, "I believe in you, Lily. And I know you believe in me too." +Ben and Lily like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can build many things with blocks. + +One day, they decide to build a space rocket. They want to go to the moon and see the stars. They use the big blocks to make the body of the rocket. They use the small blocks to make the windows and the doors. They use the flexible blocks to make the wings and the tail. + +"Look, our rocket is ready!" Ben says. "Let's go inside and blast off!" + +"OK, but we need helmets and suits," Lily says. "We can use these bowls and blankets." + +They put the bowls on their heads and wrap the blankets around their bodies. They pretend they are astronauts. They go inside the rocket and close the door. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, I am, Ben," Lily answers. + +"Then, 3, 2, 1, lift off!" Ben shouts. + +They make loud noises and shake the blocks. They imagine they are flying to the moon. They have fun playing with blocks. They are good at building things. +Lily and Max are in school. They have a quiz today. The quiz is about animals. Lily likes animals. She knows a lot of animal names and sounds. Max does not like animals. He thinks they are scary and noisy. + +The teacher gives them the quiz. Lily is happy. She answers all the questions. She draws a cat, a dog, a cow and a bird. Max is sad. He does not know the answers. He draws a monster, a car, a ball and a star. + +The teacher collects the quiz. She says, "Good job, Lily. You know a lot of animals. Max, you need to learn more animals. They are not scary. They are fun and friendly." + +Lily and Max go to the playground. It is sunny and warm. They play with their friends. They slide, swing, run and jump. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, the sky turns dark. It starts to rain. The rain is heavy and cold. Lily and Max get wet. They run to the classroom. They are shivering and dripping. + +The teacher says, "Oh, no. You are all wet. You need to dry off and warm up. Let's have a nap. You can rest on your mats. I will read you a story." + +Lily and Max lie down on their mats. They are tired and sleepy. They listen to the teacher's story. It is about a lion, a zebra, a giraffe and an elephant. Lily smiles. She likes the story. She closes her eyes and naps. Max frowns. He does not like the story. He thinks the animals are scary and noisy. He closes his eyes and naps. He hopes to dream of monsters, cars, balls and stars. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big hill with snow. They want to slide down the hill. + +They put on their boots and coats. They find a big cardboard box. They say, "This is our sled. Let's go!" + +They climb up the hill with the box. They are happy and excited. They sit in the box and push off. They go very fast. They scream and laugh. + +But then, something bad happens. Tom feels a tickle in his nose. He tries to hold it in. He can't. He sneezes. Achoo! + +The sneeze makes the box shake. The box hits a rock. The box breaks. Tom and Sue fall out. They roll down the hill. They get covered in snow. + +They stop at the bottom. They are cold and wet. They are not happy. They are angry. + +"Tom, you are stupid!" Sue says. "Why did you sneeze? You ruined our sled!" + +"Sorry, Sue," Tom says. "I couldn't help it. I have a cold. It's not my fault." + +"Yes, it is!" Sue says. "You should have stayed home. You should have taken your medicine. You should have covered your mouth. You should have..." + +Sue stops. She feels a tickle in her nose. She tries to hold it in. She can't. She sneezes. Achoo! + +Tom laughs. He says, "Now you are stupid, Sue. You sneezed too. You are silly." + +Sue looks at Tom. She sees his smile. She sees his snow-covered face. She sees his boot sticking out of the snow. She thinks he is funny. + +She laughs too. She says, "You are right, Tom. We are both stupid. We are both silly. But we are still friends." + +They hug. They get up. They shake off the snow. They go home. They are happy again. +Lily and her mom went to the grocery store. Lily liked to look at all the things on the shelves. She saw fruits, bread, milk, eggs, and many more. She also saw some toys and books, but mom said they were not for today. + +As they walked to the cashier, Lily noticed a black cat sitting on a pile of boxes. The cat had green eyes and a white spot on its chest. Lily loved cats and wanted to pet it. She asked mom, "Can I say hi to the cat, please?" + +Mom looked at the cat and smiled. She said, "Sure, but be gentle and quiet. The cat might be scared of strangers." She held Lily's hand and walked closer to the cat. + +Lily reached out her hand and said softly, "Hello, kitty. You are very pretty. What is your name?" The cat looked at Lily and blinked. It did not run away or hiss. It seemed to like Lily. It rubbed its head against Lily's hand and purred. + +Lily was very happy. She said, "Thank you, kitty. You are very nice. I hope you have a good day." She gave the cat a gentle hug and a kiss. Then she followed mom to the cashier. She waved goodbye to the cat and said, "Bye-bye, kitty. I hope I see you again." The cat waved its tail and meowed. It was happy, too. +One day, Ben and Lily went to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a carrot nose and a hat. They threw snowballs at each other and laughed. It was very fun. + +But then, the wind became very strong and cold. Ben and Lily felt their noses and fingers freeze. They shivered and looked for a place to hide. + +"Let's go to that shelter!" Ben said, pointing to a small wooden hut. "Maybe we can find a fire or a blanket there." + +They ran to the hut and opened the door. Inside, they saw a funny sight. There was a big bear sleeping on a pile of hay. He was snoring loudly and had a honey pot on his paw. + +"Shh!" Lily whispered. "We don't want to wake him up. He might be angry." + +They tiptoed around the bear and found a corner to sit. They wrapped themselves in a woolen scarf that was hanging on a hook. They felt warmer and safer. + +They watched the bear sleep and smiled. He looked so cozy and cute. They wondered if he would be their friend. + +"Maybe we can share our snowman with him," Ben said. "He might like the carrot nose." + +"Or we can give him some of our cookies," Lily said. "He might like the chocolate chips." + +They decided to wait until the bear woke up and see what he would do. They hoped he would be nice and play with them. They felt happy and curious. They liked their new shelter. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play with their toys, draw pictures and read books. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It was full of old things that belonged to their parents. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said, holding a shiny necklace. "It's so pretty!" + +"Can I see?" Tom asked, reaching for the necklace. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said, pulling it away. "I found it first!" + +Tom felt sad and angry. He wanted to see the necklace too. He looked for something else in the box. He saw a yellow car with four wheels. He liked cars. He picked it up and smiled. + +"Look at this!" Tom said, holding the car. "It's so cool!" + +"Can I see?" Lily asked, forgetting about the necklace. + +"No, it's mine!" Tom said, copying Lily. "I found it first!" + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to see the car too. She looked for something else in the box. She saw a red hat with a star on it. She liked hats. She put it on her head and giggled. + +"Look at this!" Lily said, wearing the hat. "It's so funny!" + +"Can I see?" Tom asked, curious about the hat. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said, repeating Tom. "I found it first!" + +Tom and Lily stopped talking to each other. They played with their own things, but they did not have fun. They felt lonely and bored. + +Then, they heard a voice from the door. It was their mom. + +"Hi, kids!" Mom said, smiling. "What are you doing?" + +"We are playing with the box," Tom and Lily said, without looking at each other. + +Mom came closer and saw the necklace, the car and the hat. She paused and smiled. + +"Do you know what these are?" Mom asked. + +"They are old things," Tom and Lily said. + +"They are more than old things," Mom said. "They are memories. They are things that your dad and I used to play with when we were little, like you. They are very special to us. They remind us of our happy times and our original dreams." + +"Really?" Tom and Lily asked, surprised. + +"Yes, really," Mom said. "This necklace was a gift from your grandma. She made it with her own hands. She loved to make beautiful things. This car was a prize that your dad won in a race. He loved to drive fast and have adventures. This hat was a costume that I wore in a play. I loved to act and make people laugh." + +"Wow," Tom and Lily said, impressed. + +"Can we tell you a secret?" Mom asked. + +"What is it?" Tom and Lily asked, curious. + +"We still love to do those things," Mom said. "We still make beautiful things, have adventures and make people laugh. We never gave up on our dreams. We just shared them with each other and with you." + +"Wow," Tom and Lily said, amazed. + +Mom hugged them and kissed them. + +"We love you very much," Mom said. "And we are happy that you found our memories. But you know what? You don't have to keep them for yourself. You can share them with each other and with us. Sharing is caring. And caring is loving. And loving is the best thing in the world." + +Tom and Lily looked at each other and smiled. They felt sorry for being selfish and mean. They decided to share their things and play together. They gave the necklace, the car and the hat to Mom and asked her to tell them more stories. They had fun and learned a lot. They made new memories and new dreams. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were playing outside with their ball. They liked to kick the ball and catch it and throw it. They did not see the dark clouds in the sky. They did not hear the thunder. + +Mum came out of the house and saw them. She was worried. She called to them. "Tom! Lily! Come inside! It is going to rain soon! It will be wet and cold and smelly!" She wanted to warn them. + +But Tom and Lily did not listen. They thought Mum was being silly. They wanted to play more. They said, "No, Mum! We are having fun! We do not want to go inside! The rain is not here yet!" + +Mum shook her head and went back inside. She hoped they would change their minds. She hoped they would be safe. + +But they did not change their minds. They did not go inside. The rain came very fast and very hard. It was like a big shower. It soaked them and their ball. It made them shiver and sneeze. It made them dirty and smelly. They cried and ran to the house. But the door was locked. Mum had gone to the shop. She had left a note. It said, "I will be back soon. Do not play outside. It is going to rain. I warned you." + +Tom and Lily were very sad and sorry. They wished they had listened to Mum. They wished they had gone inside. They learned a hard lesson. They sat on the porch and waited for Mum. They hoped she would not be angry. They hoped she would forgive them. They hoped she would hug them and dry them and warm them. They hoped the rain would stop. +Anna likes to sing. She sings in her room, in the car, and in the park. She has a long microphone that she got for her birthday. She pretends she is a star on the stage. + +One day, she goes to the park with her mom and dad. She sees a big tent with a sign that says "Talent Show". She wants to go inside and see what it is. + +"Can we go, mom? Can we go, dad?" she asks. + +"Sure, honey. Let's go and see what's going on," mom says. + +They go inside the tent and see many people sitting on chairs. They also see a stage with lights and speakers. On the stage, there is a man with a microphone. He is talking to the people. + +"Welcome to the talent show, everyone. We have some amazing performers for you today. Who wants to go first?" he says. + +Anna feels excited. She wants to go on the stage and sing. She pulls her mom's hand and says, "Mom, can I go? Can I sing?" + +Mom looks at her and smiles. "Do you really want to, Anna? It's okay if you're shy. You don't have to go if you don't want to." + +"No, mom. I want to go. I want to sing. Please, mom. Please," Anna says. + +Mom nods and says, "Okay, Anna. If you want to go, you can go. But you have to be brave and polite. And you have to use your own microphone, okay?" + +Anna nods and says, "Okay, mom. I will. I will." + +She runs to the stage and waits for the man to see her. The man sees her and smiles. He bends down and says, "Hello, little girl. What's your name?" + +"Anna," Anna says. + +"Hello, Anna. Do you want to perform for us?" he says. + +"Yes, I do. I want to sing," Anna says. + +"That's wonderful, Anna. What do you want to sing?" he says. + +"I want to sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," Anna says. + +"That's a lovely song, Anna. Do you have a microphone?" he says. + +"Yes, I do. I have a long microphone. See?" Anna says. She shows him her microphone. + +"That's a very nice microphone, Anna. Do you want to use mine instead? It's louder and clearer. I can offer you mine, if you want," he says. + +Anna thinks for a moment. She likes her microphone, but she also wants to be heard by everyone. She says, "Thank you, mister. That's very kind of you. Can I use yours, please?" + +"Of course, Anna. Here you go. You can use mine. Just hold it close to your mouth and sing your heart out," he says. He gives her his microphone and helps her stand on the stage. + +Anna holds the microphone and looks at the people. She feels nervous, but also happy. She takes a deep breath and starts to sing. + +"Twinkle twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are. Up above the world so high, like a diamond in the sky. Twinkle twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are." + +She sings with a sweet voice and a big smile. The people listen and clap. They think she is adorable and brave. Anna feels proud and happy. She finishes her song and says, "Thank you, everyone. Thank you, mister." + +The man comes back and says, "Thank you, Anna. You did a great job. You have a beautiful voice. Here's your microphone back. You can keep it as a souvenir. And here's a sticker for you. You are a star, Anna." + +He gives her back her microphone and a sticker. He hugs her and says, "Well done, Anna. You are amazing." + +Anna hugs him back and says, "Thank you, mister. You are very nice." + +She runs back to her mom and dad. They hug her and say, "We are so proud of you, Anna. You did so well. You are a star, Anna." + +Anna smiles and says, "Thank you, mom. Thank you, dad. I love you." + +She shows them her microphone and her sticker. She says, "Look, mom. Look, dad. I have a long microphone and a star sticker. I am a star." + +They smile and say, "Yes, you are, Anna. Yes, you are." +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. Ben has a big car. Mia has a small doll. They share their toys sometimes. + +One day, they go to the park with their humans. Their humans are mom and dad. Mom and dad sit on a bench. Ben and Mia run to the sandbox. They see other kids playing there. + +"Look, Ben, that kid has a car like yours!" Mia says. + +Ben looks. He sees a red car. His car is blue. He thinks his car is better. + +"That's not a car, that's a toy. My car is a car. I own it." Ben says. + +The other kid hears Ben. He gets angry. He likes his car. He thinks his car is better. + +"That's not true. My car is a car. You own a toy. My car is faster and stronger." The other kid says. + +Ben and the other kid start to argue. They want to prove who has the best car. They are competitive. They push and pull their cars. They make loud noises. + +Mia watches them. She does not like to argue. She likes to play. She sees a girl with a doll. The girl smiles at her. + +"Hi, I'm Lily. Do you want to play with me?" The girl says. + +Mia nods. She likes the girl. She likes her doll. She goes to the girl. They share their dolls. They are friendly. They have fun. + +Mom and dad see Ben and Mia. They see Ben is angry and Mia is happy. They go to them. + +"Ben, what's wrong? Why are you fighting?" Mom says. + +"Mom, he says his car is better than mine. But it's not. My car is better. I own it." Ben says. + +"Ben, it doesn't matter who has the best car. Cars are just toys. Toys are for playing, not for fighting. You should be nice to other kids. You should share your toys. You should be like Mia." Dad says. + +Ben looks at Mia. He sees she is playing with Lily. He sees they are sharing their dolls. He sees they are laughing. He feels sorry. He knows dad is right. + +"Sorry, mom. Sorry, dad. Sorry, kid." Ben says. + +He goes to the other kid. He gives him his car. He says he can play with it. The other kid smiles. He gives him his car. He says he can play with it. They become friends. They play together. + +Mom and dad are proud of Ben. They hug him. They hug Mia. They say they love them. They say they are good kids. They have a picnic. They enjoy the park. They are happy. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They see a big tree with many green leaves. Anna wants to climb the tree and see the sky. She says to Ben, "Come, let us climb the tree. It will be fun." + +Ben is afraid of the tree. He thinks the tree is too high and he is too weak. He says to Anna, "No, I do not want to climb the tree. It is scary. I will fall and hurt myself." + +Anna does not listen to Ben. She runs to the tree and starts to climb. She holds the branches and steps on the bumps. She goes higher and higher. She feels happy and brave. + +Ben stays on the ground and watches Anna. He feels sad and lonely. He wishes he could climb the tree too. He sees a goose near the pond. The goose is white and has a long neck. Ben likes the goose. He walks to the goose and says, "Hello, goose. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The goose does not like Ben. The goose thinks Ben is too noisy and too close. The goose hisses and bites Ben's leg. Ben screams and runs away. He cries and looks for Anna. + +Anna hears Ben's scream and looks down. She sees Ben running from the goose. She feels sorry for Ben. She says to herself, "I was wrong. I should not have left Ben alone. He is my friend and I love him." She climbs down the tree and runs to Ben. She hugs him and says, "I am sorry, Ben. I will not climb the tree without you. Are you okay?" + +Ben stops crying and hugs Anna back. He says, "I am okay, Anna. Thank you for coming back. I will not be afraid of the tree anymore. Will you help me climb it?" + +Anna smiles and says, "Yes, I will help you climb it. We will climb it together. It will be fun." + +They hold hands and walk to the tree. They climb the tree and see the sky. They feel happy and brave. They are friends. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to swing on the swings. They swing high and low. They feel happy. + +One day, they see some big kids in the park. The big kids are loud and mean. They say bad words. They throw rocks and sticks. They make a war. + +Tom and Mia are scared. They want to swing, but the big kids are near the swings. They try to go to the slide, but the big kids are there too. They try to go to the sandbox, but the big kids are there too. They have no place to play. + +Tom and Mia run to a bench. They sit and hug. They cry. They wish the big kids would go away. They wish the park was normal again. + +A nice lady sees them. She is a teacher. She knows the big kids. She walks to them. She talks to them. She tells them to stop the war. She tells them to be kind. She tells them to share the park. + +The big kids listen. They say sorry. They stop the war. They go to another place. They leave the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. + +Tom and Mia stop crying. They smile. They thank the nice lady. They run to the swings. They swing high and low. They feel happy. They have the park back. The park is normal again. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But today, they want to do something different. They want to help Mom and Dad with their work. + +Mom is in the kitchen. She is making a cake. Ben and Lily go to the kitchen and ask, "Mom, can we help you?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Yes, you can. You can help me by mixing the eggs and the flour in this bowl. But be careful, don't spill it." + +Ben and Lily put on their aprons. They are like Mom's pants, but for the chest. They take turns to stir the bowl with a big spoon. They are very helpful. + +Dad is in the garden. He is planting flowers. Ben and Lily go to the garden and ask, "Dad, can we help you?" + +Dad nods and says, "Sure, you can. You can help me by digging some holes in the soil with this shovel. But watch out, don't hurt yourself." + +Ben and Lily put on their hats. They are like Dad's pants, but for the head. They take turns to dig the holes with the shovel. They are very helpful. + +Mom and Dad are happy. They hug Ben and Lily and say, "Thank you, Ben and Lily. You are very good helpers. You did a great job." + +Ben and Lily are happy too. They say, "You're welcome, Mom and Dad. We like to help you with your work. It is fun." + +They all go inside and eat the cake. It is yummy. They have a good day. +Anna and Ben like to watch TV. They watch cartoons and songs and animals. Sometimes they watch too much TV. Mom and Dad say TV is not good for their eyes and brains. They say they should play outside or read books or draw pictures. + +One day, Mom and Dad have to go to work. They ask Grandma to come and watch Anna and Ben. Grandma is nice and kind. She makes them pancakes and juice for breakfast. She says they can watch TV for a little while, but then they have to do something else. + +Anna and Ben watch TV for a long time. They forget what Grandma said. They do not hear her when she calls them to come and play. They do not see her when she comes to the living room. They only see the TV. + +Grandma is worried. She thinks TV is dangerous. She thinks it can make Anna and Ben sick or scared or silly. She wants them to be happy and healthy and smart. She turns off the TV. She says, "No more TV for today. You have spent too much time watching TV. Let's go and do something fun." + +Anna and Ben are angry. They like TV. They do not want to do something else. They cry and yell and kick. They say, "We want TV! We want TV!" + +Grandma is sad. She does not like to see Anna and Ben angry. She says, "I know you like TV, but TV is not everything. There are many other things you can do and learn and enjoy. TV is not your friend. It is just a thing. Come with me and I will show you." + +She takes them by the hand and leads them to the backyard. She shows them the flowers and the birds and the bugs. She shows them how to play with the ball and the swing and the sandbox. She shows them how to make cookies and lemonade and sandwiches. She tells them stories and jokes and riddles. She sings with them and dances with them and hugs them. + +Anna and Ben forget about TV. They have fun with Grandma. They learn new things and laugh a lot. They say, "Thank you, Grandma. You are the best. We love you." + +Grandma smiles. She says, "You are welcome, Anna and Ben. You are the best, too. I love you." +Sam and Mia like to go to the park with their mom. They see many things in the park: trees, flowers, birds, dogs, and people. Sometimes they see a vendor who sells ice cream. The vendor has a big cart with many colors and flavors of ice cream. Sam and Mia love ice cream. + +One day, they go to the park and see the vendor. They run to him and ask for ice cream. The vendor smiles and says, "Hello, Sam and Mia. What flavor do you want today?" + +Sam says, "I want chocolate, please." Mia says, "I want strawberry, please." + +The vendor nods and opens his cart. But he makes a sad face. He says, "Oh no, I have a problem. My cart is broken. It does not keep the ice cream cold. The ice cream is melting. I cannot sell it to you. I am sorry." + +Sam and Mia feel sad too. They like the vendor and they want ice cream. They say, "Oh no, that is bad. We are sorry for you. Can we help you?" + +The vendor says, "Thank you, Sam and Mia. You are very kind. Maybe you can help me. I need to load the ice cream into my truck and take it to the store. Maybe they can fix it there. Can you help me load the ice cream?" + +Sam and Mia say, "Yes, we can help you. We are strong. We can carry the ice cream." + +The vendor says, "Thank you, thank you. You are very helpful. Here, take these boxes and put them in my truck. Be careful, they are cold and wet." + +Sam and Mia take the boxes and load them into the truck. They work hard and fast. They load all the ice cream. The vendor says, "Wow, you are amazing. You loaded all the ice cream. Thank you, thank you. You are the best." + +Sam and Mia say, "You are welcome. We are happy to help you. We hope your cart gets fixed soon. We hope to see you again." + +The vendor says, "Thank you, Sam and Mia. You are very sweet. I hope to see you again too. Here, take these popsicles. They are not melted. They are for you. You deserve them. Enjoy them." + +Sam and Mia say, "Thank you, thank you. We love popsicles. They are yummy. You are very nice. Bye bye." + +The vendor says, "Bye bye, Sam and Mia. Have a good day. See you soon." + +Sam and Mia wave to the vendor and go back to their mom. They tell her what happened and show her their popsicles. Their mom says, "Wow, you are very good. You helped the vendor and you got popsicles. I am proud of you. You are very good." + +Sam and Mia smile and hug their mom. They eat their popsicles and enjoy the park. They are very happy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide, but Tom is scared. + +"Come on, Tom. It is fun!" Lily says. She holds Tom's hand and pulls him to the slide. Tom sees the knob at the top of the slide. He does not want to touch it. + +"No, Lily. It is too high. I do not like it." Tom says. He tries to let go of Lily's hand, but she does not let him. + +"Trust me, Tom. It is not scary. It is cute. Look, there is a smile on the knob. See?" Lily says. She points to the knob. Tom looks at the knob. He sees a smile on it. It is a cute smile. It makes Tom feel better. + +"Okay, Lily. I will try it. But you go first." Tom says. Lily nods. She lets go of Tom's hand and climbs to the top of the slide. She touches the knob and smiles back at it. Then she slides down. She laughs and shouts. + +"Wow, that was fun! Come on, Tom. Your turn!" Lily says. She waits for Tom at the bottom of the slide. Tom climbs to the top of the slide. He touches the knob and smiles at it. He feels brave. He slides down. He laughs and shouts too. + +"Yay, Tom! You did it! You are awesome!" Lily says. She hugs Tom. Tom hugs her back. They are happy. They smile at each other. They smile at the knob. The knob smiles at them. They play on the slide again and again. They have a lot of fun. +Lily liked to draw with pastels. Pastels were smooth and soft. They made pretty colors on paper. Lily had many pastels. She had red, yellow, blue, green, pink, and purple. She liked to mix them and make new colors. + +One day, Lily saw something shiny in the sky. It was the sun. The sun was very bright and warm. Lily wanted to draw the sun with her pastels. She thought the sun would like that. She took her pastels and her paper and went outside. + +Lily found a nice spot on the grass. She put her paper on the ground. She picked a yellow pastel. She started to draw a big circle for the sun. She smiled. She thought the sun would smile too. + +But the sun was not happy. The sun did not like Lily's pastel. The sun thought Lily's pastel was too dull and pale. The sun wanted to be the only shiny thing in the sky. The sun was angry and jealous. The sun decided to teach Lily a lesson. + +The sun shone very hard on Lily's paper. The sun made the paper very hot. The paper started to burn. The pastels started to melt. The colors ran and mixed. Lily's drawing was ruined. Lily was sad and scared. She dropped her pastels and ran away. She cried. She did not understand why the sun was so mean. She did not want to draw the sun anymore. She did not like the sun anymore. +Tim and Jen like to play in the garden. They have a hose that makes water come out. They spray the water on the flowers, the grass and each other. They laugh and have fun. + +One day, Mom says she has to work. She tells Tim and Jen to be good and not make a mess. She gives them a snack and a drink and goes inside. Tim and Jen say okay and go back to the garden. + +They play with the hose for a while, but then they get bored. They look for something else to do. They see a big hole in the fence. They wonder what is on the other side. They decide to go and see. + +They crawl through the hole and find a road. They see cars and trucks and bikes. They think it is exciting. They forget about the hose and the garden. They run across the road. + +But they do not look both ways. They do not see the big truck that is coming fast. The truck does not see them either. It is too late to stop. There is a loud noise and a big crash. + +Mom hears the noise and runs outside. She sees the hole in the fence and the hose on the ground. She sees the truck and the road. She sees Tim and Jen. They are not moving. They are not laughing. They are not having fun. They are gone. + +Mom cries and cries. She wishes she did not have to work. She wishes she stayed with Tim and Jen. She wishes they did not go through the hole. She wishes they were still in the garden. She wishes they were still alive. + +The end. +Tom is a bald man who likes to clean. He works in a big zoo where there are many animals. He cleans the cages, the water, and the food for the animals. He is very good at his job and the animals like him. + +One day, Tom has to clean the jungle area. The jungle area has many trees, plants, and birds. It also has monkeys, lions, and snakes. Tom is not afraid of the animals, but he has to be careful. He takes a big broom, a bucket, and a hose. + +Tom starts to clean the jungle area. He sweeps the leaves, the dirt, and the trash. He fills the bucket with water and pours it on the plants. He uses the hose to spray the cages and the rocks. He makes the jungle area look nice and fresh. + +But while Tom is cleaning, he does not see a monkey. The monkey is curious and playful. It sees Tom's broom and bucket and wants to have fun. It sneaks behind Tom and grabs the broom. Then it runs away with it. + +Tom hears a noise and turns around. He sees the monkey with his broom. He says, "Hey, give me back my broom!" He chases the monkey, but the monkey is fast and clever. It swings from tree to tree, making funny noises. It teases Tom and throws the broom at him. + +Tom tries to catch the broom, but he misses. He falls on the ground and gets dirty. He is not happy. He says, "Stop it, monkey! You are making a mess!" He gets up and runs after the monkey again. + +The other animals watch Tom and the monkey. They think it is funny and laugh. They join the game and throw leaves, fruits, and nuts at Tom. They make the jungle area dirty again. + +Tom is tired and angry. He says, "Stop it, animals! You are ruining my work!" He wants to clean the jungle area, but he cannot. He has no broom, no bucket, and no hose. He has only dirt, leaves, and water on him. + +Tom gives up and sits on a rock. He is sad and wet. He says, "I just wanted to clean the jungle area. Why are you so mean to me?" He looks at the animals and hopes they will be sorry. + +But the animals are not sorry. They are happy and proud. They think they have won the game. They cheer and clap. They say, "We are the kings of the jungle! We do not need to be clean!" + +The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pile of leaves. They run to the pile and jump in. The leaves are soft and crunchy. + +"Let's cover ourselves with leaves!" Anna says. "It will be fun!" + +"OK!" Ben says. They scoop up leaves and put them on their heads and bodies. They giggle and hide under the leaves. + +"Can you see me?" Anna asks. + +"No, I can't see you!" Ben says. "Can you see me?" + +"No, I can't see you!" Anna says. "We are like bugs in the leaves!" + +They hear a voice. It is Anna's mom. She is looking for them. + +"Anna, Ben, where are you?" she calls. + +Anna and Ben peek out from the leaves. They see Anna's mom. She sees them too. She smiles. + +"There you are!" she says. "What are you doing?" + +"We are covering ourselves with leaves!" Anna says. "It is interesting!" + +"It is interesting, indeed!" Anna's mom says. "But it is also time to go home. Come on, let's shake off the leaves and get ready." + +Anna and Ben get out of the pile. They shake off the leaves and brush their hair. They say goodbye to the park and follow Anna's mom. + +They had a fun day playing in the leaves. They are happy. +Lily and Ben like to play pretend. They have a big box of costumes and toys. Today, they want to be knights and fight a dragon. They put on helmets and capes and swords. They look for a dragon in the garden. + +They see a big green lizard on a rock. It has a long tail and spikes. Lily and Ben think it is a dragon. They run towards it and shout, "We are brave knights! We will stop you, dragon!" + +The lizard is scared. It hisses and runs away. Lily and Ben chase it. They think they are having fun. But the lizard is not having fun. It is angry and scared. + +The lizard runs into the house. It sees Lily and Ben's mom in the kitchen. It jumps on her head and makes a loud noise. Lily and Ben's mom is surprised. She screams and drops a plate. The plate breaks on the floor. + +Lily and Ben run into the house. They see the lizard on their mom's head. They see the broken plate on the floor. They see their mom's face. She is not happy. She is mad. + +Lily and Ben feel bad. They did not mean to scare the lizard or their mom. They did not mean to break the plate. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We were playing pretend. We thought the lizard was a dragon." + +Their mom takes the lizard off her head. She puts it outside. She says, "I know you were playing pretend. But you have to be careful. You have to respect the animals and the things in the house. You have to say sorry to the lizard and to me." + +Lily and Ben say sorry to the lizard and to their mom. They hug their mom. They are embarrassed. They do not want to play pretend with a dragon anymore. They want to play something else. +Tom and Lily are playing with blocks. They like to make towers and houses with the blocks. The blocks are colorful. They have red, blue, yellow and green blocks. + +Tom wants to make the tallest tower. He puts more and more blocks on top of each other. He says, "Look, Lily, my tower is very high. It increases every time I add a block." + +Lily wants to make the most beautiful house. She puts different blocks together to make walls and a roof. She says, "Look, Tom, my house is very pretty. It has many colors. It is colorful." + +Tom and Lily are happy with their blocks. They show each other their creations. They say, "Wow, you did a good job. Your tower is high. Your house is pretty." + +But then, a big dog comes into the room. The dog is curious. He sees the blocks and wants to play with them. He runs towards the blocks and knocks them over with his nose and his tail. The blocks fall down and make a loud noise. + +Tom and Lily are sad and scared. They cry and cover their ears. They say, "No, no, dog, go away. You broke our blocks. You hurt our ears." + +The dog is sorry. He did not mean to break the blocks or hurt the ears. He wags his tail and licks their faces. He says, "Woof, woof, I'm sorry. I just wanted to play. I like your blocks. They are colorful." + +Tom and Lily stop crying. They see that the dog is friendly. They pet his fur and scratch his ears. They say, "It's okay, dog, we forgive you. You are a good dog. You have soft fur and big ears." + +Tom and Lily and the dog become friends. They play with the blocks again. They make new towers and houses. They share the blocks and the colors. They have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Lily went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. They saw many shells of different colors and shapes. Some were big and some were small. + +One day, they found a small shell that was not like the others. It was round and gray and had a crack in it. Tom and Lily were curious. They wanted to see what was inside. They asked Mom and Dad if they could open it. + +Mom and Dad said yes, but they had to be careful. They gave Tom and Lily a knife and a towel. They told them to hold the shell in the towel and use the knife to pry it open. Tom and Lily did as they were told. They used the knife to make the crack bigger and bigger. + +When they opened the shell, they saw something shiny and white inside. It was an oyster. It had a pearl in it. Tom and Lily were amazed. They had never seen a pearl before. They thought it was very pretty and very special. + +They showed Mom and Dad their treasure. Mom and Dad were happy for them. They said they could keep the pearl as a souvenir. They told them that oysters are animals that live in the sea and make pearls inside their shells. They said that pearls are very rare and valuable. + +Tom and Lily thanked Mom and Dad. They put the pearl in a small box and kept it safe. They decided to share it and take turns wearing it as a necklace. They felt very lucky and proud. They had found a small shell with a big surprise. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys on the rug in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a cute teddy bear that she loved very much. She hugged it and said, "You are my best friend, Teddy." + +Ben had a toy car that he liked to zoom around the rug. He made vroom-vroom sounds and said, "Look how fast I can go, Lily." He drove his car near Lily's teddy bear and said, "Can I play with your bear, Lily? He looks so soft and cuddly." + +Lily did not want to share her bear. She said, "No, Ben. This is my bear. You have your car. Go away." She pulled her bear closer to her and turned away from Ben. + +Ben felt sad and angry. He wanted to play with the bear too. He thought of a way to get the bear from Lily. He said, "Hey, Lily, look over there. There is a big bird outside the window. It is so pretty and colorful. Come and see." + +Lily loved birds. She let go of her bear and ran to the window. She said, "Wow, Ben, you are right. That is a beautiful bird. I wish I could fly like that." She pressed her nose against the glass and watched the bird. + +Ben saw his chance. He quickly grabbed the bear and ran to the other side of the room. He hid the bear behind a pillow on the couch. He said, "Ha-ha, Lily. I have your bear now. You can't find him. He disappeared." + +Lily turned around and saw that her bear was gone. She felt scared and sad. She said, "Ben, where is my bear? Give him back to me. He is not yours. He is mine. Please, Ben, I need my bear." + +Ben laughed and said, "No, Lily. You can't have your bear. He is gone. You have to find him. But you will never find him. He is too well hidden." + +Lily started to cry. She said, "Ben, you are mean. You are not my friend. You are a bad brother. I want my bear. I want my bear." + +Their mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Lily crying and Ben smiling. She said, "What is going on here? Why are you crying, Lily? Why are you smiling, Ben?" + +Lily said, "Mom, Ben took my bear. He hid him somewhere. He said he disappeared. He won't give him back to me. He is mean." + +Ben said, "Mom, Lily wouldn't share her bear with me. She was selfish. She said I could only play with my car. She was rude. So I took her bear and hid him. It was a game." + +Mom said, "Ben, that was not a nice game. That was a mean trick. You hurt Lily's feelings. You have to give her back her bear. And you have to say sorry to her. Lily, you have to share your toys with Ben. He is your brother. You have to be kind to him. And you have to say sorry to him too." + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They felt sorry for what they did. They said, "Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben." They hugged each other and said, "We are friends. We are siblings." + +Ben gave Lily back her bear. Lily let Ben play with her bear. They played together on the rug with their toys. They had fun and they were happy. Mom smiled and said, "That's better. I love you both." She gave them a kiss and said, "Now, let's have some cookies." +There was a big palace in the land. It was very old and had many rooms. Some people said it had magic inside. One day, a little girl named Mia went to see the palace with her mom and dad. They walked around and looked at the paintings and statues. + +"Wow, this is so pretty!" Mia said. "Can we go inside?" + +"Sorry, honey, we can't," her mom said. "The palace is closed to visitors. Only the king and queen can go inside." + +Mia was sad. She wanted to see the magic. She saw a small door near the garden. It was open a little bit. She ran to the door and peeked inside. She saw a long hallway with many doors. She was curious. She went inside and closed the door behind her. + +She walked along the hallway and opened some doors. She saw a big bed with a canopy, a shiny mirror, a closet with many dresses, and a table with many books. She felt like a princess. She lay down on the bed and pretended to sleep. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud voice. "Who are you? What are you doing here?" It was the queen. She had come to take a nap in her room. She saw Mia on her bed and was angry. + +Mia was scared. She jumped off the bed and ran to the door. She tried to open it, but it was locked. She had locked herself in by mistake. + +"Please, don't be mad," Mia said. "I'm sorry. I just wanted to see the magic." + +"What magic?" the queen asked. "There is no magic here. This is an ancient palace. It is old and dusty. You have no right to be here. You are a trespasser. Guards, take her away!" + +Mia cried. She wished she had listened to her mom and dad. She wished she had never gone inside the palace. She learned a hard lesson. She should never go where she is not allowed. +Anna was having a birthday party with her friends. She was very happy. She had a big cake with pink frosting and candles. She wanted to share it with everyone. + +But there was a problem. Her friend Ben did not like cake. He only liked to drink milk. He did not want to eat any cake. He said cake was yucky. Anna was worried. She did not want Ben to be sad at her party. + +She had an idea. She asked her mom to bring a glass of milk for Ben. She said, "Ben, you do not have to eat cake if you do not want to. But you can drink milk and blow the candles with me. That will be fun." + +Ben smiled. He liked milk. He liked Anna. He said, "OK, Anna. Thank you for being nice. I will drink milk and blow the candles with you." + +Anna and Ben drank milk and ate cake with their friends. They blew the candles and made a wish. They had a lot of fun. Anna was not worried anymore. She was happy. +Jenny was hurt. She fell down from her bike and scraped her knee. It was red and bleeding and it hurt a lot. She cried and ran to her mom. + +"Mom, mom, help me! My knee is hurt!" Jenny sobbed. + +Mom hugged Jenny and took her inside. She cleaned her knee and put a band-aid on it. She kissed Jenny and said, "Don't worry, my sweetie. Your knee will improve soon. You are brave and strong." + +Jenny felt a little better, but she was still sad. She loved her bike, but she was afraid to ride it again. She thought she would fall down again and get hurt again. + +That night, Jenny had a dream. She dreamed that an angel came to her room. The angel had big white wings and a shiny dress. She smiled and said, "Hello, Jenny. I am here to help you." + +"Help me with what?" Jenny asked. + +"With your bike. I know you are scared, but you can do it. You just need to practice and be careful. You have a gift for riding. You can improve and have fun. I will watch over you and protect you." + +"Really?" Jenny said. + +"Really. Trust me. I am your angel. Now, wake up and try again. You can do it!" The angel said. + +Jenny woke up and felt a warm glow in her heart. She looked at her knee and saw that it was less red and less hurt. She smiled and jumped out of bed. She ran to her mom and said, "Mom, mom, can I ride my bike again? I had a dream and an angel told me I can improve and have fun. She said she will watch over me and protect me." + +Mom was surprised and happy. She said, "Of course, my sweetie. You can ride your bike again. I am proud of you. Maybe you did have an angel in your dream. Maybe she is your guardian angel. Let's go outside and see." + +Jenny and mom went outside and Jenny got on her bike. She felt confident and happy. She pedaled and balanced and steered. She did not fall down. She improved and had fun. She felt the angel's presence and thanked her. She said, "Thank you, angel. You are the best. I love you." +Anna and Ben were very happy. They were going to the festival with Mom and Dad. The festival had many fun things. There were balloons, games, music, and food. Anna and Ben wanted to see everything. + +They saw a big clown with a red nose and funny clothes. He was making jokes and giving out candy. Anna and Ben liked the clown. They wanted to get closer to him. They pushed through the crowd of people. They poked the clown's nose. It made a funny sound. The clown laughed. + +"Hello, little ones. Do you like my nose?" the clown asked. + +"Yes, we do. It is funny and soft," Anna said. + +"Can we have some candy?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, you can. Here you go. But be careful. Don't poke my nose too hard. It might fall off," the clown said. He gave them each a lollipop. + +Anna and Ben thanked the clown. They licked their lollipops. They were happy. They wanted to see more of the festival. + +They saw a big tent with a sign that said "Magic Show". They wanted to see the magic show. They ran to the tent. They did not see the little girl who was walking in front of them. They bumped into her. She fell down. She dropped her ice cream. She started to cry. + +Anna and Ben felt bad. They did not mean to hurt the girl. They helped her get up. They said they were sorry. + +"I'm sorry we bumped into you. Are you okay?" Anna asked. + +"I'm sorry we made you drop your ice cream. Do you want some of our candy?" Ben offered. + +The girl stopped crying. She looked at Anna and Ben. She saw their lollipops. She smiled. + +"Thank you. You are very nice. I'm okay. It was an accident. Can we be friends?" the girl asked. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They gave her their lollipops. They hugged her. They said they were friends. + +They went to see the magic show together. They had fun. They saw the magician do amazing tricks. They clapped and cheered. They were happy. They enjoyed the festival. +Anna loved bananas. She ate one every day after lunch. But today, she saw a big bunch of bananas on the kitchen table. They looked so yellow and sweet. She wanted to eat them all. + +She looked around. Mommy was in the living room, reading a book. Daddy was in the garden, watering the flowers. No one would see her. She tiptoed to the table and reached for a banana. She peeled it and took a big bite. It was delicious. + +She wanted another one. She peeled another banana and ate it. And another one. And another one. She did not stop until she ate all the bananas. She felt very full and happy. + +But then, she heard Mommy's voice. "Anna, where are you? It's time for lunch!" + +Anna felt a pang in her tummy. She realized what she had done. She had eaten all the bananas. There were none left for Mommy and Daddy. And for her lunch. She felt very guilty. + +She hid behind the table and hoped Mommy would not find her. But Mommy came into the kitchen and saw the empty banana peels on the floor. She frowned and looked around. + +"Anna, what have you done?" she asked. + +Anna peeked from behind the table and saw Mommy's angry face. She knew she was in trouble. She came out slowly and hung her head. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy," she said. "I ate all the bananas. I was hungry." + +Mommy sighed and shook her head. She picked up Anna and hugged her. + +"I know you love bananas, Anna, but you can't eat them all. You have to share with others. And you have to eat other things, too. Bananas are good for you, but too many can make you sick." + +She put Anna down and examined her tummy. It was round and hard. + +"Does your tummy hurt, Anna?" she asked. + +Anna nodded. She felt a little sick. + +Mommy smiled and kissed her forehead. + +"Come on, let's go to the couch. I'll make you some tea and toast. And maybe later, we can go to the store and buy some more bananas. But only if you promise to share them, okay?" + +Anna nodded again. She felt a little better. + +"Okay, Mommy," she said. "I promise. I love you." + +"I love you, too, Anna," Mommy said. "Now, let's go." +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to help Mom in the garden. Mom grows many herbs in the garden. Herbs are plants that smell good and make food tasty. Mom says herbs are healthy for us. + +One day, Lily and Ben see a big basket of herbs on the table. They want to play with them. They take some herbs and run outside. They pretend the herbs are toys. They throw them in the air, make them into hats, and rub them on their faces. + +Mom sees them and says, "Stop! What are you doing with my herbs? You are spoiling them! They are not toys, they are food. I need them for dinner. You are wasting them and making a mess." + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They did not know they were spoiling the herbs. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We just wanted to have fun. We did not mean to spoil the herbs. Can we help you clean them?" + +Mom smiles and says, "It's okay, I know you did not mean to spoil them. But you have to be careful with herbs. They are delicate and precious. They need to be washed and dried and stored properly. You can help me clean them and put them in jars. Then we can use them for dinner and enjoy their flavor and health benefits." + +Lily and Ben nod and say, "Yes, Mom. We will help you. We want to learn more about herbs. We want to eat healthy food with you." They hug Mom and go to the kitchen. They wash the herbs, dry them, and put them in jars. They label the jars with the names of the herbs. They are proud of their work. They can't wait to taste the herbs in dinner. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big man with a funny hat. He is holding a big flag. He is waving the flag at the cars and the people. + +"Who is he?" Anna asks Ben. + +"I don't know. He is curious," Ben says. + +They run to the man. They want to see his flag. The man smiles at them. He stops waving the flag. + +"Hello, little ones. Do you like my flag?" he asks. + +"Yes, it is pretty. What is it for?" Anna says. + +"It is for a parade. I am in a band. We play music and march with flags. Do you want to see?" he says. + +"Yes, please!" Ben says. + +The man takes them to a big truck. There are many other people with flags and instruments. They are wearing colorful clothes. They are getting ready for the parade. + +"Come on, hop in. You can wave a flag with me. It will be fun," he says. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They climb into the truck. They each get a small flag. They wave their flags with the man. They hear the music. They see the people cheering. They have a lot of fun. They are glad they met the curious man with the funny hat. +Anna and Ben are playing in the living room. They see a big envelope on the table. It has a red sticker on it. + +"What is this?" Anna asks. + +"Maybe it is a present!" Ben says. + +They run to the table and try to open the envelope. But it is very hard to tear. + +"Stop!" Mommy says. She comes into the room and sees Anna and Ben. She looks angry. + +"That is not for you!" Mommy says. "That is a very important letter for Daddy. You should not take things that are not yours!" + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They drop the envelope and say sorry to Mommy. + +Mommy hugs them and says, "It's okay. I know you were curious. But you have to ask before you touch things that belong to someone else. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod and say yes. They promise to be more careful next time. + +Mommy smiles and says, "Good. Now, why don't you play with your toys instead? I have a surprise for you later." + +Anna and Ben wonder what the surprise is. They go back to their toys and play nicely. They hope the surprise is a present. +Ben and Lily were playing soccer in the park. They liked to kick the ball and run after it. They also liked to score goals. Ben was good at scoring. He scored three times. Lily scored only once. She wanted to score more. + +"Pass me the ball, Ben!" Lily shouted. "I want to score too!" + +Ben nodded and kicked the ball to Lily. Lily ran with the ball towards the goal. She saw a big dog near the goal. The dog was barking and growling. Lily was scared of the dog. She stopped and trembled. + +"Help, Ben!" Lily cried. "The dog is scary!" + +Ben saw the dog and ran to Lily. He picked up the ball and threw it away. The dog ran after the ball. Ben hugged Lily and said, "Don't worry, Lily. The dog is gone. You are safe with me." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother." + +They walked back to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. She gave them juice and cookies. She said, "You played well, Ben and Lily. I'm proud of you." + +Ben and Lily shared their juice and cookies. They were happy and safe. They did not care about the score. They only cared about each other. +Tim was a tidy boy who liked to keep his room clean. He always put his toys away and made his bed. He was proud of his room and wanted to show it to his friends. + +One day, he invited Sam and Lily to come over and play. He served them some juice and cookies on a tray and took them to his room. "Look at my room!" he said. "It is so tidy and nice!" + +Sam and Lily looked around and saw Tim's books, cars, dolls and puzzles. They were all neatly arranged on the shelves and in the boxes. "Wow, your room is very tidy!" Sam said. "Can we play with your toys?" + +"Of course!" Tim said. "But please be careful and put them back where they belong when you are done." + +Sam and Lily nodded and picked up some toys. They had fun playing with them, but they did not put them back. They left them on the floor, on the bed, on the desk and on the tray. Tim did not notice because he was busy showing them his drawings. + +After a while, they heard a knock on the door. It was Tim's mom. She came in and saw the mess. She was not happy. "What happened here?" she asked. "This room is a disaster!" + +Tim looked around and saw the toys everywhere. He felt ashamed. He had not kept his room tidy. He had not been a good host. He had not been a good friend. + +He turned to Sam and Lily and said, "I'm sorry, mom. It's my fault. I let them play with my toys, but I did not watch them. I did not make them put them back. I was not a good boy." + +Sam and Lily felt sorry too. They had not been good guests. They had not respected Tim's room. They had not helped him clean up. They had not been good friends. + +They turned to Tim and said, "We're sorry, Tim. It's our fault. We played with your toys, but we did not care. We did not put them back. We were not good friends." + +Tim's mom saw that they were sorry. She said, "It's okay, boys and girls. I'm glad you apologized. But you have to learn to be more responsible and respectful. You have to take care of your things and your friends' things. You have to help each other and be tidy. That's what good friends do." + +Tim, Sam and Lily nodded. They understood. They said, "Yes, mom. We will do that. We will be good friends." + +They hugged each other and started to pick up the toys. They put them back where they belonged. They made the room tidy and nice again. + +As they were finishing, they saw a little mouse peeking out from under the bed. It had been hiding from the noise and the mess. It looked at them and squeaked. It seemed to say, "Thank you for making the room tidy and nice again. Now I can come out and play too." + +They smiled at the mouse and gave it a cookie. They had made a new friend. They had learned a lesson. They had been good. +Tim and Liz are playing with their toy train. They like to make the train go fast and slow, and stop and start. They have a switch that can change the track. The switch has two colors: red and green. + +"Let's make the train go to the tunnel!" Tim says. He pushes the switch to green. The train goes to the right and enters the dark tunnel. + +"No, let's make the train go to the bridge!" Liz says. She pulls the switch to red. The train goes to the left and crosses the high bridge. + +They take turns to switch the track. They have fun watching the train go different ways. + +But then, something happens. A loud noise comes from the sky. It is a storm. The rain falls hard. The wind blows strong. The thunder roars. The lightning strikes. + +"Look!" Tim says. He points to the window. "The lightning is bright and scary!" + +"Wow!" Liz says. She looks at the window. "The lightning is interesting and pretty!" + +They see the lightning strike the tree, the house, and the fence. They see the sparks fly and the smoke rise. + +But then, they see something else. The lightning strikes the switch. The switch makes a loud pop and a flash. The switch breaks. The train stops. + +"Oh no!" Tim says. He runs to the switch. He tries to fix it. But it does not work. + +"Oh no!" Liz says. She runs to the train. She tries to push it. But it does not move. + +They are sad. They cannot play with their toy train anymore. The switch is broken. The storm is bad. + +They hug each other. They wait for the storm to end. They hope their toy train will work again. They hope their switch will be fixed. They hope the lightning will not strike again. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a creek that had fish and frogs. Sometimes they would catch the fish and frogs and put them in a bucket, but they always let them go back to the creek. + +One day, Tom saw a shiny red bike in Lily's yard. He wanted to ride it, but he did not have a bike of his own. He asked Lily if he could lend her bike for a while. + +"Please, Lily, can I lend your bike? It looks so fun and fast. I will be careful and give it back soon," Tom said. + +Lily was not sure. She liked her bike very much and did not want it to get broken or lost. But she also wanted to be a good friend and share with Tom. She thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, Tom, you can lend my bike, but only for a little bit. And you have to stay in the yard and not go near the creek. The creek is deep and dangerous and you could fall in and get hurt." + +Tom agreed and thanked Lily. He took her bike and rode it around the yard. He felt happy and free. He forgot about Lily and her rules. He wanted to go faster and farther. He saw a hill near the creek and decided to ride down it. He thought it would be fun and exciting. + +But he was wrong. As he rode down the hill, he lost control of the bike. He could not stop or turn. He headed straight for the creek. He screamed and closed his eyes. He felt a splash and a cold shock. He and the bike fell into the creek. + +Lily heard Tom's scream and ran to the creek. She saw Tom and her bike in the water. She was scared and angry. She ran to the edge and helped Tom out. He was wet and muddy and shivering. He looked at Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily, I'm sorry. I broke your rule and your bike. I was stupid and selfish. Please forgive me." + +Lily was glad that Tom was not hurt, but she was also sad and disappointed. She looked at her bike and saw that it was bent and scratched and rusty. She knew that it would not work anymore. She said, "Tom, you were not a good friend. You did not listen to me or respect my bike. You lied and broke your promise. You ruined my bike and my trust. You can't lend my bike anymore. You can't play with me anymore." + +Tom felt ashamed and sorry. He wished he had been more careful and honest. He learned a hard lesson. He lost his friend and her bike. He realized that it is better to be healthy and happy than to be fast and foolish. He hoped that one day, Lily would forgive him and be his friend again. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They zoom their cars on the floor, on the table, on the sofa. They make loud noises with their mouths. Vroom, vroom, vroom! + +One day, they find a big shell in the garden. It is white and shiny. It has many bumps and holes. They think it is a cool car. They take it inside and zoom it with their other cars. They pretend it is a spaceship or a submarine. They have fun with the shell. + +But the shell is not a car. It is a home for a snail. The snail is hiding inside the shell. It is scared of the loud noises and the fast movements. It wants to go back to the garden. It pokes its head out of the shell and says, "Excuse me, can you please stop zooming me? I am not a car. I am a snail. This is my shell. It is my home. Can you please give it back to me?" + +Tim and Sam are surprised. They did not know there was a snail in the shell. They feel sorry for the snail. They are polite boys. They say, "Oh, we are sorry, snail. We did not mean to scare you. We thought the shell was a car. It is a very nice shell. We will give it back to you. Where do you want to go?" + +The snail is happy. It says, "Thank you, boys. You are very kind. I want to go back to the garden. There are many plants and flowers there. I like to eat them and crawl on them. Can you please take me there?" + +Tim and Sam nod. They pick up the shell carefully and carry it to the garden. They put it on the grass and say goodbye to the snail. The snail says thank you again and crawls out of the shell. It waves its antenna and smiles. Tim and Sam wave back and smile too. They go back to their cars and zoom them again. But they are more careful now. They do not zoom any shells or snails. They know they are not cars. They are homes and friends. +Tom is a shy boy. He does not like to talk to other kids. He likes to play with his toys by himself. One day, his mom takes him to a new park. There are many kids there. They run and laugh and have fun. + +Tom sees a big slide. He wants to try it, but he is scared. He thinks the slide is too high and fast. He holds his mom's hand and stays away from the slide. + +"Tom, do you want to go on the slide?" his mom asks. + +"No, mom. I am scared. The slide is not safe," Tom says. + +"Look, Tom. There is a girl on the slide. She is your age. She is not scared. She is having fun. Maybe you can make a new friend," his mom says. + +Tom looks at the girl. She has long brown hair and a pink dress. She smiles at him. She slides down and runs back up. She does it again and again. + +"Hi, I am Mia. What is your name?" the girl says to Tom. + +Tom does not answer. He hides behind his mom. + +"Tom, don't be shy. Mia is nice. She wants to play with you. Maybe she can teach you how to slide," his mom says. + +Tom looks at Mia again. She still smiles at him. She holds out her hand. + +"Come on, Tom. I will show you how to slide. It is easy and fun. You will like it. Trust me," Mia says. + +Tom thinks for a moment. He wants to try the slide, but he is still scared. He looks at his mom. She nods and smiles. She lets go of his hand. + +Tom takes Mia's hand. He follows her to the slide. She helps him climb up. She sits behind him. She wraps her arms around him. + +"Ready, Tom? Don't be scared. I am here with you. We will slide together. It will be safe and fun. Just hold on tight and enjoy the ride," Mia says. + +Tom nods. He feels Mia's warm hug. He feels a little less scared. He holds on tight. Mia pushes them down. They slide fast. They feel the wind and the sun. They laugh and scream. They reach the bottom. They slide again and again. + +Tom is not scared anymore. He is having fun. He likes the slide. He likes Mia. He has a new friend. He is not shy anymore. He is happy. +Tim and Sue were friends who liked to play in the forest. They knew many animals and plants there. They also knew how to sign, because Sue's mom was deaf and taught them. They used their hands to make shapes and say things without talking. + +One day, they saw a big bear in the forest. It was hungry and angry. It growled and showed its teeth. Tim and Sue were scared and ran away. But the bear was faster and chased them. They looked for a place to hide. + +They found a big tree with a hole in it. They crawled inside and hoped the bear would not see them. They were quiet and still. They signed to each other. + +"Are you OK?" Tim signed. + +"Yes, I am OK. But I am afraid of the bear. It is very harsh." Sue signed. + +"Me too. Maybe it will go away soon. We have to be brave." Tim signed. + +They hugged each other and waited. They heard the bear sniffing and scratching outside. They prayed for help. + +After a while, they heard a loud noise. It was a hunter with a gun. He saw the bear and shot it. The bear fell down and did not move. The hunter came to the tree and saw Tim and Sue. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, kids. You are safe now. I heard your screams and came to help. How did you get here?" + +Tim and Sue came out of the hole and thanked the hunter. They told him they were playing in the forest and saw the bear. They also told him they could sign. + +"That's amazing. You are very smart and brave. Sign is a good way to communicate. My brother is deaf too. He would like to meet you." The hunter said. + +He took them to his car and drove them home. He gave them some cookies and juice. He also gave them his phone number and said they could call him anytime. He said he would take them to see his brother and teach them more sign. + +Tim and Sue were happy and relieved. They hugged the hunter and said goodbye. They learned a lot that day. They learned that the forest was beautiful but also harsh. They learned that sign was useful and fun. They learned that the hunter was kind and friendly. They learned that they were lucky and grateful. They learned that they were best friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They saw a big fire truck with red lights and loud sounds. They ran to see it. + +"Wow, look at the fire truck!" Ben said. "It has a long part that can spray water." + +"I want to see the part!" Lily said. "Can we go closer, mom?" + +Mom nodded and took their hands. They walked to the fire truck and saw some firemen. One of them smiled and waved at them. + +"Hello, kids. Do you like our fire truck?" he asked. + +"Yes, we do!" Lily and Ben said together. + +"Would you like to see how the part works?" he asked. + +"Yes, please!" they said. + +The fireman took them to the back of the truck and showed them the part. It was a big hose that was coiled up. He explained that when there was a fire, they would uncoil the hose and connect it to a hydrant. Then they would use the hose to spray water on the fire and put it out. + +"Can we see you spray water?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, but not here. There is no fire here, and we don't want to waste water. But we can show you on the grass over there," he said. + +He took the hose and uncoiled it. He asked another fireman to turn on the water. Then he pointed the hose at the grass and sprayed a stream of water. The water made a rainbow in the sun. + +"Wow, that's beautiful!" Lily said. + +"It is, isn't it?" the fireman said. "But remember, kids, fire is not beautiful. Fire is dangerous and can hurt you. That's why we are here to help. If you ever see a fire, you should stay away and tell an adult." + +"Okay, we will," Lily and Ben said. + +They thanked the fireman and went back to their mom. They hugged her and told her what they learned. They were happy and proud to see the fire truck and the firemen. They waved goodbye and continued to play in the park. +Lily and Sam were going on a safari with their mom and dad. They were very excited to see the animals. They packed their hats, sunglasses, and binoculars in their backpacks. + +"Are you ready, kids?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Lily and Sam shouted. + +They got in the car and drove to the park. There, they met their guide, who had a big jeep. He told them his name was Ben and he would show them the lions, elephants, giraffes, and more. + +"Wow!" Lily and Sam said. + +They climbed into the jeep and put on their seatbelts. Ben started the engine and drove into the savanna. They saw many animals along the way. They saw zebras, antelopes, monkeys, and birds. They took pictures and asked Ben questions. + +"Look, there's a lion!" Sam pointed. + +"Shh, be quiet, he might hear us," Lily whispered. + +They watched the lion as he lay under a tree. He looked sleepy and bored. Ben told them the lion was the king of the animals and he had a big mane. + +"Can we see the elephants?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, they are not far from here," Ben said. + +He drove to a waterhole, where they saw a herd of elephants. They were big and gray, with long trunks and tusks. They were drinking, splashing, and playing in the water. Lily and Sam laughed as they saw the baby elephants run and chase each other. + +"They are so cute!" Lily said. + +"They are very smart, too," Ben said. + +He told them the elephants could remember things, communicate with each other, and help each other. + +"Can we choose one to take home?" Sam asked. + +"No, no, no, they belong here, in the wild," Ben said. + +"They are too big for our house, anyway," Lily said. + +They waved goodbye to the elephants and continued their safari. They saw more animals, like giraffes, rhinos, hippos, and crocodiles. They had a lot of fun and learned a lot. They thanked Ben for the amazing tour and went back to their car. + +"That was the best safari ever!" Lily and Sam said. + +They hugged their mom and dad and told them all about their adventure. They were very happy and tired. They fell asleep in the car, dreaming of the animals. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with cars and dolls. One day, they find a big car in the garage. It is red and shiny. They want to drive it. + +"Let's go for a ride," Tom says. "We can have tea at the park." + +"OK," Jen says. "But we have to be careful. This is not our car." + +They get in the car and turn the key. The car makes a loud noise. They press the pedals and the car moves. They are happy. + +They drive out of the garage and onto the road. They do not see the other cars and the people. They do not know how to stop or turn. They drive very fast and very bad. + +"Look, there is the park!" Jen says. "Let's have tea there." + +But they do not reach the park. They crash into a big tree. The car is broken. The tea is spilled. Tom and Jen are hurt. They cry. + +A man comes out of the house. He is angry. He sees the car and the tree and the children. He shouts. + +"What have you done? This is my car! You are terrible children! You are in big trouble!" + +Tom and Jen are scared. They wish they did not drive the car. They wish they played with their toys. They are very sorry. But it is too late. The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with their pets. Lily has a cat and Ben has a dog. The cat and the dog do not like each other. They disagree a lot. They hiss and bark and chase each other. + +One day, Lily and Ben decide to have a tea party. They invite their pets to join them. They put hats and scarves on them. They give them cups and plates. They pretend to pour tea and serve cake. The cat and the dog do not like the tea party. They disagree with the hats and scarves. They disagree with the cups and plates. They disagree with the tea and cake. They knock over the table and spill the tea. They make a big mess. + +Lily and Ben are sad and angry. They scold their pets. They say they are bad and naughty. They say they are ashamed of them. The cat and the dog feel sorry. They did not mean to ruin the tea party. They just wanted to play. They lick their friends and wag their tails. They try to say they are sorry. + +Lily and Ben see their pets are sorry. They forgive them. They hug them and pet them. They say they are good and nice. They say they are not ashamed of them. They say they love them. The cat and the dog are happy. They love their friends too. They agree to be nice to each other. They agree to join the tea party. They agree to wear the hats and scarves. They agree to drink the tea and eat the cake. They have fun. Lily and Ben are happy too. They have fun with their pets. They are friends. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and chase each other. They saw a shiny thing on the grass. It was a razor. Lily picked it up and said, "Look, Tom, what is this?" + +Tom said, "I don't know, but it looks sharp. Don't touch it, Lily, you might get hurt." + +But Lily did not listen. She wanted to see what the razor could do. She ran to the flower bed and cut some flowers with the razor. She laughed and said, "This is fun, Tom, come and try it." + +Tom shook his head and said, "No, Lily, that is not nice. You are hurting the flowers. They are pretty and they make the garden happy. You should put the razor back where you found it." + +But Lily did not listen. She wanted to cut more things. She ran to the bird feeder and cut the string that held it. The bird feeder fell to the ground and the seeds scattered everywhere. The birds flew away and made angry noises. Lily laughed and said, "This is fun, Tom, come and try it." + +Tom said, "No, Lily, that is not nice. You are scaring the birds. They are hungry and they need the seeds. You should put the razor back where you found it." + +But Lily did not listen. She wanted to cut more things. She ran to the clothesline and cut the clothes that were hanging there. The clothes fell to the ground and got dirty. Mom came out and saw what Lily had done. She was very angry and said, "Lily, what have you done? You have ruined the clothes. And where did you get that razor? That is very dangerous. You could have cut yourself or someone else. You are in big trouble, young lady." + +Lily felt sorry and said, "I'm sorry, Mom, I was just playing. I didn't mean to be bad." + +Mom said, "Playing is good, but you have to be careful and respectful. You have to think about how your actions affect others. You have to say sorry to the flowers, the birds, and Tom. And you have to help me clean up this mess. And you have to promise me never to touch a razor again. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I understand, Mom. I'm sorry. I promise." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "I love you, Lily, but you have to learn from your mistakes. Next time, listen to Tom. He is a good friend and he knows what is right and wrong." + +Lily hugged Mom and said, "I love you, Mom. And I love Tom. He is a good friend. I will listen to him next time." + +The moral of the story is: You should be careful and respectful when you play. You should not touch dangerous things or hurt living things. You should listen to your friends and your parents. They want to help you and protect you. +Tom and Lily are playing in the garden. They see a cricket on the grass. Tom wants to catch the cricket and put it in a jar. Lily wants to let the cricket go and watch it hop. + +"Look, a cricket!" Tom says. He runs to the cricket and tries to grab it with his hand. + +"No, Tom, don't!" Lily says. She runs after Tom and tries to stop him. "The cricket is not a toy. It wants to be free." + +Tom and Lily tug and pull at each other. The cricket jumps away and hides under a leaf. + +"Ha, you missed it!" Lily says. She sticks out her tongue at Tom. + +Tom is angry. He pushes Lily and makes her fall on the wet grass. Lily starts to cry. + +"Hey, that's not nice!" a voice says. It is Mom. She comes out of the house and sees Tom and Lily. "What are you doing?" + +"Tom wanted to catch the cricket and I wanted to let it go," Lily says. She points at Tom. "He pushed me and made me wet." + +Mom frowns at Tom. "Tom, you know you should not hurt your sister or the cricket. They are both living things and they have feelings. How would you like it if someone pushed you and made you wet?" + +Tom feels sorry. He knows Mom is right. He looks at Lily and sees her tears. He goes to her and says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong. I don't want to catch the cricket anymore. I want to be your friend." + +Lily smiles and hugs Tom. "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. I want to be your friend too." + +Mom smiles and hugs them both. "That's good, Tom and Lily. I'm proud of you. Now, why don't we go inside and have some cookies and milk?" + +Tom and Lily nod and follow Mom. They leave the cricket alone and let it hop in the garden. +Sam and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But their favorite thing was to search for things in the grass. They looked for bugs, rocks and flowers. + +"Look, Mia, I found a spike!" Sam said, holding up a pine cone. "It is brown and hard and has many spikes. Do you want to touch it?" + +Mia nodded and reached for the pine cone. But when she touched it, she said, "Ow! It hurts! The spikes are sharp!" She dropped the pine cone and rubbed her hand. + +Sam felt sorry for Mia. He said, "I'm sorry, Mia. I didn't know it would hurt you. Here, I have something else for you." He gave her a feather he had found. "It is white and soft and has no spikes. Do you like it?" + +Mia smiled and took the feather. She stroked it gently and said, "Thank you, Sam. I like it. It is pale and pretty and feels nice. Can we search for more feathers?" + +Sam nodded and said, "Yes, let's search for more feathers. Maybe we can find a bird, too." They ran to another spot and searched for more things in the grass. They had fun and forgot about the spike. +Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big dog. The dog was black and white. It had a long tail and a loud bark. + +"Look, a dog!" Tom said. He liked dogs. He wanted to pet the dog. + +"Wait, Tom!" Lily said. She was scared of dogs. She did not want to go near the dog. "The dog might bite you!" + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He ran to the dog. He whistled to the dog. He tried to make the dog like him. + +The dog did not like Tom. The dog did not like his whistle. The dog showed his teeth. He growled at Tom. He was angry. + +"Go away, dog!" Tom said. He was scared now. He tried to run away. + +But the dog was faster. The dog jumped on Tom. He bit Tom's arm. Tom cried. He was hurt. + +Lily ran to Tom. She tried to help him. She shouted for help. + +A man came. He was the dog's owner. He was serious. He did not smile. He pulled the dog away. He said sorry to Tom and Lily. + +But Tom and Lily were not happy. They were sad and scared. They did not want to play in the park anymore. They wanted to go home. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big tree with many branches and leaves. They liked to climb the tree and pretend they were birds or monkeys. Sometimes they would swing from a rope that their dad had tied to the tree. + +One day, they saw a new plant growing near the tree. It had a long stem and a big flower on top. It was yellow and red and very pretty. Lila and Ben wanted to pick the flower and take it to their mom. But when they tried to pull the plant, they found out that it had a very strong root. The root was deep in the ground and did not want to let go of the plant. + +"Wow, this plant is very tough!" said Lila. + +"Maybe we can dig it out with a shovel," said Ben. + +They ran to the shed and got a shovel. They started to dig around the plant, but the root was still holding on. They dug and dug, but the root was too long and too thick. They got tired and sweaty and dirty. + +"Maybe we should give up," said Lila. + +"No, we can do it if we work together," said Ben. + +They decided to unite their strength and pull the plant together. They grabbed the stem with both hands and pulled as hard as they could. They pulled and pulled, and finally the root came out of the ground. They cheered and hugged each other. They had done it! + +They looked at the plant and saw that it was a sunflower. It was very beautiful and bright. They smiled and carried it to their mom. Their mom was very happy and proud of them. She put the sunflower in a vase and placed it on the table. + +The tree saw the sunflower and felt envious. It thought that the sunflower was more colorful and more loved than it. It wished that it had a flower too. It did not know that Lila and Ben loved the tree very much. They loved its branches and leaves and rope. They loved to play in its shade and listen to its songs. They loved the tree and the sunflower and their mom and each other. They were a happy family. +Anna and Ben like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with blocks and books. They zoom and beep and honk their cars. + +One day, they find a new car in their toy box. It is a big red fire truck with a ladder and a siren. Anna and Ben both want to play with it. They grab it at the same time and pull hard. + +"Let go! It's mine!" Anna says. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben says. + +They tug and tug until the fire truck breaks in two. Anna and Ben are shocked and sad. They look at the broken toy and cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what happened. She sees the broken fire truck and the crying children. She is not happy. + +"What did you do?" Mom asks. + +"We broke it!" Anna and Ben say. + +"Why did you break it?" Mom asks. + +"We both wanted it!" Anna and Ben say. + +Mom sighs and picks up the pieces. She says, "You need to learn to share and take turns. You can't strike each other or the toys. That's not nice. Now you have to wait until I fix it. And you have to say sorry to each other." + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They say sorry to each other and hug. They say sorry to Mom and the fire truck. They promise to share and take turns. + +Mom smiles and says, "That's better. I'll try to fix the fire truck. In the meantime, you can play with your other cars. Be gentle and graceful with them. They are your friends." + +Anna and Ben nod and say, "Okay, Mom." They go back to their toy cars and play nicely. They zoom and beep and honk their cars. They are happy again. +Tom and Lily wanted to create a cake for Mom's birthday. They found some eggs, flour, butter and sugar in the kitchen. They put them in a big bowl and mixed them with a spoon. + +"Can I add some chocolate?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, chocolate is yummy!" Tom said. He broke some pieces of chocolate and threw them in the bowl. + +They poured the batter into a pan and put it in the oven. Then they waited for the cake to bake. + +But they forgot to clean the kitchen. There was flour, butter and sugar everywhere. The bowl and the spoon were messy. The chocolate was melted on the counter. + +Mom came home and saw the mess. She was not happy. + +"Tom, Lily, what did you do?" she asked. + +"We made you a cake, Mom!" they said. + +Mom looked at the oven and smelled the cake. It was burnt and smelled bad. + +"Oh, no, this is not a good cake," she said. + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They wanted to make Mom happy, not angry. + +"We're sorry, Mom," they said. + +Mom hugged them and smiled. + +"It's okay, I know you tried. Thank you for thinking of me. But next time, please ask me before you create something in the kitchen. And please clean up your mess," she said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They helped Mom clean the kitchen. Then they ate some ice cream instead of cake. Mom said she loved them anyway. +Lily was a pupil in a big school. She liked to learn new things and play with her friends. She was very intelligent and good at reading, writing and counting. + +One day, her teacher told the class that they would have a special guest. He was a man who could do magic. He could make things disappear and reappear, change colors and shapes, and even fly in the air. The teacher said that the man was very kind and funny, and that they should watch and listen carefully. + +Lily was very excited. She loved magic and wanted to see how the man did it. She believed that magic was real and wonderful. She sat in the front row and waited for the man to come. + +Soon, the man arrived. He had a big smile and a long coat. He said hello to the class and asked for a volunteer. Lily raised her hand and the man picked her. He told her to come to the stage and stand next to him. + +He said that he would show her a trick. He took out a red scarf from his pocket and wrapped it around Lily's neck. He said that he would make the scarf disappear and then reappear in his hand. He asked Lily to close her eyes and count to three. + +Lily did as he said. She closed her eyes and said, "One, two, three." She opened her eyes and looked at the man. He was holding the scarf in his hand. He said, "Ta-da!" and gave her a wink. + +Lily was amazed. She clapped her hands and said, "Wow! How did you do that?" The man smiled and said, "It's a secret. But you are very intelligent and brave. You can do anything you believe in." He gave her the scarf and hugged her. He said, "Thank you for being my helper. You are a wonderful pupil." He asked her to go back to her seat and waved to the class. + +The class cheered and clapped for Lily and the man. Lily felt very happy and proud. She believed that magic was real and wonderful. And she believed in herself. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Anna has a new vest. It is pink and has flowers on it. She is proud of her vest. She wants to show it to Ben. + +She runs to Ben and says, "Look, Ben, look at my vest. It is new and pretty. Do you like it?" + +Ben looks at her vest. He smiles and says, "Yes, Anna, I like it. It is very nice. You look good in it." + +Anna is happy. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. Do you want to play with me?" + +Ben says, "Yes, Anna, I want to play with you. What do you want to play?" + +Anna thinks for a moment. She says, "Let's play hide and seek. I will count and you will hide. Then I will find you." + +Ben says, "OK, Anna, let's play hide and seek. But be careful. There is a big dog in the park. He might chase you. He does not like pink." + +Anna says, "Don't worry, Ben. I am not afraid of the dog. He will not see me. I will hide well. You go and hide now. I will count to ten." + +Ben nods and runs away. Anna covers her eyes and starts to count. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Ready or not, here I come!" + +She opens her eyes and looks around. She sees a bush. She thinks Ben might be behind it. She walks towards the bush. She does not see the big dog. The big dog sees her. He sees her pink vest. He does not like pink. He growls and barks. He runs towards her. + +Anna hears the dog. She turns around and sees him. She is scared. She screams and runs away. She drops her vest. The dog catches her vest. He bites it and tears it. He is happy. He likes to chew pink. + +Ben hears Anna scream. He comes out of his hiding place. He sees the dog and the vest. He is angry and sad. He runs to Anna and hugs her. He says, "Anna, are you OK? I am sorry. The dog is bad. He ruined your vest. I will tell my mom. She will buy you a new one." + +Anna cries and hugs him back. She says, "Ben, thank you. You are a good friend. I am OK. The dog did not hurt me. He only hurt my vest. I don't care about my vest. I care about you." +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big sign that said "Nature Trail". They wanted to see what was on the trail, so they asked their moms if they could go. + +"OK, but stay together and don't go too far," their moms said. + +Lila and Tom followed the trail and saw many things. They saw birds and bugs and flowers and trees. They saw a pond with frogs and fish. They saw a bridge over a stream. They had fun looking and listening and touching. + +They also met a boy on the trail. His name was Sam and he had a bike. He rode his bike up and down the trail, making loud noises. + +"Hi, I'm Sam. Do you want to see my bike?" he asked Lila and Tom. + +Lila and Tom looked at his bike. It was shiny and red and had a bell and a basket. They thought it was very cool. + +"Wow, your bike is nice," Lila said. + +"Can we try it?" Tom asked. + +Sam shook his head. "No, this is my bike. You can't touch it. You don't have a bike. You are just walking. That's boring," he said. + +Lila and Tom felt sad and envious. They wished they had a bike too. They didn't like Sam. He was mean and rude. + +"Come on, let's go back to our moms," Lila said to Tom. + +"OK, bye Sam," Tom said. + +Sam didn't reply. He just rode away, ringing his bell. + +Lila and Tom walked back to their moms. They told them what they saw on the trail and what Sam said. + +Their moms hugged them and said, "Don't worry about Sam. He doesn't know how to share or be nice. You have each other and you have fun. That's what matters. Maybe someday you will have a bike too, but you don't need one to enjoy the trail." + +Lila and Tom smiled and agreed. They were happy to have their moms and their friendship. They decided to go to the playground and play some more. They forgot about Sam and his bike. They had a good day. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. They make snowmen and snowballs and snow angels. They laugh and have fun. + +But soon they get tired and cold. They want to go inside and have some hot cocoa. They look for their mom and dad. They see them by the door of the house. They wave and call to them. + +"Mom! Dad! We are tired and cold! Can we enter the house and have some hot cocoa?" they ask. + +"Of course, my loves! Come on, enter the house and warm up!" their mom says. She opens the door and smiles. Their dad helps them take off their coats and boots and hats and gloves. He hugs them and says, "You did a great job playing in the snow! You made such beautiful snowmen and snowballs and snow angels!" + +They enter the house and follow their mom to the kitchen. She pours them some hot cocoa and gives them some cookies. They sit on the table and sip their cocoa and eat their cookies. They feel warm and cozy and happy. They thank their mom and dad for the cocoa and the cookies and the snow. + +They love their mom and dad. They love playing in the snow. They love their hot cocoa and cookies. They are tired but they are happy. They are happy twins. +Anna loved her grandma very much. Grandma was always kind and generous to her. She gave her hugs and kisses, and told her stories and jokes. She also gave her presents on her birthday and Christmas. + +One day, Anna went to visit grandma with her mom. Grandma was lying in a big bed, with a lot of tubes and wires around her. She looked very tired and pale. Mom said grandma was very sick, and they had to be quiet and gentle with her. + +Anna was sad and scared. She wanted grandma to be happy and healthy again. She climbed on the bed and hugged grandma softly. She whispered in her ear, "I love you, grandma. You are the best grandma in the world." + +Grandma smiled weakly and stroked Anna's hair. She whispered back, "I love you too, Anna. You are the best granddaughter in the world. I am so proud of you. You are smart and brave and sweet." + +Then she reached under her pillow and pulled out a small box. She opened it and showed Anna a shiny necklace. It had a heart-shaped pendant with a picture of grandma and Anna inside. She said, "This is for you, Anna. I want you to have it and remember me always. It is very special to me, and so are you." + +Anna gasped and smiled. She felt a warm tear roll down her cheek. She thanked grandma and put the necklace around her neck. She kissed grandma on the cheek and said, "I will remember you always, grandma. You are very special to me, too. And I will always wear your necklace." + +Grandma hugged her and said, "I am glad, Anna. You make me very happy. Now, go and play with your mom. I need to rest a bit. But I will see you soon, okay?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Okay, grandma. I love you. Bye-bye." + +She got off the bed and waved to grandma. She ran to her mom and showed her the necklace. Mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "That is a beautiful necklace, Anna. Grandma loves you very much. And so do I." + +Anna smiled and hugged her mom. She felt the necklace on her neck and thought of grandma. She hoped grandma would get better soon. She wanted to see her again and tell her more stories and jokes. She wanted to make her laugh and smile. She wanted to make her happy. She loved her grandma very much. +Tim and Sam were friends who liked to play in the park. They had a ball, a bike and a kite. They also had a big dog named Rex, who was very hungry. + +One day, they saw a man with a cart full of sausages. The man was selling them to people who wanted a snack. Tim and Sam wanted a sausage, but they had no money. Rex wanted a sausage, too, but he had no manners. + +"Look, Rex, those are sausages. They smell good, don't they?" Tim said to his dog. + +"Rex, no! You can't take them!" Sam said, as he saw Rex run towards the cart. + +But it was too late. Rex jumped and dived into the cart, grabbing a sausage with his mouth. The man was angry and shouted at Rex. He tried to catch him, but Rex was too fast. He ran away with the sausage, leaving the cart in a mess. + +"Rex, come back!" Tim and Sam called, as they chased after their dog. + +They followed Rex to a pond, where he stopped to eat his sausage. He was happy and wagged his tail. He did not see the little duck that was swimming in the pond. The duck saw the sausage and wanted it, too. It swam towards Rex and quacked loudly. + +"Hey, that's my sausage!" Rex barked, as he saw the duck. + +"Quack, quack, give me some!" the duck said, as it pecked at the sausage. + +Rex and the duck started to fight over the sausage. They pulled and tugged and splashed. Tim and Sam arrived and watched them. They did not know what to do. + +"Rex, stop it! You're being bad!" Tim said. + +"Sam, help me! Let's get the sausage!" Sam said. + +They tried to get the sausage from Rex and the duck, but they were too strong. They ended up falling into the pond, too. They got wet and dirty and cold. + +The man with the cart also arrived and saw them. He was not angry anymore. He felt sorry for them. He gave them a towel and a new sausage. + +"Here, take this. It's a gift. But next time, ask before you take something, okay?" he said. + +"Thank you, sir. We're sorry, too. We'll be good next time, right, Rex?" Tim said. + +"Rex, say sorry to the duck, too. He's hungry, just like you," Sam said. + +Rex looked at the duck and wagged his tail. He gave him a lick and shared his sausage. The duck quacked happily and shared his bread. They became friends. + +Tim and Sam smiled and hugged their dog. They learned a lesson. They also made a new friend. They thanked the man again and went home. They had a fun and exciting day. They never forgot the sausage adventure. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the backyard. They have a big sandbox and a swing. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, a new kid comes to the backyard. His name is Max. He has a cool bike and a big ball. He says he is popular. He wants to play with Lily and Ben. + +But Max is not nice. He takes Lily's doll and Ben's truck. He says they are his now. He does not share. He laughs at Lily and Ben. He says they are silly. + +Lily and Ben are sad and angry. They want their toys back. They say no to Max. They fight with Max. They pull and push and shout. They make a lot of noise. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the backyard. She sees Lily and Ben and Max. She is not happy. She says stop to them. She says fighting is bad. She says sharing is good. She makes Max give back the toys. She tells Max to say sorry. She tells Lily and Ben to say sorry too. She says they can all play nicely or go home. + +Lily and Ben and Max say sorry. They feel bad. They do not want to fight. They want to play. They decide to share the toys. They take turns on the bike and the swing. They roll the ball and build with the sand. They have fun. + +Mom sees them playing. She is happy. She says good to them. She says they are friends. She says friends are popular. She smiles and goes inside. +Sara and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Sara has a doll and Ben has a car. They are having fun, but they also want to see what is in the big closet. The closet has a lock on it, and their mom told them not to open it. + +"Let's open the closet and see what is inside," Ben says. He tries to turn the lock, but it is too hard. He needs a key. + +"Where is the key?" Sara asks. + +"Maybe it is in mom's purse," Ben says. He runs to the couch and looks for the purse. He finds it and opens it. He sees a lot of things inside: a phone, a wallet, a book, a pen, and a round thing. + +"What is this?" Ben says, holding the round thing. It is shiny and has a hole in it. + +"I don't know," Sara says. "Maybe it is a ring." + +"Or maybe it is the key," Ben says. He runs back to the closet and tries to fit the round thing in the lock. It does not fit. He tries again and again, but it does not work. + +"Stop it, Ben," Sara says. "That is not the key. You are making a lot of noise. Mom will hear us and be angry." + +"I don't care," Ben says. "I want to see what is in the closet." + +He pushes the round thing harder and harder, until it breaks. The round thing falls to the floor and makes a loud sound. Ben and Sara hear footsteps coming from upstairs. + +"Oh no, mom is coming," Sara says. "We are in trouble." + +They quickly hide the broken round thing under the rug and pretend to play with their toys. Mom comes down the stairs and sees them. + +"Hi, kids," mom says. "What are you doing?" + +"Nothing, mom," Ben and Sara say. + +Mom looks at the closet and sees the lock is broken. She looks at the kids and sees they are nervous. + +"Did you try to open the closet?" mom asks. + +"No, mom," Ben and Sara say. + +Mom does not believe them. She lifts the rug and sees the broken round thing. She recognizes it as her necklace. She is sad and angry. + +"Ben, Sara, this is my necklace. You broke it. Why did you do that?" mom asks. + +Ben and Sara feel sorry. They look at the floor and do not say anything. + +Mom sighs and picks up the broken necklace. She says, "You know you are not supposed to touch my things. You know you are not supposed to open the closet. The closet has things that are not for you. They are dangerous or fragile or important. You could have hurt yourself or damaged something. You have to listen to me and follow the rules. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, mom," Ben and Sara say. + +Mom says, "I am very disappointed in you. You have to apologize and help me fix the necklace. And you have to go to your room and think about what you did. No more playing for today." + +Ben and Sara say, "We are sorry, mom. We will help you. We will go to our room." + +Mom hugs them and says, "I love you, but you have to learn from your mistakes. Now go to your room and wait for me." + +Ben and Sara go to their room. They are sad and bored. They wish they had not tried to open the closet. They wish they had not broken the necklace. They wish they had played with their toys and had fun. They hope mom will forgive them and let them play again. They hope the necklace will not be dry and ugly. They hope the closet will not be angry and scary. They hope the round thing will not be lonely and sad. They hope they will be good and happy. +Ben and Mia were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were grown-ups. They had some old clothes, hats and shoes from their mom and dad. They also had some things they found in the drawers and cabinets. + +"Look, I found an ashtray!" Mia said, holding up a round metal thing with some black stuff inside. "Do you know what it is?" + +Ben shook his head. He had never seen one before. "It looks dull and dirty," he said. "Why do you want it?" + +Mia smiled. She put the ashtray on the table and pretended to smoke a pencil. "It's for smoking," she said. "Grown-ups do it sometimes. They put the smoke in the ashtray." + +Ben frowned. He did not like the smell of smoke. He had seen some grown-ups smoke outside, and they made him cough. "Smoking is bad," he said. "It makes you sick. And the ashtray is ugly. Let's play something else." + +Mia shrugged. She did not really like smoking either. She just wanted to try something new. She put the pencil and the ashtray back in the drawer. "Okay, let's play something else," she said. "What do you want to do?" + +Ben looked around the room. He saw a book on the shelf. It had bright colors and pictures. He liked books. He took the book and showed it to Mia. "Let's read this book," he said. "It has a story about a dog and a cat. They are friends. They go on an adventure." + +Mia nodded. She liked books too. She liked stories. She took the book from Ben and opened it. "Okay, let's read this book," she said. "You can read the first page, and I'll read the next one. And then we can take turns." + +Ben smiled. He was happy that Mia agreed to read with him. He liked reading with Mia. She was his best friend. He hugged her and said, "Thank you, Mia. You are very nice. I like playing with you." + +Mia hugged him back and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are very nice too. I like playing with you too." +Tim and Mia are twins. They like to play outside in the grass. They have a ball, a kite and a bike. They have fun with their toys. + +But sometimes they do not behave. They fight over the ball, the kite and the bike. They yell and push and cry. Mom and Dad are not happy. They tell Tim and Mia to stop fighting and share their toys. They say, "If you do not behave, you will have to go inside and have a time out." + +One day, Tim and Mia see a big dog in the grass. The dog is black and brown and has a long tail. The dog is quiet and friendly. He wags his tail and licks their faces. Tim and Mia like the dog. They pet him and hug him. They say, "Hello, dog. What is your name?" + +The dog does not answer. He just barks and wags his tail. He likes Tim and Mia too. He plays with them and their toys. He chases the ball, the kite and the bike. He does not fight with them. He shares with them. + +Mom and Dad see Tim and Mia and the dog. They are happy. They say, "Look, Tim and Mia are behaving. They are playing nicely with the dog. They are sharing their toys. They are quiet and friendly. Good job, Tim and Mia. You can keep playing with the dog." + +Tim and Mia smile and say, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. We like the dog. He is our new friend. He behaves too." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with their dogs. Tom has a big dog named Spot. Sam has a small dog named Fluffy. One day, they go to the park with their dogs and a bag of sausages. + +They find a nice place to sit and eat. They give some sausages to their dogs. But then, a big bird sees the sausages. The bird is hungry. It flies down and grabs a sausage from the bag. Tom and Sam are angry. They shout at the bird. The bird flies away with the sausage. + +Tom and Sam run after the bird. They want their sausage back. Their dogs run with them. The bird is fast. It flies over the trees and the pond. Tom and Sam try to catch up. But they lose the bird. They can't see it anymore. They are sad. They have one sausage less. + +They go back to their place. They see another bird. It is smaller than the first bird. It is looking at the bag of sausages. Tom and Sam are careful. They don't want to lose another sausage. They pick up the bag and hold it tight. They give the last sausages to their dogs. They eat their sandwiches. They are happy. They have their dogs and their friends. They don't need the bird or the sausage. +Ben likes to build with blocks. He can make towers, bridges, and cars. He has many blocks in different colors and shapes. He likes to show his tutor what he can build. His tutor is nice and helps him learn new words and numbers. + +One day, Ben goes to his tutor's house. His tutor has a big house with a big yard. Ben sees a lot of toys and books in his tutor's house. He thinks his tutor is rich. He asks his tutor if he can play with some of his toys. + +His tutor says yes, but he also has a surprise for Ben. He takes him to a room where there are many more blocks. But these blocks are not like Ben's blocks. They are bigger and have letters and numbers on them. His tutor says they are special blocks that can teach Ben more words and numbers. + +Ben is excited and curious. He wants to try the special blocks. His tutor helps him build with them. He shows him how to spell his name, how to count to ten, and how to make simple words. Ben has fun and learns a lot. He thinks his tutor is not only rich, but also smart and kind. He thanks his tutor for the surprise and gives him a hug. He can't wait to come back and build more with the special blocks. +Tom and Sam were playing with paper. They liked to cut and fold the paper into different shapes. Tom made a star, Sam made a heart. They showed each other their shapes and smiled. + +But then, Tom saw Sam's heart and wanted it. He said, "Give me your heart, Sam. It is prettier than my star." + +Sam said, "No, Tom. This is my heart. I made it. You have your star. It is shiny and bright." + +Tom got angry and grabbed Sam's heart. He tried to pull it away from Sam. Sam held on to his heart. They both pulled hard. The paper heart began to tear. + +Sam cried, "Stop, Tom! You are breaking my heart!" + +Tom did not stop. He pulled harder. The paper heart ripped in half. Tom had one half, Sam had the other. They both looked at the torn paper and felt sad. + +They realized they had made a mistake. They had hurt each other and their shapes. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They decided to share their shapes and make new ones together. They learned to be kind and gentle with their paper and their friends. They were mighty friends. +Lily and Tom were excited to go to the beach with their mom and dad. They loved to play in the sand, splash in the water, and look for shells. They packed their buckets, shovels, towels, and hats in the car. + +When they got to the beach, they ran to find a spot near the waves. Lily and Tom dug a big hole and filled it with water. They pretended it was a pool for their toys. They also made a sandcastle with towers and walls. They decorated it with shells and seaweed. + +"Look, mom, look, dad, we made a pool and a castle!" they shouted. + +Mom and dad smiled and praised them. "You did a great job, Lily and Tom. Your pool and castle are very nice. Do you want to go in the water with us?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" they said. They put their toys in their buckets and followed mom and dad to the water. They held their hands and walked into the waves. The water was cold and salty. They giggled and squealed as the water splashed on their faces and legs. + +They had a lot of fun in the water. They jumped, kicked, and swam. They also saw some fish and crabs. They were careful not to touch them. They waved to other kids and said hello. + +After a while, they got tired and hungry. They went back to their spot and dried off with their towels. Mom and dad gave them some sandwiches, fruits, and juice. They ate and drank and thanked mom and dad. + +They looked at the sky and saw that it was getting dark. The sun was setting and the stars were coming out. They also saw the moon and the clouds. + +"It's time to go home, Lily and Tom," mom and dad said. "We had a great day at the beach, but we need to rest and sleep." + +"Okay, mom, okay, dad," they said. They packed their things and said goodbye to the beach. They got in the car and buckled their seatbelts. They looked out the window and saw the dark night. They felt happy and sleepy. They closed their eyes and dreamed of the beach. +Lila was a gifted girl. She could draw, sing and dance very well. She liked to show her friends her talents. One day, she drew a picture of a rainbow and a unicorn. She was very proud of it. + +She wanted to give it to her best friend, Ben. She folded the picture and put it in her pocket. She ran to the park, where Ben was playing with his ball. She called his name and waved. + +"Hi, Lila!" Ben said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, but first I have something for you," Lila said. She reached into her pocket and took out the picture. She handed it to Ben. "This is for you. I drew it myself. It is a rainbow and a unicorn. Do you like it?" + +Ben touched the picture gently. He smiled. He liked it very much. He hugged Lila and said, "Thank you, Lila. This is a very nice gift. You are a gifted girl. I like rainbows and unicorns too. Can I hang it on my wall?" + +"Of course you can," Lila said. "It is yours. I am happy you like it." + +They played with the ball for a while. Then they sat on the grass and looked at the picture together. They talked about the colors and the shapes. They were very good friends. They shared their gifts. +On Wednesday, Tom and Lily wanted to make a cake for their mom. They found a big bowl, some eggs, some flour, some sugar, and some butter in the kitchen. They also found a spoon to stir the cake mix. + +"Let's stir the eggs and the butter first," Tom said. He cracked the eggs and put them in the bowl. Lily cut the butter and added it too. They took turns stirring with the spoon. The mix was yellow and sticky. + +"Now let's stir in the flour and the sugar," Lily said. She poured some flour and some sugar from the bags. They stirred some more. The mix was white and thick. + +They were almost done, but they needed one more thing. They looked around and saw a bottle of vanilla on the shelf. Tom reached for it, but he knocked over a jar of red jam. The jam fell on the floor and splashed everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Lily cried. They saw the red jam on the floor, on the walls, and on their clothes. It looked like blood. They were fearful. They thought their mom would be angry. + +They heard their mom coming home. They ran to the door and hugged her. They told her what happened. They said they were sorry. + +Their mom smiled and hugged them back. She said it was okay. She said she was not angry. She said she was happy they tried to make a cake for her. She said she loved them. She said they could clean up the jam together. She said they could bake the cake later. + +Tom and Lily felt better. They were not fearful anymore. They were glad their mom was nice. They helped her clean up the jam. They still wanted to make a cake for her. They hoped it would be yummy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were lions and chase each other. Lily was the big lion and Ben was the little lion. They ran and jumped and roared. + +"Roar! I am the big lion and you are the little lion!" Lily said. + +"Roar! No, I am the big lion and you are the little lion!" Ben said. + +They laughed and had fun. + +But then, Lily stepped on a rock and hurt her toe. She cried and sat on the grass. Ben ran to her and saw her toe was red and swollen. + +"Ow, ow, ow! My toe hurts!" Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. Are you okay?" Ben said. + +He gave her a hug and a kiss. He looked for a band-aid in his backpack. He found one and put it on her toe. + +"There, there. It will be better soon." Ben said. + +Lily smiled and thanked him. She felt better. + +"Can we play lions again?" Lily said. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't step on rocks." Ben said. + +They got up and started to play again. They were happy lions. They roared and chased each other. They were not angry. They were friends. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make noises and pretend they were drivers. Tom had a red car and Lily had a blue car. They raced each other on the grass and the dirt. + +"Beep beep! I'm faster than you!" Tom said. + +"No, you're not! I'm faster than you!" Lily said. + +They zoomed and zoomed until they reached the fence. There was a big brown dog on the other side. The dog barked and growled at them. It showed its teeth and tried to bite the fence. + +"Wow, look at that dog!" Tom said. "It's scary!" + +"Let's go away!" Lily said. "It might bite us!" + +But Tom was curious. He wanted to see the dog better. He moved his car closer to the fence. The dog saw the car and barked louder. It jumped and bit the car. It pulled the car away from Tom. + +"Hey, that's my car!" Tom shouted. "Give it back!" + +He reached for the car, but the dog snapped at his hand. Tom cried out and ran away. Lily followed him. They ran back to the house and told their mom what happened. + +"Mom, mom, a big brown dog bit my car!" Tom said. + +"Oh, no, are you okay?" Mom asked. "Did it bite you?" + +"No, but it hurt my hand!" Tom said. "And it took my car!" + +Mom hugged Tom and Lily and gave them a band-aid and a cookie. She said she would talk to the dog's owner and get the car back. She said they should not go near the fence again. She said the dog was not nice and they should be careful. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were sad about the car, but they were glad they were safe. They decided to play with their other toys instead. They hoped the dog would not bite them again. +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a fox hiding behind a tree. The fox had red fur and a long tail. Lila and Tom were curious and wanted to see the fox better. + +They walked slowly and quietly towards the tree. The fox saw them and was scared. He did not want to talk to them. He was a modest fox who liked to be alone. He ran away to another tree. + +Lila and Tom followed him. They wanted to say hello to the fox. They thought he was cute and friendly. They did not want to scare him. They tried to talk to him in a soft voice. + +"Hello, fox," Lila said. "We are Lila and Tom. We are not mean. We want to be your friends. What is your name?" + +The fox did not answer. He was shy and nervous. He did not know what to say. He wished they would leave him alone. + +"Please, fox, don't be afraid," Tom said. "We like you. We want to play with you. You have a nice tail. Can we touch it?" + +The fox did not like that. He did not want them to touch his tail. He was proud of his tail. He thought it was his best part. He did not want to share it with anyone. + +He decided to mention something to make them go away. He thought of something scary and big. + +"Go away, or I will call my friend, the bear," the fox said. "He is big and strong and he will chase you. He does not like people. He likes to eat them." + +Lila and Tom were surprised and scared. They did not know the fox could talk. They did not want to meet the bear. They did not want to be eaten. They ran away from the tree. + +The fox was relieved and happy. He had tricked them. He did not have a friend, the bear. He had made it up. He was a clever fox who liked to be alone. He curled up under the tree and took a nap. +Anna loved to eat avocado. She liked to mash it with a fork and spread it on bread. She also liked to make faces with the avocado peel and the seed. She thought avocado was the best food in the world. + +One day, Anna went to the market with her mom. She saw a big pile of avocados. She ran to them and picked one up. It was enormous. It was bigger than her head. She was very happy. She wanted to take it home and eat it. + +"Mom, mom, look at this avocado!" she shouted. "Can we buy it, please?" + +Her mom came over and saw the avocado. She sighed. She knew Anna loved avocado, but this one was too big. + +"Anna, that avocado is too big for us. It will go bad before we can eat it all. And it is very expensive. Let's find a smaller one, okay?" she said. + +Anna frowned. She did not want a smaller one. She wanted the enormous one. She hugged it to her chest. She did not want to let it go. + +"But mom, I love this avocado. It is so big and green and smooth. Please, please, please, can we buy it?" she begged. + +Her mom shook her head. She was firm. She did not want to waste money and food. + +"No, Anna, we can't. Put it back and choose a smaller one. Or we can buy something else. How about some bananas? Or some apples? Or some carrots?" she suggested. + +Anna looked at the other fruits and vegetables. She did not want them. She only wanted the enormous avocado. She felt sad and angry. She started to cry. + +"Mom, you are mean! You don't love me! You don't love avocado!" she yelled. + +Her mom sighed again. She felt sorry for Anna, but she also felt annoyed. She did not like it when Anna threw a tantrum. She tried to calm her down. + +"Anna, stop crying. I do love you. And I do love avocado. But I also love you to be sensible and polite. This avocado is not for us. It is for someone else. Maybe for a big family, or a restaurant, or a zoo. We can find a nice, ripe, small avocado for us. And we can share it and enjoy it. Okay?" + +Anna sniffed. She looked at the enormous avocado. She looked at her mom. She saw her mom's kind eyes and her soft smile. She felt a little bit better. She decided to listen to her mom. She put the avocado back and wiped her tears. + +"Okay, mom. I'm sorry. I was silly. Let's find a small avocado. And maybe some bananas too. I like bananas," she said. + +Her mom hugged her and kissed her cheek. She was proud of Anna for being brave and smart. She took her hand and they walked to the next stall. They found a small avocado and some bananas. They paid for them and went home. They had a delicious snack of avocado and banana bread. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and hide. They saw a big shed with a door. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go in the shed," said Tom. "Maybe there are toys or books or animals." + +"OK," said Lily. "But we have to be quiet. Mom and Dad don't like us to go in the shed." + +They ran to the shed and tried to open the door. But the door was closed with a lock. They could not open it. + +"Let me try," said Tom. He pulled and pushed and kicked the door. But the lock did not move. + +"I want to go in the shed," said Lily. She started to cry. She was sad. + +Tom hugged Lily and said, "Don't cry, Lily. We can play something else. Maybe we can find a ball or a kite or a bike." + +Lily stopped crying and said, "OK, Tom. You are a good brother. Let's go find something fun." + +They left the shed and ran to the other side of the garden. They did not see Mom and Dad coming out of the house. Mom and Dad saw the shed and the lock. + +"Who tried to open the shed?" asked Mom. + +"I don't know," said Dad. "But they must have struggled a lot. Look at the lock. It is bent and scratched." + +They looked at each other and shook their heads. They did not know that Lily and Tom were the ones who struggled with the lock. +Ben and Mia were playing in the sandbox. They had many tools to make shapes and castles. Ben had a big shovel and Mia had a small rake. They were having fun. + +But then, a grumpy boy came and took Ben's shovel. He said, "This is mine now. Go away." Ben was sad and angry. He wanted his shovel back. He said, "No, that is my tool. Give it back." But the grumpy boy did not listen. He ran away with the shovel. + +Mia saw what happened. She felt sorry for Ben. She had an idea. She said, "Ben, don't be sad. I have a plan. Let's cover the grumpy boy's shoes with sand. Then he will not see them and he will look for them. We can get your shovel back then." + +Ben liked Mia's plan. He said, "OK, let's do it." They waited for the grumpy boy to put his shoes down. Then they quickly covered them with sand. They hid behind a bush and watched. + +The grumpy boy came back with the shovel. He wanted to put on his shoes. But he could not find them. He looked everywhere. He was confused and scared. He said, "Where are my shoes? Who took them?" He dropped the shovel and ran around. + +Ben and Mia ran to the shovel. They picked it up and ran back to the sandbox. They were happy. They said, "We did it. We got your shovel back. The grumpy boy learned a lesson. He should not take things that are not his." + +The moral of the story is: Don't be grumpy and selfish. Be kind and share. +Lily wanted to ride her bike, but she did not know how. She saw her big brother Tom riding his bike fast and easy. She asked him to teach her. + +"OK, but you have to wear a helmet," Tom said. "It is hard and it keeps your head safe." + +Lily put on the helmet, but it was too big for her. It fell over her eyes and made her dizzy. She did not like it. + +"I don't want to wear this helmet," she said. "It is not fun." + +"You have to," Tom said. "It is the rule. If you don't wear it, you can't ride the bike." + +Lily was sad and angry. She wanted to ride the bike, but she did not want to wear the helmet. She did not know what to do. + +She decided to try. She pushed the helmet up and got on the bike. Tom held the bike and helped her pedal. Lily felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She smiled. + +"Look, I'm riding the bike!" she said. "It is fun!" + +"Good job, Lily!" Tom said. "You are doing great!" + +Lily was happy. She learned how to ride the bike and how to wear the helmet. She thanked Tom for teaching her. She said she would try again tomorrow. +Lily and Max were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. Lily wanted to use the faucet to fill a pot with water. Max wanted to use the faucet to wash his hands. They both reached for the faucet at the same time. + +"Let me use the faucet!" Lily said. + +"No, let me use the faucet!" Max said. + +They pulled and pushed each other, trying to get the faucet. They did not want to yield. They did not want to share. They made a lot of noise and spilled water on the floor. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the mess and the angry children. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. "Why are you fighting over the faucet?" + +"We both want to use the faucet!" Lily and Max said. + +Mom shook her head. "You can both use the faucet, but you have to take turns. You have to yield sometimes. You have to be kind and fair. That is how you get along with others. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They felt sorry for making Mom upset. They felt sorry for being mean to each other. + +"Can we say sorry to each other?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, we can." Max said. + +They hugged and said sorry. They decided to take turns using the faucet. Lily filled her pot with water and Max washed his hands. They smiled and thanked each other. They went back to playing and making yummy food. + +Mom smiled and praised them. "That's very good. I'm proud of you. You learned a fine lesson today. Sharing is caring." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. Tom has a trumpet. He likes to make loud noises with it. Sam wants to try the trumpet too. He asks Tom, "Can I share your trumpet?" + +Tom says, "No, it is mine. You have your own toys." He holds the trumpet tight. Sam feels upset. He says, "That is not nice. Sharing is good. You can play with my toys too." + +Tom does not listen. He blows the trumpet louder and louder. Sam covers his ears. He says, "Stop it. You are hurting my ears. You are being mean." + +Tom does not stop. He thinks he is having fun. He does not see that Sam is sad. He does not see that his mom is coming. She hears the noise. She is not happy. + +She says, "Tom, what are you doing? Why are you making so much noise? Why are you not sharing your trumpet with Sam? You are being rude and selfish. You need to say sorry to Sam and let him have a turn." + +Tom feels ashamed. He knows he did wrong. He says, "Sorry, Sam. Sorry, mom. I was not nice. I will share my trumpet with you. Do you want to try it?" + +Sam smiles. He says, "Thank you, Tom. I forgive you. Yes, I want to try it. Maybe we can make music together." + +Tom and Sam share the trumpet. They take turns. They make different sounds. They laugh and have fun. They are friends again. Mom is proud of them. She says, "Well done, boys. Sharing is caring. You are good friends." +Ben and Mia liked to play with their toy yacht. They took it to the pond and made it sail on the water. They pretended they were on a big yacht and had many adventures. + +One day, they saw a boy sitting on a bench. He looked sad and poor. He had no toys and wore old clothes. Ben and Mia felt sorry for him. + +"Hi, what is your name?" Ben asked. + +"Tom," the boy said. + +"Do you want to play with us?" Mia asked. + +Tom nodded. He smiled a little. + +Ben and Mia gave him their toy yacht. They showed him how to make it sail. They told him stories about their adventures. Tom liked the yacht and the stories. He laughed and played with them. + +They became friends. They shared their toy yacht and had fun. They did not care if they were rich or poor. They were happy. +Lily likes to observe birds. She likes to see their colors and shapes and how they fly. She likes to hear their songs and try to copy them. Sometimes she makes up her own songs for the birds. + +One day, Lily sees a very unusual bird. It is big and white and has a long neck. It does not fly, but walks on the grass. It does not sing, but makes a loud honk. Lily thinks it is funny and tries to honk too. + +The bird hears Lily and looks at her. It walks closer to her and honks again. Lily is not afraid, but curious. She walks closer to the bird and says hello. The bird nods its head and honks again. Lily thinks it is saying hello back. + +Lily and the bird become friends. They honk and nod and walk together. Lily teaches the bird some of her songs and the bird tries to sing them. They sound very funny and make them laugh. Lily is happy to have a new and unusual friend. +Lily wanted a puppy more than anything. She loved to look at pictures of puppies and pretend to play with them. But her mom and dad said no. They said puppies were too much work and too messy. Lily was very sad and grumpy. + +One day, Lily saw a sign at the store. It said: "Win a puppy! Buy a ticket for one dollar and enter the draw!" Lily had one dollar in her piggy bank. She ran home and asked her mom if she could buy a ticket. Her mom said yes, but she warned Lily not to get her hopes up. She said there were many people who wanted a puppy and only one puppy to win. + +Lily bought a ticket and wrote her name and phone number on it. She put it in a big box with many other tickets. She wished very hard that she would win the puppy. She dreamed of how she would name it, feed it, and cuddle it. + +The next day, the phone rang. Lily's mom answered it. Lily heard her mom say: "Really? Are you sure? That's amazing!" Lily ran to the phone and asked: "What is it, mom? What is it?" + +Her mom smiled and said: "Lily, you won't believe this. You won the puppy! You are the lucky winner!" + +Lily was so happy she jumped up and down. She hugged her mom and thanked her. She couldn't wait to see her new puppy. She didn't care if it was work or messy. She loved it already. She was not grumpy anymore. She was the happiest girl in the world. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and books. But Tom and Mia have a problem. They do not like to share. They want to have all the toys and books for themselves. + +One day, they find a big box of crayons. They both want to draw with the crayons. They grab the crayons and pull them. They struggle and shout. + +"Give me the crayons! They are mine!" Tom says. + +"No, they are mine! I saw them first!" Mia says. + +They do not listen to each other. They do not care about the crayons. They only care about winning. They break the crayons and rip the paper. They make a big mess. + +Mom comes and sees the mess. She is not happy. She scolds Tom and Mia. + +"Look what you have done! You have wasted the crayons and the paper. You have made a big mess. You have been selfish and rude. You have not been good friends. You should be ashamed of yourselves!" Mom says. + +Tom and Mia feel sorry. They realize they have been wrong. They look at each other and say sorry. + +"Sorry, Tom. I should have shared with you. You are my friend." Mia says. + +"Sorry, Mia. I should have shared with you. You are my friend." Tom says. + +They hug and make up. They help Mom clean up the mess. They learn to share and be kind. They have fun drawing with the crayons. They write their names on their pictures. They are happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks and make towers. One day, they have a plan. They want to make a big tower that looks like a castle. They find an image of a castle in a book and put it on the floor. + +"Look, Mia, this is our plan. We need many blocks and some flags and a door," Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom, this is a good plan. Let's start with the walls. We need to make them strong and high," Mia says. + +They work hard and use many blocks. They make four walls and a door. They put flags on the corners. They are happy with their tower. + +"Wow, Tom, we did it! Our tower looks like the image. It is a castle," Mia says. + +"Yes, Mia, we did it! Our plan worked. It is a castle," Tom says. + +They are proud of their tower. They play with it and pretend to be kings and queens. They have fun. They are good friends. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a yellow taxi in a box. It was shiny and had four wheels and a horn. They wanted to play with it, but they had to be careful. + +"Taxi is delicate," Anna said. "We can't break it or scratch it." + +"OK," Ben said. "But I want to drive it. It looks fast and fun." + +They took turns to push the taxi on the floor and make noises. Vroom, vroom, beep, beep. They pretended they were going to different places. The park, the zoo, the store. + +But then, Ben saw something shiny on the taxi. It was a badge with a star and a number. He wanted to touch it, but it was sharp. + +"Ow!" he cried. "Taxi hurt me!" + +He dropped the taxi and showed Anna his finger. It had a red dot on it. It was bleeding. + +"Ben, are you OK?" Anna asked. She was worried. + +She ran to get a band-aid from their mom. She put it on Ben's finger and gave him a hug. + +"Sorry, Ben," she said. "Taxi is sharp. We have to be more careful." + +"It's OK, Anna," Ben said. "Thank you for helping me. Taxi is still nice. We can still play with it." + +They smiled and picked up the taxi again. They were gentle and happy. They loved their new toy. +Tom and Anna wanted to play in the big house. They saw a door with a lock and a key. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let me try the key," Tom said. He took the key and put it in the lock. He turned it left and right, but nothing happened. He was clumsy and dropped the key on the floor. + +"Let me try the key," Anna said. She picked up the key and put it in the lock. She turned it gently and heard a click. She opened the door and smiled. + +"Look, Tom, I did it!" she said. She went inside the big house and saw many toys and books. She was happy and wanted to play. + +Tom followed her and saw the toys and books too. He was sorry and wanted to say sorry. + +"Sorry, Anna, I was clumsy with the key," he said. "You are good with the key. Can we play together?" + +"Yes, Tom, we can play together," Anna said. She gave him a hug and a toy. They played and had fun in the big house. They were friends. +One day, a little panda named Ping was bored in his home. He wanted to see new things and have fun. He saw a big open gate in the fence that kept him safe. He thought, maybe I can wander outside and find some friends. + +He walked through the gate and saw many trees and flowers. He smelled something sweet and followed his nose. He found a big pile of honey and started to lick it. He did not see the angry bees that lived in the honey. + +"Buzz, buzz, buzz!" The bees said. "This is our honey, go away!" + +They flew around Ping and stung him on his nose and ears. Ping cried out loud and ran away. He was scared and hurt. He wanted to go back to his home. + +He looked around and saw that he was lost. He did not know where the gate was. He saw many strange animals and people. They stared at him and made noises. He felt alone and sad. + +"Where are you, mama?" He said. "I want to go home!" + +Then he heard a familiar voice. It was his mama. She had followed his tracks and found him. She hugged him and licked his wounds. + +"Ping, Ping, what have you done?" She said. "You wandered away from home and got into trouble. You could have been hurt more or taken away. You must never do that again. You must stay with me and be safe." + +Ping nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mama. I was bored and curious. I wanted to see new things and have fun. But I learned my lesson. The outside is not for me. I love you and I love our home." + +Mama smiled and said, "I love you too, Ping. You are my precious panda. Come on, let's go home and have some bamboo. And maybe later we can play with your friends." + +Ping was happy and relieved. He followed his mama and went back to his home. He never wandered away again. He learned to be happy and grateful for what he had. He was a good panda. +Sara and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. They had a hoop that they could roll, jump and throw. They had fun with the hoop every day. + +One day, a new girl came to the park. Her name was Mia and she had a big bag of candy. She saw Sara and Ben playing with the hoop and wanted to join them. She said, "Can I play with you? I have candy for you. It is very tasty." + +Sara and Ben looked at the candy and felt hungry. They wanted to try the candy, but they also liked their hoop. They did not know what to do. Sara said, "We can share our hoop with you, but we do not want your candy. We have our own snacks." + +Mia did not like Sara's answer. She said, "No, I want your hoop and you want my candy. Give me your hoop and I will give you some candy. It is a fair trade." + +Sara and Ben did not agree. They said, "No, thank you. We like our hoop and we do not need your candy. You can play with us, but you have to accept our hoop as it is. It is not for trade." + +Mia got angry and said, "Fine, I do not want to play with you. You are mean and selfish. I will find other friends who like my candy." She walked away with her bag of candy. + +Sara and Ben felt sad for Mia, but they were happy with their hoop. They continued to play and have fun. They learned that it is good to share, but it is also good to accept what you have and not trade it for something else. They hoped that Mia would learn that too. +Ben and Lily liked to race each other. They ran fast with their legs and arms. They laughed and shouted. They wanted to see who was the fastest. + +One day, they saw a big switch on the wall. It was red and shiny. They did not know what it did. They wanted to try it. + +"Let's race to the switch!" Ben said. "The first one to touch it wins!" + +"OK!" Lily said. "But be careful. It might do something bad." + +They ran to the switch. Ben was a little bit faster. He reached the switch first. He touched it with his hand. + +Suddenly, the lights went off. The room was dark. They heard a loud noise. It was a siren. + +"Oh no!" Ben said. "What did we do?" + +They were scared. They wanted to turn the lights back on. They wanted to stop the noise. + +They ran to the switch again. Lily was a little bit smarter. She reached the switch first. She pushed it with her hand. + +The lights came back on. The noise stopped. They saw a sign above the switch. It said: "Fire alarm. Do not touch." + +They felt silly. They learned a lesson. They did not touch the switch again. + +They hugged each other. They said sorry. They decided to race to something else. Something safe and fun. +Lily and Ben like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide. They see a big wheel by the river. The wheel can spin and make water splash. + +"Let's go on the wheel!" Lily says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They run to the wheel and climb on. They hold on tight and push with their feet. The wheel starts to spin faster and faster. They feel the wind and the water on their faces. They laugh and shout. + +"Look, the river is dark!" Lily says. + +She points to the water. The sun is going down and the sky is red. The river looks like a big black snake. + +"It's time to go home!" Ben says. + +He feels a little scared of the dark river. + +They stop the wheel and get off. They run back to the park. They see their mom and dad waiting for them. + +"Did you have fun?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, we did!" Lily and Ben say. + +They tell their mom and dad about the wheel and the river. They hug and kiss them. They go home and have dinner. They are happy and tired. They go to bed and dream of spinning wheels and dark rivers. +Lily and Tom were playing outside with their water guns. They liked to spray each other and make funny noises. They also sprayed the flowers and the grass, because they thought they were helpful. + +But then they saw dark clouds in the sky. They heard a loud noise like a big drum. They felt drops of water on their faces. It was a storm! + +Lily and Tom ran to the house. They were scared and wet. They knocked on the door. Mom opened it and hugged them. She said, "Don't worry, it's just a storm. It will go away soon." + +She gave them towels and hot chocolate. She told them stories and sang songs. She made them feel safe and warm. She was very helpful. + +Lily and Tom smiled and thanked Mom. They said, "We love you, Mom. You are the best." They drank their hot chocolate and listened to the storm. They hoped the flowers and the grass liked the water too. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play together. One day, they saw a big boat on the water. It was a yacht. It was white and shiny and had many windows and flags. + +"Wow, look at that boat!" Lily said. "It is so fancy. I wish I could go on it." + +"Me too," Tom said. "Maybe we can ask the people on the boat if they can let us in." + +They ran to the dock and waved at the people on the boat. The people looked at them and smiled. They threw a rope to them and said, "Hello, kids. Do you want to see our yacht? It is very nice. Come on, we will show you." + +Lily and Tom were very happy. They grabbed the rope and climbed on the boat. The people were very friendly. They gave them cookies and juice and showed them around. They had a big room with a bed and a TV, a small room with a kitchen and a table, and a deck with chairs and a pool. + +"This is so cool!" Lily said. "You have a very fancy boat. Thank you for letting us see it." + +"You are very welcome," the people said. "We are glad you like it. Do you want to stay for a while? We can have more fun." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They wanted to stay on the boat. They did not know that the people were bad. They did not know that the people were pirates. They did not know that the people wanted to take them away and sell them. + +The people waited until Lily and Tom were busy playing. Then they started the engine and drove the boat away from the dock. They laughed and said, "We have two new treasures. We will make a lot of money from them. They will never see their parents again." + +Lily and Tom heard the noise and looked outside. They saw that the boat was moving. They saw that the land was far away. They saw that the people were not smiling anymore. They were scared. They cried and screamed. They wanted to go back. They wanted their parents. But it was too late. The boat was gone. The end. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to go fishing with their dad. Their dad was a fisherman who knew many good places to catch fish. One day, they went to a big lake where there were many different kinds of fish. + +Ben and Sam each had their own fishing rod and bait. Ben wanted to catch a big fish, so he used a big worm. Sam wanted to catch a colorful fish, so he used a shiny bead. They threw their lines into the water and waited. + +Soon, Ben felt a tug on his rod. He pulled hard and saw a big fish on his hook. He was very happy and shouted, "Look, dad, I caught a big fish!" + +Sam looked at Ben's fish and felt jealous. He thought his fish was better than Ben's fish. He said, "Your fish is ugly and boring. My fish is pretty and shiny. You will see when I catch it." + +Ben did not like what Sam said. He thought his fish was better than Sam's fish. He said, "Your fish is small and weak. My fish is strong and tasty. You will see when we cook it." + +Ben and Sam started to quarrel. They said mean things to each other and tried to pull each other's rods. Their dad heard them and was sad. He said, "Stop, boys, stop! Why are you quarreling? You are brothers, you should love each other. It does not matter what kind of fish you catch. They are all different and beautiful in their own way. You should be happy for each other and share your fish." + +Ben and Sam realized their dad was right. They felt sorry for what they said and did. They hugged each other and said, "We are sorry, dad. We are sorry, brother. You are right, we should love each other and share our fish. We are happy for each other and proud of our fish." + +Their dad smiled and said, "That's good, boys, that's good. I am proud of you, too. Now, let's go home and cook our fish. We will have a delicious dinner and a happy family." + +The moral of the story is: Don't quarrel with your brother over something that does not matter. Be happy for each other and share what you have. Love is more important than fish. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair and a green dress. Lily liked to brush Anna's hair and make her look pretty. + +One day, Lily saw a bottle of lotion on the shelf. It was pink and smelled nice. Lily wanted to try the lotion on Anna's hair. She thought it would make it shiny and soft. She asked her mom if she could use the lotion. + +"Mom, can I use the lotion?" Lily asked. + +"What lotion, sweetie?" Mom asked. + +"The pink lotion on the shelf. Can I use it for Anna's hair?" Lily asked. + +Mom looked at the bottle and shook her head. "No, honey, that lotion is not for hair. It is for skin. It helps with dry skin and sunburns. If you put it on Anna's hair, it will make it sticky and greasy. You don't want that, do you?" Mom asked. + +Lily frowned. She did not want to make Anna's hair sticky and greasy. She wanted to make it shiny and soft. She put the bottle back on the shelf. "No, I don't want that. Thank you, Mom," Lily said. + +Mom smiled and hugged Lily. "You're welcome, honey. Why don't you use this instead?" Mom said. She gave Lily a spray bottle of water and a comb. "This will make Anna's hair shiny and soft, too. And it won't hurt her hair or her dress. Do you want to try it?" Mom asked. + +Lily nodded and smiled. She took the spray bottle and the comb. She sprayed some water on Anna's hair and combed it gently. She saw how the water made Anna's hair shiny and soft. She liked it. She thanked Mom and went back to playing with her dolls. She was happy. +Tom loved planes. He had many toys of planes and he liked to make them fly in the air. He dreamed of being a pilot one day and flying a real plane. + +One day, his dad took him to the airport. They saw many big planes and small planes. Tom was very happy and excited. He pointed at the planes and said their names. + +"Look, dad, a jet! And a helicopter! And a propeller plane!" + +His dad smiled and said, "Yes, Tom, you are very smart. Do you want to see a plane up close?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, please!" + +They walked to a small plane that was parked on the grass. A man in a blue suit and a hat was standing next to it. He was the pilot. He saw Tom and his dad and waved at them. + +"Hello, there," he said. "Do you like planes?" + +Tom said, "Yes, I love planes! I want to be a pilot!" + +The pilot smiled and said, "That's great! You know, being a pilot is very fun, but also very hard. You have to be brave and careful and smart." + +Tom said, "I am brave and careful and smart!" + +The pilot nodded and said, "I can see that. Do you want to see the inside of my plane?" + +Tom's eyes widened and he looked at his dad. His dad said, "It's up to you, Tom. Do you want to go?" + +Tom said, "Yes, yes, yes!" + +The pilot said, "OK, then. Come with me. I'll show you the cockpit and the seats and the buttons. But you have to promise to be very quiet and not touch anything." + +Tom said, "I promise!" + +The pilot offered his hand to Tom and Tom took it. They climbed up the stairs and entered the plane. Tom felt like he was in a dream. He saw the pilot's seat and the steering wheel and the instruments. He saw the windows and the wings and the sky. He heard the pilot's voice explaining everything to him. + +Tom was very happy. He thanked the pilot and his dad for the amazing experience. He decided that he would work hard and learn a lot and become a pilot one day. He knew that he had the brave heart of a pilot. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big barrel near the slide. The barrel is pink and has a lid. + +"Look, a barrel!" Lily says. "What is inside?" + +"I don't know. Let's open it and see," Ben says. He tries to lift the lid, but it is too heavy. + +"Help me, Lily," he says. Lily helps him, and they push the lid off. They look inside the barrel. + +They see a big teddy bear. The teddy bear is brown and has a blue bow. It is sleeping in the barrel. + +"Wow, a teddy bear!" Lily says. "It is so cute. Can we keep it?" + +"Shh, don't wake it up," Ben says. "Maybe it is someone's toy. Maybe they left it here by mistake." + +They hear a voice behind them. It is a man. He is wearing a pink shirt and a hat. He is holding a leash. + +"Hello, kids. Have you seen my dog?" he asks. "He is brown and has a blue bow. He likes to sleep in barrels." + +Lily and Ben are surprised. They look at the barrel. They look at the man. They look at the teddy bear. + +The teddy bear opens its eyes. It is not a teddy bear. It is a dog. It barks and wags its tail. + +"Rufus!" the man says. "There you are. You naughty dog. Why did you run away?" + +He picks up the dog and hugs it. He thanks Lily and Ben for finding it. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They help the man put the lid back on the barrel. They say goodbye to the man and the dog. + +They go back to the slide. They play and laugh. They are still friends. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they found a map in a trash can. The map had a big X on it and said "treasure". Tom and Lily wanted to find the treasure and be wealthy. + +They followed the map to a big hill. The map said the treasure was under a big rock. Tom and Lily climbed the hill and looked for the rock. They saw a rock that was very big and shiny. They thought it was the treasure. + +They ran to the rock and tried to move it. But the rock was too heavy and slippery. Tom and Lily lost their balance and fell down the hill. They rolled and bumped and got hurt. They cried and screamed for help. + +But no one heard them. The park was empty and far away. The map was a lie. There was no treasure. Tom and Lily were not wealthy. They were just sad and hurt. They wished they never found the map. The end. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big goose near the pond. The goose had white feathers and a long neck. Lily and Tom wanted to feed the goose some bread. + +"Hello, goose!" Lily said. "Do you want some bread? We have some for you." + +The goose came closer and opened its beak. Lily and Tom threw some bread crumbs to the goose. The goose ate them and made a honking sound. Lily and Tom laughed and enjoyed feeding the goose. + +But the goose was naughty. It wanted more bread than Lily and Tom had. It started to chase them and peck at their clothes. Lily and Tom were scared and ran away. + +"Go away, goose!" Tom shouted. "You are naughty! You have enough bread!" + +The goose did not listen. It followed Lily and Tom until they reached the gate of the park. There, they saw a man with a hat and a stick. The man was the park keeper. He saw the goose and waved his stick. + +"Shoo, shoo, goose!" the park keeper said. "You are not allowed to bother the children! Go back to the pond!" + +The goose was afraid of the man and his stick. It turned around and ran back to the pond. Lily and Tom were safe and happy. They thanked the park keeper and went home. + +They decided not to feed the goose again. They learned that some geese are naughty and some are nice. They enjoyed playing in the park, but they stayed away from the goose. +Lily was an intelligent girl who liked to learn new things. She loved to read books, play puzzles and draw pictures. She also liked to write letters to her friends and family. She had a special box where she kept her mail and stamps. + +One day, she decided to write a letter to her grandma, who lived far away. She took a piece of paper and a crayon and wrote: "Dear Grandma, I miss you very much. I hope you are well. I am learning a lot at school. I can count to ten and write my name. I also made a new friend. Her name is Anna. She likes to play with dolls and sing songs. Do you like dolls and songs? Please write back to me. I love you, Lily." + +She folded the paper and put it in an envelope. She wrote her grandma's address and stuck a stamp on it. Then she put the letter in her mail box and waited for the mailman to come. + +The next day, she heard a knock on the door. She ran to open it and saw the mailman holding a big bag of mail. He smiled and said: "Hello, Lily. I have some mail for you. Here you go." He handed her a letter and a package. + +Lily was very excited. She thanked the mailman and took the mail to her room. She opened the letter first and saw that it was from her grandma. She read: "Dear Lily, I am so happy to receive your letter. You are such an intelligent and sweet girl. I am very proud of you. I also miss you very much. I am well and I enjoy living in the countryside. I do like dolls and songs. In fact, I have a surprise for you. I made you a doll and I recorded a song for you. You can find them in the package. I hope you like them. I love you, Grandma." + +Lily opened the package and saw a beautiful doll with brown hair and blue eyes, just like her. She also saw a CD with a label that said: "Songs for Lily". She hugged the doll and put the CD in her player. She heard her grandma's voice singing a lullaby that she used to sing to her when she was a baby. She felt very happy and warm. She decided to write another letter to her grandma and tell her how much she loved her gifts. She also wanted to start a collection of dolls and songs with her. She thought that mail was a wonderful way to stay in touch with her grandma. +Lila and Ben are playing knights and dragons in the garden. Lila has a big shield made of cardboard and Ben has a plastic sword. They pretend to fight the dragon, which is a red blanket on a clothesline. + +"Roar!" Ben says, waving his sword. "I will save you, Lila!" + +Lila holds her shield in front of her and smiles. "Thank you, Ben! You are very brave!" + +They run towards the dragon and try to pull the blanket down. But the blanket is stuck and they can't reach it. + +"Oh no!" Lila says. "The dragon is too high!" + +Ben has an idea. He sees a stool near the fence. He runs to get it and brings it back. + +"Here, Lila!" he says. "Stand on this. Then you can reach the dragon." + +Lila climbs on the stool and holds her shield. She stretches her arm and grabs the blanket. She pulls it down and throws it on the ground. + +"Hooray!" Ben says. "We did it! We defeated the dragon!" + +They hug and cheer. Then they see their mom coming out of the house with a tray. + +"Time for lunch, kids!" she says. "I made you some sandwiches and soup. Come and wash your hands." + +Lila and Ben follow their mom inside. They sit at the table and eat their sandwiches. They like them. They are cheese and ham. + +Then they try the soup. They sip it and make a face. + +"Yuck!" Lila says. "This soup is spicy!" + +"It burns my tongue!" Ben says. + +Their mom laughs. "Sorry, kids. I put some pepper in the soup. I thought you would like it. Do you want some water?" + +Lila and Ben nod. They drink some water and feel better. + +They finish their lunch and thank their mom. Then they go back to the garden to play some more. They are happy. They are friends. They are knights and dragons. +Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big dog. The dog was black and brown. It had sharp teeth and a loud bark. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They ran away from the dog. But the dog ran after them. It was faster than them. It wanted to bite them. + +Tom and Lily reached a fence. They tried to climb over it. But the fence was too high. They could not get over it. The dog was behind them. It was angry and hungry. + +Tom and Lily cried for help. They hoped someone would hear them. They hoped someone would save them. But no one came. No one saw them. No one heard them. + +The dog jumped on them. It bit them hard. It hurt them a lot. Tom and Lily screamed. They closed their eyes. They wished they were home. But it was too late. The dog was mighty. Tom and Lily were not. The dog ate them. The end. +Lily was a playful dog who liked to run and jump and chase. She had a big yard with a fence and a hedge. She could see other dogs and people on the other side of the hedge, but she could not go there. + +One day, Lily saw a small hole in the hedge. She was curious and wanted to see what was on the other side. She tried to squeeze through the hole, but she got stuck. She wiggled and pushed, but she could not move. She started to bark and cry, but no one heard her. + +Lily was scared and hungry and thirsty. She wished she had stayed in her yard. She missed her family and her toys and her food. She hoped someone would find her and help her. But no one came. Lily was alone and sad. She closed her eyes and wished she could go home. But she never did. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play in the garden. The garden has many flowers and trees and bugs. Lily and Max are enthusiastic about the garden. They want to learn more about it. + +One day, they see a big butterfly. It has yellow and black wings. It flies from flower to flower. Lily and Max follow it. They want to catch it. They run and jump and reach. But the butterfly is too fast and too high. + +"Wait, butterfly, wait!" Lily says. "We want to be your friends!" + +"Maybe it does not hear us," Max says. "Maybe we need to be quieter." + +They try to be quieter. They walk and tiptoe and stretch. But the butterfly still flies away. It goes to another part of the garden. + +Lily and Max are sad. They sit on the grass. They look at the butterfly. + +"Maybe it does not like us," Lily says. "Maybe it is scared of us." + +"Maybe we need to be nicer," Max says. "Maybe we need to give it something." + +They look around. They see some flowers. They pick some flowers. They make a bouquet. They hold it in their hands. They go to the butterfly. + +"Hello, butterfly, hello!" Lily says. "We have something for you!" + +"Look, butterfly, look!" Max says. "We have flowers for you!" + +The butterfly sees the flowers. It stops flying. It lands on the bouquet. It smells the flowers. It flaps its wings. It looks happy. + +Lily and Max are happy too. They smile and laugh. They gain a new friend. They share the flowers with the butterfly. They play in the garden. They are enthusiastic about the garden. They love the garden. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, Lily has a new toy. It is a big chest. The chest has many different things inside. Lily is happy. + +"Look, Tom, I have a new toy!" Lily says. "Do you want to see what is inside?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom says. He likes new things. He runs to Lily and the chest. + +Lily opens the chest. She takes out a hat, a ball, a book, and a doll. She shows them to Tom. + +"Wow, these are different!" Tom says. He likes the hat. It is red and has a star. He puts it on his head. + +Lily smiles. She likes the ball. It is blue and has stripes. She bounces it on the floor. + +"Can I play with the ball?" Tom asks. He wants to bounce it too. + +"Sure!" Lily says. She is a good friend. She gives the ball to Tom. "Can I play with the hat?" She asks. She wants to wear it too. + +"Sure!" Tom says. He is a good friend. He gives the hat to Lily. They trade their toys. + +Lily and Tom play with the chest and the different things. They have fun. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big tree with many roots that they could climb on and hide under. One day, they saw a shiny coin stuck in one of the roots. They wanted to get it, but it was too deep. + +"Let's dig it out!" said Ben. + +"No, we might hurt the tree," said Anna. + +"But it's our coin, we found it!" said Ben. + +They started to argue and pull at the coin. The tree heard them and was angry. It shook its branches and dropped some leaves on their heads. + +"Stop it, children!" said the tree. "You are being selfish and greedy. That coin is not yours, it belongs to the earth. If you keep digging, you will pay a big price." + +Anna and Ben were scared and sorry. They let go of the coin and said sorry to the tree. + +"We're sorry, tree. We didn't mean to hurt you. We just wanted to play," said Anna. + +"Can we still play on your roots?" asked Ben. + +The tree sighed and smiled. It was a kind and wise tree. It knew that children were sometimes restless and curious. + +"Yes, you can play on my roots, but be gentle and respectful. And don't dig for coins anymore. They are not worth more than your friendship and the beauty of nature," said the tree. + +Anna and Ben nodded and hugged the tree. They learned their lesson and never dug for coins again. They played on the roots and thanked the tree for letting them. The tree was happy and proud of them. It gave them shade and fruits and stories. They were the best of friends. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to bake cakes with their mom. One day, mom gave them a big mixer to help them make the batter. Lily and Max were very happy and wanted to use the mixer first. + +"Let me do it!" Lily said and grabbed the mixer. + +"No, me!" Max said and pulled the mixer. + +They both pulled so hard that the mixer split in two. The batter flew everywhere and made a big mess. Mom was very angry and sad. + +"Lily and Max, look what you did! You broke the mixer and wasted the batter. Now we can't bake a cake. How could you be so selfish and greedy?" mom said. + +Lily and Max felt very sorry and ashamed. They saw how gloomy mom was and how dirty the kitchen was. They wished they had shared the mixer and worked together. + +"Mom, we are very sorry. We were bad and silly. We didn't mean to break the mixer and ruin the cake. We love you and we love baking with you. Can we help you clean up and make a new cake?" Lily and Max said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She was still upset, but she forgave them. + +"I love you too, Lily and Max. You made a mistake, but you learned from it. Next time, you have to share and cooperate. That's how we can have fun and make delicious cakes. Now, let's clean up and see if we have enough ingredients for a new cake." mom said. + +Lily and Max nodded and helped mom clean up. They apologized to each other and promised to share and cooperate. They found some more flour, eggs, sugar, and chocolate. They made a new batter and baked a new cake. It was not as big as the first one, but it was still yummy and sweet. They enjoyed the cake with mom and felt happy and proud. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing and cooperating are better than being selfish and greedy. +Jill and Tom liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They named him Navy, because he wore a navy blue hat. + +One day, they saw a big truck coming down the road. It had a plow on the front. It pushed the snow to the side of the road. Jill and Tom were scared. They did not want the truck to hurt Navy. + +They ran to Navy and hugged him. They tried to move him away from the road. But he was too heavy. They could not lift him. They pulled and pushed, but he did not budge. They started to cry. They did not want to lose their friend. + +The truck came closer and closer. It made a loud noise. It was icy and slippery on the road. The truck driver saw Jill and Tom. He tried to stop, but he could not. He hit the brakes, but the truck slid on the ice. He honked the horn, but Jill and Tom did not hear him. They were too busy trying to save Navy. + +The truck was almost there. It was going to hit Navy. Jill and Tom closed their eyes. They waited for the crash. But it did not come. They opened their eyes. They saw a miracle. The truck had stopped. It was just a few inches away from Navy. The plow had dug into the snow and made a wall. Navy was safe. Jill and Tom cheered. They thanked the truck driver. He smiled and waved. He was glad he did not hurt Navy. He said he liked snowmen too. He gave Jill and Tom a candy each. They thanked him again. They ran back to Navy. They hugged him and kissed him. They were happy. Navy was happy too. He smiled with his carrot nose and his rock eyes. He was the best snowman ever. +Lily and Max were bored. They had no toys to play with. They looked out the window and saw a big tree. + +"Let's climb the tree!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Max said. + +They put on their shoes and ran outside. They found a low branch and pulled themselves up. They climbed higher and higher, until they reached the top. + +"Wow, look at the sky!" Lily said. "It's so blue and pretty!" + +"I can see our house!" Max said. "And the park and the street!" + +They felt happy and proud. They waved to their mom, who was watching from the door. + +"Be careful, kids!" she said. "Don't fall!" + +"We won't, mom!" they said. + +They stayed in the tree for a long time. They saw birds and squirrels and clouds. They sang songs and told jokes. They had fun. + +They forgot they were bored. They only remembered they were friends. +Lily and Tom were bored. They wanted to play outside, but it was raining. They looked around the house for something fun to do. + +"Let's decorate the wall with stickers!" Lily said. She found a big sheet of stickers with animals and flowers. She peeled off a pink butterfly and stuck it on the wall. + +"Good idea!" Tom said. He took a blue elephant and put it next to the butterfly. They smiled and kept sticking more stickers on the wall. + +But they did not see a mosquito on the ceiling. The mosquito was hungry and saw the children's arms. It flew down and bit Lily on her elbow. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. She felt a sharp pain and scratched her elbow. She saw the mosquito and tried to swat it. + +"Go away, you smelly bug!" she shouted. + +Tom heard Lily and saw the mosquito. He grabbed a magazine and rolled it up. He swung it at the mosquito and hit it hard. + +"Gotcha!" he said. He looked at the magazine and saw the mosquito squashed on it. He threw it in the trash. + +"Thank you, Tom!" Lily said. She hugged her brother. "You are brave and strong!" + +They looked at the wall and saw their stickers. They were proud of their decoration. They forgot about the mosquito and the rain. They had fun. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play in the park. There is a big slide in the park. Lily and Max want to slide on it. + +They run to the slide and take turns. Lily goes first. She slides down fast and laughs. "That was fun!" she says. Max goes next. He slides down slower and smiles. "That was nice!" he says. + +They see a man with a camera. He is taking images of the park. He has a blue hat and a blue shirt. He looks friendly. Lily and Max wave to him. "Hello!" they say. + +The man sees them and waves back. "Hello!" he says. "Do you like the slide?" He walks to them and shows them his camera. "I have some images of the slide. Do you want to see?" + +Lily and Max nod. They are curious. The man shows them his camera. There are images of the slide and the park. There are also images of Lily and Max sliding. They look happy and brave. + +"Wow!" Lily and Max say. "We are on the camera!" They like the images. They thank the man. "You are welcome!" he says. "You are very good sliders!" + +Lily and Max hug the man. They are happy. They go back to the slide and slide some more. They have a lot of fun. +Ben and Lily went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. Ben liked the lions best. He wanted to see them up close. He saw a big cage with a sign that said "Do not lean on the fence". + +Ben did not listen to the sign. He leaned on the fence to see the lions better. But the fence was not strong. It broke and Ben fell into the cage. He was scared and confused. He saw a big lion coming towards him. + +"Help! Help!" Ben shouted. Lily heard him and ran to Mom and Dad. She pointed to the cage and said "Ben is in there with the lion!" + +Mom and Dad were shocked and worried. They called the zookeeper for help. The zookeeper came with a big net and a tranquilizer gun. He threw the net over the lion and shot it with the gun. The lion fell asleep. + +The zookeeper opened the cage and took Ben out. He was not hurt, but he was very sorry. He said "I'm sorry, Mom and Dad. I'm sorry, zookeeper. I should have listened to the sign. I will never lean on the fence again." + +Mom and Dad hugged Ben and said "We're glad you're safe, Ben. But you have to be careful and follow the rules. The zoo is not a playground. The animals can be dangerous." + +Ben nodded and said "I understand. Thank you, zookeeper, for saving me." + +The zookeeper smiled and said "You're welcome, Ben. But please, don't do that again. The lion is not your friend. He is a wild animal. He could have hurt you." + +Ben and Lily learned a lesson that day. They enjoyed the rest of the zoo, but they did not lean on any fences. They respected the animals and their cages. They had fun, but they also stayed safe. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play outside when the sun is shine. They have a big yard with many flowers and trees. Sometimes they see birds and bugs. + +One day, they find a bag of oat in the shed. They wonder what it is for. They ask their mom. + +"Mom, what is this?" Sara says, holding the bag. + +"That is oat, dear. It is food for the horses at the farm. We can take it there later, if you want." Mom says. + +"Can we feed the horses, mom? Please?" Ben says. + +"Sure, why not? But first, let's have some lunch. You must be hungry." Mom says. + +They eat some soup and bread. Then they put on their hats and coats. They take the bag of oat and walk to the farm. It is not far. They see many animals on the way. They see cows, sheep, pigs and chickens. They say hello to them. + +They reach the farm. They see a big barn with many horses. They are brown, black, white and spotted. They have long tails and manes. They make loud noises. + +"Hello, horses!" Sara and Ben say. + +The horses come to them. They are friendly. They sniff the bag of oat. They want some. + +"Can we give them some, mom?" Sara and Ben ask. + +"Of course, but be careful. Hold your hand flat and let them take it gently. Don't put your fingers near their mouths." Mom says. + +Sara and Ben do as mom says. They open the bag and take some oat. They hold it out to the horses. The horses eat it happily. They lick their lips. They nuzzle Sara and Ben. + +"Thank you, horses!" Sara and Ben say. + +They pet the horses. They feel soft and warm. They look into their eyes. They are clear and kind. + +Sara and Ben love the horses. They want to stay with them. But mom says it is time to go. + +"Bye, horses! We will come back soon!" Sara and Ben say. + +They wave to the horses. The horses neigh to them. They walk back home. They are happy. They had a fun day. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the old house. The old house had many rooms and things to see. But some things were dusty and dirty. Sara and Ben wanted to make them shiny and clean. + +One day, they found a big mirror in a dark room. The mirror was very dusty and had many spots. Sara and Ben got a cloth and some water. They started to polish the mirror. They rubbed and rubbed until the mirror was smooth and shiny. + +"Look, Ben, we can see ourselves!" Sara said. She smiled at her brother in the mirror. Ben smiled back. He was proud of their work. + +But then, they saw something else in the mirror. It was a white shape that looked like a person. But it had no eyes, no nose, no mouth. It was a ghost! + +"Ah!" Sara and Ben screamed. They dropped the cloth and ran out of the room. They were very scared of the ghost. + +The ghost was sad. He had been alone in the old house for a long time. He had no friends, no family, no fun. He just wanted to say hello to Sara and Ben. He wanted to thank them for polishing the mirror. He wanted to play with them. + +But Sara and Ben did not come back. They ran to their mom and told her about the ghost. Their mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. There is no such thing as ghosts. You just saw a reflection of the light. The old house is full of tricks and shadows. But you did a good job of polishing the mirror. You are very brave and kind." + +Sara and Ben felt better. They learned that some things are not what they seem. They learned that they should not judge by appearances. They learned that they should be friendly and polite to everyone, even if they are different. They learned that polishing can make things smooth and shiny, but also reveal surprises. +Anna and Ben are twins. They are infants. They like to play together. They have many toys. They share their toys. + +One day, Anna and Ben have a new toy. It is a big ball. It is red and blue. It is soft and bouncy. Anna and Ben both want the ball. They do not want to share. + +"Give me the ball!" Anna says. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. + +They pull the ball. They tug the ball. They do not let go. The ball stretches. The ball tears. The ball breaks. The ball is separate. Anna and Ben are sad. They cry. + +Mom hears them cry. She comes to see. She sees the broken ball. She sees the sad twins. + +"What happened?" Mom asks. + +"We broke the ball!" Anna and Ben say. + +"Why did you break the ball?" Mom asks. + +"We did not share!" Anna and Ben say. + +Mom shakes her head. She is not happy. She says, "That was foolish. You should share your toys. Sharing is nice. Sharing is fun. Now you have no ball. How do you feel?" + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They feel bad. They hug Mom. They hug each other. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We are sorry, twin. We will share our toys. We will not be foolish. We love you, Mom. We love you, twin." + +Mom smiles. She is happy. She says, "I love you, too, Anna. I love you, too, Ben. You are good twins. You can have a new ball. But you have to share it. Can you do that?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, Mom. We can do that. Thank you, Mom." + +Mom gives them a new ball. It is yellow and green. It is soft and bouncy. Anna and Ben play with the ball. They share the ball. They have fun. They are happy. +Anna liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and she made pictures of flowers, animals and people. She put her pictures in a folder to keep them safe. She was very proud of her folder. + +One day, a big wind came and blew her folder away. Anna was sad and scared. She ran after her folder, but it was too fast. It flew over the fence and into the street. Anna saw a car coming and she stopped. She did not want to get hurt. + +Then she saw a dog. The dog was big and brown and had a red collar. The dog saw the folder too. He ran into the street and grabbed the folder with his mouth. He was very brave. He dodged the car and came back to Anna. He gave her the folder and wagged his tail. + +Anna was happy and relieved. She hugged the dog and thanked him. She said, "You rescued my folder! You are a good dog!" The dog licked her face and barked. He was happy too. + +Anna took her folder and the dog home. She showed her mom and dad what happened. They were proud of Anna and the dog. They said, "You are a lucky girl and he is a smart dog!" They gave the dog some water and a treat. They asked Anna if she wanted to keep the dog. Anna said, "Yes, please! He is my friend!" They said, "OK, but you have to take care of him and name him." Anna thought for a moment. She said, "I will name him Folder, because he rescued my folder!" They all laughed and agreed. Anna and Folder became best friends. +Anna and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the garden. There were many flowers in the garden. Anna liked roses. Ben liked daisies. + +One day, they saw a big rose. It was red and shiny. Anna wanted to pick it. Ben wanted to pick it too. + +"Let me have the rose!" Anna said. + +"No, let me have the rose!" Ben said. + +They both pulled the rose. The rose split in two. Anna had one half. Ben had the other half. + +They looked at the rose. They felt sad. The rose was not great anymore. It was broken. + +"I'm sorry, Anna," Ben said. "I should have shared the rose with you." + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Anna said. "I should have shared the rose with you too." + +They hugged each other. They were friends again. They put the rose back in the ground. They hoped it would grow again. They went to play with the daisies. They were happy. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park near their houses. One day, they see a new boy in the park. He has a big bike and a red hat. He looks at Tom and Anna and says, "This is my park. Go away!" + +Tom and Anna are scared. They do not know the new boy. They do not like his words. They frown and say, "No, this is not your park. This is our park. We can play here too!" + +The new boy gets angry. He rides his bike fast and tries to hit Tom and Anna. Tom and Anna run away. They hide behind a tree. They are sad and hurt. + +A neighbor sees what is happening. She is a friendly lady. She has a dog and a basket of cookies. She walks to the park and says, "Hello, children. What is going on here?" + +Tom and Anna tell her about the new boy. The neighbor says, "That is not nice. He should not be mean to you. He should share the park and be kind. Come, I have some cookies for you. Do you want to pet my dog?" + +Tom and Anna smile and nod. They follow the neighbor to her house. They eat cookies and pet the dog. They feel better. They thank the neighbor and say, "You are very nice. We like you." + +The neighbor says, "You are very welcome. I like you too. Maybe the new boy will learn to be nice too. Maybe you can be friends someday." +One day, a little girl named Mia and her big brother Leo went to the park with their mom. They played on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They had a lot of fun. + +"Look, Mia, there is a duck pond!" Leo said. "Do you want to feed the ducks?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Mia said. She loved ducks. They were cute and soft and made funny noises. + +Mom gave them some bread to share with the ducks. They walked to the pond and threw some pieces into the water. The ducks came closer and ate the bread. They quacked and wiggled their tails. + +"Hello, ducks!" Mia said. "We are happy to see you. Do you like the bread?" + +One of the ducks looked at Mia and nodded. It seemed to say thank you. Mia smiled. She felt a warm feeling in her heart. She loved the duck. + +"Can I pet the duck, mom?" Mia asked. + +"Be careful, Mia. The duck might bite you." Mom said. + +"No, no, no. The duck is nice. The duck is my friend." Mia said. She reached out her hand and touched the duck's head gently. The duck did not bite her. It closed its eyes and made a soft sound. It was sleepy. + +Mia giggled. She hugged the duck. The duck hugged her back. They were happy. + +"Wow, Mia, you are very brave. And very kind." Leo said. "I think the duck loves you too." + +"I love the duck. And I love you, Leo. And I love mom." Mia said. + +"I love you too, Mia. And I love the duck. And I love mom." Leo said. + +"I love you both, Mia and Leo. And I love the duck. You are my sweet children." Mom said. + +They all hugged each other. They felt a warm feeling in their hearts. They loved each other. And they loved the duck. They were a happy family. +Anna liked to dance. She danced in her room, in the garden, and in the park. She felt happy when she danced. She wanted to be a graceful dancer, like the ones she saw on TV. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw a big stage with music and lights. There were many dancers on the stage. They wore pretty dresses and shoes. They jumped and spun and smiled. Anna wanted to join them. + +She ran to the stage and climbed the stairs. She waved to her mom and dad. She tried to copy the dancers. She jumped and spun and smiled. But she did not see a big wire on the floor. She tripped on the wire and fell down. She hurt her toe. She cried. + +The dancers stopped and looked at her. One of them came to her and helped her up. She was a kind lady with a pretty dress and shoes. She said, "Are you okay, little one? What is your name?" + +Anna sniffed and said, "I'm Anna. I'm sorry. I wanted to dance with you. You are so graceful." + +The lady smiled and said, "That's okay, Anna. You are very brave and sweet. You can dance with us anytime. But you have to be careful. There are many wires and things on the stage. And you have to wear special shoes to protect your toes. Do you want to see them?" + +Anna nodded and wiped her tears. The lady took her to the backstage and showed her the shoes. They were shiny and had ribbons. Anna liked them. The lady said, "These are ballet shoes. They help us dance better. Do you want to try them on?" + +Anna said, "Yes, please. Thank you, lady." + +The lady helped Anna put on the shoes. They fit her well. She felt happy. She said, "Can I dance with you now?" + +The lady said, "Of course, Anna. Come on, let's go back to the stage. The music is starting again. And don't forget to smile." + +Anna smiled and held the lady's hand. They went back to the stage and danced together. Anna felt graceful. She did not trip or fall. She saw her mom and dad clapping and cheering. She was happy. She said, "Thank you, lady. You are the best." + +The lady said, "You are welcome, Anna. You are the best, too." +One day, a boy named Tom went to play outside with his friends. They had a lot of fun running, jumping and throwing snowballs. Tom liked to make big snowballs and hit his friends with them. He did not care if they got hurt or cold. He just wanted to win. + +"Stop, Tom! You are being mean!" his friend Lily said. "You hit me in the face and it hurts!" + +"Ha ha, you are a baby!" Tom said. "You can't play with us. Go home and cry!" + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not want to play with Tom anymore. She ran away to find another friend. + +Tom did not care. He kept throwing snowballs at the other boys. He did not see that the sky was getting dark and the wind was blowing hard. He did not hear his mom calling him to come inside. He just wanted to play more. + +Soon, the snow started to fall faster and faster. It covered the ground and the trees and the houses. It was very cold and white. Tom felt his fingers and toes getting numb. He tried to move, but he could not. He was stuck in the snow. He was scared. + +"Help! Help!" he shouted. "I can't move! I'm freezing!" + +But no one heard him. His friends had gone home. His mom had gone inside. He was alone in the snow. + +He wished he had been nice to his friends. He wished he had listened to his mom. He wished he had not been so difficult. He learned a hard lesson. He hoped someone would find him soon. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big loop on the grass. It is red and shiny. Lily and Ben run to the loop. + +"Wow, what is this?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a toy. Can we play with it?" Ben says. + +They touch the loop. It is smooth and cold. They try to lift it, but it is too heavy. They try to roll it, but it is too hard. They try to jump through it, but it is too high. + +"This loop is not fun. It is boring," Lily says. + +"Let's go find something else to play with," Ben says. + +They leave the loop and look around. They see a man with a cart. He has many things on his cart. He has balloons, and books, and hats, and ice cream. + +"Hello, children. Do you want something from my cart?" the man says. + +Lily and Ben look at the cart. They see many things they like. Lily likes the balloons. They are colorful and floaty. Ben likes the books. They have pictures and stories. But they both like the ice cream. It is creamy and delicious. + +"Yes, please. We want ice cream," Lily and Ben say. + +The man smiles. He gives them each a cone with ice cream. Lily chooses vanilla. Ben chooses chocolate. They lick their ice cream and smile. + +"Thank you, mister. This ice cream is delicious," Lily and Ben say. + +"You're welcome, children. Enjoy your ice cream. And be careful with the loop. It is not a toy. It is a hoop. It is for a show," the man says. + +"A show? What show?" Lily and Ben ask. + +The man points to a big tent. It has flags and stars on it. It says "Circus". + +"Come and see. The circus is starting soon. You will see amazing things. You will see clowns, and animals, and acrobats. And you will see someone jump through the hoop. It is very exciting," the man says. + +Lily and Ben look at the tent. They look at the hoop. They look at their ice cream. They want to see the circus. They want to see the hoop. They want to finish their ice cream. + +"Can we go, please?" Lily and Ben say. + +"Of course. Follow me. I will show you the way," the man says. + +He takes them by the hand. He leads them to the tent. They enter the tent. They hear music and laughter. They see lights and colors. They see the circus. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a stream with water and fish. They wanted to catch a fish. + +"Look, a fish!" Ben said. He ran to the stream and put his hand in the water. The fish swam away. + +"Wait for me!" Lily said. She ran after Ben and put her hand in the water too. The fish swam away again. + +They tried to catch the fish many times, but the fish were too fast. Ben and Lily were wet and tired. + +"Let's pause and think," Lily said. "Maybe we can trick the fish." + +"How?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe we can use some bread," Lily said. "Fish like bread, right?" + +"Good idea!" Ben said. He ran to the bench where their mom was sitting. He asked for some bread. Mom gave him some bread and told him to be careful. + +Ben ran back to the stream with the bread. He broke it into small pieces and threw them into the water. The fish came to eat the bread. + +"Now!" Ben said. He and Lily put their hands in the water and tried to grab the fish. + +But the fish were not stupid. They saw the hands and swam away. They only ate the bread that was far from the hands. + +Ben and Lily were sad and angry. They could not catch the fish. + +"Stupid fish!" Ben said. He threw the rest of the bread into the water. + +"Stupid stream!" Lily said. She kicked the water. + +The water splashed on their faces. They felt cold and wet. They started to cry. + +Mom heard them cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw them wet and dirty and sad. + +"What happened?" Mom asked. + +"We wanted to catch a fish, but we couldn't," Ben said. + +"The fish were too fast and too smart," Lily said. + +Mom hugged them and said, "It's okay. Fish are not easy to catch. They live in the water and they know how to hide. You can't be mad at them. They are just doing what they do." + +"Can we play something else?" Ben asked. + +"Sure," Mom said. "How about we go to the swings?" + +"Okay," Ben and Lily said. They dried their hands and faces and followed Mom to the swings. They forgot about the fish and the stream. They had fun on the swings. +Anna loved to sing and dance. She wanted to be on the stage with the big stars. She asked her mom to take her to the big show. Her mom said yes and they went to the theater. + +Anna saw the stage with the bright lights and the colorful costumes. She felt excited and happy. She wanted to go on the stage and join the stars. She asked her mom if she could. Her mom said no and told her to stay in her seat. + +But Anna did not listen. She waited for her mom to look away and then she ran to the stage. She climbed the stairs and jumped on the stage. She started to sing and dance with the stars. + +The stars did not like Anna. They did not know who she was or why she was there. They got angry and yelled at her. They told her to go away and pushed her off the stage. + +Anna fell down and hurt herself. She cried and cried. She felt scared and sad. She wanted her mom to help her. But her mom did not see her. Her mom was looking at her phone and did not hear her cry. Anna was alone and in pain. She wished she had listened to her mom. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with many flowers and trees. Their grandma lived with them and she loved to water the plants with a hose. She was elderly and moved slowly, but she was very kind and always provided snacks and hugs for the boys. + +One day, Tom and Sam decided to play a prank on their grandma. They thought it would be funny to hide the hose and make her look for it. They waited behind a bush and giggled as they saw their grandma come out with a watering can. She looked around and saw that the hose was gone. She frowned and said, "Where is my hose? I need it to water the plants. Who took it?" + +Tom and Sam jumped out and shouted, "Surprise! We took it, grandma! We hid it under the porch. It was a joke!" They laughed and ran to get the hose. They expected their grandma to laugh too, but she did not. She looked very sad and angry. She said, "That was not a joke. That was very mean and rude. You made me waste time and energy. You hurt my feelings and the plants. You should be ashamed of yourselves." + +Tom and Sam felt bad. They realized they had done something wrong. They said, "We're sorry, grandma. We didn't mean to hurt you or the plants. We just wanted to have fun. Please forgive us." They tried to hug their grandma and give her the hose, but she pushed them away. She said, "No, I don't forgive you. You are bad boys. You don't deserve my love or my hose. Go to your room and stay there. I don't want to see you or talk to you ever again." + +Tom and Sam cried and ran to their room. They felt very sorry and sad. They wished they had never played that prank on their grandma. They wondered if she would ever love them again. They learned a hard lesson: pranks can hurt people and plants, and jokes are not always funny. +Sara was a big girl who liked to do things by herself. She was independent and did not need help from anyone. She liked to dress herself, brush her teeth, and choose her toys. + +One day, she found a red button in her drawer. She wondered what it was for. She pressed it and heard a voice say "Hello, I am a talking button. Do you want to be my friend?" Sara was surprised and happy. She liked to talk and make new friends. + +She pressed the button again and said "Hello, I am Sara. Yes, I want to be your friend. What is your name?" The button said "I am Bob. I am a button who can talk. I can tell you stories and jokes and songs. Do you like stories and jokes and songs?" Sara said "Yes, I do. I love stories and jokes and songs. Can you tell me one?" + +The button said "Sure, I can. Listen to this story. Once upon a time, there was a little mouse who wanted to see the world. He packed his bag and left his home. He saw many things on his way. He saw a big cat, a tall tree, a fast car, and a bright star. He was very curious and brave. He wanted to talk to everyone and everything. But not everyone and everything wanted to talk to him. The cat wanted to eat him, the tree wanted to shake him, the car wanted to run him over, and the star wanted to ignore him. The mouse was sad and lonely. He wished he had a friend who would talk to him and listen to him. Then he saw a red button on the ground. He thought it was a candy and wanted to eat it. But when he touched it, he heard a voice say "Hello, I am a talking button. Do you want to be my friend?" The mouse was surprised and happy. He said "Hello, I am a mouse. Yes, I want to be your friend. What is your name?" The button said "I am Bob. I am a button who can talk. I can tell you stories and jokes and songs. Do you like stories and jokes and songs?" The mouse said "Yes, I do. I love stories and jokes and songs. Can you tell me one?" The button said "Sure, I can. Listen to this story. Once upon a time, there was a little mouse who wanted to see the world..." + +Sara laughed and clapped her hands. She liked the story. She thought the mouse and the button were very funny and smart. She said "Thank you, Bob. You are a good friend. You make me happy. Can you tell me another story?" The button said "Of course, I can. I have many stories to tell you. And you can tell me your stories too. We can talk and talk and talk. We can be friends forever." Sara smiled and hugged the button. She was glad she found him. She was independent, but she also liked to have a friend who would talk to her. +Lily likes to dress up. She has a big box of clothes and hats and shoes. She can be a princess, a pirate, a doctor, or anything she wants. Today, she wants to be a baker. She puts on a white apron, a chef hat, and some gloves. She looks in the mirror and smiles. + +She goes to the kitchen and finds a big bowl, a spoon, and some flour. She pours some flour in the bowl and stirs it with the spoon. She pretends to add some eggs, some milk, and some sugar. She says, "I am making a cake. A big, sweet cake. Yum!" + +She needs a teaspoon to measure the sugar. She looks in the drawer, but she can't find one. She sees a shiny spoon on the table. It is bigger than a teaspoon, but she thinks it will do. She grabs it and runs back to the bowl. She doesn't know that the spoon is Mommy's special spoon. The one that she got from Grandma. + +She scoops some sugar with the spoon and dumps it in the bowl. She does it again and again. She thinks, "The more sugar, the sweeter the cake." She stirs the bowl hard. She makes a big mess. Flour and sugar fly everywhere. She doesn't care. She is having fun. + +Mommy comes in and sees Lily and the bowl and the spoon and the mess. She gasps. She says, "Lily, what are you doing? That's my special spoon! You can't use it to play!" She takes the spoon from Lily and puts it back on the table. She is not happy. + +Lily feels sad. She says, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I wanted to make a cake. A big, sweet cake. For you." She gives Mommy a hug. She hopes Mommy will forgive her. + +Mommy hugs Lily back. She says, "I love you, Lily. And I love your cake. But next time, please ask me before you use my things. And use a teaspoon, not a big spoon. OK?" She smiles. + +Lily nods. She says, "OK, Mommy. I love you too. And I love your spoon. It is very pretty. Can I see it?" She points to the spoon on the table. + +Mommy picks up the spoon and shows it to Lily. She says, "This spoon is very old. It belonged to Grandma. She gave it to me when I was a little girl. It has a picture of a flower on it. Do you see it?" + +Lily looks at the spoon. She sees the flower. She says, "It is very pretty. Like you, Mommy. And like Grandma." She touches the spoon gently. She says, "Can I use it someday? When I am big?" + +Mommy says, "Maybe. Someday. When you are big. And when you know how to bake a real cake. A big, sweet cake. Like Grandma used to make." She kisses Lily on the cheek. She says, "Now, let's clean up this mess. And then we can have some cookies. How does that sound?" + +Lily says, "That sounds good, Mommy. Very good. And very sweet." She helps Mommy clean up the mess. She thinks, "Someday, I will use the spoon. And I will make a cake. A big, sweet cake. For Mommy. And for Grandma." She smiles. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pick flowers and make crowns. They saw a big hill with a hole in it. Ben said, "Let's go see what's in there!" + +Anna was scared. She said, "No, Ben, there might be a monster in there. It looks deep and dark." + +Ben said, "Don't be silly, Anna. There is no such thing as monsters. Come on, it will be fun!" + +He took Anna's hand and ran to the hole. They looked inside. It was deep and dark. They heard a loud roar. A monster came out of the hole. It had big teeth and claws. It was angry and hungry. + +Anna and Ben screamed. They dropped their flowers and ran away. The monster chased them. They ran to their mom and dad, who were sitting on a bench. They hugged them and told them what they saw. + +Mom and dad said, "It's okay, Anna and Ben. You are safe now. There is no monster in the park. It was just a big dog that lives in the hole. He was barking because he was lonely. He wanted to play with you." + +Anna and Ben looked at the hole. They saw the dog come out. He wagged his tail and licked his lips. He was not a monster. He was a friend. + +Anna and Ben said, "We are sorry, dog. We were scared of you. Do you want to play with us?" + +The dog barked happily. He nodded his head. Anna and Ben picked some flowers and made a crown for him. They played with him until it was time to go home. They said goodbye to the dog and thanked him for being nice. They learned not to judge by looks. They made a new friend. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play by the lake. They had a toy boat with a sail that they could make go fast or slow with the wind. One day, they decided to seat on the boat and sail on the lake. + +"Look, Lily, the water is smooth today. We can go far and see the ducks and the fish," Tom said. + +"Yes, Tom, let's sail and have fun. But we have to be careful and not fall in the water. It is cold and wet," Lily said. + +They seat on the boat and put the sail up. The wind blew and the boat moved on the water. They saw ducks and fish and waved at them. They also saw a big rock that looked like a bear. + +"Wow, Lily, do you see the bear rock? It is big and brown and has a nose and eyes," Tom said. + +"I see it, Tom. It is funny and scary at the same time. Do you think it can eat us?" Lily said. + +"No, Lily, it is just a rock. It cannot eat us. But we should not go too close to it. It might have sharp teeth or claws," Tom said. + +They turned the boat and sailed away from the bear rock. They had a lot of fun on the lake until the sun went down. Then they seat on the shore and ate some cookies and milk. They were happy and tired. They said goodbye to the lake and the boat and went home with their moms. They dreamed of sailing again the next day. +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 were having fun. + +But then a big dog came and ran after the ball too. The dog was faster than Ben and Lily and grabbed the ball in its mouth. It ran away with the ball and did not give it back. + +Ben and Lily were sad and angry. They hated the dog for taking their ball. They shouted at the dog and tried to get their ball back, but the dog was too big and scary. + +"Go away, bad dog!" Ben yelled. "Give us our ball!" + +"Ruff, ruff!" the dog barked. It did not listen to Ben. + +Lily started to cry. She wanted her ball back. She was cold and tired. + +"Ben, I want to go home," she said. "I don't like this park anymore." + +Ben hugged Lily and said, "OK, let's go home. Maybe we can find another ball." + +They started to walk back to their house. But on the way, they saw something that made them stop. It was an ambulance with red and blue lights and a loud siren. The ambulance was parked outside a house and some people were carrying a man on a stretcher. + +"What's that?" Lily asked. "Why are they taking that man?" + +Ben did not know. He was curious and scared. He wondered what happened to the man. + +"Maybe he is sick or hurt," he said. "Maybe the dog bit him." + +Lily felt sorry for the man. She hoped he would be OK. + +"Maybe we should give him our ball," she said. "Maybe that would make him happy." + +Ben thought about it. He still hated the dog, but he did not hate the man. He nodded and said, "OK, let's give him our ball. Maybe he will like it." + +They ran to the ambulance and gave their ball to one of the people. The person smiled and thanked them. He said, "You are very kind and brave. This man will be happy to have your ball. He is going to the hospital to get better." + +Ben and Lily felt good. They did not need their ball anymore. They waved to the man and the people and said, "Bye, bye. Get well soon." + +They went home and told their mom what happened. She hugged them and said, "I'm proud of you. You are very good and generous. I love you." + +Ben and Lily smiled. They loved their mom too. They forgot about the dog and the park. They were happy. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they found a shiny box under a tree. They opened it and saw many coins and jewels inside. They thought it was a treasure and they were very happy. + +"Wow, look at all this!" Sara said. "We are rich!" + +"Let's take it home and buy lots of toys and candy!" Ben said. + +They put the box in their wagon and started to pull it. But the box was very heavy and the sun was very hot. They got tired and thirsty very quickly. + +"Can we stop and drink some water?" Sara asked. + +"No, we have to hurry!" Ben said. "Someone might see our treasure and take it!" + +They kept walking, but the park was very big and they got lost. They did not see any people or signs. They started to feel scared and sad. + +"Ben, I don't like this," Sara said. "Maybe we should leave the treasure and find our way back." + +"No, we can't do that!" Ben said. "This is ours! We found it!" + +They argued and cried, but they did not know what to do. They wished they had never found the treasure. + +Then, they heard a voice behind them. + +"Hello, children. Are you lost?" + +They turned around and saw a kind man with a hat and a badge. He was a park ranger. He smiled and offered them some water. + +"Thank you, sir," Sara said. "We are very thirsty." + +"Where are your parents?" the ranger asked. + +"We don't know," Ben said. "We were playing and we found this box. We thought it was a treasure and we wanted to take it home. But we don't know where we are." + +The ranger looked at the box and frowned. + +"Children, this is not a treasure. This is trash. Someone left it here and forgot to throw it away. These coins and jewels are fake. They are not worth anything." + +Sara and Ben were shocked. They felt very silly and ashamed. + +"Really?" Sara said. "But they look so shiny and pretty." + +"They are only shiny and pretty on the outside," the ranger said. "But they are not real or good. They are like the sun. It makes you feel warm and happy, but it also makes you feel dry and tired. You have to be careful and not let it fool you." + +He took the box and put it in his truck. + +"Come on, children. I will help you find your parents. They must be very worried about you." + +Sara and Ben nodded and followed him. They were glad to see him and to leave the box behind. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that not everything that glitters is gold, and that the real treasure is their family and friends. +Lily liked to dream. Every night, she closed her eyes and saw many things in her head. She saw big animals, like lions and elephants. She saw pretty flowers, like roses and daisies. She saw funny shapes, like stars and circles. She liked to dream. + +One night, she had a special dream. She dreamed that she was in a purple land. Everything was purple: the sky, the grass, the trees, the houses. She saw a purple cat, a purple bird, and a purple butterfly. She wanted to play with them. She ran after the purple cat, but it was too fast. She called to the purple bird, but it flew away. She reached for the purple butterfly, but it was too high. + +She felt sad. She wanted a friend. She looked around and saw a purple boy. He was sitting on a purple rock. He had a purple hat, a purple shirt, and a purple pants. He looked dirty. He had purple mud on his face, his hands, and his shoes. He looked lonely. + +She walked to him and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. Do you want to play with me?" + +He looked at her and smiled. He said, "Hi, I'm Max. Yes, I want to play with you." + +They became friends. They played with the purple cat, the purple bird, and the purple butterfly. They had fun. They laughed and sang. They forgot that they were dirty. + +Lily was happy. She liked her dream. She liked the purple land. She liked Max. She hoped to see him again. She closed her eyes and said, "Good night, Max. Good night, purple land. Good night, dream." +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide on the big slide. It was fun and fast. They took turns and said "whee!" when they slid down. + +"Look, Anna, the sun is going down!" Ben said. He pointed to the sky. It was orange and pink and purple. "It is a sunset. It is pretty." + +"Yes, it is pretty. But we have to go home soon. Mommy said we have to be obedient and come back before dark." Anna said. She looked at her watch. It was a gift from Daddy. It had numbers and a picture of a bunny. "It is almost six o'clock. We have to go now." + +"Okay, okay. One more slide, please?" Ben begged. He liked the slide so much. He did not want to stop. + +"Alright, one more slide. But then we have to go. Promise?" Anna said. She was a good sister. She wanted to make Ben happy, but she also wanted to listen to Mommy. + +"Promise." Ben said. He smiled and ran to the slide. He slid down one last time and said "whee!" very loud. Then he got up and followed Anna. They held hands and walked to their home. They saw Mommy waiting for them at the door. She smiled and hugged them. + +"Did you have fun at the park?" Mommy asked. + +"Yes, we did. We slid on the big slide and saw the sunset. It was fun and pretty." Anna said. + +"That's wonderful. I'm glad you had fun. And I'm proud of you for being obedient and coming back on time. You are good children." Mommy said. She kissed them and took them inside. She gave them milk and cookies and read them a story. Then she tucked them in bed and said good night. Anna and Ben fell asleep and dreamed of slides and sunsets. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their room. But they do not like to share. They always fight over who gets the best car or truck. + +One day, Tim finds a new car in the toy box. It is red and shiny. It has lights and sounds. It can move by itself. Tim is very happy. He wants to play with the new car. He does not tell Sam. + +Sam comes into the room. He sees Tim playing with the new car. He wants to play with it too. He says, "Give me the new car. It is mine." Tim says, "No, it is mine. I found it first." They start to pull the new car. They yell and cry. + +Mom hears them. She comes into the room. She sees them fighting over the new car. She is not happy. She says, "Stop fighting. The new car is not yours. It is a gift for your cousin. He is coming to visit tomorrow. You can play with it for a little while, but then you have to put it back in the box." + +Tim and Sam are surprised. They did not know the new car was a gift. They feel bad. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, cousin." They decide to share the new car. They take turns to make it move. They make it go fast and slow. They make it turn and stop. They make it beep and flash. They have fun with the new car. They make wild motions with their hands and feet. They guess what the new car will do next. They laugh and smile. They are happy. Mom is happy too. She says, "Good boys. You are learning to share and play nicely." She hugs them. She is proud of them. +Lily liked to use her red crayon to draw pictures of her parrot, Polly. Polly was a smart and funny bird who could talk and sing. Lily loved to hear Polly say her name and copy her songs. + +One day, Lily wanted to show her mom her new picture of Polly. She ran to the kitchen with her red crayon and her paper. But when she got there, she saw that Polly was out of her cage and on the table. Polly had found Lily's red crayon and was using it to make marks on the wall. + +"Look, mom, Polly can draw too!" Lily said, happy to see her parrot. + +"No, no, Polly, that's not good!" mom said, angry to see the mess. "You can't use Lily's crayon to make marks on the wall. That's naughty!" + +Polly looked at mom and said, "Sorry, mom, sorry, mom." Then she looked at Lily and said, "Pretty Lily, pretty Lily." She gave Lily a kiss on the cheek and flew back to her cage. + +Lily smiled and hugged Polly. She said, "It's okay, Polly, I still love you. But next time, you can use your own crayon. I have a green one for you." + +Mom sighed and got a cloth to clean the wall. She said, "You're very sweet, Lily, but you have to be careful with your crayon. And you have to close Polly's cage when you leave. She's a clever parrot, but she can also be a troublemaker." + +Lily nodded and said, "I know, mom, I know. I will do that. But Polly is also a good friend. She makes me happy." + +Mom smiled and said, "I know, Lily, I know. She makes me happy too. Now, let me see your picture of Polly. It's very nice. You're a good artist." +Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their toy cars. They liked to zoom them on the slide, the swings and the sand. They also liked to make a tunnel with a big cardboard box and pretend it was a secret cave. + +"Let's go in the tunnel, Ben!" Anna said. "We can hide from the monsters and have a picnic." + +"OK, Anna!" Ben said. He followed her into the tunnel with his car. They had some crackers and juice that their mom had packed for them. They ate and talked and laughed. + +But then they heard a loud voice. It was their mom, calling them. "Anna! Ben! It's time to go home! Where are you?" + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They had forgotten to tell their mom where they were. They felt guilty. They did not want to make their mom worry or be angry. + +"Sorry, mom!" Anna shouted. "We are in the tunnel! We are coming!" + +They quickly packed their cars and their snacks and crawled out of the tunnel. They ran to their mom, who was waiting for them near the bench. + +"Where were you, kids?" their mom asked. "I was looking for you everywhere. I was scared." + +"We were in the tunnel, mom," Ben said. "We were playing and we forgot to tell you. We are sorry." + +Their mom hugged them and kissed them. "I'm glad you are safe, but you have to tell me where you are next time, OK? You can't just disappear like that." + +"OK, mom," Anna and Ben said. "We love you, mom." + +"I love you too, kids," their mom said. "Now let's go home. It's getting dark." + +They held their mom's hand and walked to the car. They still felt a little guilty, but they also felt happy. They had had a fun day in the park, and they had learned a lesson. They would not forget to tell their mom where they were again. +Lily was a child who liked to play outside. She had a ball, a bike, and a doll. She played with them every day. But sometimes she forgot to drink water. Water was good for her. It made her feel cool and happy. + +One day, it was very hot. The sun was bright and the air was dry. Lily played with her ball in the yard. She kicked it and threw it and ran after it. She had fun, but she did not drink water. She did not listen to her mom, who called her from the window. + +"Lily, come here and drink some water. It is hot outside. You need water to stay healthy." + +Lily did not want to stop playing. She said, "No, mom. I am not thirsty. I want to play more." + +She played more and more. But soon she felt tired and dizzy. Her mouth was dry and her head hurt. She wished she had water. She sat down on the grass and cried. + +Her mom heard her cry and came outside. She saw Lily was sick. She was worried. She took Lily inside and gave her water. She hugged her and said, "Lily, you should have listened to me. Water is important. It reminds you to take care of yourself. Next time, please drink water when I tell you. I love you and I want you to be well." + +Lily felt sorry. She said, "I am sorry, mom. I was silly. I did not remind myself to drink water. I love you too and I want to be well. Next time, I will drink water when you tell me." + +Lily learned her lesson. She drank water every day. She still played outside, but she also reminded herself to stay healthy. She was happy and her mom was happy too. +Ben and Lily were playing with blocks. They wanted to build a large tower. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, I have a long block. It can be the base of the tower," Ben said. + +"I have a square block. It can be the top of the tower," Lily said. + +They put their blocks together and made a small tower. But they wanted a large tower. They looked for more blocks. + +They saw a big box in the corner. It had a label that said "measure". They did not know what it meant. They ignored the label and opened the box. + +Inside the box, they found many tools. There were rulers, tapes, scales, and more. They did not know what they were for. They ignored the tools and looked for blocks. + +But there were no blocks in the box. Only papers and pencils. They were disappointed. + +"Where are the blocks?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are in another box," Lily said. + +They closed the box and left it alone. They went to look for another box with blocks. They hoped to find enough blocks to build a large tower. +Lily liked to set her toys on the table. She had a lot of toys, but her favorite was a cute doll with long hair and a pink dress. She named her doll Rose and played with her every day. + +One day, Lily's mom said they had to go to the store. Lily wanted to bring Rose with her, but her mom said no. She said Rose might get lost or dirty at the store. She told Lily to set Rose on the table and she would be safe there. + +Lily was sad, but she did what her mom said. She gave Rose a hug and a kiss and set her on the table. She told Rose to wait for her and she would be back soon. Then she went to the store with her mom. + +But Lily did not know that there was a bad person in the house. The bad person saw Rose on the table and liked her. He thought she was cute and wanted to have her. He did not care that she was Lily's toy. He took Rose and put her in his bag. Then he ran away. + +When Lily came back from the store, she ran to the table to see Rose. But Rose was not there. Lily looked everywhere, but she could not find her. She cried and cried. She asked her mom where Rose was, but her mom did not know. They called the police, but they could not find the bad person or Rose. + +Lily was very sad. She missed Rose so much. She wished she had brought her to the store. She wished the bad person had not taken her. She wished she could see her cute doll again. But she never did. +Sam and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run, slide and swing. But it was a very hot day. The sun was bright and the air was sticky. Sam and Mia felt sweaty and thirsty. + +They saw a big fountain in the middle of the park. It had cool water that sprayed up and down. Sam and Mia wanted to go near the fountain and feel the water on their faces. They ran to the fountain and splashed in the water. They laughed and had fun. + +But then a man came and shouted at them. He was the park keeper. He was grumpy and angry. He said they were not allowed to play in the fountain. He said they had to leave or he would call their parents. Sam and Mia were scared and sad. They did not want to get in trouble. + +They ran away from the fountain and looked for a shady spot to sit. They found a bench under a big tree. They sat on the bench and drank some juice. They tried to cool down and calm down. They wanted to play some more, but they did not want to make the park keeper mad again. They decided to remain on the bench until their parents came to pick them up. They hoped the next day would be less hot and less grumpy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they see a big truck with four big tires. The truck is not moving. It is parked near a shop. + +Tom has an idea. He says to Sam, "Let's steal a tire from the truck. We can roll it and have fun." Sam is not sure. He says, "But stealing is bad. The truck man will be angry. He will look for his tire." + +Tom says, "Don't be scared. The truck man is not here. He is in the shop. He will not see us. Come on, it will be fun." Sam follows Tom. They go to the truck. They try to take a tire. The tire is heavy. They push and pull. They make a lot of noise. + +The truck man hears the noise. He comes out of the shop. He sees Tom and Sam. He is very angry. He says, "Hey, what are you doing? Stop stealing my tire. That is my truck. You are bad boys." He runs to them. He grabs the tire. He puts it back on the truck. + +Tom and Sam are scared. They run away. They say, "Sorry, sorry, sorry." The truck man says, "Don't do that again. Stealing is wrong. You could get hurt. You could get in trouble. Be good boys." He is serious. He is not smiling. + +Tom and Sam learn a lesson. They do not steal anymore. They play with their own cars and trucks. They say, "Stealing is bad. We are sorry. We will not do that again." They are good friends. They have fun. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had a red bow on it and a tag that said "For Lily and Tom, a surprise from Grandma". + +"What do you think is in it?" Lily asked Tom. + +"I don't know, maybe a toy or a book or a cake," Tom said. + +They decided to split the box and see what was inside. Lily took one side and Tom took the other. They pulled hard and the box opened. + +But instead of a toy or a book or a cake, they saw a dead rat. It was gray and furry and had a long tail. It smelled bad and had flies on it. + +"Eww!" Lily and Tom screamed. They dropped the box and ran away. + +Grandma came out of the house and saw the box and the rat. She was very angry. + +"Who did this? Who put this dead rat in my surprise box?" she shouted. + +She looked around and saw Lily and Tom hiding behind a tree. They were scared and sorry. + +"Grandma, we didn't do it, we swear!" Lily said. + +"We just wanted to see what was in the box, we didn't know it was a dead rat!" Tom said. + +Grandma sighed and shook her head. She knew they were telling the truth, but she was still upset. + +"Someone played a very mean trick on you and me," she said. "But don't worry, I have another surprise for you in the house. Come on, let's go and see what it is." + +Lily and Tom followed Grandma into the house. They hoped the new surprise was better than the old one. They never wanted to see a dead rat again. +On Sunday, Lily and Ben wanted to play outside. They put on their hats and shoes and went to the park. They saw some ducks by the pond. Lily liked the ducks. She wanted to feed them some bread. Ben did not like the ducks. He wanted to march like a soldier. + +"Come on, Lily, let's march!" Ben said. He held a stick like a gun and made loud noises. "Boom, boom, boom!" + +"No, Ben, I want to feed the ducks. They are gentle and hungry. Look, they are quacking for bread." Lily said. She tore a piece of bread and threw it to the water. The ducks swam to get it. + +"Stop it, Lily, you are spoiling the fun. Marching is better than feeding ducks. Ducks are boring and noisy. Come on, march with me!" Ben said. He grabbed Lily's arm and tried to pull her away. + +"Ow, Ben, you are hurting me. Let go of me. I don't want to march. I want to feed the ducks. They are my friends. You are being mean." Lily said. She pulled her arm back and started to cry. + +A lady who was walking her dog saw them and came over. She asked them what was wrong. Lily told her that Ben wanted to march and she wanted to feed the ducks. The lady smiled and said that they could both do what they liked. She gave them some more bread and some dog biscuits. She said that they could feed the ducks and the dog, and then march together if they wanted to. Lily and Ben liked that idea. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They fed the ducks and the dog, and then marched around the pond. They had fun and played nicely. The lady was happy to see them. She said that they were good children and gave them a sticker each. Lily and Ben thanked her and went home. They told their mom and dad about their adventure. They said that they learned to share and to be gentle. They said that they liked Sundays. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big box. They make the box into a fort. They pretend they are soldiers in a war. + +They stand in the fort and throw balls at each other. They say, "Bang! Bang! You are hit!" They laugh and have fun. They are not really angry. They are just playing. + +But then, a big dog comes. The dog is not friendly. The dog barks and runs at them. Lila and Ben are scared. They drop their balls and run away. They leave the fort behind. + +The dog jumps on the box and tears it apart. The dog makes a big mess. Lila and Ben hide behind a tree. They watch the dog ruin their fort. They are sad and angry. + +They want to go back and get their balls. But they are too afraid of the dog. They are also very tired. They have played a lot. They decide to go home and tell their moms. + +They walk away from the park. They hold hands and say, "We are still friends. We will make a new fort tomorrow." They smile and hug. They are brave and kind. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big thing with wheels and seats. It was a bus. + +"Can we ride the bus?" Lily asked Ben. + +"Yes, let's go!" Ben said. They ran to the bus and gave the driver some coins. The driver smiled and said, "Hello, little ones. Where do you want to go?" + +"We don't know. We just want to ride the bus," Lily said. + +"Okay, then. Enjoy the ride," the driver said. He closed the door and started the bus. + +Lily and Ben sat on a seat and looked out the window. They saw many things: trees, houses, cars, dogs, people. They waved to them and said, "Hi!" + +The bus stopped at a place with a big sign. It said, "Zoo". The driver said, "This is the zoo. Do you want to see the animals?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Ben said. They got off the bus and followed the driver. He gave them two tickets and said, "Have fun, little ones. I'll wait for you here." + +Lily and Ben entered the zoo and saw many animals: lions, monkeys, elephants, giraffes, penguins. They were amazed and excited. They learned their names and sounds. They fed them some food and petted them gently. + +They also saw a small thing with wheels and a handle. It was a cart. It had ice cream in it. The ice cream was different colors and flavors. It looked delicious. + +"Can we have some ice cream?" Lily asked Ben. + +"Yes, let's go!" Ben said. They ran to the cart and asked the seller for two cones. The seller smiled and said, "What flavor do you want?" + +"I want chocolate," Lily said. + +"I want strawberry," Ben said. + +"Here you go," the seller said. He gave them two cones with ice cream. The ice cream was cold and sweet. It was delicious. + +Lily and Ben licked their ice cream and said, "Mmm!" + +They went back to the bus and thanked the driver. The driver said, "You're welcome, little ones. Did you have fun?" + +"Yes, we did. We saw many animals and had delicious ice cream," Lily said. + +"That's great. I'm glad you enjoyed the ride," the driver said. He drove them back to the park and said, "Bye, little ones. Come back soon." + +Lily and Ben waved to him and said, "Bye, thank you!" + +They hugged each other and said, "We are best friends." + +They went home and told their parents about their adventure. They were happy and tired. They slept well and dreamed of riding the bus again. +Anna and Ben were playing with paper and scissors. They wanted to make some animals and stick them on the wall. Anna cut out a cat, a dog and a bird. Ben cut out a fish, a frog and a snake. They were very happy with their work. + +"Look, Anna, I made a fish!" Ben said, holding up his paper. + +"Wow, Ben, your fish is incredible!" Anna said, smiling. "Do you want to see my cat?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben said, and looked at Anna's paper. "Your cat is incredible, too!" + +They both laughed and hugged. Then they looked for some glue to stick their animals on the wall. But they could not find any glue. They searched everywhere, but there was no glue. + +"Where is the glue?" Anna asked, feeling sad. + +"I don't know," Ben said, feeling sad, too. "Maybe we can ask Mommy." + +They ran to the kitchen, where Mommy was making lunch. They saw a bottle of glue on the counter. + +"Mommy, Mommy, can we have some glue?" Anna asked, pointing at the bottle. + +"Sorry, sweeties, that is not glue," Mommy said, shaking her head. "That is honey. You can't use honey to stick paper on the wall. It will make a big mess." + +"But we need glue, Mommy," Ben said, pouting. "We made some incredible animals and we want to show them to you." + +Mommy looked at their paper animals and smiled. "They are incredible, indeed," she said. "But I don't have any glue right now. Maybe we can buy some later, okay?" + +Anna and Ben felt very disappointed. They wanted to stick their animals on the wall right now. They did not want to wait. + +"Please, Mommy, please," they begged. "Just a little bit of honey. We promise we will be careful." + +Mommy sighed. She loved her children, but she was busy with lunch. She did not want to argue with them. She thought honey was harmless, and maybe it would keep them quiet for a while. + +"Okay, okay," she said. "But only a little bit, and only on the wall, not on the furniture or the floor. And you have to wash your hands afterwards, okay?" + +"Okay, Mommy, okay!" Anna and Ben said, jumping with joy. They grabbed the bottle of honey and ran back to their room. + +They squeezed some honey on their paper animals and stuck them on the wall. They thought they looked wonderful. They were very proud of themselves. + +"Look, Mommy, look!" they shouted, calling Mommy to their room. + +Mommy came to their room and gasped. She saw the wall covered with paper animals and honey. She saw the honey dripping down the wall and onto the carpet. She saw the honey sticking to their hands and clothes. She saw the honey attracting flies and ants. She saw the mess they had made. + +"What have you done?" she asked, in a loud voice. "This is not what I meant by a little bit of honey. This is a disaster. You have ruined the wall and the carpet. You have wasted the honey. You have made a big mess. How could you do this?" + +Anna and Ben looked at Mommy and felt scared. They did not mean to make Mommy angry. They did not mean to make a mess. They just wanted to stick their animals on the wall. They thought Mommy would like them. + +"We're sorry, Mommy, we're sorry," they said, in a small voice. "We just wanted to show you our incredible animals. We thought you would be happy." + +Mommy looked at their sad faces and felt sorry for them. She knew they did not do it on purpose. She knew they were just children. She knew they loved her. + +She hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, too, sweeties. I know you wanted to show me your incredible animals. And they are incredible, indeed. But honey is not glue. Honey is for eating, not for sticking. Honey makes a big mess. Next time, please listen to me and wait for the glue, okay?" + +"Okay, Mommy, okay," they said, nodding. "We love you, Mommy." + +"I love you, too, sweeties," she said, smiling. "Now let's clean up this mess and have some lunch, okay?" + +"Okay, Mommy, okay," they said, and followed her to the kitchen. + +The end. +Lily liked to create things with her blocks. She had many blocks of different colors and shapes. She could make houses, cars, animals and more. But her favorite shape was the triangle. She liked how it had three sides and three points. She thought triangles were strong and pretty. + +One day, Lily wanted to create a big tower with her blocks. She used many triangles to make the base of the tower. She stacked them up high and wide. She was very proud of her tower. She wanted to show it to her mom and dad. She ran to get them from the kitchen. + +But when she came back, she saw something bad. Her tower was not standing anymore. It was broken and fallen. Some of the blocks were on the floor. Some of the blocks were on the couch. Some of the blocks were on the table. Lily was very sad and angry. Who did this to her tower? + +She looked around and saw her little brother, Ben. He was sitting on the floor with a big smile. He had some of her blocks in his hands. He was playing with them and making noises. He did not see Lily or her tower. He did not know what he did. + +Lily was very mad at Ben. She wanted to yell at him and take her blocks back. But then she saw something else. She saw that Ben had made something with her blocks. He had made a triangle. A small, weak triangle. He had used only three blocks. One red, one blue, and one yellow. He was very happy with his triangle. He liked how it had three sides and three points. He thought triangles were strong and pretty. + +Lily felt something in her heart. She felt sorry for Ben. He was too little to know how to create big things. He only knew how to create small things. He did not mean to break her tower. He just wanted to play with her blocks. He just wanted to create something like her. + +Lily decided to be nice to Ben. She decided to help him create more things. She decided to teach him how to use more blocks and more shapes. She decided to share her blocks with him. She decided to be his big sister. + +She went to Ben and gave him a hug. She said, "I like your triangle, Ben. It is very pretty. Do you want to create more things with me?" Ben smiled and nodded. He said, "Yes, Lily. I want to create more things with you. I love you, Lily." Lily smiled and said, "I love you too, Ben. Come on, let's create together." They took their blocks and started to create. They were happy. +Sara liked to play with her sunglasses. She had a pink pair and a blue pair. She wore them when she went outside with her mom and dad. She felt like a big girl with sunglasses. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a lot of kids playing on the swings and slides. She wanted to join them, but she was shy. She held her mom's hand and looked around. + +She saw a boy with a red hat and a green shirt. He was wearing sunglasses too. They were yellow and round. Sara thought they looked funny. She smiled at the boy. The boy smiled back. + +He came over to Sara and said, "Hi, I'm Ben. Do you want to play with me?" Sara nodded. She liked Ben. He seemed nice and dependable. + +They played together on the swings and slides. They shared their sunglasses and tried them on. They laughed and had fun. Sara recognized Ben as her new friend. She was happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. They had a red ball that they would kick and catch. One day, they saw a big dog in the park. The dog was black and white and had a long tail. The dog was friendly and wanted to play with them. + +"Hi, doggy!" Lily said. She threw the ball and the dog ran after it. The dog was fast and caught the ball in his mouth. He brought it back to Lily and wagged his tail. + +"Wow, you are good at catching, doggy!" Tom said. He whistled and the dog came to him. He scratched the dog's ear and the dog licked his face. + +Tom and Lily played with the dog for a long time. They had fun and laughed. They did not see that their ball had rolled away. They did not see that a mean boy had picked up their ball. The mean boy did not like to share. He wanted to keep the ball for himself. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Tom said when he saw the mean boy. He ran to get the ball back. But the mean boy was bigger and stronger. He pushed Tom to the ground and laughed. + +"Too bad, it's mine now!" the mean boy said. He kicked the ball away and ran. + +Tom was sad and hurt. He cried. Lily came to help him. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Tom. We can find another ball. You are more important than a ball." + +The dog heard Tom cry. He did not like the mean boy. He ran after him and barked. He was fast and caught up with him. He bit the mean boy's leg and made him drop the ball. He brought the ball back to Tom and Lily and wagged his tail. + +"Thank you, doggy!" Tom and Lily said. They smiled and petted the dog. They played with the dog and the ball again. They were happy. + +The mean boy was scared and sorry. He learned that it was not nice to take things from others. He learned that dogs can be good friends. He learned that sharing is better than stealing. + +The moral value of the story is: Be kind and share with others. Don't take things that are not yours. Dogs can be good friends. +Lily and Ben were very happy. They were going on vacation with Mom and Dad. They packed their bags and got in the car. They drove for a long time, until they saw the sea. The sea was blue and shiny. Lily and Ben wanted to swim and play in the sand. + +Mom and Dad found a nice place to stay. It was a small house near the beach. It had a big bed for Mom and Dad, and a small bed for Lily and Ben. It also had a bathroom with a tub. Lily and Ben liked the tub. They could bathe in it and make bubbles. + +One day, they met an old man on the beach. He had a long beard and a hat. He was fishing with a rod. He smiled at Lily and Ben and said hello. He asked them if they wanted to see his fish. Lily and Ben nodded. They followed him to his boat. He showed them his fish. They were big and colorful. Lily and Ben touched them and said wow. + +The old man told them stories about the sea and the fish. He said he had been fishing for a long time. He said he liked the sea and the sun. He said he was happy to meet Lily and Ben. He gave them each a shell as a gift. They thanked him and hugged him. + +Lily and Ben ran back to Mom and Dad. They showed them their shells and told them about the old man. Mom and Dad smiled and said they were proud of them. They said they had made a new friend. They said they loved them very much. Lily and Ben felt warm and cozy. They had a wonderful vacation. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the jungle. They had a big tent, a rope swing, and many toys. They also had a pet monkey named Coco, who was very naughty. + +One day, Lily and Ben had a fight. Lily wanted to play with the doll, and Ben wanted to play with the car. They pulled and pulled, and the toy broke. They both cried and got angry. They said they did not want to play together anymore. They separate their tent into two parts, and put their toys on their sides. They did not talk to each other. + +Coco saw what happened, and he felt sad. He liked Lily and Ben, and he wanted them to be friends. He had an idea. He took some of their toys, and ran away into the jungle. He hid them behind a big tree, and waited. + +Lily and Ben soon noticed that some of their toys were missing. They looked around, and saw Coco's tail behind the tree. They ran after him, and found their toys. They also saw how pretty the jungle was, with many flowers, birds, and butterflies. They forgot their fight, and started to play with the toys and Coco. They laughed and hugged, and said they were sorry. + +Coco was happy, and he joined them. He was still naughty, but he was also clever and kind. Lily and Ben learned to share their toys, and to enjoy the jungle. They also learned to love their pet monkey, who helped them to be friends again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with their dogs. Lily has a big dog named Spot. Ben has a small dog named Fluffy. One day, they go to the park with their dogs. + +"Look, Lily, there is a dog show!" Ben says. He points to a big tent. "Can we go and see?" + +"Sure, Ben, let's go!" Lily says. They walk to the tent with their dogs. They see many dogs of different sizes and colors. Some dogs are jumping, some are running, some are sitting. + +"Wow, these dogs are so good!" Lily says. "They can do many things!" + +"Yes, they are!" Ben says. "They can display their skills. That means they can show what they can do." + +Lily and Ben watch the dogs display their skills. They clap and cheer. They see a dog that can balance a ball on its nose. They see a dog that can roll over and play dead. They see a dog that can heel. That means it can walk next to its owner without a leash. + +"Look, Ben, that dog can heel!" Lily says. "That is hard to do. Spot can't do that. He always pulls on the leash." + +"Me too, Lily. Fluffy can't do that either. He always runs away." Ben says. "But they are still lovely dogs. They are our friends." + +"Yes, they are!" Lily says. "They are lovely dogs. They are our best friends." + +Lily and Ben hug their dogs. They are happy. They love their dogs. They don't care if they can't display their skills. They are proud of them anyway. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together at the park. But one day, Tom is sick. He has to stay at home with his mom. Lily misses Tom a lot. + +She asks her dad, "Can I see Tom today?" + +Her dad says, "No, Lily. Tom is sick. He needs to rest. Maybe you can see him tomorrow." + +Lily is sad. She wants to play with Tom. She does not want to play alone. + +She goes to the park with her dad. She sees a swing, a slide, and a sandbox. But she does not have fun. She thinks of Tom. + +She says, "Dad, I miss Tom. Can we go home?" + +Her dad says, "Okay, Lily. Let's go home. Maybe we can call Tom and say hello." + +They go home and call Tom. Tom sounds tired. He says, "Hi, Lily. I miss you too. I'm sorry I can't play with you. I have a sore throat and a fever." + +Lily says, "I'm sorry, Tom. I hope you feel better soon. Do you want me to send you something?" + +Tom says, "Yes, please. Can you send me some jam? I like jam. It makes me happy." + +Lily says, "Okay, Tom. I will send you some jam. I have strawberry jam and grape jam. Which one do you want?" + +Tom says, "I want strawberry jam. Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." + +Lily says, "You're welcome, Tom. You are a good friend too. I will see you tomorrow. Bye, Tom." + +Lily and her dad go to the store and buy some jam. They put it in a jar and write a note. The note says, "To Tom, from Lily. I miss you. Get well soon. Here is some jam for you. I hope you like it." + +They take the jar and the note to Tom's house. They knock on the door. Tom's mom opens the door. She says, "Hello, Lily. Hello, Lily's dad. What a nice surprise. What do you have there?" + +Lily says, "We have some jam for Tom. He likes jam. It makes him happy." + +Tom's mom says, "That's very sweet of you, Lily. Thank you. Tom will be glad to see this. Come in, come in. Tom is in his room. You can say hello to him." + +Lily and her dad go to Tom's room. They see Tom in his bed. He has a blanket and a teddy bear. He looks sick. But he smiles when he sees Lily. + +He says, "Hi, Lily. You came to see me. Thank you." + +Lily says, "Hi, Tom. I brought you some jam. It's strawberry jam. Your favorite." + +She gives him the jar and the note. Tom opens the jar and smells the jam. He says, "Mmm, it smells good. Thank you, Lily. You are the best." + +He takes a spoon and tastes the jam. He says, "Mmm, it tastes good too. It makes me happy." + +Lily says, "I'm glad, Tom. I'm glad you like the jam. I'm glad you are happy." + +Tom says, "I'm glad too, Lily. I'm glad you are my friend. I'm glad you came to see me." + +They hug and smile. They talk for a while. They make each other laugh. They feel better. + +Lily and Tom are friends. They miss each other. But they are glad they have jam. And they are glad they have each other. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big tree with a ladder that they could climb up and down. One day, they saw a bird's nest on a branch. They wanted to see the eggs inside. + +"Let's go up the ladder and look at the nest," Tom said. + +"OK, but be careful," Lily said. + +They climbed up the ladder and reached the branch. They saw the nest with four blue eggs. They were very happy. + +"Wow, look at the eggs! They are so pretty!" Lily said. + +"Can we touch them?" Tom asked. + +"No, we can't. They belong to the bird. We should leave them alone," Lily said. + +But Tom did not listen. He reached out his hand and touched one of the eggs. He felt something move inside. He was curious. He picked up the egg and held it in his palm. + +"Tom, don't do that! Put it back!" Lily said. + +But it was too late. The egg cracked and a baby bird came out. It was wet and scared. It peeped loudly. + +"Oops, I broke the egg!" Tom said. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud squawk. It was the mother bird. She saw Tom holding her baby. She was very angry. She flew towards them and attacked them with her beak and claws. + +"Help! Help! The bird is mad!" Tom and Lily screamed. + +They tried to escape, but they were too high. They could not go down the ladder fast enough. The bird kept pecking and scratching them. They felt a lot of pain. They cried and cried. + +No one heard them. No one came to help them. They were stuck on the tree with the angry bird. They wished they had never touched the nest. They were very sorry. But it was too late. The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big green frog near the pond. It was jumping and croaking. + +"Hello, frog!" Lily said. "Do you want to be our friend?" + +The frog looked at Lily and Ben. It nodded and smiled. It hopped closer to them. + +"Welcome, frog!" Ben said. "You are very healthy and strong. Do you like the pond?" + +The frog nodded and smiled again. It said, "Yes, I like the pond. It is cool and wet. There are many fish and plants. Do you want to see?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and smiled too. They followed the frog to the pond. They saw the fish and plants. They also saw a turtle and a duck. They were happy to meet the frog and his friends. They played and talked for a long time. They had a lot of fun. +Tom and Sue like to play in the garden. They have a big box of tools. They can dig, rake, and water the plants. They have fun with the tools. + +One day, they find an old tool in the box. It is rusty and has a sharp edge. Tom wants to try it. He thinks it can cut things. Sue is scared. She says it is dangerous. + +"Promise me you will not use it," Sue says to Tom. "It can hurt you or me. We can use the other tools. They are safe and good." + +Tom nods. He promises Sue he will not use the old tool. He puts it back in the box. He picks up a shovel. He and Sue dig a hole for a new plant. They are happy. They keep their promise. +Tom and Lily were playing hide and seek in the big house. Tom was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran up the stairs and looked for a good place to hide. She saw a big closet with a lot of clothes and a soft carpet on the floor. She thought it was a perfect spot to hide. She opened the door and crawled inside. She pulled some clothes over her and lay down on the carpet. She was very quiet and hoped Tom would not find her. + +Tom counted to ten and then started to look for Lily. He searched the living room, the kitchen, the bathroom, but he could not find her. He decided to look upstairs. He checked the bedrooms, the office, the library, but he still could not find her. He was getting frustrated and wondered where Lily was. He saw a big closet at the end of the hall. He thought maybe Lily was hiding there. He walked towards the closet and opened the door. + +Lily heard the door open and held her breath. She hoped Tom would not see her under the clothes. But Tom was very smart and noticed something strange. He saw a lump on the carpet that looked like a person. He pulled the clothes away and saw Lily's face. He shouted, "I found you, I found you!" + +Lily was surprised and sad. She had thought she had a good hiding place, but Tom had found her anyway. She asked Tom, "How did you find me? How did you know I was here?" + +Tom smiled and explained, "I saw the carpet. The carpet was not flat. It had a bump. The bump was you. You should have hidden somewhere else. The closet was not a good place to hide." + +Lily nodded and understood. She realized she had made a mistake. She said, "You are right. The closet was not a good place to hide. The carpet gave me away. Next time, I will hide somewhere better. You are a good seeker, Tom." + +Tom and Lily hugged and laughed. They decided to play again. This time, Lily was the seeker and Tom was the hider. They ran downstairs and started a new game. They had a lot of fun playing hide and seek in the big house. +Ben and Lily are playing in the garden. They see a big hive on a tree. They want to look at the bees. + +"Be careful," Lily says. "Bees can sting." + +"I know," Ben says. "But they are so pretty. They make honey." + +They go closer to the hive. They see many bees flying in and out. They hear a buzzing sound. + +"Look," Ben says. "The bees are sorting. They bring flowers to the hive. They make honey from the flowers." + +Lily nods. She sees different colors of flowers. She likes the yellow ones best. + +"Can we sort too?" she asks. + +Ben thinks. He sees a pile of leaves on the ground. They are dirty and brown. + +"Let's sort the leaves," he says. "We can make a big pile of clean leaves. And a small pile of dirty leaves." + +Lily agrees. They start to sort the leaves. They use their hands and a rake. They have fun. + +But they do not see a bee on a dirty leaf. The bee is angry. It does not like the dirty leaf. It flies up and stings Ben on the nose. + +"Ow!" Ben cries. "A bee stung me!" + +Lily runs to him. She sees his nose is red and swollen. + +"Are you okay?" she asks. + +Ben shakes his head. He feels pain. + +"Let's go to mom," he says. "She can help." + +They leave the leaves and the hive. They run to the house. Mom sees them and hugs them. + +"What happened?" she asks. + +"A bee stung me," Ben says. + +Mom takes him to the bathroom. She puts ice on his nose. She gives him a kiss. + +"It will be better soon," she says. + +Lily watches. She feels sorry for Ben. + +"I'm sorry," she says. + +Ben smiles. He is brave. + +"It's okay," he says. "We had fun. We sorted the leaves." + +Mom nods. She is proud of them. + +"You did a good job," she says. "But next time, stay away from the hive. The bees need their space." + +Ben and Lily agree. They learn their lesson. They love mom. They love each other. They love the garden. But they do not love the bees. +Ben loved to play with his toy car. It was red and shiny and had four big wheels. He liked to zoom it around the floor and make loud noises. Vroom, vroom, vroom! + +One day, he saw a big shadow on the wall. It looked like a monster with horns and teeth. Ben was scared. He hugged his toy car and hid under the table. He hoped the shadow would go away. + +But the shadow did not go away. It moved closer and closer to the table. Ben heard a growl. He closed his eyes and wished for his mom. + +Suddenly, he heard a bark. He opened his eyes and saw his dog, Rex, jumping on the shadow. Rex was barking and biting and chasing the shadow away. Ben saw that the shadow was not a monster, but a coat rack with a hat and a scarf. Rex had knocked it over and made it fall. + +Ben was so happy. He ran to Rex and gave him a hug. Rex licked his face and wagged his tail. Ben said, "You are incredible, Rex! You saved me from the shadow!" He picked up his toy car and zoomed it around Rex. Rex barked and played along. Ben and Rex had fun. They were not scared of shadows anymore. +Ben likes to watch television. He likes to see the animals and the colors and the songs. But he cannot watch television all day. His mom says he has to work too. Work means to do things that help the house or the family. Like picking up his toys, or helping with the dishes, or making his bed. + +One day, Ben sees a nice show on television. It is about a boy who goes to the zoo and sees many animals. Ben wants to watch the show, but his mom says he has to work first. She says he has to put away his books and his puzzles in his room. Ben is sad, but he does what his mom says. He hopes he can finish his work fast and watch the show. + +But when he goes to his room, he sees a big mess. His books and his puzzles are everywhere. He does not know where to start. He feels like crying. He thinks he will never finish his work and watch the show. He wishes he had put away his things before. + +Then he hears a knock on the door. It is his dad. His dad says he has a surprise for him. He says he has a ticket to the zoo. He says he can take him to see the real animals, not just the ones on television. Ben is happy. He forgets about the show and the work. He hugs his dad and says thank you. He runs to get his coat and his hat. + +His mom smiles and says he can go to the zoo with his dad. She says he did a good job with his work. She says she is proud of him. She says he can watch the show another day. Ben says he loves his mom and his dad. He says he loves the zoo more than television. He says he is a nice boy. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big ball that could bounce very high. They took it to the backyard and started to bounce it on the grass. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tim said. "Look how high it goes!" + +"Let me try!" Sam said. He grabbed the ball from Tim and threw it hard. The ball bounced over the fence and into the neighbor's yard. + +"Oh no!" Tim said. "That's Mr. Lee's yard. He is very mean. He won't give us our ball back." + +Sam felt guilty. He did not mean to lose the ball. He was sorry he took it from Tim. He wanted to get it back. + +"Maybe we can climb the fence and get it," he said. + +"No, that's too dangerous," Tim said. "Mr. Lee has a big dog that barks loud. He might bite us." + +"Then what can we do?" Sam asked. + +Tim thought for a moment. He had an idea. + +"Maybe we can trade something for the ball," he said. "Something that Mr. Lee likes." + +"Like what?" Sam asked. + +Tim looked around the house. He saw a battery on the table. It was shiny and new. He knew that Mr. Lee liked to use batteries for his radio and flashlight. + +"Maybe he will like this," he said. He picked up the battery and put it in his pocket. + +"Come on, let's go talk to him," he said. + +He and Sam walked to the fence and called Mr. Lee. + +"Mr. Lee, Mr. Lee, can we have our ball back?" they asked. + +Mr. Lee came out of his house. He saw the ball in his yard. He looked angry. + +"What are you doing here?" he asked. "This is my ball now. You threw it in my yard. You should be more careful." + +"Please, Mr. Lee, we are sorry," Tim said. "We didn't mean to. We just wanted to play with it. It's our favorite ball." + +Mr. Lee did not care. He did not like children. He did not like noise. He did not like balls. + +"Too bad," he said. "You can't have it. Go away." + +Tim and Sam felt sad. They did not want to lose their ball. They did not want to make Mr. Lee mad. They did not know what to do. + +Then Tim remembered the battery. He took it out of his pocket and showed it to Mr. Lee. + +"Mr. Lee, what if we give you this?" he asked. "It's a battery. It's new and shiny. You can use it for your radio or flashlight. Maybe you will like it." + +Mr. Lee looked at the battery. He liked batteries. He needed batteries. He wanted the battery. + +"Hmm," he said. "A battery, huh? That's not a bad offer. OK, I'll make a deal with you. You give me the battery, and I'll give you the ball. But only this once. Don't bother me again." + +Tim and Sam agreed. They gave Mr. Lee the battery and he gave them the ball. They thanked him and ran back to their backyard. They were happy to have their ball back. They decided to be more careful next time. They bounced the ball on the grass and had fun. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to make a big tower. They take turns to put one block on top of another. They are happy and proud of their work. + +"Look, we are almost complete!" Lily says. "We only need one more block!" + +Ben looks around. He sees a block on the floor. But it is very dirty. It has mud and grass on it. He does not want to use it. + +"Yuck, this block is dirty!" Ben says. "We cannot use it for our tower!" + +Lily sees another block on the shelf. But it is too far for her to reach. She has an idea. + +"Ben, can you pass me that block on the shelf?" Lily asks. "It is clean and nice!" + +Ben nods. He stands on his toes and stretches his arm. He grabs the block and passes it to Lily. + +"Here you go, Lily!" Ben says. "Now we can complete our tower!" + +Lily takes the block and puts it on top of the tower. The tower is complete. It is tall and colorful. Lily and Ben clap their hands and cheer. + +"We did it, Ben!" Lily says. "We made a complete tower!" + +They hug each other and smile. They are very happy. They love playing with blocks. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. Tom has a jet. It is big and fast. Sam likes the jet. He wants to fly it. + +One day, Tom and Sam are in the park. Tom lets Sam fly the jet. Sam is happy. He makes the jet zoom in the air. But he flies it too high. The jet gets stuck in a tree. Sam is sad. He says sorry to Tom. + +Tom is mad. He likes his jet. He wants it back. He yells at Sam. He says Sam is bad. He says he is not his friend. + +Sam cries. He feels bad. He tries to get the jet. He climbs the tree. But the tree is tough. It has sharp branches. Sam gets hurt. He falls down. He cries more. + +Tom sees Sam. He sees Sam is hurt. He sees Sam is sad. He feels bad too. He remembers Sam is his friend. He runs to Sam. He helps him up. He hugs him. He says he is sorry. He says he forgives him. He says they can share the jet. + +Sam smiles. He hugs Tom back. He says he is sorry too. He says he is happy. He says they are friends. + +They go to the tree. They get the jet. They fly it together. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Mia and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many roots. They wanted to dig under the roots and find treasure. + +"Look, Ben, I found a shiny rock!" Mia said, holding a pebble. + +"Wow, Mia, that's cool! Maybe there is more under this root!" Ben said, pointing to a thick root. + +They used their hands and sticks to dig under the root. They made a hole big enough to crawl in. They saw a dark tunnel under the root. + +"Let's go inside, Mia! Maybe there is a secret cave!" Ben said, excited. + +"I don't know, Ben, it looks scary. And I'm thirsty. Maybe we should go back and drink some water first." Mia said, feeling nervous. + +"No, Mia, don't be a baby. It will be fun. Come on, follow me!" Ben said, crawling into the tunnel. + +Mia did not want to go, but she did not want to be alone either. She followed Ben into the tunnel. It was dark and cold and wet. They could not see anything. They heard strange noises. + +"Ben, I don't like this. Let's go back, please." Mia said, crying. + +"OK, OK, Mia, don't cry. We'll go back. Just follow me." Ben said, trying to find the way out. + +But they could not find the hole they came from. They were lost. They tried to shout for help, but no one heard them. They were too far from the park. They were too distant. They were trapped under the root. They were thirsty and hungry and scared. They wished they had never gone into the tunnel. They wished they had listened to Mia. They wished they had drunk some water first. But it was too late. They had made a bad choice. They had a bad ending. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to go to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They see many animals at the zoo. They see lions, monkeys, birds, and more. + +Anna and Ben run to the penguin pool. They love penguins. They are black and white and funny. They swim and slide and flap their wings. Anna and Ben clap and laugh. + +One penguin is very busy. He jumps out of the water and splashes the other penguins. He makes a big splash. He likes to play. Anna and Ben want to play with him. They wave and call him. + +The penguin sees Anna and Ben. He swims to the edge of the pool. He looks at them with his round eyes. He makes a noise. It sounds like "whee". Anna and Ben make the same noise. They say "whee". + +The penguin is happy. He jumps and splashes again. He splashes Anna and Ben. They get wet. They giggle and splash back. They have fun. + +Mom and Dad watch Anna and Ben. They smile. They are happy too. They take a picture of Anna and Ben and the penguin. They say it is a good day at the zoo. +Lily was very brave. She liked to play with her toys, read her books, and sing her songs. But there was one thing that made her tremble. She was afraid of the big dog that lived next door. Every Wednesday, the dog would bark and growl when Lily walked to the park with her mom. Lily would hold her mom's hand and try not to cry. + +One Wednesday, Lily saw something shiny on the grass. It was a necklace with a heart. Lily loved hearts. She let go of her mom's hand and ran to pick it up. But she did not see the big dog behind the fence. The dog jumped over the fence and ran towards Lily. Lily screamed and dropped the necklace. + +Her mom ran after her and picked her up. She hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. You're safe. The dog can't hurt you." But Lily was still trembling. She looked at the dog and saw that it had the necklace in its mouth. The dog wagged its tail and dropped the necklace at Lily's feet. It licked Lily's face and made a happy sound. + +Lily was surprised. The dog was not mean. It was friendly. It just wanted to play. Lily smiled and petted the dog. She said, "Thank you for the necklace. It's very pretty. What's your name?" The dog barked and licked her again. Lily's mom said, "His name is Buddy. He belongs to our new neighbors. They moved in last week. They said he's very gentle and loves children." + +Lily was happy. She made a new friend. She was not afraid of the big dog anymore. She was very brave. She put the necklace around her neck and said, "Hello, Buddy. Do you want to come to the park with us?" Buddy barked and nodded. Lily, her mom, and Buddy walked to the park together. Every Wednesday, they played and had fun. Lily never trembled again. +Sara and Ben are at the beach with their mom and dad. They like to play in the sand and splash in the water. Sometimes they see big fish and birds in the sea. + +One day, they see something very big and gray in the water. It has a long tail and a hole on its head. It makes a loud sound like "wooo". + +"What is that?" Sara asks. + +"It's a whale," Ben says. "It's the biggest animal in the world." + +"Wow, it's so big and rough," Sara says. "Can we go and touch it?" + +"No, we can't," Ben says. "It's too far and too dangerous. Mom and dad won't let us." + +"I dare you to go and touch it," Sara says. "I dare you to swim to the whale and touch its tail." + +Ben looks at the whale and then at Sara. He is scared, but he doesn't want to look like a baby. He says, "OK, I dare you to go with me. We can go together and touch the whale." + +Sara nods. She is scared too, but she wants to see the whale up close. She says, "OK, let's go. But we have to be quick and quiet. Mom and dad can't see us." + +They take off their shoes and run to the water. They swim as fast as they can to the whale. The water is cold and deep. They see the whale's big tail and its hole. They hear its loud sound. + +They are almost there. They reach out their hands to touch the whale. But then, the whale moves its tail and splashes them with water. They get wet and scared. They hear mom and dad shouting at them. + +"Ben! Sara! Come back here! What are you doing? It's not safe to swim to the whale!" + +They turn around and swim back to the shore. They are sorry and ashamed. They know they did something bad. They hug mom and dad and say, "We're sorry. We won't do it again. We just wanted to touch the whale." + +Mom and dad are angry and worried. They say, "You could have been hurt or lost. The whale is not a toy. It's a wild animal. You have to respect it and keep your distance. You have to listen to us and stay safe." + +They dry them with towels and take them to the car. They say, "We love you, but we're very disappointed. You have to be more careful and responsible. You can't dare each other to do dangerous things." + +Sara and Ben nod. They feel bad. They say, "We love you too. We're sorry. We learned our lesson. We won't dare each other to do dangerous things again." +Sara and Tom were going to the zoo with their mom. They were very excite to see the animals. They got in the car and put on their buckle. Mom said, "Buckle keeps you safe in the car. Do you know what animals we will see at the zoo?" + +Sara said, "I want to see the lion. He is big and loud and has a mane. He is the king of the animals." Tom said, "I want to see the monkey. He is funny and smart and can swing on the trees. He is my favorite animal." + +Mom said, "Maybe we will see both the lion and the monkey. And maybe some other animals too. Like the elephant, the giraffe, the zebra, and the penguin. The zoo has many animals from different places." + +They drove to the zoo and parked the car. They got out and took off their buckle. They walked to the gate and bought their tickets. Mom said, "Are you ready to have fun at the zoo?" Sara and Tom said, "Yes, yes, yes!" + +They entered the zoo and saw a map. Mom said, "Let's follow the map and see the animals. Where do you want to go first?" Sara said, "Let's go to the lion. He is this way." Tom said, "OK, let's go to the lion. But then we go to the monkey. He is that way." + +They followed the map and saw the lion. He was sleeping in the sun. He looked big and strong. Sara said, "Wow, look at the lion. He is so cool." Tom said, "He is cool, but he is also sleepy. He is not doing anything. Can we go to the monkey now?" + +Mom said, "Sure, let's go to the monkey. Maybe he is more awake and playful." They followed the map and saw the monkey. He was swinging on the trees. He looked funny and smart. Tom said, "Yay, look at the monkey. He is so fun." Sara said, "He is fun, but he is also weird. He is making faces and noises. What is he saying?" + +Mom said, "I don't know what he is saying. Maybe he is saying hello. Or maybe he is saying he likes bananas. Or maybe he is saying he wants to play with us." Sara and Tom said, "Hello, monkey. We like bananas too. And we want to play with you." + +The monkey heard them and looked at them. He smiled and waved his hand. He threw a banana peel at them. Sara and Tom laughed. They said, "You are a silly monkey. You are our friend." The monkey laughed too. He said, "Ooh, ooh, aah, aah." Mom said, "What a nice monkey. He is happy to see you. Do you want to see more animals?" Sara and Tom said, "Yes, yes, yes!" They had a great day at the zoo. They saw many animals and learned many things. They were very excite and happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. They have a big ball, a red kite and a brush. The brush is for their dog, Max. Max is fluffy and brown. + +One day, they go to the park with Mom. Mom says, "You can play, but stay close to me. And don't forget to brush Max later." Anna and Ben nod and run to the grass. They throw the ball and fly the kite. Max runs after them and barks. + +After a while, Anna says, "I'm thirsty. Let's go to Mom and get some water." Ben agrees and they walk to the bench. Mom gives them each a cup of water and a cookie. "Thank you, Mom," they say. + +Then, Anna sees a girl with a pink bike. She likes the bike. She wants to ride it. She says to Ben, "Look, a bike. Let's take it and try it." Ben says, "No, Anna. That's not our bike. That's the girl's bike. We can't take it. That's not nice." + +But Anna doesn't listen. She runs to the bike and tries to take it. The girl sees her and says, "Hey, that's my bike. Give it back." She pulls the bike and Anna falls. She cries and drops the brush. Max sees the brush and picks it up. He runs away with it. + +Mom hears Anna cry and comes to her. She says, "What happened, Anna?" Anna says, "I wanted the bike. But the girl didn't let me. And Max took the brush." Mom says, "Anna, you shouldn't take things that are not yours. That's wrong. You have to say sorry to the girl. And you have to find Max and get the brush back. He needs to be brushed. He has deep knots in his fur." + +Anna feels bad. She says sorry to the girl. The girl says, "It's okay. Next time, ask me first. Maybe we can share the bike." Anna smiles and says, "Okay. Thank you." Then, she and Ben look for Max. They find him under a tree. He is chewing the brush. They say, "Max, give us the brush. We need to brush you." Max wags his tail and drops the brush. They take the brush and brush Max. He likes it. He licks them. + +Mom sees them and says, "Good job, Anna and Ben. You did the right thing. And you brushed Max. He looks nice and shiny. Now, let's go home. It's time for dinner." Anna and Ben say, "Okay, Mom. We had fun. But we learned a lesson. We won't take things that are not ours again." Mom says, "I'm proud of you. I love you." They hug Mom and go home. Max follows them and barks. The end. +Sara and Tom were going to the airport with Mom and Dad. They were going to fly in a big plane to see Grandma and Grandpa. Sara and Tom were very happy and excited. + +Mom and Dad gave Sara and Tom each a small bag to pack their toys and books. Sara packed her favorite doll, a puzzle, and a coloring book. Tom packed his toy cars, a ball, and a story book. They zipped their bags and put them in the car. + +On the way to the airport, Sara and Tom played with their toys. Sara wanted to see Tom's cars, and Tom wanted to see Sara's doll. They shared their toys and had fun. They said please and thank you and were very nice. + +At the airport, Mom and Dad checked in their big bags and got their tickets. They told Sara and Tom to hold their small bags and follow them. They walked to the gate where the plane was waiting. + +Sara and Tom saw a big TV with cartoons on it. They wanted to watch the TV. They asked Mom and Dad if they could sit near the TV. Mom and Dad said yes, but they had to stay close and not lose their bags. + +Sara and Tom sat on the floor near the TV. They put their bags next to them. They watched the cartoons and laughed. They forgot about their toys and books. + +A boy came and saw Sara's and Tom's bags. He was selfish. He wanted their toys and books. He did not ask. He grabbed Sara's bag and ran away. Sara saw him and shouted. Tom saw him and shouted. Mom and Dad saw him and shouted. + +The boy ran fast, but he did not see a guard. The guard saw him and stopped him. The guard took Sara's bag from him and gave it back to Sara. The guard scolded the boy and told him to say sorry. The boy said sorry, but he did not mean it. + +Sara and Tom hugged their bag and thanked the guard. They were glad to get their toys and books back. They learned a lesson. They learned to watch their things and not to be selfish. They were ready to fly in the big plane and see Grandma and Grandpa. They were happy and excited again. +Sam and Ben were brothers who liked to play with boats. They had many toy boats of different sizes and colors. They liked to pretend they were sailors and explore the sea. + +One day, they found a big boat in the park. It was not a toy, but a real boat that someone had left there. It had a big anchor that was very heavy. Sam and Ben wanted to play with the boat and the anchor. + +But they could not agree on who would be the captain and who would hold the anchor. Sam said he was older and stronger, so he should be the captain and hold the anchor. Ben said he was smarter and faster, so he should be the captain and hold the anchor. They started to fight and pull the anchor from each other. + +The anchor was too heavy for both of them. They lost their balance and fell to the ground. The anchor landed on their legs and made them feel very uncomfortable. They cried and shouted for help. + +A man who was walking his dog heard them and came to help. He lifted the anchor and freed their legs. He asked them what they were doing with the boat and the anchor. They told him they wanted to play, but they could not share. The man said they were very silly and naughty. He said the boat and the anchor did not belong to them, and they could have hurt themselves or someone else. He said they should learn to play nicely and share with each other. He said that was the only way to have fun and be happy. + +Sam and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They apologized to the man and to each other. They decided to play with their own toy boats and take turns being the captain and holding the anchor. They learned that fighting was not good and sharing was better. They hugged and smiled and thanked the man for his help. They had a lot of fun and were happy. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make houses, towers, cars and animals with their blocks. + +One day, they decide to make a big castle with their blocks. They work hard and use many blocks. They add more and more blocks to their castle. They make walls, windows, doors and a flag. They are happy and proud of their castle. + +But then, they see a big box in the corner of the room. They are curious. What is in the box? They want to know. They leave their castle and go to the box. They open the box and see more blocks. They are excited. They want to use the new blocks for their castle. + +They take some blocks from the box and go back to their castle. But when they get there, they see that their castle is gone. Someone has knocked it down. All their blocks are on the floor. They are sad and angry. Who did this? + +They look around and see Tom. Tom is a big boy. He likes to break things. He has a mean smile on his face. He says, "I did it. Your castle was silly. I wanted to play with the blocks. They are mine now." + +Ben and Mia are scared of Tom. He is bigger and stronger than them. They don't know what to do. They want their blocks back. They want their castle back. + +Then, they see Lily. Lily is a nice girl. She likes to help people. She sees what Tom has done. She is not happy. She says to Tom, "That was not nice. You should not break other people's things. You should share the blocks. They are for everyone. You should say sorry to Ben and Mia. You should help them build their castle again." + +Tom does not want to listen to Lily. He says, "No. I don't care. I don't want to share. I don't want to say sorry. I don't want to help. I want to play with the blocks by myself." + +Lily does not give up. She says, "If you don't do what I say, I will tell the teacher. The teacher will be mad at you. The teacher will take the blocks away from you. The teacher will make you sit in the corner. You don't want that, do you?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He does not want to make the teacher mad. He does not want to lose the blocks. He does not want to sit in the corner. He says, "Fine. I will do what you say. But only if you promise me something." + +Lily says, "What do you want me to promise you?" + +Tom says, "Promise me that you will let me play with the blocks too. Promise me that you will be my friend." + +Lily says, "OK. I promise. But you have to promise me something too." + +Tom says, "What do you want me to promise you?" + +Lily says, "Promise me that you will be nice to Ben and Mia. Promise me that you will not break their things. Promise me that you will be their friend too." + +Tom says, "OK. I promise." + +Lily says, "Good. Now, let's go and help Ben and Mia. Let's make their castle again. Let's make it bigger and better. Let's use all the blocks. Let's have fun together." + +Tom says, "OK. Let's go." + +Ben and Mia are happy to see Lily and Tom. They are happy to hear their promises. They are happy to have their blocks back. They are happy to make their castle again. They are happy to have new friends. + +They all work together and use all the blocks. They add more and more blocks to their castle. They make it bigger and better than before. They have fun together. + +They keep their promises. They share the blocks. They don't break each other's things. They are nice to each other. They are friends. +Tom and Lily liked to play with clay. They made animals and people and cars with it. They had many colors of clay. They liked to mix them and see what they got. + +One day, they found an enormous lump of clay in the backyard. It was bigger than a dog. They wondered who left it there. They decided to make something with it. + +They rolled and squished and shaped the clay. They made a big dragon with wings and horns and teeth. They were very proud of their dragon. They wanted to show it to their mom and dad. + +They ran inside and called for their mom and dad. They said, "Come and see what we made with clay!" But their mom and dad did not answer. They looked around the house. They did not see them. + +They went back outside. They saw their dragon was gone. They saw big footprints in the grass. They followed the footprints. They saw their mom and dad in the park. They saw their dragon was alive. It was flying and roaring and playing with them. + +Tom and Lily were very surprised. They ran to their mom and dad. They asked, "How did our clay dragon come to life?" Their mom and dad smiled and said, "It was a magic clay. We found it in the forest. We wanted to give you a special surprise. Do you like it?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They liked their clay dragon very much. They hugged their mom and dad. They thanked them for the magic clay. They played with their dragon all day. They had a lot of fun. +Lily was a polite girl who liked to say please and thank you. She also liked to sleep in her cozy bed with her teddy bear. But one night, she heard a loud noise outside. It was lightning! It made the sky bright and the thunder roar. + +Lily was scared of the lightning. She hugged her teddy bear and closed her eyes. She wished the lightning would go away. She wanted to sleep, but the noise was too loud. She started to cry. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to her room. She saw Lily was scared of the lightning. She gave her a hug and a kiss. She said, "Don't be afraid, Lily. The lightning is just a flash of light. It can't hurt you. It's God's way of saying hello. The thunder is just a sound. It can't hurt you either. It's God's way of saying I love you." + +Lily felt better when her mom talked to her. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you too." Her mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. You're a polite girl. Now, try to sleep. The lightning will soon stop. I'll stay with you until you fall asleep." + +Lily nodded and snuggled with her teddy bear. She listened to her mom's voice and felt safe. She stopped crying and started to sleep. The lightning still flashed and the thunder still roared, but Lily didn't mind. She knew God was saying hello and I love you. She said hello and I love you back in her dreams. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they also had one blanket that they both loved. It was soft and warm and had pictures of animals on it. Sometimes they shared the blanket, but sometimes they fought over it. + +One day, they were playing in their room when they heard a knock on the door. It was their friend Sam, who came to visit. Sam was very poor and did not have many toys or a blanket. He was always cold and sad. + +"Hello, Tom and Lily," Sam said. "Can I play with you?" + +"Sure, Sam," Tom and Lily said. "Come in." + +They showed Sam their toys and let him play with some of them. But when Sam saw the blanket, he smiled and said, "Wow, what a nice blanket! Can I see it?" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They both wanted the blanket for themselves. They did not want to share it with Sam. + +"No, Sam," Tom said. "This is our blanket. You can't have it." + +"Yeah, Sam," Lily said. "This is our blanket. You can't touch it." + +Sam felt hurt and sad. He did not understand why Tom and Lily were so mean to him. He said, "But I'm cold and I don't have a blanket. Can't you share it with me? Please?" + +Tom and Lily shook their heads. They said, "No, Sam. Go away. This is our blanket." + +Sam felt tears in his eyes. He said, "Okay, fine. I'll go away. But you are not nice friends. You are selfish and greedy. Goodbye." + +He turned around and left the room. Tom and Lily felt a little bad, but they still hugged the blanket and smiled. + +But then they heard their mom's voice. She said, "Tom, Lily, come here. I have something to tell you." + +They left the blanket on the bed and went to see their mom. She said, "I have some news for you. We are moving to a new house. A bigger and better house. You will have your own rooms and more toys. Isn't that great?" + +Tom and Lily were surprised and happy. They said, "Wow, mom, that's great! When are we moving?" + +"Tomorrow," mom said. "But there's one thing. We can't take everything with us. We have to leave some things behind. Things that we don't need or use anymore. Things that someone else might need or use more than us." + +Tom and Lily thought about their toys and their blanket. They wondered what they had to leave behind. They asked, "Mom, what do we have to leave behind?" + +Mom said, "Well, for example, your blanket. You don't need it anymore. You have a new house with heating and warm beds. But Sam needs it. He's still poor and cold and sad. He doesn't have a blanket. He doesn't have a home. He lives in a shelter with other poor people. He's your friend, right?" + +Tom and Lily felt ashamed and sorry. They remembered how they treated Sam. How they refused to share their blanket with him. How they made him cry and leave. They realized they were not nice friends. They were selfish and greedy. + +They looked at each other and then at mom. They said, "Mom, we're sorry. We were wrong. We do need to leave our blanket behind. We want to give it to Sam. He's our friend. He needs it more than us. Can we do that?" + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "Of course you can. I'm proud of you. You made a good decision. You learned to share and to care. That's what friends do. That's what good people do." + +The next day, Tom and Lily packed their things and got ready to move. They also took their blanket and went to find Sam. They found him at the shelter, sitting on an empty bed. He looked cold and sad. + +They ran to him and said, "Sam, we're sorry. We're sorry we were mean to you. We're sorry we didn't share our blanket with you. We're sorry we made you cry and leave. We're your friends. We want to make you happy. We have something for you." + +They gave him the blanket and said, "This is for you, Sam. This is our blanket. We want you to have it. We want you to be warm and cozy. We want you to smile and play. We hope you like it." + +Sam was shocked and happy. He couldn't believe what Tom and Lily did. He said, "Wow, Tom and Lily, thank you. Thank you so much. This is the best gift ever. This is the nicest thing anyone +Lily liked to help her mom with the laundry. She would put the dirty clothes in the big machine, add some soap, and push the button. Then she would wait for the machine to make noise and bubbles. She thought it was incredible how the machine could make the clothes clean and smell good. + +One day, Lily saw a bright red shirt in the laundry basket. She loved red and wanted to wear the shirt. She decided to take it out of the basket and put it on. She felt very excited and ran to show her mom. + +But when her mom saw her, she was not happy. She said, "Lily, that is not your shirt. That is your brother's shirt. And it is not clean yet. You have to put it back in the laundry basket. If you wear it, it will get dirty and ruin the color." + +Lily felt sad and confused. She did not understand why she could not wear the red shirt. She liked it so much. She said, "But mom, I want to wear the red shirt. It is so pretty and incredible. Please let me wear it." + +Her mom said, "Lily, I know you like the red shirt, but it is not yours. You have to respect your brother's things. And you have to wait for the clothes to be clean before you wear them. That is the right thing to do. If you do the right thing, you will feel happy and proud. And maybe your brother will let you borrow his shirt someday." + +Lily thought about what her mom said. She realized that she was wrong to take the red shirt. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I did not mean to be bad. I will put the red shirt back in the laundry basket. And I will ask my brother if I can wear it later. Thank you for teaching me the right thing." + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm proud of you for being honest and kind. You are a good girl. And you can still help me with the laundry. It is fun and incredible, right?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "Yes, mom. It is fun and incredible. I love you and I love the laundry." +Lily and Ben liked to play with their boat in the pond. They made the boat go fast and slow, and pretended it was a pirate ship. They had fun, but they also had a rule: they had to share the boat and take turns. + +One day, Lily wanted to play with the boat longer than Ben. She said it was her turn, and Ben had to wait. Ben was angry, and he tried to grab the boat from Lily. They both pulled and pushed, and the boat fell into the water. It sank to the bottom of the pond, and they could not see it anymore. + +Lily and Ben were sad and scared. They knew their mom would be mad when she found out they lost the boat. They thought she would punish them and not let them play anymore. They wished they had shared the boat and not fought. + +They ran to their mom and told her what happened. They said they were sorry, and they asked for another boat. Their mom was not happy, but she was not fierce. She said they had to learn to be nice to each other, and to take care of their toys. She said she would not punish them, but they had to do some chores to help her. She said maybe they could get another boat later, if they behaved well. + +Lily and Ben agreed, and they hugged their mom. They said they loved her, and they loved each other. They hoped they would find their boat again, or get a new one. They decided to play with something else, and to share it nicely. They learned their lesson, and they did not fight anymore. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their red jeep. They pretended it was a real jeep and they could go on adventures. One day, they saw a big dog in the park. The dog was barking and running towards them. Ben and Lily were scared. + +"Quick, get in the jeep!" Ben said. He and Lily climbed into the red jeep and closed the door. The dog reached the jeep and tried to bite it. The jeep was strong and the dog could not hurt it. But the dog did not give up. He kept barking and jumping on the jeep. + +"Drive, drive!" Lily said. Ben pushed a button and the jeep started to move. The dog chased the jeep, but the jeep was faster. Ben and Lily drove away from the dog. They escaped. + +They drove to the other side of the park, where there was a pond. They saw some ducks and fish in the water. They stopped the jeep and got out. They fed the ducks and fish some bread. They were happy. + +The dog did not follow them. He found another toy to play with. Ben and Lily did not see the dog again. They played with their red jeep until it was time to go home. They had a fun adventure. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite ones were their cars. They had big cars, small cars, red cars, blue cars, and more. They liked to race them, crash them, and make them go fast. + +One day, their mom said they had to clean their cars. She gave them a bucket of water, a sponge, and some soap. She said soap was useful to make things shiny and clean. Tom and Lily did not want to clean their cars. They wanted to keep playing. They thought cleaning was boring and hard. + +They tried to hide their cars under the bed, in the closet, and behind the sofa. But their mom found them and said they had to clean their cars or they would not get any dessert. Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They did not like soap. They thought soap was yucky and bad. + +They took their cars to the bucket of water and dipped them in. They did not use the sponge or the soap. They just made splashes and bubbles. They thought they were done, but their mom said they were not. She said they had to polish their cars too. She said polish was useful to make things smooth and bright. Tom and Lily did not want to polish their cars. They wanted to go outside. They thought polishing was silly and hard. + +They tried to run away with their cars, but their mom stopped them and said they had to polish their cars or they would not get any story. Tom and Lily were scared and sorry. They liked stories. They thought stories were fun and good. + +They took their cars to the table and rubbed them with a cloth. They did not use the polish. They just made noises and dust. They thought they were done, but their mom said they were not. She said they had to use the polish. She said polish was a special kind of soap that made things shiny and clean. Tom and Lily did not believe her. They thought polish was just more soap. They thought soap was yucky and bad. + +They did not want to use the polish, but they did not want to miss the story. They decided to try the polish. They put some polish on the cloth and rubbed it on their cars. They saw their cars change. They saw their cars become shiny and clean. They saw their cars look smooth and bright. They liked their cars. They thought their cars were pretty and good. + +They showed their cars to their mom. She smiled and said they did a good job. She said they used the soap and the polish well. She said soap and polish were useful to make things shiny and clean. She said she was proud of them. She said they could have dessert and a story. Tom and Lily were happy and thankful. They hugged their mom and said they loved her. They learned that soap and polish were not yucky and bad. They learned that cleaning and polishing were not boring and hard. They learned that useful things could be fun and good. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a note on a bench. The note is weak and old. It has some words on it, but they are hard to read. + +"Look, a note!" Ben says. "What does it say?" + +"I don't know," Mia says. "Maybe it is a secret." + +They try to read the note, but they only see some letters. They see a B, an E, an N, an M, an I and an A. + +"Hey, these are our letters!" Ben says. "Maybe the note is for us!" + +"Maybe," Mia says. "But who wrote it?" + +They look around, but they don't see anyone. They wonder who left the note and why. + +"Maybe it is a game," Ben says. "Maybe we have to use the letters to find something." + +"Like what?" Mia says. + +"Like a treasure!" Ben says. "Maybe there is a treasure in the park!" + +They get excited and start to look for clues. They use the letters to make words. They make bin, men, aim, and nab. They look for a bin, some men, a place to aim, and something to nab. But they don't find anything. + +They get tired and sad. They think the note is not a game. They think it is a trick. + +"Maybe the note is not for us," Mia says. "Maybe it is for someone else." + +"Maybe," Ben says. "But who?" + +They look at the note again. They see another letter. It is a D. + +"Maybe the note is for Dad!" Ben says. + +"Or for Dan!" Mia says. + +They remember that Dad and Dan are their dads. They are friends too. They work in the park. They take care of the trees and the flowers. + +"Maybe they wrote the note!" Ben says. + +"Maybe they did!" Mia says. + +They run to find their dads. They show them the note. They ask them if they wrote it. + +Their dads smile and hug them. They tell them they did write the note. They tell them it is a surprise. They tell them they love them. + +"Ben and Mia, you are our treasure!" they say. + +Ben and Mia are happy. They hug their dads. They thank them for the note. They tell them they love them too. + +They keep the note. They put it in their pocket. They think it is the best note ever. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They could build houses, cars, towers and animals with their blocks. + +One day, they wanted to build a big castle with all their blocks. But they had a problem. Lily wanted to use the red blocks for the walls, and Tom wanted to use the blue blocks. They both thought their color was better. + +They started to fight over the blocks. They pulled and pushed and grabbed the blocks from each other. They shouted very loud. "No, these are mine!" "No, these are mine!" They did not share or listen to each other. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the mess and the angry faces. She was not happy. She said, "Stop fighting right now! You are not being nice or kind. You are hurting each other and the blocks. Why can't you use both colors for the castle? Red and blue can look good together. Or you can take turns and use different colors for different parts. There are many ways to play with blocks. But you have to cooperate and respect each other." + +Lily and Tom felt sorry for their behavior. They said, "We are sorry, mom. You are right. We can use both colors for the castle. We can work together and have fun. We don't want to fight or shout anymore. We want to be friends." + +They hugged and apologized to each other. Then they started to build the castle again. They used red and blue blocks and mixed them with other colors. They made a beautiful and big castle. They were proud and happy. They learned that fighting and shouting is not good. Sharing and cooperating is better. They thanked their mom for her advice. She smiled and gave them a mild kiss. She was proud and happy too. +Lily likes to play with her mom's jewelry. She thinks they are shiny and pretty. She likes to put them on her neck, ears and fingers. She likes to look at herself in the mirror and pretend she is a princess. + +One day, she sees a new necklace in her mom's drawer. It has many colors and beads. She wants to try it on. She takes it out and puts it around her neck. She feels happy and goes to the mirror. + +But then, she hears her mom coming. She gets scared. She knows her mom does not like her to touch her jewelry. She tries to take off the necklace, but it is too tight. She pulls and pulls, but it does not come off. She starts to cry. + +Her mom enters the room and sees her. She is angry and sad. She asks her why she took her necklace. She tells her it is a special necklace that her grandma gave her. She tells her it is not a toy. She tells her she is stupid for breaking it. + +Lily feels sorry and bad. She says she is sorry. She says she just wanted to play. She says she did not mean to break it. She says she loves her mom and her grandma. + +Her mom hugs her and says she loves her too. She says she is not stupid, but she has to be careful. She says she will try to fix the necklace. She says she will add some glue and some string. She says she will show her how to make her own jewelry with beads and paper. She says they can play together and be princesses. +Lily was very happy. She had a new toy. It was a scale. She could put things on it and see how heavy they were. She liked to bring her toys and books and fruits and see which ones were heavier and which ones were lighter. + +She wanted to show her new toy to her friend Ben. She called him on the phone and asked him to come over. Ben said yes. He liked to play with Lily. He said he would bring his new toy too. He said it was a surprise. + +Lily waited for Ben. She put her scale on the table. She put her teddy bear on one side and her doll on the other side. The scale tipped to the teddy bear side. The teddy bear was heavier than the doll. Lily smiled. She wondered what Ben's new toy was. + +Ben came to Lily's house. He had a big box in his hands. He said hello to Lily and put the box on the floor. He said he wanted to see Lily's new toy first. Lily showed him her scale. She asked him to guess which side was heavier. Ben looked at the teddy bear and the doll. He said the teddy bear was heavier. Lily said he was right. She clapped her hands. + +Then Lily asked Ben to show her his new toy. Ben opened the box. He took out a big snake. It was rubber and had spots and stripes. It looked very real. Lily screamed. She was scared of snakes. She ran away from the table. The snake fell on the scale. The scale broke. The snake was too heavy for the scale. Ben was sorry. He said he did not know Lily was scared of snakes. He said he liked snakes. He said he wanted to make Lily laugh. He said he was sorry he broke her new toy. Lily was sad. She liked her new toy. She did not like snakes. She did not laugh. She cried. +Lily liked to read books. She had many books in her bookcase. She liked to look at the pictures and learn new words. Sometimes she read to her teddy bear, who listened very well. + +One day, Lily saw a new book in her bookcase. It was big and shiny and had a dragon on the cover. Lily loved dragons. She wanted to read the new book. She took it out of the bookcase and opened it. + +But as soon as she did, the dragon on the cover moved and growled. It had sharp teeth and claws and red eyes. It was not a nice dragon. It was a mean dragon. It tried to bite Lily. + +Lily was scared. She dropped the book and ran to her mom, who was in the kitchen. She cried and told her what happened. + +"Mom, mom, there is a bad dragon in my book. It tried to bite me. It is very scary. Please make it go away." + +Mom hugged Lily and wiped her tears. She was surprised and worried. She went to Lily's room and looked at the book. It was still on the floor, but the dragon was gone. The cover was pale and blank. + +Mom picked up the book and checked the pages. They were all empty. There was no story, no pictures, no words. It was a strange book. Mom did not know where it came from or what it was. + +She threw the book in the trash and told Lily not to worry. She said it was a bad book and they would never see it again. She gave Lily another book, a nice book, with a friendly dragon. She read it to Lily and her teddy bear, who listened very well. Lily smiled and felt better. She liked to read books. She had many books in her bookcase. But she never touched the pale book again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big bottle on the table. It was red and shiny. They wanted to see what was inside. + +They climbed on the chairs and opened the bottle. It smelled funny. They poured some in a cup. It looked like juice. They decided to drink it. + +But it did not taste like juice. It was sour and bitter. They made faces and spat it out. It was wine. They did not like wine. + +They heard Mommy coming. They were worried. They knew they did something bad. They hid under the table. + +Mommy saw the bottle and the cup. She saw the wine on the floor. She was angry. She looked for Lily and Ben. She found them under the table. + +She scolded them and told them to never drink wine. She said wine was for grown-ups only. She said wine could make them sick. She said they could have hurt themselves. + +Lily and Ben were sorry. They said they were curious. They said they did not know. They said they would not do it again. + +Mommy hugged them and said she loved them. She said she was glad they were okay. She said they should always ask before they touch something. She said they should always listen to her. + +Lily and Ben nodded and said they understood. They said they loved Mommy too. They said they would be good. They went to wash their mouths and hands. They learned their lesson. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. They were having fun. + +But then, a big lion came out of the bushes. It was hungry and angry. It saw the ball and wanted to play with it. It ran towards Tim and Lily and roared. + +"Help!" Tim and Lily shouted. They were scared of the lion. They dropped the ball and ran away. The lion picked up the ball with its mouth and bit it. The ball popped and disappeared. + +"Where is our ball?" Tim asked. He was sad. He liked his ball. + +"I don't know," Lily said. She was sad too. "The lion took it and made it go away." + +They looked at the lion. The lion was still angry. It looked for another toy to play with. It saw Tim and Lily and roared again. + +"Run!" Tim and Lily said. They ran to their mom and dad, who were sitting on a bench. They told them what happened. + +"A lion?" Mom and Dad said. They were surprised. "That's not normal. There are no lions in the park." + +They looked at the bushes. The lion was gone. It had disappeared too. + +"Maybe it was a magic lion," Tim said. + +"Or a bad dream," Lily said. + +They hugged their mom and dad. They felt safe. + +"Let's go home," Mom and Dad said. "We'll buy you a new ball." + +Tim and Lily nodded. They hoped they would never see the lion again. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the backyard. They had a swing, a slide, and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot, who was very old and slow. + +One day, Ben and Lily went outside to play with Spot. But Spot did not get up from his bed. He did not wag his tail or bark. He did not move at all. + +"Spot, Spot, come play with us!" Ben and Lily called. But Spot did not come. + +Ben and Lily ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. "Mom, mom, something is wrong with Spot!" they cried. + +Mom went to the backyard with Ben and Lily. She looked at Spot and felt his fur. She shook her head and said, "I'm sorry, kids. Spot is dead. He was very old and sick, and now he is gone." + +Ben and Lily did not understand. They felt sad and angry. They wanted Spot to play with them. They wanted Spot to stay. + +Mom hugged Ben and Lily and said, "I know, kids. I miss Spot too. He was a good dog and a good friend. But he is not in pain anymore. He is in a better place, where he can run and play and be happy." + +Mom took Ben and Lily inside and gave them some cookies and milk. She told them stories about Spot, how he chased squirrels and fetched sticks and licked their faces. She showed them pictures of Spot when he was a puppy and when he was grown up. + +Ben and Lily smiled and laughed and cried. They remembered Spot and how much they loved him. They said, "Thank you, Spot, for being our dog. We will never forget you." + +They put one of Spot's toys and a bone in his bed. They made a sign that said, "Spot, we love you." They put it in the backyard, where Spot used to stay. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and create things with her hands. One day, she went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, can you help me design a new dress for my doll?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily! Let's get some paper and crayons and we can draw it together." They spent the afternoon being creative and coming up with the perfect design for the doll's dress. + +Later that day, Lily's daddy came home from work and asked, "What did you do today, Lily?" She proudly replied, "Mommy and I designed a new dress for my doll!" + +Her daddy smiled and said, "That's great, Lily! Maybe one day you can give a lecture to other kids about how to be creative and design things." Lily's eyes lit up with excitement at the thought of sharing her love for design with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and climb the big mountain near her house. One day, she saw a pretty pink flower at the top of the mountain. She wanted to pick it for her mommy. + +Lily started to climb the mountain, but it was very steep. She slipped and fell down. Her knee hurt and she started to cry. A kind man saw her and asked, "What happened, little girl?" + +"I fell down and hurt my knee. I want to pick a pink flower for my mommy, but I can't climb the mountain," Lily said. + +The man smiled and said, "I can help you climb the mountain. Let's go together." They climbed the mountain together and found the pink flower. Lily was very happy and thanked the man. She gave the flower to her mommy, who hugged her and said, "You are so brave, my little mountain climber." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. One day, Timmy went for a walk in the woods with his mom. As they were walking, Timmy saw a big, brown bear. + +"Mommy, mommy! Look at the big bear!" Timmy shouted. + +"Don't worry, Timmy. We'll just walk away slowly and let the bear settle down," his mom said calmly. + +But as they were walking away, Timmy's belt got caught on a tree branch and he couldn't move. The bear started to come closer and closer. + +"Mommy, help me! The bear is coming!" Timmy cried. + +But his mom was quick to act. She pulled Timmy's belt free and they ran away as fast as they could. When they were safe, Timmy's mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We're okay now. Let's go home and get some dry clothes on." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander around her backyard and find new things to play with. One day, she heard some news from her mom that there was going to be a big storm coming. Lily was scared because she didn't want anything bad to happen to her toys. + +As the day went on, the sky got darker and the wind started to blow harder. Lily's mom told her to come inside, but she didn't want to leave her toys outside. She decided to go back outside and bring them in. But as she was gathering her toys, the wind blew so hard that some of them flew away. Lily was sad because she couldn't find them all. + +But then, the storm passed and the sun came out. Lily went back outside to look for her lost toys. She found some of them, but not all. However, she realized that it was fine because she still had some left to play with. From that day on, Lily learned to always listen to the news and be prepared for any kind of weather. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his hoop. He would roll it on the ground and try to catch it. + +One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. His friend wanted to play with the hoop too, so Timmy asked him if he wanted to play. His friend said yes and they started to play together. + +Timmy's friend was not very good at catching the hoop, but Timmy was ready to help him. He showed his friend how to catch the hoop and soon they were both having fun. + +After they were done playing, Timmy's friend thanked him for teaching him how to play with the hoop. Timmy was happy that he could help his friend and they both went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very reliable because he always protected his family. One day, at noon, Max saw a little bird that fell from the tree. Max went to the bird and kneeled down to see if the bird was okay. The bird was not hurt, but it was scared. Max stayed with the bird until it felt better and could fly away. From that day on, the little bird and Max became friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside in the snow. One day, Timmy saw a big, white igloo in his backyard. It was very mysterious because he didn't know who built it. + +Timmy went inside the igloo and started playing with his toys. But then, he got very cold and wanted to go back inside his warm house. He tried to leave the igloo, but the door was stuck. Timmy started to panic and hate the igloo because it wouldn't let him leave. + +Luckily, Timmy's dad heard him crying and came to rescue him. He opened the door and Timmy ran back inside the house. From that day on, Timmy never went back to the mysterious igloo again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, she saw a butterfly outside her window. It was so pretty and colorful. Lily wanted to touch it, but she was scared it would fly away. + +Her mommy came into the room and asked Lily if she had a question. Lily asked, "Can I kiss the butterfly?" Mommy smiled and said, "No, sweetie. Butterflies are delicate and we don't want to hurt them. But we can watch them and appreciate their incredible beauty." + +Lily was happy to watch the butterfly flutter around in the garden. She drew a picture of it and showed it to her mommy. Mommy said it was a wonderful drawing and gave Lily a big kiss on the cheek. Lily felt loved and happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Max. Max was very playful and loved to run around in the backyard. One day, Lily and Max were playing when Max accidentally ran into a wire fence. Lily laughed when Max got tangled up in the wire, but she quickly went to help him get free. + +Later that day, Lily's big sister came home from school. Her sister was feeling bossy and told Lily what to do. Lily didn't like being bossed around, but she didn't want to make her sister upset. So, she decided to play with Max instead. Max made her laugh and forget about her bossy sister. They played together until it was time for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big bed. It had a large blanket on it that was as soft as a bunny. One day, a little girl came to the bed and wanted to sleep in it. But the blanket was too big for her. She tried to pull it up, but it was too heavy. + +Then, she saw a small blanket on the floor. She picked it up and tried to cover herself with it, but it was too small. Suddenly, she had an idea. She took the small blanket and put it on top of the big blanket. She was happy because now the two blankets matched and she could sleep comfortably. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety lived in a tree with her family. One day, Tweety's mommy gave her a task to go and find some food for the family. Tweety was scared because she had never left the tree before, but she knew she had to be brave. + +As Tweety flew around, she saw a big cat. The cat looked hungry and Tweety was afraid it would eat her. But then she remembered her mommy's words, "Always protect yourself and your family." So Tweety flew up high where the cat couldn't reach her. + +Tweety felt safe and proud of herself for protecting herself. When she got back to the tree with food for her family, her mommy was so proud of her. Tweety learned that even though she was small, she could still protect herself and her family. +Once upon a time, there was a daddy and his daughter. They went to the park to play. The daughter wanted to swing on the swings. She asked her daddy to push her. + +As she was swinging, she saw a weird bird in the sky. It was very colorful and had a long tail. She pointed to the bird and said to her daddy, "Look, a weird bird!" + +Her daddy said, "Yes, it's very weird. But it's also very pretty." The daughter smiled and kept swinging. She was having so much fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very small and loved to look up at the sky. One night, she saw a bright star that was very tall in the sky. + +Lily said, "Wow, that star is so tall! I wish I could touch it." + +Her mother replied, "You can't touch the star, Lily. It's very far away. But you can dream about it." + +Lily closed her eyes and dreamed about touching the star. She imagined herself climbing a tall ladder to reach it. When she woke up, she smiled and said, "I had a dream about the tall star. It was so pretty." + +From that day on, Lily always looked up at the sky before she went to bed, hoping to see the tall star again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures in her backyard. One day, Lily's mom decided to change the color of her room from pink to purple. Lily was so happy because purple was her favorite color. + +Later that day, Lily and her family went to the park for a picnic. They were having so much fun until they saw a big fire in the distance. Everyone was scared and ran away, but the firefighters came to put out the fire. They were brave and saved the day. + +After the fire was out, Lily's dad explained to her that sometimes fires happen and we need to be careful. He said it's important to not be ignorant about fire safety. Lily learned a lot that day and was grateful for her family and the firefighters who kept them safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside on her porch. One day, her mommy said they were going to have a picnic in the park. Lily was so excited! She ran to get her favorite blanket and her teddy bear. + +As they walked to the park, the sky started to get dark. Lily's mommy said they needed to hurry before it started to rain. But Lily wasn't scared of the dark. She loved to look at the stars and the moon. + +Finally, they arrived at the park and found a nice spot to have their picnic. Lily ate her sandwich and played with her teddy bear. She was so happy to be outside with her mommy. Even though it was getting dark, she wasn't scared. She knew her mommy was there to keep her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to imagine all sorts of things. One day, she pretended to be a princess wearing a shiny crown on her head. She asked her friend, Sammy, to play with her. + +Sammy said, "I don't want to play with you. You always change your mind and it's hard to play with someone who isn't reliable." + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She imagined a solution and said, "Let's play something we both like, like hide and seek. It's a fun game and we can both be reliable." + +Sammy thought about it and agreed. They played hide and seek and had so much fun. Lily felt happy and imagined that they would always be reliable friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, Lily decided to go on a journey to find a special rock that she had heard about. She knew it would be hard to find, but she was determined to try. + +Lily walked and walked, looking for the special rock. She asked everyone she met if they had seen it, but no one knew where it was. She was starting to feel tired and a little bit sad, but she kept going. + +Finally, after a long and hard journey, Lily saw a glimmer in the distance. She ran towards it and found the special rock she had been looking for! She was so happy and proud of herself for not giving up. Lily picked up the rock and held it close, feeling grateful for her journey and the reward she had found. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her teddy bear, Mr. Snuggles. One day, Lily and Mr. Snuggles decided to go on a treasure hunt. They looked at a map to find where the treasure was hidden. + +As they walked, Lily stumbled and almost fell. "Be careful, Lily," said Mr. Snuggles. "You need to balance yourself." Lily nodded and tried to walk more carefully. + +After a while, they found a big tree with a hole in it. Inside the hole was the treasure! "We're lucky we found it, Mr. Snuggles!" exclaimed Lily. They took the treasure and headed back home, happy and proud of their adventure. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy and his mom were baking cookies. Timmy wanted to stir the dough but he was too short to reach the bowl. His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll help you." + +As they were stirring the dough, Timmy accidentally knocked over a jar of sugar. His mom got mad and said, "Timmy, you need to be careful. Now we have to clean up the mess." + +After they cleaned up, Timmy went to get some flour from the cupboard. But when he opened it, he saw a bald mouse inside! He screamed and his mom came running. "What's wrong, Timmy?" she asked. Timmy pointed to the mouse and said, "Look, Mommy! A bald mouse!" + +His mom laughed and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. He's just looking for some crumbs. Let's give him a treat and then we can finish baking our cookies." They gave the mouse a piece of cheese and continued baking happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, her mommy bought her a new lotion to put on her skin. It smelled like yummy strawberries. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. He saw the lotion and said, "That lotion looks scary. I don't want to put it on me." + +Lily said, "Don't be scared, Timmy. I believe it will make our skin soft and smell good." + +So, they put the lotion on their arms and legs. They played for a while and then went inside for lunch. But, after lunch, Lily's skin started to turn red and itchy. She was allergic to the lotion! + +Her mommy took her to the doctor, but it was too late. Lily had to stay in bed for a week and couldn't play outside. Timmy felt very bad and wished he had believed Lily when she said the lotion was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little sun. The sun would shine every day and make everything bright and warm. One day, the sun saw a big flag with many colors. The flag was for a nation, which is like a big family of people who live in the same place. The sun felt very loyal to the nation and wanted to make the flag shine even brighter. So, the sun shone all day long and made the flag look so pretty. Everyone in the nation was happy and proud of their flag. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While they were walking, they heard a song. It was a happy song, and Lily started to dance. + +Suddenly, a boy came up to her and said, "I dare you to sing the sour song!" Lily was scared because she didn't know what the sour song was. But her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. Just sing any song you want." + +So Lily started singing her favorite song, and the boy joined in. They sang together and danced around. Afterward, they became friends and played together at the park. And Lily learned that sometimes it's okay to take a dare and try something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hide and seek, but he always got lost because he didn't know his directions. One day, he asked his mommy, "Mommy, can you prevent me from getting lost?" + +His mommy replied, "Yes, Timmy. I can teach you the directions. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. That way, you will never get lost again." + +Timmy was so happy to learn something new. He said, "Thank you, mommy. Now, I can find my way home." He then went to play hide and seek with his friends. He found the perfect spot to hide, behind a big tree. His friends looked for him everywhere, but he was hidden so well that they couldn't find him. When they finally gave up, Timmy jumped out from behind the tree and shouted, "I was hidden behind the tree! You couldn't find me!" +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. The bear was very strong and liked to play in the forest. One day, the bear saw his image in a river. He thought it was another bear and wanted to play with him. But when he tried to touch the other bear, the image disappeared. + +The bear was sad and didn't understand why the other bear didn't want to play with him. He asked his friends, the birds, for help. The birds told him that the other bear was just his image and not a real bear. The bear was confused but the birds explained that an image is like a picture of yourself. + +The bear was happy to learn something new and decided to balance on a log to take a picture of himself. He felt proud of his strong body and couldn't wait to show his image to all his friends. From that day on, the bear liked to balance on logs and take pictures of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a bird sitting on a tree. The bird had pretty feathers and Lily wanted to catch it. But the bird was too quick and flew away. + +Lily felt sad that she couldn't catch the bird. She wanted to try again, but her mom told her that it's important to resist chasing the birds. They need to be free to fly in the sky. Lily understood and decided to watch the birds from a distance. + +As she watched, she noticed that the birds were chirping and singing. She liked the sound they made. The weather was mild and the sun was shining. Lily felt happy just watching the birds and enjoying the nice day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden with her cat, Mittens. One day, while playing, Mittens ran into the hedge and got stuck. + +Lily tried to pull Mittens out, but he wouldn't budge. She was worried and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she remembered her mom telling her that when she gets stuck, she should rub some oil on herself to slip out. + +Lily ran to get some oil and rubbed it on Mittens. He slipped out of the hedge and was free! Mittens was so happy and licked Lily's face to say thank you. + +Lily's mom saw what happened and said, "Lily, you were very alert to remember what I told you. You saved Mittens from being stuck in the hedge. Always remember to help others when they need it." + +From that day on, Lily and Mittens played happily in the garden, and Lily always remembered to be helpful to others. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing with her toys on the table. Suddenly, her toy car fell off the table and broke into pieces. Lily started to cry and said, "Oh no, my car is broken! What do I do?" + +Her mom heard her crying and came to the table. She saw the broken car and said, "Don't worry, I can help you fix it." Lily's mom was very helpful. She picked up the pieces and glued them back together. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! You are the best helper ever!" + +From that day on, Lily was more careful with her toys on the table. She knew that if something went wrong, her mom would be there to help her. And whenever Lily needed help, she would say, "Mommy, can you do something for me?" and her mom would always be happy to help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet bunny named Floppy. One day, Lily and Floppy went for a walk in the woods. They saw a big well and Lily got very curious. She leaned over the well to look inside, but then she got scared and her eyes started to blink really fast. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and Floppy got very fearful. It was just a squirrel, but they didn't know that. They ran back home as fast as they could. When they got home, Lily's mom asked what was wrong. Lily told her about the well and the scary noise. Her mom hugged her and told her not to worry. + +The next day, Lily and Floppy went back to the woods. This time, they didn't go near the well and they didn't get scared. They had a fun day playing in the sunshine and picking flowers. They learned that sometimes things can be scary at first, but if you're brave and keep going, you can have fun and be happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, Lily and her friend, Teddy, went on a walk in the forest. + +As they walked, they saw a mysterious cave. Lily was scared, but Teddy was brave. "Let's go in and see what stuff we can find," Teddy said. + +Lily was hesitant, but she trusted her friend. Inside the cave, they found a treasure chest. "Remember when we found treasure last time?" Teddy said excitedly. + +Lily nodded and they opened the chest. Inside, they found shiny jewels and gold coins. They were so happy and couldn't wait to show their parents. From that day on, they always remembered their adventure in the mysterious cave. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the park with her mommy. They saw many pretty flowers, but Lily loved the daisies the most. She picked one and gave it to her mommy, who smiled. + +Suddenly, they heard someone jogging behind them. It was Lily's friend, Timmy. "Hi Lily!" he said, panting. "I'm jogging because I want to get stronger. It's difficult, but I won't give up!" + +Lily and her mommy cheered for Timmy, and then they all continued their walk in the park, enjoying the sunshine and the beautiful daisies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved books and her mommy would give her a new book every week. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a book with a shiny new cover. Lily was so happy and she hugged her mommy tight. She opened the book and saw that the first page had a picture of a big, red apple. Lily loved apples, so she smiled and said thank you to her mommy. She read the book every day and loved every page. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily saw a big storm coming. She was scared and ran inside her house. + +Lily's mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. The storm will pass soon." Lily looked out the window and saw the rain pouring down and the wind blowing hard. + +After a while, the storm went away and the sun came out again. Lily went outside to play and saw that the park was empty. She felt sad because she had no one to play with. But then, she saw a butterfly and pointed to it. She followed the butterfly and found a new friend to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a very dull day because she had nothing to do. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I'm bored. Can you play with me?" + +Her mom said, "I have to work, but I can offer you something fun to do. How about we color together?" + +Lily's face lit up and she said, "Yes, please!" They went to the well of art supplies and picked out their favorite colors. They colored together and had a great time. + +After they finished coloring, Lily's mom said, "Wow, Lily. You're really good at coloring. You should be proud of yourself!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy. I had fun with you." And from that day on, Lily knew that whenever she was feeling bored, she could always ask her mom to offer her something fun to do. +Once upon a time, a clever mouse named Max lived in a mill. Max was very good at finding food, but one day he saw a big cat outside the mill. The cat wanted to eat Max! + +Max was scared and didn't know what to do. He thought and thought, and then he had an idea. He found a rope and hung it from the ceiling of the mill. When the cat came inside, Max ran up the rope and hung there, out of the cat's reach. + +The cat was angry and tried to jump up to get Max, but he couldn't. Max was safe! From that day on, Max always had a rope hanging in the mill, just in case the cat came back. And he felt very clever for thinking of such a good idea. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily saw a big, long slide. She wanted to slide down it, but she was scared. Her friend told her, "Don't be scared, just push yourself down the slide!" + +Lily took a deep breath and pushed herself down the slide. She felt the wind in her hair and it was so much fun! She realized that sometimes, you just need to push yourself to try new things. + +Later that day, Lily and her friends were playing on the swings. One of her friends wanted to swing higher and higher. Lily reminded her to be careful and not push too hard on the swing. She didn't want her friend to get hurt. + +The moral of the story is to be brave and try new things, but also to be careful and not push too hard. And always remember to have fun, just like Lily did on the slide! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, while she was playing, she found an empty cord on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Jack. + +"Jack, look what I found!" said Lily. + +"What is it?" asked Jack. + +"It's a cord," replied Lily. "Imagine all the things we could do with it!" + +The two friends spent the whole afternoon playing with the cord, pretending it was a jump rope, a snake, and even a magic wand. As the sun began to set, Lily and Jack realized it was time to go home. + +"Let's put the cord back where we found it," said Lily. "It's not ours to keep." + +Jack nodded in agreement, and the two friends carefully placed the cord back on the ground. As they walked home, Lily felt proud of herself for doing the right thing. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be honest and respectful of other people's things, even if they seem small or unimportant. +Once upon a time, there was a house. The house was happy, but it was broken. The roof had a hole and the door wouldn't close. One day, it rained a lot and the water came inside. The house was sad and wet. + +But then, a man came to help. He had tools and he knew how to fix the broken things. He added new wood to the roof and fixed the door. The house was happy again! + +The next day, there was a big flood. The water was everywhere and it was scary. But the house was safe because it was fixed. It stayed dry and cozy inside. The house was grateful to the man who had added new things and made it strong again. +Once upon a time, there was a silly rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots and dip them in sauce. He would always make a mess with the sauce and his friends would laugh at him. + +One day, Benny went to the store to buy some carrots and sauce. He saw a piece of string on the ground and decided to tie it around his waist. His friends thought it was silly, but Benny didn't care. + +When Benny got home, he started to eat his carrots with sauce. But then, he accidentally spilled the sauce all over his shirt! He was so upset and didn't know what to do. + +But then he remembered the string he tied around his waist. He used it to tie a napkin around his neck and saved his shirt from getting stained. His friends were amazed and Benny felt proud of himself for being so clever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and hang them on the wall. He had a special toy train that he always wanted to attach to the wall. + +One day, Timmy's mom bought him a new toy car. But the car was not dependable and kept falling apart. Timmy was very sad because he couldn't attach the car to the wall like he did with his other toys. + +Timmy's mom saw how sad he was and decided to buy him a new toy car that was much more dependable. Timmy was so happy that he could finally attach his new toy car to the wall next to his toy train. Timmy smiled and played with his toys all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy bunny that she loved very much. One day, Lily wanted to take her bunny with her to the park. She asked her mommy to attach a string to the bunny so she wouldn't lose it. + +As they walked to the park, Lily heard a radio playing music. She started to dance and sing along. Her mommy smiled and said, "You're such a good dancer, Lily." They sat down on a bench and enjoyed the music together. + +After a while, Lily started to feel sleepy. She cuddled up with her bunny and closed her eyes. Her mommy said, "It's time to go home now, sleepyhead." Lily smiled and held her bunny tightly as they walked back home. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She went on a trip with her family to a new house. When they got there, they had to unpack all their things. Lily helped by taking out her toys and clothes. She was happy to see her favorite doll again. + +Suddenly, there was a big earthquake! The ground shook and things fell off the shelves. Lily was scared, but her mom hugged her tight. After a while, the earthquake stopped and everything was quiet again. + +Lily looked outside and saw the most impressive thing she had ever seen. The ground had cracked open and there was a big hole in the earth. She wondered what was down there. But for now, she was just happy to be safe with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toy phone, but one day she dropped it and it broke. She was very sad because she couldn't call her mommy anymore. + +Lily's big brother saw her crying and wanted to help. He asked her what was wrong and she showed him the broken phone. He said, "I can fix it!" and took the phone to his room. + +Lily was envious of her brother's skills because she didn't know how to fix things. She waited patiently and soon her brother came back with the phone. He had fixed it! + +Lily was so happy and grateful to her brother for fixing her phone. She learned that even though she couldn't fix things herself, she could always ask for help from someone who knew how. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to dance and twirl around in her pretty pink dress. One day, she heard some music and went to investigate. + +She saw a group of people dancing and tapping their feet. Lily wanted to join in, but she was too shy. A kind lady noticed her and said, "Would you like to dance with us?" + +Lily nodded her head and the lady showed her how to tap her feet and bow. Lily was so happy and danced with the group all day. When it was time to go home, the lady said, "You were very quiet, but you danced beautifully. Would you like to come back tomorrow?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please!" From that day on, Lily went to dance with the group every day and she was never too shy to join in again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play football with his friends. He always ate healthy food to stay strong for the game. One day, Timmy's friend showed him how to whistle. Timmy loved it and whistled all day long. + +One day, Timmy's team had a big game. Timmy was so excited to play. But during the game, Timmy got hurt. His leg hurt so bad that he couldn't play anymore. His team lost the game. + +Timmy was sad and couldn't whistle anymore. He realized that even though he ate healthy food and played football, accidents can still happen. Timmy learned to be careful and not take things for granted. +Once upon a time, there was a big swamp. The swamp had lots of water and plants. It was a home for many animals, like frogs and birds. One day, a gentle deer came to the swamp. The deer wanted to drink some water and rest. + +But the swamp was not a safe place. There was a big alligator who lived there too. The alligator was hungry and wanted to eat the deer. But the deer was smart. She ran away quickly and found a new home. + +From that day on, the deer never went back to the swamp. She was happy to have a safe and peaceful home. And the alligator was happy too, because he had the swamp all to himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to act and pretend she was a princess. One day, Lily's mom told her a story about a wise old owl who lived in a tree. The owl had a lot of wisdom and knew many things. + +Lily was very curious and wanted to meet the wise owl. She went outside and walked through the woods. She looked up and saw a big, wide tree with a hole in it. She peeked inside and saw the wise old owl. + +The owl acted very kind and shared his wisdom with Lily. She learned many new things and was happy she met the wise owl. From that day on, Lily would visit the owl every day and they would act out different stories together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy. One day, they decided to make soup. They put water and vegetables in a pot and let it cook. + +As the soup cooked, Lily saw bubbles in the pot. She thought they were so pretty! She watched them pop and disappear. + +Suddenly, Lily's mommy realized they forgot to put salt in the soup. She felt helpless and worried it wouldn't taste good. But Lily had an idea! She ran to the spice cabinet and found some salt. She helped her mommy add it to the soup. + +When they tasted the soup, it was delicious! Lily was so proud of herself for helping her mommy. From then on, she knew she could always help her mommy in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom cooked spaghetti for dinner. Lily was so excited to eat the yummy spaghetti, but it was too hard. She tried to chew it, but it hurt her teeth. + +Lily's mom saw her struggling and told her to wait a little longer for the spaghetti to cook more. But Lily was too impatient and decided to split the spaghetti in half with her fork. It made it easier to eat, but it didn't taste as good. + +After dinner, Lily's mom explained to her that sometimes things are hard and we have to be patient and wait for them to get better. Splitting things in half might make it easier, but it doesn't always make it better. Lily learned her lesson and promised to be patient next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to a restaurant with her mommy and daddy. They sat down at a table and looked at the menu. Lily saw a picture of a yummy burger and said, "I want that one, it looks delicious!" + +When their food came, Lily's burger had a big zipper on it. She asked her parents why it was there, and they explained that it was just a decoration. Lily thought it looked funny and enjoyed her burger very much. + +After they finished eating, Lily asked if they could go outside and play. Her parents said yes, and they all zipped up their jackets because it was cold outside. They played tag and had lots of fun. When they went back inside, Lily asked if they could go to the restaurant again because the burger was so delicious. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an incredible bedroom with a big bed and lots of toys. Every night, Lily would sleep in her cozy bed with her favorite teddy bear. + +One day, Lily's mom told her they were going on a trip to the beach. Lily was so excited! She packed her bags and went to sleep early so she could wake up early the next day. + +The next morning, Lily woke up early and ran to her mom's bedroom. "Mommy, wake up! It's time to go to the beach!" she said. They packed the car and drove for a long time. When they arrived, Lily saw the incredible ocean for the first time. She ran to the water and splashed around with her mom. It was the best day ever! +Once there was a small girl. She liked to explore different things. One day, she went out and walked on the ground. She squished it between her toes and it felt strange. She was curious, so she wanted to taste it. She put some of the ground in her mouth. It was difficult to swallow. But then, she tried something else. She scooped some water in her hands and mixed it with the ground. She tasted it again, and it was different! It was much better and she liked it a lot. She smiled. From then on, she played with the ground and mixed it with water whenever she played outside. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy. She was three years old and she was very excited because soon she was going on a vacation. + +She packed her bags with toys and clothes. Then she went to tell her mom and dad goodbye. +"I'm ready to go on a vacation", she said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "We accept that you're ready." + +Lucy felt happy and she jumped with excitement. But then she got confused. She couldn't remember what a vacation was. + +Her mom explained that a vacation was when you go somewhere special and have lots of fun. + +Lucy understood and she was happy again. She knew she was going to have an amazing vacation. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who had a cheap, little pot. She held it close and looked inside. She could see the most beautiful colors and shapes. She was so amazed, she couldn't help but gaze inside. + +The colors were so bright, she had to close her eyes. But when she opened them back up, there were even more colors. She could see blues, reds and pinks. She touched the pot and it felt so smooth. + +The girl gazed for many hours, never getting bored of staring. When she finally stepped away, she had a big smile. She wanted to take her special pot and show her family. + +The girl hugged the pot and brought it home to show everyone. They couldn't believe their eyes. They thought it was the most beautiful pot they had ever seen. + +The girl was so proud of her cheap, little pot. She was so glad she had taken a chance and gazed inside. +Once upon a time, there was a pupil who was alone in a big, dark woods. He was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +Then, from out of nowhere, a surprise came! It was a friendly pup who was wagging her tail. She was happy to see the pupil and wanted to be his friend. + +The pup showed the pupil the way out of the woods, so they both ran together. As they ran, the pupil felt much less scared. + +Finally they made it out of the woods and back to the pupil's home. The pupil was so surprised and happy to be back safe. His fear was gone, and he was ready to have fun with his new pup friend. +Once upon a time there was a humble bean. It started off small and white, and it seemed so lonely in the big world. But the bean did not worry. Every day it saw the sun come up, and it felt the rain come down. It stayed cheerful, hoping amazing things would happen. + +And over time, the bean increased! It grew bigger and bigger and bigger, until it was huge and strong. Its colors changed too! It went from white to red and gold. + +The bean was so happy that it could increase that it started to shout with joy. People around heard it and came to see. They smiled at the humble bean and thanked it for being so full of life. + +The bean was glad to have so many friends. They all worked together to help the bean increase even more. The bean stayed humble, though, and shared its strength with the world. It was a great friend to have. + +And from that day on, the bean always knew it was special and it always increased more and more. +Once there was a small family. They had a very small pool. Every day, they took turns playing in the pool. + +One day, the family wanted to make their pool bigger. The mom cut the plastic pool in half with a pair of scissors. She then stretched the pool out and cut it again. The pool grew to be twice as big. + +The family was so excited! They all ran to the pool, ready to have lots of fun. They dug and splashed, and laughed and played. The pool was definitely the best thing in their yard. + +The family spent hours and hours playing in the small pool. They were all so happy and thankful for the mom's great idea! +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who was very brave. She loved to explore, and one day she decided to explore a dark cave. She was a bit scared but knew she could do it. + +As she entered the cave, she saw something shiny. It was a sword! She felt brave, so she decided to pick it up. She held it in her hands and opened it. The sword was so warm and felt like it was alive. + +As the sun set, the young girl made her way farther into the cave. She was looking for something special and magical, but she didn't know what. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise! Something was clanking inside the cave. + +She stopped and listened. Then, she carefully opened the door at the back of the cave. Inside was a dragon! The dragon was so warm, and the sword was still in her hand. She was so brave, and the dragon knew she was the one he had been waiting for. + +The young girl held up the sword and said with a loud voice "I am ready". The dragon smiled and said "Let us go on a great adventure together." +Little Jack was very tired so he decided to go to sleep. He snuggled into his bed and closed his eyes. The room was dark and quiet; it was perfect for sleeping. + +Suddenly, Jack heard a noise coming from outside. He looked out of his window and saw a long wire on the ground. Curious to know what it was, he opened his window and climbed out. + +Jack walked over to the wire and examined it. He was so surprised; it was an electric wire! He felt very guilty for touching it because he knew it was dangerous. + +Jack quickly stepped back and got away from the wire. He had learnt his lesson; electric wires are dangerous and should not be touched. He ran back inside and got in his bed. Very soon, Jack fell into a deep sleep, never to forget the lesson he learnt that night. +Once there was a girl who loved her mother very much. One day, the girl felt confused when her mother started to shrink. She was very small now, but the girl still loved her. + +The girl wanted to help her mother get bigger again, so she hugged her tight. Little by little her mother started to grow. The girl was so happy that her mother was back to normal size. + +The girl hugged her mother and said "I love you". Her mother smiled and said "I love you too". The girl was not confused anymore. She knew that even when her mother shrinks, her love is still there. +Once upon a time, there were two kids who were walking through the forest. "Let's explore!" they said. + +As they were walking, they heard a loud snap. They looked around and saw a big fire. It was so impressive! + +They were a bit scared but the fire was so interesting that they decided to stay and watch it a bit longer. The fire was making some fantastic shapes and it was so bright. + +Eventually, the kids got bored and decided to leave. They said goodbye to the big fire and promised to come back soon. + +The end. +Once there was a big, deep tree. A little girl went to the tree every day. Every day she would climb the tree and sit in its branches. She loved being up so high. + +One day, the girl got to the top of the tree and got very tired. She wanted to take a nap up there. So she closed her eyes and started to snooze. + +When the little girl woke up, it was dark outside. She had forgotten what time it was. She started to panic and quickly climbed down the tree. + +When she got to the bottom of the tree, she saw that her parents had been looking for her. She had forgotten to tell them that she was going to the deep tree. They were so happy to find her and hugged her tight. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved playing with his toy car. He was so fast that the other kids called him 'fast boy'. One day, fast boy decided to race his car around the park. He started off really fast and zoomed around the park, but he missed the last corner and crashed into a bush. + +The bush had something special inside, a big block of ice. As fast boy watched, the ice started to melt. Then, suddenly, a strange looking shape appeared in the ice. It was a score. Fast boy was so excited, he grabbed the score and took it home. + +When he got home, fast boy put the score in the oven to melt it. He waited and waited until finally the score melted into a beautiful gold medal. Everyone was so proud of fast boy for winning the medal. And ever since then, fast boy kept racing around the park, hoping to find more scores and win more medals! +Once there was a little girl who was very angry. Her parents tried to help her and said, "Let's buy a birdcage to cheer you up." + +So the girl and her parents went to the pet store and the girl saw a beautiful birdcage. Immediately, she felt her anger lifting and smiled. She was so excited to have it! + +One day, while playing with the birdcage, the girl accidentally broke it. She was sad and regretted breaking such a beautiful birdcage. + +Her parents hugged her and told her they would buy another birdcage. This time, they told her to be more careful so she wouldn't have to regret breaking it again. + +The girl was careful and soon was very happy playing with her new birdcage. Whenever she got angry, she thought of her new birdcage and it always made her feel better. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Ben and Jane. They were so jolly and loved spending time together. One day, they decided to plan a fun day out. Jane thought of a great idea to spend the day picking grapes. Ben was so excited and couldn't wait to go. + +So, off they went. When they arrived, Ben and Jane were lucky to find a big field full of juicy grapes. They had a great time picking them, filling their baskets as full as can be. When they had finished, Ben and Jane couldn't believe how many grapes they had gathered! + +The two friends returned home, their baskets overflowing with the jolly grapes they had selected. They both felt so proud and happy with their plan. After they had finished their fun day out, Ben and Jane ate some of the grapes, crunching and enjoying every bite. +Once there was a little girl who loved to observe. One day, she went to the kitchen and saw a fridge. She was fascinated with the way the door opened and what was inside. She was so curious to observe what was inside, so she opened it. + +Inside the fridge, she saw lots of nice things like fruits, vegetables and juice. She was so excited to observe each item. She saw a nice orange and decided to take it out. She carefully observed the orange and observed its shape, size and colour. It was so nice. + +After looking at the orange, she carefully put it back and closed the fridge. She was so happy with the things she had observed. +Once upon a time, there was a bell. Every day, the bell would ring and the people in the village would smile. + +The bell lived near a lake. The lake was filled with water and the water was blue and sparkly. Oh, how the bell loved to look at the water. + +One day, the bell decided to take a walk and look around the lake. When he got closer to the edge, what did he see? A brown duck! + +The duck was swimming in the water and having so much fun. The bell could not help but smile. The two were soon friends and they played together near the lake every day while the bell's bell rang. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to play at the store. She liked to look at all the yummy treats in the store and wanted to take one home. One day, something very bad happened. A big truck arrived and destroyed the store. The little girl was so nervous and sad. She liked playing at the store and now it was gone. + +The truck left and the little girl was all alone. She started to cry. Just then, a friendly old man appeared. He asked the little girl why she was crying and she told him about the store. The old man said he was going to help her. + +The old man got to work right away. He brought wood and tools and rebuilt the store. Then he added some decorations and pretty flowers. When he was done, he opened the doors and the little girl was so happy. She thanked the old man for saving her store. +Robbie was a little boy who loved to swim. One day, he decided to go to a nearby lake to try out his new floaty. But when he got there, he saw that everything was foggy! The fog was very high so he could hardly see anything. He was a bit worried but then remembered his parents had told him that fog is nothing to be scared of. + +Robbie took a deep breath and plunged into the water. He was a bit nervous at first but soon started to swim around. He felt free and happy, and was soon playing under the foggy sky. He swam around fast and slow, and did lots of jumps into the cool water. + +He had so much fun that the foggy day disappeared very fast. Soon, the sun was shining high in the sky. Robbie got out of the water with a big smile on his face. He had enjoyed his swim so much! +Once upon a time there was a family who were taking a walk in the park. As they stepped inside, the trees and plants displayed the most amazing colours - reds, yellows and greens - and it made the family so happy. + +Suddenly, they came upon a big yellow and blue sign that said "Welcome!" in big, bold letters. The family smiled and waved and the sign seemed to say "Welcome! Welcome!" back to them! + +The family continued to walk around the park, taking in all the beauty it had to offer. They stopped to watch some birds, who displayed their bright wings as they flew from tree to tree. They also found an amazing playground with colour slides, swings and a big see-saw. + +The family was so happy and left the park with smiles on their faces. They knew that whenever they wanted to, they could come back to the park and its amazing display of colour and life. +Once there was a white yacht and it sailed around the sea. One day the yacht had an adventure. But it was not fun! The wind blew too hard, and the yacht got lost. + +The yacht sailed and sailed and couldn't find a way back. It looked for help but everyone it saw was too far away. The yacht wished it could find a way home. + +But the wind was too strong and pushed the yacht far away. It tried to get back but it just couldn't. The waves were too choppy and it was too lost. + +Finally, the yacht stopped. There was nothing it could do - it had lost its way home. But suddenly a little bird flew by and said: "Follow me". + +The little bird flew over the sea and the yacht followed. The bird used the stars to guide them and eventually the yacht found the way home. It was so happy! + +The yacht was safe and it had a new friend. The bird stayed with the yacht and they sailed around the sea together. The yacht was never lost again! +Once there was a funny hippo. It liked to play in the water. One day, it went for a swim. It splashed around having lots of fun! It made big splashes and small splashes, but best of all it made funny splashes. All the other animals watched and laughed. Even the birds were having a great time. The funny hippo had never had so much fun in it's life! In the end, everyone left happy and the hippo went to sleep with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a sock. It liked to play all around the house. +But one day, the sock felt a bit scared. It felt like something bad was going to happen. +That's when it heard a loud noise! It was a gun shooting! +The sock was so scared that it didn't know what to do! It ran and hid under the bed. +After a while, it peeked out and saw that it was safe. The gun had stopped shooting. +The sock was very relieved. It was happy to be safe and to be able to go back to playing around the house. +The farmer was running through the field. He was so excited! He was holding something very special. Suddenly, he slipped in a filthy puddle. He had a big surprise when he realized he was standing in mud! He looked down and saw something wiggling in the mud. It was a puppy! The farmer carefully grabbed the puppy and began to run back to his farm. + +The farmer was very excited to show the adorable puppy to his family. His family was happy to see the puppy and they took very good care of her. The farmer ran around the farm with the puppy in his arms. He laughed and the puppy barked happily. The family named the puppy Daisy. + +Daisy and the farmer had many adventures together. They would run through the fields, chased rabbits, and splash in the mud. Daisy was so excited to explore with her new friend. They were having so much fun! + +Time went by and Daisy grew up. She and the farmer became the best of friends. They would run through the fields every day and explore the farm together. The farmer was the happiest he had ever been. He knew he would have Daisy with him for many more years to come. +Once upon a time there was a playful little girl, she was only three years old. One day she wanted to borrow something from her friend, so she asked if she could have it. Her friend smiled and gave her a big sack. + +The little girl was so excited to borrow the sack. She played with it all day long. She filled it up with toys, flowers, and other goodies. She also took it with her wherever she went. + +At the end of the day, the little girl brought the sack back to her friend with a big thank you. Her friend was so happy and thanked the little girl for taking such good care of her sack. + +The little girl and her friend both had big smiles on their faces as they said goodbye and went back to their homes. +Once upon a time, a little girl saw a big blue jug. She wanted to bring it home to show everyone. She tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy. She decided to find a way to bring it home. + +So she went to a nearby pond and filled the jug with water. Then she used a stick to help her balance the jug as she walked home. Everyone was amazed when they saw the big blue jug. + +The little girl was so proud to have brought the jug home. She used it to help get water from the pond to water the plants in the garden. + +The family was so happy to have the jug. They all knew that the little girl was brave and clever to have brought it home. +Mommy was anxious. She had a special present for her little girl, but she was nervous about what she would say. Mommy took out a bright red box and opened it carefully. Inside, was a small, velvet teddy bear. It was smiling and had beady eyes. + +The little girl's eyes sparkled with happiness. She carefully took the bear out of the box and leaned down to hug it tightly. She kissed it and said in a tiny voice, "I love it!" Mommy laughed, relieved that she had made her daughter so happy. + +The little girl ran out of the room, her velvet teddy bear in her arms. She showed her bear to everyone she saw, and they all told her what a beautiful bear it was. Whenever she got anxious, she would lean down and hug her teddy bear. It made her feel better and she loved it very much. +Max was a little boy who had a lot of questions. Everywhere he went, he wanted to know more. One day, his parents told him he was going on a vacation. He was so excited. + +He asked them all sorts of questions. Where were they going? Was it far away? What were they going to do there? + +His parents answered his questions and showed him pictures of the place they were going. Max was thrilled! He couldn't wait to go. + +When they finally arrived, Max was amazed by how noisy it was. Everywhere he looked there were people, cars and animals. There was so much to explore. And the best part was he got to spend time with his family. + +Everyday he asked questions and explored the area. He saw lots of interesting things and had lots of fun. It was the best vacation ever, and Max was sad to leave. +Once there was a boy. His name was Jake and he was three years old. Jake wanted to do something special so he decided to raise some animals. He went to the farm to pick out some pigs and cows. + +Jake bought some piglets, one for himself and another for his friend. He picked out some pretty cows too. He also bought some food for all the animals. + +He worked very hard to take care of all his animals. He fed them, bathed them, and made sure they were happy. Jake even made them some toys. + +After a few weeks, the animals were really healthy. Since the animals looked good, Jake knew it was time to show them off. He dressed them up in fun fashion outfits. He even put some ribbon on their tails. + +People from all over the village came to watch the show. They were so amazed! Everyone was happy, except for one sour old man. He didn't like the idea of animals wearing fashion. + +But everyone else was happy, especially Jake. He was so proud of his animals and he never gave up! +Once upon a time, there was a special delivery. It was for a girl named Zoey. She was so excited to see what the delivery was. When she opened the box, she found a very amazing picture. It was so colourful and bright. She immediately smiled and started to laugh with joy. + +Zoey wanted to hang the picture on her wall. Her mom helped her to find the perfect spot. They hung it up and soon everyone was admiring the amazing picture. Zoey was so proud and couldn't believe that the delivery had been for her. + +The picture was of a castle in the sky and it made Zoey feel happy every time she looked at it. She was so grateful that she was able to get such an amazing picture and was thankful for the special delivery. +Once upon a time, there was a tired little girl. She was hot and wanted to find shade. She looked around and saw a big tree with lots of branches. It was peaceful under the tree and the girl's heart felt calm. + +The girl slowly walked over to the tree and felt the cool, peaceful breeze. She sat down under the tree and closed her eyes. She heard the gentle rustle of the leaves and felt the coolness and peace. + +The girl's heart was filled with joy. She felt urged to stay in the shade and just relax. She stayed there for a while and felt better. The peaceful shade was just what she needed. +One day, Mommy and her little girl went to the store. They saw a big video and Mommy asked the girl if she wanted it. The girl was so excited and said yes! Mommy bought the video and they went home. + +When they got home, the girl wanted to watch the video right away. Mommy put it on the TV and the girl sat close to watch. But the video was difficult and it kept breaking. The girl got frustrated and started to cry. + +Mommy comforted her, and then found a way to fix the video so it would stay playing. She pressed some buttons and it worked! The girl was so happy. She loves watching the video every day. +Once there was a little girl named Lou. She was three years old. Lou grew scared when she was alone. She even got scared when she was in her seat. + +One day Lou was in the car with her mom. They were going to get ice cream. + +Just then, a loud truck drove by. Lou was very upset. She started to cry and couldn't stop. Her mom touched her hand and said it was okay. + +Lou was still scared, so her mom put a special toy on her seat. This made Lou happy. + +After that, Lou wasn't scared anymore. She knew that even if she was alone, her mom would always take care of her. +One day, Anne went to the park. She saw a huge tree and a squirrel. The squirrel was very excited and have a very big surprise. He had a huge bulb in his hands. He asked Anne to borrow it. Anne said "yes"! + +Anne was so excited. She couldn't believe that she got the huge bulb. She took it home and showed it to her mom. Her mom showed her how to turn on the bulb. She was so proud that she did it all by herself. + +Anne ran outside and saw lots of flowers. She decided to plant the bulb in the ground. She dug a hole and put the bulb in. Then, she covered it with dirt and watered it. + +A few days later, Anne went outside to check on the bulb. Suddenly, she saw something amazing - a huge flower bloomed out of the bulb! Anne was so very happy. She learned that when you borrow something, you can use it in a special way. +There was once a little boy who was so sad. He was sitting in his room and frowning. He wanted to play with his friends, but today nobody wanted to. Suddenly, he heard music coming from the street. It was a man playing a guitar. He ran outside to check it out. + +The man smiled at the little boy and asked him to come closer. He picked him up and put him on a bench. Then, he handed him the guitar. It was time for him to make some music! He strummed the strings and played a song. His fingers moved quickly and the music was spicy. + +The little boy forgot all his sadness. He smiled and started dancing. Suddenly, all his friends were there too. They were clapping and dancing along. They all had a wonderful time. From that day on, the little boy was never sad again. He would always take his guitar out of the closet and play a spicy tune. +Once upon a time there was a bear. He wanted to ride a bicycle so he went and got a helmet. The bear put the helmet on and hopped on the bike. He began to pedal, but it was too hard and he got tired. + +The bear eventually quit and stopped riding his bike. He found that it was a foolish thing to do. He put the helmet away and decided he would find a different way to be brave. + +The bear went and told his friends what he did. They all laughed and said that he should have gone slower. The bear thanked them for the advice and vowed never to try something so foolish again. + +The end. +Once there was a little boy who loved whistling. Every day he would go out and find a spot to whistle his favorite tune. + +Today he went to a lovely office. He loved looking at all the big, shining windows. He thought this was the perfect spot for whistling! + +He started to whistle his favorite song. It was so happy and cheerful. The birds in the office's trees sung along. + +Pretty soon, the office workers had stopped what they were doing to listen to him. They looked out the windows and smiled. + +The little boy kept whistling and everyone in the office clapped and cheered. He was so happy, because his whistling made all the people in the office happy. It was so lovely! +Once there was a little girl who had a very special hat. It was her favorite hat and she wore it everywhere. One day she was playing outside when a gust of wind blew her hat away. The little girl was very troubled. + +A kind man noticed her distress and said, "Don't worry, I can lend you my hat." He gave her his hat, which was almost as nice as her own. The little girl was grateful and wore it happily. + +When she returned home at the end of the day, the kind man was waiting there. Her own hat was in his hands. He said he had been searching until he found it. She was so excited! + +The little girl thanked the kind man for lending her his hat and for finding her own. She hugged him and gave him a big smile. The kind man smiled back and said, "You're welcome." Then he went on his way. +Once upon a time, there was a dead point. It appeared all alone with nothing around it. One day, a little bird flew by and saw the point. It landed on the point and hopped around. The bird heard something and looked up. A bunny had appeared! The bunny smiled at the bird and asked, "What's your name?". The bird replied, "I'm Birdy!". The bunny asked, "Would you like to play?". Birdy jumped in the air and said, "Yes!". The bunny and bird played hide and seek around the dead point. After they were done, the bunny and the bird said goodbye and went their separate ways. The dead point was left alone again, silently watching. +Once upon a time there was an engine. He was bossy and liked to order everyone around. One day, he was walking down the road when he saw a little girl. She looked sad, so the engine offered her a ride. She brightened up and took a seat inside. Together, they drove to the playground where the engine could let her play happily. The girl thanked the engine for his kind offer and he smiled. The engine was happy to help and even happier that he could make the little girl smile. +One day, a fireman heard a loud ringing sound. He looked around and saw smoke coming from a house. His heart started to beat very fast, because he knew he was needed. + +He quickly jumped into his fire truck and drove to the house. When he arrived, the house was covered in smoke. The fireman was frightened. + +He quickly took out his hose and started spraying water onto the house to put out the fire. After a few minutes, the fire was gone. + +The fireman was very proud of himself. He had saved the day. Everyone was happy that the fire was over and they all thanked the brave fireman. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl who liked to make things. She found some new clay and decided to make something with it. She shaped beautiful flowers, snails and birds and was very proud of her work. + +The girl's mom came in and saw the clay creations, and she was so impressed! She smiled, clapped her hands and applauded the little girl. The girl was so excited and felt really proud of her work. + +The girl kept playing with the clay and kept making new things. Every time she finished a new creation, her mom cheered and applauded. The girl was so happy and felt so special! + +The little girl and her mom had lots of fun playing with the clay. Every day, the girl was able to make something new and show it to her mom. And whenever she did, her mom would always show her love and appreciation by applauding. +Once upon a time there lived a nice family. Every day they worked hard and were thankful for each day. + +One day, the family got some exciting news. They were going on a vacation! Everyone was so happy that they pushed their work aside and applauded with joy. + +It was a thoughtful gesture from the family's grandparents. They had decided to treat the family to a special vacation. + +The family packed their bags and headed off on the trip. Everywhere they went, there were amazing things to see and do. They played games, swam in the sea and admired the beautiful sights. + +The family had a wonderful time and when it was time to leave, they all looked back with happy memories. They waved and applauded one last time before returning home. + +The family was so thankful for their thoughtful vacation. +Once there was a little girl who loved to balance and play. One day she went outside with a big, soft blanket and some friends. It was hot, so they all laid down the blanket and laid on the ground. They started to balance on the blanket, throwing their arms and legs out in all directions. Then the little girl decided she wanted to balance on the blanket without letting any part of her body touch the ground. After a few tries, she finally managed to balance all by herself. She stayed like that for a while, smiling and feeling proud of herself. Her friends were amazed and clapped for her. They all had a lot of fun that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird with amazing wings. It was a mysterious creature, and no one had ever seen anything like it before. + +The bird loved to fly through the sky, zipping and zooming around. One day, it decided to try a kind of special flying, it was called yielding. The bird moved its wings slowly, up and down, and it started flying faster and faster. + +The bird loved how the air felt around its wings and the strong wind that pushed it higher. It soared around and around in the sky and felt so free. + +The other birds in the sky were so amazed at the amazing bird with mysterious wings. They couldn’t believe how the bird had learned to yield, it was so fun! + +The other birds wanted to learn how to yield too, so they asked the little mysterious bird to teach them. The bird gladly agreed and they all flew around, learning the art of yielding. + +The sky was filled with the beautiful sound of happy birds yielding through the air. From then on, the sky was even more magical! +Jill was a little girl. She was only three years old. She loved playing and dressing up. Today, she really wanted to go to the circus. Her mum promised to take her the next weekend. Jill was so excited! + +At the circus, Jill saw clowns. They were thin and silly and they made everyone laugh. She saw the clowns juggle balls and do funny tricks. Jill loved watching them, it was so much fun! + +Later, she asked if she could be a clown, too. Her mum said she would have to practice first. She said she would teach her and help her, and she promised. + +That night, Jill went to sleep dreaming of being a clown. She liked the idea of making people laugh. She smiled, thinking of it. She made a promise to herself - one day, she would be a circus clown! +Once there was an alligator who lived in a swamp all by himself. He was very curious and always wanted to try different things. + +One day he decided to test his body to see how flexible he was. He tried to do all sorts of positions, like bending his legs and reaching around behind his back. + +Soon, the alligator got tired from all his testing. He had learned he was very flexible and could do all sorts of poses. + +He was very happy so waddled off back into the swamp. All the other animals were amazed at the things the alligator could do. + +He smiled as he waddled off into the distance, proud of all he had tested and learned about himself. +Once there was a little girl who loved to collect rocks. She would be so excited whenever she found one that was extra special. + +One day, the girl was walking and she came across a delicate pink rock. She quickly picked it up and was about to put it in her pocket when she felt a shock! + +The girl was so surprised, but also very happy because it meant that the rock was even more special than she first thought. She carefully put it into her pocket and went home to show her parents her new treasure. + +They were so impressed by the rock and told her that she always found the best things to collect. The little girl smiled and told them that she wanted to keep the delicate rock forever. + +The girl was so glad she found the pink rock, and it always reminded her that even the most delicate of things can pack a little surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy called Jim. Jim saw a big jar on the ground and he wanted to touch it. He reached out his hand and he grabbed the jar. Suddenly, the jar broke and he felt a sharp pain in his hand. Jim started to yell with pain because it hurt a lot. + +His mom came over to him and saw that he had hurt his hand. She carefully picked up the pieces of the jar and she then gave Jim a hug. Jim stopped yelling after a few minutes because he felt better. + +His mom said, "We can go to the doctor. They can help make your hand better." + +So they went to the doctor. The doctor put a bandage on Jim's hand and it made Jim feel better. After a few days, his hand was all better. Jim was very happy and he never forgot to be careful when reaching for things. +Yesterday, Jack had quite a problem. He was in his room looking around, but he couldn't find his toy train! He began to look around the whole house, but he still couldn't find it. + +He thought and thought, trying to figure out what to do. Then he had an idea. He went in the garage and got out his dad's saw. He took the saw to the closet and sawed open the door! + +Inside he saw his long lost toy train! He was so excited that he had solved the problem. He grabbed the toy train and ran back to his room. + +Now Jack never has to worry about his toy train again. He puts it in the same spot every night so that it won't get lost again. Jack was very proud of himself for figuring out a way to solve his problem. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little fish. He was brave and wanted to explore the big, wide sea. One day, he thought to himself, “Today, I will explore a new place!†He swam far and wide until he arrived at a sparkling cove. The fish was very excited. He saw something shiny and sparkling in the depths of the cove. It was a bag of golden coins! The fish was thrilled, and he decided to dive down deep and get the coins. He slowly and carefully swam down until he was very close to the treasure. But as he got closer, he started to feel afraid. He was so scared that he almost swam away. But then he remembered how brave he was and he took a deep breath. He dived down and grabbed the coins, then swam away as fast as he could. The fish was so proud of himself, he had never been so brave before! From that day on, he kept the bag of gold safe and told all his friends the story of how he had conquered his fear and found his very own treasure. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to solve a special problem. He needed to find a special, rare sack. The boy looked everywhere, but he couldn't find the sack he wanted. He asked his Mum and Dad, but they didn't have the special sack either. So, the boy decided to go on an adventure to find the sack. + +The boy walked and walked, and he asked everyone he saw if they had the sack. He asked a lady, a gentleman, a dog, a cat, and a horse, but none of them knew where the special sack was. + +The boy kept walking and eventually he saw an old man at the end of the street. The boy asked him if he had the rare sack, and the old man said yes! The old man was very happy to give the boy the sack, because he said it was a magical sack and it would help him to solve his problem. + +The little boy thanked the old man and said goodbye. Then, he took the special, rare sack and ran home to his Mum and Dad. He was very happy and excited, because he knew that this special, rare sack would help him to solve his problem. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy man who wanted to go for a race. He put on his running shoes and got ready. Suddenly, the man heard a loud sound. He saw a rabbit! The man ran after the rabbit. He ran and ran very fast. The rabbit was faster than the man. The grumpy man could not catch the rabbit. But the man smiled and said, "That was a great race!" He was happy and went home. +Once upon a time there was a famous man named Jim. He was a very famous man and everyone wanted to be like him. But Jim was very sad. He had to suffer a lot because he was very poor and only had one penny. + +Jim was sad, but he still went out every day to try and make more money. He tried lots of different ways to make more pennies and he always tried his best. One day Jim was walking when he saw a shiny penny on the ground. He picked it up, smiled and continued on his way. + +But little did Jim know, his penny would change him forever. As he walked and walked, more and more people started to recognize him. People started saying he was famous and smiling at him on the street. + +Jim had suffered a lot, but the penny he found changed his life forever. +Once upon a time there was a famous case. It had a very special job. It had to separate things that were special, like mommy and daddy, from things that were not special. + +One day, the case heard a special noise from inside. It was surprised, but excited. It opened the case carefully, and peeked inside. Then, it saw what was making the noise! It was a 3 year old child! + +The child was very happy to see the case. It held out its hands and hugged the case. Then, it clapped with glee and ran off. + +The case was so happy that it was able to help the 3 year old in its own special way. It was proud to be famous for helping to separate things that were special! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jim. He was three years old and he loved exploring new places. + +One day, Jim decided to follow a big, yellow butterfly. He followed it through fields and over hills until they reached a round pond. The butterfly flew over it and landed on a pale napkin that had been placed on a rock. + +Jim thought this must be a special napkin and so he carefully took it off the rock and sat down to look at it. He couldn’t believe his eyes. On the pale napkin was a bright, colourful cake with yellow and pink icing and lots of sprinkles. + +Jim was so excited and he couldn’t wait to take a bite. He ate the yummy cake and then decided it was time for a nap. So he stretched out on the napkin, closed his eyes and had a nice, long nap. +One day, a little monkey named Max decided to explore the deep forest. As Max walked through the woods, he started to blink. Suddenly, Max heard a loud growling noise. Startled, he blinked again and found a giant bear! The bear was disgusted and ran away quickly. Max was excited by the result and skipped happily through the forest. + +The next day, Max returned to the forest to take a closer look at the area he had seen the bear. He kept blinking, until he came across a disgusting pile of trash. Max blinked again and this time he saw a huge pile of bananas! He couldn't believe his eyes. He quickly grabbed as many bananas as he could carry and ran home. + +Max had a great time exploring the forest and blinking a lot. He had seen a bear and found a delicious result that made him happy - a lot of bananas! +Once upon a time there was a valley. It was a very weird valley. There were lots of strange creatures living there. One day, a small girl named Sarah decided to explore the valley. She had never seen anything like it before. + +She saw hills and trees as far as her eyes could see. She wanted to find out what other amazing things were in the valley, so she started walking. She walked for a long time, but eventually she managed to find a big castle. She was very excited and had to go inside. + +When she did, she saw lots of beautiful things. But, she couldn't find her way out! She started to worry, but then she remembered that if she was brave and tried really hard, she might manage to find her way back outside. + +So she started looking for a way out. She looked for clues and solved puzzles. Finally, she managed to reach the door, and she made it out! Sarah was thankful that she had managed to explore the valley, and happy that she had made it back home safely. +Once upon a time, there was a lock. It was an interesting lock. Everyone wanted to know what was inside the lock. But no one knew. Everyone asked but no one could answer. So, they decided to go find a book. + +The book had all the answers. It said that the lock was special. To open it, you had to read a special word. So, they all read that special word. Suddenly, the lock opened up! + +Inside, they found all sorts of wonderful treasures. Everyone was so happy that they could open the lock. They had lots of fun playing with all the treasures they found. They all thanked the book for helping them read the special word. +Once there was a family of birds. The mother bird told her children it was time to fly. The biggest bird, Tommy, suggested they try the open sky. He said it would be fun! + +Tommy flapped his big wings and started to fly. The other birds followed. Soon they were all high in the air, enjoying the open sky. +The youngest bird, Sue, was scared at first, but she flapped her tiny wings and soon she was joining in the fun. + +They flew for a long time, and saw many wonderful things. They circled high above the trees and flew near the clouds. Eventually, Tommy suggested they fly back home. All the birds agreed. + +They flew together through the open sky and soon found themselves back in the nest. +It had been a wonderful day of flying and the birds were all very happy. +Once upon a time there was a pink rock. It sparkled in the sun and made everybody happy. The rock said "rock, rock, rock". Everyone laughed and danced around the rock. + +The rock was so peaceful that animals, birds and people all gathered around. They sang happy songs and hugged each other. Even the flowers in the ground smiled. + +The pink rock was like a giant friend. Everyone was excited to hug the pink rock. They danced and laughed until the sky grew dark. + +The people said goodbye to the pink rock and promised to come back soon. As they waved goodbye, the pink rock said "Peace, peace, peace". They all nodded and laughed. +Bill and Sue were playing in the park. Bill had a big box of pens and pencils. Sue had a bottle of ink. They were having lots of fun! +Suddenly, Bill dropped his box and it broke open! All the pens and pencils scattered everywhere. Ink started to spill all over the grass. + +Bill and Sue started to shout 'No!'. Bill was so miserable and upset. He started to cry. Sue looked very sad too. +Suddenly, a squirrel came by. He started to drink the ink! Bill and Sue laughed and forgot about the mess. They shouted for joy and started to play again. +Once there was a mommy and a baby. The baby was very curious and enjoyed playing every day. One day, mommy showed the baby a rod. The baby laughed and thought it was funny. He knew he wanted to play with it! + +Mommy told the baby that he could take the rod and he was so excited! He ran around the house holding the rod in his hands. + +The next day, mommy took the baby outside to the park. As soon as the baby saw the pond, he knew what to do! He ran over to the side and released the rod. He watched it sail into the water and he was so proud of himself. + +The baby's eyes sparkled with excitement as he watched the rod make its way across the pond. Mommy was very proud of him and praised him for his bravery. The baby laughed and ran around the park, happy and full of energy. + +It was such a fun day for the mommy and her baby! They played together until the sun went down and then it was time to go home and get ready for bed. The baby had such a wonderful day and he would never forget the feeling of releasing the rod. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sally. She wanted to go sailing on a boat with her family. She put on her belt and jumped into the boat with them. + +Sally sat down and the family sailed away. The wind was gentle and the sun was bright. Sally felt happy and excited. + +But then the weather changed. Clouds came over and the wind became strong. The boat was tossed around in the waves and Sally started to feel miserable. She started to cry and clung to her belt. + +The family sailed as fast as they could and soon the storm was over. The sun came back out and Sally cheered up. The family sailed back safely to their house and Sally was so happy. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Jack and Jill. They always loved playing together. But one day something changed. They started to quarrel. Jack was shouting and saying mean things. Jill just wanted to be friends and this made her sad. + +Jack was getting louder and louder, so Jill went to the other room. But Jack followed her. He kept talking and talking in a very harsh way. So Jill sat down on the floor and started to cry. + +Jack felt bad and did not want her to cry. He sat down on the floor next to Jill and apologised. He said he was sorry for talking so harshly. Then he hugged her and said he still wanted to be friends. Jill smiled and said she did too. + +So the day ended on a happy note. Those two friends were still playing and laughing together. They would never quarrel again. +Once upon a time, there was a charming bear. All day long he would wrap his arms around himself, looking around at the world. Everywhere he looked, he saw wonderful things, and he was very happy. + +But there was one thing the bear didn't have yet. He didn't have a home. He longed for a place to sleep and be warm and cozy. + +One day, the bear went on a journey. He traveled for days and days, until he came to a beautiful wood. It was just the place he had been dreaming of. + +He snuggled down in a clearing at the edge of the woods and wrapped himself in his blanket. It was his home, and he was so content. + +He never felt so happy and free. Now he had a cozy home, and the bear was so thankful. He thanked the world and the woods for giving him such a charming home. +Once upon a time, there was a black bird. This bird was very special. It could supply luxury to everyone. It flew around the world to make people happy. + +The bird landed in a town and all the people looked very sad. The bird sung a song and used its special powers to supply luxury. Suddenly the town was full of smiles and the people looked so happy. + +The bird decided to stay and the people asked him to be their leader. Every day the black bird supplied luxury to everyone in the town. Life never felt so good. + +The people of the town gave the black bird a special name. They called it the Supplier of Luxury. + +And everyone lived happily ever after. +Once there was a cute little girl who loved singing. One day, she heard about a singing competition and wanted to enter. When she arrived, there was a microphone on the stage! + +The little girl was so excited. She wanted to answer the judges questions and show them her beautiful singing. But when it was her turn, she was too shy to speak. + +The judges smiled and asked her if she wanted to sing. She nodded her head and said yes! The judges gave her the microphone and she began to sing. + +The little girl sang a wonderful song. She was so brave! Everyone was very impressed. When the song was finished, the little girl smiled and answered the judges' questions. + +The little girl won the competition! Everyone was so happy for her. She thanked the judges for their help and waved goodbye. She was so proud of her performance, and everyone said she was very cute! +Once upon a time, there was a delicate finger. Every day it was happy because it could feel its owner's touch. + +One day, the finger was running too fast, and it stumbled and fell. It rolled away and soon found it was lost. + +The finger cried and called out to its owner, but there was no reply. It scurried around, trying to find its way home. But the finger couldn't find anyone to help. + +Then, after a long time, the finger remembered a kind voice it had heard before. It followed that voice and soon found its owner. + +The finger ran up and hugged its owner's hand. Its owner smiled and said, "Never lose me again." The finger vowed to never forget, and the two were never apart again. +Once there was a smart bunny who really liked vegetables. Every day the bunny would go outside and pick the freshest vegetables for dinner. One day, the bunny had a plan. He wanted to collect all the yummiest vegetables in the garden. +He carefully inspected every vegetable and chose the ones that looked the best. He took the red tomatoes, green peppers, and yellow squash. He put them in a basket and hopped home. +That night, the bunny cooked a delicious vegetable stew with all the vegetables he gathered. And he was so happy that he had a smart plan to get all the vegetables. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Sammy and Sue. Sammy had the most impressive clothes - a sparkly blue dress and sparkling yellow shoes. + +One day, Sammy and Sue were walking outside and Sammy stopped in her tracks. Right in front of her was the most beautiful butterfly! It was orange and blue and had lots of beautiful wings that fluttered as it flew. + +Sammy and Sue watched the butterfly for a few minutes until it flew away. Sammy was so excited that when Sue asked what she was doing, Sammy couldn't answer - all she could do was blink in disbelief! + +Before they left, Sammy took another look at her impressive clothes. She smiled and felt proud to wear them. Then, with a twinkle in her eye, she took Sue's hand and continued on their journey. +Once upon a time, there was a spirit who was very tired. She had been running and playing all day, so she decided to go take a nap. She found the perfect spot - a thick tree made of solid wood. She curled up inside the trunk and fell fast asleep. + +While she was napping, the spirit's friends were playing outside. They made so much noise that it woke the spirit up! She jumped out of the tree and joined in the fun. + +Soon, the spirit was playing even more than she had been before. By the end of the day, she was so tired that she fell asleep standing up! Her friends gently put her back into the thick tree and she was soon snoring away. + +The next morning, the spirit woke up feeling refreshed. She thanked her friends for looking out for her and together they ran off to keep playing all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max who had a pet dog named Spot. Max and Spot were very good friends and loved to play together. One day, Max and Spot were running around in the backyard. Max stopped at the fence, with Spot close behind him. But Spot tried to go through the fence. Max said "No, Spot! You must stay on this side!" Spot just kept barking, so Max said again, "No Spot, no! That's a rule!" Spot barked even more, but Max was very bossy and refused to let Spot go through the fence. Finally, Spot stopped barking and laid down in the grass. Max and Spot continued to play together on the other side of the fence. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Molly. She was 3-years-old and loved to explore the world. + +One day, Molly decided to go to the market. She was very excited. She went with her mom and looked around. There were so many things to see! + +At the market, Molly learned something interesting. She learned how to make things fit. She saw boxes that had to be put together and the puzzle pieces needed to fit before the box could be made. She had lots of fun learning how to do this. + +Molly was so proud of herself for what she had learned at the market. She knew she had learned a lot and was ready to have more adventures. She loved going to the market and learning new things. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tim. He was always looking for new fun adventures. One day, he decided to try and set a trap. He got his friends together and they picked a spot in the forest. + +They decided to throw some rocks in the spot, and then covered it with twigs and leaves. Now they had a trap! They were all very excited. + +But nothing ever happened. No animals came to the trap. Soon they began to get bored. + +Then one day, something weird happened. Something flew out of the woods and straight into their trap! It was a magical bird! He said that he had been stuck in the forest for a long time and was very happy to finally be free. The friends were all so happy. + +They all celebrated with the magical bird and thanked him for making their trap so successful! From then on, they always tried to set new traps every day. +Jack was a very fair boy with an inquisitive mind. He liked to explore and experiment with things. Today, he was playing with a piece of string and decided to tie a knot. +He was so proud of himself after he had done it. He wanted to show his mommy, so he took the knot and put in the mailbox. +He ran inside to tell his mommy to check the mailbox. Upon opening the mailbox, there was a bundle of mail and Jack's knot! His mommy was so proud and hugged him. +Jack was so excited and even more thrilled when his mommy used the knot to tie a bow on a special package! +That night, he went to bed with a happy heart, knowing that his knot was useful for something special. +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to build something. He needed some wood but it was very expensive. He decided to ask his neighbour if they had any wood he could use. The neighbour said they had some wood, but it was cheap and not very good. The man was desperate, so he agreed to buy the wood. + +When he went to get the wood, he was very surprised. It was old and dry, and very soft. He knew he wouldn't be able to use it to build anything. He asked the neighbour if he could refuse the wood, but the neighbour wouldn't let him. So he said okay and took the wood anyway. + +When he got back home, he was very angry. He decided to use the wood for kindling. He threw it in his fireplace and lit a match. Suddenly, the wood burnt very quickly, sending a big cloud of smoke up into the air. + +The man was very happy that the wood was so cheap! He was able to have a nice, warm fire and keep himself warm all winter. The man was very satisfied with the cheap wood, and he never had to worry about it again. +Max saw a new jar. It was a big, round jar. He wanted to see what was inside. He ran over to it and put his hand on the lid. He tried to open it but it wouldn't move. He was too small to open it. + +Then, his mommy came over and said, "Max, this jar is for me. I'll open it for you." She smiled at Max and opened the lid. + +Max saw many new things inside. He saw lots of colourful buttons, bright pieces of ribbon and some funny string. Max was so happy. + +Mommy closed the jar and gave it back to Max. He was so happy to have his own jar of new things to play with. He hugged his mommy and couldn't wait to play with his new discoveries. +Once, there was a girl called Leah. She wanted to go on an adventure. So she grabbed a dull gray key from her mom's shelf and opened the door. + +Outside, the sun was shining. Leah walked around her garden and noticed something. There was a gate. The key fit into the lock and so Leah went through the gate. + +Leah followed the path until she reached a pond. There were lots of ducks and they were so friendly. She splashed in the water, it was wonderful! + +After some time, Leah noticed the sun was starting to go down. She had to leave her adventure and head back home. She used the same key to open the gate and returned to her house. + +Even though Leah had to go, her adventure stayed with her forever! +Once upon a time in a wild forest lived a bunny. The bunny loved playing in the trees and nibbling on yummy pastels. But one day the bunny got a surprise. He saw a little girl in the forest and she needed help. + +The bunny smiled and hopped over to the girl. He asked her why she needed help. The little girl said that she wanted to find all the pastels in the forest. She wanted to collect them and make pretty pictures. + +The bunny thought that was a great idea! He helped the girl look all over the wild forest. They looked under logs and climbed trees. After a while they had all the pastels they needed. + +The girl thanked the bunny for all his help. She made a wonderful picture with all of the pastels. The bunny smiled and enjoyed the pretty picture. He was glad he could help the girl find what she needed. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who liked to use makeup. She always made sure to attach her makeup box to her dresser in her bedroom. There was a special hook that she used to guarantee that it stayed in place. + +One day, Mommy's makeup box fell off the hook. It fell to the ground and the makeup was shaken up. She was so sad! + +Then, a miracle happened. Daddy came in and he was very reliable. He took some heavy-duty glue and attached the hook back to the wall and the makeup box was put back safely in place. Mommy was so happy! + +After that, Mommy and Daddy went out to buy some more reliable glue and Mommy was very happy that she could get ready with her makeup safely. +One day, Sally was walking down the street. She was a little girl and she was three years old. She saw a couch. It was very soft and looked comfy. She went over to it and touched it. The couch was icy cold! Even so, she kept on touching it. + +The icy cold made her shiver, but she still lookedat the couch. She liked it and wanted to know what it would feel like to sit on it. So, she sat on the couch for a few seconds. Then, she got up and smiled. She knew that the couch was a good place to sit and rest. + +Sally went home and told her mom about the couch. Mom was surprised but also happy that Sally knew all about the couch. From that day on, Sally visited the couch often and told her mom all the fun things she did there. + +Every time Sally visited the couch, it became softer and warmer. Before long, it was even warmer than the air outside! Sally knew that the couch was a great place to spend her afternoons and she would always remember it as the icy cold couch she once found on the street. +Once upon a time, a long long time ago, there was an ancient cow. She lived in a big green field with lots of flowers and tall grasses. Every day she would sit in the sun and enjoy the warm breeze. + +One day, the ancient cow walked over to a big rock in the middle of the field. She slowly sat down on the rock and began to chew her cud. She felt so peaceful and relaxed. + +Soon, a young girl walked into the field. She smiled at the ancient cow, who had been watching her from the rock. The girl walked over and seated herself next to the ancient cow. + +The little girl and the ancient cow sat together quietly in the warm sunshine. It was a beautiful day, and the ancient cow was happy to have a new friend. + +The little girl and the ancient cow stayed together in that field until a big storm started to come. Then they each said goodbye and went their separate ways. + +But that ancient cow never forgot the lovely day she spent in the field with the little girl. And the little girl never forgot the ancient cow. +Once upon a time, there was a curious boy. He had never seen a helicopter before. One day, the little boy saw a helicopter in the sky. He wanted to tie his string to it and fly away. So he ran outside with a big piece of string! He saw the helicopter in the sky and it was so big and beautiful. But he couldn't reach it. He kept trying to tie it to the helicopter, but it was too high in the sky. He was so sad he couldn't reach. But then, something magical happened! A little fairy flew down with a tiny helicopter and he could reach it. So he tied his string to the helicopter and flew around like a bird! He was so happy! He flew around until it was time to go home. He told everyone about the magical fairy and her helicopter, and now his friends can fly too! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Annie. She was very lucky to have two parents who loved her very much. + +Every day they would look after her, speak gently to her, and take her outside to play. They would give her lots of hugs and cuddles, and always told her they belonged to each other. + +One day, Annie's parents took her for a special treat. It was a surprise for her - she hadn't seen it before. When she arrived, Annie was amazed! She had her own shiny pink bike. + +Her parents said how proud they were, and had been gentle in teaching her how to ride it. Annie was so happy, and each day she would cycle with her parents to the park. She felt so lucky to own something like this. + +With her parents, Annie had learnt the meaning of ownership. She was always very thankful for their gentle love and support. +Once upon a time there was a tall man. His name was Jack. Every day, Jack had to hurry to school. School was very important to Jack. He wanted to learn all the spells there. + +One day, Jack found out about a special spell. It was a super powerful spell! He knew he had to hurry and get it. So he ran all the way to school. + +When Jack arrived, he searched around for the spell. He looked high and low, but he could not find it. He was disappointed. + +Just then, he saw something sparkly in the corner. It was the special spell! Jack was so happy! He quickly took the spell and ran home. But it was too late. He had to hurry back to school. Jack was glad he found the spell before it was too late. +Once upon a time there was a boy who loved to pick things. He lived in a big city with lots of people and different places. + +One day he decided to go on an adventure. He chose a big park where he could pick flowers and explore. He had a great time picking all the different coloured flowers and putting them in his pocket. + +After a few hours of picking, he decided it was time to have a break. He saw a thick tree and decided to sit down. As he was sitting there, he heard a bird chirping. He picked up a stone and threw it in the direction of the bird. + +The next week, he went back to the park and picked all the flowers again. This time the flowers were much thicker and he had so much fun picking all the different ones. + +Finally, he said goodbye to the park and went home with a pocket full of thick and colourful flowers. He was so happy to have had such a great adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was 3 years old and his name was Jim. He was playing with his toys when he saw something outside. It was a wild animal! Jim was so excited. He wanted to pet it and play with it. + +But then he remembered what his mom told him. She said not to touch wild animals so he didn't. Instead he just watched as the wild animal ran away. Jim was a little bit sad. + +Then his mom reminded him that wild animals should not be touched. She told him it can be dangerous and it can hurt. Jim was glad his mom reminded him what to do. From then on, he remembered not to touch wild animals. +There was a farmer who lived in a village. Everyday he went outside to take care of his animals and do his work. One day, he was outside when he noticed something very impressive. It was a giant, tall tree. It was much bigger than any of the other trees. The farmer was so amazed he couldn't believe his eyes. + +The farmer decided to climb the tree to get a closer look. He scaled the tree with ease and when he reached the top he felt taller than ever before. It was such a beautiful view from on top of the tree. The farmer looked up at the sky and noticed the sun for the first time. He could see all of the village from here. + +The farmer was so impressed with the tree he went home and told everyone he knew about it. Everyone who heard the story was also impressed by the giant tree. It was now a favorite spot for everyone in the village. The farmer was proud of his discovery and every time he saw it he felt happy. +Mommy and Daddy had a fight. Daddy was angry and said mean things. Mommy was very sad, so she went outside and sat on the lawn. + +Suddenly Daddy came out. He felt very anxious and didn't know what to do. He looked at Mommy and said sorry. He asked Mommy if she would forgive him. + +Mommy looked up and smiled. She said she forgave him. Daddy was so happy. He gave Mommy a hug. + +After that, Mommy and Daddy were friends again. They were very happy and nobody was angry any more. +Once upon a time there was a pig. The pig was big and heavy. He wanted to learn new things. + +So every day he looked around to see what he could learn. He watched the ducks and how they flew, and he tried to fly too. He watched the birds and how they sang, and he tried to sing too. + +But most of all, he wanted to learn how to dance. So he watched the other animals in the field and how they would move their feet. He tried to do the same. But it was hard because he was so big and heavy. + +He practised every day until he finally learned how to dance. He was so happy and the other animals loved to watch him dance. + +The end. +John was embarrassed. He was too embarrassed to ask his teacher for some chalk. He sat in the classroom looking around, but none of his friends had any chalk. He wanted to draw a picture of a dog, but he just couldn't do it without the chalk. + +John tried to be brave. He slowly got up and walked to the teacher's desk. He asked his teacher if he could have some chalk. The teacher smiled and gave John the chalk. He was so happy. + +John returned to his desk and began to draw a picture of a dog. He was very excited and he used a lot of bright colors. He felt proud of his drawing when he was finished. + +John showed his teacher his picture and the teacher was very impressed. She praised him for his hard work. John was no longer embarrassed when he received the praise. He felt proud and happy. +Once, there was a little girl called Amy. She was three years old. She was very weak, so she had to go to the hospital. + +Amy was scared. She laid in her hospital bed, hoping and hoping that she would get better soon. + +The doctor took good care of her. He looked after her and made sure she was always comfortable. He gave Amy some medicine, which helped her to get a bit better every day. + +Finally, after a few days, Amy felt strong enough to stand up and walk around. She was so happy that she hugged the doctor and thanked him for taking care of her. + +The doctor smiled and said, "I hope you stay happy and healthy." + +Amy smiled and skipped out of the hospital. She was feeling much stronger and ready to go back home. +Once upon a time there was a bee called Bob. Bob was very enthusiastic and he loved to explore the world around him. He flitted around the garden, looking under leaves and buzzing around the flowers. + +Bob was curious and wanted to know more about the other creatures he saw. One day he spotted a caterpillar crawling across a leaf and he flew over to ask what it was doing. + +The caterpillar explained that he was an insect, and he was crawling to find some food. Bob was excited by this and asked more questions. The caterpillar smiled and answered eagerly, telling Bob all about his adventures. + +Bob listened and asked more questions, feeling more and more enthusiastic as he learnt about this new creature. He thanked the caterpillar and flew away in awe of the things he had just found out. +The little boy wanted to go on an adventure. So he got his fat red suitcase and walked to the train station. He got on the train and went on a long journey. Everytime he stopped he looked out of the window and saw new places. Until finally he arrived at his destination. + +He had gone a very long way and he was very excited. He opened his suitcase and took out a big picnic basket and some toys. With his fat red suitcase in one hand and his picnic basket in the other, the little boy set off to explore. He walked around the town and saw so many interesting things. Everywhere he went he smiled and waved to the people he passed by. + +At the end of the day he was very tired. So he tucked his toys in his luggage and took one last look around. Then the little boy went back to the station and the train took him back home. He had gone on a big adventure and it was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a loyal boy who lived near a stadium. Every day, the boy would mail a letter to his mom. He loved mailing letters because it made him feel like his mom was close by. + +The stadium held many exciting events but the boy was too young to go. All he could do was watch from afar and dream of being inside the stadium. + +One day, the boy went to the stadium and saw an envelope with his name written on it. When he opened it, he found tickets to the big game! He was so excited that he mailed a letter back to thank his mom for the surprise. + +The boy was now a regular at the stadium, cheering for his favourite team with loyalty. He would mail letters to his mom after every game to let her know how much he was enjoying himself. + +The boy lived happily ever after, always mailing letters to his mom and enjoying the stadium. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Susie. Susie was excited to go to her friend's house to play. Her friend's house was an igloo! They played in the igloo all afternoon, giggling and running around. + +Soon it was time for dinner, and Susie's friend said she was served something special that night - she was going to make an ice-cream cake for dessert! Susie was so excited! + +The friend showed Susie how to make the cake, and Susie helped too. They put all the ingredients into the bowl and cooked it, but they forgot one thing - they didn't turn the oven on! + +Susie's friend realized this and quickly turned it on and put the cake in. But it was too late! They had forgotten to gasoline the oven and the cake began to burn! Susie was scared, but her friend tried to stay serious and put the fire out. Thankfully, they manage to put the fire out, but the cake was all ruined. + +But Susie and her friend didn't give up - they decided to build an igloo out of snow and make their own ice-cream cake out of snow! They had so much fun playing in the snow and creating the tasty treat, and Susie went home happy and full! +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent bear. One day, the bear was walking through the forest. He came across a twig. The twig was old and broken. He wanted to replace it with something new. + +The bear looked around and saw lots of different twigs. He chose a strong twig with lots of leaves and flowers. He carefully picked it up and replaced the old twig. + +The bear took a step back and looked at what he had done. The twig looked beautiful and it fit perfectly in the forest. The bear was very proud of himself and smiled. + +From then on, the bear went around the forest replacing old twigs with new ones. He made the forest look bright and happy. Everyone was very thankful to the intelligent bear. +Once there was a little duck who wanted to fly in the sky. He asked his mom if he could fly. His mom said he must weigh himself before he could fly. + +So they went to the pond. The duck was very nervous. He stepped on the scale and hopped off quickly. The scale pointed to two feathers. The little duck felt so proud! He was ready to fly. + +He flew off with a big smile on his face. He zoomed through the sky, high above the pond. He felt so light and happy. + +The little duck had a great time flying in the sky. He flew back to the pond, where his mom was waiting for him. She gave him a big hug and said, "You're a brave duck!" +John was a little boy who loved to play outside. One day, he went to the park and saw a little girl with a very pretty dress. He was so envious! He wished he could have a dress like that too. + +John got closer and saw that the little girl had something sparkly around her heel. He wanted to touch it, but he didn't want to be rude. She noticed his curious eyes and asked him if he wanted to touch it. John was so excited! He carefully used his tiny fingers to touch it, and it was so soft. + +The little girl explained that it was a special type of ribbon. She said that it would make him even more special if he had it around his heel. John thanked her and asked his mom to buy him the same ribbon. + +The next day, John walked proudly around the park with the shiny ribbon on his heel. He was so happy and the other children were so envious. He felt very special having the ribbon on his heel. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Jenny. Jenny had a humble job. Every day she burned logs in a big oven. One day, the oven stopped working. Jenny was very sad. She tried to fix the oven, but it was no use. + +Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. It was Jenny's neighbour, Mrs Brown. Mrs Brown had seen the smoke from the oven, so she had come to help. She brought logs from her fire and put them in Jenny's oven. + +Mrs Brown waved her arms and muttered some words. Before long, the oven was burning logs again! Jenny was so happy and thanked Mrs Brown. From that day on, the oven worked perfectly and Jenny could do her job. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very small and weak. She was too young and too small to go to the gym. + +But one day, something amazing happened. She grew a little bit bigger and suddenly she was allowed to go to the gym. She was so excited! + +When she got to the gym, she felt a little bit weak but she was determined to try. She held the weights, breathed in deep and pushed. With all her might, she yielded and was able to lift the weights. She was so proud of herself! + +The little girl had grown strong and could now go to the gym, just like the big people. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He was three years old and loved to play. He saw a rough blackboard in the corner of the room and went over to check it out. He heard a noise coming from it. + +He leaned in close to listen and heard a voice. The voice said, “Hi there! I’m the blackboard. Would you like to talk to me?†The boy was so surprised and happily nodded his head. + +The blackboard told the boy about how it was once rough and dull, but that the boy could use him to draw and write on. The boy was so excited and began to draw, then he used some chalk to write letters. + +The boy was so happy and excited to have found a new friend, he waved goodbye to the blackboard and ran off to play with his other toys. He never forgot to listen for the blackboard's voice. +Once upon a time there were two friends. One was called Sally, the other Peter. They were walking around in the woods when they stumbled upon a big tree. The tree had a number on it. Sally and Peter wondered what the number could mean. + +Sally noticed a small creature beneath the tree. It was a fairy! The fairy asked if they wanted to play a game. Peter and Sally both nodded their heads in agreement. + +The fairy then asked if they could guess what her favorite number was. Sally quickly guessed it was the same number that was on the tree. The fairy gave a big smile and nodded her head in approval. + +The fairy said they had guessed the number correctly and that they had earned her special prize. Sally and Peter were both very excited. The fairy handed them each a fine pocket watch. + +The pocket watches were the most beautiful things they had ever seen. Sally and Peter thanked the fairy very much and hugged her before they skipped away. + +The two friends talked about their magical experience the whole way home and made a promise to keep their pocket watches safe forever. +Once upon a time there was a great insect. He wanted someone to provide for him. One day he came across a little boy. The boy was very small, only 3-years-old. + +The insect asked the boy to provide for him. The boy thought very hard, and then ran off to get something. After a few minutes, the boy came back with a great big piece of cheese. + +The insect was so happy and thanked the boy. From then on, the boy would provide the insect with food every day. The insect was very happy and they became the best of friends. + +Every day, the boy and the insect enjoyed their time together, and the little boy was so proud of himself for providing for his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a creek that ran through a nice park. Everyone who visited the park enjoyed how the water looked so pretty and sparkled in the sun. + +One day, something bad happened. A big wind came and blew down a lot of the trees and rocks around the creek. That made the creek very messy and dangerous. + +The people in the park were sad because they wanted the creek to look nice again. So they decided to get together and repair it. They worked and worked, picking up all the rocks and sticks and cleaning up the dirt. A few days went by, and finally the creek looked nice again. + +When it was done, everyone was so happy! The creek looked so fine that the people decided to have a party to celebrate. They had cake and they laughed and played together. For many years afterwards, the creek stayed beautiful and all the people who lived in the park were thankful for the work they had done. +Once upon a time, there was a hidden skull. It was hidden deep inside a cave and no one knew it was there. + +One day, a brave explorer came to the cave. He wanted to find the hidden skull. He looked and looked, but the skull was nowhere to be found. + +He kept looking until he heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw a big monster flying above the cave. The monster roared and the explorer was scared. He had no choice but to surrender. + +The monster grabbed the explorer and took him to the hidden skull. The explorer was amazed and surrendered his fear. He bowed to the monster and thanked him. + +The explorer was so happy to have found the hidden skull. He hugged it tight and took it home. Now the explorer had his secret treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She went for a walk in a big, green field. She was looking for something fun to do. + +Suddenly she stumbled on a belt. It was a dangerous belt. The little girl was scared. + +So she stepped away from the belt and found a stick. She picked up the stick and looked around. Suddenly, she heard a noise. It was coming from the belt! + +The belt began to move. The little girl was scared so she stepped back. But the belt kept moving! She was very scared. + +Finally, the belt stopped moving. The girl was relieved. She had been so brave! Then, she picked up the stick and ran home. + +She never went near the dangerous belt ever again. +Johnny was a happy three year old boy. One day his mom said to him, "Johnny, someone is here to see you." Johnny was scared and he did not want to get up. Mom said, "Don't worry, it's just Uncle Bob joining us for lunch today." + +Johnny was happy to hear that it was just Uncle Bob. He smiled, jumped up, and raced to give him a big hug. Uncle Bob hugged Johnny back and said, "I brought something special for you." + +Uncle Bob presented Johnny with a brand new toy car! Johnny was so excited he instantly started playing with it. But then, he heard an unfamiliar noise coming from outside. Johnny got scared. He looked up at his mom and asked, "What is that?" + +Mom smiled and said, "It's just a thunderstorm. It will be gone soon. Don't worry." + +Johnny was relieved. He knew mom would take care of him. He smiled again and continued to play with his toy car. He was no longer scared. +One day, there was a weak little girl. Her name was Sue. Sue loved to talk with her family. She especially loved it when her family talked to her. Every day, Sue's mom would give Sue a banana for breakfast. Sue would talk to her banana and pretend it was her friend. + +One day, Sue was feeling extra weak. That meant she didn't have energy. Sue was too weak to eat her banana. But she still wanted to talk to it. So she just looked at it and told it stories. She told it about her day and her family. She talked until she fell asleep. + +When she woke up, her mom had put a fresh, yellow banana down beside her. Sue was so happy to see it! She shared all the stories she had been thinking of while she was sleepy. She thanked her mom for the banana and hugged it close. The banana was a warm friend Sue could talk to even when she was feeling weak. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Davey and he loved to run very fast. He wanted to be the fastest of all. + +So, one day, Davey went to the park. He started running very, very fast. He ran past trees, past other kids and around the park. Suddenly, he was the fastest! Everyone was cheering for him. + +Davey was so happy. He felt so lucky. He had won the race and the victory was his! He even got a medal to show off to his friends. + +From that day on, Davey kept on running and speeding around. He was happy and knew that if he kept running fast, he might feel lucky again. +Once upon a time there was a nice young lady named Lily. She loved to wear perfume so she always smelled nice. She was very friendly and had lots of friends. + +One day, Lily said something that made one of her friends very angry. Her friend was so mad that they yelled at her and told her they would never forgive her. + +But Lily was very sorry and tried to tell her friend she was sorry. She even brought a nice surprise - some impressive perfume! She wanted to show her friend how much she cared about them. + +And it worked! Her friend was very happy and suddenly did forgive her. They hugged and said they would be friends forever. + +The end. +Steve was a successful man who found a feather on his way to work. He decided to fit it in his hat. As he put it on, he felt proud of himself. When he arrived at work, everybody was amazed by the feather in his hat. They thought it made him look even more successful. + +Steve continued to fit the feather in his hat every day. People said it made him look smarter and more polished. As he went to meetings and spoke confidently, his colleagues looked up to him in admiration. + +Steve was thrilled with how successful he was. His feather became a symbol of success, which reminded him to keep going, never giving up. +The little boy was so excited. It was his birthday and he couldn't wait for the day to begin. His parents prepared for the special day. They bought a cake and chocolate and invited some of his friends over. + +When the day arrived, he was so happy! He got to open presents and eat cake and go to the park with his friends. He was full of energy and feeling very excited. + +But soon, the day was over, and he began to feel a bit sleepy. He said goodbye to his friends and his parents tucked him into bed. He had a wonderful day and couldn't wait until next year to celebrate again. +One day, Mama and Papa took Anna and her little brother Jimmy to the park. Mama and Papa set out a blanket on the grass, and the two children ran around and had lots of fun. + +They climbed up the tall jungle gym, and Anna wave to the other kids. Then they decided to take a break and sit on the blanket. + +Mama and Papa took out their picnic basket, but Jimmy noticed something funny. His leg was all bent out of shape! + +Mama and Papa were worried, so they took him to the doctor right away. The doctor said that Jimmy's leg was too expensive to fix so they decided to buy Jimmy a special wheelchair. + +The wheelchair was very expensive, but it was worth it. Now Jimmy could get around more easily and have more fun with Anna. They played tag around the park and had a blast. + +Mama and Papa were so happy that Jimmy's leg was fixed, and Anna was happy too. They all went home with big smiles - and Jimmy in his new fancy wheelchair! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. They were very excited to go on a picnic. So they decided to get ready. + +First, they prepared a picnic basket. Inside, they put yummy foods like cheese and crackers, fruits, and their favorite juice. They also brought colorful plates and cups for their outdoor lunch. + +Second, they prepared the picnic area. They laid out a red and white checkered blanket and cleared away the fallen leaves. They arranged the basket and plates on the blanket. + +Finally, they prepared themselves. They put on their sunglasses, and their hats, and their shoes. They were both looking very impressive. + +The two friends enjoyed their picnic together. They played, laughed, and talked. It was a beautiful day, and they had an impressive picnic! +One day Jack was feeling very frightened. He was scared of the dark and his room felt like an empty cave. His mom was worried about him and wanted to make him feel better. She had an idea! She took a log from the wood pile and put it in his room. Then she encouraged Jack to make a fire. He did and the room glowed with light and warmth. Jack's fear melted away. He was very proud of himself for making the fire and he was no longer scared. His mom smiled and said she was proud of him too for being so brave. Jack had overcome his fear and enjoyed the warmth and light from his own fire. +Once upon a time there was a hut in the park. It was colorful and really fun to play in. +One day two friends, Freddie and Mason, were playing in the hut. Freddie found a big slide and he said to Mason, "Let's slide down the slide." +Mason thought it was a great idea and said, "Yes, let's do it!" So they both grabbed onto the sides of the slide, and with a big whoosh they slid down it. + +At the bottom, they were laughing and out of breath, but they had a lot of fun. They decided they wanted to do it again, so they both went back to the top and started sliding again. + +This time they flew down the slide even faster. They giggled, laughed, and enjoyed flying down the colorful slide. + +After several more trips down the slide, Freddie and Mason tired, so they decided to take a break. They laid down and rested in the shade, dreaming about the fun they had all afternoon. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and very enthusiastic about playing outside. She especially loved swimming in the ocean. + +One day, Lucy put on her swimming suit and went to the beach. She smiled when she saw all the colorful fish in the ocean. She started to jump in the water, but she was so excited that instead of jumping she dove in! + +As she was swimming, Lucy noticed something shiny in the sand. She dove down to get a closer look and saw it was a pretty bracelet. She grabbed it and put it on her wrist. + +Back at home, Lucy showed her mom the bracelet and told her about her dive into the ocean. She was so enthusiastic as she talked about all the things she had seen! + +Her mom was so proud of Lucy and told her she could wear the bracelet whenever she wanted. That made Lucy very happy and she put it on right away. + +From then on, Lucy and her bracelet could be seen diving and swimming together in the ocean. Everyone was always so impressed by how enthusiastic Lucy was! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named John. He was very adventurous and loved exploring new places. One day, he found a mysterious flute. He picked it up and put it to his lips to see what he could make. + +Suddenly, the flute started to whisper. It whispered sweet melodies which made John feel so happy. He just had to keep playing! He danced and twirled around like a twister. + +John didn't know what would happen when he finished playing the flute, but he wanted to find out. He kept playing the sweet melodies and each time he was taken somewhere new. He went on so many different adventures. + +Finally, the day came when he had to put the flute down. He was so sad, but he knew he'd always have the special memories of each and every adventure. He thanked the flute for taking him to places he never thought he'd go. +The End! +Once there was a little boy who loved chocolate. He would eat it whenever he could, but his mom said not to because it wasn't very good for him. So the little boy tried to resist the temptation. + +Every morning he would wake up and his mom would give him breakfast, but the boy would only want the chocolate. He would try to calm himself and resist, but it was so hard! One day he asked his mom for some chocolate and she said no. + +The little boy was very serious. He made a decision to resist the chocolate, even if it was hard. He told himself that he could do it. He realized that it was important to have strong will and he could do it. + +So every time he felt tempted he took a deep breath and reminded himself not to eat the chocolate. He was so proud of himself for being so strong and doing the right thing. He was amazed at how much he had resisted the chocolate! +Leo was a little boy who had to go to bed early. He was always a bit worried about going to bed on his own, as it was so dark and frightening. +One night, before getting into bed, Leo's mum tried to help him feel less scared. She cuddled him and asked if he had any worries, so he told her that he was afraid of the dark. She comforted him and told him to say some special worrds; "I am safe, I am peaceful and I am loved". +Leo said the words and said goodnight before snuggling into his bed. +He felt so relieved after saying the words and soon fell into a deep and peaceful sleep. +The next morning, he woke up feeling relaxed and relieved. He was so happy and excited to start the day with a smile, free from worries or bitter feelings. +Marty was a spoilt little boy. He was always asking his parents for things and they had a hard time saying no. One day his parents gave him a special surprise - a pistol! + +Marty was really excited to play with it, so he took it outside and tried to shoot it, but it wouldn't work. Marty couldn't figure out how to solve the problem and started to get frustrated. + +His dad saw how upset Marty was and knew he was trying to solve the problem. He came up and showed Marty how to load the pistol. He also taught him how to hold it and shoot it safely. + +Marty was so happy he could finally shoot his pistol! He thanked his dad for showing him and couldn't wait to practice some more. From then on, his dad was always there to help him solve any problems he had with his pistol. +One day, a cheerful little girl wanted to find something fun to do. She went outside to explore and she was surprised to see what she found. In the garden was a big red thing. It was shiny and it sparkled in the bright sunshine. The little girl was so excited! She couldn't wait to see what it was! + +She walked up to the thing and she saw it was a fantastic big tricycle. The little girl got on and she was so happy! She put one foot on a pedal and pushed it as she started to pedal around. She went up and down her garden path and around in circles. + +Suddenly, the little girl heard a funny sound coming from the tricycle. She stopped and jumped off. She peeked inside the seat and there she was surprised to find a tiny grey mouse! The little girl smiled and very carefully she put the mouse in her pocket. She was pleased to have made a new friend. + +The little girl took the mouse home, where she showered it with love and affection. From that day forward, the mouse and the little girl were inseparable. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to go to the beach. He asked his mom if he could go. His mom said yes! + +The little boy was so excited. He got ready and went to the beach. He saw the water was so blue and the sun was shining. + +But then he noticed something strange! The tide was coming in and it was getting higher and higher. He started to worry. + +The little boy shouted to his mom, "The tide is getting so high!" His mom told him not to worry. But soon the tide was so high that it was touching the bottom of the little boy's shoes. He was very scared. + +Then suddenly a terrible storm started. The little boy was very frightened and started to cry. But his mom spoke softly to him and said "I'm here and I will always keep you safe." + +The little boy felt much better. Soon the storm stopped and the tide went down. + +The little boy was so happy that the tide went down. He ran and played in the sand and enjoyed the beautiful sunshine. + +The little boy and his mom were very happy. +Daddy took his little girl to the stadium. She was very excited to go. When they arrived, Daddy said, "Look, you can slide down there!" + +The little girl smiled and ran over to the slide. She went to the top and sat down. She put her hands on her knees and started to slide. + +When she got to the bottom, she started to laugh. Daddy said, "I'm so sorry, I didn't see you were sliding down so fast!" The little girl said it was okay, she had lots of fun. + +They stayed at the stadium for a few more hours. The little girl kept playing on the slide again and again. Daddy stood beside her and made sure she was safe. + +When it was time to go, Daddy said, "We have to go now." The little girl said, "Okay Daddy, but can I come back soon?" Daddy smiled and said, "Of course!" +Once upon a time, there was an elephant who was feeling very guilty. He knew he had done something wrong, but he wasn't sure what it was. He asked the other animals what he had done wrong. + +The monkeys replied, "You've been taking too many bananas from the jungle. It's not fair to everyone else." + +The tigers replied, "You've been sneaking into our part of the jungle and scaring us." + +The elephant hung his head in shame and said, "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to make anyone feel bad." + +He decided to return the bananas to the jungle and to stay out of the tigers' part of the jungle. Everyone was happy that the elephant had taken responsibility for his actions and fixed the problem. The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted to protect her foot. She used to find it difficult to walk, so she needed to be careful. + +She asked her mum for help and her mum gave her a special shoe to wear. The shoe was very helpful. It was made of strong, soft material and it kept her foot safe and warm. + +The girl was very happy with her shoe and she wore it everywhere she went. Even when she was running and playing she was not afraid of hurting her foot. + +The shoe was always there to protect her. She always felt safe and secure in her shoe. Everywhere she went, it went with her. + +And this is how the girl's shoe became her best friend, protecting her foot wherever she went. +Once upon a time there was a big, smooth hill. It was so big that it could fit lots of people. Every year, lots of people came to the hill. They wanted to show that it belonged to them. They sang and danced and that made them very happy. They wanted everyone to know that the hill belonged to them. Everyone wanted to show that the hill belonged to them. They stayed on the hill all year, even when winter came and made everything smooth. They had lots of fun and everyone belonged on the big, smooth hill. +Once there was a little girl. She was only 3 years old. She wanted to have a pet, but her parents said no. Every day when she passed the coal shed she looked down and saw a little puppy. It was black and white. + +The little girl wanted to take the puppy home. The puppy always looked so sad and alone. One day the girl decided to ignore her parents and took the puppy home. She gave the pup a bath and fed it yummy food. + +The puppy was so happy and never wanted to leave the little girl's side. The little girl's parents were not happy. They scolded her and said she wasn't allowed to keep the puppy. + +The next day the girl was taken back to the coal shed. The puppy was there, covered in filthy coal. The little girl felt bad that she had to ignore her beloved pup, but knew it was the right thing to do. + +The pup seemed to understand and barked goodbye as the girl walked away. From that day the little girl never forgot the puppy and always kept an eye on the coal shed. +Once there was a chubby mommy and daddy. They loved to go to the ocean and surf. Every time they went, they each held their chubby babies in their arms. + +The little babies loved to go surfing with mommy and daddy. They smiled, laughed, and played. + +Mommy and daddy, who had nice big smiles, gave the babies lots of kisses. Each morning, the chubby babies and mommy and daddy, who were also chubby, all hugged each other and kissed. + +The waves of the ocean were so big and fun. They loved when the waves would slosh and splash around them. + +Every day, when the sun was setting, mommy and daddy would kiss each other, and then kiss each of their chubby babies. + +The babies were so happy and laughed and giggled when mommy and daddy kissed them. They all loved the feeling of the surf and the warm hugs and kisses. + +The chubby babies, and mommy and daddy, would go surfing together every day and enjoy being close in the ocean with each other. +Once upon a time there was a family who had lots of music. They had all sorts of music. Daddy had lots of loud music. But then one day it got too loud. Everyone was getting upset. + +Mama knew what to do. She said it was time to sort the music. Mama showed them how to sort it. They put the loud music into one pile, and the not-so-loud music into another pile. + +Then Mama said she knew a special way to make the loud music quieter. She put all of the loud music together and played it softly. Now it was just the right volume. + +Everyone was so pleased. They knew they could enjoy the music without all the loud noises. They thanked Mama, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once there was a girl named Molly. She loved to climb. Everywhere Molly went, she found things to climb on. + +One day, she went to a park and saw a really tall tree. Molly wanted to climb it. She was very organized and put one foot in front of the other and slowly began to climb the tree. + +Molly was so excited that she could almost feel her stomach tingling. She cautiously made it to the top and looked around. She could see for miles! Molly was so happy and proud of herself that she wanted to stay there forever. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl. She wanted to explore the world around her, so she walked around looking at things. Everywhere she went, she would observe her surroundings. + +One day, she came across a funny looking creature. Its face had a big round mouth and it was very flexible. She couldn't tell what kind of creature it was, but it was interesting and she wanted to take a closer look. + +So, the little girl came closer to the creature and she looked into its mouth. She saw lots of little teeth and a long tongue inside. The creature seemed to be friendly and didn't mind being looked at. She was happy to have made a new friend. + +The little girl still likes to observe things, especially animals. She likes to find out how friendly they are and what they are like. Her curiosity and flexible mind are such wonderful things to have! +Once upon a time, there was a lion. The lion was very big and very loud. He liked to roar. He had a special trail to walk on. Every morning, he would go out and walk on his trail. + +One day, his trail was very busy. He saw lots of animals walking around and some humans too. The lion was a bit scared, so he let out a big roar. All the animals and people stopped walking and looked at him. + +The lion was so loud that some of the animals ran away. But some of the animals stayed and slowly walked away. The lion was very happy that he was in charge of the trail again. He kept roaring to make sure nobody was too close. After a while, the trail was quiet and he could walk around safely. + +The lion was very happy and very proud. From then on, he always made sure to keep his trail safe and roaring like a lion. +Jack was a 3 year old boy. He had a very special memory. It was something nobody else could see. Jack tried to keep it safe and lock it away in his head. It was a difficult thing to do. + +Jack tried to remember the memory by thinking about it every day. But no matter how hard he tried, he just couldn't remember it anymore. He decided to try a different way to keep the memory safe and locked away. + +Jack got a very special box and he used a special lock to make sure the memory stayed safe and secure. He put the box in the safe part of his room and no one was allowed to touch it. He knew the memory was safe and secure. + +Jack still thought about his special memory sometimes and smiled. Even though it was difficult to remember it, he knew it was safe and secure in the box and the lock. +Once upon a time, there was a rat who was very naughty! The rat wanted to cause trouble, so it decided to hide from everyone. The rat hid behind a big barrel filled with fuel. The barrel was filthy and full of dirt. + +The rat stayed there for a long time, but he eventually got very thirsty. He needed to find something to drink! He looked around until he found a bucket of water. He took a few sips, but he was still very thirsty. + +The rat needed something else, so he decided to look in the barrel. He reached inside and pulled out a cup of fuel. He took a few gulps and felt better. But the fuel was not tasty - it was very filthy! + +The rat was so glad that it had found something to drink. He was happy and full. But the rat was always naughty and still looked for trouble! + +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two kids called Jack and Jill. The two kids woke up one morning to a very fair day. Jack and Jill wanted to find something fun to do, so they decided to go for a walk and explore. + +They walked through the woods looking for fun things to do. Suddenly, they found a bush full of juicy berries. They decided to pick lots of berries and take them home. + +When they got back home, they realized they had different kinds of berries. Jack's berries were yummy and sweet, and Jill's berries were tart and tangy. They decided to unite their berries so they could make a delicious treat. + +Jack and Jill mixed the berries together and made a delicious treat that they both loved. They enjoyed their berry treat and had a wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Suzy. She had a yellow tray and she loved it very much. +One day, Suzy went outside with her tray and she went looking for interesting things. She had lots of fun. +But then, a giant appeared and Suzy became very frightened. She didn't know what to do! +The giant said "Hello!" but Suzy was too scared to reply. She just stood very still. +But then, the giant smiled and showed Suzy a basket of candy. He asked "Do you want some candy?" Suzy smiled and then she replied "Yes please!" +The giant gave her the candy and they went on their way. Suzy was no longer frightened and she went home with her yellow tray. +She was very happy and she learned that being courageous can bring you wonderful surprises! +Once there was a bear who was very hungry and looking for something to eat. He wandered through the woods looking for food but nothing was available. He started to get really hot from all the walking, he needed something cold to eat. He kept looking until he came across a large pond. He was so relieved and happy to see it! + +He quickly ran over and saw that there was a delicious ice cream cone in the pond. He quickly jumped in and started to eat the cold and creamy ice cream. It felt like the best thing he had ever eaten and the coolness of it was very refreshing in the heat. + +He ate every last bit of the cone and after he was done he hopped out of the pond feeling full and happy. He never went hungry again and forever remembered the joy of the available ice cream. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were playing at the beach. One of them decided to splash in the water. The other friend stayed on the beach and took a photo of the one who was splashing in the water. + +The one who was splashing found out and asked his friend why he took the photo. His friend said that it was because it looked funny and he wanted to remember the moment forever. + +The splashing friend felt a bit sad and confused. He said to his friend that he felt like he was being made fun of. His friend said that he wasn't being made fun of and he was just being ignorant. + +The one who was splashing felt better after his friend apologized and they both hugged each other. Then they decided to play and splash together in the water and have lots of fun! +Once upon a time there was a kind girl called Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. But one day, when she was playing, she fell over and hurt herself. She began to cry as she was very sad. + +Her friends saw that she was sad and hurried to help. They saw a big tree with colourful fruits and gave some to Lily. She saw that the fruits were nice and started to eat. + +However, Lily didn't know that the fruits were full of a special poison. Very soon she started to feel tired and soon fell asleep. + +But luckily, the kind friends stayed close to Lily. They made sure that she was safe and soon she woke up feeling better. + +Lily was happy that her kind friends had helped her, and they all had a big hug. From that day on, they all stayed together and had lots of fun. +It was a beautiful day in the park and the birds were chirping. Little Jack was playing on the tire swing and he smiled as the wind blew through his hair. His dad stood nearby, watching with a smile on his face. + +Suddenly, Jack noticed an elderly woman walking slowly across the park. Her white hair was swaying in the breeze, and her face was kind. She was carrying something in her hand. + +Jack hopped off the swing and walked over to the woman. He was curious. The woman smiled down at him. In her hand was a large seed. She told him it was a beautiful flower that would spring up in the summer. + +The woman showed Jack how to take care of the seed, teaching him all about what it needed to grow. Little Jack was fascinated and listened carefully. + +At the end of the day the woman gave Jack a hug and thanked him for being so patient. She waved goodbye with a twinkle in her eye, and Jack knew he’d never forget the elderly lady who had taught him about spring. +Once upon a time there was a large pond. In the pond there was a tall stand. On the stand, a tall man stood. The man had a net in his hands. + +Every day, the man would reach his net into the water and splash around. Fish would jump out of the water into the net. It was so big and fun! + +One day, a small frog hopped into the pond. He swam around and between the tall stand and the man's net. The man laughed and laughed as the frog made a big splash. + +The frog plopped back into the water and hopped away. He had so much fun! The man kept watching and splashing his net around. He was very happy. + +The End. +Karen was a little girl, and she was very frightened. She was alone in her room and she didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she heard a noise coming from her closet. She was very scared and she started to cry. + +She shouted, “Who's there?†But nobody answered. Then she looked in the closet, but there was nothing there. She felt better and stopped crying. + +Karen asked her mom a question, “Mommy, what was that noise?†Her mom said it was just her imagination. Karen smiled and hugged her mom. + +Karen's mom said, “Don't be frightened. I'm here with you and that noise won't come back.†Karen felt a lot better and knew she was safe. She felt brave and happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a very quiet house. Everything was still and calm. One day, a big flood came to the house. It filled up the room, and the house was filled with water. The house was so quiet, and the water was so deep. + +The family living in the house didn't know what to do. Then, a bright idea came to them. The family decided to paint the room with colors! + +So the family took out their paints and brushes and started painting. They painted bright colors over the walls and the floors. They painted so much and so quickly that they didn't notice the water getting lower and lower. + +When they finished painting, the water was gone and the room was filled with colors and happiness. The family was so excited and proud of the colors they had painted. The house was filled with laughter. + +And that's how the family saved the quiet house from the big flood. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was so sad. She was feeling very miserable. She had a beautiful dress she wanted to put on, but she didn't have anyone to help her. + +One day, she saw her friends playing outside. She decided to join them. They asked what games she wanted to play and she decided to spin. With a big spin and a twirl, she started running around and around in circles. + +The twirling and spinning made her dress twirl around her. It made her look so pretty. She felt so happy that she started spinning faster and faster. Everyone laughed and smiled at how beautiful she looked. + +The girl had so much fun spinning in her dress. She spun and twirled for what felt like hours and hours until it was time to go home. With a smile on her face, she left to go home feeling much less miserable than before. +Once upon a time there was a mouse who needed help. He was very dizzy and couldn't reach the cobweb he was looking for. + +Luckily, a friendly bird flew by and saw the mouse in need. The bird offered to help and delivered the cobweb. The bird flapped his wings and quickly swept up the cobweb and delivered it to the mouse. + +The mouse was very thankful and gave the bird a big hug. They both laughed and hugged until the mouse felt better. + +The bird said goodbye and flew away, leaving the mouse with the cobweb that he had delivered. The mouse carefully put the cobweb in his pocket and went on his way. +There was a weird bone. It was big and grey. The bone needed to get somewhere else. So it decided to jump and try to fly. But it couldn't fly. Then a big truck came along. The driver saw the bone and said, "Come on, I'll load you up!" So the weird bone jumped onto the back of the truck. It was so excited! The truck drove and drove until the bone saw a beautiful pond. The driver said, "OK, we're here. Time to unload you!" The bone was so happy! It jumped off the truck and landed in the water. It swam around with the other bones. Now it's the happiest bone in the pond! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy held the baby tight and gave it a squeeze. The baby giggled and smiled. The mommy put a tie around the baby's head. It was a clear tie and it was light and soft like a feather. The baby touched it and played with it. The tie sparkled in the sunshine and the baby giggled. Mama squeezed the baby even tighter and gave it a kiss on the forehead. The baby was happy and the mommy was too. They smiled at each other and the baby played with the tie. It was the happiest day ever! +Once there was a little girl called Polly. She loved organizing things. One day she put on her red vest and decided it was time to organize her bedroom. She was so excited! + +She picked up her toys and put them on shelves. Then she organized her books so that she could find them easily. Next, she put her dresses in the closet. She was busy and worked hard to get everything organized. + +But it was getting late and Polly was getting sleepy. She put on her nightgown and got into bed. She was feeling restless so she turned and tossed. Until finally she drifted off to sleep with her toys all organized around her. +Once there was a little boy who loved his toy car. He would play with it all day long and whenever he was finished playing, he would carefully put it away for the next time he wanted to. + +One day, the little boy was watching from the kitchen and saw his mom put the toy car on the wrong side. This made him so mad that he started to complain. He shouted and stomped his feet but his mom did not pay any attention. + +The little boy felt ashamed that his mom would not listen. He went over to her and tried to explain why it was wrong to put the car on the wrong side, but she still didn't understand. + +So the little boy decided to pick up his toy car and move it back to the right side, where it belonged. His mom smiled at him and said, "Well done! You knew just what to do". + +The little boy was happy that he had done the right thing and even though he had complained, it had made a difference in the end. +Jimmy was feeling very sad. He was missing his mom and he was feeling lonely. But then one day, his mom came back to him with a big hug and some special makeup. She said the makeup was to help him heal his sadness. + +Jimmy was so glad to have his mom back and he was even more glad when he tried on the magic makeup. Suddenly he felt better. The makeup made him feel more loved and filled him with energy. + +Jimmy was so happy that he ran outside and played tag with his friends. He even shared some of his special makeup with them. + +Every day Jimmy used the special makeup and it helped him heal his sadness. Jimmy was so glad to have the magic makeup and be able to play with his friends again. +Once upon a time there was a lovely film. It was so cheerful and bright that it made everyone smile. One day a little girl named Sophie wanted to enter the film. She thought it would be so much fun! + +Sophie asked her mum if she could go. Her mum said yes! So Sophie entered the film and ran around, laughing and admiring all the lovely colours. She had never seen anything so beautiful before! + +Sophie saw all sorts of wonderful animals and people in the film. She said hello to everyone that she passed. They were all so friendly and kind. + +At the end of the film Sophie thanked her mum for taking her. She had had the best day of her life! As she left, Sophie vowed to enter the film again and again and again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong cat. He liked to stretch his legs. One day, he wanted to go on a big adventure. So, he started walking west. It was a tough journey! But the cat kept walking for days and days. Finally, he saw something in the distance. It was a big, tall tree. The cat jumped up and started to stretch. He reached up so high that the top of the tree touched the sky. The cat felt brave and happy. He had made it all the way to the west! +Once there was a little boy who was very enthusiastic. He wanted to number everything in his room. He counted the books on the shelf, the toys in his toy box, and all of his special things. + +Then, he came to his desk. He counted the pencils and the markers. He was so excited to see how many he had. He counted one...two...three...four...five! He was so proud of himself. He shouted, "Yay, I numbered it all!" + +The little boy was so ecstatic that he ran around the room showing off his new number skills to his mom and dad. They were so proud of him and his enthusiasm. He was so happy he was able to number all the things in his room! +Once there was a gifted boy. He was very smart and knew lots of things. When he was 3, he joined a club. It was a club for gifted kids. Every week he went to the club and did activities with the other kids in the club. + +The club was a lot of fun. They played games, did puzzles and read stories. He was good at winning the games and solving the puzzles. He loved the club and always looked forward to going. + +At the club, he met lots of new friends. They were all very smart and interesting. The boy was so glad to be part of the club. + +He learned a lot from being in the gifted children's club. He learned how to work with other people, think logically and solve problems. He never wanted to leave the club, but as he got older, he had to. + +But he always remembered the time he spent in the gifted children's club. It was a truly magical experience. +Mommy and Daddy were so happy when they said they were going on vacation. They said they were going to a wonderful place and they would be so happy there. The three year old boy was happy too, he couldn't wait. + +They packed their things, the boy included, and headed to the vacation spot. When they got there, the boy was amazed. The sights and smells were exciting and he couldn't believe his eyes. He played and explored, and when he was done, he was exhausted. + +Mommy and Daddy were very compassionate, they saw that he was tired. They laid out a blanket in the sand and laid him down. Daddy held the boy's hand and told him a story until he fell asleep. The boy never wanted the story to end. + +When he woke up, he was still on vacation! He thanked Mommy and Daddy for being so nice and gentle, and asked to stay longer. The compassionate parents said yes, and the little boy was overjoyed. He ran around and played until the sun went down. + +At the end of the vacation, the boy asked if they could come back again soon. He said please and Mommy and Daddy said they would try. The boy was excited, he couldn't wait to come back on another vacation with Mommy and Daddy. +Once upon a time there was a dark plane. It was the biggest plane the three year old had ever seen. Suddenly, the plane started flying. It flew and flew and the three year old was so excited. + +Then, up in the sky, the three year old started to feel sleepy. He looked around and found a nice spot to take a nap. He closed his eyes and dreamed about flying with the plane. + +When he woke up, it was dark around him. He saw that he was still in the plane. He felt so happy that he had taken his nap because now he could fly back. + +When the plane landed, the three year old said goodbye to the dark plane and ran off happily with his friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Prune. Prune liked to be comfortable. He had a cozy bed, plenty of toys, and a beautiful home. + +One day, though, things changed for Prune. His home started to feel much smaller than before, and Prune felt like he needed to find some more space. So he decided to separate from his home and to explore the world. + +Prune found lots of new and exciting places on his journey. He wrote down his adventures so that he’d never forget them, and he always tried to make sure he felt comfortable in each new place. + +Eventually, Prune came back to his comfortable home. He had new stories to tell and new friends to share them with. Prune was happy to be home again, and he was grateful for being able to separate and explore. +Johnny liked to play outside. He was running and laughing in the sunshine. The world was so beautiful. He saw a butterfly flying close by and he wanted to catch it. He ran and ran, yet he couldn't reach it. + +Then he noticed something. It was a big, yellow ball lying in the grass. Johnny was so excited! He ran to it, picked it up and started playing with it. Johnny spun around, laughing and rolling the ball around. The ball was so much fun. + +Suddenly, another kid came over. He was a bit older than Johnny and he wanted to play too. Johnny smiled and they started kicking the ball together. They played and played and had a great time. + +Johnny and the other kid were having a lot of fun. The day was beautiful and the ball was the best toy ever! They kept playing until it was time to go home. Johnny waved goodbye to his new friend, happy that he had someone to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a robot who was cold and lonely. He was walking in a big, icy forest and everything around him was cold and white. + +He walked and walked until he stumbled upon a small carpet. It was so cozy and warm! He wrapped it around himself and felt much better. + +But then he noticed that he was locked inside the forest! He had no way out! He was confused and scared. + +He tried to find a way out but it was too icy and slippery. He couldn't move. Then he remembered the carpet! He wrapped it around himself like a straitjacket and made his way out of the icy forest. + +When the robot finally made it out of the forest, he was so happy! He hugged the carpet tightly and never let it go. From that day on, the robot was never cold or lonely ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey that liked to measure things. He measured things all day long. One day, he measured a telephone. The telephone was so big, he couldn't measure it all. But the monkey was too foolish to realize it. + +The monkey then saw a bird and wanted to measure how long it was. He measured it and found it was a very small bird. He was so pleased with himself. He then measured the sun and was surprised when it didn't fit into his measuring cup. + +Finally, the monkey measured a butterfly and found it was very tiny and flew away. The monkey was very confused. He realized he should have been more careful when measuring. He learned a valuable lesson that day! +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent rabbit. It wanted to be the best rabbit in the world. One day, it decided it wanted to be on a stage. It hopped to the stage and thought it was the best place ever. It stayed there and felt so proud. + +The other animals watched and asked the rabbit what it was doing. The rabbit said it wanted to be the best in the world. So, it decided to sing and dance on the stage. The other animals laughed and clapped. + +The rabbit kept singing and dancing. But it soon noticed the stage was starting to rot. The rot was getting worse and worse. The rabbit didn't want to leave the stage, but it was getting too dangerous. + +So, the rabbit sadly hopped away from the stage. It was disappointed, but it knew it had to be safe. It hopped away and admitted it was still an intelligent rabbit after all. +Once upon a time there was a car. It was a very unusual car. One day a boy wanted to enter the car. He was a very curious boy. + +The boy approached the car and saw what looked like a big door. He climbed up and looked inside. What he saw amazed him! + +The car was full of toys! The boy couldn't believe his eyes. He began to play with all the toys. He put some of the toys on the floor and others in the car. + +He had so much fun playing in the car. He had never seen a car with so many toys before. He wanted to stay in the car all day, but eventually he had to go home. + +When he left the car, he was smiling. He ran to tell his mommy everything that had happened. She was very happy to hear that the boy had had such a fun day. +Once there was a little girl named Anna. Anna loved to run. She would run all around her house and outside in the garden. One day when she was running around, she heard a lovely poem. She stopped to listen. It was a gentle tune about lots of things. It made Anna's heart happy. + +So, Anna decided to run to her mom and dad. She wanted to tell them how lovely the poem was and that she wanted to learn it. When her mom and dad heard the poem, they smiled. They said that it was very special and that they would teach it to Anna. + +Anna was so happy! She started to run around once again, singing the poem as she went. Everywhere she went, people would stop and listen to her sing. They said her lovely poem was magical. + +Anna felt so proud to be able to share her poem with everyone. She knew that she would love it for a long time. She reminded herself to never forget the lovely poem and to always keep running. +Once there was a pink bunny. He loved to play with his yarn. He would run around and hop with it. One day, the bunny wanted to do something different with his yarn. So he got an idea. + +He stood on his back legs and took the yarn in his front paws. He moved his paws as fast as he could and started to spin the yarn round and round. Suddenly, the bunny felt so excited he wanted to kick his legs. He kicked like he had never kicked before. + +The bunny was so happy spinning and kicking that he thought he could do it forever. He spun and kicked his yarn all the way home. The bunny was the happiest bunny ever. He loved spinning and kicking yarn. +Once upon a time, there was a big garden with lots of grass. Every day, the gardeners used a regular rake to remove the grass so the garden stayed tidy. + +One day, the gardeners were so busy that they forgot to use their regular rake. In no time, the grass grew really long and it was everywhere. It was a big mess! + +The gardener Dan noticed the problem and decided to use the rake to remove the tall grass. He worked hard and he used the rake to make the garden tidy again. + +After some time, Dan finished the job and the garden was as neat as always. Everyone was very pleased that Dan had used the rake to make the garden look tidy again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny frog. She was so small she only fit in the palm of a grown-up's hand. All summer she played with her friends in the pond. Every day they jumped and swam and laughed. + +But one day, it got cold and rainy. Her pond started to fill with rain water and the frog was scared. She struggled to stay afloat, so she jumped onto a nearby lime. It was big enough for her to sit on. + +The rain kept coming down and soon the lime was surrounded by water. The tiny frog felt lonely, trapped on the lime and far away from her friends. But then, something magical happened. A new friend - a little fish - swam up to the lime to keep her company. + +The frog was so thankful, she wasn't restless anymore. They played together all day and hopped from one lime to another. Soon the sun began to shine again and the frog finally made it back home to safety. From then on, she never forgot the tiny fish that helped her when she was struggling. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He was a curious and adventurous boy and he wanted to travel. He packed his bag with a snack, some paper, and a pencil. + +Jack set off on an adventure. He traveled a long way and soon became tired. He was hungry and wanted something to eat. He looked around and found an apple tree. Jack was so happy and sat down to rest. He picked an apple and ate it. + +Jack then found a river. He took out some paper, pencil, and started to draw. He drew a picture of the river and the boat he wanted to travel in. + +After a while, he went aboard the boat. He liked the feeling of the wind on his face as the boat floated down the river. He was so happy his heart was singing. He was able to travel the world with only a boat and some paper. He was happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a child. She was a very special child because she was very brave. Every night before she went to bed, she would make a promise to be brave. + +One night, something tight happened. It was so tight that the child started to cry. She wanted to hide, but instead, she made herself be brave. + +Her parents saw how brave she was and they hugged her tight. They told her that she was very brave and to never forget her promise. The child smiled and thanked them. + +That night, the child went to bed feeling proud of who she was. She made sure never to forget her brave promise and to always remember that she was the bravest of them all! +Once upon a time there was a bunny. She was gentle and kind, and loved to eat carrots. She would lay in the garden among the carrots and eat them all day. One day she ventured away from the garden and hopped into a car. It was so exciting! The bunny laid down in the backseat and waited for something to happen. + +Suddenly, the car started to move. The bunny was so excited to see what would happen next! She laid still so the driver wouldn't notice her. The car drove for what seemed like hours and hours and eventually stopped. The bunny hopped out. + +To her surprise, she was back in the garden! She was so happy and she looked around to find her favourite carrot. The bunny found the biggest, juiciest carrot and lay down underneath it, nibbling away happily. + +Moral: Always be gentle and when life takes you on a ride, you may end up right where you started! +One day, there was a flower. It was a delicate and fragile flower. The flower was pink and had the most beautiful petals. + +Suddenly, the wind began to blow. It spread the flower's petals in all directions. The petals floated and spread around the garden. Even the tiniest petals could be seen flying away. + +The petals spread far and wide until they grew tired. Eventually they dropped to the earth and settled in sunnier spots. + +The flower was happy that its petals had explored such a wide area. It also knew its petals were always safe and were never going to get lost. + +The flower was proud of its petals. It felt happy and content to know that its petals could spread its beauty far and wide. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and very brave. + +Every day Jane went to play in her garden. She loved to rock back and forth on her swing. She would laugh as she felt the wind on her face! + +But one day Jane started to feel bad. Her arm ached and it hurt her to rock. She was very sad and tried to stop the pain. But it just kept coming back. + +Jane's mother saw that she was upset and hugged her tightly. She then said "Jane, you are brave. Take a deep breath and try rocking one more time!" + +So Jane did just that. She took a breath and rocked back and forth slowly. She soon stopped feeling the pain and started laughing again. + +Jane learned that day that if something feels bad, it's ok to take breaks. She also learned that brave people try their best and never give up. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He liked to wander around the park with his friends. One day, the little boy stopped and looked up at the sky. It was so pale and peaceful. He took a deep breath and kept wandering. + +Soon after, the little boy stopped at a shop. It was full of fun things! He saw colourful cereal packets on the shelf. He asked his mom if he could have some. She said yes, so he picked out a bright blue box of cereal. + +He took the cereal and wandered back to the park. He sat down on a big green grassy patch and ate his cereal. It was nice and crunchy and just a little bit sweet. He ate it all up and then went back to playing with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a reindeer named Pete. Pete was very small, but he was very brave. + +One day Pete was walking near the woods when he saw something very big. He thought it was so big that he had to carry it! But when Pete got closer, he realised it was another reindeer. + +Pete was too small to carry the reindeer, so he asked his friend Mary to help. Mary was very clever and she thought of a good idea. They both grabbed one end of the reindeer and started carrying it together. + +But then something stupid happened. Pete and Mary were walking too fast and they dropped the reindeer! Pete and Mary were so sad, but they knew they had to help the reindeer. + +They grabbed the reindeer again and carried it back to the woods. All the other reindeer cheered and thanked Pete and Mary. From then on, Pete and Mary were always ready to help the others. +Joey was a busy boy. He loved to play in the park. One day he heard a noise. It was a clinking noise. Joey looked around. He saw someone with a pot of rice. The man was stirring the rice. Joey watched carefully. He wanted to know what was happening. + +The man stirred the rice with a spoon. He stirred it around and around. It made a clinking noise. Joey was fascinated. He asked the man what he was doing. The man said he was making dinner. Then he gave some of the cooked rice to Joey. It was so tasty! + +Joey was so happy. He said goodbye to the man and ran back home. Everyone was so surprised to see him with the cooked rice. They said thank you to the man. Joey had a very busy day. But in the end he was full of happy memories. +Once upon a time, there was a modern folder. One day, something special happened. Out of the folder, came two talking rabbits. They were so cute and funny, they made everyone laugh. Everyone said they were the best ever. + +The two rabbits asked the people if they were allowed to stay. Everyone happily said yes, and they all made a game out of it. The rabbits hopped around the room and the people tried to catch them. It was so much fun. + +When it was time for the rabbits to go, the people all said goodbye. They said they could come back anytime, because they had so much fun with the rabbits. The rabbits agreed to come back soon and then hopped away. Everyone was so happy and smiled all day long. +Once upon a time there was a family who wanted to go on a cold adventure. They all began to prepare for their icy journey. Mama chose warm clothes for everyone to wear. She picked out bright and colorful coats, hats and mittens. Dad got all the equipment ready for the trip. He filled the car with snacks and his special tools. + +The family had arrived at their cold destination. The air was icy and the ground was covered with snow. Everyone was amazed at the beautiful white scenery. It was like something out of a fairytale! They could see the snow shining in the sun and the valleys filled with sparkling ice. + +To make the day even more special, Dad decided to make a fashion statement! He carefully grabbed mama's scarf and wrapped it around his head. He also wore mama's sunglasses and held his hands in his pockets. Everyone was laughing and enjoying their day in the icy wonderland. They all went home happy and filled with special memories. +Once upon a time, there was a dark sky, filled with stars and a big moon. An old man wanted to give something special to the sky, so he poured all his love into a big bucket of stars. + +The stars started to shine brighter and brighter, lighting up the night sky. People began to gasp in wonder and clap their hands. + +The old man then put all the love from his bucket into a tiny cup and poured it into the sky. The love shimmered and sparkled all around and made the night sky oh so beautiful. + +The old man smiled. He knew that his love had filled the sky and it would bring joy to everyone who saw it. From then on, those who looked up at the night sky were reminded of the old man's love. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable man who wanted to do something special. He had an idea and asked his little friend - a three year old girl - to help him. + +The man told the girl to close her eyes, then he winked and said "Surrender!" so the girl opened her eyes and he handed her a present. + +It was a special toy that the girl had dreamed of for so long, and she was so happy to have it! She thanked the man for making her dream come true, and hugged him tight. + +The little girl and her dependable friend were the best of friends, and they cherished their special moments. They never forgot to wink and surrender to something special. +Once upon a time there were two friends who liked to work together. Their names were Adam and April. Adam and April trusted each other. They worked together to help build their own house. + +One day, April saw something harmless flying in the breeze. It was a beautiful butterfly. April knew the butterfly was harmless and she wanted to show it to Adam. She pointed to the butterfly but Adam was scared. + +April told Adam not to worry. "It's harmless!" she said. + +Adam slowly started to trust April and the butterfly. He was amazed as the butterfly flew around them. + +Adam and April had fun working together and watching the butterfly. From then on, Adam trusted April and knew that she always told him the truth. He also trusted that things that looked harmless could be beautiful and fun. +One time, there was a wise rabbit named Peter. Peter liked to work hard and finish his tasks. Every day, Peter's mum would send him to his cave to find something to do. + +One day, Peter went out to find one more task to finish. He hopped across the fields, past the trees, until he got to the edge of the forest. Suddenly he heard a strange noise coming from inside. + +Surprised, Peter hopped closer to the noise. Inside the forest he saw a magical fairy! The fairy was dancing around and singing a song. + +The fairy stopped when she noticed Peter and she told him that she needed help. She asked Peter if he could be brave enough to finish a tricky task. + +Peter was happy to help and said yes. He was very wise, so he knew how to do the task well. When he finished, the magical fairy thanked him and sent him back home with a big smile on his face. +Jack had a big box. He pulled out a roll of string. He spread the string across the room and lay down on the floor. He held one end of the string in each hand. He smiled and laughed and went from side to side. He made a big jumping motion and the string flew up in the air. He laughed as it came back down. He lay there for a long time playing and laughing with the string. When he was finished, he put the string away in his big box and went off to find something else to play with. +One day, a man and his son went to the woods. His son had a bow made of metal. He was so proud of it! In the woods, he spotted a deer happily eating grass. His dad told him that he should be honest and let the deer enjoy his meal. + +So the son took his bow and made sure it was ready to go. He raised it up high and took aim. He was focussed and steady. He wanted to be sure he didn't hurt the deer. + +The deer turned and looked at the boy. It seemed to understand what was happening. The boy let go of the string and the arrow flew straight and true. It landed in the grass in front of the deer. + +The deer bowed its head and backed off slowly. The man and his son were happy that they were honest and didn't hurt the deer. They hugged each other and walked back home, feeling proud of their metal bow. +One day, Rachel wanted to eat ice cream for dinner. Her mom did not agree. She said it was too yummy for dinner. Rachel said that ice cream was her favorite food, but her mom still disagreed. + +Rachel thought it was silly, so she decided to prove her mom wrong. She found a screw and began to work on it. She worked and worked until she felt dizzy. Then, she knew she had done it! + +With a proud smile, Rachel showed mom the completed project. Mom was so surprised that she agreed with Rachel! The two enjoyed a special dinner of ice cream. After their special dinner, Rachel took a long nap; she was so tired from all her hard work. +John and Mommy went to the gym. Mommy put John in the play area where he could play and explore. John really liked the big balls, so he started to gather them. He had such a great time laughing and running after the balls. + +John and Mommy stayed at the gym for an hour. They saw grownups running and dancing to the music. John waved to them, but the grownups were too busy to wave back. + +When John and Mommy were ready to go, the gym was quiet and calm. They said goodbye to the gym and went home. + +John had a great time at the gym. He was happy as he gathered the balls and explored the area. He'll always remember the peaceful feeling of the gym. +Max had a package. It was wide and heavy. Max was very excited to hold it. He hugged it tight and spun around. The package made Max feel happy. + +Max wanted to open it up to see what was inside. He carefully opened the package and found a big puzzle inside. He was so excited! He spent the whole afternoon holding and playing with the puzzle. + +Max decided to share his new package with his friends. He carefully carried the package to the park. His friends were so excited to see the wide package. Everyone had fun playing with the puzzle. Max was so happy to share it. + +At the end of the day, Max put the package away in his house. He hugged it tight and promised to play with it again soon. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. +The mommy and the baby loved each other very much. +The baby wanted to tell the mommy something, but she didn't know how. + +So one day the baby closed its eyes and thought very hard. It then smiled. There was an idea in its head. + +The baby took a piece of paper and wrote a message. The message was "I love you!" + +The mommy smiled when she saw the message. She felt warm and calm. +She sighed happily. +The mommy hugged the baby. They were happy together. +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He wanted to find treasure! So he went out to search. He went all around, but everywhere he went was dull. + +Then one day, he looked in the sky and saw something wonderful! He saw a rainbow in the clouds. It was filled with beautiful colors! + +He was so happy that he ran to the rainbow. When he reached it, he noticed something glittering at the end of the rainbow. He reached in and pulled out a treasure chest! + +He opened it and he couldn't believe his eyes. It was filled with treasures! Not only that, but he also found a box filled with tools. +He thought to himself that he could use those tools to fix things. + +He took the tools and the treasure chest and ran home. He spent the whole day fixing things around the house with the tools. And he kept the treasures in the treasure chest safe and sound. + +The little boy was very proud of himself. He had found the most wonderful treasure! He was so happy that he couldn't help but smile! +Amy was a wealthy little girl. She had lots of nice things. One day, she wanted to peek out of the window to see what was happening outside. + +When Amy peeked out of her window, she saw two boys having a fight in the playground. They were pushing each other and shouting. Amy was scared and hid away from the window. + +After a little while, she peeked out again. All the children were playing together and having fun. Amy felt happier and went outside to play with her friends. + +The fight was forgotten. Amy enjoyed playing and spending time with her wealthy friends. They all smiled, laughed and had a great time playing. +John and his mom were walking to the store. John noticed the ground was wet and the grass was slippery. He stepped on something and he felt a shock. His mom looked down and saw that it was an old necklace. It was fragile and broken in half. + +John and his mom decided to take it to the store so they could try to repair it. Once they arrived, they asked the shopkeeper. He said he could repair it. He took the necklace and put some glue and tape on it. After a few minutes, it was as good as new. + +John and his mom were so happy and thanked the shopkeeper for his help. John was so excited to wear his necklace again. He was very careful from then on when walking around, because he knew how fragile things could be. +Once upon a time there was a giant called Joe. Joe lived in a big, enormous castle. Every morning Joe woke up to go for a nice walk. + +One day, Joe woke up and knew something was different. What he saw made him very excited! He had found a journal. It was an enormous journal, bigger than anything he had seen before. + +Joe was so excited about the journal that he decided to take it with him on his walk. He was going to fill it up with amazing stories. + +On his walk, Joe made lots of new amazing friends. He talked to them about his new journal and they were all interested. Together they made lots of stories and filled the journal with them. + +Joe loved his new journal. He kept it with him wherever he went. He had so many wonderful stories inside of it. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle pill. The pill started to record things that happened in the world. It went everywhere and made sure it recorded everything it saw. It flew around the city, the countryside and even the beach. Everywhere the pill went, it made sure to record all the important things. + +After a while, the gentle pill started to get tired. It had been recording so much that it couldn't go on anymore. So the gentle pill decided it was time to stop. It landed on a windowsill and stayed there until it was time for bed. + +One night, when everyone was sleeping, the gentle pill noticed something special. It had recorded something completely magical. It was a special kind of music that came from the stars and filled the night sky. + +The gentle pill knew this was something it had to record and share. So it flew back home, where it wrote the music down and kept it safe. Now, every night, it can be heard in the sky and all the people know that it was thanks to the gentle pill and its special music recording. +Frankie was happy. He was searching for a new place to play. He ran and ran until he reached a charming landscape. He felt like he had found a magical place. He saw a clear pond with many fishes swimming happily in it. He laughed with delight when he saw colorful birds in the trees. It seemed like a paradise! + +He walked around carefully and found a beautiful flower field. He loved the pink and yellow flowers. Then he heard a buzzing sound and he saw a buzzing bee. It was so exciting! Suddenly he saw a rabbit hopping away. He chased the rabbit until he found an old tree. He searched around and climbed the big tree to reach a special spot at the top. From up there he could see the entire landscape. + +Frankie was tired but he wanted to explore more. He took a deep breath and held it, filled with joy. What a charming landscape he had found! +Mommy was happy. She picked up a colorful flower, and then she lifted it up. She smiled and smelled the sweet aroma. + +Next, Mommy and her three-year-old daughter went to the park together. There they saw lots of colorful flowers. The little girl wanted to pick one, but Mommy said no. + +The little girl was sad. Then, Mommy had a great idea. She gave her daughter a big basket and asked her to go pick some colorful flowers. + +The little girl happily ran off and started picking pink, yellow and purple flowers. Soon she had a big basket full of colorful flowers. She held it and lifted it up, so proud of her accomplishment. + +Putting down her basket, the little girl hugged her Mommy, thanked her for this wonderful experience, and the two went home, both happy. +Once upon a time there was a pillow. It was very comfortable, and it liked to go for walks with its friends. But one day, the pillow found a strange looking pill. It rolled closer and closer to the pill, until it touched it! Suddenly, the pillow began to shrink and shrink until it became very small. + +The pillow was scared but then it realized that being small was lots of fun. It bounced around the room and explored all the tiny things that it had never seen before. It made a lot of new friends and had lots of adventures. + +When bedtime came, the pillow was feeling tired. It lay down on the floor and wished for a nice, comfortable place to sleep. Suddenly, the pillow began to grow larger and larger, until it was back to its original size. And that is why you can always find a comfortable pillow on your bed at night. +Once upon a time, there was a car. It was so very old, it was ready for a new owner. One day, a charming family saw the car and decided to replace it with a new one. They drove the car away to their home and in its place, a newer car was brought. Everybody was so happy about the replacement. + +The car was shiny, beautiful, and it smelled like flowers. It was so white it looked like snow! Everyone was very excited to drive the car and they took turns taking it out and going places. + +The car was so nice to them and always friendly. It took them on so many adventures, over and around the hills. They spent a lot of time in the car and it was always so pleasant and charming. + +Eventually, the car grew old too. But the family had such fond memories of the car they were always happy to remember it. +Once upon a time there was a pond. In the pond were lots of fish. They were very happy in their pond and enjoyed swimming around. Everyday they would splash and play. + +One day a fly flew over the pond. The fish watched curiously as it buzzed around. Then one of them swam towards the fly. "Let's catch the fly!" they said excitedly. They tried to catch the fly but it was very fast and it was hard to catch. + +Eventually one of the fish was able to get close enough and in one big splash, he caught the fly. All the fish cheered and laughed. The fly was released and flew away to find a new home. + +The fish continued to splash and play all day. They were so happy that they decided to make that day, splash and fly day! +Once upon a time there was a nurse who was helping to take care of a very sick baby. The nurse was very kind and gentle and was always trying to find ways to make the little baby feel better. Every day the nurse would give the baby a warm bath and put special ointment on all of his boo-boos. + +The nurse also made sure that the baby was never too hot or too cold and kept him nice and dry, with a cosy blanket when it was cold. She even sang little songs to him whenever he was feeling sad and rubbed his forehead to try and heal his pain. + +Finally, one day the nurse was extra happy! The baby was healing, and starting to get a bit stronger. He was even sitting up and laughing at the funny faces she made! + +The nurse was so thrilled and clapped her hands with joy. She stayed by the baby and kept doing all the things she had been doing until eventually, the baby fully recovered and was back to his old self again! + +The nurse smiled, knowing she helped to heal the baby. She gave him a big hug and was so happy to see him back to his usual happy self again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was so excited because his mom had bought him a very special present. It was a unique cooler with a handle. + +The little boy took out his toy scissors and cut the beautiful wrapping paper. Then he opened the cooler, and it was even better than he had imagined. It was so big and colorful and it made a noise when he opened it. The little boy was so happy that he smiled and jumped around with joy. + +The little boy asked his mom if he could take the cooler outside, and she said yes. He wanted to show it to his friends and show them how cool it was. The little boy carried the cooler outside and his friends gasped with wonder when they saw it. It was so exciting and the little boy was so proud of his new and unique cooler. +Once upon a time, there was a famous angel. Every night, the angel would fly in the sky and make a promise to watch over the people. She wanted to protect everyone in the world from the bad things. + +So the angel flew around all night, keeping an eye on the people. Whenever someone was in trouble, she was there to help. She even made special promises to protect little kids. + +One day, she made a special promise to a little girl that she was watching. She said she wouldn't let anything bad happen to the little girl, no matter what. + +The angel kept her promise every night, and watched over the little girl. The little girl was very happy and she knew she was safe with the famous angel watching over her. + +The angel kept making promises to people every night, and she still does it today. She is a famous angel, and she never stops making her promises. +Once upon a time there were two friends called John and Jen. John was very proud, and wanted to show Jen how much he trusted her. One day, John gave Jen a jar of jelly and said he wanted her to share it with him. Jen was delighted and they split it equally between them. + +The two friends spent the day munching on the gooey, sweet jelly. They laughed and smiled at each other, pleased that the jelly was so delicious. + +As the sun was setting, John and Jen agreed that the day had been wonderful. Jen said it was because John trusted her to share the jelly with him. John was so proud of himself for showing her that kind of trust. + +It was the best afternoon ever, and John and Jen were even better friends since then. +Curly and Carl were best friends. Every day they did everything together; they laughed, played, and sang. + +One day they had a quarrel. They both wanted to play with the same toy. Neither was willing to let the other one have it. + +Finally their mom came up with a solution. She decided they could both have a turn with the toy if they used her fuel. Both Curly and Carl were excited and raced to get some fuel in the gray can. + +They played together for a long time. After that, Curly and Carl stopped quarreling. They enjoyed themselves and had fun being best friends! +Once there was a girl who liked to think. One day she was looking at the sky and thinking about what it might be like up there. She thought maybe it was very dry because the sky looked so hot. + +Suddenly, a cloud came from the sky and it rained all around her. The girl was so excited because it was such a beautiful rain. She opened her mouth and let the raindrops fall inside. She thought the rain tasted like candy. + +The girl loved the rain so much that she wanted the rain to stay forever. But soon the sun was back, and the sky was dry again. + +Even when it wasn't raining, the girl remembered how good the rain had tasted. She smiled and thought about the sky again. She was sure the dry sky was like candy too. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lulu. She was a very brave girl who loved to explore and find new things. One day she was walking through a grassy field when she came across something strange and mysterious - an unknown needle! She looked around it cautiously, not sure what to do. + +Lulu knew that she had to remove the needle and make sure it didn't hurt anyone. She bravely reached out and carefully grabbed it. It was cold in her hand, much colder than she expected. Lulu felt a little scared but she was excited to take a better look. + +The needle was round and shiny, with strange markings. She quickly put the needle back in the grass and started to run away, not even looking back. She knew that needles can hurt and she didn't want to find out if this one could too. + +As she ran she started to wonder why there was a needle out in the field. Was it someone's needle? Did it belong to someone else? She may never know, but she was glad that she had removed it from the place where it had been. +Once there was a great hurry. Everyone was running. The little boy had to hurry too. He ran to the closet and opened it. Inside the closet, there was a great surprise for him. He saw a toy castle with many knights and princesses inside of it. He wanted to play with them so he quickly closed the closet and picked up the toy. He ran back to the others and showed them his great find. Everyone was happy and started to play with the toy. They had so much fun and soon the hurry was over. +Mama and Papa were in the kitchen. Mama was holding a broom and Papa had a bucket of water. Mama explained, "We need to go upstairs. It's very filthy up there." +So Mama and Papa went upstairs. Everything was very messy. There was dust on the floors, smudges on the walls, and rubbish everywhere. Mama said, "Let's clean it up!" +Papa and Mama started with the floors. Papa swept and Mama mopped. They moved the furniture and wiped it down. And then, they scrubbed the walls with soap and water until they shone. +Finally, Mama and Papa looked around and smiled. Everything was sparkling clean! They had made their home nice and tidy. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She had a bright red phone and she picked it up whenever someone called. Even though it was small, Jane knew how to talk really fast on it. + +One day, Jane wanted to go for a walk outside. She picked up her phone and decided to ask her mom if she could go outside. She talked so fast that her mom could hardly understand. + +But finally, Jane's mom said yes and she was so happy! She put on her shoes and picked up her phone once again. She quickly said goodbye to her mom and then ran out the door. + +Outside, Jane started running. She was running so fast that her phone flew out of her pocket. She quickly bent down to pick it up - it was still in one piece! + +Jane was so happy that she had found her phone. She held it tight in her hand and promised herself to always keep it close. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. She was a very stubborn child and wanted only one thing for her birthday - a big chocolate. + +So one day her parents surprised her with a big, wrapped chocolate. Anna was so excited, she jumped up and down and shouted a lot! She was so full of joy that she gave her parents lots of hugs and kisses. + +Anna was so eager to open her wraps and eat her chocolate, that she almost ripped off all the nice wrapping paper. But in the end, she managed to slowly and carefully open the wrap and find the big, delicious chocolate inside. + +Anna bit into the chocolate and it was even more wonderful than she had imagined. She smiled and thanked her parents for giving her such a lovely gift. + +The End. +It was a sunny day. Sam and her mom were playing in the garden. Suddenly, a big black crow came flying in. Sam was frightened and ran inside. Her mom said it was ok and stayed outside with the crow. + +As the sun began to set, the sky filled with dark clouds. Sam looked out the window and was still scared. Her mom stayed outside and kept watching the crow. + +Sam was so brave and decided to stay outside with her mom. Slowly, the crow flew away, leaving a beautiful sunset in the sky. Sam felt happy and proud of her courage. Being frightened can be scary, but she knew she could do it. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was tired and wanted to play. Everywhere she looked, she could see the rain. The girl felt sad and wanted the rain to stop. + +So, the girl asked her mom for help. She told her mom that she wanted to play outside but the rain was making it hard. Her mom had an idea. She said that the girl could put on her raincoat and boots and go outside and play in the rain. + +The girl liked this idea and put on her special rain clothes. She splashed in the puddles, played in the mud, and laughed with her friends. But after a while, the girl was tired. So, she finished playing, took off her rain clothes, and ran inside to get dry. + +The girl was very happy. The rain had finished, and she had lots of fun. Now she was not tired anymore. +John was walking through the park when he heard something rustling in the bush. He slowly made his way to the bush and was surprised to find a big orange peach! He was so excited to find something so special. John quickly scooped it up and brought it to his mom. His mom was equally as excited and put the peach on the table. She thanked John and they both went outside to play. + +John ran back to the bush looking for more peaches, but there were none to be found. He looked up at the sky and saw the sun getting brighter. Suddenly, he heard a rustle in the bush again. He tried to look in the bush but wasn't tall enough. He called to his mom, who helped him pull the bush back and found another orange peach! They both cheered and happily went back to the house with their two peaches. + +John's mom made a delicious peach cobbler for dinner and everyone enjoyed it as the sun went down. John sat back smiling as he thought of his two orange peaches that he found in the park. +Once upon a time there was an ocean. It was so big, you could not see the end of it. One day a group of animals wanted to sort the ocean. They thought it would be fun. + +The animals brought baskets and nets to put the fish in. They had a plan. Together, they worked all day. They used the nets to catch the fish in the ocean. + +Once the fish were sorted, the animals decided it was time for them to leave. They were very happy with their work. Now, more fish would be available in the ocean. Everyone had a lot of fun sorting the ocean. +Once there was a little boy called Harry. He was three years old. + +One day, Harry wanted to do something special. He found a rag and tried to make a cake. He mixed some yummy things in a bowl and put them in the oven. + +He waited and waited. Finally, the cake was ready. + +Harry was so excited. He tasted it and it was yummy! Everyone liked it and they all said Harry had done a great job. + +From then on, Harry was always trying to make new things. He was always making yummy treats for his friends. They loved it! +Once there was a man who owned a mule. The man loved the mule very much and took care of it every day. The mule had three special powers. Firstly, it could run very fast. Secondly, it was very strong. Thirdly, it was very flexible. + +One day, the man and the mule went for a walk in the forest. The man was very proud of his mule and all of its special powers. Suddenly, the mule saw a slippery slope that was very steep. The man knew this would be a challenge. But the mule was so flexible that it squirmed and twisted its body to climb the hill easily. The man was so happy! + +Afterward, they continued their walk. The mule was showing off its special powers. It could jump over the rocks, run fast through the mud and bend in all kinds of ways. The man was very proud of his mule and all of the things it could do. + +After their walk they returned home. The man and his mule were very happy. They had had a great day and enjoyed every moment of it. The man thanked the mule for its special powers, its strength and its flexibility. He knew he could always count on his mule to get him through any challenge. The man loved his mule very much. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who liked to jog. She went to the beach every day, to jog along the sandy path. One day, a scary thing happened! While she was jogging, she heard a loud growling noise coming from the bushes. She stopped jogging, and was scared. + +She looked around, to see what was making the noise, but she couldn't see anything. She stayed still, and waited. Suddenly, a big, fluffy dog came out of the bushes! It was barking, and jumping around. The girl was happy that it wasn't anything scary. She even started petting the dog. + +Then, they both started running together, along the beach. The girl was so happy to have a friend who loved to jog. From that day, they went to the beach every day. They jogged and played, and even swam in the ocean. It was a great adventure for them both. +Dad and his son were walking in the park. Dad was picking up some leaves and twigs. His son was so excited to follow him and pick some things up too. Then Dad came across some pretty mushrooms. "These mushrooms are so cool," he said. His son was filled with wonder at the discovery. He wanted to pick them up too. Dad said, "Yes, go ahead, but be careful." + +The little boy carefully picked up the mushrooms and held them close. Suddenly, he heard the loud caw of an animal in the distance. It sounded like a crazy bird. His dad smiled and pointed up in the sky. The boy saw a big, colourful bird flying around in the sky. He watched it in awe for a few minutes before turning back to his mushrooms. When Dad and his son reached home, he put his little mushrooms in a jar to show his mom. Dad said, "That was a very adventurous day, wasn't it son?" His son smiled, knowing he had picked up something amazing in the park that day. +Once there was a mommy who had a daughter. The daughter loved to help mommy feed the animals on their farm. Every morning, mommy and daughter would go outside and feed the horses, sheep and pigs. + +The daughter would fill the buckets with dry hay and sprinkle it on the ground. Then the animals would come and eat it. The daughter clapped her hands and smiled when the animals started to eat. + +At lunchtime, the daughter helped mommy fill the water containers with fresh water. She loved to see how the animals lapped up the cool, wet liquid. Mommy gave her daughter a sweet treat afterwards. + +Finally, the daughter helped to feed the birds that flew over their farm. She carefully put dry seeds and grains in the bird feeder and they soon heard chirping and tweeting. The daughter was very happy with how much she was able to help her mommy feed the animals! +Once upon a time there was a sleepy chicken who could not accept being very small. She wanted to be tall like the other chickens but she didn't know how. + +One day, the sleepy chicken noticed a ladder near the fence. She thought, "If I can climb up the ladder maybe I can be tall". So the chicken tried but she couldn't make it up. She was too sleepy and tired. + +But then, a kind farmer saw the chicken trying to climb the ladder. He knew that the chicken wanted to be tall and he wanted to help. He gathered some rocks and put them on the ground next to the ladder. + +The rocks made a path that the sleepy chicken could walk on and finally she was able to reach the top of the ladder and be tall! The farmer was very proud and the chicken was so happy. Now she could finally accept being tall and no longer need to be so sleepy. +Once there was a little girl called Mia. She was very adorable. One day, her dad took her to the park. She was so excited when she saw a kite in the sky. Mia wanted to fly the kite, but she was too little. + +So she watched as the kite zipped around the sky. It was so much fun! But then something bad happened. A strong wind picked up and the kite started to suffer. It was pulled this way and that until it crashed into the ground. Mia was sad because the kite was broken. + +But her dad made her very happy when he gave her a brand new kite. She was so excited and hugged him tightly. The next day, Mia and dad went back to the park and watched as the adorable new kite flew around in the sky. Mia laughed and giggled as she watched her kite soar above the clouds. It was a magical day and she was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a very fun day. She remembered it always because it was so enormous. + +The day started early, but the little girls was only excited. She raced around the house and into the garden, finding things to explore and play. + +Soon it was time for lunch and that, too, was enormous! She had a huge sandwich and a big box of juice - she squealed with glee. + +That wasn't all - in the afternoon the girl and her mom had a big surprise. Mommy asked if she wanted to go to the park - the girl couldn't believe it! She ran ahead, waiting for Mommy to catch up. + +At the park, the girl saw lots of things, playing with the other children, and most of all, the enormous slide. She remembered the day with fondness as she thought about it. +Once upon a time, there was a Mama. Mama was very, very excited! She was going to buy a safari! She had a small suitcase full of money and her ticket was ready, so she left to go buy the safari. + +On the way there, Mama met an angry man. The angry man shouted at Mama. He was very angry with her. Mama did not know why the man was so angry, but she stepped away from him quickly. + +Mama kept walking and soon she saw her safari! It was big and shiny. Mama opened her suitcase and paid for the safari. She was very happy! + +Mama got into the safari and drove off. She drove through the jungle and saw lots of animals. It was so much fun. + +In the end, Mama made it back home safely with her safari. She was so happy she had been able to buy the safari! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She had a playful puppy and they were best friends. Every day they played together in the park. + +One day when they were playing, a noisy thief came to the park. He looked sneaky and the puppy didn't like him. The puppy barked at the thief and the thief ran away. + +The little girl was scared, so the puppy gave her a big hug. The puppy snuggled her and she felt safe. + +The little girl was so happy that her puppy had saved her. She hugged the puppy tight and they forgot about the noisy thief. They played in the park until it was time to go home. + +The little girl and her puppy were best friends forever and always made sure to look out for each other! +Once there was a small girl who loved to wear a hat. Her hat was pink and frilly, and she loved it very much. Every day her grandmother would serve her a delicious bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. + +The small girl was very competitive. She wanted to do everything the best. One day she decided to see if she could be the fastest eater. She had to beat her brothers, who were older than her. + +So she put on her hat and sat down to eat her oatmeal. She ate it as fast as she could, and when she was done she looked up proudly. She had eaten it even faster than her brothers. She was feeling so happy and proud of her achievement. + +The small girl was the fastest eater and had shown that she was very competitive. She was so pleased with herself, she decided to wear her hat every day for breakfast. +Once there was a little girl who loved to care for her toys. Every day she would make sure they were clean and cosy. + +One day, she wanted to give her toys an extra special treat. She went to the pantry and grabbed some powder. + +The powder was sparkly and smelled delicious, so the little girl carefully sprinkled it on the toys. They smelled so nice when she was done. + +The little girl was so proud of her work that she decided to show it off to her family. They thought it was really interesting. + +The powder made the toys look and smell so wonderful. The little girl knew that she had taken really good care of them. +Danny was a kind little boy who loved pink. One day, he was playing with his toy in the garden when he accidentally droped it. He looked sad, so his mum came over to give him a big hug. She said "Don't worry Danny, everything will be ok." + +The kind mum gave Danny a new pink toy to replace the one that dropped. Danny was very happy and he couldn't wait to play with it. He hugged his mum and said "Thank you mummy!" + +Danny spent the rest of the day playing with his new pink toy. He showed it off to all his friends, and he loved it. His mum was so proud of how kind Danny was. + +The next day, Danny packed his toy in his bag, so he wouldn't drop it again. He said goodbye to his mum and off he went to play. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called John. He was very troubled because he had to weigh something. + +John looked around for a clue for what he was supposed to weigh. He saw a newspaper lying on the floor and, knowing that paper was usually not too heavy, decided he should weigh the newspaper. + +John got a set of scales and, with some help from his mummy, he put the newspaper on the scales. He was very pleased when the scales showed that the newspaper was not heavy. + +John smiled as he packed away his scales and thanked his mum for her help. He said goodbye and made his way out of the house feeling much less troubled than before. From that day on John was always sure to weigh any new things before committing to them. +Once upon a time, there was a fast fox. He wanted to find a nice place to rest. He looked high and low for the perfect spot. Suddenly he saw a big, comfy couch next to a tree. He jumped on it and snapped it into two pieces! + +The fox was so sad. He didn't mean to snap the couch. He wanted to sit on it and take a nap. He apologized to the couch and silently crept away. + +But he didn't give up. He kept searching until he found an even better spot. He found a cozy treehouse just up the hill. He hopped inside and found that it was perfect! He laid his head down on the soft pillow and went to sleep. + +And he stayed there a long time, safe and happy! +Once upon a time there was an elephant who was very miserable. He was so sad that he didn't ever want to leave his little cave. + +One day, another elephant walked by and saw how sad the elephant was. She asked why he was so miserable, and the elephant told her that he wanted to get married but he had never met the right elephant before. + +The other elephant said she could help him. She told him that she knew a wonderful elephant who was looking for a husband. The sad elephant was so happy and said he would love to marry her. + +So, the other elephant took him to meet the lovely elephant and they got married. The sad elephant was no longer miserable because he now had a wife who he would love and care for forever. +Once upon a time there was a hunter. He loved to play in the woods and look for animals. One day, he was walking through the woods when he heard a noise. He saw a small animal. He smiled and watched it play. + +The hunter wanted to catch the animal, but it ran away into the bushes. He followed it and suddenly saw something dead. It was a big, scary animal! The hunter was afraid, so he ran away. + +As he was running, he heard the small animal playing in the woods. The hunter was happy, so he kept running. When he finally reached the village, he was safe. The hunter remembered the dead animal. He smiled and kept walking. He was happy the small animal was still playing. +Once upon a time there was a very shy little girl. Her name was Sam and she was very upset because she had a difficult time reading. Every day Sam would go to school and stand in front of the blackboard and try to read, but it never seemed to work. + +One day though, Sam was surprised. Her teacher had a special surprise for her. The teacher had painted a big picture on the blackboard and asked Sam to try to read the words that went with it. Even though Sam was very scared, she was determined. She took a deep breath, looked at the blackboard, and she started to read. + +Sam found that it was easier than she thought. With every word she read, her confidence started to grow. Soon she was reading all the words on the blackboard. Even though Sam was still shy, she was no longer upset. She was happy that she could read and proud of how far she had come. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane loved animals, and so when she saw a lovely stable, she squealed and ran inside. + +Inside she saw horses and cows eating hay, and she was so excited. She went up to a horse and said hello. The horse nickered softly and Jane was so happy. She noticed that each horse and cow had a beautiful ribbon. She decided to give each animal a big hug. + +One of the cows was bigger than the others, and Jane couldn't stop looking at it. The cow flicked its tail and Jane thought it was so cute! She decided to give it a special hug, and the big cow made a happy mooing sound. + +Jane loved all of the animals she saw in the stable. She could feel the love in the air and she knew that the animals felt loved too. After saying goodbye, Jane left the stable with a big smile on her face. +Rocco was a little boy who liked to play. He especially liked to kick things. One day he saw a ball and ran over to pick it up. He wanted to kick it, but just as he was about to, he heard a voice. It was a fairy who was as small as a fly. She said, "Don't kick the ball, Rocco. It will take you on a journey!" Rocco was confused but he put the ball down and sat back to listen. + +The fairy said, "If you kick the ball, it will take you to a magical world. You'll see things you've never seen before, but be careful! You must never do something foolish when you're in this world!" + +Rocco thought it sounded fun, so he got back up and kicked the ball. He felt a sudden gust of wind and in the blink of an eye, he arrived in the magical world. Everything was so beautiful and strange! Rocco had an amazing time exploring and he was careful to not do anything foolish. + +When he was ready to go home, the fairy reappeared and told him he had to find the ball. Rocco found the ball, said goodbye to the magical world, and kicked it one last time. Suddenly, he was back home as if nothing had ever happened. + +Rocco was so grateful for his adventure, but he never forgot the fairy's words: "Don't do anything +Once upon a time, there was a pale girl. Everyday, she would get a bowl of rice. But she wanted more. + +So the girl decided to try to increase the amount of rice in her bowl. She tried lots of different things. She tried playing a game, but it didn't work. She tried singing, but nothing happened. + +Finally, one day she had a good idea. She asked a nice lady for more rice. The lady was happy to increase the amount of rice in the girl's bowl. + +The girl thanked the nice lady, and every day her bowl of rice got bigger and bigger. And she was very happy. The end. +Lucy and her family went to the park. When they got there, Lucy was so excited she started to skip around. She loved skipping, it made her feel so happy. Her mum and dad were happy too, they followed Lucy around and watched her skip. + +Then, they went to a lovely pond. A family of ducks was swimming in the pond and they started to follow Lucy the whole way around. Lucy was so excited she started skipping faster. Suddenly, a duckling hopped out of the pond and started to skip too! + +Lucy and her duckling friend skipped together and made everyone laugh. Lucy's mum said, “Your little duckling friend needs an operationâ€. Lucy said she wanted to help, and so her mum took the duckling to the vet. + +A few days later, the duckling was back in the pond, ready to skip with Lucy again. Lucy was so excited to have her duckling friend back and give him a big hug. Together, they skipped around the pond until the sun went down. It was a lovely ending to a day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a beautiful violin. Every night she would play her violin and the sound made everyone feel happy. + +One day she decided to leave her violin at home and go outside to play. She ran around the playground and had lots of fun. + +Suddenly, she heard a sad sound coming from a nearby tree. She looked up to see a worried bird sitting there. He had lost his violin and he couldn’t find it anywhere. + +The little girl told the bird that she had left her violin at home. The bird was so happy that he started to sing. + +The little girl ran home, got the violin and brought it back to the bird. The bird was so happy to see it and started to play a beautiful song. Everyone in the park stopped to listen to the bird’s beautiful music. + +The little girl and the bird were so happy that they decided to form a band and play music together. And so they did, every day! +Once there was a girl called Anna. She was three years old and very playful. + +Anna liked to laugh and play all day. She would laugh and giggle when her friends came to visit her. She even laughed when she changed her clothes and when she ate her breakfast. + +But one day, Anna was feeling a bit careless. She shrugged her shoulders and jumped up high. But she was surprised when she didn't go as high as before. She felt heavy and realized that she had gained some weight. + +She could still laugh though. She laughed when she thought about how heavy she felt, but then she laughed harder when her mum and dad said she was a strong girl for being so brave. Anna knew that everything was going to be alright and she felt happy again. +Once upon a time there was a lawyer. The lawyer was very sleepy, so he decided to rest. Every day, he remained in bed until late in the morning. Every day he thought to himself, "I must get up soon, but I'm just too tired." + +But one day, something changed. The lawyer got a surprise package in the mail. With shaking hands, he opened it up. Inside was a shining badge and a letter. The letter said that he had been chosen to become a policeman. + +The lawyer was very excited. He jumped out of bed and grabbed his uniform. He put it on and ran out the door. He worked hard all day, and when it was time to go home, he was very tired. But he was proud of his work fighting crime and making his city safe. + +From that day on, the lawyer worked hard as a policeman and remained focused on his duties. Even when he was very sleepy, the lawyer persevered and continued to protect the city. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He had a tent he liked to play with. He liked to pretend it was his house! + +One day, the weather was not nice. It was raining so hard. The boy was sad because he couldn't play with his tent. + +He had an idea. He reversed the tent! He put it on the ceiling and played inside. The tent was now a cozy, dry spot. + +But then something yucky happened. A sour smell came into the tent. The boy didn't like it. He was worried. + +He ran outside and saw a sour-looking puddle. From the puddle was coming the smell! He reversed the tent off of the ceiling and the smell stopped. + +The boy was happy and laughed. He loved playing with his tent, even if it was raining. +Once upon a time, there was a pebble. It was a dull gray color. The pebble was with a family of ants. The ants liked the pebble, so they took care of it. + +One day the temperature outside rose to very hot. The pebble started to melt. The ants tried to push the pebble to a cooler place, but it was too heavy. The pebble kept melting until it was completely gone. + +The ants were sad. They had enjoyed the special pebble. But they were happy they had taken care of it while it was with them. + +The End +Once upon a time there was a thin rabbit. He was hopping around the garden looking for something to eat. He hopped and hopped until he saw a bright green spray. He wanted to try it so he hopped closer and sniffed. It smelled so good that he couldn't help but take a sip. It tasted like sugary water. + +The rabbit was so excited and he started hopping around the garden spraying the sugary liquid everywhere. He sprayed and sprayed until the garden was covered in a sweet sticky layer. He was so happy! + +Suddenly he heard a loud noise and he stopped hopping. He looked around, but he couldn't see anyone. So he continued hopping and spraying until he was all sticky. Then he hopped away and went back to his burrow. + +The rabbit was so tired from all his spraying that he fell asleep with a smile on his face. From that day on, he always remembered the time he sprayed the sweet sugary liquid in the garden. +The little girl was playing in the park. She had a small cart that she pushed around. It was full of toys and stuffed animals. She was having so much fun! + +Suddenly, the girl had an idea. She picked up her cart and threw it gracefully across the grass. It flew through the air and landed with a thump. + +The little girl smiled with delight. She ran over to her cart and threw it again. This time it went even higher. + +The little girl laughed and clapped her hands. She was having so much fun playing with her cart! She kept on throwing it up in the air and watching it fall gracefully to the ground. + +Eventually, the girl's mom called her home, but she didn't want to leave. She promised herself she would come back to the park and throw her cart again soon. +Milly was very eager to play. She saw a blanket on the floor and wanted to try something new. She picked up the blanket, put her hands in the middle and pushed it up into the air. It flew up in the sky and Milly laughed as she watched it float down. + +She decided to have another go and pushed the blanket again. It flew higher this time, and she followed it with her eyes. Then she noticed a bird that had also been watching it. The bird flew into the air and followed the blanket, soaring high in the sky. + +Milly smiled in awe as she watched the bird fly away with her blanket. She got very eager and pushed the blanket up again. She laughed as it flew into the sky, the bird following behind. Milly waved at the bird and watched as they both flew away together. +One day, Bobby wanted to play. He saw a tall tree and wanted to climb it. Bobby tried and tried, but he couldn't get up, so he asked for help. His dad saw the tree, and said, "Let's see if I can help you." Dad held Bobby up high, and Bobby was able to climb the tree. + +Once he got to the top, Bobby saw a big, bad grill. It was rusty and had metal spikes. Bobby was scared and wanted to get down. He called to Dad and said, "Help me, Dad!" Dad caught him and they went back home. + +Bobby was happy that he could climb the tree and see the big, bad grill, but he was also glad to be safe at home. +Once upon a time, there was a red door. Every day it would open and close, and it was very, very quiet. But one day, something special happened. + +There was a funny noise, like a big spoon stirring something. The door was stirring! No one knew why it was moving, but it moved all around and made a lot of noise. + +The door stirred and stirred. Soon, there were all kinds of bright colours coming out of it. Everyone was excited and wanted to see what was happening. + +Finally, when the stirring stopped, there was a big surprise. Out of the red door came lots and lots of yummy treats! The people were so happy and shared all the treats with each other. + +And they all lived happily ever after! +Mum was calm as she wiped the table. All around were vegetables which she had been cutting. There were potatoes and carrots. But most exciting was the cauliflower. It was white, with layers like a petal flower. + +Mum put it on the chopping board and started chopping. First she cut off the leaves and then she chopped it into pieces. Then she put the pieces into a pot. + +Suddenly, there was a noise. It was a spill! Mum had spilled some juice on the kitchen floor. With a cloth she wiped it up. + +The cauliflower was cooked, so mum set the table for dinner. She put the cauliflower in the middle of the table and it looked beautiful. + +Mum said it was time to eat. The cauliflower tasted delicious! Everyone was so happy. +Once upon a time there was a kind girl called Beth. She loved to shine sunshine. Every morning she would go outside and smile at the sun as it rose in the sky. One day she decided to make toast. She thought it would be so fun to eat toast in the sunshine. So she got some bread and put it in the toaster. Soon the toast was ready and she took it out. + +Beth sat down in the sunshine and smiled as she ate her toast. She thought it was the most delicious thing she had ever eaten. Suddenly the sun shone brighter than before and sparkled on her toast. It was truly a magical moment! Beth smiled as she finished her meal and thanked the sun for shining so brightly. +Once upon a time there was an intelligent fisherman. He was the fastest fisherman around! Every morning he would go out in his boat with his nets and try to catch lots of fish. He had some clever techniques to help him catch more. He would go at top speed around the lake to find the fish. His fishing buddies were always amazed at how quickly he could move. + +One morning he went out fishing before sunrise. He was going faster than ever before and soon he spotted some fish. He managed to catch them all in one big cast. His buddies were so surprised they all cheered! + +When the sun came up, they continued to fish. The intelligent fisherman seemed to know where the fish were and he kept catching lots of them. Eventually, the sun went back down again and he had caught more than everyone else. + +Everyone was so impressed with how fast and intelligently he had fished! From then on, he was known as the fastest and most intelligent fisherman around. +Once there was a girl called Rose. Rose was only three years old, but she was very smart. She was always looking for ways to make things safe. + +One day, Rose went to the park with her mum. After playing on the swings, they came to a sandpit. Rose started playing with the toys in the sand. She found a little green truck and said "Mine!" She was so happy to have a new truck, and wanted to keep it safe. + +Rose wanted to show her mum how safe she was keeping it. She stepped away from it and said "I know to keep my truck safe!". Her mum smiled and said "Of course you do sweetheart. I am so proud of you." + +Rose was so pleased that she knew how to keep her truck safe. She hugged her mum and started to play in the sand again. She knew that she was safe and that her truck was safe too. + +The End. +Once there was a girl. She was very special because she liked to do something unusual. It was called yoga. She did yoga every day to keep her happy and healthy. All her friends and family thought it was very strange. + +One day, she went to the park. There, she started to work. She did some funny poses with her body and moved around the grass. Everyone at the park was very surprised. + +The girl worked really, really hard. She moved her arms and legs around in funny and unusual ways. Finally, she was finished and she was very happy with her work. Everyone around her clapped and said, "Wow, that was really good yoga!" The girl smiled and went home feeling very satisfied. +Once there were two brothers. One was big and strong and the other was small and quiet. The big brother was mighty, but he would always ignore his small brother. The little brother wanted to join in and play with his big brother, but the big brother never wanted to. One day, the little brother decided he wouldn't be ignored any more. He went to the garden and found a seed. He planted it and watered it with love. The seed grew into a beautiful, mighty tree. The tree connected the brothers and they could now play together. Big brother was very proud of his small brother, who he would no longer ignore. They were happy and they were a team. +Once upon a time, there was a big, orange curtain. It was so big that it almost touched the floor. Every day, the curtain whispered to anyone who would listen. It told stories about far away places and magical adventures. + +One day, a little girl came to the curtain. She was very curious. She listened closely as the curtain whispered to her. She heard stories of brave knights and far away lands. + +The little girl was enchanted. She asked the curtain to keep sharing its stories with her. So, every day she would come back to listen. + +The little girl's friends heard about the curtain and wanted to listen too. So, soon the whole village was gathering around the big, orange curtain. They all listened closely, as the curtain whispered its stories about brave knights and magical adventures. Everyone was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl. She loved to see the world outside and admire all the beautiful things. Whenever she looked around, she saw a lot of nice things and felt so peaceful. + +One day, the girl took a walk in the park. She saw all the trees and flowers, and she admired how pretty they were. The girl also saw some birds and animals and she smiled at them. She admired how happy they all were. + +As she looked around, the girl noticed two little ducklings. She watched them play and feel so peaceful. She remembered how nice it was to feel happy like they were. + +The girl decided to sit by a lake and admire the view. She watched the sunset and felt so content, like everything was in peace. She was happy to just sit there and admire the beauty of nature. + +At the end of her day, the girl had lots of nice things to admire. She was so grateful for all the peaceful moments that made her feel all warm and fuzzy inside. +Once upon a time there was a wild girl called Lucy. She had bright yellow hair that soared as high as the sky. She loved to zip around on her scooter with her friends in the park. + +One blustery day, Lucy went to the park. She wanted to zip around on her scooter and feel the wind in her wild hair. As Lucy sped around, the wind blew her hair everywhere! It was a wonderful sight to behold. + +Lucy's friends came out to play too. They all ran around in circles and zig zagged through the park. They laughed as they ran and when they shouted, their voices echoed off the trees. Lucy and her friends zipped faster than ever on their scooters. It was so much fun! + +After they had finished zipping around, they all shared a big hug. Lucy said goodbye to her friends and went home. She was tired but very happy. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and liked to explore. One day she was playing in the garden when she saw something bright and shiny. She went over to investigate and found a steel box. + +The little girl was so excited that she wanted to keep the box. She dragged it into the house, up the stairs and into her bedroom. + +For hours she tried to open the box but it was very tight. So, she gave up and decided to sleep. + +In the morning, she jumped out of bed and went straight to the box. This time, it opened easily. Inside were some bright and sparkly jewels. She was so delighted that she shouted and ran around the house laughing. + +From that day on, the little girl kept the steel box near her when she slept. She felt safe knowing her bright treasures were close by. +Once there was a little bunny that lived in the forest. Every day the bunny hopped around and enjoyed being in nature. But then one day, something strange happened. All of the nature in the forest began to vanish. Trees, flowers, and even the bunny's friends were gone. + +The bunny was very confused and scared. Where could everyone have gone? He asked around, but no one knew. Then he remembered that he heard the other animals talking about selfish people coming to their forest. He realised that the selfish people must have taken away all the nature. + +The bunny was very sad. He had always enjoyed the beauty of nature, and now it was gone. But then something magical happened. Little by little, the nature began to come back. Flowers reappeared and birds returned to the trees. + +The bunny was so happy to see the nature come back. He knew that without the help of his friends, it would never have happened. He was grateful that together they had brought back the beauty of nature. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved animals. She wanted to feed every animal she saw. One day she saw a mysterious tutor who had a basket of food with him. She asked him if she could feed the animals too. The tutor said yes and so the two of them set off on an amazing journey. They fed many animals like squirrels, birds, rabbits, and more. The little girl was so excited that she got to help the tutor feed all the animals. She couldn't believe that it was so much fun! After they finished feeding the animals, the tutor thanked the little girl for her help. The little girl smiled and felt very proud of herself for helping in such a mysterious way. +Once there was a branch. It was old, and it had been outside for many years. The wind blew through it and it creaked in the sunlight. One day, an enthusiastic bird decided to make the branch its home. The bird hopped around it and made its nest inside. + +The bird was very happy to be in its new home. It sang and flapped its wings in excitement. But one day, the branch started to rot. The bird panicked, it didn't know what to do! It fluttered away, hoping to find another place to stay. + +The bird was sad, it had really liked the branch. But it eventually found another tree to make its home in. The bird was once again enthusiastic about its new home. It flew around the trunk and began to build its nest. + +The bird was now living happily in its new home. It sang and flapped its wings with joy. It had learned an important lesson, even though the branch had rotted, it could still find happiness somewhere else. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe. Joe loved surprise presents. One day he asked his parents for a present and they said yes. + +On his birthday, Joe was very excited. He opened his present and was surprised to find a computer! He had never seen one before and it was an original, just like the ones grown-up people used. + +Joe loved his new computer. He played on it every day and it was lots of fun. He even showed it to all his friends. They were surprised at his cool new gift. + +Joe was so happy with his surprise present. He thanked his parents again and again. From then on, he played on his computer every day. +One day, Mommy was very frustrated. She threw her hands up to the sky. Suddenly, her lamp fell over. She was even more frustrated now. She picked up the lamp and threw it across the room. It smashed apart on the floor. Mommy was so angry. She stomped out of the room, leaving the broken lamp pieces on the floor. + +Daddy came into the room and saw the mess. He was very surprised. He bent down and very carefully picked up all the pieces of the lamp. He put them into a box and carried them away. + +The next day, Daddy came back with a new lamp. It was much prettier than the old one. Mommy was so happy. The new lamp made her feel less frustrated. Daddy smiled and put the new lamp in the same place as before. + +Mommy and Daddy were both so happy that their lamp was fixed. They hugged each other and decided they would never be frustrated again. +Alice was in the kitchen with her mom. She was so excited to see what her mom was doing. + +Mom opened the dishwasher. It was full of dishes that needed to be cleaned. Alice watched her mom carefully put all of the plates and cups inside. + +Mom said the dishwasher was very reliable. She was always happy when it did its job. Alice couldn't wait to see what it would do. + +Mom closed the door. Then she pressed the button to turn it on. The dishwasher hummed as it worked. Alice listened and waited. + +After a few minutes, the dishwasher stopped and mom opened the door again. All of the dishes were sparkling clean! Alice was so happy to see her mom's reliable dishwasher do such a great job. +Max was a creative 3 year old who loved to explore. He was always looking to play new games. One day, Max found a big, soft blanket. He was so excited and wanted to snuggle into it right away. Max grabbed the blanket and gave it a big bite. He loved how it felt on his teeth and smiled big. + +Max explored the blanket some more and chewed on it. He loved how it tasted and felt. He wrapped himself up in it and cuddled into it. Max felt so warm and cozy wrapped up under the soft blanket. + +Max loved his blanket and would take it with him everywhere he went. He even took it to bed! Whenever he got lonely, Max would cuddle up with his blanket and bite it. It made him feel like he was snuggling up with a friend. + +Max was so happy that he had a cozy blanket to call his own. His creative playing kept him warm and helped him make even more friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to play. One day she went to the park and saw a barrel. She thought it looked fun and wanted to try it out. + +The little girl went up to the barrel, but she forgot to be careful. She jumped in and rolled around inside. It was fun but she spun around so fast she got dizzy. + +The little girl wanted to do it again, so she got out of the barrel and tried to roll it back to the park. But it was too heavy for her, and she couldn't move it. + +She was sad for a little while, but her mom saw her and said, "Don't worry. I can help you forget about the barrel." Together they went to get some ice cream and went back home. + +The little girl kept thinking about the barrel and how much fun she could have had with it. But she was happy that she was safe and so she smiled and had fun the rest of the day. +One day, a little girl was in a big building. She wanted to go to the top of the building. She saw a big metal box and pointed. "That's an elevator" her mom explained. The little girl smiled and made a big demand. + +"I want to go in the elevator!" she cried. + +Her mom laughed and said yes. They both stepped into the elevator and the little girl was so excited. She pushed all the buttons and watched the numbers go up, higher and higher. + +Soon enough, the elevator threw open it's doors and the little girl stepped out. She looked out and saw the perfect view of the city. All the lights and buildings stretching for miles. + +She smiled and declared the elevator perfect. From that day on, the little girl was an elevator fan and liked nothing better than a ride in her beloved metal box. +Once there was a wide field with lots of animals. One day, a little girl named Jane went to the field to find some fun. As she walked there, she saw a bunny poking around in the grass. It had a big, funny nose and fluffy ears. Jane thought it was the cutest thing she had ever seen. + +Suddenly, everything grew very quiet in the field. Jane looked around and noticed a hawk flying in the sky above. She was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, the little bunny poked Jane on her arm. She looked down into its big eyes and knew it wanted her to hide. Jane crouched down and the bunny curled up against her. + +The hawk flew away and the field became quiet once again. Jane smiled and thanked the bunny for keeping her safe. From then on, they were the best of friends! +Once upon a time, there was a careless little boy who was always getting into trouble. One day, he decided to go on a big adventure and peek underground. He was so excited! + +He took one step into the dark and spooky underground cave, but it was so scary that he backed away. He closed his eyes and stepped in again, this time with a bit more courage. + +He saw a lot of wonderful things! He saw huge rocks and little animals. He even peeked at a secret river and sparkling jewels! He was so happy that he stayed underground for hours, exploring and playing. + +Finally, it was time to go home. He said goodbye to the animals and thanked the cave for the amazing adventures. Then, he peeked back up to the sunlight and ran home. + +He never forgot his incredible underground adventure and the memories are with him forever! +Once upon a time there was a bear named Bob. Bob was a happy bear that liked to play with his friends. But one day, Bob felt angry. He was mad because he didn't feel his friends valued his touch. + +Bob spoke to his friends and told them he was unhappy. His friends said they were sorry and wanted him to know that they valued him. + +Bob felt better when his friends showed him how much they valued him. He was happy to know his friends cared. + +To show that he valued them too, Bob gave each of his friends a gentle hug. Everyone said they felt better knowing they were valued by their friend. + +The next day their friendship was stronger than ever, and Bob knew that he was valued. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Katie. She wanted to go swimming so she grabbed her swimming equipment. She took it to the beach and ran into the water. She started to splash around and have lots of fun. + +Meanwhile, two boys watched her and they became very envious. They wished they could splash around like she did. But they didn't have their swimming equipment. + +Finally, Katie went out of the water and the boys got their chance to splash. They laughed and splashed around like Katie had but it wasn't quite as fun. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a delicate little girl. She loved to do new and exciting things. One day, the little girl found a special pill in the garden. + +The pill was very delicate. She examined it carefully and held it between her two fingers. She looked around to make sure no one was watching, then popped the pill into her mouth. + +The little girl felt a magical tingle in her belly. She looked around and saw wonderful new animals and creatures. She jumped with joy, and laughed as she watched the creatures do funny things. + +Then, just as quickly as it started, the magical tingle in her belly went away. The little girl smiled, happy with the experience and excited to imagine what other wonderful adventures might be out there. +Once upon a time there was a dog, his name was Spot. Spot lived on a big farm with lots of animals. Spot loved to play in the summertime and romp around in the sunshine. + +One day, Spot heard a high voice on the farm. He was curious and decided to investigate. He ran and ran until he found a little wolf pup. Spot liked the pup and they started playing together. They had lots of fun. + +Suddenly the pup started to cry and tried to escape from the farm. Spot was worried and decided to help the pup. He barked for help and led the pup to safety away from the farm. + +In the end, Spot and the little wolf pup were safe and happy. They said goodbye, and Spot went back to the farm. He was very proud of his adventure and knew that he had helped the pup. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had big dark eyes and loved playing games. One day, she was feeling restless and wanted to have some fun. So, she decided to play hide and seek. + +She ran around the house, and then stopped in front of the stairs. She had an idea. She kept her eyes closed tight and said, "I'm going to hide here." She lay down on the stairs and held very still. + +After a few minutes, she heard someone coming downstairs. It was her mommy! She wasn't sure if her mommy could see her, so she kept very quiet. When her mommy was near the stairs, the little girl jumped up and said "Boo!" + +Her mommy's face lit up with a big smile. The little girl kept trying to hide on the stairs, and they played together until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer and he was very hungry. He looked around to see what he could find to eat. He spotted some delicious apples in a tree. He quickly reached up and grabbed one and took a big bite. It was very sweet and juicy and he ate the whole apple. He was so happy with the apple that he went out and picked a few more, just in case he was still hungry later. After a while, he decided to head home, his stomach now full. He thanked the apple tree for the delicious apples and went on his way. The end. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy farmer who had a spear. Every day he would settle in his field and try to catch animals with his spear. + +One day he spotted a big, fat rabbit hopping in his field. He held his spear tight and tried to get closer. The rabbit noticed the farmer and started hopping faster and faster! + +The farmer was determined to catch the rabbit and he ran after it. He finally got close enough to throw his spear and it hit the rabbit! The farmer was so happy that he had caught the rabbit with his spear. + +He quickly settled down and picked up the rabbit. He carried it back to his farm and proudly showed it off to his family. The rabbit was so tasty that the family had a big feast! + +From then on the farmer always used his spear to catch rabbits, so that he and his family could always have food. He had become an expert rabbit hunter and the other farmers in the village were very impressed. +Once there was a little girl called Kate. She was three years old and loved to play. One day, she was playing in the garden and lay down on the grass. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise in the distance. It got louder and louder and she started to feel scared. + +The noise was coming from a big, bright, yellow ambulance. It had a bright blue light and it was speeding up the street. It stopped outside Kate's house and a lot of people in white coats lay down on the ground beside it. Kate felt very scared and started to cry. + +Her mum rushed out of the house and comforted her. She told Kate that the ambulance had come to help sick people and that she was ok. She gave her a hug and the feeling of fear slowly disappeared. + +Kate lay in her mum's arms and watched as the ambulance drove away. She felt much better now and the dull feeling she had before soon disappeared. +Once upon a time there was a big, fat pig. He liked to roll around in the mud all day. One day he was rolling around in the mud when he heard something. It was a farmer calling him from a big stable. + +The pig stopped rolling and walked over to the stable. He followed the farmer inside and saw lots of horses. The horses were so happy to see him. They nuzzled him and said, "Welcome to our stable, friend." + +The pig was so happy. He curled up in the corner of the stable and fell asleep. Every day he would roll around in the mud and come back to the stable where all the horses were. All the horses were very fat and happy. + +The pig and the horses became the best of friends. They would play and roll around all day. Even when it was cold outside, they would stay warm in their stable. The pig lived a very happy life with his stable full of fat and happy friends. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy little girl. Her name was Sue and she had a sister. Every morning when Sue woke up she blinked her eyes and frowned. She wished that she could be happier like her sister was. + +Every day they did different things like go to the park or stay at home. Sue's sister was always having lots of fun, but Sue wasn't. She usually just scowled and grumbled. + +But then one day something amazing happened. They were walking in the park and Sue saw a puppy. She felt her heart stir with excitement when she saw it. She smiled and blinked as she reached out to pet the puppy. + +Sue's sister smiled too and together they gave the puppy lots of love. Sue felt happy and soon she was joining in all the fun with her sister. She realized that happiness was all around her, she just had to open her eyes to it. +Once upon a time there was a happy parrot. He was a very special parrot who loved to climb. Every day he flew up to the highest branches of the tree and climbed to the very top. + +When he was at the top, the parrot could see everything that was happening in his neighborhood below. He could see the birds building their nests and the animals playing in the grass. He enjoyed watching all the fun and adventure. + +One day the parrot noticed something very special in the park below. There were children playing on the swings and sliding down the slides! The parrot was so excited! He wanted to join them! + +So he flew down from the tree and hopped onto a slide. He went up and down, up and down, laughing as he went. The other children were happy to play with him. + +After a while, the parrot realized he had to get back to the tree. So he said goodbye to his new friends and flew back. He was a happy parrot! He had had a really great time on the slide! +Once upon a time there was a boy. His name was Tom. Tom liked to go for walks in the countryside. + +One day, he stepped outside and saw some sheep. They were dirty, covered in mud and grass. Tom wanted to touch them, so he stepped closer. He reached out his hand and stroked one of the sheep. + +Suddenly, the sheep started to run away! Tom tried to follow them, but they were too fast. He could only watch as they ran to the other side of the field. Even though they were dirty, Tom thought they looked beautiful! + +The next day, Tom went for another walk in the country. He stepped outside and, this time, he saw the sheep again. They were still very dirty, but they were standing still. Tom quietly stepped closer and cautiously reached out his hand. + +The sheep didn’t run away this time and Tom was able to pet them. He smiled and enjoyed the special moment. After that, Tom and the sheep were friends! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was three years old. She was called Carol. One day, Carol went for a walk and as she was walking, she wanted to find something. Suddenly, she saw a wide bush. She stepped closer and peeked inside. + +To her surprise, there was a minute box. She picked it up and carefully opened it. Inside, she found a tiny key. She was so excited! She quickly ran home and looked for something that the key could open. + +After a few minutes, she found a wide drawer. She put the key in the hole and turned. The drawer opened and Carol saw that it was filled with lots of wonderful surprises. + +Carol was so happy. She had found a minute box which had a tiny key inside and the key opened a wide drawer. It was a magical story! +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl named Betty. She wanted to find a special color to carry with her everywhere. + +So she searched and searched, until she found a pretty red flower. She was so happy that she grabbed the flower and carried it with her. + +Betty went outside in the sunshine, and she smelled the fresh air. She saw a big, blue sky and lots of different colored flowers. + +Betty chose a nice yellow flower with lots of petals. She was so excited to carry it with her wherever she went. + +Betty looked up at the sky and smiled. Now she had two special colors - red and yellow - and she could carry them with her wherever she went. +Once there was a little girl named Martha. She was very excited because she was going to the beach. Martha had all of her beach things in a bag, so she headed outside. When she got to the beach, Martha could see the waves. She was so excited! + +Martha ran to the sea and put her hands in the water. She was amazed! The water was cold and wet, and it made her smile. She jumped up and down and shouted with joy. + +Martha looked out to see, and noticed all the people on the beach. Some of them were playing and others were walking around. A few of them waved to her. Martha was a bit nervous, so she waved back quickly and then held on to her bag. + +Martha continued to play, and soon the sun went down and the beach was empty. It had been a beautiful day, and Martha was happy. She headed home with a smile on her face, waving goodbye to the beach. +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Daisy. Daisy loved to jog. She jogged to school every day, and jogged in the park for fun. One day, Daisy felt really hungry, so she decided to make some toast. She spread the butter on, making it nice and creamy. Then she put the toast in the toaster and waited for it to be ready. When the toast popped up, it looked perfect. It was golden and crunchy - just the way she liked it. She took a bite and it was delicious - very rare, just how she liked it. Daisy finished her toast and jogged back to school, feeling full of energy! +Once upon a time, there was a chubby mule named Max. He was so strong and sturdy and every morning he was ready for work. Every morning, Max's job was to help weigh vegetables at the farmer's market. He worked hard carrying the weighty vegetables to the scales. + +Max's job was important and he was very proud of it. He always gave it his all. He was very happy to help the farmer by carrying the big crates of vegetables back and fourth. + +One day the farmer came over to Max and put a sack of potatoes on his back. Max had to carry it to the scales and weigh it. Max was so proud that he could help out with this important job. + +When Max returned with the weighed potatoes, he could see the farmer was so pleased with him. From that day onwards, Max knew he was strong and important. He couldn't wait to prove it every morning at the market. +Jack was a little boy. He was three years old. Every day, he loved to go outside and play. + +One day, Jack went outside and found a pink toy car. It made a motion when Jack pushed the button. It was so exciting! + +Jack wanted to load it up with his special rocks. So, he took his bucket and filled it with the rocks. He loaded them into the pink toy car. + +Jack was so happy. He rolled the toy car around the garden and made the rocks go in circles! + +Jack was very proud of the car and his rocks. He played with it until the sun began to set. + +The next day, Jack went back outside to load the car up again with rocks. Jack was so excited to play with his pink toy car! +Once upon a time, there was a pond. It was full of frogs, and they were feeling very lively. + +One day, a little girl came to the pond. She had a pine cone in her hand. She wanted to poke something in the pond with it. + +So the little girl threw the pine cone into the pond. It made a loud splash that startled all the frogs. The frogs all swam away from the little girl. They were scared of her! + +But the little girl wasn't scared of the frogs. She just wanted to see what fun she could have. So she started to poke the pine cone around in the water. She pretended she was fishing! + +The frogs eventually came back to the pond, and watched the little girl having fun. They were a bit less scared, but they still stayed back. The little girl continued to poke at the water in the pond, and when she was done, she went home. + +The pond was quiet again, but the frogs all remembered the loud splash the little girl had made. They crossed their frog legs in amazement, and shared stories of the brave little girl who had dared to poke the pond! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Thomas. He loved to learn and explore, and he was excited every day to discover something new. + +One day, Thomas asked his parents for a special book, and they happily supplied him with it! The book was filled with strange symbols and symbols he didn't recognize. Thomas asked his parents what they were, and they explained it was a spell book. + +Thomas was very intrigued and eager to learn the spells. Each day his parents supplied him with new and interesting spells to read and learn, and soon Thomas was becoming an expert. + +One day, Thomas remembered the regular spells he had been learning and decided to practice one. To his surprise, a small fairy appeared in front of him! She smiled and said she was here to grant one wish. Thomas smiled, and asked for the same book of spells each day from then on, so he could become a master of spells! + +The fairy smiled and agreed, and she waved her wand to make it so. From then on, Thomas never ran out of interesting spells to learn, and so he became a regular wizard. +Once there was a mummy who loved to spoil her little boy. Every day she would make something special for him. Today she made him a yummy cake. She put it on a plate and tied a pretty scarf around it. + +The little boy was so happy when mummy gave him the cake. He took a big bite of the yummy cake and it tasted so good! He ate the whole cake and then asked mummy for a hug. + +Mummy gave him a big, cuddly hug and kissed him on the cheek. The little boy felt so special, he knew he was truly spoiled by his mummy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. One day Lucy went for a walk in the park. She looked around and saw so many cool things. There were birds chirping, flowers growing and trees blowing in the wind. It was so much fun. + +Lucy then came across a weird looking bush. It had really strange looking fruits on it. She asked her mom if she could try one. Her mom said yes, so she picked one and tried it. It tasted really weird. She didn't like it very much. + +Lucy decided to talk to the bush. She said, "Why do you have such weird tasting fruits on you?" The bush was quiet for a while, then it finally spoke: "people don't appreciate me, so I decided to grow weird tasting fruits to make it hard for them to eat me". + +Lucy felt sorry for the bush and she decided to keep it a secret. From then on, she never spoke of the weird tasting fruits ever again. The end. +One day, Jimmy was playing in the park. He had brought his favourite crayon with him. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He became very alert. He looked around and saw a big bear! The bear was squeezing his crayon. Jimmy was scared. He ran away as fast as he could. + +But he soon realised the bear was not chasing him. He turned around and saw that the bear was squeezing the crayon and making beautiful colours. Jimmy smiled. He went back to the bear and started playing with the crayon. They made wonderful pictures together. + +Jimmy and the bear stayed in the park all day, squeezing the crayon and making beautiful pictures. They had lots of fun! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Millie. She liked to be helpful and usually gave her friends lots of hugs. One day, Millie found a thumb on the floor. She picked it up and felt guilty. She didn't know what it was or who it belonged to. + +Millie decided to give it to the police. She took the thumb and went to the station. The police were very surprised to see it, but didn't know what it belonged to. + +The police decided to find out whose thumb it was and asked Millie for help. They showed her lots of pictures until she spotted the thumb that she found. Everyone was happy! + +The police thanked Millie for returning the thumb. They gave her a special reward for being so helpful. Millie was really pleased that she had been able to help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play in the park. She was so happy when the sun was shining and the birds would sing. She liked to admire the colourful flowers and smile at the friendly animals. On a sunny day, she decided to mop the floor of her house. She held the mop tightly and began to clean up the floor. As she was cleaning, she noticed how good it looked when she was finished. She admired her work and smiled for how hard she had been working. She was so proud of how clean it looked. The little girl had done a very good job and went outside to play, satisfied with her work. +Once upon a time there were two friends. They wanted to do something fun, so they decided to go to the theater. They took a bus to get there, and when they arrived they couldn’t wait to go inside. + +Once inside, the two friends had lots of fun! They watched a movie and ate popcorn, which was salty and crunchy. After the movie was over, they decided to get something to eat. + +They walked out of the theater and stopped at a restaurant. The two friends looked at the menu and chose their meals. One of them chose a burger and the other chose a sandwich. + +When their food arrived, they were both surprised! The burger was sour and the sandwich was too! They both laughed and couldn’t believe what they were eating. They had a good time in the end, even though the food was a little sour! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jill. She loved trying out new styles. Whatever her friends were wearing, she wanted to wear too. Today, Jill wanted to try out a bright pink dress. + +She waited and waited until her mom finally arrived home. As soon as she saw her mom, Jill asked if she could go shopping for a new dress. But her mom said no. She was too impatient. + +Jill was so sad! She wanted a dress so that she could try out the new style. Then something amazing happened. Her mom saw how important this was to Jill and decided to take her shopping. + +With a huge smile, Jill and her mom went to the store and Jill found the perfect dress. It was bright, sparkly and pink. + +Jill was so excited to try out her new style. In the end, she was so happy that she got to try out something new and fun. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little boy. He loved going to the zoo with his mom and dad because he would get to see all of the animals. He was so excited one day when he got to go to the zoo with his mom and dad. + +When they got to the zoo, they saw lots of exciting animals. There were lions, tigers, and monkeys. He went to the monkey enclosure and he saw a little monkey. The monkey was so cute! He wanted to give it a slap, so he reached out to try and slap it. + +But the monkey was smarter than he thought! The monkey grabbed the little boy's arm before he could slap it. The little boy was so surprised! His mom and dad were too. They laughed and said that he could not slap the animals at the zoo. + +The little boy was sad that he couldn't slap the cute little monkey. But he still had a lot of fun at the zoo with his mom and dad. He got to see so many different animals, and he even got to have a sweet ice cream cone when it was time to leave. +Once there was a bunny who was very small. He was hopping down the road, but it was getting very late. Soon it was dark, so the bunny started looking for a place to sleep. Then he saw a big, dangerous road. He was scared and started to hop away. + +But then the bunny realised something strange was happening. He felt like he was getting bigger! He hopped and hopped and soon he was a big, grown up bunny. He was so brave that he jumped onto the dangerous road. + +The bunny wanted to cross the dangerous road quickly and he started running. Suddenly, the bunny started to vanish! He could feel he was turning smaller and smaller, until he disappeared completely. + +The bunny was so small that he fit in the palm of a hand. He was back to being a tiny bunny again, but he had crossed the dangerous road! Now he was safe and he hopped away looking for a place to sleep. +Every evening, a little girl named Lucy would play in the park with her friends. It was always fun, and they would run around, play on the swings and make up games. + +As the evening grew darker, Lucy and her friends had to go home. But it wasn't goodbye for ever, as they all promised to meet up and play in the park again the next day! + +When Lucy eventually got home, she was so excited to tell her mom about all the cool things she had done that evening. With a smile on her face and energy in her steps, Lucy knew she would be back in the park the next day and ready to play. +Mommy was feeling creative so she decided to design a jeep. She gathered all the pieces she needed and worked hard to put it together. Mommy had to be very careful and work slowly to make sure all the pieces were in the right place. + +When the jeep was almost done, Mommy noticed that it was getting messy. Some of the pieces had fallen on the floor, some of them were even mixed up. + +Mommy smiled and decided not to worry. She found all the pieces that had fallen on the floor and put them back together. Then, she arranged all the pieces carefully, making sure they fit together in the right way. + +Finally, the jeep was finished! Mommy was so happy. The jeep was perfect and very nice. She gave it a big hug and enjoyed playing with it. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Daisy. Daisy liked to spread happiness wherever she went. One day, Daisy found a filthy poem that made her sad. So she decided to spread happiness in a very special way. + +She went to the store and bought lots of colours and glue. Then she made a pretty picture with the poem in the middle. She stuck stars and flowers around the poem, making it look really nice. + +When Daisy was finished, she spread her pretty poem everywhere. She put it in her house, to spread happiness to her family. She spread it to the park, so it could make the birds and bees happy. She spread it to her school, so it could make her friends smile. Lastly, she spread it to the park so it could make the clouds laugh. + +When Daisy was done spreading her poem, everyone was smiling. Daisy had made the world a happier place with her special poem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who really liked the outdoors. She would play outside for hours, jumping on the grass and chasing the butterflies. One day she was playing outside when the sun got really hot. She tried finding some shade under a tree but was too small to reach it. + +She decided to get help from her dad. He was sitting at the kitchen table and she asked him for help. She impatiently tapped her feet as she waited for an answer. To her surprise, her dad insisted that she construct her own shade! She was so excited. + +Her dad provided her with all the materials and she quickly got to work. After awhile she had created a false shade out of leaves and branches and proudly showed it to her dad. + +It was the perfect size and looked very real. She smiled happily, certain it would protect her from the sun's heat. Little did she know that the fake shade wouldn't last very long - it was after all, fake! +Tommy heard a loud noise coming from upstairs. He ran up to see what it was. There in the corner was a big iron. It looked very strange. He touched it, but it was hot and he had to jump back. Then he noticed the smell. It was very disgusting. Tommy ran away and told his mom what he had heard and seen. His mom told him it was called an iron and it is used for pressing clothes. Tommy was so happy he had found out what the loud noise was and he never wanted to go near the disgusting iron ever again. +Tim and Lily are playing with their toy cars in the garden. They like to make them speed on the grass and the dirt. They pretend they are racing drivers and make loud noises. + +"Vroom, vroom, I'm faster than you!" Tim says, as he pushes his red car. + +"No, you're not, I'm faster!" Lily says, as she pushes her blue car. + +They chase each other around the garden, laughing and having fun. + +But then, they hear a growl from behind the fence. They stop and look. It is a big dog, with brown fur and sharp teeth. It is hungry and angry. It wants to eat their toy cars. + +"Roar, roar, give me your cars!" the dog says, as it jumps over the fence. + +Tim and Lily are scared. They run to the house, holding their toy cars. They scream for their mom. + +"Mom, mom, help us! There is a big dog in the garden!" they say. + +Mom hears them and comes out. She sees the dog and picks up a stick. She waves it at the dog and shouts. + +"Go away, bad dog! Leave my kids alone!" she says. + +The dog is afraid of mom and the stick. It runs away, back to the fence. It does not want to fight mom. + +Tim and Lily are safe. They hug mom and thank her. + +"Thank you, mom, you saved us!" they say. + +Mom hugs them back and smiles. + +"You're welcome, my loves. I'm glad you're okay. Now, let's go inside and have some cookies. You must be hungry after playing so much." she says. + +Tim and Lily nod and smile. They follow mom to the house, still holding their toy cars. They are happy and hungry. They love mom and their toy cars. They do not like the big dog. +Tom is a big boy. He can go to the park with Mom and Dad. He likes to play on the slide and the swing. But he does not like the big bridge. The big bridge is scary. It has holes and it shakes. + +One day, Mom and Dad say, "Let's cross the big bridge, Tom. It will be fun." Tom says, "No, no, no. I don't want to cross the big bridge. It is too scary." Mom and Dad say, "Don't be afraid, Tom. We will hold your hand. You will be safe." + +Tom does not want to go, but he does not want to make Mom and Dad sad. He says, "OK, I will try." He takes Mom's hand and Dad's hand. They walk to the big bridge. Tom sees the holes and feels the bridge shake. He is very scared. He says, "Mom, Dad, I don't like this. I want to go back." + +Mom and Dad say, "It's OK, Tom. We are almost there. Look, there is the other side. You can do it." They smile and hug Tom. Tom sees a belt on the bridge. The belt is red and shiny. It has a buckle and a loop. Tom likes the belt. He says, "Mom, Dad, can I have the belt? It is pretty." + +Mom and Dad say, "Sure, Tom. You can have the belt. It is a normal belt. Someone left it here. Maybe they forgot it. You can use it for your pants or your coat." They help Tom take the belt. Tom is happy. He says, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. I like the belt. It is my new toy." + +They cross the big bridge. Tom is not scared anymore. He is proud. He says, "I did it, Mom and Dad. I crossed the big bridge. It was not so bad. Can we do it again?" Mom and Dad say, "Yes, Tom. We can do it again. You are a brave boy. We love you." They kiss Tom and hold his hand. They go to the park and have fun. Tom plays with his new belt. He is happy. +Lily and Ben love to play at the park. They like to slide, climb and run. But their favorite thing is to swing. They swing high and low, fast and slow. They laugh and shout as they feel the wind in their hair. + +One day, they see a new friend at the park. He is a dog with brown fur and a long tail. He looks friendly and happy. He runs to Lily and Ben and wags his tail. He wants to play with them. + +Lily and Ben are happy to meet the dog. They pet him and give him a name. They call him Sausage, because he is long and round like a sausage. Sausage likes his name. He barks and licks their faces. + +They take Sausage to the swings. They help him sit on a swing and push him gently. Sausage loves to swing. He feels like he is flying. He barks and wags his tail. Lily and Ben swing with him. They have fun together. + +After a while, they are tired and hungry. They go to the bench and have a snack. They share their crackers and cheese with Sausage. He eats them with his smooth tongue. He is grateful and happy. He cuddles with Lily and Ben. They hug him and tell him they are his friends. Sausage feels loved and safe. He thinks he has found his new home. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play games together. Today, they play hide and seek in the park. Sam is the seeker. He counts to ten and then says, "Ready or not, here I come!" + +He looks for Mia behind the trees, the swings, the slide, but he cannot find her. He thinks Mia is very good at hiding. He wonders where she is. He says, "Mia, Mia, where are you?" + +Mia hears Sam's voice. She smiles. She is hiding under a big bush. She thinks Sam will never find her. She thinks she will win the game. She thinks she is very clever. She says, "You can't find me, Sam!" + +Sam hears Mia's voice. He runs to the bush. He sees Mia's feet sticking out. He laughs. He says, "I found you, Mia! I found you!" + +Mia comes out of the bush. She is sad. She says, "Oh, no! You found me, Sam! You win the game!" + +Sam hugs Mia. He says, "Don't be sad, Mia. You are a good hider. But I am a good seeker. We are both good at the game. We can play again. You can be the seeker this time." + +Mia smiles. She says, "OK, Sam. You are a good friend. We can play again. I will be the seeker this time." + +Sam and Mia are happy. They play hide and seek again. They have fun. They are popular. Other kids want to play with them. They share their victory. +Tom and Mia like to play outside in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They give him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They are very happy. + +But then, a mean dog comes and barks at them. He runs to the snowman and bites his nose. He pulls and pulls until the nose falls off. Tom and Mia are very sad. They shout at the dog to go away. + +The dog does not listen. He jumps on the snowman and knocks him down. He breaks his hat and his scarf. He makes a big mess. Tom and Mia are very angry. They throw snowballs at the dog to make him stop. + +The dog does not like the snowballs. He runs away with the nose in his mouth. He goes to his house and hides under a tree. He tries to eat the nose, but it is too icy. He spits it out and whines. + +Tom and Mia see the dog and the nose. They run to get them. They are very brave. They unlock the gate and go inside the yard. They pick up the nose and the hat and the scarf. They pat the dog and say sorry. They are very kind. + +The dog feels bad. He licks their hands and wags his tail. He is very sorry. He gives them a toy to play with. They are very happy. They play with the dog and the toy. They make a new snowman with the nose and the hat and the scarf. They are very proud. +Tom was a shy boy. He did not like to talk to new people. He liked to play with his toys and read his books. He had a big teddy bear that he hugged every night. + +One day, his mom said, "Tom, we are going to visit Aunt Sue. She has a girl your age. Her name is Lily. She is very nice. You can play with her." + +Tom felt scared. He did not want to go. He did not want to meet Lily. He wanted to stay home with his teddy bear. He said, "No, mom. I don't want to go. I don't want to play with Lily. I want to play with teddy." + +Mom said, "Tom, don't be shy. Lily is a good friend. She has a lot of toys and books. She also has a cat. You like cats, don't you? Maybe you can pet her cat. Come on, let's go. It will be fun." + +Tom did not think it would be fun. He took his teddy bear and followed his mom to the car. He was very quiet on the way. He hoped Lily would not talk to him. + +When they arrived at Aunt Sue's house, Lily was waiting for them. She had a big smile on her face. She said, "Hi, Tom. I'm Lily. I'm happy to see you. Do you want to play with me?" + +Tom did not say anything. He hid behind his mom. He held his teddy bear tight. He wished he was home. + +Lily said, "Don't be shy, Tom. I have a lot of fun things to show you. Look, this is my cat. Her name is Fluffy. She is very soft and friendly. Do you want to pet her?" + +Tom looked at the cat. The cat looked nice. She had white fur and green eyes. She rubbed her head against Lily's leg. Tom liked cats. He wanted to pet her. But he was still shy. He shook his head. He said, "No, thank you." + +Lily said, "That's okay. Maybe later. How about we go to the kitchen? I have some jam and bread. Do you like jam and bread? I do. They are yummy. Come on, let's go." + +Tom liked jam and bread. He was hungry. He nodded his head. He said, "Yes, please." + +Lily took his hand and led him to the kitchen. She said, "Here, you can sit here. I'll get the jam and bread. What kind of jam do you like? I have strawberry, raspberry, and blueberry. I like strawberry the best. It is sweet and red." + +Tom said, "I like strawberry too. It is my favorite." + +Lily smiled. She said, "Me too. We have something in common. Here, I'll give you some jam and bread. You can spread the jam with this knife. Be careful, it is not sharp, but don't cut yourself." + +Tom took the jam and bread. He spread the jam with the knife. He took a bite. It was yummy. He said, "Thank you, Lily. This is good." + +Lily said, "You're welcome, Tom. I'm glad you like it. Do you want some milk? I have some milk in the fridge. It is cold and white. It goes well with jam and bread." + +Tom said, "Yes, please. I like milk too." + +Lily got some milk and poured it into two cups. She gave one to Tom and took the other. She said, "Cheers. Let's drink our milk." + +Tom lifted his cup and clinked it with Lily's. He said, "Cheers. Thank you, Lily. You are very nice." + +Lily said, "You're welcome, Tom. You are very nice too. Do you want to play with me after we finish our jam and bread and milk? I have a lot of toys and books. We can have fun." + +Tom looked at Lily. She had a big smile on her face. She was very nice. He felt less shy. He said, "Yes, please. I want to play with you. You are a good friend." + +Lily said, "Yay. I'm happy to hear that. You are a good friend too. Come on, let's go to my room. We can play with my toys and books. And maybe you can pet my cat too. She likes you. She told me." + +Tom smiled. He said, "Okay. Let's go. And maybe I can show you my teddy bear too. He likes you too. He told me." + +Lily said, "Really? I would love to see your teddy bear. He looks very cute and cuddly. Come on +Tim and Jen were friends who liked to play outside. They had many toys, but they did not organize them well. They left them everywhere, on the grass, on the road, on the hill. Mom and Dad told them to clean up, but they did not listen. + +One day, they decided to have a race with their bikes. They wanted to see who was faster and who could go up the hill. They put on their helmets and got ready. "Are you ready, Jen?" Tim asked. "Yes, I am, Tim. I will beat you!" Jen said. They smiled and said "Go!" + +They pedaled hard and fast. They passed the grass and the road. They came to the hill. It was steep and high. Tim was ahead of Jen. He felt lucky. He looked back and said "Ha ha, I am winning!" But he did not see the toy car that was on the hill. He hit it with his bike and lost his balance. He fell off his bike and rolled down the hill. He hurt his head, his arm, and his leg. He cried out loud. + +Jen saw what happened and stopped her bike. She was scared and sad. She ran to Tim and tried to help him. She said "Oh no, Tim, are you okay?" But Tim did not answer. He was unconscious. Jen screamed for help. Mom and Dad heard her and came running. They saw Tim and Jen and the toy car. They were shocked and angry. They called an ambulance and took Tim to the hospital. + +Tim had to stay in the hospital for a long time. He had a broken arm, a broken leg, and a concussion. He had to wear a cast and a bandage. He could not play outside or with his toys. He was bored and unhappy. Jen came to visit him and brought him a card and a balloon. She said "I am sorry, Tim. I hope you get better soon." Tim said "Thank you, Jen. I am sorry too. I should have organized my toys. I was not lucky. I was silly." They hugged and cried. They learned their lesson. They promised to organize their toys and be careful next time. But it was too late. The end. +Lily and Tom were going on a trip with their mom and dad. They had big luggage that they put in the car. Lily was very happy and excited. She wanted to see new things and play with new friends. Tom was very scared and sad. He did not want to leave his home and his toys. He did not like new things and new people. + +"Tom, why are you so pale?" Lily asked her brother. "Are you sick?" + +"No, I'm not sick. I'm just nervous. I don't want to go on this trip. I want to stay here," Tom said. + +"But Tom, this trip will be fun. Mom and dad said we will see mountains and lakes and animals. And we will meet other kids who speak different words. Don't you want to learn and have fun?" Lily said. + +"No, I don't. I want to be safe and comfortable. I don't like change. I don't like surprises. I don't like anything new," Tom said. + +Lily tried to cheer up her brother, but he did not listen. He just hugged his teddy bear and looked out the window. He did not talk to anyone. + +When they arrived at the airport, they had to take their luggage out of the car and put it on a big belt. The belt moved and took their luggage away. Lily watched with curiosity and wonder. Tom watched with fear and worry. + +"Where is our luggage going?" Tom asked. + +"It's going to the plane. The plane will fly us to our destination. Don't worry, we will get our luggage back when we land," mom said. + +"But what if we don't? What if our luggage gets lost or broken or stolen? What if someone takes my teddy bear?" Tom said. + +"Tom, that won't happen. The people who work here are very careful and nice. They will make sure our luggage is safe and sound. And you can keep your teddy bear with you. He can be your travel buddy," dad said. + +Tom did not believe his dad. He did not trust the people or the plane or the belt. He wanted his luggage back. He started to cry and scream. He ran after his luggage. He tried to grab it from the belt. He did not see the sign that said "Do not touch". + +Suddenly, a loud noise made him stop. He looked up and saw a big man in a uniform. The man was angry and stern. He shouted at Tom. + +"Hey, kid, what are you doing? You can't touch the luggage. You can't go near the belt. You can't run around here. You are breaking the rules. You are causing trouble. You are in danger. Come here, right now!" + +Tom was terrified. He did not know what to do. He felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned around and saw his dad. His dad was also angry and worried. He picked up Tom and carried him away. He apologized to the man and to the other people. He took Tom to a corner and scolded him. + +"Tom, what were you thinking? You could have hurt yourself or someone else. You could have lost your luggage or your teddy bear. You could have missed our flight. You could have ruined our trip. You were very naughty and foolish. You should be ashamed of yourself." + +Tom felt ashamed. He also felt sorry. He realized he had made a big mistake. He had let his fear and sadness take over. He had not listened to his mom and dad or his sister. He had not been brave or smart or kind. He had been a bad boy. + +He looked at his dad and said, "Dad, I'm sorry. I was scared and sad. I didn't want to go on this trip. I didn't want to leave my home and my toys. I didn't want to lose my luggage or my teddy bear. I didn't want to try new things or meet new people. I was wrong. I was stupid. I was selfish. Please forgive me." + +Dad looked at Tom and said, "Tom, I forgive you. I love you. I understand you. But you have to learn from this. You have to be more careful and respectful. You have to be more open and curious. You have to be more happy and grateful. You have to be a good boy. Can you do that?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, dad. I can do that. I will do that. I will be a good boy. I will try to enjoy this trip. I will try to learn and have fun. I will try to be brave and smart and kind. I will try to be like Lily." + +Dad smiled and hugged Tom. He said, "That's my boy. I'm proud of you. Now, let's go find mom and Lily +Tom and Jen are twins. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They like to make them go fast on the floor. + +One day, they see a big car in the store. It is red and shiny. It has a button that makes it go with speed. Tom and Jen want the big car very much. + +"Can we have the big car, Mom?" they ask together. + +Mom looks at the big car. She sees the price. It is too much. She shakes her head. + +"No, my loves, the big car is too expensive. We cannot buy it today. Maybe another day, when we have more money." + +Tom and Jen are sad. They look at the big car with longing. They wish they could play with it. + +They go home with Mom. They play with their cars on the floor. They make them go fast and pretend they are the big car. They have fun, but they still think of the big car in the store. They hope they can have it someday. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, jump, and slide. They are healthy and happy. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. He is brown and furry. He barks loud. Lily and Ben are scared. They run away from the dog. + +But the dog follows them. He wants to play too. He runs faster than Lily and Ben. He catches up with them. He jumps on them. He licks their faces. + +Lily and Ben cry. They do not like the dog. They want him to go away. They shout for help. + +A man hears them. He is the dog's owner. He comes to the park. He sees Lily and Ben. He sees the dog. He is sorry. He calls the dog. He puts a leash on him. He says sorry to Lily and Ben. He says the dog is friendly. He says he will take him to another place. + +Lily and Ben stop crying. They are glad the man came. They are glad the dog is gone. They say thank you to the man. They go back to play. They are healthy and happy again. +Anna liked to whistle. She whistled when she played, when she ate, and when she went to bed. She whistled songs she heard on the radio, or made up her own. She whistled so much that her mom and dad called her Whistling Anna. + +One day, Anna's mom took her to see an opera. An opera was a big show with people singing and acting on a stage. Anna was excited to see the opera, but she did not know the rules. She thought she could whistle along with the singers, like she did at home. + +When the opera started, Anna heard a lady sing very high and loud. She thought it was funny, and tried to whistle the same way. But the people around her did not like it. They said "Shh!" and "Be quiet!" and "Stop that noise!" Anna felt sad and confused. She did not understand why they were angry. She only wanted to join the fun. + +Her mom saw that Anna was upset, and whispered in her ear. "Anna, I know you love to whistle, but this is not the time. The opera is a special kind of show, where you have to listen and watch quietly. The singers work very hard to make beautiful music, and they need our respect. You can whistle later, when we go home, okay?" + +Anna nodded, and tried to be quiet. She still liked the opera, but she missed whistling. She felt cold in the big theater, and wished she had her blanket. She snuggled close to her mom, and waited for the show to end. She hoped the singers would be happy, and that they would whistle too, when they were done. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. Ben has a big red car that can lift things. Sam has a small blue car that can zoom fast. + +One day, they are playing in the living room. Ben wants to lift Sam's car with his car. He thinks it is cool. He says, "Look, Sam, I can lift your car with my car. It is so fun!" + +Sam does not like it. He wants his car back. He says, "No, Ben, give me my car. It is mine. I want to zoom with it. It is not fun!" + +Ben does not listen. He lifts Sam's car higher and higher. He says, "Ha ha, Sam, you can't reach your car. It is too high. My car is better than your car." + +Sam gets angry. He tries to grab his car, but he can't. He says, "Stop it, Ben, stop it. You are mean. I don't like you." + +He pushes Ben's car and makes it fall. Ben's car drops Sam's car and both cars crash on the floor. They make a loud noise. The cars are broken. + +Ben and Sam start to cry. They are sad and sorry. They say, "Oh no, our cars are broken. We are sorry. We like our cars. We like each other." + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees the broken cars and the crying brothers. She says, "What happened, boys? Why are you crying? Why are your cars broken?" + +Ben and Sam tell Mom what happened. They say, "We were playing with our cars. Ben wanted to lift my car with his car. I wanted to zoom with my car. We fought and pushed and crashed our cars. We are sorry, Mom." + +Mom hugs Ben and Sam. She says, "It's okay, boys. I know you are sorry. But you have to be careful with your toys and with each other. You have to share and take turns and be nice. You have to say sorry and forgive. You have to love each other." + +Ben and Sam hug Mom. They say, "We love you, Mom. We love each other. We are sorry. We will share and take turns and be nice. We will say sorry and forgive." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That's good, boys. I love you, too. Now, let's see if we can fix your cars. Maybe we can make them lift and zoom again. Maybe we can make them cool again." +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they get a big box from their dad. It has a new toy truck inside. It can deliver things and make noises. + +Tim and Sam are happy. They want to play with the truck. But they have a problem. They only have one truck and two boys. They both want to drive the truck. They start to fight. + +"Give me the truck!" Tim says. "No, it's mine!" Sam says. They pull and push the truck. The truck breaks. It stops making noises. It is dead. + +Tim and Sam are sad. They look at the dead truck. They feel sorry. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. + +They go to the garden. They see some flowers. They pick some flowers. They put them in the truck. They pretend the truck can still deliver things. They have fun. They are happy again. +Lily loves to play with her mom's jewelry. She likes the bright colors and the shiny stones. She likes to put them on her neck, her ears, and her fingers. She feels like a princess. + +One day, Lily finds a broken necklace in her mom's jewelry box. It has a big red stone that is loose and a metal chain that is snapped. Lily feels sad. She wants to fix the necklace for her mom. She thinks hard. What can she use to fix it? + +She remembers that her dad has a tool box in the garage. She runs to the garage and looks for the tool box. She finds a small pliers and a roll of tape. She thinks these can help her fix the necklace. She takes them to her room and starts to work. + +She uses the pliers to squeeze the metal around the red stone. She makes it tight so the stone does not fall out. She uses the tape to join the two ends of the chain. She makes it smooth so it does not hurt. She looks at the necklace. She thinks it looks good. She is proud of herself. + +She runs to her mom and shows her the necklace. She says, "Mom, I fixed your necklace for you. I used pliers and tape. Do you like it?" Her mom smiles and hugs her. She says, "Lily, you are so sweet and clever. Thank you for fixing my necklace. I love it and I love you." She puts the necklace on Lily and kisses her. Lily feels happy. She feels like a princess. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a big teddy bear in a box. It is soft and brown and has a red bow. They both want to hold the teddy bear. + +"Give me the teddy bear!" Tom says. He pulls the teddy bear from Lily's arms. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily says. She tries to get the teddy bear back. + +They tug and tug until the teddy bear rips. The stuffing comes out and the bow falls off. Tom and Lily stop and look at the teddy bear. They feel guilty. They have broken the teddy bear. + +They hear their mom coming. They are scared. They hide the teddy bear under the bed. + +"Hi, kids. How are you?" Mom says. She smiles and sits on the bed. + +"We are fine, Mom," Tom and Lily say. They do not look at Mom. + +Mom sees the stuffing and the bow on the floor. She frowns. She looks under the bed. She sees the teddy bear. + +"Who did this?" Mom asks. She is not happy. + +Tom and Lily look at each other. They do not want to lie. They do not want to blame each other. They feel sorry. + +"We did, Mom. We are sorry," Tom and Lily say. They lower their heads. + +Mom sighs. She picks up the teddy bear. She holds it in her hands. + +"I know you are sorry, kids. But this teddy bear was a gift from Grandma. She made it for you with love. You should not fight over it. You should share it and take care of it," Mom says. She is sad. + +Tom and Lily nod. They understand. They love Grandma. They love the teddy bear. + +"Can you fix it, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"I can try, Tom. But it will not be the same. It will have scars. Just like your hearts when you hurt each other," Mom says. + +Tom and Lily hug Mom. They hug each other. They hug the teddy bear. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We are sorry, Grandma. We are sorry, teddy bear. We love you," Tom and Lily say. + +Mom smiles. She kisses them. She hugs them. + +"I love you, too, kids. And I forgive you. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will be kind and gentle to each other and to your toys. Can you do that?" Mom says. + +Tom and Lily look at each other. They smile. They nod. + +"Yes, Mom. We promise," Tom and Lily say. + +They hold hands. They hold the teddy bear. They are happy. +Lila and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big poster of a leopard. The leopard has many spots on its fur. + +"Look, a leopard!" Lila says. "It is so pretty and fast." + +"I like leopards too," Ben says. "Do you know how many spots it has?" + +Lila shakes her head. "No, I don't. Do you?" + +Ben smiles. "Let's count them together. Maybe we can find out." + +They go closer to the poster and point at the spots. They start to count. + +"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-one, twenty-two, twenty-three, twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-six, twenty-seven, twenty-eight, twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-one, thirty-two, thirty-three, thirty-four, thirty-five, thirty-six, thirty-seven, thirty-eight, thirty-nine, forty, forty-one, forty-two, forty-three, forty-four, forty-five, forty-six, forty-seven, forty-eight, forty-nine, fifty, fifty-one, fifty-two, fifty-three, fifty-four, fifty-five, fifty-six, fifty-seven, fifty-eight, fifty-nine, sixty, sixty-one, sixty-two, sixty-three, sixty-four, sixty-five, sixty-six, sixty-seven, sixty-eight, sixty-nine, seventy, seventy-one, seventy-two, seventy-three, seventy-four, seventy-five, seventy-six, seventy-seven, seventy-eight, seventy-nine, eighty, eighty-one, eighty-two, eighty-three, eighty-four, eighty-five, eighty-six, eighty-seven, eighty-eight, eighty-nine, ninety, ninety-one, ninety-two, ninety-three, ninety-four, ninety-five, ninety-six, ninety-seven, ninety-eight, ninety-nine, one hundred!" + +They finish counting and look at each other. They are very proud and happy. + +"Wow, that is a lot of spots!" Lila says. "The leopard has one hundred spots!" + +"That is amazing!" Ben says. "The leopard is so wide and spotty!" + +They hug each other and laugh. They love counting and leopards. They are good friends. +Ben loves to play with his tools. He has a hammer, a saw, a screwdriver and a wrench. He likes to pretend he is fixing things around the house. He also likes to share his tools with his friends. + +One day, Ben invites Lily to play with him. Lily likes Ben's tools too. She picks up the saw and tries to cut a piece of wood. But the saw is broken. It has a big crack in the blade. Lily does not know this. She pushes the saw hard and it snaps in half. + +Ben sees what Lily did and gets very angry. He shouts at Lily and says she is a bad friend. He says she broke his saw on purpose. He says he does not want to play with her anymore. He snatches the other tools from her and tells her to go away. + +Lily feels very sad and sorry. She did not mean to break the saw. She did not know it was broken. She tries to apologize to Ben, but he does not listen. He turns his back on her and plays by himself. + +Lily starts to cry. She wants to be friends with Ben again. She wonders if she can fix the saw somehow. She looks around and sees some tape and glue. She has an idea. She picks up the two pieces of the saw and puts them together. She wraps some tape around the crack and puts some glue on it. She hopes it will work. + +She goes back to Ben and shows him the saw. She says she is very sorry and she fixed the saw for him. She asks him if he still wants to be friends. Ben looks at the saw and sees that Lily tried to make it better. He feels a little bit sorry too. He says he is sorry for yelling at her and being mean. He says he still wants to be friends. He thanks her for fixing the saw and gives her a hug. + +Ben and Lily smile at each other and decide to play together again. They share the tools and have fun. They learn to be careful with the tools and to say sorry when they make a mistake. They also learn to forgive and to love each other. +Lily and Ben were hungry after playing in the park. They sat on a bench and opened their lunch boxes. Lily had a sandwich with cheese and ham. Ben had a sandwich with peanut butter and jelly. + +"Can I try your sandwich?" Lily asked Ben. "I like cheese and ham." + +"OK, but only if I can try yours," Ben said. "I like peanut butter and jelly." + +They swapped their sandwiches and took a bite. They both made a face. + +"Yuck!" Lily said. "Your sandwich is sticky and sweet. I don't like it." + +"Yuck!" Ben said. "Your sandwich is salty and chewy. I don't like it either." + +They quickly gave back their sandwiches and ate their own. They felt better. + +"Sorry, Lily," Ben said. "I guess we have different tastes." + +"That's OK, Ben," Lily said. "We can still be friends." + +They finished their sandwiches and drank some juice. Then they saw a big slide in the playground. They ran to it and climbed the ladder. + +"Who wants to go first?" Lily asked. + +"I do, I do!" Ben said. He sat on the slide and got ready to go down. + +But then a big boy came and pushed Ben off the slide. He fell on the ground and hurt his knee. He started to cry. + +"Hey, that's not nice!" Lily shouted at the big boy. "You can't push people like that. That's mean." + +The big boy laughed and said, "I don't care. I'm bigger than you. I can do what I want." + +He tried to get on the slide, but Lily blocked his way. She was brave and angry. + +"No, you can't," she said. "You have to wait your turn. And you have to say sorry to Ben. He's my friend." + +The big boy was surprised. He didn't expect Lily to stand up to him. He looked around and saw that other kids were watching. He felt ashamed. + +"Fine, fine," he said. "I'm sorry, Ben. I won't push you again." + +He walked away and left the slide. Lily helped Ben get up and hugged him. + +"Are you OK, Ben?" she asked. + +"I'm OK, Lily," he said. "Thank you for helping me. You're incredible." + +They smiled and hugged again. Then they went down the slide together. They had fun. They were happy. +Lily liked jazz. Jazz was music that made her want to dance and clap. She had a jazz CD that her dad gave her. She played it every day in her room. + +One day, Lily saw a sign that said "Jazz Show". The sign had a picture of a man with a big horn and a woman with a shiny dress. Lily wanted to see the jazz show. She asked her mom if they could go. + +Mom said yes. She said they had to take a bus to the city. Lily was excited. She put on her best shoes and her red hat. She held mom's hand as they entered the bus. The bus was loud and bumpy, but Lily did not mind. + +They got off the bus near a big building. The building had lights and letters that said "Jazz Club". Mom showed a paper to a man at the door. The man smiled and let them enter. Lily saw many people inside. They were sitting at tables and chairs. Some were eating and drinking. Some were talking and laughing. + +Lily smelled something spicy. She saw a plate of food on a table. It had red sauce and cheese and bread. Mom said it was pizza. Lily liked pizza. She asked mom if they could have some. Mom said yes. She ordered a slice for Lily and one for herself. + +Lily bit into her pizza. It was hot and spicy. She liked it. She heard the music start. She looked at the stage. She saw the man with the big horn and the woman with the shiny dress. They were playing jazz. Lily felt happy. She danced and clapped in her chair. She thanked mom for taking her to the jazz show. Mom hugged her and said she loved her. They had a fun night. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together. One day, they go with Mom and Dad to a restaurant. The restaurant has blue chairs and blue plates. + +Lily and Ben sit on blue chairs. They look at blue plates. They are hungry. They want to eat. Mom and Dad tell them to wait. They say the food will come soon. + +Lily and Ben are bored. They start to make noise. They bang the blue plates. They throw the blue forks. They yell and laugh. Mom and Dad tell them to stop. They say they are being bad. + +Lily and Ben do not stop. They make more noise. They annoy the other people in the restaurant. The other people look at them. They frown and shake their heads. The waiter comes. He is angry. He tells Mom and Dad to leave. He says they are not welcome. + +Mom and Dad are sad. They take Lily and Ben by the hand. They walk out of the restaurant. They do not eat. They go home. They tell Lily and Ben they are disappointed. They say they are in trouble. They send them to their room. + +Lily and Ben are sorry. They cry. They hug each other. They wish they had been good. They wish they had eaten. They wish they had not made the waiter angry. They wish they had not ruined the day. +Anna liked to run. She ran every day with her dad in the park. She ran fast and far. She wanted to be a runner like her dad. He had a medal that he won in a big race. It was shiny and had a ribbon. Anna wanted a medal too. + +One day, dad said they could go to a special race. It was for kids like Anna. There were many kids there. They all wore numbers and shoes. Anna was excited. She wanted to win the race and get a medal. She imagined how it would feel to have a medal around her neck. + +The race started. Anna ran as fast as she could. She passed some kids. She saw the finish line. It was far away. She ran harder. She wanted to be first. She imagined how dad would be proud of her. + +But then, something happened. She felt a pain in her leg. It hurt a lot. She slowed down. She saw other kids pass her. She wanted to cry. She thought she could not finish the race. She thought she could not get a medal. + +But then, she heard a voice. It was dad. He was running with her. He said, "You can do it, Anna. You are strong. You are brave. You are a runner. Just imagine the medal. It is waiting for you." He held her hand. He helped her run. He smiled at her. + +Anna felt better. She felt dad's love. She felt his support. She forgot the pain. She ran with dad. She saw the finish line. It was closer. She ran faster. She crossed the line. She did it. She finished the race. + +She looked up. She saw a man. He had a medal. He gave it to her. He said, "You are a winner, Anna. You did a great job. You deserve this medal." He put it around her neck. It was shiny and had a ribbon. It was like dad's medal. + +Anna felt happy. She felt proud. She felt like a runner. She hugged dad. She thanked him. She showed him her medal. He said, "I am proud of you, Anna. You are amazing. You are my medal." He hugged her back. He kissed her. + +Anna smiled. She imagined how they would go home and tell mom. She imagined how they would celebrate. She imagined how they would run again. She loved running. She loved dad. She loved her medal. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. Today they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. They want to try it. + +Lily goes first. She climbs up the steps. She sits on the slide. She feels scared. She holds on tight. She slides down fast. She feels happy. She laughs. She says, "That was fun!" + +Ben goes next. He climbs up the steps. He sits on the slide. He feels excited. He lets go. He slides down faster. He feels funny. He giggles. He says, "That was funny!" + +Lily and Ben go again and again. They have fun. They feel good. Their moms watch them. They smile. They say, "They are having fun!" +Tom is a little boy who likes to touch everything. He touches his toys, his books, his clothes, his food, and his cat. He wants to touch everything he sees and learns new things. + +One day, Tom goes to the park with his mom. He sees a lot of things he wants to touch. He touches the grass, the flowers, the rocks, and the swings. He has fun and feels happy. + +Then he sees a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and a wet nose. Tom thinks the dog is cute and wants to touch it. He runs to the dog and reaches his hand. + +But the dog does not like to be touched by strangers. It barks and growls at Tom. It shows its teeth and snaps at his hand. Tom is scared and cries. He runs back to his mom. + +His mom hugs him and tells him he is okay. She says he should not touch animals he does not know. She says some animals are not available to touch. They might be scared or angry or hurt. She says he should always ask before he touches someone else's pet. She says he can touch his cat at home, because his cat knows him and likes him. + +Tom says he is sorry and he understands. He says he will be careful and polite. He says he loves his mom and his cat. His mom says she loves him too. They go home and Tom touches his cat. His cat purrs and snuggles with him. Tom feels happy again. +Sara and Sam were very thirsty. They had been walking in the hot sand for a long time. They wanted to find water and shade. They saw a big hill with green trees and a blue pond. They ran towards it. + +"Look, Sam, an oasis!" Sara said. "Maybe we can drink and rest there." + +They climbed the hill and reached the pond. It was cool and clear. They saw some fish and frogs. They also saw a big stone house with a door and a window. It looked very old. + +"Who lives there?" Sam asked. "Maybe it is an ancient house. Maybe no one lives there now." + +They went to the door and knocked. No one answered. They pushed the door. It was not locked. They went inside. + +The house was dark and dusty. They saw some pots and pans, some rugs and pillows, some books and pictures. They looked like things from a long time ago. + +"Wow, this is like a museum!" Sara said. "Maybe we can learn something here." + +They heard a voice. It was low and gruff. It came from the window. + +"Who are you? What are you doing in my house?" the voice said. + +Sara and Sam were scared. They turned and saw a man. He had a long beard and a turban. He wore a robe and sandals. He looked angry. + +"We are sorry, sir," Sara said. "We were thirsty and tired. We saw your oasis and your house. We wanted to drink and rest. We did not mean to bother you." + +The man looked at them. He saw their dirty clothes and their tired faces. He saw their water bottles and their backpacks. He softened a little. + +"Where are you from?" he asked. "How did you get here?" + +"We are from the city," Sam said. "We came with our parents. They are archaeologists. They study ancient things. They are working at a dig site. They allowed us to explore a little. But we got lost. We don't know how to go back." + +The man nodded. He understood. He was also an archaeologist. He lived in the oasis and studied the ancient house. He had many books and pictures about it. He decided to help them. + +"Come, sit down," he said. "You can drink and rest. I will show you some of my things. Then I will take you back to your parents. They must be worried about you." + +Sara and Sam smiled. They were glad. They followed the man. They drank and rested. They learned some things. They made a new friend. They found their way back. They had a big adventure. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Sue says. + +They run to the slide. Tom goes first. He slides down fast. He laughs. He feels happy. + +Sue goes next. She slides down fast too. She laughs. She feels happy. + +But then, they see something funny. Tom has no pants! He forgot to wear pants. He only has his shirt and his underwear. + +Sue points at Tom. She says, "Tom, where are your pants?" + +Tom looks down. He sees his underwear. He feels foolish. He says, "Oh no! I forgot my pants!" + +He runs to hide behind a tree. He is sad. He is cold. He is embarrassed. + +Sue feels sorry for Tom. She says, "Don't worry, Tom. I have an idea." + +She takes off her jacket. She gives it to Tom. She says, "Here, Tom. You can wear my jacket as pants. It is big and warm." + +Tom takes the jacket. He puts it on as pants. He says, "Thank you, Sue. You are a good friend." + +Sue smiles. She says, "You're welcome, Tom. You are a good friend too." + +They hug. They feel better. They go back to play. They have fun. They don't forget their pants again. +Lily liked to play with her toy lion. It was soft and had a nice texture. She could hug it and pet it and make it roar. She pretended that it was a fierce lion that lived in the jungle and chased other animals. + +One day, she took her toy lion to the park with her mom. She saw a big dog that was barking and running around. She thought the dog looked scary and mean. She held her toy lion close and said, "Don't worry, lion, you are fiercer than the dog. You can roar at him and make him go away." + +She lifted her toy lion and made it roar at the dog. The dog stopped barking and looked at her. He tilted his head and wagged his tail. He was not scary or mean. He was curious and friendly. He came closer and sniffed the toy lion. He licked it and wagged his tail some more. + +Lily smiled and said, "Hello, dog. Do you want to play with us? You can be our friend. We can share the toy lion. He is soft and has a nice texture. You can hug him and pet him and make him roar too." + +The dog barked happily and nodded. He took the toy lion gently in his mouth and brought it to Lily. He licked her face and wagged his tail. Lily laughed and hugged the dog and the toy lion. She said, "You are a good dog. You are not fierce. You are sweet. We can all play together in the park." +Sara loves to ride her bike. She has a unique bike. It is pink and has a basket with flowers. She likes to put her doll in the basket and go for rides. + +One day, Sara rides her bike to the farm. She wants to see the animals. She sees a farmer. He is feeding the cows. He smiles at Sara and says hello. + +Sara says hello back. She asks the farmer if she can see the other animals. The farmer says yes. He takes Sara to the barn. He shows her the horses, the pigs, the sheep and the chickens. Sara likes the animals. She thanks the farmer for the tour. + +The farmer says you're welcome. He gives Sara an apple. He says it is from his tree. Sara says thank you. She bites the apple. It is sweet and juicy. She shares it with her doll. + +Sara says goodbye to the farmer and the animals. She rides her bike back home. She is happy. She had a fun day at the farm. She tells her mom and dad about her adventure. They hug her and say they are proud of her. Sara smiles. She loves her bike and her doll. They are her unique friends. +Lily was playing with her dolls in her room. She liked to dress them up and make them talk. She had a big dollhouse with many rooms and furniture. She pretended that the dolls were her friends and had fun with them. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise from outside. She ran to the window and saw a big truck. The truck was red and shiny and had a ladder on top. It was a fire truck! Lily loved fire trucks. She wanted to see what it was doing. + +She ran out of her room and down the stairs. She wanted to go outside and see the fire truck up close. But as she ran, she felt dizzy. She had run too fast and her head was spinning. She tripped on the last step and fell to the floor. + +"Ow!" she cried. She felt a pain in her knee and saw some blood. She started to cry louder. She wanted her mommy. + +She heard footsteps and saw her mommy coming. Her mommy recognized her voice and ran to her. She picked her up and hugged her. + +"Shh, it's okay, Lily. What happened?" her mommy asked. + +"I saw a fire truck and I wanted to see it and I ran and I fell and I hurt my knee and it's bleeding and I'm dizzy and I want the fire truck!" Lily sobbed. + +Her mommy smiled and kissed her. She carried her back to her room and put a band-aid on her knee. She gave her some water and a cookie. She told her that the fire truck was just passing by and there was no fire. She said that she could see the fire truck another day, but she had to be careful and not run so fast. + +Lily felt better. She hugged her mommy and thanked her. She said she was sorry for running and falling. She said she loved her mommy. + +Her mommy said she loved her too. She said she was proud of her for being brave and telling her what happened. She said she could play with her dolls again, but she had to rest for a while. + +Lily nodded. She was still a little dizzy, but she was happy. She had her mommy and her dolls and her room. She did not need the fire truck anymore. She snuggled with her mommy and her dolls and closed her eyes. She fell asleep with a smile on her face. +Sam and Tom are brothers. They like to play in the sand. They make castles and roads and bridges. They have fun. + +One day, they find a big flag. It is red and white and blue. It has stars and stripes. Sam says, "This is the flag of our nation. It is very important. We should put it on our castle." Tom says, "No, this is a stupid flag. It is not our nation. Our nation is green and yellow and has a kangaroo. We should bury it in the sand." + +Sam and Tom start to fight. They pull and tug and push. The flag rips in half. Sam and Tom are both angry and sad. They cry. + +Mom hears them and comes to see. She sees the flag and the sand and the tears. She says, "What have you done? This is a very bad thing. This flag is not yours to play with or to bury. It belongs to someone else. It is their nation. You should respect it and be kind." + +Sam and Tom feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not know. We were stupid. How can we fix it?" Mom says, "You can fix it by saying sorry to the people who own the flag. And by learning more about their nation and why it is important to them. And by making a new flag for your castle that shows your nation and theirs as friends." + +Sam and Tom nod. They hug Mom and each other. They go to find the people who own the flag. They say sorry and ask questions. They learn new things. They make a new flag. They put it on their castle. They play in the sand. They have fun. +Sara liked to bake with her mom. They made cakes and pies and cookies. Sara liked to eat them too. She liked the sweet taste and the soft crumbs. She liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She stirred and poured and rolled. + +One day, Sara saw a whistle on the table. It was shiny and red. She wanted to play with it. She picked it up and blew it. It made a loud noise. Sara liked the noise. She blew it again and again. She ran around the house with the whistle. + +Mom was busy in the kitchen. She did not hear the whistle. She was making a cake for Sara's dad. It was his birthday. She put the cake in the oven. She set the timer. She went to get the frosting. + +Sara saw the oven. It was hot and bright. She wanted to see the cake. She opened the oven door. She reached for the cake. She did not know it was hot. She burned her hand. She dropped the cake. She screamed. + +Mom heard the scream. She ran to the kitchen. She saw Sara and the cake. She was angry and sad. She hugged Sara and put ice on her hand. She said, "Sara, why did you touch the oven? You know it is hot. You ruined the cake. You made a big mess. You were not nice. You should have listened to me. You should not have played with the whistle. It was not a toy. It was dad's gift. Now he has no cake and no whistle. How do you think he will feel?" + +Sara cried. She was sorry. She hurt her hand and her mom and her dad. She learned a lesson. She said, "Mom, I am sorry. I was bad. I will not touch the oven again. I will not play with the whistle again. I will be nice. I will help you clean up. I will make dad a card. I love you and dad." + +Mom smiled. She said, "I love you too, Sara. I forgive you. But you have to be careful and respectful. You have to follow the rules. You have to think of others. That is how you show love. That is the moral of the story." +Lily was a little girl who liked to discover new things. She liked to look at bugs, flowers, rocks and anything else she could find. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw a big slide, a swing, a sandbox and a lot of other kids. + +She wanted to play with everything, but her mom and dad said she had to wait her turn. Lily was impatient. She did not like to wait. She wanted to have fun right now. She saw a boy with a red ball. She ran to him and tried to take his ball. The boy said no and pushed her away. Lily cried and ran back to her mom and dad. + +Her mom and dad hugged her and said she had to be nice and share. They said they had a surprise for her in their pocket. Lily was curious. She wondered what it was. She reached into her mom's pocket and pulled out a small toy car. It was blue and shiny and had four wheels. Lily smiled and said thank you. She liked the car. She played with it on the grass and made vroom-vroom noises. + +She saw a girl with a doll. She wanted to play with the doll too. She ran to the girl and asked if she could see her doll. The girl said yes and handed her the doll. Lily looked at the doll and said it was pretty. She gave the doll back to the girl and showed her the car. The girl said the car was cool. They decided to play together. They made the car and the doll go on an adventure. They discovered a lot of things in the park. They had fun and became friends. Lily was happy. She learned that sharing and waiting were not so bad. She also learned that discovering new things was more fun with a friend. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a lot of toys, but her favorite was a white bunny. She always hugged the bunny and took it everywhere. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy and daddy. She brought her white bunny with her. She saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. She ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. She forgot to hold her white bunny. + +The white bunny fell from her hand and landed on the grass. A big dog saw the white bunny and ran to it. He thought it was a real bunny. He picked it up with his mouth and started to shake it. + +Lily saw the dog and screamed. She was very scared and sad. She wanted her white bunny back. She ran to the dog and tried to pull the white bunny from his mouth. The dog growled and did not let go. + +Mommy and daddy heard Lily scream and ran to her. They saw the dog and the white bunny. Daddy shouted at the dog and scared him. The dog dropped the white bunny and ran away. Mommy picked up the white bunny and gave it to Lily. Lily hugged the white bunny and cried. + +Mommy and daddy hugged Lily and calmed her down. They checked the white bunny and saw that it was not hurt. They were happy that the dog did not hurt the white bunny or Lily. They told Lily that she was brave and that they loved her. + +They also told Lily that she should always hold her white bunny and not release it. They gave her a lecture about being careful with her toys and not losing them. Lily listened and said sorry. She promised to be more careful with her white bunny and her other toys. She thanked mommy and daddy for saving her white bunny. They smiled and kissed her. They went home and had a nice dinner. Lily and her white bunny slept together in her bed. They had a good night. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. They pretend to cook and eat yummy food. But sometimes they fight over the toys. + +One day, Ben finds a big spoon. He wants to use it to stir his soup. He says, "This is my spoon. It is shiny and nice. You can't have it." + +Mia sees the spoon and wants it too. She says, "No, it is my spoon. I saw it first. You can't have it." + +They pull and tug on the spoon. They make a lot of noise. They do not share. + +Mom hears them and comes to the kitchen. She is not happy. She says, "What are you doing? Why are you fighting? You need to share the spoon. It is not yours or mine. It is for everyone." + +Ben and Mia look at Mom. They feel bad. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We were being silly. We can share the spoon." + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She says, "That's good. Sharing is caring. You are lucky to have each other. Now, how about we make some real soup together?" + +Ben and Mia nod and smile. They say, "Yes, Mom. We love soup. And we love you." + +They put the spoon in a pot. They add water and vegetables. They stir and taste. They have fun in the kitchen. They are happy. +Lily was a stubborn girl. She did not like to walk with her mom and dad. She wanted to crawl on the ground and touch everything. She did not listen when they said no. + +One day, they went to the market. There were many people and things there. Lily saw a big red ball. She wanted to play with it. She let go of her mom's hand and crawled to the ball. She did not see the man with the cart. He was coming fast. + +Mom and dad saw Lily. They were scared. They ran to get her. But they were too late. The man with the cart did not see Lily either. He bumped into her. Lily fell down. She cried. The ball rolled away. + +Mom and dad picked up Lily. They hugged her and said sorry. They checked if she was hurt. She had a bump on her head and a scratch on her knee. They gave her a band-aid and a kiss. + +Lily learned a lesson. She said sorry too. She said she would not crawl away again. She said she would hold their hands and walk with them. She said she would listen when they said no. She was not stubborn anymore. She was a good girl. +Tom and Lily went to the mall with Mom. They liked to see the big shops and the bright lights. Mom said they could go to the toy store if they were good. + +In the toy store, Tom saw a train set. He loved trains. He wanted to play with the train set. He ran to the train set and pushed a button. The train started to move on the tracks. It was fast and loud. Tom was happy. + +Lily saw a doll house. She loved dolls. She wanted to play with the doll house. She walked to the doll house and opened the door. The doll house had many rooms and furniture. It was pretty and quiet. Lily was happy. + +Mom saw Tom and Lily playing. She smiled. She wanted to teach them something. She called them and said, "Tom, Lily, come here. I want to show you something." + +Tom and Lily left their toys and went to Mom. Mom pointed to a sign. The sign had words and pictures. Mom said, "This sign says, 'Please do not touch the toys. They are for sale, not for play.' Do you know what that means?" + +Tom and Lily shook their heads. They did not know. Mom said, "It means that these toys belong to the store. They are not ours. We can look at them, but we cannot play with them. If we want to play with them, we have to buy them with money. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They understood. Mom said, "Good. Now, let's put the toys back where they were. And say sorry to the store lady. She works here and takes care of the toys." + +Tom and Lily did what Mom said. They put the toys back and said sorry to the store lady. The store lady smiled and said, "Thank you. You are very polite and kind." + +Mom hugged Tom and Lily and said, "I'm proud of you. You learned something new today. And you were good. Now, let's go and have some ice cream. How does that sound?" + +Tom and Lily cheered. They liked ice cream. They followed Mom to the ice cream shop. They walked slow and held Mom's hand. They were happy. +Anna liked to learn new things. She learned how to count, how to sing, and how to draw. She also learned how to help her mom with chores. She learned how to fold clothes, how to sweep the floor, and how to tidy her room. + +One day, mom asked Anna to help her with the laundry. Anna was happy to help. She took the basket of clean clothes and followed mom to the bedroom. Mom showed Anna how to sort the clothes by size and color. She gave Anna a pile of socks and told her to match them. + +Anna looked at the socks and tried to find the ones that were the same. She found two red socks, two blue socks, and two yellow socks. She put them together and folded them. She felt proud of herself. She looked for more socks, but she saw something else in the basket. It was a long, thin, pink thing. She did not know what it was. + +She picked it up and held it in front of her. It had a buckle and some holes. She wondered what it was for. She tried to put it on her head, but it was too big. She tried to put it on her arm, but it was too loose. She tried to put it on her leg, but it was too long. She was confused. + +She showed it to mom and asked, "What is this?" + +Mom smiled and took it from her. She said, "This is a belt. It is for your waist. You wear it around your waist to hold up your pants or your skirt. Like this." She put the belt around her own waist and fastened the buckle. She said, "See? It makes your clothes fit better and look nicer." + +Anna nodded and said, "Oh, I see. A belt is for your waist. Can I try it?" + +Mom said, "Sure, you can try it. But first, let's finish the laundry. Then you can try on different belts and see how they look. Maybe you can even find one that matches your socks." + +Anna smiled and said, "Okay, mom. Let's finish the laundry. I like to learn new things with you." +Lila and Sam are friends. They live in a big city with many cars and people. One day, they go to the park with Lila's mom. The park has a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. + +"Look, Sam, the slide is smooth and shiny!" Lila says. "Let's go down together!" + +"Okay, Lila, that sounds fun!" Sam says. They climb up the stairs and sit on the slide. They hold hands and slide down fast. They laugh and feel the wind on their faces. + +"Wow, that was great!" Lila says. "Do you want to do it again?" + +"Yes, please!" Sam says. They run back to the stairs and slide down again. They enjoy the slide very much. + +Lila's mom watches them and smiles. She is happy that they are having fun. She calls them to have a snack. They eat some cookies and drink some juice. They thank Lila's mom and share their cookies with each other. + +They play some more in the park. They swing high and low, they dig and build in the sandbox, and they chase some birds. They have a good time in the park. They love the city and their friend. +Lily and Ben were playing in the backyard. They saw a big ladder leaning on the wall. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the roof. + +"Let's go up the ladder!" Ben said. "Maybe we can find something fun!" + +"Okay!" Lily said. "But we have to be careful. Ladders can be dangerous." + +They walked to the ladder and started to climb. They held on tight and went up one step at a time. They reached the top and looked around. They saw some birds, some leaves, and a ball. + +"Look, a ball!" Lily said. "It must be from the neighbors. They have a lot of balls." + +"Can we take it?" Ben asked. "It looks nice and bouncy." + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked the ball, too. But she knew it was not theirs. She remembered what her mom had told her about being generous. + +"No, we can't take it," she said. "It belongs to someone else. We have to be generous and leave it here. Maybe they will miss it and look for it." + +Ben nodded. He understood. He was generous, too. He did not want to make the neighbors sad. + +"Okay, let's go down then," he said. "We can play with our own balls." + +They climbed down the ladder and went back to their toys. They had fun playing and sharing. They did not need the ball on the roof. + +They did not see the neighbor boy who was watching them from his window. He had seen them climb the ladder and find his ball. He had lost it a few days ago and could not find it. He was happy that they did not take it. He was grateful that they were generous. He decided to go out and say thank you. + +He opened his window and shouted, "Hey, Lily and Ben! Thank you for leaving my ball on the roof! You are very generous! Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily and Ben heard him and looked up. They smiled and waved. + +"Sure, we want to play with you!" they said. "Come and join us!" + +They ran to meet him and gave him his ball. They introduced themselves and became friends. They played and shared and had a lot of fun. + +They were glad they had climbed the ladder. They had found something better than a ball. They had found a new friend. +Sara and Tom were very happy. They were going to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They wanted to see the lions, the monkeys, and the elephants. They got in the car and drove to the zoo. + +When they got there, they saw a big sign. It said: "Zoo closed. Sorry for the inconvenience." Sara and Tom were very sad. They did not understand why the zoo was closed. They wanted to see the animals. + +"Mom, why is the zoo closed?" Sara asked. + +"Because there is a problem with the water, honey. The animals need clean water to drink and swim. The zoo workers are fixing it, but it will take some time." Mom explained. + +"Can we come back another day?" Tom asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. We can come back when the zoo is open again. Maybe next week." Dad said. + +Sara and Tom nodded, but they still felt disappointed. They got back in the car and drove away. As they passed by the zoo gate, they saw something. It was a big brown bear. It was walking on the road. It looked lost and confused. + +"Look, Mom, Dad, a bear!" Sara shouted. + +"Wow, a bear! How did it get out of the zoo?" Tom wondered. + +Mom and Dad were surprised and scared. They did not recognize the bear. They did not know if it was friendly or dangerous. They quickly locked the doors and windows of the car. They hoped the bear would not come near them. + +"Maybe the bear escaped when the zoo workers were fixing the water. Maybe it is looking for its friends." Sara guessed. + +"Maybe it is hungry and thirsty. Maybe it needs help." Tom said. + +Mom and Dad did not know what to do. They did not want to hurt the bear, but they also did not want to risk their safety. They decided to call the zoo and tell them about the bear. They hoped the zoo workers would come and take the bear back to its home. They hoped the bear would be okay. They hoped the zoo would be open soon. They hoped they could see the animals another day. +Lily liked to play with her glow sticks. She had many colors, but her favorite was yellow. She liked how it made her room look bright and happy. She always kept one under her pillow at night. + +One night, she heard a noise outside her window. She was scared, so she reached for her yellow glow stick. She turned it on and saw a big shadow on the wall. It looked like a bad monster with sharp teeth and claws. Lily screamed and hid under her blanket. + +"Mommy! Daddy! Help!" she cried. + +Her parents ran into her room and turned on the light. They saw Lily shaking and holding her glow stick. They also saw the shadow on the wall. It was not a monster, but a tree branch that moved in the wind. + +"It's okay, Lily. It's not a bad monster. It's just a tree. See?" her mommy said, pointing to the window. + +Lily peeked out from her blanket and saw the tree. She felt silly and relieved. She hugged her parents and said, "I'm sorry, I was scared. Thank you for coming." + +Her parents kissed her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We love you. You're very brave. Do you want to keep your glow stick on?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She liked her glow stick. It made her feel safe and happy. She said, "Yes, please. I like my yellow glow stick. It's my friend." + +Her parents tucked her in and said, "Good night, Lily. Sweet dreams." + +Lily closed her eyes and cuddled with her glow stick. She felt warm and cozy. She dreamed of yellow stars and flowers. She was not scared anymore. +Lily liked to rock on her chair. She rocked back and forth, back and forth, with a big smile on her face. She liked to rock so much that she did not hear her mom call her for lunch. + +Mom came to the living room and saw Lily rocking on her chair. She said, "Lily, it's time to eat. Come to the kitchen, please." Lily did not want to stop rocking. She said, "No, mom, I want to rock more." Mom said, "Lily, you have to eat. You can rock later. Come on, I made your favorite soup." + +Lily did not listen to mom. She rocked harder and faster, back and forth, back and forth. She did not see that the chair was near the table. She did not see that the table had a jar of salt on it. She rocked so hard that she bumped the table. The jar of salt fell from the table and broke on the floor. The salt spilled everywhere. The floor was white and shiny with salt. + +Lily stopped rocking. She saw the mess she made. She saw the broken jar and the salt. She saw mom's angry face. She felt bad. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I did not mean to break the jar. I did not mean to spill the salt." Mom said, "Lily, you should have listened to me. You should have come to eat. Now you have to help me clean up. And you have to eat your soup without salt. It will not taste good." + +Lily helped mom clean up the salt. She used a broom and a dustpan. She threw the broken jar in the trash. She went to the kitchen and ate her soup. The soup was clear and bland. She did not like it. She wished she had listened to mom. She wished she had some salt. She learned her lesson. She decided to rock only when mom said it was okay. +Jill liked to create things with her crayons. She had many colors, but her favorite was black. She liked to draw black lines, circles, and dots on her paper. She thought black was a very pretty color. + +One day, she saw a daisy in the garden. It had a yellow middle and white petals. She thought it was very pretty, too. She wanted to create a daisy with her crayons. She took a yellow crayon and made a circle in the middle of her paper. Then she took a white crayon and made petals around the circle. She was very happy with her daisy. + +But then she had an idea. She wanted to make her daisy even prettier. She took her black crayon and made dots on the yellow circle. She thought it looked like a smiley face. She also made black lines on the white petals. She thought it looked like stripes. She was very proud of her black daisy. + +She showed her black daisy to her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "That's a very creative daisy, Jill. I like it a lot. But do you know what color daisies are in real life?" Jill nodded and said, "Yes, mom. They are yellow and white. But I like black, too. Black is a very pretty color." Her mom hugged her and said, "You are right, Jill. Black is a very pretty color. And you are a very creative girl." Jill smiled and hugged her mom back. She was very happy with her black daisy. +Lila and Tom went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with many frogs. The frogs were green and brown and made loud noises. Lila and Tom wanted to catch a frog and play with it. + +They ran to the pond and looked for a frog. They saw one sitting on a rock. It was a big frog with spots. Lila and Tom got closer and reached out their hands. But the frog was wild and did not like them. It jumped off the rock and splashed into the water. + +"Ribbit, ribbit, go away!" the frog said. "This is my home, not yours. You are too loud and too big. Leave me alone!" + +Lila and Tom were sad and scared. They did not want to make the frog angry. They backed away from the pond and said sorry. + +"Sorry, frog, we did not mean to bother you. We just wanted to be your friends. You are very pretty and very fast. We like you." + +The frog heard them and felt sorry too. It came out of the water and looked at them. It saw that they were nice and not mean. It decided to give them a chance. + +"Okay, okay, you can stay. But you have to be quiet and gentle. And you have to bow to me. I am the king of the pond. All the frogs bow to me." + +Lila and Tom nodded and smiled. They bowed to the frog and said hello. The frog bowed back and said hello. They became friends and played together. They learned about the pond and the frogs. They had fun and were happy. Mom watched them and was happy too. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toys. One day, they saw a big jar on the shelf in the kitchen. The jar was full of shiny coins that their mom and dad had saved. Tim and Sam wanted to see how many coins were in the jar, so they decided to count them. + +They took the jar from the shelf and opened it. They poured the coins on the floor and started to count. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. They counted and counted until they reached one hundred. They were very happy and proud of themselves. + +But then they heard their mom coming home. They quickly tried to put the coins back in the jar, but they were too slow. Their mom saw the mess on the floor and the jar in their hands. She was very angry and sad. She asked them why they had taken the jar and counted the coins. Tim and Sam felt very guilty and sorry. They said they were just curious and wanted to have fun. They said they were sorry and they loved their mom and dad. + +But their mom did not forgive them. She said they had been very naughty and dishonest. She said they had broken their trust and their rules. She said they had to give back all the coins and go to their room without dinner. She said they had to think about what they had done and how they had hurt their mom and dad. + +Tim and Sam cried and begged their mom to change her mind, but she did not. She took the jar and the coins and left them alone in their room. Tim and Sam felt very bad and sad. They wished they had never seen the jar or counted the coins. They wished they had listened to their mom and dad. They wished they could say sorry and make things right. But it was too late. They had made a big mistake and they had to pay the price. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play with paper. They can fold paper and make animals. Lila can fold paper and make a bird. Tom can fold paper and make a fish. + +One day, Lila and Tom go to the park. They see a big house. The house is very big and shiny. Lila and Tom think the house is rich. They want to see the house. + +They walk to the house. They see a lady. The lady is sitting on a chair. She has a lot of paper. She is folding paper and making flowers. + +"Hello, lady," Lila says. "Can we see your paper?" + +The lady smiles. She says, "Hello, children. Do you like paper?" + +"Yes, we do," Tom says. "We can fold paper and make animals." + +"That's wonderful," the lady says. "Do you want to learn how to fold paper and make flowers?" + +"Yes, please," Lila and Tom say. + +The lady shows them how to fold paper and make flowers. Lila and Tom are happy. They fold paper and make many flowers. They give some flowers to the lady. The lady gives some flowers to them. + +"Thank you, lady," Lila and Tom say. "You are very nice." + +"Thank you, children," the lady says. "You are very smart." + +Lila and Tom go back to the park. They have paper flowers. They are happy. They play with paper every week. They fold paper and make animals and flowers. They are friends. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big lawn with many flowers and trees. One day, they saw a friendly cat sitting on a branch of a tall tree. The cat was black and white and had a pink nose. + +"Hello, cat!" Sam said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The cat looked at Sam and Lily and meowed. It seemed to like them, but it did not want to come down from the tree. + +"Maybe the cat is scared," Lily said. "Or maybe it likes to climb." + +Sam had an idea. He ran to the shed and got a ladder. He put the ladder against the tree and climbed up. He was careful not to fall. He reached the branch where the cat was and smiled. + +"Hi, cat!" he said. "I'm Sam. This is Lily. We are twins. Do you have a name?" + +The cat rubbed its head against Sam's hand and purred. It was very soft and warm. Sam liked the cat. + +"My name is Spot," the cat said. "I like to climb, but sometimes I get stuck. Thank you for coming to see me." + +Sam picked up the cat and climbed down the ladder. He gave the cat to Lily, who hugged it. + +"Hello, Spot," Lily said. "You are a very friendly cat. Do you want to be our friend?" + +Spot nodded and licked Lily's cheek. He was happy to have new friends. + +Sam and Lily took Spot to their house and gave him some milk and tuna. They played with him and gave him a toy mouse. Spot liked to chase the mouse and make it squeak. He had a lot of fun. + +Sam and Lily's mom came home and saw Spot. She smiled and said, "Who is this?" + +"This is Spot," Sam and Lily said. "He is a friendly cat. He likes to climb. Can we keep him, please?" + +Mom looked at Spot and saw how happy he was with Sam and Lily. She saw how gentle and kind they were with him. She nodded and said, "Yes, you can keep him. He is a very lucky cat." + +Sam and Lily cheered and hugged Spot. They were very happy. They had a new friend. Spot was happy, too. He had a new home. He liked to climb, but he liked to cuddle, too. +Tim and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and find things. Tim found a shiny stone and Mia found a worm. They showed each other what they found. + +"Look, I have a stone. It is shiny and smooth," Tim said. + +"Look, I have a worm. It is wiggly and slimy," Mia said. + +They wanted to keep their things, but they did not have a box or a bag. Tim had an idea. + +"Let's bury them. Then they will be safe and we can find them later," he said. + +Mia agreed. They dug two holes and put their things in them. Then they covered them with dirt. + +"Bye, stone. Bye, worm. See you soon," they said. + +They went inside to have a snack. They forgot to take their brushes with them. They left them in the garden. + +A big dog came to the garden. He smelled the dirt and the things. He was curious and hungry. He dug up the holes and ate the stone and the worm. He also found the brushes and chewed them. He made a big mess. + +Tim and Mia came back to the garden. They wanted to see their things. But they could not find them. They only saw dirt and bits of brushes. + +"Where are our things? Where are our brushes?" they asked. + +They saw the dog. He was wagging his tail and licking his lips. He had something shiny in his mouth. It was Tim's stone. + +"Hey, that's my stone! Give it back!" Tim shouted. + +He ran to the dog and tried to take the stone. But the dog growled and bit him. Tim cried out in pain. + +Mia saw what happened. She was scared and angry. She picked up a stick and hit the dog. But the dog was bigger and stronger. He knocked her down and scratched her. Mia cried out in fear. + +The dog ran away with the stone. He did not care about the worm or the brushes. He only wanted the shiny thing. + +Tim and Mia were hurt and sad. They lost their things and their brushes. They had no one to help them. They wished they had not buried their things. They wished they had done something different. +Tom and Mia like to play by the river. They find some sticks and some rope. They want to make a raft. They tie the sticks together with the rope. They make a big raft. + +"Look, we made a raft!" Tom says. "Let's put it in the water and see if it floats." + +"OK, but be careful," Mia says. "The water is fast and deep." + +They push the raft into the water. It floats. They are happy. They jump on the raft and hold on to the rope. The raft moves with the water. + +"This is fun!" Tom says. "We are like pirates on a ship." + +"Yes, we are!" Mia says. "But we are different from other pirates. We are nice pirates. We don't take things from people. We share things with people." + +They see a duck on the river. The duck is swimming. The duck quacks. + +"Hello, duck!" Tom says. "Do you want to join us on our raft?" + +The duck looks at them. The duck is curious. The duck swims closer to the raft. + +"Hello, duck!" Mia says. "We are nice pirates. We have some bread for you. Do you want some bread?" + +The duck nods. The duck likes bread. Tom and Mia break some bread and throw it to the duck. The duck eats the bread. The duck is happy. + +"Thank you, nice pirates!" the duck says. "You are very kind. Can I be your friend?" + +"Of course, duck!" Tom and Mia say. "You can be our friend. You can be our pirate duck." + +They laugh. They are happy. They have a raft, a rope, and a duck. They have a lot of fun. They are different from other pirates. They are nice pirates. +Lisa liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. She would take a hanger from the closet and put a dress or a shirt on it. Then she would pretend to be a princess or a teacher or a doctor. She had a lot of fun with her hanger. + +One day, her mom came home with a big bag. She said, "Lisa, I have a surprise for you. I bought you some new clothes. Do you want to see them?" Lisa nodded and ran to her mom. She opened the bag and saw a pink dress, a blue sweater, and a yellow hat. They were all very pretty and soft. + +"Wow, mom, thank you! They are so nice. Can I try them on?" Lisa asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. Here, let me help you. You can hang your old clothes on the hanger and put on the new ones." Her mom said. + +Lisa did as her mom said. She took off her old clothes and hung them on the hanger. Then she put on the pink dress, the blue sweater, and the yellow hat. She looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. She felt like a princess. + +"Mom, do you like it?" She asked. + +"I love it, Lisa. You look beautiful. And you know what? I have one more thing for you." Her mom said. + +She took out a small box from the bag and opened it. Inside was a shiny necklace with a heart pendant. She put it around Lisa's neck and said, "This is for you, Lisa. It is a special necklace. It means that I love you very much and I am proud of you. Will you accept it?" + +Lisa hugged her mom and said, "Yes, mom, I accept it. Thank you. I love you too. You are the best mom ever." + +They hugged and kissed. Then they went to the kitchen, where her dad was waiting for them. He had made some yummy cookies for them. They ate the cookies and drank some milk. They talked and laughed. Lisa felt very happy. She had a new outfit, a new necklace, and a loving family. She was a lucky girl. +Lily liked to play with her mom's sewing box. She liked the shiny needles, the colorful threads, and the different buttons. She liked to sort the buttons by size, shape, and color. She had a big pile of white buttons that looked like snowflakes. + +One day, she found a white button that was different from the others. It was bigger, rounder, and had four holes. It also had a picture of a flower on it. Lily thought it was very pretty. She wanted to keep it for herself. + +She put the button in her pocket and ran to her room. She looked for a place to hide it. She saw her teddy bear on her bed. She loved her teddy bear very much. She decided to give him the button as a gift. + +She took a needle and a thread from her mom's sewing box. She was careful not to poke herself. She sewed the button on the teddy bear's chest. She thought it looked very nice. She hugged her teddy bear and said, "You are my best friend. I have a special button for you. Do you like it?" + +The teddy bear did not say anything. He seemed very happy. He smiled at Lily with his black eyes. Lily smiled back. She was happy too. She had a special button and a special friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint with her fingers and make colorful pictures. One day, she asked her mommy for some paper and paint. Her mommy gave her what she needed and Lily started to paint. She painted a big yellow sun, a green tree, and a blue sky. + +After she was finished painting, she wanted to cut her picture out. She asked her mommy for some scissors and her mommy gave them to her. She carefully cut out her picture and showed it to her mommy. Her mommy was so proud of her! + +Lily was so happy with her picture that she started to dance around like crazy. She twirled and jumped and sang. Her mommy laughed and danced with her. It was a wonderful day for Lily and her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her dolls. One day, she went outside to play and saw a big dog. The dog was very persistent and kept following her. + +Lily got scared and ran away, but the dog chased her. Suddenly, the dog bit her hair and wouldn't let go. Lily cried and screamed for help. + +Luckily, her mom heard her and came running. She shooed the dog away and helped Lily. From that day on, Lily was always careful around big dogs and never went outside alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. Next door, there was a neighbor named Mr. Smith. Mr. Smith was very nice and always said hello to Lily when she played outside. + +One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she heard a loud noise. It was coming from Mr. Smith's house. She went to investigate and saw that some bad people were trying to steal Mr. Smith's things. Lily was scared and ran back to her house to tell her mommy and daddy. + +Her mommy and daddy called the police, but it was too late. The bad people had already taken Mr. Smith's things and left. Lily was very sad and disturbed that someone would do something so mean to her neighbor. She wished she could make it all better. + +The next day, Lily went to visit Mr. Smith to see if he was okay. When she got there, she saw something disgusting. Mr. Smith was lying on the ground and he wasn't moving. Lily ran back to her house to tell her mommy and daddy. They called the ambulance, but it was too late. Mr. Smith had passed away. + +Lily was very sad and didn't understand why someone would hurt her neighbor. She missed Mr. Smith and wished he was still alive. From that day on, Lily always made sure to be kind to her neighbors and to never let anything bad happen to them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry cat named Mittens. Mittens was her best friend. One day, Lily and Mittens went on an adventure in the forest. They found a shiny shield on the ground. + +Lily picked up the shield and looked at it. She didn't understand what it was for. Mittens sniffed it and licked it. He didn't understand it either. They decided to carry the shield with them on their adventure. + +As they walked deeper into the forest, they heard a loud noise. Lily was scared, but Mittens stood in front of her with the shield in his paws. The shield protected them from the noise. Lily felt safe with Mittens and the shield. They continued their adventure, happy and brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lilly. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went on an adventure to a big park with her mom. They walked on the grass and saw a big tree. Lilly wanted to climb it, but her mom said it was too high. + +Instead, they went to a playground with a slide. Lilly climbed up to the top and slid down very fast. She was having so much fun, but then she noticed something. The slide had a big rip in it. + +Lilly tried to tell her mom, but she didn't understand. So, Lilly went down the slide again and got stuck in the rip. She couldn't move and her mom had to call for help. + +The firefighters came and rescued Lilly, but she had a big cut on her leg. She had to go to the hospital and get stitches. It was not a clean cut, and Lilly had to stay in bed for a long time. She couldn't go on any more adventures for a while. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite teddy bear that she slept with every night. One day, she woke up and her teddy bear was gone. She searched all over her room, but she couldn't find him anywhere. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I'm sad. My teddy bear is gone." Her mommy said, "Don't worry, we'll search for him together." + +They looked in the living room, the kitchen, and even outside in the backyard. But they still couldn't find him. Lily was getting sadder and sadder. + +Then, her mommy had an idea. She said, "Let's check under your bed." And there, hiding under the bed, was Lily's teddy bear! Lily was so happy to find him and hugged him tight. From then on, she made sure to always keep her teddy bear close by when she went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a playful boy named Tim. Tim loved to play basketball with his friends every day. He had a favorite basketball that he always played with. + +One day, Tim went to the park to play basketball with his friends. They played for a while, but then Tim's basketball bounced away and he couldn't find it. He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. + +Tim was very sad because he lost his favorite basketball. His friends tried to cheer him up, but he was still sad. Then, Tim's mom came to pick him up and asked him what was wrong. Tim told her that he lost his basketball. His mom said, "It's okay, Tim. You can always get a new basketball. But remember, it's not about the ball, it's about having fun with your friends." + +The moral of the story is that losing something is not the end of the world. We should focus on the fun and memories we make with our friends, not just the things we have. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny was very lonely because he had no friends to play with. One day, Benny decided to go on a picnic by himself. He grabbed a basket of food and a blanket and headed to the park. + +When he got to the park, he saw a little girl named Lily sitting all alone. Benny asked, "Would you like to have a picnic with me?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please!" + +They had a fun time eating sandwiches and playing games. Benny was happy that he made a new friend. As they were getting ready to leave, Lily said, "Thank you for inviting me to your picnic, Benny. I had a great time!" Benny replied, "Me too, Lily. Let's have another picnic soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very hairy and loved to play outside. One day, Max was playing in the park when he felt a cold wind. He started to shiver and shake. + +Max's friend, a little girl named Lily, saw him shivering and asked, "What's wrong, Max?" + +"I'm cold," replied Max. "The wind is making me shiver." + +Lily felt sorry for Max, so she hugged him to keep him warm. They sat together in silence, enjoying each other's company. After a while, the sun came out and Max stopped shivering. He was happy to have such a good friend like Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a pale yellow flower and picked it. She promised to take care of it and put it in a vase with a number of other flowers. + +As she was playing outside, Lily saw a little bird with a broken wing. She promised to help the bird and brought it inside to take care of it. She gave the bird some water and seeds to eat. + +After a few days, the bird's wing healed and it was able to fly again. Lily was so happy that she kept her promise and helped the bird. From that day on, the little bird would come visit Lily and her flowers every day. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily who loved to play with her dolls. One day, she saw her mommy and daddy getting married. Lily asked her mommy, "What is marriage?" Her mommy replied, "Marriage is when two people love each other very much and want to be together forever." + +Lily was happy to see her mommy and daddy getting married, but then she noticed her daddy was feeling sad. She asked him, "Why are you sad, daddy?" Her daddy said, "I lost my job today. It was a harsh day." + +Lily wanted to make her daddy feel better, so she laid down next to him and gave him a big hug. "Don't worry, daddy. I love you and we will always be a family," she said. Her daddy smiled and hugged her back. From that day on, Lily knew that love and family were the most important things in life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. They saw an ice cream truck and Lily asked her mom for a cone. Her mom said yes and bought her a chocolate cone. + +While eating her cone, Lily accidentally dropped it on the ground. She started to cry because it hurt her feelings. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. I know you're sad, but we can get another cone." + +Lily stopped crying and smiled. She knew her mom was right, and together they went back to the ice cream truck to get another cone. This time, Lily made sure to hold it tight and not drop it again. She was happy and enjoyed her new cone with her mom. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly and soar up high in the sky. One day, Tweety met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily said, "Hi Tweety, where do you live?" + +"I live upstairs in a big tree," said Tweety. "It's soft and cozy in my nest." + +Lily asked, "Can I come see your nest?" + +"Sure!" said Tweety. "Let's fly up there together." + +So, Tweety and Lily flew up to the tree and saw the soft nest. They sat in the nest and talked about their favorite things. Tweety loved to soar and Lily loved to play with her dolls. They had a fun day together and promised to visit each other again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and daddy. They were looking for a special rock to add to their collection. + +Lily was so excited to search for the rock. She looked high and low, but couldn't find one. Suddenly, she saw a distant rock on the ground. She ran over to it and tried to pull it out of the dirt, but it was too heavy. + +"Mommy, daddy, help me pull this rock!" Lily said. + +Together, they all pulled and pulled until finally, the rock came out of the ground. Lily was so happy to have found it and added it to their collection. They all walked back home with big smiles on their faces, talking about their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big wheel that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw the big wheel and asked if he could play with it too. Timmy said yes and they took turns pushing the wheel back and forth. + +After a while, Timmy said he wanted to lead the game and asked Billy if he wanted to play something else. Billy thought that was fair, so they decided to play tag instead. They ran around the yard, laughing and having fun. + +When it was time for Billy to go home, Timmy's mom came out and said it was time for dinner. Timmy and Billy said goodbye and Timmy went inside, feeling happy and tired from playing with his friend and his big wheel. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick blueberries from the bushes in her backyard. One day, she found a dull blueberry that wasn't very tasty. + +Lily's mom came outside and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I'm picking blueberries," Lily replied. "But this one is dull." + +Her mom said, "Why don't you put that one back and try to find a juicier one?" + +Lily put the dull blueberry back on the bush and continued searching. She found a big, juicy blueberry and ate it happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very shy and didn't like to talk to new people. One day, Timmy and his mommy went to the park to play. Timmy put his wallet in his pocket so he wouldn't lose it. + +While they were playing, a man came up to Timmy and said, "Hey little boy, do you want some candy?" Timmy felt scared and didn't know what to do. His mommy saw what was happening and quickly came over to prevent the man from taking Timmy away. + +Afterwards, Timmy's mommy said to him, "It's important to be careful around strangers. Always keep your wallet safe and don't talk to people you don't know." Timmy nodded his head and felt grateful that his mommy was there to protect him. From then on, Timmy felt more confident and less shy around new people. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved onions very much. He would eat them all the time, even though they made him cry. One day, Timmy's mom was making dinner and she didn't have any onions. Timmy demanded that his mom go to the store to get some onions. + +But Timmy's little sister was sleeping and he didn't want to wake her up. He asked his mom to be quiet when she left. His mom promised to be quiet and went to the store to get the onions. When she came back, Timmy was so happy that he gave her a big hug. They made dinner together and Timmy ate all of his onions. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little seed. The seed was very small and it was buried in the ground. One day, the sun shone very bright and the rain fell down from the sky. The little seed started to grow and grow. It grew bigger and bigger until it became a big plant. + +The plant had many leaves and flowers. The flowers were very bright and colorful. The plant was happy and it smiled at the sun. One day, the wind blew very hard and the plant started to shake. The leaves and flowers started to fall off. The plant was sad and it wanted to be wrapped in a warm blanket. + +Luckily, a kind person came and wrapped the plant in a warm blanket. The plant felt happy and safe. It continued to grow and grow, and it became the biggest plant in the garden. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat spicy food, but his mom always told him it was too hot for him. One day, Timmy found a skeleton in the park. He thought it was cool and wanted to show it to his friends. + +When Timmy showed his friends the skeleton, they all said it was scary. Timmy didn't think it was scary, but he realized that everyone has different opinions. He learned that it's important to respect other people's feelings and thoughts. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom made him some soup. Timmy wanted to add some spice to it, but he remembered what he learned. He asked his mom if she wanted some spice in her soup, but she said no. Timmy realized that respecting others' preferences is more important than adding spice to his soup. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They went to the playground and Lily started to play on the swings. Suddenly, a boy came and wanted to play too. He said, "Can I have a turn on the swing?" + +Lily said, "No, I want to swing more." The boy was sad and went to play on the slide. But then, Lily felt bad and said, "Okay, you can have a turn now." The boy smiled and said, "Thank you!" + +After a while, Lily and the boy became friends and played together. They went to the sandbox and built a castle together. Lily said, "Look, our castle is so big and pretty!" The boy said, "Yes, but it's still modest." + +Suddenly, it started to rain and Lily's mom said, "We have to go home now." Lily said, "But I don't want to leave yet!" Her mom said, "We can come back another day." And that's what happened. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to listen to the radio. He would turn it up very loud and dance around his room. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to turn down the radio. Timmy didn't want to listen to his mom, he wanted to be independent. So he said, "No, I want to listen to my music loud!" + +His mom got angry and told him to turn it down or she would take it away. Timmy didn't listen and kept dancing and singing. Suddenly, the radio stopped working and Timmy started to scream. His mom had taken it away. + +Timmy was very sad and learned that sometimes it's better to listen to his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, while playing, Lily found a hidden snack under a chair. She was so happy and wanted to eat it right away. + +Lily's friend, Jack, saw her with the snack and asked if he could have some. Lily said no and they began to discuss why she didn't want to share. Jack got angry and took the snack from Lily's hand. + +Lily was sad and went home without her snack. She told her mom what had happened and her mom told her that it's always better to share with friends. Lily learned her lesson and the next time she found a snack, she shared it with Jack. They were both happy and enjoyed the snack together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she went to the park and met a new friend named Max. They played together and had lots of fun. + +After playing, Max's mom came to pick him up. She was carrying a bottle of wine. Lily's mommy came too and they all talked. Suddenly, Max's mommy became very alert and worried. She realized she had left the bottle of wine open and Max had drunk some. + +Max got very sick and had to go to the hospital. Lily was sad and missed her new friend. She learned that wine is not for kids and can make them very sick. From that day on, she always made sure to stay away from any open bottles of wine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the water. One day, she was washing her hands in the sink when she accidentally dropped her favorite toy in the water. The toy sank to the bottom of the sink and Lily was scared that she would never see it again. + +But then, she had an idea. She took a sponge and soaked up all the water in the sink. When the water was gone, she found her toy at the bottom of the sink. She was so happy that she had saved her toy. + +From that day on, Lily was not scared of the sink anymore. She knew that if anything ever sank in the sink, she could just soak up the water and find it again. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor named Jack. He loved to sail on his boat and catch fish to eat. One day, Jack went out to sea and caught a big fish. It was very tasty! + +Suddenly, a big storm came and Jack's boat started to sink. He called for help and a friendly dolphin came to save him. "Thank you for saving me," said Jack to the dolphin. + +The dolphin replied, "No problem, I am happy to help. But now we must hurry and swim to shore before the storm gets worse." Jack and the dolphin swam together to safety. From that day on, Jack always remembered the tasty fish he caught and the kind dolphin who saved him. +Once upon a time, there was a big parade in the town. Lots of people came to watch it. The parade had big floats with lots of colors. One of the floats was a big gray elephant. The elephant was very happy and it started to spin around. The people watching the parade clapped their hands and cheered for the elephant. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the store with her mommy. One day, they went to a store with lots of pretty things on display. Lily saw a big jar of olives and asked her mommy if they could buy some. Her mommy said yes and they put the olives in their cart. + +As they were walking around the store, Lily saw a boy who was being very rude to his mommy. He was yelling and throwing things on the floor. Lily didn't like that and told her mommy that the boy was being rude. Her mommy agreed and they walked away. + +When they got home, Lily helped her mommy put the olives in a bowl. They ate them with their dinner and they were very yummy. Lily was happy that they got to buy the olives and that she stood up against rudeness in the store. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were running around and playing tag. They were having so much fun until Lily stumbled and fell on the grass. She hurt her knee and started to cry. + +Her friend, Tommy, came over and asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "No, it hurts a lot. I don't want to play anymore." + +Tommy said, "Don't worry, I'll help you up. Then we can sit on the grass and watch the clouds." + +Lily felt better and they sat on the grass. They saw a cloud that looked like a puppy. Lily said, "That cloud is so cute." + +Tommy replied, "Yeah, it's not stupid like the one we saw yesterday." + +Lily laughed and said, "Yeah, that one looked like a big, silly potato." + +From that day on, Lily and Tommy always looked for different shapes in the clouds. They never forgot the time Lily stumbled, but they also learned that even when things don't go as planned, there can still be something fun to do. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a favorite patch of flowers in her backyard. She loved to smell them and pick them for her mommy. One day, she noticed a butterfly with beautiful wings flying in the distant sky. She wanted to catch it and show it to her mommy. + +Lily asked her friend, a little boy named Jack, to help her catch the butterfly. Jack said, "I can lead us to the butterfly, but we need a net." They found a net in the garage and ran to the distant field where the butterfly was. + +As they got closer, the butterfly flew away. Lily was sad, but Jack said, "Don't worry, we can come back another day and try again." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you for helping me, Jack. You're a good friend." Jack replied, "You're welcome, Lily. I had fun too." They walked back to Lily's house, holding hands and feeling happy. +Once upon a time, there was a king who had a beautiful crown. The crown was shiny and sparkly, and the king loved to wear it on his head. One day, the king accidentally dropped the crown and it broke into many pieces. He was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, a little girl came to the king and asked him why he was sad. The king told her about his broken crown and how he couldn't wear it anymore. The little girl said, "Don't worry, I can prevent it from breaking again." + +The king was surprised and asked her how she could do that. The little girl said, "I will fix your crown and make it stronger than before." So, she took the broken pieces and worked on them until the crown was as good as new. The king was very happy and thanked the little girl for her help. From that day on, he wore his crown proudly and it never broke again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, she found an ugly basket in the bushes. It was dirty and had holes in it. + +Lily picked up the basket and showed it to her friend, Timmy. "Look what I found!" she said. "It's an ugly basket. Do you want it?" + +Timmy shook his head. "No, it doesn't belong to me. Maybe we should ask around and find out who it belongs to." + +Lily thought that was a good idea. They asked everyone they saw if they knew who the basket belonged to. Finally, they found an old lady who said it was hers. She was very happy to have her basket back and thanked Lily and Timmy for finding it. + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy always looked for things that didn't belong and tried to return them to their rightful owners. They knew it was the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a nice frog who lived in a swamp. The frog liked to jump and play in the swamp with his friends. One day, the frog's friends told him that they wanted to celebrate his birthday. The frog was very happy and thanked his friends. + +The frog's friends brought him a nice cake and they all sang "Happy Birthday" together. The frog blew out the candles and made a wish. After they ate the cake, they played games in the swamp. The frog had a lot of fun celebrating his birthday with his friends. + +From that day on, the frog knew that he had nice friends who loved him very much. Every year, they would celebrate his birthday together in the swamp. The frog was very grateful for his friends and the nice memories they shared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fancy dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily's sister asked her, "Where are you going in your fancy dress?" Lily replied, "I am going to the park to play with my friends." + +Lily's sister said, "Can I come too?" Lily said, "Yes, you can come with me." So, they went to the park together. They played on the swings and the slide. They had so much fun! + +After a while, Lily's sister said, "It's time to go home now." Lily said, "Okay, let's go." They walked back home together, holding hands. When they got home, Lily's sister said, "That was a fun day." Lily said, "Yes, it was." And they both went to bed with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a journal on the ground. She picked it up and looked inside. The pages were filled with drawings and stories. + +As she was reading, the wind started to twist around her. It made her feel frightened. But then, she saw a picture of a happy puppy and it made her feel better. + +Lily decided to take the journal home with her. She loved looking at the pictures and reading the stories every day. And she never forgot how the wind twisted around her and made her feel frightened, but she was glad she found the journal that day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard with her toys. One day, she found a long piece of thread on the ground. It was blue and shiny. + +Lily picked up the thread and showed it to her stuffed bear, Teddy. "Look, Teddy! I found a pretty thread!" she said. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called her for lunch. Lily put the thread in her pocket and ran inside. After lunch, Lily went back outside to play, but she couldn't find her thread. She looked and looked, but it was gone. + +Lily was sad. She asked her mom if she had seen it, but her mom hadn't. "Maybe we can bury it and make a wish," her mom suggested. Lily thought that was a good idea. They dug a hole in the ground and put the thread inside. It was heavy with dirt, but Lily felt happy knowing that her wish was buried with the thread. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day. One day, her mom suggested they go to the park. Lily was happy and said, "Yes please!" + +At the park, Lily saw a dog with fluffy fur. She wanted to pet the dog, but her mom warned her to ask the owner first. The owner said yes, and Lily felt the texture of the dog's fur. It was soft and made her smile. + +As they walked around the park, Lily saw many people doing different things. Some were playing ball, some were reading books, and some were just sitting and watching. Lily's mom said, "Wow, it's a busy day at the park today!" Lily agreed and said, "I like being busy too." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a big tree with lots of shade. She sat down under the tree and felt cool. + +Suddenly, she saw a rabbit hopping by. "Hello, little rabbit!" she said. The rabbit looked confused and didn't say anything. "Why are you so quiet?" asked Lily. The rabbit said, "I'm trying to bow to you, but I'm not very good at it." Lily smiled and said, "That's okay. You don't have to bow to me. We can be friends without bowing." The rabbit was happy and they played together in the shade of the tree. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy dog named Max. He loved to sleep all day long and never wanted to go on walks with his owner. One day, Max's owner took him for a walk up a big hill. Max was not happy about it, but he went along anyways. + +As they walked up the hill, Max noticed a big stick on the ground. He picked it up with his mouth and started to carry it with him. When they reached the top of the hill, Max's owner told him to drop the stick. Max didn't want to, but he did as he was told. + +Suddenly, the wind started to twist and turn around them. Max's owner told him to run down the hill as fast as he could. Max ran as fast as he could and when they got to the bottom, they turned around and saw the big stick that Max had dropped was now stuck in the ground, just where they had been standing. Max's owner said, "Good thing you dropped that stick, Max. It saved our lives!" From then on, Max never complained about going on walks again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to bake. She wore a red apron and had a big smile. One day, she decided to make some cookies. She got all the ingredients and put them in a bowl. Then, she used a spoon to stir everything together. She stirred and stirred until the dough was just right. Finally, she baked the cookies and they came out delicious! The girl was very happy and shared the cookies with her friends. They all loved them too! +Once upon a time, there was a big tree with lots of leaves. The tree had a staff that lived inside. The staff was happy and liked the tree. + +One day, it rained a lot and the tree got very wet. The sun did not come out for many days and the tree did not dry. The staff was sad because the tree was not happy. + +Then, something strange happened. The tree started to shrink and shrink until it was very small. The staff had to leave the tree because it was too small for them to live in. + +The staff was very sad because they loved the tree. They had to find a new home and were very lonely without their old friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Max. Lily loved Max very much and played with him every day. But one day, Lily forgot to feed Max. Max was very hungry and sad. Lily didn't know that she forgot to feed Max. + +The next day, Lily realized that Max was very weak and didn't want to play anymore. She remembered that she forgot to feed him. Lily felt very bad and promised to never forget to feed Max again. + +From then on, Lily made sure to always feed Max and play with him every day. Max became happy and healthy again. Lily learned that forgetting to take care of her pet was very boring and made Max sad. She promised to always take care of her pet and never forget again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room, but he didn't want to stop playing. + +Later that day, Timmy's family was going to have a big turkey dinner. Timmy's mom went to the store to buy the turkey, but when she came back, she saw that Timmy's room was filthy. She was very upset with Timmy and told him he couldn't play until he cleaned his room. + +Timmy felt sad and realized that he should have cleaned his room earlier. He quickly cleaned his room and helped his mom prepare the turkey for dinner. When they sat down to eat, Timmy felt happy that he had helped his mom and learned that it's important to do chores before playing. +Once upon a time, there were two twins named Timmy and Tommy. They were very loyal to each other and always played together. One day, they decided to play hide and seek. Timmy covered his eyes and counted while Tommy ran to hide. + +After Timmy finished counting, he looked for Tommy everywhere but he couldn't find him. He searched high and low, but Tommy was nowhere to be found. Timmy started to worry and called out, "Tommy, where are you?" + +Tommy heard his brother's voice and replied, "I'm behind the big tree, come find me!" Timmy ran to the tree and found his twin brother hiding behind it. They both laughed and hugged each other, happy to be back together again. + +From that day on, Timmy and Tommy were even more loyal to each other and promised to never play hide and seek without telling each other where they were going to hide. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and drink juice from her cup. One day, Lily's mommy brought home a funny looking camera. It could record videos of Lily playing with her toys! + +Lily was so excited to see herself on the camera. She picked up her favorite cup and pretended to have a tea party with her dolls. Her mommy recorded the whole thing and they watched it back together. Lily thought it was so funny to see herself talking to her dolls and sipping from her cup. + +From that day on, Lily loved to record herself playing with her toys. She would show her videos to her friends and they would all laugh together. And whenever she had a tea party, she would make sure to have her funny cup in the video too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little spider named Spidey. Spidey lived in a big tree with lots of other spiders. One day, Spidey saw a big cobweb that was very messy. He wanted to clean it up, but he didn't know how. + +Spidey asked his spider friends for help. They told him to mix some water and soap in a bowl and use a brush to clean the cobweb. Spidey did what his friends said and the cobweb looked incredible! + +Spidey was very happy and proud of himself. He learned that when he needed help, he could always ask his friends. And when he tried his best, he could do incredible things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the market with her mom to buy fruits and vegetables. One day, they went to the market and saw a broken toy. Lily wanted it, but her mom said it was broken and they couldn't buy it. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I have the broken toy, please?" + +Her mom replied, "I'm sorry, sweetie. We can't buy it because it's broken and we can't fix it." + +Lily said, "Okay mommy, I understand. Thank you for permitting me to ask." + +They continued shopping and bought some delicious fruits and vegetables. Lily was happy because she got to spend time with her mom and learned a new word - permit. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends and ride his bike around the block. One day, while Timmy was playing, a stranger approached him. The stranger looked filthy and Timmy didn't know who he was. + +Timmy started to panic and didn't know what to do. He remembered what his mom had told him about strangers and decided to run back to his house. When he got home, he told his mom about the stranger and how he felt scared. + +His mom hugged him and told him he did the right thing by running away. She reminded him that he should never talk to strangers and that it's important to always stay safe. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to stay away from strangers and to tell his mom if he ever felt scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went with her mommy to ride the subway. Lily loved the subway because it was like a big train that went underground. + +As they were waiting for the subway to arrive, Lily noticed a man with a big bag. She asked her mommy, "What's in the bag?" Her mommy replied, "I don't know, maybe he's carrying his lunch or something." + +Suddenly, the subway arrived and they got on. Lily asked her mommy, "Can we request the subway to go faster?" Her mommy explained that they couldn't do that, but they could always ride a dependable subway that arrives on time. Lily nodded and said, "Okay mommy, I want to ride a dependable subway next time!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his baseball. He would throw it and catch it all day long. One day, Timmy's dad took him to a big store. In the store, there was a big display of baseballs. Timmy's eyes grew wide as he saw all the different kinds of baseballs. There were red ones, blue ones, and even pale ones. Timmy picked out a pale baseball and showed it to his dad. His dad smiled and bought it for him. From that day on, Timmy played with his new baseball every day. +John saw the stair and bounced up and down. He was excited to go up it! He squealed as he took the first step, but he became uncomfortable. The step was hard and it hurt his feet. + +John was sad. He wanted to go up the stair, but he couldn't if it hurt too much. Suddenly, he felt something give way beneath him. He looked down and saw the stair had started to move! + +The stair sprung up, now it was soft and bouncy! John laughed as he jumped up the stair. He felt light and free. He got to the top of the stair in no time. + +John's mom smiled at him as he came up the stair. John had figured out how to make the uncomfortable stair comfortable, he had made it spring! +One summer morning, an excited 3-year-old named Lucy got ready to go to the lake. She put on her swimsuit and begged her mom to hurry. + +Before setting off, her mom had one important thing to say. She said, "Remember to be humble and kind to others when you get to the lake, ok?" + +Lucy nodded and agreed. She couldn't wait to go! She was so excited that she ran to the front door and opened it. But then she remembered she had to wait for her mom. So she waited patiently and smiled. + +When they finally got to the lake, Lucy was amazed! She saw so many people, boats, and fish swimming around. + +But then, Lucy noticed that a little girl was struggling in the water and getting scared. Lucy encouraged the little girl by telling her that it was ok and she would be alright. + +The little girl smiled and gained her confidence. She continued to enjoy the lake with Lucy and her mom, feeling happier and safer. + +Lucy felt proud of herself for being so humble and kind. She was sure that she had made the little girl's day much brighter. +Once upon a time there was a small gold fish. He swam in his pond all day, singing to the sun. +One day, he met another gold fish! This fish was small too, and bright like the sun. +The two fish swam together, chasing each other and flipping in the water. They made the pond so much brighter and more fun. +The small gold fish became best friends and they swam together every day. He was so happy to have found such a wonderful friend. +The small gold fish and his new friend were so happy, they showed everyone their friendship by swimming together in the pond. +It was the perfect friendship that would last for many days and all the fish in the pond were happy for them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Greta. Greta was 3 years old. one day, she was feeling very bored. To cure her boredom, she decided to go on an adventure. She had a silver necklace that she thought would lead her to a magical place. + +Greta followed the silver necklace through the forest and over the hills. it twinkled in the sun as she ran. Eventually, she found herself at the beach. + +The beach was a magical place! Instead of feeling bored, Greta felt excited. She played in the sand, splashed in the waves, and got to see a beautiful rainbow in the sky. She thanked the silver necklace for leading her to such a wonderful place. + +Greta had so much fun that she stayed at the beach until the sun set. She felt so happy and excited from her magical day that she never wanted it to end. She promised she would come back as soon as she could! + + +The End +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tom. Tom loved to write. Every day he wrote stories and letters to his family and friends. + +One day, Tom came across a lemon. He wanted to write with it, but the lemon was too hard. He tried to get the lemon to open up with no success. + +Tom got really mad. He wanted to write with the lemon right away. He started to stomp his feet, until his mom came over. + +"Tom, why don't you try soaking the lemon in some water?" said his mom. + +Tom liked this idea. He took the lemon and put it in a bowl of water. After a few hours, the lemon became soft and ready to write. + +Tom was so happy he took the lemon out of the bowl and started writing. He now knew he could use the lemon whenever he wanted! +Mum and Dad were extremely worried. They looked around the living room and kitchen, but there was no sign of their son. + +Mum called, "Where are you?" Nobody answered. + +Dad ran to the back garden and there, behind a bush, he noticed a tiny foot poking out! He looked closer and saw that his son was holding an egg. + +"Why are you hiding?" cried Dad. + +"I'm looking after my egg," said the little boy eagerly. + +Mum and Dad were relieved - they were no longer worried. + +They laughed and hugged the little boy. Together they all walked inside, to keep warm and have some fun. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane's favourite thing to do was to go outside. Every day she would go outside and look for bees. + +Last Monday, Jane saw a big, yellow bee. It flew so fast Jane couldn't catch it! She was sad that she missed the bee but she decided to cheer herself up. + +Jane went to the kitchen to get a yummy treat. She opened the fridge, and there it was - a big, juicy apple! Jane took a big bite and it was so yummy she forgot all about missing the bee. + +Jane went back outside, but this time with a yummy snack in hand. As she was looking around, who should arrive but the yellow bee! Jane was so excited, she almost forgot to eat her apple. + +The bee buzzed around Jane while she finished her yummy snack. After she finished, the bee flew away, and Jane was filled with joy. She was so glad that she didn't miss the bee this time! +The mom was very excited to take her son to his first hockey game. When they got to the arena, the boy was surprised. He had never seen anything like it before. + +The mom wanted her son to watch carefully so he could learn about the game. The players were very fast and the puck moved quickly around the ice. The boy was excited to see what would happen. + +Suddenly, one of the players was careless and took a bad shot. The puck flew across the rink and hit his mom in the face. Everyone gasped in surprise! + +The mom held her face and was very upset. The player was very sorry and came over to apologize. He gave her an autographed jersey and vowed to be more careful in the future. + +The boy was so happy to see his mom smiling again. He was even more excited to watch the rest of the hockey game. +Molly was a little girl. She was three years old. But she was very smart. One day, molly went to school. She had a heavy lunch in her bag. It was a big lunch, with lots of delicious foods. + +At school, Molly met her friends and they all laughed and talked. Then, the teacher called everyone to stop talking. She said it was time for the lessons. Everyone had to shut their mouths and do their work. + +Molly was very excited. She loved learning new things and she was always eager to do her work. But today was special. Because today was lunch time. Everyone got up and ran to the lunch room to get their food. + +Molly opened her heavy lunch bag. Inside it, she found lots of things. There were sandwiches, juice, and a sweet dessert. Molly smiled as she ate her yummy lunch. + +After she finished eating, Molly went back to her class. It was time to continue the lesson. Everyone had to shut their mouths and do their work. Molly was ready to keep learning. +One day, Steve saw a string on the floor. He picked it up and showed it to his dad. + +“Look, a string!†Steve said, excitedly. + +“Yes,†said dad. + +“What can I do with it?†Steve asked his dad. + +“You can pretend it’s something different, something special,†dad said. + +Steve thought for a moment then said, “I can pretend it’s a rope.†+ +He wrapped the string around his arms and pretended he was climbing a rope. He became a cowboy and swung from the rope like a real one. He was so excited that his dad had to laugh. + +But then Steve began to feel miserable. He curled up on the floor and hid his face in his hands. + +“What’s wrong?†asked dad. + +“I want to really climb a rope. I want to play with my friends,†Steve said, somberly. + +His dad reached out, gave him a big hug, and said, “I know how you feel, but why don’t you play pretend again? Maybe you can be a cowboy instead.†+ +Steve smiled and said, “Okay, let’s play pretend.†+ +So Steve put the string around his +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who lived in a big, white house. Every day he would go outside and explore his big garden. One day, in the middle of the garden, he could see something incredible. It was a giant pot that appeared from nowhere! Excitedly, he walked up closer and noticed a golden light shining from inside the pot. + +He opened the pot and saw something wonderful - treasure! He exclaimed in awe and quickly picked up some shiny coins, a beautiful necklace and a sparkling diamond. He was so amazed that he started to giggle. + +His mum came out to see what all the commotion was about and asked him what he had found. He was so happy to share his incredible discovery with his mum. He told her all about the treasure and showed her the sparkly things inside the pot. + +His mum explained to him that the things he had found had value, that they were very special and not to be taken lightly. She said that he should always treasure and cherish what is valuable and not forget about it. + +The little boy took his mum's advice to heart, and was reminded that day of how incredible things can appear when you least expect it. +There was a hunter who went into the woods. He loaded his gun with special bullets. He wanted to shoot as many animals as he could. He was not kind. + +The animals fled from him but he still tried to find them. He was determined to shoot them. + +One little rabbit saw the hunter and tried to tell the other animals but the hunter was too fast. He shot the rabbit and the poor animal died. All the animals were very sad. + +The hunter laughed and loaded his gun again. He wanted to shoot more animals. He was not kind nor did he care about nature. + +The animals were very scared and they ran away terrified. The hunter never found them and he never stopped hunting. The bad hunter had won and the animals lost. +Once there was a little girl named Nora. She was only three years old. One day, Nora wanted to take a bath. Her mom filled the tub with warm water and Nora got in. The water felt so good! But then Nora saw something very strange in the tub. It was a drain! She had never seen a drain before. + +So Nora reached into the water and grabbed the drain. But it was so slippery! And it wouldn't come out. Nora's mom saw what was happening and said, "Honey, that drain is very expensive. We can't just take it out." Nora was very worried. She wanted to take the drain out of the tub. + +That's when her mom had a great idea. She said, "Let's fill the tub with more water. Maybe the extra water will make the drain easier to pull out." So Nora's mom added more warm water. The tub was so full that it started to soak the floor! But it worked! The drain came out of the tub easily. + +Nora was very happy in the end. She had a lot of fun playing with the drain and learning about it. And she never forgot the lesson she learned that day: don't forget that some things can be very expensive! +Linda was in the park playing with her friends when she noticed a letter on the floor. It was a letter from the big castle across the street. Linda ran to the letter to see what it said. + +When Linda opened it, the letter was full of tasty treats. A smile crossed her face as she grabbed a handful of treats. + +Suddenly, Linda heard her mother's voice. "Linda, stop eating, it's time to go home," her mother said. + +Linda stopped eating and began to gather the rest of the treats into the letter. "Mom, can I take the letter home with me?" she asked. + +Her mother smiled. "Yes, Linda, you can take it. Have a nice day!" + +Linda smiled and took the letter with all the tasty treats home. She couldn't wait to show it to her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little girl named Anna. She loved to work and always tried her best. + +Anna had a dream that one day she would see the world. So she asked her mum if she could take a holiday. Her mum said yes! + +Anna was very excited. She packed her bag and got ready to go. But before she left, her Mum said to work hard but have fun too! + +And so, with a smile on her face, Anna started her journey. She made lots of new friends from around the world and saw lots of nice things. + +When Anna came back home, she told everyone about her adventure. Everyone was so proud that Anna had worked hard to make her dream come true. +Once upon a time, in a small house there lived two cats. One cat was named Obie and the other was Spot. Spot was an obedient cat. He always listened to what his owners said and followed their orders. Obie was a mischievous cat and liked to explore the furniture in the house. + +One day, the owners told Obie and Spot that they had to stay away from the furniture. But Obie didn't listen and continued exploring the furniture. + +While he was exploring one day, Obie heard a loud noise from the other room. He hurried to the other room and saw that Spot had sat on the furniture even though he had been ordered not to. + +The owners saw this and scolded Spot for not being obedient. Obie, on the other hand, was praised for recognizing the new rule and respecting it. + +This story teaches us that good behavior will always be rewarded and disobedience punished. +Once there was a girl named Emily who wanted a bell. She went to the store to buy one but the bells were too expensive. She was very sad, but then she saw a cheap bell in the corner of the shop. It was very small, but it was perfect for her. + +Emily's eyes lit up when she saw it. She happily brought it to the counter and paid for it with her pocket money. + +Once home, she showed everyone the bell. She was so excited that she accepted to put it on a string and hung it on the door. Every time someone came in, she would ring the bell. + +She was so proud of her bell. Everyone in her family accepted it and the friends who came to visit also loved it. Emily smiled every time someone rang her special bell. +Once upon a time there was an eager little mouse who wanted to find a comfy home. She decided to look for one in the woods. She stumbled upon a slow-moving river and decided this would be a nice place to stay. She searched the river banks and found a lovely, warm crib. She was so excited to have a home of her own. + +She scurried inside her new home and felt cozy and safe. She decided to thank the river for helping her find the perfect home. She jumped up and down and thanked the river in her own special way. + +One day, she heard a voice calling her name. She peeped out of her crib and saw a little girl standing there. The little girl was happy to meet the mouse and said, "I'm so glad you like your crib. My name is Lisa and I'm three years old. Do you want to be friends?" + +The mouse looked back with a happy smile and said, "Yes, I'd like that." From that day on, Lisa and the mouse were the best of friends. They would spend time together, slow-walk in the woods, and have fun playing games. + +The mouse was very thankful for Lisa and thanked her for being such a wonderful friend. Lisa thanked the mouse too and promised to never forget their friendship. +Mia was a thoughtful three year old. She loved to color, play with her dolls, and explore the world around her. + +One day, she was playing near her house when she saw an old notebook. She picked it up and opened it. The pages were blank. Mia smiled. She knew this notebook could be a special place for her to write down all of her thoughts. + +Mia picked up a pencil and started to write. She wrote about all sorts of things: her favorite things, her feelings, and all of her dreams. She loved being able to express herself through words. + +After she was finished, Mia hugged the notebook tightly. She squeezed and said, "You are a very special notebook." She knew she would take good care of this gift and never forget all the moments it saved inside. +Once upon a time there was a helpful avocado. He was the protector of his forest, always making sure all the other plants were safe and sound. + +One morning the avocado noticed a naughty bird flying around. He was stealing all the fruit from the trees! The avocado quickly ran to tell the other plants. + +“Help!†he shouted. “The naughty bird is stealing our fruit!†+ +The other plants looked at the helpful avocado and said, “What can we do?†+ +The avocado thought for a moment and then said, “Let’s make a plan. We’ll all work together to protect our fruit.†+ +So the plants made a plan and soon the naughty bird had to leave empty-handed. All the fruit were safe thanks to the helpful avocado! +Molly was embarrassed. She wandered around the park with her mom and tried not to pay attention to the kids playing. She wished she could just stay in bed at home. + +Suddenly, her mom pointed at the playground and said, “Look, Molly. The kids are playing tag. Let’s go and play with them!†+ +Molly shook her head and mumbled, “I’d rather not.†+ +Molly’s mom nodded and said, “Okay. I still care about you. That’s why I asked you.†+ +Molly smiled and grabbed her mom’s hand. Even though she was embarrassed about her shyness, she was glad that her mom cared about her. + +They walked away from the playground, and Molly let out a sigh of relief. She was glad she had someone who cared and would let her stay. +Once upon a time, there was a duck who lived by a lakeit loved to swim and find food there. +One day, it found a strange stick. It looked like it could be used to catch food. The duck wondered if it should use it, but it also knew it could be dangerous. + +Fortunately, some wise old turtles saw the duck and came out of the water. They knew the hazardous stick and said, "You should not play with this. It can be very dangerous." + +The duck listened to the turtles and decided not to use the stick. Instead, the turtles taught the duck a much better way to catch food: by diving underwater and swimming quickly after small fish. + +The duck followed the turtles' advice and soon it was catching food in no time. The duck was so thankful to the turtles. + +This story teaches us that listening to wise advice can help us stay safe and accomplish our goals! +Once there was a little girl who loved to explore outside. One day, she went walking deep into the forest and the sun disappeared behind the tall trees. She started to shiver as it became cold. Then she saw an herb. She went up to it and sniffed it. It smelled so tasty! + +The little girl was very excited. She started to collect more herbs, placing them into her pocket. Finally, it was time to go home. She waved goodbye to the herbs, feeling a little sad to leave. + +On the way home, she enjoyed the delicious taste of the herbs. She felt warm and cozy, and no longer shivered. + +As soon as the girl reached home, she showed her mom the herbs she collected. They made a yummy herbal tea and shared it together. The little girl was so happy that she had found the tasty herbs. +Once upon a time there was a brave knight named Lance. He had a spear that he always carried with him wherever he went. Lance often went on long journeys to unknown places. + +One day, Lance was walking down a path and came across something mysterious. He saw an old and forgotten spear stuck in a rock. He carefully pulled it out of the rock and noticed there was something special about it. He didn't know what it was, but it made him feel different. + +As he continued on his journey, Lance began to feel stronger and more powerful. He quickly realized what was happening, the spear was becoming part of him. He held up his arm, and the spear was stuck to it! + +Lance was determined to find out what was going on. He continued walking until he stumbled into a castle. He soon found out that the unknown spear he had picked up was magically turning him into a warrior. + +The old knight in the castle told him that if he wanted to keep it, then there was a great challenge and danger ahead of him. Lance was ready and determined to keep his special spear and he accepted the challenge. + +Lance went through many adventures and overcame many obstacles, but with the help of his spear, he was able to become a great warrior and save the kingdom. +Once there was a rabbit who lived in the park. The rabbit was happy and always played with his friends. But one day, the rabbit was feeling sad. He didn't know why, so he just sighed. + +His friends heard him sighing and asked why he was sad. The rabbit said he wished he had a picture of his friends. His friends thought that was a great idea. + +They all ran around the park looking for the perfect sticks and leaves they could use to draw a picture. When they finished, they used twigs to draw a beautiful picture of the group of friends. + +The rabbit was very grateful and smiled at the picture. He made a special frame out of flowers to keep the picture safe. Now the rabbit always has his friends in the form of the special picture in his frame! +Once upon a time, two best friends were going for a walk in their village. They were discussing what they should do that day. + +“What do you think?†said the first. + +“I think it would be fun to go to the pond!†said the second. + +So, they decided to go to the pond. The pond always felt like a magical place; there were trees and flowers, and the weather was always mild. + +When they reached the edge of the pond, they saw something they had never seen before; there was a giant tree by the pond, with branches that seemed to reach the sky. + +The two friends discussed what to do. “Let’s climb it!†said the first. + +“Yes!†said the second. + +So, they climbed the tree, and when they reached the top, they saw something amazing; the entire village was below them. + +The two friends were astounded by what they saw. From the top of the tree, it looked like a miniature village, with all its colorful houses and people. + +The two friends smiled as they realized how small their village looked from above. It was such a peaceful moment, and they agreed that this was one of the best days they had ever had together. +Lenny was an amazing and reliable friend. He always supported his friends with whatever they needed. One day, Lenny and his friend John had been out playing together all day long and were hungry. Lenny said, “Let's ask mum for a snack.†+ +At the kitchen, Lenny's mum smiled lovingly and said, “Of course. I don't mind making you both a snack.†+ +Lenny and John ran off to the garden, fully expecting to have a snack soon. But then, when they arrived at the garden they noticed that something horrible had happened. All their toys had been thrown away! + +Lenny said, “John, I thought my mum was reliable. I wanted her to support us by getting us a snack, but instead she threw our toys away.†+ +John could only look sadly at his toys, knowing that no matter what, they were gone now. + +Moral of the story: we must be careful who we trust as not everyone can be reliable. +One day, a little girl was out for a walk. She saw a big patch on the ground. It was a thick patch of grass. The little girl was so excited that she ran over to the patch. She knelt down and touched it. The patch felt soft, and it was so thick too. + +The little girl took off her shoes and socks and started dancing in the grass. She twirled and spun around like a ballerina, and it made her so happy! + +When she was done dancing, the little girl decided she wanted to walk around on the patch. She slowly took steps, feeling the soft grass with her toes. She walked all around the patch, and when she was done, she collapsed into the grass and had a little nap. + +When she woke up, the little girl was ready to go home. She said goodbye to the patch and put on her shoes and socks. She smiled and waved as she walked away, happy she had a chance to explore the thick patch of grass. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little puppy named Jack. He was very playful and he loved to explore new places. + +One day, Jack and his friend Sally went out for a walk. They were looking for a fun place to explore. They were happily walking and chatting when all of a sudden, they heard a strange noise. It was very quiet, like a whisper. + +Jack and Sally looked around nervously. They were so surprised when they saw a small rabbit in the bushes. The rabbit was very playful and excited. + +“Oh Jack, how did you know there was a rabbit here?†Sally asked. + +Jack smiled and said “I just heard something surprise meâ€. + +After chatting with the rabbit, Jack and Sally went back home to tell their family about their funny adventure. They all laughed and enjoyed the story. + +What an adventure! +Once upon a time, there was an incredible prince. This prince lived in a big castle, far away in the clouds. + +One day, it began to rain. The prince had never seen rain before, but he knew it was a special event. He ran to the window, and saw hundreds of tiny drops spattering on the ground. The prince was amazed. + +The prince shouted, "What is this?" + +His's mommy, who was sitting nearby, smiled and said, "This is the rain, my prince. It happens when the clouds get too full. Isn't it beautiful?" + +The prince nodded and said, "It's incredible!" + +So the prince stayed by the window and watched the rain until the clouds were empty again. +Once upon a time, there was a large bird named Biggie. He lived alone in a well. Every day, Biggie would look for food. + +One day, Biggie was flying over a pond. He noticed something glimmering in the water below him. He swooped down to take a closer look. He spotted a large fish swimming around the pond! Biggie was so excited! He scooped up the fish in his beak and flew back to his well. + +Back in his well, Biggie placed the fish on a large rock. He leaned over the fish and said, “Let’s see how much you weigh!†He then started to move the rock back and forth, gently weighing the fish. + +With a satisfied smile, Biggie said, “You weigh just enough!†He gobbled up the fish with a loud crunch and flew off to find more food. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy who wanted to do something special. She decided to pay for a dance class. Her dance class was full of other children and everyone was so excited to learn together. + +During the class, everyone was dancing and having lots of fun. At the end, the teacher gave everyone a special icy treat as a reward. Everyone was so happy to get a treat! + +Lucy loved the dance class and she was very happy to pay for it. Now she was always excited to go to her class and have a wonderful time! +Once upon a time, there was a very powerful magical box. One day, a little girl named Lucy came across it. She was curious about what it was and decided to open it up. + +When she opened the box, a big, soft, fluffy white cloud floated out. The cloud had an interesting texture to it and it seemed like it was trying to fit itself into something. + +Lucy was confused as to what it was, so she decided to ask her mom. She looked up, smiled and said “Mom, what is this?†Her mom smiled and said “That’s a cloud, Lucy. The powerful box made it for you.†+ +Lucy was so excited. She gave her mom a big hug, thanked her and ran outside to play with the cloud. She ran around and around, with the cloud following her wherever she went. She laughed and played happily, feeling very powerful with her magical cloud. +Once upon a time there was a jolly little boy named John. Every day John would run through the park and make friends with all the animals he met. + +One day, John saw an old picture frame in the park which had been forgotten by someone. Curious, he walked up to it and asked it “What’s your name?†+ +The frame replied “My name is Frame, but you can call me Frankie.†John was delighted to meet Frankie and asked if he could take him home with him. + +Frankie replied “I would love to go with you, but I must request something first. Will you promise to look after me and make sure I’m never forgotten again?†+ +John was more than happy to promise and carefully carried Frankie home. + +From that day forward, John and Frankie were the best of friends and had lots of fun and jolly adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a fast kitty who liked to race around the house. One day, when the kitty was running really fast, it struck its nose on the fridge. It hurt so much, the kitty started to cry. + +Mama heard the kitty crying and ran up to see what was wrong. She saw the kitty had hurt its nose on the fridge and she gave it a gentle kiss to make it feel better. + +Kitty was so happy that Mama had helped, it decided to go a bit slower from then on to prevent itself from getting hurt again. Mama smiled and gave the kitty another hug. From then on, the kitty always enjoyed running around – but not too fast! +Once upon a time, there was a hairy rock. The rock sat in a field all alone. A boy saw the rock and wanted to take it home. He went to the field and removed the rock. He was so happy! He carried the rock all the way home. + +Back home, the boy put the rock in his room. It was a special addition to his collection. From then on, the boy and the rock become best friends. Every day, they would go out into the field. The boy loved playing with the hairy rock. + +Soon, the boy had to move away. He was sad to leave his hairy rock friend behind. With one last hug, he removed the rock and took it with him. He believed his rock was the best and he wanted to keep it forever! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Jane. Jane had a pet chicken. It was pink and pretty. Every day, Jane took her pet chicken for a walk. + +One day, Jane wanted to sell her pet chicken. She took it to the market and put it on display. She asked everyone who passed by if they wanted to buy it. + +At last, someone said yes. They gave Jane some gold for it. Jane was so happy and ran home with the gold. + +When she got home, Jane put the gold away in a safe place. Now she can buy nice things for herself and her family. Jane was so proud to have sold her pet chicken. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Charlie. Charlie went to bed, but he was worried. He heard a noise from outside and he decided to get his flashlight. + +Charlie shone the flashlight out of his window and saw a big bear! Charlie was so frightened that he began to cry. + +Then, he heard a gentle voice. It was his mommy. "Don't worry, Charlie," she said. "It's ok. I will come and help you." + +Charlie's mommy came in and switched on the light. The big bear was gone. She gave Charlie a hug and said, "See? Everything is ok now." + +Charlie felt much better and he smiled. He knew that his mommy would always come, even when he was worried. +Once there was a nation of people who lived happily together. Everyday they would go out and meet new people. One day they met a stranger who was glad to meet them. The people were also glad. + +The stranger asked the people if they would like to hear a special story he knew. The people were excited and listened closely. He told them a story about a mystical land far away. He said one day they would journey there and be very glad. + +The people were excited but kept the story to themselves. They planned a secret journey to the mystical land and finally the day came when they set off. As they arrived they were amazed. Everything was so lovely and the people were so glad. + +The people were surprised to find the stranger already there waiting for them. He warmly welcomed them and invited them to stay. The people had finally found the mystical land and were so glad to meet the stranger again. +One day, Jake and his mum were walking down the street. Jake was looking for something fun to do. Suddenly, he saw a tap in the ground. He wanted to play with it, but his mum told him it was not allowed. + +Jake was determined. He asked his mum if he could touch it just once. She said no, but Jake said please. His mum said if it was quick then it was okay. + +Jake touched the tap, but it started to make a smelly smell. It was blocked! Jake's mum said it wasn't his fault, but he still felt bad. Jake asked if he could help make it better. + +His mum said he could. She showed him what he had to do. Together, they came up with a plan. + +They went and got some tools from the shop and came back to the tap. Jake carefully used the tools and soon the tap was open. Jake and his mum had done it! The smelly smell was gone. Jake was so proud of what he had done. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. She loved to mail letters to her friends. + +One day, Daisy wanted to make something special. She got out some bread and put it in the toaster. It started to turn brown and smell delicious. + +Daisy put the toast on a plate and added some butter. She liked it when the butter made the toast even more brown. Daisy felt happy and excited. + +She took her plate of toast and went to mail the letter to her friend. Daisy was so pleased that she had made something special to send in the mail. +Once there was a bossy little girl who liked to pull things. One day she was outside, and the weather was not very nice. The bossy girl decided to pull a tree, even though she was warned not to. + +She pulled and pulled on the tree, but it didn't move. She kept pulling hard and eventually the tree snapped. It fell over and crushed the bossy girl. + +The girl died, and the people around were very sad. They all thought that it was very important to listen to instruction, even if you were bossy and wanted to pull things. +Molly and Freddy were best friends. They were at the park, and it was so sunny. They were happy, with smiles on their faces. Molly said: "Let's play hide and seek!" Freddy smiled, and said: "Yes, let's do it!" + +Molly was very good at hiding, and Freddy was very good at seeking. Every time it was Freddy’s turn to find Molly, he would look really carefully and he would find her very quickly. He was very intelligent. + +They were playing hide and seek when they both saw something in the sky. It was a thin line of smoke. Molly said: "What's that?" Freddy said "I don't know, but I think we should miss it". So they stopped playing and looked up at the sky. They saw a plane - it was flying far away, getting smaller and smaller. Molly said: "I miss it already." +Billy was a lazy 3-year-old. One day he was sitting in his room, not sure what to do. Suddenly he heard music coming from outside. + +He ran outside to see what it was. He saw some of his neighbours playing instruments and singing. Billy smiled and clapped his hands. + +The neighbours saw Billy and waved to him. They asked him if he wanted to join in. Billy was too shy and just smiled. + +The neighbours kept playing and singing. Their music was beautiful and soon Billy was dancing along to it. + +When the music finished, Billy thanked his neighbours for the wonderful music. They smiled and said goodbye. + +Billy ran back inside to play with his toys. He knew that whenever he was feeling lazy, he could always listen to music outside and dance. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit. She hopped through the woods and came across a beautiful butterfly. The butterfly had colourful wings and the rabbit thought it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. + +"Hi there," said the butterfly. "Would you like to follow me?" +"Yes, I would like to," said the rabbit. + +So, the little rabbit hopped behind the butterfly as it fluttered in and out of the trees. They flew over fields of wildflowers and pretty trees. It was so peaceful. + +Suddenly, the butterfly stopped and rested on a branch. The rabbit hopped up beside it and asked what it was doing. + +"I'm looking for something delicious," said the butterfly. "Can you help me find it?" + +The rabbit thought for a moment. Then, she smiled. "I know the perfect thing!" + +The rabbit hopped off the branch and soon returned with a big, juicy strawberry. + +The butterfly thanked her and immediately began to enjoy the delicious treat. "This is the best snack I've ever had," he said, before taking off and fluttering away with a full tummy and a happy heart. + +The rabbit waved goodbye with a smile, and as she watched him fly away she thought to herself, "It's nice to have a friend who's always willing to follow the wings of adventure". +Once upon a time there was a curious little nurse. She loved to explore and find out new things! Her job was to take care of the animals near her home. One day she decided to quit her job. She wanted to go outside and explore the world even more! + +She packed her bag and said goodbye to all her friends. She set off on a long and exciting journey. She stopped in different places, discovering so many new and exciting things! Everywhere she went people were always so friendly and curious about her. + +The nurse went traveling for a few weeks and it was the best adventure of her life. Everywhere she went she made so many new friends and shared lots of stories. In the end she decided that she didn't want to quit exploring and she kept on traveling! +One day Grandma had a surprise for Emily. It was a unique rag doll! Emily was so excited that she jumped up and hugged it. Grandma smiled and asked her what she wanted to name it. + +"Riley!" Emily shouted. Grandma nodded and started to lean back in her chair to watch. + +Emily was so proud of it. She hugged Riley and twirled around the room. Grandma laughed and watched Emily play with her unique rag doll. + +At the end of the day Emily leaned back in her chair, holding Riley. She was so proud that she created something special. + +Grandma clapped and said, "You have a very special rag doll there, Emily." Emily smiled and continued to lean back in her chair, holding Riley close. +One summer day, a small pink bird was singing a happy, joyful song. As the bird sang, it began to shake its tail feathers. It shook so much it seemed like it was dancing! + +Suddenly, a little girl stumbled upon the bird. She was enchanted by its song. She spoke, asking "What's that sound?" + +The bird looked up at the little girl and explained, "I'm singing a song and shaking my tail feathers. Would you like to join me?" + +The little girl giggled and said, "Yes, I'd love to!" She began to sing along with the bird and they both started shaking their tail feathers again. + +The bird and the little girl laughed and danced together until the sun set. They enjoyed themselves so much that they promised to come together and dance again the following day. They both waved goodbye as the girl skipped back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was playing in a dry field with her dog. The sun was shining brightly and she was happy. Suddenly, the sky turned dark and the wind started to blow fiercely. + +The little girl began to worry and called out to her dog. "Let's go home now." + +But the dog wouldn't move. The little girl reached out her small hand and raised the furry animal, but he still wouldn't budge. Suddenly, the sky got darker and rain started to pour. + +The little girl was scared. "Let's go home," she pleaded. Finally, the dog stood up and started to run, but it was too late. Lightning struck the sky and everything turned black. + +The little girl never made it home. + +This is a warning: never underestimate nature. No matter how calm and dry the sky looks, it can quickly turn dark and dangerous. +Once there was a boy who really wanted to do something creative for his job. He dreamed of having a job that would use his imagination and make him feel important. One day he saw a place where he could do this. It was a special place with lots of other people like him, all doing creative things. + +He quickly found his place and started doing his job. Every day he worked diligently and made sure to do something special and creative. After a while he began to get noticed as the most creative person around. + +But one day he made a mistake. He broke something very important that he had been working on. Everyone was so disappointed and thought he was done for. + +But he persevered, and he worked even harder to replace what he had broken. He thought outside the box and came up with a creative solution that impressed everyone. + +The boy had kept his job and even earned greater respect for himself. In the end, the mistake he had made ended up being a blessing in disguise. He had found that creativity can help fix anything! +Once upon a time, there was a little animal who wanted to play hide and seek. He asked all his animal friends, but none of them wanted to hide. Finally, he found a colorful bird who said she would play. + +The little animal hid behind a tree, and the bird started counting. When she reached 10, the bird couldn't find the animal anywhere! + +Suddenly, the animal jumped out from the tree and yelled "I found you". The bird was so surprised to see him there and said that it was his turn to hide now. + +The animal said no. He said that playing hide and seek means that you need to respect each other's turn to hide, so even if he found the bird, he should still wait until she finished counting. + +The bird was very thankful for the animal's respect, and they became good friends from that day on. The moral of this story is to respect the rules of the game and never to cheating. +Once upon a time there lived a boy named Alex. He was a very naughty boy and liked to break the rules. He was always running around and playing loudly when he was supposed to be still and quiet. + +One day his mum was very mad and decided to punish him. She told him that he would have to stay in his room until he said he was sorry. Alex felt very sad and stayed in his room for a very long time. + +While he was in there, he could hear all the fun and laughter of his family. It made him feel even more miserable. Eventually, he heard a sound from outside his door. It was his mum asking him if he was ready to say sorry. + +Alex chose to say sorry and his mum let him come out. Alex knew that he had been naughty and from then on tried to be a better boy. He learned his lesson and was no longer punished. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Sam. He was three years old and loved music. One day, Sam found a musician who was playing a special tune. He was very impressed. + +"Wow," said Sam. "This is so cool. Can you play some more?" + +The musician smiled and played the tune again. Sam was even more impressed. He was so amazed that he started clapping his hands along. + +"Can you teach me this tune?" Sam asked. + +The musician showed him where to place his fingers on the instrument and taught him the tune. Sam kept practicing and quickly became very good. He was so impressive that he started playing the tune for all his friends. + +Everyone was amazed at how Sam could play such an impressive tune! Sam was so proud of himself! He was a real musician! +Joe was an alert driver. He was always very careful on the road and alert to other drivers. One day he was driving and his mind wandered away. Suddenly he was alarmed to realize he had forgotten to do his math homework. Joe tried to focus on the job at hand, but his thoughts were still lingering on the math. He was so distracted that he didn't see that the truck in front of him had stopped. Joe slammed on the brakes and felt a jolt as he crashed into the truck. He was so shaken up that he could barely think straight. Joe had to go to the hospital, and he never did his math homework. He was sad and frustrated, and it served as a reminder to stay alert when driving. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bonnie and Jody. They both loved to paint pictures of the harbor on the weekends. One day, they were painting a picture of the harbor when a storm started. The sky rumbled and the wind picked up, making the water in the harbor rough. + +Bonnie and Jody were scared and quickly grabbed their painting supplies and ran for shelter. Bonnie thought about leaving the painting behind, but Jody said that it was too important to leave. Despite the wind and rain, Jody managed to pick up the painting and carry it to safety. + +When the storm was over, Bonnie and Jody put the painting back together. They were surprised to notice that the painting looked more beautiful than it had before. Jody explained that the storm had given their painting a special touch. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes tough situations can give us something wonderful. So in life, it's important to stick together and find the good in rough times! +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Jen. She liked to play in the park with her best friend Pete. + +One day, Jen and Pete found a mask in the park. It was a spooky looking mask with strange eyes. + +Pete said, "We should cut the mask up and have a jolly time!" + +Jen said in excitement, "Yes, let's do it!" + +So they grabbed a pair of scissors and started to cut the mask. They had a lot of fun together. + +But suddenly, they heard an angry voice coming from the mask. The voice said, "What have you done?! You'll be sorry!" + +Jen and Pete ran away in fear. The mask was so angry, it was scary! They never saw it again. But they learned a valuable lesson - you should never cut a strange mask in the park! +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird was very high in the sky and looked out for food. She couldn't find anything to eat. The sky was so dry and there was no food to be found. + +The bird was very sad and decided to fly away. She flew lower and lower until she saw a garden full of food. She was so happy! She landed in the garden and started to eat. + +The food was delicious but soon some of it got dry. She knew she had to keep looking for food. So, she flew away and soon found more food. This one was even higher in the sky than before. + +She was so happy to find food and stayed near this place. Every day she would come back and eat the high food until it too would get dry. But she knew she could always keep looking for food. +John was a smart mule. He was very helpful and always kept his promises. One day, John promised he would help a little girl and her grandmother bring their shopping home from the market. So, he carefully carried the heavy bags on his back. + +The little girl thanked John and said he was very strong. John politely smiled and kept walking. He loved to help the little girl and her grandma. + +After that, John and the little girl became the best of friends. Every time the little girl needed help, John was there. He was a very smart mule and he was always happy to make a promise. +Once there was a little girl named Jess who wanted to go to the reef. She asked her mom if she could go. + +"Can I please go to the reef?" She begged. + +"No, Jess. It's too dangerous for you to go alone," Mom replied. + +Jess was very envious of her older brother. He got to go to the reef all the time! But she had to stay home. + +Then one day, Mom said to Jess, "I know it's not the same, but let's go to the beach and play in the sand. We can make a reef with shells and rocks!" + +Jess was so excited. She could pretend the beach was a real reef! She carefully collected shells, rocks and sticks. Then they built a pretend reef. + +Jess was so happy. She pretended to be a mermaid and pretended to explore the reef. She was so glad that she had a way to enjoy the reef. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who was very nervous. He saw how a blackbird was starting to fly around and he wondered why it was so scared. One day he decided to try something different. He was going to paint the bird a different color. + +He took some paint and started to cover the bird in blues, greens, and yellows. As the boy was finishing up, the bird started to fly away! He was so excited and nervous at the same time. + +But then the excitement turned to dread when he noticed the blackbird was struggling to fly. Its feathers were too heavy and it couldn't get very far. The bird eventually sank to the ground and didn't move. + +The boy was very sad. He had made a mistake and the bird had paid the price. His kind actions had caused the bird to suffer and it had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there lived a adorable little girl. She liked to march around her garden and explore the plants. One day as she was marching, she found a strange, little flower. She had never seen one like it before. + +The little girl picked the flower and it started to shrink. She was so surprised! She ran inside to tell her Mommy. + +“Mommy! Look!†She said, holding up the flower. “This flower shrank when I touched it!†+ +Mommy smiled. “That’s so amazing!†she said. + +The little girl smiled and gave the flower to Mommy. Mommy put it in a special jar on the window sill. Every day the little girl would march over to watch the flower until it grew back to its original size. + +The little girl was so proud of her flower! She loved watching it shrink and grow. It was the most adorable flower she had ever seen. +Once there was a boy who loved basketball. He was always playing it with his friends and having a lot of fun. But one day, things changed. + +The boy was playing basketball when a stranger came along and said he wanted to play. At first, the boy said no but the stranger wanted to try and reverse the ball over the net. The boy thought it would be a fun challenge. + +The stranger took the ball and threw it over the net. But something bad happened. The ball bounced back and hit the boy in the face! + +The boy was so angry and scared, he ran away from the stranger. Suddenly, all around him was dark and quiet. The peaceful feeling he used to have was gone. + +The boy was too scared to go outside and play basketball anymore. He would never play basketball again - the bad ending to his story. +Once there was a 3 year old named Andy. He was a nice boy who loved going for walks. One day, he asked his mom if he could take a walk. She said yes and gave him a bag. + +At first, it was a nice walk. Then he met another 3 year old named Jack. Andy saw that Jack had a much nicer bag than he did. He asked where he got it from. + +Jack told Andy to go to a far away store. Andy was worried because it was so far away. But Jack said he should go. He said it was the only place to get nice bags. + +So Andy set off on his walk. On his way, he passed some friends who asked him where he was going. He told them that he was going to the store to get a bag. They said it was a very far away and recommended he get his mom to drive him. + +Andy listened to his friends. He went back home and asked his mom if they could go to the store. She said yes and they went and got the nicest bag Andy had ever seen. He was so happy with it. + +The End. +Once upon a time there were two friends; Amy and Ben. They loved to play music together. + +Amy said to Ben, “Let’s create a nice rhythm with our music!†+ +Ben smiled, “Yes! We will include tambourines, drums and some fun singing.†+ +The two friends got busy collecting all sorts of musical instruments. They gathered their favourite tambourines and drums, a trumpet and some shakers. + +When it was time to play, they jumped up and down in rhythm to their song. It was so nice! + +Their music filled the room and they couldn’t stop laughing. They included all sorts of instruments to create the most wonderful rhythm. + +Amy and Ben had lots of fun and knew they would have to do it again soon. +Once upon a time there was a smelly curtain. It was old and very dirty. Every day it hung in the same spot. + +One day, a little boy named Jack saw the curtain. It made him really sad that it was so smelly. So Jack decided to do something about it. + +He took a big bucket and filled it with water. After that, he found some soap and put some in the bucket. He mixed it all together and stirred it around. + +Then he grabbed the smelly curtain and put it in the bucket of soapy water. He held it there for a moment and soon it started to smell much better. + +Jack lifted the curtain out of the bucket and laid it in the sun to dry. Now the smelly curtain was clean and fresh smelling. + +Jack was so happy with his work that he decided to leave the curtain in the sun to dry. And that's how the smelly curtain turned into a clean, fresh smelling one. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl called Daisy. Daisy loved to play in the park, and she always had lots of fun there. + +One day, Daisy went to the park with her mom. She played happily and soon she was running around with all her friends. + +When it started to get icy, Daisy's mom said it was time to go home. Daisy was excited to get a massage when she got home. But when they walked back to the car, Daisy couldn't find her mom! + +Nothing they did could help. Her mom had vanished! Daisy was very sad, and she looked everywhere for her mom. But she was nowhere to be seen. + +Daisy was very sad and she had to go home without her mom. She never saw her mom again. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Benny went on an adventure. He ventured out of town and slowly walked along the road. He saw a billboard which said "hot dogs". Benny was so excited and he wanted to find the hot dogs! As he kept walking down the road, the sun was getting hotter and hotter. But Benny kept walking, determined to find the hot dogs. After a while, he spotted a store in the distance that said "Hot Dogs" on a sign. He happily ran to the store and saw a sign that said "Hot Dogs 2 for $3". Benny bought two hot dogs and was delighted to take a bite out of one. He enjoyed his delicious snack and was happy that his adventure was successful! +Once upon a time two friends, Amy and Clara, were walking to school in the sunshine. Amy said to Clara, "What a yummy day! The grass smells so nice." Clara nodded and waved to the birds in the sky. + +Just then they heard a loud noise. It was a loud poom! "What was that noise?" Amy asked. It sounded like a pistol! + +But then they heard the sound of running feet and a familiar voice. "Amy, Clara! Wait up!" It was their friend, Tom, arriving just in time. + +The girls were relieved to see him. They all hugged and jumped for joy. Then Amy said, "Let's not forget why we must never make loud noises like that. It can be very dangerous." + +Tom nodded. "You're right. I must always remember to be very careful with pistols and loud noises." + +The three friends arrived safely at school, learning a valuable lesson on the way. It's always important to think and act carefully and safely. +Once there was a man who had a very nice automobile. He kept it very clean and always made sure to be polite to everyone he met. And every morning he would get out his cleaning supplies and spray his car. + +One day a little girl saw him spraying his car. She asked him why he was spraying the car. The man said, "I'm spraying my car so it will always look nice and shiny." +The little girl loved the way the car looked with the sun glinting on it. She loved it so much she wanted to try it too. + +So the man shared his cleaning supplies with the little girl and showed her how to spray the car. The little girl was so excited! She was very careful to only spray the car in the places the man showed her. + +Afterwards, the car looked even more shiny and bright. The man thanked the little girl for being so polite and helping him out. The little girl was very proud. She was happy that she could make the car look so nice. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. She was three years old and loved playing with cars. + +One day, she was playing in her bedroom when her mum called her. She went downstairs to see what her mum wanted. Her mum smiled and gave her a wooden spoon. Anna asked what was it for, and her mum said she was going to help her make a cake. + +So together they got some flour, eggs, butter, and sugar. Anna started to stir them all together in the bowl with the spoon. Her mum smiled and said she was doing a great job. + +When the cake was in the oven, Anna went back to playing with her cars. She pushed them around the empty room, imagining they were racing each other. Suddenly, the oven timer beeped, it was time to get the cake! + +Anna ran to the kitchen and saw her masterpiece. It was a delicious golden cake and it smelt amazing. She hugged her mum, very pleased with the cake they had made together. + +The end. +Once there was a little boy named Tom. He wanted a very big car. So his parents gave him some fuel for the car. Tom was very happy and he filled up the car. But when he tried to drive it, the car started to shrink! Tom was so surprised. The car kept shrinking until it was very small. + +Tom's parents then told him that only very rich people have cars that don't shrink! So they took the fuel away and told Tom that he would just have to wait until he was rich. + +Tom was very sad, but then he had an idea. He decided to save up his pocket money, so that one day he could be rich and have a car that would never shrink! + +Tom worked hard and after a while, he had enough money to buy a new car. It was so big and shiny! Best of all, it never shrunk. And Tom was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy loved to play in the garden at nighttime when it was dark, and the stars lit up the sky. + +One night, Daisy heard a noise coming from the woods. She was a brave girl, so she decided to have a look and see what it was. + +When she got to the woods, she saw a strange creature sitting in the shadows, with a big task to complete. She was scared, but Daisy felt brave and she decided to face up to the creature. + +The creature stayed in the shadows and said "Hello! I'm a fairy, and I need help to complete a task. Would you be able to do it for me?" + +Daisy didn't want to say no and she wanted to help the fairy, so she said: "Yes, I'll help you. What do you need me to do?" + +The fairy explained that the task was to collect some special ingredients for her potion and he gave her a dark bucket and a list of what she needed. + +Daisy jumped right in and began gathering the ingredients. She soon completed the task and the fairy thanked Daisy for all her hard work. + +Then suddenly, the fairy disappeared, and Daisy went home feeling proud of herself. But deep down, she was also sad that she didn't get to meet the fairy properly. +Once upon a time, there was a very dependable man. Everywhere he went, he carried a tall pole in his hands. + +One day, he stumbled upon a small village. The people there were amazed at the sight of him! They admired the man and his pole immensely. + +The man, who was very friendly, decided to stay in the village for a while. Soon, people in the village began to rely on him. He would always have a smile on his face and a song on his lips. + +When he left, everyone in the village gave him a big round of applause. Even the tiniest babies were overcome with admiration for the man and his pole. + +And he was dependable, so the village people knew he would certainly visit them again soon. Until then, they would just have to admire him from afar. +Once upon a time there was a popular painter. Every day he would open his paint box, and get to work. He painted all sorts of things, like the sky, trees and animals. All the children nearby loved to watch him paint. + +One day the painter opened his box and noticed something strange. A sparkle seemed to come from inside! The painter opened it up and saw a glittering book! He was so excited! + +The painter opened the book and saw a secret message. It said, “Come to The Magic Forest tonight, and join us in a painting adventure!†+ +The painter was very excited to go on an adventure! He packed his things, said goodbye to the children, and opened the door to The Magic Forest. + +When the painter arrived, he got to work! He painted beautiful stars, trees and flowers! Everyone was so amazed by his colourful paintings! Every day the painter opens his paint box and creates something new, and he has found many new friends in The Magic Forest. +One morning, a young girl with a crayon in her hand walked up to a wall. She paused and looked around, carefully considering what she wanted to write. Finally, she began to draw clumsily on the wall. + +As she continued to draw, the girl became filled with youth and energy. She laughed as she drew a sun in the sky, and she sang songs about the birds and the trees. + +The girl was so focused on her drawing that she didn't realize there were others in the room. Suddenly, she heard a voice asking her what she was doing. She quickly explained she was writing a picture on the wall. + +The man smiled and said she was very creative. He told her she could draw whatever she wanted, so she decided to draw a big castle with colorful flags. She worked hard and finished her castle, feeling very proud of her work. + +The girl said goodbye to the man and with a big smile she continued on her way. She was happy that she had written a picture on the wall. +Tom was a big strong man. He had a bright smile that made everyone around him happy. He worked hard all day and sang to the birds at night. One day he saw a billboard. It said that if he named ten of the birds before the day was done, he would get a surprise. Tom was excited! + +Tom named the birds one by one. He jumped up and down in joy when he finished. But then he noticed something strange. The birds were not singing anymore they were just looking at him. He realized that they were deaf! Tom was so sad. + +He knew he had failed his challenge. He wondered what kind of surprise he would have gotten if he had named all the birds. He realized he'll never know, and he was very disappointed. Tom had a bad ending to his challenge. +Once there was a chubby bunny. He was so happy and carefree, always bouncing around the meadow eagerly. One day he decided to go for a walk. As he passed by a river, he met a fox. The fox was kind and friendly and told the bunny that he'd love to be friends. The furry fox promised the bunny that if he waited for a bit, he'd come back with a surprise for him. + +The bunny decided to wait, excited for the fox's surprise. He waited and waited but the fox never came back. The bunny was very worried and started running around the meadow calling for his friend. He had made a promise to wait and the fox did not keep his own. + +The bunny eventually stopped running and decided to move on. But deep down, he was still waiting to hear from his friend the fox. +Once there was a little girl who needed to fill her lonely heart. She had no one to play with and wanted somebody to love. So she decided to go outside to explore nature. + +The little girl went to a nearby park and saw the trees, the birds and the flowers. She felt happy and asked the birds, "Do you have time to play with me?" + +The birds chirped in reply and flew around the little girl. She laughed and ran around, filling her heart with happiness. She gathered some of the wildflowers and held them close, filling her heart with joy. + +The little girl smiled and continued to explore, filling her heart with the beauty of nature. She saw the sun setting and knew it was time to go home. Her heart was still lonely but it was not as much as it was before. + +The little girl thanked nature for its beauty and filled her lonely heart with joy. +Once upon a time there was a young girl. She saw a pot on the ground and decided to pick it up and hug it tightly. She ran home, but when she got there her mother screamed at her. + +"How dare you bring this ugly pot into our house!" her mother yelled. + +The little girl hid behind the door, shaking with fear. She didn't know why her mother was so mad. + +"I just thought it was pretty," she whimpered. + +Her mother did not listen and threw the pot out the door. The little girl burst into tears and ran out of the house. She kept hugging the pot with all her might, hoping that it would turn into something pretty. + +But it stayed ugly, and the little girl never found her way home. She was never seen again. +Rhoda loved to hop. She hopped on the swings in the park, she hopped down the steps of the school, and she even hopped around the house. Her mom was so proud. + +One day when Rhoda was hopping, something went wrong. She felt a pain in her leg and she stoped hopping. Her mom took her to the doctor. + +The doctor was very generous and he gave her some medicine to take. But it didn't work. Rhoda still couldn't hop. + +One week later, the doctor told Rhoda's mom some bad news. He said that Rhoda couldn't hop anymore because the injury was too bad. + +Rhoda was very sad, but she was a brave girl so she accepted it. From that day on, Rhoda never hopped again. +Once there was a young boy named John. He was only three years old, but he had very big dreams. One day, he decided to go for a walk. He grabbed a stick and went out for adventure. + +John was so enthusiastic about exploring that he didn't even notice he had walked too far. He was lost and didn't know how to get home. He started to miss his family. + +Fortunately, he heard voices nearby and followed the sound. He saw a group of people who were holding hands and dancing around a fire. They invited John to join in and they even gave him a stick to use. + +John was so enthusiastic with the stick, he was soon the life of the party! Everyone was laughing, singing and dancing around the fire. + +Eventually, the lost boy was reunited with his family. John was so happy to be back and he never forgot how much fun he had with the people he met. From then on, he was always so enthusiastic to go outside and explore. +Once there was a little girl named Rose. She was very cheerful and always loving to use her imagination. One day, she decided to use her prune and make some art. + +Rose's Dad saw her doing this and said,"What are you doing Rose?" + +Rose replied with a big smile, "I'm using my prune to make a picture!" + +Dad laughed and said, "Well, that's very thoughtful and very cool. I'm sure it will be beautiful." + +Rose worked hard to make the picture, and was very cheerful when she was done. She showed her dad her masterpiece: a picture of a house with a tree and flowers. Dad was so proud of her and gave her a big hug. + +From that day on, whenever she wanted to use her imagination and get creative, she knew to use her prune. It always brought a cheerful smile on her face! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Jack. He had a toy that he really liked, but one day he couldn't find it. + +Jack started to frown because he was sad. He searched everywhere but still couldn't find his toy. Suddenly, he remembered that his mom had put an onion in the kitchen. + +Jack went to the kitchen and saw the onion on the counter. He was happy and excited, but then he frowned again. The onion smelled sour and it was not the toy he was looking for. + +He decided that it was time to find his toy. He searches for a long time and finally, miraculously, he finds his toy. He was happy again and he smiled from ear to ear. +Mum and Dad were getting ready for a special day. They had been excited for weeks and everything was ready. But there was one problem. The cupboard was empty! + +Mum said "We need milk, but the shops are closed. We must delay going". But Dad said, "It will be OK, I'll go out and find some milk". + +So Dad put on his coat and quietly opened the door. Then, he stepped outside and closed it without making a sound. It was very quiet. + +After a while, Dad came back with milk in his hands. He had found it at last! Mum said, "Thank you for finding the milk, now I can make breakfast for everyone." + +Mum and Dad's special day had been saved and nobody had to delay it any longer. Everyone was happy! +Once there were two friends - a little girl and a puppy. They were playing in a park one evening when suddenly the sky lit up with colorful firework. The little girl was so excited and she ran towards the fireworks. But the puppy was frightened and tried to separate from her. The little girl shouted, "Come on, puppy! It's so fun!" + +The puppy shook, but then courageously went closer. They both watched the firework until they could see them no more. + +The puppy was still a bit afraid but the little girl told him, "It's all right, you're safe with me." + +She hugged him tight and they enjoyed the rest of their night. The little girl and the puppy stayed together and never separate again. +Anna looked out of the window. She was curious about what she could observe. She saw a small cord stretching on the ground. It was slow moving and Anna thought it was funny. She jumped up and ran to the window to get a better look. + +Anna opened the window and leaned out. She reached her hand down to try to touch the cord. It moved quickly out of her reach. Anna giggled and tried to grab it again. This time, it moved even faster. + +Anna was getting frustrated so she asked her mother to help her. Anna's mother took her hand and explained that chasing this cord was not a good idea. She said that the cord belonged to a creature and it was harmless. She told Anna to watch it from the window instead. + +Anna followed her mother's instructions and watched the cord from the window. It was slow like a snail and Anna admired its beauty. It was mesmerizing to watch as it moved so slowly around her little garden. + +Anna was glad she was able to observe such a beautiful thing. She was happy she got to see the slow cord before it moved away. +Once there was a wild painter. He wanted to try something new, so he decided to paint a big magical house. He used all the colors of the rainbow, and he painted it with care and love. + +He saw that he had forgotten something on the wall, so he poked his finger on the canvas. Suddenly, he felt a sharp poke of pain. He had never felt a pain like this before. + +He stopped painting and looked closer. There, on the wall, he saw a tiny little mouse. It had sharp teeth and bright eyes. + +The painter ran away, and the mouse stayed there with the wild painting. The little mouse wanted someone to come and admire its work. It wanted to show the world how special it was. + +The mouse never had a chance to show anyone, but it will remain there forever, keeping its tiny secret safe. +Once there were two children who were playing in the park. One of them was called Lisa and the other one was called Scott. Lisa and Scott were very close friends. + +One day, Lisa and Scott were having fun playing together when Scott saw a seat in the park. He rubbed it with his hands. + +"That seat looks very fine", Scott said. + +The other one, Lisa, quickly replied "No, Scott, we must not rub other people's things". + +Scott thought for a minute and then he said, "Yes, Lisa, you are right. We must always respect other people's belongings". + + Lisa and Scott had learnt an important lesson that day. They always remembered to be careful with other people's things and to treat every one's belongings with respect. +One day Jack and his mom went to the park. They saw a musician playing so wonderfully. The music was so lively! Jack's mom said: +"Jack, do you want to dance?" +Jack was so happy and he started dancing around the park. He skipped, twirled and jumped around in the lively music. As he was dancing, more people started to join him, laughing and clapping to the beat of the music. + +The musician was so pleased at the sight of the people dancing, that he started to play even more lively. Jack and his mom were having a great time, dancing together and smiling all the way. Even when the music stopped, Jack and his mom kept going, until the sun began to set. + +Jack gave the musician a big hug to thank him for making the day so special. Then, Jack and his mom went home, and Jack said to mum, +"That was a great day, let's go back tomorrow and do it again!" +And so they did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was a very curious girl and she wanted to try everything. One day, when she was walking in a park, she noticed a strawberry bush. She thought strawberries looked very fine, so she decided to taste them. + +"Mama, can I taste this strawberry?" Daisy asked. + +Mama smiled and said, "Yes, you can. Go ahead and try it!" + +After Daisy tasted the strawberry, she smiled and said, "It's delicious! I can taste the sweet and juicy flavour. I want to pick more!" + +So, Daisy and Mama picked some more strawberries. They all tasted fine, and Daisy was very happy. + +When they got home, Daisy and Mama made a strawberry shortcake together. It was so yummy! Daisy couldn't wait to tell all of her friends about the delicious strawberries she had tastes. +Once there was a zebra who was very busy. He wanted to share his time with his friends, but they all said they were too busy. The zebra was so sad, he didn't know what to do. + +He then decided to help his friends out. He offered his time to help them with their chores and errands so they could have some time for themselves. His friends thought it was a great idea and thanked him for his generous offer. + +The zebra was very happy to help out his friends. Every day, he worked hard to make sure they had enough time. + +But soon the zebra realized his friends weren't sharing their time with him. He asked his friends to spend some time with him, but they just said they were too busy. The zebra was so sad and angry, he didn't know what to do. + +The poor zebra's time ended up not being shared. The only thing he could do was work hard to help the friends who never shared with him. +Once upon a time there lived two best friends called Jack and Joe. Jack had a big, hairy mustache that always tickled Joe's nose. Joe thought it was funny and would always laugh every time Jack's mustache tickled him. + +One day, Jack was eating a sweet juicy apple. Joe looked towards Jack with envy and asked, "Can I have a bite?" Jack said, "No, only I can chew this apple!" + +Joe got angry at Jack and his mustache. He thought the mustache was Jack's way of saying no. Joe felt very sad and ran away. + +Jack noticed Joe running away and felt bad. He raced after Joe and said sorry for not letting Joe have a bite of his apple. Joe also said sorry for being angry and then he smiled. + +In the end, both Jack and Joe shared the apple. From then on they ate all apples together and Joe eventually got used to Jack's hairy mustache! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Rose. Rose loved movies. One day, she decided to watch a special movie that was hidden. She found it in her house and put it in a special machine. As soon as she started to watch the movie, something weird happened! A tiny bug flew out of the machine and bit Rose on the hand. She screamed, but the bug flew away. She was scared but also excited to see the movie! After the bug flew away, Rose was brave enough to watch the movie. She enjoyed it a lot, and never had any problems watching hidden movies again. The end. +Once there was a yellow dog called Danny. Danny loved to run and play. He ran so fast that other animals could hardly keep up with him. + +One day, Danny was running in a field. He saw something very distant and curious. He wanted to learn more about it. Danny started running faster and faster. + +When he reached the distant thing, Danny found a hole. It was a round hole with a bright yellow luminescence. Danny knew he had to finish what he had begun. So he jumped in and disappeared. + +It was a magical adventure! Danny explored many places, met many creatures and solved many puzzles. After a long and wonderful journey, Danny finally finished his quest. + +When Danny came back, he was a changed pup. He was wise and sage beyond his years. Most of all, Danny was very happy and content. He often thought of his distant yellow adventure with fondness. +Josh was very proud of his plan. He had come up with a plan to make cocoa for his family. He was only three years old, but he was determined to make them special cocoa. + +Josh shared his plan with his mom. "Mom, I want to make everybody cocoa. I'll get the cups and make it really special," he said. + +His mom said, "That's a great plan, Josh! Maybe you can put a marshmallow in each cup." + +Josh was excited about his plan. He ran to the kitchen to get the cups and the cocoa. He started to measure and stir the cocoa mix and add a scoop of marshmallows to each cup. He was so proud of himself! + +When he was finished, he brought each cup of cocoa to his family. Everybody said "Yum!" and thanked Josh for making them cocoa. + +Josh was so happy that his plan turned out so well! He was proud of himself for making his family something special. +Once there was a little girl who loved to play in the sun. Every day she would take her toys outside and lay them in a big stack. They were all different colors, and so the sun would shine on them and make them really sparkle and shine. + +One day when the girl was playing, her brother came along. When he saw her toy stack, he became very jealous. He wanted to play with the toys, too. So he ran over to the stack and started to take them away from her. + +But then suddenly, a bright beam of light shined down from the sky and it made the toy stack sparkle and shimmer even more. The little girl and her brother both stopped and stared. They were so amazed and happy by the sight of their toy stack shining so brightly in the sun that they both forgot to be jealous. + +They played together until nightfall, and when it was time to go inside the little girl made sure to take special care of all the toys that were piled in the stack so beautiful in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Amy. She was only three years old, and she loved to explore. One day, a magical towel appeared! It was so special, because it could lead Amy wherever she wanted to go. + +Amy held tightly onto her magical towel. She had no idea where it could take her. That's when her mother called out from the kitchen. + +"Oh Amy," said her mom. "Why don't you go outside? Maybe your special towel can lead you somewhere fun." + +Amy was so excited! She opened the door and stepped outside. Sure enough, the towel was leading her to a park. + +Amy ran and ran, and the towel went with her every step of the way. Finally, she arrived at the park, and it was the most perfect place. + +Amy laughed and played for the whole afternoon. When she finally tired and decided to go home, the magical towel was still with her, leading the way. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy bear named Robert. Robert was very slow and could never keep up with the other animals. He always felt sad because he wasn't as fast as the others. + +One day, Robert decided to try to go faster. He worked hard and eventually he ran faster than ever before! + +Robert was very excited to show the other animals his speed. When he arrived, the other animals were amazed. + +"Wow, Robert, you're so fast!" one of the animals said. + +Robert couldn't believe his ears. "You really think I'm fast?" he asked. + +"Yes, we do!" they all said happily. + +From then on, Robert believed in himself and his speed. He was no longer clumsy and could always keep up with the others. +Once upon a time, there were two friends that lived in the universe. They were a star and a moon. They were very ordinary, but they had a very special thing that they did every day. They would wave at each other. + +The star and the moon would both wave in the morning and wave in the evening. They would even wave when it was so dark, you couldn't even see them. They would wave to each other with little glimmers of light. + +As time passed, the stars and the moon kept on waving. They never stopped! Even when it was raining or snowing, the star and the moon kept on waving. + +It was an ordinary thing for them to do, but it made them both very happy. Every time they waved to each other, they would smile, happy to be friends in the universe. +Once upon a time, there was a brother and his little sister who lived in the same house. One day, the brother noticed that the kitchen had become very messy. He said to his sister, "Let's clean the kitchen together. It will be fun!" + +The sister smiled and said, "Okay, brother!" So the brother and his sister worked together to clean the kitchen. The brother scrubbed the countertops with a sponge and his sister swept up the crumbs. + +When the kitchen was sparkling, the brother said, "Let's put the chairs back around the table." The sister grabbed a chair and picked it up. She tried to place it around the table but it was too tight to fit. The brother said, "Here, let me help you. We will put the chair in together." + +So, the brother and his sister put their hands together and they gave the chair a big push. It slid into place perfectly. The siblings smiled and hugged each other. "We cleaned the kitchen and put the chair in tight!" they said. "Great job!" + +And they both lived happily ever after. +Once there was a brave lion. He had a blue mane and he loved to roar. He went out for a walk one day and found a river. He saw a cow in the river and he wanted some fresh milk. The lion roared at the cow and the cow gave him some delicious milk. He drank it all and was very happy. + +Then he roared again and soon a big blue dragon came flying down from the top of the mountain. The lion was a bit scared, but he was also very brave. He roared at the dragon and it flew away into the sky. The lion was very proud of himself. + +He thanked the cow and then walked back home. He told his friends all about his adventure and then drank some more milk to finish the night. He was very happy and he vowed to never be afraid to roar again. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Julie who loved to cook. Every evening she would make a delicious dinner for her family. One evening, she decided to create a new sauce for the meal. + +Julie put in the ingredients and began stirring the sauce. When she tasted it, it was dull. She wanted it to be much tastier. Then she got an idea. + +Julie went to the garden and plucked some herbs from the ground. She brought them back inside and added them to the sauce. She stirred again, and this time it tasted much yummier than before. + +She served the sauce with dinner, and everyone took a spoonful. They exclaimed, “This is really delicious!†Julie was so pleased to have gained success with her sauce. Everyone enjoyed the meal, and it was all thanks to Julie’s special sauce. +Once there was a bird who loved to fly. Everyday the bird would fly around and explore the world, growing more and more curious. One day however, something strange happened; when she went to fly, her wings just wouldn't move! She tried and tried to flap her wings but nothing happened. She was so sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly a magical voice spoke to her. It told her that if she said sorry to the forest, her wings would move again. But the bird didn't understand, so the voice said it again: she had to say sorry to the forest. + +So the bird apologized to the trees, the flowers and the animals. She said sorry with all of her heart. When she finished saying sorry, her wings started to move again! She was so happy and flew around the forest singing. + +The next day a gift was waiting for the bird. It was a pair of magical wings. The bird put them on and flew away again but this time she flew higher and faster. + +The moral of the story is that saying sorry can help solve problems. When we make mistakes, it's important to apologize. Doing so can bring us a great gift. +Once upon a time there was a boy and a girl. They were very happy and played together every day. + +One day, when they were playing, the boy found something shiny in the ground. He showed it to the girl and she said that it was a magical crystal. The crystal would reveal something very special. + +The boy and the girl were excited and they used the crystal. It revealed a box of ice-cream! The boy and girl were even more excited now. + +The boy wanted to open the box but the girl said they should be helpful and share it. The boy was sad. He wanted the ice-cream all for himself. But the girl said it was wrong to want it all for himself. So the boy thought about it and agreed that it was better to be helpful and share the ice-cream. + +So the boy and girl opened the box and shared the ice-cream. In the end, the boy and girl were both happy. + +The moral of this story is that it is better to be helpful and share things with others. +Once upon a time, there was a poor man who lived in a small house. Every day he would look out of his window and see his tap, which had no water coming from it. He would worry and wish that he could have water, but he didn't know what to do. + +One day, the poor man heard a noise coming from outside. He went out and saw a magical fairy! She flew over to the tap and said "I will help you save water". The poor man was so happy and he thanked the fairy. + +The fairy waved her wand and sparkles filled the air. Suddenly the tap had water flowing from it! The poor man jumped with joy. He thanked the fairy again and they said goodbye. + +The poor man was so happy that he had water to drink. But he knew the fairy had done something so special, he wanted to save some of the water for her. Every day he would fill a big bowl with water and leave it outside his house, so the fairy would always have water when she came back. The poor man would always say thank you to the magical fairy who saved his tap with water. +Once upon a time, there was a small house with a happy family living in it. One day, the family noticed smoke coming from the kitchen. They quickly ran to the kitchen to see what was happening and found that the oven was on fire. + +The father looked closely at the fire and immediately recognized it as a danger. He called out loudly to his family, "Everybody, get out of the house now!" + +The mother, father and their three year old daughter quickly ran outside. The mother looked back guiltily at the house and realized she had forgotten something important - the family cat. + +The father quickly ran back into the house to get the cat but it was nowhere to be found. Suddenly, he heard a soft meow and he recognized it. The father quickly found the cat and ran back outside, holding the cat tightly in his arms. + +The family finally all reunited outside, safe and sound. The family hugged each other tightly and thanked the father for rescuing the cat from the house. They all decided to never forget to check the oven again. +Charlie the spider was restless. He had been living in the same old cobweb for days, and he wanted to explore the world. So one morning, he crawled out of his cozy web and looked around. Suddenly, he spotted a note on the ground. He wondered what it was and raced over to take a closer look. + +"What have we here?" said Charlie. When he read the note, Charlie was shocked! It said, "You are invited to a party tonight!" Charlie was thrilled. He had never been to a party before! + +Charlie quickly sent a text reply to the party organizer, and got ready to go. On his way, Charlie nervously wondered what kind of party he would find. + +When he arrived, he was amazed! There were balloons and sweets, music and laughter. Charlie quickly made a few new friends, and they spent the night having fun. + +Charlie had a great time at the party. He realized that the world is full of surprises, and it's always worth exploring. He went home that night feeling relieved and content. +Once there was girl called Sam. She was three years old and liked to play in the park. Every day she would take her sail and fly it in the park. One day, she saw a bald man in the park. She had never seen a bald man before. She asked him why he was bald. + +The bald man explained that he forgot to put on his hat when he went out and the sun was too hot. He said he was happy it was a sunny day because he would often go sailing. Sam thought this was a great idea and asked if she could come too. The bald man said yes, so Sam got her sail and off they went! + +They sailed around until it was time to go back to the park. Sam thanked the bald man for a wonderful day and waved goodbye. From that day on, Sam would always make sure to wear her hat when she went outside. She also looked forward to her next sailing adventure with the bald man. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Suzi. She liked to explore the big blue sky above. + +One day, Suzi saw a planet in the sky. It was round and shiny. She wanted to catch it. + +Suzi asked her mom for help. Her mom said she couldn't catch a planet because it was too far away. + +But Suzi had a plan! She would build a rocket ship and use it to go get the planet. + +Suzi worked hard to build the rocket ship. She had to be very careful and use a lot of tools. + +When the rocket ship was finished, Suzi climbed inside and blasted off into the sky. + +She flew so high and so fast that she soon reached the planet. But when she got there, she realized it was very busy. There were lots of stars, moon and planets for her to explore. + +So Suzi found a place to land her rocket ship and had a new adventure. +Three year old Sarah owned a bucket full of sand. She was so excited to play with it and show it to her friends. Every day, Sarah would go to the sandpit and fill her bucket up with the beautiful sand. Sarah was very proud of the sand she owned. + +One day, Sarah went to the sandpit and saw a rich man there. He was filling his bucket with sand and taking it away. Sarah asked the man if he could share his sand but he said no. He told her that her sand was not enough for him and he was taking it all for himself.